The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. ho. 5322

Ashburtonl ; Friday, March 15, 1901

Price : One Penny

The Home Secretary on Liquor Reform.

Mr Ritchie received at the Horn* Office on January 16 an innflu«nii»t deputation, whose object Iti was to utge "pon the Government the need of legiala. lion on the licensing laws. Mr Ritchie, in reply, ia'd—Gentleman, I am afraid there is not much unanimity with regard to the mode of dealing with this question, bub at least I may say that) there is practical nnanircity throughout the oountry with regard to the extent ef the evil which yon desire to remedy. It has been said, I think without exaggera tion that intemperance Is one of the greatest; evils which can possibly afflict any c nnfcry. Therefore I think, we are j&stified In saying that all parties In the country, to whichever section of the temperance party they belong, or indeed, whether they belong to any or no party are agreed that the evil Is a great one, and that it would be a great blessing if means could be found by which it could be mitigated, if not altogether remedied, bnb I am afraid, notwithstanding some; thing to the contrary which has been aaid to.ray, that with that statement unanimity ceases. When we come to consider the remedy for the state of things which we deplore, we find oar selves—l will not say hopelessly bat apparently hopelessly-—divided. There Is the extreti c teetotal party, who ao far ac I can see, notwithstanding what has qeen said tc.d»y, have not receded one iota from the position which they hare a! way a occupied, and who not withstand ing their haulting cccarence In some of the proposals which were made to-day, are as bitterly hostile to the fundamental conditions under which you advocate the reforms which you have mentioned —namely, that of compensation - as they were before. Sir Aigernon West went on properly to tell na that the proposals of the minoriiy report amoant to confisca don. Ihey do amount in my opinion, to the gaosseat Injustice-- (he^r, hear)—to men who have t;een carrying on a per fectly legMmate trade under legal pro tection, and who are at, one fell swoop to ba derived of their property by the effer of fohio miserable seven years 1 rateable vMue on the premises that theytccupy We should a^o remember th.it there are mat>y things which some people would think probe by in the long run he more effectual than dealing, as you suggest, wi?h the licensing laws. The efforts of philanthropists have been in creasingly great, the clergy of all denoml* ua'ii'fs have banned themselves together fur the purpose of making ao attack npon this prevailing vice, and they find them selves greatly handicapped by what is one of the moat deplorable facts of our existence in large town* j'lsfc now—the insanitary, overcrowding dwellings, in which the great masses of the people have to Jive. (Hear, h ar) Religion in hanc Icapped. temperance is handicapped, by a condition of things which we deplore. He want more comforb for the people in their own homes. We cannot wonder that as no comfort can be gob in their squalid dwellings they seek it sr me where else amldat brighter surroundings. I believe the public conscience is aroased m it was never before aroused upon this question cf the housing of the people, and I believe It is more important that ores* crowding should be removed than that the number of public.houee licences should be reduced. We want more amusement, mere recreation for the people, and I believe there is more hope in informs of this kind than in the reforms you advocate today. .

Sweet Seventeen.

At a pretty home in Vine Street, Teinukft, Canterbury, lives Miss Harriet Rosin* Coin, who ba« juab passed h« seventeenth cummer, Mies Ooira, has many friends in and around the township, ooaoerning whom she writes 6* a correspondent:— "All my friends hs>v« lately bom complimenting me upon mjf improved appearanoe. For over four years, and until quite recently, I suffered from anaemia. 1 grew very pale, lost my appatitt became languid and diaclined for work or amusement. A skilful doctor attended mt, butt although carefully treated I did nat recover. I ttied several medicines uaid to b« useful in anaemia, bat without effect! i A friend then advised me to use Dr Wiiliami* pink pills for pale people. I began taking them over a year ago, and soon experienced improvement; by persemnejwith them I w«i restored to perfect health. Now my com* plexioc is greatly improved, I am strong »d 4 welt, have a good appetite, and sleep soundly* My brother, who used to suffer severely from sick headaches, has also been greatly benefited by Dr WilUamß* pink pil^.' 1 Bloodlessnesi—called iv scientific langaag* anaemia—is the cause of many aiimeata which fcfHot young ladles* Insuffioien* blood leads to a train of symptom* (baring indigestion a» their immediate cause), inoi as loas of appetite, paia after eating, bilioai* d«88 siok headaobe", liver sluggishnftts, 9to. Dr Williams' pink pills make new blood with every dose, and in thi* way they assist young ladles to develop properly and regularly. They strengthen the nerves and ward off consumption. Sold by chemists and aaorekeepera, and by ih« Dr Williams' Medicine Co, Wellington, thr Bhiilings per box, six boxes Blxteen »>nd six, poat free. By enriching the blood vi tuning up the nerves i)r WiHiams* pink pUll have cured rheumatism, neuralgia, eci»tioft t bronchitis, consumption, efiecta of ftvua and Bkin disease*, etc: Write/for free Infor mation about your case



Gives New Life Strengthens the Nerves, When the blood is impure the whole nervous system becomes poisoned. It is impossible to throw off that terrible depression; and there is no ambition to work. But there is a way whereby you may again be strong and vigorous. Mr. Charles Richardson, of 37 Howick Street, Launceston, Tasmania, sends us his photograph and the following letter; » Once ray arms were covered with sores that were worse than toils. They were deep rooted in the flesh and caused great suffering. My blood was in an awful condition. At an other time I had. a severe attack of influenza. I could neither eat, sleep, nor work, and I never expected to recover. AVER'S Sarsaparilla cured me from both of these violent attacks. The first time it took all impurities out of my system; and the last time it built me up ana gave me new life. Now lam strong, work card, and sleep well." Ayer's Pills are a~saie"and sure cur© for All liver troubles. They are purely vegetable. Prejmred by Dr. J. C. Ayer Co^LoveU, Mass., U. S. A. I Increased 7 to 3 POUNDS | | in weight. A well-known Ofcago | $ Physician writing about | }£aurs j | Emulsion | I of Cod Liver Oil.with Hypophosphites § | of Lime and Soda, said, "I am treat- JJ; 8 ing a patient of mine for Consumption {•: | with your Creasoted Emulsion; the >| :| sputum has diminished, cough less, | || sweating stopped, and weight has $ ■| increased seven or eight pounds." :jj | Many physicians are now constantly | |:J prescribing it. They find that no | ;t; other medicine does a patient so !*j | much good. But this is not all. | | Lane's Creasoted Emulsion is not g: $ only a medicine, it is food as well. $ |. A medicine-food. It gives new life | 9. and vigour to exhausted natures, $ % restores deranged functions and | | makes rich, red blood, thus supplying | '^ t strength and vitality to every organ § I in the body. There is no other j$ I emulsion equal to Lane's Creasoted fe | Emulsion, and no other form of God | | Liver Oil which is so effectual in the | ;♦;' system. 3 I At all Chemists and Stores. § |, ' . v'PRiCE a/-' '. I THE DiINTIEST LITTLfe WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" 14 The BmrMerr HAVING sold 0nt..0! my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have ago opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER " SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS, n all olseH and all fitted with the eve laßting G * J detachable Tyre. " THUJ KASIBIjBB, 1 OALU AJNU INSPECT THE STOGK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. &CCESBOBIES IN STOCK OTHER MAKES FITTED WITH © & J TYRES, _IX THOMAS. rpENDERS Wanted— For the wearing of X two thousand pairs o! Boots. Apply o J Mkllob, Tanoredjtreeb OOTS ! Boots ~"Boot8 JMothisg Boobe a«i—MEXXOB's Zoalandia Bo? tW6, !£*^ted Street »



NICOLL BROS. H F Niooll. E F Nicoll, L A Niooll. 1 Merchants & General Agentfy BUYEBB OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBS. AGENTS FOR— Chrißtchurch Meat Got, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd New Zealand Insurance Company GRAIN BOOGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION We shall ha pleased to reoeive samples rom farmers who have parcels for disposal. Station Books Kept and Audited. We have received sums nf Trust Monies, ranging from £100 to £10,000, to lend on Freehold Securities atfl£ and ft per cent. F R .if I T. Wn reoeive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands .and have in Block Apples, Pears, and Fruit in season all the year round* SEED S. We stock Clovers, Ryegrass, Kape,"and Turnip Seed of reliable quality. TH OHKISTOHURCH MEAT CO, Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TOKNIPd, BAPE and any ether crop, and to suit any desci iption of soil. Greatly reused production wherever used. Sati tion given everywhere. Nickll Bbos. store five varieties of th celeb/ated fertiliser. Prioe -en application Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, District Agent*. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. T OANS GRANTED FROM <£26 and upwards, at current rates. Full Particulars on application. WORKING EXPENSES on all. Shares are now duo and payable* Office —Tancred Streett Office Hours—9.3o am till 4pi* „..: Firsb Tuesday in Month—9,3o am till p ra ; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager • SHAREBROKER AND FINANCIAL MXB&T, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GrREYMOUTH. RELIABLE Information on Dredgbg » Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Codes : Bedford McNeill'e, Morelng and Neal's, A.8.0. Code (fourth Edition. MR F MAEEIG, Ashbucton Representative Telegeaphio Address : GRAVES Chrißtchnrch. Greymouth—Browolie, Greymouth MOUNT SOMERS HOTEL*, MOUNT SOMBBS. THOMAS WEST—PROPRIETOR (Late Of Horqbata Hotel) DESIRES to intimate to Commeroift Representatives and the Travelling Public that the new additions to this Hotel are now complete, and good accommodation can be relied upon. ALBS, WINES, SPIRITS Etc. from the Beet Cellars. AMPLE STABLING ACCOMODATION ANU GRABS PADDOOKS. You can depend on ridding your children of worms wish Wade's Worm iFige, tbe wonderful Worm Worriers



S» £. &. rg^ ■ VJV , <! ':' '■'■ '.My v»v'"::"'::-'. i'.J'V 11':T'!:'" irill|-l 1"-"" - ■f"'11'1" 1. ■ ■ ■■■ ■■ ■ ■ -- - -—-ss- — ■-■ ■=~ \mS k '■■ v 1 a Liver" i H mtm. m~+m. ▼ «^« WOULD MOT HAVE BKEN HEARD OF JF ffl %"Jmpet/s Jtfay JTpple"M §i Had reached him in time I m ; i . THE NEW VEGETABLE REMEDY. | t'Z, mif Cures Liver, Kidney, and Stomach Complaints. "^Mi 1 * 25/- *%, • CHEMISTS AND" BT|3^EB.,;' "*f r 'pf*-- I /;>



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ASK YOUR,, SHOipEALER ' FOR ' E.^B»^ fVJ . . y . BNCOUBAGI PAIR / COLONIAL onuamn. BOOTS & SHOES, "*»" MANUJAOTURip^BY S. ANDEBSON, TIMARU. ' DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, L^ND, I^SOBANCE & ESTATE AGENT VAIUATOB, WOOL & GBAIN BBOKEB, ;ashburton Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Liv» Stock—Tinwald and Ashburtoa'alternately | Fortnightly Sales of Sbeep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc, on Mondays } Sales of Wool Throaghoot the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements . Arcade Horae and Farhiture Sale held on Safcardays Horse Fairs Held Monthly AGENT FOR I Matson and 00, Obristcharcb Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurch p White's Sheep Dip Walter A Wood Oo Bow ring Bros' Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stephentson and Co, L>unedin Belfast Manures Vaconm Oil Company's Agricultural Gils Planet Jr, Garden and Field Tools RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. I have made arrangements with MESSES HaRDY & CO, Merchants, Babaia, to act m my /GENTS for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and in conjunction with thfm it will be my endeavour to m<tke the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. { DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton. i ljjhave the following Propertirs in my hand!) for Sale— 2000 Acres Westerfield 600 „ Corwar 1750 „ Rangitata 1000  Latins ton Also—A Complete Suburban Property, containing 87 Acres, Grahm'i Road D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON. J. BAIXANTYNE & CO. ABE NOW MAKING AN EXTENSIVE DISPL?AT OF Fashions Latest for Autumn Wear. New Blouse Materials*' New Millinery New Mantles New'Jaokets) New Autumn Dress Material!? New Tweeds New Oostumes New Friezes] OBDERS BY POST BECEIVE PBOMPT ATTENTION. PATTERNS SENT POST FBEEJdN APPLICATIONS^© J. BALLANTYNE & COMPANY CASHIL BTBBBT? CHRISTOHUEOH.



WILLIAM PATCHING. •s EAST & BTJBNEIT STREETS, ARHBUBTONj |> mnmm /—A „.,„.„„ |lml|| TARPAULINS! . GREEN STACK, & DEAY COTEBB, STACK COTERS, well roped at 37s 6d. BELFAST AND PAIRFIELI FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST • TjTOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can bo macb for any kind of Soil, or description of crop, SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERY WHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAW BE SUPPLIED JN 1 Owt. cr gCwt.J PACKS Orders received by SFMIKIQI^AWJDIDSa 85K.0&f5., L.iLmlUfU'i..,; DAVID TIB[OBIAS§, OR T'lbtlt- X.a, FABMER** CO^fp^l? A. rJ'I'VfC A 8ISO(.1ATION OIT CAKT.KKBUBY, l-AtmUz><l., GAfiTEBBUBT FBOZEN IfIMT AND DAIRY PBOPUGi BXPOBT COMPANY, LIMITED. 6 80 p. WAYMOU Socf-ury. OCMBINFD LIFE A_ND_ACC!D" NT TABLEfS THE MUTUAJj LIFE ASSOCIATION" OF AUS'I'HAJiA.SI"4 OFFERS IN THE FIRST YEAR OF UHE TWBNTIEIH 'OINTURY ! SOMETHING ABSOJUUTiiLY MEW. Ordinury Life Policies do not cover Accider-ie urlrfe they rcsuit i" l.'cath Ordinary Accident Polices do cot cover Death unices caused by Accidents THE COMBINED LIFE AKD ACOIDIiiNT POLICIBR Cover both, and at Spcc'nlly Low Rates. THEY ARE ISSUED IN THE THREE FOtiLOVVJNG FORMS:— TABLE AC—ASSURANCE PAYABLE Combined in each case with Compaaeation AT DEATH— for— Premiums payable during Life of the Assured. PERMANENT TOTAL DISABLE TABLE CO. — ASSURANCE PAYABLE 'MENT AT DEATH- PERMANENT PARTIAL DISABLE Premiums payable during specified MENT, or term of years. TEMPORARY TOTAL DISABLE TABLE EC. — ENDOWMENT 1 ASSUR- MjK-NT, ANOK— if remUirg from Accident during currency Payable at f-nd of term of years, cr of the Policy, and while Premiums are being previous death; paid thereon; For Tables of Rates aud full particulars apply at any Office of th« Association, or to HUGO PRTEDLANDBR, District Agent. F, S. LOWE, New Business Representative Ashbarton. Branch Office ; lib Hereford Street, Chrlstohuroh, 2 177 AE E C A •■- !i BUY ER 8 o F PRIME MILLING WHEAT CANADIAN OATS. TARTAR OATS. TDESDAYS & SATURDAYS—SampIes recelYed at Stores, West Street. Other days~Samples reoeiyed at the Mill. COEN SACKS SUPPLIED. GRISTING DONE ON FARMERS' ACCOUNT. CANTERB URY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) D. WOOD, Manager T 1 O FT rV T\T> f ! ! V 4 '*f \ 1. li. UJ^iJKljLii; & OU., CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS. FURNITUIIE AND BEDDING OF AJL.IL, KINDS MADE' ON THE PREMISES. WE ARE STILL MAKING our Famous Drawing Boom Saitea in Flush and Tapestry, which beat Cbristchurch for price and quality. Gall and see them. JUST LANDED—4 large assortment of Austrian, American, and Canadian Chairs. These Goods were bought before the recent risej in prices, which enables us to sell at; lowest prices. Bedsteads and Toilet Ware—Largest stock in town ; at all prices; LINOLEUMS, T)T7GS, /-\ILCLOTHS, INOLEUMS, XiUGS, IJILOLOTHS, In New and Chastio Designs; at all prices. DOOR MATS—AII sorts, all sizes, We" manufacture all oar own Goods on the premises, of the beat material and workmanship, so buy from us and encourage Local Industry ; besides, you may go farther and fare worse fehan at T. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S. CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FIUMEBS, ANJ> UNDERTAKERS, TANORBD STREET, Next; to ihs Buildiog Society's Office, and opposite Arcade.)



1 K;EW ZEALAND SKI J**hf BHIPPING OOi LINE ROYAL MAIL STI4MERS FOR LONDON, via Monte Vfde», Teaeriffe & Flymststh Probable finß Bteanaew. Tens. Port, Date. . Otftraim 3935 LyttfeHon March Bimntska* 7765 Wellington March 2 Wskataao 5715 „ April Wakanui 5706 — April Waimata 5610 — , April Faparoa '563 — |M»y Tongariro# 7700 -~ To follow PapanuJ 6372 —• „ BHapehu* 8000 — „ *Twin Screwa. For farther psstloulara applj U PRIBDLANDBR EROS., Lit). - SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR LONDON. JS&JL 1^ OVA-L MAIL STKA of passanaora, calling at onto Video or Bio, Toueylffa end Ply. OBlth. Vessel | Ton Oommandei From ~Date7 Gothlo —!7730)Kldley Welt 1 r Jan OARGO STEAMERS. Belphio 8273!8owdsa jwel'g'n Jan 17 Waiwera 62i7 Stuart jWellg'n Feb 14 Aotea 63641 Evans „ Feb — TTMION STEAMSHIP COMPANY *-> Of NEW ZEALAND. Limited .'TEAMERPPAII FHCMLITTELTON ASUNDER: Fer Wesbport and Greymo«th~Weok!y Wellington— Monday, Tueaday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Ohriatchurch papers Dniaedln — Mondays, Fridaya and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nalaon and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydnoy, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are enbjecb to alteration ; eference should therefore be made to Obrlstchurch daily papers for dates and hoar of Bailing For further particulars apply to F FBRRIMAN, Agnnt, Aslsburton HENBY STEPHENS?>N7"" (onooeßsor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 yearn. AUCTIONfSER, LAND EPTAT3C AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER TTfEEKLY SALES of Live Stock *•*' Producß, Furniture, etc., EVERY. SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni- Itire, etc., as per arraugefnent) in any part of the county. Advances made on all goods placed in my bands for Sale, Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown end Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATDBDAYB. Aobht: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dreaden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on fcimo pay mente from ASOs per month, HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. A. AGRR ARCHITECT. AROADI OH AMBERS ASHBURTON. IF you want i NEW HOUSE, o» Alter tions, or Newest Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR A GEE, Call and see the HEW FI6BOSE BLIND Imitation of Venetian, at half the price KAYE & OARTFR ARE CASH BUYERS, highest current rates, all ' FARM PBOBUOB, Agents tor Button's and Lawson's Unrivalled Seeds, New Reason's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS, &o, &o, JUST LANDED, LARGE STORES ab LYTTBLTON EXTENSIVE CLEANINB MAOHINERT. OORNBAUKS always ob hand, KAYE & CARTER, CHRISTCHURCH H.ARDLEY BROS GAS AND SANITARY ENGINEEi.3. «H t " si a g s 05 D2§ « & -J °° S 'h' S 0" & 3 * 9 s« § I J w P a b 9 b g a rpHE Tirade Supplies alwaya in Stock Large quantity of Tubes and Fittings BA BS, TANKS, BI3SKS, BfI,BINS, Katimatea given. HABDIiEY BEOS., Bast Street, A abbas-ton S~Where7~bb wherTlß'"bhe*~beßirßoot Shop ? Why Mbllob's Zealandia Boob Btore, of oourße YOUR -REPAIRS done at ""oaoTTTD* Sxow'b Oewh Boot Store ■



Great Csemr's Ghogb poor wasted frame. That onue full vigor did possess, Can't be a man in else but name, His cout;h has brought him suoh distract The undertaker smiles to think Next) winter's sold he'll nob endure Oh, ne'er say die, but take a drink Of W E Woods' Great Pep petmiot Cur 4 Cough Cure, Wahoo, Koolibah and Benjamin Qum go to ABHBUSTOtr Dbo Qj iIjB r ANTED Known—That what we 4 Tf we try to do well. Bear this la mind, Gentlemen, when ordering jeof Summer Outfit } and, Ladies, retnmntwr It before fitting up your Boys for the heMd»|"— Mife el and Turner "fnOR Sale, chw^vfoTOasb— Several bu» MJ dred pairs of Boats and Shoes, Apply to Mbllob's Zeal»ndia Beot Store