The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. xiv. no. 2907.

Ashbubtoa : Friday, February 2-t, 1893.

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lousiness Notices. THE ASHMJRTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1889 the terms of Subscription to thw journal will be as follows, viz:— I* PAID IK ADVANOK. P« Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6d 1, Half-year... 12a 6d, by post, 18s 6d, Year ... 24b Od, by post 37s Od IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-ywr... lfia Od, by ptot, 2le 8c? ■ \ear ... 30s Od, by post, 43» Orl Birth Marriage, and Death Notices if paid tox at the time of insertion, 2s 6d, if booked, 4s each Stomps may be sent aa payment



J Business Notices IITTSOH & STO 0K iH 55 Jewkn Street, London, E.G. Publisners of CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, <fee., CARDS Embossed Scraps, Ohromos etc. Tu<s original Published ot The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, & * FttINCJED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added "low viTilrrT"



GRATEFUIi-COMFORTINQ. EPPS'S COCOA. ;BBBAKFAST. "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 which may save na many heavy doctors' bills, It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundrttds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. W« may escape many a fital shaft by keeping oarselve* well fortified with pure blood and ft proper!}' nourished Iruu."-S«« article to tin Civil Strvim Qtuetle. -> Wade simply with boiling water or mllfo. ioldin i-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled tbUl^i , JAMES EPPS & CO. 0 HOMEOPATHIC CHEMISTS. LONDON. ENGLAND,



DR OHUJJUHILLS Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure pi Consumption, Chroiii Cough and General Debility £t 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 tor ghlyrecommended for Delica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHQSPHITE3 jj real Brain Food, and in cases •Vluscular and Nervous Exhaustion *> acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr Chui chill's signature Price, Prepared or ly by ' Cl W AN"N f~% HBMIBI OWANNj \J HEM IST, PARIS.



ONE box of Clark's B *1 Pills is wir 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. rpOßthe Blood is the Life. Clark's world JJ famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all imparities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, aad sores of all kinds, its effects are marvei lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 2s 9d, and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendor:) everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. fItOWLES 1 PENNYROYAL A*D X STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent; with the sex. Boxes Is l£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 fche Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions



ORIZA FHJFUHERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS | 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 fche toilet and baths. Savon-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 fiolet. j Aqua-Oriza—New toilet v 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 for! adisti' 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. 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-Colotanfce (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, quite a nosegay of violets. BS-O/izi Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the flc wot



TT EATING'S POWDER, tt EATING'S POWDER, j XV -tr EATING'S POWDER, XV '■:.■ ■■'■■■. 1Z EATING'S POWDER, %T EATING'S POWDPR, tt EATING'S POWDER, XV f BUGS, FLEAS, KILLS- MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. O AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, rl TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, I_J ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, O ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT 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. Afubext vegetable sweexmeat, 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.



111 TIJIIA OlirrPD From Nervous ALL ntlll Olllfill Debility and Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should . send for Advice, and Su instructions re lating to a SAFE, SIMPLE Mil CERTAIN RV Hf 17IIV C°rabined with simple method Uillillilll 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 Instbuotions FORWARDED FREE to anyone sending full particulars of case, symptoms, etc,, and enclosing stamp for reply. x All communications strictly oonfldentia "Httmanitas, G.P.0., Melbourne



BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON DTT TO A PPROVBD by the Academy of Medicine J\ of Paris, are especially .ecommended ty %c 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 Bonaparte, Pan*. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies "TTlOtt COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Jj Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, Ac. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill" Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY'fe Compound,ademulcen+expec tcr&nb, for coughs, colds and chest complaints. "XT AY'S Compound, for Coughs j\_ Colds, is equally serviceable * Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific inN enralgw Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine CATHARTICUM PILLS J_J digestive, corrective, and agreeably Aperient. /"IOAGULINE.— 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 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 Prepared with choice Mustard Powdei 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 Femon, Gkimwabe, & Co., , Melbourne. AOITRAIJAN DRCG COMPANY, .LTD y Sydney.



VENABLES, HIQH-GLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. A)' parts, bcch Internal and External, ■pecially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. 0. VENABLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road I*lin<?ton London,



| » Business Notices i ■ *■ "»■ — — ■ -■■.- i = New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABLIShIbI) 0' ".. M , 18 59 CAPITAL^ONFMILLION. THE PREMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &0., ACCEPTED kT LOWEST CURRENT RATES ; MILES & CO., LTD. : AGENTS



DEATH TO PARASITES ! 1 SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. =*--.■.•.:., ,:.... , . :. *'Z. FLUID HnPSpPvi POWDER Dmdaadr*commnd,dbjr Flock. ir*»«i and rrr« M m«ndM ny- Flock. W. Gerabd, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. C. Orbbll, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20.000 •V*. O. Rutherford, Amuri ... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Ocagtf ... 30,000 <>. W, Mcßae, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and Now Zealand In- A. Symons, Marlborough ... 45,000 vestment Company, Sou th- 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. 3¥«w»y introiincvif. ' JPrice—(ir. casks) S» 6d per Price—(in keßs) sOs per cwt. j Cx-ailon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. 1n 77 vn 'j i inn nll r»- Another well-known Powder Dip costs ha 1 Gallon Fluid mates 100 Gallons Dtp. M much agaia . Compare the prices Chief Agfeuts—BLACKBURNE & 30 , Christchuroh. district AGBHns-Mii es and Co., Ltd. Ashburton and Bakaia.



W. STRANGE & HO'S (ißeat Extension Sale 18 KOI ON, A;ND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL Tuesday, February 28, On which day we Complete our HALF-YEARLY STOCK-TAKING. —IMPORTANT !— SERGES- SEEGES- SERGU?- EX AORANGI. at ■ WE have Just Opened a Large Shipment of New Season's Dress Serges in shad es of Navy, Blask, Cardinal and Brown, which we have purchased for Prompt Net Cash on exceptionally favorable terms. As we complete our Half-Yearly Stock- Taking on the 28th insf., and beins? anxious to quit these goods prior to that date, we have decided to offer them at Sale Prices, thus affording our lady patrons an early opportunity to obtain the Now Fashionable Serges in all the Latest Effects for Autumn and Winter wear, at from 20 to 25 per cent, under prices usually charged for similar goods. .■f ■ : • ■



FIRST GENERAL AND GRAND DISPLAY. Early in March we hope to make our FIRST GENERAL and GRAJSD DISPLAY of NEW SEASON'S NOVELTIES comprising Novelty Dresses, Mantles, Millinery, Corsets, Underclothing, Bibbons, Laces, &c. Extensive shipments are already arriving and will be Opened in course cf a few days. «~—;o: Meanwhile we are most anxious to clear out our SURPLUS SUM MER STOCK, no matter what the sacrifice may be. The BARGAINS / for this and next week are QUITE EXCEPTIONAL. Ladies should not fail to see the Mantles and Costumes, the Jackets and Blouses, the Corsets, Skirts, Underclothing, and Baby Linen, the Ribbons, Laces, ard Straw Hats, &c, which are now to be had at ridiculously LOW PRICES. REMNANTS AND OTHER ODDS AND ENDS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS AT NOMINAL PRICES. \ BARGAINS IN READY-MADE CLOTHING, MEN'S MERCERY, &o. SPECIAL SALE ADVANTAGES TO BUYERS OF CARPETS AND PARTIES FURNISHING. W. STRANGE & CO., OHRrSTOHUROH.



IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASKIYOUR GROCER FOR NELSONS wmmuKtEo COUNkSUERMEDALS ■"■ *&<*f*"L' CELEBRATED&THEBESTi^*;^/**" 4 PURE INDIAN CHINA&CEYCON TEAS PROCURABLE



... Wc*fe^ Mml. Wool , DAViD THOMAS MAKINO CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, FJREE OF COMMISSION. PERIODICAL SALES I HEIjD THROUGHOUT THE SEASON, THE FIUST BEING I EARLY IN DECEMPER 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, & Clover Seeds. MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has just arrived pers.s. "Matwita 1 from the Celebrated Seedhcuse of MESSRS KURST AND SON, LONDON, ? AND I AM PRFPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST RATES, compatible with good quality] MANURES ARTIFICIAL AND CHEMICAL. IS I have been appointed Sole Agent for Ashburton for'jthe NEWJZE4LAND PROVISION AND PRODUCE COMPANY'S MANURES, I shall be pleased to receive Orders for SUPEKPHOSPHATE, BOISE DUST, OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY^ SUPERPHOSPHATE—£S 15s per ton ou trucks at Belfast - o ' D. THOMAS, SOLE AGENT FOR; ASHBURTON



PLOUGH SHAKES. -fTT E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH HORNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' I AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEA.RD OF IN ASHBURTON, Being ia direct communication with the Makers, and having received largo shipments from both makers. CORNS ACKS (FULL SIZE AND PULL WiSTGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, AND Harbour's Best Flye-ply Twine MAY [BE OBTAINED AT OUR STORES. WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT] OATS. OATS. BARLEY. AND OTHER PRODUCE. WE iRE PROMPT CASH BUYERS of aH Sorts of PRODUCE at Market Prices, and are prepared to Store Grain on Farmers' account, and to make Advances if reauired without Commission. MILES & CO. LTD 1 AablHirton and Rakala.



» Basir;^ > otice*. j Atacbean mtewmrVm 11 NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. I EW CUBE EOR GROUP ,J NSW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA M KR# CURE FOX CHROXIO . |3 -. BROKCHPTTS. . « Prepared trom the Mountain aad forest I Plants of New Zealaud^ \ In >sthma the New Cure has proVed Ilasl ) to be Head ani Shoulders, Above < I All Other Remedial , n^HE KKW CURE ia the only Spejsm^ X yet discovered for Diphtheria. 7i In Croup the NKWCURE has norivai \ It sares emetics, limiting firetfhot bstliai'^ and all the aktesMhuMl miijL ■ inSsl^BtrfjS 1 the arrival of the Midnight Monster. < ->^ v> ln tntMi fever the NEW Odd duinfsots, soothes sad gires isfiesTiJiit sleep. . .■■_.,,■■ - r(S The NEST CUREJs, the^only tm i Long Disiafectant ' In no inufcsnce lim a de*th oceurfel from dipiheria #frt*n the V New Oum^H has been freely used from the first ouSHh of the fliitease, and so great are its pSH tcctive powers, thrt the oomphuitt hef never been known to spretd ro othet ' members of the family. * The Now Cure, 3a M ; Orindelbi Robust^ Civar Asthma Tobacco, 2b 6d JOB PRINTING, j "POSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads. JL - Programmes. Memorandum gjal Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards; IBb ritation Cards. Order Blccks, TbreslllH Machine Books, Receipt and Detißß Bor^ks, Banquet' Menus, and TteWßl of all kinds. ;- ijjaffiH T xi *5 -' 'pis wfiSilii mmm nmumm T TAf TTIPT* tli'^llii JLiiaXlXIULff L ■•. b|||l Haviuj,' c supply of Superior Jobil^l Type. J^ncy c^ .n-jgpecigi y^ ■■ °f PaP? rt. OAn execute •yery riPlli| description of Printing -on ' | ffllH the shortest notice, in -'"''-M tii'e best style, and ' M|H aj; ressonab^e . . ;i^ rated ;I(ii| PUBLIC KOTlCfe..' "' ifß t HE Office of the Ashburton Publishim *^ compsny f Limited, ' WILL JHU CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 JBH for dinner hour in compliuioe with wllil Factories Act. IV'H ASHBURTON tUBLISHING odJ L 3|l EXTRACT, ' . li For producing a Head of Oreamy«Rioi ness upon all kinds of SympaT^ ißrated Water* Beera, Ales Cider ChasppHgne Abtiujtbt Lamx Lovnox f W. J. BUSH AND CO ] niSTILLEKS and IMPCBTXB* j or I ESSENTIAL OILS 6 FRUH { ESSENCES. I SOLUBLE ESSENCES I For Aerated Water Manufacturers* Extra Haper Lemon, which is doable the Strength of Ordinary Oommeroial Qualities. Family Dairy Churns, Factory Ohotnt' Factory Butter Workers, Family Batter Worker*, Batter Jack} , ygm Print Butter Car riers, German Dftirf Paper V;°- ;.?, And everything needed in a cjmplete Oreamnry or Batter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SON* CkmooßD, N.H., U.S A] Established 1818 HERCULES iIAJUKG POWDEII IS THE BEST Thote who h*rt not tried it» shouM ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendit Oakei, Soones, Pastry, to. ' mRAN SPARE NT BLOCK ICF X MAKING MACHINERY, ESTABLISHED "DORTER BLANCH AB - ;-«« ' • ookoord, N,H/.tr.aA.;||| MuruFAorußtta or aib DpuuuHpll ' > t Dalrr Goo<lsi



( Businosii Notice?. I j {^ L _,._;^ :__ I ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETi. Onxcßs: Tancrsu Strew, Asiursroir rpo Encourage the saving of null sama A. the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, In terest 5 per cent on the following condi tions:— Sums of One Pound and apwaicV received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every, complete Pound deposited, to be reckoned from the day i on which a complete Pound tthaU 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 leas sums than; One Pound, except when closing the account. • Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent for longer periods at 6 t , Vovparlieulan apply __'r'. ' T EDWD. STEPHENS, - -; ■ .... ■■. Manager. ITXCEISIOR SHOEING FORGE It . ANP coach factory: John Pasref, Jnnr, PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effeciently performed. Coach Paintine and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Ofltee.



JENS EN'B COD LIVES OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FREBHRST IJVERS ' PDKfi TASTELESS DIGUSTIBLW T7 A N HOUTEN'B PURE SOLUBLE OOOOA. Best and Goes Farthest It is the Original. A.U others are Iraitationr. PHILADELPHIiV, 187 P. HAUTHAWA IT'S Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS 4 NECESSITY in every family. /V x It blacks and poliehes Ladies' and children's Boots, Shoes, Rubijes?, and satchels, without brushing, Alwayt gives satisfaction Is conceded to be « The Standard " Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Drusjgists.



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 nated or other beverage*, and allows the •edfment to reman* undisturbed in the oottle Designed toi che use of hotels, resta v ..ants saloons, clubs and 'unities. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the THB WALKER TOOL COMPANY



VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are followed Sate* Money, Labor, and Time. Putß 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



XCE MAKING REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression' Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and ChiUfnf Establishments, Mid all Icemakinp an£ Refrigerating Parpeses ' SPKCUL MARINE TYPE FOR BHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, Ac for the Dead Meat Trade, and the a.» Merapi, for makinst Ice and pi* serving Passengers' Provisions Otj Air Refrigerators on Lightfoot ; System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied to the end cf 1889. The Linde British Rofrkeration Company limited! Moving Director : MR. t. B. LIGHT!