The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no. 4662

Ashburton : Wednesday, August 2, 1899

price : One Penny

A Blue-Book has just been issued containing reports from certain foreigr and colonial port? BUiVAWAY respecting the de SEAMEN. sertion of seamen from British ships. The reports were drawn up in conse quence of questions asked by Admiral Field in the Hou?e of Commons, on May 23, 1898, as to the causes of the Jarge number of cksertions from British ships and the remedies for tht evil fhe B ue-Book contains reports from Consular officers at Baltimore, San Francisco, New York, Marseilles, Boston Portland (Oregon), Philadel phia, Rio de Janeiro, Rosario, Naga saki, and Valparaiso; and reports from colonial officers at Montreal, Sydney and Newcastle (New South Wales), ihe Oape of Good Hope, and Melbourne. As regards the American ports, it is stated by Consul Fraaer, of Baltimore, that the first step to be taken, which will doubtless greatly check desertion in the United States, and at some ports almost entirely i eliminate it, is to get rid of the so called shipping master : and until be has ceased to exist all efforts to stop desertion will, in this Consul's opinion, be fruitless He suggests the establish ment, under the supervision of the Ooubul, of a dip>.riment on similar lines to mercantile marine offices in , the United Kingdom. JN To men should be allowed to be brought to the Con 3uiate to be shipped by any person who makes it a business of finding employment for seamen, and he should also be strictly excluded from the office. Advance notes should be issued and pdd at the Consulate Should a master desire to have his crew put on board by an employee of the Consulate, a charge of not more than two dollars for each man would be made for the service. An objection to this cannot well be raised on the ground that it would be an additional burden on the ship, as it is willingly paid at present to persona who perform tho same work. A similar department was established at the Consulate General, at New York in 1872, undei Consul Eraser's supervision, which worked admirably for several years, but, moat unfortunately, it had to b* discontinued for want of funds.

If any further proof were needed that the colonising spirit has been arouser 1 on the Continent, it BELGIAN would be furnishe COLONISATION, in an exhaustive volume Baron Al phonse de Haullevillee has jus published. During the last twenty years, the writer contends that tbert has been in Belguim " ft great develop ment in the spirit of enterprise," and he recalls the fact that the little kingdom is the fourth industrial and commercial country of Europe. The text of his book ia contained in the sentence, " The Belgian knows how to colonisel, hi 3 past proves it; he ough< to emigrate, to colonise, his safety imposes it." The author's conclusion is that " the Congo state is an im portant factor in our economic safety," and he also argues in favour j of his country obtaining some foot j hold in China, "a port in an island off the coast, or even on the mainland." The colonial ambitions of Belgium—or, more correctly, of intelli gent Belgians, are by no means confined to Central Africa or the Far East. The reader of this volume will find many interesting details as to Belgian activity in other countries, and especi-( ally in Russia. But M. de Haulleville's work is a great deal more than a history of Belgian commerce and colonisation. It is a weighty contribution towards the study of all commerce and colonisa tion, and at the game time it aims at presenting his countrymen with many incentives to be up and doing, for he says " those nations which have no colonies are dying or already dead." M, de Haulleville is a staunch upholder of the policy of " State-aided emigration," and of the theory that the highest ideal of colonisation is the conservation and elevation of aboriginal races.

The propoeed Young Men'B Club deserveo ihe support of every citizen. And it is hoped that the young men themselves will appreciate the efforts now being made to establish an institution for their own benefit in Ashburton. As the youths of our colony become better educated, ani elevated to a higher moral plane by such helps and associa tions as the proposed Oiub will undoubtedly afford them, they will become more respectei aud better citizens. They will no longer be found loitering and wasting their money in questionable ways, and as " the apparel oft denotes the man" they will become more particular in the choice of their tailors. Messrs Craighead and Bbrryman are evidently keeping "up to date" as The Leading Tailors and Outfitters of Ashburtou. Their immense stock ot new winter goods comprise the newest styles and materals a? now worn at Home, and of course their long established repu'ation for tit and workman ship need only be pointed oufc to visitors and strangers who may wish to know where to find the best tailors and to get eatire " satis faction.' Ladies also find their orders for tailor made costumes executed by this firm in the latest styles most satisfactory, and at the most reasonable prices Bk Kind to tub Little Ones.-—There is no tyranny so hard to bear as the tyranny of parents who, without moaning to be cruel, do not understand their children. How continually do we find a child punished because ib is fretful. It does nob seem to occur to some parents that in nine cases out of ten a child's fretfulness arises from ill health or from some temporary ailment. But this is assuredly true, and, Instead of punishing their children, parents will do well to take steps to keep them healthy and strong. They will not find this difficult if they take care to keep Holloway's Pills and Ointment always by them. These are remedies which never fail. " Stop Smoking," said a Boston doctor to an ailing patient the other day, " and it will lengthen your days." Ihe patieat stopped, The doctor's prediction was veriELd. The first day, the patient declares, was as long as his whole previous life. Prosperity is the best protector of principle. Few of us can stand prosperity. Another fellow's, I mean. Nothing succeeda like success. That is why I Kingston's shoeing is so successful. Kingston ' does nob Ray so, ask anyone. He is well known, having been here nearly eighteen years.



Shipping SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. j^jl "OOYAL MAIL STEA fjlj^awy MEUS, with euperior vjte&pj!^|y aocommodationforallolaß3ea •m^mmm* 0 { p aß aengers, calling «t Monte Video ov Rio, Tenerlffo and Fly month. ■ Ve»Bel T"on Oomniandipt From Data. viobhio _. 7730Ki(^ley „. Wel't'n July 20 lonio ,_ 4748.1 Kempaon Wel't'n Oct. 12 CARGO STEAMERS. *D lphic...)B273fSnowden Lyt'l'ton June 29 *Aotea .«6364|E«rans — August Pakeha .„ 4331 Proaaer — August Maori ..,15317 Moffatfc — Sept *Oarries Third-class Passengers, E. W. HANMSK. Agent, nriaE NSW ZEALAND. ]|j|jQmggßjHiPPiNG oo.'x LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMKUS, FOR LONDON, Vi& Moate VJdoo, Tenerififo & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for a'i olasaee of Passengers at \jowemh Rafco*. Port of SbPftniPrn. Tons. Departure. Data. Rakftia 6683 — August 3 Pap-uiui 7000 — August 31 Rnahiass fi!27 — 28 Wakanui "000 — Oof. 25 Paparoa 7000 — |Vov 23 CARGO STEAMERS. Nairnsh re 8000 Lyfctelton June 27 Tekoa ._ 4050 Wel!ington July Waikato ... 4767 Lyttelton July For further partloulare apply to fRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, AflMmrtan. HENRY STBPHENSON, (ouccßßßor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONKER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Salsa of Stock, Household Purni ore, efco., as per arrangement, in any part the county. Advances made od Gooda placed in my hands for Salo. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the i week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agent: Norwich Ouion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from &3On per month. HENRY STBPHENSON, AUCTIONEER SHAG POINT GOAL. THE ' PREMIER OTAGO GOAL. UNEQUALLED FOR HOUSEHOLD AND STEAM PURPOSES. fTTHE SHAG POINT COAL COMPANY JL hereby notify that) MESSRS W. H. COLLINS & CO. are their OINJ^ST Agents in Ashburton for THE GENUINE SHAG POINT COAL. AH orders entrusted to them will receive prompt attention. Colliery: Shag Point. Head Office]; Vogei Street, Dunedin. GEO. R. GHEE3EMAN, 18 General Manager. ' "iTwTHANMEI[ " NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with the Farmers' Co-operacive Association, have much pleasure in stating that in future I shall carry on my business at the offices and store lately occupied by the above As eociation st the corner of West Street and Havelock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises.) STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. 1 132 E. W. HANMER. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " 1 * The Eambler." HAVING sold out of my old stock of theee snperlor Bicycles, I have jasc oponed np a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN "RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD BAO&R3, & ROADSTERS In all slzas'and allotted with the ever lasting Gr & J detachable Tyre.] " TJHE R>kAKBJLi£2II..' CALL:AND INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. Maohines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MAKES FITTED WITH G & J TTRBSi JD^^THOMAS^ ALFKED MAKTIN, JOBBING, PLASTERING, AND BRICK WORK DONE. Rangee and Coppers Bet. Orders strictly attended to. Address— Me Young's Cottage, Cox Street, " Ashburton. 7 102



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer^ Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Tiling IS' fi<yoUftt9fl Weekly Sains of Liv© Stock—Tinwald and AshbnrtoE A'wtrna Ay Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc, oa. "^ondaya Sales of Wool Thronghoat the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Ol«ari <\g Salee as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held'on Saturday'?, Horse Fairs held Month'y. AGENT F0 R— IMatson and 00, Ohristchnrch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohriatohorch White's Sheep Dip I Walter A. Wood Oo I Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Danedin Planet Junior Garden and Flold Tools Balfast Mann rep RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. "I HAVE made arrangements with MICBSP.3 HARDY & CO., Mcrohaufcs, Knkaia. to ■ act as my AGENT for all Auotlon' jerin(» Work in that Dial riot, an 4ia oonjnnction wtth them It will be tny endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALK A BUUCKSS. DAVID THOMAS, Ui.Hortor. «UtKAT KBDCLTTO* IN PRIOE OF ! 'LA NET JK. TOOLS OAVTD THOMAS ASHBURTON SEE GUB^ WINDOWS. SPECIAL DISPLAY OP The Choice«t Assortment flHKwES|flH^L\ft Per the ••*• Waima(e, ever opened np io i^^^^^^^^fa^ " Manufaclure-r's Set of to choose from at priceß Vsjt \ "-^^^Yl^^^^S^l Choice Designs AColouru to euit eyerybody. rf- Kfffj^s |^-§ The very latest in a L?M Bedroom Ware Don't forgetfifc. 5^ * f T** (S^f** Don't forget to ome Ab I . \ k V ( r- "* -^\ and'tee. T. H. UINfDRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, Undertakers, tic. TO MY CLIENTS. T AM PREPARED TO DISPOSE O^F ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIELB FREEZING WOEKS, 10 BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. $It would be well to give me particulars prior to sheep being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBUETON HOW TO EVADE A FINE. "T\O Nob Drive without a Light, but buy a pair of our CHOICE CARRIAGE! LAMPS, which are marked at WHOLESALE PRICES TO CJUEABj Our Taluable Stock of GENERAL LAMPWARE must be Cleared: We MUSI? make room for Summer Goods, luAUGmH VALUE I SMALL FXfcICIS I MARKING DOWN OP EVERYTHING. LAMPS AT HALF PBICE As ÜBual we are to the frond in CARPENTERS' TOOLS AND GENERAL HARDWARE. INSPECTION INVITED AT W. -IH. COLLINS & CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ( Shag Point Coal Company AGENCIES^FOR ] Weatport Coal Company (, Royal*lnsuraoce|jCompany TE&BPHONB—I4.& A 5 P.O. EOX—3S.



| wanted; \ . "A\ !'<■ '% •-- ,Vi •» M >ihe?s to try f>u • t T School Boot.— MrMiOß's Zealandi:i Boot Btore. ANTFD Known -That the Saleof Ohe Age Is now on a!i TSorthootjb and Heffoed's, The Corner, FLOUR Re<!aced—Rollitt's, Brown's, or Evans':— 2001bs, 14s $ lOOlbs, 7s 6d ; 50lbs, 3s lOd; 25'bs, 2s.—John Obr & Co. 2 WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— Mellor's ZeaJundia Boot Sfore. FOR SALK'—Cheap, Several Purebred j Cocks, suitable for farmers and others for croßß-breediog purposes. Making room for young stock.—Apply Pelham Yards, or MAili Office. WANTED Known—Good vaiue for littl money at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Storo. ) TJIOR Sale, Cheap—sooo pairs of Ladie Jj and Men's Boots and Shoes.—Apply to Mellob, Tancred Streeb NOTICE— We defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mhixob's, Tanored Street, riIENDERS wanted for the sale of 600 .L pairs of boots.—Apply to MELiiOB Zealandia Boot ctore. FOUND— Ia Tancr' d Street, Ihe oheapset a«d most reliable Root Shop-— Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED- Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Bluoher). —Mki^ob's Zealand in Root Htore. OR^ToT~Sah7^For Sule, a lij-ht LarneßS Hors^ ; wi I paea trains, etc. Apply Mail Office. C~ TbdKS &~COOKURKL3.—Those r quTr- J iiijf pure brt'd Cocks and Cockerels for breeding pui posts can get chnap Wyandottes, Orpioetons, and Cochins at the Pelham Yards, ABhburton. IpOR Bft!e, Cheap—Six Dozei* Zaire of Children's ankle strape.—-Mellobs Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large supply of Winter B^nta and Shoes. They are all of the best brands and makers, aivl never equalled in Ashburton. J.M. being the only pißCticcl aud experienced B;>otm>iker in fhe town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know best what to get. There foie the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. Discount for cash as usual. Repairs done ut once. Best JSoie Leather used and work manship, at The HhD, East Btreet,- Abli urton. FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4s lid*—Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. \¥ TINTED Known—That we have re i I ceived ex Maori a heavy shipment of Dress Goods, Choice Colorings in Coating j Viennas, and Cretonnes ; one case Fancy I Blacks in elegant designs.—Mitchell & Turner. IjIUR .SALE, at Great Reductions—t he X Who'e of Mbs Aloorn's Stock New and Fashionable Capes and Jackets including Kaitipoi—over 100—Dress Good?, Flannel ettepj Embroideries, Laces, Veil ingq, Millinery, Children's and Ladies' Underclothing, &c. AT MRS ALCORKi'S Stock-taking Sale— I'inaforeß and Aprons from 9rl, Chil dren's Pelisses and Jackets from 3a 6d, ' Ladies' Jackets and Capes from 8s; Dress Good?, double width, all wool, from 91; Winter Tweeds and Heavy Serges from Is, Trimmed Millinery half price.Stamped Mount Melhck work reduced 10 per cent, and Crewel Silks 9J per doz-in during sale only. WANTED Known—That we have been fortunate in securing a job line of Cheap Tweeds, just the thing for oheap Buits for boys' clothing ; new colorings and choice patterns.—Mitchell & Tdrnev. WANTED Known—Thab we are now offering a special line of Goat Rugs large size, choice skins, at 12a 6d ; Oilcloths. Linoleums, and Carpet Squares in confusing variety.—Mitchell ft; Tttbnbb. mENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 JL pairs, of MicLLoa'a Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. I AM now opening a lob of Blanket, flannels, and other Woollen Goods bought before the rise in the Price of Wool, which I sm offering at former prices. A nice lot of Men's, Youths*, and Boys' Suits made to special order. Orders for Suits taken—Fit and Workmanship guaranteed. Covert Coats from 30s ; at R> Alcobn's. 6 6 Fiank Curtis, | THE LEADING WatcliiM.alter. Jeweller, and Optician. JUST LANDED: T ARGE STOCK of NICKEL and other _I_J Watches, being imported direot and manufactured to my own design. These WATCHES will be found to give every satisfaction. A special value line at £1 is (well worth inspection. ROTHERHAMS, WATERBURYS, Etc., i In all grades and^prices, KEEPEBS & WEDDING RINGS of my own manufacture—-guaranteed 18 carat—kept in all sizos and designs. AS ÜBUAL—MY .BROOCHES, GEM RINGS, AND STOCK OF JEWELLERY is the Largest and Best Assorted in Ash burton. Presentation Clocks and Alarms in all prices and* designs. REPAIRS effected with my usual prompt ness and exactitude. OLDJ JEWELLERY Re-made into up-to-date fashions, at moderate rates. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. WANTED Known—Ladieß' Pretty Walking Shoes in great variety at Mullob's Zealandia Booti Store.



STEATHMOEE PRIVATE I HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST OOMFLETEDJ UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CASES, /TA.N Accommodate upwards of FORT 10) MALE *nd FEMALE PATIENT TERMS i From 2 Guineas pei week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THF R OWN MEDICAL ATWIBER Apply to— THE MATRON, Stbathmorb Private Hospital, i'erry Road (juet cv«;r East Belt), Chris 135 church. DRINK DBLIOIOUS PERFECT ;iN QUAUTT, KLAVOP AND BLEND. Packed *n Tins, the delicate Aroiia Absolutely Preserved. BPAINABLS FROM ALL GROOERi KsTAiij ished 1880. Telephone 69 BAKER BROS., FURNISHING TTNDKRTAKBRfc URNISHIKG vJ UNDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Lafces r Designs In FCJNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, ab most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanni Road and Case Stroeta, and Baker and Brown's Coacb Factory, S/Krvt>ji;s« & sous JESuca lypti lOxtrnct. Under the distinguished patronage of His' Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Euoalypti Extract in the market, produota of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as pec information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we bate :— It is proved by tests by the Medical Clinic of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz,Professor of Parmacology, ab Bon, and Professor Dr. Mossier, Director "i the Medical Clinics at Greifswald, that only products thab are saturated with oxygen a.jd freed of acids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant All crude oils, or so called Euoalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the burpendnee, which abandoned long since as an internal medioament. These crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts, are disoernible:— 1 By their deficiency in pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Euoalypti Extract develops moat) freely through its surplus oxygen. By their alcoholio thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific) density through tae presence jf acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resine and ten nates. j If these crude oils, so-called eucalypti extracts, are applied by mistake in cases ol croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nfiamations, dysentery, etc., the con sequences are most appalling. For safety ake ask always for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. — Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS.



h Philanthropist (Bhe Agenb General of Vitadatio, Mr S A Palmer, has just intimated a most remarkable departure. The works of Charles M Sheldon have sprung into prominence, and are attracting the attention of the entire English speaking races of the world and probably others. Mr Palmer, in his generosity, has arranged with the publishers for a quarber million copies of this mosb nobed author's works, and will send to any address in the oolonie*, a copy, on reoeipb of twopence iv \ stamps, or the five copies on receipt of six pence in sbamps, which will only cover postage, packing, eto. Vitadabio's aim is nob only to cure the people of diseases, but also bo instrucb and lead their minds to the nobler aspirations. The lisb of books is as follows:—"In His Steps: Whab Would! Jesus Do?" "The Crucifixion of Philip! Sbrong," " His Brother's Keeper," " Malcom Kirk," " Richard Hardy's Seven Days." Mr j Palmer is certainly going out of the usual ! way to reach the people, and practical 1 philantrophy speaks for itself. At anyrate, | he is bo be con mended. Letters addressed 1 "Sheldon," care Vitadatio, Melbourne. 1 "Ma Conscience." I tell you there's nae ) plumbago in McKeDgie's Tea, It's fit for a bailie, is Hondas Lanka



HCTOBIdL ADYERTIbEMEKiS. LAMPS. LAMPS. WE are REDUCING the Price of all Ghatea of LAMP 310 to 15 per cenb. rather than carry them over to next Snaaon, so now is your time to Buy. The early Bird catches the worm, BBjll|^^[iilw Library Lamps, from 35' ; Hengn.g Lamps, £$|^^HhvC S'-^Bi&Wc^ 12a 6d 5 Hand Lamps from lid ; Mi'ler i V^Jffl^^jtvJy Lampa, 5s 6J, 7s 6i, and 8s 6i J Hal! Lamps from 25a. •£% MJLLKR'S Al BICrOLE LAMP, worth 21*, reduced to|l2«< 6i. Only a>w left. " BILLIi'JSS' I'ATKST KEBOSENE OIL AN!) GiS 3.VIOVW-S Ai 1 ALL PIJMP. ..» b PRICE >. Saves ie« cost in h very short time. <....*- Only'2seaoh. "MSM% White and Gold China Cups and Saucers from 5s lid per dozen; 6in Plates to FILL-SIZED BEDROOM SETS, match, 53 6d per dfz?n; Slops, Sugars, and Creamsj aiso^Bread and Batter—la From 10a 6d per Set, TRENT PATTERN DINNER WARK, tery pretty—24- pleosa, 14l 54 pieces, 31a. The Cheapest Dinner Seb in New Zealand. Pink and Celest, and 3 Gold Line CUP 3 A Splendid Line of Brown TEAPOTS at and SAUCERS—Tea, 6*6(1 per tiozan j 8 ( each ; larger S:z9 at lOd, la, Is 3d, Canada, 7j 6d ; Breakfast, 81 per dozai'. »ud la 6d each. PLAIES to Match, 6t 6d per drzm. T . it» i_.^ ■. ' r Jet and Dacorated Teapots in great Bread and Butter, Slops Sugars, and variety from la 3d each.™ Creams, la 3i each. SEIiD,3 — SEEDS — SEEDS OUR NEW SEASON'S VEGETABLE SKEDS TO HAND. Vegetable Seeds—3d por packet. 80 Varieties. NOVELTIES. Rev. Dr. Stewart P. as, in 3d and 6d packet; the finest Early Pea Grown, , Lamb'B Earlier of all Cabbage, Blair's Phenomenal, japanose I ClimbiDg Cucumber, £'a,rly Golden Globe Onion. I /ll at 3d per Packet. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES EAST STREET, ASHBURL'ON AND HIGH STREET, OfIRISTGHURO& Wholesale and lletail Agents for Nirnnno and Blair'a Seeds,'