The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. XIV. no. 2973

Ashburtoin : Monday, ]\f ay 15, 1893,

PRICE: OXB PENHtj



j=susinoss Notices. I WH\ RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS! THIS ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. "TT EALTH without Medieto, Hum -11. bug, or Quackery! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, j and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor by j using Cvkrinoton & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Coils, as used in the Uhristchurcli Hospital and by *11 the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Cxjnningtos & Co., Electricians. 190 Gloucester street, Christchurch. fl 5 RTsoothingj RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FfTS, CONVULBIONB, ETC. Frmmmrvm a. healthy atate of the convtl. tutlon during the period -.«* Teething. nw word. "JOHK STE£DMAK, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey," Art eiwWTtd on Uit Gortrtmtnt Slnm r qfflxHUttaeh TatW Sold Bt KEMPTHOKNB PROSSF.R & CO. rANEJbox of Clark's B 41 Pills ia war- V.J ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acqvired or constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and P&tsnt medicine vendors 3old proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. FpOR the Blood is the life. Clark's world JJ famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all imparities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, add sores of all kinds, its effects are marvel • loos. Thousands of testimonials. Sold n bottles 2s 9d, and lls each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Bole proprietors: The Lincoln and Mid and Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. WLES' PENNYROYAL AND STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES aniokly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is lidto2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen ion. 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 t^EATING'S LOZENGES TZEATING'S LOZENGES "A Simplb Fact aboV KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. Ask throughout the World, in aay countrj that can be named, you will find them largely sold. There ia absolutely no remedy that is ao speedy in giving relief, ao certain to care, and yet the most delicate can take them. A TERRIBLE COUGH £ TERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBLE COUGH 94, Commercial road, Peckham, July 12. " Dear Sir,—l am a poor hand at express ing my feelings, but I should like to thank you. Your lozenges have done wondero in relieving my terrible cough. Since 1 had the operation of ' Tracheotomy' (the same as the late Emperor of Germany, and unlike him, tnank God, I am atill alive) performed at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, no one could possibly hare 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.' lITTERLY UNRIVALLED UTTERLY UNRIVALLED lITTERLY UNRIVALLED The above speaks for tself. From strict Inquiry it appears that the benefit from nsuig 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 ise of these Lozenges. So successful are they that one i affords immediate benefit, although from the nature of the case the throat irritation it Intense. XT7EIGHT IN GOLD WEIGHT IN GOLD WEIGHS IN GOX/D Under date September 8, 1891, Mr Hill Matin writes: "I should long since have been dead, but for your Lozenges—ffow art north their weight in gold. I will gladly see and tell anyone what a splendid cough remedy they are." . Keating's Cough Lozenges, the unrivalled remedy for Coughs, Hoarseness, and Throat Troubles are sold in tina by all Chemiets., lODINE OF IRON DJLLS APPROVED by the Academy o! Medicine of Paris, are especially eoommended w fhe Medical Celebrities oithe World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's EvU, etc.), the eariyatagesof Consumption,Coostitution.l WeikwaV Poorness of Bleed and for stimulating and regulating its periodic oune. Nor* genuine unless signed ' Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Pans. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through oat the Colonies "TTIOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, JJ Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, &o. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill Toln, etc., with Chlorodyne. EAY'ft Compound, a demulcen+expec toranb, for cough 3, ©olds and chest complaints. "" T7^AY'S Compound, for Coughs Jj^. Colds, is equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. _ ■ XT'AY'S Tic Pills, a specific lnNeuralgM |V Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine OATHARTICUM PILLS J_J digestive, corrective, and agreeably i^OAGULINE.— Cement for broken X,,,/ w isles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England



J Business Notices IJISOfI & STOCK 55 Jewish Street, London, E.C Publisoers of OHRI6TMAS, BIIITHDAi*, , WEDDING, TEXT, <fee., CARDS I Embossed Scraps, Ohromos etc. Thrt original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, 4 FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties con tiuu ally added ' ORiZA PERMMERY. 11, Place do la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS J_J 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 the toilet and baths. Saron-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, 6 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose 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 for adie«'toilets. Orlza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs ot Scotch lavender flowers; a rich toilet water, 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. ■ Orizi-Lacle (Oriza Milk) —An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on che face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) —For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness o* youth. Or taline-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 » nosegay of violets. ss-Orizi Suave white iotrope Bon quet of the flc wet ' PAE OIDIUM. MANUFACTURED BY Gounelle Jeune, SALON—FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia: CEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., 3 §©M«RS«I PLAtB, 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 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 Somerset Place, MELBOURNE. THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARD LEAF TS of an easy employ, clean, takes little JL space, is ready for immediate use and acts promptly. Everybody should always have »t 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, Congestion* Paralysis, and Apoplectic fits. Prepared with choice Mustard Pnwdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. PARIS: P. Mbulby, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To b« had from all Chemists and fron Acstbauah Drug Compamt Tyrn, Sydney j Hampton's ■pIURNITURE TANCRED STREET, Is Opposite Mitchell and Turner s. TRY HAMPTON'S FOB Perambulators from 22s 6d Perambulators Reversible Hoods from 365, Patent Rubber Tires Basket Ware Chest Drawers Chairs and Tables . Bedsteads ' Cheap Furniture All Repairs Colonial Couches Wire Spring Mattresses BRANCH BUSINESS, EAST STREET, Below Patching's. GREAT ASSORTMENT OF CROCKERY, AND FANCI GOODS. 4l3f> CHE IP



■•■'..-.■■.■;. l-Jusvne^s Notices ■ New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABLISHIBI) 0 ".. "■... 18 53 CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. THE PKEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS 6N GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &0., AOOEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATP* MILES & CO., LTD. AGENTS DEATH TO PARASITES ! I SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. FLU)D fIBpaEBBEB POWDER (non-poisonous.) (poisonous.) rMi M* rec*wa«a4«d by Flock. Vm and rcemnm***** »y— Flock. W. Gbbabd, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLkan, Hawke's Bay 68,000 M. C. Obbkll, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 >V. O. Ruthbrfokd, Amuri... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Ocago ... 30,000 G. W. Mcßae, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In- A. Symons, Marlborough ... 46,000 vestment Company, South* F. H. Richmond, Marlborough 13,000 land 17,000 Aad by owners of over 6,000,000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock in New Zealand, and many millions Owners, hroughont the world. __ ■W* ..«,* £»Aoe-{in cask.) 5s Od per **rf«°-<m jTISwfSPO jF"*' Grallon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dtp. , -~« «. .. . .„„ ~ ™ «. Another well-known Powder Dip oosta ha 1 Gallon Flwd makes 100 Gallons D*p. M muoh again. Compare the prices Chief AffentS—BLACKBURNE ft 00, Ohristchuroh. district AGENT&-Mii eß and Co., Ltd. Ashburton and Rakaia. ■- ■ • IMPORTANT PUBLIC- ANNOUNCEMENT. «&rE had Expected to Inaugurate the Latest Additions to our Premises before the Ist of April, but although the Joiners, the Painters, and Decorators have labored cnceasingly it will be impossible to open in a fitting manner the Enlarged Premises for Several Days yet. ENORMOUS STOCK OP NEW GOODS Have been bought for the GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION. These Immense Pur chases are of the Most Attractive Description being in every instance NEW GOODS for Autumn and Winter, 1893, personally selected by our. own Buyers during their recen" visit to the Home and European Markets, and under circumstances that will enable us to offer SUCH VALUE in MANTLES, MILLINERY, DRESSES, HOUSEHOLD DRAPERY and GENERAL FURNISHINGS, &c, as it has never been our privilege to übmit before. SEE WINDOWS. SEE WINDOWS. In our Extensive Range of New Show Windows Ladies will at all times SEE THE LATEST AND BEST STYLES OP THE PERIOD. AN IMPORTANT PURCHASE, We have been fortunate in securing for prompt net oash a Clearing Purchase of All wool Kaiapoi Flannels, comprising five thousand and sixteen (6016) yard*..-in White Orkney and Shetland on Exceptionally Favorable Terms, and are now offering same to the public at Special Prices, as follows :— 106 Yaids KAIAPOI FLANNEL Usual price per yard Is, special price 9Jd 2013* Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL Usual price per yard Is 7d, special Dries Is 4d 1180J 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 WMUHT, at PROPORTIONATELY LOW RATES. Samples for Comparison Post or Carriage Free on Application. W. STRAME & CO.. X HRrSTOHXJ ROH-



! I IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK>YOUR CROCER FOR NELSONS *fi<+l**.LK CELEBBITCDfcIHE ■BXBH&J&m&?; i PURE INDIAN CHINA&CEYLON TEAS I \: PROCURABLE \ DATID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox, and Co.) /OCOrIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, I- ■ ■ WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. ' Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—*Tinwald and Ashburton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fat, Hides, etc., en FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangement AGENT FOU- Matson and Co., Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch ; 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, Stephonson and Co., Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden and Field Tools. D. THOMAS C ASHBURTON. Grass Seed Cleaningl. Having Erected (regardless of cost) one of the Best Grass Seed Cleaning iv Canterbury, I am now prepared to CLEAN RYEGRAS3 : as it ought to be done at Reasonable Rates, D, Tho mas, ASHBURTON. 1 ran a Cash Purchaser OP WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, ETC, /. ■ . IN LARGE OR ;SMALL QUANTITIES. Dayid Thomas, ASHBURTON. ASHBUBTON SKIN SALES. I SHALL HOLD A FORTNIGHTLY SALE OP SHEEPSKINS, JKAT, HIDES, TALLOW, &c, throughout.the season, starting fron FEIDAY, APML 28, 1893. I>. Thomas, Ashburton. PLOUGH SHABES. "TtT E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY- BOTH HORNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OP IN ASHBURTON, Being fu^olrect communication with the Makers, and having reoeived large shipments . from both makers. i CORNSAOKS (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. 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. LTDI Ashburton and Rakaia.



Business Notice 3. 11 _. *8R BURTON -PKRtfANTWI BUTLD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Of«ick» : Tanchsd Street, AsnjtcßTOH nr*O Encourage the saving of snull suuu X the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, In 'ereat 5 per cent on the following condi tions :— Sums of One Pound and npw»rr» received on Deposit, and Interest will be tllowed on every complete Pound deposited, to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall hare 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 sums than One Pound, except when closing tho account. taken for 3 months at 5 per oent for longer periods at 6  For partieularo apply EDWD. STEPHENS, , '..;■ : ■ Mannftv EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE AND COACH FACTORY John Pa^ot. 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 ' i. prize MEr^u COD LIVER OIL. \ MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST, IJVERS ' PURIS """ TASTELESS | DTGESTIBLT? | 10W VITALITY DR CHURCHILL & Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for' the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility ; Jt mtains two of the principal ingr» rf . clients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Photphc-nu and Lime. It cannot be tor gafy recommended for Delica Childr* Or Churchill s Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOBPHITEB is real Brain Fo«d, and in "cases afuscular and Nervous Exhaustion hi acquired a world-wide reputation. Eaen bottle bean Dr Chuiohill's sipiutture *** _* Prepared orly by BWANN /-IHEMIBI WANN) L/HBMIST, PARIS. F.CLARK, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST NEW PREMISES, | EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Site of the Old Shop, HAS just opened a Choice Assort* ment of Cigarettes, W.D. and H.O. Wills, The Three Castles, Firefly, Vanity Fair, Old Tudge and Cameo. G.8.D., V,V., and other Pipes. Sole Agenj for Divas Cigars. Five Cigars and Case, Is. JOHM 61. ReBTKLL, GRAIN k WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL A COMMISSION AGENT. &G. CASH PURCHASER or WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, kto. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— Oornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super* phosphates, T»«arl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip' and Other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New. Zealand Loan and Mercantile gency Company, Lcl. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip, Sutherland's Manure, -jCC. JOHN O. RESTELL, In oonjunctioa with tSe VBW lIAKAHD I.OAIT * KIK> CAIIIM 4«fiS('V CO.. MM. JOHN R BLAND, Amctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, Ac., m prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOI.. WOOL, WOOL LIBERAL OASH ADVANCES MASK AGAINST ENSUING CLIPS. , Commission on Advances, and at ths LOWEST trtJBRENT RATKS OF . TNTFRBST



Busirciirf i-otices. , i, -. THH ROV(#O Pal TKNEI Kki KOUTOU KATOA MTacbean Utewart'f NEW CURE FOR ASTtQU. KW CUBE EOR CROtfp NEW CURE FOR DlPHlHsfttL* NEW CURE FOB CHROUIO BRONCHITTS. Prepared from the Mountain aid fores* Plants of New Zealand^ In Asthma the New Cure has proved ltse to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies* .-. ;. rpHR NEW CURE*is the on» Spteift X t yet discovered for Di F kAeria. In Croup the NEW CURK has no rival. It saves emetics, lighting fires, hot baths, and all the attendant worry incidental of the arrival of the Midnfofrf Moifrtw. In fyphoid Fever the NEW OCRI disinfects, soothes, and gives relreshini. sleep. . , The NEW CURE is the only tin* Lung Disinfectant In no instance has a death oocurred from diptheria whan the '• New Cure has been freely used from the first outset of the disease, and so great are its pro tective powers, that the complaint has never been known to. spread to other members of the family. The New Cure, 3s 6d ; GrindelH. Rotmst Giffar Asthma Tobacco, 2s 8d JOB PRINTING. POSTERS. Dodgers, HBlhedlt, JL Programmes, MemorandustFoTßas. Wedding Cards, Memortam Caftfs. In vitotion Cards, Order Bkcfcp, flQu^ fla^hine Books, Receipt and Beiter? Books, Banquet Menus, and Ttokeu of aU kinds. .rW mm THi? m\w>M mmm ct L/MITKD, Having t supply of Superior Jobbing . Type, Fancy Cards, »ndSp»ci»l Lines of Paper, can execute iffim description of Printing on the shortest notice, In the best btyle, and at reasonable rates ' i - • ■'■ Henry ZaMer. IBEO to mtimate that I have Hal Landed a Large and Varied: Stock of OUJVS GUIVI «UJ¥B «IT*» s OlJirfi GUTS* HOLMS' BEST MAEXft. Single and Double Barrel, Breeoh and Muule Loading. WELL WORTH INSPECTION. ■tevolYcra BeToltem ■I : ' AMMUNITION AMMUIOTION Cartridges Cartridge Cases Caps Shot ;; ' 0 and H Powder . SmokelessPowdje Flasks Belts , Kecappers Wadt, Punches Loadtr etc. etc .'. * l <\ I AM NOW SELLING, CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, UtoTes and Ran^e« MADE BY MESSRS SCOTT BROS^ for whose Goods I am Ageoitk for tn« Ashburton County. Hornsby's and Ransome's Ploofh dhtrsf ' REDUCED PEICEa \w •• ■' •! f. Standards and Fencing Wire tt ' : REDUCED PRICES. Ironmongery, China, and Glasswan la aU their Branches. Grooeries and Provisions, Wines got' Spirits of every description. . „,,;... fiENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT DIBECT IMPOftITBR. ]{ . •—AGK«T"-fOi^. .'■'— ';t4 . Sun Fire Insurance Oompaa>V ,',./. i Oanton Marine Inrara|sM Gamma . Aosbralian Mutual >rovU«^l>oeWv : New Zealand and AuttnUaa 4ttTo£ 1 T.fordM)dOjQ (