The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. No. 5821

Ashbintmi : Monday, November 24, ' 1902

Price - One Penny



SHIPPING. f]IHE NEW ZEALAND SHII/PING X COMPANY'S LINE Royal Mail Steamers for London. Via Monte Video, Teneriffo, and Plymouth.« Best accommodation for all classes of ! Passengers. j * 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 — „ Rimutaka 7765 * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTCHURCH. CASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Ruston & j 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, Teneriffe and Plymouth. Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. •Athenic 1223") CKempson Well'n Dec. 11 fßang'tira 4045 Nicole Lyt'ln. Dec. 20 •Gothic 7755 W. Kidley Well'n Jan. 8 Kumara 8034 Scotland Well'n Jan. 22 Maori 5317 Moffat — j * Twin Screw, f N"° passengers carried Full particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BROS.



Insure 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. j



TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF U 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-' meat in Christchureh papers. i Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and j 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 f ortther particulars apply to F. FEREIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. j



ASHBURTON HOTEL. J. MTJLLAN. Proprietor. /CENTRALLY situated. Good accomoda v_V tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales of the best" brands only. Free Stabling. 8 287 CENTRAL HOTEL 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. MR A, WHITAKER, late manager of Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience.



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BUSINESS NOTICES. HENRY STEPHENSON. IN 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 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 my ptompt and best attention. My Weekly Sale of Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, Furniture, etc., as usual, EVEET 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 from 20s per month. I have also several second hand Instru ments on hand, cheap.



Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton Eiver Mount Somers Hotel. W. J A. CLAY, Proprietor HAVING Purchased this well known Hotel, I am 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. HP HE 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 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. DINEEN, LESSEE. 10



HENRY STEPHENSON, Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBURTON. Notice of Removal. MR J. e7 BAIN, QURGKON DENTIST Has Removed to WardeU's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956.



Cafe De Paris Hotel, i Cashel Stkeet, CHRISTCHURCH. 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. Hpt and Cold Shower Baths. Electric Light. Wines, Spirits, Beers, and Cigars of the Beat Quality. Teems: 0s 6d per day; 35s per week. 0 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor. WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOBEY'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 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 Imy your Boys' and [Girls' School Boots at Mellor's Zealandia I Boot Store.



WARD AND CO.'S UNRIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. » A LWATS in Stock.—A first Y7 x\ class selection of Marble *f rC^ an<* Gran**'e Monuments. 11 Designs and estimates may be } \ inspected at the establishment Af* '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. IT PAYS, it pays to buy your Boots at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. Good Bluchers 5s lid. ,



f BUSINESS NOTICES. i i New Zealand Insurance Com pany | Established, 1559. Capital—One Million. THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality. Paid up Capital and Reserves, .£400,000 Fire and Marine Risks, Also, Risks on Growing Crops. j Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Sates. NICOLL BROS, Agents.



INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600-000 TT AS already been added to Policies in jI.JL 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. C PANNELL, TAILOR AND MERGER 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, HAS a Choice Assortment of Suitings suitable for the season. ChesterEelds and Covert Coats a specialty. Samples sent to any Address. Gentlemen's Mercery of every description, and the LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK. ! I™""""*""" ""'" m ™**•'-'*"■"•***■'••'"" ■ '■" '•■ ■ •"-"--x Py/|is'*K; S'>'^V?^ :5 .JVSS 'Hi^'i f£,lr?. f^llSffS ..as! JifiifirJililLLn.. • CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. /"CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES \j AND STOUT. Forty Peize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134



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 GUAKANTCED. ILBS 1 Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Ranfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting x\- the Growth of the Hair and removing Scurf 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, et<}., or direct from the Manufacturer—EDWAßD ILES, Ladies'and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, ppstage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Geraldine. 8 12g J. W. MALCOLMSON,



FARMERS 1 AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OF ME A T AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & PEAS, On Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations Agent for North. Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188 THE RE is no doubt, no possible doubt that Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store is the best Shop to buy your Boots. Smoke New Venus



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BUSINESS NOTICES 43,000 I^^^Mgl, COOKING msm^s^s ranges BLyZJi I 6ra=m^^;|^_ In Use in the Colony. They burn Lignite j|p==p==t-A eQ—-^l/v'i^ii True Coal, or AVood, up to 2ft 6in. '^^fjr@>s>l|!r ll° Setting Reauired. [ sH£i° CKj j"I | "^C^-Jijl J With stove Pi Pc cau bQ worked out in he cs~sg3> C^-S—^-l^'ivH open. Splendid Bread Bakers. ' With y^Heoiw^J, [JLu_____ J= r=Jjiii"~ cast iron or copper boilers. The copper n^ ®~/ y \MSOMM^££O boilers are large and tin lined inside. -——^^gs^—^^^^ss;^^^ Repairs are a minimum. Made in all i\ - i-~"~-^tt sizes, single or double. High or low pres am'aia' sure boilers. Sold by all Ironmongers from whom Catalogues can be obtained or from the ' makers, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin



M « iesilsf\s}r\ w»tffp 'st^tks w* will prove a % % VyiCA^ISETOfKv THSSTTB"E 'agre Patbooa | % R^B , W*J s~\ to aII cycl*'sts» Xt is maaofacturcd | I OlJi^lL.®F* M tr I onder a hydraulic pressure of J2OO g I jm. . AM iv / / lbs. to the square inch, rendering | 'i TYRE Ijlff / parting oi rubber and fabric an g? 1 \sr***Jk£>y\ A impossibility, and thus saving fully m I stiffim^J j/}\ per cent* °^ *^c doubles associated | il ,»-^" ~ji^e**^bwuMS!7£j£ *J with pneumatic tyres. Ask your | I //^ ft^llfr jm Agent to show ypu a sample. IT § I // WILL D° ™E REST' 9 I// m^*'**ml NONE GENU!NE /fj\ i |IJ m^rt^"^%. WITHOUT THIS / |^| J | 111 . " i|y&|§ TRADEMARK|^"\^«/ I B 'CV WM Thß Dunl°P Pneumatic Tyra Co. I =^^*u7 ■By/^jHy 128 Lichfibld St., ohristchurch, N.Z. I IJJ y^o^o£jß//Wtt And at Melbourne. Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, | BELFAST AND FAIRPIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST "OOR TUENIPS EAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP SPECIAL MANTJBES | are made to suit any kind of Soil or description of Crop. Samples oi soil analysed free of cost to Farmers using our Manure. I SATISFACTION" GIVEN EYBEYWHEEE XAST SEASON. f i i If there is no agent in your district, send lo the Office for Price List and ] Testimonials. ! Canterbury Frozen Meat and Hairy Produce Export! Company, Limited. P. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Chriutcliurch.



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FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Beautiful Model Hats and Bonnets* from. London and Paris, 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 m. 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 1 A£% iJ v- & \j ii ito



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BUSINESS KUI'IUES. SHEE I > SHEAKING SEASON. [THAVB JUST LANDED MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF IX 3s 6d. SHEEP SHEARS, 3s 6d 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 r&duced prices. BOWLS! BOWLS! BOWLS! As the season has just opened, I cordially invite inspection of my stock—Taylor's first quality only kept. SEWING MACHINES lam sole agent for the celebrated " Davey " Machine; 7 years' guarantee ; Hand £3 10s; Treat' le from £6 10s to .£8 10s. Call and inspect. They are worth lookiug at. G. M E D 1) I N S, The Peoples' Ironmonger Burnett Street, owosite Arcade.



SMOKE ONLY .NEW VENUS. A PERFECT TOBACCO, i|l|||lj||| lxA±Ji<o Tlliilife I Him 3ill GrATES lIIHUiJbI HURDLES HURDLES SHEEP SHEARS PAINTING PAINTINGL THE BEST is the CHEAPEST. Visit Onr Establishment and obtain Prices. It will pay you. Vv , Jtl. ' vHiJL iSiS &^ 0,, i Ironmongers, Painters Timber and Coal Merchants Sawmillerg i



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I National Mortgage & Agency ] Company. j I NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY ! COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND., i | LIMITED. i i " | j Capital subscribed ... .£1,000,000 I Paid and Called Up ... £200,000 ( KeserveFund ... ... .£32,500 1 ! j njIHE above Company beg to notify to , ! JL their Clients and the Public that it ! has been decided to add to their business a \ COMMISSION AND AUCTIONEERING i DEPARTMENT, and will from as the Ist October last be ] prepared to undertake Sales by Auction or j Private Treaty of ! ; LAND, LIVE STOCK, WOOL, FROZEN j MEAT, Etc., | ■ Placed in their hands for Sale. ! The Department will be under the charge ; of Mr H. S. Bourn, who will act as Auc- '■ tioneer, and those entrusting us with their i business will have the benefit of his practi ! cal experience, and may rely upon every ■ care and attention being given and best l results obtained. Mr Bourn will attend at i Addington each Wednesday, also at other ! country Stock Sales, which will bo notified \ by advertisement prior to the dates of the j regular fixtures. f I The Company are well represented throughout the colony, and have a staff in London which is acknowledged to be second ! to none in handling consignments, and are : one of the largest and best mediums through ' which producers can ship their producej I consequently are va, touch with* th.c best | markets. i In conneotion with the above we are p.re» ! pared to. make Cash Advances against ' Live Stock and Produce placed in our hands j for Sale, either in the LOCAL MARKET or for shipment to London or elsewhere, I G. F. MARTIN, Manager. ' H. S. BOURN, Auctioneer, j Note.—Mr Alex Hewson will receive j entries of wool for local sale 3, and particu- | i lars of stock for sale given him will have j ! our attention.



WOOL SEASON 1902-3. Local Sales, commencing Thurs da}', 20th November. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE and AGENCY COMPANY of N.Z., Ltd., having made special arrangements at their Addington Stores to receive and show Wool, are now prepared to receive Clips for the season's sales. i Please consign wool for local sale, — -. "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Addington." I Note—Wool for direct shipment consign I "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Lyttelton." I ___ _„»__ 10 250 if If V l* TBB jJU 1 1-4 i BEST IS THE Qfp A I)f(n I BE6T DJL A.Jti'UO . j USB KO OTEStt ! J Procurable from all < Grocers and Store- : ; keepeis throughout the colony.



; STUD NOTICES 1 mO TRAVEL in the Asliburton and Sur- JL rounding Districts, THE CARRIAGE STALLION ! Rapid Roan. RAPID ROAN is n perfect type of Car riage Stallion, showing great quality, splendid bone and substance, and is faultless in shape. He is just rising four years old, and stands 15| hands high. The only time he 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 best 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). Terms : .£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 Clydesdale Stallion, GLENWYE For terms and particulars, apply to T. DRENNAN, 9 215 Groom in charge. nnO Travel in the Methven, Eakaia, and surrounding districts the thoroughbred horse CAJOLERY, by Apremont, dam Flattery, by Traducer dam Miss Flat, by Peter Flat. CAJOLERY is a well-proportioned, hand some, fine quality chestnut horse, standing 15.3 on sfceel bar-like legs, and he left the turf sound in every respect. His perform ances stamp him 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 1900. His pedigree cannot be surpassed. Terms—.£4 4s, with guarantee ,• groomage fee ss ; £2 12s 6d season. For further particulars apply to L. TIL LET, Highbank, 10 238 or groom in charge. TO TRAVEL in the Laurisfcon j Lyndhurst, Cairnbrae, and Methven j Districts, the j Purebred Draught Stallion, LORD STANLEY. (For pedigree see Cards.)



f Terms —=£5 single mare, and as per agree ; rnent for two or more. Groomage fee, ss, to be paid afc time of first service. For further particulars apply to \ I G. THOMPSON, Owner, j ;9 20 Or Groom in Charge, j I STEANGE'S Bldredge B, Sewing Machine, ,£6 6s. I STRANGE'S Famous White Patent Satin Quilt (full size) 15s 6d. Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTIGKB. WOOL. WOOL. ChristcMrcli Sale Dates. FIRST SALE — THURSDAY, November 20th. SECOND SALE — THURSDAY, Decem ber llt.h THIfiD SALE—FRIDAY, January 16th, '903 FOURTH SALE—THURSDAY, February 19th, l'jO3 H. NATSON '■& CO. |"\FFEK their services to the Wool growers of the Ashburfcon County. They will make Cash Advances, free of Com mission, at Lowest Bates of Interest, against Wool placed in their hands for Sale during the ensuing season.



Consign Wool to— " MATSON'S, Addin gton." All single Bales, such as Locks, Pieceß, mixed Fleeces, etc., consign to "MATSON'S, Christchurch." To Skeep Growers -& Owners. We should be glad if those who have Sheep to Sell, or wish to buy, would for ward particulars to us, and prices required " Subject to sales," or make your wants known to us. With our largre conneotioa extending over the whole of New Zealand I ... i We feel confident that we are in a position to effect many Sales i Either to you or for you We shall be pleased to receive consign ments of Stock at the Addington Market, and samples of Grain, during the coming season. Correspond with us. H. MAI SON' AND CO. 164, CASHEL STEEET Christchurch To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S CANTERBURY



Nelson, Marlborougb, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) I \& NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL [(SECOND YEAE OF PUBLICATION.) DEMY Svo. size, containing over 1000 pages, together with numerous Maps, corrected to date, the whole handsomely bound in cloth, gilt lettered. Price, if ordered before publication, 10s 6d „ After publication, 12b 6d, Stone Son & Co. I PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS, ■ Duaedin and Wellington. 10293 ! . — MANNING & GO'S NEW. SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. mHE BEST IN THE MAEEET. Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashbnrton —Mebsbs Shbab man Bros. 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.



W ANTEDto Let—3oo acre Dairy Farm > close to School and Factory. Term i 4 years. Bent 12s lid per acre. Purchasing clause if required. Apply at once. F. BROOKING, Land Agent Stratford, Tarana&i. hT. OEOK (i ft JAMS,' ■ Potted and Preserved Meats ' AEE DELICIOUS. i TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. FOR SALE. WILLS STREET WEST. • T HAVE received instructions from Mr j § F. H. Beckingsale, who is leaving for I Wellington, to Sell his property situated as { above, comprising Town Section ; 135, con- I taining one rood and a modern built Dwel ling of 6 rooms, bathroom, pantry and wash-house. . The grounds have been well laid oat ib gardens, and from the admirable situation of the property it is well adapted for par chase either as an investment or for residential purposes. _ To Trustees in search of a sound invest ment this property is well worth attention, as it will return a good interest on the purchase money. li'ull particulars can be had on applica tion, F. FERMMAN, \ Land and Estate Agenk [mULORING. -■ Strange's are unsur fJL passed Tor fit and stylo at moderate prices.