The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. No. 5770

Aehburtou : Tuesday, Heptember 28, 1902

Price - One Penny

Emigration to South Africa.

A NOTE OF WARNING.

I A former well-known resident at Waka [nui, writing from Durban on August I 12, says :—I write a few lines to you for you to give warning to any within the circulation of your paper not to come to South Africa ab the present time. I am a New Zealander, and come from the dis trict of Ashburton. lam looking for employment, but there are hundreds of tradesmen h«re from Australia, New Zea land, the British Isles, and America j in 1 fact, from all parts of the world, and inn-, dreds more arriving by every boat that arrives, only to swell the ranks of the nn employed. The only men who have * chance here are those who have money lit their backs; but a man who is only » labourer haa no chance. He can go all over Natal, but if he wants to get into the Transvaal he has to get a permit, and there are men in Durban to-day who have been waiting nine months, so you will see that a man out of employment has a bad time. I just send you these few notes, which are perfectly true, and trust if you publish them they will be the means of stopping some dropping the substance for the shadow. I may say I have come in contact with a lot of tradesmen, and they all wish they were back in the land they left. The reason for there being so many unemployed is the Government disbanding so irany irregular troops, who comprised tradesmen. of every class, and who, of course, get the prefer ence for all Government billets.

A STRANGE STORY.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Gisborne, Sept. 22

An alarming sight is reported from Hick's Bay, on the authority cf thelocal residents and natives. They state, that on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 6th, they saY what they declare to be a barque on fire. They first saw the vessel about twelve miles "off the land under sail, and later saw flames leaping upwards and destroying all but tho small sail. Afterwards they obtained a glass, and say they could plainly discern the outline of the vessel, which remained in sight until dark, but was not to be seen next day. The sea was smooth at the time, and the* fire lasted about twenty minute?. Wreckage was afterwards discovered ashore. Why no report had been made, the men stated they were at Iron, Point, some dis tance from ■ communication, and they thought the fire would be reported from other places on the coast. They awaited Auckland and Gisborne papers, and receiv ing no report of occurrence, on arriving at Gisborne to-day by schooner to-day, they g*ave information.

Man's Best Friend.

AN ASIIBURTON (N.Z.) MAN PRAISES DR MORSE'S INDIAN ROOT PILLS.

" The W. H. Corns'ock Co., Ltd., 58 Pitt St., Sydney. Gent 'emeu. Eor some years past I have suiTered from a -sluggish liver, which culminated in a long and painful ill ness. I was under two docters for treat* rjeut for liver aud kidney troubles brought on b,f influenza, but I must say that I de rived lvuch move benefit from Dr Morse's . Indian I.'oot Pills than from any of tho doctors' medicines. I can recommend them to anyone suffering from liver or kidney ailments, as I think they are the best and mildest medicine I have taken. I may say that we always keep Dr Morse's Indian 1 Root Pills in the house, and we use nothing else as a family medicine. Yosrs truly, William Husion." AS A FAMILY MEDICINE. ' Dr Morse's Indian Eoot Pills are in use in thousands of homes througnont Austra lasia and tli,© world. They cleanse and purify the blood, and keep the liver and kidneys in perfect working order. They are a perfect and positive cure for billioua ness and indigestion, constipation, head aches, sallow complexion, liver and kidney troubles, piles, pimples, boils and blotches, . and for female ailments. Put tip in amber bottles and the full name blown thereon.

Sporting.

AVONDALE EACES',

United Press Association—Uy Rlectrio Telegraph—Copyright Auckland, Sept. 22 • The second day of the Avondale Meeting has been postponed to Saturday next, owing to the course being in a heavy state.



SHIPPING. mHE 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 Steanjer. Tohs Final Port, about Paparoa* 6563 Wellington Oct. 4 Rimutaka 7765 Wellington Oct. 30 Tong«riro 7661 — Nov. 27 Wakanui 5706 -- To follow Euapehu* 7705 — „ • Twin Screw. For further particulars'apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., L*d. i" J 1 .. .... i.; ■'■|Mji...'■ ..'!!.,■.-Si!-.! BHAW, SAVILL (ANDJALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. ROYAL Mail Steamers, with superior accommodation for all classes of pas sengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Plymouth. Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. Aotea 6364 A. Lowden Well'n Oct. 16 Karamea 6563 J. Burton — N0v.13 •Athenio 12230 CKempson Well'n Deo. 11 •Gothic 7755 W. Kidley — Waiwera 6837 J. Stuart Well'n * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Pull particulars as <to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BROS. TINION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF U NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under :— For Westport and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise- j jnent in Christchurch papers. : Donedin — 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 hoar 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 parciculars of such, and my terms will be exceptionally easy— NO SALE, NO CHARGE. 1 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 myptompt 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 frivately during the week, and all kinds of 'roduce. Agent : Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Ageacy Company. Pianos and Organs on time payments 'J 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; Notice of, Removal. ME J. "X BAIN, QURGEON DENTIST, Has Removed to Wardell's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 95G. CfcOWN BREWERY CO., Ltd ( Antigua Street, Christchurch. /CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES \j AND STOUT. Forty Peize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. .a A LWAYS in Stock.—A first vY /* class selection of Marble Tand Granite Monuments. Designs and estimates may be inspected at the establishment of Mr John Wilson, Painter, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 1 Letter Cutting in any style. i COOKING RANGES. ■pAENINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as open'fire. Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. npRY the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss r _I_. Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. . Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers. i



BUSINESS NOTICKS. Fob , CYCLING SHOES, GO TO H. Pannell, Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christchurch. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock. Write for instructions for self measurement FIT GUAEANTCED. Ross' Antidote and Ointment The Great Herbal Remedy for Purifying the Blood. following unsolicited Testimonial! by a gentleman well known in Ash burton, speaks for itself : — Masterton, August 28,1901. Ross Antidote Company, Dear Sirs, —I feel it my duty to give you this enclosed testimonial in favour of Ross' 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 I was almost a wreck. I grew tired of trying different medical men and remedies, of which I had tried almost every knows, 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 it by me, and find a few doses j occasionally keep me in perfect health, and 1 1 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 Messrs Fletcher Bros., and Shearman Bros., Ashburton. \ \z&l\f&s\\* iLf-*,*4~ sit* Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident > Society. Fundi 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. J, W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OF MEAT AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, : OATS, BARLEY, . & PEAS, On Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations. Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188 INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1600.000 HAS a] ready 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. WARD AND CO.'S UNRIVALLED l A LES AND STOUT. Superior to English. \\"> HYdowe sell as many Boots as all VV the rest of the shops put together F The answer is simple. We sell nothing but the Best of Goods, and our prices are by far the Cheapest.—Mellor's,Tancredstreet..



BUSINESS NOTICES. • j - ■ — ______ t New Zealand Insurance Com' ) \ pany I Established, 1859. I Capital—One Million. i. npHE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial JL ,- Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality. Paid up Capital and Reserves, ■£400,000' Fire and Marine Risks, Also, Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Rates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. FAT LAMBS AND SHEEP. TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON AND Surrounding District. "T7£7"E 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. i _ I MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. mHE BEST IN THE MARKET. Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messes Shear man Bros. j C PANNELL, TAILOR AND MERCER, • 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, HAS 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. wllliam wood & co, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTCHURCH. /~^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 s in attendance every TUESDAY and SATURDAY. FURTHER EVIDENCE. JAMES THOMPSON, Masterton, states that he has been cured of a long standing blood ailment, also running sore on the leg, by the use of Plantekoa Medicine and Ointment. Good for Thomp son. W. H. DEVONPORT, also of Masterton, was unable to wear his boots owing to broken chilblains, but his feet were quite healed with three applications of Plantekoa | Ointment. Seems wonderful, doesn't it. MRS J. ROW, Heatherlea, Levin, suffered j from " nervous debility, extreme weakness, and other ailments incidental to my sex. One bottle effected complete cure." Plante koa the ladies friend. Do you suffer ? Plantekoa Remedies will Cure }'ou. Plantekoa Medicine, Ointment and Soap obtainable from.any leading chemist or storekeeper. • J. JACKSON, East St, Agent bT. GEO RG B JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats . ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. MAKE no mistake, Mellob's the shop where you get real good value, housands of pairs to pick from. HAVE you tried Mellor's new Ameri- j can boots they are simply wonderful, there is nothing to equal them in Ashbur- ( ton



~7 BUSINESS _]NOTICES^ 2 A Sweetmeat that is also nourishing and sustaining is always ? j acceptable alike to men, women, and children, particularly \ I J ■' to those who cannot take nourishment in the usual forms \ j and shapes in which it is offered to them. j> 2 is rich in nutriment, and contains all the valuable elements f \ of the Cocoa Bean. £ 4 ■ * i Sold Everywhere in 1d.," 3d. aqd 6d. PaGkets. I i ASK FOR I I Eating Chocolate [ SEED DANISH OATS ON HAND. n O OONE ON FARMERS' (jTi ilbllJNljr 1 ACCOUNT. CANTJSKBUBY BOLLEK FLO UB MILLS COMPANY, D. WOOD, Manager. n 30.000 __ B L COOKING }J£,~^!j2!2££!m3^mimm!l^mmmmmi& n Use in the Colony. They burn Lignite 'H _^*' jgaaggfa|| -y^L^^S—j^S True Coal, or Wood, up to 2ft 6in. I * Ab^biJ With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he I lff??!llfi «SS^^ii' open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With I ' IfciSJ^jll a cas^ ron or COPPer boilers. The copper I ' 'iRBHHI I *(s>c*»sCZ!ES boilers are large and tin lined inside. I v N^S^cU a SSS^^Sal Repairs are a minimum. Made in all I mmm ptr^fe^jjrj WHBHHBw'I sizes, single or double. High or low pres- WSBm3SCmmmmmiSJßSSml!mmmmS3k a^ Ironmongers from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the makers, H. E. SHACEXOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MAIS U RES, AHK THE BEST TT^OR TUKNIPS, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP SPECIAL MANURES are made to suit any kind of Soil or description of Crop. Samples or 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, j OAKTEBBUBY FROZEN "MEAT AKD DAIBY PBOPUCB SXFOBT COMPANY, LIMITED. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Christchurch. j SMOKE ONLY N E W VEND 8. A PERFECT TOBACCO. WILLIAM R. HYDE, Support Local Industry, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON.: (Next Ashburton Club),. Sa^9 2£0a67» WHOLESALE and retail Tinware And Ensure a Comfortable Fireside Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, by using and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. Mount DOmerS Coal. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera- ~~~ tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. ||/£oUtfr 80MSBS COAL Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, IS THE West Street Ashburton. Best afld Cheapest Household Coal> EVERY description of Merchandise and , .,, „, - , Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. bar none ' of all tlie Coals found on Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on the Eastern divide of the commission either jprivately or by Public Auction. m Middle Island. Amongst others we have the following properties for Sale by Private Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres Mayfield ... 872 acres, leasehold TrkQUfTA TTTrTTWT? Mayfield .., 967 „ JUSriUA 1 UUrvJiK. Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ mrT »^ Wheatstone ... 262 „ T ¥ V \T IS THE Rangitata ... 650 „ 1J I |J I BEST Coldstream ... 500 „ Bribi' O I iTLXvV^XX Coldstream ... 350 j ygg NQ OTEEH Ealmg ... 595 „ Westerfield ... 336 „ Procurable from all Grocers and Store- ISibuS ".' 22; keepexs throughout the colony, , P g * T.F.GIBSON ~ - Manager Smoke New Venus '



BUSINESS XC-TICES There's No Place Like - - - STRANGE'S For FURNITURE. . ....__ ■*V * 11 11 11 ■ 1 mil 1111 iiiii ' "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. :o For Carpets, Carpet Squares, Floorcloths, Linoleums. Mats, Mattings, Curtains, Crockery," and Glass, &c, &c. We Jare 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 FCENISHEBS, CHRISTCHURCH/ jfl^Hi W/WiaJ you free yourself from all Tyre troubles »'^^p \&®A ♦^w^iSf and worries. '"M^M |vxf4 V-t "4"i v t V These Durable Tyres can be relied -. |f§&fi 1 V&O^\ ¥* ' °" lor TwELVF- Months' Hard Riding on all ■ pg%<f| W&Ca I-54! classes and conditions of roads. ....... ' j ||£%ii nJP&wI E* l^ji BEWARE OF BJV3STATIONS. ' : \j|*!-A N\ |^C The Daalop Pneumatic Tyre Co. 0! Aust Ltd., . 1 * VI An'i at Wttlfcouriie, Aaeiaide, Perth, Hti<l Brisbane. ws^^^ Mellows Zealandia Boot St'"re, (The Well Known Boot Shop) TJTAS just opened up a THOUSAND Pairs ofthe very latest' American and Englibh Boots and Shoes. Such a SPLENDID assortment has never before been seen in Ash burton.' They are just the class of Boot you require, something neat and pretty, and every pair is GUARANTEED to give satisfaction. v Remember that MELLOR Sells HUNDREDS of Pairs of Boots and Shoes every week, ( that is the reason why he can Sell so much CHEAPER than any other Boot Firm in ; Ashburton. NOW IS YOUR TIME TO BUY. We can supply you with any class of Boot you require. You get your pick from Thousands of Pairs at that well-known Boot Shop— MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STOKE. PROPERTIES FOR SALE THAVE FOE SALE — SEVERAL GOOD FAR M S In the Ashburton County, ! Amongst them being— 90 Acres, near Tinwald, improved 1936 Acres, Bankside, subdivided, well 233 „ Mitcham Road, improved watered, house of eight rooms, 3000  grass land, Lyndhurst stable, wool shed, ate 53 „ Carter's Terrace, extra heavy 140 Acres, Ashburton Forks, subdivided land into 5 paddocks, house, stable, and 476 „ Springburn, improvement, chaff house, well fenced and watered, nearly new land good 962 Acres, Mount Hutfc, 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;, house, 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 Road grass this year 80 Acres, Elgin 400 Acres, Barrhill, subdivided; seven 122 Acres, Hinds # roomed house, stable, trap house, etc 596 Acres, Hinds 660 Acres, Rangitata 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 600 Acres, Westerfield j all necessary outbuildings 495 Acres, Coldstream, Hinds 45 Acres, Tinwald 2100 Acres, Alford Forest, good sheep 512 Acres, Ruapuna, subdivided, well country 1 watered, with house, stable, black- 500 Acres, Lyndhursfc, thoroughly im smith's shop proved 290 Acres, Winchmore, subdivided, house 520 Acres, Seaview, first-class agricultural of six rooms N land with every improvement 169 Acres, Lismore Leasehold; house, 324 Acres, Highbank, Lease in perpetuity, stable chaff and trap house House, Stables, land all necessary 1.693 Acres, Rangitata improvements. D. THOMAS, Ashburton I



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Have any of your Neighbours Told You that the Greatest Sale of Sellable 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 salo of 1000 Waverley Cycles, John Orb and Co. are offering six Ladies' and «ix Men's Machines at the extremely low price of £16 10s, complete with lamp and bell. These are not old model machines, but the Latest 1902 Waverleys, and as this offer only reiriains open for two weeks cannot afford to delay. The Waverley is no new machine of which you know nothing but one that has stood the test of time and wear, and there are hundreds of Waverleys in use at the present time which have been ridden by their fortunate owners many thousands of miles over all kinds of country, good and bad, at a cost of npxt to nothing for repairs. Bear this inmitid, \ the sale only lasts two weeks.



ITXJSS.iOURA. THE GEEAT THEOAT AND LUNG HEALEE. I^TC? greater foolishness can be imagined J_^| than the neglect of those trivial ail ments .to which every person is liable, and which, frequently develop into serious disease. While there exists a remedy like rUSSICUHA, 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- ia so evident that it should tje unnecessary to emphasise its importance.' Bemember, TU SSICUEA will cure the worst; cough or cold immediately and permanently. Price 2s 6d per bottle. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer |S. J. Evans, Dunedin. Wholesale Agents for N.Z., Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. Obtainable from all Chemists and Store keepers throughout the colony. If you have Pneumatic Tyres you must have a reliable article, otherwise they are a constant source of annoyance. Consider ing that the IDEAL TYRE costs no more than the average price, it is hardly to be wondered thai this brand has become so deservedly popular. —Advt. ! Furniture—The best placa in Ashburton is ! Strangb's]