The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no. 5273

AsHBURTOiSr ; Thursday, November 29, 1900

Pbice : One Penny

THE PACIFIC CABLE.

I - ♦ '" United Press Association—By Bleotrta Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, "November 28 Mr Crick has received a cable'from th« Pacific Cable Advisory Board asking th« | Governments of the various Colonies to ! authorise the Agents-General to sign the | contract for the acceptance of the tender. Mr Crick replied, givfng Mr Copeltnd | the necessary antbrrify.

Geraldine County Council.

The annual meeting of the Oerftldlnc County Council was held yesterday at noon* I Present—Messrs J Talbot (ohairman), J McCaskill, A Kelman, and DrHlslop. Apologies for absence owing to shearing were received from Messrs Dennistoua, Hamilton, and B R MaeDonald. .The Chairman made a statement of the approximate assets and liabilities up to March 31. 1901, showing a credit balance of £559 8« 9d, and thanked members for the courtsey shown to him during his term of ■Offidel ■ - 1, : j Mr Talbot was re-elected Chairman of the 1 Council. Messrs J Talbot and B R Mac Donald were re eleoted members of the High School Board, and Mr J Talbot and Colonel Moore of the Hospital add Charitable Aid Board. This terminated the meeting. At an ordinary meeting of members after the annual meeting ib was agreed to rescind the resolution re Fleming Bros breach ol traction engine bylaws, and stay proceeding! provided they paid the halfyearly license at once and stopped carting.

MAYFIELD AND RUAPUNA.

I From cmr owa CocretpotHWmt CRICKET MATCH—MAYMBLD V MOWPf SOMEBS The above match was played on Saturday on the new concrete pitch at Mayfield, resulting in a win for May field by an innings and 49 rtins. The Mount Somer* team were handicapped by playing for the firtt time on the concrete pitch, and being.short of one of their bowlers. For the winners, Grifen 56, Cooper 18, and Oree 14 were the highest scorers, and for Mount Somers, Baird, Beckley, Murray, and Bennett, were most successful with the bat. In the bowling the scores were, Cooper 6 wicket* and Grjffen 4 wickets in the first inning*, while Cree and Frost were the bowleri in the second innings for Mayfield. For the visiting teutn Kerr, Irvine and Moses were the bowlere. An excellent cold luncheon waß provided by Mrs Dellow, to which the cricketers did ample justice. During the afternoon tea was provided by Mesaamee Cooper, Courtney and Dellow, which WM fully appreciated by the gentlemen, alto by the ladies who were on the ground. THB WEATHER At last we are experiencing real summer weather, the fine days of last week were welcomed by not only the fanners of the district on account of their flocks, crops and shearing, but also by the teachers nf the various schools, the wet weather and flooded ■fate cf the rivers having considerably effected the attendance, and the annual examinations are to take place this week* Monday was the hottest day thia season, Tuesday we returnel to our nor'weitert again; SHEARING Shearing is general, and after the continual broken weather everyone it in a harry. Learners will have a good chance thie year for so many sheds are going at once thai enough men are not available. It it the same with farm agricultural work, ell available men and horses are "comman deered" to get the turnips, etc, in M speedily as possible; THE GHUB The grubs ar* also busy these fine nightt, and on « calm evening one might imagine that Mafeking or Pretoria day had oome again, for fires are burning in. all direct ions to burn the grub, reminding one of th« bonfires of those noted occasions.

Reminiscence of 1870.

+. On the memorable occasion of the declaration of war by France in 1870, the staff officer who has received the telegram from Ems galloped widely with the news to the boose of Count Moltke, and, dismounting, rushed ex citedly into, the study of the general-in chief. Moltko first offered him a cigar, then opened a drawer in his writing desk, and took therefrom a neatly-arranged bundle of official letters and telegrams, remarking, as be handed them to the ajjutant. '-Take these to the military telegraph office and have them dis* patched." Thie simple act put the vast machinery of the German War Office in motion,so that the entire army was mobilised some days before the French realised their homeless unpreparedness



SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR LONDON. tJfe*&. "OOY&L MAIL STEA mmmti^ **> MKRS, wltb iwparioi Jtps^PSi^ fWooHwaedabioa for all classes 'v"~*-~ *"*■**•' of paaaangero, calling »t Monte Video or Bio, Teneriffe and Ply mouth. Vessel Ton OommaucJer From Date. Karamea 5464 Bnrtoo ... Lytb'n Sept 22 Gothic «7?soKld!By WelVnJan 31 CARGO SfEAMiii] Kbmarft iWOOl^ootland W«llg'n Oob 28 JFokomsra J623BJMax!vell Nov .. Maori js3l7|Moflf*tb Nov — jj. w , HANxMEK, ' Agenfe. m fipf H B JybUKn N^W ZEALAND "SHHgKSIHiIPPING ,O<VB LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS F6R LONBON, te ?ide», {EenOTlffe 4 Plym«nfch. Prob%blefinai Steamers, Tons, Port. D&te. Paparoa Welliogton December 6 Bakßk 5628 „ J a 3 a?Bkoa' 4050 ™ Jan W*ik»bo 4767 — J»n Papaaui 6372 — Jan 31 Bfnffshire 5537 — To follow Qfcamrm 3808 — „ W«kat»ne 5716 — „ R!mnt»ka 7700 — „ Wstmafce 5610 — „ Wftkanni 5706 — „ X nupohu 8000 — „ fw ftirbher partlaalars apply t« FRiKDLANDSR BROS., Led. TTNIONr STEAMSHIP COMPANY 'U OF NEW ZEALAND. IMtsvd STEAMERS* SAII FROML^TTELTON ASUNDER: Far Wesbpor* and Greymoufch—Weekly Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Thore - . day and Saturday! NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Ohriatohnroh p»per« Dsnedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The «bove are enbjecfe to alteration; •ference should therefore be mads to Ohrlgtchurch dally papers fox dates and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to F FERRIMAN, Agettt, Aghbnrton (anooeaaor to Alfred Harriaon.) Established 20 yeans. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER i 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 goodß plaoed in my hands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit Bold privately through the week, and at Auction on-SAIVBVAYZ, Agekx: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company Ik Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay raanta from $$O& per month. HENBY STMPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. A CARD. A Branch Office has been opened by the as derslgned at Messbb Nicoll Beos , Eas 8 tweb, where they will carry on pr«otice>e Bardcter* and Solicitors. AUDE & HARMAN, Solicitors, Christrch ob Money to Lend Ab Lowest Current Rates" - to Freehold geotrriby. Wo Procuration ioe, MAUDE & HARMAI*! 12_48 Ashbnrton. <■ ;'■ G. JESSON, \ PRAOHOAL WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, \ TTAS REMOVED to temporary premises . NEXT MESSRS J. SIALY & GO. East Street. Manning & Go's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THB BESTIN~THE MARKET Bqual to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ash barton—Messrs'Shbae] manßsos.



SHEARMAN BROS., . FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS GROCERIES. GROCERIES NONE but the best brand of Groceries kept in Stockr-Tinned Fish and Meats o? every description, Currants, R&isins, Sultan?s (all of First Quality) ; Agents for Gore Oatmeal; Butter and Cheese, the fiueafc procurablo from the best,makers. Millaqain No. 1 Sngar always in Btock. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. . We make a specialty of Teas, and have a laVge Stock, ranging from Station Teas to the Finest Orange Pekoe Ceylon, Packed in Jib and lib Packets, 61b and 10!b Tins, and Half Obests, Samples may be had on application ■ GENERAL MERCHANDISE. BBA and TUS Sheep Shears, Oil Stonea, Ropes, Nails and Staples, Raw and Boiled Linseed, Castor, Neafcs Foot, and Yalvoline Oi's ; Table Gatlery by the best makers, Electro Plated Goods a specialty, RKiutsle for Wedding Presents; Splendid Assortment of Brushware of every kind, Lamps and Lamp-' ware s Ironmongery, and General Household Requisites', Customers may always rely on being supplied' from a large and weH assorted Stock of the above Goods ab the most renaoimble prices. Letters and Telegrams promptly attended to. SHEARMAN BROS,, MARKET HOUSP, BURNETT STREET, ASOBURTON ASK YOUR-SHOE DEALER : ' FOR EV.BIRY (^Y?  # ENCOURAGE PAIR / COLONIAL guabanteed. "OfIATQ o QTTATPQ ndus'trjy, JD\JI./JLo ($j 0 11 \JXh\3) f MANUFACTURED BY ; S. ANDERSON, TIMARU. H. M. JONES. H. M. /ONES, ! STATIONERY BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. 2p\A A^A ENVELOPES, imported direct. Commercial Envelopes OKJ h \J\J\r from 3s 6d per 1000; 5000 at 3s per 1000. Boxed'Stajionery, latest styles, from 6d, 9d, Is, la 6d, 2s box. PIANOS, ORGANS. ---44 payments of £1 each will purchase » 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 boy elsewhere. Organs from 10s per month; Pianos'fnmV 20a per month. CRICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIAL Jnst arrived, ex Gothic, from Wisden and Son's, London. RACQUETS, London inlaid, Victoria, InVicta, Champion, Match Popular BALLS, Plain and Covered, Slazenger'e, Silvertown, Wieden's. CRICKET BATS, Warsopp's, Wieden's all caia, Duke's, Union, Hearnes and others. BALLS,* Hearne's, Duke's, Wisden's, Craven, Match, and Practice Balls; H. M. J O NES. MELLO R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STOKE ■ H' V 111 I I II Vv l&Bm* w^^ 111 |l| I v 4 I P>^ *^^^ -^fttK^F I^l I I A \tiJr.*■ ™ ' HP HE ONLY up to date Boot Shop in Ashburton. For real good Value, Style, and Fitting try the "ZEALANDI BOOTS Every pair guaranteed- Remember onr Price is the CHEAPEST, and our Stock fcho LARGEST in Canterbury, If yon want good Value for little |Money, than be care yon GOTO TUT fTT T OT?5^ ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, HJANORED BTFEFT, ASHBUBIION ;



DID IPiiiVKR OCCUR TO YOU hal- hen so called "Just ad Good " aubatitatea are recommended by your Dealei the motive Is for self gain, because of increased profit, < SO BEWARE 11 HONDAI-LANKA CEYLON TEA on a SfEALED LTSAD FAOKET is your guide and safeguard. ) Gold Medal Paris Exhibition awarded to Maharajah Brand Ho I, In Commercial fea Class, ( Local Agents—Menarß Shearman Bros , Oar6on and Son'a, Cooch and Co., ABhburton ;f$ inwaldi Mr Gudsell; Mebhven, Hibbsßcoß. ; Rakala & Chertaej, Messrs Shannon Bros. SMOKE ONLY NEW VENUS . —(o) ' A S>ERFEuT TOBACCO. NOTICE TO FARMERS. ■^y-.E ab;b CASH BUYERS OF PRIME-MI I 1/I.N.G WHEAT IN A^Y QUANTITY Please take yoor Samples to the Mill We can supply Oornsacks at cost price. GRISTING DONE ON FARMERS ACCOUHT. OANTORBaRY ROLLER FLOI3R MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) . . ' B. WOOD, Manager 17th Mawb s 100.0, ■ THE COMING J^RVJffiST BINDER I AM THE AGENT FOR THE Piano Jones IjO ret Binde r PRICES AFb' TERMS OH APPLICATION.—^ I Guarantee to keep all JSxtras, ■yt.  ' . . ■ J. SEALY& CO., THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED SEED FIRM IN ASHBHRTON. JQ J&- f^r\ ARE sfcill to the front, and are prepared to supply their many *kJ«'iX> \JyJ» Patrons with reliable SEEDS, of every description, THAT WILL GROW, afc lowest) market rafies. SEEDS FOR THS FARM, VEGETABLE SEEDS, FLOWER SEEDS, & GARDEN REQUISITES of every description, Direct) from the Growers and Manufacturers. _Our Sfcooka of NEW SEASON'S REEDS are from the Celebrated Firms, James Cabter & Co, London, and Peteb Lawson & Son, Edinburgh, and they are of the beet quality obtainable. FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. LARGE STOCKS of all Seasonable FRUITS always on hand, LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM. JUST ARRIVED PER «S.S RANGATIRA,' AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S. LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM. NEW & CHOICE DESIGNS AND COLOURS. LINOLEUMS Am OILCLOTHS. The Largest Stocks to Choose from, at Prices to suit all, at T, H. UNDRILL & CO/& Also, Some Remnants at greatly reduced prices j also, a Large Assortment of Oilcloth for Dados. BEDSTEADS. BEDSTEADS. i t W? *l av? Jaßt °Pened another Large Shipment of Braaa and Iron Bedsteads in the latest designs, direct from the Best Manufacturers in Birmingham, which enables us to give you the best poßßible value. BEDDING & FURNITURE of all kinds made on the premises from the best material, We invite all to inspect our Stocks. No one pressed to buy, T. H. UNDRILL & CO., OABIHETMAKER. UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMERSI & UNDERTAKERS, TANORI J STREET.INext Building Society's Office



A.AGKR I ARCHITECT. ARCADE OB AMBERS ASHBUKTON. TB you want a NEW HOUSE, or Alters ttons, or^Neweet Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGER. Call and see the '[ NEW FIBBOBE BLIND J Imitation of Venetian, at half the price.



LLEWELLYN OWEfI, m«o.s.m. 01RTIFI0ATED TEACHER. LOCAL Representative of bhe London College of Music, and cf the Mnsica Idternafcior a! College. p^oJo#e,Mgan, vibLiN, man- JUST OPENED^F^ingaJaokleTPeTT. ¥■ j J\* ramea fropi. Lon-inD., The. lates Kods, Minnows, Linen, G»ff ttooka etc. eto early^impecbion inv.itjßd.~HAßMjlir; Bbos, New. Venoi



¥17~ANTED—Twenty Yo_g man t WT wear Black anrd Brown Boots 12a,9d,afe P..Stock's Q 199 SMOKE NOiSEQAY TQBACOO. The Latest and Best Mannfacfcared by 0 Wi_ums&Co Bleb*, od, V A. ■ NEW ZEALAND INSURANOfi. COMPANY. ESTABLISHED ... ... 1859. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION mHE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial X Company, Noted for Promptness ancl Liberality . Paid-up Capital and Reserves, £400,000. Fire and Marine Risks, Also,— Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, etc,, accepted at lowest current rates E. W. Hrtnmer, AGENT THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" < " The Bambler." HAVING sold oat of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have aso o ened np a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD KAOBRS, & ROADSTERS n all frizes and all fitted with the cvr» acting G & J detachable Tyrd » XJEXIQ BAMBL.EB.' h AiND INSPECI THE STOCK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines" the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH S&J TYRES, D. THOMAS. ________ _ KEID &~GBAY. WE have pleasure in announcing that we have removed to Temporary Premises in BURNETT STREET (Adjoining the Ashburton Club) Where we shall carry on our business pending the erection of Our Nbw W_BEHotFS_ & Showboom. We are carrying a larger and more varied stock of Implements and; Fittings, "Deering" Machinery, Twine, Oils, And All Farmers' Requisites, And shall be glad to sea our numerous friends at our Buenett Street Premises. We have disposed of, our Jobbing Depart ment co Messrs Kennedy and Muir, whom we can confidently reoommeod »i up to date tradesmen* REID & GRAY, 11 72 R. B. RES TELL, Manager. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Tsmar tA LWAYS in Stook—A first Xl. class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates for warded on application. Letter Catting in any style. J. V. DE BEEB WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER TTAS just received a Large Shlpmen OF WATCHES. WATCHES 6 Dozen Nickel Levers at 27fl 6d Specially made to order, Strongly built to suit hard wear. 2 Years Guarantee. 3 Dozen NICKEL WATCHES at 20s l The beat value in the Colony. 1 year s Guarantee, A New and Full Stock of Gent's and Ladies Gold and Silver Watches to hand. SPECTACLES New Frames and Lenses on the Interchangeable System. To meet the requirements of those using the famous "LAZARUS' Spectacles a special importation of his Frames and Lenses to hand. SIGHT TESTING A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED* J. V.DE~BEER WATCHMAKER 4 JEWELLER, Ashburton



, _ ..... .. .. , ■ . ■ r ! , ,' DUNLOP'S . . I DocSs not iittempA to compete with inteiior' ! I brands sold at cheaper prices. rrr^r=p===_-^._   '; _. __—__—__ Xhe; fact that' it' has a lars-er --?' •: I I niiiiii-^ |——«^ I___C sale tJian any otfter Tobacco ! ln__/ '!-____/li* ' J____J '' 1 imported into Australasia is '-—_r___±-e;= ."■- — - ri . •. :. w ___ , . sufficient -.evidence that its i , I .■ ' '' I superb smoking qualities ''--ive j 1 j •■ . TOBACCO . . 1 hit the public taste © . T j '!v . L,^___cr_r:as?»sK!:"W[rrvm'---33:_r'K..-™- '^v^.wr/TV-wwMWujatHJ



Aiinreooni Paie, Thin, Poor Blood, No Energy. Those are the symptoms of impure b iood, starved blood. Take out the im purities, feed the blood, and health quickly returns. Mrs. George Mitchell, of Yuille St., Buninyong, Victoria,' send us her pho tograph with the following story: " I suffered terribly from general debility. I had no energy- I "was tirea in the morning as at night. It did not seem possible for me to ketep up. I was thin and pale and my blood was Tery poor. I had no appetite. I gradually grew weaker and weaker. VPhen almost com pletely exhausted I read about I immediately tried it and began to improve at once. A few bottles completely restored me to health." You caiinot got the best results from Ayer's Sarsaparilla if your bowels are •:constipated. Take just enough of "Ayer's Pills each night to cause one good free movement of the bowels the day following. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer * Co., Lowell, Mast., U.S.A. I H UnDRTLT, .. B ONDBIIIi T H TODBILL & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON ; v SvfeRY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial VVreathi in Stock. —— i Private Addrens, Peter Gtireet, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; aleo care o Mr T. Andrews, East Bolt. ' I iiAKER BROS., FURNISHINC3 TfNDERTAKERS URNISHING *J NDERTAKERS, I DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Deßlgns Irr FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. FUNERALS condnsLed with the greatest care and satisfaction, ib most i reasonable charges. Corner of Wakftnoi Road and Oass Streets, and Baker and brown's Coach Factory. a' ; 'ITPEOULIR CASK UNDER TREATMENT In the Blenheim Hospital, BUT IT TAKES PLANTEKOA TO EFFECT A CURE. Read the following. It will interest you :— Beaver Road, Blenheim. , June 21st, 1900 To Proprietor of Plantekoa. Dear Sir,~Kindly permit me to add my grateful testimony to the value of yoar Great Remedy Plantelioa. My wife was suffering from a decayed jaw and povekty of blood, and was treated for a month in the Blenheim Hospital, Your Representative recommended me to get Plantekoa for her. Almost) from the fibst dose she commenced to mend, aid is how quite herself again. I consider it qhe best Medicine I have ever know , and shall recommend it to all who suffer.jj Believe mo, yours sincerely, W. Day, June. If you are eick or suffering, TRY PLANTEKOA. It will core you. Does your Chemist; or Grocer keep ifc If not, call on CARSON AND CO.. ' Or Austral Botanic Company, Plantekoa Proprietary, WelMogfeon. FOR SALE, ' SHEEP COUNTRY, SHEEP COUNTRY Some Distance above Mount Somers, ! Aihburton Gorge. 3018 iSlii 3018 BEING R.S, 31832, 31833, 31834 and others all in its native state Inspect 100 Invited Liberal Terms Fall particular* furnished on application; T BULLOCK. • 1 Cough Care, Wahoo.KooLHAH and 4fc Benjamin Gam go to Abhbcbton DBvaO>,



CONSULTING OPTICIAN Mr Ernest M. Sandetein, DBO AI, PS, MO, vtki has lately returned after six years' special study in England and Con tinent, may ,be consulted on alt cases of defective eyesight. Daylight oat necessary artitici&L light being ueed. Doctors' pre scriptions prepare!. Fees moderate. Con suiting rooms, Caßhel Street W., over li Saadstein, jeweller, Gbriatchurch. 930 to 1, 2 to 6 daily DON'T RiTtrßß^cnamy re your NEGLECT cough without aid, butyoa COUGHS, can't afford to chance it. A cough that is lefb to cure itself is ilowly overcome at best, and there is apt) to be somti weakness left to make the next cough com* easier, We have two really good remedies for coughe and olds. BENJAMIN GUM is specially suitable for reoenb chills. It It pleasant to take, cures very quickly, pre vents inflamatory symptoms and allays annoying tickling and backing coughs. , TOWNEND'S CINNAMON CURB is specially suitable for chronic conghi, though it will break np a recent attack m quickly as any other medicine made—Oinna oion has been proved in Pasteuei Institute to possess great destructive power over all bacilli, whilst betog perfectly harmletl to human beings. We have received lomi flattering letters as to its effioaoy in oon sumption, bronchitin, asthma, dyscntry and a typhoid (ev«r.