The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. Fo. 5842

Aahbamm : Tim eday. December lß> 1902

Price - One Penny

Guatemala Eruption.

WIDESPREAD DESTRUCTION.

San Francisco, Noy, 26

The first grapliio account of the calamity which overwhelmed Guatemala on Oct. 24 have recently come by steadier to this port. Some refugees, who have lost their all, managed to escape with their lives on the steamer City of Para. It is estimated that; between three and four thousand Biitlsea were killed by the volcanic eruption, and vast areas, which were covered by rich coffee plantations, are now buried feet deep under ashes and stones. The following are extracts from an account given by Ferdi nand Bardwell, who arrived here on the City of Para. Bardwell had been at Cuy tenango several days, and was on his way to the home plantation when darkness over- 1 took him. He was almost within sight of his home when there came a terrible runib- ling of the earth, and great columns of smoke and fire arose, "apparently from the peak of Santa Maria. The earth shook with almost constant vibra tions all the following night, and the morn ing shewed the sky enveloped in a thick cloud of smoke. " Ashes like coarse sand fell in heavy showers for several hourSJ then the aslies became lighter and drifted about ia clouds of light dusfc. Breathing became difficult, and the atmosphere be came so hot that it seemed • tl: c skin must be peeled from a person's body. For three days we were in almost . total darkness, On the fourth day a light breeze from the south rolled the smoke clouds away from the mountain, and at times light would break through. Then we saw that ruin had come over our plantation. We were on the side least exposed to the eruption, and at least thirty miles from the mountain, yet our plice is ruined beyond all hope of recovery. We went to Cham perico to take the beat, and while on the : way saw hurdreds of natives.wassdering about the ruined country, without food or shelter. We met planters -from the ,op- • posite side of Sauta Maria, and they told. us of the complete destruction of their pro perty, and that three or four thousand peop'e had perished. One refugee said that, cyi liisway from the rniued districts, over ; the road leading from Xoluitz, he. counted seventy natives lying half-buried under stones and ashes and each of them lying beside a pack of household goods. These had gathered their treasures together.and tried to escape at the first warning from the volcano. The plantations are surrounded by villages, in which thousands of natives | lived. Most of these villages are covered i with stones and ashes to a depth of 5 to 7 | feet. The frail houses could not withstand the terrible downpour of volcanic debris and the people witlin were buried, after beiug stunned by the awful hail of stones. Kobbers now infest the roads leading out from the ruined districts, and those have murdered many victims for the food and valuables they carried. The houses, which were deserted, and to which their owners afterwards returned,'have also been looted." The volcano which broke into- eruption was not Satita Maria, but a little mountain that settles at the base of it. and is locally known as El T?osaru\ A^bes were still fa'lin^ when the steamer left Guatemala, through sixtoeu days bad elapse! ainoe the' first outbreak.

Stomachs on Stilts.

TJo mar. who puts en stilts doeß cot increase his actual stature by the breadth of a hair. He feels lal'er while he is on the stiits, but when he w off he feels I

shorter I him lie ever felfc.. Stimulants are the stilts of tho stomach. They mal-.o a ■ ruau ftel kefct er for Ihe time being *>ut he■fet!ls a £veat deal Wol'se f°l< < hem ■■after ward. The i ci.d of the . man whose stomach is "weak" is not stimula tion but eirength.- Dr, orst-'3 Indian Root ■Pi'Js Perfec^y ans>wer' that need, they cure "diseases of the digestive and nutritive systems which make the stomach " weak." TJiey enable fi digestion and assi mi^tion of food, so that ie body receives the nutrifcion on which de pends its streugth. The letter of Mr llichard 'Murray ,of Green's lioad, .Sj dney, speaks for itself. " I have'much pleasure" * in lotting you knowthe benefit 1 have received from taking Dr Morse's Indian Eoot Pills. I

suffered for many years from Indigestion and Biliousness to such" an extent that I found life unbearable. Having consulted doctors in every State, I was at last in duced to try your remedy, and can-|aith fully and truly say that I have found them a lasting benefit, «nd can conscientiously reoi'mmend them to anyone suffering from bilious attacks." Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills cure diseases of the stomach and other organs'of digestion and nutrition permanently. They purify the blood and cure nervousness, irritability, and sleepless-: 1 ness, by curing' the diseases in which they originate, and arc a positive cure for biliousness, indigestion, constipation, head ache--, sallow complexion, liver and kidney troubles, piles, pimples, boils and blotches, and for female ailments. Put up in p.mber bottles, and the full name blown thereon.

A Romantic Marriage.

San Francisco, Nov. 26.

A despatch from Quebec states that con firmation has just come from England of the story that Atthur Fortescvio,,nephew of the Duke of Portland, has renounced the world of luxury for the sake of a Russian peasant girl, whom he first saw in the west of Canada yoked to a plough with several other Doukhobor women. The Englishman and Doukhobor were made husband and wife according to the strange rights of the community. The youDg man who is an honour graduate of Oxford, and well known in University athletic circles, willingly surrendered fortune and a possible title for the girl he married.





SHIPPING. nAHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING -L COMPANY'S LINE Eoyal Mail Steamers for London. Via Monte Video, Teneriffe, and Plymouth, Best accommodation for all classes of Passengers. """" Probable i To Sail Steamer. Tons Final Port. about Turakina* 8027 "Wellington Dec. 24 Waimato 8610 Wellington Jan. 3 Papanni 6882 Jan. 21 Tongariro* 7705 — „ Eimutaka 7765 Wakanui 5706 • Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FKIEDLANDBEBEOS., Ltd. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOE LONDON. ROYAL Mail Steamers, with superior accommodation for all claases of pas sengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Plymouth. Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. •Athenio 12230 CKempson Well'n Dec. 11 fßang'fcira 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 — J * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Pull particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BROS.



BUSINESS NOTICES. V—A : . G New Zealand Insurance Com pany 3 J EsbabKshed, 1859. Capital—One Million. nnHE Premier and Wealthiest Colonis JL Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality. Paid up Capital and Keserves, £400,000 Fire and Marine Bisks, Also, Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Kates. NICOLL BROS, Agentsl. If 3'ou wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere, XTTE 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. Results Prove that they are the Best & Cheapest 'to use. QUALITY AND ANALYSIS REMAIN AS BEFOEE. Islington Clients have won the Highest Honours at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations I for Roots and Grain exhibited at their Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions. NICOLL BROS. DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBURTON. CENTRAL HOTEL ASHBURTON. W. 11. DAEDIS Proprietor. BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. Free Stabling. 8 246 ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. \/l E 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 Biver 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 jSjBSmMLuJ MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. mHE BEST IN THE MARKET. Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messrs Shear man Bros. ANOTHER shipment of. Japanese China Cups and Saucers to hand. We are clearing them as before at 6a per dozen* Gall early at Carson antj Co's s



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. Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nelson and Picton via Wellington-r- Tuesday and Saturday. Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. The above are subject to alteration; reference shduld therefore be made to Christchtirch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For furtther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTOHTJ-RCH. |^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. i 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. Notice of Removal. MB J. eTbUNY QURUEON DENTIST Has Removed to WardelPs Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. S, McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street.( Timarti. \ LWAYS in Stock.—A first ry J\ class selection of Marble *•_) L-^. and Granite Monuments. |j " Designs and estimates may be )\ inspected at the establishment <.! of Mr John Wilson, Painter, * Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style. COOKING RANGES. T3ARNINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs so setting, Can be ÜBed as open fire Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. WARD AND COAS UK RIVALLED A LES AND STOUT. Superior to English; fTIHERE is no doubt, no possible doubt I that Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store is the best Shop to buy your Boots.



BUSINESS NOTICES I : Fo;t I CYCLING SHOES, GO TO H. Pannell, I Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 9f, Manchester Street, Christchurch. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock. Write for instructions fox self measurement FIT GTJARANTCBD.



INSURE. NOW WITH WHB Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600-000 n AS already been added to Policies in JL J 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, fc Commissioner, i



Nearly three score years and ten, and a sufferer for a long period from Rheumatism and Files, but finds a cure at last in Plantekoa. Taiti, Lower Hutfc, Feb. 3, 1902 Dear Sir,— , I HAVE been a great sufferer for many years from Rheumatism and Piles. I i have been treated by doctor, and have also used countless medicines, without success. I 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 these articles, for in my years of experience I have never seen their equal.— I am, yours etc., M. A. Saul. Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for it. JACKSON, 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 Ashburton or Country Stations Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188



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 is now under new management as above, and offers special inducement to families and visitors desiring the comforts of a home in Christ churcfa. 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, Cashed Street, 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. Terms : 5s 6d per day; 35s per week. 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor. CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. >TiELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES \j AND STOUT. Fokty Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134



| BUSINESS NOTICES. SALE. SALE. BALE. NICHOLAS & PICKFOKD WILL hold the first Olearine 1 Sale of BOOTS- & SHOES. The first and Only Sa.'e in four j ears, commencing j TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, '1902 j BEING OVERSTOCKED AND IN WANT OF E00M ; ! j In order to reduce Stock and make room for goods arriving, we will hold a " Genuine Clearing Sale for 21 Bays. The Stook must be reduced. No consideration of profit willba 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 Sale & securing some of the Bargains; Remember —The primary object of this Sale is to reduce stock. NICHOLAS &~PICKFORD, EAST S|ESET, ASHBURTON



■ f . 45,000 '•—£S3 —izz=l' RANGES fl§^Q —1 (ft""^T^^\ In Use in the Colony. They burn Lignite EESS fci True Coa1 'or w°od > up to 2ffc 6in :rv®^> No Setting'Reauired. (' H££H| 1 "^CJ^-v L With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he c^^E^ cC°r-C^ A j S open ; Splendid Bread Bakers. With , (dumidinql ,P i  .-^[^ i^- . . oast iron or copper boilers. The copper . © ~P \lliillllllili$|§f) boilers are large and tin lined inside. \ i ■ A .i.TTTI:. ■".'"" 'ft """S^^ Repairs are a minimum. Made in all jLjN_f''t.' .1 ,J~.I, „, J sizes, single or double. High or low pres- 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 )?



TRY AUSLEBROOK AND COS . MILK KISSES. A Delicious Confection. The Original and Only True Kiss is made by Aulsebrook & Co, see that their name is on every wrapper.



MADEVItON^THE PURE JUiCE OF THE APPLE



 O J\ QUARTS &£>/ffTSw OBTAIHABLBIH^^in^'P r proprietors FLETCHER. HUMPHREYS &.C? CATHEDRAL SQUARE. CHRISTCHURCH. Clearing Sale of : : SADDLERY, ETC. : : "OEFORE removing the Stock in my East Street Shop to my New Premises at Sealy|S : Corner, I am holding a CLEARING SALE of SADDLES, BRIDLES, WHIPS, STACK COVERS, etc. WILLIAM PATCHING, Saddler & Harness Maker, East & Burnett St., Ashburton ~~~"TBAB," ~ SHAH," AND " COLOMBO " T E_ A S. ALL GROCERS. BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, I ARE THE BEST T*OR TUKNIPS EAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP I SPECIAL MANURES i are made to suit any kincTof Soil or'description of Crop. Samples'oi soil analysed free of cost to Farmers using our Manure. GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. If there is no agent in your district, send to.the Office for Price List and Testimonials. -r Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited. \ F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, ■ 139 Hereford Sbreet, Chri3tchuroh, '



BU-jIIn'ESS KUI'IUES j_ PHOTOG-EAPHT*. HALHA AN!) CO., Saunders' Buildings, Ashburfcon, WE are doing one dozen Enamelled Cabinet Photos ■% and One Enlarged Photo, mounted on a beautiful Plate Sunk Mount, for the low price ot - IBs Od. -las 6d. 18s 6d. SAITISiPJACTICON GUARANTEED. Remember this is ior the month of December only.



I VTO«K THISTTRE-S I M ' 8&&J > \to all cyclists. It is manufactured g i OilM LjOS> Mr 0* 1 under a hydraulic pressure of 1200 % I f I Ibs> t0 the 7 square inch, rendering | I TYRE, AsM:s? I P3rtin^ of rubber and f!lbric^ ull 1 "I ~^v-^fi>^\ A impossibility, and thus saving lulty B fe yiP^m^j' 50 P ef cent* °^ tlie trou^!es asso:satcd | I ,Jc^ J w*tn pneumatic tyres. Ask your a I Xr^ Agent to show you a sampie. IT m I ff miKlli LDO THE RESTi I 1 If none cenu!ne /Vj\ P I li liillPilif WITHOUT THIS / %1& ) I Ili j^l^w TRADE MARK Sj)Bsr wi&y 1 I N\ W&l Th 9 Dun!°P Pneu^a''o Tiro Co" '% Ij WOrn °'Aust* Ltd-1 I i, S*^^^Wja/' WSJ 128 LICHFIBLD ST., OniUSTCHUBCn, N.Z. I I I € /£%%%%%: Hi/^Hb And at Melbourne. Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, 1 I »*9. wt^oZ/*ißm[f*^ and Brisbane. | HURDLES HURDLES SHEEP SHEARS



PAINTING PAINTING. THE BEST is "the CHEAPEST. Visit Onr Establishment and obtain Prices. Itjwill \ay you. W. H. COLL'NS & CO., Ironmongers, Painters Timber and Coal Merchants f'awmillers WOOL, WOOL_ 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. This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been"fixed as under, viz :— CHRISTCHURCH— TIMARU JANUARY 16th, 1903. JANUARY 13th, 1903 j FEBRUARY 19fch, 1903. FEBRUARY 25th, 1903^ i I shall be represented both at Christchurch and Timaru. WOOL FOE, CHRISTCHURCH 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 Bates. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



: PURE SEEDS, : I HAVE erected, Vegardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plsnfc south of the Line, and I now ask Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am prepared to Clean for Farmers any description of 1 SEEDS OR GEAIN, ' And will guarantee to give them satisfaction, ! ! I can supply BEST RYEGRASS 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, etc£i 1). THOMAS, ASHBURTON



I The Tailoring Trade Dispute— The secretary of the Tailors' Union objected in Court that Craighead and Berryman put far more work in suits than ordinary (Christehmch) tailoring. Manufacturer's agents explain that Craighead and Berry man's linings have tobe made and imported, specially, being better quality than usually sold. They have just engaged several extra experienced man to cope with the rush of orders. Craighead and Berryriian pay extra for both labour and material because their i motto is " Satisfaction." TJp-to-date suits ; from £3 10s. New summer hats, shirts, ties, boots, etc., just opened. Compare prices! Observe the quality!—(AdVt.) STANDISH AND PREECE, " . Photographers under the Royal patronage . oi the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio High Street, Christchurch. • ■_ "TTTSEFUL Present for young and old can , U be found in endless varic'ty *at Strange 'h Sample Rooms