The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xiv. no. 2985.

Ashbitbtoa: Wednesday, March 29, 1893.

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.. Business"Notices. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, i'rom aud after the 30th November, 1889 the terms of Subscription to this journal will he as follows, viz:— U PAID IK ADVANCE. t*tt Quarter ... 6b 6d, by post, 9s 6d \ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6tl Year ... 24s Od, by post 37a Oil It BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10a 9*l „ Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d , Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid toi at the time of insertion, 2s 6d, if booked, 4s each Stamps may be sent as payment , GRATErUL-COMPORTINCJ. KffirojJOGM, B^EIJLIECIrP.A.ST 1. •By a thorough knowledge of the natural lawi JblchgoTeia the operationaof digestion andnutri llon, and by a careful application of the fine proper* ties ol well-selected cocoa, Mx. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with » delicately-flavoured beverage which may save ns many Jieavy doctor* Dills. Itiabytheiudiciousugeofsucharticlesofdiet that a constitution may be gradually built up until ■troug enough to resist every tendency to diaeaseT Hundrods of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weakpoint W» may escape many a fatal shaft by keepingounelvei well forced with pure blood anO properta Bourhihed frame."-See articl« in the Civil Sm>m Wade simply with boiling water or milk; fold in J-lb. packets by Qrocen, labelled Urailfc JAMES EPPS & CO., q HOMEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, LONDON. ENGLAND!. ONE box cf Ckrk's B U Pills v w tr ranted to cur© all discharges from the unnary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed f/ae from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors sold proprietors, The Lincoln and Midlan Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. X/10R the Blood is the Life. Clark's worlt JJ famed Blood Mixture is warranted tc cleanse the blood from all imparities, fron whatever cause arising. For scrofula fiourvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, ftud sores of all kinds, its effects are marvel loua. 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. fpOWLES' PENNYROYAL AND J STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is IJdto2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Medici-ie Yen dbrs. Prepared only by the LtNCOLIS •id MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions T£ EATING'S POWDER, •!£ EATING'S POWDER, f T^ rEATING'S~POWDER, T^" EATING'S POWDER, T^EATING'S POWDFR, XT'EATING'S POWDER, (BUGS, FLEAS, KILLS- MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. TJ AIMLESS TO ANIMALS, JnL TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, -LJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, O 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, j KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PURELY VIOBTABLE SWEEJMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only jertain remedy for intestinal or thbbad 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. blancarFs " lODINE OF IRON nJTTC APPROVED by the Academy of Medicine of Paris, are especially . ecommended by *-he Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the early stagei of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for ■tinral&ting and regulating its periodic fourae. Nor.c genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggist* .and Chemiata through. out the Colonies j_ _ i „ F)R COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, Ac. TTT"AY'S Compound Essence of Lin J\; seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill* Toln, etc» f with Chlorodyne. KAY'fc Compound, ademulcen^expec tcr*nfc, for coughs, colds and chest complaints. "TT AY'S Compound, for Coughs xSu Colds, is equfclly serviceable Horses and Cattle. „. , , . KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific inJS suralgia Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron. ©to. f INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS JLj digestive, corrective, and agreeably Aperient. /^OAGULINE.— Cement for broken \J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England VENABLES, HIOH-OLASS PIANOS. IKanosfor ludia and Extreme Climates in S#d Walnut Oases. AH parts, booh Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to ?esi»t every variation of temperature. - 0. VENABLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road ■JpHnffton Irfmdon.



I Business Notices TMTTSOH & STOCK 55 Jkwen Street, London, E.O. Publi&nera of 1 OHRLSTMAS, BIRTHDAY, ' WEDDING, TEXT, «fee, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromos etc. Thd original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, A FRINGED OARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added I OW VITUITT~ DR CHOttOHtLLi- Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure ot Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility ft mtama two of the principal ingre I. dients necessary for building up th ( Human Frame, and which are considerec deficient in the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be, toe gnlyrecommcndedforDelica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYR PHOSPHITES is real Brain Food, and in oases 'Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion *; »oquire 1 a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle beara Dr Chuichill's sijmature Price, Prepared or ly bj ftWANN / , HEMISI OWANN, (jHEMIST, . PARIS. OitfZA PMFOIERY. j 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS Savoa-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-Qriza-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Savoa-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 yiolet. iqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Jriza-Hay—A toilet water wth the perfume o new mown hay. )riza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted forl adies' toilets. . . de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water kiza-Water-—Concentrated and lasting. Extract of supeiior Eau-de-Cologne. routtes - Oriza - Dentifrice —An exfcracf for preserving he teeth and gums in good health and preventing decay. ►riza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel, !ss Oriza -et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkerch c without staining. . >riza-Oil—Variously perfumed ; for ren dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off. >riza-Lacte (Oriza Milk)—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. Ireme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) —For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness o* youth. ►r zaUne-Colorante (the best hair dye)— For instantaneously dyeing the hair to any Bhade and with no danger to health. boxes, each with brushes comb, pro ctus, anc* bottle ;or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Igs-Oriza-Incoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. 88-Oriza Suave white iotrope Bou nuefc of the fit w« PAB OIDIUM MANUFAOTUBKD BY Gounelle Jeune, SALON—FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia: CEO. BURK FRAHCART &CO., 3 IOnEBIXT PJLACXi, M ELBOURNE. A MOST powerful Insecticide, and t\ guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mil lew, Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para litical Insects of Plants, Vegetable Gardens, stc. Is now in use in most of the Vineyards in Victoria and gives great satisfaction. The Par Qidium has been tried in the great Western Pistrict on Peach Trees with great success. ORPHAN OIL, Ihe great discovery for Phylloxera, Codlin Moth, and disease in Sugar Cane For Pamphlets and all information apply to •■'. GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO , 3 Someeset Place, MELB 0 URNE. 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 »b 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 J«itSi Prepared with choice Mustard towdei the Universal Sinapism poesesßes all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany, each nanism. 1 PARIS: P. Mbitlby, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To b« had from all Chemists and fron . Acstiuuan Dbug Company. Ltd, % Sydney



-I ____ ___s^finess__Noticesi I New Zealand Insaraace Coiopany. BSTA£LISHiT~. _ 1869 CAPITAL^ONIT MILLION. THE PBKMIEJJ AND"^EALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTEU FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIHB AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, riJUESHING MACHINES, &o. t ACCEPTED AT LOWEST MU^ ICATKS MILKS & CO., LTD. AGENTS' FLUID fiSBSSSSSB&£S\ POW HF R mmmr~m*mmm^mmmmm'^m^~**'^mimmmm^^m^J (POISONOU3.) firice-(iR casks) Sm Od per FrICG-^klf^SfjZ'nei- cw< CralJoti. 1 Cwt makes 1060 Gallons Dip. * / C?a^n m«/tea 7(90 G?a?fons Dtn Another well-known Powder Dip coits ha w x^*/ y * las much again. Compare the prices Chief Agreuts-BLACKBURNE & 00 , Christchuroh. DISTBICT AGE N T S - Miles an( j -^ ' Ashburton and Rakaia. 1893. AUTUMN AND WINTER 1893. X3EFORE fully entering upon our Autumn and Winter Seasons Trade we JJ would respectfully direct the attention of patrons to the unparalleled ad vantage wo are prepared to offer. THR SUCCESS ATTENDING OUR EFFORTS Since the reorganisation of our business in February, 1892, is without parallel, and in order to provide for further development, and for the better accommoda tion and convenience of customers, we have been compelled to make further and extensive alterations and additions to our premises. THE SHOPS LATELY OCCUPIED ijy Messrs Wilkinson and Lake respectively have been added to our Mantle and Vlillinery Show Room, and a new main doorway will be opened in course or a ew days leading to all Ladies' Department. THE LAHGE NEW SHOW WINDOWS For the Display of Mantles and Millinery will also form an interesting feature of the new arrangements. :(o):_ THE GENTLEMEN'S DEPARTMENTS. Hats, Hosiery, Clothing, &c, are now being re-floored, re-fitted, and re-deco rated, and new Sho\^Rooms and Fitting-on Rooms provided for the Bespoke Tailoring Departments. ' OUR MISS CUNNINGEAMB AND MR FODEN Together have recently visited the Home and European Markets, where they hava met with the most unqualified success. Never before were we in a position to place before the public of this colony such wonderful value. These desirable features so much appreciated by our friends in bygone yeaas have thU season been greatly accentuated, ■ ENORMOUS STOCKS, LATEbT FASHIONS, NEWEST AND FRESHEST GOODS, kT LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICES. The Mantles, Cloaks, Milliutry, &c, have bwen personally selected by Miss Cunninghame, and these, together with our Splendid and Unrivalled Ranges of New Season's Novelty Dresses, are deserving of Special Mention, and would well repay a visit of inspection. AN IMPORTANT PURCHASE. We have been fortunate in seenring for prompt net cash a Clearing Purchase of All-wool Kaiapoi Flannels, comprising fire thousand and sixteen (5016) yards in White Orkney and Shetland on Exceptionally B'avourable Terms, and are now offering same to the public at Special Frices s as follows : 106 Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL Usual price per yard Is, special price 9|d 2012| Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL Usual price per yard Is 7d, special price Is 4d 1180J Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL Usual price per yard Is 9d, special price Is 6d 446| Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL Usual price per yard Is lid, special price Is 8d 1700 Pairs of ENGLISH and COLONIAL BLANKETS FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT AT PROPORTIONATELY LOW RATES. Samples for Comparison Post or Carriage Free on Application. W. STRANGE & CO.. ' OHRfSTOHUROE



! IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA^ASKnYoUfTcRS^IiTTFoRt NELSONS ISSMOATE &c* PURE INDIAN CHINA&CEYUON TEAS! PROCURABLE j DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox, and Co.; LAND, INSURANCE, J o ESTATE AGENT,VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BItOKEU, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated S&Lt Lifl, S'<>o^ Ti"r I<l "** AAtarton alternately Grain Bought and Bold on Commission Clearing SaJes as per arrangement. AGENT FOR-. Matson and Co., Christciiurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Chrisfchurcn Booth, McDonald, and Co., Christciiurch White's Sheep Dip Brantford Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blight Specific Wright, St^pJiwison_a!iil-£K—n---JJ ~~ • D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON. Grass Seed Cleaning. Having Erected (regardless of cost) one of the Best Grass Seed Cleaning Plants in Canterbury, I am now prepared to CLEAN RYEGRASS as it ought to be done at Reasonable Rates. D, Thomas, ASHBURTON. > ■ x ■..■.'' -- — \ I am a Cwh Purchaser OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, *ETC, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. David Thomas, ASHBUETON. PLOUGH SHARES. VXT E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH HOKNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OP IN ASHBURrON, Beiag in airect communication with the Makers, and having roceived largejshipj^ents from both makers. ook:nsacks (FULL SIZE AISD FULL WETGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, AND Harbour's Best Fiye-ply Twijie MAY BE OBTAINED AT OUR STORES. WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT OATS. OATS. BARLEY. AND OTHER PRODUCE. WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS of aU Sorts of PRODUCE at Market Prices, and are prepared to Store Grain on Farmers' account, and to make Advances if required without Commission. MILES & CO. LTD I Aslifourtou and Rakaia,



Business Notices. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILI ING AM© INVESTMENT SOOIETI. Orn<ma: Tanchid Strew, Ashbcktox rpo Encourage the sa/ing of smalt ram J_ the Society will take t MONEY ON DEPOSIT In Bums of One Pound and upwards, In tersst 5 per cent on the following oondi tions:— Sums of One Pound and »pwWi received on Deposit, and Inter** will be allowed on every complete Pound deposited, to be reckoned from the <Uj on which a complete Pound shall havi been deposited, up to the day on when the money shall be withdrawn. * . A Depositor may withdraw the whoU or part of che sum deposited, but notm lee* sum* than One Pound, except when noring tin aoooant. "' Deposits taken for? months at 5 per omt 11 , »•"-"- ' :» H »» for heger periods at <T „ For particulars apply ■ EDWD. STEPHENS, _.- Manager. IrXCELSIOR BTTOETNG FORGE <J AND COACH FACTORY. Jolin Paircr. Jimr, Pnop:a£T6R. Shoeing promptly and efficiently performed. Coach.Ptvintin^ and Repair* a specialty. Mote the Address -- BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall anrilßfet Mail Office, f COD LIVEB OIL. ADE ONLY PROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS PI7KK T4STELE3S DIHESTIBLF Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ore prevents the agitation ct car bo- ■ ted or other beverages, and allows the liment to reman* undisturbed in the ttle Designed feu che use of hotels, rssta o its saloons, clubs and families. Orna mtal in appearanae and full nicke ' ited. Special terms to jobbers, imzfactured by the JE WALKER TOOI- COMPANY i "BOT FLY. IHE WELL "KNOWN PAGE'S - HORSE OIL has been tested by perts, and found to be the best remedy r the Bot Fly. One abplication a week lses a scurf, and the fly 1 cannot penetrate c skin THE WORSE'S FRIEND. 3AGE'S No. 1 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sprains, bruises, or swellings oi ly kind in horses. PAGE'S No. 2 Horse Oils. Sure cure >r sores en backa or shoulders, and any md of broken wound*. Numbers of Testimonials can be' reduced. agentsj For Chertsey Mr T. McDowell, Store* eeper. For Ashburton, Mr Anderson, Saddler For Tinwald, Sit Clark, Saddler. For Geraldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Price, Saddler. Sole Maker and Proprietor F. W. PAGE, CHfIRTSE CANTERBURY. PUBLIC MOTIIK. J. T, Ford & Co. Saye the pleasure to announce to then OLD FRIEMDS AND CLIENTS, is well as to the FARMERS and GRAZIERS of the Ashburton district generally, that they will REGULARLY ATTEND the ASHBURTON and TINWALD Stock Markets, and, have arranged to act in conjunction with Mr, Henry Zander, who will receive ENTRIES and take all instructions, and also render prompt ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET PROCEEDS. LHE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OF Mr 3. T. FORD I will be given to all Stock, etc..,.committed to their cafe for disposal, either by Public Auction or Private Treaty, and Client may have entire confidence that their interests will be fully protected. CLEARING SALES will also have their careful attention either in Town oi Country. J. T. FORJ) & CO., LAFD, STOCK, A WOOL BROKERS, 154 Hereford Street, Christchurch HENRY ZANDER, MKRCff ANT ASHBURTON



j Busirs** NbSoetTTH ■ THi RONCjO PAI mil 'wsjßa! ' ffffacbeaß StewartV NKW CtJBE FOR AjBTHIU. J Prepared trom the ltomssJa cad imilßi ■ HutSOfNeW Zealand) to be Head aßtlßhadiMAKli^lßl rpHB VKW CURfls the only fcU-iliS the arrival of tbt mm»u?m- --..""* MH k ' >^ f,» | "<1 lliii .-.^?_ *l>pfcold Ferer tb« HEW OOnH disinfect*' aoothei. and firw ra<nafefat The NEW' CURiTm the only i»«Jlii Luiif liainfocuut . * 111 In no imtance L^ * d^th occondjlfflS from dipt Win whn. the "St-ir Cum lil mh horn freely u<«ed fr-.tn rhe firm ooteat of the diaewHe, mhl «o great ore -Ha iwwPfT becnre powera. th»t the eoapUick Cf II never bemi known to epmd tTiIBIH members of the familj. - JOB PRIRTMa I POSTERS, Dodf«., "Tiifc il wedding Cards, ICemoriaai' cE*n»: ■!■ itation Catda, Order Blcca*^K*Jl 1 uchine fionka, Reeeipk ejrf>])a^BtakiiH looks. Banqaet Uenas, and StZm 11 I all kinds. _ s^^-IH LTMI.TED,' ' " :aB " at reasonable - M|| Eenry Zander. :B r BEB to intimate that I hare ioa* L Landed a .Largo and Varied Stock of ' r {||j| mum y ousts <| | «vii» , •rait GUNS OUlft | HOLLTS' BEST MAKES. \*^r> |j Bingle and Doable Barrel, Breech and • ... i Muzzle Loading,, r ~|l WELL WOBTH INSPECTION. ||| RevolTera " *'/r „]■ AMMUNITION . . "|| AMEHHITB>H--||l Cartridges Cartridge Cases.. ' ',>■ Cups '' Shot ■- ■ fell C and H Powder' Smokeless Powder Flasks Belts , ; | I Kecappers Widi." " ;■. lf|| Punches Loaden imgi etc. etc . •• : 111 l SOOTHS-' ■■ '■■■|i V ell-known RANGES atKKDUOID PRICfiS. . |i|| Hprnsby's and Bansome's Pbugh Bhares>. if BEDUCEI) IBICES. Ijf ■' Standards and Fencing Win at / • U REDUCED PRICES. ' iVjff Ironmongery, China, and Glassware in ''llfw, _ all their Branches. , T9 G rosaries and ProTWons, Wines end ■MM 3pirits of every description. ,^|| HENRY 2AHMS-§ GENERAL MERCHANT ; : ' M DIBEGT IMP^MEa* '[ || v ''-idENT FOR--f """H Sun Fire Insurance tk>mpan>* 4l| Oanton Marine Insurance Company 11 Australian Ma. koal Vrovtde«t RoehW M ? e5 Z^S ld "l A»*«»««i ».«*. Cfc II «t *< fun MO VOi :;1|