The Ashburton Guardian.

Yol xxi. No. 5825

Ashburton : Friday, November 28, 1902

Price - One Penny



SHIPPING. riIHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING JL COMPANY'S LINE Royal Mail Steamers for London. Via Monte Video, Teneriffe, and Plymouth. 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 6563 — „ ' Rimutaka 7765- j * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. SHAW, SAVTLL AND ALBION 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. ♦Athenic 12230 CKempson Well'n Deo. 11 fßang'tira 4045 Nicole Lyt'ln. Dec. 20 •Gothic 7755 W. Kidley Well'n Jaa. 8 Xumara 6034 Scotland Well'n Jan. 22 Maori 5317 Moffat, j — | * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Full particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BROS. 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 Bailings see advertise- ] ment 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 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 bocks, which I will be pleased to receive offers for, and all business in this direction will receive myptomptand 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 STE~PHENSON, Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBURTON. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. A LWAYS in Stock.—A first Jk\ class selection of Marble tand 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. "OARNINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as open'fire Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. Notice of Removal. MR J. e7 BAIN, QURGEON DENTIST Has Removed to WardeH's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. WARD AND CO.'S UHEIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English. IT PAYS, it pays to buy your Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Good Bluchers 5s lid.



BUSINESS NOTICES. New Zealand Insurance Com pany Established, 1859. i Capital—One Million. THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality. Paid Tip Capital and Reserves, ,£400,000 Fire and Marine Bisks, Also, Eisks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Bates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTCHURCH. CASH 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. ASHBURTON HOTEL. .J..MULLAN. Proprietor. CENTRALLY situated. Good accomoda tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales of the best" brands only. Free Stabling. 8 287 CENTRAL HOTEL 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 ;' » 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 DINE EN'S Railway Refreshment Rooms, j 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. DIKEEN, LESSEE. 10 Cafe De Paris Hotel, Cashed 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. 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 STOBEY'S TERMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) F. W. AIILLWARD, ... Licensee. THIS popular Hotel is now under new management as above, and offers special h-rlnceuient to families and visitors desiring thu comforts of a home in Christ church. . Tho building is of brick ana 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 MANNING & GO'S 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—Messrs Shear man Bros.



• BUSINESS NOTICES. C- PANNIiLL, TAILOR AND MERCEE 127 Manchester Street, Chrietchurch, HAS a Choice Assortment of Suitings suitable for the season. Chesterfields and Covert Coats a specialty. Samples sent to any Access. Gentlemen's Mercery of every descripti >n, and the LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK. J. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBUETON. I AM A BUYER OF MEAT AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,-— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & TEAS, i On Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188 Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. 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. ... v^immm^^ - CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. /CELEBRATED SPARKLING- ALES \y AND STOUT. Forty Prize 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. £1600,000 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. For CYCLING SHOES, GO TO H. Pannell, Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 96, 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 Ranfurly. \ VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting jCjL 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 Hairdresser, Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Geraldine. 8 12g nnHEE.E is no doubt, no possible doubt § that Mcl lor's Zealandia Boot Store is the be3t Shop to buy your Boots. WISE Fathers and Mothers if you want to save money buy your Boys' and Girls' Sc'iool Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Stoce,



I . BUSINESS INOTrOES. SHEEP SHEAKINa SEASON. THAVE JUST LANDED MY, 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 Oilsj-Red, Black, and Blue, in 1 and 5 gallon drums; Raddle, Lamp Black, Etc. LAWN MOWEES in great variety, from 2256 dto 55s each. GARDENING TOOLS of every description ait reduced prices. BOWLS! BOWIiS! 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 £3 108; Treacle from £6 10s to .£8 10s. Call and inspect. They are worth looking at. G. M E D DINS, The Peoples' Ironmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. ' ♦ ■ ■ 1 5%,« bb>«s **«■», Jr^^s- Ito air cyclists. It is manufactured | | OMiMU^f* S ir I ondef a hydraulic pressure of J2OO | 'i *•»« »<». »• ■■v»-n,./ / *bs« to the square inch, rendering 1 \ TVRIL fmW I ? artiH of rubber and fabric an I 1 A impossibility, and thus saving fully | \ -<^Kmls~Sj ,# #\ Pef cent« °^ the troubles associated | t S/^~ —"^^^*^ft!^Bdi^^r A w'th gneumatic tyres. Ask your | 1 Xr^ l^^P^ jm Agent to show you a sample. IT | I // JW^SII WILL D 0 TilE REST" 1 'i. If jjji§%X~", jM NONE GENUINE / f3^ \- \{l F^'K °^\ WITHOUT THIS / '^fl j | I U m^Wk TRADEMARK^p-l^J | \ \\ '0R Cower antJ Tube. N^^^p/ | | N\ jrJgd he Dunl°P Pneumatic Tyro Co. | i ====^*^h^p Ws °} Awst- Ltd" i tj ISw 128 LICHFIELD St -> CHniSTCiiuncn, N.Z. I I I '^^^^^^P' J^Sw^S D(* at:Mell)ounie, Sydney, Adelaide, Tcrth, Sj "ARAB," "SHAH," AND " COLOMBO " TEAS. —o — ALL GROCERS. _ 45,000 COOKING - EANGES fnil- ik==a====4i ===!=™^^l In in the Colony. They burn Lignite J J !■ fcyQ?' @ True Coal, or Wood, up to 2ft 6in. "#1 '^^rtrjj!(^^>|| . No Setting Reauired. ! j I^H | f"~^C^-vi| i^.. Wi^ Sfcove PiPe caQ be worked out in he j cis^pi c^j—-^l^jiljCj; open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With jLJ y^j^lp iy^=t^^™Ur~ cast iron or copper boilers. The copper J^\ ® y boilers are large and tin lined inside. £^_ ArT ■■ "^T-^=r~f'';g Eepairs are a minimum. Made in all r-r £E— -■ ..'-gj sizes, single or double. High or low pres •3*^ sure boilers. Sold by all Ironmongers from whom Catalogues can be obtained or from the — makers, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS ! ■ MA^ ORES, ARE THE BEST I [XnOK TURNIPS EAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP SPECIAL MANURES are made to suit any kind of 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 Testimoniaid. Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited. F. WAYMOTJTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Chriatchurch. ]



BUSINESS NOriGES. _______ 11 11 Sir"! iTA±iij^ [111 i| || |, Ilifiifi*^ G-ATJES llllllliiss HUKDLES HURDLES SHEEP SHEARS PAINTING, PAINTING. - , 1 : : : . THE BEST is the CHEAPEST. Visit jOnr Establishment and obtain Prices. It will pay you. IT, H. COLLINS &CO., Ironmongers, Painters Timber and Coal Merchants" Sawmillera TRY | AULSEBROOK'S Cream Crackers. Light, Plain, arid Unsweetened, Cream Sandwiches. A Delicious Biscuit. Suitable for Afternoon Teas; -»>—'"»—"■—»«— ■ ■ ir i "viii Miii mi Tmnnn—nnniTTi " Tnrrr »-»miii maw iw iiiuiriwmt "nrrHMmrmm>«rif'i'Trw Clearing Sale of : : SADDLERY, ETC. : : "OEFOEE 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 & Harness Maker, East & Burnett St., Ashburton MAdEFRON THE PURE JUICE OF THE APPLE 1 p po?^£Tors FLETCHER • iIiMP HREYS $X 9 CA Tff£DßAl SQUARE. CHRIST CHURCH. •«frtM»OTiHlw ■*■■!■■ i '■——»mwi»ii i ■■imii n»niMir» iMrrrrtfn—iri^-MV>T/-caixill»>*iWWl 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. 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 —all* shades Lace Collarettes —very stylish Silk and Kid Gloves —all sizes and makes Corsets, C B 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 Paparoa. Requirements for Dressmaking and Millinery Should be placed early, as the orders are pouring in. 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 AND iilfW 0 II R. """""a T. ~ci EOB gjZ j ]r~r~r~"v w"thb TAMS -Liljl BEBT " AMU, IS the QHP A TDipilLJ Potted and Preserved Meats BEST OlAfAVyil ARE DELICIOUS. ] TRY "THEM. ÜBB *°_™B™ f Procurable from all Grocers and Store- Procurable from all Grocers and Store- _ keepers throughout the colony. keepeis throughout the colony.



i STUD NOTICED TO TRAVEL in the Ashburton and Sur rounding: Districts, THE CARRIAGE STALLION Rapid Roan.' •■■', ■;■ RAPID BO AN is n perfect type of Car riage Stallion, showing great quality, splendid bone and substance, and is faultless in shape. He is just rising four years old,, and stands 15| hands high. The only timd he entered a show ring Eapid Roan took first prize as a 3 year, old at the Timaru Show in 1901. EAPiD RO£ N is well bred, descending from some of the best imported Carriage^ and Blood stock in the Colony. Sire Olden-' bavg, by Orpheus (imp), dam, Beauty. Sire Detractor, by Traducer, dam, Dolly, by Messenger (imp). Tebms: £3 10b; Guarantee as per agree ment. < Groomage ss, payable, First Service. For further particulars apply to Groom in Charge or W. STONYER, 11 120 Ashburton, TO TRAVEL in the Hinds and May field Districts, The Clydesdale Stallion, GLENWYE For terms and particulars, apply to ' T. DRENNAJtf, 9 215 Groom in charge. FinO Travel in the Methven, Rakaia, and surrounding districts the thoroughbred horse by Apremont,-dam Flattery, by Traducer  dam Miss Flat, by Peter Flat. CAJOLEET is a well-proportioned, 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 ore of the most brilliant flat horses we have had, and he was a clever fencer and a master of weight. '/ Cajolery took first prize and Champion at the Ashburton Show in ! 900. His pedigree cannot be surpassed. Term s— £4 4s, with guarantee; groomage fee ss; £2 12s 6d season. For further particulars apply to L. TIL LET, Highbank, 10 238 or groom in charge. TO TRAVEL in the Lauriston Lyndhurst, Cairnbrae, and Methyen Districts, the Purebred 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 at time of first service. For further particulars apply, to G. THOMPSON, Owner. 20 * Or Groom in Charge. EUROPEAN AGENCY. (Established 1814.) - WE wish to open accounts with all bora fide Colonial Buyers who are not already on <"-ur bo- ks, 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 lerms with the most suitable wholesale manufacturers of each class of goods, so that cyn after add ing our shipping commission of 1] to 5 per cent, (according to amount) our prices still compare favourably with those of the manufacturers. We supply goods mane specially to any style, quality or price; and on receipt o! iudent. with full and cVar 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 sample cases of most goods from £5 upwards; and as we utilise our long 1 experience in choosing 1 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 a single trans action. Address:— William Wilson and Sons, Merchants & Manufacturers' Agents, 25, Abchurch Lane, London, E.G. Correspondence invitedl S^S^^^orcSiS CUTTING TE£Th!|. Ss/ '-RELIEVE -FEVER'SH-'HEAT. PBEVtiff-FITS, COIMILSICHS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of tho consti tution during the period, of Teething. The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALV/ORTH, SUREtEY," Are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed tt each Packet. Kempthorne, Pi'osser & Co., Agents CLAEIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnelFs). Tancred Street, Ashbubton. ]T~ EST accommodation and attention for; c Town, and Country visitors. ■. v Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. P. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor.. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 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. THp ANTED to Let— 300 acre Dairy. Farm Vl close to School and Factory. Term 4 years. Bent 12s fid per acre. .Purchasing clause if required. Apply at once. F. BROOKING, Land Agent Stratford, Taranaki. PTfIAILOEING. — Stuanoe's are unsure \ JL passed for fit aud stylo at moderafc prices.