The Ashburton Guardian.

Ashbubton ; Thursday, January 24, 1901

XXI. HO. 5316

Price : One Penny

FARM NOTES.

[B* Cockatoo,] The harvest) ia somewhat laser this fiat than last. The warm weafcher of late is, however, bringing the oropi on fast, and fa another week the harvest oaght to be m foil awing throughout the district. The Hessian fly is to bo found m snout parts of South Canterbury, and is becoming a serious menace to farmers. The small birds teem to b» at thick M ever thii year, and the early crops art suffering severely through their depredatiafit* In Boms of the barley crops the heads art fairly stripped. Heavy crops of oats oan be expected thU year, which should compensate somewhat fer" the low prices ruling. The prevalence of black head* among Hit eat crepe should be a warning to farmers out to neglect topiokle at it means a. serious lost m the yield per acre. Ib will bo interesting to know the result of experiments to which farmers are making with the different samples of imported wheat which was obtained through the Agricultural Department. It wiU*be' impossible to telt till after threshing which is ths best &ed most suitable kind for this district. The roots crops have recovered wonderfully since the last rain, giving hopes of fair yield! yet. ; . '■- .

The Visit of the Imperial Troops

United Preeß Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, Jan 23 The Mayor has received a communication from Hon JG Ward stating that the Imperial troopß will leave Melbourne by the Britm nic on the 291 b iußfc. for the Bluff* They embark at Lyttelton on the evening of th« Sth February for Wellington, and remain here till the morning of the Sth February, when they leave for Napier. Mr Ward asks that arrangements be made to billet a thousand men ashore for two nJghta and accommodation for fifty officer* at the leading hotels. (These arrangements May, however, be altered, according to the news received within the next day or two.

Perfide Albion !

— ♦ .„,. In discussing the Bill for the increase of the navy m the French Senate on the 4th of December last, M Combes advocated the building of more craiseri. General Merrier, said that the object to be kept m view was the ability to take the offensive, whether the conflict were by sea or land, so that instantly war was declared the enemy might bo attacked and compelled to fight under conditions chosen by oneself. Tfatt measure did not take sufficient account of this. In the undesirable event of war with England, France should «utt at effecting a landing on the other side of the Channel. Modern genius had rendered this far easier than formerly, Moreover, Great Britain's experience m the Transvaal had shown her that her army was no longer up to her expee» tations. As to the British fleet it was un doubtedly powerful and gave to France* eventual adversary command of the sea It had, however, world wide obligations* The speaker went on to refer to French superiority m guns and crews, and, re verting to the British army, alluded te the apprehensions which had been voiced concerning it m England. If the possibility of invading England, m principle, were admitted practical, the means of effecting it could also be discussed, The General suggested ft scheme he had drawn for the invasion of England while m command of the Army Corps, which might serve as a basis for a plan which would entail but little expense. The General then proceeded to move a supplementary clause to the effect that the. Govern ment ehonld make necessary prepara tions to embark and disembark at rapidly as possible an expeditionary corps ; bat at this point he waß ruled out of order, and the House rose amid general applause.

CRICKET.

* .«. : ASHBDRTON IMPERIALS v METHVEN The following are the scores In the above match, played m the Ashburtoa Domain on Thursday afternoon laafc, and won by Methyen:— A sheurton—Richards, o Davit b Tomlln eon, 34; P Orr, b Tomlinsoa, 5; F Robillurd, b Tomhnson, 4; S Ohoat, o Timms b Davit, 3; E Marsden, b Tomlineon. 0; F Pritchird, b Totniinson, 0; A PiJbrow, hife wScket, b Blair, 0; G Andrews, run out?, 17; O Andrews, b Tomlinsoa, 0; A Ptirnel!, not out, 8; Elliott, b Davis, 0; extras 6— fcofcal 75. Methveh — J Blair, b Robilliard, ?; Thompson, run out, 0 ; W Moms, h Maradfln, 0; CE jJavis, b RobilHard, 30} F Randt, o Piibrow b Orr, 38 j A C Rtnderton, b Orr, 6; Tomlinaon, b Orr, 3 j A Dobbs, b Robilliard, 0; J McDonald, b Marsden, 0; F Timms, b RobilHard, 0; Q Weitbrooke, nob oub, 14; extras B—tobal 106.



Zander & Sons' Eucalypti Extract— Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diploma . at the International Exhibition, Amsterdam, ! Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and oni* versitiee all over the globa. That the crude, resinous oila, which are now foisted upon the public under the name of Euoalypi Extracts, may not be mistaken for Sander & Sons' Ptfre Volatile Eucalypti Extract,, we state :—lt is proved by testa made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Griefswald (Prussia), that only productc that are saturated with oxygen and fried o acids, resinous and other substances adherent to primary distillation, will develop tb« curative properties poasesaed by the plant. To avoid the appalling consequences result ing from the application of substitutes, eto., m croup, bronchitis, diphtheu»,dyaentery, iuterna< inflammation, etc., insist tn getting Sandbk and Pdbh Vo&Ai Euoa lyvti Extract, and be safe OUR Boobs and Bhoes sell thamieltei hftVe ft look tet D SfQOK'S ptlONt



AN IMPORTANT LITfER FROM A WELL KNOWN SALVATION ARMY OFFICER, Salvation Army Officers' Quarters, Jessie Street, Wellington, 15fch January, J9OO To Proprietors, " Plantekoa " Remedies. Dear Sirs, —I would like to inform you that when I arrived m Wellington, a little over twelve menths ago, I was terribly run down m health, For two or three weeks I was unable to take any active part m any meetings, I was com pletely worn out, and always had that tired, languid feeling we hear so much abonfc, and neither sleep nor food seemed to refresh me, or do me any good. Someone adviend me to fcry «♦ PLANTE KOA," which I did, and after I had taken HAL* 1 THE CONTENTS OF TEJ3 BOTTIE I felt much better, and I am delighted to tell you that from that date till the time of writing this note (over twelve months.) I have enjoyed the best of health, and my work Is a pleasure. If these few lines are of service to you, make use of them. Yours sincerely, Mrs Captain Lock. The testimonial of Mrs Lock should be of interest to Ashbnrton residents, ehe having spent some considerable time m this district. "Before taking 'Plantekoa Mrs Lock had tried almost every remedy frlenda could suggest. The shelves m the scullery of her house were full of bottles, boxes, and tins, she remarklsg *It*» like a chemist's shop.' However, m ♦ PLANTEKOA' she found a Sovereign' Remedy, and strongly recommends others to try the same. From Chemists and Grocers everywhere. Correspondence Invited. PLANTEKOA PROPRIETARY, Wellington. Old Harness Machine Belting, Etc, SET with a Hammer. From all Iron mongers and Storekeepers. BIFURCATED RIVET CO., Ltd., London, England. Full particulars from Harrison & Webb, Auckland. (Cut this out and show your Ironmonger.) •__ S. H. GKAVES, SHAREBROKER AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GREYMOUTH. RELIABLE Information on Dredging Stocks. Correspondence Invited, OodbsJ: Bedford McNelll'e, Morelng and Neal's, A.B.C. Code (fourth Edition. MR F MAKEIG, Ashburbon Representative Teleskaphio Address : GRAVES Chrlstchurch. Greymonth—Brownlie, Greymouth ». JMLoB-RlDliV Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Sf, Timaru tA LWAYS m Sfcook~A firs XjL class selection of Marbie and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates for warded on application. Letter Cutting m any style m~m~~VOR SALE,™" ~ i RUILDING BITES. 3QUARTKR Acres all adjoining—Nos 1128,1129, and 1130, Cameron Street, on the vpper side of the railway There have been numerous enquiries for sections m | the vicinity of these. (To be sold on very easy terms of payment. Full particulars on application. SB. BULLOCK. CHEAP Cottage Property *—J acre ceo tion and Cottage, situated m Oxford Street, Hampstsead. price required. Apply fco J3ULLOOK. MRS ALCORN is now showing beautiful assortment new Millinery new Mantles, new Dress Goods ,uew Silks etc., m the enlarged premises, Ladies and Children's Pinafores, Aprons, and Underclothing m stock and made to order. Smoke New Vecaa



H. Matson & Co,, Stock Brokers & Auctioneers, christchurch. To farmers, Stock Owners and Public generally ot the Aehborton County. .Gentlemen,— WE beg to intimate thab, if ab an time you have business to transao m .Christcharch, we shall be glad to act on your \iehalf. In the event of your sending fcheap or cattle to our Addington or other markets for sale, by pubiic auction or privately we know thab you will not regret choosing our firm as your salesmen. We have frequent orders from London and elsewhere for Frozen Meat, and are fn a position to buy parcels m the Works. If you prefer to sell your frozen meat m the colony, rather than shipping ib to London, please communicate with us, stating prices, numbers and grades. If you desire to sell your property, we shall be glad to receive particulars as to the acreage, locality and price, anr? we will then Insert m thfi next issue of our Quarterly Land & Property Keqistek bheße particulars, free of coat to you ; at the same time, wo allow yon a free hand to dispose of your property privately, or through other Agents' hands, we only claiming commission when a sale has been effected throughour instrumentality. We have numerous enquiries from all parts of the colony, our connections being large and extensive. We invite your correspondence on any class of business you may be disposed to place In our hands, ib being a pleasure for us to communicate with you, as occasion may require.—lhaaking yoa In anticipa" tim we are. Yours faithfully H. MATSON & Co. Cashel Street, Christchuxch NICOLL BROS. Niooll, E F Nicoll, L A Niooll. Merchants & General Agents, BUYEBS OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBB, iGENTS FOR— Christchuroh Meab Cot, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora* bioQ, Ltd United Insurance .Co., Ltd. (Fire and Marine.) GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION We shall be pleased to receive samples rom farmers who have parcels for disposal. Siamok Books Kept and Audmed. Wo have received sums 'of Trust Monies. ranging from £100 bo £1000, to lend on Freehold Securities at 4£ and 5 per cent* F X tfl T. We receive regular Coasignmanta from Auckland, Sydney, and the lalands ,aud have ia stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit m season all the year round* SEED S. We stock Clovers, Ryegrasß, Bape, and wrnip Seed of reliable quality. mHE OHRISTOHUROa MEAT CO, JL Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TGKNIPB, KAPE and any other crop, and to smt any description of soil. Greatly _ Teased production wherever used. Satisf otion given everywhere. Nioa-L Bros. Btorefive varieties of th celebrated fertiliser. Price on application Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt abtenbion. NICOLL BROS, District Ageats, WANTED KNOWN. J. L. HIGGB HAS Paints, Oils, (Turps, Glass, Scrim &0., also choice Paperhangings. PRICES LOW. High Class Decorative Work a Specia 1 > Don't forget. —« Coleman's EuiL»i»as,Tanored Street



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The Equitable Life Assurance Society, of Uj —- :x:-—— Head Office for New Zealand—Wellington. DIRECTORS, with power to iseue Policies and pay claims °. H D BELL, Esq, Chairman. ] Percy M Thomson, Inspect orfol Ageooie Albbss Maetin, Ebq, MD. I E Trbjyob Goxtld, Resident Secreiary; STBONGEST LIFE ASSUKANOEj SOCIETY IN THE WOELD ; I '(Financial Position. Aumranos fn force .... .- £219,670,058 I Surplus over liabilities „,, £12,711,97 Aooumolated fand».« «. £08,573,185 j Annual income .... „,, £v 286,14 i A Mutual Offioe. AH surplus belongs to the policy holders. Bend for particulars of the Guaranteed Cash Value Poliay. NICOLL" BROS, |Agents, AahbuicoQ, 12 47 m .30.000 itjngggi Cooking- Ranges s=i^^°° CE*iJ!::Sa «. , Jn Use m the Oolony B^^3 'TD Lignlte» Trae Coal' <>«• Wood up jECj& !s^3* fc ._. ,NO SETTING REQUIRED. r" '*/^°-*^» ove Pi Pc 09n be w°rbed out In t j(^]jEcJt|sll!-j <S^t«-^ # open, Splendid Bread Bakers L^_tJ(jr' i «c«—^*v Aq With cast IroD or copper boiSers. The j^B^®|| j >^-*-— #i sn- copper boilers are large &nd tin lined inside. fe^^^^^F^i I RepaSrs R?e a Minimum. % mm^^^\^JjjJ^^^^^^^ Ma*B fo.all b'zbs, single or double ovens. . High or lowpressure boiler by all Ir»nm gers, from whcmO* lpgues oan ba obfca ed, cr from the mak H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. SOUTHEND FOUNDRY. Princes Street, DUFFBIN J. SEALY & CO., THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED SEED FIRM IN ASHBURTON J& Jtr f^,f\ ABJ? BtiU to the front» atd are Prepared to supply their many *KJ* iXf \JU» P*trons with reliable SEEDS, of every description, THAT SEEDS TOB^raS^SfiST -*""- VEGETABLE SEEDS, FLOWER SEEDS, & GARDEN BEQUISITES of every fdeacnption, Direct from the Growebs and Manotacturebs. Our Stocks of KEW SEASON'S SEEDS are from the Celebrated Firms, James Oastek & Co, London, and Peter Lawson & Son, Edinburgh, and they are of the best quality obtainable, * FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. LARGE STOCKS of all Seasonable FRUITS always on hand, HAY FORKS. HAY FORKS TO FARMERS. ~ TFT.E HA;V£ JjUST OPEKfEDUP A SHTPME.NT OF FOKuS, BAKES, SCYTHES, SHABPEKING feTONES, HAEYEST GLOYESj Etc, AU of the very lateetS'pafcfcernß from the best makers and specially/eelected for th« coming harvesb. ALSO,-— T"WO OASES of!BRITISH SILVER PLATEWARB ONE CASE of ENGLISH WATCHES lu'WO OASES OP SHEFFIELD CUTLERY ALL SUITABLE FOR XMaS AND WEDDING PRESENTS The publio are invited to walk Jn andjinspeot our magnificent stocks wlfhoat being pressed to buy. ° Ihe above goods are of good quality, oba*te designs, and|uneqaalled for value, and will last a life time. English Lever Watches ab • one guinea. 'fiThe 'beet value ever offered, \Oarnotg'tttjtec shillings. Correct time keepere. W. H. COLLINS &CO,. IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & GOAL MERCHANTS. 4GENTIROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. WILLIAM PATCHING, EAST & BURNETT STREETS, ABK3BURTON, SADDLEB & HARNESS MAKEE. Tt/r V OOMPETEiST STAFF now: deludes JFIRST CLASS COLLAR AND SADDLE j MAKERS. Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. Repairs Executed Promptly and at Moderate Betes «<BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT," PURVEYORS OP THE CELEBRATED HONDAI-LANKA OEYLON PACKED AND SEALED TEA! BLENDED TEA DRXNKERS TEY I UNBLENDED HONDAI-LAFKA MAHARAJAH No. I. • FIRST AWAKD PARIS EXHIBITION,



SPECIAL SHOW THIS ?WEF£ OF CURTAINS, BLOUSE MUSLINS OURTAIN MUSLINS, LAWNS, OURTAIN NETS, PIQUES & PIQUITTIS, 1 CHEAPER THAN YOU CAN MAKE THEM BOYS* DRILL; SUITS IN ALL SIZES & COLOBS! -—New Goods ex $&i Delphic— LINOLEUMS, LACES, OARPET SQUARES, VAL & TOOHON LAOES.I HEARTH RUGS, FAKOY & MARKET BASKETS, LADIES AND GENT'S UNDERCLOTHING IN FULL RANGES OF Z&TA & VARIOUS OTHER MAKES. MITCHELL AND TURNER Importerofcfifistic "noticFto farmers. ace CASH BUYERS of PRIME MI! LING WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY Please take yoar Samples to the Mill We can supply Oomsacks^at cost price. GHI&IIKG DC-BE OK FAEWIRS ACCLTIsT. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0,,) >D WOOD } Manager 17th Mar.*, 1900. WOOL, WOOL, WOOL. I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed m my bands for Bale, either m Ashburton, Chrlatoharoh, Timara, or for Shipment. This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been axed as nnder, viz [;— CHBISTCHUECH~~Febraary 19,1901 TlMAKU—February 7, 1901 I shall be represented both afc OHRISTCHURGH and TIMARU. WOOLPACKS AND ALL STATION REQUISITES SUPPLIED AT LOWEST MARKET RATES 3rd gaIe—TIMABU 7th February. 1901 Wool to be consigned—N Z Loan & Mercantile Siding, Timaru, account D THOMAS | 4th Sale pHRISTOHUROH~I9th February, 1901. Wool to be con signed—Seed Co.'s Siding, Addington, account D # Thomas DAVID THOMAS,, ASHBURTON. PURE SEEDS, I have lately exectPd, regardleßS of cost, the MOST COMPLETE &FEED CLEAN ING FLAHT eonth of the line and I now ask Farmers to inspect the same at work. I AM PREPARED TO CLEAN FOR FARMERS AHY DESCRIPTION OF SEEDS OR GRAIN AKD WILL GUARANTEE TO GIVE THEM SATISFACTION 1 can supply best Kyegrass and Cocksfoot locally grown, also best Clovers* droseed by my own Machines, the parity of which musfs be seen to?be appreciated AIso—HURST & SON'S ENGLISH OLOYERS, TURNIPS, RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, &g. D. THOMAS ASHBURTON 11 ruin i vii muni /Carpenters Tooisat hedrook prices, LLr Wtl LYfll UWrlli Registrar Gr»tea from 12a 6d, Tiled «.«.h. ww "" mTq.S.M. Registrars and MaatSepieces complete, from _I_l * 52s 6d. Oar prioss defy oompeUttc — OEETIFIOATED TEACHER. gfH^!l^g£L__-^. , LOCAL Bepreseoteblve of the London wr oiT n jSi f ... bawo Infeomatioiral Oellego. VV,.* d SN' .^/aper Ohan Beef " ir Mutton. Guaranteed grain fed by PI&NOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAR #«»«»■ of fchis disfcricb. DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY waomwoqi mb-ahi airowv nn AND COUNTERPOINT. FARMERS' MEAQB SUPPLY CO. a ! J H KULS. ..



SHAW, SiYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR LONDON. jJfefcA T>OYAL MAIL STBA K\} WMR% wlfch snperlo fM^^^^ aooommod^tioufosaliolaaas «Hlgg»» of passengers, calling a onte yideo as Rio, TenesrifTo and Ply oath. ""Veawsl jToia lOommanderl From Data, Qobhla „ T7«lKidlay_ Wolb'jaJan^j: CARGO STEAMSRS. Delphio 8273Bowden f, Watwerft 6257St«arb Wellg'a Feb 1< Aofc«a 65641 E?ang „ Feb - "" ' E, W. HAHMEr! Agent. — —— 'rpß. E mm *~~~ yj||BHP KSW ZBA.LAND "^^P^^SJHIPPING OO.«S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS WOB, LONDON, via Mont© ¥!de©, Seseriffe & Flymenth. ~~ TProbablefioal Btefttnefß. Tone, i Port. D&te. (Fekra 4050 — Jan 12 • Papwai 6572 Wellington Jan 31 Wuikabo 4767 — February Banffahfre 5537 — February Otarama, 3808 —-. February Wakafeaoe 5715 , — March Bimataka 7700 — March 28 Waimate 5610 — To follow Paparoa 6563 —  Waiianut 5706 . — „ Tongßdro 7700 —• .» Roapeha 8000 — „ Fm farther particulars apply be -gEIBiOLANDER BROS., Lud. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY : Of NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS? S3 All FROMLI'TTELTON AS UNDER: F©r Weßbport and Greymoabh—Weekly Wdllngbon— Monday, Tuesday, Thurß day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise m.»aii m Ghristcharoh papers Ursnfidlu. — Mondaya, Frldayn and altsrnata Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auokknd — Alternate J ■Thursdays I The above are subject to alteration; S i eferenoe shonld therefore be made to Ohrietchisrch daily papers for dates and hoar of galling For further particulars apply to F FERRIMAN, Ageafc, Aahbarton "hSnry~stephenßon7" (csuooessor to Alfred Harrison.) . Eetabliahed 20 years, AUOTIONEEK, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stook Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERy SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Bales of Stock, Household Furnl tore, etc., as per arrangement) m any part of tbe county, Advances made on all goods placed m my fannds for Sale. Begukr Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction oh SATURDAYS, Aqbiw i • JBforwioh Onion Fire Insurance Company ft Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agenoy Company. PJANOS and ORGANS on time pay monts from ££O&i per month. HINBY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. * 'new goods, J. V. DE BEEB, WATCHMAKER A JEWELLER "|"8 now showing the krgeeb aod ben assorted stock of ehoica Gold and Silver Jewellery Specially Sbleoied'Fob CHEISTMAS. 'Jeraaiating of NEW GOODS to suifc thb coming Season. Inspection is invited, ao lily-of the display m the Window, bub of fjha large aesorbmeEt of Jewellery &c. m the Show Cases within, the Window accotntno datloa being'very limited, WATCHES for the Boys, 10s. (Good Timekeepers} BlhtE% ■E. P. WARE, CLOCKS, &o. New Stook for ths Season Bepair@ Cheap and Prompt as usual. J. V. DE BEEK WATCHMAKER JEWELLER, ilshbarton A OAED, A Branch Office haa been opened by the undersigned at Mebsbs Niooll Beos., Bas ®6feeb f where 6hey will carry oa practice aa Button and Solicitors. BtAtJDiS Is HARMAN, Bolioitorg, Ohriatrch «b Meaey. to Lead ab Loweife CdrreDb Bates , OB Freehold Seoacifcyj No FroonratleD Dee, MAUDE & HARMAK, j^ _ ABhburtoH. SSmoke Mew Veons ' :