The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIV, NO. 6178

A.SHBUtixo^ : Saturday, January lrf, .1804,

PRICE: (ME PENNY



1 =>.n -as notices. LONGBEA.CH COACH. 01* and after MONDAY, October 2 for the summer months, the Lonsfbeach Csaeh will starb from Ash burton at 5 p.m, R. R. BROWNE, Ooachman. I HAVE a specially selected stock of Cocksfoot, Red Clover, Cow Grass, Rape Seed, G.T.Y.A. Turnip, P.T.Y.A. Turnip, I. G. Globe, Foßt Bybird, Devon Grey, Mammoth, etc. JOHN G. RESTELL, 0§36 West Street. TMTONEY TO LEND on approved securities, in sums to suit borrowers, at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. H. 0, ORBELL, Solicitor, Ashburton



I nsinesa donees 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, "T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—Fi-om 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-Qriza-Yelonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Saron-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—No, 2, extra fine, in boxes, 8 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Ineorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet. Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Orka-Hay—A toilet water wth the perfume o new mown hay, Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for adies' toilets. Orka-Scotch-Lavender— Sprlga of Scotch lavender flowers; a rich tollpt water* Ei . de- Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water Orfsa-Water- Concentrated and lasting, Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. Gonfctes - Oriza - Dentifrice —An extract for preserving he teeth and gums in good health and preventing decay. Orfza-Dentaire, In pasta or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel > Ess Oriza -et - Orlza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkerch 9 without staining. Oriaa-Oil—Variously perfumed; for ren dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing It from falling off. Orisa-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 velvaty softness of youth. Or faline-Colomnte (the best hair dye)— For Instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade and with no danger to health, boxes, each with brushes comb, ctus, an<? bottle ; or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Orlzalncoiore. Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. Ba-Odz% Suave white iotrope Bou qaet of the fie wnt



A CAKD. MR H. G. ORBELL, SOLICITOR, ASHBURTON Office]: Montgomery's Buildings, Corner Eaat and Burnett Streets.



1-1 i ci mt «• Miss Voiiie Flower, X ATE of the Royal College of JLJ 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 * PIANOS ! PIANOS !! PIANOS ORGANS! ORGANS!! ORGANS VIOLINS I VIOLINS! ! VIOLINS MUSIC! MUSIC!! MUSIC 'FH VERY BODY should have a copy oi JJj 'THE TRIAD' MONTHLY MAGAZINE Of Music, Science, and Art, beesdknlpiano co., SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. HORACE A. GATES, Agent and Manager



PAB OIDIUM MANUFACTURED BY Gounelle Jeune, SALON—FRANCE. Sole Agents for Australia GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO. 3 SOMERSET PLACX, MELBOURNE. A MOST powerful Insecticide, and guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mil dew, Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para sitical Insects of Plants, Vegetable Gardens, etc. Is now in uae in most of the Vineyards in Victoria and gives great satisfaction. The Par Oidium has been wied in the great Western District on Peach Trees with great success. ORPHAN OIL, The great discovery for Phylloxera, Codlin Moth, and disease in Sugar Cane. For Pamphlets and al information apply to GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., 3 SOMEHSET FLACK, MELBOURNE



"OR COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, " Influenza, Consumption, &o, &o <AY'S COMPOUND ESSENCE OV LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &c <AY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, tor Coughs, Colds, and Cheat Complaints < AY'S COMPOUND, for Coughs and CoHb, is equally serviceable tor horses and cattle /"AY'S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia, Faceache, V &c. Contain Quinine, Iron, &o LINUM CATHABTICUM PTLLS, digestive, correc tive, and agreeably aperient OOAQ-ULINB— Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England j fVNE box of Clark's B 41 Pills ia war- V-/ ranted to cure all discharges I from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and ains in the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 8d each, by all ohemlflta and patent medicine vendors Sold proprietors, The Linceln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England i or sale by the wholesale Houses. i. OR the Blood is the Life. Clark's world \j famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleans© the blood from all imparities, from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases, aadsoreß of allkinds. Its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold n bottles 2s 9d, and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sola proprietors: The Lincoln and Mid land 6©unties Drug Co, Lincoln, England. rnOWLES' PENNYROYAL AND X .STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptom so preva lent with the sex. Boxes la I|dto2s M , of all Chemists and Patent MedicHe Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG OO.jlJncoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imita tions



THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARP LEAF IS of an easy employ, clean, takes little | space, is ready for mmediate use and acts promptly. Everybody should always have »t> hand a few Mußtard 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 Pits, Prepared with choice Mustard Powdet the Universal Sinapism possesses all th« qualities of conservation and activity. Directions for use accompany each narism. PARIS : P, Meulby, 135 Rue Sfc-Antoine. To ba had from all Chemists and fron. Australian Drug Company jcd, Sydney



T£ EATING'S POWDER, rr EATING'S POWDER, jr EATING'S POWDER, IV. If EATING'S POWDER, JV I^EATING'S POWDFR, vr EATING'S POWDER, fBUGS, FLEAS, &ILLS 4 MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. TT AKMLESS TO ANIMALS, o TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, XJ ABMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS



LOW VITALITY DJR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Ohroiii Cough and General Debility Xt mtalng two of the principal Ingra clients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Phospltorm and Lime. Ifa cannot be toe ghlyrecommendedforDelica Ohildre Dr Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Fo©d, and in cases atuscular and Nervous Exhaustion ii acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacn bottle bears Dr ChuichiU'e signature Price, Prepared oily by SWANN HHEMIST WANNj UHBMIST, PARIS _____ AGENTS WANTED. WANTED Agent* for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either s and earn good income. Apply early only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., Bo* 976 aY O . Sydney, N. S v* Mt IBM WISE IN TlMß—Ooasider your Health. Tlfl —in cases of Weakness, Nervousness, UL 1 Palpltatton,lnc»Baclty,l)«bilit;y Loss Kf of Vital Power,lmiMilred Health or 11 ll Strength. Severe Pains, &c. (m erthe* ■pM sex), no matter how chrome or eerere, t FARE'S ELECTRIC PILLULHB »re th« grandest, most speedy, and powerful re»««y on eavth. One package Js sufficient in wen the wettest, the oldest, and most shattered, to W>KK A Mi»AOMG, Being perfectly hannlesß, they leave no bad aitet effects. Ouarantetd never to fail. PnHpMteoulaxafrae, u»der cover, from the N. Z. sole »X«» tB~£* U T^ SUPPLY CO., Box 60, Dunettin. Fab»*s KLBcrraio Pillules are worth their weight in goH aad act lit* magte, giTlng Instant relief,»ad working •£« r**iS.* 0*



BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON BT TT Q A PPBOVED by the Academy of Mediate J\ of Paris, are especially ;ecommende by f-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 course. ffou.e genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold b Druggists and Chemistß through out the Colonies —- j^ ILDING tra.de. i ORDERS taken for Brisk, Stone, Con crete, Wood and Asphalt work. Plans, etc. for any buildings supplied. Agent for Watter's Ranges, Austin and Son's Pipe and Pottery Ware; Stock's Monumental Stones ", and Mr Clarkson, Architect. Monumental designs and speci men plans on hand. Charges reasonable. Work good. U W. ANDREWS, East Beifc.



___ tiusiness Notices! New Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABLISHED «. _ 185 9 capital^one'million. the pbemdsb and~wealthlest ooloniaii COMPANY. NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND RISKS ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &o M ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES_ MILES & CO. LIMITED AGENTS*



STEPHENS BROS., MAEKET.HOUBF, "TN VITE all lovers of a real Cup of Tea, to drink nonebut fllandarin and Tiger Blends, A.OKNOWLEDGED BY EXPERTS to ba the BEST iIL EOUHD TEAS at the Prices— 2s, 2s 4d, 2b 6d, per pound, In 1, 5, 10, 20, and 401bs p ckages. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, I I otephens oros,, market house. I Sole Agents for New Zealand—J. RATTRAY & SON, DUNEDIN;



WALL F^APERS, J 5,000 Pieces JUST LANDED, ex AOROGI, CHSAP PAPERHANGISGS of the Latest O Patterns and Designs, A SPLENDID SELECTION. CALL AND SEE PATTERNS. PAINTERS and PAPERHANGERS sent to any part of the town or countr at shortest notice, JOHN fiTILSON, PAINTER AND PAPEKHANG E'B, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREETS, ASH BURTON. 2f-38



W. Gerard, Canterbury .» 61,000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 68,000( M. O. Obbkll, Canterbury ... 5,000 Walapoa Station, Gisborne ... 20,000 W. O. Rutherford, Amurl .. 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Otago ... 30,000 W, Moßab, Amurl .. 19,000 Scottish and New Zealand In- A. Symons, Marlborough .. 45,000 vestment Company, South' F. H. Richmond, Marlborotiigl 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 Owners, hroughont the world. JT* w£' r *»*«••«»»«•««. _. Pjkoe-{in casks) 6m 6d per Fl?^, e~ J (m f^JSPJ I ,,Pr« r «wt Oallon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dtp -M « -m, .• . .«/> «. Another well-known Powder Dip ooafti ha t Gallon Fhttd makes 100 Gaitons D%p. M mao h again. Compare the prioet Chief Agents-BLAOKBURNE k 00 , Ohristohuroh. district AQBNTB-MUes and €0., Limited Ashburton and Bakaia.



BOOTS. G. L. BEATH & CO., 'I'ANCRED STREET. ASHBURTOV, "\^ rIELDING to the expressed wish of their numerous Customers have entered I into a, SPECIAL CONTRACT WITH MESSRS TOOMER, SONS & 00., cf the Leicester Boot and Shae Factory, Lichfield Street, (Jhristohurch, FOR A SUPPLY OP THEIR CELEBRATED LION BRiKD BOOTS & SHOES. Consequently we are now in a position to offer the moat useful raakes^of jtheir at WHOLESALE PRICES- G. L. Beath & Co., I TANCKED SIEEET ASHBURTON



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DAVID THOMAS^ (Late Matson, Cox, and Oo.) A UOTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR WOOL AND GRAIN BROKBB, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tin wsdd and Ashbnrton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fat, Hides, etc., on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the season j Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangement AGENT FOB- Matson and Oo.,"Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch Booth, McDonald, and Co, Christchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder Gondon and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co., Duaedin Planet Jupiter Garden and Field Tools. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton Grass Seed Cleaning. i Having Erected (regardless of cost) one of the Best Grass Seed 010 ng Plants in Canterbury I am now prepared to CLEAN RYEGRASS "^s it ought to be done at Reasonable Rates. DAVID THOMAS, Aahburtan. WOOL SB4ISONi 1893-1894. _ M AM PREPARED TO MAKE OASH ADVANCES UPON GROWING CLIPS OF WOOL, Placed in my hands FOR SALS LOCALLY or elsewhere, and CAN SUPPLY ALL SHEARING'REQUISITES, AT yiWEST CURRENT RATES. I> TllOlttaS, Ashburton. I HAVE BEEN APPOINTED LOCAL AGENT FOR THtf SALE OF BELFAST CHEMICAL MANURES, And can Supply— superphosphates, blood manure, potato;manure, bone meal & bone dust In large or small quantities. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton. m IM t jp aii ||MI ASHBURTON SKIN SALES. 1 SHALL HOLD A FORTNIGHTLY SALE OP SHEEPSKIN'^ FAT, HIDES |_ TALLOW, &0-, throug'-out the Reason. David Thomas, ASHBTJRTON



Miles and Co., Limited WOOL WOL WOOL WE AEE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBEBAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE o Commission, on the ensuing Clip. OUR SECOND WOOL SALE of the Season is fixed for TUESDAY, January 30 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 WOOLPACKS and TWINE, together with Branding Materials, all of best quality SEEDS. FRESH, GENUINE, AND RELIABLE SEEDS, Specially Selected Including Colonial Red and White Clover and Cowgrass, Timothy, Ryegrass and Cocksfoot. Imported Red Clover, Cowgrass, White Clover, and Alsyke Oleaa Seed Wheat, Oats, Barley, etc., of prime quality. MANURES HIGH-CLASS MANURES suitable for all conditions of soil. Auglo-Co tinental Superphosphates guaranteed at time of shipment to contain 37* 13 per cent o soluble Phosphates, also Bonedust and Guano. station Jk Farm Stores. We always keep in stock the following leading lines—Flour, Bran, Sharps, Oatmeal, Tea Sugar, Currants, Raisins, Keroseaa al Oil Brand) Candles, Soap, .Pine and Coarse Salt, Boiled and Raw Linseed Jand Castor Oils, Red and Black Tattoo Oil for Branding, Hematite, Sheep Netting, best drawn annealed Fencing Wire,;(all numbers,) Iron Standards, Barbed Wire,, Driin Pipes, eto. Auction Sales, Stock, etc. ASHBURTON AND TINWALD-WEE&I. V HINDS AND RAKAIA-MONTHLY. SALES OF HIDES, SKINS* TALLOW, AND WOOL, HELD FORTNIGHTLY AT ASHBURTON ]\£iles and Co., Limited. JS. W. HAMEB* Auctioneer. JLiltburtou ana Rafeaia,



_Busme3s iiio tie 63. ASHBURTON PERMANENT pUILD ING & INVESTMFNT SOOJETF. Ofbiobs—Tanorbd Street AsHBOIITO^ MONEY taken on DEPOSIT \T GALL, in sums of One Pound XTI and upwards, at the followine rates :— &: i0*m:. 6 percent. . Brom f 250 to £1000 ... 4i „ Over £1000 ... . 4 " Fixed for 3 months ... 5 „ J,' » " J " "' » » »» »» x* »» ... o   For further particulars appl);, to EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. :



I PASS I " As strong as the oak," f * As pure as the lily. I 1 " As fragrant as the rose In 1, 2, 5 and 101b Tins, • Henry Zander, SOLE AGENT, ASHBURTOF.



—FOX *JIJLE— -1 TRACTION ENGINE, 8-horse. ■i GRASS SEED CLEANER, -i CORNCRaSHER. -| CHAFF CUTTER. -i HYDRAULIC RAM, No. 5. -I SCREEN, for 4ft 6in Combine. -j Ordinary BICYCLE, price £2 10a A quantity of Belt-pulleys from Sin 3ft diameter. Agency for McLaren's Traction Engines. Thos. E. Kilworth, ENGINEER & BRASS FOUNDER.



--_—Jjfogjj? iN oticeg. N o"*T~I~0~i! " .. ■.: W. ELMBLT, (Late of Sydney), COACH AND BUGGY PAINTER. rr A VING taken over Paint Shop from oTTEnn i," Paget, is prepared to PAINT all classes, of Vehicles at Lowesi ™ J orders Prc?mPt]y attended to. Tacker akiSTieali FT AYE FO R SA h E ILL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINE FIREWOOD LIME AND CEMENT' AND BUILDING MATEKIAI^ of every description. PRODUCE. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, <fco, SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACH PROPRIETORS, Just Landing—Splendid Shipment o NEWCASrL 0 L Tucker"* Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERA PRODUCE MERCHANTS



MRS A. T. RO6OTTOM BEGS to inform the numerous friends and clients of her late husband, A. T. BOBOITOTI, THAT SHE WILL CARRY ON THT? BUSINESS OB PHOTOGRAPHER ON THE SAME PREMISES MOORE STREET, AJS_H EUETON Cabinets, beautifully enamelled, 15s pc doz ; Plain, 12a per doz ; Carte de Visit enamelled, 10s per doz ; Plain, 7s 6d.



Now's Your Time, "OE in the Fashion with Comfort in the Season, GREAT REDUCTIOIT w CIIVAi SuoKS. BEAR IN MIND, 1 CASE ONLY LADIES' TAN CANVAS Original Price 5s 9d, now in 9d. —Also— 1 CASE ONLY MENS' TAN CANVAS, Original price 0s 6d, now 5s 6d, We have also a lot of TAN WALKING SHOES to be cleared afc Cosfc Price, and --"-- * _ These are to be had only at J. BISHOP'S, ZEALANDIA BOOT STOKE, TANCBED STKEET, ASHBURTON.



X. Nicholas, 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 nand at moderate prices, REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. I J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next Mr Salek's, Watchmaker, East Street.



AWING TO THE SUCCESS WHICH HiS ATTENDED MY BUSINESS, I find It necessary to PROCURE ASSISTANCE Which I am now endeavoring to do T TAKE the opportunity to thank the Public of Ashburton for their kind patronage, and to say that I hope to continue to merit their support, H« Fa. fßoHnington, CHEMIST & DRUGGIST EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



THE RONGO PAI TENEI EL* KOUTOU KATOA !JBacl>eaii Stewart's NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. EW CUBE EOR CROUP EV CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA 'SKW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS. Preps red from the Mountain and foresi Plants of New Zealand ; In Asthma the New Cure has proved lfcss to be Head and Shoulders Above All Ocher Remedies qiHE NEW CURE is the only Speuif? .JL yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEW CURK has no rivaJ It saves emetics, lifting fires, hot baths, and all the attendant worry incidental o the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In I'yphoid tfever the NEW CURE disinfects, soothes, and gives refreshing sleep. The NEW CURE h *he only fcrne Lung Disinfectant, In no instanc has a death occurred from diptheria trhen the "New Cure has been freel / used fram the first outse of the disease, and so great are its pro tective powers, that the complaint has never been known to spread to other members of the family. The New Cure, 3s 6d ; (Mndelia Hotfjoa* Oi«ar Asthma Tobacco, 2s 8d



CHRISTMAb NEWS FOR TIJSWALD. €, Hawkins 1 S Opening up in his little Shop a VERY NICE ASSORTMENT OB" ORNAMENTAL and USEFUL ARTICLES FOE CHRISTMAS SEASON, comprising Glassware, V«ises, Dolls, and Fancy Goods, Having purchased them in a Cheap market, and for cash at a good discount. I am able to sell at a price that will please everyone. A really good assortment of DOLLS 'JB& upwards ; also large assorttneno m all VASES, pretty and cheap. ACLAND, DUDLEY, & CO^ I AUCTIONEERS, {3HAREBROKERS, STOCK AND STATION AGENTS. MONEY ~TO LEND ON APPROVED SECURITIES AT LOWES? CURRENT RATES. FARMS and PROPERTIES from 50 t0 5000 Acres Cash Advances made on Wool for ship ment to London, or for Sale in Ohrisfc church. 143, HEREFORD STREET, 1 CBKI?>XvHWC!S,