The Ashburton Guardian.

Voh xxi. mo. 5293

Ashburton : Monday, December 24, 1900

Pkice ; One Penny

CHRISTMAS, 1900.

Tear follows year—the seasons roll From east to west—from pole to pole j Earth's fashions change, and custom* die Or sink Into obscurity. Yot one which Christendom reveres Hm lived through centuries of years, Li heat or cold—on land or sea. Old Christmas keeps his Jubilee. On tender field, where foreman fighb For fancied wrong or Freedom's right; Where sabres fl*sh and cannons roar, Whh Death behind and Death before, The serried hosts will stay their hand, As if by a D vine command. Mid bt ttle fires on lard or sea, Christmas will keep his Jubilee. Our jolly Jacks at such a time Think of their homes- their native olim*. At duty's call to fuel or fill, They know the way, and have the will. Be weather foul or weather fair. At home with Neptune everywhere j Wifch boisterous glee upon the sea, Old Christmas holds his Jnbilee. Statesmen and lawyers, Priests and Peart (O'er loaded with a nation's cares), Merchants, Mechanics, rich and poor, Hail Christmas as an opm door. Through which they pass with joy to meet) A respite short, bub very sweet When friend meets friend, with pulses free And Christmas holds his Jubilee. Nor must we for the world forget, Christmas holds children captives yet, mihpve* and gifts, and loud appUtse To First Lieutenant Santa Glaus, With merry song and dance and fnn And happy dreams when all is done. Let jf.y bells ring and heaits beat free While Christmas holds his Jubilee

One Way of Carving a Turkey.

He never carved a turkey in his life, and on Christmas Day, with an old maid on one side of him watching him closely, and on the other eide a fair girl for whom he had a tenderness, he f^eis embarrassed when he begin*. First he pushes the knife down to wards one of the thigh joints. He can's find the joint, and he plunges the knife around in search of it until he makes raince meat out cf the whole quarter of the turkey. Then he shar pens his knife and tackles it again. At last, while making a terrible dig, be hits the j >int suddenly, and the leg flies into the maiden lady's lap, while her dress front is covered with » shower of stuffing. Then he goes for the other leg; and when the yoon* lady tells him he looks warm, the weather seems to him suddenly to have become four hundred degrees warmer. This leg he finally pulls loose with hit fingers Ho lays it ou the edge of the plate, and while he ig hacking at the wing, he gradu ally pushes the leg over on the table cloth, and when he picks ife np it Rlip* from his hand into the gravey diih and eplaßhes the gravey around for iix square yards Just as he has made up big m m& that the turkey has no joints to hit wings, the host agks him. I wonder who will be the Premier next election ?. The girl next to him laughs, and he says he will explain his views upon the subject after dinner. Then he sops hie brow with his handkerchief, and presses the turkey so hard with the fork that it slides off the dish and upaets a goblet of water on the girl next to him. Nearly frantic, he goes again at the wings, get them off in a mutilated con dition, and digs into the breast. Before he can cut any off, the host asks him why he doesn't; help out the turkey. Bewildered, he puts both legs on % plate and hands them to the maiden lady, and then helps the young girl to a plateful of stuffiing, and, while taking her plate in return, knocks over the gra'-y dish. Then he sits down with the calmness of despair, while the ser vant takes the turkey to the other end of the table.

Under the Mistletoe.

She said, " I cannot kin you, sir, " While to her cheeks the colour flew. 11 Well, never mind, " he said to her • You just keep sull md I U kisg you>

In Central America a week is given up to out-of-loor tableaux and aetn representing scenes in the life of Christ. It is a pateion play into the portrayal of which the people* enter with enthusiasm ; but although it ii realistic it is lacking sa solemnity, and not infrequently provokes laughter. It begins on Christ mac Eve at midnight, and all the inhabitants are supposed to participate until some time after that hoar.

Abmottrfd Trains Wanted tor India — The Gazette say r.—There is nob, m far as we knew, a single armoured train in India, aad yet on the lines of railway along the frontier there should certainly be engines and trucks so constructed that they could bs used at occe, in case of emergency. At Qaefcta more particularly a train should bt formed; on the new Nowshera-Durgai lint this precautionary measure is also needed! and if 'he Peshawar"Jamrud railway is ever to be nsed, armoured vehicles are then an absolute necessity.

Willis Street, Well'ngton, Mb M Imfst 31st July, 1900 Bear Sir,—Please tend me thret more bottles of your " Mat Appls." 1 cannot speak too highly of it. It bat entirely relievod me from the headaches which used to distress me on busy days; and a member of my family who need to suffer from chronic palpitation and indigestion has bees restored to perfect health through taking Impby's ' May Appl«.'—l am, your* grat* fully, X W WiltoNi Butcher



SHAW, SAVILL AND A» BTON COMPANY. LIMIT RD, FOR LONDON. ft fHi | "OOYAL MAIL STEA fIfIHM^ -*■* MERS, with superior Koeommodstlon for all classes i|K.,-.J»3Pii» Q f p Mßons r eras| calling »fc onto Video or Rio, Teaerlffe wdPSy. oath. ____ - ___^___ Vobml Ton Commander From Date. Oobhio ..TOOiKMley Welt'nJan 31 CARGO STEAMERS. Tokomaru 6238 Max well Welg'n Deo 20 Dalphio Bg73Sowdaa „ Jan" W«w«r* 6257 Stnarti / „ Jan! *"""" ITwTiFANMEitr" Agent. . f t%B. X ■>' jßug/t NEW ZEALAND JiE/! SHIPPING OO.'S LINE ROYAIi MAIL STEAMERS FOB LONDON, te Yidee, Teneriffe * Plymouth. r Probable final BtMMmora. Tens. Fort. Date. Batata 5628 Wellington Jan 3 Takes 4050 — Tan j W&fkato 4767 — Uan Papamri 6372 — Jan 31 Banffthire 5537 — February Otarama 3808 — I February Wakatane 5715 — March Blmotaka 7700 | — March 28 Waimate 5610 j — To follow Paparoa | | — I l( Wakaaui I 5706 — I „ Tongariro • 7700 I — I „ F»r further partlonlara apply t» ?RIKDLANDER BROS., lam. fmmmm&mmmm ——q——-— i i ——■ UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited ?AII FRCMLITTELTON AS UNDER: For Wetbport and Greymoubh—Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings ace advertise meat in Ohristchurch papers Dunodin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auokland — Alternate Thuradaya The above are subject to alteration; , eference should therefore be made to Obrlstcharoh dally papers foi dates and bout of sailing * For further particulars apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent, Ash burton "raiNEY stephensonT™ (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY BALEB of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni toirc, eta, as per arrangement in any part of the county. Advances made on all goods placed fn my bands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown •sd Island Fruit sold privately through the w«ek, and at Auotfon on FATURIXAYP. Agbot : Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company ft Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company, PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay meats from *2O« per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. A CARD. A Branch Office has been opesedfby the undersigned at Messbb Niooll Bbos., Eaa Street, where they will carry} on praotlce'as Barristers and Soliottora. MAUDE A HARMAN, Solicitors, Chrfstrch cfa Money to Lend ab Lowest Current Rates •n Freehold Security. No Procuration tec, MAUDE & HARMAfe ; 12t8 Ashburton. KAYE & GARTER ~ ARE CASH BUYERS, highest >urren(j rates, ail FARM PROBTJOI. Agents tor Button's and Lawson's Unrivalled Seeds. New Season's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL* CLOVERS, &o, too, JUST LANDED, LARGE STORES at ..LYTTELTON. JSXTKNBIVS CLEANI3SO MACHINERY, CORNHAOKS alwaya on hand KAYE & CARTER, OHRISTOHUROH. 9 57 Manning & Go's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, m QUARTS AND PINTS, THE BEST IN THE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Aehburton—Messks Shbar mah Bros. GARDEN Hose from 4d per foot, Rubber „ , »Bd Canvas Hose of the best quality, Nosel Spray Taps, etc, Large stock to •eieoti from at the lowest) prices.—Habdmct



JOHN T. COOCH, GROCERY, HARDWAKE, CROCKERY, & PRODUCE MERCHANT. SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURION" wm^mmmm\p} MY|Stook it large and welt assorted, and spaolslly suibedjfco theJooming|fesbive*Beason The few lines I quote will convince yoa, that'l am' as oheapfas my neighbours. ! only keep first quality goods, sad yoqr; oaadepaad upon attention and civility. Prfoei quoted are for cash only. Millaquln Sasj&r 16a 6di per7oibba&; Roller Floor per sack 14s, per flOOlba 7« 6d,*pei 60:b 3b lOd } Fineab Oatmeal per bug, 2s 9d ; Good Tsa par Sib box, from 7i 6d;j Wor caster Sauce, 3 bobtlea lor Is ; Sardinei, 3 tins for la ; English Brown Windsor Soap, le pei doe«n cake* ; Finest) new Christmas Fruits, etc, at lowest.current prices. The Jam Seasofl is now coming on, and I quote for Mason's patent jam jars lqfe, StGri per doK; 2qb, 6b 9d per doz; 2lb Glmi jun jars, 2« lOd per doz ; Covered jelly ars, 4s 9d par doz. My Crockery and G'afsware stock hie just been replenished by two shipments straight from the manufacturers, aid a peep at my window will give you a good idea of the raise ] am giving. Full Bodrocm Sets from 12s 6d : Cups and Saucers from 4b 6i per dcz; Jugi from 2b 6d per seb of 3 lam a buyer of But*er and Eggs all the year round, and can truly »ay< highest price given ;' Mbs Lim/s price Separator Bu<.fcer always in stock* My Hardware Department is well stoaked with general furnishing and domeßtio Iron moigery. A cioe assortment of Enamelled and Brass Preserving Pane, Milk xHshes and Strainers, Wire Dish Covers, ChuEns, Buckets, Lawn Mowers, Hollow Ware, Hay Forks, Rakes, Rope, Tin Ware, etc. You will find my prloss in this line hard to beit All kinds of Produce in stock, including Oats'ie&f, Bran, Sharps, ChickJ Wheat, Oats, Potatoes, See, %b market rates* Note the Address— Saunderk' Building*, Ashburton SHEARMAN BROS.. FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS GROCERIES. GROCERIES NONE bat the best brand of Groceries kept in Stock—Tinned Fish and Meats of every description, Gurrants, Raisins, Sultanas (all of First Quality); Agents for Gore Oatmeal; Butter and Cheese, the finest procurable from the best makers, Millaqain No. I Sngar always in stock. ma—_— ■"'■■"■""" • U « •^■^■^^ 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, 51b and 101b Tins, and Half Obests. Samples may be had on application GENERAL MERCHANDISE. B B A and TUS Sheep Shears, Oil Stones, Ropes, Nails and Staples, Raw and Boiled Linsscd, Castor, Neate Foot, and Valvoline Oils ; Table Cutlery by the beat makers, Electro Plated Goods a specialty, suitable 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 supplied from a large and well assorted Stock of the above Goods ac the most reasonable prices. Letter» and Telegrams promptly attended to. SHEARMAN BROS., MABKET HOUSF, BURNETT STREET, ASH BURTON SPECIAL SHOW THIS WEKK OF CURTAINS, BLOUSE MUSLINS CURTAIN MUSLINS, DRESS LAWNS," CURTAIN NETS, PIQUES & PIQUETTF.S, CHEAPER THAN YOU CAN MAKE THEM BOYS DRILL SUITS IN ALL SIZES & COLORS. L _ .. j ?r i —New Goods ex p.s. Delphic.— LINOLEUMS, ALLOVER LACES, CARPET SQUARES, VAL k TOCHON LAOES,^ HEARTH RUGS, FANCY & MARKET BASKETS, LADIES AND GENT'S UNDERCLOTHING IN FULL RANGES* OF Z6TA & VARIOUS OTHER MAKES. MITCHELL AND TURNER NOTICE TO FARMERS. ABB OASH BUYERS OP PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN AN¥ QUANTITY Please take yoar Samples to the Mill We can supply Oornsacks at cost price. GRISTING DONE ON FARMERS ACCOUNT. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) D, WOOD, Manager 17th Maub* 1900.



DID IT EVKB. OCCUR TO YOU hat- hen so railed c* Juafc as Good" substitutes are recommended by yonr Dealer the motive la for self gain, because of increased p^fifc, SO BEWARE S ! HONDAI-LANKA CEYLON TEA. on * SEALED LE4D PACKET la youifgnlde and safeguard. i Gold Medal Paris Exhibition awarded to Mah»raj*h Brand No 1, In Commercial { Tea Glass. Local Ageuti—Mesira Shearman Bros , Oarson and Son's, Cooch and Co., Anhbartoa; inwald, Mr Q«dB«U; Methven, Hibbsßroa.; Rakaia & Cherfcsey, Measra Shannon Broi. 30000 JF "' Ijggfa . Cookinu* R.^usres '■ V® feSE* ..,„,.% '' In Use in the Co'oDy 3*"~~" ifT"*"'!' \ r i~= rrr ~ — '-is^^ 'I'hGj burn Lignite, Trae Coal, or Wood up IJ^JU.'JJ f ff ~~T%^ to2ft6ln 'I "^^Sife N(> SETTING REQUIRED. F':--'''*'^Ns«>«-v_i!( With Stove Pipe can be worked out in the V^T"~ open. Splendid Bread Bakers P^i^r)]!^!;^ L With casb iron or copper boilera, The |ajßa.^^ii i \te *~<t —vly^fiS copper boilera are large and tin lined inside. q2>™l_l~jp |!L ■ _ ..■■■t|i^* J Repaira aie a Minimum, , g> j/\ ''S~H^ Mada !n al! Bizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boiler i •uaass gold by a ]i Ir«nmo gers, from whom Oata loguea can be obtained, or from the makers H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. SOUTHEND FOUNDRY. PamoiSß Strbet, PFFffIDIN WOOL, WOOL, WOO],. I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OP COMMISSION, " upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, either in Ashburton, Christchnrch, Tiraarn, or for Shipment. This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury-have been fixed as under, viz — CHRISTCHURCH- January 17, 1901, February 19,1901 TlMAßU—January 3, 1901, February 7, 1901 I shall be represented both at CHRISTOHURCH and TIMARU. WOOLPACKS AND ALL STATION REQUISITES tUPPLIED;AT LOWEST MARKET KATES "*' 2nd Sale—Timaru, January 3, 1901. Wool to be consigned N.Z Loan »nd Mercantile Siding, Timaru, account D. Thomas 3rd Sale CHRISTOHUROH—I7th January, 1901. Wool to be con signed—Seed Co.'s Siding, Addington. account D. Thomas DAVID THOMAS, A.3HBURTON. PURE SEEDS, I have lately eiectfd, regardless of cost, the MOST COMPLETE FEED CLEAB ING PLANT south of the line and I now atk Farmers to inspect the Bame at work. I AM PREPARED TO CLEAN FOR FARMERS AKY DESCRIPTION OF SEEDS OR GRAIN AND WILL GUARANTEE TO GIVE THEM SATISFACTION I can supply best Ryegiass and Cocksfoot Ircallygrown, also best Clovers, dressed by my own Machines, the purity of which"must be seen to be appreciated Al6o-HURST?& SON'S ENGLISH CLOVERS, TURNIPS, RAPE? LUCERNE TREFOIL, &o. D. THOMAS ASHBURTON Importer o/^hfistie THE COMING JIARVEST BINDEK- I AM THE AGENT FOR THE Piano Jones Leyer Binder PRICES AFb TERMS ON APPLICATION -* I Guarantee to keep all Extras, E, W, HAJSMER SMOKE ONLY NEW VENUS A PEBFEOT TOBACCO.



HOLIDAY BUITS-I have a large stock of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits, made to my orders, special finish ; for wear, style, and appearance equal to anything procurable. Suits made to measure in beet ■tyle, fit guaranteed. Gent*', Ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoes in greab variety, ail ROBEBT AIOOBN'S ALL Loasby's Preparation —-Cinnamon Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Benjaman urn—at J STQoqch, Storekeeper^ (



MRS JOHNSTON rpEACHER et~. the Pianoforte and Singing. Havelook Street



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BAKER BROS., EIURNTBHING TTNDERTAKERB T URNISHING *J N DERTAKERS, DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designs In FUNERAL FURBISHING*?. FUNERALS condnoled with the greatest care and satisfaction, it most reasonable charges. Oornar of Wakanal Road and Oass Streets, and Baker and brown's Coach Factory. <E H UNDBILT. , B OKDBILL T H UNDRILI & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS BJANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty A Ohoice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths in Stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hal l; also oare o Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " " The Bamhlerr HAVING sold out of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have qsd opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS in all flzeft »nd all fitter! with the eve* hetlng G & J detachable Tyio. "TUtJS KAMBI.ER.' OALIi AJ*D INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK —I OTHER MAKES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES t «. McBKIDE, Monumental Eculptor, 60 Sl&fford Bt, Tiirar t\ LWAYS in Stock—A first xjl class selection of Marble and Granite Monument*, Designs and Estimates for warded on application. Letter Cutting in any styla A. AGER AECHITECT ARCADE CHAMBERS ASHBURTON. TF you want a NEW HOUSE, or Alter* tlons, or'Neweet Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGER. Call and see the NEW FIBKOSE BLIND Imitation of Venetian, at half the price. S. H. GRAVES, SHAKEBROKEK AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GREYMOUTH. T> ELIABLE Information on Dredgiu JA) Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Codes : Bedford McNelll'e, Morolng and Neal's, A.B.C. Code (fourth Edition. MR F MAKEIG, Ashburfcon Representative Tbleoraphio Address: GRAVES Chrietchnrch. I Greymouth—Brownlie, Greymouth LLrWELLYN OWEN, M«C.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. LOCAL Representative of the London College of Music, and cf the Musloa Internatiotal College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAfc DOLINE, SINGING. HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT. ~XT MAS and New Year cards and Dolla in great variety at Mrs Aicorn'b, alao a varied assortment of articles inoludiog Needle Work suitable for presents. All the Toys offered at nominal prices to cloar,



NOTICE. Kennedy & Muir BEG to Notify the Farmers and Horse Owners in the Ashbnrton Oonnty that they have TAKEN OVER Rbid & Gray's Aubburton Branch of JOBBING & ENGI NEERING, and are prepared to carry on all classes of work *s usual; and also intend to extend the Business by adding HORSE-SHOEING, COACH BUILDING, A GENERAL WHEELWRIGfiTING Both having been employed by Reid * Gray for many years, and having large experience as Horse Shoers, Implement Makers, and Coach Builders, all work entrusted to their oare will be executed with despatch and at moderate prices. 10 WISHING YOU THE OOMPLI MINTS OP THE SEABON ■ iji Owing to Sickness, your Xtnaa is J." • not as merry, or your New Year as happy as you desire, or your many friends wish you, remember that.E*lant©lton,. the great Herbal Remedy, having catedp others, will cure you, and make the year 1901 the Healthiest and Happiest you have spent. Tey it. Are you subject) to Headache, if so Plantekoa is tha Remedy. Read the following: — Mb J. G. Mold, Blacksmith and Wheel wright, Gladstone, writes under date 13/7/1900 Dear Sir, —I have suffered for years from Frontal and Bilious Headaches and have tried many so called Headache Cures without succeis, but after nsing one Bottle of your wonderful Remedy, my headaches i are a thing of the past and I consider myself permanently cured. I give you this testimonial voluntarily and cannot speak too | high'y of Plantekoa.—Yours faithfully, I L, S. MOLD: Mr Charles A. Lolly, of the well-known business firm of Lol'y & 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 headache. I need a bottle of this medicine several months Bgo, and since then I have not had one single attack, and have felt in splendid health. I consider this the more remarkable as previous to taking j Plantrkoa I was sutject to violent head- I ache*, od an average once a veek and had | recourse to Headache Wafers, Powdere, j etc., which only gave me temporary .relief. I You can mention my name to anyone you know suffering in like manner. I shall only be to pleased to recommend Plantekoa. [ Obtainable Everywhere. Tby it, IT CURES.— ---\ ~~~Yob~^^a7¥^ ~ (CHEAP. f\ OODWILL of Lease (Perpetual) of 640 Acres first class £heep Country well fenced and watered, with good house of rooms. Stock 'can be taken over at valua tion E. W. HANMER.



THE McCORMICK TTTAS AWAJRDED A T;[[D"H~E CHRISTOHTTROH SHOW, *On November 9,1000, Xtie Certificate of Merit, Which caniei with ib a SILVEB MEDAL, | the highest award given to Harveitiog Machinery at thii Show. It wins in PARIS mote Awards than any other American Exhibitor there, besides ANNEXING the Grand Field Trial Trophy o! a Gold Medal and 200 Francs, AGAINST ALL COMERS, Call and Inspect this Superb Machine before buying elsewhere. j Morrow, Bassett & Co, ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING ANDt INVESTMENT SOCIETY. T OANB GRANTED FROM £25 and upwards, at current rates. ; Full Particulars on application. Office —Tancred Street;, Office Hours—9.so am till 4pm Firisb Tuesday in Month—9 30 ft'm till p m ; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBER M ager /^ARPENTIR'S' Toolb at bedrock prices: VJ Registrar Grate* from 12s 6d, Tiled Registrars and Mantlepieces complete, from 52s 6d. Oar prices defy competition.— Hardlby Bbos. ____ 4 Cough Cure, Wahoo.KooLißAH i>nd Beujatnin Gum go to AsHBUBTON Daw Qt t