The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xiv. no. 2905.

ISHBUBTOA: Wednesday, February 2d, 1893.

price : on*: pßNirjr



business Notices. THE ASHI4URTONT GUAKDiAN. From and after the 30th November, 1889 th« terms of Subscription to thw journal will he as follows, viz :— I* PAID IN ADVANCE. P« Quartet ... «■ 6d, by poat, J. 6d \ K-.lf.year... 12b 6d, by post. Hs 6« t Year ... 24a od, by post 37b Od IF BOOK-ED. Per Quarter ... 7a 6d, by post, 10. 9d Halt-ve»v... 15s od, by po&t, 21b M " \ear ... 303 0.1, by post, 43s Od Birth Carriage, and DeatK (Sfoticea, if pakltoi at the time of mserrton, 2b 6d, ifbookel, 4s each Stamps may be scut as payment



j Business Notices MTBOH Je' STOCK I 55 Jkwkn Stkket, London, E.G. ■ Publihaprs ot I 1 OHRI6TM AS, Bt HTH DA * , WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chrotnos etc. Tr»<3 original Publishers of Tbe Highly Celebrated SA.TIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, 4 P'ftlNOED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties contiuuaUy added "iow.v-imrrv"" DR CHUfiCHILLS Syrup Hypophosphibe of Lime proscribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility It Hitaine two of the principal ingre .1. dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which arc considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It ..cannot be tor ghlyrecommended for Delica Childre Dr Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES La real Brain Feed, and in eases 'Vluscular and Nervous Exhaustion a) acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Chui chill's Riynature Price, Prepared or'y by CJ W ANN /"I HEM LB 1 OWANN) UHEMIST. PARIS.



GRATEFUL—COMPORTING-. EPPS'S COCOA, , BREAKFAST. *By a thorongh knowledge of the natural law. wnlcn 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 ub many heavy doctors' biil i. it is by the j udicioua use of such articles of diet tliiit a constitution may be gradually built up until 3lvoug enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies arc floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. Wa ma v escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves wall fortified with pure blood and a properl} nourished frame."—See article in tbe OivilStrvm Gazette. >. Hade simply with boiling water or milk. Sola in i-ib, packets by Grocers, labelled tbOfl** JAMES EPPS & CO., 0 HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, LONDON. ENGLAND!.



ONE box of Clark's B 41 Pills v wir ranted to ewe 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. fjTOR the Blood is the Life. Clark's world JP famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, add 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 land Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. r|>OWLES' PENNYROYAL AISD 1 STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is Hd 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 ___ _ T£ EATING'S POWDER, tt EATING'S POWDER, t/ EATING'S POWDER, XV V EATING'S POWDER, XV TT-EATING'S POWDFR, t/ EATING'S POWDER, XV (BUGS, FLEAS, £ILLS MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. TJ AHMLESS TO ANIMALS, rl TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, JJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, bat 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 Indies 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 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 ia a perfectly safe and mild pre paration; and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in tins, by all Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London.



Milk PSRFOMERY. ! 11, Place do la Madeleine, Paris, 1 T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS JLj — Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr 0. 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. Saron-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-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, arpmatie and disinfectant, specially adapted forl adies'toilets. Oriza-Scoteh-Lavender— Sprigs ot Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water, do - 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 i good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel, iEss 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 velvoty softness o* 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 ctua, anc* bottle ;or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. as-Oiizi Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the fl< wen mWIIA CTIFITI) From Nervous WBU pUflfiH. Debility and Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and fu instructions re lating to a S\F[, SIMPLE AND PERTAIN RVMTnV Combined with simple method Ullllluul of treatment, recommended by a leading qualified medical man—a Specialist! In these cases, and used by him for many years with great success.



BLANCARDS lODINE OF IKON nTT T C APPROVED by the Academy of Medicine of Paris, are especiaUj .ecommended jy 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. None genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaprte, Pans. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies ___• F^R COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, Sec KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill" Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY'& Compound, ademuicen*expec torant;, for coughs, colds and chest complaints. "TT'AY'S Compound, for Coughs XX. Colds, ia equally serviceable Horses and Cattle. t\. Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Y^^ OATHARTICUM PILLS XJ digestive; corrective, and agreeably aperient. /^OAGULINE,— Cement for broken \J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England



Advice and Instructions FORWARDED FREE to anyone sending full particulars of case, symptoms, etc., and enclosing stamp for reply. AH communications strictly contidentia " Htjmanitas, G.P.0., 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 Powdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. PARIS : P. Meulky, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To b» had from all Chemists and from Messrs Fevton, Grimwade, & Co., Melbourne. Acstrauan Drug Company, Ltp , Sydney,



VENABLES, HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Case*. Al 1 parts, booh Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. C. VENABLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington, London.



j _ ' ■ Business Notices New Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABUS B~e1)°" ".. ■ ... 18 5 9 CAPI TAL^OnFMILLION. THE PBEMIEK AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL ! COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— ■RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, rHUBSHING MACHINES, &c\, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES MILES & CO., LTD. AGENTS



DEATH TO PARASITES ! 1 SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. FLUID |ffi£n*v4l PmER (NON-rOISONOTJS.) (POISONOUS.) CTnAd aad roconimnßilcd by Flock. H*««I witd recommended »y- Flock. W. Gerakd, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58^000 M. C. Obbbll, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... ' 20,000 V-V. O. RutHbrfokd, Amuri ... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Ofajjo ... 30,000 <1. W, Mcßae, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In- A. Symon^, 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, hroughont the world. w«wiy in«ro<inc«d. JPrice-(ir. casks) Ss 6d per Price—(m kegs) sOs per ewt. Crallon. 1 Cwl makes 1000 Gallons Dip. n»i m-j i i*n ntt t%. Another wcll-know.n Powder Dip costs ha 1 Gallon Flutd makes 100 Gallons Dip. as much again. Compare the prices Chief AfpentS— BLACKBURNE & 30 , Christchurch. distbict AGENTs-Miles and Co., Ltd. Ashburton and Bakaia.



IMPORTANT. CARPET DEPARTMENT. Cjp*E HAVE PURCHASED FOR PROMPT NET CASH A WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN S Stock of Tapestry Carpets Un exceptionally favourable terms, And will OFFER SAME, together with our own STOCK o! TAPESTRY CARPETS, FOR SALE TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS, AT SPECIAL PRICES, aa follows:— Tapestry Carpets, usual price Is 9d, special price Is 3d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price Is lid, special price la 6d per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 2s 9d, special price Is lid per yard Tapestry Carpets, usual price 2s 1 Id, special price 2a 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 tO« LADIES' EN TOUT CAS SUNSHADES- Usual Prices 9a 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 %?., ■■ . \ Now Offered at about Half-Price. ... i . ■ . .*'-■■- SEE .WINDOWS, SHOW ROOMS AND BARGAIN TABLES, W. Strange and Co.



IF YOU'LIKE NICE TEA'ASKhYOURIcROCErToR™ NELSONS (S"O3MOATE&^ #it*f*"L' CELEBRATED&THE BEST :& te'MJ&tf, PURE INDIAN CHINA& CEYLON TEAS PROCURABLE



Wool. Wool. Wool. DAVID THOMAS MAKING CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, FKEE OF COMMISSION. PERIODICAL SALES HELD THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, THE FIRST BEINU EARLY IN DECEMBER, A' LL WOOL placed in my hands for Sale will receive every cart and i, i *fclf "V 0?-. 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 .THOMAB, Stock and Station Agent, ASHBURTON. Turnip, Rape, & Cloyer Seeds, MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has just arrived per s.s. "Matauta,' irom the Celebrated Seedhcuse of MESSRS HURST AND SON, LONDON, AND I AM PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST HATES, compatible with good quality' MANURES - ARTIFICIAL AND CHEMICAL IS 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 BUPEBPHOSPHATEj BONE DUST, OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY"] SUPERPHOSPHATE—£S 15s per ton on trucks at Belfast o D.THOMAB, SOLtf AGENT FOR; ASHBURTON] PLOUGH SHAKES. XTT E ARE '-PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH HOHNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURION, Being in direct communication with the Makers, and having received large shipments from both makers. OOENSACKS (FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, AND Harbour's Best Ftve-ply Twine MAY BE OBTAINED AT OUR STORES. WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEATj OATS. OATS, r BARLEY. f AND OTHER PRODUCE. > WE ARE 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 recmired without Commission. MILES & CQ. LTD! 1 j Asbburton and Rakala.



Business JSoiices. IASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD I ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETI. OmcEs: Tancrbd Stbebt, Asufiraroir rTIO Encourage the saring of small sums X the Society will take , MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, In terust 5 per cent on the following condi tions:— Sums of One Pound and up wares received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every complete Pound deposited, to bo reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall have i been deposited, up to the day on when the money shall be withdrawn, -. A Depositor may withdraw the wholt 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 6 per cent »» it *■ i» «*y •> for longer periods at o  For particular* apply EDwD. STEPHENS, : . Manager. EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE AND COAOH FACTORY. John tPaffot, Junr, PHOPKTETOR. Shoeing promptly and efficiently performed. Coach Paintine and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office.



1 SttS"* -■> oaoes. rTHi KONGO Pa I TENEI Kki KOUXOU KATOA j fffacfteun Stewart** I NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. EW CUBE KOR GROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA NEW CURE FOtt CHRONIC BRONCHITT& Prepared from the Mountain and forest Plants of New Zealand) In Asthma the New Cure has proved iteel to be Head and Shoulders Above All Ocher Remedies* rpBS KJKW CURJFis the only Specif c X yet disoovered for Qiphtberia. In Group the NEW CURE has no rival IfcJ*™«™« fci«». Jibing fircß» h°P ' »nd all the attendant worry incidentahof the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In typhoid Fever the NEW CC7RR disinfects, soothes and gives refreshing sleep. The NEW CUuiTis Ihe only true Lung Disinfectant In no instance La* a dp, t rh occurred from diptheria whan the " New Cure has been frgely used from the nfirst outset ' * of the disease, and mo great aro its pro tective powers. th?»t ihe complaint has never been known to spread to other members of the faintly. The New Cure, 3s Ad ; Grfndelia Robust Cj«ar Asthma Toltacco, 2h Hd JOB PBIHTING. POSTERS, Dodged/Billheads, JL f 1 repmmmes, Memorandum Forms Wedding Cards, Meirioriam Cardis, In vitation Cards, Order Bkckp, I^eshinfi Machine Books, Receipt and 'Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. THT?i ASIIBOW FIHISIIIVG CO LIMITED, / _t ; , Having t supply of Superior Jobbing J>pe, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on the shortest notice., fa the best style, and at reasonable rates PUBLIC NOTICE. 'T HE Office of the Ashburton Publishing 2t «i&£s? n7» "Umitea, WlLti 'BK' ■-* ™ CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. for dinner hour ■in compliance with th> Factories Act. ASHBURTON IUBLISHING CO. FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, jErated Waters Beers, Ales Cider Chuppagne <fee. Abtillibt Lakr Lownos ■— — - ,-j W. J. BUSH AND CO TUSTILLEKS and IMPCBTBB? or ESSENTIAL OILS & FRTJII . ESSENCKS'- '; '':■/ SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. Family Dairy Churns, Factory Chornr Factory ButtefJWorkers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack tges Print Butter Car riers, German Dwfcy Paper And everything needed in a ompletc Creaitcry or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANOHARD'S SONSf Concord, N.H., U.S A ■ Established 1818 HERCULES MAKING POWDEK TS THE BEST Those who life not' tried it, shoulJ ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakw, Scones, Pa^v;iM.' " "~ rpRANSPARENT BLOCK ICF J_ MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED TDORTERBLANCHAB CONCORD, N.H. U.B.A, [ MAHUFACTUEBEB OF AHD DIAUU ALL KIHBB OF Oatrv Croodsj



- JENSEN'S .prize :m::b:oX:d "god liver oil Mil i)E ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS' PHkfi TASTELESS D7UESTIBLB T7AN HOUTBN'S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA. Best and Goes Farthest. It is the Original. All others are Imitations. Philadelphia; iB7P. HAUTHAWA V'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 4 Is conceded to be " The Standard n Sold by Shoe Dealers^ Grocers and Druggists. THE WALKER COBK EXTBACTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as tfe . , pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation tf carbo lated of other beverages, and allows the •ediment to remain undisturbed in the oottle Designed toi che use of hotels; r4stau »ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke pitted. Special terms to jobbers. Aftiufaetiued by the . ■! THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing ; NeVer Fails if Directions are followed Save* Money, Labor, and Time. Put« 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 other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince yov imi I|| ( I JOE MAKING REFRIGERATION ' On tha Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chillfnf Eitablishments, and all Icemakinp an< . Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, &a, for the Dead Meat Trade, and the «.s Merapi, for makina: loe and pit? serving Passengers' Provisions t)ry Air Refrigerators on Li^htfoot System 1000 Machines. Ordered and Supplied 1 to che end cf 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company jJinitedV i Moving Dirdoror : MR. T. B. LIGHI' FOVW, o^,