The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. mo, 4972

Ashburton : November 22, 1899.

pbice : One Penny

MAYFIELD

From Our Own Coirespondint,

DIATH OF A HORSE. Mr Thomas Lester, Wakmui, who ia »t> presebt contracting for Mr Morrow, ab Montalto, had the misfortune to have one of hia horsea drop dead m the shaft* of a dray when going home from Msyfisld on Batm day afternoon. It is nob exactly the value of the hone that is mined, but at thia tiir.e people are •training every muscle to over take the work, and the loea of even one horae it doubly felt. fxbsohal. Mr James Murison, Tbornhill, had a very narrow escape from having hia *kull frac tared on Saturday afternoon. At it was, he was rendered inaenaible for aome time, and a nasty gash waa made m hia head. It ap pears he was watching a young horse, which he and another young man ware breaking m to the plough, and the plough going against a stone " kicked," rolling on to Mr Murieon, the handle and lever striking him with stunning force. He is, however, able to be about again, DIPHTHERIA, I understand that another of Mr James Dellow's family waa admitted to Ashburton Hospital last week, Buffering from diphtheria. Ib has occurred at an unfortunate time aa regards the school, as the examination is coming very near, and several families have been kept at home to prevent infection. LEOTUBE. Mr Ham intimated on Sunday that we were to have the pleasure of hearing Rev G. B. Inglis, Ashburton, lecture to us m the schoolroom on the evening of Tuesday, November 28. MEETINGS, There were three public meetings held m i the Library on Saturday evening—Mr 6. H. Sewell presiding. The first, a cricket meeting to decide about restarting the c'.ub, as it had been allowed to lapse last |y*ar ; not through wank of funds or material, ac there were ample of both, but as the young men come and go ao often m a small district like this, there never was a sufficient number to get practice. There is now, how ever, a chance of this being remedied, and practice will be commenced m the recreation ground at once. After the cricket meeting, the secretary of the Sports Committee, who is also librarian, said as ho was lea\ing the district hft would take the opportunity of j giving a statement of both sports and library I matters before he went. The balanoe-bheet j of the Sports Committee showed a deficiency of about 10a for last eports, but this was explained by the amount paid for the set • vices of a band, extra f am former years. '1 here was, however, a reserve balance of over £11 m hand. The library showed a very satisfactory balance m hand, for fresh books, &c , and Mr G. H. Sewell was appointed pro tern, to receive the funds from ibe retiring librariaa. Several valuable donations of books have been placed m the library lately, and special votes of thanks were accorded to Messrs Twentym m, Jumea Deliow, and C. Bourke for the same.



JUST LANDED. 1 OBLIGE [SELECTION OP THE MOST FASHIONABLR JEWELLERY. Also, WATCHES AiSD CLOCKS By all the Leading Makers. PECTACLES TO SUIT ALL SIGHTS, BEORBE~JEBBON, WATCHMAKER, East Strett, Ashburtoo,



mHAT Ton can SAVE MONEY If job Boy your Boots from NICHOLAS & PICKFORO, MANUFACTURERS * IMPORTERS 0 BOOT 3 AND SHOES, East Street, Ashburton»| BOOTS & BHOER Of Every Description Made to Mearart Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment being exeroised as Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Materials Guaranteed CHARGES MODERATE, Bring four Repairs to— NICHOLAS & PICKFORD Late McDonald & MoDiarmib.



BAKER 8R05.,. E URNISHING U NDERTAKEBS DIRECT Importers of Best and Lmtefl Designs m FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS condooted with thi greatest care and satisfaction, at moat reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanui Road and CaM Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coaoh Factory. - THINGS - WORTH KNOW IMG-



"yiT A D A f 10 THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY. ANOTHER GREAT TRIUMPH OYIB •' HYDATIDS." A grateful Patient give* nnaoliala*4 «M valuable testimony to the eftaaey of i this great Herbal Remedy. : Read carefully and investigate \ for yourself. 29 Packingston it., St. Kilda, Mr S A Palmer, Vitadatio Institute, Bonrke at. Sir,—As I consider Webben' Ur**t Herbal Remedy, " Vitadatfo." he* been: the Ml* mean* of saving my life I think theleMt I can do it to hand yon thla testimonial, to that others suffering the same m myself may knew that there is a certain reliable cure for th«w m " Webber 1* Vitadatio," if ib is only five* a fair trial. The simple facts of my mum are as follows:—For the paat 10 year* I have been under the treatmentof doctors m Fitiroy and Bt. Kilda, as well as some of the beet m Collins street. Some were of opinion that I was suffering from consumption, whilst i others stated it was pleurisy. At any rat* i they could give me no relief, let alone cur* me. You can easily imagine that I had Uttl* hope of ever being oared. But one day I noticed an advertised care by " Webber'* Vibudatio," and the symptoms of the patient) being somewhat similar to my owo, I thought v I would Rive ib a trial, with the result 'that ' much taking only two large bottle*, I felt after better, and continued the medicia*. By the time I had taken eight bottle* I wa* wonderfully recovered, bub one day took very ill, and vomited up * lot of slimy matter, which wa* afterwards examined by the doctor, and pronounced to be Hydatids. I continnedlo vomit-these "Hydatids" for some time, but at last It died away. Thl* naturally left me weak, but I continued with the " Vitadatio," and gradually my strength returned, until to-day I can honestly stat* I have never felt better m the who!* of my life. I consider " Webber's ViUdatlo" » miracle-worker. I am well-known m Fitwoy, and there are many others just a* much astonished at my cure as I am. I shall b* pleased to Bpeak to anyone and give them my own experience of the worth 0 *• Webber's Vitadatio," You are at perfe liberty to make what uce you like of thl i testimonial, I may add I am now able to do all my own household work; a thing I hay. been unable to do for years.—-Yours Terf gratefully, Mrs) CARRIE HOCKING Witness-G E Richardson, 19/9/99 VITA DAT 11 IS A SBUJ.Y WONDER FUL MEDICINE. Vitadatio sold evetywhere, 5j 6d and is M Head Office for N.Z -39 Wanness Street, Wellington. Ask your Chemist or Grocer for iU Established 1880 Telephony 69



MONEY TO LEND PEIVATBLY. TANCRED STREET, Next Gas Company's .Oiiioes ]y/[ONEY To LEND According to Arrangement from Jgg AND OPWARD3, Upon any Security.? (TRADE BILLS Privately fDiscounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments 'can be arranged. All Business Strictly Confidential. DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. A ENT FOR—Sua Fire Insurance Office and Canton-Marine Jnsurance Office.



The rise m the price of wool and the firm state of the London market will mean in creasing returns of many thousand* of pounds for the farmers of Canterbury alone this year. As a natural consequence, following the advanced oost of the raw material, alt the principal manufacturers of woollen goodl have recently issued revised price lists show* ing a considerab. rise m the prices of all 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 fpr the approaching Spring Beason. They also secured large parcels from the principal New Zealand mills nst before the rise, and will give their customers the full benefit of their timely contracts. Messrs Craighead and Berry man invite an early inspection of their New Goods. Their leading line of Men's Suits to measure for £3 10s, made up m their well known style and fit, should convince the most sceptical of their sterling values



WANTED Rnown-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 Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker m the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know best what to get. There fore, the publio have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. Discount for cash as usual. Repairs done ab once. .Best Sole Leather used and work* manship, at The Hal), East Street, Ash' burton. NEW STRAWS, Flowers, Ribbons Buchings, Gloves, Veilings, Laces, Muslins, Prints, Embroideries, Calicoes, Flannelettes, Dress Goods, and lovely Summer Capes and Jackets now to hand. The making of Underclothing, Pinafores, Aprons, Sun Bonnets, and Dresses still eceives first attention at Mrs Algorn's. THE Newest Designs m Stamped Mount Mellick, Moldavian, Countess, Ceylon, JJibboD, Brooklyn, and Lice Work now m stock. Linen Goods, Colored Linen ; Canvas, Giant, Reliable, Butterfly, and Berlin Wools'. Crewel, Leviathan, Embroidery and Knit ting Silks. Floss, Araaene, Perlioe, Zanzi bar, and Congress Cottons, and alt the etc*. necessary for Art Needlework to be bad at Mrs AMoasr's,



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PIANOFORTE, SINKING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. TMT RS "DOWMAN TjlOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelcck Stkket, Ashburton. Pupils prepared for Trinity College ex*minations, "" LLEWELLTK OWEN, M.C.S.M., L R.L.O.M. PIANOFORTE. SINGING, HAR MO NY AND MANDOLINE.



TITE are making ADVANCES on GRAIN, etc , for Shipment on growers account, and, having a thoroughly efficien Staff ie London, 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. i 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, Addington, and advanced upon if required ; also Grass Seed and Clovers, our machinery for cleaning the latter being of the latest and best American patterns. FROZEN MEAT, we handle In large quantities m both the North and South Islands of New Zealand, employing a special Salesman la London, who has been m our service for aorat 15 years, and gives special attention to the 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 has earned its own reputation from our position In the list of Wool Exporters for New Zealand, while 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 make these on Produce placed In our hands for Sale, or pending ultimate ship* ment a* Five pee cbnt.lnterest Free Of Advance Commission. GL F. MAKTIN. MANAGER. m connection with the above we teg to intimate that Mb Edward Satjkdeis 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 or Shipment, also for the sale of Woolpacks, Corn Sacks, Seeds, etc., all of which we import, or supply. 9 59



NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND.! '(Limited.) Capital £1,000,000 £200,000 PAID UP. London Office 8, Great Winchester Street NOTICE f0 FARMERS



Dear Boy,~ "ITOU great baby ! Are you fc'ill mad about the tiff we had the other night) t Don'lj keep a grudge over a little thing' like that. I haven't seen him Binoe,and next time Ido I'll be very 000 lto him. Will that do Come over and see me soon ; my new wheel hag arrived It's a beauty. I told yon I was going to get a STERLING, and I hays, The more I hear and nee of io the gladder I am Not a word against it, and ah the girls who have ridden one say it is too perfectly lovelyi No trouble with repairs. Strong as an ironclad and ao dainty m appearance 1 It is a darling. Jnst 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 imre I'll like your look' best on a STERLING. Yours lovingly,— Nelubj. I



[T.U.S. 8.8.A. T.ILS, SHEEP SHEARS SHEEP SHEARS GARDEN TOOLS GARDEN TOOLS At prices that cannot be surpassed at) HARDLEY Bros, ENAMEL GOODS ENAMEL GOODS In Great Variety Enamel Milk Buckets, Baths, Sinks, Basios, etc., WINDMILLS supplied and fixed from £11 10s. ALL KINDS OF PLUMBING WORK done at the shortest notice SPOUTING, RIDGING, & TANKS, manu factured on the Premises HARDLEY BROS. B. W. BANMEK, NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW 1 PREMISES. HAVING «robanged premises with the Farmers' Co-operacive Association, have much pleasure m stating that m futm*e I shall carry on my business at the offices' i and store lately occupied by the above As soolation at the corner of West Street and Havelock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises. STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. 132 E. W. HANMER,



THE PRIZE OLYDESD4LE DRAUGHT STALLIONS PRINCE ALEXANDER AND CRAIGIELEE Will Travel the Ashburton and surround ing Districts this season. For terms apply to R. GLARES, 10 66 or Man In charge.' LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled daring the la twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam md Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Factory and Cante bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS ! WRITE FOR PRICES so I 0. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. Bicycle Harvest. LANDELLS & SON, ENGINEERS & BICYCLE MAKERS BORKETT STREET, Next the Club. TO the Farmers and Jeneral Public of Ashburton,—We beg to state that we i have reaped a harvest m Bicycles, havir just landed a big consignment of first-class , jiggers at £14 10sl We are the oldest bicycle firm m Ashburton and intend to uphold our reputation. I Agents for White Flyers, Rudge-Whlt-. worth, Waverleys, Cyclops, The Parrot, etc Repairs by experts. AH work guaran teed WE can afford to spend money m adver tising, so much Hondai-Lanka Tea is selling everybody likes it. 1 Smoke New Venua ,



xlsliburton Furniture Warehouse. — WICKER AND*'FANCY CHAIRS — ff W-^G^T^ With and withaub In New aiid (Choice MfTW^fw^W^^^^' Cushions, Designs ab \C^(^^l^Ww^^}^ At r'ces to Bn*b Seduced Prices f^^^^NfC^ili'iM^^^^ Jrom 5/6 eacbt Linoleums, Oarpeta, %r>S'^^?.'^^^^^^feft^ A choice assortment Rugß, Tapestries, ■i^' S^F^^k^^ffl V-Y "*i °^ Cretonnes, for Cretonnes, Mats, -Jf " -^Sti^TE^Sl3l!l2^ Toilet Ware, etc. Cushions, to choose "'>^'^ffi3SflMteteS!ll|&' horn. FITJEINIXXJR.IU o all kinds made^ on the Premises* Large Stocks of BEDSTEADS always on hand and arriving direct from Makers* T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite ;Aecadh.



New Zealand Insaraace Company. BSTABLIS h"e"d «* - 18 59} CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THEFBEMIIB AMd"IoALTHIIBT COLOHIAiJ COMPANY, * . NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY, PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— £400,000. FIRE AND HARINB RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS,] rHREWHING MAOHIHES! &o. 9 ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES E ¥, HANMER AGENT,



G. MEDDINS, (LATE W.CONGREVfi'S. TEE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER. CONSEQUENTLY THE CHEAPEST——J HAS the following New Seasonable Goods nsb opened at prices that defy legitimate competition:— SHEEP SHEARS^ SHEEP SHEARS. The Celebrated t.TJ.S and li.li.A TURKEY OIL STONES .—Keal Beauties.| LAWN MOWERS ! LAWN MOWERS ! ";NewEasy," "Crescent," "Philadelphia," and "Carbine."! ' JAPANNED TRUNKS." For the Million, Colonial Made. Good and strong, BURNETT STREET, Opposite Arcade.



OWING TO THE UNEXPECTED ABRIVAL OF 30 CASES 30 OF New Goods per s.s. lonic, were intended for our New Building, we have taken TEMPORARY PREMISES. (BELOW MR BURNAED'S) WHERE WE INTEND MAKING A GRAND DISPLAY OF Oilcloths, Linoleums, & Curtains, MITCHELL & TURNER. TO MY CLIENTS. T AM PREPARED TO DISPOSE OF ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS, TC BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. Is would be well to give me particulars prior to sheep being forwarded* DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON



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 L&ST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or 2 Owt. SACKS. Orders received by BliOH, Limited., DAVID THOMAS, OR THE N.Z. FABBIERH CO-IIPJBRATIVE il SSOCIATION OP CAJNTERBUBY, JLimited., OANTEEBUKY FKOZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PKODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary.



H. M. JONES. _; »\ — \&.f —«—. OricketingJ& Lawn Tennis Material. IMPORTED direat rom the bast London makers. Bats, youth 3 and J men's, "specially selected." The excellent Union Driver Champion, and others. Balls, Stumps, Glovei, Fads, Shields, etc RACQUETS.—The London, The Popular, The Champion, Victoria • Sampson, and others. TENNIS BALLS.— Slaymjers, Wisdens, and The Silverton, —SEWING MACHINES. AGENT ?FOR MILNER AND THOMPSON. THE HAAKE PIANOSj Are the [BEST VALUE obtainable for the^Money, and are EXGELLED BY NONE. May be had with or without our Patent Tuning Attachment, We have one of tho Largest and B?st Selected Stocks of PIANOS and ORGANS m tho Colony, from the leading English, German, French, and American Manufacturers. 2KX£EL S From - - - - - *°» p«month H. M. JONES.



Shipping. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION OOMPANr. LIMTTBO. FOR LOST DON. J%, JL "ROTAL MAIL'STIA- MERS, with superior w^^^^S^ 1 aooommodftt'onf orallclaaees v^KA^HißSetf o j passenger calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teaeriffa »ad Ply. month. Veaasl Ton Oommander From Date. Gothio Wel't'n Deo 7 lodlo ««4748 Kempaon... Marchl CARGO STEAMERS. ~ Kumara .«. 6500 Scotland Well'ton Nov 26 Tokomara 6232 Maxwell Well'ton Deo Mamari .• 3583 — Dec Mtutatua... 3322 — E. W. HANMEft, _ Agent. % J. ,^ - . v * f NSW ZEALAND |^:-_: •:;■ shipping oo.'b LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Vl* Monte Video, Tenerififa & Plymouth. Beat Accommodation for all classes of Passengers at Lowest Rates, Port of Steamers. Toes. Departure. Date. Wakanui 5706 Wellington Nov 30 Raknia 5628 — Dec 28 Paparoa 6372 — J aa 25 Waikato 4067 — to follow Gtarama 3803 — P« further particulars apply oo FRIBDLANDBR BROS., Led. Agents, Ashbartcn.



INVESTMENT SOCIETY. mHB SOCIETY is now taking MONEY JL ON DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Months 4J"per cent, FullJpartieulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. Office: Tancred Street THE DAINTIEST LITTIE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! " The Bambler." HAVING sold oat of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have jusc opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS n all sizes'and allotted with the cvel!- --asting 6 Sr J detachable Tyre. " XJEIE3 KAMJ3JL.EK.' ALVAJND INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy, RidiDg Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRBSi D. THOMAS. A OABD M RS A P riLARIDG E ii-» \J* V^LARIDG E TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBSJRTON. Terms on Application.



V mo STATtD THE SEASON AT LONGBEAOH. ALEXANDER'S HEIR, By St Alexander imp, dam Pearl, full sister to Mr Matthew Holmea'a Crown Prince HARVESTER, Bay Horse, 4yre, standing 17 hands, by Workman, dam Blosa, by Lord BeacoDsfield, etc., will travel the districts of Lowcliffe, Coldstream, Hinds, Willowby, Eiffelton, ar.J Longbeacn. CONQUEROR, Thoroughbred Horse by Medalltoo, dom Siesta, by Traducer, granddam Haruock imp. For terms, apply to the Owner, or man m barge. J C N GRIGG, 233 .. Longbe&ch ndENBITSTBPHENSO^ (successor ho Alfred Harrison.) Established 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 Sales of Stock, Household Furnl« uro, etc, as per arrangement, m any part the county. Advances made on Goods placed m my bands for Sale. Eegular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS, Agent: Norwloh Oulon Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS oq time pay meati from £3O@ per month. HENRY STEPHBNSON, AUCTIONEER ASHBURTONPERMANENT BUILDING AND