The Aushburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no, 5161

Ashbokton Wedneslajj July 11 1900.

price One Penny

The German Emperor's Friendship For Britain.

The enterprise of a new London news p«per has elicited from the Emperor William of Germany—lately described by a statesman as the strongest personality ia Europe — the following message to Britain: "Tell the British pople that my iSrsb hope now and always is the pleservatlon of internatianal peace; my second, the consolidation and maintenance of good relaiuiis between Gel many and Great Britain. Between these two nations no essential cause of difference exif)ti3, nor should one aris. ; between them there should be ni rivalry other than friendly competition in furthering <he economic and social progress of their peuplbs." This declaration is important j'ist now, in view of the hatred to Britain manifested in France, and of the constant aggression of Rjssia in the Kasfc. A movement to raise a German fund for the relief of the sufferers from the famine in ladia is dee to the Emperor's personal initiative. It is stated thai his Majesty's journey to Aitona to greet the Pnnce of Wales was meant lo show the world that the Imperial policy was one t f loyal friendship to Great Biitain, and that no proposition hostile to cur country would be entertained for a moment,

SAN FRANCISCO MAIL SERVICE

Thu Attitude op jnew South Wales United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph'—Copyright Mrlhournb, July 9 The Age considers ihat Mr Orick is no doubt fully justified in declining to allow the Fan Francisco subsidy, and adds :—Whether Mr Ward will respond to Mr Spreckels is doubtful, as it would be in direct to the past policy of that co'ony, which has been to stimulate, foster, and develop its trade industries by a protectiva policy. Considering the marine interests of New South Wales, it appears very probable thit Mr Crick'e action will be fully endorsed. It h not denied that the Oceanic Company promise to improve the San Fraucisco service, but it is at the expense of Australasian interests. Heuce the question naturally ari-es whether it is justifiable to sacrifice the latter. Victoria is now a contributor to the San Francisco service, but has local interests in the Vancouver service If the question arises as to what servici federated Australia should support, it will certainly be one representing local, not foreign, interests. The Argus says that Victoria has no present interest in negotiating in regard to the new San Francisco ser vice but under Federation, the eub 1 sidies for the mail service will have to be paid by the Commonwealth, and Vicorians therefore are entitled to criticise. To grant the subsidy would be helping the Oceanic Company to fight established lines between Auß" tralia and New Zealand, which would be unfair, because the Oceanic Com* pany is already effectually protected agaimit competition.

BRITISH TRADE STATISTICS.

Mr Michael Mulhall cob tributes one of hit luminous statistical articles on the subject; of British trade, which he obllg* ii gly summarises for us in the following ten paragraphs: — (l)The weight) of imported merchan* disc bus multiplied fivefold ia forty years, averaging at present more than one ton yearly per inhabitant. (2) More than half of onr food supply ia drawn from foreign countries, at an annual cost of £5 per inhabitant. (3) The mean price of imported food in now only £12£ per ton, hivir.g fallen 20 per cent in U o lust twenty yews. (4) Most of tho imported food could be raised in Et>Kl*i'd. t>ut at much greater cost, to the detriment of the working classes.. (5) The consumption of fibre In our roiils has doubled in thirty years, and exceeds the aggregate consumption in France and Germary. The importation of metals and minerals has grown elevenfold In thirty y> ars, and onr expert of hardwaTe mana 1 factarts hasdoubltd in value. (7) Our consumption of manufactured gtwdi* imported from foreign countries h»B««<jip from 15a per inhabitant in 1869 to*M»l£99- (8) T:\xn3 <y|.lu3 of textile goods exported is less thanist was thirty years ago, bat the volume<.hjiss9en 7u per cent. (8) The faii-o fiP^.ces has been a gain to Great Britain of *6 fensb £60,000,000 «torlinst per annum £10) The tendency of jßritish trade points to a steady increase, of/food Imports and of hardware exports.



SHAW. SAVIL ANO Ab'.lON . COMPvKY, i.IML'CiCn, 1 FOR LONDON. t •^j^^^fc, TtlEBiS, With SSf*»*if»r »oaomra<}d& titan for nil oUsaus ""* of jp&Sßangars* oalliag at Monte Video or Rio, ToneritTo and "Ply- VeflaeS Ton Oommsnder From D*t;». Gofehiffl «. 7730 Kldley Wel'fn Apri!26 Ion! «.4t4BiSempßoa.,. — Jaly 19 "~ OAROO STEAMERS. ~* Dslphjo tß273!Sowden Lytblton June 2 Vvaiwera fegOO Stuart Aoten [6364 Evana "~ iT W. HANMEK, Aeenti. ajn fflHB "jij^^^^pSHIPPINQ OO.'S LINE EOYAL MAIL STEAMERS FOR LONDON, t« Video, Tianerltfa & Piymoach. Probabfefioal Steamers. Terse. Port, Dale. ___________ __, ; _._ _^ a- ... {( Waikato 4767 Wellington J«mß 30 ii Paparoa 7000 WelHagton Jaly 12 Tekoa 4050 Welliog^oa July — Oturama 6372 — July — Pftpauui 380^3 — *ug 9 Waimate 5610 — Stpb 6 Wakatane 6000 — I'o follow WakftHui 5706 ■ — ,i Fakaia 5628 —  Riinutaka --. — »» I angitikei — — , m •w St'm't 8000 — L ,



Far further particulars apply fca FRIBDLANDER BROS., LfD. UHION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited fcTEAMERB ?AII FRCMLITTELTON AS DJSDER: For Wesbport and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra Bailings Bee advertise meat in Coristcharch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelaon and Pioton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are sab jest to alteration; eference - should therefore be made to Ohrlscchurch daily papera for dates and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton " EIENKY' STEPHENSO]^ ~~ (onocesßur to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, eta, as per arrangement in any part of the county. Advoncea made on all gooda placed in my hands for Sale. Eegular Consignments of Colonial Grown »ad Island Fruit sold pivately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDYS. Ageitt : Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company k Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agenoy Company, PJANQB and ORGANS on time pay ments from ?3Os per month. HENBY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. Frank Curtis. Watchmaker, & Jeweler. WEDDING PRESENTS, A V VERY Choice variety in Eleotro-plate XX and Starling Silver, including a bean* tiful lot of Doultoa ware, etc, at prices to lait the times. INSPECTION INVITED Ah Jusual my stock of Gold Rings and Brooches, Charms, Muff Chains, Watches, eto, s is the largeeb andt'^best selected in the district!. SPECIAL ROOM;FOR CHOOSING IF REQUIRED. Wedding rings and keepers 18ot, of my own m»Qufaotura 1 make a special line of, and are well worth inspecting beiDg far and away better finished than the ordinary article, and costing no more. It) will pay you to oall 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 TING WHILE WAITING, BY BPE OIAL MACHINERY. Silver watches from 30a upwards, a fu •took of 3R©th.er«,m#, Walthams, eto, always on hand. Spsotaoiea specially fitted {or reading at night). Spectacle fitting by my system is not gness work, glasses being fitted to suit the light perfectly in every case. A special room for testing. Glasses from 2a 6d. Test ing freei Repairs as usual, neat, prompt, and reason able. Silver charms in great variety from Is upwards. A. AGER, ABCHITEOT. AEOADE OHAM.BEBS, ASHBURTON. "TE yoa want a NEW HOUSE, or Altera tions, or Newest Style of Decorations, OONSUItT MR AGER, Oali and see the NEW FIBBOSE BLIND, I Imitation of Venetian, at half the price. 5 191



FENCING MATERIALS. STAKES, STAKES, STAKES Barbed Wire. Plain Wire. IRON STANDARDS to order in any? quantity. COAL. COAL. COAL. TF YOU Want Good WBSTPORT COAL! j IF "SOU Want Good BLACKBALL GOAL! IF YOU Want Good NEWCASTLE COAX! IF YOU Want the Most Economical Goal in the market, get "SHAG POINT." Send your Orders to as, and you will save money, and keep year temper good, We have all the above Goals, and can supply your wants immediately. W. H. COLLINS & CO., EEMOVBD TO MITCHELL&!UKNEK'S OLD PREMISES, TANORKD STREET



H. M. JONES, H. M. JONES. STATIONERY BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. Qptf\ f\f\{\ ENVELOPES, imported direct. Commercial Envelopes &O\J^ V)\J\.t from 3s 6d per 1000 ; 5000 at 3s per 1000. Boxed Sta Jonery, latest styles, from 6d, 9d, la, la 6d, 2s box PIANOS OHGANS. 44 payments of £1 each will purchase a splendid overstrnng, fall trichord, massive iron frame Piano, up-to-date in every particular. Only £1 required to be paid at time of purchase. Gall and see this before you bay elsewhere. Organs from IC3 per month ; Pianoa from 203 per month. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. A thoroughly well built, strong, well finished, up to date Lady's or Gentlemen's Machine, guaranteed, for £14 lOs, for one Month Only. H. M. Tb N E S .



OAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER LAND, INSUBNCE& EH CATS A.GHfiSF VALUATOR, WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. I lIIIIIIIMHIW—— **ff" — 111181 fll« Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock —Tiawald and Aahburton?alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fata, Hides, 'etc.,Jon Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought ana Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales [hold on Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT FjO.R— Matson and Go., Chrlstcharch Booth, McDonald and Co,, Ohristchcrch White's Sheep Sip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros. 9 Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Font Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures Vacuum Oil Company's Agricultural Oils PLANET JR., TOOLS. RARAIA DISTRICT SALES. I Have made arrangements with MISSES HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakala, to act as my AGENTS for all Auctioneering Work In thit District, and in con with them It will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SA.LE A SUCCESS. D4VID THOMAS, Ashburton I HAVE BTILL SOME BLOCKS OF THE LAGMHOR LAND FOR SALE Either for Residential Purposes or in Farming Blocks. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST LAND AT PRESENT IN THE MARKET. ALSO,- That Magnificent Property knows as BARFORD, containing 376OjjAcreB, ALSO,— A complete Suburban Property, containing 87* Ac?es,lOraham's"Road D. THOMAS • ASHBURTON ]



¥/ m .Sta, nß e {."£££_»"*} Thos.Co«erdale A TRIP TO TOWN Is not always PRACTICABLE. Consequently, MANY LADIES residing in Ashburton and District find it IMPOSSIBLE to visit the Establishment of STRANGE & CO. as OFTEN,as they could DESIRE. Their annoyance is natural enough. EXPERIENCE has taught them that the big City Establishments, SUCH AS OURS, offer them THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY, and the WIDEST CHOICE OF GOODS. But such Ladies can always SHOP WITH US BY POST, as HUNDREDS already do, because they know we are LARGE BUYERS, LARGE IMPORTERS, LARGE MANUFACTURERS. It is also pretty generally known now that WE BUY EVERYTHING FOR READY MONEY, and that we have a LONDON HOUSE which keeps us supplied all the year round, not merely with plain, every-day goods, such as are in constant demand, but with i The Latest London and Continental Novelties in Mantles, Costumes, Millinery, Corsets, Gloves, Dresses, Dress Goods, Under wear, Children's Goods, &c. And Our Dressmaking Department el< sely resembles a West-End of London. Establishment. Our new French Dressmaker, MADAME BOUTEAUD, is acknowledged to be a TRUE ARTISTE. Her creations are the theme of GENERAL ADMIRATION; i while our Miss Mazby (in charge of our second room) continues to give the utmost satisfaction to her numerous patrons. | As Bespoke Tailors, i have acquired a HIGH REPUTATION, We make Stylishly-cut Suifc plendid workmanship and material) from £3 3s. Those who prefer Ready-made Clothing will find our famous "ORIENT" BRAND CLOTHING (in all sizes), the NEAREST APPROACH to MADE-TO-ORDER GOODS in the Market— and at about HALF THE PRICE. Furniture we Supply Direct from our Factory to the People at Factory Prices. We also have a BEDDING FACTORY (for supply of pure, sweet bedding), a WIRE MATTRESS FACTORY, and a BLIND FACTORY (under the charge of those famous Blind-Experts, Messrs. GEE). COUNTRY RESIDENTS, If you CAN'T come to town to see us, you can always , « # ' Shop with us by Post. State your requirements PLAINLY in writing, ENCLOSE REMITTANCE, and your order shall be filled as PROMPTLY and SATISFACTORILY as though you bad delivered it in person. POST FREE ON APPLICATION. Estimates for House-Furnishing, Bh'nd-Making, Bedding, Wire Mattresses, Ac., Patterns of our LOVELY NEW WINTER DRESS MATERIALS, and our NEW SEASON'S SUITINGS, TROUSERINGS, OVERCOAT INGS, &c. (together with full directions for self-measurement), Post-Fbee on application to J CHRISTGHURGH.



NEW GOODS' FOB WINTEE. NICHOLAS & PICKFOID TTAVE pleaiure in informing their aumeroui Patrons that they hare landed * ex i Mamari' another shipment of Boots, Shoes, Slippers, and E v eni ngSShoes FOB WIINXJER TI?ADE Included amongst these Are Ladies' Gentlemans', and Children*' Warm Slippers, (A splendid variety,) The whole o£ oar Imported Goods have been pnrcbasod direct from the Manufacturers and marked off at the very lowest margin of profit; and we confidently assert that in no other ■hop in the district can a better assor ted Stock, at each uniformly low prices be found, EVENING SHOES i Upwards of 20 different Styles in Laeies' Evening Shoes to choose from, prices from 3s to 18s 6&; Gentle miens' Oourt Shoes in all styles, and at wonderfully low prices, | NICHOLAS IPICKFORD, EAST STREET. BAKER BROS., EIURNTSHING TfNDERTAKRRB, C URNISHING U NDERTAKERS, DIRECT Importers of Best; and Latest Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. FUNERALS condnoced with the greatest cars and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Waksmal Road and Oaes Streets, and Baker and Coach Factory. TYiVERY STEP WE TAKE, EVERY Hi MOVE WE MAKE, fa with one end in view, viz, to serve the public well. Hon dai'Laaka Tea, Incomparable value—" At* w»ye Reliable." J ,^ M^



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. T OANS GRAN TIED FR.OM and upwards, at curreat rates. Full Partioulare on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager, Office —Tanored Street. MISS BESSIE SIMMOISDS. MUSIO Seller and Teacher of the Violia, Musical instruments of evei/ descrip tion, VIOLINS a SPECIALITY. Music and Songs by every mail. First-class Quad rille Band. Burnett) Street, 483 Opposite Publishing ompaoy LLEWELLYN GW£N, M«C.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. LOCAL Representative fof the London College of Music, and of the Musical International College, PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT. i H. UNDBILL v [c. UHDBILL | TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. I Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths | in Stock. —- Private Address, Peter Street, dlreobly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care ef Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 A T> Mbs Aloobns Sale—Trimmed Mil jt\. linery half price, Felts, Straws.Ribbons, Wings, Quills, Flowers, all greatly reduced. Special bargains in Laces, Embroideries and Underclothing. Corsets from 1* lid, 10 per cent discount on stamped work, Berlin Wools, Perlinea, Silks and Arasenes during the sale. WANTED— Bayers to see our value In Dress Goods. Wo have a well selected stock, bought by our London Agent for cash in the best) markets and we confi dently invite inspection and comparison, First-class Dressmaking on the Premise*. ' ~MITOHIH, & TURKIB, j>



Nlcoll Bros. APPLES," * PEAR?, BANAKAS, ORANGES, LEMONS, WALNUTS, PDMPKINS, ONIONS, POTATOES, OHIGKFEED, Em "TTTE have made arrangements with growers for Regular Supplies of all descriptions of Fruit and Produce right through the Winter Months, and can now supply in any quantity at Lowest Market Prices. NICOLL BROS. Grain & Produce Merchants. ASHBURTON I __ : - NICOLL BEOS. H F Nicoll, E. F. Niocll, L. A. Nicoll Merchants & General Agents "OUYERB OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBS, WOOL, SKINS, PELTS & HIDES£ AGENTS FOB,— Chriatchurch Meat, Go., Ltd. Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora* fcion, Ltd. United Insurance Co,, Ltd. (Fire and Marine.) GRAIN BOUGHT AND BOLD ON COM MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for dis posal. Station Books Kept and Audited. We have received sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend on Freehold Securities at 4| and 5 per cent. 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 round.j S E E~D S . We Btock Clovers, Ryegrasi, Rape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality* | THE OHRISTGHUROH . MEAT CO Limitedr ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. 3REATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION 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 } T¥TE ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKEr RATES. NICOLL BROS., East Street, Ashburton. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE ;WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! fi The Bamblerr HAVING sold out of my old etook of these superior Bicycles, I have use opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER M SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS in all etzes and all fitted with the ever, lasting Q & J detachable Tyre. " THE KA3IBI.KK,' h A.JND INSPECT THE STOCK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES, D. THOMAS. Smoke New Venus



'PLANTEKOA,' The Moat Powerful Botanic Remedy for all Diseases of the Blood, IS a thoroughly Scientific Preparation, composed of the most active principles of Roots, Barks, and Fruits pertaining to tne Vegetable Kingdom and recognised by the Leading Medical Authorities everywhere. There is no Remedy that has made such rapid strides in so short a time as Plantekoa. Since its Introduction in the Colony the sale has been remarkable. The reason of this is net far to seek. It can be summed up in two words—l (URES. We can produce Testimonials from well known and respected CHzens who have be9n cored by one or two Bottles of Plaktekoa. after spending pounds on other so called Remedies. We do not know of a single individual who has used Plantekoa bat who has derived benefit therefrom. PLANTKKOA is the most powerful Blcod Purifier and Tonic known. Ask for Copy of Testimonials, Obtainable from all Onemists and Up-to-date Storekeepers. Agents Austral BoismiG Coy., SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. " There's Healing in its Touch ' Planxbkoa C'-intmbst. To these desirous oFPnrchaslng Property near Town. QCV ACRES Q*V O/ ACRES O # Four Allotments, originally pirt of the well-knowu Grove Ferm listate. SITUATED below Tinrald, fronting Uraham'a Road, being Lots 21 22 41 and 42, on original tale plan of the Estate, the property of Mr J W Rogers. There is a farm house, stable wilh lofr i Vdrhead, piggeries, and other iaifrove ments erecvd on fclie property. Offers are invited for the purchase of the whole or any of the allotments. Very easy terms of payment -c*n be arranged. Full particulars furnished by the undersigned. . T. BULLOCK. NOTICE. A NY person or persons found Trespassing on the Riveradale Estate in pursuit of gam or otherwise will be prosecuted. - W 8 STRANGE; ME TATTERSALL'S OONSULTA TIQN. HAVING baen seriously congratulated by » hoit of friends (more than I | thought £ had) owiDg to a paragraph in your paper on winning a substantial priza, I wish •the public and ail niy friends to know that I am not the ln&ky individual referred to, and that such a trifle of £300 odd would not upset my equilibrium as much as it has* done my friends. The only thing that: would annoy me would be for my friends U. just drop in and give us an order for a Ba&fa each, and thus compel us to employ more hands. This, I take it, would be a real friendly, action of my numerous friends. C. E. HARDLEY, j Plumber, East Street, Asbburtoo. i NEW ZEALAND CONTINGENTS , ARE doing their duty nobly and well, j and everyone in this fair land are j proud of "OUR BOYS "as we so fondly' call them, and while they are fearlessly and manfully braving all dangers, and fighting the Empire's battles, it behoves US to also do oar duty here by attending to our farm and business. Farmers are always ia want of DRILLS, BINDERS, PLOUGH ; SHARES, : OIL, STEEL ; HORSK ! COLLARS, 1 CORNORUSHERB, "LITTLE WONDERS*" Etc. [ ■ These things we can supply you witb^ %l prices to eutb all. Give us » oall bef or* going elsewhere. MORROW, BASSETT 4 & 00., ABHBURTON.



Vithzut a peer in all the World. Unrivalled, Unexcelled. flop's 1^ |5 Wl3 ZohaCCO j 6 "Strives to Excel," and comes in "Easily First." ' . ■ : . ,Mv LjjiiiiiJiLJiiiiiiMissswilMlMisJ^^ MM



" OtnisßLvKS as Ora»BS Sbb ÜB."-Oar ftimde ate generally too polite to tall uaour faults; bub they seldom fail to observe tha fit and scyle oi our clothes. Yonng men who want to mike good impressions, must bear in mind that •• appearance goes along way ." An ill-fibtjog suit is uncomfortable, rndaa"cye-Bore*to your friends. Don't risk it! H yo« •» * *t«ng«r here, the first well dießsed oitiwe fou meet will gladly JSeotyoato^'The Leading Tailor, where you will always fiod a large assortment of • Ud to date" suitings to, select Irpm, and where you can always depend on getting ntitfootion. The large and rtill inoreasiog Clb.. done by Mm CBAianBAB and Bbbbybuh speaks volume*. ThiiWmhM fusritnported piobably the finest stock of new sewons tailoring goods ew B^owa m iiShbutoD. including a beautiful ranged the new rain proof Beavers and Meltonf for Coverb coats and Chesterfield OT«roo»ts, both fashlontible and durable. "P.O THE DEAF—A rich lady, cnredo her Deafness and Noises in the Head by Dc Nicholson'. ArtifiowlEar Drum*, gave £500 to hia Institute, bo that deaf people unabla to procure the Bar Dtums ■»**»£•*«» fwf Address No, 667 d. The NioholsoO IwHtttte, Longoott,Gu»ntrrtmrf, London,