The Ashburton Guardian.

Yol xxi. No. 5847

Ashburton i Wednesday." December 24, 1902

Price - One Penny

Testimonial to Mr Seddon.

PRESENTATION AT WELLINGTON. Uuited Presa Association—By Electric Telegraph "Wellington, Deo. 22 Wellingtons's contribution to the teatimo nial to the Premier was presented to Mr geddon at the Parliamentary Buildings this afternoon. The presentation consisted of a casket of solid silver, beautifully chas ed and mounted on a black stand. R On the cover was the following inscription :—" Pre sented with its contents to the Right Hon. R. J. Seddoii, P. C., a Eouvenir in recogni tion of services to the colony and Em pire. —Wellington, New Zealand, December, 1902." The contents referred to consisted of a cheque for about £870, though the amount was not stated. '1 here was a large gathering of friends of Mr and Mrs Seddon pre ent. , The gift was handed to the Premier by Mr Nicholas Eeid, on behalf of the sub scribors. lie explained that the presen tation was made to mark the recipient's services Jto the colony and Empire. Mr Reid made eulogistic references to Mr Sed don's work in despalching contigents to Africa, and at the Colonial Premiers' Con ference. Three hearty cheers were then . given for Mr and Mrs Seddon'. The Premier, in his reply, said that para graphs had been erroneously c ibled to the Me me Press that a purse of sovereigns had been presented to him at Christcimrch. He Ivid « correction put in the papers that that presentation had, at his request, not been aiixuo, tdiliough it was spoken of. Now it had be«i decided that there should be presentations at Wtllington, Auckland, and Christ hurch. Many presentations had boen made to him dining his public life, and this was bettor than in the case of the late Mr Macandrew, Mr Ballance, Sir Julius Vogel, Sir Hurry Atkinson, and Sir ' John M'Kenzie, to-whose relatives Parlia ment made a money grant. He was pleased to receive this souvenir, marking as it did their appreciation of his services to the Umpire.' In d«ing his, duty he ne'. er expected anything but the confidence and good-will :>nd esteem and assistance of his Mlow-colonists. Ho had done his duty willingly in.regard to South Africa, and their efforts, which were prompted by patriotism, were met with great apprecia tion. He accepted the presentation in the spirit in which they gave it. (Applause.) The subscribers included many v.bo were opposed to him politically, and that made the presentation more acceptable. (Re newed app'ause.) Mr•• Seddon went on to express his appreciation of the welcome ac corded him on his return to New Zealand, and said that no presentation received by, him surpassed the one now made. Tie action of the subscribers would be ever re membered, and he trusted that in regard to his larger Lmperial action--, lie would ever on joy theic confidence, good-will, and es teem. (Applause,) .

Gothenburg Public-House, Standburn.

The lo al Committee of Management had recently under their consideration the bal imce-shoct and profit and loss statement of 1 lie working of the Gothenburg public house at St-iiKlbnrn fi;r the year ending UUtli June laft. 'lho net profit after all charges had been met was shown to be }:S'd lo 1-! 3d, aa eoiii>:;rcd with the sum of £1107 3s lid for the previous year. The total f=a2es of liquors; etc., for the year amounted to .£3l LO Cs lid, as compared with £39.:5 10s 0d for the previous year. This decrease in the turnover and profit is no doub partly due to the reduced wages of the miners m the district,, but carel'nl local inquiry goes to show thai-it is to no inconsiderable extent due to an increasing - sobriety. Important testimony w:>s afford ed the committee by representative men ia tho district to the bettercond-tion of things existing since Gothenburg public-houso was established as compared with the previously existing state of matters. The Committee of Management are so endeavouring to conduct the public-house as to supply first-class spirituous liquors and at the same time to encourage as far aa possible the use of non-intoxicating drinks. The public■hall, reading and billiard rooms, which were . erected out of the profits of the public house, huve proved of great advantage to the district. '1 hey are very largely taken advantage of, and are not only self-support ing, but the committee have hud sufficient funds in hand to allocate a sum by way of prizes for competition at billiards, &c, dur ing the winter. The hall is used for con certs, soirees, and other social gatherings, and the committee intend to take further advantage of it during the winter months by the introduction of gymnastics, carpet bowls, etc. They expect that in this way the counter attractions which the hall and rooms provide will steadily exercise a strong influence in the district, and that through. such effort ideas of thrift and sobriety will be more and more disseminated. The total cost of the hall, reading and billiard rooms with the furnishing thereof, has reached a sum of nearly ,£2600, which has been pro vided entirely out of the profits of the public-house. In addition to this a thoroughly qualified medical nurse has been working in the district during the year, and their is abundant local testimony to the value of the services which she has been able^to render in times of sickness among the families of the miners.



SHIPPING. a^HE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE Royal Mail Steamers for London. Via Monte Video, Teneriffe, and Plymouth Best accommodation for all classes of Passengers. * : Probable To Sail Steamer. Tons Final Port, about Turakina* 8027 Wellington Dec. 24 Waimate 5610 Wellington Jan. 3 Papanui 6882 Jan. 21 Tongariro* 7705 — » Eimutaka 7765 Wakanui 5706 * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. «. "CJOYAL Mail Steamers, with superior JLIj accommodation for all classes of pas sengers, calling: at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Plymouth. Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. •Gothic 7755 W. Kidley WelTn Jan. 8 . Ktunara 6034 Scotland WelTnJan. 15 Maori 5317 Moffat Well'nFeb. 6 •Cormthic 12231 Sealby Well'nMrhl9 Athenic 12230 CKempson — | * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Full particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICQLL BROS. TT-NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF kj NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under: — IPor Westport and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise-, jnenfc in Christchurch papers. | v 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; leference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For furtther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Asliburton BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTCHURCH. /"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. Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Pands;Exoeed ... ' ... £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, Ashbuirton. Notice of Removal. MR J. "IT BAIN, HUROEON DENTIST . Has Removed to Wardell's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. A A LWAYS in Stock.—A first T7 J\. class selection of Ma.rble »--J '_-* and Granite Monuments. V-ip-r £ j Designs and estimates may be / I inspected at the establishment of Mr John Wilson, Painter, v Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style. COOKING RANGES. co.'s



BUSINESS NOTICES. New Zealand Insurance Com pany Established, 1859. Capital—One Million. THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonia Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality. Paid up Capital and Reserves, £400,000 Fire and Marine Risks, Also, Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Rates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. If you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, I To ensure full Crops Everywhere, "T^TTE have the pleasure |to notify our Clients that we are now in the position to supply them with these celebrated Fertilisers at— £4 12S 6d per ton on Trucks at Islington and Smithfield ■i Results Prove that they are the Best & Cheapest to use. QUALITY AND ANALYSIS REMAIN ———AS BEFORE. Islington Clients have won the Highest Honours at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations for Roots and Grain exhibited at their Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions. NICOLL BROS. DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBURTON. 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. \M E A. WHITAKER, late manager of -VI 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 HAVING Purchased this well known Hotel, I am now prepared to receive Visitors and the General Public. Best Accommodation. Every attention given. Only the Best Brands of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. 8 57 AiULLA, MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S * BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. npHE BEST IN THE MARKET. Equal to the Leading Brands of t ENGLISH ALES, for Ashburton—Messes Shear- shipment of Japanese China Saucers to hand. We are H^l^^A as before at 6s per "' AND Co'S



BUSINESS NOTICES Nearly three score years and ten, anc a sufferer for a long period frorr Rheumatism and Piles, but finds a cure at bst in Plantekoa. Taiti, Lower Ilufct, Feb. 3, 1902 Dear Sir,— I HAVE been a great sufferer for many years from Rheumatism and Piles. I have been treated by doctor, and have also used countless medicines, without success. [ can say that through using PLANTEKOA and PLANTEKOA OINTMENT, I.have at last found a cure, and this is really wonder ful, considering my age. With reference to the Ointment I have used it for all kinds of skin troubles, burns, scalds, cracked hands, etc., with the best of results, and I can honestly recommend any one to use thesa articles, for in my years of experience I have never seen thoir equal.— I am, yours etc., M. A. Saul. Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for it. JACSiSON, Agent. Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. C. PANNELL, TAILOR AND MERCER 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, HAS 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. J. W MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OF ME A T AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & PEAS On Trucks Asliburton 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 TTTAS already been added to Policies in L_l_ 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. 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 GUARANTCEP. WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. I Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOEEY'S TERMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) F. W. MILL WARD, ... Licensee. THIS popular Hotel is now tinder 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 Cafe De Paris Hotel, | Cashel Steeet, 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. Hot and Cold Shower Baths. Electric Light. Wines, Spirits, Beers, and Cigars of the Best Quality. i Terms :5s Gd per day; 35s per week. j ! 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor. I ,— _ - CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. /CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES \j AND STOUT. | Forty Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134



| r _______ BUSINESS MOTTOES. U SALE* SALE, SALE, Nicholas" & pickford WILL hold the first Clearing Sale of BOOTS & SHOES. The first and Only Sale in four years, commencing : TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1902 ' J __— BEING OVERSTOCKED AND IN WANT OF EOOMj- In order to reduce Stock and make room for poods arriving, we will hold a Genuine Clearing Bale for 21 Bays. The Stof>k must be reduced. No consideration of profit .will bs> allowed to interfere with this object. Discounts range from 10 to 20 per cent. All in want of smart Shoes or Boots for the coming holidays should make a point of visiting this Pale & securing some of the Bargains; Remember I—The primary object of this Sale is to reduce stock. NICHOLAS &>ICKFORD, .EAST STREET, ASHBURTON 45,000 (^^m^k cooking 8111^1^^ /fp-^— —~^^\ I In Use in the Colony. They burn Lignite gf =T dM <3:::::3^ri True Coa1 'or Wood > up to 2ffc 6in' > ft 8^n b Beauired. jl' H£S CK)[| b\ j j| jL With Stove Pipe can be worked out in' he egggg?) I | c<f—-vlvijpj open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With ykwMEoiH^iM HJU:_' s= ==^jj v~ cast iron or copper boilers. The copper . \Z©~2l boilers are large and tin lined inside. | i»—-—^gr^r~r im''^^^^^^^^^M:j Eepairs are a minimum. Made in all j,  gp —-Z^qfcj sizes, single or double. High or low pres wkbib. gure i3 O ii erSi Sold by all Ironmongers from whom Catalogues can foe obtained or from the makers, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin ; TRY AULSEBIIOOK'S Cream Crackers. Light, Plain, and Unsweetened Cream Sandwiches A Delicious Biscuit. Suiti; blc for Afternoon Teas. Clearing Sale of : : SADBLERT, ETC. : : BEFORE removing the Stock in my East Street Shop to my New Premises at Scaly s - ■ Corner, I am holding a CLEAKING SALE of SADDLES, BRIDLES, WHIPS, STACK COVERS, etc. ■ WILLIAM PATCHING, Saddlei' &> Harness Maker, East & Burnett St., Ashburton £j \*£s?f-''/\ T^TCjrwfEi ir>^E7"ic» TJ3* will prove a Jj I vyi£AH;sE[^iV> TfIIS a^tbooa I % . jm&J yj\ to all cyclists, It is manufactured | 1 I^LJi^l-PP^ W P' I "ncier a hydraulic pressure of 1200 1 *"'*">*^*-* * M f I Ifas> tQ the square i nc h f rendering * 1 f VDg, MiM'u 1 parting of rubber and fabric aa g I jZ-^r+^k&^A A impossibility, and thus saving fully M 1 s£s<mM^j 50 per cent, of the troubles associated m t j^»" ~a^^J"^i l ij l iijil}j^ J with pneumatic tyres, Asfc your E 5 fe^Kfr'' J&L Agent to show you a sample, if fi I ff WiU D° THE REST" 1 iif •■■ ■■*■ i^^^^P nonecenuine /its \ ! !II iSlmm TRADE MARK W^^ I * \N^ IS^I *^'18 Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Co. | a _rf*"^^^P Web oi Aus« LJdi > I \ 128 LICHFIELD ST., OIIKISTCJItJRCU, N.Z. \ % W <^^^^^-I^BySa And at Mclbowrns. Syiluey, Adelaide, Perth, |j "ARAB," 'SHAH," AND " COLOMBO " T E_A S. ALL GROCERS. BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANOUE^ ARE THE BEST pOE TUENIPS EAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CEOP SPECIAL MANURES are made to suit any kinclof Soil orjdescription of Crop. Samples^oi soil analysed free of cost to Farmers using our Manure, j Satisfaction given eveetwheee 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, S 139 Hereford Street, Chriatchuroh



' BUMNKS< Ni'l'ii'l-S - UNDEILL & COS - Premier Furniture Warehouse. (Established i 8c rs.) i ■ V mm ii r The Best and Cheapest House in Town for Christmas Presents. Christmas Presents. ; Useful, 4 rnamentaland Novel. Pictures, Fancy Boxes, Figures "W^TTE are just opening some really beautiful Photo Frames,] Vases, etc., in latest designs. Bedsteads, etc, ]^^_^^^^^^^^^^^^8 Drawing-room Suites Just Landing ll^Pfß^niM^ffif inPlushand TaP«B **** •» <»■ Bill i|| I|f TOffT"^ii^lliiwß^ 11! llf , Old Furniture k iwS^^^B-™H||lif • repaired & recovered Bedroom Ware at Au work gUHa _t ee d Lowest Prices. For Linoleums and Oilcloths, all widths; Carpets, Squares, Rugs, Mats, Mattings, etc. a lowest prices, best quality. Tapestry, Cretonne, etc. T. 11. UNDItILL & Co., Cabinet-makers, Upholsterers. TASCRED STEEET. PHOTOGRAPHY. HALSIA AND CO., Sanndcrs' Buildings, Ashburton, \\/ rE are doing one dozen Enamelled Cabinet Photos and One Enlarged Photo, mounted on a beautiful Plate Sunk Mount, for the low price ol J3 ATI SF A CST I 0 N . G USA RAN T E E:D . "-■ "i Remember this is ior the Jmonth of December (only. WOOL, WOOI/ WOOL, I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, either in Ashburton Christchurch, Timaru, or for Shipment i This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been fixed as tinder, viz :— ! CHRrSTCHURCH— TIMARU- * JANUARY 16th, 1903.™ JANUARY 13th, 1903 FEBRUARY 19th, 1903. FEBEUAEY 25th, ICO3* I shall be represented both at Christchurch and Timaru, WOOL FOR CHBISTCIIURCH to be'consigned—MATSON AND CO., Addington, account D. Thomas. WOOL FOR TIMARU to be consigned—N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Company's Siding, Timaru, account D. Thomas. Wool Packs, and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Market Eates. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. ■ i - ■. :x: ■ .•: P U ii E S EEDB, : I HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plant south oi" the Line, and I now ask Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am prepared to Clean for Farmers any description of SEEDS OR G R-\A IN, j And will guarantee to give them satisfaction, ■ I can supply BEST EYEGEASS and COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BEST CLOVERS, (dressed by own machines), the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. AIso—HURST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil, etej | D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON :



The Tailobing Tra.de Dispute-—The secretary of the Tailors' Union objected in Court that Craigread and BeertmAN put far .more work in suits than ordinary (Christ church) tailoring. Manufacturer's agents explain thai Craighead and Berry man's linings have to be made and imported specially, boing better quality than usually sold. They have just engaged several extra experienced man to cope with the rush of orders. Craighead and Berryman pay extra for both labour and material because their, motto is " Satisfaction." Up-to-date suits'. from £3 10s. New summer hats, shirts, ties, boots, etc., just opened.- Compare prices! Observe the quality!—(Advt.) Those of our readers intending to buy * Christmas or New Year present, should give Fletcher Bros, a call, as during De cember they are giving 2s in the £ discount off all platedware, clocks, and cutlery, ao that anyone studying eeonony .should Bee their stock, and get prices betore buying elsewhere The Ideal Vulcanised Tyre holds practic ally every New Zealand record,: is guaran teed for 12 months and can be supplied and atted to your Cycle without any additional cost The Leader Tyre is our second grade line, manufactured by Ideal Tyre Cot, Christchurch and Melbourne, and are guaranteed for (5 months, and isi an ab solutely good and reliable Tyre.-(Advt.) The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest moneymakers for the poor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and each*.no means a profit with hardly any work. Send for our catalogue . We sell on cash or time payments, and pan give yoa real assistance when you need it. Ihe advice and help of our expert "always at your service. We keep the best of every thing for the poultry yard.—Advt. TTSEFUL Present for youn^ and old can U be found in endless variety at tbange's Sample Kooms