The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 3J901

ArtiiJJUKX'o* : Friday, February i 7, 1898.



tiusui"&s, i-otieea. J THB ASHBU'VDN OITARTWAN From and after the 30th Kovemkmr, ISB9 the terms of vSubswiptioa tc this- journal Urill be as follows, viz ;— If PAID IK ADVANCK. Pbt Quartet ... * *J, Jy T«*. J» «* 1, H*lf-yoar... 12s M, by post, 18s 6d | Year .- 24b Od, by post 37" 0d a bookjsd. Per Quarter ... 7b 6U, by post, 10s 9<3 SSJIi » I* Od bj post/ 21b 6d " yLt ... 30b Od, by post, 43. Od Birth Carriage, and Death Notices, if paid tor at the time of insertion, 2b 6d, ifbooked, 4a each Stamps may be sent as payment , ORATaFTTL-OOMFORTIIfGr. EPPS'S COCOA, :bbbakfast. **By a thorough knowledge of the natural lain Which goTern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and br a careful application of the fine proper ties ol mll-ielected cocoa, Mr. Epps has proTlded par breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured feererage which mar save us many heavy doctors* bill*. It is by theiudioious use of such articles of diet that a constitution maybe gradually built np 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 oscapemanyafatalahaftby keeping ourselves well fortified wlta pure blood and a proper!] nourished frame."-Bee artioU ia the Civilßnvm Madi simply wild boiling water or milk. foldia J-lb; packets by Grocers, labelled tbilih \ JAMES EPPS & CO^ 9 BOUOSOPATHIC CHEMISTg,



3. siness Notice* MTSOd & STOCK ■ 55 Jbwbw Stbfkt, Lowdon, E.C Publisoerp ot , OHR] 6TM AS, BIKTHDA V , . WEDDING, TEXT, Ac., CARDS .'■ Embossed Scraps, Chroiuots ©tic. The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN . EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, * FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novel ties continually added "iow vituitT" DEL CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility £t mtaine 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 ghlyrecommended for Delica Ghildre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES is real Brain Food* and in cases rfuscular and Nervous Exhaustion *> acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Chui chill's ripnature Price, Prepared orly bj CjWANN nfIBMISI OWANNj UHEMIST. PARIS.



/^VNE box cf Clark's B 41 Pills is war y J 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., i Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. TT»OR the 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, aod sores of all kinds, 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 jand Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. rpOWLES' , PENNYROYAL A]SD X STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is Jsd to 2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLIS and MIDLAND COUMTES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions



0R1Z& PERFUMERY. 11, Place do la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS ±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-Velontc, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, 6 caJces. 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. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted forl adies' toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs ot Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toil ft 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-Lacle (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 of youth. Or saline-Coloiante (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, and bottle; or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Viplette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-Oriza Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the fk we» '



TT EATING'S POWDER, \r EATING'S POWDER, T£ EATING'S POWDER, IT EATING'S POWDER, JV T£ EATING'S POWDFR, T£ EATING'S POWDER, (BUGS, FLEAS, &ILLS- MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. IT AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, I_J ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, rj 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 PuUio 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 SWEEXMEAT, 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,



111 IHO SUFFER W3 Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and fu instructions re lating to a SAFE, SIMPLE Ml! CERTAIN RUM ffWY Combined with simple method IlljlflUlll of treatment, recommended by a 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. 'All communications strictly confidentia " HuMANITAS, G.P.0., Melbourne



BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON DTT T C APPROVED by the Academy of Medicine of Paris, are especially .ecommended >y lie 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. Sore 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, &o. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill" Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY'h Compound, a demulcent expec torant, for coughs, colds and chest complaints. T7*AY'S Compound, for Coughs JIY. Colds, is equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific inN euralgis Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron. etc. f i*UM CATHARTICUM PILLS J^J digestive, corrective, and agreeably SOAGULINE,— Cement for broken articles. Sold Everywhere. . Manufactory, Stockport, England



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 »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, Bheumatism, Congestions, Paralysis, and Apoplectic Hits.' Prepared with choice Mustard Powdet the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism, PARIS ; P. Mkuley, ISS Rue St- Aiitoino. To ba had itoxn all Chemists and from Mwssrs Fegton, Grimwadb, & Co., Melbourne. ACSTKALIAN DIIUU COMPANY, LTD : Sydney,



VENABLES, HIGH-CLASS PIANOS, Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Cases. A'J. parts, both Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature, C. VENABLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington. London,



Business Notices Ne? Zealand losoraaca company. ESTABLISHED ' .. ... 18 5 9 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THE PiiUlljSß AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY ! FIRE AND MARINE RISKS * ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THKBSHING MACHINES, 40., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES MILES & CO., AGENTS DEATH TO PARASITES ! ! J SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED.



FLUID IffPfffm) POWDER. (non-poisonous.) i^^^^^^^^^W^^M^BJ (poisonous.) ITmd and r«comm«»d*d by Flock. tTa*d and recommflM*** i» T — tfbffe. W. Gerakd, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hike's Bay 58,000 M. C. Obbell, Canterbury ... 5,000 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, Sou th- 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 New Zealand, and many millions Owners, throughout the world. BTowiy Introduced. JPrloe—(ir. casks) S» 6d per Price—(in kegs) sOa per ewt. Cvallon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. -n a m-j i imsi ii «• Another well-known Powder Dip costs ha 1 Gallon Flutd makes 100 Gallons Dtp. M muc h ag ain. Compare the prices Chief Agfewts—BLACKBURNE &CO , Christchurch. - DISTBICT AGENTS-Mil es an d Co., Ashburton and Rakaia.



IMPORTANT. CARPET 1 DEPARTMENT. CjyE HAVE PURCHASED J'OR PROMPT NET CASH A ' WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN S Stock of Tapesf ry Carpets On exceptionally favourable terms, And will OFFER SAME, together with our own STOCK of TAFESTRY CARPETS, FOR SALE TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS, AT SPECIAL PRICES, as follows;- Tapestry Carpets, usual price Is 9d, special price Is 3d per yard ( Tapestry Carpets, usual price Is lid, special price Is 6d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 2s 9d, special price Is lid per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 2s ] Id, special price 2s 3d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 3s 3d, special price 2s 6d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 3a 9d, special price 2s lid per yard jOM LADIES'EN TOUT CAS SUNSHADES— Usual Prices 9a lid, 13 6d, 16s 6d Special Prices 6a lid, 8s lid, 9s lid NEW SEASON'S DRESS xMATERIALS, PRINTS GINGHAMS, MANTLES, MILLINERY, STRAW HATS, FLOWERS, &c, Now Otfered at about Half-Price. SEE WINDOWS, SHOW ROOMS AND BARGAIN TABLES, W. Strange and Co. !



IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK YOUR GROCER FOR NELSONS ifCsMOATE^ GOUM.SUERMBDALS ■■■ «■■■■ ■■ *&#/*"&• CELEBRATED&THEBESH^*'*/*^ PURE INDIAN CHINA& CEYLON TEAS PROCURABLE Wool. Wool. Wool. . DA VXD;. THOMAS MAKINW CASH ADVANCES, ON THE ENSUING CLIP, FREE OF COMMISSION. .-.:■.. • — <—o—— . ■■- . ■ PERIODICAL SALES HELD THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, THE FIRST BEING EARLY IN DECEMBER. '



A LL WOOL placed in my hands for Sale will receive every car* and i IX. attention. My Store 3 and the Arcade are unsurpassed for the display of lots, both being especially built for the purpose; Any wool not gold will be (delivered into the trucks, absolutely without charge to the vendor. DAVID THOMAS, Stock and Station Agent, ASHBURTON. Turnip, Rape, & Clover Seeds. MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has just arrived pers.s. "Matauta, 1 from the Celebrated Seedhcuse of MESSRS EURST AND SON, LONDON, . AND I AM PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST RATES, compatible with good quality]



MANURES ARTIFICIAL AND CHEMICAL. A S 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 SUPEBPHOSPHATE, BOSE DUST, OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY SUPERPHOSPHATE—£S 15s per ton on trucks at Belfast o » D. THOMAS, SOLE AGENT FOB; ASHBtTRTON



PLOUGH SHARES. "TTT E ARE PRE PA RED TO SUPPLY BOTH HOKNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURrOH, Being in direct communication with the Makers, and having received large shipments from both makers. CORNS ACKS (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. '" ANP OTHER PRODUCE. ' WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS of aH Sorts of PRODUCE at Market l*ricee, and are prepared to Store Grain on Farmers' account, and to make Advances if required without Commission. MILES & CO. Ashburton and Rakala,



» Bnsircja .otices. . >,' TUB ROKOO PAI TIONEI JCKft '. I KOUTOU i,.,': - j llacboaiTi-liteweurt'ff 1 NBW CURB FOR ASTHMA. ' EW CUBE KOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA . NBW CURE TOll CIIROKIC ' , BRONCHJTrs. ! Prepared from the Mountain a*d fores* ' , Plants of New Zealand^ , /- In Asthma the New Cure has proved ftaat to be Head and ShouMersAbove ' All Other Remedies*  mHS NEW CURE is the onl> Specif 0 X yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEW CURE has no rival. It saves emetics, lighting fires, hot batha, and all the attendant worry incidental of the arrival of the Midnight Monster. ' \ In iyphoid Fever the NEW OUR* disinfects, soothes and gives refreshing sleep, - ■' The KKW CURB is the only true Lung Disiafectxtit In no instance has a d»<*th occurred from diptheria when the •• Xew Cure has been freely use*! from the first outset of the dueHse, and so threat are ita pro tective powers, that the complaint he* never bwm known +o spread to other members of the family. The New Cure, Ss fid ; Grindelia KoDuat - C/var Asthma Tobaooo, 2s 6d ' } job printing: *DOSTKRS, Dodders, Billheads, 1 Programmes, Memorandum Forms. Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitation. Cards, Order Blcckh, Threshing. Machine Bonks, Receipt and Dflivery " Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. THU ASHfiUfiTOir PUBUSffIIfG €• LIMITED, Having* supply, of Superior Jobbing ' Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, -cim execute every description of Printing on the. shortest notice, ia -* the best style, and at reasonab/e rates ; ;•: " .. ; \ PUBLIC KOTICIi,, rHEOmeeof the Ashburton Publishfaur L< j,,. Company, Limited, WILL 31 : CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.90 p«u « for dinner nour ineomplivioe with itha - Factories Act. ' -"*h ASHBURTON PUBLISHING, 00. ' FRKNOH OREAM QUM ' EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Ricb > ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Abated Waters Been, /* Ales Cider Chaii>pagno , ' Ac. Asnujrav Lajth LovnoH



j * Business Notice 3. i ASHBURTON PKRirfANKNI BUILD j ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Omcis: Takcrcd Strem, Asiuubtov * FTIO Enoourage the saving of small sums X the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT ' In stuns' of One Pound and upwards, In -1 'cr^st 5 per cent on the following condi tions:— . Sums of One Pound and mpwarcs received on Deposit, and Interest will be Allowed on - every complete- Pound deposited, to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall have , 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 some than One Pound, except when dosing the aoopunt. , Deposit* taken for 3 months at 5 par ornt it i* »» *jf »» for longer periods at o  . For particulars apply . EDWD, STEPHENS, Manager. EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE AND COACH FACTORY. John Pajrot, Junr, PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effeciently I»r formed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office. JENSEISTB PRIZE MEH3AL COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLT FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS' . « PORJB T4STKLE39 I DIGESTIBLE



XT AN HOUTBN 'S\ PURE SOLUBLE COCOA. Beat and Goes Farthest. It is the Criginai. All others are Imitations. . -- PHILADELPHIA 1876. HAUTHAWA S"B Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY in eve/y family, It blacks and polishes Ladies' and children's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and satchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction Is conceded to be " The Standard " Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers mod Druggists. THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTOR Pronounced the best Mecnlnl»u Cork Extractor in the Market, as Is pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ore prevents the agitation e»f oarbo* lated or other beverage*, and allows the •ediment to remaiv undisturbed in the oottle Designed to* che use of hotels, rest* o .ants saloons, clubs and (amities. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke phted. Special terms to jobbers. MviufactumL by the THB WALKTOTOOI OO'CPANY



For Aenttod Water Mwinfactam^ the Strength -o! Ordinary Oommenfcl



VENUS* SOAP i Saves Rubbing . tfever fails if Directions are tollewed Saf*i 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 other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince yov TOE MAYING AND REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and ChiUfu Establishments, and all lcemakin? an£ Refrigerating Purposes I SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.C Teutonic, Ac for the Dead Meat Trade, and the «.« Merapi, for making Ice and pw serving Pansengers' Provisions Ury Air Refrigerators on Lighfcfoot System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied to the end of 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company ideated* ' Hanging Direoter : MR. T. B, LJGHI* \



Eamily Dairy Ohuras, Factory Ch»ra||| Fa<^ry Butter Workers, lamily || HKROULES JAKIKG POWDKij ask their Grocer for it. 'MaEesml |B|H|