Trade With South Africa.

There would appear to be an fxcpl lent market for New ZpftTand meat in South -Africa, where there has been almost a meat famine. The Nata! Mercury of September 20 eaya:—The meat famine which wis experienced last week has been followed in town by a scarcity of mutton. The local sup plies, which are principally imported i from Australia, are considerably below the demand?, and it is quite possible that the scarcity will not be overcome for another fortnight. Odlooial mut ton, though being supplied to the ex tout of several hundred sheep a week, is incapable of meeting the heavy de mand, and the batchers complain that the buying price of colonial moat is far In excess of its value Fortunately, the shortage does not apply to beef, and there is Baid to be enough of this available to make ap for the lack of mutton. One of the largest butchers in town informed us yesterday that the mutton scarcity was owing to the regular service from Australia having been opsefc, partly in consequence of one of the steamers being chartered to proceed to Ohina with military require ments, and probably on account of the drought. The buying price of Auatra- Hao meat is at least I£<J per lb higher than this time Seat year, but, as the bufchers purchase under a ci.f. »r ---rangement, it is difficult to ascribe the e&nseof this rJSP. The presence of the troops, and tie great demand they make upon loci! supplies, is of coarse, the excuse for fche shortfall, the cold shortage accommodation, though ample for ordinary requirements, being insuf ficient to meet the unusual require ments. The difficulty is to store a supply sufficiently large to meet the demands during the interval of the steamers' arrivals. The experience of last week, when for several days there was almost a famine in meat, is unique in the history of Durban, which cannot be said of many other towns in South Africa

The Press Censors Criticised.

This subject was mentioned in a recent debate in the House of Com mons, when Sir Henry Oampbell- Bannerman said :—

" I wish to know a little who are the officers who discharge the duty of censorship, because tbey go far beyond military events and military facts. We should also like to know whether it is owing to their instructions that their operations have been carried to an extent they have never been carried before, either in the Crimean War or in any other big war. We have undoubtedly been kept in a state of ignorance as to certain outstanding events with which we ought to have been fully acquainted."

A POST FOR THE INCAPABLE,

Mr Burdett-Ooutts, M P, added that whatever was censored, the messages s»s to pur sick and wounded ought not to have b^en.

Sir Howard Vincent, another Tory M P, who has be?n a soldier and has been in South Africa, said :—

" He should not be at all surprised if the newspaper correspondents said they suffered a good deal from the censorship. The best censorship he ever knew wa* by the Russian army in the advance upon Turkey in 1877. The censors were people of considerable experience and were always in their office. In South Africa the censors had been constantly changed. When ever anybody wanted something to do and there was nothing particular to give him, he was m<*de a Free censor. He knew of one case where the news paper correspondents where put to considerable inconvenience by the censor never being in his office when he said he would be in order to revise their telegrams,"

"CENSORED OUT"

Captain Sinclair, M.P, mentioned another vagary of *he censorship—the fact that a telegram despatched from the late General Joubert to Lady Symons announcing the death of her husband had been so altered that all nference to the war being the work of •' unscrupulous speculators and capi talists " had been struck out

Of course the Government put oS the House with fair words, but it is liot uninteresting that a few days ago the Chronicle published the final letter of its two chief war correspondents in South Africa, Mr H W Nevlnson and Mr M H Donohoe

SOME DEFINITE CHARGES

This ia their testimony given over their own names—and given at the risk of Buffering professional injury when the next campaign may place it in the power of the military man darins to obstruct them

" The majority of censors were nnpanctual, unbusinesslike, never pre sent where they ought to have been found, irritable and discourteous, heartily despising the work on which they were themselves employed, and regarding the correspondents as some thing between traitors, scoundrels, and bores, anxious only to thwart them in every possible way, favouring papers with whose politics they agreed or from whose mention they might hope to gain some advantage. It sometimes seemed to us that such men were appointed to the censorship because they were obviously unfit to be appointed to anything. When Lord Rcbarts took command, with his invariable good sense and courtesy, he stopped the worst abuses—the shame ful espionage on private letters and the purposeless mutilation of telegrams. But if any self-respcctiag man ia to continue to seive as war correspondent with the British army there must be a great change in the whole systsm."

A MARLBOROUGH CAT.

The Marl borough Express Is responsible for the following;—" There Is a cat in Picfcon which h&a developed an extra 1 ordinary t&ste for fishing, and a human like method in her madness She watches on the beach till a sprat comes within reach, when a paw is jerked onfc and the eptat ia landed, killed, and placed care rolly in 'he va ler again for bait. Oiher fiah come along to interview the tempting morsel, and puss claws them ashore till she has enough to satisfy her, epicure in (ante, when she retires to bask' in the enn, f ally satisfied with herself and the world at Ja'ge. The owner pf the cat is ready to vouch for the truth of the i story, and give an exhibition of his domestic pet's dexterify In the art of angling. Next please!

Printed wsd published by Aijnuat Jmh? Tyrrkll-Baxtbr, cf Bnrnetii street eatt, tor the Proprietors, Robbrj Btu. uj& Bkkby A»a« Maokav, »t tUlr Printing. Office, Buraett Sorted, AihbortoD, « THUKBDAY, OOXOBBR 25, ItQQ.

THE ASHBURTON GOARDUN i THURSDAY, OCVOBti* 25, 1900



ANOTHER CASE 0? INDIGESTION OF Ten Years Standing Yields to PLANTEKOA. Elevation, Picton, September 12 , JSCC "PROPRIETOR Pl&nbekoa Remedy, Bir,—l have euffered from Indigestion for the last ten years, and have tried many other Remedies without) any benefit. I was induced by your Traveller to try PUnfcekoa, and am pleaeed to aay that) though I only took two (2) bottles, I am quite cured, and have had no return of my old trouble ainoe using this wonderful Medicine; I am, etc, Mas John hkett I Kindly Note—Thab PLANTEKOA is a GUARANTEED Curt for Indigettion, Whether Aoufce or Ohronio Can bo obtained from any Chemltt or Grocer Agenti-OARSON & CO. AUSTRAL BOTANIC COMPANY, Wholesale Piantekos Proprietary, Wellington NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED 1859. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION mHE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial J. Company, Noted for Promptness and Liberality Paid-op Capital and Reserves, £400,000. Fire and Marine Risks, Also,— Risks on Growing Drops. Threshing Machines, etc, accepted at lowest current rates. E. W. Hanmer, AGENT BflluKK NOiSEGAY TOBACCO. The Latest and Best Manufactured by 0 Willums & Co , Rtcbv ->ad, V A MKS JOHNSTON rpEACHER of the Pianoforte and Blrgin<r. Havelock Street MRS ALCORN ia now showing a beautiful assortment of new Millinery new Mantles, new Dresa Goods, new Silks etc., in the enlarged premises. Ladies and childrens Pinafores, Aprons, and Under othing i stock, and made to order BUT""" GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. Established 1870. EVERY POLICY GUARANTEED BY THB STATE. For the following amongst many reasons ( Ne w-Zealanders should support then national office :— 1. Its Security is absolute. 2. Its Premiums are low. 3. Its Bonuses are high. 4. Its Funds are all invested In the colony. 5. Its business Is restricted to New Zealand, the HEALTHIEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD. New-Zealanders who insure in offices which obtain the bulk of their business from the Old World and the other colonies (including Western Australia and Fiji) have to pay for the LOSS ARISING FBOM THE HEAVIER MORTALITY OF THOSE COUNTRIES, The death-rate in New Zealand was under 10 per thousand in 1808, while in the other colonies it ranged from 12J per thousand in New South Wales to 1G per thousand in i Western Australia. j Accumulated Funds at present date amount to over THREE MILLION POUNDS. ANNUAL INCOME, over £400,000. ' J. H. RICHARDSON, I' Commissioner. - _____ _ AT a Low Rental, email Shop with Rooms attached, fronting East) Street. Apply to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE, BAVELOCK STREET WEBT, mOWN SECTION 1171. A splendid A opportunity of securing a buildtDg site ia the favourite portion of the Town, F. FBRBIMAN. FOR SALE A FARM of 265 Acree, Springfield District, Rural Section 52643, mostly English grasses. For terms and particn are apply to T BULLQOR.Aeent. WOBIJ to the wi?e-^Try the rapidly lightning Shirt Gloss, it never fails— Sheabman Bros and John Ob» & Co are th Agents BUY Direct From England — Famou " Khaki " Cycles. Great cub in the trade ; first-class quality at bedrock prices for cash ; single machines at £4 18 ;, two machines, £8 lie ; three machines, £12 2a freight and duty paid to Wellington; Ladies' cycles lCh per machine extra ; Quo tations for ten bicycles and over on appli cation. — John Hubst, Khaki Company, Sjedall's Buildings, Portsmouth, England. THE MATCHLESS BICYCLE HARDLEY BEOS have been appointed as Agent; for this first quality ENGLISH BIOYCLE The Manufacturers, Messrs Alldays Sc Onions, of Birmingham, hold contracts for supplying Bicycles to the British Army, and bo the Postal and Telegraph Department of Great Britain. THE MATCHLESS has been in use right through the Transvaal War. Over 2,000 Machines have been luppiied to the War Department) for use daring the War: THE MACHINE WILL LAST A LIFE-TIME Inspection Invited _ HABDLET BROS. Old Russia, wily in her schemes, Her eyes on India ofb baa o*at, And of the future vainly dreamt When thab dear land it hert ab last. Bub e,ee we think of that) far day, Consider what we now endure— Bis.d coughs and colds, that past away On taking Woods Great) Peppermint Case ,



NICOLL BROS. F NIGOLL. E F NICOI.Ii, L A NIOOIX, Merchants & General Agents, BUYEBS OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBB. AGENTS FOR— Chriitcburoh Meat Cos, Ltd Islington Fertiliser* Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd United Insurance Co., Ltd. (Fire and Marine.) GRAIN BOCJGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION We shall b« pleased to receive samples from farmers who^have parcels for disposal. SrATioN Books Knvs and Avvvcmd. W» have received budu of (Fruit Monies. ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend on Freehold Securities at 4£ and 5 per oent. F B U"l T. We receive regular Consignments froni Auckland, Sydney, and the Wands ,and have, in stock Apples, Pean, and Frnltln Beaton all the year round. S E.ED.S. We stock Clovers, Ryegrass, Bape, anc Tarnip Seed of reliable quality. TfIHE OHEISTCHUROH MEAT CO X Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared fo] WHEAT, TUBNIPS, BAPE and any other crop, and to sur any description of soil. Greatly increased production whereve aied. Satiifaotion given everywhere. Niooli. Bbos. store five varieties of thi celebrated fertiliser. Price on application Allowance made for quantities'. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, District Agent?. AMAfa BAKER BROS., FURNISHING TTNDERTAKBRS URNISHING *J NDERTAKER? DIREOT Importers of Beat and Latest Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conduced with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wak»nul Road and C&sr Streets, and Baker and brown's Coach Factory. ». UoBBIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford S\ Timaru tA LWAYS in Stock—A first XJL class seleotion of Marble and Granite Monumeatu, Designs and Estimates for* warded on application. Letter Cutting in any style.. 10 25 John Orr & Co. TIJE DO NOT STOCK ELEPHANTS But have a very^vsriei and£nieful selection OF TRUNKS And Travelling Boxen, which we are quot ing at extremely Low Prices, and will be glad to show to any of our customers. JOHN ORR & CO Hare a large Stock o LAWN MOWERS FOB CUTTING all kinds of grass. Oar latest) pattern*, like THE BOERS, move very rapidly over the ground when pushed a little. The grass is cub DOWN like magic. Prices from SOfl. JOHN ORR & CO., Ashburtoa. THE MOST WONDERFUL BABY IN THE WORLD Certainly deserve! a Good Feramtmlator OB Mail CJert, »uch as m»y be obtained from JOHN ORR & GO, ASHBURTON. I



J. SEALY & CO., THK OLDEST ESTABLISHED SEED FIRM IN ASHBURTON. JCJ J&r t^>^ ARE "W" to the fronti, and are prepared to supply their many •O» OO VjU« Patrons with reliable SEEDS, of every description, THAI WILL GROW, at lowest market races. SEEDS FOR THE FARM, VEGETABLE SEEDS, FLOWER SEEDS, & GARDEN REQUISITES of every description, Direct from the Growers and Manufacturers. Oar Stocks of NEW SEASON'S SEEDS are from the Celebrated Firms. JAMES Carter A Co, London, and Peter Laweon & Son, Edinburgh, and they are>f the beat quality obtainable. FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. LARGE STOCKS of all Seasonable FRUITS always on hand, at low 6"6 ratti, W, BTBANGX2 Sole Partner* and T, OOVKBDALE Pbojbibtobs. »« '' '—— -:%•, <ii ," THE CHEAPEST WA?, THE BEST WAY. i THE MOST SATISFACTORY WAY When baying anything is to PATRONISE a LARGE ESTABLISHMENT, i snch »s our own. We bay ENORMOUS QUANTITIES F EVERYTHING AT A TIME, AND WE BUY FOR HARD ■ GASH. Consequently we can offer Patrons a very wide range of goods AT PRICES TO SUIT ALL PURSES. For np to date Drapery, Stylish Dresses and Dress Goods, Fashionable Mantles and Jackets, exquisite London and Continental' Model Millinery, &c, &c., House Furniture acd Furnishings, Wire Mattresses, Pure, Sweet Bedding, First rate Venetian and otber Blind?, Beady Made Clothing (all these lines being manafaotnred by ooraelves) WE ARE UNBIYALLED IN NEW ZEALAND WE ARE ALSO BESPOKE TAILORS, i This great Department of our Business being conducted on West End of Londo lines, STYLISH. PERFECTFITTIMITS FROM £33 IT MAY NOT BE CONVENIENT FOR YOU To come to Town to see Us ; if you cm not spare the time to come, you can WRITE JX) US. PATTriBNS, PRICES, AND PARTICULARS p?sfc free on application to any address. HUNDREDS OF LADIES NOW SHOP WITH US BY POST, T M WE FIND WORKS BMOOIHLY, EASILY, and PLEASANTLY AtiD GIVES GENERAL SATISFACTION. STRANGE~&)~COMPANY, OHRiaTi'HTJKOH. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE xj ■■■■I u«^> |^^2&&2a&iOLuLS2&uS^HI 'T'HB only Up-to-date Boot Shop in Ashburton, For real good Value, Style, and Fitting try the ••ZEALANDI BOOIV3 Hvery pair guaranteed- Remember oar Price Is the CHEAPEST, and oar Stock the LARGEST in Canterbury. If yon want good Value for very little Money, than be aure you GO 10 "%T OTT AT) 9 Q ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, (CANORED BTRIFT, ASHBUFDDN SMOKE ONLY NEW ' VENUS ——(O)— — A PEBFEOT TOBACCO. 1



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EVERY man likes a nice ehirt. Than ag your laundreßß to use the rapid Gloss— John Obb & Co and Shearman Bbos. What Oh! She Bumps. fTIHAT's just where YOU are WRONG. 1 Our Lawn Mowers Do not bump, They just slide over the Ijpfn m easily as you oonld fall off • |*|, and they fairly shavk the grastoff. We have all ikes acd pricM, bob only ONE QUALITY: THE BEST. We* gaarantM all our goodi, and if, after fe trial, yea are not satiifisd, you ma NtaN them. . ' . . Wfi ALSO STOCK— MtCOBMIOK BINDERS, MOWERS, . ■■ . DAISYS, HAY RAKES, LITTLE WONDERS, 4c. Morrow, Basseit & Go 9 ASHBTJRTON M. PBIEST, Mantgcr^ THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" " The Bambler," -rTAVING sold onto! my old afcoek of XjL theee saperior Bicycles, I hare aao o ened ap a fresh consignment of the LATEST^PATTERN "RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS a all sizes and all fitted with the evcf asting Q & J detachable Tyre. "VatlQ JLtAMLBJUKK.' Xi AAD INSPEOI THE STOCK, Prioe Easj, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. - ACCESSORIES IN STOCK* OTHER MAKES FITTED WITH G & J TTRESi D. THOMAS. KAYE d GARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest cnrrtnl rates, all FARM PRO DTI OR Agents tor Button's and Lawbon'i UMf Ivalled Seed?, New Season's Supplies of KAPE, TUBNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS. &c, &o, JDST LANDED, LARGE BTORKB at LYITELTOW, EXTENSIVE CL:BANIN& MACHINERY, 00RN8ALKS always on hand, KAYE & CARTER, CHRISTCHURCH. 9 67 NICHOLAS & PICKFORD TTAVB Just L*nded, ex i.s. Walmato, their first shipment of SUMMER GOODS, INCLUDING Ladies' Croquet »nd Tennis Show. Gentlemen's Tennis, Bowling,, and Cricketing SHOES & BOOTS, In Canvas, Farramatts, Glace Kid, Back Skin, and Russian Calf. The Best Assortment ever Shown is Ashburton. Inspeobion Tnrited. NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, EAST STREET. MOTHERS! Have yoa dellcaU ohiMwii who ire ways taking cold and rob* eot to croup ? If «j, try Tonking's Tinsssl Emulsion, which will cur j where all oth* medicines fail. Sold by local ohemlsU aai roe rs in bottles, la 6d and_Bs_6d. M 6 S. H, GEAVES, SHAREBKOKER • AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST & CHURCH & AT QREYMOCTH. RELIABLE Information en Dredgfa Stocks. Correspondence Inyited. Codks : Bedford McNelll's, Morelng and! Neal's, A.B.C. Code (fourtfr Edition. MR F MAKEIG, Ashbnrton Representative Telegraphio Acdrxss: GRAVES- Ohrlstchnroh.l Greyraouth—Brownlie, Greytnooth