The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 29 J. 5.

Ashburtoiv: M on^y, Mar^h «, 18^8.

price:- onk penny 4



_susin'-ss Notices- I THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN from and after the 30th November, 1889 the terms of Subscription tc this journal will be as follows, viz :— IF PAID IX ADVANOK. - Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9* 6d \ Half-year... 12a 6d, by post, ISa bd Year ... 24a Od, by post 37s Od IV BOOKED. . PW Quarter ... 7a W, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by pott, 21s Gd Tear ... 80s Od, oy poat, -Ms (kt Birth Carriage, an-1 Death Notices, if paid tor at the time of insertion, 2s od, if booked, 4s each St«»nps may be sent as payment ■ QRATETUL-COMFORTINa. EPPS'S COCOA. , BREAKFAST. *By a thorough knowledge of the natural lain Which govern the operations of digestion aud nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper ties of well-selected cocoa, Mi. Epps baa provided cor breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. niabythejudioiouauseofßuoharticleiiofdiet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there ia a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a property nourished frame."—S*« article in the Civil StrviH Gazette, «. . Made simply with boiling water or milk. goiainj-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled thai** . JAMES EPPS & CO., 0 HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS* LONDON. ENQLAKQ. " ONE box of Clark's B 41 Pills ia war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in thd J>aok. Guaranteed free, from " mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patsnt medicine vendors Sold proprietors, The Linceln and Midland bounties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houaes. ITlOßthe Blood is the Life. Clark's world Sj famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all imparities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, aadsores of all kinds, its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 2s 9d, and 11s each by chemists and pataut medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid iand Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. TOWLES' PENNYROYAL AND 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 all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN •id MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tion! rr EATING'S POWDER, JV K EATING'S POWDER, „... • ■■■.". ■ • ' ■"■ ■" " ' TT EATING'S POWDER, jy-iBATING'S POWDER, T£ EATING'S POWDFR, TT EATING'S POWDER, JV (BUGS, FLEAS, xQLLS- MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. IT AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, rj ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, a ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but is unrivalled in destroying FLEAS, BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS IN FURS, and every other species -of Insect. Sportsmen will find thia invalu able for destroying fleas in the dogs, as also !»dies 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. A PUBEMT VEGETABLE SWEBIMBAT, both in appearance and taster famishing a most aareeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal or nous wobms. It is a perfectly safe and mild pre paration; and is especially gf adapted for Children. Sold in tins, by all Druggiste. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London. BLANCARDS""" lODINE OF IRON -D JO§ A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine A of Park, are especially .ecommended ftr *-he Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King'i Evil, etc.), the early Btagei of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic [ourse. Nor.c genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Para. gold by Druggistß and Chemists through oottheCo^nica COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Jj Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill" Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. TT AY'& Compound, ademulcen*expec- J^. to»nfc, for cough 3, colds and chest complaints. TT^AY'S Compound, for Coughs JtV. Colds, is equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. . '\-r AY'S Tic Pills^ a specific inN euralgis I^. Face-ache, "*■ Contain Quinine OATHARTIOUM PILLS XJ digestive, corrective, and agreeably Aperient. .. /"10AGULINE.— Cement for broken \J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England __ ■ VBNABLES, HIOH-OLASS PIANOS, Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. Al« parts, booh Internal and External, apocially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. 0. VENABLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road !*din<*ton London.



Business Notices MT S 0 H & STOCK 55 Jkweu .Street, London, £.0. Publisners of CHKIdTMAS, BI (ITH DA V, WEDDING, TEXT, <fee, CAUDS Embossed Scraps, Ohromos e» c. Thrf original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBO«SBL> MECHANICAL, & FRINGED CARDS Larsye Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added ~row v.it Tut y DR CHURCHILL S Syruj. Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility It mtaine two of the principal ingre < . 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 ghlyrecommendedforDelica Childre Dr Churchill s Compound S^rup c HYPOPHOBPHITBS is real Brain Food, and in cases stuscular and Nervous Exhaustion *} acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacii bottle beara Dr Chuichill's signature Price, Prepared orly by 0 WANN HHBMISI OWANN) UHBMIST, PARIS. ORiZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS XJ ■ • -— Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr 0. Revell. The best soap for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). * Savon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per famed for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—No, 2, extra fine, in boxes, 8 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. .1. Oiza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, .rose tea, white heliotrope and white yiolet. A.qtta-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 fori adies' 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. Qriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel. Ess Oriza -et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the haudkerch c without staining. Oriza-Oil —Variously perfumed ; for ren dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing sit from falling off. Oriza-Lacle (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 velvaty softness o* youth. Or zaline-Colomnte (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 Esa-Orizalncoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. 6s-orizi Suave white iotrope Bouquet <quet of the fir w«» PAK'vOIDIUM. MANUFACTURED BY Gounelle Jeune, SALON-FRANfJE. Sole Agents for Australia: GEO. BURK FRAHCART & CO., 3 BOAKHSI3T PUCE, M ELBQURNE. A MOST powerful Insecticide, and guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mil dew, Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para, sitical Insects of Plants, Vegetable Gardens, etc. Is now in use in most of the Vineyards in Victoria and gives great satisfaction. The Par Oidium has been tried in the great Western District on Peach Trees with great success. ORPHAN OIL, The great discovery for Phylloxera, Codlin Moth, and disease in Sugar Cane: For Pamphlets and all information apply GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO , 3 Somerset Place, *~~*->^, MELBOURNE. THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARD LEAF 1 TS of an easy employ, clean, takes little IJ. space, is ready for immediate use I and acts promptly. I Everybody should always have » t hand I a few Mustard Leaves, for they are known Ito prevent a great number of in- I dispositions. .... I The Sinapism is employed with success lin cases of Neuralgia, Diseases of the lThroat, Palpitations of the Heart, Convulsions, Lumbago, Bheumatism, lOongwtione Paralysis, and Apoplectic I H its I Prepared with choice Mustard Powdei 1 the Universal Sinapism possesses all the I Qualities of conservation and activity. I Directions for use accompany each napism. I P. Mbtoey, 135 Rue St-Antoine. I To ba had from all Chemists and iron k AcstßAiiAN Drug Company, Ltd, Sydnov,



I ■ ___Business Notices * New Zealand Insurance Company. ESTA BL I S K~E~b°' .. .. 18 5 9 / CAPITAL^ONE"MILLION. THE PKKMIKR ANd"wEALTHIKST COLONIAL COMPANY, ■VOTKU FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT KATES ! MILES & 0O.;-LTD. AGENTS ! | DEATH TO PARASITES !! SHEEP TICK .MAGNIFIED./ FLUID IPBPfnnM] POWDER •7s««t and recommended by Flock. Uaed »nd r«romm««d««d »»y— Flock W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D- McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000! M. C. Obbbm., Canterbury ... 5,000 Wniapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 -V. O. Rutherford, Amuri ... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Otago ... 30,000 iG. W, Mcßae, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and iNew Z-aland In- A. Symons, Marlborough ... 45,000 vestment Company, South- i F. H. Richmond, Marlborough 13,000 land ... 17,000 \ And by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep And fey many other well-known Flock in New Zealand, and many millions Owners. ■« hroughonr the world. m X™}r tMtr»anmmm. > |?rioe-(ir. casks) 5s 6d per Price-(m kegs) SOgpercwt. C^allon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dtp. | -, xv ,r ty, •» * »^^ si t» «. Another well-known Powder Dip costs ha i 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dtp. M m ach again. Compare the prices Chief Agrents—BLACKBURNE & 30 , Christchurch. DISTRICT AGENTS-Mi les and Co#> LTD. Ashburton and Ilakaia.



W. STRANGE & C;O.'S Great Extension Sale -- 18 NO^V ON, AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL Tuesday^ February 28 t On which day we Complete our HALF-YEARLY STOCK-TAKING. —IMPOETANT !— SERGES- SEBG-US- SSRGhJ?- EX AUBANGI.



WE have Just Opened a Large Shipment of New Season's Dress Serges in shades S of Navy, Blask, Cardinal and Brown, which we have purchased for Prompt ( Net Cash on exceptionally favorable terms. As we complete our Half-Yearly Stock- Taking on the 28ih inst., and boms; anxious to quit these goods prior to that date, we have decided to offer them at Sale Prices, thus affording our lady patrons an early opportunity to obtain the Now Fashionable Serges in all the Latest Effects for Autumn and Winter wear, at from 20 to 25 per cent, under prices usually charged for similar goods. FIRST GENERAL AND GRAND DISPLAY. Early in March we hope to make our FIkST GENERAL and ' GRAND DISPLAY of NEW SEASONS NOVELTIES 1 comprising Novelty Dresses, Mantles, Millinery, Corsets, Underclothing, Ribbon's, Laces, &c. Extensive shipments are already arriving and will be | Opened in course cf a few days. Meanwhile we are most anxious to clear cut our SURPLUS SUM MER STOCK, no matter what the sacrifice may be. The BA.RGAIN3 for this and next week are QUITE EXCEPTIONAL. Ladies should not fail to see the Mantles and Costumes, the Jackets and Blouses, the Corsets, Skirts, Underclothing, and Baby Linen, the Ribbons, Laces, ard Straw Hats, &c, which are now to be had at ridiculously LOW PRICES. REMNANTS AND OTHER ODDS AND ENDS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS AT NOMINAL PRICES, BARGAINS IN READY-MADE CLOTHING, MEN'S MERCERY, &o. SPECIAL SALE ADVANTAGES TO BUYERS OF CARPETS AND PARTIES FURNISHING, W. STRANGE & CO., I fH'RrSTOHUROH-



\t YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK YOUR GROCER FOR AWARDED m m Mt^ ABl ■■ GOLDStSIWERMEDALS ■W" v ' *£^ /**/* CELEBRATED&THE BEST * ft:*/**^ PURE INDIAN CHINA & CEYLON TEAS PROCURABLE /_ _j Wool. , Wool. Wool. DAVID THOMAS 1 \ MAKING CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, . FEEE OF COMMISSION. PERIODICAL SALES HELD THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, THE FIRST BEING EARLY IN DECEMBER i LL WOOL placed in my handß for Sale will receive every car* and XJI 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, Mock and Station Agent, ASHBURTON. Turnip, Rape, & Cloyer Seeds. MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has just arrived per s.s. " Mal*uta,' Irom the Celebrated Seedhcuse of MESSRS HURST AND SON, LONDON, AND I AM PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST RATES, compatible with good quality! MANURES 1 • ■ ARTIFICIAL AND CHEMICAL. A S I have been appointed Sole Agent for Ashburton for the NEW ZEALAND PROVISION AND PRODUCE COMPANY'S MANURES, I shall be pleased to reoeive Orders for SUPEBPHOSPHATE, BONE DUST, OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY] SUPERPHOSPHATE—£S 15s per ton on trucks ab Belfast ■1 0 ■ 1). THOMAS, f . ■ SOLK AGENT FORJ ASHBURTON] PLOUGH SHAKES. ' KKT E ARE PREPARED. TO SUPPLY BOTH HOiIN&BY'S AND RANSOMES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OP IN ASHBURrON, Being iv uirect communication with the Maker?, and having received largejshipiaents from both makers. CORNSAOKS (FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, S AND Harbour's Best Five-ply Twine MAY |BE OBTAINED AT OUR STORES. WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT OATS. OATS. BARLEY. fl AND OTHER PRODUCE. WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS of aH Sorts of PRODUCE at Market Price?, and are prepared to Store Grain on Farmers' account, and to make Advances if reauired without Commission. MILES & CO. LTD 1 Ashburton and Rakala,



' Busir'-jd otice?. '' f THE RONGO PAT TJSNBI XLi - KOUTOU KATOA Macbran Mtewurfi NEW CURB FOR ASTHMA. ' EW CUBE KOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA V NEW CURE FOX CHRONIC BRONCHITIS., < Preparedfrom the Mountain and forau :;> Plants of New Zealand) . , .; Tn sthma the New Cure has proved itsel >  - to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies' . -- ■—«• • '' rpHK KEW CURE is the onl> Specific X. yet discovered for Diphtheria. . t In Croup the NEW CURE has no rival, '•] It saves emetics, lighting fire*, hot bath«. : and all the attendant worry incidental ut > the arrival of the Midnii<ht Monster. - ' In typhoid Fever the NEW OUR? , ;. L disinfects, soothes and give* refreshing ; I bleep. The NEW CURB is the only tra« r:; Lung Disinfectant ' c, ! In no imtaucß liiw a death occurred '. - From diptheria whan the ''New Cure lias been freely uqed from the first outset y r>f the disease, and so great are its pro- „ " teeth c powers, th»t the complaint has " , never been known to spretd to other members of the family. ' , The New Cure, 3k *d ; Grindeli* RuDust ; ' Oivar Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d ; '! JOB PRINTING. "POSTERS, Dodfcera, BiHheads, X Programmes, Memorandum Fornw, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In , citation Cards, Order Blcckft, Threshing < \ Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and TickeU "w at all kinds. ASHBIHTOY PDBIISEISfi CO t WMITED, e> ■*_ Having i supply of Superior Jobbing /■ Type, FHiicy Cards, and Special Lines - of Paper, 'can execute every description of Printing on the shortest notice, in the best btyle, and * at reasonable rate* PUBLIC KOTICU,. 1"H E Oftce of the Ashburton Publishins < Company, Limited, WILL BE CLOSED daUy from 12.90 to 1.90 p.m. (or dinner hour in complisaoe with th* Factories Act. *' ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, ...... For producing a Head of Creamy Ricb ; nets upon all kinds of By rupi,.,^ Crated Waters Boers, """~r^ Ales Cider Ohan»pagne ABiiLurnv Lawk Lovtioh W. J. BUSH AND CO niSTILJiEKS *nd IMPCBTEBP o» ESSENTIAL OILS k FRUII ESSENCES; SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers , Extra Super Lemon, which is doable the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churni Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack; \ges Print Butter Oar riers. German Davrf Paper > And everything needed in a complete "' Oreairflry or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANOHARD'S SONS OmrooßD, N.H., U.S A; Established 1818 HERCULES MAKING POWDER :^ IS THE BEST i | Those who "hk^e not tried it, shooUl ask their Grocer for it Makes splendic Cakes, Scones, P«stry, tas. TpRANSPARBNT BLOCK ICF J. MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED pORTERBLANOHAB OC3NOORD, N.H. U.B.A, Slaitufactubkbb or axo Diauh ■■'/ all kwbs or ; Oairv Good*



ABHBURT"N PKRMANENI PT TTI7> ING ANI> INVESTMENT SOOiia'i. OmcKs : Tancrku Street, Asnsrarov FTTO Encourage th« wring of smalt mim X the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, In terest 6. per cent on the following oondi fcioii*:— „ Sums of On» Pound and upwarr received on Deposit, and Interest will bt allowed on every jgb^:*JB«HBV Repeated, to be reckoned from the aaj on whioh a complete Pound shall haw been deposited, up to the day on when bhe money shall be withdrawn A Depositor may withdraw the whoK or part of the sum deposited, but not in leas sums than One Pound, except when dosing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent >» >• »»« v " for longer periods at 6  For particular! apply EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORQR AND COACH FACTORY. John Paver. Junr., PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effeciently performed. Coach Paintins? and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address - BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orance Hall and next Mail Office. JENSEN'S CO!) LIVER OIL MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS Pflßfi TASTELESS DIGESTIBLE \TAN HOUTBN'S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA B«»t and Gop« Farthest, It is the Original. All others are Imitationr. PHILADELPHIA, 187fc HAUTHAWA ?'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 i Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and re mores it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the &git*Uon tf oarbo lated or other beveragw, and allows the ediment to remab«. undisturbed in the oottle Designed toi che use of hotels, resta v , »ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke EUted. Special terms to jobbers, [tiufaotured by the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY VENUS SOAP Saves. Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are lollowed Sa?e* 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 other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince yov I TOE MAKING AND REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chfllfnt Establishments, and all Icemakinp anc 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 pry serving Passengers' . Provisions Dry Air Refr.ger«tors on Lightfoot System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied to che end of 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company janiitecP Mopping Director : MR. T. B. LIGHT * FOOT, <3^,