The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xiv, no. 29^5.

AsuBTTRTOiv: Friday, March 17, 1898.

pbice: one penny



irSUSiHoSo Notices. THE ASHBUIVPON" GUARDIAN Prom and after the 80th November, 1889 the terns of .Subscription to thi» journal will he as follows, viz :— lg PAID IN ADVANCE. Per Quarter .... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6d M Half-year... 12a 6d, by post, 18s 6d Year ... 24s Od, by post 37s Od IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post,, 10a 9d „ Half-year...- 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d , lear ... 30s Od, by post, 43a Od Birth Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid ior at the time of insertion, 2s od, if booked, 4s each Stamps may be sent as payment GRATEFUL-COMFORTINGK EPPS'SCOCOI > BREAKFAST. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws Which govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper ties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Eppa has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save ns many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the j udicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until ■trong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. Ws mar escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified -with pure blood and a properly flourished frame."—See article ia the Civil S«rvit» tkuotte. ■•• Made simply with boiling water or milk ocldini-lb.packets by Grocers, labelled tlu»** x JAMES EPPS & CO., 0 HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS. LONDON. ENGLAMP. T ONE box of Clark's B 41 Pills w wir ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in bho back. Guaranteed fvee, from mercury, Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors Sold proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. IjlOE 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 patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid jand Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. TOWLES' PENNYROYAL AND STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is I£dto2s 9d cf all Chemists and Patent Mediciie Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions T7" EATING'S POWDER, 1/ EATING'S POWDER, IV rr EATING'S POWDER, XV. V EATING'S POWDER, JY Tf EATING'S POWDFR, ■\r EATING'S POWDER, XV (BUGS, FLEAS, KILLS- MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. TT AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, rl TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, O ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but in 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 Tinß only. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PURELY VEGETABLE BWEEIMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only uertain remedy for intestinal or thbead wokms. It ia a perfectly safe and mild pre paration; and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in tins, by all Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London. bTancards" lODINE OF IRON HT TT Q A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine A of Pariß, are especially ecommended by %c Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumora, King's Evil, etc.), the early stag 6" °* 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 Chemistß through out the Colonies F>R COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, &c KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill" Tolu, etc> f with Chlorodyne. KAY'& Compound, ademulcenfexpec- torwib, for cough 3, colds and chest complaints. TRAY'S Compound, for Coughs X\_ Colds, is equiJly serviceable Horses and Cattle. . "TT AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inN earalgia \_±. Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine lTf nmvk CATHARTICUM PILLS JLj digestive, corrective, and agreeably aperient. /SOAGULINE.— Cement for broken \J articles. Said Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England VENABLES, HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. All parts, booh Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature, fl. VENABLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road Tjtineton London,



! Business Notices i . Mi S 0 H & STOCK 55 Jbwkn Street, London, E.O, Publishers ot CHRI6TMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &c., CARDS Embossed Scraps, Ohromos etc. Tha original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, 4 ! FRINGED GARDfc J Large Variety always kept in stock and Noveltiea continually added ~7oW VITALITY Dft CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for ! fche cure of Consumption, j Chroiti Cough and General Debilitj it mtaine two of the principal ingre . dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered ' lefieienl in the above complaints, viz., nhosphorus and Lime. It cannot be tor ghly recommended for Delica -Childre ' Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES i» real Brain Poed, and in eases '.vfuscular and Nervous Exhaustion *i acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bobtle bears Dr Chui chill's signature Price, I Prepared orly fes Q WANN / .HEMIBI OWANN* UHBMIST. ' __ PARIS. _ ORIZA PIRFOMERY. ! 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T 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 bhe toilet and baths. Saron-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, S calces. 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 toilet water wth 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 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-Lacfce (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 o* youth. Or zaline-Coloiante (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, ant' bottle ;or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza'lncoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-Orna Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the flew«» PAE OIDIUM MANUFACTURED BY Gounelle Jeune, SALON—FRANCE. \ Sole Agents for Australia: GEO. BURK FRANGART & CO., 3 SOMERSET PJLACS, MELBOURNE. A MOST; powerful Insecticide, and guaranteed to destroy Oiclium, 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, The great discovery for Phylloxera, Codlin Moth, and disease in Sugar Cane. For Pamphlets and all information apply GEO. BURK PRANCART & CO , 3 Somerset Plage, MELB 0 TJRNE. THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM X 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, Bheumatism, Congestions- Paralysis, and Apoplectic J) its- Prepared with choice Mustard Powdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. V PARIS : P. Meuley, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and fron >. Acsxrauan Drug Company, Ltd, Sydney,



I Business Notices - - - - . —_ _____ , . _ in mmm Insurance Company. 8-TABLIBJBD 1 «. ._. 1869 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION, THE PKhiiVlJiiK AtfD WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY. .) NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND 'MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHMES, i&o., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TCfiREST KATES MILES & CO., LTD, AGENTS' DEATH TO PARASITES ! 1 SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. FLUID |HPPPf9i i!_nl POWDER fJa«d aiidi recommended by Flock. r»«. ( i unit rMomm«nd»<l »»T- Flock. W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. C. Obbem,, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 JV. (). Rutherford, Amuri ... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Ocago ... 30,000 Q. VV, 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. hrou»honr the world. _ . Wewiy in*ro«inced. Price-fir casks) 5s 6d ncr Price-in kegs) sOs per ewt. i rice lir^Jg o ™ oa *»ci i Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. Another well-known Powder Dip costs ha 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dip. a 8 much again. Compare the prices Chief Agents—BLACKBURNE & SO , Christchurch. district AGBNTS-Miles and Co., Ltd. Askburton and Bakaia. W. STRANGE k CJO.'S Great Extension Sale 18 InCMV ON, AKD WILL CONTINUE UNTIL Tuesday, February 28, On which day we Complete oilr j HALF-YEARLY STOCK-TAKING. i —IMPOETANT !— SERGES- BEEGKS- SERGfc]?. EX AORANGI. WE have Jusfc Opened a Large Shipment of New Season's Dress Serges in shades of Navy, Bhuk, Cardinal and Brown, which we have purchased for Prompt Net Cash on exceptionally favorable terms. As we complete our Half-Yearly Stock- Taking on the 28th insh, 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 Autumn and Winter wear, at from 20 to 25 per cent, under prices usually charged for similar goods. FIEST GENERAL AND GKAND DISPLAY. Early in March we hope to make our FIRST GENERAL and GRAISD 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 tew days. Meanwhile we are most anxious to clear out our SURPLUS SUM ' MER STOCK, no matter what the sacrifice may be. The BARGAINS for this and next week are QUITE EXOEPHONAL. 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. SPECIAL SALE ADVANTAGES TO BUYERS OP CARPETS AND PARTIES FURNISHING. W. STKMGE & CO., CHRISTCHURCH.



IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK >YOUR GROCER FOR NELSON m AWARDED Am 0^ IHipi T J GMJQfcSG£RMEDALS "■»■ m» , *&*/**£' CELEBRATEDfcTHE BESESK6&3NP. PURE INDIAN CHINA & CEYLON TEAS PROCURABLE ) DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox, and Co.) 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., en FRIDAYS Sales of Wooi throughout the season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangement. AGENT 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 -Graham's Foot Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blight Specific Wright, Stephenson and Co., Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden and Field Tools. D. THOMA 6, 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. D t Thomas, ASHBURTON. 1 am a Cash Purchaser OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, ETC, IN LARGE OB SMALL QUANTITIES. David Thomas, ASHBURTON. 1 * . , . — „ —, , ■' - PLOUGH SHAKES. | TVJTT E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH i HORNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' I AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OP IN ASHBURTOM, I Being in direct communication with the Makers, and having received largo'shipuienta j from both makers. \ ■ COKNSAOKS (FULL SIZE AND PUL# WEIGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRIOES, AND Harbour's Best riye-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 ! Asliburton anil Rakula,



Business Notices. I, : I ASHBURTON PERMANENT "BUILD j ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offices : Tanckeu Street, Asiuxntrox r~po Encourage the saving of small sums _1_ 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 apwarr's received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every complete Pound i deposited, to be reckoned from the day ' on which a complete round shall har«* | been deposited, up to the day on when the money shall be withdrawn, A Depositor may withdraw the whole or paii of che sura deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except when dosing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent i» »i 6  O* lt for longer periods at 6  For particulars apply EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. TTXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE ,IJJ and COACH FACTORY. John Pasrof. Junr., PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effeeiently performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. . Note the Address - - BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall ami next Mail Office.



i Busircas Notices. \ THE BONGO PAI TENEI Kbi KOUTOU KATOA | ffacbean Stewart's I NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. EW CUBE EOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS. Prepared from the Mountain and foresi Plants of New Zealand) In Asthma the New Cure has proved itsel to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies* THE NEW CUBE is the only Specif o yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEW CUBE has no rival.' It saves emetics, lighting fires, hot baths, and all the attendant worry incidental of the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In jyphoid Fever the NEW CURB disinfects, sooths* and gives re/reshiufa sleep. -.-..* . The NEW CURK is the only true Lung Disinfectant In no instance has a de<tth occurred from diplheria wheiv the •* New Cure has bocu freely used from the first outset of the disease, »nd so great are its pro tective powers. th»t the complaint has , never been known to spread to other members of the family. The New Cure, 3s *d ; Grindelii RoDost Ci«ar Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d



JENSEN'S COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS PUKE TASTELESS DIGESTIBLE T7AN II 0 U.T. BN 'S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA, Best and Goes Farthest, It is the Original. All others are Imitation?. PHILADELPHIA, 1870. HAUTHAWA Y'S ■, . 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 COfiK 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 of carbo lated or other beverage*, and allows the •ediment to reman* undisturbed in the oottle Designed tor one use of hotels, restan ..ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke pUted. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are lollewed 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 other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince you TOE MAKING KEFRIGERATION On ths Lindc System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling Establishments, and all Icemakinp and Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FDR 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 Otj Air Refrigerators on Lightfoot System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied to the end of 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company J .limited' Wanting Director : MR. T. B, LIGHT! FOOT, Q «,



JOB PRINTING. T3 OSTE RS, Dod^ora, Billheads, X Programmes, Memorandum Forma, Wedding Cards, Menooriam Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Blccks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Ticket* of all kinds. THIS 4S!inCHTOY PCBISDIYG CO LIMITED, Having t supply o f Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Line* - of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on the shortest notice, in the bent style, and at reasonable ratoi PUBLIC KOTICU.. THE Office of the Ash burton Publishing f Company, Limited, WILL BK CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. for dinner hour in compliance with bh« Factories Act. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head o! Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, ' Crated Waters Beers, Ales Cider Champagne &c. Abtillvbv Lank Lotrno* W. J. BUSH AND CO T\ISTILLEKB *nd IMPCBTEBB or - i ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUn ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which if doable the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. Family Dairy Churns, Factory Chorni Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Batter P»ok tges Print Butter Car riers, German Davy Paper And everything needed in * complete Creamery or Eutter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANOHARD'S SON* Oonoord, N.H., U.S A Established 1818 HERCULES MAKING POWDER TS THE BEST Those who hi^e not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendi4 Cakw, Scones, Pastry, ke. mRANSPARENT BLOCK ICI J_ MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED "DORTER BLANCH AR CONCORD, N.H. U.S.A, MABUrACTUBIRS OF AFD DXAUHsB ALL KINB6 OF - Oalrv Good* HPECUJ/rJTY