THE ASHBURTON GDABDIAN .• WEDNESDAY, NOYEMBEK 29, iß§o.

Printed and published by Hbnby Willis o Pater Street, Ashburton, for the Proprl* tors, at) their Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbarton,



1 MISS OABSON. rpEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ, X For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wills and William Street* near Wakanui Road East. 1$ £ WEDNESDAY, Norwntwr 29,1898.



WAKINOI ROLLER PLOtJR MILLS, 9 285 ASHBURTON* I - , ■ , , ■ &s£&m Sound the PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED



JUBBLEL REFRESHMENT ROOMS BURNE T STREET; UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. H. H. ~CAPON 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 beib ot attention. Dinners from 12 to 2p m daily. Refresh* meats at all hours, up to 10 p.m. ' H.H.G. will make a epeoialty of Catering for Balls, Parties, Picnics, etc.— town or oun try- Terms on application' T. H. Undbiix j [c, ohdhiu, asm ?*&, ftx **& ißF£ £k SSt&fik '*- -IP **T 3r :T ** r ®fS} . mJQs / Saiiflr^Bffijff?^^ " .s^swCsKt^ T H. UNDJRILL AfoD CO., T7!URNJSHING UNDERTAKERS, X? URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. PoUuhed Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths n Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Btreeti, directly behind Oddfellows' H»il; »l«o c*re «| Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 J. V. DE BEEB, WATCHMAKER «fr JBWELtEB, TTAS just reoeived the first consignment of his XMAS GOODS IN GOLD AND SILVER, Consisting of WATCHES, ALBERTS, MUFFCHAJNB* BROOCHES, BANGLES, STUDS, LINKS, PENDANTS, BELT CLASPS, And numeroas novelties in the latest designv and at prices to suit the times; INSPECTIONINVITED. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures A Further Shipment ol the Celebrated ROTHERHAM LEVER WATCHEB JUST TO HAND. Alio- THRIE DOZEN HARVEST WATCHES AT 9/e, Best Value in Canterbury. REPAIRS AS USUAL— Prompt Neat, Reasonable. SBIGHT TESTING A SPECIALTY. j. v.de"beeb,. ;{Late S. Salek) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON TO ALL MY OLD CLIENT^ 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 Assets Board, is still trading under the name of' Rollitt ft Co,, so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to address all orders to THOMAS ROLLITT* WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBUBTONI On and after Ootober lit, I shall be pleased to supply yon with first-class ; ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAN & SHARPS, at lowest current rates*! FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, T 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»Shareholders, oan leave their Wheat and get Flour, Bran, and Sharps in exchange. Please Note—The Canterbury Mills hate lately refused to do Gristing, but Farmers can always rely on getting their Wheat exchanged at the Farmers' Co-operative. THOMAS~ROLLITT.



New Millinery Gall and see the new seleo tions of the. latest Millinery including Paris models in Hats and Bonnetti. Grand Selection of new Prints for blonses metalliaprintS; prints from 3£d guaran teed to wash. New Laceß, 0 8 Corsets, P D Corsets and all the best makes from Is lid, Umbrellas, Sunßhades from Is upwards* Men's Boater Hats great variety at lowest possible price. Ladies' and Gents' Boots splendid stock bought at lowest prices, every pair guaranteed. lagaifiejntTabojh: of arpeta, Brussels, Tapasfcry Squires, also Blankets and i Flannels.



J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, PAPERH ANGER, SIGNWRITER, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to their interest to consult J. L, HIGGS, as he does the work himself, therefore there is no second profit; to pay. His ability is well known as formerly Bignwrlter to Mr J. Wilson, with whom he has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN .FREE For all classes of painting and house decorations. ARTIST'S MATERIALS, and latest) a signa in WALL PAPERS, in stock. TANCBEIT~STBI!ET.



WOOLSTON Steam Wool Works, OHRISTOHURCH. (Established 1868.) HfiHE Undersigned begs to notify that JL he la SCOURING as heretofore. Squatters' Consignments to the Christ church or Wools ton Stations will receive prompt attention. Quick Despatch and Lowest Bates. T. YORK. », BLUE Derwent Potatoes Is 6d per bag, or two bags for 2s lid ; Fig Potatoes |Is per Baj?. Delivered free within the Belts.—--Fletchbb Bbos., Cash Supply Stores,



Notwithstanding the Great Advance in Wool we were Fortunate in placing Large Orders at old Prices, which the Public will get the full Benefit of. Customers always well treated. DRESSMAKING in fall Swing, prompt attention to Wedding and Mourning Orders. The Orescent Bicycle, best in Canterbury, £17 10s.



38 Back Broohu CoßtUmes excellent value loly goods, 2b 3d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3b 6d, to 5s a. Black & Navy Coa ting Serges Is 4d, Is 6§d Is lid, 2i 3d, ?s lids Nuns' Veiling. Cream, White, Pink, Corn flour, Green, Sky, from Is 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 in Home market. A large stock of Linoleums and Floor cloths from best English manufacturers, splendid value. i



SHEEP SHEARS. SHEEP SHEARS. T.TJ.S. 8.8.A. T.U.S. 8.8.A The Best Brands obtainable at very lowest rates. Also TURKEY STONES and OIL for above. ALL NEW AND SPECIALLY SELECTED. LAWN MOWERS. LAWN MOWERS i EXCELSIOR,! NEW EASY! AND OBEteCBNT ! At Town Prices, ENGLISH STEEL TRUNKS. I BETTER VALUE than COLONIAL and Less in Price WATEB POTS and BOCKBIS. Just in time for the Dry Weather. AT W. H. COLLINS & COU, "HAEDWARE EMPOKiUM." EAST STREET ASHBURTON. Telephone:-14 & J5, P.O 80x—35. FOR BEST VALUE IN SPRING AND SUMMEI DRAPERY. -GO (EO ANDREW ORR. A New Shipment just opened, purchased in London at the Lowest Possib Price. The Value cannot be surpassed. Inspection and comparison invited. ALL HIGH CLASS DRAPERY.



LINES WORTH INSPECTING. TF YOU WANT "GOOD VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY, 1 "Our Spot Gash Purchases." 12 PIECES DAMASK TABLINGS; Special Job 78 DOZEN TOWELS; Special Job 18 PIECES SHEETINGS (All Widths); Special Job 30 PIECES CRETONNES (Lovely Patterns)/Special Job 24 PIECES FANCY DRESS STUFFS (Quite New); Special Job 1 OASE OF BLOUSE PRINTS; Special Job 1 OASE OF GALATEAS AND DRILLS (Special Job) 38 MEN'S TWEED SUITS to be sold at 29a 6d, 37s 6d, 60a 22 DOZEN MEN'S CRUSH HATS; Special Job 123 DOZEN NEW SCARFS, for Ladies and Gentlemen We are fully Stocked in ALL Departments. TBY OUJR DKESSMAKING, And place your Orders for Christmas early, to avoid disappointment NORTHCOTE & HEFEORD CASH DRAPERS, "THE COBNEB,"



BOOTS. BOOTS Gigantic Sale Now On TUBT arrived and opened up a grand o assortment of up-to-date BOOTS AND SHOES FOR THE HOLIDAY AND SUMMEB SEASON Special Lines Women's Button Shoes 7s 6d Women's Kid Lace Shoes, only 6s lid TAN GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY. itrong School Boots from 6s 6d, Good Bluchers, nailed, 5s 6d. largest stock in town to ohoose from. REPAIRS done Promptly and at Moderate Charges. FEED NOKES, CASH BOOT SHOP, Next Door Bank of New Zealand, EAST STREET, ASH BURTON. NEW BTBAWB, Flowers, Ribbons Ruchinge, Gloves, Veilings, Laces, Muslins, Prints, Embroideries, Caliooes, Flannelettes, Drees Goods, and lovely Summer Capes and Jackets now to hand. The making of Underclothing, Pinafores, Aprons, Sun Bonnebs, and Dresses still receives first attention at Mrs Aloobk's. NOTICE. ALL Persons found Cutting Manuka Scrub on Clearwell Run after 24tb October will bo prosecuted. LQ 184 L. de 0, MALET. l



/ 1 '. /, n. *"" Vr **""rT' V ' ' ' 'Aittif EkWSC* ' Ifl SI [•»*«*-' i>tt<]|| B r'wv-^' THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in no settingTrequired. With Stove Pipe can be worked out n the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Cop er Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tl ■ . eavi REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or doable 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, DUNBDIN.



VI/E HAVE JUST LANDED, Ex "lonic," TWO OASES OF GENUINE "PRIMUS" STOVES. Very handy and eoonomioah PRICE — 180 6d Each. NOW LANDING, ex " Wakanui," A Shipment of FIRST-CLASS SHEFFIELD TABLE CUTLERY, Direct) from the Makers. All new patterns, and lowest quotations in Canterbury. IN STOCK: 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS, BRANDING OILS, TURKEY STONES, Etc. BICYCLES We are Agents for COLUMBIAS, . LOVJELL DIAMONDS, HARTFORDS. VIDETTES, And are still offering the best value in the Colony NEW MACHINES from £14 Cash Good Second-Hand MACHINES from J3S We can also BUILD MACHINES to Older from B*S.A. Farts at very Reasonable figures Hoping to be favored with your patronage CARSON & Co., TEA MERCHANTS, GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. Importers of Bicycles, Hardware, Glass and China. Tancbed Street & Arcade, Ashburton, 1123 FARMERS and Visitors to Ashburton will find Mrs McGregor's Refresh tnent Rooms, ab the corner of East and Burnett Streets, the most central and best in town. Hot Luncheons daily from 12 to 2. Tea, coffee and light refreshments at al hours. Confectionery and fruib of the beet Iways in stook. - W "ANTED Known—That Mitchell & Turner have taken Temporary Premises below Mr Burnard's, there to make a display of the largest range of Oilcloths and Linoleuma ever shown in Aibburbon* i



ECONOMY IN SHKEP SHEARS ■TEE UNBIVALLEO T.U.S. SHEEP BHKAEB. WONDERFUL RESULTS, UNSURPASSED IN. QUALITY, 3,S4O;SHfIEP SHORN WITH ONE PAIR TU.S. SHEARS. Good Tools give good work. Well-snorn fleeces bring higher price*, and no man can ! [do good work with bad Shears. BICYCLES. TT7E have been appointed Agents for Aahburtou by the Goold Bioyole Co., Ltd., for the Hule of their famous RED BIRD B I 0 YGLES . Throughout the World to-day the Ked Bird is recognised as tke highest dovelopmect in Cycle Construction. The One Mile Championship of Australia on October 10 was won by Wm. MARTIN, on his KHI) HIHD SPECIAL. During hia raoiog career be haa won J310,000 t which he oonildera is mainly due] to riding a REC BIRD. FURTHER PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION. GROCERIES GROCERIES. ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE CASH PRICES. None but the best Brands of Goods in Stock. Give us a Trial and we guarantee to give you Satisfaction. CHEAPEST AKD BE3T HOUSE IN ASHBUftTON. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE GIVEN IN TEAS, SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. MAKKET HOUSE, BURNETT STBBET, ASHBUBTON Telephone No 53 - 25,000 - COOKING UJilllll RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONS



Nicoll Bros. i Wl!) have been appointed AUKJNTe» ' for I MESSRS MURGATROYD BROS., WooUcourers and Fellmongere, Christ church, And we are prepared to purchase SKINS and PELTS ab Fairfield, at highest market ra'es. NICOLL BROS., Agents. TTTTE ARE CASH BUYERB OF FAT SHEEP AND lAMBS AT BIGHBbT MARKET RATES. nicoliTbros., East Street, Abhburton. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account oan book space at any time to suit tneir own oonvenienoe, by ooav munioating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHUROH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 ISLINGTON FERTILISERS FOR GAKDEN USE MAY he obtained in Cwt. and'halfjiCwb Bag« from NICCLL BROS., Diatrict Agents THE OHRISTOHUROH MEAD 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 thiß 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 loweet market pricei NICOLL BROS., East Street t «—^———————i—^————— » Frank Curtis. THE LEADING UP TO DATE Wateliiiialcer, & Jeweller JUST ARRIVED FROM HOME NEW "GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS SEASON. I HAVE now the largest and best assorted stock In East Street. INSPECT INSPECT A freeh consignment of the latest and most up-to-date styles IN Rotfiernm Watches also NICKEL WATCHES made to my own order These watches are fast becoming the FAVOURITE WATCH in the diatriot for i STERLING WORTH AND TIME KEEPING. LARGE ASSORTMENT nab in of NEW DESIGNS in rings, brooches, bangles, alberts, ladies' chains, etc., etc., in gold and silver. WEDDING RINGS AND KEEPERS of my own make 18 carat, guaranteed best value in town in all sizes and shapes. I have just landed a MACHINE for ALTERING the above RINGS to ANY SIZE without cutting or in any way injuring the ring. Altered while you wait. REPAIRS AS USUAL, neat, workman, like, prompt, and reasonable. FRANK CURTIS, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER WANTED Known—That now ia the time to make selections of Costumes for the Summer, Full ranges of choice materials in Novelty Colorings. See ours £ Bt>—Mitchell & Tobneb THE New Zealand CLOTHING FACTORY TS now Showing a Large and Varied Assortment of NEW & SEASONABLE GOODS. GREY FRAME HATS, CUBA FEAME HATS. BLACK FRAME HATS, £N THE LATBST SHAPES AND JSTYLESo ALSO— STRAW HATS IN GREAT VARIETY See oar Tennis Trousers and Shirts. Sac oar New Suitings for Summer Wear. Sea our Beady Made Clothing. See our Boys' Norfolk Suits. See ou ' oys' Washing Blouses. See our New Ties, etc., etc. SUITS TO MEASURE. FIT QUARANTEED. IN JKW ZKALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. F. H, BEOKINGSALE, Manager.



PIANOUOKTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIO. V| R 8 D OWM A N T^ 035 Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, BAVKLCCK STBEET, ASHBtfUTON. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinations. E. T. CLARK, GRAIN AND PRODUOjS BROKER AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Tancbkd Street, Next to MoCoaneli and Compton's Stables Samples of Wheat, Oats, Barley, Clover, and other Seoda submitted to Buyers, and highest price obtained AGENT for all kinds of Farm Machinery. 2i per cent commission added only to cost price I &m a purohaser 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 salt butter for shipment) Home. Boxes supplied. Call for circular Farmers' and Tradesmen's Books kept, Debts collected, Houses let, Farms sold; Trust Money to lend at current ratea I AM AGENT FOR- Howden and Montcrief's Famous Garden Seeds I Murchison's Scrub Exterminator—Sudden death to the Californiau Thistle Jardoo Fertiliser—A new discovery for growing Pot Plants, and for garden use i Field and Garden Man urns supplied from five tons down to i-cwt bags Kaowle'e Reliable Insecticides for destroy ing Soale, Biight, etc, on Fruit Trees and ' Flowers j grow Fruit, not diseased stumps ; death to the green and black aphis now attacking Roses ; information given re all insect and fungoid pests Clark's Calf Feeder—One of the greatest successes of modern dairy appliances Preservatis, for preserving Butter; greatly ueed now in all factories in Victoria Vickery Egg Preservative—Will keep Eggs fresh for 12 months Koberts' Simplex Incubators — Poultry farmers should see this machine A and W McCarthy's Pithing Tackle and Gnnß Kemp's Patent Sheep Branding Liquid— The Australasian saya this branding fluid ie the best we have ever used BICYCLES—I have been appointed Agent for the Ralbigh and Hollis Bicycles. The T-aleioh is one of the highest grade machines made ; it ie not a cheap machine ; do not buy cheap machines ; the best is always the cheapest in the end. The price is—Specials £28, Racers £26, Road Racers £25, bight Roadsters £22 10s; Ladies' Bicycles from £20 to £25 The Holms (now all the rage ia fche North [aland) is made by J: Hollia 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 an the English factory figure, viz—£2o for Lady's or Gentleman's Easy terms can be arranged for either machine; al2 months guarantee given. I offer you as follows: Potatoes (table) Is 9d per eaok ; Oat Sheaf Chaff £2 10s per ton, whole Oats 6a per sack, Crashed Oats 6s per sack, Chick Wheat 5a per sack. Factory Cheese 6d per lb, Bacon (whole) 7d, Californlan Onions 13s per case of lOOlbs net; Butter Cases, for export, 2i each ; all delivered free, Sackß to be re turned. 10 26



WOOL SEASON, 1899-1900 WE SHALL BE REPRESENTED at the Christchurch and Timaru fixtures, and have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of OLIPB privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburfcon 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 neareat railway station will please consign as follows :— If intended for sale at Ashburton— Friedlander Bros.', Ltd, Siding, Ashburton If intended for sale at) Chriatohuroh—Brown and Son's Siding, AddiDgton If intended for sale or shipment at Timaru—Mill and Co,'s Siding, Timara If intended for shipment at£Lyttelton—N.Z. Shipping Oo.'s Dumping Shed, Lyttelton WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, BRANDING, and other Shearing ] Requisites SUPPLIED AD LOWEST RATES, Our Next Sale will take place at Timaru on FBIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1899, For which Catalogue! close on TUESDAY, November 28, 1889, FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD.



WOOL SEASON 1899-1900. T AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION upon all WOOL placed is my hands for Sale either in Ashburton, Timara, or fc Sbipmenb. ——- NOTICE TO MY CLIENTS WHO WISH TO FORWARD DIRECT TO PL&Ci OF SALE. lirst £al© TIMABU takes place there on Ist DECEMBER, 18* CATALOGUES CLOSE on 28th NOVEMBER. Conaign-NEW ZEALAND LOAN COMPANY'S SIBING, Timaru. SECOND SALE OHRISOCOHtJROH takes place there on 14th DECEMBER. CATALOGUES CLOSE on lith DECEMBER. Consign—SEED COMPANY'S SIDING, Addington, account D. Thomas. IN BOTH CASES ADTISE ME FULL PARTICULARS PROMPTLY TC ASHBURTON. DAVID THOMAS, ABHBUETON.



AK'jp! AXE! We don't want to fi^bt, But meanwhile ask for M Keiiz ob Bondai-L'itika. 'lea, packed in (Jeylen. WANTED Known—That the arrival of the lonic completes our season's importations, which are fully double those of previous seaßone. Kach department ready r big business.—Mitchell & Tttiusek, card. TiflT ISS H. FRIEDLANDER MANICUBI&T, Abcads Chambers, Ashburton. Hours from 10 a m to 5 p m. 10 19g UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS SAll FECMLITTBLTON ASDNUER: for Wesbport and Greymouth—Weekly, Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays HOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christohurob papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelwm and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject; to alteration; efereuoe should therefore be made to Ohrlatchurch daily papers for datea and hoar of sailing For further particulars apply to F< FEBRIMAN, Agent, Aehbarton fT!O Siahd This Season At Ashbtotoi LINKSHOT, By Chafnehot—dam La Diva; by Bun dota, out of Minille, by Traducer—Opera. Apply to yVf B. HEALY, Groom in Charge. Mr Oookson's Stabler 8 281 IiIDDLEBIGG- PKXNGE rpHIS well bred Clydesdale Draugh Bullion will travel the Wakanui Boai Distrlob thia season. Fofiterma and fall particulars ftpply to- T. MILLAR. Groom in charge, Or P. STEWART, II Proprietor, Sea view, JUST LANDED. \ CHOICE SELEOTIOI OP THB MOST FASHIONABLE JEWELLERY, Also, WATCHES AJSD CLOCK! By all the Leading Makers. PECTACLES TO SUIT ALL SIGHT! SEOR6E~JESSON, WATCHMAKER, flSast Streets. Ashburton.