The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 2944.

Ashbubtoa : Tuesday, April 11, 1893.

PUJCE: ONE PENNY



rtusiness Notices. THE ASHEJURTON GUABDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1889 the terms of Subscription to this journal I will be as follows, viz :— I# PAID IN ADVANCE. P« Quarter :.- 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6d \ Half-year... 12a 6d, by post, 18a 6d , Year ... 24a Od, by post 37a Od IF BOOKED. , Per Quarter ... 7a 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 21a 6d , Year ... 30s W, by poat, 43a Od Birth Marriage, and Death Notices, if paidtoi at the time of insertion, 2s 6d, if booked, 4a each .Stamps may be sent as payment , QRATEFUIr-COMPORTIKa. EPPS'SCOCOi "By a thorough knowledge of the natural'lawa Which govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper ties of well-selected cocoa, Mi. Epps has provided • our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which mar save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the j uOioioua use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strongenough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds ofsubtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. Wo may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properlr nourished frame."—Sea article in the Givil&rvm %aettto, Mads simply with boiling water or milk. §oldia l-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled ttuUHm v JAMES EPPS & CO., 0 BOMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, IiONDOfI. ENGLAND. *' i hNE box of Clark's 841 Pills ia war *• ' ranted to cure all discharges from the- urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in tho back. Guaranteed free from mercury, Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors 3old proprietors, The Linceln and Midland bounties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. rpOßthe 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, aad sores of all kinds, its effects are marvel • lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 2s 9d, and 11s each by chemists and patanfc medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. mOWLES' PENNYROYAL AISD X STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is l£d to 2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLIs I and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions j T£ EATING'S POWDER, \r EATING'S POWDER, IV T7- EATING'S POWDER, J\. \r EATING'S POWDER, TS EATING'S POWDFR, \r EATING'S POWDER, J\. /HUGS, FLEAS, KILLS- MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. TT AHMLESS TO ANIMALS, ri TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, JJ 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 speciea 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 SWEE&MEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a moat agreeable method of administering the only jertain 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 nT T TO A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine J\ of Paris, are especially recommended to *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. Nore 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 Tola, etc,, with Chlorodyne, XA V'& Compound, a demulcen* expecJ tor&nb, for cougha, colds and cheat complaints. KAY'S Compound, for Coughs Colds, is pqiaUx.a^y^'Wb^.*^^ Horses and Cattle. TT AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inN aaralgia t^_ Face'iushe, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. r IHUM CATHARTICUM PILLS J_J digestive, corrective, and agreeably Aperient. /"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, boch Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation q| temperature. U YENABLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road I*Jin«rtoii London



j Business Notices IjrTSOH 4 STOCK ill 55 Jewen Street, London, E.G. j Publisners oi CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, 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 ~~IOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphifce of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General' Debility J Xt >ntain« two of the principal ingre dients necessary for building up the j Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., j Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be tor sjhlyrecommended for Delica Childre j Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSrHITEB ia real Brain Fo@d> and in oases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion >> acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn j bottle bears Dr Churchill's signature Price, Prepared orly bj (J WANN . / iHEMISI UWANN) OH EM IST* PARIS. OKIZA PERFOIERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS J__l 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 J fumed for the toilet and baths. Saron-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—No, 2, extra fine, in boxes, S cakes. 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 forl adiaa' toilets. Oriza-Scotoh-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. 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 shade and with no danger to health. boxes, each with brushes comb, pro ctus, antl bottle ;or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Yiolette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-Onzi Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the flc w«t PAB OIDIUM MANUFACTUKED BY Gounelle Jeune, SALON—FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia: GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., 3 SOMXRiXT PIACE, MELBOURNE. A MOST powerful Insecticide, and guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mil dew, Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para sitical Insects of Piants, Vegetable Gardens, etc. ■ . ■ Is now in use in most of the Vineyards in Victoria and gives great satisfaction. The I 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 GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., 3 Somekset Place, -^ MELBOURNE. THE 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 m dispositions. The Sinapism, is employed with success in cases of Neuralgia, Diseases of the throat, Palpitations of the Heart, Convulsions, Lumbago, Bheumatism, Congestionsl Paralysis, and Apoplectic J5 its. Prepared with choice Mustard f owdei the Universal Sinapism, possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity, directions for use accompany ei^ch n.apism. • PARIS : P. Meuley, 135 Rue Sfc-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and fron Ai'STßaman Dmja Company, Ltp, Sydney



/. Business Noticesj Ne¥ Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABLISh"eD°" 1 _ 1859 CAPITAL^OnFMILLION. THE PREMIEB AND^wiALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY /?7/<?J2 MARINE RISKS. ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, <fco., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST 7T TRRENT HATES MILES & CO., LTD. AGENTS DEATH TO PARASITES I 1 SHEEP TICK MAGNIF lED. Fl 1110 i^^—^^——-»^i pny*/nrr Owd anfl rrcommfiidod by Flock. t?«#ti and recommended l»y— Flock. W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. C. Okbell, Canterbury ... 5,600 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 •V. O. Rutherford, Amuri... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Ocago ... 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 And by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock in New Zealand, and many millions Owners. hroughont the world. W«w!y introsSocert. l?rice-(ir. casks) Ss €$d per I?riee-(m kegs) SO» per ovrt. Grallou. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. ,;■ ,« m• - t -.^r, sv ii «. Another well-known Powder Dip costß ha 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dtp. as mU ch again. Compare the prices Chief Agfents—BLACKBURNE & CO ,' Christohurch. district AGENTS-Miles and Co., Ltd. Ashburton and Bakaia. W. STRANGE. & 00. 1893. AUTUMN AND WINTEB 1893. BEFORE 'fully entering upon our Autumn *nd 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 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 LAIUJE NEW SHOW WINDOWS For the Display of Mantles and Millinery will also form an interesting feature of the new arrangements THE GENTLEMEN'S DEPARTMENTS. Hats, Hosiery, Clothing, &c, are now being re-floored, .re-fitted, and re-deco rated, and new Show Rooms and Fitting-en Rooms provided for the Bespoke Tailoring Departments. OUR MISS OUNNINGHAMK 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 b/ our friends in bygone yeaas have thia season , been greatly accentuated, ! ENORMOUS STOCKS, • i LATEbT FASHIONS, NEWEST AND FRESHEST GOODS, A.T LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICES. The Mantles, Cloaks, Millinery, &c, have b«en personally selected by Miss Cunninghame, and these, together with 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 B'avourable Terms, and are now offering same to the public at Special Prices t as follows : 106 Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL . x Usual price per yard Is, special price 9|d 2012J Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL Usual price per yard Is 7d, special price Is 4d ÜBOJ Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL Usual price per yard Is 9d, special price Is 61 I 446| Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL Usual price per yard Is lid, special price Is Sd 1700 Pairs of ENGLISH and COLONIAL BLANKETS ! FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT AT PROPORTIONATELY LOW RATES. Samples for Comparison Post or Carriage Free on Application. W. STRANGE & CO., 1 OHRrSTOHURCE ■ *



lIF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASKfYOUR GROCER FOR I NELSONS (i:i©MOATE &D" BOUMcSIDIERMHMtS ■■■ ■■■ •■• •■ sC&4LOe>L^ CELEBRATED3cTHE BESH:!3#43O9^ PURE INDIAN CHINA &CE VL TON TEAS PROCURABLE - - Jf DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox, and Co.) AtJCTIONETDR, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL AM) GRAIN" BROKER, * ASHBURTON. ( Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburfcon alternately FortnigEtly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fat, Hides, etc., on FaIIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the season Grain Bought and Rold on Commission Clearing SaJesas per arrangement . ' j AGENT FOB- , ; Matson and Co., Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch 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. THOM AQ f ASHBURTON. Grass tSeed Cleaning*. Having Erected (regardless of cost) one of the Best Grass Seed Cleaning Plants in Canterbury, I ana now prepared to CLEAN" RYEGRASS ag it ought to be done at Reasonable Rates. D, Thomas, ASHBURTON. 1 am a. C&@li OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRA.SS, ETC-, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES, David Thomas, ASIIBURTON. "W E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH HORNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURTOH, Being iv direct communication with the Maker.?, and having received large]shipments from both makers, ■ . CORNS ACKS (FULL SIZE AISD FULL WEIGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, AND Barboisr'g Best FiTe-plj Twino 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 reauired without Commission. ! MILES & CO. LTD i . ! A^lil>urson and Rakaiiit



; r• ..sir : olice?. THK RO^(*O PA I TKSTEI Khi KOUK>U KATOA | tlaclKs-n si ewart's I NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. EW OTJBF! FOR CROUP NEW CURE UOTi, DIPniHERII NEW CURE B'OR CHRONIC BRONCHJTTS. Prepare I trom the Mountain and forest Plan.B of New Zealand^ In Asthma the New Care has proved Itaal to be Head and Shoulders Above All Ocher Remedies* rnHS S KW CURE in f.he only; Speoiflfl j JL yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEW CURE has no rival. i h saves emetics, lighting fires, hot batha, and all the attendant worry incidental of the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In iVphoid Fever the NEW CORA disinfects, soothes and gives refreshing sleep. t The NEW CURE is the only true Luug niuiiifeeiaiit hi m.' instance })» j. a do,*t-h occurred (r:>rr. dij>;hc-Ha v/hei. the "'New Cure iia-s bc^ii f'r^i'.'y ii-sod fr<.ui tlio first outset of iho ciisoMse, and so great arc its pro tective powet-p, th.*t the complaiut has ;iever boon known to epruad to other rnemflfcrs of the family. The New Cure, 3s r?d ; Grindelia KoDusc Civcar Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d JOB PRINTING. DOSTERS, DooVers, Billheads, LL Programmes, Memorandum Forma, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Ca«ls, In vitation Cards, Order Ekcke, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery. Books, Banquet Menus, and Tioketa of all kinds. THTi) mmm mwm co 1 LIMITED, Having r supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on the shortest notice, In die best style, and at reasonabie rates Henry Zander. TBEG to intimate that I have insfc Landed a Large and Varied Stock of GM§ OUSTS uuw* ousts HOLLIS 1 BEST MAKES. Single and Double Barrel, Breech and Muzzle Loading. WELL WORTH INSPECTION. ReTolTcrs ; RcYolvera AMMUNITION AMMUNITION jOartridgea Cartridge Cases Caps Shot C and H Powder Smokeless Powder Flasks Belts \ Kecappers Wads Punches Loader! etc. etc. SCOTT'S VToil-known RANGES at REDUCED PRICES. I _ Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough. Shares REDUCED PEICES. Standards and" Fencing Wire at.' REDUCED PRICES. Ironmongery, China, and Glassware in all their Branches. Groaeries and Provisions, Wines and Spirits of every description. HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DJBE6T IMPORTER. —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company^ Oanton Marine Insurance Company Australian Mnhial Providajt Pocie*y [ New Zealand and Australian S.B, Go* J. T. Ford and Co, ■ ; A



Business Notices. ASHBURTON PJfiKitiANEXI BUILD ing aiso nrvjhJsTMEKi socjiEii. Offices : Tancrkd tSTHBax, AsiiJiViiTo* , XO Encourage the saving of small sums thu iSucie: y v% iii take MONEY ON DEPOSIT in sums of One Pound and upwards, JLi. tet'ist 5 i oj i-eii' ju the i<.ll< wing condi tions :— Sums of One Pound and upwari t. received on Deposit, and Interest will b'. allowed on every complete Pound deposited, to be reckoned from the daj on which a complete Pound shall have been deposited, up to die day on when the money shall be withdrawn. A Depositor may withdraw the whole or part/ of one huui deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, excopi w lieu closing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent ,i „ 6 „ 5} .„ for longer periods at, 6  For particular* apply EDWD, STEPHENS, Manager. EXCELSIOR. SHOEING FOKGh AND COACH FACTORY. PJROPHIKTOii. Shoeing promptly and tfitcicnily perfonncd. Coach Prthidnq and iioiiftirs <i specialty. .Note tho'Adi3re*3 — BY 1* 3ST BTT STRE ET, Opposite Oi-unge Hall and next Mail "Office. JJLNISbJIN kS COD LIVKK OIL. MAOE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS T-USTKLKi;- DKiRSTVBLIi «-!T J fr v?- ? « y r>" IP" "O 1 l~i iii \<:» ALi J\ lii H COEK 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 ure prevents the agitation of carbp lated or other beverages, and allows the • odimeni; to. romaii» undisturbed in the oottle Designed lot one use of hotels, resta v ..ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental in appearanae and full^ nick© plated. Special terms fco jobbers, M%aufactu?ed by the THE WALKER TOOL OO^PANY | EOT FLY. THE WELL KNOWN PAGE'S HORSE OIL has been tasted by I 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 EHE HORSE'S FRIEND. "DAGE'S No. 1 Horse Oils. Sure cure Sj 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 wounds. Numbers of Testimonials oan be produced. AGENTS ■ ■ : For Chertsey Mr T. McDowell, Store keeper. For Ashburton, Mr Anderson, Saddler For Tinwald, Air Clark, Saddler. For Geraldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Price, Saddler. Sole Maker and Proprietor F. W. PAGE, OHERTSEY, CANTERBURY PUBLIC 2tft>Tl£l£. J.T. Pord&eo.. Have the pleasure to announce to fclieh CLD FRIEJSDS 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 conjuncticr with § Mi* Meiiw Zander,. who will receive ~ESTRIES and take all instructions, and also render prompt ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET PROCEEDS. THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OF Mr J. rX\ FOIMD will be given to all Stock, etc., committed to their oare 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. FOBD & CO., j LAFD, STOCK, & WOOL BROKERS, ! 154 Hereford Street, Christchurch HENRY ZANDER, 4 MERCHANT ASHBURTON