The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no* 4905

Ashbcrton : Tueslay, November 14, 1899

price : One Penny

CLIMATE AND CHARACTER.

I* The London Spectator discussing (h^ i effect of climate upon national chareictei 1 apropos of tbe hot summer which his been experienced ii> England this year, says:—Northerners will not " lay theii backs to" anything when feel over heated, and the southern races are certainly, with rare exceptions mor indolent than the northern. Some cf this impression, however, is produced by the discord between heat and social arrangements adopted in order to keep out cold; the idea that the inhabitants of warm countries lack industry beings in many cases, erroueous, and the idea that they are wanting in manliness being demonstrably false. Africans are lazy, partly because industry bring them so little that they wish for, but the natives of India work as hard aB Europeans, though at widely different hours, and so would the peoples of Sou hern Europe if they felt the n< cessity. They do not feel it because their climate gives them so ranch enjoy, ment that they are con' ent with liUle else. The Oantonese, who must work to live, are distinctly more industrious in their hot climate than any ELropean c, and entire classes of the whites, the freeholders especially, in the hotter sections of the United States, work very hard. It is not industry which heat diminishes?, but the discontented wanting more than they can get which, with most of the white races, acts like the slave owner's whip. As to manli ness, climate seems to make little difference. Of the races which have at difhrent timed conq lered the world, the Macedonian, the Roman, and the I Arab cime from sunny climes; while the Soudanese are still among the bravest of mankind. i ________________

COMMERCIAL

_. *— — , United Presa Association—By Kleotric Telegri*^» : —Copyright. I I-OKDON, NOV 10 The wheat market is dull and little busi ness is doinw. Australiau parcels tfl>at are quoted at 233 9J. J he Bradford «vool market is very firm ; common sixties 29J, tuper 30|d. In thu London market there is a brisk dtmand i»t 10 per cent advance on prices current at the closing of the October series. River Plate tops, at Antworp, November delivery, are quoted at 6 Ql? francs ; .-*pnl delivery, 6 50 tranca. At Koubaix, November delivery, 6 67£ francs ; April delivery, 6 70 fratcs. The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers 1 Co-operative Association ol Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on November 13, 1899 :— Wheat- Prime milling Pearl .„ 2 41 lo 2*si   Tuscan... 2* 5d to 2a 6d „ Hunter's 2d 2|d to 2a 3d Oats —Duns ... la 6a Danish ... Is 6d Canadians Is 9d to la lOd Sparrowbilis Is 7d to Is 3d Barley—Malting, prime, 2s 9d Inferior 2a 3d Chaff—Good oataheaf 40a Grass Seed—Old pasture, la 8J to 2? New „ Is 3d to Is 6d The above are prices current p»id to farmers on tracks at Ashburton.



SKIN SALES.



j There was a good attendance of buyers at the skin sales hi Aehburton yesterday and moderate entries came forward. There wai a strong demand for halftreds, which sold up to7flper lb; but merino and ooarst crosabreds were easier. Hides did doc com' mand much attenliom The following prices were realised. Crossbreds—-Farmers', m ferior Is lid to 3s 9d ; best, 4i to 6a Id and ! 4i<i to 5§3 per lb. Halfbreda 5s to 5-i 7d ami 7|i per lb; butchers' (a line at 5^ 2<J). ' Merinos—Farmers', inferior 2a 10d to 3: 9d ; best, 4s to 63 Id and 61 to 6J! per lb ; butchers' to 6t Id Pelts, 9i to Is. Hides -(43 dead), and 8* 6d, i2i to 14^ 6d foi butchers'; calf skins, la to 13 6d. Fat, JJd per lb.



U y ITADATIO THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY. - ANOTHER GREAT TRIUMPH OVER "HYDATIDS." A grateful Patient gives unsolicited and valuable teftimony to the efficacy of this great Herbal Bemedy. Read carefully and investigate for ~- yourself. 29 PackiDgßton sf,, St. Kilda, Mr S A Palmer, Vitadatio Institute, Bourke st. Sir,—As I consider Webbers' Ureat Herbal Remedy, " Vitadatio." has been the sole means of saving my life I think the least I can do ie to hand you this testimonial, so that others suffering the same as myself may know that there is a oertain reliable cure for them m " Webber's Vitadatio," if it is only given a fair trial. The simple facts of my caja are as follows:—For the past 10 years I have been under thetreatrnentof doctors m Fitaroy and S\ Kilda, as well aB some of the best m Collins street. Some were of opinion that I was suffering from consumption, wliilsb others stated it was pleurisy. At any rate they could give me no relief, let a'one cure me. Von can easily im&gine that I had little hope of ever being cured; But, cne day I noticed an advertised cure by "Webber's Vitadatio," and the symptoms of ihe patient being somewhat similar tomyoWD.lthoughb I would give it a trial, with the result •than much taking only two large bottles, I felt after better, and continued the medicine. By the time I had taken eight bottles I w*« wonderfully recovered, but one dny took very ill, and vcmited up a lot of slimy matter, which was afterwards exnmined by the dootor, and pronounced to bo Hy^'atids. I continned to vomit these "rTydatid&" for some time, bub at last it died away This naturally left me weak, but I continued with the •• Vitadatio," and gradually my strength returned, until today I can honestly state I have never felt better m the whole of my life. I consider " Webber's Vitadatio" a miracle worker. I am well-known m Fi'zroy, acd there are many others just as much astonished at my cure as lam I shall b« pleased to speak to anyone and give them my own experience of the worth o " Webber's Vitadatio." You are at perfe liberty to make what me you like of thi testimonial. I may add I sm now able to do all my own household work ; a thing I have been usable to do for years.—Yours very ; gratefully, --*' Mr*) CARRIE HOCKING Witnesa-G X RielitmUon, 19/9/99 ] VITADATIOIS A TRULY WONDER FUL MKDIUtNE. VitadaUo sold tvniywhere, 5> 6d and 3 bA Head Office for NZ -39 Wanness Siirtot, Wellington. Ask your Chemist cr Grocer for it. Established 1880 Telephone 69 BAKE It BROS., CIURNTSHIKO T7NBERTAKRRS C DRNISHING vJ NOERTAKERS ; DIRECT Importers of Best and Latea Deeignß m FDNERAL FURKISHIKGS FUNERALS condusted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanai Road and Gael Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. - THINGS - WHTH KNOWING mHAT You can SAVE MONEY if you Buy your Boots from NICHOLAS & PICKFOIIO, MANUFACTURERS, 4J IMPORTERS 0 BOOTS AND SHOES, East Street, Ashburton.] ■i BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made to Measure Ease and^omtort^Studied. Skill and Judgment being Jexercised as Formation of the Foefc. Workmanship and Materials .Guaranteed CHARGES MODERATE. Bring Your Repairs to — NIGKQLAS & PICKFO D Late McDonald & MoDiarmid. J JUST LANDED. AOHOIOE OF THE MOST [FASHIONABLE JEWELLERY, /LSO, WAICEES AJSD CLOCKS By [all the^Leading Makers. PECTACLES TO SUIT ALL SIGHTS. GEORQEiESWN, .i WATCHMAKER, : fiaat Street, Ashbuttop,



The rise m the price of wool and the fie state of the London market will mean in creasing returns of many thousands of pounds for the farmers of Canterbury alone this year. As a natural consequence, following the advanced cost of the raw material, alt the principal manufacturers of woollen good 1 have recently issued revised price lists show ing a considerab. rise m the prices of all 1 Tweeds, Coatings, Vicugnas, &c. Messrs Craighead & Berrtman of this town, how ever, with their usual foresight, took time by the forelock, and cabled Home direct early m May for a large shipment of the most fashionable Suitings for the approaching Spring season. They also secured large parcels from the principal New Zealand mills ust before the rise, and will give their customers the full benefit of their timely contracts, Messrs Craighkad and Berry man invite an early inspection of their New Goods. Their leading line of Men'a Suitß to measure for £3 10a, made up m their well known Btyle and fit, should convince the mosb sceptical of their sterling values Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fails-Is 6d and 2s 6d tzzz-srr^--— ~-==z —— «. NEW STRAWS, Flowers, Ribbons Ruchings, G ovep, Veilings, Laces, Muslins, Prints, Embroideries, Calicoes, Flannelettes, Dress Goods, and lovely Summer Capes and Jackets now to hand. I The making of Underclothing, Pinafores, Aprons, Sun Bonnet?, and Dresses still [ eceives first attention at Mrs Alcorn's. WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large supply of Winter Boots and Shoes. They are all of the best brands and makers, and never equalled m ABhburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker m the town, thus gives him superiority and 1 facility to know best what to get. ihere ifote the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. Discount for cash as usual. Repairs done at once. Best Sole Leather used and work mauship, at The Hal), East Btieet, Ash burton,



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rTIHE Newest Designs m Stamped Monnb X Mellick, Moldavian, Countess, Ceylon, fiihbon, Brooklyn, and L%ce Work now m stock Linen Goods, Colored Linen ; Canvas, Giant, Reliably Butterfly, and Berlin Wools. Crewel, Leviathan, Embroidery and Knit ting Silks. Floss, Araßene, Perline, Zanzi bar, and Congress Cottons, and all the etca. necessary for Art Needlework to be had at Mrs A morn's. Dear Boy,— "\7"OU great baby I Are you fa ill mad about the tiff we had the other night t Don't keep a grudge over a little' thing^like that. I'haven't seen him eince,and nexb time Ido I'll]be very 000 lto him. Will that do Qjms over and see me Boon ;my>ew wheel' has arrived It's a beauty* I told you I wai going to get a STERLING,"and [I have, The more I hear and see of ie the gladder I am Not a word against it, and ah"the girl* who have ridden one say it ia too perfectly lovely. No trouble with repairs. Strong as an Jironclad and bo dainty m appearance! It is a darling. Juit call on the agents'and they will tel you all about the chain and bearings and things better than I can. But Ido hope you'll get one. I'm cure I'll like your look' best on a STERLING. Yours Joviagly,— Nellie. :nationai. MORTGAGE AND AGENCY i COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. (Limited.) Capital «21,000,000 £200,000 PAID UP. London|Officer!B, Groais'Winchester Street [ , 'NOTICE TO FARMERS Y^TE are making ADVANCES on GRAIN, etc., for Shipment on growers account, and, having a thoroughly efficien Staff ir London, can ensure client interests at thab end having the beat possible attention, while selling and ship ping charges are kept at the lowest possible scale. We are also In a position to secure freight to London at the very lowest current rate by Direct Steamer. Grain received at our Warehouses, Addlngton, and. advanced upon if required ; also Grass Seed and Clover*, our machinery for cleaning the latter betng of the latest [and bestsfAmeriean patterns. FROZEN MEAT, we handle m large quantities m both the North and South Islands of New Zealand, employing a special Salesman m London, who has been In our service for some 15 years, andgives special attention to the disposal of consign ments without the intervention of outside Brokers. WOOL CONSIGNMENTS, either for local Eale or shipment, will always have our usual care, which has) earned its own reputation from our position m the list of Wool Exporters for New Zealand, while i our local salesmen are Messrs Pyne and Co., whose care and attention to the Wool Business is fully recognised by Canterbury Producers. ADVANCES. — We are prepared to maka these on Produce placed m our hands for Sale, or pending ultimate ship j ment at Five per cent Interest Free Of i Advance Commission. G. F. MAKTIN: MANAGER. m connection with the above we teg to Intimate that Mr Idward Saukdbis has | been appointed to act as our Sub-Agent m I the Ashburton County, and will afford all information as to charges, etc., on produce ' placed m the Company's hands for Sale <r Shipment, also for the sale of Woolpacks. Corn Sacks, Seeds, etc, all of which we import, or supply. 9 59 PI&NOFOKTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. JLfRB -go"w~MAN "pi OX Member of the Canterbury Sootofcy of Professional Muiici»o»,



T.U.S. 8.8.A. T.U.S. SHEEP SHEABS SHEEP SHEARS GARDEN TOOLS GARDEN TOOLS At prices that cannot be surpassed ab HARDLEY Bbos. ENAMEL GOODS ENAMEL GOODS In Greab Variety Enamel Milk Buckets, Baths, Sinks, Basins, etc, WINDMILLS supplied and fixed from £11 10s. ALL KINDS OF PLUMBING WORK done ab the shortest notice SPOUTING, RIDGING, & TANKS, manu factured on the Premises HARDLEY BROS. B. W. HAKMER NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING esobanged premises with the Farmers' Co-operative Association, have much pleasure m stating that m future I shall carry on my business at the offices and store lately occupied by the above As sociation at the corner of West Street and Havelock atreeb (the Loan and Mercantile old premises! STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. OORNSAOKS AT CURRENTS PRICES, 132 E, W. HANMER.



THE PRIZE CLYDESD4LE DRAUGHT STALLIONS I PKINCB ALEXANDER AND CRAIGIELEE Will Travel the Aahbnrton and surround ing Districts this season, For terms apply to R. OLABKE, 10 66 or Man m charge.' MONEY TO LEND PRIVATELY. TANORED STREET, Next Gas Comfant's .Offices ]yj[O NE V ~O LEND According to Arrangementorom AND UPWARD 3, 1 Upon any Security.| TRADE BILLS Privately Discounted. j Weekly or Monthly Payments can be , arranged. ' ! All Business Strictly Confidential. DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. ! i AGENT FOR—Sun Fire Insurance Office I and Canton-Marine insurance Office, i ! MISS CARSON. _ nnEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ, JL For terms, etc., apply ab Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets near Wakanui Road East. Ig3 HOW IS IT the Alcoen's can sell so cheap ? Easy, when you know thab their rent is less than one-third it would be m Eaab Street, and that they do most of the work themselves. If you want a nice Suit for youraelf or your boys, or Boots or ! Shoes for wife or daughter, come to Robert Alcorn's, Havalock Street, where you will get them good as well as cheap. EGGS, Egga—We are Cash Buyers of Fresh Eggs m any quantity,—FLET CHER Bros , Cash Supply Stores}



ECONOMY IN SHEEP SHEARS THE UNRIVALLED T.U.S. SHEEP SHEARS. WONDERFUL REBULTB, UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY* 3,510 SHEEP SHORN WITH ONE PAIR T.TT.SISHEARS. Good;' Tools give good work. Well-snorn fleeces bring higher prices, and no man can do good work with bad Sheara. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. "TTTTE have been appointed Agents for Ashburton by the Goold Bicycle Co., Lbd.," for the Sale of their famous RED BIRD B I 0 YGLES . Throughout the World to-day the Red Bird is recognised as the highest developmect m Cycle Construction. The One Mue Championship of Atotbalia on October 10 wmwoii b y Wm. MARTISf, on his KWO. BIRD a3Pft.CIAX.. During hw racing career he has won«lO,000, whioh he consider* is mainly due, to riding *RKD BIRD FrJRTHEK PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION. GROCERIES GROCERIES. ALL G"OD3 SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE OASH PRICES. None hut the best Brands of Goods m Stock. Give us a Trial and we gmarantea to give you Satisfaction. CBBAPEST AKD BEST HOUSE IX ASHBURTON. EXCEPTIONAL YALUB GIVEN IN TEAS. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. MA'BEET ROUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASJbiBURTON Telephone No 55 Aslibiiiton Furniture Warehouse. — WICKGK AND*'FANCY CHAIRS — In New and Choice /^l^'^y^S^ Cushions, Designß ab At Prices to suit Eepuced Prices" f^^F^£w^^W^f^^ fr°m 5^6 6acb> Linoleums, Carpets, ft||i§^pi^^Sf# A choice assortment Rurs, Tapestries, i^V^ Vy sf °^ Cretonnes, for Cretonnes, Mats, jj .v£!'"n!nnc L-'*^T™^hw*«2?s>>l^! t\ Toileb Ware, etc. Cushions,'to choose ':^/'^':^Si^M:MiSf^S^^W' ■ from. v - -- - FtTJBtIVIXXJJEtIU o all kinds madej on the Premises* Large Stocks of BEDSTEADS always on hand and arriving direot fromlj Makers. T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite 'Arcabb.



J EAST BTBBHT H. M. JONES. t*\ Cricketing 1 & Lawn Tennis Material. IM PORTED direst rom the bsab London makers. B»tB, youths and men's, •'specially selected." The excellent Union Driver Champion, and others. Balls, Stumps, Gloveß, Pads, Shields, etc RACQUETS.—The London, The Popular, The Champion, Victoria, Sampson, >nd others. TENNIS BALLS.— Slaymjers, Wisdens, and, The Silverton. —SEWING MACHINES.- — AGENT FOR gMILNER AND THOMPSON. THE HAAKE PIANOS Are [the BEST VALUE obtainable for the Money, and are EXCELLED BY NONE. May be had with or without our Patent Tuning Attachment, We have one of the Largest and Besfc Selected Stocks of PIANOS and ORGANS m tho Colony, from the leading English, German, French, and American Manufacturers. ORGANS From ... .„ .„ ... .« LOs per month PIAMOB  ... «Os „ „ H. M. JONES. BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TjiOß TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or 2 Owt. SACKS. Orders received hy FRIEDLANDKR ISIIQH., XJ tutted., DAV[D THOiIAS, OR THE K.Z.. FARMERS CO-iiFJBRATIVE A SSOCIATION OJF CANTERBURY, limited., CANTERBURY FKOZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 *• WAY MOUTH Secretary. i j OWING TO THE UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL OF 30 CASES 30 OF New Goods per s.s. lonic f XTTHIOH were intended for our New Building, we have taken TEMPORARY PREMISES. (BELOW MR BURNARD'S) WHERE WE INTEND MAKING A GRAND DISPLAY OF Oilcloths, Linoleums, & Curtains, MITCHELL & TURNER. New Zealand Insurance Ooropany. ESTABLIS hTd°' L, «. 18 5 9 CAPITAL^OnF MILLION. THE PBEMIKB AND^WEALTHIBST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PBOMPTNBSS AND LIBERALITY* PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— ,£400,000. FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. A£SO f — RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, IHBSRHIiMG MACHINES, &0., AOOEFTBD AT LOWEST WRRENT RaTBS E W. HANMEB I A9ENT



Shipping: SEU^, SAVILL AND ALBION ' COMPANY. LIMITS X FOR LONDON. JB&JL "OOYAL MAIL STEA- MERS, with superior '^^^^^S MOommodatloa for all classes •*»G»ffi®sgm o j p a g Se ni?Brß, calling afc Monte Video or Rio, Tonerlffe and Ply- | mouth. ' Vessel Ton Commander! From Date. Gothic _ 7730 Kidley Wel't'n Dec 7 loaic ._ 4748|r_emp90n...l Marohl " CARGO STEAMERS. Kumara ... 6500|Sootland Well'ton Nov 26 Tokomaru 6232 Maxwell Well'ton Deo Mamari ._ 3583 ( — Deo Matatua._ 133221 I — E. W. HANMSR. Agenb. ffi H E J%%smmjb NEW ZEALAND LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Tenerlffe & Plymouth. Beet Accommodation for all olauea of Fdßßengere at Lowest Rates. | j Port of Steamers. Todo. Departure, Date. Wakanui 5706 Wellington Noy 30 Rakaia 5628 - Dec 28 Paparoa 6372 — Jan 25 Waikato 4067 — to follow Ofcirama 3808 — Per ianh^r pait'.oulara apply te FtUBDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Aahburtoo. qpo STA^D THE SEASON AT LONGBEAOH. ALEXANDER'S HEIR, By St Alexander imp, dam Pearl, full sister to Mr Matthew Holmes's Crown Prince HARVESTER, Bay Horee, 4yrs, standiog 17 hands, by Workman, dum Bloss, by Lord JBeaconefield, ate, will travel the districts of Lowcliffe, Coldßtream, Hinds, Willowby, Eiffelton, and Longbeacn. COKQUEBOR, Thoroughbred Horse by Medallion, dam Siesta, by Traducer, grao'ddum Haruock imp. For terms, apply to the Owner, or man m charge. JON GRIGG, 9 233 Longbsach nttENRFiTBPHENSONT" (ouccesaor i;o Alfred Harrison.) Establishad 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Salea of Stock, Household Furnl ure, etc., as per arrangement, m any part the county. Advanoes made en Goods placed m my bands for Sale. Kegular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agent: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company k Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay meats from £2On per month. HENRY STBPHBNSON, i AUCTIONEER iSHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. rfiHE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY X ON DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Months 4_Jper cent. Fttll^particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Managßr, Office: Tancred Street THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " ! " The Rambler." HAVING sold oat of ray old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have jasc opened up afresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, "Nfc,, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS n all 'Jzes'and all'fitted with the eve* aeting G & J detachable Tyre. '•XJtIE KAMBI_EK,' AL j AJND IN3PEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines tho Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK OTHER MARE 3 FITTED WITH G & J TYRES, D. THOMAS. A OAKD M RS A H PL A RIDGE ii-» \J* V^LARIDG E TEACHER QS PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application.