The Ashburton Guardian.

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Ashbubtobi : Tuesday, January 3, IBn9.

ptfiCE-r One Penny

The Quickledge Partners.

By JOHN HABBEBTOfI, [Copyright, 1895, by the Author.] It was certainly a very odd partner ship. Deacons, scholars, men of the world and rowdies may be found in many climes, bat it is not so easy to find a deacon, a scholar, a man of the world and a rowdy associated as busi ness partners. Still harder is it to find suoh a quartet living peaceably in one small house and eating their meals from the same table. Yet Deacon Pur kiss, Professor Bagg, Major Wynde and Joe Baoksey were the sole, joint and equal owners of the Quiokledge olaim and resided together in a small hut amicably—blessed be the amenities en forced by lucre!—as if they bad been lifelong acquaintances. The deacon was a man of means; the professor waa a metallurgist; the major was an excellent manager and general | business man, while Joe, who original ly discovered the "indications" at Quickledgo and disclosed them to his partners, reoeived one-fourth of the profits of ifche concern for services al ready rendered. The deacon was extremely religious, as rightly became a deacon; the profess or was a ohttroh member in good stand ing; the major was a man of high moral tone,, but Joe was neither moral, religious nor a church member. He was good natured, generous, brave, healthy, handsome and according to his own opinion extremely high toned, but bis ideas of propriety were utterly at vari ance with those possessed by his part ners. He agreed perfeotly with them on general principles, but his ideas of the application of said principles were la-, ; men table in the extreme- He despised * an indolent; man as heartily as did either the'deacon, the major or the professor, but Joe thought that poker playing for 40 hours on a stretch was industry of the most admirable sort. Joe considered theft an abominable vice, but to help himself to a horse which some other rowdy had stolen somewhere was to him a perfectly legitimate operation. He agreed with the deacon that murder was a most horrible crime, but the earnestness of his deprecation was rath er modified by his maintaining that to shoot a man for cheating at cards was not only an excusable act, but a very necessary one. Once a month the accounts of the Quick! edge claim were settled, and a di vision of the profits was made. Three of the partners deposited their gains in the Spartip National bank, but Joe's were always carried to Slipson's "Pride of Spurtip" saloon, where they disap peared under the influences of oards and bottles. During the progress of this funding operation, which usually con sumed from three days to a week, -Joe's place at the table remained unfilled, and the deacon's pious ears were untor tured by Joe's good natured misapplica tion of Scriptural language, but when his money was gone Joe would return and lead such an exemplary life that the deacon could almost believe that Joe had met with a change of heart. But after several repetitions of Joe's peculiar method of spending the month the deaoon determined that Joe was in special need of spiritual regeneration. The deacon spoke to the professor about it, and the professor agreed with him. The deacon spoke to the major, and the major thought that reformation would work wonders in Joe. Then the deaoon and the professor and the major discussed the matter together over their oorned beef and beans, and immediately there was discernible the first coolness that had ever existed between the own ers of Quiokledge olaim. Why men need display their worst passions in defense of their purest ideals is impossible to explain. Certain grave authorities have declared that it is due to the uninvited presence of the arch enemy of souls, while there have been shrewd observers who maintained that an inherited es sence called "Old Adam" is the real cause. Be that as it may, it is certain that the three partners ended the dis oussion barely in time to avoid bad feel ing, and that each one understood that if Joe was to be turned from the error of his ways it must be brought about by the understanding member himself without any assistance from the other two. On the next morning as Joe sat de vouring pancakes and molasses long after his partners had finished their breakfasts—Joe was always terribly hungry after his regular monthly spree —the deaoon laid his heavy hand on Joe's shoulder and solemnly asked: "Joseph, how do you expect to es cape?" Joe hastily closed his mouth, dropped his fork and the segments of cakes im paled thereon, reached for a hatchet and looked hastily about him. "Not from a mortal enemy, I don't mean,"said the deacon. "I think so much of you, Joseph, that I'd knock such a one down in the name of the Lord'fore I said anything'bout it. I mean from the dcvil —tbia enemy of your soul.'' "Oh!" said Joe, looking relieved and resuming operations with knife and fork. "'The wicked shall be turned into hell,' says the good book, Joseph,'' con tinued the deacon. "Reokon I'd see most of my old 'quaintances ef I went thar," remarked Joe quite cheerfully as he poured mo lasses on a fresh plate of cakes. " 'Their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched,' " said the deacon. "Does that refer to the worm they use in distillin whisky, pardner?" in quired Joe, pushing back his empty plate. The deacon groaned. " 'Taint no use wastin yer powder an ball, pardner," continued Joe in the best of temper, "fur I don't skeer wuth a gol durn." And Joe put ou his hat and meandered down to the claim. "Joe," said the professor, hastily washing Ma bands, "I want to speak {To be continued,) »—p— ii ii ■ i iii i ) n i , m



Those authorities, j'-urnaliatio and otherwise, who confidently predict a, '. warlike outcctno tit i PROPIIECUES existing international : FOM 1890. trr übles may be pleased to learn that "the* 1 stars in their courses " agree that 1899 will be a yetir of war and revolution, .an astrologer calling himself " Elion," writing from Huddersfield to the Pall Mail Gazette in the beginning o£ November last, gave utterance to a series of prophecies which will be variously viewed as insane ravings or as inspired Insight, according to the mental attitude of the reader. Thirty three years' Btudy of astrology has led " Elion " to the conclusion that "as on the 31st October, the planet Mare, the symbol of war, entered the sign Leo, the Ruler of France and Italy, and the star will remain in the ruling sign of France to the middle of June, 1899, this means war and revolution in France and Italy in tne coming twelve months," All this, and a great deal more, he professes to be able to see "by the signs of the sun, moon and stars," but his geography is so shaky that; he speakg .of England having "to meet Russia in India, China and Ada ! " Doubtless his study of celestial "affairs has made him in different to the fact that India and China are parts of Asia. Great Britain, if she only gets rid of Lord Salisbury, will have no reason to fear " half a dozen French nations " ; in fact the astrologer deolares that " August, ISS9, if not sooner/ will witness the downfall of the French Republic, and the setting up of the Dub d'Orleans as King. " Any day this next year," too, the Pope is 'to die ; and ." after our noble Queen is no more" (date not stated), th-ere is to be a wholesale going over to the Church of Rome on the part of the British, German and Danish clergy and people. This is to happen "in the mxt few years"; but there arevAgue tbreatenings of doom to "all religions of l;he latter days," which doom is somehow connected with the Bourbon regime in France. "Elion" professes to be a student of Scripture prophecies as well as of the signs in the heavens; but most people will set him down aa an ignorant humbug, arcbi* tious of setting up' as a rival to " Zadkiel." It will, nevertheless, be of interest to ob:3erve whether any of bis predictions are verified. CLARRnriiiTiils warranted to cure Gravel, Pains in the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years In boxes 4b 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Mediciue Vendors throughout the . world. 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In searching for the cause, sus picion fell on the tea they had used. A sample tafeen from a ono pound tin in use was analysed and found • to contain strong tracts of muriatic a«-ifl, the presence of which is caused by the use of spirits of sa ts iv weliliug tlie parts of tin together Ihe analyst warns consumers that tea packed in small tnss, owing to its very absorbent nature, is very liable to fcecomo impregnated witu this acid, and therefore dangerous for human consumption, and advises that the very safest package to purchase is that packed in-lead with an inside liniD!? of vegetable parchment. Thisstjle of pa-fc t is quite impervious to tlia air, ar-d tea so packed has been known to retain all its aroma aa* strength for a period of live years." BJOTB.— KOZIB TEA is packed in lead with>.D nside lining of Vegetable Parchment To the Deal and those troubled with noises in the Head or other Aural Trouble^ Dr Nicholson, of uondon, the world famed aural specialist, and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has jusb issued the 100 th edition of I his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf. 1 ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide tload, Wellington, N. 2., on receipt of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same address, was gready relieved of Ms deafuesß by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in spreading fcbe news of the great specialist in New Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence; Lumbago and Indigestion by the same author, may be had from M Bh»w ma rflneipfc of wtatnpi*. | Fob Inemksiion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Nobton's Camomile Pills. They caD confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free from: ini'ir S'u* drugH. Acting atonce as a splen did tonis and a gentle aperient. For nearlj 100 yearß they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and or Liver and Stomach complaints, bold in bottles *s lid, 2s Urn& Ui, by all V«4j



WAITED. f> QNVENIKNT GIG, «pecMly adapted v./ for & farmer, for sale, cheap, For artioulars apply Office of this paper. WANTED Known—Shipment of New Laces, FmV>roiderfe8 s Fall Net*, VViute G'.ovep, ab remarkably low prices.— VV H CoixiEiy The Corner T7TOUND—In Tanered Street, the cheapest JU and most reliable Boot Shop.— Meliob's Zealandia Boot Store. mENDERS wanted for the Bale of 5000 I JL pairs of bootß.—Apply to Mkllob' Zealandia Boot Store. TTTANTED Known—Good value for litti VV money at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. ■■■'■■ ■ ' -; ■'■■ ■'■■ V.- . ■ ■■■"•■■ j FOB Sale, Cheap—Six Dozei. /airs of j Children's ankle straps.—Mellqb's Zealandia Boob Store. WANTED Known—Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes In great variety at Mbllok's Zealandia Boot Store, RS~ROBINSON, Cash Purchaser "of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left-off Clothing, and all kinds of [goods. Ladies waited on at their houses. Note address : Mbs Robinson, Wakanui Road, Baring Square. 11 123 WANTED Known—Mbs G Hamilton begs to inform the Public of Ash* burton that she is prepared to pay the highest cash price for all kinds of New and Second Band Clothing, Furniture, etc, Letters attended to immediately. Address •—Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office, • 9 246 WANTED Known—That, when the wind is over and when the dust is" ({one and Ashburton Housewives commeboe their Spring Cleaning, Mitchell A Turner are the people for all descriptions of House' hold Furnishings, and their new goods.are now opened. fTuTANIBD Known—That our new Dress Vr Goods are now on view. Ladies ia need of a thoroughly smart and,up-to-date" ;oatume should give us an early call. A charming variety of Blouse Material and Washing Dress Fabrics now showing.— Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—That we have opened a case of Ladies' Fabric Goves of really exquisite styles, including a arge range of Washing and Cycling Gloves. Special lines in Ladies' Embroidered Hose -unxhades and Umbrellas, per Rangitira.— MITCHEL & TUENBB mENDERS wanted to wear out 100 X p*ir« o Mellob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. T7IURTHER Great Reductions in Rollitto J? Smireme Roller Flour, at Fletchesc Bros., Cash Supply Stores. ISTkD KNOWN-Flour, Flour. _ Fntlher great reductions in Rolliti's Roller Flour, ab Fletoueb Bros,, Cash Supply Store?. ANTEITkNOVVN—That I have re ctived my Summer Stock of Boots ■ml Shots, which I willjdispose of at the lowest rates possible, for Cash. Now is au opportunity for those who are in search of reliable goods. As usual, Repairs done at once ; ab J. Moisosr, The Hall Boot Depot, Ashburton. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Blucher). —Mellob' Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED,. Known—Pretty Christmas Gards in packets—l 2 for 3d, 25 for 6d and 9d, boxes Is.—W H Collier, The Corner NOTICE— We defy competition; you get wonderful value at Mellob's, Tancred ■street. Ij^X •• Tokomaru " — Barrett Bros, have I2j just received from Glasgow another shipment of nicely assorted goods in Prints, ShirtiDg, Satteen Stripes, Galateas, and numerous other lines in general drapery, etc. all marked off at lowest cash sale prices. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. LOUK ! l<ancy Chocolate Boxes in endless variety for Christmas Presents. Call md inspect.—H.'A. Flower, Confectioner and Fruiterer, Easb street. FOR Sale, Cheap—sooo pairs of Ladies. and Men's Boots and Shoes.—Apply to Mellob, Tancred Street, WANTJfiD— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible ' School Boot. — Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. EX •• Ruapehu."—Barrett Bros, have just received from Manchester another shipment of nicely assorted goods in genera drapery etc. Marked off at lowest cash sale prices. An opportunity is afforded for the ready money Co be well spent. BARRETT BROS, announce that their Dissolution of Partnership Sala is now ou. At its commencement every item of Stock was reduced in price, giving customers far greater advantage than the ÜBual dis count did. They are atill selling at lowest cash sale prices, WANTED KNOWN.—Miss E. Barnes ] begs to thank the Ladies of Ashbur ton for past favors, and wishes to say she is now shewing the Latest Styles in Trimmed and Uritrimmed Millinery for the coming aea&on, aIBO a good selection in Children's Leghorns, Sun Hats, Etc. Sun Bonnets a specialty. Moderate charges, quality j guaranteed. Ladies own material made up • SELLING OFF*—Mes Alcorn's Shop will be open each, evening this week, except Thursday, for sale of Christmas i Cards, and cheap sale of Toys, etc, F. CURTIS, WATCHMAKER, J£WELLEB & OPTICIAN. (Late Watchmaker for A. Gunderson, Chrisk church.) SUCCESSOR TO R. MURRAY, BEGS to intimate that he has now opened up his new Stock of WATCHES, JEWELLERY, and CHRIST MAS NOVELTIES. Watches and docks Promptly Repaired. Jewellery made up to order and repaired at shortest notice. LARGE STOGK OF ELECTRO.PLATED GOODS.



SELLING OFF.—-Mrs Alcobn, finding that her shop room is insufficient for her increasing business, has decided to offer her toys, dolls, prams, vases, and glassware at reduced rates for Christmas and New Year, to clear right out of theie lines. Fragrant ml nfrtthing'"Nm}fenvi



WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I AM NOW MAKING Liberal Cash Advances Against Wool PLACED in my hands for SALE In ASHBURTON or ELSEWHERE. • :': *:(x)— - PTIHE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES have been fixed as follows, viz:— Ohriatchuroh Sales on DECEMBER 15, 1898, and JANUARY 13, FEBRUARY 10, 1899. TimarnSaie«-DECEMBER 2, DECEMBER 30,1898, and FEBRUARY 8,1899. I shall be represented at BOTH PLACES, and shall be glad to reoeire consignment*, which will have my Personal Supervision. Wool intended for me at Chrfatohurcti Sales should be consigned to Cantebbury Sbjsd Company's Siding, Addington, account D. Thomas. Wool intended for me At Timaru Sales, please consign to Messrs Gototess aud LbCben, Timaru, account D. Thomas. I have made satisfactory arrangements foe disposing of Clips privately, either on thr Farm or in my Store. Clients will do well to give me notice when they are ready. Woolpaoks, Branding Oils, Twine, and other Requisites Supplied. Fortnightly Sals of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, every alternate MONDAY throughout the Season. D. THOMA 8, 0 187 ASHBURTON. TEN SHILLINGS TEN SHILLINGS H EYIRYONB WHO SPENDS a 10/- CASH j§ DURING THIS MONTH WITH }gq fj "£THE GORNEE" | § DRAPERY & CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT § P WILL BE PRESENTED WITH W. H. COLLIER'S MUSICAL & PICTORIAL ALBUM 1 ficj _ FBEE. H j*"3 ■ i . ./ £3 ITIHIB Magnificent Album contains 1O« worth of Music and 16 '^ A. pages of beautiful illustration, VIEWS OF ASHBURTON, . Reproductions from Famous Oil Paintings, ABSOLUTELY FREE. Cg OQ Don't make any mistake. If you buy from "THE CORNER" you O hi get better value than you get from any other firm and you also get J25 H 1O» WORTH OF MUSIC \ "CTO 17' T? *"= tT* 16 PAGES OF LOVELY PICTURES/ " XliEiXli. h-. M Come and get one of theee splendid Albums at once, as only a X- W limited number can be obtained Nothing like this Album has ever £ been seen in Ashbarton before. X O COME AND SEE AND BE CONQUERED! 0° W. H. COLLIER, | "THE OOBNER." <J. 1). fl. HEFFOKD, Manager. TEN rifIILLINGS. TEN SHILLINGS, SPECIAL EXHIBITION CHAKMING__NOVELTIES. ANDREW ORR, TS making a GREAT SHOW of Choice Goods in MILLINERY, HATS, BONNETS, UP-TO-DATE JACKETS AND CAPES, CHOICE COSTUMES, CLOTH FOR COATS AND SKIRTS. ORDERS TAKEN FOR TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES. SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OP NEW DRESS MATERIALS. Bays', YouthB 1 and Men's SUITS of Best Colonial Made Materials. LINOLIUDMB Sn FJIiOOIfcCHLiOXMS, ; Lovely Designs, all Widths and Patterns. SPLENDID STOCK OF LADIES', CHILDREN'S, AND GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS AND SHOES. KNGLIiH AND COLONIAL. Just Opened 100 Dozen MEN'S NEW TIES AND SCARVES, at HALF PRICE. ANDREW ORR. DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Liye Stock—Tinwald and Ashburfeon 'Aiceraataly Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's. Horse Fairs held Monthly. AGENT FOB- Matson and Co, Ohrisfecbnrch Booth, McDonald and Co, Ohristohurcn White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband'a Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Danedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures BAKAIA DISTRICT fS AJL "B S IHAVB made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO,, Merchants, Bakaia. to act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that) District, and in conjunction with them it wili,be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashtmrfcon GREA.TREDUOTION IN PRIOB OF PLANET JE. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBUBTON)



BICYCLES. v , | . rm (o) ■ i WE have received direct from New York a shipment of the celebrated American Bicycles "EOMEO" & "JUILETTE," and have been appointed SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON. These Machines embody all that 1b best In up to date bicycle construction. Interchangeable Sprockets, Ball Retaining Hubs,, Flush Joints, Hollow arched crown niokled, and English Danlop Tyres. PRICE FOR BOTH L&DIEB'& GENTLEMEN'S WHEELS £90 CJA-SHC ' 0R TERMS AS MAY BE ARRANGED GUARANTEED FOB~TWELVE MONTHS NICOLfTBHOS., 12 5? EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. New Mland Insurance Company. HSTABLIS hTsD ' 1 — 18 59J CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THBJPBIMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPINY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY, FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &o. t ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRBIT RATES E. W. HANMEBi AGENT, MS Jps^^ £"jSK¥ Tf% /IRINK «Pl\*»Y 'TQ CV\WLS"\ 1 EASiVf THE SESV MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FEONT. TjiOß GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND ALONE, We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTE OUR PRICES—Man's Good Bhooters, 9s 6d; Children's Ankle Straps, Is; Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4s lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchegs, 4s lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Prices. wiinwjuiwjHUi # Q #in in ■■ iiuaiMH IF You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will stand the wear, be nuro yon go to MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED BTEEET, ASHBUFTDN'J CHRISTMAS - 1898. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS WHAT Oould be more suitable for a CHRISTMAS PRESENT than a nice Table, Ohair, Overmantel, Whatnot, Sewing Machine, Piano, Drawing Room or Dining Room Suite, or some useful article of Furniture. You can get something Pretty and, Useful, that will last for years, at a Low Price. GRAND SHOW OF NEW GOODS IN NEW PREMISES. SPECIAL PRICES DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON AT T H- UN DRILL & GO'S- We have also & Grand Assortment of Vases, large and email, all prices;, Photo' Frames, Pictures, and Ornaments of all kinds; Japanese Baskets, Brackets, Fire Screens, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Work Boxes, Writing Desks, and Trays in great variety. All new for the Christmas Trade—Call and see before buying elsewiiejfs. We are also showing a Choice Assortment of Bedsteads, Bedding, etc., Dinner Set*, Tea Sets, Bedroom Sets (a grand variety), Carpets, Linoleums, Rags and Mats, Japanese Matting, Rugs, etc. ; Chairs in endltss variety, over 450 to choose from. Largest Stock in Town—all at Reduced Prices for the Christmas Holidays. m" Don't forget to call and see Grand Display on Christmas Eve—it will be the finest sight in Town, everybody should see it. Don't forget it, at T. H. UNDRILL & CO, 7ABINETMKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE-FRAMERS, & UNDERTAKER^ TANCRED STREET, opposite Aroade, and next Bnilding Society's Office



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