The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi No. 5755

Ashburton % Friday, September 5, 1902

Price - One Penny

How South Africa is Being Settled

THE BUSH-FOR LAND.

The Hous9 of Lords on July loth devoted a two hours' sitting to a discussion of the conditions upon which British subjects, male an<l female, might be induced to settle in the new South African colonies. The subject was introduced by the Earl of Camperdown, who called attention to tie desirableness of offering facilities and In ducement to British subjects, both, male ;md female, to settle in South Africa. Ha asked what measures had been adopted to wards that end, and he urged that regula tions with regard to grant? of land, assisted passages, etc., should be officially published throughout the Empire with as little delay as possible. Lord Windsor pointed out that the Government had now control of a very large area of the country, and there fore had an opportunity such as had neves presented itself before for developing the resources of South Africa. , * Lord Lovat, who was loudly cheered when be rose to speak, said that it was impossible For any man who had less than .£3OO at his iispusal to purchase sufficient land to settle upon, and the soldiers who had fought our battles for us in South Africa were not provided with so much money. We owed something to these men, and he suggested that the Government should help thorn to 3eize the opportunity now offered by lend ing them financial aid; The enthusiasm and patriotism which they had hitherto shown should now be brought to-a head and backed up by British money. The Under Secretary for the Colonies explained the situation in an interesting . speech. He pointed out that the Govern ment had examined the whole question by means of a Commission and an independent inquiry by a gentleman of wide experience, who had made a very valuable report. A Land Court was established in the Oratge Colony in September last, and a number of experi enced farmers had permanently settled, while others of less experience had been temporarily settled on the land. The whole of the land of the newly annexed colonies was much under-populated. There was a good deal of Government land in the Trans vaal, but it was not healthily situated, and in the Orange Colony only one-seventh of tho area was under Government control. • But ■:he Government had kept a careful oye on the situation, and they had bought land largely in the market, aud in addition to x that they hoped to obtain important sur face rights from various mining companies. They had sanctioned a large expenditure of money, and had given Lord Milner large pojeers to act; and he had already spent MOO.OOQ in the purchase of land, and was . about to spend £ 2C0.0U0 more. Lord Mil ner had stated that if he had three times as much land he would not have enough, to satisfy tho demands of the over-sea colonists who are anxious to take it. Lord Onslow proceeded to state the conditions underwhich bhe land was given up for colonising pur poses. A preference in the first place is given to members of the South African Con stabulary, and after them to the Yeomanry and the regular and irregular forces, nvd tfcek demands had to be satisfied liefi.>re any .one else could couie in. Even then #. man with £300 in South Africa AW-M be preferred to a man with £hO')in tins couMry. As a matter of i.ict.. there did not seem to be enough land available to satisfy all fcha that had been made. The noble t>o?4 further explained that the Government had appoint* M~t\ joint Committee, representing both ths Colonial Office and the War Office to deal with. the whole subject^ and they had bought from the military authorities a large stock of materials and stores, including waggons, cattle, and all tin* blockhouses built by Lord Kitchener ; and this slunild go a long way towards supplying stock and material both for the repatriation of the burghers and the settlement on Iho laud of British subjects. He added that the settlement of fcti3 women was far from being lost sight of. , A^>nsiderable number of womenhadalready / been sent to South Africa, and more were going by every transport, and they were provided with free passages except for cations, t^ich were'supplied by the other agencies. Seeing that there was so little opportunity lively to be afforded for settling members,qf the general public in Soutfc Africa, he, did not see that any good purpose could be served ; by any wide publi cation of &he terms of ■ .-. The subject then .(dropped, and tfhow Loi'dahips rose.



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BUSINESS NOTICES. C PAN NELL. TAILOR AND MERCER, 127 Manchester Street, Christehurch, 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 FASH TONS IN STOCK.



Ross' Antidote and Ointment The Great Herbal Remedy for Purifying the Blood. I HE following unsolicited Testimonial by a gentleman well known in Ash burton, speaks for itself : — Masterton, August 28,1901. \ Eoss Antidote Company, Dear Sirs, —I feel it my duty to give you this enclosed testimonial in favour of Eoss' Antidote for.purifying the blood. I have been a great sufferer for many years from ulcerated stomach, indigestion, etc. My life was a perfect misery, and 1 was almost a wreck. I grew tired of trying different medical men and remedies, of which I had tried almost every known one but yours and one day some eighteen months ago a gentleman came into the shop where I was employed. He remarked " Jack, you look very ill," and you may depend I was. He added, Will you take some medicine if I procure it; I replied, I will take anything. He brought me a bottle of your Antidote, and I took it accordingly as directed, and to my delight I began to get well, and after taking three large bottles I was a new man, thanks to your great discovery. I always keep itby me, and find a few doses occasionally keep me in perfect health, and I wish you the success with it that such a < medicine merits. You can make what use / you like of this.—l remain, yours, etc. J. H. Pauling, Masterton. May be obtained from Messbs Fletcher Bros., and Shearman Bros., Ashburton.



BHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOE LONDON. KOYAL Mail Steamers, with superior accommodation for all classes of pas sengers, calling at Monte Video or Eio, Teneriffe and Plymouth. Vessel. -Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. Waiwera 6837 J. Stuart; Well'nSeptllj Aotea 6364 A. Lowden — Oct. Karamea 6563 J. Burton Well'nOct. *Athenio 12230 CKempson — Nov. •Gothic 7756 W.jKidleyWell'n * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried . Full particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BEOS.



TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF U NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. " Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under:— ForWesfcport and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise-' ment in Christchurch paper s t j Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and j alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nelson and Picton via Welliisgton— 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, A gent j Ashburton. J



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; Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. 6_2 Sarsafahblla.



BUSINESS NOTICES. HENRY STEPHENSON. IN response to appeals fronra 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 gooda 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 Ageacy Company. Pianos and Organs, on time payments from 20s per month. 1 have also several second hand Instru ments on hand, cheap. HENRY STEPHENSON, Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBURTON.



J. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OF ME A T AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & PEAS, Dn Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations. Agent fior North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188



Notice of Removal. MR J. IT- BAIN, . nURGEON DENTIST, Has Removed to WardeU's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956.



S. McBRIDE, j Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. tA LWAYS in Stock.—A first A. 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. TQABNINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used a's open]_fire. Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA.



INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600,000 BAS 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. EICHAEJDSON, Commissioner.



WAED AND CO.'S UNKIVALT.ED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English. TEY the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss Try the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Try the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers. Smoke New Venus



A GENTLEMAN in good social and financial position wishes fco correspond with refined and educated young lady, view to matrimony. Must be good looking and have a clear complexion and beautiful skin, such as those who use PLANTEKOA Oint ment and Soap. WHY do we sell as many Boots as all the rest of the shops put together ? The answer is simple. We sell nothing but the Best of Goods, and our prices are by far the Cheapest.—Mellor's, Tancred street. <



f BUSINESS NOTICES. New Zealand Insurance Com pany ! Established, 1859. Capital—One Million. THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company. __^^_^ Noted for Promptness ancTLlberality." Paid up Capititl and Reserves, .£ioo,ooo 9 Fire and M urine K'i-ks, Also, Eisks on Growing Cropß. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at ■•'" Lowest Current Ea,tes. j NICOLL BROS, , Agents. !



FAT LAMBS, AND SHEEP. TO THE FARMEES OF ASHBURTON AND Surrounding District.



*^TTE Have pleasure to notify that we will be BUYING either by the head on the farm, or at per lb in the Factory, at TOP MARKET VALUES throughout the coming season. NICOLL BROS. ASHBURTON.



T. H. Undrill E. Undrill T. H. UNDRILL & CO. T7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS X? AND EMBALMERS - TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERT REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths in stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt



Foe * CYCLING SHOES, GO TO H. Pannell, Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christchurck CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock. Write for instructions for self measurement PIT GtTABANTCED.



WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTCHURCH. f^ASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Ruston* Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBURTON OEFICE, The Arcade. Representative in attendance ©very TUESDAY and SATURDAY.



MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUAKTS AND PINTS. mHE BEST IN THE MARKET. Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messes Shear man Bros.



Lr t V IS THE I li 1 BEST isb^ STARCH USE NO OTEEH Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. ATTY~ Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold »H grocers.



" BUSINESS NOTICES j y ♦*» I ss Madam, do you l©ye | :i vow children?" i a ,/w** B —Shakespeare. ♦ X V % .- Then your first care will be to provide them with y 4* a reliable food for their proper growth and *t* y nourishment during their childhood. The best A % food that can be obtained is «§► X w * y *.' V; ■ «§, "4 t i. y Fed regularly on these Strengthening Biscuits, A X your children will grow up healthy and happy. <|> I SOLD EVERYWHERE: | ♦*♦ ■ y :*: F{s\ for /\ulsebrool\'s P/[ilk i\rrowroot Ciscuiis |



MONrii'.Eß =C LEAKING SALE.= Previous to : Stocktaking. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Immense Reductions H Every Department. Ladies' Dress Goods Is, formerly Is l!ji per yard One Lot of Dress Garments half price Ladies' Fur Top Kid Gloves 2s Hfl, formerly 4s 6d 20 Ladies' Tan and leather Kid Gloves Is 9d, formerly 2s 6d Ladies' Stockings Is per pair Ladies' Corsets from Is lid, all size* The Celebrated W. 8., all sizes, reduced Men's Hats Is each Men's Suits 23s 6d, formerly 31s 6d i; Waterproof Coats 25s upwards ■•' Ladies' Shoes from 5s 9d. Men'B Boots 9s 6d, 11s 9d, 12s 6d Best Colonial White Blankets 17s 6d Best Eider Down Quilts from 18s lid Kapoc Quilts, full size, 10b each >%. Dressmaking and Tailoring Prices strictly Moderate ANDREW ORR,



WE ARE CASH BUYEKS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT OFFICE IN AROAL»E. Open-jTUFSDAYS <fe SATURDA"XB \ ■ COR V SACKS &r?PLtBD. D r> iOTT\ir< "~don:< on farmers' (jIUOI I.JNVJ ACCOUNT. CAKTBBBURY RCLLIR FLOUB MILLS COMPANY, D. WOOD, Minappr.



- : « 30000 I „ W L COOKING fe^^g% RANGES r fSSv V'i^Tl In Use in the Colony. They burn Lignite 1 "1"*r"; 1 u'ji ■ p True Coal, or Wood, up to 2ft 6in. f^P^ ""^iSs^ Setting Beauired. " J5 ' liiiliil 1 With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he '•"- IC^rSiifti fv^?^*li open> Splendid Bread Bakers. With I *%££?] .„ f caß^ *ron or copper boilers. The copper ! jfeggp boilers are large and tin lined inside. '' i i mmmmrmmmmJ^ Repairs are a minimum. Made in all y"BW a &P , 1 |BiiM^^W| I sizes, single or double. High or low preß ',. ,'jfl tt!I!TB*3S j|_ffi*'lffl" "Bafißfcj BUre boilers. Sold by a^ Ironmongers from whom ■ "' '^^^^^TMB Catalogues can be obtained, or from the makers, H. E. SHACEXOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS -M&NUltEt*, ARE THE BEST TTIOR TURNIPS, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP SPECIAL MANURES are made to suit any kind of Soil or description of Crop. Samples oi soil analysed free of'cost to Farmers using our Manure. For the present season an all round reduction in price of 7s 6d per Ton has been made. Satisfaction given everywhere last season. If there is no agent in your district, send to the Office for Price List and Testimonials. OAKTERBURY FROZEN "MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Christchurch.



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BUSINESS NOTICES There's Ho Place Like STRANGE'S, Ch.Ch. ( for Furniture. "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. Thf* Cheapest and the Best way to furnish is to patronise the actual Manufacturers, and obtain your Furniture from the Fac tory 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 foru Frniture received from all parts of the colony. Estimates and full particulars post free on application to any address. I 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. ' >y We own Venetian Blind, Bedding, and Wire-Mattress Factories, and supply all these goods of the very first quality at very reasonable prices. i If you reside too far .from Christehurch to come and see us, you should "Drop us a Line," and transact your,business with us by I letter.



STRANGE & COMPANY, COMPLETE IiOUSE * FORNISHERS, OHRISTCHURCH. « _ Jaffl*mk By Riding - \Wm 111*11 isMM!isiz£ ■ These Durabte Tyres can be relied i M B||| ilß^m iSf 1 on iot Twelve Months' Hard Riding on all j Hg£||r \, f f 'BEWARE'OF IMITATIONS. I M^M [9 The Dunl °P Pneumatfc Tyre Co. of iust. Ltd,, B ■'^PLkl I2S Llclitiem Mreet, Clirlstchurch, N. 2. And at Melbouzhe, t-jaiity, Aaeluitle, Pert(i«aiiil Brishaue. i^odll ""«&.--..".-■-.- — "■—- — ml,| I■■ KStt



HUBBUCK'S OILS & CASTLE BRAND 'COLORS A S Specified for use by all leading Architects and used on all Board b£ Education Works. WE USE ONLY THESE : : : | All work done under supervision of our thoroughly Experienced ij Foreman, MR. CHAS. CHAPMAN. 8 1 GJN-W R I TIN G. W, H. COLLINS & CO., i Painters, Glaziers, Signwriters, Paperhangers, Examiners and General House and r Art Decorators. QfH~jr%T!k/r For keeping frost off early Fruit. Best and cheapest Joi^JLCJLJyJL in the world.



PROPERTIES FOR SALE T SAVE FOB SALE—SEVERAL GOOD FAR MS.' In the Ashburton County, Amongst them being— 90 Acres, near Tinwald, improved 1936 Acrea, Banksider subdivided, well 233 „ Mitcham Road, improved watered, house of eight rooms, 3000  grass land, Lyndhurst stable, wool shed, etc 53 „ Carter's Terrace, extra heavy 140 Acres, Ashburton Porks, subdivided land into 5 paddocks, house, stable, and 476 „ Spring by m, improvement, chaff house, well fenced and watered, nearly new land good 962 Acres, Mount Hutt, good house and 200 Acres, Buccleuch, subdivided, house, stable woolshed stable; all in good order 404 Acres, Elgin, heavy and light land, 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, - subdivided, well watered; houao, Tancred Street, Ashburton stable, shed and sheep yards 900 Acres, Fairfield, thoroughly improved 1800 Acres, Newlands; subdivided and well 155 „ Tinwald watered, improved ; good house, 1200 Acres, Doric, subdivided into eight stable, and granary paddocks ;12 stall stable and chaff 112 Acres, Hinds house, hut; all sown down in English 87 Acres, Alford Forest Eoad grass this year - 80 Acres, Elgin I 400 Acres, Barrhill, subdivided; seven 122 Acres, Hinds roomed house, stable, trap house, etc 596 Acres, Hinds 660 Acres, Eangitata South; subdivided, 100 Acres, Cairnbrae five roomed house, stable, granary, 550 Acres, Lauriston, well fenced, subdi ' woolshed, sheep yards, etc vided, land of good quality, stable, 4 545 Acres near Pendarves, subdivided, roomed house, thoroughly improved well watered, house, grain store, and 500 Acres, Westerfield all necessary outbuildings 495 Acres, Coldstream, Hinds I 45 Acres, Tinwald 2100 Acres, Alford good sheep 512 Acres, Kuapuna, subdivided, well country watered, with house, stable, black- 500 Acres, Lyndhurst, thoroughly im smith's shop proved m 290 Acres, Winchmore, subdivided, house 520 Acres, Seaview, first-class agricultural of six rooms } land with every improvement 169 Acres, Lismore Leasehold; house, 324 Acres, Highbank, Lease in perpetuity, stable chaff and trap house House, Stables, and all necessary 1.693 Acres, Rangitata improvements. D. THOMAS, . ■ i Ashburton . i



THE TH&OAT AND LTJN& HEALER.. 'TOO greaterfoolishness, can be imagined J3l than the neglect of thosetrivial ail ments to which «very person is liable, and/ which frequently develop into . seriourf disease. While there exists a remedy like TUSSICURA, which reaches the very seat of the trouble and renders dangerous" developments impossible, there is no reason why Consumption, Pleurisy, and Pneumonia should obtain a hold on the system, but at the same time the danger of delay is so evident that it should be unnecessary to emphasise its importance. Eemember, TD SSICUEA will cure the worst cough or cold immediately and permanently. - -• Price 2s 6d per bottle. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer S. J. Evans, Dunedin. W holesaleJLgents for N.Z., Kempthorne, " Prosser and Co. Obtainable from all Chemists and Store keepers throughoutfthe colony. STAN DISH AND PREECE Photographers under the Royal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Waled. Studio Hig.h Street, Christchurch. The Cup That Cheers.—What is more invigorating than a nice cup of Coffee these frosty mornings; and you get one if you buy some of Fletcher Bros, fine blend of Java and Mocha, which makes a cup of Coffee fit "for the Gods. We grind the Coffee on the premises, thereby ensuring its freshness. We have only one quality and one price, namely, Is 6d per lb, and there is nothing better to be had Worms undermine Children's Constitut ions. Use Wade's Worm Figs Is boxes. Have ant of your Neighbours Told You that the Greatest Sale of Reliable Cycles ever held in New Zealand is under way at John Orr and Co.'s, sole New Zea land agents for the celebrated easy running Waverley Cycles. In order to celebrate the sale of 1000 Waverley Cycles, John Orb and Co. are offering six Ladies' and six Men's Machines at the extremely low price of .£l6 10s, complete with lamp and bell. . These are not old model machines, but the Latest 1902 Waverleys, and as this offer only remains open for two weeks you cannot afford to delay. The Waverley is no new machine of which you know nothing bxit one that has stood the test of time and wear, and there are hundreds of Waver leys in use at the present timewhioh have been ridden by their fortunate invneis many thousands of miles over all kinds of country, good and bad, at a cost of next to nothing for repairs. Bear this in mind, the sale only lasts two weeks,