The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xiy. no. 2938,

Ashbuktoj«: Tuesday, April 4, 1893.

pkicb: one penny



tsusiness INotieeS. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1889 the terms of Subscription to thi? journal will be as follows, viz:— If PAID IK ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9a 6d \ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d Year ... 24s Od, by post 37s Od IT BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d , Year ... 30b Od, by post, 43s Od Birth Marriage, and Death Notices, if paidioi at the time of insertion, 2s 6d, if booked, 4s each Stamps may be sent as payment ; GRATEPUL-COMrORTIIf(J, EPPS'S COCOA, *Bjr a thorough knowledge of the natural lawg Much govern the operations of .digestion and nutri voni and by a careful application of the fine proper* Mm of Weil-selected cocoa, Mi. Kppi has provided our Breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' mils. ItisbytbejudiciouaußeOfiUcharticlesofdiet that a constitution maybe gradually built up until Strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us teady to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselvea Well fortified with pure blood and a properli nßurishad fxanw."-Se« article ia ttw CMgmXm Made simply with boiling wafer or milk. §oldiaj-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled than* \ JAMES EPPS & CO., 0 BOMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, LONDON. EKGLAMB, * f\JBE box of Clark's B 41 Pilla i 3 war \.J ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and painmin the back. Guaranteed ffee from mercury. Sold in boxes 4a 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors Sold proprietors, The Linceln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, Englaud For sale by the wholesale Houses. TTlOßthe 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, Bcurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, aadsores of allkinds, 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 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 j|d to 2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINOOLk and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions TT EATING'S POWDER, rr EATING'S POWDER, If EATING'S POWDER, T£ EATING'S POWDER, IT" EATING'S POWDPR, T7-EATING'S POWDER, (BUGS, FLEAS, KILLS- MOTHS, I BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. TT AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, JJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TTARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but ia 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. A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEEIMEAT, both in appearance and taete, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only jertain remedy for intestinal or thread wobms. It iB 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. Nor.c genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies "tpOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, f» Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, &c. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill' \ Tolu, etc, with Chlorodyne. KAY'fe Compound, a demuicen* expec torant, for coughs, colds and chest complaints. TRAY'S Compound, for Coughs _l\. Colds, is equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. TT AY'S T;g Pilte, a specific in» euralgia \\. iFaoe-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. £IHUM OATHARTICUM PILLS A digestive, corrective, and agreeably Aperient. /^IOAGUL.JN,E..-r Cerent for broken \J Sojd Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England #»- ■ -' ■ ~ ■ VENABLES, HIOH-OLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. All parts, bcch Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to vesist every variation of temperature. C. VENABLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road "UUnston London



j Business Notices MISOH 4 STOCK 55 JEWEH dTBKBT, LoiTDOlf, E.G. Publisners of , CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Ohromos etc. The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, * FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and .Novelties continually added iOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL 8 Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility Xt mtaine two of the principal ingre^ dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Vhoaphorus and /Ante. It cannot be too ghlyrecommended for Delica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES La real Brain Fo@d, and in cases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion *i acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Chui chill's signature Price, Prepared orly by SWANN / iHEMISI WANNj V-HBMIST, ' PARIS. OSIZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, "T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS _LJ Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—-From the for mule of Dr 0. ReveU. 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. | Saron-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—No, 2, extra fine, in boxes, S calces. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. OrJza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, ,tose 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 forl adiea' toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— 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-Lacte (Oriza Milk)—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. I Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) —For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety I softness of youth. Or zaline-Colorante (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, anc* bottle ;or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Inccuore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. Bs-Orizi Suave white iotrope Boa quet of the fiV ww PAR OIDIUM MANUFACTURED BY Gounelle Jeune, SALON—FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia: GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., 3 lOMIRIEI PIACB, MELBOURNE. A MOST powerful v! 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 to GEO. BURK FRANGABT & 00-, 3 Somerset P^ace, MELB OURJSTJj t 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 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, Congestions Paralysis, and Apoplectic .if its, Prepared with choice Mustard Powdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. PARIS ; P. MbuW, 135 Rue Sfc-Antoine. To b« had from all Chemists and fron i ACSTBALUN DBUG COMPANY, LTD, Sydney



I Business Notices New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTA BL I S H*il) 0' 1. w 18 5 9 CAPIT4L^d°NE"MILLION. THE PREMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES MILES & CO., LTD. "i&ENTS' DEATHJCO PARASITES ! 1 SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. FLUID IffXTfvS] POWDER (non-poisonotts.) fBMMMIMBMI^feI^BIPI ' (poisonous.) r*«d and recommended! by Flock. IT ad and recommended »y— Flock. W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. C. Obbell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Glijborne ... 20,000 W. (). Rutherford, Amuri... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Oeago ... 30,000 G. W. Mcßae, 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 Amd by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock in Hew Zealand, and many millions Owners. - hroughont the world. Wewly Introduced. JPripe—(in casks) 5» 6d per Frioe—(in kegs) sOb per <rwt. < Grallon. 1 Cwt makes 1060 Gallons Dip. *n v rm • - 1 I** st n «• Another well -known Powder Dip cost* ha 1 Gallon Muta makes 100 Gallons Dtp, M muc h a^jn. Compare the prices Chief Agrewts—BLACKBURNE & SO, Chriatchurch. district AGENTS-Miles and Co., Ltd. Ashburton and Rakaia. W. STRANGE & C"O. 1893. AUTUMN AND WINTER 1893. — —;o: "DEFOIIE fully entering upon our Autumn and Winter Seasons Trade we ■*-* would respectfully direct the attention of patrons to the unparalleled ad 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 i | By Messrs Wilkinson and Lake respectively have been added to our Mantle and Millinery Show Boom, and a new main doorway will be opened in course oi a ( few days leading to all Ladies' Department. THE LAUGE NEW SHOW WINDOWS For th« Display of Mantles and Millinery will also fora an interesting feature of the new arrangements. —:(o): THE GENTLEMEN'S DEPARTMENTS. Hats, Hosiery, Clothing, &c, are now being re-floored, re-fitted, and re-deco rated, and hew Show Rooms and Fitting-on Rooms provided for the Bespoke Tailoring Departments. OUR MISS OUNNINGHAME AND MR 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 appreciated by our friends in bygone yeaas have this 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 w;th our Splendid and Unrivalled Ranges of New Season's Novelty Dresses, are deserving of Special Mention, and would well repay & 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 fire thousand and sixteen (5016) yards in White Orkney and Shetland on Exceptionally Favourable Terms, 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 7d, special price Is 4d \ 1180| 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 SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT AT PROPORTIONATELY 1 LOW RATES. Samples for Comparison Post or Carriage Free on Application, W. STRANGE & CO., t- GHRra TOHURoa » ■ - .



' I IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASKfrYOUR GROCER FOR N ELSON^S^ €fr©MOATE &c * BOLDfcSUERMBMLS ■■■ m • *&*/**&> CELEBRATEDfcTHE BESZW.itWHV?, PURE INDIAN CHINA & CEYLON TEAS I PROCURABLE __ DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox, and Co.) -A trCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, akd ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ■■•... ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Soles 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 Sales as jper arrangement AGENT FOB- Matson and Co., Christchurch i Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin -• National Mortgage Company, Chrisf-church 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., Duaedin Planet Jupiter Garden and Field Tools. B. THOM 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, Th o m as, ASHBURTON. 1 am a Cash Purchaser OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, ETC IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. David Thomas, ASHBUBTON. ~ PLOUGH SHARES. "tTT E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH HORNSBY'S AKD RANSOMES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OP IN ASHBURrON, Being ia direct communication with the Makers, and having received large'shipuentß from both makers. OORNSACKS (FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, AND Harbour's Best Ftye-ply Twine MAY BE OBTAINED AT OUR STORES. WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT OATS. OATS. BARLEY. ■■ r AND OTHER PRODUCE. WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS of all Sorts of PRODUCE afe Market Prices, and are prepared to Store Grain on Farmers' account, and to make Advances if required without Commission. MILES & CO. LTD Agbbiirtou ana Rakala,



j Busings i^oticee. '-|| THli KONGO Pal TKNEt Kfci KOUTOU KATOA Jsj ' (If acbean He^wart^ - NSW CUR« FOR ASTHMA, '^f BW CUBE BOR CROUP ||t NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA ?| NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC >1 BRONCHITTfI. ■ | Prepared trom the liountain aad&mfc'H Planuof Newßeaiand^ ' ■ '"^ In >jthma the New Core hat proved fees! if to be Head and Shoulders Above .t| AH Other Remedies* ■';.;!; rpHB NKW Cuis"is (she only Spsehie ! JL Tefcd^^veredforDiphtheriaT^ J In Croup the NEW CURE has no rlnl. I It saves emetics, lighting fires, hot baths, :i and all the attendant worry incidental of 1 the arrival of the Midnight Monster. ?>} In fyphoid Fwt the NEW CUIUs M disinieots, soothes, and gives refreahlne 'I ***>' . .£) The NEW CURE is the only tnw Lung Disinfectant ' V : M In no instance has a death occurred J from diptheria when the *' New Cure ' has been freely used from the first ovtaet ' : of the disease, and so great are ita pro- \"' teetive powers, that the oomplaint hee ; never been known to apretd to eshet members of the family. The New Cure,.% M; Grfndelu Robust ' Oi«ar Asthma Tobaooo, fc«d , JOB PRMTING. POSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads, Programmes, Memorandum Vtmm, Wedding Cards, MemorUm Cards, la k vitation Cards. Order Blccks, Threahuu ■■ • Machine Bonks, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Ticket* ■■.'■■ of all kinds. THTC ASUBURTOI PDIUIIHIffi C 6 LIMITED, - ~. t Having t supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every , ''■•■ description of Printing on the shortest notice, In the best aryle. and at reasonsbk - :- -t - rates, . ' *"-? I Henry Zander. I BEG to intimate that I have just : Landed a Large and Varied Stock of_ GUMS GUMS OVJVS GUHTK HOLLIS' BEST MAKES. Single and Double Barrel, Breech and Muzzle Loading. WELL WORTH INSPECTION. Reyolverg ReTolTem AMMUNITION • AMMUNITION Cartridges Cartridge Cases Caps Shot • C and H Powder Smokeless Powder Flasks Belts Keoappers Wads Punohes ■ Leaden etc. etc SCOTT'S Well-known RANGES at REDUCED PRICKS. Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough Bharei REDUCED PBICES. 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 jjn> DIRECT IMPORTER. -aGKNT FOR- Sun Fire Insuranco Company : Oanton Marine Insurance Company . Australian Motual Provide** PocWy New Zealand and Australian B,«, Co, J, T. F«« W4 Co,



Business Notices. I ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ! ING AND INVESTMENT SOOIETTf. i —— I Omcss: Tancrcd Strebt, Ashbcnoh^ rT*O Encourage the saving of small sum* , X the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT , In sums of One Pound and upwards, In | tercst 5 per cent on the following condi tions :— i Sums of One Pound and vpwarcs received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed .on every , oomplete Pound deposited, to be- reckoned from the day : on which a complete Pound shall have i been deposited, up to the day o» wk«n the money shall be withdrawn, . j A Ufweitor nay withdraw the whole or part of che sum deposited, but not m; less sums than One Pound, except when dosing th* aooount. Depomti taken for 3 month* at 5 per oent "*" »■> »» * »» of •/ for longer periods at o M ' For particulars apply EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE AND OOAOH FACTORY. John Pagret, Junr., proprietor. Shoeing promptly and efficiently performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office. JENSEN'S ' .PRIZE MEDAL COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS PUKE TASTELESS D7GESTIBLV THE WALKER CORK EXTRACTOR. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and r( moves it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo lated or other beverage*, and allows the ediment to reman* undisturbed in the oottle Designed lor the use of hotels, rest* v ..ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the THE WALKER TOOL OCTOFANY 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. 1 "DAGE'S No, 1 Horse Oils. Sure cure ,1 for sprains, bruises, or swellings oi any kind in horses. 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 j produced. ; AGENTS* For Chertsey Mr T. McDowell, Store* I keeper. For Ashburton, Mr Anderson, Saddler For Tinwald, At Clark, Saddler. I For Geraldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. ! For Timaru, Mr Price, Saddler. Sole Maker and Proprietor F. W. PAGE, CHJCRTSE 0 A.NT ERBURT PUBLIC SOTICE. i. T. Ford & Co. Have the pleasure to announce to theii OLD FRIENDS AND CLIENTS) as well as to the FARMERS and GRAZIERS of the Ajshburton 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 WJTH NET PROCEEDS. THB PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OP Mr J. 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 proteoted. CLEARING SALES will also have their careful attention either in Town ox Country. J. T. FORD & CO., LAPD, STOCK, & WOOL BROKERS, 154 Horeford Street, Christchurch HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT ASHBURTQN