COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURION STOCK MARKST.

Mr David Thomas reports upon (he live j stock market m the Ashburtou county f;r the week ending July 13 On Tuesday «t the Aahburtou Yards, the usual weekly sale was held. There was a fair attendance "I farmers, dealers, and others interested, buc their bidding was flack, and a large pro portion of the entry was passed at auction, bub in several oase» found buyers privately, At prices on a pir with last week's sales. Oae line of good hilf-hred ewes were d s posed of privately at 16s 91, and lambs from 9>tolls6il, also a line of prime merino wetbers which I sold at 13s 9d. The entry for the day consisted of 4,000 sheep, 30 head of cattle, and 2 piga, of which my entry comprised—-1,882 aheep, 12 head of cattle, and 2 piga, which I sold at the following pikes :—2O fab ewes, 10s 10d ;34 fat ewes, 10$10 d; 27 fat ewes, 9j 2d ; 30 fat ewes, 10a 9d, 27 fat ewes, 12s ; 36 ewes, lls ; 11 fat eweu, lls 7d ; 64 fat merino wethers, 13a 9.1; 100 lambs, 9*; 145 lambs, 8a 10J ; 22 merino wethers, 7s ; 126 crossbred ewes, 10a Id. Cattle—3 fftt cattle, £5 6s ; 1 fat cow, £5 5s ; 1 fat steer, £4 12;; 2 fat steers, £4 15s; 1 fat cow, £2 103; 1 fat cow, £5 6s ; 2 piga, £2 each.

HORSE MARKET.

Mr David Thomaß reports on bis usual monthly horee f*ir aa follows:—Oa Thurs day, at the Arcade, I held a moac successful sale of horses. There was a large attendance, »od amongst theai buyers from north and south, and the sale ended in entire satiatao fcion *io all concerned. Amongst an entry of 135 horses were to be found a large propor tion of really good uanful draughts, and some wore sold aa high as £40 to £46 for mares and geldings; Hacks were very dull, and very few were plaoed at vendors' prices. ;>f these good aorta were disposed of at from £12 to £18. Out of the tot^l entry 92 head of all descriptions wereplacedand the followingare a few of tha prices:—Unbroken draughts 4338 to £32 ; broken draughts from 3 years to 5 yeara £27, rising by £2 a head up to £46 ; from 6 years to 8 yeara £23 by some range to £44; aged £11 similarly to £35 and £41; screws, £110 ato £7 10s; haoke fioin £5 to £18.

THE A^HBORTOS GUAKBIAN, SATURDAY, JULI 15, 1559

Printed and published by Henry Willis, o Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Proprie tors,' afe their Printing Office, BurceC Street}, Anhburton, \ SATURDAY, July 16, 1899



A ol"- • - I TT<E SHELDON BOOVT. I " In H** St.- j.s, or W h«.t Would Jesus' V.c' \ " I'hft Cnv:irixii>ti <■{ Pmiif. :... <<^" " ■ " His Hf, :!:.-.-: ; , Ki-:-.'.cr." ' I " Malonm Kirk ' ■> " RitviHrd M-<rdy's Seven 1) vk" | "TH.C VI.TADA'IIO" fcftries <;f Ihe-e magnificent-und cntrar.cinj; works is .•■bout ieady for distribution, and will be sent to any ad'hess in the colonie? on receipt, of postage to cover—One book, 21 stamps, Ihe five books, 6d stamps. All Setters must bo maiked "Sheldon," care of "Vitadatio, 1 Melbourne. LADIES, THE • OLLOWING SHOULD INTEREST YOU. Never felt better in her life. Had no idea Vitadatio oould do for her what it has done. " 10th April, 1899 "For a number of yeara I was troubled with indigestion, and what those of our sex know as general weakness in various forma and ways, accompanied by the u«ubl gloomy forebodings and, of course, I find now, unnecessary cares of mind, producing o-l 1 kiads < f disoouraginganticijjaiionp, in which the common impression would constantly intrude itself that life was not the flowery bed of ease that one used to read and sing about in one's childhood's hours. My food did not nourish the body, and I carried about with me, much to my discomforts, an emaciated form, and tin common remark of my friends was, ' How ill you always look.' Although 1 would nob admit the truth of their opinion, yot my own cmecious feeling assured me of the truth of their observation. There were many other a lmenrs which kept in check my former vitality and buoyancy of spit its, which need only be hinted at in a note such as this. In this state of general debility I was advised to take a course of Webber's Vitadatioi I took it regularly for about six weeks, and took, in all, the contents of six large bottles. These wire from the first a great source of help and relief, and I began to put on flesh at the rate of l£lb per week, and I now enjoy the very beat of health. To any of my own ccx, especially thoße who are troublad with en nui, from whatever cause arising, I verily believe a course of Vitadabio will give ibem back the blessing of good health, such a I enjoy, and for which I desire to be truly thankful. Vitadatio shall alwaya have my strong recommendation.—Yours gratefully, M. Sergeant, Sedfern, Sydney, WewSouh Wales Price 5s 6d and 3a 6d per bottle." E. W. HALL, Herbalist, Agent for Aahburboo and District. 6 1



The Aehburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association oi Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on July 14, 1899 :— Wheat—New Prime milling Pearl .- 2a 2d to 2* 2%d „ „ Tuscan... 2a 2i to 2s 3d „ „ Hunter's 23 )£d to 2* Id Q a (;ji—Duns ... la to Is Id Danish ... Is to la Id Canadians Is 3d to Is 41 Sparrowbills Is Id to is 2d Barley—Malting, piime, 2s 6d to <2b 9d loferior 2a to 2s 3d ChaS—Good oUsheaf 30j Grass Seed—Old pasture, Is 8d to 2a New  la 3d to Is d The above are prices current p»id to farmers on trucks at Ashburton.



TEEES FOR SALE, i ac\ nnn pinus insign]s 90 000 MACROC!ARPA 100,000 LAROH 1 n AAA FRUIT TREES XO,UUU (all kinds) ia f\r\f\ ORK A MENTAL JLU,UUU TREKS & SHUUBB c ono Gm IOE rosks 3f\f\f\ WALNUTS AND n \J\J\J Spanish Chestnuts, AND THE MANY OTHER PL4NTS, ROOTS, ETC., FOUND IN A LARGK NURSERY STOCK. SPECIAL OFF SB.



The proposed Young Men's Club deserves the Bupporb of every citixan. And it is hoped that the young men themselves will appreciate the efforts now being made to establish an institution for their own benefit in Ashburton. As the youtha of our colony become better educated, and elevated to a higher moral plane by such helps and associa tions as the proposed Oiub will undoubtedly afford them, they will become more respected and betber citizens. They will no longer be found loitering and wasting their money in questionable ways, and as " the apparel oft denotes the man" they will become more particular in the choice of their tailors. Mkssbs Cbatghead and Berryman are evidently keeping "up to date" as The Leading Tailors and Outfitters of Ashburton. Their immense atock ot new winter goods comprise the newest styles and materals a? now worn at Home, and of course their long established reputation for fib and workman ship need only be pointed out to visitors and strangers who may wish to know where to find the best tailors and to get entire " satis faction.' Ladies also find their ordera for tailor made costumes executed by this firm in the latest styles most satisfactory, and at the mosb reasonable prices.



All Fruit Trees and Roses that die iv Plan ing WILL BE REPLACED by hav ing new trees supplied to the Purchaser at the Nursery free of cost. Order early and go secure best selection. thomaTsealy, NURSERYMAN, ETC, RIVER BANK, ASHBTJhTON, Telephone No 50. P. 0. Box 32, J. V. DE BEEE VTEW LINES IN E.P. WARE, DIRECT FROM THE CELEBRATED MANU FACTURERS WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. This is the finest quality ENGLISH PLATE, on hard white metal. New Designs In a big range of prices. Inspection Invited. CLOCKS, CLOCKS, CLOCKS,



WE want fakmejrs to know mH A T WE HAVE IN STOCK RA.NSOMES & HORNSBY PLOUGH SHARES, all bizos. ALSO— CASTOR OIL, CYLINDRINE OIL, ROOT PULPERS, OORN CRUSHERS, HORSE HOES, EXCELSIOR GARDEN TOOLS, lever harrows, steel horse collars little wonders, easy ch\trs for lawn and verandah, AND THE FAMOUS DAISY OARTS. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR MeOormiek H,EAI*£SI«. & BINDER AND STERLING BICYCLES : I Morrow, Bassett \& Ca, | ASHBURTON, M. PRIEST, Manager.



New lines suitable for presentation from £1 to £10, Every time piece regualated and guaranteed. JJiW£LLEBy7eWELLBEY Always tha largest assortment in Ashbur ton to choose from. New Goods by every mail. ROTHERHAM AND WATERBURY WATOHEH A SPECIALTY. lam making a special feature in nu faeturisng Jewellery to order, being the only PRACTICAL Jeweller in the district. Old Jewellery Remade. Watch repairing. Only ompetenb workmen employed. J. V. DE" BEER, (Late S. Salek) THE LEADING JEWELLER & WATCHMAKER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. j



Established 1880. Telephone 69 IJAKER~BROS~ FURNISHING TTNDERTAKERS DRNISHiNG U NDERTAKERP DIRECT Importers of Best and Lates Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHING FUNERALS conducted with th' greatest care and satisfaction, at mosl reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanut Road and Gw- Srrest.fj, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory.



ART CLASSES, ETHEL S^ JONES, C^EBTIFIC ATE Dart fceaoher, Canterbury J C)llegQ School of Art; Free Student Technical Scho A of Design, Wellington ; Pupil of JamesM. N^irn, VVellington. Instructions given in all branches of Art, Painting from Life, and Sketching from Nature, in Oi! or Water Colour. For particulars apply to Mr John Wilson Buruetfc street. j nO C X E R E L S.—Some First Ci*eß Cockerels, Qrpio^tons, Wyandottee, j Eta, for sale cheap at ?&hUAH Yards* ,



QUALITY TELLS A TALE - PROVED BY THE FACT THAT NEARLY - 7 out of every 4 «? the whole population of Men, Women,and Children DRINK or Hlende«f Weus. fhe above statement, after 1s years' trial, should convince both the trade and public 'that N. m. & Co.'s Pure Teas cannot be equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4dper Ib. more money, and you will be convinced ours have no equal for Quality. TO THE DEAF.—A rich lady, cured of her Deafness and noises in the head by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, has sent £1000 to his Institute, so that deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drums may hay, them free. Apply to Department, NS. The Institute, "Longcott," Gunnerabury London, W , EogkEji,'



GIGANTIC ! ni w 4 prvp w: *T I? I. jJL i!i A It i 1S: vj i "*< ■ ; Xj Vj OF DRAPERY & CLOTHING. OKOWDB OF CUSTOMEES, GaEATJiR BARGAINS THAN EVER 17 VERY ARTICLE IN STOCK MUST POSITIVELY BE SOLD. Jbi ALL LINEN TABLING 9|d per yard H*EAVY DOUBLE BED SHEETING 9ld  „ NEW PA.TTERN CRETONNES 4fd „ „ LADIES' STRONG CORSETS 2s 34 P^r pair LADTES 1 BLAOK CASHMERE HOSE lg per pair LADIES'H.B. HANDKERCHIEFS Islld perdozen FANCY DRESS BUTTONS (all colors) Id per dozen MEN'S TREVESIAN OORD TROUSERS ... . 5a lid per pair MEN'S COLORED MOLE TROUSERS 3s lid per pair MEN'S COLORED FRAME FELT HATS ... . 3g Hd each A. P. WILLIAMSON, TANCRED'STREET.



EA.ST WTJECIC.ET H. M. JONES. FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. 111 ' ''«On ' ' '" POLICIES CURRENT from •y I>ayw to IS Months, according to Value Purchased. £51 per Week for Total Disablement up to Ten Weeks. J330 for Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pianos, Organs, and Cycles. Cash purchasers from 10s will receive a Policy good for Seven-Days. CHEAP STATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. Boxed Stationery, 6d and Is lines, top value j specially £put op in Londor or my own trade. Fancy and t Tinted Note Paper and Envelopes. AGENTS FOR MIJ.NER AND THOMPSON S — PIANOS — By Brinemeadi: and Sons, Hopkinson, Gobb and T)T A ~\T/~\O Kallmao, Wagner, Collard and Ollard, Broad- JrIAiNUIJ wood, Haake, Spaethe, Channell and Son, Lipp — PIAINOS— and Sohn. -ORGANS- By Bell and Co, Smith, and the'Needham Company, i~\~f) (~^ A "NTQI Willcox Rnd White, Mason and Hamlin, the Chicago Co m X\vJTxX.lAi IO pany. Palace Organ Company, and other makers. -UUGAINB- From 1O» to dJSSO. OKOANS From ... .« ... ... .~ .« 10s per month PIAISOB „ ... - ... .~ SOS  „■ LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. — Best Cash Value Obtainable. Latest Books by every Mail, at Published Prices for Gash. Magazines and Periodicals, at LOWEST CASH PRICES in all Departments. Equal to Chrißbchurch and Dune din Bouses. Do your Business here and keep the Trade in the District INSPECTION INVITED. c. m.Tones. NOTICE ! NOTICE ! NOTICE ! THAT THE First Stock - Taking Sale IS N( W ON. JULY Ist till 3l»t A GALA. MONTH FOR KEEN BUYEKS. EVERYTHING AT BARGAIN PRICES, AND NOT OLD STOCK BUT NEW GOODS. VISIT XJS WITHOUT DELAY. NOETHCOTE & HEFFORD, " THE CORNER." ' SHEARMAN BROS. GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WIN! & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. Cheapest and best House In Ashburton. SYSTEM UF BUSINESS:— (1.) BUYING AND SELLING FOR OASH. {2. SELLING AT THE SMALLEST POSSIBLE PROFIT, (3.) MARKING ALL GOODS IN PLAIN FIGURES. (4.) GIVING THE BEST ATTENTION TO CUSTOMERS. (5.) SELLING ONLY RELIABLE GOODS. A LL CORDIALLY INVITED TO INSPECT OUR GOODS. NONE PRESSED TO BUY. ORDFRS BY POST OR TELEPHONE D&SPATCHED WITH PUNCTUALITY GOODS DELIVERED DAILY. •"■; '■ ■ •0« li" ""' SHEARMAN BROS., WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROOERS, IRONMONGEFS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MA'ftKBT HOUSE, BURKETT STREET, ASk BURTON Telephone No 55



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GOOD NEWS FOB ALL. I FIJI f^ LAV TON, formerly of ' a Ju • \J East Street, complying ! with the wishes of former patrons, bega to inform them and the pub'io generally, that he has recommenced buainep* in the Arcade opposite Mr T* Bullock's (ffico" IF YOU WANT STYLE, FIT, & SOUND WORKMANSHIP, GO TO W. B\ CLAYTON, His seleotion of Tweeds, Fancy Coatings, etc, are the best in the Colony. A grand me of Heavy Saddle and Chipping Norton West of England Tweeds, at prides to suit everybody f. F. CLAYTON, PRACTICAL TAILOR. BULLOCK'S AKCADE' 5 220 SMITH'S Premier Wheat Dressing OUR New Season's Supply of this Dressing has now arrived, and its ever increasing sale each year proves its popularity, IT IS A THOROUGH BMUT PRE VENTATIVE. it is easy to use, dissolving in cold water. It hastens instead of retarding germination, and is very much cheaper than any other dressing— ls per paclie*. Sufficient for 20 bushels of seed, ABhburtonDrugGo 9 Ltd f WHOLESALE * RETAIL AGENT?. OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (Late of London), TS NOW in Ashburton, and may be found at the Commercial Hotel. ORDERS may be lefb with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Stndio, Arcade Chambers, Aahburton, or at Commercial Hotel. 6 252 A RARE OPPORTUNITY. FOR SALE, at " cull " prices-Purebred Wyandotte Cockerels and Pullets. Wyandottes are good winter layers and excellent table fowls, and are amongst the handsomest of domestic Poultry. Apply •• MAIL " OFFICE, or PELHAM YARDS, Peter Street Ashburton. - THINGS - WORTH KNOWING mHAB You can SAVE MONEY^if you Buy your Boots from NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES. East Street, Ashburtom BOOTS & SHOE« Of Every Description Made to Measure. Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment) being exercised as to Formation of the Feet, Workmanship and Materials Guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE. Brpg^Your Repairs to — NICHOLAS & PICKFOHD, Late McDonald & MoDiabhid. SPECIAL BARGAINS AT New Zealand CLOTHING FACTORY. AS our Half-Yearly Stocktaking takes place on July 15, we shall bring for ward a number of SPECIAL LINES that we are determined to clear before that date. Below are a few :— 50 Men's Black and Drab Hard Hats Is each 22 doz Ties, ail shades, clear at _ la „ 15 ,» Boys' Tweed Caps M „„ 6d  5 lt Men's and Boys' Polo Caps 3d  12  Boys' Paper Collars ,„ Id per box 6  Ladies' and Children's Slippers, la per pair 3 „ Men's Felt Slippers .„ Is 6d „ „ 7 „ Boys' all-wool Jerseys from 2s lid each Also —35 PACKING CASES, Some Zinc Lined. HALLENSTEIN BROS, A. G. BARTON, Manager. VET AN TED Known—Ladies' Pretty I VV Walking Shoes in great variety at MILLOR's Zealandis* Boot Store,



INCANDESCENT GAS-LIGHT. (WELSBAOH PATENTS) GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. ~_(x) HAYI VG made Special and more Advantageous Terms with the Aus tralasian Incandescent Gas Light Company, Limited,, and being ap pointed Sole Agent for Ashburton, I am now able to offer you these burners at the following reduced prices :■— No Householder can afford to be any longer without the Incandescent Light. The 0 Burner gives FIVE TIMES the light of &d ordinary gas burner with consumption of less than TWO-THIRDS of the gas. w. j.~adams, PLUMBER AND GASFITIEB, REMOVED 'TO NEW PBEMISRS, NEXT ORANGE HALL BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON. BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TjlOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHKR CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by -FRIJEDI^AJMDIiJtS, BBOH, Limited., DAVID THOMAB, this iv.z.. farmers co-ojpJiiiSATrivis A SMOOIATION OF CAINTMSItBURY, Limited., oa ALBERT ROBEKTS, AGWNT, A.Blibnrton. OAHTEBBUJRY FEOZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary. — 22,000 — COOKING I! 111 if II RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY Mf z: p"s| j|s THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTING"REQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat n the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Ti .< j inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers: Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK. SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 316 New Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABLISHED* «. _ 185 9 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THEPEEMIEE AJSD WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES—^OOJJOO. FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— ' RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MAOHMES, &0., ACOEPTBD AT LOWEST 9URRBNT RaTKH E. W. HA.EMEE AGENT



V3HKURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOGIPTY, HpHE SOCIETY is bow taking MONEY X ON DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Months Qh'yer cent, all particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. Office: Tanored Street Bicycle Harvest. LANDELLS & SON, ENGINEERS & BIOYOLE MAKERS BCREKTT STREET. NEXT THE CITTB. TO the Farmer* and General Pablio" Ashburton,—We beg to state that we have reaped a harvest in Bicycle*, havir just landed a big consignment of first-class jiggers at £14 10s. Wa are the oldest bicycle firm in Ashburton and intend to uphold our reputation. Agents for White Flyers, Radge- Whit-, worth, Waverleye, Cyolops, The Parrot, eto Repairs by experts. All work guaran teed T. H. Undbim.., [b,, uhdbuxi ) i^k A Ta> Jit ■■s^Lm "* ,- m£MK£\ T.H. UNDRILL AND CO., T7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, JD URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. I NOTICE OF REMOVAL. ASHBURTON I*o 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. mHE Society has REMOVED its Office X from The Post Office Buildings, Cameron Street) To ARCADE CHAMBERS, Burnett) Street, in the Old Bank Building. Office Hours: From 9.30 to 12, and 2 to | 4 p.m., and 7 to 8,30 every pay night. FRED. MAKEIG, 5 100 Secretary. LOOK "" CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMEBS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the la twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Stoats \nd Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Faotory and Oante r bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTB I WRITE FOR PRICES «o G. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. A. AGEE, ARCHITECT, Etc. THOSE about to BUILD will do well to pay a visit to my Office in the Arcade Chambers, where PLANS OF LATEST DESIGNS in Villas, Shops, Cottages, etc., may be seen* My Extensive Practice as a British Architect for many years in Lo&don enables me to introduce the moat Useful Household Conveniences, combined with Elegance and Economy. A. AGE Hi ARCHITECT Etc. 6 bi JtooUn W LADIES' RINGS I KEEPERS And I IKfsQT RiNOS Gold Watches Silver Watches QOU) /W SiIVC/' CHAINS Brooches, &c.