The Ashburton Guardian.

Ashbukton ; Priddy, March 29, 1901

Vol xxi. no. 5834

Price ; One Penny



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t ■ a Liver" §' |? . WOULO NOT HAVE BEEN HEARD OF »ff X | " Jmpei/s J/tay Jfipple^| || Had reached him m time! O fl THE NEW VEGETABLE REMEDY. '.'. H" : .':■..' |y DH?~ Cures Liver, Kidney, and Stomach Complaints. "^B H; % 5 2/- <$», CHEMISTS AND STORES. -*»- 2S/- :-; W^J!«|;



1;^-SUlS'B W"P PIN G 0 (VS. ■ . " USE '.. RQ¥A£:MADL. STBAMBBS ■ FOE LOMDOI, vl»' Motitm] Ytdev, '(Deneriffiß '&[ Plymtath. | Probable 6dal- BiMMimGrsu lEeni. Pcr'c Data/ Bimutaka* 7765 Wellington March 28 Wakatane. 6715,:, — .-April — Wakannl 5706  April 25 W»im^*e r 561.0. — April Puparba ■ ' '563 -, - May 23 Tdogarlro* 7700 .. -- To follow ffcpranr 6372 — „ Ko»peb,p» 8000 — „ ♦Twia Screws. P«r far the? partloukra apply t« fRIijDLAKJDSR BROS., LfD. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION ■ COMPANY,' LIMITED, FOR LONDON. jJkJL TjOTAL MAIL STKA- ■•-*' MERS, with napertor J,p- '"^wfifir •o.eommodafcion for all classes of passenpera, calling Ht onto Video ot Rio, Tenerlffe »nd Ply. outb. Vesiel Ton Oommandej Prom Datia~." Sothio, -7780Kidtoy Welt'n Jan OAR6O "STEAMER'S. " Dolphio ~ 8273TSowden vvel'g'n Jan 17 W»lwera 6247Sfcnart Wellg'n Feb 1$ Aotoa 6364 Emm ] „ Feb —• UHION STEAMSHIP COMPANY Off NEW ZEALAND. Limited RIIAMERB PAII FICMLITTELTON IS UNDER: Wm Wesbporti and Grsymoutih—Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment m Ohrlstohuroh papers Dnnedtn — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelfloa and Picton, via Wellington— Taesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; ©ferenoe shoald therefore be made to Ofariatctiarefa daily papers fos dates and hour ef sailing * For further particulars apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent, Ash burton



WTLLIAM PATCHING. BAST & BURNETT STREETS, ASHBURTON f . /w\ ....: TABPAULINB, " GREEN STACK, & DKAY COVEBB, STACK GOVERB, fwell roped] at 37s 6(1. BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURED, ARE THE BEST TDIOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mad? for any kind of Soil, or description o! crop. PATISFAOTIO.N GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MA&UKE CAN BE STJPPLIFD IN' 2 Cvt. cr 2 Cvt. E'/CKS Orders received by JFI*II2:O¥-iAIMI>IiJK BROH., Limited., DAVID 'THOMAS, OR TM*, IV. St. FABMEeS CO-«.»£*IUI%AXI'VX3 ! iJ SSOCIATION OP CAMTERBUBT, lulmlteO., OAETEEBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PEOPTJGE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 ff. WAYMOU Secretary. COMBINED LIFE A^D_ACC IDE NT TABLES TBE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA OFFERS IN THE FIRhT YEAR OF THE TWENTIETH [GENTUKY SOMETHING ABSOLUTELY NEW. Ordinary Life Policies do not cover Accidents udlpps they result m Leftth Ordinary Accident Polices do not cover Death unless caused by Accident; ■ THE COMBINED LIFE ANI) ACCIDENT POLICIES* Cover both, and at Specially Low Rates. THEY ARE ISSUED IH IHE THREE FOLLOWING FORMS:— , TABLE AC.—ASSURANCE PAYABLE Combined m each case with Compeosation AT DEATH— _ _ _ for— Premititne 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 EO. ~ ENDOWMENT ASSUR- MENT, AftTOE— if resulting from iiccidenfc during currency Payable afe end of term of years, or of the Policy, and while Premiums are being provious deathi paid thereoni For Tables of Rates and full particulars apply at« any Office of the Association, or to HUGO FRTEDLANDER, District Agent. JOHN TOTTY, Representative for New Business, Ashburfeon. Branch Office ; 150 Hereford Street, Chrietchurch, 2 177



J. BALLANTYNE& CO. AB® HOW MAEING AM EX.T.E n';B TV X DIS PLIT . ■ ' ■ ' OF ■'' Fashions Latest for Autumn Wear New Blouse Materials' New Millinery New Mantles New Jackets New Autumn Drena Materials New Tweeds New Uostunaes New Friezes \ OR-P-EBS BTf| lOST EECIIYB PEOMPT ATTf NTIQK ■ PATTERNS'SENT POST FREE ON APPLIOATIOHJTO ( J. BALLANTYNE'& COMPANY CABHBL STREET CHRISTCHUROH. j ASE YOUR SHOE DEALIB for: \ evesy /yj \ 9 bnoour4gb;j / OOLOSIM. raUABANTEED. JgQQniQ O SFTO'KS INSDUS*B* MANUifACTUR'KD, fBY S. ANDERSON, TIMARU.i DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAKD, INSOBANOE & ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, ashburto;n Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashbarton alternately Fortnightly Salee of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, «tc, on Monday* Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales m per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sale held on Saturdays Horse Fairs Held Monthly AGENT FOR Mataon and Go, Ohristchurch! Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristcburch White's Sheep Bip Walter A Wood Oo Bowring Bros* Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company ! Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and 00, Dunedin Belfast Manures Yacaum Oil Company's Agricultural Gils Planet* Jr£Garden and Field Tools RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. I have made arrangements with MESSES HARDY & CO, Merchants, Bakaia, to act as my AGENTS for all Auctioneering Work m that District, and m conjunction with them it will foe my endeavour to make the|RAKAIA SALE A SUOOBSS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashbmrton' I have the Hollowing Properties m my hands for Sale— 2000 Acres Westerfield 600 „ Corwar 1750 „ Rangitata 1000 „ Lauristoa Also—A Complete Suburban Fropert?* containing 87"Acree, Grahamls Boad D. THOMAS* | kSHBV BIT OjN.



EMiNABD & WHITK, City Pork Shop, Haveiock Street, HAVE just opened New Business m the Pork Line. Small goods of nil descriptions always on band. The public I are speolally invited to oall nd Inspect j Pork Sausages, (fresh. Daily cash buyers I of dary fed Pork. I Old Harness Machine Belting, Etc.. SET with a Hammer. From all Iron mongers and Storekeepers. BIFURCATED RIVET CO., Ltd, v London, England. Fall particulars from Harrison & W.-bb. Auckland. (Cut this out and enow your Ironmonger. AFTER Sw Years — The case of Mr Herberts of Englandt 'ingland, Petone. 11l for ye irs Seven Wseka m the Grea<n"B Wellington Hospital, Un ible to work for one year md eleven months. Some P| AUTr^ if-ctors said it) was Gouty Ifll A Kidneys, others Bright'e KU A Disease, but all agreed it was i Serious Kidney Trouble. Pried every known r<raedy Our la fte without relief. PL ANTE' KOA Effects a Cure. Mr loved and 11. England has been working for gome time now at manual lustrious 'abour, that of a butcher at he Gear Meat Preserving Qaeen wag A Torks, Petone. Kindly read Mr England's letter. once asked, which was received just >efore Christmas :— * What is the Beach Street. Petone. December 22, 1900 source of Eng Sir— Ifc is with the greatest pleasure I send you these land's great' few lines, testifying 6o the »reat euro effected m my nms and m case through taking your flerbal Remedy, PLANTE repIy well and KOA. I have been a sufferer for years with Kidney trnly said, Trouble, and have not been able t© work for a year and pointing to eleven months, but thanka to PLANTEKOA lam the Bible, igain able to follow my usual employment. During this that is the long period I have tried various kinds of Medicines, secret. but none gave me relief like PLANTEKOA. Any person (fishing to know anything In he case further about my late Illness, md the good that Plantekoa andac review iidfor me, If they will call on me, or write, I shall only i Piantekoa be too happy to give them til the information I can; plays an iao wid again I say it is with the greatest pleasure I send you portant parfc. obese few lines, sincerely hoping that other salferers | from Kidney disease will be ! If you want induced to try Piantekoa— Yours truly, further parti Herbert England, | Beach Street, Petone culars, write; Wishing you the Compli ments of the season—'H E but don't for' We need scarcely add that get to enclose oheso kind wishes we heartily reciprocate, and wish for Mr stamped ad England,his wife and family, prosperity, health and happi dressed en ness, In the truest sense of I che term, for many long i velope for years to come ; more eepeci j illy after the long period reply. of sickness, suffering, and anxiety they have been called I jpon to pasa through. PLANTEKOA OINTHEKT. PLANTEKOA HERB SOAP, For the Tolleb and Bath. ! Obtainable from Jackson, Herbalist j i Carson and Co, Grocers; and Chemists I andi Grocers everywhere.



HINBY BTEPHENBON, (oacceasor to Alfred Harrison.) Eatabliahed 20 yean. AUCTIONEER, LAND EBTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERT SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sale® of Stock, Household Furni ture, eto., as per arrangement m any part of the county, Adtraneea made on all goode placed m my (lands for Sale. Eegolar Consignment!) of Colonial Grown sod Island Frait Bold privately through the week, and at; Auction on- BAIURDAYB. Agem j Werwloh Onion Fire Insurance Company k Broaden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS sad ORGANS on time pay msnte from SOg per month. HIMRY STEPHENSON, t AUOTIONEBR, i A. Attfiß • ARCHITECT. AEOADI OB AMBERS ASHBURTON. TrF;yoß want a NEW. HOUSE, o; Alter tkuw, or Newest Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR A GEE, Oa'O and urn the NEW FIBEOSE BLIND imltj^jajof^Vejagtiag, at half the price



A Safety Military Spy &l«si • —,— The ordinary telescope and spy-glass which military officers have used for more than a hundred years is gradually giving place to an Instrument far more powerful and lesa likely to expose an observer to tho long distance fire of an enemy. The list of dead and wounded sent home from South Africa shows the modern high power magazine rifle has rendered the lot of the commanding officer far morehastrd' ous than it once was. This increased danger and the great ranges at which modern battles are fought have been fn'e chiff reasons why the ordinary fepy glass has been inadequate by the modern army officer. The new instrument consists of two tubes hinged together and carried by a central handle. Ench tube is provided with an objective and with an-eya piece. By means of a system of total reflection prsma the Image formed by the objective is so dtfidcled that the eye piece, mounted at right angles to the-tubes, may properly prfpent ifc to tha eye. When the instrument is open, the dis* tance between the two objec ivea is about sixteen inches Thfl lenses and iuhes, »re po arranged thtt a stereoscopic iffect is obtained. jn order to make nse of the stereofc^pic spy glass,ihe eye piicesare firßt purposely focnased. Since, In the- maj rity of cases, both eyes of •he same person are not equal, the two eye pieces are focussed independently. i lie Triumvirate ami the Reporter An extraordinary interview, or rather series of interviews took place recently at Hawklurn. When the reporter called on the Sherer family afc their well appointed residence 4 Irene Pjace, Hawkbum—one of Melbourne's fashionable suburbs, ad« j »cent to Totsrßk--he war extended 1"* ordial welcome. "TJiuve come," said he, "to solicit particalars so| certain? momentous events which I. fear hay lately taken place m this family circle" " With pltasure," said Mr Shei-fer heartily. ' Let xs begin with my son Horace*' Horace \»as then called m and proved to be a bright, intelligent kd full of health and goocl spirits. Abou him Mr.. Sher*r a id — ' Some time ago Horsca began to Jo?e c ntrol of his limbs and later waa unable even to raise food to his mouth, having to be fed like an infant. His speech left liim. and for over a month he could not uttar a word. He was unable tp walk steadily ; bis legs, arms and body swayed whenever he Mcd to do bo ; it was evi dent, i hat St Vitub 1 dance had a firm hold cf him. Several debtors attend* d him, but he did ttot mend. One day I cams across a pamphlet which stated that Dr Williams, pink pills fW pale people were a care for Sfc Vitus' dance. We bought some for Horace, and when he hid used one box he improved greatly. Five boxes cured him, and now he stands before yon a bright, healthy lad with not the slightest trace of his former ailments," "J can also prove," said Mra Sherer. IlthaijDr Williams' pink pills realty cure eczema. I contracted that dbeabe inn Virulent form; My ears were Fyrtnged daily, and every medical treatment was tried, but unfortunately the disfigure* ment did not abate. I began to lose my appetite and my health otherwise suffered. At length I decided to try Dr Williams* pink pills as I believed that they would petrify and enrich my blood. After taking only one box a Blight imprevemenl was apparent. After taking four more boxes the eczema faded away. I regained my appetite, and was restored to excellent health." "Sow, Mr Sherer,", and the reporter turned to that gentleman. I believe yon have something to say." •Yes,' replied that gentleman, "I have. Some time %o my health was vi«y bad " and my nervous system nob as it should be. Weakness gradually came on me and I could not work with my former energy aad perseverance, Having been under *f> medical treatment for some time without noticeable effect, I took two boxes of Dr, Williams' pink pills. They toned me ap wonderfully, and I continued taking them until I regained robust health and strength Now lam m better health than I hari| been for years. You can quite under': Bland," said Mr Sherer, m conclusion,] "that as my wife, my child, and myself h*ve all been restored to perfect health by taklog Dr Williams' pink pills, we heartily recommend them on- every possible occasion." The experience of the Sherer family shows clear!y, that Dr Williams' pink pills are an efficient family remedy. By toning up the nerves, strengthening the; eplne and enriching the blood they strike ; right atthe root of disease, hor.ee they ; cure anaemia, debility, dyspepsia, insom*; nia, chronic headaches, liver and kidney troubhs, skin deeea&ea, consumption, bronchitis, weak heart, fits, effects of typhoid, early decay of the faculties and ' functions, etc. Sold by chemists and storekeepers, and by the Dr Williams' Medicine Co, Wellington, three shilling* per box. six hexes tixteen and six, post free Write for free copy of new book: "Australian Storiea " Bander & Sons' Euoaiypti Kxtbaot—• Under the distinguished patronage of Hi* Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diploma »l the International Exhibition, Amsterdam, Acknowledged by Medical Clioic3 aad Uni versities all over the globe. That the crude, resinous oils, which are -now foisted tipoa the rublic nudpr the name of Eucalyp. Extracts, may not be mistaken for Sander & Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extraoy w« state :—lt is proved by tests made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Griefawald (Prussia), that enly product* thai) are saturated with oxygon and freed c acids, resinous and other substances' adherent to primary distillation, will develop tbt curative properties possessed by the plants To avoid the appalling consequences result ing from the application of oubstitutes, etc*, m croup, bronchitis, diphtheria,dysentery s internal inflammation, etc., insist m getting Sandhb and Sons' Pdbh Volatini Kuoa tiYPTi Extract, and be safe. WANTED~~Known~^~The Bapld Lightning Shirt Gloss ia sold by all Grocers ; a wonderful Shirt glaze FOR Sale, cheap, for O*ih—Several nun dred pairs of Boots and Shoe*. Apply fco MsMKW's ZeaUndi* Boot Stor*



A Life Saved Sixteen Months of Awful Suffering Impure blood is always dangerous. Just as soon as you. begin to feel weak and languid, nervous and depressed, , you are m danger. Make jour blood pure and your nerves strong at once. Mr. Thomas H, Cashel, of Dripstone, New South Wales, Australia, sends us this letter, with his photograph:/ " I was suddenly taken very ill and for three ■weeks was delirious nearly all the time, and my life was despaired of. The doctors said it ■was Wood poisoning. For many long weeks I suffered the most frightful agony; the poison ing all settled m one limb. I then went to Syaney Hospital, where dead pieces of bone were taken from my leg. But I grew weaker and weaker, until I could hardly raise my hand. I then left the hospital, believing I must surely die. Then my people bought me a bottle of AVER'S Sarsaparilla It did me pood at once. In all I used fifteen bottles. Without doubt it saved my life, even after sixteen months of suffering." Take Aysr's Pills with the Sarsaparilla. | rrepercd by Dr. J. C. AyeTCoTLowell, Mass., U. S. A. AR, Aloobn's Sale—A plendid stoo of Men's and Boys' Clothing at greatly reduced prices; Boys' Norfolk Suits at 11ns 6d, worth 15s 6d ; Men's Strong Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers Ss 6d, usual price lls 6d; Ladies' Hoee from 6d a pair, a special Sine at la ; a great variety of Men's and Boys' Straw Hate, rnaeb be sold Ladles Siron Oxford Shoes from 5s 9d Hoijnt"somers hotel, MOUNT SOMERS. THOMAS WEST-PROPRrETOR (Late of Horobata Hotel) DESIRES to intimate to Oommerek Rapreaeatatlves and the Travelling Public that Ike new additions to this Hotel are now complete, and good accommodation can be relied upon. ALES, WINES, SPIRITS Etc*. from the Best Cellars. AMPLE BTABLING ACCOMODATION AND GRASS PADDOCKS. THE hiEW 'ZEALAND FARMERS~CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Stores: West Street, ABUburtoa. TTtVERY Description of Farmers l^i Requisites at lowest rates. Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Cornsaclrti, Woolpacks, Twine, Oils, " Tinware, Horse Covers, Etc. Eto. GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from our Agents m other parts of the Colonies, we are m a position Co obtain highest possible price, for all grain placed its our hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly care ful to enquire from us and inspect our goods before ordering elsewhere. "VlfTiE have several really first-class Farms VV. for Sale on our books, and farmerr wishing to purchase would do we!! to call on us for particulars :— | 1000 Acres Laurisfcon Dietrict 750 „ Wakadui „ 1031  Chertsey ,, # 1958  Dromore „ 1180 „ Springbura  276 „ „ 874 „ Wateifton „ T.-F. GIBBON, Manager KAYE $ OARTFR ARE CASH BUYERS, highest current rates, all FARM PRODUCE. Agents tor Sutton's and LawSOH's Unrivalled Seeds. New Season's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS, & &o, JUST LANDED, LARGE STORES at LYTTELTON EXTENSIVE CLEANING MACHINERY. CORNBAUKS always on hand, KAYE & CARTER j



■■■IWBMJWtMWWBMaiIIIWIIMIIIIMIiWMIIIIIIIIIIIIMMII'II^ ' ASE CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT CANADIAN OATS, TARTAR OATS. TUESDAYS ■& SATURDAYS—SampIes receiTed at Stores, West Street. Other days—Samples received at the Mill. CORN SACKS SUPPLIED. GRISTING DONE ON FARMERS' ACCOUNT. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) D. WOOD, Manager T. H. UISDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS. FURNITURE AND BEDDING OF ALL KINIDS _ MADE ON THE PREMISES. WE APE' STILL MAKING our Famous Drawing Room Suites m Plilsb and Tapestry, which beat Ohnstchurch for price and quality. Oall and see them, JUST LANDED—A large assortment of Austrian, Americanj and Canadian Chairs. These Goods were bought before the recent; rise) m prices, which enables''us to sell at lowest prices. Bedeteada and Toilet Ware—Largest stock In town ; at all prices; LINOLEUMS, Tl» UGS, r^ILCLOTHS, INOLEUMS, XtUGS, V/ILOLOTHS, In New and Chaste Designs; at all prices. DOOB MATS—AH sorts, all sizes. We* manufacture all our own Goods on the premises, of the best material j and workmanship, bo buy from us and encourage Local Industry ; besides, you may go farther and fare worse than at T. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S. CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMERS, AMI*, UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, i Nextito£bhe Buildiog Society's Offioe,fand opposite Arcade.)



Q. JESSON, PBACa'JC/L W/iOCßll3i=ls>J'-KANI) JEWELLER; TTATlNQytaken a" lease of on© of the new shops In Da vis's corner, 1 am now showing a large »n<2 varied stock of Watches Uloeke, and Jewellery Slecbro-plate, Eb suitable he Chrlstaifts^ind Wedding Pr tents at prices which defy competition, Note the Addresa—Davis'a Corner HBRBBBT A. FLOWER, MANUFACTURING OONFEOTIONER ■ M .;>FRUITERER, fto. /"IHOIOIST BDglieh Ooofeotions, Toffies V*' Oandiei, and Pure Boiled Loilies, Hofe Pies, Gold CunoheoD, Te», Ooffeo. and Chocolate always ready. FLOWER'S REFRESHMENT .ROOMS, East Stree Aghbarton/ "to let" : " ' at a low rental SHOP and premiers at the corner of the - ffriaflgte, '.''fronting Class Street and W»kaaai Road, leading 60 the Pout Office and BiHff«y Station ■ T BULLOOK B WILLING 0! .4 Roomi wibh Garden, fto, frontiag Cambridge Street, 1 Apply to QO BULLOCK, Agent; . FOITSALE ~~ "TTAI^trABLE Buildiag Allotment*, altu t &U& at the corner of Cass and Moore Steeels, and belog part of Town Sections lOOaa'd'iOi CD BULLOOK,



a H. GEAVES, SHAREBROKER AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GREYMOUTH. RELIABLE Information on Dredgin Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Codes ; Bedford .MeNellTs, Moreing and Neal'a, A.8.0. Code (fourth Edition., MR F MAKEIG, Ashburton Repreaentabi^e Tsw&Axmo Addriss ; GRAVES Chrlstchureh. Greymoath—Brownlie, Greymoutb You dan depend on ridding your ohildren of Worms with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Worriers