The Ashburton Guardian.

Ashbukto* : Monday, October 24, 1898

Vol xx. no, 4632

price : One Peniiy

A SOLITARY.

It was snowing hard, as it had been for twenty-four hours. The evergreen trees hung low with the snow. Nicholas Ghmn's little house was almost hidden beneath it. The snow shelved out over the eaves and clung m damp masses to the walls. Nicholas sat on his doorstep, and the snow fell upon him. His old cap had become a tall white crown. There was a ridge of snow upon his bent shoulders. He sat perfectly still. His eyes were fixed upon the weighted ever greens across the road, but he did not seem to see them. He looked as calmly passive beneath the storm as a Buddhist monk. There were no birds stirring and there was no wind. All the sound came from the muffled rustle of the snow on the trees, and that was so slight as to seem scarcely more than a thought of sound. The road stretched to the north and south through the forest of pine and cedar and hemlock. Nicholas Gunn's was the only house m sight. Stephen Forster came up the road from the southward. He bent his head arid struggled along; the snow was above his knees, and at every step he lifted his feet painfully, as from a quicksand. He advanced quite noiselessly until he be gan to cough. The cough was deep and rattling, and he had to stand still m the snow while it was upon him. Nicholas j Gunn never looked up. Stephen bent himself almost double, the cough became a strangle, but Nicholas kept his calm eyes fixed upon the evergreens. At last Stephen righted himself and kept on. He was very small; his clothes were covered with snow, and patches of it clung to his face. He looked like some little winter starved, white furred animal creeping painfully to cover. When he came opposite the house he half halted, but Nicholas never stirred < nor looked his way, and he kept on. It | was all that he could do to move; the cough had exhausted him; he carried a heavy basket too. He had proceeded only a few paces be yond the house when his knees bent under him and he fairly sank down into the snow. He groaned a little, but Nicho las did not turn his head. After a little Stephen raised himself, lifted his basket and went staggering back. "Mr. Gunn," said he. Nicholas turned his eyes slowly and looked at him, but he did not speak.

Nicholas turned his eyes sloioly and looked at him. "Can't I go into your house an set ( down an rest a few minutes? I'm 'most beat out." "No, you can't," replied Nicholas Gtran. "I dtmno as I can git home." Nicholas made no rejoinder. He turned his eyes away. Stephen stood looking piteously at him. His sharply cut, deli cate face gleamed white through, the white fall of the snow. ' "If you'd jest let me set there a few minutes," he said," Nicholas sat immovable. Stephen tried to walk on, but suddenly another coughing fit seized him. He stumbled across the road and propped himself against a pine tree, setting the basket down m the snow. He twisted himself about the snowy tree trunk and the coughs came m a rattling volley. Nicholas Gunn looked across at him and waited until Stdshen got his breath. Then he Bpoke. "Look a herel" he saicL "What say?" "If you want to set m the house a few minutes you can. There ain't no fire there." "Thank ye." It was some time before Stephen For ster gathered strength enough to return across the road to the house. He leaned against the tree panting, the tears run ning down his cheeks. Nicholas did not offer to help him. When at last Stephen got across the road he rose to let him pass through the door; then he sat down again on the doorstep. Stephen Forster se% his basket on the floor and staggered across the room to a chair. He leaned his head back against the wall and panted. The room was bit terly cold; the snow drifted m through the open door where Nicholas sat. There was no furniture except a cooking stove, a cot bed, one ohair and a table; but there were ornaments. Upon the wall hung various little worsted and card board decorations. There was a lamp mat on the table, and m one corner was a rude bracket holding a bouquet of wax flowers under a tal} glass shade. There was also a shelf full of books be side the window. Stephen Forster did not notice any thing. He- sat with his eyes closed. Once or twice he tried feebly to brash the snow off his clothes; that was all. Nicholas never turned his head. He looked like a stone image there m the doorway. In about twenty minutes Stephen arose, took his basket up and Went timidly toward the door. "I'm much obleeged to ye, Mr. Gunn,* 4e said. "I guess I can git along now." Nicholas got up, and the snow fell





impoUnt Hottce. OWING to < xteniive alterations and re* pairs to the premises, and to make room for the workmen, I have decided £to hold a CLEARING SALE OF CLOTHING, DKAPEEY, & BOOTS. The New Season's Goods are now m, and this is a first-class opportunity of securing a serviceable Suit or Dresb for one cone ing holi- days. I have also inttruoted Mb F. E. BAILEY, who is now m charge cf the Crockery Ironmongery, acd Grocery Department*, to MAKE CONSIDERABLE CONCESSIONS to all who may favor me with a visit. THE GOODS ARE ALL OF JTHE BEST- QUALITY, AND PEICBS AT ROCK BOTTOM A. LAWKIK, BAUNDEK8 1 BUILDJNGB. 10 16 vioiokx. yictoky. VICTORY. rpaE Sib Hebbbrt Kitchener of the Bicycle We rid is here. The Sterling Has Opened its Campaign m DEFEATING its Foes m the ROAD KA C B ~ ON TBUJRSDAY, SEPT. 22, and also m the HILL CLIMBING COMPETITION m Christchurch, When Holmes and Claekson secured FIRST and SECOND place. In fact to use a Cockney Expression ALL OTHER makes HAIN'T GOT A 'OPE when the STERLING IS ABOUT. Morrow, Basseti & Co. WILLS STRKET, AS B BURTON, M. PKIEST, Manager. A Card. MISS WILLIAMS BEGS to notify the general Publio that she has etb i ted business as DRFBS AND MANTLE MAKER, Io the Post OBice Buildings, Cameron Street (opposite Baring Square) DENTAL NOTICE, MrG.F. DODDS WISHFS to notify tojhis Patients fcbab he has left bis fnmer rooms m Burnett) Street, an<? may now be consulted •.this residence, corcer o! Tancred and Cut streets, next door to Db. Leahy. FOR SALE. TTTE Have on hand several NEW AND SECOND-HAND GIGS, & OTHEE VEHICLES, Which we can dispose of at reaionablt prioes. f & hT'steel, Viotoriao Steam Carriage and Iron Worki West Btreeb, Ashburtos. RAMBLER BICYCLES, I HAVE JUST RECEIVED a Consign- ment of the Neatest, Strongest, and most Comfortable Machine* m the market. THE KAMBLEB RACING MACHINES & ROADSTERS, AND A SPECIAL LINE OF LADIES' MACHINES, ; AH fitted with Dunlop Valvee, etc. Cyclists and others are invited to o%\\ and inepeob these maohinss. Terms and Prices Easy for RAMBLERS 10 60 D. THOMAS, West Street,



W A NIK l>, WANTED Known- Mrs G Hamiuoh begß to infoim the Ful.lic of Ash burton that ehe is prepared io pay th( higheßt oash price for all kinds of New anrt Second Hand Clothing, Furniture, etc. Letterß attended to immediately. Addreit —Burnett Street), opposite Mail Office. 9 246 GO to Mrs /lcobn for Stylish Millineiy, Dreßß Goods, Caj es, etc.; Dress- making, Ladies' and ChiJdren'B Uuder- tlothing and Pinafores (own make) a specialty ; Large lot of Laces and • Km- broideries m stock. 10 31 TT7 ANTED KNOWN— That I have re- -5» ceived my Summer Stock of Bootß and Shoes, which I will diepoee of at the lowest rates possible, for^Cash. Now is an opportunity for those who are m Bearoh of reliable goods. As usual, Repairs done at once ; at J. MoiSON, The flail Boot Depot, ABhburton. rriEN-DERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairs o Mellor's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. VIT ANTED Known— That our new Dreo 8 J o °dß are now on view. Ladies m need of a thoroughly smart and up-to-date costume should give us an early call. A oharming variety of Blouee Material and Washing Dress Fabrics now showing.— Mitchell & Turner. WANTED— A dosen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— Mellor'b Zealandia Boot Btore. lIOUND— In Tanered Streeb, the cheapest and most reliable Boot Shop.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known— That, when the wind ia over and when the duat ie gone and A&hburton Housewives commence t heir Spring Cleaning, Mitchell & Turneh are the people for all descriptions of House- holo. Furnishings, and J heir new goods are now opened. ITIENDERS wanted for the Bale of 5000 ztalan P dtßo oot0 otS o toie.- APPIy * "^^ WANTED Known— Good value for littl money at Meixob's, Zealandia Boot 'Ore. FOR Sale, Cheap— Six Dozet Airs of Children's ankle straps.— Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Stoic. NOTICE— We defy competition ; you eet wocderful value at Mellor's, ianored I otreet. fIOR Sale, Cheap-5000 pairs of Ladies and Men's Boots and Vhoes.— Aimlv to Mbllor, Tancred Street FOR Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men's ßluoherß only 4s lid- — Meixor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTKD KNOWN.- Ladies' Fur Top Lined Kid Gloves 2s lid, 3s 6d, 4a 6d per pair. Worth double.— W H Collieb, " The Corner." WANTKD— Wite Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boor — MhllOß's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR SALfi, Cheap— strong Trap; may be used as a brake. J?pply Mail Officr, 7 126 FOR SALE— lndian Gane and Hou.lars, Exhi'nition birds »ud for cross breed- ing purposes. Rest table fowls known.— Pkliiam Yards r JTO~POULTkY BRKEDKRB -.Beginner* JL could not rniike a better start thau by purchasing a trio of Partridge Cochire the best strain m the oolony, from Pelham Yards, Any day, exotpt Suuday, from 12 to o. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Blucher).— Mkxaob' Zoalandia Boot Store. riIHBRE ie little use m crossing pure bred _L fowlß with mongrels. The result is seldom satisfactory. Both birds must be pure. TYPE WRITING-Forsale, a'baTg^in, Yoßti type writer, practically new. Apply Mail Office. TJIOR SALE, Cheap— A fine trio of Silver JL 1 Spangled Polish at Pelham Yards, Aahburton. ITTINGS OF EGGS, 6rat crosses of all the favorite breeds, ai th« PELHAM Yarls, Peter Street. WANTED KNOWN.— Ladies' c7clin~g Knickers, Combinations, All Wool Vests, in^reat variety. Special priceß.— W. H. Collier, " The Corner." WANTED Known— Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Store. PICTDRE-FRAMING.-W. AdamT, JL Arcade, Praotioal Framer, doea the work himself; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings m stock. Trial solicited. Country customers' work oompleted day of order. 3 148 SMITH MACKWELL thanks the people of Ashburton and District for their liberal support during the past 3 yearß, and having lately started m the Fruit Business, asks for a continuance of their patronage. The cheapest shop m town for fruit. All prices mat kod m plain figures. Apples from 3d a pound.— Smith Maokwell, Fruiterer & Umbrella Maker, Ntxt Mr Patching's, Kaac Street, Ashburton. 9 & POULTRY Fanciers and those desirous of commencing the breeding of Pure- bred Fowls will find it to their advantage to visit the Pelham Yards, any day between 12 and 3, except on Sundays^ GREYHOUNDS For Bale — The well- known Greyhounds Saxon and Zenobia. A good chanoa for a young sportsman. Apply Office of this paper. /^HANCE for poultry breeders. — A few KJ Partridge Cochin Cockerels and Houdan Cockerels, best for crossing.— Pelham Poultry Yards. MRS ALCORN has m stock Stamped Mount Melliok, Lace, Cross-stitch and Mayence Work, White Jean, Linen Java and Congress Canvas, Transfers, Foundation Monogrnm3, Woven Initials, Lace Pins, Stretchers, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Butteifly Wools, Perline Arasene, Filosalls, Crewel Embroidery and Knitting, Silks m Tartans and Colours, Maorame Bagß and String, Weldon's Needle, work Books, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Crochet Cotton and Materials for Fancy Work generally. 10 32 WANTED Known— That we have opened a case of Ladies' Fabric Gloves of really exquisite styles, including a large range of Waßhing and Cycling Gloves. Special lines m Ladies' Embroidered Hose Sunshades and Umbrellas, per Rangitira. — Mitohhii & Turner EGGS.— Purebred Poultry sittings of eggs. Purebred golden Wyandottea, (imported), Orpingtons, (imported) first oross Orpingtons and Indian game, first oross Coohin and Andalusian.— Pelhau Poultry |Y4sDg, 5



(Continued.) EGGS Purebred Poultry for sale, namely Partridge Cochins, Golden laoed Wyandottes, Iloudans, and Indian Game at Pelham Yabds. $wAf Aw Vmm



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTONi Loana Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fate, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari .tor Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's. Horse Fairs held Monthly. AGENT F0 R- Matson and 00, Ohristchuroh Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohrisioharcb White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Inauranoe Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tooli Belfast Manures • | RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES, "I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia. to .F aot as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that Distriot, and m conjunotion with them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALB A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Aihburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIOB OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON J. WILSON, HOUSk TECORATOB, SIGNWRITER, GLAZIEB, Etc, Corner of Arcade and JBurnett Street, A.slil>urton.j (x) WE Have just received direcb from tie Kngli&h Manufacturers J|a Magnifioenb and Artistic Stock of the very latest WAIL PAPERS. A Feature of the"&bove importation : s the new Btyle of Paper for Decorating Halls, Passages, and Staircases, being a cha >f c f om the Marble Papers which hitherto have been bo fashionablo. We invite clien's anl the public generally to call early and select their Papers from the full stock, and if io> wanted for immediate use, can be laid aside until required. SPRING "CLEANING. During this Season Customers can rely upon having work done without vdelay. We keep competent Tradeemeu, vhoaie deapaiched to towu or country at shortest notice to exeoute Paperhanging, Maiblicg, and House-painting m all its branohes. fgT Only Genuine White L'wd and Oils {used m our work, J. WILSON. Telephone .\ P.O. Box 16. GIVING UPBUSINESS SEEDSMAN'S FITTINGS COMPLETE, FOR SALE. EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE. PREMISES TO LET. J. SEALY AND CO. mj*^^ £ASV ro DRINK . IP&i 10 o\&\.S\ . ,^^-^. EASILY THE ftESV ** _J WALL PAPERS. " WALL PAPERS. Artistic Ceiling's,' Dadoes, Friezes, New Patterns, New Designs, WE have just landed a shipment of the mosb Artistic Wall Paperß ever introduced into this market. Our Clients are asked to make early ohoioe. Paintina and Panerbaneing is carried on by us on scientific lines. Nothing bub genuine material being used, and FIRST-CLASS WORKMEN employed. ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR ALL KINDS OF HOUSE DECORATION. Fiera?l7RE2 FiCA-MINGJ- FOR THE MILLION. 35 NEW DEST N8 MTM.XS M. UI»I!i * JLW jugT O p ENED Tjp. W. H. COLLINS & CO., ONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL * TIMBER MERCHANTS ABenbslFor— Royal Insurance Company Ltd, * B * Shag Point Coal Company, „ Wentport> Ooul Company, j



fc*heep Shears. 81ieep Shears. W. CONGREVP], THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, HAS JUST OPENED his season's supply of SHEEP SHEARS of al makes, including the following well known brands : — J3 BA. TJhe Cheapest TU S BBA Ironmonger TUS BBA m Ashbuiton. r J? TJ » Also m Stock— TURKEY & WASHITA OIL STONES. Don t buy a Stone till you have inspected the " Champion " Black Turkey. I have also m stock — Linseed and other Oils, Lamp Black, Red and Blue Raddle, and all Shearing Requisites, at bottom prices. r Lawn Mowers. Lawn Mowers. Inspect my Btock of LAWN. MOWERS before buying elsewhere. It will save your time and money. ' I hold immense stocks of TOOLS of every description — All of the very best makes, and warranted. ', RANGEB, REGISTERS, MANTELS, COPPERS, Exo. One Tbial will convince you that you can save Money by purchasing from W. CONGREYE, THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. 129 Colombo Street, Chrißtchuroh. SPRING - 1898- ASHBURTON FURNISHING WAREHOUSE. E3TABMSHKD 1883. DIEECT FURNISHING IMPOKTEfiS. WE are now Bhowing a Choice Assortment of Linoleums, Brussels, Tapestry, and Kidder Carpets, also Square?, Rugs, Mats, Etc., m Latest Designs. Japanese and China Matting, Rugs, Mats, Etc. Brackets, Whatnots, Poles, Etc. Also largesb Btock m town of Brass and Iron Bedsteads, m new and pretty designs. All sizes, "all prices." Overmantels, Toilet Glasses, Bedroom Sets, over one hundred sets to choose from. Chairs m endless Variety and Prices. As most of the above linea are direct from the Manufacturers we are enabled to Bell afcclowest possible prices. SPRING CLEANING- WE have also a large Btock of Cretonnes, Tapestries, Velvets, etc., for Furniture Coverings and Hangings Having obtained the services of a First-Clas3 Upholsterer' (late of A. J. White's) those desirous of having their Furniture Renovated would do well to place their orders early. All work done on the Premises by Competent Workmen, . <-*. CALL AND INSPECT. NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO. CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE-FRAMERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCKED STREET, Opposite Arcade, and Next building Society's Office. Agents for Clegg's Perambulators & Go-carts, Burson's Wicker Chain?, Scott and Wilson's Venetian Blinds, Shades, etc, Faulkner's Wire Mattresses, Mats, etc, SPEING 1898 SUMMER "TTTE Beg to advise our Customers and the Public generally that each Department m cur Establishment is now Thoroughly Stocked with Novel- ties for the Season. In our Household Furnishing Department Will be found a Choice Variety of new Patterns m Oilcloths and Linoleums, together frith full ranges of Lace Curtains, Quilts, Art Muslins, and all sizes m Carpeb Squares, Rugs and Mats. THE DRESS AND BLOU>SE MATERIALS Are especially worthy of a visit, aB we consider the goods m these Departments exceptionally well selected. r AS USUAL OUR Millinery & Mantle Showroom Is replete with Stylish and Fashionable examples of Art, which Ladies are cordially invited to inspect* AT OUR CLOTHING AND MERCERY COUNTERS The ohief attraotion is the unique Selection of Gentlemen's Ties and Shirts, and the Large Stook of Suiting Tweeds. (o) We are m Business. We want to be busy, and to keep busy, therefore it is to our interest to serve you as well as possible. If you give us your patronage we will deserve it: (Che best service only can do thiß.- We try to make a better service impossible, ggT We find that the demands made on our Dressmaking Department make ib compulsory for us to deoline to make up Costumes other than thoso purchased ab our Establishment. MITCHELL & TURNER. New Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABLISHED* _ _ 18 59] CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. THBPREMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND UfARINB RISKS. I ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING" WAOHINBS, Ao., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT BATES AGENT,



- hoping. J#a(fJs3? NEW ZEALAND "3isfi||§y||JsiHiPPiNG oo.'f LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, ' FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Tenerlffe & Plymouth. Beat Accommodation for all classes of Passengers at Lowest Rates. ] Port of Steamers. Teas. Departure. Date. Kaikoura 4507 Wellington Nov. Ruapehu 4202 — Nov. 24 Ruahine 6127 — Dec 22 Rimutaka 4516 — Jan. 19 CARGO STEAMERS. "' JTekoa I 4050 | ~' I>ec^ Waimate | 6688 | — Deo. For farther partloalara apply to JFRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, Agents, Aehburbon, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. J&V.&. TJOYAL MAIL STEA- tfjgls&K. ■»* MERS, with superior j&MBbSs accommodation for all olasees &B^^nm o f passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Ply- mouthy Tons Commander From i Date. Gothic _ 7739 Kidley ... Lyttl'n Oot, 13 Maori .- 5200 Moffatt ... — — Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell „- — — Delphic ... 8355 Sowden .~ — — CARGO STEAMERS. Pftkeha ... 1*331 IProaeer ....LyttroniiAug 25 IL'okomaru 6238 viaxwell Lyttl'onlSeptl9 Mamari .j3sß3JLevaok J — • E. W. HANMER, Agent. U" ISHJiN «TWA.MSiHf OUMPAXs"]f OF NEW ZEALAND, Limitbd STEAMERS? SAIT FRCMLITTELTON AS UNDER: For Wesfeport and Greymonth — Weekly. Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Chris tchurch papers Dnnedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington — Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auokland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Chrlstchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Abhburton ■ | ™~ ' '■ ' =g MUSICAL. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND (THEORY OF MUSIC. Tl/r R S TjOWMAN "pi O X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicianß, Bavelook Street, Ash burton. RAKAIA— TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College exam- inations. • Llewellyn Owen, JMLC.ig'Xtt.., Xj.*7 IX3.JMU PIANOFORTE, BINGINO, HAEMONY,AND MANDOLfNE. MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Aehbarton and surrounding Districfra every four months— viz., Mar oh, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLE WELL'S N OWEN ab hia Musio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aehburton* A OABD HES A fl r\ LA RIDGE i\_. \J. V/LARIDGE TEACHER GF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. ETHEL GATES, TEACHER of Shorthand and Music, Piano, Organ, & Violin. BAKAIA & GHERTSEY, MONDAY & WEDNESDAY. 10 12 MISS RICHARDSON, TEACHER OF THE PIANO, IS Prepared to receive PUPILS from any date. Particulars may be obtained from Mr H M Jones, Ashburton ; or MiBB Richardson, ■Ghailes Street, Allenton. 10 76 Established 1880. Telephone No 69 BAKER Blt^S., FURNISHING TTNDERTAKi? 11 ? DRNISHING U NDERTAKER- DIREOT Importers of Best and Latest Designs m FONERAL FURNISHINGS. FONERALS Conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable Charges. ' Corner of Wakanui Road and Case Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coaob Factory,