The Ashburton Guardian.

Voh xxi. no. 5194

Ashburton / SatuHay, August 18 1900.

price One Penny

INDIVIDUAL COMMUNION CUPS.

[By Amicus]

The question of the introduction of individual cups at the communion ser vice in the Christian churches, has awakened mach thought, and even strong feeling in many comoiunitiei. I am glad, however, to notieo that the opposition against this innovation is fast breaking down, and that some of the most cultured and intelligent con gregations in K"ew Zealand, have al ready introduced the indiridnal cup system at their regular communion service. It is self evident, upoH *ani t*ry grounds, that the old ■yfttezn of passing the one vessel; to perhapi scores of persons, each one drinking out of it, is to be strongly coedtmard. Medical science haa clearly proven that most disease is transmitted from one person to another in the form of mic robeß, and with the facility with which these organisms are conveyed from the diseased person to the Strong, it is positively dangerous to public health, for people of a mixed clas?, to >'df ink out of the one vessel, as they do ifc aa ordinary communion service, But whilst a large number of communicants, upon the grounds of health, would favour the individual cup system, upon religions grounds and strong prejudice! they adhere to the old system. They largely base their position upon the idea, that at the Passover feast, when Ohrist took the cup and gave thanks, he gave this aup to them to drink but of, saying " Drink ye all of it," and that the disciples passed it from one to another. A review of the Passover feast and the customs there observed, and also a knowledge of the strict ideas that the Jews had relating to the laws of hygiene, will at once show, that not a common vessel, but indivi dual cups were used in the institution of the Lord's Supper. Dr Nivin in his " Biblical antiquities" gives a very fucciacfc and complete description of the Passover Feast. After describ ing the manner of dressing the Pa6cbal lamb, and the spreading c£ the table, he says :—" The suppsr com menced with the ceremony of drinking a small cup ©£ wine mingled with water. . . Every one had ft separate cup poured out, but only one uttered the thanksgiving in the name of all This was the first cup. . . 'I he table was now supplied with pro visions. . The leading person and all this rest afteriiim, too'x a small quan tity of the saladf with another thanks giving, and ate it. After which imme diately all the dishes were removed from the table, and a second cup of i wiee placed before each of the com pasy, as at first. . This was the eeeoad cup. Another washing of the hands now took place, when the person who presided, taking up the unleavened bread, broke one of the cakes in two, again gave thanks to God and then, with the rest began to eat; each first making use of a piece of the bread, with some of the salad, and the thick sauce, then partaking of th« peace of ering meat, and last of all of tho paschal lamb with a separate thanka giving still pronounced before each [ diah; The meal thus over, thay all } washed again according to tha usage of common meals, and then united in drinking another cup of wine and water. This was the third cup: There wae yet another cup made ready a little time after, just before the co» ---[ pany rose from the table." From this testimony I gather that the LorsTs Supper, is but an adaptation of fact of j the Passover, and that unquestionably at its inception, individual cups wera ! used, as then there is such strong I presumptive evidence in the Sorjp i tures, that at the institution of the Sacrament they were used, .and as i medical sciencs strongly condemns the ! one vessel for all, there is a strong ! argument upon the side of those, who ! advocate the individual cup, and I feel sure, it cannot be -long before the old , system is discarded, and will give place | to the new.



SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITS, FOR LONDON. ___ >** Of OfAh MAIL 3TJfia- "^ MiiJRS, with sapartor "^^^SpwaHK aeoommodationfosalleiaßses -{js'Si^S^Si o | pagaengesß, oalliag at Mmte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply- Vessel (Ton Commander! From Data. aofchic —[7750 Kidley Wel'b'n Sept 13 lonl «-J474BlKempson...i — CARGO STEAMERS. Delphjo 8273 Sowdea Lyfctlton June 2 Waiwsra 6200Stuarb Aofcea 6364 Evans j ~ ~E~W. HANMEB. Agent. r'f 1 H E Jfljftßßfi^' 2SEW ZEALAND £Hral||^S|3iHlPFlNG OO.'S LINE ROYA£i MAIL STEAMERS FOB LONDON, .... *c Teaerlffe <sz'Plymsar.h. Probable final Steamers. Tona. Port. Data. Obarama 3803 • Lyfctelton Vu^ 14 Papauui 6372 Wellicgtoc Aug 23 Wakatane 8000 ' — OJtoher 4 Waimate 5610 — To follow Wakanui 5706 *— „ Pakaia 5628 — •> Paparoa 7000 — » We.ikato I 4767 ■— i> Rimntaka I 7700 —  Tekoa | 4050 ! — „ Sftßgitikei | 7700 i — „ Ruapehu t BCOO i — ) '»___. STor farfjbor parbioalara apply fes FBIKDLANDSR BROS., Lao. UNION STEAMSHIP OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS* S All FRGMLITTELTON AS UJSDER: For Wes&porfc and Greymou bh—Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailinga Bee advertise orient in Christchurch papers Danedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; eference should therefore be made to Ohrletchurch daily papers fot dates and hoar of sailing For further particulars apply to F PERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton ""HENKY"sTEPfIENBON7"" (successor 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, etc., as per arrangement in any part; of the county. Advoncea made on all goods placed ia my hands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown Bnd Island Fruit sold pivately through the week, flud at Auction on^SATURDYS. AGErte: Norwich Onioa Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agenoy Company. P|^NOS and ORGANS on time pay meats from JSOs per month, HENEY STEPHENBON, AUCTIONEER. Frank Curtis, WEDDING PRESENTS. A VERY Choice variety in Electro-plate X_L and Sterling Silver, including a beau tiful lot of Doulton ware, etc., ab prices to euif) the times. INSPECTION INVITED &n "usual my stock of Gold Rings and Brooches, Charms, Muff Chains, Watches, etc., is the largest andt|best eeieoted in the district. SPECIAL ROOM: FOR CHOOSING IF REQUIRED. Wedding rings and keepers 18ct, of my own manufacture I make a special Una of, and are well worth inspecting being far and away better finished than the ordinary article, and costing no mere. It will pay you to call and nee them. Your old gold, rings, etc, re»made in the same style and fiaiah at nominal cost. Wedding rings ALTERED IN SIZE WITHOUT CUT TING WHILE WAITING, BY SPE CIAL MACHINERY. Silver watchea from 30a upwarde, a fu stock of JEtothem-m.e, Waltlismas, etc, always on hand. Spectacles specially fitted for reading at night. Spectacle fitting by my system is not ga©s« work, glasses being fitted. to suit the eight) perfectly in every case. A special room for testing. Glasses from 2s 6d. Teat iug frees Repairs ac usual, neat, prompt), and reason able. Silver oharais in .great variety from Is t pwards. A. - AGE.R, AEOHITEGT. AROABE CHAMBERS, ASHBURTON. Tff yon wanfe a NEW HOUSE, or Altera tions, ©i' Newest Style of Deoorations,] CONSULT MR AQER. Oall and see the NEW FIBKOSE BLIND, Imitation ofiVenetian, ab half the price. : 5 191



TN THK OOUEBB OF THU NEXT FEW DAYS OUR ' Travelling Representativej , M C. Mclntosh, Will call on you, soliciting yonr order We are Agents for the Celebrated li McCormlok f> Binders, Big 4 Mowers, | AND Daisy JReapers. i Also the— P. & P. Manures, The Ifinssts Fertilizer In the World. SOILS ANALYSED FREE OF CHARGE. Morrow, Bassett & Go, ASHBURTONj



1 H. M."JONES. H. M.fJONES. STATIONEKY BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. 4)CA AAA ENVELOPES, imported direct. Commercial Envelopes i &O\J % \J\J\J from 3s 6d per 1000; 5000 at 3a per 1000. Boxed Stajionery, latest styles, from 6d,|9d, Is, la 6d,*2s|box PIANOS. ORGANS. 44 payments of £1 each will purchase a splendid overstrung, fall— i trichord, massive iron-frame Piano, up-to-date in every particular. Only £1 required to be paid at time of purchase. OaII and see this before you buy elsewhere. Organs from 10s per month ; Pianos from 203 per month. < j BICYCLES. ETC YCL ES. ! i A thoroughly well built, strong, well finished, up to-date Lady'a or Gentlemen's Machine, guaranteed, for £14 10s, for one Month Only. h. m. Ton c s . david thomas, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSUBNCfi & SHC\CdS \Z3r3SC VALUATOB, WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, ABHBURTOK, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Livestock —Tlnwald and Ashburton'alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Pats, Hides, fete, on Mondays f Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought ana Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horae and Furniture Sales |held on Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT F|O]R— Matson and Co., Ohristchureh Booth, McDonald and Co., Chrielohurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. W.ood Co. Bowron Bros,' Belting London and Lancaahira' Insurance Company Graham's Fofsfe Rot Compoaifeion Wright, Stepheneon and Co, Dunedin Belfast Manures Vacaara Oil Company's Agricultural Oils PLANET JR., GARDEN AND FIELD TOOLS. RARAIA DISTRICT SALES. I Have made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & 00., Merchants, Rakala, to acb as my AGENTS for all Auctioneering Work in tint District, and in con wlth [them It will be ray endeavour to make the RAKAIA BAI.E A SUCCESS., DAVID THOMAS, Ash burton I ha?o the following properties In my hands for Sale— 2000 AORFS WFCBTERFIELD. 600 „ OORWAR 1760 „ BA.NGITATA 1000 „ LAURISTON ALSO— A complete Suburban Property, containingß7;jAcres, Graham's* Road; D. THOMAS ASHBUBTON



Manning & Go's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THE BEST IN THE MARKET Fqual to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashbnrton—Messrs Shbak man Bros. MRS HUNT. REFRESHMENT ROOMS Meals a* All Hopes; Tanored Street, opposite McConill's Stables. Biisleeb shop in town. ? 30 WANTED KNOWN. J, L. HIGGB HAS Paints, Oils, Turps, Glass, Scrim, &c,, also choice Paperhangings. PRICES LOW. High Class Decorative Work a Speciality. Don't forget. 7 64 Colbma»'s Building, Tancred Street. OWING to a great increase ia business, we have arranged for extension of premises, and to avoid removing and sfeorin a lot of our Stock, will hold a Genuine Clearing Sale For One Month, previous to the builders commencing operations. This is an opportunity rarely met with of obtain ing New and Seasonable Drapery and Cloth tag ab Greatly Reduced Prices.—Robert alcobn.



."IT ISN'T" A LTSA.P IN THE DARK. YOU KNOW THAT THE) QUALITY AND VALUE ARI THERE WHEN YOU PURCHASE A PACKET OF HONDAI-LANKA CEYLON PACKED^AND SEALED TEA NEVfSR 801 D LOOSJS—Packets and Boxes only. FENCING MATERIALS. STAKES, STAKES, STAKES Barbed Wire. Plain Wire. IRON STANDARDS to order ia apy] quantity. COAL. COAL. COAL. O YOU Want Good WESTPORT COAL! IF YOU Want Good BLACKBALL GOAL! IF YOU Want Good NEWCASTLE COAL! IF YOU Want the Most Economical Coal in the market, get "SHAG POINT." 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., REMOVED TO MITCHELL & TURNER'S OLD PREMISES, TANORKD STREET NOTICE TO FARMERS. ABB GASH BUYERS 01? PRIME Mil LING WHEAT IN ANI QUANTITY Please take your Samples to the Mill We can supply Oornsacks at coßt price, CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) J. B. HOBART, Manager 17th Mar-ih, 1900.



NEW GOODS FOB WINTBB. NICHOLAS & PIGKFOID TTAVE pleasure in informing their numerous Patrons that they have landed ' ex' Matnari' imothar shipment of Boots, Shoes, Slippers, and E v eni ng Shoes FOR WINTEB TltfADB Included amongst these are Ladies' Gentlemans', and Childrena' Warm Slippers, (A. splendid variety,) The whole of our Imported Goods have been purchased direct from the Manufacturers and marked off at the very lowest margin of profit j and we confidently assert that in no other ! shop in the district can a better assor ted Stock, at soch uniformly low prices be found. EVENING SHOES Upwards of 20 different Styles in Laeies' Evening Shoes to choose from, prices from 3s to 18s @d > Gentle mena' Oourt Shoes in ail styles, and at wonderfully low prices, NICHOLAS ~& PIGKFORD, EAST STREET. BAKER BROS., FURNISHING TrNDERTAKBRS, ÜBNISHING U NDERTAKERS, DIRECT Imporfcers of Beet and Latesb Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHING?. FUNERALS conduced with the greatest care and sat?sfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanui Road and Oaes Streets, and Baker and brown's Ooach Factory. MOTHERS ! Have you delicate children who are always taking cold and sub eeb to croup t If so, try Tonking'a Lioseed Emulsion, which will cure where »11 other medicines fail. Sold by local ehemtslß and grooersin bottles, Is 6d and 2a 6d. 246 ' Smoke New Venus



, ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ~T 0A N 8 GRANTED PROM [and upwards, at carrenfc rafcem- Fall Particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager, Office —Tapered Street. MISS BESSIE SIMMOJNPS. MUSIC Seller and Teacher of the Violia, Muaical instruments of eveij descrip tion VIOLINS a SPECIALITY. Mueic and Songs by every mail. First-class Quad* riile Band. Burnett Street, 4 83 Opposite Publishing ompany LLEWELLYN OWEN, . M'C.S.M. I CERTIFICATED TEACHER. | LOO&L Representative of the London College of Music,§and>f the Musical International College. I "PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOuINE, SINGING, HARMONY AND COUNTEKPOINT. H. UNDBIL1 V E. USDBIIiI. T H UNDBILt J& 00 FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS" TANOBED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths in Stock. Private Address, Peter Btreet, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care ef Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 1 A T Mas Aloorn's Sale—Trimmed Mil- XjL linery half price*, Felts, Strawa,Ribbons, Winge, Quills, Flowers, all greatly reduced. Special bargains in Laces, Embroideries and Underolothing. Corsets from If lid. 10 per cent discount on stamped work, Berlin Wools, Perlines, Silks and Arasenes during the sale. T3UILDERS will find it to theif advantage j JIJ to get estimates for Ironmongery from } Haedley Beos. I ' NewVenaa *



MRS JOHNSTON TfiBAOHSR of the Pianoforte and Siugiag. Havelock Street. MONEY TO LENIX I HAVE Trust Monies for Investment) in Bums of £500 to £5000 on Firm Moktoaob at lowest current rate?. DAVID ZANDER, TaicredeeStrt . MIS» OARbONT~~~7 nnEAOHER of Pianoforte and Organ L For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of WIII3 and William Streets nea Wakanui Road East. ' |i 1 j L i L _i_jj im... ijjilL—JJL-: 1.9 Six- Months ia Bed in the Wellington Hospital and Undergoes an Operation, but 'Plantekoa J cures Bim, also cures His Daughter of, Chicken Pox. Victoria Street, Petone, Nov. 22, 'S9. To Propiietors, Pia.itekoa Uemedies. Dear Sira,—For over three years I have suffered from Hydatids and Enlargement of the Liver, Two years ago I was admitted to the Wellington Hospital, and after o»r> ful and thorough examination by the doctors, it waa decided that I should undergo an operation. My condition at that time was very low, my liver Ibing swollen to such an extent that the doctor outlined 16 on thn skin with a pencil. I remained in the Hospital six months, most of the time confined to my bed, and although every attention was bestowed upon me by She doctors and others, I lefb that institution very litile improved in health. However, I resumed my usual occupatkm at the local Gasworks, bat shortly after waa compelled to ley up again, this time with Jaundice in addition to my old complaint. You can readily understand my condition was awful. I suffered terribly with pain in the stomach and bowels. The feeliug ustd 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 any permanent good, until I used your wonderful PLANTEKOA. This medicine seemed to attack the disease almost at cnee, and after giving it a fair trial, it has fulfilled my blghtst expecta tions. The paia at the stomach is gone, my liver has resumed its natural state, the jaundice has disappeared, and cay skin is now quite clear. My appetite is splendid, and I can eat Bnd sleep and work now with pleasure and comfort. I might also add to this note that while nsiog Plantekoa, we gave some to our little girl, who had the chicken pox very badiy. 15 con jane" tion with Plantekoa Ointmen% a cure was soon brought about, I give you this testimonial of my own free will, and shall be pleased to answer any enquiries relative to my case, either personally or by letter. (Signed) Stewart Dtjndas Gokdon. Agents — AUSTRAL BOTANIC COY EAST STREET. ■ Wholesale— Plantekoa Proprietary, 'Wellington. A CARD. A Branch Office has been opened by the undersigned at Messes Nioo&l Bros , Eaa Street, where they will oarry on practice &b Barristers and Solicitors. MAUDE & HARMAN, Solicitors, Chriatchurch Money^to^Lend at LoweßbfCurrenb Bates? oa Freehold, Security, No Procuration JBee, MAUDE & HARMAN, 12 48 . Aehburton. Coughing Yet? 9 It Is unwise to let a Cough, '^fjft tun on. Frequent coughing -wT Increases the irritation in the ■■ bronchial tubes, and is the fej| forerunner to serious lung ' disease-CONSUMPTIGN. C*easote& femulsvoxv oj Cod ftvev Oil Positively cares Coughs of any kind. Not by drying up the Cough, but by cutting the phlegm and healing the irritated passages. LANG'S EMULSION is so perfectly blended that it is pleasant to the taste, and so easy to digest that young babies and most i delicate invalids take it regularly. 4? Physicians Recommend It. Your Ohtmist or Store will supply you. a , PRICE_2g« ■ ■ / 1 UftS i liuna 1 Gunts ! Dq.ubk-Bawe tjT Breeoh loading rrduoad to £3 10» U first class guna reduced feo prices to suit any •pQ t E*amima6 Habdle* Bros.



E W HANMER. B. W. HANMBR, TO FARMERS. mmmmmm ij I AM prepared to make very liberal cash advances on all produce—Grain, Wool, Frozen Mutton or Lamb, Sheep 3ktns, etc, etc, which may be plaood in my hands for sale here—or for sale by my representatives iv London. I shall nob charge any Commission here for the advance—and my representatives in London having the fall knowledge of dealing I with all produce consignments which they may receive, and having plenty of money to meet my drafts, will nob sacrifice anything entrusted to their care, if there it 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 consignor, is a very strong fea ture in the mode of doing their, business, which has always recommended them. E, W. HANMER. CHEAP FARMS NEAR TINWALD FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. Q A ACRES, with splendid little Home stead. The farm ie in good heart. i Also,— ! 114 ACRES, WITH HOUSE, Etc. 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 Ashburton for business. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at) his Musio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton, or at Commercial Hotel. - J. V. DE BEEB, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. ! A VERY CHOICE AND HANDSOME COLLECTION OF i Opal Jewellery. This Gem is now more fashionable than ever, and is at last receiving the attention that its beauty always warranted, but *as long withheld, owing to unreasonable superstition. PENDANTS, BRODGHBP, PIFS, Designed as a memento of the War. I SCARF PINS, An exact miniature in Gold of the Lee-Metford Cartridge. A Beautiful Assortment of GOLD MUFF CHAIN j INSPECTION INVITED. J. V.DEBEER, East Street, Ashburbon. Established 1876. FOB OHRISTMi S PRESENTS AND NEW fEAR GIFTS, Amo WEDDING PRESENT GO TO GEORGE JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Streeb, Ashbartoa. THE CHEAPEST PLA.OE IN TOWN OB WATCHES, CLOCKS, A.ND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION INVITED.* ISS W SIMPSON, Teacher of Piano forte, Havelock Btreeb, Eaafc Bolt wishes to notify that) she has ft first-class Quadrille Band available for Dmicm, Wed ding parties, Concerts, and Socials. For Termß & etc., apply to D. LeitjJH, Burnett Street. 7J77 '.' LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMEKS COAL. OUTPUT haa Trebled daring the lal twelve months IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. ; This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Sfaeaim ' \ni Household Coal in the market. ■ Used tn the Woollen Factory and Canto oury Floor Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WF.ITE FOR PRICES 10 G. T, PARK, MOUNT B(XME RS. 4 Cinnamon Care, Wahoo, Koolibat or Benjamin Gum s>° g AsHsuaioir DbdgOs.



j Smoke the Best. dunlop'S There is no reason why fjfli'TlJp M U /%^AP% <A W you shouldn't—Pi doesn't jj'. : g "\MMr^ ff^'H :--.'" ■ ■ cost any more. ' • » pp--'^. M^^^^9^A/\'mUFtr^m^ Ask your Tobacconist. I IS qUlfc l)e Best.



Li Suig's Coffin For Sale. -— ■—■• — Li Hung Ohang'a coffia was put up for auction at Marseilles on June 23 under singular circumstance?. During his globe tour of 1896, Li carried with him wherever he went a coffin in which; in case of death, his remains were to be conveyed to the Flowery Land. When embarking for borne at Marseilles, Li seems to have considered the coffin u«e~ lest freight. At auyrate, he left it at the hotel, and the proprietor not caring for his weird souvenir, passed ifc on to the Customs Dapot, where, after repcw ing the statutory period, it figured in the periodical sale of unclaimed belong ings. There was no bidder, ,,



mONKING'S Unseed Emulsion, whiflh X has come to stay in Ashburton iflk certain cure for courHs, colds, and all cheat compiaime. Sold by all looal chemiiti *n% grocers i*» bottles, Is 6d&nd 8 6d, 2 New Venus SMOKE NOSEGAY TOBACCO, The Latest and Besb Mannfactored by 0 Williams & Co, Richmond, V.A,