The Ashburton Guardian.

XXI. NO, 517?

Ashburton : Afon.lay, July 30 1900.

pbice One Penny

RECORD PRICE OF CHOCO LATE.

Twenty nine pounds, all bat half-a -crown, was given at Reading for a packet oi the Queen's chocolate. It was sold by auction for the benefit of the mother of ft dead eoldier, and the Mayor of Reading was the pnrchaser—on behalf of the "Daily Express"

IRISH GUARDS UNIFORM

Though not deSorely settled, the uniform of the Irish Guards will be pretty much the B«ne pattern as the other Household regiments. A green feather, white at the base, will adorn the bear skin' The forage cap will have a gram band, and the field Cap green pipingl' along the top, both having the Star of the Order of 8£ Patrick as a badge. Shamrock badges will also be worn upon the collar and strips. On the buttons will be stamped the Irish harp and crown.

THE EARTH'S CENTRE.

Anyone interested in learning what the inside of the earth is like should read an interview with Professor Milne on this subject that appears in the Judo number of Pearson's Magazine, by Mr Cleveland Moffett. The popular opinion, of courle, is that the inaide of the earth is a molten sea. The pro fessor shatters this idea, showing that beneath the earth's crust, which is 50 miles deep, comes a small plastic layer of 150 miles depth, beneath which is a rigid core, extending for 3800 miles to the centre of the earth. " ' My experiments,' said Professor Milne, ciand those of others in recording earthquake-tremors, indicate that oar earth is at least twice as rigid as steel. For instance, seismic waves through the body of the world starting, say, from Japan, reach the Isloof Wight in 16 minuses, which is nearly twice as fact h8 they would come the same distance through solid steel. The greater the rigidity, you know, the faster the rate of wava ..transmission,' We always find that seismic waves from points on the globe nearly opposite as travel much faster than other waves, simply because they pas? nearer to the earth's

centre or region of maximus rigidity. On the other hand, we find that waves from points on our own side of the globe travel to ns more

slowly, since they come along shallow cords in a less rigid region. These phenomena, invariably noted at all our seismic observatories, entirely upset the old theory that the earth's interior is a freely moving liquid, and demon strate apparently that the earth-orange, under its peel of crust, is & tnasa of very much more rigid than the crust itself."

The Mander's Flying Ambu lance Car

Finding that the four-wheeled arney ambulances are unsuited for the work required by rapidly moving mounted troops, Mr Horace Manders, ?,R.0.5., the medical officer of the 12th Bat talion Imperial Yeomanry, has recently designed two two-wheeled oari so constructed that they can more as rapidly as cavalry and travel wherever horse artillery can go. The flying ambulance car consists of a well ventilated body, in which are placed two stretchers and some medical com forts, and an open, roof constructed to take four similar stretchers, all of which are comfortably supported on carriage springs, to which they are securely fastened. An awning is provided to be used if rf quired. The flying hospital car is built after the fashion of an Irish car, with comfort able Beats for those wounded who are able to sit up. In action the two cars are designed to act and work together in harmony and accompany the usual medical officer of the battalion or squadron. The moment casualties begin to occur the hospital cat is brought up to a sheltered spot aa near as can be done with safety from fire, and instruments and dressing! are prepared. The bearers unhitch the stretchers from (he ambulance, and take them to the front to pick up the wounded and carry them to the car.



SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPLY. HMITK.U, FOR LONDON. i^om%> MKUS, «ri*hsnp«ior -'"•h-4**-*^w of pa<s-3eng«r9, calling at Monte Video op Rio t Tene?iffe and Ply mouth. Vessel Ton Commander From Date. Qobhio -. 7730 Kidley Wel'b'u Apri!26 loai _.|4748 Kempson... — Jaly 19 CARGO STEAMERS. Dalphio 8273Sowden Lyttlton Jane 2 ■Waiwera 620OStuarb Aotea 6364 Evuns



E, W. HANMEK.. 'ft HE LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS FOR LONDON, te Vide®, Taaorlfe & Plymgaih.



} Probable final ( Steamers. Tens. Port. We. W&ikato 4767 WelKngfcon J>mo Paparoa 7000 Wellington July '. Tekoa 4050 Wellicgion July — Otarama 6372 — July — Papatmi 3808 — ,%ug Waimate 5610 — Sept Wakatane 6000 — to follow Wakanai 5706 — „ Rakaia 5628 —  Rimutaka — . —• «i Rangitikei — — t * NewSt'm'i 8000 — I 



Fer fnsrbbe; parbioulaFS apply t® FRIEDLAHDER BROS., Lud. Union stislmship comlpany OS 1 NEW ZEALAND. Limited teTEAMERi? SAII FKCMOTTELTON AS UNDER: For Wesbporß and Grey mo nth—Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchurch papers Dunedin — 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 ; eference should therefore be made to wkrtstohurch daily papera for dates and h:>nr of sailing ' For further particulars apply to F FER RIM AN, Agent, Ashburton



HBSNBY STEPHEN6ON, (isacoessor to Alfred Harrison.} Established 20 yeara. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND jOMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of- Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, afc 12 o'o/ock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement in any part of the county. JLdvonees made on all goods placed in my bands for Sale. Regular CoEsignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit cold pivately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDYS. Ageito? : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company k Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company, PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay meets from 80s per month. HEHBY STBPKENSON; AUCTIONEER.



Frank Curtis. Watc&Miaicei', & ; Jeweller. WEDDING PRESENTS. A VERY Ohoice variety in Elecbro-plate £jl. and Sterling Silver, including a beau tiful lob of Doulton ware, etc., at prices to Bait) the times. INSPECTION INVITED Ac "usual my stock of Gold Rings and Broqchea, Charms, Muff Chains, Watches, etc.,]ft the largest and^beab selected in the < "diatncfe. SPECIAL ROOM;FOR CHOOSING IF REQUIRED. Wedding rings andkeeperß 18cb, 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 at nominal cost. Wedding rings ALTERED IN SIZE WITHOUT OUT TING WHILE WAITING, BY SPE CI&L MACHINERY. Silver watches from 303 upwards, a fu stock of'



TN THI COURSE OF THE NEXT FEW DAYS OUR Travelling Kepresentative, M C. Mclntosb, Will call on you, soliciting your order



ISothermns, WaJthams, etc, I always on hand. Spsctacles epeoially fibbed for reading at aighb. Spectacle fitting by my aystem ia not gaess work, glasses being fitted to suit the sight perfectly in every case. A special room for testing. Glasses from 2s 6d. Teßfe ing free> Kepairaas usual, neat, prompt, md reason able. Silver charms in great variety from Is rpwards. A^ AGER, ABOHITEOT. ARCADE CHAMBERS, ASHBURTON. TF you want a NEW HOUSE, or Altera tions, or Newest Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGER. Gall and see the NEW FIBROSE BLIND, Imitation of Venetian, at half the price. 5 191



We are Agents for the Celebrated <£ McCormlck " Binders, Big 4 Mowers, AND Daisy Beapers. Also the— P. & P. Manures, The Finest Fertilizer ia the World. SOILS ANALYSED FREE 0F • CHARGE. Morrow, Bassett & Go, ASHBURTON



H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. STATIONEKY BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. 9^A OH A ENVELOPES, imported direct. Commercial. Envelopes &U\J* \J\J\J f rom 3g 6d per 10 Q0; 5000 at 3s per 1000. Boxed Stajionery, latest styles, from 6d, 9d, Ib, Is 6d, 2a box, PIANOS. ORGANS. 44 payments of £1 each will purchase a splendid overstrung, fall trichord, massive iron-frame Piano, up-to-date in every particular. Only £1 required to be paid at time of purchase, Oall and see this before you bay elsewhere. . Organs from lCs per month; Pianoa from 20s per month. BIC YCLE. S. B.IC YCL EB. A fthoroughly well built, strong 1, well finished, op to date Lady's or Gentlemen's Machine, guaranteed, for £14 lOb, for one Month Only. U. M. TO N E S .



DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER LAND, INSUKNCE & BHPiP3 \3MtfP "VALUATOB, WOOL k GRAIN BBOKEB, ASHBORTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwula and Aahburtonialternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fata, 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 fheld on Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT F£O|R— Mat&on and Co., Chriatchurch Boolh, McDonald and Co./ Chrielchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co. . Bowron Bros.' Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co, Dunedin Belfast M*nurea Vaouam Oil Company's Agricultural Oils PLANET JR., GARDEN AND FIELD TOOL .8. RARAIA DISTRICT SALES. I Have made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, bo act aa my AGENTS for all Auctionsering Work in that District, and in oon with them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SAjuE A SUCCESS. D4VID THOMAS, Ashbarton I have the following properties in my hands for Sale— 2000 ACRFS WBSTERFIELD. 600 „ COR WAR 1750 „ RA.NGITATA 520 „ OVKRDALE 365  RAKAIA 1000 „ h I'RISTON . ALS A completelSubuirban Property, containing 87* Acres, Graham'a^Road D. THOMAS ASHBtTBTON



Mane ing & Go's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THE BESTIN~THE MARKET



Equal to the Leading Brands of j ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messes SHEAR MAN BSOS. "mes hunt. ~" REFRESHMENT ROOMS Meals at Am, Houbsj Tailored I Street, opposite McConiUi's Stables. Busiest shop in town. 7 30 WANTED KNOWN! ""* J. L. HIGGS HAS Paintß, Oils, Turps, Glass, Scrim, &c, also choice Paperhaogings. PRICES LOW. High Giaea Decorative Work a Speciality, Don'b forgot. —— 7 64 Golbmas's Building, Tancred Street. MBS JOHNSTON rpEAOHER of the Pianoforte and Singing. Havelock Street. "*3 ATHSTTanka, Binkß,ljopp«rs, Spout .l 3 ing »nd Ridging, etc., made to order, and all Plumbing work done at the lowtati * figure at Hardley Bros. i



NOTICE TO FARMERS.* AKB CASH BUYIEIRS OP PRIME MILLING.WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY Please take yonr Samples to the Mill We can supply Oornßacks"at cost'price, CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (&OLLITT AND C 0.,) J. B, HOB ART, Manager] 17th Maroh, 1900, .



"HEALTH" COCOA I§ ABSOLUTELY PURE. FREE FROM^ANf^ADUITERATIPH YOTJR DIGESTIVE OBGANS Require pure food. Lour Liver demands "consideration In the question of drink. Tour Nervous System requires a strengthening food drink, and you have this In " HEALTH " 00C0A JN PURCHASING COCOA Ifc is important that yea should exercise your own judgment;. If you drink any thing that is offered you, you do yourself a gross injustice. Cocoa should be absolutely pure to ensure its fall beneficial eliect. TRY «• HEALTH " COCOA And you will use it In preference to any other. Six subtantialßeasons why " HEALTH >J Cocoa should be used in preference to any other. let.—Because •• HEALTH" COCOA is absolutely pure, and pure food is essential to perfect health, 2nd.— Because "HEALTH" COCOA la most economical In uae, more bo than other Cocoas on the Market, half a teaspoonful makes a Breakfast Cap of delicious Cocoa, other Cocoas .quire a teaspoonful. 3rd.—Because ♦• HEALTH" COCOA is lower in price than other Cocoes, a quarter poun<3 tin costing 10d yields sufficient for 30 cups of delicious Cocoa. 4th,—Because " HEALTH" COCOA agrees with the most delicate digestion, stimulates, and strengthens the nervous system, and is the most suitable food drink for Invalid?, Children, and the robust. sth. —Because •' HEALTH " COCOA is prepared frbm the finest Coooa obtainable, and is free from drugs and other injurious mixtures. 6th.~~Bpcause '* HKALTH " OOOOA contains more nourishment) than Beef Tea, . and Meat Extracts, and should be used by everyone who values health. Tr'f a fin of <*HE/iLTH" OOOOA and You will never regret //, AGENTS FOX ASHBURTON— SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Makkbt House, Ashburton.



NEW GOODS FOB WINTEB. NICHOLAS & PICKFORD TTAVE pleasure in informing their numerous Patrons that they have landed * ex Matnari' another shipment of Boots, Shoes, Slippers, and E v eni n g Shoes JFOK WIINirKR, TBADE Included amon&st these are Ladies* Gentlemaps', and Ohildrens' Warm Slippers, (A splendid variety,) The whole of our Imported Goods have been purchasod 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 each uniformly low prices be found. EVENING SHOESi Upwards of 20 different Styles icf Laeies' Evening Shoes to choose from, prices from 3s to 18s 6d \ Gentle mens' Court Shoes in all styles, and at wonderfully low prices, NICHOLAS ~& PICKFORD, EAST STREET.



BAKER BROS., EIDRNISHING TrNDBRTAKERS, C URNISHING U 3STDERTAKERS, DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHING?. FUNERALS condnoced with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakannl Road and Oass Streets, and Baker and brown's Coach Factory. """" MUSS GARBON. mEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Willa andj William Streets; |nea Wakanul Bond East.;



F ABHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY, T OANS GRANTEJD FR;OM and upwards, at current rates. Full Particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, I, Manager, Office — Tanored Street* MISS BESSIE SIMMOISDS. MUSIC Seller and Teacher of the Vlolia, Muaioal instruments of e?ei^ descrip tion. VIOLINB a SPECIALITY. Musio and Songs by every mail. First-class Quad rille Band. Burnett Street, 4 83 Opposite Publishing ompany LLEWELLYN OWEN. M.C.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER, LOCAL Representative of the London .College of Music, and of the Musical ( International College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT. H. Undbih.., c. dndrill



T H UNDBILI/ & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS lUANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Aasortmeat of Artificial Wreathe in Stock. —- Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care ef Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 A T Mbs Alcorns Sale—Trimmed Mil- XX. linery half price, Felta, Straws.Ribbone, Wings, Quills, Flowers, all greatly reduced. Special bargains in Laoes, Embroideries and Underclothing. Corsets from It lid, 10 per cent discount on stamped work, Berlin Wools, Perlines, Silks and Araseoes daring the sale. "O UILDERS will find it to their advantage JLJ to get estimates for Ironmongery from Hardlbv Bros.



mcoll Bros. NICOLL BEGS. H F Nicoll, E. F. Nicdll, L. A. Niooil Merchants & General Agents "OUYERS OF FAT SHEEP;* LAMBS, WOOL, SKINS, PELTS & HIDES AGENTS FOR- Christchurch Meat, Go., 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 Otf COM MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive sample* from farmers who have parcels for dis posal. Station Books Kbps and Audited. We hava received suma of Trust Monies, ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend on .Freehold Securities at 4| and 5 per cent. FRUIT. We receive regular Consignments from ' Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands, and have ( in stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit) in season | all the year round.J



SEEDS. We stock Glovers, Ryegrasn, Rape, and Turnip Seed of reliabla quality. TWjTE AEE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND I 4MBS AT HIGHEST MARKEP RATES. NICOLL BROS., East Street, Ashburton. HE OHRISTOHURQH MBATJ GO LIMITKDI ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. 3REATLY INCREABED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Niooll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application; Allowance made for quantities Letters will receive prompt attention.



NICOLL iBROS., DISTKICT AGENTS OSBOBSTCOOMBir" PIANO TUNER ft EXPERT (L&te of London), TS NOW in Aahburton for business. ORDERS may be left with MB LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Stadio, Aroade Chambers. Ashbarton, or at bnimeroial Hotel. • JVV. DE BEEE, WATCHMAKER <fr JEWELLER. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. A VERY CHOICE AND HANDSOME OOI.LEOTIOK OF Opal Jewellery. This Gem is now more fashionable than ever, and is at last receiving the attention that ita beauty always warranted, but was long withheld, owing to unreasonable superstition.



PENDANTS, BROOCHES, PINS, Deßigned as a memento of the i War. ! | SCARF PINS, An exact miniature in Gold of the Lee-Metford Cartridge. A Beautiful Assortment of GOLD MUFF CHAIN i •■ . INSPECTION INVITED. J. V. DE BEEE, East Street, Ashburton. MOTHERS ! Have you delicate children who are always taking cold and sub ect to croup ? If so, try Tonking's Linseed Emulsion, which will cure where all other medicines fail. Sold by local chemists and grocers in bottles, Is 6d and 2s 6d. 246 ANTED KNOWN—That I have ac commodation for Lady Patients*— Apply Mbs A ins worth, Ladies' Nurse, 1 Eton strest, Hampatead. Terms on appli cation. ~Smoke Hew Venus. '



\ WEAK LUNGS<^^ X Can get more Comfort, T More Nourishment, \ Flesh and Blood and Strength, out of I 9• • • Lane s Cr?asoi:ccl Emulsion of C°d Li^fr Oil , Than from the Finest Beef. Beef strengthens only the already i healthy system. Lank's Cbeasoted Emulsion soothes Lung Coughs, and heals the irritated bronchial tubes. It gives warmtli, strength, and vitality to the whole body. Nothing equals Lane's j Creasoted Emulsion in nourishing properties. It is the one medicine that will positively cure Consumption, and make you fit for hard every-day work. It is Good for the Baby, •#• It is Good for the Man, * It is Good lor Old Age, Ask your Chemist for LANE'S. If he tries to sell you anything else, ' refuse it. . . . PRICE 2s.



A stationmuter once asked a porUr, an Irishman, why he was so frequently found talking to himself, even when on duty, and in reply the Irishman said, " la the fint place I like to hear a good man talk ; Mod, econdiy, I like to talk to a good man." " Dat am oar sentiments." If a man hat got anything good to say, let him Bay it. Mr Johnston speaks;— The Secret of a Smiling Face.—An original Testimonial from a popular railway reporter. . Railway Stallon, Petone, 26 in November, '99. Plantekoa Prop«ietojrs. Dear Sirs, It gives me pleasure to state that I have received greafc benefit from you* Botanic Remedy, Piantekoa. Ib presents all an' easiness after meal s, gives one a good appetite, keeps the bowels regular, and, in fact, refreehts and invigorates the whole system. It places a smile on your face which cannot be rubbed oat, and for health of body and a cheery countenance Plantekoa sur passes any ' other medicine I have ever known. Yours truly, W. J. Johnston. 'PLANTEKOA,' THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY. IT] OCJRESfC All Chemists and Stores. AGENTS Austral Botanic Coy., SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. Wholeaale— Plantekoa Proprietary, Wellington.^ Established 1876. FOR OHRISTMJ S PRESENTS AND NEW FEAR GIFTS, Amo WEDDING PRESENIS ao to GEORGE JESWN, PRACTICAL WATOHMAKBR AND JEWELLER, fiaet Street, Ashburton, THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN TOWN OR WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION INVITED.



THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" 1 " The Rambler." HAVING aold out of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have uao o ened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN "RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RiCERS, ROAD RAOBRS, & ROADSTERS ia all elzes and all fitted with the eve? hating G & J detachable Tyre. ' "THE J*/kMßJ_,li:i*.' h AJND INSPEOI THE STOOKi PrioeEasy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth, accessories in sxqcb:. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRESt D. THOMAS, TOL^T NEW Dwelling house of five rooms, plastered, with verandah, centrally situated near %H Post Office and Railway SMim- . ÜBUtWOK



c\VjP DUNLOP'S Zhe Choked D 0 ¥3 4€^k \T II Snjol(ing __ B "^ I -^Bk Q — #«• ■ ——-— L^T &». jLJ 1 Jbbacco . Pure, Wholesome, Fragrant. ty ife World, ALL TOB.VCCONISTS. - - v .-.-_..._.



The British Goyermeat keeps 11 vessels »t vroik Bounding and charting the ocean beds to find out where dangers lurk. Last year 10,000 square miles Were carefully charted in different parts of the world. 11 OCRSKYKS AS OTHBBB SIS Us."—Ou friends are generally too polite to tell us our faults; but they seldom fail to observe the fit and style of our clothes. Young men who want to make good impressions, musb bear in mind that " appearance goes » long way." An ill-fitting suit) is uncomfortable, and an " eye-sore "to your friends. Don't risk it! If yon area stranger here, the first well dressed citizen you meet will gladly direct you to " The Loading Tailors where you will always find a large assortment of ' Up to date" Baitings to select from, and where you can always depend on ■ getting satisfaction. The large and still increasing business done by Missbs Cbaighbad and Rkbryman speaks volume*. This fiim has just imported ptobably the finest stock of new seasons tailoring goods eyer shown in Ashburton, including a beautiful range the new rain proof Beavers and Melfccis for Covert coats and Chesterfield overooate, both f»»hionibl« and durable,