The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. No. 5797

Ashburton ;, Friday, October 1902

Price - One Penny

PATENTS.

yiv Henry Hughes, p^f-pnfc agfnt, 183 Hereford Street, Christchurch, reports the foiiuwing applications fiora the Govern meut " Gazette" accepted by the Patent Oliice to 16th inst: - J. Pledger, fire-screen; J. Geil, perforat ing tape; F. Winter, water-cycle; H, Hodgson, -tinning metal goods; C. Bay, tyres j T. Brown,"nrtitioial fuel; Brunt and anot, tyres: A Storrie, seed-sower; A, Douglas, spring-books; H. Hankin, gold saving improvement; H. Henderson, water gas; H. Osmond, minnows; H. Bugelowr,* nut-looks; W. Arliclge, scutching machine j G. Basley, electric belt; J. Stewart, tools; P. Peterton, life-saving appliance; W. Garrett, wire-mattresses, G. Turner,lacing boots; T. Danks, working sheet metals; J; Cox, rock-driUing; Fairbanks and Go., gas generators ; the Shedd Electric Co., venti lators ; T. Ballinger, earth-closets; C. Cross, platform for bush-felling; J. Tyrrell, pump ; Hon. C. Jervis, planting potatoes j B. Buruian, canning butter; T. North and others, hat-fastener; J. Winepress, oyster opening appliance. "Mr Hughe3 J firm has been established for twenty years, and handles the bulk of the New Zealand patent business. Send for valuable handbook "Advice to Inventors," 183 Hereford Street, Chrisichurcb. Tele grams, " Hughes, Patents, Christchurch."

Scarcity of Fish

The continued diminution of the food supplies furnished by the s-^a appears to be an admitted fact. A number of specialists attribute this to depopulation; others who do Hob admit any reduction in the numbers of the finny tribe are of opinion that the reduction in " catches" for the past few years is attributable to the displacement of fish " banks" from their accustomed regions to haunts more inaccessible,as well as from various other causes. The utility of under taking a series of experiments with a view to arriving at a correct solution of the problem is apparent, and the various countries bordering the North Sea have concluded an' agreement for carrying out such a program ice. The matter was discussed in principle at the last meeting of the International Commission of Hydrology and Biology at Christiana. Since the holding of that Congress the details of the scheme have been completed, and it has been arranged that the English, German, Danish, Nor wegian,, Swedish, Dutch, and Belgium Governments shall participate in the forthcoming experiments, each country providing its own expedition and all working in conjunction, with a central bureau under the direction of an Interna tional Council. The Belgian Government has just promised its co-operation.—"Peo ple's Journai."



SHIPPING. mHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING X 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 Bhnutaka 7765 Wellington Oct. 30 Tongnriro 7661 — Nov. 27 "Wakanui 5706 — To follow Bnapehu* 7705 -•- ■ „ Paparoa* 6563 — „ * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. BHAW, SAVILL 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. Earamea 6563 J. Burton Well'n N0v.13 •Athenio 12230 CKempsonWelTnDeo.il Kumars 6034 Scotland Well'n To fol. Maori 5317 Moffafc — „ •Gothio 7755 W. Kidley — * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Pull particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, eto., from NICOLL BROS. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under:— For Westport and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Th>trsday and Saturdays. KOTE—For extra sailings see advertise- < tnsnt in Christchurch papers. I 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 f urtther 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 1 Agency Company. Pianos and Organs on time payments from 20s per month. I have also several second hand Instru ments on hand, cheap. HENRY SJEPHENSON, Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBURTON. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. » A LWAYS in Stock.—A first V/ i l"* class selection of Marble jfc-JS L-l and Granite Monuments. V-ir<*' — 11 Designs and estimates may be } I inspected at the establishment 4,A of Mr John .Wilson, Painter, * Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style. Notice of Removal. ME J. X BAIN, nURQ EC) N I> X NTIST, Has Removed to Warden's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. CROWN BEEWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. /CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES \j AND STOUT. Foety Peizr Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 COOKING RANGES. "DARNING HAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as open^fire. Ask Fob Thb IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. TRY the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocere.



BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTOHURCH. 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. Representative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATURDAY. ASHBURTON HOTEL?" J. MULLAN. Proprietor. j /CENTRALLY situated. Good accomoda- : \_y tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales of the best brands only. j Free Stabling. 8 287 i r _^_ ___ I CENTRAL~HOTEiL, I ASHBURTON. j W. H. DARDIS Proprietor. BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. j Free Stabling. 8 246 ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. ' ; j\/| R A. WHITAKER, late manager of a.* I Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. j Every comfort and convenience. Fißhing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton River | Mount Somers Hotel. j W J A: CLAY, Proprietor HAVING Purchased this well known i Hotel, I am now prepared to receive ! Visitors and the General Public. j j Best Accommodation. Every attention j jiven. j Only the Best Brands of Wines, Spirits, md Ales kept. 8 57 Somerset Hotel, ASHBURTON. HP HE first part of the above Hotel is now ' JL completed and ready to receive visitors. j It is fitted up with all the latest improve ments. Every Bedroom has a Patent Ventilator, i Hot and cold water to Baths and Lava ;ories. Hot and cold Shower Baths. Visitors can rely on receiving every somfort. . I JAMES LANE, Proprietor. 8 277 DINE EN'S Eailway Refreshment Rooms. I BEG to thank all my friends for their kind patronage accorded to me during ;he past six months, and I hope by strict ittention to business to still receive a fair share in the future. Nothing but the best i^ines and spirits kept. N.B.—Dunedin prize Ales always on *P' J. DINEEN, LESSEE. 1 0 WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to j STOREY'S TEKMINUS | H 0 T E L. i [opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) F. W. MILLWARD, ... Licensee, j 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 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 line 3, 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: 5d (id per day; 35s per week. 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor. Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,000*000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, i Most economical Management, ; Most Stringent Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pi pc ; Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing.



-TTOICE PEODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFOETE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street. New Zealand Insurance Com pany Established, 1859. Capital—One Million. THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality. Paid up Capital and Eeserves, .£400,000 Fire and Marine Bisks, Also, Eisks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Bates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. C PANNELL, TAILOR AND MEECEE, 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. 1 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. EICHAEDSON, Commissioner. WARD AND CO.'S UNRIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English. J. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS 1 AGENT, AECADE, ASHBUETON. I AM A BUYEE OF ME A T AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, 1 OATS, BAELEY, & PEAS, ■ On Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188



SMrasj. pssas «% rs»«. _,_ „ _ - -bj^. .^ran*. d» £T*"*Hl fly"™"' HJ I*"*^ SHE! B m When you get inside the Polling Booth, see that the Returning Officer gives you two ipapers. BIS AD THE LOCAL OPTION PAPER VERY CAREFULLY, so that you thoroughly wnclerstand it. Now look at it. Don't hurry i Never mind tho lines at the very top of the paper. Tho only lines that concern you are the three which begin" with the words, Run your pencil through the FIRST of these three lines ONLY, the line which ends with the word " COTTTIIfUE." You don't want tho licenses to continue, so Strike Out that line— and that line only. Score every word of it out plainly, Affl) BE SURE THAT YOUR PENCIL POa^ HOT TOUCH AJTY OTHER LINE Ol<f THE PAPER. Your Paper will then look like this:— I Vote that the Number of Licenses existing in the District be Reduced I Voie that No Licenses be Granted in the District Don't put another mark on your paper. In tho meantime, flnd out from the Registrar if your Name is on the Roll. All claims to vote ;lo not reach the proper quarter, so make quits sure by personal enquiry. BUSINESS NOTICES. f . BUSINESS/NOTICES



h KI, PAST AND FAIRFIKLD FREEZING WORKS m Ahv fii«'% AH Is TItK BK&T "EIOR TUJENIPS, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHEE CEOP P W l] AT MANfI & TRS ! 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 Testimonials. Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Chriatchurch. ™-~-_™™ : __-~ - 'f"*^?^ sEihsse True Coal, or Wood, up to 2ft 6in. , 1 ai{ ft"^s^s Is c^ n^ S*eauired. ,•«•', ajftflL* lmwl*^^^ m* With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he IT SBjpW|Cl^j^^S> I open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With I ' ryw^Hll Sf^^Air^ !■ cas*; ron °rcoPPer^°^ers' The copper ' ' vfiSvli It *^S»S* boilers are large and tin lined inside. ''V SwwwmqU |j|— i^—— mm W^ Repairs are a minimum. Made in all Kbl \^J"iW nbHBHHH^^ sizes, sing-le or double. High or low pres ■L—^ajl-^l—Jl^^lla^—^^y^ Sold by all Ironmongers from whom •P^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^BW' Catalogues can be obtained or from the makers, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin iu!*rKimmMßmmißaßtaasmM***Buw*Taaßßmva**air^^ | ts Madam, do you love | I your children?" c | .*♦ •* —Shakespeare. |* & Then your first care will be to provide them with *$* y a reliable food for their proper growth and X £ - nourishment during their childhood. The best *|* <!« food that can be obtained is V I AULSEBROOK'S ■ I MILK ARROWROOT | | BISCUITS 1 £ Fed regularly on these Strengthening Biscuits, % % your children will grow up healthy and happy. y | SOLD EVERYWHERE. I %* ' % | f\s\ for fyilsebrool^'s EVfillc Biscuits | " ARAB," " SHAH," AND "COLOMBO"- TE_AS. ALL GROCERS.



BUMNES^ NOTICES. There's No Place Like STRANGE'S For FURNITURE. »v ■■ ■""■ " ' ""■* «A * I ■ 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 i 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 1 received from all parts of the colony. Estimates and full particulars post free on application to any address. Eor Carpets, Carpet Squares, Floorcloths, Linoleums. Mats, ! Mattings, Curtains, Crockery, "and Glass, &c, &c. We are unrivalled in New Zealand. Ail 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 FBENISHERS, CHRISTCHURCH. l^fei >£?5 p^s you free yourself from all Tyre troubles r ll§li felSt *&sfA^sl and worries. > ||g|| |SP^ I "CXV *" >*w These Durable Tyres can be relied ]. |lg£jys $4p^-4 6kJ*w'js on for Twelve Months' Hard Riding on all \ |||?gp v3s£iJ\ ih-i classes and conditions of roads. ....... ' ; jf&Gfl \SO^ 5j BEWARB OF IMITATIONS. I W%M \£\^ N\ '-J The DnaJop Pnetimr.tic Tyre Co. of Aust. Ltd., X,.^"^ \ A 123 Lichrisid Mrest, Cftrlstclmrch, N.Z. N^ ir- Vi '"I Aml nt Mvlboutijs, fcyuLey, Aaelaide, l'ertli, and Brisbane. Wire Netting! Wire Netting! WE have just landed "Ex Authenic," 20,000 yards Wire Netting, all^sizes and all guages. Sheep Netting (centre strand). PIG NETTING, FOWL NETTING, CHICK NETTING, BISD NETTING, FRUIT TBEE NETTING. Prices from One Penny per yard. Hurdles, Gates, Barb Wire, Plain Wire, Iron Standards, Stakes, Posts, Etc., always in Stock. W, H. COLLINS &CO., Ironmongers, Painters, Timber and Coal Merchants, Sawmillers. i ■ - SMOKE ONLY N E W VENU S. " f^ "■' O •^•■M** I k PERFECT TOBACCO.



Do you know tliese tell tale sigat and what they mean ? Do your lungs pain you ? i Are they weak and delicate? 4 Do you have a stubborn cough ? • . Arc you subject, to colds that " hjmg on?" : ■'. i 1 Is your throat sore and inflamed ? Are you losing flesh ? Does your head ache ? i' These symtoms call for quickreliei if you would spare yourself the con sumptive's lot. There is but one ' treatment known to science that will cure consumption and all diseases leading to it—a never failing treat- ( ment that is doing a grand work throughout the colony. Cod Liver Oil, Creasote, Lime, Soda and Fresh Eggs. These five ingredients are scientifically combined in Lane's , :i -: Emulsion. They ease the pain, give strength to the delicate, stop ■ the cough and , cold, assist the digestive organs to assimilate food thus adding flesh and resistive power against disease. g> Get Lane's Emulsion because it ...tops the tell tale signs. "It's Famous." Price 2/6 and 4/6. * 82



WOOI, WOOL. TF not already a staunch client of ours jl we hope you soon will be. We want your business.' "-"We assert that every man should adhere to bis own trade, jas one cannot successfully cope with ten or twelve I different classes of business. If he attempts it someone's, interests must suffer. O»r business is the ""'-■ , STOCK AND WOOL BUSINESS. ; |. "We have been brought up to it, and it 13 well known that we aro Experts. We do not care what other firms do, We assert that we can show Letter! averages than anyone else. Do not be led away or coerced into the belief that anyone can sell—such is not the case. Firstly—A' man must be a judge of what he is selling." ;' ' Secondly—He must be in touch with values.' Thirdly—He must have the confidence of the buyers. ' Fourthly—He must have discretionary ability. Fifthly—He must be capable of«advising - his clients. Finally—We assert that you cannot make an auctioneer. It is a g-ift, and good men are not procurable. Do not run away with the idea that any one can sell. Our experience is that per haps it is all very well on a rising market, but all markets are not rising ones, and the very one to which your consignment may i come forward might be a weak one, and j you may lose enough on that sale to amply I justify ><ur securing the services of the • best mail. We look after all consignments tts though tliey were our own, our clients beiug our tii-r-t and only consideration. You can rt-l,y upon prompt payments, personal supervision caretul valuations, and no i Scicriftces, therefore hesitate no longer, send I your consignments to H. MATSON and Co., | Addington. Ashburton representative— David Thomas. ! Wool Packs, Grain Sacks, Twine, Berger'a [ Branding Compound supplied at lowest current rates. Cash advances made against r the Growing Clip either for Lecal Sale or Shipment up to any amount. We are the local Agents for. Messbs H Dawson and Co., Wod Brokers, London. AND CO,