The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. So. 5844

Ashburtcm : Saturday, December 20/1902

Price - One Penny

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association V,y Klectrio Telegraph ~ Copyright Another Boer Appeal London, Deo. 18 A final appeal to Holland by the Boer Generals reiterates the necessity of public charity, several cases requiring assistance despite Britain's attempt to ameliorate the cad state of the Boere. Army Supplies. Mr Brodrick announced that all supplies i for the army in South Africa after January Ist must be obtained from British Im perial sources unless spocial circumrtances necessitate otherwise, when special sanction to obtain from an outside source will be essential. A Balloon Match. M, Dumout has challenged Pierre Taul Lebandy to a steerable balloon match for a hundred thousand francs. . The Archbishop of Canterbury The condition of the Archbishop of Can terbury is unchanged, and is described as stationary, being no better and no worse. Th 3 Sugar Convention The Right Hon. A. J. Balfour, in the House of Commons, said there was no reason for delaying the ratification of th e> Sugar Convention, as it did not require Britain to penalise the sugar of any self-governing colonies. The Morocco Pretender- The pretender to the Moorish throne has not been captured, but has established a Court at Fez, with every symbol of royalty. The tribes eastward of Fez recognise him as their ruler. Sydney, Dec. 19 A large gathering of leading citizens, representing conur.evcial.fmancraJ, shipping, and political sections of the community, were entertained at luncheon aboard the Moeraki, to colebrate the vessel's entry into the intercolonial trade. The Curator of Intestate Estates, report ing on the Public Trust Act of New Zealand recommends the Government to adopt a somewhat similar system here. Melbourne, Deo 19 The budget shows a deficit of .£953,000. Government proposes a new taxation to the extent of aqparter of a million and will make a levy on the Railway Accident fund and rail and stores suspense account to the extent of £ 110,000. .£IBO,OOO will be raised by lowering the income exemption to a £ 100, and abolishing it altogether on incomes over £500.

The British Education Bill.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, Dec. 17 Iv Committee the Honse of Commons considered the Lords' amendments to the. Education Bill. With a view to helping the amendment of Dr. Moorhouse, Bishop of Marohester, a proviso ■Pj.as moved stipu lating that itwas not intended to increase i.h'o-public burdens', but this was dropped at the instance of Sir James Fergusson by a majority of 96. The original amendment of Bishop Moot house was affirmed cm Hie Jau:es Fergus sion's motion by 197 votes to 159. Mr Eed mond and h'fiy-six Nationalists voted with the m.-vjority. The Unionists were greatly 'iivicud, and the Radicals protested that the sham proviso had overcome the financial nrivileges. Tho Hight'Hon. A..J. Balfour, while sup pi'i-tiiig Sir James Fergusson/left the ques tion to the discretion uf the House. Bisliop Moorhonse's amendment trans-' ferred the responsibility for tho repair of the wear and tear of schools from-the-Churoh. to the local authority. It was carried in fho House of Lords by 114 to 88, despite the Duke of Devonshire's opposition. London, Dec 18 The House of Commons, by 228 votes to B', agreed to. the Halsbury-Slaney clause defining more clearly the right of appeal to Bishops in regard to the character of religious instruction., . Lord Hugh Cec'l's vigorous protest drew from Mi- Balfour a strong warning of the danger to the Church of any driving deeper of the wedge unhappily separating ecclesi astical opinion and the great body of lay opinion. The Bill passed the House of Commons and then the Lords.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Auckland, December 18 Lord Eanfurly, spealung at the Gram mar School prize distribution ceremony to night, referred to the English Education Bill. It was, he said, no doubt of a highly controversial character, but it would be ad mitted that the present system waa not what it should be. Its object was to put the country in a much better position. in relation to education, and the Government were resolved to stand or fall by it. Hia personal opinion was a change in the edu cational system was absolutely necessary. t would be a great thing if all over the British Empire the cost of obtaining patents wete cheapened, technical schools en ' couraged, and our inventive resources > developed.

Mercantile Cruisers.

United Press Association—Ry Electric Telegraph - Copyright London, Dec. 17. The Select Committee, wuh Lord C:im berdown as Chairman, which was appointed to enquire into the question of mercantile cruisers, has issued its report. It recom mends that with the view of controlling such vessels in war-lime and preventing their transfer to a foreign flag, all mercah-. tile cruisers able to carry 4.7-inch guns must meet the A dmirality's steering gear requirements. It a'so recommends the guarantee and subsidy if they decide on the Admirality remaining registered owners of one-half of each vessel and the company to manage and take the profits. The first cost of a vessel of twenty-five* knots is estimated at a million, the horse-power being 52,000, with an annual subsidy of £149,000. An additional knot, costing a quarter of a million, would require an extra 16,000 horse power, and an extra subsidy of ,£55,000. The Committee point to other alternatives, guaranteeing a sum to-enable owners to borrow at 3 instead of 5 per cent. or offwiug a lump contribution towards the Bret cost



SHIPPING. rr>HE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING X COMPANY'S LINE Eoyal Mail Steamers for Londou. Via Monte Video, Teneriffe, and Plymouth. Best accommodation for all classes of Passengers. ' Probable To SaU Steamer. Tons Final Port, about Turakina* 8027 Wellington Dec. 24- Waimate 5610 Wellington Jan. 3 Papanui 6882 Jan. 21 Tongariro* 7705 — „ Bimutaka 7765 Wakanui 5706 * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BEOS., Ltd. SHAW, 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. fßang'tira 4045 Nicole Chalm. Deo. 20 •Gothic 7755 W. Kidley WelTn Jan. 8 Kumara 6034 Scotland WelFn Tan. 22 •Corinthic 12231 Sealby Well'n Mrh 19 Athenio 12230 CKempsor — * Twin Screw. +No passengers carried Full particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BROS. 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 Bailings see advertise ment 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. For furtther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTOHURCH. CASH 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. 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. Notice of Removal. ME J. eTbUN, QUROEON DENTIST Has Removed to Wardell's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. rA 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. COOKING RANGES. "DARNINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as open fire Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. WAED AND CO.'S UN RIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English: THERE is no doubt, no possible doubt that Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store J is the best Shop to buy your Boots. i



: BUSINESS NOTICES. Ne.v 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 Risks, Also, Risks on Growing Crop 3. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Rates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. If you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere, "TTCT'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 Smithfield. Results Prove that :tliev.'are the Best & Cheapest 'to use. QUALITY AND ANALYSIS REMAIN AS BEFORE.— —— Islington Clients have won the Highest Honours at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations for Roots and Grain exhibited at their Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions. NICOLL BROS. DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBURTON. 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. \/l X A. WHITAKER, late manager of 3l Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience. Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton Biver 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 Brandsjof Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. 8 57 I SARSAPAiULLAj 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 Shear man Bros. ANOTHER shipment of Japanese China Cups and Saucers to hand. We are clearing them as before at 6s per dozen Call early at Carson and Go's



BUSINESS NOTICES Fou CYCLING SHOES, GO TO H. Pannell, Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christohurch CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS And every description of Athletic Shoos made to order and in stock. i Write for instructions for self measurement FIT GUARANTCED. INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1600,000 tl AS already been added to Policies in j 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. Nearly three score years and ten, and a sufferer for a long period from Rheumatism and Piles, but finds a cure at last in Plantekoa. Taiti, Lower ITutt, Feb. 3, 1902 Dear Sir,-— IHAVK been a great sufferer for many years from Rheumatism and Piles. I have been treated by doctors, and have also used countless medicines, without success. I can say that through using PLANTEKOA and PLANTEKOA OINTMENT, I have at last found a cure, and this is really wonder- , ful, considering my age. ! With reference to the Ointment I have used it for all kinds of skin troubles, burns, scalds, cracked hands, etc., with the best of results, and I can honestly recommend any one to use these articles, for in my years of experience I have never seen their equal.— ! I am, yours etc., M. A. Saul. Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for it. JACKSON, Agent. Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. — £ C PANNELL, TAILOR AND MERCER 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, - HAS a Choice Assortment of Suitings suitable for the season. Chesterfields and j Covert Coats a specialty. Samples sent to any Address. Gentlemen's Mercery of every description, and the LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK. "j. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OF MEAT AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & PEAS Dn Trucks'Ashburton or Country Stationß Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188 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. 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. 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 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. CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. /CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES \j AND STOUT. Forty Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle afc all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134



' BUSINESS NOTICES. SALE, SAJE. SALE. NICHOLAS "& PICKFOBD WILL hold the first Clearing" Sale of BOOTS & SHOES. The first and Only Sa'e in four jeirs, commencing TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1902 BEING OVEESTOCKED AND IN WANT OF BOOM, •In order to reduce Stock and make room for goods arriving, we will hold a ! Genuine Clearing Sale for 81 Days. I The Stork must be reduced. No consideration of profit will ba allowed to interfere I with this object. Discounts range frpm 10 to 20 per cent. i All in want of smart Shoes or Boots for the coming holidays should make i a point oi visiting this Sale & securing some of the Bargains; Remember -The primary object of this Sale is to reduce stock. [NICHOLAS &~PICKEORD, I EAST SI It SET, ASHBURTON; 45,000 j^^dHk cooking JE^ RANGES B]^ fl J /^""""""T^Hi^ i n xjse in the Colony. They burn Lignite %f—fi — $ fe True Coal> or Wood ' up to 2it 6in< '^^rl^^ No Setting Reauired. rUSSLn J-t^-sA 1 With Stove Pipe can be worked out in h« Gems' c©-"Cly>' 3 open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With (DwitpitQ t! j[ . ' =^4 cast iron or copper boilers. The copper si © "P WEsEiS£i3ii«lH boilers are large and tin lined inside. I ■ j ffi- -y-.^.a^u^ Repairs are a minimum. Made m all \__J=f°" • ' 'gj sizes, single or double. High or low pres -8 r" ~££Sa 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 TRY AULSEBROOK'S- Cream Crackers. Light, Plain, and Unsweetened. Cream Sandwiches. A Delicious Biscuit. i Suitable for Afternoon Teas. ] Be Sure that' your Tea is €ood. : YOU are particular as to the other necessaries of life. Then why drink inferior, an therefore, injurious and maybe poisonous Tea ? Bulk Teas are as often as not a delusion and a snare, as though they naiy be good, being "open" they permit adulteration. Also, tea loses its fragrance when it is exposed, i as bulk Tea 3 must be, and the fragrance of a Tea should be one of its chief recommenda- , tions. IpF /""!) Wl ' ±Ui\,S2a 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 jit is used in the best houses of the Commonwealth; it is 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 & lotus lily) is on every "packet of tea you buy you can always be sure that your Tea is good. ' J. T. COOCH, Sole Agent, Ashburton. "^ARAB? 'SHAH," AND "COLOMBO" i T E A S. ALL GROCERS. BELFAST AND FAIKFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T^OE TURNIPS RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP • SPECIAL MANURES are made to suit any kind^of Soil orjdescription 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 MeaTand Dairy Produce Export j Company, Limited. ! F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Chrißtchurch, 1



BUSINESS KUI'IUJES PHOTOGRAPHY. .-■ :o: HALSiA AND €0., Saanders' Buildings, -j Ashburton, j \JTTE are doing one dozen Enamelled Cabinet Photos • j and One Enlarged Photo/ mounted on a beautiful Plate Sunk Mount, for the low price of l£s 6d. IBs 6d. 12s 6d, SATISFACTION GIUARANTEED. Remember this is for the month of December only. "" J S^j'^jk T»^&TXS US' wiU prove a | m Hrf^/ yJ\ to all cyclists. It is manufactured | 1 Illil^LPi^ M V* I ondef a hydraulic pressure of J2GQ | >& hJ>%^3^^ §- g L I Jbs> tQ tfae sqaafe iachf rendering | m *f*V'Fsi:? MH^i'tf I parting, o! rubber and fabric en | m A impossibility, and thus saving fully 6J m yim^A 50 per cent, of the troubles associated | I v^^^^^-wiacsr ") with pneumatic tyres. Ask your M 1 J& Agent to Bhow you a sample. IT I 1// liSkWm w D 0 THE REST< I 111 $!&&^~wj none cenu|ne /fj\ 1 1 If P^lf^W WITHOUT THIS / |^q j fe 111 I^Bbß£ trade mark I I\\ wJi^'f^W on Covop Bnd Tube' \^^^ I I W&li Wsm Th* Dunlop Pneuma*'° T Yre Co> § •> Ws3 °* Aust. Ltd., | | WS 128 LICHFIBLD ST., OniHSTCHURCH, N.Z. 9 I |!« s^M&^WkwSS And at Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, | I 1 J J and Brisbane- 1 i SHEEP SHEARING SEASON. THAVE [JUST LANDED MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF 3s 6d. SHEEP SHEARS. 3s 6d including T.U.S. and 8.8.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; Eaddle, Lamp Black, Etc. LAWN MOWERS in great variety, from 22s 6d to 55s each. GAEDENINGr TOOLS of every description at reduced prices. BOWLS! BOWLS! BOWLS! As the season has just opened, I cordially invite inspection of my stock— Taylor'sfrst quality only kept. SEWING MACHINES lam sole agent for the celebrated " Davey" Machine; 7 years' guarantee ; Han I!£3 10s j Treacle from £6 ICs to .£8 ICe. ' Call and inspect. They are worth lookiug at. G. M E. D I) 1 N. S,' The People's Ironmonger 1 Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. WO L WOOIv WOOL, I AM now making LIBEEAL CASH ADVANCES, FBEE OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, either in Ashburton Christchurch, Timaru, or for Shipment. This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been^fixed as under, viz :— f * CHRISTCHURCH— TIMARU— JANUARY 16th, 1903.^ JANUARY 13th, 1903 FEBRUARY 19th, 1903. FEBRUARY 25th, 1903^ I shall be represented both at Christchurch and Timaru. WOOL FOR CHRISTCHURCH to be consigned—MATSON AND CO., Addingfcon, account D. Thomas. WOOL FOR TIMARU to be consigned—N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Company's Siding, Timaru, account D. Thomas. Wool Packs, and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Market Bates. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. 4 • ■ a ,| - j^- -- - : <p U R E "SEEDS. : I HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plant south of the Line, and I now ask Farmers to inspect the same at work. j I am prepared to Clean for Farmers any description of SEEDS OR GRA IN, And will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply BEST RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BEST CLOVERS (dressed by own machines), the purity oi which must be seen to be appreciated. < i . AIso—HURST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnip Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil, etc" 1). TH O MAS,- I ASHBURTON



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 Cycle without any additional cost. The Leader Tyre is our second grade line, manufactured by Ideal Tyre Coy, Christchurch and Melbourne, and are guaranteed for 6 months, and is an ab solutely good and reliable Tyre.—(Advt.) Thoso of our readers intending to bny a Christmas or New Year present, should give Fletcher Bns. a call, a* during De cember they are giving 2s in the £ discount off all plat edware, clocks, and cutlery, so that anyone studying econony, should see their stock, aud get prices before buying ■elsewhere