The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. dIQO

AsHBURToa: Wednesday, December aO, 1893.

PRICE: ONF, PENNY



tnisincss Notices. LONGBEACfI COACH. ON and after MONDAY, October 2 for the summer months, the Longbeach Coach will Bfcarti from Ash burton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Oo&chrnan. TiyrONEY TO LEND on approved securities, in sums to suit borrowers, at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. H. C. ORBELL, Solicitor, Ashburton fesYsOOTHINGj ipj POWDERS I n!t believe feverish heat, prevent fits, convulsions, etq. Wrmmmrvm m, haalthy state of th« const!* *»«*ion during th« porlotl of ToetiMnff. The word* "JOHIT STifiDKAM Oh*mlat L Walworth,«urr«y,n An Mgrmd oa tht Ontnmmt Btamr <&**dt* tatn f»<**< Sold Bt KEMPTHOKNE PROSSER & 00. "■OR COXJOHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, Influenza, Consumption, &c, &o <AY'S COMPOUND BSSBSTOB OP LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &c /AY'S COMPOXTND, a demuloent expectorant, for X Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints XAY'S COMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, is equally V serviceable for horset and cattle £ AY'S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia, Faceache, V &o. Contain Quinine, Iron, Ac LINUM CATHARTICUM PTLLS, digestive, correc , tive, and agreeably aperient OOAGTOLINB— Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Manufactory, stockport, England f\SE box of Clark's B 41 Pills la war- KJ ranted to cure all.discharges from the urinary organs in either aax (acqulred or constitutional), gravel and ains In the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors 9old proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. TjpOß the Blood is thetife. Clark's world iJ famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, •ad sores of all kinds, 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. mOWLES' PENNYROYAL AfcD J STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is JJdto2s 9d o£ 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



\ usmess JNOtieea. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, X E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS | j , Savon-Orlza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mole of Dr O. Revell. The best soap for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). SUvon-Oriza«Velonte, exquisitely per famed for the toilet and baths. Saron-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 rlolet. 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 for adiev'toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender—Sprigs of 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 • Dentifrioe —An extract for preserving he teeth and gums In good health and preventing decay. Orisa-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel* Em 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 the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. Orome Oriza (of Ninon de Lenclos)—For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth. Or zallne-Oolorante (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 Ylolette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-Oriz* Suave white lotrope Boa qaet of the fkwnt



PAB OIDIUM MANUFACTURED BT Gounelle Jeune, SALON—FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia: CEO; BURK FRANCART & CO. S »OMMkSET VJLJLCW, 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 Par Oidium has been cried in the great Western District on Peach Trees with great success. . ORPHAN OIL, The great discovery for Phylloxera, Codlln Moth, and disease in Sugar Cane, For Pamphlets and a\ information apply to 6EO. BURK FRANCART k CO., 3 Somerset Plage, MELBOURNE



T^EATING'S LOZENGES TTEATING'S LOZENGES TTEATING S LOZENGES "A Simple Fact about" KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. Ask throughout the world, in any country that can be named, you will find them largely sold. There is absolutely no remedy that is so speedy in giving relief, so certain to cure, and yet the most delicate can take them A TERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBIE GOUGE. A 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 done wonders in relieving my terrible cough. Since I had the operation of ' Tracheotomy' (the same m the late Emperor of Germany, and unlike him, tnank God, I am still alive) performed at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, no one could possibly have had a more violent cough; it was so bad at times that it quite exhausted me. The mucus, which was very copious and hard, has been softened, and I have been able to get rid of it without difficulty. —I am, sir, yours truly, J. HILL.' ■■TTERLY UNRIVALLED UTTERLY UNRIVALLED lITTERLY UNRIVALLED The above speaks for tself. From strict Inquiry it appears that the benefit from using Keating's Cough Lozenges Is under stated. The operation was a specially severs one, and was performed by the ■pecialist, Dr H. T. Butlin, of St. Bartho lomew's Hospital. Since the operation the only means of relief is the -ise of these Lozenges. So suocessf ul are they that one Affords immediate benefit, although from the nature of the case the throat irritation is Intense. INIGOLD WEIGHT IN GOLD WEIGHO) IN GOLD Under data September 8,1891, Mr Hill again writes: "I should long since have been dead, bu for your Lozenges-— they are north theirteeyht in gM will gladly see and tell anyone what a splendid cough remedy they are." Keating's Cough Lozenges, the unrivalled remedy for Coughs, Hoarseness, and Throat Troubles are sold in tins by all Chemists. BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON p|T TO APPROVED by the Academy of Medioio of Paris, are especially .ecommende W the 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 wiodio course. None genuine unless signed Blanoard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold b Druggists and Chemistt through out the Colonies "an enormods amount of Ijabor Hayed IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store eepers, etc., and wholesale from th« anniaoterers. Ounninghon & Co. 190 lj noeater Stare**, t" H tcharcb. 931



THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARD LEAF IS of an easy employ, clean, takes little space, ia 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 Kits. Prepared with choice Mustard Powdet the Universal Sinapism possesses all tb« qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. PARIS: P. Meuley, 135 Rue St-Antolne. To ba had from all Chemists and froa AtJfITBALiAN Drug Company ~/td, Sydney LOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility £t mtalnß two of the principal Ingrsj dienta necessary for building op the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. Ib cannot be too ghlyrecommended for Delica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HTPOPHOSPHITES la real Brain F©ed, and In cases nfuscular and Nervous Exhaustion a acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Ohm chill's signature Price, Prepared o-sly by SWANN HHEMIST WANNj UHEMIST, PARIS AGENTS WANTED. WANTED Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE, Either s and earn good income. Apply early only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., Bot 978 UFO. Sydney, N.S V —IT _L "ZZtmvi tw TIME,-OoEißMer your Health. JjD Strength,Jtown Fainß,*c. (in either • grandest, most speedy, and powerful r«»«*y on earth. One package is aufflcient in even we wemn, the oldest, and moat shattered, to WORK A Ml*¥»* Being perfectly harmless, they leave no X&& after effect?. mvramtAm^iruifaU. FnSlp*r«««»lajß*wej n»der cover, from the H. Z. sole agentii— DBUQ SUPPLY CO.. Box 80, Dunedin. JfkXA't BiacrrMO PiLiiUi-BS are mrth tWr wight in wM Md act lU* magic, giving Instant relief ,ud vorking ■£«*•« «"*



_____________ausiness Notices New Zealand Insnraace Company. BSTABLISh"¥d O:"~1 _ 1859 CAPITAL^ONF MILLION. THEPBEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ao., AOOEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES MILES & CO. LIMITED. AGENTS' STEPHRt^BEoa, MAEKET HOUSE, TNVITE aU lovers of a real Cup of Tea, to drink nonebufc Mandarin and Tiger Blends, iOKNOWLEDGED BY EXPERTS to ba the BEST AIL EOUED IFAS at the Prices— 2s, 2s 4d, 2s 6d, per pound, Inll,:5, 10, 20, and 401bs packages. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Bros., market^house. Sole Agents for New Zealand—J. RATTRAY & SON, DUNEDIN.



LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN^ HIGH CLASS TAILOEING. * WILLIAM WILLTAMSON, EAST STREET (Next to Mb Hoult's), HAS lately returned from London, where he spent eighteen months, studying the cutting under the latest and most improved scientific principles • at the ame unae gaining more experience in the leading Ladies' and Gentlemen's Tailoring (establishments of the West End. • o He ia therefore in a position to assure his Cuitomers'that .'order* intrusted Jto'him will be finished in a style not to bo surpassed.



W. Gerard, Canterbury .„ 61,000 R. D. MoLkan, Hawke's Bay 68,000, M. 0. Obbkll, Canterbury ... 5,000 Watopoa Station, Glsborne ... 20,000 W. O, Ruthbrford, Amur!.. 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Otago ... 30,000 d. W, Moßae, Amurl .. 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In- A. Stmons, Marlborongh .. 46,000 vestment Company, Son th« F. H. Richmond, Marlborougl 13,000 land 17,00 And by owners of over 5,00 C 000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock In New Zealand, and man millions Owners, hrooghont the world. Mmwtj iatr*«nc««. JPrioe-{ln ouka) Sm 6d per Price- (in keg.) fSO« per OTrt Gallon. 1 Cwt maket 1000 Gauon* Dip inn n m » •*- +, • ... Another well -known Powder Dip ooiti ha 2 OaUon Fluid maket 100 Gatiom Dip, M mnoh again. Compare the priooi Chief A|fent»-BLAOKBURNE Jk 00, OhrUtohuroh. district AGBNTB-Miles and Co., Limited. Ashburton and Rakaia.



Grand Show of New Goods EX OTORAMA. ANDBBW OBR S SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION 1 NEW GOODS, Millinery, Dresses, Sunshades, Corsets, Umbrellas, Collars, Laces, Ties, etc. New Prints, Ginghams, Flannettes, dloves, in all the new makes. NOVELTIES IN EVERY DEPARTMENT, THE LARGEST STOCK OF LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN L BOOTS & SHOES In Ashburton to Select from. AGENT FOR THE CELEBRATED STANDARD BOOTS] Every pair guaranteed. Jusfc opened a few dozen of the STANLEY SHOES. 72 dozen Gentlemen's ties, all shades Is each.



IF YOITLIKC NICE TEA ASKjiYOUR GROCER TOR NELSONS ©@ MOATED HSMttojfc CELEBmgiDKX»IUnp^UHMc|I| PURE INDIAN CHINA»CEY^I?TiEsi fe: _ PROCURABLE —-•■■■■ J'



DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox, and Co.) A UOnONEER, LAND, INSURAMOB, jxd ESTATE A9JBNT, VALUATOR WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton alternately Bortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fat, Hides, etc., en FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the season Grain Bought and Bold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangement AGENT FOB- Matson and Oo.,'Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Ohristehurch Booth, McDonald, and 00, Christchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Uraham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co., Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden and Field Tools. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton Grass Seed Cleaning. Saving Erected (regardless of cost) one of the Best Grass Seed Ole ng Plants in Canterbury I am now prepared to CLEAN RYEGRASS *M it ought to be done at Reasonable Rates. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton. WOOL SEASON* 1893-189^ AM PREPARED TO MAKE OASH ADVANCES UPON GEOWING CLIPS OF WOOL, Placed in my hands FOR SALE LOCALLY or elsewhere, and CAW SUPPLY ALL SHEAEING EEQUISITES, AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ■> Thomafl, Ashburton.



I HAVE BEEN APPOINTED LOCAL AGENT FOR THE SALE OF BELFAST CHEMICAL MANURES. And can Supply— SUPERPHOSPHATES, BLOOD MANURE, POTATO MANURE, BONE MEAL & BONE DUST In large or small quantities. DAVID THOMAS, JAshburton. ASHBUKTON SKIN SALES. 1 &HALL HOLD A FORTNIGHTLY SALE OF SHEEPSKINS, FAT, HIDES TALLOW, &o-, throng'out the «eason. David Thomas, ASHBURTON Miles and Oo M Limited WOOL WOL WOOL WE ABE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE o Commission, on the ensuing Clip. OUR FIRST WOOL SALE of the Season is fixed for FRIDAY, December 8, when a large attendance of Buyers from all parts will be present. Our extensive and well lighted Stores are exceptionally suited for the Display of all Clips entrusted to our firm, and careful valuations will be made before the Auction We have for Sale Large Stocks of WOOLPACKS and TWINE, together with Branding Materials, all of best quality SEEDS. FRESH, GENUINE, AND RELIABLE SEEDS, Specially Selected Including Colonial Red and White Clover and Oowgrass, Timothy, Ryegrass and Cocksfoot. Imported Red Clover, Cowgrass, White Clover, and Alsyke] Clean Seed Wheat, Oats, Barley, etc., of prime quality. MANURES HIGH-CLASS MANURES suitable for all conditions of soil. Anglo-Co tinental Superphosphates guaranteed at time of shipment to contain 37*13 per cent o voluble Phosphates, also Bonedust and Guano. station X Farm Stores. We always keep in stock the following leading lines—Flour, Bran, Sharps, Oatmeal. Tea Sugar, Currants, Raisins, Kerosene al Oil Brand) Candles, Soap, Fine and Cearse Salt, Boiled and Raw Linseed and Castor Oils, Red and Black Tattoo Oil for Branding, Hematite, Sheep Netting, best drawn annealed Fencing Wire,*(all numbers,) Iron Standards, Barbed Wire, Dr-iin Pipes, etc. <\ Auction Sales, Stock, etc. ASHBURTON AND TINWALD-WEEKLY HINDS AND RAKAIA-MONTHLY. SALES OF HIDES, SKINS, TALLOW, AND WOOL, HELD ifORTNIOHTLY AT ASHBURTON 'Miles and Co., Limited. [Jfi. W. HANMEB, Auctioneer. AUtburton ana nakala.



Business notices ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING & INVESTMFNT SOCIETY. Ofiioes—Takcked Street Ashburtok MONEY take~on DEPOSIT AT CALL, in sums of One Pound "■ and upwards, at the following rates :— £1 to £250 5 percent. From £260 to £1000 ... U „ „ Over £1000 ... ... 4 " " Fixed for 3 months ... £ „ „ »» •« « ii ••• 6J «» »f ft »> 12 „ ... 6 „ „ For farther particulars apply, to EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager.



I **ASS I 11 As strong as the oak," . "Aspureastheffly.} 1 " As fragrant as the rose. In 1, 2, 6 and 101b Tins. Henry Zander, SOLE AGENT, ASHBUBTON. ■ -FOR BAXE -I TRACTION ENGINE, 8-horse. •i GRASS SEED CLEANER, -i CORNCRUSHER. -I CHAFFCUTTEK. -J HYDRAULIC RAM, No. 6, -I SCREEN, for 4ft 61n Combine. -J Ordinary BICYCLE, price £2 10s A quantity of Belt-pulleys from 3in 3ft diameter. Agency for McLaren's Traction Fngines. Thos. E. Kilworth, ENGINEER & BRASS FOUNDER. , MRS A. T. ROBOTTOM BEGS to inform the numerous friends and clients of her late husband, a. v. noBOXTonr, THAT SHE WILL CARRY ON TH* BUSINESS OF PHOTOGRAPHER ON THE SAME PREMISES MOORE STREET, A SIH E U R T O N Cabinets, beautifully enamelled, 15s pc doz; Plain, 12s per doz; Carte de Visit enamelled, 10s per doz ; Plain, 7s 6d. J. Nicholas, PRACTICAL BOOT MAKER. ALL descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order on the premises. The Best Material and Work* manship guaranteed. .; : A large and varied stock always on uand at moderate prices. REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. .T. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next Mr Salfek's, Watchmaker, East Street. Zealand la Boots. THE Wonderful Reputation o thes Grand BOOTS is still maintained and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFF IS GREATER THAN EVER. There are more ZEALANDIA BOOTS manufactured than any other make in the Colony. The Manufacturers are so confident of the excellent wear of these Boots that they guarantee every pair branded ZEA£ LANDIA. For real hard wear and comfort the cannot be excelled, and they are made so many different fittings that every kin of foot can be accommodated. Householders should buy this brand for themselves and their children. Once buy a Zealandia Boot and you will never but any other make. The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Boots and the Paragon (Patent are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The ABhburton and surrounding dlstrl can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FROM JUr J Bishop, ZEALANDIA BUOT STORE ABHBURTCN.:



BUILDING TRADE. ORDERS taken for Brisk, Si one. Con crete, Wood anJ Asphalt work. Plans, etc. for any buildings supplied. Agent for Watter's Ranges, Austin and SJon's Pipe and Pottery Ware; Stock's Monumental Stones ; and Mr Clarkson, Architect. Monumental designs aud speci men plans on hand. Charges reasonable. Work grod. G. W ANDREWS, East Belt. [A OARDJ * AIRS JL. C^ABIDOIT TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE * ORGAN, COX STREET, laSHBURTON. IKRMS ON APPLICATION. iiioi ie Minus Venie Flower, T ATE of the Royal College of J_J Music, London, in prepared to give instructions in the above art. Terms upon application. Residence, Cox Street. At home Monday** Thursday's and Saturday's, from S till _ ' 8 139 A CARD. MR H. C. ORBELL SOLICITOR, ASHBURTON 1 Office : Montgomery's Buildings, '»i. <I.i, nl Uumett Streets.



LANDELLS AWD PRESTON, KNGINEERS and CYCLE EXPERiS GUN AND LOCKBMITHSJ "VfAME PLATES, Stencils, Engn? ±\ ing and Die Sinking. Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowers, &o • repaired. LANDELLS AND PRESTON will commence business in Ashburton on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, n the Premises in Burnett street, near 9t 9 Ashburton Club Tucker and Bean TT AYE FOR SAI.E ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINE FIREWOOD LIME AND CEMENT' AND BUILDING MATERIAL? of every description. PRODUCE.] OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACH PROPRIETORS, Just Landing—Splendid Shipmea o NEWCASIL C L Tucker X Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERA PRODUCE MERCHANTS AWING TO THE SUOOE&t [WBICH HIB ATTENDED MY BUSINESS, I find It necessary to PROCURE ASSISTANCE Whloh I am now endeavoring to doj T TAKE tbe opportunity to thank the Public of Ashbarton for their kind patronage, »nd to say that I hope to contltu* to merit their support. H. K. Bonnln^ton,. CHEMIST & DRUGGIST EAST STREET, ASHBURTCNi Zealandia Boot Store TANOBED STREET, ASHBURTON. fIIHE steadily increasing demand for 1 the "ZEALANDIA * BRAND OF BOOTS Shows they aae still as popular as ever with the Public of Ashburton. For style, durability, and comfort they cannot be bea. A Large Stock of Ladies', Gents', and Children's Boots and Shoes always in 'stock at prices to suit the times] REPAIKS DONE AT REASONABLE RATES Jr. Bishop's, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, 1 TANCRED STREET.