The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xiv. no. 2939.

ABHBUBTO^: Wednesday, April 5, 1893.

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j^iisiness Notices. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1889 the terms of Subscription to toil journal will he as follows, viz:— If PAID IK AUVANCK. Par Quarter ... fls 88, by post, 9s 6d \ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d Year ... 24s Od, by post 37« Od IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10m 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d , Year ... 90s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth Marriage, and Death Notices, if paidtoi at the time of insertion, 3s 6d, if booked, 4s each. Stamp* may be sent as payment I GRATSFTJL-COMFORTnf(J. EPPS'S GOCOA, \ BREAKFAST. •By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws Which gOTera the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper lies of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors* Bills. It is by the judicious use of such artioles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until Hundreds of subtle maladies arejßoating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We nay escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly ■ourislMd Zrame."-Bec article la *h« OivilSnvkm Made simply with boiling wafer or milk. §old la J-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled tbWf* X JAMES EPPS & CO, f BOMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTS* LONDON. ENGLAND.' ONE box of Clark's B 41 Pills is war ranted to care all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in bhe back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors 3old proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. T7K)Rthe Blood is the Life. Clark's world JD famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, aad sores of all kinds, Its effects are marvel ■ lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 2s 9d*and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors: The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Cor Lincoln, England. mOWLES' PENNYROYAL AM) J_ STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is I£dto2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLIs and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Linooln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions TT EATJNG'S POWDER, •wr EATING'S POWDER, T/ EATING'S POWDER, TT EATING'S POWDER, I£ EATING'S POWDFR, T£ EATING'S POWDER, /"BUGS, FLEAS, KILLS MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. IT AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, 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. AFUBkXY VWUTABLS BWEEIMK4T, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only jertain remedy for intestinal or thread WOBXS. It is a perfectly safe and mild pre paration; and is especially adapted for Children. 3old in tins, by all Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London. blancaWs lODINE OF IRON DITTO A PPROVED by the Academy oi Medicine J\ of Paris, are especially . eoonunended fry *he Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the early stages of Consumption.'Constitutionsl Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic [ourse. Nor.c genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies F>R COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, Ac. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill" Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY'fe Compound, ademulcenfexpec tcr&nb, for cougha, colds and chest complaint*. TT AY'S Compound, for Coughs j\. Colds, is equally serviceable Horses aad Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific in£f eoralgis Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. r IHUM CATHARTIOUM PILLS | A digestive; corrective, and agreeably aperient. /^IOAGULINE.— Cement for broken \J arjiictes. Bold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England VENABLES, tfJGH-OLASS PIANQ3. Pdanosfor India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. All parts, be oh Internal and External, specially prepared and secure^ to resist every variation of temperature. 0. VENABLES k CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road l*%ffton London



j Business Notices " " —!T — -— MTBOH4STOOK 55 Jkwbn Strbbt, London, E.C. Publusners of ( OHRI6TMAS, BIRTHDA?, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Ohromos etc. The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, 4 FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added 10W VITALITY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphifce of Lime prescribed by the"faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility Xt mtains two of the principal ingre, dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered: deficient in the above complaints, viz., Fhosphorux and Lime. It cannot be toe ghlyrecommended for Delica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES is real Brain Feed, and in cases ofuscular and Nervous Exhaustion *i acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Churchill's signature Price, Prepared orly bj j SWANN ( .HEMISI WANNj 'jHEMIST, PARIS. 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 rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Oriza-Velonfce, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, 6 calces. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, .rose tea, white heliotrope and white yiolet. Aqua-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 V forl adia?' toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs of 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 che face. 1 Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios)—For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety , softness o* youth. Or zaline-Colorante (the best hair dye)— For instantaneously dyeing the hair to any Bhade and with no danger to health. boxes, each with brushes comb, pro ctus, an? bottle ;or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Orizalncoiore Violette of the very ■•■ most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-Orizs Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the flcwA* PAE OIDIUM. ■ ■ MANUFACTURED BY i Gounelle Jpune, j SALON-FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia: CEO. BURK FRANCART & CO, 3 SOMERSET PJLACI!, 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 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 success. ORPHAN OIL, The great discovery for Phylloxera, Codlin Moth, and disease in Sugar Cane. For Pamphlets and all information apply tq ; • GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., 3 Somerset Placis, MELM 0 URN 3. 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, Rheumatism, Congestion? Paralysis, and Apoplectic Kits! Prepared with choice Mustard powdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each 1 napism. PARIS : P. Mbuley, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and fron AraiBAUAN Dbuo Coaipany. Ltd, Sydney



I Business Notices New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABLIShTd 0~. .„ 1859 CAPITAL^OnFMILLION. THE PBEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. r ~, ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES MILES & CO., LTD. AGENTS DEATH TO PARASITES I ! -. SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. FLUID |ifP£f§Sj| POWDER OM * llMBll«fcll 1>1P: (non-poisonous.) l^^^^^mKKHlMßßUJ&BtKmy (poisonous.) E»m4 mna rmenmmmnA+a tty Flock. tT ****** m«mmn<M Dy- Flock! W. Gerakd, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke'B Bay 58,000 i M. C. Obbkil, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 i W. (). Rutherford, Amuri... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Orago ... 30,000 ! G. W, Mcßab, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In- A. Symons, Marlborough ... 45,000 vestment Company, South- F. H. Richmond, Marlborough 13,000 land 17,000 Aid by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock in New Zealand, and many millions Owners, hroughonr the world. ]V«wty i«tro<lne«il. JPrioe—(in. casks) Set ©cl per Price—(in keg«) 5O« per owt. Grallon. . I Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. 10Manmidmah.100eMm.Dip. j£2Zg*S2£iHfSST* " Chief AsfOBtB—BtACKBUENB * 30 , ChrUtchoroh. district AGENTs-Miles and Co., Ltd. Ashburton and Rakaia. W. STRANGE & CO. 1893. AUTUMN AND WINTER 1893. "DEFO7IE fully entering upon our Autumn and Winter Seasons Trade we 3J would respectfully direct the attention of patrons to the unparalleled ad- I 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 LARGE NEW SHOW WINDOWS For the Display of Mantles and Millinery will also form an interesting feature of the new arrangements, I . _ :( 0 ): •* THE GENTLEMEN'S DEPARTMENTS. Hats, Hosiery, Clothina:, &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 OUNNINGHAME AND $R 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 apprpciated b/ our friends in bygone yeaas have thia season been greatly accentuated, ENORMOUS STOCKS, LATEbT FASHIONS, NEWEST AND FRESHEST GOODS, AT LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICES. The Mantles, Cloaks, Millinery, &c, have b«en personally selected by Miss Cunninghame, and these, together wfth 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 fortunate in seenring 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 Term 3, and are now offering same to the public at Special Prices, as follows : 106 Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL Usual price per yard Is, special price 9£d 2012^ Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL #* Usual price per yard Is ?d, special price Is 4d 1180J Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL Usual price per yard Is 9d, special price Is 6d 446| Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL Usual price per yard Is lid, special price Is 8d 1700 Pairs of ENGLISH and COLONIAL BLANKETS FULL 3125E AND FULL WEIGHT AT PROPORTIONATELY LOW RATES. Samples for Comparison Post or Carriage Free on Application, W. STRAME & CO., i OHRrSTOHUROiJ. |



i I IF, YOITLIKE NICE TEA ASKftYOUR.CROQER FOR i #&*&*{* CCLEBRATED&XME RESJ±!&J&*a%J\ PURE INDIAN CHINA&CEYCON TEASI I PROCURABLE y[j .... -—— ! , £ _'__ ~"~ ■* i".ws! l?|i^"""i^r i!j"i DAY ID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox, and Co.) / A UCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL AND (*RAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. 'Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton alternately ■ Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fat, Hides, etc., en FRIDAYS Sales of Wooi throughout the season Grain Bought and fold on Commission Clearing SaJes as per arrangement AGENT FOB- Matson and Co., Christchurch > Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin - National Mortgage Oompany, Christchurch V, 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., Duaedin ;- Planet Jupiter Garden and Field Tools. D. THOMAB, > \ ■■----' 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 RYEGRASB as it ought to be done at Reasonable Rates. j D, Thomas, ASHBURTON. I am a CtWh Purchaser OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, ETC, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. Darid Thomas, ABHBTOTON. PLOUGH SHAKES. "TO" B ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH HOKNSBY'S AND RANSOMED AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURTON, Beiag in direct communication with the Makers, and having received l»rge>hipid«nti from both makers. CORNS ACKS (FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, AND Harbour* Best Flrc-plj Twine MAY BE OBTAINED AT OUR STORES. WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT OATS. x OATS. 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 Ashburtou and Rfikala,



mi ronog pai mi xv • ffiacbeaiT*tewart>«' HEW OURS FOR ABTKIU. KW CUBE 808 GROUP HEW OURS VOR DIPHIHIRU & Prcpaledltrom th«. Mountain arifbmaj Pl«t« of New Zealand! la Asthma, the New Own he* mwvwl ami T^e^&sjss^ In Croup the jiwOUßfe hat norinl. the arrival of the Midnii<ht lloneter, > l^hoM Fer« th^KTOf OURI : i diatnfoeto, eoothet and girat ntrtibtat, •d^p. . : ,^T . The NEW CURK ia the onlj tmr Long Diaiafeotuk In no inntonoe Km • d**th ocovrnd rrom dipthoria wheu the " New Cure hM been freely used from the Bnt ontfet T of the dUeaae, »nd ao ftr««t are it« mo teetire powers, that the oonphUnt hat nerer b«n known *> tprert *> other membew ©f the famUj. The New Can, % S7 Qtindelb Koovet Oi«r Asthma Tohaeco, fc 6d JOB PRWTIIKL !; Wedding^ Card*. Hemoriam Oa«k» iT i nUtionCarda. Order BlceH Threahk* Machine Books, Receipt and I>s» | 11011 »•»«•• «nd Tteketc of all kinds. ' i f r THU ' ' | IWTIiy PIMIM CO LIMITED, ' ' ';; ,'t Harinjj c supply of Superior JobWttf > 1 Type, Fancy Ckrds, andSpecW LintpT of Paper, can execute erery 4 description of Printing on t the shortest notice, In I the beat atyl*. and ;{ •t reasonabto >! ■ rates , ; Penry Zander, j '- s ;jj I BEG to intimate that I bare jots Landed a Large rad Varied Stock of / GUMS GUMS OUIVB GUlfr» HOLLIS' BEST MAKES. Bingle aod Double Barrel, Breech tod y Muzzle Loading. ] WELL WOBTH INSPJEOTJON. •BMM^M . * |h t 1 f ReTolTer« \ BcTOlTerS'l AMMUNITION AMMUNITION Otttridgea Cartridge Caaas Caps Bhot I 0 and H Ponder Smokelett Powder ;. Flaaks Belts Kecappen Wadi Punohes Loaden eto* etd SCOTT'S j^ FeU-known EANGES at REDUCED ' PRICES; , X - • -• • <4 Honuby's and Ransome's Plough Bharef f\ 1 KEDUCKp PMCBa , t . .- ■ . t Standarda and Fencing' Whm. at ' \\ REDUCED PRICI».~ ij ■I ' ■ ;j Ironmongery, China, and Glassware, in - , all their Branches. ti Groceries and Prorisiona, Wines and : Spirits of vrwy description*, \\\ HENRY ZANDER, | GENERAL MERCHANT i DIBE6T IMPORTER 1 ■■ _ /'>.y\ -AGKNT FOR— .'• '. -'-"fi Bun Fire Inrarance Company , / i? daneon Marine Insurance Company V Australian Muhial VroTide^oriety ' f



I Business Notices. II -. -■ . ASHBOTiTONPII&tMANENT BUILD ! ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETI. Omos: Takcwu) Stuct, Ashicbioi) • HTQ Encourage the earing <rf «m»|i —■ :JL the Society will takir / • ; MONEY OK DEPOSIT-; In suns of One Pound and upwards, In twwt 5 per cent on Kttf following coodi tidns:—i ■' v ', -'■" ; Sams of One Pound and «pwaß> received on Depo.it, and Interest will be allowed 0n..; every oomplete Pound o**"*' *°:#■ wokoned from the day on which a oomplete Pound shall have been deposited, up to the day on when the a*mev shall be withdrawn, i tar sums than One Pound, except when closing the aeoount. Deposits Uken for 3 months at 6 per cent " ,♦• - * .•» ty »» ; for longer periods at 6  Tor partieulara apply EDWD. STEPHENS, Bfanager. EXOELSIOB SHOEING FORGE AND 00A0H FACTORY. Jobn Paarot, Junr, PROPRIETOR, Shooing promptly and effeeiently ;>■ ->. .' performed. Coach Paintinst and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address - BURNETT STREET, , Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office. '..i^JENSEN'S ' PRIZE MEH2.A.U COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS PURE TASTELESS A DIGESTIBLE j THE WALKER COM 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 agiUtlon of carbo lated or other beverages, and allows the •ediment to reman* undisturbed in the oottle Designed tot che use of hotels, rests v s«fits saloons, clubs and 'amilies. Orna mental in appearanae and full nioke phted. Special terms to jobbers. if tHifaotwud by the THE WALKIRTOOI COMPANY BOT FLY. mHE WELL "KNOWN PAGE'S J- 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 cannoe-penetrate the skin THE HORSE'S FRIEND. PAGE'S No, 1 Horse Oils. Sure cure for 'sprains, bruises, or swellings ot any kind in hones. PAGE'S No. 2 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sores en backs or shoulders, and* any kind of broken wounds. Numbers of Testimonials can be produced. Aoxms* For Chertsey Mr T. McDowell. Store keeper./ . ! for Ashburton, MrAuderson, Saddler i For Tinwald, Mr Clark. Saddler. For Oeraldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timwru, Mr Prise, Saddler. Sole Maker and Proprietor F. W. PAGE, CHJSRT3E 04NTERBURT PUBLIC MOTICfi. J. T. 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 act in conjunction with Mr Henry Zander, who will receive ENTRIES and take all i instructions, and also render prompt; ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET i PROCEEDS. > ____ THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OF Mr 3. 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. FOBJ) & CO., LAND, STOCK, A WOOL BROKERS, 164 Horeford Street, Christchtfrch HENRY ZANDER, MSROHAKZ ABHBORTON