The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. No.. 5803

Ashburton : Satu-day, November 1, 1902

Price - One Penny

CABLE NEWS.

United.Press As-oeiv-jun—Hy Electric ■ Telegraph— Copyright. ! THE DONKEOBOES. . I Ottawa, Oct. 31 ! The Donkhobors obstinately persist in } marching through Winnipeg-, declaring their duty to Christianise the world. The women are anxioxis to return home. NAVY LEAGUE. The Montreal Chamber of Commerce refused to assist in the formation of a Canadian branch of the Navy League, alleging that Canada has no need of a navy. M. EUMBOLD'S ACCUSATIONS. Berlin, Oct. 31 The Berlin. newspapers are much per turbed at M. Bumbold's accusations. EX-PBESIDENT KRUGEB. LONDON, Oct. 31 The "Standard's" Brussels correspon dent states that Kruger hopes to return to South Africa by January, if he swears allegiance; ■ X ; >-• .:;._ <r -: THE EDUCATION BILL. In the House of Commons, several pages of amendments to the Education Bill were closured, and negatived. HEAVY DAMAGES. Mr Hugh Watt, an ex-Commoner, re covered £5000 damages against Lady Violet Beauchamp, who, in a letter to Watt, described the plaintiff as " a real devil o£ a criminal in human form." FATAL TEAMCAE ACCIDENT. By a tramcar accident at CBiitham, two were killed and fifty-one dockyard me chanics injured. : EAETHQUAKES. ...,..: .", New York, October 31. Farthquakes destroyed the Gueteniala coffee zone, causing enormous losses. ME CHAMBERLAIN. Melbourne, October 31 Sir E. Barton has sent an invitation to Mr Chamberlain to visit Australia. A VICTOKIAN LOAN. The Legislative Assembly has read a second time the million 3| per cent. Treasury Bond Bill. The money will be expended on urgent work already sanc tioned. THE NAVAL SUBSIDY. It is understood that a majority of the members of the Federal Parliament favour an increase in the naval subsidy.

South Africa,

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, Oct. 30. ( The " Times" has published the second instalment of Mr Kruger's memoirs. The |.;^<-President accuses Mr Cecil Ehodes of lying, bribery and treachery, and refers to Viscount Milner as a typical Jingo, auto? cratie beyond endurance. He declares that Mr Chamberlain and Mr Cecil Ehodes were accomplices in the Jameson l\ vaid. ..- I The "Times" in coruinentjng on Mr ! Kruger's stiitt merits, says the.historical and other inncourncies uf the memoirs prove that \\w peace negotiations were bound to tail, and that \vr»r w;is inevitable. j The death is re ported of General Chris- I topher Botha. hroU»«r of Louis Uotha. He | played a conspicuous part in the Natal I canijiaigu. • Sydney, October 31 ! The G.')veriimcnt Commercial rent in i So:'th Africa rtrports .tbafc 'there are good ! prospects of trade. The population is j rnpidly increasingl, and producers "'are very slow iv getting to work again. The pro duction of the conntry is" net likely to increase to a great extent for some years. Ec insists that nothing biit the best quality should be sent in order to compete with formidable countries like the Argen tine.

Recent returns give distressing accounts , of the South African labour market. A. well-known Melbourne shavebroier, as a result of an extensive tour, says that the whole country is'in a stateoE chaos, and it will bo years before an y immigrant of moderate means will be able to make even an ordinary living. The land is full of diseases to man and beast, and in addition fchere are storms, floods and disastrous droughts. It would be criminal folly for Australians to join in a. mad rush till things mend. :

The Pacific Cable.

United Press Association—By Electric . Telegraph—Copyright .....' !, Suva, Oct 31. The A nglia has arrived and landed the shore end of the Pacific cable. Melbourne, October 31 . It is expected that the.Pacific cable will be open for business on Monday. The Hon. J- G. Drake, Federal Postmaster- General, is'-awaiting information from .the London Cable Board before formally an nouncing the. charges. V" . '?■ Suva,.: Oct. 31. The Pacific cable was completed.at-5,15.

The Premier.

United. Press Association—Hy Electrio Telegraph. Welt.ingtoU, Oct. 31

A reception was tendered to Mr Seddon 10-iiight in the Skating Rink bythe Liberal and Labour Federation of New Zealand. There was a very large attendance. Mr Harold Beauchampi on behalf of the Federation, presented Mr Seddon.with ail illuminated address. Mr Seddon, in. acknowledging the presentation, spoke on much the same lines as in his recent utter ances in Auckland. In discussing the policy of the Government, he strongly urged the people to stand firm by the Land for Settlements Act, and the cheap money scheme. The same necessity now existed for the Land for Settlements Act as existed on the day the Act was placed on the Statute Book. At the conclusion of his speech the following resolftiotf was earned unanimously:—" That this large meeting heartily thanks Mr Seddon for his address, and desires to express its confidence in him as Premier of this colony, and in his administration." jr..--'r



SHIPPING. mHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING JL 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* Rimutaka 7765 Wellington Oct. 30 Tongariro 7661 — Nov. 27 Wakanui 5706 — To follow Buapehu* 7705 --■ „ Paparoa* 6563 — „ * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FBIEDLANDEB. BROS., Ltd. BHAW, SAVTLL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. ROYAL Mail Steamers, with superior accommodation for all classes of pas sengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tenerifie and Plymouth. Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. Earamea 6563 J. Burton Well'nNov.l3 ♦Athenio 12230 C Kempson Well'n Deo. 11 Kumara 6034 Scotland WelTnTofol. Maori 5317 Moffafc — „ •Gothic ' 7755 W. Kidley — J „ * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Full particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BROS.



BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHEISTOIIURCH. /^ASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) i Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Ruston & I 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 £17,000*000. Most liberal Policy- Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserves. Bonuses dedared every year. Travelling 1 Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe; Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton.



TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF U NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail.from Lyttelton as under:— For Wesfcport and Grey mouth—Weekly 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 and Picton via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. The above are subject to alteration j reference should therefore be made to Christehurch daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing. For furtther particulars apply to F. FEKRIMAN, 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.,j,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 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.



ASHBURTON HOTEL. J; MULLAH. Proprietor. /CENTRALLY situated. Good accomoda \j tion for travellers. Wines 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



BUSINESS NOTICES. New Zealand Insurance Com pany Established, 1859. Capital—-Ono 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 Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Bates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. C PAN NELL, TAILOR AND MERCER, 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 description, and the LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK.



ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. \ I E A, WHITAKER, late manager of /Yl Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience. Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton Eiver Mount Soiners Hotel. W J A. CLAY, Proprietor HAVING Purchased this well known . Hotel, lam 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 Somerset Hotel, ASHBURTON.



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 PiaDoforto 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.



XHE 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. 8277 DINEEN'S Railway Refreshment Rooms. I BEG to thank all my friendß 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 beat wines and spirits kept. N.B.—Dunedin prize Ales always on tap. J. DIKEEN, LESSEE. 10 WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. I Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOREY'S TEKMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) P. W. MILLWAED, ... 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 ai o 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







Notice of Removal. ME J. R? BAIN, HURUEON DENTIST, Has Removed to WardelTs Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES AND STOUT. Forty Peizb Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied, 7 134 S. McBRIDE, Monumeatal Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. A LWAYS in Stock.—A first tj\. class selection of Marble aad 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. "DAENINSHAM an<i CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as fpoxijire. Ask For The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. IT is a well-known fact that Jas. Mellor can give much better value in Boots and Shoes than any other Shop in Ashburton.



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 arid Cold Shower Baths. Electric Light. Wines, Spirits, Beers, and Cigars of the Best Quality. Terms: ss. 6d per day; 35s per week. 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty , pans or nothing.



WARD AND CO.'S UNRIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English; INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance. Department. £1,600,000 r-r AS already been added to Policies in JIX 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. WANTED KNOWN — Farmers' Good Shooter Boots only 10s 6d. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store.



When you got inside the Polling Booth, see that the Returning Officer gives 70U two BEAD THE LOCAL OPTION PAPER VERY CAREFULLY, so that you thoroughly mndersfcand it. Now look at it. Don't hurry! Never mind the lines at the very top of the paper. The only lines that concern you are the three which begin with the words, I VOTE ... Run your pencil through the FIRST of these three lines ONLY", the line which ends with the word " CONTINUE." You don't want the licenses to continue, bo Strike Out that line— and that line only. Score every word of it out plainly, AND BE SURE THAT YOUR PENCIL DOES NOT TOUCH ANY OTHER LINE ON THE PAPER. Your Paper will then look like this:— I Vote that the Number of Licenses existing in the District be Reduced I Vote that No Licenses be Granted in the District Don't put another mark on your paper. In tho meantime, find out from the Registrar if your Name is on the Roll. All claims to vote Ho not reach the proper quarter, so make quite sure by personal enquiry.



BUSINESS NOTICES TRY AUSLEBROOK AND COS MILK KISSES. A Delicious Confection. The Original and Only True Kiss is made by Alllsefcrook & Co, see that their name is on every wrapper,



SS^^^a| Ol) \J\J\/ j jmmm _ m « cooking £f££&^ RANGES iiyLS-/^/-tSfe^> >- N*-—»^ ||||M In Use in the Colony. They burn Lignite lt TnTST* v j mm^ mm s _\ tmvrmmt True Coal, or "Wood, up to 2ft 6in. lf |: ,' v^^^ li^^j^v|q Ho Setting Eeauired. " B ' 9^^S ' Jw^^S^. a With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he rc*P^f||l]o§P>^S&* 1 open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With 1 ''■'' IF'iuiiir'jil^f^r^i^*^ L casfc "*on or COPP er boilers. The copper ' I RBI^hI 88 S boilers are large and tin lined inside. \ llc-»»«"^3|| HS**^"*™—^" g Repairs are a minimum. Made in all I KOi RP I"™™^ «jjjj|gfl|gjgj|||. sizes, single or double. High or low pres- L __^^SSSf£lj^l!j£ljS^S9 sure boilers. by a^ Ironmongers from whom •P^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^""** Catalogues can be obtained or from the mak era, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin



•"O •• ■•** BRAND ■**«- "^c"' MADE FROM THE PURE JUICE QF THE APPLE - ,-J= f QUARTS * PINTSW OBTAINABLE Mj\i Kecs & CJISKS ?* FLETCHER. HUMPHREYS &C? CATHEDRAL SQUARE. CHRISTCHURCH. BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES*,- ARE THE BEST ■pOR TUENIPS, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP SPECIAL MANUBES are made to suit any kind of Soil or description of Crop. Samples 01 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, Chriutchureh.



\ _ BUi-IMftSiS NUI'HJJ S. There's No Place Like I .- - - STRANGE'S - ! For FURNITURE. i ■ ■ ■ . ■ ■ ■ .-■:,- -■ ■-,■ ■' . -*. ; .. . * -\7 * —— v j "OOSSESSING the Completest and most up-to-dato 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. 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. :o: 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 BOUSE F-.^RSHERS, j CHRISTCHTJKCH. " I the new Al ,1 ■sKSfiins!^ ynvvc i^'V'D n* will pfove a ~ VULCANISETO|>n this tyre a p fa X " jP^Jye^A to all cyclists. It is manufactured DUML-PF^ m & I under a hydraulic pressure of J2OO » __. ZZ M, f I lbs. to the square inch, rendering TyDF JWRiw / Parting oi rubber and fabric an _T Ji^ M Impossibility, and thus saving fully Somfc^\ "**y#V per cent, of the troubles associated I ' >^> sMi__//] with pneumatic tyres. Ask your S/r^ —m Agent to show you a sample. IT i if M^fe^|| WILL DO THE REST. | j // r%ss^in NONE GENUINE f fj\ P IB t 'Jrsl^ WITHOUT THIS. J |^£ \ 1 II f-:JU^M TRADEMARK^aF"\^»y '; I I \\ on Cover and Tube. \^g^ :- P \^ _J^S? f^S The Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Co. I M iSM?/ jms 128 Lichfield St., Oiiristciiurcii, n.z. I r M I € Ao^%£ And at Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth. j I m fi%J» '^^Mo>jfWx//®m nn& Brisbane. \ ? H& B B«>l'\,B &*Sto 5 *™^ «-——^ ASS Special Reductions —:o: —- Special Reductions NICHOLAS &PICKF(^RD INVITE COMPARISON OP VALUES. Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, Is6d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s Gd, 4s, 4s 6d, ss, 5s 6d. , Childrens^ from Sd per pair. School Roots from oa per pair. Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s Gd to 18s Gd ppr pairj Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s Gd to 18s 6d per pair ; Gent's Balmorals from 10s, strong Shooters from 9s 9d. .PLEASE to remember we hold an Extensive Stock of High-Class Boots, Shoes, an<?. , Slippers of every description. Prove our prices. Boys and Girls Boots a specialty. (ur Motto is—" Small Profits and Quick Returns." NICHOLAS &PICKFORD, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON



AND "COLOMBO" TEAS. —o— Ahh GROCER S. SMOKE ONLY '.. NEW VENUS.



If you have Pneumatic Tyres you must have a reliable artiole,.ptfeerwise they are a constant source of annoyance. Consider ing that the IDEAL TYRE costs no more than the average price, it is hardly to be wondered that thi3 brand has become so deservedly popular. —Adv . STANDISH AND PEEECE, Photographers under the Royal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio ■High Street, Ohristchurch. ... 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 v.ne means a profit- with hardly iany work. Send for our catalogue . We i sell on otudi or time payments, and pan give f yoci real assistance when you need it. lne i advice and help of- our expert always at / your service. We keep the best of every. thing for the poultry yard,— Adyt,