The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xiv. no. 2867

AsHBURTOiN : Saturday, January 7, 1898,

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Business Notices. TBM ASHBURM GUARDIAN. from and after the 30th November, ISB9 theT££ of Subscription to tlu* journal will be as follows, viz ;— llf PAID IK ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s bd " I* 1 BOOKED. " Year .. 30s od, by post, 43a Od ffinot. Stamp, may Jk>. wit m payment. . EPPS'SJOCOI "By ft thorough knowledge of the natural lawt Which govern Urn operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by • careful application of the fine proper tiw oi well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps hag provided oar BMtkfasfc tables with a delicately-flavoured foreran which may save us many heavy doctor* bills. Itisbythejudiciouauseofsuchartifclesofdiet that a constitution 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. Wo may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortuned with pore blood and a properly ■QMfljihed frame."-See article io the Civit&rvm Mado simply with boiling water or milk. §oldini-n>, packets by Grocers, labelled that** JAMES EPPS & CO* HOMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTg, ' _ IffSTOQN, EffaLAKP. *• Though imitated by many surpassed by none LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway St» *>ion) DUNEDIN MRS SILK, PROPRIETRESS THIS very popular Establishment con tinues to afford very superior accom modation to tourists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. ONE box of Clark's B 41 Pills ia war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquirod or constitutional), gravel and pains in the 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. XpOßthe Blood is the Life. Clark's world Jj famed Blood Mixture ia warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, sourvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, aad sores of all kinds, its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Bold 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. TOWLES' PENNYROYAL AND STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve, the distressing aymptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is Hd to 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions ___ i _ T£ EATING'S POWDER, ■t^- EATING'S POWDER, TT EATING'S POWDER, \r EATING'S POWDER, T^EATING'S POWDFR, TT-EATING'S POWDER, JV (BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. TJ AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, JJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, tJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TTARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but Is unrivalled in destroying FLEAS, BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS IN PURS, 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 PURELY VEGETABLE SWEEIMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal or thread worms. It is a perfectly safe and mild pre paration; and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in tins, by all Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING,Tendon. BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON DTT T C APPROVED by the Academy of Medicine' of Paris, are especially ; ecommended by *he 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 purse. Nor.c genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemiafcs through ni_ Colonies "TpOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Sj Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, &?• "^"AY'S Oompound Essence of LinJ f\ seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill Tolu, etc. f with Chlorodyno. KAY'fc Compound, ademulcen*expec , tornib, for coughs, colds and chest complaints. XT'AY'S Oompound, for Coughs X\. Colds, is equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. TT AY'S Tic Pills, a specific intt saralgia l\_ Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. I" INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS JLJ digestivej corrective, and agreeably aperient. O~ OAGULINE,— Cement for broken articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactqry, Stockport, England



j Business Notices i CHBISTMAB, 1892. VKW GOODS SB ITABLE FOR THE , i-1 SEASON. New Fruits, New Teas, Now Nuts, New Perserved Gingers. New Prunes. A. WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF Glass, China, and Earthenware, Hollow ware, Brushware and Light Jroamongeiy. FIRST SHOP IN TANCRBD STREET, j H. M. CARSON. : UWEEM, ~~ ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS (By Si'eciat. Appointment to His Ex cellency the GOVEHNOR.) ID EG to announce to their Friends and the Public that the following REDUC TIONS are made till Christmas CABINETS ... ... L2sperdoz, CARTES DE VISITE 7s 64 „ „ Or a LARGE PHOTOGRAPH pre sented with ado c cabinets for 15s. ■■-.. tow,- LOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime proscribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroiti Cough and General Debility" 1 f~t >ntain« two of the principal ingre ft,,, dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Fhosphorus and Lime. It cannot be tor ghlyrecommended for Delica Childre Dr Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES la real Brain Food, and in eases Oluscular and Nervous Exhaustion *i acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Ohm chill's signature Price, Prepared orly by SWANN fiHEMIST WANNj ijHEMIST, PARIS. ORIZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS \i * ——— Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr 0. 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. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—No, 2, extra fine, in boxes, 8 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet. Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline —Toilet vinegar, aromatle and disinfectant, specially adapted forl adies* toilets. Orlza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs oi Scotch lavender flowers; a rich toilet water, do • 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 the 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-Lacte (Oriza Milk) —An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to this 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 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 brushes comb, pro ctus, an<? bottle ;or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Eas-Oriza-Incoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-O/iza Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the file wet 111 110 "SSlWra Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and fu instructions re lating to a SAFE, SIMPi AMI CERTAIN nil If Tiny Combined with simple method ufllUillJl 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 Instkuctions FOEWAEDED FEEE to anyone sending full particulars of case, symptoms, etc., and enclosing stamp for reply. All communications strictly confidentia "Humanitas, G.P.0., Melbourne FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Ricb ness upon all kinds of Syrups, iErated Waters Beers, Ales Cider Champagne &c. ABiiLLFiix Lank London S i



I Business Notices! New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABLIBH"ED 0< 1 1859 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THE PBEMIEK AND"~WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY * FIRE AND 'MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES MILES & GO., ! . ; JLGENT8 1 j DEATH TO PARASITES ! ! SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. j fluid iirTTiSSi 13^0^ (NON-POISONOUS.) tJMJM^MWIW^I (POISONOUS.) I7»«d and recommended l.r Flock, \tjamk »»H i>momm«A«M '»>- tlocic. W. Gekard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. C. Orbell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,00 d vV. O. Rutherford, Amuri... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Ocago 30,000 Or. W, Mcßae, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In -IA. Symons, Marlborough ... 45,000 vestment Company, South- F. H. Richmond, Marlborough 13,000 land ... 17,000 A»d by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock in New Zealand, and many millions Owners. t throughout the World. Wwwly Introduce*!. (ir. casks) 5& 6d per Price—(in kegs) 430s per c-wl. « (Gallon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip, 1 GaOonnuid •*. 100 Gallon, Dip. M Chief Agents— BLACKBURNE & 30 , Ohristehnroh. district AGBNTS-Miles and Go., Ashburton and Rakaia. ■v " IMPORTANT. CARPET DEPARTMENT. CITB HAVE PURCHASED FOR PROMPT NET CASH A WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN'S Stock of Tapestry Carpets On exceptionally favourable terms, And will OFFER SAME, together with our own STOCK of TAPESTRY CARPETS, FOR SALE TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS, AT SPECIAL PRICES, as follows:— Tapestry Carpets, usual price Is 9d, special price Is 3d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price Is lid, special price Is 6d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 2s 9d, special price Is lid per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 2slid, special price 2s 3d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 3s 3d, special price 2s 6d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 3s 9d, special price 2a lid per yard |O« LADIES' EN TOUT CAS SUNSHADES- | Usual Prices 9a lid, 13 6d, 16s 6d Special Prices 6s lid, 8s lid, 9s lid NEW SEASON'S DRESS MATERIALS, PRINTS, GINGHAMS, MANTLES, MILLINERY, STRAW HATS, FLOWERS," &a, Now Offered at about Half-Price. SEE WINDOWS, SHOW ROOMS AND BARGAIN TABLES. W". Strange and Co.



I IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK VYOUR GROCER FOR ijRI-MOATE^ COLDS.SILVERMEDALS ■"■ . #&*AP*<L' CELEBRATED&THE VESSI^'VMiSmff PURE INDIAN CHINA&CEYLON TEAS I PROCURABLE BINDING TWINE. TTT E A REP RE PA BE D TO SUPPLY I>OIV 1«IIY TWIITE AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES IN LARGE OR SMALL LOTS —.ALSO:— ■ A € HI IT JE O I X S AND OTHER HARDEST REQUISITES.' WOi. WOOL WOOL THE NEXT SALE WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 23. 9 O • LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made on all Clips consigned to us for Sale locally, or for shipment; to our London House. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, etc., supplied promptly at Lowest Prices. w "r T otores are well lighted and commodious ; specially adapted for tho Display of WOOL, and are connected with Railway Siding.. i Account Sales are promptly rendered, Lota will be valued by an Expert prior to Sale, and Vendors' interests caiefully MILES & CO.. Ashburton and Eakaia. Wool. Wool. Wool. DAVID THOMAS IS MAKING CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, EBEE OF COMMISSION. PERIODICAL SALES HELD THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, THE FIRST BEING EARLY IN DECEMBER. ALL WOOL placed in my hands for Sale will receive every care and attention. My Stores and the Arcade are unsurpassed for 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, Stock and Station Agent, ASHBURTON. Turnip, Rape, & Clover Seeds. Ti^Y SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has just arrived per s.s. " Matauta, 1 IJAIL from the Celebrated Seedhouse of MESSRS HURST AND SON, LONDON, AND I AM PREPARED 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-£5 15s per ton on trucks at Belfast. D. THOMAS, SOLTS AGENT FOR ASHBITRTONJ



| Business Notices. ' I "" ——— _. " ■ ■ ■ i i PtfßttlANENl BUILI ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETI. Offices : Tancked Sxrekt, Asujbukton rplO Encourage the saving of small sum* _L the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwardsj In^ reresb 5 per cenfc on the following condi tions :— Sums of One Pound and up wares received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every corapleto Pound deposited, to bo 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 parl of che Bum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except when closing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent 6 „ 5& „ for longer periods at 6 , ; For particulars apply EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. JUr W. F Tiionipsofii, SURGEON -pvENTIST, URGE ON UENTIST, 2(8 HIGH STREET CHRISTCHU,«CE Hours~lo a.m 'so 6 pirn Having purchased Dr Ni A. Nbely's Denta practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 2 G. Pawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered, Private Residence—Wills Street West TTTXOEJLSIO.R SHOEING FORGE JLid AND COACH FACTORY. Jolibi Pajar^f, lunr., . I .PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effeciently performed. Coach Paintin* and Repairs a specialty. Note tho Address - BURNETT STB,E ET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail ' Office. G. Jesson (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS on hand and to arrive a well selected stock of Watch es, Clocks, and Jewellery suitable for Birthday and Wedding Presents. Spectac'es to suit all sights, from Is per pair. WATCHES cleaned and guaranteed twelve months, 4s 6d. CLOCKS cleaned and guaranteed twelve months, 2s 6d. ■■■'■- ' JEWELLERY of every description neatly repaired. Customers' own gold made up. G. JESSON Late J. Quinn), Practical Watchmaker and Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton. Motto : No cure no pay JL) 1 T0 £} A PER DAY t0 be dOX 9jT made by persons of either sex, in their own localities, at work tor us. New busine s. All meet with wonderful success Any one can do the work. You don't need capital, or above the same as none. We will start you. No space . explain here. But you can make a snug little fortune honorably and easy- The employment is particularly adapted to the region', n which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and in- B ructions mailed free. Now is the time don't delay, but write • to: ne at once.— Sinkon and Co, Portland Maine United States JENSENS : PRIZE MEDAL COD LIVBR; OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS' 1 PURE .ASTELE3S DIGESTIBLE W. J. BUSH AND CO TVLSTILLEIiS and HVIFOBTEBP OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUI3 ESSENCE?. SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water JVlacufacturers" Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities.



I Busir?co3 JNotieep. > j Till JIO^GO PAI TKNEI Kfc» I KOUTOU KATOA ■' »j NEW CURE for ASTHMA. - " EW CUBx^ EOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA PreFare^o^Satd andf°- ' - Tn Asthma the New Cure has proved i> se All Ocher Remedies •piE NEW CU^i'i^he only Sp £C if c X yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the »W CURE has no rival Ao.iTiV4.of tI M -MJdnis 4 ht.^S3? : In -i'yplioid Foyer the-NEW-'d(JRI B £p • moth°* and «iT* «***!£ £2 A WEEK J^ND UPWARDS may be made by cither sex, workinar even ing.* ana taking orders fur us. Permanent work if required. Enclose stamp for particulars. . - -^ NOVELTY IMPORTING "co!, — Sydney THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARP LEAF ] S of an easy employ, clean, takes little A space, is ready fur immediate use and acts promptly. Everybody should always have »b hand a few Mustard Leaves, for they are known to prevent h jjreat number of in dispositions. ' ' "• " '■ l-■ * * rJho Siiiap'ism is employed with succesrf in cases of Neuralgia, Diseases of.the- Ihroat, Palpitat:oj;s of the Heart. Convulsions, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Congestions, Paralysis, and Apoplectic i<ltS. ' ■ y . : Prepared tm.h choice Mustard Powdet: the Jmversal Sinapism poesessea all tfa« qualities of conservation and activity.: Directions for use accompany each ' napism. ■ • :.. PARIS: , P..MEULEY, 135RueSt-Antoine. . ;. ---»r d from aII Chemigia and from, x Messks Fewox, Geimwadb, & Co., ' Melbourne. ArsTRAUAN Drug Company, Ltd. Sydney. J. T. FORD COr "MEW ZEALAND WOOL SCOBES. -LN (Late R. Wilkin and Co.), ' 154, Herefokd Street, Christchtoch. AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS For the Salo of Stock, Wool, Skini, Hides, Grain, or other Produce. LAND and STATIONS valued and sold either by Auction or Private Treaty. Will attend Addinqton Market weekly Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. Kirwee and Darfield monthly CLBARJNG SALTiiS i n Town or Country Will receive prompt attention. MR ROBERr JEFF will attend to the Receiving and Delivery of Stock en trusted to us for Sale- at the Ashburton EOBSS^Jl^f' AddMM> J. T. FORD, '"■ '-'; Auctioneer. Family Dairy Olmrna, Factory Churn* Factory Butter "Workers, Family.^ Butter "Workers, Butter PackJ %ges Print Butter Car riers, German P»,i-f. "; '•■• Paper " And everything needed in a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices, PORTER BLANCIIAHD'a SOITB Concohd, N.H., U.S Al Established 1818 r? JOB PRINTING. / POSTERS, Dodgers, Billhead*'' Programmes, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Elccks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Bonks, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. .THT3 awrtoi MfiiisHii so. LIMITED, Haying 8 supply of Superior Jobbing Type, 1 ancy Cards, and Special Lines ) o Paper, can execute every deacription of Printing ,on , I the shortest notice.'in " : ''■ the best style, and . >•* i at reasonable