The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 2594

\ ..." Ashbttrtojn : Thursday, February 9, 1898.

PRICE: OMS PENNY



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j Business Nouees MTSOH & STOCK 55 Jewesn Stkket, London, E.O. I Publisners of I OHRTtfTM A.S, BI KTH DA V, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromos etc. Tha original Publishers of Tbe Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, A FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added ~nwTTrwr7~ DR OHUROHILL S Syrup Hypophosphite Si Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chront Cough and General Debility £t mtains two of the principal ingre j dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Phosphoriu and fame. It cannot be tor ghly recommended for Delica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSPHITEB id real Brain Food, and in cases ■Vtuscular and Nervous Exhaustion »j acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Chui chill's signature Price, Prepared orly by Ci WANN HHEMISI HWANNj VJHEMIST, PARIS.



QRATEPUL-COMrORTINGr. EPPS'SJOCOA, ;BRBAKPAST. _*By a thorough knowledge of the natural l&tni Which govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper ties of well-selected cocoa, Air. Epps lias 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 maybe gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies arc floating around us toady to attack wherever there is a weak point. Wd may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves Troll fortiflad with pure blood and a proper!}' nourished frame."—See article in the Civil S*rvit9 fhuttte. -. Made simply with boiling water or milfr. foUin 1-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled Ural** N JAMES EPPS & CO., # BOMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, LONDON, ENGLAND^ /^\NE box'of Clark's B 41 Pills v vr.xv \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 CJouncies Drue; Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. i



rpOR the Blood is the Life. Clark's world f- 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, and 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. nnOWLES'- PENNYROYAL AND J STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptom so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is J|d to 2s 9d of ail Chemists and Patent Mediciie Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN aid MIDLANP COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tiona XT EATING'S POWDER, \r EATING'S POWDER, JV *- T>r EATING'S POWDER, iv T£ EATING'S POWDER, T£ EATING'S POWDFR, \T EATING'S POWDER, XV fBUGS, FLEAS, KILLS- MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. TT AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, O 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 KEATING. Sold in Tina ohlv. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PURELY 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 J Children. Sold in tins, by all Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London.



ORIZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, X E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS I j ■ Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—-From the for mule of Dr O. Revell. The best soap for rendering the skin whitie and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Oriza-Velonte, v exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—No, 2, extra fine, in boxes, S calces. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white yiolet. Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline—rToilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted forl adias'toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavehder— Sprigs of 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 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-Lacte (Oriza Milk) —An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. Oreme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios)—For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth. o Or Ealine-Colotante (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, am* bottle ;or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. 88-Orizi Suave whito iotrope Bou quet of the fk w«



All ¥■• SUFBl'Sss^a Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and fu instructions re lating to a safe, simple ap UAtl DpltrnV Combined with simple method UjJlllilUL 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 OP IRON p¥T TO A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine J\ of Paris, are especially . ecommended by fhe 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 [onrse. None 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, &c. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill' Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY'& Compound, a demulcenfexpec- tcrwifc, for cough 3, colds and chest complaints. TT"AY(S Compound, for Coughs j\. Colds, is equ&ily serviceable Horses and Cattle. T7 r AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inN earalgw l\. Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. r INUM OATHARTICUM PILLS _I_J digestive, corrective, and agreeably aperient. rHOAGULINE.— Cement for broken \J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England



THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARP LEAF JS 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, Rheumatism,, Congestions, Paralysis, and Apopteetio Jt!its, Prepared with choice Mustard Powdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. PARTS; P. Meuley, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and from Messes Felton, Gruviwadb, & Co., Melbourne. At'STRALIA^ DEW COMPANY, &?» Sydney,



VENABLES, HIOrH-CLASS PIANQS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oaseg. All parts, bcph Internal and External, »pecially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. C. VENABLES & OQ. 137 and 189 Essex Boad Islington. Loudon,



I Business Notices New MM Insorattce Company. BSTA BL I S h"eD° ".. ... 18 5 9 CAPITAL—ONEMILLION. TUB PKKtfl&B AND WEALrEIESr COLONIAL COMPANY. NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY 1 FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES MILES & CO., AGENTS



DEATH TO PARASITES !! SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. *"•■*" "w_... ■ FLUID IJfnTfTCi PmER, (XON-POISONOUS.) f*^^^^^^^^^"^) (POISONOUS.) IT««d »nd r*coniai«nd«d »y Flock. tT««d anil r*camm««itd«d tty— Flock. W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000! M. C. Okbell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 JV. 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 ... ... ... 17,00$ Amd 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. Mewiy introduced. J?rice—(in casks) S»s 6<l per Price—(m kegs) sOs per ow*. Orallon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. 1n n m j i innn v r\> Another well -known Powder Dip costs ha 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dip. M muc h again. Compare the prices Chief Agjeuts—BLACKBURNE & 30 , Christchurch. district AGENTs-Miles and Co., A&hburton and Bakaia.



IMPORTANT. CARPET DEPABTMENT. fTITE HAVE PURCHASED FOR PROMPT NET CA.SH A ' WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN S Stock of Tapestry Carpets On exceptionally favourable terms, And will OFFER SAME, together with our own STOCK of TAPESTRY CARPETS, FOR SALK 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 2slid, special price 2s 3d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 3s 3d, special price 2s 6d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 3s 9d, special price 2s lid per yard (O« LADIES' EN TOUT CAS SUNSHABES- Usual Prices 9s lid, 13 6d, 16s 6d Special Prices 6s lid, 8s lid, 9s lid NEW SEASON'S DRESS MATERIALS, PRINTS GINGHAMS, MANTLES, MILLINERY, STRAW T HATS, FLOWERS, &c, ' Now Offered at about Half-Price. i .-'■■' i . . i •' , , SEE .WINDOWS, SHOW ROOMS AND BARGAIN TABLES » ; W. Strange and Co.



IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK YOUR GROCER FOR mm^^^^m* Wk. JB -W^ L\ ■■■■■I , <!>«:© MOATE &CA #S<*f**L' CELEBRATEDfcTHEBESn^ft^ani^ PURE INDIAN CHINA&CEYUON TEAS PROCURABLE ■ ■



BINDING TWINE. TTH" E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY I>O\A€JIIY'S TWIYE AT LOWEST CURRENT PBIOES IS LARG2 OR SMALL LOTft] -:ALSO:- M A € IK I-W X O I 1 i AND OTHER HARVEST REQUISITES. . WOOL WOOL WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made on all Clips onsigned to ih for Sale locally, or for shipment to our London House. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, etc., supplied promptly at Lowest Prices. tJZSS, Store. s are well ''ghted and commodious ; specially adapted for tho Display of WOOL, and are connected with Railway Siding. Account Sales are promptly rendered. All Lots will be vilued by an Expert prior to Sale, and Vendors interests carefully protected. * MILES & CO. Ashburton and Rakaia



Wool. Wool. Wool. DAVID THOMAS MA.KING CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, FBEE OF COMMISSION. PERIODICAL SALES HELD THROUGfIOUI THE SEASON, THE FIRST BEING EARLY IN DECEMBER. i LL WOOL placed in my hands for Sale will receive every care and ii. 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, ASHBURTON.



Turnip, Rape, & Cloyer Seeds. MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has just arrived pers.s. "MaUnfca, 1 irom the Celebrated Seedhouse of MESSRS HURST AND SON, LONDON, AND I AM PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST RATES, compatible with good quality] MANUBES ARTIFICIAL AND [CHEMICAL. AS 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 SUPEKPHOSPHATE, BONE DUST, OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY SUPERPHOSPHATE—£6 15s per ton on trucks at Belfast a " '■- "O » 1 D. THOMAS, ) • SOLD! AGENT rQRJ ASHBURTON



1 Ru&ir* ,j otice?. > j Ttil ROSGO P.M TRNBI "Kfcr™ J KOUTOU KAXOA j Uacbean MewartV •! NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA, EW CUBE EOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERU NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITTB. Prepared trom the Mountain tad forest Plants of New Zealand) Tn Asthma the New Cure has proredltsel to be Head a»i ShotifcleriAbove All Other Bemedies* TTWR KKW CURBisfJie only Sperifc L yet disowei^ for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEW CURE has no rival It «arwi ometioa, lighting tree, hot bsthe.' ana all the attendant irony incidental of the arrival of the »Ikini<ht Monster. In iyphoid Fever the KKW OORI disinfects, soothes, and gives refreahini, sleep. - _ • The NEW CTTRFis the only tru* Lung Piinnfectaiit In tin tnFtance Lai a death occurred from diptheria whsit the **New Cure h«s boen freely uited from the first outset of th« liUeaue, and so greei. are its pn> teenre powers, th»t the. complaint he* never be«n known to sprawl to other members of the family. The New Core, 3« «d ; Orindelia RuOust Cimr Asthma Toliaoco, 2a 6d JOB PfiINTINC. POSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads. «r i ,.rro«™ mm «^Me»orandnmFoniis» Wedding Cards, Momoriam Cards, In vitation Cards. Order Blccks, Threshina Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Booksi, Banquet Menus, and Tickets , of all kinds. THK mmm nmmn to LIMITED., H^Linrf i^PrtX «f Superior Jobbing Jjpe, Fancy Cards, andSpeoi%l Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on the shortest notice, la the best fctyle. and at reasonable rates.



I Busir »•-?' 1 -n- .i 3. i i " ■ ■ ■ ' ■ ■ ■ ■ "■ ASHItURTnN I'KllirfANl-.N't BUILD ISO- A^l> UfVKbTMEMT SUCIJim. Offices : Tjlncuku Street, Ashbcutok rpo Encourage the saving of small sums _L the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, In terest 5 per cent on the following condi tions :— Sums of One Pound and up wares received on Deposit, and Interest will !>e allowed on every complete Pound deposited, to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall have been deposited, up to che day on when the money shall be withdrawn, A Depositor may withdraw the whole or part of che sum deposited, but not in less sum* than One Pound, except when closing the aoobunt. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per of nt KMT longer periods at 6  For particular) apply KDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. TTXCELSIoa SHOEING FORGE Hi AM) COAOH FACTORY. John Pasrcf• Juiir, PROPRIETOR. Shoctrig promptly and effeciently performed. Couch Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — Bt'fcNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall ami next Mail (, Office. I



JENS EN'B COD LIVER OIL, MAtm ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS" PHhfi TASTELESS DTUESTIBLF



UAN HOUTBN'B PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest. It is the Originai. All others are Imitation?. PHILADELPHIA, 187 C. BAUTHAWA Y'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 v 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 tt pulls the Cork the easiest and r< moves it quickest from the Screw. Its ore prevents the agitilion tf carbo lated or other beverage*, and allows the 'ediment to remain undisturbed in the oottle Designed toi che use of hotels, rssta v ..ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers, liftiufactured by the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY



VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are toll©wed Save* Money, Labor, and Time. Put* an end to Washing-Day Worries I Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. C&n be used in the ordinary way for Household Purpose Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince yov



PUBLIC KOTIOk. I HE Office of the Ashburton Publishing Lf T Company, Limited, WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. for dinner hour in compliance with the Factories Act. ASHBURTOK HJBLISRING CO. i FRENCH CREAM GCTltf EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich > ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Crated Waters Been, Ales Cider Ohavpagne i dec. ' Abullmt Lakk Lovnoir W. J. BUSH AND CO T\ISTILLEKS And IMFCBTEBS ESSENTIAL OILS k FRTO ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers' Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercwl Qualities.



Family Dairy Chums, Factory Chutnr Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Batter Pack \ges Print Butter Oar riors, German Dsivf Paper And everything needed in a cjmplete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANOHARD'S 8029* Oovcobd, N.H., U.S AJ Established 1818



JOE MAYING 4KB REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia,! For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chfllfaf Establishments, and all Icemakinr and Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. As for the Dead Meat Trade, and the 6.9 Merapi, for making Ice and pre serving Passengers' Provisions Ory Air Refrigerators oh Lightfoot System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied to the end cf 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company \ jamited* Mcwving Director : MR. T. B, LIQBI? " FOOr.CE.



HERCULES MAKING POWDEIt TS THE BEST Those who hk^e not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendia , Oaket, Scones, Pastry, ka. mRAN SPARE NT BLOCK IOF i. MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED -pORTERBLANOHAB OONpORD, N.H. U.B.A, MAHUFAOnnXBS , OF AVD DIAUBt ALL KIIM QW Uolrv Goods s