The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi, no, 5496

Ashburton ; Monday, October 14, 1901;

Price ; One Penny

The Newest Art Craze.

RECORD PRICES FOR CSISTUKY OLD ENGRAVINGS.

The art sensation of the moment ii the astonishing high prices engravings are now fetching. People are looking out their old specimens, and are finding that in many instances they have only to bring the engravings before the col»» lectors to realise surprising figures. At every auction &a!e recently, met zofcints which would not have brought £50 apiece some time ago are being knocked down to eager purchasers at £400, £500, and even £1000. The record price was that of 1600 guineas, given recently by Messrs Agoew, %i at Sir Robert Edgcumbe's sale, for J, £* Smith's foil length engraving ' Mrs Oarnac. 1 Why are values going up so surpris ingly ? Mr Ernest Leggatt, of Leg. gatt Brothers, Gheapside, is the owner of one of the best collections at hii home at Enfield—a collection embrac ing some of the finest examples of 8 Cousins and David Lucas. Mr Leg gatt explained the matter to a Daily Mail representative. * Ifc is very simple, 'he said* In Sir Joshua Rey* nold's time the mezzotint engravers worked on copper plates instead of steel, which was not used until the 1 last century. When they printed from theae copper plates they very easily ' rubbed' after a few impressions Consequently good impressions of beautiful subjects are now getting rarer and rarer, and the scarcity of anything in demand always obviously leads to higher prices. :, Mr Oolnaghi, when interviewed by a Daily Mail representative at the Marlbocough Gallery, gave a reason why the engraving boom has come just now. There has been a run,' said the distinguished connoisseur, as he stood by a wonderful statue of Napo leon, ' upon paintings by Sir Joshua Reynolds, by Romney, and by Gains borough. That particular school has jaat been the vogue, and now the rua upon engravings after those masters. After al), it is just like the postage atamp craze—a man buys old engrav ings just because it is the thing bo have them, and up goea the price,'

Itchiness of the Skin.

Ever have any irritation of the skin ? There are many forma of it, any of them bad enough to tax your patience. Hemorrhoid a plague of the night, n* rest for the sufferer from this complaint. Eczema, too j hives don't sound dangerous but they cause.much misery..to those un* fortunate enough to be troubled with them. Dosa's Ointment is a 'wonder' for any such trouble. Bo troublrsoraa irritation of f-be skin can resist ifs fcooih* ing, hashing influence. L-its of Afchburton people know this. Mrs Good, Cox'&tsee!-, this;town, eayß : Doan's Ointment is really very good, I cju recommend this preparation,, having Died ifc aa a houscho'd remedy. Ie has proved splendid for pimples atd r&ehes, and also in the case cf nettle rath. I find that it is surprisingly soothing and allays irritsdon of the skin very qaickly. I got this remedy at the Ashburcon Drag Oo.'s In East Street.'

Doan's Ointment is splendid in all diseases of the skin. Eczema, piles, hives, insect bites, sores, chilblains, etc, ft i 8 perfectly safe and very effective. Doan's Ointment is sold py all chemists 1 storekeepers 3s per box, or will be _. .. *on receipt of price by the propri* S™T* C^te* McClellan Co,, 76 Pitt ecora, i?. a w Street, Sydt, **> KtS-Wt

A Noted Canadian Soot.

A atatae has been erectly order ?j of the Canadian Parliament / l°P er*'? w!j* the memory of Alexander M»c. e°™B| J H® man who won hia way from the t ";? of a stonemason to the premiership o. ;T? Dominion. The statue stands near fchtC* Parliament Buildings, in Ottawa. On » scroll are graven the words, l Duty was his law and conscienca his ruler.' Alexander Mackenzie was a Soot of lowly birth, Logieralt, Perthshire, was his native place, whence he removed to Canada at the age of twenty, Ab thirty he became editor of a Reform newspaper, at thirty nine he entered active political life as representative of Lambton in Pat?* Hament, and in 1873 he succeeded Sir John Macdonald, another noted Scoto* Canadian, as Premier, and remained at the head of the Government till 1873. The man'a simplicity aud strength of character are illustrated by the fact that) thrice he declined the honours of knight' hood*



Jaii^'^' t' '?■ -'H Tpvf NG c c *'s LINS ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS FOR LONDON, via Monte VMau, TsnsrlSs & Plymeuth. Probable final Steamers. Toes, Porfc. Data. Paparoa* 6563 Wellington Nov 14 Waimate 5610 — Nov Otaraaia 3935 Lyttelfcon Nov ffoHgariro* 7661 Wellington Doc 12 Rakaia 562S — J-vn Bimutaka* 7765 Welling! on Tan 9 ffekoa 4050 Jan Papauni 6552 Wakafcana 6715 Bnapeha 7705 Waikato 4767 Wakanul 5706 , *Twin Screws. Far farther partloaiara apply to ?RISDLANDER EROS., Lro. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR LONDON. .—■ ikonte YWeo or HJo, Tenee'ci- »r*' t-^r ; month. "^Vessel Ton lOomtnandep From Date, •Gothio 7755 WaKidley Wel'gß Ocb 31 Komara 6034 W Scotland — Ndv 28 Maori 5317 T Mnffatt — To fo!. f Rangafclra 4045 G Nicole — gjokomara [6258 J Maxweil — Dolphfo '8273;WBreen —



BUSI^' ss NOTIONS THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS ~00 OPKRATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehou&es, sad Grain Stores Weat Street, Aanbartoii. liIVKRY Deaor.pbion of Farmers * Ii Requisites at lowest ratee< Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Qorniiaclrs, Woolpacks, Twine, Oils" Tinware Horse Coven Sofb Goods & Boots GRAIN SOLO ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from our Agents in othnr parts of the Colonies, we are in a position to obtain highest possible price, for all grain placed in our hands for dispodal, Shareholders should be particularly care ful to enquire from us and inspeob our goods before ordering oleowhsre. WE have several really first-class Farm for Bale on cur books, and farmer wishhig to purchase would do well to oall on us for particulars :—;; 370  Spnngburn 108 „ Monnfc Somers 1000 Acres Lauriston Dietrich 750 „ Wiikaoul „ iO3I  Cherlaey  1958  Dromore „ 1180  Springbura „ 476 „ „ „ 5000 it Hinds „ (Li lobs to suit purchaaero 2000 t » Mitcham „ 400 , ; Fair6e!d „ 1000 „ near Aiford 1 700 „ Newlanda 700 „ Overdale 300 „  T. F GIBBON' Manager



PERMANENT BOIT/01NG AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. T OA'N B QUANTED FtvOM and upwarde, at current rates Full Particulars on application. WORKING EXPENSES on all Shares are now duo and payable Office —Tcncred Street* Office Hours—9.3o a m till 4p r& First Tuesday in Month—9,3o an, till p m } and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager A CHRONIC COUGH QUICKLY CURED, BENJAMIN GUM SCORES, Mr Lanrol Hoode, of Chrißtohuroh, writes: Benjamin Gum had a marvellous effect on my cough and cold, which I contracted early last winter. I tried varioun advertised •emscliea but got no relief. A lady friend advised mo to try your Baujamin Gam, and a very few doses gave me relief, and it quickly cured BENJAMIN GUM always acts like this— It is pleasant to take—Children l.!ke it— Suitable for ycong or old BenjAmih Gum, price la 6d and 2s 6d, from all Chemists and Grocers, or post free, from LOASBY'S WAHOO MANUFACTUR ING CO., Ltd, Danedin- Wholesale from all Merchenh' I „ ', . IF YOU WISH TO OBTAIN THE BEST CROPS AND GET PRIZES, Use Islington Fertilisers ; To Insure Fall Crops Everywhere. ¥JO"E have the pleasure to notify Oar Clients that we are now in the position to supply them with these celebrated Fertilizers AT £4 128 6d PER TON on Trucks, ISLINGTON & SMIIHPIELD. - Results Prove that they are the BEST AND CHEAPEST TO USE. Quality and Analysis remain as Before, Islington Clients have woo the highest honors at the Winter Shows of -tha Agricultural and Pastoral As sociations, for Roots and Grain exhibited at their Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions. NICOLL BROS. DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBURTON: """ ' \ ' NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY BSIABLISHED ... ... 1869 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION fTiHE Premier and Wealthiest, jolonlal J^ Company, Noted for Promptness and Liberality Paid-up Capital and Reserves, £400,000 Fire and Marine Risks, Also,— Risks on Growing drops, Threshing Machines, etc, accepted at lowest current rates NICOLL~BBQS., Agenta Smoke New Venus \



* Twin Screw + No passengers carried For farther particulars, apply NIOOLL BROS. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY Off new ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS S AII FRCML2TTELTON AS UNOER: F©s Wesfeport and Gray mouth—Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise meat in Cbristohuroh papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdaya and Satardays Nelson and Picton, via WelliD^ton — Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; ©ference should therefore be made to Qhrletchurch daily papors foi dates and bonr of sailing For farther particular® apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashbnrton BUSINKS3_ NOTICE 3 WEBLEY & SONS, HAVING taken over the late MbOsbomi Coombe's connection, will viait Ash burton and Evrrooading districts tfarea times per annum, viz, March, July end November. Orders may be left) at the Commercial Hotel or with Mr L'ewellyn Owod at his MitHte Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Timaru tA LWAYS in Stock—A first jcL class selbdion of Marble and Granite Monuments, Designs and' Estimates may bo in&pected at tho establishment of Mr John Wilson, Painter, Burnett Street, Ashburton Letter Cutting In any Btyle ID H Unbbim, E Unbbill T H TJNDBILL & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS ffi&MJRED STREET, ASHBURTON ■ BVBBY REQUISITE ON HAND, Po-Imbed Coffins a Specialty A Ohoiae Assortment of Artificial Wreath til Stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows" Hall; also care ef Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 BAKER BROS., EIURNISHING TTNDIRTAKERS * BRNISHING U NDERTAKKRS DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS* FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and eatfshotion^ it most reasonable charges. Comer of Wakanul Road and OaeE streets, and Baker and down's Coach factory. HENRY STBPHENSON, (successor fco Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, JLAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENI' AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Salea of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc,, cs per arrangement in any part of the county. Advances made on ail goods placed in my sands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown aad Island Fruit sold privately through the week, aad at Auction on SATURDAYS. Aoehbi : Norwich Unloo Fire Insurance Company t It 'Dreaders Pianoforte Manufacturing &n& : Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay meata from @Os per month. HBNEY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. ARE your Boots worth Repairing ? Get them done at Stock's ! Best leather find Workmanship



"SHAVE, SIR,'" 11HE following is of special interest to all those who have oceasi >n to f visit the establishment commonly styled ' Hairdreseing and Shaving Saloon ' :— A Bad Case of Barber's Itoh Caused Through the Usb or Unclean Bkush or Razor. I Under date March sth, 1901, Mr George McOarrison, of 42, Lower Street, Wei. lington, says :— lI desire fco state that I havo UR'd PLANTEKOA with PiANTEKOA Ointment for a serious trouble en tho face, commonly lyiown as Barber's Itch. The use of Plantkkoa completely cured me In one week, requiring only a part of tha bottle of Plantekoa and a litble of the Ointment, The eruption was very bad and disfiguring, vtas on both sides of thn face, and aa I had had it some considerable time and tried various remedies (including Cuticura) without success, I began to think it. had come to stay. After my experience, you can reckon there la nothing like PlantekoaV I (Signed) George McCarrieon, of Mo> Garrison and Sons, Wood Turners. I Plantekoa is the most powetful* and Fearching Blood Purifier and Nerve Builder and Strengthener known. From all Leading Chemists and Storekeepers.



i COOKING BANGES. T3ARNINGHAM AND CO. S. XMPBOVED ZEALANDIA, new patent; Needs no Setting. Can be ueied as Open Fire* ASK FOR THB IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. mHE GOVERNMENT INSUR ANOE DEPARTMENT Is prepared, : to grant EMPLOY ERS OF LABOR i ; Covers against Risks connected with their Trade or Basiaea under " The Workere' Compeneation Act," "The . Employers' Liabilities Acts," as well as ander the Common Law, Owners of FVoperty and Mortgagees aleo protected under Special Tables. PERSONAL ACCIDENT INS ORANGE EFFECTED IN ALL BRANCHES. For particulars as to Rates, etc., apply to the Local Office of the Department. J H RICHARDSON Commissioner i Wellington, 6th June, 1901



Manning & Go's NEW SEASON'S i BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THE BEST IN THE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messss Sheab Mv»N BROS A CARD. MESSRS STRiNGER & GBESSWELL BARRIBTERB & SOLICITORS CHRISTCHUROH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFICE at Mr Davison's, West Street Ashbarton, where they will attend every THURSDAY and ou other ckyß when necessary, They will be represented in Aahburfcon by Mr J. Davison, who is authorised to receive Instructions on their behalf, and bo whom communications may be addressed. We have various suma of money awaiting nvestment at lowest current rates. STRINGER & ORESSWELL, SOLICITORS, CHRISTCHURCfI" & ASHBTJRTON THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" " The Rambler." HAYING Hold oat of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have use opened up a frosh cotiaignmenfe of the LATEST PATTERN •• RAMBLES" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS la all sizes and all fitted with the ever hating G & J detachable Tyro " THJffl tIAMBLEE, OALIi AJNJi INSPECI THE STOCK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest Earth. AOCBBBORIEB IN STOCK. 1 OTHER MA&ES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES, J.JTHOMAS. ST GEORGE JAMS excel all otbera they are delicious. Sold by all etor keepers 6 13



BUSINESS NOnCES.' Sheep Shears. Shoep Shears. UNION AND BB.A. TUBKEY SCONE GARDEN TOOLS In greab variety 1 DAIRY UTENSILS —CHURLS, MILK PANS, BUCKETS, STRAINERS, <Sc. WIBE NETriJSG, all sizes A GENT "for SCOTT BROS' CELEBRATED RANGES." ANDREW;-MACffIERSON, TANORED STREET, —_-. ■ ' 80000 ftp Cooking*-Ranges Y/f~*~) jQge—Ssgri fT"** I*^ "w\ n Be 'n *'ie Colony i^^J^^^^^l^^^^^^^, &ne J burn Lignite, True Coal, or Wood up f% E3G3 tfP^~^STi NO SETTING REQUIRED. .JL.i ilT^if^^f [if *O^T*li'e;; With Stove Pipe can be worked out In the "HSI k^^^m^i W open, SpleDdid Bread Bakers II fP^^fO£®^«>Si With C3Bb iroD or °°PPer boslerß- ? be 1 I felf^*"! 1 iil^^^*^! copper boilers are targe and tin lined inside. B N II *Sr^O^l Repairs ai je a Minimum, |i (jjCTsi^MJ ■ [LJ^l^^j p2 Mada in all sizes, single or double _ *^ , H^P^^^S * High or low preeßure boilers H^lffT^T"^ Sold by bU Ir^ntnorgers, from whom '< ' ■ '*"*"' *~i£ijj§s CRt»tognea c&n be obtained, or from the t makers ?■ H. E. SHACKLOCK. LTD SOUTBEND FOUNDRY, Pbinoks Stbbbt, DU3TODIN



WALL PAPEKS WALL PAPERS WE have just Landed a very Oboice Selection of WALL PAPERS from the best English Makers, and those requiring their Houses DECORATED are invited to call and inspect our Stock I 15 BALES OF 0. & <L POTTER'S' choicest and most artistic Patterns, imported direct from the Manufacturers, FOUR TONS OF GENUINE WHITE & RED LEADS I Remember that the Genuine Article is the Oheapesfc, and th*t cheap Faints are dear at any price. WE GUARANTY ALL OUR PAINTS AKD OILS TO BE* GENUINE. ~ Fcritn, Brushes, Sheet Gla&s of any description, and every requisite of the Trade always in Stock, ; W. H. COLLINS & CO,, Ironmongers, Painter^ Timber & Goal Merchants. Agents Royal Ineurance 00.



SMOKE ONLY , NEW VENUS. A PERFECT TOBAOCO. MANY MORE MOTHERS would have hedbhier, bnoniar, and hippy children if they fedjtliem'regularly on ADLSEBROOK'B MILK ARROWROOE BISCUITS. Thouaanda of children In New Zealand have been reared oa them wibh bhe happiest results. How to give the Biscuits— For very young Children, rub the Biscuits very lightly on & clean nutmeg grater, or crush very fine and sifb through a eiepe ; mix carefully with boiling waber, stirring well, and give through feeding bottle or by spoon; As there is milk in them It is not advisable to add it. In the case of young and delicate children, ib ia better to givo only abaab half a Diaouib every two hours than a larger quantity less often. For older children pour boiling water on bissuibs ai thay are »nd gi^a by epoon, A good way ia to put a aauoar ovar bhe oap or baaia in whioh tha biaouita are placed to soak, until they swell out, leaving no waber. Later on children oan have them eibher whole or soaked, at/borne or ab Bohool. They will be found a fattening, strengthening diet for yoans; android Aulsebrook's Milk Arrowroot Biscuits THE MOST ECONOMICAL & BEST FOOD THAT CAN BE OBTAINED. BELFAST AND FAIRFIELP FREEZING WQRKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TTIOR TURNIPS, EAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER OROP. SPECIAL MANURES are mad 3to suit any kind of Soil or description of Orop, Samples of SOIL ANALYSED free of cost to Farmers using oar Manure For the present season an all round redactien in price of 9fl Q4 per Ton has been made, SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. If there is no agent in your district, send to the Office for Price List and Testimonials CANTERBURY FROZEN ICEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. V. WAYMOUTH Saoretur, 239 Hereford Street, Chrietohurob '



BUSINESS NOTICES Wm. Stuanob Sole P&rtnere and Proprietor!. [Thos. Coverdalb HOW TO OBTAIN UP-TO-DATE GOODS AT CITI PBIOES. TTfTHEN about to BUY, you naturally look about you in order to dlioover the Cheapest Market, and where the very best value*for your money may be had, If well advised your ohoioe will finally fall on some great City Warehouse, where they purchase large lots of everything at a time (and co secure the most advantageous Term* possible and where they offer you an immense selection of ap to date Goods* WE HAVE JUST BUOH AN ESTABLISHMENT. It; is the largest of itSj kind in New Zealand We import on a truly colossal scalp, and we deal direct with the great manufacturers. We are ftlso manufacturers ourselves, and control a number of important local industries. Consequently it will pay you to place YOUR OROERS WITH US, and if you cannot do it in Person yon can Shop With Us By Post As THOUSANDS of our regular Customers already doi Write down your reqntiements s8 explicitly as yon can, enclose remittance to value*, post your letter (it will only require a penny samp, remember), and we will do the rest! You will be delighted, because, by dealing with us you may obtain Beautiful New Season's Goods Bi[Gity Prices. One trial of this system will convince you. STRANGE & COMPANY, MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURERS, & FAMILY DRAPERS, OHRISTOHURCH



ABE CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS—SampIes received at Stores, West Other days—Samples' received at the Mill. CORNSAOKS SUPPLIED DONE ON FARMERS' (jTiilp J 111 IX ACCOUNT. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS COMPANY (ROLLITT AND 00.,) D. WOOD, Manager NICHOLAS AND PICKFOED, TT AYE JUST LANDED ex s.s. WhakatAtie and Mimato, NEW GOODS FOR SPBING AND SUMMER. Indies' American, EcgUsh, and Continental Boots and Shoes Special Shipment of Gents Amerioan Boots in Tan, Willow Calf, and Slack Box Calf, SPECIAL VALUE Mens Watertights, Shooter?, Bluchers, and Balmorals, ab Best Value in Town Bowling, Crioket, Running, and Fishing Boota and Shoes, in etook, or made t9 order «y mifmi REPAIRS NEATLY AND PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. NICHOLAS & PICKFOBD, BAST STREET; (



WOOL, WOOL, WOOL. I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE Of COMMISSION, upon all Woo! placed In my hands for sale, elbhet in Aehburtoa, Chrtatotrarsh, Timaru, or for Shipment. This Season's WO©L SALES for Canterbury have been fixed as trader, viz :— CHBISTCHURCH-t TIMARU— November 21st, 1901 December 6th, 1901 December 12th, 1901 January 14th, 1902, January 17th, 1902 February 26th, 1902 February 20th, 1902 I shall be represented both at Christohurch and Timaru WOOL FOR CHRISTCHURCH to be consigned- Seed Company's Siding, Addington, account D. Thojub. i WOOL FOR TIMARU to be conslgned-N.Z, Loan and Mercantile Company's Siding, Timarn, account D. Thomas. WOOLPAOKS, AND ALL STATION REQUISITES SUPPLIED AT LOWEST MARKET RATES. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBUBTON. PURE SEEDS. I HAVE ERECTED, regardless of cost, the MOST COMPLETE SEED CLEANING PLANT south of the Live, and I now ask Farmers to Inßpaofc the same at work. I AM PREPARED TO CLEAN FOR FARMERS ANY DESCRIPTION OF SEEDS OR GBAIN, ;and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply BEST RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BEST CLOVERS, (dressed by my own machines), the purity of whioh musb be seen to be appreciated. AIso—HIRST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil, Etc, D, THOMAS, HHBURTOH



All Emulsions of Cod Liver Oil haire some value in healing the Longs and Caring Consumption. Lane's . Creasoted Emulsio.n Has a medicinal and food-supplyitlg value distinctly higher than all other Emulsions. It contains, besides Cod Liver Oil of the purest and best in the world, the highest quality of Beechwood Greasote, and chemically pure hypo phosphites of lime and soda. These ingredients are perfectly /J blended and emulsified 1 1 with fresh eggs—not gum, JfTkf I which only clogs the urlm I 87s^em' Doctors for many ctr i years have recognised the g n high value of Creasote Jr I in curing Consumption, yjC_j( Uane's Cbeasoted Emoti- Z^l^"^ biok is the first and only w^, / Emulsion containing Crea.- / sote, and is the only one / emulsified with eggs. It is all food—just the medicine-food that all thin, weak, nervous,, pale men and women need. You can now see why Physicians order it in wasting diseases and general debility. Ask for, and accept only Lane's Creasoted Emulsion. * . , PRICE 2«. ■ « • It all Caemiati and Btorti. Smoke NewYemJS