The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no. 5291

AsHBgRTON ; Saturday, December 22, 1900

Price : One Penny

FARM NOTES.

[By Cockatoo]

i The bacon coring industry I reported to be assuming Urge pro portions in Taranaki. The season jtißt opened is said to have a bright outlook for the settler of that district and there is every prospect of a considerable trade being done with England, It is stated tbat there is no difficulty in keeping hams after they have been frozen and thawed, and the prospects of placing Taranaki haras and bacon on the British market are very very promising, and it is expected that the reeults will fqaal those obtained frcra butter and cheese. Grasshoppers are doing a great deal of d-image to crops in parts of New South Wales this se&sdn A cable message has been received by a Melbourne firm from Beira, South advising the safe arrival there *n Friday, the 14th inst., of tbe steamer Oity of Lincoln, which left Newcastle a chart time sgo with a valuable ship ment oi 999 head of cattle, principally heifers, for re-stockiag purposes in Rhodesia. During the voyage 90 calves were born and the total mortality only amounted to 10. 1 his is the largest and most successful ship ment of cattle ever made from Australia, Lately more regular and favourable weather has prevailed for th« growing crops. The grain is coming on splendidly and if the present weather continues the harvest will be as enr?y almost this season as formerly. The greatest enemy the farmer has to contend with is the nor'*westers and in the present condition of the straw the will prove most disastrous. The prospects for a good harvest looks bright up to the present. Owing to the large amount of under growth in the rypgrass this year. Conditions wili cot be so favourable for threshing and probably from this cause farmers will not thresh. Tremendous crops of cocksfoot are visible in all parts of the district this year and the return aft*r bagging should be good. It will, however, be some days before it is fit for reaping. Early sown turnips and rape have struck well and are coming awny splendidly. The moist nature of the soil helped the seed greatiy. Now it will be found that the surface is dry enough for sowing. The land is in spleniid order for working weeds of all descriptions, and if rooted about with grubbers or harrows they very quickly die.

CYCLING

In consequence of a dispute which has arisen over the Jacqueliu and M'F&rlane match in Parie, the authori ties of the Pare dcs Princes have refused permission for any British or American rider to use thafi tr&cfr. This decision shuts out gush riders as Ghaee, Walters, Cooper, and Newman from taking part in future races in Paris. The twelve hours' unpaced tandem record has again been beaten, this time by H Charles and 1) X Hall, who on * northern course covered 210Jf miles in the half day. The previous beet wai 205 miles. At the last meeting of the Council of the English National Cyclists' Union Mr T H Woollen reported that 250 members of the New House of Commons had pledged themselves to support tb.9 Cyc!e Railway Car rinse Bill The League of Wheelmen in New South Wales have decided to bold a meeting in Sydney during Common* wealth week, and expend £1,000 in prizes, The meeting is to extend over two evenings, but already there i« a difficulty over [lighting. Iver Lawsoc, J M Chapman, W B Vaugbao, and C B Bowles, American riderß, are visiting Australia, and will stay over the season. They have brought with them from the States a motor cycle tandem and several other pacing machines. Yaughan has • record of 54sec for the half mile in competition. They praise the ear* roundings and appointments of the Bydney cricket ground.



SHAW, SAVILL A!SO A' li!ON COMPANY. LIMITED, FOR LONDON, J^x "DOYAL MAIL STlSA flH^feh. *-*> MERS, witife aitpedoF Jmjfj&Bßm »3commodatlon for all olaa^e" '^*^~^ 1 of passengers, calling at onfee Video of Rio, Tenerlffe and Pi? ocfcb. Vessel Ten Commander From I Date. Gothio M 77Solmdley Wali'nJan 31 OARGO STEAMERS. Tokomaru 62381 Maxwell Welg'n Deo 20 D«lphto Bp,73|Sowdan „ Jan' Waiwera 62o7[8tuart „ Jan ~~ E, W. HANMEIt! _ Agent. ._ rp[B. E jUgmKlt NEW ZEALAND *Sjj^V"":"3 HIPPING OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STE4MERS FOR LONDON, te Video, CTereriffe & Piymeuth, Probable final Btwamers. Tons. Porb, Date. Fak«ts 5628 Wellington Jan 3 Takoa I 4050 — Jan W&lkftto 476? — Jan Papaani 6372 — jJ*n 31 BanfiFahire 5537 — February Otarama 3808 i — February Wakatane 5715 I — March Rimutakft 7700 — March 28 Wsimsfce 6610 — To follow P»paroa i 6563 —■  Wakanal 5706 ~- „ Tongarlro ' 7700 —  F«r farther partionlaw apply t>» fRIWDLAWDBR BROB.. lam TTNION STEAaiSHIP^OOMPANY «J OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited FHCMLtTTELTON AS UNDER: Ito Woabporfc and Greymostli—Weekly Wellington— Monday, Taeaday, Tburs dny and Saturdays NOTE—For extra aailings tee advertise meat in Ohrlatchurch papers Duaedln ~ 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; eferenoe should therefore be made to OhrifiCehnrch daily papers for dates and boar of sailing * For farther particulars apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent, Aehburton "henbystephensonT^ (suoceasor 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'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement in any part of the county. Advances made on all goods placed in my handa for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown •Bd Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on FA3URPAYS. Aoeiti : Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company fc Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PJANOS and ORGANS on time pay mants from £2O« per month. HEHRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. A CARD. A Branch Office has been opened^by the UDdersigned at Mesbbs Niooll Bitos, 6 Ea« Btr»et ( where they will oesrry on pr«etice*as Barristers and Solicitors. MAUDE & HARM AN, Solicitors, Chrtetrch Ob Money to Lend at Lowest Correnb Rates •n Freehold gecarity. So Proocration Mcc, MAUDE & HARMA? a; 12 48 A 8131311""" --1 & GARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest 'current rates, all FARM PRODUCE. Agents lop Sumon's and Lawson'b Unrivalled Seeds. New Season's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGE Lf CLOVERS, &o, &o, JUSU LANDED, LAR6E SUOREB at ,LYTTELTON. EXTENSIVE OLEANINS MAOHINERY. OORNtJAuKS always on hand KAYE & CARTER, 08BI8T0HUB0H. 9 57 Manning & Go's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THB BEST IN~THB MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashbnrton—Mebsbs Shbab | f^r&ftfißiX Hose fronTiiperlfoot;, Rnbber VJT aod Obdvm Hose of the best quality, Ncsel Spray Tape, etc, Large stock to ■elect from at the leweeb prices.—Habdi>et Baos,



i JOHN T. COOCH, , GKOOERY, HAKDWARB, CROCKERY, & PRODUCE^ MERCHANT. SAUNDBRS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON^ MYJStook is large and well assorted, and specially suibedf to the'cotning|fettive*«eason The few lines I quote will ooovlace you thab lam as che%p>s my neighbours. 1 only keep firsb quality goods, and you' can depend upon attention and civility. Prloci quoted are for caeh only, Millaqutn Sugar 15a 6d per 70ib bag; Roller Flour per sack 14s, per |100 Ibs 7* 6d,!pei 50!b 3s lOd ; Finest Oatmeal per bag, 2s 9d ; Good Taa per 51b box, ;froni 7» 6d ; Wor oester Sauce, 3 bottles for 1b ; Sardines, 3 tins for Is; English Brown Windser Soap, Is par dozen cakes ; Finest new Christmas Fruits, eto, at lowest current prices. The Jam Season is now coming on, and I quote for Mason's patnnb jam jirs Iqb, 5s fed per doz; 2qb, 6s 9d per doz ; 21b Glass jim jars, 2s lOd per doz; Covered jelly art, 4a 9d per dozt My Crockery and G laps ware ttook has just been replenished by two shipments straight from the manufacturers!, and a peep ab my window will give you & good idea of the value I am giving. Full Bsdroom Sets from 12s 64: Cups and Saucers from 4s 6d per dtz; Jugs from 2s 6d per Bet of 3. I am a buyer of Butter and Eggs all the year round, and can truly esy ' highest price given ;' Mes Lili/s prize Separator Butter always in atook. My Hardware Department is well stookfed with general furnishing and domestic Iron mongery. A nice assortment of Enamelled and Brass Preserving Pans, Milk Wishes and Strainers, Wire Dish Covers, Churns, Bucketß, Lawn Mowers, Hollow Ware, Hay Forks, Rakeß, Rope, Tin Ware, eto. You will find my prices in this line hard to baat. All kinds of Produce in stock, |inoluding Oatm'ieaf, Bran, Sharps, Chick J Wheats, Oats, Potatoes, &c, ab market rates* Note the Addrbss— Saundera' Building*, Ashburton SHEARMAN BROS.. FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS _(z). — GROCERIES. GROCERIES NONE bat the beat brand of Groceries kept in Stock—Tinned Fish and Meats of every description, Currants, Raising, Sultanas (all of First Quality); Ageota for Gore Oatmeal; Batter and Obeese, tbe finest procurable from the best makers. Millaqaln 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 Oeylon, Packed in |lb and lib Packets, Sib and 101b Tina, and Hall Chests. Samples may be had on application ...—. »**» GENERAL MERCHANDISE. B B A and T U S Sheep Shears, Oil Stones, Ropes, Kails and Staples, Raw and Boiled Linseed, Castor, Neats Foot, and Valvoline Oils ; Table Cattery by the best makers, Electro Plated Goods a specialty, soitable 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 eupplied from a large and well assorted Stock of the above Goods at the most reasonable prices. Letters and Telegrams promptly attended to. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSF, BURNETT STREET, ASUBUETON SPECIAL SHOW THIS WEFK OF CURTAINS, BLOUSE MUSLINS CURTAIN MUSLINS, DRESS LAWNS,' OURTAIN NETS, PIQUES & PIQUKTTIS, CHEAPER THAN YOU CAN MAKE THEM BOYS DRILL SCITS IN ALL SIZES & COLORS. .—New Goods ex h.s. Delphic.— i LINOLEUMS, ALLOVER LACES, CARPET SQUARES, VAL & TOOHON LACES,} HEARTH BUGS, FANCY & MARKET BASKETS, LADIES AND GENT'S UNDERCLOTHING IN FULL RANGES^ OF ZETA & VARIOUS OTHER MAKES. MITCHELL AND TURNER NOTICE TO FARMERS. ABB CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN Am QUANTITY Please take your Samples to the Mill We can supply Oornaacka at coat price, GRISTING DONE ON FARMERS ACCOUKT. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) D. WOOD, Manager 17th Maiwb, 1900.



DID IT EVER OCCUR'TO YOU baf hen aorailed " Jtjs<? aa Good" sabafUufces are recommended by your Deader the motive is for self gain, because of Increased p-"rit, SO BEWARE ! I HONDAI-LAN&A CEYLON TEA. on a SEALED LEAD PACKET is your galde and safeguard. Gold Medal Paria Exhibition awarded to Mahwrajih Brartd No 1, In Commercial Lea Class. • ; Local 4genta—Meesra Shearman Bros , Canon and Son's, Cooch and Co., Ashburton; inwald, Mr Gudsell; Methven, Hibbs Bros.; Rakaia & Chertsej,, Messrs Shannon Bros. fto OOP 1...... ..f, ,i i, , a^oa^..^^^ In Use In the Colony 'JT'*ft "d 1 - •■'^^y The, barn Lignite, Trae Coal, or Wood up - « fbJT^f NO SETTING BFQUIRED. v j^S'J 'vr\ s>«^>-.ilr" With Stove Pipe tjan be worked out in the '* «V! V' k a3^*^^*J|J open. Splendid Bread Bakers TiS^j v -^^-^%lILi With casb iron lor copper boilers. The MM copper boilera are large and tin lined inside, m \ Cyto'Mlj t ' i !■■ hi Ml i IJr* Repairs ai« a Minimum. t WtilSßß^Bh ■ Made In all sizes, single or double ovens. Li'^i ai *' "",:, a*^^^^szis& . High or Itm pressure boiler " \ "^•** Sold by all Ir?nm<b Dger» > from whom Data loguea can be obtained t or from the makers H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. SOUTHEND FOUNDRY. Pbiwokb Street, Pl?yw,BlN WOOL, WOOL, WOOL. I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, F»EE OF COMMISSION, » upan all Wool placed in ray bands for sale, either in Ashburton, Chrlstcharch, Timaru, or for Shipment. This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been fixed as nnder, viz — DHRISTCHURCH— January 17, 1901, ; February 19, 1901 TlMAßU—January 3, 1901, February 7, 1901 I shall be represented both ab CHRIBTCHURGH and TIMARU. WOOLPACKS AND ALL STATION REQUISITES SUPPLIED2AT LOWEST MARKET RATES 2nd Sale—Timaru, January 3, 1901. Wool to be consigned F.Z Loan Hid Mercantile Siding, Timaru, account D, Thomaa 3rd Sale CHRISTOHUROH—I7th January, 1901. Wool to be con signed—Seed Co.'s Siding, Addington, account D. Thomas DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. PURE SEEDS. -rh»Tel«Wy««t«d f -*egafdl W «*.fi«tKtbeMOST^qjttPLETK FEED CLEAN ING PLANT south of the line andl now a&fc Fanners to Inspect the same at work. I AM PREPARED TO CLEAN FOR FARMERS ANY DESCRIPTION OF SEEDS OR GRAIN AND WILL GUARANTEE TO GIVE THEM SATISFACTION I can supply best Ryegrass and Cocksfoot locally grown, also beet Clovers, dressed by my own Machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated Also-HURST & SON'S ENGLISH CLOVERS, TORNIPS, RAPEI LUCERNE TREFOIL, Ac. D. THOMAS ASHBURTON J.WILSON Importer ofl/btistic WfrTX PAPERS THE COMING HARVEST BINDEIi I AM THE AGENT FOR THE Piano Jones Leyer Binder PRICES AFb TERMS ON APPLICATION, I Guarantee to keep all Extras. E, W. HANMER SMOF.E ONLY NE W VENUS A PERFEOT TOBACCO. HOLIDAY BUITH-I have a large stock of Men's, Youths', and Boya 1 Suits, Tiroes TwrrxTorivYitf made to nay orders, spsoial finish j for wear,. Map J UIiJMaiUJN stylo, and appearance equal to anything procurable. Suits made to measure in best nfiEACHER of the Pianoforte and ityle, fit guaranteed. Gentm', Ladies' and X Children*! Boots and Shoos in great variety, Singing. at Bobbm; Ai^obk'b Havelook Street ALL Loasbv'b Preparation —Cinnamon Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Benjaman mm—at 3CD OooOH, StorekeepvcH



BAKER BROS., CIURNTSHINO TTNDKRTAKRRS " URNISHfNG *J NDERTAKERS, DIRECT Importers of Best and Lateßt Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHING?. FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, %b most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanul Road and Class Streets, and Baker and brown's Ooaob i Factory. T H UnDBIM, , B ONDKILL T H UNDBILE & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty A Ghoioe Assortment of Artificial Wreathi In Stock. —— I Private Address, Peter Street, directly I behind Oddfellows" Hall; also care c Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " " The Bambler? HAVING sold out of ray old stock of' theEO superior Bicycles, I have nsC opened op a fresh consignment of the' LATEST PATTERN "RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACfcRS, & ROADSTERS in »!! flzes and »U fitted vvh 'he crp* beting G & J detachable Tyre. "THUS KAMBJLEK.' OALIi AINU INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding "Easy. Machines the Strongest en Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. I OTHER MARES FITTED WITB G & J TYRES, P. THOMAS. , .— i . .. . — —> \ H. MoBKIDE, i Monumental Ecolptor, 60 Stafford St, TiBJBr tA LWAYS in Stock—A first J\_ olaas selection of Marble { and Granite Monument?, Designs and Estimates for warded on application. Letter Cutting in any style A. AOKR | AKCHITECT. ARCADE CHAMBERS ASHBURTON. TF you want a NEW HOUSE, or Altere tions, or Neweeb Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGER. Call and see the NEW FI6EOSE BLIND Imitation of Venetian, »t half the price. S. EL GKAVES, SHAKEBKOKER AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GREYMOUTH. RELIABLE Information on Dredglo Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Codes : Bedford McNeili'e, Morelng and Neal's, A.B.C. Code (foartn Edition. MR F MAKEIG, Ashbarton Representative ' Teleoeaphio Address : GRAVES Ohristoharch.l j Greymouth—Brownlie, Greymouth I LLEWELLYN OWEN, M'C.S.M. I OBRTIFIOATED TEACHER. LOCAL Representative of the London College of Music, and cf the Music* lnternatioial College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN. MA*. DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT. XAIAB and New Year cards and Dolls in great variety at Mks Aloohn's, also a varied assortment of articles inoiudiog, Needle Work suitable for present*. All the T»ys offered at nominal pricei to clear,



NOTICE. Kennedy & Muir BEG to Notify the Farmers and Horse Owners in the Asbburton Oounty that they have TAKEN OVER Rbid & Gray's Ashburton Branch ef JOBBING & ENGI NEERING, and are prepared to carry on all classes of work as usual; and also intend to extend the Business by adding HORSE-SHOEING, COACH BUILDING, & GENERAL WHEELWRIGHTING Both haviog been employed by Reid Sr Gray for many years, and having large experience as Horse Shoers, Implement Makers, and Coach Builders, all work en'rusted to their 1 care will be executed with despatch and at moderate prices. 10 WISHING YOU THE OOMPLI MBNTS OF THE SEASON



! TTT7I Owing to Siefeness, your Xtnas is If i not as merry, or your New Year as happy as you desire, or your many friend! wish you, remember that Flantekoa, the qreab Harbal Remedy, having cured others., will cure you, and make the year 1901 the Healthiest and Happiest you have spent. Thy it. Are you subjeob to Headache, if so PfcANTEKOA is th'j Remedy. Read the following:— ( Mr J. G. Mold, Blacksmith and Wheel wright, Gladstone, writes under date 13/7/19C0 Dear Sir,—l have suffered for years from Frontal and Bilious Headaches and have tried many bo called Headache Cures without anccens, hat 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: I Mr Charles A, Lolly, of the well-known , business firm of LoDy & Co,, Land and Estate Agents, 56 Willis Street, Wellington, says- Sir, —I have much pleasure in recommend ing your Plantekoa to anyone who may suffer from beadacbe. I need a bottle ot this medicine several months ago, and s^nce then I have not had one single attank, and have felt in splendid health. I consider this the more remarkable as previous to taking Plantckoa I was smbject to violent head ache*, on an average once a week and had i recourse to Headache Wafers, Powders, etc., which only g&ve me temporary relief. You can mention my name to anyone you know differing in like manner. I shall only be to pleased to recommend Plantekoa. .Obtainable Everywheeb. Try it. IT CURES.— ""foe baTlTeT^ (CHEAP.



/~\ OODWILL of Lease (Perpetual) of 640 Acres firet clats £heep Country well fenced and watered, with good bouse of rooms. Stock [can be taken over at valua tion E. W. HANMER. THE McCORMICK Tiy AS AWAjRDED AT TTE CHRISTOHURGH SHOW, lOn November 9,1500, Tlie Certificate of Merit. Which carries with it a SILVER MEDAL, the highest award given to Harvesting Machinery at this Show. It wins in PARIS moie Awards than any i other American Exhibitor there, besides ! ANNEXING the Grand JTlelcl Irlal Trophy of a Gold Medal and 200 Francs, AGAINST ALL COMERS. Oall and Inspect this Superb Machine before buying elsewhere. Monow, Bassett & Co, ASHBURTON. | M. PRIEST, Manager ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING ANDI INVESTMENT SOCIETY. "I" OANB GRANTED PROM ,£25 and upward*, at current rates. , 101 l Particulars on application. Office —Tauored Street. Office Hours—9.3o a m till 4pm Firljb Tuesday in Month—9 50 a'tn till pm: and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBER : M ager_ CARPENTER'S' Tools at bedrock prices; Registrar Grates from 12s 6d, Tiled Registrars and Mantlepieces complete, from 52s 6d. Our prices defy competition,— ISardlbt Bbos. ■ 4 Cough Care, Wahoo,Koou»AH *.ad Benjamin Gum go to Ashbctbtok



A\IWEFtS SHOULD ALWAYS SiAOKE npui?i^7 V) fi y ""fobicST It is a Gold f^irje of general s&tisfmctioo to all wt)O ur)4eratai)<( what ...... a goo 4 pipe of tobacco is. ...... 12



Leader of Thjb Housb;—Mr Balfour htl combined golficg and automobiliem in a w»j that created a great deal of interest among the Lothiane. In a petroleum motor h* travelled from golf course to golf coarse, pitching cow at Dnrtbar, bow at Gullane ; travelling at a rate which was innocent enough along the quiet country roads cross* ing the rolling fields of HaddiDgtonehire,but wbb considered a little risky while treading the narrow streets of a village or a crowded town. He did thirty miles an hour easily. Willis Street, Wellington, Mb M Impbt 31st July, 1800 Bear Sir,—Please send me three more bottles of your '• Matt Apple." I cannot speak too highly of it. It has entirely reiievod me frttn the headaches which used to distress me on busy days ; and » member of my family who used to suffer from chronic palpitation and indigestion haa been restored to perfect health through caking Impey's < Mat Applu.'— I am, yours grate fuily, E W Wilton, Butcher WANTED KNOWN.—Mason's Preeerv ing jars pints 4s lid quarts 5n 6d | gallons be 9d per d< z?n lib j*m jars 2$ 9d per dozen 2lb jam j*rs 3s 9d per dozen Preserving pans brass and enamelled Iron ad lowest rates at Fletcher Bros 11 183