The Ashburton Guardian.

f OL. XIV. NO. 2909.

AafimxnTOA : Monday, February .27, 1893.

PRICE: ONE PENNY



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I Business Notices i IT T S 0 H & STOCK 55 Jewbu Strket, London, E.G. Publibaers ot OHRI6TMAS, BTRTHDAS, i WEDDING, TEXT, &c, OARDB ! Embossed Scraps, Ohroinos etc. Th<J original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANIC AL, & FRINGED OARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added



GRATEFUL-COMFORTINGr. EPPS'S COCOA, .BREAKFAST. "By ft thorough knowledge ot 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, Mr. Epps hag provided oar breakfast tables with * delicately-flavovued beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until Strong enough to resjst 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 properlj nourished fraaw."—See article in the Civil Strvi* Gazette, -s Made simply with boiling water or milk. gold in i-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled ittnih JAMES EPPS & CO., 0 HOMEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, LONDON. ENGLAND!.'



IOW'-VmLITV DRCHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility It 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 too ghlyrecommended for Delica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES la real Brain Food, and in cases '.vTuscular and Nervous Exhaustion ti acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Churchill's signature Price, Prepared orly by » CJ WANN HHEMISI OWANNj UHEMIST, PARIS.



/~\NE box cf Clark's B 41 Pills ia war \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 3old proprietors, The Linceln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England JTor sale by the wholesale Houses. fTiOR the Blood ia the Life. Clark's world Xj famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, aadsorea 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 land Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. ffIOWIiES 1 PENNYROYAL AISD X STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so prova lent with the sex. Boxes Is l£d to 2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOL>. and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions



ORIZI PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS .Li — 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, S cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savori-Incorore, superior quality, ,tose tea, white heliotrope and white j violet. 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 f orl adie?' toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs ot Scotch lavender flowers; a rich toilet water, de - Cologna - Oriaa 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 Qf 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, an<* bottle jor in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. Bs-Orizv Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the fl< ww



\T EATING'S POWDER, jr EATING'S POWDER, \r EATING'S POWDER, i\- T/ EATING'S POWDER, IV T£ EATING'S POWDFR, rr EATING'S POWDER, /"BUGS, FLEAS, SILJBi MOTHS, BEETLES, [mosquitoes. tt akmless to animals, ll TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TJ 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 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 of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KJBATING. Sold in Tins only. ! KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. BEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A FUBELY VEGETABLE SWBBIMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal or thread wobms. 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 "Safins Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and fu instructions re lating to a SAFE, SIMPLE Al CERTAIN RPHIPfIY Corobined with simple method UlliuUlJl 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 FOBWAEDED FKEE to anyone sending full particulars of case, symptoms, etc., and enclosing stamp for reply. All communications strictly c-orifidentia "Hxjmanitas, G.P.0., Melbourne



BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON DTTTQ APPROVED by the Academy of Medicine of Pftri*, we especially ecommended to %c Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the «arly stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic lourse. Nor* genuine unless signed Blancard, 40; rue Bonaparte, Pans. Sold by Druggist* and Chemists through ottt the Colonies _______^ "TITOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, JJ Asthma, Innuenaa, Consumption, Ac. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill* Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY r& Compound, ademulcenfexpec- tcr&nfc, for coughs, colds and chest complaints. TRAY'S Compound, for Coughs _[\. Colds, is equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. 'XT AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inN euralgis jA^_ Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine j CATHARTICUM PILLS JLi digestive, corrective, and agreeably *perient. /^OAGULINE,-— Cement for broken \J 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 a 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 flits. Prepared with choice Mustard Powdei fche 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 Messes Felton, Grimwape, & Co., Melbourne. Australian Drug Company, Ltd k Sydney.



VENABLES, HIGH-OLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. AH parts, both Internal and External, .specially prepared and secured to Tesiat every variation of temperature. 0. VENABLES & 00. 187 and 189 Essex Road frUngtoa. London.



i. Notices Key Mm kmws Company. ESTABLISHED 1.. .., 18S9 CAPITAL^ONZTMILLION. THE eiilSMlliß AND"^EALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED J?OR PROMFTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MAOHMES, &0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST X TRRENT RATES MILES & CO., LTD. AGENTS



DEATH TO PARASITES ! ! SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. FLUID nBEBSBBBBj POWDER Pm.il and recoi»m«ndo«l hy Flock. V. a «« » n ,| rorommended » y _ Floclc. W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M.O. Oebell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 •V". O. Rutherford, Amuri... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Oiago ... 30,000 <*. 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 A»d 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. ir«wly Introduced. JPrtce—(in casks) 5s 6d per Price—(in kegs) SOs per cwl;; Cjrallon. • 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. 1 Gallon Fluid «*. 100 Gallon, Dip. JS^ 4o£^3£"' 1" " Chief Agrewts-BLACKBURNE & 30 , Christchurch. district AGBNTS-Miles and Co., Ltd. '. Ashburton and Eakaia.



W. STRANGE & nO'S Great Extension Sale is :ncav on, ANDWILL CONTINUE UNTIL Tuesday, February 28, On which day we Complete our HALF-YEARLY STOCK-TAKING. —IMPOETANT !— SERGES- SERGES- S^RGUS EX AORANGI.



WE have Just Opened a Large Shipment of New Season's Dress Serges in shades of Navy, Blask, Cardinal and Brown, which ire have purchased for Prompt Net Cash on exceptionally favorable terms. As we complete our Half-Yearly Stock- Taking on the 28th inst., and beinsf 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. 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, &c.« which are now to be had at ridiculously LOW PRICES. REMNANTS AND OTHER ODDS AND ENDS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS AT NOMINAL PRICES. BARGAINS IN READY-MADE CLOTHING, MEN'S MERCERY, &o. SPECIAL SALE ADVANTAGES T6 BUYERS OF CARPETS AND PARTIES FURNISHING. W. STKAIGE & CO., CHRfSTCHURCH.



IT YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK YOUR GROCER TOR NELSONS awarded m §j| JkHHBBH "'i (£'OSMOATE&c - CELEBRATED^THE BEST &'*/*>£* PURE INDIAN CHINA & CEYLON TEAS PROCURABLE



Wool. Wool. Wool. DAVID THOMAS Making cash advances on the ensuing clip, FJEtEE OF COMMISSION. PERIODICAL SALES HELD THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, THE FIRST BEINU EARLY IN DECEMBER A' LL WOOL placed in my hands for Sale will receive every care and attention. My Stores and the Arcade are unsurpassed for the display of all lots, both being especially built for the purpose. Any wool not sold will be delivered into the trucks, absolutely without charge to the vendor. DAVID THOMAS, Stock and Station Agent f ASHBURTON.



Turnip, Rape, & CloTer Seeds. -■■■' 9 ■ ' - MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has just arrived per s.s. "MaUufc* 1 from the Celebrated Scedhcuse of , MESSRS HURST AND SON, LONDON, AND I AM PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST RATES, compatible with good quality MANURES ' ARTIFICIAL AND CHEMICAL AS I have been appointed Sole Agent for Ashburton for the NE^Vy* ZEALAND PROVISION AND PRODUCE COMPANY'S MANURES, I shall be pleased to receive Orders for SUPEEPHOSPHATE, BONE DUST, OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY SUPERPHOSPHATE—£S 15a per ton on trucks at Belfast -< Q ■ D. THOMAS, SOLF AGENT FOR] ASHBURTON



PLOUGH SHARES. -TTT E ARE PREPARED TOS U.P-P L V BO T H HORNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' I AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURTON, Being ia direct communication with the Maker.?, and having 1 received large shipments from both makers. OOENSACKS (FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, AND Harbour's Best Fire-ply Twine MAYBE OBTAINED AT OUR STORES. . ■ . . . ■■■ .. j ■. . . 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 1 Asbburton and Rakaia.



f Fusirsp? ' otirtS's. IASHBURTON PERMANENT BUTLD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Officks : Tanckkd Street, Ashbukton nno Encourage th« saving of small sumi _L the Society will take t MONEY ON DEPOSIT In Bums of One Pound and upwards, In terest 5 per cent on the following oondi tions:— Sums of One Pound and spwarct received on Deposit, and Interest will bt 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 sums than One Pound, except when closing the amount. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent MM 6 „ 51 „ for longer periods at 6  For particular* apply EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager; EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE AND COACH FACTORY. John Paper. Junr, PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effeciently performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail (, Office.



1 B sir i oticeg. /i] ' THE RONGO PAI TENEI "kEl^*- KOUTOU EATOA i I Rfacbean Stewart** I NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. /! EW CUBE EOR CROUP KEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA ■:■'" NEW CURE FOH CHRONIC .;:" BRONCHITTS. Prepared from the Mountain and fores* Plants of New Zealand] , p , In Asthma the New Care Ims proved itsel '« , to be Head and Shoulder* Above " * All Other Remedies* THE NEW CURFisthe onl> Specific yet discovered for Diphtheria. "■■ *•; In Croap the NEW CURE has no rival. I ;It saves emetics, lighting fires, hot bath*, j and all the attendant worry incidental of w the arrival of the Midnight Monster. '!r.i In phoid Fev«f the NEW CURl^i disinfects, soothes and gives refreshing . sleep. *".""' The NEW CURK is the only tru» Lung Disinfectant •  ' In no instance lias a d»vtth occurred from diptheria whai. the "New Cure : has been freely used from the first outset ! of the disease, and so great are its pro- '-4 tective powers, th*t the complaint ha* never been known to spread to other members of the family. The New Cure, 3s M Uubust r Cigar Asthma To'nacco, 2s 6d JOB PRINTING. "p OSTK RS, Dodirers, Billheads JL Programmes, Memorandum Forms is Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, Jn vitation Cards, Order Blccks, Threshini = Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets s of all kinds. ; THT? ~ ■ ASIIBCRM Pl'B ISIIIVG (0| LIMITED, y H ™«* c swpf'Jy of Superior Jobbing 'I rype, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines I of Paper, can execute every -'4 description of Pointing on =. .v^ the shortest notice, ia ,' ; | the best t>tyle, and - S at reasonable j[■'& rates .v!',";^:| PUBLIC KOTICIi. ; /^ I"HE Office of the Ashburton PuUishii|| r : T Company, Limited, WILLI-W3 CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m...) '•',s for dinner hour in compluaee with th«:-;- rfl Factories Act. . ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. 1 FRENCH CREAM GUM '1 EXTRACT, I For producing a Head of Orewny Rich I ness upon all kinds of Syrups. Cal -fflrated Waters Been, Ales Cider Ohanopagne | &c. , I Abtillibv Lah X Lovnoir | W. J. BUSH AND CO | T\ISTILLEKS And IMFCBTEBg ■ *^ -.- '...jj OF ."'■ BSSRHTIAL OILS k FRUII i ESSENCB2 ' '"^|! SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Mannfacturen Extra Super Lemon, which is double ? the Strength of Ordinary Oonimenritl I Qualities. ' • • | Family Dairy Churns, Factory Chvrnj .:,\ ' -'A Factory Butter Workers, Family : ' ■'::! Butter Workers, Butter Fade" : tgei Print Butter Car- I riers, German Dairy 'jj | Paper ■"%} And everything needed in a cjmplet|i Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. ' )\ PORTER BLANCHARD'S SOW^ Ookookd, N.H., U.S A; "Hj Established 1818 - .vrJI HERCULES xIAJCING POWDXXtJ IS THE BEST 1 Those who hi^ve not* tried it, should; ask their Grocer for it. MftMes splen^ll Cakes, Scones, Pastry, bo. -.'. • HHRAN SPARE NT BLOCK VPfi A. MAKING MACHINERY. ■"■ ESTABLISHED -A "DORTER BLANCH AB OONCORD, N.H. UAa/ fi U.ARUFAGTUBBBB OF AHD DBAUpt 'si ALL KIRM OF ' ' ::^\ -;^l Ualrv Good* ; '■"'>:) I WmALTJTt . v ;il



JENSEN'S PRIZE I&&T)J±Xj COD LIVEB: OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST J JVERS POKJB T4STELE3S DTUESTIBLK UAN HOUTEN'B PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest. It is the Original. All others are Imitation?-. PHILADELPHIA, 1870. HAUTHAWA V'S Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY in every 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 and Druggists. THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTOR Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Marjket, as It pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its are prevents the agitation cf earbo lated or other beverages, and allows the > ediment to reman* undisturbed in the oottle Designed tot che use of hotels, resta o ..ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke pitted. Special terms to jobbers. 11 tiufaoturpd by the THE WAIK^RTOOI. OOMPANY



VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are followed Sare* 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 j Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince you TOE MAKING I AND REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling Establishments, and all Icemakinp urf Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, As for the Dead Meat Trade, and the 5.8 Merapi, for making Ice and pre serving Passengers' Provisions Dry Air Refrigerators on Lightfoot System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied to the end of 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company Jjiiaited* Wiping Director : MR. T. B, LIGHT!