The Ashburton Guardian.

V tol xxi. no, 4982

Ashburton ; Mon.hiy, December 4, 1899.

pkice : One Penny

Australian Politics.

- Melbourne, Dec 1 The Turner Government was slain by its friends. Sir G. Tamer said the feeling m the House was not reflected by the country. He aßked Lord Bras sey for a dissolution. The latter ! deliberated for a couple of hours, and then refused to grant a dissolution. The debate througkout was of a poor character. Eighteen former supporters voted against the Governnsent. Mr McLean was summoned, and ia now forming a Cabinet. Brisbane, December 1 When the House met Mr Dawson annonnced the formation of his Minis try. He said his position was unique, and if the House were not prepared to accept his Ministry they must accept the responsibility of rejecting it. It was usual to give an incoming Ministry a certain amount of time m which to formulate a policy, and he thought he was entitled to an adjournment till Tuesday. Mr Philip announced that he had been elected leader of the Opposition, and said he preferred to go on with the business. Mr Dawson tnen moved the adjournment until Tuesdry This was negatived by ten votea, 36 to 26, Mr Dawson will pro bably announce his resignation on Tuesday.

THE FIRES IN AUSTRALIA.

United Press Assooiation—By Eleotric Telegraph—Copyright

Sydney, December 1 A groomj nrmed Stewart, died from burns receivfld m the fire at Wyalong, There were a number of narrow escapes. Hundreds of homeless people are camped on a common at Warren.

GREAT BRITAIN'S FOREIGN RELATIONS.

linked Press Association—By Electric Telegraph — Copy righto

Londow, December 1 Lord Salisbury thanked Oount Mura viefl, the Russian Minister for Foreign Aftaira, for the reception accorded the British cruiser M.< lita on the occasion of her visit to Odessa. The message has given much satisfaction m St Petersburg.



" TT IT A D A I I THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY. ANOTHER GREAT TRIUMPH OVER •• HYDATIDS"! A grateful Patient given unsolicited and valuable testimony to the iffioaoy of this pieat Herbal K*m«'ly, Read, carefu/ly and inveitigate for yourself. 29 Packingiiton et., St. Kilda. Mr S A Palmer, Vitadatio Institute, Bourke eb. Sir,—As I consider Webbers' Great Herbal Remedy, •« Vitadatio," ha* been the tola means of saving my life I think the least I o?n do ie to hand you this testimonial, so that othem suffering the same as myself may know that there is a certain reliable cure for them m " Webber's Vitadatio," if it is only given a fair trial. The simple facts of my case are as follows:—For the past 10 years I have been under thefcreatroentof doctors m Fitaroy and St. Kilda, as well as some of the best m OolliDa street Some were of opinion tbr,b I was suffering from consumption, wi.ilab others stated it was pleuriay. At any rate they could give me no relief, let alone cure mo. You can easily imagine that I had little hope of ever being cured. But one day I noticed an advertised cure by "Webber's Vitedabio," and the symptoms of the patient being somewhat similar to my own, I thought I would give it a trial, with the result 'that mooh taking only two large bottlea, I felt after better, and continued the medicine. By the time I had taken eight bottles I wat wonderfully recovered, but one day took very ill, and vomited up a lot of Blimy matter, which was afterwards examined by the doctor, and pronounced to be Hyrfatids. I continned to vomib these "Hydatids" for some time, but at last it died away. Thii 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 whole of my life. I consider " Webber's Vitadatio " a miracle-worker. I am well-known m Fitzroy, and there are many others just as much astonished at my cure as I am. I shall be pleased to spank to anyone and give them my own experience of the worth o " Webber's Vitadatio." You are at perfe liberty to make what use you like of thi testimonial. I may add I am now able to do all my own^ household work j a thing I havi been ucable to do for years.—Yours very gratefully, Mrs) CARRIE HOCKING Witness—G E Richardson, 19/9/89 VITADAaiCIS A 'IfcULY WONDER FUL MEDIOINE. Vitadatio sold eveiywhere, 53 6d and 3s 6d Head Office for N Z — 39Manne88 Street, Wellington. Aak your Chemist or Grocer for it. BUSINESS CHANGE, T HAVE much pleasure m announcing , that I have purchased the SADDLERY BUSINESS Litely conducted by Mr J. ff. Jamiesow, And respectfully solicit a oontinuance of the liberal support accorded to my pre decessor. ALL ORDERS promptly executed, and all work GUARANTEED. Robert Anderson, EAST STREET, ASHBUBTOtf 11 10 T - THINGS - ' i WORTH KNOW I NIG imHAT You oan SAVE MONEY iffycii Buy your Boots from NiCHOL43 & PICKFOED, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS 0 BOOT 3 AND SHOES, East Street, Ashburton. BOOTS & SHOES- Of Every Description Made to Measure Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment being exercised s Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Material! Guarante co CHARGES MODERATE. Bring Your Repairs to — NICHOLAS & PICKFa D Lata McDonald & McDiarmid. BB.i. and T.U.S. Sheep Shears 3s 6d • per pair at Fletchsr Bros., Cash Supply Stores. rfIHE ••CORNER" is where you gob X "Solid Value for O*ah." Try our Outfitting Department. Everything up to date—Nore booth and Hefford ON V BODY kha Sco ohmrne dns teas, M'Keozie's Hoodai-Lanka Tea, because it saves the quid siller, an' gangs faur. Imphm 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 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 public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. Discount for cash as usual. Pepairs done at once. Best Sole Leather used and work" manship, at The Hal), Kant Street, Ash' burtQP}



WANTED Known—That the arrival of the lonic completes our season's importations, which are fully double those of previous seasons. Each department ready r big business—Mitchbll & Tubmsk,



Established 1880 Telephone 69 BAKER BROS., FURNISHING TrNDERTAKERS DBNISHING U NDBRTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Lstes Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanoi Road and Cass Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Faotory. riIHE Newest Deeigoa m Stamped Mou JL Mellick, Moldavian, Countess, Ceylo Ribbon, Brooklyn, and Lice Work now i stock. Linen Goods, Colored Linen ; Canvas, Giant, Reliable, Butterfly, and Berlin Wools. Crewel, Leviathan, Embroidery and Knit ting Silks. Floss, Arasene, Perline, Zanzi bar, and Congress Cottons, and all the ebes necessary for Art Needlework to be had at Mrs Aloork's.



The rise m the price of wool and the firm 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 I have recently issued revised price lists show ing a considerabi rise m the prices of all Tweeds, Coatings, Vicugnas, &c. Messrs Craighead & Bebrtman 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 prinoipal New Zealand mills net before the rise, and will give their customers the full benefit of their timely contraots. Messrs Craighead and Berry man invite an eariy 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



You can easily buy worse ; You oan hardly buy as good ; You cannot buy better. npHEREFORE score out the two top X Lines and plump for MoKenzie's Unblended Hondal-H&nka Teas—packed m Ceylon.



A Graceful Act.—When interviewing the returning officer regarding his nomination paper for the luvercargill Sat, Mr Hasan (says the Scut Aland News) discovered that the nomination paper lodged by Mr K«llv/, officially filed by the returning officer, waa informal. Now, Mr Hanan, instead ef keeping his own counsel regarding the matter, at once informed Mr Kolly of the defect. Weedleaa to say, Mr Keliy exprcs el his gratitude for the chivalrous action, and rectified the error. EUd Mr Hmia not informed Mr Keliy of the mistake m his nomination, then, as Mr Hanan's nomination paper would have been the only valid one lodged, he (Mr Hanan) would have had to be declared dulyelected member for Invercargil! without) a contest* Mr Hanan'a action m this matter will receive the commendation of all honourable men and Women.



Without x peer m al! the World. UnrfvaHeci, U;:exccL!-=t!. J: || || i| ;| || |! j| \J)uqtop's I J |«aa^ |^^# |^i tobacco 6 "Strives to Excel," and comes m "Easily First."



Dbar Bot,— T7"OU great babyj! Are you Mill Jmud about the tiff we had the other'night ? Don't keep'a grudge over a little' thing like that. I haven't seen him aince,and next time Ido I'll be very cool to him. Will that do} Ootne 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 -1 have The more I hear and see of ie the gladder I am Not a word against it, and ah the girls who have ridden one say it is too perfectly lonely. No trouble with repairs. Strong as an Jronolad and so dainty m appearance* It i3> darling. Just call on the agents and they will tel you all about the chain and bearings and things better than I can. But I do'(hope you'll get one. I'm sure I'll like your look best on a STERLING-. Toura lovingly,—- Nellie. NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND. ' (Limited.) Capital £1,000000 £200,000 PAID UP. London Office""B, Great Winchestert£Street NOTICE m FARMERS TT^E are making ADVANCES on GRAIN, etc , for Shipment on growers account, and,having a thoroughly efficien Staff ir 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. We are also m 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, oar machinery for cleaning the latter being of the latest and best American patterns. FBOZBN 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 m our service for some 15 years, and gives special attention to the disposal of consign ments without the intervention of outside Brokers. WOOL CONSIGNMENTS, either for I local sale or shipment, will always have our usual care, which has earned its own reputation from our position m the list of Woo! Exporters for New Zealand, while ! pur 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 m our hands for Sale, or pending ultimate ship- I ment a* Five per cent*lnterest Free or Advance Commission. G. F. MAKTIN MANAGER. m connection with the above we teg to intimate that Mr Edward Saundebs has been appointed to act as our Sub-Agent m the Ashburton County, and will afford all information as to chargns, etc, on produce placed m the Company's hands for Sale or Shipment, also for the sale of Woolpaoks, Corn Sacks, Seeds, etc., all of which we import, or supply. 9 59 HOW IS IT the Aloorn's can cell so oheap ? Easy, when you know that their rent ia less than one-third it would be m East Street, and that they do most of the work themselves. If you want, a nioe Suit for yourself or your boys, or Boots or Shoes for wife or daughter, come to Robert Aloorn's, Havelock Street, where you will get them good as well as cheap. . METHVEN—Why is the British Roldier like Hondai-Lanka Tea ? Because the quality is quickly shown when m hot water ! Hibbs Bros, sell it m packets and Ceylon packed boxes. Smoke New Team



T.U.S. 8.8.A. T.U.S. SHEEP SHEARS SHEEP SHEARS GARDEN TOOLS GARDEN TOOLS At prices that cannot be surpassed at HARDLBY Bros. ENAMEL GOODS s ENAMEL GOODS In Great Variety Enamel Milk Buckets, Bathe, Sinks, Basins, eto.) WINDMILLS supplied and fixed from £11 10a. ALL KINDS OF PLUMBING WORK done at the shortest notice BPOUTING, RIDGING, * TANKS, maou factured on the Premises HARDLEY BROS. E. W. HANMER NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with the Farmers' Co-operaoive Association, have much pleasure m stating that m future I shall carry on my business at the offices and etore lately occupied by the above As soclation 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. Smoke New Venus



THE PRIZE CLYDESD 4LE DRAUGHT STALLIONS PRINCE ALEXANDER | AND CRAIGIELEE Will Travel the Ashbarton and surround ing Districts this season. For terms apply to R. CLARKE, 10 66 or Man m charge.' LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the la twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. (This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam md Household Coal m the market. Used Id the Woollen Faotory and Cante bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES CO G. T, PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. Bicycle Harvest. LANDELLS & SON, ENGINEERS & BICYCLE MAKERS BCRTSETT STREET, Next the Club, TO the Farmers and General Public of Ashburton, —We beg to state that we have reaped a harveßt m Bicycles, havir just landed a big consignment of first-class jiggers at £14 10a; We are the oldest bicycle firm m Ashburton and intend to uphold our reputation. Agents for White Flyers, Rudge-Whit-. worth, Waverleys, Cyclops, The Parrot, eto Repairs by experts. All work guara^ teed WE can afford to spend money m adver tising, so much Flondai-Lanka Tea is Belling everybody likes it. npHE "cbßNEß^^the place to buy X Ladies' Belts, Veilings, Collars, and Cuffs, Fancy Bows and Lingeries—North- OOTI AND HSFFOBD



ESTABLISHED' «. „ 185 9 CAPITAL^ONFMILLION. TBEPBEMIEE AND~WEALTHISST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBBSRALITf PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVE 3— ,£-£OO,OOO. FIRE AND RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, riIEESHING MACHINES, &0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RaTBS c w. hanmer: AGENT, ~Gr. MEDDINS, (LATE W.CO NGREVE'S. THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGERS —CONSEQUENTLY THE OHKAPEST - HAS the following New Seasonable Goods usb opened.at prices that|defy legitimate^ competition:— SHEEP SHEAES SHEEP SHEARS. The Celebrated I.H.S and G.J3.A.. TUB* KEY QIL STONES .—Real Beautiea.f LAWN MOWERS ! LAWN MOWERS ! i " New Easy," " Crescent," " Philadelphia," and " Carbine." " JAPANNED TRUNKS." For the Million. Colonial Blade. Good and strong. BURNETT STREET, Opposite Arcade, Ashburton Furniture Warehouse. — WICKER AND" FANCY CHAIRS — /^f^^^^fe^w^ w With* and" without In New and Choice Cushions, Designß at &t priceßloßUit" * Reduced Prices" #:v^^^H'\MT^**^l^b from 5/6 each, — - • tw^flPilw Linoleums, Carpets, xf'?^s^^Mj':M^^k^M A choice assortment Rugs, Tapestries, P^T l~> *y \^p/ tJ of Cretonnes, for Cretonnes, Mats, ft 1 Toilet Ware, etc. ;-ffe^gSS#ipM Cushions, to choose -r :;-.:-"-"-I-- \:'-^J■•■■'■'r:r~'-'^---AM^^ from. FtTftNIXXJJRIfI 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 ;Arcadk.



WOOL SEASON, 18994900 WE SHALL BE REPBESENTED at the Christchurch and Timari fixtures, and have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing o OLIPS privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton or Tinwald stores, and Ben on to either Ohristchurch or Timaru, free of all charges, except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway atatioi will pleast consign as follows :— If intended for sale at ABhburton—Friedlandcr Bros.', Ltd, Siding, Ashborton If intended for sale at Christohurch—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington If intended for sa!e or shipment at Timarn—-Mill and Co.'s Siding, Timaru If intended for>hipment at Lyttelton—N.Z. Shipping Co.'s Dumping Shed, Lyttelton WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, BRANDING, and other Shearing Requisites SUPPLIED, AT LOWEST BATE?. Our Next Sale will take place at. Christchurch on TfIUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1899, For which Catalogues close on MONDAY, December 11, 1899, FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. 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 b/ irKIEI>I^AJ\X>Jti]It BROH., Umtte&.,{ DAVID THOMAS, OR THE N.Z. FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE A BSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited., OANTEBBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE I EXPOKT COMPANY* LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary. OWING TO THE UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL OF j 30 CASES 30 OF New Goods per s.s, lonic f TTTHIOH were intended for our New Building, we have taken TEMPORARY PREMISES. (BELOW MB BURNABD'S) WHEBE^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, TO BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. Ie would be well to give m 8 particulars prior to sheep being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON:



Shipping SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. JgkJL T>OYAL MAIL STEA- I^^^^P^. _O> MERS, with superior accommodation for all classes ■^■MJlSSSsSraal o f ,p assen g o ). St calling at Monte Video or Klo, Tenerlffe »nd Ply month. Vessel Ton Commanderl. From Date. Gotblo — 7730 Kidley Wel't'n Deo 7 lenio «, 4748 Kempson... I March 1 CARGO STEAMERS. ~ Kumara ,„ 6500 Scotland Well'ton Nov 26 Tokomaru 6232 Maxwell WeU'ton Deo Mamari »_ 3583 —> Deo Matatna.™ 33221 E. W. HANMER. _ Agent. j^jttimJt NEW ZEALAND ,Jflj|jgg||jS HIPP ING OO.'S LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON/ Vl* Mvnta Vide*, tTenerlffe & Plymouth. Bwtt Aooommodation fer all olaiaoe of PiMtngew *t Lowest Rates. Port ©f Bioamen. Tons. Departure, Date, Wakanui 5706 Wellington Nov 30 Rakaia 5628 — Dec 28 Paparoa 6372 — Jaa 25 Waikato 4067 — Fo follow Ofctrams, 3803 — Far farther partionlars apply to fBIBDLANDER BROS., Lxp. Agenta, Ashbnrtan. rilO STAND THE SEASON AT LONGBEAOH. ALEXANDER'S HEIR, By 8b Alexander imp, dam Pearl, full sister to Mr Matthew Holmes's Crown Prince HAKVESTER, Bay Horse, 4yra, standing 17 hands, by Workman, dam Bloss, by Lord Beacooefield, etc., will travel the dlatricts of Lowcliffe, Coldstream, Hinds, Wiilowby, Eiffelton, and Longbeacn. CONQUEROR, Thoroughbred Horse by Medallion, dam Siesta, by Traducer, granddam Hamock imp. For terms, apply to the Owner, or man m harge. JON GRIGG, 233 Longbeach "henry steiphenson7~ ((successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER TTTEEKLY 84LES of Live Stock W Produce, Furniture, etc, EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Fund are, eto., as per arrangement, m any part the oounty. Advances made en Goods placed In my bands for Sale* B«gular Conaignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction en SATURDAYS. AoEiTf: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company A Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay manta from $£Oh per month. HBNRY STE*PHENSON, AUCTIONEER ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. mHB SOCIETY is now taking MONEY JL ON DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Months 4£Jper cent, Full^partioulara on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. Offioe: Taucred Street THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! " The Bambler." HAVING sold oat o! my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have jaac opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RiCERS, ROAD KACER3, & ROADSTERS n all sizoe'and allotted with the ever^ ■■ting Q & J detachable Tyre. " XJHE! RAMB^EB,' ALb ASkD INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Eaay. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth, ACCESSORIES IN SPOOK OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRESi D. THOMAS. A OAED M RS A P rtLARIDQE xX« \J 9 V^LARIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Applicatioß, ?