The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi, No. 58 8

Aphburton : Thursday, November 20, 1902

Price - One Penny

Road Boards.

Anama.

A meeting 1 of lh« Anama Eoad Board wajj held at (he Board room, Aiijuua, on Monday last. Present - Messrs Nosworlhy (chair man), Morrow, Cree and Harrison. Leave of absence wns granted to Mr McEae foe the meeting. WORKS, Some formal business relating to roads on ■ the Downs was transacted. Mr Harrison was authorised to attend to J. Tondra's requirements for a crossing and to have ruts tilled on n road by Anuma railway station. The Clerk was instructed to inform the Mount Somers Eoad Board that this Board will continue the arrangement made with the Rangitata Eoad Board for keeping Mount Possession crossing in order. Mr Morrow explained what had been done in reference to obtaining an exchange o£ land ioi gravel pits, and stated that the Commissioner of Crown Lands had had the land valued, and the matter would be re ferred to the Waste Lands Board for con sideration. BIKDS' EGGS. The Wakanui Road Itoaid wrote enquir ing if this Board would pay for birds' eggs. —The Clerk was directed to reply in the affirmative. ACCIDENT INSUBANCE. It was decided to insure the Boards em- ; ployees in the Government Accident Insur* ' , ance Department. LOANS. A request was received from a small number of ratepayers requesting the Board to call a public meeting to discuss the ques ■■ fcion of raising a loan for road works under the Loans to Local Bodies' Act. ! It was resolved to call an informal meet > ing at Anama at 4 p.m. on November 2Sth,', to consider the matter, and place the ques tion fally before the ratepayers. ACCOUNTS'. Accounts amounting to £50 were passed for payment, and fcho Board adjourned.

TEE SECRET OF FLIGHT.

Hundreds of clever men have been frying for the last century to discover the secret of flight. Many flying machines have been invented, but all have failed to answer the purp: so. Now, if there is anything in what we are taught, these ambitious investors ate trying to bring about what we will all get to know iv a few years—that is if we are good. Consequently we must acknow ledge that the?e flying machine men are in, a hurry to' mow just what a few hundred million of people don't want to know very particularly for a few years at lenst. None of us want to fly sooner than need be, and ifc*i* to keep back the flying state as long aa possible that such letters as these become valuable. " Ifc is with much pleasure that I am able to send you a few lines in praise of Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills," writes Mr A. Brown, Newmarket, Vie. " For the last two months I have been a sufferer from neuralgia. I think I tried almost every thing in the hope of Snding relief, but failed. About two weoks ago one of youc books was loft at my house, and on reading that Indian Root Pills had cured many others of neuralgia I decided to give them a trial. After taking about half a bottle I was delighted to find that all the pains had vanished. I can thoroughly recommend them to all who suffer as I did. You are at liberty to make this case public if you may think fit." Dr Morse's Indian Boot Pills are ii perfect lilood purifier, and a positive cure for bilious ness, indigestion, constipation, headaches, sallow comp]exion,livei'and kidney troubles, piles, pimple?, boils and blotches, and for temale'~aivinents. SoKl by chemists and storekeepers, is l|d per bottle, or six bottles Ga 6d. Sole proprietors The W. H, Oomstock Co., -Limited. (Australasian Depot), > 2 Pitt street, Sydney. Packed in iimliur bottles and the full name blown thereon. .• ' 7U .'•

Plain Truths about the War Office.

Sir M. IT. Beach, speaking at West Brig-. tol on Monday night, referring to the South African War, said that when the history of that war was investigated by the Commis sv. n cf Inquiry there would not be quite ,«o favourable a verdict passed upon it as had been recorded of the war in the Soudan. Do not let it be supposed he was saying anything against Mr Broderick. That right lion, gentleman had had, indeed, an impossible task to try and reform the ad ministration of the army and, primarily of the War Office, and at the same time to con duct a great war. The country wanted a

DBAS HO REFORM AT THE WAR OFFICE. and this reform was wanted in the military rather than in civil element. But we should never reform the War Office or the army until we make the great mass of military officers pay more attention to the duties of their profession —(loud cheers)—and de vote their lives to them as did our naval officer?, and until wo removed all those out side influences which now interfere in the management of the army, and with the selection for appointments and promotion— interferences /which would never be tolerat ed in any well organised department of Civil Service. (Renewed cheers.) He had spoken with the freedom which belonged to a pnvalo. lupmber ~ (laughter)—but with theknowledge that official life had given him- (he»r, hi a.) —and he deemed it hia highest duty, while he could speak, to lay I efore his fellow-countrymen.



SHIPPING IHE 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- Ettapehu 7705 „ Paparoa 6563 — „ Bimutaka 7765 . * Twin Screw. For further particulars'apply to FEIEDLANDEE 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 Eio, Teneriffe and Plymouth. Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'i From Date. *Athenie 12230 C Kempson Well'n Dec. 11 tßang'tira 4045 Nicole Lyt'ln. Dec. 20 •Gothic 7755 W. Kidley Well'n Jan. 8 Kumara 6034 Scotland Well'n Jan. 22 Maori 5317 Moffat — * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Full particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BEOS.



BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET J CHRIST.OHURCH. |^iASH Buyers of SHEKP and jLAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Huston & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBTJRTON OFFICE, j The Arcade. Representative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATURDAY. Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. ■_ j Funds Exceed . £17»000 r OOO. i Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserve?. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling 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 Greymouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. I NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise-( ment 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 Bhould therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For furtther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton, BUSINESS NOTICES. HENRY STEPHENSON. "I N response to appeals from a number of _1 my Clients to include the Sale of Farms, Town Propertie?, 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 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 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.



ASHBURTON HOTEL. J. MULLAN. Proprietor. /"CENTRALLY situated. Good accomoda \^> 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 kepfc. Ward's XXXX on Tap. Free Stabling. 8 246 ROYAL HOTEL, j ASHBURTON. MR A, WHITAKER, late manager of 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.



BUSINESS NOTICES. ! New Zealand Insurance Com pany Established, 1859. Capital—One Million. riIHE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial JL Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality, Paid up Capital and Reserves, .£400,000 Fire and Marine Risks, Also, Risks on Growing Crops. Threshings Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Rates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. ! INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600,000 f^| AS already been added to Policies in s. 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. C. PANNELL, TAILOR AND MERCER 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, "TTTAS a Choice Assortment of Suitings Boitable for the season. Chesterfields and Covert Coats a specialty. Samples sent to i any Address. Gentlemen's Mercery of every description, and the ! LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK. WFIli \ '■>«$' \% 'i 4 * ■•s •*■ -; ~ '" CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. /CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES \j AND STOUT. Forty Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 THERE is no doubt, no possible doubt that Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store is the best Shop to buy your Boots.



Be3t Accommodation. Every attention given. Only the Best Brands of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. 8 57 Somerset Hotel, ASHBURTON. - npHE first part of the above Hotel is now JL 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, j 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 '* J. DINEEN, ! LESSEE. 10



Agent : Colonial Mutual Life 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, | Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBURTON.



Notice of Removal. MR J. iT BAIN, nURQEON DENTIST Has Removed to WardeU's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. WARD AND CO.'S UNBIVALI/ED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English. -.. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. f\ LWAYS in Stock.—A first A class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments. Designs and estimates may be inspected at the establishment <yi of Mr John Wilson, Painter, * Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any Bfcyle. COOKING RANGES. "OAENINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as open fire Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. IT PAYS, it pays to buy your Boots at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. Good Bluchers 5s lid.



Cafe De Paris Hotel, Cashel Street, CHRISTCHCTRCH. THIS First-cla33 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. I Wines, Spirits, Beers, and Cigars of the Best Quality. Terms : ss6d per day; 35s per week. 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor. WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post ( Card or Telegram to STOBEY'S TEKMINUS 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 WISE Fathers and Mothers if you want to save money buy your Boys' and Girls' School Boots at Mellok's Zealandia Boot Store,



When you get inside the Polling Booth, see that the Returning Officer gives you two ipapers. BEAD THE LOCAL OPTION PAPER VERY CAREFULLY, so that you thoroughly understand it. "Now look at it. Don't hurry! Never mind the lines at the very top of the paper. Tho only lines that concern you are the three which begin with the words, 1 VOTE ... Run your pencil through the FIRST of these three lines ONLY, the line which ends with, the word " COKTIinTE." You don't want the licenses to continue, so Strike Out that line— and that line only. Score every -word of it out plainly, AND_BE_.SURE THAT YOUR PENCIL DOBS TTOT TOUCH A3TY OTHER LIHE OH THE PAPiSR. Your Paper will then look like this:— I Vote that the Number of Licenses existing in the Disirict be Reduced I Vole 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 Hanie is on the Roll. All claims to vote io not reach the proper quarter, so make quite sure by personal enquiry.



BUSINESS NOTICES I.> I', 1.,£ A?> I a. iN I) r iilK:r 1 liiJL u Aiu^ ijtli% is^hi T^OE TUKNIPS EAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP SPECIAL MANUEES 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 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. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Chriatchurch. 45,000



f^^^j=Jp| COOKING RANGES OP |, (fir" "__ In Use in the Colony. They burn Lignite jfc— fl — M <r<3i JS T™e Coa1 ' or Wood, up to 2ft 6in. ipl '^^^r''^©^^> I No Setting Reauired. f^;«. CKj "^l^CZ^v L With stove PiPe ? an be worked out in he I H open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With !!_ fe". cJ!!!!^r - - '—'i cas^ ron or COPPer boilers. The copper \Z®Zr toilers are large and tin lined inside. ■™^^^^^:^^^^* =°;=°'i-^^-J'^-2^? Repairs are a minimum. Made in all 1 &—^—■—- . ~ fe sizes, single or double. High or low pres- 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



madelfron the pure juice of the apple * " f'V* ■•■■■ *■-- "■'-■ ---OBTAINABLE IN, j C 5 & 5^ p ?a o. lET o n s FLETCHER, HUMPHREYS s£? CATHEDRAL SQUARE. CHRISTCHURCH. 66 ARAB " "SHAH 59 AND " COLOMBO " TEAS. — 0— ALL GROCERS,



BILSIN.KSS KUI'ICKS. SHEE 1; SHEARING- SEASON, IH AY E 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 Stoves, a splendid sample. Sweet Oil. Branding Oils -Red, Black, and Blue, in 1 and 5 gallon drums ; Eaddle, Lamp Black, Etc. V LAWN MOWERS in great variety, from 22s 6d to 65s each. GARDENING- TOOLS of every description at reduced prices. BOWLS! BOWLS! BOWLS ! As the season has just opened, I cordially invite inspection of my stock —Taylor's first quality only kept. SEWING MACHINES lam sole agent for the celebrated " Davey " Machine ; 7 years' guarantee ; Hand £3 10s; Treacle from .£6 10s to .£8 10s. Call and inspect. They are worth looking at. G. M EDDINS, The Peoples' Ironmonger 1 Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. ! ■ Clearing Sale of "OEFORE removing the Stock in my East Street Shop to my New Premises at Sealy's Corner, I am holding a CLEARING SALE.of SADDLES, BRIDLES, WHIPS, STACK COVERS, etc. i WILLIAM PATCHING, I Saddler & Harness Maker, East & Burnett St., Ashburton j f|l||i||^||i (urAJLxlito, 'S'-«|P'is!! .LIIMIL &ATBS _ IlllllJfl SHEEP SHEARS



PAINTING PAINTING. THE BEST is die CHEAPEST. ■ Visit Onr Establisliment and obtain Prices. It will pay you. W, H. COLLINS &CO S , Ironmongers, Painteis Timber and Coal Merchants Sawmillors \( /^^^ y— it° a^ cyclists. It is manufactured g | O laJi^l LJ^Jn ji^ 1 under a hydraulic pressure of J2OO | i *R**fi.i^^» H\« , / / lbs« to tne square inch, rendering | % Xy^R.^ /BOW / Partln^ of rubber and fabric an | 1 V^S^^^SJu^-tI X impossibility, and thus saving fully | fe ./^^S^J^ f A Pef cen** °^ *^c boobies asrociated | | Sfo*~ — '*^Or^*&Sßg!!££ A witn pneumatic tyres. Ask your | P Ar^ Agent to show you a sample. IT a | // lS!mSm W*LL D 0 THE RESTi 1 %II &W^^M none genuine ff s&s\ I 111 plJSrtfp^ WITHOUT TH!S / J^fi j | Sj N\. }$Js% a^H ''''ia un'°P Pneumatic Tyre Co. | | of Ausf- Ltd" I | Wy 12S LICHFIELD ST., OIIHISTCIIUnCII, N.Z. | 11% s^M^M- mm/VMS And at Melbourne. Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, 1 1 *** y^W^^jT&il/.^^i nui3 Brisbane. 1 TRY AULSEBROOK'S Cream Crackers. Light, Plain, and Unsweetened. Cream Sandwiches. A Delicious Biscuit. Suitable for Afternoon Teas:



■■r^inMirffmri»™raraSi?si!^sy!K!r£^ .^.,^.^> r . tM . mi i. . n iimMiiMl SMOKE ONLY - .NEW YEN U S. I A PJSBFECT TOBACCO,



I STAUDISH AND PREJECE, Photographers under the Royal patronage of the PriEce and Princess of Wales. Studio High Street, Ghristclrurch. . . The Ideal Vulcanised Tyra 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 Ttbe Cot, Cbristchurch and Melbourne, and are guaranteed for 6 months, and is an ab solutely good and reliable Tyre.--(Advt.) WANTED, QEVEEAL LADIES about to purchase Summer Shoes to have a look at our W INDO W- D I S P L AT I of this season's Foot-wear. OUR LEADING LINES at 8s lid and 11s 6d have the snap and style which always appeals to the feminine taste. D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, Burnett Street, ' Note—Discount Coupons for Cash. STRANGE'S Famous White Patent Satin Quilt (full size) 15s 6d. ; Smoke New Ymw*