The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol. xxi No. 580!

Ashburtoii t T^nrßday, October. 3,), 1902

Price - One Penny

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NAPfEB, Oct. 29

Two seamen of the ship Blenheim -were befoie the Court to-day on a charge of wil ful neglect of duty. From the evidence it appeared that the men joined the ve&Fel in Wellington and signed articles for the voyage Home at £5 a month each. They contended, however, that although they signed in this manner it was only done so that an advance might be made to them to pay debts due at Wellington, it being understood they would receive their dis charge when the vessel reached Napier. The case for the prosecution is that the, men signed for the voyage Home with the full knowledge of what they were doing. Accused were renlauded for a week owing to the illness of Captain Colville. Hamilton, October 29

The first Waikato Agricultural and Pastoral Association's Show was held to-day in glorious weather. The entries compare favorably with those of former years, except for fat sheep, which, show a falling off, owing to so many being sent to Australia. There was a large exhibition of farm implement-, the Southland Co., Cambridge, being the largest exhibitor. Thames, October 29,

Hon. J. McGrowan, speaking to his sup porters, stated plainly that while willing and anxious in the future as in the past to study and conserve the interests of the miners he would not entertain a policy of confiscation of properties in which £1000 may have been spont merely because financial troubles arose. Considerable enthusiasm was shown in the preliminary meeting.

Wellington, Oct. 29

Judgment was delivered in the Court of Appeal yesterday in the cases against the Assets Company argued at'the last sittings of the Court in reference to the titles of blocks of land in the Gisborne district, known as Waingaroma No, 3, md R&nga tira. Judgment was given for theplaintiffs in accordance with the opinion of .the majority of the Court, with costs .£3OO, and disbursements. The defendant Company obtained leave to appeal to tho Privy Ooun oil in the first case, and applied for leave in the second case. Judge Williams held that; nothing in the conduct of the Company could be considered a3 fraudulent or im proper. Judge Edwards considered that the issue of the certificate of title had been obtained by fraud within the meaning,;'of the Land Transfer Act, but be did nof impute to those who had acted for the Company any motive other than a desire to do what they honestly considered to be their duty to the Company.



SHIPPING. fpHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING X COMPANY'S LINE Eoyal Mail Steamers for London. Via Mont© Video, Teneriffe, and Plymouth.! Best accommodation for all classes of ' Passengers. Probable To Sail Steamer. Tonß Final Port, about Binrataka 7765 Wellington Oct. 3Q Tongariro 7661 — Nov. 27 Wabanui 5708 — To follow Buapehu* 7705 - - » Paparoa* 6563 — „ * Twin Screw^ For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTOHURCH. fiASE Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Ruston & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBXJRTON 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 Stringent Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District~ James Pipe; Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. ASHBURTON HOTEL. J. MULLAN. Proprietor. r^ENTRALLY situated. Good accomoda \j tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales of the best brands only. Free Stabling. 8 287 CENTRAL HOTEI7 ASHBURTON. W. H. DARDIS Proprietor. BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. Free Stabling. 8 246



SHAW, SAVTLL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOE 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. Xaramea 6563 J. Burton Well'n N0v.13 _*Athenio 12230 CKempson Well'n Dec. 11 Kumara 6034 Scotland Well'n To fol. Maori 5317 Moffat — •Gothic 7755 W. Kidley — * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Pull particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BROS. 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- i mest in Christchurch papers. 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. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. BUSINESS NOTICES.



BUSINESS NOTICES. New Zealand Insurance Com-! pany Established, 1859. Capital—One Million. THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality. I'aid up Capital and Eeserves, . • - Fire and "Marine EisKs, Also, ' Eisks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &o, accepted at Lowest Current Bates. NICOLL BROS, ; Agents. : C. PANNELL, TAILOR AND MEECEE, 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. WARD AND CO.'S UNRIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English. INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600,000' BAS already been added to Policies in the Department. TtnVis 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. IT is a well-known fact that Jas. Melloe can give much better "value in Boots and Shoes than any other Shop in Ashburton.



ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. \/l E A. WHITAKEE, late manager of i.v I Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience. Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton Eiver



HENRY STEPHENSON. IN response to appeals from a number of my Clients to include the Sale of Farms, Town Properties, Suburban Properties, Sections, etc., in my business, I have de ,-j 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 SATUEDAY 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. HENRY STEPHENSON, " Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBUETON. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. tA LWAYS in Stock.—A first f% 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. Notice of Removal. MR J.K BAIN, nURGSON DENTIST, Has Eemoved to Wardell's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchjireh. SPAEKLING ALES V^ AND STOUT. Fobty Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 COOKING RANGES. X> AENINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as open'fire. Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. TEY the Eapid Lighting Shirt Glosa Try the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Try the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Soldi by all leading grocers. ' {



Mount Somers Hotel. W J A; CLAY, Proprietor j HAVING Purchased this well known . Hotel, lam now prepared to recede Visitors and the General Public. Best Accommodation. Every attention ] given. i Only the Best Brands of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. 8 57 Somerset Hotel, ASHBUKTON. THE 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, i Proprietor. 8277 DINEEN'S Railway Refreshment Rooms. I BEG to thank all my friends for their I 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 WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOREY'S TEBMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Eailway Station.) F. W. MILLWAED, ... 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. Term's 8s per day; £2 2s per week. 230 Cafe De Paris Hotel, Cashel Stbeet, CHEISTCHUECH. THIS First-class Hotel, after undergoing extensive alterations and refurnishing on most modern lines, is NOW OPEN TO RECEIVE VISITOES and TOUEISTS, 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: ss6dper day; 35sper week. 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty i pans or nothing.



When you get. inside the Polling Booth, sco that the Returning Officer gives you two Spapera. BEAD THE LOCAL OPTIO& PAPER VERY CAREFULLY, so that you thoroughly understand it. Now look afc it. Don't hurry! Never mind the lines at the very top of the paper. The only lines that concern you are the three which begin with the words, Run your pencil through the FIRST of these three lines OHLY, the line which ends with the word " CO3MTIWCJE." You don't want the -licenses to continue, so Strike Out that line and that line only. Score every word of it out plainly, AND BE SURE THAT YOUR PEFOIL DOES NOT TOUCH ANY OTHER LINE ON THE PAPER. 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 claims to vote io not reach the proper quarter, so make quite sure by personal enquiry-



', BUSINESS NOTICES TRY AUSLEBROOK AND COB MILK KISSES. A Delicious Confection.. The Original and Only True Kiss is made by Aulsebrook & Co, see that their name is on every wrapper -» 30000 ■.„.., \m « cooking I£^M% RANGES llc.T^v'^^tS—-—-- iii^Tmiiwiiiii^M n Use in the Colony. They burn Lignite (i i ■ |U| -a _^ True Coal, or AVood, up to 2ft 6in. \\ h pyS^ ff^^^^C letting Reauired. * 5 ' |||ifejffw Jil^ aNZf~^OfEp With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he • _fw^s SK^^^*^*l i open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With i ( i'l pffflyj T}t'"''^'j^u' ■'~|lJ§_ cas^ ron or copper boilers. The copper t ' HISSt If boilers are large and tin lined inside. ' \ Kgg»f»^ icSSSSESE^^ Repairs are a minimum. Made in all I ■_■ wBB^SEShb I sizes, single or double. High or low pres- Kof—SbaßMH—■ yjMM_a__aH_fl a^ Ironmongers from whom ' C a talogues can be obtained or from the H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin MADEFROM THE PURE JUICE OF THE APPLE pßO^roß s FLETCHER. HUMPHREYS &C? CATHEDRAL SQUARE. CHRISTCHURCH. BELFAST AND FAIBFIELD FREEZING WORKS MAN UREB ? ARE THE BEST T7IOR TURNIPS,- EAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP 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 EVEEYWHERE 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, 139 Hereford Street, Chriatchuroh.



•; BUSINESS jSOi'IUES. | There's No Place Like j -- - STRANGE'S -- - | For FURMTURF. I '< i "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 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. :o •-• — 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 fir3t 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 ibusiness with us by letter. - ' j STRANGE & COMPANY, COMPLETE HOUSE FCRNISHERS, j CHRISTCHURCH.



ITftE NEW (§lll% VULCANISEIMfX thistyre-E 1 •%.» iMi Jpr^y- 1 to au cyclists. It is manufactured | DLii^LVP m r" I Qdef a tydfaolic pressure of J2OO | «•*• »».««. ■•» J 1 lbs. to the square inch, rendering | T/RE MRv I Partin g of rubber and fabric an | -—* } - mj ~-ft A impossibility, and thus saving fully ! v^Un^^f jf/V 50 P ef cen*' °* &** troubles associated | with pneumatic tyres. Ask your | SZ*^ l3Bc Agent to show you a sample. IT g // ' Vkn» W*LL D 0 TKE REST* <r, I // Jlllkliiiilif ■ NONE GENUINE / iT^jK * J^Sm '"ie un'op Pnew«iatfo Tyre Co. g <"^ //IhH' 128 Lichfield St -' Ohbistchttiich, N.Z. I J € ■40W%^$' jjjflt- Mm Aud at Melboun2& Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, I Wire Netting! Wire Netting! WE have just landed "Ex Autheme," 20,000 yards Wire Netting, all sizes and all guagos. Sheep Netting (centre strand). PIG NETTING, , FOWL NETTING, | CHICK NETTING, BIED NETTING, FRUIT TREE NETTING. Prices from One Penny per yard. Hurdles, Gates, Barb Wire, Plain Wire, Iron Standards, Stakes, Posts, Eto., always in Stock. W, H. COLLINS & CO., Ironmongers, Painters, Timber and Coal Merchants/ Sawmiliers. SMOKK ONLY N E W V E.N.U S. A PEHFIiCT TOBACCO, I



It's a Manly Act- An Ashburton Citizen Speaks for the Benefit of his FellovrCituens A plain-straightforward statement, A grateful acknowledgment of help, Telling a personal experience, Making it public fortho public good, la's a-manly act, It's a manly net because it helps others. Svi many people havo been misled, So many claims, marie .that were not truej An Asliburtou nian ppiiiks here, Speaks in the' interest of humanity, L'emoves the stumbling block of doubt, i No bet lev jrroof can he had. j Mr C. W. Andrews, East Belt, Ashburton, 1 states :— "Some months ago I was attacked by a bad pain in the small of my back. It used me rather hardly for a time. I suppose it must have beeu cold in the kidneys, for during the past 12 months I have boen sub ject to this sort of thing-, and to protect the part I wore a flannol belt. I saw Doan's Backache Kidney Fills .were recommended for this sort of complaint during my last attack, and I procured a box at the Ash burton Drug; Company in East Street. This | medicine relieved me shortly after I began 'to use it. Anybody -with such, troubles should try this medicine; if they do they will net be disappointed." Success has brought up many imitations of Doan's FA)?,, but there is nothing just aa good as the remedy which relieved Mr j Andrews of his pains, therefore ask for • Doan's backache kidney pills. They are i sold by all chemists and storekeepers at-3s per box (six boxes 16s 6d), or will be posted on receipt of price by the proprietors, Foster, McCl*llon Co., 76 Pitt Street, Sydney, N.SW. But be sure they are Doan's.



WOOL, WOOL. IF not already a staunch client of ours we hope you soon will be. We want your business. We assert that every man should adhere to his own trade, as one cannot successfully cope with ten or twelve different classes of business. If he attempts it someone's interests must suffer. Ovv business- is the STOCK AND WOOL BUSINESS. _ We have been brought up to it, and it is well known that we arc Experts. We do ( not care what other- .firms do. We assert that we can show better averages than anyone else. Do not be led away or coerced into the belief that anyone can sell—such is not the case. Firstly —A man must be a judge of what he is selling. Secondly—He must be in touch with values. . « rhirdly-«-He must have the confidence of the buyers. Fourthly—He must have discretionary ability. Fifthly—He must be capable of advising his clients. Finally—We assert that you cannot make an auctioneer. It is a gift, and good men are not procurable. - Do not run away with the idea that any one can sell. Our experience is that- per haps it is all very well on a rising market, but all markets are not rising ones, and the very one to which your consignmerit^may coma forward might be a weak one, and you may lose enough on that sale to amply justify jour securing the services of the best man. We 10/>k after all. consignments us though they were our own, our clients beingr our first and only consideration. You can rely upon prompt payments, personal supervision, careful valuations, and no sacrifices, therefore hesitate no longer, send your consignments to H. MATSON and Co., Addington. Ashburton representative— David Thomas. Wool Packs, Grain Sacks, Twine, Berger's Branding Compound supplied at lowest current rates. ' • Cash advances made against the Growing Clip either for Lecal Sale or Shipment up to any amount. ■ I We are the local Agents for Messes H ] Dawson and Co., Wocl Brokers, London. H. MATSON AND CO,