The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no. 5153

Ashburton Moniay s Julf 2 1900.

price One Penny

HAUNTED HAMPTON.

Historic Ghosts at the Palace.

That Hampton Oourt Palaca it re ported to be haunted is by no means the least of its many and undoubted attractions, and within the last few days some consternation has been caused by the apparition of a spectral hand moving over the old Flemish tapestries in the Guard Chamber. An artist from the South Kensing* ton Museum, who has until lately oeen engaged in copying the old tapes tries, asserts that a ghostly hand—that of a woman, wearing, among others, a beautifnl marquise ring—frpquenty appeared hovering over the tapestry, so unnerving him that he has discon tinued his work.

It is generally supposed in the palace that it is the hand of Oatherine Howard, whose ghost has long been supposed to haunt the galleries. NOT ONLY APPEARS, BUT SHRIEKS. Catherine Howard seems to be rather troublesome, for not only does she appear, but shrieks wildly through the old mysterious " Haunted Gallery." It was here that she escaped from her , chamber when imprisoned there before being sent to the Tower, and ran along to seek »i interview with Henry JIII, who was hearing Mass in the chapel. Just as she reached the door the guards seized her and carried her back, while her ruthless hus band, in epite of her piercing screams, which were heard almost all over th* palace, continued his devotions un moved. And in this gallery a femalt form, dressed in white, has been seer. coming towards the Royal pew, and just as she reaches it hurries back with a look of d*spair t uttering unearthly Bhrieks till she passes through the door at the end of the gallery. The gallery is now the lumber room for old pictures, and as the staircase is locked up the voice of the shrieking Queen is but rarely heard. Another of Henry's wives, Jane Seymour, also haunts the old-world rooms; a spectre has been s^en to Emerge from the doorway in the Queen's old apartment-p, and wander about with a lighted taper in her hand on the stairs, and in the neighbouring Silvcrstick Gallery, AND YEl' ANOTHER. Another and better-known Hamp ton Court ghost, the accounts of whose appearance are much more definite and circumstantial than are usually forth coming in such cases, is that of Mistress Sibell Fenn, who, in October, 1538— (exactly a yrar'after Jane Seymour's death—became foster-mother to the young Prince Edward. She died at Hampton Oourt in 1562, and waa. buried in Hampton Ohurch, which was pulled down in 1829, and Mistress Perm's tomb was irreverently disturbed and her remains scattered, although one account states that the body had previously been removed. \ But whenever the desecration oc curred, certain it Is—so the story goes— that immediately after the shifting of Mistress Perm's monument strange noises, as of a woman working at a spinning-wheel, and muttering the while, were heard through the wall of one of the rooms in tha large apart mant in the south-wfst wing of the palace. When search was made by the Board of Works in the direction whence these mysterious sounds pro ceeded, an ancient, and until then unknown, chamber was discovered, in which a*n antique spinning wheel was found, and the old oak planks were seen to be worn away where the treadle stiuck the fl>or The idea bro.chcd at the time was that, on account of the desecration of the tomb, her spirit had returned to hiunt the rooms she had occupied during life. WHY DID THEY COME BACK 1

No further manifestations were noticed until a few years ago, when the phenomena were renewed, and have since become increasingly frequent and startling. The low whirr of an unseen spinning wheel, the weird muttering* of a sepulchral voice, and the stealthy tread of invisibio feet have been heard by many, and it is further affirmed that Mistress Penn'stall, gaunt form, dressed in a long grey robe, with a hood over her head, and long hands stretched out before her, has been seen in the haunted chamber. This supernatural visitation w&b rendered the more impressive from the narrator being a recent arrival at the palace, and ignorant of the legend. The judgment of even the most scep tical has been shaken by Mistress Sibell's vagaries, and she may certainly claim to rank among the best avthenti catfid of historical ghosts.— Morning Leader.



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i LLMftlLYlf OWM, j / M-O.S.M. 11 CERTIFICATED TEACHER. »I _ W LOCAL Repreaentatlve of the London " I College of Music, and of the Musical I International College. J PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN r[ DOLINE, SINGING. HARMONY I AND COUNTERPOINT- H, UHDBIb&v [E. DHDBILL TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON ' E V EB V REQO-STTK ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths j in Stock. — I Private Address, Peter Street, directly j behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. S : OSRORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT I (Lata of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Dis tricts every four months— viz, March] July, and November, ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Musio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. or at Commercial Hotel. E& S. KNIGHT are buyers of al » kinds of Second hand Goods. Ad oininp Mrs Khigbke's Boardinghouse " THE bHOW SEASON PRIZE 'POULTRY. /*\WING to the number of new houses v/ recently erected in the neighborhood of the Pelham Poultry Yards, rendering poultry keeping there inconvenient, the Proprietor is prepared to sell cheap the whole stock, including Exhibition Birds, Priaa Wiimera, Young Birds, Etc. For particulars apply the Guabdian Office, or at the PELHAM PODLTRY YARDS PE ER STREET, ASHBURTON MRS JOHNSTON —. rpEACHER of the Pianoforte and Singing. Havelock Street. "~~FOB~SALB. STERLING BICYCLE, in first-olase run nirig order; fitted with new Danlop Road Racing Tyres and the latest Sterliog Roller Chain, and an extra pair of Dun^op Path Racing Tyres, also Handle Bars. The prettiest machine in town. Apply Mail Office IYING SOMETHING for Nothlagla all poppycock and huaibujj, and any sensible person must know this—lt's a Bprat to catch a mackerel. HONDAI-LANKA pure unblended Ceylon packed tea is sold purely on its merits—You pay for the tea and you get the best value in the market— THAT'S ALL. A OABD. A Branch Office has been opened by the undersigned at Messes Nicoll Bros., East Street, where they will carry on practice at Barristers and Solicitors. MAUDE & HARMAN, Solicitors, Christchuroh Money;to Lend at Lowest .Current Ratei en Freehold Security. No Procuration *cc MAUDE & HARMAN, j 12 48 Ashburton. KW.HANM EB, TO FARMERS. j X & A prepared to make^very liberal cash X advances on all produce—Grain, Wool, Frozen Mutton or Lamb, Sheep 3kins, etc, etc., which may be placed in my hands for sale here—or for sals by my representatives !in London. I shall not charge 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 j meet my drafts, will nob 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 j 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. MISS CARSON. TEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets nca i Wakanui Road East. _____ AT Mbs Alcorn's Sale—Trimmed Mil linery half price, Felts, Straws.Ribbons, Winge, Qaills, Flowers, all greatly reduced. Special bargains in Laces, Embroideries and Underclothing. Corsets from If lid. 10 per cent discount on Bfcamped work, Berlin Wools, Perlines, Silks and Araaenes during the sale. EGrGrS. MINORCAS are recommended by the Government Expert as being the best ' layers. I have Purebred Minorca Cockerels for sale, cheap, bred from first prize Stock* 71 H. G. BERRYMAN. y~™~—— ' ' ' "" ALL Loasby's Preparations—Cinoamo Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Benjamin Gum—at J T Cooch. Storekeeper EMPTY Crees for Sale ssuitanle for Sheep Feeding. Only 1 6d eaob. ' Fletcher 850g... Cash Suppy Store.



FENCING MATERIALS. STAKES, STAKES, STAKES Barbed Wire. Plain Wire. IRON STANDARDS to order] in any] quantity. COAL. COAL. COAL. TF YOU Want Good WEBTPORT COAL! IF YOU Want Good BLACKBALL COAL! IF YOU Want Good NEWCASTLE COALS IF YOU Want the Most Economical Coal in the 'market, get "SHAG POINT." Send your Orders to us, and yon wil! save money, and keep year 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, TANCRED STREET



H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. STATIONEKY BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. 2F%f\ C\f\f\ ENVELOPES, imported direct. Commercial Envelopes OU}UV/l7 from 3s 6d per 1000; 5000 at 3s per 1000. Boxed Sta>ionery, latest styles, from 6d, 9d, Is, Is 6d, 2s box, PIANOS. _ ORGANS. 44 payments 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 of purchase. Call and see this before you buy elsewhere.. Organs from lCs per month j Pianos from 20s per month. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. A well built, strong', well finished, up to date Lady's or Gentlemen's Machine, guaranteed, for £14 10s, for one Month Only. h. m. Tone s .



DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER LAND, INSUENCE & E3TATS AGrMT; JVALUATOB, WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock —TJnwakl and Ashburtonlaltarnafcely 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 Jheld on Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT EJO B R— Matson and Co., Ohrlstoharch Booth, McDonald and Co., Ohristohnroh White's Sheep Eip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Font Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures Vaonam Oil Company's Agdculfcaral Oils PLANET JR., 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 SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton I HAVE STILL SOME BLOCKS OF THE LAGMHOR LAND FOR BALE Either for Residential Purposes or ia Farming Blocks, THE BEST AND CHEAPEST LAND AT PRESENT IN THE MARKET. ALSO,— That Magnificent Property known as BARFORD, containing 3760? Acres, ALSO,— A complete Suburban Property, containing 87; Acres^Grahani's^Roadj D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON



ASHBURTJX>T j PERMANENT BUILDING "AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. X OANS GRANTED FROM and upwards, at current rates- Full Particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, I Office —Tancred Street* MONEY TO LEND PBIVaTELY. tancred street, Nex* Gas Company's^Omice jj^[o NE V ~TO LEND ; According to Arrangement from Jgg AND UPWARDS, Upon any Security. TRADE BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments can be arranged. i All Business Stbiotly Confidential, DAVID ZANDER COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. AGENT FOR—Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton Marine rnsuranee Office. '■ ' MISS BESSIE~SIMMONDS] MUSIC Seller and Teacher of the Violi.i, Musical instruments of evet t descrip tion violins a Speciality. Music and Songs by every mall. First-class Quad rille Band. Burnett Street, 4 83 Opposite Publishing Company W. T, ALMQUIST, | PROFESSIONAL dyer, i Thirty-five Years' Experience in America j and Australian Colonies, HA S Started Business of Dyeing, Cleaning, and Pressing, even firat oUss Laundry Work, etc., in East Street, next to Mrs Knight. 6 79 SEVEN 400 Gallon Tanks for Sale (pain ted and galvanised), at Fletrhes Beos. Cash Supply Sfcoreß THE RAPID, LIGHTNING GLOSS TBK ONLY KEMABLE SHIET POLISH IN 3*l E WOULD. TV/TRS MILLER, of Dunedin, the Pro feesional Laundrets, says ;—lt is the best I have ever used, It makes Shirt Ironing a pleasure. Wise Mothers and Sisters try it and save your strength, temper, and patience. Onoe tried, always used. Sold in Tins at SHEARMAN BROS' & JOHN ORB & CO. 5 136 HAYDOCR'B WEN LIVER PILLS. (Sugar Coated A WONDERFUL and extraordinar combination of concentrated medicine. The victories of Science—Electric Telegraphs, Steam and Printing — revolutionised the whole system of the globe, and made man kind wiser and better. So, although there are countless Pills used for disease, and claiming much as to their merit, the remark able discovery of Dr. Haydook has eclipsed I hem all, and has founded a NEW MEDICAL SYSTEM. The Doctors, whose vast doses of four or five pills, enfeeble the stomach and paralyze the bowels, must give way to the man who restores health and appetite with one or two |of his extraordinary Vegetable Pills. One i or two of Db< Haydook's Kew Liver Pibjs ! suffices to place the stomach in perfect order, oreatea an appetite, and renders the spirit light and buoyant. If the Liver is affected its functions are restored, and the Nervous System is enfeebled, it is invigorated and sustained. " SYMPTOMS OF BILIOUSNESS. i 1 The patient complains of a fullness of the itonuch. 2 Distension of the bowels by wind. 3 Heartburn 4 A feeling of weariness, sleepiness after meals 5 A bad taste in the mouth and furre tongue 6 Constipation, with an occasional diarrhoea 7 Headache in front of head 8 Depression of spirits and great lassitude All of the above symptoms go to show notional derangement of the Liver ; and \ w comes the great importance of any c rrc ade as to the condition of the patient. H hould immediately provide himself w th a Liver Stimulant, the most common form of which is a Pill. Daily experience shows that this, when the Pill is compounded properly s the readiest mode of inciting and promot. ing the action of the Liver, and sax. alway be relied ons I have devoted many years o my life in compounding a Pill, that will ac readily and systematically as a Biliou Remedy. I do not believe in great purga lives, and therefore have made a Pill, one o j which is an active and thorough dose, have called it Haydook s New Livjir Pill. They are the true grains and essence of health, and the greatest blessing that Science has given to the world. For Nervous Prostration, Weakness, General Lassitude, Want of Appetite and Sick Headache, Dr. Haydook's New Liver Pills will be found an Effectual Remedy. Each vial contains twenty Pills; Price Twenty.five Cents. For sale by all Druggists Any sceptic can have a vial of Pills ben* him free ou receipt of his name and address, or a trial . Send a postal card for copy of pamphlet— " The Liver and its Mystery." It furnishes valuable information to all. HAYDOCK Jc CO., NEW YORK, U.Bs Catjtion l—Druggists are desired to notice that the name of J H Francis, sole agent, is written across each dozen packages of Haydook's Liver Pills. All without this are counterfeits. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & 0> . Christchurch. WANrED KNOWN—ThaTouroid pre miees will be closed on and aftei Saturday, March 10. Caatomers will find us in New Shop, Buruett Street.—Mitchell & Turner. HERE'S ONE THING about Hondai- Lanka Ceylon packed and sealed tea that is in everybody's interest—lt's all pure tea from the glower a Ceylon, can't sea Packet! in New Zsalen 1, Too expensive, ■



NOTICE. ANY person or persons found Trespassing on the Riversdals Estate in pursuit of gam or otherwise will be prosecuted. W S STRANGE; NEW ZEALAND CONTINGENTS ARE doing their duty nobly and well, and everyone in this fair land are proud of " OOR BOYS "»b we so foodly call them, and while they are fearlessly and manfully braving all dangers, and fighticg the Empire's battles, it behoves US to also do our duty here by attending to our farm and business. Farmers are always in want of DRILLS," BINDERS, PLOUGH SHARES, OIL, STEEL HORSE COLLARS, CORNCRUSHERS, ".LITTLE WONDERS,"; pto. Theße tbiDgs we can supply you with, at prices to suit all. Give us a|| call before going elsewhere. MORROW, BASSETT & CO., ASHBURTON. BAKER BROS., FURNISHING TTNDERTAKERS, URNISHING U NDERTAKERB, DIRECT Importers of Beet and Latest Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. FUNERALS conduoced with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanui Road and Cass Streets, and Baker and brown's Coach Factory. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS'M *' The Rambler." HAVING sold out of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have uso opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPEOIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS in all sizes and all fitted with the ever lasting G & J detachable Tyre. ««THE BAUBLBB, 1 L AJND INSPECT THE STOOK. | Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK OTHER MAKES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES i D. THOMAS. W "ANTED KNOWN—Removal of the old established firm of Mitchell & Turner, from old premises in Tanored Street o New Shop in Burnett Street TpVERY STEP WE TAKE, EVERY Hi MOVE WE MAKE, is with one end in view, viz, to serve the publio well. Hon dai-Lanka Tea, incomparable value—" Al ways Reliable." NO SOONER does an article of genuine merit meet with popular favour and i approval than up springs a multitude of j spurious imitations, " Pitfalls " set to j catch the unwary. Hondai-Lanka Tba< must be on packet and box to ensure the ] Genuine, Unadulterated article ; sold by lisintereited grocers everywhere j



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nicqll ©ros, APPLES, PEARS, 3 ANANAS, ORANGES, LEMONS, WALNUTS, PUMPKINS, ONIONS, POTATOES, ;OHIOKFEED, Etc. TT7E 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 NICOLL BROS. H F Nicoll, E. F. Nicoll, L. A. Nicoll Merchants & General Agents "DUYERS OF FAT SHEEP & L&MB?, WOOL, SKINS, PELTS & HIDES. AGENTS FOR— Christchurch Meat, Co., Ltd. Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd. United Insurance Co,, Ltd. tFire 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 Kbpt and Audited. We have received sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend on Freehold Securities at 4| and 5 pec cent. FEUIT . S| We receive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands, and have in stook Apples, Pears, and Fruit in season all the year round.. S E E~D S . We stock Clovers, Ryegr&ss. Rape, and ] Turnip Seed of reliable quality. ' THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO Limited? 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 j Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS T)TrE ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKEr RATES NICOLL BROS., East Street, Ashburton. NO PADDING, no coupons, no schemes, no guessing contests, nothing but legitimate, persistent pushing of the best and purest tßa Ceylon produces. HONDAI LANKA preserved in thesealed lead packets I and boxes, in which it is only sold, 'and packed in Ceylon. "~~ Bmoke~Hew Venus.



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