The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xiv. no. 3942. •

Ashburtoin : Saturday, April 8, 1898.

price: one penny



tsusiness Notices. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1889 the terms of Subscription to thia journal j will be aa follows, viz :— If PAID IX ADVANCE. Par Ouarter ... 6s 6d, by poafc, 9s 6d \ Half-year... 12a 6d, by post, 18a §d , Year ... 24s Od, by post 37a Od Vt BOOKBD. ,| Per Quarter ... 7a 6d, by post, 10a 9d „ Half-year... 16a Od, by post, 21a 6d Year ... 30a Od, by post, 435-Od Birth. Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid tor at the time of insertion, 2a 6d, if booked, 4s eaoh Stamps may be sent as payment "GRATEFUL-COMrORTINa. EPPS'SJOCOi I BE/B .A/KZIE 1 JLST. •By a thorough knowledge ol tha natural latni Which govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper oar breakfast tables with* a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many Heavy doctors' bills. Itisbytnejudioioususe.otsucharticlesoidle* that a constitution may bo gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attaclc wherever there is a weak point. W« may escape many a fatal shaft by Keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly- Bourlshed frame."-Bee article la tbe Civilß*o*9 Qcuuttt, -> Made simply with boiling wafer or milk. goldin l-Vo. packets by Gxaoers, Übelled tbMS^ JAMES EPPS & CO., 0 BOM(EOPATHIC CHEMISTS, LONDON. ENGLAND. ~ 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 tho back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and P&tont medicine vendors Sold proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. rpOR the Blood is thelafe. 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, add sores of allkinds, its effects are marvel 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. fi^OWLES 1 PENNYROYAL AND X STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes la Jidto 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINOOLIS and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions V EATING'S POWDER, jr EATING'S POWDER, T^EATING'S POWDER, JV T£ EATING'S POWDER, TT EATING'S POWDFR, TT EATING'S POWDER, (BUGS, FLEAS, &ILLS- MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. TT AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, tl TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, ri I_l ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, U ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, ' TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but ia unrivalled in destroying FLEAS, BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS IN FURS, and every other apecies of insect. Sportamen will find thia invalu able for destroying fleas in the dogß, 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 Tina only. * KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A FUMLY VEGETABLE SWEEIMKAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only jertain remedy for intestinal or thbead WOBMB. It ia a perfectly safe and mild pre paration; and ia especially adapted for Children. Sold in tins, by all. Druggwte. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London. BLANCARDS" lODINE OF IRON DTTTQ A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine A of Paris, are eapecially .ecommended by Medical Celebntiea 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, Pan*. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through-! otttthe Colonica __^ ~£pOß COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Jj Asfchnia, Ipifoenza, Consumption, TRAY'S Compound Essence of Lin J^ seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill" Tola, etc» f with Ohlorodyne. KAY'& Compound, ademulcen*expec tcrwafc, for coughs, colds and chest complaints: TRAY'S Comi»#und, for Coughs _l\. Colds, is equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific inN euralgw Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine CATHARTICUM PILLS I j digestive, corrective, and agreeably aperient. /^tOAGULINE.— Cement for broken \J articles. ' Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England VENABLES, HIOH-GLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Cases. All parts, booh Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to 1 resist every variation of temperature. 0, YENABLUS 'S OQ, 18T and 189 Essex Road^



1 Business Notices i ______ : — MTSOH & STOCK 55 JTbwkn Street, Lohdon, E.O. Publisners ot CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Ohromos etc. The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, A FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added "MhTviTAUT V DR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Cough and General Debility £t >ntali» two of the principal ingrej 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 ghlyrecommondedforDelica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup © HYPOPHOSPHITEB is real Brain Food, and in cases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion »i acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr ChuiemU's pipnature Price, Prepared orly b> BWANN HHEMIBI W.ANNS \J HEM IST. ■■PARIS."' OSIZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, X E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS I 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, in boxes, S calces. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Ow'za-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and whit* yiolet. Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water wth the perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted forladie*' toilets. Orlza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs ot Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toiM 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. Oriza-Dentaire, 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-Lacte (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 velvety softness of youth. OFzaLine-Coloiante (the beat 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 Eaa-Oriza-Incoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite * nosegay of violets. ss-Oma Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the flew«» _^ PAR OIDITJM MANCFACTUBED BY Gounelle Jeurve, SALON—FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia; CEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., 3 lOMCBSEI PLACE, MELBOURNE. AMO§T 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, i The great discovery for Phylloxera, Codlin Moth, and diseaae in Sugar Cane For Pamphlets and all information apply GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., 3 Somerset Place, MELB 0 UENE. THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARP LEAF IS of an easy employ, clean, takes little spape, is ready for immediate use and acts promptly. Everybody should always have at hand a few Mustard Leaves, for **icy we 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, [Rheumatism, Congestion* Paralysis., and Apoplectic *its. ' * ' ' ■ Prepared with choice Mustard Powdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and aotiyity. Directions for use accompany each napism. ■*■-" PARIS: P. Mbui<E y j 135 Rue St-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and fron AcaTBAWAS Drco Company, Ltd, Sydney



Business Notices > New Zealand Insuraace Company. i ESTABLIS hITd ... ~ 18 6 9 capital—onF million. thepkemieb and wealthiest colonial COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— i RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES MILES & CO., LTD. j .' - -AGENTS 1 I ,_.■— .1 ■ ■ i i DEATH TO PARASITES ! ! j SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. I FLUID ißßaa POWDER Km n (Noir-POisoNotTS.) (poisokotts.) rued »n* recommend** by Flock. U •*«) nnd recommended toy— Flock. W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R."T). McLean, Hawke's Bay 68,000 M. C. Obbbxx, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 .V. O. Rutherford, Amuri... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Ocago ... 30,000 G. W, Mcßae, 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. 'KKSM S « c* per *Tr°?rFf£BltD €Tt- : €*ollon. 1 Gwt w»a*fiß lOuu Gallons Dvp. Another well-known Powder Dip easts ha 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dip. as much again. Compare the pricea Chief AgentB— BL ACKBURNE & 00 , Christchuioh. district AGENTS-Miles and Co., Ltd^ Ashburton and Bakaia. "WTSTRANGE &■ Oif). ■ . 1893. AUTUMN AND WINTER 1893. BEFORE fully entering upon our Autumn and Winter Season^ Trado we would respectfully direct the attention of patrons to the unparalleled ad vantage we are prepared to offer. THR SUCCESS ATTENDING OUR EFFORTS Sinoe 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 *, 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 LAHGE NEW SHOW WINDOWS "For the Display of Mantles and Millinery will also form an interesting feature o! the new arrangements 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 reoently 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. Ihose desirable features so much appreciated b/ our friends in bygone yeaas have this season been greatly accentuated, ENORMOUS STOCKS, LATEST FASHIONS, NEWEST AND FRESHEST GOODS, A.T LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICES. The Mantles, Cloaks, Millinery, &c, have b«en personally selected by Miss Cunninghame, and these, together with our Splendid and Unrivalled Rauges of New Season's Novelty Dresses, are deserving of Special Mention, and would well lepay a visit of inspection. AN IMPORTANT PURCHASE. We have been fortunate in seeming for prompt net cash a Clearing Purchase of All-wool Kaiapoi Flannels, comprising five thousand and sixteen (5016) yards ia White Orkney and Shetland on Exceptionally Favourable Terms, and are now offering same to the public at Special Prices, as follows : • 106 Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEIi . Usual pyice per yard Is, special price 9£d 2012£ Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL, ',,.«• Usual price per yard Is 7d, special price Is «a 11804 Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL Usual price per yard Is 9d, special price Is oa 446J Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL . Usual price per yard Is lid, special price Is oa 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., OHRfSTOHURCI.



I w ■ I IF. YOU LIKE NICE TEA-ASKMOURiCROCgR FOR J NELSONS #t©MOArE &c- \ PURE INDIAN CHIWA& CEYLON TEAS PROCURABLE I DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox, and Co.) v A UCTIONEER, 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 FOX- Matson and Co., Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin ?- National Mortgage Company, Christahurch Booth, McDonald, and Co., Christchurch White's Sheep Dip Brantford Keaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Hot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blight Specific v Wright, Stephenson and Co., Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden and Field Tools. ■ 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. x — D, Thomas, ASHBURTON. I am a Cxsto Purchaser OF ' WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, ETC; IN LARGE OB SMALL QUANTITIES. David Thomas, ASHBUhTON. PLOUGH SHARES. ~~" -rjrr c are prepared to supply both HORNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURFON, Beiag in tiirect communication with the Mafcera, and having received large'staipuurot* from both makers. OORNSAOKS (FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, • And Harbour* Best Flye-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 at Market Prices, and are prepared to Store Grain on Farmers' account, and to make Advances if required without Commission. MILES &. CO. LTD! I AaijtMirton uiid Kakaia,



I Busir':«4 Kotioe*. THK ROKGO PAI TKKEI Kfci KOUTOU KATOA , ;^, flffacbeuiTfel%ewan vt NEW CURB FOR ASTHMA. EW CUBS KOR CROUP NEW CURB FOR DIFHTHKBI* new amilifoH'dsmsio\ 1  , BRONCHITIS.* , T ... Prepared from the Mountain aad fora* Plants of New Zealand] i In Asthma the Now Cut* h«* proved lImI to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedied rpHB NEW CURB is the only Sptaife _L yet disoorered for Diphtheria. ; In Cronp the NEW CURE hat no rival. It saves emetics, lighting fins, hot baths, . and all the attendant worry inofcfeatelof the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In Xyphoid FevsTthe NIWOORS /.{ dimfeetai sootnw, ana giPM MnMßfea^'*' sleep. - '■ ' The NSW CURS is ths only tow I Lang Disinfectant In no instance has a d«*th occurred I from diptheria whan the *' New Cure I liv been froely used from the 6rst outset ' of the di«eHse, »nd so great are its pro tective powers, thut the oomplaißt hat never been known to spreut to ether - members of the family. The Now Cure, 3r Ad ; Orindeli* RoMst Cigar Asthma Tohaoco, 2s 6d JOB PRINTING. POSTERS. Dodgers, Billheads, Programmes, Memorandum Eonas, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Gaflla> In .. vitation Cards, Order Blcclw, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books. Banquet Menus, and TJoksts of all kinds. X THK Asm! wmm » LIMITED, Having s supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, andSpeeial lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on • the shortest notice. In V*"* 1 the best ktyle, and at reasonable rated Henry Zander. - - ■ ■ i I bug t<> intimate that I hare just Landed a I^rge wd Varied Btook of eums ovn OlJf¥B OUMO HOLLIS 1 BEST MAKES. Single and Double Barrel, Breech and Muzzle Loading. WELL WORTH INSPECTION. ■teYolrera ; RcTolreri AMMUNITION AMMUNITION Cartridges Cartridge Cases Caps Shot C and H Powder Smokeless Powder Flasks Belts - liecappera Wads Punches Loaders etc. etc SCOTT'S Well-known RANGES at REDUCED / PRICES. • Hornsby's and Raflsotne's Plough Shares REDUCED PBICE& Standards and Fencing it REDUCED PRICES. Ironmongery, China,. and Glassware in all their Branches. Groseries'and Provisions, Wines and Spirits of every description. HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AVD DIRECT IMPORTER -AGENT FOR— i ■ ■ Sun Fire Insurance Company* Canton Marine Insnranoe Oosantnf Australian Mutual VwrtXvfiVMf New ZSealand and Australian B.», 00, J,T.Jfor4»ndOo.



I Business Notices. j 1 ASHBURTON PJfcRiiIANENI BUILD I ING AND INVESTMENT SOOIETI. OmcK: Taxchbd Street, Ash*cwoh3 rpo Encourage the earing of small mum X the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT- In: sums of One Pound and Upwards, «}* terast 5 per cent on the following oondi tions: — Sums of One Pound and upwart* 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, I A Depositor may withdraw the whole or part of the sum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except when closing the aooount. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per ornt for longer periods at o  Manager. EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE AND COACH FACTORY. John Paiges, Junr, PROPKIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effeeiently performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address - BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail I Office. JENSEN'S . PRIZE MJSOAL COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLT FROM THE FRESHEST IJVERS POKE TASTELESS DIGESTIBLE THE WALKER COJBK EXTRACTOR Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as It pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation cl carbo lated or other beverage**, and allows the •ediment to reman* undisturbed in the oottle Designed ±<v the use of hotels, .rests v .auts saloons, clubs and f»muies. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke phted. Special terms to jobbers. If taufactured by the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY PUBLIC NOTICE. J. T. Ford & Co. Have the pleasure to announce to theii OLD FRIENDS AND CLIENTS, as well as to the FARMERS and GRAZIERS of the Ashburton district generally, that they will REGULARLT ATTEND the ASHBURTOtf and TIN WALD Stock Markets, and have arranged to act in eonjunctior with ]Hr Henry Zander, who will receive ENTRIES and take all instructions, and also render prompt ACCOUNT SALES WITIt NET PROCEEDS. THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND . ATTENTION OP Mr 3. 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 eitherin Town or Country. J. T. FORD & CO., LAND, STOCK, & WOOL BROKERS, 154 Hereford Street, Christchurch HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT ASHBURTON BOT FLY. fPHE WFXL "KNOWN PAGE'S JL HORSE OIL has been lasted 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. PAGE'S No, 1 Horse Oils. Sure ran for sprains, bruises, or swellings oi any kind in homes. PAGE'S No. 2 Horse Oil*. Sure cure for sores en backs or shoulders, and any kind of broken wonndi. Numbers of Testimonials can be produced. AGZHTS i For Chertsey Mr T. McDowell. Store* I kfiooor ' ' for Ashburton, 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, ; QBJSRTS&Y 4NTSRBURI