The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 864

AsHBTJRTOiN: Wednesday, January 4, 1898.

PRICE: ONE PENNY



fc3usin( ss Notices- THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1885 the terms of Subscription to this- journal will be as follows, viz :— If PAID IN ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6a 6d, by post, 9s 6 , « Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d ' Year . 24s Od, by post 37b Od IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7a 6d, by post, 10s 9d Half-year... 15s Od, by po&t, 2la 6d " Year ... 30a Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if or u.b ii) y. uj >: n; sc.-.ioi, ii b * bkel, is u':i 3*» «J* «*/ <r>i <BQfc 7<SltAi?terPL-^COMFORTIIft3i EPPS'SCOCOII >BBbaz:past. "By a, thorough knowledge of the natural law* j wmcn govern to« operations of digestion andnutrl- I tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper* I ties erf wdl-sfileeted cocoa, Mr. Epps hag provided oat breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured I Kyff? f^^ m *y,save us many heavy doctor* I mils. Itubythejadiciouauseofsuoharttolesofdiet I that a constitution may be gradually built up until I strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. I Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us I ready to attack wherever there is a weakpoint. W« I may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselvea I Well fortifiod with pure blood and a properly I nourished frame."—See article in the Civil Snvio* f Qasette, I Made simply with boiling wafer or milk. foldin J-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled thugft* I JAMES EPPS & CO., EOMCEOFATHIC CHEMISTSi LONDON, ENGLAND. 4* Though imitated by many surpassed by I none I * LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANOE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway St» "non) I DUNEDIN MRS SILK, PROPRIETRESS ! THIS very popular Establishment con- I tinues to afford very superior accom-» I modation to touruts and others who desire I the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with I Very Moderate Charges. I ljU>R the Blood he Life. CTaric's world 1 JiJ famed Blood Mixture is warranted to I cleanse the blood from all imparities, from 1 whatever cause arising. For scrofula, I jscurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, I ad sores of all kinds its effects are marvel- I jous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold I in bottles 2s 9d, and 11s each by chemists I and patant medicine vendors everywhere, f Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid-1 j»nd Counties Drug Co, Lincoln England. I rriOWLES' PENNYROYAL AND X STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re leve the distressing symptons so preva r nfc with the sex. Boxes Is I|dto 2s 9d. of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN ad MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG JO,, Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all he Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita iona -mj ' ONE box ci' Clark's 8.44 Pills is war ranted to cure all discharges , torn the urinary organs in either sex acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in fche back. Guaranteed free from j»ercury, Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors 30l proprietors, The Linceln and Midland bounties Drug Co., Lincoln, England JTor sale by the wholesale Houses. T/- EATING'S POWDER, T r EATING'S POWDER, \r EATING'S POWDER, I XV ■XT EATING'S POWDER, IV | TZ EATING'S POWDFR, j ■TT EATING'S POWDER, (BUGS, FLEAS, AJOTHS, BEETLES, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, rl TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, |_T ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, ITJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS 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. SoM in Tins only. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS.- KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PUREMT VEGETABLE SWEEXMEAT, both in appearance aitf tasfcf> .furnishing a most agreeable method o/ administering the only certain remedy for in-^stinal or thread worms. It is a perfectly aije ana mild pre paration; and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in tins, by all Druggfets. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London. BLANCaRD~S lODINE OF IRON DIT T Q J. i '■ jl#.'"v? 4 PPROVED by the Academy of hi cdicire J\ of Paris, are especially . eco» upended by fho 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. Nore genuine- unless signed ' BlfWicard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. $old by Druggists and Chemists through ut Colonies _^ FOITcOUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis. Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, &c. * T7"AY'$ Compound Essence of Lin, JOs. seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill Tolu, etc* with Chlorodyne. KAT& Compound, a demulcenfexpec- , tor&nb, for coughs, colds and chest complaints. KAY'S Compound, for Coughs Colda, is equ&liy serviceable Horses and Cattle. XT' AY'S Tic Pills, a Bpecilic in IS c uralgis |\ Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine "Iron, etc. LiNUM CATHARTICUM PILLS i digestivej corrective, and agreeably aperient. /^OAGULINE,— Cement for broken kl^ articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, I Stockport, England >



j Business Notice s3 CHRISTMAS, 1802. V BW GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE SE.vfON. New Fruits, New Teas, New Nuts, New Perserved Gingers. New Prunes. A. WELL ASSORTED STOCK OP Glass, China, and Earthenware, Hollow ware, Brushware and Light Ironmongery. FIRST SHOP IN TANCRED STREET. t H. M. CARSON. IAWfcENCii ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS. (By S?eciax. Appointment to His EX CELLENCY THE GOVEHNOR.) "DEG to announce to their Friends and the Public that the following REDUC TIONS are made till Christmas CABINETS L2sperdoz, CARTES DE VISITE 7s 6a „ „ Or a LA.RGE PHOTOGRAPH pre sented with ado c cabinets for 15s. , 10 10W VITALITY DR CHURCHILL S , Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility Jt Hitains two of the principal iugre . dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Fhosphorus and Lime. It cannot be tor ghly recommended for Delica Childre Dr Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOEHOBPHITES is real Brain Food, and in cases vtuscular and Nervous Exhaustion *: joquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Chuibhill's signature Price, Prepared orly by SWANN f~\ HEMISI WANNS ijHEMIST, PARIS. OSIZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr O. Revell. The best soap i for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. i Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, 6 calces. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white yiolet. 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! adies' toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavemler— Sprigs ot Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water. j de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water Oriza-Water--Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. Goufctes - Oriza - Dentifrice —■ An extract for preserving the 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 -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 preventing it from falling off. Oriza-Laele (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 zaline-Oolottvnte (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, am' bottle ;or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Violate of the very most exquisite perfume, quifcp a nosegay of violets. ss-O*"iz% Suave white iotrope Bou quefc of the flc wet Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and fu instructions re lating to a SAW, SIMPLE All) JEBTAH jjT|ljiril|Y Combined with simple method [jjJljfjfjlJl of treatment, recommended by a leading qualified medical man—a Specialist In these cases, and used by him for many years with groat success. Advice and Instructions FOBWARDED FREE to anyone sending full particulars of case, ( symptoms, etc., and enclosing stamp for reply. All communications strictly confidential "HuMANITAS, I l G.P.0., Melbourne \ 1 | FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, iErated Waters Beers, Ales Cider Champagne &c. Artolirv Lanb London



. I Business Notices New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABLIShTi> O:~. w 1859 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION, THE PBEMIEB AND~WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, I NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES MILES & CO., .______„ _ ; _A?5NTS^^r DEATH TO PARASITES 1 j SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. FLUID ||KBSSBB|POWDER lM r isiwPH^Ml i>ip: (NON-POISONOUS.) liMMMMMI (POISONOUS.) U««d and r«c«mm«nrted I». T Flock. Ha.,! and r«comnß«Bd*d l»y- Flock. W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. C. ()ebell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20 000 •V. O. Ruthbkford, Amuri ... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Oeago ... 30,000 <J. W, Mcßae, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In- A. Symons, Marlborough ... 45,000 vestment Company, South- P. H. Richmond, Marlborough 13,000 land ... 17,000 • Asr d by W"ers of over 5,000,000 sheep And by many 'other" well-known Flock m New Zealand, and many millions Owners. fhroughoat the world. ar«w!y intro<inc«d. JPrice—(in casks) £5s 6d jyetr Price— (in kegs) sOs per cvrt. Oallon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip, , 1 Gallon Fluid m ake, 100 Gallons Dip. *%2°ZS!!^Sg£&?* *" Chief Agents— BLACKBURNE & 30 , Christchurch. distbict AGENTs-Miles and Co., A&hburton and Eakaia^:^ 1 -i . __-_-___. _, ■_  _... _ • . ! IMPORTANT. i : ' CARPET DEPABTMENT. ryE HAVE PURCHASED FOR PROMPT NET O\SH A WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN'S Stock of Tapestry Carpets Un exceptionally favourable terms, . I I 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, Uvsual price 3s 3d, bpecial price 2s 6d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 3s 9d, special price 2s lid per yard «OK LADIES' EN TOUT CAS SUESHiJDES— Usual Prices 9a lid, 13 6d, 16a 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. SEE WINDOWS, SUOW ROOMS AND BARGAIN TABLES. ___________ "W. Strange and Co. i



IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK YOUR GROCER FOR QOLD&SILVERMEDALS HWB: VM^^k I Hi &&*&/**£* CELEBRATEDfcTHE BKSTi sk */&#*%* PURE INDIAN CHINA&XEYLON TEAS 1 PROCURABLE FURTHER EEDUOTIOJSTS FOR JPOR CHKISTMAB AND NEWj YEAR. JJIRENCH All Wool Delaines, choice patterns, Is per yard ; warejl ß j6d Fancy Dress Twee is, 24 iaohes wide, at «d per yard Floral Flannelletfce, suitaKe for Dressing Gowns, Is , WMi U 6d per yard Shot Silk Sunshades afc 3 3 6d, 4s 9d, 5 3 61 ; former price 7s, 9, 6d, 12a BdJ ladies' Umbrellas, all reduced, from Is 6d upwards 15 Dozen Ladies' Fancy Aprons Is, worth 3s 6d Colored Silk Ribbons 4d and 6d ; were lOd and Is Cream and White Guipnre Lace, very fashionable-reduced to 6d per'yard Special Bargains IN . MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, r 3 RE-BUILDING SALE- Wool. Wool. Wool. DAVID THOMAS IS MAKING CA^H ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, FREE OF COMMISSION. . o PERIODICAL SALES HELD THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, THE FIRST BEING EARLY IN DECEMBER. ALL WOOL placed in my hands for Sale will receive every car© tvnd attention. My Stores and the Arcade are unsurpassed fo/the display of all lots, both being especially built for the purpose. Any wool not sold will l>e 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 s.a. " Matauta • Irom the Celebrated Seedhcuse of MESSRS HURST AND SON, LONTX>N, AND I AM PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST KATES, compatible with good quality » MANURES ARTIFICIAL AND CHEMICAL. AS I have been appointed Sole Agent for Ashburton for the s NEW ZEALAND PROVISION AKD PRODUCE COMPA^Y^ MANURES, I shall be pleased to receive Orders for SUPERPHOSPHATE, BO3SE DUST, r OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE., COMPANY SUPERPHOSPTIATE-£5 15s per ton on trucks at Belfast, D. THOMAS, SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBtfBI\ >N



Ifiusir .o otiee?. THE KONGO pi.T TENTH Kfci KODTOU KATOA &2acl»e*iii Stewart's NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. EW CUBE EOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA NEW CURE FOU CHRONIC BRONCHITTS Prepared from the Mountain and furst Plants of New Zealand fn Asthma the New Cure hns proved it&e f to be Head and Shoulders Above ' All Other Remedies THHE NEW CURE is the on)> Specif c X yet discovered for Diphtheria. Iv Croup the NEW CURE has no rival ft saves emetics, lighting fires, hot bath? and all the attendant worry incident* the arrival of the Midnight Monster, In .Typhoid Fever the NEW CURB disinfects, soothes, and gives refreshing sleep, c The NEW CURE^ia the only true Lung Disinfectant In no instance has a death occurred from diptheria when the " New Cure lias been freely used from the first outset ot the disease, and so great are its pro tective powers, that the complaint has never been known to spread to other members of the family. The New Cure, 3s od ; Grindelia Robust Oj«ar Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d J. T. FOR!* & CO. "MEW ZEALAND WOOL STORES. ±M (Late R. Wilkin and Co.), 154, Hereford Street, CHKisTCBrBCH. AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS For the Sale of Stock, Wool, Skinfl, Hides, Grain, or o.her Produce. LAND and STATIONS valued and sold either by Auction or Private Treaty. Will attend Addin^lou Market weekly Asliburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. Kirw (}l j juid Dai field monthly CLEARING SALfciS in Town or Country Will receive prompt attention. MR ROBERT JEFF will attend to the Receiving and Delivery of Stock en trueted to us for Sale at the Ashbur+on tt&zfjsxss? AddraM- J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. £2 A WEEK \ ND UPWARDS may be made 'by '"" ■f*- either sex, working even ings and taking orders for us. Permanent work if required, Enclose stamp for partisular.s. NOVELTY IMPORTING CO., 41_- Sydney MOUNT SOMERS COAJL! (OALf Superior Quality now being offered to the Public F OR S A L p; OOAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE BY 0. B. KNIGHT. THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM , MUSTARD LEAF TS of an easy employ, clean, takes little space, is ready for immediate use and acts promptly. Everybody should always have st hand a few Mustard Leaves, for they *re known to prevent a great number of in dispositions. The Sinapism is employed with success in cases of Neuralgia, Diseases yi the Throat, Palpitations of the Heart, Convulsions, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Congestions, Paralysis, and Apoplectic *its. Prepared with choice Mustard the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. PARTS: P. Mbulky, 135 Rue St-Antoin«. To b-<» had from all Chemists and from Messrs Feltow, Grimwadk, & Co., Melbourne. Acstjs.auan Drug C.ompant, Ltd. Sydney. Family Dairy Churns, .Factory Churn* Factory Butter "Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter PackJ igcs Print Butter Car riers, Oernmn PaVy Paper And everything needed in « complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SOHb O^srcoED, IST.H., U.S A. E»tal?iishwHß^ :•



j Business Notices. > i f . _______^ \SH.IiLJiT^N PM{;vJANENI BUILD; • IJTO- AND INVESTMENT SOCIETI. i Offices : Tanckbd Street, Ashburton ) rPO Encourage the saving of small sums I _L the Society will take I MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, In terest 5 per ceufc on the following condi tions :— Sums of One Pound and upwarcß received on Deposit, and Interest will bt allowed on every complete Pound deposited, to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall have been deposited, up to the day on when fche money shall be withdrawn A Depositor may withdraw the whole or part of die sum deposited, but not in less sums, than One Pound, except when i closing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent »» >. 6  5J  for longer periods at 6  For particulars apply , i EDWD, STEPHENS, Manager. Mr W. V Thompson, SURGEON T\ENTIST, URGE ON JjENTIST, 2iß HIGH STREET CHRISTCHUr.CE Hours —10 a.m So 6 y,m. Having purchased Dk N, A. Nbeiy's Denta practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 2 | —— ■ : ■■ — r GL Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett I Street. Hours from 10 to 5, Nitrous Oxide Gas administered, Private Residence—Wills Stree f, West, TTXGELSIOIR SHOEINGHFORGK Hi . AND ": goaoh factory. Joilii Pasret.. Junr., PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effeciently ' performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall ami next Mail 'Office. G. Jesson (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS on hand and to arrive a well selected stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery suitable for Birthday and Wedding Presents. Spectac'es to suit all sights, from Is per pair. WATCHES cleaned and guaranteed twelve months, 4s 6d. CLOCKS cleaned and guaranteed twelve months, 2s 6d. JEWELLERY of every description neatly repaired. Customers' own gold made up. G. JESSON Late J. Quinn), Practical Watchmsker and Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton. Motto : No cure no pay A nice piece of Furniture is a very appropriate and pleasing Christ mas and New Year's Gift, —And at— , Pickford X UndrillV ASHBURTON FUBNITUBE WAREHOUSE THERE is on view a very Choice and Varied Collection of all Sorts of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Manfactured by the Firm and Guaran teed to wear well. ■A Large Stonk ol Choice Patterns in Ca.^P*^ Linoleums, Floor Cloths, Iron Bedsteads, American and Austrian Bent WoocT Chairs, etc., etc., at tha ASHBURTON Furniture Warehouse, TANOKED STREET, Opposite the Arcade. Preserve Your ISyosigylit, And have your Eyes properly Tested by the New Siylifc. Testing System of N. LAZARUS, OCULIST OPTICIAN, OF London, Melbourne, and Calcuttta. Sole Agent for Ashburton, Watcbmnker nnd Jeweller, WHO has been thoroughly instructed in this unequalled system. Each eye tested separately, and different lenses (" if required") fitted into frames irade to fit different styles of faces, thus ensuring accuracy of vision and comfort. £' ~\ TO Si ) PER DAY to b« j ,-T-..' f made by persons of either sex, in their own localities, at work tor us. New busijie s. All meet with wonderful success Any one can da the work. You don't need capital, or above the same as none. We will start you. No space explain here. But you can make a snug little fortune honorably and easy The employment is particularly adapted to the region, n which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. * Full particulars and in s ructions mailed iree. Now is the tiiie don't delay, but write to ub at once.— Sinson and Co, Portland Maine ? ywt9clSStatea