The Ashburton Guardian.

1l xxi. no* 5208

Ashburto.v ; Tuesday, September 4 IPOO.

PBiCE One Penny

AN UNWELCOME ANSWER;

The" Boer delegates were favoured with some plain speaking by Mr Thomas Grant.of Chicago, when they went. West Mr Grant wrote : —

i You issued what is called an "ultima tum " to Great Britain, commanding her to withdraw^ her troops from her owja territory within a given number of days. Great Britain not havirg removed her troops aB ordered by yon, you immed iately invaded the nearest British terri tory, took forcible possession of it, annexed it by proclamation to your own country,, established local governments in every town that you occupieJ, levied taxes on the inhabitants, and, in fact, acted as absolute owners of the country. This is what you call fighting for yoijf independence." The British did not in* vadeyour c untry. Ob, but you say they intend' dto do so. That is a mere assertion unsupported by any evidence.. The fact is you begun this war in a moment of madness, when you .were Buffering from what the French call -" tele montee, " and Ihe Americans v swelled head." Now, when things seem going against you, jou ran round the world for sympathy. You say that you are fighting for the same principle that our American forefathers did in tho end of last century I can use plain langu age as well as President Kruger, and I say that statement is a deliberate lie. Our forefathers fought because they ob jected to being taxed without any repre sentation in the taxing body, That system of taxation withoui'representation is the very thing that you .foers have been carrying on in South A frica. You have been taxing Englishmen, Ameri cans, Germans, and all foreigners with out giving them any voice in the govern ment of the country. My personal opinion is that the only mistake—the criminal mistake, I would say—which the British Government made was in saving you from the Kaffirs, who, but for England's interference.would have wiped you off the face of tbe earth.—Australa sian.

Uniform of the Irish Guards

The War Office are at present (writes a London correspondent) de voting their energies to a consideration of the badges and buttons the men of the Irish Guards are to wear. When they have decided on these they will proceed with the formation of tho regiment. So far they think the buttons will be arranged in fours, and have on each a harp and crown. There will be a shamrock on the collar, but the discussion is not yet concluded" whether the badge on tbe shoulder strap shall be a shamrock or a star of St Patrick: 'Ihe buckle of th© belt is to be tbe latter. There will be four buttons on the sleeves, aad. four on the skirts of the tunic. The forage cap will have either a green band or a green piping, with a star of St Patrick in front. The bearskin is to have a plume of St Patrick blue. ■ The most minute consideration has been given to all these points, and it is thought that when they have been-finally decided, and approved of by tbe Queen, that the War Office may then set about bringing the regiment into being, Unfortunately, it is quite possible that by then the public will have forgotten the occasion which called tbe regiment into existence.

Colonel Schiel and the Treat ment of Boer Prisoners.

The Times gives prominence to the following frcm Lieutenant-Colonel Scbiel";—

Sir,—ln your weakly issue dated June 8 appears a report stating that a French gentleman residing at St. Helena has mentioned in a letter to Sir Howard Vincent, M.P, that I am not satisfied with my treatment as a prisoner of war on this island. I beg to give that statement an unqualified denial.

The treatment meted out to me and the prisoners of war during our stay here by the commanding officers, Col onel Leefs and Colonel Evans, is so kind and generous that it would be unjust and ungrateful to allow such a statement to pass unchallenged.



KAW SAVtfv- .-NO ALBION COMPANY lIMITED, FOR LONDON. _____ j_ OOTAI.. MAIL STISA- Sfej. "' MERS, withsuporioj wm&~ aseomraodiktlonfof »Uolw»ee of passangora, orillngal Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Fly. month. __- Vessel {Ton Commander From J Date. G^7"ZTOoKldley , Wel'fn Sept 15 Soni — K748 Kempson... — 1 "~OARGO STEAMERS. Delphic f8273 3owden ILyttlton June 2 Tftaiwera 6200 Stuart I \ Aotea 6364 Evans f E, W. HANMER. Agent. *—" LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS FOR LONDON, be Video, Teneriffe 4 Plymouth pp_____final Steamers. Tens. Port. Qa*6 Qtarama 3808 Lyttelton Vu<? 14 Papaaui 6372 Wellington Aug 23 Wakfttane 8000 — Ootoher 4 Waimate 5610 — lo follow ~ Wakanui 5706 —  Rakaia. wv, 5628 — » Paparoa v 7000 — Waikato 4767 — „ Rimutaka 7700 — „ Tekoa 4050 —  Raogittkei 7700 — „ Ruapehu BCOO — „ Per farther particulars apply te FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lsn. 4IIIIMI" ■ M _ M ________________,  rTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited TEAMERS* $*AII FRCMLITTELTON ASUNDER: 9ss Wesbporc and Greymouth—-Weekly Wellington-— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—-For extra sailings see advertise mrat in Christchurch papers Dm edin — Mondays, Fridays and { alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; eferendd should therefore be made to Ohrlstcharch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing ' For farther particulars apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton immmmmmmmmmmmmmammm*mamammmmmmmmmm HENRY~"STEPHENSON," (successor to Alfred Harrison. J Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stook Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, $it 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni tnre, etc., as per arrangement in any part of the county. Advonces made on all goods placed in my bands for Sate. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold pivately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDYS. Aobots Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company k Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay menta from SOs per month. HEISRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. a oabd! A Branch Office has been opened by tbe undersigned ab Messes Niooll Bbos , Eas Street, where they will carry on practice as Barristers and Solicitors. MAUDE & HARMAN, Solicitors, Christroh cb Money to Lead at Lowest, Current Raieaf «ea FreeholdfrSeaurity. No Procuration Jjee, MAUDE & HARMAN, 12 48 Ashburton. WEDDING PRESENTS AI?ERY Choice variety in Electro-plate and Sterling Silver, including a beau tiful lot of Doulton ware, etc, at prices to aait the times. INSPECTION INVITED As {usual my stock of Gold Rings and Brooches, Charms, Muff Chains, Watches, etc., is the largest andflbesb selected in the district. SPECIAL ROOM: FOR CHOOSING IF REQUIRED. Wedding rings and keepers 18ot, of my own manufacture 1 make a special line of, and ara well worth inspecting being far and away better finished than the ordinary article, and costing no more. It will pay you to call 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 OCT. TING WHILE WAITING, BY SPE OIAL MACHINERY. Silver watches from 30s upwards, a fu atock of Hotlier«^iß, Walthams, etc, always on hand. Spectacles specially fitted for reading at night. Spectacle fitting by my system is nob guess work, glasses being fitted to suit the sighb perfectly in every case. A special room for testing. Glasses from 2a 6d, Test ing free 1 Repairs as usual, neat, prompt, and reason able. Silver charms in great variety from Is ■wards.



I SK H OS. SEE DS. SEEDS. 1900. :- - StfiAsoiT, - . :iooo. Nimmo and Blair's FAMOUS STANDARD SEEDS VEGETABLE SEEDS FLOWEK SEEDS 3d. PER PACKET. Id. PER PACKET.} NIMMO AND BLAIR'S SEEDS GROW. FEW JQUAL. NONE BETTER; ALL THOROUGHLY TESTED BEFORK BEING SEIsT OUT. ORDER EARJUY - - And have your Seeds in hand when it is time to sow. CATALOGUES CAN BE HAD ON APPLICATION. FLOWER SEEDS in one hundred varieties This liso {Deludes the most hardy varletias as well as the showi'pßh, and each packeb contains more than sufficient Seed to p'aufc in an ordinary garden. SOW THEM AND YOU WILL NOT HAVE ANY DISAPPOINTMENT. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Market House, Ashburton. DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INBURNCE k EHriTS VGriilSr VALUATOR, WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Llve'Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, 'etc.,^on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought ana Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT FOR- Mateon and Co., Christchurch Booth, McDonald and Co.j Christchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Font Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co, Dunedin Belfast Manures Vacuum Oil Company's Agricultural Oils PLANET JR., GARDEN AND FIILD TOOLS. RARAIA DISTRICT SALES. I Have made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, to act as my AGENTS for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and in con with |them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SAL.E A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, f Ashburton I have the following properties in my bands for Sale— 2000 AORFS WKSTERFIELD. 600 „ CORWAR 1760 „ RANGITATA 1000 „ LAURISTON ALSO- A complete Suburban Property, containing 87"Acres, Graham's Road 23 Acres, Dromore, opposite the sohool, live fence, well watered, half in crop, half in grass D. THOMAS ASHBURTON JN THE COURSE OF THE MaDLDUIg & (JO'S NEXT FEW DAYS OUR NEW SEASQN'S Travelling Representative, BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, M C MolntOSh, IN WIBWAHD PINTS, THE BEST IN THE MARKET Will call on yon, soliciting yoar order Equal to the Leading Brands of We are Agents for the Celebrated ENGLISH ALES. "McCormick" Binders, Agentß for Ashbnrton-MEssfcs Shear . man Bbos. Big 4 Mowers, .___ and MRS HUNT. Daisy! Reapers. "R EJ RE s H M~^~N,? R°« Ms a J * r A.\i Meals at All Hotras; Tancred Street, opposite MeCoNXtr/s Stables. Also the— Busiest shop in town. 7 SO _ _ ■ WANTED KNOWN. P. & P. Manures, j. L . higgs HAS Paints, Oils, Turps, Glass, Scrim, &c, also choice Paperhangings. The Finest Fertilizer ia the World. PRICES LOW. High Class Decorative Work a Speciality. Don't forget. SOILS ANALYSED FBX3E OF 764 Goumav's Building, Tanored Street. CHARGE. — ■ ■ — AT Mas Alcorn's Sale—Trimmed Mil linery half price, Felts, Straws.Kibbons Mf\¥>l>t\W RnQQflff $ fin Wingß, Qailla, Flowers, all greatly reduced. IVIUf tVWy UaaoUll Vb l/l/« Special bargains in Laces, Embroideries and Underclothing. Corsets from 1* lid, 10 per ASHBURTON oen6 discount on stamped work, Berlin 1 Wools, Periines, Silks and Arasenes daring ' i the sale, i



THE NEW AUTOMATIC KNITTER. — ——ix:- ANDREW ORR TTAS been appointed SOLE AGENT for the grbove Mi shines, Orders now taken for delivery Ist March. Will Knit a Pair of Socks in 35 minutes, Stockings in 50 minutes. A Ohild of 12 years of age is able to work it. ' For further particulars apply to the Agent, ANDREW OR.R. "THOUSANDS DBINK? UNBLENDED HONDAILANKA CEYLON PACKED AND SEALED TEA AND ARE ENJOYING PURE TEA AS THE^ NEVER ENJOYED BLENDS ARE YOU ON THE LIST? Agents—Shearman Bros., Carson & Son, Cooch and Co., Ashburton, and J. Gudsell, Tinwald. NOTICE TO FARMERS. fs ARE CASH BUYERS op PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN "ANY. QaMTITY Please takeyonr Samples to the Mill We can supply Oornsacks at cost price, CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) J. B. HOB ART, Manager 17th Mar-Jb, 1900. «|k rpEACHER of the Pianoforte and SHBP "uMauiTa BAKER BROS., tt4" M CERTIFICATED TEACHER. FURNISHING TTNDERTAKERP, _ URNISHING *J NDERTAKERS, LOCAL Representative of the London DIRECT Importers of Best and Latett College of Music, and of the Musical Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. International College. FUNERALS conduced with the PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN greatest care and satisfaction, at most ?SV*£^ Sf. NGING ' HARMONY reasonable charges. AND COUNTERPOINT. Corner of Wakanui Road and Cass H* Usmihh < ™««. Streets, and Baker and brown's Ooaoh NEW GOODS ''j|^||Hh T C,>' NICHOLAS & PIGKFOBD | Th umomli ~l co TTAVE pleasure in informing their FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS nWerous Patrons that they have landed'ex r TAftfORED STR™. ASHBURTON Mamari' another shipment of GVEBY REQUISITE ON HAND. Boots, Shoes, Slippers, and Poilßhed oo®nl a Speo,al^ Evening Shoes AOhoioe Assortment of Artificial Wreaths Kru-*Y* wiWT<ipn m» An^ Private Address, Peter Street, directly FOB WIN X MLAX, Akf ikUH, behind Oddfellows' Hall; alao care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 Included amongst these are Ladies' ——L- jt~~t_,. .... Gentlemane', and Children^ Warm G TT fJ-"R A VTTfi Slippers, (A splendid variety.) °* £X * VTXWi. V JLD, The whole of our Imported Goods SHAREBROKER have been purchasod direct from the .T. Tr . -rvrvr * tct/^t * v * Manufacturers and marked off at the AND FINANCIAL AGENT, very lowest margin of profit: and we «,,„„^ confidently assert that ia no other HEREFORD STREET, shop in the district can a better assor- CHRISTCHURCH. ted Stock, at such uniformly low ____ prices be found. _ ELIABLE Information on Dredgin EVENING SHOES Correspondence Invited. Upwards of 20 different Styles in OoDEa . Bedford McNeill's, Morelng and Laeies Evening Shoes to choose from, .Neal'e, A.8.0. Code (fourth prices from 3s to 18s 6&; Gentle- Edition, mens' Court Shoes in all styles, and at „ -"— wonderfully low prices. MB ALBERT ROBERTS, Ashburton NICHOLAS ~& PICKFORD, GRATIi I EAST STREET. ' ; ■ I - — - MONEY. TO LEND. FINEST Roller Hour, 2001bs 14s, „„„. IQOlbs 7s 6d k 501bs 3s lOi, and 251b T HAVE T/ u?i™ omeß for in 2s; Bran 3s 9d per bag, Sharps 6a 9d per J- Bumß °£ ,£SOO fco £5000 on FIRST bag, at Punsou Bro»., Gash Supply Moßrowart to™^™ 6gj* OT^ j Stores' Tanored Pteeet !



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DON'T Naturb may cure your NEGLECT oough without aid, bub you J COUGHS, can't afford to chance it. A cough that is lefb bo care itself is slowly overcome at best, and there is apt to be some weakness lefb to make the next cough come easier. We have two really good remedies for coughs and oolds. BENJAMIN GUM is specially suitable for recent chill 1. It is I pleasant to take, cures very quickly, pre vents inflamatory symptoms a.nd allays annoying tickling and hacking cougha. TOWNEND'S CINNAMON CURE is specially suitable for chronic coughs, though it will break up a rrcmt attack as quickly as any o her medicine made—Cinna mon has been proved in Pasteues Institute to possess great destructive power over &I 1 bacilli, whilst being perfectly harmless to human beings. We have received- some' flattering letters as to its efficacy in con . sumption, bronchitis, asthma, dvsentry and in typhoid fever. Becjimin Gnm Is 6d and 2s 6d. Cinna monCure 2« 6d; Obtainable everywhere ; soleproprietorg and manufacturers—L<msby'e Wahoo M.PG Coy, Ltd, Dunedin. FRIDAY AUGUSi' 31, 1900 Six Months in Bed in the Wellington Hospital and Undergoes an Operation but * Plantekoa' cures Him, also enres His Daughter of Chicken Pox. Victoria Street. Petone, Nov. 22, '£9. To Proprietors, PJaatekoa Remedies. Dear Sirs.—-For over three years I have suffered from Hydatids acd Enlargement of the Liver. Two years ago I was admitted to the Wellington Hospital, and after cmful and thorough examination by the doctors, it was decided that I should undergo an operation. My condition at that time was very low, my liver being swollen to such an extent that the doctor outlined it on the skin with a pencil. I remained in the Hospital six months, mosb of the time confined to my bed, and although every attention was bestowed upon me by the doctors and oihers, I left that institution very litilo improved in health. However, I resumed my usual occupation at the local Gaaworka, but shortly after wa9 compelled to Joy 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 feeling used 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 yoar wonderful PLANTEKOA. This medicine seemed to attack the disease almost at r nee, and alter giving it a fair trial, it has fulfilled my highest expecta* tions. The pain at the stomach is gone, my liver has resumed it* natural state, the jaundice has disappeared, and my skin is now quite e'ear. My appetite is splendid, and I can eat and sleep and work now with pleasure snd comfort. I might also add to this note thab while using Plantekoa, we gave some to our little girl, who had the chicken pox very badiy. In conjanc" tion with Plantekoa Ointment-, 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 Gordon. Agents— AUSTRAL BOTANIC COY EAST STREET. Wholesale — Plantekoa Proprietary, Wellington. fwEAK LUNGS^p> G Can get more Comfort, l l' More Nourishment, 5 Flesh and Blood and Strength, out of U 7 • • • ne $ Emulsion of C°d LidfP Oil Than from the Finest Beef. Beef strengthens only the already healthy system. Lane's Cheasoted . Emulsion soothes Lung Coughs, and hoius the irritated bronchial tubes. It gives warmth, strength, and vitality to , .1 the whole body. Nothing equals Lane's Chkasoted Emulsion in nourishing properties. Ib is the one medicine that will positively cure Consumption, and make you lit for hard every-day work. It is Good for the Baby, j .$• It is Good for the Man, # It Is Good for Old Age. ' Ask your Chemist for LANE^S. If he tries to sell you anything else, refuse it. ... PRICE ' 2s. " ~~ ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. LOANS GRANT, D PROM £25 and upwards, at current rates- Full Particulars on application. Office —Tanored Street. i'Uil. fSAL^ A FARM of 265 Acres. Springfield District, Rural Section 32643, mostly n English grasses. For terms and partiou ars apply to; X. BULLOCK., Agent,



E W HANMER. — n ■■ lni — _=3 E.W.H4NMBR, TO FARMERS. I AM prepared to make very liberal cash advances on all produce—Grain,. Wool, Froaen Mutton or Lamb, Sheep Skins, etc, etc., which may be placed in my hands for sale hare—or for sale by my representatives in London. I shall nob charge any Commission here for the advance—and my representatives \a London having the full knowledge of dealing with all produce consignments which they may receive, aod 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 consignor, is a v ?ry strong fea-„ ture in the mode of doing their bu mess, which has always recommended them. E. W. HANMER. CHErppARMS^NKAR TINWALD ~~ FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. f\A ACRES, with splendid little Home stead. The farm is in good heart. j l Also,— " i 114 ACRES, WITH HOUSE, Etc. Both Farms are well sub-divided and well watered. Apply at once— E. W. HAMMER. TO STAND THR SEASON IN ASHBURTON, Tbe Well-known Trotting Stallion, PEINCE IMPERIAL, By Hambletoniaa 'Bellißoy]—■ Princess. For further particulars apply 8148 j. McDonnell. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE Ashburton Gorge, Alford Forest, ard - Methven Districts, THE THOBOUGHBRED HOBSE CAJOLERY, 1 By Apremont, dam Flattery, by Traduoer, dam Miss Flab, by Peter Flat CAJOLERY is a well proportioned, hand some, fine quality chestnut horse, standing 15.3 oh steel bar like legs, and he left the turf sound in every respect. His performances stamp him one of the most brilliant flat horses we have had, and he was a clever fencer and a master of weight. His pedigree cannot be surpassed Terms—£4 4s with guarantee ; groomage fee ss; £2 12s 6d season For fßEther particulars apply L. TILLET, Groom in charge; Or, W T DOAK, Mount Somers TO TRAVEL IN THE ALFORD FOREBT, MOUNT SOMERS AND MAYFIELD DISTRICTS,; THE DRAUGHT STALLION LA BO URJMR, (Four years old) LABOURIR is by Workman, Dam, Lively IL by Lord Beaoonsfield (106); 2nd dam. Lively by Lincolnshire Traveller (imp); 3rd dam by Prince of Danark, and bred by Mr Scaly of Timaru. Workman by I ord Dunmore (180), Dam Annie (573), by Kilbowie (73) (imp) from Scotland—second dam, Jeannie Deans (263) ; third dam, Maggie Craig (262) (imp) from Scotland by the late Mr Walls. Terms—£3 10s, guaran' ' tee for three mares ; for larger number as per agreement. The season £2 IDs ; groom age fee 50. For further particulars apply O. Green, groom in charge, or Andrew MgFablasi, owner. OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER _ EXPERT (Late of London), TS NOW in Ashburton for business. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton, or at Commercial Hotel. "~ "look CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the l&s twelve months IT IS ÜBEi) EVERYWHERE. This Coal Is the Best and Cheapest Sbeatr \nd Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Oanbn oury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES m O. T. PARE, MOUNT SOMERS. ACETYLENE GAS -^WithouT" doubt the Lighb of the nineteenth century Habdlev Bros are prepared to give esti mates to light up private residences and business premises, wi th this most economic and beautiful light.



| The Health op Lobd Robbrts—A para j graph in a Home paper of July 26th says:— • The health of Lord Roberts is becoming a matter of much concern with the members of his personal staff, Private dispatches re ceived on Saturday at the War Office say that he has practically been confined to bed for ten days, and that his last mea^agea were written by him as he lay on his bask.. It is however, hoped that reßt will completely restore him. But he is advised that ia future he mu«t refrain from long rides—an operation he underwent some time ago ren dering horsemanship particularly distress ing to him _



FOR BALE I HAVE received instructions to Sell a comfortable House of 7 rooms, together with convenient Stables, erected on three quarters of an acre of land, part of which is stocked with choice fruit trees. The house is complete with copper set in aud a good range. The property ia situated in a good looality and has a good frontage £225 will purchase on easy terms F. FERRIMAN. XJILDERS will find it to their advantage to get estimates tor Ironmongery from Harilev Bbos,