THE ASHBUETON GUARDIAN: TUESDiY, DECEMBER 5, 1899.

Printed and published by Hknry Willis o Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Propria tors, at their Printing Office, Burnt* Street, Ashbarton, TUESDAY, Deoembdf 5. 1693,



J.V. DEBEEE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, TTAS jnab received the first consignment of his XMAS GOODS IN GOLD AND SILVER, Consisting of WATCHES, ALBERTS, MUFFCHAINB, BROOCHES, BANGLES, STUDS, LINKS, PENDANTS, BELT CLASPS, And numerous novelties m the latest design! and at prices to suit the timesi INSPECTIONINVITED. All Goods Marked m Plain Figures A Farther Shipment of the Celebrated ROTHERHAM 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~BEEK, :(Late S. Salek) 7 EAST STREET, ASHBDRTON



T. U. Undriix j [c. dhdbill T H. UNDEILL AfcD CO., T7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, r URNISHIN6 UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQuSITK ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Vfnathi a Stock. —-J Private Address, Peter Sbnet, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; alao oare ef Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2



JgSSjL Sound the PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED """■ MISS^OARSOE mEAOHER of Pianoforte and Organ, JL For terms, etc., apply afc Residence Corner of Willo and William Swreeta near Wakanui Road East. *9*



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, whioh was under my management for over seven years, and have PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, whioh is the property of the Bank of New Zealand Assets Board, ia still trading under the name of Rollitt & Co., so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to addrejs all orders to THOMAS ROLLITT, WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBUftTON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleased to supply you with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAN As SHARPS, at lowest ourrent rates* FOR SHE 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, when Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholders, can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Bran, and Sharps m exchange. Please Note—The Canterbury Mills have lately refused to do Gristing, but Farmers can always rely on getting their Wheat exchanged at the Farmers' Co-operative, THOMAfROLUTT, WAKANDI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 265 ASHBURTON.



iJUBILEL BFFEESHME4T ROOMS BURNE (0 STREET. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. H. H. "CA P 0 N HAVING taken over the above Refresh ment Rooms, trusts that he will receive the liberal support of the Public, who may rely on getting the best ot attention. Dinners from 12 to 2p m daily. Refresh' ments at all hours, up to 10 p.m. H.H.O. will make a specialty of Catering for Balls, Parties, Picnics, etc.—town or ountry Terms on applicationl



J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGNWRITER, Exg. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to their interest to consult J. L. HIGGS, as he does tha work himself v therefore there is no second profit to pay. His ability is well known as formerly signwriter to Mr J. Wilson, with whom he haa severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all classes of painting and house decorations. ARTIST'S MATERIALS, and latest eslgna m WALL PAPERS, m stock. TANOBEIT"sTBEET.



i New Millinery Call and see the new aeleo I tions of the. latest Millinery including Paris models m Hats and Bonnetta. Grand Seleotion of new Prints for blouses metallia prints^ prints from 3£d guaran teed to wash. New Laces, C B Corsets, P D Corsets and all the best makes from Is lid, Umbrellas, Sunshades from Is upwards. Men's Boater Hats great variety at lowest pcssible price. Ladies' and Gents' Boots splendid stock bought at lowest prices, evary pair guaranteed* [asjaifiostit stnjlc <>i arp ets, Brussels, JTapasbry Sqmrea, also Blankets and 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 Crescent Bicycle, best m Canterbury, £17 10a.



38 B ack Brochu Costumes excellenb value loly goods, 2s 3d, 2a 6d, 3s, 3b 6d, to 5s d. —————————____________________ Black & Navy Coating Serges Is 4d, la 6Jd Js Ud, 2s 3d, 2b lift Nuns' Veiling. Cream, White, Pink, Corn flour, Green, Sky, from la per yard. Kid Gloves all sizes is 6d upwards, Cycling; Gloves, Evening Gloves all prices and shades from 6d. 100 dozen Ladies' Handkerchiefs bought a big reduction m Home market. A large stock of Linoleums and Floor cloths from best English manufacturers, splendid value, ,



FOR BEST VALUE IN SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY. -GO TO ANDREW 0R R. 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.



LINES WORTH INSPECTING JF YOU WANT "GOOD VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY,' "OurllSpot Cash Purchases/ 9 12 PIECES DAMASK TABLING 3; Special Job ?8 DOZEN TOWELS; Special Job 18 PIECES SHEETINGS (All Widthe); Special Job 30 PIECES CRETONNES (Lovely Patterns); Special Job 24 MNOY DRESS BTU™<<tote New); Special 1 CASE OF BLOUSE PRINTS; Special Job 1 CASE OF GALATEAS AND DRILLS (Special Job) 38 MEN'S TWEED SUITS to be sold at 29s 6d, 37s 6d, 60s 22 DOZEN MEN'S CRUSH HATS; Special Job 123 DOZEN NEW SCARFS, for Ladies and Gentlemen We are fully Stocked m ALL Departments. TBY OUR DRESSMAKING, And place your Orders for Christmas early, to avoid disappointment NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD CASH DRAPERS, "THE CORNER," SHEEP SHEARS" ™" SHEEP SHEARS. T.U.S. 8.8.A. T.U.S. 8.8.A The Best Brands obtainable at very lowest rates. Also TURKEY STONE 3 and OIL for above. ALL NEW AND SPECIALLY SELECTED. 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. Jnst m time for the Dry Weather, AT W. H. COLLINS & COS., " HtKDWAEE EMPORIUM." EAST STREET ASHBURTON. Telephone —14 & J5, p,o. 80x—35.



WOOLSTON Steam Woo! Works, CHRISTCHURCH. (Established 1868.) THE Undersigned begs to notify that he is SCOURING as heretofore. Sqaatters' Consignments to the Christ church or Woolston Stations will receive prompt attention. Quick Despatch and Lowest Bates. T. YOEK. M . BLUE Derwenb Potatoes Is 6d per bag, or two bags for 2s lid ; Fig Potatoes .s per Bag. Delivered free within the Belts. Fletcher Bros, Cash Supply Stores.



MONEY TO LEND PEIVATELY. TANORED STREET, Next Gas Compant's Offices Jty[ONEY ~TO LEND According to Arrangement from £5 AKD UPWARDS, Upon any Security. TRADE"BILLS Privately "Discounted. Weekly or. Monthly Payments 'can be arranged. All Business Strictly Confidential. DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. A ENT FOR-Son Fire Insurance Office and Canton-Marine Tnsiuranee Office. NOW on View—s,ooo Christmas and Now Year Cards. One of the largest and best selections ever seen m Ashbarton. Com prising Handpainbed Cards, Black and White Cardß. Cellulaid Cards, Mechanical Cards, ! Autograph Cards, Comic Cards, Boxes, Packets, Fancy Calendars, etc. Imported direct, and marked at the lowest possible prioe. Inspection Invited.- A. H> Williams. Tancred Street. pHERTSEY-This is a new adverMsT- V-/ ment, reminding you thab if you have not yet tried M'Kenzie's Hondai-Lanka Tea, you're behind the times. Go to Mr John son's Store tnd get it,



BOOTS. BOOTS Gigantic Sale Now On TUBT arrived and opened up a grand assortment of up-to-date BOOTS AND SHOES FOR THE HOLIDAY AND SUMMER SEASON Special Lines Women's Button Shoes 7a 6d Women's Kid Lace Shoe 3, only 6s lid TAN GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY. .Strong School Boots from 5s 6d, Good Bluchers, nailed, 5s 6d. largest stock m town to CHOOSE FROM, REPAIRS done Promptly and ab Moderate Charges. FEED NOKES, CASH BOOT SHOP, Next Door Bank of New Zealand, JjAST STREET, ASHBURTON. NEW STRAWS, Flowers, Ribbons w .. Ruchin«B» Uioves, Veilings, Laces, Muslins, Prints, Embroideries, Caliooes, Flannelettes, Dress Goods, and lovely Summer Capea and Jackets now to hand. The making of Underclothing, Pinafores, Aprons, Sun Bonnets, and Dresses still receives first attention at Mrs A&cobn's.



FRANK CURTIS, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER TiIAKMERS and Visitors to Ashburton L 1 will find Mrs McGregor's Refresh menb Rooms, ab the corner of East and Burnett Streets, the moat central and best m town. Hot Luncheons daily from 12 to 2. Tea, coffee and light refreshments at al hours. Confectionery and fruib of the best Iways m stock. ANTElTknown—That Mitchell & Turner have taken Temporary Premises below Mr Burnard's, there to make a display of the largest range of Oilcloths and Linoleums ever shown m ABhburton. ~~~~"OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (L te of London), XTISITS Ashburton and surrounding Dis- V tricts every four months—viz, March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton . or at Commercial Hotel"



JUST LANDED. A OHOIOE SELECTION OF THE MOST FASHIONABLE JEWELLERY. 'Also, watches ajsd clocks By all the Leading Makers. PECTACLES TO SUIT ALL SIGHTS. GEORGE~~JESSON, WATCHMAKER, ffiast Street, Ashburton, Frank Curtis. THE LEADING UP TO DATE Watchmaker, & Jeweller JUST ARRIVED FROM HOME NEW IGOODS FOR CHEISTMAS SEASON. I HA YE now the largest and best assorted stock m East Street. INSPECT INSPECT- A fresh consignment of the latest and most up-to-date styles IN Rothemm Watchet* also NICKEL WATCHES made to my own order These watches are fast becoming the FAVOURXTE WATCH m the district for STERLING WORTH AND TIME KEEPING. LARGE ASSORTMENT vat m of NEW DESIGNS m rings, brooches, bangles, ! alberta, ladies' chains, etc., etc., m gold and ! silver. WEDDING RINGS AND KEEPERS of 1 my own make 18 carat, guaranteed best value m town m all sizes and shapes. I have just landed a MACHINE for ALTERING the above RINGS to ANY SIZE without cutting or m any way injuring the ring. Altered while you wait. REPAIRS AS USUAL, neat, workman like, prompt, and reasonable.



ECONOMY IN SHEEP SHEARS BHE UNRIVALLED T.U.S. SHEEP SHEARS. WONDERFUL REBULTB, UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY. 3,S4O:SHfiEP|SHORN WITH ONE PAIR !/g,S. SHEARS. Good Tools give goodiwork. Well-Bnorn fleeces bring higher price*, and 1 no man can do good work with bad Shears. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. TyE have besn appointed Agents forJAihburton by the Goold Bicycle Co., Ltd., for the Sale of their famous RED BIRD BIOYCLEB. Throughout the World to-day the Red Bird is recognised as the highest development m Cycle Construction. r&Trm ehaßWon^1O'°OO'Wbich hS -^^-Iniydu^oVng FURTHER PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION. GROCERIES. GROCERIES. ! ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE CASH PRICES, None hut the best Brands of Goods m Stock. | Give us a Trial and we guarantee to give you Satisfaction. CHEAPEST AKD BEST HOUSE IN ASHBUETON. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE IN TEAS, mmmmmm *Q* "innm mn a SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. MARKET ROUSE, BUBSSETT STREET, ASIIBURTON Telephone No 53



Hew PthH Mwwi Ogibpp : A: tf • BIBTABLISHED' L «. 18 3 9 CAPITA L^dtrF'MILLION. Tim^'MMim A^lf""iiAIiTHIlST COLONIAL ' 00MPAB1, NOT^.D fOB PROMPTNESS A2STD LIBBBALIT? PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— FIRE AND "mAMINE R/SgS. ALSO,— EtSJZS ON GROWING CROPS, rHBBSHItfG MAOHINKS, *0,, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST 2URTIENT RaTl^- E W. HANMJSH AOBNT,



Ashburton Furniture Warehouse. — WICKBR AND*'FANCY CHAIRS — if^'O^'-^ •■ IS With" and withoub la New And Choice \{r />6^-//^^^Osr\l Cushions, Design at wM^f^CftfiS^ At Price ß to suit' ■ Seduced Pbicks *rrS*s3lO{ :^%k from 5/6 each. Linoleums, Carpeta, '/ :;! ■ ;:' " } A choice assortment Rugs, Tapestries, ''•^//' *"'^V.'-)?" i '•'"/ "-<""' \'J'■■':■[ of Cretonnes, for Cretonnes, Mats, :.-/ ,/•■• ....._ r .,.,.-,7-"-;; : -;'; ; ) Toilet Ware, etc. ;;: ..--_ \:^' :■.. .-; ; ; : ;.: >';h Cubh ions, to choose ';■'.■':- ■ " ,-'■•■.'.^ -'■ ■ -.' ";-:": ■;'.'■ ■"•'' from. irry£tINIXUJOSJHi o all kinds made on the Premises* Large Stocks of BEDSTEADS always on hand and arriving direct from Maker*. T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite '.Arcade.



MELLO R'B ZEALANDI A BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TS the Most RELIABLE House for|GOODBAND CHEAP BO3TS. Our aim is to give you the best taluk for uttlbJmoney. HONESTY ia oui Policy. We viV not Guarantee youjan articlejunlees we knowjt willjgive you^-every^Satisfaction. One Trivia alljwejaiik—Our Goode^Sell themselves. •"■Bill— J. MELLOE, TANCRED BTBEET, 6SHBUFT3J*



BELFAST AND FAIKFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TmOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON." MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt, or 2 Owt. SACKS. Orders received b/ FBIEDLANDER BROS., Limited.,! DJLVVD THOMAS, OR THE W. 56. FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE -fl BSOCIATION OF CAJNTERBURY, Limited., CANTERBUEY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PKODUOE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. a 80 V, WAYMOUTH Secretary.



TO MY CLIENTS. T AM PREPARED TO DISPOSE OF ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIELD FBEEZING WOKKS, TO BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. Is would be well to give me particulars prior to cheep being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON



K. T. CLAEK, GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Tanceed Street, Next to McDonnell and Compton's Stables Samples of Wheat, Oats, Barley, Clover, and other Seada submitted to Buyers, and highest price obtained AGENT for all kinds of Farm Machinery. 2£ per cent commission added only to cost price I am a purchaser of all kinds of Farm Produce, Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Beeswax, Honey, Horse Hair ; Cash given BUTTER—Now that the shipping season has started, I am prepared to treat with farmers for aalt butter for shipment) Home. Boxes supplied. Call for circular Farmora' and Tradesmen's Books kept, Debts collected, Houses let, Farms sold; Trust Money to lend at current rates I AM AGENT FOR- Howden and Montcrief's Famous Garden Seeds Murchison'e Scrub Exterminator—Sudden death to the Californian Thistle Jardoo Fertiliser—A new discovery for growing Pot Plants, and for garden use Field and Gardsn Manures supplied from five tone down to i-ewt bags Knowle'a Reliable Insecticides for destroy ing Scale, Blight, etc, on Fruit Trees and Flowerß; grow Fruit, not diseased stumps ; death to the greran and bluck aphis now attacking Roses ; information given re all insect and fungoid pests Clark's Ca'f Feeder—One of the greatest successes of modern dairy appliances Preaervatia, for preserving Butter ; greatly used now m all factories m Victoria Vickery Egg Preservative—Will keep Eggs fresh for J2 months Roberts' Simplex Incubators —Poultry Banners should see this machine A and W McCarthy's Fithiog Tackle and Gudb Kemp's Patent Sheep Branding L"quid— The Australasian saya this branding fluid is the best we have ever used BICYCLES—I have been appointed Agent for the Raleigh and Hollis Bicycles. The 1-iALBiGH is one of the highest grade machines made ; it is not a cheap machine ; do not buy cheap machines ; the best is always the cheapest m the end. The price is—Specials £28, Racers £26, Road Racers £25, Light Roadsters £22 10s; Ladies' Bicyclea from £20 to £25 The Hollis (now all the rage m the North Island) is made by J; Hollis and Sons, Birmingham, England, Gun and Rifle Manu facturers—(Hollis' Guns have a world-wide reputation, and need no advertising). This machine I can recommend, as it is impossible for this firm with their reputation to make an inferior article. The price is exactly the same aa the English factory figure, viz—£2o for Lady's or Gentleman's Easy terms oan be arranged for either machine j a 12 months guarantee given. I offer you as follows Potatoes (table) Is 9d per sack ; Oat Sheaf Chaff £2 10a per ton, whole Oats 6s per Back, Crushed Oats 6a per sack, Chick Wheat 5s per sack, Factory Cheese 6d per Ib, Bacon (whole) 7d, Califoraian Onions 13s per caee of lOOibs net; Butter Cases, for export, 2a each ; all delivered free, Sacks to* be re turned. 10 26



Maw to Cur« a Sprain Last fall I sprained my left hip while handling some heavy boxes. The doctor I called on said at first it was a slight strain and would soon be well, but it grew worse, and the doctor then said I had rheumatism. Ib continued to grow worse and I could hardiy get around co wotk. I went to a drug store, and the druggist recommended me to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm* I tried it, and one half of a 50 cent bottle cured me entirely. I now recommend ib to all my friends—F A Babcock, Erie, Pa. It is for •ale by Ashbgrton Drug Co



boiis: Pimples. Sure Signs of impure Bfood. Do not think that washes and oint ments can cure eruptions of the skin. They cannot. The cause is deeper, even down m the very blood itself. Purify your blood, and your skin will be smooth and clear. Mr. James Johnson, of South Forbes, New South Wales, sends us his photo graph, and says: "My whole body was almost covered with boils. Beading about AVER'S Sarsipamia I thought I would try it. I took one bottle, and was entirely free from any eruption what ever. My eyesight was greatly strengthened Mr. Johnson's eyesight was strength ened because the Sarsaparilla is such a wonderful nerve tonic. For impure blood and weak nerves there is no remedy m the world equal to it. You cannot enjoy good health if your bowels are constipated. Ayer's Pill* cure constipation every time. Prepared by Dr. J. C, Ayer * Co., Lowell, Mau., U.&A.



THE New Zealand CLOTHINC FACTORY TS now Showing a Large And Varied Assortment of NEW & SEASONABLE GOODS. GREY FRAME HATS, CUBA FRAME HATS. BLACK FRAME HATS, EN ME LATEST SHAPES AND STYLES. ALSO STRAW HATS IN GREAT VARIETY} See oar Tennis Trousers and Shirts. S»e oar .New Suitings for Summer Wear. Sea oar Ready Made Clothing. See onr Boys' Norfolk Suits. See our Boys' Washing Blouses. See onr New Ties, etc., etc, SUITS 10 MEASURE. FIT QUARANTEED. NEW ZfS4XjANI> CLOTHING FACTORY. ¥. H. BEOKINGSALB, Manager.