The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 2SDS

4shbtirto_n : Friday, February 10, 1893.

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JJ..S n as Notices. TUX Ao_U*Ußi'^ T UUARDIAN. From and after tlie 30th November, 1889 the terms oi Su^ripuou to thw journal will ho as iollows, viz :— Vf PAID IF APVANOK. Pbt Ouarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6d \ Hal^tar... 1- 6d, W poat, 18 3 6d Yew ... 34s Od, by post 37s Oil IF BOOKED. PerOoarter ... 7a (id, by post, 10s 9d „ Ss£*... 15s Od, pott, 21 9 61 Year ... 30» Od, by post, 43a Od Birth Marriago, and Death Notices, if Fnid toi at the time of insertion, 2s fid, booked, 4s each Stomps may be scut as payment GRATEPUL-COMPORTIIfGr,



f Business Notices i n ITISOH & STOCK 55 JKWKW LONDON, E.G. Publishers of CHRI6TMAS, BIRTHDAY, I WEDDING, TEXT, Ac, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Ohromos t*c. The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATrN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, A FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added



EPPS'S COCOA. *By a thorough knowledge of the natural lawi , Which govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper ties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' billa. It is by the j udicioua use of such articles of diet that a coustitution may be gradually built up until fltrong enough to resiat every tendency to disease. Jluadicds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. Wa may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properlj nourished frame."—Set article in the Civil Strvi* Qautte. - Made simply with boiling water or milk. fold iui-lb. packets by Grocer*, labelled thai** JAMES EPPS & CO., (0 BOMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, fcOXDOH. ENGLAND.' ONE box cf Clark's B 41 Pill* v wir ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pairs in the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors 3old proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houhos.



10W VITALITY Dtt CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility |~t witaine two of the principal ingre 1. dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It 'cannot be tor ghlyrecommcnded for Delica Childre Dr Churchill s Compound Syrup c HTPOriIQSrHITBS Li real Brain Fowl, and in oases | tfuscular and Nervous Exhaustion »j acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Chui chill's signature Price, Prepared orly bj Cj WANN HHEMiBI HWANN) UHEMIST, PARIS.



fjTOßthe Blood 'v* the Life. Clark's world Xj famed Blood Mixture is warranted fee cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, a.idsores of allkinds, its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 2s 9d, and 11s each by chemists and patant medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. rinOWLES' PENNYROYAL AhD J STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so prova lent with the sex. Boxes Is Hd to 2s 9d of all 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 T£ EATING'S POWDER, |r EATING'S POWDER, T/ EATING'S POWDER, 17" EATING'S POWDER, 1£ EATING'S POWDFR, If EATING'S POWDER,



GRIZA PERFOHERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, x c grand's special products JLj ■•. — .. '. ■ Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr O. ReveU. The best soap for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). ' Sivon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per famed for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, S calces. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, | .rose tea, white heliotrope and white riolet. , Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to tho skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline —Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted forl adias' toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs ot Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water, de ■ Cologne - Oriza — The high-life 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 Oriza - efc - 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 preventing it from falling off. Oriza-Lacle (Oriza Milk)—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. Oreme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) —For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety \ softness o* youth. I Or zaline-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, anc* bottle ;or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Orizalncoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-Oriz) Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the fk w«t



(BUGS, FLEAS, KILLS MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. TT AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, TJ ARM LESS TO ANIMALS, TJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, rj ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but is unrivalled in destroying FLEAS, BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS IN FURS, and every other species of insect. Sportsmen 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. KJEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A I'PRRLV VEGETABLE SWBEXMBAT, both In appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD worms. It is a perfectly safe and mild pre paration; and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in tins, by all Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London.



AUMinni "Ears Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and fu instructions re lating to a mr, mm ami certain pVlffnV Combined with simple method AllMliUl of treatment, recommended by a leading qualified medical man—a Specialist In these cases, and used by him for many years with great success. Advice and Instructions FORWARDED FREE to anyone sending full particulars of case, symptoms, etc., and enclosing stamp for reply. All communications strictly confidentia "Htjmanitas, G.P.0., Melbourne



BLANCARDS lODINE OP IRON pT T T C APPROVED by the Academy of Medicine of Paris, are especially . ecommended W *he Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the early stages of Consumption; Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic [ourse. Nor.c genuine unleßS signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through oat the Colonies _____^ ITIOB COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, JJ Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill 1 Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne, KAY'S Compound, ademulcen*expec tcrMifc, for cougha, colds and chest complaints. ~T~r AY'S Compound, for Coughs XSI. Colds, is equ*ily serviceable Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific inft earalgis Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. fl- LNUM CATHARTICUM PILLS J.-> digestive , corrective, and agreeably /SOAGULINE.— Cement for broken Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England



THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARP LEAF IS of an easy employ, clean, takes little space, is ready for immediate use and acts promptly. Everybody should always have »t 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 * its. Prepared with choice Mustard Fowdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and abtivity. Directions for use accompany each napism. PARIS: P. Meuiey, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and from Messrs Feltost, Grimwade, & Co., Melbourne. Australian Dreg Company, Ltd i Sydney,



VENABLES, Hlf*H-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. Al'. parts, boch Internal and External, Bpecially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. €. VENABLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road liliucton London.



j Business Notices New Zealand Insarance Company. B8TABLI8H"ilb O' 1.. .„ 185 9 capital^o'nF million. THE PHIiIMIEB AND WEALTHIEbi 1 COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY 1 FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TURRjiNT KATES Miles & co., AGENTS



DEATH TO PARASITES ! i SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. fluid ijvpxrnsl POWDER< (NON-POISONOUS.) !,^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^™ | (POISONOUS.) IT««d and rvcommfndud b.r Flock. Vmt>a and r«>romm«iidrd i»t- Flock. W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. C. Ombell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 JV. O. Rutherford, Amuri ... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Ocajjo ... 30,000 G. W, Mcßae, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and New Zesl&nd In- A . Symons, Marlborough ... 45,000 vestment Company, Sourh- F. H. Richmond, Marlborough 13,000 land 17,000 I A»d by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock <in New Zealand, and many millions Owners, hroughout the world. w«w»y intrndncrd. J?riee-(ir. casks) S» 6d per I»rioe-(m kegs) SOs per cwt. Gallon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. inn nn -j i inns* it ti- Another well-known Powder Dip costs ha 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dip. aa much again. Compare the prices Chief Agfowts—BLACKBURNE & 30 , Christchureh. district AGE^Ts-Miles and Co., Abhburton and Eakaia.



IMPORTANT. CARPET DEPARTMENT. CXfE HAVE PURCHASED FOR PROMPT NET CASH A WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN 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 prioo 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, tpecial price 2s 6d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 3s 9d, special price 2s lid per yard 1Q« LAMES' EN TOUT CAS SUNSHADES- Usual Prices 9d lid, 13 6d, 16s 6d Special Prices 6s lid, 8s lid, 9s lid NEW SEASON'S DBESS MATERIALS, PRINTS GINGHAMS, MANTLES, MILLINERY, STRAW HATS, FLOWERS, &a, Now Offered at about Half-Price. SEE .WINDOWS, SHOW ROOMS AND BARGAIN TABLES, W. Strange and Go.



IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK YOUR GROCER FOR NELSONS iFCbIIOATE^i COLXUtSUSERMEOALS ■■■ W_R-~~-■ ■_■ I CELEBRATEDfcTHE BEST j*.«.^7«(&r PURE INDIAN CHIKIAiKCEYEON TEAS PROCURABLE



BINDING TWINE. ~YTr BARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY I)O\i(;HY'S TWIME AT LOWEST CUftRKNT FBinm IN LARGtf OR SMALL LOTS] —:ALSO:— M A V II I H[ X o I I, m AND OTHER HARVEST REQUISITES. 'WOOL WOOL WOOL , LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made on all Clips onsignod to us for Sale locally, or for shipment to our London House. WOOLPACKS, TWINF., etc., supplied promptly at Lowest Prices. Our Stores are well lighted and commodious ; specially adapted for the 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 caiefully protected. . MILES & CO.. Ashburton and Eakaia



Wool. Wool. Wool. DAVID THOMAS MAKING CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, FBEE OF COMMISSION. PERIODICAL SALES HELD THROUGHOUr THE SEASON, THE FIRST BEINQ EARLY IN DECEMBER. A LL WOOL placed in my hands for Sale will receive every can and «/L 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, & Clover Seeds. MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has just arrived per 8,3. "Matauta,' from the Celebrated Seedhcuse of ._ ' MESSRS EURST AND SON, LONDON, AND I AM PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST RATES, compatible with good quality] MANURES ARTIFICIAL AND [CHEMICAL. 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 SUPEBPHOSPHATE, BOXE DUST, OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY SUPERPHOSPHATE—£S 15s per ton on trucks at Belfast D. THOMAS, sous agent for; ashburtos



Busir otfce?. , THE KONGO PAI TKNEI Kfci j KOUTOL KAIOA j dfacbeaiTiitewttrrff I NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. ~ EW CUBE BOft CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA .*" NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS. Prepared trom the Mountain aad forest Plants of KewZMfand) In Asthma the New Can has proved ftstl to be He^ttdShoiikUrJAboT.T All Other Remote** OIHB KKW CURB*isthe only Speetfc X yet discovered for Diphtheria; In Croup the NEW CURE has no rival It saves emetics, lighting 6res, hot batbs, and all the attendant worry incidental of ■ the arrival of the Midnight Monster. *•" -.-■>■-- In typhoid Fever the NEW CORE disinfects, soothes and gives refreshing sleep, . ■ . f The NEW CURITia the only true Lung Diuinfectaiit In no instance has a death occurred from di|>th<»ria when the •« New Core has been freely used from the first outset of the dUeHM, and so great are its pro tective {lowers. th»t the complaint has never be«n known to spread to other members of the family. The New Cure, * 8d; Orindelia Robust Cnzar Asthma To!«oco, 2s 6d JOB PRINTING. POSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads, X Prcßrammes, Memorandum Forms. Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards. In vitation Cards, Order Blccks, Threshina Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. THT? ASIIBI'HM PUOISniYG CO LIMITED, Hi^!nf? 4. RIIPf'Jy vf Superior Jobbing Tyw t ¥atKy Cards, audSpecial Lines of Paper, can execute every description o f Printing on the* shortest notice, in the best style, and at reasonable rates PUBLIC MOTIGIL. IHE Office of the Ashburton Publishing ' Conipany, Limited, WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p,m. for dinner hour in ccmplisaee with the Factories Act. - , ASHBURTON IrUBLISHINO CO. FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Riob ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Crated Waters Been, - Ales Cider Champagne Ac ABTILLI9* LaITX LoVnOK W. J. BUSH AND CO T\ISTILLEK» «nd IMFCBTEB& ; L^KNTIAL OILS k PRUII ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Oommercisl QuaJitiea. Family Dairy Churns, Factory Chutnr Factory Butter Workers, Family ' Butter Workers, Batter Pack tges Print Butter Car riers, German DaAry Paper And everything needed in % ujmpiete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANOHARD'S SONS* Concord, N.H., U.S A Established 1818 HERCULES MAKING POWDEIi , TS THE BEST Those who ht're not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it Makes splendi« Cakw, Scones, Pastry, Sa. f rpUANSPAttKNT BLOCK ICIT JL MAKING MACHINERY. l ESTABLISHED ' "pORTERBLANOHAR concord, n;h. uaa; ; Manufaoxubus of akd Dfiuu ALL KIHDfI OV ' Oairv Goods RFBCIALTITY^ !.



I * hJusiru;3h rotioos. , | . . _ I ASHBOIITON PERMANENT BUILD • ING ANDINVESTMENT SOCIET*. Opptcb.%: Tancku) Street, Ashbttktox rpo Encourage th« string of soul! sums X the Society will tak* T MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, In ter-'st 5 per cent ou the following ouudi: tions :— Sums of One Pound and tpwarct. received on Deposit, ana* Interest will be allowed on every ooihplete Pound deposited, to be rcokoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall have been deposited, up fo the day on when the money shall be' withdrawn, A Depositor may withdraw the wholt or pari of the sum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except wheu dosing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent " «" . ' . ■ :• - " for longer ponods at €  For particulan apply EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. ITXOEISIOR SHOEING FORGE Hi and COAOH FACTORY. John Pagr<*t, Juor, PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and efficiently performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address - BUPNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and ne±t Mail , Office. PRIZE MBDAL COD LIVER OIL. HAOE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS 11 PritJß "~" * . TASTELESS DTOESTH?LF WAN HOUTBN'S PURE SOLUBLE OOOOA Best and Goes Farthest. tt is the Original. All other* are Troitationr. PHILADELPHIA, 187 H. BAUTHAWA V's Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS 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 CORK EXTRACTOR Pronounced the best Mechaukal Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and k moves it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitition ct earbo* lated or other beverage*, and allows the ■ ediment to remain undisturbed in the oottle Designed tot che use of hotels, rwta v t »ants saloons, clubs and 'tmilves. Orna ! mental in appearanae and full nicke phted. Special terms to pbbers. If «nufactured by the THB WALKER TOOL OO'fPANY VENUS SOAR Saves Rubbing ft Never Fails if Directions are followed Save. Money, Labor, and Time. Putt! an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. *■ Purifies and Sweetens Everything, j Can be used in the ordinary way for Household Purpose 0 ■■ Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince yov TOE MAKING AND REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression . Anhydrous Ammonia!) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chfllfnt Establishments, and all Icemakin? anfi Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, Ac for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s Merapi, for making Ice and pre serving Passengers' Provisions i)ry Air Refrigerators on Lightfoofe System 1000' Machines Ordered and Supplied to the end cf 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company [ jiiniitedl Mowing Director : MRJC.fi, LIGHT! . Foor,o.ir