The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xvu. \c>. 791

: Satuisday, January 25 ? 189G,

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i US lit: jS .\l •! (. >.»:■». vy rAJST at J- -M3160N.:. IS i-TJLI, TUB LEADING BOOTMAKER For Best Woikmanshipand Reliability aul I'uij^tu^i iy . Always on the hpot per otihljy o attend to •he pr O p. :r needs nnd care <>f his customers. No changing ahriut, . being locally too well rooted. The public have i very advantage m patronising him; their money :rt: maim m the plane, and they geo the best value m Bootsjand Shoes m Ashburton. THE CHOICEST STOCKS OF ALL . KINDS ALWAYS ON HAND. Repairs done at once at J. MOISON'S IMPERMEABLE BOOTMAKER, EASdJ STREET, ASHBUKTON. DENTISTBY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION - 1 - OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS. A Specialty. Fee for administration ... 6a. ill kinds of Dental work execated on the premises. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F.ITODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, BuBNETr Street, Ashbubton 9 4 S M 0 X Jtsi .THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRAND MANUFACTUBED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF 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 ai. current rates. Further particulars on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager^ PALM AND JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLON. r\UR 2s 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) ia 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 Teas being packed and- sold m oar empties. • Imitation is sincerest flattery, ' but 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, Christchurch 9 68 loz Prevention TS WORTH POUN.D.3 OF CURE A Why ruin your Reapers and nloweX by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whicj tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you can obtain a true Lubricant? ike Talyolue which has been thoroughly tested all over he world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th Agents EBWA&D REEOE & SONS] OHRISTOHUROH W. B. ftcstell, COMMISSION AGENT, BURNETT STREET, TTAS ON S-ALE — MANURES, MANURES, TUKNIP and RAPE SEEDS, Detective Tatoo Ear nd Body MARKER, for Branding sheep. TFA- TEA- TEA- Jameson and Anderson's Celebrated INDIAN & CEYLON TEAS, Pal and Joko Bkajtds. BINDER TWINK, OIL, and WALTER A. WOOD'S EXTRAS, which may be had day and night throughout halves and at Rakaia from Mr W. Barcock. AGENT FOR— WALTER A. WOOD COMPANY, For Ashburton and Rakaia District 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 B B. BESTELL, Bpmbci Swjskt, oipoaUe Orange U g



E OWEW COX f AM A CASH PURCHASER O* PRIME FREEZING BHEFP AND LAMBS AT FULLEST MARKET RATES. Owners of stock will find it to their advantage to communicate with me LIBEKAL OASH ADVANCES ON LITE 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 l AGE. Saxon Tea. Saxon Tea m fPRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE NO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, ' Professor Bjckektok reports that SAXON TEAS are absolutely Pure and of good '_ quality O.TtrEWyEAR'S GOODS. tfxs.s. lonic, s.s. Matatua, s.s. Maori WE bare just landed, ex e.s. lonic, a shipment of Goods, consisting of J3 HOGSHEADS OP S OROOKERY, CHINA, AND FANCY GOODS, All of which have been selected by our Homo 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, m endless variety, too numerous to particularise. WE HAVE ALSO OPENED UP (ex s s Matatua), FROM MACONOCHIE BROS, 15 CAS IS GJID3, Suitable for the Season's requirements OUR GROCERJ AND IRONMONGERY DEPART- MBNT6 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 bo offered at a Special DISCOUNT FOR CASH. • An inspection of our Stock is cordially invited. A. La/wrie & Co. C. H. MANNING, REGAL AND VICE-REGAL PHOTO URAPHER, COLOMBO STREET (Opposite Messrs E. Reeoe and Sons.) fTO THE PUBLJC OF OANTER- _L BURY.— I beg to thank you heartily for the liberal support accorded to my late husband daring the past ten years m 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 buai- nesß 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 ray husband for nearly five years, and subsequently with Falk, Sydney, and Mr Charleston, at Newcastle, two of the leading studios oi Australasia. FIBST-OLASS WORK WILL BE GUARANTEED. Miss Manning will continue In charg of the Reception Room. STUDIO NOW OPEN. ,9 24a emmal, manning



'B^ ' HjiTTikz nice tia ask 1 .7&^r CRodia row Ij PURE INDIAN CHIMA&CEYCON TSBJ; A. J. WHITE'S Artistic and Economical House-Furnishing Warehouse, OHR IS TOHURQH THE Recent .Arrivals of Several Extensive Shipments have made his stock m all Departments most Complete. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM- FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY CROCKERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY A- J. W H IT E Inrites all to Call and Inspect bis Stocb COTTAGES FTJRJNISJEMSI}, Including OUTLERy, BLANKETS, HEETS, EARTHENWARE, POTS Eto TWO ROOMS, COMPLETE ... .. .. .„ £9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS .- .„ .« .« .„ ... £17 to £25 FIVE ROOMS, from ... .» ... ... ... £35 to £80 SIX BOOMS ' _ ._ ._ ... .. ._ £50 to £100 CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY TUAM AND ST. ASAPH j-TREETS, CHRISTCHURCH Oils, Oils. Oils. Oils. Hay Forks. Hay Fork s*.5 *. CASTOR OIL CASTOR VALVOLINE OIL VALVOLINE STANDARD OIL STAKDAIID GOLDEN MACHINERY OIL. PURCHASE YOUR OILS from the undersigned, from whom you will get L Pure Lubricating Oils that will not spoil your machinery. WE SELL NO RUBBISH. PRICES ON APPLICATION W. H. COLLINS & CO, J IRONMONGERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS. New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTA BL I S H~E~D°'"^~L. - 185 9 CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. THE PBEMIER AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST OURRENT RATES ■E. W. HANMER AGENT BHEABMAN BROS., MARKET HOUBB "Dear Maggie, you will keep on drinking " Oh, yes, dear ; I now well remember That muck which you buy at the door ; How Auntie Buggeßtcd that Tea, And the doctors for ever are smiling, And a blessing from all she's entitled And life is becoming a bore." For suggesting such excellent Tea. " 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 Tea, Is the stuff that will quickly restore. .  . , , , - it Then let's drink to the health of the Your illness has taught me m drinking Agents, To be careiul of poisonouß blends Aud 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 Tea. Sh Bar man 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 BEOS., MARKET HOUSE. AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON RATTRAY & SON, Agonts for New Zealun



Business -JTotfce. TaE 7 ~ " ; ■■ ' DAVIS SEWING MAOHINK. c „ „ boijß Agents fob Nsw-Zbalanp "THE rftpiaiy-iaoreasing popularity of A/F ,XT a XT m'r\ , * * these Machines m England anl Ai 1 IN 8 ) N It G' \ • Amer'ca haß received a very jrreat impetus - i by the remarkable suooess they attained <»b the Chicago Exhibition. Several very im- ES 2SS&Z m 00LCMB0 »• OHMSTOHOROH. thd recognition they well merited — Sbeotal Awards The first consignments of thesa; l^ent improved machines reached this r colony by the lonio a mpntb since, and ' '■ ■ the Agents Messrs MINSON & CO., say. „_ _ mT .^^ they are muoh approved. At the Antwerp PER O<a C\T\ WEEK. Exhibition, 1894, the Davis Maohinh was! U^ awarded the Gpld Medal. ,^ | LONGBEAOH OOAOH. LOW VIIALITI I — - dr ohurchill's /) N * nd ■£&* WKDISBSDAY, JanH. Byrup of Hjrpophoiphite of Lfans ti pretoribed by V / ary S, the Longbeaoh Ooaoh will ' fa^iSfirS^^^'^ Cw SS^ Btarfe from Aahbnrton afc 4 p.m. ' «<mi Ctoronlo Cough anf genotal « tj Trnr&trKV ■* debility. - **• **• -DMUTVJMxk, '" -rrr Ooaohman. I X. forbuiJdlngnpth«iHnm*nFnune,»nd whloh are' RIANfrARnQ oensidtred deficient^ In the aboTe oonplalabb yiu ULft I%MftRUO> .wwinmrode^fo^^c^toohildMn. . • . • ! lUDIWK U¥ IKUJN RILLS Dr Churcbiii'i Compound syrop of A PPBOVED by the Aoademy of Medibine I\ of Paris, are eßpeoially reoommended HYPOPHOSPHITES by the Medioal Celebrities of the World for a nil brain food, and ln.«w» where muscula and! Scrofula (Tamow, Kings Evil, etc), the early, nervons exhaustion hu aoqnired a. World-wide repnta-. stages of Consumption, Gonstitutional Weak- - Won. Each boUtobeara DrChurthlu'i i^nature? ness, Poorneßß of Blood: and for ttimnlating. v^J~~r t •_. and regulating Us periodio course. None" Prepared only by genuine unlesa sigriecTßlaneard, 40, Hue. SWAN, CHEMIST. j Bo goi5 B b y ( Sroggißte and Ohemiata through.! PARIB J out the Colonies ; BRIDGE WORKS, ASHBURTON. THOMAS E. KILWORTH, ENGINEEE. gTEAM ENGINES, PUMPS, HOT. AND O.OJi'D WATER APPAPATUS FOR ALL PURPOSES. —AGENT FOR— McLaren' (Leeds) Traction Engines Crossley's Oil and Gas Engines Nelson'a Portable; Blast Furnaces. G. L. BEITI & CO. TANCBED STEEET, A KE Now Offering the Balance of their Season's Stock of Washing Fabrics AT GREATLY REDUCED RATES TO PIFFEOT AN ENTIRE CLEARANCE NEW PIQUETTES NEW PRINTS NEW CREPONS NEW CAMBRICS NEW DRILLS NJSW D e LAINES NEW GINGHAMS NEW MUSU NS NEW GALATEAS NEW CORDETTES Etc., Etc. Etc., Etc. 0 Gv L BEATH & CO., FRAPERB CLOTHIERS AND OUTFITTERS, TANCRED STREET. TTTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, m large or small quantities. :o: JUST LANDED, ex Mount Siviou,— 1 000 BALES CORNSAOKS. Full size and full weight. i i i . '1 ffiEDLANDM BROIHEES, LTD,



y t a k NEW DAVIS VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE. STKATHMORE PRIVATE HOSPITAL FOR DISEASES OF WOMEN TS NOW OPEN FOR PATIENTS. For fall particulars, apply to THE MATRON, STRATttMORE HoSflTAt, 170 Chriptchurch, r OB COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, T Influenza, Consumption, &c &c KAY'S COMPOUND BSSBNOB OP LINSEBD, Aniseed, J3enega» Sqalll, Tola, &c IX AY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expeotorant, tor KAY'S COMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, Is equally serviceable for horses and cattle IV AY-'B TIO PILLS, a specific m Nenralgia- Faceaohe, r\ &o. Contain Quinine, Iron, &o INUM OATHARTIOUM PILLS, d geetive, oorreo- «» tive.and agreeably aperient! Cement for Broken Articles. Sold Vjf everywhere. Manufactory, Stockpprt, England ORiZA PEHFUMERY 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS JLj — Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the formula of Dr O Revell The best Eoap 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 Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— extra m boxes, 6 cakes, 13 exquisite perfumes Oriza-Savon-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 Orira-Powder— Flowers of Carolina rice For soften- ing and refreshing the skin m elegantboxes, with powder puff Oriza-Velonte— Plcwera 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-Oriza— New toilet water refreshing to the skin. Orlza-Hay— A toilet water with a purfume of w mown hay oriza-Aciduline — Toilet vinegar, aromatic infectant, specially adapted for ladies' toilet Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs of Sootok lavender flowers ;arichtoiletwater. Ean-de-Cologine-Oriza- The High-Life Toilet water Oriza-Water— Concentrated and distilled Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne Goattea-Oriza-Dentifrice— An elixir for preserving the teeth and gums m good healHj and preventing decay Oriza-Dentaire, m paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting tha enamel Ess-Oriza-et-Oriza-Lys— Perfumes for scenting lino and the handkerchief without staining. Oriza-oil— Variously perfnmed ; for rendering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off Oriza-Lacte (onaa Milk>-An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonio to the skin, removing red spots md preventing wrinkles on the race Creme-Oriza (of Ninon de Lenclos)— For producing a berutiful white complexion with the clearness and velv< y softneßß of youth Oiualine-Colorante (the best hair dye) -For m Btanta&eonsly dyeing the air to any shad with no danger to health, m boxes, each with biuah, comb, prospectus, and bottle ; or m. boxes, the bottle only without accessories Efss-Orixa-Inoolore Violette of tb Caar The most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay j I violets Ess-Oriia Stuve white heliotrope Bouquet of the flows Sole Agents for the Colonies, Messrs Silber and Flaming, Ld T /ondon 15 s and 8d worth for ss. POST free, any colony, Norton's Pumice Industry, 165 Liver- pool street, Sydney, N.8.W., supply a Water Boiler, which boils a billy or kettle of water without wood or coals, a box of Tobacco Absorbents, enough for a year, a tablet of * Ferret Brand,' and a block of * Volcano Brand ' Soaps, which lathers m salt, brackish, or any water, a 21b tin of Volcanic Vaseline for general cleaning, scrubbing, washing, Ecouring, 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 COAL | MODNT SOMERS } COAL COAL ( HOUSEHOLD | COAL COAL IHIS well-known and favorite House hold Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton trnck :— Westerfield Bailway Station, 15s per ton, frejght paid- Ashburton Bailway Station, 16s per ton, freight paid ; Metb< yen, 19s 6d, freight paid. • All orders must be accompanied cheque or P,O. vfder. GEORGE PARK, Mount Somers. CHRISTMAS, 1895. &♦ Jesson, PRACTIOAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS JUST RECEIVED>n lEntirely New Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY Of Every Description, Suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, ati Lowest Possible Pi ices, [. CONSISTENT WITH FAIR TRADING a ' Inspection invited I G. JESS ON, a 6 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON at " MemOHy Training— The Quick Thought System of Memory Improvement enables its students to enjoy |m a wonderful power of memory which is impossible without its aid. Study of all kinds is rendered easy aud pleasant. A grand and accurate method for quickly learning Re citations. Forgctf ulness aud mind >ly wandering is altogether done away with. Speaking without notes is made simple and mauy other advantage* enjoyed. Send a post card TO-DAY for illustrated circular and testimonials, Address— Henry W. Mitchell, care of office of this Fsper, where further pirtiouluM can I* obtained.



v hipp ng Smmßm NE^ ZKALAND SHIPPING COMPANY OO.'s R')YAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video. Rio, Teneriffe, and P'ymoutb. Port, of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Kaikoura 4507 Wellington Deo. 26 Rnahine 6127: Wellington Jan. 23 Tongariro 4163 — Feb. 20 Rimutaka. 4515 — March 19 Uuapehn 4202 — April 16 Anl thenceforward every fourth Thursday Splendid accommodation for all classes oi passengers. Warrants issued for passengers from Great Britain on paynient of passage monej or approved guarantee for same.. For further particulars, apply to F&EDLANDEB BROS. Limited Agents, Ashburton. TTINION STEAMSHIP COMPANY %J OF I?EW ZEALAND, Limmbd. STEAMERS SAILFROM LYTTELTON ASUNDER: For Westport and Grey mouth— Weekly, Wellington— i Daily, except Sunday Friday, and, alternate Wednesdays' Dunedin— Mondaya, Alternate Tuesdays' Friday, and alternate Saturdays. Nelson and Ficton, via Wellington — Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday* New Plymouth &Onehunga — Thursday, Auokland, 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 2s, and' November 8. The above are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Cnriatohuroh daily papers for datos and hour of sailing. For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, * Agent, Ashburton. TVTIT MONT Biii house WYKTAKD SQUARE, SYDNEY, 18 a refined social HOMB, contains forty large airy bed rooms, most fathionable and central position, one minute from General Post Office- Board optional, or board only, by day or week ; drawing; and smoke rooms, hot and cold baths, excellent cuisine. All the. conveniences of a hotel. Terms— Very moderate. Hot Lunoheon. Save tram and 'bus fares, and time. Fermanents Special Terms. Write .for particulars. fOWLES' Pennyroyal and Steel Pills for females -* quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptons so prevalent with the sex. Boxes 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- rale of ai the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita- ions. CHASBAINGPS WINE HIGHLY reoommended by tbe moat eminent pnyaioians and Medioal authorities. Has for 30 yearß proved moat efficient m all cases of IndigestioD,DyEpepsia Stcmaohio Diseases, Consumption, Loss Appetite, etc A most agreeable, dinner wine Apply to— J Lde Lambert, 49 Elizabeth etteet, Melbourne J£ EATING'S POWDER jr EATING'S POWDER, IV irr EATING'S POWDER, T£ EATING'S POWDER, t/; EATING'S POWDFR, tr EATING'S POWDER, This powder, bo celebrated, is utterly un- rivalled in' destroying Bugs, Kleas, Moths, Beetles, and all insects (while perfectly harmless to animal life ) All woollens and fata should be well sprinkled' with 1 the pow- derj'before. placing away. It is invaluable to.ta£e>t^ the seaside. To avoid disappoint- ment insist upon; having J£eating'B Powder. No other powder is effectual , ( BUGS, FLEAS, fiILLS-l MOTHS, 1 BEETLES, (.MOSQUITOES. Unrivalled m destroying Fleas, Bugs, Oookboohes, Beetles, Moths m Furs and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fleas m the dogs, as'also ladies for their pet dogs Tbe Public are Cautioned , that every package of the, genuine powder bears the autograph of ; Ihomas Keating Without this any article offered, is a traud. Sold m Tins only XEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS AFubelt Vegetable Sweetmeat, both In appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for Intestinal or Thbead Wobms, It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation,, and is especially adapted for children. Sold m Tins by all Druggists Proprietor : Thomas Keating, London PAX MOIDIU MANUVAOXUBID By Jeuna, SALON— FRANCE. dole Agents for Australia CEO; BURK FRANCART &GO. •OXIRIII PJLACJB MELBOURNE. A MOST powerful Insecticide, an guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mi dew, Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Pan ■ltical Inaeots of Plants, Vegetable Gardan 6tO Is now In use n most of the Vineyards ! Viotoria and gives great satisfaction. T\ Par Oidium lias been tried m the gre Western Dlstriot on Peaoh Trees with gre ■uooesi. ORPHAN OIL, The great discovery for Phylloxera, Oodl Moth, and disease In Sugar Cane, For Pamphlets and a\ Information app GEO. BURK FRANOART & CO., | SOVBBBM P&AO9,