The Ashburton Guardian.

W, xxi, m 5093

Ashbdrto^ : FriJay, April 20, i9OO.

price : One Penny

England's Isolation.

To the •' Anthenaeum'' of February 21, 1885—a time when few people here took any particular interest in the colonies, *nd the , phrase *'cut the painter" was used very j freely at Home and in Great; Britain—Mr, Theodore Watts Dunton contributed » sonnet i the spirit of vchioh is so much in accordance with the views we nearly all hold to-day, as to make it permissible for me to draw atton^ tion to it: (" England stands alone—without an ally %) " She stands alone : ally nor friend (hath ■he," S»id Europe of our England ; her who bore Freedom's own captains—Warrior-Queen wore The glaive of conquest but to make'meu free. Then out from Summer's home oapie o'er the sea, By many a coral isle and scanted shore," An old-world cry Europe had heard of yore From Dover cliffs: '• Ready, aye ready we !" And England smiled: " Europe forgot my boye— Forgot how tall, in yonder golden z?ne 'Neath Austral skies, my youngest bo; 8 hid grown (Bearing brave swords and bayonets now for toys)— Forget 'mid threatening thunders—mainly noise— The sons with whom Old England * stands alone.' "



Shipping FOR LONI>O.S, ,^A OOTTAL MAIL STEA t^S^. **' MKRS, with snperioi •wtomm<3dation forailalasse? <;,-— -> .-#&m o | p aSßsn g 6raj calling a* Monta Video or Rio, Tenerlflfe and Ply. month. Vessel Ton Commander From I Date. Gothic -TOOKidley WelVn April 26 lonic «. 4748Kempson... — "July IS CARGO STEAMERS. ""* Kumara 6250 Scotland Well'tor May 2 (Dokomaru 6238 Maxwell Well'tor May Mamari 35838anki „ Vlay ~"~ ™~ E. W. HANMBH, , ' Agent. iiiM f|°*H E NEW ZEALAND HIPP ING OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, 71a Monte Videe, (Eeneriffe St Plymouth. Besb Accommodation for all Classen of P&asengerg at Loweet Rates. ____ ______ Stdam@r» Tonr. Departure, Date. Wakatane 6000 Wellington April 28 Wakanui 5706 — May 17 Fakaia 5628 — Jnne 14 Tekoa 4750 — July 12 Papanui 6372 — jLofollow__ For farther particulars apply to FRIKDLANDER BROS., Lso. Agenta. Aahburten. NIo¥~"STEAMSHiT~O6MPANy Of NEW ZEALAND. Limitkb •TEAMERS9AII FRCMLITTELTON AS UJSDER: For Weebpon and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Tharß day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Ohristchuroh papers Dunedin — 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 j eferonoe should therefore be made to Chrlstchurch daily papers foe dates aud hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F, FERRIMAN, Agent, A.ehbnrton ""henby" stephensonT"" (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND jOMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniturs, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'ciook. Clearing Sales of Stock, * Re usenold Furnl are, etc., as per arrangement, in any part the county. Advanoea made en Goods placed in my naiads for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agei:t : Norwich Duion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay mecta from f£&& per month. HENBY STEPHENSON, jOJOTIONEER WA TED KNOWN—Jam Jars- Mason's Finest) Jars, pints 4s 9d, Juarta 5s 6d, half-gallons 6a 9d per dozen, elly Tumblera 2a 6d per dozen. Largest Stocks and Lowest Prices at Fletcher Ebos. KNOWN—That our old p7e VV raises will bs dosed on and after Saturday, Maroh 10. Customer* 'will find on in New Shop, Burnett Street.—Mitchell ft Tpbnk*. TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS & OTHERS A. SIMPSON, (LATE OF REID AND GRAY'S.) BEGS to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and snrroanding dis tricts that he has commenced business as a SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITH and hopes by good Workmanship and Moderate Charges to merit a share 6i pablid patronage, All kinds of Implements made and repaired. Horses shod in the latest approved style. Corns and other diseases of the feet cared. A first-class Wheelwright kept on the Premises. Note the address, — WAFANUI ROAD, Nearly opposite the Central Hotel. s _________ 3 MONEY TO LEND PBIYATELY. TANORED STREET, Next GAs"jCoMi>AN?'s*(o;moEs |^[O HEY ™TO LEND *o^ JArrangement^fr Jg|) AND UPWARDS, , Upon any Security. TRADE BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments can be arranged. AWi Business SiBiOTLy Oonfidjsnwai.. DAVID ZANDER COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. A ENT FOR-Sub Fire Insurance OfSoe and Canton rive Tnsuranoa Office. '* Fob this Blood is Life "— CLARKE'S WORLD - FAMED BLOOD MIXTURE is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Ec zema, Skin and Blood Diseases, and Sores of all kinds, ite effects are marvellous. Thous ands of testimonials. Sold in bottles, 2j 9d, and lla each, by Chemists and Paten- Medicine Vendors everywhere. Sole Pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Copn tihs DBCGf Co, Lincoln, England



NOTION OF REMOVAL. MESSRS MITCHELL & TURNER HOPE TO BE IN OCCUPATION OF THEIR NEW PREMISES ON SATURDAY, MARCH 10. **«.. SHOOTING SEASON. 1900 HARDLEY BROS, PLUMBERS AND IRONMONGERS, BA&T STREET. TTAVjS TO HAND THEIR STOCK OP GUN 3 JASD AMMUNITION Direct from the Manufacturer*. • COMB AND SBIE OUR STOCK OF CARTRIDGES. New Club, Eley (blue), Pegamoid Shulfcz, Kynock'a Lake Elleemere (smokeless) 'New Rival, Etc. POWDER AND SHOT of all sfzss and q mlity. GUNS at Prices to suit everybody, cri hire or firae payments. Breech-loading Guns from 50s. 3-UNS REPAIRED at reasonable prices, and all work guaranteed. Good Stock Always on Hand of PUMPS, TANKS, BiTEH, Eto. DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE & ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tlnwald and Aahbarton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Woo! Throughout the Season Grain Bought ana Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held <m Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT FOR— Matson and Co., Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and Co., Chrislehnrch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rob Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co., Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures ' 'iiSSWi Vacuum Oil Oo.'s Agricultural Oils RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HiRDY & CO., Merchants, Rakala, to acb as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and in con junction with them It will be my endeavour to make the RAKAII SALE J! A SUCCESS. D4.VID THOMAS, Ashbarfcon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, 4SHBURTON. J HAVE STILL IJSOME BLOCKS OF THE ; LAGMHOR LAND FOR jSALE ither for Residential Purposes or in Farming Blocks, THE BEST AND CHEAPEST LAND AT PRESENT IN THB M A R X |B T . ALSO,- Spiendid Farm Methven, 150Q acres, thoroughly'[lmproved. ALSO,— 1000$ Acres Prime Land, Lyndhursb. ALSO,- Very complete^Sabarban Property, containing 87 Acres,"GrahaittXßo^j ALSO,— 1450jAcres,8Mayfield, thoroughlyjimproved 1 D THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



\'»• • o)\ Bros IN "CO "? Mrothc-TJ3, . H.|F. \L. A. Nicoii. AUCTION EER«, ACCOU SHAREBROKKRS, VALUATORS, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERA AGENTS. CENTRAL AOCTION BO"MS EABT STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF MEROHA>J>FSE, FURNITURE, & PRODUCE, in oar Rooms every S A.TURDAY, commencing at 12 30 p.m. CLEARING SALES conducted in any p*rb of the district ab lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods p'aoed In our hands for absolute sale. FRUIT.— We receive regular consign* I ments from Auckland, Sydney, and the ands. NEW SEEDS always in stock, including Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and Turnip Seed. SRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples rot» farme-s who have parcels for isposai. Station Books kept and audited We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4| -\nd 5 per,cent / Farms, House Properties, and Building | Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. Wo invite those wishing to diapo; •fof.tfeeir properties to communioato with us SKINS & PELTS.-We ara buyers Rt h'ghest market rates, as agents for Messrs Murgatroyd Bros, Woolscourers aud Fell mongers, Christohurch YJT^E ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND 14MBS AT HIGHE6T MARKET RATES. NICOLL~BROS., East Street, Ash-burton. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. TjIARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own arcounb can book space at any time to suib tneir own oouvenieuce by com municating with ua. fy NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGffNTS, CHRISTCHUROH MEAT COMPANy. Limited. rnHE OSRISTOHUROH MEAT CO X LIMITKDI ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other-crop, and to suib any description of soil. ' 3RBATLY INCREABED PRODUCTION WHEREVER ÜBED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE NlOOiiL Bbos. store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application; Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention, NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS MRS ALCORN hor t by Belling for a few weeks at—and in some cases below Wholesale Prices to make more room. Several caies New Goods bough bab large discounts will be included, so thab customers may rely on getting genuine bargains ab this Sale. WANTED KNOWN—Honey Kegs, 4s 6d each, 601b Honey Tins (patent lids) 2s each, Butter Boxes with parchment) lining Is lid each, ab Flbtohir Bbos.' Cash Supply Stores. _ - THINGS - IW mT H KNOWING rfIHAD You can SAVE MONEY 1! yon Buy your Boots frcm NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES, Sbreeb, Ashburton.) 3 BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made to Measure < Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment being exercised of the Formation of the Feeb. Workmanship and Materials CHARGES MODERATE. I Br|ng Your Repairs to — NICHOLAS & PICKFORD 1 Late McDonald & MoDiarmid. i ■ — ■■- H. UndbiiiL , [b. okdbili. 1 H. UNDBiLL ATsD CO., T7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS i JJ URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON j EVERY REQuSITE ON HAND. J Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath n Stock. Private Address, Peter Sbreeb, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care ef Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2



B. T. CLA.RK, GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKbR. Tanored Street, (Next McOonell * Compton'j. Stables.) A GENT for Billings and Knowle's Spray ZTL l Jumpß and B^mous Insecticides. .Spray Pumps, complete .. £2 Koowles' " Sweet Nicotine " 2a per bottle. „ Kilt 'Em Quick la 9d per bottlt.  Paris Green 2s 6d per lb. „ Helabore Powder 2s per lb. INFORMATION GRATIS. It cannoibe said of the American Blight Tbafc to the Orohardisb ib gives delight, So Spray ib well without compulsion With French "Kesoskne Kmolsion." The cherries and pears are covered with slags, The Vines are Infested with naughty wee Bugs. But n«irer say die, have you not seen There's death In the spray of "Sweet NlOOTIKB." The Aphis black and the Aphis green Are the very worst pests the peach has seen. They allow neither fruit nor tree to grow, -. | Thtn why notgive " Swbet Nicotine " » ■how. [ Your fruit trees will soon be nbthing but 1 stumps If you've not got the Eense to use "Knowles' Pomps." The San Jose Scale is coming yonr way, And your cry then will be " Let us Spray," " Let us Spray." If you wish to destroy the San Jose Scale Put a pinch of Saltpetre on the tip of hie tail, One of fine Charcoal, another of Sulphur, Touch with a lighted match—Ob, Lor. J What a buster ? Catch hold of his throat and open his throttle, And dose him with " Bordeaux " out of a bottle, When he's swallowed a pint or a quarb at the most, He'll be dead as a nail, or quail upon toasb The larva of the Codlin Moth Is more destructive than the Goth. So tike my advice as soon as he's seen Give him a spray of " Pakis Green." We have peats by the millions, Which give us the Dumps. ! They are coming in Billions, 1 Thank " CLARK " for his Pumps. A CURD. A Branch Office has teen opened by the undersigned at MESSIis Nigoll Bbos,, Bast Street, where they will carry on practice as Barristers and Solicitor MAUDE & HARMAN, Solicitors, Chiistohurch Money to Lend at Lowest Current Rates on Freehold /Security. No Procuration Fee MAUDEJ& HARM AN, 1H 43 Aghburton. Established 1880 Telephone 69 BAKER BROS., EIURNISHING TTNDERTAKERB C URNISHING U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Beat and Lates Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanol Road and Gass Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE ;WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! " The Bambler" HAVING sold oat of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have juso opened tip a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN •• RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ! ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS ' n all sizes and all fitted with the eve*-, asting G & J detachable Tyro. I ALL. AJND INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. ')THER MARES FITTFiD WITH G & J TYRES* P. THOMAS, MISS CARBON. fTIEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL For terms, etc., apply ab Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets near akanui Road East. MBS ALCOBN is now showing a well seleoted stock of New Winter Milli nery, Dress Goods, Capes, Jackets, Mac intoshes, etci Ladies' and Children's Under clothing in stock and made to order WANTED KNOWN-Thab Mas Mo Gbbgor has commenced business in Ashburton again, next to Wm Patching's, East Street, and wishes bo solicit a fair share | of the patronage of her old customers and S the general public* Hob dinners, fish suppers, tea and coffee daily ab all hours. Vacancies "ay a few boarders. 3 171 "money ' ~~" npO LEND, on approved really good free- JL hold security, two special sums of £1400 and £1350 respectively. Apply to I W. BULLOCK.



"TT ITADATIO, THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY IS YOUR FRIEND. TEST THB TRUTH OF THIS STATE MENT! CLERK 3 AND BUSINESS MSN. IF YOU SUFFER FROM COLLAPSE OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM, DHE PERHAPS TO HEAVY STRAIN AND PRESSURE OF BUSINESS, READ THB FOLLOWING TESTIMONIAL :- Dear Sir— About 18 months ago I waa forced to give up my position, owing to an attack of Con gestion of the Brain, caused by EXCESSIVE STUDY AND WORK. For come time I was very ill, and was under the care of four of the best doctors in New Zealand. I found that although I had recovered from the Cerebral Congestion THE NERVOUS SYSTEM hod received such a ebock and had become so weakened that my medical advisers informed me that I would have to take perfect) test for a long time, and that it would be from 2 to 3 YEARS before I would thoroughly regain my strength and bo whab I had been prior to my breakdown. Knowing of the wonderful r<sultß which had followed the hiking of Vitadatio I resolved to go io for a course of it, and after drinking about 12 LARGE BOTTLES of the MBDI CINF, I rpjoics to be able to say that I »m now WELL AND STRONG again, and an joy the best of health. I feel that I cannot; but let young men who struggle through the weary days of their rffioe work, feeling so weak and ill that life has very few pleasures for them, know what your medicine h«s done for me. To all snch I earnestly recom mend Ynad&tio, as I am perfectly sure it will thoroughly tone np the system and drive all impurities out of the blood. Yours very sincerely, EDWIN C. SERVICE. 11 Lmthorpe," Newtown, Sydney, Dec. 16/99 S. A. PAJ.MER, Distributor-General for Australasia. Price of Vitadatio, 5s 6d and 3s bi. AH Chemists and Grocers Head Office for N. 2. 39, Manners Strtet, Wellington. fin) i ii _ — iii ii m J. WILSON, SiaN-WBHEK LARGE STOCK Of WALL PAPERS, WINDOW GLASS, MIXED PAINTS, PICTURE MOULDINGS, ARTIST'S MATERIAL, &o. BUPNETT STREET, opposite Mail Office Telephone 65 TTTE ARE ALREADY PREPARING * TO MEET FASHION'S DEMANDS FOE AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1900 And we take this opportunity of THANKING OUR MANY CLIENTS FOB THB VERY LIBERAL SUPPORT ACCORDED US DURING OUR SALE SEASON, NOW CLOSED. J. Ballantyne & Go m 9 OASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH



TtH»S ■■! • ' PUNLOP'S 'V. j>m^r> IS THE . I ,g-^ w-^ w-^ <f^ 'V F No ... i—IDEKDYir- • I WANT . , TOBACCO . . Tobacconists ■ |Li^^-^--._-_^-^J L —1



GUNS. GUNS. GUNS.. Cartridges Cartridges! Cartridges, Shot, Caps. Wads. BEFORE Buying any of'the above Sporting Requisites call on "THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," who has a splendid selection of Guns, etc., by all the best known makers. TO Builders' and those aboub to build I hare in Stock a Choice Assortment of Tile and other Register Grates, Ranges, Mantelpieces, and all builders Ironmongery at Lowest Prices, TOOLSJ TOOLSI .TOOLS'. I have an immense Stook of Carpenters' and Mechanics' Tools, all of the very best maker, and warranted, at prices whioharenow recognised ac the Standard Bedrock Hardware Prices in the Aehburton County. . Jfr-REMEMBER THAT MONEY SAVED IS MONEY EARNED & BUY FROM GTV/TTI'TiTaT'VTC! \ THE people's practical iron • IVAHi-L/JL/XIM O, / MONGER, Burnett Street. Agent for Cleveland and Imperial .Hover Bicycles, WISfEB IS NOW FAST APPROACHING, OUR CTJSTOiWERS W7ILL FIND A FIRST CLAB* ASSORTMENT ;Cif LADIES CAPES, JACKETS, M.AOiVXW XOoJtliiife (IMMENSE VARIETY) LAMBSWOOL MERINO AND KNITTED UNDERCLOTHING—. Oombinations and Bloomers from the Leading Mill?. GENTS' CARDIGANS, OVERCOATS, COVERT COATS, WATER PROOFS, STORMPROOF, & OIL COATS, (all of reliable makes). ALL WOOL SHIRTS, MUFFLERS, LAMBSWOOL PaNTS & TIFP. SPECIAL LINE IN MEN'S SERGE SUITS. MEN'S HEAVY BOOTS ALL PKICES. LADIES AND GIRL'S CHEAP WINTER SLIPPERS. SEE WINDOWS AT, " '' NORTHCOTE & HEFFOKD'S, "THE CORNER,"



FARMERS TN WANT of> CLOVER CUTTING | MACHINE I -SH 0 U L|D BUY No other than the I MoCORMICK Daisy Reaper, The Strongest a and Best ia the World, i MORROW, BASSE IT & Co., ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager „ .. ' - \ ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING ( AND i INVESTMENT SOOIEIr. mHE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY A. ON DEPOSIT * Twelve Months 4£ per cent. Full particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. Office: Tancred Sfcreeb ' Smoke Hew Venus



MR DONGKES, | HAVELOCK STREET, rnEACHEK of Violin, Mandolin, and X Harmony. Terms' on application. 1173 i __- . __ _ FOR THIS MOKTJE ONLfT B. V. DAYEY, i I 25, Tuam Street, i CHRISTCHURCH 1o NLARGING Photos, 12 xlO worked in Li Indian Inks, and Framed in Gilt 22 x 18 for £1 Is. Water colours £1 s*, oils £110?. I have been delivering thonsinds of photos in New Zealand for the last six years, and have given every satisfaction. We can select; a photo from any group or make any alteration, I will guarantee these to be as 1 good as tha ones I have been delivering for £3, and will last for ages. Don't forget to bring along your photo at once. Send them along to my Address ai above. Orders re ceived by post or otherwise. Should you require one copied from group, kindly place x (a iross) tinder the one you wished copied. The photos are worked by 1 ha bast artists in the Australian oolonieß. This will last til Ist May. 3 12 " NOTICE" ~ NOTICE. Mrs Rchottom HAVING again taken over her Studio, wishes the Generul Public to know that she ia doing ONE DOZEN CABIN! TPHOTOGRAPHS, Enamelled, And one only 12 x 10 ENLARGEMENT, worked in Indian Inks by a first-class artist; framed in Gilt, size 22 x 18, foe the sum of £1 is. £1 Is. Specimen* on view at the* Studio, Moore Street, opposite Royal Hotel, and Mr Jones, E%st Street, Ashburton] 3 129 VISIT NORTHCOTB AND BkBTOBD's for yout Autumn and W'oetr Millinery. See windows.