The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no, 5168

Ashburton '; Thursky, July 19 1900.

price One Penny

The Price of Coal.

■ ■ # The sharp rise that has recently occur red in this colony in the .price of coal, particularly in Ohristchurcb, ii causing general consternation,especially amongst the poorer classes, to whom even an increase of a shilling or two per ton in the coat of Buck an indis pensable article is a very serious matter indeed; The present state of affaire is variouslyaceounted for,some attribut ing it to a heavy export of coal from Newcastle to China, eotn9 to the stor age by the various Governments for naval purposes, while some pat it down to the recent difficulties with the colliers. Whether any of those v the true explanation of the scarcity of coal generally throughout Australasia is a question we need not here discuss. But the cause of the general rise in the price in New Zealand, and the ab normal rise in Ohristchureh in particu lar, nay be easily accounted for by the fact that at the time when Sydney was proclaimed a plague-infected port, and almost simultaneously the colliers' dispute occurred, Ohristchurch had very small stocks m hand. The delays resulting from the dispute, together with the quarantine regulations, had the effect of creating a coal famine which, in consequence of the increased demand for coal caused by the rast transport operations occasioned by the Boer and China wars, has become more and more acute. It is besidea easy to understand how the freight would be materially increased by the quarantine regulations trebling the length of the passage between New castle and New Zealand. So that on the whole it is not very surprising that New South Wales coal should have advanced to 38s or 40* per ton, which v the price quoted in ABhburton, But the consideration we have mentioned cannot account for the price in Christ church ranging from 50* to 60s a ton, seeing that the price of the Ashburton dealers covers freight between here and Ohristchurch. We may at least con gratulate ourselves upon the fact that our local coal merchants have not taken advantage of the occasion to put up the price. As to how Jong the scarcity of coal in New Zealand will last, even experts differ. Some of those in the trade are of opinion that the pressure will be relieved by the arrival of two shiploads, now under stood to be on the way from Newcastle, containing upwards of 5000 tons while others think that owing to the causes we have mentioned, increased activity in the iron trade and the threatening appearance of eastern affaire, there will be a further rise in the price of coal. The matter so seriously affects the comfort of each a large proportion of the people of New Zealand that the question how we can make ourselves independent of such outside influences in future becomes one of paramount importance. There are vast stores of coal of variola qualities within the boundaries ef these islands, and, although tome of our mines may be worked out, there are on the other hand vast areas of coal measures still awaiting development. There is a large extent of country of this class on the West Ooaat of the South Island practically untouched, aad the same remark applies in a lesser degree to the Malvera Hill district. The exploiting of and utilising these valuable assets of this colony are duties that are almost, if not alto gether, of national importance. It is therefore not surprising that in a country where so many of the functions usually undertaken by private enter prise are assumed by the State, there should be people who think that 1 Government might as well take up the | development of our coal deposits as { carry on some of the other businesses ; they have on hand. Since writing the i above we have received a report of a ; discussion that took place on this sub ject in the House of Representatives i yesterday afternoon, which shows that Ministers are seriously considering the question of taking action in the direction indicated above.

I EXX BAOBDINABT WbDDINCJ —An exbrv ordinary phonograph story oomea from America, It) is said that » Protest wife clergyman was very anxioua to perform the marriage ceremony for his daughter. Shortly before the day Sied for her wedding he be* came dangerously ill, and hia recovery wm pronounced hopeless. Under these ciroum stances the dying man ordered » phonogmph to be brought to his bedside and spoke into the instrument his part of the marriage tar* vice. The phonograph waa placed on the communion table of the church in which the daughter waa married, and this voice, from the grave as it were, united the young oouple.



SHAW, PAVIU. AND U.BI-N I COMPLY, LIMITS i FOR I,OXI*O N. aAfcfeS, with rtapcptoi i il^yWl^r *ocom :wc»cioafojf»lilo;».-tis-"..', ] of paiaengara, oatlUag «& I Montw Video op t«o, Tenwlife and Ply naoabh. Vessel Ton Oommanier From Date. Gofchio „„ 7730 Kldley Wel't't April 26 loal _. 4748IKempion.,. — July 19 CARGO STEAMERS. Delphto $273 Sowden Lyttlton June 2 "VVniwera. »200 Stuart Aofcea p364 Hvans ( ____________ lOTW ZEALAND 'l^BgpjJap HIPPING 00'?, "■"■""" ■'"' '■'■ LINE ROY-L MAIL STEAMERS FOR LOHDON, te Video, Tenoriffo A Plymouth, Probable final Steamers. Tons, Port. Date. W&ikato 4767 Wellington June 30 Pftparoa 7000 Wellington July 12 Tekoa 4050 Wellirg on July — Ob«rama 6372 —■ July — Papauui 3808 — \ug 9 Waimate 5610 — Sept 6 Wakatane. 6000 —- To follow Wakanai 5706 — „ Bakaia 5628 — „ RimuUka —■ — „ B»Qgitikei — —. „ New St'm'i 8000 — „ For farther parbionlans apply te FRIEDLANDES BROS., Ltd. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS S h II FRCBILITTELTON AS UNDER: For Wesbpora and Graymoafch—Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—-For extra sailings see advertise menfc in Ghristohuroh papers Dnnedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternato Thursdays The above are subject) to alteration; eference should therefore be made to Ohristchurch daily pap era for dates and boar of sailing * For farther particulars apply to F FBRRIUAN, Agent, ABhburton (auccessor ho Alfred Harrison,) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND EBTATS AND JOMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock i Produce, Furniture, eto., ■ EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. : Clearing Sales of Stock, Hou«ehold Furni ture, etc, as per arrangement in aoy part of the county. Advonceß made on all goods placed in my hands for Sale. Segular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold pivately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDYS. Age?™ : , Worwioh Onion Fire Insurance Company ' ft Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from JJOs) per month. HE33BY STEPHENSON, AUOTIONEBB. Frank Curtis, Watchmaker, & Jevreller, WEDDING PEE BENTS. A VERY Choice variety in Electro-plate XX. and Sterling Silver, including a beau tiful lot of Doulton ware, etc., at prices to suit the times, INSPECTION INVITED Ab 'usual my stock of Gold Rings and Brooches, Charms, Muff Chains, Watchee, etc., is the largest and>|best selected in the district). SPECIAL ROOM FOR CHOOSING IF REQUIRED. Wedding ringa and keepers 18ot, of my own manufacture 1 make a special line of, and Are 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 OUT. TING WHILE WAITING, BY SPE CIAL MACHINERY. Silver watches from 30s upwards, a fu itook of JEJotherm*i« 8 Waltliums, etc, always on hand. Spsobaolee specially fitted for reading at night. Spectacle Suing by my system is not guess work, glasses being fitted to suit the •ighb perfectly in every case. A special room for testing. Glasses from 2a 6d. Test iog free* Repairs as usual, seat, prompt, and reason-* abie. Silver oharms in great) variety from Is upwards. A. AGE.R,: ABCHITECT. ARCADE CHAMBERS, ASHBTJRTON, TF you wanb a NEW HOUSE, or Altera tions, or Newest Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGER, Call and see the NEW FIBROSE BLIND, Imitation of|Venetian, ab half the price. 5 191



FENCING MATKRi A LS. -; STAKES, STAKES, STAKES Barbed Wire. Plain Wire. IRON STANDARDS> orderjju any? quantity. COAL. COAL. COAL. r TF YOU Want Good WESTPORT COAL! IP "SOU Want Good BLACKBALL GOAL! IF YOU Want Good NEWCASTLE GOAL! IF YOU Want the Most Economical Goal ia the market, get "SHAG POINT." Send your Orders to ua, and you will save money, and keep your temper good. We have all the above Goals, and can supply your wants immediately. "' ' W. H. COLLINS & CO., REMOVED TO MITCHELL &IUKNEK'S OLD PREMISES, TANORKD STREET H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. STATIONERY BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. 2F\C\ HOA ENVELOPES* imported direct. Commercial Envelopes UU * U VyJ from 3s 6d per 1000; 5000 at 3s per 1000. Boxed Stationery, latest styles, from 6d, 9d, Is^ la 6d, 2s box. PIANOS ORGANS. 44 payments of £1 each will purchase a splendid overstrung, full trichord, massive iron frame Piano, up-to-date in every particular. Only £1 required to be paid at time of purchase. Gill and see this before you boy elsewhere. Organs from ICs per month j Pianos from 203 per month. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. A well built, strong, well finished, up to date Lady's or Gentlemen's Machine, guaranteed, for £14 lOe, for_one Month Only. H. M, TO N E S . DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER LAND, INSUKNCE & EUUTfi IGB Sir WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, ASHBDRTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—TSnwald and Ashburtonfalternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, 'eto,,gon Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought ana Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales ,hald on Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT FjO R— Matson and Co., Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and Co., Ohristchuroh White's Sheep Hip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stephensoa and Co. Dunedin Planet Jcnior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures Vacuum Oil Company's Agricultural Oils PLANET JR., TOOLS. * RARAIA DISTRICT SALES. I Have made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakata, to act as my AGENTS for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and in eon with them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAI&. SAIJS A BUOOESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton I HAVE STILL BOME 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,— Tbafe Magnificent Property knowa as BARFORD, containing 3760|Acrei. ALSO,— A complete Suburban Property, containing 87^ Acrea^Grahana's^Road. D. THOMAS ASHBURTON



NEW GOODS FOB WINTEB. NICHOLAS & PICKFORD TTAVE pleasure in Informing (heir tramiroui Patrons that they h»?e Unded' ex Msmari' another ihipment of Boots, Shoes, Slippers, and Evening Shoes FOR WIJNITJEIfc ITCTAiHS Included amon&st these are Ladies' Gentlernans', and Childrens' 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; and we ! confidently assert that in no other shop in the district can a better assor ted Stock, at such uniformly low , prices be found. EVENING SHOES "Upwards of 20 different Styles in Laeiea' Evening Shoea to chooße from, prices from 3a to 18s 6ft; Gentle mena' Court Shoes in all styles, and at wonderf ally low prices, NICHOLAS ~& PICKFORD, EAST STREET. > ■■■ i ■ - . jBAKER BROS., FURNISHING TTNDERTAKRRP, DRNISHING U NDBRTAKERB, DIRECT Importers of Beet and Latest Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanul Road and Oaes Streets, and Baker and brown's Coach Factory. *~ MIBS OARSOST" mEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ JL For terms, etc, apply at Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets" Juea WakaDui Road Eaßt.|



NOTICE TO. FARMERS. ABB CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY Please take yoor Samples to the Mill "We can supply Oomsackß >t cost price, CANTERBURY ! ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) irib M.,.,h. 1900. J. B. HOBAET,M, Mg er] "HEALTH" COCOA IS ABSOLUTELY PURE. FREE FROIW^^ADULTERATIPH. YOUR DIGESTIVE ORGANS' Require pure food. Lour Liver demands consideration In 6he question of drink, lour Nervous System reqnlres a strengthening food drink, and you have this in " UFA ITU >' ftfiPnJk IN PURCHiSING eOCuA It is important that you should exercise your own judgment. If yon drink any thing that is offered yon. you do yourself a gross Injustice. Cocoa should be absolutely pure to ensure its full beneficial effect. TRY " HEALTH » COCOA And you will ttsa it in preference to any other, Sixsubtantialßeasons «HEALTH' 3Cocoa should be used in preference to any other. Isc.-Because •* HEALTH " COCOA is absolat«ly puce, and pure food is essential t3 perfect health, r 2nd.--Becau ß e" HEALTH" COCOA is most economfcal in use, more so than other Cocoas on thn Market, half a teaspoonful nukea a Breakfast Cup of delicious Cocoa, other Cocoas «[uiro a teaspoonful. 3rd.-Because « HEALTH" COCOA, is lower in prine than other Cocoes, a quarter pound tin costing lOd yields fcufficlent for 30 cups of delicious Cocoa. 4tb,-Becauße "HEALTH" COCQA agrees with the most delicate digestion, 6tinju]ates and strengthens tha nervons system, and h the most suitable food I drink for Invalids, Children, and the robust. 6th. -Because •• HEALTH "COCOA is prepared from the finest Cocoa obtainable, and is free from drugs and other injurious mixtures. 6th.-Because " HEALTH " COOOA contains more nourishment than Beef Tea, ; and Meat Extracts, aad should be used by everyone who valoes health. Ttf a Hn of y*HEALTH^ GOGOA and You will never regret it, AGENTS FOX ASHBURTON— SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Makket House, Aehbarton, . . '



Nlcoll Bros. NICOLL BROS. H P Nicoll, E. P. Nicoll, L. A. NiootL Merchants & General Agents TDUYERB OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBS, ""WOOL, SKINS, PELTS & HIDEB£ AGENTS FOR— Christchurch Meat, Co., Ltd. Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Acoident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd. United Insurance Co,, Ltd, (Fire and Marine.) GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD 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. FRUIT . Wo receive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands, and have in stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit in season all the year round.; S E E~D S . We stock Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality. IICnS ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND lAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKET RATISS. NICOLL* BROS., Kast Street, Aahburton. T~HE OMRISTOHUBCH MEAT CO Limited; ISLINGTON ■ MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, , Rape, and an? other crop, and to suit any { description of soil. i 3REATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Niooll Baos. store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS _ J. V. DE BEEB, WATCHMAKER * JEWELLER. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. A VERY CHOICE AND HANDSOME COLLECTION OF Opal Jewellery. This Gem is now more fashionable than ever, and is at last receiving the attention that its beauty always warranted, but was long withheld, owing to unreasonable superstition. PENDANTS, BROOCHES, PIFS, Designed as a memento of the War. SCARF PINS, An exact miniature in Gold of the Lee-Metford Cartridge. A Beautiful Assortment of GOLD MUFF OHAIN INSPECTION INVITED, J. V. DE BEER, Mast Street, Ashburton. MONEY TO LEND. I HAVE Trust Monies for Investment in sums of £500 to £5000 on First Mortgage at lowest current rates, DAVID ZANDER, Tattered Street. EGOS. MINOROAS are recommended by the Government Expert as being the best layers. I have Purebred Minorca Cockerel* for sale, cheap, bred from firab priae Stock. Hi G. BERRYMM. >



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. TO AJN B GRAN TJE D£F R.O.M and upwards, at current rates. Full Particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, __ Manager. Office —Tanored Streett MISS BESSIE SIMMOJNDS. MUSIC Seller and Teacher of the VioHa, Mueioal instruments of em * deacrip tion. VIOLINS a SPECIALITY. Music and Songs by every mail. First-class Quad riile Band. Burnett Street, 483 Opposite Publishing ompany HtWELLYN OWEN, , M'O.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEAOHER. LOCAL Representative fof the] London College ol Mußio,;and,Xthe,sMuiioal International College, PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT. H. Undbilh., [c, ohdbiixl 3JANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON" EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Pohßhed Coffins a Spoolalfay. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreathe in Stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also oare e£ Mr T. Andrewß, East Belt). 2 A T Mas Alcobn's Sale—Trimmed Mil-' .rL linery half price, Felts, Straws,RibboHS* Wing*, Quills, Flowers, all greatly reduced. Speoial bargains in Laoes, Embroideries and \ Underclothing. Corsets from 1» lid, 10 per ' cent discount on stamped work, Berlin \ Wools, Perlines, Silks and Arasenos during ' the sale. , SHEARMAN BRO3« have large eto°* Loasbts Wahoo, Benjamic 8« ' Koolibah, and Cinnamon Cure • 4 Cinnamon Cure, Wahoo, Koolibah of \; BenjamiQ Gum v> 2 Ashbobton i DbooC). J



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■" »■■ » " ■ ■""-".r lypti Jflxtract. . Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, a* per ootnmunics bton made by the Minister for Foreigu Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883 Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract m the market, products of siinpk distillation forming crude resinous oila. In | order that these crude oik may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUOALYPT EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfeotly pure origin, as per information forwarded to ns through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we bates— It is proved by testa by the Medical Client of the Universities at> Bonn and Greifswald Prussia, and reported by Dr. Sohulz,Professor of Parmaoology, at Bon, and Professor Dre Mossier, Director sf the Medical Clinics at Greifswald, that only products that are taturated with oxygen aid freed of aouis, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develops the sanative qualities proper to the plan, All crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpendnee, whiab ire abandoned long since as an internal medicament. These crude oila, or so called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible :— 1 By their deficiency in pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Euoalypti Extract develops moat freely through its surplus oxygen. 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in speoifio density through tae preeenoe nl acids. 5 By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency,of resins and tennates. if these crude oils, so-c iled eucalypti extracts, are applied by mista :e in. cases of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal incarnations, dysentery, etc., the con sequences are most appalling. For safety sake ask always for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. — Sandhurst Victoria, Australia. SANDBH & SONS, . i THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! " The Rambler." HAVING sold oat of my o!<i stuck of these superior Bicycles, I h".ve use o ened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT R A CERS, ROAD RiOftßS. <& ROADSTERS in all sizes and all fitted with the eve*' listing G & J detachable Tyre. " THE KAMBI.KK.' 3j AI*JL> IN3PEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. &CCESSOBIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES ( D. THOMAS. 'PLANTEKOA,' The Most 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 the Vegetable Kingdom and j recognised by the Leading Medical Authorities everywhere. There is no Remedy that has made such rapid strides in so short a time as PIaNTBKOA. Since its in trod action in the Colony the sale has been remarkable. The reason of this is not far to seek. It can be summed up in two words—lP CURES. ; We can produce Testimonials from well known and respected Citizens who have bean cured by one or two Bottles of Piantekoa. after spending pounds on other so called Remedies. We do not know of a single individual who has used Plantekoa but who has derived benefit) therefrom. PLANTEKOA is the mosb powerful Blcod Purifier and Tonic known. Ask for Copy of Testimonials. Obtainable from all Cnemists and Up-to-date Storekeepers. AGENTB Austral Botanic Coy., SAUNDBRS' BUILDINGS. " There's Healiag in Its Touch ' PIANTEKOA OINXMEST, BAKERY AND SHOPT mO LET at a Low Rental. The Triangle X Bakery and Shop, situated near the Railway Station and Post Office. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TCTXET OFFICES in Arcade Chambers recently occupied by Me R M, Cuthbettsoo Solicitor. Rental, 10a 6d par week. DP. BOLLOCK, SMALL Cottage fronting North Belt, near the High School. Rental—Ss P6CWeBkl T BULLOCK, Smoke l*ew~Veiiiii



BSNJAMIN GUM—For Ooaghi »nd Colds A CONVINCING STATEMENT The Manager, Loaabyto '* Wahoo " Mann facfcuring Compaoy, Ltd Chrlstchuroh, May 16, 1899 Dear Sir,—l have much pleasure la feeatify ing to the value of your Benjamin Gam. had been much troubled with a very serioo* cough, which I waa unable to get: rid of, when I waa advised by a friend to try Benjamin Gum. I did ao, with the reenlb that my cough haa completely gone, al though the eighteen-pency bottle ia not yet used up. It is imposaible to over-eittmate the value of this medium—Yours faithfully, A Lawjpbnoe Gee Priuß : la fed and 2s 6d; obtainable every where Wholesale agent — KSKFCKOBKE ProsSKK & Co j Smoke Hew Venw,