The Ashburton Guardian.

Price ; One Penny

Ashburton / Wednesday, January 23, 1901

V'OL XXI. NO. 5 315

Nobody at Home.

~——— » ''- •• He knocked at tho back door of * suburban hoostt and the cook opened it- He wae a sinister looking fellow, and she held on to the door. 4 Lady of the house in V he enquired, Sfruftly, ■ « No,' trembled the cook. 8 Master of the honsa here t ' No.' ' None of the people in V ( None but me' and she tried to shot the door. 'Aw, that's allright,' he growled, eot ing his footagamsfc it; 'I'll come in and have a good eat. Let go that door. Bhe let go of the door, and the tramp wpnt in and fell into the arms of a big policemen, who was courting the cook contrary to orders.

New and Noiseless Game

_ -♦_ The small rubber rings that are used in every household with which to seal preserve jars raay be made the meani of much amusement when a lively geme is desired for the amusement of friends. First obtain a smooth head of a floor or sugar barrel, a»d see that the pieces are all fastened together, forming a circular board, or any smooth board about a square foot in Bize will serve the pur pose X Procure ten coat books of medium size and secure them into the boird and, matk above each hook its number, raDging frcmKo Ito Ko 10, A hole may be made in the upper end of the board, or a ecreweye inserted by which to hang it up on & nail in the wall. No 10 is sort; of a bullseye, and each player having three of the rubber rings takes turns in throwing them from a position about ten feefc away, endeav ouring to book as many on bcird a« possible. A score is kept of the points gained by each player, the one first get ting 100 points being thewinner. How ever exactly 100 points must be made, For instance, if a player has 99 he has to work for { Hook No' 1/ as any other hook would carry him over the mark. Una difficulty adds to the interest of the game. And advantage of the game ia that no noise is made nor damage done by the rings, and it may be improvised by any boy or girl.— San Francisco Chronicle

The Struggle For Existence

BY PROFESSOR HATJSGHOFFER I am not an alarmist, but am free to 8»f that in the course of t>me it will be im possible to provide enough insane aeylnmn jails, and hospitals for the degenerates and useless if people are not made to understand that the highest; set rice that can poeeibly be rendered to humanity is to give to the world well behaved, Intelli gent, sound end active children, while it) is criminal to burden it with ill to rope* nervous, ignorant, sickly and la«> proge Outside of a few callings or profession agriculture, forestry, fishing, shipping building, and gardening—the averaga workman, and we all belong to that class, conies into no closer contact with nature than a tiger or lion in captivity, He derives no benefit from the changes of the seasons, and cooped up in his office his faafcory, or in a work room under tbe water or In the bowels of the earth, defies the laws of nature at the cost; of premature age and disease of mind or body. Oar labour system being unnatural, can only lead to one thing degeneration. How many children do yon suppose leave school in the satiefactury state of health they enjoyed on entering the in stitution for learning. In the majority of cases they pay foe their intellectual gains by has of vitality, and it is a high price. Stand in front of a school building when the pupils are leaving. This one le too thin, that one too fat. This girl looka anssoaic, tbe shoulders* of her friend are much too narrow. Count how many of them wear spectacles. The eyes of seme are eighty years old, a good many are shortsighted. Fifty per cent of the girls have a tired gait; twenty per cent are evidently artifical young persons. Only very few of the boys and girls express by their physical and mental attainment! strength, health, vivacity. Degeneration that began In _ school continues in the struggle for existence. City workmen are getting poorer and poorer in a physical sense. Perhaps yon don't tee more cripples than formerly. The progress of medical science, and good hospitals remove these outward signs, bo* the number of semi-lnvaiids, seml-fioie, and semi-cripples steadily increases. Oar workman looks well enough in his good togs, but cannot compare in health, energy and power of endurance with his. country bred brother, let alone hia economical equalamong uncivilised people. A truthful doctor's certificate will pron ounce him weak in many spots.



Pander & Sous' Eucalypti Kxtbact— Under the distinguished patronage of Hit Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diploma at the International Exhibition, Anutterdam, Acknowledged by Medical Glinics and Uni versities all over fche globe. That the crude, resinous oils, which are now foisted upon the public andpr the name of Eucalypi Extraots, may not be mistaken for Sander & Sons' Pare Volatile Eucalypti Extract, we state :—lt is proved by tescs made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bono and Griefswald (Prussia), that only product* that are saturated with oxygen and freed o ftcids, resinous and other substances adherent to primary distillation, will develop th» curative properties possessed by the plant. To avoid the appalling consequences re»«lt ipg from the appic»t on of Bob»tiituteß, etc, in croup, bronchitis, rliphthafia,dyßentery» ioternai inflammation. <tc, insist m gtttiag .Sander and Sons' Pbbb Yowl EUOA lypsi Extract, and be safe



FOli BALB RUILDING SITES. 8 QUARTER Acres all adjoining—Nos 1128, U29, and 1130, Cameron Street, c the vpper side of the railway. There have been numerous enquiries for sections in the vicinity of these. To'be sold od very easy terms of payment, Full particulars on application. W. BULLOOK. Old Harness Machine Belting, Etc, SET with a Hammer. From all Iron mongers and Storekeepers. BIFURCATED RIVET CO., Ltd, London, England. Full particulars from Harrison & Webb, Auckland. (Cut this out and ahow your Ironmonger.) S./BV GRAVES, SHABEBROKIEB AND HNANCTAIi- AGE&T, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GREYMOUTH. T) ELIABLE Information on Dredgleg m\> ■ Stocks. CnrreFporjderiCo Invited, Copes : Brc'ford McNctli'e, Mnrelng and Weal's, A.8.0. Oode (fourth Edition. MB F MAKEIG, Ashbarton Representative Tjeieoeaphio Adbbess : GRAVES Christen urch. Greymoath—Brownlie, Greymouth AN IMPORTANT LITIER FROM A WELL KNOWN SALVATION ARMY OFFICER. Salvation Army Officers' Quarters, Jeßsie Street, Wellington, 15fch January, J9OO To Proprietors, " Plantekoa " Remedies. Dear Sirs,-—I would like to inform you that when I arrived in Wellington, a little over twelve menths ago, I was terribly run down in health. For two or three weeks I was unable to take any active part in any meetings, I was com pletely worn out, and always had that tired, languid feeling we hear so much about, and neither sleep nor food seemed to refresh me, or do me any good. Someone advised me to try " PLAKTE KOA," which I did, and after I had taken HAW j THE CONTENTS OF THE BOTTI/E I felt much better, and I am delighted to tell you that from that date till the time of writing this note (over twelve months) I have enjoyed the best of health, and my work is a pleasure. If these few lines are of service to you, make use of them. Yours sincerely, Mbß Captain Lock. The testimonial of Mrs Lock should ba of interest to A&hburton residents, she having spent some considerable time in this district. Before taking * Plautekoa Mrs Lock had tried almost every remedy friends could suggest. The shelves in the scullery of her house were full of bottles boxes, and tins, she remarking ' It's like a chemist's shop.' However, in 'PLANTIKOA' she found a Sovereign Remedy, and Btroogly recommends others to try the same. From Chemists and Grocers everywhere. Correspondence Invited. PLANTEKOA PROPRIETARY, ■ Wellington. Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Tim&ru tA LWAYS in Stock—A fir* x\_ class selection of Marbla and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates for warded on application., Letter Catting in any style CHEAP Cottage Property t—| acre "ee*o tion and Cottage, situated in Oxford Street, Hampsfcead. price required. Apply to ___ T. BULLOOK. tI/TRS ALCORN ia now showing "beautiful lxi_ assortment new Millinery new Mantles, new Dress Goods, new Silks ■eio., in the enlarged premises, Ladies and Children's Pinafores, Aprons, and Underclothing in stock and made to order. bmoke JScw Venus j



|H. Mat son & CoJ Stock Brokers & 'Auctioneers, OHRISTOHURCH. To farmers, Stock Owners and Public generally of the Ashburton County. pENTLEMEN,— WJfi bf g to Intimate that, if at an time you have business to transao in Ohristchurch, wo shall be p;lad to act on your behalf. In the event nf your sending 6,'beeo or cattle to our Addington or other markets for sale, by public auction or privately we knew that you will not regret choobtng our firm as your salesmen. We have frequent, orders from London and elsewhere for Frozen Meat, and are in a position to buy parcels in the Works. If you prefer to sell your frczen "meat in the colony, rather thsn shipping it to London, please communicate with us, stating prices, numbers and grades. If you desire to sell yeur property, we shall be glad to receive particulars aa to the acreage, locality and price, an-' we will then insert in the next i^sne of our Quarterly Land & Property .Register these particulars, free of cost to you ; at the same timo, we allow you a free hand to dispose of your property privately, o* thr-agh other Agenrs 1 bands, we only claiming roromission when a sale has been effected through our instrumentality. We have numerous erquiries fom all parts of the colony, our connections being large ard fixtensive. We fnvite yonr correspondence on any class of business you may bo disposed, to place in our hands, ib being a pleasure fo? us to communicate with you, aa occasion may require.—Thanking yon In anticipa* tion we are, Yours faithfull -, H. BfAT^ON & Co. Caphel Street, CWristchtwch NICOLL BROS. Nicolii. E F Nicoll, L A Nicoll, Merchants & General Agents, B'UYEBS OF FAT SHEEP » & LAMBS. AGENTS FOR— Ghrlstchurch Meat Col, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora* tion, Ltd United Insurance Co., Ltd. (Fire and Marine.) GKAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION We shall be pleased to receive samples rom farmers who have parcels for disposal. Station Books Kept and Audited. Wo have received sums of Trust ftiontea. ranging from £100 to £1000, bo lend on Freehold Securities at 4£ and b per cent* FRXfI.T. We receive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands ,and have in stock Apples, Fears, and Frnit in season aU the year round* SEED S. We stock Ciovera, Ryegrass, Eape, and urnip Seed of reliable quality. riIHE OHRISTCJHURCS MEAT CO, JL Limited. ISLINGTON ■ MANURES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TOKHIPS, BAPE and any other crop, and to siiit any description of soil. Greatly reaaad production wherever used. Satisf ction gkeu everywhere* Ni 0( th Bros, store five varieties of th celebrated fertiliser. Price on application Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, District Agecte. WANTED KNOWN. J, L. HIGGS HAS Paints, Oils, Turps, Glass, Sorim &c, also choice Paperhangings. PRICES LOW. High Class Decorative Work a Speoia Jlj Don't forget. —~ Coleman's BoiLDiNos,Tanored Street



m I lS UFE WORTH LIVINQ? I f]R W I T HAT PgPENPS UPON THE LIVER j| | 1 Jk Indikestibtt, Biliousness, Flatulency. Coiistip&tion, and ail jf Im\ Liver, Kidney, and Stom«ch CompiAlnts, are Cured /^A f fe/ hy th!s New VegetaWe Retiifedy. I^J IT* as. • Ghemißts cradTflMtoiMM' • 2s. jT



TOBACCO I g B"^ H%^ ira othcn 4 < YOU • • • 1 ■' 1 Alt ■ I— \trrr :, —^^ ...paM | WANT . I ■- , ; m TOBAdgQ' . . I tobacconists . _ -■--- ■



The Equitable Life Assuranoe Society, of U.S Head Office for New Zealand—-Wellington, DIRECTORS,, with power to iaaue Policies and pay claims :: SPssfi H D Bell, Esq. Chairman. . ! Fekcy M Thomson, Inspector of Agenoies. Albert Martin, Esq, MD. I c a'Revok Gould, Kesideat Sccrstaryi STBONGEST LIFE ASSUUASCE| SOCIETY jIST THE WORLD Position, Aaaurance In force ... .- £219,670,058 j Surplui over liabilities ... £12,70,97 Aocutnulated funds.^ ~« Jb08 8 373,185 | Annual income , m £11;286,145 A Mutual Offioe. AH surplus belongs to the policy holder*. Send for partioulara of the Gaaranteed Cash Value Policy. NIGOLT EROS, Agenie, Ashburtoo, 12 47 ■ /^^=ifej| Cookino-R:v t» ff es y/f""&" J A-^"* —•"' — ■:*^>— y. _^*_^J) >. [I ' kamvssejs^^i.tt «w««^»«MMBi) Itl Übo lx\ t he Colony 04— -^y--«j s^=3§3^t The, burn Lignite, Truo Coal, cr W.od up mi^d\ (([ i ; ■ to 2ft 6ia £IX::s\ Hi r"^>>3 Sl3 NO SETTING REQUIRED. iff WMW^'Af'W-I^^-^^ | With Stove Pipe can be worked out in t I ''k^.siilc'M^/^^ri^l\ .. °Pen" Spl^did Bread Bakers | | |l£^.-J:]l I <<*—^T*im With casb iroß or copper boilers. The j i^&fef^l I Vk-*~^v!^|r»^. copper boilers are large »nd tin lined ineide. jLJ IeSSSSS^Ij . Repairßi»!c ft Minimum. K?*a in al! btVs, sioglfl or doublo ovens.  . High or lowpreesure boiler fry '■'ifcat. "■' ''■' ■i«J^-«jdf" "■■'!- iiBSSZj ■ ■ ■' -~—~ 'v Bold by aH Ir^nm gers, from whrm Ca lognes can b<3 obha cd, cr from lie in ak H. E. SHAGKLOCK, LTD. frODTHFyi) FOUNT 'BY, Phinces Street, DUF^riN J. SEALY & CO., ' IBK OLDEST EISTABLI3HED SEED FIRM IN ASHBHRTON JO JL- f^s^ ARE still to the front, and are prepared to supply their many •O« %JU VJU» PAtrona with reliable SMEDB, of every desoriptlon.'THAT WILL GROW, at lowest, market rates, " SEEDS FOR THE FARM, VEGETABLE SEEDS, FLOWER SEEDS, & GARDEN REQUISITES o! every fdescrlption, Direct from the Gkoweks and Manotaotubebs. Our Stocks of ISEW SEASON'S REEDS are frnm fcjie Celebrated Firms, Jamks Carter & Co, London, and Peteb Laweon & Son, Edinburgh, and they are'of the ! best quality obtainable, ' " " " " j FBUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. LABGE STOCKS of all Seaconable FKUITS always on hand, HAY FORKS. HAY FORKS TO FARMERS.- VTT. E H A^V E J|UST OPEF|Ep UP A SHTPM.E|N T ,OF FORiIS, BAKES, SCYTHES, 6HABPENING bTONIS, j HARVEST GLOYBS. Etc. AH of the very lateet patterns! irem'the bfßt makers andggpecially Eelectcd^for^ th« coming harvest). ALSO,— TWO OASIS oPBRITISH SILVER PLATEWARE O3XK CASE of ENGLISH WATCHES •TWO OASES OF SHEFFIELD CUTLERY ALL SUITABLE FOR XMAS AND WEDDING PRESENTS The public are invited to walk [in and inspect our siagnifioent stocks wifhoat being ! ! pressed to buy. , Ihe above goods are of good quality, chaste designs, andfunequalled for value, and will laat a life time. Eoglish Lever Watches at *ene guinea.' (The beot value ever offered, •jOarnots' afrten shillinga. Correct time keepers. W. H. COLLINS & CO,. IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & GOAL RIEROHANTS. 4GENTIROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. WILLIAM PATCHING, EAST & BURNETT STREETS, ASKBURTON, SiBDLEK & HARNESS MAKEE. Tl/r V COMPETENT STAFF bow inclades FIRST CLASS COLLAR AND SADDLE MAKERS. Fit and Workmanship Gaaranteed. j Repairs Executed Promptly and at Moderate Betes "BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT." PURVEYORS OF tEHE CELEBRATED HONDAI-LANKA CEYLON PACKED AND SEALED TEA! TO the Elite and also to the • Plain People '—None too high or too low to appreciate Its unblended goodnesa. ! BLENDED TEA DRINKERS TRY ! UNBLENDED HONDAI-LAFKA MAHARAJAH No. 1. FIRST AWAKD PARIS EXHIBITION.



/CARPENTERS Toolb at bedrock prices, \J Registrar Gratea from 12a 6d, Tiled Registrars' and Mantlepieces complete, from 52a 6d. Our prices defy comport sc — Haedlky Bros fcb"sami, WELL Cured Prime quality HAMS aad BAOOKL Cheaper than Beef it Muttoa. Guaranteed grain fed by ifarmera of this distrlob. FARMERS' MEAD SUPPLY CO, ' j J H Rule.



LLEWELLYN OWEH. M'CS.M. OBRTIFIOATBD TEAOHER. LOCAL Representative of the London College of Music, and ef the Musica ' International College, PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAR DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT.



-'ECIAL SHOW THIS WEFK CURTAINS, BLOUSE MUSLIMS CURTAIN MUSLINS, DRESS LAWNS, . CUBTAIN NETS, PIQUES & PIQUETTIS,; CHEAPER THAN YOU CAN MAKE! THEM BQW DRILL SUITS IN ALL SIZES & COLORS: —New Goods ex fjs. Delphic— LINOLEUMS, ALLOVER LA.OBS, OABPBT SQUARES, VAL & IOCHON LAOES, HEAR'] H KUGB,. FA&CY &MA RKET B SKETS, LADIFS AND GKNT'S UNDKEOLOTMIFG IN FULL RANOIB OF ZriTA & VARIOUS OTHER MAKES, MITCHELL AND TURNER imii' wil iminTii 'iiiiii wb i iiiiii i liiiiiinii i i i ii in h mi iiiniiiiiiii i Him in ii iiiiii mi mil 111 11 nin in i m as/vrttteti-JsswarfS NOTICE TO FARMERS. "^Y B ABE GAS H BUY EH 8 F IN ANI QUANTITY Please take yonr Samples to the Mill We can supply Oornsacks' at cost price, OMbinG DfSF. (;N FALWIBB CANTER-B ORY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) D WOOD, Manager 17th Mar-*, 1900 WOOL, WOOL. WOOL. TAM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OP COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, either In Ashburton, Chrlstchnrch, Timata, or for Shipment;. This Seasoß's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been fixed as under, vfz [ — CHKISTCHtFBCH—February 19, 1901 .TlMAßU—February 7 t 1901 I sha!l bo represented both at CBRISTOHDROH and TIMARU. WOOLPACKS AND ALL STATION REQUISITES SUPPLIED AT LOWEST MARKET RATES 3rd J?aIe—TIMARU 7th February 1901 . Wool to be consigned—N Z Loan & Mercantile Siding, Titnaru, account D THOMAS 4th Sale CHRISTOHUROH—I9th February, 1901. Wool to be con signed—Seed Co.'s Siding, Addington. account D. Thomas Ii A VID T H O M A S ASHBURTOJN. PURE SEEDS, I have lately eiectpd, regardless of cost-, the MOST COMPLETE |FSED CLEAN ING PLAKT south of the line and I now a^k Farmers to inspect the same at work. I AM PREPARED TO CLEAN FOR FARMERS AKY DESCRIPTION OF SEEDS OR GRAIN AND WILL GUARANTEE TO GIVE THEM SATISFACTION I can supply best Ryegrass and Cocksfoot locally grown, also best Clovers, drossed by my own Machines, the purity of which must be seen tofbe appreciated «——«— ,X—«"»" »—■■ | / AJso-HURST & SON'S ENGLISH GLOVERS, TURNIPS, RAPE, tUOERNE, TREFOIL, A®. D. THOMAS ASHBURTON



SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR'LONDON. jJ^JL "DOTAL MAIL STBA- JLI) iffSRS, wltb aaparios" noeomnaolatlonfoif allelasse? ww*s***B"® of passengers, calling ab onto Yldeo orßßito t Teneriffe and Pl^ _DUth. - Vmaei Ton Commander From Date, Gofthlo «T73oKldley Wel'trnJan 31 -""~" " OARGCTiSAMiRS.""" ~ Dalphic 8273Sowdaa Weilg'n Jan 1? Watwera 623iStaart «?©llg'n Feb 14 Aotea- 6364Effana „ Peb ■—I " "" "" E, W. HANMiiC - Agent. i;l&[BW ZEA-LAHD S^P^^TBiHIPPINO'OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STE\MEBB ' FOR LONDON, ■' via Monte Video, GDeaeirlffe A Plysnomtb. __ __ , . Btoamen. Tons. Port), Date. ffflJk^T™~™ 4050 1. J.-n 12 Pftpauai 6372 Wellington -fan 3i Wftikato 4767 -- February Bwjffshire 5537 — BVbriiary Ofcaram^ 3808 — February Wftkafcsine 5715 — March Rtmobaka 7700 — March 28 Wnimate 5610 — To follow Paparoa 6563 -~ m Wiik»nui 5706 ~ „ (Pongariro 7700 — „ Bit»geha 8000 ~- _ | Par farther pßrtloalaw apply be ITBIBDLANDER BROS., Lot. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND. Limited &TBAMERSSAII FRCMLITTELTON AS UNDER: Fw Weebport and Greymoath—-Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day anrl Saturdays NOTB~-For extra Bailings see advertise tnenti in Christcburch papera Dnnedin — Mondaya, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington—- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Anokland — Alternate Thursdays The above are snbjeob to alteration; i eference should therefore be made to Ohristchnrch daily papers for dates and feoar of aalling For farther particulars apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent, Aeh burton (successor to Alfred Harrison.? Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE 'AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stack Produca, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni twe, etc., as per arrangement in any part of the county. Advances made oh all goods placed in my hands for Sale. Begular Consignments of Colonial Grown rb& leland Fruit sold privately through the woek, and at Auction on SA!IUBPAYP. Aoeitk : Ijforwloh Onion Fir© Insurance Company k Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agenoy Company, PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay menfce from SsO@ per month. HBIBY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. O O D S »~~ WATCHMAKER Sr JEWELLER 'TS now showing the fargeab and ben aißorted stock of choice Gold and Silver tfewellery BmCIALLt SILECTE»*FOB CHEISTMAS. 'Jonaiatingof NEW GOODS to suit thb o oming Season. Inspect job ia Invited, no nly of the display in the Window, bub of the large assortment of Jewellery &c. in the Show Cases within, the Window uccommo iaiton being very limited, WATCHES for the Boys, 10s, (Good Timekeepers) BILVEB, X P. WARE, CLOCKS, &c. New Stock for the Season ftop&Jn Cheap and Prompt as usuai. J. V.DE BEER WATCHMAKER JEWELLER, Ashburton A CARD, A Branch Office hag Icen opened by the - undersigned at Mesbbs Nicoll Bkos.,E&B Street, where they will okrry on practice as Barristers and Solicitors. MAODE & HARMAN, Solicitors, Christrch eh Money 6o Lead at Lowest Cntrent Rafcea izto Freehold Security. Wo Procuration Uee, MAUDE & HARMABj • Aahburton. ALL Loasb¥'s Preparation —Oinnatnon Ohm, Koolibah, Wahobb and BeDJamia j IBam—»t JQD Ooooh, Sterakeeperi