The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 2902.

Ashbubtojn: Saturday, February 18, 1893.

PRICE: ONE PENNY



.Business Notices. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. ■ From and after the 30th November, 1889 the terms of Subscription to th» journal will be as follows, viz :— It PAID IN ADVICE. P« Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9a 6d 1, Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d , Year ... 24a Od, by post 37s Od i* booked. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9<j „ Half-year... 15s Od, by poat, 21s 6d Year . 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid toi at the time of insertion, 2s 6d, ifbooked, 4s each Stomps may be sent as payment GRATErUL-COMPORTIHGr. EPPS'SJCOi , b:r,:ei-a.:k::f i.a.st_ — . "By * thorough knowledge of the natural lawt Which govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper- I ties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a deUcately-flavoured coverage which may save us mapy heavy doctors' mils. Itisbythejadiciouauseofsuchartlclesofdieft ' that a constitution may be gradually built up until ■ 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 ourßelves well fortified with pure blood and a properlj goorished^raßW."—See article in the CivilStrvm Made simply with boiling wafer or milk. foldin i-lb. packets bj Grocers, Übelled tbtt|*« JAMES EPPS '& CO., 0 BOSKEOPATHIO CHEMISTS; LONDON. ENGLAMa



I Business Notices IjTISOH i STOO.K 55 Jeweh Street, London, E.C. Publisners at OHRI6TMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Ohromos etc. The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, A FRINGED CARDS i „ I Large Variety always kept in stock j and Novelties continually added .""idW.ViTALTtT" Dft CHUiIOHILLS Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for i bhe cure of Consumption, i Chroiii Cough and General Debility £t mtaine two of the principal ingre dients necessary for building up the 1 Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be tor ghlyrecommendedforDelica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITEB id real Brain Food, and in cases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion *.> acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr ChmchiU's signature Price, Prepared orly by BWANN nHEMISI WANN) \J HEM IST, PARIS.



ONE box of Clark's 841 Pills v war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and puns in the back. Guaranteed free, from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and Patent medicine vendors Sold proprietors, The Linceln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. TjTOßthe 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 marvei lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 2s 9d, and lls each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. BOWLES' PENNYROYAL AISD JL STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is JJdto 2s 9d. of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN aid MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG C(>., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions



ORIZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris* T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS J_J • .-. -; ■ .;. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr O. Revell. The best soap for Tendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Oriza* Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Saron-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 ana white flolet, Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay-T-A toilet water with the perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted forl adias' 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 o* 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, and bottle ;or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories "Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite * nosegay of violets. | ss-Oiiz% Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the fl< wot ill IP SUFFER FS«ri libss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and fu instructions re lating to a * ittmn ap certain DPlfpnV Combined with simple method itJjlllflUl 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 FOBWAKDED FEEE to anyone sending full particulars of case, symptoms, etc,, and enclosing stamp for reply. I All communications strictly ©onfidentia "Htimanitas, G.P.0., Melbourne



TT EATING'S POWDER, •tr EATING'S POWDER, IS EATING'S POWDER, T£ EATING'S POWDER, TT EATING'S POWDFR, T£ EATING'S POWDER, fBUGS, FLEAS, KILLS! MOTHS, BEETLES, Imosquitoes. TT AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, U ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, J_J ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but is unrivalled in destroying FLEAS, BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS IN FURS, and every other specie* 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. Sol* 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 VEGETABLE SWEBJMEAT, 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 OF IRON pT TTQ APPROVED by the Academy of Medicine of Paris, are especially . ecommended Whs 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 [ourse. None, genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies _, "VnOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, p Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, &c. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin Beed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill" , Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY'fc Compound, a demuicen* expec torant, for coughs, colds and chest complaints. TXAY'S Compound, for Coughs |\ Colds, is equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. T7 AY'S Tic Pills, a specific mM eoralgis t\. Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. r USUM CATHARTIOUM PILLS I J digestive, corrective, and agreeably iperjent. /"10AGULINE,-— Cement for broken \J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England __— —_____ VENABLES, HIOH-OLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. All parts, bech Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. 0. VENABLES & CO. 187. and 189 Essex Road Islington 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 »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, Congestions, Paralysis, and Apoplectic H its- Prepared with choice Mustard Powdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use aooompany each napism., PARIS: P. Meuley, 135 Rue Sfc-Autoine. To ba had from all Chemists and from Messbs Fewon, Gkimwade, & Co., Melbourne. AamuiJAN Dbuo Company, Lto i Sydney,



j Business Notices New Zealand Insurance Company. Efi T AJB LI S h"eD°'~« w 18 59 CAPITAL^OnFMILLION. THE PREMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST 7URRENT KATES MILES & CO., AGENTS'



DEATH TO PARASITES ! ! SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. FLUID |BBPBBSbB| POWDER. DIP- lHlßli*Kil mj»i (NON-poisoNors.) iTMy^MM^fcßl (poisonous.) U*«d aad recoium*ad«d by Flock. U •««* an d r«c«mm«nd«>d toy-. Flock. W. Geiiaud, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. C. Okbell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 -V. O. Rutherford, Amuri... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Otago ... 30,000 ><i. W, Mcßae, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In- A.'Symoks, Marlborough ... 45,000 vestment Company, South- F. H. Richmond, Marlborough 13,000 land ... ... ... 17;©00 A»d by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock in New Zealand, and many millions Owners, throughout the world. ar«wiy introduced, JPrice—(ir. casks) 5i 6d per Price—(in kegs) 5O« per cwt. <3rcdlon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallon*. Dip. 1n ii m>j i I.™ n n n> Another well-known Powder Dip costs ha 1 Gallon Flwd makes 100 Gallons D%p. as much again. Compare the prices Chief Agreats—BLACKBURNE & 30 , Christchurch. distbict AGENTS-Miles and Co., Ashburton and Bakaia.



IMPORTANT. CARPETI DEPARTMENT. V&E HAVE PURCHASED, FOR PROMPT NET CASH A WHOLESALE WAREHOtTSKMAN S Stock of Tapestry Carpets On exceptionally favourable terms, . And will OFFER SAME, together with our own STOCK of TAFESTRY CARPETS, FOR SALE TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS, AT SPECIAL PRICES, as follows;— Tapestry Carpets, usual price Is 9d, special price Is 3d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price Is lid, special price Is 0d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 2s 9d, special price Is lid per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 2s 1 Id, special price 2a 3d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 3s 3d, bpecial price 2s 6d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 3s 9d, special price 2s lid per yard |OK LADIES' EN TOUT CAS SUNSHADES— Usual Prices 9a lid, 13 6d, 16s 6d Special Prices 6s lid, 8s lid, 9s lid NEW SEASON'S DRESS MATERIALS, PRINTS GINGHAMS, MANTLES, MILLINERY, STRAW HATS, FLOWERS, &c, Now Offered at about Half-Price. SEE WINDOWS, SHOW ROOMS AND BARGArj TABLES, W. Strange and Co,



IP YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK YOUR CROCfcR FOR I NELSONm tli©MOATEwi pdtiiMstMsn^#ißlipiiß^ PURE INDIAN CHINIA&CEYCON TiASI



Wool. Wool. Wool. DAVID THOMAS MAKING CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, * FBEE OF COMMISSION. PERIODICAL SALES , HELD THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, THE FIRST BEING EARLY IN DECEMBER. ■ A LL WOOL placed in my hands for Sale will receive every c*re and hi ? T»°u • y aJ ld the Arcade are unsurpassed for tha display of nil lots, j>oth being especial^ built for the purpose. Any wool not sold will be delivered into the trucks, absolutely without charge to the vendor. DAVID THOMAS, Stock and Station Agent, ASMBURTON.



Turnip, Rape, & Cloyer Seeds. MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has j UBt arrived per s.s. "MaUuta' from the Celebrated Seedhause of MESSRS KURST AND SON, LONDON, AND I AM PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST RATES, compatible with good quality] MANURES ."ARTIFICIAL AND CHEMICAL. AS 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 DUST, OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY SUPERPHOSPHATE-£5 15s per ton on trucks at Belfast oJ D. THOMAS, SOLF AGENT FOR, 1 ASHBURTON



PLOUGH SHARES. WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH HOKNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURrOH, Being iv direct communication with the Makers, and having received large shipments from both makers, CORNSACKS (FULL SIZE AND FULL WffiTGHT) -A;x?}W:rsAT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES r*»'J and Harbour's Best Ftve-plj Twine MAY BE OBTAINED AT OUR STORES. WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT. OATS. OATS. BARLEY. AND OTHER PJRODUCE. WE 4RE 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 reouired without Commission. MILES & CO.' \ Ashburtou and Rakala*



f Bnsiryas Notices. r | llfaclieap HMwarri ■ | NEW CUBE FOR ASTHMA. EW CUBE EOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA ' , NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC , BRONCHITrS. - : 'U I Prepared from the Mountain tad fora* - , iWotawM^^l^ I» Asthms the N«w Cure h*s proved it&e! to be Head and Shoulders Above All Ocher Remediesl 'pHB KJfiW CUrFm the only Spectfo C JL yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEWCURE has no rival^ ; It saves emetics, lighting firw, hot baths^ : and all the attendant worry incidental <al the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In ryphoid Fever the NEW CORE disinfects, soothes, and gives refreshing . sleep. 7 : The NEW CUlliTis the only tru. Lung Diiiinfectaut In no instance Lim a d«v»ch occurred From diptheria when the •• New Cure has been freely uned from the first outset of the disease, and so great are its pro« tectire powers, th»t the complaint haf never been known to spretd to othe^ , members of the family. The New Cure. 3s *d ; Grindelb Kumu* ' Ci«ar Asthma Tobaoeo, 2s 6d JOB PRINTINGL j pOSTERS, Dodsrem, Billheads, - -1- 1 rcprammes, Memorandum Forms, wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards. In vitation Cards. Order Blccks, Thresfaina Machine Bonks, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets ~ of all kinds. '■— THS_ \mnm mmm t; * LIMITED, H"'l1 *? « "upply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on the shortest notice, In the best btyl?, and at reasonable rates PUBLIC NOTICB.. 1 HE Office of the Ashburton Publisblng ' Limited, WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. tor dinner hour in complisAoe with the Factories Act. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. FRENCH CREAM GCJM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Ricb ncsa upon all kinds of Syrups, • JErated Waters Been, Ales Cider Champagne dec Ariujlvry Lav ß Loitooh *



I Business Notice 3. I . ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Omens: Tanckbd Strut, AanßWton rjlO Encourage th« saWng of small sums _1_ 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 upwards received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed -on . every oomplete Pound deposited, to be reckoned from the day on' which a oomplete Pound shall have been deposited, up to' the day on when the money shall & withdrawn; * A Depositor may withdraw the wholt or pari of die sum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except when dosing the account. Deposits taken for S months at 5 per cent ,»» »• * .«» t> i for longer periods at 6  For particular* apply EDWD, STEPHENS, Manager.



TTXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGK JJJ AND COACH FACTORY. John Pasrot. Junr, PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effecieiitly j performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall ami next Mail i Office. j



JENSEN'S PRIZE MHTDAL COD LIVER OIL MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS' PUKE \ TASTELESS DIGESTIBLE TT AN lIOUTEN'B \ PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest. It is the Original. All others are Imitationr. PHILADELPHIA, 1876. *HAUTHAWA IT'S 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 COBK EXTBACTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it> pulls the Cork the easiest and k moves it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo nated or other beverage*, and allows the ediment to remain undisturbed in the mottle Designed to< che use of hotels, resta v »ahts saloons, clubs and Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke phted. Special terms to jobbers. Uiiufactured by the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY



W. J. BX7SH AND CO TVISTILLEKS and IMFCBTEB* or ESSENTIAL OILS 6 FRUII ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers* Extra Super Lemon, which is double \ the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churn* Factory Butter 'Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack) ; lgaa Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paper And everything needed in * t jmplefe Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. - PORTER BLANOHARD'S SONS Ookcoed, N.H., U.S A] Established 1818



VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are followed Bare* 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 ether Soap One trial is sufficient to convince yov



T C E MAKING AND REFRIGERATION , On tha Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Ch3bD| Establishments, and all Icemakin? uv! Refrigerating Piixposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, Ac for the Dead Meat Trade, and the S.S Merapi, for making Ice and pr*> serving Passengers' Provisions i>ry Air Refrigerators on Lightfoot System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied to the end of 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company JdUited* Mw^ing Direofcr : MR, T, £, LIGHT? FOOT* Q <i



HERCULES BAKING POWDER TS THE BEST , . - ii Thwe who hk^e not tried it* should ask their Grocer for it. Makegs^M Oakes, Scones, Partrf, 6a. mRAN 8 PARENT BLOCK ICF V J. MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED pORTERBLANCHAB £ CONCORD, K.H. UAA, 5 BiAKUrAOTOBKBS W AVD DIAUBM ?' ' ALL KIVD6 o*/ .>. :'■ *! If Oalrv Goo<t» ! ;