The Ashburton Guardian.

Ashbuhton : Monday, February 18, 1901

Price : One Penny

Voh xxi. no. 5337

Dr Parker's Newspaper Experi ments

Of course, Dr Parker's experiment has been profitable enough. That mi ail weighed and calculated beforehand Bat it could not continue on quite tht same lines at a profit. It is largely « profit made oufe of poblic curiosity. We carried a large number of racing readers with as, but a man with five shillings on a horse is not likely to look among the latest news far information which is accessible to him in the Scrip tures, Dr Parker's idea of religion! articles is well enough, but personally lam confident they were mostly too solemn and often too dull. The main thing in a newspaper, of course, it to get people to read what you write. II is little use writing what nobody will take the trouble to read, Ton mail reach the spiritual through the human. The most and the best editor is not ha who saye, " My poblic shall read this or that, " but" My public will like this or that."—The Editor of the Sun,

The Situation in France.

RELATIONS WITH ENGLAND. The Par's correspondent of the London Standard, writing on *• The Situation In France," nnder date December 25, i»ya inter alia :— Though, from the point of view of Internal agitation, the situation of the cotmtry is more satisfactory than it was ft year ago, the same thing can scarcely be said with regard to the attitude, not of the present Ministers, bafc of the French people, towards England. Being cleverly woiked up by the unscrupulous anti- Republican Nationalist coalition, that would, if it couid, unhesitatingly throw the nation into foreign war. in the hope of upsetting the existing regime in France* an attempt had been made by mis statements and the perversion of truth to convince the French people that the English are not only waging an nwjast war in Sooth Africa, but that those hostilities had demo>'Btrated their weak* ness. With (he traditional hostility, or perhaps jeaL usy, of the French towarda ths Anglo-Saxon race, there is but a step frc m the state of mind the Nationalists sought to create to the desire to peek a pretext for a declaration of war. Fortu* lately, the attempt was only partially successful. If most Frenchmen gave their sympathy to the Boers, ths great majority perceived the danger into whiflh the eDcmiea of the Republic sought to lead them, and which was nothing lees than foreign war, complicated with Civil st-ife. They were not prepared to ran the risk cf either the one or the other, and, following the example of their Go vernment, they gave Mr Kruger their platonic good wishes, but; rejected the idea of taking a^ y steps In his favour likely to disturb the friendly relations between the Governments of France and Great Britain. 'J he opinion which was widely held in England that, after the close cl the Exhibition, the French won!d provoke a war with their neighbours across the Channel, was, consequently, not altogether unfounded. Certainly, such a thing was very far from the mind of MM. Waideck- Eousseau and Delcas<e, bub it was un doubtedly the secret hope of the Nationalist coalition. The British public were only mfstaken with regard to the strength and influence of the coalition that harboured, and indeed continue to harbour, evil designs against them. The bluster and loud talk of the Nationalists had made them think that the vaafc majority cf the French nation wished to provoke them, whereas In reality it waa only the followers of M. Millevoye and M. Paul de Gassagnac, allied to a few Royalists. Fortunately for France the French nation contains much more numerous and healthy elements than the partisans of those f omen tors of disorder. The backbone of the nation, that Is to say, all those who hold that the prosperity of the country should taka precedence of the realisation of Belf-ipterested designs, are convinced supporters of the policy of peace, and the attiiude of the German Emperor in politely refusing to receive the visit of Mr Kruger Is not calculated to cause them to indulge in the hope that Germany could be counted on as an ally in a hostile action against Great Britain. Nevertheks-i, complete atcuri'y in the friendly relations between the twa coun tries can scarcely exist so long as members of the French Parliament expound from the tribune of the Chamber their plans for the invasion of England and journalists persevere in feeding the minda of their readers with such violent attacks on Great Britain as that contained in the Patrie to.day. Indeed, in his leading article, headtd, "Grandeur and Vileness," M. Millevoye, commenting on the present: situation in Scuth Africa, says :— " England, in her relentless determina tion to assassinate those heroes—the Boers—is ferocious and odious. Europe, who looks on passively at the slaughter, is cowardly The British Government does not swerve from the implacable traditions bequeathed to ib by its pre» decessors. The English policy is immut able throughout the centuries in its monstrous insensibility. But Europe, and, above all, France, acted formerly in conformity with other examples, other Inspirations, and other doctrines. And hamaaity was not excluded from the pre, occupations or the Cabinets, The immo bility of France in presence of a crime which shocks her reason and rouses the Indignation of her heart, is assuming the proportions of an historic scandal. She has, however, manifested her sentiments In an unmistakeabie manner; and she ia held in check by a few dozen rogues and cowards. M. Debase c considers himself justified and honoured by the praise of Yon Solow,"



Great C&iii'h Ghoet poor wasted frame, QL'h»b onye full vigor did powets, Can't be a man in else but name, His cough has brought him such disteeas, The undertaker smiles to think  Noxt winter's oold he'll not andure, Oh Ine'er ny die, but toke a drink Of WE WooaV G r«*tl Peppermint Our c



AN IMPORTANT LETTER FROM A WELL KNOWN SALVATION ARMY OFFICER. Salvation Army Officers' Quarters, Jessie Street, Wellington, 15th January, 1900 To Proprietors, *• Plantekoa " Remedies, Dear Sirs,—l would like to inform you that when I arrived in Wellington, a little over twelve menths ago. I wan terribly ran 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 hair so much about, and neither sleep nor food seemed to refresh "me, or do me any good. Someone advised me to try " PLANTE KOA," which I did, and after I had taken HALF THE CONTENTS OB 1 THE BOTTLE I felt moch better, and I am delighted to tell you that from that date till the timo of writing this note (over twelvemonths) 1; have enjoyed the best of health, and fmy ] work is a pleasure. If these few lines are of service to yon, make ute of'thtni. Yours slncereJy t Mks Captaik Lock. The testimonial cf, Mrs Lock should be of interest to Ashbaiton residents, she having spent some considerable time in this district. Before taking * Piantekoa Mrs Lock had tried almost every remedy frisnds could suggr it. The shelves In the scullery of her house were full of bottles, hoses, and tine, she remarking 'It's like a chemist's shop.' However, in I ' PLANTIKOA' she found a Sovereign Remedy, and strongly recommends others t» try the same. From Ohemista and Grocers everywhere. Correspondenca Invited* PL ANTEKO A~PROPBI ETARY, 1 Wellington. * [WEAK LUNGS 2 Can get more Comfort, i\ j )t More Nourishment, $ I Flesh and Blood and Strength, out of Lane s , Emulsion of Cod U<!qr Oil Than from the Finest Beef. ( Beef strengthens only the; already healthy system. Laxk'.s C::kasoxkd Emulsion soothes Lung Coughs, and heals the irritated bixnehiai tubes. It gives warmth, strength, and vitality to I the. whole body. Nothi ;';■■; equals Lame's Cukasotkd Emulsion in nourishing properties. It is the one medicine that will positively cure Consumption, and | make" you fit "for hard overy-day work, j It is Good for the Baby, »4» It is Good (or the Man, It is Good for Old Age. Ask your Chemist for LANE'S. If he tries to sell you anything else, refuse it. ... PRICE 2s. ~ S. McBBIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Timarti tA LWAYS In Stock—A fire A class selection of Marble and Granite Mbnaoieats, Deelgos and Estimates for* warded on application. Letter Catting in any style ~~!)I<1 Harnes Machine Belting, Bto* QET with a Hammer. From all Iron O mongers and Storekeepers. BIFURCATED BIVET CO., Ltd., LondoDj, England. Full particulars from Harrison & Webb, j ucldand. (Cut thia out and enow your {nsnoDger.) WANTED Known—Tha* what w« d wa try to do well. Bear this in mind, Gentlemen, when ordering yocr Snrnmor Outfit; and, Ladies, remember ib before Sbting tip your Boys foe the holiday—- Mib el and Turner f N the race for value, Mellob's 2oahndia L Booti Store leads.



"IMPEY'S The New Vegetable Medicine is an extra- g • «i n ■ | ordinary success. In Liver, Kidney and ~ i , »ny }, Stomach Complaints, people experience * -r *▼*-*■■ * ||| « || prompt relief or complete cure. Moreover, • : - •» n «-»*«« t« I th«yheJP to sell it, for they write letters ~ • RPPLE. ' of grateful acknowledgment so that others _ ' ' may benefit • j • npHOSE who report on " Impey's May Apple" are indis- t ' • I putably honest in their opinions, are not afraid to sign jj> j J~ A their names, and from their position in the community are * absolutely independent, and are not disposed to indiscriminately • « eulogise every new medicine they try. Here are two brief ■* ~ extracts:— . • • "Afterusing' Mpey's MAY A*fPW for niuly two yews, it affords me "Z • "grrat pleasure to testify to ltt great vitae. For Flatulency and Indigestion, _ 2. "it is a specific, and for Constipation 1 cannot spetk too highly of it. I s a " would not be jvithout a bottle In the house for any consideration. Please "scud sis more bottles.—GEO. CHURCHES, Farmer." m ~ #.*■##» • —t " I '^v« suffered from Dyspepsia for nine years, and have been treated by • |-j "ln:!i ICncl.Hh r..nd American doctors without result. I have also tried — .I] "i'Kist r.M.'?M movliaiiies. but got no relief till I was induced to test 'MAY • \t;\ "Ai'Pl.li. 1 liv. 11 the first bottle had a good eifect! lam so convinced of — j—j " its ,rra! value ti'^t I s'lall take sis bottles with me on my voyage. — 9 ••-.', "G. V. !S\I,KOUH (M.-.iier ' GoWen Gate')." - *~ T S?/- --iv CHEMISTS AND STORES. "S5. 2/- •„,



NICOLL BROS. Nicole. E F Nicoli, L A Niooix. Merchants & General AgentS| BUYEFB OF FAT SHEEP & LAWBB. 4. GENTS FOR— Chrletchurch Meab Co*, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd United Insurance Co., Ltd. (Fire and Marine,) GRAIN BOOGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION We shall be pleased to receive samples rom farmers who have parcels for disposal. Siation Books Kejpt and Audited. We have received turns of Trust Monicj. ranging from £100 to £1000, to lesd on Freehold Securities at 4£ and b per cent* FRUIT. We receive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands ( and have in stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit in «e*son all the year round* SEEDS. We stock Clovers, Kyeprase, Bape, and urnip Seed of reliable quality. TH OHKISTCHURCa MEAT CO, Limited. ISLINGTON MANUKES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TOBKIPB, EAPE and any other crop, and to smt any description of soil. Greatly reased production wherever used. Satis obion given everywhere* Niklx. Sbos. store five varieties of th celeb rated fertiliser. Prioe on application Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, District Agents. S. EL GKAVES, SHAREBROKEK AND FINANCIAL AOEKT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GREYMODTH. RELIABLE Information on Dredgtog Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Codes : Bedford McNeill's, Morelng and Neal's, A.B.C. Code (fourth Edition. MR F MAKEIG, Ashburtoo Representative TBiEGBApmo Address : GRAVES Chrletoharch. Greymonth—Browalie, Greymouth THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" " The Eamhler." HAVING sold out of my old stook of these superior Bicycles, I have qsd opened np a freeh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS n all sizes and all fitted with the eve* lasting Q & J detachable Tyre. " XJHOH2 RAMBLER,' OALIi AJNB INSPECT THE STOCK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest) on Earth. ACCESSORIES IK STOCK. OTHER MAKES FITTED WITH G & J TYRBSi MISS POLSOK, [ (C/o Mes Dod»s, Pebet Street), 1 mEAOHBR of Veioe Produob.on, Singing, X *ad Plaaoforte,



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; ;HEAT J U i- ILEE 'S A L E i [OF ///£/? - Class Drapery Clothing, & Boots% OOMMKNCIIia ,), SATURDAY, JANUARY 19. (PUB OINJtS MONTH.) IMMENSE f- EDUCTIONS IN EVERY —-DEPARTMENT- ANDREW ORR "BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT." PURVEYORS OF THE CELEBRATED HONDAI-LANKA, CEJY|LO:N PACKED AND S B AL"E|D; T E£A 1 TOfthe Elite and Rise tothe • Plain People'— None tco high or too low.;to appreciate Its unblended goodqm^i. BLENDED TEA DRINKERS TB¥ UNBLENDED HO^DAI-LAFKA MAHARAJAH No. HST AWAKD PARIS EXHIBITION. WILLIAM PATCHING, EAST & BURJSBIT STREETS, ABHBUBTON. TABPAULINS, GREEN STACK & DRAY COVERS, STAOK COVERS, well roped, at 3?S 6d. The Equitable Life Assurance society, of U.S Head Office for New Zealand—Wellington. DIRECTORS, with power to ieeue Policies and pay claims H D BeiiL, Esq. Chairman. j Percy M Thomson, Inspector of Agencies, Albert Martin, Esq. MD, I E Trevoe Gould, Resident Secretary; STEONGEST LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY IN THE WORLD r Financial Position. Astmrance In force ... «. £219,670,058 j Surplus over liabilities „. £ 12,711,97 Accumulated fand>.« « £08,372,185 f Annual income .. £11.286,14 AMotual Office. All surplus belongs to fche policy i oldere. Send for partioulara of the Guaranteed Cash Value Policy. NICOLL" BROS Agenti, ABhbttFbop. 3O 000 ! # Ig^Blv Cooking-Ranges j;.7Tlfß7gSsl rr^M ,„■.„,% In Use in the Colony 1 ■ =i»y>^ '--;-- —.^Tjg^wwr The^ burn Lignite, True Coal, or Wood up . «C^3i fe No SETTING REQUIRED. " S ' liillilpi'J' ~^X^*-^_ l! With Stove Pipe can be worked out In fc Y^^^p\ L (q^Z&s* 1} open. Splendid Bread Bakers' lC*i*O' i IL, With oaeb iron or copper boilers. The fagßEgy j tQ~^os-' jw copper boilers are large and tin lined inside. joSSaml^y i Awn— ■ NggaJj^ Repairs are ft Minimum, InSJ ' ©"// r#ggS^Bg^a^ Mads in &H Bizee, single or double ovens. r- 1""1 "X r"""""•'i*^"jft/i ■ ■ ■■: -''-i High or lowpreßsure boiler w-^"~" Ssßa Sold by aii irnmngers, from whom Oata logues can be obtoed, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. ROUTHEND FOUNDRY. Princes Street, BT7NTITJTN HOLLOWAY'S PILLS CURE BILIOUS AHACKS, FITS OF DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, GIDDINESS, &c. They possess three grand q?.ialities, being *Js i JLrf JLm HJ I s SAFE ANJD CERTAIN. Tub Schoolmistress, St. Anne's School, Wandsworth, writes as follows. "My mother and eldest sister have taken your Pills for years for bilious attacks and sick headaches, and have always found them most beneficial.'* IBtaufactu*ed only at 76, Now Oxford Street, London. Sold by all Chemists aud Medicine Vonaora.



SPECIAL SHOW THIS WEFK OF CURTAINS, BLOUSE MUSLIM CURTAIN MUSLINS, DRESS LAWNS,' OURTAIN NETS 8 PIQUES <fc PIQUWfIS s f CHEAPER THAN YOU CAN MAKE THEM BOYS' DRILL SUITS IN ALL SIZES & COLORS T .. * —New Goods ex p.s. DelpMc— LINOLEUMS, ALLOVER LACES, CARPET SQUARES, VAL & TOCHON LACES, HEARTH RUGS, FAKCY & MARKET BASKETS, LADIES. AND -GENT'S UNDKBOLOTHING IN FULL' RANGES OF ZftTA & VARIOUS OTHER MAKES. MITCHELL AND TURNER 1 NOTICE TO FARMERS. B ARE CA'iH BUYERS oF PRIME Mil r.ING WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY Please take your Samples to the Mill We can snpply Oornßacke^at coat price. GJRI&TIKG DC-BF ON FABWJBS ACCCt'BT. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) D} WOOD, Manager 17th Maroh, 1900. WOOL. WOOL, WOOL. „„.■»■....,, _„ ' I AM now making LIBFBAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, J upon all Wool placed in my banda for sale, either in Aahburton, Ohdstchurob, Timarn, or for Shipment. IMb Seasoa's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been fixed as under, viz fj— CHRI6TCHTJBCH— February 19, 1901 I shall be represented both at CHBISTOHURCH and TIMARU. WOOLPACKS -AND ALL STATION REQUISITES SUPPLIED AT LOWEST MARKET RATES, 4th Bale CHRTSTOHUBOH—I9th Febraary, 1901. Wool to be con signed—Seed Co.'s Siding, Addington, account D, Thomas UAVID THOMAS, ASHBDRTON, PURE SEEDS, I have lately eiectfid, regardless of cost, the MOST COMPLETE 5 FEED CLEAN ING PLANT Booth of the line 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 Kyegrass and Cocksfoot locally grown, also beat Clovers,'dressed j by nay own Machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated! AIso—HURST & SOS'S ENGLISH CLOVERS, TURNIPS, RAPE,,LUCERNE, TREFOIL, &c. D. THOMAS ASHBURTON | ASK YOUR SHOE DEALER " FOR KVE.EY f~/y? . . SNCOUAGEE PAIR / COLONIAL guabmxeed. BOOTS & SHOES, N D ID;ST BY MANUFACTURED jBY S. ANDERSON, TIMARU. SMOKE ONLY NEW VENUS A PERFECT TOBACCO.



SHAW, RAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMTTSP, FOR LONDON. -% '\ "ROYAL MAIL BTSA **WP%. MKRS, with snperlor ''; ' woonwnodaiilonfosallolMfle? "s"; of paaien^era, oalMng «,t onto Video o» Bio, Teaariffe and Piy oafch. ""Vessel I Ton Oomtaaaderl Fro» Date. Qobhte r l77BolKldlay Welfe'nJan 31 OAROO STEAMERS. B»lphi<a }8273fSowden wel'g'n Jan 17 Walweca fe2.s7Sf.aart V?el!g'n Feb 14 Aoiea 6364] B fans „ Fab — Agent. j^SSHHT- NEW SEAI'ANI? jHP^^J&bihiipping oo.'s LINE ROYAL MAIL STE4MERB FOR LONDON, via Mont© Vide©, OPenerlffe * Plfm®nth. Probable final Steamors. Tons. Port. Date, Waikato 4767 WelliDgton February 16 Baaffafeirt 5537 „ Febrnary 28 Otarama 5808 — February Wakataiia 5716 — March Rlmatafca* 7700 WelliDgtion March 28 Wakanni 5706 — To follow Waimate 5610 — «> Paparos \ 6563 — ■ si tTongadro* 7700 — „ Papaaui 6372 — „ Rmpehn* . 8000 I — I  *rwin Screws. V»t farther partioakrui applj te ffEIBDLANDER BROS., Lf». UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY Og 1 NEW ZEALAND. Limited FRCMLTTTBLTOV AS UNDER: Fn Wesbporis and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra Bailings see advertise mcmfe in Ohristcaurch papers Bucedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Piotoa, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above ar© Babjeob to alteration; eference should therefore be made to Ohrißtehurch daily papers fox dates and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton (ouccessor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc, EVERT SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furai* tun, etc., as per arrangement In any part of the county. Advances made on all geode placed in my hands for Sale. Bsjzular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on BAI URIXAYF. A.OEKT: Norwich Onion Fire lujrarenco Company k Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay mentß from ££Of«i par mouth. HENRY s¥bPHENSON } AUOTIONEEB. NEW GOODS. J. V. DE BEEB, WATCHMAKER it JEWELLER "£"8 now showing the largest; and beci assorted stock of choice Gold and Silver Jewellery Specially SblecsedJFob CHKISTMAS. 'Jensißting of NEW GOODS to euit, tht eoeiipg Season. Inspection ie invited, no aly of the display in the Window, bub of feho Iwge assortment of JaweEleryf&o. in the Show Owes withiß, the Window] ftccornmo-1 datioo btiog veay limited, WATCHES for the Boye, 10fl, (Good Timekeepers} BILVEB, E. P. WARE, OLOOKS t fto. New Stock for the Season Repairs Cheap and Prompt as nsual, J. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKER JEWELLER, Ashbucbon KAYE & DARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest current rates, * all FARM PEODUOB. Agenfca tor Sdmon's and Lawson's Unrivalled Seeds. New Bsaaon's Supplies of RAPE, SJURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS. &o, &o s JUST LANDED, LAEQE ,S9K>RBBvat LYT27ELTON JSXTINSIVE CLEANING MACHINERY. GORNMUEB a!ways ca haad, KAYE & CARTER, OHRIB CHURCH