The Asgburton Guardian.

Yol xxi. No. 5837

Ashburton: Fiday, December 12, 1902

Price - One penny

Alfred Beit, the Croesus of South Africa.

A brief character sketch of Alfred Bexl' the associate of Cecil -Rhodes, aud the larg est diamond merchant in the world, ap pears in " Everybody's Magazine" for Octo ber, from the pen of Chalmers Koberfes. Alfred Beit is only about forty-five years old, and a bachelor. People say he is worth | .£375,000,000. He came of a Hebrew family in Hamburg, went to college, and served an apprenticeship in a Hamburg bank. After his apprenticeship, he went to Kim berloy, and rapidly built up a fortune in I the diamond fields. Prom the time that Rhodes consummated his great consoli dation of the Kimberley diamond mines in i 1889, he and Beit were in closo business as sociation, and Beit is one of the executors of ! the famous Rhodes will. The South African millionaire is also much the largest share holder in the Band Mines, Limited. He has never been at Johannesburg but three or four times, and on one of these visits he gave a great ball to three hundred friends—one of the most sumptuous entertainments ever seen, where every lady present was given a valuable diamond as a souvenir. This is entirety apart from his usual character, for he is a modest, retiring man. Mr Roberta says he can be sometimes seen sipping a lemonade in one of the great restaurants in a quiet manner ; and that although the news papers havo much to say about him in the matter of his purchase of old masters, sub i scriptions to the opera, his gifts to charity, there is remarkably little gossip about him him personally. Mr Beit is very eimll in stature, and when he was seen, as it often happened, in company with HrEhodes, the contrast was almost ludicrous. He is as thorough and precise as Mr Ehodgs was general and heed less of detai's. He'is very blonde, with eyes of strel bine, and is almost dandyish in his dress. Both Ehodes and Beit began their fortunes with the consolidation'of the dia mond mines : but- while Mr Khodes left off fortunt-jiaking and began imperial schemes .Mr Beit will never roach the point where he has money enough He seems to have no social ambition, and is perfectly -satisfi ed w«:h the work of adding to his immense i possessions in every .Country of the world. These ore generally mining properties, but he possesses controlling interests in many strent-riuhvay systems in South Africa, Mexico, Chili, and Portugal. The actunl figures of Mr Beit's wealth are probably known to no man; but it is certain that he is one of the richest men in the world, and almost the only man to whom the Roths childs are willing to pay second fiddle, as in the great De Beers Company.



SHIPPING. TT HE NEW ZEALAND SHIFTING J- COMPANY'S LINE Royal Mail Steamers for London. Via Monte Video, Teneriffe, and Plymouth. Best accommodation for all classes of Passengers. """ i Probable To Sail Steamer. Tons Final Port, about Wakanui 5706 Auckland Dec 11 Turakina* 8027 Wellington Dec. 24 Waimate 5610 Wellington Jan. 3 Fapanui 6832 Jan. 21 Tongariro* 7705 — „ Birautaka 7765 * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FKIEDLANDEE BEOS., Ltd. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOE LONDON. EOYAL 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. •Athenic 12230 C Keinpson Well'n Dec. 11 fßang'tira 4045 Nicole Lyt'ln. Dec. 20 •Gothic 7755 W. Kidley WelTn Jan. 8 Kumara 6034 Scotland Well'n Jan. 22 Maori I 5317 Moffat j — * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Full particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BEOS. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under:— For Westport and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise-' jment in Christchurch papers. Donedin — 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. FOR _SAXEr~ mHE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES:— Acre, Hampstead; with Dwelling of 6 j rooms, bath room, etc. Neatly laid out. Owner leaving district. Price low. j "Dwelling of 7 rooms, every convenience | and 4 acre, Cameron Street West; good position. Terms easy. £ Acre, near Woollen Factory, and Dwelling of 4 rooms. A good invest ment. Hampstead.—f Acre, well stocked with fruit trees and nicely laid out, con taining Dwelling of 5 rooms, wash house, stable, and other outbuildings. Must be sold. Owner leaving the district. £ Acre, with Dwelling of 5 rooms, Peter Street. A nice little property. Easy terms. i Acre, Burnett Street, nicely laid out with fruit trees; dwelling of 5 rooms. A very valuable property. No Reasonable Offer Refused. Easy terms can be arranged for any of the above. Broker for Taylor's Stream Coal and Lime Co. Shares on application. 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, ASHBUBTON^ S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. J Timaru. tA 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. "OAENINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as open|fire Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. Notice of Removal. MB J. "iT BAIN, O ÜBG EON DENTIST Has Removed to Wardell's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. WARD AND CO.'S UNRIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English;



BUSINESS NOTICES. New Zealand Insurance Com pany i 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 Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Rates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTCHURCH. _____ r^ASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Ruston & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBUETON OFFICE, The Arcade. Representative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATURDAY. CENTRAL HOTEL I ASHBURTON. W. H. DARDIS Proprietor. BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. Free Stabling. 8 246 I* : " ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. ME 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, lam now prepared to receive Visitors and the General Public. Best Accommodation. Every attention given. ■ . Only the Best Brand 3of Wines.'Spirits, and Ales kept.. 8 57 DINEEN'S Railway Refreshment Rooms. 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 beat wines and spirits kept. N.B. —Dunedin prize Ales always on tap. J. DINEEN, LESSEE. 10 WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOBEY'S TERMINUS I HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) F. W. MILL WARD, ... Licensee, j 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. "£he 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. mHIS First-class Hotel, after undergoing _I_ 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, Spirit?, Tif-ers, and Cigars of the Lost Quality. Terms : 5s 6d per day; 35s per week. 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor. 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—Messes Shear man Beos. ANOTHER shipment of Japanese China Cups and Saucers to hand. We are clearing them as before at 6s per dozen Call early at Carson anp Go's*



BUSTNESSNOTICES. _ C. I'ANNIfLL, TAILOR AND MEIICEE 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, 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 1 description, and the LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK J. W MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, AECADE, ASHBURTON. j I AM A BUYER OF MEAT AT Fairfield Freezing Work?. Also, — WHEAT, OATS, BAELEY, & PEAS, ' On Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188 Nearly three score years and ten, and i a sufferer for a long period from j Rheumatism and Files, but finds i a cure at last in Plantekoa. Taiti, Lower Hutfc, Feb. 3, 1902 1 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. j With reference to the Ointment I have I 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. 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 GUAKANTCED. INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600,0.00 BAS already been added to Policies in 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. EICHAEDSON, Commissioner. JSARSAPARILLA., Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,000 000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Moßt economical Management, Most Stringent Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe.- Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. CELEBRATED SPAEKLING ALES AND STOUT. Forty Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 "T7IQE tip top value in Boots try Mellob' JC _ Zealandia Boot Store.



BUSINESS NOTICES. ' SALE, SALE, SALE. - NICHOLAS" & PICKFORD ITTTILL hold the first Clearing 1 Sale of BOOTS & SHOES. The H first and Only Sale ;in four years, commencing TUESDAY, KOYEMBER4, 1902 i -—-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 £1 Days, The Stock must be reduced. Nq consideration of profit will ba allowed to interfere with this object. Discounts range: from 10 to 20 per cent. I j I 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; Remember—The prhnary'object of this Sale is to reduce stock. NICHOLAS &~PICKFORD, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON — ■ mm i n i— iMmmiiiiMiii ■ m, T<KWMUJ/LU*xi2QS!rnai.mm»*3gßiaiim^mm 45,000 My—-- (jgggi^i (JOOKING M^^Jk RANGES |O I — Q —l f^^~^\ In Uso in the Colony. They burn Lignite ' ill 1 Ktllg'a Kf True Coal > or Wood, up to 2ft Gin. 1p ta»rlf^N^ || No Setting Required. . I I C^jf liP^C^-J L Wifcb Sfcove PIPe 6an be worked out in he I 1 cgsspa | c <f—-vj>[ j^j open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With ||_|l t(°j'M"'N"^Pj JU_ j—^—-jlli' " cast iron or copper boilers. The copper A © y l^^g^^^^^t)) boilers are large and tin lined inside. Eepairs are a minimum. Made in all ■j ' "'(^T ' TTti— -. ——■— Z£. sizes, single or double. High or low prea wsr^ *««*«* bum boilers. Sold by all Ironmongers from whom Catalogues can be obtained or from the [ makers, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin ißßWtltgf^TiTtfn^r'llfTMm. 11 j irTBrTTMr-ni-Kf tt iii ■■iiii«««iiii 'hi mm "ini'ir i ■■ , , --r -»ir I—'nriM*1 —'nriM* '" "ARAB," "SHAH," AND ■'" COLOMBO " T E A S. ALL GROCERS. MADE FROM THi PURE JUICE OFTHE APPLE - ... QUA UTS & PINTS ■-> CATHEDRAL SQUARE. CHRISTCHURCH. _ TRY AUSLEBROOK AND GO'S MILK KISSES. A Delicious Confection, The Original and Only True Kiss is made by Aulsebrook & Co, see that their name is on every wrapper. Clearing Sale of : : SADDLERY, ETC. : : BEFORE removing the Stock in my East Street Shop to my New Premises at Sealy's ! Corner, I am holding a CLEASING SALE of SADDLES, BRIDLES, WHIPS, STACK COVERS, etc. WILLIAM PATCHING, Saddler & Harness Maker, East & Burnett St., Ashburton BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MAN U.REB, ARE THE BEST -TIOR TURNIPS EAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP SPECIAL MANURES are made to suit any kincTof Soil or description of Crop. Samples'ol 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, Chriatohurcb.



BUSINESS KuriUES. „ PHOTOGRAPHY. HALHA AND CO., Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton, \^7"E are doing one dozen Enamelled Cabinet Photos and One Enlarged Photo, mounted on a beautiful Plate Sunk Mount, for Hie low price ot 12s 6d, 12s 6d. s IBs 6d. SATISFACTION GUAJRANTBO. Remember this \is ior the [:month of December only. E4 \£feVft'^ ir»-Kjrir«s ««viD T&T will prove a 5 I VULCAMiSEDWSs THIST^RE;agr| Itbooa1 tbooa 1 U - ■ '■ mr*<J s \to all cyclists. It is manufactured | I niJiSILOP W y" I «oder a hydraulic pressure of J2OO | 1 Ty^E. 1W / parting of rubber and fabric an g H A impossibility, and thus saving fully g 1 >^*M^^/ y A Pef centt °^ t*ls associated H y^^"^^^^^K^K. J wit^ Pneumatic tyres. Ask your | I i^^r >^ Agent to show you a sample. »T 3 " i tf w do the REST> $ I// J^rl^if NONE GENUINE / f^jK 1 llf j^^flV^f WJTHOUT THIS /1^ j | i\\ l-;PfeA trademark^^" wm/' 1 i \\ fe^v r&v&ni on Cower and "T0136- \^£r%/ S I NX. JJI i^^f "'"' ie Dunlop Pneumaiio Tyre Co. | I W& 128 LiCHriELD ST., cnitisTCfiuncri, N.Z. | p|C -i^^^Myla Ana at Melbourne. Sydney, AdoluiUo, I'ertU, § fjljljljl?! GATES . fllllf 1! HURDLES HURDLES SHEEP SHEARS PAINTING PAINTING. THE BEST is the CHEAPEST. Visit Onr Establishment and obtain Prices. Itjwill pay you. W, H. COLLINS & CO., Tronmorigers, Painters Timber and Coal Merchants Sawmillers WOOL, WOOLi "WOOL. . ' I AM now making LIBEEAL CASH ADVANCES, PKEE 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 :— CHEISTCHURCH— TIMAKU 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., Addington, 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 Kates. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. , :X: —■ * : PURE SEEDS, : T HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Completo Seed Cleaning Plant south of X the Line, and I now ask Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am prepared to Clean for Farmers any description of SEEDS OR GRAIN, 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 I). TH 0 MA S, ASHBURTON,



The Ideal Vulcanised Tyre holds practic ally every New Zealand record, is guaran teed for 12 months and can be supplied aud fitted to your Cycle without any additional <;<. St. The Leader Tyre is our second grade line, manufactured by Ideal Tyre Cot, Christchurch and Melbourne, and are guaranteed for (i months,, and is an ab solutely good and reliable Tyre.— (Advt.) The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest monevirakers for the poor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks, gt ese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and each means a profit with hardly any work. Send for our catalogue . "We' sell on cash or time payments, and can give yojt real assistance when you need it. The advice and help of our expeit alwnys at your service. "VVe keep the best of every thing for the poultry yard.—Advt.



Hairdresser by Special Appointment *°, thtir Excellencies Lord Onslow, Lor" Glasgow and Lord Eanfurlj. lies' . Cantharidcs. & Rosemary A PREPARATION not to make hair grow on a billiard ball, but this is wbat it will positively do. Arrest Falling Hair, Invigorate the Weakest Hair, ; Eradicate Scurf and Dandruff, Impait to the hair that soft and youthful appe \rance. If you are so troubled do not hesitate in using this infallable remedy. One bottle will convince you of its invigorating power. Procurable from Chemists, Hairdressers, and Storekeepers, or direct from the Sole Manufacturer. EDWARD" ILES, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, 77 Princes Street, Dunedin. Eottles 2s Gd, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Tur ner, Geraldine.



EUROPEAN AGENCY. (Established 1814.) WE wish .to* open accounts with, allbona fide Colonial Buyers who are not already on our books, and on receiving; precise details of their exact requirements,' ■we shall be pleased to forward quotations for any European or American goods. Our reference books contain several million names, and our extensive connection enables us to make special terms with the most suitable wholesale manufacturers Of each class ot* goods, so.that.ev*n after add ing our shipping commission of H to 5 per> ' cent, (according to.amount) our prices- still compare favourably with those of. the manufacturer. ■_ 5 .■ We supply goeds made specially to any style, quality or price; andou receipt of indent, with full and clear instructions, and remittance of cash, or produce-to cover our knowledge of the trade enables us to place the order at once in the best hands, : and the goods are .promptly forwarded. | We make up samp:e casps of most goods i'froniJEs upwards ; and as we utiliso our I long experience in choosing such goods as ' are most likely to suit the market for which, they are intended, we confidently recom mend buyers to order these sample cases, for by doing so they will obtain the latest; and most taking novelties. Consignments of produce receive careful attention, and we give advances to any extent. ,,■, Prompt and painstaking attention to the interests of correspondents, together with exceedingly moderate charges, and plain and straightforward dealings, have enabled us to maintain for the greater part of a century, a reputation which we value too much to allow it to be tarnished by the unsatisfactory execution of i, single trana- I action. Address:— . . » William Wilson and $<ms, ! Merchants & Manufacturers' Agents, 25, Abchurch Lane, London, E.C. Correspondence invited



WANTED TO SELL. 3100 Acre, 5 200 to 300 acre dairy farms on very easy terms. Also 277 acres'" only .£2OO cash required. Apply F. Brooking, Agent, Stratford, Taranaki. «. ■ ANTED to Let—3oo acre Dairy Farm * close to School and Factory. Term 4 years. Kent 12s 6d per acie. Purchasing clause if required. Apply at once. F. BROOKING, Land Agent Stratford, Taranaki,