The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xvii. no. 3769

Ashbubtoj* : Tuesday, December 24, 1895

PKICJ2: ONE PENJVI



JBk^ NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY OQ.'s ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Vlft Monte Video, Rio, Teneriffe, and Plymouth. Pore of j Steamers. Tons. Departure. I Date, Kaikonra 4507 Wellington Dec. 26 Baahine 6127 Wellington Jaa. 23 Tongariro 4163 — Feb. 20 Rimutaka 4515 — March 19 Bnapehn 4202 -— April 16 And thenceforward every foarth Thursday Splendid accommodation for all classes of passengers. Warrants issued for passengers from Oreat Britain on payment of passage money m approved guarantee for same. for further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Limitbb Agents, Ashbnrton. TTiSION~^TrMMsiIP COMPANY U OP NEW ZEALAND, Limited. STEAMERS SAILFROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Weatport and G fey mouth—Weekly. Wellington — Daily, except Sunday Friday, and alte-^ate Wednesdays, Dunedin—Mondays, 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 »nd 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 Christchurch daily papers for datos and hour of sailing. For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton.



THB NEW DAVIS VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE. ______ STBATHMOKE PRIVATE HOSPITAL FOR DISEASES OF WOMEN T S NOW OPEN FOR PATIENTS. For fall particulars, apply to the matron, Stsathmore Hospital, 170 Ohristchnrch. FOB COtJGHS, GOLDS,BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, Influenza, Consumption, Ao, &o KAY'S COMPOUND BSSKNOB OF LINSEED, Acieoed, Senega, Squill, Tola, <feo KAY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Cough*, Colds, and Chest Complaint! KAY -COMPOUND, tor Conghaand Gold* ts equally serviceable for horses and cattle KAY'S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia. Faceache, &c. Contain Quinine, Iron, &o LINUM CATHABITOUM PIU&, d geetive, oeme tiva, 88/& agreeably aperient COAGULINK— Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England



\ ORIZA PERFUMERY. | 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, LE GRAND'S SPEOIAL PRODUCTS _ i Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the formula of Dr 0 Revell The best soap for rendering the skin soft and white Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, I green and white) Savon-Oriza Telouto, exquisitely perfumed for the toilet and bath Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— extra in boxes, 6 cakes, I 12 exquisite perfumes | Oriza-S&von-Incolore, superior quality, rose tea white heliotrope and white violet > Oriza-Tonica, Extract of Plants, to cleanse the hair New Mown Hay, Moss-Rose, Violet, etc Ori_i-Powder—Flowers of Carolina rice For soften ing and refreshing the skin in elegantboxes, with powder pufi , Qriza-Velouta—Flcwers of rice powder, adhering to I the skin, with the perfume of New-Mown Hay Oriza Flowers—White and ambered An excellent toilet water, tonio to the skin, sweetly and delicately perfumed Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water refreshing to the akin. Orlza-Hay—A toilet water with a purfume of w mownhay Orisa-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic infectant, specially adapted for ladies' toilet Oriza-Scotch-Laventler—Sprigs of Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water. Ban-de-Cologinc-Oriza—The High-Life Toilet water Oriza,-Water—Concentrated and distilled Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne Q-outtes-Oriza-Bentifrice—An elixir for preserving the teeth and gums in good health and preventing decay Orissa-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel EssOriaa-et-Oriza-Lyß—Perfumes for scenting line and the handkerchief without staining. .- Oriza-oil—Variously perfumed; for rendering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling Oil



B-w** -r MONT ■ftL" 0™ HOUSE WTKTAKD BQUABB, SYDNEY, j IE a refined social HOMH, contains forty large airy bed i rooms, most fashionable and central position, one j mhrate from General Foot Office- Board optional, or board only, toy day or week; drawing and smoke 1 rooms, hot and cold baths, excellent cuisme. All the conveniences of a hotel. Terms—Very t medsrate. Hot Luncheon. Save tram and tms fares, j mud time. Pcrmanents Special Terms. Write for particulars. c . . _, i fTOWLBS' Pennyroyal and Steel Pills for females . -*- quickly correct all irrepularities, and relieve the distressing symptom bo prevalent with the sex, f Boxen Is l|d to 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. 'Prepared only by the Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Go, Lincoln, England Whole tale of al the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita- B ions. t nOTABSIIN^~WIM~ I HIGHLY recommended by the mosi eminent physicians and Medical a authorities. Eaß for 30 yeara proved most t efficient in all oaseß of IndigestioiJ.DyspepEia c Stcmachio Diseases, Consumption, Lose Appetite, etc , A most agreeable dinner wina Apply to—J I* de Lambebt, i 49 Elizabeth etteet, Melbourne K""~EATING'SI?OWDER~" | 1 TT EATING'S POWDER, ' jr EATING'S POWDER, _ KEATING'S POWDER, J * TT EATING'S POWDFR, TT EATING'S POWDER, This powder, so celebrated, is utterly un rivalled in destroying Bogs, Fleas, Moths, Beetles, and all insects (while perfectly harmless to animal life ) All woollens and fura 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'a Powder. No ot—ef powder is effectual /"BUGS, FLEAS, , &i 1134 moths, i beetles, , Imosquitoes. ' Unrivalled in destroying Fleas, Bugs, Cookkoches, Beetles, Moths in Furs and every other species of insect. Sportsmen i f will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in the dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs tChe Public are Cautioned that every ( package of the genuine powder bears the autograph of Thomas Keating Without thin any article offered is a fraud. Sold in KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS APobely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a roost Bern "^le metno<* oi administering the only certain remedy for Intestinal or Thbbad Worms* It ia a perfectly safe and mild reparation, »? is especially adapted for SiWren. Solu 1» Tins by all DhJggists proprietor: Thomas* Keating, London." ASHBURTON DOMAIN BtfAKD TEN POUNDS REWARD. THB above Reward will be Paid to any Person who will furnish evi dence that will lead to the conviction of any Person or Persona for molesting the waterfowl or stealing flowers within the I Domain. \ By Order, CHAS! E. FOOKS, Secretary to the Board. Q_*____*®L 10 ?° W"~~ ANTED KNOWN. — F. S Jeffries, leading Confectioner! and Fruiterer, of Eaafe Street, nexb the Corner. Hot Pies at any hour and Tea „nd Coffee also. N.P. Lady Attendant Fraifc of every description. Ladies Uoom a specials I*l6 _LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. "Sole agent for Ashburton District, Sq A L E X, * *~s JEWELLER. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. LASSARUS Patented System ensures comfort and correct elgho. Don t ■spoil yonr eyea by pelnf badly fitting



Oriza-Lacte {oi.ua MillO—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to ths skin, removing red spots end preventing wrinkles on the race Creme-Oriza (of Ninon de Lenolos)—For producing a her nfciful white complexion with the clearness and velv. y softness of youth Or.__aline-Colon_nte (the best hair dye) -For In stantaneously 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



Ess-OrUa-Incolore Violette of th Dear The most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay it violets



Ess-OriK. Suave white heliotrope Bouquet of the flowe



Sole Agentß for the Colonies, Meagre Silber and Fleming, Ld London



CHRISTMAS, 1895, G* Jesson ? PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS JUST RECEIVED> [Entirely New Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY Of Every Description, Suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, at Lowest Possible Prices, CONSISTENT WITH FAIR TRADING Inspection invited GU JESSON, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON Preserving Season, 1895-96. TTTTE HAVE JUST LANDED, ™ ex Ruapehu, 10 CRATES GLASS JAM JARS (With Screw Tops), Which we are prepared to Sell at the Lowest Prices. Also, A Nice Liiie in Brass and Enamelled PRESERVING PANS. The Famous MILLAQUIN CANE SUGAR, In any Quantity. The Best for Jam. Our Stock of Good Things for Christmas and New Year is larger than ever, and as we are expecting further large consignments, we must move the present stock to make room NOW IS THE TIME FOR BARGAINS i ALL ROUND CABBO* AMD €©•, Grocers and Ironmongers. IMPORTERS OF GLASS, CHINA, tj AND EARTHENWARE,



DAVIS UWITO MACHINE. So__ A«, ra ,ob N,w Zba^i. THE rapid ly-inoreaslng popularity of n/r r "XT n /~v vr • rs /-•»_ these Machines in England and M 1 .N >3 O N W CO' America has received a very creat impetus by the remarkable success they attained at the Chicago Exhibition. Several very im portant improvement* were there shown for 220, OQLCMHO St., OHRISTOHURCH. the first) time, and received from the judges tha recognition they well merited—Speoial Awards. The first consignments of thesa latest improved machines reached this colony by the lonic a month since, and the Agents Mbssbs MiNSON * CO., say D1 _ p txr~—~ they are muoh approved. At the Antwerp "AX %/<a f\T\ "lSlfiK. Exhibition, 1894, the Davis Machine was A^ \J ±J awarded the Gold Medal.



LOW VIIALITT | DB CHURCHILL'S ' 1 Syrup of Hypophoephite of Lime ia prescribed bjr the faculty for the cum ot Conmuap luoui Chronic Cough and general debility | TT contains two of the principal ingredients neceamiy \ •*• for baildl map the Human Frame, and whioh are considered, dwfloiont in $he above oonsplaint* Tta Phosphorus arid Lime, I* eanno bo k>6 aigbly reooamesdsd tor drticftte children. Dr Churchill* Compound Syrup of l HYPOPHOSPHITES I !■ real brain food, and in oases when museuia and nervous exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reputa tion. Bach bottle beats Dr Churchill'i ngnatnte. Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. j PARIS



LONGBEAOH COACH. f\N and after WEDNESDAY, Jano \J ary 2, the Longbeaoh Ooaoh will start from Aahburton at 4 p.m. R. R. fiROWNE, OoMbman, BLAN CARDS ~~~ lODINE OF IRON PJLLS APPROVED by the Aoaderay of Mediolne ' of Paris, are especially recommended by the Madioal Oelebritiea of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, Kings Evil, eto), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weak noss, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic aourse. None genuine unless signed Blanoaxd, 40, Bne Bonaparte, Paris Sold by Druggists md Chemists through* out the Colonies



BHEAEMAN BEOS., MAEKBT HOUBE "Dear Maggie, you will keep on drinking ■* Oh, yes, dear j I cow well remember That muck which you buy at the door ; How Auntie suggested that Tea, And the doctors for ever are smiling, And a blessing from all she'b entitled And life is becoming a bore." For suggesting such excellent lea. " Dear Mother, I know that your nerves are How happy our home will be, Maggie, are all ruined, Your father is getting so free And your system is wrecked to the core ; Of those ailments he suffered so greatly, But believe me the Tea that I'm drinking Through drinking inferior 7ea t Is the stuff that will quickly restore. Then let's drink to the health of the Your illness has taught me in drinking Agents, To be careful of poisonous blends And our pledge we all three agree Be assured I am drinking the Tiger That from now till the end of existence Which|the doctor so highly commends. We'll swear by the Tiger Blend „ 7m." Shsarman Bros., our Grocers are Agents God bless them for giving the Q, To a drink that's a great earthly blessing And saved us from bidding Adieu, SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE. AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON RATTRAY & SON, Agents for New Zealan



"THE CORNER" Beg to Announce that they are Opening Up NEW COOnS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS- For the Spring and Christmas Trade. WTT /IOLLIER has Just returned from the London and « SJLi \J Manchester Markets and is now showing a a very large assortment of the Newest Goods personally selected for .Ashburton wants and requirements, {SSS** Many lines are of very exceptional value, having been bought on special terms for Casb, 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 Silks, Millinery, Gloves, Ties, Hosiery, Prints, Ribbons, Curtains, Art MueJins, Fancy Drapery Calicoes, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Hats, Ties, Boots. 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 Cloth, black and Heavy Forfar s|d colored, 4£d Cashmeres Is 8d Kid Gloves, 4 butts, 2s per pair Art Muslins for Drapery IJd per yd Yon are Invited to Inspect all the Novelties we have just opened up. W. H. COLLIER, "THE COBSEB.' BRIDGE WORKS. ASHBURTON. THOMAS E. KILWORTH, ENGINEER. O TEAM ENGINES, PUMPS, HOT AND OJOLD WATER APPAPATUS FOR ALL PURPOSES. -AGENT FOR- McLaren' (Leeds) Traction Engines I Crossiey's Oil and Gas Engines Nelson's Portable Blast Furnaces. I CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. I NEW FRUITS, NEW FRUITS. WE HAVE just landed for the Christmas Trade ihe following Seasonable Goods: 20 Cases Finest New Currants 1 Cwt Finest French Plume 20 Boxes Finest New Sultanas 1 Cwt .Valencia Almonds 20 Boxes Fnest New Valencia Raisins 1 Cwt Jordan Almonds 5 Cwt New Peel, Orange, Lemon, 2 Cwt Deesieated Cocoanut and Citron 1 Cwt Mixed Spice 1 Cwt Finest New Spanish Muscatels 2 Cwt Icing Sugar 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Apricots I Cwt New Figs 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Peaches 2 Cwt Preserved Ginger 5 Cases Paramatta Lime Juice Etc. Etc, SUGAR. SUGAR. SUGAR. We have also to hand a shipment of MILLAQ.UIN CANE SUGAR which is Unequalled for Preserving Purposes Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with pnnctuallty. CHEAPEST House in Ashburton for GROCERIES, CROCKERY, & HARD WARE. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET- HOUSE.



\w fflf-kc kick -hsa mummm **' * NELSONS jw^wqip^ A||| iflnii j. J _@y^_y ilnATFlll : rZrxrzJSTsZTm ■ W mmTMMTHmm _■_■ ■ ___M'M_a_,__________aM'___l__b__-____/:«__ <■"'«_' I ■ D__Ml__tl ft k'l . «*__._»»'• 1 ___. __f^_PmvvA__i____A_PV_l__L^____k______________l ~-~.^~ ■ New Zealand Insnraoce Company. ESTABLISH ED* -. -. 1859 CAPITAL^ONE'MILLION. THE JPEEMISB AND^ALTHIBST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND 'MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Aa, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES E. \Y. HANMEK, AGENT



HE ITH * Great Annual Gift Distribution fOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR, COMMENCES TODAY. COUPONS for our Annual Grand Distribution of Gifts are now being given away. Every purchaser spending 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 o£ Ten per cent. I —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. §W BE SURE AND GET YOUR COUPON. jg> Dresses, Orepons, Drills, Prints (in ali the latest designs), New Gloves, Ribbons, Corsets, Umbrellas, Aprons, etc., Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing '*A Specialty," Men's New Straws, Scarves, Vests and Hoisery. G. L. BEATH / CO. TANCRED STREET Special and Grand Display OF Summer Dress Goods. "EMBRACING the Latest Novelties In both Cotton and Wool Materials Washing Silks for Blouses, Artistic Millinery Plain and Fancy Silks for Trimming StylishJackota and Capes Ilibbonsjand Laces, the latest The Newest in Blouses. JUST OPENED A FEW CHOICE AND HIGHCLASS CARPET SQUARES AND RUGS. . Japanese and Chinese Mattings and Mats, Oilcloths and Linoleums 18 |_nches to 12 feet wide. 130 patterns to select from. VERY SPECIAL TWO TRUNKSjLADIES GLACE KID SHOES. STARTLING VALUE, MITCHELL AND TUMEK. TANCRED STREET.



business Notices. . . _ 1 DENTISTRY. IJAIKLESS EXTRACTION L OP TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS. A Specialty. Fee for administration ... ss. All kinds of Dental work executed on the premises. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F. DODOS, SURGEON DENTIST, Bprnet-C Street, Ashbubton 9 4 E. OWEN COX. J- AM A CASH PURCHASER OP PRIME FREEZING SHEEP AND LAMBS AT FULLEST MARKET RATES. Owners of stock will find it to their advantage to communicate with me. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON LIVE STOCK. I am now making ADVANCES against the GROWING CLIPS OF WOOL. Correspondence solicited, E- OWEN COX. Tattersall's 9 75 CHRISTCHUROH THE TEA OF THE AGE, Saxon Tea. Saxon Tea m VnRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE WO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Profe;soe Bickerton reports thab SAXON TEAS are absolutely Pure and of good quality j HRIBTMAS (L. MEW yEAR'S GOODS. Ex6.B. lonic, 0.8. Matatna, g.s. Maori WE have just landed, ex s.s. lonic, a shipment of Goods, consisting of 13 HOGSHEADS OF CROCKERY, CHINA, AND FANCY GOODS, All of which have been selected by our Home Agents, with the utmost care, to meet the requirements of our Customers and the public generally. CHAMBER SETS, TEA SETS, DINNER SETS, Printed and Plain Cups and Saucers and FANCY GOODS Of the Best Patterns and Latest De signs, in endless variety, too numerous to particularise. WE HAVE ALSO OPENED UP (ex b s Matatua), FROM MACONOCHIE BROS, 15 CASES GOODS, Suitable lor the Season's requirements OUR GROCERY AKD IRONMONGERY DEPART MENTB Will be found fully Stocked with Goods ■ ' of the best quality We have also landed ex ss Maori a Specially Selected Assortment of " CARPETS, OILCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, HEARTHRUGS, etc, Which will be offered at a special DISCOUNT FOR CASH. An inspection of oar Stock is cordially invited. A.. Lawrie & Co. WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything In the optical line at a. 1 Slugs'* Optician,



Business Notices. PROFESSOR LORtETTE'S MBMOI.Y SYSTEM. In response to numerous requests from all. section & of New Zealand that I should at once afford facilities to acquire my art of Assimilative memory by Correspondence on the smgle Book .System, and at the price of One Pound Pour Shillings each pupil, I have to state that all persons wishing to learn 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. 8 IQS A. LOISETTE. RANTED KNOWN THA J- MOISON IS STIIX THE LEADING BOOTMAKER For Best Workmanship and Reliability and Punctuality. Always on the spot personally to attend ;to the proper needs and care of his customers. No changing about, being locally too well rooted. The public , have every advantage In patronising him j thei* money remains in the place, and they get the best value in Boofcs*and Shoes in Ashburton. THE CHOICESTsioOES OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON HAND. Repairs done a> once at J. MOISON'S IMPERMEABLE BOOTMAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. 4 D V A N 0 E S of £2$ and upwards OL 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. PALM AND JOKO TJpIAS INDIAN AND CEYLON. OUR2s4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) is noted for proditeing. 200 large Tea Onps of ficst-rate Tea to the pound. This is tha tea Mr George Jameson -old so largely. OUR _s 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 flattery, V bat the public should see that they get the genuine article Retail from all the principle Score keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON, AND CO. 155 Colombo Street, Christchdrch _^ __ 9_68 loz Prevention TS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE JL Why ruin your Reapers and j__owe*< by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic tire yonr horses and clog the Machines, when you can obtain a true Lubricant ike VAIiVOLIIE which has been thoroughly tested all over he world and pronounced Unequalled. Obtainable from all Storekeepers cr th Agents EDWARD REECE & SONSf CHRISTCHUROH "R. B. Kestell, COMMISSION AGENT, BURNETT STREET, TTAS ON SAL E — MANURES, MANURES, TURNIP and RAPE SEEDS, Detective Tatoo Ear ud Body MARKER, for Branding sheep. 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 halves and at Rakaia from Mr W. Bareock. AGENTFOR— WALTER A. WOOD COMPANY, For Ashburtoa 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 collecte R B. BESTELL, \ 1 Bvbh-CT Strbkt, opposite Orange H*