The Ashburton Guardian.

Yol xxi. No. 5759

Ashburton : Wednesday, September H\ i^ 2

Price - One Penny

Great Britaia's Credit

, In the House of Lords, the. other day Vt?eount Gnsuben said he wished very. briefly to illustrate the extraordinary strength of the credit of the country. This Bill authorised the issue of-£32,000,000 in consols. That issue had already taken! place at the price of £93 10s,- and -to-day :'■-. the price was about ,£97. That Was: the price of what was practioally a two and a-half per cent, stock. The country had borrowed £159,000,000 since the war com menced, a comparatively small proportion of that having been borrowed on Treasury _ bills, leaving as he calculated; a sum " of .£122,000,000 of additional permanent debt. Yet, notwithstanding this vast sum which had been borrowed, so- strong - was the basis on which the credit of « the country rested that it was possible to issue this new loan at £93 10s, and to se» it standing in . the market to-day -at £97. • In 1888, when the conversion took place, three per cent consols stood at £10. The equivalent is a 2 \ per cent would have stood iat about £82 per cent. Therefore,-, if ia£ ! 1888 a 2% per cent would have Btbod^tf.£B2, the country must cordially congratulate it- ' self on the fact that to-day a ,2£ per xienfpl ! stock stood at £97, a difference* of J615 not ; withstanding the war and the large amount of borrowing. It showed that besides our : magnificent military resources, our mone | tary resources had also been more than I adequate to the occasion, and we certainly ■ had no reason to despair of the financial ' position of the country. ;

A Dramatic Reappearance.

I A husband who had been missing for 40 years made a most dramatic appearante in the Halifax' County Court on Tuesday. Emma Turner was claiming the balance of an annuity arising out of an alleged breach of promise by John Heseldine, a retired waste dealer. She alleged that after the death of her husband, Samuel Turner, the - defendant gave* her a written promise of [marriage, which she afterwards missed^ ' from her box. The defendant did not marry her, however, but promised to pay her an annuity. " Did you marry when you wers 18 a man named Thomas Hem mingway V asked the defendant's counsel. " Yes," replied the woman in a somewhat startled yoice, " Bub he is dead. It's 40 years since I saw him." "Is that him?' . was the barristei's next question, pointing to an old grej-hrdred man who stood up in court. •' I don't know him," responded the witness, staring doubtfully at the ofd man. | " Don't you ?" asked Heramingway, as he I came forward. "No" replied the woman. "Well, perhaps it's as well" sarcastically responded the newconler. •• Are you Thomas j Hemmingway ?" asked the woman. "I jam the man that married you," flashed ; ] back the old man. "Do you recognise I him ?" asked the Judge. The woman re plied " No," and the case was adjourned.



SHIPPING. mHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING X 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 Whak&tfne 5715 Auckland Sept. 11 Paparoa* 8663 — Oct. 9 Eimutaka 7765 Wellington Oct. 30 Wakanui 5706 To follow Ruapehu* 7705 — „



BUSINESS NOTICES. C PAN NELL. TAILOR AND MERCER, 127 Manchester Street, Christehurch, ITTAS 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.



* Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. mi"■•■"' '"•"_ !'l '■ ■■-■!.;I'l JIB" BHAW, 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. Waiwera 6837 J. Stuart Well'n Septll Aetea 6364 A. Lowden — Oct. Karamea 6563 J. Burton Well'n Oct. •Athenic 12230 CKempson — Nov. •Gothic 7755 'W. Kidleyj Well'n • Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Full particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BROS.



J W MALCOLMSON, FARMERS 1 AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTOK I AM A BUYER OF MEAT AT Fairfield Freezing Works. j Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & PEAS, Da Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations. Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188



Ross' Antidote and Ointment The Great Herbal Remedy for Purifying the Blood. following unsolicited Testimonial by a gentleman well known in Ash burton, speaks for itself :— Masterton, August 28,1901. Eoss Antidote Company, j Dear Sirs, —I feel it my duty to give you this enclosed testimonial in favour of Eoss' Antidote for purifying the blood. I have been a great sufferer for many years from ulcerated stomach, indige&tion, 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 1 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 fco 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 Messrs Fletcher Beos., and Sheakman Beos., Ashburton.



T^NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF iJ NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under:— For Wesfcport and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington ■— Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. ; NOTE —For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchurch papers. I 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; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For furtther particulars apply to F. FEREIMAN, Agenfy Ashburton, j



BUSINESS NOTICES. HENRY STEPHENSON. IN response to appeals from a number of my Clients to include the Sale of Farms, Town Propertiee, 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, EVEEY J3ATUEDAY 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 pe^r month. I have also several second hand Instru ments on hand, cheap. HENRY STEPHENSON, Auctioneer, Lam!, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBUETON. |



Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,000*000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, ' Most Stringent Reserves. Bonuses declared every year* Travelling Agent Ashburton IJDistrict— JaJm>s PtfpgE'r 3"" Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. 6 2







Notice of Removal. MB J. 17 BAIN, S%^-G EON DENTIST, Has Removed to Wardell^Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. , S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. A LWAYS in Stock.—A first t/\ 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.



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. EICHAEDSON, Commissioner.



COOKING RANGES. T3ABNINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, 2?ew Patent. Keeda no^setting, Can be used as open'fire. Ask For The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. A GENTLEMAN in good social and financial position wishes to correspond with refined and educated young lady, view to matrimony. Must be good looking and have a clear complexion and beautiful skin, such as those who use PLANTEKOA Oint ment and Soap. - W'l HY do we sell as many. Boots as all Vt the rest of the shops put together P The answer is simple. We sell nothing but the Best of Goods, and our prices are by far the Cheapest.—Mellor's,Tancredstreet..



WABD AND CO.'S UN RIVALLED ALES AND STOUT., Superior to English. TEY the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss Try the Eapid Lighting* Shirt Gloss. Try the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers. fcmoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICES. Neyv Zealand Insurance Com pany, Established, 1859. Capital—One Million. THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality. Paid up Capital and Reserves, £400,000 Fire and Marine Risk?, Also, Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Rates. NICOLL BROS; Agents.



FAT LAMBS AND SHEKP. TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTPON AND Surrounding District. "VTSTE 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 MARKET VALUES throughout the comicg season. NrCOLL BROS. ASHBUETON. T. H. Undrill E. Undrill T. H. UNDEILL & CO.



17IURNISHING UNDEETAKEES JJ AMD EMBALMEES TANCEBD STEEET, ASHBUETON EVEET EEQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths in stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt



WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEEEFOED STEEET CHEISTCHURCH. Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Euston & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBURTON OEFICE, The Arcade. Representative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATUEDAY. MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS jUSTD PINTS. npHE BEST IN THE MAEKET. Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messes Sheab man Bros.



,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 GUARANTCED. ST. GEORGE JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats AEE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all ' grocers.



Support Local Industry, Save 2£o£ey» And^Ensure a Comfortable Fireside by using Mount Somers Coal. ii/j oxr mx sonmts oo a l IS THE Best and the Cheapest Household Coal, bar none, of all the Coal 3 found on the Eastern divide of the Middle Island. JOSHUA TUCKER WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STEEET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), 'WT'Bl OLE SALE and retail Tinware IT Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. I



BUSINESS NOTICESy, A Sweetmeat that is also nourishing r.rid sustaining is always acceptable alike to men, wotncn, and|children, particularly to those who cannot take nourishmeiat in the usual forms and shapes in which it is offered to th|m. is rich in nutriment, and contains all the valuable elements of the Cocoa Bean. Sold Everywhere in Id., 3d. aqd 6d. Packets. ASK FOR ; . fating (Chooofate



we are ca;sh bijyees of PEIME MILLING^ WHEAT z OFFICE IN ARCADE; Open TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS CORNSAOKS SUPPLIED, f^ D'TCTTTViri DONE ON FARMERS' VjlilollllAJr ACCOUNT. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS COMPANY, -- D. WOOD, Manager.



mm 30.000 . ■■—BL COOKING fc^=-^g| RANGES I J^m^SZSmJ—^^^ii—^2j *n Use in the Colonj'. They burn Lignite a* r_* tuaaygggj' True Coal, or Wood, up to 2ft 6in. Uo| ni *^° ?e^inff Ta^^WMriW' a"N'»hj^l_lß With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he fE?si!n|*>§^"** <*II - °P en> Splendid Bread Bakers. With lll"^"^*'j| ul"''trVi»i ~*%lMm cas^ *ron or COPPer boilers. The copper ImHHNI hi *S*™*«»i3K boilers are large and tin lined inside. IfljSsiSsH iH*———pJMP Eepairs are a minimum. Made in all Pl_JiL^^i wWHBBBv sizes, single or double. High or low pres npQlliiiiiiiiaaiiQimalHiiHnß^^B Sold by all Ironmongers from whom 7^^^^ Ca talo^ixes can be obtained, or from the makers, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin !



BEL.FAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANtiMEb, ARE THE BEST TilOK TUENIPS, EAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHEE CEOP 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 EVEEYWHEKE LAST SEASON. If there is no agent in your district, send to the Office for Price List and Testimonials. OAMERBURTT FEOZEN MEAT AKD DAIRY PBOPUOB EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED, F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Christchurch.



SMOKE ONLY N E W- VENUS. A PERFECT TOBACCO/



The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter-{ bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVERT description of Merchandise and Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. Amongst others we have the following properties for Sale by Private Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres Mayfield ... 872 acres, leasehold May field ... 967 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Rangitata .., 650 „ , Hinds ... 1800 „ j Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 j Baling ... 595 „ I Westerfiold ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ ) T. F. GIBSON Manager g | XT IS THE ~ i JU JL BEST isbS e STARCH ÜBBI NO OTEEK Procurable from all Grocers and Stora- ; keepers throughout the colony, :



I BUSINESS NOTICES , i here's No Place xLike - - - 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 j.ttio 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, &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 " Drop us a Line," and transact your business with us by letter. . - STRANGE & COMPANY, COMPLETE HCUSE FORNIBBEBS, CHRISTCHURCH.



Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store, (The Well Known Boot Shop) Xf 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 Asii burton. They are just the class of Boot you require, eomething neat and pretty, and every pair is GUARANTEED to give satisfaction. Eemember that MELLOR Sells HUNDREDS of Pairs of Boots and Shoes every week, i thatfisthe reason why he can Sell so much, CHEAPEE than any other Boot Firm in I ■ Ashburton. N «.> W i .-v-Y* >I;RTJMIv T' '■ * UY. We can supply you with any class of Boot you require. You get your pick from Thousands of Pairs at that well-known Boot Shop— M E<L L OR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE.



i§x|| 3' 011 rec yourself from all Tyre troubles ■ ii>c|l fl&Plli These Durabie Tyres can be relied B%p| i||gß*ii ||1§ on for Twelve Months' Hard Riding on all HrcH ' ltt<^la || - classes and conditions of roads . Bcffiß lllSk- T r BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. 1118 m The Diinlop Pneumatic TyreJCo. o! Aust. Ltd., i|&Si i 123 LlcJitleid Street. CiHstchurch, NX liiSfi And at Melbourbe, Sjatiey. Anelaidi, Perth,ami Brisbane.



PROPERTIES FOR SALE ! T HA V E FOE SALE—SEVERAL GOOD jj FARMS _.j In the Ashburton County, , Amongst them being— ! 90 Acres, near Tinwald, improved 1936 Acres, Bankside, subdivided, 'well 233 „ Mitcham Road, improved watered, house of eight rooms, 3000  grass land, Lyndhurst stable, wool shed, etc , 53 „ Carter's Terrace, extra heavy 140 Acres, Ashburton Forks, subdivided land into 5 paddocks, house, stable, and 476 „ Spring by m, improvement, chaff house, well fenced and watered, nearly new land good 962 Acres, Mount Hutt, good house and 200 Acres, Buccleuch, subdivided, house, stable „,.,., j woolshed stable; all in good order 404 Acres, Elgin, ieavy and light land, 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, subdivided, well watered; house, I Tancred Street, Ashburton stable, shed and sheep yards i 900 Acreß, Fairfield, thoroughly improved 1800 Acres, Newlands.; subdivided and well 155 „ Tinwald watered, improved ; good house, 1200 Acres, Doric, subdivided into eight stable, and granary , paddocks ;12 stall stable and chaff 112 Acres^ Hinds j house, hut; all sown down in English 87 Acres, Alford Forest Soad grass this year ~ 80 Acres, Elgin 400 Acres, Barrhill, subdivided; seven 122 Acres, Hinds roomed house, stable, trap house, etc 596 Acres, Hinds 660 Acres, Rangitata South; subdivided, 100 Acres, Cairnbrao five roomed house, stable, granary, 550 Acres, Lauriston, well fenced, Bubdi woolshed, sheep yards, etc vided, land of good quality, stable, 4 545 Acres near Pendarves, subdivided, roomed house, thoroughly improved well watered, house, grain store, and GOO Acres, Westerfield all necesssiry outbuildings 495 Acres, Coldstreana, Hinds 45 Acres, Tinwald 2100 Acres, Alford Forest, good sheep 512 Acres, Buapuna, subdivided, well country watered, with house, stable, black- 500 Acres, Lyndhurrt, thoroughly un smith's shop proved , 290 Acres, Winchmore, subdivided, house 520 Acres, Seaview, first-class agricultural of six rooms land with every improvement 169 Acres, Lismore Leasehold; house, 324 Acres, Highbank, I-ease in perpetuity, .stable chaff and trap house House, Stubles, and all necessary 1693 Acres, Kangitata improvements. D. THOMAJS, I \ Ashburton f



Every person who has tried TUSSICUEA says the same thing. It is absolutely i infallible in all cases. STANDISH A 1S TD PEEEOE Photographers under tbe Iloyal patronage ri the i'riEce and Pr.ncesa of Wales. Studio Hi^h Street, Christchurcli. t If -you Slave Prseumatic Tyres you nma I have "a reliable article, otherwise tl|ey,are a, constant source of amioy&nce. Consider | ing that the IDEAL TYRE c- sta no more I than the average piiie, it is hardly to be i wondered that this brand has become so deservedly popular..-—-A.dvt.



The- PUgue of Cowmplbn. # \ J^.- It is popularly supposed that *!f . W consumption is inherited. This\|^ ' ;tfjji is an error. Consumptive -ten>v|V J?'& dencies are inherited but the W W disease itself cannqfe he. Con-\f/ && 1* sumption is caused by the attacks |^ v 3*. of germs upon the lung tissues, w; ..i TKf These tissues will, if weak, break rafo down under the.attacks. >*>-°Pll^ tf|i. mih weak lungs -should fortify yf and strengthen .them ..agauistfelJ f disease. There as jnothing ; that 'Jjfo will do this so effectually as W % Lane's ' f W Emulsion o/# % Cod Liver Oil)$ fznd '^Creasote'M Ifc supplies the vital elements bo Jy. $Hp'ouch needed by those afilictni \f/ 4*&4 w iiii weak kings, bronchitis, eon- Wfcf ffl -igifcTiption aud wasting diseases. W &Mu*ix:*^ disease by revitalizing \l/ Ms itWs UcoA and building healthy £§•* Witissue. It is very pleasant toJK Wtake, :«ai- not upset the\jf/ i% stomanfc Even little children iriv w like U :nns asl' f« M- YourX * cbemwU-ivWRr a-«U t 'npply you \f/ twith .L-i»o'E iSJnVakiOli. ; ilk'd '■■■ Price :W.and A r «, . *{* 4 Ss? " ''' i'i'-TRGus•" ,b^ause itsW ■ -■■■■■26^



TO SHEEPOWNERS. GOOD PRICES ASSURED. HMATSON AND Co., beg to inform . holders of Sheep and Lambs that should they be looking for a Market and decide to try Addingtoj), that they will be glad to receive Consignments. There is no need to write to them; just consign Matson's, Addington. The firm will carefully untruck and classify each lot, and if the price bid at Auction is not sufficient on a basis of the ci.f. Prices current for Frozen Meat, they will have the Sheep sent to either Isling ton or Belfast, and on receipt of Weights will sell forward or ship as Clients may desire. Prompt Payments.-Consign MATSON'S, Addington. To Those Who Have Landed Property to Sell. Send Particulars of your Properties to H. MATSON AND CO. The Firm is recognised as the greatest medium of exchange in Canterbury, and Buyers from all parts are constantly en quiring and making inquiries from them. They are always willing to receivft particulars through any local Agent, and to work in conjunction with them, which must be to the benefit of the owner. They ad vertise all Properties in their Quarterly . Be view, which is circulated throughout the world. They advertise likely Properties in their regular column, free of cost to Owners, and other charges are on the lowest scale, if you have a place for sa,le, avail - yourself of their services. Lt co^ts nothing uniess bale is made, and uo fear of _ your Properly beiig hawked or depreciated. Ureat lacts. They can always assist P urehastsrs, being hand and glove with Mouoyed Clients. -' *■ - MATSON'S, -, 6 143 Christchurch