The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no. 5303

Ashburton /?; WeSiiesday, January 9, 1901

Price : One Penny

A Son of the Empire.

i(An Australian Trooper and a Sou •of the Empire" writeß to the London ; Timesv-L taw by a letter from' a New South Wales trooper who had written to the Associated Press that Australians are still being sent home m the steerage. I had thought that the various comm ents upon this latest economy of the War Office would have made it unnec essary for further criticisms. Although there has been about 100 sick and wounded Australians m England, four of whom are disfigured for life, and tea others whose constitutions are partly wrecked, the War Office have no* worried their head 3 about us m. any way until it is time for us to leave the country. It would be different if w© had given them any trouble during oar two months' stay, for, although we are called the guests of the nation, we have been paying guests. The ms% of six out of seven of tho Australian colonies drew, from the day of their a» rival, upon an average from £55 to £75, and the hitch m the payment of the man of the other colony was but temporary. Peop'e very "naturally and, quite properly will say, "Why should a Volunteer be treated better ! than a Regular soldier?" We do not (Sxpech it, We went from Australia to South Africa m a trodpsliip, and the colonials who are shortly to visit England ■ will ro doubt return m a troopship; but then wo were m large numbers, vastly different from ten to twelve men (m mufti) m a big passenger boat. What I wish io ho understood is this, It is not £o much the fact of second class accommodation being more comfortable, for men whose dnily ration has often been an army biscuit and whose pillow a piece of Sooth. 1 .African kopje can put up- with most things, but what I mean is that it }% hardly necessary to send us into the steerage to find company congenial to our natures, 'i he War, Office is certain j ly paving a "few pounds by sending 70 or-80 Australians home m the steerage, but this saving wiJl be counterbalanced, I auj afraid, by tho bad feeling it will create amongst ihe men, their parent*, and, friends way down soufch;

German Treatment of The Chinese.

*'O. " writes as follows to the London Times, from Wiesbaden under dateTSovem ber6jh :— "Our neighbours th«s Germatis c&H~ attention day by day to cur 'brutal 1 and cowardly conduct; m the Transvaal. M»y I contrast is with Greimany's methods m China aa they appear m letters from German soldiers ? The first extract m printed m thfe Bremer Burger Zeiiung. Ib la from (he letter of a German soldier dated Peking, August 26, 1900, and a "Wiesbaden journal (layblatt, November 1) reprints ib with the significant comment that fche order to give no quarter which was issued m Bremerhaveti is observed by German soldiers. The letter follows; —Today W9 were called at dinner time to the aid of German sailors. We took 78 Chinamem prisoners, tied them together by their plgtaile and placed them In our midst. Some of our rough fellows beat them cruelly so thab their bodies were all covered with blood. Ie was dreadful* After dinner they were ordered to be shot and I was cold off for this, As they irera" marched to the place of execution two ran away. Eight quite young ones were left alive. The other 68 head (Muck) were shot, m which I was ordered to assists. We stood at 12 to 15 pscee, four men to a Ohinaman, and ab the word off command fchey all whined for mercy. Bat then came Fire ! and all was. over. Each man got his four bullets and they fell backwards into the grave which they wer« forced to dig before hand. Another letter, which was written m pencil on red Chinese packing paper, Is published by the Halberstadt Yolks Zei twig Ib is from a eoldier to his mother and dated from Peking, September 1:— How the war goes on, dear mother,! can' 6 possibly write, for such murdering and butchering is Bioiple madness (den so tin Gemorde undGescMachte ist geiadezu toll), this must be because the Chinese are out side the law of nations j so none are taken prieoners but are all shot; or else we stab them to spare oar cartridges. Sunday afternoon we had to bayonet 74 prisoners. They had fired upon oar patrol. It was horrible. lot ua hope this will not last long or we shall forget we are human. The German newspapers also prinb letters from volunteers. In c.ne, which enclose, the writer uses a forcible dialect. There would not be another volunteer !f the chaps ab home knew what was going .on here. It) atinks mmy DO9trils.



Bander & Sojss' E.ucAtjrra Extra,o«— Under the distinguished patronage of Hif Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diploma at the International Exhibition, Amsterdam, Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Uni versities ali over the globe. Thab the crude, resinous oils, whioh are now foiated upo» the fUblio under the name of Eucalypi Extracts, may nob be mistaken for Sander & Sons' Pur© Volatile Eucalypti Extract, we state :—lt is proved by tests made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Grief swald (Prussia), that only product thab are saturated with oxygen and freed o i acids, resinous and other substances adherent ! to primary distillation, will dev»bp-the i curative properties possessed by the plant. To avoid the appalling consequences result ing from the application of substitutes, etc., m croup, bronchitis, diphtheria.dysentery, internal inSammation, etc, insist ?o gettiag gAUDBB AND SONS 1 PoBB VdAl E lypti Extract, and be safe. Death-dealing and destructive Lyddite/ Shell / Forms part of modern soldiers' art, J Nob as of ©id when noble warrior* fell "" Laid rudely low by spear or dart# Yet wai's degrading to the butnaa race. And will nob make our lives secure, Though one can now <%1I dirby weather face By baking Woods Great Peppermint ow|



WANTED -KNOWN—Thab J. Moison has received a large stock of fashion able Sammer Boots and Shoes of the besb material, also about) to arrive new stock of the latest French Goods, and invites the Public for inspection. J. M. beipg the only reliable and practical Bootmaker ia the town* this gives him superiority and facility to know the best value and quality* Repairs carried on just the same, m the cheapest, neatest, and moat fashionable style. Beeb leathers used, and workmanship by the besb of tradesmen, At The Hall, East Street, Ashbnrtoa,



& H. GKAVES, SHABEBBOKEK AND FINANCIAL AGEOT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GREYMOUTH. T> ELIABLE Information on Dredging Jtv Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Codes : Bedford McNelll's, Moreing and Weal's, A.B.C. Code (fourth Edition. MR F MAKEIG, Aehburton Representative Tblegeaphio Addkess: GRAVES Chrlstchurch. Greymouth—Browniie, Graymouth



<E H'UNDBILt..,. , . iO UNDBIUi T H UNDB^Lt h CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON GVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polißhod Coffina % Speolalfcy A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths m Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddifellowa' Hall; aleo care c Mr T. Andrews, East Belt, 2 !



BAKER BROS., BURNISHING Tf-NDERTAKIBB C URNISHING M NDERTAEEES, DIRECT .Importers of Besb and Latest Designs m FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, it most reasonable charges. _ Corner of Waksnni Road and Csbs Streets, and Baker and brown's Coach Factory.



Stock,'. Brokers, & Auctioneers, ; CHRISTOHUiRCH. To Farmers, Stock Owners and Public generally oi the Aehbtirton County. Gentlemen,-- WK beg to intimate that, if at an timiTyoa have business to fcransac m Ohristchurch, we ehall be glad to act on your lehalf. In the event; of your sending sheep or cattle to our Addington or other markets for sale, by pobiic auction o? privately we know that you will not regret choosing our firm as your salesmen. We have frequent orders frora London and elsewhere for Frozen Meafc t and are m a position to buy parcels m the Works. If you, prefer to sell your frrzen mrat m tha colony, rather than shipping ifc 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, and we will then insert m t.ha next issue of our Qtjabtekly Land & Property .Register these particulars, free of cost fco you ; at the same timev we allow you a free hand to dispose of your property privately, or. through other Agents 1 hands, wo only claiming coEoniisEion wheu a sale h?w3 been J effected^thftttHghourir-struTentaliiy. We havo numerous erqoims f < m aU parts \ of the colony; oUnrcormections feeing large and extensive. -'"■;._ v We invite your correspondence ou any class of business you may be disposed to place ia our hands, it being a pleasure for us to crmmunicate with you, as occasion may reqaire.-—1 hacking you m anticipa tioi we are, Yours falthfuil-, H. MATSON & Co. 164, Cashel Street, Christchuteh



n I |sgj£^WOßT5 g j£^WORTH _uvßNa? I ( I r f well, I i PrttAT Depends upon^ehe_jl^^er^| 1 JK """"" AND | j M eMMMMMMM x^J won L**~»-u-**-«~*-9 .J I ["IMPEY'S MAYAPPLE] * L Indigestloii, Biliousness, Flatulency, CottstiMtSon, andl all m Liver, KWney, and Stottiach Complttints, are Cured Q J by this New Vegetable Remedy. I * 2s. • CfiexK&iatß iandL Stove* • 2»«



ALL Loasby's Preparahion — OiacamoQ Oure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and BeDjamio 'fiam—at J (D Goo on Storekeeper i



MRS ALCORN is now showing beautiful aßßortmeat new Millinery new Mantles, new Dress Goods ,new Silks etc., m the enlarged premise?, Ladies and Children's Pinafores, Aprons, and Underclothing m stock and made to order.



**?<• RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, Etc. Preserve a healthy state of tiie consti tution during the pcrio.-l of Teething. The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, CS3EMSST, V/ALVfDJJTH, SURHEY," Arc engraved on the Girrernvtcnt Stamp affixed to r,<r~h I'ctH-cl. Kenapthorne. Prosser and Go. Agenfe g



WANTED Known-That our Oilclothe and Linoleum? are bought direct from 'the British Mills, and stand unrivalled for variety and values—Mitchell and Turner



mHE OHSISTUHUROa MEAT CO, X LIMIEED. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TOKNIPB, BAPE and any other crop, and to smt any description of soil. Gre a tly rcased production wherever used. Satisfaction given every where. ■ Ni oi tii Bros, store five varieties of th calet .aied fertiliser, Price on application Allowance made for quantities. , Letters will receive prompt attention. ICOLL BROS, District Agent*.



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MRS JOHNSTON rpEAOHER of tije Pianoforte and i Singing,, I Haveloek Street ! SMOKE NO.BEGAY TOBACCO The Latest and Best Manufactured by C Williams & Co , Richmond, V A NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED ... ... 1859. OAPITAI—ONE- MILLION FTIHE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial X Company, Noted for Promptness and Lfcerality Paid-up Capital and Reserves, \ sioo,ooo. | Fire and Marine Risks, Also,— Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, etc, accepted at lowest current rates E. W. Hanmer, AGENT THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" " The Bantbler" 1 AVING sold oafc of my old stock of _ these superior Bicycles, I have use opened np a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN •• RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS m all elzes and ali fitted, with the eve? lasting O & J detachable Tyre. " KAIMCRLiIBIS.' OALSi AISD INSPECT THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK OTHER MAKES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES« D. THOMAS.



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HOLIDAY SOITS-I have a large stools: of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits*, made to my orders, special finish for wear,. style, sod appearance equal to anything; i procurable. Suits made to measure m best' style, fib guaranteed. Gents', Ladies' and. Children's Boobs and Shoes m great variety,, at Robebt Alcobn'



GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE ** DEPARTMENT. Established 1870. HTTBRY POLICY GUARANTEES BY THE STATE. The two prime reasons which have lect io the extraordinary bonuses which this office has been able to declare have been its- ECONOMICAL MANAGEMENT and its RE MARKABLY FAVOURABLE MORTALITY EXPERIENCE. " The Australasian Insurance and Banking Record" says,—"lt [the N.Z. Government* office] possesses the splendid advantage of operating m perhaps the health iest country m the world." To this, coupled with rigid care m the selection of' lives, has been due the unprecedentedly low rate of mortality which the office has en 3oyed. Year by year the actual deaths have fallen far short of what was anticipated, and ihe funds thereby saved have all gone to swell the profits, which at the valuation m. 1896 (for three years) amounted m CASH to £225,000 Sterling. Present Funds amount to ovee THREE • r MILLION POUNDS. Annual Income exceeds £300,000. '' J. H. EICHARDSON, .8] Commissioner. -



NICHOLAS & PICKFGiID TTAVE Juat Landed, ex e.B, Walmato their Brit (shipment of SUMMER GOODS, INCLUDING Ladies' Croquet [and Tennis Shoes. Gentlemen's Tennis, Bowling, and Cricketing SHOES & BOOTS, In) Canvas, Farramafcfca, Glace] Kid j Back Skin, and Russian] Calf. The Beat Assortment ever Shown m AshbartoUc lDipeobion Invited. j t ! NICHOLAS & PICKFORD,



WILLIAM PATCHING, EAST & BURNETT STREETS, ASHBURTON, SADDLEK & HARNESS MAKEK. i-*/ 1"" J Tyr V OOMPfeTEIST STAFF now includes FIEST GLASS COLLAR AND SADDLE MAKERS. Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. Repairs Executed Promptly and at Moderate Retes



Hill I 11 \A/A V%i PILLS OOBE BILIOUS ATTACKS, FITS OF DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, GIDDINESS. &c. They possess three grand qualities, being SPEEDY SAFE AND CERTAIN, The Schoolmistress, St. Anne's School, Wandsworth, writes as follows., "My mother and eldest sister have taken your Pills for years for bilious attecks and sick headaches, and have aiways found them most, beneficial.'" Manufactured only at 78, New Oxford Street, London. Sold by all Chemists and Medicine V^^.-r



DID IT EYEB OCCUR TO YOU That when so railed " Just as Good " substitutes are recommended by^your De&ler the motive Is for self gain, because of increased pMn6t, SO BEWARE!! HONBAI-LANKA CEYLON TEA on a SEALED LEAD PACKET is your guide and safeguard. Gold Medal Paris Exhibition awarded to Maharajah Brand No 1, In Commercial fe» Class. Local i Agents—MeaerH Shearman Bros , Carson and Son's, Cooch end Co., Ashburton j Tlnwald, Mr Gudaell; Methveo, Hibbsßros, ; Rakaia & Cher&eey, Messrs [Shannon Bros.



HAY FORKS. HAY FORKS TO FARMERS.- TTTTB H|A|VB JJUST^OP.INEBSUiP A S.HIPMENT^OF FOBUS, BAKES, SOYTHES,iJ HABPENINQ STONES, SABYEST pLOYES, Etc. AU'oflthe verylJlatetf) patteins from tbelbestlmakerslfandgspecially^selfcted^or'jthe comiag harvest. ALSO,- I •TWO CASEB of BRITIPH SILVER PLATEWARB ' OOTB2 OASEof KNGLISB.WATCHBS I'WO OASES OP SHEFFIELD CUTLERY| «S ALL SUITABLE FOR X^AS A®T> WEDDING PRESENTS The public are iavlted to'walk m and i^epeot our magnificent) fsfoika wifhoat being pressed to buy. Ihe obove goods are of gerd quality, chaste designs, andfuncqualled Jfor ta'ue, and w i last a life time. Sngliih Lever Watches ab 'one guinea,'||The beabl value ever offered. 'Osrnota'at ton shillings. Correct time keepers W. H. COLLINS & CO,. '" IRONMONGEBS, PAINTERS, UMBER &00AL MERCHANTS. AGENT ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.



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OSBOBN COOMBE PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (Late of London), j TTISITS Ashbarton and surrounding dia- V tdcts every four months, via—M»roh, July, and November* ORDERS may be left at the COMMERCIAL HOTEL, or with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN alb his Mn«i.e Studio, Arcade Chambers. Anhburto



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LLEWELLffi, OWES, OBETIBIOATED TEACHER, LOCAL Representative of the London College of Muslo, and cf the Music* intsraaMoEal College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN. VIOLIN, MAR DOLINB, SINGING. HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT.



WOOL. WOOL, WOOL. I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upois all Wool placed m my bands for sale, either In Aehburton, OhrSstonnrch, Timaro, or for Shipment. This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been fixed as under, ?Sg [j-~ CHBISTCHUKCH-Jamiary 17,1901, February 19,1901 TlMAJßU—January 3,1901, February 7, 1901 ! I shall be represented both at OHRIBTOHUR©H and TIMARU. WOOLPAOKS AND ALL STATION REQUISITES SUPPLIED AT LOWEST MARKET- BATES 2nd Sale— Tiraarn, January 3,1901. Wool to be consigned N.Z Loan and Mercantile Siding, Titaara, account D Thomas 3rd Sale CHRISTOHTTRGH—I7th January, 1901. Wool to be con signed—Seed Co.'s Siding, Addington. account D. Thomas DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON, PURE SEEDS, I have lately elected, regardless of cost, the MOST COMPLETE FEED CLEAN ING PLANT south of the line and I now ask Farmers to Inspect the same at work. I AM PREPARED TO CLEAN FOR FARMERS AKY DESCRIPTION OF SEEDS OR GRAIN | AND WILL GUARANTEE TO GIVE THEM SATISFACTION I can supply best Kyegrasa and Cocksfoot locally grown, also best Clovers^dresßed by my own Machines, the parity of which most be seen to?be appreciated AIao—HURST & SON'S ENGLISH CLOVERS, TURMPS, RAPE,, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, &o. D. THOMAS! ASHBURT.ON



NOTICE TO FARMERS. ABif CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT \IN- AM QUANTITY Please take your Samples to the Mill We can supply Oornsacks at cpat price. GBIS7IVG DONE ON FABB3IRS iCCCTKT. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) D WOOD, Manager 17th Marofe, 1900.



SPECIAL SHOW THIS WEEK OF CURTAINS, BLOTJSE MUSLINS^ & CURTAIN MUSLINS, DRESS LAWNS," OURTAIN NITS, PIQUES & PIQUITTIS, CHEAPER THAN e YOU CAN MAKE THEM BOYS' BULL SUITS; IN lALL SIZES & COLOBS. -New Goods ex g.s» Delphic,— LINOLEUMS, ALLOVER LAOIS, OARPET SQUARES, VAL & TOOHON LAOES/' HEARTHRUGS, FANCY & MARKET B \SKBTS* LADIES AND GENT'S UNDERCLOTHING IN $XJLh RANGES OF ZBTA & VARIOUS OTHER MAKES, MITCHELL AND TURNER



KJHAVV, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR LONDON. jm^l T£OYAL MAIL STEA- CfflMfcl,-. MKRS, wibhaapertof jmsjJll&Smr ftcoommoS&tilcra lot all olassee pKS^rawßsa* of passengers, calling at onto Yldeo 01 Rio, Tenevlffe *nd Ply. oath. Vassal Tea Commander! From Date, Qttthio «, t?2oki<Sley IWel't'nJan 31 " ' CARGO STEAMERS. ffiskomara 62381 Max well Wellg'njDee 20 ttelphlo Bg?3|Sowden *Z » I Jan Wftlwem 6257JStutirb „ Jan B. W. HANMEB, Agent. jAjKHnr NSW Zealand jKHQgj|j|S HIPP ING OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS FOR LONDON, via Monte Video, tTenertffa A Plymouth. ""*" f Probable final gtastmere* Tons, Port). Date. tPekoa 4050 — Jan 12 Papannl 6372 Wellington Tan 31 Waikato 4757 — Febraary Banffahire 5537 — February Otatrama 2808 — February Wnkatane 5715 — March Biaiataka 7700 — VJaroh 28 Walmate j 5610 — To follow Paimroa j f-563 — „ Wakanai ! 5705 — „ ETooSfariro '■ ?700 — „ Baapafatf "i 8000 — M Wat further part!oal»rs apply ta imiB'OLANDER BROS., Lud. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND, Limitbd STEAMERS SAII FBOMLITTELTON ASUNDER: Faf WeKbpart and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Tbare day and Saturdays '■ NOTE—For extra eailinga ace advertlae j meet m Chriatchuroh papers j Dufiedin — Mondays, Fridays and i alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington—' Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above ar® sttbjeeti to alteration; . aference should therefore be made to Ohdetolmroh dally papers tot dates and boar of sailing |? For farther particulars apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent, ABhbartoa Isbney~steFhbnson7^ (ewceeaaoi 1 to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stook Produce, Furniture, efco., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furnl* fare, eta, as per arrangement m any part of the connty. Advances made on all goods placed m my hands for Sale. Begular Consignments of Colonial Grown m& Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Aoest; Norwich Ouion Fire Insurance Company is Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay meata from *3Os per month, HENBY STBPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. A CASD. ABmnoh Office has been opened by the todewlgned at Mssses Ihcohh Bbos., Eae Strset, where they will carry on practice »c S&ffristers and Solloltoru. Maude & barman, Solicitors, Cbtistrch cb Moaa|r to Lend at Lowest Current) Rateg caFreehoJ)! Ssourifcy. Ho Prooaration *cc, MAUDE & HARMAN, 12 48^ Aahbnrton. NEW GOODS, J« V« DE BEEB 5 WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER IS now showing the largest and ben snorted stook of choice Gold and Silver Jewell®sy Specially Selected Fob CHEISTMAS. 'Jfoaiiiing of NEW GOODS to suit tht coming Season. Inspection is invited, so Ely of the display m the Window, but of the hrge assortment of Jewellery &c, la the Show Oases within, the Window aceommo« dation being very limited. WATCHES for the Boys, 10 S , {Good Timekeepers) SILVER, E. P* WAi.lI, OLOOKS t fto, Mew Stook for the Season Bapirs Cheap wl Pjrompti as usual. J. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKER JEWELLER, Ashbnrton 4 owgh -Obml Wahoo, KooHßi«Md DaooO> 8° t0 AsHBDBTON "" "" tooke B©w~Veciiß