The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. No. 5793

Ashburton : Monday, October 20, 1902

Price - One Penny

Baden-Powell's Police.

A GRUMBLE FKOM" A TROOPER.

f A hooper in the South African Constabu- I lary writes as follows :— We are having a very rough time of it at present, and we are all more or less dis gusted with the corps. Everything is done on the cheap. All our supplies ure of the flimsiest and most trashly description, and we have to pay top prices for everything we buy. The price we pay for any one article would buy. ten. Our rations are most meagre—much under British ?. Army scale. A Company supplies us with, gro ceries, cigarettes, tobacco, etc., at exorbi tant prices, and as our rations are so ter ribly plain and inedequate we are bound to purchase luxuries occasionally. And they are luxuries, for to indulge in them often would swallow up all our pay. My opinion is that the corps is simply run for the benefit of a few financiers. It is no wonder that we are all disgusted. Then we have to build our own forts. I didn't mind that sorb of work when we were at war, but con stabulary building their own barracks is, to say the least, carrying things .a, little too far. Not only that, but WE HAVE ACTUALLY TO STEAL THE MATE RIAL from unoccupied Boer farms. What think you of that ? Fancy a corps that is sup posed to impress the inhabitants by devo tion to duty, straightforwardness, and in their welfare having to act in that fashion. Here is an example of our work. On a farm within sight of our camp stood two magnificent trees—one on each side*of the house. 'I heir stems were perfectly straight, and they were about 40 feet high. Our Captain saw them, and, thinking they would do nice for something or other, had them cut down. They turned out too green to saw by hand, so became useless. But | they had to be disposed of, and they were subsequently buried in a trench. That was after peace was proclaimed. Can you • imagine such conduct from those who are I suppo-ed to protect property? These, trees \ were the pride of the district, and were no doubt treasured by the farmer. This is a terrible growl, but it is justified by every thing conuected with this horrible corps. Our treatment is in c.very way disgraceful. Since we were handed over to the Colonial Government it has cost us more to live than it would in nny out-of-the-way town as civilians. We have no pleasures, no relax ation from the continual nagging and eter nal grinding. No matter how well »• man may carry out his duties, there is always something found fault with. Encourage ment is absolutely denied us, and we would be better in prison than loading this har assed and slave driven life . I trust that ! this letter may prevent other fools from I leaving their comfortable bothies for a life | of misery and isolation.



SHIPPING. mHE ]SEW ZEALAND SHIPPING X COMPANY'S LINE Royal Mail Steamers London. Via Monte Video, Teneriffe, and Plymouth. Best accommodation for all classes of Passengers. *" Probable To Sail Steamer. Tons Final Port. about Rimutaka 7765 Wellington Oct. 30 Tongariro 7661 — Nov. 27 Wafcanui 5706 — To follow Ruapehu* 7705 „ Paparoa* 6563 — „ * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDEE BEOS., Ltd. I"?'™ 1,"" ■■" _ ■..; i . i.,j in) BHAW, SAVILL 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. Kiiramea, 6563 J. Burton WelTnNov.l3 •Athenic 12230 C Kempson Well*n Dec. 11 Knmara 6034 Scotland WelTnTofol. Maori 5317 Moffat — „ •Gothic 7765 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 Greymouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE—For extra sailings Bee advertise- S mont in 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. F6r furtther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton, fc.l—WM II I 11111 l I I. IML I ...i-i..»1.i.^» 111111111 l -■*■» BUSINESS NOTICES. HENRY STEPHENSON. IN response to appeals from a number of my Clients to include the Sale of Farms, Town Propertier, 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 my ptompt and best attention. My Weekly Sale of Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, Furniture, etc., as usual, EVERY 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 bands 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, ASHBURTON. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. t. A LWAYS in Stock.—A first /\ 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. ME J. X BAIN, QURGEON DENTIST, Has Eemoved to Warden's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. /CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES V/ AND STOUT. Fobtt Pbize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels And Clubs in New Zealand. 'Private Families Supplied. 7 134 COOKING RANGES. "DARNING HAM 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. r Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers.



! BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTOIiURCff. ifiASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Huston & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBURTON OFFICE, The Arcade. Representative in attendance^ every TUESDAY and SATURDAY. For CYCLING SHOES, GO TO H. Paonell,. , , Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christohurch. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock, j Write for instructions for self measurement FIT GTJARANTCED. Y^OICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havei-ock Street. C PANNELL, TAILOR AND MERCER, 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, OTAS a Choice Assortment of Suitings uitable for the season. Chesterfields and 'overt Coats a specialty. Samples sent to ,ny Address. Gentlemen's Mercery of every [escription, and the LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK. a5.^i^j.v....... «„., ■ fi^i^Ji klifH 1® ill SARSAPARHLA. WARD AND Co.'&- UNRIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English; I INSURE NOW | I WITH THE j Government Life Insurance Department. ! £1600,000 | ! . i AS already been added to Policies in 1 |. 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. CLAEIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tancekd Street, Ashburton. OEST accommodation and attention for 13 Town ami Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse lipping done. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 _—— ■ • &COS NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. mHE BEST IN THE MARKET. j ■JLf F __ 1 I PJqual to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messrs Shear man Bros. WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty



J BUSINESS NOTICES. I New Zealand Insurance Com- I pany I Established, 1859. I Capital— One Million. I riIHE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial I -a- Company. I Noted for Promptness and Liberality. I Paid up Capital and Reserves, I .£400,000 I Fire and Marine Risks, { Also, I Risks on Growing Crops. j Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at I Lowest Current Rates. NICOLL BROS, J Agents. J W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. T AM A BUYER OF MEAT AT JL Pairfield Freezing Works. I Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & PEAS, Dn?;Trucks Asliburton or Country Stations Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188 ASHBURTON HOTEL J. MULLAIT. Proprietor. jf^ENTRALLY situated. Good accomoda v_y tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales of the best brands only. Free Stabling. 8 287 BNT EAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. W. H. DARDIS ... .... Proprietor. BEST Brands only 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 j Hotel, I am now prepared to recede Visitors and the Geueral Public. Best Accommodation. Every attention given. Only the Best Brands of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. 8 57 Somerset Hotel, ASHBURTON. HP HE first part of the above Hotel is now _L completed and ready to receive visitors. j 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. 8277 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 best wines and spirits kept. N.B. —Dunedin prize Ales always on j tap. J. DIKEEN, LESSEE. 10 WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOREY'S TEEMINUS 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. I 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-cla3s 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 Beat Quality. Terms : 5s 6d per day; 35s per week. 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing.



WOOL, WOOL. | i T F not already a staunch client of ours I 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. j We have been brought up to it, and it is ' well known that we are 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. 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 bo a weak one, and you may lose enough on that sale to amply justify your securing the services of the best man. We look after all consignments as though they were our own, our clients being our first and only consideration. You can rely upon prompt payments, personal supervision, careiul valuations, and no sacrifices, therefore hesitate no longer, send your consignments to H. MATSON and Co., Addington. Ashburton representative— David Thomas. Wool Pack 3, 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., Wocl Brokers, London. H. MATSON AND CO. ST. GEO H0 E Potted and Preserved Meats AEE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony.



| business Notices * &^ &*h B^4 tf"J X Sijef^SsiiiiQ i vB wfe« a ■ ■Da ■ l <■ A Sweetmeat that is also nourishing and sustaining is always \ \ acceptable alike to men, women, and children, particularly ? 1 i to those who cannot take nourishment in the usual forms t < and shapes in which it is offered to them. t , is rich in nutriment, and contains all the valuable elements * 4 of the Cocoa Bean. [ ) Sold Everywhere in Id., 3d. arjd 6d. Packets. : j ASK FOR \ j /^yfsebrook's Eating Chocolate ; HMllht—■iii.uiiihii^iii ■*■■ ■[[[■■■■iH«ijj.iii ■h^mimi—ii^b ■■ !■ iiiimiimii i Li.ifc' BELFAST ANt) FAIRFIELD FBEEZINO- WORKS ARE THE BEST TjiOß TURNIPS, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP SPECIAL MANURES* are made to suit any kind of 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. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Chriatchurch.



„- || - COOKING wen f^ss\^Es^% liAJN(xx!ib / ißiii7~i^ii /■JSmii ii n Use in the Colony. Ihey burn Lignite jpf V i "i j" ' '"'"""^H True Coa3j or Wood 'up to 2ft 6in< iJT I "'^PSSIh £To Setting Reauired. "fis ' I Hliiiiil?Jf it^N^jipOij • With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he r '' Jii open- Splendid Bread Bakers. With B'. 1 lif *s^****»s< Cas^ *ron or COPPer boilers. The copper ■ i ! wKftßp 1 i '^fl"?*^^^ boilers aro large and tin lined inside. I b!l i taSEEt 4 I SSESESjEI''* Repairs are a minimum. Made in all I Baal^ \jfT£/n y|li^§|ij^§!ft§.' sizes, single or double. High or low pres- WSg^ff^mml^Jm^^pj^^^L-llL^ff^ Sold by all Ironmongers from whom W*~^ ' '~ ~wmfß Catalogues can be obtained or from the makers, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin <



If 3'ou wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere, X^7"E have the pleasure to notify our Clients that ye are now in the position to supply them with these celebrated ; Fertilisers at— £4: 12S 6d per ton on Trucks at Islington and Smithfieid. Results Prove that they are the Best & Cheapest to use. QUALITY AND ANALYSIS REMAIN -AS BEFOEE. — Islington Clients have vron the Highest Honours at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations for Eoots and Grain exhibited at their Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions. NICOLL BROS DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBURTON. LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.C.S.M. Certificated and Registered Teacher STUDENTS prepared for any Mußical Examination held in New Zealand. All branches of Music taught. Candidates presented at Examinations 1-37; average marks gained, 94 per cent. — : Smoke New Venus '?■



BU-I^ESS KOTl'.'l S. There's No Place Like STRANGE'S - - - For FURNITURE. "OOSSE3SING the Coinpletest 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. AH prices—and a practically unlimited choice of goods. We own Venetian Blind, Bedding, and Wire-Mattress Factories, and supply all these good 3of the very first quality afe very reasonablejprices. 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. j STRANGE & COMPANY, COMPLETE HOUSE FoBNISHERS, CHRISTCHUKCH. J|if |f||l| §111 ||p<|y v;?f§?lpf y°u free yourself fromall Tyre troubles t fe'^-HH W^^'FH These Durable Tyros enn be relied feS^v'A fe,£^-\£-^ un i<-iI" '^"n.vH Months' Hard Hiding on all f^X^ V??x;"«,-.^ •!?'•:« ciasbtrs and condilioiis of roads | W^^B. %|f^ -. v fliM^ BSWARa O? iSVBiTATJOKS. *^^ %;A 4 V^\ Iv'i Th 2 -J^soy Pfii\imni\c Tyre Co. of Aust. Ltd., K^ :^\ -H § IZ-I UchiiiiU V.fJit. Cuisicfiurcii. V.Z. Ns.v;■;'.*■>.'"! :fj, A«iS at We.'Lei.i i;e, i-yiii.iy.AUf:.i.jCf, I'crtli, and Brisbane. Wire Netting ! Wire Netting! *™™™ ■■ jL ""'"' "TTffTE have just landed "Ex Authenic/' 20,000 yards Wire Netting, all^eizes and all t? guages. Sheep Netting (centre strand). PIG NETTING, j FOWL NETTING, CHICK NETTING, j BIRD NETTING, FETJIT TREE NETTING. Prices from One Penny per yard. Hurdles, Gates, Barb Wire, Plain Wire, Iron Standards, Stakes, Posts, Etc., always in Stock. W. H. COLLINS &CO., Ironmongers, Painters, Timber, and Coal Merchants, Sawznillers. muui-—.^-... "jLumnnMiiMimiMffflliJi.iUJl.'ll.J'Jgl'M.MJm—^ —r '«"'*'~ <T'*J v'^' 1ft —* _——« nwvwaicw: SMOKE ONLY .NEW VENUS. A P£RF CT TOBACCO, |



The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest money irakers for the poor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and each cne means a profit with hardly any work. Send for our catalogue . We' seil on cash or time payments, and can give yoa real assistance when you need it. The advice and help of onr expert always at your service. We keep the best of every thing for the poultry yard.— Advfc.



j I ARE YOU © ! \ OAFRAID " ; " To take a long breath for fear of coughing ? Are you troubled with a teasing, tantalizing tickle deep down in the chest every time yon expand your lungs? Go to your chemist or store > and purchase a bottla of | Takeifcaccordingiodireetfong. I t . j The ease you will get right j j from the first close wiil pleas- j | antly surprise you. A few j j doses •will drive, all fear of | long breaths clean away, and I you will sleep the night right I through without that cough, | j cougb, cough you used to have. | It is good for children too. I ; Price 2/0 and 4/6 at "all 1 I chemists or stores. 1 | '," It's Famous" because it's | •good. 29 "'for sale "" MAY FIELD DISTEICT IMPROVED FAEM OF 4J6.0 Acres 3 Eoods 8 Perches OO TT6EENG part of "E.S. 24907, with Dwell- Jl3 ing House and other buildings erected thereon, situated near the Mayfield Township, the property of Mr F. J. Hydes. Full particulars furnished on application Liberal terms of payment. V T. BULLOCK, Agent. SHEEP COUNTEY—SHEEP COTJNTBY. Hinds and Colds tream-Survey Districts. j>l74: vAdfflß- 2174 Fenced, etc., and well watered. i pyA 4 ACEESin its native state, in I £ U ? one block> or if desired in 3 allotments. Also,— 380 Acres, separate Block. Liberal terms of payment Unpaid portion ofpurchase money bear ing 1 interest at 4^ per cent per annum, Fuilpaiticular furnished on application. T BULLOOK. RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the consti tution during fko period of Teething, 'the words "JOHN STEEDMAN. CHEMIST, WAIWORTH, SURREY," Are eDgraved on tlie Government Stamp affixed it each Packet., \ Kempthorne, Frosser & Co,, Agent§