The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no. 5026

Ashburton i Tuesday, January 30, 1900.

i bice : One Penny

THE RIVAL CABLE ROUTES.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Sydney, January. 29

The majority of the Premiers thought that no apprehension need be felt of any un reasonable delay in the construction of the Pacific cable. Meanwhile the immediate advantage of the Gape route oould not be over-aßtimated. Ib is probable bhat the Eis tern Extension Company will accept the modification suggested by the Conference with reference to dealing direct with the public. Another point which will be the subject of further negotiation is the request <>f the company to admit its material and supplies duty free. The Premiers have no ol j ction to admit the material for the first construction of lines free, but are opposed to any agreement beyond that.

A MESSAGE FROM MR CHAMBER LAIN.

Wellington, January 29,

The Premier cabled last week to the Secretary of State for the Colonies inquiring if it were true as "reported that he had re commended that Ihe Cape-Australia cable route should be accepted by the Colonial Governments. In reply Mr Seddon has re ceived the following message from Mr Chamberlain, through the Governor;—"l have not made the recommendation referred to, as I consider the matter «hiefly concern' the coloaies interested in the Paoific cable, and I tim now awaiting the decision of the Premiers on the subject.''

The Queensland Government haa informed Mr Seridon thab it will be no party to the proposal, but the other Governments have not yet answered.

CABLE NEWS.

I ondon, January 28 The body of the late Duke of Teck was buri d at Windsor.

Ihe balance-sheet of the National Mortgage and Agencj> Oorapfiny of New Zealand shows a profit of £15,791. A dividend of 5 per conk and a bonus of 6d per share have been declared, and the sum of £4127 carried forward.



Shipping 3HA"*\ BAYFLL A.SD ILBION COMPANY. LIMITS.?. FOR LONDON. JZj&JL TfOYAL MAIL STEA- MERS, with superior mooxamo&*tilon forall olaeaes of paaßengers, calling »t Monte Yldeo or Rio, Tenerltfe and Ply month. Vessel Ton Commander From i Date. lonio ,-4748Kempson... Wel't'nl Marohl tiothio _ 7730)Kidley — 'April 26 CARGO STEAMERS. Mamari _ 3583 Banks Well'ton Deo 23 Matatua.. 3322 Holmes Pb Chal. Dec 30 Delphio .. 8273 Sowden Well'ton Jan. 9 Waiwera 6500! — | — —



E. W. HANME& Agent. flt;H E jQtnSmjt NHW ZEALAND JMbIIM^ SHIPPING OO.'B LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, VU M«nte Yldte, Tenoriflo A Plymouth. Boat Accommodation for »U slanw of Passengers at Lowest Bates. Port of Steamers. Tens. Departure. Date. Rakaia 5628 Wellington Jan 2 Waikato 4767 „ J 2 j Paparoa 6372 „ J 25 Otarama 3808 „ J — Wakanui 6600 — To follow For further particulars apply to FRIBDLANDBR BROS., Lro. Agents, Aahbartaa. UNIciN^sraAMSHI^COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited frTEAMERP SAII FRGMLITTELTON AS UNUER; For Wesfcports and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings ace advertise ment in Christohurch papers Dunedin —■ Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington— Tueßdayand Saturday Sydney, via Auokland — Alternate Thursdays The above are Bubjeot to alteration; eference should therefore be made to Ohrlstchurch daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERBIMAN, Agent, Ashbnrton '"HENRY" STEPHENS' )N~ (oucoessor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, ab 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock,' Re ÜBehoid Furni arc, etc,, as per arrangement, in any part the county. Advances made on Goods placed in mj Hands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown | and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Aqeitt : Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. j PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from £308 per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER



THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! " The Bambler: 1 HAVING sold oat of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have jnso opened op a fresh consignment; of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD EAOBJRS, & ROADSTERS n all sizes and all'fitted with the eve? asting G & J detachable Tyre. " THE RAMLBJL.G2R.' ALU'AAD INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth, ACCESSORIES IN SIOCK. OTHER MAKEB FITTED, WITH G & J TYRES t _j D. THOMAS. monly~to lend PBIYaTELY. hanored street, Nbxt I IGas^jOompant's |£ONET""TO LEND fro* JJArrangemontiJlfr Jgg AND UPWARDS, JJpon any Security. (TRADE BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments can be arranged. All Business Sibiotltt Confidential. DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. A ENT FOR—Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton rine Tnsurance Office. OSBOKN~~COOMBE^ PIANO (TUNER & EXPERD (L be of London), VISITS Ashburton and eurrounding Dis tricts every four months—viz, March, July, and November, ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at hie Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashboxton. or|at Commercial Hottl*



THE SENSATION OF THE SEASON. THOUSANDS WAIT FOB IT ! W. STRANGE & CO. TJAVB PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING THAT THEIR MONSTER "CLEAR-OUT" SALE OF &&TsAJSOm OJF BUBiMKB {STOO& WILL VERY SHORTLY COMMENCE ATTEACTIVE ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE NOW READY, MIND YOU GET ONE. POST FSEE UN APPLICATION. TREMENDOUS BARGAINS FOR ALL AT THIS GREAT SALE. SEE FUTURE ADVERTISEMENTS. W. STRANGE & CO. CHRISTCHUROH.



PRESENTS. PRESENTS. PRESENTS. BOHEMIAN GLASS t VASES, Unique, Artistic, Fashionable, Good and Cheap. THE first o! the kind imported in Ashburton, having been selected bj Mr Collins whilej*ia||London. WATCHES. WATCHES. WATCHES. Fifty per cent lees than usual shop prices. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Keyless Lincoln Watches Ladies' Pendant Watches Brooches; the London Fashion Ladies' and Gentlemen's Lever Watches Ladies' Silver Fairy Watches Gold, Silver, and Leather Alberts (double and single) English Eleotro-plated Ware in profusion. Knives, Forks, Spoons, Pickles, Jams, Salts, etc. W. H. COLLINS & CO.'S HARDWARE EMPORIUM, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone—-14 and 15. P.O. 80x—35. BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FEEEZING WOBKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T7IOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MAOTBE can be mado for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or 2 Owt. SACKS. Orders received b/ JEIIIJBOL^WOKiK BltOfe*., Limtte«i., DAVID THOMAS, OR THIS N. 56. FARMERS CO-OJPJSRATIVES & gttOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, JLlmiterf,* OANTERBUBY FKOZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PBODUOE EXPOKT COMPANY. LIMITED, 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretory.



N?w 'k aland Insuraaoe Gompuiy. BSTABLIS hTd°' 1 _ las 9J CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. \ THBPHSMIKB AND WEALTHIEST OOLOHIAL COMPANY, NOTBJD FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBBRALITT, PAIP-UP CAPITAL AND RESEKVES— ££00,000. FIRE AND "MARINE RISES. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &0., AOOIPTID AT LOWEST CURRENT FUTBB E W. HANMER AGENT.



Nicoll Bros. Nicoll Brother?, H. P. Nicoll.) [L. A. Nicoll. AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, SHAREBROKttRS, VALUATORS, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERA AGENTS, CENT RAL A OOTION RCMMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE. & PRODUCE, in oar Rooms every S \TURDA V, commencing at 12.30 p m CLEARING SALES conducted in any part of the district at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed in our hands for absolute sale. FRUIT.— We receive regular consign ments from Auckland, Sydney, and the ands. NEW SEEDS always in Btock, including Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, i>nd Turnip Seed BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples rom farmers who have parcels for isposal. Station Books kept and audited We have various sums of Trust Moniee, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ -\nd 5 per cent Farms, House Properties, and Building Sectiom for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of tfieir properties to communicate with us SKINS & PELTS.—'We are buyers »t h'gheat market ratea, as agents for Messrs Murgatroyd Bros, Woolscourera and Fell mongers, Chrißtchurch



VT7E ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND I AMBS 1 AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES. NICOLL BROS., East Street, Ashbarton. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. "CHARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book apace at any time to suit tneir own convenience, by oom< municating with us. NIOOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHKISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. LIMITKD. rflHB OHRISTCHUROH MEAU CO X Limited t 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 Nicole Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS PHOTOGRAPHY. HALM A & Co., PHOTOGRAPHERS] HAVE TAKEN OVER Ms Coomb's Studio, Saunders' BuildiDgs, Ash burton, and will execute all branches of Photography at popular prices. Look at This ! For the month of January i we will do 3 enamelled Cabinets for 4s, 6 for 6s, 12 for 10s. We show proofs and guarantee satisfaction. All Photos delivered in a fortnight from the time of sitting. STUDIO: SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS. Note the address and do not be misled 15 LEGAL. I BEG to announce that I HAVE COMMENCED THE PRACTICE OF MY PROFESSION at Ashburton. Temporary Office: Arcade Chambers, Burnett Street Trust and other moneys to lend. G, MARRIOTT WATSDN, 14 Solicitor. Jb'Ott SALE. /CAPITAL BUILDING SITE - Being V^ Town Section 1169, containing more than J acre, corner of West Town Belt and I Havelock Street, (having over three chains frontage. I T. BULLOCK, Agent;



i - THINGS - WORTH KNOWING rjIHAU You can SAVE MONEY .if you Buy your Boots from NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS k IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES, Eaßt Street, Aehburton* BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made to Measure Ease and Comfort^Studied. Skill and Judgment"being'exercised of.the Formation of the Feet, Woikmanship and Materials | CHARGES MODERATE. Bring Your Repairs M— NICHOLAS & PICKFOfD Late McDonald & MoDiarmid. E. W. HaNMKR ! NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING azs'aaDged premises with the Farmers' Go-operacivo Association, have much pleasure in stating that in future I shall carry on my business at the offices and store lately occupied by the above As sedation at the corner of West Street and Havelock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises. STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKB AT CURRENT PRICEB. 132 W. HANME BUSINESS CHANGE. T HAVE orach pleasure in announcing that I have purchased the SADDLERY BUSINESS Lately conducted by Mr J. H. Jamiesot, And respeotfully solioib a continuance of the liberal support accorded to my pre decessor. ALL promptly executed, aoi all work GUARANTEED. Robert Anderson, EAST STREET, ASHBURTQN 11 107 THE PEOPLE'S IRONMON6E R. BURNETT STREET, Opposite Arcade /"CORDIALLY inviteß inspection of the \J following Seasonable Goods, without being pressed to buy :— PRESERVING PANS, BRASS AND ENAMELLED. Enamelled Goods, Gardening Tools, Knives, Forks, and Spoons, Ranges and Register Grates Enamelled Mantelpieces A.I. HARVESTING MATERIAL, INCLUDING Hay Forks Hay Rakes Scythea and Handles, Machinery Oils at Low Prices. MAS&EY-HARRIB REAPER SECTIONS, English make ; Low Price Agent for the Celebrated ROTER AND CLEVELAND CYCLES. Cash or Terms, Smoke^New Venn?, •



TXTE can afford to spend money in advsr- VV Using, so much Hondai-Lanka Tea is selling everybody likes it. HOW IS IT the Alcobn's can sell bo cheap ? Easy, when you know that their rent is less than one-third it would be in East Street, and that they do most of the work themselves. If you want a nice Suit for yourself or your boys, or Boots o Shoes for wife or daughter, come to Robert Aloobn's, Havalock Street, where you wil get them good as well as cheap. ANTfc^ Known—That J. Moison has received a large supply of Summer Boots and Shoes, suitable for the Holidays. They are all of "the, best brands and makers, and never , equalled in Ashburton. J.M. being the I only practical and experienced Bootmaker in the town, thus gives him superiority and faoility to know best what to «et. There fore the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. Discount for cash &a usual. Repairs done at once. Best Sole Leather used and work* tnanship, at The Hall, East Street, Ash° burton.



LOOK CHEAP WiNTEK FIRING. NEW MOUOT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the la twelve mouths. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Beat and Cheapest Steam md Household Coal in the market. Ueed in the Woollen Factory andCftnte oury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES so G. T. PARK, MOUNT EKB. Established 1880 Telephone 69 I AKER BROS., FINISHING TTNDERTAKIPb UKNISHISG vJ NDERTAKKRS DIRECT Importers of Best and Lstea Desißßß in FUNERAL FURMSHIJSGS FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanal Road and Cass Sfreetp, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. A card, j \ Branch Office has boen>pened by the undersigned at Messrs Nicoll Beos., East Street, where they will carry on practice as Barristers and Solicitor MAUDE & HARMAN, Solicitors, Christohurcb. Money to Lend at Lowest Currenb Rates on Freehold Security. No Procuration F«e. MAUDE & HARMAN, Hi 48 Ashburton. FARMERS, y\O NOT RUN THE RISK Of| LOSIMG YOUR GRAIN BY NOR'-WESTERS la the attempt to harvest it with an old Binder— BUT COME AND BUY A NEW McCORMICK, It will pay you in the long run if you take into consideration the cost ot repairs and the delay that is caused by an old machine. We have only a FEW McCORMICKS LEFT, so would advise you to order early so as to secure one of the?;MONARCHS of THE HARVEST FIELD. MACHINE OIL, AND DONAGHY'S TWINE IN STOCK. MORROW, BASSETT & Co , ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager WANTED KNOWN—Noethcotb and Hefford's Bummer Clearing Sale Qotnoienoei Saturday, January 20, 4



No Appetite, General Weakness, j If your food is only partly digested j then the body is only partly nourished. ; The blood rapidly becomes thin and \ filled with impurities, the nerves are easily exhausted, there is headache, restlessness, and the whole system is greatly debilitated. Mr. A. Chauffourier, of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, sends us his photo graph and the following testimonial: " While reporting for the local and metro- ( politan press in River ma, I contracted a severe chill which developed into a general weakness Of my digestive organs. A snort course of AVER'S Sarsapamia enabled me to continue my work all right. My appetite improved, my taste for food came back, and my general health was greatly im proved in every way." When taking the Sarsaparilla, it is best to use Ayer's Pills also. Take just enough each night to produce one good free movement of the bowels daily. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Aycr; * Co., LowcH, Mm., U.S.A L Pxank Curtis. THE LEADING Watchmaker, & Jeweller, BAST STREET, HAS row on hand the finest Btock of JEWELLERY, WATCHES, &0., in Ashburton, including a fresh consignment of Rother**,'**. Watches* Direct from the Manufacturers. A special line of LADIES' SILVER WATCHES »t £2, guaranteed two yeara. Also my now faiuoua NIOKKL LEVER WATCHES at 27a 6d and 30a. Cheaper Lines in NICKEL WATCHES from 14a 6d. ALL my NICKEL WATCHES are GUARANTEED for ONE YEA.F. I have now in Stock a very five selection of Hi»grajye»*»ei»t; nnd Ji^adies* Gem J£tugrs, From 10s upwards to £15; also the VERY LAI ESI' DESIGNS in GOLD BROOCHES from 7a 6d, each oased. SPECTACLES fitted accurately. Satis faction guaranteed. Repairs executed promptly and in best style, WEDDING RINGS AND KEEPERS of my own manufacture 3 stocked in all bizib and styles. A Special Roonrfor choosing if desired. FRANK CURTIS, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER Smpke jSew Veuaa



Smoke Dunlop's «rrt c> DERBY rSm "TOBACCO. ,11 All Tobacconists. - '' '' "



F. FERRIMAN, ESTABLISHED 20 YEARS.) Land & Estate Agent—Licensed Laud j Broker. AQAAA FOR Investment, in sum* otOUUv to puit borrowen, at from 4| per cent, on first •class freehold security. fob sale or to let. AT HINDS. p*f\ ACRES of Land with a good House, O\J situated about 2 miles from Hinds The property is well fenced and watered. Exceptionally easy terms can be Arranged. F. FBRRIMAN. FOR SALE. PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. A COMFORTABLE House of 4 Room*, with detached Wash-house, Copper builb in, situate in a nice locality. The owner is determined to Pel!, so an early inspection is invited, Full particulars on application to F, FERfcIMAN FOR SALE N.W. TOWN BELT. LOT 71, containing one acie, admirably suited for a dwelling site, This isfaifc becoming the favourite portion of the town. F. FERBIJUN FOR SALE CAMEJRON fcTRRET, ASHBURTON. fTUIAT Oomfor ab'-.e D*el!i:g, ab present X occupied by Mr Tayii-T, replete with every modern o nveufcnoe, situate io tha healthiest- part) < f the Town. Easy terms of payment may be arranged. F FEKMMAN FOLi SALE WAK\NUI ROAD, ASH BURTON. I HAVE for Sal« a Bplendid Dwelling, containing 10 Rooms and every con venience, together with 10 acres of finst-alass Land. l\>e latter is well adapted for cutting up. and should prove a sound investment. Full particulars on application. F FERRJMAN FOR~*SALE A COMPLETE THRESHING PLANTi I HAVE for Sale a complete Threshing Plant, consisting of an 8 horse power Fowler Traction Engine, sft self feeder, Clayton Com bins, Whare, Water Cart and all the necessary Belting, etc The Plant ii in first-class order, and is ready for ' immediate work. In view of the exception* . ally heavy season before us this Plant should nearly pay for itself this year. Full particulars on application. F FERKIMAN FOR SALE, ALFORD FOREST ROAD. T OT 3 containing £ acre, situate opposite _I_J the Woollen F&oiory gjitfi, suUftblfl for building purposes. The Owner ib determined to sell, and ft. reasonable price will be accepted. F. FERRIMAN. FOB SALE, NORTH EAST TOWN BELT. FOR SALE. GRAHAM'S ROAD, TINWALD. £1 AH ANDY sized Farm of about 100 aoroi, situated near the Tinwald Saleywdl, Convenient buildings. Moderate price. F. FEKRIMANw LOT 76—Containing nearly J acre, upon which iB erected a substantial Wbarsi and concrete foundations foe a 5-roomed house. The Owner is leaving Ashburton and is determined to sell. F. FERBIMAN. ASHBUBTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT BOOIETT. THE SOCIETY is now tsJrtng MONEY ON DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Months 4£"per cent, Full particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Managac, Office: Tancred Street You can easily buy worse; You can hardly buy as good; You cannot buy better. mHEREFORE score out the two top X Lines and plump for MoKknzik's Unblended Hondal-Hanka Teas—packed in Ceylon. /ThERTSEY—Tfaia is a new advertise \J ment, reminding you that),if yon bava not yet tried M'Kenzie's flondat-Lanka Tea, you're behind the times. GotoMBJoHK- Bon's Store tnd geb it. ji a Srao)«~N«w V«nm