The Ashburton Guardian

Tol xxi. NOc 5317

Ashbdrton .' Baturdiy, March 9, 1901

Pbice ; One Penny

The Dairy Industry

THE EFPBOTS TOON" TBS COLOKI.

WooDviiiiE Marsh 7 A iuneh given by the direetort of the baeoa factory company w&b a great eucceid, about 500 being prepeni;, The menu was entirely the products of the faoiory. Mr O'Meara, member for the district, mill the Government intended to acquire a large fleet of cargo Bteamera to export tha product* ;of the colony, and place New Zealand on an 'qnal footiog m other markets of the world. Mr Anderson, one o! the directors, said that Sydney was now the prinoipal market tot the Company's products, and if Federation elosad this market they would have to teek market! m America, Europe and the Cape, and ocre petition would increase the quality of the eowi and their prodnc's The daiiy industry waa toasted and the speaker urged the extension of this industry as more profitable than wool, and one that bid done mere to advance the | prosperity of the colony than anything else.

Speech by Mr Ward

United Press Association—By Elootrio Telegraph

Auckland, March 7 The Hon J G Ward visited T« Awatnutu last ni^hfc. Tn the coarse iof a speech he stated that last year* remissions of taxation bad been mtde to the extent of £825,000, yet the revenue for eleven months of the present year amounted to £5,112,200, Against £4 859,700 Uat year, an in crease of £252,000, with another month to go. He ventured the prophecy thafc at the end of the present financial year the surplus would amount to £400,000. Tbe finances of the colony never stood better m the London money market than now. There was a plethora of money m New Zealand to»day, such as had nfver before existed m its history. The icconae tax to February showed an increase compared with 1892 and 1898 of £105,000, and by the end of March 5t was calculated the increase would amount to £159,000.

The Ventura's Voyage.

SHOCKING ACCIDENT,

United Press Asseciation—-By Bleotrio Telegraph I Auckland, March 8 Five men met with a horrible death on the steamer Ventura during her voyage front Philadelphia to San Francisco, At 6.15 o'clock on the evening of January 23, while the steamer waa about 700 miSet north of Valparaiso, a terrific roar startled everybody on board, and immediately after* wards steam, issued m dente volumes from the engine room, As quickly as was possible, Chief Engineer Bayaes and others made their way below, where they found the bodiea of five men wfae had been killed by the bursting of the main steam pipe of the port boilers. Ihe victims were George W Robb, junior engineer, aged 26, a resident of Charleston, SO; William Farren, fireman, aged 3S, native of Ireland; J Daamond, aged 26; Paul Bier, coal passer, aged 26, native of Germany; and Felix G!a««, aged 19, a efcow* away from Philadelphia, who wm employed &6 coal passer. r ■'■■'': '■ • 1;i; ■ •;- No criea were heard immediately followirg the explosion, and judging from the appew* anoe of the five nnfortunate*, *1! of them were almost instantly killed by the het>t »od force of the steam. The bodiea presented • horrible sight. With becoming ceremony, directed by Captain Eayward, the five bodiea were buried at tea, the day after the aoaideat. Four other men were badly aealded at tht time the steam pipe burst, but have ainoe recovered, and are now at work on the ▼easel, ■'; ■ ". .■ ■ ~ Up to the time of the accident, the Ventura was making good time towards 'Frisco, and under ordinary circumstances would have surpassed the record of the Sonoma, hor sister ship, on the trip frcm Philadelphia. Captain Hay ward reports the Ventura to be a fine sea veasel, the violent Weather having afforded very fair test of her qualities

Wesleyan Conference

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Wellington, March 7 At the Wesleyan Conference today it wm resolved that an exchange be effected between the Rev F 8 Oldharr^ mm stationed *t Giabornc, and tho Rev T Testrai!, of Port Augusta, Sorith Australia. I'; was resolved that Rev Leonard M laifcs be continued ss a minister of the Charon, but without pastoral charge. It <ran resolved that the St Alhmna circuit be divided, and that a new Pap&nui circuit be recommended for a grant of £30 from the Home Million Fund Ihe Conference _ evening eeaalon wm devoted to the consideration of she Century Oommemorasion Fund. An exhaustive report was presented, showing the total amount promised to date as follows:—* Auckland district £4565, Wanstauni £1586, Wellington £2149, Nelson £970, Canterbury J55479, O:i*so £2503, from Melbourne £3, Fiji £9 6s,TSDgland £11 lla, making jthe total amount promised of £17,076 its for the fund, Wklmkotow, Ms>*eh 8 At the Wesleyan Uoßference resolutions were paßeed recording thankfulness for the result co far attained respectlnt! the Century Commemoration Fuad, »tid arranging for ft further canvass. Mr Blaokwal! wan reeleoted lay treasurer and the Rev B&umber general secretary. A committee was set up to collect infer* matloa relative to the establishment- of ft I children's home and orphanage.

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CONSULTING OPTICIAN Mr Ernest M Saadßtein, DBOAi, FR MO, who has lately returned *fter six years' special study m England and Con tinent, may be consulted on all oases of defeativfl eye«jghfc. D«y|jghfc not nwosta ry artificial light being used.: Doctors' pre j soriptions prepared. Fees moderate. Con suiting rooms, Caehel Street W,, over M Sandstein, jeweller, Christchun*. 9to 1 2, ' rjIENDERS Wanted— For the wearing ef JL two thouvand pairs of Boots, Apply v JF Mvu&R, lEanored Strtc*



DON'T WAIT! Before you have realised it weeks hare passed by. The cough of to-day develops m a few weeks, and some times m a few days—into a serious disease. To-day's cough can be easily and quickly cured. : The serious disease—Consumption—is a: far different matter. If not developed too seriously it can be cured, but it takes time, a much longer time than the early cough. And it may be past curing. TO-DAY, while the cough is m its early gtage, take LANE'S CBEASOTED EMULSION .



of Cod Liver Oil, with Hypophos phites of liime and Soda. It quickly cures coughs, colds, and affections of the Throat and lungs. It enriches the blood, promotes a quicker and better assimilation of food, and is a tonic to the whole nervous system. It ia a good and honest medicine for all ages, from delicate infants to aged invalids. To-day your Chemist or Grocer will supply you with Land's Creaeoted Emulsion , , prioe a/- . . /~1 ARDEN Hose from 4d per foot Rubbe VX and Canvas Hose of the best quality, Noael Spray Taps, eto, Large stock to select from at the iewesb prices —Hahdi.ey Baoa . .... KERNARD & WHITE, City Pork Shop, Havelock Street, HAVE just opened Nsw Business m the Pork Line. Small gooda of all, descriptions always on hand. The public are specially invited to call and inspect Pork Sausages, (freib. Daily cash buyers of dairy f«d Pork. i



AN IMPORTANT LIT PER FROM A WELL KNOWN SALVATION ABMY OFFICER. Salvation Arrcy ( fficers' Quarters, JeEsia Street, Wellington, 15th Jannary, 3900 To Proprietors, " Plantekoa " Remedies. Dear Sirs,—-i wculd like to inform you that when I arrived m Wellington, a ! little over twelve mentb.B ago, I wa« terribly ron down m health. For two or three wetka I was unable to take any acdya part m any meetings, I waa com pletely worn out, and always had th-.t tired, languid feeling we hsir so much about, and neither slee^p nor food seemt d to refresh me, or do me any good. Someone advised me to try " PLAIS'TE KOA," which I did, and after I bad rat m HALF TBE CONTENTS OF THE BOTTIE I felt ! mach better, and I am delighted to tell you that from that date till the time of writing this note (over twelve month?) I have enjoyed the best, of health, and my work is a pleasare. If these few lines are of service to yon, make use of them. Yours sincerely, Mus Oaptaih Lock. The testimonial of Mrs Lock should be of interest to Ashburton residents, she having spent come considerable time m. this district. Before taking * PJanttkoa Mrs Lock had tried almost every remedy f Hands could suggest. The shelves In the scullery of her house were fall of bottles boxes, and tins, she remarkiDg 'It'i like a chemist's chop.' However, In •PLANTEKOA' she found a Sovereign Remedy, and strongly recommends others to try the same. From Chemists and Grocers'everywhere. Correspondence Invited. PLANTEKOA PROPRIETARY, j Wellington.



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. T OANS GRANTED FROM and upwards, at current ratee. Full Particulars on application. WORKING EXPENSES on all Shwes are now due and payable' Office —Tancred Street. Office Hourt--9.30 a m till 4p v- Firsb Tuesday m Month—9 30 a»» till p m ; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT KOBRRTB, Manager



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NICOLLBROS. NICOLL, E F NIOOLL, L A NIOOLXi. Merchants & General Agents, BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBB. AGENTS FO R— Cbristohuroh Meat 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. Station Books Kept and Atoitkd. We have receiver! sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend on Freehold Securities at "£ and h per cent. F R If I T. We receive regulnr Consignments from Auckland, P;ydnßj r, and the Islands .and have m stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit In ■season all the year round* SEEDS. We stock Clovers, Ryegiasu, Rape, and urnip Seed of reliable quality. TH OHKISTOHURCa MEAT CO, Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TORNIPB, BAPE and any f ther crop, and to suit any desci iption of soil. Greatly reaaed production wherever used, Sati tion given everywhere. NiotLL Beds, store five varieties of th celebrated fertiliser. Price on application Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, District Agents. _ SHAREBROKER AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 186 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GREYMOUTH. 1"> ELI ABLE Information on Dredging X Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Codes ; Bedford McNeiH's, Moreing and Neal'a, A.B.C. Code (fourth Edition. sAB, P MAKEIG, Aahburtion Representative Teiegrapihio Address: 6RAVE& Chriptchorch. Greymouth—Brownlie, Greymouth THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " " The Rambler." HAVING sold oat of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have qbe opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS n all fizea and all fitted with \be evf foeting G <§" J detachable Tyre. " XJEiJffl l*A.MBJuElt,' OALu AJSii INSPECT THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. 'JTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES, D. THOMAS. "ANTED Known—That our Oilolothi and Llaoieumr are bought direct from the British Mills, and stand unrivalled for variety and values—Mitchell and Turae Smoke KevTVenue " ""



I SMOKE IMO6EGAY TOBACCO Tha Latest and Best Manufactured by 0 WILLUMS&C'O HiphmoDd Va. K"~BPA I HS'TRepaSs 1 The besfe m Aah burton,at—Misllob's Ze»l«Bdi«Boot Store



WEBLEY & SONS. PIANOFORTE & ORGAN TUNERS, HAVING taken over the late MkObobn Ooombes 'oonneotion, will viaife Aeh burton and surreanding districts three time* per annum, viz., March, July and November Order* may be left ab tU Oommeroial Hotel or with Mr Llewellyn Owen at hia Muilc Studio, Aroade Obambsre, Ashburton.,



bp;lfast and fairfield . freezing works MANURES, ARE THE BEST |^>OB TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER JCROP. SPECIAL MANURE ca« be mad 3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVKN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE OAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owfc. or g Cwt. SACKS Orders received h/ ; CTEeiE2X>]L*A.INI>ICRi BKOK, JULmtte^..; DAVID THOIMLA.S, OR 7711JL «.Z. FABMEB» CJO-OJE»KiICATCI"VK A B»OCIATIUW OF CAIN TEBB CJIfcY, limited., CANTEBBUKY FBOZEN MeTt AND DAIBY. PBOPUOE ; EXPOBT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 A WAYMOU f 1 Seor»*»ry. COMBINED LIFE AND ACCIDENT TABLES THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA OFFERS IN THE FIRST YEAR OF THE TWENTIETH JOENTDRY SOMETHING ABSOLUTELY NEW. Ordinary Life Policies do »ob cover Aooidonls unless they result m I/eath Ordinary Accident Policies do nob cover Death uniess caused by Accld«Qt£ THE COMBINED LIFE AND ACCIDENT POLIO lEB Cover both c aad at Specially Low Rates. THEY ARE IBBUED IN IHE THREE FOLLOWING FORMS jf- TABLE AO.—ASSURANCE PAYABLE Combined injeaoh case with Compensation 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 (DABLE EO. — ENDOWMENT ASSUR- MENT, ANOE— if resulting from Acoidenb daring currency Payable at end of term of years, or of the Policy, and while Premium* are being previous death* paid thereon; ifor Tables of Ratee and full particulars apply al> any Oflioe of the Association, or to HUGO FRIKBLANDER, District; Agent. F, S. LOWE, New Business Representative Ashburton. Braach Office: 160 Hereford Street, Ohrlstoharoh, 2 177



DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER L\ND, ISSOBAHOE .& ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOB, WOOL & GBAIEI BROEEB, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburtoa alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skir.s, Fate, Hides, etc, on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Ob arifig Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sale held on Saturdays Horse Fairs Held Monthly AGENT FOE Matsoti and 00, Ohristchurch •Booth, McDonald aad Co, OhrJatchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A Wood Oo Bowrhig Bros' Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Bot Composition Vv"right, Stepheneon and Co, Dunedin Belfast Manures Vacuum Oil Company's Agricultural Ciia Planet Jr, Garden and Field Tools k -7 : RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. I have made arrangements with MESSBS HARDY & 00, Merchants, Rakaia, to act as nay AGENTS for all Auctioneering Work io that District, and m conjunction with them it will be. my endeavour to :'nuike the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DkVID THOMAS, Asbburton. i I have the fo'lowing Properties m my hands for Sale—■ 2000 Acres Westerfield 600 } , Corwar 1750 „ Rangitata -= 1000 „ Lauristoa 1 Also—A Complete Suburban Property, containing 87 Acres, Graham's Road 1 i D. THOMAS, ASHBUBTON.



WILLIAM PATCHING. EAST & BUBNIIT STREETS, ABHBUKTON, TABPAULINB, GREEN STACK, & DBAY COVEKB, BTAOK COVERS, well roped at 8?s 6d. ': 30.000 i"^w»fe===«ro;-=: 1 ■■■■iiiiaiw ■■—jSi In Use m the Colony .rflh.""tr^TT*^ ~!S— •~~m!aL!! m IJfie ' llorn Lignite, TruafCoal. cr Wood up •ft .^^^C® X . N0 SKTIING RFQUIRED. 5 JB^ 'J' i^^N^jvv^ With Stove Pipe can be worlied oub mth h y^®^—(2s* open. Splendid Bread Bakera i*^y K| B L Wilh onß, b iroc or copper boilers. The IKS?] X copper boilers are large and tin lined Sarid*?. am ' feiSi^ra 1 . taeiwrwjmag Rf pairs are a Minimum. ***** . © \JP \ JSBjPj^BIHp Meds m oil f:bpp, single or double ovens. jj^jfl •** J ' ib ''*~?^^~~~S~S*a3l Hgh or lovFpreeßore boiler '•. c L*mMi gold b aM JrTinngers, from w Im Cata logues c d be obUed, or from the maker H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. SOUTHEND FOUNDRY. Prinoks Street DU^WIUN 1—1*» wmiiii 111 niiwii—llll mill 111 '!■ 1 1 imwi'i' n_ >Ll i ii ■ h munmm >i iiii.■.mimi »u«iiiiiiimi uminni hi 1 \yE ABB CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT CANADIAN OATH. TARTAR OATS. TUESDAYS & SATUBDAYS—SampIes receired at stores, West Street. Oilier days—Samples receiyed at the Mill. CORN SACKS SUPPLIED. GBISTIKG DOKE ON FIEMFRS 1 icCOXTNT. CANTEEB UEY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) T>. WOOD, Manager T. EL UMDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS. 1 ■ ' •!/• ■■■■" ■ v- FURNITURE AND BEDDING O W A£4 X, KIN I> S MADE ON THE PREMISES. WE ARE STILL MAKING our Famous Drawing Room Scutes ia Flush and Tapestry, which beat Christchurch for price and quality. O»H and ccc them. JUST LANDED—A large assortment of Austrian, American, and Canadian Chairs. These Goods were bought before the recent rise m prices, which enables us to sell at lowest prices. Bedsteads and Toilet Ware—Largest stock m town ; at all prices; LINOLEUMS, T>TOS> /^ILOLOTHS, INOLEUMS, JILuGS, V/ILOLOTHS, In New and Chasto Designs ; at all prices. DOOR MATS—AII sorts, all sizes. We* manufacture all oar own Ooods on the premises, of the best material and workmanship, so buy from us and encourage Local Industry ; besides, you may go further and fare worse than at T. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S. CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMERS, AHl> UNDERTAKERS, TANORBD.,. STREET. Nexfc to the Building Society's Cffice,fand opposite Aroade,) ASK YOUR: SHOE DEALER " FOR \ PAIK / OOIiOfiIAL a uAE iH i BEB . BOOTS & SHOES, NOOSTBI manu/aotured;[by S. ANDERSON, TIMARU. SMOKE ONLY NEW VENUS A PERFEuT TOBACCO



j^ fP.H X JtiMlm^ K3W ZEALAND LINE "" 'Royal mall §tk*mebs~'"" fob londok, via, Meuto Yl&m, {Feoeriffe * Plfna«ath, Probable final Btenmen, leas. Port, Dmte, Otasrama 3935 Lytfelboo March £ Rtmotaka* 7765 WelliDgtoa March 2£ Wakafiaae 6715 „ April - Wakanol 6706 — April 25 Waimafe 5610 — April — Paparoa '563 — May 23 Tongariro* 7700 — To follow Papamui 6372 — „ Bi»p@ha* 8000 1 — „ *Twin Screws. For farther parfcloalars apply t® PRIRDLANDER BROS., lan. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION •'' COMPANY, ■-LIMITED, FOR LONDON. "DOYAL MAIL STI3A- °-' MEUS, wifchsnpertor. Js ;/V^'.'-* »oooinmo(i*fclonforallclaHseß of pasaenqrerfs, calling at OQte Vsdoo or Rfo, TsnerSife and Plf. oaSih. Vessel Ten Gomnißnder Prora DatoT Bothio „ 7730 Kidley Welt'n Jan OAKGO 'STEAMERS. ~ Delphio 8273 Sowdau vvel'g'n Jan 17 Walweca 62i7Staarb vTellg'o Feb 14 Aotea 6364 Evans  Feb —- UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF" NEW ZEALAND. Limited TEAMERtf S>AII FRCM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: V&r Wesbport and Greymonth—Weekly Wellington—. Monday, Tuesday, Thafs day and Saturdays If OTE—For extra sailings Bee advertise rnaml! m Ohristchurcis papers Dtnnedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Plcton, via Wallin&ton— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject fco alteration; eferenee ehoold therefore be made to Obrlscohurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to F PERRIMAN, Agent, Aahbavton "hinky""steph:enßon^""~ (ancoeßEor ho Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., RVKRT SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Bales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement m any part of fcbe county. Advances made on ail goods placed m my hands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown end Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and afc Auction on PATUBDAYP. Aokitsi? : Norwich Onion Fire insurance Company k Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing sad Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on felme pay meats from £2Oe per month. BEERY s¥ePHENSON } AUCTIONEER. A. AiiHR ABOHITECT. AEOADB OBAMBBRS ASHBURTON. TF yoo want i NEW HOUSE, <n Alter Menu, or Newest Style of Decoration^ CONSULT MR ACER. Call and Be® the NEW FIBEOSE BLIND Imitation of Venetian, at half the price KAYE & GARTER^ ARE CASH BUYERS, highest current nta, all WARM PRODUOE. Ageafai tor Suwon's and Lawson's Unrivalled Seeds. New Season's Suppllea of ':RAPE, TORNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS, &o, &o, JUST. LANDED, LARGSf' 'STORES at LYTTELTON EXTENSIVE CLEANING MACHINERY. OORNBAUK9 always ob hand, KAYE & CARTER, HARDLEY BROS- G-AS AND SANITARY KNGL.VEKKS. ao p S«a 8 g 1 ti I a | D So * & -5 CO g '3-- ti n, ar «~j «JeJ O s3 I ? j S p J H fc a D «j .« 8 a THE Trade SuppUea always m Btoob Large quantity of Tuhea aad Fittings BA HS, (TAKES, BI3SKB, BASINS, Estimates given. HABDLBY BEOS., East Street, Ashburtcm SALE —Fancy Work, Silks, Araaene, Perlines, Canvas, Berlin Wools, Linens and Stamped wotk generally, all reduced teiog Mbs Aloorn's Sale *