The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xiv. no. 2908-

ASHBTTRTOIV:

Saturday, February 25, 1898.

PItXCE: 'OXT. PiENxll



Esjs.ntss Notices.^ THE ASHBURTON IiUARDI:IN " SVotn and after the :Wth Nuvembcr, ISB9 the terms of Subscription tc iait journa! will He as follows, via :— IF fATD IK ADVANCK. _>8T Quartet ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6d Half-v«*r... 12s 6d, by post, iSs 6d t ' Year ... 24s Od, by post 37s Od IT BOOKED. For Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10a 9d „ Hall-yeav... 15s Od, by pofct, 21s 6d Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s W Birth Carriage, and Death Notices, if paid lot at the time of insertion, 2s 6d, if bookcl, 4s each Stamps may be sent as payment



I Business Notices VTSOtf & STOCK 55 Jiwbn Street, Lowdon, E.G. Publishers of CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, <fee, CARDS Embossed Scraps, jQhroinos etc. Tha original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED #EOHANIOAL, A PRINKED CARDS Large Variety always kept in atock and Novelties continually added ~iow viTurrT" Dfi CHUKOHILLS Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the oure of Consumption, Chroui Cough and General Debility tfc mtaine two of the principal ingre dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which ate considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be. tor ghlyrecommendedforDolica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSraiTES ii real Brain. Food, and in oases "Vluscular and Nervous Exhaustion aj acquired sa world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr ChuichiU'a Rifiiature Price, Prepared orly by Ci WANN ,nHBMISI OWANN) UHEMIST, PARIS.



ORAT-BFTTIr-COMFORTINGr, EPPS'SJOCOA. , B3=^_£a_A._S:_5 1-A»ST. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws Which govern iho operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the flneproper tiss of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Bpps has provided our breakfast tables witb 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. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. \V» may escape many a fatal shaft by beeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properli nourished fiame."-Se« article la t_« Civil Snvim fbwette. > Made simply with boiling water or millr. fold in i-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled thai £« JAMES EPPS & CO, 9 BOMO3OPATHIC CHEMISTS. LONDON. ENGLAND.



ONE box of Clark's B 41 Pills is wir ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in fcho back. Guaranteed free, from mercury. Sold in boxes.4s Gdeach, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors 3old proprietors, The Linceln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. tHOR the Blood is the Life. Clark's world • 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 2a 9d, and 11s each by chemists and patant medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid mnd Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. fr» OWLES' VENN* ROYAL AM) J 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 Medicine Yen iora. Prepared only by the LINOOL> and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions



WIA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, t c grand's special products _Lj —- - , 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-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, 3 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—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted forl adie?' toilets. * driza-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. Oriaa-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel, < 1 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) arid brilliant, and 1 preventing it from falling off. Oriza-Lacte (Oriza Milk)—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, reinoving re spots and preventing wrinkles on che face. ■ Oreme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) —For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness o* youth. Or zaline-Colomnte (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, am? 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'Ojriz-i Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the fk tw , ah who s¥fer^3 Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and fu instructions re lating to a un, mm aid main np\irnV Combined with simple method UlililiiilL 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 FOEWARDED FBEE to anyone sending full particulars of case, symptoms, etc., and enclosing stamp for reply. . * 1 All communications strictly c-Dnfidentia "Htjmanitas, G,P.0., Melbourne



I/" EATING'S POWDER, TV'EATING'S POWDER, \r EATING'S POWDER, XV ,: ' ■ •:••■■ 'r: . ; IT EATING'S POWDER, TZ EATING'S POWDFR, \T EATING'S POWDER, XV fBUGS, FLEAS, iHLLS MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES? TT AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, j TJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, O ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, O ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but is unrivalled, in destroying FLEAS, BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS IN FURS, and ey*ry other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invalu able for destroying fleas in the dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs. i 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 PUBELY VEOETABLK SWEEIMBAT, 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 and mild pre paration; and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in tins, by all Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London.



BLANCARDS lODINE OP IRON p|T T O APPROVED by the Academy of Medicine of Paris, are especially . ecommended W »-he Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for ■timulating and regulating its periodic [ourae. Hou.e genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies __^« FMt COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Asthma, Inlluenaa, Consumption, KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill" Tolu, etc. T with Chlorodyne. KAI'& Compound, ademulcen*expec tor»nfc, for couglw, colds and chest complaints. TT"AY'S Compound, for Coughs j\_ Colds, is equfcily serviceable Horses and Cattle. TT AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inN eoralgi? Dk. |"i»ce-ache, etc. Cojatain Quinine OATHABTIOUM PILLS JLJ digestive, corrective, and agreeably aperient. '• ; C^OAGULINE,— Cement for broken J articles. 1. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockporfc, England



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, Bheumatism, Congestions, Paralysis, and Apoplectic *its, Prepared with choice Mustard Powdex the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for uae accompany each nanism. " PARIS : P. Meuley, 13$ Rue Sfc-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and from Messrs Fbmon, Grbiwade, & Co., Melbourne. Australian Drug Company, Ltd i Sydney,



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



I Bus aetiri Notices f " •— — : ■ : New Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABLIS Jl>i~D O ".. ... 18ft H CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. THE PKtiMlj__i AND"I¥EAL-TffIEST 00L0N1A/. OOxMPANY. NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AKl> LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THIieSHING MACHINES, Ac., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST 7URRE_ST HATES MIXES & CO., LTD. AGENTS



DEATH TO PARASITES! I SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED;' FLUID IfßpPwiSßß] POWDER ra«a and rrcomm«<n«l«a |» T [. Flock. U*«<l »n<l rcromtneiuliMl » r - FJock. W. Gerakd, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 I M. C. Okbeli,, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapo* Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 | -V. <). Rutherfoiid, Amuri ... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Oiago ... 3O'OQO 'Q. W, Mcßab, Amuri ... 19,000 iScottish and J>ew Zt&knd In- A. Symons, Marlborough 45,000 vestment Company, South- F. H. Richmond, Marlboroup;h 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, hroughont the world. „ H«-wiy introilntmi. J?rice—(in casks) Ss Oci per Price—(in kegs) 550s per owt. Orallon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. ■ 1n ii m'j i i -,r> r* 77 r»- Another wel'-known Powder Dip costs ha ■ 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dip. aa much again . Compare the prices Chief Agfents—BLACKBURNE Sc 30 , Christchuroh. . DisTBiCT AGENTs-Miles and Co., Ltd. Ashburton and Bakaia. W. STRANGE.A-nO/S Gbea.t Extension Sale 18 NOW ON, AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL Tuesday, February 28, On which day we Complete our HALF-YEARLY STOCK-TAKING. —IMPORTANT !— ■ :(«): SEKGES- SKEGES- S7ORGKS?. EX AOKANGI.



WE have Just Opened a Large Shipment of New Season's Dress Serges in shades of Wavy, Blask, Cardinal and Brown, which we have purchased for Prompt Net Cash on exceptionally favonble 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 for similar goods. FIRST GENERAL AND GRAND DISPLAY. Early in March we hopo 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. —■—.o: —- 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, Ladie3 should not fail to see the Mahtles and Costumes, the Jackets and Blouses, the Corsets, Skirts, Underclothing, and Baby Linen, the Ribbons, Lace*?, 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, &c. I SPECIAL SALE ADVANTAGES TO BUYERS OF CARPETS AND PARTIES FURNISHING. W. STRAME & CO., OHRrSTGHURCH.



IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK -YOUR GROCER FOR _____! ______^^__ _____i _■ *^s^_f _^B^^^^H^^^L^^<9k awarded m_■ _^^ A-HBBBBi €^Moai_u^ COUMcSUIERM-MLS ■»■ ■_■ CELEBRATED&THEBEST PURE INDIAN CHINA& CEYLON TEAS PROCURABLE



Wool. Wool. Wool. DAVID THOMAS MAKING CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, FBEE OF COMMISSION. PERIODICAL SALES HELD THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, THE FIRST BEINbi EARLY IN DECEMBER ■11 -null ■ i ■!■.«"' mm ■ A' LL WOOL placed in my hands for Sale will receive every care and attention. My Stores and the Arcade are unsurpassed for tha display of all lots, both being especially built far the purpose. Any wool not sold will bo delivered into the trucks, absolutely without charge to the vendor. DAVID THOMAS, Stock and Station Agent, ASHBURTON.



Turnip, Rape, & Clorer Seeds. MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has just arrived per s.s. "Mataute/ irom the Celebrated Scedhause of MESSRS KURST AND SON, LONDON, I*AND I AM PRFPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST RATES, compatible with good quality \ MANUEBS 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 SUPEBPHOSPHA.TE, BOISE DUST, OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY] SUPERPHOSPHATE—£S 153 per ton on trucks at Belfast o~ ■ ■■ ■ D. THOMAS, SOLU AGENT FOR; ASHBURTON



PLOUGH SHARES. TTTE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH HORNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURTON, Being iv direct communication with the Maxers, and having received large shipments from both makers. CORNS ACKS (FULL SIZE AND FULL WETGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, j 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 Soils of PRODUCE at Market Prices, and are prepared to Store Grain on Farmer,*' account, and to make Advances if required without Commission. MILES & CO. LTD' 1 Ashfourton and Rakaia.



,Bi.sir" ...» .-oticeip.'^lii TUB KONGO PAI TENEI KkH KOUTOU KATOA \3| j' WttcbcinTitcwiiilw I NEW CURE FOR ASTHIQ^|| EW CUBE KOR CROUP "}--M NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA |3 i NKW CURE FOH CHROXIO H BRONCHITIS. ' |Jj Prepared trom the Mountain ami forsffl - ■';■■ Plami of New ZeaUnu) . ■ ;JH In > Rthma the N«w Cam hM prored toiSm to be Head and Shoulders Abort All Other Remedied . 11l THE NEW CuiFis the only BmJI yet disoovered for Diphtheria. ~flM In Croup the NTS W CURE hw no rind { It saves emetics, lighting fires, hot 4»tti9 and all the Attendant worry incidetttulfl the arrival of the Midnight Monster; II In fyphoid Fever the NEW C(7T» disinfects, soothes, and gives refreabiifl The NEW CuitF"iß the only till Lung Disinfectant . .:■'§■ In no instance has k dv«rh oceorilil from dtptheria whui. the " New OMH lias liecn freely u»ed from the first OttJUifl of the tUdeasc, »ti<] no great arb ft* ?:'jmm teerire powers, th»t the conplaitit wm nev^r be«n known to spread to "atSl meralfera of the family. ' The New Cure, 3r W ; Griudoli* Koimisfl Civar Asblima Tol*cco, 2s (id Tf|



j F l-SiliC^S lOtldl'3. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BHILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCKET*. Omcß: Tahckkh Stkeht, Amavvtov rjlO Encourage th« saring of small muM JL the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In suing of One Pound and upwards, In terest 5 per cent on the following condi dons:— §vms of One Pound and vpwarr received on Deposit, and Interest will b* nllowed on every complete Pound , deposited, to bo reckoned from the_d^ on which a complete Pound (thall TmvV been depouited, up to the day on when the money shall be withdrawn A Depositor may withdraw the whoL or part of die sum deposited, but not in less surae than One Pound, except when closing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 percent for longer periods at 6  "For particulan apply EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. EXCELSIOft SHOEING FORGE AMD COACH FACTORY. John Patn'f. Junr, | PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effeciently rit . perforratid. i Couch Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall ami next Mail Office.



JENHEN'B PRIZE MI3DAL COD iIVEB OIL. 1 MaOE ONLIT FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS ' POKE TASTELESS DHJESTIBLB yA N HOUTBN'B PURE SOLUBLE COCOA. Best and Goes Farthest. It is the Original. A.ll others are Tmitationr. PHILADELPHIA, 1876. EL AU THAW A V'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.



THE WALKER CORK EXTRACTOR. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it ) pHlls the Cork the easiest and re moves it quickest from the Screw. Its nre prevents the agitation cf carbo lated or other beverages, and allows the •edimerit to remaiv undisturbed in the oottle Designed to* che use of hotels, rasta o -ants saloons, clubs and Hmilies. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke phted. Special terms to jobbers. if irofactuxed by the THE WAIFTOITOOI. OOMPANY



VENUS SOAP : Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are follower! 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



JOB PRINTING. 1 FOSTERS, Dodjrers, BfllhendJ X PrGjrrnmmes, Memorandum FonSifl Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, tfM vitadem Card*, Order Blccks, TbreehJSl Machine Bof.ks, Receipt and DelireM Bo.ks, Banquet Menus, and TioktiS of all kinds. '-^m T H Tl ;ijl m\mm mmm m LIMITED, fj Haying t nupply f Superior JobbiJ lype, laucy Cards, and Special Linei^S of Paper, am execute every sjS dcscriptieui of Printing on ' :■ the shortest notice, fa ,'■ the best &tyle, and -i'M at rcAnonab/e §;9 rate* -&■



T . *>uiaio;K(mc)t. .. . ] T HE Office of the A«hburton PnblU^i Ar^SSSWy* Limited, WlM^ll CLOSED daily froiu 12.30 to 1.30 p» for dinner hour in compliinoe with 1 Factories Act. ASHBURTON tUBLISHING 00. FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, J For producing a Head of Creamy Rio new upon all kinds of Syrups, : Crated Water. Been. \s\ Alei Cider Chavpagne Ac. _ Abtillfbt luune Loynoir W. J. BUSH AND CO TUSTILLEKS and IMFCBTBBj v ' '4 or ■;■ i ESSENTIAL OILS k FBUI^S ■ ESSENCES, . ,\)i| SOLUBLE ESSENCES I For Aerated Waiter Manafactuwn - Extra Super Lemon, which is donl the Strength of Ordinary Oommm Qualities. - ■ | Family Dairy Churns, Factory Chutn Factory Butter "Workers, Family;: Butter Workers, Butter'Pack] M \gm Print Butter Car- -^ ricrs, German Dairy -41 Paper - V£ij , And everything needed in % c jmp^ Creaittiy or Butter Factory. ) Send for Circulars and Pticea. i PORTER BLANOHARD'S 80^ Concord, N.H., U.S A* I Established 1818 \ HERCULES MAKING POWJwj IS THE BEST 1 1 Tho&e who h*,"e not tried it, shot | ask their Grocer for it. Mnktrs spfcjjt Cakes, Scones, Pastry, ke. :, < mRA NSPA RE N T BLOCK X X MAKING MACHINERY. - ESTABLISHED V| T3ORTERBLANOHAB 1 ODNOORD, N.H. "IT.S.A MAHUrACTUBBRa OV AUD DlALli all KiHDe or- ; ;; lP Oalrv Good* tI



Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince yov XCE MAYING REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling Establishments, Mid all Icemakinp anl Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP ' USE, As fitted on board the a.s. Teutonic, A& for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s Merapi, for making Ice and pre serving Passengers' „ Provisions thy Air Refrigerators on Lightfoot System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied to the end cf 1889. • The Linde British Refrigeration Company J iznited* Mw%?ing Director : MR. T. B. LJGHI! , FOOT, 0