The Ashburton Guardian.

Yol xxi, No. 5828

Ashbuttou': ■ Tuesday, December 2, ltf)2

Price - One Penny

Gardening for the Month.

DECEMBER

Kitchen Garden.

Keep the hoe going regularly and in every place, particularly after heavy rains, and when the ground is sufficiently dry; this, while it adda to tho purifying of the soil, also enriches it and invigorates the crops, at the same time giving no quarter to insects »>r their broods. In showery weather spriDkle a little salt over the asparagus beds. Celery will claim a con siderable amount of attention this month. Continue to pick out plants as recommended in former months, and have prepared, if not already done, trenches for the reception of the main crop. Ln large establishments, and where celery is in demand, it is always desirable to have one or more trenches six fett wide; plant across in lines twelve or fifteen inches apart. This plan, however, is not so preferable, unless to economise space j two rows in a trench, with a foot between the plants, are easier managed, and pro duces the best celeryj the reason is ob vious,—the plants have more root room, and are easier earthed up. The practice of divesting the young plants of their leaves ia very objectionable. Lift the plants with a ball of earth, and select the plants as near a size as possible. This plant is fond of moisture, and should be frequently watered with liquid manure. Thin outcrops .that are crowded. Sow endive, cress mustard, lettuce, and. radish. Thin out onions, tak ing care always tn gather those for present use which have the least bulbs; hoe deeply between the rows, and harvest the ripe bulb's of the autumn-sown crop. As soon a3 the gooseberries are ready for tarts stop i using the rhubarb, as the longer it is gathered now, the weaker it will be next , year. Make another sowing of turnips towards the end of the montE Cucumber and Melon Fbames. Attend to the instructions of last month» apply a little liquid, manure to the roots occasionally; give tolerably free ventilation daring the day and also during close, warm nights, j Greenhouse. i The treatment recommended last month, will, in most cases, be applicable in this. The business of potting must be proceeded with according to the growth of the plants. Many of what are termed hard-wooded plants seld m require more than an annual shift to larger-sized pots, but this should be done just before they begin growing. Balsam* smd other tender annuals should now be placed near the glass. Heaths will requite close attention; do not allow them to droup for want of water. Flowbs Garden and Shubbbry. I "Water at the roots, nnd in the evening i syringe over the foliago of all late planted tree 3 and shrubs, parti ularly evergreens. Primroses and other spring flowering plants should now be t:iken up and planted in some reserve corner, so as to make room for planting out sutumn flowering annuals, such as bali'lms, French and African mari golds, etc. Finish planting dahlias, and water well in dry weather. Orchard and Fbuit Gardkn. All superfluous wood in currants and gooseberries should be removed so as to admit, tlie light and air for the flavouring of the fruit atri ripening cf the wood, la gatliev'ng goosrbomes i'or tarts, avoid the Common practice.'of clearing thebuab.es; it is inut:h' better to I bin tho fruit, or direst i them only <>f half their load. Late straw -1 henies should ba watered, but withhold as far as possible moisture from those that are ripening. '

Keep the Fountain Pure.

Dr. Morse's Indian Foot. Pills are founded on the principle that a'l diseases are caused by an impure condition of the blood. When the bowels are constipated, the' liver be comes inactive, and the kidneys aie unable to acf as a proper filter, this forces the impurities in the blood throughout the system, causing Biliousness, Indigestion, Kheumatisro, and in fact, most of the Mb from which people suffer. If you are sick, begin to-day taking Dr. Morse's Indian. Rco\< Pills, which are guaranteed to be a permanent cure for all Liver and Kidney disorders. Packed in amber bottles, ■with, the full name blown thereon.

Superstitious Maoris.

Per Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Auckland, Nov. 29

There "was a general exodus of Maoris from "VYhakarewarewa this week, in conse quence of the prediction by a tohunga of an eruption in the Geyser Valley. The Government are making experiments at Whakarewarewa to endeavour to revive the quiescent "Waikete geyser. The natives became alarmed. The tohunga fixed the eruption for Friday, and the Maoris left for the other settlements. Mr Donne, of the Tourist Department, endeavoured to sooth their fears, and made a counter pre diction that there would be no outbreak.

STANDISH AND PREECE,

Photographers tinder the Eoyal patronage of the Priuee and Princess of Wales. Studio Hish Street, Chrisfcclmreh.



SHIPPING. aiHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE Eoyal 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 Tongariro* 7661 Wellington Nov. 27 Wakanui 5706 Auckland Dec. 6 Turakina* 8027 Wellington Dec. 24 Euapehu 7705 ~ „ Paparoa 6563 — . „ Bimutaka 7765 j * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FEIEDLANDEE BEOS., Ltd. SHAW, SAVTLL 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. *Athenio 12231 CZempsonWeirnDec.il fEang*tira 4045 Nicole) Lyt'ln. Dec. 20 *Gothic 7755 W. Kidley Well'n Jan. 8 Kumara 8034 Scotland Well'n Jan. 22 Maori 5317 Moffat j — j * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Full particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc, from NICOLL BEOS. , ■■——»——|  ,„ M[ l UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. | Steamers sail from Lyttelton as j under:— j For Wesfcport and Greymouth—-Weekly i 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 asd Picton via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday, Sydney^ via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. j The above are subject to alteration;! reference should therefore be made to I Christchurch daily' papers for dates and I hour of sailing. j For furtther particulars apply to F. FEBEIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. 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— NO SALE, NO CHAEGE. 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. i My Weekly Sale of Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, | Furniture, etc., as usual, EVEEY SATUEDAY 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 Li£e 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, Auctioneers Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBUETON. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. A LWAYS in Stock.—A.first J\ 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. COOKING RANGES. ~D AJB NINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Keeds no setting, Can be used as openj&re Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. Notice of Removal. ME J. E7 BAIN, HURGSON DENTIST Has Eemoved to Warden's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. WARD AND CO.'S XJHBXVALI-ED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English. IT PAYS, it pays to buy your Boots'at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. Good Bluchers 5b lid.



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 Reserves, .£400,000 Fire and Marine Risks, Also, Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Rates. NICOLL~BROS , Agents. ! william Wood & co, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET 1 CHRISTCHURCH. /~NASH 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 OFFICE, The Arcade. Representative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATURDAY. ASHBURTON HOTEL. J. MULLAN. Proprietor. /CENTRALLY situated. Good accomoda x_> tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales of the bestj 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. 1 Free Stabling. 8 246 ROYAL HOTEL, | ASHBURTON. \ i E A, WHITAKER, late manager of - 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 tap. J. DINEEN, LESSEE. 10 WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOREY'S TERMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) F. W. MILLWARD, ... Licensee. nnHIS popular Hotel is now under new 1 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 j £2 2s per week. 230 Cafe De Paris Hotel, Cashel Street, CHRISTCHURCH. THIS First-class Hotel, after undergoing extf^sivo 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. 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 Shsab man Bros.



BUSINESS NOTICES. C I?ANNELL, TAILOR AND MERCER 127 Manchester Street, Christchureh, "TXAS a Choice Assortment of Suitings suitable for the seaßon. Chesterfields and Covert Coat 3 a specialty. Samples sent to any Address. Gentlemen's Mercery of every descriptic a, and the LATIIST FASHIONS IN STOCK. J. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OP 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 Insure your life in the 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; Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. 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 GTJABANTCED. INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600,000 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. CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christohurch. /CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES \j AND STOUT. Fortt Pbize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal i Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. I Private Families Supplied. • 7 134 ILES' Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Ranfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting 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 uirect 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 12g PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin nnHERE is no doubt, no possible doubt JL that Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store is the best Shop to buy your Boots.



BUSINESS MOTTOES. SALE. SALE. SALE. NICHOLAS & PICKFOED WILL hold the first Clearing 1 Sale of BOOTS & SHOES. The first and Only Sale in tour years, commencing TUESDAY, NOVEMBERS, 1902 BEING OVEESTOCKED AND IN WANT OF ROOM]— In order to reduce Stock and make room for poods arriving, we will hold a Genuine Clearing* Sale for 21 ©ays. The Stook must be reduced. No consideration of profit will ba 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 of visiting this Sale,& securing some of the Bargains. Remember—The primary object of this Sale is to reduce stock. NICHOLAS &PICKFORD, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON piade^fromTthe pure .juice of the apple CATHEDRAL SOifARi.CHRISTCHURCH. "ARAB," 'SHAH," AND " COLOMBO " TEAS. —o— ALL GROCERS. m H:] kij Ull 111 ! ■■-■ ■Ed '' ' UP £l'w& LJ %# Mm '. § -fep| COOKING BiT », 4 /^*~ JXJ*t~*T^i^ nse 'n trhe Colony. They burn Lignite ffi — % —^ I <3=^3^ fe Tri!e Coal) or Wood ' UPto 2ffc 6in» : ' Wpf|Jhi>>£> H S>o Scttin^ Keauired. j"£ioei(j[ Sj jr^3-v L wifch stoVQ pi Pc ? an be wovked °ut in he csese© cS~~^laJ fci open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With j(^Eo"Ot JL ~r~l|i cas^ ron or copper boilers. The copper n^ © y toilers are large and tin lined inside. n ■ , ~^^^J^^^^^^4- Repairs are a minimum. Made in all |[~ iftV" fcl "ii ~ i ~g sizes, single or double. High or lo\f: pres ***' , S*"3* sure boilers. Sold by all Ironmongers from whom Catalogues can be obtained or from the makers, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin BELFAST AND FAIEFIELD FREEZING ' WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TjlOR TURNIPS RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP SPECIAL MANURES are made to suit any kind^of Soil or description of Crop. l 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 Bleat and Hairy Produce Export Company, Limited. P. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Chriotohureh, '



BUSINESS NOI'IOES. Clearing Sale of : : SADDLERY, ETC* ;■ : ' "OEFOEE removing the Stock in ray East Street Shop to my New Premises at Sealy'e Corner, I am holding a CLEABING SALE"o7"" SADDLES, BRIDLES, WHIPS, STACK COVERS, etc. WILLIAM PATCHING, Saddler & Harness Maker, East & Burnett St., Ashburton i vuu:ai«seiWkti?isty^e"&" I 1 E*kl .««. t\r% aF^y*\ *° a^ cYdfote' K*s manufactured | | Olal«xLA*P ST % I under a hydraulic pressure of 1200 | t ou*il»&+.w>* M\n»,r'f 1 to *^* square inch, rendering | )■ T/RE i^ltt# / Partin£ °* rubber and fabric an | \ --»■- kjr*tfi M impossibility, and thus saving fully | I /^^k~-] *"*# #\ ? et cen** °^ *^c *fou^es associated i j I St0 s*^~^^n9^*^Mßi^£' O w™l paM*matlc tyres. Asfc your | j a Ar^ -A Agent to show you a sample. IT S i | // %g|^gwiU DOTHE REST. B|' I 11 MB&wBS ■NONE CENUINE /(m^\ ' U • m^WSffl trade mark j^grl^^^J I vV Wmff^m 9n Covftp *nd Tube* x^^ I ! y^Mh WbL "n*9 Dunlop Pnoumaiio Tyre Co. £ [ S^- ;^*"*^ I^B^ 128 i'ichfi2i»d St., CimiSTcnußCH, K.Z. | J€ •tZ%M%%§:' J^awi nf And at Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, ( FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. ■ ... . i I 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 I Dress Muslin and Wool Fabrics, the latest styles. ! Also Prints and Mercuise Satin I New Goods of all kinds just opened, ex Paparoa. Becntirements for Dressmaking and Millinery j Should be placed early, as the orders are pouring m. , j 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 i AND R-jfw" 0 R R. TRY AULSEBROOK'S Cream Crackers. Light, Plain, and Unsweetened. Cream Sandwiches A Delicious Biscuit. Suitable for Afternoon Teas. TrrirwririrTTiinr i»--nrn-irrTrn-irirnriiini lira in in i linn"-mini hi hi Mwimimnimp—'-hhwiihiihi i« — m mm .>■.!■ Be Sure that your Tea is Good. : • YOU are particular as to the other necessaries of life. Then why drink inferior and therefore, injurious and maybe poisonous Tea? ' Bulk Teas are as often as not a delusion and a snare, as though they may be good being "open" they permit adulteration. Also, tea loses its fragrance when it is exposed' as bulk Teas must be, and the fragrance of a Tea should be one of its chief recommenda tions. *Ws'l fk )) Ww J VJji Has commanded the respect of all good judges of Tea for years as the best Ceylon Tea that is produced. It has been praised by Australian Governors and Prelates ; it is used in the best houses of the Commonwealth j it ia par excellence the family Tea of the Australian community. Every Packet is Packed in Lead, And this ensures the retention of that subtle fragrance for which Nirvana is noted. The Nirvana Company guarantees every packet of its Tea as pure Ceylon from first leaf, to last, and if you see that its name and trade mark (a Cingalese girl-bust rising from a lotus hly) is on every packet of tea you buy you can always be sure that your Tea is J T COOCH, Sole Agent, Ashburton. TRY AUSLEBKOOK 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



: -STUD NOTICES TO TRAVEL in the Hinds and May field Districts, ..•?'•' , The Clydesdale Stallion, GLEN WYE For terms and particulars, apply to T. DRENNAN, ---9 -215 Groom in charge. npO Travel in the Methven, Rakaia, and surrounding districts the thoroughbred horse CAJOLERY, ' by ApremOiit, dam Flattery, by Traducer dam Miss Flat, by Peter Flat. CAJOLERY is a well-proportioned, band* some, fine quality chestnut horse, standing 15.3 on steel bar-like legs, and he left fch« turf sound in every respect. His perform ances stamp him one of the most brilliant; flat horses we have had, and he was a clever fencer and a master of weight. j Cajolery took first prize and Champion at J the Ash button Show in 900. His pedigree ! Cannot b« surpassed. . i Terms JM4s, with guarantee; grooniage ! fee os; £2 12s fid season. •J For further particulars apply to L. TILLET, • Highbank, 10 238 or groom in charge. TO TRAVEL m the Lauristoa Lyndhurst, Oairnbrae, and Methven, District*, the I'u'iii-:3:;i;JED Dbaught Stallion, LOED STANLEY. a (For pedi.jree see Cards.) ? Teems—^S single mare, and as per agree • ment for two or more. Groomage fee, t ss, to be paid at time of first service. For further particulars' apply to G. THOMPSON, Owner. 20 Or Groom in Charge,,