The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 29* ti.

Ahhbttrtoiv : Saturday, March IS, 1898.

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THE ASHIiURTON GUARDIAN I From and after the 30th November, 1889 the terms of Subscription tc this* journal * ill he as follows, viz :— If PAID IS ADVANOE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9a 6d \ Half-year... 12b 6d, by post, 18s 6d , Year ■ ... 24s od, by post 37s Od Vf BOOKKD. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d , Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid toi at the time of insertion, 2s 6d, if booked, 4s each Stamps may be sent as payment GRATEFUL—COMFORTING-. EPPS'S COCOA, '.BREAKFAST. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural law* Milch govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, *nd by a careful application of the fine proper ties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided out breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the j udicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until Strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Eundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. W» may escape many a fatat shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properrj nourished frame."—Se« article ia the Civil Strvit* Hattte. *. Made simply with boiling wafer or milk. ioldini-lb.packets by Grocers, labelledttwitf. \ JAMES EPPS & CO., 0 BOMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, IfIKPOM. ENQLAKP, * ONE box of Clark's B 41 Pills ia 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 Sold proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. TjlOEthe Blood is the Life. Clark's world JO famed Blood Mixture is warranted tc 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. mOWLES' PENNYROYAL AND JL STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly 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 Medicrie Yen iors. Prepared only by the LINCOLiN and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions "IT-EATING'S POWDER, JV •tr EATING'S POWDER, JV \r EATING'S POWDER, JV - c \T EATING'S POWDER, & C TZ EATING'S POWDFR, XT'EATING'S POWDER, f JV fBUGS, FLEAS, x SILLS- MOTHS, J BEETLES, MOSQDITOES. r TT AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, c rl TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, ( TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but is anrivalled 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 WORtf TABLETS WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PTTBELY VEGETABLE SWEEIMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal or thread worms. It ia a perfectly safe and mild pre paration; and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in tins, by all Druggists. Proprietor, THQMAS KEATING, Ijondp,n. BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON DTT T Q APPROVED by the Academy of Medicine of Paris, are especially .ecommended W *he Medical Celebrities of the World for Soroful* (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 Blanoard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies F)E COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, &c. _ . T . KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill" Tolu, etc. t with Chlorodyne. KAY'& Compound, a demulcen* expec torant), for coughs, colds and chest complaints. TT'AY'S Compound, for Coughs J^V. Colds, is equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific inN earalgia * f!ace-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. LISUM CATHARTICUM PILLS ''digestive; corrective, and agreeably Aperient. /"^OAGULINE,— Cement for broken \J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, "Stbckport, England VINABLES, HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. All parts, booh Internal and External, ■pecially prepared anrf secured to resist every variation of temperature. 0, VENABLBS & CO, 187 and 189 Essex Road lidinffton London,



IuiSCH ft STOCK 55 Jewen 3tkket, London, E.O. I Publibners of i J OHKJ tfTMAS, BI KTH-DA V, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chronics etc. Tiie original Publishers of The Highiy Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, 4 FRINGED OAKDS 1 Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added ~ow vitTutT" DR CHUiIOHILL£ oyruj. Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption,  Chroni Cough and General Debilitjr 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., "hosphorus and Lime. It cannot be tor ghly recommended for Delica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOBPHITEB !<* real Brain Food, and in cases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion *; acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn ' bottle bears Dr Chui chill's signature Price, Prepared or !y by Cj W ANN (iHEM ISi 1 , HWANNj UHEMIST, | PARIS. ORIZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, ' T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS ' JLj — ] Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr O. Revell. The best soap < for rendering the skin white and soft, j Sweetly and refreshingly scented 1 (rose, green and white). S*von-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per i fumed for the toilet and baths. Saron-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, 6 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 wth the perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aoiduline —Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted forl adiee'toilets. Ortea-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs ot Scotch lavender flowers; a ncfe toilet water, de - Cologne - Otiza — The high-life toilet water Oriza-Water- -Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. Gouttes - Oriza ■ Dentifrice —An extract for preserving he teath and gums in - good health and preventing decay. Orlza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel. Ess Oriza -et - Qriza-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-Laote (Oriza Milk)—-An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the 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 velvsty softness o* .youth. Or 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, ani* bottle ;or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Violette of the fery most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-Oriza Suave white iotrope Boa quet of the fit w«» PAE OIBITIM. MANUFACTURED BY Gounelle Jenne, SALON—FRANCE. ' Sole Agents for Australia: < GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., 3 SOMERSET PIACB, MELBOURNE. A MOST powerful Insectioide, and guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mil dew, Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para sitical Insects of Plants, Vegetable Gardens, eto. Is now in use in most, of the Vineyards in Victoria and gives great satisfaction. The Par Oidium has 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 to GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., 3 Somerset Place, MELB 0 URNE. 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 fit hand a few Mustard leaves, for they are known to prevent a great number of mr r dispositions. The Sinapism is employed with success in cases of Neuralgia, Diseases of the Throat, Palpitations of the Heart, Convulsions, Lumbago, Bheumatism,' 8 Congestions Paralysis, and Apoplectic fits, ;, Prepared with choice Mustard Powdei 1 the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. ■ PARIS; • P. Meuley, 135 Rue St-A.ntoine. To ba had from all Chemisis and fron AraiRAMAN D»aa Company, Ltd. Sydney,



Business Notices j .—. . —. . _ . __ _—_ i New Zealand Insurance Company. EStJTA BLIBHED ~.. .„ 18 5 9 capital^onF million. the pkkmilsk and~~\oalthlest colonial COMPANY,' NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND JiliifclEALiTY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, fdKBSHLNG MAOHMES, &c, ACCEPTED ATLOWEST.TTR-ECJSiNTKATKB MILEB & go., LTD. AGENTS



DEATH TO PARASITES I i



SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED.



FLUID |ffißxn9s) POWDER (nok-poisoxous.) j : *™^^^^^^**^"'^™**^^^^M» (poisonous.) ITitod HMd recommended by Flock. tT««d and r*comm*nd*d toy— Flock. W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLban, Hawke's Bay 68,000 M. C. Okbell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 { »V. U. Rutherford, Amuri... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Ocago ... 30,000 G. W, Moßae, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In- A. 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. . hroughont the world. Wewiy introduced. f»rtoe—(in casks) 5s Ocl per Price—(in kegs) sOs per cwt. Crallon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. 1n ii rm •* r i™ nll r». Another well-known Powder Dip coßts h» 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dtp. „, muc h again. Compare the prices Chief Agrents—BLACKBURNE &30 , Christchurch. . district AGENTS-Miles and Co., Ltd. A&hburton and Eakaia.



W. STRANGE.&■ CtfVS GtEeat Extension Sale is now on, ASD WILL CONTINUE UNTIL Tuesday, February 28, On which day we Complete our HALF-YEARLY STOCK-TAKING. —IMPOBTANT!— i .; SEKGES. SEBGBS. SS3RGKB. EX AORANGI. 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 favorible terms. As we complete our Half-Yearly Stock- Taking on the 28th insh, and being anxious to quit these goods prior to that date, we have decided to offer them at Sale Prices, 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 prices usually charged j for similar goods. FIEST GENERAL AND GEAND DISPLAY. I ■ " Early in March we hope to make our FIRST GENERAL and GRAJSD DISPLAY of NKW SEASON'S JSOVELTIES 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 cut our SURPLUS SUM MER STOCK, no matter what the sacrifice may be. The BARGAINS for this and next week are QUITE EXOEPHONAL. 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, &o. i ■■■ 1 SPECIAL SALE ADVANTAGES t TO i BUYERS OF CARPETS AND PARTIES FURNISHING. ! W. STRANGE & CO., OHRrSTOHURCH.



IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK kYOUR GROCER FOR J NELSON i*^ AWARDED m Mo* AHpnii ) ' ## MOaTE*^ ; SOLDfcSUCRMEDALS ■"■ . i *S<*P<*L' CELEBRATEDfcTME BSSHWI/Mfimfr' PURE INDIAN CHINA&CEYCON TEAS I PROCURABLE I DAVID THOMAS, ' (Late Matson, Cox, and Co.) /V UCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIJtf BROKER, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tin wald and Ashburton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fat, Hides, etc., en FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangement. AGS<NT FOR- Matson and Co., Christchurch * Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch Booth, McDonald, and Co., Christchurch White's Sheep Dip t Brantford Keaper and Binder • London and Lancashire Insurance Company Gtaham's Foot Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blight Specific Wright, Stephenson and Co., Dunedin Planet JTupiter Garden and Field Tools. D. THOM AB, ASHBURTON. Grass Seed Gleaning. Having Erected (regardless of cost) one of the Best Grass Seed Cleaning Plants in Canterbury, I am now prepared to CLEAN RYEGRASS as it ought to be done at Reasonable Rates. D, Thomas, ASHBURTON. I am a Cash Purchaser OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, ETC, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. David Thomas, ASHBURTON. PLOUGH SHARES. "VTT E ARE PREPARED T O SUP PL V BO T H HORNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURION, Being in direct communication with the Makers, and having received largejshipwents from both makers. CORNS ACKS (FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, AND Harbour's Best Five-ply Twine MAY BE OBTAINED AT OUR STORES. WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT OATS. OATS. BARLEY. AND OTHER PRODUCE. WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS of aH Sorts of PRODUCE at Market Prices, and are prepared to Store Grain on Farmers' account, and to make Advances if required without Commission. * MILES & CO. LTD Ashftmrtoa and Rakala,



I Business .Notices. ASHBURTON PERufANENT BUILI ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETI. Offices: Tanciucu Street, Asiucbtok n *O Encourage the Baring of small muni X the Society will take r MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, In reroHt 5 per cent on the following condi tions :— Sums of Ohe Pound and up wares received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every complete Pohim? 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 I or part of che sum deposited, but not in | less sums than One Pound, except when dosing the aocount. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent f» ». 6 „ 6* „ for longer periods at 6  For particular* apply EDWD STEPHENS, Manager. EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE ... and COACH JFACTORY. John Pasrer, Junr, PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effeciently performed. I Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hail and next Mail j Office. I JENSEN'S"" -PRIZE MEiX^AL GOD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS PUlifi . T4STELE39 DIGESTIBLE UAN HOUTBN'B PURE SOLUBLE COCOA. Beat and tJoes Farthest, -.1 It is the Originai. All others are Imitationr, PHILADELPHIA, 1876. HAUTHAWA VS Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS k NECESSITY in every family. I V It blacks and polishes Ladies' and children's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and satchels^ without brushing. Always gives satisfaction Is conceded to be " The Standard " Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. THE WALKER! COBK EXTKA.CTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork j Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation cf carbo lated or other beverage©, and allows the ■ediment to reman* undisturbed in the oottle Designed toi che use of hotels, rosta v .ants saloons, clubs and Hmilies, Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke phted. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are followed Sate* Money, Labor, and Time. Puts an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be osed 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 Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and ChiUltu Eitablishments, and all Icemakin? and Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP 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 ! Dry Air Refr.gerators on Lightfoot' System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied to the end of 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company, Jiiniited!! ; Matting Director : MR, 11,I 1, B. UGHI! - FOOT, Of,



, THE RONGO PAI TENEI Khi j KOUTOU KATOA j Haebean • NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. EW CUBE EOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITTB. Preparod from thu fountain and forest Plants of New Zealand^ In Asthma the New Cure has proved itsaf to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies 1 rpHK NKW CURR is the only Specif c JL yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEW CURE has no rival. It saves emetics, lighting fires, hot batbi, and all the attendant worry incidental of the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In l>phoid Fever the NEW CURB diainfects, soothes and gives refreshink sleep. The NEW CURK ia the only tru* Lung Diainfectant In no in*t»nco has a df^th occurred from diptheria whsu the "New Cure ~ has been freely used from the first outsat of the dwetM*, and no great are its pro tective powers, th»t the complaint baa never be«n known to apretH to other members of the family. The New Cure, 3s fid ; Grindeli* KoDoat Cisrar Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d JOB PRINTING. T3OSTERS, Dodgers/ BUlheada, X Programme/I, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Bkcltß, Threshina Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tioketa of all kinds. THK ASM! PUB ISIIhG « LIMITED, H^ n* « BUP^y o{ Superior JobbtSM Type, Fancy Cards, aadSpeeial Liies^ of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on . " the ahorUat notice, in '■-'; the beet btyle. and l /.* at reasonable ° rates PUBLIC NOTICIi, 1 HE Office of the Ashburton Publishinc '^Company, Limited, WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 prm. for dinner hour hi compliance with the Factories Act. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING 00. FRENCH CREAM GCTM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Ricb « ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Crated Waters Beers, Ales Cider Champagne <fee. Abtillvvv Lahx LovnoH W. J. BUSH AND 00 TvISTILLEKS *nd IMPCBTEBfi ov ! ESSENTIAL OILS A FRUII ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which if double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. Family.Dairy Churns, Factory Churnr Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter. Worken, Butter Pack . *ge* Print Butter Car* riers, German Da>*/ Paper , And everything needed in t ujmpjete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SON» Ookoord, N.H., U.S A. Established 1818 HERCULES MAKING POWDKB IS THE BEST Those who hi^e not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendi4 Cakes, Scones, Pastry, 4a mRANSPARENT BLOCK TO* _L MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED "pOKTER BLANCH AR OcjNCORD, N.H. U.RA, Manvfaotujurs or aitd Duun all euros or Oalrr Crooct*