The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL XXI. NO. 527($

Ashburtoi^ ; Monday, December 8, 1000

Pbice : One Penny

Swimming Notes.

Swimming hai been very popular with society girls in England during this summer, the Bath Club in Berkeley square is a very popular institution indeed. On off days swimmers indulge their fancies in the matter of quaint bathing oottumei to suohan extend the baths resemble some wonderful flower garden with the brilliant pinks, greens, r»d», and bluep. For the annual competition, however, businesslike suits of stookingett* are worn. These, of course, are skintight, and do not impede the swimmer in any way* The ugly serge costume has gone, never to reappear Lady Constance Mackenzie ba» won the challenge shield and gold medal offered by the club in the last two oompttti' titions.- Ladies' Realm. For the third year tn succession Hellinga has won the 100 yards championship of the Southern Countiesof England* In 1898 the ex-Australian champion won the trophy with ridiculous ease in 60§<eo, and last year romped home in 65sec. On Monday night) he achieved hit third victory after » stiff race with Carl Roberl, the amateur oham* pion of Austria in 66Jsec. Helliogs it deemed lucky to win by some, for Ruberl swam a very erratic coane, and yet Wai only beaten % yard, but for my own part I think the Australian bad a little bit up his sleeve. The initial heats were mere exercise canters for Ruberl and Helling*?, the first-named winning easily from Logan, of the Le&nder, and M S Turner, of the Otter Club, in 6S|iec, whilst Helling* wandered comfort ably home in front of Sanders, of Richmond, and Cohen, of the Otters, is 69sec. The race was the item of the Cyprus Gale programme, and e&me cff at the Camberwell Baths. Lane pub io an appearance, and favored the company with an exhibition of diving,

News in Brief.

It is estimated thab the total value of th* estate of the late Duke of Westminster will be nearly £25,000,000, and that about £2,250,00q will be paid aa death duty. The young Queen of Holland has a mind of her own in other than matrimonial (.flairs. She is said to be a "total abstainer" and to refuse wine on all public occasions. Mies Beatrio Harradea thinks tnat hap* pinesa in married life would be more universal if every wife bad a separate income—an allotted sum in accordance with her husband's position, to be at*her Mcdependent dipost]. B -P.'b initials have been made to stand for a good many things. Now they have bsen app ied to tha cew Cape polioemen—Bobs' Peeler?. French offices for the furture must not marry for lore orbs anty alone; their wivei must a!ho possess a "dot", or dower, of remar kable dimension i, As the dpys ara now drawing in, the police in th Norih of Ireland haye thought) it advisable to post regulations concerning lights on vehicles. lbs is the wording of that regulation:—' Until further notice every vehicle muafc carry a iighb when darkneu begins? Darkness always begins as Boon M the lights are lit." " A marriage is arranged, and will, shortly take place, between Viscount Kelburne, R» N. eldest) ton of the Earl cf Glasgow, and Mias Sybil Mure, only child of William Mure, Esquire, 48 Wilton Crescent, Lon don Ihe proprietor of a toy shop in a popular south coast watering place has thia summer hit upon an ingenious way of advertising hit wares. He noticed that strangers who came there invariably amused themselves by walking along the beach and pickiDg up th* shells. At a trifling outlay be procured a waggon load of mussel shells, and upon their white interiors stamped in red ink an adver tisement of his business. Every morning he sent out a boy with a basketful of these email circulars to distribute along the beaob. The visitars eagerly picked them up, and the toy dealer's business is said to have reaped reward from this dreadful ingenuity. The Financial News says:—The revela tions in the report of the liquidates of Pattiaona (Limited) are nothing short! of startling. Shareholders, whether preference or ordinary« have simply dropped their money down a hole from whose depths, there is no chance of recovering any of it. Surely somebody ought to be made responsible for all thia. From Germany we are threatened (says the Daily Naus) with a mechanical musical instrument of awful omen. It is said to be a species of barrel organ, woiked upon the penny-in-the-slot system ; or, in other words, by putting a coin in the slot yon secure the silence of the instrument for a quarter of an hour, after whioh it starts the din again. The first ambition of every Chinaman is to have a splendid cofGo, A poor man will starve himself for ye<*ra to buy one. It ii always received with grert ceremony on iti ariival et the house, and is regarded as the most valuable piece of furniture in the estab lishment. It is kept in the plaoe of honour. There are many strange customs connected with the funeral ntes. One of theee is the burning at the tomb ot paper horses, idols, umbrellas, and olothee* These are supposed 1o be necessary and useful to the man when he gets to Heaven. By being burned they undergo some material resurrection and meet him there. It will be seen by an advertisement in another column that in lieu of the ordinary anniversary tea meeting the Wesleyan Churoh will hold a Garden Party at the beautiful residence of Mr Collins nexfe Thureday afternoon. We understand that those who have the matter in hand are making every provision for a very enjoy able outing and we anticipate that 'Mesorlue' wit! be a great attraction on oar next) half holiday.



SHAW, SAVLLI- AND ALBION j COMPANY, J.IVIITffiD, ! FOR LONDON. * j£&«*k O">VAf, MAIL STKA-| j^P^ ' ' MSS3 * »**& aaporiof 1 of paasanfjerg, calling &t j Monbe Yldeo o» Rio, Teneriffe »nd Ply. ? month. J Vessel Ton Oommauder From Date. ' Karamea 5454 Burton ... Lyfcb'n Sept 22 Qothio »7730K1d1«y WeltfnJaii 31 CARGO STEAMERS. ~~~~" Kumara 160001 Scotland Wel'g'a Oefc 25 EFokomaru 62381 Max well Not Maori 53I7jMoffatt Nov E. W, HANMBK. Agent, m rjp]B E jSffjK^ UNEW ZEALAND jHP|;S'.^ ssh ipfi ngo o.'s LINE ROYAL MAIL STJUMERS ; FOR LONDON, tci Vidoc, [Ceceriffe A Plymsath. Probable final Stwamero. Tens. Porb. Date. Paparoa 6563 Wellington December 6 Bakaia 5623 „ J>a 3 Tekoa 4050 — Jan Wiilkato 4767 — Jan Papsum 6572 — Jan 31 Bauffahire 5537 — To follow Ofcarama 3803 —  Wakafcane 5715 • — „ Bimutaka 7700 — „ Waitnate 5610 — », Wakanui 5706 — „ Boapehu 800Q —■ „ For farther parfrioalara apply bo FRrEDLAHDER BROS., lan. UKION STEAMSHIP OOIffANY OF 1 NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS 3 All FRCMLITTELTON ASUNOER: F»r Weahport and Greymeuth—Weekly Wißllington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs- I day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise meet in Ohrisfcohurch papers Dnnedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays '■ The above are subject to alteration; eference should therefore be made to Oferletchorch daily papers fox dates and boar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent, Ash burton "^nry"stephekson7~ (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'etoci. Clearing Saks of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement in any part of the county. Advances made on all goods placed in my bands for Sale. Begular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction oq/6'ATDBBAYS. Agekt: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company It Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agenoy Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay znants from 8O» per month. HENRY s¥iPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. A OABTi. A Branch Office has bees opened^b? the undersigned ftfc Mkssbb Niooll Bros., Eas Street, where they will carry "on practicej&e BarrUters and Solioitore. AUDE & HARMAN, Solicitors, Chriatrch eh Money to Lend at Lowest Current Rates? •n Freehold Security, No Procuration *co, MAUDE & HARMAT^! 18 48 Ashburton. KAYE & GARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest current rates, all FARM PHODUOI Agents ior Button's and Lawson's Unrivalled Seeds, ; New Season'e Suppliee of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS, &o, &c, JUST LANDED, LARGE STORES at LYTTELTON. SXTENBIVB CLEANIN& MAOHINERY. CORNBAUES always ou band, KAYE & CARTER, CHRISTCHURCH. 9 57 Manning & Co's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AID STOW, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THE BESTIN~THE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashbarton—Messes"; Shkab biakßkos. ALL Loabby's PreparatiooT^clmmmon Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Ben jaman !



I 811 EARMA'S Bitoa. • (family grocers, ironmongers, wiise & spirit merchants' j —,(x)—. GROCERIES. GROCERIES NONE bat the best brand of Groceries kept in Stock—Tinned Fish, and Meats o? every description, Currants, Raisins, Sultanss (all of First Quality) ; Agents for Gore Oatmeal j Butter and Cheese, the finest procurable from the best makers, Millaquiu No. 1 Sngar always in stock. i TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. We make a specialty of Teas, and have a large stock, ranging from Station Teas to the Finest Orange Pekoe Oeylon. Packed in Jib and lib Packets, 51b and 101b Tins, and Half Ohests. Samples may be had on application GENERAL MERCHANDISE. B B A and T U S Sheep Shears, Oil Stones, Ropes, Nails and Staples, Raw and Boiled Linseed, Castor, Neats Foot, and Valvolino Oils ; Table Cutlery by the best makers, Electro Plated Goods a specialty, suitable for Wedding Presents; Splendid Assortment of Brushware of every kind, Lamps.and Lamp ware, Ironmongery, and General Household Requisites, Customers may always rely on being supplied from a largti and well assorted Stock of the above Goods at the most reasonable prices. Letter* and Telegrams promptly attended to SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSF, BURNETT STREET, A.9H BURTON



ASK YOUR SHOE DEALEB FOR E;VEJRY f// 1 9 t ENCOUBAGE PAIK / COLONIAL a™*™ BOOTS & SHOES, w*** j MANUFACTURED BY I S. ANDERSON, TIMARU. G. MEDDINS, 11 THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," Opposite Arcade, Burnett Street. BOWLS BOWLS. BOWLS. TAYLOR'S First Quality and Presentation, Inspection Invited. SHEEP SHKARS. SHEEP SHEARS. BB A, TTJS, II & t and Shepherd Brands."" Oil Stones, Raddle, Lamp Black, Branding Oil, and all Requisites for the Shearing Season. LAWN MOWFBSi LAWN * MOWERS. The Latest Improved—-" The Pastime," easiest running Machine made. Also, New Fasy, Orescent, F & N, etc. J.-SEALY& CO., THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED SEED FIRM IN ASH BURTON. JCJ O f*S ARE sbill to the front, and are prepared to supply their many *C>» Ou KjOm Patrons with reliable SISEDB, of every deaoripfclon, THAT WILL GROW, at lowest market races, SEEDS FOR THE FARM, VEGETABLE SEEDS, FLOWER SEEDS, & GARDEN REQUISITES of every description, Direcb from the Growers and Manotaoturbbs. Oar (Stocks of NEW SEASON'S SEEDS are from the Celebrated Firms, JAMES Cartes & Go, London, and Peter Lawbon & Son, Edinburgh, and they are of the beat quality obtainable. FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. LAHGE STOCKS of aft Seasonable FRUITS always on hand. MELLO R'S ZEA LANDIA BOOT STORE HTHE ONLY up to date Boot Shop ?n Ashborton. For real good Value, Style, and Fitting try the "ZEALANDI BOOTS Bvery pair guaranteed- Eemember our Price, is the CHEAPEST, and oar Stock the LARGEST in Canterbury. If yon want good Value for very little than be sure yon GOTO IV/rC 1!" T OTJ'^l ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, SPANORED 80DBIFT, ASHBUBT ON



* A. AG'KR ARCHITECT ARCADE CHAMBERS ASHBURTON. TF you want a NEW HOUSE, or Alteia bions, or Newest Style of Decoratioae, CONSULT MR AGER. iOall and see the NEW EIBKGSE BLIND . Imitation of Venetian, »t> h»lf the price.



SMOF.E ONLY NEW VENUS ——(0)-— m A PEEFBOT TOBACCO. BID IT EVEK OCCUR TO YOU haf hen ho called " Jaab as Good " substitutes are recommended by your Dealer the motive is for self gain, because of increased profit, SO BEWAHEM HONmi^LANKA CEYLON TEA. on a SBALID WAD PACKET ia your guide'and safeguard. . ' GoM aiediil Paris Exhibition awarded fco-M*h*ra;jih Brand No 1, In Commercial Lea Clais. •  '. ■ .-■ ■■ • .. .■ ■■•.: ■■ :.■ ; Local Agents—Messrs Shearman Broa , Oaraon and Son's, Cooch and Co., Ashburton • imvald, Mr Gudsoll; Methven, Hibbgßros. ; Rakaia & Gnertsey, Messrs Shannon Broi. Importer §^Mtistic NOTICE TO FARMERS. E ABE CASH BUYERS -OF PRIME Mil LING WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY Please take your Samples to the Mill We can supply Oornsacks at cost price. DONE ON FARMERS ACCOUNT. CANTERB URY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) ■■* # D. WOOD, Manager 17th Mar^h, 1900. TOE COMING REVEST BINDEH- I AM THE AGENT FOR THE Piano Jones Lerer Binder PRICES AFh TERMS ON APPLICATION - I Guarantee to keep all Extras. E, W, HANMER. LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM. JUST ARRIVED PER »S.S RANGATIRA,' AT ' T. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S. LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM. NEW is CHOICE DESIGNS AND COLOURS. LINOLEUMS AND OILCLOTHS. The Largest Stocks to Choose from, at Prices to suit all, [at T. H. UNDJRILL & CO/8. Also, Some Remnanta at greatly reduced prices; also, a Large Assortment! of Oilcloth for Dados. BEDSTEADS. BEDSTEADS. We have just opened another Large Shipment of Brass and Iron Bedsteads in the latest deßigns, direct from the Best Manufacturers in Birmingham, which enables us to give you the best) possible value. BEDDING & FURNITURE of all kinds made on the premises from the beat material. We invite all to iuapeeb our Sbccks. No one pressed to buy. T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKER UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMERS 4 UNDERTAKERS,^! TANORIiJ STRKET,£Next BuildinglSooietys Office



A WORD to the wke—Tiy the rapidly lightning Shirt Gloss, it never fails— Shearman Bros and John Ojbb & Co are the ARentß BAKER BROS.! PtJBNTSHIHG TTNDERTAKERS URNISHING U NDERTAKERS, DIRECT Importers of Beet and Latest Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS'. FUNERALS conduo..ad with the greatest care and satisfaction, -it most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanul Road and Cass Streets, and" Baker and down's Coach Factory. •2 H UwDRIIX.,, X OHD»IMi T H UNDBILI & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS HANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. PoUshed Coffins a Specialty.. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths in Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also oare c Mr T. Andrews, Eaet Belt. 3 THE DAINTIEST LITTIE WHEBL THAT EVER WAS" v The Rambler:' HAVING sold ont of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have use o ened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS,' 1" ROAD BACERvS, & ROADSTERS n nil '-hep nr.d all fitted with \hc f tr eating G<SrJ detachable Tyre, "THUS KAA-BJufBI.C.' i, AJNI) INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. RidiDg Easy. Machlnea the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH ! G & J TYRES, i D. THOMAS. _____ __________ „ REID <&[GRAY. WE have pleasure in announcing that we have removed to Temporary, Premises in j BURNETT STREET (Adjoining the Aehburton Club) Where we Bhall carry on our buiineee pending the erection of Ouu New Wabehoush & Showboom. We are carrying a larger and more varied stock of ■ Implement! and Fittings, "Deering" Machinery, Twine, Oils, And All Farmers' Requisites, And shall be glad to see our numerous friends ab our Burnett Street Premises. We have disposed of our Jobbing Depart ment bo Messrs Kennedy and Muir, whom we can confidently recommend M op te date tradesmen* REID & GRAY, , 6, RESTELL, Manager. —mi tneKamtmmmmmmmSSimmmmmmmmSmmmn J. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER TTAS just received a Large Shlpmen WATCHES. WATCHES 6 Dozen Nickel Levers at 27s 6d Specially made to order, Strongly built to suit hard wear, 2 Years Guarantee. 3 Dozen NICKEL WATCHES at 20^ The best value in the Colony, 1 years A New and Full" Stock of Gent's and Ladies Gold T*nd Silver Watches to hand. SPECTACLES New Frames and Lenses on the Interchangeable System. To meet the requirements of those using the famous "LAZARUS' Spectacles a special importation of his Frames and Lenses to hand. siGna:l^ testing A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED, J. V.DE~BEER WATCHMAKER JEWELLER, Ashburton



LLEWELLYN OWEN, M-O.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. LOCAL Representative of the London College of Music, and cf the Masioa lnternabioral College. PIANOFORTE, ORSAN, f VIOJ4N, MAR DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY _, AND COUNTERPOINT. ? «___ . l)t JUST OPEN KD—FishingTaokle, Per s. Karamea from London. The Jatee Rods, Minnows, Lines, G«ff Hooks etc. etc e»rly inspection Invited—Haedley Beds, New Veoas



r™T...._J_. • • DUNLOP>S ' • f Smoke .*[ —:—"—r ~~—~"~~—:—""."" ' 7 ——■—1^ ah iwmm ■ { s • • TOBACCO . . Tobacconist



DON'T Naicrb onamy re your NEGLECT cough without aid, but yon COUGHS, can't afford to ohanoe it. A cough that is I«fb to-core itself ia slowly overcome at beat, and there it apt to be iohh weakness left to make the next oough come easier. We have two really good remedies for coughs and olds. BENJAMIN GUM in specially suitable for recent} chill;). It it pleasant to take, cures very quickly, pre. ventß inflamatory symptoms and aliays annoying tickling and hacking coughs* TOWNEND'S CINNAMON CURE is fippcially suitable for chronic coughs, though it will break up a recent attaok as quickly as any other medicine made—Oinna mon has been proved in Pasteues Institute to possess great destructive power over all bacilli, whilst being perfectly harmless to human beings, have received some flattering letters as to its efficacy in oon sumption, bronchitis, BBthmw; dvsentry and n typhoid fever. «;— —^—■ -^— -— :— [ANOTHER CASE O? INDIGESTION OF Ten Years" Standing Yields to PLANTEKOA Elevation, Fiotoo, September 12,1900 T>ROPRIETOR Plantekoa Remedy, Sir,—l have suffered from Indigestion for: the last ten years, and have tried many other Remedies without any benefits. I was induced by your Traveller to try Piaotekoa, and am pleased to say that though I only took two (2) bottles, I am quite cured, and have had do return of my old trouble, since ÜBing'this wonderful Medicine; I am,'etc, Mas John Lack? Kindly Sote—That PLANTEKOA is & [ GUARANTEED Curej for Indigestion, Whether Acute or Chronic Agenfce-CARSQN & CO. AUSTRAL BOTANIC COMPANY, Wholesale Plantekoa Proprietary, Wellington OWING to a great increase in business we have arranged for an premises, and to avoid removing and storing a lot of our Stock, will hold a Genuine Clearin Sale For One Month, previous to the build re commencing operations. This is an opportunity rarely met with of obtain ing New and Seasonable Drapery and Cloth ing at Greatly Reduced Prices.—Robert Alcorn. FOE RALE. (CHEAP. S~\ OODWILL of Lease (Perpetua 640 Acres first) cUes Sheep Country well fenced and watered, with good house of roomß. Stack [can be taken over at valua tion t E. W, BANMEB. SMOKE WfOSIECSAY TOBACCO. The Latest and Best Manafactnred by 0 Wiimams & Co], Ricb> vqd, VA i WANTED 'KNOWN—That we have • exceptional facilities for display ing our large Stock of Oilcloths and Linoleums, and Intending purchasers »re specially invited to make an inspection of New Patterns now landing exS.S. Gothi Mitch ell & Torner. MRS ALOORN is now show ing beautiful assortment of new Millinery new Mantles, new Drees Goods, new Silks etc., in the enlarged premises. Ladies and children* Pinafores, Aprons, and Under- Clothing in stock and made to order Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Timar tA LWAYS in Stock—A first XjL class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates for warded on application. Latter Cutting in any style. MBS JOHNSTON rpEACHBR of the Pianoforte and Singing. Havelook Street. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. bstablishbd]* 1859. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company, Noted for Promptness and Liberality Paid-up Capital and Reserves, £400,000. . Fire and Marine Risks, Also,— Risks on Growing Orope. Threshing Machines, etc, accepted ftt 1 lowest current rates,. E. W. Hanmer, AGENT ~~ Smoke New Vemw



Fandbr& Sons' Eucalypti Kxtbaot— Under the distinguished patronage of Hit Majesty the KiDg of Italy, awarded Diploma at the International Exhibition, Amsterdam, Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Uni versities all over the glob«. That the erode, resinous oils, which are now foisted upon the public uadpr the name of Eucalypi Extracts, may not be mistaken for Sander & Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extract, we atate :—lt is proved by tests made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Griefswald (Prussia), that only prodaott that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other substances adherent to primary distillation* will develop the curative properties possessed by the plant. To avoid the appalling consequences result* ing from the application of substitutes, etc., in croup, bronchitis, diphtheria.dysentery, internal inflammation, etc., insist fa getting Sandbb and Sons' Pure Voiai Euca lypti Extract, and be safe, TT7 4NTED Known—The rapid lightning W Shirt GHoua has by far the largest sale in New Zealand-Johk ORB and Co and Shkabmajst Bros 4 Cough Cure, Wahoo,KootlßAH and Benjamin Gum go to AeBBUBTOjr DbvgC)