The Ashburton Guardian.

price : One Fenny

Ashbukton : Saturday, September 30, 1399,

Vol xxi. no. 4929

MAYFIELD.

Own Correspondent

ROUGH WEATHER. All this week up to Wednesday night w» have been having very wintry weather. The wind has been steadily from Bou'weßfc, accom panied with very heavy rain, intermingled with sleet, causing intense cold. The surrounding hills we again heavily coated with snow. Much loss of young lambs was anticipated, but fortunately the mortality was trifling, only a few latest arrivals m exposed pastures succumbing, There will be large percentage 1* m lambs this season, as the feed is plentiful, and there are numerous cases of twins and triplets, all m strong, healthy condition. BLIGHTED TREKS. Some time ago I remarked the effect of the severe frosts on gums and wattles m this locality. lam glad to say that large num bers of both, but more especially gums, which looked quite beyond reoovery, are shooting forth vigorously again, and I have no doubt a large percentage will yet recover from the shock. UNFORTUNATE FARMER. Within the past few months Mr E. Taylor, of Buapuna, has lost no fewer than three valuable horses, the last one being the biggest (a seven-year-old gelding) of h'.s mob. When taken m on Monday morning he waß noticed to have a nasty cut on the hind quarter, but it was not anticipated to be •erlcus until he died on Wednesday, when investigation showed that the wound ex tended for about two feet, right into the intestines. There is nothing to show the canst of the accident, but it is surmised the iDiury must have been done by the bone falling on an iron standard.

WESTERFIELD.

From Our Own Correspondentt

SCHOOL CHILDKEN'S ENTERTAINMENT. A successful social m connection with the school children's annual treat was he'd at Westerfield schoolroom on Friday, September ' 22. The company present, consisting of parents, children, and visitors, numbered 118 m all, an assembly quite large enough for the ctpaeity of the building, which w&s lighted up on the occasion for the first time by a now lamp of 200 candle-power. There I were some Indies and gentlemen at this entertainment xvho were novf-r at anything of the kind here before, among whom may be mentioned Mr Buckley, Mr and Mrs Beckett, Misses Coik (2), and Miss Button. The latter lady came all the w y from Peel KoreEt to assist at this iffair. tide brought with her a gramaphone, and a good number ef records —songs, marches, dialogues—and one giving samples of different kinds of laughs. Now, whether Miss Button ia seen taking her hunter over a five-foot gulp, driving her four-in-hand collecting electors to secure the return of v popular candidate, \ or amusing a circle of tc'.iool children, she | is invariably the riy.ht person m the right pace; and, depend upon it, some of the iittle toddlers who figured so merrily at VVesterfield on Fiiday night will hold her and her gramaphone m ploaaiug remembranco to the end of their live . Mr Jones worked a limelight very skilfully, and exhibited a variey of beautiful slides, comprising views of Ashburton under snow, the Alps, St Bernard, and a number of inteiestiirg tourists' resorts m New Zealand. Mr Jones alao contributed considerably to the even ing's amusement with his graphaphone. A Dumber of juvenile races came off under the supervision of the master and the chairman. A nail-driving competition by girls afforded a great deal of amusement. The successful competitors were presented by the master with prizes which were both useful and ornamental. Songs were sung by Messrs F. Treston, J. Byrne and N. Digby. " The charge of' the Light Brigade " was recited by Mr J. Smith. Mr J. Byrne danced a sailor's hornpipe, and Mr Treston an Irish horn pipe. Mr Warne danced an Irish jig, and Mr J. Fleming very kindly supplied the dance music. Extras were played by Messrs Byrne, McLeod, and Dunlop, and Mr T. Grace made an efficient M.C. The supper room, a temporary structure kindly erected by Mr Wilson for the occasion, was taßte fuily decorated, and was under the charge of several ladies who performed, with smiles, the very trying duties of the position they occupied. Mr Gook, who is always con siderate, gave up his Bitting room to the ladies, to be utilised by them as a dressing room, and his kitchen to be tr.ed for a like purpose by the gentlemen. Mr Mawson, the genial chairman of committee, performed the duties devolving upon him to feha satis faction of everyone, and, assisted by Mr Cook, took pleasure m looking after the in teresti of the children. It was pleasing to note that the ladies and gentlemen present acted very considerately m allowing J the children, at times, to have the floor to j themselves. The said ladies and gentlemen might be seen at other times piloting our ! future naval and military heroes, and their budding sisters through the tangled mazss of the dance. This children's party was by far the beat that ever took place at Wester field. The amusement* were so excellent that a great slice was cut off the first end of Saturday before people knew where they were. It must have been such a gathering as this that gave the inspiration to the poet when he exclaimed :— ** Ah ! who with clear account remarks, The ebbing of his glass ; When all its sands are diamond sparks, Which dazzle as they pans 1 ' Auld-langsyoe was sung; bnb Aurora's harbinger had tinged the top of Mount Hutt before the final parting took place.



MRS R. Jt HUGHES, Certificated Ladies' None, takes In Moonoh* iment cases at her residence, Triangle* 'Ashburton. Every oar* and attention I given. 8 J. L. HIGGS, ART DECORATOR & SIGNWRITER, YXTISHES to intimate to the Ladies o Achburton that he has made a Special Study of COLOUR during the kit Seventeen Years, and is therefore prepared to give the GREATEST SATISFACTION IN UOUSIii DECOKATINO. Terms Mo&kkatk. Workmanship Seook ro Moke. Apply early to avoid the rußb| for SPRING CLEANING J, L. ITIGGS, TANCRED STREET. Nicoll Bros. ISLINGTON FERTILISERS FOB garden use MAY be rbtained m Cwt.sond half^Cwt Bags from NICCLL BROS, Dint riot Agents NEW SEASOK'sS SEKDS. EAPP, Ciovert, Ry»gra» f Cocksfoot, Cnwgr«Bs, cc, at lvweife market prices, KIOOLL BROP., _^__ Fa«t Strret FREEZERS. FREEZERS. ~|~jIARMKRS wisbiDg to ooosigu Sheep on their own account can book epaoo at anj time to suit their own convenience, by ooni' tnunicating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGFNTS, CHRISTCMURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 VHu auk cash Bumis* of FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES. nicoll"bros., East Street, Aehburton. mHE OHRISICHURCH MEAT CO X Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this oeiebrated fertiliser. Price on application; Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. ! NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS HARDLEY BROS. TTAVE juefc opened fop newly imported Stock of Fishing 1 Tackle. FLIES, MINKOWS, TRACES, LINKS, GAFF HOOKS, RODS, IN 3REAT VARIETY. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Garden Tools AT PRICES THAT DEFY OOMPETITH?. pLTJMBBBgf Tinsmiths, & Gasfitmes. Hot and cold water laid on at the shortest notice. A LARGE STOCK OF TANKS, BATHS, SINKS, PUMPS, Etc, TO SELECT FROM. ESTIMATES GIVEN WITH PLEASURE HARDJLBY Bbos. WANTED Known—That we are show ing a grand line of Fancy Flanellettra for Children's Frocks, Blouses, and Dreuicg Gowds at 3i per yard under niaal prices.— MITOHSLL ft TflflKKK.



A GIFT. THE SHELDON BOOM. " In His Steps, or Whab Would Jeeuß Do." " The Crucifixion of Philip Strong- 1' "His Brother's Keeper." "Malcolm Kirk." " Richard Hardy's Seven Dava." "THE VITADATIO" sedes of ihoee magnificent and entrancing works is about ready for distribution, and will be Bent to any address m the colonies on receipt of postage to cover—One book, 2d stamps, (he fi/e books, 6d stamps. All Jettfrs mutt be marked "Sheldon," cars of "Vitadatio," Melbourne. LADIES, THE FOLLOWING SHOULD INTEREST YOU. Never felt better m her life. Had no idea, Vitadatio could do for her what it has done, 10th April, 1899 *' For a number of years I wan troubled with indigestion, and what those of our sex know as general weakness m various form* and ways, accompanied by the vsu&l gloomy forebodings and, of course, at I find now, unnecessary cares of mind, producing all kiada of discouraging anticipations, m which the common impression would constantly Intrude itself that life was not the ftoweiy bed of ease that one used to read and siug about m one's childhood's hourpJ My food did Dot nourish the body, and I carried about with me, much to my diecomfort, an emaciated form, and the common remark of my friend was, • How ill you always look.' Although I would not admit the truth of their opinion, yet my own conscious feeling assured me of the truth of their observation. There were many other ailments which kept m check my former vitality and buoyancy of spirits, which need only ie hinted at m a note such as this, In this state of general debility I was advised to take a course oi Webbsr's Vitadatio. I took it regularly for about six weeks, and took, m all, the contents of six large bottles. These were from the first a great source of help and relief, and I began to put on flesh at the rate of lib per week, and I cow ccj y the very best of health. To any of my own sex, especially those who are troubled With en nui, from whatever cause arising, I verily believe a course of Vitadatio will give them back the b'esiing of goo i health, such as I enjoy, end for whi-;h I desiro to be truly thankful. Vitadatio shall always have my strong recommendation—You;B gratefully, M. Rebgeant, Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales Price 5i 6d and 3s 61 per hot lie E W HALL, Herbalist., Agent for Ashburton and Distsic". THK ~DAi~NTiRST LITTLE ~ WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! <> The Bambler:' HAVING sold out. ef, my o'.d ftocfc of thege superior JiiayoSe.i, I have jusc oponed up a fresh consignment of th*< LATEST PATTERST "RIMDLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RAOKR*, & ROADSTERS n all izes and allotted with the evt»v- asting G Sr J detachable Tyre. "THE UASIBJUGB,' OALL* Alt D INSPEOI THE STOCK. Prica Easy. RidiDg Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARE? FITTED WITH , G & J TYRESi ' D. THOMAS. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY Of NEW ZEALAND. Limits© STEAMERS 9All FROMLITTELTOH ASUNDER: For Wesbport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment m Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; eference should therefore be made to Ohrlstchurch daily papers foi dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton ALWAYS REMEMBER THIS And don't forget to let your Friends and Children know it: THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED WATCHMAKING & JEWELLERY Business m Ashburton is George Jesson's, (Late J S Quinn) EAST STREET. TF YOUR Waloh or Clock is oub of order, Uke is to the OLD SHOP, and don't forget that all the Latest and Best Gnods m WATCHES, CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY are there to choose from, at prices to suit all. REPAIRS of all kinds promptly executed on th? premises, at strictly moderate charges "DARRETT BROS, have just opened up J3 their first Bhipment of New HpriDg Goods, and respectfully invite inspection We have confidence m showing these Goods, kb they are m a nice variety, and honest value.—Barbetx Bros., Drapers, Clothiers, Bto., East Sfcree



/-"\I|MHRS SHOULD ALWAYS SJAOKB | ,: i —____« —»~—»i»^ ——r- ■ '' ' DuplopV IJ IH r^ r*% y Tobacco It is a Gold A\inc of general satisfaction to all who understate wb^t j ....& goo<] pipe of tobacco is • 12 , _-_____- ,  _ ; [



Reaping and Sowing are the two moit important periods m the life of the farmer, and granting that all circumstances are favorable, he naturally, during the latter period, hopes to get an adequate return for his labor* As he sows, he expeota to reap, and unless constant industry has been exercised, the harvest is generally a poor one. So it is with regard to health, if we are nob constantly oa the watch and destroy the germs of disease as soon as they ne dis cerned, the body becomes weakened, and at ; last is unable longer to resist the attacks of I the enemyt Holloway's Pills destroy even I the most minute traces of disease, by puri fying the blood and strengthening the ystem. Don't Cough.—Relief can be obtained immediately. Use "Keating's Cough Lozbnges "—-well known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly recom mended by many eminent physicians. They at once check the cough and remove the cause—without any after effect; the most delicate can therefore take them. One Lozenge alone gives ease—one or two at bedtime ensures rest. Sold everywhere m tins I3£d each; Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Co ugh w»d Colds never fails-- U fid and g«6d



AT THE LAST MOMENT TXTE have r ceiteJ instructions from head-quarter* to Sell the WHOLE OF OUR STOCK In ASHEURTON ai booq m possible, ooiueqaerst'y, the GOODS MUST GO. NOW [18 YOUR TIME -J THE OHANQE MAY NEYEF. AGAIN TO SECURE such cheap drapery: ALL COME to the GREAT bALE OF] SMITH'S ASSIGNED STOCK, F- S- MALCOLM, Vjmob. BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T7IOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY: OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANUREi can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by .FRIJSOIIiANDISR BROS., Limited., DATID THOMAS, THE N.Z.. FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE A gSOCIATIOIV; OF;CAN TEBB URY, XJtaalted.. Ob ALBERT ROBERTS, AGKNT, AShburton. CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH SeowUry. EA.ST STREET H. M. JONES. Cricketing & Lawn Tennis Material. T M PORTED direab from the bssb London makers. Bats, youths fend men's, "specially X selected." Tho excellent Union Driver Champion, and others. Balls, Stumps, Gloves, Fads, Shields, etc. RAfQUETS.-—The London, The Popular, The Champion, Victoria, Sampson, and others. TENNIS BALLS.—Slayrojers, Wiidens, aod The Silverton. —SEWING MACHINES.— AGENTS FOR MILNER AND THOMPSON^ — PIANO — By Brinsmead and Sons, Hopkinson, Goss and T>T A TVT/^C' Kallmap, Wagner, Collard and Oollard, Broad- X XixlN VJO" — wood, Haake, Spaeth.e, Ohannell and Son, Lipp — PIANOS- and Bohn. -ORGAIVB- By Bell and Co, Smith, and the Needham Company, C\ TO f^ \ AT Q — Willcox and White, Mason and Hamlin, the Chicago Com \JXX\JCJ\.J^ k5"~~" P» Dy» Palace Organ Company, and other makers. -OKGAIMS- Fbom d*B lOs <so dSSO. ORGANS From ... .« .« — — — LOs per month PIAINOB „ ... • - ••• - SOU „ „: LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. — Bust Cash Valuji Obtainable Lateßt Books by every Mail, at Published Prices for Cash. Magazines and Periodicals, at LOWEST CASH PRICES m all Departments. Equal to Ohniitehuroh and Dune* din Bouiea Do your Business here and keep the Trade m the District! y INSPECTION INVITED. H. M. ""JONES. j



J. SEALY AND CO. NEW SEEDS! NEW SEEDS! NEW SEEDS! FOR THE FARM-—Eluding Clovers, Ryegrass Cocksfoot, Turnips, Rape and Peas. NEW SEEDS FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN la any Quantity Required, or m3d ackets NEW FLOWER SEEDS IN Id PACKETS OR 9d PERIfDOZEN PACKETS ASSORTED. NEW GARDEN REQUISITION ENDLEB'4 VARIETY. WHRELBAND'S BLIGHT SPECIFIO.-O.ie dressing accmHug to direotio t will thoroughly eradicate Scale Blight from fruit troes. TKEE LUCERNE EBtsr J. SEALY AND CO. 8 52 TO MY CLIENTS. T AM P R|B PARED TO DISPOSE OF ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS, TO BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. 1c would be well to give me particulars prior to Bheep being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON » ■ WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now makiDg .LIBERAL [CASH ADVANCEV.FREE 0F [COMMISSION, upon all "W OOL placed Jo my hands for Sale either m Ashburton, Timaru, or for Shipment. ■ This Season's WOOL SALES for CANTERBURY havw been fixed aa ander, viz:— CHRISTCHURCH-November 23, 1899; Deoember 14, 1899; January 18, 1900 February 9, 1900. TlMAßU—December 1, 1899; January 6, 1900; February 7, 1900. WOOLPACKS and all Station Requiaitea supplied at Loweiaft Market Ratea, D. THOMA~S, Ashburton. -PUREJEEDS- I HAVE lately erected, regardless of Cost, fchs MOST COMPLETE Heed ♦ leaning JPlant South of the Line, and I now ask intelligent) Farmers to Inspect the same at Work, lam now prepared to CLKAN for Farmers any of SEEDS & GRAIN And will GUARANTEE to give them SATISFACTION. I can Supply Besb RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT, locally grown 5 also, Best CLOVERS, Dresaed by my own machines, the purity of which musb jbe seen to be appreciated. Also—Hubst and Son's Beat ENGLISH CLOVERS, - TURNIPS, RAPE, ILUCERNE, TREFOIL, Eto. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. tiT NJ&W SPKING GOODS ANDREW ORR T3 Daily opening up Hew Shipments ef Spring 1 Goods for the Season. """■ W 'mmmmmmm PRINTS, MUSLINS, GLOVES, iSWIS SHADES, UMBRELLAS, BLOUSE MATERIALS, KID GLOVES* PRESS GOODS IN ALL THE LEADING STYLES. Beautiful Trimmed College and Rock STRAW HATS; ftlso Gentlemen'a Straws m all the leading makes. MILLINERY, IfLOWERS, FEATHERS, TRIMMINGS, Eto,, Very N«w and Up-to-date. DRESSMAKING TURNED OUT STYLISH AND ATTRACTIVE. Excellent Em Qvaraxteei). £17 10S — LADIESj [& GENTLEMEN'S BIOYOLBS — $17 108 THE HIGHEST GRADE. ALSO NEW OHAIJNLESS CYCLE, NET —$30. LATEST 1 AND MOST UP-TO-DATE. ANDREW ORR.



Shipping, SRAW, SlVllib AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITS 0. FOR LONDON. e^jL 'OCTAL MAIL STEA €^^^wSh^ "^ MER3, with anperior accommodation for all classes y&t^s»!®«w o j pagaengerß, calling at Monte Video or Kb, Teneriffe and Ply month. _______ Vessel Ton jOommandei From Date. Sofchfo „ 7730 Kidley ... Wel't'nJuly 20 lonic .- 4748|Kempson WelVn Oct. 12 OARGO STEAMERS. •Delphic... 8273Snowden LytTton June 29 *Aotea .„ 5364 Evans — August Pakeha ... 4331 Prosper j — August Maori ...|s3l7!Moffatti | — Sepfc *Oarries Third-class Passengers. E VV. HANMSK. Agent. npiH c jMi§!j[P NEW ZEALAND OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via, Monte Video, Taneriffe A Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of Passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Steamers.' Tobh, Departure. Date. Rakaia 6683 — August 3 Pap-usai 7000 — August 31 Ru»hin« 6127 — 28 Wakanui "000 — Oofc* 25 Paparoa 7000 — Nov 23 CARGO STEAMERS. Nairnsh re I 8000 Lybteltoa Juae 27 Tekoa .- 4050 Wellington July | Waikato ... | 4767 Lytteltoa July For farther parbioulars apply te fRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, Agenta, Aahbnrtoo. ~wlicH will" you~takeT" A RTIFICIALLY Coloured and adul- J\. terated Teas from China and Japan— OR BRITISH GHOWN .... DIAMOND JUBILEE. . SrawatteeGarpemK %, I DIAMOBDiJUBtLSE I q. "MrKENZIE'S" HONDAI LA.NKA TEA. Agents : MESSRS SHEARMAN 8*03., Aehburton, and GUDSELL, Tinwald. Mb Chablks Habdy, Rakaia Messrs Hibbs Bros., Methven Mks Maky Johnson, Chertsey Packed and seated m Ceylon. Prices : j X, Is lOd ; XX. 23 ; XXX, 23 2d ; XXXX, I ] 2s 6.1, I HENRY STEPHENBON> (ouccessor to Alfred Harrißon.) Established 20 yearß. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALEB of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'olock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni are, etc., as per arrangement, m any part 6ho county. Advances made en Goods plaoed m my Hands for Sale* Regular Consignments of Colonial Grows and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agent: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PJANOS and ORGANS on time pay monta from £SOs per month. HENRY STiPHENSON, AUCTIONEER ABHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. mHE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY JL ON DEPOSIT Fixed^lTwelve Months 4£Jper cent, FuH^particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. Office:' Tanered Street Bioyole Harvest. LANI)ELLS & SON, ENGINEERS & BICYCLE BIAKDRS BCJRKETT STREET, Next the Club, TO the Farmers and General Public-"! Ashbarton,—We beg to state that we have reaped a harvest m Bicycles, havir just landed a big consignment of fkat-olaas jiggers at £14 10s. We are the oldest bioyole firm m Ashbarton and intend to uphold our reputation. Agents for White Flyera, Rudge-Whit-. orfch, Waverleya, Cyclops, The Parrot, eto Repair* by experts. AH work] guaran :