The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 3067

Ashburtojn : Friday, September 1, 1898.

PRICE: GAB PESTNY



.Business Notices. WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS? THIS ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. REALTH withoub Medicine Hum bug, or Quackery 1 Tha weak, depressed, rheumatio, paralytic nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone aid vigor by using GdranwTON A Co.> Direct Acting Medical Soils, as used in the Ohristchurch Hospital and by til the leadinsj medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to GmcinwcttOJt A Co., Electricians, 190 Gloucester street, Christehurch. 0 5 fcSl SOOTH ING I LC/J POWDERS I p^wwjn^*^^"^—■ FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. f*nM«rv« a healthy state of* the constl* t*""9n during the period of Teething. The words -JOHX BTEJDKAW, Jfe Ch«ml«t,Walworth, Surrey," P^!. An «HTM«* on th* Qonrnmtnt Stamp qtlMtdUuachnmm Sold Bt EEMPTHOKNE PROSSER A CO. ■on coucras, golds, bronchitis, asthma, Influenza, Consumption, &c, &a <AY'S COMPOUND E338N08 OF LINSEED, Aniieed, Seuear*, Squill, Tolu, &o XAY'S COMPOUND, a demuloant expectorant, for V Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints £ AY'S COMPOUND, tor Coughs and Colds, is equally V serviceable tor horse* and cattle £ AY'S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia, Faceache, X &o. Contain Quinine, Iron, Ac LINUM OATHARTICUM PTLL3, digestive, correo tire, and agreeablr aperient OOAOULINB— Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England /~\NE box of Clark's B 41 Pills is war \.J ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (aoquired or constitutional), gravol and alns in the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors 3old proprietors, The Linceln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. TTTORthe Blood is the Life. Clark's world _1J famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, •curvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, and sores of all kinds, its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold n bottles 2s 9d, and 11s each by chemists and patant medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid and Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. rWLES* PENNYROYAL AND STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is lsd to 2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Medicvie Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLIS and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imita • tions ■f^EATING'S LOZENGES TT'EATING'S LOZENGES TREATING S LOZENGES "A 3nmi Pact about" KEATING'S CDUGH LOZENGES. Ask throughout the world, in any country that can be named, yen will find them largely sold. There is •biolutely no remedy that ia so speedy in giving relief, so certain to cure, and^yet the ' most delicate can take them. T TERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBIE COUGH a TERRIBLE COUGH 94, Commercial road, Peckham, July 12. «• Dear Sir, —I am a poor hand at express ing my feelings, but I should like to thank you. Your lozenges have done wonders in relieving my terrible cough. Since I had the operation of ' Tracheotomy' (the same as the late Emperor of Germany, and unlike him, taank God, I am still alive) performed at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, no one could pMtibly have had a more violent cough; it WMSobad at times that it quite exhausted me. The mucus, which was very copious and hard, has been softened, and I have been able to get rid of it without difficulty, —I am, mr, yours truly, J. HILL. 1 HTTERLY UNRIVALLED lITTERLY UNRIVALLED IITTERLY UNRIVALLED Tb* above ipeaki for twlf. From strict Inquiry it appears that the benefit from udog Keating's Cough Lozenges is under stated. The operation was a specially ■ever* one, ana was performed by the ■peoialiit, Dr H. T. Butlin, of St. Bartho lomew's Hospital. Since the operation the only means of relief ia the rue of these Losengea. So tuoceisful are they that one affords immediate benefit, although from the nature of the case the throat Irritation U TT7EIGHT IN GOLD WEIGHT IN GOLD tIfEIGH'JJ IN GOLD Under date September 8, 1891, Mr Hill J aoain writes: "I should long since have bien dead, but for your Lozengeß— they are %%h their weight in gold. I will gladly «cc and tell anyone what a splendid cough remedy they are." , Keating*s Cough Lozenges, the unrivalled rwnedy for Coughs, Hoarseness, and Throat Troubles are sold in tins by all Chemists. BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON DTT T C APPROVED by the Academy of Medicine of Paris, are especially ; ecommended w fhe Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the M rly stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for timulatiog and regulating its -wriodio ourse. Nor.c genuine unless signed Blaneard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris, oldb Druggista and Chemists through the Colonies """^iNoiMOa^ AMOUNT OF~~ Labor Saved TTN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors I BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., arid wholesale from the manufaoterera. Cunninstox & Co., 190 CHoucwter Street, Chr^tghurch. 991



Busines3^Notiees ORiZI PiRFUMSRY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS JLj — , Bavon-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 famed for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, 8 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Orisa-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet. Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Orlza-Hay—A toilet water wth the perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatle and disinfectant, specially adapted for 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 he teeth and gums in good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel, Em 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 che face. Oreme Oriza (of Ninon de Lendos) —For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth. Or zaline-Colorante (the best hair dye)— For instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade and with no danger to health. boxes, each with brashes comb, 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. 83-Oriz'* Suave white iofcropo Boa quet of the fit wet PAE OIDIUM MANUFAOTUBED BY Gounelle Jeune, SALON-FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia: GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO. 3 SOMdltiEl! PIACI, MELBOURNE. A MOST powerful Insecticide, and guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mil dew, Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para •itical 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 Treeß with great success. ORPHAN OIL, The great discovery for Phylloxera, Codlin Moth, and disease in Sugar Cane. For Pamphlets and al information apply GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., 3 Somerset Place, 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 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, Rheumatism, Congestion* Paralysis, and Apoplectic JJits. Prepared with choice Mustard Powdet the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. PARIS: P. Meulbt, 136 Rue St-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and fron. AUBTBAUAN DBCO COMPANY. ~TD. Sydney LOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility £t >ntainß two of the principal ingra^ dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Fhosphorus and Lime. To cannot be tor ghly recommended for Delica Childre Dr Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHjTES Ls real Brain Feed, and in cases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hi acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Churchill's signature Price, Prepared oily by SWANN HHEMIST WANN> VHEMIST* THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1889 J he terms of Subscription to thia journal will be as follows, viz :— If PAID IN ADVAKOK. Per Quarter .- 6s 6d, by post, 9s 8d , Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d Year .„ 24s Od, by post 37* 0d » BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10« 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d , Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid tot'at the time ot insertion, 2s 6d, > f booked, la each Staaipa may to sent ftg pay wee*



Business Notices] New Zealand toaace Company. ESTABLISHIiI) 0'"~~L. _ 1859 CAPITAL^ONITMILLION. THEPBEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TOBRENT RATES MILES & CO., LIMITED. AGENTS' DEATH /TO PARASITES I ! SHEE>_,TIOK MAGNIFIED fluid nffxnsn POWDER (non-poisonous.) B^j^^JP^y^^^^^^*^^^^^^)jp (poisonous.) rMd and r«commni|«d b Flock. Hmx* an<l recommended toy-- Flock. W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 68,000 M. O. Orbell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Walapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 W. O. Rotherfokd, Amuri.. 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Otago ... 30,000 J. W, Mcßak, Amur! .. 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In- A. Stmons, Marlborough .. 45,000 vestment Company, South- F. H. Richmond, Marlborongt 13,000 land 17,000 And by owners of over 5,00 C 000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock in New Zealand, and man millions Owners, hroughout the world. _ , I?* w£ r i»*f«»a«e«d. £»rice— (in casks) 5s 6d per Price- ( m M«p»percwt. O-allon. 1 Cwl makes 1000 Gallons Dtp. -« „ wn . • * »^« s, «• Another well-known Powder Dip ooita ha 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gauons Dtp. M much again. Compare the prices Chief iYerentS— BLACKBURNE & 00 , Ohristchurch. district AQENTs-Miles and Co., Limited. Ashburton and Bakaia. UNPRECEDENTED PATRONAGE. W. STRANGE & CO, "DEG to Acknowledge the Unprecedented Patronage extended to their GREAT SEMI-ANNUAL and AFTER-SEASON STOCK-TAKING SALE, And much regret the inconvenience that must have been experienced by many during the past few days, owin? to the unavoidable crush, which taxed the utmost capacity of their establishment to cope with. i Buyers of DRAPERY GOODS have never to our knowledge had placed at their disposal such really HIGH-CLASS GOODS so far under Producers' Cost, nor can it be expected that we can be fortunate enough to lay our hands on other stocks equally worth securing, therefore ladies would do well to see at once these more than wonderful offerings. i TENS OF THOUSANDS OF POUNDS' WORTH OF RICH Drapery Goods AT PRICES HITHERTO UNKNOWN. BARGAINS IN— Mantles, Fur-lined Cloaks, Jackets, Ulsters, Waterproofs and Costumes. BARGAINS IN— Millinery, Felt Hats, Misses Hats, Bonnets, Straw Hats and Hat Shapes. BARGAINS IN— Underclothing, Corsets, Skirts, Aprons, Baby i Linen, Tea and Dressing Gowns. BARGAINS IN— Blanket?, Linens, Flannels. Cottons, Dresa Stuffs, Mantle Cloths and General Drapery. BARGAINS IN— Silks, Satins, Vekets, Ribbons, Laces, Flowers, Feathers, Fansy Birds and Wings. BARGAINS IN— Carpets, Floorcloths, Lmoleum3, Mattings, Ready made Clothing, Men's Mercery, Hbts, etc, SEE WINDOWS, SHOW-ROOMS AND BARGAIN TABLES We STRANGE & CO., CHRISTCHURCH. i i .



I I IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA\ASKiT.YOUR GROCER TOR ¥&#/*§& CEIEBBATEDkTHE;BEaip^«3rap^ PURE INDIAN CHINA&CEYODN TfiAS I PROCURABLE M| jj DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox, and Co.) £l UOTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT,!VALUATORS WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fat, Hides, etc., ©n F3IDAYS| Sales of Wool throughout the season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangement} AGENTIFOB- Matson and 00., Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch Booth, McDonald, and Co., Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance^Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co., Dunedin Hanet Jupiter Garden andJField Tools, D. TH 0 M Aj|8 t ASHBURTOF Grass Seed Cleaning*. Having Erected (regardless of cost) one of the Best Grass Seed Cleaning "Plant? iv O&nterbury, I am now prepared to CLEAN RYEGRAS3 as it ought to be done at Reasonable Rates. D, Thomas, ASHBURTON. 1 rvm a Casb fi»urcliascr OF WHEAT,! OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, ETC' 2XN.LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES David Thomas, ASHBURTONj ASHBUftTON SKIN SALES. I&HALL. HOLD A FORTNIGHTLY SALE OF SHEEPSKINS, |PAT, HIDES ; TALLOW, &O-, througl out the season. NEXT SKIN SALE FEIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1893, I> Thomas, Ashbnrton. Miles and Go^ Limited Plough Shares. fTTE AXE PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH HORNSBY'S AND RANSOM'S, at price 3 hitherto unheard of in Ashburton, being in direct communication with the makers, and having received large shipments from both manufacturers SEEDS. We have for Sale Large Stocks of FRESH, GENUINE, AND RELIABLE SEEDS, Specially Selected Including Colonial Bed and White Clover and Cowgrass, Timothy, Ryegrass and Cocksfoot. Imported Red Clover, Cowgrass, White Clover, and Alsyke, Clean Seed^Wheat, Oats, Barley, etc., of best quality. MANURES HIGH-CLASS MANURES suitable for all conditions of soil. Anglo-Continentel Superphosphates guaranteed at time of shipment to cont 3713 per cent of soluble Phosphates, Bonedust, Guano. sitatlon X Farm it ores. We always keep in stock the following leading lines—Flour, Bran, Sharps, Oatmeal. Tea Sugar Currants, Raisins. Kerosene (Royal Oil Brand) Candles, Soap, *me and Coarse Salt, Boiled and Raw Linseed and Castor Oils, Red and Black Tattoo Oil for Branding, Hematite, Sheep Netting, best drawn annealed Fencing Wire^all numbers, Iron Standards, Barbed Wire, Drain Pipes, eto. Auction Sales, Stock, eto. ASHBURTON AND TINWALD-WEEKLY. HINDS AND RAKAIA—MONTHLY. SALES OF HIDES, SKINS,iTALLOW, AND WOOL, HELD FORTNIGHTLY j AT ASHBURTON Mites and Co., Limited. jbj. W. HANMEB, Auctioneer. I Aibl>urton and Rafcala,



JOB POINTING. POSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads, Programmes, Memorandum Forms Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitatlon Cards, Order Blccks, Threshin* Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinda. THU IWIOLPMMG CO: LIMITED, Having s supply of Superior Jobbing Typo, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute very description of Printing on the shortest notice, in the best style, and at reasonable rated* Tucker and Bean TT AYE FOR SAL ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINE FIREWOOD LIME AND CEMENT AND BUILDING MATERIALS of every description. PRODUCE. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &o. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS, Just Landing—Splendid Shipment of NEWCASTLE COIL Tucker & fidan, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. THE RONGO PAI TENEI Kin KOUTOU EATOA JHTaciicsm Stewart's NEW CURE fOR ASTHMA, EW CUBE EOR CROUP F.V CURE fOR DIPHTHERIA "3fEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS. Prepi reel from the Mountain and forest Plants of New Zealsndj In Asthma the Nrw Cure has proved Its* to be Head and Shoulders Above All Oiher Remedies rpHIT. NEW CURE is the only Specif! X yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup tie iSEW CURt has no rival It saves emetics, l? b nting fires, ho(j baths, and all the attendant worry incidental o the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In fyphcid Fever the NEW CURB disinfects, soothes, and gives refreshing sleep- The NEW CURE Is the only trnc Lung Disinfectant In no instanc has a death occurred from diptheria trhen the "New Cure has been free! / used from the first outse of the disease, and so great are its pro tective powers, that the complaint hai never been known to spread to otto members of the family. The New Cure, 3s AJ; Grindelia Robot* Ciwar Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d AWING TO THE SUCCESS WHICH HAS ATTENDED MY BUSINESS, I find it necessary to PROCURE ASSISTANCE Which I am now endeavoring to do* T TAKE the opportunity to . thank the Public of Ashburton for their kind patronage, and to say that I hope to continue to merit their support. . 11. 13. Ilonnlngton, CHEMIST & DRUGGIST 1 EAST STREET, ASHBURTCN. ~ CUEAYE'd "KTEW yE^LAND OJRADSHA AND - . A.8.0. COMMERCIAL GUIDE, AND TRADES DIRECTORY, A Complete and Reliable Guide to New Zealand, containing an alphabetical »r* - rangement of all places of importance in the colony, showing at a glance tbe dis* •■ ---| tances and bearings from principal towns, times of departureand arrival of all trains, coaches, and steamers, together with fares and particulars of postal, telegraph money order offices, post office saving* janks, and hotels throughout iSew Ze land. , ■ - Maps of tbo North and South Islands, and street Maps for Auckland, Christ church, Wellinptton, and Dunedin. A Guide from Auckland to the Hot Lakes. A Guide from Dunedin and Invercargill to Lake Wakatipu. Cab Fares, Customs Tariff, Trades Direc tory, Watermen's Fires, etc. Postal Guide, Telegraphic Guide, Hall Timetables, Union s,s. Company's full timetable and farau Published Monthly, price Id. Annual Subscription, la. Posted, Is 6d. ARTHUR CLEAVE & Co, | greY PBKsa ornoß, aucxland



I Business Notices. 11 A.SHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offices : Tancrbd Street, Ashbtjbton. mO Encourage the saving of smal! sums _L 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 Found and apwares 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, A Depositor may withdraw the whole or part of che sum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except when closing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 6 per cent n .. 6 „ 6| „ for longer periods at 6  For particulars apply ' EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. To The Ladies op Ashbukton and Dis TKICT. A WORD WITH YOU, PLEASE. IF Thinking of getting married try MADDFN'S for your Bride Cake—almond iced, i required. If you like a quiet afternoon cup oi tsar send along to MADDEN S for your Cakes and Pastry. School Committees, when giving their children a treat, try a fifty shillings case of M A D D E N' S Assorted Goods. Ball Committees, save yourselres a deal of anxiety by entrusting your orders to ■MAD D E X for Suppers, &c. The best South Can terbury spreads to be referred to. In fact anything in the line can be supplied you (why send the money out of the dis trict) at the OLD ESTABLISHED SHOP, East Street. IT IS THE BEST, SO ..jj ——. . — , __ _ Sold fey all Grocers and Storekeeper in Ashburton district. Wholesale by ANDERSON and CO., ; Coffee and Spice Factory, Timaru. /& I PABS I " t As strong as the oak," " As pure as the lily-" •' As fragrant as the rose." In 1, 2, 5 and 101b Tins. Henry Zander, SOLE AGENT, ASHBURTON. Fruit Trees* HAVING DECIDED to give up NURSERY GARDENING, and attend entirely to my business of PRO DUCE DEALING, I offer my large stock of Apple and other- Trees at LOW PRICES. They are all of the best sorts ! obtainable, and having grafted them myself can guarantee they are true to name ALSO;— i A Grand Lot of ORARI POTATOES— | ■ CHEAP. ■ ..: 200 Ibs Sack Best Stone FLOUR 14s 6d. BRAN, SHARiS, ROLLER t'LOUR, and all kinds of FARM PRODUCE. A Splendid Line of ONIONS. J. THOMAS, | ha.vblook street. __ thelsew~zbZ~and shipping company's line. REDUCED FARES FROM LON DON TO NEW ZEALAND. \ RRANGEMENTS can be made Xi. with the Agent-General in London to procure passages by the above line at the following greatly reduced rates:— Second Saloon £28 0a Intermediate ... £18 18a Third Class ... £13 On ' For further particulars apply at offices MILES & CO., Limited, Utiburbon *nd B*k*la. •' ' '