

Vol xxi. No. 5787

Ashburton : Monday, October 13, 1902

Price - One Penny



SHCPPiNG. mHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING X COMPANY'S LINE Royal Mail Steamera for London. Via Monte Video, Teneriffe, and Plymouth. Best accommodation for all classes of Passengers. * Probable To Sail Steamer. Tons Final Port. about Eimutaka 7765 Wellington Oct. 30"! Tongariro 7661 — Nov. 27 Wakanui 5706 — To follow Buapehu* 7705 — „ Paparoa* 6563 — „ * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FEIEDLANDER BEOS., Ltd. BHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOE LONDON. EOYAL Mail Steamers, with superioi accommodation for all classes of pas cengers, calling at Monte Video or Eio Teneriffe and Plymouth. Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. Karamea 6563 J. Burton WelTnNov.l3 *Athenic 12230 CEempsonWell'nDeo.ll Kumara 6034 Scotland WelTnTofol. 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 BEOS. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under:— For Wesfcport and Grey mouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment; ia Christchurch papers. Dunedin — 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. FEEEIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. j " "business notices. HENRY STEPHENSON. IN response to appeals from a number of my Clients to include the Sale of Farms, Town Propertie?, 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 CHARGE. 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 myptompt and best attention. My Weekly Sale of Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, Furniture, etc., as usual, EVEEY 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. A«ENT: Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. ( Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and 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, ASHBURTON. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Tunaru. « A LWAYS in Stock.—A first; T7 -A- class selection of Marble i—<t. and Granite Monuments. v-ip*> — 11 Designs and estimates may be } I inspected at the establishment 4** of Mr John Wilson, Painter, * Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style. Notice of Removal. MR J. 17 BAIN, QI.UROEON DENTIST, Has Removed to Wardell's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956, CROWlir BREWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. /CELEBRATED SPARKLING. ALES \j 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. "DARNINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New. Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as open^fire. Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. TRY the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers.



BUSINESS NOTICES. For CYCLING SHOES, GO TO 11. Pannell, Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christchurcl CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and flu stool Write for instructions for self measuremeni FIT GUARANTCED. TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTCHURCH. /"I ASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. r 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. Ross' Antidote and Ointment The Great Herbal Remedy for Purifying the Blood. IHE following unsolicited Testimonial by a gentleman well known in Ash burton, speaks for itself : — Masterton, August 28,1901. Ross Antidote Company, Dear Sirs, —I feel it my duty to give you ■this enclosed testimonial in favour of Ross* Antidote for purifying the blood. I have been a great sufferer for many years from ulcerated stomach, indigestion, 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 I 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 to 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 Bbos., and Shearman Bros., Ashburton. C. PANNELL, TAILOR AND MERCER, 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, TTAS 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. ISMSAPARIiiJL WARD AND CO.'S UNRIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English.. INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600,000 i 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. RICHARDSON, j Commissioner. I



BUSINESS NOTICES. New Zealand Insurance Com pany Established, 1859. Capital—Ono Million. THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonia Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality. Paid up Capital and Eeserves, .£400,000 Fire and Marine Risks, Also, / Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at [Lowest Current Kates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. J. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS 1 AGENT, ARCADE, ASH BURTON. I AM A BUYER OF MEAT AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & PEAS, Dn Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188 - LONDON BUTCHERY TANCRED STREET. - ' HAVING taken over the Business of the late Sam. E. Burnard, as from Ist July, instant, I beg to inform all my Friends, and Customers of the late Pro prietor, that I will carry on the Butchery Business in above Premises, and trust the support extended to me in the past will be continued. Quality and punctuality guaranteed. Families waited on Daily. W. H. KOBINSON ASHBURTON" HOTEL J. MULLAN. Proprietor. f~SENTRALLY situated. Good accomoda- K^f tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales ofjthe best brands only. Free Stabling. 8 287 CENTRAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. W. H. DARDIS Proprietor. BEST Brands paly 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. 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 Somerset Hotel, ASHBURTON. 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, Proprietor. 8 277 WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOREY'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. 7 230 Cafe De Paris Hotel, Cashel 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. Teems: 5s 6d per day; 35s per week. 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor.



I -- BUSINESS NOTICES IMPORTED' »lliiiJiwi! ***»». —,!.-». ■■ L> O H ■B1 ÜBo »*»wisskSfe=e=- BELFAST A|D FAIRFIKLD .FREEZING WORKS MANURES, AR& T&E BKBT T^OE TUENIPS, EAPE, WHEAT,/AND ANY OTHER CEOP special! manures are made to suit any kind of Soil or description of Crop. Samples 01 soil analysed free of cost to Farmers using our Manure. SATISFACTION GIVEN BVEEYWHEEE LAST SEASON. If there is no agent in your district, send to the Office for Price List and Testimonials. ! Canterbury Frozen Meat ;aiid Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited. P. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, ; 139 Hereford Street, Chriatchurch. ~~~ em 30000 '  pll _ COOKING Jtt> I^o% !. GANGES 1 J^ZZmmii^mLmZ^ ■aMMm«O«3I n £c m the Colony. They burn Lignite 1 "— ' t—**?—t "- ■!"■ ■■'. *m* mt \ True Coal, or "Wood, up to 2ft Gin. J "•' ?^^^" Setting Eeauired. * ?5 ' Ifiiotef ' l^*^iKi- P With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he 7 V~»fr§ yE^^%9* °Pen- Spleudid Bread Bakers. With r"jg%g e*j ■ j cast iron or copper boilers. The_ copper ', ! MGKB *v^^^ boilers are large and tin lined inside, - I v I^^ssl SSSSSS I Eepairs are a minimum. Made in all I tSSm S^ ■ |JBB9EK||Z »•. sizes, single or double. High or low pres- MS"7'"™sl "^""'^g &,- ?^ 'I i"lTi||lf iv Bure boilers. ■ M£mraß|TMwawMwrmOTiTMWMiitll£^ ' Sold by all 'Ironmongers from whom ~kssßl Catalogues can be obtained or i'rom the makers, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin liiMlll'liWHißWiiHiMiC'iiii ifin i !^s^s^^B»^^^gaß^saatii^-aa^a^^jpgil Pure TEAS of FINEST Quality! «JsssJla Brand ®&® %®gs These Teas are blends ot absolutely the FINEST TEAS PROCURABLE. Silnii ■ * ■ Ilii Each Brand is ot a different character and I flavour but of FINEST Quality. COLOMBO .. io \& Brand. Pure Ceylon § Ask your Grocer for these well-known Brands ol Teas and ... j ACCEPT NO OTHER, Insure your life in the MANNING St/CO'S Australian Mutual Provident Society. NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, Funds Exceed £17,000000. — IN QUARTS AND PINTS. Most liberal Policy Conditions, mHE BEST IN THE MAEKET. Most economical Management, JL Most Stringent Reserves. g^ the Brandg Qf Bonuses declared every year. ENGLISH ALES. Travelling Agent Ashburton District- Agents for Ashburton—Messes Shear man Bkos. James Pipe; "' Address letters-Post Office, Ashburton. CLAEIDGE'S STABLES, LI" T ~\T 1-^ THK (Late McConnell's). i § it b TSISST _i_ .I_J JL _ Tancbed Street, Ashbueton. IS THE QVp A I>pO BEST C 3 1. i.\»\_/XJL 13EST accommodation and attention for ■>•••■<"< vn (VVI j;- -*-^ Town and Country visitors. Üblli LW Uli-iC'" , Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed- ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse Procurable from all Grocers and btore- lipping done. keepeis throughout the colony. F. P. CLAEIDGE, . Proprietor. Strap's for value in Boots and Shoes | Telephone No. 91. 687 ' i



__ BPiSISEss NOTICES. _ 1 here's No Place Like 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" 1 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. 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^easonable"prices. If you reside too far from Christchurch to come and see us, vou| should "Drop us a Line," and transact your business with usbyj letter. STRANGE & COMPANY, ! COMPLETE BOUSE FURNISHERS, ; CHRISTCHURCH" «... dawn*.iffM*-——W f i • nil in ■■!■■iaii«niaißiiM«iwiii^MWM»«MWiiß—i^—n—xrriMTHMi'ww 11 »r»r»w 'S&%\ \?^Sft~sss you free yourself from all Tyre troubles r l!hR/p$ 9 f^^'J^^i and worries. |t<£v* R^Sa f^jy^t?^/ These Durable Tyres can be relied i jp^S-fn {''fj on for Twelve Months' Hard Riding on all Sji^lll ! i||*V%\ CH classes and conditions of roads. ....... siy£?|l ' -x 3'!*/ BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. |||jj \5^S. X^j, I-'*' 7!ie Dlinl°P Pnearaatic Tyre Co, of Aust Ltd., I- !2>> LicM;<c!U Mraet, C!irls:church, N.Z. ' >t v " si' Aiul at Mclbuuiur, fcjtiiii-y. Aui^iniuu, Twili, hu'l Brisbane.; " i Mellor's Zealandia Boat Store, (The Well Known Boot Shop) | HAS 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 Ash burton. They are just the class of Boot you require, something neat and pretty, and every pair is GUARANTEED to give satisfaction. Eemember that MELLOR Sells HUNDREDS cf Pairs of Eoots and Shoes every week, that is the reason why he can Sell so much CHEAPER than any other Boot Firm in Ashburton NOW IS YOUR TIME TO BUY. 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— - MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE. SMOKE ONLY .NEW YE N US. A P£uF Or TOBACCO,



The Resettlement of South Africa. «c, ,— THE WORK OF THE CONSTABULARY. JOHANNESBURG, AuGUBT2 An enormous stretch of sparsely in habited country such as the Transvaal and Orange' River Colony presents many diffi culties in the way of its proper administra tion. Magistrates are necessarily unable to keep in close touch with all the district* which in many cases are as large as York shire, and therefore much of the work, the close intercourse bo necessary to the proper settlement of the country districts, devolves on the South African Constabulary. In deed, it is the opinion of those best able to judge that our future success in the new colonies depends more Dn two departments — the constabulary and the education de partment —than on all the others. It is pleasing, therefore, to be able to re -1 cord that so far both appear to have gained the goodwiU'of the country. The Consta bulary under General Baden-Powell seems to possess the saving grace of enthusiasm, from thp General himself down to the latest joined rescruit. Both officers and men are encouraged to learn Dutch. The many advantages derived from the ». presence of the Constabulary are fully ap preciated. Firstly, every farmhouse ia patrolled twite a week, and thus the coun- _ try is protected; and, secondly, the Con stabulary by their constant presence pre vent any trouble on the part of the natives, who in many cases have evinced a trucu lent disposition. Near Roos Senekal the farmers were afraid to return to their farms on account of the natives. General Baden- Powell immediately despatched a troop, whereupon the Boersreoccupied their farms, and showed in every way their gratitude to the Constabulary, bringing them fowls and oil er articles of food. - The system adapted by General Baden, Powell is the same throughout the two* colonies. The Constabulary are divided into four divisions—Western Transvaal, ; Northern, Eastern, and Orange River Colony. There are 7000 constabulary in the Transvaal, and 3000 in Orange River Colony/ The districts are divided and sub divided into wards, and troops of 100 men are distributed so as to cover the whole country, some posts even reaching Limpopo. Instruc tions Mre- issued enjoining politeness and . advisableness of everywhere trying to show the inhabitants that the Constabulary are a protecting, not a spying, force. One of the greatest difficulties has been the management of the National &'cou*s in relation, to the other Boers; and General Baden-Powell has solved it in a character istic method. Of 240 burghers who joined the force in the Transvaal he has made three troops irrespective of the Scouts, and • the people are otherwise told frankly that they must settle their differences among themselves. 'Apparently this method has been most successful, since no ..complaints are hoard from either side. The force is feeling with others the scarcity of transport. The troops in the % outlying districts live in about a tenth of the blockhouses, rill of which are placed unuer their charge; lmt they nre prepared to build posts and barracks for the different divisional headquarters. The force a'so dibliibutes the mails in the out districts, usivg the blockhouses, which ;iro of great iulvant;iga in this work. In fact", every faair.er iv the country is brought into closu intercourse with the British, and so far Iho result has been moat happy. .'1 he Constabulary appear to have gcimed rapidly' the full confidence of * the Boers. ■ In conclusion, Jt-is worth "no'trng that the Constabulary form a self-contained com munity, possessing their own architects, . builders, brick-layers, printers, supply and transport departments, and hospitals. The work of the force altogether appears to be conducted in the most thorough fashion. The men are embued with trn excellent esprit do corps, officers and non-commis sioned officers are instructed in the elements . of law, and Geneial Baden-Powell retains no officer or man who has proved unsuit able. .-: . • BUSINESS NOTICES. 11. McSHERRI, T>ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, 1> Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. WOOI, 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. Our 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 caro 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. Thirdly—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 consignment may como 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 look after all consignments its though they were%ir own, our clients being our first and only consideration. You can roly.upon prompt-payments, personal supervision, caretul... valuations, and no sacrifices, therefore hesitate no longer, send your consignments to H. MATSON and Co., . Addington.j . Ashburton representative— DAviD°T^9^fi^7 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. We are the local. Agents for Messrs H Dawson and Co., Wod Brokers,.London. '; and co. ■ :" ■