The Ashburton Guardian.

Yol xxi. J*d. 5806

Ashburtou : Weduiisday, NoVember 5, 1902

Price - One Penny



SHIPPING. Tip HE JSEW ZEALAND SHIW?IN< JL COMPANY'S LINE Boyal Mail Steamers for London. Via Monte Video, Teneriffe, and Plymotith Best accommodation for all classes of Passengers. Probable To Sail Steamer. Tons Final Port. about Tong-u-iro* 7661 Wellington Nov. 27 Wakanui 5706 Auckland Deo. 6 Turakina* 8027 Wellington Dec. 24 Buapehu 7705 „ Paparoa 6563 — „ Bimntaka 7765 I * Twin Screw. For further partioulars'apply to FKIEDLA.NDEK, BEOS., 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 Eio, Teneriffe and Plymouth. Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. Karamea 6563 J. Burton Well'n N0v.13 *Athenio 12230 CKempson Well'n Dec. 11 Kumara 6034 Scotland Well'n To fol. Maori 5317 Moffafc — , „ ♦Gothip I 7755 W. Kidley — * 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 Greymouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise- j nienb 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 hour of sailing. For fortther particulars apply to F. FEREIMAN, 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 bo, and am prepared to receive particulars of such, and my terms will b© exceptionally easy— KO SALE, NO CHAEGE. I have several Town and Suburban Pro perties on my hooks, which 1 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, EVEEY 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, ASHBUETON. Notice of Removal. MR J. X BAIN, nUROEON DKNTIST, Has Eemoved to Warden's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. CROWN BEEWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. CELEBEATED SPAEKLING ALES AND STOUT. Foety Peize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. _* A LWAYS in Stock.—A first V V l\ class selection of Marble <*"- * *-^k and Granite Monuments. j j Designs and estimates may be / j inspected at the establishment 4j* of Mr John Wilson, Painter, Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style. COOKING RANGES. BAENINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no Betting, Can be used as open fire. Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. IT is a well-known fact that Jas. Mbllob can give much better value in Boots and Shoes than any other Shop in Ashburton.



'.BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, 1 MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTOHimCH. /TIASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Ruston & j 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. Funds Exceed £17,000*000. 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. /CENTRALLY situated. Good accomoda v_y tion for travellers. j Wines Spirits and Ales of the best, brands only. j Free Stabling. 8 287 central~ho¥el 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 .\ I 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 npw prepared to recejve 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. HP HE first part of the above Hotel is now X 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 Railway Refreshment Rooms. IBEft 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 ! WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOBEY'S TEKMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch. Railway Station.) F. W. MILLWARD, ... Licensee. rjIHIS popular Hotel is now under new J_ management as above, and offers special inducement to families and visitors desiring the comforts of a home in Christ church. „,.,"-,. j The building is of brick and stone, and the rooms aye lofty and spacious. Night and day peters 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. THIS First-class Hotel, after undergoing extensive alterations and refurnishing on most modern lines, is NOW OPEN TO ! RECEIVE VISITORS and TOURISTS, j who will find Every Comfort and Con- { venience. , Hot and Cold Shower Baths. j Electric Light. | Wines, Spirits, Beers, and Cigars of the j Be3t Quality. j Teems :5s 6d per day; 35s per week. j 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor, j PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing.



BUSINESS NOTICES. New Zealand Insurance Com pany Established, 1859. Capital—Ono Million. npHE Premier and "Wealthiest Colonial ! JL Company. I Noted for Promptness and Liberality, Paid up Capital and Eeserves, .£400,000 Fire and Marine Risks, ' Also, Risks on Growing 1 Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Bates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance ' Department. i £1,600000 | I 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. ] WAED AND CO.'S UNRIVALLED J ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English. C. PAN NELL, TAILOR AND MERCER, » 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, ! TTITAS a Choice Assortment of Suitings suitable for the season. Chesterfields and I ' Covert Coats a specialty. Samples sent to ! any Address. Gentlemen's Mercery of every i description, and the LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK. WANTED Known — Special Value in Boots and Shoes at Mellok's, Zealandia Boot Store.



When you get inside the Polling Booth, see that the Keturning Officer gives you two ipapers. BEAD THE LOCAL OPTION PAPER VERY CAREFULLY' 6O 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 lines that concern you are the three which begin with the words, I VOTE ... 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 lino— 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 PAPBR. Your Paper will then look like this:— f^fete-feaHhe-Nimber^f liccflsc3-e%*sfeg|^ 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 do not roach tho proper quarter, so make quite sure by personal enquiry.



—. . _ _— s * BUSINESS NOTICES SHEEP SHEARING SEASON. THAVE JUST LANDED MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF 3s 6d. SHEEP SHEARS, 3s 6d including T.U.S. andB.B.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 iv great variety, from 22s Gd to 55s each. 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. TEWING MACHINES. I am solo agent for the celebrated " Davey " Machine ; 7 years' guarantee ; Hand £3 10s j Treadle i'roin M ICs to £8 IPs. Call and inspect. They are worth looking at. j j, m Ji D v i N cs The Peoples' Irohmonge , Burnett Street, OBtfosite Arcade. i-9-i 30000 itr _-_-_- H3k BOOKING J r_|__ _ fc~~°*'^ n Use 'n the Colony. They burn Lignite " _I^' fr'^t'K _g-i ■•■'■"""■aglS| >wf True Coal, or Wood, up to 2ft 6in. , ' fruitu iifl f r%&jji!*?% eg Setting Eeauired. *S ' ■B_9__r Ji -*^y rf With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he P^v^iy *^^-©* 1 I °Pen- Splendid Bread Bakers. With ' Fi£wj|l^ *^^^,^ II cast iron or copper boilers. The copper MHVHi I **i-c^%J> boilers are large and tin lined inside. , I v |_22_2_*l W— — ■^■■jJal Repairs are a minimum. Made in all I _88l uESBHRBir ] sizes, single or double. High or low pres- WSamtS^mmmmmJmSSSmmmma^^m by a^ Ironmongers from whom W^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^W Catalogues can be obtained or from the makers, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS 'MANURED, ARE THE BEST T^OR TURNIPS, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHEB CROPJ SPECIAL MANUEES | 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 ami Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited. i F. W rAYMOTJTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Chriatchurcb. i SMOKE ONLY .NEW" V E N U S. A PERFECT TOBACCO,.



bu.--i:>e,s.s is (j hues. ____ . i here's No Place Like STRANGE'S - - - For FURMiUR:. •"OOSSESSING the Completest and most up-to-date Steam Furniture JL 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. i We furnish all kinds of Dwellings from basement to attio 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. :o For Carpets, Carpet Squares, Floorcloths, Linoleums, Mats, Mattings, Curtains, Crockery, and Glass, &c, &c. , We are unrivalled in New Zealand. AH 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. bTRANGE & COMPANY, COMPLETE HOUSE FIBNISHEBS, CHRISTCHUECH. I vulcanisei^Pv^ Tms TYREr£/x" I m rvi ■>■■ s%o°* 10^ S* A to a^ cyclists ' ?* ls manufactured | H DLJ'/Vll* <g* m x I °n^«f a hydraulic pressure of J2OO 1 §3 M .,. M f v^, / / lbs, to the square inch, rendering g I T/RE /18/ / Partin g oi rubber and fabric aa I m —^- WjJ^tJi A impossibility, and thus saving fully H If ytZ^wLkj ./IK P ef cent* °^ *rou^esassociated | j m Slo^~^ J'^tr^t¥mti&£ J pneumatic tyres. Ask your 1 m SZr^ ' 9^Sl Agent to show you a sample. IT i 1 ft WILL Do THE REST< ■ I if '^Os,. y^Ba mUm The Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Co. | II 88/ '/W^S 128 I-icufield St., CimiSTCiiußCn, N.Z. 1 MJ€ And at Melbourne. Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, 3 TRY AUSLEBROOK 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. MADE ¥RQM THE PURE JUICE OF THE APPLE P «« !ET o R 3 f fXTCiER. HUMPHREYS &G? CATHEDRAL SQUARE. CHRISTCHURCH. ♦



STUD NOTICES .. ..___—— ' fflO STAND THIS SEASON JL at Kolburn Lodge, and Travel thr District, The Thoeot'ghbekd Stallion, FORM OSAN By St. Leger—Forme, by Nordenfeldfc— Forme, by Sterlingworth—Pulehra (imp.) FORMOSAN is a chestnut horse, foaled in 1897. lie is a full brother to the excel" lent performer Cruciform, and has himself been successful when racing, winningl the C.J.C. Champagne Stakes, the North Island Challenge Stakes (beating Advance), and other good races. For particulars, apply to MAX FRIEDLANDEB, Ashburton; or HAERY THOMPSON, 274 Kelburn Lodge, Tinwald. TO TRAVEL in the Hinds and May field Districts, .> The Clydesdale Stallion, | GLENWTE For terms and particulars, apply to T. DRENNAN, 9 215 Groom in charge. TO TRAVEL the ABhburton, Wakanui and Longbeach Distriots. The "Well-known Trotting Stallion, TORONTO, (By Texas—Twilight.) TORONTO is a grey horse, standing 16.i. , He has only been at the stud for one season . to the public, but on the farm of the owner has got the well-known performers The Needle (smin. 4sec, for 2 miles), and Noa« 1 sense (2min. 33sec. for one mile.) Terms.— Season, 3 Guineas; two or more mares as per agreement. . ' Toronto wiU be at Claridge'e Stables every Saturday for the service of breeders. Owners of mares can have paddocking for Is 6d per week. Every care taken, but; no responsibility. Further particulars on application to the- Groom in charge, or ' . 9 63 W. BEGG, Ashton. fjpO Travel in the Methven. Eakaia, and surrounding districts the thoroughbred hors» ' "-' ■ : CAJOLERY, by Apremont, dam Flattery, by Tradacer* dam Miss Flat, by Peter Flat. CAJOLERY is a well-proporticned, hand-, some, fine quality chestnut horse, standing 15.3 on steel bar-like legs, and he left the turf sound in 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 afe the Ashburton Show in 1900. His pedigree cannot be surpassed. Terms— £4 4s», with guarantee; groomage fen ss; £212s6ds«iFon. ■ ■< For further particulars apply to . L. TILLET, ■ KighVmnk, 10 233 or groc-in in charge. To Travel this Season IN THE iSHBUHTON DISTRICT. | THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION WARBINGTOHT, By Gorton —Mountain Lilly. Warringtort's numerous good perfor mances and the record time he has'put up are weil-known to ail racing men. He was never in better health or condition for travelling than he is this seapon. Groomage fee, ss. For further particulars apply to S. BROWN, Proprietor Melrose Farm, Wakanui, Ashburton, or 9 163 C. CHAPMAN, Groom in charge •"p 0 TRAVEL in the Lauriston L Lyndhurst, Cairnbrae, and Methven I Districts, the PUEEBRED DEAUGHT 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 a,t time of first service. For further particulars apply to " G. THOMPSON, Owner. 920 Or Groom Charge. CLARIDGE'S STAPLES, *■?•**•■■> (Late McConnelTs).' ; Tancbbd Stbebt, Ashbubton. i'"> EST accommodation and attention for * Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. ' 68? ---j , ■■■■ ■ ; ......,.■ ' CHARLES BEECH, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. MY TEA ROOM is centrally situated and Hot Pies can be had at any time. Birthday and Wedding > Cakes made to order. Small goods a specialty. Try Montgomerie's Malt Digestive Bread—Bermaline. 8 209 For • CYCLING SHOES, GO TO H. Pan-hell, Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christohnron. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock. Write for instructions for self measurement FIT GUARANTCBD. , J. W- MALCOLMSON, FARMERS 1 AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OF MEAT AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BARLKY, & PEAS, On Trucks Ashburton or Country Statioßß Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 18*