The Ashburton Guardian.

Fol xxi. no. 5253

Abwbuuton : Monday, NoTember 5, 1900

price : One Penny

NATIVE RACES AND THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC.

Memorial to Me. Ch4Hbirz.aiit. ■-.. ♦ A Memorial from the members of th« Native Races »nd Liquor Traffic United Committee, signed by the Archbishop of Canterbury an Chairman, has been pres ented to Mr Chamberlain, »n which th« Government are asked to take steps providing for the prohibition of the sal* of intoxicants)to natives. The document concludes; — "We understand that the question aa it pffectft Cape Colony must be dealt with locally, but none the leßg.tbe statements we refer to a>-e important as illustrating the Native R&cen Question as found in South Africa. The facts which appear to be clearly established from these Reports are to the effect that:—l. In territories such as British B»chuana!and and other native territories where prohibition of liquor to natives is in iorce, tnest beneficial results have been noticed. 2. In parti of Cape Colony, particularly, where no such legislation is in force, the state of affairs constitutes a grave scandal; whilst 3. In districts such as the Tracuket : Territories, where arears of prohibition are adjicent to Cape Colony, smuggling has proved a serious hindrance to the enforcement of the law. We consider that the official Reports given above are sufficient in themselves to .prove the importance of securing prohibition to natives, and the disastrous results which ate found where no such legislation is in force. If, however, further evidence were necessary, these statements, in their bear* Ing upon the general South Afric&n crisis^ could be supported by quotations from statements made by snch Administrators as Sir Sydney Shippard or Mr Cecil Rhodes; by professional men such M Br Alfred Hillier, f>r by large «»plojp' ers of labour, such as Mr Lionel Phillips}/ As to the feeling of the natives them* selves, whilst we have nodoubt that there might be seme difference of view and certainly of practice, amongst them, yet we think that the attitude of Khama, Ohifef of the Bamangwato, is an indication of the feeling < f the most enlightened natives, and wo gratefully recall your ready acquiescence in the appeal of this well known Christian Chief for the exclusion of strong drink from his country acton which her Majesty the Queen her* self referred to in striking terms in an interview withKhaana

Mr Chamberlain has caused the follow ing reply to be sent to the Primate:—

Mr Chamberlain wishes me to say that the restriction of the supply of liquor to natives is an oL]3Ct as to which he is en* tirely in sympathy with the Memorialists, and that ho will not fail to. use whatever influence he'may hjve In promoting it. "In Basutoland and in Bechoanaland Protectorate, the adminiateration of which is under the direct confrol of Her Majesty's Government, very strict laws en the Subject are already in fcrce ; bnt so far as the t-elf governing Colonies of the Cape and Natal are concerned, the question as the Memorialists appear to be fully aware, ia one for the Colonial Go /ernments, to whom copies of th« Memorial will sent.

Humors of the American Cam paign

The American people are not taking their politics this year with their usual seriousness, and there ia promise of plenty of fun in this campaign. There is the example of Senator Tillman, of South Carolina, reading impressively those declarations of the Democratic platform about " the consent of the governed,' ' intimidation at home,' and the 'destruction of oar free institu tions.' When one remembers the disfranchisement of the negro voters in South Carolina and other Southern (ex-slave) States one is compelled to laugh outright, And Mr Bryan in in address of 10,000 words to the men of Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, and the Oarolinas declared that it is "our ''

duty to give the brown man in tbt Philippines the rights of life, liberty? the suffrage, and the pursuit of happi ness," all of which blessings have been denied to the black men of those States. Such a declaration mikes an irresistible appeal to the Yankee seme of humor. Then the anti-Imperialists picture the President as the Canton despot offering an Imperial crown to (he American people, and ai industriously engaged in changing the Republic into an Empire. There is nothing more amusing in the history of American politics than this attempt to make a despot out of W M'Kialey, if one except* the published photo graphs of WJ Bryan in patched over alls and broken suspenders husking corn and feeding bis cattle on his farm of seven suburban house lots.



SHAW, SAVIfA AND •-. I SIGN COMP \N V, LIMIT BD, FOR LONDON. Jfo^L OOYA.L MAIL BTBA jm|3||h6. IX M'ST*S, wlbb Piipetioe j»^i|^^^ l'acooQicaedationfosall classes i&te£s3*&? 0 { paaeengere, calling at Monte Video or Bio, Teaeriffa *nd Flf month, Yeasel Ton Oommander From Date. K«ramea 5464 Burton ... Lytb'n Sepfc 22 Gofchio ».7730Kidtey Wel't'nJan SI ~™ oabgo sTSamers. : Knmara [6000 Scotland W ellg'n Oot 25 OPokomßiira 16238 Max wel i Not Maori Js3l7Moffatt Nov — "S B. W. HANMeE Agent. nrt'H E NEW ZEALAND me; -*■'*''. V; shipping o o.'S "~~" LINE —" ROYAL MAIL STE4.MEBS FOR LONDON, t» Vide*, (Benorifle tit Plymouth, *~ [* Probable final StMmen. Tons. Porb. Data. Walmate 5610 Wellington NoV 8 Wak*nt(i 5706 Auoklan'i Nov 15 Paparoft tOOO — December 6 Bakaia 5628 — December Walkato 4767 — To follow Tekoa 4050 - » Papaaui 6372 — „ Otarsma 3808 — », Bimntuka 7700 — „ Wakatane 5715 — •» Banglbilei 7700 —  Bnapeha BCOO — „ F« farther partioulars apply t« PRIEDLANDER BROS., Im>. UNtONf STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF 'trafiW ZEALAND. Limitibd STEAMERS SAII FHCMLITTELTON A 8 UNDER: F«p Wesfcporfc and Greymonth—Weekly Wellbagßon— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NQTE—For extra sailings nee advertise Boent in Ohristcharoh papers Dnnedln — 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; , ©ferenco should therefore be made to Gkrlstchnrch daily papers foz dates and hoar of sailing SFor farther particulars apply to F FERBIMAN, ' Agent, AbHburton Iaii¥RY"STBPHMSONr (suoosßSor to Alfred Harrison.) Ssbablished 20 years, AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND JOMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES ©f Live Stoak Produce, Furniture, etc., EVSRV SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., (Mi per arrangement in any part of the county. Advances made on all goods placed In my hands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown »nd Island* Fruit sold pivttely through the week, and ab Auction on BATURDYB, ;„. Aokiti: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company k Dresdeo Pianoforte Manufacturing and I Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay meats from SSOs per month. HIHBY STijPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. A CABD. A Branch OfSoej has* been opened by the nndersfgned at Msssse Niooll Bbos., Ea« Bfemb, wn«e they will carry on praoticeas Barristers and Solicitors. AUDE & BARMAN, Solicitors, Christrch cfa Money to Lend st Loweit Ourrenb Rates' ear Freehold Security. N"o Procuration *cc, MAUDE &HARMAI*! 12 48 Afihburton, GL JESSON, PEAOriOAL WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, TTAS REMOVED to temporary premises WEST MESSRS J. SEALY & CO. East Street. Man Ding & (Jo's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, lh QUARTS AND PINTS, THE BEST IN THE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messks],Sheak man Bros.



(SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. 11910 0. - :- SEASON, - - 1910 0. Nimmo and Blair's FAMOUS STANDARD SEEDS VEGETABLE SEEDS FLOWEK SEEDS ,3d.:PEKIPAOKET. Id. PER PACKET. NIMMO AND BLAIR'S SEEDS GROW, FEW EQUAL, NONEJgBETTER* ALL THOROUGHLY TESTED BEFORE BEING SENT OUT. (gT ORDER EAKJUY - - And have your Seeds in hand when it is time to sow. CATALOGUES CAN BE HAD ON APPLICATION. FLOWEK SEEDS in one hundred varieties. Thia liso includes the most hardy' varieti <a as well as the showiest;, and each pack it contains more than sufficient Saedjfco plaib in an ordinary garden. SOW THEM AND YOU WILL NOTMHAVB ANY DTSAPPOINMENT. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE P& SPIRIT MERCHANTS Makket House, Ashbnrton,* _—, 3Q.000 /OL,. -li==!laj% Cooking Ranges tLt^^^^^^TZ.u In Use in the Colony -"^ p^3^' ' ■-, .'■•■■, >-g^ Wf The^ burn Lignite, True Coal, or Wood up I fc~ll3j E NO SETTING REQUIRED. " $!l '^^P^J'i*^.*^ ! With Stove Pipe can be worked oufc in the B v^^^i P. -v®^^ 5 open, Splendid Bread Bakere* (I rSTj 1 >^^-J L With ca»b ifon or copper boilers. The H cUJgSw tx^—~n<l^P fS copper boilers are large and tin Used ineide, j \(™ n"ai*-A} . »a<sßattaßa=~i it 1 *" Repairs ate a Minimum; KSS @. p |l|PliP!§|j§& Made in all sizes, single or doubl ovens I j.l = r. lfy\~-»s.i£t^^^Lf High or low pressure boiler Bgzzz:£p^^^| ,— ( •"*»* Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Oata lognes can be obtained, or from the tnukerß, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, Princes Street, DUFIDIN, NOTICE TO FARMERS. CASH BUYERS or PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN AN? QUANTITY Please take yonr Samples to the Mill We can supply Cornsacke at cost price. GRISTING DONE ON FARMERS' ACCOUNT. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) D. WOOD, Manager 17th MaiMb. 1900. CBOWDED WITH NEW GOODS FKOM FLOOR TO CEILING. Having' just opened 25 cases ex b.s- 'Gothic ' and 'tßangltlra/ we are now able to ask but Clients' Inspection of a WONDERFUL VARIETY OF FRESH NOVELTIES! COMPRISING !—"NewlMantles, New Jackets, New Skirts, New Blouses, IN DRESS GOODS We have fche latest Black>nd White Effects, Lustres and French Fonllß. In SLUPSE FABRICS ! We show Fancy Muslins, Valenciennes Muslins, Organdie Stripes, Mercerised Sateena. Silk Zephyrs, Crepe and Chiffon Stripes, also a very pretty range of NEW PRINTS. NEW MILLINERY 1 NEW MILLINERY i Must be inspected to be|"appreciated. (We make a Speciality of Children's Head Gear.) WHITE AND CREAM PIQUE COSTUMES In theJQateßt Shapes, Gowee,|Mftrlow, Eeswick, etc. LOVELY LACES Very choice'} injValenoiennea, .Guipure, Torchon and Oriental^aad^lnßertionsUo matoh, FANCY OVERALL LACE (very chaste) UP-TO-DATE VEILINGS In Magpie, Oream, White and Black),|finest lotßyet shown at The^Oomer. NEW BRAID TRIMMINGS (specially selected) The Latest SnFisohus, Searfe, Ruffs, Bows, Vests and Fronts. A smart .lot ot; Child KHAKI BLOUSES and CAPS to match. NEW SUNSHADES. Pretty White Kid Boots and Shoes for Infants, Taetiul Ten Shoes in Strap!!or Lace Misaee. Ladies' Glace Kid Shoes (French and American), in Lace, Button and Strap JUST ARRIVED from the famous Mosgiel and Wellington Factoriesi— BOYS CLOTHING Of Khaki (regulation cloth), Serge and Tweed, in Transvaal, Baden-Powell and Sailor Shapes LADIES KOTE THAT— "OUR DRESS-MAKING DEPARTMNT," Under Misb Cusbie (from Wellington}, is now in full swing* -Kindly place your Ord xb oethe Snow and RacesJSABLY, to avoid disappointment] NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD, "THE CORNER. EAST AND TAHCBED STBEE .



J. SEALY & CO., THiJ OLDEST ESTABLISHED SEED FIRM IN ASHBURTON. JQ JPy /^>-v ARE still to the front, and are prepared to supply their many • KJm 00 V-/U» Patrons with reliable SEEDS, of every description, THAT WILL GROW, at lowest market rates. seeds for the farm, vegetablr seeds, flower Seeds, & GARDEN REQUISITES of every description, Direct from the Growers and ManotaotubKbs. Oar Stocks of NEW SEASON'S REEDS are from the Celebrated Firms, James Cakter * Co, London, and Peter Laweon & Son, Edinburgh, and they »re of .the best quality obtainable. FKUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT, LARGE STOCKS of all Scalable FRUITS always on hand, at loW cc" **6Mt BELFAST AND FAIRFIEIIJ) FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST f^OR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER -CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can bo roach for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN iviRYWHEBE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or g.Cwt. £ACKS Orders received h./ BTB,iISL&XJ*JNI>MQEt KM OH., Limited., DAVID THOMAS, OR •TWLfll XV.sfc. FARMERS CO-UPJfiRAI'IVB A BWOCIATIUN OF CAJNTEHBUBY, X.I mi tea., OAJSTERBUBY FBOZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PKOPUOE JfIXPOBT COMPANY. LIMITED. 880 F. WAYMOU P Secr-tary. ASK YOUR SHOE DEALER , FOR I EVERY C^ft • • ! ENCOURAGE PAIli / 4 COLONIAL aDABANIEED. & SHOES, '"«,»* I MANU/AOTURED BY S. ANDERSON, TIMARU. H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. STATIONERY BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. £)P\A AAA ENVELOPES, imported direct. Commercial Envelopes £O\J % \J\J\.f from 3s dd per 1000; 5000 at 3s per 1000. Boxed'Stajionery, latest styles, from 6d,*9d, la, Is 6d, 2s box, PIANOS. ORGANS. 44 payments of £1 each will purchase a splendid overstrung, fall trichord, massive iron-frame Piano, up-to-date in every particular. Only £1 required to be paid at time of purchase. Call and see this before you buy elsewhere. Organs from 10s per month; Pianos]from*2os perjmontb. CRICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIAL Just arrived, ex Gothic, from Wisden and Son's, London. RACQUETS, London inlaid, Victoria, Invicta, Champion, Match Popular BALLS, Plain and Covered, Slazenger'e, Silvertown, Wisden's. CRICKET BATS, Warsopp's, Wieden'sall cain, Duke's, Union, Hearne,B and others. BALLS, Hearne's, Duke's, Wisden'a, Craven, Match, and Practice Balls; H. M. J O NE S i LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM. JUST ARRIVED PER ' S.B RANGATIRA,' AT T. H. UNDRILL & GO.'S. LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM. NEW & CHOICE DESIGNS AND OOLOURSJ LINOLEUMS AND OILCLOTHS. The Largest Stocks to Choose from, at Prices to Baifc^all s |*at T. H. UNDRILL & CO.»S. Also, Some Remnants at greatly reduced prices; also, a Large Assortment of Oilcloth for Dados. bedsteadsTbedsteads. We have just opened another Large Shipment of Braea and Iron Bedsteads in the latest) designi, direct from the Beet Mamifacturers in Birmingham, which enables as to give you the best possible value. ' BEDDING & FURNITURE of all kinds.made on the premises from the best material. We invite all to iuepeot our Stocks. No one pressed to buy. T. H. UNDEILL & CO., CABINETMAKER. UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANORkiI STRIE3J, Next Building Society v Office \



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NICHOLAS & PICKFOFD TTAVE Jußt Landed, ex s.e. Waimate, ; their firat shipment) of SUMMER GOODS, INCLUDING Ladies' Croquet [and Tennis Shoes. Gentlemen's Tennis, Bowling, and Cricketing SHOES & BOOTS, In Canvas, Parraraatta, Glace Kid, . Buck Skin, and Russian Calf. The Beat Assortment evergShown in Ashburton. Inspection Invited. ! i NICHOLAS & PIGKFORD, BAST STREET. LLfWULYN OWffi, M'C.S.M. 1 CERTIFICATED TEACHER. ; LOCAL Representative of the London College of Music, and cf the Musica InternatiocAl College. I PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DO LINE, SINGING, HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT. BAKER BROS., EIORNTSHING TTNDERTAKSRa c urnishikg Undertakers, DIRECT Importers of Beet and Latest Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHING?. FUNERALS condoccod with the greatest care and satisfaction, %t most reasonable charges. Corner of Wak»nnt Road and Case Streets, and Baker and brown's Coaoh Factory, x h Undriix., b cndbill T H UNDRILB & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS tTANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths in Stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellow' Hall; al»o care ef Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. i j. V. DE BEEB WATCHMAKER oV JEWELLER TTAS just received a Large Shlpmen OF WATCHES. WATCHES -6 Dozen Nickel Levers at 27s 6d i Specially made to order, Strongly bnilt to suit hard wear. 2 Years Guarantee. 3 Dozen NIOKEL WATCHES at 20a^ The beat value in the Colony, 1 years Guarantee. A New and Full Stock of Gent's and Ladies Gold and Silver Watches to hand. . SPECTACLES New Frames and Lenses on the I Interchangeable System. To meet the requirements of 'those using the famous "LAZARUS' Spectacles a special importation of his Frames and Lenses to hand. SIGHT TC'JEI WTIIN G- A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED* J. V.DE~BEEK WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Aahbnrton ALL Loasby's Preparations—Cinnamon Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Benjaman Gum—at J(E Goooh Storekeeper



SMOKE NOSEGAY TOBACCO, The Latest and Beat Manufactured by 0 Williams & Co . Rich" .gd, V A DON'T Nature may cure your NEGLECT cough without aid, tot yon COUGHS, can't afford to chance it. A cough that it left to cure itself is slowly overcome at beet, and there is apt to be some weakness left to make the next cough come easier, ... ■ ■■'■■ ■  We have cfcwo really good remedies for ooughs and olds. BENJAMIN GUM is specially suitable for recent chills. It ir pleasant to take, cur#s ,v«ry quickly, pre. vents inflatnatory symptoms and allays annoying ticking arid hacking cough*. TOWNEND'S CINNAMON CURE is specially suitable for chronic coughs, though it will break up a re cent attack as * quickly as any o> her medicine made—Ctnna ' tnon has been proved in Rastenes Institute to possess grea^ destructive power over all bacilli, whilst being perfectly harmless to human beings. vVe have received some flattering letters, as to its efficacy in con sumption, bronchitis, asthma, dvsentry and in typhoid fever. Benjamin Gum Is 6d and 2« 6d Cm man Cure 2a 6d; Obtainable everywhe solproprietorsandmanufacturers—Loftsby WahooM.P.G. Coy, Ltd, Dunedi. ~~ ~ESTABLISHEDIi79T F. FERRTMAN, LAND & ESTATE AGENT, LICENSED LAND BKOKEB; FOR SALE—BricW Houee, on | acre, Nelson Street;, Hampstead, within eaey distance of the School, and in ft direct line with the Railway Station; a sound investment for the price required, £220. Cash *r terms F FERRIMAN FOR SALE, Ashburton Suburbs—B acres 32 perches of land, possessing ample frontage en good road?, with cube tan tial buildings, consisting of a good 6 roomed Bouse, Shop, Workshop, excellent Stables, and Cow Sheds; first class orchard well supplied with water. The land is well situated for subdivision - FFERRIMAN FARMS FOR SALE— 84 acres, capital investment, would let to P»y 8i per ;<jent on price required 500 acres, £10 per acre, within 2£ miles o Railway Station 600 acres Several Blocks of, Good Sh*ep Country, front? 1500 acres upwards F FERRIMAN FOR SALE WINTER'S ROAD, ALLENTON, An Opportunity to Ereob Your Own House I HAVE been instructed to Sell Lots 24 and 25, containing one Acre situ&ted as above, tthe Piles suitable for a new house and all a chimney with fire plaoe are already on the Land, as is also » pump with abundant supply of water. The only other thing necessary is a Carpenter with timber and iron 'to make a comfortable home F FERRIMAN _____ — EAST STREET SOUTH A SHOP available for immediate occupa tion F FERRIMAN ! T)ERPETUAL LEASE FOR BALE at 1 X Hinds—An exceptionally favourable opportunity of securing a comfortable home, with 44 acres of good grazing I»nd ; small yearly rental. Inspect this property before buying your home F FERRIMAN FOR SALE, HAVELOCK STfiEET WEBT. mOWN SECTION 1171. A splendid X opportunity of securing a building site in the favour/ portion of the Town, ;. F. FERRIMAN. TO STAJND AT ALLENTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRIOI The Beautiful Bay Horse (16£hda) GENERAL TRACEY, (Record 5.4.) Byjßerlm- Jenny Tracey (both Imported SIRE of Victory 11, G.eneial Grigg, Experience, General Standisb, Tracey Belle, General Shatter, and many others too numerous to mention For further particulars, appy to THOMAS HAROLD, 9 1?5 Groom in charge TTIOR HALE—Several Sections at fairton^ F FERRIMAN OSBORN GOOMBir" PIANO TUNER k EXPERT. (Late of London), VISITS Ashburbon and surrounding di trictn eyefy four months, viz—Marcb July* and November, j ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at hli Music' Studio, Aroade Chambers. Ashburton, or at Commercial Hotel. PUREBRED PRIZE POULTRY TIffINORCAS, Brown Leghorns, Andalu lyA aians, Langshans, and Dorking*, from 5a to 21s per sitting. 187 H. G. BERRYMAN.



A Reminder—We wish to remind thos who may require ntw suits &c, "before t* Show," that we have already opened out a large variety of New Goods for the Spring and Summer seasons, comprising the moat •« up to date "best quality worste suitings, &c, imported direct from the manufacturer*. For a number of years we have always had such a " Rush " of orders just before the holidays, that we found it impossible to execute all by the required time. We would therefore respectfully urge all our friend (bath old, and new) to kindly call and favour us with their esteemed orders as early as poßtible to prevent disappointment, and oblige Cbaighkad & Bsrrtmas, the leading Tailors and Outfitters, Ashburton CONSULTING OPTICIAN Mr Ernest M. Sandsteip, DBOAi.FB, MC, who hat lately returned after^aix years' special study in England and Con* tinent, may be consulted on all cases of defective eyesight* Daylight not necetsary artificial light being used. Doctors pre scriptions prepared. Fees moderate. Con suiting rooms, Cashel Street W., over M Saadttein, jeweller, Ohriitohuroh. 930 1,2 to 6 dailyi