The Ashburton Guardian.

Yol xxi. So. 5824

Ashburton : Thursday, NoTeinber 27, li>H2

Price - One.penny

Card-Sharping on Atlantic Lincers.

Professional canl-sluirpers — whose pre»; Stfuee it is exceedingly .. difficult,to detect;, and whom to accufe is frequently a most; awkward and delirafe matter- are regwlftffj passengers by almost every big liner leaving British and Continental ports d'xrk'g the tourist season. Large sums of money are'j often won and lost 'iv the brief six daya^ between Liveipool and New York., • • </-. On a voyaj-e of' a popular Atlantic liner from Liverpool to New York during Sep-; teniber (says the London " Daily Express ■) ; a very extraordinary attempt at swindling* was exposed, thus preventing four,profes-: hional card-sharpers from winning by foni -1 liy a sum of nearly £2000. . V. - * Ib came about in this way. Play began on the very evening th© ship, left Cher—; bourg, and for four days, with but brief i intervals for eating and sleeping, the party, - among which were the four professional - sharpers, sat steadily at the table. ■■: 'J he table occupied by these players most of the time was sui rounded by from adozeu to fifty interested spectators. It was in a corner of the smoking room under a window looking out on the port quarter. Among the players was an ex-gambler from a South-Western State, whose fame t was not sufficient to identify him with this • list of passengers. Ho said nothing, but . the young and innocent player interested - him. For two days the yfuth won steadily. ■■■:. •:■•*■ On the fourth day out, with twenty spectators, including the ex-gambler, standing about the table, the game - - reached its climax. The youth was ner vcus and erratic in his play. Three of the , players were drinking beer from mugs, . _ which, to keep them out of . the way, they . t placed on the little shelves under the --.s table. . ''. ]

Suddenly the ex-gambler laid his handl emphatically on the table and said : - "Eight here the game ends." There was a sensation. The man with his back to the window and three others of the party looked at the speaker and turned pale. The youth and the two remaining players expres?ed their indignation. The ex-gambler looked from one* of the quartet of sharpers—unsuspected till now— to nnotner, and said .—

"If any one of you four men is seen 1 playing on this ship during the rest of this voyage, or if any ot us .here see you playing again on auy ship we are on, jou will im mediately be arrested. Now, keep your hands off that money till this young man takes what he has pub in." The cowed aspect of the swindlers caused" all the spectators to push forward threaten ingly. Without a word they took what money the young player left on the table ]'f; i and left the room.

To the other spectators the ex-gambler explained that he had observed unmia fakuble sigrcs that the four culprits were in collusion. Through motives of ex-profes-" sional j-rMe, perhaps, he mentioned to only one pa; sun, later, that while he was out of the r. om he had glanced through the win dow and seen one of the quartet add a, fourth king to his hand while ostensibly reaching for his mug of beer.



SHIPPING. fpHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING JL 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 Tongfiriro* 7661 Wellington Nov. 27 Wakanui 5706 Auckland Dec. 6 Turakina* 8027 Wellington Dec. 24 Euapehu 7705 „ Paparoa 6563 — „ Rimutaka 7765 J_ * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. SHAW, 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. •Athienics 12231 CKempson Well'n Dec. 11 fßang'tira 4045 Nicole Lyt'ln. Dec. 20 •Gothic 7755 W. Kidley Well'n Jan. 8 Kumara 3034 Scotland Well'n Jan. 22 Maori 5317 Moffat I — I • Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Full particulars as to rates of Freight end Passage Money, etc, from NICOLIr BROS. UNION 1 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-' saent in Christchureh papers. Dafcfedin — 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. HENRY STEPHENSON. IN response to appeals from a number of j my Clients to include the Sale of Farms, I Town Properties, Suburban Properties, j 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 ex ©optionally easy— NO SALE, NO CHARGE. { I have Beveral Town and Suburban Pro- i 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. j 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 | 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, ASHBURTON. S, McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. * A LWAYS in Stock.—A first "xf f\ class selection of Marble *--i I— * and Granite Monuments. — 11 Designs and estimates may be f\ inspected at the establishment Ao, of Mr John Wilson, Painter, • Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style. COOKING RANGES. "D ARNINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as open"fire Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. Notice of Removal. MB J. ET BAIN, n USGEON DENTIST Has Removed to Warden's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. WAED AND CO.'S UNRIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English. IT PAYS, it pays to buy your Boots at Melloe's Zealandia Boot Store. Good Bluchers 5s lid. ,



BUSINESS NOTICES. [ New Zealand Insurance Com pany i Established, 1859. Capital—One Million. rjIHE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial JL Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality. Paid up Capital and Eeserves, \ .£400,000 j Fire and Marine Risks, Also, Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Kates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRTSTCHURCH. |^<ASH Buyers or SHEEP and .LAMBS for Freezing. 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. ASHBURTON HOTEL. J. MULLAN. Proprietor. t f^ENTRALLY situated. Good accomoda- V^ tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales of the best" brands only. Free Stabling. 8 287 I CENTRAL 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. \,i R A. WHITAKER, late manager of i\ i 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 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 tp J. DINEEN, LESSEE. 10 Cafe De Paris Hotel, Cashei. Street, i CHRISTCHURCH. THIS First-class Hotel, after undergoing extensive alterations and refurnishingl 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. 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 bow under new management as above, and offers special inducementto families and visitors desiring the 1 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 5 £2 2s per week. 230 MANNING & COS NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, in quartslnd pints. ' mhe best in the market. Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messes Shbak man Bros.



BUSINESS NOTICES. C. PANNI'LL, TAILOR AND MKRCEK ' 127 Manchester Street, Christ-church, { 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 descriptit n, and the LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK. j. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OP ME A T AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & PEAS, Dn Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations Agent for North Queensland Insurance j Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188 j 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. /■'-■■—t *< -•- I iFUJIi a /111 ihil« A * : CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. iTiELEBRATED SPAEKLING ALES %J AND STOUT. Fobtt Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600,000 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. RICHARDSON, Commissioner. Fob 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. ILES' Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Eanfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting X3l the Growth of the Hair and removing Scurf and Dandruff. This is not a new preparation, but the Proprietor being requested to put it within reach of everyone, has had it placed throughout New Zealand, and it can now be obtained locally from all Chemists, Storekeepers, and Hairdressers, etc., or direct from the Manufacturer—EDWAßD ILES, Ladies'and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Geraldine. 8 128 ffIHERE is no doubt, no possible doubt X that Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store is the best Shop to buy your Boots. WISE Fathers and Mothers if you want to save money buy your Boys' and " Girls' School Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store,



« BUSINESS NOTTCKS. SHEEr SHEARING SEASON. THAVE JUST LANDED MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OP 3s 6d. SHEEP SHEARS. 3s Qd including T.U.S. and U.8.A., N.Z., with plain and perforated grips Turkey Oil Stones, a splendid sample. Sweet Oil. Branding Oils ~Red, Black, and Blue, in 1 and 5 gallon drums; Eaddlo, Lamp Black, Etc. LAWN MOWERS in great variety, from 22s 6d to 55s each. GARDENING TOOLS of every description at reduced prices. BOWLS! BOWLS! BOWLS! As the season ha 3 jnst opened, I cordially invite inspection of my stock—Taylor's first qtiality only kept. SEWING MACHINES lam sole agent for the celebrated " Davey " Machine; 7 years' guarantee ; Hand £3 10a 5 Trea? le'from £6 10s to £8 ICs. Call and inspect. They are worth lookirg at. G. MEDDI NS, , The Peoples* Ironmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. _*'iMitj'if .111 iHx«i iiMmiiiin "ini'i rin - 1 ■--oj-r-i-...^-^,——---—— ~- —_.■.—, —mgn^ ' I vmkansSSkthisttre^"s I I b«^ b b.. b am Jr*^>e-. \to all cyclists. It is mauufsctursd | I OOi^L-PP m P* I under a hydraulic pressure of 1200 | I ~*. -_ M 1L» / / Ibs» to the sc luare mch ' renderiDS a I I XR.& KMw I PartinS of rul>ber and fabrlc aa 1 m *"" *— tf'-^i* A lmP°sslbillty, and thus saving fully || 1 yStPfiym'^j /X Pef cent* °* *^e icou^es associated | I ja^^J^- "J with pneumatic tyres. Ask your | I Ar^ "V^ar Jtk Agent to show you a sample. IT | 1 if mlteSii WILL D 0 THE REST* i * if K^^^iffi^Sw WITHOUT THIS / 'I°U 1 IvY fiw ITcLTZ^^m I I >^^M *'"'l9 Dunlop Pnoumatio Tyre Co. | jSB// / WBf 128 LICHFIELD ST., OHKISTCUUIICII, X.Z. g IS € -^illPllP' Ba'/^Mf And at Melbourne. Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, 1 ■^■WW—BWM»Dnia«niiniim i—i.«-. i i . . .utw "ARAB," "SHAH," AND " COLOMBO " T E_ A , S. ALL GRO€KRS,



45,000 #===Mlg=M ' COOKING • . fPCT,ff-a RANGES n ==?r Sy fe True Coal, or Wood, up to 2ft 6in. "J#|| j No Setting Required. i I Ijr^J lli^C^^ L With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he I I icsgssp '^— *~^yi ii^ open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With y^^^^y [IJL . -_======jljj' cast iron or copper boilers. The copper 12=^ \ "®Ty I@S?E-SS3"M??^) boilers are large and tin lined inside. Repairs are a minimum. Made in all % v\ " "^rj^ '•' ~~"~j: sizes, single or double. High or low pres ' scima surQ j-, o il ers _ Sold by all Ironmongers from whom Catalogues can be obtained or from the maker?, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURED, ARE THE BEST TJ^OR TURNIPS RAPE, 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 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. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, * 139 Hereford Street, Chriatchurch.



BUSINESS NUl'llMS. " fnmiu^n c* at~fs fniiifU pi* llHllHl GATES ! A HIM HUBDLEB HURDLES SHEEP SHEARS PAINTING, PAINTING. THE BEST is the CHEAPEST. Visit .Our Establishment and obtain Prices. It will pay you. W, H. COLLINS. &CO., Ironmongers, Painters Timber and Coal Merchants" Sawmillers? , TRY AULSEBROOK'S Cream Crackers. Light, Plain, and Unsweetened. Cream Sandwiches. A Delicious Biscuit. Suitable for Afternoon Teas; Clearing Sale of : : SADDLERY, ETC. : : "OEFORE removing the Stock in my East Street Shop to my New Premises at Seaty's Corner, I am holding a CLEARING SALE of SADDLES, BRIDLES, WHIPS, STAC X COVERS, etc. WILLIAM PATCHING, Saddler & HaniCSS Maker, East & Burnett St.,. Ashburton EiADEFRON THE PURE JUSCE OF THE APPLE ■ [ QUARTS & PiNTS , OBTAINABLE IH J. \ £CS & CJISKS CAWEDIRAL SO(MRE. CHRISTCHURCH. _ TRY AUSLEBROOK AOT) GO'S MILK KISSES. ' ! A Delicious Confection. The Original and Only True Kiss is made by Aulsebrook & Co, see that their name is on every wrapper. , „. ,„.,-, _ ■iiiii^MiiwMiinniij_mi—i—r■mini— rvmi iii —.».miiiwiiMim.>i ■■!■ I—l ■mil "'"'-^ '™ FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Beautiful Model Hats and Bonnets, from London and Paris, Greatly admired by delighted purchasers. Ladies' Eton and Russian Jackets. Lovely Silk Mantles beautifully trimmed. Charming Silk Blouses Silk Underskirts—all shades Lace Collarettes —very stylish Silk and Kid Gloves —all sizes and makes Corsets, C B. and P.D.. just opened. Dress Muslin and Wool Fabrics, the latest styles. Also Prints and Mercuise Satin. New Goods of all kinds just opened, ex Paparoa. Requirements for Dressmaking and Millinery Should be placed early, as the orders are pouring in. Appointed Sole Agent for the sale of Model Patterns and the "New Idea" Journal, to whom all subscriptions may be paid. Support Local Industry. Opening a large assortment of Ashburton Tweeds and Blankets A N D \~£W O R R. ,' SMOKE ONLY ■ NEW VENDS. I A PERFECT TOBACCO,



CONSTIPATION. l Constipation kills more people than all ! other d seases put trgother. it is the cause ' of nh.e-fenths of. the ills to -which the human f» in My is heir. When your bowels dou'b move regularly you are sick, and you need a mild and searching remedy. There , has never been a. lemedy produced, that 4: has so thoroughly stood the test of time as Dr. Morse's Indian Boot Pills. "J hey area guaranteed cure for all Vowel troubles, biliousness, bad breath, bad blood, wind in tho stcmach, headache, indigestion, liver and kidney troubles, and for feoia'e ail nienfc. Put up in amber battle?, with full name blown thereon.



There's xaauy a cause for headache. Men are not. ofton troubled by headaches; when they are it is generally due to Biliousness or Indigestion. But women have headaches which seem peculiar to their sex, frequent ' throbbing headaches. Does it not seem that | such headaches peculiar to women must be at once related to womanly disease? Women who suffer- with diseases peculiar to the sex, do not realise the drain of vital strength and nerve force they undergo as a consequence of disease. It is this that causes the headaches of sick women. Dr. Morse's Indian Eoot Pills are a positive cure for female weaknesses and all diseases arising from a disordered stomach. They keep the liver and kidneys in working order, thereby cleansing the blood, driving ' out all poisonous humors, and at the same time aiding the organs of nutrition and digestion. Mrs Liliie Johnston, who resides at 142 Crown street, Sydney, :—"My nerves were entirely run down, and every thing I wished to do seemed a trouble. I could take no interest in my home or surroundings. I first begau to feel unwell by being troubled with indigestion, loss of appetite, and frequent sick headaches. The slightest c ertion left me entirely prostra ted. I was low spirited, and life became a burden. I was frightened at the most harmless things. I attended the hospital as an outdoor patient, but • without receiv ing any benefit. It wjie suggested by a gentleman who had great faith in Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills that I should try them. 1 began at once to improve, and continued taking the pills, and was greatly benefited by them. I have regained my usual spirits, and am able to do my work with pleasure. lam glad to furnish this testimonial as to the great benefit I have derived in taking Dr. Morse's Indian Boot Pills. !,.',-_". '"r'' The Ideal Vulcanised Tyre holds practic ally every New Zealand record, is guaran teed for 12 months and can be supplied and fitted to your Cjcle withoxit nriy additional cost. The Leader Tyro is our second grade line, manufactured by Ideal Ttre Cor, Christchurch and Melbourne, and are guaranteed for 0 months, and is an ab solutely good and reliable Tyre.—(Advt.) STAN DISH AND PE.EECE, Photographers under the Eoyal patronage ot the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio Hipk Street, Christchurch. The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest moneymakers for the poor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and each .ne means a profit with hardly : any work. Send for our catalogue : We i aei'i on cash or time payments, and cangive \ you real assistance when you need it. The 5 advice and help of our expert always at * your service. We 'keep the best of every thing for the poultry yard.—Advt.