The Ashburton Guardian.

Voh xxi. no. 5191

Ashburton / Tuesday, August 26 1900.

price One Penny

Ladies' Clubs in Paris.

I The women of France ars only jaifc beginning tp discover themselves to be "clabable." Whilst clubs for women have for many years flourißhed in Lon don and other large ciiiea, it is only within the last eighteen months that an important club for ladies bag been started in Paris. Possibly the decay of thesa'on has induced Parisiennes to seekUnother mode for social intercourse. In an illustrated article in " The Young Woman " for July we are told that "The Ladies' Olub" ia Paris, founded by. Madame de Marsy, is very exclusive. The qualification for mem bership is a passport of the highest personal respectability, and a guarantee that the applicant is interested in pro moting the union of women. The recommendations of a candidate are minutely criticised by the president and the committee, and the election is by secret vote.

"The Ladies' Olab " has one or two little ruleß',which seem somewhat ante diluvian on tbis side the Channel. Think of it, ladies of the Pioneer .' that a married woman is not received as a member of the '' Ladies " units? she can produce a written authority from her husband ! Young ladies under age are only admitted on condition that they are accompanied by their mothers or a suitable chaperons. Ladies who have passed the interesting stage of minority, and are yet unwed, are admitted upon the recommendation of two mem ben

THE VERY BOY WANTED.

A certain Edinburgh doctor was soraa of a ventriloquist, and it befell that he wanted a boy Co assist In the surgery, who must necessary be of strong nerves. Ha received several applications, [aid, when idling a lad what the duties were, in order to teat his nerves, he would say, while pointing to a grinning skeleton, standing upright in a corner :—'"Part of your work would be to feed the skeleton there, and, while yon are here, you might as wall have a try to do so." A. few lads would consent to a trial, and receive a basin of hot gruel and a spoon. While they were pouring the hot mies into the *>kull, the doctor would make his voice appear to proceed from the j»wa of the bony customer, gurgle out ''G-r-r-r-gr h-uh, that's hot!" This was to much, and without exception, the lads dropped the basin and boited. Tnß doctor began to despair of ever getting a suitabe help mate, uniil a em ill boy came, and was given the gruel and spoon. After the first spoonful the skeleton appeared to pay, "Gr-r-r-gr-h-ah, thatV hot ! ' (Shovelling the scalding gruel as fnsb'aa ever, the lad rapped the skull, and impatiently retorted, "Well, jist blaw on it, ye auld b^ny !', The doctor sat down and f *irly roared, but he engaged the lad.

Chinese Bridal Red

The Chinese have aa many red things as possible, as red Is their happy colour, A Chinese bride on her wedding day hag her hair shaved square ofi cm her temples and done up as married women do theirs. Then she is dressed for the ceremony, not in white, of course that is mourning in China, but in bright red—red trousers, a red jacket, * red skirt, and a wonderful red head dr«3B, with a thick red veil that completely covers her face. When her toilet ia completed sh« ii put into a heavy red sedan chair. The* door ia locked by her inothir, and the key is taken to the bridegroom's house. Four men carry the chair, quite a procession accompanying it. FiriC come men carrying lanteros, then a large open red umbrella, A band comes next, and crackers are let off at intervals. Thus she arrives at her bridegroom's house. - Even the coolies who carry the furniture make as great a display of the red colour as possib'e. They are paid by the bridegroom in little rolls of caeh neatly done up in red paper. The visiting card is as large as many of our handbills, and of the deepest red colour; The characters are in black

Lord Roberts' Oldest Friend.

It is not generally known that Lord Roberts has with him in South Africa a warm peasonal friend who faced death with him in India more thaa forty years ago. The grey haired veteran who rode by the sice of the Oocomander in Chief into Kroonetad recently, and whom Lord Roberta familiarly addressed as ( Jimmy/ was Lieutenant-General Sir James Hills* Johnes, of Dolan Cathy, in Carmar thenshire. The friendship began when the pair were at school together as cadets at Addiecombe. Both expe rienced the dangers and the perils of the Indian Mutiny ; both were present at the siege of Delhi: both took part in the operations at the relief of Luck now ; both were dangerously wounded attihe capture of Delhi j both made miraculous recoveries; and both be fore the mutiny ended, received the Victoria Cross A decade later both took part in the Abyssinian Campaign. They served together ia Gabul and othea campaigns, and both in 1881 received the thanks of both Houses of Parliament,



SHAW, SIVILL AND ALBION COMPLY, LIMITS, FOR LONDON JS^A OOYA.L MAIL STHA <||||gS^ MX MERS t with Baperlor 4£&r4Rnm o j paaseagera, calling at Monbe Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply. month - Veaael Tod Commanded From Data. ©othio _. 7730 Kidley Welt's Sept 13 lonl „« 4748 Sampson...! — CARGO STEAMERS. Delpbjo 8273 Lyttitoa June 2 Waiwera 6200 Stuart Aotoea 6364 Evans ; - i . E. W. HANMEK. Agent, ZMmjßr hew zbiland JHHSh? ' HIPPING OO.'a, ~ LINE ' ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS FOR LONDON, te Vide®, ÜBenerlffe & Plymensh, t Probablefinal Sbeamers. Tons. Port. Dafe, Obarama 3803 Lyttelton Wg 14 Papauui 6372 Wellington A»g 23 Wakatane 8000 — October 4 Waimate 5610 ■— l'o follow Wakanui 5706 ] — „ Rakala 5628 \ — „ Paparoa 7000 —  Wdkato 4767 — „ Ritnutaka 7700 —  Tekoa 4050 — „ Rangibikei 7700 ~ „ Ruagehu BCOO — „ Fer farther partioalars apply t» FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lao. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS SAII FRCML^TTELTON AS UNDER: For Wesbporfi and iGreymonth—Weekly Wellington—- Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Ohristchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdaye Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are Bubject to alteration; efecsnce should therefore be made to Okrlstchurch dally papers fox dates and hoar of sailing further particulars apply to P FERRIMAN, Agent, Aehburton "~hSnry~stbphbnßon7" (ouccesaor fco Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produoe, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., S3 per arrangement in any part of the county. Advoncea made on all goods placed in my hands for Sale. Esgular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold pivately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDYS. Agere; Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company % Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing antl Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from 3Og per month. HENRY siiPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. Frank Curtis. WEDDING PRESENTS. A VERY Choice variety in Eleoko-plate j Xi_ and Sterling Silver, including * beau- j tlful lot of Donlton ware, etc., at prices to Buife the times. INSPECTION INVITED I As "usual my stock of Gold Rings and Brooches, Charms, Muff Chains, Watches, etc., is the largest acdifbest 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 finished than the ordinary article, and Gosting no more. It will pay you to call and see them. Your old gold, rings, etc, re-ma.de in the same style and finish at nominal cost. Wedding rings ALTERED IN SIZE WITHOUT CUT TING WHILE WAITING, BY SPE CUL MACHINERY. Silver watches from 30s upwards, a fu etook of JERotliOJPMins, Waliliamß, etc, always on hand. Spactaoles specially fitted for reading at night. Spectacle fitting by my pysteni is not guesa work, glasses being fitted to suit the flight perfectly in every case. A special room for testing. Glasses from 2s 6d. Test ing free 4 Repairs as usual, ne&t, prompt, and reason able. Silver oharma in great variety from Is 1 p wards. A< AGER, ARCHITECT. ABOIDE CHAMBERS, ASHBURTON. IF you want a NEW HOUSE, or Altera fcions, or Newest Style of Decorations, OONSUJUT MR AGER. Gall and see the NEW FIBROSE BLIND, Imit&Moii otWeaaLiuo, at half the price. 5 191



TN THI COURSE OF THE NEXT FEW DAYS OUR Travelling Representative, M C. Mdntosh, Will call on you, soliciting yonr order We are Agents for the Celebrated " McCormick '* Binders, Big 4 Mowers, AND Daisy {Reapers. Also the— P. & P. Manures, The Finest Fertilizer ia the World. SOILS ANALYSED PBBB O¥ CHARGE. Morrow, Bassett &\Go, ASHBURTONj



H. M.^JONES. H. M. JONES. STATIONERY BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. <S)Kf\ AAA BNTELOPES, imported direct. Commercial Envelopes aOVJ* \J\J\J f r o m 3a 6d per 1000 j 5000 at 3s per 1000. Boxed Stationery, latest styles, from 6d, 9d, Is, la 6d, 2s box, PIANOS, ORGANS. inpayments of £1 each will purchase a splendid overstrnng, full trichord, massive iron-frame Piano, up-to-date in every particular. Only £1 required to be paid at time o£ purchase, CWI and see this before you buy elsewhere. Organs from ICs per month; Pianos from 20s 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, T~O N E S . DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURNCE & SIC\U3 V9MC VALUATOR, WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTOM, Leans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Llve'Sfcock— Tlnwald and Ashburtonjalbernately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fafcs, Hides, (etc,"on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought ana Sold on Commission Clearing Salea as per arrangements ; Arcade Horae and Furniture Sales jjheld on Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT FIO^R-- Matson and Oo.j Chriatoharch Booth, McDonald and Co., Ohriatchurch White's Sheep Eip Walter A. Wood Co, Bowron Bros,' Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Font Rot Composition Wright-, Stephenson and Go, Dunedin Belfast M.nnres Vacunm Oil Company's Agricultural Oils PLANET J 8., GARDEN AND FIELD TOOLS. RARAIA DISTRICT SALES. I Have made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO,, Merchants, Rakala, to act as my AGENTS for all Auctioneering Work in th%t District, and In con wlth gthem it will he ray endeavour to make the RAKAIA SAL.E A SFOCESS. DAVID THOMAS^fAshbarton I have the followmg properties in my hands for Sale— 2000 ACRFS WKSTERFIELD. 600 „ COR WAR 1750 „ KANGITATA 1000 „ LAURISTON ALSO— A complete Suburban Property, containing 87iJAcres, Graham's'Roadj D. THOMAS ASHBURTON



Manoing & 0o 9s 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 Ashburton—Messrs Sheae man Bros. "mls~huot. ~~~~ EEFRESHMENT ROOMS Meals ai All Hours ; Tancred Street, opposite McConeli/s Stables. Busiest shop in town. 7 30 WANTED KNOWN? J. L. HIGG3 HAS Paints, Oils, Turps, Glass, Scrim, &c, also choice Paperhangiu^s. PRICES LOW. High Glass Decorative Work a Speciality. Don't forget. —— 7 64 Oolbman's Building, Tancred Street. OWING to a great increase in business, we have arranged for extension of promisee, and to avoid removing and storm a lot of our Stock, will hold a Genuine Clearing Sale For One Month, previous to the builders commencing operations. This ia an opportunity rarely met with of obtain ing New and Seasonable Drapery and Cloth ing at Greatly Reduced | Frioeß,—Robkrx Alcobn. ,



IT IS PACKED TO PLEA CE AND SERVED ITS MISSION. HON DAI-LANKA CEYLON PACKED AND SEALED TEA Drlnkera of Tea BLENDED for Extra Profit try UNBLENDED flondal-Lanka. by Messrs Shearman Bros., Messis Oooch and Co., Messrs Carson & Son, and J. Gudaell, Tinwald. FENCING MATERIALS. STAKES, STAKES, STAKES Barbed Wire. Plain Wire. lEON STANDARDS to order in any quantity. COAL. COAL. COAL. TF YOU Want Good WESTPORT COAL! IF YOU Want Good BLACKBALL COALS IF YOU Want Good NEWCASTLE COAL! IF YOU Want the Most Economical Coal in the market, get "SHAG POINTS Send your Orders to us, and you will save money, and keep your temper good. We have all the above Coals, and can supply your wants immediately W. H. COLLINS & CO., BEHOVED TO MITCHELL & TURNER'S OLD PREMISES, TANCRED STREET NOTICE TO FARMERS. \yE ABE CASH BUYERS OP PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN ANI QUANTITY Please take your Samples to the Mill We can supply Oornsacks at coat price, CANTEEBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0,,) J. B. HOB ART, Manager; 17th Mar-sh, 1900.



NEW GOODS FOR WINTER. NICHOLAS & PICKFOBD TTAVE pleasure io informing their numerous Patrons that they have landed ' ez Matnari' another shipment of Boots, Shoes, Slippers, and E y eni n g Shoes FOB WINTER I«»AL>E Included amongst these are Ladies' Gentlemans', and Childreas' 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 saeh uniformly low prices be found. EYEKING SHOES Upwards of 20 different Styles in Laeies' Evening Shoes to choose from, prices from 3g to 18s 6d 5 Gentle mens' Court Shoes in all styles, and at wonderfully low prices, NICHOLAS ~& PICKFORD, EAST STREET. BAKER BROS., EIURNISHING TTNDERTAKERS, E URNISHING U NDERTAKERS, DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHING?. FUNERALS conduoled with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakannl Road and Oaes Streets, and Baker and brown's Coach Factory. MOTHERS ! Have you delicate children who are always taking cold and sub ecb to croup 7 If so, try Tonking'a Linseed Emulsion, which will cure where all other medicines fail. Sold by local chemists and grocers io bottles, Is 6d »od 2s 6d, 246



r ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING gAND j INVESTMENT SOCIETY. T 0A N S G R]AU pD PROM (and upwards, at current rates. Fall Particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager, I Office —Tanoredj Street, MISS BESSIE SIMMON DS. MUSIO Seller and Teacher of the Violio, Musical instruments of evet * descrip tion VIOLINS a SPECIALITY. Music and Songs by every mail. First-class Quad rille Band. Burnett Street, 483 Opposite Publishing ompauy' LLEWELLYN OWEN, M'C.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. ' LOCAL Representative] of the London I College of Music.'and'of the^Mueical I International College, •PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN. MAN DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT. H, UndblLl., c, OWDBILL T H UNDEILt *& CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS^ TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath* in Stook. Private Address, Peter Street, dlrecfjly behind Oddfellowß' Hall; also care, ©f Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2. A T Mbs Alcorn's Sale—Trimmed Mil «£lL linery half price, Felts, Straws,Bifoboas, Wings, Quills, Flowers, all greatly reduced. Special .bargains in Laces, Embroideries and Underclothing. Corsets from It lid. 10 per cent discount on stamped work, Berlin Wools, Perlines, Silks and Arasenes daring the eale. "OUILDERS will find it to their advantage JD to get estimates for Ironmongery from Habdley Bros. I



E W HANMEB. E.JWrHANMER, [TO FARMERS. I AM prepared to make fvery "liberal cash advances on all produce—Gain, Wool, Froz9n Mutton or Lamb, Sheep Skins, etc, eto., which may be placed in my hands for Bale here—or for Bale by my representatives In London. I shall not cbarge any Commission here for the advance —and my representatives in London having the full knowledge of dealing with all produce consignments which they may receive, and having plenty of money to meet my drafts, will not sacrifice anything entrusted to their care, if there is the slightest chance of doing better by holding for a while. The question of selling indis criminately because they do not know per sonally the eonsigaor, is a very strong fea ture in the mode of doing their business, which has always recommended them. j E. W. HANMER. CHEAP FARMS NEAR TINWALD FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. QA ACRES, with splendid little Home stead. The farm is in good heart. i Also,— 114 ACRES, WITH HOUSE, Eto. Both Farms are well sub-divided and well watered. Apply at once— E. W. HAMMER. OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (Late of London), TS NOW in Aahburton for busineas. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN afc his Mosio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aahburton ■ or at Commercial Hotel. ■ J. V. DE BEEB, WATCHMAKER &r JEWELLER. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. \ VERY CHOICE AND HANDSOME COLLECTION OP Opal Jewellery. This Gem is now more fashionable than ever, and is at last receiving the attention that ita beauty always warranted, but long withheld, owing to unreasonable superstition. PENDANTS, BRODOHES, PIFS S j 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 INSPECTION INVITED. J. V. DE BEER, i East Street, Ashburton. sThTgrates, SHAREBROKER AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. T> ELIABLE Information on Tredglc XX, Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Codes • Bedford MoNeiU's, Moreing and Neal's, A.B.C. Code (fourth Edition. MR ALBERT ROBERTS, Ashburtos Representative Tblegbaphio Addbbss: GRAVES, Chrlbtchurch. 3 21 ' ~~ LOOK CHBAP WINTER FIRING. JSEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the lea twelvemonths. IV IS USEi) EVERYWHERE. 1 IThls Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam \nd Household Coal in the market). Used in the Woollen Factory and Oante oury .Flour Mills, i GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES : so 0. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMES S. MISS W SIMPSON, Teacher of Piano forte, Haveiock Street, East Belt, ! 'wishes to notify that she has a fksb-class Quadrille Band available for Dftncee, Wed ding parties, Concerts, and Qecialß. For iTermi & ptc, apply to D. Leitch, Burnett 'Street, 7 17



A CARD. A Branch' Office has been opened by the undersigned a& Messes NjSooll Bros,, Eae I ■ , . • - - Street, where they will carry on practice as Barristers and Solicitors. a MAUDE & HARMAN, 1 Solicitors, Christchuroh Money'to Lend at Lowest]Carrent) Rates^ on Freehold Security. Vo Procuration Jsee, MAUDE & HARMAN 12 48 Ashburton. m < i in i 'in i . i . ..._l!« Six Months in Bed in the Wellington Hospital and Undergoes an Operation, but 'Plantekoa' cures Him, also cures His Daughter of Chicken Fox. Victoria Street, Petone, Nov. 22, '59, To Proprietors, Plaatekoa Remedies. Dear Sirs.—For over three years I have suffered from Hydatlds aod Enlargement of the Liver. Two years ago I was admitted to the Wellington Hospital, and after csri fal and thorough examination by the doctors, it was decided that I should ondergo an operaiion. My condition at that time was very low, my liver baing swollen to such an'extent that the doctor outlined ife on the skin with a pencil. I remained in the Hospital six months, raosb of the time confined to my bed, and although every attention was bestowed upon me by the doctors and others, I left that institatioß very lib'la improved in health. However, I resumed my ueual occupation at the local Gasworks, but shortly after was compelled to Isy up again, this time with Jaundice in addition to my old eomplainb. You can readily understand my condition was awful. I suffered terribly with pain in the stomach and bowels. The feeling nstd to be of a sinking nature, with gnawing sensations in the pit of. the stomach, usually coming on about an hour after meals. No medicine I tried did me »ny permanent gorid, until I used your wonderful PLANTEKOA. Thia medicine seemed to attack the disease -almost at < nee, and after giving it a fair trial. It baa fulfilled my highest expecta tions. The pain at the stomach is gone, my liver has resumed its natural state, the jaundice has disappeared, and nay skin is now quite c-ear. My appetite is splendid, and I can eat and sleep and work now with pleasure and comfort. I might also add to this note that while rising Plantekoa, we gave some to onr little girl, who had the chicken pox very badly. In co"jane" tion with Plantekoa Ointment, a cure was soon broughb about, I give you this testimonial of my own free will, aiad shall be pleased to answer any enquiries relative to my case, either personally or by lei ter. (Signed) Stewart Dxjnbas Gobdon. AUSTRAL ISTahIC COY. BAST STREET. Wholesale— Plantekoa Proprietary, "Wellington. Cmsoted o$ Cod £\vet 6\l Is quite distinct from all other Emulsions. Lane's Is an original Emulsion. Besides Cod Liver Oil and Hypophosphites of Lime and Soda, it contains the world's best Beech wood Creasote in perfect proportion. These ingredients are tho- ' roughly and permanently fc|l blended with fresh eggs. Jffljs* This makes it an all-food 4jsm| / Emulsion; and possesses n^ilm" immensely higher medicinal -^jpvjk value than other Emulsions.', * JQ^u No other Emulsion contains -* '' both Creasote and Eggs, and are worth so much less in Consumption curing value. Ask for Lane's Creasoted Emulsion. Your Chemist or Store will supply you. PRICE 2s. GUNB ! Guns ! Guna ! Double-Barre Breech loading reduced to £3 lOi j II firab class guns reduced to prices to suit any sporfcsmanat Hardley Bbo3- MRS JOHNSTON * rpEAGHER of the Pianoforte and Singing. Ha'velook Street. ~~~ monmlpo lend. I HAVE Triißfc Monies for Investment in suma of £500 to £5000 on First MoRTG&GB afc lowest currenb rates. DAVID ZANDER, TaccredeeStrt , ' MlSb~"CAitbON7"~ mEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ - JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets neft Wakaoui Boad Ew6. ,



- /^\IHERS SHOULD ALWAYS SnOKB Durjlop's Ij rH rr r% y Tobacco It is a <3014 A\ioe of geo^ral satisfaction to all vtjo uo^erstaa«l w*)&t a goo 4 pipe of tobacco is. . ... •



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