The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi IS o. 5798

Ashburtou ; Saturday, October 25, 1902

Price - One peony

INTERPROVINCIAL.

United Press Association —liy Electric Telegraph TiMARtr, October 24. ' The Harbour Board to-day agreed to lend the pump dredge to the Oaraaru Board for a few weeks to shift an old shingle pit, at JJ2S per day, insurance, and working expenses. A letter was read from Captain Cutler, of the s.s. Sur.-ey, complaining of, the inefficiency of the lighthouse light, being indistinguishable from other lights in town. He suggested a flash or revolving light on Patiti Point.. The Board will bring the matter to the notice of. the Marine Department and the Shipmasters* Association, and urge .on the Minister the need for a better light. , , | The new Eastern mole staging is now out 1500 ft., and the 500 ft. curve will now/ba begun. The stone tipped to date amounts to 138,683 tons. Already the wall hashad considerable effect in quieting the harbour in rough weather.

Sporting.

THE ASHBUBTON COUNTY EACING CLUB.

SPRING MEETING.

SECOND DAT. Nubsery Handicap, of 35 soys; second horse 5 sovb from the stake. Five furlongs. 32 Mr J. B. Reid's eh f Gladsome, 2yrs, by Seatou Delavel—Miss Gladys, Bstßlb ... . (W. Holmes) 23£- Messrs Lewis and Thomas' brcEos common, 2yrs, Bst 31b (Derrett) -.. 21 Mr 0. R. Wise's bf Molly Dear, 2yrs : 7st7lb ... ... (L.King) 3 These were the only starters. Gladsome avd Molly Dear showed a disinclination "to face the barrier, at the. rising of which the colours of Eoscommon were prominent, the field running in single file tor a short distance, when Gladsome overhauled EoS comrnoD. The colt was ridden vigorously to keep his place, but the slippery daughter of Gladys forged ahead at the rails, passing the judge about half a length in front of Eoscommon, Molly Dear a length and a half away. Time—l.s 3-sth seo. Totali» sator—76£. Dividend ~£2 2s. Tinwald Handicap,.of 70 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. l£ miles. 44-£ Mr J. T. Ryan's oh h Nonette, 4yrsi by Hoaton Delaval — Charente, 10st21b ... .. (M.Ryau) f 48 Messrs Lewis and Thomas' bo Welbeck, 3yrs,Bst 61b (L.H.Hewitt) f 32 Mr H. Friedlander's bm Scylla, syrs, Bst4lb ... ... (H. Donovan); 3 23| Calibre 7st (F. Jones) also started. Wei beck was the first to break, the line, and hulcl a slight advantage up to the mile post, where Calibre went to the front and piloted the field along the back stretch, the order being Calibre, Welbeck, Nonette, with Scylia whipping in. As they swept down the top corner of the course the quar tette commenced to race in real earnest, Nonette gradually creeping up to Welbeck, who had by this time, disposed of Calibre, the latter- dropping to the rear. Nonette drew level before the distance was reached, and' from here one of the best struggles seen on the cuuise for years commenced, [the Auckland champion ' disputing every iuch oi ground with the colt, both riders doLcg al) they knew to obtain the verdict. The struggle lasted to the post, which they passed-' locked together, the verdict being a I dftad heut, amidst the wildest excitement. Timo 2min 10 4-ssec. Totalisator 146. Dividends —Nonette £1 10s, .■•W-dbeek £1 6s.

Cor.DSTEKAH WBtiTER HANDICAP., of 40 SOYS ;

second 5 soys from the stake. One mile. 164 Mr J. Parkinson's br g Long Tom, aged, by Artillery^ —Clarence's dam, Bst 131b ... . • • («.■ Donovan) 1 8 Mr V. Harris' b g Magnificent, 6yrs lOst olb .. ... (T.Cahill) 2 36 Mr G. G-. Holmes' eh g Clanburn, - syrs, 9st 131b ... (E, King) 3 9 Punamu, Bst 131b (F. Hegarty), and 144 Puavvai, 71b (Derrett), also started. Catherine Gordon, Bst, was scratched. Vuawai made the pace irerry at the -start, Magnificent and Cianburn lying back. The field closed up at the half distance, and there was nothing to choose from until the liomo stretch was reached, where Long Tom and Magnificent singled themselves out. from the others, and in a ding-dong finish Long Tom lasted the longest, winning by half a head, Clanburn two lengths oft third, Fumuuiu last. Time—l.46 l-sth. Totalisator—B4. Dividend £4 10s. Teial Handicap, of 25 soys ; second 5 BOYS from the stake. Six furlongs. 31 Mr IT. Friedlander's eh m Eomany Lass, 4yr3, by Gipsy Grand—lris, 7st 101b .... .. (L. Lloyd) 1 19 Mr S. Brown's eh m Gold Bangle, syrs, 7st ... (D. Cameron) 2 i 40| Mi: J. B. Reid's br f Lolah, 3yrs, 7st ! lllb ... ... (W« Holmes) 3

31 Lady Brandt, Bst 131b (Derrett), 26 Wepener, 7st 11 lb (J. McChwky), 12 Natalie, 7st 101b (M. Eatcliffe), 37 Flint, 7st4lb (R, King), 12 Strife, 7st (L; Thom son), and 141 Lecvene, 7st (J. Eickaby), also started. Lady Brandt took up the running from a good start, Wepenernexfc, the remainder following bunched together. If earing-b-fnio the colours of Eorn any Lass aiid Gftld llangie wero discernible in the front, La'.ly livandt smd Lcrlahnexfc.in order. From the■distance the r;result.was never in doubt, Romany lai&s" winning'"easily by a length, the others well-bunched together. Time—l,lS 4-sth sec. Totelisator—2lß. Dividends— £4 16s and £2 125., ...• FABKWEtr, Handicap, of :40 sovs;secon<i 5

aovd from the stake. Six furlongs. • ■44£ Mr B. Gates' b m Lady Lillian, syrs » by Phaeton—Lady Zetland, Bst 81b ■■■'-.<: , , • (T. Cotton, junr) 1 59 Mr F. Griffin's eh g Sfc. Denis, aged 9st2lb ........ (J. McCombe) 2 33 Mr J. Harris' b g Cyphis Parva, 3yra 7st 31b .., .. (J. McQluskyV ? 54 Melwood 9st (GK Price), 23 Good Spec, 7st7lb (F. Jones), and 19| Grand Chain psfc 71b (J. Rickaby) also ran. Lady Lilian jumped away with the lead, and was neveF headed, winning easily by four length*, a couple of lengths being the distance between St Denis and Cyclas Parva, Mel wood who got away badly, several length* away. Time—l.l 6 l-sth sec. Totalisator— 233, Dividends—J63 10s and 16s.



SHIPPING. fIIHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING X COMPANY'S LINE Eoyal 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 Rimutaka 7765 Wellington Oct. 30 Tongnriro 7661 — Nov. 27 Wakanui 5706 — To follow Buapehu* 7705 ••- „ Paparoa* 6563 — „ * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. BHAW, SAVTLL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. KOYAL 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. Karamea 6563 J. Burton WelTnNov.l3 •Afehenic 12230 CKempsonWelTnDeo.il Kumara 6034 Scotland WeU'nTofol. Maori 6317 Moffat -- „ ♦Gothic 7765 W. Kidley — j „ • Twin Screw, f No" passengers carried Full particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from . NICOLL BROS. BMOTS STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lytteiton as under:— For Wes6port and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, i Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE-r-For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christehurch papers. Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nelson and Pioton 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. FEERIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. . BUSINESS NOTICES. ■ „ —_ —. HENRY STEPHEN SON. 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 esceptionally 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, EVERT 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. 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. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. 4 LWAYS in Stock.—A first f\ class selection of Marble tand Granite Monuments. Designs and estimates may be inspected at the establishment of Mr John Wilson, Painter, Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style. Notice of Removal. MR J. X BUN, qUROBOS. DENTIST, Has Removed to WardeU's Buildings,. Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. CEOWN BREWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES \j AND STOUT. Forty Pbizb Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 COOKING RANGES. TT>ARNINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as open^fire. Ask Fob Thk IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. TRY the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers. j



BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTOHURCH. /""NASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Eto, Ruston & 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^)00. Most liberal Policy Conditions, i Most economical Management, j Most Stringent Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe; Address letters—Post Office, Ashbtirtoß. i ASHBURTON"hOTEIT | J. MULLAN. Proprietor. p<ENTRALLY situated. Good accomoda- O tion for travellers. iVines Spirits and Ales of the best brands only. Free-Stabling. 8 287 i CENTRAL~HOTEL, j 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. \A R A. WHITAKER, late manager of t.s I Ashburton Club, has entered into >osßession of the above Hotel. j Every comfort and convenience. j Wishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton River Mount Somers Hotel. W J A; CLAY, Proprietor HAVING- Purchased this well known Hotel, I am now prepared to receive Visitors and the General Public. Best Accommodation. Every attention fiven. Only the Best Brands of Wines, Spirits, md Ales kept. 8 57 Somerset Hotel, ASHBURTON. ipHE first part of the above Hotel is now JL completed and ready to receive dsitors. It is fitted up with all the latest improve nenfcs. Every Bedroom has a Patent Ventilator. Hot and cold water to Baths and Lava« lories. Hot and cold Shower Baths. Visitors can rely on receiving every lomfort. JAMES LANE, Proprietor. 8277 DINEEN'S Railway Refreshment Rooms. I BEG to thank all my friends for their kind patronage accorded to me during ;he past six months, and I hope by strict ittention to business to still receive a fair share in the future. Nothing but the best [vines and spirits kept. N.B.—Dunedin prize Ales always on tap. J. DESTEEN, LESSEE. 10 WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOREY'S TERMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) F. W. MILLWARD, ... 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. Tho building is of brick and stone, and the rooms sue lofty and spacious. Night and day. porters in attendance. Spvi ght's Prize Ale 3on Draught. All Telegrams and Letters receive prompt attention. Telephone 795. Terms 8s per day; £2 2s per week. 230 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 venience. Hot and Cold Shower Baths. Electric Light. Wines, Spirits, Beers, and Cigars of the Best Quality. Terms: ss6dper day; 35s per week. 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty »pans or nothing.



BUSINESS NOTICES. New Zealand Insurance Com pany Established, 1859. Capital—One Million. THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company. i Noted for Promptness and Liberality. Paid up Capital and Reserves, £400,000 Fire and Marine Eisks, Also, Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Rates. NICOLL~BROS, Agents. "TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. -Havelock Street. C PANNELL, TAILOR AND MERCER, 127 Manchester Street, Christehurch, XXAS a Choice Assortment of Suitings suitable for the season. Chesterfields and Covert Ooats a specialty. Samples sent to any Address. Gentlemen's Mercery of every description, and the LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK. J. W. MALCOLMSON, I FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. j 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 THB Government Life Insurance £1600000 5 1 AS already been added to Policies in i I 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. RICHARDSQ.N, Commissioner. WABD AND CO.'S UNEIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English;



©^Sjig? H % Slssbh ir^i Bbbsp' 3 B H 1 *>*var& • \^P r\ m\. Bom ■ \J? Lh Lmh I When you get 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 at 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, i VOTE ... Run your pencil through the FIRST of these three linen ONLY, the line which ends with the * word " COHSTTNTTE." 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 LIOTE ON THE PAPER. Your Paper will then look like this:—- ; f Jfete"toHl€ Number of Uqeeses'- exisflnglfl'^lie-District Coattwe 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 'to not reach the proper quarter, so make quite sure by. personal enquiry-



_ BUSINESS NOTICES BELFAST AND FAIRFIKLD MiFEZING WORKS II A X I ■ I-! l<s > A*■; 1% I'ilK iiKBY 'TjlOS TURNIPS, EAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP . SJ'ECIAL MANURES are made to suit any kind of Soil or description of Crop. Samples oi soil analysed free ot cost to Farmers using our Manure. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. If there"is no agent in your district, send to the Office ior Price List and Testimonials. Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited. [¥. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, I 139 Hereford Street, Chriotchurch. | Madam, do you love | I your children?" o f i* —Shakespeare. •§ C* Then your first care will be to provide them with y a reliable food for their proper growth and % . nourishment during their childhood. The best <|» »> food that can be obtained is y I AULSEBROOK'S 1 I MILK ARROWROOT f | BISCUITS 1 / % Fed regularly on these Strengthening Biscuits, % •& your children will grow up healthy and happy. «« 2* Z | SOLD EVERYWHERE. | | fy\ for /\uis8brool\ Js N|i!k /\rrowroot Biscuits | ../pg ■ 30,000 i '^mmt^SmSmm aMS!iM»i n Use in the Colony. They burn Lignite " "."^1" (jFVp^B! "'^bbss-^'^SITT True Coal, or Wood, up to 2ffc 6in. L> S|AJ| '.iw^S^Mnl Wittl stov«> pipe can be worked out in he Mr f^s*DUMt*3&2'&fl&{ open- Spiendid Bread Bakers. With ■I' lF>jimi:''jl|^t;^r^|j^*iimp_s cas^ ron or COPPer boilers. The copper I/ 'iMßvlf II boilers are large and tin lined inside. n!i jfegggj^Mi ifiSJSESßSffiiri Repairs are a, minimum. Made in all RbEB nJ^fj^p]. wflBMBSBBP"•' 1 sizes, single or double. High or low pres j^ MIJ Sold by all Ironmongers from whom W^ rr™w Catalogues can be obtained or from the makers, H. E. SHACEXOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin " ARAB," " SHAH," j AND " COLOMBO " T E_A 8. ! ■ALL GROCERS, " '



BUSINESS NOTICES. There's No Place Like --.- STRANGE'S -- - 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. 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. 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 HOUSE FDENISHEES, CHRISTCHURCH. vunMssilf^K this tyre tsse: c«».a p & »« **<**. Qi^J s*~\ to all cyclists. It M manufactured DU^lL^r JoT r I under a hyd^ulic pressure of J2OO 13 «**»«. <?«»»>*** Hn, / / lbs. to the square inch, rendering I g V R.E. f^Wliif / P iirtin» P f rubber and fabric an I y^y*^MX^\ A imP3Ssibiiity, and thus saving fully | I v*^™^S^J^"^^"**j7 \ 50 per cent, of the troubles associated » y^-'^^r^l^?'^ *) wittl P n2«mah'c tyres* Asfc y°ur 1 H //^ K^f js*\ Agent to show you a sample. If J I// H\ v' % WILL D 0 THE KEST* I ' r*\\ J NONE CENIHNE / f^\\ II IX" '* \ WITHOUT THIS / |^j| | II IJJ N^ A TRADE MARK &T W^U \\ C^' ir^'T on Covep and Tube" x^^^ N\ 2?s( t^^ The Duni°P Pneumatic Tyrs Co. ==^S^^^U^ fW 128 LICHPIELB St., OIIBISTCIIUIICH, N.Z. f C /^Si% rMS > INa 'feS AllJ at Melbourne. Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, *** '''s'X%%?S jTx^ r^ri au<l Brisbane. Wire Netting!,! Wire ' Netting!' # ■ . 'X- . i WE have just landed "Ex Authenic," 20,000 yards Wire 'Netting; -aH^Bizes and-all guages. Sheep Netting (centre strand). PIG NETTING, FOWL NETTING, . CHICKiNETTING, BIRD NETTING, FRUIT TREE NETTING. Prices from One Penny per yard. Hurdles, Gates, Barb Wire, Plain Wire, Iron Standards, Stakes, Posts, Etc., always in Stock. W. H. COLLINS & CO., Ironmongers, Painters, Timber and Coal Merohants, Sawmillers. MsaanßßEKMa—iß—iiw tzxwmmisusßc i iimw — mniiiii i i—iiiwifniiw»* w iiiii—jm«i ! SMOKE ONLY NEW YEN US. A PifiitFtCT TOBACCO,



If you Lave Pneumatic Tyres,- you must have a reliable article, otherwise they, are a constaut source of annoyance. Consider ing that tlie ID fcAL TYKE costs no wore than the average price, it is hardly to be wondered that this brand has- become 0$ deservedly popular. ~-Advt. STANDISH AND PREECE, Photographers under the Koyal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio High Street, Christchurch. The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest monoyiLake-s for the poor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone "else.- 'Ducks, chicks, g-eese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and each means a profit, with. hardly any work. Send for our catalogue . Wje sell on cash or time payments, and cangive yoar-eal assistance when you need ifc. The advice arid help of our expert always at your service; We keep the, best of every* thing for the poultry yard.—Advt. V Smoke New Venus : ;