The Ashburton Guardian.

N^ol xxi. no. 4966

Ashburton : Wednesday, November 15, 1899.

price : One Penny

THE ANGLO-GERMAN AGREE HUNT.

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Melbourne, Nov 13 The Argus fears when all is known it will be admitted that Germany has got the best part of the Samoan deal. Just now it seems our duty to acquiesce m the withdrawal of British control, but it is not a pleasant duty. £amoa holds a commanding position as the trade route between Australasia and North Ame rica, while Ysabel and Ohoiseul are vastly inferior to Upolu and Savali Germany's abandonment of Tonga, it claims, is not a substantial concession, as it was always looked upon as within the British sphere of influence. It sounds a warning note against the possibility of the new Hebrides being given over to the French, and urgpgthe ' Standards warning against the German advent m the Pacific that it may be i applied to tha Few Hebaides situation. These has been a gocd deal of slipshod statesmanship on the part of Great Britain m dealing with the Pacific, and the penalty has fallen upon us.

The Age suggests the probibility of Tonga beiDg placed under New Zealand control.

ELECTORAL.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph, Wellington Nov 14. It is understood that the Hon. J Mac ketiz'o will stand again for Waihemo. Ministers have been m Cabinet this morn* ing, and will decide the date of the election to-day. It ia almost certain it will be on D -nember 6 or B.h and the latter day whioh is Friday \b the more probable of the two.

NEW ZEALAND PETROLEUM.

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Gisborne Nov 8 I Reginald Brett, who ppent some weeks m thie district inveatigaticg the geological structure of the country and inspecting the indications of i he existence of petroleum, left to-day tor London. Mr Brett represents Piofeasor Beverion Rsdwood, of London, the foremost authority upon petroleum m Great I?ritain, and upon whese lepertg millions of pounds of English capital have been invested f s ;r tapping petroleum deposits m various paits of the world, Mr Brett will lay * full report of his investigations both with regard to thia district and Tannak', where ha has aleo been observing the conditions, before Professor Redwood, and m the event of tho latter's approval being obtained, the opening and developing ot tho petroleum industry will be proceeded with without loss of time on an extensive scale. It is understood that Mr Brett has been favourably impressed with the prospects of the oil industry on this side of the Island, and he has secured a number of options to bore upon properties. Local residents will nob be asked to risk a penny of their money m the entert t se, for the whole of the capital will be subscribed m England by persons already largely engaged m the petroleum industry m vaiims parts of the world.



The rise m the price of wool and the fir 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 I the advanced cost of the raw material, alt the principal manufacturers of woollen goodl have recently issued revised price bets show ing a considerab. rise m the prices of all 1 Tweeds, Coatings, Vicugnas, &o. Mbssbs Cbaighead & Bebrtman of this down, 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 eaaaon. They also secured large parcels from the principal New Zealand mills ust before the rise, and will give their customers the fall benefit of their timely contracts. Messrs Cbaighead and Berry man invite ao early inspection of their New Goods. Their leading line of Men's Suits to measure for £3 lQs, made up m their well known style and fit, should convince the most sceptical of their sterling values



"V I I A D A !D I O THE OREAT HERBAL REMEDY. ANOTHER GREAT TRIUMPH OVER 11HYDATIDS." A grateful Patient gives unsolicited sad valuable testimony to the efficacy of this gteab Herbal Ketnedy. Read carefully and investigate (or yourself. 29 Packingston eh, St>. Kilda. Mr S A Palmer, Vitadatio Institute, Bourke si. Sir,—As I consider Webbers' Great Herbal Remedy. '• Vitadatio." has been the sole mains nf saving my life I think the least I can do is to hand yea this testimonial, so thai others suffering the same as myself may know that there is a certain reliable oure for them m " Webber's Vitadatio," if it is only given a fair trial. The imple facts of my oaoe are as follows:—For the past 10 years I have been under 'hetnatmentof doctors m Fitn-oy and S% Kilda, as well as some of the bettin Collins street. Some were of opinion that I was suffering from consumption, whilst others stated it was pleurisy. At any rate they could give me no relief, let a'one cure me. You can easily imagine that I had little hope of ever being cured. But one day I noticed an advertised cure by "Webber's Vitadatio," and the symptoms of the patient being somewhat similar to my own, I thought I would give it a trial, with the result 'thab much taking only two large bottles, I felt after better, and continued the medicine. By the time I had taken eight bottles I was wonderfully recovered, but one day took very ill, and vcmited np a lot of slimy matter, which was afterwards examined by the doctor, and pronounced to be Hyriatids. I continned to vomit th«ee " Hydatids " 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 to-day I can honestly state I have never felt better m the who's of my life. I consider "Webber's Vitadatio" a miracle-wot ker. lam well-known m Fitcroy, and there are many others just as much astonished at my cure as I am. I shall be 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 use yon like of thi testimonial. I may add I am now sble to do ail my own household work ; a thing I have been usable to do for yearn.—Yours very gratefully, Mr*) CARRIE HOCKING Witness-G E Richardson, 19/9/99 VITAUATIOIS A TRULY WONDER FUL MEDICINE. Vitadatio sold everywhere, 5s 6d and 5% 6(1 Head Office for N*Z -39 Mannees Street, Wellington. Ask your Chemist or Grocer for it. Established 1880 Telephone 69 BAKER BROS., JTIORNTSHING TTNDERTAKBRB C URNISHING U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Beat and Lates Designs m FONERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conduoted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at moat reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanui Road and Caw Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coaoh Factory. - THINGS - WORTH KNOWINC mHAT You oan SAVE M@NE¥ if yoja Buy your Boots from NIGHOLA3 & PICKFOftO, MANUFACTURERS. k\ IMPORTERS 0 BOOfS ANJ) SOLOES, East Street, Aahburton.O BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made to Measor* Ease andjComtort'Studled. Skill and Judgment being |exerci»ed as Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Materials [Guaranteed CHARGES MODERATE. Bring Your Repairs to— NICHOLAS & PiCKFO: D Late MoDohald & MgDiabmid. JUST LANDED. 1 OHOIOE OP THE MOST [FASHIONABLE JEWELLERY, Also, WATCHES AM) CLOCKS By [all the"Leading Makers. PECTACLES TO SUIT ALL SIGHTS. 6EORGE~JESBON, WATCHMAKER, East Street, Ashburton,



Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fails—ls 6d and 2* 6d ■ ——mmm_i_mji«-u i—— ■< NEW BTBAWy, Flowers, Ribbons Ruohinge, Glovee, Veilings, Laces, I Muslins, Prints, Embroideries, Calicoes, Flannelettes, Dress Goods, and lovely ' Summer Capes and Jackets now to hand. The making of Underclothing, Pinafores, Aprons, Sun Bonnete, and Dresses still eoeivea first attention at Mrs Aloorn's. WANTED Known—That J. Moisoh has received a large supply of Winter Boots and Shoes. They are all of the best brands and makers, and never equalled m Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker m the town, thas gives him superiority and facility to know best what to get. There fora 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 manship, at The Half, East Street, Ash burton. ~~ FOR SALeT 1 A Q [ACRES 1 A Q r4O ACRES 14fcO FRONTING Mitoham Eoad. about three m :les from the County Saleyards »nd thfi same distance from the new Freezing Works being R.S. 28250, the property of Mr E "g. Ct/STER. It has not been cropped For over six yeara- There is a blue Bum plantation ratting the full length of the rontage. A . , JExceptionally easy terms of payment can Warrange<!" T BULLOCK ' sljiuiiAN" PROPERTY. X ACRES, 5 Good Land, all m g«"»8S, well situated on Winter's Road. A nice aite for a house. Exceptionally fftsy



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nnHB Newest Designs m Btamped Mount i JL Mellick, Moldavian, Countess, Ceylon, Ribbon, Brooklyn, and Lice Work now m Htock. Linen Goods, Colored Linen ; Canvas, Giant, Reliable, Butterfly, and Berlin Wools. Crewe?, Leviathan, Embroidery and Knit ting Silka. Floss, Arasene, Perline, Zanzi bar, and Congress Cottons, and all the etcs. neoesaary for Art Needlework to be had at Mas Alcorn's. Diar Boy,— 'TT'OU great baby t Are yon & 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 next time Ido I'll be very coolto him. Will that do Come over and see me soon ;"my°new wheel has arrived It's a beauty* I told you I was going to get a STERLING, "and I have, The more I hear and see of ie the gladder I j am Not a word against it, and alt"the girls who have ridden one say it is too perfectly lovely. No trouble with repairs. Strong as an and so dainty m 'appearance^ It is a darling. Just call on the agente;*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 sure I'll like your look' best on a STEELING. Tours" lovingly,— Nellie. MOETGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NKW. ZEALAND.! (Limited.) Capital c£l,ooo,Qoo £200,000 PAID UP. London[Offic(v^B, Great Winchester.'Street £"-"■" NOTICE m FARMERS \\7"E are making ADVANCES on GRAIN, etc., for Shipment on growers account, and,having a thoroughly effieien Staff ie Lonclon, can ensure client interests at that end having the best 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. Orain received at our Warehouses, j Addlngton, and advanced upon if j required ; also Grass Seed and Clovers, our machinery :for cleaning the latter baing of,(the latxest [and best4American patterns. FROZEN MEAT, we handle m large quantities m both the North and South Islands of New Zealand, employing a j special Salesman m Ijondori^ who has been In our service for some 15 years, andgives special attention to th c disposal of consign ments without the intervention of outside Brokers. WOOL CONSIGNMENTS, either for local sale or shipment, will always have our usual care, which ha « earned Its own reputation from oar position In the list of Wool Exporters for New Zealand, while our local salesmen are Ma ssrs Pyne and Co., whose care and attention to the Wool Business is fully - X t ecognised by Canterbury Producers. ADVANCES. — We arts prepared to make these on Produce placed 1° °ur hands for Sale, or pending ultima/6 shi P" ment at Five per cent F, reb °* Advance Commission. G. F. MAKTIN. MANAGER. m connection with the above we teg to intimate that Mr Fdward Saundess has been appointed to act as our Sub-Agent m 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 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. TJT RS TjOWMAN TjlOX Member of the Canterbury Sooiety of Professional Muaioianj,



IT.U.S. 8.8.A. T.U.S. SHEEP SHEARS SHEEP SHEARS GARDEN TOOLS GARDEN TOOLS At prices that oanuot be surpassed at HARDLEY Bros. ! ENAMEL GOODS ENAMEL GOODS In Great Variety Enamel Milk Buckets, Baths, Sinks, Basins, etc., WINDMILLS supplied and fixed from £11 103. ALL KINDS OF PLUMBING WORK done at the shortest notice SPOUTING, RIDGING, & TANKS, manu factured on the Premises HARDLEY BROS. E. W. HANMER. NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING exchanged 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 ot West Street and Havelock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premisses. STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES, CORNSACKS AU CURRENT PRICES. 132 E, W. HANMER, ;



THE PRIZE CLYDESDALE 1 DRAUGHT STALLIONS PKINCE ALEXANDER AND CKAIGIELEE Will Travel the Ashburton and surround ing Districts this season. For terms apply to R. CLARKE, 10 66 or Man In charge. MONEY TO LEND PEIVATELY. TANCRED STREET, Next Gas ; Company's Offices ]ty[O NET ~9 LEND According to ArrangementJ'from Jg£) AND UPWARDS, , Upon any Security.! TRADE BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments can be arranged. Am, Business Strictly Confidential. DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. AGENT FOR—Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton-Marine Tnsuranca Office. MISS CARSON. mEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ, I For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets near I Wakanui Road East. Ig3 HOW IS IT the Alcorn's can Bell ao cheap ? Easy, when you know that their rent is leaa than one-third it would be m East Street, and that they do most of the work themselves. If you want a nice Suit for yourself or your boys, orßiots or Shoes for wife or daughter, come to Robert Alcorn's, Haveloek Street, where you will get them good as well as cheap. EGGS, Eggs—We are Cash Buyers of Fresh Eggs m any quantity,—Flex- CUEB Bros. , Caih Supply Stores}



ECONOMY IN SHEEP SHEARS THE UNRIVALLED T.IT.B«,\SHEEP eHKARtf. WONDERFUL RESULTS, UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY. 3,540 SHEEP SHORN WITH ONE PAIR T.U.SCSHEARS. GoodjTools give good work. Well-snorn fleeces bring higher priced, and no man can do good work with bad Sheara. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. TTTE have been appointed Agents for Ashburton by the Goold Bicycle Co., Ltd., for the Sale of their famous RED BIRD B I G YGL ES . Throughout the World to-day the Red Bird is recognised as the highest developmect m Cycle Construction. The Onk Mile Championship of Australia on October 10 was won by Was. MARTIN, on his tfcuiO BIK-J3 SPECIAL., During his racing career ho has won JSIO s OOO, which he considers is mainly due to riding & RKP BIRD FURTHER PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION. GROCERIES GROCERIES. ALL GOOD 3 SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE CASH PRICES. None but the best Brands of Goods m Stock. Give us a Trial and we guarantea to give you Satisfaction. CHEAPEST AKD BEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE GIVEN IN TEAS, SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STEEET, ASHBUETON Telephone No 53 Ashburton Furniture Warehouse, — WiCKSK AND"'FANCY CHAIRS — JtA£&s%^ With aDd without In New and Choice W^WW^k^ ' Cushions, Designs at) M Priceß t0 Suiti Keduckd Prices" 1 ?^'^^\lC^^^ll^?/^^<^^ rom 5/6 eacb. Linoleums, Carpets, if:'^p^!^m^^ot^oo^;^ A choice assortment) Ru(tb, Tapeßtnes, i: $%? W T *§l oi Cretonnes, for ! Cretonnes, Mats, |i ' Toilet Ware, etc. i^k^MM^^^M^^M Cashione/to choose ] from. i JF 1 tTJOtNITUJR.It: o all kinds made] on the Premises^ Large Stocks of BEDSTEADS always on hand and arriving direct from|jM»kers a T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED: STREET, opposite 'Aroadb.



IS A.OS'X 1 WXKKET H. M. JONES. „, i v \ Cricketing 1 & Lawn Tennis Material. IMPORTED diresb rom the basb London makers. Bits, youths and' men's, "specially selected." The excellenb Union Driver Champion, and others. Balls, Stumps, Gloves, Pads, Shields, etc RACQUETS.—The London, The Popular, The Champion, Victoria/ Sampson, J>nd | TENNIS BALLS.—Slaymjere, Wiadene, and The Silverton, -SEWING MACHINES. AGENT FOR 'MHiNBR AND THOMPSON. THE HAAKE PIANOS Are ;the BEST VALUE obtainable for the Money, and are EXGELLED BY NONE, May be had with or without our Patent Tuning Attachment. j We have one o? the Largest and Beßfc Selected Stocks of PIANOS end ! ORGANS m the Colony, from the leading English, German, French, and j American Manufacturers. ORGANS From „ .„ ._ .„ .„ io« per month riiUNOH „ _ ... .„ «o« „ „ H. M. JONES. BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST "PIOR 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 by FIUJSDL.AJNDISB BROK, JL,imltoC 9 DAVID THOMAS, OR 7'HIS N.S6. FARMERS CO.i»PERATIYE i) SSOCIATIUIV OF CANTKUBURY, X,lmite<)., OANTBRBUBY FKOZEN MEAT AND DAILiY PEODUOE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary. OWING TO THE UNEXPECTED AKRIYAL OF 30 CASES 30 OP New Goods per s.s. lonic f Uj^HICH were intended for our New Building, we have taken TEMPORARY PREMISES. (BELOW MR BURKARD'S) WHERE WE INTEND MAKING A GRAND DISPLAY OF Oilcloths, Linoleums, & Curtains, ■■■■ i i *X?'^BMM"*nv mm MITCHELL & TURNER. New Zealand Insurance Company. BBT ABL I S hTTd 0 ' 1 „, 185 9 CAPI'TAL^ONE MILLION. THEFEEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY, PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— ,£400,000. FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, IHRBSHING MACHINES, &o. t ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES E W, HANMEB AGENT, i



Shipping. company, urn ?% x FOR yr:'?.*o;:f A «^A, "OOYAL MAIL STEA- * Is^3sk\ s . MERS, with anperlo? accommodation forall olasaee "" ---'^ ■-*••--* o f passengers* calling at Monte Video or R!o, Teneriffe and Ply. month. Vessel Ton Commander From Date. Gothic _7730KIdley Wel't'n Deo 7 lonic m 4748jKemp30n,..! Marobl CARGO STEAMERS. Kumara ,„ 6500 Scotland Well'ton Nov 26 1? Tokotnaru 6232 Maxwell Well'ton Deo Mamari ... 3583 / — Deo Matafcua... 3322 j E. W. HANMSft, Agent). rrtHE j^MKjt NEW ZEALAND "^^^g|^S.HIPPING OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all olasaea of Passengers at Lowest Rates. ' Port el Bte&mera. Tone. Departure. Date. Wakanui 5706 Wellington NTov 30 Rakaia 5628 — Deo 28 Paparoa 6372 — Jan 25 Waikato 4067 •— I o follow Otarama 3803 — For further particulars apply ta FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Aganfag, Aghharten. rpo STAKD THE SEASON AT LONQBEAOH. ALEXANDER'S HEIR, By St Alexander imp, dam Pearl, full sister to Mr Matthew Holmea'a Crown Prince HARVESTER, Bay Horse, 4yrs, standing 17 hands, by Workman, dam Bloss, by Lord Beaconefield, etc., will travel the districts of Lowcliffe, Coldstream, Hinds, Willovvby, Eiffelton, and Longbeacn, COKQUEKOR, (Thoroughbred Horse by Medallion, dam Siesta, by Traduccr, granddam Hamock imp. For terms, apply to the Owner, or man m j charge. | J C N GRIGG, 9 233 Longbcach fIENRY~STEFHkNSON / "" (ouccessor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 yearß. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Saiea of Stock, Household Furni are, etc., as per arrangement, m any part the county. Advances made on Goods placed m my Baiide for Sale. Segukr Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit aold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agest: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company <& Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from 23 Os per month. HENRY STE3PHENSON, AUCTIONEER ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. _ | THE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY ON DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Months 4|Jper cent, Full.partioulars on application. EDWAED STEPHENS, Managor, Office: Tanored Street THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! " The Rambler." HAVING sold oat of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have jnsc opened np a freah consignment of th> LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACBiRS, & ROADSTERS n all f!zes' and allotted with 'the ever sating G <&■ J detachable Tyre. ■• THE JE£A.A£BI^C2K.' ALIi'AIHD INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITTS- G & J TYRESi : D. THOMAS. A OABD M RS A P P BRIDGE XX.• \J* \^LARIDft E TEACHER {?J? PIANOIfORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING OOX STREET, ASHBtJRTON. Terms on Application.