The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no. 5307

Ashburton ; Moßday 3 January 14, 1901

Prick : One Penny

The Soldiers and the Hooligans.

A soldier home from ...the war an* clad m kbaki, and t two other* m the undress uniform of the, Stfj ;JE*ii<sff*»: were walking quietly along Acre Inane t Bi-ixton, recently. In front walked three ladies whom they did not know« About twenty hooligans came along, shouted! after the kbaki man and made allusions to the Sadies, whom they hustled off the pavement, thereupon the gentleman m kbaki threw away hit cigar, and, tackling the biggest of the gang, hit him m the neck so hard that he fell to the ground. Then the sol dier goi; hold of the next biggest man, and served him m the same way j and when one of the Lancers knocked down another, and there were three hooligans sprawling on the ground, the rest of the hooligans ran away dis* mayed, The ladies warmly thanked their protectors, especially the man m khaki, who is below the average height.

Cycling Notes

Melbourne and Sydney cycling pap ers all Ibiot at questionable riding on the part of certain riders m the recent Austral Wheel rase, and the majority point out that where such large stake* are given 5, and betting is carried on 10 extensivelyj it is impossible to find everything as satisfactory as conld be wished m the interests of: the perman ence of the sport. Exchanges state that London is now being flooded with cheap bicycles. Cycle racing does not appear to ba much m favour at present, as the Cat ford track is now m the market, and the Wood Green track is now going to be offered for aale. The National Cyclists Union of England haa been legally advigpd that the excessive watering of trem Hnea constitutes a nuisance, of which tram way authorities have no justification under their Act of Parliament; Harry Elkes essayed to beat St!nson'» hour reccrd on the Brocton path on October 28, but after getting inside ihelatter's records ft 12 mile?, acd covering 25 miles'in the new world* record time of 27m 2 3-4?, hia pacing tandemi went wrong, aod thus spoiled whatever chance ho had of regaining the record.

Book Notes.

Messrs Hachette & 00, are prewar*-' ing a French translation of Lord Rose* bery's work on Napoleon. Mr Fisher 17iiwin publishes a'o illui - 11rated cccoant of life m Vaccouvfei! by Miss Frances E. Herring, entitled 1 Canadian Gamp Lifp,* The volume it a record of personal reminiscences of camping out, and gives a graphic description of family life tinder inch circumstances m these comparatively unfamiliar parts of the world. Mr Heinemann announces a new f Dooley' book with the title df*.Mr Dooley's Philosophy.' Among, ; the variety of subjects discussed are, Mar* riage said Politics, the Servant Girl Problem, the Future of Ohinft, ihe American Abroad, the Paris Exhibi tion, Alcohol as Food, Anglo American Sports, the Negro Question, the Ameri» can Stage, &o. Lord Charles Bereaford is editing a series of Nineteen short biographies for Mr Murray under the title of * Oor Naval Heroes.' The series includes, not only our great admirals, bat also * certain number of the many dieting* mshed officers who have not commanded, fleets m historic action. Each story it related by a descendant of the subject where such survives.

A Prophecy Fulfilled

Be Patriot (a, Dutch newspaper m South Africa) has reprinted a remark able sermon delivered by the Rer Mr Spoehtra at Pretoria on June 18,1897, The reverend gentleman came out si assistant to the Rev Mr Goddefroy, bat soon tired of the' conning, deceit and corruption' he saw around, and speak* ing his mind too freely, was requested to return to Holland. In his farewell sermon (on the sini of the nation) he used these prophetic words:-—• I hear m the spirit the Bound of marching of the hosts of great armies, who come up from all sides to this land. I hear the clash of awordi and the rattle of musketry, also the roar of cannon. A hopeless strife follows, a life and death struggle. It is decided. The inheritance of the father* fall into the hands of the enemy. For the God of the Fathers hath been deserted by tho children, and H» executeth judgement against a faithleit and apostate people— Cape limes



Cube for Ohowba Infantcm—Nstbb Known to Fail Luriug last May an infant child of out neighbor was suffering from cholera infantam The doctors had given up all hopw ol recovery. I took a bottlo of Ch&mberlaln'i Colio, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy totht house, telling them I felt sure it would do good if usrd according to directions. In two days time the child had fully reoovered. The child is now vigorous and healthy. 1 have recommended this remedy frequently, and have never known ib to fail*—Mr« Osrtil Baker, Bookwalter, Ohio Sold by Ail* kucm Urug Company



ALL Loasby's Preparation —Cinnamon Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Benjamin Gain—a JUCoo itorekeeoeri



MRS ALCORN is now showing beautif^ assortment new Millinery no" Mantles, new Dress Qoods ,new Silks eto., ia the enlarged premise?, Ladies and Children's Pinafore?, Aprons, and Uoderelothing m Stock and made to order.



T H UnDBIIXi-/ B UUDBIKi T H UNDEILI & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS (EANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Speoialfcy A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths m Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care • Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2



BAKER BROS., FURNISHING TT3NDERTAKIHRB URNISHING \J NDERTAKERS, DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designs m FUNERAL FURNISHING?. FUKERALS conduci-ed with the greatest care and sattehction, it most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanul Road and Oass Streets, and Baker and Coach Factory.



WANTED KNOWN. J. L. HIGGB HAS Faints, Oils, Turps, Glsbb, Scrim &0., also choice Paperhangioge. ; PRICES LOW. t High Clabb Decorative Work a Specialty Don't forget. —— Ooleman's Buildings,Taaered Street ;



S. H. G EAVES, BHABBBBOKER AND FINANCIAL AGEIvT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST ■ CHURCH & AT GREYMOUTH. RELIABLE Information on Dredglrg Stocks. '' , Correepondenco Invited. Codes : Bedford McNeil)'s, Moretng and Neal's, A.B.C. Code (fourth Edition. ;>IR F MAKEIG, Aehbnrdon Repreeentati"e Tklegraphio Adsbess: GRAVES Chrletchurch. Greymouth—Brownlle, Greymouth



]jr fj?k=7 / 1 Ihis common MABIPC sense? Not a FMUlfcJbitofit. No need of losing your hair m this way. And there is no need of your look ing old before your time, either. The hair may be preserved «,_ restores *~—-~ ■ ■-« | color, to gray or faded hair. Yoiir hair may have all the dark, rich color of early life. Then why not have it so ? Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., U. S. A.



Smoke the Best. dunlop's There is no reason why , |[|||l{p *B '^f|k y^k -g|j| »^k^, W you shouldn't— lk doesn't H■ ■ M W**" M^ • B . ,'i ■ cost any more. •. » ■ B^^^ ■***- _y,* ,* Ask your Tobacconist. f s quite the Best.



W Liver, Kidney rififfl c?Y j^ .^ M H Stomach Complaints ,?l\ I | Brought to j * A * py L* L * g jpp j I 1 By the timely use of H I "3m Pey's Jftoy Jfept*" I pi This Brilliantly Successful Remedy fs B| g| HIV- HONEST MBOI«INB-Not a Mysterious Concoction. Wl BS IT CAN I3E TAKEN WITH CONFIDENCE. || Wi " Impey's May Hpplo" is made from the prescription of Mr. Matthew mi K« Impey, the eminent lecturer and botanist. Its principal constituents are frankly fig} Ba acknowledged to be those old-fashioned but sterling vegetable extracts :— fcsjj! m May apple. Dandelion, ©ascara and Turkey Rhubarb, R| Es compounded m a scientific up-to-date fashion. There is no better restorative m t&a Bra m world for derangement of the Digestive Orgauis or Sluggish Liver. »i B. 2 2/-^-^. CHEMISTS AND BTORES. «&> 2/*



Wade 8 Worm Pigs, the wonderful Worm Worriers, never fail fot adults or children Price la



heat, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the consti tution during the period of Teething. . The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, - CiicMIST, WALWOfiTH, sJTrREY," Are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed <# each Packet, Kempthorue, Prosser and Co. Agents



THE OHRISTUHUROa MEAT CO, Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TUBNIP3, BAPE and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. Greatly reased production wherever used. Satisf ction given everywhere. Ni Ci LL Bros, store five varieties of th celebrated fertiliser. Price on application Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. ICOLL BROS, District Agents.



THE DAINTIEST LITTIE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" - The Rambler." riFAVING sold oat of my old stock of JLjL these superior Bicycles, I have nsc opened np a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS n all flzes and ali fitted with the eve* lasting Q & J detachable Tyre. " T«I3 BAMBL.ER.' OALU AJND INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. RidlDg Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRESt D. THOMAS.



EL Alatson & Co.. Stock Brokers & Auctioneers, | CHRISTCHURCH. j To Farmers, Stock Owners and Pnblic generally or the A&hburton County. Gentlemen,— WK beg to Intimate that, if at an time yon have bnsinees to transac m Christchnrch, we shall be glad to act on your lehalf. In the eventi of your sending sheep or cattle to our ■ Addington or other markets for sale, by pubiic auction or privately we know thab yon Will not regret choosing our firm as yonr salesmen. We have frequent orders frora London and elsewhere for Froaen Meat, and are In a position to buy parcels m the Works. If you prefer to sell your frozen meat m the colony, rather than shipping it to London, please communicate with us, stating prices, numbers and gradeß. If you desire to sell your property, we shallbe glad lo receive particcilars as to the. acreage, locality and pricp, anHwe will then insert m th« nexb issue of our QtTAKTESLY LAND & PEOPEKTY ReGISTBB these particulars, free of cost to yon ; at the same time, we allow you a free band to dispose of your property private'y, or through other Agents' hands,, we only claiming commission when a sale has been effected through our instrumentality. We have numerous erquirks f cm all parts of the colony, cur connections being large ai d extensive. We invite your correspondence on any class of business you may be disposed to place m cur bands, it being a pleasure fo* us to c-mmunicate with yf>u, as occasion may reqoire.— 'Iha;.king you m anticipa^ tioi we are, .Yours faitlifuil", H. MATSON & Co. 164, Cashel Street, ChrJstchuich



TTOLJDAY BUITS-I have a large stock XX of Men's, Youths', and Boya' Suite, made to my orders, special finish for wear, style, »n<3 appearance equal to anything procurable. Suits made to measure m best style, fit guaranteed. Genbt', Ladies 9 and Children's Boots and Shoes m greats) variety* at Bobbbt Alcobn'



/GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMEMiT. Bstablisbed 1870. EVERY POLICY GUARANTEED BY THE STATE. For the following amongst many reasons Kcw-Zcalanders should support their national oOico:— 1. Its Security is absolute. 2. Its Premiums are low. 3. Its Bonuses are high. 4. Its Funds are all invested In the colony. 5. Its business is restricted to New Zealand, the HEALTHIEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD. No-.v-Zcalanders who insure m offices which obtain the bulk of their business from the Old World and the other colonies (including "Western Australia and Fiji) have to pajUje" tho. LOSS ARISING FEOMTHK HEAVS£ MOUTALITY OF THOSE COUNTKIBS. 'J'hc death-rate m Kew Zealand was under JO liur thousand m 18Uci, while m the other colonies it ran;:ed from 12J per thousand m Kew South Wales to 10 per thousand m Wcs'.em Australia. AccrsiixATHn FiTsns at present date amount to over THIiEB MILLION I'OUNDS. ANNUAL INCOME, over £300,000. J. H. RICHARDSON, I" 1 Commissioner.



NICHOLAS & PIGKFQHD TTAVE Just Landed, oz c.c. Waim&te their first shipment of SUMMER GOODS, INCLUDING Ladioa' Croquet [and Tennis Shoes. Gentlemen's Tennis, Bowling, and] Cricketing SHOES & BOOTS, la Canvas, Parramatta, Glace] Kid Back Skin, and Buesian; Calf. The Best Assortment aver Shown m Ashbnrton. laepeobion Invitadt NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, ' BAST STREET.



WILLIAM PATCHING, EAST & BURNETT STREETS, ABB?BURTO3!f, SADDLEB & HARNESS MAKEE. . /w\ TIT V COMPETENT STAFF now iaclades FIRST CLASS COLLAR AND SADDLE MAKERS. Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. Repairs Executed Promptly and at Moderate Re tea



OINTMENT IS A REAL BOOM To Sufferers from UJMBACO, SCIATICA, CL/\ND^AR SWELLINGS, PILES, FISTULAS, &t. lis soothing and healing powers are simply marvellous, and THERE IS MAGIC ITS TOUCH When applied to «i«fP, SCALDS, GUTS, POISONED WOUUDS, 4* -^iflufoetured only at 78, New Oxford Street, London. Sold by all Chemists and ifedlclno leafotn



DID.IT EYEB OCCUR TO YOU That w'en so railed "Jusfc as Good" substitutes are recommended byjfyoar] Dealer the motive m for self gain, because of increased p*°fit, SO BEWARE!! HONDAI-LANKA CEYLON TEA on a SEALED LEAD PACKET is your guide and safeguard. Gold Medal Paris Exhibition awarded to Maharajah Brand Ho 1, In Commercial lea Class. Local Agents—Mesern Shearman Bros , Carson and Son's, Conch and Co., Aehburton; Tinwald, Mr GudseH; Methven, Hibbs Bros.; Kakaia & Cherbsej, Messrs 'Shannon Bros.



HAYFORKS. HAYFORKS TO FARMJERS.- TITE HAVE JUST OPENED TJP A SHIPMENT OF FOEiiS, j BAKES, SCYTHES, HABPENING STONES, HAEV^ST GLOYESj 'Etc. All of the'very latest patterns from tH best makers and specially selected for th« coming harviit* . ' ALSO,— TWO OASES of BRITISH SJLVBR PLATEWARB OP«1C CASE of ENGLISH WATCHKS TWO OASES OP SHEFFIELD CDTLERY] ALL SUITABLE FOR XMAB AtfD WEDDING PRESENTS The public are invited to walk m and iaspeob our magnificent fitockis- wifhoat being pressed to buy. Ihe above goods are of good quality, chaste designs, and unequalled for value/and will last a life time. Erglith Lever Watches at "one'guinea.' Tie beat value ever offered, • Oarnota' at ten Bhilliuge. .Correct time beepeic. W. H. COLLINS & CO,. IRONMONGERS, PAINTEBS. TIMBER & GOAL MERCHANTS, AGENTiROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.



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OSBOEN COOMBE PIANO (DUNER k EXPERT (Late of London), , VISITS Ashburton and surrounding die tricta every four months, viz—March, July, and November* ORDERS may be left at the COMMERCIAL HOTEL, or with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN ati hli Mario Studio, Arcade Chamber*. Aahbarto



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LLEWELLYN OWEft, 01RTIFI0ATBD TEACHER. LOCAL Representative of the London College of Mublo, and ef the Mueioa laternatioral College, PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAR DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT.



WOOL, WOOL, WOOL. I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed m my hands for eale, either m Aehburton, Christoharch, TSmara, or for Shipment. This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been fixed as under, viz [;— CHEISTCHUKCH-January 17,1901, February 19,1901 TlMAßU—February 7, 1901 I shall be represented both at CHRISTOHURCH and TIMARU. WQOLPAOKS AND ALL STATION REQUISITES SUPPLIEDIAT, LOWEST MARKET RATES 3rd Sale CHRISTOHTJROH~-17th January, 1901. Wool to be con signed—Seed Co.'s Siding, Addington, Recount D. Thomas DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. PURE SEEDS, I have lately erected, regardless of cost, the MOST COMPLETE FEED CLEAN ING PLANT sooth of the line and I now ask Farmers to inspect the came 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 Hyegrese and Cocksfoot locally grown, also beßt Clovers,;droßßed by toy own Machines, the purity of which must be seen to?be appraciated AIso—HURST & SOK'S ENGLISH CLOVERS, TURNIPS, RAPE, iUOERNF, TREFOIL, &c. D. THOMAS ASHBURT'ON



NOTICE TO FARMERS. yjf E ABE GASH BUYS « S PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN AM QUANTITY Please take your Samples to the Mill We can supply Oornsacks at coat price, GMbTIFG DC BE ON FALMIRS iCCCt'M'. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0,,) D WOOD, Manager 17th Mar^b, 1900.



SPECIU, SHOW THIS WVA-K OB 1 CURT UNS, BLOUSE MUSLINSI CURTAIN MUSLINS, DRESS LAWNS, CURTAIN NETS, PIQUES & PIQUITTIS,' CHEAPER THAN YOU CAN MAKE THEM BOYS' DRILL SUITS B B IN ALL SIZES & COLOES. ~New Goods ex e.g. Delphic.— LINOLEUMS, ALLOVBR LAOES, OAEPET SQUARES, VAL & TOOHON LAOHS, 1' HEART H KtG3, FANCY & MARKET BASKETS, LADIES AMB GEJST'S UNDERCLOTHING IN FULL RANGES OF ' Z£TA & VARIOUS OTHER MAKES. MITCHELL AND TURNER i



BUY your holiday boots and shoes at D Stodk's Caßh Boot Store; a largo Miortmenb to choose from.



NEW GOODS, J. V. DE BEEB, WATCHMAKER * JEWELLER "ITS now showing the largest and ben aborted a took of . choice Gold and Silver tfewellery ! Specially Selected Fob CHBISTMAS. 'JoueisfciHg of NEW GOODS to suit thb coming Season. Inspection is inviiui, no n!y of the display In the Window, bab of thit hrge assortment of Jewellery &c. m the Show Cases within, the Window aocommo dation boiug very limited. • WATCHES lor the Boys, 10s, (Good (Timekeepers) ' SILVER, K. P. WARB 9 CLOCKS, &o. New Stock for the Season Bepaire Obeap and Prompt as tmial. J. V. DE BEEE WATCHMAKER JEWELLER, & shbnrton



A OABD. A Branch Office has been opened by the undersigned at Messes Nkjoia Bros., Ebb Street, where they will carry on practice as Barristers and Solicitors. gfiUDE & HARMAN, Solicitors, Christroh ob Money to Lend at Lowest Current Rates en Freehold Becarity. No Procuration tee, MAUDE & HARMAN 12 48 Ashburton.



HENRY STEPHENBON, (successor to Alfred Harrisoa.) Eatablisbed 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATR AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement m acy part of the county. Advances made on all goods placed la my bands for Sale. Eeguler Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on FAS UB PAYS. Agski: Norwich Onion Fire Iccurance Company fie Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. WAKOB and ORGANS on time pay mentis from SOs per month. ■ -HENBY. STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER.



UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS BMI FRCMLITTELTON AS UNDER: ITerWesfjports and Graymouth—Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise mrat m Chrisbchuroh papers Dnnodin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are' Bnbjecb to alteration ; i eference ehonld therefore be made to OhjEetcfaureh daily papers for dates and hour of Railing For farther particular!) apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent, Aahburton



jSgfiß^t I^NEW 3EALAND *9BH^^:BHIPPINa OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STE4MERS FOR LONDON, vS* Monte Yldoo, tCenarlHe & Plymouth. I Probable final Steansera. Teas. Port. Bate. !Fekoa ~"~ 4050 — J*n 12 Papaaui 6372 Wellington Jan 31 Walkato 4767 — February Banffshira 5537 — February Ofcarama 3808 — February Wakatana 5715 — March Rimutaka 770Q, ~ March 28 Walmate 5610 — To follow Paparoa fi563 — t, Wakanai 5706 — „ Tongariro 7700 — „ Rnapehu 8000 —  Per farther particulars apply ta FBIBDLANDEB BROS., lap.



Vcaeal Ton Oemmasder From Date. QOUIIO »TISOiKMIey Wert'aJan 31 "~*~ QAEGQ STEAMERS. ■ Delphic 8273ISowdea Wellg'n Jan 1? W*iwer» 6237 Sfcaart , Wellg'n F«b 14 Aotoa 6S64|Efana „ Peb — """"_ ""^T^TliASiiir™™""' Agent.



SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR'LONDON. .afc^l TSOYAL MAIL STKA-' tfgHHM^. ■***■' MERS, with suparto r J^^HH&P'ftSQommodj&ttonfoiranolasae «sfei«ssraffl» 0 { paaßangeyg^ ealllng a 1 onto YMeo 01? Rio, Teneslfife aad Pif oath.