The Ashburton Guardian.

yoL. xiv. no. 2937.

Ashburtojn: Saturday, April 1, 1898.

PBICB: ONJS PENNY



tiusinoss Notices. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. i Vtom and after the 30th November, 1889 ilia terms of Subscription to thi* journal \> ill be as follows, viz:— I IF PAID IK ADVANCE. Per Quarter .« 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6d \ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18a 6d J Year ... 24a Od, by post 37a Od • IT BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7a 6d, by post, 10» 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d , Year ... 30a Od, by post, 43s Od Birth Carriage, and Death Notices, if paid t6i at the time, of insertion, 2a 6d, if booked, 4a eaoh Stamps may be sent as j ■ ivment i GRATgrUL— OOMPORTINGh EPPS'SJOCOA, "By a thorough knowledge of the natural lows . Much govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by « careful application of the fine proper ties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps hai provided oar breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy dootorr bills. Icisbythejudioioususeofaucharticleaofdiet that a constitution maybe gradually built up uutil Strong enough to resist every tendency to disease, Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around as ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may •scape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properli nourished fcame."-See article in the Civil Snvkk Qaatttt, -» Made simply with boiling water or milk. foldin i-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled this** JAMES EPPS & CO* * HOMEOPATHIC CHEMISTS* LONPON. ENGLAND/* ONE box of Clark's B *1 Pilla la war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex- i (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 Sold proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England I For sale by the wholesale Houses. I TTIOR the Blood is the Life. Clark's world 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, aad 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 iand Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. rnOWLES' PENNYROYAL AM) X STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES cjuickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing sympbons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is Jsd to 2s 9d oi all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG I CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions T£ EATING'S POWDER, rr EATING'S POWDER, TT EATING'S POWDER, 1 Jv *■•■■■ \T EATING'S POWDER, xv J£ EATING'S POWDPR, •tr EATING'S POWDER, XV fBUGS, FLEAS, &ILLS MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. TT AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, ITT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, JJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, O ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, rj ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but is unrivalled in destroying FLEAS, BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS IN FURS, and every other species of insect. Spprtamen 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. y> KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PCEKLY VEGETABLE SWEEIMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most Agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal or threap 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, j ELANCARDS~~" lODINE OF IRON HTT TO APPROVED by the Academy of Medicine of Paris, are especially . ecommended by the Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weakneas, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and .; regelating its periodic [ourse. Nor.c genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paria. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through' out the Colonies  F>R COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, Ac. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill" Tolu, etc»v with Chlorodyne. KAY'& Compound, ademulcenfexpec- tcr&nfc, for coughs, colds and chest complaints. TRAY'S Compound, for Coughs Jl\. Colds, is equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. TT AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inN enralgi* |\ Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. LIISUM OATHARTICUM PILLS digestive, corrective, and agreeably Aperient. ( IOAGULINE,— Cement for broken V^ artioleß. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England VENABLES, HIOH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates }n 36]ifl Walnut Oases. Ail parts, bech Internal and External, gpocially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. C. YENABLES $ CQ. 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington, London,



j Business Notices ITtSO'H. & STOCK JU. 55 Jkwkn Stbert, London, E.G. Publianers of OHRLSTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, <fee, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Ohromos etc. The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, 4 FRINGED CARDS ' .'- — • 1 Large Variety always kept in stock and Noveltiea continually added ~~LOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL 8 Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed, by the faculty for the cure of Consumption,- Chroiii'Cough and General Debility Xt mtains two of the principal ingre, diente 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 HYPOPHOSPHITEB is real Brain Food, and in cases nfuscular and Nervous Exhaustion *j acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Chui chill's signature Price, Prepared or ly bj SWANN / ,'HEMISI .WANNjUHEMIST, . PARIS. ORIZA PERFUMERY. ': 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS JU — 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-Velonie, 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-Ihcorore, superior quality, .rose tea, white heliotrope and white yiolet. Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water wth the perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted forl adies" toilets. Orlza-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 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. Or aaline-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 Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-O/iza Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the fk wot PAE OIDIUM MANUFACTURED BY Gounelle Jeune, SALON—FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia: CEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., 3 BO9tCII.9EVPI.ACI!, MELBOURNE. A MOST powerful Insecticide, and guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mil dew, Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para sitical Insects of Plants, Vegetable Gardens, etc. ■" ;" -' '■■ 'l!i' Is now in use in most of jthe Vineyards in Victoria and gives great satisfaction. The Par Oidium has been tried in the great Western District on Peach Trees with great success. ORPHAN OIL, The great discovery for Phylloxera, Codlin Moth, and disease in Sugar Cane. For Pamphlets and all information apply to GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO , 3 Somkrset Place, MELBOURNE. THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARP 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. v The Sinapism is employed with success in cases of Neuralgia, Diseases of the Throat, Palpitations of the Heart, Convulsions/ Lumbago, Rheumatism, Congestions- Paralysis, and Apoplectic fits/ ' ■ ' ', -■ Prepared with choice Mustard Powdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. ' f PARIS : P. Meuley, 135 Rue St-Antoino. To b-4 had from all Chemists and fron AnffiuuAJf D»DG Company. Lm Sydney



I • Business Notices New Zealand Insurance Company. l ESTABLISH"!!) 0 ".. .„ 1859 CAPITAL—ONE"MILLION. THE PBEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL "- COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY ! FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISgS ON GROWING CROPS, ! THRESHING MAOHItfIS, Ao., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST X TRRENTBATKB MILES & CO., LTD. AGENTS DEATH TO PARASITLS I t SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. FLU 10 |fSgnisi| POWD U (non-poisonous.) . (poisonous.) Used and recommended »y Flock. U««d »nd rr«omm««ded i»y- Flock. W. Gerabd, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. C. Obbell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisbome ... 20,000 •V. O. Rutherford, Amuri... * 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Otago ... 30,000 G. W, Mcßab, Amuri %.. 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In- A. Symons, Marlbor'ough ... 45,000 vestment Company, Sou th- F. H. Richmond, Maryborough 13,000 land ... ... ... 17,000 A»d by owners of o^er 5,000,000 aheep And by many other well-known Flock in New Zealand, and many millions Owners, hroughont the world. % Ifewly Introduced. JPrice—(ir. casks) 5s 6d per Price—(in kegs) sOs per cypvt. Grailon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. : 1n 77 -m 'j i inns* ii «• Another well -known Powder Dip cost* ha 1 Gallon Muta makes 100 Gallons Dip. M much again. Compare the prices Chief A-gfents—BLACKBURNE & 30, Ohriatchurch. DISTRICT AGENTS-Mil eß and Co^ Ltd . Ashburton and Eakaia. W. STRANGE & CO. 1893. AUTUMN AND WINTER 1893. "DEFOPJ3 fully entering upon our Autumn and Winter Seasons Trade wo *-* would respectfully direct the attention of patrons to the unparalleled ad vantages we are prepared to offer. THE SUCCESS ATTENDING OUR EFFORTS Since the reorganisation of our business in February, 1892, is without parallel, and in order to provide for further development, and for the better accommoda tion and convenience of customers, we have been compelled to make further and extensive alterations and additions to our premises. THE SHOPS LATELY OCCUPIED By Messrs Wilkinson and Lake respectively have been added to our Mantle and Millinery Show Room, and a new main doorway will be opened in course ot a fair days leading to all Ladies' Department. THE LAH&E NEW SHOW WINDOWS For the Display of Mantles and Millinery will also form an interesting feature of the new arrangements. THE GENTLEMEN'S DEPARTMENTS. % , Hats, Hosiery, Clothing, &c, are now being re-floored, re-fitted, and re-deco rated, and new Show Rooms and Fitting-on Rooms provided for the Bespoke Tailoring Departments. OUR MISS GUNNING HAMB AND MR FODEN Together have recently visited the Home and European Markets, where they have met with the most unqualified success. Never before were we in a position to place before, the public of this colouy such wonderful value. Those desirable features so much appreciated b/our friends in bygone yeaas have this season been greatly accentuated, ENORMOUS STOCKS, ■ LATEbT FASHIONS, NEWEST AND FRESHEST GOODS, AT ' LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICES. '. i The Mantles, Cloaks, Millinery, &c, Have b«eli personally selected by Miss Cunningliame, and these, together w;th our Splendid and Unrivalled Ranges of New Season's Novelty Dresses, are deserving of Special Mention, and would well repay a visit of inspection. AN IMPORTANT PURCHASE. We have been fortunate in seenring for prompt net cash a Clearing Purchase of All-wool Kaiapoi Flannels, comprisingfire thousand and sixteen (5016) yards in White Orkney and Shetland on Exceptionally Favourable Terms, and are now offering same to the public at Special Prices, as follows ; 106 Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL Usual price per yard Is, special price 9sd 2012J Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL Usual price per yard Is 7d, special price Is 4d 1180| Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL Usual price per yard Is 9d, special price Is 6 J 446 \ Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL Usual price per yard Is lid, special price Is 8d 1700 Pairs of ENGLISH and COLONIAL BLANKETS FULL-SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT AT PROPORTIONATELY LOW RATES. Samples for Comparison Post or Carriage Free on Application. W. STRAHGE & CO., OH/RT STOHUROH \



lIF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK^VYOUR GROCER FOR | *&WmtK. CELEBRATEDMHEBEaiB**aRa^ PURE INDIAN CHINASCEYEON TEAS , I PROCURABLE - y DATID THOMAS, (L&tc Matson, Cox, and Co.) A UCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL AISD GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton alternately , Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fat, Hides, etc., on FRIDAYS Sales of Wooi throughout the season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission... Clearing Sales as per arrangement. f,*- AGENT FOR- Matson and Co., Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch Booth, McDonald, and Co., Christchurch White's Sheep Dip Brantford Keaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blight Specific Wright, Stephenson and Co., Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden and Field Tools. D. THOMAB, . ASHBURTON. Grass Seed Cleaning. Having Erected (regardless of cost) one of the Best Grass Seed Cleaning Plants in Canterbury, I am now prepared to CLEAN RYEGRASS as it ought to be done at Reasonable Rates. D, Tho ma s, ASHBURTON. I am a Cash Purchaser OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, ETC, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES, David Thomas, ASHBURTON. FloltghT shahesT""" \IU" E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH HORNSBY'S AND RANBOMES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OP IN ASHBURTON, Being in airect communication with the Makers, and having received largo'shipnurattf from both makers, OORNSACKB (FULL SIZE AND FULL WETGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES', AND Harbour's Best Fire-ply Twine MAY BE OBTAINED AT OUR STORES. : WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT \ OATS. OATS. BARLEY. AND OTHER PRODUCE. ' WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS of sM Sorts of PRODUCE at Market! Prices, and are prepared to Store Grain on Farmers' account, and to make Advances i if required without Commission. j MILES & CO. LTD Asliburtoii and Rakaia.



. Biißu>s»sy JsoUceg. ■" .41 lllACbea« totewmrV* I . NIW CURS' FOR ASTHMA. 1 EW OUBB SOB CBOUF ' £ 1 ' *"■" WKsf'fOK'ixurjfltßKßlA^£-\ '{&•■'■ I NBW CURB FOR CR1O»IO> : c'' v'^ PrepateA trom thi linnnsMn ■■! tmsi 1 In A4tKma the New Cure his prored itsel I to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedial f, rf\ES NEW CURE Is tiie oolv Snaaifs) 3 In Croup the NEW CURE has no rival. It saves emetic, lighting fires, hot baths, I and all the attendant worry' incidental of : the arrival of the Midnight Monster. I In -Jyphoid Fever the OTCW-CORI-j I dwtnfects, soothes, and gives refnanin.. sleep, ' ' • ft The NEW CURE is the only trnc | Lung Disinfectaut |H In no instance ban a de«th occurred It from dipthcria irhsn the •• New Cure, , fii has been freely used from the first outsat ': I of the disease, and so great are its nto* W tective powers, that the complaint lias jl never be«n known to spread to acker \U members of the family.  ■'/'". | Jf c New Cu"Jl *« J Orindeli* Robust '] I | Cjw Asthma Tolaoco, 8s 6d - j| JOB PRINTING. I POSTERS. Dodgers, Billheads. 1 or , J .Pro^ mm«». Memorandum Fonut, ft Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards. In I vitation Cards, Order Blccks, ThresUnt Machine Books, Receipt and Detiver* I! Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets ■ of all kinds. ;. • THK rffl lllNmi PUBiISHIHG M^l LTMITBD, '|j Havinrf « supply of Superior Jobbing Jl Type, Fancy Cards, andSpedal LinssT I ,of Paper, can execute every • ''. 1| description of Printing on the shortest notice, In " '[M the best atyle, and ... r - »t reaeotuibM j. ,_ ""'~-^-4f . ■•.'•■'■ *j|'| Henry Zander. | 'i IBEO to intimate that I have just Landed a Large and Varied Stock of GlfttTS GUM* ,| • 01 «IJJ¥» GUM* . I ' HI tSriTNS OUWft • [J ■ ■ 1 HOLLIS' BEST MAKES. Single and Double Barrel, Breech and Muzzle Loading. WELL WORTH INSPECTION. ■-, I j ~" "B Revolvers , . | Revolrert \ AMMUNITION \ AMMUNITION '!' Cartridges Cartridge Cases Caps Shot . C srd H Powder Smokeless Powder Flasks Belts kecappers Wsds I > Punches ; Loaders \ .etc. etc. \, _* ' 'I SCOTT'S-/ *. | Well-known RANGES at RTCDIJOED " 1 PRICES. . Hornsby'd and Ransome's Plough Shares ' BEDUCED PBICES. Standards and Fencing Wire st ' REDUCED PRICES. ' Ironmongery, China, and Glassware in all their Branches. <; Groceries and Provisions, Wines and Spirits of every description. HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AMD ' : DIBECT IMPOETER. . ; -AGENT FOR- £ Sun Fire Insurance Oompanf ' '*";« Oanton Marine lusvranoe Oompany. . A.osttalian Muhtai Fmvidew^ ■$ »•»- Zj^ «* Australian g,«. Os! H J, T, Ford and Co. -• * >!;- • »'••• ?r * : ■ '. ■- \ :: yi



Business Notices. j v— r ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AMD DIVESTMENT BOOIETI. Omois: Takckad Stun, Anucnov rPO Encourage tU saring of nun mum X the Society will take , MONEY ON DEPOSIT In mum of One Pound and upwards, In tersst 5 per oent on the following condi tions:— Suss* of One Pound and wpwarra reoeived on Deposit, and Interest will be 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 <m when the Money shall be withdrawn, A Depositor may withdraw the whole or par!) of che sun deposited, but not hi less suns than One Pound, except whin closing the acoount. Deposits taken for S months at 6 per etnf f1 »• • j» H I.""' for longer periods at 6  For particular* apply EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. TTXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE .JjJ AND COACH FACTORY. Jobn Paitrer. Junr, PROPKIETOR. ! Shoeing promptly and effeciently performed. j Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address - BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office. JENH-EN'B ' -PRIZE MEDAL COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS PURE TASTELESS DIGESTIBLE THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTOB. Pronounced the best Ateohajuoft) Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest ! from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation tf carbo lated or other beverage*, and allows the •ediment to reman* undisturbed in the oottle Designed toi che use of hotels, rests d wants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. 11 iriufactured by the TEE WALKER TOOL COMPANY BOT PLY. mHE WELL "k^NOWN PAGE'S J- HORSE OIL has been tested by experts, and found to be the best remedy for the Bot Fly. One abplication a week raises a scurf, and the fly cannot penetrate the skin THE HORSE'S JFRIEND. "T>AGE'S No. 1 Hone Oils. Sure cure JL for sprains, bruises, or swellings en any kind in horses. PAGE'S No. 2 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sores en backs or shoulders, and any kind of broken wound*. Numbers of Testimonials can be produced. ' , AGENTS^ '• For Chertsey Mr T. McDowell, Store-, keeper. for Ashburton, Mr Anderson, Saddler For Tinwald, Mr Clark, Saddler. For Ueraldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Price, Saddler. Sole Maker and Proprietor F. W. PAGE, | CHERTSE CANTERBURY. : , | PUBLIC MOTIVE. J. T. Ford & Co. Have the pleasure to announce to theit | OLD FRIENDS AND CLIENTS, as well as to the FARMERS and | GRAZIERS of the Ashburton district 1 generally, that they will REGULARLY ATTEND the ASHBURTON and TINWALD Stock Markets, and have arranged to aot in conjunction with Mr Henry Zander, who will receive ENTRIES and taku all instructions, and also render prompt ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET PROCEEDS. THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OF Mr 3. T. FORD will be given to all Stock, etc., committed to their care for disposal, either by Public , Auction or Private Treaty, and Client may have entire confidence that their interests will be fully protected. I CLEARING SALES will also hare their careful attention either in Town or Country. J. T. FOBD & CO., LAND, STOCK, ft WOOL BROKERS, 154 Hereford Street, Christchurch „ HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT ASHBUftCON