The Aushburton Guardian.

xxi. no.-5165

Ashborxw ; Monk?, July 16 1900.

price One PevLJi

BURN'S WAISTCOAT.

There was disposed at Southey _, Lon don, in May last, a striped! silk waistcoat I eaid to have been worn by Robert Burns._ j It has a high coHar, is double breasted, tha long front having soft turn*down flap corners, a waistcoat such as the poet is rejpresented as wearing in several per [traits It was put up at Is, and after tmueing cries <f ' latesb cut, 1 &c, was | finally sold for £3 5 to Messrs Tregastrls.- A declaration, tracing its history, shows r,hat it was purchased in 1796 by S W R Leigh, of Dartmouth, and is deemed to have been acquired from some friends of Burns ln the neighbourhood of Kirkos , wold, Cumberland.

Californian Thistle Bill.

— ♦— — • — The farming members of the Hou.e, and particularly those hailing from Canterbury, says the Dunedin Star, had a brief innings iasfc night over the Oalifornian Thistle Bill, which Mr j Buddo is fathering. The member for Ks.iapoi explain- d that the proposals ! contained in the measure appeared five i years ago as part of the Noxious Weeds Bill. If the Minister of Agriculture I proceeded with his Bill in ,the Same direction the present measure would be dropped;— The Hon Mr Ward was of } opinion that the work of extirpating the Oalifornian thistle would not be so efficiently done by the local bodies as by the General Government. Hia colleague, Mr Duncan, had under con sideration proposals similar to those contained in the Bill under discussion, i —Mr Massey, an Auckland farmer, on the other hand, believed that the work |of extirpating the Oalifornian thistle | would be more effectually discharged > i by the local bodies than by the Govern ment, though he would prefer that the whole Bubject should be dealt with in a general' Act. The Bill was read a second time, without a dissentient, and its committal fixed for the 25th inst.

RUSSIA AND CHINA.

, » : Russian activity in China is^ a growing menace to Britain's prestige in the East. In March and April (we are told) Russia shipped from China o Manchuria over 100,000 coolie-.for the construction of the railway. At Port Arthur the fortifications are being feverishly hurried on ; the ac tivity there is truly marvellous. .The large supplies of coal and military stores already laid up at that port are steadily increasing, and the number of troops there stationed far exceeds what is necessary for the protection cf the railway. A correspondent at Pekin Bays :—" I nun satisfied from all I hear that the Chinese people are in mortal dread of and hate the Russians ; but the latter have made themselves so indispensable to the Empress and her adherenis that not a finger will bo raised against them. The Russians have behaved very badly to the Chinese in Manchuria , they have thrashed and even shot them down on the smallest provocation, and they have practically seized the city of Mukden, the Holy City of the Manchu dynasty, but these barbarities do not lead to serious complications because of the personal guarantee of safety to the Empress and her adherents."

ITEMS.

_ —-* —- . The new * palace chicken car * Is a recent invention by means of which live poultry are conveyed in comfort and safety without the necessary deterioration resulting from being cramped together in a crate and left for a day or two more wit hout food or water. The first of theße was recently made in Chicago. The stupendous undertaking of throw Ing a bridge across the English Channel has again received the attention of the French authorities. Having ascertained by aowdirg and dredging that the sea bottom is firm, the surveyors conclude t! at &2 piers instead of 112 would be sufficient. They have also found that considerable saving could be made in other directitna. But intimation has been given that the British Government, as hitherto, will oppose the scheme, and while this is the case there ia little chance of tr.e proposal being carried out.



S LAW. >AVlii >n>j •■'..itJN COMPLY, UMITKD, VOR LONDON. , *|i TJOYAL HAIL H y'KA-[ j£3ti&S^^E ftooomxnodat-.lon for all aK«w ***™^^* of passongOTa, calling *t | Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply- J mouth. j Vessel jTon Commander From I Date, j Qoi~l[TOOKidley " Wel't'n Apr»l26 lonl «.!47485emp80n... — IJuly 19 CARGO STEAMERS! Delphic J8273 Sowden ILyttlton June 2 Ytalwsra J6200 Stuart j Aofcea 6364 Evans iTwTHANMItt. Agent. rp H X NEW ZEALAND j|^^^^^3 HIPPING OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STfi\MERS FOR LONDON, te Vid<»»» Tenerltte * Plymouth. I ~~ [Probabl c final Steamer*.' Tens. Port. Data. W&ikato 4767 Wellington Jnne 30 Paparoa 7000 Wellington July 12 Tekoa 4050 WelliDgion July — Qtarama 6372 — July —. Papauui 3803 — *ug 9 Waimate 5610 — Sept 6 Wakatane 6000 — i'o follow Wakanui 5706 — „ Rakaia 5628 ~> ,> Rimutaka — — «• Rangifcikei — — », K«w Sb'tn'i 8000 — „ For farther particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., L.D. !—■*-————«^— ■ ■ ■————-■—- n ■—» UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS SAII FRCMLYTTELTON ASUNDER: For Wesb'pore and Graymouth—-Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise men 6 in Christchurch papers Dunedin — 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 Ohrlacchurch daily papers for dates and hour of Bailing For further particulars apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton !■■■■■■■■■■—■MMMKnanavßnM ~HENRY"sTEPKENS()N ; " (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years, AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY BALEB of Live Stook Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement in any part of the county. Advonces made on all goods placed in my hands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold pivately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDYB. Agent: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company fc Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay menta from SOs per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. Frank Curtis, Watciuual-er, & Jeweller. WEDDING PRESENTS. AVERY Choice variety in Electro-plate and Sterling Silver, including a beau tiful lot of Doulton ware, etc, at prices to suit the times. INSPECTION INVITED its 'usual my stook of Gold Rings and Brooches, Charms, MufE Chains, Watches, etc., is the largest and+ibest selected in the ; district. SPECIAL ROOM .FOR CHOOSING IF REQUIRED. Wedding rings and keepers 18ct, of my own manufacture I make a special line of, and are well worth inspecting being far and away better finished than the ordinary article, and costing no more. It will pay you to call j and see them. Your old gold, rings, etc, re-made ia the same style and finish at nominal cost. Wedding rings ALTERED IN SIZE WITHOUT CUT TING WHILE WAITING, BY SPE OIAL MACHINERY. Silver watches from 30s upwards, a fu ■took of JEtottteraitig, Waltfaams, eto, Always on hand. Spectacles specially fitted fur reading at night. Spectacle fitting by my system is nob guest work, glasses being fitted to suit the sight perfectly ia every case. A special room for testing. Glasses from 2a 6d. Teßt- j ing freei j Repairs as usual, neat, prompt, and reason able. Silver charms in great variety from Is j upwards. juL* .__l\JT-Ij- iX> ARCHITECT. AROADE CHAMBERS, ASHBURTON. "TF you want a NEW HOUSE, or Altera tions, or Newest Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGER, Call and Bee the NEW FIBROSE BLIND, Imitation of Venetian, at half the price. 5 191



j FENCING MATERIALS. | STAKES, STAKES, STAKES ! Barbed Wire. Plain Wire. IRON STANDARDS to order ia any quantity COAL. COAL. COAL. I ! TF YOU Want Good WESTPORT COAL! IF YOU Want Good BLACKBALL COAL! IF YOU Want Good NEWCASTLE COAL! IF YOU Want the Most Economical Coal in the "market, get j "SHAG POINT." Send your Orders to us, and you will save money, and keep your temper good. We have all the above Coals, and can supply your wants immediately. W. H. COLLINS & CO., REMOVED TO MITCHBLL& TURNER'S OLD PREMISES, * i TANORKD STREET j i H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. STATIONERY BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. 2Zf\ f\f\f\ ENVELOPES, imported direct. Commercial Envelopes O\J)\J\J\J from 3s 6d per 1000; 5000 at 3s per 1000. Boxed Stationery, latest styles, from 6d, 9d, Is, Is 6d, 2s box. , PIANOS, ORGANS. 44 payments of £1 each will purchase a splendid overstrung, full trichord, massive iron-frame Piano, up-to-date in every particular. j Only £1 required to be paid at time of purchase, Oall and see this j before you buy elsewhere. Organs from ICs per month j Pianos from 20s per month. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. A [thoroughly well built, strong, well finished, up to date Lady's or Gentlemen's Machine, guaranteed, for £14 10s, for one Month Only. h. m. Tone s. DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER LAND, INSURNCE & E STATS AGriSSr WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburtonfalternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, "etc.,Jon Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought ana Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales .held on Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT F|o R— Matson and Co., Christchurch Booth, McDonald and Co., Christchurch White's Sheep Dip Waiter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Font Rot Composition Wrightj Stephenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures Vacuum Oil Company's Agricultural Oils PLANET JR., TOOLS. RARAIA DISTRICT SALES. I Have made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakala, to act as my AGENTS for all Auctioneering Work in tint District, and in con wlth them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAI4. SAIE A SWOCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton | I HAVE STILL SOME BLOCKS OF THE LAGMHOR LAND FOR SALE Either for Residential Purposes or ia Faming Blocks. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST LAND AT PRESENT IN THE ! MARKET. ; ALSO,— i That Magnificent Property known as BARFORD, containing 3760$ Acres. ALSO,™ A complete Suburban Property, containing 87 \ Acres,_Graham's;Road j D. THOMAS | ASHBURTON J



-- _._~ NOTICE TO FARMERS. A bje CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY Please take your Samples to the Mill We can supply Oornsacks at cost price. X ill'l CANTERBURY ROLLER FLfUR MILLS. (ROLLITT p?D C 0.,) I J. B. HOBART, Manager 17th Manb, 1900. |. "I "HEALTH*' COCOA IS ABSOLUTELY PURE. FREE FROWUR/'TiITEeATIPH. YOUR DIGESTIVE ORGANS Require pure food. Lour Liver demands consideration in the question of drink. Your Nervous System requires a strengthening food drink, and you have this in ! " HEALTH IN PIJKCHiSING COCuA -; It is important that you should exercise your own judgment. If you drink any thing that Is cflFered you, you do yourself*..'^ gross injustice. Cocoa should be absolutely pure to ensure its full beneficial eflsfct. TRY " HEALTH " COCOA V And you will use It in preference to any otter. Six substantial Reasons why a HEALTH''Cocoa should be used in preference to jany other, Ist.—Because *• HEALTH " COCOA is abs4utfflly pure, and pure food is essential to perfect health, 2nd.— Because ""HGAL"' H" COCOA Is maeff; economical in use, more so than other Cocoas on the Market, half a tea Spoonful mikes a .Breakfast Cup of delicious Cocoa, other Cocoas quire ft tfsaspoonful. 3rd.—Because " HEALTH" COCOA is lowejr in price than other Cocoes, a quarter pound tin costing lOd yields tuffislent foi3o cups of delicious Cocoa. 4th,—Because "HEALTH" COCOA agrees with the most delicate digestion, stimulates, and strengthens the nervous system, and te the most suitable food drink for Invalids, Children, and the robust. 6th. —Because '* HEALTH " COCOA ia prepared from the finest Cocoa obtainable, and is free from drugs and other injurious mixtures. 6th.—Because "HEALTH" OOOOA contains more nourishment than Beef Tea, and Meat Extracts, and should be used by everyone who values health. Try a Tin of !*HEaLTH" DOGOA and You will never regret it % AGEKTS FOR ASHBURTON— SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WISE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Makkst House, Ashburton. 1



3__MEM-_-_---BMH-E-M_-MB-M_H-B-H»H^ NEW GOODS FOB WFNTEB. NICHOLAS & PIGKFOHD TTAVE pleasure in informing their numerous Patronß that they have landed • ex Mamari' another shipment of Boots, Shoes, Slippers, and E veni ng Shoes FOR WINTER X_?AL>EJ Included amongst these are Ladies' Gentlemans', and Ohildreos' Warm Slippers, (A splendid variety,) The whole of our Imported Goods have been purchasod direct from the Manufacturers and marked off at the very lowest margin of profit; and we ' confidently assert that in no other shop in the district can a better assor ted Stock, at such uniformly low prices be found. EVENING SHOES Upwards of 20 different Styles in Laeies' Evening Shoes to choose from, prices from Qg to 18s 64 j Gentle mena' Court Shoes in all styles, and at wonderfully low prices. NICHOLAS "& PIGKFORDV EAST STREET. 1 ; *—■" —-—————- BAKER BROS., FURNISHING Tf/NDERTAKERS, URNISHING U NDERTAKERS, DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanui Road and Cass Streets, and Baker and brown's Coach Factory. \ " MISS CARSON. TEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets' nea Wakanui Road East,



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. J oans grant;ed:frsom and upwards, at current rates. Full Particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager, Office —-Tanored Streets MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS. MUSIC Seller and Teacher of the Violla, Musical instruments of evei/ descrip tion, VIOLINS a SPECIALITY. Music and Songs by every mail. First-class Quad rille Band. Burnett Street, 483 Opposite Publishing ompauy LLEWELLYN OWEN, M»U.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. . LOCAL- Representative ofithe] London College of Music, and of the Musical .International College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOUNE, SINGING, HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT. r • ■ ■ ■ 1 H. Undrill v [b. pndbil_': TANORED STREET, ASHBURTOK* 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 care ef Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. S AT Mbs Alcorn's Sale—Trimmed Mil linery half price, Felts, Straws,Ribbone, Wingß, Quills, Flowers, all greatly reduced. Special bargains in Laces, Embroideries and Underclothing, Corsets from h lid, 10 per cent discount on stamped work, Berlin Wools, Perlines, Silks and Arasenes during the sale. SHeIEARMAN BROS* have large sto<>k Loasbys Wahoo, Benjamin Sn Koolibah, and Cinnamon Cure* 4 Cinnamon Cure, Wahoo, Koolibah of Benjamin Gum »" 2 Ashburton 1 DbcgCi. £



I—— m, »n m i I-———-—-—-— Nicoll Bros. APPLES, PEARS, BANANAS, ORANGES, LEMONS, WALNUTS, PUMPKINS, ONIONS, POTATOES, Eto] "TTTE have made, arrangements with growers for Regular Supplies of all descriptions of Fruit and Produce right through tbe Winter Months, and can now supply in any quantity at Lowest Market Prices. NICOLL BROS. Grain & Produce Merchants. ASHBURTON « NICOLL BEOS. H F Niooll, E. F. Niooll, L. A. Nicole. Merchants & General Agents T>UYERS OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBS, WOOL, SKINS, PELTS & HIDEB£ AGENTS FOR— Christchurch Meat, Co., Ltd. Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd. United Insurance Co,, Ltd. (Fire and Marine.) GRAIN BOUGHT AND BOLD ON COM MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for dis posal. Station Books Kbp_ and Audited. We have received sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £100 to £1000. to lend on Freehold Securities at 4§ and 5 per cent. FRUIT . We receive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands, and have in stock Apples, Peats, and Fruit in season all the year round. 5 S E ED S. We stock Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality. I THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO Limited ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. 3REATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED, SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Niooll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application; Allowance made for quantities, Letters will receive prompt- attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS TT7E ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKEJ? RATES, NIOOLL BROS., East Street, Ashburton. ■ - ' ■ THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" 1 " The Rambler." HAVING- sold out of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have uso opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS In all sizes and all fitted with the ever-* lasting Q & J detachable Tyre. «• xixk banbler: Xt AND INSPEOI THE STOCK, Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK, OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRESi I) 9 _L _lx\^Jj_Lj_\ ks*« ) Smoke New Venus



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i 'PLANTEKOA,' The Most Powerful Botanlo Remedy for all Diseases of the Blood, 1 IS a thoroughly Scientific Preparation, composed of the most active, principles of Roots, Barks, and Fruits pertaining to tne Vegetable Kingdom and recognised by the Leading Medical Authorities everywhere. There is no Remedy that has made such rapid strides in so short a time as Plantekoa. Since its Introduction in the Colony the sale has been remarkable. 1 The reason of this is not far to eaek. It can be summed up in two words—l OFRES. We can produce Testimonials from well known and respected Ci izens who have bean cured by one or two Bottles of Plantekoa. after spending pounds on other so called Remedies, We do not know of a single individual who has used Piantjskoa but who has derived benefit therefrom. PLANTEKOA is the most powerful Blcod Purifier and Tonic known. Ask for Copy of Testimonials, Obtainable from all Onemists and Up-to-date Storekeepers. Agents Austral Botanic Coy., SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, " There's Healiag in its Touch % Plantekoa Ointment. . I NEW; ZEALAND CONTINGENTS ARE doing their duty nobly and well, and everyone ia this fair land are proud of "OUR BOYS" as we so fondly call them, and while they are feariensly and manfully braving all dangers, and fighticg the Empire's battles, it behoves US to also do our duty here by attending to our farm and business. Farmers are always in want of DRILLS, BINDERS, PLOUGH SHARES, v OIL, STEEL HORSE COLLARS, CORNCRUSHERS, •• LITTLE WONDERS," Eto. These things we oan supply you with, at prices to suit all. Give ,ua a call before going elsewhere. MORROW, BASSETT£& 00., ASHBURTON. MRS JOHNSTON TREACHER of the Pianoforte and Singing. Havelock Street. BELIEVE FEVER SH HEAT, JPREY-HT FST3, CONVULSIONS, Em . ; Preserve a healthy state of the const!- i tution during the period cf Teething. Tho words "JOHN STE£DMAN, CHEMIST, WALV/OBTM, SURREY," ! Are engraved ou the Government Stamp afuced (• each Parket. Kempthorne, Frosser and Co. Agent E. W. HANMER. TO FARMERS. I AM prepared to make very liberal cash advances on all produoe—Grain, Wool, Frozen Mutton or Lamb, Sheep Skins, eto, etc.. whioh may be placed in my hands for sale here—or for sale by my representatives in London. . I shall not charge any Commission here for the advance—and my representatives in London having the full knowledge of dealing with all produce consignments which they may receive, and having plenty of money to meet my drafts, will not sacrifice anything entrusted to their care, if there is the slightest chance of doing better by holding for a while. The question of selling indis criminately because they do not know per sonally the consignor, is a very strong fea ture in the mode of doing their business, whioh has always recommended them. J, E. W. HANMER. Unequalled and Invincible, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds, 1, od and 2s 6d Smoke N«w Veww -1 h ■



"Ourselves as Others See Us."-~Our friends are generally too polite to tell us our faults j but they seldom fail to observe the fit and style ot our clothes. Young men who want to make good impressions, must bear in mind that " appearance goes a long way." An ill-fitting suit is uncomfortable, and an " eye-sore "to your friends. Eon'b risk it! If you are a stranger here, the nrst well dreßsed citizen you meet will gladly direct you to "The Lsading Tailors where you will always find a largo.assortment of •Up to date" suitings to seleob from, and where you can always depend on getting satisfaction. The large and still inereasin hußiness done by Messrs Cbaiotead and Berryman speaks volumes. This firm has iust imported ptobably the finest stock of new seasons tailoring goods ever shown in Ashburton, including a beautiful range of the new rain proof Beavers and Meltons for Ooverb coats and Chesterfield overcoats, both fashionable and durable. CLARKE'S 84l PILLS. M warranted to ours Gravel, Pains in the back and all kindred complaints. J"? J»* Mercury. Established npw«rjs of 90years, In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists Patent Medicine Vendors throughout world. Proprietors, The Lincoln wJMIi n d Counties Drug Company, Lincoln J '&Uglaad Bmoke Ntw Vanw