The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol. xiv. no. 2891

A^flßfTßToa: Monday, February 6, 1898,

PRICE: ONE PENNY



L.iisin ;8S No^gea' - THE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1889 the terms of Subscription tc th» journal will he as follows, vw:— It PAID I» ADVANOK. * Year ... 24s Od, by post 37s Od U- BOOKED. Per Qnarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 1O« 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d Year .. 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth Marriage, and Deathl. Notices if paidtoi at the time of insertion, 2s>6d, ifbooked, 4s each Stamps may be sent as payment . GRATEFUL—COMPORTING-.



I Business Notices IirTSOH 4STO 0K 55 Jbwbn Street, Lokdon, E.O. Publisners ot OHRI6TMAS, BIRTHDAX, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, OARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromes etc. The original Publishers of Tbe Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, A FRINGED OARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added



EPPS'S COCOA. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws 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 oar breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage vuiuh may savo us many heavy doctors' bill a. it is by the j udicious use of such articles of diet Uial-s, constitution may bo gradually built up until strong enongh to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds ofsubtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. W» ma y escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortiflsd with pure blood and a properlj nourished frame."—See article ia the Civil Strvim Gazette. - . Wade simply with boiling water op milk. ioldini-lb. packets by Grocers, Übelled Hum** \ JAMES EPPS & CO., « BOSKEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, JM)»©OH. ENGLAHD/



10W VITALITY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphite 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 toe ghlyrecommended for Delica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup c HYPOPEOSPHITES La real Brain Food, and in oases ■vfuscular and Nervous Exhaustion t>) acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Chui chill's signature Price, Prepared orly bj Q WANN riHEMISI HWANN) VHEMIST, PARIS.



/^VNE box cf Clark's B 41 Pills ia' war- V_y 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 Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. ITK)Rthe 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, fteurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, aud sores of all kinds, its effects are marvel* lou9. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 2s 9d, and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors: The Lincoln and Mid lAtui Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. rrOWLES' PENNYROYAL AISD X STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correot all irregularities, and re-, heve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is l£d to 2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Medici-ie Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLI>. and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions



ORIZA PERFUMERY^ 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS Ii . ■__ 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-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet aha baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, 8 calces. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, .rose tea, white heliotrope and white riolet, 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-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



T£ EATING'S POWDER, \r EATING'S POWDER, ]\. \r EATING'S POWDER, JV TV-EATING'S POWDER, J\. TT EATING'S POWDFR, ■tr EATING'S POWDER, (BUGS, FLEAS, £ILLS- MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. TJ AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, IT TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but ia 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 Tins only. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A FUBELY 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.



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 che face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) —For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness o* youth. Or zaline-Colotunte (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, artf 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/izi Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the flc w«t



All W HJFFB'SBSrs Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and fu instructions re lating to a SATE, SIMPLE AP CERTAIN ppiirnV Combined with simple method lUllllillll 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 FOKWAKDED FEEE to anyone sending full particulars of case, symptoms, etc., and enclosing stamp for reply. All communications strictly oonfidentia "Humanitas, G.P.0., Melbourne



BLANCARDS lODINE OP IRON pT T TC APPROVED by the Academy of Medicine 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 [ourse. Noire genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, PariH. Sold by Druggistß and Chemists through put-the Colonies _ „ "TTIOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, JJ Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill' Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY 'h Compound, a demulcen f expec tcrMifc, for cougha, colds and chest complaints. "TTr AY'S Compound, for Coughs JSI. Colds, ia equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific inH suralgia Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. LIHUM OATHARTICUM PILLS I digestive, corrective, and agreeably aperient. /"^OAGULINE.— Cement for broken V^/ articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England



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 »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 Apoplectic Uits. Prepared with choice Mustard Powdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all th« qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. PARIS : P. Meuley, 135 Rue Sfc-Antoine. To b» had from all Chemists and from Messrs Felton, Grimwade, & Co., Melbourne. , Australian Drug Company, 1/t.d f Sydney,



VENABLES, HIC^-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. All parts, bcch Internal and External, gpecially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. C. VENABLES <fe CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington London.



Business Notices i - ' New Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABLISHED 0'". .„ 1859 CAPITAL^ONE"MILLION. THE PREMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY. NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND ~M~ARINE RISKS ALSO,— . ~y RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST OritUJSNT KATES MILES & CO., AGENTS'



DEATH TO PARASITES ! 1 SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. fluid ifffxrnSl POWDER| (non-poisonous.) {BB^^^M^MMBBBI^m^BJ (poisonous.) PMdaadrrMiHDtfaiiMib.r Flock. l«fd anil ri>romm<>Bd»il i>r- Flock- W. Gbrakd, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. C. Oubell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapo* Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 JV. 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 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. ar«wiy ln*ro«lnee«i. J?rtc©—(in casks) Ss 6(1 per Price—(in kegs) sOh per cwt. Grtillon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. *n ii vn -j i T/vn nii T»- Another well-known Powder Dip costs ha 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dip. M muoh aga j n . Compare the pricei Cliiei AgrentS^BLACKBURNE &30 .Christchuroh. ; DISTRICT AGENTS- Miles and Co., Ashburton and Rakaia.



IMPOBTANT. CARPETJ DEPARTMENT. fTTE HAVE PURCHASED FOR PROMPT NET CASH A WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN S Stock of Tapestry Carpets • ■ Un exceptionally favourable terms, Ind will OFFER SAME, together with our own STOCK of |TAFESTRY CARPETS, FOR SALF, TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS, AT jSPECIAL PRICES, aa follows:— Tapeslry Carpets, usual price Is 9d, special price Is 3d per yard Tapeatry 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, special price 2a 6d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 3s 9d, special price 2s lid per yard lOK LADIES' EN TOUT CAS SUJSSHABES— Usual Prices 93 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-Vrice. . SEE .WINDOWS, SHOW ROOMS ANDJBARGATNiTABLES, W. Strange and Co.



IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK kYOUR GROCER FOR NELSONS (Ik-BMOATE w' GOLMtSIVERMBMLS ■»■ WTU *^*M #&*LPt«L. CELEBRATEDfcTHE BESVjt'Sr'.***^, PURE INDIAN CHINA&CEYCON TEAS PROCURABLE -'-•;__ _



BINDING TWINE. "TTT E, ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY I>OTVA«HY 9S TWIIE AT LOWEST CURRENT PRIQES IX LARGiJ OR SMALL LOTB] —; ALSO :— H A € n 1 I S' O I Ma m AND OTHER HARVEST KEQUIBITES. WOOL WOOL WOOL i LIBERAL CASH ADVANCKS male oa all Clips cmsigned to ua for Sale locally, or for shipment to our London House. WUOLPACKS, TWINF, etc., supplied promptly at Lowest Prices. «T°2s T Storeß are well H?htecl and commodious ; specially adapted for the Display of WOOL, and are connected with Kail way Siding. Account Sales are promptly rendered. All Lots will be valued by an Expert prior to Sale, and Vendors interests caiefully protected. * MILES & CO.; Ash burton and Rakaia,



Wool. Wool. Wool. DAVID THOMAS IS MAKING CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, FKEE OF COMMISSION. periodical Sales HELD THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, THE FIRST BEING EARLY IN DECEMBER. k LL WOOL placed in my hands for Sale will receive every car* and" ix attention. My Stores and the Arcade are unsurpassed for the display of all lots, both being especially built for the purpose. Any wool not s >ld 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 per s.B. " MatouU, 1 Irotn the Celebrated Seedhouse of MESSRS HURST AND SON, LONDON, AND I AM PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST RATES, compatible with good quality] MANURES ARTIFICIAL AND [CHEMICAL. A S 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 SUPERPHOSPHATE, BONE DUST, OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY SUPERPHOSPHATE—£S 15s per ton on trucks at Belfast. "■■ ' O ■ •<• D. THOMAS, SOLE AGENT FOR; ASHBTOTOH



j Business i .—__—___— _.. _. . —- ASHBURTON PJURttIANENI BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offices : Takcksd Street, Asiibcrtok rpo Encourage the saving of small sums _L the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, In* fcersst 5 per cent on the following condi tions:— Sums of One Pound and upwards received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every oomplett Pound deposited, to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall hare 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 dosing theaooount. Deposits taken for 3 months at 6 per cent It It " »» **W «> for longer periods at o  For particular* apply EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager.



EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE AND COAOH FACTORY. John Pa«ret. Junr, PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and efficiently performed. Couch Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail :*, Office. JENHEN'tT PRIZE MEDAL COD LIVER OIL MADE ONLY PROM THE FRESHEST JJYEBS' PUKJE TASTELESS 1 DTGESTIBLF



■——— i^—^^ mmmmmm g^ ' Bttsirc^ Notice?. I JHacbean tfttewarTt ■[ KBW CURB fOR ASTHMA, 'i% BW CUBB BOR CROUP ':■ NEW CURE FOR bIPHTHBRU ' 't In Asthma the New Cu»ta Moved foal to be Head ajtiJßho«MeiiAboJe AllOdwrß«dJee« TlHa KKW CUR^isfcheonl, SpeeiiSc X yet duworered for Diphtheria. In Croop the tf EW CURB has no rim! and all the attendant worry incidental of the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In Typhoid Fever the NEW OURI dumfects, soothes, and givee refreshing The NEW ClTltFiH the only true " Lung Disinfeotaiit In no in tance U« a dn*th occurred rum diprJifiia whsn the •♦JSTew Cure"* has been freely used from the first outset of the di<»Hso, and ho ijreat are its pro. tective powem. that the complaint hits never been known to spread to other members of the family. . The New Cure. Ss *d; Grindelift Robust, Civar Asthma Tohaooo, 2s 6d JOB PRINTING. . pOSTKRS, Defers, Bfllheada, «fr 3 Prc>«r *ro«ncß. Memorandum Forms. Wedding Cards, Memoriam Caxds, In' vitation Cards, Order Ekckß, Threshint Machine Books, Receipt and Deliver? Bo k», Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. ; ; THE PDBIV CO L/MITED, ■ y H*vin X I supply "( Superior Jobbtnff Typ*il[*ncj Card*, and Special Linee '' of Paper, can execute*every * :. description of Piinting on the shortest notice, In "V the best *ky\* % and • at reasonable rates PUBLIC NOTICi,. I H E Office of the Ashburton Publishing * Company, Limited, WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.90 p.m. for dinner hour in compliance with the Factories Act. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. FRENCH CREAM GQM EXTRACT, For producing % Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups. Crated Waters Been, Ales Cider Ohan»pa«ne 4c Abxilliby Lavk Lorhoir '



UAN irOUTBN'B ' PURE SOLUBLE OOCOA Best and Goes Farthest. It. is the Criginai. Ml others are Imitation*. PHILADELPHIA, 187 P. 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. AJways gives satisfaction Is conceded to be (r The Standard " Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. i



THE WALKER COBK EXXRACTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as It pulls the Cork the easiest and re moves it quickest from the Screw. lte ure prevents the agitation it carbo lated or other beverage*, and allow* the •ediment to reman* undisturbed in the oottle Designed tot one use of hotels, rast* a ..ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanao and full, nicke nhted. Special terms to pbbers, LlYiufactured by the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY



W. J. BUSH AND CO TVISTILLEKB *nd IMFCBTEBB ESSENTIAL OILS * FRUH ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers' Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. Family Dairy Churns, Factory Chora* Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack: \ges Print Butter Car riers, German Dftfey Paper And everything needed in a cjmplets Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANOHARD'S SONS



VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are followed Sare* Money, Labor, and Time. Putt 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 otlwr Soap One trial is sufficient to convince you TOE MAKING urn REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia,) For Cold Stores, Freezing and ChSlfna Establishments, and all Icemakin^ anc Refrigerating Purposes



SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, ! As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, &c for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.i Merapi, for making Ice and pr* serving Passengers' Prorisions Dry Air Refrigerators on Lightfoot System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied to r,he end of 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company limited^ Manning Director : MR. T. 6. UQHP FOOT, O.Ei i



Ooncoed, K.H., U.S A Established 1818 HEBOULES JAKINO POWDER IS THE BEST Thoie who hive not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it Makes splendw Cakes, Soones, Pastry, *% rnRAN SPARS NT BLOCK JOT T3ORTERBLANOHAB OONOORD, N.H. UJ6LA, ?■ MAHUrAOTUKIBS O» AVD DBattßl ' ALL XIRM O# ; ;.