The Asgburton Guardian.

Yol xxi. No. 5833

Ashburton : Monday, December 8, 1902

Price - One Penny

LORD MILNER.

A GEEAT ADMINISTRATOR.

Lord Milner is recognised as an emi nently wise ruler—one who is bringing-to his administration keen sagacity. Hfe ia breaking down the barriers of prejudice many had against him by his easy acces sibility, his desire to fully acquaint himself with, the troublous question" that beset the land, and do the best to smooth away diffi culties. In the state of transition from the ravages- of war to that of peaceful settle ment there are necessarily many grievances to be listened to. Perhaps the one, and it is but a trivial one after all, that former Outland'ers and new British colonists most complain about is the continued imposition of the poll tax. A free-born Briton strongly resents paying even 17s 6d to tlie revenue under such, a head. The feeling is, however, that grievances will be redressed jmt v readily under our present Crown adminis tration as they otherwise would be. But though the new colonies are not likely to have an elective Parliament for a very considerable time, the High Commis sioner has announced that an ordinance is being prepared for the municipal control of Johannesburg to pass into the hands of an elected council, the elective element being of gradual creation. In his last public utterance this is what Lord Milner said: " The present Town Council is admittedly a temporary in stitution, and the time is approaching when we must transform the present nominated body into one resting on a more permanent basis. Two objects ought to be kept in view in this matter. The one is that a permanent system, just because it is to be permanent.should be most carefully devised, and the other is that there should be a smooth and gradual transition, that there should be no break in continuity and none of that administrative disturbance which is likely to result by the sudden substitution of one sot of councillors for another. As regards the future system of election, we"propose to do is to follow the principle of municipal elections, which is practically ti.e same throughout the British Empire, though it may vary in detail owing to local circumstances in the various colonies and in the different portions of the United Kingdom. Plenty of time will be given for consideration by the public, and at the end of that time we hopo to bring that ordi nance for public discussion before the future Legislative Council. If you ask me how long it will take I do not want t<\ venture upon too definite a prediction. Stimulated, perhap3, by the atmosphere of this place, I have in the past thought that things can be done more quickly than they really can. 1 am arxious to avoid over-haste, for the very roason that just because it is intended to bo a permanent institution it cannot be based upon too solid a foundation. Oar first list of municipal electors may be ready in six months, and we hope our first elec tion may be held in the middle of next year. My idea is that at that timo one-thhd of the present councillors shou'd retire, and that the same process should be repeated 12 months after that, and 12 months after that again, so that at tho end of two years from the middle of next year the council would consist entirely of electric numbers, with or without a certain su.all rumber of co opted aldermen." " Otago Times " South African corre?pondent.



SHIPPING. rpHE 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 Wakanui 5706 Auckland Deo. 6 Turakina* 8027 Wellington Dec. 24 Waimate 5810 Wellington Jan. S Papanui [ 6882 Jan. 21 Tongariro* 7705 — » Bimutaka 7765 • Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FEIEDLANDER BEOS., Ltd. ip. 'i I.— '■'■■■'?"" """"" - SHAW, SAVTLL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOE LONDON. ROYAL Mail Steamers, with superior accommodation for all classes of pas sengers, calling: at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Plymouth. Yeßsel. Tonß. Comm'nd'r From Date. *Athenio 12230 CKempsonWell'n Dec. 11 fßang'tira 4045 Nicole] Lyt'ln. Dec. 20 •Gothic 7755 W. KidleyWell'nJan. 8 Kumara 8034 Scotland Well'nJan. 22 Maori 5317 Moffat | — * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Pull particulars as to rateß of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BEOS. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under: — For Westport and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, . Tuesday, | Thursday and Saturdays. I NOTE —For extra sailings see advertise- 1 ment in Christchurch papers. j 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 Cnriatchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For furtther particulars apply to F. FEREIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. BUSINESS NOTICES. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. A LWAYS in Stock.—A first r? r% class selection of Marble *-—i I-** and Granite Monuments. V-ipf ■ | \ Designs and estimates may be I i inspected at the establishment of Mr John Wilson, Painter, * Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style. COOKING RANGES. .■ V> ARNIN GHA M - and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as open fire Ask Foe The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. n —— ~ i Notice of Removal. MR J. E, BAIN, nURGEON DENTIST Has Eemoved to Wardell's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. WARD AND CO.'S UNRIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English. EUROPEAN AGENCY, (Established 1814.) TTTT/'E wish to open accounts with all bona W fide Colonial Buyers who are not already on our books, 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 terms with the most suitable wholesale manufacturers of * each class of goods, bo that even 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 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 coyer 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 np sampie cases of most goods from £5 upwards ; and as we utilise our long 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 carerul 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 tinsatisfactory execution of i single trans action. Address:— William Wilson and Sons, Merchants & Manufacturers' Agents, 25, Abehurch Lane, London, E.C. Correspondence invited



BUSINESS NOTICES. j 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 Beserves, £400,000 Fire and Marine Eisks, Also, Eisks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Bates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MEBCHANTS, 139 HEEEFOED STEEET CHEISTCHUECH. /"^ASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Euston & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBUETON OFFICE, The Arcade. Eepresentative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATURDAY. ASHBURTON HOTEL. J. MULLAN. Proprietor. ' |^ENTEALLY situated. Good accomoda \y tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales of the best" brands only. Free Stabling. 8 287 "CB^TEAL HOTEL ASHBUETON. W. H. DAEDIS Proprietor. BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. Free Stabling. 8 246 ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. \ .•! E A. WHITAKEE, late manager of .V i 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 5? DIN EEN'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 WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOREY'S TERMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Eailway Station.) F. W. MILLWAED, ... 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 Chnst ° The building is of brick and stone, and the rooms are lofty and spacious. Night and day porters in attendance. j 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, Casheij Stbkb*, CHEISTCHUECH. THIS First-class Hotel, after undergoing ex t en si v o alterations and refurnishing on most modern lines, is NOW OPEN TO EECEIVE VISITOES and TOUEISTS, 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. MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. mHE BEST IN THE MAEKET. Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messrs Shbab man Beos.



BUSINESS NOTICES. _ C I'ANNICLL, TAILOR AND MERCER 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, HAS a Choice Assortment of Suitings suitable or the season. Chesterfields and Covert 0 .ats a specialty. Samples sent to any Add osfc. Gentlemen's Mercery of every descriptit .n, and the LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK. J. W MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OP MEAT AT Fairfield'Freezing WorkF. Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BAELEY, & PEAS, Dn 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; jAddress letters—Post Office, Ashburton. F°R CYCLING SHOES,? GO TO 1 H. Pannell, Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christchurch. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS 1 And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock. Write for instructions for self measurement PIT GUARANTCED. Nearly three score years and ten, and a sufferer for a long period from i Rheumatism and Piles, but finds a cure at last in Plantekoa. Taiti, Lower Hutt, Feb. 3,1902 Dear Sir,— I HAVE been a great sufferer for many years from Eheumatism and Files, i have been treated by Actors and have also used countless medicines, without success. I can say that through using PLANTEKOA and PLANTEKOA OINTMENT I have at 1 last found a cure, and this is really wonder j f"VSS:a OWment I h,. used it for all kinds of skin troubles, burns, scalds, cracked hands, etc., with the best of results, and I can honestly recommend any one to use these articles, for in my years of experience I have never seen their equal.— I ara , yours etc., M.A.Saul. Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for it. JACKSON, Agent. Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. 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. RICHAEDSON, Commissioner. CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd Aatigua Street, Christehurch. c ewbeaTndl^uI ling ales Forty Peize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 F~ OR 'tiptop value in Boots try Mbiaob' Zealandia Boot Store.



BUSINESS AUTiCKb. ■ SALE. SALE. SALE. NICHOLAS & PICKFORD WILL hold the first Clearing Sale of BOOTS & SHOES- The first and Only Sale in four years, commencing TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1902 BEING OVERSTOCKED AND IN WANT OF ROOM] — In order to reduce Stock and make room for goods arriving, we will hold [a Genuine Cleafsug Sale for 81 Bays. The Stockist be reduced. with this object. Discounts range from 10 to 20 per cent. All in want of smart Shoes or Boots for the coming holidays should make I point ot visiting this Sale & securing some of the Bargains! Eemember— The primary object of this Sale is> reduce stock. NICHOLAS &~PICKFORD, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON I! ltb& lv£»V£ Twi© TYR F wi!l Prove a I V§§B f AWifcFlT^ra N*^ 1O1S» A a-^^a great boon I fill All OP W P I under a hydraulic pressure of UW | UUI^b vr B f 1 Ifas> t0 the square inc h, rendering | TV DP? MEITI/ / parting oi rubber and fabric an | 1 I *%.*** Cv^K J impossibility, and thus saving fully ® """aV. /L 50 per cent, of the troubles associated M maml^s /n with pneumatic tyres. Ask your | SZ^"^ Aeent to show you a sample, n m // LL D 0 THE REST< •"—-\ 1 v< ¥jM Th° Duni°p pn °umatic Tyr °co> h I MM 128 LICHFIBIjD ST" OHBISTCHURCn, N.Z. 1 TRY AULSEBROOK'S Cream Crackers. Light, Plain, and [[Unsweetened. Cream Fandwiches A Delicious Biscuit. Suitable for Afternoon Teas; Clearing Sale of "OEFORE 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 Sti, Ashburton MADE^ii THE PURE JUICE OF THE APPLE >• \ QUARTS & PINTS v OBTAINABLE IN J J /f?CS CASKS t pS opmETORs FLETCHER. HUMPHREYS tv. CATHEDRAL SOUAREXHRISTCHURCH. TRY ATJSLEBROOK 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. BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST -008 TUENIPS RAPE, WHEAT, AND;;ANY OTHER ;OEOP SPECIAL MANURES are made to suit any kindjrf Soil or description of Crop. i ■ , mil analysed free of cost to Farmers using our Manure. | Samples.o^o^nalge^ EVEEYWHEKE LAST SEASON . ! If there is no agent in your dfa^^^to the Office (or Price List and Canters ™* F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Christohnrch.



BUSINESS NOI'IUES. Be Sere that your Tea is Good. : i ' YOU are particular as to the other necessaries of life. Then why drink inferior, and therefore, injurious and maybe poisonous Tea? Bulk Teas are as often as not a delusion and a snare, as though they may be good, being " open " they permit adulteration. Also, tea loses its fragrance when it is exposed, as bulk Teas must be, and the fragrance of a Tea should be one of its chief recommenda tions. pil ®<™-.„.«■ lip' TFYT.ON Ifll&dliSi [n the best houses of the Commonwealth; it is par excellence the family Tea of the Australian community. Every Packet is Packed in Lead, . md this ensures the retention of that subtle fragrance for which Nirvana is noted The V?rva«a Company guarantees every packet of its Tea as pure Ceylon from first leaf to ast and if you sic that its name and trade mark (a Cingalese girl-bu; S t rising from a o tvs Hlyj is on every packet of tea you buy you can always be sure that your Tea is ?°Od" J. T- COOCH, Sole.Agent, Ashburton. —- ""^^4s^oo"™™ J^^^Mfal • COOKING RANGES 81 I J (fa In Use in the Colony. They burn I/ignifce I^-=^ | <s=C2d True Coal, or Wood, up to 2ft 6m. flipjj '^®^?3> No Setting, Eeauired. _ 1 S^ESIj B[ l^-^^ ntT With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he <3<3fe open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With JKSSftJ c^st iron or coppw boilers. The copper a Z"-p W§s*^W<g®S boilers are large and tin lined inside. . n .|A-S^-XJ^SBBS^BBsgiL^ Repairs are a minimum. Made m all g ~£\™" l_r" sizes, single or double. High or low pres *••■ L " »«"«s gnre boilers. Sold by all Ironmongers from whem Catalogues can be obtained or from the makers, H. E. SHACEXOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin - ■ WOOL. WOO]^. WOOL. or for Shipment. This Season's WOOL SILES for Canterbury have been' B fised as under, viz :- CHEISTCHUECH- . TIMAETJ DECEMBEK 11th, 1902. DECEMBER 3rd, 1002 JANUARY 16th, 1903.1 JANUARY 13th, 1903 FEBRUARY 19th, 1903. ' ™RUARY 25th, 1903 I shall be represented both at Christchurch and Timaru. WOOL FOR CHEISTCHURCH to be consigned-MATSON AND CO., Addington, » • account D. Thomas. , WOOL FOR TIMARU to be consigned-N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Company s Siding, Timaru, account D. Thomas. Wool Packs, and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Market Bates. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. : : P U R~E~ST¥¥i) S, : T HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plant south of > X the Line, and I now ask Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am prepared to Clean for Farmers any description of SEEDS OR GRAIN, And will guarantee to give them satisfaction. appreciated. Also-HURST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil, etc D. TH O. M AS, ASHBURTON.



Tire Ir]pa\ Vulcanised Tyro holds practic ally every Nev-? Zvahiii<l record, is gu&ran tvod for !2 inomhs bum en be supplied and fitted U> yovu- Cjde without «ny additional o.si. Ulie. Leader 'lyre is our second grade line, niHnui';i,.-inre'l by Ideal Tyre Cot, Chrihlcliiucli and Melbourne, and are cruarant-ocd for (5 months, and is an ab solutely good and reliable Tyre.— (Advt.) STANDISH AND FTfEECE, Photograplierb uiider the Royal patronage oi the Priiice and Princesa of Wales. Studio High Street, Christchurch.



T. Bullock. ~ FOR SALE. Moore Street. /■yUAftTER Acre, being Town Section \csj 334, having 66ft frontage on Moore Suent, together with Cottage thereon, and small Shed. Price £149. Easy terms can be arranged. Applj to T. BULLOCK. "for sale—nice building site. 9 ACRES odd, good land, situated, near Town. To be sold in two allotments if so desired.' Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE



EAIRTON Sections, viz: — Lots 11 and 12, each% containing £ acre, and Lot 81, also i acre. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL. PREMISES in Mooro Street, lately occupied by Mr T. Tully. " T. BULLOCK, TO LET, OR FOE SALE. ' COTTAGE and half-an-acro situated in Princes Street, Xetherby. T. BULLOCK. TO LET Oil FOR SALE. A COMMODIOUS Dwelling House of 15 rot-ms, surrounded by garden, etc., conveniently situated in Tancred Street-— ouo of tbe principal streets. If sold, very .easy terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, AT~A~LOW RENTAL. : ' SHOPS and Premises in Triangle Build ings, fronting the Wakanui Road, and near the Post Oflice and Railway Station. T. BULLOCK. BURNETT STREET. TO LET—Shop now occupied by Messrs Kerr Bros., they having taken larger premises near the above. Possession can be given in a few dayß. FOR SALE-IMPROVED FARM, SHEEP COUNTRY, Etc. ■U A A A ACRES, good sheep country, i^^fc^E- mostly in its native state, partly fenced with wire and standards. Improved Farm of— 98 acres, with dwelling, etc., early selection . . _, 380 acres, fenced and otherwise improTOd. 283 acres, partly fenced. Good healthy sheep country. Improved Farm.of— 447 acres, good for all round farming 350 acres, in its naiive state, and partly fenced ; and other farms. And a number of Suburban and Town Properties. \lso Building Allotments in the Town ' ships of Eakaia, Tinwald, Waterton, -Win -1 SlFull particulars, terms, etc., furnished ott application. % BULLOCK..