The Ashburton Guardian.

yoL. xiv. no. 2914.

-Ishbubtoa: Saturday, March 4, 1893.

PRICE: OX« PEiWf V



iju si n :Ss iN oi ice 8. TFIE ASHBUKTON GUARDIAN From ami after the 30th November, 1889 the terms of Subscription to thi* journal will !K! as follows, viz:— It PAID IX ADVANCE. J>« Quarter ... 8« 6<i, by po3t, 9s 8d * Half-year... 12b 6d, by post, 18s 61 Year ... 24s Od, by post 37s Od IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Halt-year... 15s Od, by post, 21a 6<l , i«ar ... 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth Marriage, and Death Notices, if paidtoi at the time of insertion, 2s (id, if booke I, 4s each Stumpe may be sent as payment ORATErUIr-COMTORTnTCr. EPPS'S COCOA. ;BRBAKPAST. _. "By a thorough knowledge of the natunil law! Much goTern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and bra careful application of the fine proper* ties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured towage which may save us many heavy doctors' Dills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a coastitution 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 there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a proparlj Bpurished frame."—See article ia (he CivUSmm Uasttte. -v Made simply with boiling water or milk. ioldinl-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled HUH** JAMES EPPS & CO., 0 BOMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTg, LONDON. EKGLAMP, ONE box of Clark's B 41 Pills v war.*. ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pain am fcho back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in 'boxes 4s 8d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors 3old proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. ITHDR the Blood is the Life. Clark's world JJ famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities, 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 patant medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. f^OWLES' PENNYROYAL A!ND X STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptoms so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is J|d to 2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLIs and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all Urn Wholesale Houses. Beware of iraita -th£%___ , 1/BAiwG'S POWDER, 7^- EATING'S POWDER, T£ EATING'S POWDER, TV" EATING'S POWDER, T£ EATING'S POWDPR, T/" EATING'S POWDER, r bugs, FLEAS, &ILLS- MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. TJ AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, TJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, O ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TJ 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. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PUKSXiT VEGETABLE 9WBEJMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for inteshnaj, or thbeap wobms. It is a perfectly safe and mild pre paration; and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in tins, by all Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, Xondon. bla¥cards lODINE OF IRON DTT T Q APPROVED by the Academy of Medicine of Paris, are especially .ecommended W*he Medical Celebrities of the World for sjorofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the early stage* of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic [ourae. Nor.c genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies ___^ F>R COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, i Asthma, Influenaa, Consumption, TT-AY'S Compound Essence of Lin _l\. seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill' Tola, etc., with Chlbrodyne. "Xjr AY'fe Compound, ademulcen f expec _l^_ tcrwifc, for cough.3, colds and chest complaints. TRAY'S Compound, for Coughs _x\. Colds, is equally serviceable Hones axid Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific in IS saralgia Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. r IkUM CATHARTICUM PILLS J^i digestive, corrective, and agreeably Aperient. /^OAGULINE,— Cements for broken \J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England VENABLES, HIOH-OLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. Al 4 parts, bcoh Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. C. VENABLES k CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road Tfjiaqfton. London.



! Business Notices 'if rROH & STOCK 55 Jkwkn 3tubet, London, E.O. Publibiiera ot OHUISTMA3, BIKTHDAf, i WEDDING, TEXT, Ac, CARDS ,' Eqibossed Scraps, otiromos etc. Thd original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, A FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novel tie* continually added ~tow vrruifr" DRCHUKOHILL& Syrup Hypophosphjto of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General •. Debility ( t >ntaine two of the principal ingre 1. diente necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too ghlyrecommended for Delica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITEB ia real Brain Food, and in cases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion *i Acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Chui chill's signature Price, Prepared orly by QWANN HHEMIBI HWANNj UHEMIST, PARIS. miU PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E 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). 3AVon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, S cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Driia-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, .rose tea, white heliotrope and white riolet. —New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Jriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume o new mown hay. Driza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially- adapted forl adies' toilets. [)riza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs oi Scotch lavender flowers; a rich toilet water, de - Cologne • Oriza — The high-life toilet water Driza-Water—-Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. 3outtes • Oriza • Dentifrice —An extract for preserving he teeth and gums in good health and preventing decay. 3riza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel, f figs Oriza -et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the .handkerch c without staining. 3riza-0il —Variously perfumed ; for ren dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off. MzaLacte (Oriza Milk)—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. [Jreme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) —For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velv«ty softness o* youth. Or 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, pro ctus, and 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-Oazi Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the fit wet Iff WUft CTIVVVn From Nervous ALL Wllll MIIIM Debility and Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and fu instructions re lating to a SAFE, SIMPLE AP CERTAIN nil linn V Combined with simple method UuJuJjlfl of treatment, recommended by a leading qualified medical man—a Specialist In these cases, and used by him for many years with great success. Advice and Instructions FORWARDED FREE to anyone sending full particulars of case, symptoms, etc., and enolosing stamp for reply. All communications strictly r-onndentia "Humanitas, G.P.0., Melbourne 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. | The Sinapism is employed with success | in cases of Neuralgia, Diseases of the Throat, Palpitations of the Heart, Convulsions, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Congestions Paralysis^ and Apoplectic Prepared with choice Mustard Powdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. , ■ PARIS: P. Meuley, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To b» had from all Chemists and from Messes Feiton, Gbimwape, & Co., Melbourne. Acstjuijak Drug Company, Ltp Sydney,



; ciusiriesa Notices i ■ . He 1.? zealsnd Insurance Comply. ESTA BLISH~E~D° .. .. 1859 CAPITAL^ONE MJLLION. THE PKKMIIUi ANI)"wiAL-THIKST COLONIAL COMPANY. NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FJKM AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT KATRB MILES <% CO., LTD. AGENTS ■, DEATH TO PARASITES I I | SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED.



FLUID iMPx^fal POWDER" (NON-POISONOUS.) [MHTOP*->B^fcMMwl| (p OISONOUS .) l!.,,l»«drrr.mme. dfd h T Flock. V. M | M d r*com m «Bd«4 ».r- FlocV. W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. 0. Obbbh, Canterbury ... 5,000 Wniapoa Station, Gisborne .... 20,000 «V. O. Rutherford, Amuri ... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Ocajto ... 30,000 (i. W, Mcßak, Amuri ... ,19,000 Scottish and New Zealand Tn- A. Symons, Marlborough ... 45,000 vestment Company, South- F. H..Richmond, Marlborough 13,000 land ... ... 17 000 Ai»d by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep And by many other "well-known Ftoek in New Zealand, and many millions Owners, throughout the world. intr««inc««i. £»rice—(ir. casks) Ss etd., per Price-(in kegs) sOh per cwi Csrnllon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. i a*, nmd «*. ioo cub. Dtp. »tSSSf Iss^*r^sr l<" Chief Affents-BLACKBURNE & 30 , Christchureh. DISTRICT AGBNTS- Mileß and Co>) Ltd< Aehburton and Bakaia.



W. STRANGE k -no.'S GrKEiT Extension Sale - is now on, AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL Tuesday, Eebruary 28, On which day we Complete our HALF-YEARLY STOCK-TAKING. —IMPOETANT!— SEEGES. SEEGISB- SB RGHJ S EX AORAN6I. \



WE have Just Opened a Ijarge Shipment of New Season's Dress Serges in shades of Navy, Bhuk, Cardinal and Brown, wbich we have purchased for Prompt Net Cash on exceptionally favorable terms. As we complete our Half-Yearly Stock- Taking on the 28ih inst., and beinjy anxious to quit these goods prior to that date, we have decided to offer them at Sale Prices, thus„ affording out lady patrons an early opportunity to obtain the Now Fashionable Serges in all the Latest Effects for Autumn and Winter wear, at from 20 to 25 per cent, under prices usually charged for similar goods. FIBST GENERA! AND GRAND DISPLAY. Early in March we hope to make our FIRST GENERAL and I GRAJND DISPLAY of NKW SEASON'S NOVELTIES comprising ' Novelty Dresses, Mantles, Millinery, Corsets, Underclothing, Nibbons, Laces, &c. Extensive shipments are already arriving aiul will be Opened in course cf a few days. — —.o: 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 EXCEPTIONAL. 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, &c. SPECIAL SALE ADVANTAGES BUYERS OP CARPETS AND PARTIES BURNISHING. W. STRAME & CO, OHRTBTOHOROff



IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK*YOUR GROCER FOR NELSONS {i^MOATEwi GOUMtSUERMEMLS M»■ m TI <■■■ I *l<+pmL' CELEBRATEDfcTHEBEOT**'*/*** 1! PURE INDIAN CHINA & CEYLON TEAS PROCURABLE : j f • -• Wool. cWbol. DAVID THOMAS ' t ■ - : MAKING CASH ADVANCES ON THEiICNSUING CLIP, FBEB OP COMMISSION. PERIODICAL SALES HELD THROUGHOUr THE SEASON, THE FIRST BEttStf EARLY IN DECEMBER A" LL WOOL placed in my hands for Sale wilf receive every car* and attention. My Stores and the Arcade are unsurpassed fpr the display of all lots, both being especially built for the purpose. Any wool not sold will be delivered into the trucks, absolutely without charge to the vendor. DAVID THOMAS, Mock and Station Agent, ASHBURTON.



Turnip, Rape, & Clorer Seeds. MESSRS KURST AND SON, LONWN,' AND I AM PRFPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST RATES, compatible with good quality] MANURES ARTIFICIAL AND CHEMICAL. AS I have been appointed Sole Agent for Ashburton for the NEW ZEALAND PROVISION AND PRODUCE COMPANY'S MANURES, - I shall be pleased to receive Orders for SUPERPHOSPHATE, BONE DUST, OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY SUPERPHOSPHATE—£S 16s per ton on trucks at Belfast -■ '■' O '■■ D. THOMAS, SOLE AGENT FOR; ASHBURTON PLOUGH SHAKES. "\XT E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH HOKNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURTON, Being in direct communication with the Makers, and having received large|tihiptaenta from both makers. OOKNSAOKS (FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT) ' AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, AND * x Barbour 4s 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 at Market Prices, and are prepared to Store Grain on Farmers' account, and to make Advances if reauired without Commission. MILES & CO LTD' Ashburtou and Rakala,



 B*9%irsi * otloet. ,^' TUB BONGO Pal TONES KM i 4, v KODTOU KITOaT J *r«cl»r Hii^tcwsirtV NE# CURB FOR ASTHMA. 1 BW CUBE 808 CROUP . ,-J mw curb for Dip^raatEu .-Ij NR*(sS)nc^^ fn>»tl l m.i^jr«iroi»fc«p roTW |i tM j rrm:stem (xnmi*#i» <*$]%&& ; i. Tetdi^e^forDiphtfjenaT^ In Group tfet JMOQHIi^MiNdr 1' It we* emeries, lighting fire*, hot bath.. »ndall the •tt*nd?ntwZ rT j iwSeoUlrf the arrival of the Midnight Momt*™ ' In fyphoid Fever the NEW CQRI duinfeota, eootbei and gfvw nfrwhiW, . deep, ■• ; " ■■■-■-"— .-. , '-""»»■-- The NEW CURB^is the only trfiT- Lung Dinißfectant * , In no iiwUuoe has a death occarmi from fiiptheria^hen the •• New Gore : has been frwJy nsed from the first ooleet " of the di.4eanr,:»nd no great arc it* pro. toctive powers, th.»t the complaint ha* n«ver been known to apretd to othtf members of the family. The New Cure, fe Al; Qrtndeln Koboai job r^ POSTERS? Wer., BUlhe^b, Wedding Cards, Memorials Cards, ro-r^ station Card*. Order Blcdn, Thihin» Machine Bonka, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menm, abd T»keu " of all kinds, y .-,.,. ■ ; ASHBUKTOS P&BUSBHI6 CO use ited; 1' Having c supply of Superior Jobbing JVpe, Fancy Carjla, andSpecW LuwiT of Paper, can -execute every -? description of Printing on the shortest notice, In the best style, and V" at reasonable . rate* .. - ■, 1-.*^ «»UBUO KOTlCfc. ; THE Oftvce of the Ariiburton Publiahint ™£BSS && IS**) tor dinner hour in compliuoe with tin? iraccones Act. * " ASHBURTON tUBLISHING CO. FRKNOH CREAM GUM I EXTRACT, ;-J For producing a Head of dreamy Bicb I new upon all kinds of Bynrafe 1 Crated Waters Beir^ || Ales Cider Chavpune . :/ ' Ac ; ", /'■ . AsiibLnv La»k LoimoK ! r . W. J. BUSH AND CO niSTILLEKS And IMPCBTEBS | v I I EBSKKTIAL OILS 4 PBTO ; g •  " EBSEKqiB,; . .■..:--5 SOLUBLE ESBENOBB " ' For Aerated Water MaAnfaotwen Extra super Lemon, wnichli <^üble the Strength of Ordinary Oenmeider Qualities. Family Dairy Churnaj FjaotOrj Cbj|f at Factory Batter Worken, Family Butter Workers, Butter Paok; «ge». Print BuUer Oar- riera,German Uafof Paper And everything needed in ■ r jnipjet i." Creamery or Butter Faotpry. ; ' 1 Send for Oirculars and Prkea. PORTER BLANCHABJyS SOBS' ; CVwooio, N.a, UJS A.) Established 1818 HERCULES jSAKIftrG POWDKR IS THE BEST "-'-^ Thoee who hve not tried it, should a»k their Grocer for it. Makes splendi«  OiOre^ Soonet, Paatrr, *i mRAN SPARK NT BLOCK: TC^ J. MAKING MACHINERY, ■ ESTABLISHED v -, ; -pORTERBLANOHAB : : r - vponqpßD,;^.- -^a^^J UAircrAcnnuma or ajtd Dbaum * ALL EOIW Of .'■ 'At, < t || ■ UeOrv- Qoode) --'"'-fjjt



j Business Notices. , ASH BURTON PKRdfANSNI BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETI. Qrncma : Tjkcrw Strut, Asiujcsiow . rjlO Enoounjge th« naming of small mum X the Sonety will take . MONEY ON DEPOSIT .1 In Boms of One Pound and upwards, In r tenet 5 per cent on the. following condi tions:— Sums of One Pound and «pwwf.» received on Depoait, and luterest will bt allowed on every oomplete Ponnr 1 deposited, to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound ithall hav«' been deposited, up to the day on. .whim , the money sh»ll be withdrawn ' A Depositor may wfbhdraw the whol or part of the (nun deposited, but not; in less puma th» ~pn* Pound, except when dosing the aooount. ' ' Deposits taken for 3 months at ft per cent , for longer periods at 6  ; Forparticulin apply EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE AMD COACH FACTORY. John Pasrot. Junr., PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and efficiently performed. Couch Painting and Repairs n specialty. ■irNoto the Address BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office. JPRIZ.B MBDAL COD LIVER OIL MADS ONLY PROM THE FRESHKBT LIVERS PUkfi TASTELESS DT«ESTIBL¥ > TT A N UOUT BN 'S PURE SOLUBLE COOOA i ■ i \ Best and G ops Farthest. It is the OriginaJ. All othor« arc Tmitationr. PHILADELPHIA 187 P. HAUTHAWAV'S 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 Druggist*. THE WALKER CORK BXTRA.CTOE. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest . ' and rt moves it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation if carbo lated or ether beverages, and allows the >ediment to reman* undisturbed in the oottle Designed tot one use of hotels, rwtau k ants saloons, clubs and *%milies., Orna mental in appearanae and' full hicke Eh&ed. Special terms to jobbers. Uiufaotured by the . THE WAIKTBRTOOI. COMPANY VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are followed Sare* Money, Labor, and Time. Putt 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 other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince yov JOE MAKING •■ 4.K8 ■ -■ , REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chfllftt Eitablishmenta,, and all Icemakin? an 2 Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, Ac for the Dead Meat Trade, and the «.» Merapi, for making loe and pre serving PaNsengers' Provisions ilry Afar Refrigerators on Itfghtfoot System 1000 Machinen Ordered and Supplied . to the end of 1889. The Ltnde British Rofrlgeratton Company jiiaitedi Hso^ing Direoforr MR. t. B, UQHT FOOT,O^i ". ./■ i