THE ABHBOBTON $UABDIAIS : WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 189§

Printed and published by Henry Willis o Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Proprie tors, at their Printing Office, Burnel Street, Aefaburboa, WEDNESDAY, November 22, 1899



THOMAS ROLLITT, WAKA.NOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 265 ASHBURTON. £lsM3> Sound the x- PORE CEYLON OR BLENDED



TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. I BEG to inform you that I have severed my connection with the Canterbury Mill, which was under my management for over seven years, and have PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which is the property of the Bank of New Zealand Asaeta Board, is still trading under the name of Rollitt & Co,, so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to address all orders to THOMAS ROLUTT, WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBUKTON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleated to supply you with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAN & SHARPS, at) lowest current rates. FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, I have arranged to keep a supply of Flour, Bran, and Sharps at the Stores of the N.Z, Farmers' Association, West Street, where Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholdcrt, can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Bran, and Sharps m exchange!



T H. UNDBILL AhD CO., TTIURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Jj URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths n Stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also oare ©I Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 J. V. DE BEEB, WATCHMAKER oV JEWELLER, TTAS just received the first consignment of his XMAS GOODS IN GOLD AND SILVER, Consisting of WATCHES, ALBERTS, MUPFCHAINS, BROOCHES, BANGLES, STUDS, LINKS, PENDANTS, BELT CLASPS, And numerous novelties m the latest designs and at prices to suit the times. 3NSPECTIONINVITED. All Goods Marked m Plain Figures A Further Shipment of the Celebrated ROTHEPHAM LEVER WATCHES JUST TO HAND. Also— THREE DOZEN HARVEST WATCHES AT 9/6, Best Value m Canterbury. REPAIRS AS USUAL—Prompt Neat, Reasonable. ISIGHT TESTING A SPECIALTY. J. V.DE~BEEB, :(Late S. Salek) 7 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON



ONYBODY kens that Scotchmen drink M'Ker zie'ri Honrbi Lanka Tea, because it eavfß tho quid siller, aa* gangs faur. Imi-hmJ JuBILEL MESHiVtEHT ROOMS BURNE IU STREET. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. H.H. "CAPON HAVING taken over the above Refresh ment Rooms, trusts that) he Hill receive the liberal support of the Public, who may rely on gettiug the beat of attention. Dinners from 12 to 2p m daily* Refresh* meats at all houra, up to 10 p.m. H.H.C. will make a specialty of Catering for Balls, Parties, Picnics, etc.—town or ountry Terms on application] T. H. Undbill 4 [k, cfkdbiu,



SHEEP SHEARS. SHEEP SHEARS. T.US. 8.8.A. T.US 8.8.A The Best Brands obtainable at very lowest rates. Also TURKEY STONE-5 and OIL for above. ALL NEW AND SPECIALLY SELECTED. Ih| ., mm M ,,,1,, Jim / f\\ i , iiiniuu. iuijii lv h j. L __ LAWN MOWERS. LAWN MOWERS. EXCELSIOR ! NEW EASY! AND CRESCENT ! At Town Prices, ENGLISH STEEL TRUNKS. BETTER VALUE than COLONIAL and Less m Price WATER POTS and BOOKERS. Just m time for the Dry Weather. AT W. H. COLLINS & GO'S., "HAEDWARE EMPORIUM," EAST STREET ASHBURTON. Telephone -14 & J5, P.O 80x—35.



our: sp.e,oial \ JUST 1 OF j'W") 1 OPKNED f "* S f I—J1 — J SPRING & SUMMER COi'DS |oP^ Including the Very Latest Novelties m MILLINERY, DRESS GOODS, MANTLES, GLOVES, COSTUMES, HOSIERY, DRESSES, SUNSHADES, MEN'S AND BOiS' CLOTHING, SERGES. WORSTEDS, Etc, (for made-to-order Suits and Sin^'e have just been opened up, and we can assure you that Latest Novelties Rhoniali /tfpanth/n Latest Novelties Newest Styles OfJuUHtlll- * llldUllVO Newest Styles Are this Season's Consignment ot New, Beautiful, and Useful Things, specially Shipped to us by our London House, (139141 Wool Exchange, E. 0.) I fIJWS. I OUR ILLUSTEATED MAGAZINE \ Z riA of; spkiin« aiwi> hummer goods, Is now m course of preparation, and will be ready on or about SEPTEMBER 21. Vyrite lor one. It will be sent post free ; on application, to any address m the Colony! IN THE MEANTIME— Our Goods ake J LADIES 1 °0R GooDS ARI Cheapek, Feesher, 1 Cheaper, Fresher, and more Stylish J SHOULD WRITE FOR AND MOBE Stylish THAN THOSE OBTAIN- | THAN THOSE OBTAIN ABLE m the Coun- r%*-s»-r-r~r^* B #~v? AELE IN ™E CoTOf- TKY. I PATTERNS' J *KY. W. STRANGE & CO. MERCJANT3, MANOFACTURERS, & FAMILY DRAPERS, __CHRISTCHUnCH. 66



FOR BEST VALUE IN SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY. -GO TO ANDREW ORR. A New Shipment just opened, purchased m London at the Lowest Possible Price, The Value cannot be surpassed. Inspection and comparison invited. ALL HIGH CLASS DRAPERY. 38 Back Brochu Costumes excellent value New Millinery Call and see the new selec loly goods, 2b 3d, 2s 6d, 3e, 3b 6d, to 5s tions of the. latest Millinery including d, Paris models m Hats and Bonnelta. m i~sTxr ri !7~0~ i aa imj Grand Selection of new Prints for blouses Black & Navy Coating Serges Is 4d, Is 6Jd met allia prints, prints from 3*d guaran _ls lid, 2a 3d, ?» lld : • to wash. Nuns' Veiling. Cream, White, Pink, Corn New Laces, C B Corsets, P D Corsets and all flour, Green, Sky, from la per yard. the besb makes from la lid, Umbrellas, * ~~ { Sunshades from Is upwards. Kid Gloves all siz9s la 6d upwards, Cycling —— — ; -__— Gloves, EveniDg Gloves all prices and Men's Boater Hats great variety ab loweab shades from 6d. _ powiiblejFriee. _ _ _ . Ladies' a nd Gents' Boots splendid stock 100 dozen Ladies' Handkerchiefs bought ab bought at lowest prices, every pair big reduction m Home market. guaranteed^ A large stock of Linoleums and Floor cloths ', agaifijjab sbruk of arpets, Brussels, from best English manufacturers, splendid j Tapaatry Sciu*r93, also Blankets and value. i Flannels. Notwithstanding the Great Advance m Wool we were Fortunate m placing Large Orders at old Prices, which the Public will get the full Benefit of. Customers always well treated. DRESSMAKING m full Swing, prompt attention to Wedding and Mourning Orders. The Orescent Bicycle, best m Canterbury, £17 10a.



" God made the « Qod made the I Countuy, Man made [| FE ?1 THE ?$ MM Countey, Man madk XHiTow N ."-Cowper - THB TowN."-Cowper IS Ploaßanter, as well us Healthier, than Lifeln Town-but it cornea more expensive, chkfly— IHtoSxA SON ) BecX ase~VmGES AEE po mcoh Higher m the f THE REABON WHi / ) Country than they ark m the Town. { WHY? Thk ia just why so many Ladies shop with us, for by doing so they nob only nd MUCH / OUB PfiICES AEE INFINITELY CFIEAPER THAN ] MUCH CHEAPER ! { THOSE RULING IN THE COUNTRY, / CHEAPER But, also, that they get better quality and a much wider choice LOTS of Ladies resident m the Country visit Town but seldom, yet shop regularly with us— Shopping by Post ( \ «„«„„ ,„ x. Xt "^ "XT T-\ y~>k /-M m . I & HOMING BY POST COSTS NOTH,N« BUT 3 j^y POST NOTHINO BUT A SlAfli . (_ . t J A2d STAMP. All that Ladies residing m places distant from Chrißtchurch, and who do Hot wanb . to incur the bother and expense of a trip to town, need do is to write down require ments as fully and plainly aa possible, enclose stamps, uoata! notes, or P. 0.0., and forward at onca to us. " S«a« I COMMISSIONS RECEIVED BY POST I SSS Are as Mthfully and zealously attended to as if the ouutomer came m, person to ouir establishment and did her buying>t the counter.



: nno Stand This Season At Ashburton LINKSHOT, By Ohainahot —dam La Diva; by Bun dora, out of Minille, by Traducer—Opera. Apply to E. HEALY, Groom m Charge. Mr Oookson's Stables. 8 280 BOOTS. BOOTS Gigantic Sale Now On TUST arrived and opened up a grand assortment of up-to-date BOOTS AND SHOES FOR THE HOLIDAY AND SUMMER j SEASON Special Lines Women's Button Shoes 7a 6d Women's Kid Lace Shoes, only 6s lid TAN GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY. itrong School Booba from 5s 6d Good Blnchero, nailed, 5a 6d. ! LARGEST STOCK IN TOWN TO CHOOSE FROM. REPAIRS done Promptly and at Moderate Charges. FEED NOKES, CASH BOOT SHOP, Next Door Bank of New Zealand, EAST STREET, ASHBDRTON. 10 196 TlEVOliTOir FOR SALE—Lots 40 and 42 containing 1 Rood 2 Perches, fronting Suffolk Street;. Lots 16 and 29 containing 1 Rood 23 Perches, fronting Sudbury Street. Lot 8, containing 34 Perches, Corner of Leeston and Suffolk Streets. Offers are invited for the purchase of these sections, either separately or as a Whole. T. BULLOCK, i



Nicoll Bros. VI7E ARE GASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKEP RATES. NICOLL BROS., East Street, Ashbnrton. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to emit) tneir own convenience, by com municating with us. ,NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 ;ISLHSGTUN FEKTILISERS fob] GARDEN USE MAY be obtained m Cwt. and^half Owt Bags from NIOGLL EROS., Diatriot Agents THE CHRISTCHUROH MEAT CO Limited? ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. 3REATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this i celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt- attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS NEW SEASON'S SEEDS. RAPE, Ciovers, Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Cowgrass, etc., at lowest market pricei NICOLL BROS., i East Street '



JUST OPENED. 6 CASES ex '' S 8' KUMARA" This now Completes our Shipments of Summer Goods, and we pride ourselves we can now Supply ALL YOUR NEEDS. Latest Arrivals include, PRETTY LEGHORN STRAWS for Girl's and Ladies' SUNSHADES & PARASOLS m Silk and Satin Novelties m BELTS, BUCKLES and DRESS CLASPS White Cycling Gloves "White Silk Gloves White Milanese Gloves. BLOUSE; JAPANESE fe FANOY SILKS (very recherche), WHITE and CREAM PIQUE, and PIQUE STRIPES, Black Grenadines, BLACK SICILLIAN & Fancy and Plain BLACK LUSTRES TBE LATEST IN BRADFORD FANCY DRESSED i DSCCA CALICOES, splendid value, TUCKED MUSLINS, very new Hearth Rugs from 2s 6d up, LARGE SIZES. A very pretty range of ROMAN WORK, including TABLE CENTRES, SIDEBOARDS, & TABLS COVERS, QUILTS m Honeycomb, Marcella and ! Satin £11 everyday lines m Household rrquirements at Corner Prices, viz., Tickings, SheetiDge, Shirtings, and Flanuellettes. WE EXCELL IN TOWELS BOYS' GALATEA BLOUSES m four Sizes MEN'S HARDWEAR TROUSERS One case of Boys' SERGE SAILOR SUITS 6s 63. COME and SEE THESE' A large Assortment of Ladies', Girls' and Boys' Hose LADIES LACE EMBROIDERED Hose very stylibh. TBE LEADING HOUSE FOR Gents Mercery, Ties, Bows, Braces and Collars. MitN'S SWEATERS for Cycling We will >.how on Monday next a SPECIAL range of Boots and Shoes including LADIES TAN OOZE (JALP SHOES 10a 6d GENTS TAN OOZE CALF SHOES 20a Girls' Boyh' and Childrens Tan Shoes to suit 3 years old to 15 years ! SPECIAL PURCHASE AIEN'S COLONIAL BOOTS, from SuckliDg'a, Bhezb and | Standard Factories • • We can do Leather Goods WELL. FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAB. Extraordinary value m Xmae Cards 12 for 2d (packetß) 10 for 8d (boxed with envelopes) 25 „4d „ 10 „Is 3d „ 25 6d „ 12 „Is 9d I English Mail for Xmaa Greetings closes m aboufc fourteen days— We can confidently recommend the work of our Milliner & Dressmaker to your notice- Place your Xmas order now to avoid disappointment. northcote & hefford "THE COBNEB,"



WOOL SEASON 1899-1900. y AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all W OOXj placed m my hands for Sale either m Ashburton, Timaru, or for Shipment. ___„_ NOTICE TO MY CLIENTS WHO WISH TO FORWARD DIRECT TO PLACE OF SALE. FIRST SALE takes place m OHRISTOHURCH on 23rd NOVEMBEF, 1899. CATALOGUES CLOSE ON 20th November. » OoMlgn — SEED COMPANY'S BIDING, Addington, account D. Thomas, First Pale TIMARU takes place there on Ist DECEMBER, 1899. Consign-NEW ZEALAND LOAN COMPANY'S SIDING, Timaru. IN BOTH OASES ADVISE ME FULL PARTICULARS PROMPTLY TO ASHBURTON. j J ,_____.^_. »yt [||||| .. i|||||||||f| M DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



M E "L T O R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TS the Mosb RELIABLE House forIGOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. Our aim ia to give you bhe best value for LiTTLEgMONEY, HONESTY is out Policy, We wiP not Guarantee youjan article unless we know it willjgive you every^Satisfaobion.. One Triads all we ask—Our Goods^Sell themselves. ■, $3B" Note the Abdrkbs- T IVT PT T OTJ. TIANOREP BTRFET. ASHBURT3)«^ WANTED Knowo-That now is the .__„„ time to make selections of Costumes OSBORN COOMBE, for the Summer, Full ranges of choice pTAwn friTVWR * fxpfrti materials m Novelty Colorings. See ours W*NO TUNER & EXPERT AK^ ! AKK ! We don't want to fight, Tg now j n Ashburton, and will remain till but meanwhile ask for M'Kesz e*B X the end of the month. Hondai-Lanka Tea, packed m Ceylon. ORDERS may be lefb with MR W'l^TWKn^n^hTOoTiS^^ LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music place to get a good asaortment of Studio, Ar«|i Chamber!, Aihbarton. or at General Drapery, Boots, and Clothi Cg - Commercial Hotel itHommOtS AND HEiTOR^ *



BICYCLES. BICYCLES. TTTE have been appointed Agents for Ashburton by the Goold Bicycle Co., Ltd., for the Sale of their famous RED BIRD BIG VGL ES . Throughout the World to-day the Red Bird is recognised as the highest development m Cycle Construction. The One Mile Championship of Australia on October 10 was woii by Wm. MARTIN, on his JECttJD O£HX> SPJSOIAJL,. During hia racing career he has won £10,000, which he considers is mainly due', to riding a RED BIRD. FURTHEE PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION. GROCERIES. GROCERIES. ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE OASH PRICES. Hone but the best Brands of Goods m Stock, Give us a Trial and we guarantee to give you Satisfaction, CHEAPEST AKD BEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE GIVEN IN TEAS. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. MARKET HOUSE, BUBNETT STREET, AShBURTON Telephone No 53



WOOL SEASON, 1899-1900 I WE SHALL BE REPRESENTED at the Chriatchurch and Timaru fixtures, and have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of CLIPS privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton or Tinwald stores, and sent on to either Ohristchurch or Timaru, free of all charges, except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows :— If intended for sale at Aehburton—Friedknder Bros.', Ltd, Siding, Ashburton If intended for sale at Chn&tchurch—Brown and Son's Siding, Addingbon If intended for sale or shipment at Timaru—Mill and Co.'s Siding, Timaru i If intended for shipment at^Lyttelton—N.Z. Shipping Co.'s Dumping Shed, Lyttelton WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, BRANDING, and other* Shearing^ Requisites SUPPLIED AT LOWEST RATES. Oar First Sale will take place at Ohristchurck on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1899, For which Catalogues close on MONDAY, November 20, 1889, after the arrival of the So«th express mail. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. ECONOMY IN SHEEP SHEARS THE UNRIVALLED T.F.S. SHEEP SHEARS. WONDERFUL RESULTS, UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY. 3,S4CSH£EP SHORN WITH ONE PAIR T.U.S. SHEARS. Good Tools give good work. Well-snorn fleeces bring higher prices, and no man oan do good work with bad Shears.



FOR BALE, LOTS 12. 13. 15, 17, 18,19, WILLOW STREET, TREVORTON. WHY pay rent when with a Deposit of £25 or £30 you can acquire the freehold of nearly an .Acre of land, upon which is erected a comfortable house of 4 rooms, f«-r £85. The interest on the unpaid portion of Purchase Money at the rate of 6 per cent, only amounting to about la 3d per week. The property is situated m close proximity to the River, and Is convenient alike for fishing, bathing, and firewood. Full parriculsrs on application. 9 F. FERRIMAN. ALFORD FOREST ROAD. I have for Sale—Half an acre of land npon which Is erected a Comfortable Hotne of five rooms and Scullery, which for style, comfort, and position only needs an inspection to eSVcb a sale If all particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN. ~~ FOX SALE^ ' CAMERON STREET I have for Sale—A very Comfortable Dwelling of seven rooms, with convenient Offices, together with quarter acre of good land, well laid out m lawa and garden The buildings are constructed of the very best material, and the workmanship is unequalled Foil particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN. "for sale, A CAPITAL Section m Havelock Street, adjoining the properly of Mr E. Jeffs. The section is well fenced, has a saany aspect, and is a very desir able site for a dwelling. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE AT LYNDHURSI\ 4i:V/O Dwelling House, Stables, etc , and Growing Crops. An early inspection invited. Particulars on application F. FERRIMAN. h MIDDLEBIGG PRINCE, npiHIS well bred Clydesdale Draughb Stallion will travel the Wakanui Road District this season. For t :rma and full particulars apply to- T. MILLAR. Groom m charge, Or P. STEWART, 0 11 Proprietor, Seaview. FARMERS and Visitors to Aehburton wili find Mrs McGregor's Refresh snent Rooms, ab the corner of East and Burnett Streets, the most central and best m town. Hot Luncheons daily from 12 to 2. Tea, coffee and light refreshments at al hour*. Confectionery and fruio of the best Iwftyn ia stock.



F. FERRIMAN. J ~~ Ifor sale; I BONEDUST—The very best Manure 1! which can be applied to the soil. j GUANO—Which haa given great satis- ' faction throughout the District fche lasfc three seasons. BRANDING OILS — Manufactured by Lewes, Berger and Sons, England. The very best ardcle on the market " MOMSE ~~ I HAVE a sum of £10,000 to lend on mortgage of Freehold Farm Lands, m SBim to suit borrowers, at i\ to 5 per ceut. Also a sum of £20 000 to invest m ona boot an a security bhowing an ex ceptionally good margin at 4 per oenb. t F. FERRIMAN. FOR^ALE AT TREVORTON, /CORNER Section, containing £ or an i \J acre, well fenced and stocked with frolt trees. There ia also a pnmp with a good supply of water. Price—£4o. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, I HAVE for sale on the Beach Road, Corner Section, containing £ acre of food land, upon which is erected a five roomed hoaa«. Fall particulars on ap plication. jF. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, OXFORD STREET, HAMPSTEAD. H4LF-ACRE of Frst Class Land, lots 69 and 70. ,F. FERRIMAN. BEiSGER'S ING COMPOSITION. IN THREE COLORS BLACK, RED, BLUE The fioent and most economical Sheep-' Branding oi! m the Market. Read the, opinions of leading Sheep-Farmers m Otago : WB INTEND USING IT AGAIN From N.Z- Agricultural' Jo., Waimea House, Gore, May 22, 1897. Dsab $irs,—We ba*e found Bebger's Marking Oil to be a good and datable sheep branding malerial and intend using ib again »• being cheaper than the preparation formerly nsed for the purpose,—• P. J. Patebson, Stat. Mgr. undoubtedly morb economical than oil "and lamfblaok| From J. |tf. McKbnzie, Bushy Park Estate, Paim«rston. May 19, 2897. Deab Sirs,--I have great pleasure m ■bating that Bebger's Sheep Branding Com pound that I received from you has given me every satisfaction, and is undoubtedly more eoonomioal than oil and lampblack. I MAM A POINT OF BECOMMENDING IT From Robert Logan, Maritaoga, Hyde, May 19, 1897. Deab S-ihs,~l have used Berger's Branding oil for some years, and have fonnd it so satisfactory th%t I make a point of recommending it. The liquid m the drums is of the same consistency right from top to bottom, and requires no stirring. ONLY TO BS USED TO BE APPRECIATED. From James Taylor, Wairuna, Clinton. May IS, 1897. Dear Sibs,—-J used Bbrger's Branding oil, black and red, last f eaeon on my flock, and I am perfectly satisfied with the results To sheep farmers the preparation is invalu. »b!e, beiog always ready and highly eco nomical, Ib has only to he usedio be'appre dated, GIVEN EVERY SATISFACTION FOR SEVERAIi YEABS. From John Elliot, Glad brook Station, Middlemarch. May 18, 1897. Mr Esar Sibs,—ln reply to your inquiry regarding » kbceb's Sheep Marking Com pound. We hava used this Compound on all our flocks for several years and it has given every satisfaction. It is of even quality and is ready for use. I fiod it laata well, being quite legible on full woolled skins, It. is much more economical than brand made with the old materials (l&mp hlack and oil), ts owing to its ever* quality, there is no waste. Always ready for use. Guaranteed not to injure the wool. Will wash off on ecouricg without leaving a stain. Sold by F. FKHRI MA N. ASHBURTON, N.Z.