The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 29 JO*

AsHBUBTON: Tuesday, February 28, 1893.

price: one pxoranr



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I Business Notices i ,__ ic . U"tS 0 H & S T 0 OK 55 Jewen Street, London, E.C. Publisners ot CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, . WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromos etc. The original Publishers oi The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, A FRINGED CARDS



GRATEFtJL-COMFORTINGr. EPPS'SCOCOA. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural lawt Much govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and bra careful application of the fine proper ties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save ns many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the j adicioua use of such article! of diet 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. W. may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properlj nourished taune."—Se« article in tb» Civtt ffmrfif Qautte. ■» Wade simply with boiling water or milk. ooidia i-lb. packets by Groceri, Übelled feu*. n JAMES EPPS & CO., * BOM(EOPATHIC CHEMISTS. ONE box cf Clark's B 4>t Pills Is- war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains 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. fjlOR the.piood is the Life. Clark's world JD 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 all kinds, its effects are marvoi 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. rjhOWLES' PENNYROYAL AND J STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickl/correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is l^d 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



Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added ~U!W VITuFfT" DR CHUiJOHILL S Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility It mtaine two of the principal ingre . dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Fhosphorus and Lime. It cannot be toe ghly recommended for Delica Childre . Or Churchill s Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSPHITES Jj real Brain Food, and in cases nfuscular and Nervous Exhaustion *> acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Chuichill's signature Price,



Prepared orly by Cj W ANN f~\ HIM IS T HWANNj \J HEM IST, PARIS. ORIZA PERFUMERY.



11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRANDS 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-Yelonte, exquisitely per fumed for bhe toilet and baths. Saron-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—No < % extra fine, in boxes, S cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, ,tose tea, white heliotrppe and white Tiolet. Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume o new Mown hay. Oriza-Aciduliner^-Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted forl adia?' tolleta. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs ot Scotch lavender flowers; a rich tdlpt 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 tepth and gums in good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, in paste of powder, for -v 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^Lacle (Oriza Milk)-—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic, to the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on die face. Oreme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) —For producing a beautiful, white com-., plexion with the clearness and velvoty softness of youth. ! Or zahne-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, an<? bottle jor in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-O/izv Suave white iotrope Bou queb of the fit ww



TT EATING'S POWDER, T£ EATING'S POWDER, tr EATING'S POWDER, JV J£ EATING'S POWDER, T£ EATING'S POWDFR, T/ EATING'S POWDER, fBUGS, FLEAS, KILLS MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. TT AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, rl TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, LJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, jrj ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but is anrivalled in destroying FLEAS, BUGS,* COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHSIN FURS, and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invalu able for destroy ing fleets 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 rXJ&ZLTC VEGETABLE SWEEXMEAT, both in appearance and taßte, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal or thread 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.



AIL W SUFFER *sssrs Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and fu instructions re lating to a SAFE, SIMPLE MD CERT All RVMFIYV onlbined with simple method HJjifl£iUl 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 Instructions FORWARDED FREE to anyone sending full particulars of case, symptoms, etc., and enclosing stamp for reply. All communications sfcrictly eonfidentia "HtTMANITAS, G.P.0., Melbourne



BUNCARDS ■ lODINE OP IRON nTf. X C A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicipe A. of Paris, are especially .ecommended to *he Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumora, King's Evil, etc.), the early stagea of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for ■timulating and regulating its periodic lourse. Nore genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Pariu. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies ___^ tPOB COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, JJ Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill* . Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. "TT" AY'6 Compound, ademulcen+expec _£X. tcxMib, for cougha, colds and chest complaints. TXAY'S Compound, for Coughs J\. Colds, is equfclly serviceable Horses »nd Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific inN ettralgie Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. f INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS X-i digestive; corrective, and agreeably Aperient. /^OAGULINE,— Cement for broken \J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England



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, Congestions, Paralysis, and Apoplectic UitsV Prepared with choice Mustard Powdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. PARIS: P. Meuley, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemisis and from Messrs Felton, Geimwade, & Co.. Melbourne. Acstrauax Drug Company, Ltd Sydney,



VENABLES, HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. A)' parts, booh Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. * 0. VENABLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington London,



- j Business Notices j __ _____ __ . New Zealand Iflsoraace Company. BSTA BL I SH"il) "~. ... 18 5 9 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THE -PREMIER AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND ÜB_RALITV FIXE AND ~MARINE RISKS v ALSO,— i RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT HATKS MILES-4 GO., LTD. AGENTS



DEATH TO PARASITES I ! SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. fluid ifffßxrnsI POWDER DTP. ||lli|lliPCj| »IP: (non-poisonous.) i l ,^ya^y^^^^'^^^mi^l^W I (poisonous.) ITa«d aad r«comm«iid*d \*y Flock. XJn^A anil r*romm«nd«»d ny— FlocV. W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. C. Obbkll, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 \V. O. Rutherford, Amuri ... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Ocago ... 30,000 G. W,.Meßae, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and ftcw 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, throughout the world. »«wiy Introdncfed. JPrice—(in casks) sis Od per Price—(in kegs) sOs per cwt. Grallon. lCwl makes 1000 Gallons Dtp. iri n -m 'j i *™ nii «• Another well-known Powder DipcobU ha I Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dip. aa mU ch'again. Compare the prices Chief Agrewts—BLACKBURNE & 30 , Christchutch. DISTMCT AGENTS- Miles and Co<> Ltd> Ashburton and Rakaia.



■^■■#re^GEltrrHS^ Great Extension Sale is now on,, AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL Tuesday, February 28, On which day we Complete our HALF-YEARLY STOCK-TAKING. —IMPOBTANT !■— " j SERGES. SEBGES. SERGK?- EX AURANGI. WE have Just Opened a Large Shipment of New Season's Dressjgiergea in shades of Navy, Black, Cardinal and Brown, which we have purc*~ ;ed for Prompt Net Cash on exceptionally favorable terms. As we complete our Half-Yearly Stock- Taking on the 28th inst., and being anxious to quit these goods prior to that date, we have decided to offer them, at Sale,J?rices, 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 pricea usually charged for similar goods.



FIRST GENERAL AND GBAND DISPLAY. | Early in March we hope to make our FIRST GENERAL and ' GRAJND 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 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 QDITE EXCEPTIONAL. Ladiea 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 OF CARPETS AND FURNISHING. W. STRANGE & CO., OHRIBTCHURCH. - - ,>



IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA -ASKiIYOUR CROCER'FOR NELSONS cKfeMOATE"* SOLOItSUiERMEMLS ■»■ #&*/**£.' CELEBRATEDkTHEBEOT^.*^^^; PURE INDIAN CHINA& CEYLON TEAS PROCURABLE



Wool. Wool. s Wool. * DAVID THOMAS MAKING CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, FKjjIE OF COMMISSION. PERIODICAL SALES • HEJjD THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, THE FIRST BEING EARLY* IN DECEMBER k LL WOOL placed in my hands for Sale will receive every car* and iJL attention. My Stores and the Arcade are unsurpassed for thd display of • all lots, both being especially builfc 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.



X...— . : : ■ Turnip, Rape, & Cloyer Seeds* MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has just arrived per s.s. " Matauta,' irom the Celebrated Seedhcflsp of AND I AM PRFPAUED TO SUPPLY: FARMERS AT LCWKST HATES, compatible with good quality^



MANUBES ARTIFICIAL AND CHEMICAL. IS 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, BOKE BUST, OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY SUPERPHOSPHATE—£S 15s per ton on trucks at Belfast 6 '■ D. THOMAS, 4 SOLF. AGENT FORJ ASHBURTON



PLOUGH SHAKES. TTTE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH HOKNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURrON, Being in direct communication with the Makers, and having received largejshiputtmta from both makers. COEN SACKS (FULL SIZE AND FULL WETGHT) ... AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, AND Harbour's Best Fire-ply Twine MAY [BE OBTAINED AT OUR STORES. WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT OATS. OATS. BARLEY. * AND OTHER PRODUCE. WE iRE PROMPT CASH BUYERS of aU Sorts of PRODUCE at Market Prices, and are prepared to Store Grain on Farmer*' account, and to make Advances if reouired without Commission.



MILES & CO. LTD! A sliUurton and Rakala.



[ Business Notices. , ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offices: Tancued Street Asilbubtoh rpo Encourage the saving of smalt sunw X the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, In terost 5 per. cent on the following condi tions :— , Sums of One Pound and up ware b received on Deposit, and Interest will lie allowed on every complete Pound ; deposited, to bo reckoned from the day loa which a complete Pound Khali have i Been deposited, up to rhe day on when I the money shall be withdrawn. * A Depositor may withdraw the whole of part, of che sum deposited, but nrt in less sums than One Pound, excep^wneo closing the account. I Deposits taken for 3 months at 6 per cent »> •• G -i» H »> .for longer period* at 6 „ For particular* apply EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. - TTXOELSIOR SHOEING FORGK JQj AND COAOH FAOrOBY. , John Pasrof, Junr, PROPKIETOR. Shoeing promptly and efficiently performed. Couch Paintine and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office. • JENSEN'S ! 4 PRIZE MHSI3A.L €01) LIVER OIL. Ma»E ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST JJVERS PHKE TASTELE39 DIGESTIBLTS U AN HOUTEN'S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA. Best and Goes Farthest. It is the Original. itirimmtreTiDiUßioiiri — f tilJj Jx.xirMxx*mam%-r- xcju ... HAUTHAWA V'S -~ Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS, A NECESSITY in every family. It blacks and polishes Ladies' and chiidrfea's 2?OOts x Shoes, Rubbers, and satchels, withoutijrushing.. Always gives satisfaction ~* * Is conceded! to be "The Standard " Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and , Druggists.



1 Busir \>±> otices. I THE BONGO Pa I TENEI Ki* KOUTOU KATOA j fdacbeun %iowurtV I NEW CURE *0R ASTHMA. EW CUBE FOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHIHKKIA NEW CURE FOi: CHRONIC BRONCtfJTis. Prepared tmm the Mountain and fore* Plains of New ZealaudJ In Aalhma the New Cure h«s prated iteel to be Head and Should*™ Abort - f K All Other Remedied HhHJC KKW CURE"i B the «nly Specif X yet diaeerered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEW CUKE has no rivati Jt iiarea emetios, lighting «*«*, hot baths, and all the attendant worry, incidental of the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In Typhoid fever the NEW CURB disinfects, soothe* and give* refashion sleep. ■ The NEW CURE is the only tm* Lung Disinfectant In no instance La* a de^th occurred from diptheria trhgt. the "New Cure;; lifts boon freely u«cd from the ftrst outset of the dMense, and no great are its rn tecrire powers. th»t the oomplaint ba# never beon known to apreid to othet members of the family. The New Cure, fc ttd ; Grindeli* Robust Civar Asthma Toliacco, 2« 6d . JOB PRINTING. T> OBTK RB. Dodjrers, Billhead^ x. Prcgrammefi, Memorandum FormiL Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In^' vitation Cards, Order Blccks, Threshing Machine Bonks, Receipt and {feliver? Bofk«, Banquet Menus, and TickeU of all kinds. T THUI mmm mnwm cr LIMITED, Having c supply of JobbJntf yif'»* ncy C"ld8 ' and Special Lines of Paper, can execute ever/ . description of Printing on '•'". the shortest notice, in the best style, and at reasonable rate* .. ' -,•-", ■ . ,__ " :• PUBLIC KOTJC)!,. I* HK Office of the Ashburton Publishing I Company, limited, WILL BK CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. for dinner hour in compliance with the Factories Act. -;■ ASHBURTON lUBLISHING CO. FRENCH CREAM GUM For producing a Head of Creamy Riov ncsa upon all kinds of Syrups, JErated Waters Been, , Ales Older Chavpagne Ac. Abtillvdv Lahx Lovnoa it W. J. BUSH AND 00 niSTILLEKS «nd IMPCBTBB^^ or ESBRNTIAL OILS k FRT7II ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES , For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial QuaUties. Family Dairy Churns, Factory Ohuinf Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack] " \g* Print Butter Oar* riers, German Dwy Paper v And every thing needed in a ujmplHe Oreair.ery or Butter Factory. I Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANOHARD'S BOl*9> Oohoobd, N.H., U.S Aj Established 1818 HERCULES MAKING POWDKB TS THE BEST Those who live not tried it, should. ask their Grocer for it. Makes splondir. Cakes, Scones, Pastry, te. fTIRA NSPA R£ N T,^BLOOK ICf JL MAKING MACHINERY. % ESTABLISHED "pORTERBLANOHAR CONCORD, N.H. U.S.A. i- MASurAcnmnts or ahd Dkaum ALL KINM Or ~ ,', ■$- l>aix>v Good*



THE WALKER CORK EXTRAXJTOK. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and re moves it quickest , from the Screw. Its are prevents the agitation tf carbo lated or other beverage**, and allows the i ■ediment to remaiv undisturbed in the oottle Designed tot ehe use of hotels, rwta n k ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke I pitted. Special' terms to jobbers. lif tnufactured by the THB WALKER TOOL OOMPANY VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are lollewed Sate* Money, Labor, and Time. Put* 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 yop XCE MAKING AND REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling Establishments, &nd all Icetnakin? arc Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, Ac for the Dead Meat Trade, and the «.« Merapi, for making Ice and pre serving Passengers' Provisions t)ry Air Refrigerators on Lightfoo^ System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied to the end of 1889. ' The Linde British Refrigeration Company . Jjiiuited^ tfuwing Director : MR, T. £. LIGHT 1 ' FOOT, 0 X,