THE ASHBUBTOH GOAKDIAN : WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBEK 6, 1899

Printed and published fay Henky Willis cf Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Proprie. tors, at their Printing Office, Burne t Street, Ashburton, WEDNESDAY, September 6 189 \



F. FERBIMAN. RASPBERRY G SOWING. WHILE no froifc pays better for good culture than the Raspberry, the fair results produced by an amateur or oeginner with a few old etoola or rows at hla command show that it; 1b easily grown- The let-alone p^n, m fact, Is so satis factory to a certain px'ent that no frnib i? more !ik<-Jy to be neglected year affcjr , y, ar, the gathering or the fruit and thin u;g out of ihe old ernes beirg all ihe utttiuion thiy rec. ive m m*r>y placrf. The soil m which lhay are grown has a I t to do with continued success, and a fairly heavy yet wvll dr*iued soil cannot ; easily ha beaten, ]• vt-n m g&rdtns of -ome pretensions th^ra is » disposition to fvht t;hy of disturbing old raspberry quarters and planting new ones, yet if gone about m the proper way and at the correct season the woak ia as easy and the result is as cure as making a new straw berry bed. Ihe suckers that spring up at some distance from the older steins are the most easily detached and the best for planting, and the safest time for the work is early autumn while there is plenty of warmth m the soil and yet little fear of long continued drought, ior private gardens there are many suitable methods of training, bat I queß tion if any give lass trouble than a wire at about three feet from the ground, the canes being planted a foot apart and tl- d to the wire. When much exposed, two wires are fcsfit. °ae at 2 feet from the ground, the othoMrt *-feefc, this steadying ihe canes, which may be alfo"H)|g^£j^ UQ higher than the top wire if the line&t?H3 — sec a good distance apart. Thd land, of course, will have been m order long enough to have got nicely settled, and planting must be followed by a mulch of short manure. The depth at which the roots are set) depends a great deal on the nature of the soil, bul shallow rather than deep planting should be the rule. This because the Raspberry roots deeply with the lower tier of roots, and seems by the nature of the upper, more fibrous, parts- to delight) m running just under the surface. The long thong like roots steady the plant into position, while those nearer the surface collect food and moisture. For this reason they should be kept op, well spread out, and as far as possible kepb always moist. In early spring these planting canes should be cab down to within a few inches of the surface, and as soon as strong sucker-like growths appear from the base the little lateral shoots may be rubbed quite out, even from the few joints left. The care of the grower will be by all reasonable means to ensure a strong, healthy, and clear growth, that m the succeeding season will carry a fair crop of fruit. The second season, if properly treated, a very heavy crop will be gathered, and after this the plantß should go on improving for several years. Pruning consists, of course, m taking out the old wood after fruiting, and so thinning the number of young shoots annually that there is no crowding on the trellis. The old canes are best removed directly the fruit is taken, the, additional room being; useful, allowing the sun and air to enter freely and thoroughly ripen the young canes. A heavier crop of fruit may In some instances be gathered by topping the young canes "to different lengths m spring, not indiscriminately as they come, but leaving the stronger canes a foot or even more longer than shorter or imperfectly ripened ones. A more regular snpp)y of fruib down the trellis and a heavier crop, owing to each separate cane being taken at the moat suitable height, result, — Garden, FOR SALE. I have for Bale, m blocks of 2 acres, excellent land for the cultivation of the Raspberry ; m a good position, and on very reasonable terms, viz, 10 per cent deposit, 15 per cent m one year, balance bearing interest at 4| per cent for a term of years. F. FERRIMAN DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS 13 AN OLD PROVERB, SO MESSES Morrow, Bassett & Go. TIT AN 03 ALL OWNERS OF MoOORMIOK REAPERS AND BINDERS To bring them into their Yard ab once, If they require any repairs done to them for the coming season, and so save the rash of having them done at the last moment. All work done is of the highest 1, to be m keeping with the KING OF HARVESTERS, THE McCOEMICK. M. PRIEST, Manager. OPENING DAY OF GYGLING SEASON. T7 OUR Bicycle Beautifully Enamelled and X Plated m time for the Opening Day, from 20s, ab GATES, LOWRY & GO'S [WORKS, Burnett Street, W. A. Schwartz, Manager^ C3CKS & COOKERELS.—Those repair ing pure bred Cocks and Cockerels , for breeding purposes oan get cheap Wyandottes, Orpingtons, and Cochins ab the Pelham Yards, Ashburbon. M" RS MeGREGOR has taken over the Refreshment Rooma at the corner of Kasb and Burnett Streets, Ashburton, where shs will welcome all her friends and Public Generally. Hob Luncheon Daily from 12 to 2. Hob Pies, Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa ab aill hours, A Choice Assortment of Confec tionery, and all kinds of Fruib m Stock. mENJJERS wanted" to wear out 1000 X pairs of Mellob's Indesbrue tibia Boots. Wear like brass."



j KICOLL BROS. . i ISLINGTON FERTILISERS FOR Gx\EDSN USB ! MAY be obtained m Cwt. and half Owt Bags from NICOLL BROS., Districts Agents NEW SEASON' 3 SEKDS. RAPE, Clovers, Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Cowgraas, etc., at lowest market prices, NICOLL BROS., Fast Street) FREEZERS. FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep oc their own account can book space at any time to Buit their own convenience, by com municating with us. ,NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, OHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 Ty E ARE CASH BUYEIiS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKEf RATES, nicollTbros., East Street, Ashburton. THE OHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. I GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE 1 Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this 1 celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS INICW ZEALAND CLOTHING EACTOJRY, Special Value,'; 27s 6d, gi CO " g m "MEN'S SAC SUITS," oa> 71 At > made from Famous Mosgiel Tweeds- 5 s — s 27s 6d —Latest Patterns. <i to W Perfect Fittiag~27s 6d. -* p3 27s 6d-275" 6d—27s 6d.fl 2 New Zealand CLOTHING FACTORY. ASHBURTON. SALE OF WALL PAPERS. In the course of a week or two, L am expecting a large shipment of beautiful and artistic Wall Papers, the like of which has never before been seen m Ashbnrton. In order to make room m my fixtures for the reception of them, I will need to sell a few thousand rolls of my presenb extensive stock, and that I have de cided to do at a greatly reduced price. Persons desirous of decorating their rooms during the coming season, will find it to their advantage to purchase their wall papers at once, even sup posing it necessitates laying them aside for a month or two. It will pay m the end. JOHtf~WILSON, I Late Bank Npw South Wales premises, Burnett Street. Telephone, 65 P.O. Box, 16 SEASON 1899, OWNERS of Stallions are reminded that the Ashbtjeton Mail and Ashbukton Guardian ofi\r the best medium for advertising their horses, as all the farmers m the county take one or other of these papers. Those intending to advertise would do well to communicate with the Manager at the ofiico of this paper before the florae Parade. Advertising for the season and cards printed at lowest rates. A~ T MRS Al^COßN^Stock-taking gale— Pinafores and Aprons from 9d, Chil dren's Pelisses and Jackets from 3s 6d, j Ladies' Jackets and Capes from 8s; Dress Goods, double width, ail wool, from 9d ; Winter Tweeds and Heavy Serges from Is, Trimmed Millinery half price, Stamped Mount Melhck work reduced 10 per cent, and Urevvei Silks 9d per dozen during sale only, ORPINGTONS* — Priza Cockerd7~^nD Pullets for Sale.— Pelham YARds 1 AahburUm.



SHEARMAN BROS. GROCERS, IKON MONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. I i C heapest and best House In Ashburton. SYSTEM U F BUSIfiES &■:— B (I.) BUYING AND SELLING FOR HASH. (S. ELUNG AT THE SMALLEST POSSIBLE PROFIT. (3 ) MAEaING ALL GOODS IN PLAIN FIGURES'. (4.) GIVING THE BEST ATTENTION TO CUSTOMERS. (S.) SELLING ONLY RELIABLE GOODS. A LL CORDIALLY INVITED TO INSPECT OUR GOODS. NONE PRESSED TO BUY. ORDERS BY POST OR TELEPHONE DESPATCHED WITH PUNCTUALITY GOODS DELIVERED DAILY, SHEARMAN BROS., j WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROOERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASfcBURTON Telephone No 65 I MELLO R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. THQR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE SI AND ALONE] We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it, NOIR OUR PRICES—Men's Good Shooters, 9a 6d; Children's Anklr'Strapa, 1b s Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4b lid and 5b 6d ; Men'a Good Bluchers, 4s lid. " Thousands of other pairs at the same Outtlng Prices. IF You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one thab will stand the wear, be sare you go to MELL OR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED BTRKET, ftSHBUFTDN HARDLEY BROS, ARE Offering Special Inducements to those m want of IRONMONGERY. TINWARE, ENAMKLVVARE, Etc. Note our Prices :~ Galvanized Bucket?, now Is 4d Extra Strong Baths from 3a; Tin Bucketß, Is lid ; Travelling Tin TruDks from 7a 6d ; Keystone Brand 26in Hand Saws, 2i 9d each ; Strong and Durable Door Locks, 2s ; Alexander's Patent Spirit Stoves reduced to 10a 6d ; Hat and Coat Hooks, 2s 6d per dozen. GrTJJNW AT JRICJULTCEO RATES. Single Barrel Breech Loading, 55s ; Double Barrel, Breech Loading, 70s, Pea.Rifles, 12a 6d ENAMEL GOODS AJLjSO I&MiDUaiCD. Saucepans, Bd, 9d, Is, Is 3d ; Enamel Basin?, Is 6d ; Enamel Tea Cans, ls*6d • Pie Dishes, 9d, Is, la 3d. * Special Low Pricea given for all kinds of Pump Work. H A R D LEY~~ B R 0 S., PLUMBERS, TINSMITHS, Em "Hfinal clearance FOR TWENTY-ONE DAYS ONLY, DURING which the Whole Stock of DRAPERY and CLOTHING must be Disposed of. GOODS AT YOUR OWN PRICES. LOOK AT THEBE PRICES :- Roslyn Fingering •• 2a 6d per lb Men's Tweed Overcoats  20s each White Quilta ..  2s lid each Men's Mackintosh Overcoats  21b each Fringe Door Slips •*  Is each Men's Tweed Suits .. .. 21s 6d each AH Linen Tabling  .. 7£d per yard Men's White Shirts .. «. 2s lid each | Fasb Dye Navy Serge ..Is 6d per yard Men's Silk Tiea   6d each Dress Goods at Half Cost Men's Hats l s THE ENTIRE STOCK MUST BE3 SOLD, NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. A. P. WILLIAMSON, TANCRED STREET. "DRINK DELICIOUS ~U^e^~O^T, j^^^Bg^E SINGING, HAKMONY, AND tiS^Mm^—^^^JT M** ■ ~ —— - 1 , PIANOFORTE, SINGING % ORGAN, AND BgpjpiqP^^P^^^^y i Member of the Canterbury Society of Bvßfl ftri A lffis ' Professional Musicians, MmM fJk W^m a im Havblook Street, Ashbubton. jraKnnKfaLr upila prepared for Trinity College exam- nations. PERFECT IN QUA(.iTY FLAVOR i TOBBING, PLASTERING, AND BRICK AND BLEND. ]O WORK DONE. RaDges and Coppers se&. Orders strictly attended to. Packed m Tins, the delicate Aroma Address— , Absolutely Preserved. Mk Yookg's Cottage, Cox Street, ! OBIAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS Aahburton! 10 i



1 -TIMBER- I TIMBEII 'IIMBEB, WE have now Landing ex «GKBORNE," "ZIOR," and "ROSA MOND," a large Stocks of SEASONED WHITE AND RED PINE, ALSO- Kauri Timber and Laths. THE LABOEST STOCKS IN THE OOXJSTY, W. H. COLLINS & CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. f Shag Point Ooal Company AftIWTS irnß J Westport Coal Company AUJiJNIb *UK < Roya J in ß!ara nee Company \, SpriDgfield Pottery Company Telephone-14 & 15 P.O 80x—35. - 24,000 — IN USE IN THIS COLONY r ----t Hi" r*^— jy~iiiJL!i-!!-;i-:]^ MTftitraim, II j| csi^rpj i I — -*zm y-- THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTINGItEQUIRED. With Stove Fipe can bo worked ont n the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS, With Cast Iron or Cop er Boilers. The Copper? Boilers are large and Ti > , inside. REPAIRS ARE A MIFIMUM. Made m all sizes, Bingle 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 FOUNDIIY, DUNEDIN, FIEST SPBING SHOW OF LACES AND SILKS. jj, -g e g o a( j v^ge our Customers of the arrival of Ship ments of JAPANESE SILKS m all the Art Shades of the reason, !Ihese goods are specially adapted for Table Decorations, Draplngs etc;, and are stocked m several widths and pieces, Two Cases of new LACE GOODS now showing. OUB FIBST GENERAL SHOW OF THE SEASON TAKES PLACS ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 AMD FOLLOWING I>A ITi«, MITCHELL & TURNER, BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TTIOK TURNIP, RAPE WHKAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE: can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. } Orders received by I FBIJBDLADIDEU BROS., Limited.,! i DAVID THOMAS, THE N.sfc. FABMERS* CO.i»PBRATIVE SSSOCIATION; OF;CAJNTKRBURY, Limited., oft ALBERT ROBJSKTS, AGKNT, OANTERBUBY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. I 88Q *• WAYMOUTH Swrttary. '



T. Bullock. FOR SAL.©. J House Propsrty, situated m Priuces Street, ' Netherby, BEING Lot 33, containing! £ Acre, on which ia erected a dwelling house of 8 Rot ms, copper built m, and all con veniences, pump, arsd permanent water supply ; belonging to Mr White This proper'y not having been disposed of by Auction, off rs are invited for same on exceptionally o sy term's of payment. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. ~ Al U iN iv Y. OIK A A SPECIAL Sum to lend on csblOUU. mortgage, on approved freehold eecurty, at lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ™ SUBU RB AN tnO f KHT Y. 5 ACRES, 5 Good Land, all m graßß, well situated on Winter's Road. A nice site for a house. Exceptionally easy terms of Payment. T JBULLOCK. _ FOR SALE. 3 BUILDING ALLOTMENTS 3 Fronting Alford Forest Road. Nos. 28, 29, and 30, each containing aboafc Quarter-acre, just below the on- | tranca to the Woollen Factory, on the opposite site of the road. To be cold separately or m one block. Eat-y terms For particulars apply to V T. BULLOCK. 2 ACRES, 2 Together with almost new Cottage of 3 rooms and porch, situated at the corner of Wiliow Street, Trevorton. Price required—£l3s, on very easy terms ot payment. Inspection Invited. t. bullock. por"sale—an imuFroved"farm"of 265 Acres IN a good district, about seven miles below Methvan, apd about a mile from the original homestead of the Springfield Estate. Healthy sheep country, being R. 8. 32643, fenced and divided into convenient Biz?d paddocks, well watered with County water races. Cottage and other improvements. Further particulars furnished on applica tion. Terms easy. j T. BULLOCK, j ■ tT"let "* DWELLING of Five Rooms, situated m Burnett Street. Apply T. BULLOCK *" FOH "BALE! ' Tf\ ACRES -lf\ IU A 0 R E S 1U FIRST-CLASS Land Fronting Middle Road, Allenton ; either aa a whole or m two allotments of five acres each. Easy terms can be arranged. T. BULLOCK. foitkaie'; TI NWA LD. 17a acre. 17 2 WELL Situated at Corner of Lagmhor Road and Annie Street, to be sold as a whole, or m building allotments. Good land site for a house. Apply to T. HULLOCK CHEAT"MONEY 7 CHEAP MONEY CHEAP MONET IN SUMS JF £100 w £10,000. ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At'exceptionally low rates of interest. FOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AN FULL INFORMATION Apply to the ] DISTRICT MANAGER, Christchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner. PELHAM FOULTEY YARD?, PETER STREET, Ashbuetos. | \fOUNG COCKERELS FOR SALE X as under: Dorkings, Wyandottes, Langahaos, and Orpingtons. These are considered the boat breeds for crossing, and as the breeding season is just beginning, Farmers should not lose the opportunity, as the prices are lower than are usually charged for pure bred Poultry. 53 First Prizas have been taken this season by birds from the Pelham Yards. There is money ia the Poultry industry. For further particulars apply at the Yards any afternoon between 1 and 5 o'clock, or office of this paper. LATEST ACETYLENE Solar Gas Lamps. 253 KACH. 25S BACH. GATES, LOWBY & CO., BURNETT STREET. SMOKE THE PEW VENUS Dark /«roroatio Fluff Tobacoo. TrlE CELbiSRATED & BEST BPAKD MANUFACTURED F^OM j i OHCICEST VIRGINIA LE&if,



PUBLIU NOTIOE. ' - THING * - WORTH Xi 0 W 11^ O (TIHAT You cv S:\VK MQN. V if you B»y your Boots Irom NiGHOU & F'CKFOi.O, MANUFACTURED & iVIPOKTIiKS OF BOOT-J AND fcll'ES, East Street, A&hhurton* BOOTS & i-HoEM Of Every Description Made to Measure, j Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment being exercised 'as to Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Materials^ Guaranteed, CHARGES MODERATE.; BringJYourjKepairs'to — NICHOLAS & PICKFOED, Late McDonald & McDiakmid. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limitbd fcTEAMERf S&II FRCMLITTELTON AS UNDER: For Wesbpori and Grey month—Weekly, Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment m Chriatehurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelaon and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; eference should therefore be made tc Ohrlstchurch daily papers foe datea and haor of sailing i For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashbnrton THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " ! v The Mamhlerr HAVING sold oat of my old stock of theea superior Bicycles, I have jusc opened up a freah consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT R VCERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS In all'izas'and all'fitted with the eve- sating G & J detachable Tyre. " XJHLE KAMBL.ER,' OALI/AbD INSPECT THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK I OTHER* MARE 3 FITTED WITH G & J TYRES, D. THOMAS. SHAG POINT COAL. THE PKEMIER OTAGO COAL. UNEQUALLED FOR HOUSEHOLD ANE STEAM PURPOSES. mHE SHAG POINT COAL COMPANY X hereby notify that MESSRS W. H. COLLINS & CO. are their OINJLjV Agents m Aehburton for THE GENUINE SHAG POINT COAL. All orders entrusted to them will receive prompt attention. Colliery: Shag Point. Head Office: Vogei Street, Dunedin. GEO. R. OHEESEMAN, 18 General Manager. THE ART OF SINGING? ~~ MRS HEFBERT STEEL mEACHER OF SINGING and VOICE 1 I PRODUCTION. Address—Havelock Street Weat. Terms, &c,,on application. 5 175 REMOVAL NOTICE. TjITBING Building; Operations I have BEHOVED to Tempor ary Premises, next the Ashbur ton Club and M.?U. ft. J.^UY, hADDLEU, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. NOTICE— We defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mhllob's, Tanored Bfcreet. WANTED— -Wise MoUiers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — MelljOß's Zea'aadia Boot; Store. .POI^OWED! " 4 roport comes from the (iistrict of Waguuyaii N.-!.W, F of a >cttler nud liis family exhibitirig very serious syinptotus of poisoning after partaking o their evening meal. In searching for the cause, sns pioion fell on the tea they had used. A sample taken from a one pound tin m use was analysed and found to contain strong traces of utiir'iMtlc i*«'i«l, the presence of which is cau.ed by the use of spirits of sa tain weldiug the parts o£ tin together. 'i he analys warns consumers that tea packed m small tins, owing to its very absorbent nature, is very liable to become impregnated witti this aci'l, and therefore daugerou? for human consumption, and advises that the very Barest package to purchase is that packed m load with an inside lining of vegetable parchment This sty c of pa ket is quite impervious to the air. mul teu so packei has been known to retain al its aroma and strength for a period of five years.' WOTK.— KOZIB x£A is packed m lead with af (tfidaUaiog of Vegetable Parchmeut.