The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. JN To. 5841

Ashbtufon : Wednesday, December 17,. 1903

Price - One penny



SHIPPING. rpHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING JL .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 Waimate 5610 Wellington Jan. 3 Papanui 6882 Jan. 21 Tongariro* 7705 — „ Rimutaka 7765 Wakariui 5706 * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FEIEDLANDEE BEOS., Ltd. p—wi ■•■[ vmmummm ■■—■■■■ ■ ■ —U, SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOE LONDON. ROYAL Mail Steamers, with superior accommodation for all classes of pas sengers, calling at Monte Video or Eio, Teneriffe and Plymouth. Vessel; Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. *Athenic 12230 CKempson WelTn Dec. 11 fßang'tira 4045 Nicole: Lyt'ln. Dec. 20 •Gothic 7755 W. Kidley Well'n Jan. 8 Knmara 8034 Scotland Well'n Jan. 22 Maori 5317 Moffat ) — * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Pull particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BROS. UNION STEAMSHIP POMPANY 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- Tuesday and Saturday* Sydney, via Auokland — Alternate Thursdays. The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to -XJhristchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For f urtther particulars apply to F. FEREIMAN, Agent, Ashburtoii. i BUSINESS NOTICES. FOR SALE. mHE FOLLOWING PBOPEETIES :~ Acre, Hampstead; with Dwelling of 6 rooms, bath room, etc. Neatly laid out. Owner leaving district. Price low. Dwelling of 7 rooms, every convenience and i acre, Cameron Street West; good position. Terms easy. £ Acre, near Woollen Factory, and Dwelling of 4 rooms. A good invest ment. Hampstoad.—£ Acre, well stocked with fruit trees and nicely laid out, con taining Dwelling cf 5 rooms, wash house, stable, and other outbuildings. Must be sold. Owner leaving the district. £ Acre, with Dwelling of 5 rooms, Peter Street. A nice little property. Easy terms. i Acre, Burnett Street, nicely laid out with fruit trees; dwelling of 5 rooms. A very valuable property. No Reasonable Offer Refused. Easy terms can be arranged for any of the above. Broker for Taylor's Stream Coal and Lime Co. Shares on application. Agent: Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, * Limited Nbrwioh 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. _ Notice of Removal. MB J. "57 BAIN', QURGKON DSNTIST Has Eemoved to Wardell's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. ft A LWAYS in Stock.—A first TV ii class selection of Marble t-.J L--L and Granite Monuments. %~ipr _ ■ ] j Designs and estimates may be / 1 inspected at the establishment 4,^1 of Mr John Wilson, Painter, * Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style. I COOKING RANGES. ] TQAENINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as open'fire Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. WARD AND CO.'S TTNKIVAIiLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English:



BUSINESS NOTICES. j New Zealand Insurance Com- 1 pany 1 Established, 1859. , j Capital—One Million. i THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality. Paid up Capital and Eeserves, .£400,000 Fire and Marine Eiske, Also, Kisks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c # accepted at Lowest Current Bates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MEECHANTS, 139 HEEEFOED STREET CHEISTCHUECH, /^<ASE Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Euston & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBTTETON OFFICE, The Arcade. Eepresentative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATUEDAY. CENTRAL HOTEL ' I ASHBUETON. \ W. H. DAEDIS Proprietor. BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. ' Free Stabling. 8 246 i _ : __ ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. \lf E A. WHITAKEE, late manager of L? I Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience. Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton Eiver 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 DINEEN'S Railway Refreshment Rooms. I BEG to thank all my friends for their 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 beat wines and spirits kept. N.B. —Dunedin prize Ales always on tap. J. DINEEN, LESSEE. 10 — —. ■—mmi 1 Insure your life in the j Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,000*000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserves.* Bonuses declared every year* Travelling A ; .;eut Ashburton District— James Pipe; Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUAETS AND PINTS. mHE BEST IN THE MAEKET. Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messrs Sheab- MAN BEOS. ___« ANOTHEE shipment of Japanese China Cups and Saucers to hand. We are clearing them as before at 6s per dozen Gall early at Cabson and Co's



[ BUSINESS NOTICES. [ CYCLING SHOES/ j GO TO i M, 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 GUAEANTCED. INSURE NOW | WITH THE ; Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600 000 f'l AS already been added to Policies in 1 i. 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. Nearly three score years and ten, and a sufferer for a long period from '■ Rheumatism and Piles, but finds a cure at last in Plantekoa. j Taiti, Lower Hutt, Feb. 3,1902 Dear Sir, — I HA YE been a great sufferer for many years from Rheumatism, and Piles. I ' have been treated by doctors, 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 j LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK. i J. W MALCOLMSON, FARMERS 1 AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OF ISA 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 STOEEY'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 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 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. /CELEBRATED "SPARKLING ALES \y AND STOUT. Forty Prize Medals. ! In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. 1 Private Families Supplied. 7 134



J BUSINESS LOTTOS?;. SALE. SALE. SALE. NICHOLAS & PICKFORD WILL hold the first Claarins- Sale of BOOTS & SHOES. The first and Only Sale in four years, commencing TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1902 —_«, BEING OVEBSTOCKED AND IN WANT OF liOOM,. — In order to reduce Stock and make room for goods arriving, we will hold a Genuine Clearing Sale for 21 Pays. The Sto^k must be reduced. No consideration of profit will bo 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 oi visiting this Sale & securing some of the Bargains; Remember—-The primary object of this Sale is to reduce|stock. NICHOLAS &~PICKFORD, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON , * 45,000 " $F *—ijgalk COOKING Bj- —JL—4 (fir*" ■■■■■-^^jh In xjse in the Colony. They burn Lignite \ —ft —« True Coal» or Wood, up to 2ft 6in. PPWF r®>£> i ~To Settin S Required. L^J I \ "^C^^ I-. With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he cgggga I !lr3 open. Splendid Bread Bakers. "With j (wwedinTj \\ H. ..■ J== 4,jj t- cast iron or copper boilers. The copper , \ © /l WlMWgM&ii) boilers are large and tin lined inside. "":"" '■-"■'^^^^^zzZ^Z^^^ Eepairs are a minimum. Made in all 4—-Q~" ' .■,',■ ■7~~™£: sizes, single or double. High or low pres ""^^ ~^^ sure boilers. i Sold by all Ironmongers from whom I Catalogues can be obtained or from the f makers, H. E. SHAGKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin j 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, v* %./■ • ■ SgFZ/tei^tJ ■■■■■■;■ <^ , m£i fro^thTpohe jo ice of the apple "' g&tfFemAL SQUARE Clearing Sale of : : SADDLERY, ETC. : : "OEFOEE removing the Stock in my East Street Shop to my New Premises at Sealy t s ] Corner, I am holding a CLEAKING SALE of SADDLES, BRIDLES, WHIPS, . STACK COVERS, etc. WILLIAM PATCHING, Saddler & Harness Maker, East & Burnett St., Ashburton " ARAB," rrSHAH? r" AND "COLOMBO" TEAS. ALL GROCERS. BELFAST AND FAIEFIELD FREEZING WOEKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TT^OE TUENIPS EAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHEE CEOP SPECIAL MANURES are made to suit any kincTof Soil or description of Crop. Samples'oi soil analysed free of cost to Farmers using our Manure. [SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE 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. P. WAYMOTJTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Cbristchurch,



■ BUSINESS NUI'iCES j PHOTOGRAPHY. HALMA AND CO., Saunders' Iliiildings, Aehburton, \jy"E are doing one dozen Enamelled Cabinet Photos and One Enlarged Photo, mounted on a beautiful Plate Sunk Mount, for the low price oi 18s • 6«L 12s 6d. 12s (Id. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Remember this is for [the month of December only. "3 y»4X^Sii\ /Tr*nc»w<Es tr^cj^^s tt* will ctove a s $ ' iP*^ sS\ to all cyclists. It is manufactured g I H*U?J^li ®10& Mf fc I under a hydraulic pressure of 1200 R g&^w.s^i^srjr f I lbs^ t0 the square {och, rendering g | •PyDg? JBKnril rjf / parting of rubber and fabric sag H lul^H A impossibility, and thus saving fully | | v^jJ^a^T^^^ yi^ 50 per cent, of the troubles associated | I I y^^ lMfc Wß jfl/'} with pneumatic tyres. Ask your | I >V^^ >m Agent to show you a sample. IT | I /f m^^S W*LL Do THE EST* I 111 BSBBBI NONE CENUINE //PV\ J if SIW WITHOUT THIS / |JS ] | i\\ W^JtttC on Cover and Tllbß# I I \V YjM Sg Tho Dun'oP Pneumatlo Tyre Co. | * 'i ! of Aust> Lidl» I a^'(u^m/, Wf 128 LIOHKIEIiD ST., CHHISTCnUIICH, W.Z, | ||S /^Mz^Z- fsm f/\ iB And at Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, | Tfllll'l OATES: TJiUlfl HIIIm ■ GATES Ilfflfli^l HURDLES HURDLES SHEEP SHEARS PAINTING. '• PAINTING. THE BEST is tlie CHEAPEST. Visit Onr Establishment and obtain Prices. It"will jay you. w, H. COLL!M & CO., Ironmongers, Painters Timber and Coal Merchants Sawmiller^ WODL, ¥OOi L WOOL, I AM now making LIBEEIL CASH ADVANCES, FEEE 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 :•— CHEISTCHUKCH— TIMAEU— JANUARY 16th, 1903. JANUARY 13th, 1903 FEBRUAEY 19th, 1903. FEBEUAEY 25th, 1903 : I shall be represented both at Christchurch and Timaru. WOOL FOE CHEISTCHURCH to be consigned—MATSON AND CO., Addington, account D. Thomas. WOOL FOE TIMAEU 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 Rates. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBUETON. . :x: •■ : PUREBEEDB, : I HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plant 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 SEEDS OR GRAIN, And will guarantee to give them satisfaction, I can supply BEST EYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BEST CLOVERS, (dressed by own machines)*, the purity of -which must be seen to be appreciated. Also— HURST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil, etc I). TH O MA S, ASHBURTON,



j T. Bullock FOE SALE-NICE BUILDING SITE. 9 ACRES odd, good land, situated near Town. To be sold in two allotments if so desired. Apply to T. BULLOCK. MONEY. i?QAAA T0 LEND on approved <3fciOUvHJ?. freehold security, and other sums. Apply to t. bullock, 'fob sale. COTTAGE Property, conveniently situ ated in Cox street, being T.S. 829, con taining J-acre, on which is erected a dwelling house with verandah, surrounded by garden, and a portion planted with fruit trees. There is also a small stable and other conveniences. Very liberal terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. EOR SALE, at a Keduced Price—Build ing Site Cox Street, being Town Section 823, containing i-acre, conveniently situated, in the second Block back from East street. Liberal Terms. Apply to T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE. Moore Street. /■QUARTER Acre, being Town Section %cP. 334, having 66ft frontage on Moore St?eet, together with Cottage thereon, and small Shed. Price £149. Easy terms can be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK. " FOR SALE ~~ TTJAIRTON Sections, viz .— Lots 11 and 12, each containing $ acre, and Lot 81, also I acre. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL. PREMISES in Mooro Street, lately occupied by Mr T. Tully. T, BULLOCK, TO LET OE FOB SALE. A COMMODIOUS Dwelling House of 15 J3L rooms, surrounded by garden, etc., conveniently situated in Tancred Street one of the principal streets. If sold, very easy terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, AT A LOW RENTAL. SHOPS and Premises in Triangle Build ings, fronting the Wakanui Eoad, and 1 near tho Post Office and Railway Station. . T, BULLOCK. BUENETT STREET. TO LET—Shop now occupied by Messrs Kerr Bros., they having taken larger premises near the above. Possession can be given in a few days. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE- IMPEOYSD FARM, SHE3P COUNTRY, Etc. "I AA A ACRES, good sheep country, .J In »H mostly in its native state, partly fenced with wire and standards. Improved Farm of— 98 acres, with, dwelling, etc., early selection 380 acres, fenced and otherwise improved. 283 acres, partly fenced. Good healthy sheep country. Improved Farm of — 447 acres, good for all lound farming 350 acres, in its native state, and partly fenced; and otht>r fa&ms. And a number of Suburban and Town Proper'ies. Also Building Allotments in the Town ships of Rakaia, Tinwald, Waterton, Win slow, etc. . v"'" 1"*. Full x>articulars, terms, etc., furnishes on application. F1 T. BULLOCK. SPORTING. Tinwald Racing Club. • AraUAl7m*ETIK'Gh : TO be held on the TINWALD EACE COURSE, on Thursday, January '% 1903. Programme: (First Race to Btart at 12.45). 1.—12.45 p.m.-GROVE FARM HANDI CAP, of 7 sovsj second horse 1 sot. from the stake. Nomination, 7s. Six furloß^B. i 2.—1.30 p.m.—FARMERS' TROT HANDI CAP, of 10 soys; second horse 1' sot. from the stake. For horses that hajre never won an advertised race at time of starting. Nomination, 10s," One 3. Sp*™.—ilNWAlJD CUP HANDI CAP, of 20 soys; second horse 2 soys from the stake. Nomination, 20s. One 4.-3p I.ni.—FARMERS' PLATE, of 7sovs; second horse 1 soy from the stake. For horses that have never won public money at time of starting. Must be the property of bona fide farmers, and be ridden by one Minimum weight, list. Nomination, 7s. One mile. 5 -3.45 p ni.- DOMAIN WELTER HAN DICAP, of 7 soys; second horse 1 soy. from the stake. Nomination, 10s. Seven furlontrs. ■■„„ 6.-4.30 p.m.—TINWALD TROT HANDI CAP, of 10 soys; second horse 1 soy. from the stake. Nomination, 10s. Two 7.—fi^m.— THOMPSON HANDICAP, of 9 soys ; second horse 1 soy. from the stake. Nomination, 9s. One mil© 8-530 pS.-HUERT SCURRY, of 5 soys For horses that have never won an advertised race at time o.rstarting. Post entry, to be made immediately after the Tinwald Trot. Minimum weight Bst. Entrance fee, ss. Four furlongs. Rules and Regulations. " All races on tins programme are confined to horses that have been owned and trained in the Ashbiirton. County three calendar months prior to tho dateof nomination. - Races Nos. 1, 3, 5, and 7 are confined to horses that have never won a greater sum than 15 soys in one stake. ■ NOMINATIONS for alt races except Hurry Scurry, accompanied by fee, name, pedigree, a ? e. performances, and description of horses, and colours of riders must be m writing, and in the hands of the Secretary at Lagan's Hotel, Tinwald not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, 20th day of December, 1 WEIGHTS will be declared on or about FRIDAY, the 2§th day of December. CHARLES BENNETT, ? 12 75 Secretary,