The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 29 JO-

Ashbttktcmn : Friday, March in, 1893.

PRICE: OKB PENJfT



tsusmess Notices.



Business Notices



THE ASHBURTON UUARDIAN From and after the 30th November, ISB9 the terms of Subscription tc thb journal will be as follows, viz :— Iff PAID IN ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s e<l \ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6 Year ... 24s Od, by post 37s Od Tf BOOKED. j Per Quarter ... 7s ud, by post, !0s %<[ Half-year... Los 0.1, hy post, 21s 6.1 , Year ... 30s 04, by post, .J&t <Ai Birtli Marriage, »nd Death Notices, f paidtoi at, the time of insertion, 2s Od, if booked, 4» each Stamps may be sent as payment ORATEPXJL-COMrORTTNO. EPPS'S COCOA. j BREAKFAST. "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 has provided our breakfast tables with » delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor »• bills. It is by the j udicioua use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until •trong enough to resist every tendency to disease. - Hundreds oil 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 properlj nourished frame. I—See article in tha Civil Snvm QoMtte. -» Made simply with boiling water or milk. foldin J-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled ting** v JAMES EPPS & CO., « BOMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, fcOHPOHi ENGLAKC ONE box of Clark's B 41 Pills ia w*r ranted to cuve all discharge** from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed free, from mercury. Sold in boles 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors 3old proprietors, The Wnceln and Midland bounties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. IjlOR the Blood is the Life. Clark's world !■ famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, aad sores of all kinds, 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. fHOWLES' PENNYROYAL AND J STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptom 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 and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions ,



IITTSOfI & S T C 0 X 55 Jewen Street, London, E.C. Publisners of OHRLSTMAS, BTKTHDAY, i WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS f Embossed Scraps, Chromos etc. Ttui original Publisheis of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EM BOSS UD M.BCHANIOAL, A FtUNaWI) OARDS Large Variety always kept in Ktock and Noveltiea continually added DR CHURCHILL Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime proscribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility (t nitaine two of the principal ingre . dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Fhonphorua and Lime. It cannot be tor ghlyrecommended for Delica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and in cases ofuscular and Nervous Exhaustion *) acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Chui chill's signature Price, Prepared orly by Q WANN /"IHEMIBI OWANNj V^ HEM IST. PARIS. ORIZ4 PHffOMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS J_J 3avon-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). Sivon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. 3aron-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, S calces. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. 3riza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, .rose tea, white heliotrope and white yiolet, f ,.",■•"■>■■ ■■■■■■■■■■■•■■-■ "'" iqua-Orj^a^pKew"toilet water, refreshing tcTthe skin. Jriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume o new mown hay. Iriza-Aciduline —Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted forl adiaa' toilets. )riza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs or Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toil*»t water, de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water )riza-Water-—Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. ■routtes - Oriza - Dentifrice —An extract for preserving he teeth and gums in good health and preventing decay. )riza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel, Sss Oriza -et - Qriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkerch c without staining. )riza-Oil —Variously perfumed ; for ren dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off. )riza-Lacte (Oriza Milk)—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. 3reme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) —For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth. )r 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, anc* bottle ;or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories' Sss-Oriza-Incoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-O/iz» Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the fl< wn»



If EATING'S POWDER, <rr EATING'S POWDER, \r EATING'S POWDER, T£ EATING'S POWDER, TT- EATING'S POWDFR, \r EATING'S POWDER, ( /"BUGS, FLEAS, I &ILLS- MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQaiTOES. f TT AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, rl TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, ( T_J ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, O ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, c 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 Tins only. , KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. ' KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PUBBLY VEOBTABLK SWKBIMBAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal or thbbad 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, London. BLANCARD? lODINE OF IRON nTT T O APPROVED by the Academy of McdiciDe of Paris, are especially ecommended by fhe 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. Nor.c genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies "TpOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, JJ Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill! Tolu, etc,, with Chlorodyne. KA V'& Compound, a demulcent expec tcr*nb, for cougha, colds and chest complaints. TXAY'S Compound, for Coughs ,X\. Colds, is equtlly serviceable Horses and Cattle. T7 AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inlS' auralgis t\- Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. r ESUM CATHARTICUM PILLS _I_J digestive, corrective, and agreeably aperient. /^IOAGULINE.— Cement for broken \J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England VENABLES, HIGH-OLASS PIANOS, Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. AU parts, bcdi Internal and External, gpocially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. C. VENABLES & 00. 187 and 189 Essex Road friinirton. London.



PAE OIDIUM MANUFACTURED BY Gounelle Jeune, SALON-FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia: GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., 3 SOiuEIftSKT PLACE, MELBOURNE. A MOST 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 I Par Oidium haa 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 FRANCART & CO., ■ 3 Somerset Place, MJELB 0 URJSTE. 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 &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 *its. Prepared with choice Mustard Powdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. PARIS : P. MeuiiEY, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemisis and fron H AUSTRALIAN DrCJO COMPANY, LTD, , Sydney,



, j Business Notices New Zealand Insurance Gomppj. BBTABLISH~_rb°" !„ .., 18 5 9 CAPITAL—~S'nEMILLION. THE PREMISE ANDV^EALTHIEST COLONIAL .COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS ALSO,— , RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &a, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST X TRRSOT RATES MILES & CO., LTD. AGENTS DEATH TO PARASITES ! I SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. *^^f ,* t i .^ t *j it Vi *.***"■' ■;- i l"' '■**_' '. . ' \P3tflK fluid ifffjinnpi] powDER (non-poisonous.) i^^-^»aIJS^BBWWy^MBWi (poisonous.) Used and recommended by Flock. U««d and recommended My— Flock. W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. C. Obbbll, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 *V. O. Rutherfobd, Amuri ... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Ocajjo ... 30,000 ,G. W, Meßae, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In- A. Symons, Marlborough ... 45,000 vestment Company, South- F. H. Richmond, Marlborough J3.000 land 17,000 Aid 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. Wewiy ■ ntrortweed. £»rioe-(ir. casks) 5s Ocl per I*rice-(in kegs) SOspercwl. Grallon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dtp. -•v Tt ™.. t »„„«,» «. Another well-known Powder Dip coita ha 1 Gallon Fluxd makes 100 Gallons Dip. a 8 muc h again. - Compare the prices _.-.- .— Clllex BLACKBURNE &30 , Christchurch. DISTRICT AQBSTS^tH SS CS'VCo., LTD. Ashburton aiiu Bakali^.



W. STRANGE &. O(VS Gbeat Extension Sale is now on, ADD WILL CONTINUE UNTIL Tuesday, February 28, On which day we Complete our HALF-YEARLY STOCK-TAKING. —IMPoBTANT!— — ■■(")■■ — SERGES- BEBG-.BS. SSRGE3- | EX AURANGI. WE have Just Opened a Large Shipment of New Season's Dress Serges in shades of Navy, Black, Cardinal and Brown, which we have purchased for Prompt Net Cash on exceptionally favorable terms. As we complete our Half-Yearly Stook- Taking on the 28th inst., and being anxious to quit these goods prior to that date, j we have decided to offer them at Sale Prices, thus affording our lady patrons an i 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 GENEBAI AND GEAND DISPLAY. Early in March wo hope to make our FIRST GENERAL and I GRAJSD DISPLAY of NEW SEASON'S JSUVELTIES comprising Novelty Dresses, Mantles, Millinery, Corsets, Underclothing, Ribbons, Laces, &c. Extensive shipments are already arriving and will be Opened in course cf a few 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 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. T» BUYERS OP CARPETS AND PARTIES FURNISHING, W. STRANGE & CO., OHRIBTOHUROS



IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK, YOUR GROCER FOR { NELSON i^ awarded mm 0* JLVBMHI ~ ' #S wM uATE**: COUM.SILVERMHIALS ■»■ ■■■■ '^^" , i #&.*f*»L' CELEBRATEDfcTHE 2&SKj*J/&lB#li, PURE INDIAN CHINA&CEYLDN TEAS I PROCURABLE I DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox, and Co.) A UOTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE^ and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKEE, 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. j AGENT FOE- Matson and Co., Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch Booth, McDonald, and Co., Christchurch White's Sheep Dip Brantford Keaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Gi-aham's Foot Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blight Specific 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 SeedfrSs2pinff, Plants in Canterbury, I am now prepared to CLEAN RYEGRASS as it ought to be done at Reasonable Rates. D, Thorn as, ASHBURTON. 1 am a Cash Purchaser OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, ETC, IN LARGE QJR SMALL QUANTITIES. David Thomas, ASHBTTETON. j~ ■ . . | PLOUGH SHAEES. "nrr c are prepared to supply both HOKNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' I AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURrOM, Beiag iv uirect communication with the Makers, and having received largoJshipuwntß from both makers. CORNSACKS (FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, AND Harbour's Best Fire-ply Twine MAY BE OBTAINED AT OUR STOft&S. WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT OATS. OATS. BARLEY. AND OTHER PRODUCE. WE ARE PRQMPT 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 I A gliburton and Rakaia,



j F us 'ness i otlCtt3. ' ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUTIT> • ING AND INVESTMENT SOClE'ii. I Office., : Tanckeo Street, Ashbubtok rriO Encourage the saving of small sums JL the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums, of'toe Pound and upwards, In* - tenwt 5 per cent tmithe following oonoi tkms;— " ; Sums of One Pound and apwarc^ received on. Deposit, and Interest will b< allowed on every complete Pound j 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 che sum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except when f closing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 6 per cent it i. 6  5y ,> for longer periods at 6  ] ! For particular* apply , EDWD. STEPHENS, t Manager. TTXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE < Hi and « COACH FACTORY. John Pasrcr. Junr., ] PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and efficiently j. performed- c Coach Pain tins; and Repairs a specialty. t Note the Address — i BUKNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail ( Office. "~JENBEN'iS PRIZE MIBD-AIU GOD LIViR OIL, ' :■■■■■" ■'..". \ 1 MADE ONLY PROM THE FRESHEST ] LIVERS c PDKJS ~~ TASTELESS DIGESTIBLE J T7 A N HOUT EN 'S -l PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest. It is the Original. All others are Imitation?. PHILADELPHIA, 1876. HAUTHAWASTB Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS ( A NECESSITY in every family _ __^It^blacks and^polishe^J^tgs^and children' 3 jßoots, Shoes, Rubbers, and satchels, -without brushing. Always gives satisfaction Is conceded to be " The Standard " 1 Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTOE. j Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as tt pulls the Cork the easiest . and rt moves it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation tf carbo lated or other beveraged, and allows the t > ediment to reman* undisturbed in the oottle Designed toi che use of hotels, resta v .ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanao and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. M»iufactured by the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are followed Sa?e* Money, Labor, and Time. Put* an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be wed in the ordinary way for , Household Purpose Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince you TOE MAKING AND REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression Anhydrous AmMLonia,) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chflbnf Establishments, Mid all* IcemakinF aa<? Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR BHD? 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 * iftry Air Refrigerators on Li#htfoot System 1000 Machinen Ordered and Supplied to the end of 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company jdiaitedi Maiwing Director : MR. T. B. LIGHT! row,o«.



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1 B sir .., oiice?- THB BONGO PAI TENEI Xix KOUTOU KATOA llacbeaii NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. KKW CUBE FOR DIPHIHSRIA NEW CITKK KO" CHBOVIC IIKOfrCHITTs. Prepared from the IWounUin and forest Planrs of New Zealand} 1 In >sthma the New Cure has proved Itsel 10 be tteil and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies* I npHE NEW CURE is the only Specif c ! JL yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the SEW CURE has no rival. i It saves emetine, lighting fires, hot baths, and all the attendant worry incidental Of the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In 'typhoid Fever the NEW COR* disinfects, soothes, and gives refreshiiifc sleep. The NEW CURE is the only trm Lung Disinfectant In no instance lias a de*th occurred from diptheria whsn the "New Cure has been freely used from the first outset of the disease, and so great are its pro tective powers, that the complaint h&> never been known to spread to other members of the family. The New Cure, 3r M.; Grindelfo Rotrast Ciear Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d JOB PRINTING. ' PO. STE RS, Dodgers, Billheads, Programmes, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Sleeks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. THE JSHBIMOIf FDliOnift f LIMITED, Havlug 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. PUBLIC NOTICE. THE Office of the Ashburton Publishing 1 f Company, Limited, WILL Eli**' CLOSED dailyfrom^yg^ t&jZ withPthJ fTactones ""Act. ASHBURTON tUBLISHING CO. FRENCH CREAM GCJM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Ricb ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Crated Waters Beers, Ales Cider Champagne <fee. Abtillwv Ijakr LoirnoH W. J. BUSH AND CO TVISTIUiEUS and IMPCBTER? i w ! ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUIT ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is doable the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churn* Factory Butter 'Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack; \g«s Print Butter Car riers, German DaSxf Paper And everything needed in a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANOHARDfS SCHSfc Oonoord, N.H., U.S A Established 1818 HERCULES MAKING POWDER IS THE BEST Those who hhTe not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendi* Cakes, Soones, Pastry, <fax HpRAN SPARE NT BLOCK ICF J. MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED -pORTERBLANOHAB : CONCORD, N.H. TT.S.A, MurvrACTUBXRs or ahd Dbaxim '". ALL KIKDS Of . .' : Oali^r Good*