The Ashburton Guardian.

Voh XXI. NO. 5185

Abbs-chton ; Wednesday, August 8 l&GO.

pbigb One Penny

A Krugor Dinner.

After what fashion is Mr Kruger to be entertained, what time he sh»U have fallen into thehands of the foe ? There ia wisdom in the " first catch your hare " advice; nevertheless, South African wits are being exercised to the evolution of a banquet worthy of the occasion. The menu, one saggei's might be French, prepared by a competent Kitchener, and might include a little Bull-ar beef, washed down with White wine. The Kake-which served Kiin berley so well might be equally useful on this occasion, So that this dyna migbt agree with him, a Oacon might be present to offer grace. As appro priate to the occasion, Lady Smith should be there, and the whole affair might be managed by a Chamberlain, and need not cost many Bobs. The Rhodes to such a feast would be crowded.

COST OF ADVERTISING.

An interesting series of figures showing the price to be paid for adver tising in well known British papers is given '"n an English papur. There are several papers which obtain prices ranging from 10s to£2 per inch for thei advertisements. Very little Bhow can be made in a weekly journal for less than £300 a wet k ; and if daily papers in all parts of the couutry are to bo included £1000 will nofc be found at all an excessive amount to pay each week, Should you wish to make a good start by inserting a full page in the Daily Telegraph" you can by making early arrangements, do so for the modest; sum of £200 for one insertion, aad a like amount will get a similar publicity in the Daily Mail The Daily News will not give you the loan of a page for £110, but will lefc you display t.ho advertisement across the columns,which &H the other dailies refuse to do. Following this up by a page advertise, inent in the Daily Chronicle at £120, and in the Morning Post at £100, readers will remark, perhaps that something new is being advertised, and if they see the announcement when they returned home in the evening, to (he tune of a half page in tha London Evening Jews at £45, in the Globe at £25, in the Pall Mall at £20, in the Star at £43, in the Bt James &% the same rate as in the Pall Mall, some will, perhaps say (pointing to the advertisement) ;—"This chap's adver tising pretty largely. Wonder what its all about ?" A mongst the papers for which it will be found accessary to draw substantial cheques might be mentioned the Christian World at £75 per page, or 11a per inch ; the Chris' tian Herald at £1 10s per incb, and Lloyds 1 at £1 8s per inch.

Chicago Wit.

London cabmen and 'bos drivers have sharpened their wits considerably o£ late on the unfortunate drivers of motor cars which have stopped on the high r«*ad ' for alterations and repairs.' In Chicago, however, the laugh ia sometimes turned against the critical onlookers, as tbe following report in the Chicago Tribum proves :—' Ha !' -, jeered the bystanders. • The automo bile has come to stay. See it stay.' ' That's all right,' respondad the man on the seat, calmly lighting a cigar. • But why should a machine that merely displaces the horse excite the ill-will of asses V Then having found out what was the matter with the machinery, he moved off just in time.

THE WAR AND LIFE ASSUR ANCE

To Life Assurance companies operating in Bouth Africa, the following is of very serious moment—From a communica tion received from a leading financial authority at Cape Town, we are able to give the following :—A few days before the war commenced President Steya issued a new proclamation to tbe effect that life assurance policies on the lives of burghers who are called upon for com mando or active service shall be valid, and remain t ffectual for one year, not Withstanding that the premiums thu^on may be unpaid whea the burgher assured under such policy may die." Now, this new law had not passed through the Raad in the ordinaty way, and, so far, it was not constitutional legislation. Then a difficulty presents itself, for the Raad passed a resolution, " That any urgent laws could be passed py the prea ident, and that these proclamations would have the force of laws." But, without inquiring into the power of the Raad to pass such a resolution, the eminent council consulted at Cape Tow a at once pronounced it invalid, because, even as a resolution, it had not been formally advanced through its various stages in proper logal form according to the Grond Wet. On the other hand, another lawyer holds that in itself the proclamation was perfectly legal.— Argus.



SHAW, SAVfLL /»JND ALBI"N COMP .NY, LIMITED, FOR LONDON, J^A. OOTAh WAIL STIA- *•* MKRS, with superior jjxjgl^^B& accommodation for all ol&ssee s "**^^^* of passengers, calling at Monte Yldeo o? Rio, Teneyiffe »nd Ply month. Vessel Ton (Commander Prom Date. Gothic -7730KIdley Wel'b'n Sept 13 loni ». 47481 Kempsoa... — CARGO STEAMERS., Delphjo 8273Sowden Lyttlton June 2 Waiwera 6200Stuarb Aobea 6364 Evaos _ I E. W. HANMSK, Agent. rr* H E jMjfiJKfc ?,WEW ZEALAND wßkßmF 9'hipping 00*'s LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS FOR LONDON, te Video, TeneriUe & Hymen ib. Probable fiaal Steamers. Teas. Port. Data. Otarama 3808 Lytfcelton Vu? 14 Papauui 6372 Welling ion \ug 23 Wakatane 8000 — October 4 Waimate 5610 — To follow Wakanui 5706 — „ Rakaia 5628 — „ Paparoa 7000 — „ W&ikato 4767 — „ Rimataka 7700 —  Tekoa 4050 — » ■ Rangitikei 7700 — „ Ruapehu I BCOO — „ Par f artha; parbioulare apply be FBIEDLANDER BROS., Lbid. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited * TEAMERS* SAII FRCMLITTELTON AS ONDER: For Wesbpore and Greymoath—Weekly Wellington— Monday, Toeßday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise , menb in Ohristchnrob papers Dunedin — 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; eference should therefore be made to Ohriatchurch daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing For further particulars apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent, Aahburton to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND EBTATE AND jOMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, afe 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arracgemeat in any part of the county. Advoncea made on all goods placed in my hands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown isnd Island Fruit sold pivately through the week, and at) Auction on.SATURDYS. Ageitt : Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company fe Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on bime pay meats from 3Os per month, HBNEY STBPHBNSON, AUCTIONEER. -Frank Curtis. Watchmaker, & Jeweller. WEDDING PRESENTS. A VERY Choice variety in Electro-plate i\. and Sterling Silver, including a beau tiful lot of Doultoa ware, etc, at prices to suit) the times. INSPECTION INVITED As 'usual my stock of Gold Rings and Brooches, Charms, Muff Chains, Watches, etc., is the largest and^best selected in the district. SPECIAL ROOM:FOR CHOOSING IF REQUIRED. Wedding rings and keepers 18ct, of my own manufacture 1 make a special line of, and are well worth inspecting being far and away better Stashed than the ordinary article, and costing no more. It will pay you to call and see them. Your old gold, rings, etc, re-made in the same style and finish ab nominal cost;. Wedding rings ALTERED IN SIZE WITHOUT OUT (CING WHILE WAITING, BY SPE CIAL MACHINERY. i .Silver watches from 30a upwards, afa Btook of JEfcotherMms, Walthams, etc, always on hand. Spectacles specially fitted for reading at night. Spectacle fitting by my system is not guess work, glasses being fLted to suit the sight perfectly in every case. A special room for testing. Glasses from 2s 6d. Teßt . ing free* Repairs aa usual, neat, prompt, and reason able. Silver charms in great variety from Is upwards* A. AGE.R, ARCHITECT, ARCADE CHAMBERS, ASHBURTON. TF you want a NEW HOUSE, or Altera tions, or Newest Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGER. Call and see the KEW MBROSE BLIND, Imitation of Venetian, ab half the price. 5 191 "



TN THE COURSE OF THE NEXT FEW DAYS OUR Travelling Eepresentative, M C. Melntosh, Will call on you, soliciting your order We are Agents for the Celebrated " McCormiok >J Binders, Big 4 Mowers, AND Daisy Eeapers Also the— !P. & P. Manures, The Finest Fertilizer in the World. SOILS ANALYSED FRBE OF CHARGE. Morrow, Bassett & Go % ASHBURTON f



H. a M. JONES. H. M. JONES. STATIONERY BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. 9KA AAA ENVELOPEB, imported direct. Commercial Envelopes f rom 3 8 6d per xoOO; 5000 at 3s per 1000. Boxed Sta Jonery, latest styles, from 6d, 9d, Is, Is 6d, 2s box, r .jL. PIANOS, ORGANS. 44 payments of £1 each will purchase a aplondld overstrung, fall trichord, massive iron-frame Piano, up-to-date in every particular. Only £1 required to be paid at time of purchase, Gall and Bee this before you buy elsewhere. Organs from ICs per month; Pianos from 20a per month. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. A thoroughly well built, strong, well finished, up to date Lady's or Gentlemen's Machine, guaranteed, for £14 10s, for one Month Only. H. M. To NES. DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURNCE & B-IP\P3 V/*titfr VALUATOR WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, ASHBUBTO N. Loans Negotiated Weekly Salea of Live Stock—Tlnwald and Ashburton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, 'etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought ana Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as par arrangements Arcade Horee and Furniture Sales {held on Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT FfO^R— Mat son and Co., Ohriatchurch Booth, McDonald and Oo (J) Chrislchurch White's Sheep Eip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros. 1 Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foofe Rot; Composition Wright, Steyhenson and Co, Dunedin Belfast Manures Vacuum Oil Company's Agricultural Oils PLANET JR., GARDEN AND FIELD TOOLS. EARAIA DISTRICT SALES. I Have made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, to act as my AGENTS for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and In cob with them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SAi*E A SUCCESS. D4VID THOMAS, Aehburton I have the followiag properties in my hands for Sale— 2000 ACRFS WEBTERFIELD. 600 „ OORWAR 1750 „ KANGITATA 520 „ OVERDALE 365 „ RAKAIA 1000 „ LAURISTON ALSO— A complete Suburban Properfy, containing 87J Acres, Qraham's^Road D. THOMAS ASHBURTON



Manoing & Co's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THE BEST IN THE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashbnrton—MEssßS Shear man Bros. " MES~HUNT. ~~~ REFRESHMENT R 0 0 MS< Meals at All Hotjbs ; Street, opposite MoConild's Stablsia. Busiest shop in town. 7 30 Wanted knownT^ J. L. HIGG3 HAS Paintß, Oija, Turps, Glais, Scrim, &c, also choice Paperhanginsget PRICES LOW. High Class Decorative Work a Specialty. Don'b forget. —- 7jM_Coi,BMAy'g Boilding, Tanored Street. FOR SALE FOR REMOVAL. SHOP and Buiidinga in Burnett) Street, adjoining Mr Jewitfc'a, and now occupied by Mr McKay, Apply to— T. BULLOCK J»ATHSr^ anfes» Sinks, Coppers, Spout- X 3 ing and Ridging, etc., made to order, and all Plumbing work done ab the lowest figure at Habdley Bros,, (



NOTICE TO FARMERS. •yr^.E ABE OASH BUYERS of PRIME Mil LING WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY Please take your Samples to] the Mill We can supply Oorosacks^at cost price, CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) J. B, HGBART, Manager? 17th Mawb, 1900. "HEALTH" COCOA, X ABSOLUTELY PURE. FREE YOTTR DIGESTIVE ORGANS Require pure fuod. Lour Liver demands consideration fn the qaaition of drink. Your Nervous System required a strengthening food drink, and you h»ve this[ln ' JN PURCHASING COOuA It is important that yen should exercise your own judgment. If"|you "driaksany thing that is offered yon, yoo do yourself a gross injustice. Oecoa should be absolutely pure to ensure its fall beneficial efftct. TRY* 1 HEALTH" COCOA And you will ase it in preference to any other. Six subtantial Reasons why <{ HEALTH f) Cocoa should be used in preference to any other, isc—Because *• HEALTH" OOOOA is absolutely pure, and pure food ia essential to perfect health, 2nd.— Because " HEALTH" COCOA ia most economical in nse, more bo than other Cocoas on the Market, half a teaspoonful makes a Breakfasb Cup of delicious Oocoa. other Cocoas quire a teaspoonful. 3rd.-—Because " HEALTH" COCOA is lower in prine than other Cocoes, a quarter pound tin costing 10d yields sufficient for 30 cupa of delicious Cocoa. 4th, —Because " HEALTH " COOOA agrees wirh the most delicate digestion, stimulates, and strengthens the nervous system, and ia the most suitable food drink for Invalids, Children, and the robust. sth.—Because •' HIaLTH "COCOA Is prepared from the finest Cocoa obtainable, and Is free from drugs and other injurious mixtures. 6th.—Because " HKALTH " COOO4 contains more nourishment than Beef Tea, and Meat Extracts, and sfeould be used by everyone who values health. Trf. a fin of. 1.-HEALTH ".COCOA and You will never regret it, AGENTS FOX ASHBURTON— SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Market House, Ashburton.



NEW GOODS FOB WINTBB. NIGHOLAS & PICKM TTAVE pleasure in informing their numerous Patrons that they have landed ' ex Mamari' anobher shipment of Boots, Shoes, Slippers, and E v eni ng Shoes FOR, WINTER, TOADE Included amongst these are Ladies' Gentlemans', and Childrens' Warm Slippers, (A splendid variety.) The whole of our Imported Goods have been purchasod direct from the Manufacturers and marked off at the very lowest margin of profit; and we confidently assert that in no other shop in the district can a better assor ted Stock, at sach uniformly low prices be found, EVENING SHOES Upwards of 20 different Styles in Laeies' Evening Shoes to choose from, prices from 39 to 18s 64; Gentle men*' Court Shoes in all styles, and at wonderfully low prices. NIGHOLAS I PIGKFORD, BAST STREET. > ■ * ' * BAKER BROS., FURNISHING TTNDERTAKERB, URNISHING «J NDERTAKBRS, DIRECT Importers of Best) and Latest Designs In FDNERAL FURNISHINGS. FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanui Road and Oass Streets, and Baker and brown's Coach Factory. MOTHERS ! Have you delicate children wirb are always baking cold and sub eofc'tiQjrCroup? If so, try Tonking'a Linseed Errtuision, which will cure where all other medicines fail. Sold by local chemists and grocers in bottles, Is 6d and 2s 6d. 246



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. T OA N S G.R AN T EjD FROM £25 and upwards, at carrenb rates. Full Particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Office —-Tanered Street; MISS BESSIE SIMMON DS. MUSIC Seller and Teacher of the Violto, Musical instruments of evei/ descrip tion VIOLINS a SPECIALITY. Music and Songs by ,every mail. First-class Quad i riile Band. j Burnett Street, 483 Opposite Publishing otnpany LLEWELLYN OWEN. M'US.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. LOCAL Representative of the London , College of Music,Jand of the Musical International College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT. H. UNDBILL V E. ONDEILL T H UNDEILL [& CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS; (TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY B-EQuIsiTE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths in Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care ef Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 A T Mrs Alcorn's Sale—Trimmed Mil -2%. linery half price, Felts, Sfcraws,Ribbons, Wings, Quills, Flowers, all greatly reduced. Special bargains in Laces, Embroideries and Underclothing. Corsets from It lid. 10 per cent discounb on stamped work, Berlin Wools, Perlines, Silks and Arasenes during the sale. "O UILDERS will find it to their advantage JLJ to get estimates for Ironmongery from Habdley Bros.



Smoke Dunlop'jv^^ >^^TOBACCO. I SX^ j^ IT IS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST. (■ c^ ..... . . . ,



NICOLL BROS. H F Nicoll, E. F. Niccll, JL A. Nigoll Merchants & General Agents T3UYERB OF FAT SHEEP & LAMB?, WOOL, SKINS,? PELTS & HIDES AGENTS FOR- Christchurch Meat, 00., Ltd, Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora* tion, Ltd. United Insurance Co,, Ltd, (Fire and Marine.) GRAIN;BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION. " We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who h*ve parcels [dis posal. Station Books Kept and Audited, We have received sums of Trußb Monies, ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend on freehold Securities at 4| and 5 per cant. F RU IT . We receive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands, and have in stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit in season all the year rounds S E E~D S . We stock Clovers, Ryegraas, Rape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality. T|TE ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND lAMBS AT HIGHE6T MARKEP BATES. tfICOLLBROS., East Street, Ashbnrton. fpHE OHRISTOHURCH "MEAT CO X LIMITBDT ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. 3REATLY INCREASED PRODDCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application, Allowance made for quantities* Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL |BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS J. V. DE BEEB, WATCHMAKER <Sr JEWELLER. NEW GOODS. 1 NEW GOODS. A VERY CHOICE AND HANDSOME COLLECTION OF Opal Jewellery. This Gem is now more fashionable than ever, and is at last receiving the attention that its beauty always /warranted, but was long withheld, , owing to unreasonable superstition. PENDANTS, BRODGHE3, PIJ?S, Designed as a memento of the War. SCARF PINS, An exact miniature in Gold of the Lee-Metford Cartridge. A Beautiful Assortment of GOLD MUFF CHAIN ' ■ i INSPECTION INVITED. J. V. DE BEER, East Street, Ashburton. Established 1876. FOE CHRISTM./S PRESENTS AND NEW £EAR GIFTS, ! Also WEDDING PRESENIS ! GO TO GEORGE JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Eaab Street, Ashbnrton, THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN TOWN OB WATOfIBS, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION INVITED. -k ■ ■ ■ f^7»<le's Worm Fig the wonderful Worm Wcwrlers, never fail for adults or children



V The Grip Tow In that tickling cough of yours there lurks a jSSg^^SHk crouching tig cr 1 It's ftjfigfc^lSj ready to springy just B^^Ste^n the moment you're off fiwfc*^4A££?y your guard. Damp lit (f^SlfJv&H feet, a little more ex- Jgwffl^V^O posure, moist air, or fIWJfHpET^* some little change, f^^S^J^m. an(i You aro down with jgSBBUm%& pneumonia. Take no R§awHfggj\ chances with such a Bfm wli} dangerous foe. V*l *9Jx* you may not have Jf *«A the Grip hard, but there is SV// always danger ot pneumonia. Pectoral is the great preventive of serious lung disease. It's a prompt and certain cure for the Grip. Your hacking cough stops at once, the soreness in your chest passes awajr. Your escape from pneumonia is complete. In Large and Small Bottles. A cure ia hastened by placing over the chest one of Dr. Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Plasters. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., V, S. A. Zo Cure Cougbs Colds, or any irritation £y-™-«»«»Jr of the throat, lungs, or y/ bronchial tubes, physi- (I j cians arc constantly JSt/l I recommending y wl f Hane's y Cteasoteb SEmulsion of dob Xfver @il They recognise that it is the one positive, speedy, and absolute cure for Croup, Iboarseness, SStoncbitis, and those affections of the lungs and bronchial tubes, which, if not checked in time, finally lead to Consumption. Lane's Ckeasoted Emulsion is an original and distinct preparation. It is o;>d Liver Oil, Lime, and Soda, im mensely improved by the addition of the finest Becohwood Creasote. Fresh eggs is the ingredient used to perfectly blend and emulsify, giving Lane's Ckrasoted Emulsiok a food value no other Emulsion contains. It is pleasant to the taste, and so easy to digest that young babies, and most delicate men and women take it regularly. PRICE 2s. ail Gbemists & Stoves Sell it, " OSBOKN COOMBE, i PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (Late of London), TS NOW in Ashburfccn for business. ORDERS may be Mb with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. or at Commercial Hotel. PELHAM POULTRY YARDS. fTIHE Proprietors are largely reducing X Btock, to make room for coming season young birds. Some first class Andalueians, Houdans, Orpingtons (buff and black), Gol den Pencilled Haroburgs, and Partridge Cochins will be for sale for a short time at extremely low prices. 7 169 A" T MRS Alcokn 's *ale—A large loi'of Jackets and Capes just bought at great reductions will be offered much uader usual prices to make room for the Builders. Also all her Dress Goods. A choice variety, at prices from la per yard double width, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Pinafore and Drees Muslins all much reduced to clear. < THE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSS THB ONI/Y BEHABLE SHIRT POLISH IN THE WORLD. TI/TRS MILLER, of Dunedin, the Pro fessional Laundrets, says ;—lt is the best 7 have ever used. It makes Shirt Ironing a pleasure. Wise Mothers and Sisters try it and save your strength, temper, and patience* Ones tried, always ueed. Sold in Tina ab SHEARMAN BROS' & JOHN OggAgQ ~~FOK SALE, A Four Roomed House and \ acre of land in the suburbs. Price £-lbo. F. FRRRIMaN FOX SAL~E7~Burnebt Street, Adjoining Dr Hunter's Residence, O"V"JER| acre land, with House of 7 Rjoros, easy terms. F. FERRIMAN. ! " FOR SALE, TANCRBD STREETr* | The Eesidential Street of the Town, A Comfortable Dwelling of 8 rooms ; the section is well fenced, and of good quality. F , FBBRIMAN^ | ""fAIIM FOR SALE. MA ores, within 2 miles of Ashburbor.i This should prove a sonnd invest ment for capital. Price, £1174. This property will let en a long lease to a gopd tenant.. FERRIMAN. 3 Town Sections, a capital site for building, within 4 minutes' walk of Posb Office F. FERRIMAN.



TO THE DEAF—A rich lady, cured of her Deafness and Noises in the Head by ■ Dr Nichoison'a Artificial Ear Drums, gave £508 to his Institute, so that deaf people unable to procure the Bar Diunw may have them free Addresa No. 6670. The Nicholson lußtitute, Longcotfc, Guenersbury, Loadon * Smoke New Venue