The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 2928-

Ashbtjrtojn : Tuesday, March 21 1893.

PBICE: ONE PENNY



.tmsiness Notices. I'BE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. I ?rom and after the 30th November, 1889 'lifj fcertna of Subscription tc this* journal w ill be as follows, viz :— I If PAID IK ADVANCE. i'bt Quarter ... 6a 6d, by post, 9s 6d \ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, ISs 6d , Year ... 24s Od, by post 37s Od IF BOOKBD. Per Quarter ... 7» 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15a Od, by post, 21s 6d , Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth Marriage, and Death Notices, if paidioi at the time of insertion, 2s 6d, it booked, 4s each Stamps may be sent as payment OBATXTUIr-COMFORTZNGK EPPS'S COCOA. \ BBBAKFAST. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural lawi Much 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 with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save ns many heavy doctors-' bills. It is by tfaejndiciousmeof such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until ■trong enough to reaist every tendency to dueue. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around ns ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. W« may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ouneltef well fortified with pure blood and a properli nourished framo."—Sea article la ftbe Civil frrvm Midf simply with boiling water or milk. ooldini-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled tawh JAMES EPPS & CO.. # BOM<EOPATHIC CHEMIST*, LONDON. ENGLAKP. ONE box of Clark's B +1 Pilla ia war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed free, from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors Sold proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England for sale by the wholesaJe Houses. rpOR the Blood is the Life. Clark's world X" 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 marvoi 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 Co, Lincoln, England. mOWLES 1 PENNYROYAL A3SD JL STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is 3£d to 2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLIS and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions * T£ EATING'S POWDER, If EATING'S POWDER, IV \r EATING'S POWDER, JV T£ EATING'S POWDER, I£ EATING'S POWDFR, * \T EATING'S POWDER, XV fBUGS, FLEAS, SILLS- MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. TT AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, IT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, O ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but is unrivalled in destroying FLEAS, BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHJ3JN FURS, and every other specieß 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. Soli in Tins only. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEEIMEAT, 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 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 stimulating and regulating its periodic [ourse. None genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies "tnOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, fi Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, &c. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill' Tolu, etc. f with Chlorodyne. KAY'fc Compound, a demulcenfexpec- tor&nt, for cough 3, colds and chest complaints. "TTAY'S Compound, for Coughs _tV. Colds, is equfclly serviceable Horses and Cattle. TT AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inN euralgia \\. Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. r ESUM CATHARTICUM PILLS I A digestive, corrective, and agreeably Aperient. Z^IOAGULINE.— Cement for broken \J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England VBNABLES, HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. AH parts, booh Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. 0. VENAJBLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington. London,



j Business Notices TITTSOH & STOOK 55 Jkwkn Street, London, E.O. Publishers ot CHRISTMAS, BIUTHDAtf, WEDDING, TEXT, <fee, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromos etc. The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, 4 FRINGED GARDS Large Variety always kept in stock I and Novelti6» continually added ;~PWV!T L!rY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility Lt mtaine two of the principal ingre dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient, in the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be tor ghlyrecommended for Delica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES id real Brain Food, and in cases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion *.> acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr ChuiehJU's signature Price, Prepared orly bj Q WANN f\ HE MI hi OWANNj UHEMIST. PARIS. ORIZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS _|__j . Savon-Orjza (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-Velonbe, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Saron-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—No, 2, extra fine, in boxes, S cakes, 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. OrizvSavon-Incorore, superior quality, xoso tea, white heliotrope and white yiolet. Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water 4 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 adie?' toilets. Orlza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs ot Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toiM 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 Orlza -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. 1 Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios)—For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of 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, ant* bottle ;or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Violetfce of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-O/iz% Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the fie wot PAE OIDIUM MANUFACTURED BY Gounelle Jeune, SALON—FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia: GEO. BURK FRAKGART & GO., 3 SOAERSiiX PIACK, 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 cried in the great Western District on Peach Trees with great success. j ORPHAN OIL, The great discovery for Phylloxera, Codlin Moth, and disease in Sugar Cane. For Pamphlets and all information^apply to GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., 3 Somerset Flack, MELB O URNE. THE 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 Leases, 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 *its. 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, 185 Rue St-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and fron ACSTRAWAN DE(JG COMPANY, Li©. Sydney



i Business Notices I New Zealand Insnracce Coopany. I BSTA BL I S hT£° " 18 S D CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. 1 ■ ■ . THE PREMIER AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, . : NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND~M~ARINE RISKS. ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, \ THRESHING MACHINES, <fco., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST 017RRENTKATKS MILEB & Ca., ETO. AGENTS' DEATH TO PARASITES ! ! SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. FLUID IPSPSnVII POWD[ R (non-poisonous.) l^^^^^B^BSEEmaE^K^m (poisonous.) CTa««l and r«comnittnf|«,4i by Flock. V»efl and r«comm«adf«l »r- Flock. |W. Gerakd, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. T>. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. C. Obbeli,, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 { -V. O. Rutherford, Amuri... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Ocago ... 30,000 Q.W, Moßae, 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 And 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. ur«wiy introfiuc««i. r»jrice~(ir. casks) Ss «d per Price—(in kegs) sOs per owt Grallon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip, inn Tsn 'j i im n n t*> Another well -known Powder Dip costs ha 1 Gallon fluid makes 100 Gallons Dip, aB muc h again. Compare the prices Cliief Agfents—BLACKBURNE & 30 , Chriatchurch. district AGENTs-Miles and Co., Ltd. Ashburton and Bakaia. W. STRANGE & (H").'S Great Extension Sale IS NOW ON", AKD WILL CONTINUE UNTIL Tuesday, February 28, On which day we Complete our HALF-YEARLY STOCK-TAKING. —IMPORTANT !— SEEGES. SEEGh;S. SB RGBS. EX AOfUNGI. I _______ i WE have Just Opened a Largo Shipment of New Season's Dress Serges in shades of Navy, Blaok, Cardinal and Brown, which we have purchased for Prompt Net Cash on exceptionally favorable terms. As we complete our Half-Yearly Stock- Taking on the 28th insK, and being anxious to quit these goods prior to that date, we have decided to offer them at Sale Prices, thus affording our lady patrons an early opportunity to obtain the Now Fashionable Serges in all the Latest Effects for Autumn and Winter wear, at from 20 to 25 per cent, under prices usually charged j for similar goods. FIRST GENEBAL AND GBAND DISPLAY. Early in March we hope to make our FIRST GENERAL and GRAND DISPLAY of NEW SEASON'S NOVELTIES comprising Novelty Dresses, Mantles, Millinery, Corsets, Underclothing, Ribbons, Laces, &c. Extensive shipments are already arriving and will be Opened in course cf a few days. Meanwhile we are most anxious to clear out our SURPLUS SUM MER STOCK, no matter what the sacrifice may be. The BARGAINS for this and next week are QUITE EXCEPHONAL. Ladiea should not fail to see the Mantles and Costumes, the Jackets and Blouses, the Corsets, Skirts, Underclothing, and Baby Linen, the Ribbons, Laces, ard Straw Hats, &c, which are now to be had at ridiculously LOW PRICES. REMNANTS AND OTHER ODDS AND ENDS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS AT NOMINAL PRICES, BARGAINS IN READY-MADE CLOTHING, MEN'S MERCERY, &c. ! SPECIAL SALE ADVANTAGES TO BUYERS OF CARPETS AND PARTIES BURNISHING. W. STRANGE & CO., OHRfSTOHUROH.



IF, YOU LIKE NICE TEA*ASKt>YOUR GROCER FOR NELSONS *&*/*•/* CELEBRATEDfcTHE BESES*;««3«&*, PURE INDIAN CHINA&CEYCON TEAS PROCURABLE --- J '_, DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox, and Co.) A-UCTIONEER, 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, Pat, Hides, etc., on FRIDAYS Sales of Wooi 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, Christehurch Booth, McDonald, and Co., Christchurch White's Sheep Dip Brantford Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blight Specific Wright, Stephenson and Co., Dimedin Planet Jupiter Garden and Field Tools. D. TH 0 IvT AS, 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 RYEGRASS as it ought to be done at Reasonable Rates. D, Thomas, ASHBURTON. 1 am a Cash Purchaser OP WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, ETC, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. David Thomas, ASHBUBTON. PLOUGH SHAKES. mWTF E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH HOKNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURrON, Being in direct communication with the Makers, and having received large]Bhiphients from both makers. COENSACKS (FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, AND Harbour's Best Fire-ply Twine MAY BE OBTAINED AT OUR STORES. WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT OATS. 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 Rakaia,



' Bt:sir'-.,3 ot<ce?. I THE RONOO PAI TENEI Kfci KOUTOU KATOA TTacltrin Stewarts MEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. EW CUBE EOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA NEW CUKE FOR CHRONIC ■ BRONCHITIS. Prepared from the Mountain and fbiesi Plants of New Zealand] In Asthma the New Cure has provediitsel 10 bo Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies' n-UK JSEW OuSTwfcheonly Specific X yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEW CURE has no rival. It savm emetics, lighting fins, hot baths, and all the attendant worry incidental of the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In Xiphoid Fever the NEW CORE disinfects, soothes, and gives refreshim, sleep. The NEW CURIf in the only tru« Lung Diainlectaat In no instance has a de«*th occurred frum diptheria wbsn the •• New Cure has been freely used from the first outsat of the disease, and ho great aro its pro tective power*, that the complaint has never been known to spread (-1 other members of the family. The New Cure, 3s M; Grindeli* Robust Cigar Asthma Toliacco, 2s 6d JOB PRINTING. 13 OSTE RS, Dodders, Billheads, X Prcgrammes, Memorandum Forma. Wedding Cards, Memoriara Cards, In Vitation Cards, Order Blccks, Threshing Machine Bonks, Receipt' and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Ticket* of all kinds. thui mmm pubiihhing to LIMITED, Having c supply o f Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing, on . the shortest notice, In the best fetyle, and at reasonable rates Henry Zander. I BEG to intimate that I have just Landed a Largo and Varied Stock of evmrs go» uvaum gums HOLLIS' BEST MAKES. Single and Double Barrel, Breech and Muzzle Loading. WELL WOBTH INSPECTION. RcTolyers ; Revolrers AMMUNITION AMMUNITION Cartridges Cartridge Cases Caps Shot C and H Powder Smokeless Powder Flasks Belts _^ Kecappers Wads -^ Punches L<>» era etc. etc, SCOTT'S V:ell-known RANGES at REDUCED PRICES. 1 Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares BEDUCED PBIOEa Standards and Fencing Wire at REDUCED PRICES. Ironmongery, China, and Glassware in all their Branches. Groceries and Provisions, Wines and Spirits of every description. ! HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND ... DIREct IMPORTER. I -AGEipr FOR— Bun Fire Insurance Company : Canton Marine Insuraae* Comptny Australian Mo.'ual Provident Podfety New Zealand and Australian 8.8, ©0* J.T.FordiiridCo,



Business Notices. 1 ASHBURTON PERj»IANENI BUILD I ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETI. _ I Offices. : Tang-red Street, Amatvcov ri"*O Encourage the saving of small stuns JL 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 aud upwan> received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every complete Pound deposited, to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall havi? 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 sume than One Pound, except when closing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent it n 6  5»  for longer periods at 6  For particulars apply "" " EBWD. STEPHENS, Manager. ITXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGK XL* and COACH FACTORY. John Pasret, Junr, PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effeciently performed. Couch Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office. JENSEN'S ' .PRIZE. MEiDAL €01) LIVER OIL. MaOE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS POKE TASTELESS DIGESTIBLE THE WALKER COBK BXTKACTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as It pHlls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agiution tt carbo lated or other beverage^ and allows the >ediment to reman* undisturbed in the oottle Designed toi che use of hotels, resta v k.ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke Elated. Special terms to jobbers, [tnufactured by the THE WALE YB TOOL COMPANY BOT FLY. THE WELL KNOWN PAGE'S 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 cannot penetrate the skin THE HORSE'S FRIEND. TDAGE'S No, 1 Horae Oils. Sure cure JL for sprains, bruises, or swellings oi any kind in homes. PAGE'S No. 2 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sores en backs or shoulders, and any kind of broken wound*. Numbers of Testimonials can be produced. AGENTS For Chertsey Mr T. McDowell, Store keeper. For Ashburton, Mr Anderson, Saddle r ForTinwald, Mr Clark, Saddler. . For Geraldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Price, Saddler. Sole Maker and Proprietor F. W. PAGE, OHERTSEr CANTERBURY. PUBLIC NOTICK. J.T. Ford& Co. Have the pleasure to announce to theii CLD FRIENDS AND CLIENTS, j 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 instructions, and also render prompt ' ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET PROCEEDS. THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OF Mr J. T. 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. FORD & CO., LAND, STOCK, & WOOL BROKERS, 154 Hereford Street, Christchurch HENRY ZANDER,. MERCHANT ASBBURTQK '