The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV. NO. 381XJ

A.snBUBXO&: Saturday, February il, 1893.

PKICE: ONIS PEKEFT



TFIW ASUBOR'I'ON GUAHDIAN. Vcom and after the 30th November, 18b9 Ihe twriiis of Knbaormtion to thw journal will be as follows, viz :— I* PAID IK ADVANCE. P« vjuai-tei ... Gb 6d, by post, 9s 6d \ Half-year... 12s 6d, by poat, 18s 6] , Year ... 24a Od, by post 37s Od IF BOOKED. . Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10b 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by po^t, 21s 6d Year ... 30s Od, by post, 4.te Od Birth Marriage, and Death Notices if paid toi at the time of insertion, A bd, if booked, 4s each Stamps may he sent as payment



• Business Notices MtSOH <fc STOCK 55 Jkwbw Lowdon, E.G. Publistiers oi CHRISTMAS, BIKTH DA V, I WEDDING, TEXT, Ac, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromos etc. ' The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN I EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, 4 I ■ : FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added ~iOW VITALITY" Dfi CHUKCHILL& Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consiimpfcion, Chroni Cough and General Debility ft mtains 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 ghlyrecommendedforDelica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup c HYPOPFTOSPHITES Li real Brain Food, and in cases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion *) acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn ..bottle bears Dr ChuiehiU'fl signature Price, I Prepared or\y bj Ci WANN riHEMISI HWANNj VHEMIST, PARIS.



GRATEFUL—COMPORTINCr. EPPS'SJOCOA. . BREAKFAST. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural lavt 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 table 3 with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the j udicioua use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong 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 abaft by keeping ourselvea well fortified with pure blood and a properlj nourished frame."—Se« article ia th« Civil Servitt Qexette. -^ Made simply with boiling water or milk. foldla J-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled thMiw JAMES EPPS & CO., 0 HOMEOPATHIC CHEMISTS. LONDON, ENGLAND!.



/~^NE box cf Clark's B 4>L Pills i 3 w-*r \.Jr ranted to cure all di'ich"iri»es from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. SoTtl in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patsnt medicine vendors Sold proprietors, The Linceln^nd Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Hrtunea. CpOR the Blood is the Life. Clark's world Sj famed Blood Mixture is warranted tc cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, add sores of all kinds, its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 2s 9d, and 11s each by chemists and patant inedicifle vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. HhOWLES' PENNYROYAL A*D J STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is 1 to 2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Mediciie Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOL^ and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesa?e Houses. Beware of imita tions



OR ZA PiRFOMERY. 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). Sivon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Saron-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, S ?akes. 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 toiJpt water, de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water Oriza-Water--Concentrated and lastincr. 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-Colotmite (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, ant 7 bottle ;br in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quit? a nosegay of violets. ss-Onza Suave whit« iotrope Bou quet of the fit w«t



I£ EATING'S POWDER, T/- EATING'S POWDER, rv If EATING'S POWDER, JV 1Z EATING'S POWDER, JV XT'EATING'S POWDFR, •\r EATINGS POWDER, JV /"BUGS, FLEAS, &ILLS 4 MOTHS, BEETLES, [MOSQUITOES. TT AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, rl TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, O ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, FT 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.



A PPBEIiY VEGETABLE SWEEIMEAT, 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 w especially adapted for Children. Sold in tins, by all Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London. BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON ft T T f C A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine A 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. Nor.c genuine unless signed Bl&ncard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Pans. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out theCoJlonicß__ TITOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Jj Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, X* AY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squill', Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY'& Compound,ademulcen^expec tcr*nb, for cougha, colds and chest complaints. "inr AY'S Compound, for Coughs j\_ Colds, is equfcily serviceable Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific in» euralgia Face-ache, etc. Contain Quinine Iron^te^ catha r TloUM PILL s JLJ digestive, corrective, and agreeably aperient. /"^OAGULINE.— Cement for broken \J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England



\[[ WHO SUFFER 'ssftrs Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and fu instructions re lating to a SAFE, SIMPLE AMI CERTAIN njllfljllYy Combined with simple method AfjiUiJ II I. 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 a.nd Instructions FORWARDED FREE to anyone sending full particulars of case, symptoms, etc., and enclosing stamp for reply. . All communications strictly confidentia "Humanitas, 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. 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 Fowdei the Universal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each nanism. PARIS: P. Mbulky, 135 Rue St-Antoine. To b*> had from all Chemists and from Mesßß3 FexiTon, Grimwade, & Co., Melbourne. Acsjtraman Drug Company, Lib Sydney.



VENABLES, HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. AU parts, bcch Internal and External, gpecially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature, O. VENABLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington London,



'• ' ' . ;■,' Business Notice 3 Net Zealand InsiiriflGe Goapty. BHTABLIBHEI) ... ... 18ft 9 CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. TfiE PREMIiSK AKD WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY. NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY ! fire and Marine risks. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THK6BHINQ MACHItfBS, &0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST IiATRS MILES & CO., AGENTS



DEATH TO PARASITES ! ! SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. (non-poisonous.) '*^^^^'^'a^^^Eßi^MlM|| (poisonous.) IT«*d and r>>c«nimi-nd«<l !»▼ Flock. 17 serf un ,| rorommenrirrt «t— Flock. W. Gerakd, Canterbury ... 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hike's Bay 58,000 M. 0. Okbell, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 >V.(). Rutheefobd, Amuri ... 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Ocago ... 30,000 W, Mcßab, Amuri ... 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In- A. Symous, Marlbbrough ... 45,000 vestment Company, South- F. H. Richmond, Mariborough 13,000 land 17,000 A»d 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. nr«wi.r fn*rn«inc«»«i. * J?rice—(in casks) 5s 6d per Price—(in kege) sOs per cuvt. * Owalloii. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. *n 77 rw 'j i '» -\n si ii n- Another well-known Powder Dip costs ha 1 (ration fluid makes 100 Gallons Dip. aa muc h-again. Compare the prices Chief -A-gfoutS—BLACK BURNE & 30 , Christchuroh. DISTRICT AGENTS- Miles and Co#j A&hburton and Kakaia.



IMPOBTANT. CARPET DEPARTMENT. rye have pdrohasbd j'or pkompt net cash a WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN S Stock of Tapestry Carpets On exceptionally favourable terms, 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 prise 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 Tapeatry 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 |q« 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, Ac., Now Offered at about Half-Price. SEE WINDOWS, SHOW ROOMS AND BARGAIN TABLES, W. Strange and Co



IF YOU LIKE NICE TEA ASK .YOUR GROCER FOR awarded^ m mgf^ JkHHHBI "t okbMOATE* 0' #&*P°°L' CELEBRATEDfcTHEBESHM*»f?M^ PURE INDIAN CHIMA&CEYCON TEAS PROCURABLE



Wool. Wool. Wool. DAVID THOMAS MAKING CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, FKEE OF COMMISSION. PERIODICAL SALES HELD THROUGHOUT THE SEiSON, THE FIRST BEING EARLY IN DECEMBER.



ALL WOOL placed in my hands for Sale will receive every c-tn'and attention. My Stores and the Arcade are unsurpassed for tha display of all lots, both being especially built for the purpose. Any wor>! not sold will be i delivered into the trucks, absolutely without charge to tho vend >r. DAVID THOMAS, Slock and Station Agent, ASHBURTON. Turnip, Rape, & Clover Seeds. MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has just arrived per s.s. " MaUuite ' Irotn the Celebrated Seedhcuso of ' MESSRS HURST AND SON, LONIXIN, AND I AM PRFPAIIED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST RATES, compatible with good quality'



MANUEES ARTIFICIAL AND ECHEMICAL A S 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 BUPEEPHOSPHATE, BONE DUST, OR ANY OTHER FERTILIZER MANUFACTURED BY THE COMPANY SUPERPHOSPHATE—£S 15s per ton on trucks at Belfast 1 '" 0* D.THOMAS, SOLB AGENT FOR] ASHBURTON



PLOUGH SHARES. "TTT E ARE PR EP A RED TO SUPPLY BOTH HOKNSBY'S AND RANSOMES' L AT PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IN ASHBURION, Being in direct communication with the Makers, and having received large shipments from both makers. COKNSACKS (FULL SIZE AND PULL WEIGHT) AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, AND Harbour's Best Five-ply Twine MAY BE OBTAINED AT OUR STORES. WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT. OATS. . OATS. BARLEY. AND OTHER PRODUCE. WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS of a)l Sorts of PRODUCE at Market Prices, and arc prepared to Store Grain on Farmers' account, and to make Advances if required without Commission. MILES & CO., Ashburton and Rakafo.



I Business .Notices. i ASHBURTON I'J!iKfIiANEN7 BUILD, ING AMP INVJfISTMBNT SOdBTi. OmcKs: Tancheu Steebt, Asubwsok j rjHO Encourage th« saving of small sums JL the Society wiUUke . T MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of )ne Pound aud upwards, In ter-st 5 per cent on the following coudi tions:— Sums of One Pound and up ware's 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 been depoaitod, 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 aooount. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 percent »» »• • 6 „ 54  for longer periods at 6 „ For particalan apply EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE 1 - - AND " ■ ' ■-■■ COACH FACTORY. John Payer, Jimr, PROPRIETOR. ; Shoeing promptly and efficiently performed. Couch Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address BUPNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail ( , Office. I PRIZE .MUDAL COD LIVER OIL MADE ONLY FROM THE FRBSHKST LIVERS" PURE TASTELESS UIUKSTIBLK UAN HOUTEN'B PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest, It is the Original. All others are Jmitationr. PHILADELPHIA, 187 P. H AUTHAWA 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 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 re moves it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation cf carbo lated or other beverage*, and allows the •ediment to reman* undisturbed in the oottle ! Designed tot che use of hotels, rests n ' ..ants saloons, clubs and Hmilies. Orna \ mental in appearanae and full nicke pkted. Special terms to. jobbers. If %iufaetured by the ! THB WALKVB TOOL OOYPANT | _ : VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are followed Bare* Money, Labor, and Time. Puts 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 TOE MAKING REFRIGERATION On ths Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia,) ;  For Cold Stores, Freedng and Chuftni Establishments, and all loemakio? an? Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, Ac for the Dead Meat Trade, amUhe s.s Merapi, for making Ice and prr serving Pansengers' Provisions Dry Air Refrigerators on Lightfoot System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied to the end cf 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company iijaitedl Manning Direotor : MR. T, B, LIGHT! , FOOT, O.I»



' BuSigl^Lx oUoe>. ; J-J§ • I** Aonc^pTi tom IS?t KOOTOU KATOA V; g RtacbeaiTittewsM*.** NEW CURB FOR ASTHMA. .;ffl EW CUBE EOR CROUP ;3jj£ NEW CURE. FOR DIPHTHERIA \%? ""Sir" ii Prepared from the Mountain sad forest Plants of New Zealand! Jn^math, N«w Cartl ?tfl «wd Itwl h to be Head awl Shoulder. Above AH Other Remedied ; . X yet discovered for DiphtberiaT ~ If In Croup tke i^J^Mliiinorfi^l It wren eoMtwa, lighting 6ml hot bath* ■*)■ and all the attendantw^WfiaSeSa^r the arrival of the MidniSt MoSSr - In typhoid Fever tli* NlWOOiaf *«nftct* soothe, and gir- Hb/mfe The NEW CVnK~iM the only trW v Liint (HNiafectaiit <• > . } , In no ir.Ftuice I.m a de*th oocurred '■■' from tJipilieria wlimi the "New Ckir» / Uhh \teen tvwly umvi from the first outset ' of the (lUchho, tnd mo itreat are its pro. tective pc-wers. th»t the oomphuut %tm n«ver bvtfn known to sprawl tt oth«l " members of the family. i The New Cure. 3« «kl; GrfitdelU Robuat : Ciear Asfchma Toliaeoo, 2b Od . ] JOB PRWTIMC. A pOSTERS. O*dg m , BUlhead*, Wedding Cards, Menoriam Chuds. In vitation C»rd«, Order Blcck^ Thresbint Machine Bonln, Receipt and DflirerY Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. .:, THI? iuwni-ninni'fri; LfMITKD, U^| n" I WUP«^ Jobbing & Type, Fancy Cards, andSpedal UamZk&i of Paper, can execute every %|f description of Printing on *-■ W the shortest notice, In : *: the best style, am) : at reanonable , ' rateM ■ f PUBLIC KOTJCU,. - IHE Offco of the Ashburton Publiahinff , tor dinner hour in complitnoe with the Factories Act. ASHBURTON IUBLISHINO CO. < FRENCH CREAM GUM >*«*;& EXTRACT, ::■■ For producing a HMdoiOnuny Biob V ness upon all kind* of Syrupi, : Crated Waters Beers, vs Ales Cider Ohu»p*gne Ac. Abhllvb* Lajtr LovnoH W. J. BUSH AND CO T\ISTILLKKB *nd IMPCBTEBP OF —" . . -^~ I BSSRKTIAL OILS k FRTJII > EBSENCK2, i! SOLUBLE ESSKNOES < For Aemted Water MannfactW , Extra Super Lemon, which ii double the Strength of Ordinary Oommercal ' Qualities. Family Dairy Churns, Factory Ohorni Factory Butter TVorken, Family Butter Workers, Bitter Pack] iges Print Butter Car riert, German Daitf Paper And everything needed in aomplttt Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Price*. PORTER BLANOHARira BOM* ■ Ookooed, N.H., VML) * -c; EsUbiished 1818 HERCULES MAKING POWDER TS THE BEST ; \ \ Tho»e who hkve not tried iV should ask their Grocer for it Makes splendi*; Oaken, Scones, Pastry, 4* \ f,, ---mRAN 8 PARK NT BLOCK IC»^-i L MAKING MACHINERt, "JT EBTAULISHKD %% T3ORTERBLANOHAB : i 0ON0OBJ), NJS. UAA. P BiAHUFAOnnUBB Or A*D OIAUBJ'k4|I aw, koim or . ■ S^ Uairv Goods _-:-;••!" i|js