The Ashburton Guardian.

Ashburton : Thurshy, Noreiubeir 23, 1899.

i rice : One Peaay

Vol xxi. no. 4978

COMMERCIAL

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Christchttrch, November 22

There were but small enfcrieß at AdrHngton to-day, comprising 2769 fat sheep, 742 fat lambs, 1119 store sheep, 372 cattle, and 354 pigs. Cattle.—-The 152 fat cattle were mostly light to handy weights and the sale was Dot brisk, but late rates were about maintained —17s 6d to 20a per lOOlbs for prime, 15s to 16s for good, and down to 13j for cow and inferior beef. Per head, steers brought £5 2* 6d to £7 17a 6<i, heifers £4 to £7 ss, cows £3 10s to £6 17s 6d. There was little or no demand for store or dairy cattle.

IShekp—A mixed entry of fat sheep, mostly ihorn, met with good demand throughout for fretzars, with 6d per head rise. Although butchers' sheep opened well, they fell back to last week's prices before the end of the market. Woolly wethers 18s 6<i to 183 9.1, shorn 11s 6d to 14s, and up to 17s for extra prime show sheep ; shorn ewes 7s 6d to 12* lid, and up to 14* 3d for extra good; woolly merino wethers 15s lid up to 18s 6>i for prime, shorn 10s 6d to 12a. There was good ii quiry for lambs for export, and the bulk were taken at an average of about 11k 61 up to 12s Id for extra good, and down to 9a 6d for em ill. The only lines of store sheep worth mentioning were shorn croß*bred wethers at lls 10.1 and 19s, wethers and ewes at 10a 3d. The balance were little lots.

Pigs.—A fairly large entry of pigs, the bulk of which were Email stores. Fat. pigs were a little easier, and sores about held the'r owd. Weaners brought 3d per Ib, and porkers 3^l to 3|i. Per head, baconers ranged ftom 3ls to 39a, porkers 25s to 30s, stores 15i to 23j, and weaners 10s to 143,

SPORTING.

WELLINGTON SUMMSR MEETING

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, November 21 Concluding results—first day : Wellington Handicap, of 400 aov.=; ]£ mile.—Explosion 9at, 1 ; Te HapuWu 7dt9!b, 2; Advance ?3t 91b, 3 All started, ix plosion lay handy along the back btraigh', making a forward move at the bend ; Kore matuku led into the straight, but Explo ion came on under punishment and won by a e'ear length, aimilar distancs between second and third. Tine—2 9. Dividend—£2 15s £PKING ICURSEBY I TAKES. —PllOt ka 1, Cecsle 2, Bla< kwing 3 Won easily. Time -51 f Dividend—£llo . Sbokts Handicap—RueelU 1, Oat ak< 2, Weary 3. Tiu>e—l 2f. Dhi.Und—£l ]8i Hack FFandiou 1--Stockade 1, Slider 2, Feku3 Dividend—£9 4i Fjkst Welter Handicap—First Blood 1, Donovan 2, Volley 3. Dividend—£6 Flying Hand:o.ap—Okoari 1, Rosel a 2, Jabber 3. Divid* nd— £s 7s

The sum of £8845 w»3 pub through the totalisalor as compared with £7734 for the first day of the spring mseting last year.

THE ELECTIONS.

THE WHITS

Wellington, November 22 The writs for the general election were issued to-day, and the usual lists of polling places have been gsz tted. Nominations are due on November 29, and polling day appears to be fixed for Wednesday, December 6, as the Wellington returning officer so advertised tt to-night. This is the first, official intima tion that the date had actually been decided. For the Maori elections, nomination day is December 2 and the polling day December 19, the writs being returnable by January 11. Mr George Fisher announces his candida ture for Wellington. This brings the list up to ten. Mr Coleman Phillips, independent, addressed a meeting at Oarterton last nighb, of which rowdyism was the prevalent feature. He received a vote of thanks.



OURNTSHING TTNBERTAKERS C UKNISH 'NO «J N DERTAKERS DlßEOTJmporters of Beet and Lates Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanni Road and Caas Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coaoh Factory. - THINGS - WORTH KNOWING rnHAT You oan SAVE MONEY if you Buy your Boots from NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS * IMPORTERS O BOOTS AND SHOES, East Street, ABhburton. BOOTS & SHOE« Of Every Description Made to Measure Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment being exercised as Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Materials Guaranteed CHARGES MODERATE. Bring Your Repairs to — ■' NICHOLAS & PICKFOFU L'ita McDonald & MoDiaruid. ANTED~~known—That J. MoiSON has received a large supply of Winter Bviots and Shoes. They are all of the best brands and makers, and never equalled m Ashburton. J.M. being th# only practical and experienced Bootmaker m the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know beßfe what to get. Thw«» fore the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoe*. Discount for cash as usual. Repairs don* at once. Best Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, Eaab Street, Ash burton. mHE Newest Designs m Stamped Mou fe X Mellick, Moldavian, Countess, Ceyl- m .Ribbon, Brooklyn, and Lace Work no« If stock. Linen Goods, Colored Linen ; Canvat, Giant, Reliable, Butterfly, and Berlin Wool*. Crewe!, Leviathan, Embroidery and Knit ting Silks. Floss, Arasene, Perline, Ztnsi* tar, and Congress Cottons, and alt thee eti ! necessary for Art Needlework to be had at I MRS Alcokn's. Unequalled and Invincible Woods' Greal Peppermint Cure far Coughs and Colds, It W



*• XT I T .A D A T IO THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY. ANOTHER GREAT TRIUMPH OVER "HYDATIDS." A grateful Patienb give« unsolicited and valuable testimony to the efficacy o( this great Herbal Remedy. Read carefully and investigate for > yourself. - ~*o 89 Paokingston st., St. Kilda. Mr S A Palmer, Vitadatio Institute, Bourke at. Sir,—As I consider Webbers' Great Herbal Remedy, "Vitadatio." has been, tbe sola means of saving my life I think the least 1* can do is to hand you this testimonial, so that others 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 ease are as follows:—For the past 10 years I have" , been under the treatment of doctors m FilEroy 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 ary rate they could give mo no relief, let alone cura me. You can easily imagine that I had little hope of ever being cured. But cne 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 'that much taking only two large bottles, I felt after better, and continued the medicine. _ By the time I had taken eight bottles I was wonderfully recovered, but one day took very ill, and vomited np a lot of slimy matter, which was afterwards examined by the doctor, and pronounced to be Hyriatids. I continned to vomit these " Hydatids " for some time, but at last It died away This naturally left me weak, but I continued with the *' Vitadatio," and gradually my strength returned, until to-day I can honestly stare I have never felt better m the whole of my- life. I consider " Webber's Vitadatio " a miracle-worker. I am well-known m Fi'zroy, and there are many others just as much astonished at my cure as I am- I shall be pleased to speak to anyone and give them my own experience of the worth o " Webber's Vitadatio." You are at perfe liberty to make w hat ute you like of thi testimonial. I may add I em now able to do all my own household work ; a thing I hay i been unable to do for years. —Yours very gratt fully, Urr) CARRIE ROPKING Witnesa-G X Richardpon, 19/9/99 . VITADATIOLS A 1 MJJL V VI ONDER FUL MKDIOINB. Vitadatio sold eveiywhere, 5* 6d and 5 6d Head Offioe for N Z -39 Matinees Street, Wellington, Aek your Chemist or Grocer for it. Established 1880 Telephone 69 BAKER BROS.,



CHEAP MONEY 1 CHEAP MON£Y CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS JV €100 TO £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND .SUBURBAN FBEEHOLD, At Qi per cent). Terms of repayment of the most liberal character, which can bo ascertained on enquiry. T7IOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND "j FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christoburoh. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government) Insurance Oomnuealoner.



WANTED Known—The Corner ia the place to get a good assortment of General Drapery, Boots, and Clothing— NORTHOOTK AND HSFFOKD



Charitable Aid Board—A t the meeting of representatives of local bodies interested, held m the County Council Chambers yester day afternoon, Messrs Harper and Fried lander were chosen to represent respectively the County and the Borough Coun Us. The rise m the price of wool and the firm state of tfce 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 hits show ing a conßiderabi rise m the prices of all Tweeds, Coatings, Vicugnas, &o. Messrs Cbaigheap & 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 shiptrent of the most fashionable Suitings for the approaching Spring season. They also secured large parcels from the principal New Zealand mills nst before the rise, and will give their cuatoaiers the full benefit of their timely contracts. Messrs Craighead and Berry man invite an early inspection of their New Goods. Their leading line of Menu Suits to measure for £5 10s, made up m their well known style and fit, should convince the most sceptical of their sterling values



Smoke Dunlop'^^ sis lk^ y^^ IT l 5 ABSOLUTELY THE BEST-



NOTICE FO FARMERS \\T& are making ADVANCES on GRAIN, etc , for Shipment on growers account, and,having a thoroughly efficien Staff ir London, cau 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 In a position to seen re freighb to London at the very lowest current rate by Direct Steamer. *?rain received at out Warehouses, Addington, and advanced upon if required ; also Grass Seed and Clover?, our machinery for cleaning the latter being of the latest and best American patterns. FROZEN MEAT, we handle m large quantities m both the North and South Islands of New Zealand, employing a special Salesman ia London, who has been In 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 local sale or shipment, will aiways have our usual care, which has earned Us own reputation from our position m the list of Wool Exporters for JSew 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 m our hands for Sale, or pending ultimate ship ment a* Five per cent Free of Advance Commission. G. F. MAETIN. MANAGER. | m connection with the above we teg to tafcimate that Mr Edward Saundeis has been appointed to act as our Sub-Agent m the Ashburton County, and will afford all information aB 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 69 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Tl/1" RS DOWMAN WOK Member of feho Canterbury Society of Professional Magicians, Havelock Street, Ashburton. j Pupils prepared for Trinity College ( ex ■ initiations. LLEWBLLY» OWEN, ' M.C.S.M., LR.L.O.M. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, BAR MO«Y AND MANDOLIN!!.



'.NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. (Limited.) Capital ... ... c£I,QOOiOOO PAID UP. London Office 8, Great Winchester; Street



Dear Boy,— T7"OU great baby ! Are you b ill mad about the tiff we had the other night 1 Don't keep a grudge over a little thing like that. I haven't seen him since,and next time Ido I'll be very cool to him. Will that do Come 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 I have, The more I hear and see of ie the gladder" I am Not a word against it>, 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. Juat 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^loviagTy,— Nellie,



[T.U.S. 8.8. A.i I ■ T.U.S. : SHEEP SHEARS SHEEP SHEARS I GARDEN TOOLS j GARDEN TOOLS j At prices that cannot be surpassed at HARDLEY Bbos.| I ENAMEL GOODS ENAMEL GOODS la Great Variety Enamel Milk Buckets, Baths, Sinks, : Basins, eto. ; j WINDMILLS supplied and fixed from £11 10a. ALL KINDS OF PLUMBING WOKS done ab the shortest notice SPOUTING, RIDGING, So TANKS, maun factured on the Premise? HARDLEY BROS. E. W. HANKER. i NOTICE OF REMOVAL- T# f?EW \ PREMISES, ! HAVING exchanged premises with the Farmers' Co-operative Association, I have much pleasure m stating thab m fnttcre I shall carry on my business at the offices and Btors lately occupied by the übov» Aw Booiation at the corner of West Street »ad j Havelock street (the Loan and! Mercantile ; old premises. ! STORAGE AT LOWEST' HATES. CORNSACKS AT CURRE^SJ PRIJCm 132 c. w, hanmer;:



THE PRIZE CLYDESD ILE DRAUGHT STALLIONS PKINCE ALEXANDER AND CKAIGIELEE Will Travel the Ashburton and surround ing Districts thia season. i For terms apply to ! R. CLARKE, 10 66 or Man In 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 \nd Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Factory and Cants bury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES CO G. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. Bicycle Harvest. LANDELLS & SON, ENGINEERS & BICYCLE MAKERS BORtiKTTSTREET, Next the Club. TO tha Farmers and General Public of Ashburton, —We beg to state thab we have reaped a harvest m Bicycles, havir jaefc 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-Whit-. worth, Waverleys, Cyclops, The Parrot, etc Repairs by experts. All work guurao teed WE can afford to epend money m adver tising, so much Hondai-Lanka Tea ' if) selling everybody likes it. I Smoke New Venui



A shbu rton Furniture Warehouse. — WICKBK AnF' XFANOY CHAIRS — t >~*-V^V/ . fY 'V jj'''%(.^cs*?'C;i' r% Wilh aßd withjufc In New and Choice n(l'ls/~W <ffwii^M^)i Cushions, Designs ab %l 4 vO'f-v? W%i^^ Ai Prices t0 £uifc Kedoced Pbices ftltff^^^ from 5/6 each. Linoleums, Carpets, PMSOSmMSM^O^W A choice assortment Ruga, Tapestries, -/ ■=-"/ n^-?' tA °1 Cretonnes, for Cretonnes, Mats, yj _jJ^Tr*™™*&i®s£si few*!!*,-'- ■ ■_3^l^~*rr:£s~s?i Toilet Ware, eto. iq^r^pg|g^||^|p|^ Cushions, to choose >: r^iiiife'lMm^Si^^^:^^^ from. JTCTJEMNIT'IJIS.IiI 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 JArcade.



G. MED DINS, (LATE W.CQNGREVIi'3. THE PEOPLE'S IR O N..M ONG ER . CONSEQUENTLY THE CHEAPEST ; HAS the following New Seasonable Goods usb opened at prices that defy legitimate competition :— SHEEP SHEAES SHEEP SHEARS. The Celebrated "JL.IT.t9 and 8.8.A/ TURKEY OIL STONES .—Keal Beauties. LAWN MOWERS! LAWN MOWERS! 11 New Easy," •'Orescent," •• Philadelphia," and "Carbine" ' JAPANNED TRUNKS." For the Million. Colonial Made. Good and sttong. BURNETI STREET, Opposite Arcade. New Zealand Insurance Goropaay. ESTABLISHED" « « 185 9J CAPITAL^nFMILLION. TEE PBEHIUfi AND~wIAIiTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AMD LIBERALITY, PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES—££OO,OOO. FIRE AND RISES. Aiißo,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS,] THRBSHItf G MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RaTKB E W. HANMBR AGENT,



H. M. JONES. Cricketing & Lawn Tennis Material, IMPORTED direab rom thabast Lnndon makers. Bats, youths and 1 men's, ''specially selected." The excellent Union Driver Ohampion, and others. Balls, Stumps, Gloves, Pads, Shields, eto RACQUETS.—The London, The Popular, The Champion,! Victoria,! Sampstn, and others. TENNIS BALLS.—Slaymjers, Wiadens, and The Silverton. SEWING MACHINES. AGENT rFOR MILNER AND THOMPSON. THE HAAKE PIANOS Are the [JBBST VALUE obtainable for tbe'i&loney, and are EXGELLED BY NONE. May be had with or without our Patent Tuning Attachment, We have one of the Largest and B?afc Selected Stocks of PIANOS"ond ORGANS m tho Colony, from the leading English, German, French, American Manufacturers. Or*<&A.TMS From .„ .„ , m ,_ .„ JOs per month PIAMO« „ ... , m «O»,, „ H. M. JONES. BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST "CTOR 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/ i CTZIJSDUANDISR JBJLiOH., L.imtteA.t! DATVtD THOMAS, OR THK IWSfc, FARMEBS <DO-i .*£*!£ RATIVE A SSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, limited., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT OOMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOOTH Secretary. OWING TO THE UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL OF 30 CASES 30 OF New Goods per s.s. lonic, TTTHIOH were intended for oar New Building, we have taken TEMPORARY PREMISES. (BELOW MR BURNARD'S) WHERE^WE INTEND MAKING A GRAND DISPLAY OF Oilcloths, Linoleum?, & 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, lc would be well to give me particulars prior to sheep being forwarded. JDAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON



For terms, apply to the o>rner, or man m harge. J C N GRIGG, j 233 Longb^ach " IiIiNROTBPSwNaON,"" (oacceasor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 yeara. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY 8 ALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni nre, etc., aa per arrangement, m any part the county. Advances made an Goods placed m my Hands for Sale. Eegular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agejtt: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company 4c Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from *JOs per month. HBNBY STEPHENSON, J AUCTIONEER ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVSBTMENT SOCIETY. THE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY ON DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Mouths 4JJper cent, Full^particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. Offioe: Tancred Street THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! * The Rambler:' HAVING sold oat o£ my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have jasc opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RiCERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS n all eizea' and all'fitted with the eve^ asting G & J detachable Tyre. » THE RAMBLER, 1 AL'j AJ\D INSPECT THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK, OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRESi D. THOMAS. A CARD MRS A fl fiLARIDG E TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application.



Shipping SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LXMITKD. FOR LONDON. JfcA. "ROYAL MAIL STEA- **> MKRS, with snporlor \%^^^^" aooommodation f orall classes v&smfmsmm o f paga^e^ calling at Monte Video or KIo, Tenarlffe and Ply moath. Vesßel Ton Oomtnuoder From Date. Gothlo _. 7730 Kidley Wel'b'n Deo 7 lonfo _.4748 Kempaon... Marcbl OARGO STEAMERS. Kumara ,»[6500 Scotland Well'ton Nov 26 Tokomaru 6232 Maxwell Well'ton Dec Mamari .«3583 ( — Deo M»tatua.« |3322 ( — E. W. HANMEH. <i> __ Agant. . rti H B HIPPING OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via M»nbe Tided, Teaeriffe A Plymoath. Beat Accommodation for all olaisee of Paaaengera at Lowest Rates, _____ Steamers. Pene. Departare. Dafe. Wakanui 5706 Wellngton Nov 30 Rakaia 5628 — Dec 28 Paparoa 6372 — Jan 25 Waikato 4067 — To follow Otarama 3803 — F»r further particulars apply do J*RI£DLANDBR BROS., Lto. Agentß, Aahbortoa. rjlO STAND THE SEASON AT LONGBEAOH. ALEXANDER'S HEIR, By 86 Alexander imo, dam Pearl, full sister to Mr Matthew Holmes's Crown Prince HARVESTER, Bay Horee, 4yrs, standing 17 hands, 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.