The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 2917.

AsHßiißTOis: V^ednesday, March 8, 1898.

PRICE: ONB PENNY



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I Business Notices yrsoH & stock - 55 Jbwbn Stkbet, London, E.G. Publibaers of OHRI6TMAS, BIRTHDA?, WEDDING, TEXT, <fee, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Ohromos etc. Tha original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, & FRINGED CARDS ! Large Variety always kept in stock and Noveitiea continually added "LOW VITALITY DR CHUJttUHILLS Syrup Hypophospbite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility Jt mtaine two of the principal ingre . 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 gfolyrecommended for Delica Childre Dr Churchill s Compound Syrup o HTPOPHOBPHITES is real Brain Food, and in cases ctfuscular and Nervous Exhaustion *> acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Churchill's signature Price, Prepared orly by Q WANN nHEMISI nWANNj UHEMIST, PARIS. OSIZH PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, "T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS I j , 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, S cakes. 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 with the perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline —Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted fori adies' toilets. Orlza-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-LacLe (Oriza Milk)—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on che face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) —For producing a beautiful white, com _ plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth. Or zaline-Color»nte (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 Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-Ox-iza Suave white iotrope Bou. quet of the fk w«» _^ PAB OIDIUM MANUFACTURED BY : Gounelle Jeune, SALON-FRANCE. \ Sole Agents for Australia: GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., 3 SOMERSET PLACE, MELBOURNE. A MOST powerful Insecticide, and guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mil dew, Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para sitical Insects of Plants, Vegetable Gardens, 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 sucoess. ORPHAN OIL, The great discovery for Phylloxera, Coulin Moth, and disease in Sugar Cane. For Pamphlets and all information apply GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO , 3 Somerset Place, MEJPB 0 URNE. THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARD LEAF IS of an easy employ, clean, takes little space, is ready for immediate use apd acts promptly. Everybody should always have »t 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 8 Congestions? Paralysis, and Apoplecti* * its. , Prepared with choice Mustard Povvde: the Universal Sinapism possesses all tin qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany eac! napism. PARIS : P. Mbulky, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and fror Australian Drug Company, Ltd, Sydney.



EPPS'S COCOA. \ BREAKFAST. •By a thorough knowledge of the natural law* Which govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper ties of well-selected cocoa, Mi. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. Itis by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution maybe 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. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properlj nourished frame."—Sm article in the Civil Snvm 9o*)tte, <% . ■ Made simply with boiling wafer or milk. §old in l-lb. packets by Qroous, labelled thai#« x JAMES EPPS & CO* 0 HOM<EOPATHIC CHEMISTS* fcONDOH. WtQLABBL*



i \NE box cf Clark's B 41 Pills is war- V J ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either aex (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 Oeunties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. ITIOR the Blood is the Life. Clark's world -Jj famed Blood Mixture is warranted tc cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, add sores of allkinds, its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 2s 9d, and 11s each by chemists and patant medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. ffiOWLES' PENNYROYAL AM) 1 STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is I£<l to 2s 9,d of 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



1/ EATING'S POWDER, JV ttEATING'S POWDER, XV • . TT-EATING'S POWDER, T/" EATING'S POWDER, JV T£ EATING'S POWDFR, \r EATING'S POWDER, JV fBUGS, FLEAS, £ILLS{ MOTHS, BEETLES, TJ AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, rl TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, O ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS 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. KEATING'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 wobms. 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 DTT TO APPROVED by the Academy of Medicine of Paris, are especially .ecommended 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 ■timulating and regulating its periodic [ourse. Nose genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, PariH. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies _ „ F>R COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill" Tolu, etc> f with Chlorodyne. KAY'& Compound, ademulcen*expec torwib, for coughs, colds and chest complaints. TT"AY'S Compound, for Coughs J\. Colds, is equfclly serviceable Horses and Cattle. ~\T AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inN euralgia £X. Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine CATHARTICUM PILLS J_J digestive, corrective, and agreeably Aperient. /"^OAGULINE,— Cement for broken \J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England VENABLES, Hlt>H-OLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oaseß. AW parts, booh Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation df temperature. 0. VENABLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington London,



jLjmsiness Notices New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABLISMinr ".. ... 185 il CAPITAL—ONIFMILLION. THE PBEMIEB AND^WEALTHIKST COLONIAL COMPANY, SOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND 'MARINE RISKS ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, rHUESHING MACHINES, &c., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST 7UBRBNT KATES MILES & CO., LTD.. AGENTS :



DEATH TO PARASITES ! !



SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED.



FLUID IPHnffSg) POWDER (non-poisonous.) (poisonous.) €J««il ami rocomnM-ndod by Flock. U*«rt and recommended »j— Flock. W. Gerakd, Canterbury ... 61*000 R. D. McLean, KUwke's Bay 58,000 M. C. Oebell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 vV. O. Rutherford, Amuri ... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Otago ... 30,000 G. W, Mcßae, Amuvi ... 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 ownors of over 5,000,000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock in New Zealand, and many millions Owners. hroughont the world. W«wly latradncnd, Price—(in casks) &» 6d per Price—(in kegs) sOs per cwt. Ciallon. 1 Cvot makes 1000 Gallons Dip, 1n ii vrt 'j t i/v,/y 77 n- Another weP-known Powder Dip costs ha 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dip. muc h again. Compare the prices Chief A.gfeuts—BLACKBURNE & 30 , Christchurch. district AGENTS-Miles and Co., Ltd.; Ashburton and Eakaia.



W. STRANGE & OCVS Geeat Extension Sale is now on, AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL Tuesday, February 28, On vrhich day we Complete ova* HALF-YEARLY STOCK-TAKING. —IMPOBTANT !— SEBGES- BEEGKS- SERGES EX AORANGI. WE have Just Opened a Large Shipment of New Season's Dress Serges in shades of Navy, Blask, Cardinal and Brown, which we have purchased for Prompt Net Cash on excepti?nally 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, thua affording out 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 hope to make our FIRST GENERAL and GRAIND DISPLAY of NEW SEASON'S NOVELTIES comprising I Novelty Dresses, Mantles, Millinery, Corsets, Underclothing, Ribbons, Laces, &c. Extensive shipments are already arriving arid will be Opened in course cf a few days. ~ —.d: Meanwhile we are most anxious to clear cut our SURPLUS SUM MER STOCK, no matter what the sacrifice may be. The BARGAINS fur this and next week are QUITE EXCEPTIONAL. 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. SPECIAL SALE ADVANTAGES j T© BUYERS OF CARPETS AND PARTIES FURNISHING. W. STRANGE & CO., fHRfSTOHUROH.



IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK YOUR GROCER FOR NELSON 3&k a^r© MOATE &c<< #&iAPr*L' CELEBRATED&THE BEStWS/Jtfrfy. PURE INDIAN CHINA&CEYLON TEAS PROCURABLE



Wool. Wool. Wool. DAVID THOMAS MAKING CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, .FREE OF COMMISSION. . PERIODICAL SALES HELD THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, THE FIRST BEl»<i EARLY IN DECEMBER



ALL WOOL placed in my hands for Sale will receive every car& and attention. My Stores and the Arcade are unsurpassed for tha display of all lots, both being especially built for the purpose. Any wool not sold will be t delivered into the trucks, absolutely without charge to the vendor. DAVID THOMAS, Stock and Station Agent, ASHBURTON. Turnip, Rape, & Cloyer Seeds.



MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has just arrived per s.s. " Matauta,* Irom the Celebrated Seedhouse of " i, MESSRS HURST AND SON, LONDON, ■ AND I AM PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST RATES, compatible with good quality! 'MANURES ARTIFICIAL AND CHEMICAL.



A S 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 SUPERPHOSPHATE, BONE DUSP, OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY SUPERPHOSPHATE—£S 15s per ton on trucks at Belfast o ■ 1). THOMAS, SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON



PLOUGH SHARES. ■VTT E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH HOKNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEA.RD OF IN ASHBURION, I Beiag hi uirect comic unicabion with the Maker?, and having received large"shipwentfl from both makers. CORNSACKS (FULL SIZE AND FULL WETGHT) 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 isliburton and Rakaia,



j F uslness ASHBURTON PERMANENT PTTTTP ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offices : Tanckbd' Street, Ashbtoioh , rrK> Encourage thw saving of smtA\ sums _L the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, In terest 5 per cent on the following condi tions :— > \ Sums of One Pound and ttpwaro received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every complete Pound deposited, to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound Hhall have been deposited, up to the day on irheti the money shall be withdrawn, A Depositor may withdraw the whole or park of che sum deposited, but not in less sume than One Pound, except when closing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent for longer periods "at 6  For particular* apply EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. TTXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE Hi AND COAOH FACTORY. John Pasref« 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.



JEN'S EN'S COD LIVER OIL ■ ■ MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS PUKfi T4STELEBS DIGESTIBLE



V7AN HOtTTEN'S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA. Best and Goes Farthest, It is the Original. All others are Tmitationr, PHILADELPHIA, 187 P. HAUTHAWA V'S Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS 1 NECESSITY in every family. f\ It blacks and polishes Ladies' and children's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and satchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction I Is concedej to be « The Standard " Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and I Druggists.



• B sir 3« ; otiees. | THB RONGO PAI TENEI XLi I KOUTOU KATOA vZ&cbran mewarrg NEW CURfr~POR. ASTHMA. - EW CUBE EOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA NEW CURE FOn CHRONIC BRONCHITTS. Prepared trom the Mountain and forest Plants of New Zealand} In Asthma ihe New Cure has proved itsel to be Head and Shoulders Above All Ocher Remedies' rnRK NEW CURE is the only Specif c X yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEW CURE has no rival. It saves emetics, lighting fires, hot baths, and all the attendant worry incidental of the arrival of the Mi4ni*ht Monster. In Xiphoid Fever the NEW CURS, disinfects, soothed and give* fefreshitiL Hleep. The NEW CURE is the only tru» . Lunp; WainXoctant '"-■ In no inrtaooe has a de*th oeotrred from dipthejria whan the "Neir^j^re ' : ■ lias been frtefy URod from the ff^i:oifset of the didense, and so great ta^J&k^ptQ tective powers, th?t the compla^jkj has never been known to spread to 'othet members of the family. The New Cure, 3s fld ; Qrindelia Robust Cigar Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d,



JOB PRINTING. "POSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads, JL. Programmes, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitation Cards. Order Blccks, Threshing Machine Bonks, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. THE iIIIDITOI PHOTGJO LTMITjED, Having c supply of" Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on the shortest notice, fa the best style, and at reasonable rated



PUBLIC KOTICU,. r HE Office of the Ashburton Publishing i Company, Limited, WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. for dinner hour incompliance with tha Factories Act. ASHBURTON IUBLISHING GO. FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Ricb ness upon all kinds of Syrups, JErated Waters Been, Ales Cider Champagne <fee. Ariillfbv Lakx LovnoN W. J. BT7SH AND CO T\ISTILJ«EKB and IMPCBTER? or ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUIT ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Mannfacturen Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities.



THE WALKER CORK 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 beverages, and allows the ediment to reman* undisturbed in the <>ottle Designed tot che use of hotels, resta v ..ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke phted. Special terms to jobbers, tf \aufactured by the THB WALKER TOOL COMPANY VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are tollewed Sare* 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 you



Family Dairy Churns, Factory Ohorni Factory Butter "Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack; tges Print Butter Car riers, German D«\«f Paper And everything needed in % omplete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANOHARD'S SOBS Concord, N.H., U.S A] Established 1818 HERCULES MAKING POWDER IS THE BEST Those who hk^e not tried should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendic Cakop, "Scones, Pastry, &a TRANSPARENT BLOCK ICF J_ MAKING MACHINERY, ESTABLISHED T3ORTER BLANCH AR CONCORD, N.H. U.S.A, M.ANUFACTUBKBB OF AVD DkALISB ALL KINDS Of Oalrv Goods



"TOE M A X I N G AND REFRIGERATION On ths Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling Establishments, and all Icemakinp tnl Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, An for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s Merapi, for making Ice and pre serving Passengers' Provisions Dry Air Refrigerators on Lightfoot System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied to the end of 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company jniaited^ Wwwing Director : MR. T. B, UGHT*