The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. KIT. NO. 2904*

Ashbttbtoj*: Tuesday, February «l, 1893.

PRICE: ONTS PEN^T



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! Business "Notices I , ; _____ ,xr ta oh & st ook 55 Jewish Street, London, E.G. Publisners ot OHRI6TMAS, BIRTHDAtf, i WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromos etc. Thd original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, * FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added ~IOW VITALITY" ! DR CHUJJCHILLS Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility ft mtaine two of the principal ingre dienfcs necessary for building up the Human Framef and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be tor ghlyrecommended for Delica Childre j Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOFHOSPHITES is real Brain Food, and in cases Muscular jind Nervous Exhaustion *j acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Chut chill's signature Price, Prepared 6r\y by Q WANS AIHEMISI UWAKN) UHEMIST, PARTS.



GRATEFUL-COMPORTINOh EPPS'SJJOCOA _ "?y 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 oir breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills, it is by the j ndicious use of such articles of diet that a coustitutiqu maybe gradually built up until |tronj{ enough to resist every tendency to disease. •Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack-wherever there is a weak point. Wa may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves Tvoil fortified with pure blood and a properli Krarished taune,"—Sea arttcl* in the Civil Strvm yUUCtIt, "■> Made simply with boiling water or milk. fold in i-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled thai** JAMES EPPS & CO., 9 HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, liONPQN, ENGLAHR ONE box q£.Clark's 841 Pills v war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in cither sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in bho back. Guaranteed f cms from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors 3old proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drusj Co., Lincohi, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. LpOßthe Blood is theLifo. Clark's world JIJ famed Blood Mixture is warranted tc 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 inarvoi- Ipus. Thousands df; testimonials. Sold in bottles His 9d, and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid iand Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. ffIOWLES' PENNYROYAL JJsD J STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is J^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 the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions



ORJZA. PERFUMERY. 11, Place do la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS ±J Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr 0. Revell'l' The best soap for rendering the akin 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 yiolet. Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. j Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume o lfew 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. 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/ * a ; Ess Oriza -et - Oriza-Lys—=Perfumes for scenting linen and the 1 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 Lencips) —For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness o* youth 7;';; Or zaHne-Colotanfce (iHe 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 Violetfce of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. BS-Oriza Suave'whit* iotrope Bou quet of the flc w«w



TZ EATING'S POWDER, jr EATING'S POWDER, jr EATING'S POWDER, T7 EATING'S POWDER, TZEATING'S POWDFR, •XT EATING'S POWDER, XV (BUGS, FLEAS, ■ ; MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. TJ AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, TJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, O ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, rj ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TJ 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 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 TVSXLY VEGETABLE SWEEXMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal or thbead 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.



mUFOA 61IV1TD From Nervous HIIU oUIIBH Debility and Loss of Vitality .and Manhood, should send for Advice,-and fu instructions re lating to a SAFE, SIMPLE A^t) CERTAIN MHWiW Combined w^fcn simple method 111L111 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 : akd Instructions FOBWABDED FREE to anyone sending full particulars of case, symptoms, etc., and enclosing stamp for reply. All communications strictly oonfidentia "Hum anitas, 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. j 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 fits, ■ ■' .•■„'■";■.' Prepared with choice Mustard Tfowdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each napism. PARIS : P. Mbulby, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and from Messes Felton, Grimwade, & Co., Melbourne. Acstbalian DRtra Company, Ltd i Sydney,



BLANCARDS JODINEOF IRON DTT T Q APPROVED by the Academy oi 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 [ourse.' Nbr.e genuine unless signed Blancard, 40,=rue Bonaparte, Parin. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through* out the Colonies *TpOB COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, jj Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill^ Tola, etc,, with Chlorodyne. KAY'& Compound, a demulcen* expec tor&nb, for coughs, colds and chest complaints. "TTAY'S Compound, for t Coughs fy Colds, is equally serviceab!© Horses and Cattle. XT AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inN saralgia tV. Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron, etc. -eh r IHUM CATHARTICUM PILLS I a digestive, corrective, and agreeably aperient. f^OAGULINE,— Cement for broken \J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, $tockport, England VENABLES, HIOH-OLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. All parts, boch Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. 0. VENABLES & CO.. 187 and 189 Essex Road Islintttoa London,



. Business Kotices New Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABLISH"i~D 0 ..,185 9 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. TUB rHEMTKB AIST) WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY. NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIXE AND MARINE RISKS ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, fHKWtf KING MAC*IIiSTES f Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT KATES MILES & CO., LTD. AGENTS DEATH TO PARASITES ! 1 SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED, fluid ifegnnSl POWDER (KON-roisoNous.) (poisonous.) C»«d and rccommf nded I >T Flock. Usert nntl r*>romm«nd«>«l Ity— Flock. W. Gbrakd, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. C. ObbrlTi, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 *V. O. Rotherfokd, Amuri ... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Otago ... 30,000 Q. W, Mcßab, Amuri. ... 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand ln- A. Symons, Marlborough ... 45,000 vestment Company, South- P. 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, throughout the world. „ , ifewiy in*ro«iue*ii. JPrice-(ir. casks) Ssa 6cl per Price-(m ke/p) -sOs per cwt. j Csrallou. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dtp. s* m. i y isi*s* tt «V Another well-known Powder Dip costs ha 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dtp. as much again. Compare the prices Chief Ag-entN—BLACKBURNE & 30, Christchurch. distbict AGBNTS-Miler and Go., Ld. A&hburton and Rakaia.



, ' . ■ ■ • ■■-',*■■» "if" 1 ■■■■■... ■- ..•■■ '; ■ ■■■■•■ ■ ■■-■■■■■" ■■■■ '"-: r >i; i! ■• IMPORTANT. CARPET DEPARTMENT. M7B HAVE PURCHASED FOR PROMPT NET CASH A WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMANB Stock of Tapestry Carpets On exceptionally favourable terms, And will OFFER SAMK, together with our own STOCK of TAPESTRY CARPETS, FOR SALE TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS, AT SPECIAL PRICES, as follows;—' Tapestry Carpets, usual prioo Is 9d, special price la 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 2slid, 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 tO« LADIES' EN TOUT CAS SUNSHADES— Usual Prices 9a lid; 13 6d, 16s 6d ..,, Special Prices 6s lid, 8s lid, 9s lid I ■ .'■■■ NEW SEASON'S DRESS xMATERIALS, PRINTS GINGHAMS, MANTLES,'MILLINERY, STRAW HATS, FLOWERS %a., ? . ■ . . . ■ Now Offered at about Half-Price. i ' ■ ! SEE .WINDOWS, SttOW ROOMS AND BARGAIN TABLES, ! - W. Strange and Go,



IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK >YOUR GROCER FOR NELSONS COUUcSUCRMEDALS ■"■ ■■>. #&# f**L« CELEBRATCDkTHE BEST >» &/*/*& PURE INDIAN CHINA&CEYIION TEAS PROCURABLE



Wool. Wool. Wool. DA\ rir> THOMAS MAKING CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, FUEE OF COMMISSION. w - PERIODICAL SALES HEL.D THROUGHOUr THE SEASON, THE FIRST BEING i . EARLY IN DECEMBER. A' LL "WOOL placed in my hands for Sale will receive every care and attention. My Stores and the Arcade are unsurpassed for tha 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, titmk and Station Agent, ASHBURTON. Turnip, Rape, & Clover Seeds. MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has just arrived per s.s. " MaUnta,' Irora tho Celebrated Seedhcuso 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 Ash burton for [the NEW^ZEALAND PROVISION AND PRODUCE COMPANY'S MANURES, I shall be pleased to receive Orders for SUPEEPHOSPHATE, BOISE DtJST, OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANYj SUPERPHOSPHATE—£S 15s per ton on trucks at Belfast V _ o __ D. THOMAS, SOLF AGENT FOR; ASHBURTON



PLOUGH SHAKES. WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH HOKNSBY'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. CORNSACKS (FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRIOES, AND ' Harbour** Best Fire-ply Twine MAY BE OBTAINED AT OUR STORES. I WHEAT. WHEAT. WIIEATj OATS. OATS. BARLEY. AND OTHER PRODUCE. WE iRB PROMPT CASH BUYERS of aH Sorts of PRODUCE ab Market Prices, and are prepared to Store Grain on F&rmerd* account-, and to make Advances if required without Commission. MILES & CO. LI), t Ashburtou ami Rakala,



■ Busir ,_, oiicef. \i: , TUH KUN(*O PM TENEI XL* | KoU . 017 KATOA ) NEW CURE FOX ASTHMA. I EW CUBK KOR CHOUP NEW CURE J-'OR DIPHIHKRU ' NEW CURE FOX CffßOfllC - BRONCHITIS; ; Prepared from the ltfouuMin mud fores* ' Plants of New Zealand) ';. In Asthma the New Cure hM proved itbt! V to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies* nr*HK NEW CuiucVheonJ; Specifc X yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEW CURE has no rival. It saves emetics, lighting fires, hot baths, and all the attendant worry incidental of ■' the arrival of the Midnight Monster. n; In typhoid Fever the NEW CC7RF disinfects, soothes, and gives refreshing sleep, ,- ■ ' The NEWCUBE^is the only tru*' , Lung Disinfectant ■ ! In no instance l»a* a d^th occurred from diptlieria whan the •* New Cure - has been freely used from the first outset of the disease, *nd so t;reat are its pro tecrive powers, thut the eomplait:t h«i never be«n known to spread to other tneraberjuif the family. The l^ew Cure, 3s ckl; Orindelii Kobust Ctvar Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d JOB PRINTING. POSTERS, Podgers, BillhearK X I rc^rammes. Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, Jn vitation Cards. Order Elects, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, »nd Tickeu of all kinds. THK ABHBUIITOM I'tß ISIII^G (0 LIMITED, H*rin<t ™ RUP^y of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description.of Piinting on the shortest notice, fa the best btyle, and •t reasonable -■ --• ' "\,.- rateiC "■ - public Nome*,. r HE Office of the Ashburton Publishine ArrJSZSff'V* Limited» WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. tor dinner hour in compli«ace with th« Factories Act. ASHBURTON IUBLISHING CO. FRENCH CREAM GfJM EXTBAOT, For producing a Head of Creamy Bicb ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Crated Waters Been, Alee Cider Chanipagne kc. Artillmv Lavk Lovnoir W. J. BUSH AND CO T\ISTILLEKS And IMFCBTBBP or BSBRNTIAL OILS * FBUII i ESSENCES . SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Mannfacturert Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commerci#l Qualities. Family Dairy Churns, Factory Chutnt Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack \ges Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paper And everything needed in « ompleW Creouiuiy or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS' Oohoord, N.H., U.S A Established 1818 *- HERCULES MAKING POWDKK IS THE BEST Tho*e who hkve not tried it, shoukl ask their Grocer for it Makes splendW Cakep, Scones, Pastry, *a mRANSPARENT BLOCK ICF jL making machinery, ; ; ESTABLISHED T3ORTER BLANCH AB WNOORD, N.H. U.S.A, ".!• liaxuFAcmtm o» avd D&uudhi ' all iimur Ualrv Goods jj



I Business Notices. ! ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office.? : T.ancb*i> Strbbt, Asujtcktov , rjlO Encourage thw sanng of small sums _L the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of Ope l'ound and upward*,-In terest 5 per cent on the following condi tions:-y Sums of One Pound and up wart t received or Doposit, and Interest will b* allowed on every eomplol« Pound deposited, to be reckoned from the da> on which a complete Pound shall havt been deposited, up to the day on when the money shall be withdrawn, A Depositor may withdraw the whol. or pari of che snm deposited, but not in, lest sums than One Pound, except when dosing the account. Deposits takwHor 3 months at 5 per cent i» »t ■** Jf f> for longer poriods at o  For particular* apply EDWD. STEPHENS, | Manager.



EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE AND CO^iOH FACTORY. John Pasrct. Junr , ! i; PROPiUETOR. Shoeing promptly and effeciently • " performed. Couch Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — BUHNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office. JENSEN'S™ .piSIZIB MEDAL GOD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST IJVERS • PUKE TASTELESS DTUESTIBLTC



UAN HOUT EN 'S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest. It is the Original. All others arc Imitations, PHILADELPHIA, 1876. 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 la conceded! to be " The Standard " Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. THE WALKER COBK EXTBACTOR s \ Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork " Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest f mm the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation cf earbo* lated or other beverage**, and allows the ediment to remaiv undisturbed in the ■jottle Designed toi che use of hotels, resta v .ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental in appearanae and full nioke pUted. ; t (Special terms to jobbers. lf%iuf*ctur»dby the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY



VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are tollowed Save* Money, Labor, aud Time. Puts an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preservcd-^Never Injured. Pdrifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be used in the ordinary way for Household Purpose Outshines all othnr Soap One trial is sufficient to convince you TOE M A S I S G AND REFRIGERATION On tha Linde,System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Frsezing and Chilling Kjtablishments, and all Icemakinp an< Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP •USE, | As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, An \ for the Dead Meat Trade, and the 8.0 Merapi, for making Ice and pr«* serving Passengers' Provisions i>ry Air Refr.gerators on Lightfoot l System 1000 Machiner. Ordered and Supplied to the end cf 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company jJuited' Moving Director : MR. T, fi, UGHI*