The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. No. 5815

A**hbu'toti-; Monday, November IT, 1902

Price - One Penny

CRICKET.

United Press Association —Hy Rlfiotrie Teietf™ pli--<>r-yritfht Melbourne, November 14, The Cricket Clab authorities now state that the cable referriutf to Lortl Hawke's team only applied to Australia. Pre sumably "the visit to New Zealand will take place.

The Wreck of the Ventnor

MAGISTEEIAL ENQUIRY,

Auckland, November 14

A Magisterial enquiry into the loss of the steamship Ventnor, commenced this morn ing, the allegation being that the cause of the casualty Avas negligent navigation by the certificated officers of the ship. In reply to the Bench, Mr Rose stated that at present there was no charge against Mr Cameron, or other surviving officers. Mr Cameron, in reply to questions, said he saw no drinking on board after leaving Wellington. He had not seen the captain of the Ventnor the worse for liquor. He considered the captain quite justified in deciding to proceed to Auckland. He did not alter this opinion till near Hbkiasga.



SHIPPING. rr HE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING J- COMPANY'S LINE Eoyal 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



BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MSECHANTS, 139 HEEEFOED STEEET CHEISTOHUECff. CASH Buyers of SHEEP and JLAMBS for Freezing. ;



Tongariro* 7661 Wellington Nov. 27 Wakanui 5706 Auckland Dee. 6 Turakina* 8027 Wellington Dec. 24 Euapehu 7705 „ Paparoa 6563 — „ Bimutaka 7765 * Twin Screw. For further partioulars"apply to FEIEDLANDEE BEOS., Ltd.



Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Euston & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBUETON OFFICE, j The Arcade. Representative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATUEDAY. i Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,000r000.



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. Oomm'nd'r From Date. •Afchenic 1223(> C Kempson Well'n Dec. 11 tßang'tira 4045 Nicole Lyt'ln.lDeo. 20 •Gbthio 7755 W. Kidley Well'n Jan. 8 Kumara 6034 Scotland Well'n Jan. 22 Maori 5317 Moffat, J — | * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Pull particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BEOS.



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. MUXLAN. Proprietor. /"iENTEALLT situated. Good accomoda %*J tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales of the best, brands only. Free Stabling. 8 287 CENTRAL HOTEL ASHBUETON. W. H. DAEDIS Proprietor. BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. Free Stabling. 8 246



TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF U NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as j under:— For Westport and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchurch papers. I • .Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nelson and Pioton via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday. Sydney, via Auckland —; Altbi-nate Thursdays." The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing 1. For furtther particulars apply to F. FEREIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. j



BUSINESS NOTICES. 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 Kisks, Also, • Bisks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Kates. NICOLL BROS, Agents,



.ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. Vj E A, WHITAKEE, late manager of iil Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience. Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton Eiver 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



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 CHAEGE. I have several Town and Suburban Pro- i 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,



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. ( 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.



Somerset Hotel, ASHBURTON. HE first part of the above Hotel is now JL 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 evexy comfort. JAMES LANE, Proprietor. 8277 DINEEN'S Railway Refreshment Rooms.



"wwiisiuiiuiimu "!^! '""""""■ "■'" ■ " ' ■I"*s j C. PANNELL, TAILOE AND MERCER 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, "FTTAS 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.



HENRY STEPHENSON, Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBURTON. Notice of Removal. MR J. E. BAIN, QURUEON DENTIST Has Removed to WardelTs Buildings, ' Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956.



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 WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. I Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOBEY'S TERMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) P. 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 jwters in attendance. Speight's Prize Ales on Draught. All Telegrams and Letters receive prompt attention. ' Telephone 795. Term 38s per day; £2 2s per week. 230 Cafe De Paris Hotel, Cashel Steeet, 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.



WARD AND CO.'S tJHEIV AILED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English; S, McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford .Street. Timaru. * A LWAYS in Stock.—A first V*f J\ class selection of Marble fr-J L-* and Granite Monuments. ViK ■ ] I Designs and estimates may be ' ( inspected at the establishment ■Li of Mr John Wilson, Painter, * Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style.



COOKING RANGES. "OAENINGHAM 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 Mbllob's, gealandia Boot Store. .



Hot and Cold Shower Baths. Electric Light. ! Wines, Spirits, Beers, and Cigars of the Beat Quality. Terms : 5s 6d per day; 35s per week. 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor. IT is a well-known fact that Jab Mellob can give much better value in Boots and Shoes than any other Shop in Ashtmrton.



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. RICHARDSON, Commissioner.



CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd' Antigua Street, Christchurch. >TNELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES U ' AND STOUT. Fobty Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. i Private Families Supplied. 7 134 Smoke New Venus



I When you get inside the.JEallws B«oth, see that the Eettirning Officer gives you two ipapers. KEAD THE LOCAL OPTION PAPEB VERY CABEFULLY, go 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, 1 VOTE ... Run 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 Hne— and that line only. Score every word of it out plainly, AND BE SURE THAT YOUB PENCIL DOES NOT TOUCH ANY OTHER LINE ON THE PAPER. Your Paper will then look like this:— 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 the meantime, find out from the Registrar if your Name is on the Roll. All claims to vote do not reach the proper quarter, so make quite sure by personal enquiry •



BUSINESS NOTICES ' BELFAST AND FAUiFIELD FREEZING WORKS MAIS tl RES, A« W flip FJfi'Q'T "CIOK TURNIPS EAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP; SPECIAL MANUBJiS are made to suit any kind of Soil or description of Crop. Samples or soil analysed free oi cost to Farmers using our Manure. SATISFACTION GIVEH EVEKYWHESE LAST SEASON. If there is no agent in your district, send to the Office for Price List and Testimonials. Canterbury Frozen Heat am! Pairy Produce Export Company, Limited. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Chriutchurch.



madelfronthe pure juice of the apple - .„ * f QUARTS ft PIHTS-. OBTAINABLE IN'^\f mes & C4SXS ■CATHEDRAL SQUARE. CHRISTCHURCH.



45,000 J^^^Hkl COOKING BC ft 1 /jfr '■ _ '=^\ In Use in the Colony. They burn Lignite 15951 <3<3 fe True Coal»or Woodj up to 2ffc 6in' |«MM«.t»ci<j |B| I With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he V-gl^y 9 I^^ fc open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With J^^^^U H . " . ■:=—il cast iron or copper boilers. The copper \~<E~~P\ boilers are large and tin lined inside. i Aj —' |V^m~-wH Eepairs are a minimum. Made in all jp^ffi^, -'"Pfe sizes, single or double. High or low pres &** J~ ouisa gure boilers. ' Sold by all Ironmongers from whr-m Catalogues can be obtained or from the makers, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin



"ARAB," "SHAH," AND "COLOMBO" TEAS — o— ALL GMOCERS,



__ 3IL-INKSB NUI'IUJvS. _ ! There's No Place Like ! STRANGE'S - - - For FURNITURE. TQOSSESSING the Completest and most up-to-date Steam Furniture i . -IT 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 j i we are now constantly executing commissions for Furniture i 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. j 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 BOUSE FDENISHEBS, CHEISTCHUECH.



Don't Leave tlie Town. plenty of proof right here; in askburton;. Claim is or « thing, proof another. Columbus claimed the world was rotinel. i Did people believe it t Not until he proved it. XTnproven claims have made tne people sceptics. Every claim made for the " Little Con queror " is proven. Proven in Ashburton by local experience. Here is one case from the many we have : ! Mr F. N. Black, Peter Street, this town, g a y S: —"Years ago I wrenched by back,: ■ lifting a bag of wheat, and I've had pains at the bottom of the spine ever aince. These pains were pretty severe on occasions. I When shearing I would feel them terribly, and I got tbat way that I could not do that kind 01 work. F.om the back tho pains went down my legs and I suffered a good deal in that way. 1 was often trying dif ferent sorts of medicine without much suc cess. Three months ago I noticed that Dean's Backache Kidney Pills were being advertised, und as these pills were recom mended for backache I got a supply at the Ashi>urton Drug CVs in East Street. lam very glad i did so, as, they gave me splendid ease ot the pains and also-.of the sciatica. I did not continue using them as I should have done, but that is my fault; the pills ac'ed up to what they are*=aid to be." Do r.ot be satisfied with any imitation of Doau's Pills. You want the remedy which helped Mr Black, therefore refuse any imi» tatii'n'T substitute. 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.S.W. . : : ' But be sure they are Doan's . ? . .



1 ftt MEW mmk . • ... r 9 1 im—TikS'-'jN i"»_»»ffis T'^ir—i _^ will prove a ■ " jP^/yB.! to all cyclists. It is maaufactured 1 OUIi^lS_P2? M r I under'a hydraulic pressure of 1200 1 2_. -_J»T 1L..7 / Ifes« *<> th« s<i uafc inch» renderlu^ 1 nTyRH, iWIIW / parting of rubber and fabric an | WLkZZJX A impossibility, and thus saving fully | y^M^^^J .#A Per c6ll**' °^ *ke troubles associated | ,^^^l^ #J wi& pneumatic tyres. Ask your | A&^ ft^lHr _n Agent to show you a sample. 1* |j // v D 0 THE RESTt i // ■ : Jf^flilif NONE CENU|NE /r^TX 1 II ■'•'■■ fnIKK WITHOUT THIS [ Kfi'l i v - -"■■ BISm trwetok^"\Al I \\ ' ' WmJW§c% on Covßr and Tube' n<_^ i xS%. liHi T*l9 Dunlop PnoumaSlo Tyro Co. | WSf 128 LICHFIELD ST., CHRISTCHUnCH, N.Z. « t € y^^^^- !tM /vWi And at Melbourne. Sydney, Adelaide, I'erth, | _ts^i^@^^_i^^^__s_gMm_ma_f^^-__^^^%^^^^§^ii^^^^



TRY AULSEBROOK'S Cream Crackers. Light, Plain, and Unsweetened. Cream A Delicious Biscuit. Suitable for Afternoon Teas.



The I<kal Ynknuisc-rt Tyre holdspractic ally every New Zetiloud record, is guaran toed for 12 mc-uths f.ud can be supplied and fitted ti> your .Cycle with out nny additional c<-st. The Leader Tyre is our second grade lice, manufactured by Ibsal Tyke Cot, Chiistchurcb and' .j\lrt;bourpfs and are guaranteed for fj. 'months, and is an ab solutely good and reliable Tyre.- (Advt) -'•



BUSINESS NOTICES/ "euFOPEAN AGENCY. } (Established I SI 4.) WE wish to open accounts with all bona fide Colonial Bayers who are not '■■■[. already on our books, and on receiving „ precise details o£ their esaet requirements, we shall be pleased to forward quotations for any European or American goods. Cur reference books contain Beveral 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 ie£t our shipping commission of li to 5 per rent, (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. We make up sample cases of most goods from <£5 upwards ; and as we utiliso our lono- experience in choosing 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 careral attention, and we give advances to any Prompt and painstaking attention to the interests of correspondents* together- with, [exceedingly moderate charges, and plain and stra&htfovward dealings, have enabled us to maintain for the greater part of a century, a reput-it-ion which we value too much to allow it to bo. tarnished by the unsatisfactory execution of a single trans ad ion. Address: — William Wilson - and Sons, Merchants & Manufacturers" Agents, 25, Abehurch Lane, London, E.G. Correspondence invited.



MPU GATESi IfIMMJ II "II GATES 1 ifflll 111 II 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, TimberJ and Coal Merchants* Sawmillers



CL KIDGB'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tancrbd Stheet, Ashbtjkton. BEST accommodation and attention for Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on Jiire. Wed ding and Picnic ]^oa W^ Proprietor. Telephone Mo. 91. . 687 ILES' Cantharides and Rosemary. FOR THE HAIR. . . " As used by Lady Kanfurly. 4 VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting i\. the Growth of the Hair and removing Scarf 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 bo obtained locally from all Chemists, ' Storekeepers, and Hairdressers, etc., or direct from the Manufacturer—ED VV ARD ILBS, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, i Princes Street, Dunedin. 1 Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from ! White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Geraidine. ____? BTRANGE'S Sample Booms in Buraett street, . . .. :