The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 3030

Ashburto]*: Thursday, July 20, 1898.

PRICE! ONE PENNY



THS JvEW ZE~ AND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE. REDTJOEP FARES FROM LON DON TO NEW ZEALAND. A RRAMGEMENTS can be made XJI. with the Agent-General m London to procure passages by the above line at the following greatly reduced rates:—• Second Saloon £28 Oa Intermediate £18 18a Third Class ... £13. On For further particulars apply at offices MILES <fr CO., Limited, A-shburfcon .tnd Rakaia. ~~- JHJRNETT STREET —B £ITAVBAI T.— MRS. G. H. BRYANT BEGS to notify chat she has taken that centrally situated RESTAURANT m BURNRTT STREET, lately carried on by Mrs Ranger, and hopes to be favored with the same liberal support that was accorded to her predecessor. HOT MEALS AT THE USUAL HOURS SPECIAL TERMS to Weekly Boarders CATERING undertaken for balls, etc. oa the shortest notice, 9 14$



I find it necessary to PROCURE ASSISTANCE Which I am now endeavoring to do, T TAKE the opportunity to thank the Public of Ashburton for their kind patronage, and to I «ay that I hope to continue to I merit their support. H. E. Bonningrton, CHEMIST & DRUGGIST ■ BAST STREET, ASHBURTGN*



THE RONC*O PAI TENEI Kki KOUTOU KATOA Rfaeiß>ean Stewart's NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA, EW CUBE EOR CROUP EV CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA ■■JTKW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS. Prept red from the Mountain and foretl Plants of New Zealand] In Asthma the New Cure has proved ltM to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies* 1 mHE NEW CURE is the onlj Speeifi JL yet discovered for Dipkiheria. In Croup the NEW CURE has no rival It saves emetics, Hunting fires, hot baths, and all the attendant worry incidental of the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In 'Jfyphcid Fever the NEW CURA disinfect)*, soothes, and gives refreshing sleep. The NEW. CURE lei the only trot Long Disinfectant In no inatane has * death occarred from diptheria irhsn the " New Cure has been free] / used from the first outs* of the disease, and so great are its. pro* tective powers, that the complaint has never been known to Bpread to othec members of the family. The New Cure, 3s &1; Grindelia Robus*. Ciffar Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d AWING TO THE tiUOOESS WHICH BkS ATTENDED MT BUSINESS,



Tucker and Bean TJATE FOR SA L X ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE '& BLACK PINK FIREWOOD I LIME AND CEMENT' AND BUILDING MATERIALS of every description. PRODUCE. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c. SPECIAL TO THIIESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS, Just Landing—Splendid Shipment of NEWCASTLE COAL Tucker It Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS.



C. HI. BItOOKfi, BEGS TO NOTIFY THAT HE LS NOW IN PERSONAL ATTENDANCE AT THE DISPENSARY, ashburton, On Behalf of Mrs Pricftarb, And hopes to be favored with the patronage of his old customers. Two tons on hand of Solubb Arsenic Powder, which dissolves m colft water, and is the best tried remedy for FOOT ROT m sheep.



GREAT SALE AT B.ALCOEFS, BAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. DOUBLE BLANKETS B — from 8s 9d to 12s 6d 4 , 10 — from 12s 9'd to 17s 3d * i 11 , I — from 16s 9d to 22s 3d THBSB ARE THE BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND, MEN'S and BOYS' COLONIAL SUITS, IHATS, CAPS, i SHIRTS, SHIRTINGS, FLANNELLETTES and FLANNELS, RUGS, CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, SHEETING, BOOTS AND SHOES. EVERYTHING REDUCED FOR CASH FOR ONE MONTH. kYn gsbury's PATENT SELF RAISER Tj\3R raising land lerer of three-furrow and other Ploucns. Can be obtained from MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN, '' 806 Chriatehurob and iibborton



Fruit Trees. HAVING DECIDED to give up NURSERY GARDENING, and attend entirely to my business of PRO DUCE DEALING, I offer my large stock of Apple and other Trees at -LOW PRICES. They are all of the best sorts obtainable, and having grafted them myself can guarantee they are true to name. ALSO,— A Grand Lot of ORARI POTATOES CHEAP. 2001bs Sack Best Stone FLOUR 14s 6d. I BRAN, SHARIS, ROLLER FLOUR, i and all kinds of FARM PRODUCE. A Splendid Line of ONIONS. J.THOMAS, HAVELOCK STREET.



JOHN Gh REHTELL, In conjunction with the \ XKW EIAIiMD 1.0A9T *■ RCKR CAHTFIiK 4«i!f€V CO., £d. : JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Vuctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c., are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL. WOOL, WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MAM AGaTNST ENSJING cLrPS. Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF TNTFRIEST



•lons O. Rebteijli, GRAIN A WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL ft COMMISSION AGENT, Jto. CASH PURCHASES Of WHEAT, BARLET, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General I Farm and Station Stores, &o. '■ Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST GCTRRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and M rcaufcili gency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Mrsine Insurant» Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip. Sutherland's Manure, ate.



Business Notices. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETI. OnraoßS: Takokks Strebt, Ashbcrtov. rilO Encourage the saving of small sums _L the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, In terest 5 per cent on the following condi tions :—. ""- 1"' ■'.■■■;■ . '■ Sums of One Found and apwarfs received on Deposit, and Interest will be 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 the money shall be withdrawn, A Depositor may withdraw the whole or part of che sum deposited, but not m lets sums than One Pound, except when dosing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent »■» It » " i» «S 1J for longer periods at 6 „ For particulars apply EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager.



WILLIAM SPARROW, Tailor and Outfitter. HIGH-OIiASS WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. AN ESTABLISHED REPUTATION FOB; PERFECT FIT AND STYLE —A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF— TWEEDS AND COATINGS SERGES, MELTONS, And FANCY TROUSERINGS, OVERCOATINGS, &c. WATERPROOF OOATS IN STOCK AND MADE TO ORDER MEN;S UNDERCLOTHING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALL THE NEWEST STYLES IN HATS AND SCABVES WILLIAM SPARKOW, EAST STREET, Next to J. SEALY & CO., Seed Merchants.



I IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASKSIYOUR>CROCER"FOR NELSON^ J^RJH^ A Ji #% A ■■■■■■ ®® MDaTE^ *&*mLK CELEBBfIIDJOHE MKWVPMFA PURi: INDIAN CHINA;KCEfCON TEASI I PROCURABLE I TO-DAY. SPECIAL SALE. OF Xattleg' and Children's Ulsters* mantles, Capes, and Fur-Uned Cloaks. ■ ALSO, OF A IWELLINGTON WAREHOUSEMAN'S ENTIRE STOCK X*V New Season's Dress Fabrics? ALL THE NEWEST AND BEST GOODS OF THE SEASON AT LESS |THAN One Quarter Prjpdufyia' Cos-t. W. STRAME & CO., CHRfSTOH tTROH.



UNPARALLELED] CHEAP SALE. i f HIGH CLASS DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. —COMMENCING— June 24. Astounding Bargains. THE HALL, EAST STREET. Barrett Bros, and Bairstow, DBAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND HOUSE FURNISHERS. TTTE are now Showing a Grand Assortment of WINTER GOODS. BLANKETS From 6s lid per pair. BLANKETS BUGS A Grand Assortment, from 4s lid. RUGS FLANNELS Colonial, from 10£ d per yard. FLANNELS FLANNELETTES A splendid range, from 4d to lOd per yd FLANNELETTES SHIRTINGS The noted le»ther Shirtings, 6£d to 10£ d. SHIRTINGS DRESSES A choice Assortment, 4s 6d to 27s 6d. DRESSES CRETONNES 4|d, Art Muslins 4|d, Turkey Chintz 6d per yd. SHEETINGS, Quilts, Bed Ticking, Towelings, &c, &c. CLOTHING Men's Suits from 253. CLOTHING CLOTHING Men's Overcoats 275, Boys'los 6d CLOTHING A splendid assortment of Shirts and Underclothing. PLEASE NOTE THAT WOOLS AND COTTONS ARE REDUCEDJN PRICE. THE STOCK OPEN FOB INSPECTION. NO ONE ASKED TO BUY. NOTE THE ADDRESS— ' Old ejown Hall, East Street,



, _ Business Notices] Maw Zealand Insurance Company. |ESTABLISH"iI) Ot 1 _ 18 59 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THE FBEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANti NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY* FIRE AND MJtmttß RIS&S. ALSO,- RISkS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHINGMACHLSES, &a, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORKIfiNTRATaS MILES & CO., LTD. __ AGENTS' STEPHENS BBQS., MAEKET HOUSF, >V SK THE PUBLIC and THEIR CUSTOMERS to TRY the CHandarin and Tiger Teas, Pronounced by all Competent Judges to be the Most Economical, Purest, & Best^feas Sold for the Price—2s, 2s 4d, 2s 6d. SAMPLES GRATIS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Bros., market house. > Si AgentsJorNewZealand--J. RATTRAY & SON, DUNEDIN" '_ ... feDEATH TO PARASITES 1 ! SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. F L UID fmff9l POWDER DIP. llljjlllSCw »IP: (KON-POISONOCS.) K555555m555555591 (POISONOUS.) . UmA and rwcommradwA t>r Flock. IT ««iia a il vtsommm*** »y— Flock. W. Gbrakd, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 68,000 M. 0. Obbeix, Canterbury ... . 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 vV. O. Rutherfoxd, Amuri... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Otago ... 30,000 G. W, Moßae, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In- A. Symons, Marlborough ... 45,000 vestment Company, South- F. H. Richmond, Maryborough 13,000 land 17,000 Amd by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock m New Zealand, and many millions Owners, hronghont the world, __ "^y ■■£?£■•••• £»Aoo-(in ca«k«) Sm 6d per Pl?^°; <m M/SSTiP®" 1*^ 4- Oallon. Cwt iwkM 1000 Gallom Dip. ~.. ™.. . —^ ~.. «. Another well-known Powder Dip oostehft 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dip. as maoh again. Compare the prioes Chief AffentS—BLAOKBURNE * 00, OhriitohUroh. district AQENTS-Miles and Co., Ltd. Ashburton and Rakaia.



THE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN, From and after the 30th November, 1889 he terms of Subscription to thu journal will be as follows, viz :— Ijr PAID IN ADVANOJB. Per Quarter .- 6a 66% by post, 9s 6d , Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d Year ... 24s Od, by post 37b Od W BOOKED. •,«»■.' Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10> 9d SbooS, 4. Mk. Stomp. m.y 1» ««» «. paytner



LOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphlte of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility it mtebu two of the principal Ingraj dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient m the above complaints, viz., Vhosphorw and Lime. 16 cannot be toe ghly recommended for Delica Ohildre Dr Churchill s Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSPHITEB Is real Brain Feed, and In cases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hi acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Churchill's signature Prloe, Prepared oily by SwiS£ p GisSisi.



THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARD 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. : j The Sinapism Is employed with success tn cases of Neuralgia, Diseases of the Throat, Palpitations of the Heart, Convulsions, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Congestion* Paralysis, and Apoplectic ±i Its. Prepared with choice Mustard Powde* the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. PARIS: P. Mbulky, 136 Rue St-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and fron. Australian Ducro Compact ~m>. Sydney



PAE OIDIUM. MANUFACTURED BY Gounelle Jeune, SALON—FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia: GEO. BUSK FRANCART & CO., S •OXIBSII PJLAOB, MELBOURNE. A MOST powerful Insecticide, and guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mil dew, Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para ■itical Insects of Plants, Vegetable Gardens, etc. Is now m use m most of the Vineyards m Victoria and gives great satisfaction. The Par Oidium has been rried m the great Western District on Peach Trees with great ■access. ORPHAN OIL, The great discovery for Phylloxera, Codlln Moth, and disease m Sugar Cane. For Pamphlets and ai information apply 'to GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., ! 3 Somerset Place, MELBOURNE.



| Business Notices ORiZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, X 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). SAVon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Saron-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—No, 2, extra fine, m boxes, 6 cakes, 12 exquisite. perfumes, No. 1. J OrJra-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white ▼lolet. Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Qriza-Hay—A toilet water wth the ; perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet Vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for adies' toilets. Ortsa-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs of Scotch lavender flowers; a rich toilot water. de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water Oriza-Water—Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. Gouttea - Oriza ■ Dentifrice—An extract for preserving he teeth and gums m good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, In paste or powder, for whitening the teeth withoat affecting the enamel, Em Oriza -et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkerch • without staining. Orlza-Oil—Variously perfumed; for ren dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling Off. Oriza-Lacbe (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 of youth. lOr 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, ctus, and bottle; or m boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Vlolette of the very most exquisite perfume, quits a nosegay of violets. ss-Oriza Suave white lotrope Bon quet ofthefkwea



BLANCARDS tto lODINE OF IRON DTT X A PPROVED by the Academy oi Medicine A. of Paris, are especially vecommended w Hie Medical Celebrities of the World for gorofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.).. tn® M»to stases of Consumption, Constitutional timulating and regulating its periodia lourse. Now genuine _unleg wgned 1 Bkncard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Parw. Sold by Druggwta and Chemists through out the Colony IAMOUNT OF Labor Jiarcd TN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors I BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. Cvsmmioix & Co., 190 Gloucester Street, Chrietchuroh, 931



TTEATING'S LOZENGES TTEATING'S LOZENGES TTEATING'S LOZENGES "A Simpu! Fact about" KEATING'S OOUGH LOZENGES. Ask throughout the world m any country that can be named, absolutely no remedy that is so speedy m Jiving reU«f, »o certain to cure, and^yet the A TERRIBLE COUGH a TERRIBLE COUGH 94, Commercial road, Peckham, July 12. «• Dear Sir,—l am a poor hand at expens ing my feelings, but I should like to thank you. Your lozenges have done wonders m relieving my terrible cough. Since 1 had the operation of ' Tracheotomy' (the same m the late Emperor of Germany, and unlike him, tnank God, I am still alive) performed at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, no one could possibly hare had a more violent cough; it was so bad at times that it quite exhausted me. The mucus, which was very copious and hard, has been softened, and I have been able to get rid of it without difficulty, —I am, sir, yours truly, J. HILL. lITTERLY UNRIVALLED 11TTERLY UNRIVALLED lITTERLY UNRIVALLED The above speaks for tseli. From strict Inquiry it appears that the benefit from wing KeatingV Cough Lozenges is under stated. The operation was a specially ■ever* one, and was performed by the ,Slist,i>rH.T. Butlin, of St. Bartho- JoWiHotpital. Sine* the operation the only means of relief is the nse of these X»ge* So successful are they that one iffords 8 immediate benefit, although from the nature of the owe the throat irritation is WEIGHT IN GOLD tfTEIGHT IN GOLD Weighs m gold Under date September 8, 1891 ; Mr Hill again writes: "1 should long since have been dead, but for your Lozenges—^ an and tell anyone a splendid cough "SflbSfoSi Lozenges, the remedy for CougU Hoarseness and Throat Troubles are sold m tins by all Chemists.



ONE box of Clark's B 41 Pills la war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs m either sex (acqulred or constitutional), gravel and ales m the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold In boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors Sold proprietors, The Linceln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. TjTOßthe Blood is the Life. Clark's world fi famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, 1 scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases,; aadsores of allkinds, its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold n bottles 2s 9d, and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors: The Lincoln and Mid and Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. OWLES' PENNYROYAL AND STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re- Heve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is Isdto 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen" dors. Prepared only by the LINOOL>< rid MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imita - tlona



""OR COTJO-HS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, m Influenza, Consumption, &c, &c <AY'S COMPOUND ESSENCE OF LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tola, &o <AY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, tor Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints <AY'3 COMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, is equally serviceable for horses and cattle X AY'S TIC PILLS, a specific m Neuralgia, Faceache, \ &c. Contain Quinine, Iron, &c LIKUM OATHARTIOUM PTLLS, digestive, correc tive, and agreeably aperient COAGUIiINE— Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England



r^% Jl I * 31H Ti F£Tofift ffSISOOTHINeI LC/^ POW DE RSI B^^jUj^^BSemtßKltOTnNC TEETH JB RELIEVE FEVERISH MEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC.' PnMvrva « h««Uhy state of th« cenatK *M»ion during; the period of Toothing. • The wordi «JOHIT IT££SKAV, A Oti«ml«t,W»l«worth,Surr«y,» ■»» ■ Art •B(T*T*d on tbt Qmummtnt Stamp <&i*t<it**CKh xotM- Sow Bt KBMPTHORNE PROSSER & CO.



'^^is'iiess Notices.'-* WHTf RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. TTEALTH without Medicine, Hum- XJL bug, or Quackery 1 The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor by using CuimiNGTON & Co.'s Direct Achng Medical Coils, as used m the Christchurch Hospital and by 111 the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout) the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to OuNiraroTO» & Co., Electricians, 190 Gloucester street, Christchurch. » 5