The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. No. 5791

Ashburtora : Eriday, October 17, 1902

Price - One Penny

A Congo Terror.

A Belgian officer ju-fc returned from the Coago Free State rjp its that intheoa; veu.i of the Uelle Eiver there dwel'sa speoies of octopus that presents a grave danger, to all who navigate the river in * small boats. "~

The strange beasts are called "tnegws" ■ by tho natives, and are very numorous in the neighbourhood of the station of the Amadis owing to the number of rocks and caves in that region. They attack the native canoes, capsizing them easily-with, their tentacles, and, according to their state of hunger, seizing one or two men. The octopus drags his human prey to his cavern, and there, without inflicting the slightest external wound, feeds on his^ victim's brains by inserting the points of ' his tentacles in his nostrils. He generally keeps his prey 15 hours, then lets the body Hoat out on the river.

" I was an eye-witness to a disaster of this kind," says the Belgian. " A canoe was capsized in the rive^, and one of the three occupants disappeared. When the survivors swam ashore they told us that an octopus had turned their boat over and carried off their companion. v 'The next morning about nine o'clock the^ body was found floating, and no trace of any wound could bo found, while the only abnormal appearance was the swollen state of the nostrils. On examination it was found that the brains had been extraotfed; The natives of the Uelle all dread the ' megwe/ while those of the Itimbri know nothing of its existence."

American's National Park.

When Yellowstone Park,was set apart by the United States Government, regulations were made not only for protection of its natural scenery, but also of its native in , r habitants —-"the buffalo, elk, antelope, Seer,:! and bears of all kinds—grizzly, brown, cm namon, and black. So the Yellowstone National Park is probably the largest game ; preserve in the world. It contains 3500 square miles-about 2,250 f C00 acres. Üb, like all other game preserves (writes Cap tain Crosby in the Vegetarian Messenger) there is no lord of the manor, who is privi leged to go in and slaughter. The title o£ this noble park is vested in tho people of the United States, and they, by Congression al enactment, have decreed that this do« ; main shall be a place of refuge for all harm less creatures ot'the forest. Here, in the ' heart of the continent, aniidits wildest and _ grandest scenery, is reservation into which no hunter, trapper, or so-called sportsman is allowed to enter. The park is j'mosfc thoroughly guarded by a company or two of United States soldiers. To molest the animals is a serious oftenee, and punishment is prompt and severe. The fish m^the streams are as yet only partially protected. Tourists are allowed to fish with hook and line for their own use. They may not use semes or traps, or catch fish to sell. As the season is short, scarcely three months and the tourists generally in a hurry, not many fish are caught. --s^



SHIPPING. mHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING X 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 Eimutaka 7765 Wellington Oct. 30 Tong!»riro 7661 — " Nov. 27 Wakanui 5706 — To follow Euapehu* 7705 - „ Paparoa* 6663 — * Twin Screw. Forfurther particulars apply to FEIEDLANDEE BEOS., 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. Karamea 6563 J. Burton WelFnNov.l3 *Athenio 12230 C Kempson Well'n Dec. 11 Kumara 6034 Scotland Well'n To fol. Maori 5317 Moffat — „ ' fGothio ' 7755 W. Kidley — * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Full 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 Westport and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. ] NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise-! menfc 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 4 dates and hour of sailing. For furtther particulars apply to F. FEREIMAN, : Agent, Ashburton, i 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 bo, and am prepared to receive particulars of such, and my terms will be exceptionally easy— NO SALE, NO CHARGE. I I have several Town and Suburban Pro- j perties on my books, which I will be pleased to receive offers for, and all business in this direction will receive myptomptand 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 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 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. tk LWAYS in Stock.—A first J\ 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. MR J. ET BAIN, QURGEON DENTIST, Has Eemoved to Wardell's Buildings, Cashel. Street, Qhristchurch, -"" Telephone 956. €ROWN BEEWEEY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. SPARKLING ALES \j AND STOUT. Foktt Pbize 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 operf fire. Ask Foe, .The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. TRY the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Try the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers.



BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTOHURCH. «TIASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freeiing. 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. ! H HE following unsolicited Testimonial 1 * 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 blond. 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. j May be obtained from Messrs Fletcher ! Bros., and Shearman Bros., Ashburton. t For CYCLING SHOES, GO TO H. Pannell, i ! 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 GUAItANTCED. Sarsapawlla. I TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street. 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. 1 WARD AND CO.'S UNRIVALLED A LX S AND STOUT. Superior to English. INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1600 000 BAS 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. \



j BUSINESS NOTICES. New Zealand Insurance Com pany Established, 1859. Capital—One Million. THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality, Paid up Capital and Eeserves, .£400,000 Fire and Marine Bisks, Also, Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Bates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. J W MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER. OF ME A T 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 ASHBURTON HOTEL J^MULLAN. Proprietor. j /CENTRALLY situated. Good iiccomoda- j %*J tion for travellers. 1 Winesf^Spirits and Ales of.the best brands only. Free Stabling. 8 287 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. f |\/| R A. WHITAKER, 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 River Mount Somers Hotel. W. J A: CLAY, Proprietor HAVING Purchased this well known Hotel, I am now prepared to recede 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 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. —Dunedia prize Ales always on tap. J. DINEEN, LESSEE. 10 WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOREY'S TEKMIMJS 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 i 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. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pane or nothing.



j BUSINESS NOTICES j • V -*«,. - ■ ' *"$' i | s§ us us unison 5 \ A Sweetmeat that is also nourishing and sustaining is always > 3 acceptaMe alike to men, women, and children, particularly f i to those who cannot take nourishment in the usual forms l£ and-shapes in which it is offered lo than. . \'y <} is rich in nutriment, and contains all the valuable elements r <j of the Cocoa Beau. | S .6 | So!d Everywhere in Id., 3d. aqd Bd. Packets. ? J ASK FOR . I t■ ■ ? -«-! ■■■■ww'pi ■!■!■■■ ■ ■jmum^—u jj.i^.i» ■ • LSJJ BELFAST .AND' FA IK MELD FREEZING WORKS / ■MANUREis, ARE THE ' BEST "OOE TUENIPS, KAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CEOP SPECIAL MA.NUBES 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 EVEEYWHEEE LAST SEASON. If therejs no agent in your district, send to the Office for Price List and Testimonials. Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited. ; F. WAYMQUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Chriutchurch. ... mm -_ lH iji. M i M !■ IMI |-»MJI^.|_J.JJ 'J '.._ —| ' 30000 ~ BOOKING * fessHg^ RANGES W Z~~^ '[SSS^ In Ueo in the Colony, They burn LigDite j% 1' I'~ I / '^""^Cf ■lrue Coa1 'or Woodj iip to 2ft 6in hi * frlUnyi"g :^Sp?3 J J^o Setting- Secraired. "5 ' mEUE J i^'SS'tiJ^, i With Sfcovp Pipe can be worked out in lie tuliwS I <iS^^^^ 1 open' Sp^ndid Bread Bakers. With l^j^jyj ' ii liln*11"1^ ml cast iron or copper boilere. Tho copper ,' i HHQV *vc>O* "boilers aro large and tin lined inside. >v |g^^^ SSSaSSr! i Eepairs are a minimum. Made in all I ""*^ t ?l ♦/^ ' 98&SRfi bJ sizes, siugle or double. High or low pres ggjSSSfi •j**'^'"*B A^^^~^™||i^"" SI sure boilers. BbSX mhhmmm SjESSSaaBaHgH Sold by all Ironmongers from whom *■ Catalogues can be obtained or from the makers, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin ' If you wish to obtain the |.\yOQ [ WOOL BEST CROPS AND T F not already a staunch client of ours X we hope you soon will be. We want p * ivt PPiyT?^ your business. We assert that every man vi/\ILN Jr. JS. I L, H. o, should adhere to his own trade, as one cannot successfully cope with ten or twelve USE different classes of business. If he attempts it someone's interests must suffer. Ovv ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, wool BDSraESS . To ensure full Crops Everywhere. W? have *»<» brought up to it, and it is c J well known that we are Experts. We do Jnot care what other firms do. We assert that we can show better averages than anyone else. Do not be led away or coerced -Tl^E have the pleasure to notify our i nfco the belief that anyone can sell—such ' * is not the case. Clients that ye are now in the position to Firstly—A man must be a judge of what supply them with these celebrated h e j a selling. Secondly—He must be in touch with Fertilisers at— values. Thirdly—He irrast have the confidence of the buyers. £4 12s 6d per ton on Trucks at Fourthly—He must have discretionary ability. Islington and Smithfield. 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. Results Prove that they are the Do not run away with the idea that any _ one can sell. Our experience is that per- Best & Cheapest tO USe. 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 come forward might be a weak one, and QUALITY AND ANALYSIS EEMAIN you may lose enough on that sale to amply justify j our securing the services of the — AS BEFORE. best man. We look after all consignments ns though they were our own, our clients being our first and only consideration. You Islington Clients have won the Highest can re iy U p On prompt payments, personal supervision, careful valuations, and no Honours at the Winter Shows of the sacrifices, therefore hesitate no longer, send your consignments to H. MATSON and Co., Agricultural and Pastoral Associations Addington. Ashbuiton representative— David Thomas. for Boots and Grain exhibited at, their .. — Wool Packs, Grain Sacks, Twine, Berger's Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions. Branding Compound supplied at lowest current rates. Cash advances made against the Growing ATf/^i/"\f T T>!>-f\Q Clip either for Local Sale or Shipment up IN l.L'O Aj-Ii -O **'*• *£> any amount. DISTRICT AGENTS, We are the local Agents for Messes H Dawson and Co., Wocl Brokers, London. _Al Hß™____~ H. MATSON Tl . n - T AND CO. LLEWELLYN OWEN, . M.c.s.M. bTt GEORG ft Certificated and Registered T-cl-r ( JAMS, Students prepared for any Musical Potted and Preserved Meats j Examination held in New Zealand. All branches of Music taught. Candidates presented at Examinations TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Sfcore . j Smoke New Venus J keepers throughout the colony.



BUSINESS NOTICES. [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 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, Sand Glass, &c, &c. We are unrivalled in New Zealand. All prices—and a practically unlimited choice of goods. :o: We own Venetian Blind, Bedding, and Wire-Mattress Factories, and supply all these goods of the very first quality afc 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. bTRANGE & COMPANY, COMPLETE JKUSE FURNISHERS, CHRISTCHURCH.* qjffymg^c:. J y*gg!r'_raEgWEEgE-aB-^^ l'iL^-fhJn-r-^-B3- J.-T I&-JX 1' j ou ree y°urse^ from a^ Tyre troubles r. s£ysri &>-*"- and worries. W&%% I X'- 4 ;f^Pi Tfaes© Durable Tyr&& can be relied | X^f' i \s&£j?li''ls-'-? OM !(->r TwiiLVE Months' Hard Riding on all ?-*^^ ' y", *\ i&i classes arid conditions of roads S&sfe , BSWASE OF JMSTATIONS. ' }^M, V^\ Nk '10 The Danlop Pueu&iatic Tyra Co. of Aust Ltd., *< &% 'V\' g, il~> I li t.ct Cnnstcl urc iN 7 BJ&li \^t^_'\o ] A 1 Mlv •-.) I} A (.1 11l i) i 1 Brisjane **"*•»"*. — _ t " 'I ■■I■K««_««VJ«M3Ir«3»«S2?Ct!=rJS^ ~- J Mellors Zealandia Boot St< re, (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. Remember that MELLOR Sells HUNDREDS of Pairs of Boots 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 STOKE. ■ |||i-|M| W MMiiM||l|L. |L lUJM SMOKE ONLY ' NEW VENUS. A PERFJOP TOFACOO.



BUSINESS NOTICES' ■J. SEAIiT&CO. F.v ■;.;.: ■-. -:'■ -X OF LEASE. cLying- ■'<■$ Business. Stock mu^t be cleared by end " of October. COME early for bargains in Garden breeds, Flower Seeds, Garden Tools, Clover Seeds, Mangold Seeds, Ryegrassi Cocksfoot, and Field Peas. Complete Seedsman's Fittings for Sale, including nest of 36 drawers, shelving, show cases, desks, counter, etc. Must be cleared- by 31st October J. SBALT & CO. 7 131 __ CLABIDGE'S STABLEST (Late McConnell's). Tancred Street, Ashbtjbton. "DEST accommodation and attention for jr> Town and Country visitors, v 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



LONDON BUTCHEBY TANCRED STREET. : TIAVING taken ever the Business of JIJL the late Sam; E. Burnard, as from lst.Jr.ly, instaut, 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 tiust the support extended to me in the past will be continued. . „ N, Quality and punctuality guaranteed. Families waited on Daily. W. H. ROBINSON Special -Notice. FEUI T TIIE HS. All Kinds. A Few Thousand Csipressus Macro caioa, i at^d 2 yeai oids ' Cabbage and Cauliflower Plants. Good Eating and Seed POTATOES." JAS. PORTER, Allenton, Ashburton )



If you have Pneumatic Tyres you must have a reliable article, otl^rwise they are a constant source of annoyance. Consider ing that the IDKAIi TYKE costs no! more than the average price, it ishardly ■ to ;be wondered that this brand has become-SO deservedly popular.-rAdvt. .•;•