The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 2931*

Ajshburtojn : Friday, March 24, 1893.

PRICE: ONE PENNY



jtJusiness Notices. I THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, I From and after the 30th November, 1889 the terms of Subscription to thia journal will be as follows, viz :— U PAID IK ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6d \ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18a 6d Year ... 24s Od, by post 37s Od -I* BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10a 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 2ls 6d , Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid ioi at the time of insertion, 2s 6d, if booked, 4a each Stamps may he sent as payment I GRATEFUL—COMTORTIHGh EPPS'S COCOA. _. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural lam Which govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper ties of well-selected cocoa, Air. Epps baa preriaed our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save ns many heavy doctor? bills. Itisby theludioious use ofsuch articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until Strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies axe floating around as , Jteady to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves Well fortified with pure blood and a properly wmrished tauae."-See article ia the OwiiSnvOi Wmtte. *, Made simply with boiling water or milk; j folding packets by Grocers, labelled thvim JAMES EPPS & CO* 0 BOMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, LONDON. EKGLAKft * ONE box of Clark's B 41 Pill 3ia war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pain am bho back. Guaranteed free, from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d 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. TpOEthe Blood 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, aadsores 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. TOWLES' PENNYROYAL A*D STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva* lent with the sex. Boxes Is IJdto2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent-Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOL>. and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Homes. Beware of imita tions T/-EATING'S POWDER, T> EATING'S POWDER, !£■ EATING'S POWDER, TT EATING'S POWDER, 1/" EATING'S POWDFR, \r EATING'S POWDER, Jv fBUGS, FLEAS, KILLS MOTHS, ' BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. TTAKMLESS TO ANIMALS, TJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, XJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, O ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TTARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but is unrivalled 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. HEATING'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 thbead 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, London. bLancaWs lODINE OF IRON DJTTC A PPROVEC by the Academy of Medicine J\ of Paris, are especially .eoommended W 4ie 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 lourse. Nor.c genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies TTIOK COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, JJ Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill' Tolu, etc> f with Chlorodyne. TT^AY'S Compound, a demulcen fexpec- Jljk. tor&nfc, for coughs, colds and chest complaints. TRAY'S Compound, for Coughs _LV Colds, is equally serviceable Horses aad Cattle. *TT AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inN earalgis £\_ Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. r INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS I a digestive, corrective, and agreeably Aperient. /^QAGULINE,— Cement for broken Bold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England • VENABLES, HIGH-CLASS PIANQS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid "Walnut Oases. All parts, bech Internal and External, gpecially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. 0. YENABLES '$ CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road Itdinqton, London,



I Business Notices . MTSOH & STOCK 55 JEWBif Street, Lomdon, E.O. Publisners oi CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, . WEDDING, TEXT, <fea, CARDS I Embossed Scraps, Chromos etc. The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, <& FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Noveltie* continually added ~iOW VITUITY DR CHURCHILL £ Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faoulty for the cure of Consumption, Ghroui Cough and General Debility It mtaine two of the principal ingre . diente necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Phosphorw and Lime. It cannot be toe ghlyrecommended for Delica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup 6 HYPOPHOSPHITES is real Brain Food, and in cases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion »i acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Chuiehill's signature Price, ■f —— Prepared orly bj CIWANN /"', HEMISI OWANNj UHEMIST, PARIS. OR!ZA PMFOMERY. 11, Place de 1& Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS J_J 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). Sivon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, 8 calces. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, .rose tea, white heliotrope and white i violet, Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water* refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water wth the perfume q new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic 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 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 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 velvety softness of 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, an(? bottle; or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Violefcfce of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-O/izi Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the flr wo? PAR, OIDIUM MANUFACTURED BY Gounelle Jeune, SALON-FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia: CEO. BURK FRANGART & CO., 3 lOAXRIEI PIACB, 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 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 GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO , 3 Someksbt Place, MELB OTJRNE. 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 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 *its. Prepared with choice Mustard Powdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. \ V PARIS ; P. Meuley, 185 Rue St-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and iron i Acstkalun Drug Company, Ltd, Sydney



j Business Notices I New Maud Insurance Company. BSTABLISh"eD° L. „ 18R9 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. THE PBEMIEK AUD WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRASHING MACHINES, &0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT HATES MILES & CO., LTD. AGENTS' DEATH TO PARASITES ! ! SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. flu i d ij#Exnnl pow DER (non-poisonous.) y.i^^^^^^^^^^Mi^^^M_M| (poisonous.) Used and recommended h- Flock. Used and recommended tty— ■ Flock. W. Gerakb, Canterbury "... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. C. Obbell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 •V. O. Ruthebford, Amuri... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Otago ... 30,000 '<r. W, Mcßab, 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 And by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock in New Zealand, and many millions Owners. hroughout the world. _ , »«"£r V-???-*'" 1« ~~* - JE»rioe-(ir. casks) Sis 6d per Price-(m kegs) -SO* per owt. Grallon. . 1 Gwt makes 1060 Gallons Dtp.  Another well-known Powder Dip costs ha 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dtp. as much again. Compare the prices Chief Afroxvts—BLACKBURNE & 30 , Christchurch. distsict AQBNTS-Miles and Co., Ltd. Ashburton and Bakaia. W. STRANGE k fHVS Great Extension Sale IS NOW ON", AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL Tuesday, February 28, On which day we Complete our HALF-YEARLY STOCK-TAKING. —IMP( )ETANT!— :(o): —— SERGES- SKEGKS- SERGh;?. EX AURANGI. WE have Just Opened a Large Shipment of New Season's Dresa Serges in shades of Navy, Blaak, Cardinal and Brown, which we have purchased for Prompts 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 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. i ________ . ■ ' ■ i FIRST GENEfiAI AND GEAND 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. '■ ! *;"""~™4O! ■' 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 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 PfUCES. 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 PARTIES FURNISHING. W. STRANGE & CO.. OHRIBTOHUROH i i ■ . t " ■



lIF YOU LIKE NICE TP^ ASKJVYOURXROCER FOR j NELSON^' GOUKtSIKRMEMLS ■« i *&*/»»4* CELEBRATCD&THE BE?t l*:«^i!WSs« PURE INDIAN CHINA&CEYCON TEAS I PROCURABLE J ! |. \ DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox, and Co.) A UCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON.' -. , Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ash burton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fat, Hides, etc., on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the season Grain Bought and Pold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangement. AGENT FOX- Matson and Co., Christchurch / Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, ChnVchurch '; Booth, McDonald, and Co., Christchurch :; White's Sheep Dip ; Brantford Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blight Specific ■<■ Wright, Stephenson and Co., Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden and Field Tools. D, THOMAS, ASHBURTON. . Grass Seed Cleaning*. 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. 1 am a Cash Purchaser OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, ETC, IN LARGE OB SMALL QUANTITIES. i .■.'■. David Thomas, ASHBURTON. PLOUGH SHAKES. * ■ I "XKT E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLTBOT H [ JIORNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OP IN ASHBURTON, Beiag iv direct communication with the Makers, and having received large shipwenta from both makers, CORNSAOKS (FULL SIZE AND FULL WETGHT) j AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, AND ' ■ : ■■"■'' Harbour's Best FiVe-ply Twine MAT BE OBTAINED AT OUR STORES. WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT OATS. OATS. BARLEY. AND OTHER PRODUCE. WE AUK PKOMPT CASH BUYERS of>U Sorts of PRODUCE at Market Prices, and are prepared to Store Grain on Farmers' account, and to make Advances if reci uired without Commission. MILES & CO. LTD i. .. ■ ' ■ ■'• . ■ . I Asliburton und Rakala,



i THh, ROJSGO PAI TJKNEI KM ! KOU'IPU KATOA Macbean Stewart* NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. EW CUBE EOR CROUP NEW OURE FOR DIPHTHERIA NKW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS. Prepared from the Mountain *ad forcsi Plants of New Zealand) Tn .Asthma the New Gun hat proved its*! to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedied rpHJCUKW CUES iatU only flpaitfo In Croup the NE W CUBS has no rival. It saves emetics, lighting ires, hot baths, and all the attendant irony incidental of the arrival of the Midnight Ifonster. In fyphoid Fever the NEW OC7RI disinfects, soothes, and give* refreshing sleep. The NEW CURE « the only trn» Lung Ifaiafectaut In no instance has a do«th occurred from diptheria whan the " New Cure has been freely used from the first outset of the disease, and ho great are its pro tective powers, thfrt the complaiut has never been known to apretri to other members of the family. The New Cure, 3s rid ; Grindelia Kooost Civar Asthna Tohaooo, 2s 6d JOB PRIHTINC T3 OBTE RS, Dodgers, Billheads, A Programmes, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vttation Cards, Order Bkcks, Threshin* Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. THT? m\mm nmmw to LIMITED, . Having c supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on the shortest notice, In the best btyle, and at reasonable rates Henry Zander. I BEG to intimate that I have just Landed a Large %nd Varied Stock of GUMS GUMS GITM& GITIV& GUMS GUMS HOLLIS' BEST MAKES. Single and Double Barrel, Breech and Muzzle Loading. WELL WOBTH INSPECTION. I ReyolYera i Revolrers AMMUNITION AMMUNITION Cartridges Cartridge Cases Caps Shot C and H Powder Smokeless Powder Flasks Belts Kecappera Wads Punches Loaders etc, etc. SCOTT'S Well-known RANGES at REDUCED PRICES. Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares BEDUCED FBIGEa Standards and Fencing Wire at REDUCED PRICES. Ironmongery, China, and Glassware in all their Branches. Groceries and Provisions, Wines and 3pirits of every description. HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AXV DIBE<ST IMPOBTEB. —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Companyl Oancon Marine Insurance Company Australian Mutual Provide** Focfe'y ? eI ZeaUnd «* Austwlian S.B. 00, J. T. Ford. *nd Co.



Business Notic 3. ' ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD I ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offices : Taitcuu Strebt, Ashbckton rpo Encourage th« saving of small sunn JL the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, In terest 5 per cent on the following cona tions : — Sums of One Pound and npwaii received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every complete Pound deposited, to be reckoned from the da> on which a complete Pound shall hare been deposited, up to the day on when the money shall be withdrawn, A Depositor may withdraw the whole or pari-:#f che sum deposited, but not in lew mime than Oue Pound, exoept when 'iloaiite HM-AtfMM^"■-■■•" ■■■'" ■' -■--*-■■■:-" Depotits takan lor & months at 5 per cent A KJT for longer periods at o  For particular! apply EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. TTXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE .Hi and COAOH FACTORY. John Pasrer, 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 MEID.A.L COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLT FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS PURE TASTELESS DIGESTIBLE THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTOR. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork « Extractor in the Market, as It pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ore prevents the agitation cf carbo lated or other beverage*, and allows the • ediment to remaiv undisturbed in the oottle Designed toi che use of hotels, resta a .ants saloons, clubs and Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. £f\iufactur*d by the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY BCT FLY. THE WKLL KNOWN PAGE'S HORSE OIL has been tested by experts, and found to be the best remedy for the Bot Fly. One abplication a week raises a scurf, and the fly cannot penetrate the skin THE HORSE'S FRIEND. PAGE'S No. 1 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sprains, bruises, or swellings 01 any kind in horses. PAGE'S No. 2 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sores en backs or shoulders, and any kind of broken woundi. Numbers of Testimonials can be produced. AGENTS For Chertsey Mr T. McDowell, Store keeper. -: * For Ashburton, Mr Anderson, Saddle r For Tinwald, He Clark. Saddler. For Geraldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Price, Saddler. Sole Maker and Proprietor F. W. PAGE, OBJSRTSE CANTERBURY, PUBLIC NOTICE. J. T. Ford & Co. Have the pleasure to announce to theit OLD FRIENDS AND CLIENTS, as well as to the FARMERS and GRAZIERS of the Ashburton district generally, that they will REGULARLY ATTEND the ASHBURTON and TINWALD Stock Markets, and have arranged to act in conjunction with Mr Henry Zander, who will receive ENTRIES and t»k« all instructions, and also render prompt ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET PROCEEDS. THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OF Mr 3. X. FORD will be given to all Stock, etc., committed to their care for disposal, eilher by Public Auction or Private Treaty, and Client may have entire confidence that their interests will be fully protected. CLEARING SALES will also,have their careful attention either in Town or Country. J. T. FOBJD & CO., LAND, STOCK, A WOOL BROKERS, 154 Horeford Street, Christchurch j HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT ASBBURTOtf '