The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xiv. no. 291 L

A.SHBUBTOA: Wednesday, March 1, 1893.

PBICE: ONE PENNY



business Notices.^ THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1889 the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz :— It PAID IN ADVANOK. Pot Quarter ... &» 6d, by post, 9b 6d 1 Half-year... 12a 6d, by post, 18s 6d, Year ... 24s Od, by post 37s Od IP BOOKED. per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by po*t, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15a Od, by post, 2is M .Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s (>ii Birth Marriage, and Death Notices, if paidtoi at the time of insertion, 2a 6d, ilbookel, 4s each Stamps may be sent as payment GRATEPUL-COMFORTINGr. EPPS'S COCOA, "By a thorough knowledge of the natural lawi Which govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper ties of well-selected oocoa, Mi. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured 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 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 properly nourished frame."—See article in the OivilSnvim 9<uett«. -\ Made simply with boiling water or milk. iolUiaJ-lb. packets by Grocers,labelled tlMifca JAMES EPPS & CO., 0 BOM(EOPATHIO CHEMISTS* 1 LONDON. ENGLAND!.



I Business Notices MTSOH & STOCK 55 Jbwrn Street, London, E.O. Publisners ot OHRLSTMAS, BIRTHDAY, i WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Cliromos etc. • _ The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, A FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added



i ow vrruiT v DR OHUKOHILL S Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for -the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility f t mtains two of the principal ingre JL 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 Dr Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITEB is real Brain Food, and in cases if uscular and Nervous Exhaustion * i Mjquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn i bottle bears Dr ChuiehilL's signature Price, Prepared orly by -C 1 W ANN f\ HBMISi'.' OWANNj VHEMIST, PARIS.



/ \NE box of Clark's B -tl Pills ia vrjir ~..J ranted to cu»*e all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in tho back. Guaranteed freo from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors Sold proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. fTK)R the Blood is the Life. Clark's world AJ famed Blood Mixture is warranted tc cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, itad 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 land Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. tII OWLES' PENNYROYAL A* D 1 STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is J£d to 2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLIS and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions



■MiZi- 1 PERFUMERY. 11, Place de 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. i Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—No, 2, extra fine, in boxes, 8 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white j yiolet. 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 for I 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 1 good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel. 1 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-Lacte (Oriza Milk)—An emulsivel lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on che face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Leucios) —For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness o* youth. Or zaline-Colojt»nte (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 Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-O/iz) Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the fit w«»



V EATING'S POWDER, JV rr EATING'S POWDER, jr EATING'S POWDER, IV * TT EATING'S POWDER, T£ EATING'S POWDFR, ■rr EATING'S POWDER, JV fBUGS, ELEAS, £ILLS{ MOTHS, BEETLES, TJ AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, Jrl TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, U ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, , TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but i» unrivalled in destroying PLEAS, BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS IN PURS, 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 KEATING. Sold in Tinß only. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PUEELY VEGETABLE SWEEIMEAT, 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 WHO SUFFER 'ZSfirs Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and fu instructions re lating to a SAFE, SIMPIE AP CERTAIN pVlIf fIV Combined with simple^nethod jlJjjjilJlUl 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 sonfidentia "HtJMANITAS, G.P.0., Melbourne



BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON DTTTC APPROVED by the Academy of Medicire of Paris, are especially ecommended W *he 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. Nor.c genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colon"*8 ■ _ „ F>R COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, <fee. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill*. Tolu, etc> T with Chlorodyne. KAY'& Co;&pound,ademulcen* expec torant, for cougha, colds and chest complaints. TT^AY'S Compound, for Coughs JA. Colds, is equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. T7 AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inN saralgie t\. Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron. etc. f biUM OATHARTICUM PILLS , J_j| digestive, corrective, and agreeably aperient. /^IOAGULINE,— 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 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, Bheumatism, Congestion? Paralysis, and Apoplectic Uits. Prepared :with choice Mustard Powdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. PARIS : P. Meuley, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and from Messrs Fet.ton, Grimwade, & Co., Melbourne. Australian Drug Company, Ltd t Sydney,



VENABLES, HIOH-CLASS PIANOS. \ Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid "Walnut Oases. Al 1 parts, boch Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to Tesiat every variation of temperature. 0. VENABLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road Iriiaston. London,



j Business Notices , _ New Zealand Insurance Company. BBTABLIS h"ST) 0' "... .„, 18 8 9 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THE PilttMJLjfitt AND WEAL-THJLKSr COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS ANJJ LIBKRALITy FIRE AND UtAJiINE RISKS ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MAOHMBS, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES / MILES # CO., LTD. AGENTS



DEATH TO PARASITES 1 t SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. FLUID fSP^vPiPi] POWDER CTmml anil recommended l»y Flock. lX«ft«l and r«Tomm*n«l«*«» *»r— Flock. W. Gerahd, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. ft. MeLjUN, Hawke's Bay 68,000 IM. C. Obbell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Statiori;* Gisborne ... 20,0001 A r. O. Rutherford, Amuri... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Oiago ... . 30,000' ,Q. W, Meßae, Amuvi ... 19,000 Scottish and ISew Zealand In- A. Sysions, Marlborough ... 45,000 vestment Company, South- F. H.Richmond, Marlborough 13,000 land ... 17,000 Aod by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock in. New Zealand, and many millions Owners. i hroughont the world. JWewly Iwtroilnci-il. Price— (ir. casks) Ss 6d per Price—{in kegs) sOs per <rwt. C£allon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dtp. *r% ii ot -j t r/vn nii «• Another well -known Powder Dip costs h» I Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dtp. aa muc h again. Compare the priow Ohief Agents—BLACKBURNE & 30 , Christchurch. district AGENTS-Miles and Co., Ltd. Ashburton and Kakaia.



W. STRANGE & CD'S Gtbeat Extension Sale is now om AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL Tuesday, February 28, On which day we Complete out' HALF-YEARLY STOCK-TAKING. —IMPOETANT !— SERGES- SERGKS- SHIRGE?- EX AOBANGI.



WE have Just Opened a Large Shipment of New Season's Dress Serges in shades of Navy, Blask, Cardinal and Brown, which we have purchased for Prompt Net Cash on exceptionally favonble terms. As we complete our Half-Yearly Stock- Taking on the 28ih insh, and being 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 gootfs. FIRST GENERAL AND GRAND DISPLAY. Early in March we hope to make our FIRST GENERAL and GRAJSD DISPLAY of NKW 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 QUITE EXCEPTIONAL. Ladie3 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, i BARGAINS IN READY-MADE CLOTHING, MEN'S MERCERY, &o. SPECIAL SALE ADVANTAGES TO BUYERS OF CARPETS AND PARTIES BURNISHING. W. STRANGE & CO., OHRrSTOHURCH.



IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK^>YOUR GROCER TOR NELSON^^ (KI)MOATE w *&*iP*£* CELEBRATED&THE WSZ M*&/*&, PURE INDIAN CHINA* CEYLON TEAS PROCURABLE



Wool. Wool. Wool. DA VID THOMAS MAKINU CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP^ '' FME OF COMMISSION. PERIODICAL SALES HELD THROUGBOUr THE SEASON, THE FIRST BEl&tf EARLY IN DECEMBER ALL WOOI4 plaoed in my hands for Sale will receive every cure and IX attention. My Storts and the Arcade are unsurpassed for tha display of aH 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, ASHBURTON.



Turnip, Rape, & Clorer Seeds. MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above hwjust arrived pers.s, "Matwita,' ~ zronrth^cerel)raTM~Se(j(lin.Tjße"or *' " .—*s-~r - MESSRS HURST AND SON, LONDON, AND I AM PRFPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST HATES, compatible with good quality] f - MANITBES ;■■■}. ARTIFICIAL AND CHEMICAL v A SI 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, BOSE DUST, * OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY SUPERPHOSPHATE—£S 15s per ton on trucks at Belfast " ' -0 ■ . ■ • . : • D. THOMAS, SOLB AGENT FOR) ASHBURTON '



PLOUGH SHARES. TTT E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH ' HOKNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' AT PRICES HH'HKRTO UNHEA.RD OF IN ASHBURTON, Being in direct communication with the Makers, and having received Jargejshipments from both makers. OOKNSACKS (FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, AND Harbour's Host Five-ply Twine MAY iBE OBTAINED AT OUR STORES. ■ ..' WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEATj \ OATS. OATS. BARLEY. * AND OTHER PRODUCE, WE iRE 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 rea uirecl without Commission. MILES . & CO. LTD! AHliburton and Rakala*



j Business Notices. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offices : Tancukd Strbbt, Asnatntrow , rrK) Encourage the saving of small sums JL the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound tuid upwards, In terest 5 per cent on the following condi tions:— Sums of One Pound, and up wares received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on evety complete Pound deposited, to be reckoned from the d»y pii whieii a complete Puuud shall have been deposited, up to the day on when the money shall be withdrawn A Depositor may withdraw,the wholt; or part of che sum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except when dosing tiie account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent it ii 6 . », oh  fot longer periods at 6  For particular* apply EDWD STEPHENS, Manager.



T7XCEISIOR SHOETNG FORGE iL AND COACH FACTORY. John Pasrot, Jimr, PROPHTETOR. * r:. Shoeing promptly nnd effeciently jr. performed. Painting and Repair;; a specialty. ■'■ Note the Address ■ - \ BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall ami next Mail Office.



•JENKEN'S PRIZE MEDAL 001) LIVER OIL. MAOE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST IJVKRS PnkJS TASTELESS DMJESTIBLB



• Busircjs ! otices. j THB KONGO PAI TENEI Xlii | KOUTOU KATOA Afaebenn Uttcwart^ NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA, EW CUBE EOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA.' NRW CUKE FOX CHRONIC URONCHJTrx. In Asthma the New Care has proved itsel to be Head anal Shoulders Above All Other Remedies" npHE NJfiW CURE is the onl> SperiPc X yet discovered for Diphtheria, In Croup the NEW CURE has no rival. It naves emetios, lighting firee, hot baths, and all the attendant worry incidental of the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In typhoid Fever the NEW CURE disinfects, soothes and gives refreshinL sleep. The NEW CURK ia the only true Lung Dininfectant In no instance ha* r dntth occurred from diptheria wh«n the •« New Cure i has boeu freely usod from the first outset i of the disease, ant? «o great are its pro tective powers, thct the complaint h&n never been known to spresd to othei members of the family. The New Cure, 3s tW ; Grindelia KoDust Civar Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d



XT A N HOUTBN'B PURE SOLUBLE COCOA: Best and Goes Farthest ' [t is the Original. A.ll others are Imitations, PHILADELPHIA, 187 P. HAUTHAWA V'S Reliablp PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY in every family. It blacks and polishes Ladies' and children's Boots.; Shoeg ; Rubbers, and satchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction Is conceded to be " The Standard " ] Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. ,:



THE WALKER CORK EXTRACTOR. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork J Extractor in the Market, as it ' pulls the Cork the easiest and r< moves it quickest ' from the Screw. Its ore prevents the agitition of carbo lated or other beverage**, and allows ..the ■ediment to remans undisturbed in the oottle ? Designed toi che use of hotels, rest* v .ants saloon's, clubs and Hmilies. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers, lltiufaotured by the THE WALKER TOOL OOVPANY



JOB PRINTING. T3 6STE RB, Dodders, Billheads, X Programmes, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Meuioriam Cards, In vitotion Cards, Order Elr C kn, -Threshing. Machine Bonks, Receipt, and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickeu of all kinds. TH^l .minimi nvmm to LIMITED, Haying c supply o f Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on the shortest notice, in the best btyle, and at tsasonabfft'". ■- - /---.,.., rate*



PUBLIC KOTICK r HE Omce of the Ashburton Publishing J T Company, Limited, WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. tor dinner hour in compliance with the Factories Act. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING Ca /PRKNCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Ricb ness upon all kinds of Syrups, JBrated Waters Beers, Ales Cider Ohaippagne <fee. Abiill»bv Lajjr LovnoN W. J. BUSH AND CO T\ISTILJ,EKB «nd IMFCBTEB? o* ESSENTIAL OILS & FRtJII ESSENCES. ' ■ SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturer! Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities.



VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are lollewed Save* 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 othfir Soap One trial is sufficient to convince yov TOE M A X I » G AND REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilftng Establishments, &nd all Icemakin? anc Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP : USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, &a for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s Merapi, for making Ice and pr? j serving Passengers' Provisions Dry Air Refrigerators on Lightfoot System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied to the end of 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company Jiiuitedl Manning Director : MR. T. B LIGHT" FOOT, 0 V,



Family Dairy Churns, Factory Oburni Factory Butter Workers, Family . Batter Workers, Butter Rwkj'. \gm Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paper And everything needed in « omplele Creamery or Butter Factory^,- ■ Send for Circulars and Prices! ■ < PORTER BLANOHARD'S SONS Oonooed, N.H., U.S A Established 1818



HERCULES MAKING POWDEI' IS THE BEST Those who htv e not tried it, *houJd ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendic Cakes, Scones, Pastry, 6* mRAN SPARE NT BLOCK ICF i MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED "DORTER BLANCH AB CONCORD, N.H. U.S.A, MAXUrAOTUBEBS Of AND DIALIBI ALL KINM OF JJatrv Goods* «PBCIiiTTTY