The Ashburton Guardian.

Yol xxi. No. 5763

Ashburtoß : Monday, September 15, 1902

Price - One penny

Navies of the World

From the German Naval Year Book for 1902, commonly called the ' Nauticus,' tha ' Standard's' Berlin correspondent takes th« following Bummary of the navies Of tarn world, according to the latest statistics. To enable the reader to draw a proper comparison between England and the other Powers, the year 1906 is selected, when the French and Russian programmes will be carried out, as well as the new addition* voted in other states this year. Only battleships and large cruisers of over 5,00Q tons which were not launched prior to 18S2 and 1884 respectively are taken into consideration. According to this reckon* ing, in 1906 England will have 57 battle^ ships (52 of them over 10,000 tons), witM an aggregate displacement of 765,650 tons* and 70 large cruisers (29 protected), witlt an aggregate displacement of 640,440 ton*. France: 32 battleships (23 over 10,000 tons), totalling 349,720 tons, and S8 cruisers (23 protected', of 833,171 topi. Hussia: 25 battleship! (19 over 10,000 tons), of 247,241 tons, and 18 cruisers (I protected), of 100,606 tons. The United States: 20battleships (19 over 10,000 tons), of 249,294 tons, and 16 cruisers (13 pro tected), of 176,155 tons. Germany: 19 | battleships (18 over 10,000 tons), of 212,406 tons, aud 11 cruisers (5 protected) of 81,760 tons. Italy: 15 battleships (13 over 10,000 tons), of 189,207 tons, and « [cruisers (all protected), of 39,813 tons, - | Japan; 7 battleships (6 Of over 10,000 tons, of 93,501 tons, and 6 cruisers (all protected), of 58,776 tons. It is evident that England alone is, as far as battleships are concerned, still far superior to the combined Franco-Kussian forces. France [ shows considerable progress in a strong fleet of protected cruisers, being only a little behind that of England, while Ettsaia and Germany lay principal stress on battle* ships. The United States are quickly proceeding in both directions, but will hardly be able to man their ships as rapidly as they build them.

A Football Scandal.

At the meeting of the Victorian Football Association (says • The Atgua ') some serious allegations wore made in connection with the match played between the Richmond and Footscray clubs on July 26, at Foots cray, which was won by Richmond by 3 goals 9 behinds to 1 goal 4 bebinds. The game was a fair one, but Richmond were always the strongest side, Footscray'a greatest weakness being r among their forwards. Several of the Footecray player* were cited to appear before the association to answer for their rough play in the match and the association endorsed the decision of the investigation committee in imposing dis qualifications. Mr Gt. W. S. Dean (Port Melbourne) said that he wished to bring up q, matter which he thought should hare been mentioned by the Footscray delegates. It has been openly stated that certain Footscray players had been bribed by a member of the Richmond club not to do their best, and that in one case money had parsed into the hands of a well-kfitown gentleman. . Mr Young, the Footscray delegate, said that Mr Dean had Trnticaptod him iv the matter, which had so much talk in Foota cray that th« committee of the club felt they could not ignore it. The committee had inquired into the charges, and two playing members had sworn affidavits that they had been offered money, while others, including the captain of the Footscray team, had stated the same. He had brought the affidavits with.him, and wished to hand them in and ask the secretary to read them.

The Secretary of" the association then read the declaration of Robert Groves, who swore that he had been approached by a player of the Richmond team (whom he mentioned), and had been offered £1 not to do his best in the match. He had re fused, and had athalf-tim'? pointed out th» man who made the offer to the secretary of the Footscray club. The other declam ation was made by Thomas Joseph Hinch, •who swore that he-was approached by the same playei', who said," You are on a quid." He said, " How ?' The player said* ''Half a sovereign at half-time; the other half sovereign at the finish." He agreed and *& hnlf-tiine got bis half-sovereign, which h« at once handed to the secretary of the Footscray club, and informed him what had bi-en done. Both players swore that ( they had done their best tor their side.



BUSINESS NOTICES. j. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, AKCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUTEE 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



SHIPPINGS mHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING JL COMPANY'S LINE Royal Mail Steamers for London. Via Monte Video, Teneriffe, and Plymouth, j Best accommodation for all classes ofc < Passengers. "~ Probable To Sail Steamer. Tons Final Port. about Whakaf ne 5715 Auckland Sept. 16 Paparoa* 6563 — Oct. 4 Eimutaka 7765 Wellington Oct. 30 Wakanui 5706 - To follow Euapehu* 7705 —1 . „ * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDBR BROS./ Ltd.



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. Eio, Teneriffe and Plymouth. Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. Waiwera 6837 J.Stuart Well'nSeptH Aotea 6364 A. Lowden — Oct. Karamea 6563 J. Burton WelTn Oct. ♦Athenie 12239 CKempson — Nov. •Gothic ; 7755 W. KidleyWell'n * Twin Screw, tNo passengers carried Fall particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BROS.



For 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 GTJARANTCED.



TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF U NEW'ZEALAND, Ltd. j Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under :— For Westport and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise- j mant in Christchurch papers. Danedin — 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 f urtther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton, I



INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance \ Department. £1600,000 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.



* BUSINESS NOTICES. 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 cided to do so, and am prepared to receive particulars of such, and my terms will be exceptionally easy— i 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, FurnituriS, 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 Agesey Company. Pianos and Organs on time payments from 20s per month. I havealsoseveral second hand Instru ments on hand, cheap.



Ross' Antidote and Ointment The Great Herbal Remedy for Purifying the Blood. fV-HE following unsolicited Testimonial X 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 j 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. —I remain, yours, etc. J. H. Pauling, Masterton. May be obtained from Messes Fletcher Bbos., and Shearman BROS.^Ashburton.



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HENRY STEPHENSON, Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBURTON. Notice of Removal. MR J. "5T BAIN, QU.ROEON DENTIST, Has Removed to WardeH's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956.



S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. A LWAYS in Stock.—A first JOL class selection of Marble tand Granite Monuments. Designs and estimates may be inspected at the establishment of Mr John Wilson, Painter, Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style.



Insure your life in the *:'2S~? Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds' Exceed £17,000000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe. i Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. i ■ 6



COOKING RANGES. -OARNINGHAM 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 UNKIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English. WHY do we, sell as many Boots as all the rest of the shops put together ? The answer is simple. We sell nothing but the Best of Goods, and our, prices are by far the Cheapest.^—Mellor's,Tancred street.



TEY the Kapid Lighting Shiit Gloss Try the Kapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt U-iohs. Sold by all leading grocers. A GENTLEMAN in good social and financial position wishes to correspond with refined and educated young lady, view to matrimony. Must be good looking and have a clear complexion and beautiful skin, such as those who use PLANTEKOA Oint ment asd Soap. sj^SH .



BUSINESS NOTICES. " New Zealand Insurance Com pany Established, 1859. Capital—One Million. i i THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company, -, Noted for Promptness and Liberality. ] Paid up Capital and Reserves, .£400,000' Fire and Marine Risks, Also, Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Rates. NICOLL ~BROS., Agents. FAT LAMBS AND SHEEP. TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON AND Surrounding District.



"ITfTE Have pleasure to notify that we will be BUYING either by the head on the farm, or at per lb in the Factory, at TOP MARKET VALUES throughout the coming season. NI.COLL BROS. ASHBURTON. I



T. H. Undrilii E. Undrill T. H. TJNDKILL & CO. TriUIINISHIFG UNDERTAKERS JE' - AND. EMBALMERS TANCRED STEEET, ASHBUETON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths in etock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt ;



C PANNELL. TAILOR AND MERCER, 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, XT" AS 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.



MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S ( BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. mHE BEST IN THE MARKET. Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messrs Shkab man Bros.



WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTCHURCH. /^ASH Buyers of- SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Ruston & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBURTON OEFICE, The Arcade. Representative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATURDAY.



WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), TTfTH OLE SALE and retail Tinware W Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. Support Local , Industry, Sava SSoney, And^Ensure a Comfortable Fireside by using Mount Somers Coal. ]y/|OTJKT 50MBRS CQ&L IS THE Best and the Cheapest Household Coal, bar none, of all the Coals found on the Eastern divide of the Middle Island. JOSHUA TUCKER. /



ST. GEOK G E JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats AEE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. HAVE you tried Mellor's new Ameri can boots they are simply wonderful, there is nothing to equal them in Asshbur ton.



j IBUSINESS NOTICES* _ "-.. | " Madam, do you Save | I your children?" a v |: g jw —Shakespeare. |. A v & Then your first care will be to provide them with *|» V a reliable food for their proper growth and *t* *S* nourishment during their childhood. The best X ♦*♦ food that can be obtained is «§> ♦ * .. _ <& ( BISCUITS | X Fed regularly on these Strengthening Biscuits, % & your children will grow up healthy and happy. & I SOLD EVERYWHERE. f f T | P\s\ for /\u!sebrool\'s Wjlk' Biscuits %



WE ABB CASH BTJYBBS OF PEIME MILLING WHEAT OFFICE IN AROADB; Open TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS CORNSAOKS SUPPLIED. f^ I> TQ'PTXI C* DONE ON FARMERS 1 VJJ VIO 1 I IN VX AOOOUNT. OANTEBBOEY ROLLEB FLODB MILLS COMPANY, D. WOOD, Manager.



m 80000 j,— —■ jf « BOOKING W^!^JmmSimm^4mmmmmmmmmmm^2^ In tfBB in the Colony. They bum Lignite "' ' aWNS^ it $B*tin £ Reauired. m m BBB|Hf ■ty'^Vjr^lP With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he >• "^^^BllFsSfrSft^ll ' open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With 1 • I||sißfiT|lTjl'?T<h *l~lllL cas^ ron or COPPer boilers. The copper ,'i |MHSm| II boilers are large and tin lined inside. N^S^kU ||1222J"2858^ Eepairs are a minimum. Made in all |**™.pS % sizes, single or double. High or low pres- WSSSBSiSmmSStSSmmSSS^M. by all Ironmongers' from whom . -' CataloKues can be obtained, or from the makers, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin i



BELFAST AND FAIRFIMLD FREEZING WORKS TVI AN IJ R Rs jL.fJL.JLJLj±^ \~s JL *j JLJ4 JO a arp TWF RI-TST TpOE TURNIPS, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY /DTHER CROP SPECIAL MANURES are made to suit any kind of Soil or description of Crop. Samples 01 soil analj-sed free of cost to Farmers using our Manure. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVEEYWHEKE LAST SEASON. If there is no agent in your district, send to the Office for Price List and Testimonials. OAKTERBURY FROZEN ~MEAT AND DAIRY PBOPUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Christchurch.



SMOKE ONLY .NEW VENUS. A PERFECT TOBACCO.



1 The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVERY description of Merchandise and Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. Amongst others we have the following properties for Sale by Private Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres Mayfield ... 872 acres, leasehold May field ... 967 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstorie ... 262 „ Rangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 j Ealing ... 595 „ Westerfield ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON Manager I f ~\T IS THE il JU I BEST ".2? STARCH ÜBE NO OTHBIi Procurable from all Grocers and Store- | keepezs throughout the colony. •



BUSINESS NOTICES There'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 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 fo/ 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 reasonable prices. 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.



STRANGE & COMPANY, COMPLETE . uUSE PIRNI-sbEBS, CHRISTCHUECH. wM%lli§s ou ree y°urse'f from all Tyre troubles ■» M These Durables Tyres can be relied |||8< | K^#|l|*ijM on f°r Twklve Months' Haku Riding on all B§2*§| 'if classes and conditions of roads . • i^pc?l \, j'l p BEWARE OF I!V!ITATIONS. f llg 1 XV I'O The Danlop PasumatJc Tyre Co. of Au3t. Ui. t I2S Licmieid btreet, Ciirlstcharch, N.Z. JilEolll And at Meibouriie, fcjiliicy, AaclitMlu, l'tnii.auJ Urlsbaiis. • ■fsSvlif



Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store, (The Well Known Boot Shop) TTAS 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 yoti require, something neat and pretty, and every pair is GUARANTEED to give satisfaction. Remember that MELLOR Sells HUNDREDS of Pairs of Boots and Shoes every week, i that is the reason why he can Sell so much CHEAPER than any other Boot Firm in Aahburton, NOW IS YOUR TIME T« > ';ll We can supply you with any class of Boot you require. You got your pick from Thousands of Pairs at that well-known Boot Shop— . MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE.



PROPERTIES FOR SALE THAVE FOE SALE — SEVEEAL GOOD FA R MS In the Ashburton County, | Amongst them being— I 90 Acres, near Tinwald, improved 1936 Acres, Bankaide, subdivided, "well 233 „ Mitcham Road, improved watered, house of eight rooms, 3000  grasS land, Lyndhurst stable, wool shed, .etc 53 „ Carter's Terrace, extra heavy 140 Acres, Ashburton Forks, subdivided land into 5 paddocks^ liouse, stable, and 476 „ Springburn, improvement, chaff house, well fenced and watered, nearly new land good 962 Acres, Mount H at*, good house and 200 Acres, Buccleuch, subdivided, house, .stable woolshed stable; all in good order 404 Acres, Elgin, h«avv and light land, 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, subdivided, well watered; house, Tancred Street, Ashburton stable, shed artd sheep yards j 900 Acres, Fairfield, thoroughly improved 1800 Acres, Newlands; subdivided and well I 155 „ Tinwald watered, improved ; good house, 1200 Acres, Doric, subdivided into eight stable, and gransiry paddocks ;12 stall stable and chaff 112 Acres, Hinds house, hut; all sown down in English 87 Acres, Alford Forest Road grass this year 80 Acres, Elgin 400 Acres, Barrhill, subdivided j seven* 122 Acres, Hinds roomed house, stable, trap house, etc 596 Acres, Hinds 660 Acres, Rangitata South ; subdivided, 100 Acres, Cairnbrae five roomed house, stable, granary, 550 Acres, Lauriston, well fenced, fsubdi woolshed, sheep yards, etc vided, land of good quality, stable, 4 645 Acres near Pendarves, subdivided, roomed house, thoroughly- improved well watered, house, grain store, and 500 Acres, Westerfield all necessary outbuildings 495 Acres, Coldatream, Hinds 45 Acres, Tinwald 2100 Acres, Alford Forest, good sheep 512 Acres, Ruapuna, subdivided, well country I watered, with house, stable, >>lack:- 500 Acres, Lyndhurst, thoroughly im- J smith's shop proved 290 Acres, Winchmore, subdivided, house 520 Acres, Seaview, first-class agricultural of six rooms land -with every improvement 169 Acres, Lismore Leasehold; house, 324 Acres, Highbank, Ler»se in perpetuity. : stable chaff and trap house House, Stables, [a;ad all necessary ' 1.693 Acres, Rangitata, improvements, '' D. THOMAS, Ashburton *



P _ ■ _ ;. /■ ; ■'■■; ■ ?■■'■■ ."■:,< } "IT'S FAMOUS." J Any remedy does its greatest, j good for humanity along the 5 lii.ti of preventing disease and % > often prevention is > f *^~.\ much easier tlum euro. J^/*^ t»^- y"*< Lm^V Emulsion and i S its...promises for the \ £ future lie in its faith- f i ful accomplishments J %of the past. Lane's *r Emulsion prevents as * / well as cures croup, 4 ) bronoliHis, asthma,, 5 catarrh, consumption, rXA^ p and other diseases of y^ -r"C throat and lungs. £ < Lane's Emulsion ; J Btvenglhens and enriches the blood, i J imprftj;es the appetite and builds / up the'general constitution. It is , % /iot only the best throat and lung 3 $v?A>ui- but it is the best blood puri ' J -Car, .for it purifies and restores the, <s .blood .to a henltliy, normal con 's diti.Qif. ai*d makes it impossible for / ary .pcisa&oiis disease germs to f accumulate. 7 S Any cUernisfc or grocer will C supply you. iWfi&eaiber the name, ) «« Lane's EmuVsion-",and remember S ' Sp I be2/6and4/€. ® ,2S



If you have Pneumatic Tyres you nmifc have a reliable article, otherwise they ar» a constant source of annoyance. Coninder ! ing that the IDEAL TYRE costs no more than the average price, it is hardly to be wondered that this brand has become 80 | deservedly popular.—-Advt. ■ How they deal it out to China, She can't have a say at all; T*r position's very minor *". mon^ the nations one and all. T ;J7*. man whose health is breaking, n • "re numbered and get fewer, .■iwi-ys h. CoU crh or cold he's taking CIJBR. The Peerless Jnenb^ors are the Greatesi moneymakers fqrtthe i>.oor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chick 3, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, Li each one means a profit hardly any work. Seed for our catalogue . We sell on cash or time payments, and cangiv. voa real assistance when you need it Ine advice and help of our expert dwaygjt your service. We keep the best of every, thin for the poultry jard.-Advt. Smoke New Venus