The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 29^0.

AaiiBTTKTOJY: Saturday, M>reli 11, 1893.

PRICE: ONE PENNT



• ;us tr-ss notices. THE ASHBUH^ON UIMRmAN From and after the 30th November, 1889 the terma of Subscription to this» journal will be as follows, viz :— It PAID iS ADVANCE. Pot Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s bd \ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18a 6d Year ... 24s Od, by post 37b Od IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by po&t, 21s 6d Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth Marriage, and Death Notices if paidloi at the time of insertion, 2s 6d, if booked, 4s each Stamps may be sent as payment GRATEnTL-COMrORTIHGr. EPPS'S COCOA, "By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws frhich govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the flue proper tie* of well-selected cocoa. Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It ia by the judicious use of such articles of diet 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 rondy to attack wherever there is a weak point. We i may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves i Well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."—See articl« ia the Civil S*rviH 9a**tto. ->. Hade simply with boiling water or milk. foldini-lb. packets by Grocen, labelled tiMMH* JAMES EPPS & CO., S) BOUCEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, LONDON. EKQLAfIP.' 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 the back. Guaranteed free, from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patsnt medicine vendors Sold proprietors, The Linceln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. TTTORthe Blood is the Life. Clark's world _Lj famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, - scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, aad sores of all kinds, its effects are marvel ■ j lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 2s 9d, and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England, j h 1 OWLES' PENNYROYAL ATST) , J 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 Medicrie Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG ' CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all . the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions .



•# Business "Notices I U t 8 O H & STOCK i 55 Jewbn Street, London, E.C. i Publi&oers of I OHRI6TMAB, BIIITHDAx*, I WEDDING, TEXT, <fee, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Ohromos etc. The original Publishers of i The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, * 1 FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added ~iOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL & Syrup 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 j deficient in the above complaints, viz., I' i'hosphorus and Lime. It cannot be tor ghlyrecommendedforDelica Childre Dr Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES ia real Brain Food, and in cases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion *.» acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Chui chill's signature Price, Prepared orly by U WANN / ( HEMISI LIWANNj UHEMIST. PARIS. ORIZA PERFOMERI. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, t c grand's special products _Lj — 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, in boxes, 6 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, .rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet. Aqua-Oriza—New toileD 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 forl 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 hd teptn and gums in good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentairo, 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-Lacle (Oriza Milk) —An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on che face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) —For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvaty softness o* youth. Or zaline-Colotiinte (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 Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a , nosegay of violets. | ss-Ojfiz% Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the flc wm



T7" EATING'S POWDER, & C \r EATING'S POWDER, JV \r EATING'S POWDER, XV C KEATING'S POWDER, G POWDFR, TT EATING'S POWDER, C fBUGS, FLEAS, I £ILLS 4 MOTHS, BEETLES, IMOSQUITOES. r TT AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, U ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, c JJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, c TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but is unrivalled in destroying FLEAS, BUGS, • COCKROACHES, BEETLES, C 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. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEEIMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestjxal or thbkad 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. BUNCARDS~~" lODINE OF IRON DTT T Q APPROVED by the Academy of Medicine of Paris, are especially ecommended to ►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. None genuine unless signed , Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies *'^ "TflOß. COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Jj Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, Ac. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill? , Tolu, etc,, with Chlorodyne. KAY'b Compound, a demulcen+expec tcr&nb, for cough 3, colds and chest complaints. T7"AY'S Compound, for Coughs j\. Colds, is equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. TT AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inlS euralgi? t\_ Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. r IftUM CATHARTICUM PILLS JLJ digestive; corrective, and agreeably Aperient. /^tOAGULINE,— Cement for broken \y articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England VENABLES, HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. AH parts, bech Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. 0. VENABLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Iload Islington London.



PAE OIDIUM MANUFACTURED BY Gounelle Jeune, SALON—FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia: GEO. BURK FRANOART & CO., 3 gOMEBSEX PJLA.CK, M ELBOURNE. 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 han been cried 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 & CQ , 3 Somerset Place, MELB OVMNE. 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 at hand a few Mustard Leaves, for they are known to prevent a great number of in dispositions. The Sinapiam is employed with suocesi in cases of Neuralgia, Diseases of th< Throat, Palpitations of the Heart, Convulsions, Lumbago, Rheumatism Congestions? Paralysis, and Apoplectic Jbits. Prepared with choice Mustard Powde: the Universal Sinapism possesses all th< qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany sac! napism. PARIS : P. Mkitley, 135 Rue Sfc-Antoine. To b» had from all Chemists and fror AciaTRAXUN Drug Company, Ltd. Sydney*



. Business Notices j_ . _ M Zealand Insurance Company. BfITABLISfIYb° .. ... 185 9 CAPITAL—ONF MILLION. THE PHEMIJiB AND~WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR .PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT KATKS MILES & CO., LTD. AGENTS DEATH TO PARASITES 1 1 SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. FLUID WSfSiSSSSSBi POWDER (non-poisonous.) l*^^^^™ Ba*MBWB (poisonous.) lined and ri>comm«niird by Flock. Ua«d and rrromm«n<l»d toy— Flock. W. Gerakd, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. C. Okbell, Canterbury ... -5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 Jf. O. Rutherford, Amuri... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Ocago ... 30,000 <x. W, Mcßae, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In- A. Symons, Marlborough ... 45,000 vestment Company, Sou th- F. H. Richmond, Marlborough 13,000 land ... 17,000 A»d by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock in New Zealand, and many millions Owners, hroughont the world. ar«wiy intr«<incea. I»rice-(irf casks) Ss 6dL per Price—(in kegs) sOs per crwt. Oallon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons -Dip. «n « ttt •- t »•,„ « « «. Another well-known Powder Dip costaha 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dip. a 8 muo h again. Compare the prices Chief Agfeuts—BLACKBURNE & CO, Christchureh. district AGBNTS- Mileß and Co., Ltd. Ashburton and Bakaia.



W. STRANGE & (MVB Gkeat Extension Sale is now on, AHD WILL CONTINUE UNTIL Tuesday, February 28, On which day we Complete our HALF-YEARLY STOCK-TAKING. —IMPORTANT!— SERGES- SEBGttS. S3BRGK?. EX AURANGI. WE have Just Opened a Large Shipment of New Season's Dress Serges in shades of Navy, Blask, Cardinal and Brfcwn, which we have purchased for Prompt Net Cash on exceptionally favorible terms. As we complete our Half-Yearly Stock- Taking on the 28th insf\, and being 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 I Autumn and Winter wear, at from 20 to 25 per cent, under prices usually charged i for similar goods. ' FIEST GENESAL AND GRAND DISPLAY. Early in March we hopo to make our FIRST GENERAL and I GRAIN D DISPLAY of NEW SEASON'S NOVELTIES comprising Novelty Dresses, Mantles, Millinery, Corsets, Underclothing, Ribbons, 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 BARGAINS for this and next week are QUITE EXOEPJMONAL. 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. I SPECIAL SALE ADVANTAGES I t T© . " BUYERS OF CARPETS AND PARTIES FURNISHING, ! W. STRANGE & CO., I 3 n OHRISTOHOROIL



IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK YOUR GROCER FOR NELSONS o^l MO ATE" #t<*f**L> CELEBRATEDkTHE BESI j* Sr¥7*Z*, PURE INDIAN CHINA& CEYLON TEAS PROCURABLE



•■ DAT ID THOMAS, . (Late Matson, Cox, and Co.) A UCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL AN D GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fat, Hides, etc., on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangement. . - AGF.NT FOE- Matson and Co., Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch Booth, McDonald, and Co., Christchurch White's Sheep Dip Brantford Reaper and Binder London and .Lancashire Insurance Company Giaham's Foot Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blight Specific Wright, Stephenson and Co., Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden and Field Tools. B, THOMAS, v ASHBURTON. Grass Seed Cleaning. Having Erected (regardless of cost) one of the Best Grass Seed Cleaning Plants in Canterbury, lam now prepared to CLEAN RYEGRASS , as it ought to be done at Reasonable Rates. D, Thomas, ASHBURTON. 1 am a Cash Purchaser OP WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, ETC, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. David Thomas, A3HBURTON. PLOUGH SHAEBS. i ——— "IXT E ARE PREPARED TO SUP PL V BGT H HORNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURIX)M, Being iv direct communication with the Makers, and having received largejshipuients from both makers. COKNSACKS (FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT) | \ AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, AND Harbour's Best Fire-ply Twine 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 afc Market Prices, and are prepared to Store Grain on Farmers' account, and to make Advances if required without Commission. MILES & CO. LTD ) Ashburtoii and Rakaia.



• Busirco* otice*. ! < . THM RO^Gv* Pal TEJSKI KJu. I KOUTOU KATOA , iUacbe»n Stewart's NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. | E W CUBE KOR GROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA NEW 'JURE FOli CHROAIC BRONCHJTTB. Prepared from the Mountain tad fonti Plants of New Zealand} In Asthma the Vtw Cars has proved itsel to be Head tad Shoulders Above All Other Remedy nnHJC KKW CURE istheonJj Specific X yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEW CUBE baa no rival. It saves emetics, lighting fires, hot baths, and all the attendant worry incidental of the arrival of the Midnight Monster. \ \ In .typhoid Fever the NEW CURA disinfects, soothes and gives refreshing sleep, . The NEW CURE is the only true Lung; Disinfectant In no instance lia* & death occurred from diptheria whau the "* New Cure has been freely used from the first outset of the disease, and so great are its pro tective powers. tb»t the complaint has never been known to epretri *o other members of the family. The New Cure, 3s 8d ; Grindelia RoDusfc Civar Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d JOB PRINTING. TDOSTERS, Dodders, Billheads, XT Prc^ramraes, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Metnoriam Cards, In vitation Cards, O^-der Elrcks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. THU asiibihto\ mmm to LIMITED, Having t supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on the shortest notice, (n the best style, and at reasonable rates PUBLIC NOTICh. rHE Office of the Ashburton Publishing « Company, Limited, WILL BK CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. for dinner hour in compliance with the Factories Act. ASHBURTON IUBLISHINO CO. FRENCH CREAM QUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Crated Waters Been, Ales Cider Chao*pagne <fee. Abtillibt Lahk LovnoH W. j. BUSH AND CO TjISTILLEKS 4ad IMPOBTERB or ESSENTIAL OILS A FRUH ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Marifacturei* Extra Super Lemon, which is doable the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. Family Dairy Churns, Factory Chornt Factory Batter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack %rm Print Butter Car riers. German Dairy Paper And everything needed in a ujmpleU Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SON* Concord, N.H., U.S A; Established 1818 HERCULES jJAKING POWDER IS THE BEST Those who hive not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes, Scones, Pastry, 4a fTIHAN SPARE NT BLOCK ICF Jl MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED "pORTER BLANCH AB CHJNCORD, N.H. U.S.A, 1 Marufactubxbs of ahd D«aLm, ALL KINM OF Oalirv Gooclsf spbcljlltjty



• Business Notices. < ■ i ASHBURTOJS PfcRidANESI BUILD, ING- AND INVESTMENT SOOIET*. Offices : Tahcheo Street, Ashburton j — i r I "O Encourage the saving of small stuns X the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT Id sums of One Pound and upwards, In : t;i' sr, 5 per cent on the following condi tions :— Sums of One Pound and up wares received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every complete Pound deposited, to be reckoned from the day o i which a complete i'uuml shall hay« been deposited, up to the day on when ; the money shall be withdrawn. ','.■■■ I A Depositor may withdraw the whole or pare of the sum deposited, but not in lew mime than One Pound, except when ! dosing the account, j Deposit* token for 3 months at 5 percent ti »i * .:» H »» for longer periods at « \, For particular* apply . EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. TTXCELSIOft SHOEING FORGE fy and COACH FACTORY. John Pa*r<*f. Junr, PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effeciently performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall ami next Mail j Office. i JENSEN'S .PRIZE MJSDA/L COD LIVER OIL MADE ONLY PROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS POkfi TASTELESS DWESTIBLF XT A N HOUT EN 'S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA. Best and Gone Farthest. ; It is the OriginaJ. A.ll other* are Imitation*. ' PHILADELPHIA, 1876. HAUTHAWA V'B I 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 COBK EXTRACTOR. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pwlls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. , Its are prevents the agitition of carbo lated or other beverage*, and allows the ediment to remaii* undisturbed in the ootfcle Designed tot che use of hotels, r9Sta v -ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna. mental in appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Hiijufactural by the THE WALKER TOO! OO^PANT VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are tollewer) Sare« 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 othar Soap , One trial is sufficient to convince you TOE MAYING AND REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) ! For Cold Stores, Frsezing and Chilling Establishments, &nd all Icemakinp an<l 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 Dry Air Refrigerators on Lightfoot System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied to the end of 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company Jdciited'l Wanwing Director : MR. T. B. LIGHT! FOOT, 0 *,