The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xiv. no. 2934.

Ashbttbtoi* : Tuesday, March 23? 1893.

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irJusinoss Notices. =___ , - y L'H 1 ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Prom and after the 30th November, 1889 tha cor at of Subscription to thia journal will ',w .« follows, viz .— *■ U PAID IK ADVANCE. Par Ooarter ... 8« 6d, by port, 9a Od \ $Ejsr... 12. od,'by post, 18. «d Year ... 24a Od, by pott 37a Od IV BOOKED. PerOaarter ... 7» 6d, by poet, 10a 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by p«*, 21a 6d \ *ear ... 30a Od, by post, 43a Od Birth Marriage, and Death Noticea, if pftidtoi at the time of insertion, 2a 6d, if bpoke 1,, 4« each Sfcunp* may be sent as payment ORATanyL-ooMroßTiwq', EPPS'S C6GOA. \ BH/ELAJeCIF IAST. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural la** ■Jhlch govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper ties of well-selected cocoa. Mr. Epps has provided oar breakfast tables witft a delicately-flavoured "beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' -■ bills. XWi by the judicious tuo of such article sof diet that a constitution maybe gradually built up until Strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating aronnd «s 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 proporlj nourished fiame/'-See article in the Civil Servi— fiOMtttf. Made simply with boiling water or milk. foldia 1-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled UiWt* JAMES EPPS & CO, 9 HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS* LONDON, ENGLAND. ONE box of Clark's B 41 Pills v vr*v ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acqaired or constitutional), gravel and pains in fcho back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in boxes 4a 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vondors Sold proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For dale by the wholesale Houses. TjTOßthe Blood is the Life. Clark's world JJ . famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all imparities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, , scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, j aad sores of allkinds, its effects are marvoi i lous. Thousands ofJ testimonials. Sold ! in bottles 2s 94, and ills each by chemists i and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid> jand Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. fi^OWLES' PENNYROYAL AfcD 1 STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is Jsd to 2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen don. Prepared only by the LINCOT.A •nd MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all ! the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita- j tions T£ EATING'S POWDER, •j/- EATING'S. POWDER, T7- EATING'S POWDER, T£ EATING'S POWDER, 1£ EATING'S POWDFR, ■■£ EATING'S POWDER, " fBUGS, JPLEAS. «ILLSi MOTHS,'' BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. TT AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, XJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, M ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TTARMLESS TO ANIMALS, ; but is unrivalled in destroying FLEAS, BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS IN PURS, 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 pitAelt vegetable swebjmbat, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for xntxstixaz, 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 n T TTC APPROVED by the Academy of Medicine of Paris, are especially .ecommended I»yfh« Medical Celebrities of the World for gcrofola (Tnmora, King's Evil, etc.); the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic lourse. Nor.c genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through ont the Colonies , „ tpORCOUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Jj Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, Ac. KAY'S Compound Essence o^Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill* Tola, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY'& Compound, ademulcen*expec tor&nt, for cougha, colds and chest complaints. TT'AY'S Compound, for Coughs xSI. Colds, is equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific inN enralgis Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. f IKUM CATHARTIOUM PILLS J _j digestive, corrective, and agreeably Aperient. /^IOAGULINE.— Cement for broken \J artiolefl. ' Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England VENABLES, HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Olimatet in Solid "Walnut Oases. All parts, bcch Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. 0. VENABLES k CO. JB7 and 189 Essex Road > , Iplfo&t<ra London,



Business Notices UIBOH & STOCK 65 JBWWT StBFBT, LOJfDON, E.C. Publisoers ot CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDA*, WEDDING, TEXT, 4c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Ohromos etc. The original Publishers p! The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, b FRINGED CARDS 'Large Variety aWays kept in stock and Noveltiea continually addef> ~~. a# v|t*uty DR CHURCHILL!* - . Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for ' the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility it mtaine two of the principal ingre. diente necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Vhosptiortts and Lime. It cannot be tor ghlyrecommended for Delica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES la real Braip l?owd, and in •ttuscular and. i^ervou_S oExhaustion *i acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Ohm chill's signature Price, Prepared or !y bj SWANN f , HEMIBI WANKj UHEMIST, PARIS. ORIZA PERFOMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS Ij ■ , 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 calces. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, .rose tea, white heliotrope and white riolet. A.qua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water wth the perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline —Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted forl adies' toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavgnder— 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-Lacto (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 saline-Oolorante (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-OrizaJncoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quit? a ' nosegay of violets. 88-Oriz* Suave white iotrope Bou qnetoftheflfww ■ '• PAX oiJßitfM-' MANUrAOTURED BY Gounelle Jeune, SALON-FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia: CEO. BURK FRANCART &CO, ■ 3 IOMCBSXII PJLACIi, MELBOURNE. A MOST powerful Insecticide, and guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mil dew, Vine Parasites,. Chlorosis, and Para sitical Insects of Plants] Vegetable Gardens, etc. la now in use in most of the Vineyards in Victoria and gives great satisfaction., The J Par Oidium has been tried in the great Western District on Peach Trees with great success. • ;i':' '■'■'.".■■■■■■ • ' ■ ORPHAN OIL, The great discovery for 1 Phylloxera, Codlin Moth, and disease in Sugar Cane. For Pamphlets and all information apply to GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., 3 Somerset Place, M-EL-& QURNM, I TEE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARP 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, Congestion? Paralysis, and Apoplectic Uits. Prepared with choice Mustard Powdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. PARIS : P. Meuley, 135 Rue St-A.ntoine. To b=» had from all Chemists and fron '• AITSTKALIAN DBUO CoMFANY, IiJCV. Sydney



Business Notices '. . ■ ■■' New Maud Insurance Company. BBTABLISH"iI> 0~. . w 18*9 CAPITAL^OnFMILLION. . THBPBEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY > FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— : RISKS ON GROWING CROP^ THUESHJNGMACHINES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TOMtfcNT HATEB MILES & GO., LTD. ' AGEflffJ DEATH TU PARASITES ! ! SHEEP TICK M A GTS IF [ED. FLUID |fBSBBBBSS} POWDER (non-poisonous.) irS^ff^^^^^^^^^M^^^^^ (poisoirotrs.) Uaed aad r«comm«mi»il by Flock. IT»«m1 and r*>commea«l#>fl toy— Flock. W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLeak, Hawke's Buy 58,000 M. C. Obbkll, Canterbury ... 5,000 Wainpoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 JV. O. Rutherford, Amuri... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Ocago ... 30,000 G. W, Moßae, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish.and New Zealand In- A. Symons, Marlborough ... ,45,000 vestment Company, Sou th- F. H. Richmond, Marlborough 13,000 " land 17,000 A«d by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep And by many other well-known Floek 1 in Hew Zealand, and many millions Owners, hroughont the world. _ . If.* w,'^ in«roflnce*. f»jrioe-(in casks) 5s Get per I»rice-(in kegs) sOs per cwi. Grallon. 1 Gwt makes 1000 Gallons Dtp.* *~ « Tit •- t »>,^ « « tn. Another well-known Powder Dip costal h» 1 Gallon Fluta makes 100 Gallons Dtp. ag much again. Compare the prices Chief Agfewts—BLACKBURNE & CO , Christchureh. district AGENTs-Miles and Co., Ltd. V Ashbnrton and Bakaia, Temporary Premises OLD TO W JST HALL (Next MR RANDALL). j. ANDREW OUR TTAVING REMOVED to the above adclrpss willl hold a GREAT CLEARING S4LE OF Drapery, Clothing and Boots, FOR ONE MONTH IJUBINGr THE REBUILDING OF HIS OLD PREMISES. The Greatest Bargains Ever Offered in the History of Ashburton, —-COME EAELY-— AKDREWORRi N O T I O E- W. H. : COLLIER BEGS TO INTIMATE ..THAT HE HAS MOVED BACK TO THE NEW BUILDING AT rtThe Corner," Which Customers will find to be the beat lighted and most .convenient Shop in Ashburton. A very Large and Complete Stock has arrived from Home, and the large shop is stocked to overflowing. All Goods will be sold at prices that cannot be touched, A MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF DRAPERY The finest and most fashionable display of DRESS GOODS in Ashburton] THE LARGE SHOW ROOM Is a sight to be seen, and is filled with the FEWEST FASHIONS IN MANTLES, JACKETS, MILLINERY, FEATHERS, CORSETS, &c., &c. LADIES who only wigh to inspect, as well as those who wish to purchase will be cordially welcomed. W. H. COLLIER, "The Corner." i



NELSON kJ "■■',' ' ■ ' !':. :'■!,! ■■'■- ': ■.' ";.■ \,l^:;*. li('■■,.„.. j■■ *■"-■ *'fi-i*"-*-Vi['''iii 'I' ■' '' '■' '' ll' ' ''' '■'' ''■'* -' ' ■''' ■■'i"ii: "■'■'■! l'"■' j- ■"■!:'1':1 : ' ' :"'" ■ "'"■f'i'l'l^ '!:-'■■ -■'■ ■ ■ ■■'/ '?■ '■ ' : '■■^ '' ' CELEBRATEDfcTHE BEST '' PURE INDIAN CHINA & CEYLON TEAS PROCURABLE L J •t X DAVIB THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox, and Co.) i\ UCmONISI R, LAND, INSURANCE, and 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., on FRIDAYS Sales of Wooi throughout the season Grain Bought and Sold on Commigsion Clearing Sales as per arrangement. AGENT FOB- Matson and Co., Christchurch x Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin ' National Mortgage Oompany, Christchurch ' Booth, McDonald, and Co., Christehurch White's Sheep Dip Brantford Heaper 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. THOMA S, ASHBURTON. Grass Seed Cleaning*. Having Erected (regardless of cost) one of the Best Grass Seed Cleaning Plants in Canterbury, I am now prepared to CLEAN RYEGRAS9 as it ought to be done at Reasonable Rates. D, Thorn as, ASHBURTON. 1 am a Cash Purchaser ■.-. '■ • > • op' • ' ■ ■'." ■ WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, ETC, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. David Thomas, ( ASHBTOTON. PLOUGH SHARES. | W E ARB PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH HORNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' ! AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OP IN ASHBURrON, Being iv direct communication with the Makers, and having received largejshipiaents from both makers. OOENSAOKB (FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, ;»/.t ■'■ ; : " and Barbour'§ Best Dye-ply Twine MAY BE OBTAINED AT OUR STORES. WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT OATS. OATS. BARLEY. ANP OTHER PRODUCE. WE iRE 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 Asbburton and Btakala*



Busir.,.; oi:cv^>|^ .'■ THS BONGO Pa I TRNKI Kk»S .-. COOTQU KATOA • %'M If acbean »v» wwrty ] ' NEW' OTRE >OR A^MAS:|| 1 • few cubb ior cbwp .Cfß NEWOUREFORDIPHTHKBU I ". 'x new cmg yoirtyttoyic j •' BKONCHTTW. ■ ■ - ■--.«»■ Prepared from tke ttoMnvJfl »»d fow*| . Plants eTNew Bealsndi 79 In Asthma the New Owe hit Mores' testl to-be JBead jug MMiWng X yet dJeoorered for. Diphtheria, -pli In Croup the SBWCUREIwf potto!.! It sares emetics, lightiD* fires, hot Maml »nd all the Attendant w*ffy iiUiieSH the •rrival of the Midniidit Monater. « In lYphoid Ferer the NEW OORffl ditinfecta, sootboM .»nd girea' refreilftiSl »leßp. ■' The NEW CUTSK in .the onlj |^i|l In no instance has h d^rb quii)fwi| from dipiherin when the _rtX»>iiM(Jui»:|| hat< been trtm)y uned from the first onlil H of the dLsexfte, »n<l so great an ita ftn 8 tecttve powers, thH the oonplaint hi 1 never bepn known to tprexi t^ etMK members of the family. ■ ¥1 The New Cure, 3s Ad ; Grindelift HuMMi Ci«ar Asthma Totiaoco^ 8a 64 . . JOB PRINTINC. I T3OSTERS, Dvditcn, . Billhead*, JL Prcj?ramm*«, Memor«ndn»'FonZp Wedding Cards, Metnoriam Oanlc, Mil vitation Cards, Order Blceks, Threahfaii Machine Bonks, Receipt and pettrerr! Books, Banquet Menus, and Tiekaie; of all kinds. . . 1J LIMITED, * fl " ? 1| Having t supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, andSpeeiel Lines < , of Paper, can execute every \X description ot Printing on fcbe shortest notice, 1« ' 'W the best>tyW,an4 ' - at reatyiabte ' ' rates "**-■.* '*■ . ; M * . ■ 'fj Henry Zander| I BEG to intimate that I haro jiat Landed a Lar^o »nd Varied Stock of I -■;.. ouivs euiv HOLLIS' BEST MAKEB. Single and Double Barrel, Breech and Muzzle Loading. ' WELL WOBTH INSPIOTION. ( ReTolTera ■ '•••*| AMMUNITION ' ; f'J| AMMUNITION • . ■ ..., , ««»1 Oartridffes Cartridge Ctasee ■ Caps Shot 0 and H Powder Smokeless Powder Flssks Bella, Keoappers .* WS|de t Punches . Loe4e« ■etc. : ■et^!;%/;,f| SCOTT-'S iX Ll \ ll I Well-known RANGES at RKDUOfiD PRICES.; "• ■ ;i |,l Hornsby's and Rapsome's Plragh BMM BEDUCED rBICSBS, v*i} • f Standards and Fencing Wire at ' REDUCED PRICES. ; Ironmongery, China, and Glianrare in all their Branches. Groceries and Provisions, Wines and,, Spirits of every description. • L - , '->-<4%i HEMRf ZANDt&I GENERAL MERCHANT DIKE€JT IMPORTER. ; ... ;■=. - '..  ;"•' p^ : • *"*- ■ . f " V' - - .- , n fs|? /:'."■■; —AQKNT ?KHU»r ■'- W Bon Fire Insurance Oompant* Oanton Marine Insnranee Connany Australian Mnhial Vrondtrt* New Zealand and Australian B.H, 00. J, T. ford and Co.



Business Notices j ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Omens : Tjlvobbd Street, Asebcotok j rr*Q Encourage th« saving of small sains X 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 vpwarfs received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed ' ■ fin • * every complete round deposited, to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall hav^ been deposited, up to the day on when tne money shall be withdrawn, A Depositor may withdraw the whole or part of che sum deposited, but.not ir*. Less Burnt than One Pound, except when, dosing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 6 per cent for longer periods at 6  For particular* apply EDWD STEPHENS, Manager. J/XCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE '$':< ' and COACH FACTORY. Jo3m Pa«r<»t. Jnar., PROPKIfcTOR. ■. _ I Shoeing promply ;iml effueienr.ly i performed. Ccmch Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address -- STREET, Opposite Orange Hall ami next Mail Office. - JENSEN'S GOD LIVER OIL. HADE ONLY PROM THE FRESHEST IJVKRS PUkJE TASTELESS DTUESTIBLK THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it ! pulls the Cork the easiest i and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the'agitation ct carbo lated or other beverages, and allows the ediment to remain undisturbed in the! x>ttlo Designed tot che use of hotels, rest* v ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna nental in appearanae and full nicke jilted. Special terms to jobbers, jftaufactured by the THE WALKTOtTOOI OOMPANY BOT FLY. rHHE WELL "KNOWN PAGE'S J- HORSE OIL has been tested by experts, and found to be the best remedy :or the Bofc Fly. One application a week raises a scurf, and the fly cannot penetrate ;he skin THE HORSE'S FRIEND. PAGE'S No. 1 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sprains, bruises, or swellings ol my kind in horses. PAGE'S No. 2 Horse Oils. Sure cfere lor sores en backs or shoulders, and any cind of broken wounds. Numbers of Testimonials can be produced. AOZKTI'j For Chertsey Mr T. McDowell, Store' keeper. for Ashburton, Mr Anderson, Saddler For Tinwald, Mr Clark. Saddler. , For Geraldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Price, Saddler. Sole Maker and Proprietor P. W. PAGE, CHERTSE C \NTERBURY. pvßiiic notice:. J. T. Ford & Go. Have the pleasure to announce to theii CLD 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 hate arranged to act in conjunction with Mr Henry Zander, who will receive ENTRIES and take all instructions, and also render prompt ACCOUNT SALES WJTH NET PROCEEDS. THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OP Mr 3. T. FORD will be given to all Stock, etcT, committed to their care for disposal, either by Publio 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 oi Country. J. T. FORD & CO., LAND, STOCK, A WOOL BROKERS, 164 Hereford Street, Christchureh HJSNRY ZANDER, MERCHANT ASHBURTON