The Ashburton Guardian.

vo£. xiv. no. 2936-

AsHBURTOiN: Thursday, March SO, 1893,

price: one penny



tsusiness Notices. TITE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. F-om and after the 30th November, 1889 the t-ji- as of Subscription to this journal will Ho as follows, viz :— I# PAID IK ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6d \ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s «d Year ... 24s Od, by post 37s Od I» BOOKED. . ■ Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Ildf-year... 15s Od, by port, 21s 6d Yoar ... 30a Od, by post,, 43s Od ■Rirtii Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid toi at the time of insertion, 2s 6d, ifbookel, 4s each Stomps may be sent as payment .ORATgrTTIi-OOMFORTnfq-« EPPS'S COCOA, \ BH/B.A.IKIrJ'.A.ST. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful applioatlon of the fine proper £m of well-selected cocoa, to. Epps has provided ear breakfast tables with a delic«tely-fl4voured leverage which may save us many heavy doctors' billa. ifiibythejudlciotMUMofsuchartlolesofdiet 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 nady to attack wherever there la a weak-point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping oumlres well fortified with pure blood and a properly Mulshed frame."-Bee article la the CMlSmii* Mid* simply with boiling wafer or milk. .. foUini-lb.packets by Grocers, labelled ting** ■ JAMES EPPS ft CO., f HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, IflMXffl. ENQLABB.* ONE box cf Clark's B 41 Pills is 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 ail chemists and patont medicine vendors Sold proprietors, The Linceln and Midland Oeuntiea Drug Co., Lincoln, Englaud For sale by the wholesale Houses. TpOßthe Blood is the Life. Clark's world JO 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 allkinds, its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sokt in bottles 2s 94, and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. rpOWLES* PENNYROYAL AND X STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is Jsd to 2a 9d of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen don. Prepared only by the LTNCOLIS and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions T£ EATING'S POWDER, Tr EATING'S POWDER, T£ EATING'S POWDER, TT EATING'S POWDER, TT EATING'S POWDFR, TV-EATING'S POWDER, fBUGS, FLEAS, KILLS! MOTHS, BEETLES, IMOSQUITOES. TTAKMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARM LESS TO ANIMALS, TJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TJARMLESS 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 destroyin«. fleas in the dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs. The Public ate 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 FUBHiY VSGBTABLS SWEEIMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only uertain remedy for intestinal or theead WOKMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild pre paration; and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in tun, by all Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London. BLANCARDS" lODINE OF IRON nj T TQ APPROVED by the Academy of Medicine of Paris, are especially eoommended by *he Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumon, King's Evil, etc.), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and foi stimulating and regulating its periodic Course. None genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through put the C^ 0"10" —^^ F?R COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, Ac. • KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill! Tolu, etc. f with Chlorodyne. KAY'fe Compound, a demulcen* expec torant;, for coughs, colds and chest complaints. TT^AY'S Compound, for Coughs JlSl. Colds, is equally serviceable Horses and Cattle, 'TT ATS Tic Pills, a specific {nN sqralgia JL\. Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, eta I" INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS . P A digestive) corrective, and agreeably Aperient. A^OAGULINE,— Cement for broken V^ articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England VENABLES, . HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. AU parts, booh Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist ey6ry variation of temperature. C. VENABLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road L^infi-toa London,



I Business Notices MTSOH & STOCK 55 Jkwen Street, London, E.O. Publisners ot CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Ohromos etc. Tha original Publishers of The Hig% Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, * FRINGED CARDS — ) Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added ~iOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for bhe cure of Conaiurtptioii, Chrotii Cough and General Debility Xt mtaina two of the principal ingre j dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be tor ghlyrecommended for Delica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITEB La real Brain Food, and in cases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion *i acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Chui chill's signature Price, Prepared or ly b> SWANN /"iHEMISI WANNj VJHEMIST, PARTS. ad?7i prprnMSDv UlliZiA rMrIUuMI, 11, Place de 1& Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS J_J 3avon-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). SAVon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. 3aron-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—No, 2, extra fine, in boxes, S cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Driza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, .rose tea, white heliotrope and white yiolet. iqna-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Jriza-Hay—A toilet water wth the perfume o new mown hay. )riza-Aciduline —Toilet vinegar, aromatle and disinfectant, specially adapted forl adiea' toilets. Drlza-Scotch-Lavehder— Sprigs of Scotch Iftrender flowers; a rich toil«*t water, de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water }riza-Water—Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. Uoufctes - Oriza - Dentifrice ~An extract for preserving t»« >*«th and gums in good health and preventing decay. Driza-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. 3rfza-0il —Variously perfumed ; for ren-> dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off. Driza-Lacte (Oriza Milk)—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. Jreme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios)—For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth. >r saline-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 EiS-Oriza-Incoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-Oriz% Suave white iotrope Bou Quet of the flf w«» PAB OIJdITTM . MANUFACTURED BY Gounelle Jeune, SALON—FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia: GEO. BUBK FRANC ART & CO., 3 lOMERSET PJ.ACK, MELBOURNE. A MOST powerful Insecticide, and guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mil dew, Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para aitical Insects of Plants, Vegetable Gardens, BtO. Is now in use in most of the Vineyards m Victoria and gives great satisfaction. The Par Oidium has been wied in the great Western District on Peach Treea 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 Somerset Plaok, MELBOURNE. THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARP LEAF IS of an easy employ, clean, takea little space, is ready for immediate use and acts promptly. Everybody should always have at hand a few Mustard Leaves, for they jure 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 7 Prepared with choice Mustard the pmversal Sinapism possesses all th« qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napisra. PARIS : P. Mbuley, 135 Rue Sfc-Antoine. To. b*> had from all Chemists and fron , AcaTBAUAw Dbpg Company, Ltd. Sidney



'" Business Notices - ! V —— . — New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABLIShTd' ".. „ 185 9 CAPITAL^ONITMILLION. THEPREMIEK AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO, - RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, rHUBSHING MACHINES, &0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST WRRBNT KATES MILES & CO., LTD. AGENTS DEATH TO PARASITES ! 1 SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. ■ i uid iffnrnsl POWDER (NON-POISONOTTS.) i^^^^^^^"^»»^^^J*l^P I (POISONOUS.) U»ma and rtcommrailfil by F'ock. Ui«i| nnd r«cnmmm«l^ »»y- Flock. iV. Gebabd, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 H. 0. Okbem,, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 AT. O. llutherfokd, Amuri ... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Ocago ... 30,000 J. W, Mcßae, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In \. Symons, Marlborough ... 45,000 vestment Company, South ?. 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 n New Zealand, and many millions Owners. hroughont the world. n _, 7-? wi y eTfi» « w # £»Ace-(iR casks) 5s Od per Friee-Un kegs) 5O« per cwl. drallon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. ,„ » ry,  , , M „ « «• Another well-known Powder Dip costs h» : Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dtp. as much again. Compare the prices Chief Agents-BLACKBURNE & 30 , Cbristchurch. 3ISTRICT AGENTS-Miles and Co., Ltd. Ashburton and Bakaia. W STRANGE & CO. 1893. AUTUMN AND WINTER 1893. BEFORE fully entering upon our Autumn.and Winter Seasons Trade we would respectfully direct the attention of patrons to the unparalleled ad vantages we are prepared to offer. (•) THE SUCCESS ATTENDING OUR EFFORTS Since the reorganisation of our business in February, 1892, is without parallel, and in order to provide for further development, and for the better accommoda tion and convenience of customers, we have been compelled to make further and extensive alterations and additions to our premises. THE SHOPS LATELY OCCUPIED By Messrs Wilkinson and Lake respectively have been added to our Mantle and Millinery Show Room, and a new main doorway will be opened in course ot a few days leading to all Ladies' Department. THE LAHUE NEW SHOW WINDOWS For the Display of Mantles and Millinery will also form an interesting feature of the new arrangements. :(o) : THE GENTLEMEN'S DEPARTMENTS. Hats, Hosiery, Clothing, &c, are now being re-floored, re-fitted, and re-deco rated, and new Show Rooms and Fitting-on Rooms provided for the Bespoke Tailoring Departments. . ■-■. % OUR MISS CUNNINGHAMS AND MR FODEN Together have recently visited the Home and European Markets, where they have met with the most unqualified success. Never before were we in a position to place before the public of this colony such wonderful value. Those desirable features so much appreciated b/ our friends in bygone yeaas have this season been greatly accentuated, * ENORMOUS STOCKS, LATEST FASHIONS, NEWEST AND FRESHEST GOODS, A.T LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICES. The Mantles, Cloaks, Millinery, &c, have been personally selected by Miss Cunninghame, and these, together with our Splendid and Unrivalled Ranges of New Season's Novelty Dresses, are deserving of Special Mention, and would well repay a visit of inspection. AN IMPORTANT PURCHASE. We have been f»rtunate in securing for prompt net cash a Clearing Purchase of All-wool Kaiapoi Flannels, comprising five thousand and sixteen (5016) yards in White Orkney and Shetland on Exceptionally Favourable Terms, and are now offering same to the public at Special Prices, as follows : 106 Yards KAIAPOI FLA.NNEL * Usual price per yard Is, special price 9£d 2012J Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL Usual price per yard Is 7d, special price la 4d 1180J Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL ' Usual price per yard Is 9d, special price Is *>d 446£ Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL Usual price per yard Is lid, special price Is 8d 1700 Pairs of ENGLISH and COLONIAL BLANKETS FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT AT PROPORTIONATELY LOW RATES. Simples for Comparison Post or Carriage Free on Application. W. STRANGE & CO.,



FlOek. 58,000 20,000 30,000



TPTpITukE NICE TEA*ASKnYOUR>GROCER FOR NELSONS *i<*f**L' GELEBRATCDfcTHE BEST 'sk\V#&*&, PURE INDIAN CHINA&CEYLON TEAS PROCURABLE DAVID THOMAS, fi' (Late Matson, Cox, and Co.) /L UCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Saleg of Liye Stock—Tinwald 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. AGENT-FOR- Matson and Co., Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Chris^church Booth, McDonald, and Co., Christchurch White's Sheep Dip Brantford Keaper 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 Plant 3in Canterbury, I am now prepared to CLEAN RYEGRASS as it ought to be done at Reasonable Rates. ——x—- D, Thomas, ASHBURTON. I am a Cash Purchaser OP WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, ETC, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. David Thomas, ASHBUBTON. PLOUGH SHARES. IiTT E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH HORNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURTOM, Beiag iv direct communication with the Makers, and having received large'shipiaents from both makers, OOENSACKS i (FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, AND Harbour's Best Fire-ply Twine MAY BE OBTAINED AT OUR STORES. WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT OATS. OATS. 1 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 required without Commission. MILES & CO. LTD



Bisirc*» oticef. THF ROMA) PAt TENKI KJu KGUCOU KATOA NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. EW CUBE KOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA ; NEW CURE fOR CHROKIO BRONOHItW. . Prepared from the Motiffiijffl *wb fatm '"""^ Plahu of New Zealand) In Asthma the NitOunlMpwd itsel to be Head ani BhouMe«.Above All Oeher Remedies* rpHK NEW CURTIS Hie onl> Sperifle J. yet diaoorered for Diphtheria. In Croup the rfWCTUREhM no rival. It eairea enetfaa, lighting ink hoi batha, and all the attendant worry JnosienaU ef the arrival of the MWni(h» Mweter. ' In lyphoid Ferer the NEW OtTRI ' dWnleoto, soothee, and giree retreahl%  sleep. " • ■' ' ■-.•V; - ' ■ m^m -„ .1.1,1 ' > . wVj The NEW CURE is the only tnr ; Lung Duinfeotanfc In no inetance has a do*th ffecnrred from diptheria whsn the '* New.. Care hM be«n freely used from the first oateet of the disease, and no neat are ita pfe teeHre powers, that the oompbtct has never been known to spretd to olhet members of the family. The New Cure, 3n *& ; Qrindeli* Roboat Cioar Asthma Tobaoco, 2s 6d JOB PRINTINC. POSTERS. Dods^rs, BBlheads, PrcKrammes, Uemoraadvm Forma, Wedding Cards, Memoriam OakU, I* ▼itation Cards, Order Sleeks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Deh'rery Books, Banquet Menus, and ISekete of aU kinds. THU liiiiiini qnmnH » LTMITED, ... , :,t . „ ,», Having « supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, andSpedal Line* of Paper, can execute every desoription of Printing on the shortest nctioe, la the beet atyle, and at reasonable rate* Henry Zander. I BEG to intimate that I have joeft Landed^ Large »nd Varied Btoek of GUNS GUMS OUffS GIJM9 GUMS etJlfft HOLLIS' BEST MAKES. Single and Double Barrel, Breech and Muzzle Loading. WELL WORTH INSPECTION. ReyolYer* ; Revolvers AMMUNITION AMMUNITION Cartridges Cartridge Cases 1- -; Cap* Shot C and H Powder Smokelets Powder Flasks Belts Keoappers W«d»v<, Punches Loaden etc. etc SCOTT'S Well-known RANGES at REDUCED . PRICES. Honwby'a and Ransoma'a Plough Shares reduced ptetGiia Standards and Fencing Wire at REDUCED PRICES. Ironmongery, China, and. Glassware in all their Breaches. j> Groceries; and Provisions,. Wwes and Spirits of every desoription. ntmYIANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT ' BIRE6T IMPORTER. —IGKNT FOR— Company. , . ; J3an4pnrMeriue Insu^anoe Companj :AusVatiM:;Muhual Provident Pocie^y , New Zeaknd and Australian 8.& 00, J. T. Ford and Co. - ■ " -^ ■njJ



Business Koticc3. j ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD < ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETI. Offices : Tancred Strebt, Asujbubtoh I n X) Encourage th« saving of small sums I 1 thi Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, In ter wt 5 per cent on the following coudi tions:— : Sums of One Pound and upwarcs received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every complete PttHikd deposited, to be reckoned from th* 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 or part of die ram deposited, but not in, less sums than One Pound, exoept when dosing the aooount. : Deposit! taken lor 3 months at 6 per cent »■> »» « it yj . »* for longer periods at G*m*b For particular* apply ■_ j:*ll EDwp. STEPHEN^* Manager.^ TTXOELStOft SHOEING FORG& JQj AND . COAOH FACTORY. John Paifet, Junr, PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effeeiently performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office. JENSEN'S PRIZE MBDAL cod nra oil. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS PTJKIS TASTELESS DIGESTIBLE THE WALKER COBE 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 oarbo lated or other beverage*, and allows the • ediment to remain undisturbed in the ootfcle Designed tot one use of feotels, resta v .ants saloon?, clubs and. families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke pUted. Special terms to jobbers. M\aufactured by the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY BOT FLY. THE WELL "TEnOWN PAGB'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. | "T)AGE'S No. 1 Horse Oils. Sure cure , \ for sprains, bruises, or swellings oi any kind in hones. PAGE'S No. 2 Horse OUb. Sure cure for sores en backs or shoulders, and any kind of broken wounds. Numbers of Testimonials can be produced. AGENTS* For Chertsey Mr T. McDowell. Store keeper. For Ashbucton, Mr Anderson, Saddler For Tinwald, Hit Clark, Saddler. For Ger&ldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Price, Saddler. Sole Maker and Proprietor F. W. PAGE, CHJSRTSE CANTERBURY. PUBLIC NOTICES. XT. 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 aot in conjunoticn with mr Henry Zander, who will receive ENTRIES and take all instructions, and also render prompt ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET PROCEEDS. THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OF Mr J. X. FORD will be given to all Stock, etc., committed to their care for disposal, either 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, FOBD & CO., LAND, STOCK, A WOOL BROKERS, * 164 Hereford Street, Christchurch HENRY ZANDER, MEROff ANT ASHBURTON



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