The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no. 5299

Ashbuhton ;C Friday* Jatmary 4, 1901

Pbice : One "fci&iiy



Sow BttliersMeaT'ook Defflfct ' Oar soldiers' is the titleof an admir* able descriptive article in this months Blackwood by that experienced soldier ond powerful writer, Linesman who went through the great campaign with Sir Redvers Bailer, and who has mscta several more valuable contributions on his experiences and observations to Blackwocd. The writer entertain! tha highest pdmiration for our soldiery wml,. regards with genuine sympathy every phase of their character. There are two very striking passages in the writ* ers very fine account of the battle of Colenso. The first deals with the man, | ner in which our soldiers took the d«' feat, What finer frolicking ground for all the human emotions could be invented for all save one—the tbriii of triumph: Hope, anger, fear, mortal terror, grief, bitter disappointment-, humiliation, despair—were there not grounds for them all and room for each. When had a great British army, com* .plete in equipment, primed with health and confidence, led by a famous general 'when had such an invincible machine ever failed before. Yet when did beaten men ever walk more calmly.back fi ogq disaster than did those shattered brigades from that death dealing river bank, with the sun eating out their very senses above, and their legs failing from fatigue beneath them. A joke dining such an inferno. I heard many and many a grumble too, best sign of all, and many a regretful reference to the beer they knew they couldn't get and the beef they very strongly felt they ought to get, Brave men with hearts aright • not untouched by the horrors jostling you on every side j not unmoved even when""poor'~lSxlir*'next man to you, oh'd* forth his soul sud denly acd awfully with a bullet in his brain, not unmindful of the tragedy you were acting, or of what they would say at home, but brushing, it all aside in the hope that a defeat cheerfully taken might be no deft at at el!. The Record passage describe.* the magnifi* cent discipline of the men during the great retreat. The red faces lose their jollity in a flash, as- 1 hey turn at. the word of command from those viioioua kopjfs behind to the distant camp, All the wearineM of those ten hours, the hunger and thirst, the thoughts of dead comrade*, perhaps most of all the Burrow for dead hopes, set their seal upon the British countenances as if by magic. That tramp back, even after it had dragged itself out of reach of the long arms of the long French guns, was a duraftl enough expetience. Unreally slow, too, though there was r»o thought of impressing the enemy r y a retirement of studied leisure. But they most have bean impressed, nevertheless, eves more than by the eallont advance earlier in the day; and subsequent conversations with Boers go to show that many a patriot mouth and pair of eyes opened very wide indeed at the spectacle of human beings being liter ally unstoppable by flying lead. It was Sir John Moore who eaid that British soldiers were 'no good in a retirement.' Well, the campaign in South Africa has slain yet another hoary delusion. Not that they are to be accounted pleasant, companion able people in such a situation. Word sworth—-child of peace that he was, it is almost sacrilege to quote him in this connection —has two lines which describe the retreating soldiery to • nicety, like 'A party in a parlour, All silent and all damned!' And sulky, it may be added, looking severely to the front, which ought to be the rear, in prickly unapproachable mood, tactically defeated, but morally bursting with a savagery that would have speedily forced a bloody triumph if the general would have but let them sacrifice themselves." A Progressive Municipality _——_ .+ , ,— The' city 'of Lincoln. New Jersey, is the most progressive municipality in the United States. It was founded in April of this year, and was proved by special census taken in August to con tain 300' citizens,' fifty houses, all the conveniences of the telephone, a sewer half a mile long, a town halt, a public debt, and a council composed exclu sively of women. The local paper railed ineffectually at the extravagance of 'the city mothers' who bad a meet ing every week, with afternoon tea at the public expense 5 and now the bond* holders have foreclosed, and the bailiffs are in. Thus closes the first chapter in the history of what ladies were pleased to call s the most enlightened example of feminine advancement iu the United States.' TeXwamutu, Waikato, Mb Matthew Impby August 1» 1900 After using Impey'b " May Apple *' for nearly twe years, id affords me great pleas' ure in testifying as to its great value. For fiafculaaoy aud indigent-ion, I think it aspeoE 3c, and for constipation I cannot speak too highly of it. I would not be without a bottle In the house foe any consideration. Please send me six more bottles ; ecclosed ie P O O for 129.—Yours faithfully, (Bigtwd) GtOBOI Ohobcubs, Faraen RS ALCOBN is now showing besutifa _ assortment o new Millinery d«w Mantlee, new Dress Goods, new Silks ete., in the enlarged premises, Ladies and Children's Pinafore*, Aprons, and Underclothing iq Stock aud made to order.



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~""1OTICE, " Kennedy & Muir BEG to Notify the Farmers and Horse Owners in the Aehburton County that they have TAKEN OVER REID & Gray's Anhbucton B?aooh of JOBBING. & ENGI NEERING, and are prepared to carry on all olaagea of work na usual; and also intend to extend the Business by adding HORBE-BHOEING, COACH BUILDING, & GENERAL WHEELWRIGHTING Both hating baen employed by Reid & Gray for many yeara, and having large experience as Horse Shoers, Implement Makers, and Coach Builders, all work entrusted to their care will be executed with despatch and at moderate prices. 10 NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY «CO. OF N.Z, LTD,; Timaru] IMPROVED FARMS FOH SALE. 530 acres Rangltats* 250 acres Claramont, 250 acres Wailotis, 200 acres Waihao, 250 acres KingsdoWn, 1000 acre? Ota'o, §00 acres Totara, And others of various eizet in South Canter bury Improved Farms for lease, with right of purchase 1170 acres Fairiie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 actes Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grazing Trms of various sizss on the Raincliffe and Levels Estates, and two well improved Statian properties f>f 7000 acres each BAKER BROS., El URNISHINGr Tf NI )KRT AKKUS C URNTSHJNG *^ NDERTAKERS, DIRECT Importera of Best and Lafceet Designs in FUttERAL FURNISHING^. FUNERALS conduc..«d with the greatest care and satisfaction, it most reasonable charges. . Corner of Wakanui, Road and Cass Streets, and Baker and down's Coach Factory. T H UNDBILI-  B nNDBIMi T H UNDBILI & CO IFURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Poushed Coffins a Speoialby A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths in Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care a Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" " The Bamhler? HAVING sold out of my old stock of theee superior Bicycles, I have use opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS in all Fteea and all fitted with the eve* lasting G & J detachable Tyre. " TJHIJB3 RARIBJLiEfK.' CALb AiND INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITHJ G & J TYRES, I). THOMAS. ». McISRIDTC* Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Timor tA LWAYS in Stock—A firsb XX class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments,! Designs and Estimates for' warded on application. Letter Cutting in any style S. H. GKAVES, SHAREBROKER AND FINANCIAL, AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GREYMOUTH. RELI AB LE Information on Dredging Stocks. Correspondence Invited, Codes : Bedford McNelll'e, Moreing and Nears, A.B.C. Code (fonrth Edition. MR F MAKEIG, Ashburton Representative Tkiegkaphio Address : GRAVES Chris tchurcb. Greymouth-rßrownlie, Greymouth 



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J. BALI.4NTYNB &IGOMPA^¥ ll ANNUALI ■ CHRISTMAS DISPLAY {OF  ; SSPEOIALLY 4 SBLEOTID2NOVELTIES2FOR THE^SEASON. ■ t ARTISTIC, USEFUL, . "•■V:" 'NOVEL, DAINTY, • . PRESENTS. QPEOIAL SHOW of Qalendars, Oards, Dressing Bags, Purses, Pbote Frames, Oak Trays, Work Tables, Clocks; Perfumes, etc, etc. t. EVERYTHING OHOICB, ATTRVfJTIYE, AND UP-TO-DATE. Customers wbo find it incoi^enienfc to visit na personally, are assayed 1 that their orders will Receive our usual careful atteation. 1 •-I T" 0' J. BALLANT^NE & COMPANY DUNSTABLE HOUSE, GfcSHEL STREET, OHRISTCHURCH. ■i DID TT RYEK: OCCUR TO YOU Thaf when so called "Just as Good" 4>^titnfcea are recommended by" your De&ler the motive Is for self gaf», because of increased p">fit, SO BEWARE!! HONDAS-LANKA CEYLON TEA on a SEALED LEAD PACKET is your guide and " saieguard. Gold Medal Paris Exhibition awarded; to Mahiwajih Brand No 1, in Commercial lea Class. Local Agents—Megew Shearman Broß , Ostson and Rpn's, Coooh and Co., Aehburton; Tinwald, Mr Gudsell; Methven, Hibbeßroa; j Bakaia & Chertaej, Messrs Shamnon Bros. ■ '1 ' WOOL. WOOL, WOOL. I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, I upon all Wool placed in my »ds for sale, either in Ashburton, Chrißtchurch, j Timaru, or for Shipment. This Seasons WOOL SALES for Cante>bui?y have beenfixed as nnder,sviz '— CHRISTCHUECH—January 17, 1901, February 19,1901 TlMAßU—January 3, 1901, February 7, 1901 I shall be represented both at OHRISTOHURCH and TIMARU. i WOOLPAOKS AND ALL STATION REQUISITES SUPPLIED AT LOWEST MARKET RATSS j •.- - - I 2nd Sale—Timaru, January 3,1901. Wool to be consigned N.Z Loan and Mercantile Siding, Timarn, account D. Thomas 3rd Sale CHRISTOHUROH—I7th January, 1901. . Wool to be con signed—Seed Co.'s Siding, Addington. account D. Thomas DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. PURE SEEDS, I have lately erected, regardless of cost, the MOST COMPLETE FEUD CLEAN ING PLANT south of the line and I now ask Farmers to Inspect the eame at work. I AMIPREPARED TO CLEAN FOR FARMERS A3SY DESCRIPTION OF SEEDS OR GRAIN AND WJLL GUARANTEE TO GIVE THEM SATISFACTION I can Bupply best Ryegrass and Cocksfoot locally grown, also best Cloverp,;dresßed by my own Machines, the purity of which must be seen to'be appreciated Also-HURST'& SON'S ENGLISH CLOVERS.JTURNIPS, RAPEj LUCERNE TREFOIL, <&c, T>.. THOMAS ASHBURTON Impoiterofi^istic SMOKE ONLY NE W VENUS A PERFEOTEgTOBACCO,



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I SHEARMAN BRQS.. I FAMILY GROOERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRITIMBROHANTS groceries! groceries NONE but the best brand of Groceries kept in Stock—Tinned Fish and Meats o! every description, Currants, Raisins, Saltapts (all of First Quality) j Agents for Gore/Oatmeal; Butter and Cheese, the finest procurable from the best makers. MiUaqain No. 1 Sngar always in stock. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. We make a specialty of Teas, and have a large stock, ranging from Station Teas to the Finest Orange Pekoe Ceylon. Packed in fib and lib Packets, 511b and 101b Tins, and Half Chests. Samples may be bad on application GENERAL MERCHANDISE. B B A and T U S Sheep Shears, Oil Stones, -Ropes, Nails and Staples, Raw and Boiled Linseed, Castor, Neata Foot, and Vaivoline Oils ; Table Cutlery by the best makers, Electro Plated Goods a specialty, suitable for Wedding Presents; Splendid Assortment of Brushware of every kind, Lamps and Lamp ware, Ironmongery, and General Household Requisites. Customers may always rely on being supplied from a large and well assorted Stock of the above Goods ac the most reasocable prices. Letters and Telegrams promptly attended to. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSF, BURNETT STREET, ASOBFftTON ; SPECIAL SHOW THIS WEI K! OF CURTAINS, BLOUSE MUSLINS OURTAIN MUSLINS, DREPS LaWNS, OURTAIN NE'IS, PIQUES & PIQUMTTES, j CHEAPER THAN YOU CAN MAKE THEM BOYS' DRILIa SUITS IN 81ZE3.&. COLORS. -New Goods ex p.s. Delphic— l LINOLEUMS, ALLOVBR LAOES 9 CARPET SQUARES, , VAL & TOCHON LACES,' j HEARTH RUGS, FANCY & MARKET BASKETS, i LADIES AND GEKT'S UNDERCLOTHING IN FULL RANGES^OF Z AT A & VARIOUS OTHER MAKES. MITCHELL AND TURNER NOTICE TO FARMERS. -^y E ABE GASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN AK¥ QUANTITY Please take yo©* Bamples to the Mill We can supply Oornsacks at cosfe pries. GBISTIKG DONE ON FABMIRS icCOUBT. CANTERBUEY ROLLEB FLOUK MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C0,,) D WOOD, Manager .- . .17th Mftroh,, POP, ■ !Mi%i 'f% | I f\ 111 .j|' \J. %£% jiIU LLUVff n I \j PILLS 111 IfillQ ATTAiPIff FITS OF DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, GIDDINESS- etc, They possess three grand qualities, being SPEEDY, SAFE AND CERTAIN, T:i:-: S<:!]■,'Oi,mistress, St. Anne's School, Wanclsworth, writes as follows : •'- iv:y lii-jihoi- and eldest sister have taken your Pills for years fcr bilioue nitaebs and sick headaches, and have always found them most beneficial.'' HE-jnufaokiKcd only at 7S. New Oxford Street, London. Sold by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors.



SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY. MMITKD, FOR LONDON. ' T|OYAI, MAIL BTEA ■fHßMhfc^ *~v MEKB f wibh sapavlot aocommodatton f oral! olas^ep r**a~«-m» 0 { paaspngepfl, calling at outa Video or R!o t Tooerlffe w! Ply oabh. . Vassel Ton (OommaQSer From Data. ©otUio ~» 772»lKIdlley Wei t'^ Jan SI OASiGQ STEAMERS. llCskoßaata j623BMaxwon~Vvei!g^ Dao 30 B«lpfeia , [Bg73aowdeD „ Jam W*lwsra J6257 Sto»rb f „ Jao * """"" 7~bj w. HikHMEB* Agentt. [" ' fpHB ■ , . ,^^4*^^^ ■ N»W, ; SSIA.LAHD ;.j|gr ' shipping oo.'s ■ LINE ROYAL MAIL STE4MERS FOR LONDON, te Victas, Veseriffe & Plysneafcfe. ~~ Probable final Steamer*. Tens. Port. Date. Bak«l« J 56'28 Welliogtoo Jan 3 8?«ko» 40S0 — lan Wifcikato 0T57 — Jaa Papftwai 6372 — J»n 31 IWlffaliire 5537 — February CM»kbdi» 3808 — February ■Waj^adane 5715 ~- March Klmutakft; 7700 — March 28 Walmafce . 5610 — To follow t*aparoa 6563, — »» Wftjtanni 5706 — i. tPoDigariro 7700 — I .. Jf«f farther paytlonlara apply fc© ■ '"■<* BROS.. Jjxx>. TTNION S'SjAMSHIP COMPANY U Off-NEW ZEALAND. Lnnsn) STEAMERS 5! _II FRCMLITTELTON IS UNDER: Fotr Wastport and Oreymorafch—Wsekly Wallingtoui— Monday, Taesday. Thars day and Saturdays NO'i'E—For extra sailings see advertise kisbii m OhriHtohnrcb papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alteraette Taesdays and Saturdays Nslaon and Pioton, via Wellington— ; Tuesday and Saturday ' Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate {Fharadayß The above are eobject f,o alteration; , sference ahoald therefore be made to j Ohrlsiohnroh daily pape/s fox da!:es and hour of sailing "Z For farther parfciculara apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent,, Ajhborton (oaooesaor to Alfred Hiotiboe;.; i Est&bltEiiecl 20 yeai'd.. , APOTIONEBK,, LAND ESTATE AND "OOMMISSION AOENT AND'VALUER WESKLY SALES of* Live Stook* Produce,J'strijifcura, efco., ■ evert Saturday, at 112 o'ctooi. Olearing; iSalisa of Stock, Household Funni inre, etc., tas per atrangeinent in any part e-f tib© oouuty. , Advances niadu on all goods pkoed in rtiy bands for Sale. Begniar ConßlgDmantji of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit Bold privately through the week, and at Auction oa SATURDAYS. Agent; Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company ft Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. P PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay mente from JSOI per month. ' HIHKY BTEFHSNSOII, AUOTIONBER. ; A OAEB. A Branch Office fcas been opened by the undersigned s6 Messes Niooll Bros., Eat Street, where they will carry on pruotioe as Barriaters and Solicitors. MAUDE & HARM AN, Solicitors, Christrch cb Money to Lend at Lowest) Current) Rates Freehold Becnrity, , No Prouaratloa J*ee t MAUDE & EAEMA!» ): :' 12 43 ABhbarton, \ KAYE & GARTER ARE GASH BUYERS, highest) >rrent fates, all FARM PRO BUOE. ; f Agents ior Sowon's and Lawson'b ; ngnrlvallad Seeds. Now Season's {Supplies of RAPE, " 03URN1P, ■ MANGEL GLOVERS.. &o, &o, . ' , t JVm LANDED, ' 15ARGB S3JOREB at LYTTELTON. aXTENSIVB OLEANIHS MACHINERY, CORNfcJAUKS always on hand KAYE & CARTER, _• OHRIBTOHUROH. 9 57 Manning & Go's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, • T-HB BIST IN THE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of IISGLXSH ALES* Agents for Ashbarton—MßSsas Shbar 4CoMgh Core, Wahoo.KooKßAH and Benjamin Gara go to :<Asseweton Bboo 0$