The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi, no. 4970

Ashburton : Monlay, November 20, 1899.

price : Oue Peauy

THE BOER WAR.

AN IRISH UITLANDER ON THE BOERS. The New Zealand Tablet quotes part of a letter, written by an Irish Nationalise ia Johannesburg, who shows that the grievances under which the general run of Uifclanders laboured ! were greatly accentuated m the case of Catholics and Jews, He says:—l 1 First of all, I may remark I atn a J strong Irish Nationalist. I am the Bon of a prominent Catholic and , Irishman m the north of London, and did my share m Irish national work m that district m years gone by ; and therefore when I see former friends supporting the action of the Irish , party on South African affairs I feel sure they have not a true knowledge of the position as it stands at present. As one who has been m thia country some few years now and travelled north, south, east and west, speaking both Dutch and Kaffir languages, and having a thorough knowledge of the Colonial Dutch and Transvaal Boer, I am sure my experiences and thoughts on the situation will bear fruit. There are grievances existing m the Transvaal today that people at home know nothing about but m this country are heard a good deal of. Irishmen here, I might say nine-tenths of them, support -the demands of the Uitlander Council, and lately both m the Transeaal and the Colonies have spoken out emphatically on the question. It is all nonsense to place the Uitlander and Boer position on the same level as the Nationalist and Saxon posititn iv Ireland. There, at all events, you have m the nine teenth century the legal right to prsc tice your religion, m the Transvaal you have the privilege only, but no legal right. A Catholic m the Trans vaal attending Mass, a priest giving Holy Communion or attending the las?t momenta of a dying man, is breaking the law of the !and he lives m. Besides tl is, no Catholic h allowed to hold or qualify for a Government position unless he becomes a member of the Protestant Church, even if he be full blooded burgher of the land. Just fancy, the Chevalier O'Donoghue, a letding Irishman, one of the oldeßt residents m the Transvaal, a man who l.as fought side by side with the Bo^rs on many a battlefie d, not being allowed to qualify as a Hand member. He is not even a voter, with all the services he has rendered the Transvaal, For ypars past the ques tion of religious disabilities has been on the programme of the Transvaal re formers, and now, owing to the Uit lander Council including some three or four Catholics amongst its members, the question has beoome very promi ! nent. A month ago, and again last week, the great Oitlander demonstra tions m Johannesburg were addressed by Mr St John Oarr, one of the leading Catholics and Irish National ists, and hia magnificent appeal to the Uitlanders to stand firm for their rights was one of the finest speeches heard m South Africa. This goes to support the belief that the bulk of our Irish feilovr subjects of the Queen have little sympathy with the Redmonds and Davitts, who are howling agaiasfc the British action re the Transvaal,



- THINGS - WORTH KNOWING mHAU You oan SAVE MONEY If yoti Buy your Boots from NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS 0 BOOT 3 AND SHOES, East Street, Ashburton*] BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made to Meaanrt Ease and Comfort Studied, Skill and Judgment being exercised as Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Materials Guaranteed CHARGES MODERATE. Bring ¥our Repairs *o — NICHOLAS & PICKFOFD Late McDonald & MoDurmid. JUST. LANDED. \ OH,OIOE ', OF THE MOST FASHIONABLE , JEWELLERY, Also, WATCHES AND CLOCKS By|(all the"Leading Makers. PECTACLES TO SUIT ALL SIGHTS. GEORGE~~JESBON, WATCHMAKER, Eswb Sfctwt, A»hburton,



Witness-G E Richardson, ]9/9/99 VITADATIOIS a TRULY WONDER FUL MBDIOINB. Vitadatio sold everywhere, 5* 6d and 3s 64 Head Office for N Z —39 Mannast Street, Wellington. Ask your Chemist, or Grocer for it. Established 1880 Telephone 69 BAKER BROS., ITtURNISHJNG TfNr>FJ*TAOIRB E URNISHING *J NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Lates Designs In FO3ERAL FUKNISHING» FUNERALS conduoted with the greatest care and satisfaction, ab moab reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanal Road and Case Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory.



"yil AD A T 10 THE OREAT HERBAL REMEDY. ANOTHER GREAT TRIUMPH OVER " HYDATIDS." A grateful Patient gives unsolicited and valuable testimony to the efficacy of this great Herbal Remedy. Read carefully and investigate for I yourself. I 29 Packingston et., St. Kilda. 1 Mr S A Palmer, Vitadatio Institute, Boarke it. Sir,—As I consider Webbers' Great Herbal Remedy, " Vitadatio," has been tht tola means of saving my life I think the least I can do is to hand you this testimonial, no that others suffering the came as myself may know that there is a certain reliable oura for them m " Webber's Vitadatio," if it is only given a fair trial. The simple facts of my ease are as follows:—For the past 10 years I have been under thetreatraentofdoctors m Fitiroy and St. Kilda, as well as some of the best m Collins street. Some were of opinion that I was suffering from consumption, whilst others stated it was pleurisy. At liny rat* they could give me no relief, let alone cure me. You oan 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 *tha« much taking only two large bottle*, X felt after better, and continued the medicine. By the time I had taken eight bottles I wm wonderfully recovered, but one day took very ill, and vcmited up a lot of slimy matter, which was afterwards fxamined by the doctor, and pronounced to be Hydatids. I continned to vomit these " Hydatidt" for some time, but at last it died away. Thit 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 M Webber's Vitadatio" « miracle-worker. I am well-known m Fitzroy, and there are many others just as much astonished at my cure as lam I shall be pleased to speak to anyone and giyo them my own experience of the '^brth © " Webber's Vitadatio." You are at perfe liberty to make what u«e you like.of thi testimonial, I may add I am now able to do all my own household work ; a thing I hav< been unab'.e to do for years.—Yours very gratifully, Mrs) CARRIE HOCKING



NEW STRAWS, Flowers, Ribbons Ruchings, Govep, Veilinga, Laces, Muslins, Prints, Embroideries, Calicoes, Flannelettes, Dress Goods, and lovely Summer Capes and Jackets now to hand. The making of Underclothing, Pinafores, Aprons, Sun Bonnet?, and Dresses still eceives first attention at Mrs Aloorn's. WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large supply of Winter Buota and Shoes. They are all of the best brands and makers, and never squalled 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. Repairs done at once. Best Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, East Street, Ash burton. CLARKE'S 841 PILLS warranted to cure Gravel, Pains m the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 yeara In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mm land Counties Drug Company, Lincoln England Smoke .New Team



The rice 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 goodl have recently issued revised price lists show ing a considerab. rise m the prices of all Tweeds, Coatings, Vicugnas, &o. Messrs Craigheap & Bebrtman of this fcowD, 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 ast before the rise, and will give their customers the full benefit of their timely contracts. Messrs Craighbad and Berry- MAN invite an early Inspection of their New Goods. Their leading line of Men'a Suits to measure for £3 10>, made up m their well known style and fit, should convince the most sceptical of their sterling values Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Cough and Colds never fails—ls 6d and 2i 6d



DUNLOP JS _ 2%e Choices* Oft m /fT| y ~ Snjol(ing r* rw r^ v = I £% 1 M fi — Jbbacco Pure, Wholesome, Fragrant. "? fye Wotid. ALL TOBACCONISTS. . „....



G. F. MAKTIN MANAGER. m connection with the abova 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 chargws, 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 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. M RS "R OWMAN Tp ox Member of (he Canterbury Society of Professional Muaioiani,



TITE are making ADVANCES on GRAIN, etc., for Shipment on growers account, and,having a thoroughly efficien Staff Id London, can ensure client interests at that end having the beat possible attention, while Belling and ship ping charges are kept at fche lowest, poseible 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, Addlngton, and advanced upon if, required ; also Grass Seed and Clovers, our machinery for cleaning the latter being ofjthe latest and best 3,American 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 1q 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 sale or shipment, will aiwaya have our usual care, which has earned Its own reputation from our position! m the Hot of Wool Exporters for New Zealand, while our local saleemen are Messrs Pyne and Co., whose care and attention to the Wool Business is fully recognised by Canterbury Producers. ADVANCES. —■ We are prepared to mako these on Produce placed m our hands for Sale, or pending ultimate ship ment afc Five per cent^lnterest Free of Advance Commission.



NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. (Limited.) Capital ,£1,000,000 £200,000 PAID "VV- London Office ~ 8, Great Winchester Street Afo77C£ W FARMERS



fTIHR Newest Designs m Stamped Mount L Melltck, Moldavian, Countess, Ceylon, ilibboo, 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, Arasene, Perline, Zanzi bar, and Congress Cotton*, and all the etos. neoessary for Art Needlework to be had at Mrs Alcorn's.



Deab Boy,— "ITOU great baby ! Are you v ill mad about the tiff we bad the other night ? Don't keep a grudge over a little'thing like that. I.haven't seen him since,and next time Ido Filbe very cool to him. Will that do Come over and see me Boon j'my'new wbeel has arrived It's a beauty. I told you I was going to get a STBRLING,"and I have. The more I hear and see of ie the gladder I am Not a word against ib, and alt the girls who have ridden one say it is too perfectly lovely. No trouble with repairs. Strong as an ironclad and so dainty m appearance* It is a darling. Just 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 sure I'll like your look' best; on a STERLING. Yours [lovingly,— Nellie.



E. W. HANMEK. NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING ezobanged premises with the Farmers' Co-operaeive 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 soclation at the corner of West Street and Havelock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises. STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. 152 E, W. HANMER.



[T.U.S. 8.8.A. T.U.S. SHEEP SHEARS SHEEP SHEARS GARDEN TOOLS GARDEN TOOLS ! At prices that cannot be surpassed ab HARDLEY Bros. ENAMEL GOODS ENAMEL GOODS In Great Variety Enamel Milk Buckets, Baths, Sinks, Basins, etc., WINDMILLS supplied and fixed from £11 10a. ALL KINDS OF PLUMBING WORK done at the shortest notice SPOUTING, RIDGING, & TANKS, manu factured on the Premises HARDLEY BROS.



GIVES SPLENDID RESULTB WRITE FOR PRICES 10 G. T, PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. Bicycle Harvest. CiANDELLS & SON, ENGINEERS & BICYCLE MAKERS BCJREETT STREET. Next the Club. TO the Farmers and Jeneral Public of Ashburton,—We beg to state that we have reaped a harvest m Bicycles, h&vir jast landed a big consignment of first-class jiggers at £14 10s; We are the oldest bicycle firm m Ashburton and intend to uphold our reputation. Agents for White Flyers, Rudge-WhiU worth, Waverleye, Cyclops, The Parrot, eta : R*p»ira by experts. All work guarao teed ____, WE can afford to spend money m adver tising, so much Hondai-Lanka Tea ii selling; everybody likes it. 1 Smoke New Venai



THE PRIZE CLYDESDALE DRAUGHT STALLIONS PRINCE ALEXANDER AND CRAIGIELEE Will Travel the Aehburton and surround ing Districts this season. For terms apply to R. CLARKE, 10 66 or Man In charged ■ LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled dnrlng the la twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam •Mid Household Coal m the market. Used io the Woollen Faotory and Oante bury Flour Mills.



Ashburtou Furniture Warehouse. — WICKEK AND" "FANCY CHAIRS — >fWcWI With and withjufc In New and Choice >V#|^ rf£^^ Cushions, Designß at \pßflfT ttofw!w M PPcSr'°eS tO BUib Keduoed Prices^ from 5/6 eacb. Linoleums, Carpets, A cholce assortment Rurb, Tapeßtnes, tfAX \i!y '-W °' Cretonnes, for Cretonnes, Mats, [q Toilet Ware, etc. Cushions,'to choose FCTXtNITXJJEIMS o all kinds made* on the Premises* i Large Stocks of BEDSTEADS always on hand and arriving direot from|(Maker>. T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite lAbcapb.



TO MY CLIENTS. T AM PREPARED TO DISPOSE OF ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIEXD FREEZING WORKS, TC BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. 1c would be well to give me particulars prior to sheep being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBFRTON



New Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABLISHED* - - 185 9] CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THEPBEMIBB 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,] THRESHING MACHINES,*oos. s ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RaTUSS E W. HAN ME R A9ENT,



G. MEDDINS, (LATE W.CONGREVE'S. THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER. . CONSEQUENTLY THE OHEAPEBT— HAS the following New Seasonable Goods usb opened at prices that defy legitimate competition :— SHEEP SHEAES SHEEP SHEAES. The Celebrated 1.T7.S and 8.J3.A. TUB K|E V OIL STONES .—Real Beauties. LAWN MOWERS ! LAWN MOWERS ! 41 New Easy," " Crescent," " Philadelphia," and " Carbine." " JAPANNED TRUNKS," For the Million. Colonial Made* Good and Bttong. BURNETT STREET, Opposite Arcade.



OWING TO^THE UNEXPifCTEDJ ABEIVAL OF 30 CASES 30 OF New Goods per s.s, lonic, ~IT7"HIGH were intended for our New Building, we have fcaken TEMPORARY PREMISES. (BELOW MR BURNARD'S) WHERE WE INTEND MAKING A GRAND DISPLAY OF Oilcloths, Linoleums. & Curtains, MITCHELL & TURNER.



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TjlOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kiad of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN iviRYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owfc, or 2 Owt. SACKS. ' Orders received hj JFRHSDI^iUNI^ISR, BROS., limited.., DAVID THOMA9, OR THIS N.SE. FARMEBB CO-OPKBATIVE A SSWOCJIAI7XOIV OF OA.INTI3R:BCJJEt,Y, Limited., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secr«t»ry.



—SE WING MACHINES* AGENI FOR MII.NBR 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. We have one of the Largest and Beet Selected Stocks of PIANOS end ORGANS m tho Colony, from the leading English, German, French, and American Manufacturers. ORGANS From ... ... ...  ,„ lOg per month PIAINOB „ ... ... .„ SOB „ „ H. M. JONES.



B4ST SXBtlSK'r H. M. JONES. Oficketing f4& Lawn Tennis .Material. IMPORTED direst rom the bast London makers. Bats, youths andj men's, "specially selected." The excellent Union Driver Champion, and others. Balls, Stamps, Gloves, Pads. Shields, etc RACQUETS.—The London, The Popular, The Champion, Victoria^ Sampiou, * and others. TENNIS BALLS,-Slaymjers, Wiadens, and The Silverton,



THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " ! " The Bambler." HAVING sold oat of my old stock of theee superior Bicycles, I have jasc opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER," SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS n all elzes'and allotted with evef* aßting G Sr J detichabla Tyre. » XJEIE2 14AMJBJL.BIK.' ALL. AJND INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MAKES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES* D. THOMAS. A CARD M RS A r1 r1 LA RIDGE jOL» \_/. V/LARIDG E TEACHER OF PIANOJfORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBORTON. Terms oa Applicatioo,



WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ore, etc., as per arrangement, m any part the county. Advances made en Goods placed In my bands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown : and Island Fruit sold privately through the i week, And at Auction on SATURDAYS. | Agent: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company ft Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PJANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from 3Os per month. HEKRY STiPHENSON, AUCTIONEER ABHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOOIETY. rnHE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY JL ON DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Months 4|"per cent, Full^partioulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. Office: Taacred Street



mo STAKD THE SEASON AT LONGBEAOfI, ALEXANDER'S HEIR, By St Alexander i'idd, dam Pearl, full sister to Mr Matthew Holmes's Crown Prince HARVESTER, Bay Horse, 4yrs, standiDg 17 handa, by Workman, dam Bloss, by Lord Beaconsfield, etc., will travel the districts of Lowcliffe, Coldstream, Hinds, Willowby, 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 Lonf>beach ' HIiINRY~STfiPHENBON7™ {ouccesaor ho Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER



E. W. HANMER. Agent. fFI H E J&gMmjt N3W ZEALAND "fljillllill?8 HIPP ING OO.'S LINB ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Mente Video, Tenerlffe A Plymouth. Best Aooommodation for all olasaea ef Passengers at Lowest Rates. . Port of 8 team ore. Cons. Departure. Date. Wakanui 5706 Wellington NTov 30 I Rakaia 5623 — Dec 28 Paparoa 6372 — Tan 25 Waikato 4067 — lo follow Otarama 3803 — F»r farther partioalara apply to fRIEDLANDKR BROS., Lxd. Agents, Ashbnrtop.



Shipping. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. *§IvJL "OGYAL MAIL STEA iSSilfofe.-*^ MSSRS, wifchsnperio* W^^^^^^ 1 aooommodation for all classes ls*z^*!®zßmm o j p a9BSn gerfl, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Ply. mouth. Vessel Ton Commander From Date. Gothio -TOOKidley^ WelVo Dec 7 lonio _ 4748jKempson,..l Marehl CARGO STEAMERS. Kumara .« 6500 Scotland Well'ton Nov 25 Tokomaru 6232 Maxwell Well'ton Deo Mamari _ 3583 — Dec Matatua... 3322 | ~