The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xiv. no. 3166

Ashburtojn : Friday, December 1898,

PRICE: Oi\B PENNY



rtusmeas Notices. LONGrBEAOH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, October 2 for the summer months, the Longboach Caach will stark from Ash burton at 5 p.m. R, R. BROWNE, noachman. .__ _ . —__ , ■V/TONEY TO LEND on approved securities, in suma to suit borrowers, at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. H. 0. ORBELL, Solicitor, Ashburton Llewellyn Owen, pianoforteTsinging and HARMONY arcade Chambers (Dances not attended.) 4 2 A CARD. MR H. C. ORBELL SOLICITOR, ASHBURTON Office : Montgomery's Buildings, Corner East and Burnett Streets. -OR COUGHS, 00LD9, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, Influenza. Consumption, 4c, <fee <AY'S COMPOUND BSSBNCB OF LINSEHD, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tola, <fee /AY'S COMPOUND, a demuloent expectorant, for \ Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints M AY'SCOMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, is equally X setrioeabltt for hone* and cattle XaY'S TIO PILLS, a specific ia Neuralgia, Faceache, V &c. Contain Quinine, Iron, &c INTJM CATHARTICUM PTLLS, digestive, oorrec _ tire, and agreeably aperient COAQULINB— Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England /"VNE box of Clark's B 41 Pills la war \J ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (aoquired or constitutional), gravel and ains in the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and P&tont medicine vendors Sold proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. : "TjTOR the Blood ia the Life. Clark's world JJ famed Blood Mixture ia warranted to oleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, ' sourvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, •ad sores of all kinds; Its effects are marvel loos. Thousands of testimonials. Sold | n bottles 2a 9d, and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors: The Lincoln and Mid- j and Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. TTtOWLES' PENNYROYAL AND X STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distrasslng symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is JAdto2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen fan. Prepared only by the LINOOLIS and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions TTEATING'S LOZENGES T^EATING'S LOZENGES TREATING S LOZENGES "A Simple Pact about" KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. Ask throughout the world, in any country that can be named, you will find them largely sold. There is absolutely no remedy that ia so speedy in giving relief, §o certain to cure, and*yet the most delicate can take them \ TERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBLE COUGH •4, Commercial road, Peckham, July 12. " Dear Sir,—l am a poor hand at express* Ing my feelings, but I should like to thank you. Your lozenges have done wonders in relieving my terrible cough. Since I had the operation of ' Tracheotomy' (the same as the .late Emperor of Germany, and unlike him, tnank God, I am still alive) performed at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, no one could possibly have had a more violent cough; it was so bad at times that it quite exhausted me. The mucus, which was very copious and hard, has been softened, and I nave been able to get rid of it without difficulty, —I am, sir, yours truly, J. HILL.' UTTERLY UNRIVALLED ■ITTERLY UNRIVALLED lITTERLY UNRIVALLED The above speaks for teelf. From strict Inquiry it appears that the benefit from using Keating** Cough Lozenges is under- i stated.' The operation was a specially! ■ever* one, and was performed fay the j specialist), Dr H. T. Butlin, of St. Bartho- j lomew's Hospital. Since the operation the only means of relief is the nse of these Lozenges. So successful are they that one afford* immediate benefit, although from the ■ nature of the case the throat irritation is , Intense. WEIGHT IN^GOLD WEIGHT IN GOIiD •ujelqwuw Gom Under date September 8,1891, Mr Hill 1 Main writes: "I should long since have been dead, bu for your Lozenges— they are twrth their wagU in, ffdd will gladly see W <l tell anyone what a splendid cough remedy they are." Keating's Cough Lunges, the unrivalled famedy for Coughs, Hoarseness, arid Throat Troubles are sold in tins by all Chemists. BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON DTT T Q APPROVED by the Academy ol Medicln of Paris, are especially ieoommeiide whe Medical Celebrities ol: the Wor d for Srofula (Tumon, King's Evil, etc.), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for Simulating and regulating to periodic course. No».e genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold b Druggbts and Chemist* through out the Colonies AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF liabor Sayed -fN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors I BY TTSINO "The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Sbor c eepers, etc., and wholesale from the anufacterers. Cunninstoh & Co. 190 QW »J*r Bhree> r V 1 «i. tchurch, 931



usmess notices OKiZA Pr.KruoicKY 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS J_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-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—No, 2, extra fine, in boxes, 6 cakee. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. • , Orfza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white J violet. Aqua-Oriza—New toilat water, refreshing to the skin. Oriia-Hay—A toilet water wth the perfume o new mown hay. Orlza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for adies'toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender—Sprigs of Scotoh lavender flowers; a rich toilet water, i de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water! Orhsa-Water- Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. Gonttes - Oriza - Dentifrice —An extract for preserving he teeth and gums in good health and preventing decay. Orlza-Dentaire, In paste or powder, for whitening the teeth withont affecting the enamel. Ess Oriza -at - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkeroh • without staining. OriM-Oil—Variously perfumed ; for ren dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off. Orlsa-Lacte (Oriza Milk)—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. Oreme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios)—For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvtty softness of youth. Or saline-Colorante (the best hair dye)— For instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade and with no danger to health. boxes, each with brushes comb, otas, an<? bottle; or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Esa-Orizalncoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. 88-Orizi Suave white lotrope Bon quet of theft wet PAX OIDIUM MANUFACTURED BY Gounelle Jeune, SALON—FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia: GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO. * * OO2KKR9ET PJLACJB, MELBOURNE. A MOST powerful Insecticide, and guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mil dew, Vine Parasites^ Chlorosis, and Para sitioal Insects of Plants, Vegetable Gardens, etc. la now in use in most of the Vineyards in Victoria and gives great satisfaction. The Par Oidium has been tried in the great Western District on Peach Trees with great success. i ORPHAN OIL, The great discovery for Phylloxera, Codlin ! Moth, and disease in Sugar Cane. For Pamphlets and al information apply GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., 3 Somerset Place, MELBOURNE THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARD LEAF IS of an easy employ, clean, takes little space, is ready for mmediate aae and acts promptly. Everybody should always have »t hand a few Muatard Leaves, for they are known to prevent a great number of in dispositions. The Sinapism Is employed with success in oases of Neuralgia, Diseases of the Throat, Palpitations of the Heart, Convulsions^ Lumbago, Bhoumatism, Congestion* Paralysis, and Apoplectic Jits. Prepared with choice Mustard Powder , the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each narism. PARIS: P. MctrLEY, 135 Rue Sfc-Antoine. To b» had from all Chemists and fron ACSTKAUAN DbCTG COMPANY JTD. Sydnav LOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for 1 the cure of Consumption, Chronl Cough and General Debility I ft >ntains two of the principal lngrs) JL dients necessary for building up the i Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., < Phosphorus and Lmc. Ib cannot be toe ghly recommended for Delica Childre Dr Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES la real Brain Food, and in cases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion M acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Chm chill's signature Price, Prepared oily by SWANN nHEMIST WANN> V> HE MIST. PARIS AGENTS WANTED. \IJ ANTED Agents for a GOOD W SELLING LINE. Either s and earn good income. Apply early only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., Bot 876 'iPO. Sydney* N.S W WISE IK TIME. —Consider your Health. UL 1 Palpltatton,liieaß^ty,l)etoUlty ; LoM W I. ofVital Power, Mwaired Health or IJJJ Strength, Severe Pains, *c. (m either Hi| box), no matter how chronic or mt««, Tp FARE'S EIJBCTRIC PM-WLM «• th« grandest, most speedy, and powerrauei«B«y on e*rth. One package is sufficient in eren the w«Mtwt, the oldest, and most shattered, to WORK A jhbaoli. Being perfectly harmless, they leave no bad uw. effects. auar«nie*d never to fail. VrMpuVLcmlaimtree, n«der cover, from the N. Z. sole ageats— DBUt SUPPLY CO., Box 60, Dunedin. FARH'I BLBCTWO PILLULES are trtwtfk their weight jn <pti a«d act Ui* magte, «fving iwUnt r«Uef,aad vorkkg a certain u4



Business Notices New Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABLISH"iI) O:~~L. _ 1859 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THE PREMIER AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES,&&o f ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES MILES &■ CO. LIMITED. _AGENTS' STEPHENS^BROa,"" MABKET HOUSE, JNVITE all lovers of a real Cup of Tea, to drink nonebut Mandarin and Tiger Blends, ACKNOWLEDGED BY EXPERTS to be the BEST ML BOUED TEAS at the Prices— 2s, 2s 4d, 2s 6d, per pound, 1n;i,15, 10, 20, and 401bs packages. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Bros., market house. Sole Agents lor New Zealand—J. RATTRAY & SON, DUNEDIN' LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S; HIGH CLASS TAJLOKING. WILLTAM WILLIAMSON, EAST STREET (Next to Mb Hoult's), HAS lately returned from London, where he spent eighteen months, studying the cutting under the latest and mo3t improved scientific principles ; at the ame time gaining mare exparience in the leading Ladies' and Gentlemen's Tailoring Establishments of the West End, .- / B He is therefore in a position to asaure his Customers'that orders intrusted to him will be finished in a style not to be surpajsed. W. Gmubb, Canterbury .* 61,000 R. JD. MoLban, Hawke's Bay 68,000 M. O. Ohbbil, Canterbury ... 6,000 Walapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 ¥'2' 5. w™tE'0*I>» A«»uri .. 20,000 Ida Valtoy Station, Otago ... 30,000 5. W, Moßab, Amur! .. 19,000 Scottiah and New Zealand In- A. Simowb, Marlborough .. 46,000 vestment Company, South • F. H. Richmond, Marlborougl 13,000 land ... ... ... 17,00 And by owners of over 5,00 C 000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock In New Zealand, and man millions Ownen. hroughont the world. JTowiy t»<r*«ac««. £»rioo—{in oMks) Rm 6d per Price- (in keg») »O» per ovrt OcOlon. " I Ctot mak64looo Gailoni Dip 1 OalLm WUuLA nuihtm inn G*£j*»m H!« Another well-known Powder Dip oosti ha i vauen *mm ma*es too tfaUoni Dtp, M mao h again. Compare the prioee Chief Ag-entai-BLAOKBURNB * 00 , OhrUtohotoh. distmct AQBNTs-MUes and Co., Limited Aehburton and Rakaia. Grand Show of New Goods EX OTORAMA. ANDREW ORE S SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION 1 NEW GOODS, Millinery, Dresses, Sunshades, Corsets, Umbrellas, Collars, Laces, Ties, etc. New Prints, Ginghams, Flannettes, tiloves, in all the new makes. KOVELTIES IN EVERY DEPARTMENT, THE LARGEST STOCK OP LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN L BOOTS & SHOES In Ashburton to Select from. AGBNT^FOR THE CELEBRATED STANDARD BOOTS Every pair guaranteed. Just opened a few dozen of the STANLEY SHOES. 72 dozen Gentlemen's ties, all shades Is each.



I IF. YOITLIKE NICE TEA ASKftYOUR GROCER FOR NELSONM kirn n«.annHHH^i f WWW I^Hl -••;,..-li iO*+»!LK CCLEBBOID«XBEIUEBIQiM9raM^i PURE lI^UN CHINA^COiBdN TtASI I PROCURABLE t DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matron, Cos, and Oo.) A UOnONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, avd ESTATE AQENT, VALUATOR WOOL AND GRAIN BROKEB, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tmwald and Aohburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Pat, Hides, etc., en FRIDAYS sales of Wool throughout the season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as pec arrangement AGENT FOB . Matron and 00./Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald, and Co, Christchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co., Dunedin i Planet Jupiter Garden and Field Tool*. DAVID THOMAS, Aslrtrarton Grass Seed Cleaning 1. Having Erected (regardless of cost) one of the Best Grass Seed 010 ng Bants in Canterbury I am now prepared to CLEAN RYEGRASS *b it ought to be done at Reasonable Rates. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton. WOOL SEASON> 1893-1894. AM PREPARED TO MAKE CASH ADVANCES UPON GEOWING CLIPS OF WOOL, Placed in my hands FOR SALE LOCALLY or elsewhere, and CAN SUPPLY ALL SHEARING REQUISITES, AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. I> Thomai, AshburtoiL I HAVE BEEN APPOINTED LOCAL AUENT FOR THB SALE OF BELFAST CHEMICAL MANURES. And can Supply— SUPERPHOSPHATES, BLOOD MANURE, POTATO MANURI, BONE MEAL & BONE DUST In large or small quantities. DAVID THOMAS, [Ashburton. ASHBUKTON SKIN SALES. I&HALI* HOLD A FORTNIGHTLY SALS OF SHEEPSKINS, FAT, HIDES TALLOW, &O-, throng out tht, season. David Thomas, ASHBURTON Miles and Co., Limited WOOL WOL. WOOL WE ABE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE o Commission, on the ensuing Clip. OUR FIRST WOOL SALE of the Season is fixed for FRIDAY, December 8, when a large attendance of Buyers from all parts will be present. Our extensive and well lighted Stores are exceptionally suited for the Display of all Clips entrusted to our firm, and careful valuations will be made before the Auction We have for Sale Large Stocks of WOOLPAOKS and TWINE, together with Branding Materials, >11 of best quality SEEDS. FRESH, GENUINE, AND RELIABLE SEEDS, Specially Selected Including Colonial Red and White Clover and Oowgrass, Timothy, Ryegrass and Cocksfoot. Imported Red Clover, Cowgrass, White Clover, and Alsyko Clean Seed Wheat, Oats, Barley, etc., of prime quality. MANURES HIGH-CLASS MANURES suitable for all conditions of soil. Anglo-Co tinental Superphosphates guaranteed at tithe of shipment to contain 37*13 per cent o voluble Phoßphatea, ateo Boneduat and Guano. * ■ station X Farm Mores. We always keep in stock the following leading lines—Flour, Bran, Sharps, Oatmeal, Tea Sugar, Currants, Raisins, Kerosene al Oil Brand) Candles, Soap, Fine and Coarse Salt, Boiled and Raw Linseed and Castor Oils, Red and Black Taltoo Oil for Branding, Hematite, Sheep Netting, beat drawn annealed Fencing Wire, (all numbers,) Iron Standards, Barbed Wire v Drvin Pipes, eto. Auction Sales, Stock, etc. ASHBURTON AND TINWALD-WEBKLY HINDS AND RAKAIA-MONTHLY. SALES OF HIDES, SKINS* TALLOW, AND WOOL, HELD FORTNIGHTLY AT ASHBURTON ]\ples and Co., Limited. Hi. W. HASMER, Auctioneer. iMbbarton and Ifakala,



BUILDING TRADE. ~ ! ORDERS taken for Bri3k, Stone, Con crete, Wood and Asphalt work. ''. PJariP, etc. for any buildings supplied. Agent for VVafcter's Hinges. Austin and Son's Pipe and Pottery Ware; Stock's Monumental Stones; and Mr Clafkson, Architect. Monumental designs and speci men plans on hand. Charge* reasonable* Work good. Q. W ANDREWS, East Belt. ft i x c i h « Miaei Venie Flowei% T ATE of the Royal College of _I_J Music, London, is prepared to give instructions in the above art. Terms upon application. Residence, Cox Street. At home Monday's Thursday's and Saturday's, from 2 till 8 139 Tucker and jfean TT AYE FOR SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE ft BLACK PINE FIREWOOD LIME AND CEMENT 1 AND BUILDING MATERIAL? of every description. PRODUCE. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &o. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACH PROPRIETORS,  Jnßfc Landing—Splendid Shipmea o: HEWCASfL 0 » L Tucker fc Bean, ' COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERA PRODUCE MERCHANTS I —— ' ~ t Zealandia Boot Store ■ TANCBED STREET, > ; ASHBURTON. ' rpHE steadily increasing demand for -'•'■>■ 1 the ■■: "ZEALANDJA ;,] BRAND OF BOOTS '~i Shows they aie still as popular at ever with the Public of Ashburton. *" Vl For style, durability, and comfort , t ij| they cannot be bea* ' ■ . ''-^ A Large Stock of Ladies', Genta', and ~£-\ Children's Boots and Shoes always in ; " 'stock at prices to suit the times. ??• REPAIRS DONE i REASONABLE RATES X Bishop's, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, : TANCRED STREET AWING TO THE SUCCESS ; WHICH HlB '""'tj" ATTENDED MY BUSINESS, \ I find It necessary to : - PROCURE ASSISTANCE Which I am now endeavoring to do T TAKE tbe opportunity to i thank the Public of Ashbwcon for their kind patronage, «nd to ; say that I hope to oontitiu to 1 merit their support. J IT. £. Bonnln^ton, i OHEJIIST & DRUGGIST ? EAST STREET, A3HBUBTCN» '^ ACLriND, DUDLEY &CO A AUCTIONEERS, QHA RE BRUKERS, STOCK AN 3 STATION AGENTS. ./!! MOWEY TO liBVD on ; a .<■ approved securities; At iC ■■ LOWEST CURRENT RATES. : Farms and Properties from 5O TO 5000 ACRES. * Cash Advances made on Wool for ship ■'.• ' i ment to London, or for Sale in Christ ■ ohurch. : -■i <: . 143, BEREFORD STREET : _^ Chrihtchitrch. ; (Late of R. Aucokb's), \ "DIST CANE SUGARS for Preservin " purposes can be had &t the new Shop i TANCBED HTBEET, j Opposite Mitchell and Turner's, ; TEAS A fePEOIALTY. I j My 2s Blend can't be beat; in Ashburto 4, Look out for the green-frcs'ed window I Goods delivered Daily in any part of "-"I ..Town. ; . ''u| D. MACPHERSON }4 TANORED STREET |f 1 Aihbartoßj 10 '\'i



Business* notice a. ASHBURTON PERMANEtfr BUILO ING & INVESTMFNT SOCIETY. Omiobb—Tancred Strkjet Ashburtos MONEY taken on DEPOSIT y% T CALL, in sums of One Pound '.*■*■ and upwards, at the following rates:— B £1 to £250 ... ... 6 percent. From £260 to £1000 ... 4*  „ Over £1000 ... - . 4 " " Fixed for 3 months ... s\\ ,',' ■;•» »»■ « " ... 6*,, „ "»U» — 6 » » For further particulars apply, to EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. %? ■■■■■■; "As strong as the oak," "As pure as the lily.}! 11 As fragrant as the rose. In 1, 2, 5 and 101b Tins Henry Zander, SOLB AGENT, ASHBURTON. —FOR SAI.E ----I TRACTION ENGINE, 8-horse. -i GRASS SEED CLEANER, -I OORNCRDSHEtt. -| CHAFF CUTTER. -I HYDRAULIC RAM, No. 6. I SCREEN, for 4ft 6in Combine. -| Ordinary BICYCLE, price £2 10s A quantity of Belt-pulleys from 3in 3ft diameter. Agency for McLaren's Traction Engines. Thos. E. Kilworth, ENGINEER ft BRASS FOU3SDER. —- i. MRS A. T. ROBOTTOM BEGS to inform the numerous friends and clients of her late husband, A. T. ROBOITOSI, THAT SHE WILL CARRY ON THW BUSINESS OF PHOTOGRAPHER OX THE SAME PREMISES MOORE STREET, i a^s;h burton i Cabinets, beautifully enamelled, 15s pc doz ; Plain, 12a per doz ; Carte de Visit enamelled, 10s per doz; Plain, 7s 6d. JT. ATleliolafl, PRACTICAL BOOT MAKER. ALL descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order on the premises. The Best Material and Work* manship guaranteed. A large And varied stock always on uand at moderate prices, REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. J. NICHOLAS, 8001 MAKER, Next Mr Sattk's, Watchmaker, East Street. Zealandla Boots. THE Wonderful Reputation o thes Grand BOOTS is still maintained and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFF IS GREATER THAN EVER. There are more ZEALANDIA BOOTS manufactured than any other make in the Colony. The Manufacturers are so confident of the excellent wear of these Boots that they guarantee every pair branded ZEA LANDIA. For real hard wear and comfort they cannot be excelled, and they are itiade in so many different fittings that every k?nd of foot can be accommodated. Householders should buy this brand fot themselves and their children. Once buy a Zealaniia Boot and you Will never but any other make. .The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Boots and the Paragon (Patent are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Ash burton and surrounding distrl can now obtain these FIN 13 BOOTS mow Mr J. Uishop, ZEA.LANDTA BCOT STORE ASHBURTON,