The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xiv. no. 2887

18HBTJRTO1N: Wedne&day, February 1, 1893.

PRICE: OjN tE PENNY



fctusin&ss iNotlces. j THE ASHBURTOST • GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1889 the terms of Subscription to thu journal will be as follows, viz :— It PAID IK ADVANOK. Per Quarter .- 6« fid, by post, 9s 6d \ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 8d I Year .« 24a Od, by post 37a Od IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7« 6d, by post, 10s 9d  Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 21s 8d , Year ... 30a Od, by post, 43a Od Birth Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid tat at the time of insertion, 2s 6d, if booked, 4r each. Stamps may be nent as payment • /QRATIFT7L—OOMFORTnfOK EPPS'S COCOA.



j Business Notices TLTTSOH & STOCK 55 Jkwkn Strikt, London, E.G. Publisners of OHRI6TMAS, BIRTHDAY, i WEDDING, TEXT, Ac, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromos etc. The original Publishers of I The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, * FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added



.BBBAKFAST. _. *By * thorough knowledge of the natural h«i WmengoTtnt the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of tho fine propor «es of well-selected cocoa, Mi. Epps has provided ear bnakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured uyaraffl which maj gayo us many heavy doctor*• bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may bo gradually buildup until •trongenoaEhto nsist eTery tondency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating aronnd us - ready to attack wherever thero is a weak point. We nay escape many a fatal shaft by keeping oorwlTes well fortified with pan blood and a properli •mrisbed franw."—Sea article la tlw Oitnistrvm Madt simply with bolting water or milk, ioldini-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled thus* \ JAMES EPPS & CO., « BOMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTS* IA)NDON. ENGLAm j



LOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chrotii Cough and General Debility Xt mtaine two of the principal ingre, clients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Vhosphonis and Lime. It cannot be tor gh ly recommended for Delica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOBPHITEB ij-real Brain Foed, and in eases ofuscular and Nervous Exhaustion *t acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Churchill's signature Prioe, Prepared or.ly by QWANN fl HEM IST O WANN) VHBMIBT, PARIS.



f\RE box of Clark's B 41Pilla ia war^ \J ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in tho back. Guaranteed free, from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors Sold proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Hounes. T7X>R the Blood is the LifeTciark's world JD famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, aadsores of allkinds, its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 2s 94, and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors: The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. rfTOWLES' PENNYROYAL ASD J. STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is J£d to 2s 9d of £ll Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions



ORIZ4 FERFUURI 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS ±J Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr O. Revell. The best soap for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Sivon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per ; fumed for the toilet and baths. , Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra ; fine, in boxes, 8 calces. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. ; Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, .rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet, Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for 1 adies'toilets. Orlza-Scotch-Laverider— Sprigs of Scotch lavender flowers; a rich tonVt water, de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-Ufa toilet water Oriza-Water—Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. Gouttes • Oriza - Dentifrice —An extract for preserving he teeth and gums in -. good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel. Ess Orbsa -et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkerch c without staining. Oriza-Oil—Variously perfumed; for ren dering the hair soft and brilliant, and t- preventing it from falling off. Oriza-Lacte (Oriza Milk)—-An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios)—For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness o* youth. Or saline-Colotante (the best hair dye)— , For instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade and with no danger to health. boxes, each with brushes comb, pro ctus, and bottle; or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Orizalncoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. as-Oriza Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the Hewn*



TT EATING'S POWDER, ■tr EATING'S POWDER, "IT EATING'S POWDER, \T EATING'S POWDER, XV |£ EATING'S POWDPR, \T EATING'S POWDER, fBUGS, FLEAS, &ILLS 4 MOTHS, BEETLES, VI AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TJ AIMLESS TO ANIMALS, TJ ARTLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but is unrivalled in destroying FLEAS, ] BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS IN PL TRS, and every other species of insect. Sportvmen will find this invalu able for destroying fleas in the dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs. The Public are Cautioned that packages of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold in Tins only. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. APtTBBLT VEGETABLE SWEEXMRAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only u-wtain remedy for intebtinal or thread w , \BMB. It is a perfectly safe and mild pre oar %tion; and is especially adapted for Fin. Iten. Sold in tins, by all Druggists, pjopj ietor, THOMAS KEATING, Xondon.



All WHO SUFFER W3: Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should , send for Advice, and fa instructions re lating to a SAFE, SIMPLE AND CERTAIN PPUTDV Combined with simple method Ulilulilil of treatment, recommended by a leading qualified medical man—a Specialist !n these' cases, and used by him for many years with great success. Advice axd Instructions FOBWARDED FREE to anyone sending full particulars of case, symptoms, etc., and enclosing stamp for reply. All communications strictly oonfidentia "Humanitas, G.P.0., Melbourne



BLA.NCARDS lOD WE OF IRON DT T T g APPROA 7ED by the Academy of Medicine of Pairis, are especially .ecommended by »he Medial Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (T amors, King's Evil, etc.), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic [ourse. No».e genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Pans. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through put the Colonies < _^ TTK)R COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, JJ Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill 1 Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY' J* Compound, a demulcent expec torant, for coughs, colds and chest complaints. T7*AY'S Compound, for Coughs jSI. Colds, is equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. TT AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inNeuralgis \\^ Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine CATHARTICUM PILLS JLj digestive, corrective, and agreeably .Aperient. /^IOAGULINE,— Cement for broken \_J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England



TEE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARD LEAF IS of an easy employ, clean, takes little j space, is ready for immediate use and acts promptly. , Everybody should always have at hand a few Mustard Leaves, for they are known to prevent a great number of in dispositions. The Sinapism is employed with success in cases of Neuralgia, Diseases of the Throat, Palpitations of the Heart, Convulsions, Lumbago, Bheumatism, Congestions, Paralysis, and Apoplectic Cits. Prepared with choice Mustard Powdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all tht qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. PARIS: P. Mbuley, 136 Rue Sfc-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and from Messrs Fboton, Gbimwade, &C 6.. Melbourne. . ACBTRALIAN DltoG COMPANY, I/TD , . Sydney,



VENABLES, ' HIOH-OLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. JLll parts, booh Internal and External, .specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. d VENABLES & CO. |87 awl 189 Essex Road Islington London,



. I Business Notices New Zealand Insurance Company. EBTA BL I S h"e~D° . .„ 18 59 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THBPREMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL ; COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ao., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TTTrrknT RATES MILES & CO., AGENTS c DEATH TO PARASITES ! ! . SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED.



FLUID IHPPniaf) POWDERr DIP. JUlßlHyil 1>IP: (NON-POISONOUS.) I^^^^^nnKUKm^H^m\ (POISONOUS.) rMailrMommrn^dhT Mock. Vi« 4 and rtmiiiMNdM ky. Flock. W. Gbrard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. C. Obbell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapo* Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 vV. O. Rutherford, Amuri... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Ocas?o ... 30,000 0. W. Mcßae, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In- A. Symons, Marlborough ... 45,000 vestment Company, South- F. H. Richmond, Marlborough 13,000 land 17,000 A»d by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock in New Zealand, and many millions Owners, i hroughont the world. Wwwfy Introduced. l?jrico—(ir. casks) 5m 6d per Price—(in kegs) sOs per ewi Grallon. 1 Gwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. i fi«fo» jw w*m ioo can™ Dip. JSJZgXSgE&r* ■" Chief Agentm— BLACKBURNE & 30, Christchurch. distbict AGENTS-Mdles and Co., Ashburton and Kakaia.



IMPORTANT. CARPET DEPARTMENT. CITE HAVE PURCHASED FOR PROMPT NET CASH A , WHOLESALE WABEHOTTSiSMAN S Stock of Tapestry Carpets On exceptionally favourable terms, And will OFFER SAME, together with our own STOCK of TAPESTRY CARPETS, FOR SALE TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS, AT SPECIAL PRICES, as follows:- Tapestry Carpets, usual price Is 9d, special price Is 3d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price Is lid, special price Is 6d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 2s 9d, special price Is lid per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 2slid, special price 2s 3d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 3s 3d, special price 2s 6d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 3s 9d, special price 2s lid per yard IO« LADIES' EN TOUT CAS StJKSHADES— Usual Prices 9s lid, 13 6d, 16s 6d Special Prices 6s lid, 8s lid, 9s lid NEW SEASON'S DRESS MATERIALS, PRINTS GINGHAMS, MANTLES, MILLINERY, STRAW HATS, FLOWERS, &c, Now Offered at about Half' Price. % ' ■ • ./ SEECWINDOWS, SHOW ROOMS AND BARGAIN TABLES, ■:i y ■ . . W. Strange and Co.



IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK .YOUR GROCER FOR NELSONS i^ubMOATE&' c" PURE INDIAN CHINA & CEYLON TEAS PROCURABLE



BENDING TWINE. TTTE ARE PREPARED TO JSJJJP PL V AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES IN LARGE QR SM*LL LQTSJ •' " ' ; '''— :ALSO:— -' :"■: ' , n a c n i ]ir so i • Jm h : . AND OTHER. HARVEST REQUISITES. WOOL WOOL WOOL THE NEXT SALE WILL BE HELD ON JANUABY 23 tIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made on all Clips consigned to us for Sale locally, or for shipment to our London House. . WOOLPACKS, TWINE, etc., supplied promptly at Lowest Prices. w!™ C or os are well h Shted and commodious ,- specially adapted for fche Display of WOOL, and are connected with Railway Siding. ' Account Sales are promptly rendered. All Lots will be valued by an Expert prior to Sale, and Vendors interests carefully protected. ' • . MILES & CO.. Ashburton and Rakaia,



Wool. Wool. Wool. . DAVID THOMAS IS MAKING CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, FEEE OF COMMISSION. — 0 PERIODICAL SALES HELD THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, THE FIRST BEING EARLY IN DECEMBER. ALL WOOL placed in my hands for Sale will receive every care and attention. My Stores and the Arcade are unsurpassed for the display of all lots, both being especially built for the purpose. Any wool not sold will be delivered into the trucks, absolutely without charge to the vendor. DAVID THOMAS, Stock and Station Agent, ASHBURTON.



Turnip, Rape, & Cloyer Seeds. MT SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has just arrived pers.s. "Matanfca, 1 from the Celebrated Seedhguso of MESSRS HURST AND SON, LONDON, AND I AM PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST RATES, compatible with good quality] i ■ MANUBES ARTIFICIAL AND ECHEMICAL IS I have been appointed Sole Agent for Ashburton for .the NEW ZEALAND PROVISION AND PRODUCE COMPANY'S MANURES, • I shall be pleased to receive Orders for SUPERPHOSPHATE, BONE DUST, j OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY /',-..". ■ _______ SUPERPHOSPHATE—£S 15a per ton on trucks ab Belfast o " D. THOMAS, y , : ■■'■ ■■; ■. ■. : ■• I SOIiT? AGENT FOR; ASHJBUKTON



Busir'^3 l- otice?. THK KONGO Pal TENEI Khi KOUTOU KATOA Iff acbean Hicwurl'9 NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. EW CUBE EOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA 1 NEW OURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHTPrs. Prepared trow ths and foresi Plants of New Zealand} In Asthma the/New Cure has proved itsel to be Read and Shoulder* Above AUOoher Remedies', rpHK NEW;<JtM fa-iM WS Speoifc • 1 yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NSW CURE has no rival. It saves emetics, Mghtins fires, hot bathe, and all the attendant worry incidental of the arrival of the Midnii?hV Monster. In typhoid Fever the NEW C(jkl». disinfeccs, soothe* and javes refreshing sleep. . , The NEW CtTßjTis the only tru« Lunft Disinfectant In no iiißlanoe lms a de^th occurred from dipthf^ria whsh tlie'*«,NeF Cure Ikvs been freely used from the .first outset of the disease, and «o streat" are its pro tective powers, that the complaint has never been known ro spread to other members of the family. The New Cure, 3s Ai ; Grindelisi RobusK Cicar Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d * J. T. IORB) & QO. V] TSW ZEALAND WOOL*PORES. U\ QLate R, Wilkin and Co.), 154, J[JSEKFOP.J» StKKRT, CHRISTCBTAtm. AUCTIONEERS AN.l> COMMISSION AGENTS For the Sale of Stock, Wool, Skins, Hides, Grain, or other Produce. LAND and STATIONS valued and sold either l>y Auction or Private Treaty. ' Will attend Addi^ton Market weekly Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. ' , Kirwee and Darfieid monthly " CLEARING S>LT<;S ih Towri'^r Country Will receive prompt attention. MR ROBERP JEFF will attetd to the Receiving and Delivery of Stock en trusted co us for S*U at thei-Ashburton and Tinwald Yards. Postal Address— ROBERT JRPP, Tihwald. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer., JOB PRfflTIMa -i "DOSTERS, Dodders, BiUheads, X Prc^rammes., Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In- : vitation Cards, Order Blccks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds.



Business Notices. ASHBURTON PERMANENI BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offices : Tancred Strbbt, Ashbcrtox fTX) Encourage the saving of small sums _L the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, In-1 tersst 5 per cent on the following condi tions :— Sums of One Pound and upwarcs received on Deposit, and Interest will h* allowed on. ©very complete Puunu deposited, to be reckoned from tho d<»y on which a complete Pound shall have been deposited, up to the day on when the money shall be withdrawn, A Depositor may withdraw the whole or part of the sum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except when okwinsr the aocount. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent for longer periods at 6  For particular* Apply EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. : TTXCELSIOft SHOEING FORGE iJJ ■ ■ AND COACH FAOTORV. John Pagref. Junr, PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and efficiently performed.' Coach Paintinsr and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail , Office. JENSEN'S COD LIVER OIL. • MaOE OttLY FROM TUB FRESHEST IJVERS PUKJ2 TASTELESS DTOESTIBLF



TT AN HOUTE N'S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest It is the Original,, All others are ImitationF. PHILADELPHIA, 1876. HAUTHAWA V'S Reliablo PEERLESS GLOSS x A NECESSITY in every family. It blacks and polishes Ladies' and children's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and satchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction Is conceded to be " The Standard " Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTOR Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls th« Cork the easiest I and n moves it quickest : from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agit*tion cf carbo lated or other beverages, and allows the 1 ediment to remaiv undisturbed in the oottle Designed io* che use of hotels, rssta v -ante saloons, clubs and 'imilies. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke Ehted. Special terms bo jobbers. UaufMtuiod by the THE WALKER TOOI< COMPANY



VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are tollowed Sare* Money, Labor, and Time. Puts an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be used in the ordinary way for Household Purpose Outshines all othor Soap One trial is sufficient to convince you "TOE MAKING 4JTB REFRIGERATION



THK i IMM POBilSiefi CO LIMITED, Having t supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on the shortest notice, In the best style, and ; at reasonable rateo. FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, „,"'. For producing a Head of Oreamy Rick ness upon all kindi of Syrupt, ' Crated Water* Beer*, Ales Cider Champagne ■ ■ *^ -■- v v '" ■ 4- -*, i j t M ■ Asnujritv Lakh Lovnoir W. J. BUSH AND CO TvISTILLEKS *nd IMFCBTEBB or ESSENTIAL OILS k FRUII ESSENCES . SOLUBLE. ESSENCES For Aerated Water Mahnfacturen'J Extra Super Lemon, which U double the Strength of Ordinary Conamercisl : Qualities. i •' ■ .T Family Dairy Churns) 1 Factory Che mr, Factory Butter 'WorKers,; Family Butter Workers,. Butter Pack; Print Butter Car- , ; riera, German Dairy  "j Paper y v " ■;■■ And everything needed }a % complete ■< Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Frioes. ■-': TORTER BLANOHARD'S 80K8 OoNooBD, JSr.E,U.BA; . : :;■ Sitobiished 1811 i . i i. ' ■-. -■-.■'■



On tha Lincle System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia J For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling Ejfcabliahmenfcs, and all Icemakinp art Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, 3te for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.e Merapi, for making Ice and pre serving Passengers' Provisions " i)ry Air Refrigerators on Lightfoot System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied^l to the end of 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company jjiraited4 Mttnpiug Direct cr : MR. T, JB, LIGHT! , FOOT, 0.8,