The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no, 5287

Ashbuhton ■: Tuesday, December 18, 1900

Price ; One Penny

To Wives: "Don't Nag.

There is nothing in the world so irritating, even to the best tempered husband, as a nagging wife, and many an an happy home owes its misery to this most distressing of fault*, and women, lam Borry to say, are more addicted to this trying habit than men Regarding nagging before a third person, nothing can be more aggravat ing, or distressing to all parties pre» sent, for it is quiet impossible for a third pereon to take the part, openly, of either husband or wife ; to if yot have this wearying fault, at all eventl keep it as private as possible There can never be peace in abovit* hold in which a nagging wife reside*. Such a wife will of tern drive the most domesticated of husbands to his club, for at all events he can get peace there, and that is what a man mort requires after his daily work ; and if rest is not to be obtained in bii own home it is only natural that he should ! seek it elsewhere ' Nagging is a very difficult habit to overcome, and it needs great deter mination to rid one's self of such an incubus. But it is not by any meant impossible to win this great triumph over self—a triuwph that will not only benefit you and your husband, but all who come in contact with you in the daily round Don't think «nd brood over, triflef in your husband's absence j this will only make you feel dull and inclined to grumble and nag when he returns Try to put self aside a little, and take into consideration how hard he works, so that if he docs now and then play billiards, or stop out chatting with a friend, remember it ia not because he loves you any the less, or that is home is leas dear to him, and don't greet him on his return with cross looks and nag« Swings Remember, a cheerful wife is nrcei sary to make a cheerful home, and the two combined make a happy husband

Plucky Scotchman in China

A remarkable story has been told by Mr C M'lntosb, a Scotsman, who hal returned to America from' China. Some years ago he went oat to start ft new woollen mill at Tientsin, and when the trouble bioke oat seme British and Americans decided to dtfend the tower, MOft high, which commands the whole countryside. For sixteen days and nights be remained on the top ot this loft; point, using his Lee- Metford every time a Boxer showed his head. In the cold of the night, as in the terrible heat of the day, when the sun beat down on him with merci less force, be remained at bis post, often without food for considerable periods., and picked off no fewer than ninety six: of the enemy, «I never expected to get away,' he says. ' I calculated how long it would be before I should hear the yellow devils rushing through the mill below. They would fire the factory and let me burn to death I determined that the last shot in my gun should be kept for myself. Finally they turned their large guns on the mill, and the shells set it »fire. Somehow, I can hardly tell how, we escaped to the city.' Mr M'lntosh afterwards became driver of tne train that carried 1700 American and German troops and ammunition of the Peking relief ex pedition, lie had many hairbreadth escapes At one time he ran the train at express speed through several hun« dred Chinese that were tearing des perately at the rails. When one of them was afterwards asked why he did not run, he said that the gods bad promised that no harm should come to them. They expected to see the engine stop before it reached them. This courageous Scotchman hopes soon to return to his work in Ohioa.



SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR LONDON, A ,| TIOYAL MAIL STHA- *■•' MEBS, with superior J^lH^^B^ ftoeommodailon for all classes ...i^^^^^w of passengers, calling at onto Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Fly. oofeb. Ymnml T»n Oommaßdori From Date. Gothto JmQiKidley IWelt'nJan 31 ~~* " oarso~Btsambrs. . ,__ : , ,  .>„ . ■ _ ftkomatu 16238! M*x well Wel'g'n Beo 20 D«lphic 8g73 Sowdan „ Jan Walwerfc : 6267lStaMb „ - Jan E- W. HANMJSR?" " .... ' Agent). "^T npHB ' jOKKSt MNEW ZEALAND SBIRr*? BiHIPPINO OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS FOR LONDON, to Vldee, Teaeriffe & Plymentb. ""~"~~ - probabiefinsii Steamers, i Tom. Port. Dftts. ■ 1  .„ , , I B«k»l» 5623 Wellington jj&n 3 Tekoß 4050 — Jan Wfclkato 476? — Uan F»p«otii 6372 — Jan 31 Buiiffohlre 6537 ; — February Ot*r»ma 3808 — February Wakataoe 5715 — March Elmutaka 7700 I — March 28 Waimate 5610 | •— !To follow Paparoa 6563 I — tt WakMini 5706 — „ QCopgariro 7700 —■_ J n F»t further partioalara apply t» FRIBDLANDER BROS., Lbd. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY Off NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS SAII FRCML^TTELTON AS UNDER: F»r W«»bport and Greymoufch—Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays KfOTE—For extra sailings »cc advertise joent in Ohristchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays: and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuoeday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are snbjeob to alteration; cforeoce should therefore be made to Ohrlstohnrch dally papers fox dates and boar of sailing ' For further particular apply to F PERRIMAN, Agent, ABhbarton_ "hikry stephehsoh, (owccessor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY 8 ALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, §tc, as per arrangement in any part of the county. j Advances made on all goods placed In my bands for Sale. Regular Conßlgomenta of Colonial Grown tnd Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on.-SATURrAYB. AOE27T: Nerwten Ouion Fire Insurance Company £ Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from £SOs per month. HBKBY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. A OABD. A Branch Office has been opened by the ! undersigned at Messrs Nicorx BBOS.t^Efts Street, where they will oarry'*on praotice^as | Barrister! and Solicitors. MAUDE & HARMAN, Solicitors, Chrlstrch cb Money to Lend at Lowest Current) Rates? 90 Freehold Security. j No Procuration £cc. MAUDE & HARMAft, 12 48 Ashburton. "KAYE & GARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest rates, all FARM: PRODUCE. Agflota tor Sowon's and Lawsoh's Unrivalled Seeds. New Season's Supplies of RAPE, (BURNIP, MANGEL^ CLOVERS. &o, &o, JUST LANDED, LARGE STORES at> LYTTELTON. EXTENSIVE OLEANINS MACHINERY. CORNHAUKS always on hand. KAYE & CARTER, OHRIBTOHURCH. 9 57 Maiming & Go's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AKD STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THE BEST IN THE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Ageata for Ashbarton—Messes Shbae man Bsos. ALL Loasby's Preparation — Cinnamon Oure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Beniaman Gnm— at J T< Coooh, Storekeeper



JOHN T. iCOOCH, GKOCERY, HARDWARE, CROCKERY, &| PBODUCE MERCHANT. SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON" TI/TY Btook ti large and well assorted, and specially suite Jflfco the coming',feitive eetnoni IIX The few lines I quote will conviace you that lam as che*p ac my neighbours. I only keep firsb quality Roods, and you oan depend upon Jabtentionjjand civility. Prices quoted are for cash ouly. Millaquln Sugar 15a 6d per 70Ib bag ; Roller Flour per sack 14s, per flOOlbi 7s'6(i, per 501b 3s lOd ; Finest Oatmeal per bag, 2s 91; Good Tea per s!b box, from 7» 6d"j Wor oeater Sauce, 3 bottles for la; Sardines, 3 Una for Is ; English Brown Windsor Soap, la per dozen oakei; Finest new Christmas Fruits, eto, *t loweßt current prices. The Jam Seanoa is now oomlag on, and I quote for Mason's patent) jam jars lqfc, 5s 6d per doz ; 2qt, 6a 9.1 per doz ; 21b Glass jam jars, 2s lOd per doz ; Covered jelly ars, 4i 9d per doz. My Crockery and G'aeaware stock has just been replenished by two shipments straight from the manufacturers, and a peep at my window will g.ve you a Rood idea of the Value I am giving. Foil Bedroom Seta from 12s 6d r Cups and Saucers from 4s 6d per dcz; Jugs from 2s 6d per set of 3. lam a buyer of Butter and Eggs all the year round, and can truly cay' highest price given ;' Mas Lill's prize Separator Batter slways in stock. My Hardware Department is well atosk-ad with general furnishing and domestic Iron» mongery. A nine assortment of EDatmpiled and Brass Preserving Pane. Milk xMs'hea and Strainers, Wire Dish Covers, Ohurne, Buckets, Lawn Mowers, Hollow Ware, Hay Forks, Rakes, Rope, Tin Ware, eto. You will find my prices io thia line hard to bsafc. All kinda of Produos in stock, including Oatshsaf, Bran, Sharps, Chick; Wheat, Oats,' Potatoes, &c, at market rates* Note the Address— Saimders' Buildings A^hburton SHEARMAN BROS.. FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS _ (x)— GROCERIES. GROCERIES NONE but the best brand of Groceries kept in Stock—Tinned Fish and Meats of every description, Currants, Raisins, Sultanes (all «f First Quality); Agents for Gore Oatmeal j Butter and Ofaeese, the finest procurable from the best makers. Millaquin No. 1 Sngar always in stock. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. We make a specialty of Teas, and have a large stock, ranging from Station Teas to the Finest Orange Pekoe Oeylen. Packed in |lb and lib Packets, s!b and 101b Tins, and Half Obests, Samples may be had on application GENERAL MERCHANDfSE. B B A and T U S Sheep Shears, Oil Stones, Ropes, Nails and Staples, Raw and Boiled Linseed, Castor, Neatß Foot, and Valvoline Oils ; Table Cutlery by the beet 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 reiy on being supplied from a large and well assorted Stock of the above Goods au the most reasonable prices. Letter! and Telegrams promptly attended to. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSF, BURNETT STREET, ASHBUETON SPECIAL SHOW THIS WEEK OF CURTAINS, BLOUSE MUSLINS CURTAIN MUSLINS, DRESS LAWNS,' CURTAIN NETS, PIQUES & PIQUETTES, CHEAPER THAN YOU OAN MAKE THEM BOYS DBILL SUITS IN ALL SIZES & COLOKS. V* Tumi i ■■■■ - i ii —New Goods ex p.s. Delphic— LINOLEUMS, ALLOVER LACES, CARPET SQUARES, VAL & TOCHON LACES,' HEARTH KUGS, FANCY & MARKET BASKETS, LADIES AND GENT'S UNDERCLOTHING IN FULL RANGES* OF Z6TA & VARIOUS OTHER MAKES. MITCHELL AND TURNER G. MEDDINS, " THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," Opposite Arcade, Burnett Street. BOWLS. BOWLS. BOWLS. TAYLOR'S First Quality and Presentation. Inspectionjlnvited. SHEEP SHEARS. SHEEP SHEARS. c] BB A, TU S, 11 A, and Shepherd Brands. Oil Stones, Raddle, Lamp Black, Branding Oil, and all Requisites for the Shearing Season. LAWN MOWERS7~LAWN MOWERS. TbelLateet Improved—" The Pastime," easiest running Machinejmade. I Also, NewJßasy, Orescent, F & N, etc.



—— 3O 000 I jfL^^n^'l^^^li Cooking^ Banges r^ZJ£ < *~S"^> In Una in the Colony '•^J^ U ta "d '•ScT'* 1' k'*l8 * ")arn lignite, Trae Goal, or Wood up .L feS fl <^2J|K NO SETTING REQUIRED. 175 gSfifcgfl JIl»/ <*Nl[LZri(n With Stove Pipe can be worked oat In the m I^SP wK^^-SMu °Pen< Splendid Bread Bakers I ||nl2ir" Sl^t.^'JiL. With oast Iron or copper boiiera. The I i rHHMB SI *^*"^23IK copper boilers are large and tin lined inside. !■. ipyiiSm^ [L*—MaQJn Repairs are & Minimum, mSM p\*"^>'"^K iMMHNEM| Mads In all sizes, single or double ovens. '"'" "'"A "" jn^y^v^y*"j High or low pressure boiler mSm Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Cata logues can be obtained, or from the makers H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. BOTJTHF,yt» FntTNDKY. Phinokb Street, DTTV-WTITN WOOL, WOOL, WOOL I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, ■ upon all Wool placed in my hands for Bale, either in Ashburton, Chrlstcharch, Tinaara, or for Shipment. This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been fixed as under, viz :— CHBISTCHUECH—January 17, 1901, February 19,1901 HMABU—January 3, 1901, February 7, 1901 I Bhali be represented both ab CHRISTCHURCH and TIMARU. WOOLPACKS AND ALL STATION REQUISITES SUPPLIED AT LOWEST MARKET RATES 2nd Sale CHKISTOHUROH—I3th December. Wool to be consigned— Seed Co.'b Sidiog, Addingtoc account D. Thomas DAVID THOMAS, ASH BO R TIO fl, PURE SEEDS. I have lately erected, regardless of cost, the MOST COMPLETE]fFEED CLEAN ING PLANT south of the line and I now atk Faimere to inspect the same at work. I AM PREPARED TO CLEAN FOE FARMIRS ANY DESCRIPTION OF SEEDS Ojt GRAIN AND WILL GUARANTEE TO GIVE THEM SATISFACTION I can supply best Hyegraes and Cocksfoot kcally grown, also beet Cloverp, drcßßed by my own Machintß,;the purity of which must be seen to; be appreciated Aleo-HURST AISOS'SIENGLISH CLOVERS, TDRNIPS, RAPE J.UOERNE, TREFOIL,fr&c. D. THOMAS ASHBURTON J.WILSON Importer ofJhtistic WfrLl PAPERS THE COMING jSARVEST, BINDEE. I AM THE AGENT FOR THE Piano Jones Leyer Binder PRICES ANb TERMS ON APPLICATION. I Guarantee to keep all Extras. E, W, HAJSfMER. SMOKE ONLY NE W VENUS (o)— — A PERFECT TOBACCO. WILLIAM PATCHING, EAST & BURNETT STREETS, ASHBURTON, SADDLEK & HARNESS MAKER. TIT V CCtfIPETEiST STAFF now includes FIEST CLASS COLLAR AND SADDLE MAKERS. Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. j i Repairs Executed and at Moderate Bates



WISHING YOU THE OOMPLI MBNTS OF THE SEASON TT7! Owing to Sickness, your Xinaa is JL Jj * not »B merry, or your New Year as happy as you desire, or your many friends wish yon, remember that JPlantelcoa, the ((rest Herbal Remedy, having cared others, will cure you, and make the year 1901 the Healthiest and Happiest you have ■pent?. Try it. Are you subjecb . to Headache, if bo Plantekoa is tha Remedy. Bead the following: — Mb J. 6- Mold, Blacksmith and Whsel wri«ht, Gladstone, write* under data 13/7/19C0 ■' ■■-* Dear Sir,—l have suffered for years from Frontal and Bilious Headaches and have tried many so called Headache Cures without success, but after using ONE Bottle of your wonderful Remedy, my headaches are a. thing of the past and I consider myself permanently cured. I give you this testimonial voluntarily and cannot speak too highly of Plantekoa.—Yours faithfully, L. S. MOLD: Mr Charles rA. Lolly, of the well-known business firm of Lolly & Co,, Lvod and Estate Agents, 56 Willis Street, Wellington, says— Sir,—l have much pleasure in recommend' in? your Plantekoa to anyone who may suffer from headache*. I used a bottle ot this medicine several months ago, and since then I have not had one single attack, and have felt in splendid health. I consider this the more remarkable as previous to taking Plantekoa I was subject to violent head* aches, on an average once a week and had recouraa to Headache Wafers, Powders, etc., which only gave me temporary relief. You can mention my name to anyone you know suffering in like manner. I shall only be to pleated to recommend Plantekoa. Obtainable Everywhere. Try it. IT CURES. ~F o e~¥ZljbTT~ (CHEAP. f\ OODWILL of Lease (Perpetual) of 640 Acres first c!a>s Sheep Country well fenced a^d wat red, with good house of rooms. Stock i*»n be taken over at valua tion E. W. BANMER THE McCORMICK TTT AS AWARDED AT THE CHRISTOHXTROH SHOW, On November 9,1500, Tlio Certificate of Merit, Which carries with it a SILVER MEDAL, the highest award given to Harvesting Machinery at this Show. It wins in PARIS mote Awards than any other American Exhibitor there, besides ANNEXING the Grand Field Trial Trophy of a Gold Medal and 200 Francs, AGAINST ALL COMERS. Gall and Inspecb this Buperb Machine before buying elsewhere. Morrow, Bassett & Co, ASHBURTON. i M. PRIEST, Manager OSBORN COOMBE"^ PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (Late of London), VISITS Ashbnrton and surrounding dis triots every four months, viz—March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left at the COMMERCIAL HOTEL, or with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Muslo Studio, Arcade Chambers. Ashburton MKS JOHNSTON rfIEACHER of the Pianoforte and BingiOg' Havelock Street NOTICE. Kennedy & Muir BEG to Notify the Farmers and Horie Ownert in the Ashburton County that they have TAKEN OVER Rub & Gbay's ffil Branch of JOBBING & ENGI NEERING, and are prepared to carry «on all classes of work aa usual; and also intend to extend the Business by •*£*«■ HORBE-SHOEING, COACH BUILDING, & GENERAL WHEELWRIGHTING Both having been employed by Reid * Gray for many years, and having large experience as Horse Shoera, Implemenb Makers, and Coaoh Builders, all work entrusted to their ' care will be executed with despatch and at moderate prices. MASfand New Year card* and Dolls in great variety at Mas ALOoan'«, •tao I a varied assortment of articles including I Needle Work suitable for presents. All the (Toyi offered at nominal prices to clear.



BAKER BROS., FURNISHING TTNDERTAKBRB URNISHING V NDERTAKERS, j DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Deßlgns In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. I FUNERALS condnoted with the" greatest care and satisfaction, it most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanul Road and Gaes Streets, and Batter and brown's Coach Factory. _^_____ — ___^^__ t h Undbim.., b momtJi T H UNDBILI & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS (DANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths in Stock. -— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care 0 Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 1 THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" " The Bambler." HAVING sold oat of my o'd stock of, these Baperfor Bicycles, I have use opened op a fresh consignment; of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER " SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS ia all Hzes »nd all fitted with the ctp» listing G & J detachable Tyre. "XJH.I3 ItA.MBJURIf.' [ CALIj AJSD INSPECT THE STOCK, j I Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES m STOCK. ')THER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES, I). THOMAS. H. McBRIDE, Monumental goulptor, 60 Bt»ffoid S», Timer t4 LWAYS in Stock—A firsts J\_ class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates for', warded on application. Letter Catting in any style A. AGER ARCHITECT ARCADE OBAMBERS lASHBURTON. 853 TF you want a NEW HOUSE, or Alter* tlons, or.Newest Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGER. Call and see the NEW FIBROSE BLIND Imitation of Venetian, at half the price. sThTgraves, SHAREBROKER AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GREYMOUTH. RELIABLE Information on Dredgto Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Codes': Bedford McNelH'a, Morelng and * Neal's, A.B.C. Code (foortn Edition. MR P MAKEIG, Aehburfcon Representative Tblegkaphio Address: GRAVES Chrietchnrch.l Greymouth—Brownlie, Greytnoutb LLEWELLYN OWEM, M«O.S.M. OERTIFIOATED TEAOHER. LOCAL Representative of the London College of Music, and cf the. Music* International College, PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAR DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT. A WORD to the wiee—Try the rapidly lightning Shirt Gloss, it never fails— Sbeibaian Bros and John Obb & Co are the Agent



/^I/HERS SHOULD Ai-WAYS SnOKE ® It is & GoM f\iue of central satisfaction to all who understand wb»* ....... a goo«i pipe of tobacco is. ...... J



I understand that the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Ireland will take place in January, but that; the c asfc data will depend upon when parliament meets. The Prince and Princess are to be the guests of Lord and Lady Londonderry fot - three daya at Mount Stewart, County Down, and during their stay they will lay the foundation stone of the Victoria Jubilee Hospital at Belfait. Is Is pro bable that the Prince and Princess will visit the Duke and Duchess of Abercorn at Baronecourt, Tyrone; and the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire of Lismore Castle, Co. Waterford, and they are to spend a faw days at Dublin.— Truth. UNNECESSARY LOSS 07 TIME Mr W S Whedon. Cashier of the Fink National Bank of Internet, lowa, io a recent letter gives some experience witha carpenter in hl« employ, that will be of value to other mechanics. He says! • I had a carpenter working lor me who was obliged to stop work for several days on account ot being troubled with diarrhoea. I mentioned to him that I had been similarly troubled, and that Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy had cured me He bought a bottle of it from the druggist here, and informed me that one dose cured him, and he ia again at hie work.' For sale by Ashburton Drug Company FRAN KLY AN ADVERTISEMENT ••May Apple" is better than pills, oils, salts and other disagreeable medicines. It ia easily taken, more gentle in its action, and, without irritating or weakening the iiver. kidneys or stomach, it overcomes con stipation and many ills dependent tbereon. Ib acts gently yet promptly. A»k for Impey '• •'May Apple.' Price 2i.