The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xiv. no; 2945,

Ahhbfbtojs : W^nesday, April 12, 1893.

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tsusmess Notices. THE ASHB^URTON GUAB.DIAN, from and after the 30th November, 1889 the terms of Subscription to thia journal will be as follows, viz :— U PAID IN ADVANCE. Pot Quarter .. 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6d 1, Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d Year ... 24s Od, by post 37s Od W BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d , Year ... 30s W, by post, 43s Od Birth Marriage, and Death Notices, if paidtoi at the time of insertion, 2a 6d, if booked, 4s each Stamps may be sent as payment yOßATirmr-OOMTORTXIfGh EPPS'SCOCOJL \ BK/BAICFAST. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural lawt Which govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper ties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps bag provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-Savoured beverage which may gave us many heavy doctors" bills. ltigbythejuaicioußUseofsucharticlesofdiet 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 tbere is a weak point. Wo may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properlj nourished frame."—See article in toe Civil Strvm Gazette. ■*. Mads simply with boiling wafer or milk. golilin i-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled tb.Ul*• JAMES EPPS & CO., 0 HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, LONDON. ENGLAND. - \NE box of Clark's 841 Pills v 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 i all chemists and patent medicine vendors Sold proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co,, Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. IjlOßthe Blood is the Life. Clark's world Jj famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all imparities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, a>id sores of all kinds, its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m 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. ffTOWLES' PENNYROYAL AND JL STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is 3£d to 2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Mediciie Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN aid MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions \T EATING'S POWDER, XV rr EATING'S POWDER, JV XT'EATINGS POWDER, XV TS EATING'S POWDER, j£ EATING'S POWDPR, TT EATING'S POWDER, fBUGS, FLEAS, KILLS- MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. TT AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, ri i TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, T_J 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 Tms only. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. Apubel*' vegetable sweeimeat, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal or thread 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. blancards ; lODINE OF IRON DTT TQ APPROVED by the Academy of Medicine I of Paris, are especially . ecommended by *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. No».e genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out th^Colonics _ tnCR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, JJ Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill Tola, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY'& Compound, a demulcent expecj tcrfcnb, for coughs, colds and chest complaints. RAY'S Compound, for Coughs Colds, is equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. T/ AY'S Tic Pills, a apecific inN earalgis t\_ Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. r INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS jjj digestive, corrective, and agreeably Aperient, / 10AGULINE.— Cement for broken \J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England VENABLES, HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Cases. All parts, booh Internal and External, ■pecially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. 0. VENABLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road Lilinqtw Londoo



! Business Notices i IM TSOH & STOCK JxL 55 Jewew Street, London, E.G. Publisners oi CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromos etc. The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, 6 FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added ~IOW VITALITY DR OHUKCHTLL6 Syrup Hypophosphite of Time proscribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility ft mtaine two of the princip.il ingre.; dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot he tor ghlyrecommended for Delica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITE3 is real Brain Food, and in oases •Vluscular and Nervous Exhaustion ai acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bofctle bears Dr Churchill's signature Price, Prepared orly by QWANN fiHEMISI HWANNj VHBMIBT, PARIS. OR!ZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS JLJ 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 (roae, green and white). .Sivon-Oriza-Velonbe, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Saron-Oriza (Oriza Soap)~No, 2, extra fine, in boxes, 8 oakes. 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 toilefc water wth the perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for! adies' toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs ot Scotch j lavender flowers; a rich toilet water, de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water Oriza-Water-—Concentrated and lasting. I Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. [ i Gouttes - Oriza - Dentifrice —An extract for preserving he teeth and gums in good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel > Ess Ortla -et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkerch c without staining. Oriza-Oil—Variously perfumed ; for ren- I dering the hair sof b and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off. Oriza-Lacie (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 velvety softness or youth. Or zaline-Color»nte (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, anc* bottle; or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Violefcfce of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-Orizi Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the flr w«t PAE OIDIUM MANUFACTURED BY Gounelle Jeune, SALON—FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia: nEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., 3 SOnEBIET PJLACC, MELBOURNE. A MOST powerful Insecticide, and guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mil dew, Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para sitical Insects of Piants, 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 to GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO , 3 Somerset Place, MELB 0 TJBNE. 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 Sinapism is employed with success in cases of Neuralgia, Diseases of the Throat, Palpitations of the Heart, Convulsions, Lumbago, Bheumatism, Congestion? Paralysis, and Apoplectic '*its. Prepared with choice Mustard Powder the Universal Sinapism possesses all the ' qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napiSm> PARIS: P. Meulby, 135 Rue Sfc-Antoine. I To ba had from all Chemists and fron 1 Australian Drug Company, Ltd, Sydney



i Business Notices New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABLISh"eI) 0~. _ 18 8 9 CAPITAL^ONITMILLION. THE PBEMIEJB AIO) WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, fH'IGHHtNG MACHMJiiS, <fco., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST THRRBNT KATHS MILES & CO., LTD. AGENTS 1 DFATH TO PARASITES ! I SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. FLUID i^^m^^^m^m-^ml POW DF R I Umul and recommended hy Flock. trn»«lan<f r«rnmm«ndfd toy- Flock. W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 ,M. C. Obbell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisbome ... 20,000' -V. O. Rutherford, Amuri ... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, <3cago ... 30,000 ri. W, Mcßab, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In ['A. Symons, Marlborough ... 45,000 vestment Company, South- F. H. Richmond, Marlborough 13,000 land 17,000 And by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock in New Zealand, and many millions Owners. hroughonr the world. W«wly Entrodnced. i JPrice—(in casks) 5s 6(1 per Price—(in kegs) £>O« per cwt. ' ■ Ca-allon. 1 Cwl x makes 1000 Gallons Dip. 1n ii to • - r »oo rv T . «. Another well-known Powder Dip costs ha 1 Gallon Flutd makes 100 Gallons Dip. a 8 muc h aga i n . Compare the prices Oliief A.gf ei*ts—BLACKBURNE & 00 , Christchurch. disteict AGENTs-Miles and Co., Ltd. Ashburton and Bakaia. | - W. STRANGE & 00. ; 1893. AUTUMN AND WINTER 1893. "DEFORE fully entering upon our Autumn wd Winter Seasons Trade we •'-' would respectfully direct the attention of patrons to the unparalleled ad vantages we 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, ancl 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 | By Messrs Wilkinson and Lake respectively have been added to our Mantle and ' Millinery Show Room, and a new main doorway will be opened in course ot a few days leading to all Ladies' Department. THE LAHUE 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 Show Rooms and Fitting-en Rooms provided for the Bespoke Tailoring Departments. OUR MISS OUNNINGHAME AND MR FODEN Together have recently visited the Home and European Markets, where they have met with the most unqualified success. Never before were we in a position to place before the public of this colony such wonderful value. Those desirable features so much apprpciated by our friends in bygone yeais have this season been greatly accentuated, ENORMOUS STOCKS, \ LATEbT FASHIONS, NEWEST AND FRESHEST GOODS, AT LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICES. The Mantles, Cloaks, Millinery, &c, have been personally selected by Miss Cunninghame, and these, together w:th 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 favourable Terms, and are now offering same to the public at Special Prices, 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 1180| Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL Usual price per yard Is 9d, special price Is od 446| Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL ; . Usual price per yard Is lid, special price Is oa 1700 Pairs of ENGLISH and COLONIAL BLANKETS FULL SIZE AND PULL WEIGHT AT PROPORTIONATELY LOW RATES. Samples for Comparison Post or Carriage Free on Application. W. STRANGE & CO., CHRTSTOIIUtvCEI



I IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK >YOUR GROCER FOR NELSONS GOLDfcSUERMffIALS ■»■ !«■■■ *S<+F**L' CELEBRATEDfcTHE BBSmmW&tf, PURE INDIAN CHINA&CEYLON TEAS I PROCURABLE DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox, and Co.) LAND,INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL AND 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 AGENT FOB- Matson and Co., Christchurch 1 Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christehurch Booth, McDonald, and Co., Christchurch White's Sheep Dip Brantford Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blight Specific Wright, Stephenson and Co., DuHedin Planet Jupiter Garden and Field Tools. D. THO M A *? f ASHBURTON. Grass Seed Cleaning 1. 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. I am a Cishl Purchaser OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, ETC, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. David rJ homas, ASnBURTON. PLOUGH 'SHAKES. ~W" E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH HOKNSBFS AND RANSOMES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURTON, Beiag hi direct communication with the Makers, and having received large'shipnients from both makers. OORNSAOKS (FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, AND Harbour's Best Firc-pl^ 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 at Market Prices, and are prepared to Store Grain on Farmers' account, and to make Advances if required without Commission. j MILES & CO. LTD AHliburton nnd Rakaia,



I Brisirc*** Notice?. THE RONGO PAI TENEI KAI KOUTOU KATOA maebean Stewart's NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. EW CUBE EOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIi NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITrH. Prepared trom the Mountain a«d fortai Plants of New Zealand) I' . , — In Asthma the New Our* hat proved its*! to be Head tad Shoulders Above All Other Remedies' THltf NEW CURlFisfhe only Spcnffio J_ yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEW CURE has 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 CURB disinfects, soothes and give* refreshing bleep. The NEW CURE is the only true Lung Disinfectant In no inßtance bm a de<tth occurred from dipthoria when tho " New Cure has been freely used from the first outlet of the disease, and so great aro its pro tective powers, th?t the complaint has never been known to spread to other members of the family. The New Cure, 3s M ; Grindelia Robot* Clear Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d JOB PRINTING. T3 OSTE RS. Dodgers, Billheads, ■t^ Programmes, Memorandum Forma, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Bkcks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Ticket* of all kinds. TH*5 ASHBDHTOiV FUB ISIIfVG (0 LIMITED, Having c supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on the shortest notice, in the best style, and at reasonable rates Henry Zander. I BEG to intimate that I hare just Landed a Large »nd Varied Stock of ftvini ouurs HOLLIS 1 BEST MAKES. Single and Double Barrel, Breech and Muzzle Loading. WELL WOBTH INSPECTION. RcYolvers ReTolTem AMMUNITION AMMUNITION Cartridges Cartridge Cases Caps Shot 0 and H Powder Smokeless Powder Flasks Belts Kecappers Wads Punches Loaders etc. etc. SCOTT'S V ell-known RANGES at REDUCED PRICES. i Hornsby's and Ransome'a Plough Shares BEDUCED PBIOEa Standards and Fencing Wire at ' REDUCED PRICES. Ironmongery, China, and Glassware in all their Branches. Groceries and Provisions, Wines and Spirit's of every description. HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DiBEST IMPORTER. . —— - -AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company* 1 Oanton Marine Insurance Company Australian Mutoal Vrnvide** Poeisty New Zealand and Australian 8.8, Co, J. T. Ford and Co.



Business Notices. , . . ■— ■ I ASHBURTON PJSRitfANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offices : Tancbei> Street, Asobvweojx i ry*O Encourage th« saving of small sums X the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, In terest 5 per cent on the following condi tions :— Sums of One Pound and »pwares 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 hate 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 in less sume than One Pound, except when closing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent ii it « »» °jr ii for longer periods at o  For particular* apply EDWD, STEPHENS, Manager. EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORG^I AND COACH FACTORY. Jobn Pa?:et. Jimr, PROPRIETOR, Shoeing promptly and effeeiently performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office. JENHER'S ; PRIZE MED^L COD LIVER OIL. \ MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS PDKIC T4STELES3 DKiESTTBLT? THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTOR Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it ' pulls the Cork the easiest I and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo nated or other beveraged, and allows the ■ediment to reman* undisturbed in the oottle Designed toi che use of hotels, rest* v ..ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. M\riufactur«l by the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY BOT FLY. mHE WELL "KNOWN PAGE'S J- HORSE OIL has been tested by experts, and found to be the best remedy for the Bot Fly. One abplication a week raises a scurf, and the fly cannot penetrate the skin THE HORSE'S FRIEND. T>AGE'S No, 1 Horse Oils. Sure cure _L for sprains, bruises, or swellings oi any kind in horses. PAGE'S No. 2 Horse Oils, Sure cure for sores en backs or shoulders, and any kind of broken wounds. Numbers of Testimonials can be produced. AGENTS For Chertsey Mr T. McDowell, Store keeper. For Ash burton, Mr Anderson, Saddler For Tinwald, Mr Clark, Saddler. For Geraldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Price, Saddler. Sole Maker and Proprietor F. W, PAGE, CHERTSEY, CANTERBURY PUBLIC HOTICE. J. Ti Ford & Co. Have the pleasure to announce to theit OLD FRIENDS AND CLIENTS, as well as to the FARMERS and GRAZIERS of the Ash bur ton district generally, that they will REGULARLY ATTEND the ASHBURTON and TINWALD Stock Markets, and have arranged to act in conjuncticr with Mr Henry Zander, who will receive ENTRIES and take all instructions, and also render prompt ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET PROCEEDS. THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OF Mr J. T. FORD, will be given to all Stock, etc.] committed to their care 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 or Country. J. T. FORJ) & CO., LAND, STOCK, & WOOL BROKERS, [ 154 Hereford Street, Christchurch HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT ASHBURTON