The Ashburton Guardian.

Voh xxi. no. 5283

Ashburton / Tuesday, December 11, 1900.

Price • One Penny

Coldstream Road District.

MEETING OF RATEPAYERS.

A meeting of ratepayers of the Co!dfltr»»tn Road District wu held ab Hindi yesterday, for the purpose of considericg a proposal for oloiing certain roads and exchanging them for an equivalent in other roads, gravel reserve*, and land for roai Board purposes. There were eight ratepayer! present, and Mr Dobion, chairman of the Road Board, occu pied the chair. After stating the object of the meeting, which had been Advertised M required by the Public Works Act, h« invited those present) to express their view* and move a resolution for or again iti the proposal. Mr McKeage thought the land for Rotd Board purpoiei would be more convenient if «ituate near the Lowcliffe post effioe thaa At Pye's corner, as proponed, ai the former place was more frequented, whereai the latter was out of the way of the general traffic. Mr Miller also considered that if the site was to be useful a place for conducting the Board's business it any future time it should be near a poat office, in one of the centre* where the business of ths district was done. The Chairman explained that the proposal as advertised would either have to be carried or rejected, Mr McKeage said if that was the position he would move—" That the roads be closed and exchanged for jgrav«l reserves, other roads and land as advertised, and that the action of the Road Board be approved." This was seconded by Mr' James Moore, and carried unanimously, and the meeting closed

Canterbury Frosen Meat Company

United Press Awomation—by Electric Telegraph Christchurch, December 10 The report to be prelected afe the nine teenth annual general meeting of tbe Canter* bury (Belfast) Frozen Meat Company showt that after writing £5000 off the work* for wear and tear and depreciation, the net amount at the credit of the profit and low account is £4773, of which £2250 Wac distributed in June as an interim dividend of 4 per cent. The director* now recommend the payment of a farther dividend of 4 per cent, making 8 per cent for the year, and leaving £273 to be carried forward. The stock slaughtered %t the Company's works during the year totalled 662 441. a dcoreaM of 41,391 aa compared with the previous year 'J he sheep this year were 146,700 le»s than last. Lambs show an increase of 102,563, and cattle an increase of 2424, The year has been an exceptional cue in the Company's history, there being almost a total failure of supplies of stock Jor export after July, necessitating the closing of the Fairfield works, and resulting in an average of less than half the fall cumber of day* 1 work at Belfast. '

WILY PRISONERS.

"One Senor Francesco Morales was rec ently appointed Governor of the State Pelson of Sante Fe, in the Argentina. Immediately on rtceiviog the news the 170 gaolbirds caged therein at once, says the 4iiS'accion" of Buenos Ayrta, drew up an address in form,in which they expressed their approbation of thecholca made, their high personal esteem for Senor Morales, and their confidence that he will on all occasions secure juat regard for thetv interests. As a certificate of character that address is probably unique.

A GRUESOME PICTURE.

The effects of the great drought in Queensland ate graphically tod >y a New Soath Wales resident who has lately visited the northern colony. Ha cays that on one station, at Cooper's Greek, two men have collected 10,000 horns, and over 15 cwt of hair from the carcases of horses and cattle within a Comparatively small radius. Although most of the residents of that district have had various exper* lencfis with droughts^ nothing like this was ever known for its continuity and acatenese. At Birdsyille the stagnant waterholes are filled with dead and dying stock, packed so closely in places that the water cannot be reached except by passing over the festering carcases. At one plac* he could not persuade his horses to appioach the waterhole, so great was the stench, and he had to borrow backets to cirry them a drkk. This water he drank himself, without boiling, and, Btrange to say, he suffered no ill "effects. Many of the targe stations in that part are now simply left in the hands of a caretaker. The population of the town of Birdsvllie, once a fairly prosperous pastoral settle* ment, has dwindled down to about 10 people. '

Volunteer Intelligence— Mejor O«r«n, at present staff officer to the CommanJer of the Forces, is to receive a saUry of £400 pet annum aa Commandant: of the School of Instruction for Volunteer Officers. PoOK«r Picking.— A very good evidence that pickpockets were at work at the recent race meeting ab Wingatul may be seen ab tha Mosgiel police station (says the AdweaU), where Constable Christie has three panes on view. Theee three were found together in one of the convenience! on the course. No money was in any of them, bub one of them contains a receipt for a registered letter which baa been posted bo 'Tattemll,' also a ticket In an »rt union. The address on the ticket is ' Thomas Miller, Maiblaad street, Dunedin. 1 The purses had evidently been • lifted' from people* pockets and thrown into a quiet corner after the money i had been abstracted. There are more human beings going about the world pale, listless and miserable, because what they eat does them no good, than ever poverty, sorrow and misfortune ware accoun table for ; in fact, the failure* of this life have their origin more often in stomachic derangements than in mental and physical disabilities, as generally understood. Why is this 2 Well, from many oaures, bub chieEy from the facb that dieregardicg symptom*, people will not take care of themselves. Diet, you say? No j^eore first, diet afterwards and always. lake Impey's "May Apple" for Indigestion and liver brouble; then, dieb as much as you like. It is a certain cure, and costs only 2s (Advt)



BHA.W. SAVlfj"'.. AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED, FOil LONPOV. 4^, n P')V.\L rfAtL S^KA <^-£%t}K v '* MKRq, vtoV'vpario' * ' "TVy* *seoce>raod*fcion f orall claaaep «f pa&sengere, calling at onbe Video or Rto, Tonoriffe »nd Ply. ontft Vessel (T»n lOottmaadert From Date. Qofehio Iwelb'njan 31 ~~ CARGO STEAMER!. Tokomara |6338|M»?v?ell Walg'o Deo 20 Belphio |Bg73|Bawd«o „ Jan Walwera J62,s7lStn»rb „ Jan "TT * E. W. HANMEJR. Agent, -—- rp c E J&SmKh NEW. ZEALAND ,^f shipping i°as LINE "IOYAL MAIL STE4MEBB FOR LONDON, 4» V!de«, Tenoriffe & Pljnß»nbb, . J ,__ - i Probable final stmtn«n. Tons. Port, D»te, { Faknlft 5628 Wellington JTao 3 Tekoa 4050 — I»n Wkikato 4767 — Jan Ftpaeni 6572 — Jan 31 B«ffßhlre 5537 — P«bro*ry Ot»r»m» 3808 — February WiWtAoe 5715 — March Rlowtaka 7700 — M»rch 28 Wftuaatte 5610 — To follow Paparoa — „ Wakannl > 5706 — ,« fIoB)?»rlro ' 7700 — j» Ftr farther partlonlan apply to PRIBDLANDER BROS., Lsd. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited •TEAMERy 9AIT FBOM LITTELTON AS UNDER: Per Weehporfc and Qreymonth—Weekly Wellington— Monday, Taeaday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailing! »co advertise meat in Ohrlatoharob.papers Dnnedln— MondUys, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays an ! Saturdays Nabos and Fioton, via Wellington— TaMdayand Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; efereboe ahoold therefore be made to OhrfewShurch daily papers for datei and honv ef sailing For farther particulars apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent, AiHbarton IbSnry stephensonT^ (ouccessor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 yean. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY. «t 12 o'clock. Clewing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, ate., as per arrangement in any part of the county. Advances made on all goods placed in my hands for Sate. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown end Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Ageot : Norwich Outon Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS oa time pay ments from 2SOs per saonth, HEHBY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. A CJJtO. A Branch Office ban been opened{by the oßdmtgaed ab Mxssbs Niooll Bbos., Eat Stress, where they will carry "on practice^ Barristers and Solloitora. MAUDE & HARM AN, Solicitors, Christrch cb Money fco Lead at Lowesb Current Rates? •n Freehold Security, Wo Procuration *cc, MAUDE & HARMAM. 12 48 Ashbnrton. ' KAYE & GARTER ARE CASH BUYERSj highest) current jCX. rates, all FARM PROBXTO.B. •* Agents tor Button's and Lawson's Unrivalled Seeds. New Season's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL^ CLOVERB, &0, &o, JUST LANDED, LARGE STORES at LYTTELTON. fXTENSIVft OLEANIN & MACHINERY. CflpNti4UKS always on hand, KAYE & CARTER, OBfRISTOHURCH. 9 57 Manning & Go's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLES ALES AND STOUT, in QUARTS AND PINTS, THI BEST IN THI MARKET Equal to the-Leadmg Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agenta for Ashbnrtoa—Mksbbs Shjbar Mm Bbos. Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Wcrrisre, neverfail for adults and children prke Is



JOHN T. COOCH, GROCERY, HARDWARE, CROCKERY, & PRODUCE MERCHANT. SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURION, MY Steok in Urge and well aborted, and specially suited to the oomiog festive i«H«ot The few lines I quote will oonvmcs you that I urn as cheap as my n-ighfcours. I only keep first quality goodi, and' you can depend upon attention and civility, -Prices quoted are for cash intf; Millaquln Sugar ISs 6tJ per 70lb bag; Roller Flour per aaok Us, per lOOlba 7s 6d, per 501b 3a lOd ; Finest, Oatmeal per b»g, 2s 9d ; Good Tea par stb box, from 7» 6d ; Wor caster Sauce, 3 bottles for la ; Sardines, 3 tins for le ; English Brown Windscr Soap, la per dozen oakea ; Finest new Christmas Fruits, etc, at lowest current prices. The Jam Season ia now oomiog on, and I qqote for Mason* fpatf ni) jim j*rs lqt, 5» 6d per doz; 2qt, 6s 91 per doz; 21b Glass j*m jars, 2s lOd per doz; Covered jally j»rs, 4i 9d per doz. My Orookery and Glafsware steok hie jasb beea replenished by two shipments straight from the manufacturers, and a pwp at my window will give yon a good idea of the vaine I am giving. Fall Bedroom Sell from 12a 6d j Cupa and Saucers from 4a 6d per dr*; Jugs from 2a 6d per act of 3. lam a buyer of Butter and Eggs all the year round, and can truly say' highest price given ;' Una Lill's prize Separator Batter always In stock. My Hardware Department ia well stocked with general furnishing and domestic Iron mongery. A -nice assortment of Enamelled and Brass Preserving Pans, Milk iMshea and Strainers, Wire DUfe Covers, Churos, Buckets, L*wn Mowers, Hollow Ware, Hay Forks, Rakes, Rope, Tin Ware, e'o. You will find my prices In this line hard to b^t, AH kinds of Prodaae in stock, including OatsHeaf, Bran, Sharps, Chiok Wheat, Oats, Potatoes, &o, at market rates. NOTSfHE ADDBIISS— Saundera' Buildings, Ashburton SHEARMAN BROS,. FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS „ f x \ GROCERIES. GROCERIES INTONE but the best brand of Groceries kept in Stock—Tinned Fish and 1.1 Meats of every description, Currants, Buisins, Saltanes (all of Firife Quality); Agents for Gore Oatmeal; Butter and Cheese, the finest procurable :rom the best makers. Millaquin No. 1 Sngar always in Btock. TEAS* TEAS. TEAS. We make a specialty of Teas, and have a large stock, ranging from Station Teaa to the Finest Orange Pekoe Oeylon. Packed in |lb and lib Packets, 51b and 101b Tins, and Half Obeste. Samples may be had on application GENERAL MERCHANDISE. B B A and T U S Sheep Shears, Oil Stones, Ropes, Nails and Staples, Raw and Boiled Linseed, Castor, Neat* Foot, and Valvoline Oils ', Table Cutlery by the best makers, Electro Plated Goods a specialty; suitable for Wedding Presents; Splendid Assortment of Brush ware of every kind, Lamps aod Lamp ware, Ironmongery, and General Household Requisites. Customers may always rely on being supplied from a large and well assorted Stock of the above Goods &i the most reasonable prices. Letters and Telegrams promptly attended to. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOTJSF, BURNETT STREET, ASHBUftTON SPECIAL SHOW THIS WEEK OF CURTAINS, BLOUSE MUSLINS, CURTAIN MUSLINS, DRESS LAWNS, CURTAIN NETS, PIQUES & PIQUETTES, CHEAPER THAN YOU CAN MAKE THEM BOYS DBILL SUITS IN ALL SIZES & COLORS. —New Goods ex s.s. Delphic— LINOLEUMS, ALLOVER LACES, CARPET SQUARES, VAL & TOOHON LACES, HEARTH RUGS, FANCY & MARKET BASKETS, LAMES AND GENT'S UNDERCLOTHING IN FULL RANGES OF Z6TA <fe 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. 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. TbejLatest Improved—" The Pastime," easiest running Machine made, Alio, New Easy, Crescent, F <fc N, etc.



READ "THE SPORTSMAN," NOW PUBLISHED. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL NEWSAGENTS. PMOT—TnWiISNOE. Apply for specimen ooplet, whioh will be given free, to the looal offioe of the " Lyttelboo < me •" Oomptiy, Ltd, Burnett Street, nmr Arcade E- NORDQNv Ashburton Bepresentatire. p—| 3O 000 feygsJll:jl Cooking R^iijyes 4% P^P^f "^g-r^^'ggS^f The, born Lignite, True Coal, or Wood op ' @^=£& nvlZri^-'OL to2fb6in . o CSDj I <3==<^J S N0 SETTING REQUIRED. y SpSU^f Jfiv'TN^^J I s * With Stove Pipe o*n be worked out > the ' TEisw|swjrsS^a2^'S °Pen% Splendid Bread BikersJ jt^.^.. tf\ ijjj {_, With oasb iron or copper hoileri. The ra&^Vtj I!§ i~~-^V(|,'^ ' copper boilers &r« large and tin lined iniide. n li^ss^-i- I'^ Repairs me a Minimom, .rS^a-^.iJHfiSiigSSSSO v Mada in all »?zeß, single or double ovens. | ' | A ' pKH^S*i^El^.^ High or low pressure boiler ' ,Tir> Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom r»ta logues can be obtained, or from the makers H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. SOTJTHENP FOUNDRY. Pbikokb Strbbt, nrrwuinTN. WOOL, WOOL, WOOL F AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, ■ upoo all Wool placed ia^rny bands for sale, either In Aehburton, Christohorch, Tiraarn, or for Shipment. This Season's WOOL SALEB for Canterbury have been fixed ac trader, viz :— CHRISTCHUECH—December 13, 1900, January 17, 1901, February 19,1901 TlMAßU—January 3, 1901, February 7, 1901 I shall be represented both at OHRISTOHURCH and TIMARU. WOOLPACKS AND ALL STATION REQUISITES SUPPLIED AT LOWEST MARKET KATES 2nd Sale CHRISTOHUROH—I3th December. Wool to be consigned— Seed Co/b Siding, Addington, account D. Thomas DAVID THOMAS, A s' HBDRTO M. PURE SEEDS, I have lately en«eti»d» regardlfs* of cost, the MOST COMPLETE FEED CLEAN INQ PL A IST Booth of the line and I now fttfc Far mete 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 T can supply best liyegrsss and Cocksfoot Ircally grown, also beet Clovers, dressed by my own Machines, the purity of which must be seen to-be appreciated AIso—HURST & SON NS ENGLISH OLOVERS,|TUBNIPS, RAPE LUCERNE TREFOIL, Ac. D. THOMAS ASHBTTRTON J.WILSON Importer ofJhtistic \V#LL PAPERS THE COMING .HARVEST BINDEB« I AM THE AGENT FOR THE Piano Jones Leyer Binder PRICES AFb TEBMS ON APPLICATION. I Guarantee to keep all Extras, E, W, HAJNMER. SMOKE ONLY NEW VENUS A PERFECT TOBACCO. Ui-iP GATT? TV/T R8 ALOORN U having a display of *OK fSAXtIk J|X Fanoy Art Needlework-tha neweat —— ■ and latent for two weeks, daring which HO ACRES 99 PERCHES AQ she will give 10 per oent duoouat on it, I/O ACRES 38 PEBOHIS VO »nd all material* for working: A* it la tjIBONTIMG Fbrd'i Read, and being ft S laid out for inspection she will feel obliged JF 21603, 2161»,and 83961 with cottage lif Udles interested in needle work could and «thwr improvements oall and see It. ForfnUpMtlonlMiMplyto - ■™&apke,New l Venuß



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indigestion No Appetite, General Weakness. If your food is only partly digested, then the body is only partly nourished. Tlie 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, Now jSouth Wales, sends us his photo graph and the following testimonial: 11 Wmle reporting: for the local and metro politan pre^s i n Riverina, I contracted a severe chill which developed into a general weakness of my digestive organs. A short course of_ enabled me to continue my ■work all right. My appct.it* improved; my taste for food came baric, ai»l my general health -was greatly im proved in every way." When taking tho Sarsaparilk, ifc is best in \u-? AycV." Pills ?:!f.o. To/ko just kuousK e>!6li xiigbt to produce one good free ■riovoirscivl; of t-ho bowels cHily, Prcrrr"! ■•■• ■'-.."- r-. A".-' * Co.. \.:;wr'A. .Vtaes.', U.S.A. WISHING YOU THE COMPLI MENTS OF THE SEASON. —— I TT7! Owing to Siekneee, your Xtnas is JL.IJ • not as merry, or your New Year as happy aa you desire, or your many friends wish you, remember that JPlnntelfoa, lhe great) Herbal Remedy, having cured j others, will cure, you, and make Che year ISOI the Healthiest and Happiest you have Bpent. Tky it. Are you subject to Headache, if so PfcANTKKOA Is ths Remedy. Read the! following:~ Mb J. G. Mold, Blacksmith and Wheel wright, Gladstone, writes under date 13/7/1900 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 p&sb and I consider myself permanently cured. I give you this testimonial voluntarily and oannob speak too highly of Plantekoa.--Yours faithfully, L. S. MOLD: Mr Charles A. Lolly, of the well-known business firm of Lolly & Co,, Land and Estate Agents, 56 Willis Street, Wellington, says- Sir,—l have much pleasure to recommend* ing your Plantekoa to anyone who may suffer ' from headache. I used a bottle of this ! medicine several months ago, and since then I have not bad one single attack, and have felt in splendid health. I consider this the : I more remarkable as previous to taking Plantekoa I was subject to violent head aches, on an average once a week and had recourse to Headache Wafers, Powders, etc., whioh only gave me temporary relief. You can mention my name to anyone you know suffering in like manner. I shall only be to pleased to recommend Plantekoa. Obtainable Everywhere. Try it. IT CURBS. THE McCORMICK TTTAS AWARDED AT THE OHRISTOHITRGH SHOW, Oa November 9,1900, The 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 Fie lit Xrlal Trophy of a^ Gold Medal and 200 Francs, AGAINST ALL COMERS. Gall and Inspect this Superb Machine before buying elsewhere, Morrow, Bassett & Go, ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager _ ______ AT A REDUCED RENTAL /COMMODIOUS StabJes, Loose Boxes, \J and Loft overhead, originally occupied by M Hobbi, fronting the Racecourse ; and the square Dwelling House of 4 rooms and scullery, together with hbout 4 acres of land; The whole to be led to a good tenant at the low rental of £35 prannum^A^o Agwfc



BAKER BROS., EIURNTSHING FrNDKRTAKBRB E URNISHIHO *J NDKRTAKERB, DIRECT Importers of Beet and Latest Deelgnß in FUNERAL FURNISHING* 5. FUNERALS condns)L«d with the greatest care and satisfaction, it most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakannl Road and Qass Streets, and Baker and down's Coach Factory. .>. T H UNDBIIX . B tTNDRITX T H UNDBILL & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANORED STREET, ASHB^JRTON EVEBY REQUISITE ON HAND. PoLshed Coffins a Speolalty. A Oholoe Assortment of Artificial Wreathb In Stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hail; also care c Mr T. Andrews, feast Belt. $ THE DAINTIEST TJTTIE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" * The Bambler." HAVING sold oat of my old stock of theee superior Bicycles, I have DBC opened np a freeh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT R CERS, i ROAD KACRRS, « & ROADSTERS in all pJzes nr.d all fitted with the evp» listing G Sr J defcichabk Tyre. OALU AJND INSPEOI THE STOCK, j Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest en Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MAKER FITTED WITH G & J TYRES. D. THOMAS. REMOVAL. KEID &^GEAY. WE have pleasure in announcing that we have temoved to Temporary Premises in BURNETT STREET (Adjoining the Ashburton Club) Where we shall carry on our business pending the erection of Our New . Wabehousk k Showroom. We are carrying a larger and more varied atock of Implements and Fittings, "Deering" Machinery, Twine, Oils, And All Farmers' Requisites, And shall tie glad to sea our numerous friends at oar Burnett Street Premises. We have disposed of our Jobbing Depart ment bo Messrs Kennedy and Muir, whom we can confidently reoommepd as up to date tradesmen* REID & GItAY, R. B. RESTELL, Manager. J. V. DE BEEB WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER TTAS jost received a Large Phlpmen OF WATCHES, WATCHES 6 Dozen Nickel Levers at 27fi 6d Specially made to order, Strongly built to snit bard wear. 2 Years Guarantee. 8 Dozen NIOKEL WATCHES at 20s' The best value in the Colony. 1 years 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 bis Frames and Lenses to band. SIGHT TJESTXISG* A PERFECT* FIT GUARANTEED. J. V.DE~BEER WATCHMAKER JEWELLER, ' Ashburton ALL Loasby's Preparation —Cinnamon Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Benjaman Gum—at J T Oooch Storekeeper j ' Smoke New Venus



NOTICE.- The rapid Sbirt <*loes »•• easily used that aobild oan gloM collan and Bhirts, and give them tha appear anoeo! new-John Obb * Co »ad Sasuuuy