The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 28.03

AsHBUBTOJi: Tuesday, February 7, 1893.

PRICE: ONE PENNY



=. n 33 notices. THE ASHBUHT3N- GUARDIAN From and after the 30th November, 1889 the term* of Snl*criptioii »« thl? Jourual . will Vw as follows, viz :— If PAID I? ADVANCE. \ ?*£ y 7. 24. od, 4 y-t »w IV BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7b 6d, by post ltte 9d „ Hjuy« 3^ od, by post, 43s Od Birth Carriage, and Death Notice* if paid toi at the time of insertion, ft 6d, iPbVoked, 4b each Stempe may be sent as payment GRATEPTJL-COMrORTIIfGr.



Business Nvtic^ . lIT T 8 0 H & STOCK 1 55 Jbwbn Stkbkt, London, E.O. I Publisners ot i/OHHKSTMAS, BIRTHDAY, i WEDDING, TEXT, «fee, OARDB Embossed Scraps, Ohromos etc. The original Publishers ot The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, * FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Noveltiea continually added ~Tow vitaijTy" DR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophoaphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility Xt 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 Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSPHITES s real Brain Food, and in oases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion a acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Churchill's signature Price, Prepared or ly by t CJ WANN /"THEM IST OWANNj UHEMIST, PARIS.



EPPS'SJOCOi , BBHAKPAST. "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 cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' biils. It is by the j ndicious use of such articles of diet th.it a constitution maybe gradually built up until Strong enongh to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We luuy escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselvea veil fortified with pure blood and a properli' nourished frame."—See articU in the Civil B*rvtm fbuelte. -v - Made simply with boiling water or milk. fold in i-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled tbU*t \ JAMES EPPS & CO., % BOMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, LONDON. ENGLAND.'



ONE box of Clark's B 41 Pills i^w ir 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 patant medicine vendors 3old proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. TpOßthe Blood is the Life. Clark's world Jj famed Blood Mixture is warranted tc cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, aadsores of all kinds, its effects are marvel lorn. Thousands of testimonials. Sold ill bottles 2a 9d, and 11s each by chemists and patant medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. BOWLES' PENNYROYAL ATSD X STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptom so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is l£d to 2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen don. Prepared only by the LINCOLIS and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions - -■ - .



OR'ZI PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS | j Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr 0. 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. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, 8 cakes. 12 exquisite . perfumes, No. 1. Onza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, .rose tea, white heliotrope and white Tiolet, 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 adias'toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Laverider— 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 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 o* youth. 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 comb, pro ctus, an<? bottle ;or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories TSss-Oriza-Incoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-Orizi Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the flc wai



1/EATING'S POWDER, JV : 7* , ■ ■ . ■ • ■ T/- EATING'S POWDER, J\. \T EATING'S POWDER, XV ' . , ' ■.■■•■■■■•' XT'EATING'S POWDER, jv .•■-■■■ !£ EATING'S POWDPR, JT EATING'S POWDER, TBUGS, FLEAS, &ILLS 4 MOTHS, BEETLES, (mosquitoes, ttakmless to animals, t_t armless to animals, o 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 Tina only. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. - KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PUBELY VEGETABLE SWKEJLMEAT, 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.



All WHO SIFFEFsra Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and fu instructions re lating to a SAFE, SIMPIE AP CERTAIN RVHIffIY Combined with simple method IuIJHIjVI of treatment, recommended by a %ading 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 ease, symptoms, etc., and enclosing stamp for reply. All communications strictly confidentia " Httmanitas, G.P.0., Melbourne



BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON DTT T Q A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine J\ of Paris, are especially .ecommended by lie Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the early stage* of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic [ourse. Noce genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggistß and Chemists through out the Colonies TTIOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, |*» Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, Ac. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill' Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY'fe Compound, ademulcen*-expec tor&nb, for coughs, colds and chest complaints. T7"AY'S Compound, for Coughs i\. Colds, is equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. XT'AY'S Tic Pills, a specific in Neuralgia t\. Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. f INUM CATHABTICUM PILLS S~J digestive, corrective, and agreeably aperient. /^OAGULINE,— Cement for broken \.y . articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England



THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARD CEAF 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 ;o 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 * its. Prepared with choice Mustard Powdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all tha qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each nanism. PARIS: P. Meulky, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and from 'Messes Fexton, Gbimwadje, & Co., Melbourne. • ACSTKAUAN Dk<JG COMFAKY, L^D >j Sydney,



VENABLES, HIWCLASS PIANOS. Hanosfor ludia and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. All parts, bcch 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 | New Zealand Insurance Company. BBTABLIB Hb"l>° '""";.. ... 18 5 9 CAPITAL—ONE~MILLION. THE PUEMIEE AND^WBALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, .VOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MAOqitfES, &0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TURItENT RATKS MILES & GO., AGENTS'



DEATH TO PARASITES ! ! SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED.  fluid rfffxnvii POWDERi (non-poisonous.) {BBKE^BBmUEEU^m^BI (poisonous.) ■ Cmml and r«con*m»n««,«| by Flock. tr..,! anil m»MMM«H »»y- - Flock. W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58^000 M. C. Orbell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... . 20,000 ■V. O. Rutherford, Amuri... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Oeago ... 30,000 G. W, Mcßae, Amuvi ... 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. nr«wiy introduced. , . JPrice—(ir. casks) s«i 6d per Price—(in kegs) sOs per cyvt. (Gallon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip, inn vn 'j tim n n «• Another well-known Powder Dip costaha 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dip. M much again . Compare the prices Chief Agrents—BLACKBURNE & 30 , Christchurch. DISTRICT AGENTS-MUeg and Co#) Aehburton and Rakaia.



IMPORTANT. CARPETJ DEPARTMENT. CITE HAVE PURCHASED FOR PROMPT NET C.\SH A ' WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN S Stock of Tapestry Carpets Un exceptionally favourable terms, j And will OFFER SAME, together with our own STOCK of TAPESTRY



CARRETS, 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 I Id, special price 2s 3d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 3e 3d, special price 2s 6d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 3s 9d, special price 2s lid per yard jO« LAMES' EN TOUT CAS SUNSHADES- Usual Prices 9s lid, 13 6d, 16s 6d Special Pricos 6s lid, 8s lid, 9s lid NEW SEASON'S DRESS MATERIALS, PRINTS GINGHAMS, MANTLES, MILLINERY, STRAW HATS, FLOWERS, &C, Now Offered at about Half-Price. SEE WINDOWS, SHOW ROOMS AND BARGAIN TABLES, i ■■ . ■ ■ ' W. Strange and Co.



IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK YOUR GROCER FOR (^^MOATE &ci COLOfcSWERMHJALS ■»■ ."•■ ■■ B^H I *&4i/»"/' CELEBRATEDfcTHEBkBXS*:r*?»t- 4| PURE INDIAN CHINA&'CEYLON TEAS PROCURABLE I



BINDING TWINE. TIT E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY DON A WHY'S TWIIfi i AT LOWEST CC7RRENT PBIOES IN L&RGU OR SMALL LOTS] -:At80; ---' H A-€ H 1 HT B3 O I I i 8 AND OTHER HARVEST REQUISITES. WOOL WOOL WOOL I LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made on all Clips consigned to v* for Sale locally, or for shipment to our London House. WOOLPACKS, TWINF, etc., supplied promptly at Lowest Prices. Our Stores are well lighted aad commodious ; specially adapted for tho Display of WOOL, and are connected with Railway Siding. ' Account Sales are promptly rendered. roteotSl 8 WUI ™lUed *>y an EXpert Pri°r t0 Sale ' *nd Vendora infcere3tß carefully MILES & CO., Ashburton aad Rakaia,



Wool. Wool. Wool. DAVID THOMAS IS MAKING CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, FREE OF COMMISSION. — o PERIODICAL SALES HELD THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, THE FIRST BEING EARLY IN DECEMBER.. ALL 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, ASHBURTON.



Turnip, Rape, & Clover Seeds. MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has just arrived per s.s. " Hatovte,' irom the Celebrated Seedhouse of MESSRS HURST AND SON, LONDON, AND I AM PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOHVEST RATES, compatible with good quality] c MANURES ARTIFICIAL AND ICHEMICAL. 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 SUPEEPHOSPHATE, BONE BUST, OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY SUPERPHOSPHATE—£S 15s per ton on trucks at Belfast - ■ ' 'O ■ D. THOMAS, sows agejit for; ashburton



hiusir* _j, ouce?. . THB KONGO Pa I TKNEI Kfct I KOUTOU KaXOA j Iffnebe«n~»iewiirt*f I KEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. EW CUBE KOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA NlsW CURE FOH OHROMIO V BRONCHITIS. Prepared hum the Mountain aad forast HwtoofNewZedhndl In 4 stJuna the New Cor* aM proved total AU Other Remedies* TIHJC MEW Cuili.*,only Spegtfe X yet dJeoorered lor Diphtheria. In Croop Urn NE WGURE has no rival Jt 5*T f™ 6**. Ifehting fires/hot hith«. »ml all the attendant wony ineidentalls the afrival of tha Hk!iiii(ht Monrtw. Inj^rpltokl Fettr the HIW OC7RI dmnfaoto, «ookh«. and girt, wltadun! Tha NEW CtTRIFV the only tra» In no intUnce ). M a d«itth ooeornd fnim di)»«him» whsii the *«N«w Can hw been frw»!y used from the firat outaet of the rii<«oHse, Midso^reat are ita pro. fcecnve \k> were, that the oomplaint hw a«ver be*n known to spretd to other members of tbe nunUy, IJ? 8 N! w ,Curo^* «T Orindeltt Boour, I Ci«w Asthma Tohaeoo, 2a 6d I _^ , JOB PRmTIHCL pOSjERS, WeddiniTrdJTfSSS'feSTS vitation Canh, Order BkakiJiKShJM- Machine Bonk^ RaceiptTa DdSS oi au Kibdfl. THU ' ASHBUBTOY PCiLfSHIIG II LTMItKD, "tf 11"' «.""PPlr "f Superior Jobbinf l>pe, Fanqr Cirda, *odßpeci»l Line« ofV l?P e*'\ «»n^ execute,erery dcacnptioir of printing on tbe shortest notice, In the best fctyle, and *t reanoaabfe raten ... • . •<• -"► PUBLIC NOTICH. VHKO*e»oftbeA«kburumPoUishii» tor dinner hour in compliance with the Factories Act. ASHBURTOK PUBLISHING CO." FRENCH aBEAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Onsamy Rich new upon all kinds of Syrups, <*r**ed Waters Bei% Ales Cider Cha»pagne Ac. ARHLLtsvUint Lovnov W. J. BUSH AND CO T\ISTILLEIIB and IMPCBTEBff o» EBSRNTIAL OILS * FRTO ESSENCKS I SOLUBLE ESSKNOES For Aerated Water Mannfacturerf] Extra Super Lemon, which a doable the Strength of Ordinary Commercial 3 Qualities. Family Dairy Churns, Factory Ohuxnr Factory Butter Workers, family. Butter Workers, Batter PackJ tges Print Butter Oar- < . ■-.. . riers, German Daivf Paper And everything needed in a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARiys SOHft '[ Ookoord, N.H., U.S AJ 1 Established 1818 HERCULES riAJQNG POWDER TS THE BEST x Those who hk-re not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendi« Oaken, Scones, Pastry, 4* rpRAN SPARK NT BLOCK IP* 1 MAKING MAOB3NERT, "DORTER BLANOHAB J CONCORD, N.H. U.&AV : f MAjtUVACTOBBBt Or JUTD DlaU|M ( 4tL KtXM OV ; Oairv Oooflsi c Z



I I Business x once 5. J ASHBURTON PJSRfIfANENI BUILD IKG AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offices : Tancheu StrksTj Juauwtov rpo Encourage th« saving of small awns -L the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In Bums of One Pound and upwards, In ' terwr 5 per ceut on the following condi tions:— : Sums of One Pound and up wares received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every complete Pound deposited, to bo 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 pare of che sum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except when dosing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 6 per cent »i it . " .i» wj v; for longer periods at € „ For particular* apply KDCTD. STEPHENS, Manager. EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGR COACH FACTORY. John Patrol, Xunr, PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effecieutjy performed.. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and pext Mail Office. ■JEN"HEN>T prize msjixalll, CO!) LIVER OIL. t MADE ONLT FROM THIS FRESHEST JJVKRS* i pmue ; TASTELESS* DTUESTIBLK j UAN HOUT EN 'S ' - PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Gora Farthest, ft is the Original. All others are Tmitationr. J PHILADELPHIA, 187 P. HAUTHJLWA 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 Market, as it palls the Cork the easiest and re moves it quickest from the Screw. 1 Its ure prevents the agitilion tl carbb lated or other beveragew, and allows the •ediment to remaiv undisturbed in the oottle Designed toi che use of hotels, rwta v »ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke pUted. Special terms to jobbers. Lf tiufactured hj the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY 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. Canbensed in the ordinary way for ' Household Purpose Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince yov JOE MAilflG AWB REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chi!lte| Establishments, and all fcemakinf anS Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, As for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s Merapi, for making Ice and pi* serving Passengers' Provisions i>ry Air Refrigerators on Idghtfoot System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied tarhe end cf 1889. The Linde British, Refrigeration Company jiniited^ ' Moving Director : MR. T. B, LIGHT* 1 F0Q7.0.K, I