The Ashburton Guardian.

Yol xxi. So. 5822

A*hbiutnn : Toosday, NoTember 2n, 1902

Price - One Penny



SHIPPING. riIHE 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 Tongnriro* 7661 Wellington Nov. 27 Wakanui 5706 Auckland Dec. 6 Turakina* 8027 Wellington Dec. 24 Ruapehu 7705 „ Paparoa 6563 — „ Rimutaka 7765



BUSINESS NOTICES. . WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTCHURCH. i^NASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Ruston & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBURTON OFFICE, The Arcade. Representative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATURDAY. Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society.



* Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BEOS., Ltd. p> ' ' * _. _ '. i .j __jg SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOE LONDON. ROYAL Mail Steamers, with superior accommodation for all classes of pas eengers, calling at Monte Video or Eio, Teaeriffe and Plymouth.



I 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—Post Office, Ashburton. ASHBURTON HOTEL. J. MULLAN. Proprietor. situated. Good accomoda \j tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales of the best* brands only. Free Stabling. 8 287



Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. ♦Athenic 1223' CKempson Well'n Dec. 11 fßang'fcira 4045 Nicole' Lyt'ln. Dec. 20 * Gothic 7755 W, Kidley Well'n Jan. 8 Kumara 3034 Scotland Well'n Jan. 22 Maori 5317 Moffat J — j * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Full particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BROS. T7NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF U 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- \ znent in Christchurch papers. Duhedin — 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. \



CENTRAL HOTEL ASHBURTON. W. H. DARDIS ... ... Proprietor. BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. j Free Stabling. 8 246 1 ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. MR 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 Somerg 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.



BUSINESS NOTICES. HENRY STEPHENSON. IN response to appeals from a number of my Clients to include the Sale of Farms, Town Propertie?, 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 bs exceptionally easy— NO SALE, NO CHAEGE. I have several Town and Suburban Pro perties on my books, which I will be pleased to receive offers for, and all business I in this direction will receive my ptompt and best attention. My Weekly Sale of Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, Furniture, etc., as usual, EVERT 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, t 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.



THE first part of the above Hotel is now completed and ready to receive visitors. It i 3 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 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 best wines and spirits kept. N.B. —Dunedin prize Ales always on tap. J. DINEEN, LESSEE. 10



HENRY STEPHENSON, Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBURTON. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. a A LWAYS in Stock.—A first T ? J\ class selection of Marble «1 —i i— i and Granite Monuments. V-sr^r — 11 Designs and estimates may be ) I inspected at the establishment <sA of Mr John Wilson, Painter, Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style. "COOKING RANGES. TQARNINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as open" fire Ask For The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA



Cafe De Paris Hotel, Cashel Street, CHRISTCHURCH. THIS First-class Hotel, after undergoing extensive alterations and refurnishing on most modern lines, is NOW OPEN TO I RECEIVE VISITORS and TOURISTS, I 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.



WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOREY'S TEBMIMJS 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 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 790. Terms 8s per day; £2 2s per week. 230 WISE Fathers and Mothers if you want to save money buy your Boys' and (Kris' School Boots at Mellor's Zealandia jjßbot Store,



Notice of Removal. ME J". E7 BAIN, QURGEON DENTIST Has Kemoved to Warden's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. WARD AND CO.'S UNRIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English; FPAYS, it pays to buy your Boots at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. Good I Bluchers 5s lid. y ,:A rr ?m %



BUSINESS NOTICES. , New Zealand Insurance Com pany Established, 1859. Capital—One Million. rfIHE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial JL 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. C PANNELL, TAILOR AND MERCER 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 description, and the LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK.



#8^!l!JM fill ! J. W MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OF ME A T AT Fairfield Freezing Works. i Also,— j WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & TEAS, On Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188 GROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. /CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES \_j AND STOUT. Forty Peize Mkdals. 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. £1600 000 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. RICHARDSON, Commissioner. Fob 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 GUARANTCED.



ILES' Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Eanfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting the Growth of the Hair and removing 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 direct from the Manufacturer—EDWAßD ILES, Ladies'and Gentlemen's HairdresEer, Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra j or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Geraldine. 8 12g nnHERE is no doubt, no possible doubt M that Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store is the best Shop to buy your Boots. Smoke New Venus



j BUSINESS NOTICES. SHEEi 1 SHEARING SEASON. THAVE JUST LANDED MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OP 33 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—Tied, Black, and Blue, in 1 and 5 gallon drums; Raddle, Lamp Black, Etc. LAWN MOWERS in great variety, from 22s 6d to 55s each. I GARDENING- TOOLS of every description at reduced prices. ! BOWLS! BOWLS! BOWLS! As the season has just opened, I cordially invite inspection of my stock—Taylor's first quality only kept. SEWING MACHINES lam sole agent for the celebrated " Davey " Machine; 7 years' guarantee ; Hand £3 10s; Treafle from M 10s to .£8 10s. Call and inspect. They are worth looking at. G. MEDDIN S, The Peoples' Ironmonger Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. I VyLCAMSSEIWK TH:ESTTRE^='° S I «*.**,«...„ W*J ,^\ to all cyclists. It is manufactured g I DUNLPP # r )•"«*« a hydraulic pressure of 1200 | 1 T^RE» MiMw / Part«ng of rubber and fabric an | 1 Vr^^^JW--*^ A lm P oSslJji!it y» and thus saving fully sj | y^^^^i^ jT g\ 5® Per cent, of the troubles associated 1 y<^^^ 2 lithI ith *pf eu? atic tyres* As^ y°n' fi /V^ lOTl; vsl A^ent to show you a sample. 11 ?J I // «jp!3 WILL DO THE REST. N I // "V KONE CEWI3!KE /|^ \ [ = | If P'*-^\ * * WJTHOUT THSS / %?.S\ J 'i I|| f" x ■*'} \ TRADE MARK j£gF" V.^ic^»- / i-, p \V I '>'/y« ij en Cover and Tube. N^'^i;-^/ f j ■k| NX jf/ \\ 4 '^'10 Dun'op Pncumaiic Tyre Co. [■ I Ote*»»a^^^^fey' /,| Y Y 128 LICHFIELI) ST., CIIHISXCIIUUCU, N.Z. H | S /C'^ *^ tM €^i)i Au(l at Melbourne, Sydney, AJuluiJo, Terth, f] I'l vJ '" , jf^\ /"Hi ' allli DrisUaue. s^ *^ e^f? (T^ T . >t- n *px,£>3a /^****^-—_--^4*^' iJ AKAJd, orIAJLi, AND " COLOMBO " i: ' T.E A S. —o— ALL GROCERS.



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45,000 |^^^tik| COOKING - S3 !=L4 RANGES ff^ fr—— ""^ i In Use in the Colony. They burn Lignite ■= 5 No Setting Reauired. i| [' HsS: cj fl L. with st°ve piPe °an be w°rked °ut in he fciHiS C^s—\l^| i|{m; opon. Splendid Bread Bakers. With _ JjK°"HE°w^l \ •|L[ — ' "jj ~ cast iron or copper boilers. The copper a ® boilers are large and tin lined inside. U .... -^^ ' —^^^^=^°i^rTT."g^^ Repairs are a minimum. Made in all 5 3^ ' &: " ""^ sizes, single or double. High, or low pres sure boilers. Sold by all Ironmongers from whom Catalogues can be obtained or from the makers, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundr}^, Princess Street, Dunedin pi Ililii!i'lr S4lB IPlil Vp"r- ■' >v-' f"'®l|f:;s;:ail if i



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANOREB, ARE THE BEST -|71OR TURNIPS RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP 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 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. WAYMOTJTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Chriatehurch,



BUSINESS ISOI'ICES. f HURDLES HURDLES SHEEP SHEARS PAINTING, PAINTING. THE BEST is the CHEAPEST. Visit Onr Establishment and obtain Prices. It will pay you. W, H. COLLINS &CO., Ironmongers, Painters Timber and Coal Merchants Sawmillers



Clearing Sale of • • qa tyfyf TTnpv "i^nrv^ • • • • K^j^UULIJLJid^ JL 9 EaWj* • • BEFORE removing the Stock in my East Street Shop to my New Premises at Sealy's Corner, I am holding a CLEARING SALE of SADDLES, BRIDLES, WHIPS, STACK COVERS, etc. WILLIAM PATCHING, Saddler «fc Harness Maker, East & Burnett St., Ashburton TRY AULSEBROOK'S Cream Crackers. Light, Plain, and Unsweetened. Cream Sandwiches. A Delicious Biscuit. Suitable for Afternoon Teas.



madelfron the pure juice of the apple cowm'\«Z?J£?. ■ hh I LHbK, nUMFIIKb i o &.vV 1 PHOTOGRAPHY. HALMA AND CO., Saunders' Buildings, Ashburfcon, ~T\ ETURN Hearty Thanks for the patronage they have received during the past three years, and beg to announce that during the Month of November we will do One Dozen ENAMELLED PHOTOS and One ENLAKGEMENT on a beautiful plate sunk mount, for 18s 6d. 12s 6d. 12s 6d. ,The work will be np to our usual standard. Visit our Vestibule and see specimens, 118



FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Beautiful Model Hats and Bonnets, from London and Paris, Greatly admired by delighted purchasers. Ladies' Eton and Russian Jackets. Lovely Silk Mantles beautifully trimmed. Charming Silk Blouses Silk Underskirts —ail shades Lace Collarettes —very stylish Silk and Kid Gloves —all sizes and makes Corsets, CB. and P.D.. just opened. Dress Muslin and Wool Fabrics, the latest styles. Also Prints and Mercuise Satin. New Goods of all kinds just opened, ex Faparoa. Requirements for Dressmaking and Millinery Should be placed early, as the orders are pouring m. Appointed Sole Agent for the sale of Model Patterns and the " New Idea " Journal, ; to whom all subscriptions may be paid. Support Local Industry. Opening a large assortment of Ashburton Tweeds and Blankets A. N D IOFw 0R R. --■^-.~ r^! ~~m~'*j~m^~e~~*~*^rr~*mmi'*am*r*am<m,* mm ,„,, mamTTTTI Mill IHH WMIIII ' VfTIW" SMOKE ONLY .NEW VENUS. A FJSBFEiCT TOBACCO,



j • STUD NOilCEa TO TRAVEL in the Ashtnirton und Sur rounding l)ii-Ivici"«, i THE CARRIAGE STALLION ' Rapid Eoaii. RAPID EOAN is a perfect type of Gar riage Stallion, showiug great qiiality, splendid bono nnd substance, and is faultless in shape. He is just rising four years old, and stands 15| hands high. The only time he entered a show ring Eapid Roan took first prize as a 3 year old at the Timar,u Show in 1901. EAPIDROi>Nis well bred, descending from some of the best imported Carriage and Blood stock in the Colony. Sire Olden ! burg, by Orpheus (imp), dam, Beauty. Sire Detractor, by Traducer, dam, Dolly, by Messenger (imp). I Teems :£3 10s j Guarantee as per agree ment. Groomage ss, payable First Service. For further particulars apply to Groom in Charge or W. STONYEF, . 11 120 Ashburton. TO TRAVEL in the Hinds and May field Districts, ■ The Clydesdale Stallion, GLENWYE



For terms and particulars, apply to T. DEENNAN, -. 9 215 Groom in charge. npO Travel in the Methveri, Bakaia, iattd .1. ■ V '•■■_. surrounding districts the thoroughbred horse CAJOLERY, • : : by Apremont, dam Flattery, by Traducer dam Miss Flat, by Peter Fiat. CAJOLERY is a well-proportioned, hand some, fine quality chestnut horse, standing 15.3 ou steel bar-like legs, and he left the turf sound iii every respect. His perform ances stamp him one of the most brilliant flat horses we have had, and he was a clever fencer and a master of weight. Cajolery took first prize aud Champion at the Ashburton Show in j9OO. His pedigree Cannot be surpassed. Terms £± 4s, with guarantee; grooinage fee us: £2 12s 6d season. For further particulars apply to L. TILLKT, Highbank, 10 238 or groom in charge. TO TRAVEL in the Lauriston;, Lyndhurst, Cairnbrae, and Methveo, Districts, the Purebred Dkaught Stallion, LORD STANLEY. (For pedigree see Cards.) Terms —<£5 single mare, and as per agree ment for two or more. Groomage fee, ss, to be paid at time of first service. For further particulars apply to G. THOMPSON, Owner. 9 20 Or Groom in Charge.



teeth!! . '^sJJ'^BfLIEVE FEVER'SH HEAT, P3EVEHT FITS, COXMSICHS, ETC. Preserve a licalthy stcto of the consti* tution during the peiiofl of TcetTilng, Rewords "JOHN STEED MAN, CHSMIST, WALWGRTH, SUnnEY," Aro engraved ou the Cnwrmnent Mump affixed t$ each racket. : Kempthorne, Prosser & Co., Agents EUROPEAN AGENCY. (Established 1814.) WE wish to open accounts with, allbor/a fide Colonial Buyers who are not already on our books, and on receiving precise details of their exact requirement;?, 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 of goods, so that even after add ing our shipping commission of 14- to 5 per cent, (according to amount) our prices still compare favourably -with those of the manufacture! s. We supply goods made specially to any style, quality or price; and on 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. Wo make up sanrp'e cases of most goods from £5 upwards ; and as we utiliso our long experience in choosing such goods as arc 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 bo tarnished by the unsatisfactory execution of a single trans action. Address : — . , . ■ :



William Wilson and Sons,, Merchants & Manufacturers' Agents, 25, Abchnrch Lane, London,-E.G. Co»respondence invited. -' CLABIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnelFs). Tancrbd Street, Ashburton. BEST accommodation and attention for Town and Country visitors. : Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed diner and Picnic Parties catered for. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 687 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. ~\J~ ANTED to Let— 300 acre Dairy Farm V close to School and Factory.- Term 4 j oars. Rent 12s6'dperaeie. Purchasing ! clause if required. Apply at once. F. BROOKING, Land Agent Stratford, Taranaki. '- STRANGE' S Eldredgo B. Sewing 'i Machine ,£6 6s, . !