The Ashburton Guardian.

AsHBURToisr : FrHay, September I, 1899

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THE TRANSVAAL.

Speech by President Kruger. The following is a report of President Kruger's speech m the Volksraad, m June, on the subject of the franchise: —He thanked the Raad for agreeing to the resolution. They had nob done wrong m accepting it* They would gain the admiration of the world by this resolution, for they had reduced the time of waiting for the franchise from four* teen to nren years, or five and two years. These were troublous times, and he did not kaow what was going to happen. There were many of their enemies who wanted to " shoot" the Transvaal. The Government had never acted on the offensive, but had always been on the Bide which had given m. The other sida had not conceded one tittle. He could not give away any more now, for if they did they would be giving away their independence and their land. (H«ar, bear.) This resolution did not give away their independence, and they took m all nationali ties. While tho others were kicking up a rows 23,000 persons had sent m a petition to the Government saying they were quite satisfied with the Government, and did not want any change. These people mast be provided for, and he showed them that* without asking, he welcomed them to become burghers. They must not take any notice of those who were clamouring for the franchise. They did nob want the fran chise ; they wanted the country. "We have always aoted with justice," continued the President, *' and if we always do thab God will stand by as although tbe whole world wars. I thank you, gentlemen, again, and I aak the Raad to ad j jurn to enable the members to go before the people and ex plain tbe whole thing. Already the burg hers are running away with all kinds of ideas, and are going to hold a meeting at) Paardrkraal, of which I strongly disapproves It would be well thab some of the member, ahouid go there and explain matters to them. Ido not want war ; Ido nob want war. (iue President repeated these wordi a sacond time.) I will not give away any thing more, for justice must prevail. We must always abide by jusbice, for the Bible says * cursed be ths man who removes his neighbour's landmark.' The adjournment will only be for fifteen daj s, and tben you can come back and know exactly why.t to do. We must consult the people first, for the people ate the ! Komngstem' (Voice of the King.) If we go back to 1835 you will ace thab God has always been on our side, and although our independence had been taken from the once, he gave it back to us," His Honour ugain thanked the Raad for passing the resolution.

MAIL SUBSIDIES.

The evils of the system of mail subsidies are (says the London Daily Mail) once again brought prominently to the front by the rtjection by the O»pe Government of the tender for the South African mail contract, which would have called into existence a new line of fast mercantile steamers. This njection hats to be ratified by the Legislative Chamber, so there is still ground for hope that, even if it bs not rescinded, at least the successful tenderers will be forced to construct steamers of the same number and speed as Mr Van Laun and his syndicate proposed to build. One of the worst evils of subsidies might be largely counteracted if only more stringent conditions as to speed were enforced. As it is, these mail contracts, which should serve as a strong stimulus for the construction of fast mercantile cruisers, capable of surpassing the ships of other European nations, have actually acted as a check, A few com panies have came to regard the mail contracts as their private perquisities, having taken the precaution to square nearly all possible rivals, and now, when tn«y tender, they never dream of increasing the speed m order to bring themselves up to the level of Gontinen tial rivals. These mail subsidies are also at the root of preference of pas sengers for German and other Con tinental liners. So long as the subsidy is safe, the company cares little about the passenger. His wants and require ments are practically disregared, be is charged exorbitantly for every little luxury, his comforts are largely a matter cf chance. No wonder, then, he transfers, himself, bag and baggage, to steamers, irrespective of their flag, where he is treated with consideration. Had Mr Van Laun and his friends the courage to persevere with their. steamers without regard to the sub sidy, British naval enterprise would be greatly quickened. It would intro duce a new element of competition, which is sorely needed, and nowhere more so than m South African shipping circles.

A Philanthropist.

OPha Agent General of Vitadatio, Mr S A Palmer, has just intimated a moat remarkable departure. The works of Charles M Sheldon have sprung into protninenoe, and are attracting the attention of the entire English speaking races of the world and probably others. Mr Palmer, m his generosity, has arranged with the publishers for a quarter million copies of this most noted anthor's works, and will send to any address m the oolonie*, a copy, on receipt of twopence m stamps, or the five copies on receipt of six pence m stamps, which will only cover postage, packing, etc. Vitadatio's aim is nob only to cure the people of diseases, but also to instruct and lead their minds to the nobler aspirations. The lisb of books is as follows:—"In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do?" "The Crucifixion of Philip Strong,* " His Brother's Keeper," " Malcoin Kirk," '• Richard Hardy's Seven D^ys." Mr Palmer is certainly going out of the usual way to reach the people, and practioal phiiantrophy speaks for itself. At anyrate, he is to be con mended. Letters addressed Sheldon," care Vitadatio, Melbourne.



MISS CARSON rfIRACHER of Pianoforte and Or^au, ! F.fr terms, etc., »ji;]yat Residence, Corner of Wills and William Streets neat Wakanui Road East. 19$ THE ART OF SINGING. MRS Ht'EERT STEEL rpEAOHER OF SINGING and VOIOSS t • PRODUCTION Address-Havelook Street West. Terms, &c ,on application. 5 i?S PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND (THEORY OF MUBIO. ■\/T R S 13 OWM A N Tjl O Z Member of the Canterbury fctociity «f Professional Mnsioians, HAVEU)OK STEKOT, ASHBUEttOH, npils prepared for Trinity Colloge «xmu* nations. J. L. HIGGS, ART DECORATOR t BIGNWEITEBi TT7I-3HES to intimate to the LadiM of Aihburton that he has made a Spwsiai B»ady of COLOUR daring the last 8«r«it«« Years, and is therefore prepared to give titt« GREATEST SATISFACTION HOUSlfi DECORATING. Tkbms Modkbatb. Workmanship Siookd to Nobb. Apply early to avoid the rush for BPRISG CLEANING J, L. "SIGGS, TANCRED STREET. A. AGEE, ARCHITECT, Eia mnOSE .bout to BUILD will do well X pay a Vißib to my Offioa |a tht Aroade Chambers, where PLANS OF LATEST DESIGNS m Villas, Bhope, Cottages, ate, may be Neat My Extensive Practice as a British Architect for many years m London enables me to introduce the most Useful Household . Conveniences, oombined with Elegance and Economy. A. AGEB, — ARCHITECT Em. ( WANTED. POULTRY BREEDING.— Now is the time for farmers to get good stock Cockerels at the Pelhabi Yards, Ashbortoa WANTED Known -That the Sale of the Age is now on ati Wohthoom and Heffobd's, The Corner, WANTED—A dozen smart Ladiat fco try onr new kangaroo calf Shoe.— Mellor's^ Zeal and ia Boot Store. TT7"ANTED Known—Good vajca for litU V V money at Mkllob's, Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— 5000 pairs of Ladi« and Men's Boots and Shoes.—Apply to Mbllob, Tanored Street mENDERS wanted for the sale of 500 .L pairs of boots.—Apply to Mbllob Zealandia Boot Store. T7IOUND—In Tanored Street, the obeapeat JD and most reliable Boot Shop.— Msllor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio ißluoher).—Millobli Zoalandia Boot Store? OR Sale, Cheap—Six Dotew c Children* ankle strapc—Mbllob'i Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Bftle, Cheap—A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4s lid-—Mmaob'b Zealandui Boot Store, npENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairs of Mbllob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. I AM now opening a lot of Blanket, Flannels, and other Woollen Goods bought before the riae m the Price of Wool, which I am offering at former prices. A nice lot of Men's, Youths", and Boys' Suite made to special order. Orders for Suits taken—Fit and Workmanship guaranteed. Covert Coats from 50a ; at Rt Aloobk's. WANTED Known—Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at Muxob's Zealandia Bo»fc Store. ALFREJD^"MARTIN, ' "FOBBING, PLASTERING, AND BRICK el WORK DONE. Ranges and Copptn set. Orders striotly attended to. Address— { Mb Young's Cottage, Cox Street, Ashburton. 10 OSFORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER ft EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Districts every four months—vis. March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Mnsio Studio, Aroade Chambers, Ashburton, or at Commercial Hotel. 6 252 ~~ b". w. hajsmer. NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW .PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with tb« Farmers' Co-operaciva 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 eociation at the corner ot West Street and Havelock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises.) STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. XWi "eTw, HANMKR,



TREES FOR SALE, 140,000"""™ INSIGNIS 100,000 LABOH 1 X f\f\f\ FRUIT TREES ID, \JV\J (all kinds) 1 A AAA ORNAMENTALf XU,UUU TREKS & SHURBB pr AAA choice:roses 3 AAA WALNUTS ANDf ,UUU Spanish Chestnuts, AND THE MANY OTHER PLANTS, ROOTS, ETC.. FOUND IN A LARGE NURSERY STOCK-i SPECIAL OF2ER. All Fruit Trees and Roses that die m Planting WILL BE REPLACED by hay» ing imw trees supplied to the Purchaser it the Nursery free of oost. Order early and m secure belt selection. THOMAT SEALY, NURSERYMAN, ETC., RIVER BANK, ASHBUKTON, Telephone No 50. P.O. Box 33, Frank Curtis, THE LEADING Watchmaker, Jeweller, and Optician. JUST LANDED: i "T ARGE STOCK of NICKEL and other i _I_J Watches, being imported direct and j manufactured to my own design. These | WATCHES will be found fco give every satisfaction. | A special value line at" £1 is Jweil worth ! inspection, ROTHERHAMS, WATERBURYS, Etc., In all grades and prices. ! KEEPERS & WEDDING RINGS of my own manufacture—guaranteed 18 carat—kept m all bizqb and designs. AS USUAL—MY BROOCHES, GEM RINGS, AND STOCK OF JEWELLERY m the Largest and£ Best Assorted m Ash burton. Presentation Clocks and Alarm's m all prices and designs, REPAIRS effected with my usual prompt, ness and exactitude. OLD JEWELLERY Re-made into up-to-date fashions, ac moderate I rates. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. |J. V. DE BEER, THE LEADING JEWELLER * WATCHMAKER, IS NOW SHOWING NEW GOODS NEW GOODS A LARGE STOCK of the (Newest, Brightest, and up-to-date Jewill&bt. [INSPECT. — INSPECT. All article* marked m Plain Figures. Just received a line of Rothebham'b Oelebbatied Ekgush Levers, Made Specially to his order, with Extra Jewels, and very heavy Cases to suit hard wear. A few Ladies' Rolled G >ld Watche*, Ten to Twenty Years'^GOARAHiSE, very highly recommended. Greenstone is now very fashion^ able. A new assortment of Choice Designs. SPECTACLES. SPECTACLES. A lull Stock of Lenses, on the inter changeable system. Convex and Concave, both m Blue and White. The Latest Novelty m Eyeglasses, •* k THE BEVLUC." Light and Easy, will ,not fall off. SIGHT TESTING A SPECIALTY. REPAIRS Prompt. — REPAIRS Neat. J. V.DEBEER, ! ;(Late S. Salek) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T, HTUHDBIIJi.,, B. OKDBILL T H. UNDEILL KhD CO., T7IURNJSHING UNDERTAKERS | Jj URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. i TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths m Stock. -— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T, Andrews, fa-aat Belt, j



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TO THE DEAF.—A rich lady, cured o her Deafness and noisea m the head by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, has sent £1000 to his Institute, so thab deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drums may have them free. Apply to Department, NS. The Institute, "Longcott," Gunnersbury, London, W , EagLai.



WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T Aid now makiegSLIBERAL OASH ADVANCES, FREE OF [COMMISSION, upon at! IV OOL placed m my hands for Sale eithw la Athbtutofi, Timaru, or for Shipment. ■■ " (This Season's WOOL SALES for CANTERBURY hare been fixed as under, viti— CHRISTCHURCE-Nov.mber 23, 1899; December 14, 1899; January 18, t9OO February 9,1900. TIM ARU—December 1, 1899; January 5, 1900; Febrtnry 7, 1900. WOOLPACKS and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest) Market Rates. D. THOMAS, Ashburton. -PUR E _8 E E D S- I HAVE lately erected, regardless of Cost, the MOST COMPLETE Seed ("leaning* JPlant South of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmen to Inspect the tame at Work. I am now prepared to CLEAN for Farmers any Description of SEEDS & GEAIN And will GUARANTEE to Rive them SATISFACTION. | I CMi Supply Best RYEGRASB and COCKSFOOT, locally grown; ulao, Best CLOVERS, Dressed by my own machines, the purity of whioh must be seen to be appreciated. Aleo-HUB*T and Son's Beßt ENGLISH CLOVERS, RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc. I DAVID THOMAS, ABHBURTON. HAVE YOU HEARD THE STARTLING NEWS? NO, WHAT IS IT •? WHY, THE SALE OF SMITH'S ASSIGNED STOCK IS BEING CONTINUED FOR — A FEW DAYS LONGER — Until their Ohristohurch Premises are ready for their occupation. TN ffHE MEANTIME, the Goods are being Sold at Prices that are Simply PARALYSING. To enumerate the Prices of the whole of this F"ir»<-C?las« Stock would be impossible, but a few will show the People of Ashburton that WE are the People to deal with. There is no need to send your money to Chriitohnroh when you oan get your Goods as follows :— Sewing Cottons, a few left at ... .«, .- lOd per dozen Cro Cotton Reels ... .- ... .- 6d per dozen Ladies' all* Wool Cashmere Gloves from .„ ~. 3d per pair Ladies' Black Silk Glove* from ... ... «. 6d per pair Yard wide Flannelette, with fancy Border, from .„ 2s 6d per dozen Reversible Plaid Flannelette from ... ... .- 3a 6d per dozen White Calico from ... _ .. «. Is 6d per dozen Cretonnes, choice Patterns, from ... — ... 3s 9d per dcsio Colored Dreai Sergei, Including Navy, from - ... lO£ per yard Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers ... ... — 4s lid per pair Ypuths' Colonial Tweed Suits, three garment*, from — 12a 6d Men's Mackintoshes, sewn throughout, ... M 27a 6d THESE FRICJSS ARE STARTLING INOUQH« But Come and See ne, and yo« will own, aa those who have been My,* thab our Stook is tbe Cheapest that has ever been shown m Ashbuiton. Don't Forget •— These Prices only at the Sale of— SMITH'S ASSIGNED STOCK, NEXT REGISTRAR'S OFFICE, TANCRED STREET. F S- MALCOLM, Vendor J. SEALY AND CO. NEW SEEDS! NEW SEEDS! NEW SEEDS! FOR THE FARM.—lncluding Clovers, Byegrass, Cocksfoot^ Turnips, Eape and Peas. »EW SEEDS FOE THE VEGETABLE GARDEN In any Quantity Required, or m3d ackets. NEW FLOWER SEEDS IN Id PACKETS OR 9d PER DOZEN | PACKETS ASSORTED. NEW GARDEN REQUISITES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. I m urn Q ti-11111a ! IST WHEELS AND'S BLIGHT SPECIFIC.—One dressing according to directions; will thoroughly eradicate Scale Blight from fruit trees. TKEE LUCERNE. ""ST J. SEALY AND CO. \ 8 52



Ashburton P nit'tre Warehouse. — WIOKSR AND"' XfInCY CHAIRS- Jp^^^^^^ryf^ With and without la New and Choice i CW^-^m^ Cothionb, Daiigaa at ! 'ifffw M ftloa< *° BHit**n ' Siduoed Prices. W^^^^^. 'jJi^Z^ tsom 5^6 wcl>* Linoleums, Carpets, *^^^^S^PSffl wm ' A choice assortmeni Toilet Ware, etc. rf^^H^^^H Cushions, to choois TJJEtJfcLJ of all kinds made on the Premises. Large Stocks of BEDSTEADS always on hand and arriving direct from Makers. T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Aboabb. EAST HTREET H. M. JONES. —M—- TJIfidDTJOTIO]* SAL£ Prior to STOCKTAKING, fco September 30. CHINA, GLASSWARE, & VASES Specially Reduced to OJear. s^ Circulating Library for Sale*®* 1 A f\f\ VOi(UMES» by Various Popular and Standard Authors, for SALE—CHEAP. A Good Opportunity for any District starting a LIBRARY. AGENTS FOR MILNfiR AND THOMPSON S -PIANOS— By Brinsmead and Sons, Hopkiasoo, (Gosi and ~PT A ISTOQ—■- K-allmaD« Waganr, Collard and Collard, Broad _L XxjLXN v/O wood, Haake, Spaethe, Channell and Sob, Lipp — PIANOS — and Sohn. — OItGrAINS— By Ball and Co, Smith, and the "Needham Company, C\T%f^ A "XTQ- Willcox and White, Mason and Hamlin, the Chicago Com v/XtiVjTxjLiJN O pany, Palace Organ Company, and other makers. -ORGANS- Feom a©B 1O» to dSSO. ORGANS From ... « .„ .„ .„ ,„ lOsi per month MAN OH „ _ ... ... SOs „  LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. — Bbst Cash Valtjh Obtainablb, Latest Books by every Mail, at Published Prices for Cash. Magazines and Periodicals. At LOWEST CASH PRICES m all Departments. Equal to Coristohurch And Dune, din Houses. Do your Business here and keep the Trade m the District INSPECTION INVITED. h. m."Jones. - IMPORTANT NOTICE tt LAST FOURTEEN DAYS OF ANDREW ORBS GREAT SALE OF Drapery, Clothing 1, and Boots. i GREATER REDUCTIONS THAN EVER. DRESSMAKING REDUCED DURING .THE BALE ANDREW ORR. TO MY CLIENTS. T AM PREPARED TO DISPOSE OF ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIELB FREEZING WORKS, TO BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. It would bejvell to give me particulars prior to aheep^being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ASBLBUBTON 1



Shipping ___^ STA Kr, SITCMi AND ALBION I OriVPATV. LTMITFiD. POB LONDON. ! £% X "OOf AL MAIL STEA. ' ■*-* MIRS, wibh saperior i _W#fli*Ss^' fteoommodatlonforallolaasea &--m*^m of psaaenpera, calling »t Monte Tideo or Rio, Teoeriffe »nd Ply. moafah. _ Vessel Ton Oomoiander From D»te. Gothio - 7730 Kidley ... Wel'fc'n July 20 » lonio — 4748 Kempson WelVnOcb. 12 "" CARGO STEAMERS. •Delphic,,.jß273 Snowden Lyt'l'fcon June 29 *Aotea .«5564 Evans — August Pakeha .»4331 Prosier — August ; Maori ...[5317 Moffatt ■— Sept ... |*Carries Third-class Passengers. E.fW. HANMSK. Agent. m,H E jaß&Jb NEW ZEALAND *SI|JHK&eS!HIPPINa OO.'S LINE EOYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Mont* Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Bost Aocommodatien far all classes of Paesengerß at Lowß»fe Rates. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Bakaia 6683 — August 3 Pap-wiui 7000 — Augusb 31 Ruahine 6127 — Sapb. 28 Wakanui "000 — Oct. 25 Paparoa 7000 — tfov 23 CARGO STEAMERS. Kalrnsh re 8000 Lyttelton June 27 Tekoa .- 4050 Wellington July Waikato ... 4767 Lyttelton July F»r farther particular* apply to *RIBDLANDER BROS., Lot. Agents, AnVtbrjrtxm, KION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS gAH FRCMLITTELTON AS UNDER: For Wesbport and Greymotith—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise orient m Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are eubjeeb to alteration ; eference should therefore be made to Ohrlstchurch daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply fco F» lERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton BL--— .-JgggUgE'^ J3 HENRY STEPHENSON, (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stook Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni nre, etc., as per arrangement, m any part the oounby. Advanoes made on Goods placed m my naads for Sale. Begular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and afa Auction on SATURDAYS. Agent: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PJANOS and ORGANS on time pay m«nt» from jSOs per month. HENKY STiPHINSON, AUCTIONEER SHAG POINT COAL. THE PBEMIER OTAGO COAL. UNEQUALLED FOR HOUSEHOLD AND STEAM PURPOSES. npHE SHAG POINT COAL COMPANY X hareby notify thab MESSRS W. H. COLLINS & CO. are their OJNJL«!r Agents m Ashburton for THE GENUINE SHAG POINT COAL. All orders entrusted to them will receive prompt attention. Colliery: Shag Point. j Head Office: Yogel Streeb, Dunedin, GEO. R. OHEESEMAN, 18 General Manager. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " ! « The Rambler. v HAVING Bold oat of my old etock of these superior Bicycles, I have juec opened op a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS In all sizes'and all fitted with the eve? asting G & J detachable Tyre.) " XJEIJE KAMBI^ER, 1 CALLED INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES* JD s _THOMAS i _ WANTED Known—You can now buy all oar well assorted and new Stock at Hale prices,—Nouthoote and