The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. No. 589

Aohburton ; Friday, November 21, 1902

Price - One Penny



SHIPPING. n HE KEW ZEATAND 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 — » Bimntaka 7765 * Twin Screw. Tor further particulars"apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTOUURCH. CASH Buyers of SHEEP and JLAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Euston & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBURTON OFFICE, The Arcade. Representative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATURDAY. Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,000*000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserve?. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe. Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton.



SHAW, 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. j Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. *Athenie 1223>'» CKempson Well'n Dec. 11 fßang'tira 4045 Nicole Lyt'ln. Dec. 20 •Gothic 7755 W. Kidley Well'n Jan. 8 Kumara 6034 Scotland Well'n Jan. 22 Maori 5317 Moffat. — | * Twin Screw, f passengers carried Fall 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 Grey mouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE —For extra sailings see advertise- j 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. FEREIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. I



ASHBURTON HOTEL. J. MULLAN. Proprietor. /CENTRALLY situated. Good accomoda \y tion for travellers, i 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. MR 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, 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, ASHBURTON.



BUSINESS NOTICES. ! | New Zealand Insurance Com pany Established, 1869. Capital—One Million. THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company. j Noted for Promptness and Liberality. j Paid up Capital and Reserves, I .£400,000 Fire and Marine Risks, Also, Rioks-on. Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Rates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. 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 j at the end of the year. ! J. H. RICHARDSON, Commissioner. G. PANNELL, ' TAILOE AND MERCER 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, TT"AS 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 i description, and the LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK.



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 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, j Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and' Agency Company. i 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.



1-HE 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 every comfort. JAMES LANE, Proprietor. 8277 DINE EN'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 Cafe De Paris Hotel, Cashel Street, 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 -1 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.



Notice of Removal. MR J. ~K BAIN, QURGEON DENTIST Has Removed to Wardell's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. WARD ANjD CO.'S UNRIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. tA LWATS in Stock.—A first xIl 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. T> AENINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as open fire Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. IT PAYS, it pays to buy your Boots at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. Good Bluchers 5s lid. ;



WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOREY'S TERMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurclx 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 Fathers and Mothers if you want T f to save money buy your Boys' and Girls' School Boots at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store,



rSO^ 111 Wmx 4of £N * til mm&wi^MnaW 7%M H Jl* f* ?" (^ H . n CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. SPAEKLING ALES %J AND STOUT. Forty Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 THEEE is no doubt, no possible doubt that Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store is the best Shop to buy your Boots.



At the Local Option Poll. When you got inside the Polling Booth, see that the Returning Officer gives you two 'papers. BEAD THE LOCAL OPTION PAPER VERY CAREFULLY, so that you thoroughly understand it. Now look afc 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, j VOTE ... Eun your pencil through the FIRST of these three lines ONLY, the line which ends with the word " GOSTTIinJE." You don't want the licenses to continue, so Strike Out that line — and that line only. Score every word of it out plainly, AgD_BE SURE THAT YOUR_ PENCIL DOSS ISTOT TOUCH AUY OTHER LINE OH THE PAPER. Your Paper will then look like this :— I Vole that the Number of Licenses existing in tSie District be Reduced I Vote that No Licenses be Granted in the District Don't put another mark on your paper. In. tho moantimo, find out from the Registrar if your Name is on tho Roll. All claims to vote io not reach tho proper quarter, so make quite sure by personal enquiry.



_ BUSINESS NOTICES __^ BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MAN U.RES, ARE THE BEST THIOR TUENIPS EAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHEE CROP SPECIAL MANURES ~ 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 Heat and Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Chriatcliurob. Jr^HkAl COOKING {IplE&I RANGES 01 ii $ (ff* J'~~~Ju^*~~^\ In Use in the Colony. They burn Lignite 1?=--^ — M I O<3^ <3 True Coal» or Wood, up to 2ft 6in. - ~W\ ' JF^jj^ r: 'v©v^> Setting Reauired. I ni« eKj \ "^^C^vi - Witn stove PiPe can be w°rked °ut in he I ! <^~-~il^i W open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With I yCpuNtoiN^iy \ . i —1.1 i cast iron or copper boilers. The copper !g=M \ © p tpIBOIilliljllf) boilers are large and tin lined inside. ===^^^^ z~ —r.gg^|j=g Eepairs are a minimum. Made in all |p~~gp. Q-'i.. i ——4r sizes, single or double. High or low pres- Sold by all Ironmongers from whom Catalogues can be obtained or from the makers, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin _ FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Beautiful Model Hats and Bonnets, from Ebndon and Taris, 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 m. 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 ANDREW 0 RR.



SHEEP SHEARING SEASON. THAVE JUST LANDED MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF 8s 6d. SHEEP SHEARS. 3s 6d including T.U.S. and 8.8.A., N./5., with plain and perforated grips, Turkey Oil Stones, a splendid sample. Sweet Oil. Branding Oils—Red, Black, and Blue, in 1 and 4 5 gallon drums; Raddle, Lamp Black, Etc. r LAWN MOWERS in great variety, from 22s 6d to 55s each. GARDENING 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 lam sole agent for the celebrated " Davey " Machine; 7 years' guarantee ; Hand £3 10s; Treacle from M 10s to .£8 10s. Call and inspect. They are worth looking at., G. MEDDIN S, The Peoples' Ironmonger Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. Clearing Sale of : : SADDLERY, ETC. : : BEFORE removing the Stock in my East Street Shop to my New Premises at Sealy'e - Corner, I am holding a CLEARING SALE of SADDLES, BRIDLES, WHIPS, STACK COVERS, etc. Saddler & Harness Maker, East & Burnett St., Ashburton HURDLES HURDLES SHEEP SHEARS



WOOL SEASON 1902-3. Local Sales, commencing Thurs day, 20th November. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE and AGENCY COMPANY of N.Z., Ltd., having 1 undo special arrangements at their Addington Stores to receive and show Wool, are now prepared to teceive Clips for the season's sales. Plense consign wool for local sale, — "NATIONAL MOItTG AGE, Addington." Note—Wool for direct shipment consign "NATIONAL MOPITGAGE, Lyttelton." , 10 250 STUD NOTICES TO TRAVEL in the Ashburton and Snr 2-ounding Districts, THE CARRIAGE STALLION Rapid Roan.' L'APIO JLOAN is r. perfect type of Car riage S<allion, bh-'Wing great quality, splendid bone and substance, and is faultless in shape. He is just ri.-ing 1 four years old, ami fct&nds 15\ hands high. The only time ho entered a show rinj^ Eapid Roan took ! first prize as a 3 year old at the Timaru Show in 1901. EAPIDRO^Nis well bred, descending from soaie of the best imported Carriage and IJJood stock in the Colony. Sire Olden bui-g, by Orpheus (imp), dam, Beauty. Sire Detractor, by Tradueer, dfini, Dolly, by Messenger (imp). Terms : .£3 lCs; 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 Methven, Eakaia, and surrounding dis^^^is the thoroughbred horse CAJOLERT, by Apremont, dam Flattery, by Tradueer dam Miss Flat, by Peter Flat. CAJOLERY i= a well-proportioned, hand some, fine quality chestnut horse, standing 15.3 on steol bar-like legs, and he left the turf sound in every respect. His perform ances stamp him one of the most brilliant flat horses we have had, and he wasacleret fencer and a master of weight. Cajolery took first prize and Champion afc the Ashburton Show in 1900. His pedigree cannot be surpassed. Terms—<£4 is, with guarantee; groomage fee os; £-2 12s 6d season. ■ For further particulars apply to L. TILLET, Highbank, 10 238 or groom in charge.



PAINTING P AINTIN G. THE BEST is the CHEAPEST. Visit Onr Establishment and obtain Prices. It will pay you. ■ W, H. COLLINS &C 0.,.. : Ironmongers, Painters Timber and Coal Merchants Sawmillers I t^tioaßß^B^ lr^ys-1 t0 aII cyclists« It is manufactured | H DIJML®P a P* 1 under a hydraulic pressure of 1200 g IZI H / I lbs. to the square inch, rendering | I TfyßEi MWtU I parting of rubber and fabric an p 1 A impossibility, and thus saving fully | m y^^^j"^ 50 P ef ceni* oi the troob!es associated | I S5&^ —*^""*^frm,l.LK J wit^ Pn««matic tyfes. Ask your | I sr^ Agent to show you a sample. IT I // LL D° THE REST* : |// f^^^^M NONE GENUINE f f®\ \ % ill Jlliif i^H?af^"^^w \ I Ife^is g^S Tho Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Co. | i <'I^eli!j I^9 °' Aust. Lid., jij | tK» 128 LICHFIELD ST., OIIIUSTCHUnCH, N.Z. I %I C /t/fl^l^' W&Wmi And at Melbourn& Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, I 3 •» /^^^'f^' <jr^SfL/J^9L au(^ Brisbane. | imßv^ ,nii^i wi«nii n ... .~...-....-■—— — -.—„ TRY ' AULSEBROOK'S Cream Crackers. 5 J Light, Plain, and Unsweetened. ! Cream Sandwiches, ! A Delicious Biscuit. 3 Suitable for Afternoon Teas. KiS SMOKE ONLY NEW V E N U S. A PERFECT TOBACCO,



EUROPEAN AGENCY. (Established 1814.) WS wish to open accounts with all bona fide Colonial Buyers who are not already on our books, and on receiving precise del arts 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, so that even-after, add ing our shipping commission of H 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 ou receipt of indent, with" Ml and e'ear instructions, and remittance of cash, or produce to cover our knowledge-^' 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 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 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: — i William Wilson and Sons, Merchants Agents, 25, Abchurch Lane, London, E.C. Correspondence invited. STEiNGE'S Bldredgo B. Sewing Machine, 6s. Smoke New Venus



National Mortgage & Agency Company., NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGESTCY . COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND., LIMITED. Capital subscribed ... Paid and Called Up ... .£200,000 Reserve Fund ... ... £32,500 fTIHE above Company hcg to notify to „ JL their Clients and the Public that it has been decided io add to their business a COMMISSION AND AUCTIONEERING DEPARTMENT, and will from as the Ist October last be prepared to undertake Sales by Auction or Private Treaty of LAND, LIVE STOCK, WOOL, FROZEN MEAT, Etc., Placed in their hands for Sale. The Department will bounder the charge of Mr H. S. Bourd, who will act as Auc tioneer, nnd those entrustingus with their business will have the benefit of his practi cal experience, and may rely upon every care and attention being given and best results obtained. Mr Bourn will attend at Addington each Wednesday, also at other country Stock Sales, which will be notified by advertisement prior to the dates of the regular fixtures. Ihe Company are well represented throughout tlie colony, and have a staff in London which is acknowledged to be second to none in handling consignments, and are one of the largest and best mediums through which producers can ship their produce, consequently are in touch with the best markets. In connection with the above we are pre pared to make Cash Advances against Live Stock and Produce placed in our hands for Sale, either in the LOCAL MARKET or for shipment to London or .elsewhere. G. F. MARTIN, Manager. H. S. BOURN, Auctioneer. Note.—Mr Alex Hewson will receive entries of wool for local sales, and particu j lars of stock for sale given him will have our attention.