The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi, No. 5809

AshburtoTi : Situ day, November 8,. 1902

Price -One Penny

CABLE NEWS.

failed Press Association Jsy lilectrio Telagrai'h - Copyright; China London Nov. 6 The " Morning Post" states that, owing to Britain's objection to the limitation of China's sovereignty, Germany has abandon* ed her demand that China will not accord special economic and political p.ivileges in the Yangize to any foreign Power. The Sbmaliland Expedition. > The War Office has cabled to Lord Milner, regretting its inability to accept a a Boer Contingent for Somaliland. The Straits Settlements. Mr Chamberlain has appointed a com mitee to study the practicability of a gold standard currency being established in the Straits Settlements and neighbuurmg Malay States. A By-Election. Mr Herbert Samuel, a Liberal, has been elected for tbe Cleveland division of York shire, in.succession to Mr Alfred Pease, re signed, defeating Mr Geoffrey Drage by a majority of 203U votes. , ... ■ The Bank Note Forgery London, iN'ov. 7 Three additional arrests have; been made in connection with the forgery of Bank of England notes, making ten. The King. The King has returned to Sandringham. Political. Mr Taylor, a Conservative replaced Mr Warr for Liverpool, who resigned, defeat ing Mr Rathboneby a majority of 377. A Republican Victory ... The Republicans have carried Nebraska^ Idaho. ;' A Baseless Charge. > :'■■■"— j Perth, November 7. A commission to inquire into the charges against Mr Justice Parker completely ex- I onerated him, and blamed MrGeorge,alate member of the Legislative Assembly and the present Commissioner of Kailways, for bringing into the House a charge of paying blackmail against Mr Justice farker with out satisfying himself that there were any grounds lor the charge. "- "'""! The Governor-General. MelboO&ne, Nov. 7 Lord Tennyson is suffering froui slight ! appendicitis. The Keniffs. • Bkisbane, Nov. 7 Counsel for the defence of the Keniffa said that he would bring evidence to prove an alibi. One witness, on being cross examined, admitted that he would.tell a lie it' ho were paid for it. -' •■ Di ought in Australia. Sydney, Nov 7 Ovviug to the continued drought, the . Bourke water-supply, is being shut down for fifteen oxit of the twenty-four horns.

The Pacific Cable.

... ■—■$-: -~*— - United Tress Assp'jiaU'ii--I'.y Islo'-tvic Telegraph -O"py right. «:INI::LEo*ji;,NE/November 7. •The Acting (Wvtri.ov-Gbneial has re* eel veil -i cal'lft m'.-ES:,.go ifoiu (ho King, iv which hio i'.l;oosty rejoices lo think- that in ;he Coronation year the union of the people 'ji t'nls country with those beyond the' so is isas liotnu strotigthenad by another bond. I'liß ongirml message to the King reached him, by way of tho .west, in i>n hour and five minutes, while'tbe message by the east took an hour und twenty-six minutes. The Eastern Extension Company ex]>!;iin& that it took an hour and twelve minute 3to get the message from Suva to Adelaide, and only fourteen minutes between Adelaide and London Sydney, November 7 Mr Chamberlain has cabled to the Pre mier reciprocating Ins*con^ratulatiops within reference to the Pacific cable. ■ LoNDON,.Noy. 7 The Pacific Cable Board will charge three shillings per word for ordinary messages, two shillings for (Jovernment, and one shilling- for Press to both Australia and New Zealand. The Eastern Extension Company is likely to lower its New Zealand rates.



SKIPPING. n HE SEW ZEALAND SHIPPING X COMPANY'S LINE Royal Mail Steamers for . London. Via Monte Video, Teneriffe, and Plymouth. Besfc accommodation for all classes of Passengers. " Probable To Sail Steamer. Tons Final Port. about Tongnriro* 7661 Wellington Nov. 27 Wakanui 5706 Auckland Dec. 6 Turakina* 8027 Wellington Dec. 24 Ruapehu 7705 „ Paparoa 6563 — „ Rimntaka 7765 _J * Twin Screw. . For further particulars'apply to FRIEDLANDJfIR BROS., Ltd. B- lllJ<t.l±' ' -■—""—. -BHAW, SAVILL AND ALBIQN COMPANY, LIMITED. ; FOR LONDON. ROYAL Mail Steamers, with superior accommodation for all classes of pas sengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tenexiffe and Plymouth. Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. Karamea 6563 J. Burton Well'n N0v.13 *Athenie 12230 CKempsonWeirnDec.il Kumara 6034 Scotland Well'n To fol. Maori 5317 Moffafc — •Gothic 7755 W. Kidley •— „ * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Full particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLE, BROS. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF U NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lytteltoa as under:— For Westport and Greymouth—WeekJy 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; leference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For furtther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton, BUSINESS NOTICES. HENRY STEPHENSON. ]N response to appeals from a number of my Clients to include the Sale of Farms, Town Propertiep, Suburban Properties, Sections, etc., in my business, I have de cided to do so, and am prepared to receive parciculars of such, and my terms wiJU be exceptionally easy— NO SALE, KO CHARGE. X 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, 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 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 {torn 203 per month. I have also several second hand Instru ments on hand, cheap. HENRY STfPHENSON, Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, - " ASHBURTON. WARD AND CO.'S •UNRIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English. Notice of Removal. MR J. El" BAIN, QURGEON DENTIST, Has Removed to Warden's Buildings, Caahel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. fA LWAYS in Stock.—A first Zv 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. - TDARNINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no getting, Can be used as open'fire. Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing.



BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 130 HEREFORD STREET CHRTSTOIIUHCH. CASH 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. Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,000"000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringont Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— Jam c s Pipe. Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. ASHBURTON HOTEL J. MULLAN. Proprietor. /"CENTRALLY situated. Good aceomoda- V^ tion for travellers. j Wines Spirits and Ales of the best brands only. Free Stabling. 8 287 CE¥T¥Tir~HbT"EL ASHBURTON. W. H. DARDIS ... ... Proprietor. BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. Free Stabling. 8 246 ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. UEA. WHITAKER, late manager of ** J Ashburton Club, has entered into 1 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, 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. rpHE 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- j tories. Hot and cold Shower Baths. j Visitors can rely on receiving every comfort. JAMES LANE, Proprietor. 8 277 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 tap. J. DZNEEN, LESSEE. 10 Cafe De Paris Hotel, Casheii Street, CHRISTCHURCH. fIIHIS First-class Hotel, after undergoing _i_ 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 Beat 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 STOREY'S TEKMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) F. W. MILLWARD, ... Licensee. THIS popular Hotel isnow 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 . IT is a well-known fact that Jas Mellob, can give much better value in Boots and Shoes than any other Shop ia Ashburton.



BUSINESS NOTICES. New Zealand Insurance Com pany- Established, 1859. Capital—Ono Million. THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality. Paid up Capital and Reserves, .£4,00,000 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, / XTTAS 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. CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. • /-CELEBRATED SPARKLING^ ALES 1^ AND STOUT. Foktt Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 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. WANTED Known — Special Value in Boots and Shoes at Mellor's, Zealandia Boot Store.



! . ■ j • Mtnp I nfifil Oti^fAti Pa 1-1 LilY JLrff^PWClLl VrLrL'lv/Il Fllili i : - ' j When you get inside the Polling Booth, see that the Returning Officer gives 70U two j BEAD THE LOCAL OPTION PAPER VERY CAREFULLY, so that you thoroughly . understand it. Now look at it. Don't hurry! Never mind the lines at the very top of the paper, j Tho only lines that concern you are the three which begin with the words, I VOTE ... Eun your pencil through the FIRST of these three lines ONLY, the line which ends with the word " CONTINUE." You don't want the licenses to continue, so Strike Out that Jine and that line only. Score every word of it out plainly, AND;_.BE SURE THAT YOUR PENCIL DOE 3 NOT TOUCH ANY OTHER LINE ON THE PAPjBR. Your Paper will then look like this :— I Vote that the Number of Licenses existing in the District be Reduced I Vote that No Licenses be Granted in the District Don't put another mark on your paper. In tho meantime, find out from the Registrar if your Name is on the Roll. All claim*? to vote do not reach the proper quarter, so make quite sure by personal enquiry.



i t _^____ BUSINESS NOTICES SHEEP SHEARING SEASON. THA V E JUST LANDED MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF 3s 6d. SHEEP SHEARS. 3 S 6d j including T.U.S. and 8.8.A., N.Z., with plain and perforated grips, Turkey Oil Stones, a splendid sample. Sweet Oil. Branding Oils-Red, 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! BOWL,S! BOWLS! As the season has jnst opened, I cordially invite inspection of niy stock—Taylor's first quality only kept. , SEWING MACHINES. I am sole agent for the celebrated " Davey " Machine j 7 years' guarantee; Hand £3 10s; Treadle from M lCs to .£8 Us. Call and inspect. They are worth looking at. G. MEDtMN ;-, 1 he Peoples' Ironmonge , ! Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. ■ r 45,000 |^==mfe| COOKING L—^^- H Al\ Ijrliiks ai » X Ufr^ -=iritL_ $n Use in the Colony. They burn Lignite S True Coa1 ' °r Wood» UP to 2ffc 6in '^Br"^> I No Setting Heauired. |fI2Si£ eKj J^s***** kz Wifcn stove PiPe can be worked out in he *>Sr^!> bn. .open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With k ifouwiowQ y jf|i i ass r* cast iron or copper boilers. The copper © P (^^^^ffl^> boilers are large and tin lined inside. t m ' r ji. .i 'j&t f ■ Repairs are a minimum. Made in all lT ffi "' "'",'"'' |~;ij i t t sizes, single or double. High or low pres **^-^ ■ " " """^ sure boilers. Sold by all Ironm ono . e r3 from whom ; Catalogues can be obtained or from the s, makers, 11. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin BELFAST AND EAIEFIELD FREEZING WORKS - MANURES, ARE THE BEST T7\OR TURNIPS RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP, SPECLAL 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 EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. If there is no agent in your district, send to the Office for Price List and j 1 Testimonials. Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited. F. WATMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Chriatchurch. '"T;Ti^7 r ™TiHA^ r" AND "COLOMBO" I ; TEAS. . AIL GROCERS,



j 3U ISKSS M;JL'IJ.I.S. n I here's No Place Like ! STRANGE'S For FURMTURF. POSSESSING the Completest aud 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 thej 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. For Carpets, Carpet Squares, Floorcloths, Linoleums. Mats, Mattings, Curtains, Crockery, and Glass, &e-,&c. We are unrivalled in New Zealand. All prices—and a practically unlimited choice of goods. - i We own Venetian Blind, Bedding, and Wire-Mattress Factories, and supply all these goods of the very first quality afc very reasonable prices. If yon reside too far from Christchurch to come and see us, you should "Drop us a Line," and transact your business with us by letter. • . . STRANGE & COMPANY, COMPLETE IK USE E\' RNISHIIBS,' CHRISTCHURCH/. IS wrtjC^A-i\ <Tr»mr»ffis ***'*wt* v* will orcve a. • I VOLIAMISEEnIIA^ TmsTYRETgJatbo O a \ 1 _ JaT^J **. A to all cyclists. It is manufactured 1 O %«f i^ L*®P m r I onc*er a hydraulic pressure of J2OO «*»« »■%■*• B\ 7 / &s. to tnc square inch, rendering | i I # Rllw /vjffi/ / Partin^ °* rubber and fabric an I _TT~ 3d A impossibility, and thus saving fully g IstZMmfcx] Sfi. 50 per cent, of the troubles associated" stoz^~~ i^bT^Lm^^R J W'th pneumatic tyres. Ask your Xr^ S^lk" J&k Agent to show you a sample. IT I // awS WILI D 0 TIiE REST< I NX. yjjsl aH Tho Dunl °P Pnoumalic Tyre Co. | ESF 128 Lichfield St., Ohristchurcii, N.Z. j | € ,-^jjllpfl| E^^hT And at Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, AUSLEBROOK AND COS , m - MILK KISSES." ■iff A Delicious Confection. The Original and Only True Kiss is made by Aulsebrook & Co, see that their name is on every wrapper. TJJBER ffSE Till HURDLES HURDLES SHEEP SHEARS paTntingk 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 SawmiUers, ,



Jf you ha\e i'neuiuatie Tyre* you must have" a reliable article, otherwise they are a constant source of annoyance. Consider ing- th:\t the ID&AL' TYRE costs no more than the average price, it is'hardly to be wondered that thi3 brand has become so de-ervedly popular.—Advt " WOOL. _WQ(Pi. Christcliureh Sale Dates. FIRST SALE —• THURSDAY, November 20th. SECOND SALE — THURSDAY, Decem ber "11th ■■■•■'" * THIRD SALE-FRIDAY, January 16th, . . .903 • •','. •• FOURTH SALE-THURSDAY, February 19fch, IUO3 11. IIATSON <& CO. ■■' ;: : OFFER their services to the Wool - growers of the Ashburton County. -They will make Cash Advances,! free of Com mission, at Lowest Rates [of Interesfc, against Wool placed in their hands for Salt ' during the ensuing season. Consign Wool to— "MATSON'S, Addington."- AU single Bales, suoh as Locke, Pieces, mixed Fleeces, etc., oonßign to "MATSOIS T'S,.Clirißt(Ohurob.'*: ' To Slieep Growers & Owners. We should be glad if those who hava Sheep to Sell, or wish to buy, would forward particulars to us, and prices required " Subject to sales," or make your wants known to us. With our. large connection extending over the whole of Jfew Zealand We feel confident that we are in a position to effect many Sales Either to you or for you-  . v We shall be pleased to receive consign nients'of Stosk at the Addington Market, and samples of Graiu, during the con&ing season. - ! Correspond with us.'" H. MATSOK AND CO. 164, CASHEL STREET I Christoliuroh