The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. So. 5766

Ashburtou ; Thursday. September 18, 1902

Price - One penny

The Supposed Loan.

■ _ * -yS The Statement Contradicted" 7

( WbiiLington, Sepfc 17. Just before the House adjourned for dinner, Sir Joseph Ward rose and said he desired to make a statement regarding a telegram from Dunedin, which appeared in tho evening paper of that date. The tele gram read as follows: -r-" Mr ,T. E; Taylor is the authority for the statement that when he was in Melbourne, word wu re ceived in that city that Mr Seddon at tempted to float a million loan in London, but that the loan was not taken up/ I should like to state, continued Sir Joseph, that there is no foundation for the state ment. It is wholly and absolutely untrue. Mr Seddon has not attempted to float a loan of a million or any other sum in Lon don, and no arrangement has been made for the floatation of any part of the loan authorised by the House in London.

Mr Massey—ln the colony ? Sir Joseph Ward—l am talking about London. This statement is" absolutely untrne. I know everything that has tran spired concerning it, and every matter connectod with the Treasury since Mr Seddon has .been put of the country,. and_ I know everything in the shape of enquiries made regarding the position of the London money market, aud I am stating on behalf of the Government that no arrange ments of any kind were made by Mr Seddon for the notation of a million loan or any other-loan in London. J givs the statement an unqualified and absolute denial. '■/''',','

Mr Tanner—He (Mr Taylor) does not give the statement on his own authority. Sir Joseph Ward—l am^not saying any thing about Mr Taylor, I am talking about tho statement. As a matter of fact 1 know from communications I hare had from Mr Seddon that the very opposite is the case, so that such a statement as that is a mere baseless rumour, circulated probably, I should say, by some people with the object of doing the colony harm. ' Mr Tanner—-And passed on here. Sir Joseph Ward—And 'passed on here probably by the same people. No instruc tions have been given to the Ag<mt-General either by the Government or Mr Seddon to float a million loan or any other loan.' .

The Lloyd's Patriotic Fund.

A GENEROUS OFFEE.

Per PreES Association—By"Electric Telegraph , ■ ■ Dunbdin, Sept. 17 The Committee of the Otago Patriotic fund have written to the Defence Depart* wmb intimating that the. Lloyds' Patriotic I%r£ Trustees have placed £1000 at their disposal to be distributed at their disore* fcion «nj<^gst members of New Zealand: Contirigents,^o have been "permanently disabled either jby wounds, accidents, or disease, through ',th.c late South African campaign." The Co.xnmittee ask the De fence Department for "a list £f those disabled who come within the scope ,flf -%c ,£«uit, giving any trails which would be useful in guiding the Committee' in administering the fund. A3 if; is possible that local com_ mittees may knovr of cases which are not; on the Defence Ofn.ee list, the Committee would 1.0 pleased U> receive information tQ enabletheiii to jidmiaisifr thefund equitably among permanently disabled members of the whole colony.

Here's What's Wanted.

A CITIZEN OF ASHBUETON SUP PLIES THE INFQB&iAirOtf.

Over half the complaints of mankind

originate with the kidney*. A slight touch of backache at "first-, Twinges and shooting pains in the loina follow ; they must be checked, they lead to graver complications ; The •sttfter.er seeks relief; Plasters fire tried and liniments for the back'; So-called kidney cures whichldo not cure; | The long looked for reliefjstems unattain able; If you suffer do you want relief ? Follow the plan adopted by this Ash* burton citizen: Mrs Bowden, Hampstead, this city, says ■> —" For years I have been troubled with pains in the small of my back. These pains were/very bad at times, but varied a good deal, sometimes easing off a lot. I was always anxious to get a cure for this ail ment and was very glad to obtain a box of Doan's Backache Kidney Fills at the Ash burton Drug Go's store in Bast Streefe.- These pills proved a cure for my trouble. *.-■ They stopped the pain shortly after I com- f * menced to use them and the pain has never " returned since. .

Success has brought up many imitations of Doan's Fills, but there is nothing just as good as the remedy which cured Mrs Bow den, therefore be sure you get the same medicine. Doan's backache kidney pills are Bold by all chemists and storekeepers at 3s per box (six boxes, 16s 6d) or will be pouted on receipt of price by the proprietors, Fostee McClennan Co, 76 Pitt St., Sydney, N.S.W. But be sure they are Doan's

Peary's Polar Expedition

HOMEWARD BOUND.

New York, Sept. 17. A despatch has been received in "New York, from Lieut. Peary, the Arctic ex plorer, at Chateau Bay, in Labrador, stat ing that the party is homeward bound, and all is well.



SHIPPING. niHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING -L COMPANY'S LINE Royal Mail Steamers for London. . Via Monte Video, Teneriffe, and Plymoutl Best accommodation for all classes of Passengers. ' Probable To Sail Steamer. Tohs Final Port, about Whalcaf ne 5715 Auckland Sept. 16 Paparoa* 6563 — Oct. 4 Bimutaka 7765 Wellington Oct. 30 Wakanui 5706 To follow* Buspehu* 7705 —3 „ * Twin Screw. For fnrtherjfpartioulars apply to FKIEDLANDBE BEOS./Ltd. g»- -."l "* ".'". _.. . '. _'_.!« 6HAW, SAVILL AND^ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOE 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. Burton % — N0v.13 •Athenic 12230 CKempsonWelTnDec.il •Gothic 7755 W. Kidley :A — Waiwera ■ 6837' J. Stuart Well'n) * Twjn Screw, tNo passengers carried Full particulars as to rates of Freight end Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BEOS. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under:— For Westport and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise- '. ment in Christchurch papers. Dnnedin -^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 Ghristchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For furtther particulars apply to F, FEREIMAN, Agent, Ashburton, BUSINESS 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 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 direction will receive myptomptand 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 week, and 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. I have also several second hand Instru ments on hand, cheap. HENRY STEPHENSON, Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBUETON.



( BUSINESS -NOTICES. G J, W MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, a- ARCADE, ASHBUETON. I AM A BUYER OF MEAT AT Fairfield Freezing Works. — Also,— WHEAT, OATS, • BAELEY, & PEAS, - Dn Trucks AshbtirljQiLxaLjQojjntry Stations. Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188 Ross' Antidote and Ointment The Great Herbal Remedy for • Purifying the Blood. • '1 HE following unsolicited Testimonial * by a gentleman well known in Ash burton, speaks for itself :—• ■ • c Masterton, August 28,1901. Eoss Antidote Company, Dear Sirs, —I feel it my duty to give you thjs enclosed testimonial in favour of Eoss' 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 Mes§rs Fletcheb Bros., and Shearman Bkos., Ashburton. Insuie your life in the' Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,000000. 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.



Fob CYCLING SHOES, GO TO H. Pannell, Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christchurch. _____ ■ CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS And every description of Ahletic Shoes made to order and in stock. Write for instructions for self measurement FIT GUARANTCED. INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1600,000 HAS 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. WARD AND CO.'S UNRIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English. WHY do we sell "as many Boots as all the rest of the shops put together ? The answer is simple. We sell nothing but the Best of Goods, and our prices are by far the Cheapest.—Mellor's,Tancred street.



Notice of Removal. MR J.'"IT BAIN, nURGEON DENTIST, Has Removed to Warden's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. rf-NELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES %J AND STOUT. Fobtt Pbize 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 LWAYS in Stock.—A first X 7 xSI class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments. II Designs and estimates may be /1 inspected at the establishment <j> of Mr John Wilson, Painter, * Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style. COOKING RANGES. "DARNINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as open fire. Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. HAVE you tried Mellob's new Ameri can boots they are simply wonderful, there is nothing to equal them in Ashbur toa. ;



BUSINESS NOTICES. New Zealand Insurance Com pany Established, 1859. Capital- One Million. npHE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial JL Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality. Paid up Capital and Eeserves, -6400,000 Fire and Marine Eisks, Also, "Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Bates. NICOLL"BROS, Agents. FAT lAMBS AND TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON AND Surrounding District.



"IHtTE 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 MAEKET VALUES throughout the coming season. NfCOLL BROS. ASHBUETON. T. H. Undrill E. Undbill T. H. UNDRILL •& CO. -ouenishing undertakers Jl! and embalmees tanceed steeet, ashbueton EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths in stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also car© of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt



C PANNELL. TAILOR AND MERGER, 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, XTAS 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. MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, mHE BEST IN THE MAEKET. Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton —Messbs Sheab man Beos. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTCHURCH. f^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. VI Representative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATURDAY. ■"' ST, 0 EORG E JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store beepers throughout the colony. MAKE no mistake, Mbllob's the shop where you get real good value, housands of pairs to pick from.



WILLIAM R. HYDE, | BURNETT STEEET, ASHBTJRTON. (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Welisinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera- I tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVERT description of Merchandise and Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. I Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by v Public Auction. Amongst others we have the following properties for Sale by Private Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres Mayfield ... 872 acres, leasehold Mayfield ... 967 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ ; Rangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 „] Ealing ... 595 „ Westerfiald ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn •••/|f d]BSOK Manager



BUSINESS NOTICES; | " IVlaclam, do you love I 1 your children? 11 ; I ♦f. * —Shakespeare. % >X i i ::;.- wiU -li..- [X jipwiile tliem wi'h •>. *v" ,1 ii* ■ ! -<'> ti'ifir f'M.-pcr growth a;.rl V % ] ,i n >^i; i!i-.-ir rh ski "ho--<l. i'hr }■■;,. / V J\ food thai cjn Le übtaii>Ld is <S | BISCUITS ! *** Fed regui^ly on these Strengthening Biscuits, *t» X your children will grow up healthy and happy. «|. I SOLD EVERYWHERE. I X f{s\ for i\u!sebrao^s f\\\k /\rrowroot Biscuits | SEED DANISH OATS .. ON HAND.



Gf) f QTllVifi DONE ON FARMERS' I V I Oi 1 IN XX ACCOUNT. CANTEBBURY ROLLEJB FLOUR MILLS COMPANY, D. WOOD, Manager, "'-1 ' ' M'j&cf- - , Ml Rw HCwltti Plli, COOKING 4£33gP!| RANGES j^^jsimmmmmmm^mammmmma^mmSj, nBG ln Colony. They bum Lignite '1 . "g** faseapsaß| * ''!' SSMg-'f True Coal, or Wood, up to 2ft 6in. I - !lflll"A'""Jl fr^3^S3fi3 ■No c^ n^ featured. I ?5 iHiMBBr jfi^lM^^Jt^ll With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he I 7^ BKJ^S^jI ' 1 open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With I i il' fciSsTl nHfv^tfMiiHMiMl ca^ ron or COPPer boilers. The copper I .' I mHSM |l ■ boilers are large and tin lined inside. I * ESSIm* flsSSS^^BaJ Repairs are a minimum. Made in all lUi hUBHHEkJ sizes, single or double. High or low pres jKgjmgjfiimiZliSlm by all Ironmongers from whom Wf^^^ ■■'-.' ". . .^^^^ Catalogues can be obtained, or from the makerp, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MAJN-UHRS, ■ ' ARE 'THE BEST



-OOR TURNIPS, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP SPECIAL MANURES are made to suit any kind of Soil or description of 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 PROPUOJS EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Christchurch.



SMOKE ONLY .N. E W VENO S. A PERFECT TOBACCO.



Support Local Industry, Save 2£on©y s And Ensure a Comfortable Fireside by using Mount Somers Coal. | l-T-l |TI/rOTJHr SOMES 3 COAL IS THE Best and the Cheapest Household Coal, bar none, of all the Coals found on I the Eastern divide of the Middle Island. JOSHUA TUCKER. Lr t -\r is the I L I - BEST "»2? STARCH ÜBK NO OTEEB Procurable from all Grocers and Stored keepeis throughout the colony. Smoke New Venus -



BUSINESS NOTICES There's No Place Like - - - STRANGE'S , - - - For FURNITURE. "POSSESSING the Completest and most up-to-date Steam Furniture Factory 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 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 fall 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. 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 a" Drop us a Line," and transact your business with us by letter.



STRANGE & COMPANY, COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS, CHEISTCHUECH. fßy Riding , Mm you free yourself from all Tyre troubles •» |l2<i§ These Durable Tyros can be relied W&M on for Twklve Months Hard Riding on all . ' -W/xM classes and conditions of roads 'H^rtl BEWARE- OF ISVISTATJONS. j Sgg The Duolop Pneumatic Tyre Co. of Aust. Ltd., ; Wsmi I2a Lictincid Stteat, CUrlsichurch, N. 2. 'l^^fi Ami Et Melbouriit, Kyi'.tmy, AQelalUt:,'Perth, aud Brisbane. ll>S?ii



Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store, (The Well Known Boot Shop) XT'AS 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 Aeh burton. They are just the class of Boot you require, something neat and pretty, and every pair is GUARANTEED to give satisfaction. j Eemember 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 YOUK TIME TO BUY. We can supply yo^i vrith any class of Boot you require. You get your pick from Thousands of Pairs at that well-known Boot Shop— . MEL L OR ' S ZEALANDIA BOOT- STOKE. PROPERTIES FOR SALE THAVE FOE SALE — SEVERAL GOOD FARMS In the Ashburton County, Amongst them being— .



90 Acres, near Tinwald, improved 233 „ Mitcham Road, improved 3000  grass land, Lyndhurst 53 „ Carter's Terrace, extra heavy I land 476 „ Springburn, improvement, nearly new land good 200 Acres, Buccleuch, subdivided, house, woolshed stable; all in good order I 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, Tancred Street, Ashburton 900 Acres, Fairfield, thoroughly improved 155 „ Tinwald 1200 Acres, Doric, subdivided into eight paddocks ; 12 stall stable and chaff house, hut; all sown down in English grass this year 400 Acres, Barrhill, subdivided; seven roomed house, stable, trap house, etc 660 Acres, Rangitata South; subdivided, five roomed house, stable, granary, woolshed, sheep yards, etc 545 Acres near Pendarves, subdivided, well watered, house, grain store, and all necessary outbuildings 45 Acres, Tinwald 512 Acres, Ruapuna, subdivided, well watered, with house, stable, black smith's shop 290 Acres, Winchmore, subdivided, house of six rooms 169 Acres, Lismore Leasehold; house, stable chaff and trap house 1693 Acres, Rangitata



1936 Acres, Bankside, subdivided, [well watered, house of eight rooms, stable, wool shed, etc 140 Acres, Ashburton Forks, subdivided into 5 paddocks, house, stable, and chaff house, well fenced and watered. 962 Acres, Mount Hutt, good house and stable 404 Acres, Elgin, heavy and light land, subdivided, well watered; house, stable, shed and sheep yards 1800 Acres, Newlands; subdivided and well watered, improved ; good house, stable, and granary 112 Acres, Hinds 87 Acres, Alford Forest Eoad 80 Acres, Elgin 122 Acres, Hinds 596 Acres, Hinds j 100 Acres, Cairnbrae 550 Acres, Laurißton, well fenced, subdi vided, land of good quality, stable, 4 roomed house, thoroughly improved 500 Acres, Westerfield 495 Acres, Coldstream, Hinds 2100 Acres, Alford Forest, good sheep' country ! 500 Acres, Lyndhurst, thoroughly im proved 520 Acres, Seaview, first-class agricultural land with every improvement 324 Acres, Highbank, Lease in perpetuity. House, Stables, land all necessary improvements,



IX THOMAS, ASHBURTON



If you have Pneumatic Tyre? you rauit have a, reliable article, otherwise they are a constant source of annoyance. Consider ing that the IDEAL TYRE costs no more { than the average price, it is hardly to be wondered that this brand has become so deservedly popular.—Advt. TUSSICURA, THE GREAT THROAT AND LUNG HEALER. "VfO greater foolishness can be imagined _L^| than the neglect of those trivial ail ments to which every person is liable, and which frequently develop into serious disease. While there exists a remedy-dike TUSSICURA, which reaches the very seat of the trouble and renders dangerous developments impossible, there is no reaßO& why Consumption, Pleurisy, and Pneamomi* should obtain a hold on the system, but at the same time the danger of delay is ao evident that it should be unnecessary to emphasise its importance. Bemembar, TUSSICURA will erne the worst cough or cold immediately and permanently. Price 2s 6d per bottle. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer jS. J. Evans, Dunedin. Wholesale Agents for N.Z., Kempthorne, Prosser and Co, . . i Obtainable from all Chemists and Store* | ' keepers throughout the colony.