The Ashburton Guardian.

Yol xxi. No. 5769

Ashburtoir ; Monday, September 22, 1902

Price - One Penny

A Startling Cycling Feat.

The loop was looped on Monday, July 28, at the.Koyal Aquarium in London, and the cyclist came out eafely on the other side after his infinitesimal appearanor as a fly on a ceiling. To judge by the crowd "which watched the first ride, the Aquarium (says a London correspondent), under the shadow of its impending transference to the Free Churches, will be drawing unusuul audiences during the run of its " sensation," though. it is an old story now in America. The crowd was fascinated, noticing even such a detail as that the black line all along the centre of the track to keep the cyclist's eye had beside it, just where the swoop up into circle begins, a red streak to give^he rider the angle round the loop; for of course the circle is a slightly twisted-ume. On the stage watching the laying of the last bit of track was a lady who is manager of a little company of looping cyclists in America, of whom Diavolo, of the Aquarium, is one. He was an odd figure when he appeared, a heavily padded jacket making him look i almost humpbacked, and his head and the legs below his wadded knickerbockers looked oddly small, sticking out from the puffiness of the khaki-coloured suit. He walked up the incline, stopping here and there to test it, and lifted the bicycle wait ing for him on the little platform. There followed a a nerve-stringing wait, and a sudden shout of "No" from the little group on the stage in answer \o some question which the crowd could not hear gave the spectators a terrible "jump." Then the figure on the cycle seemed to hang for a second tilted on the top of the slope, there w,as a growing rattle on the boards, a dark flash, and a man upside down in the top of the loop—a vision so swift that it was as stationary as an instan taneous photograph. Before one's eye had time to follow, the out-burst of ap plause told that Diavolo had come put right" side up beyonnd the loop. There was just time to see him cleverly stopped by some men with a rope across the track. His impetus would have sent him crashing into the wings, but the rope, very deftly managed, brought up the machine, and the • rider diopped calmly off sideways. The way the nets were hung seemed to show that it is in the rise and descent inside the circle rather than at the very top that the danger is looked for, and the position of the thickest padding in Diavolo's garment looks as if mathematics hav^e warned him that if he shoots out into space the awing of the curve he has taken wiE probably land him high up on his back.

General French's Praise of the Scots Greys.

Previous to leaving Cape Colony for this country General French inspected the Scots Greys on the 16th June, and made a speech to the regiment, the following report of which has been received by Colonel Cranston from one of the officers:—

" I have taken this opportunity," said General French, "to thank you, before leaving, for the good work you have done for the last two and a half years, aud to | congratulate you ou this glorious peace which you have been, so instrumental in bringing about. You have been with mo since the time we left the Modder Biver for the relief of Kimberley till Juue 1901, when I. left you in the Transvaal and came myself to take command of Cape Oolony. During those sixteen months v>e were to gether you rendered splendid service and well upheld the motto of your regiment,' Second to None/ Many of your gallant actions came to my mind, though I will not detain you beyond lightly touching on several of them There was that day at the Eeit Eiver on the way to Kimberley, when you made the dash lor the drift, and drove off the enemy who were endeavouring to prevent our crossing. Then again at Bloemfontera it was mainly due to the Scots Greys that the Boers were prevented from taking up a very strong position, which would have made th« capture or the town a costly undertaking. Again I remember that Sunday afe Kalkheuvel, between Johannesburg arid Pretoria, when but for the dash and reso lution shown by your regiment I believe we should have been in a very nasty hole. I pass on to the fight at Belfast, and also to the capture of Barberton, when the Greya specially distinguished themselves. After that came the march from Machadadorp to Heidelberg, when you were daily tried to your utmost in the most determined rear-guard actions. There are many ether incidents of good work which will be ever fresh in my memory. It was with, the greatest pleasure I heard a few weeks ago that you were to come down to Cape Colony and once more be under my command. Be fore we part I want to give you a piece of advice. Do not let the experience you have gained out here fail to bear fruit. Tell the young soldiers what ,you have learned and impart your knowledge to them. And let us remember we can ever go on learning and bettering ourselves. I" regret the losses you have sustained dur ing the campaign, and many of you miss comrades from their places. But you must remember that they have died fighting for their country and for the credit of your splendid regiment. Let me once more thank you from the bottom of my heart for the splendid work you have done, and I wish you all success and prosperity in the future.



ffll 1 ffIWTgW»JIMIIIIIWr'"' Tl"*''*M^ff^BlllTTlWP^ EUSINESS NOTICES. Foe CYCLING SHOES, GO TO 11. 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 GTJABANTCED.



. SHIPPING. mHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING JL COMPANY'S LINE Royal Mail Steamers |for London. Via Monte Video, Teneriffe, and Plymout Best accommodation for all classes of Passengers. " Probable To Sail Steamer. Tohs Final Port, about Paparoa* 6563 Wellington Oct. 4 Rlmutaka 7765 Wellington Oct. 30 Tongariro 7661 — Nov. 27 Wakanui 5706 -- To follow Euapehu* 7705 — „ * Twin Screw. For farther particulars apply to FBIEDLANDEB BROS., Ltd. BHAW, SAVILL (AND'ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOE LONDON. 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 Well'n Oct. 16 Karamea 6563 J. Burton — N0v.13 •Athenic 12230 C Kempson Well'n Dec. 11 •Gothic 7755 W. Kidley — ' Waiwera 6837 J. Stuart JWeITnJ * Twin Screw, tKb passengers carried Fall particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BEOS.



Ross' Antidote and Ointment The Great Herbal Remedy for Purifying the Blood. IHE following unsolicited Testimonial by a gentleman well known in Ash- j burton, speaks*?or itself .— Masterton, August 28,1901. Boss Antidote Company, Dear Sirs, —I feel it my duty to give you this enclosed testimonial in favour of Boss' Antidote for purifying the 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 knows 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-1 took it accordingly as directed, and to my delight I began fco 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 doses 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.—l remain, yours, etc. J. H. Pauling, Masterton.



UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF 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 inChristchurch papers. | Donedin — Mondays, Fridays and i alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays, j 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, A^ent,.Ashburton, ' BUSINESS NOTICES.



May be obtained from Messrs Fletcher Bros., and Shearman Bros., Ashburton.



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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- j perties on my books, which I will be i 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. I 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 20a per month. I have also several second hand Instru ments on hand, cheap. HENRY STEPHENSON, Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBURTON.



Insure your life in thel Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,000000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringont Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe: Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. J. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS 1 AGENT, AECADE, ASHBUETON. I AM A BUYEE OF ME A T AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,-- WHEAT, OATS, BAELEY, & PEAS, On Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations. Agent for North Queensland Insurance ; Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188



Notice of Removal. ME J. X* BAIN, O URG EON DENTIST, Has Eemoved to Wardell's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956.



CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES AND STOUT. Fobty Pbize Medals. In Bulk and «Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134



INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600,000 HAS 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. RICHARDSON, Commissioner.



S. McBRIDE, ' Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. » 4 LWAYS in Stock.—A first Y7 J\ class selection of Marble i- - J L>t and Granite Monuments. J! Designs and estimates may be f inspected at the establishment ¥of Mr John Wilson, Painter, Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style.



COOKING RANGES. TDARNINGHAM 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 by all leading grocers.



WARD AND CO.'S TJNEIVALT.ED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English. WHY do we sell as many Boots as all 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.—Mellows, Tancred street.



i BUSINESS NOTICES. j " : — — —— . New Zealand Insurance Com pany j 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.



1. j s X XJ ilTl.jL/-.J AND SHEEP. TO THE FARMERS OF ASH BURTON AND Surrounding District, ~O7"E 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. NFCOLL BROS. ASHBUETON.



MANNING & COS NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. npHE" BEST IN THE MARKET. Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton —Messes Sheae man Bros.



C PANNELL. TAILOR AND MEECEE, 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, "Of AS 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.



WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEEEFORD STEEET CHEISTCHUECH. ipiASH Buyers o£ SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Kuston & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBUETON OEFICE, The Arcade. Representative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATUEDAY.



FURTHER EVIDENCE. JAMES THOMPSON, Masterton, states that he has been cured of a long standing blood ailment, also running i3ore 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, East St, Agent



WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. T7WERY description of Merchandise and -Hi Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. Amongst others we have the following properties for Sale by Private Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres Mayfield ... 872 acres, leasehold Mayfield .., 967 „ Hackthorne .... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Rangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 „', Ealing ... 595 „ Westerfiold ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ 1 T. F. GIBSON Manager



BT. GEORGE JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. MAKE no mistake, Mellor's the shop where you get real good value, housands of pairs to pick from. HAVE you tried Melloe's new Ameri can boots they are simply wonderful, there is nothing to equal them in Ashbur ton



I BUSINESS NOTICES^ * A Sweetmeat that is also nourishing and sustaining is always 9 < acceptable alike to men, women, and children, particularly \ i to those who cannot take nourishment in the usual forms k < and shapes in which it is offered to them. . j> \ is rich in nutriment, and con' jas all the valuable elements r « of the Cocoa Bean. / k i Sold Everywhere in Id., 3d. ar\d 6d. Packets. { \ ASK FOR [ I /^ulsebrook's 'Eating Chocolate \ LifTPl 1 I, 1 - - , !4 JJ SEED DANISH OATS ON HAND. Gil I STING "tar* CAftTEEBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS COMPANY, D. WOOD, Manager.



- W lillOl . - M _ COOKING Je^kHKl^ RANGES )j^~TH mmJiSmib mmSUJi—^ In Use in the Colony. They burn Lignite 'I"' ~r" r SBaasa ' r— —-—Irll^K| M|f True Coal, or Wood, up to 2ft 6in. ij 1 gSySj 8[ letting R-eauired. ■ • ( BBSBlJil^S^^Z^^^l With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he , B?slfif*XfcS»*« 1 op€?n* s Ptendi<l Bread Baker 3. With ' |"JJ£l^|T||^^^*JMJ cast iron or copper boilers. The copper ' ' nHQBQI il boilers are large and tin lined inside. \ ifajKjSM BLM^^Jf^ Eepairs are a minimum. Made in all mJm ■% i& ~'»H. 'SBBBBEfr' 1 sizes, single or double. High or low pres hn j* ijfrjHir*wagga^Ej S ure boilers. mfS^ffmmmlmiSSSSSimimS^M Sold UY a^ Ironmongers from whom ff^^^^^T^^^' Catalogues can be obtained, or from the makers, H. E. SHACEXOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin BELFAST AND FAIRFI.KLD FREEZING WORKS -MANURES, ARE THE BEST "ITiOR TUENIPS, EAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CEOP SPECIAL MANURES are made to suit any kind of Soil or description of Crop. Samples ot soil analysed free of cost to Farmers using our Manure. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVEETWHEEE 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, Christchurch. SMOKE ONLY NEW V EN U S. A PERFECT TOBACKO.



Support Local Industry, Save Werner, And Ensure a Comfortable Fireside by using Mount Somers Coal* i "MOUNT SOMBBS COAL IS THE Best and the Cheapest Household Coal, bar none, of all the Coals found on the Eastern divide of the Middle Island. JOSHUA TUCKER. 1 1U I BEST "&" STARCH Übß NO OTEEK Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepeis throughout the colony. Smoke New Venus '



| BUSINESS NOTICES There's No Place Like - - - STRANGE'S For FURNITURE. "POSSESSING the Completest and most 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 j 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 and Iwe 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. I :o . ■ | For Carpets, Carpet Squares, Floorcloths, Linoleums. Mats, Mattings, Curtains, Crockery, and Glass, &Ct, &c. We "are unrivalled in New Zealand. All prices—and a practically unlimited choice of goods. 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 ChristchurclKto come and see us, you should "Drop us a Line," and transact your business with us by letter. STRANGE & COMPANY, COMPLETE HOUSE CHRISTCHURCF.



V^??tbj you free y°urself from all Tyre troubles > |K?§| These Durable Tyres can be relied V'fe^^ \^^U }i I^V on for Twelve i\lonths' Hard Riding on all ¥&&||a I-] classes and conditions of roads . , >v f^'V BEWARE OF IfVUTATIONS. . .. . M&m \| •* Tsl« Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Co. of Aust. Ltd., fi<§ll >(i* »"^" >-.' Aufi Bl MeU>ouiijc, irjULty, ACeluiUe, I'eri.h,and Brisbane. , Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store; (The Well Known Boot Shop) HAS just opened up a THOUSAND Pairs of the very latest American and English Boots and Shoes. Such a SPLENDID assortment has never before been seen in Asli burton. They are just the class of Boot you require, something neat and pretty, and every pair is GUARANTEED to give satisfaction. Remember that MELLOR Sells HUNDREDS of Pairs of Boots and Shoes every week, j that is the reason why he can Sell so much CHEAPER than any other Boot Firm in Ashburton. NOW IS YOUR TIME TO BUY. 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.



PROPERTIES FOR SALE THAVE FOR SALE — SEVERAL GOOD FAR M S In the Ashburton County, Amongst them being— 90 Acres, near Tinwald, improved 1936 Acres, Bankside, subdivided, Iwell 233 „ Mitcham Tioad, improved watered, house of eight rooms, 3000  grass land, Lyndhurst stable, wool shed, etc S3 „ 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; houso, 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 eight stable, and granary paddocks ;12 stall stable and chaff 112 Acres, Hinds house, hut; all sown down in English 87 Acres, Alford Forest Eoad grass this year 80 Acres, Elgin j 400 Acres, Barrhill, subdivided; seven 122 Acres, Hinds roomed house, stable, trap house, etc 596 Acres, Hinds 660 Acres, Bangitata 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 j 45 Acres, Tinwald 2100 Acres, Alford Forest, good sheep i ' 512 Acres, Kuapuna, subdivided, well country i | 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; house, 324 Acres, Highbank, Lease in perpetuity, stable chaff and trap house House, Stables, Land all necessary 1693 Acres, Rangitata improvements, D. THOMAS, [ Ashburton j



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f Creeping Consumption. Don't think that con sumption strikes a sud den blow. It doesn't. It creeps its way along. It comes like a thief in the night, carefully, cautiously but surely. First it is a little, cough; then a little hacking cough; then a little loss in; weight; then a harder and more persis tent oongh; then fever and night sweats. A little later bleeding commences and the disease has a strong grasp. . Stop the disease while it is yet creeping. You can if you will. Stop it with Fmiikinn Of Cod Liver Oil and Creasote, The most certain and effective long healer matle. It heals the inflamed lungs, stops the coughing and £ night sweats, assists the diges- tire organs to properly assimi- jLmj laic food, and adds flesh and njC| strength; No need for you to no on coughing, stop it to-day. <•> n i'rice 2/6 and 4/6. J% • it's Famous." 88 If you have Pneumatic Tyre 3 you rxmsfc have a reliable article, otherwise 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 this brand has become BO deservedly popular,—Advfc,