The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 3070

Ashbubtcxn : Tuesday, September 5, 1893.

PRICE: .OSJ3 PENNY



■Business Notices. WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. 'TTEALTH without Medicine, Ham t"l biig, or Quackery ! Th» weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone aii vigor by using Cunninqtok & Co.j3 Direct Acting Medical Goils, as used in. the Ohriatchurch Hospital and by tll the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Gunnington & Co., Electricians, 190 Gloucester street, Christchurch. 9 5 fesiSOOTHINGJ [g/J POWDERS! RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. ! Preserve a healthy state of the consti* j t***'on during the period of Teething. I The words "JOHK STE&DHAH, Jfe I Chamist, Walworth, Surrey," Art eacrrved on the Qimirnmeni Stamp effistd to tachrutim- Sold By KEMPTHOItNE PROSSF.R & CO. PR COTOH3, 00LD3, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, Influenza, Consumption, <fee, &a KAY'S COMPOUND ESSENCE OF LINSEED, Aniseed, Senepr*. Squill, Tolu, &o KAY'S COMPOUND, a demulcant expectorant, for Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaint} KAY'S COMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, is equally serviceable for horses and cattle KAY'3 TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia, Faceache, &c. Contain Quinine, Iron, &c LINTJM CATHARTIC UM prLLS, dige3tfve, corros tive, and agreeably aperient COAGULINE-Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Manufactory, Stookport, England ONE box of Clark's B 41 Pills la war ranted to euro all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and alms in the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patsnt medicine vendors 3old proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. TjpOßthe Blood is the Life. Clark's world Jj famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, add sores of all kinds, its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold n bottles 2s 9d, and 11s each by chemists and patant medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid and Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. OWLES" PENNYROYAL AND STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxe3 Is 3|dto 2s 9d. of all Chemists and Patant Mediciie Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG , CO., linooln, England. Wholesale of all i the Wholesale Houses, Bawars of imita tions TT EATING'S LOZENGES T^EATING'S LOZENGES TTEATING S 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 bo speedy in giving relief, bo certain to cure, and yet the most delicate can take them. A TERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBLE COUGH 94, Commercial road, Peckham, July 12. 11 Dear Sir, —I 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 1 had the operation of ' Tracheotomy ' (the same aa the late Emperor of Germany, and unlike him, taank God, I am still alive) performed j 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 abl« to get rid of it without difficulty. —I am, sir, yours truly, J. HILL.' - lITTERLY UNRIVALLED ■ ITTERLY UNRIVALLED lITTERLY UNRIVALLED (The above speaks for tself. From strict Inquiry it appears that the benefit from using Keating's Cough Lozenges is under stated. The operation was a specially severs one, and was performed by the specialist, Dr H. T. Butlin, of St. Bartho lomew's Hospital. Since the operation the only means of relief it the ise of these Lozenges. So successful are they that one affords immediate benefit, although from the nature of the case the throat irritation is Intense. -ITTTEIGHT IN GOLD WEIGHT IN GOLD tl/EIGH'J IN GOLD Under date September 8, 1891, Mr Hill again writes: "I should long since have been dead, but for your Lozengea—tJuy art north their weight in gold. I will gladly see and tell anyone what a splendid cough remedy they are." Keating'B Cough Lozenges, the unrivalled rraiedy for Coughs, Hoarseness, and Throat Troubles are sold in tins by all Chemists. BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON DTT T C APPROVED by the Academy of Medicine of Paris, are especially ; ecommended by ♦■he Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for timulating and regulating its periodic ourse. Nor.c genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris, oldb Druggists and Chemists through the Colonies AMOUNT OF~~~ fiiilior Saved IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY TJSINO The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the * manufacterers. CraNiNaioaf & Co., 190 Olo«<;e8tM Street, Christchureh, 931



Business :Nqtiees ORIZ4 PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCT! , Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— Prom the for , mule of Dr O. Revell. The best sou] I for rendering the skin white and soft Sweetly and refreshingly scent** (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 perfumes, No. 1. Oriaa-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet. 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 for adiaa'toilets. Orlza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs oi 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. Orlza-Dentaire, In paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel Eas Oriza -et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkerch c without staining. Orlza-Oil—Variously perfumed ; for ren dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off. Orlza-Lacte (Oriza Milk) —An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spota and preventing wrinkles on the face. Oreme Oriza (of Ninon de Lenclos) —For producing a beautiful white com plexion with tho clearness and velvaty softness of youth. Or 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, ctus, an«? bottle ; or in boxes, the bofctle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Violotfcs of the very moat exquisite perfume, quits a nosegay of violets. 83-Oi'izi Suave white iotoopo Bou qaet of the fk wot PAR OIDITJM MANOTAOTUPJED BY Gounelle Jeune, SALON—FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia: ceo. burk francart & co. 3 SO^KKSISX PLACE, MELBOURN E. A MOST powerful Insecticide, and guaranteed fco destroy Oidium, Mil dew, Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para sitical Insects of Plants, Vegetable Gardens, etc. Is now in uae 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 ai information apply to GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., .3 Somerset Place, MELB 0 ÜBNB, TEE 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 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, Congestions Paralysis, and Apoplectic Mts. Prepared with choice Mustard Powdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. [ PARIS: P. Meuiby, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and fron, Acsteauan Drug Company *JtD, Sydney LOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility £t >nta!ns two of the principal Ingra, dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and lAtne. Io cannot be toe ghly recommended for Delica ChUdre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES is real Brain Fe©d, and In cases Sfuscular and Nervous Exhaustion a acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottie bears Dr Churchill's signature Price, Prepared oily by BWANN HHEMIST WANN> UHEMIST, PARIS THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, From and after the 30th November, 1889 he terms of Subscription to thia journal will be as follows, viz:— I* PAID IN ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6d , Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18a 6d Year ... 24a Od, by post 37a Od 11? BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d • Year ... 30s Qd, by post, 43s Od Birth Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid toi at tho time oi insertion, 2s 6d, f booked, 4a each. Stamps m*i be wnfc ua P»y»ee,P



_ Business Notices! New Zealand Insurance Company. * BSTABLIS h"Fd°' 1. „ 18 5 9 ? CAPITAL^ONE"MILLION. 1 THEPBEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, i NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY j FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &o. t ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES MILES & CO., LIMITED. AGENTS' DEATH aTOJPARASITES I I [SHEEJ-^TIOE. MAGNIFIED I™ I HID ._,_,^ _ *»•■«■» — Used anA r«commen«l«il b Mock. Vt«a an ?| raronmendvii *» y _ Flock. W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLkan, Hawke's Bay 58 000 M. C. Orbell, Canterbury ... 6,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne . . 20*000 , vV. O. RtrTHERFoRD, Amurl.. 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Ocago ... 30*000 <1. W, Moßab, Amuri .. 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In- ' A. Symons, Marlborough .. 45,000 vestment Company, South- F. H. Richmond, Mariborougl 13,000 land ... ... ... 17 000 And by ownera of over 5,000 000 sheep And by many other'well-known Fiock in New Zealand, and man millions Owners. : hronghout the world. BTewiy Kn^rotinccd. § frloe— (in casks) 58 6d per Price- (in kega) SOs per owt. Oalloit. 1 Gwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip, 1 GalknFluidmakes 100 Gadons Dip. Chief iLgrentS— BLACKBURNE ft 00 , Chrutchurch. district .AGEm-Miles and €0., Limited. Ashburton and Rak iia. UNPRECEDENTED PATRONAGE.;] W. STRANGE & CO, "DEG to acknowledge the Unprecedented Patronage extended to their GREAT SEMI-ANNUAL and AFTER-SEASON STOCK-TAKING SALE, And much regret the inconvenience that must have been experienced by many during the past few days, owing to the unavoidable crash, which taxed the utmost capacity of their establishment to ccpe with. Buyers of DRIPERY GOODS have never to our knowledge had placed at their disposal such really HIGH-CLASS GOODS so far underproduces' Cost, nor can it be expected that we can be fortunate enough to lay our hands on ofeher stocks equally worth securing, therefore ladies would do well to see at once these'more than wonderful offerings. TENS OP THOUSANDS OF POUNDS' WORTH OF RICH Drapery Goods AT PRICES HITHERTO UNKNOWN. BARGAINS IN— \ Mantles, Fur-lined Cloaks, Jackets, Ulsters, Waterproofs and Costumes. BARGAINS IN— i Btillinery, Felt Hats, Misses Hats, Bonnets, Straw Hats and Hat Shapes, BARGAINS IN— Underclothing, Corsets, Skirts, Aprons, Baby Linen, Tea and Dressing Gowns. BARGAINS IN— Blankefp, Linens, Flannels. Cottons, Dress Stuffs, Mantle Cloths and General Drapery. BARGAINS IN— Silks, Satins, Velvets, Ribbons, Laces, Flowers, Feathers, Fanay Birds and Wings. BARGAINS IN— Carpets, Floorcloths, Linoleums, Mattings, Ready made Clothing, Men's Mercery, Hsts, etc. SEE WINDOWS,'SHOW-KOOMS AND BARGAIN TABLES W. STEANGB & CO., CHRISTCHURCH.



I IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK fYOUR GROCER FOR - :a» -' ■ j^^^mt^ - ■_ _^__jj_ ', ■ ■ # GOLB&SIIVERMEDALS ■■■ WJ^^LI HHI .._,': #&#f*><Lr CEIEBRATEDMBEiBESBIIKMfrap^ PURE INDIAN CHIMA^CEYCON TiAS I PROCURABLE - - -.: "~ thomas; (Late Matson, Cox, and Co.) A UCTIONEEB, LAND, INSURANCE, jnd ESTATE AGENT,|VALUATOR" WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tmwald and Ashbarton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fat, Hides, etc., on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangement AGENT FOE- Matson and Co., Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch Booth, McDonald, and Co., Ghristchurch 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 Tools. C.^Z-ii D. T^H OMA 8, ASHBURTOK" • to* Grass Seed Gleaning*. Having Erected (regardless of cost) one of the Best Grass Seed Cleaning Plants in Canterbury, I am now prepared to CLEAN RYEGRASS as it ought to te clone at Reasonable Rates.; D, Thorn as, ASHBURTON. 1 fun a Casfe Purchase]* OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGBAS& 3ETC [INILARGB OR SMALL QUANTITIES David Thomas, ASnBUETONJ ASHBUBTON SKIN SALES. I»HALI,3Ja:OLD:A FORTNIGHTLY SALE OF SHEEPSKINS,^ FAT, HIDES TALLOW, &C-, througl out the season. NFXTfI SKIN SALE ]?EIDAY f SEPTEMBEE 1, 1893. 1> Thomafl f Ashburton. Miles and€oof. f Limited Plough Shares, rTTE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH HORNSBY'S AND RANSOM'S, at pricea hitherto unheard of in Ashburton, being in direct communication with the makers, and having received large shipments from both manufacturers SEEDS. We have for Sale Large Stocks of FRESH, GENUINE, AND RELIABLE SEEDS, Specially Selected Including Colonial Red and White Clover and Oowgrass, Timothy, RyegraßS and Cocksfoot. Imported Red Clover, Cowgrass, White Clover, and Alsyke, Clean Seed Wheat, Oats, Barley, etc., of best quality. MANURES HIGH-CLASS MANURES suitable for all conditions of soil. Anglo-Continental Superphosphates guaranteed at time of shipment to cont 37' 13 per cent of soluble Phosphates, Bonedust, Guano. station & Farm stores. We always keep in stock the following leading lines—Flour, Bran, Sharps, Oatmeal, Tea, Sugar, Currants, Raisina. 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, best drawn annealed Fencing Wire,^all numbers, Iron Standards, Barbed Wire, Drain Pipes, eto. Auction Sales, Stock, etc. ASHBURTON AND TIN WALD—WEEKLY. HINDS AND RAKAIA—MONTHLY. SALES OF HIDES, SKINS, TALLOW, AND WOOL, HELD FORTNIGHTLY ' AT ASHBURTON WANTED-Several Well Bred HALF-DRAUGHT HARNESS HORSES. .iMiles and Co., Limited. 1 IS. W. HANMEB, Auctioneer.



j Business ISotiees. j ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD-! ; ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETI. Offices : Tancred Street, Ashbueton. rpo Encourage the saving of small suns _L 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 spwarls received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on. every complete Pound deposited, to be reckoned from the day on which s complete Pound Bhall have been deposited, up to the day on when the money shall be withdrawn, A Depositor may withdraw the whole or part of che sum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except when closing the aoconnfc. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent A KIT It »i ° »» O» „ for longer periods at 6  For particulars apply EDWD, STEPHENS, Manager. I ms I Vthis/ *\Xa strong c 8 the oak," * • As pure as the lily." •• As fragrant as the rose." In 1, 2, 5 and 101b Tins. Henry Zander, SOLE AGENT, ASHBURTON. — JUST OPE3SED.- H. Lumsdex, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND OCULIST'S OPTICIAN. BEGS to inform the inhabitants o Ashbutton and surrounding district that he has commenced business as above in TANORED STREET, four doors frcm Collier's Corner. SPECIAL.—R.L-, being a thoroughly experienced (thirty years) workman, Customers can confidently rely upon him executing all work efficiently, quickly, and at VERY LOW CHARGES NOTE OAREFULLY.-No need o send your Watches, etc. to Christchurch for Repairs. Any and all kinds of Watch Work personally attended to by R.L The name of Lumsden is a guarantee ot reliable Workmanship. S ITISFACTICN A CERTAINTY. Sole importer of the famed -PAUSODONOPTIC SPECTACLES- Best Glasses in the world. To be had only from H IjITJrfSIYFM, R. L. has just returned from London, where he has made a special study of Optics under one of the best oculists and has with him a superior stock of Spectacles to suit all defects of vision. Sights accurately tested by latest optical instrument^ [A OARDj, JIRS A. C."ciL.ARII>GK, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, COX STREET, aSHBURTON. IERMS ON'APPLICATION. THE AEW ZEL. AND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE. REDUCED FARES FROM LON. DON TO NEW ZEALAND. A RRANGEMENTS can be made _£jL with the Agent-General in London to procure passages by the above lino at the following greatly reduced rates : — Second Saloon f'2B Ob I Intermediate .. £18 18s Third Class ... £13 On For further particulars apply at offices MILES & CO., Limited, Ajahburton And Rakaia. MRS A. I ROB9TTOM BEGS to inform the numerous friends and clients of her late husband, A. T. MO BOTTOM, THAT SHE WILL CARRY ON THE BUSINESS OF PHOTOGRAPHER ON THE SAME PREMISES, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON * nd she trusts that she will receive as liberal support as was « accorded tQ



JOB POTfl. "DOSTERS, Podgew, Billhead*, -L Programmes, Memorandum Forms Wedding Cards, Menjoriam Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Blocks, Threshing Machine Bonks, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Ticket* of all kinds. THE iuiuhii fhishiig c« LIMITED, Having t supply of Superior Jobbing Typo, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute very description of Printing on the shortest notice, in the best style, and at reasonable rate**. Tucker and Bean TJATE FOR SAL ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE k BLACK PINE FIREWOOO LIME AND CEMENT AND BUILDING MATERIALS of every description. PRODUCE. CATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &o. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE k PROPRIETORS, Just Landing—Splendid Shipment of NEWCASTLE COIL Tucker ft B^an, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. THE RONGO PAI TENEI KM _~ KOUTOU KATOA : Maclbesm Stewart'* NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. EW CUBE EOR CROyP EV CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA JCEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS. Propi red from the Mountain and forest Plants of New Zealand * In Asthma the New Cure has proved lttt to be Head and Shoulders Above Al! Other Remedies rpHK NEW CURE is the only Sperlfi .JL yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEW CURK has no rival It saves emetics, lifting fires, hot baths, and all the attendant worry incidental o the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In fyphcid Fever the NEW CCJRI disinfects, soothes, and gives refreshing deep. The NEW CURE is the only tra* Lung Disinfectant In no Instanc has a death occurred From diptheria when the " New Cure has been freel/ ased from the first out** of the disease, and so great are its pro* '; fcective powers, that the complaint has J. never been known to spread to other < members of the family. The New Cure, 3a 3d; Grindelia Robns* Citrar Asthma Toh&cco, 2s 6d j^WING TO THE SUCCESS WHICH HAH ATTENDED MT BUSINESS, I find It necessary to "\ PROCURE ASSISTANCE J Which I am now endeavoring to dot ' T TAEE the opportunity to thank the Public of Ashburton for their kind patronage, and to say that I hope to continue to merit their support. 11. E. Bounlngtoii, CHEMIST & DRUGGIST EAST STREET, ASHBURTCN. ; To The Ladies of Ash burton ahitDis ; TRICT, A WORD WITH YGV, H.URR. I F Thinking of getting married try '.., MADDFN'S ; for your Bride Cake—almond iced, i required. If you like a quiet afternoon cup ot tea" 1 send along to MADDENS for your Cakes and Pastry. School Committees, when giving their children a treat, try a fifty shiilingd case of i M A D D E N' S Assorted Goods. Ball Committees, save yourselros a deal . of anxiety by entrusting your orders tn MADDEN : for Suppers, &c. The best South Can- - terbury spreads to be referred to. In J fact anything in the line can be supplied i you (why send the money out of the dis- !■ trict) at the <■ '■ OLD ESTABLISHED SHOP, ! , East Street. ; 1 AGISNTS WANTID. J \IfANTBD AgenU for a GOOD VV SELLING LINE, Either sex : and earn good income. Apply early w;! only a limited number is required. N -r4 NOVKLTY IMPORTING 00,, '"d »?xl7« UFO,»**»•,, MjV