The Ashburton Guardian.

Yol xxi. No. 5850

AsJiburtou : Tuesday, December 30, 1902

Price- One penny

Borrowed Plumes.

Under this heading, the Melbourne 'Age,* has an interesting arlble on Mr H. W. Lloyds'new book, "A Country Without Strikes," which contains the most flattering references to Mr W. P. Reeves, as the originator of the Conciliation and Arbitra tion principle: —In Parliament,, when the question was under discussion, Mr Reeves stated that he '■ hadthis Uill drafted, and in some cases re-drafted and drafted again." "It will be an unpleasant surprise to Mr j Eeeves' admirers," continues the " Age," I " to hear that he is not the author of the Compulsory Arbitration Acf, but that all its principal features, as well as much of its' verbiage, have been appropriated from unacknowledged sources. The original Arbitration Bill, from which Mr Reeyes has borrowed so freely, was compiled by Mr Kingston in 1890, and introduced into the South Australian House of Assembly and ordered to be printed on the' 12th of December in that year. Mr Lloyd states that Mr Reeves' Bill was first submitted to the New Zealand Parliament in 18§2, but" the Bill was actually printed in 1891, about a year after Mr Kingston's had been in type. It is interesting to bear these dates' 'in-mind when comparing the two Acts,, and tomako this easy, the " Age" given extracts from Mr Kingston's Bill of )890» and Mr Roeves' Act of ' 1891, , placing them in parallel columns, showing that Mr Reeves' Act is almost a reproduction df Mr Kingr stou's Bill.

Sporting

A.E.C. SUMMER MEETING.

Ath.'kland, December 29

Concluding results, second day :—

(Juiteuion Handicap.—ldasa 1, Delania 2, Stibbiu«ton 3, Sol Ropa and Merry Soult also started. Won by half a length. Time—l.l 9£. Dividends-JES 9s and 13s 6d.

Summer Cup.—Waii-iki 1, Golden Kose 2, Jewellery 3. Orloff and Porirua were scratched. Won by three lengths. Time— 2.12|. Dividends—.£4 6s 6d and £2 Is.

Weltee Handicap—Despatch 1, The Needle 2. Scratched—Tresham. < Rotneo won easily by four length."?, aud in addition to a protest being lodged against the stake going to his party on the grounds of in consistent running, the Ste.wards took the matter up, with tho result that the horse, the trainer Jones and the rider were disqualified during the pleasure of the Stewards. The investments on Borneo were returned less ten per cent. Dividends —Deppatch The Needle £1 8s 6d.

Poky Handicap.—Girton Girl 1, Ava lanche 2, The Imp 3. Scratched—Annoyed and Sonica. Won by a bare length. Belle Colo jjot left badly. Dividend -«£ 12 7e.

Visitors Plate-Rose Shield 1, Marshall Soult 2, Cygnet 3 i# Scratched—Lavalette, Bastion, Bugler, Jimmy, Saint, Cyrus, Kopa, Alba Lose, Lady Annie, Te Archa, Delania. Won by a length. Dividend—^B3 7s 6d,

"Waitemata Handicap.—Maid of Honor I, Lavad^l 2, Irish 3. All started. Divi dends— £2, 10s and £2.

The totalisator receipts for the day amounted to £1'.i,0H5.

At the Ashhurst'Esce3 yesterday, the Gorge Handicap losulwd ns follows:— Coini'ovt 1, Kcwhf-te 2, Otaiao'3. Scratched— Craftsman, Hamna »tid Raidie. "Won easily. Dividends- £4= 17s and £1 Ss.

SICK HEADACHES.

.- CUE-BD BY" ;' DTC. MORSES-INDIAN" ROOT PILLS,

Sick and'nervous headaches are atnongs fche worst ills of life.' The man or woman who is subject to headaches Rt irregular intervals, goes through life hearing a load.of misery and wretchedness that is terrible to thiuk of. Headaches, as a rule, result; from a disordered condition of the nervous system. Mental excitement, loss of sleep, and disordered digestion are exciting causes. !7 the liver and kidneys are inactive, and the digestion deranged, headaches invaria bly follow. The most persistent cases of Sick Headache, Indigestion, and Biliousness aro permanently cured by Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills. Mrs W. Cummin", Wellington, New Zealand, writes as follows:—"For many years I was troubled with Bilious ness and sick headache, so that at times" I was completely prostrated, and unable to attend to my household duties; T started to use Mr Morse's Indian Root Pills, and ex perienced immediate relief, and since 'using them I have not had a' recurrence of the trouble. I consider Mr Morse's Indian Boot Pilis an invaluable remedy, and will always be pleased to say a good word for them," Dr Morse's Indian Boot Pills get at the cause, they cure permanently and positively Biliousness, Indigestion, Constipation, Headaches, Sallow Complexion, Liver and Kidney Troubles,- Piles, Pimples, Boila and Blotches, and Female Ailments. Put up in amber bottles, and the full name blown thereon.

Mark Twain and Famine Prices.

The Washington correspondent of .the " Morning Post" telegraphs that the fol lowing letter, written by Mark Twain during the recent coal strike to Mr Shaw, of the Treasury, has just found its way into print:—-"Honorable the Secre tary of the Treasury, Washington. Sir,— P-inesfor customary kinds of .winter fuel having reached an altitude which puts them out of the reach of literary persons in, straitened- circumstances, I desire to place with you the following order:—'Forty-five tons best old dry Government bonds suit able for furnace, gold 7 per cent. 1864 pre ferred j twelve tons early greenbacks, rang© sizo, suitable for cooking; eight barrels seasoned 25 and ■50 cent postal currency, vintage of 1806, eligible for kindlings- Please deliver with all convenient despatch. at my house in "Kiverdale at lowest rates for.spot cash, and send bill to your obliged servant, Maeic Twain, who will be very grateful and will vote right."



SHIPPING. f|IHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING J. COMPANY'S LINE Royal 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 Turakina* 8027 Wellington Deo. 24 Waimate 5610 Wellington Jan. 3 Papanui 6882 Jan. 21 Tongariro* 7705 ' — „ Eimutaka 7765 Wakanai 5706 __ * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR 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. ! •Gothic <7755 W. Kidley Well'n Jan. 8 Kumara 8034 Scotland Well'n Jan. 15 Maori 5317 Moffat Well'n Feb. 5 *Corinthic 12231 Sealby Well'n Mrh 19 Athenio 12230 CKempson — * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Full.particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BEOS. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF U NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under: — For Westport 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; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing. For furtther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, ABhburton. BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTCHURCH. I^ASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, RustonA Ptoctor, 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—Po3t Office, Ashburton, Notice of Removal. MR J. IT BAIN, QURGEON DENTIST Has Removed to Wardell's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru.* . A LWAYS in Stock.—A first V 7 _a. class selection of Marble *Jl L~* and Granite Monuments. >ir< — | j Designs and estimates may be / \ inspected at the establishment ■L i of Mr John Wilson, Painter, v Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style. COOKING RANGES. T)ARNINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as open fire Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. WARD AND COAS UNRIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English; ffIHERE is no doubt, no possible doubt JL that Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store is the best Shop to buy your Boots.



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. Ii you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere, "IT7"E have the pleasure Jto notify our Clients that we are now in the position to supply them with these celebrated Fertilisers at— £4 12S 6d per tori on Trucks at Islington and Smithfield. Results Prove that they 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. TmxnnrßKOs: 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. \/| R A. WHITAKER, late manager of iVt 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 1 Sahsapakblla. 1 — ~~~ ■ " 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. A NOTHER shipment of Japanese China j jtl^i - Cups and Saucers to hand. We are feleMng them as before at 6s per .dozen^ 1 Call early at Carson and Go's



I BUSINESS NOTICES ■ 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 Kutt, Feb. 3,1902 Dear Sir, — I HAVE 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 ai'tides, 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, TTTAS 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. 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 Stations Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188 INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. —£1600 000 It AS already been added to Policies in I 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. For 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 GTJABANTEED. WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STORETS TEKMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) F. W. MILL WARD, ... 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 Stbebt, 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 AND STOUT. Foktt Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. i Private Families Supplied. 7134



; _ BUSINESS NOTICES. '\ SALE. SALE. SALE. 'I NICHOLAS & PICKFORD • WILL hold the first Clearing- Sale of BOOTS & SHOES- The first and Only Sale in four years, commencing TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1902 -BEING OVERSTOCKED AND IN WANT OF ROOM. ) In order to reduce Stock and make room for goods arriving, we will hold a Genuine Clearing Sale for 21 ©ays. The Stork must be reduced. No consideration of profit [will be 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," S»emember—The primary object ofgthis Sale is to reduce stock. NICHOLAS &~PICKFORD, EAST'STEEET, ASHBXJRION; jgss^gA COOKING Hgß ■ RANGES lE__=__l ((V ~^^ In Use in Colony- They burn Lignite J I w ==t =s%i "^^CE^ fe True Goal) or w°°d > up to 2ft; 6in> p | ' Ho Setting Eeauired. [ m£^ CKj| l'^^O^-Ji |_ With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he 1 I cJlilb *^=~^*ls<i 'it 3 open. Splendid Bread Bakor3. With _j| ' >JC OUN_^MJj " i . ,,...=r=4 i cast ii'on or copper boilers.. The copper ___a \—®~Jr a^ESSM boilers are large and tin lined inside. fc==]T-j:y~ —;—^^~r^' 7"' iJT_j Repairs are a minimum. Made in all ■I Q* &r-— - " -ig sizes, single or double. High or low pres *S^ SSSS* sure boilers. Sold by all Ironmongers from whom , Catalogues can be obtained or from the j makers, ! H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. | Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin j __FMK_a_Br_W____BOTro_tt__niH j—«_ -*tsu -_■_«»»*•——•■<**>—^—■■te■>■■•«—vrtro»^_«*^y.^g_. *.- 1 "ARAB," 'SHAH," AND " COLOMBO " TEAS. ALL CROCERS.^ Pi d S££ffi/?§\. Tr*Ejy ?rc? 'TP-'W'sCa t£T v/iil prove a g* ig^J »\ to all cyclists. It is manufactured 1 DLJ#y[ |_OP W P* 1 ««c!er a hydraulic pressure of 1200 | a*' wa\» _# • a j, I jij S> to faf. s q O are inch, rendunug a I *I*VISsP MMtfil? ' / Parting of rubber and fabric v.n | 1 A impossibility, and thus saving fully 1 y<%MA^T' 50 Per cent* of the troubles associated | | Sf&t^- — — <Mii i' iZ J witil P neumatic tyres. Ask your | li /j?^ jA Agent to show you a sample, IT 1 // i_w^9 mih D 0 TilE REST< I |ff IfW^^'M NONE GENUINE / jf^J \ : |al The Dunlop PneurnaSic Tyro Co. I -••^ffiP of Ausi" L4d" i . Wff 128 Lichfield St., oiibistciiuuch, N.Z. |I C /%%%%%' B&Sk'// 1 Si Anli at Melbourne' sJ9 ney> Adolaidc, Perth, TRY AULSEBROOK'S Cream Crackers. Light, Plain, and Unsweetened. Cream Sandwiches. A Delicious Biscuit. Suitable for Afternoon Teas. .Clearing Sale of : : SADDLERY, ETC. : : TJEFOKE removing the Stock in my East Street Shop'to'my New Premises at SealyjS Corner, I am holding a C LEAKING SALE of SADDLES, BRIDLES, WHIPS, STACK COVERS, etc. PATCHING, Saddler & Harness Maker, East & Burnett St., Ashburton BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURE., ARE THE BEST |t?«or turnips rape, wheat, and any other crop SPECIAL MANURES 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 j "* Testimonials. Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export ! Company, Limited. i F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street Chriatchurch



' ~ bjj.-im:s;s M>rnJi:s - - UNDEILL-.& GO'S -' Premier Furniture . Warehouse. (Established 1882.) The Best and Cheapest House in.Town for Christmas Presents. Christmas Presents. Useful, < rnamental and Novel.* Pictures, Fancy Boxes, Figures sssg *'"-:>■■■ "inC7"E are just opening some really beautiful Photo Frames, Vases, etc., in latest designs. •'. Lowest Prices. "^ For Linoleums and Oikloths, all widths; Carpets, Squares, Rugs, Mats, Mattings, etc. a lowest prices, best quality. Tapestry, Cretonne, etc.-j m» • \ T. H. UNDRILL & Co., Cabinet-makers, Upholsterers. ! TANCRED STREET. PHOTOGRAPHY. HAUIA AND CO., Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton, TT^E are doing one dozen Enamelled Cabinet Photos and One-Enlarged Photo, mounted on a beautiful Plate Sunk Mount, for the low-price ot ■ - 12s 6d. 12s 6d. 12s Od. SATISFACTION G UIA B A JET E E?D . . Remember this is icr the month of December only. WOOL, WOOL, WOOL, I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE 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 :— 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 CHRISTCHUBCH to be consigned-MATSON AND CO., Addington, account D. Thomas. WOOL FOR TIMAEU to be consigned—N.Z. Loau and Mercantile Company's Siding, Timaru, account D. Thomas. Wool Packs, and all Station Requisites l supplied at Lowest Market Bates. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. — : :x: : FURESE ED S, : 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. lam prepared to CleanJibr Farmers any descriptionfof SEEDS 0E GE>AIN, 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 of which must be seen to be appreciated. AIso—HURST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil, etc" D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON,



The Tailoring Tbade .Dispute —Th» secretary of the Tailors' Union objected in Court that Ckaighead and Behryhan put far more work in suits than ordinary (Christchurch). tailoring.' Manufacturer's agents'explain thai Craighead and Berry man's linings have to be made a,nd imported specially, being better quality than usually sold. They have just engaged several extra experienced man to cope with the rush of orders. Craighead and Berryman pay extra for both labour and material because their motto is " Satisfaction." Up-to-date suits from £3 10s. New summer" hats, shirts, ties, boots, etc., just opened. Compare prices! Observe the quality!—(Advt.)



The Peerless IncubatorSrare 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 any work. Send for our catalogue.. We sell on cash or time payments, and can give you real assistance when you need it. The advice and help of our expert always at your service. We keep the best of every thing for the poultry yard.—Advt.



FATHEB Christmas at Strangk's — Burnett Street