The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 2012.

Ihhbitbton : ihiirsday, March 2, 1893.

PRICE: ONE PENNt



tf:>&inv:&s Notices. TffK ASKH'JRTOM UUAKD£aN From aud after the 30th November, IM9 the terms of .Sulmoriptio'i fc«.; thi> jonnm I will ha aa follows, viz :— JU" PAID IS ADVANCE. Pot Quartet ... 8s 6d, by post, fe 8«i \ Half-year... 12b 6d, by post, 18s 81 Year ... 24s Od, by post 37s Od IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7h tid, by post, 10a 96 „ Half-year... 15* Oil, by post, *2is 61 , \ear ... 90a Od, by post, 43s 0.1 Birth. Marriage, <md Death Notices, if paid roi at the time of insertion, 2s fid, if booked, 4s each Stamps may be sent as payment , GRATEFUL- COMrORTDfCr. EPPS'SjCOCOA. ;br,bakfast. **f • thorough knowledge of the natural laws Which govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper ties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Enpg Las provided our breakfast tables with a, delicately-flavoured beverage which may save as many heavy doctors' bills. Itisbytheiudicioususeofsucharticlesofdiet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to roelst every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us toady to attack wherever there is a weak point. We nay escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properl] nourished frame."-6ee article is toe Civil Smrvtm fiomttt. -s Made simply with boiling water or milk. foiaini-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled ttUU** v JAMES EPPS & CO., # BOMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTS* LONDON, ENGLAND. ' ONE box of Clark's B 41 Pills ia war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in fcho back. Guaranteed free, from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors 3old proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. LTIORthe Blood is the Life. Clark's worl£ JO famed Blood Mixture is warranted tc cleanse the blood from all imparities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, aad sores of all kinds, its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles £s 9d, and 11s each by chemists and patant medicine vendor* everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. mOWLES' PENNYROYAL AISD X STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is IJdto2s 9d ol all Chemists and Patent Meaiciie Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions



1 Biisinesi Nonces tf I S O rf <fe STOCK 55 JgWRN dTHBBT, IjOKDON, 8.0 Publibners of OHRUTMAS, BIRTHDAY, | WEDDING, TEXT, Ac, CARDS EmbosseU Scraps, Chromos etc. Tna origin.il Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN KMBOSSED MECHANICAL, * FRINUED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually addori



S QW VITUIT.Y DR CHURCHILL S v Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility tt mtaini! two of the principal ingre dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Fhosphoru* and lame. It cannot be too ghlyrecommended for Delica Childre Ov Churchill s Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSVHITBB Ij real Brain Food, and in ease? vluscular and Nervous Exhaustion >»? Acquired a world-wide reputation. Eact* bottle bears Dr Chuichill's sipnature Price, Prepared or\y bj OW A Nil" f'\ HBMIST nWANNj VHEMIST* PARIS. j



Wlk PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS 1 Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr O. Rovell. The best soap i for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Sivon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Saron-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 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 adia?'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 decay. Oriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth-without affecting t 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 lie Leucios)—For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness o* youjfch. 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 i comb, pro ctus, an<* bottle ;or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza^lncoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quit? a nosegay of violets. ss-OjUzi Suave white iotrope Boy quet of the fl< to



T£ EATING'S POWDER, jr EATING'S POWDER, TTEATING'B POWDER, Jtv \T EATING'S POWDER, XV TZEATING'S POWDFR, T> EATING'S POWDER, XV f BUGS, FLEAS, KILLSJ MOTHS, BEETLES, 1 MOSQUITOES. TJ AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, J_J ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, O 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 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 rvaxLY vegetable sweexmeat, 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. bla¥ca¥ds"~~" lODINE OP IRON A T TTC A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine XX of Paris, are especiallj .ecommended tothe Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, fete.), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic [ourse. None genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaprte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through' out the Colonies



11l Via SUFFER ¥i°^;"Z Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and fu instructions re lating to a VM, SIMPLE AND CERTAIN PTUrnV Combined with simple method RJulullU I 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 "HIJMANITAS, G.P.0., Melbourne



"TITOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, p> Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, &c. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill^ Tolu, etc.* with Chlorodyne. KAY'& Compound, ademulcenfexpec- .. torwnfc, for cough 3, colds and chest complaints. T/^AY'S Compound, for Coughs XX. Colds, is equfclly serviceable Horses and Cattle. TT AY'S Tic Pills, a specific in» suralgi* 1A- Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. f INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS JLj digestive, corrective, and agreeably Aperient. /"IOAGULINE,— Cement for broken Vyf 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 mi i dispositions. The Sinapism is employed with success !in cases of Neuralgia, Diseases of the I Throat, Palpitations of the Heart, Convulsions, Lumbago, Bheumatism, Congestion? Paralysis, and Apoplectic bits Prepared.with choice Mustard Powdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each nanism. PARIS : P. Meuley, 135 Rue Sfc-Antoine. To b» had from all Chemists and from Messrs FEr.Tow, G rimwapjs, & Co., Melbourne. ACSTttAUAN DkCTCJ COMPANY, LTD * Sydnov,



VENABLES, HlttH-OLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid "Walnut Oases. Al' parts, bcch Internal and External, Specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. 0. VENABLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington London*



: usincsii Notices r;c,/ mm lusordace Coi panj. KBTABLIBH"iI) 0 ".. ... 18«» CAPITAL—ONEMILLION. , THE PiiISHIJSB ANJ)~WEALTHIBST OOLONUL COMPANY. NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "HARINE RISKS ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, VHRBSHINO MACHINES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TCRRBNT RATRB MILES & CO., LTD. AGENTS



DEATH TO PARASITES ! ! SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. -....„. ' ! FLUID |fßPnfsg| POWDER Ua«d n4 rccQimnfinilpd by Flock. €•«.,! anil rrrnmm««<lf4l hr- Flock. W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. C. Okbell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Wainpna Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 j -V. O. Ruthkrfoiid, Amuri ... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Orago ... 30,000 !O. W, Mcßae, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In- A. Symoxs, 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 ISew Zealand, and many millions Owners. throughout the world, Ifewiy ■ntrodwc**. £»rice—(ir. casks) 5s 6d per Price—(in kegs) 5O» per owt. drallon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. -n a -m 'i i *m * « «. Another wel'-known Powder Dip costs hft 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dip. \ M much again. Compare the prices Chief Agents—BLACKBURNE & 30 , Christchurch. distmct AGENTS-Miles and Co., Ltd. Ashburton and Rakaia.



W. STRANGE & OCX'S Great Extension Sals is now on, ADD WILL CONTINUE UNTIL Tuesday, February 28, On which day we Complete our HALF-YEARLY STOCK-TAKING. j —IMPOBTANT!— : SEEGES- SERGES- SSRGUS EX AURANGI. 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 28th inst., 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 goods. FIRST GENEBAI AND GRAND DISPLAY. Early in March we hope to make our FIRST GENERAL and GRAJSD 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 QUITE EXCEPTIONAL. Ladiea 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, &c. SPECIAL SALE ADVANTAGES TO BUYERS OP CARPETS AND PARTIES FURNISHING. W. STRANGE & CO., OHRJSTCHUROH.



. j_~ 1 _* IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK YOUR GROCER FOR NELSONS oJO^MOATE4^ *&*/**&>. CELEBRAIED&THE B€StW&'¥m& 1 PURE INDIAN CHINA& CEYLON TEAS PROCURABLE



Wool. Wool. Wool. DAVID THOMAS MAKING CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, FHEE OF COMMISSION. PERIODICAL SALES . .• ■ - "■- • i HELD THROUGHOUr THE SEASON, THE FIRST BETfctf ! EARLY IN DECEMBER ALL WOOL placed in my hands for Sale will receive every car* 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 sotd will be ! delivered into the trucks, absolutely without charge to the vendor.



DAVID THOMAS, Stock and Station Agent, ASHBURXON. Turnip, Rape, & Clover Seeds, MY SKASON'S SUPPLY of the above has just armed pera.s. "M*tauta,' from the Celebrated Seedhcuse of , MESSRS HURST AND SON, LONDON, AND I AM PRFPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST HATES, compatible with good quality]



MANUBES .. • 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, BONE DUST, OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY SUPERPHOSPHATE—£S 15s per ton on trucks at Belfast ~" ■> O ■ ■■ D. THOMAS, SOLE AGENT FOR; ASHBURTOf?



PLOUGH SHAKES. VtT US AHE PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH HOHNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURION, , • Being iv direct communication with the Maker?, and having received iarge(shipuientß from both makers. CORNS ACKS (FULL SIZE AND FULL WETGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, ASfP Harbour's Best :F!ve-pljr Twl«e MAY IBE OBTAINED AT OUR STORES. WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT OATS. , OATS. BARLEY. AND OTHER PRODUCE. \VE 4RE PROMPT CASH BUYERS of aH Sorts of PRODUCE at Market Prioes, and are prepared to Store Grain on Farmers' account, and to make Advances if roauired without Commission. MILES & CO. LTD 1 . Ashburton and Knkala.



B-jsir- d oiice?. i THE JtUXGO Pal TENEI Kfci I KOUTOU KATUA ffncbevn mewurt'f MEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. EW CUBE KOR CROUP NKW, CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC , /^RONCHTTTS. Propped from the Mountain and forest . Plants of New Zealand} ;, AH Ocher Remedies* 1 yet duoor«r«d for Dtphthiu. In Croup ttw hMnorira!. »nd all the attendant mm iookUntai of .' ; : - _i: r;v--- :: 5 The HEWOITRK ia the only tra» : Xnnf Dismfectant ' ■ - " ~: hi no imtanoit lilw a dekih ocoiinred from aiptheria whan the •« New Core iias -been freely used from the first outlet of the disease, an'dsoftreat are ita pro tective powers, thsMt the obmphunt has never be«n known to spretd to other memtiien of the family. The Few Core, 3n da ; Grindelia Robo»t ; CJvar Asthma Tohaoco. 2s 6d ''■',< JOB t PRINTINC. "POSTERS, Dodgers, BUlheads, Fornfs, wedding Cards, Momoriam Card*, In wtarion Carda, Order Blccks, Threahint Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery &**** Banquet Mentis, and TiekeU of all kind*. THY ' ' '' "; ISOBliim FlifillSßhC fO LTMITED, . " - - ; H*Tin* « *opp»y of Superior Jobbing ;' Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing bn ; the shortest notice, la the best 6tyle, and * -,'■} at reasonaU* ". - :<, rate* ' . ■.. -"*



ASHBORT"N PKRatANEtfI BUILD lIP G ANT) INVESTMENT SOCIETY. OmcßS: Tavckkd Stueit, Abhbcktoit rpo Encourage th« aa«ring of small sons JL the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound Hud upwards, In-, tenet 5 per ceut ou the full* wing condi . tions:— ; Sums of One Pound and vpwarce received on.' Deposit, and Interest will be Allowed on every, complete Pound deposited, to be reckoned from the day ou which a, complete Pound bhall havt been deposited, up to the day on when the money shall be withdrawn r A Depositor may withdraw the whoL or part; of che sum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except when dosing the aooount. Depostts taken for S months at 6 percent .ii it * »i ~f " foe longer, periods at o  ForpartiMdark apply ■ ..,-- EDWD STEPHENS, : < ■• ' ' Manager. •jj..-. • _ y -.^ i . -.,,,:.;;;^jt-^ TT XO»LSO^ 'A^OBmO, FORGR 3J.4 ■ •- , " xtnt', '"' , • COACH/FACTORY. John Pftflrof. Junr, PROPHIETOR. Shoeing promptly and efficiently performed' Coach Paintins; and Repairs a specialty."** Note the Address ■'■• BUPNUTT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office.



JEKBEN'B (•^0!) LIVER OIL ■'■-*■_■' MAOE ONLT>ROMTHE FRKSHKST fJYERS PUl<iß T4STELEaa DT«ESTIBLB UAN HOUTEN'B ' PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Gws Farthest - [tis the Original. All othcrti arc Troitationp. , PHILADELPHIA, 1876. HAUTHAWAVB 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 Market, as it r . pulls the Cork the easiest and it moves it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation ct carbo lated or other beverage*, and allows the ■ ediment to reman* undisturbed in the oottle ' Designed to*, che use of hotels, rwta v ..ants saloons, dubs, and Orna mental in appearahae and full nicke pfoted. Special terms to jobbers. £f %iufactur*d by the THB WAHTCRTOOI. OOVPANY



VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are tollewed 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 other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince yov



■ ■ ■ I >• r i 1. _ - | PUBLIC KOTICIt. 3 r HE Office of the Ashburton Putlisniin 'Company, Limited, WILL BS ■'* CLOSED daily from «.» to 1.30 p. a . : for dinner hoar in oompliuiee -with th* '■'•'* Factories Act. ASHBURTON tUBLISHING CO; FRENCH CREAM QUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Ricb " : new upon all kinds of Syrups, Crated Waters Been, : Ales Cider Obaa»wume .. ABXiLLtr* Lakjc Lownon " ~'f W. J. BUSH AND CO ; T\ISTIL),EKS and IMPCBTBBP • w • - -!*- BISBRNTIAL OILS * FRUH * ESSENCES,. ' .'■' <:'-f SOLUBLE ESSENCES ■ For Aerated Water Mannfectaren • Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. Familj Dairy Churns, Factory Churm v Factory Butter 'Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Paok; T"~^ \gw Print Butter Car* rien, German DiAvf ' Paper And everything needed in a cjmplefr Oreaicery or Butter Factory. > ; Send fur Circulars and Prices. - PORTER BLANOHARD'S BOfit' 5" i OnrooED, N.H., U.S A) ;';'^j Established 1818 HERCULES iIAKING POWDER ' : IS THE BEST H Those who hive not tried it, shoulJ afk their Grocer for it. Makes spleodir • -Oakes, Scones, Pastry, **, •"M^l mRAN SPARE NT BLOCK K^'* \ J. MAKING MACHINERt. '*« ESTABLISHED /;3 ( J "pORTERBLANCHAB " . CONCORD, N.BC JJMJI. \ ',. ff I BlAjryrAOTUsutfl t>r ahd DiAtmi.;:-,;,; | ALL KIHM O# - V^^^J Oaisrr Goodss ' "-'•



TOE MAKING AWB REFRIGERATION On th a Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stored, Freezing and Chuftef E itablishments, and all Icemakinp tn< Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, &a . for the Dead Meat Trade, and the «.» Merapi, for making Ice and pw serving Pawengers' Provisions i>ry Air Ref ngerators on Lightfoot System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied to che end of 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company i jjittited* Mw»?iog Director : MR. T. B. LIGHT FQOr,o^