The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi, no. 5492

Ashburton ; Wednesday, October 9, 1901.

Price : One Penny

Lapses of Memory.

A ca ions case has been recently reported in the rewsp*pers fa which a young gifL earning her living ns a typewriter and shorthand clerk, con in ties to enfler from A remarkable loss of memoiy. It appear* that she proceeded for a bicyc!e ride, and was alutnatelydificcvered many miles from home, having praotfoally losb the knoir ledge of her own identity. He* friend* were discover eel, and she was token hone, bat up to the present! her knowledge rf even those most intimate]/ connected witf her Is highly deficient. Snoh attacks are not by aay mean* obknowo In the records of medical sdeaot* They may be denominated low of tfc* sense of personality, beeaose in extmw case* the individual lose* ail nwolkrtfoct of hts own name, his friends, his work, his residence, and all ether details of Iff*. In on* American case (he individual war found in a dazed state, was hospitftbtjr received by strangers, gajre a atraag* name, recovered and settled down to hit work In the midst othls new surrounding* living for years without the slightest knowledge of his former personality. There were in this ease no grounds what* ever for supposing that he bad left his home in consequence of any trouble* domestic, financial, or otherwise, and if my memory serves me aright, be even went the length of marrying in his new cot* round ings, all the while having left a wife &cd family at home. Snch eases which may thus posses* many distressing incidents are often a*so* ciated with the brain trouble known a* epilepsy, and dreaiiy and forgetful state* are often accompaniments of this ailment* I suppose It may be possible to show thai between such grevious lapses of memorf and the habit of forgetting ordinary and commonplace details there are connecting links. We might even suppose that • distinct habit of forgetfulness might so grow upon an individual as ab any time to make him incapable of conducting the ordinary affairs of his life, but in the cas* of a yoting person it Is more likely thai the trouble is merely temporary, and possibly due to come shook or other, of Vhich the patient himself or herself c*n give no account. Dr Andrew Wilson li the Scotsman.

A Farm Wife's Bane.

The many friends of Mrs Francis £lng, of Utai'a, Fortrose, Invercargill, the wife of a well known farmer In ihat district, will regret to hear of the extraordinary trouble* which beset that lady. A reporter having obtained an inkling of theafUir, called at her residence and obtained the following pertinent particulars ;— ' Until about seven years ago, 1 Mid Mrs King, ' I did not know what) trouble was. Bab at last I found my activity in outdoor and indoor work hampered by the palos of rheumatism In my limbs— every bone tn my body ached. This muscles contrasted, and later on my hands b> came bent and deformed, so that I eonid not use them properly. Then the muscles of one tag became 33 drawn up m to make m? lame. Despite many kii-ds of trpat" raenfc and the attention of four bkilful d ctorsj the rheumatism increased in «jv* I eriiy, and at last I became a oomplet* cripple. The constant gnawing sgecy I BUifered was so intense that sometimes I screamed aloud. I was mlso a martyr to indigestion, which caused loss of appetite, i htadacheß, and pains and drowsiness after meals. My husband bought me everything supposed to be of use, but without good result?. Then he read how Dr Williams' pink pi Is for pale people bad cured very severe cases of rheumatism, I began to take them, and the contents of one box improved me so much that I continued them. The pains gradually ceased, and I could use my leg better. I can now say thatajfter being crippled with rheumatism for six years, Dr Williams' pink pills cured me, and lam as strong and active as any woman la the district. I have the full use of my Hmbs and faculties, and am perfectly free from this dreadful disease* Dr Williams' pink pilts cared me of the indipeetionalso ; my perseverance with them shows what they can accomplish,' The prescription and compounding of Dr Williams' pink pills were discovered by Dr Williams, a graduate of the Edin burgh University, so that these pills an not a patent medicine ab all, bat are a celebrated physician's prescription, in marketable form. By their action on tht blood and nerves they have cared thoas 1 ands of cases ot neuralgia, sciatica, liver and kidney troubles, lumbago, effects of pneumonia and influenza, heavy colds, consumption, bronchitis, asthma, skin diseases, St Vitas' dance, etc. Worn ottt men will find vitality repaired If Dr WU* Hams' pink pills are used. Sold by cheat. ists and storekeepers, and by the Dr Williams' Medicine Co., Wellington, thret shillings, six boxes sixteen and six, poet free. Ladies' health is regulated by their use.



shipping LINE ROYAL MAIL STE4.MERS FOR LONDON, via Monte Videe, ffianerlSe & Plymouth. " " ~ Probable fina' Steamers. Tern. Port. Date, Wafeanul 5706 Wellington Got 10 Paparoa* 6563 — 14 Olarama 3809 — > n° follow Wairmte 5610 — .. ETongai-iro* 7765 — » Rakaia 562S ». GTokoa 4050 Papauul 6372 Rlmutaka* 7765 Waikato 4767 . Wakataoe 5715 j •Twin Screws. Fer further partioal&rs apply ta ffRXBDLANDER BROS., Lhd. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED* FOS LONDON. *AA ROYAL MAIL STSSA fS^i%*v MEWS, with superior Wf**?** £?&•&* ageoxnEao&ation for &H classes ""'*-"■"" ''***" of passengers, calling at Monfce Video o? Bio c Tensslffe and Ply smooth. ""Vessel l?on jOomuaander Prom Date. *^ofchio 7755|waKidloy Wel'gn Ocb 11 Kumara 6034!W HcoMand — 'Nov2B Maori 5317 TMr ffatt — jTo fol, fßangatira 4045 G Nicole — STokomarn 6238 J Maxwell — ; Delphio 8273WBreen i — * Twin Screw f No passengers carried For farther particulars, apply NIOOLL BROS. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW. ZEALAND. Limited *TEAM.ERyS&H FRCMLITTBLTON AS DBOSR: ¥@t Wesfcport) aad Qreymoßth—Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE-^For extra sailings see advertise mmt ia Chriatchurch papers , Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pictop, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration j eferenee shoaid therefore be made to Ohrletchnrch dally papers fox dates and ticrar of sailing For further particulars apply to F FERRIMAN, - v Agent, Ashburtois ' BUSINESS NOTICES JAIVku yl'Htllf • Fdenishino Wabehousb, (Have)ock Street; HE guaraucees to £e!l at Ohristchutch j prices for Cash or Time Payments. |loaumental Sculptor, 00 Slaflford Sf, Timoru t' 1 A LWAYS In Stock—A first X-L claos selection of Maibla and Granite Monameatß, Designs and Estimates snay be inspected ab the establishment of Mr John Wilson, Painter, Burnett Street, Ashburtrn Letter Outtinp in any style HJ H Uhi>bill E Usdbiil T H UNDBILL & CO FUBNXSHING UNDIBTAKERS O?4NORED STREET, ASHBURTON 6FERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Fished Ooffine a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath fa Stook. ——• Private Address, Peter Bbreet, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; o,ho oaro sf Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 BAKES BROS., ITtURNISHINa XrNDERTAKEEB JP UR¥ISHIHG 'U WDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designs In FONBRAL FtfRMISHINGSj FUNERALS coadooLod with the greatoat care and eat' d action,, it most reasonable charges. Oorner o? V7ak»nul Road and Oast etreets, and Baker and brown's Coach factory. HENRY STEPEENSON, {OHCceasor to Alfred Harrison.) ISstabliahed 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stook Produce, Furniture, etc.', EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furnl tare, etc., as per arrangement in any par! of the county. Advances made on all goods placed In m] naada for Sale. Eegular Consignments of Colonial Growi and Island Fruit sold privately through th< week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. AaiiHT: tJ©rwloh Onion Fire Insurance Company is Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing am Agency Company. PIANOS, and ORGANS on time pay morais from >JOs per moiabh, HBNBY STIPH.IKSON, AUCTIONEER. WANTED KNOWN—That we are dail opening up Novelties for tho Sprin; In every Departments Exquisite goods ii Ladleß* Capes, Millinery, and underclothing ■-MiTOHBLL & TOBNHB, the Drapers



BUSL\»S NOTICKS j "SHAVE, SIR.'" THE following, is of special interest to a'l thoso who have rocasim t-;-, via:t the establishment commonly styled! ' Hairdressing and Shaving Saloon ': - A Bad Case of, Barber's Itch Caused Through the Use of Unclean Brush ok ILszok. Under date March sth, 1901, Mr George McCarrison, of 42, Lower iitreet, Wei. lington, eaya :—' I desire jo state that Ii havo us^d Flantekoa wi h Plantekoa Ointment for a serious trouble on the faca, commonly known as Barber's Itch, The nee of Pxatstekoa completely cured ma in one week, requiring only a part of tha bottla of Pjdaktekoa ancS a little of the Ointment. The eruption wan very bad and disfiguring, was on both sides of tha face, and aa I had had it some considerable time and tried various remedies -(including Ontioura) without success, I began to think it had como to stay. After my experience, you can reckon there is nothing like PlantekoaV (Signed) George McC«rison, of Me Garrison and Sons, Wood Turners. Plantekoa is the most powerful' and flushing Blood Purifier and Nerve Bailder and Strengthener known. From all Leading Chemists and Storekeepers, PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ' T 0A N S GRANTED FH 0 M and upwards, at current ;»bca Full Particulars on application. WORKING EXPENSES on all Shares are now duo and payable i Office —Tancred Street* Office Hours—9.3o ft m till 4p ta Firßt Tuesday in Month—9.3o am till p xn ; and 7 till 9pm. ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager A CHRONIC COUGH QUICKLY CURED, BENJAMIN GUM SCORES. Mr Laurol Hoode, of Chriatchurch, writes ; Benjamin Gpm had a marvellous effect on ! my cough and cold, which I contracted early last; winter. I tried various advertised remedies but got no relief. A lady friend advised ma to try your Benjamin Gum, and a very few doses gave me relief, and it quickiy cured BENJAMIN GUM always acts like this— It is pleasant to take—Obiidron i.'ko it- Suitable for yonng or old Benjamin Gum, price Is 6d and 2s 63, from all Chemists ami Grocers, or post free, from LOASBY'S WAIIOO MAKUFAOTUR ING CO., Ltd, Danedin- Whole ale from all Merchant' j IF YOU WISH TO OBTAIN THE BEST CROPS AND GET PRIZES, j Use Islington Fertilisers To Insure Fall Crops Everywhere. WE have the pleasure to notify Oar Oiients that we are now in the position to supply them with these celebrated Fertilizers AT £4 12s 6d PER TON oa Trucks, ISLINGTON & SMIIHFIELD. Results Prove that they are the BEST AND CHEAPEST TO . USE. Quality and Analysis remain as Before, Islington Clients have won the higheßt honors at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral As sociations, for Roots and Grain exhibited at their Shows, and in the 1 Paddock Competitions. ' NiCOLL BROS. DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBURTON NSW ZEALAND INSURANCE b COMPANY f ESIABLISHBD ... ... 1859 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION npHB Premier and Wealthiest, jolonlal J[ Company, Noted for Promptness and Liberality 5 Paid-up Capital and Reserves, ' £400,000 Fire and Marios Risks, Also,— Risks on Growing Crops, * Threshing Machines, etc, accepted a! F lowest current rates I nicouTbros., Agents



i-T'FIV -P 7COTICKS FOR WATOHB3 CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELEOTRO-PLATB SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, 00 TO G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aad weller Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) AflliburtoD. ■—Eepairs i Specialty.-— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. COOKING RANGES. BARNINGHAM AND CO. 8. IMPJROVED ZBALANDIA, NEW PATENT; Needs oo Setting. Can be used as Open Fire« ASK FOR THB IMPROVED ZEALANPIA. ■rflHB GOVERNMENT INSUR- X AN OB DEPARTMENT is prepared to grant EMPLOYERS OF LABOR Covers against; Risks connected with their Trade or Busir.es under "The Workers' Compensation Act,*' "The Employers' Liabilities Acts," as well as under the Common Law. Owners of Property and Mortgagees also protected under Special Tables. PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE EFFECTED IN ALL BRANCHES. For particulars as to Rates, etc., apply to the Local Office of the Department. J H RICHARDSON Commissioner Wellington, 6lh Jane, ISOI MMTc.B»M.. CERTIFICATED TEACHER, Local Representative of tho London College of Music and of the Musical International College, /"QUARTER starting from any date. W, Scudenta prepared lor any examination held in the Colony, Candidates presented, 107 j average marks obtained 93 per cent I A CARD. i MESSRS STRIHGER & CRESSWELL BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS CHRISTOHURCH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFICE ab Mr Davison's, Weafc Street Aehburton, where they will attend every THURSDAY and ou other daya when necessary. They will be represented In Ashbnrfcon by Mr J. Davison, who is authorised to receive instructions on their behalf, and bo whom communications may be addressed. Wo have various sums of money awaiting nveatment at lowest current rates. STRINGER & ORESSWELIf, SOLICITORS, OHRISTOHUROH & ASHBURTON THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" ■ * The EdmbUrr \ HAYING sold out of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have vac opened up a fr^sh consignment) of the LATEST PATTERN "RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, j & ROADSTERS la all elzea and all fitted with the eve* hating G & J detachable Tyre "THIS BAMBLEB, CALU AJSIi INSPECT THE STOOE. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MAKES FITTER WITH G & J TYRES. D. THOMAS. MCI Tl H1 Tl €T I& HO'S 1 NEW SEASON'S BOTTLES ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, 1 THE BEST IN THE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Ageiita for Ashborton—Messrs Shear m>n Baoa MELLOR'S Zaalandia Boot iStore la now showing some pretty lines in Ladies Boots and Shoes, in the latest styles and shapes



BUSINESS NOTICES ♦Sheep Shear?. Sheep Shears. UNION AND BBA, TURKEY STONE^ GARDEN TOOLS In great variety | DAIRY UTENSILS —CHURNS, MILK PANS, BUCKET, j STRAINERS, &o. WIRE NBTfIJSG, all size* AGENT for SCOTT BROS' CELEBRATED RANQ-ES. ANDREW MACPIIERSON, TANORED STREET. ■ 30000 jl ORION m ftp Cooking 1 Ranges WrST) C^^sssri (?~5 in*4~<xl a 8e *n f^e Colony ILtz^LL^^^Z T"~TT ■■■ ne ' "3Urn lignite, Trae Goal, or Wood op SplCl no SETTING REQUIRED. JS^^^*^ '} •Gr^T*^jlcs With gtove Pi Pc can be worked out In the V^^^^i 11 °P en' Splendid Bread Bakera With caB!) iron or COPPer boilers. The UucaaoKU m -Sv-*^*^7l| copper boilers are Urge and tin lined inside. ifiliii&i' 1 <>Sr^^!lcs; Rppairs ate a Minimum, |L«a«~lF Ma-^B in all Btzes, single or double i^k®3B^ f^^m^pm3 High or low pressure boilers Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom ./»*-wa*asswEssiu~4si |i in,,.. »^ra|j Catsloguee can be obtained, or from the 1 " ■ makers H. E. SHACKLOCK. LTD SOUTH END FOUNDRY, Pbinoks Stbebt, DUF?.DIN WALL PAPERS WALL PAPERS WE have just Landed a very Choice Selection of WALL PAPERS from Ihn best English Makers, and those requiring their Houses DECORATED are invited to call and inspect our Stock 15 BALES OF C. & J. POTTERS' choicest and most artistic Patterns, imported direct from the Manufacturers. FOUR TONS OF GENUINE WHITE &, RED LEADS Remember that tho Genuine Article is tho Cheapest, and tint cheap Paints are dear at any price. WE GUARANTEE ALL OUR PAINTS AND OILS TO BE GENUINE. Scrim, Brushes, Sheet Gla&a of any description, and every reqaiaite of the Trade always in Stock. W. H. COO3NS & CO,, Ironmongers, Painters, Timber & Coal Merchants. Agents Rojal Insurance 00. ii—juiwh inl.l»i—iii ' !Jin— mi'iir m—.it n'l'iiiiini'iwimiii. hiiiiiimhiiii' ' ir.<m"i h ihi t~tj' irm~in»»nrTmiinr ill I'limii»—r-n \ SMOKE ONLY NEW VENUS. A PERFECT TOBACOO. MANY MORE MOTHERS would have healthier, binaier, and h^ppy ohildran if they fad them'regalarly on AOLSEBROOK'S MILK ARROWROOT) BISCUITS. Thousands of children in New Zealand have baaa reared oa them with the happiest results. ► How to give the Biscaitiß— For very youog Children, rub the Biscuits very lightly on a clean nutmeg grater, or crush vary fioa andl sifb through a siafo ; mix carefully with boiling^ water, Btirciog wall, aad give through faediag bottla oc b/ spoon; Aa thsra ia milk in them it is nob advisable to adi it, Ia tiha oiie of youog and delicate ohildren, id ia better to givo only abiOt half a tnaouib every tWJ hoara bhan a larger quantity less often. For oldar childrao pour botliog w,Uar on biaouita ai they are and giro by spoon. A good way b to pat a nuwr ovor tha oup or b*aia in which the bisouibs are placed to Boak, uitil swell out, leaving bo wider. Liter on children can have them either whole or soaked, aChotna or ab sohoal. They will be foand a fattening, strengthening diet for yoanef and old A ulselb rook's Milk Arrowroot Biscuits THE MOST ECONOMICAL & BEST FOOD THAT CAN BE OBTAINED. BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T7IOR (TURNIPS, KAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURES aro mad 3 to suit any kind of Soil or description of Orop, Samples oE SOIL ANALYSED free of cost to Farmers using our Manure For the present season an all round reductien in price of 7s 6d per Ton ' t bas been made, SATISFACTION GIVEN ivEKYWHERE LAST SEASON. If there is no agent in your district, send to the Office for Price List and Testimonials CANTERBURY FROZEN "MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE &&POBT COMPANY, LIMITED, ; F. WAYMOUTH Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Christoiiurch



BUSINESS NOTICKS i Wm. Ft«angh Sole Partners and Proprietor!* [TttOS. Covkrdal« HOW TO OBTAIN UP-TO.BATI OOODS I AT CITY PBIOBB. tTTHEN about to BUY, you naturally look about yoo in order ts dlMtftr *It» Cheapest Market, and ttbere the very best vslua for Jrottr money «#JT ke h»d. II «•!! advised your choice will finally fall on some great City Wfttwbonw, wham H»y purchase large lots of everything at a time (and to steam tht mwt ftinitiffow Vnmt possible sad where they offer yoa an immenwi mleoUon ©I «p t» 4»t* O«td«» WE HAVE JFST BUOH AN ESTABLISHMENT. It) Is tho largest of i(e i kind In New Zealand. We Import on A truly colOHt! scalp, and we deal direot with the great manufacturers. We are alto maotsfftottiren ourselves, and ooDtroS a number of Important local industries. Coneequtntly it will pay' you to place YOUR ORDERS WITH US, and if you cannot do it in Person yoa can Shop With Us By Post . . * As THOUSANDS of our regular Customers already dn» Write down your requirements as explicitly as you can, enclose remittance to valn<>, post your letter (it will only require a penny samp, retnemberj, and we will do the rest! You will be delighted, because, by f'ealitsg with us you may obtain Beaatiful New Sewn's Goods »t|City Price*, One trial of this system will convince you. STRANGE & COMPANY, MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURERS, & FAMILY DRAPERS, OHRISTOHTJBOH •^■B abb CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT TUESDAYS & SATOBDAYS—FampIes received at Stores, West Street." Oilier days—£artiples received at the Mill. CORNSAOKB SUPPLIED riBTCTTXir' DONE ON FARMERS' brKlo 11JN ii account. OANTEEBUKY HOLLER BLOUR MILLS COMPANY (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) D. WOOD, Manager NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD, TT AVB JUST LANDED ex e.g. Whaicatane and Mimato, NEW GOODS FOR SPRING AND SUMMER. I Indies' American, Ec)j;Hßb»and Ooatinental Boots and Shoes Special Shipment of Gents American Boots in Tan Willow Calf, »nd Black Box Calf, BPECIaL VALUE Mena Watertights, Shoottre, Bluchers, »nd Baltnoialu, a^ Best Value in Town Bowling, Cricket, Running,, and Fishing Boots and Shoes, in stock, or made to order REPAIRS NEATLY AnIdTpROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. NICHOLAS & PICKFORD. BAST STREET; WOOL, WOOL, WOOL. I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE Of COMMISSION, apon all Wool placed In my hands for sale, either In Aehbarton, ChriitoDWr3n f Timara, or for Shipment. This Season's WO©L SALIS for Canterbury have been fixed as under, viz : — CHBISTCHURCH- TIMARU- Fovember 21st, 1901 December 6frh, 1901 December 12th, 1901 January 14th, 1902, January 17th, 1902 February 26th, 1902 Febrnaty 20th, 1902 : I shall be represented both at Christchurch and Timara WOOL FOR CHRISTCHURCH to be consigned-- Seed Company's Siding, Addlngton, account D. Thomas. •-■ . WOOL FOR TIMARU to be consigned—N.Z, Loan and Mercantile Company's Siding, Timaru, account D. Thomas. WOOLPAOKS, AND ALL STATION REQUISITES SUPPLIED AT LOWEST MARKET RATES. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. -o ' ' ■ —• PURE SEEDS. I HAVE ERECTED, regardless of cost, the MOST COMPLETE SEED CLEANING PLANT south 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 RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BEST CLOVERS, (dressed by my own machines), the parity of which ma«b be Been to be appreciated. Also—HUßSr AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Rape, Looerne, Trefoil, Etc. D. THOMAS, A3HBUKTON 5?



Coughing Yet? It is unwise to let a Cough >TIjQ run 00. Frequent coughing HK increases the irritation in the ■■ bronchial tubes, and is the ♦|| forerunner- to serious lung disease - CONSUMPTION. Positively cures Coughs of any kind. Not by drying up the Cough, but by cutting tb« phlegm and healing the irritated passages. LANE'S EMULSION is so perfectly bl«nde« that i| is pleasant to the taste, and io t*sj to digest that young babies and moil delicate invalids take it regularly. Reoomntiitd 11. * Your Chamist or Store will supply yts . , PRICE 2s. . . "Sou can depend on ridding your Children of Wtirma with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful worm wor'tew } price Is Smoke New Ven«*