The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO- 380*5

Ashbubtoj* : Wednesday, February 8, 1898.

■ price:, one penny



... sjii ss Notices. CHE ASHHURT3N GUARDIAN- Prom aud after the 30th November, 1889 the te^naofSabscdption tc tin, journal will be as follows, viz :— IF PAID IN ADVANCE. IF BiWKTSD. Per Quarter ... 7s ,6d, by post, 10* 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by p*t, 21. bd Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s CM Birth Marriage, and Death.Notices rf paidtoi at the time of inßertaon, ; 2. bd, irbooked, 4a each Stainpa may be sent as payment



J Business Notices MTSOH & STOCK 55 Jewen Street, London, E.G. Publisners oi CHIUSTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS ErubosseJ Scraps, Chromos etc. Tim original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, * FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Noveitiea continually added ~IOW VITA LIT * DR CHURCHILL S



ORATEPUL-COMFORTTNa. EPPS'SJOCOI "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 our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured Beverage wuich may save as many heavy doctors' bills, It is by the j ndicious use of such articles Of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. II un dreds of subtle maladies are floating around us xjady to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and * proper]] nourished frame."—See article ia the CivtiSmim Made simply with boiling water or milfr. leldin l-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled Unuafe JAMES EPPS & CO., £ HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, LONDON. ENGLAND'



Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for "" the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility ft mfcaing two of the principal ingre JL. 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 ghly recommended for Delica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSPHITEvS id real Brain Food, and in cases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion *i icquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Chui chill's signature Price, Prepared orly by CjWANN HHEMISI HWANNj UHEMIST, PARIS.



/^VNE box of Clark's B 41 Pills ia war- V^/ 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 8d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors Sold proprietors, The Linceln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. CpOR the Blood i« 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 lls each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietor*: The Lincoln and Mid and Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. rrtOWLES' PENNYROYAL AhD 1 STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symp tons so prova lent with the sex. Boxes Is I£dto2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Medicrie Yen dors, Prepared only by the LINCOLIs and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions



mm perfoiery. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS Ij ■ ■ 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 and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, 8 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-Aciduline—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. G outtes - 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 Lencios) —For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of 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 Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quit? » nosegay of violets. ss-O/izi Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the flew«»



J£ EATING'S POWDER, TT EATING'S POWDER, V EATING'S POWDER, JV TS EATING'S POWDER, T£ EATING'S POWDFR, TZ EATING'S POWDER, IV fBUGS, FLEAS, KILLS- MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. TT AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, bnt 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 Tins only. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATDfG'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, 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 flO SUFFER 'safirz Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and fu instructions re lating to a SAFE,IIIPU AP (WAIN DrMrnV Combined with simple method AlilTlJClll X 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 FOBWAKDED FKEE to anyone sending full particulars of case, symptoms, etc., and enclosing stamp for reply. All communications strictly ponfidentia "Humanitas, G.P.0., Melbourne



BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON DTTTC A PPROVED by the Academy of Medici»e Ax of Paris, are especiallj .ecommended by fhe 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. Nor.c genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies "TTIOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, P Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, Ac. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill 1 Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY'& Compound, ademulcen*expec torant, for cougha, colds and cfiesfc complaints. TvT AY'S Compound, for Coughs JuSl. Colds, ia equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. *TT AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inft euralgia i\ Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. r mUM. CATHARTICUM PILLS I A digestive, corrective, and agreeably aperient. /^OAGULINE,— Cement for broken \J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England



THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARD LEAF IS of an easy employ, clean, takes little space, is ready f or 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 JJits.' • Prepared with choice Mustard Powdet the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism, PARIS : P. Meuley, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and from Messrs Felton, Griwwade, & Co., Melbourne. Acstbalian Drug Company, Ltd > Sydney,



VENABLES, iqoH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Cases. AH parts, bcch Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. C. VENABLES & CO. 137 and 189 Essex Road "UUnqton, London,



I Business Notices I New Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABLISH*!!) 0' I. „ 1859 CAPITAL^ONITMILLION. THE PREMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST RATES MILES & CO., AGENTS'



DEATH TO PARASITES It SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. FLUID [fffjffyii POWDER) r«««l H .dri.comm<.nd«db 7 Flock I7 Wd » n d rmmmodH » r - Flock W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hike's Bay 58,000 M. 0. Okbrll, Canterbury ... 5,000 Wainpoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 Amuri ... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Oca 2 o ... 30,000 J. 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 Amd by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep And by many other "well-known Mock in iNew Zealand, and many millions Owners. „. I hroughont the world. WeWsy introduced. JPrice—(in casks) 5s Od per Price—(in kegs) sOs per cwt Oration. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. 1 Gall^MuiclmakalOOeallonsDip. n^X*^^!™**' Chief Agreuts-BLACKBURNE & 30 , Christchurch. DISTRICT AGENTS- Miles and Q^ Ashburton and Bakaia.



IMPORTANT. CARPETJ DEPARTMENT. ttTE HAVE PURCHASED FOR PROMPT NET CASH A WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN S Stock of Tapestry Carpets (, )n exceptionally favourable term s, - 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 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 ] Id, special price 2s 3d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 3s 3d, special price 2s 6d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 3s 9d, special price 2s lid per yard jO« 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, &a, Now Offered at about Half-price. SEE WINDOWS, S^lOW ROOMS AND BARGAIN TABLES, W. Strange and Co.



IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASKIYOUR CRo£ESToR| NELSONk AWARDED AJ| J|^ JkBHB^HH "m (^OSMOATE&ci COLO&SUIERMEDALS ■WB:^IWJ^MBI._i^H|. | #&*&/**£* CELEBRATEDfcTHE BEffG \<M'V#7V&l\ PURE INDIAN CHINA & CEYLON TEAS! PROCURABLE I



BINDING TWINE. -^jTE ARE .PRE PA RED TO SUPPLY I>O\lGll\^ TWIIVE AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES IN.LARGK OR SMALL LOTSJ -:ALSO: ---■ m jl v ii i nr c o i ij m AND OTHER HARVEST REQUISITES. WOOL WOOL WOOL WOOLPAOKB, TWINF etc supplied promptly at Lowost Prices. 1 Account Sales are promptly rendered. proto^ wiU be v'lued by au Expert ?rior t0 Sale 'and Vendors intorests caiefu"y MILES & GO.. Ashburton and Rakaia.



Wool. Wool. Wool. DAVID THOMAS IS MAKING CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, FBEE OF COMMISSION. PERIODICAL SALES HELD THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, THE FIRST BUNG 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, & Cloyer Seeds. MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has just arrired per s.s. "Mataiita,' Irom 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. 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 SUPERPHOSPHATE, BONE DUST, OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY SUPERPHOSPHATE—£S 15s per ton on trucks at Belfast D. THOMAS, SOLI? AGENT FOR] ASHBURTON



I Business Notices. I : . ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Omois: Tanciuh> Stker, Ajuutbtdv nno Encourage the saring of small soini X the Society will take ■:■ MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, In-, terost 5 per cent on the following condi tions:— Sum* of Qhe Pound and vpwarfs receiveit on Deposit, «id Intere«t Vill 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 aeoount. Deposits taken for 3 months at 6 per cent »» it * i« H t> for longer periods at o  For particulars apply EDWD, STEPHENS, Manager. EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE AND COACH FACTORY. John Payef, Junr, PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and efficiently performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office. PRIZES MB3ISAL COD LIVER OIL, i MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS*' PUKE , TASTELESS DNiESTIBLF UAN lIOUTBN'B PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest It is the Original. All others are Ttnitfttionr. PHILADELPHIA, 187 P. HAUTHAWA Y'B 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 pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo lated or other beverage*, and allows the •ediment to reman* undisturbed in die oottle Designed tot che use of hotels, resta a ..ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke pUted. Special terms to jobbers. a. %iufactui«d by the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are followed Sare* Money, Labor, and Time. Puts an end to Washing-Diiy Worries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be nsed in the ordinary way for Household Purpose Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince you TOE MAKING AND I REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) „. For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilfttis Establishments, and all leemakin? art Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, Ac for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s Merapi, for making Ice and pr? serving Passengers' Provisions thy Air Refrigerators on Lightfoot System 1000 Machinen Ordered'and Supplied to the end of 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company Jiimitecft Moving Director : MR. T. B, LIGHT! FOOT, C.Bi



1 Business rotice?. •' *$j"j j Wacbeaii utewart't ! NEW CURB FOR ASTHMA* o|v | EW CUBE EOR CJROUP v |;| i; NEW CURB- FOR MPHTftIRU. v^' f'i '•"V4 ■" Prepared front the Mountain afforest In Asthma the New Owe few ntoreo'ltaal ■" to be Head aid ShouHewSwre All Other Remedies* ; HTIHE NEW CURE isth* only Speetfc J- yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Oronp the NEW CURE has no rival 5T emetiflß» fires, hot baths, . ■ and all the attendant worry incidentall of the arrival of the Midnujht MoiSer. X"; J .l. n/iVP hoM *"«▼•!• the KEW OORI disinfects, soothes, and gires refreahin^ < ___ " * i" :;f ■' The NEW CURE is the only tra» ? Lung Dwinfectanr 7 ,;■ In no mnUnce liim a death occurred from diptheria when the "New Cure : lias teen freely used from the first outeet of the dwensc, and so great are its pro fcective powers, th»t the N complaint h«s never been known to spread to other :'■ members of the family. . - , The New Cure 8j ttd ; Grindeli* Robust , Cj«r Asthma Tobaood, & 6d ' >i JOB PPTIMC. POSTERS, EkHJgers, Baiheads, i^j Prcßrammes, Memorandum Fonrift* > i Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In- - « vitation Catdi. Order Blcclw, Thrihing Machine Books, Receipt and Driiver? : K"^^ MeDU8 ' d Eck^ THK ASHKUIiTOY PUfi'ISHIVG CO LfMITED, Ilavintf « B up p ]y of Supe^, j abbing , / Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines I of i*«pey, con execute every ! < description of Printing on ' the shortest notice, in the best fctyle, and at reanotub.^e rates : PUBLIC KOTICH. r H E Office of the Ashburton Publishlne pL^W. . WILL Bfi CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. F^rieTA'cr «■»-*-I*** ASHBURTON 1-ÜBLISHING CO, FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Riob ness, upon all kinds of Syrups. :^ -ffirated Waters Beers, Ales Cider Oha»pagne oVc. • . _ -■' Abhllviiv Lam LownoH W. J. BtTSH AND Co' niSTILLKKS «ad I^PCBTEBS . or ' ' - 'y, ESBKNTIAL OILS k FRUIT ESSENCKfi, ; t. SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Maonfactn^ ; Extra Super Lemon, which is dcrable " ; the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. v .. Family Dairy Churns, Factory Chvrnf ■ Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter PiokJ tges Print Butter Oar riers, German Dai^y - ', \ And everything needed in acjmplet* Creamery or Butter Factor?. M Send for Circulars and Prices. ,t : PORTER BLANOHARD'S SOHf»■/- \ H Ootoobj), N.H., U.S Al : ! I Established 1818 .X 4 ; — HERCULES MAKING POWDER " IS THE BEST * .-?> Those who luv e not tried it, should 7 j ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid I' Cakes, Scones, Pastry, 4a "i TRANSPARENT. BLOCK: ICF '■■ MAKING MACHINERY, ESTABLISHED '.' "* ■pORTERBLANOHAB CONCORD, N.H. U.S.A, i|l HAHUFACTUEKEa Or AMD DIAUM | -,: , : l>alrv Groodsi |:-||