The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. No. 5811

Ashburton : -Wednesday, November 12, 1902

Price - One Penny



SHIPPING. rr HE NEW ZEAJAND 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 Buapehu 7705 -: >, Paparoa 6563 —  Bimutaka 7765 I • Twin Screw. For further particulars'apply to FEIEDLANDEE BEOS., Ltd.



BUSINESS NOTICES. j WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET 1 CHRISTOHURCH. j /^ASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS ! for Freezing. i Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Ruaton & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBURTON OFFICE, The Arcade. Representative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATURDAY.



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 Rib, Teneriffe and Plymouth. Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date.. Karamea 6563 J. Burton Well'n Nofil3 ♦Athenio 12230 CKempson Well'n Dec. 11 Kumara 6034 Scotland Well'n To fol. Maori 5317 Moffat- , — „ •Gothic ' 7755 W. Kidley — • 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. <g NOTE—For extra sailings 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— KO 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. AGKNT : 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, ASHBURTON. WAED AND CO.'S UNBIVALTiED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English. Notice of Removal. MR J. *iT BAIN, nUROEON DENTIST, Has Removed to Warden's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. f\ LWAYS in Stock.—A first /V .class, selection of Marble and 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. T3ARNINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as open fire. Ask For The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing.



Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Providen 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. fiENTKALLY situated. Good accomoda *U 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 Winea, Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. Free Stabling. 8 246 ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. \jEA, WHITAKEE, late manager of * 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, lam 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 Somerset Hotel, ASHBUETON. THE first part of the above Hotel is now 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 everj comfort. JAMES LANE, Proprietor. 8277 DINEEN'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 'ap' J. DINEEN, . LESSEE. 10 Cafe De Paris Hotel, Cashel Street, CHEISTCHURCH. THIS First-class Hotel, after undergoing extensive alterations and refurnishing on most modern lines, is NOW OPEN TO RECEIVE 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. WHEKT: TO STAY-IN. CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOBEY'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 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 __________ IT is a well-known fact that Jas Mellok can give much better value in Boots and; Shoes than any other Shop ib Ashburton.



BUSINESS NOTICES. ] i 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 Reserves, Fire, and Marine Risks, Also, Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Rates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. C. PANNELL, TAILOR AND MERCER 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, XTfAS 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. CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES \j AND STOUT. Fobty 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. £L 600,000 . TT AS already been added to Policies in £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. WANTED Known — Special Value in Boots and Shoes at Mellob's, L Zealandia Boot Store.



T READ THIS CAREFULLY. Hllii SS3 Mil I r rim Sill 1 11 ■ t"li\r AND REDUCTION At the Local Option Poll.



When you get inside the Polling Booth, see that the Returning Officer gives you two ipapers. BEAD THE LOCAL OPTION PAPEE VERY CAREFULLY, so that you thoroughly understand it. Now look at it. Don't hurry! Never mind the lines at £he very top of the paper. The only lines that concern you are the three which begin with the words, I VOTE ... i . ' ! 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 line — 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 PAPER. Your Paper will then look like this:— I-Votc that fee-Number of Licenses^iAs&Bg^tAe^tiki^m^^ 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 reach the proper quarter, so make quite sure by personal enquiry.



< BUSINESS NOTICES ' SHEEP SHEARING- SEASON. THAVE JUST LANDED MY SEASON JS 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 Stone?, a splendid sample. Sweet Oil. Branding Oils —Red, Black, and Blue, in 1 and 5 gallon drums; Eaddle, Lamp Black, Etc. LAWN MO WEES in great variety, from 22s 6d to 55s each. GAKDENTNGr 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. , SEWING MACHINES. ' I am sole agent for the celebrated " Davey " Machine ; 7 years' guarantee ; Hand £3 10s; Trea:' le from £6 10s to .£8 lCs. Call and inspect. They are worth looking at. GUM 17 l~x i\ f ivr o • XTJL _IJ4 JL_r JL_/ Sl JL 1 h~ * The Peoples' Ironmonger Burnett Street, owosite Arcade. 45,000 J^^^gajp| COOKING .^B RANGES IZIJLJL (fe~" —T^H^ Tn Use in the Colony. They burn Lignite J —X — m fe ' True Coa1 ' or Wood, up to 2ft 6in. " 5 '^8y:«/ J^ s | No Setting Reauired. r^|n "^^C^J L. With stove PiPe ? an be worked otit in he je&a^^ y^^ly^i 'p3 open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With _ y(wwVoii^l; JL—__=4 j"" cast iron or copper boilers. The copper fc==3 @ p t \^^^^^^^y) boilers are large and tin lined inside. L 'A[ Jg|' T — j Eepairs are a minimum. Made in all a' iff ' " |"^j- ~J3 sizes, single or double. High, or low pres- Sif^^ SSSSS sure boilers. Sold by all Ironmongers from whom Catalogues can be obtained or from the makers, H. E. SHACKLOCE:, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin BE LF AST AN D F AIR FI X L 1 FREEZING- WOK Si" 8 MA Is t i( r>, APF THE RKST "OOK TURNIPS EAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHEE CROP SPECIAL MANUKKB are made to suit any kind of Soil or description of Crop. Samples oi 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, Chriatclmrch. " AIUiF~ 17iHAi7~ I AND " COLOMBO" i T E_A S. 1 ALL GROCERS, i



- BUSINESS jSUl'lUffS. ___^__ There's No Place Like STRANGE'S For FURNITURE. .■v • . ■""""■" ' " •A# ; " "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 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 received from all parts of the colony. Estimates and full particulars post free on application to any address. ,' For Carpets, Carpet Squares, Floorcloths, Linoleums. Mats, Mattings, Curtains, Crockery, and Glass, &c-, &c. We are unrivalled in New Zealand. All prices—and a practically unlimited choice of goods. • IO» ■ "■"■" ""~ 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 Christchurcn to come and see us, you should "Drop us a Line," and transact your business with us by letter. . . j STRANGE & COMPANY, Lu.uP.jlTE LSE F.RNIotiELS, i CHSISTCHURCH.= i h TiRSS MP%*I $%&lk a % V«*sfiirff^ TUf c tvd "C will prove a n I VULCAHISEfraIfK a^! atfaoo!J 1 I lar^' S~ Ito a^ cyclists. It is manufactured B I DUM L-PP W P* J under a hydraulic pressure of 1200 g % zl- .«nr IL. / / Ifas- to the s<i oafc mcn ' renderin^ 1 I X VR.& AlflPßy / Partin2 or rubber and fabric an | P A impossibility, and thus saving fully || ffl yP^^A^i /IK 50 per cent, of the troubles associated g 1 J /H&^~~^^ r*^^i^^&> Aw ™ pneumatic tyres. Ask your ffi s rfr^ mL Agent to show you a sample. iT m iif wMeBk w D 0 THE REST< ' 1 \ XV >!<la IBS The Dunlop Pneumatlo Tyra Co. fi [ EgF 128 LICHFIELD ST., OIIKISTCHURCH, N.Z. | i S € Jamv/l S And at Melbourne' sJdney» AdelaiUc, I'erth, j 1 KPFFCT' S^V^P J ML g Sa,S^»!j ha%, g *■* *]HP^ JBK 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. TIMBill gates TlMßil IJIIL GATES llimi 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, Timber and Coal Merohants>Sawnnllera. \



STUD NOTICES TO STAND THIS SEASO X at Kelbuin Lodge, and Travel thY District, The THOKorGKBRED Stallion, ; POEMOS AN By St. Leger—Forme, by Nordenfeidt— Formo, by Sterling worth—Pulchra (imp.) FORM 0 SAN is a chestnut horse, foaled in 1897. He is a full brother to the excel* lent performer Cruciform, and has himself' been successful when racing, winning the - C.J.C. Champa<<nei3takes, the North Island Challenge Stakes (beating Advance), and other good races. For particulars, apply to MAX FRIEDLANDER, Ashburton; or HARRY THOMPSON, 274 Kelburn Lodge, Tmwalcl. TO TRAVEL in the Hinds and May- f field Districts, The Clydesdale Stallion, GLEFWYE - For termi and particulars, apply to" ; ' T. DRENNAN, ; : 9.215 Groom in charge. TO TRAVEL the Ashburton, Wakanui and Longbeach Districts. ■■ The Well-known Trotting Stallion, TOEONTO, (By Texas—Twilight.) : TORONTO is a grey horse, standing 16.1. He has only been at the stud for one season to the public, bu*t on the farm of the owner has got the well-known performers The Needle (smin. 4sec, for 2 miles), and Non sense (2min. 33sec. for one mile.) Tejsms.— Season, 3 Guineas ; |two or more mares as per agreement, Toronto will be vat Claridge's Stables ( every Saturday for the service of breeders. Owners of mares, can have paddock ing for Is 6d per week. Every care taken, but . no responsibility. Further particulars on application to the Groom in charge, or 9-£L__ W. BEGG, Ashton. TO Travel in the Methven, Rakaia, and ' surruunding districts. the thoroughbred '" horse - . > CAJOLERY, by Apremont, dam Flattery, by Traducer dam Miss Flat, by Peter Flat. CAJOLERY is a well-proporticned, hand- I 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 moat 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 1900. His pedigree" ctuirvot be surpassed. ' Terms—JJ4 4s, wifh guarantee; groomage feo ssj £2'l2s6d straKm. ' ; /■''. For further particulars apply to ! L. TTLLET, Highbank, " 10 238 * or groom in charge. To Travel this Season IN THE ASnBU It TON DIST R I CT. THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION t . WABKIHGTON, By Gorton —Mountain Lilly. "Warrington's, -nuJtaerous good perfor mances and the record time he has put up arc well-known to a'l racing nien. He was never in better health or condition for travelling than he is<s this senson. Groomage fee, 5?. For further particulars apply to S. BROWN, ..,:.. - .. -, Proprietor Melrose Farm, Wakanui, Ashburton, or" 9-163 C. CHAPMAN, Grdom in charge TO TRAVEL in the Lauriston Lyndhurst, Cairnbrae, and Methven Districts, the "• . Purebred Draught Stallion, LOED STANLEY. (For pedigree see Cards.) Terms — £5 single mare, and as per agree ment for two or more. Groomage fee, ss, to be paid ab time of first service. For further particulars apply to J » G. THOMPSON, Owner. 920 Or Groom Charge. WOOL. WOOL. Christclmrcli Sale.Dates. FIRST SALE — THURSDAY, November • 20th. SECOND SALE — THURSDAY, Decem ber 11th THIRD SALE-FRIDAY, January 16th, i 903 FOUB I'H SALE—THURSDAY, February J ,•«. 19th, 1003 , ; / :"1 OFFER, their services to the Wool - growers of the Ashburton County. They will make Cash Advances, free of Com- ' mission, at Lowest Rates of Interest, against Wool placed in their hands for Sale during the ensuing season. - • Consign Wool to— " MATSON'S, Addington." All single Bales, such as Locks, Pieces, mixed Fleeces, etc., consign to "MATSON'S, Christcburoh." To Sheep Growers & Owners. We should be glad if those who have- Sheep to Sell, or wish to buy, wouldforward particulars to us, aud prices required " Subject to sales," or make: your want* known to us. With our large connection extending over,the whole of New Zealand We feel confident that we' ar& in a position .to effect many Sales Either to you or for you: We shall be pleased to receive consigni ments of Stock at the Addington Market, and samples of Grain, during the coming season. • Correspond with us. H. MATSON - AND CO. 164, CASHEL STREET ' Christohuroh