The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 3091

Ashbubtoh: Friday, September 29, 1893.

pbice: one pestxy



business Notice a. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE. REDUCED FARES FROM LON DON TU NEW ZEALAND. A RRANGEMENTS can be made with xl. the Agent-General in London to procure passages by the above line at the following greatly reduced rates :— Second iSaloon £28 (h Intermediate £18 18s Third Class £13 Os For further particulars apply at offices, MILES & CO., Limi'ed, Ashburton and Rakaia.f-J ,



Business .Notices 0RIZ& RRF.'iiKRI.~ 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, "1" E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr 0. Revell. The beat 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. • Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, 8 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Orlsa-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, whit© heliotrope and white violet. Aq<ua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water wth the perfume o new mown hay. Orlza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for adies' toilets. Orfza-Scoteh-Lavender—Sprigs of Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water. t, 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. Orka-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enameL Ess Orlza -et - Orlza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkerch a 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 spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. Cremo Oriza (of Ninon de Lenclos)—For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness o? youth. Or Ealine-Colorante (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 bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-Oriaa Suave white lotrope Bon quet of the fk wai PAE OIDIUM MANUFACTURED BY Gounelle Jeune, SALON—FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia: CEO: BURK FRAMCART & CO. 3 lO3IEBSEX PI.ACB, 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 moat 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. i For Pamphlets and al information apply GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., 3 Somerset Place, MELB 0 TJRNE.



N^ RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the consti. t>**'on during the period of Teething. The-words "JOHN STJJED MAW, -||| Chemiat, Walworth, Surrey," ■"«=■ An «ngr»-rtd on the Government Stamp affixed to tachraciM- Sold Bt KEMPTHORNE PROSSER & CO. -or couang, golds, bronchitis, asthma, m Inflaenza, Consumption, &c, &c <AY'S COMPOUND 8358N08 OF LINSEBTD, Anisaed, Senega, Squill, Tola, &o <AY'S COMPOUND, a demalcont expectorant, for Coughs, ColcU, and Chest Complaints <AY'3 COMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, is equally serviceable for horses and cattle <AY'S TIO PILLS, aspsaiflc ia Neuralgia, Faceache, &c. Contain Quinine, Iron, &c LINUM CATHARTIC CTM PILLS, digestive, correc tive, and agreeably aperienb COAGULINE—Ceman 1; for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England ONE boz of Clark's B 41 Pills ia war ranted to cure all discharge a from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and aixts in the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold In boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors Sold proprietors, The Linceln and Midland CJountiea Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. TjTOßthe 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, aadsores 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. TOWLES' PENNYROYAL AIXD STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is 1 to 2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Mediciie Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imita tions



TTEATING'S LOZENGES I TTEATING'S LOZENGES TTEATINGS LOZENGES "A Simple Faot 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 so speedy in giving relief, so certain to cure, and'yet'the I moat delicate can take them. A TERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBLE COUGH 94, Commercial road, Peckham, July 12. " 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 a 8 the late Emperor of Germany, and unlike him, tnank God, I am still alive) performed at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, no one couM possibly have 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 able to get rid of it without difficulty, I am, sir, yours truly, J. HILL.' UTTERLY UNRIVALLED UTTERLY UNRIVALLED UTTERLY 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 severe 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 is the nse of these Lozenges. So successful are they that one affords immediate benefit, although from the nature of the case the throat irritation is Intense. WEIGHT IN GOLD TT7EIGHT IN GOLD WEIGHS IN GOLD Under date September 8, 1891, Mr Hill again writes: " I should long since have been dead, but for your Lozenges— they are wwth their weight in gold. I will gladly see and tell anyone what a eplendid cough wsmedy they are." . Keating'a Cough Lozenges, the unrivalled remedy for Coughs, Hoarseness, and Throat Troubles are sold in tina by all Chemists.



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 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 JJits. Prepared with choice Mustard Powdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany eacb nanism. PARIS : P. Mettley, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and fron Australian Drug Company */tjd, Sydney



101 VITALITY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphlte of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronl Cough and General Debility £t >ntaine two of the principal lngrsj dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. Ifc cannot be tor ghlyrecommendedforDelica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITEB la real Brain Food, and in cases ftluscular and Nervous Exhaustion &, acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacl bottle bears Dr Ohui chill's signaturi Price, Prepared cnly by SWANN HHEMIST WANN? UHEMIST. PARIS



BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON BTT T Q APPROVED by the Academy of Medicine of Paria, are especially . ecommended by %c Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for Emulating and regulating its "periodic [ourse. Nor.c genuine unless signed Blancard, 40j rue Bonaparte, Paris, old b Druggists and Chemists through the Colonies



WH"V RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. TTEALTH withoub Medicine, Hum- XJL bug, or Quackery ! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, para'yttoi nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tcne and vigor by using Cunsington & Oo.'s Direct Acting Medical Ooils, as used in the Christchurch Hospital and by 111 the leading; medical practitioners and medical electricians throughoub the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Ounninoton & Co., Electricians, 190 $lo.nceater street, Christchurch, 8 (j



AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF I*a1»or Saved IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. Cunningtow & Co., 190 jqijwstKW SfiHjet, Chr'etchurch,, 931



Business Notices New Maud Insurance Company. BSTABLIS H~E~D°' 1 _ 185 9j CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THE PEEMIIB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY 1 FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES MILES & CO., LIMITED. AGENTS'



DEATH TO PARASITES I I SHEE> TIGE. MAGNIFIED 1 r I II I V\ ■% Aiif|%f*n ■■ I I I I I I : II I I I I Used and r«comm«nd«d b Flock. V««d and recommondod by— Flock. W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. C. Okbell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 V 7. O. Rutherford, Amuri.. 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Otago ... 30,000 •3. W, Moßae, Amuri .. 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In- A. Symons, Marlborough .. 45,000 vestment Company, South' P. H. Richmond, Marlborougl 13,000 land 17,000 And by owners of over 5,00 C 000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock in New Zealand, and man millions Owners, hroughonr the world. Mewiy introduced. £»rloe—(in casks) 45s «<i per Price- (in kegs) sOs per owt. Gallon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. *n ii m«j i r nn sr • n* Another well -known Powder Dip costa ha 1 Gallon Flmd makes 100 Gaitons D*p. as much again. Compare the price*, Chief JLg&ntm— BLACKBURNE & 00 , Christchurch. district AGENTs-Miles and Co., Limited. Ashburton and Rakaia.



UNPEECEDENTED 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 roust have been experienced by many during the past few days, owing to the unavoidable crush, which taxed the^utmost capacity of their establishment to cope with. Buyers of DRAPERY GOODS have never to our knowledge had placed at their disposal such really HIGrH-CLA.SS GOODS so far uniorProducera' Cost, nor can it be expected that we oan be fortunate enough to lay our hands on ofcher stocks equally worth securing, therefore ladies would do well to see at once these more than wonderful offerings.



TENS OF THOUSANDS OF POUNDS' WORTH OF BIOH Drapery Goods A.T PRICES HITHERTO UNKNOWN. BARGAINS IN— Mantles, Fur-lined Cloaks, Jackets, Ulsters, Waterproofs and Costumes. BARGAINS IN— Millinery, Felt Hats, Misses Hats, Bonnets, Straw Hats and Hat Shapes. BARGAINS IN— Underclothing, Corsets, Skirts," Aprons, Baby Linen, Tea and Dressing Gowns. BARGAINS IN— Blankets, Linens, Flannels, Cottons, Dress Stuffs, Mantle Cloths and General Drapery. BARGAINS IN— Silks, Satins, Vekets, Ribbons, Laces," Flowers, Feathers, Fanny Birds and Wings. BARGAINS IN— Uarpets, Floorcloths, Linoleums, Mattings, Ready made Clothing, Men's Mercery, H&ts, etc.



SEE WINDOWS, SHOW-BOOMS AND BARGAIN TABLES



W. STRANGE & CO., CHBISTCHURCH.



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ASHBURTON, SATURDAY 23rd. 80 Cases INew Spring Goods. 50 Cases New Spring Goods. G. L. BEATH & CO., PURPOSE IN TANCBED SXR.EET OIV SATURDAY NEXT, When they will offer the above Stock f m Without Reserye. fTIHE Goods are Part of their New Season's Shipment, and will be sold considerably under Chiistchurch Prices, and will include all the Novelties the Present Season, including— French and Manchester Prints 500 Dress Lengths, not two alike, New Washing Dress Materials at the following remarkable prices Orepon, Zephyrs, and Ginghams —3s lid, 4s lid, 6s lid, 9s 9d, 12s Muslins, Delaines, Galafceas 6d, 15s 6d, 21s, Art Muslins, Curtains, Damask* Together with a full range of Summer Cretonnes, Towels, Fapkina Dress Materials at marvellously low Sheetings, Calicoes, Shirtings prices, COLONIAL FLANNELS.—Pink, White and Shetland B|d per yard Black Cashmeres and French Merinoes | Evening shades in Crimped and Self Black Lace Dress Materials Crepon Cloth and Nnn's Veiling. Black Whip Cords, Berges, Serges Very pretty, And exceedingly and Nun's Veilings cheap. LACES.—New Styles, full range-Cheap. — MERCERY DEPARTMENT. — — HOSIERY, ETC — 30 dozen knitted socks at Is a pair, Ladies' and Girls' Hoisery, Fancy worth Is 6d. Handkerchiefs, Sunshades," Ur n Caps, Shirts, Braces, Hoizery, brellas, Ribbons, Trimmings, Cricket and Tennis Shirts, Trousers Haberdashery. AH to be sold at Collars and Scarves, White and Wholesale Christchurch prices. Colored Shirts. — CLOTHING, — Having just taken delivery of one of the largest purchases ever made from THE KAIAPOI WOOLLEN COMPANY, consisting of over 2000 garments, we shall offer exceptional value in BOYS' AND MEN8 1 SUPERIOR CLOTHING as follows :— SEVEN HUNDRED (700) Boys' Suits, Kaiapoi Tweed 4s lid. MEN'S KAIAPOI TWEED SUITS, No. I—26s 6d, worth 32s 6d. No, 2—29 d 6d, worth 37s 6d. No. 3-355, worth 45a. No. 4—39s 6d, worth 50s. No. 5—455, worth 555. No. 6 — 555, worth 655, Beautifully made, with best trimmings and linings. MEN'S TWEED TROUSERS, -83 lid, 9s 6d, 10s 9d, 15s 6d, and 17s 6d per pair. MEN'S TWEED TROUSERS & VEST—I4s 9d, 17s 9d, 21n, 22s 6d per pair. 700 YARDS Colonial Tweeds 2s 6£d, worth 3s 6d, — ——0 ■ Above with many other Bargains.—SATURDAY NEXT 23rd instant. G. L. BEATH & Co., I TANCRED STREET. ASHBURTON.



JOHN ORE & 00. ARE now showing new gooda in the following lines suitable for the cominj season :— LAWN MOWERS, PLANET JUPITER HORSE HOES GARDEN TOOLS, HEDGE SHEARS, PRUNING KNIVES, CUTLERY AND ELECIRQ PLATE, PAPERHANGINGS, PAINTS, OILS AND VARNISHES, BLACKSMITHS' UPRIGHT DRILLS, VYCES AND ANVILS, BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, ALL OF WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO DO AT VERY LOW PRICES. JOHN ORR & CO,



? Business Notices. IST*BURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offices : Tanoeed Steeet, Ashbueton. PTX) Encourage the saving of small sums X the Society will take T MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, In terest 5 per cent on the following condi tions :— Sums of One Found and upwards received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every complete Pound deposited, to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound Bhall have been deposited, up to the day on when the money shall be withdrawn, A Depositor may withdraw the whole or parb of che sum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except when closing the aocount. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent nt 6 „ 51 „ for longer periods at 6 „ For particulars apply EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager* I PASS I "As strong as the oak," «• As pure as the lily.' 14 As fragrant as the roHe.' In 1, 2, 5 and 101b Tins. Henry Zander, SOLE AGENT, 1 ASHBURTON. —FOR SATiK— -1 TRACTION ENGINE, 8-horse. -J GRASS SEED CLEANER, -j CORNCRDSHER. -I CHAFF CUTTER. -| HYDRAULIC RAM, No. 6. -| SCREEN, for 4ft 6in Combine. -j Ordinary BICYCLE, price £2 10a A quantity of Belt-puJleya from 3in 3ft diameter. Agency for McLaren's Traction Fngines. Thos. E. Kilwoi th, ENGINEER & BRASS FOUNDER. To The Ladies of Ashbueton an TEICT, A WORD WITH YCtT, PLEA I F Thinking of getting marred try MADDENS for your Bride Cake—almond iced, required. If you like a quiet afternoon"cup oi tea send along to MADDEN S for your Cakes and Pastry. School Committees, when giving their children a treat, try a fifty shillings case of M A D D E N'S Assorted Goods. Ball Committees, save yourselres a de of anxiety by entrusting your orders MADDEK for Suppers, &c. The best South Can. terbury spreads to be referred to. In fact anything in the line can be supplied you (why send the money out of the dis trict) at the OLD ESTABLISHED SHOP, East Street.



G. JESSON (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AKD MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, ELECTRO-PLATER, &Q, East Street, Ashbuktow. THE Cheapest House in town foi Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery oi every description. Watches Cleaned and Guaranteed 12 months, 4s 6d. i Electro-plating done in all its branches



Tucker and -DeaiT TT" AY E FOR SALE ILL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINE FIREWOOD LIME AND CEMENT' AND BUILDING MATERIALS of every description. I in PRODUCE. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MA.CHIK PROPRIETORS, Just Landing—Splendid Shipmen o NEWCASTLE COIL Tucker & Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS.* AWING TO THE SUCCESS WHICH HIS ATTENDED MY BUSINESS, I find It necessary to PROCURE ASSISTANCE Which I am now endeavoring to do. V TAKE the opportunity to thank the Public of Aeh barton for their kind patronage, and to say that I hope to contitU6 to merit their support. H. JE. Uonnlngton, CHEMIST & DRUGGIST EAST STREET, ASHBURTCN. Spectacles! Spectacles! TTAVE Your Sighfc Tested, and use only PROPERLY FITTING SPEC TACLES JEWELLER, Is Sole Agent for Ashburton for N- LAZARUS & GO., OCULIST - OPTICIANS, OF SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND CALCUTTA. A very complf te set of trial lenses and frames for tasting—ensuring perfect vision and comfort. N.B, — Do not risk spoiling your eyuight by earing badly fitting Spectacles. A large Stock of Double Eye Protectois, Smoked Glasses of various shades with straight or curled sides. Gold Spectacles, Gold Folders and our Gold Astifijnoatio Foldtr Clip. S? SAJUBK OCULIST-OPTICTAJNS) AGENT,



MRS A. T. ROBOTTOM BEGS to inform the numerous friends and clients of her late husband, A. V. BOBOriOH, THAT SHE WILL CARRY ON THE BUSINESS OF PHOTOGRAPHER ON THE SAME PREMISES, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON Cabinets, beautifully enamelled, 15s per doz ; Plain, 12s per doz ; Carte de Visit* enamelled, 10s per doz ; Plain, 7s 6d.



THE ASHBURTON ARCADE T>AINTING & pAPERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. John Wilson (Late James Oraigie), Has in Stock a Choice Selection of PAPERHANGINGS in New Designs BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS in Great Variety. A large stock of glass and picture frame mouldings. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given. All work executed promptly, with the very best materials and workmen. JOHN "WILSON, ABOADE, BURNETT STREET.



Me welly n Owen, pianoforteTsinging and HARMONY. ARCADE "CHAMBERS. (Dances not attended.) 421 [A CARDj, >irts a. c.Ularidgb, TEACHER OF PIANOFOBTE & ORGAN, COX STREET, aSHBURTON. XERMS ON APPLICATION, I i