The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxl No. 5786

AshbiKton : • .^atu'day. October 11, 1902

Price - One Penny

Commercial.

New Zealand Stock in Sydney.

Fydnet, Oct. 10. At the Home Bush sales, a small consign ment of New Zealand sheep ranged from 30s to 36s 6d. Cattle ranged from £12 14t 4dtoJß2o ss. :

London Markets.

, [By Telegraph.] j Christchtjbch, Oct. 10 i Messrs Dalgety and Company, Ltd., have received the following report from their London office, dated October 9th :— The demand is good for frozen mutton and lamb, and we quote prime New Zealand muttcn at 4&d to 4|cLper lb,and prime New Zealand lamb at s§d per Ib. . .;

Timaru Grain Market.

(From our own Correspondent.)

TIMARTT, OcfclQ The markets are very quiet thia #wsk, Quotations for wheat remain unchanged with little doing, and there is no alteration in oat*, but more enquiry is noted. Feed barley sells readily at 2s 9d, and potatoes are quoted at 803 on trucks at Timaru. Early in the week prices had gone* back'jto 755, but a recovery was recorded to-day.

Ashburton Grain Market.

I The Ashburton Agency of the Kew Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., quotes as follows on Oct. 10th, 1902: ■;■■■- -.;. . - Wheat- Tuscan 3a lid to 4b Pearl 43 to 4s Id" Hunters ... ... 3s lOd ■ Oats—Duns 2s 2d to 2s 3d „ Danish ... 2s 2d to 2s 3d „ Sparrowbills ... 2s 3d to 2a 5d „ Canadians ... 2ssdto2s7d Barley—Malting, prime 2s Od to 3s 3d Inferior ... 2s to 2s 3d ,■ Peas —Prussian Blue ... 5s „ Partridge ... 3s 6d Chaff Good oatsheaf ... £3155t0£317a/6d Grass seed Farmers' ... 3s to 3s 6d^ The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburton. :

The following is the grain report for the week ending October 10th, 1902;— , ; Wheat.—The market has been excep tionally quiet, but little prime grain it offering and there are' few; sales to report. Velvet remains in demand, but it i« Im possible to fill orders coming to hand. Tuscan and Hunter's of really prim* quality are also saleable at fnll rates, but second class milling is difficult to *juit. Fowl wheat is selling in limited quantities from time to time and stocks are being diminished. Quotations are—Pearl 4s Id, Tuscan 3s lid to 4s, Hunter's 8s lOd to 3s lid.

Oats. —The BmaU quantity offering ha« had the effect of hardening prices of all desciipti ns. Milling oats" are in good deniiind and 2s 7d h»s Leon obtained for priuie Canadians. Feed oats meet with rt-ady sale from 2s )d to 2s 3d, according to quality. . ; Oatsheav Chaff. — A good demand continues and 11ulilftPfc^iiou] ■ i take advan tage of the preEQtftm|P||j§|g3. No doubt the demand has'VjWfcMni*wP? increased by the late adv^p»p«*ptid the growth of grass, but priutaPHifty again recede. Quota tions to-day are £3 los to <£3 17s 6d on trucks.

Cattle Sale.

The Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association, Limited, and the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, report holding a special pale of cattle at the IVmuka salcyardt, on Thurs day. There was a good atteudnnce of buyers from both n>rth and souUi. For ward steers, and cows and heifers in profit and springing were keenly competed for, and though the sale of young cattle dragged at auction a large clearance of this class was made privately after the sale. The following sales were effected:—Cows I in profit and to calve early—l each at £8, [ ,£8 12s 63, £8 15s, £9, £9 15s and .£10; ! springing heifers—l each ut .£4, £5 and £6 5s and 7 afc forward steers—2 at £6 15s, Bat £7 ss, 9at £5; 2-year-old steers —4 at £4 5-s 15 at £4- ss, sat £<i 18s ; 18' months-old steers and heifers— l 3»t £2 4s, 19 at £2 10s, 12 at £2 7s 6d, 21 at £3} yearling steers and heifers—2 at 28s, 1 at £1 10s, 13 at 335, 4 at 355, 9 at 37s Gd, 11 At 365; calves—24 at 25s ; empty heifers—7 at £4 2s, sat £4 ss. A 4cyear-old Short horn bull changed hands at £1 12s 6d.

Christchurch Grain Market.

(From our own correspondent.) Christchurch, October-10. Wheat—There is a strong demand for Pearl foi both the North Island and Otago mills, and all lines coming forward hare been sold on a basis of 3s 4d f .o.b. There is not much enquiry for Tuscan or Hunters. Oats.— Short feed are enquired for Sydney and local consumption, but Tery few lines are offering, and prices remain firm at 2s 3d for Canadians and 2s 5d for short feed at country stations.



SHIPPING. mHE NEW ZEALAND SHIL'PIN< X COMPANY'S LINE Eoyal Mail Steamers for London. Via Monte Video, Teneriffe, and Plymoutl Best accommodation for all classes of Passengers. ' —— p ro k a ki e i To Sail Steamer. Tons Final Port. about Rimutaka 7765 Wellington Oct. 30 Tongariro 7661 — Nov. 27 Wakanui 5706 — To follow i Ruapehu* 7705 — « Paparoa* 6563 — „ * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FEIEDLANDER BEOS., Ltd. BHAWi SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOE LONDON. EOYAL Mail Steamers, with superior aecominodation.for all classes of pas sengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Plymouth. Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. Karamea 6563 J. Burton Well'n N0v.13 fAthenio 12230 CKempson WeH'nDeo.ll Kumara 6034 Scotland Well'n To fol. Maori 5317 Moffafc — f Gothic ! 7755 W. Kidley — | „ * Twin Screw, t passengers carried Pull particulars as to rates of Freight pnd Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BROS. *~ : : r ——— TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF |J NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under: — . For Wesfcport and Qreymouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTEi—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christclrarch papers. r' Donedin — 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 Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For furtther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton, "" BUSJNESS~NOTICES. HENRY STEPHENSON. IN 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 fn this direction will receive myptomptand best attention. My Weekly Sale of Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, Furniture, etc., as usual, EVERY SATURDAY 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 mmy 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 N/orwioh Union Fire Insurance Company. Dresden pianoforte Manufacturing and Ageney'Company. Pianos and Organs on time payments from 20s per month. $ have also several secpnd hand Instru gnents on hand, cheap. H£NRY STEPHENSON, Auptipneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBURTON. S, McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. t4 LWAYS in Stock.—A firsts j\ 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. Notice of Removal. MR J. W. B.UN, QUR'OEON. DENTIST, ' Has Removed to Wardell's Buildings, Caahel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 056. CROWK BEEWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. JTSELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES \j AND STOUT. Fobtt Pbizb Mkdals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels ahS Clubs in New Zealand. PriVate Families Supplied. 7 134 COOKING RANGES. T> ARNINGHAM and CQ.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs so setting, Can be used as open^fire. Ask Foh The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. nnBY the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss J_ Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. ■-Trjr.ithe Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers.



BUSINESS NOTICES. Fob CYCLING SHOES, GO TO 11. Pannell, Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, rhrisiclmrch. CYCLING RI;NNIN(... I ■ .\ " And every description of A thletic Shoes made to order and in stock. Write for instructions for self measurement FIT GUARANTCED. TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTCHURCH. I'IASH 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. Ross' Antidote and Ointment The Great Herbal Remedy for Purifying the Blood. IHE following unsolicited Testimonial by a gentleman well known in Ash burton, speaks for itself : — Masterton, August 28,1901. Ross Antidote Company, Dear Sirs, —I feel it? my duty to give you this enclosed testimonial in favour of Ross' 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 known 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. j C PAN NELL, TAILOPv AND MERCER, 127 Manchester Street, Christehurch, TTAS 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, WARD AND CO.'S



UNRIVALLED A Lli S AND STOUT. Superior to English. INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1600001) i BAS already been added to Policies in 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.



BUSINESS NOTICES. New Zealand Insurance Com pany Established, 1859. Capital—One Million. '. npME Prpnrfr w-! <(>*Ul ;*- <;.].... \..i. i ■ ai- uj.l .. r't I hiiu .£41)0,0' >(> Fire and Marine Bisks, Also, Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at [Lowest Current Bates. NICOLL BROS Agents. J. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS 1 AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBTTRTON. I AM A BUYER OF ME A T AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & PEAS, ■ On Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations ■ _ Agont for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188 LONDON BUTCHERY TANCRED STREET. HAVING taken over the Business of the late Sam. E. Burnard, as from Ist July, instant, I beg to inform all my Friends, and Customers of the late Pro prietor, that I will carry on the Butchery Business in above Premises, and trust the support extended to me in the past will be continued. Quality and punctuality guaranteed. Families waited on Daily. W. H. EOBINSON ASHBURTON HOTEL~~ J. MULLAH. Proprietor. /"CENTRALLY situated. Good accomoda \*J tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales of, the best brands only. Free Stabling. 8 287 CENTRAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. W. H. DARDIS ... ... Proprietor. "OEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and L> Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. Free Stabling. 8 246 ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. MR A. WHITAKER, late manager of 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 TTTAVING Purchased this well known JIJL Hotel, lam now prepared to recede 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. THE first part of the above Hotel is now 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 WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOREY'S TERMINUS 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 A}es on Draught. All Telegrams and Letters receive prompt attention. Telephone 795. Terms 8s per day; .£2 2s per week. 7 230 Cafe De Paris Hotel, Cashel Street, CHRISTCHURCH. fXIHIS First-class Hotel, after undergoing M 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 j 35s per week. 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor.



j BUSINESS NOTICES *** r*\ f*> s f% a THAN ■■wAi'ftM iIVIPORTCr. ':.■' i^WfliM ■'■'■-' x«^v rf?-*v .-i-. LESS PRlf* "^^^te FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TmOR TURNIPS, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP SPECIAL MANURES are made to suit any kind of Soil or description "of Crop. j Samples oi 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. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Chriotchurch. ™ 30000 11||,, COOKING J|s=Pii% RANGES Itr?*!^^'' ——^———S In Use in the Colony. They burn Lignite J r piiijLiij ff^jP^; m Ho Setting Reciuired. " 75 UKU , JJi^^^^i f With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he \f W^&*^yfcs&y&* 1 open. Splendid Bread Baters. With la^Siiii jlnal-^^' i*X I cas^ ron or copper boilers. The copper '' Imßßfli BI *^R^^» fa boilers are large and tin lined inside. \ |^s«wss|| B>*i—^■»«" & Repairs are a minimum. Made in all /M fflSßEWP^raft sizes, single or double. High or low pres w^^^^^^^^^StF^tnTy^T^^^T^aimmm^^ni^ sure boilers. K | _JEL |aM|||HH| M^£^^£2J^n - Sold by all Ironmongers from whom W?^^^ ■ -■«■ Catalogues can be obtained or from the makers, h. c. shackloce:, ltd. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin



Pure TFAS of FINEST Quality! jLJL Brand ®A*> These Teas are blends 01 absolutely the FINEST TEAS PROCURABLE. Sll All ' *^ tf\ HAH 1111 llflllßHß I 111 Each Brand is ot a different character and I flavour but of FINEST Quality. fiOLOMBO .. 18 \& Brand. Pure Ceylon I \J Ask your Grocer for these well-known Brands ol Teas and ... ACCEPT NO OTHER, Insure your life in the MANNING & COS Australian Mutual^ Provident NEW SBisoN . s BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, Funds Exceed ... ... £17,000 rOOO. IN QUARTS AND PINTS. Most liberal Policy Conditions, riIHE BEST IN THE MAEKET. Most economical Management, _|_ Most Stringent Reserves. g^ Le ~ ding Bnmds Q Bonuses declared every year. ENGLISH ALES. Travelling Agent Asliburton District- Agents for Ashburton—Mkssrs Shear man Bros. James Pipe. Address letters-Post Office, Ashburton. CLARIDGE'S STABLES, Lr y -XT la THE (Late McConnell's). JL 3-jt JL BtlivSl Tancbbd Street, Ashburton. is the QnPA'DPf-I — BKBT |J I XJLi%jV-/XA T>EST accommodation and attention for ,„ /\fp"Cj'i/i< -*^ Town and Country visitors. Ub hi IS U UIXI uL\ Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed- ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse Procurable from all Grocers and Store- lipping done. keepeis throughout the colony. F> P# CLAEIDGE, . Proprietor. Stbange's for value in Boots and Shoes Telephone No. 01. 687



I BUM >i ESS NOTICES. ' here's No Place Like - - - STRANGER For FURNITURF. ; ,--> I <i> ilip Com .leh-st a d most up-to-date Steam Furniture Ka. tor> in New Zealand, we are in a position to execute all 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 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. :n -■' —- 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. We own Venetian Blind, Bedding, and Wire-Mattress Factories, and supply all these goods of the very first quality at very reasonable price 3. 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 letter. STUANGE & COMPANY, COMPLETE HOUSE FDENISHERS,



CHRISTCHURCH^ JffiS&t ®y hiding ||| |g>ip %^&z(s~s& you free yourself from all Tyre troubles . * llKc §j fgpll These Durable Tyres can be relied W&3& ||j&ji| B§iN^]rwf ull lor Twelve Months' Hard Riding on all- srafl ra||X|g| jp| classes and conditions of roads, . . ... . . is&fS %m Hi'S BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. jj|a| l^^^Vll'S The Duniop Pneumatic Tyre Co. of Aasi. Ltd., i£§| >sjjg;J'*^. v VP| And nt Mei'Louriir, fcjuiity, Aiitihide, l"erUi,::iiiirßr!sbane. ls>sfif| Mellors Zealandia Boot' Store, (The Well Known Boot Shop) HAS just 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 CHFAPER 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 Ret your pick from 8 Thousands of Pairs at that well-known Boot Shop— MEL LOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE.







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