The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 3086

Ashburtoin : Saturday, September 23, 1893.

PRICE: ONE PENHY



business JNotlees. THE JSEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE. REDUCED FARES FROM LON DON TO NEW ZEALAND. \ RRANGEMENTS can be made /\. with the Agent-General in London to"procure passages by the above line at tha following greatly reduced rates :— Second Saloon «Si 2 Intermediate ||» «» Third Class »• *ld Ufi For further particulars apply at offices MILES & CO., Limited, Ashburton <md Rakala. fol SOOTH ING I P^SsNK«BEcinTiHCTKmI RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, j PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve » healthy atate of the eonsti. t^'ori during the period of Teething Vhe words "JOHN ST&&DKAN, Jfc j Chemist, WalwOrth, iSurroy," -i*^ Art «n«».T»a on the O«««rnm«>( Stomp «s<*** *<> «a<* *-««•«■ Soid By KEMPTHOUNJC PKOSSF.B & CO. ■ |M||]| ' . .. t f , ..... . — _j! 1 ■■■! ■ 1^.1,,,. hT"* COWJH3, COLD?, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, <ATS UeCokpooNl» P BS3BJ?OB OV LINSEED, Aniseed, Senes-i, Sqaill, Tolu, &c <AY'B COMPOUND, 11 demulcent expectorant, for Coughs, COMI, and Chest Complaint 3 <AY'3 COM POTOTD, for Coughs and Colds, is equally serviceable for horses and cattle <AY'S TIC PILLS, a specific iv Neuralgia, Faceacne, &c. Contain Quinine, Iron, &o LINTJM OATHABTIOUM PTLLS, digestive, correo tive, and agreeably aperient GOAG-ULINE— Cement tor Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England ONE box of Clark'a B 41 Pills ia war ranted to oura all discharge a from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and alus in the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold In boxes 4a 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors 3old propriatora, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. TTpOßthe Blood is the Life. Clark's world JU famed Blood Mixture is warranted 1 to deans* the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, aadsores of allkinds, its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold n bottles 2s 9d, and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid and Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. TOWLES' PENNYROYAL AftD STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly borrect all irregularities, and re- Heve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is ]|dto2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLTS and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG 00., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions TTBATING'S LOZENGES TTEATING'S LOZENGES TREATING S LOZENGES "^A Simple Faot about" KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. Ask throughout tho world, in any country that can be named, you will find them largely sold. There is ibsolutely no remedy that ia so speedy in giving relief, so certain to cure, and^yefc^the most delicate can take them. A TERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBIE COUGH /L TERRIBLE COUGH 94 Commercial road, Peckham, July 12. " Dear Sir,—l am a poor hand at express ing my feelings, but I should like to thank you. Your lozenges have dene wonders in relieving my terrible cough. Since 1 had the operation of ' Tracheotomy ' (the same as th« late Emperor of Germany, and unlike bim toank God, I am still alive) performed at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, no one could possibly have had a more violent cough; it was ao bad at times that it quite exhausted me. The mucus, which waa very copious and hard, has been softened, and I have been able to get rid of it without difficulty, _-I am, air, yours truly, J- HILL.' IITTERLY UNRIVALLED lITTERLY UNRIVALLED iITTERLY UNRIVALLED The above speaks for tself. Prom strict Inquiry it appeara that the benefit from using Keating's Cough Lozenges is under stated. The operation waa a specially severe one, and was performed by the .peeialist, Dr H. T. Butlin, of St. Bartho tomew's Hospital. Since the operation the only means of relief is the -we of these Lozenges. So successful are they that one affords immediate benefit, although from the nature of the ease the throat irritation ii Intense. ttttbighi in gold ■weight in gold Weighs in gold Under date September 8, 1891, Mr Hil aaain writes: " I Bhould long since havi blen dead, but for your Lozengen-they ax Zrth their weight in gold. I will gladly Be and tall anyone what a splendid cougl remedy they are." . Keating's Cough Lozenges, the unnvallei remedy for Coughs, Hoarseness, and Throa Troubles are sold in tina by all Chemists. blanclrds" lODINE OF IRON BIT T Q I JLLiJLjO a PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine J\ of Paris, are especially ; ecommended W fhe Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weakn* BI>» Poorness of Blood and for simulating and regulating its "periodic ourse. Nopa genuine unless signed ' Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. old b Druggists and Chemists through the Colonies r AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF Jjabor lared IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manafaefcerers. .Orattwarow & Co., 190 iouQWtw S^et) Ohv^tohwpb, 931



I Business Notices "ISM PHjMMBM. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, X EGRAND'S.SPECXAL PRODUCTS I 1 n i 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, 8 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. OrJta-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet. Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to tha skin. Orfaa-Hay—A toilet water wth the perfume o new mown hay. Orlza-Aciduline—Toiiot vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for adißs' toilets. Orlza-Scotch-Lavender—Sprigs ot Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water, jde-Cologne-Oriza —The high-life bollet water") Oriza-Water- Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. Gonttes - Oriza • Dentifrice —An extract for preserving he teeth and gums in good health and preventing decay. Ortea-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth withont affecting the enamel i Ess Oriza -et - Oriza-Lys—Perfames 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 failing off. Ortza-Lacfce (Oriza Milk)—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. Orems Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios)—For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness o* youth. Or ealine-Colorante (the best hair dye)— For instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade and with no danger to health. boxes, each with brushes comb, ctus, an<? bottle ; or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quit? » nosegay of violets. ss-Oiriz'* Suave white lotropa Bou quet of the flew«» PAE OIDIXJM MANUFACTURED BY Gounelle Jenne, SALON—FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia: CEO. BUR* FRANC,RT & GO. 3 »©3SCM»BB* VJL.AGX, 1 MELBOURNE, A MOST powerful Insecticide, and f\ guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mil dew, Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para sitical Insects of Plants, Vegetable Gardens, ©to. . Is now in use in most of the Vineyards in Victoria and give 3 great satisfaction. The Par Oidium haß been tried in the great Western [District on Peach Trees with great ■access. ORPHAN OIL, The great discovery for Phylloxera, Codlin Moth, and disease in Sugar Cane. For Pamphlets and al information apply 10 GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., 3 Sqmebset 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 »b 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 * its." Prepared with choice Mustard Fowde* . the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. PARIS : P. Metjiey, 135 Rue St-Antoine. 3 To ba had from all Chemists and fron. 1 Australian Decjg Company, jcd, Sydney t ; I 10W VITALITY J DR CHURCHILL S B Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility £t >nta?ns two of the principal ingrs dients necessary for building up tht I Human Frame, and which are considered , deficient in the above complaints, viz., • Phosphorus and Lime. Ie cannot be toe ! ghlyrecommended for Delica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES la real Brain Feed, and In cases trfuscular arid Nervous Exhaustion ftj acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Chut chill's signature Price, Prepared o^.ly by CIWANN /"IHEMIST OWANNj UHBMIST, PARIS THE ASHBURTON GUAFDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1889 he terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz:— If PAID IN ADVANCE. Per Quarter ,- 6a 6d, by post, Ss 6d , Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d Year .... 24s Od, by post 37» Od ( IF BOOKED. Per Quarter .„ 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by poat, 21s 6d , Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid toi at the time oi insertion, 2s 6d, f booked, 49 each Stomps m+m/ be sent as



___ Business Notices] New Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABLISHED 0' _ ±. 18 59, CAPITAL^OnFMILLION. THE PREMIER AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON k GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &0., AOOEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES MILES & GO., LIMITED. AGENTS' DfiATH TO PARASITES I I SHEEK TICK MAGNIFIED* v Ua«d an* recommnndcd to Flock; "CT « a <l »n«f r«comßt«n<lfd toy— Flock. W. Gerard, Canterbury .„ 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay , 68,000 M. C. Okbeix, Canterbury ... 5,000 Walapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 W. O. Rftherford, Amurl.. 20,000 Ida Valley Station^ Otago ... 30,000 a. W, Moßab, Amurl ... 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In- A. Symons, Marlborough .. 45,000 vestment Company, South- F. H. Richmond, Marlborougl 13,000 land 17,000 Aad by owners of over 5,00 C 000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock in New Zealand, and man millions Owners, hronghout the world. - ' _ W«wSy inti-o*inc«d. X»rice-(ir. casks) 45s «<1 per Price- (in kega) sOs per cwt. Grallou. 1 viwf makes 1000 Gallons Dtp. « ™.» t ,** r-. «. Another well-known Powder Dip ooßts ht 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gaaons Dtp. M much again. Compare the prioM Oliiof AgrentS—BLAOKBURNE ft QO, Ohristchnrch. DISTRICT AGENTS~-MileS &U& 00., LIMITED. Ashtrarton and Eakaia. UNPRECEDENTED PATRONAGE. ■ W. STR4ME & CO., DEG to'aoknowledge ths Unprecedented Patronaga extended to|[their GREAT SEMI-ANNUAL and AFTER SEASON STOCK-TAKING SALE, And much regret the inconvenience that muafe have been experienced by many during the past few days, owing to the unavoidable crush, which taxed thejitmost capacity of their establishment to cope with. 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 obher stocks equally worth securing, therefore ladies would do well to see at once these more than wonderful offerings. TENS OF THOUSANDS OF POUNDS' WORTH OF BIOH ' Drapery Goods AT PRICES HITHERTO UNKNOWN. BARGAINS IN— Mantles, Fur-lined Cloaks, Jackets,! Ulsters, Waterproofs and Costumes. BARGAINS IN— Millinory, Felt Hats. Misses Hats, Bonnets, Straw Hata and Hat Shapes. BARGAINS IN— Underclothing, Corsets, Skirfcs, Aprons, Baby Linen, Tea and Dressing Gowns. BARGAINS IN— Blanket p, Linens, Flannels, Cottons, Dress Stuffs, Mantle Cloths and General Drapery. BARGAINS IN— Silks, Satins, Velvets, Ribbons, Laces, Flowers, Feathers, Fanny Birds and Wings. BARGAINS IN— Uarpets, Floorcloths, Linoleums, Mattings, Ready made Clothing, Men's Mercery, H&ts, etc. SEE WINDOWS, SHOW-EOOMSfAND BARGAIN TABLES W. STRANGE & CO., CHRISTCHURCH. •



1 1 IF, YOITLIKE NICE TEAASKftYOUR GROCER FOR I NELSONS §M©MuATE &ci PURE INDIAN CHIMA&CEYCON TEAS! I PROCURABLE : ___j DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox, and Co.) iV UOTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR 1 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 FSI DAYS Sales of Wool throughout the season Grain Bought and Fold on Commission Clearing Sales as per'arrangement AGENT FOE- Matson and Go.,"Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christ church Booth, McDonald, and Co., Ohristchurch ♦ White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Uraham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Oo^, Dunedin jplanet Jupiter Garden and Field Tools. P. T H OMA 8, ASHBJRTOR Grass Seed Cleaning. Having Erected (regardless of cost) one of the B«st Grass Seed Cleaning "Plants in Canterbury, I am now prepared to CLEAN RYEGRAS3 «a it ought to be done at Reasonable Rates. D, Thomas, ASHBURTON. I rvm a Cash Purchaser OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, ETC, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES David Thomas, ASHBURTON j ASHBUHTON SKIN SALES. ItoHALli HOLD A |FORTNIGHTLY SALE OF SHEEPSKINS, FAT, HIDBS TALLOW, &c-, throug-out the ieason. BiNEXT SKIN SALE FEIDAY, SEPTEMBEE 1, 1893. D f Thomafl 9 Ashburton. TO MAKE ROOM /^^^^&^p\ HEW SEASORS SHIP" Ex "Duke of Devonshire " Taimii/' and " Otarama,' '^W^Sltf^flHK^ THE BALANCE OF Moy " "Drapery f ''%%& STOCK ' IS BEING OFFERED AT Large Reductions FOB FOURTEEN D&.YS. W. H. Collier, \ "The Corner.'



■^■isir j,3 Notices. Tucker and Bean TT AYE FOR SAL ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINE FIREWOOD LIME AND CEMENT 1 AND BUILDING MATERIALS of every description. PRODUCE. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &a. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MAOHIN PROPRIETORS, Just Landing—Splendid Shipmen o NEWCASTLE COIL Tucker & litean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. 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 Ashbarton for their kind patronage, and to say ' that I hope to continue to merit their support. H. JE. Bonninffton, CHEMIST & DRUGGIST EAST STREET, ASHBURTCNf • .— ■ . .» Spectacles! Spectacles! HAVE Your Sight Tested, and use only PROPERLY FITTING SPEC TACLES JEWELLER, la Sole Agent for Ashburton for H- LAZARUS & CO., OCULIST - OPTICIANS, OF SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND . CALCUTTA. A very complete Bet of trial lenses and iramea for tasting—ensuring perfect vision and comfort. t N t ß,—Do not risk ipoiling your eyesight hj earing badly fitting Spectacles. A large Stock of Double Eye Protectors, Smoked Glasses of various shades with straight or curled sides. Gold Spectacles, Gold Folders and our Gold Astigmallo Folder Clip. S^ BALER! PCULIST-OPTICIAMS.; AGENT, _—__- ft j j^ * Miss Venie Flower, T ATE of the Royal College of I J Music, London, ia prepared to give instructions in the above art. Terms upon application. Residence, Cox Street. At home Monday's Thursday's and Saturday's, from 2 till 4. 8 139 nO^^jnnToweiir PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY. ARCADE "CHAMBERS. (Dances not attended.) 421 A CARD] MR H. C ORBELL, . SOLICITOR ASHBURTON. Office : Montgomery's Buildings, Corner East and Burnett Streets. . t 8t127 ■■kaBB WISE IN Tl3CE.—Consider your Hfenltri. —in cases of Weaknww, Merraniaeu, U L PalpltaUon,lncapacity,l)«bUltT.UMMi n f. of Vital PowerTlxnpalred Hialtb or JJIJ Strencth, Savon Palxu, Me. Ou either sex), no matter how chronic or wren, (T FARE'S ELECTRIC PILLULBt »• «h* grandest, most speedy, and powerfalraaady on earth. One package is sufficient in even the weakest, the oldest, and most shattered, to trout A MIRACUL Being perfectly harmless, they leare no bad after effects. Guaranteed wooer to fata. Full particulars free, tinder cover, from the N. Z. sole agents—DEUQ SUPPLY CO.,Box«o,Dunedin. Fabr's £L«qruiO ' PIIiLULKS n*e worth their wight in gold and act HA» I magic giving instant reiletand working*otrUiawl * 9N4 7l pWWBWtOWntaIYWY«IM. IV»«*m,



f Business Notices. ' ISHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD-' ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETX. Offxcbs : Tancred Street, Ashbukton. rriO Encourage the saving of small sums JL the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sunu of One Pound and upwards, In terest 5 per cent on the following condi tions :— Sums of One Found and , npwar<?s 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 ehe sum deposited, but not in lesa sums than One Pound, except when closing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent »> if 6 „ 6$ „ for longer periods at 6 M For particulars apply EDWD, STEPHENS, Manager* * - " u As strong a s the oak," "As pure as the lily* *' As fragrant as the rose.' In 1, 2, 5 and 101b Tins. Henry Zander, ISOLB AGENT, ASHBUBTON. C. HAWKINS' Own znake Shooters at'los 6(3, and oil other kinds equally cheap* C"O" Is determined to do business even at a sacrifice. New Goods coming in next week which will be cleared, at prices not to be beaten in A SH BURTON. —FOX SAJLE— f-f TRACTION ENGINE, 8-horse. «,j i *-J GRASS SEED CLEANER, H CORNCRUSHER. -i CHAFF CUTTER. -| HYDRAULIC RAM, No. 5. * -| SCREEN, for 4ft 6in Combine. -| Ordinary BICYCLE, price £2 10a A quantity of Belt-puJleys from 3in 3ft diameter. . Agency for McLaren's Traction Engines. TliOs.E.Kilwoith, ENGINEER & BRASS FOUNDER. (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c. r~rAS on hand a well selected stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY. NICKEL KEYLESS WATCHES from £1 each ; the cheapest and best in the market. ' SPIiCTACLES to suit all sights from 8 EL^TRO-PLATIK G. and GILDING done on the premises. Watches CLWANKD and Guaranteed for twelve months, 4s 6cL . To The Ladies of Ashbukton and TEICT, A WOKD WITH YOU, PMA I F Thinking of getting marived try ■MADDENS '. ■■ for your Bride Cake—almond iced, required. If you like a quiet aftertiooncup oi tea send along to MA DDE N S for your Cakes and Pastry. School Committees, when giving their children a treat, try a fifty shiiling3 case of MADDENS Assorted Goods. Ball Committees, save yourselves a de of anxiety by entrusting your orders MADDEN for Suppers, &c. The best South Can terbury spreads to be refarred to. It fact anything in the line caji be supplied you (why send the money out of the dis trict) at the OLD ESTABLISHED SHOP, " East Street, n ' i