The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 2906.

AbfIBUBTOA: Thursday, February 23, 1893.

PHICE: OX»3 PEJVNT



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• Business Notices If I s 0 4 ' A S i O c- X Of) JKWEN 3TKKKI-, LONDON, .B.C. Pubiiisners of CHRISTMAS, BT'tTHDA?, WEDDING, TEXT, Ac., CARDtf Embossed Scraps, Chromos etc. The origiu;il Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, 4 FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Noveltiea continually added i OW VITALITY" DR CHURCHILL S I Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroui Cough and General Debility rt mfcafng 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 ghly recommended for Delica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES 13 real Brain Food, and in oases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion *j »oquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Chui chill's signature Price, Prepared orly by QWANN HHEMISI UWANNj UHEMIST, PARIS.



QRATEFUL-COMFORTIWa. EPPS'SJOCOI "By »thorough knowledge of the natural laws wnicn 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 our breakfast tables with » delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills, it is by the j udicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until Strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properl* nourished frame."—See articl* la tba Civil B*nim Made simply with boiling water or milk. JoldiaJ-lb.packets by Grocers, labelled tboj*. JAMES EPPS & CO., 0 BOMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, LONDON. ENGLAND.



ONE box cf Clark's B 41 Pills ia w\r 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 Linceln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. ITIOR the Blood is the Life. Clark's world JJ famed Blood Mixture is warranted tc 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 loua. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 2s 9d, and 11s each by chemists and patant medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. frOWLES' PENNYROYAL AhD JL STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptom so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is I£dto2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions



ORIZ4 PERFUMERY, 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, t c grand's special products JLj — 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 fumed for fche toilet and baths. Saron-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, 8 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. OrJza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, .rose tea, white heliotrope and white riolet. Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing . to the skin. " -.---.- Orisa-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted forl adie?' 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 1 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-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, an<? bottle ;or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Violetfce of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. sa-O/izi Suave white iotrope Bou quefc of the fScwnt



J£ EATING'S POWDER, T/- EATING'S POWDER, \r EATING'S POWDER, iv. !£ EATING'S POWDER, TT EATING'S POWDFR, \r EATING'S POWDER, iv fBUGS, FLEAS, iILLS- MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. TT AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, O ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, JT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but is 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 "Nof 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 FVBELT VEGETABLE SWKEIMEAT, 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.



All WHO SUFFER FSTs Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and fu instructions re lating to a SAFE, MM All CERTAIN pPjlf ri)Y Combined with simple method lUjitllllJl of treatment, recommended by ft leading qualified medical man—a Specialist In these cases, and used by him for many years with great success. Advice and Instructions FORWARDED FREE to anyone sending full particulars of case, symptoms, etc., and enclosing stamp for reply. AH communications strictly confidentia "HtJMANITAS, G.P.0., Melbourne



BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON DTT T Q APPROVED by the Academy of Medicine of Paris, are especially .ecommended fy the Medical Celebrities of the World for Sorofula (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 _^ "tpCR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, JJ Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, Ac. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill" Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY% Compound,ademuicen+expec tcr&nfc, for cougha, colds and chest complaints. TT^AY'S Compound, for Coughs J\, Colds, is equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific inN euralgia Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. f IfcUM CATHARTICUM PILLS J_J digestive, corrective, and agreeably aperient. G" OAGULINE.— Cement for broken articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England VENABLES, HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. A)! parts, booh Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of tempoiature. C. VENABLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington, London,



THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARD LEAF IS of an easy employ, clean, takes little space, is ready for immediate use and acts promptly. r Everybody should always have st 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 *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, Mbulky, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and from Messrs Femon, Gehiwade, & Co., Melbourne. Acstoaliak Dbug Company, Lt» Sydney,



; , ___B.usine:»s Notices ; New Zealand insiiTdflce Company. ESTA BLIShTd' ".. ... 1859 , CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. THE PBBMIKK AND^WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— HISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRBSHING MACHINES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST 7URRENT SATKS MILES & CO., LTD. AGENTS DEATH TO PARASITES ! | SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. FLUID WBSB^^^E^ POWDER I Bi Wai II lA I ") M9M-mr* -aU r C comm«n d( ,«l fc. T Flock. ir. wd aiirf rec«m™»»*»« »y_ Flock. W.Gbrakd, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke'e Bay 58,000 M. 0. Obbbii, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20 000 0 i!'S°o HERFOIID'^ mun - 20 '000 Wa Valley Station, Otago ... 30,000 G. W, Mcßae, Amun ... 19,000 Scottish and New Zeal&hd In- A. Symons, Marlborooch ... 45,000 . vestment Company, South- F. H. Richmond, Marlborough 13,000 land 17 000 • A wd by "wn, er8 J of ove, r 5,000,000 sheep And by many other'well-known Flock in JSew Zealand, and many millions Owners, hroughonr the world. w»wiy tn#roiinc<>ti. JPrico—(ir. casks) Sm 6d per Price—(in kegs) sOs v>e«" owt ' Oalloii. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dip. \ J^ZT^'^lT^^^ Chief Agfewts-BLACKBURNE & 30 , Christchurch. DISTEICT AaBNTS-MHeg an( J Lm Ashburton and Eakaia.



W, STRANGE ft. fKVS Great Extemon Sale isjnoiv on,, AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL Tuesday, February 28, On which day we Complete our HALF-YEARLY STOCK-TAKING. —IMPORTANT!— SEKGES. SEEGES. SERGES EX AORANGI. WE have Just Opened a Large Shipment of New Season's Dress Serges in shades of Navy, Black, Cardinal and Brown, which we have purchased for Prompt Net Cash on exceptiDiially favor%ble terms. As we complete our Half-Yearly Stock- Taking on the 28th inst\, and betnar 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 for similar goods. FIRST GENERAL AND GRAND 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. ' j 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 QDITE EXCEPTIONAL. Ladies 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, <fco., which are now to be had at ridiculously LOW PRICES. REMNANTS AND OTHER ODDS AND ENDS IN ALL DEPARTMENT'S AT NOMINAL PRICES. BARGAINS IN READY-MADE CLOTHING, MEN'S MERCERY, &c. SPECIAL SALE ADVANTAGES TO BUYERS OF CARPETS AND PARTIES FURNISHING. W. STRANGE & GO., OHRIBTOHUBCH.



IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK YOUR GROCER FOR i£-*^MnATEMrt ooLDkaiYEßii'taALS ■"■ -Mtm *m/*"l? CELEBRATEDfcTHE BEST *k &'¥/*%/ PURE INDIAN CHINA* CEYODN TEAS I PROCURABLE _ T^TTT? : ~ "•" • "' ''"- - Wool. Wool. Wool. • - DAVID THOMAS RAKING CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CMP, FEEE OF COMMISSION. PERIODICAL SALES HELD THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, THE FIKST BEINii EARLY IN DECEMBER. A LL WOOL Placed in my hands for Sale will receive every care and « 1 fST • y St°T T\ thß Arcade are «™»rpa«ed for thadwplay of all lots, both being especially built for the purpose. Any wool not wld wsf be delivered into the trucks, absolutely without charge to the vendor. ■ DAVID THOMAS, Stock and Station Agent, ASHBURTON. •— — • — ——~- Turnip, Rape, & Clorer Seeds. MESSRS HURST AND SON, LOxYDCN, AND I AM PRFPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST RATES, compatible with good quality: , MANUBISS ARTIFICIAL AND CHEMICAL IS I have been appointed Sole Agent for Ashburton for^the NEW^ZEALAND PROVISION AND PRODUCE COMPANY'S MANURES, I shall be pleased to receive Orders for SUPERPHOSPHATE, BOKE DUST, OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY SUPERPHOSP«ATE-£5 15s per ton on trucks at Belfast "■"■ O D. THOMAS, SOLI? AGENT FORJ ASHBURTON



PLOUGH SHARES. "ITT E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH HORNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OP IN ASHBURrON, Being in direct communication with the Makers, and having received large shipiaantr from both makers. CORNSACKS (FULL SIZE AND FULL WjKTGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, AND Harbour's Best Flye-plj 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 Farmer*' account, and to make Advances if reouired without Commission. MILES & CO LTD ■ Asliburton and Rakala,



1 a sir --^ otice?. ' • ||i j Utewart** i ..NKW^CURB/'fOE'-AOrkMA.'' I »W POTS BOR CROUP £j| NEW CURB FOR DIPHTHERIA I f »RW qjRH FOR CHROyiO . ■! In**fc»j*tWjff«ir Owe he. proved Itest I In Croup the ifcWXK^JsaiWiSwl'll It saves emetics, lighting iJjSJhJSt 1 and all the attendant w?rry indo^ntelof • the arrival of the Midnight Monster; In iyphoid Fever the-NEW CORBII dumfecu, Booth*, endgires wtrethin* | The NEW CURE v the only trn*"l ! Lung Digiafeetant | In no iiwUnce ). M a do*th ocourred rom diptheria when the •' Neir Cnte S* has boen freely used from the first outset I of the disease, and so great are its pro-1 I te^ire powers, th»t the complaint has ■» I nerer been known to spread to other I members of the family. t • 1 The New Cure,Jfa 8d • Oflndelii Botnut M Cimr Asthma TolMM»6T'%,6d l -'18 I__ .' ' ■• - I I JOB PRINTING. | POSTJTRS. Dodge™, BiUhe*di,ll| w . J ,.prc«ra«nmw. Memorandum Forms! ft! Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards.- In ffli vitation Carda^ Order Blcck N Thrashing t | Machine Bonks, Receipt and Deliver*; ll of >in'kinds nqU*fc M t *na I®*' I TH" IB ' ' ■" >i 1 LrMITED, / '-- '' -* || Having c supply of Superior Jobbing |i Type, Fancj Cards, andSpeoia] Linet ' |J|j of -Pkper, can execute ever/ _§■§ description of' Printing on " ||fj the shortest notice, ia '„ , .. ' . :^| — Ill—l-_mho_|MMt rt r l<«c^ W t4 - r "llf •t reasonable .  Jli tsto" ' '" ISi PUBLW KOTICU,. .■ . 11 I* HE Office of the Asbburton PublkHnt I JL^CgnjPfny, Limited, WILL BK- I CLOSED daily froiu 12.30 to 1.30 p m^M tot dinner hour in compliaoee with th.- 11 Factones Act. - -,Kk ASHBURTON HfBLISHINa CO. || —^-^FRENOH CREAM GCTM M For producing a Head of Creamy Bld^lM ness upon all kinds of Syrups,' r' "- iH iEwted Waters Beera, , "■ Jf§ Ales Cider Chasipagne '7111 Abtiluvt Lakie Lovnov "* ||| W. J. BUSH AND CO • 'fl \ niSTILLEKS *nd IMPCBTBB? li : BSSRNTIAL OILS A VRV&r -Jl BSSENCBg. - SOLUBLE ESSENCES . { :' vj For Aerated Water Mannfacturets"' ,■ Extra Super Lemon, which is' doubl*-J|i the Strength of Ordiii*ry OomxnercW |j Qualities. ■ { .- ' ■"r''~'rai Family Dairy Churns, Factory Ohuint ;fl| ] f Factory Butter Workers, Family Jjlj Butter Workers, Butter Pack ■ •*• j I HH. Print Butter Car-c ■-^->JB riers, Oerman Davry ' k I '^rril ' 'P*per' ' ' ' ''^ «■ And everything needed in a c Jmdt|U'i9 Creamery or Butter Factory.^' v"^tß Send for Circulars and Prioes. '^ !'|;i§| PORTER BLANOHARiyg SOn| :J:ll ■ Ookoobd, N.H., U.S AJ' ;.^JfB Established 1818 - ?j| HERCULES iJAiQNQ POwdsk 1M IS THE BEST Those who hk*e not tried it shouiii'lH ask their Grocer for it... Makes ipleadk-|:?;-j Oakes, Scoum, Pastry,-**. ' WfM T^'^^AKBjrr block-n&lfl J- MAKING MACHINERT. -'-v? %JM ESTAbUSHEB pOB^BRBJ^ANOaAB "v^xal ■ OONOORD, N.H. UAA;'^ i-4^B BiAKVFAOTtnUBS O|> AHD DlAUlJt^iii^l ; all rawo».'" ■'■i;iSfai|B ; i>alry Oo<xt« '; "fyH



f y us in oas i otic as. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUII.T> ING ANP INVESTMENT SOOIETi. Offices: Tanckxo Strbut, Asnerranr rjlO Encourage thtt sating of small «■!■ X the Society will take , MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound aud upwards, In i erase. 5 per cent on the following condi tions:— ..■ -. ..'.'. ; Sums of One Pound and ujpwaWs received on Deposit, and Interest, will be allowed on every complete : Pound deposited, to be reckoned from the day o i which a complete Pound sh4U hi** been deposited, up to the day on! when the moneyshall 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 account. Deposit* taken for 3 months at 6 per otnt - .-,,. ■ n --■ .- 6 „■.- 61 , tfi for longer periods at 6 ,» For particular*, apply : EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE I AND OpAOH FACTORY. John Pajfof. Junr, PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and efficiently v performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office. i. .PRIZE MESXSA.t^ ■■efHHJVEB OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST JJVERS POkfi T4STELE3a ! DIGESTIBLE TjT A N HOUTEN'J ' PURE SOLXTBLE OOCOA It is the OriginAl. Alt others are Ttnitationr. PHILADELPHIA, 187 P. HAUTHAWA V'B Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY in every family. It blacks and polishes Ladies' and children's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and satchels, withovk.brw&kif 7J^U w »y> jives satisfaction s *"" 1*a» Is conceded to be " The Standard " Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Drus^ists. THE WALKER COEK EXTRACTOK. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork . , Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest I from the Screw. . | Its ure prevents the agit^Uon cf earbo- i lated or other beverage*, and allow* the ediment to remaiit undishirbed in the ~ jottle . : Designed toi che use of hotels, restao j .ants saloons, clubs and 'unities, Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke shted. Special terms to }obbem., tsC%nufactur»d by the ] THB WALKER TOOL OO^fpANY | ..-..■.....■ | VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Mfever Fails if Directions are tollvwed- Ekfe* Money, Labor, and Time. Puts an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. . Can be used in the ordinary way for . Household Purpose Outshines all othftr Soap One trial is sufficient to convince you TOE MAYING AND REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression .:_•■ Anhydrous Ammonia j For Cold Stores, Fraesing and Chilttnf Kitablishments, and all Icemakinp anc '■ Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR BHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonio, Ac for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s . Merapi, for making Ice and pn* serving PaHsengers' Provisions Dry Air Refrigerators on Lightfoot System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied to the end cf I^B9. The Linde British Rofrlgeratlon Company Jiiuited^ Moving Director : MR. T. fi. LIGHT! FOOT,<Hi