The Ashburton Guardian.

V'ol xxi. no, 5248

Ashburton : Tuesday, October 30, 1900.

price : One Penny

Pocket Telegraphy.

A Mr Rosenberg has invented * system whereby wireleas telegraphy can be utilised by private individual* A business man may carry hid receiver about with him and be in touch with his office all day. When for instance he leaves his office to lunch in ft restaurant a couple of hundred yardi off, he takes with hina the little box containing the receiving apparatus. This he sets on the table beside him, and if the bell rings he knows that ho is wanted at the cffice, even though his clerks might not be aware where he was ; and he can receive a message from them. A demonstration of this now invention wat?; recently given in \ the Crystal Palace, London. With the •apparatus used at this exhibition I messages could be sent two miles and j when perfected a distance of six | mile, is expected to be reached.

MEN WHO WRITE TO THE QUEEN EVERY DAY.

Cabinet ministers who are ke?obters.

There are very few men living who can claim tn have been daily correspondents of the Queen; and there is cnly one man in the whole world who is, at the time of writing, discharging that honourable, if at times harassing, duty. To write to the Queen every day while Parliament is sitting ia the privilege and duty of the Leader of >he Houpej and at present the du'y ts loyally av»d no doubt ably discharged by Mr A. J. Balfour, who finds time, amid all the excitements and distractions of debate, to write four page* every night to the Queen, informing her of the day's doings at Westminster. The late Right Hon. W. H. Smith, when lie was Leader of the House, found the distractions of the House fatal to etter writing, and he used almost invar' tably'to slip quietly awsy to his private rotm and write a letter in an environment of comparative peace. IL/re, when hia chief epistolary duty was done—and with him it was always a slow and laboiioua work—he would write as many cf his private letters «c possible, alwayß giving first place to the letters to his wife when sha was away from town, ■.» .

One of these letters began in this charming way: "Now that I have written my usual letter to my country's Queen I shall know n-> peace until I have written to my Queen, who is irere to me than all tfee SoveieigDs en earth." Mr Gladstone, who has pc haps written more of these letters to the Queen than any other man, found no difficulty in writing them at his ssnt in the House; the process, however, often extending ov«r some hours. Early in the sitting—as soon in fact, as question time was over lie would commence his letter on alarg*^ sheet of House of Commons note paper, writing with a qniil pen en a blotting-pad resting on his crossed knees. His writing was, of coarse, punctured with frequent pauses, when he would list en to some portion of a speech which arre«. ted his attention, rise to make an explan* ation, or answer a question, or take part in a division. But through ib all he would cling manfully to his sheet of paper, writing a few words now and then, or at times sailing fluently over a whole page. On one occasion he returned from the division lobby without his precious letter, and the sonosb diligent search failing to discover it he was compelled to re-write U« It was some days later that he found th« missing letter among other papers in hii coat-pocket, into which he had quite unconsciously put it on rising to take part in thedivieion.

Like Mr Gladstone, Mr Balfour, hit successor of to-day, almost always writes his dally letter at his seat in the Boost. He, tco, writes Ib on his knee, in • condition of such huddled-op discomfort that it Ib a marvel how anyone but hhnselt can read it; especially as, under the roost favorable conditions, Mr Balfour's writing rather suggests "the divagations of »H intoxicated fly, steeped in ink, across th • paper." Mr Ba^our rarely commenceß his letter until late in the evening, and it is often a race between his foantain.pen and the clock. Needless to say the p? n invariably wins, and when the H>use rises, the vaiuable letter ia "signed, sealed, and delivered" in a portfolio to a Qaeen'i messenger, who is responsible for its safe conduce to Her Majesty;

Striking Incidents

Writing from Taku, on September 20, the special correspondent of tht Mew York Journal thus describes two stirring incidents : The baUle of Tiaoghsiang on Sep tember 14 was marked by twoitrikiug things, the more startling was th« way the German soldiers carried out their Emperor's order ta exact " exem plary panishment and vengeance." Duriug the ftght they had taken 150 prisoners. Alter the battle these wer» stood up in a row and shot. The other incident was the heroism of a Bengalese lancer, Trampeter AH* Shir. Captain Griffin's horse had been shot under him and he was surrounded by the Boxere, making a last stand for his life. The trumpeter dashed into the mob, cutting them down with bur sabre, reached the officer, gave him a hand, pulled him up to his saddle, And cut his way out" again, saving Ms captain's life in a style that wiU almost surely win him the Victoria Cross.



SHAW, S&TILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR LONDON. OOfiL- MAIL SrEA dHffeht. *& MKRS, with superior Jfplii|^Mr accommodation for all classes s^^* of passengers, calling it Monte Video or Bio, Tenerlffe and Ply month. Vessel Ton Commander From Date. Karamea 5461 Barton ... Lyfcb'n Sept 22 ©othlo «.7730Kidley Wel'b'nJan 31 " CARGO STEAMERS. ~~ Kumara 6000 Scotland Wel'g'n Oot 2S Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell Nov Maori: 5317 Moffatb Nov ~"~~" E Wi HANMER. Agent. nh|H E j^MflN* NKW ZEALAND LINE *"" BOYaL MAIL STEAMERS FOR LONDON, te Video, Tensrlffe & Plymouth. r"" | Probabiefinal S&aamen, Tens. Port. Date. Waimate 5610 Welliogtou Nov 8 Wakanui 5706 Auckland Nov 15 Paparoa 7000 ~ December 6 Faksia 5628 — December WMkato 4767 ~ To follow tTekoa 4050 — „ Papauai 6372 — „ Qtarama 3808 — , ( Rimutaka 7700 | — „ Wakatane 5715 — ,i Rangitikei 7700 — Raapeha BCOO —■ y, _ F«r farther particulars apply tw FBIEDLANDER BROS., L*D. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS* gAII FECMLITTELTON ASUNDER: ¥$t Wesbporfc and Grey mouth—Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings nee advertise tnent in Ohriatoharoh papers Dnnedin — 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; i eference should therefore be made to Qhrleechnroh daily papers for dates and honr of sailing 'JjtFor farther parfeioalars apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton ~HBNRY ~STEPHENBOn7~ (successor to Alfred Harrison.) , Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND JOMMISBION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, qtc, EVERY BATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, eta, as per arrangement in any part of the county. Advooces made on all goode placed in my hands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown sad Island Fruit Fold pivately through the week, and at Auction on SATUBDYS, Agkkt: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company It Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agenoy Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay menta from SOs per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. A OABD, A Branch Offioe has] been opened by the undersigned ab MsjssbbNiooll Bp,os.,Eae Street, where they will carry on praotice>s Barristers and Solicitors. AUDE & HARMAN, Solicitors, Chris trch cfa Money to Lend at Lowes!} Current) Rates? 90 Freehold Security. No Procuration tee, MAUDE & HARMAN, 12 43 Ashburton. G..JESSON, PRACTICAL WATOHMAKIR & JEWELLER, TT"AS REMOVED to temporary premises NEXT MESSRS J. SEALY & CO. East Street, Manning' & Oo's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT. IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THI BEST IN THE MARKET E<|ual to the Leading Brands of INGUSH ALEB. Agents fop Ashbarton—Messes Sheik- MAH BEOS.



SEiiDS. SEE OS. StC DS. 1900. - :- SEASON, - - 1900. Nimmo and Blair's FAMOUS STANDARD SEEDS VEGETABLE SEEDS FLOWEK SEEDS w 3d.IPER PACKET. Id. PER PACKET. NIMMO AND BLAIR'S SEEDS GROW, FEW FQI7AL. NONE BETTER* ALL THOROUGHLY (DESTED BEFORE BEING SENT Otjr.fJ $@T OKDER EaKIiY - - And have your Sefds in hand whoc| is time to cow.; CATALOGUES CAN [BE;HABSONJAPPLICATION. FLOWER SEEDSJin one hundred varieties. This li'sg includes the most hardy varieties as well as the showiest, and evoh packet contains more than sufficient Seed to p'aot in an ordinary garden. SOW THEM AND YOU WILL NOT HAVE ANY DISAPPOINTMENT. — (x) SHEARMAN BROS., 'GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE f& SPIRIT MERCHANTS Makket House. Ashburtoin. -—-j 30,000 ;^^^^^^=s% Cookino*. .Ranges " jf*SS^rff_ , .mnl7i la Use in the Colony H l"''"*'""'^ .i -Jig"*"* 1 The* burn Lignite, Tree Coal, or Wood up n kjy w" wJSI to m 6in « K,lfl H "^^ fe NO SETTING REQUIRED. "f? WBBMBSL J t3*Z\l*^ P Witt» Stove Pipe can be worked out in the ' ' k 59 open. Splendid Bread Baker?. riSy B L With cist iron or copper boilers. The i MB *^s~^L* copper boilerß are large and tin lined insida. j i;»v»i«bih.^ i f - 3BaaJ||r' Repairs aie a Minimum. ___* \.®-\r SH3BSSE9I Mada in all BTzes, single or doubl ovens ■ J Lz ft." _!!„,,, "jij High or low pressure boiler pTuta j —Si~~ZZ^^ — % ■ wm^ g o ]^ jjy R )j Ironmongerg, from whom Oata logues can be obtained, or from bhe makers, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., BQUTHEND FOUNDRY. Princks Street, DUNTCPTN j NOTICE TO FARMERS. ! T^B ABE GASH BUYERS OF j PRIME Mil LING WHEAT IN AMI QUANTITY Please take yonr Samples to the Mill We can supply Gorneacke at cost price, GRISTING DONE ON FARMERS' ACCOUNT. CANTERBUEY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0,,) D. WOOD, Manager Hth Mamh, 1900. WOOL, WOOL, WOOL IAM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, either In Ashburton, Qhristcharch, Tlmara, or for Shipment, This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been fixed as under, viz : — CHRISTCHUKCH—November 22, 1900, December 13, 1900, January 17, 1901, February 19,1901 TlMAßU—November 30, 1900, January 3, 1901, February"!?, 1901 I shall be represented both ab CHRISTOHURCH and TIMARU. WOOLPACKS AND ALL STATION REQUISITES SUPPLIED AT LOWEST MARKET RATES DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. PURE SEEDS. I have lately eiectpd, regardless of cost, the MOST COMPLETE FEED CLEAN ING PLANT south of the Hne, and I now ask Farmers to Inspect the same at work. I AM PREPARED TO CLEAN FOR FARMERS ANY DESCRIPTION OF SEEDS OR GRAIN AND WILL GUARANTEE TO GIVE THEM SATISFACTION I can supply best Ryegrass and Cocksfoot locally grown, also best Clovera, druesed Sy my own Machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated AIso—HURST & SON'S ENGLISH CLOVERS, TURNIPS, RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, &o, D. THOMAS! ASHBURTON J



ABK YOUK FHOE DEALER . • FOR E^EIRY % m ENCOUBAGE PAIE / OOLOfiIAL GUABANTEED. BOOTS & SHOES, T« 1 MANUifACTURED BY i S. ANDERSON, TIMARU. H. M. JONES. h.*M. JONEB. STATIONERY BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. 9^O OHO ENVELOPES, imported direct. Commercial Envelope* £i%J\J % \J\J\J f rom 3 8 6d per 1000 . 5000 afc 3s per 1000. Boxed Stationery, latest styles, from 6d,^9d, Is, Is 6d, 2a box. PIANOS. ORGANS. 44 payments of £1 each will purchase a splendid overstrung, fall trichord, massive iron-frame Piano, ap-to-date in every particular. Only £1 required to be paid at time of purchase,. Gall and Bee this before you boy elsewhere. ■ from IDs per month; PianosJrom£2o3 per'montb. CRICKETING* AM LAWN TENNIS MATERIAL Jußt arrived, ex Gothic, from Wisdeb and Son's, London. RACQUETS, London inlaid, Victoria, Invicta, Champion, Match Popular BALLS, Plain and Covered, Slazenger'p, Silverfown, Wisden's. CRICKET BATS, Warsopp's, Wisden' S all caie, Duke's, Union, Heame.s and others. BALLS, Hearne's, Duke'p, WisdenV, CraveD, Match, and Practice Balls. H. M. J ONE S . LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM. JUST ARRIVED PER *S.S RANGATIRA,'AT T. H. TJNDRILL & CO.'S. LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM.; NEW & CHOICE DESIGNS AND OOEOURS. ■} '• LINOLEUMB' If 1) OILCLOTHS. *Jt.-'-'. ! Tbe Largest Stocks to Choose from, at Prices to suit all, at ! T. H. UNDBILL «& CO.'S. Also, Some Remnants at greatly reduced prices; also, a Large Assortment of Oilcloth for Dados. BEDSTEADS7~BEDSTEADS. We have jusl opened another Large Shipment of Braes and Iron Bedsteads in the latest) designs, direct; from the Best Manufacturers in Birmingham, which enables Hi fcefgive yoa the beat possible value. BEDDING & FURNITURE of all kinds.made on the premises from the best material, j -We invite all to inspect our Stooks. No one pressed to buy, | T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKER. UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE ERAMERS j & UNDERTAKERS, j i TANORIjJ STREET, Nexb Building Society 8 Office



MBS JOHNSTON rpEAOHER of toe Pianoforte and Bir<?ing. Havelock Street, NOSSJECtAY TOBACCO. The Latest and Best Manafactured by I O Williams &Co Ricb>" ■•■«d. V A : NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED 1859. OAPITAL—ONE MILLION THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company, Noted for Promptness and Liberality Paid-up Capital and Reserves, £400,000. Fire and Marine Risks, Also,— Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machine?, etc, accepted at lowest current rates, E. W. Hamner, AGENT OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO (TUNER & EXPERT (Late of London}, T7IBITS Aahbnrton and surrounding di V triots every four months, viz—Marcb" Jaly* and* November* ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN ad his Music I Stadio, Arcade Chambers, Ashbarton, or at Commercial Hotel* WANTED KNOWN—That we are clearing out all odd lengths of Oilcloths and Linoleums, to make room for new Goods, now landing ex S.S Gothic—Mitchell & Turner. FOR Your Spring Costume try us Bresßinaking Department under new management. Style and fit guaranteed—- Norxhoqxi & Heffqbd, " The Qorner.'t



PURERRED PRIZE POULTRY I£J G- O Si. MINORCAS, Brown Leghorns, Andalu* sians, Langßhans, and Dorkings, from 5s to 21s per sitting. 187* H. G. BERRTMAN. BAKER BROS., furnishing ttndertakbrs urnishing Undertakers, 1 DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanai Road and Case Streets, and Baker and down's Coach Factory. Th Undbili*.,. b ondbill T H UNDBILI & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS (EANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Pohshed Coffins a Specialty, A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths in Stock. —- Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care ef Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 LLEWELLYN OWEN, M'O.S-M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. I LOCAL Representative of the London College of Music, and cf the Musioa Internatiotal College, PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY ; AND COUNTERPOINT.



DUN LOP'S • « Does not attempt to compete with inferior brands sold at cheaper prices. i | ■ XZHJ XH3. m^s^ r saie than any °ther T°bacc° I I I '^^^J jT imported into Australasia Is Pi^maJ Ammmm^ JL m> &m^m& sufficient evidence that, its superb smoking 1 qualities have ♦ , TOBACCO . . hit the public taste .®. .



Debility Neuralgia, Biliousness. When the nerves are weak there is no .telling what may happen. You are tired all the time, depressed, restless, and suffer greatly with headache, back ache, neuralgia, and general discom fort. But there is a cure, as Mr. J. Elliott, of West Perth, W. A., well knows. He sends us his portrait, and Bajrs; "For many years I suffered greatly witn neuralgia in my head and also with bilious ness. I had tried many kinds of medicines but without help. I then tried AVER'S Sarsapamia Two bottles nude such a difference in my feel ings that; I was greatly surprised. My general health improved at once, my nerves were stronger, my headache disappeared, and my severe attacks of biliousness were cured." '. Constipation alone will often cause | biliousness, neuralgia, and sick head ache. Ayer's Fills are a safe and sure cure for all liver troubles. And they cure dyspepsiaalso. Proved by Dr. i. C. Ayer& Co., Lowell. Mass.. U.S.A. A PECULIAR CASE UNDER TREATMENT In the Blenheim Hot pita!, BUT IT XAKES PLANTEKOA TO EFFECT A CURE. Read the following. It will Interest you :— Beavas Road, Blenheim, Jane '21st, 1900. To Prtprietor of Planttkoa. De%r Sir,—Kindly permit me to add my grateful testimony to the value of yoar Great Remedy Plantekoa. My wife was suffering frcm a decayed Jaw and fovbbty of blood, and was treated for a month in the Blenheim Hospital, Your Representative recommended me to get Plantekoa for her. .Almost from the tibst dose she commenced to mend, and is now quite herself again. I consider it the best Medicine I have ever known, and shall recommend it to all who softer. Believe me, yours sincerely, W. Day, Junk. If yon are eick or suffering, TRY j PLANTEKOA. It will care you. Does your Chemist or Grocer keep it ? If not, call on CARSON AND CO.. Or Austral Botanic Company, Plantekoa Proprietary, Wellington. ■ - to" LET FOUR Acres of land with comfortable dwelling house of five rooms, etc, thereon, ituated on Racecourse Road, Allenton Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent. \ T a Low Rental, small Shop with Booms XIL attached, fronting East Street. -■' Apply to T. BULLOCK SUBURBAN RESIDENCE. Nicely Situated at the Corner of Eton Street and Wakanui Road 3 ROODS 1 PERCH Q ROODS 1 PERCH O BEING Lots 42 and 43 on tho original Sale Plan, on which is erected a Dwell* ing of 6 Rooms and Pantry, detached Wash house, Coal shed and other conveniences, surrounded by garden and Orchard ab the back well stocked with fruit trees, the Pro perty of Mb Waed. As he has removed into town, he is desirous of effecting a quick Sale on very easy terrnj of payment Particulars on application T BULLOCK. INDUSTRIAL BUILDS# SOCIETY SHARES. FOIfsALE, TTNBXPIRED Appropriation and t* U Share*. £172 repayable by fortnightly payment of 19a 3d, extending over a number of year without interest. APPlyfc& T. BULLOCK ~~~TIfWALD FOR SALE, AA ACRES Qf\ y(J ACRES V\J A short distance Below the t Tinwald Railway tatiot originally part of Graham's Farm, «h' property of Mr T Hiokman If deaired it can be divided into twt allotments, making 45 acres each U, BULLOCK,



TO STUDHORSE OWNERS TTORSE CARjDS & HORSE (RECEIPT BOOKS Printed] abj the^ MAIL and GUARDIAN Office [withj Neatness and Despatch andVo Moderate Prices. TO Stand thh Beason at Wellbeok, TiD*vald, the Imported Stallion OBLjIGADQ Ormonde (winner Bend Or f'vinner ; of Derby and of Derby) l ■ST Si-. Leger »ud L < iy Agnes, by j 3 grandnreofFly. Macaroni (win <s p ">R *OX) ncr of Derby) oo O Shotover (w<noe r Hermit, (winner 1~lI ~l Wot Derby and of T>rby) § JTwo Thousand Strayshot, b"y i Guineas Toxopho!i»e, the j t §__ sire Maskft. o Truppist (winner of the Stewards Hermit) (winner 5 Cup ab Good- of Darby) wood and one of O t^e most bril- — " § § U»nt horses of 3 h . 1_ . ___—: ___ pj Macaroni (win Oner of Derby) Frivolity (winner , of Middle"Park Mias Agnes (one Plate andjAlfe- of the greatest ho r p Pja r k mares in tha Stakes English S t 't a d Book) Obligado is nne of the most lashlonab y I bred horses ever imported from England. I His sire, Orvllle, ia by that greatchampion Ormonde, oat of Shotover, who won amongst other races, the Two Thousand Guineas and the Derby. His gire, Hermit, also won the Darby, whilst her dam Stray Shot is a grand-daughter of that great mare Medicant, an Oaks winner and a dam of a Derby winner Frivolity/ the maternal granddam of Oblis;ado. was a [ very brilliant maro. winning, amongst ' other races, the Middle Park Plate, and jsheißone of the great Agnes family ; in jf»ct. Frivolity is full eistor ia blood to Li'y Agnes, the dam of the great champion Ormonde. The pedigree of Obllgado, back only three removes, shows six Derby winnerß, together with a double strain of the great Hermit and Miaa Agnes families—a blend- Ing of fashionable blood that cannot fail at the stud. Obligado 1 met with a slight accident laSt winter, which prevented him j being properly trained, but he la a beautl ! fu! mover, and before meeting with hia accident proved beyond a doubt that he was possessed of great pace. There Is no I more promising imported sire In Australia ! or New Zealand. TERMS : — Thoroughbred Mates, 10 Gnineas. A 'Limited Number of Halfbreds at 5 Guineas. . Apply to E GATES, ! 96 Wellbeck, Ttnwald. TO STAMD; AT ALLENTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRIOr The Beautiful Bay Horse (16Jhds) GENERAL TRACEY. (Record 5.4.) Byjßeriin-tJennyTraoey (both Imported S IRE of Viqjjpry 11, General-Grlgg, Experience, General Btandish, Traoey Belle, General Shatter, and many other* too nnmeroua to mention For farther particulars, appy to j THOMAS HAROLD, 9 173 Groom in charge J. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER TT AS jast received a Large Shlpmen OF WATCHES, WATCHEB 6 Dozen Nickel Levers at 27s 6& Specially made to order, Strongly built to suit hard wear. 2 Years Guarantee. 8 Dozen NICKEL WATCHES at 20a* The beat value in the Colony. 1 years Guarantee. A New and Eull Stock of Gent's and Ladies Gold and Silver Watches to hand. SPECTACLES New Frames and Lenses on the Interchangeable System. To meet the requirements of Jthose using the famous " LAZARUS' Spectacles a special importation of bis Frames and Lenses to hand. SIG-JEIT TJESTIISIGS- A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED, J. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKER fc JEWELLER, i :■' Ashburton



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