The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol. xxi. no. 529 5

Ashburton ; Saturday, December 29, 1900

Pbice : One Fenny

An Ice Tunnel to the North Pole

Rapid transit to the North Pole by tunnel is the astounding project of Captain Louis Launnette, formerly of the French Navy Not a tunnel bored through the earth, but a tunnel built of ice, in « region where ice never melt", and it therefore the best and cheapest of building materials. That ice is a first-class building material is proved by the Esquimaux when they construct their domed winter dwellings, and their white imitators of St. Petersburg, Montreal, and Toronto, who rear gorgeous palaces of the same substance,

Captain Launr.ette's idea Is that by building a tunnel of closely cemented ice blocks and lighting it with electricity he would establish a rcute to the Pole perf. ctly protected from the elements and available for travel at all times, with bases of supply at coo* venient intervals, an abundance of dogi for traction, and constant communica tion throughout its entire length. It is proposed to travol overland to come point in Alaska, whence a vessel designed for Arctic waters will sail with the expedition to a point already selected bj Oaptain Launnette—a peint as far north as it is safe to navigate

Thence, during the short summer, the expedition will be rushed over the border of the tegion of perpetual ice, where the main base of supplies wilt be established. Then the icemen and labourers will unpack their tools and set to work at the tunnel road to the North Pole. It will have an ice floor, ice walls, and an ice roof. The tunnel will be built in the form of an arch, and each keystone will be ice, like the rest. As the builders advance the elec tricians wiil follow, installing knaps at frequent intervals. The wire will be laid under icQ along the side of the tunnd. At suitable point 3 provisions wi'l be made for fcod depots, repair shop«, telephone stations, dog k< nnels, and the like.

Political Speech in a Church.

Chicago, 111., September 10th:— Governor Roosevelt today attended services at Trinity Dotch Reformed Gburcb, put 5s in the almoßt empty plate, heard the Rev Mr Moredyke, who is * Boer sympathizer, criticise the British government, and finally, at the request of the preacher, made an address to the congrf gat'on, in which he appealed to the fathers and mothers of American children to lay the foundations of natio nal greatness, godliness, and safety by raising their children as Christians should be raised. He did not attempt to be oratorical. His tones were low and his manner conversational. Governor Roosevelt stood up near his chair in the front part of the church, where he had been sitting with Mr H H Kchlsaat, and bowed respectfully to the pastor and the congregatian. His dis course savored not at all of the pulpit or rostrum. His theme was the duty and the opportunity of the American parents There was not a hint of politics during bis five minute's talk. The great questions that are now, and always ft ill be, agitating this country, be said, "will resolve themselves wisely and well if the home life of our people is sound, is what it should be, and is ai the teachings of Christianity would have it. To parents I would say that the education of your children is the most vital duty and the most absorbing ques tion of your Jives. "The little ones should he disciplined by both firmness and sympathy. Too much of either of these qualities in the parent will harm the child. In some countries undue severity is the mistake of the parents. In onr country, I be lieve, over indulgence is the besetting error of the parents. " I do not know which mistake is the most unhappy—over severity or the absence of all sympathy with the child. I think we should be both firm and kind." The enthusiasm of the congregation was expressed by the waving of hand kerchiefs aa Governor Roosevelt sat down. When services were ended Mr Moerdyke introduced him to many persons.—New York Herald*



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JOHN T. OOOCH, GROCERY, HARDWARE, CROCKERY, & PRODUCE MERCHANT. SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON" MY Stock is large and well assorted, and specially suited to the coming festive seasoni Thefew lines I quote will conviaaa you that I am as cheap as my neighbours. I only keep first quality goods, and you can depend upoaf attention and civility. Prices quoted »rejfor cash ouly. biiUaquin Sugar 15s 6d per7ofbb»g; Roller Flour per saok 14«, per UOOlbs ?s|6d,!per 501b 3e lOdj Finest Oatmeal per bag, 2s 9d; Good Tea per Sib box, frond 7»6djj Wor osster Sauce, 3 bottlls for la ; Sardines, 3 tins for Is; English Brown Windsor Soap, Is per dozen caket ; Finesb new Christmas Fruits, etc, at lowest current prices. The Jam Seasofl iB now coming on, and I quote for Mason's patient jim j*rs Iqt, 58 6d per doz ; 2qk, 6s 93 per doz ; 21b Glass j*m jars, 2a lOd per doz ; Covered jelly ars, 4i S)d per doz. My OrOokery and Glareware stock has just beea rep'enished by two shipments straight) from tho manufacturers, and a peep at my window will give you a good idea of the value I am giving. Fall Bedrotm Set from 12b 6d : Cups and Saucers from 4s 6d per dcss; Jogs from 2s 6d per set of 3. lam a buyer of Butter and Eggs all the year round, and &>n truly say' highest price given ;' Mrs Lill's prize Separator Butter always in stock. My Hardware Department is well stceked with general furnishing and domestic Iron mongery. A nice assortment of Enamelled and Braes Preserving Pans, Milk j)ishea and Strainers, Wire Dish Covers, Churns, Buckets, Lawn Mowers, Hollow Ware, Hay Forks, Rakes, Rope, Tin Ware, etc You will find my prices in this line hard to boat, AU kinds of Produce ia sfcook, includirgOa&a'ieaf) Bran, Sharps, Chick Wheat, Oats, Potatoes, &c, ab market rites. Note the Address— SaundeiV Kuilding*. Ashburton SHEARMAN BROS.. FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS GROCERIES GROCERIES NONE but the best brand of Groceries kept in Stock—Tinned Fish and Meats of every description, Ourrantß, Ruisins, Sultanas (all of First Quality); Agents for Gore Oatmeal; Butter and Oheese, the finest procurable fromHhe best makers. Millaquin No. 1 Sngar always in stock. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. We make a specialty of Teas, and have a large stock, ranging f om Station Teas to the Finest Orange Pekoe Oeylon. Packed in |lb and lib Packets, 51b and 101b Tins, and Half Obeats. Samples may be had on application GENERAL MERCHANDISE. B B A and TUS Sheep Shears, Oil Stones, Eopes, Nails and Staples, Raw and Boiled Linseed, Oaator, Neats Foot, and Valvoline Oils ; Table Cutlery by the best 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 oh being supplied from a large and well assorted Stock of the above Goods ac the most reasonable prices. Letters and Telegrams promptly attended to. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOXJSF, BURNETT STREET, ASHBT7KTON SPECIAL SHOW THIS WEI X OF CURTAINS, BLOUSE MUSLINS CURTAIN MUSLINS, DRESS LAWNS, CURTAIN NETS, PIQUES & PIQUETTIS, CHEAPER THAN YOU CAN MAKE THEM BOYS' DRILL SUITS IN ALL SIZES & COLORS. -New Goods ex f.s. Delphic— LINOLEUMS, ALLOVER LAOES, CARPET SQUARES, VAL & TOOHON LAOES,^ HEARTH RUGS, FANCY & MARKET BASKETS, LADIES AND GENT'S UNDERCLOTHING IN FULL RANGES OF ZSTA & VARIOUS OTHER MAKES. Jilim , ltm , mm. inrißirri " * MM*. —— MITCHELL AND TURNED NOTICE TO 'FARMERS. E abe GASH BUYE H S OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY Please take your Samples to the Mill We can supply Oornsacks at cost price. GRISTING DONE ON FARMSRS ACCGUM 1. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) \ D. WOOD, Manager 17th March, 1900.



-__ ■ 30-000 # |4^^3|i Cooking* Rapsjes i '",! '. ' "•■~rT= ■■■■■'■"' I ■ *■ ■n/iin In Use In the Colony sf^ i ' "T" 't *":r--JxZßgr* They born Lignite, True Coal, or Wood up ' Jc^T*r-9 iff t0 2ffc 6in - « .r^^ fiS N0 SETTING REQUIRED. J? \ EB^Sa 'r*' <^ s>-iyMNa It With Stove Pipe oan be worked oub in b LuStnii a "&<~*^ I] ■ " open. Splendid Bread Bakers 1^ «.«««, J ' : Uu With east iron or copper boilers. The •SSP ' v t^c^X^w X copper boilers are large and tin lined inside. .» ffT^'r^ • BSBSSSn IT Repairs are a Minimum, """""", > t* tVJBBBBBBBHB Mads in all sizes, single or double ovens. \ A ■ ■ A . i High or lo wpressure boiler '£ Sold by &ii Ir»nm« gers, from whom Data logues can be obtained, or from the make H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. J*OUTHKND FDUNDRV, P B INOKB STREET, DUFWDTN DID IT KTER OCCUR TO YOU That when so called "Just as Good" substitutes are recommended by your Dealer the motive is for self gain, because of increased p^fit, SO BEWARE J i HONDAI-LANKA CEYLON TEA on a SEALED LEAD PACKET Is yoor'guide and safeguard. Gold Medal Paris Exhibition awarded to Mah«raj*h Brand No 1, in Commercial foa Class. Local Agents—Meesra Shearman Bros , Carson andJSon's, Cooch and Co., Ashburton ; Tinwald, Mr Gudeell; Methven, Hibbs Bros. ; Rakaia & Cbertaej, Messrs Shannon Bros. WOOL, WOOL, WOOL. ■ :x^— — — I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OP COMMISSION, I. upon all Wool placed in my hands for Bale, either in ABhburton, Chrietchurch, Timarn, or for Shipment. This Se^soa'B 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 OHRISTCHURGH and TIMARU. WOOLPACKS AND ALL STATION REQUISITES : UPPLIED AT LOWEST MARKP^T KATES 2nd Sale—Timaru, January 3, 1901. Wool to be consigned F.Z Loan and Mercantile Siding, Timaru, accornt D. Thomas 3rd Sale CHRISTOHUROH—I7th January, 1901. Wool to be con signed—Seed Cq.'b Siding, Addingtori, account D, Thomas DAVID THOMAS, HHBDRTON. PURE SEEDS, I have latr-fy eiectfd, regardless of cost, ibe MOST COMPLETE FEED CLEAK lEG PLAI\T south of the line and I now a*k Farmers to inspect the same at work. I AM PREPARED TO CLEAN FOR FARMBRS AKY DESCRIPTION OF SEEDS OR GRAIN AND WJLL GUARANTEE TO GIVE THEM SATISFACTION I can supply best Ryegrass and Cocksfoot lrcally grown, ako best Clovers, droseed by u>s own Machines, the purity of which must be seen tofba appreciated AIso—HURST & SOS'S ENGLISH CLOVERS, TURNIPS, RAPE LUCERNE TREFOIL, &o. D. THOMAS ASHBURTON Lnporter ofJhfistic \ ■ ' '' "' ' ' ' I SMOF.E ONLY NEW VENUS | A PERFECT TOBACCO.



OSBOBN COOMBE PIANO TUNER 4 EXPERT (Late of London), VISITS ABhburton and surrounding dis tricts every four months, viz—March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left at) the COMMERCIAL HOTEL, or with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers. Ashburton ~~~ SMOKE NOSEGAY TOBACCO The Latest and Best ftfannfactnred by O Williams & Co Richmond, V A BUY your holiday boots and shoes at D Siook's Cash Boot Store ; a large assortment to choose from. CARPENTERS' Tools at bedrock prices; \J Registrar Grates from 12s 6d, Tiled Registrars and Mantlepieces complete, from 52s 6cl, Oar prices defy competition,— Hardlev Bros '



UIWtLIYN OWU, M'CS.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. LOCAL Representative of tbe London College of Music, and cf the Musioa International College, PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAb. DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT. (CHEAP. S\ OODWILL of Lease (Perpetual) of 640 Acres first class Sheep Country well fenced and watered, with good house of rooms. Stock can be taken over at valua> tion E. W, HANMER.



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NOTICE. Kennedy & Muir BEG to Notify the Farmers and Roree Owners in the Ashburton County that they have TAKEN OVER Rbid & Gbay's Ashburton Branch of JOBBING & ENGI NEERING, and are prepared to oarry on all classes of work as usual; and also intend to extend the Business by adding HORSE-SHOEING, COACH BUILDING, & GENERAL WHEELWRIGHTING 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 care will bo executed with despatch and at moderate prices. 10 BAKER BROS., FURNISHING TTNDERTAKKRS URNISHING U NDERTA.KERS, DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. FUNERALS condnated wifch the , greatest care and satisfaction, it most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanoi Road and Case Streets, and Baker and Coach Factory, T H UnOBILL  B UNDUTM. T H UNDEILI & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS OPANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths in Stock. —- Private Address, Peter f-rreet, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also caro o Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 1 THE DAINTIEST LITTIR WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" '* The Rambler."* HAVING Bold out of my old etock of theee superior Bicycles, I have net opened np a fresh consignment of the t ATEST PATTERN '• RAMBLER " SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS in all (-tees and all fitted with tbe eve* listing G & J detachable Tyre. "TJB-Jfl J*AMBJL,EI*,) CALU AJ\D INSPECT THE STOCK, Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES m STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH | G & J TYRESt D. THOMAS. ». J>JLe »«11> 10, "* Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stefiord St, Timar t\ LWAYS in Stock—A first xjL class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates for warded on application. Letter Cutting in any style A. AGER I ARCHITECT. ARCADE OB AMBERS ASHBURTON. i TF you want a NEW HOUSE, orlAltera tions, or'Nowest Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGER. Call and see the NEW FLBROSE BLIND Imi tion of Venetian, at half the price S. H. GKAVES, SHAREBROKER I AND FINANCIAL AGENT, ' 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST I CHURCH &AT GREYMOUTH. RELIABLE Information on Dredgirg Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Codes; Bedford McNeill's, Moreing and Neal's, A. B.C. Code (fourth Edition. MR F MAKEIG, Ashburton Representative Telegraphic Address : GRAVES , Chrlstchurch. Groymouth—Brownlie, Greymoubh



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Something Like CrMPBSSATiOH — Here Plank, the German opera baritone, was »om« time ago killed by falling down a trap oaro lessly left open on the Btage of the Garlsruhe Opera. The German Courts have just awarded his family £13,700 as compensation, on the ground that his autopsy showed that his professional career might have lasted fifteen years longer '* 7/ie liver is the lazaret of bile, But very rarely executes his /unction." —Don Juan Bilious fever is a disease; its attack il generally evHden There is a sense of ! languor and debility for a few days r-«»ious headache, laok of appetite, furred tcrgue, pain in the joints, and a feeling of nneaii. nets. Chills eneu#, followed by f«v«rish D3BS Food ia distasteful; the bowels are out of order A dose of Impey's " M , Applk " coon corrects thesb troubles, all nature smiles again, and onoe more you are your bright and happy self Wade s Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Worrier?, never fail for adults or children Price U