The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xvii. no. 8797

Ashburtojn :

Wednesday, J.anuaiy 29, 1896.

PKICT2: ONTI3 PENINTS



bus ness Notices. At.TKD KNOWN THAT J. MQISON is Bxn,r« THR LWADiNa BOOTMAKER For Beat Workmanship and Reliability v an-1 Punctuality. Always on the 8p«»t perponnlly *o attend to the proper needs and care <>f hia customers. No changing about, being locally too well rooted, Thepublio . have every advantage " ' ; m patronising him ; their money remains m the place, and they get. the best value m Boots'and Shoes m Ashburton. THE CHOICEST STOCKS OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON HAND. Repairs done at once at J. WOISON'S IMPERMEABLE BOOTMAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBUKTON. DENTISTRY. PAINLESB "EXTRACTION OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS. A Specialty. Fee for administration ... ss'. A ll kinds of Dental work executed on the premises, ' Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F."DODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Bubnbtt Street, Ashburton 9 4 ; S-M O:K E THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRAND MANUFACTURED FROM \^ CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF A — - — — 'H 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 a. current rates. Further particulars On application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager* PALM AHD JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLON. rvUß2s4d 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 Teas^- being packed and sold m oar empties. • Imitation is sincerest fl*ttery, '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, Christchdrch 9 68 loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE Why ruin your Reapers and alowe*< by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whicj tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you can obtain a true Lubricant ike Talvalihe which has been ..thoroughly "tested all over he world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th < Agents EBWAED REECE & SONS] OHRISTCHUROH ft. H. Hesftell, COMMISSION AGENT, BURNETT STREET, TJAS ON SALE — 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 axd 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. Barcock. agentlpor— WALTER A. WOOD COMPANY, ! For Ashburton and Rakaia District ; Alliance Assurance Company (Fire and 1 Marine) Risks on Growing Crops and Stacks accepted as current rates Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited Trade Books posted and Accounts oolleoto R B. KESTELL, Buknbti Strsbt, opposite Orange Fa



E OWEN COX t AM A CASH PURCHAMGR Oh PRIME FREEZING SHEf I» AND . ' LAMB^ AT FULLEST MARKET RATES. Owners of stock wll find it to their advantage to commnnica'e with me LIBBKAL 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 OHRISTOHUROH THE TEA OF THE AGE. Saxon Tea. Saxon Tea. mRY IT, AND YOU k WILL HAVE NO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Professor Biokerton reports that SAXON TEAS are absolutely Pure ahd of good quality ,-HRISTMAS 0,-M-EWy EAR'S GOO IE iixs.B. lonic, 5.3. Matatua, s.s. Maori WE have just landed, ex p. 8. lonic, ■ shipment of floods, consisting of ]3 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 BETS, TEA SETS, DINNER SETS, Printed and Plain Cups and Saucers ,-, and. FAN Q\ 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 CASKS GOl-Dv Suitable for the Season's requirements OUJR GROCERY AND IRONMONGERY- DEPART- MENTS 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 our Stock is cordially invited. A. Lawrie & Co* C. H. MANNING, REGAL AND VICE-REGAL PHOTO GRAPHER, COLOMBO STftEET (Opposite Messrs E. Recce and Sons.) >T~O TBE PUBLIC OF CANTER- JL BURY. — I beg to thankyon heartily for the liberal support accorded to my late husband during 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 busl- nesß 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 foi 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. 9 245 EMMA"E, MANNING



fBP Vtaftifab mciTYca ask Vckjr grocer rwk I ¥&*w canitirßMamiiMwp^iiSiJll PURE INDIAN CHIMA^CE^TEON TOM; A. J. WHITE'S Artistic and Economical House-Furnishing Warehouse, OHRISTOHUROH- THE Recent Arrivals of Several Extensive Shipments have made his stock m all Departments most Complete. ; CARPETS, . FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM] FURNITURE OJB 1 ALL KINDS BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, ' UPHOLSTERY OROOKERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY A- J. WHITE Invites all to Call and Inspect bis Stock COTTAGES FTJIfcNISIMID, Including CUTLER y, BLANKETS, HEETS, EARTHENWARE, POTS Eto TWO ROOMS, COMPLETE .. .- .- ... £9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS .« .- ... .- .« ... £17 to £25 FIVE ROOMS, from ... .- .- ... ... £35 to £80 ] SIX ROOMS '«..-.- .- .- .- £50 to £100 CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY TUAM AftD ST. ASAPH • TREETS, CHRISTOHUROH ' Oils. Oils. Oils. Oils. Hay Forks. Hay Forks. CASTOR OIL' CASTOR VALVOLINE OIL VALVOLINE STANDARD OIL STANDARD 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, BL COLLINS & COJ IRONMONGERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS. SmCAKMAJST BROS., MAEKBT HOUSF. "Dear Maggie, you will keep on drinking " Oh, yes, dear ; I now 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'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 iB wrecked to the core ; Of those ailments he suffered bo greatly, But believe me the Tea that I'm drinking Through drinking inferior 7m. Is the stuff that will quickly restore. . Then let's drink to the health of the Your illness has taught me m drinking Agentß, To be careful of poisonous blends And our pledge we alt thre3 agree Be assured I am drinking the Tiger That from now bill the end of existence Which the doctor so highly commends. We'll swear by the Tiger Blend Tea: Sh Barman Bros., our Grocers are Agents God blesa 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, Agents for New Zealan u!rnlwwWl\i\- if llliiW ii" 1 Iff fllflff TVF^T m^TT^PTED STOPIC iwM^'^^MWEMiM ' OUCADCCT bmilCC niDWIOL'CD W^^^^^^^^lH^M ' vnbArtol HUUok rUKNIohtn ffljS^-' .^^ ~^mUF /COMPLETE FURNISHINGS FOR Mr Q n tkt /» Q **J BEDROOM dSXO JLOfS, COLOMBO STREET & CATHEDRAL A. MABBHJL& Manager,



Husiness Notice . THE DAVIS SEWING MACHINE. iMlllnnll , l ,' tor J^lJ^HttZTiZ K5£W MINSON L CO. America has received a very srreat impetas by the remarkable success they attained >\t the Chicago Exhibition. Several very im. Ffe^fW ™P rovementfl , we " r fchere "hoy" *« 220, OOLCMBO Bs. , OHRISTOHUROH. the first time, and r3oeived from the judges thd recognition they well merited— Special Awabds. The first consignments of these lfctea?- improved machines reached this •. colony by the lonic a month since, and the Agent* Messrs MXN3ON & GO., Bay „„„ _ m^~ they are mudh approved. At the Antwerp PER Q ft n-p. WEEK. Exhibition, 1894, the Davis Maohinb was **& \J XJ awarded the Gold Medal. I LONGBEAOH OOAOH. LOW; VITALITY I — '- &'" dr ohurchill'S O N and £**? WEDNESDAY, Jana. Syrup of Hypophosphita of Lime is prescribed by V^ ary 2, the Longbeach Coach will th ttan c n^J!?« ife."?* °i Conro ?P- Btart from Aahbnrton at 4 p,m. lion, Cfcronto^^d general Rf R# BRQ %NE, — — Ooachman* cmuiteed defioie£t m the aboTiT S>mpWntfc^vS uLnnU/itiUu Fbosphonu and. Lim* It canno be too htehlv mr\Twra rvn T nnv ->»»» > *-. wtooamendedfordelio.uohildreDr -™ " " r IODINE OF IRON Pll/S , Dr Canrchul'i Oomp&und Syrap of A PPROVBD by the Aoftdedijr Qf Medicine __ xl of Paris, are eßpeoially Wejrpmmended | HYrOPHOSPHITES by the Medioal Celebrities oHha World for is zeal brain food, and m oases where muscula and Borofnla (Tumors, Kings Evil, eto), the early nervous exhaustion hai aoquited a world-wide npnte- Btsges of Consumption, ConstUatipnal Weak- Won. Baoh bottlebean Dr ChurohlH'i Bignatore. neas, Poprneßß of Blood and ipr itimalating »«~1^~«. v and regulating its periodic oonrse. None Prepared only by genuine uolesa signed Blapoard, 40, Bae SWAN PHFMT^JT i Bonaparte; Paris O W AIN , ju n Jl Ml al . Bold by Druggißta and Chemists through. PARM j out the Colonies New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABLIShTd' L «. 1859 CAPITAL^ONIT MILLION. THBPEUMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, * NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND idARINB RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, <fco., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES E. W. HANM^iK AGENT BRIDGE WORKS. ASHBURTON. (0)-_ THOMAS E. KILM/ORTH, ENGINEER OTEAIVI ENGINES, PUMPS, HOT AND O.OLDW'ATER APPAPATUS FOR ALL PURPOSES. —AGENT FOR— McLaren' (Leeds) Traction Engines Orosßley'B Oil and Gas Engines Nelson's Portable Blast Furnace*. mil *a i\\llM^lßlftfl G. L. BEATH & 00. TANOBED STREET, A RIS Offering the Balance of their Season's Stock of W ashing Fabrics AT GREATLY REDUCED RATES TO EFFECT AN ENTIRE CLEARANCE NEW PIQUBTTES NEW PRINTS NEW CREPONS NEW CAMBRICS NEW DRILLS NEW DELAINES . NEW GINGHAMS NEW MUSLINS NEW GALATEAS NEW CORDETTES Etc., Etc. Etc., Etc. a. L BEATH & ...CO., FRAPERS CLOTHIERS AND OUTFITTERS, TANCRED STREET.



Ttiß NEW DAVIS VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE. STBATHMORE PRIVATE HOSPITAL tor DISEASES OF WOMEN T S NOW OPEN FOR PATIENTS. For fall particulars, apply to THE MATRON, Steathmobb Hospital, 170 Christchurch, r OR COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, I Influensa, Consumption, &c &o KAY'S COMPOUND ESSBNOH OF LINSEBD, Anißeed, | Seneg», Bqnlll, Tola, &o KAY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Coughi, Colds, and Chest Complaints KAY'S COMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, is equally serviceable for horses and cattle KaY'B TIC PILLS, a specific In Nenralgta- Faceaehe, <fee. Contain Quinine, Iron, &o INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS, d geetlve, oorreo- . tlvOj_and agreeably aperient Cement for Broken Articles. Sold \j everywhere. Manufactory, Stookport, England QRiZA PERFUMERY 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, t c grand's special products JLj — Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the formula of Dr ORe veil 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 Savon-oriza (Oriza Soap)— extra m boxes, 6 cakes, IS exquisite perfumes Oriza-Savon-Incolore, superior quality, rose tea wh^te heliotrope and white violet Oriza-Tonica, Extract of Plants, to cleanse the hair New Mown Hay, Moss-Rose, Violet, etc Orlza-Powder — Flowers of Carolina rice For soften- ing and refreshing the skin jn elegantboxes, with powder puff . Oriza-Veloute— Flowers of rice powder, adhering to the sk<n, 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-Orita— New toilet water refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay— A toilet water with a purfume of w mown hay .. Oriza-Aciduline— Toilet vinegar, aromatic infectant, specially adapted for Tadiea' toilet Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs of Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water. Ean-de-Cologine-Oriza— The Qigh-Life Toilet water Oriza- Water— Concentrated and distilled Extract of snperior Eau-de-Cologne Gouttes-Oriza-Pentifrice— An elixir for preserving the teeth and gums m good healtti and preventing decay Oriza-Dentatre, m paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting tha enamel Ess-Oriza-et-Oriza-Lys— Perfumes for Bcenting line and the handkerchief without staining. Oriza-oil— Variously perfumed; for rendering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling oft Oriza-Lacte <oiiza Milk>— An emulsive lotion, refreshing .tonic to the skin, removing red spots end preventing wrinkles on the race CremeOriza (of Ninon de Lenclos)— For producing a berutiful white complexion with the clearness and velvi ,y softness of youth Oivsaline-Colorante (the best hair dye) -For In- stantaneously dyeing the air to any shad' with no danger to health, m boxes, each with brash, comb, prospectus, and bottle ; or m boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Orlza-Incolore Violette of tU C«ax The most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay jf violets Ess-Orica Suave white heliotrope Bouquet of the flows Sole Agents for the Colonies, Messrs Silber and Fleming, Ld. London 15s and B<i worth, for ss. , POST free, any colony, Norton's A 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 ye*ar, a tablet of 'ferret Brand,' and a block of t Volcano Brand ' Soaps, which lathers m salt, brackißh, 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 COAL | MOUNT SOMERS j COAL OOaL ' HOUSEHOLD | COAL COAL IHIS well-known and favorite House hold Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton trnck : — t Westerfield Railway Station, 15s per : ton, freight paid- Ashburton Railway Station, 16a per ton, freight paid ; Metb yen, 19s 6d, freight paid . All orders must be accompanied cheque or P,O. x <rder. GEORGE PARE, Mount Somera. CHRISTMAS, 1895. Q. Jesson, PRACTIOAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS JUST REOEIVED>n lEnlirely New Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY Of Every Description, . Suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, at Lowest Possible Prices, CONSISTENT WITH FAIR TRADING Inspection invited g. jeTsson, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON MemOUv Training— The Quick Thought System of Memory Improvement enables its students to enjoy a wonderful power of memory which is impossible without its aid. Study of^all kinds is rendered easy and pleasant. A grand find accurate method for quickly learning Recitations. Forgetf ulness and mind wnndering is altogether dono away with. Speaking , without noteß is made simple and many other advantages enjoyed. Scud a post card TO-DAY for illustrated circular and. testimonials, Address— Henry W. Mitchell, care of office of tbis paper, whore further pfttioului cm to obUined,



iS&Bt NSW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY OO.'b R'jYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video. Rio, Teneriffe, and Piy month. Pors of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Tongariro 4163 Wellington Feb. 20 Rimutaka 4615 Wellington Maroh 19 Ruapehu 4202 — April 26 Kaikoura 4507 • '•— May 14 Kuahine 6127 — Jane 11 ' And thenceforward every fourth Thursday. Splendid accommodation for all olasses oi passengers. : ■■ " Warrants issued for passengers from ;. Great Britain on payment of passage money or approved guarantee for same. ' For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Limited Agents, Ashburton. TTj^ion steamship company U OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. STEAMERS SAILFROM LYTTELTOH . ASUNDER: For Westpprfc and Grey month — Weekly, Wellington —Monday, Tuesday, Thurs- day and Saturday. NOTE. — For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Christohuroh papers. Dunedin— Monday, Friday, and Alter- nate Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington — Tuesday and Saturday* • New Plymouth &Onehunga — Thursday,. Auckland, via East coast— Alternately Fridays. Melbourne, via Hobart— January 31 February 8, 12, 22, and 28. Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate < Thursdays. Sydney, via Cook's Straits— January 29, February 7, 14, 20 and 26. The above are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Christchuroh daily papers for datos and hour of sailing. For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton; TIT7IT MONT BEL hoijsb WYNYAKD BQUABB; SYDNEY, ' , Ifija refined social HOME, contains forty large airy bed tiSms, most fashionable, and central position, one Minute "frolri General Poet Office Board optional, or board only, by day orVeek: drawing and smoke rooms, hot and cold baths, excellent cnisrae. ; All the convenience* of a hotel. Terms— Very modtrate. Hot Luncheon. Save tram and Tjus fares, and time. Pennanents Special Terms. Write for particulars. TOWLEB' Pennyroyal and Steel Pills for females ■•* quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing* syxriptons so prevalent with the 'sex. Poxes Is ljd to 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors; Prepared only by the Lincoln and Midland Counties Drag Go, Lincoln, England Whole- rale of al the Wholesale Houses. Bewaro of lmita- fona. CHASgAINGPS WINE |_| IGHLY recommended by the most XX eminent pbyßioians and Medical authorities. Has for 30 years proved most efficient m all, cases of Indigestion.Djspepßia Btcmaqhio Diseases, Oonsnmption, Lose Appetite, eto ~ • A mosf agreeable dinner vine ' Apply to— J Lde Lambebt, 49 Elizabeth street, Melbourne 7/ EATING'S POWDER T> EATING'S POWDER, I>r Rating's powder, TS EATDJG'S POWDER, |Z EATING'S POWDFR, j> EATING'S POWDER, This powder, so celebrated, is utterly un- rivalled m destroying Bugs, Fleas, Moths, 'Bee&es,; and all "insects ' (while ; perfectly harmless to animal life) All woollens and 83u{aahonld t be well sprinkled with the pow- dorrbefoje placing away. -It is invaluable , ; tpftake to the seaside. To avoid disappoint- ' 'inent' Insist upori having Keating'a Powder. !fto'6ther powder is effectual ! /BUGS, I FLEAS, killslmoths, BEETLES, . \MOSQUITOES. Unrivalled m destroying Fleas, Bugs, Cookboohes, Beetles, Moths m Fubs and every other' species of insect. Sportsmen will fitid tnWui valuable for destroying fleas m the do^ras'arsb ladies for their i# pet dogs The Publia • are --"Gautioned that every package qi the genuine powder bears ' the autograph^ of IhoMas Keating Without tnu-any. article offered is a traud. Sold m V^S&TING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WOR^l. TABLETS .A,EUBBLY VEGEXAb£b SWEETUraiAT, both m appearance and tante, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for Intestinal or Thbbab 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 PAB MOIDITJ MAKUIAOTUBID BY ttounelle Jonn«, BALON— FRANCE. dole Agents for Australia CEO. BURK FRANCART & CO. IOHIBUI PJLACB MELBOURNE. A MOST powerful Inseotlolde, an guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Md- dew, Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para- sitical Inseota of Plants, Vegetable Gardins, Is now In use n most of the Vineyards m { Victoria and gives great satisfaction. The Par Oidium has been tried m the grea Western District on Peaoh Trees with great ■uooess. ORPHAN OIL, The great discovery for Phylloxera, Codlin Moth, and disease m Sugar Cane. For Pamphlets and %\ Information apply GEO. BURK FRANOART & 00., 8 SOWMM PLAOI,