The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 3116

Ashburton : Saturday, October 28, 1893,

PRICE: ONE PENNY



lousiness Notices. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE. REDUCED FARES FROM LON DON TO NEW ZEALAND. ARRANGEMENTS can be made with the Agent-General in London to procure passages by the above line at the ollowing greatly reduced rates :— Second Saloon •• £28 Oa Intermediate £18 18s Third Class £13 Os For further particulars apply at offices, MILES & CO., Limited, Ashburton and Rakaia. PJ^YsOOTHINGI Lv^J POWDERS I RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve m healthy state of the conatu t»*'on during the period ofTeci^'ra. The word! "JOHW BTEpKAM Chamlat, Walworth, Surrey," An «OfrCTld on the Government Stamp ofixed to taeh mout- Sold By KEMPTHOKNB PROSSER & CO. —OR COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, ™ Influenza, Consumption, &c, &c <AY'S COMPOUND ESSENCE OP LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Toln, &o jf AY'SI COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for \ Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints <AY'S COMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, is equally serviceable for horses and cattle <AY'S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia, Faceache, &c. Contain Quinine, Iron, &o LINUM CATHARTICUM PTLLS, digestive, correc tive, and agreeably aperient OOAGULINB— Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England /^\NE box of Clark's B 41 Pills la war- V/ ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and alns in the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors 9 aid proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. "TpOßthe Blood is the Life. Clark's world JP famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, ■ad sores of all kinds. Its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold n bottles 2s 9d, and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid- I and Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. TOWLES' PENNYROYAL AND 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 MedicHe Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLIS »nd MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions . . TTEATING'S LOZENGES T^EATING'S LOZENGES TREATING 8 LOZENGES "A Simple Fact about" KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. Ask throughout the world, in any country that can be named, you will find them largely sold. There is absolutely no remedy that is so speedy in giving relief, so certain to cure, ancTyefe^the most delicate can take them X TERRIBLE COUGH xV A TERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBLE COUGH 94, Commercial road, Peckham, duly 12. 11 Dear Sir,—l am a poor hand at express ing my feelings, but I should like to thank you. Your lozenges have done wonders in relieving my terrible cough. Since I had the operation of ' Tracheotomy' (the same as the late Emperor of Germany, and unlike him, tnank God, I am still alive) performed at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, no one could possibly hare had a more violent cough; it was so bad at times that it quite exhausted me. The mucus, which was very copious and hard, has been softened, and I have been able to get rid of it without difficulty. —I am, sir, yours truly, J. HILL.' ■ITTERLY UNRIVALLED lITTERLY UNRIVALLED UTTERLY UNRIVALLED The above speaks for tself. From strict Inquiry it appears that the benefit from niing Heating's Cough Lozenges is under stated. The operation was a specially severe one, and was performed By tha gpeoialist, Dr H. T. Butlin, of St. Bartho lomew's Hospital. Since the operation the only means of relief is the use of these Lozenges. So successful are they that one affords immediate benefit, although frqm the nature of the case the throat irritation is Intense. weight in gold weight in gold Weight in gold Untfer date September 8, 1891, Mr Hill . again writes: " I should long since have been dead, but for your Lozenges— they are worth their weight in gold. I will gladly see and tall anyone what a splendid cough remedy they are." . Keating's Cough Lozenges, the unrivalled remedy for Coughs, Hoarseness, and Throat Troubles are sold in tins by all Chemists. BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON DTT T C A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine jf\. of Paris, are especially i ecommended W the Medical Celebrities of the World foi Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), th« early stages of Consumpiion, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and foi timulating and regulating its periodic ourse. Nor.c genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. old b Druggists and Chemists through the Colonies '~~an"enormocs amount of liabor Saved XN SCRUBBING Passages and Floor BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from th manufacterers. Cunninoton & Co., 19 bnr Bhw* <?"' 9 31



usiness notices ~~mk HERFOMERL 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T B GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS I_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). ' Savon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—No, 2, extra fine, in boxes, 6 cakes. 12 exquisite J perfumes, No. 1. j Oriaa-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white ▼lolet. Aqna-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Orfea-Hay—A toilet water wth the perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline—Toilot vinegar, aromatle and disinfectant, specially adapted for adiss' toilets. Orisa-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs ot Scotdh lavender flowers; a rich tollpt water. de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water Oriza-Water— Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. Gonttes - Oriza - Dentifrice —An extract for preserving he teeth and gums In good health and preventing decay. Orlza-Dontaire, 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. Orfaa-Oil—Variously perfumed ; for ren dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing It from falling off. Orfca-Lacfce (Oriza Milk) —An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. Oreme Oriza (of Ninon de Lenclos)—For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness o* youth. Or ealine-Colorante (the best hair dye)—■ For Instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade and with no danger to health. boxes, each with brushes comb, ctus, an<? bottle ; or In boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Vlolette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. BS-Orizi Suave white iotrope Bon qnefc of the flc wei PAX OIDIUM MANUFACTURED BY Gounelle Jeune, SALON—FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia: CEO. BURK FRANGART & CO. 3 SO3IKHSEX XMLACK, 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 ia most of the Vineyards in Victoria and gives great satisfaction. The Par Oidium has been cried in the great Western X)istrict on Peach Trees with great success. ORPHAN OIL, The great discovery for Phylloxera, Codlin Moth, and disease in Sugar Cane. For Pamphlets and a\ information apply GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., 3 Somebset Place, MELBOURNM TEE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARD LEAF IS of an easy employ, clean, takes little space, is ready for mmediate 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 fits. Prepared with choice Mustard Powdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all the | qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each nanism. PARIS : P. Meuley, 135 Rue St-A.ntoine. To ba had from all Chemists and fron Australian Drug Company. ~m>, Sydney LOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphlte of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility £t nitains two of the principal IngM^ dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered i [eficienl in the above complaints, viz., "Phosphorus and Lime. Ifc cannot be toe ghlyrecommendedforDeljca Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITEB la real Brain Feed, and in cases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion aj acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Churchill's signature Prioe, Prepared oily by SWANN pHEMIST WANNj UHEMIST. PARIS : WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS? \ THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. 1 TTEALTH without Medicine, Hum .TIL bug, or Quackery! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic nervoua, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone and vigor by using Cunnington & Go.[s Direct Acting 3 Medical Coils, as used in the Ohristchurch Hospital and by 111 the leading medical practitioners and medisal electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should 3 write for circular and full particulars to 3 OuNNiNOTOK & Co., Electricians, 190 Gloucester street, Ghristchurch. 9



.Business Kotieesi New Mand taraase Company. ESTABLISHED ... _ 18 5 9 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THBPKEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY j IFIRE AND ~MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— \RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES MILES & CO. LIMITED AGENTS' LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S HIGH CLASS TAILORING. WILLTAM WILLIAMSON, EAST STREET (Next to Mr Hoult's), HAS lately returned from London, where he spent eighteen months^ studying the cutting under the latest and most improved scientiQc principles ; »t the ame time gaining more experience in the leading Ladies' and Gentlemen's Tailoring Establishments of the West End, iipHe is therefore in a position to assure his Customers that "orders intrusted to him will be finished in a style not to be surpassed. «!•«<! and recommended t» Flock. IT ««d and rMtmamdMl by— Flock W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. C. Okbbll, Canterbury ... 5,000 Walapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 «V. O. Rutherford, Amur!.. 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Ocago ... 30,000 a. W, Moßab, Amurl .. 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In- A. Symons, Marlborough .. 45,000 vestment Company. South- F. H. Richmond, Marlborougl 13,000 land ... ... ... 17,000 And by owners of over 5,00 C 000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock In New Zealand, and man millions Owners, hroughout the world. _ . Wewly Introduced. *»rice~(in casks) 5s Gel per ***?««»- <m ,ko« 8 1 ,) / S 1 C)f l,P or l s?wi- CJallon. 1 Ctot makes 1000 Gallons Dip. _ . , - _, Another well-known Powder Dip costs ha 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 GaUOM Dtp. M much again. Compare the prices] Chief AgentS-BLACKBURNE & 00 , Ohriatohuroh. district AQENTs-Miies and Co., Limited. Ashburton and Rakaia. WOOL SEASON 1893-1894. I TJtTE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Up all] WOOL placed in our bands FOR SALE at Ashburton, or for Ship roent to London or Antwerp. ( OUR STORES are very suitable for the proper display of Clips to us for Sale, they being commodious and well lighted. ALL LOTS, however large or small, are valued most carefully prior to c, and no lot is sold under our valuation without the consent of the owner. Vendors can depend upon our obtaining highest prices for their clips. ALL WOOL remaining unsold at Ashburton will be" property packed [ and delivered into trucks free of all charges to the vendor. 'WOOLSACKS, TWINE COLOKEDBEANDING OIL ETC., SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES- Dates of Sales will bo advertised shortly. FBIEDLANDWR BROS. IOTCOILrasXCOT HAVE JUST LANDED, ex Coptic Pakeha, and Duko of Devonshire magnificent assortment of," FENDERS, FIRE IRONS, FIRE BRASSES, AND TILED REGISTER GRATES. 5 Bales of 1* ape I'll anginas of Choice Patterns and Bplendid Quality. The above goods are direct from the Manufacturers fco our order and will *_i sold at lowest possible prices. NEW GARDEN TOOLS NEW LAWN MOWERS] TIMBER ex " Qlencairn " and " Gisborne" ' : . 60,000 ft. of Seasoned Flooring and Lining. i W. H. Collins and Co, • MERO HA N T S AND IMPORTERS I f Royal Insurance Company. ' , AGENIS FOR] Grey Valley Coal Company. Pottery Company



lir YOU LIKE NICE TEA AStoYOUR GROCER TOR T j GOLQtiSUERMSMLS ■»■ . , . i ¥&*/**LK CELEBHAIED&THE BEffiT^WRIIW PURE INDIAN CHINASdCEyCON TEAS i I PROCURABLE | DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox, and Co.) A UOTIONEEB, LAND, INSURANCE, jnd ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fat, Hides, etc., ©d,F3IDAYS Sales of "Wool throughout the season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per^arrangement AGENT FOB- Matson and Oo.^Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch Booth, McDonald, and Co, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co., Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden and Field TooJs. 0: DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton Grass Seed Cleaning*. Having Erected (regardless of cost) one of the Best Grass Seed Ole ng Plants in Canterbury, I am now prepared to CLEAN RYEGRAS3 <*s it ought to be done at Reasonable Rates, DAVID THOMAS, Ashlrarton. WOOL SEASON. 1898-1894. AM PREPARED TO MAKE OASH ADVANCES UPON CxKOWING CLIPS OF WOOL, Placed in>y hands FOR SALE LOCALLY or elsewhere, and CA2* SUPPLY ALL SHEARING REQUISITES, AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. W Thoniaa, Aab burton. I HAVE BEEN APPOINTED LOCAL AGENT FOR THE SALE OP BELFAST CHEMICAL MANURES, And can Supply— SUPERPHOSPHATES, BLOOD MANURE, POTATO.MANURE, BONE MEAL & BONE DUST In large or small quantities. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton. ASHBUETON SKIN SALES. I&HALL, HOLD A FORTNIGHTLY SALE OP SHEEPSKINS, FAT, HIDEkS TALLOW, &0-, throujj' out|the season. NEXT SKIN SALE FEIDAY f NOVEMBER 3, 1895. David Thomas, ASHBURTON Miles and Co., Limited WOOL. WOOIT WOOL XTTE AXE PBEPARED TO MAKE LIBEKAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE of Commission, on the ensuing Clip. SEEDS. "We have for Sale Large Stocks of JfRESH, GENUINE, AND RELIABLE SEEDS, Specially Selected Including Colonial Bed and White Clover and Oowgrass, Timothy, Ryegrass and Cocksfoot. Imported Red Clover, Cowgrass, White Clover, and Alsyke eaa Seed Wheat, Oats, Barley, etc., of best quality. MANURES HIGH-CLASS MANURES suitable for all conditions of soil. Anglo-Codtinenta Superphosphates guaranteed at time of shipment to contain 3713 per cent *of «olub Phosphates, also Bonedust and Guano. station X Farm Mores. We always keep in stock the following leading lines—Flour, Bran, Sharps, Oatmeal. Tea, Sugar, Currants, Raisins. Kerosene (Royal Oil Brand) Candles, Soap, Fine and Coarse Salt, Boiled and Raw Linseed and Castor Oils, Red and Black Tattoo Oil for Branding, Hematite, Sheep Netting, beat drawn annealed Fencing Wire, (all numbers, Iron Standards, Barbed Wire, Drain Pipes, etc. Auction Sales, Stock, etc. ASHBURTON AND TINWALD-WEEKLY. HINDS AND RAKAIA-MONTHLY. SALES OF HIDES, SKINS, TALLOW, AND WOOL, HELD FORTNIGHTLY AT ASHBURTON !ty[iles and Co., Limited. $. W. HANMEB, Auctioneer. A.sfetturt&iD aii<l Haliaia.



Busn2 iss 'Notices*. Tucker tMicl llean IT AYE FOR SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINE FIREWOOD LIME AND CEMENT AJfD BUILDING MATERIALS of every description. PRODUCE, OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &o. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHIH PROPRIETORS, Just Landing—Splendid Shipmen, o NEWCASJDLE C L Tucker & Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERA PRODUCE MERCHANTS. AWING TO THE SUCCESS WHICH HIS ATTENDED MY BUSINESS, I find it necessary to PROCURE ASSISTANCE Which I am now endeavoring to do T TAKE tbe opportunity to thank the Public of Ash burton for their kind patronage, and to say that I hope to continue to merit their support. H. E. Bonnlngton, CHEMIST & DRUGGIST _ EAST STREET, ASHBURTGNi •— ———____ .—,.. , .. ____ # _ Spectacles! Spectacles! "FT AYE Your Sight Tested, and nee only PROPERLY FITTING SPEC TACLES JEWELLER, Is Sole Agent for Ashburton for N- LAZARUS & CO., OCULIST - OPTICIANS, OF SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND CALCUTTA. A very complete set of trial lenses and frames for tasting—ensuring perfeot vision and comfort. N,B t — Do not rule spoiling your eyesight by caring badly fitting Spectacles. A large Stock of Double Eye Protectors; Smoked Glasses of various shades with straight ot curled Bides. Gold Spectacles, Gold Folders and our Gold Astispnatio Folder Clip. 'S! SAJLEK ! OCULIST-OPTICIANS! AGENT, • MRS A. T. ROBOTTOM BEGS to inform the numerous friends and clients of her late husband, A. T. HOBOrTO.II, THAT SHE WILL CARRY ON THE BUSINESS OF PHOTOGRAPHER ON THE SAME PREMISES MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON C&binetf, beautifully enamelled, 15s pei doz ; Plain, 12a per doz ; Carte de Visit* enamelled, 10a per doz ; Plain, 7s 6d. IV/TONEY TO LEND on approved securities, in sums to suit borrowers, at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. H. 0. ORBELL, Solicitor, Ashburton . A caed] MR h\ S. ORBELL, SOLICITOR, ASHBURTON. Office : Montgomery's Buildings, Corner East and Burnett Streets. ________„ 8+127 ■■.'•.-■■ i 4 I. I ■ .



Business Notices. ISHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offices : Tanceed Street, Ashjbcrton. fllO Encourage the saving of small sums JL the Society will take T 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 npwarcs received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every complete Pound deposited, to bo reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall have been deposited, up to the day on when fche money shall be withdrawn, A Depositor may withdraw fche whole or parb of che sum deposited, but not in less snms than One Pound, except when closing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent »» »• 6 »t H » for longer periods at 6  For particulars apply EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. I ms I " As strong as the oak," !'* As pure as the lily. *' As fragrant as the rose. In 1, 2, 5 and 101b Tins. Henry Zander, SOLE AGENT, ASHBURTON. —FOR ftAXK— -I TRACTION ENGINE, 8-horse. -| GRASS SEED CLEANER. -J CORNCROSHER. -I CHAFF CUTTER. H HYDRAULIC RAM, No. 5. 1 SCREEN, for 4ft 6in Combine. -j Ordinary BICYCLE, price £2 103 A quantity ot Belt-pu)leys from 3in 3ft diameter. Agency for McLaren's Traction Engines. Thos. E. Kilwoi th, ENGINEER & BRASS FOUNDER. G. JBSSON, (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, GOLD AND SILVER-SMITH, ELECTRO-PLATER, OPTICIAN, &o. East Street, Ashbukton. nnHE Cheapest and Best Shop in the * County for Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery, Nickel Watches at £1 each, the cheapest and best in the market. REPAIRS of every description neatly and promptly executed. All work guaran teed. GJ. Jce&OI), THE CHEAPEST AND BEST WATCH MAKER IN ASHBURTON. THE ' ASHBUBTON ARCADE X>AINTING & pAPERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. JO|HN w"ILSON (Late James Craigie), Has in Stock a Choice Selection of PAPERHANGINGS in New Designs BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS in Great Variety. A large stock of glass s. nd picture frame mouldings. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given. All work executed promptly; with the very best materials and workmen. JOHN "WILSON, ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. J. WicUolag, PRACTICAL BOOT MAKER. ALL descriptions of BOOTS "and SHOES made to order on the premises. The Best Material and Work manship guaranteed. A large And varied stock always on hand at moderate prices, REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next Mr Salek's, V^atchmakor, East Street. ■» «k WISE IN TlME.—Consider your Health. WTI —in cases of Weakness, Nerroußnese, \Jr L Paluitatlon, Incapacity, Debility. Lobs nr of Vital Power, Impaired Health or | J II Strength, Severe Pains, Sec. (in either ■■■■ sex), no matter how chronic or severe, "ft FARE'S ELECTRIC PILLULES are th« ™ grandest, most speedy.and powerful remedy on earth. One package is sufficient in even the weakest, the oldest, and most shattered, to WORK A. MIBACLK. Being perfectly harmless, they leave no bad after effects. Guaranteed never to fail, full particulars free, u«der cover, from the N. Z. sole agents— DßUQ X SUPPLY CO., Box 60, Dunedin. FA»a'B Elbcteio Pillules are worth their weight in gold and act Wet magic, giving Instant relief, and working » certain and •pMdj,p«au»«M«ttwift*v«ftTt6««. Tmthtm, i