The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. >'o. 58! 2

Ap-hburton : Tlia^day, November J3, 1902

Price - One Penny

An Appeal by the Boer Generals.

INVOKING THE "HUMANITY OF THE CIVILISED WORLD."

The Boer Generals have issued the fol lowing manifesto, entitled, " Appeal of Boer Generals to the Civilised World": - "It is still fresh iv. the memory of the .. world how the Boers, a terrible struggle lasting mote than two and a-half years, were at la?t obliged to accept, through, their representatives t at Vereenigingt the terms of peace submitted to them by the Government of King Edward VII. At the same time the representatives commissioned us to proceed to England in ord^r, in the first place, to .appeal to the new Govern ment to allay the immense distress every -1 where devastating the new Colonies. If we did not succeed we were to appeal to the humanity of the civilised world for charit able contributions. * .:.• . "As we have not succeeded :>up to the present in inducing the British Government to grant further assistance to our people in their indescribable distress, it only remains for us to address ourselves to the peoples of Europe and America. '...■■■ " During the critical days which we have passed through, it-^vas sweet for us and ours to receive constant marks of sympathy from all countries. .Financial and other assistance given to our women and chil dren in the concentration camps and to prisoners x>f war in all parts of the earth, contributed iufinitely to mitigate the lot oE these poor sufferers, and we take advan tage of this "opportunity to express in the name of the people of the late Republics, l our fervi nt thanks to all those who have [charitably .ssisted us in the past. The I small Boer nation can never forget the help it recened in its dark hours of suffering. v The people of 'h« Republics.'.,were ready to sacrifice cv jr hiig for their independence, and now the snuggle is over and our peo ple are completely ruined. " Although we had not an opportunity of drawing up an extact inventory. of tho destruction done, we have a conviction, based on personal experience, that at least thirty thousand houses on Boer farms and a number of villages were burned or de stroyed by the British during the war. Our houses with their furniture were burn ed or destroyed. Our orchards were ruined, all our agricultural implements broken, our mills were destroyed, every living. animal was carried o£f or killed. Nothiug,al!is,:re- , mainedto us. The country*; is laid wast?. i The war demanded many victims, and the land was bathed in tears. Our orphans and i widows have been abandoned. " Besides, it is needless to recall the fact how much will be needed in the future for the education of the children of burghers, who are in great distress. We address our selves to the world with a prayer to help.,us (>y charitable'constitutions'' tor our widows and orphans, for the maimed and other I needy ones, and for the satisfnctory educa tion of our children. | " "We allude to the terrible results of the war in order to bring to the knowledge of the world the urgent needs, by no means to infliime 1 people's, minds. Tlie sword is now shpafelied, and ail diQVrer.cps are silent in the .presor.cn of such great m:sery. The ruin oaustd by the war; is indescribable, so that the small amount which Great Britain is to pro us,-, in nccordance with, the terms o l' surrender, even were ifc niu'tipled .ten t'oVi, would be wbolly....insufficient even to .cover s-.'Kr'lf.?si-s r-lo'he. Witiovrs, orphans, maimod, needy, and children, on whosa e baif a lore wo appeal, will' receive little of this, sum, and in most crises nothing. All tho contributions will be assigned to a fund caled the General Fund of Help for the Hoers, which will be devoted solely to sup plying the wants of those for whom we are collecting, and to provide for their future. We solicit tho hearty co-operation of com mittees existing in the various countries of Europe, and in America. Wo fire now on the point of visiting these countries in suc cession with the object of establishing satisfactory organisation. (Signed) " Botha. " De Wet. "Delarey.'

GIFT OF £20,C00 BY AN AMERICAN.

Mr Henry Phipps, of the Carnegie Steel Trust, says the Press Association,, has placed the sum of £20,586 14a 5d with" the Royal Bank of Scotland to an account in the names of General Botha, General Delarey, and Mr Arnold White. The object to which this gift is to be devoted will be seen by the following latter:— " Beaufort Castle, Beauly, N. 8., September 20, 1902. "Dear General Botha—During the late war my family and myself followed its course with anxious hearts, eager for the sake of both sides that a just ending might be made. Now that the war is over, the peace has come, and, I hope, all contention buried, it is a privilege, and, I believe, a duty to do something to, relieve"-the suf ferings ca\i -ed by the war. After thinking over the subject, I feel that the best setvioe I could render would be to provide, !00,000 dollars for the relief ofSßoer widows and young orphans, the fund to be disbursed by | you and two others selected. My Men 4, Mr Arnold White, has kindly-consented to visit you, and will discuss the subject, and I hop** ;u'range all satisfactorily. My desire is that the temporary misery of the women and children should be relieved, and, at the same time, I trust that nothing should be done which could justly be described as un friendly to Britain. With best wishes." lam yotirs sincerely, ; * ; (Simred)- "EjenrtCPhitps."



SHIPPING. fr HE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING X COMPANY'S LINE Royal Mail Steamers for London. Via Monte Video, Teneriffe, and Plymouth, j 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 Ruapehu 7705 . » Paparoa f?563 —  Rimutaka 7765 j | * Twin Screw. . i For further particulars^apply to j FRIEDLANDER BROS., %td. BHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION j 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. Karamea 6563 J. Burton Well'n N0v.13 •Athenic 12230 C Kempson Well'n Dec. 11 Kumara 6034 Scotland Well'n To fol. Maori 5317 Moffat — „ •Gothic 7755 W. Kidley — * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Full particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BROS. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF \J NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under:— For Wesfcport and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise-! ment in Christcliurcli 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 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 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, E7 BAJN, QU KG EON DENTIST, Has Removed to Warden's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. WARD AND CO.'S UNEIVAIiT.ED ■ A LES AND STOUT. Superior to English. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Tunarit. ■ . A LWAYS in Stock.—A first Vy x3l class selection of Marble i-j I—4 and Granite Monuments. j ] Designs and estimates may be *l inspected at the establishment *t*% of Mr John Wilson, Painter, ■ ' Burnett Street, Ashburton. .Letter Cutting in any style. COOKING RANGES. ID ARNING HAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as open^fire. Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. WANTED Known — Special Value in Boots and Shoes at Mbliob's, Zealandia Boot Store.



BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET ; CHRISTORURCH. CASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Huston & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBURTON OFFICE, The Arcade. I Representative in attendance every; TUESDAY and SATURDAY. Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident I Society. j Funds Exceed £17,00Q r OOO. i Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserves. I Bonuses declared every year. | Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe; Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. ASHBURTON HOTEL J. MULLAN. Proprietor. /CENTRALLY situated. Good accomoda \j tion for travellers. , Wines Spirits and Ales of the best brands only. Free Stabling. 8 287 central"!! b t eiT 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. V) R A, WHITAKER, late manager of .7 4 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. Best Accommodation. Every attention given. Only the Best Brands of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. 8 57 Somerset Hotel, ASHBURTON. np HE first part of the above Hotel is now _L 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 DINBEN'S Eailway 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 top J. DINEEN, LESSEE. • 10 WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOBEY'S TEBMINUS 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- Tho 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. AH Telegrams and Letters receive prompt attention. Telephone 795. Terms 8s per day; £2 2s per week. 230 Cafe De Paris Hotel, Cashel Stbeet, 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, i Hot and Cold Shower Baths. Electric Light. Wines, Spirits, Beers, and Cigars of the Best Quality. Terms % ss6d per day; 35s per week. 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor. I; T is a well-known fact that Jab Mellor can give much better value in Boots arid Shoes than any other Shop in Ashburton,



BUSINESS NOTICES. New Zealand Insurance Com pany Established, 1859. Capital—Ono Million. THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality. Paid up Capital and Reserves, .£400,000 Fire and Marine Eiska, Also, Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Kates, NICOLL BROS, Agents. ISMSAPmLA L INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600,000 JT AS already been added to Policies in "j. the Department. I 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. CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. /CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES \J AND STOUT. Forty Prizk Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal, Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 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. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty j pans or nothing. „ '



r i LilC I^UvCll v/|/Lil/Ii rUlli ) ] When you get inside the Polling Booth, see that the Returning Officer gives you two papers. ; READ THE LOCAL OPTION PAPER VERT 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. The only linos that concern you are the three which begin with the words, i ynxp" 1 W Vo? 1 Q» ■■ » Eun your pencil through the FIRST of these three lines ONLY, the line which ends with the word " CONTINUE." 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 DOES NOT TOUCH ANY OTHER LINE ON THE PAPER. Your Paper will then look like this:— f -Vete^hftHhe^hmhcr 'of licenses existing In the District Continue I Vote .that the Number of Licenses existing in the District be Reduced I Vote 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 Name is on the Roll. All claims to vote io not reach the proper quarter, so make quite sure by personal enquiry*



■,:,: _ , ! , j BUSINESS NOTICES SHEE P SHEARINGS- SEASON. TfiAVE JUST. LANDED afY 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 Stones, a splendid sample. Sweet Oil. Branding Oils—Red, Black, and Blue, in 1 and 5 gallon drums; Raddle, Lamp Black, Etc. LAWN MOWERS in great variety, from 22s 6d to 55s each. - GARDENING TOOLS of every description at reduced prices. BOWLS! BOWLS! BOWLS! As the season has jnsfc opened, I cordially iijvite inspection of my stock—Taylor's first Quality only kept. SEWING MACHINES, I jim solo agent for the celebrated " Davsy " Machine ; 7 years 3 guarantee; Hand £3 10s ; Treat']e from £G It's to £8 10s. Call and inspect. They are •worth looking at. . G, M. E D i) I N B,_ The Peoples' Ironmonger Burnett Street, ounosite Arcade. 45,000 jr^^nbk ' cooking ( i— ! JK ,^= JtiAJX vxJCiO ai fl J f?p^-°-~>~~^\ In Use in the Colony. They burn Lignite j»==f=^ <3<3^ fe True Coa1 ' or Wood^ UP to 2ft 6in '^^rt C" x/®^> ■ No Settin £ Beauired. F^jl 1 ■-. With stove piPe can be w°rked out in tf Ci^ssf c^~^vla( r^j ■ open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With , (Wt^w^y ]_>_, -, —I '^~ . cast iron or copper boilers. !'he copper \_®_r fe^^^^^gM) boilers are large and tin lined inside. L "^. gn t Repairs are a minimum. Made in all a^ .Sr" pi. "g sizes, single or double. High or low pres- sure boilers. Sold by all Ironmongers from whom Catalogues can be obtained or from the inakerß, 1 H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin "ARAB™ " SHAH," AND "COLOMBO" TEAS —o — ALL GROWERS. BELFAST AND FAIKFIELD FREEZING WOBKS MANUI{.£B, ARE THE BEST -r^OR TURNIPS EAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHES CROP, SPECIAL. MANUBES 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 EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. If there is no agent in your district, send to the Office for Price List and I Testimonials. Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export | Company, Limited. P. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, N I 139 Hereford Street, Chriatohuroh. i



BU; IN'WSS Nori'US. , There's No Place Like STRANGE'S -.- - For FURNITURP. :x: — T>OSSE3SING 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 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. 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. 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. STRANGE & COMPANY, COMPLETE HOUSE Fl EMISHERS, CHRISTCHURCH.;! ,_ _mmni—— iimm-mii —m 1 lIEZZIZ2I ■ '—■ ' """°* $T TRP RkSPW i^CtlPi • ' ■ * p wjkJfts'xS ■ 'ruvc tvo v* will prove a VinXANISEffWpN THISTYRE 'a ? reatboon £ -A to all cyclists. It is manufactured I OLJ^L^P * r 1 under a hydraulic pressure of J2OQ 1 M . ..k -• fv / / »». t«> *he s{l Uare incfa ' renderiD^ 1 T/RE MIWiV I Partin^ of robber and fabric an * f gJ'^l A impossibility, and thus saving fully I yiP^m^l 50 per cent, of ths troubles associated „ Ss&^'^^kr^^m&!&&. J pneumatic tyres. Ask your 3 Xr^ \J^i6lr Agent to show you a sample. IT lif M^^^P hD ° THE REST" ' '1 iif bSbSSBkI nonecenuine /jo\ I $%$& Wm The Dunlop Pneumatte Tyre Co. 3 i $ l^f 128 LICHFIELD ST., OHUiSTCHUnCH, N.Z. 3 ji 9 S '£o%^?' WaaVVKM And at Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, I'erth, | r, B^s ''"t. .'■'■: >' ant^ Brisbane. * ' "" "TRY AUSLEBEOOK AND COS MILK KISSES. - A Delicious Confection. The Original and Only True Kiss is made by Aulsebrook & Co, see that their name is on every wrapper. TIMMH OATES TIMBIII llllliUi gates llMHin HURDLES HURDLES SHEEP SHEARS PAINTING. PAINTING. THE BEST is the CHEAPEST. Visit |Onr Establishment and,.obtain Prices. " It will pay you. W, H. COLLINS. & C 0.,. -Ironmongers, Painters, Timber and Coal Merohants" Sawmillers :



Every Buy Facts. . ASH BURTON PRODUCES ITS SHAKE —THIS COMES FROM TREVORTON. What makes anything a fact.^ Is'nt it a statement or occurrence whicji can be proven true or correct in every particular? What constitutes conclusive evidence to (ha mind of an Ashburton citizen ? It is the statement of someone residing in Auckland or Wellington ? We think not, but when one of our own citizens makes a statement like the following, which is endorsed by many, under these circumstances we call them facts and they are every day facts, because they are occurring every day. Don't take our word for what is said; if you are not satisfied a»k-them. People don't make such assertions without good reasons. Mr T. Pritchard, senr,, Suffolk Street, Trevorton, this town, says:'—" Those who suffer with pains in the back should use Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. I used this remedy for this trouble; the doctor told me it was lumbago It was right in the small of my back and was obstinate to deal with. Asa matter of fact the only medicine I ever «rot that was at all efficacious was Doana Backache Kidney Pills, which I obtained at the Ashburton Drug Co., m East Street. These always stop the pains. I take-them just as I fVel I need them. Success has brought up many imitations of Doan's Pills, but there is nothing 'just las good' as the *remedy which-.helped Mr •'•Pritchard, therefore be sure you get Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. Doan's Backache, Kidney Pills are sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 3s per box (six boxes 16s 6d), or will be posted on receipt of price by the proprietors, Foster, (McClennan Co., 76 Pitt Street, Sydney, 'N.rf.W. ■ ■ , : f But be sure they are Doak §