The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. No. 5823

;Aphburton : Wednesday, 1 Noyeinber 26, 1902

Price - One Penny



SHIPPING. mHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING X COMPANY'S LINE Royal Mail Steamers for London. Via Monte Video, Teneriffe, and Plymouth, j Best accommodation for all classes of ' Passengers, ~ Probable i To Sail Steamer. Tons Final Port, about Tongariro* 7661 Wellington Nov. 27 Wakanui 5706 Auckland Dec. 6 Turakina* 8027 Wellington Dec. 24 Euapehu 7705 >, Papaioa 6583 — „ Bimntaka 7765 * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



j BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTCHURCH. jTIASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Ruston & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBURTON OFFICE, • The Arcade. Representative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATURDAY.



SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. ROYAL Mail Steamers, with superior accommodation for all classes of pas sengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, i Teneriffe and Plymouth. Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. •Athenio 12230 CKempson Well'n Dec. 11 fßang'fcira 4045 Nicole] Lyfln. Dec. 20 •Gothio 7755 W. Kidley Well'n Jan. 8 Eumara 3034 Scotland Well'n Jan. 22 Maori 5317 Moffat j — j * Twin Screw, tNo passengers carried Full particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BROS. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under :— For Wesfcport and Greymoutb—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchurch papers. Dunedin .—- Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nelson and Picton via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday. Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Chtisichurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For fnrtther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. I



Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,000 000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe: .Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. ASHBURTON HOTEL. J. MULLAU. Proprietor. /"^ENTKALLY situated. Good accomoda \j tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales of the best" brands only. Tree Stabling. 8 287 CENTRAL HOTEL ASHBURTON. W. H. DARDIS ... ... Proprietor. BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. Tree Stabling. 8 246



ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. \j R A. WHITAKER, late manager of I Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience. Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton River Mount Somers Hotel, W. J A: CLAY, Proprietor HAVING Purchased this well known Hotel, I am now prepared to receive Visitors and the General Public. Best Accommodation. Every attention given. Only the Best Brands of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. 8 57 Somerset Hotel, ASHBURTON. . HP HE first part of the above Hotel is now JL completed and ready to receive visitors. It is fitted up with all the latest improve ments. Every Bedroom has a Patent Ventilator. Hot and cold water to Baths and Lava tories. Hot and cold Shower Baths. Visitors can rely on receiving every comfort. JAMES LANE, Proprietor. 8277



BUSINESS NOTICES. HENRY STEPHENSON. ]N response to appeals from a number of my Clients to include the Sale of Farms, Town Properties, Suburban Properties, Sections, etc., in my business, I have de cided to do so, and am prepared to receive particulars of such, and my terms will be exceptionally easy— NO SALE, NO CHARGE. I have several Town and Suburban Pro perties on my books, which I will be pleased to receive offers for, and all business in this direction will receive my ptompt and best attention. i My Weekly Sale of Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, I Furniture, etc., as usual, EVERY SATURDAY at 12 o'clock. i Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Fur niture, etc., as per arrangement in any part of the county. Advances made on all goods placed in my hands for Sale. ' MONEY.—I have several sums awaiting investment. Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately during the week, and all kinds of Produce. Agent : Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company, j Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. Pianos and Organs on time payments from 20s per month. I have also several second hand Instru ments on hand, cheap.



HENRY STEPHENSON, Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBUBTON. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. t\ LWAYS in Stock.—A first f\ class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments. Designs and estimates may be inspected at the establishment of Mr John Wilson, Painter, Burnett Street, Ashburton." Letter Cutting in any style. COOKING RANGES. TD ARNINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Keeds no setting, Can be used as open'fire Ask Fob Thk IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. Notice of Removal. mbj.eTbain, QURGEON DENTIST Has Removed to Wardell's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch, Telephone 956, WAED AND CO.'S ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English; IT PAYS, it pays to buy your Boots at MexiLos's Zealandia Boot Store, Good Bluchers 5s lid,



DINEEN'S Railway Refreshment Rooms. I BEG to thank all my friends for their kind patronage accorded to me during ■the past six months, and I hope by strict ■attention to business to still receive a fair share in the future. Nothing but the best wines and spirits kept. N.B. —Dunedin prize Ales always on tp J. DINEEN, LESSEE. 10 . Cafe De Paris Hotel, Cashel Street, CHEISTCHURCH. THIS First-class Hotel, after undergoing extensive alterations and refurnishing on most modern lines, is NOW OPEN TO RECEIVE VISITORS and TOURISTS, who will find Every Comfort and Con venience, Hot and Cold Shower Baths. Electric Light. Wines, Spirits, Beers, and Cigars of the Best Quality. Terms: 5s 6d per day; 35s per week. 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor. WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOBEY'S TEKMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) F. W. MILLWARD, ... Licensee. THIS popular Hotel is now under new management as above, and offers special inducement to families and visitors desiring the comforts of a home in Christ church. The building is of brick and stone, and the rooms are lofty and spacious. Night and day porters in attendance. Speight's Prize Ales on Draught. All Telegrams and Letters receive prompt attention. Telephone 795, Terms 8s per day; .£2 2s per week. 230 WISE Fathers and Mothers if you want to save money buy your Boys' and Girls' School Boots at Meolou's Zealandia Boot Store.



BUSINESS NOTICES. New Zealand Insurance Com- Established, 1559. Capital—One Million. npHE Premier and "Wealthiest Colonial _L Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality. Paid up Capital and Reserves, .£400,000 Fire and Marine Risks, Also, Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Rates. NICOLL BROS, , Agents.



C PANNELL, TAILOR AND MERCER 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, TTTrAS a Choice Assortment of Suitings suitable for the season. Chesterfields and Covert Coats a specialty. Samples sent to any Address. Gentlemen's Mercery of every description, and the LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK.



J. W MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OF ME A T AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & PEAS, Dn Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188 CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. /CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES \j AND STOUT. Forty Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied, 7 134 IN SU RE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600,000 ' HAS already been added to Policies in the Department. This is the Bonus Year And everyone now taking out a participa ting Polioy will receive a substantial bonus at the end of the year. J. H. RICHARDSON, Commissioner.



For CYCLING SHOES, GO TO H. Pannell, Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christchurch. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock. Write for instructions for self measurement FIT GUARANTCED. ILES' Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Eanfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting J\_ the Growth of the Hair and removing Scurf and Dandruff, This is not a new preparation, but the Proprietor being requested to put it within reach of everyone, has had it placed throughout New Zealand, and it can now be obtained locally from all Chemists, Storekeepers, and Hairdressers, etc., or direct from the Manufacturer—EDWAßD ILES, Ladies'and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Geraldine. 8 12g rp|HERE is no doubt, no possible doubt JL that Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store is the best Shop to buy your Boots. Smoke New Venus



i uu six ESS M-Tlt;E:>. \ SHEEP SHEARING SEASON. THAVE JUST LANDED MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF 3s 6d. SHEEP SHEARS. 3s 6d including T.U.S. and X.8.A., N.Z., with plain and perforated grips Turkey Oil Stones, a splendid sample. Sweet Oil. Branding Oils— Reel, Black, and Blue, in 1 and 5 gallon drums; Raddle, Lamp Black, Etc. LAWN MOWERS in great variety, from 22s 6d to 55s each. GARDENING TOOLS of every description at reduced prices. BOWLS! BOWLS! BOWLS! As the season has just opened, I cordially invite inspection of my stock—Taylor's first quality only kept. 4 * y F SEWING MACHINES lam sole agent for the celebrated " Davey " Machine; 7 years' guarantee ; Hand £3 10s; Trea?'le from £6 10s to .£8 10s. Call and inspect. They are worth looking at. G. MEDDI N S, The Peoples' Ironmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. i / \to all cyclists. It is manufactured M I 1 DLJJMLPF* W P* I under a hydraulic pressure of 1200 B I I T^RE. MWiif / par*'n^ oi rubber aad fabric nn I '$ v-^-^JsL^A A impossibility, aod thus saving fully j| S yP^SL^j'^ JK 50 Per cent*of c trou^es associated I sd§?^~i^*'^^&&s&? I witn pneumatic tyres. Ask your p| \ y^^ ft^lir jsk Agent to show you a. sample. IT H I // %W#^ WIIL D° THE RESTt> I %If P^&LrQf NONE CENUiNE| I f^S \ | If| ri^\h'-^% WITHOUT THIS! / |^.d j | |11 J'^'&^l TRADE MARK E&^T WfifW 3 ij \\ |*^f?*^'«^sf!i. ri -' on Cover and Tufcia, \^>j?£y -3 £ N\^ SwS iP^i The Dunlop PnaumatSc Tyre Co. ia I &M 0{ Ausi- "*•• 8 g; I^///W& 128 LICHFIELD £T- Ciiius-rcHuncu, K.Z. Q 5j BC y^^^^^-^M/Y^i And at Melbourne, SyaneyjAdolaiacPurtli, i t anc! Brisbauki. g "ARAB," "BHAP," AND "COLOMBO", TEAS. __o— ALL GROCERS;



45,000 jf==MMm cooking fe^ ■ RANGES B|ZZ3CZI /fjP^"-""^^ In Use in the Colony. They burn Lignite F ;=X =« <<s=:CiX! |l3 True Coal, or Wood, up to 2ft 6in. '^^^dlC^^lr No Setting Reauired. (^^II c<r =C^Jfr2 open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With puNtom?! Iji jl . ...__-= ? 4|j'^' cast iron or copper boilers. The copper \_®— r\ A v^l:'sfl^S^) boilers are large and tin lined inside. fcggrsgr" —"-~""ffipr^^sisdEsSsa: Eepairs are a minimum. Made in all 4 jTT~' ~ft-—'' "- sizes, single or double. High or low pres ouNua. sure toilers. Sold by all Ironmongers from whom Catalogues can be obtained or from the makers, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin ■ * ! ' 'J '1^ OSffi! ! 1 ftp?^^^\ >: U\ X j BELFAST AND FAIEPIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T7IOE TURNIPS RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP SPECIAL MANURES are made to suit any kind of Soil or description of Crop. Samples 01 soil analysed free of cost to Farmers using our Manure. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVEEYWHEEE LAST SEASON. \ If there is no agent in your district, send to the Office for Price List and Testimonials. Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export] Company, Limited. j F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, - 139 Hereford Street, Chriatchurch. |



BTJSI.NESS KOIICES. fill jjll i; II OATES fIIIS ff • '1111111' It (xA.TBS iiuijj"" HURDLES HURDLES SHEEP SHEARS PAINTING, PAINTING^ THE BEST is the CHEAPEST. Visit Onr Establishment and obtain Prices. It will pay you. W, H. COLLINS &CO., Ironmongers, Painters Timber and Coal Merchants Sawmillers Clearing Sale of • • jl 9 Jc!iXL^» • • TTVEFORE removing the Stock in my East Street Shop to my New Premises at Sealy's Corner, I am holding a CLEAEING SALE of SADDLES, BRIDLES, WHIPS,' STACK COVERS, etc. WILLIAM PATCHING, Saddler & Harness Maker, East & Burnett St., Ashburton



TRY AULSEBROOK'S Cream Crackers. Light, plain, and Unsweetened. Cream Sandwiches. A Delicious Biscuit. Suitable for Afternoon Teas. «»■■■■ 111 ■■■■I 11l ■HI '■■ ■■■— N I I ■ ■UW»^wv l «J WßMß « B »ll^^ -«■ MADe'.FRON THE PURE JUICE OF THE APPLE . ( QUARTS & PINTS OBTAINABLE IN j & CASKS CATHEDRAL SQUARE. CHRISTCHURCH.



I TRY ATJ&LEBROOK AND COS MILK KISSES. A Delicious Confection. The Original and Only True Kiss is made by Aulsebrook & Co, see that their name is on every wrapper. *g^«»g^a^ggJß»acn«ggawajiiwg«i'Jfi i wi utimhiii iwiiiui—— ' "'""i^— wiinnirM— FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Beautiful Model Hats and Bonnets, from London and Paris, I Greatly admired by delighted purchasers. Ladies' Eton and Russian Jackets. Lovely Silk Mantles, beautifully trimmed. • Charming Silk Blouses Silk Underskirts—all shades Lace Collarettes—very stylish Silk and Kid Gloves—all sizes and makes Corsets, C B. and P.D,, just opened. Dress Muslin and Wool Fabrics, -the latest styles. Also Prints and Mercuise Satin. New Goods of all kinds just opened, ex Paparoa. Requirements for Dressmaking and Millinery Should be placed early, as the orders are pouring in. Appointed Sole Agent for the sale of Model Patterns and the " New Idea " Journal, to whom all subscriptions may be paid. Support Local Industry. Opening a large assortment of Ashburton Tweeds and Blankets AN D \C£W (.) RR. SMOKE ONLY N E W VENU S. \ i A PEBFifiCT TOBACCO,



STUD NOTICES TO TRAVEL in the Ashburton and Sur* rounding Distriots, ; THE CARRIAGE STALLION .. ' Rapid Rdaii..;;-:; ■ RAPID ROAN is a perfect type of Car riage Siallion, shewing great quality, splendid bone"nnd substance, and is faultless in. shape. He is just.rising four years old, and stands 15| bands high. The only timtf ht) entered a show ring Rapid Roan. took first prize as a 3 year old at the Timaru Show in 1901. RAPID RO^N is well bred, descending from some of the beEt imported Carriage and Blood stock in the Colony. Sire Olden burg, by Orpheus (imp), dam, Beauty.; Sire Detractor, by Traducer, dam, Dolly, by Messenger (imp). Teems: .£3 10s; Guarantee as per agree ment. Groomage ss, payable First Service. For further particulars apply to Groom in Charge or W. STONYER, 11 120 Ashburton. TO TRAVEL in the Hinds and May field Districts, The Clydksdale Stallion, GLENWYE For terms and particulars/ apply to T. DRENJSTAK, 9 215 Groom in charge. >■ TO Travel in tlie Methven, Rakaia, and surrounding districts the thoroughbred horse cajolery,.;.'-., : /;^ by Apremont, dam Flattery, by Traducer dam Miss Flat, by Peter Flat. CAJOLEEY U a well-proportioned, hand some, fine quality chestnut horse, standing 15.3 on steel bar-like legs, and he left the turf sound in every respect. His pevforni p.nces stamp bim one of the most brilliant flat horses we have had, and he was a clever fencer and a master of weight. Cajolery took first prize and Champion at , the Ashburton Show in i 900. His pedigree Ciinnot be surpassed. Terms— £& 4s, with guarantee; groomage fee 5s j £2 12s 6d season. For further particulars apply to L. TILLtiT, Highbank, 10 238 or groom in charge. .



TO TRAVEL ur the Lauristott Lyndhurst, Cairnbrae, and Methven Districts, the Purebred Dbaught Stallion, LORD STANLEY. (For pedigree see Cards.) Terms —.£5 single mare, and as per agree ment for two or more. Groomage fee, 6s, to be paid at time of first service. For further particulars apply to G. THOMPSON, Owner. 9 20 Or Groom in Charge.' X/ relieve" fever:sh heat, : PREYEHT, fITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC i Preserve a healthy stato of tlio coasti« tution during the period cf Teething, !«.he words "JOHN STEEOMAN, CHeMiST, WAUVORTH, EOBnEY," Are engraved on the Goivrnmcnl Stamp dftxed t§ each Packet." Kempthorne, Prosser & Co., Agents EUROPEAN AGENCY. (Established 1814.)



WE wish to open accounts with all b&oa fide Colonial Buyers who are not already on our books, and on receiving precise details of their exact requirements, we shall be pleased to forward quotations for any European or American goods. Our roforence books contain several million names, and our extensive connection enables us to make special terms with the most suitable wholesale manufacturers of each class of goods, so that even after add ing our shipping commission of 1J to 5 per* cent, (according to amount) our prices still compare favourably with those of the manufacturers. We supply goods made specially to any style, quality or price; and on receipted . indent, with full and clear instructions, and remittance of cash, or produce to cover our knowledge of the trade enables us to place the order afc once in the beet hands, and the goods are promptly forwarded. Y7q make up sample cases of most goods from J>s upwards ; and as we utiliso onr long experi(3nce in choosing such goods _as are most likely to suit the market for which, they are intended, we confidently recom mend buyers to order these sample cases, for by doing so they will obtain, the latest ; and most taking novelties. I ' Consignments of produce receive careful | attention, and we give advances to any extent. _ \J: Prompt and painstaking attentiolH;o the interests of correspondents, together with. exceedingly moderate charges, and plain. and straightforward dealings,Vhave enabled us to maintain for the greater part of a century, a reputation which we value too much to allow it to be tarnished by the unsatisfactory execution of a single trans action. Address: —



William Wilson and Sons, Merchants & Manufacturers' Agents, 25, Abchurch Lane, London, E.G. Correspondence invited. CLARIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tancbed Street, Ashbubton. PEST accommodation and attention for < Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. F. P. CLAKIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. '6 87 WANTED TO SELL. 3100 Acre, 5 200 to 300 acre dairy farms on very easy terms. Also 277 acres' only .£2OO cash required. Apply ; F. Brooking, Agent, Stratford, Taranaki. I" ANTED to Let-i- 300 acre Dairy Farm *1= close to School and Factory. Term 4 years. Bent 12s fid per acie, - Purchasing clause, if .required. Apply at once. j 11.I 1. BROOKING, Land Agent | Stratford, Taranaki. IjU-RN.i i i;RE.'—Go to Steange's for I variety and best value.