The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 291-3.

Ashburtoin : Friday, March 3, 1898.

PRICE: ONE PENNY



tsusm^ss Notices. THE ASHBUIJTON GUARDIAN From aud after the 30th November, 1889 the terms ot Subsa'iptiou to thir journal will he as follows, viz :— IF PAID IK ADVANOK. Pet «iu»rter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9a »d I.M.yur... 12s 6d, by post, LSsOd, Year ... 24s od, by jost 37s Od If BOOKED. , Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ HaU-yeav... 15s %J, by po&t, 2ls 6.1 Year ... 30s Oil, by post, 43s Od Birth Nfarriage, and Death Notices, if paidtoi at the time of insertion, 2s od, ifbooked, 4s each Stomps may be sent as payment \ GRATEFUL-COMrORTIHGr.



i Business Notices jUT f S O H' A S T O O X 55 Jrwkw Street, London, E.G. Publishers of OHRI6TMAS,. BIRTHDA X, WEDDING, TEXT, Ac, CAKDS Embossed Scraps, Chromes etc. Thd original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, * FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added



EPPS'S COCOA, ;BRHAKPAST. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws Which govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper* ties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Eons has provided oar breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save ns many heavy doctors' bills. Itisbythejudloionanßeofsucnarticlesofdiet that a constitution may be gradually built np nntil 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. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and ft properly nourished frame."—Set article ia toe Civil Strvif Qatttte. -n Mad* simply with boiling water or milk, foldin i-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled thai** x JAMES EPPS & CO., 0 BOMCBOPATHIO CHEMISTS* LONDON. ENGLAND!. , ONE box of Clark's B 41 Pilh ia war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either aex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in bho back. Guaranteed fr«e from mercury, Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors 3old proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Oouncies Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses.



SOW VITUfTY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophqsphite of Lime prescribed by ttie faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chrotii Cough and General Debilitj * ft >ntaine two of the principal ingre X. dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be toe ghly recommended for Delica Childre Dr Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITEB i.4 real Brain Food, and in cases 'Vfuacular and Nervous Exhaustion *j acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Chui chili's signature Price, Prepared orly by CjWANN HHEMISI UWANNj V>/HE MI ST. ; PARIS. I



" IjX)R the Blood is the Life. Clark's world Jj famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, aad sores of allkinds, 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 arid Mid land Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. f V OWLES' PENNYROYAL AND 1 STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is 3Jdto2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Medicrie Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLIS and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions \T EATING'S POWDER, IV tr EATING'S POWDER, IV jr EATING'S POWDER, T> EATING'S POWDER, JV T£ EATING'S POWDPR, \r EATING'S POWDER, JV (BUGS, PLEAS, * . &ILLS- MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. TJ AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, rl rj ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, I_l ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TTARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TTARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but is unrivalled in destroying PLEAS, BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS IN PURS, and every other species ot insect. Sportsmen will find this invalu able for destroying fleas in the dogs, as also ladies fof their pet dogs. The Public ate Cautioned that packages <pf the genuine powder bear the autograph U THOMAS KEATING. Sold in Tins oaly. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. I KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. I KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. APtrBELT VEGETABLE SWEEJMEAT, 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 ana mild pre paration: and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in tins, by aIT Druggißte. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London.



milk PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris > T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS JU . — Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)-r-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). Sivon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per 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 Tiolet. Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. ■ Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline —ToileturiTifigar; arom^ti^ and disinfectant, specially adapted forl adies' toilets^ Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs ot 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 ■ Dentifrice —An extract for preserving he teeth and gums in 1 good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting , the enamel/ j 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 the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) -For producing a beautiful Vliite com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth. Or zaline-Colotante (the best h^ir dye)— For instantaneously dyeing'the hair to any shade and with no danger to health. boxes, each with brushes comb, pro ctus, aiu? bottle ;or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-Orizi Suave whitA iotrope Bou quet of the flew«»



All WHO SUFFER 'ssfirx Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and fu instructions re lating to a SAFE, SIMPLE AP PERTAIN nil If TinY Combined with simple method lifljjjjjlll o£ 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 FOEWAEDED FEEE to anyone sending full particulars of case, symptoms, etc., and enclosing stamp for reply. All communications strictly eoiifidentia "HuMANITAS, G.P.0., Melbourne



BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON njTTQ A PPROVBD by the Academy of Medicine A of Park, are especially . ecommended byfhe 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 1 dune. None genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Parw. .Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out theColomo«__ ____• "TriCß COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Jj Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, TT'AY'S Compound Essence of Lin J\. seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill" , Tota, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY'& Compound, ademulcen*expec tcr*nfc, for cougha, colds and chest complaints. Is AY'S Compound, for Coughs J\, Colds, is equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. •.„.,, , • TT AY'S Tic Pills, a specinc inN enralgie tV Face-aohe, etc. Contain Quinine lf nbfuk CATHARTICUM PILLS XJ digestive, corrective, and agreeably aperient. /^IOAGULINE.— ■ Cement for broken V-/ »rtideß. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England VENABLES, HIOH-OLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. AW parts, booh Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. 0. VENABLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road l«Jinftto» London,



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 et 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, Congsstionp Paralysis, and Apoplectic Prepared with choice Mustard J'owdei, the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. PARIS: P. Mettley, 136 Rue St-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and from Messrs Fet.ton, Grimwadb, & C 6., Melbourne. AUSTRALIAN DROG COMPANY, LTD ). Sydney,



I Business Notices ) * ■ -. .— —_ . ( ; .. . M Mm insoraaoe Company. BSTABLIB H"ilJ O' ... ... 18 ft 9 ( CAPITAL^ONeTMILLION. THE PREMIJ£B AND WEALTHIEST (XJLONUL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THKESHTNG MACHIsSTES, &0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST OHRnENT KATE& j



MILES & CO., LTD, AGENTS DEATH TO PARASITES ! I SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. FLUID (PSPn«sl| POWDER ITned anil r*coutm«n«|««l toy Flock. TJ««ml anil rrcomnimdril i»y— Flock. W. Gskabd, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. C. Orbell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 | -V. O. Rutrbrfokd, Amiiri ... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Otago ... 30,000' : d. VV, Mcßab, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and New Z?aland In- A. Symons. Marlborough ... 45,000 vestment Company, South- F. H. Richmond, Marlborough 13,000 hind 17,000 Aad by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock in New Zealand, and many millions Owners, i hroughont the world. ur«wiy i«wwjo«tii. *»rioe-(ir. casks) 5s Od per Prioe-(iQ kegs) SOapercwt. Oallon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dtp. «,* ». tti • i t »^« «Ti «• Another well-known Powder Dip costs ha I Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dtp. as much again. Compare the prices Chief AgreittS—BLACKBURNE & 30 , Christchurch. distbict AGENTS-Miles and Co., Ltd. Ashburton and Rakaia.



W. STRANGE <k, fXX'S Gbeat Extension Sale is now on, AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL Tuesdays February 28 r On which day we Complete our HALF-YEARLY STOCK-TAKING. ( ) — IMPOETATSTT !— SEKGES. -SEBGES., SERGE?. EX AURANGI.



WE have Just Opened a Large Shipment of New Season's Dreas Serges in shades j of /Navy, Blask, Cardinal and Brown, wHch we have purchased for Prompt ' Net Cash on exceptionally favorable terms. As we complete our Half-Yearly Stock- i Taking ou the 28th inst-., and beinsr anxious to quit these goods prior to that date, we have decided to offer them at Sale Pricls, 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 for similar goods. FIRST GENERA! AND GRAND DISPLAY. Early in March we hope to make our FIRST GENERAL and * GRAND DISPLAY of NKW 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 QUITE EXCEPriONAL. 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 JN READY-MADE CLOTHING, MEN'S MERCERY, &c. SPECIAL SALE ADVANTAGES TO BUYERS OP CARPETS AND PARTIES FURNISHING. W. .STRANGE & CO., CHRIBTGHUROH.



IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA*ASK YOUR GROCER FOR NELSONS cMi&MOATE"* kOLDfcSUERMBIALS ■»■ m m ■^B" *&<*f*"L' CELEBRAIEDfcTHE BEStWVM^V, PURE INDIAN CHINA&CEYUON TEAS PROCURABLE



Wool. Wool. Wool. DAVID THOMAS MAKING CASE ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, FREE OF COMMISSION. PERIODICAL SALES HELD THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, THE FIRST BEDiti EARLY IN DECEMBER



I k LL WOOL placed in my hands for Sale will receive every car* and j jIL attention. My Stores aud the Arcade are unsurpassed for th-s display .of { all lots, both being especially baiit for the purpose. Any wool not sold will b* delivered into the trucks, absolutely without charge to the vendor. DAVID THOMAS, Mock and Station Agent, • ASHBURTON. Turnip, Rape, & Cloyer Seeds. MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has just arrived per s.s. " Mataufca,' Irom the Celebrated Seedhcuse of MESSRS HURST AND SON, LONDON, AND I AM PRFP ARID TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST RATES, compatible with good quality]



MANURES ARTIFICIAL-AND CHEMICAL. A S I have been appointed Sole Agent for Ashburto« for "iEti&x. NEW ZEALAND PROVISION AND PRODUCE COMPANY'S MANURES, I shall be pleased to receive Orders for SUPERPHOSPHATE, BOKE DUST, OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY SUPERPHOSPHATE—£S 16s per ton on trucks at Belfast o ■ D.THOMAS, SOLF AGENT FOR; ASHBURTON



PLOUGH SHARES. | --_ E An. X PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH HOKNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURrOH, Being iii direct communication with the Makers, and having received largo'ahipuients from both makers. COBNSAOKS (FULL SIZE AND FULL WJffiTGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, I 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 aU Sorts of PRODUCE at Market Prices, and are prepared to Store Grain on Farmers" account, and to make Advances if reouirecl without Commission. MILES & CO. LTD' Aslibiirton and Rakala.



j I u^iness .Notices. ASHBURTON PJfiRnIANENI BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOOIEIit. Offices : Tanciw Street, Ammubtoit rflO Encourage th« saving of small sums J_ the Society will take : MONEY DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, In^ ternst 5 per cent on the following oondi tions:— Sums of One Pound and up ware« received on Deposit, and Interest will lie allowed, on every complete Pound deposited, to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound nball have been deposited, up to the day i>n when the money shall be withdrawn. .A Depositor may withdraw the whol* or part of che sum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound; except wheu closing the account. Deposiis taken for 3 months at 5 per cent »» >« 6 ♦♦ v •* fot longer ponods at o  For particular* apply EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager.



TTXCELSIOR SHOETNG FORGK JjJ AND COACH FACTORY. John Parrot. Junr, PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and efficiently performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office. JENSEN'S .PRIZE MUDAL COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM-THE FRESHEST LIVERS



• Busir otices. "* I - - _ L,./: ,| 1 XHt KUxSGO PAT TMEI KLx 1 NBW CURS'. FOR ASTHJL4-. -:;|J BW CUBB EOR CROUP '$ 'f Kew curb for diphtheru I!? NBW CURE FOX CHRONIC "f*.\| BRONCHITrs. ; I Prepared trom the Mountain tad fore* * ■ Plants of New Zealand^ ; In Asthma the New Cure has proved itsel ■ to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies* ■< rpHK SKW CuWisfcheoiiK SpwiPii?! X yet discovered (or Dipatheria. . ;. 4'; 14-TT.- ,-. r..-tr ' l '■» In Croup tse NBW-OUBBhas notirai, ft 1 It saves emetics, lighting fires, hot baths,: ! and all the attendant worry incidental vi \ the arrival of the Midnight Monster. ■-' ' In I>phoid Fever the NEW COH% ; < disinfects, soothes and gives refreshiuv 'I slee P' • / ,"$ The NEW CURK is the only tru> • Lung/pisiafectant — In no instance l.a^ n daoth occurred from diptheria when the " Now Cure ' •.' has been freely used fmm the first ou<sejt of the disease, and so great are its pro tective powers, th»t the ccftnplamt hi* never been known to spread -to othei members of the family. . ' 1 The New Cure, 3s i*d ; Grindolia Robust Cisar Asthma Tofiacco, 2s 6d ' ,



JOB PRINTING. -; POSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads. v Programmes, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Blccks, Threshing Machine Bonks, Receipt and Delivery Bonks, Banquet Menus, and Ticket? of all kinds. __^ THE IUNINI PDfiilililO y LIMITED, Having 1 supply of Superior Jobbing Type, fcancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing the shortest notice, fn the best fetjle, and at reasonable ,: ■• . rateH PUBLIC KOTICI., [HE Office of the Ashburton Publishing « Company, Limited, WILL BK CLOSED daily from 12,30 to 1.30 p.m. tor dinner hour in compliince with th.- 4 Factories Act. ASHBURTOK PUBLISHING CO. FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, ♦ ": For producing a Head of Creamy Ricb > neas upon all kind* of Syrups, ; ißrated Waters Been, Ales Cider Champagne . ■ <fee. W. J. BUSH AND CO TUSTIUJBKS *od IMPCBTBBP I o» ■'"" ''/ -■ ESBKNTIAL OILS k FRUH ESSENCES i\ SOLUBLE ESSENCES : For Aerated Water Mannfactnren } Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary CommercialT J QualiUen. ; Family Dairy Churns, Factory Ohorm *> Factory Butter Workers, Family . 4 Butter Worken, Butter Pack; %g«s Print Butter Oar-, ■ riers, German D*iTy ' ; Paper ' -



PHKJS TASTELESS DKiESTIBLB UAN If OUT B N '8' PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest. It is the Criginai. A.ll others are Imitationr. PHILADELPHIA, 1870. HAUTHAWAV'B Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY in every family. 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.



TRE WALKER COBK^^XI'HASIQJL -,_ Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as,it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation cf oarbo iated or other beverage*, and allows the lediment to reman* undisturbed in the ootUe Designed to* one use of hotels, resta v .ante saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke phted. Special terms to jobbers. , If \tiufactured by the THE WALKER TOOL OOVpAN* VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are tollewed Save* Money, Labor, and Time. Puts 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 yov TOE MAKING 4WIJ REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Fraesing and Chfllffif E^ablishments, &nd all Icemakinp aivf Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR 8&IF USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, &s for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s Merapi, for making Ice and pry serving Pansengers' Provisions Ory Air Refrigerators on Lightfoot System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied to the end cf 1889. The linde British Refrigeration Company Jiifiiited' M^wng Direotor : MR. T. fi. LIGHT! FOOT, G*,



;^b^^,e^ry^in^|ne^c^ HERC3ULIS JAKING P^WDKH I Tbo»« who hi^ not tried it, i^fl| aric their Grocer for it. Makes iplendj^|il BiAHDrACTTOBBS O» AKD D«AJ^| § j