The Ashburton Guardian.

YOL* XVII. NO. 8701

Jlshbttbtojs : Saturday, December 14, 1805.

pkice: one pbnni



Shipping. Slif' "NSW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY OCX's ROFAL MaTL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Rio, Toneriffe, and Plymouth. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Kaikoara 4507 Wellington Dec. 26 Ruahine 6127 Wellington Jan. 23 Tongariro 4163 — Feb. 20 Rimutaka 4515 — March 19 Ruapelra 4202 — April 16 And thenceforward every fourth Thursday Splendid accommodation for all classes of passengers. Warrants issued for passengers from Great Britain on payment of passage money or approved guarantee for same. For farther particulars apply to FRIEDLANDEB BROS. Limited Agents, Ashburton. TPSION STEAMtsiIP^OOMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. STEAMERS SAILFROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Weatport and Greymouth—Weekly. ■Wellington — Daily, except Sunday Friday, and alte^ate Wednesdays* Dtraedin—Mondays, a,lternateTuesdaya Friday, and alternate Saturdays. Nelson and Picton, via Wellington- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. New Plymouth & Onehunga—Thursday, Auckland, via East coast*-Alternately Thursday and Saturday. Melbourne, via Hobart—October 4, 15 and 25, and November 5. Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. Sydney, via Cook's Straitß—October 18, and 29, and November 8. The above are subjects to alteration; reference should therefore be made to j Chriatehureh daily papers for datos and hour of sailing. For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Aahburton.



LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTI NQ AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashbnrton District;, C C A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. T AZARUS Patented System ensures JIJ comfort and correct sigh a. Don't spoil your eyes by using badly fitting Spectacles. 5 9 r- OB COUGHS, GOLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, i Influenza. Consumption, &c, &c <AY'S COMPOUND EBSENCB OP LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Toln, &o I/AYS COMPOUND, a demulcent) expectorant, for F\ Coughs, Colds, and Cheat Complaints <AY'S COMPOUND, lor Coughs and Colds, is equally serviceable for horses and cattle 1/AY'S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia- Faceaohe, F\ &c. Contain Quinine, Iron, &o I INUM CATHABTIOUM PILLS, d gestive, oonreo- L> tivo, and agreeably aperient /•\OAGuLJNB—Cement for Broken Articles. Sold \^j everywhere. Manriaotory, Stockport, England yHiM FMrUffIML 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, X E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS J-J — Savon-Orlza (Oriza Soap)— From the formula of Dr 0 Revell The best soap for rendering the skin soft and white Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white) Savon-Oriza Teloute, exquisitely perfumed for the toilet and bath i Savon-orlza (Oriza Soap)—extra In boxes, 6 ealtes, 12 exquisite perfumes Oriza-Savon-Incolore, superior quality, roee tea white heliotrope and white violet Oriza-Touica, Extract of Plants, to cleanse the hair New Mown Hay, Moss-Kose, Violet, etc Ortea-Powder— Flowers of Carolina rice For soften ing and refreshing the skin in elegantboxee, with powder puS Oriza-Veloute—Flowers of rice powder, adhering to the skin, with the perfume of New-Mown Hay Oriza Flowers—White and ambered An excellent toilet water, tonic to the skin, sweetly and delicately perfumed Aqua-Orlza—New toilet water refreshing to the Bkin. OrCza-Hay—A toilet water with a purfume of w mown hay Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, osromatio infectant, specially adapted for ladies' toilet Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs of Scotch lavender flowers; a rich toilet water. Ean-ile-Cologine-Griza—The High-Life Toilet water Oriza-Water—Concentrated and distilled Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne Gouttes-Oriza-DentiMce—An elixir for preserving the teeth and gums in good health and preventing decay Oriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, Tor whitening the teeth without affecting th« enamel Ess-OriaaHßt-Oriza-Lys—Periuaifla for scenting Una and the handkerchief without staining. Oriza-eil— Variously perfumed; for rendering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling ofl Oriza-Lacte (Oiiza Milk)—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to tha skin, removing red spots end preventing wrinkles on the race Creme-Oriza (of Ninon de Lenclos)~For prodncing a bar utiful white complexion with the clearness and velvt ,y softness of yonth Otiswline-Colorante (the best hair dye)-For fa etanta&eonsly dyeing the air to any shad' with no danger to health. In boxes, each with btnsh, comb, prospectus, and bottle; or in boxes» the bottle only without accessories Esi-Orha-Incolore Vlolette of ih C«« The most exquisite perfume, quite a noßegay it violets SBB-Oria Suave white heliotrope Bouquet of the flows Sole Agents for the Colonies, Messrs Silbar and Fleming, Ld London



LOW VIIALITY DB CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophoepitite of Lime ii presoribod by the faculty for the outre of Couramp- Moo, Chronic Cough and general debility TT contains two of the principal Ingredients uecessarj * for building up the Human Frame, and which we considered deficient in the abova complaints, tix, Phosphorus and Lime, It curao ba too flighty raoommended for delicate children. Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOBPHITES ia teal brain food, and In cases where muscula and nervous exhaustion baa acquired a world-wide repot* tJcc, Each bottio bears Dr Chnrchlll^ signature, Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. j PARIS



BEL HOUSB WYNTARB SQUARE SYDNEY,! IB a refined social HOMB, contains forty large airy bed rooms, most fashionable and central position, one minute from General Post Office- Board optional, or board «oly, by day or week; drawing and smoke zoome, bat and cold baths, excellent cuiaino. All tha conveniences of a hotel. Terms—Very moderate Hot Luncheon. Save tram and 'baa fares, and ttae. Permaaents Special Terms. Write for particulars. fIPOWLES' Pennyroyal aad Steel Pills for females ■*■ quickly correct all Irregularities, and relieve tile distressing symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes la lsd to Ss 9d, of all Chemists and Fatenfc Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by tlie Lincoln and Midland Counties Drag Go, Lincoln, Bngland Whole ■ale of a! the Wholenale Houseu. Bewaro of imita iOflß. HIGHLY recommended by the moat eminent physicians and Medical authorities. Has for 30 years proved most efficient Id all oases of Indigeation.Dyspepßia StcmaoMo Diseases, Consumption, Lobb Appetite, eto A most agreeable dinner wine Apply to— 3 hde Lambket, 49 Elizabeth street, Melbourne j^EATmG'S POWDER TT EATING'S POWDER, i\. •tr EATING'S POWDER, 3\. "IT EATING'S POWDER, J\, If EATING'S POWDFR, •tr EATING'S POWDER, This powder, so celebrated, is utterly un rivalled in destroying Boas, Fleas, Moths, Beetles, and all insects (while perfectly harmless to animal life.) All woollens and furs should be well sprinkled with the pow der, before placing away. It is invaluable to take to the seaside. To avoid disappoint ment Insist upon having Keating's Powder, N® other powder is effectual fBUGS, i I FLEAS, KILLS 4 MOTHS, j BEETLES, IMOSQUITOES. Unrivalled in destroying Fleas, Bogs, Oockkoches, Beetles, Moths in Furs and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in the doga, as also ladies for their pet dogs The Public are Cautioned that every package of the genuine powder bears the autograph of Thomas Keating Without this any article offered is a iraud. Sold ia TEins only KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS A Pukely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both In appearance and tante, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for Intestinal, or Thbeab WobMS, It is a perfectly safe and mild mrsparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in Tins by all Druggists Proprietor .* Thomas Keating,



£ W, Hanrner. T HA V E FOR SALE— Tuscan Seed Wheat Chevalier and Cape Barley (Seed) Machine-dressed Ryegrass, (291b to the bushel) Cocksfoot Double Machine-dressed Colonial Clover Colonial White Clover 1 Golden Tankard f Suttton's I Mammoth Long Red] Mangel Imported! j Prizewinner j Seed. Essex Hape Turnip Seed Goulding's Superphosphate Feed and $eed Oats Oornsaoks and Royal Oil Kero sene. T HA.YE two Sams of Money for investment on Freehold Security, £2000 and £360 ia amounts as required. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I am prepared to receive woo! from my clients to make advances without; com mission on any clips that may be en trusted to me. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, and BRAND IKG OIL are stocked by me. E. W. Haniner. COAL | MODNT SOMIRS \ COAL OOAh I HOUSEHOLD j 00A] COAL ?T HIS well-known and favorite Hous 1 hold Coal is now delivered at th following rates per 4 ton truck :— Westerfield Railway Station, 15s p< ton, freight paid. Ashburton Railws Station, 16s per ton, freight paid ; Met] yen, 19s 6d, freight paid. All orders must be accompanied cheque or P.O. uder. GEORGE PARK, Mount Somora,



London ... —. : g MUSIC. MISS OAESOH HAS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte and Organ and will b« able to give her whole attention to her Pnpila. For terms, etc., apply to Mrs Aioobn, Have- Sock Sfereeb, or at residence, Havelock gtitmb. Pnplli could be bowdsd If re ftutarad* * **



( 'v'u sin a ?■■■■■:•. Notify ___ - - —. . , , , THE IMV3B **Wnro. KAOHIffIL *»■*«■» *oh Nkw Zb^p 'pHE rapidly-increasing popularity of -i«- * v 1 O »AT • r\ s\ NEW [) AVI S A *ht:ae Machines in England and IVI IMb J N it (J \) ' V I x? Amer'ca has received a very great impetus by the remarkable success they attained at i the Ohioago Exhibition, Several very im ' porfcant improvements were there shown for 220, COLOMBO S».» OHRISTOHUROH. injDWTn a t mmmn tn6 *"at fcime * an<^ f3o6^6^ i™m fcne jodgea ViilillOAij FEED tha recognition they well merited—Special Awards. The first consignments of thesa «__ latest improved machines reached this colony by the lonic a month since, and the Agents Messrs MXNSON & CO., say mR WWWTT they are much approved. At the Antwerp *^X fcia KT| WJfiJUi. DJUYVXJNU- MA U £11JX J2j. Exhibitiori, 1894, the Davis Maohinb was -"° U-" awarded the Gold Medal.



I LONGBEAOH OOAOH. OH and after WEDNESDAY, Janu ary 2, the Longbe&ch Ooaoh will' start from Ashburfcon at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, no&chmani Tlanoards " lODINE OF IRON P/£A$ A PPBOVED by the Academy of Bledieins A of Paris, are especially reaommended by the Msdioal Celebrities of the World fer Sorofsla (Tumors, Kings Evil, eto), tha early Btagea of Oensnmptioa, Gonstitutional Weal* seas, Poorness of Blood and for atimalating and regulating its periodio course. Hone genuine unless signed Blanoard, 40, Baa - Bonaparte, Fade I Sold by Druggists and Ohsmiate through. J out the Colonies



A. J. WHITB'B Artistic and Economical House-Furnishing Warehouse, CHRISTCHURCH.



nnHE Recent .Arrivals of Several Extensive Shipments have made his stock X in all Departments most Complete. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM j FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, - UPHOLSTERY OROOKERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY



A- J- W H i T E Invite* all to i-\\\ and Inspect bis H toe If COTTAGES OTTIfiNISmBD, Including ODTLERV, BLANKETS, HEETS, EARTHENWARE, POTS Eto TWO ROOMS, COMPLETE _ £9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS ... ... ... ... ... .„ £17 fc o £25 FIVE ROOMS, from .«, _ , m ... ._ £35 to £80 SIX ROOMS _ _ £50 to £100 CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY TUAM AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, OHRISTOHUROH "THE CORNER" Beg to Announce that they are Opening Up NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS- For the Spring and Christmas Trade.



WTT YIOLLIER has Just returned from the Loadon and • JIL« U Manchester Markets and is now showing a a very large assortment of the Newest Goods personally selected for Ashburton wants and .requirements, J^ffi** Many lines are of very exceptional value, having been bought on special terms for Gash, of which the Ashburton Public are offered the benefit. The Display at " THE CORNER ° will be found the Largest and Finest in Ashburton for Taste, Variety and Durability. Everything is new, the very cream of fashion at Home for Dress Goods, Fancy Silka, Millinery, Gloves, Ties, Hosiery, Prints, Ribbons, Curtains, Art Muslins, Fancy Drapery Calicoes, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Hats, Ties, Bootß. Prints from 4|d per yd Black and Brown, 4 butts, 2s 6d Dress Stuffs from Is, double width Women's and Children's Black New White Muslins 3d Ribbed Hose 6d pair Check Glass Clotb, black and Heavy Forfar s|d colored, 4|d Cashmeres la 6d Kid Gloves, 4 butts, 2s per pair Art Muslins for Drapery l|d per yd You are Invited to Inspect all the Novelties we have just opened up. «W. H- COLLIER, "THE GO KNEE.'



lIH liifenS KElf BEST SELECTED STOGK wJJB&r' V-jia^—.^WF /COMPLETE FURNISHINGS FOR MB|ftMlilliißiliil f«A Oarpets from 3s 6d made and * A. Marshai,& M»n»ger.



! Busi ns»*> ■ A one *. T)h6FESs6i" LOIBET~|-B 18 M^MOKY U SYSTEM. In response to numerous request* from | all sections of New Zealand that, I should at mice afford facilities to acquire my ar of ■Assimilative aumory by Oorrespondenoe on I the Singk Book System, and at the price of One Pound: Four Shillings each pupi), i have to state that all persons wishing to iea'rn my system should put themselves into communication with Mr P. R, Dix, of Coombes' Arcade, Auckland, who will pro-' vide them with the required single book of instruction and any information necessary with the greatest possible despatch. SJOS^ A. LQrSETTE, ! I)ENTIbTIf: PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH



"STTBuTIike nice tca^asksvtour clli6cHri3r|| NELSON^) PURE IMIANCHW^COm* Tiß|



New Zealand iDsurance Company. EBTABLISHID ' _ M 18 S 9 CAPITAL^OnFMILLION. TH3B PREMIEB 4JNTD WBiLTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED »OB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND HJkINB RISKS. ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, EHBBSHING MACHINES, 40., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TURRKNT RATES E. W. HANMER, AGENT.



BJBATfIL'B / Great Annual Gift Distribution FOR CHKISTMAS AND NEW YEAE, COMMENCES TODAY. /^QtJPGNS for our Annual Grand Distribution o£ Gifts are now being V given away, Every purchaaerspendin;* from 2s 6d upwards will receive a Coupon which must be held until the Presents are open. The value of the Present is stated on each coupon and will be equal to a Discount of Ten per cent. —REMEMBER NO ADVANCE IN PRICES. Every article*in our Establishment is marked .at the LOWEST PRICE FOR CASH, and our stock at the Present Time is Splendidly Assorted with all the Latest SUMMER NOVELTIES in all departments. §y BE SURE AND GET YOUR COUPON. jg> Dresses, Crepons, Drills. Prints (in all the latest designs), New Gloves, Kibbons, Corsets, Umbrellas, Aprons, etc., Men's, Youthi' and Boy*' Clothing "A Specialty," Men's New Straws, Scarves, Vests and Hoisery. G. L. BEATH / CO. TANCSIED STREET



Special and Grand Display OF Summer Dress Goods. ■pMERACING the Latest Novelties in both Cotton and Wool Materials Washing Silks for Blouses, , Artistic Millinery Plain and Fancy Silka for Trimming Stylish Jackets and Capes Ribbonajand Laces, the latesb The Newest in Blouses. JUST OPENED A FEW CHOICE AND HIGHOLASS CARPET SQUARES AND RUGS. Japanese and Chinese Mattings and Mats, Oilcloths and Linoleums 18 {inches to 12 feet wide. 130 patterns to select from. v;er;y special TWO TRUNKS LADIES GLACE KID SHOES. STARTLING VALUE, Sm 6d. MITCBELLAM) TURNER. TANCRED STREET.



NITROUS OXIDE GAS. A Specialty. Fee for administration ... ss. AH kinds of Dental work executed on the premises, Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F.¥ODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Burnbti Street, Ashbubton 9 4 loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURI Why ruin your Reapers and Mowe^ Jby using inferior Lubricating OHb, whic tire yoar horses and clog the Machines, when you can obtain a true Lubricant ike .TALTAt'I'IK which has been thoroughly tested all over he world and pronounced Unequalled. Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th Agents EBWARD REBOE & SONSf OHRISTOHUROH



15s and 8d worth for ss. I POST free, any colony, Norton's 1 Pumice Industry, 165 Liver pool street, Sydney, N.S. W"., supply a Water Boiler, which boils a billy or > kettle of water without wood or co»ls. a box of Tobacco Absorbents, i enough for a year, a tablet of * Ferret Brand,' and a block of ' Volcano Brand ! Soaps, which lathers in salt, I brackish, or any water, a 21b tin of Volcanic Vaseline for general cleaning, scrubbing, washing, scouring, and «s a hcaier tud cleanser of wounds for man and beast, also a beautiful Work of Art, 30 x 20, entitled " The Young Colonial, who Knows a Good Thing," all for ss, simply as an j advertisement; or particulars, 3d! stamps. 11 73



E- OWEN COX | AM A CASH PURCHASER OF PRIME FREEZING SHEEP AND LAMBS AT FULLEST MARKET RATES. Owners of stock will find it to their advantage to communicate with me. LIBEKAL OASH ADVANCES ON LIVE STOCK. I am now making ADVANCES against the GROWING CLIPS OF [WOOL. ! Correspondence solicited. E. OWEN COX. Tattersall's 9 75 OHRISTOHUROH



THE TEA OF THE AGE. Saxon Tea. Saxon Tea, mRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE HiO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Professor Bickemok reports that SAXON TEAS are absolutely Pure and of good quality STBATHMoIiB PRIVATE HOSPITAL FOE DISEASES OF WOMEN T S NOW OPEN FOR PATIENTS. For full particulars, apply to the matron, Stbathmobe Hospital, 1 170 Christchuroh,



Business Not ces. 1 AotliioJcClOJS BKLUK, TILE, & POTTERY YA»r» i J. CRUM & RON, HAVfNG Purchased from Messrs l^riedWujter Bro* , the whole of their Stock, Plant, and Brick Yard, known as Kolmar. We are toanufhOturing Building Sticks, pressed; plain and ornamental Brain Pipes, field or agricultural Pipes, Chimney Pots, Flower Pots, Tiles, Garden Borders, &c. Prices on Application. K.B.—On and after JCNE 1, the price of Bricks will be 55s per thousand. A GOOD DIBCQUNT ALLOWED i?OR CASH. 'U. Jesson, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON fpEE CHEAPEST "iHOP IN TOWN FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS 4; JEWELLERY Of Every Description. SPECTACLES To Suit All Sights. Your Sight Tested Free of Charge. G. JESS ON. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A D V A N C E S of £25 and upwards made on FREEHOLD PROPERTY, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half-Yearly Instalments. Loans also granted for fixed periods al current rates. , Further particulars on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager ■



DRAWING AND PAINTING CLASSES. Mr wTh. Tail ARTIST, G.S.A. Y^LASSSS ARE! HELD IS VERY THESD.AY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY, In che above Subjects. A special redaction is made to teachers, pupil ttachers, and pupils actually attend ing a public school, For card of terms, apply to Mr W. H Collins, or at Studio, care Mb H. A. &ATES, School of Music, Ashburton. Pupils prepared for Examination In Plain and Solid Geometry, Model Drawing nd Perspective PALM AND JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLON. /yjß2*4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) Is " noted for producing 200 large Tea Oups of first-rate Tea fco the pound. This is the tea Mr George Jameson cold so largely. OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value* for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in oar empties. * Imitation is sincerest fl»ttery,' bat) the public should see that they get the genuine article Retail from all the principle Store keepers.



WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON, AND CO. 155 Colombo Street, Ohristchdrch 9 68 ""' "" SMOKE THE HEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRAND MANUyACTtTBED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF il. H Krsirll, COMMISSION AGENT, BURNETT STREET, TTAS ON SALE — MANURES, MANURES, TURNIP aad RAPE SEEDS, Detective Tatoo Ear ad Body MARKER, for Branding shaop. TFA- TEA- TEA- Jameson and Anderson's Celebrated INDIAN & CEYLON TEAS, Pal and Joko Brands. BINDER TWINE, OIL, and WALTER A. WOOD'S EXTRAS, which may be had day and night throughout hwveat and at Rakaia from Mr W. Bareock. AGENT FOB WALTER A. WOQD COMPANY, For Ashburton and Rakaitt Districts Alliance Assurance Company (Fire and Marine) Risks on Growing Crops and Stacks accepted at current rates Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited Trade Books posted and Accounts collecte R B. EESTELL, Buexeti Stkeet, oppoitte Orange Hi