The Asburton Guardian.

VOL. XVII. NO. 875?

IsBBUKTO]* : Tuesday, December 10, ' 1895.

PJJICK: ONE PEN NT



Shipping. $m&£ NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY OO.'s ROFAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Rio, Teneriffe, and Plymouth. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Kaikoura 4507 Wellington Deo. 26 Rcahiae 6127 Wellington Jan, 23 lEongariro 4163 — Feb. 20 Rimutaka 4SM — March 19 Ita-peha 4302 — April 16 And thenceforward every fourth Thursday . Splendid aooommodation for all classes of passengers. Warrants issued for passengers from Great Britain on payment of passage money er approved guarantee for same. For farther particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Limmbb AgentE, Ashbnrton. TT«ioN stiJaSeop COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. STEAMERS SAILfRQM LYTTILTON AS UNDER: For Westpert and Greymouth—Weekly, Wellington — Daily, except Sunday Friday, and alte»**>ftte Wednesdays, Dunedin—Mondaya, alternate Tuesdays* 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 Straits—October 18, and 29, and November 8. The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Ghristchuroh daily papers for datos and hour of sailing. For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, ABhburton. BYIT MOOT EL WYNYARD BQUABEi SYDNEY,! IB a refined social HOMI, contains forty large airy bed rooms, most fashionable and central position, one minute from General Post Office- Board optional, or beard only, by day or week; drawing and smoke rooms, hot and cold baths, excellent cuisine. AH the conveniences of a hotel. Terms—Very moderate. Hot Luncheon. Save tram and 'bus fares, and time. Permanent;. Special Terms. Writs for particulars. TOWLKS' Pennyroyal and Steel Pills for females quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptons so prevalent with the sex, Boitee Is IJd to 2s Bd, of ali Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by the Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Go, Lincoln, England Whole eaie of al tho Wholesale House*. Beware of imlta toon HmASSAINGHS WINE HIGHLY recommended by tbe moat ' eminent physicians and Medical authorities. Has tor 30 years, proved moat efficient in all oases of In-igestion.Dyspepsia Stcmaohie Diseases, Consumption, Lobb Appetite, etc A most agreeable dinner wine Apply to—J Lde Lahbsbt, 49 Elizabeth street, Melbourne



THE NEW DAVIS VERTICAL FEED SEWING MAOHjIJNE, i LAZAROTS SIGHT TESTING AND ; SPECIAUTE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashbnrton District, g S A L E X' JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. LAZARUS Patented System ensures comfort and correct slghfc. Don't spoil yonr eyes by using badly fitting Spectacles- 5 9 FOR COUGHS, GOLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, Influenza, Consumption, <feo, &a KAY'S COMPOUND OF LINBK-D, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &o KAY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expeotpnmt, fox Coughs, Colds, and Chart Complaints KAY'S COMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, is equally serviceable for horsss and cattle KAY'S TIC PILLS, a gpaciflo in Neuralgia, Faoeache, &o. Contain Quinine, Iron, &o LINUM CATHARTICUM PILLft d geetlve, oomo tlve,and agreeably aperient COAftuUMB— Cement for Broken Articles. Bold eTeiywhero. Manufactory, Stockport, England QRIZA PERFUMERY, 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris. LE GRAND'S SPEOIAL PRODUCTS __ Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From tbe formula of Dr O Revell The besst soap for rpndering the skin soft and white Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white) Savon-Oriza Teloute, exquisitely perfumed for the toilet and hath Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—extra in boxes, 6 cakes, 13 exquisite perfumes Oriza-Savon-Incolore, superior quality, rose tea white heliotrope and white violet Criza-Tonica, Extract of Plants, to cleanse the hair New Mown Hay, Moas-Rose, Violet, etc Oriza-Powder—Flowers of Carolina rice For soften ing and refreshing the skin tt elegantboxes, with powder pnfiE Oriza-Velotite—Flowers of rice powder, adhering to the skin, with the gyrfume of New-Mown Hay Oriza Flowers—white and ambered An excellent toilet water,.tonic to the skin, sweetly and delicately perfumed Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water refreshing to tho skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with a pnrfume of w mown hay Oriza-Aoidnline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic imfectant, specially adapted for ladies' toilet Oriza-Scotcb-Lavender— Sprigs of Scotch lavender flowers; a rich toilet water. Ban-de-Cologine-Oriza—The High-Life Toilet water Oriza-Water—Concentrated and distilled Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne Oonttes-Oriza-Dentlfrice—An elixir for preserving the teeth and gums In good health and preventing ficcEfcy Oriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whiteaing the teeth without affecting tha enamel Ess-Oriza-et-Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting line and the handkerchief without staining. r Oriza-oil—Variously perfumed; for rendering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling oft Oriza-Lacte (Onasa Milk)—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing red spots end preventing wrinkles on the race Creme-Oriza (»f Ninon de Lencloß)—For producing a berutiful white complexion with the clearness and velv. ,y softness of youth Oiisaline-Colorante (the best hair dye)— For in st&ntai&eously dyeing the air to any shad', with no danger to health, in boxes, each with bmsh, comb, proepectus, and bottle; or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Orlaa-Incolore Violette of t_ Cta; The most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay si violets Rss-Orioa Suave white heliotrope Bouquet of tha gttOWG Sole Age t* for the Colonies, Mrears .be? F emisg, Ld, London



THE TEA OF THE AGE. ' 8 Saxon Tea. Saxon Tea, - fpRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE NO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, i I?BOF_SSOE Bjckekton reports that SAXON TEAS are absolutely Pare and of good quality REPORT ON WAI-RONGOA NATURAL MINERAL WATER SPRINGS, Bottled only at the Springs, NORTH TAIERI, N.Z. GOVERNMENT REPORT FORMEDIOINAL PURPOSKS-It is Invaluable for maintaining alkalescence of I the blood, and, therefore, this particular | water will be much more beneficial for 1 that purpose than preparations of mineral water much stronger, artificially pro dnced. I may compare the Wai-rongoa Springs to the celebrated mineral springs at Plombieres, in France, where the late Emperor Napoleon 111 often visited for he purpose of benefiting his health. j !XAs tha results of my investigation, I; am of opinion that the Wai-rongoa Mineral Water Springs are of perfect purity and especially suitable for preparing high class natural Mineral Water. A. O. KIDSTON HUNTER, Analytical Chemist Strongly Recommended for «JOUT, DYSPEPSIA, AMiEMIA, AND COMPLAINTS OP THE STOMACH AND BOWELS. For particulars and price apply to HENRY ZANDER, »§O3 Sole Agent tot Aehbusfcon



f. W f Hanmer* THAVE for sale— Tuscan Seed Wheat , Chevalier and Cape Barley (Seed) Machine-dressed Ryegrass, (291b , to the bushel) i Cocksfoot a Double Machine-dressed Colonial Clover Colonial White Clover s IZ"\ Golden Tankard t Suttton's I Mammoth Long Red J Mangkl [ Imported! j Prizewinner j Seed. Essex Rape 3 Turnip Seed Goulding's Superphosphate Feed and Seed Oats Cornsacka >nd Royal Oil Kero sene. T HAVE two Sums of Money for investment on Freehold Security, £2000 and £360 in amounts as required. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I am prepared to receive wool from my clients to make advances without com mission on any clip^ that may be en trusted to me. 1 WOOLPACKS, TWINE, and BRAND I ING OIL are stocked by me. I E. W. Hanmer. I » REMEDY FOR CONSTIPATION t DS SOOLIGODX'S I VICH* LAXATIVE POWDER Agreeable to take, acts smoothly bul purely Apply to ~ J L de Lambbbt, 49, Elizabeth street, Melbourne FALIIRES' PHOSPHATINE r. added to milk completes all that is wantin I for the formation of tbe bones, digests easily ana in short forma the full development of the child Easily taken by the Smallest Baby Strongly recommended to nurses to ensure mod nourishment Apply to—J Lde Lambkkx, 49, Elisabeth stfeat, Mtlbonm»



Business Notice,:.. THE DAVIS SEWIKO MACHINE. -^•___■_, „_ z _ j _ . t^jpsse** _ssa*j MINSON _ CO. America has received a very sjreat impetus by the remarkable success they attained at tha Chicago Exhibition. Several vsry im ?K?fi«_. j^frovement» .we ™ there shown for 220, COLOMBO St., OHRISTCMUROH. the first time, and raoeived from the judges thd recognition they well merited—Spboiai, Awabds. The first consignments of thesa latest improved maohines reached this —— colony by the lonic a month since, and the Agents Mbssbs MINSON & CO., say „ m „ _. . ■ m^~~r they are muoh approved. At the Antwerp "*"* Qa Kl\ WEEK. • Exhibition, 1884, the Davis Maohikb was _J D \)** awarded the Gold Medal. I +*---,*-■> I LONGBEAOH OOAOH. LOW VITALITY \ - —*■- I DB ofiTiRCHiLL'S ? CSF F^ ***** WEDNESDAY, Janu« Sympef Hypophosphite of Lime U prescribed by KJ My 2, the Longbeaoh Coaoh will i *im°niLi!S^«^^ Con_!2?l,>' start from Aahhurtoiiist 4 p.ra. *lon, Olmml^O^giJ «nd R. R. BROWNE, J —— Ooaohmtn. TT pontatea two of the principal ingredient* neceMUV —ST» _. '__•__ , _-» ,-. ~ —"— oonsl-kred deficient to the stove compWnt* *i* DL/HlUfiftUO SStt&%__££_S* *• *• lODINE OF IRON />/££§ ; Dr Omuc-UI. Compound Byra P of A FFROVED by the Academy of Mfdioine __,„_, , a*, of Paris, are especially recommended HYrOPHOSPffITES : by tho Medical Celebrities ©{the Worfdlor ia real brain food, and In eases where mascula ga£t Sorcfnla (Tumors, Kings Evil, eto), ii. early nwrons exhaustion hu acquired a world-wide WpSP Stages of GOQSUmptioQ, Oonstitatiooal Weak- Men. Baoh twtttebean^c-nitch-i's mgnatnw, . tm, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating v*.~,~a _,„t.t™ in«l regulating its periodia coarse. None - reared only by geQainß B i Mßwd| 4^ Boe SWAN. CHEMFST i[Bonaparte, Paris ovv jxlv , v, ocmwi, b DjHggiat,, Bnd ohsmiststhrough. PARM J out ths Colonies A. J. WHITE'S Artistic and Economical House-Furnishing Warehouse, CHRISTCHUROH THE Recent Arrivals of Several Extensive Shipments hare made fail afceck in all Departments most Complete. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM) FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY CROCKERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY A- J. W H I T E Invites all _o Csall aiact Inspect Ma MtoeU COTTAGES Including CCTLERy, BLANKETS, HEETS, EARTHENWARE, POTS Eto (TWO ROOMS, COMPLETE .-.-«._ £9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS -, „. _, £17 to £25 FIVE ROOMS, from ... .. .„ ... .„ *36 to £80 SIX ROOMS « .. ... w „ _ £50 to £100 CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY TUAM AJ.D ST. ASAPH STREETS, CHRISTCHURCH



! "THE CORNER" Beg to Announce that they are Opening Up NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS- For the Spring and Christmas Trade. WTT JOLLIER has 3usfc returned from the Lofidon and « JjL» \J Manchester Markets and is now showing a a very large assortment of the Newest Goods personally selected for Ashburton wants and •requirements, HjH** Many lines are of very exceptional value, having been bought on special terms for Cash, of which the Aahburton 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 Silks, Millinery, Gloves, Ties, Hosiery, Prints, Ribbons, Curtains, Art Muslins, Fancy Drapery Calicoes, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Hats, Ties, Boots. Prints from 4|d per yd Black and Brown, _ 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 Cloth, black and Heavy Forfar s|d colored, 4|d Cashmeres Is 6d Kid Gloves, 4 butts,[2s per pair Art Muslins for Drapery lid per yd You are Invited to Inspect all the Novelties we have just opened up. W; H. COLLIER "THE CORNER' ___— __ __ _ jf. I W^m§ |^^JP^*'!w RWfl Establishes Over 30 years Bilttii Bff bbst sel^tei) stock • llflnllL CHEARISLSi ISBER jHK^ _»»_J! _W COMPLETE FURNISHINGS FOR 1 , ir^g « -_».«^Jg* « 3 *-* BEDROOM _3AO lO*, ■ COLOMBO STREETS CATHEDRAL ra i^^mWmWmWmWkWßSSSm^^ SQUARE, Christckproh [ * A. Marshal, Manager.



H_f __ 1 ■ # ___■ — _ BE ATH'S Great Annual Gift Distribution FOR ckiIISTMAS AND NEW YEAR, COMMENCES TO-DAY. COUPONS for our Annua! Grand Distribution of Gifts are now being | given away. Bv«ry purchaser spending from 2s 6d upwards will receive a Coupon which must be held until the Presents are open. The value of ths Present is stated on each coupon and will be equal to a Discount of Ten per cent. -REMEMBER NO ADVANCE IN PRIOES. 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, i^° BE SURE AND GET YOUR COUPON. j_») Dresses, Crepons, Drills, Prints (in all the latest designs), New Gloves, Ribbons, Corsets, Umbrellas, Aprons, etc.. Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing v A Specialty," Men's New Straws, Scarves, Vests and Hoisery. G. L. BEATH / CO. TANCRED STREET



Speoial and Grand Display i OF Summer Dress Goods. i TfjMBRAGING the Latest Novelties in both Cotton and Wool Materials t Washing Silks for Blouses, Artistic Millinery Plain and Fancy Silks for Trimming Stylish Jackets and Capes Ribbons and Laces, the latest 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. VERY SPEOIAL TWO TRUNKS LADIES GLACE KID SHOES. STARTLING VALUE, _>«__- 6d. MITCHELL AND TURN KB. TANCK-D STBEJET. USE LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP. FLUID DIP, the Best Non-poisonous Dip ; Used and Recommended by Owners of over 5,000,000 Sheep in N.Z. alone. Price (incaskfe) 5s 6d'per gallon. One Gallon Fluid makes 100 gallons Dip _________S_____ H^l___B__Hß3iWßfflMayi^..^B_B____^ '' ________________B U|m BB^_______l WiU-m^-mW I 111 ______________H_____t___Br LITrLE'S POWDER DIP. A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine—the outcome of many years' experience Wonderfully Successful. Is Displacing all other Poisonous Dips Sales have RE-BLED each year since introduced. EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KEEPS WOOL SOFT & BRIGHT, EASILY MIXED Cheapest and Best Poisonous Dip in the Market. xrnTJ? ppthw J In Improved Iron Kegs, 50s per cwt U.UJ.& ritluli \ In Oases of 10, 101b packets, 50s per case One cwt. makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. CHIEF AGENTS-BLACKBURNE & CO., Christchurch district agent-E; W h Hanmer, ABHBUBTON-



Profe~ssoTl^etFe_~mkmory SYSTEM. In re«ponte to numerous requests from al. sectionb of New Zealand that I should at once afford facilities to acquire my art of Assimilative memory by Correspondence on the Mngle Book System, and at the price of One Pound Four Shillings each pupil, I have to state that all persons wishing to learn my system should put themselves I 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. 8 105 A. LOISETTB. COAL IMOUNTSOMERS | COAL COAL { HOUSEHOLD | COAL COAL THIS well-known and favorite Hnuse hold Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton troek :— Westerfield Railway Station, 15s per ton, freight paid. Ashburton Railway Station, 16s per ton, freight paid ; Meth ven, 19s 6d, freight paid, All orders must be accompanied cheque or P.O. vfder. GEORGE PARK, Mount Somera.



DENTISTRY. PAINLESS "EXTRACTION OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS. A Specialty. Fee for administration ... sa« All kinds of Dental work executed on the premises. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F. DODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, BuENBTr Street, A shbtjbton 9 4



loz Prevention] TS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE -■- Why ruin your Reapers and fltowe_.< by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whUu tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you can obtain a true Lubricant ike Talvaliiis which has been thoroughly tested all over he world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers cr th Agents EDWARD REEGE & SONS^ CHRISTCHUROH



0. H. MANNING, REGAL AND VICE-REGAL PHOTO GRAPHER, COLOMBO STREET (Opposite Messrs E. Recce and Sons.) TO THE PUBLIC OF CANTER^ L BURY.—I beg to thank you heartily for the liberal support accorded to my late husband during the past ten years in the above business, and am pleased to be able to inform you that I have ENTERED INTO PARTNERSHIP WITH MR LEONARD W. APPLEBY, Who will take entire charge of the busi ness as MANAGING PARTNER, which will be carried on, as hitherto, at the above address, under the title of



0. H. MANNING AND CO. Mr Appleby was with my husband for nearly five years, and subsequently with Falk, Sydney, and Mr Charleston, at Newcastle*, two of the leading studios oi _A_Q 8 _ T !__l&sift FIBST.CLASS WORK WILL BE GUARANTEED. Miss Manning will continue in charg of the Reception Room. STUDIO NOW OPEN. 9 245 EMMAL, MANNING-



§IIAVIM&. DESIRING to supply a long felt want in Ashburton, I am pleased to notify to the Public generally, that I have just received a Specially Imported Chair Prom America, with the very latest J improvements, and so am now able to j give my customers ihe most comfortable shave in town. R. D. WILSON, HAIRDRESSER, Late McGregor's) in the premises of Mr C. PERCY Tobacconist, East Street, (Next Ashburton Drug Company). 10 66



Bftfv'K, TIL*. & PUTJ'jKRy J %UJY J/CKUM & SON, MANUFACTURERS. HAVING Purchased from MeeHrS  , „ friedlander Bros., the whole of their Stock, Plant, and Brick Yard, knowi as K'jimar, W e are manufacturing Building BriokU, pressed; plain and ornamental Drain Pipes, field or agricultural Pipes, Ohimnef Pots, Flower Pots, Tiles, Garden Borders. &o. Prices on Application. N.8.-On and after JONE 1, the prlci of Bricks will be 55s pel thousand. A GOOD DISCOUNT ALLOWED FOR CASH. 233 G* Jesson, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON mHE cheapest"~shop IN TOWN WATCHES, CLICKS & JEWELLERY Of Every Description. SPECTACLES To Suit All Sights. Your Sight Tested Free of Charge. G. JESBON.



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND ~ INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A D V A N 0 E S of £25 and upwards made on FREEHOLD PROPERTY, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half-Yearly Instalments. Loans also granted for fixed periods ai. current rates. Further particulars on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager-



DRAWING AND PAINTINO CLASSES. Mr wTh. Tall ARTIST, C.S.A. /"^LASSES ARE HELD EVERY TI7ESD>Y, WEDNESDAY. THURSDAY and SATURDAY, In the above Subjects. A special reduction is made to teachers, pupil teachers, and pupils actually attend ing a public school, For card of terms, apply to Ms W. H Coimns, or at Studio, care Mr H. A. Gates, School of Music, Ashburton. Pupils prepared for Examination In Plain and Solid (Geometry, Model Drawing nd Perspective,



E- OWEN COX r AM A CASH PURCHASER OF PRIME EEEEZING SHEEP AND LAMBS AT FULLEST MARKET RATES. Owners of stock will find it to their advantage to communicate with me. LIBEKAL CASH ADVANCES ON LIVE STOCK, I am now making ADVANCES against the GROWING CLIPS OF WOOL. Correspondence solicited, E- OWEN COX. Tattersall's 975 CHRISTCHUROH,



PALM AND JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLON. r\Uß2s4cl INDIAN (Palm Brand) is noted for producing 200 large Tea Cups of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the tea Mr George Jameson sold 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 Teai being packed and sold in oar empties* 1 Imitation is sincerest flattery,' but the public should see that they get the genuine article, Retail from all the principle Store keepers. WHOLESALE PROM JAMESON, ANDERSON, AND CO. 155 Colombo Street, Christchurch 9 68



S M 0 X JB THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRANB MANUFACTURED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF COMMISSION AGENT, BURNETT STREET, TTAS ON SAL E — MANURES, MANURES, TURNIP and RAPE SEEDS, Detective Tatoo Ear ud Body MARKER, for Branding sheep. 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 harvest and at Rakaia from Sir W. Barcock. AGENTFOR— WALTER A. WOOD COMPANY, For Ashburton and Rakaia 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 collect© E B. KESTELL, Bukn-tx Street, opposite Orange Ha