The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xiv. no. 2943.

Ashbttbto*: Monday, April 10, 1893.

price: one penny



•■■' g jtsusimss Notices. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, from and after the 30th November, 18§9 th« terma of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz; — H PAID IS ADVANCE. Par Quarter .„ ■ 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6d 1 Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d Year ... 24s od, by post 37s Od Ig BOOKED. Per Quarter ..* 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d » Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth Marriage, and Death Notices, if paidrei at the time of insertion, 2s 6d, if booked, 4a each Stamps may be sent as payment GRATEFUL—COMFORTIITGh EPPS'S COCOA. , BREAKFAST. __ "By a thorough knowledge of the natural law! Which govern the operations ojf digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper- He* of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Eppa hai provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured bererage which may sate ns many heavy dootors' tills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet tiittt a constitution may he gradually built up until •t-rong enough to reiiat every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We jnav escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves . well fortified with pure blood and a propedr nourished fiame."—Sea artiote in the GivilSnvm Hilda simply with boiling water or milk. Boldini-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled thai** JAMES EPPS ft CO., £ HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTB» LONDON. ENGLAHB. fT j \NE box of Clark's B 41 Pilla is war- V./ ranted to cure all discharged 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 Bold proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. *, IjlOR the Blood is the Life. Clark's world Jj famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all imparities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, aad sores of allkinds, 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. ri>OWLES' PENNYROYAL AND X STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is ]£d to 2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all fche Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions \T EATING'S POWDER, IV -tr EATING'S POWDER, XV , TT EATING'S POWDER, XV . .-■■ "'' • - •■' TV-EATING'S POWDER, XV T£ EATING'S POWDFR, 1/ EATING'S POWDER, XV fBUGS, f FLEAS, SILLS- MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, I TJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TTARMLESS 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. Sol* in Tins only. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. APTTBELT VEGETABLE SWEELMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal or thbead wobmb. It is a perfectly safe and mild pre paration; and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in tins, by all Druggißta. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London. BLANGARDS' " lODINE OF IRON nTT TO* APPROVED by the Academy of Medicine of Paris, are ©gpeciaUy . eoommended ay »-he 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 [oune. None genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through put the Colonies ___^- F^R COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, Ac. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin geed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill' , Tola, etc,* with Chlorodyne. KAY'f* Compound, ademulcen* expec tcr*nfc, for coughs, colds and chest complaints. XT* AY'S Compound, for Coughs XV. Colds, is equfclly serviceable Horses and Cattle. "XT AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inN earalgia lV Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine L Ir°nfrsUM OATHARTICUM PILLS digestive, corrective, and agreeably Aperient. ~} riOAGULINE.— Cement for broken \J articles. Sold Everywhere. ' Manufactory, Stockport, England VENABLES, HiaH-OLASS PIANOS. Pianoafor India arid Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. Al' partSf bcdi Internal and External, §p«dally prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature, 0, VENABLES <fe 00. 187 and 189 Essex Road Wuigton London



J Business Notices U T S 0 H & STOCK 55 Jewen Street, London, E.G. Publibiiers of OHRI6TMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, <fee, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Ohromos etc. Tho original Publishets of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, 4 FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added ~IQW VITALITY" DR OHUfiOHILLS Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for bhe cure of Consumption, Ohroui Cough and General Debility f t mtaine two of the principal ingre^ «JL dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Phosphorw and Luvm. It cannot be toe ghlyrecommended for Delica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITEB is real Brain Feed, and in cases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion *i acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Chui chill's signature Price, Prepared orly by O WANN riHEMlsi CIWANN* VHEMIST, PARIS. mU PERFUMERY. 11, Place de law Madeleine, Paris, t c grand's special products JLj — 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). 3avon-Oriza*Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for fche toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—No, 2, extra fine, in boxes, S cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white Violet. 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 for! adies' toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— 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. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Leucios)—For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety' softness o* youth. Or zaline-Coloiante (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, anc* bottle ;or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoioro Yiolette of tke very most * exquisite perfume, quit? a nosegay of violets. ss-Onzi Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the fit w« PAX OIDIUM MANUFACTURED BY Gounelle Jeune, SALON-FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia: GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., 3 SOMERSET PLACE, MELBOURNE. A MOST powerful Insecticide, and guaranteed to destrdy Oidium, Mil dew, Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para sitical Insects of Plants, Vegetable Gardens, etc. Is now in use in most of the 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 Somerset 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. 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 *its. Prepared with choice Mustard fowdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. PARIS: P. Meitmy, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To b« had from alii Chemists and froa Atotraman Dkug Company, Ltd, Sydney



I Business Notices New Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABLISH"!!) 0 ".. _ 185 9 CAPITAL—dtnfMILLION. THE PREMIER AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY .FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, rHUBSHING MAOSZtf ES, <fto., ACCEPrED AT LOWEST ?T7BRENT KATES MILES 4& CO., LTD. AGENTS DEATH TO PARASITES ! I SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. . C I [j I n imMmmwLLmmLMxmamM udliii) PfllVflFß Pi>d and r«comini>ni|<>(l by Flock. V««d and rrrommf ndod »t- Flock. W. XSerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. C. Obbell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gißborne ... 20,000 •V. O. Rutherford, Amuri... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Ocago ... 30,000 G. VV. Moßae, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In )A. Symoks, Marlborough ... 45,000 vestment Company, South- F. H. Richmond, Marlborough 13,000 land ... 17,000 And 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. Wewly introflneed. I?rice—(in casks) 5s 6d per Price—(in kegß) sOs per ewt. 1 Cvallon. 1 Cwt makes 1060 Gallons Dip. «n 77 Tw • - 7 i^a s* ii «. Another well-known Powder Dip costs h» 1 Gallon FlwuX makes 100 Gallons Dtp. as much again. Compare the prices Chief A.greuts—BLACKBURNE & 00 , Christchurch. district AGENis-Miles and Co., Ltd. Ashburton and Rakaia. W. STRANGE^; CO. 1893. AUTUMN AND WINTEK 1893. BEFORE fully entering upon our Autumn »nd Winter Seasons Trade we would respectfully direct the attention of patrons to the unparalleled ad vaut.;g93 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 • few days leading to all Ladies' Department. i THE LAHGE NEW SHOW WINDOWS For the Display of Mantles and Millinery will also form an interesting feature of the new arrangements —:(o): — 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-en Rooms provided for the Bespoke Tailoring Departments, OUR MISS OUNNINGHAME AND MR FODEN Together have recently visited the Home a*d 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 colony such wonderful value. Those desirable features so much appreciated b/our friends in bygone yeaas have thia season been greatly accentuated, ENORMOUS STOCKS, LATEST FASHIONS, NEWEST AND FRESHEST GOODS, AT j LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICES. The Mantles, Cloaks, Millinery, &c, have been personally selected by Miss | Ounninghame, 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, comprising five thousand and sixteen (5016) yards in White Orkney and Shetland on Exceptionally Favourable Terma, and are now offering same to the public at Special Prices, as follows : 106 Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL Usual price per yard Is, special price 9£d i 2012£ 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 6d 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. STRANGE & CO., OHRISTOHUROH.



iI IF YOU'LIKE NICE TEA ASKiiYOUR.GROWER FOR I NELSONm (^>t©MOATE &c- GOLD&SIKRMEDALS ■■■ mm ■■ , ; *A*/**/- CELEBRATED&THE BEffS»*'^»>«"" PURE INDIAN CHINA&CEYUON TEAS I PROCURABLE _^ DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox, and Co.) A UCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL AND 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 Wool throughout the season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangement ■ j*; ' I ■ AGENT FOB- Matson and Co., Christchurch i Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Chrisfrchurcli 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. THOM AS, \ ASHBURTON. Grass Seed Cleaning 1. Having Erected (regardless of cost), one of the Best Grass SeedNCleaning Plants in Canterbury, I am now prepared to CLEAN RYEGRAS3 as it ought tv be done at Reasonable Rates. _____ v —____ ' Jili* D, Th o mas, ASHBURTON. I am a Ci§h Purchaser OP WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, ETC, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. David Thomas, \ ASHBURTON. PLOUGH iSHAREST^" WE ARE PREPA RE D T O SUP PL V BOTH HORNSBY'S AND RANSOMES 1 AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OP IN ASHBURTON, Beiag in direct communication with the Makers, and having received large shipments from both makers, OOKNSACKS ! (FULL SIZE AND FULL WETGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, AND Harbour's Best F4re-pl^ Twine MAY BE OBTAINED AT OUR STORES. J WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT 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 required without Commission. MILES & CO. LTDi | AsJibiirton and Rakata.



I Busipoas Notice?. j THE ROWOO PAI TENEI KM j KOUTOUKATOA Hacbeim Ilicewart't NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. EW CUBE EOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHIHKBIA . NEW CURE FOR CHROKIO BRONCHITTR. Prepared from the Mountain md forest J Plants of New Zealand^ In Asthma the New Core has proved Itael to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies* rpHE NEW CURKistheonlj Spaeifl« X yet duioovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the ifIIWCTJRE has no rival. '■'■ It saves emetwis, lighting fires, hot baths, and all the attendant worry incidental of the arriral of the Midni<fat Monster. ,', In fyphoid Fever the NEW OC7RI disinfects, soothes and gives refreshing' sleep. : The NEW CURK is the only*;trui» Lung Disinfectant In no instance has a de*th occurred from diptheria whsn the •' Nt-w Cure has been freely used from the first outset of the didehse, and so great are its pro- ' teetive powers, thH the complaint has never been known to Bpread to other members of the family. 1 The New Cure, 3s 3d ; Grindelia Robust Civar Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d i ____^ :~ JOB PRINTING. TD OSTER 8. Dodgers, BUlheads, JL Programmes, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Bkeks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Ticket* of all kinds. '"< '■- THE ASIiEiJIi PUMIM CO LIMITED, Having 8 supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every : description of Printing on the shortest notice, In mi the best style, and. ' " ' '. at reasonable rates Henry Zander. I BEG to intimate that I have iuss Landed a Largo and Varied Stock of GUMS GUMS GUJVS GUMS GUMS GITM& HOLLIS' BEST MAKES. Single and Double Barrel, Breech and Muzzle Loading. WELL WOBTH INSPECTION. Revolvers • ReTolTewk^, AMMUNITION AMMUNITION Cartridges Cartridge Cases Caps Shot I 0 and H Powder Smokeless Powder Flasks Belts „ Kecappers Wads A : Punohes Loaders | " etc. etc, SCOTT'S Yell-known RANGES at REDUCED PRICES. Hornsby's and! Ransome's Plough Shares BEDUOEB PPIOES. Standards and Fencing Wire at REDUCED PRICES. -Ironmongery, China, and Glassware in all their Branches. Groceries and Provisions, Wines and Spirits of every description. HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT pißEerr im?obter i -AGENT FOR— f Buh Firs Insuranoo Company^ . fl Canton Marine Insuranoe Company :?■ Australian Mutual VvovMwrt Pods+y :'■H New Zealand and Australian S,b, Go, « J.T.fordwdOQ, i/r| :



I Business Notices. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCKET*. Offices : Tanckku Strut, Ashbttotoj^ rr*O Encourage the saving of small sum* J_ 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 upwawfe received 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 on when the money shall be withdrawn. A Depositor may withdraw the whole or part of die sum deposited, but not in less sumis than One Found, except when dosing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 percent »i ii ** »» •*£ it for longer periods at 6 . . For particular* apply j EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. ■TXOELSIOft SHOEING FORGK COACH FACTORY. John Pag-er. Junr, PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effeeiently performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office. COD LIVES OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS PURE TASTELESS DTGEBTIBLB THE WALKER COKE EXfRACTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pHlls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo lated or other beverageo, and allows the ediment to remain undisturbed in the x>ttle . Designed toi che use of hotels, resta v .ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. If itiufactured by the THB WALKER TOOL COMPANY PUBLIC MOTIVE. J. T. Ford & Co. Have the pleasure to announce to theit CLD FRIENDS AND CLIENTS, as well as to the FARMERS and GRAZIERS of the Ashburton district generally, that they will REGULARLY ATTEND the ASHBURTON and TINWALD Stock Markets, and have arranged to act in conjunction with Mr Henry Zander, who will receive ENTRIES and take all instructions, and also render prompt ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET PROCEEDS. THB PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OF JUr J. X. 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. CLEARING SALES will also have their careful attention either in Town or Country. J. T. FORD & CO., LAFD, STOCK, & WOOL BROKERS, 154 Hereford Street, Christchurch HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT ASHBURTON •BOT ELY. mHK WELL KNOWN 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 FRIEND, PAGE'S No, 1 Horse Oila. Sure cure for sprains, bruises, or swellings oi 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 Ashburcon, Mr Anderson, Saddler For Tinwald, Af r Clark, Saddler. For Ger&ldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Price, Saddler. Sole Maker and Proprietor E. W. PAGE, OHJSRTSBY 4NTBRBURY