The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. No. 5779

Ashburton i Friday, October 3, 1902

Price - One Penny



SHIPPING. THE 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 Paparoa* 6563 Wellington! Oct. 4 Eimutaka 7765 Wellington Oct. 30 Tongariro 7661 — Nov. 27 Wakanui 5706 - To follow Euapehu* 7705 — „ * Twin Screw. For farther particulars'apply to FEIEDLANDEB BROS., Ltd. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOEILONDON. ROYAL Mail Steamers, with superior accommodation for all classes of pas sengers, calling at Monte Video or Bio, Teneriffe and Plymouth. ■ Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. Aotea 6364 A. Lowden WelTn Oct. 16 Karamea 6563 J. Burton — ffiTov.l3 *Athenic 12230 CKempson Well'n Dec. 11 •Gothic 7755 W. Kidley — Waiwara 6837 J.Stuart JWell'n * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Full particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from j NICOLL BEOS.



BUSINESS NOTICES. L For CYCLING SHOES, GO TO y* H. Pannell, Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christchnroh. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock. [ Write for instructions for Belf measurement FIT GUARANTCED. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MEECHANTS, 139 HEEEFOED STEEET CHEISTCHUECH. /"NASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS' for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Euston & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBUETON, OEFICE, The Arcade. Eepresentative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATUEDAY. Ross' Antidote and Ointment The Great Herbal Remedy for Purifying the Blood.



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—-Fpr extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchurch papers. Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nelson and Pioton 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. 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 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. 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 Agency Company. Pianos and Organs on time payments from, 20s per month. I hlft?e alsoseveral second hand Instru ments on band, cheap. HENRY STEPHENSON, Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBURTON. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. tA LWAYS in Stock.—A first ij 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. le£ BAIN, nUSGEON DENTIST, Has Removed to Warden's Buildings, )U Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. CROWN HP^SRY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. /CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES XJ AND STOUT. Fobtt Prize Medals. Is Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 COOKING RANGES. T3ARNINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, • Can be used as open^fire. Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. TRY the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold all leading grocers.



r| HE following unsolicited Testimonial » by a gentleman well known in Ash burton, speaks for itself : — I Masterton, August 28,1901. Ross Antidote Company, Dear Sirs, —I feel it my duty to give you this enclosed testimonial in favour of Eoss' Antidote for purifying tlie blood. 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 do3es 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.-—I remain, yours, etc. J. H. Pauling, Masterton. May be obtained from Messbs Fletcher Bros., and Skeaeman Bros., Ashbttrtoii. FURTHER EVIDENCE. JAMES THOMPSON, Masterton, states that he has been cured of a long standing blood ailment, also running sore on the leg, by the use of Plantekoa Medicine and. Ointment. Good for Thomp son. W. H. DEVONPORT, also of Masterton, was unable to wear his boots owing to broken, chilblains, but his "feet were quite healed with three applications of Plantekoa Ointment. Seems wonderful, doesn't it. MRS J. ROW, Heatherlea, Levin, suffered from " nervous debility, extreme weakness, and other ailments incidental to my sex. One bottle effected complete cure." Plante koa the ladies friend. Do you suffer ? Plantekoa Remedies will Cure you. Plantekoa Medicine, Ointment and Soap obtainable from any leading chemist or storekeeper. J. JACKSON, EastSt, Agent WARD AND CO.'S UNRIVALLED | ALES AND STOUT. Snrerior to English. INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600,000 j | AS already been added to Policies in i 1 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. Vj AXE no mistake, Mellor's the shop 1 where you get real good value, thousands of pairs to pick from.



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, .£400,00 l» Fire and Marine Bisks, JAIbo, Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Kates. NICOLL BROS, ; Agents. FAT LAMBS / AND SHEEP. TO THE FARMERS OF ASHRURTOtf AND Surrounding District.



"TTCTE Have pleasure to notify that "we will be BUYING either by the head on the farm, or at per lb in the Factory, at TOP MARKET VALUES throughout the coming season. NICOLL BROS. ASHBURTON. NTEAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. W. H. DARDIS Proprietor. BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. Free Stabling. 8 246 R OIAL HOT EL, ASHBURTON. \ | R A, WHCTAKER, late manager of LVi Ashburton Club, has entered into j possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience. Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton Riv^r',



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 Somerset Hotel, ASHBURTON, npHE first part of the above Hotel is now X 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 Cafe De Paris Hotel, Cashel Stbket, CHRISTCHURCH. rgIHIS First-class Hotel, after undergoing JL extensive alterations and refurnishin ■• 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: ss6d per day; 35sper week. 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD,- Proprietor. WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOBEI'S TERMINUS j HOTEL. i (opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) F. W. MILL WARD, ... Licensee, j nnHIS popular Hotel is now under new JL 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 \\ T HY do we sell as many Boots as all %ty the rest of the shops put together ?. The answer is simple. We sell nothing but the Best of Goods, and our prices are by far the Cheapest.—Mellor's,Tancred street.



HAVE you tried Mellob's new Araeri ca'h boots they are simply wonderful, there is nothing to equal thetn in Ashbur ton - WANTED to sell, second-hand Colonial Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy terms; guaranteed in good working order. For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer Implement Agent. Smoke J^ew'Venus



j BUSINESS NOTICES* t ■ ... ■ ■ $ ■ ..$ Madam, do you love g I ' ¥oy§* GhiSdren?/ 1 ■ !; , i* ■ . : —Shakespeare. 6 ' t|» Then your first care wiil be to provide them with V y a reliable f.;od for their proper growth and V I %. . nourishment during their childhood. The best *** **♦ ■ food that can be obtained is «§> *** ■ ♦*♦ & ' k i* ■ . 4 . J£ Fed regularly on these Strengthening Biscuits, *** A your children will grow up healthy and happy. A I SOLD EVERYWHERE. | | i\sl\ for /\ulsebroo!\'s W[ilk /\rrowroot Biscuits | BEL FAST AN I) PA IRFIELD FREEZING: WORKS -MANU|a£», ARE THE BEST ' -OOE TUENIPS, EAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHEE CEOP SPECIAL MANURES 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 EVEEYWHEEE LAST SEASON. j If there is no agent in your district, send to the Office for Price List and Testimonials, (MTEKBUBY FROZEN ~MKAT ABB DAISY PKODUOB EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Chriatcliurch. _ - P|I IIL COOKING $^7^rWl% RANGES j "t~—*"f~*m**^~' m^Hmmm^am—m3 n se in Colony. Ihey burn Lignite h vmr^m., a- y, ' ltJ . , - True Coal, or Wood,, up to 2ft 6in. • <• hEB^wJI i^N^^ZMnP With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he ■■ W^^^^SlM <s^^^^*li'" open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With 'V' |l"^g'j|l M i^^^*Hßm cas* *roa or COPPer boilers. The copper IIWIHHHI i *wc*^iZi|H boilers are large and tin lined inside. V H^S^SI §1—— ■^■mJuTjI Eepairs are a minimum. Made in all RTT/n «HHBSBKv>I sizes, single or double. High or low pres ;' ' ft "'*l*^'^*}^ - "^^r^sa^ii sure boilers. L>^y nnH p a y HiaaH J|^| Sold by all Ironmongers from whom v^^^^ ' Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maters, ~ H. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin SMOKE ONLI .NEW VENDS. i A PERFECT TOBACCO,



Pure TEAS of FINEST Quality! A DAD " "1 Cl IHHD ■■ ■ I ]n*k These Teas are blends ol absolutely the FINEST TEAS PROCURABLE. iOiIIAIJ "1 '1 tf\ J^IIASI ... 11 § ! Each Brand is ot a different character and I flavour but of FINEST Quality. POLOMBO .. 1Q W Brand. Pure Ceylon I U Ask your Grocer for these well-known Brands ol Teas^and ... ACCEPT NO OTHEE.



ST. GEOII G E JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats AEE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony.



BUSINESS NOTICES, I 1 here's No Place Like - - - STRANGE'S - - - For FURNITURE. t , • V * m mmmm^mm mmMw POSSESSING the Completest and mo§t 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, and Glass, &c, &c. We are unrivalled in New Zealand. All prices—and a practically unlimited choice of goods. 11 '■ «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. J STRANGE & COMPANY, COMPLETE HOUSE FDKNISHEBS, CHEISTCHUECH.



4 SsS^^w! V *-*£* *}/ you free yourself from all Tyre troubles r p^ofl l^t%^^*p§ and worries. " iwM &' r'''■*■? v Thes© Durable Tyres can be relied m&m \,^\,'\ Cj^ ' I on for Twelve Months' Hard Riding on all §t/£d§ itj'^s *^ ' , i classes and conditions of roads V^\ v i| '"? BSWARS OF IMITATIONS. W&E \t^%^\ |,\.* The fiuslop Pncum^ilc Tyre Co. of Aast. Ud., is©!! ' \ l| 123 Liehsield bireet, ChrlstcharsJi, N.Z. Plx]! >♦ N *l ] Abt] at MulLoiitiib, b^'tiiifcy, Aueittidf, runh.aiiil Brisbane. •*~iV* ?:% >-<*■'■*■■"" , '__ Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store, (The Well Known Boot Shop) THTAS just opened tip 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. Kemember 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 Aihburton NOW IS YOUR TIME TO BUT. 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 STORE. ■ i i ■ I PROPERTIES FOR SALE t HA V*E FOR SALE —SEVERAL SOOD | FARMS In the Ashburton County, Amongst them being— 90 Acres, near Tinwald, improved 1936 Acres, Bankside, subdivided, well 233 „ Mitcham Road, improved watered, house of eight rooms, 3000  grass land, Lyndhurst stable, wool shed, etc 53 „ Carter's Terrace, extra heavy 140 Acres, Ashburton Forks, subdivided land into 5 paddocks, house, stable, and 476 „ Springburn, improvement, . chaff house, well fenced and watered, nearly new land good 962 Acres, Mount Hutt, good house and 200 Acres, Buccleuch, subdivided, house, stable woolshed stable; all in good order 404 Acres, Elgin, heavy and light land, 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, subdivided, well watered; house, j Tancred Street, Ashburton stable, shed and sheep yards 900 Acres, Fairfield, thoroughly improved 1800 Acres, Newlands; subdivided and well .155 „ Tinwald watered, improved; good house, 1200 Acres, Doric, subdivided into stable, and granary paddocks ;12 stall stable and chaff 112 Acres, Hmds house, hut; all sown down in English 87 Acres, Alford Forest Soad grass this year 80 Acres, Elgin 400 Acres, Barrhill, subdivided j seven 122 Acres, Hinds , roomed house, stable, trap house, etc 596 Acres, Hinds 660 Acres, Rangitata South; subdivided, 100 Acres, Cairnbrae five roomed house, stable, granary, 550 Acres, Lauriston, well fenced, subdi woolshed, sheep yards, etc vided.land of good quality, stable, 4 545 Acres near Pendarves, subdivided, roomed house, thoroughly improved well watered, house, grain store, and. 500 Acres, Westerfield all necessary outbuildings 495 Acres, Coldstream, Hinds 45 Acres, Tinwald 2100 Acres, Alford Forest, good sheep 512 Acres, Ruapuna, subdivided, well country watered, with house, stable, black- 500 Acres, Lyndhurst, thoroughly im ' smith's shop proved 290 Acres, Winchmore, subdivided, house 520 Acres, Seaview, first-class agricultural of six rooms land with every improvement 169 Acres, Lismore Leasehold j house, 324 Acres, Highbank, Lease in perpetuity, stable chaff and trap house House, Stables, [and all necessary 1693 Acres, Rangitata improvements. - 78 Acres, Elgin, well watered D. THOMAS, ' Ashburton



BUSINESS NOTICES. _ ILES' Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Ranfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting the Growth of the Hair and removingl 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 airect from the Manufacturer—EDWAßD ILES, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Aahburton, and Turner, Geraldine. 8 12s _. ——. C PANNELL, TAILOR AND MERCEE, 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," MANNING &COS 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—Mkssbs Sh*ab- MAN BfiOS. Insure your life in the / Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,0 C0 rOOO. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, / Most Stringont Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District-^ James Pip c; Address k-ttors—Post Office, Ashburton. J. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS 1 AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OF 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 WOOL, WOOL.



T F not already a staunch client of ours X we hope you soon will be. We want your busine&s. "We assert that every man should adhere to his own trade, as one cannot successfully cope with ten or twelve different classes of busineas. If he attempts it someone's interests musfc N Buffer. Oor business is the STOCK AND WOOL BUSINESS, We have been brought up to it, and it is well known that we are Experts. We do not care what other firms do. We assert that we can show better averages than anyone else. Do not be led away or coerced into the belief that anyone can sell—such is not the case. Firstly—A man must be a judge of what he is selling. Secondly—He must be in touch with values. Thirdly—He must have the confidence of the buyers. Fourthly—He must have discretionary ability. 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. Do not run away with the idea that any one can sell. Our experience is that per 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 conw .forward might be a weak one, and you may lose enough/bn that sale to amply justify your secui'ing the services of,the best man. We look after all consignments as though they were our own, our clients being our first and only consideration. You can rely upon prompt payments, personal supervision, careiul valuations, and no sacrifices, therefore hesitate no longer, send your consignments to H. MATSON and Co,, Addington. Ashburton representative-- David Thomas.. Wool Packs, Grain Sacks, Twine, Berger's Branding Compound supplied at lowest current rates. Cash advances made against the Growing Clip either for Lecal Sale or Shipment up to any amount. We are the local Agents for Messrs H. Dawson and Co., Wocl Brokers, London. EL MATSON AND CO. COME and have look at our New Goods. They are the best value ever offered in Ashburton.—MEiiiOß's Zealandia Boot Store,