The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. No. 5771

Ashburton : Wednesday, September 24, 1902

Price - One Penny

"Tay Pay" on Seddon.

A'REMARKABLE CHARACTERISA TION.

In a very remarkable article on " Tha Three Premiers," Mr T. P. O'Connor deals successively with the three most prominent colonial Premiers who are now in this coun try, the Prime Ministers of Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.

After describing Sir Wilfred Laurieiy " Tay Pay " proceeds : —" I take next the type which is most opposite to ull this—a a man who is just as unmistakably Jobs. Bull as the other man is unmistakable Gal lic ; 1 mean Mr Seddon. That large power ful frame, with the great jaw and the fair coloured beard, the massive shoulders, the firm limbs, the swell at the waist, and the: eyes tftat change their expression so fre quently—who could ever mistake that figure for anybody but an Englishman ? Mr Sed don, indeed, might sit before an artist of genius who had been asked to give an im mortal picture of the average and epito mised John Bull; he could stand for all the race. Here the strength is not hidden, nor self-effaced, nor subtle ; it jumps to the eyes, as the French saying is. This man would have been a towering figure and » dominant one in whatsoever he attempted ; in the mine, in the mart, in the prize ring, where men fight with their musclesaudtheir dogged courage, or the parliamentary forum where men pit—sometimes with fiercer and certainly more enduring ferocity—their brains, their wills, and their temperaments against one another.

" I have seen muny reports of the speeches of Mr Seddon; not only do none of them ever do justice to the man and his powers, but most of them do him a positire injus tice. He is a somewhat unequal ipeaker. Hear him at a little festive gathering, and though he is fluent, self-possessed, he says nothing that is very striking; he" doesn't always understand the moment he should sit down. He speaks a quarter of an hour; he should speak for only five minutes. But give him an opportunity of speak ing at length and on'the subjects on which he feels deeply, and then you grasp the secrets of the man's power. I heard him once speak for an hour and a-balf j it was'one of the most tremendous perform ances I ever heard. From the first word to the last it was all in the tone of tremendous force and passion; all the massive strength, of the man's great physique was behiad every word; and yet, when the speech cam« to an end, it was in the same strong, pas sionate terms; in the same doep, loud, resounding voice.

" I could compare the speech to nothing but a great mountain torrent when the rains have been heavy, and it was rushing down to the sea with all the impetus of a thou sand streams, tearing, throttling, amid screams and shouts, in their effort to get first to the centre of the bed and the first to the embrace of the sea. And the ideas of the man have something of the turbidity of the mountain stream; for, of all eclectic politics, his are the most eclectic. He is Jingo and Socialist, humanitarian and ruth less warrior; an apostle of the JSew World ; a worshipper of the Old. And the character seems the same. AI une time thick clouds on the brow make the man look almost savage; and then there ia a pleasant soiiSe, or even a knowing wink, from the line biuegiey eyes, and you understand the man; he is tbo type of millions you have known; savage and forgiving— auto cratic aud yet diplomatic; able to push through to his goal by sheer brute strength, and jet knowing how to help strength by wile; above all things, ready at any moment to shake heartily by the hand and to take to his capacious bosom a foe he has thoroughly beaten. Such is Richard Seddon.

" The oratory of such a man can be, at times, trying-even exasperating,—but it is always inspiring and always interesting; often it is thrilling 1. I -will never forget the intense sensation he created in one speech, he delivered when he used Iheso words s ' God forfend the day should ever come ■when England would count the cost in money when her honour is involved.* The words are not original, of course, nor the sentiment; but, spoken in tne thunder notes of this man, with his huge head, Ma masterful look, his overwhelming person i ality, thoy almost make you see embodied j in him the tough strength, the indomitable will of the nation that had just warred doggedly through disaster, humiliation, division—for three long years."



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BUSINESS NOTICES. Fok CYCLING SHOES, GO TO H. Pannell Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christ-church. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENMS And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock. Write for instructions for self measurement PIT GUARANTCED. Ross' Antidote and Ointment The Great Herbal Remedy for Purifying the Blood. following unsolicited Testimonial by a gentleman well known in Ash burton, speaks for itself : — i Masterton, August 28,1901. Ross Antidote Company, Dear Sirs, —I feel it my duty to give you this enclosed testimonial in favour of Boss' Antidote for purifying the blood. I have been a great sufferer for many years from ulcerated stomach, indigestion, etc. My life was a perfect misery, and I was almost a wreck. I grew tired of trying different medical men and remedies, of which I had tried almost every knows one but yours and one day some eighteen months ago a gentleman came into the shop where I was employed. He remarked " Jack, you look very ill," and you may depend I was. He added, Will you take some medicine if I procure it; I replied, I will take anything. He brought me a bottle of your Antidote, and I took it accordingly as directed, and to my delight I began to get well, and after taking three large bottles I was a new man, thanks to your great discovery. I always keep it by me, and find a few doses occasionally keep me in perfect health, and I wish you the success with it that such a medicine merits. You can make what use you like of this.—l remain, yours, etc. J. H. Pauling, Masterton. May be obtained from Messrs Fletcher Bros., and Shearman Bros., Ashburton. Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,000*000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Keservea. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe; Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. , J. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGfENT, 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 INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1=600,000 f t AS i\!ready been added to Policies in i I" j the Department. This is the Bonus Year And everyone now taking out a participa ting Policy will receive a substantial bonus at the end of the year. J. H. RICHARDSON, Commissioner. i WARD AND CO.'S UNRIVALLED ALES AND STOUT/ Superior to English. ! WJ HY do we sell as many Boots as all VV the rest of the shops put together ? The answer is simple. We sell nothing but the Best of Goodß, and our prices are by far the Cheapest.—Mellor's,Tancred street.



BHAW, SAVILL [AND'ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. ROYAL Mail Steamers, with superior accommodation for all classes of pas sengers, calling at Monte Video or Eio, Teneriffe and Plymouth. Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. Aotea 6364 A. Lowden Well'n Oct. 16 Karamea 6563 J. Barton -^ N0v.13 *Athenic 12230 CKempsonWelTnDec.il •Gothic 7755 W. Kidley — Waiwera J 6837 J. Stuart I Well'n * Twin Screw, tNo passengers carried Pull particulars as to rates of Freight j and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BEOS. TT^ION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF U NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under:— For Wesfcport and Greymouth~Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise-! znent in Christchurch papers. j Dunedin ■— Mondays, Fridays and I 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 Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For furtther particulars apply to F. FEREIMAN, Agent, Ashburton, BUSINESS NOTICES. HENRY STEPHENSON. j i IN response to appeals from a number of my Clients to include the Sale of Faiuns, 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 CHAEGE. . 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 direotion will receive my ptoxnpt and best attention. My Weekly Sale of Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, Furniture, etc., as usual, EVEEY SATUEDAY at 12 o'clock. 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 weekend all kinds of Produce. Agent : Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited * Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. | Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. Pianos and Organs on time payments from 20s per month. ,1 have also several second hand Instru ments on hand, cheap. HENRY STEPHENSON, Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBUETON. Notice of Removal. MR J. "bT BAIN, BURGEON DENTIST,, Has Removed to Wardell's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. CEOWN BREWEKY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. CELEBEATED SPAEKLING ALES AND STOUT. Forty Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. a A LWAYS in Stock.—A first YJ J\ class selection of Marble j J L-4. and Granite Monuments. V-|j~< i j Designs and estimates may be f I inspected at the establishment 4gj£ of Mr John Wilson, Painter, * Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style. COOKING RANGES. "DAENINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as open'fire. Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. TEY the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss Try the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. ' Try the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers.



BUSINESS NOTICES. New Zealand Insurance Com pany Established, 1859. Capital- One Million. THE Premier and Wealthiest- Colonial Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality. Paid up Capital and Reserves, Fire and Marine Eisks, Also, Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Kates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. FAT LAMBS AND SHEEP. TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON AND Surrounding District. "Y/f7" E Have pleasure to notify that] we will be BUYING either by the head on the farm, or at per lb in the Factory, at TOP MABKET VALUES throughout the coming season. JNICOLL BROS. ASHBUETON. MANNING & COS NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. mHE BEST IN THE MARKET. Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messes Shear* man Bros. C. PANNELL, TAILOR AND MERCER, 127 Manchester Street, Christchureh, HAS a Choice Assortment of Suitinga Buitable for the season. Chesterfields and Covert Coats a specialty. Sampleß sent to any Address. Gentlemen's Mercery of every description, and the LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTCHURCH. /^ASH 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 OEFICE, The Arcade. Representative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATURDAY. FURTHER EVIDENCE. JAMES THOMPSON, Masterton, states that he has been cured of a long standing blood ailment, also running sore on the leg, by the use of Plantekoa Medicine and Ointment. Good for Thomp son. W. H. DEVONPORT, also of Masterton, was unable to wear his boots owing to broken chilblains, but his feet were quite healed with three applications of Plantekoa Ointment. Seems wonderful, doesn't it. MRS J. ROW, Heatherlea, Levin, suffered from " nervous debility, extreme weakness, and other ailments incidental to my sex. One bottle effected complete cure." Plante koa the ladies friend. Do you suffer ? Plantekoa Eemedies will Cure you. Plantekoa Medicine, Ointment and Soap obtainable from any leading chemist or storekeeper. J. JACKSON, East St, Agent ST. GEORGE JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. I TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. MAKE no mistake, Mkllob's the shop where you get real good value, housands of pairs to pick from. HAVE you tried Mellob's new Ameri can boots they are simply wonderful, there is nothing to equal them in Ashbur ton



WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, B,ellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bea,riDg Windmill. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter ■ bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVERY descriptiion of Merchandise and Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. Amongst others we have the following properties for Sale by Private Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres May field . 872 acres, leasehold Mayfield .., 967 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Rangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ Hinda ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 %,\ Ealing ..„ 595 „ Westerfield ... 336 „ ► Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn •» T< «f afeso1 j Manager



BUSINESS NOTICES^ — - - - . 5 A Sweetmeat that is also nourishing and sustaining is a!\va\s ■' ') nrc']itn- le alike to men, women, and children, particular'!-. |.) in, <-.<: wlTo cannot tnko no■ •vislimcnt in the l'stirl frr-.r^ -..-,,i •-'•■ ;. !•■. in ■•■■■ iioh it i- tiff i 1 t) t'i hi <\ J H ' ii v•. -s_v t.^j -■.■-■ tv V_> -J a { is rich in nutriment, and contains all the valuable elements f 4 of the Cocoa Bean. S < So!d Everywhere in Id., 3d. at|d 6d. Packets j- I ASK FOR I | 4 y^se^roo^ B Eating -Chocolate j SEED DANISH OATS ON HAND. GRISTING DO?}!S^r EBSI CANTBRBUBY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS COMPANY, D. WOOD, Manager. pUgi ■ 30*000 if M** g"|^^»»'*^'M'*S *n se in *^c Colony. They burn Lignite * ', j^™ 1 faam^—i|| , p 4 "'nC^ True Coal, or Wood, up to 2ffc 6in. "l yff^fi I No Setting- Eeauired. " 3 ifIJEHKIrJt f^**^yi2^i With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he r\ I^^^SliKi <>^^£*^ll ' open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With 1 ' iCiSMrjII^ °*8* ron or copper boilers. The copper ( J| ' |mH9B|I I *^£*s£>«ll|s boilers are large and tin lined inside. \ ll^S^Spi fl SSS^^&jP Repairs are a minimum. Made in all I lal pV_^^i'n. wSMHHMSiI sLz;es, single or double. High or low pres- Sold by all Ironmongers from whom . . v _ w Catalogues can be obtained, or from the makers, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunediij BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING-- ■ WORKS " N MANURES, \KV. THE BKST TT^OR TURNIPS, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP SPECIAL MANURES are made to suit any kind of Soil or description ef Crop. Samples ot soil analysed free of cost to Farmers using our Manure. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE 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. F. WAYMOTJTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Chriutchurch. SMOKE ONLY .N E. W V E N U S. . A PERFECT TOBACCO.



Support Local Industry, Says 2£o»ey, And Ensure a Comfortable Fireside by using Mount Somers Coal. ]y/£OUNT SOMES 3 COAL IS THE Best and the Cheapest Household Coal, bar none, of all the Coals found on the Eastern divide of the Middle Island. ' JOSHUA TUCKER. JU l|j I BEST IBbS b STARCH USB NO OTfiEK Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. —— Smoke New Venus 1



BUSINESS JNOTICES There's No Place Like STRANGE'S For FURNITURE. *"V* , | | ||| IBM "OOSSE3SING the Completest and most up-to-date Steam Furniture Factory in New Zealand, we are in a position to execute allj|orders for Furniture entrusted to us in the most satisfactory style. The Cheapest and the Best way to furnish is to patronise the actual Manufacturers, and obtain your Furniture from the Factory Direct. We furnish all kinds of Dwellings from basement to attic in any style desired, from the plain and homely to the costly and luxurious, and we are now constantly executing commissions for Furniture received from all parts of the colony. Estimates and full particulars post free on application to any address. ;o For Carpets, Carpet Squares, Floorcloths, Linoleums. Mats, Mattings, Curtains, Crockery,? and Glass, &c, &c. We are unrivalled in New Zealand. All prices—and a practically unlimited choice of goods.  *f>* ■■ i. We own Venetian Blind, Bedding, and Wire-Mattress Factories, -" and supply all these goods of the very first quality at very reasonable prices. If you reside too far from Christchurch to come and see us, you should "Drop us a Line," and transact your business with us by I letter. STRANGE & COMPANY, COMPLETE BOUSE FCENISHERS, CHRISTCHURCH.', il&fiP y°u ree y°urse^ from aH Tyre troubles ' ISS^I l&^ii ;*£^l'w!is ancl worries. , |Is|i m&m Hft^fW These Durable Tyres can be relied ' Bsm p£sM fWlpt^^Jf on lor Twelve Months' Hard Riding on all 'f^xf! l|B<|a j! jj|i classes'and conditions of roads. ......... l&Sli l||iSk fi| Iff ■ BEWARE OF ESVI!TAT2ONS. . \j WJfM lllpkHl $3 The DuoJop Pneumatic Tyre Co. of Aust-Ltd., l^^B %■!! 12H Lichiieid Street, ClsrlstcSiurcli, N. 2. ilxli Ac<l at Melbourne, fcyui.t}-. Afjelaultj, K-rtli, and Brisbane. la^c?!* / Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store, (The Well Known Boot Shop) "FT" AS jtist opened up a THOUSAND Pairs of the very latest American and English Boots and Shoes. Such a SPLENDID assortment has never before been seen in Ash burton. They are just the class of Boot you require, something neat and pretty/ and every pair is GUARANTEED to give satisfaction. Remember that MELLOR Sells HUNDREDS of Pairs of Boots and Shoes every week, \ that is the reason why he can Sell so much CHEAPER than any other Boot Firm in Ashburton, NOW IS YOUR TIME TO BUY. We can supply you with any class of Boot you require. You get your pick from Thousands of Pairs at that well-known Boot Shop— MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE. PROPERTIES FOR SALE ir h a vjessf oh sale —sever a l good FARMS In the Ashburton County, "^ Amongst them being— 90 Acres, near Tinwald, improved 1936 Acres, Bankside, subdivided, well 233 „ Mitcham Road, improved watered, house of eight rooms, 3000  grass land, Lyndhurst stable, wool shed, .etc 53 „ Carter's Terrace, extra heavy 140 Acres, Ashburton Porks, subdivided land into 5 paddocks, "house, stable, and 476 „ Springburn, improvement, chaff house, well fenced and watered, nearly new land good 962 Acres, Mount Hufct, good house and 200 Acres, Buccleuch, subdivided, house, stable woolshed stable j all in good order 404 Acres, Elgin, heavy and light land, 3 Shops, "with five roomed Dwelling, subdivided, well watered; houso, Tancred Street, Ashburton stable, shed and aheep yards 900 Acres, Fairfield, thoroughly improved 1800 Acres, Newlands; subdivided and well 155 „ Tinwald watered, improved ; good house, 1200 Acres, Doric, subdivided into eight stable, and granary paddocks }12 stall stable and chaff 112 Acres, Hinds house, hut; all sown down in English 87 Acres, Alford Forest Road I grass this year 80 Acres, Elgin | 400 Acres, Barrhill, subdivided; eeven 122 Acres, Hinds roomed house, stable, trap house, etc 596 Acres, Hinds 660 Acres, Rangitata South; subdivided, 100 Acres, Cairnbrae five roomed house, stable, granary, 550 Acres, Lauriston, well fenced, subdi woolshed, sheep yards, etc vided, land of good quality, stable, 4 | 545 Acres near Pendarves, subdivided, roomed house, thoroughly improved well watered, house, grain store, and 500 Acres, Westerfield all necessary outbuildings 495 Acres, Coldstream, Hind 3 45 Acres, Tinwald 2100 Acres, Alford Forest, good sheep * 512 Acres, Ruapuna, subdivided, well country 1 watered, with house, stable, Mack- 500 Acres, Lyndhursfc, thoroughly im smith's shop proved 290 Acres, Win,ehmore, subdivided, house 520 Acres, Seaview, first-class agricultural of six rooms land with every improvement 169 Acres, Lismore Leasehold; house, 324 Acres, Highbank, Lease in perpetuity, stable chaff and trap house House, Stables, [and all necessary 1693 Acres, Rangitata improvements. D. THOMAS, Ashburton ■'



II Hb BAQY. 1 )f. The pndc of th • !:u«se \rhe:.- lie- ;;■ <g Jf> smiling, liap?J an.l heathy. B-.i 0 <y when hs is at ling, what then? g |Is your aßby ailing? I lls be too thin? | % Doeshe increase too slowly in weight? p \p Does his food do him all the good it © | ought? s | \j/ Then give him a medicine food g> $ that will iielp hhn ; that will heipsf (ligwt hfs food perfectly ; that @ i& wiil fiive hini more flesh—more <JJ ft?p.iwev to resist disease. |? It wi?'Q I tun 11 j y I 117 MI IT Of AM I - $ . | I is what he.needs. It is th« test and most effective medicine for little & folks, iicai because it is pleasant v take, and never cunscs pain ors JJ t :st because it makes«p thoiti fat and p' =i;-:«p ; brings colour^ <j? to the chet-ks unu i>iospciity to thcS whole body. iSest bec.vuisa it makes {ju smiling, happy, healthy children. w Lane's Emulsion at" all chemists $ «► and •;lores.' Price 2/G and 4/H. * p • us Famous." " 3S» Paperhangings 2s 6d in the £ discount for Cash FOR ONE MONTH, AT J % L. HIGGS, Tancred Street. PICTURES Framed, Windows Glazed, Houses Painted and Decorated, Artistic Signs Painted. ARTISTS' MATERIALS. For Asthmatical troubles of any kind the only certain specific is Evans* Mountain King Asthma Powder.