The Ashburton Guardian.

yoL. xiv. no. 2903.

Ahhbubtoa : xMouday, Februarj 20, 1893.

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- ... :i.I- 3S > Otic3B THE ASH'IURTJN UUARUIAtf. From aud after the 30th November, ISS the terms of Subscription tc thir journu will he »9 follows, viz : — IF PAID IN ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, J6c \ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6r Year ... 24s od, by post 37s <fc IF BOOKKD. Per Quarter ... 7b 6d, by post, 10. 9c Halt-veav... 13a Od, by po&t, 21s 6t " lear ... 30b Od, by post, 43s Ot Birth Marriage, and Death Notices, ii paid toi at the time of insertion, 2b 6d. if booked, 4s each Stomps may be sent as payment GRATBTUIr-COMFORTINCK EPPS'SJCOi "By a thorough knowledge of th« natural lawf Jnich 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' bills, it is by the j udicions use of such articles of diet that'a constitution maybe gradually built np until lurerag enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us roady to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly Bouriabedjraiu."-Be* article in the Civil Snviti Made simply with boiling water or milk. f old in J-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled tbif *• JAMES EPPS & CO. £ BOMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTg, &ONDON, ENGLAND-.' ONE box of Clark's B 41 Pills ia war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex squired or constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed £rev from mercury. Bold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors Sold proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. TjHOßthe 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, 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 land Counties Ding Co, Lincoln, England. OWLES' PENNYROYAL A*D STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is JJjd 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 the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions^ j£ EATING'S POWDER, 1/ EATING'S POWDER, JV T£ EATING'S POWDER, TT EATING'S POWDER, T£EATING'S POWDFR, TT EATING'S POWDER, TBUGS, FLEAS, KILLS- MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. TT AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, T_T ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, J_J 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 ako ladies for their pet dogs. The Public ace 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. A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEEXMEAT, 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. BLANCARDS lODINE OP IRON pTTT-Q APPROVED by the Academy of Medicine of Paris, are especially . ecommended W »he 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 [oune. Nor.c genuine unless signed | Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies "TITOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Jj Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, &c. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill^ Tolq, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY'S* Compound, a demulcent expec tor&nb, for coughs, colds and chest complaints. "jhrAY'S Compound, for Cougha JX. Colds, is equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. TT AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inN enralgl? \\, Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Vn^uM catharticum pills 1 j digestive; corrective, and agreeably Aperient. /^OAGULINE,— Cement for broken \J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England VENABLES, HIGH-OLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. All paffej booh Internal and External, ipecially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. C. VENABLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road. Islington, London.



Buiinens Nt.tiee- UTSCtf & STOCK 55 Jewks 3tkebt, London, E.C. PubUsners of OHRI6TMA3, BI KTH DA ?, ' WEDDING, TEXT, Ac, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromos etc, Ttid original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, 4 FRINGED CARDS i Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added ~IOW VITALITY" DR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphito of Lima prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility ft 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 toe ghly recommended for Delica Childre Dr Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES is real Brain Foed, and in cases tfuscular and Nervous Exhaustion *j ! acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn I bottle bears Dr Chuichill's signature Price, Prepared orly b> (JWANN HHEMIBII UW.ANNj UHBMIST, PARIS. OR!ZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS ±J 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-OrLsa-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the 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 with the perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduliiuh—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted forl adies' 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 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. Ortea-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 Lencios) —For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of 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, 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. Bs-Oriz% Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the flc wot IT I WUfl CTIVrVD From Nervous ALL nilU OLII£iH Debility and Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and fu instructions re lating to a SAFE, SIMPLE ASH CERTAIN npiipny Combined with simple method lujiilulll 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 oonfidentia " Htjmanitas, G.P.0., Melbourne 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 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 rowdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. PARIS: P. MbOLEY, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and from Messes Fewpn, Grimwape, & Co., Melbourne. AUSTRALIAN DRUG COMPANY, LTD k Sydney,



. ' Business Notices j ■ —— — . . I Ncv/ Zealand Insorance Company. establish!!!) 0' 1.. _ isjjs) CAPITAL^ONE"MILLION. THBPREMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY. NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. also,- ; RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ac., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES MILES & CO., AGENTS' DEATH TO PARASITES ! ! SHIEP TICK MAGNIFIED. FLUID ||BHBBBEjB] POWDERi I>IP IHw-l-H dip: (non-poisonous.) |iBBMMMI-Wi| (poisonous.) U««d and r«comm«miM I».T Flock. Ua«d and recommended *y— Flock. W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. C. Obbell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 >V. O, Rutherford, Amuri ... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Otago ... 30,000 G. W, Mcßae, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In- A. Symons, Marlborough ... 45,000 vestment Company, South- F. H. Richmond, Marlborough 13,000 land 17,000 Aid by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock in New Zealand, and many millions Owners, i hroughont the world. 3f>wly Introduced. £»rice—(ir. casks) 5s 6(1 per Price—(in kegs) sOs per owt. Oalloii. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. ' ■§ n n et» •» i inn n v n- Another well-known Powder Dipcosta ha 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dip. much again. Compare the prices Chief Agents—BLACKBURNE & SO , Christchurch. [ DISTRICT AGENTS-Mi leß and Co., Ashburton and Eakaia. •■ . -■ . . . ■ **■ , •■ . . ■■ .* IMPORTANT. CARPETI DEPARTMENT. rn-E HAVE PURCHASED FOR PROMPT NET' CASH A I WHOLESALE WAREHOTJSJSMAN S Stock of Tapestry Carpets Un exceptionally favourable terms, And will OFFER SAME, together with our own STOCK of TAPESTRY CARPETS, FOR SALE TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS, AT SPECIAL PRICES, as follows:— Tapestry Carpets, usual prise Is 9d, special price Is 3d per yard I 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 1 Id, special price 2s 3d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 3s 3d, &pecial price 2s 6d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 3s 9d, special price 2s lid per yard •OK LADIES' EN TOUT CAS SUNSHADES- 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 HATS, FLOWERS, &c, Now Offered at about Half-Price. SEE WINDOWS, SHOW ROOMS AND BARGAIN TABLES, W. Strange and Co, *, ' ■ ■ ■ (



IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK YOUR CRBSEffToff^ _.^arded m m fj^ ji ——' - - {^*-BmOATE&c^ jCOLD&SIIiERMEOALS ■•■ wfT^l ■■ #&<*f**L' CCLEBRATEDScTHE VSSKjk &&/&?, PURE INDIAN CHINAS CEYLON TEAS I PROCURABLE Wool. Wool. Wool, DAVID THOMAS MAKING CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, FBEB OF COMMISSION. PERIODICAL SALES HELD THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, THE FIRST BEINtf EARLY IN DECEMBER. ■ i ALL WOOL placed in my bands for Sale" will receive every care add nw htu My St° T ln^ th/ Arcade are uns««-P^ed for the display of all lots, both being especially built for the purpose. Any wool not sold wSI be delivered into tho 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 per s. S . "Matauta,' from the Celebrated Seedhouse of MESSRS KURST AND SON,.LONDON, , AND I AM PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST RATES, compatible with good quality] MANURES ARTIFICIAL AND CHEMICAL AS I have been appointed Sole Agent for Ashburton for the NEW ZEALAND PROVISION AND PRODUCE COMPANY'B MANURES, I shall be pleased to receive Orders for BUPEEPHOSPHATE, BONE DUST, OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY] SUPERPHOSPHATE-£5 15g per ton on trucks at Belfast 1 0 ■ '■ D. THOMAS, SOLI AGENT FORJ ASHBURTONJ PLOUGH SHARES. Tin" E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH HORNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURTON, ; Being in direct communication with the Makers, and having received large shipments , from both makers. COKNSACKS (FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, AND Harbour's Be§t Fire-ply Twine MAY BE OBTAINED AT OUR STORES. WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT OATS. OATS. BARLEY. AND OTHER PRODUCE. WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS of aU Sorts of PRODUCE at Market Pricee, and are prepared to Store Grain on Farmers' account, and to make Advances if required without Commission. MILES & CO.' Asliburton and Rakaia,



■asBSBla»a»s«»»SBBSSB«aBBasBSB«BB^^^5» ■ *■* Basir ;,^o >otiee?. | THIi ROKGO Pal TENKI Kfci « KOUTOU EATOA -'.4 fflfacbcan Stewart?*.'{. MEW CURB FOR ASTHMA, 4 j EW CUBE EOR CROUP H NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA I NEW CURE FOH CHRONIC i BRONCHITIS. : ; Prepared from the Mountain tod forest ~ • Plants of New Zealand* . .-"£! In Asthm* the New Core has proved it«l '%. to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies* ' rpHJB NEW CUReTw the only Speeifc ' X yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NE W CURB has no rival It saves emetics, lighting fires, hot bath*.' t and all the attendant worry incidental vt 'y the arrival of the Midnight Monster. , $ In typhoid Fever the NEW CURT il disinfect*, soothed, and gives refreshing :; "Jeep- ■ ; The NEW CURE is the only tru* ? Lung Disinfectant ); tnno instance Us * de*th occurred '£ from diptheria whsh the "New Cure has been freeljr used from the first outset 'i ofthedweaw, and so «reat are its pro- '-' tective powers, th»t the complaint has ? never be«n known to spretd to other * members of the family. ::- The New Cure, 3n M.; Grindelis, RoDust i»V Ciw Asthma Tohaoco, 2s 6d $ n -. }f : - JOB PRINTING. t POSTERS, Dodgers, Bolhead s 1 rofframmes. Memorandum Forms. fs Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards. In* I vitation Cards Order Bkcks, Threshina Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery * Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. '; __ ( THE ASHBUKTOJT PUBllils6 (§ i LIMITED, I H^ in« « supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every ,* description of Printing on the shortest notice, ia the best style, and at reasonab/e rates •,-. PUBLIC NOTICIt. > THE Ofßce of the Ashburton Publishing * rt Company, Limited, WILL BE CLOSED daily froiu 12.30 to 1.80 p.m. H tor dinner hour in compliance with th > - '•; Factories Act. , ' ASHBURTON tUBLISHINO CO. : FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Riob ness upon all kinds of Syrups, .ffirated Waters Beers, Ales Cider Cbju»pagne., c S4o. ~" AsHLLtBT Lark Lovnon : W. J. BITSH AND CO ! TVISTILLEBB «nd IMFCBTEB? ESSENTIAL OILS k FRUH 4 ESSENCES ■*'■.# SOLUBLE ESSENCES V^l For Aerated Water Manufacturer*^ t Extra Super Lemorvwhich is double - the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. Family Dairy Churns, Factory Charm Factory Butter Workers, Family. Butter Workers, Butter Pack] \ges Print Butter Oar. * riers, German Dairy Paper : %■ And everything needed in templet* Orwuneiy or Butter Factory. i Send for Circulars and Prices. ■ ~f PORTER BLANOHARD'S SOBS Oonoord, N.H., U.S A. EsUbiished 1818 HERCULES jJAKING POWDEII IS THE BEST Those who hk-?e not tried it, should : ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendio t; Cakes, Soones, Pastry, in. v* TIRANSPARENT BLOCK ICF * J. MAKING MACHINERY. ~ ESTABLISHED .: 130RTERBLAN0HAB J OOKCORD, N.H. V.B.A |, Marupaotubxbs o» Airo Diaum ■..'!'■ ALL EIHBB Of " " ; ': X ■ Oolrv Groodsj • ' '-■%'



I Eusiness Notice 3. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ■ ING AMD INVESTMENT SOCIETI. ! / ■ I OracM: Tanckev Strut, Aaaavmov J rpK) Encourage the saving of small sums i JL the Society will take • MONEY ON DEPOSIT In auma of One Pound and upwards, In terest; 5 per cent on the following condi tions:— " . Sums of One Pound and upwarc's 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 che sum deposited, but not in less sums- than .One Pound, except when closing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent »» it v  Oh «> for longer periods at o  For particular* apply EDWD, STEPHENS, Manager. EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE . and COACH FACTORY. John Paj?ef. Junr, PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effeciently performed. Coach Paititin? and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail ■■•• Office. JENSEN'S COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS' PURE TASTELESS DIGESTIBLE TTAN HOUTEN'S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA. Best and Goes Farthest. It is the Original. All others are Imitation?. PHILADELPHIA, 1876. HAUTHAWA 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 la 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 pulls the Cork the easiest and re moves it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation tf oarbo lated or other beverage*, and allows the •ediment to remain undisturbed in die oottle Designed tot che use of hotels, resta a *ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental in appearanae and full nicko plated. Special terms to jobbers. sCiiufaoturM by the THB WALKER TOOL COMPANY VENUS SOAP . Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are tollwred Sare* 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 ether Soap One trial is sufficient to convince you T C E MA Jff ING AND REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chillfni Establishments, and all Icemakinp an? Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHD? USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, &g for the Dead Meat Trade, and the &.s Merapi, for making Ice and prt> serving Passengers', Provisions l>ry Air Refrigerators on Lightfoot System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied to the end cf 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company! Jiimited^ MNraiug Director : MR. T, B. LI^HIf