The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XTII. NO. 3704

Ashbdktojs : Wednesday, December 18, 1895.

PRICE: ONE PENiT?



Shipping. SEKi* NEW Z ©ALAND SHIPPING COMPANY OO.'s BOTAL MAIL STEAMERS, TOR LONDON, "Via Monte Video. Bio, IVnoriffe, and Plymouth. Port, of Steamers, Tons. Departure. Date. fiaikoura 4507 Wellington Deo. 26 Ruahiiie 6127 Wellington Jan. 23 Tongariro 4163 — Feb. 20 Rimutaka 4515 — March 19 Rnapehu 4202 — April J6 And thenceforward every fourth Thursday Splendid accommodation lor all classes of passengers. Warrants issued for passengers from Graafc Britain on payment of passage money OJf approved guarantee fur same. For farther particulars apply to FRIBDLANDER BROS. Limited Agents, Aahburtoa, TTfIION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. STEAMERS SAILFROM LYTTILTON AS UNDER: For Westport and Greymouth—Weekly, Wellington — Daily, except Sunday Friday, and altf-^ate Wednesdays, Dunadin—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 and Saturday. Melbourne, via Hobarfc—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 Ohristchuroh daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashbnrton.



STBATHMOBE PRIVATE HOSPITAL FOB DISEASES OF WOMEN TS NOW OPEN FOR PATIENTS. For fall particulars, apply to the matron, Strathmobe Hospital, 170 Ohrifltchnrch. r OE COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, i Influenza, Connviraption, Sus, &o <AY fS COMPOUND BSSBNOB OF LINSEBD, j Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &a ! •AY'S COMPOUND, a demuloent expectorants f©*" i V Coughs, Colds, and Chert Complaints <AY'S COMPOUND, for Cougfae and CoWs, Ib squally! serviceable for horses and cattle / AY'S TIC PILLS, b specific in Neuralgia.. Faceache, \ &c. Contain Quinine, Iron, &o LmUM CATHABTIOUM PILLS, d geetive, ooreeo tiTO, and agreeably aperient /"\GAGUIJNB—Cement for Broken Articles. Bold \j everywhere. Manufactory, Stoekport, England



LOW VIIALITI DR CHURCHILL'S fSyrup of Hjrjwphoophite of Lime is prescribed by tine faculty fortbeonre of Consump i lion. Chronic Cough and general debility TT contain* two of the principal ingredients nsctsawry * tat building up the Human Frame, and wMcdbt am oongldtred defioisct In the above oomplainti, riz, PboephOrns and Lime, It cmnno be Mo highly noommeuded for delioate children. Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup of • HYPOPHOSPHITES 1b reel brain food, and in cases where inuKufa and nervoHS exhaustion has acquired a world-wide repnU- Uon. Bach bottle bears Dr Churchill's signsttsre, ' Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. \ PARIS j



ORIZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de 3a Madeleine, Paris. T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS ±J Bavon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the formula of Br O Revell The best soap for rendering the skin soft and white Sweetly and refreshingly scented (roue, green and white) j Savon-Oriza Telonte, exquisitely perfumed for the I toilet and bath Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)-—extra In boses, 6 cakes, 12 exquisite perfumes Orlza-Savon-Incolore, superior quality, rose tea white heliotrope and white violet Criza-Tonicu, Extract of Plants, to cleanse the hair New Mown Hay, Moss-Bose, Violet, etc Orisa-Powder— Flowers of Carolina rice For soften ing and refreshing the akin in elegantboxes, with powder puff Oriza-Veloute—Plcwera of rice powder, adhering to the Bk'B, with the perfume of New-Mown Hay Oriza Flowers—White and timbered An excellent toilet water, tonic to the skin, sweetly and delicately perfumed Aqua-Orina— New toilet water refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with a purfume of w mownhay Oriza-Acldnline—Toilet vinegar ( aromatic inf ectant, specially adapted for ladies' toilet Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs of Scotcfe l&7ender flowers ;arioh toilet water. Eaa-de-Cologine-Oriza—The High-Life Toilet water Oriza-Water—Concentrated and distilled Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne Qoutteß-Oriza-Dentifrice—An elixir for preserving the teeth and gums in good heai^j and preventing decay Oriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting tha enamel Ess-Oriza-et-Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting line and the handkerchief without staining. Oriza-oil—Variously perfumed; for rendering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from failing off Oriza-Lacte (viva Milk)—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing rod spots end preventing -wrinkles on the race Creme-Oriza (of Ninon de Lenclos)—For producing a W utifnl white complexion with the clearness and vslv. y softness of youth Oi;«line-Colorante (the best hair dye) -For in etantaueously dyeing the air to any shad' with no danger to health, in boxes, each with btush, comb; prospectußr and bottle; or in boxes, the bottle only withont accessories £sa-Orlza-Incolore Violette of ttk Csai The most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay :/violets Esa-Orua Suavo white heliotrope Bouquet of the Howe Sole Agents for the Colonies, Messrs Silber and Fleming, Lii London



MOHT BEL HOUSE WYKYARD SQUABB, SYDNEY, IS a refinod locial HOMI, contains forty large airy bed rooms, most fashionable and central position, one minnto from General Poet Office. Board optional, or board only, by day or week; drawing and smoke rooms, hot and cold bathe, excellent cuisine. All the conveniences of a hotel. Terms—Very moderate. Hot Luncheon.' Save tram and 'bus fares, and time. Permanents Special Terms. Write for particulars. CTiQWIiBS* Pennyroyal and Steel Pills for females ■*- quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the <3isfaeaeing symptons so prevalent with the sex» Bones Is ljdv to 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by the Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Go, Lincoln, England Whole sale of si the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tes. "^bSsbaing js winb~~ HIGHLY recommended by the most eminent physioiana and Medical authorities. Hae for 30 years proved most efficient in all cases of Indigestion.Dyßpepsia Stomachic Diaeases, Consumption, Lobs Appetite, eta A most agreeable dinner wine Apply to-~J L da Lambert, 49 Elizabeth eUeet, Melbourne T^EATING'S'POWDEKr T/- EATING'S POWDER, jr EATING'S POWDER, %T EATING'S POWDER, XT'EATING'S POWDFR, 17" EATING'S POWDER, JIV This powder, so celebrated, is utterly un rivalled in destroying Bugs, Fleas, Moths, Beetles, and all insects (while perfectly harmless to animal life.) All woollens and furs bhouM be well sprinkled with the pow der, before placing away. It is invaluable to tftke to the seaside. To avoid disappoint ment insist upon having Keating's Powder. No other powder is effectual THUGS, FLEAS, &ILLS 4 MOTHS, BEETLES, Unrivalled in destroying Fleas, Bugs, Cockeoches, Beetles, Moths in Fues and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in the dogs, ac also ladies for their pet doga She Public are Cautioned that every package of the genuine powder bears the autograph of Thomas Keating Without *Mb any article offered is a iraud. Sold in mM KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS BEATING'S WORM TABLETS A "ProELY Vegetable Sweetmeat, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for Intestinal or Thbbas Wobms, It is a perfectly safe and mild (preparation, and is especially adapted^for children. Sold in Tins by all Druggists Proprietor.' Thomas Keating, London



£ W, Hanmer.. THAVB FOR BALE- Tuscan Seed Wheat Chevalier and Capa Barley (Seed) Machine-dressed Ryegraas, (291b to the bushel) Cocksfoot Double Machine-dressed Colonial Olover Colonial White Olover {Golden Tankard ( Mammoth Long Bed! Mangkl Prizewinner j Seed. Essex Rape Turnip Seed Goulding's Superphosphate Feed and Seed Oats Oornsacks [and Royal Oil Kero sene, T HAVE two Saras of Money for investment on Freehold Security, £2000 and £360 is amounts as required. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I am prepared to recnive wool from nay) clients to make advances without com mission on any clip 3 that may be en trusted to me. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, and BRAND i ING OIL are stocked by me.



MUSIC. i MISS CABSON HAS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte and Organ and will be able to give her whole attention to her Pupils. For terms, etc., apply to Mrs Aloobn, Have look Street, oi ab residence, Havelock Street. Papils could be boarded If re qdred* * **



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E. W. Hanmer. COAL | MOUNT SOMERS j COAL '• COi^L ( HOUSEHOLD j COAL COAL rf HIS well-known and favorite Honse JL. hold Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton truck: — Westerfield Kailway Station, 15s per ton, freight paid.. Ashbarton Eailway a Station, 1.6s per ton, freight paid ; Metb 0 yen, 19a 6d, freight paid. r All orders must be accompanied >- i cheque or P.O. x>fder. kl i- GEORGE PARK, 11 JJoont Romero,



Business Notice. THE DAYIS 9EW™ MAOfll™ *»!«. *. *.» ftuun. THE rapidly-increasing popularity of ««■ « f .r -o -w X T • s^t f\ i»i_*w l^ *«„.-, these Machines in Englaad and MIN O O N ic CO » ■ * *~ * *^ *• V I v America haa received n. very creat impetus by the remarkable success they attained at the Chicago Exhibition, Several very im portant improvements were there shown for 220, COLOMBO Si., OHRISTCHUROH. «»», m ,« t^e fi™6 time, and rjceived from fche judges VERTICAL FEED thd seoognition they well merited—fPEOlAt Awards. The first consignments of thesa «__ latest improved machines reached this ~~ colony by the lonic a month since, and the Agents Messbs MXNSON & CO., say p otwwtt SEWING MACHINE. tlJZS^S^rti^Z 2» OB m awarded the Gold Medal.



| LONGBEAOH COAOH, ON and after WEDNESDAY, J»na »ry 2, the Longbeach Ooaoh Mil start from Aahbarton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Ooaohmaoi ~BLANCAJIDB ~~ lODINE OF IRON PIILR A PPBOVED by the Academy of Medioioe A of Paris, are eßpecially reeommeoded by the Medical Oelebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tamors, Kings Evil, eto), the early Btagee of Oonaumption, Constitutional Weak ness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic coarse. None genuine unless signed Blanoard, 40, Bae Bonaparte, Pan's Sold by Druggists and Chemists through* out the Colonies



A. J. WHITE'S Artistic and Economical House-Furnishing Warehouse, QHBISTGHURQH. I^HE Recent Arrivals of Several Extensive Shipments have made his stock , in all Departments most Complete. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM; FURNITURE OJf ALL KINDS BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY OROOXERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY



A- J. WHITE Envite§ all to Call smd Inspect lite Itoctt COTTAGES *^UK,I«SXO3I>, Including CUTLERY, BLANKETS, HEETS, EARTHENWARE, POTS Eto TWO ROOMS, COMPLETE .„ .„ ... .„ £9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS „„ ... ... _ M „ £17 to £25 FIVE ROOMS, from ... ._ .„ ... _ £35 to £80 SIX ROOMS -.-.„.-_«. £50 to £100 CATALOGUES POSTED FREE, | * WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY TUAM AIND ST. ASAPH STREETS, OHRISTOHURCH



"THE CORNER" Beg to Announce that they are Opening Up NEW GOOOS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS* For the Spring and Christmas Trade. WIT /COLLIER has Just returned from the London and • XL* \J Manchester Markets and is now showing a a very large' I assortment of the Newest Goods personally selected for .Ashburton wants and [requirements. {jU^* Many lines are of very exceptional value, having been bought on special terms for Cash, 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 Muslins, 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 DreßS Stufls from Is, double width Women's and Children's Black New White Muslins 3d Eibbed Hose 6d pair Check Glass Cloth, black and Heavy Forfar s|d colored, 4M Cashmeres Is 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 OOBNEB.'



11, lUIII, Established Over 30 years BEST SELECTED STOCK AND CHEAPEST HOUSE FURNISHER [IN NEW ZEALAND. COMPLETE FURNISHINGS FOR \J BEDROOM £1O lOe, Comprising— Beadstead, Spring Mattress and Bedding, Dachflsse Chest, Washstand, Two Chairs. .AH Carpets from 3s Sd made and laid Free of Charge. COLOMBO STREET & CATHEDRAL SQUARE, Chbistchxjrch A, Marshal Manftger.



"ETTBJroSTnBFTCA^ASK^Yowi grocer~im ij NELSON 4^ I^^MOArE* 38! Sure iNDiANCHiM«<{CE?naN tV»



New Zealand Insurance Company. HSTABLISHED 0' «. 1809 CAPITAL^ONBMILLION. THE PBEMIBB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY I FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— | RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, ITHREWHING MACHINES, Aa, AOOKPTBD AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES E. W. HANMEK, AGENT



R us;r.!■'.■■■(■-. Fotices. Py OFBSSOR LOIs>aTTE"i~MKMOBY SYSTEM. In renponHe to numerous requests from all seclionsi of New Zealand thai 1 should at once afford facilities to acquire my art. of Assimil'itjvo reemory by (Jorrefipondence on the Single 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 into communication with MrP: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 L LOISETTE. DENTISTKY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS. A Specialty. Fee for administration ... ss. All kinds of Dental work executed on the premises. Satisfaction Gwbantbed. G. F.¥ODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Btj&nkti Street, Ashbbbton 9 4



BdATH'I Great Annual Grift Distribution FOR CHKISTMAB AND NEW YEAR, COMMENCES TO-DAY. AOUPCNS for our Annual Grand Distribution of Gifts are now being U given away, Every purchaser spending from 2a 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 PBIOES, 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 NOVELTEES in all departments. f^" BE SURE AND GET YOUR COUPON. .&> Dresses, Crepons, Drills, Prints (in all 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 / GO. TANCRED STREET



Special and Grand Display OF Slimmer Dress Goods. 'P*MBRACING the Latest Novelties In both Cotton and Wool Materials Washing Silks for Blouses, Artistic Millinery Plain and Fancy Silks foe Trimming StylishJackete and Capes Rlbbonsjand 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 SPECIAL TWO TRUNKS LADIES GLACE KID SHOES. STARTLING VALUE, Bh 6d. MITCH ELL AND TUMEfi. TANCKED STBEET.



15s and 8& worth for ss. pOBT free, anf colony, Norton's ± 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 coals, a box of Tobacco Absorbents, j enough for a year, a tablet of f Ferret Brand, "and a block of 'Volcano Brand' Soaps, which lathers in salt, brackish, or any water, a 21b tin of Volcanic Vaseline for general cleaning, scrubbing, washing, scouring, and as a healer and cleanser of wounds for man and beast, also a beautiful Work of Art, 30x20, entitled "The Young Colonial, who Knows a Good Thing," all for ss, simply as an advertisement; or particulars, 3d stamps. 11 73



E. OWEN COX r AM A CASH PURCHASER OF PRIME FREEZING SHEEP AND LAMBS AT FULLEST MARKET RITES. Owners of stock will find it to their advantage to communicate with mo. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON LIVE STOCK. I am now making ADVANCES against tho 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 JSO OTHER. SAXON TEA.. SAXON TEA, Pkofbssor Ejckeeton reports that SAXON TEAS are aheolately Pure and of good quality



THAT GRANDLY BRED TROTTING 1 HORSE, Experience, BY GENERAL TRACY, DAM FANNY, Will Stand this season at Owner's Stable , LAUKISTON, Travelling to Methven once a week.



EXPERIENCE is a bright bay colt, white star on forehead, and white hind fetlocks, standing over sixteen hands high; Winner of first prize as a two-year-old at Ashburton in 1894. His clam, Fanny, is by Tribuu , out of that well-known trotting mare Fan, and bred by Mr Cameron, of Springfield. His sire, General Tracy, is full brother to Kentucky, being by Berlin (imported) dam Jenny Tracy (imported ) . Hiram Woodruff (that great authority on trotting) drove Jenny Tracy, a mile in 213J before she left America, and he also used to drive Berlin's full brother, Mambrmo Dudley, and says in his book if ever there was a horse could trot a mile in two minutes, Mambrino Dudley could before seeing so much stud duty. It is thus evideiu that Kentucky and General Tracy I oontain the very beat strains of American trotting blood TEBMS—Three guineas per mare; groom age ss, payable at first service Mares taken in to graze at la 6d per week. Every care taken, but ho responsibility PENIS MoKENDRY, * 181 3Uwrirt«l



' Business Notices. bhGahARD VICEREGAL PHOTO ; <»i UHMR, j COLOMBO JSTKEfIJT (Oppi>bit, t , Me*t,ra E. Keeoe and Sons.) O THE PUBLIC OF OANTER » BUKY, ~I beg to thankyoa heartily for the liberal support Jiccorded to my late husband c< wring the } ast ten years in the above business, and am pleased to be able to inform y6u 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 C. 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 of Australasia. FIRST-CLASS WORK WILL BE GUARANTEED. Miss Manning will continue in chars* of the Reception Room. STUDIO NOW OPEN. 9245 EMMA L. MANNING



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, ©* Half-Yearly Instalments. Loans also granted for fixed periods a« currant rates. Further particulars on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager.



SHAVIJIW. DESIRING to supply * long felt want in Ash burton, I am pleased to notify to the Public generally, that I have just received a Specially Imported Chair From America, with the very latest improvements, and so am now able to 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 Stkeet, (Next; Ash barton Drug Company). 10 66



PALM AND JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLON. OUR2s4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) is noted for producing 200 large Tea Oops of first-rate Tea bo the pound. This is the tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. OUR as TEAS (Palm and loko) 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 aincerest flattery,' but the | public should see that they get the genuine article Retail from all the principle Score keepers.



WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON, AND CO. L 55 Colombo Street, Ohristchokch 9 68



loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE Why ruin your Reapers and Mewe*<, by using inferior Lubricating Oils, wind tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you can obtain a true Lubricant ike Taltoliie which has been thoroughly tested all over he world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th EDWARD REECE & SONS? i OHRISTCHUR3H



If. -0. ifeestelt, COMMISSION AGENT, BURNETT STREET, TT AS ON SAL X — MANURES, MANURES, TURNIP and RAPE SEEDS, Detective Tatoo Ear nd Body MARKER, for Branding sheep. TEA- TEA- TEAi " Jameson and Anderson's Celebrated INDIAN & CEYLON TEAS, Pal and Joko Beanbs. BINDER TWINE, OIL, and WALTER A. WOOD'S EXTRAS, which may be had day and night, throughout hatvesb •and at Rakaia from Mr W. Barcock.



AGENT FOB WALTER A. WOOD COMPANY, For Ashburton and Rakaia Dist»icts Alliance Assurance Company (Fire and Marine) Kiska on Growing Cropa and Stacks accepted at current rates Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited Trade Books posted and A ccountscollecte R B. KESTELL, Bubnbti: Street, opposite Orange Ha



WANTED KNOWN. -F. S Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer, of last Street, next the Corner. Hot Pies at any hour and Te* and Coffee also. N.B, Lady Attendant Fruit of every description. Ladies »specialty I*ls