COMMERCIAL

SKIN SALES.

There w:i< t> ;s c. » ,t ;><"h •>< « 't isuv-ra ih J the fortnight !y iinif-8 <;f a;L:! ir. ..>:-.i>:.! i/--n ■ yesterday, A !•■ rge Pi.'jy '..>•> in<" f^r-"- :' chiefly cro^sbrefiH. Me/h.-H an i \'t, r: ti'vr Boits met with kee-i compe iti •". II de* were m fair demand, while ta.t. »ol>i ova per with prices ruling a nw nth ago, recovning the 1 drop that was n'Ued at tbe last s vie. The fallowing prices were obtained : -Cross-' bred (farmer) a-erinr Is 2d to 36^; bs 4^. to 6i. Merinos inferior, 2< 21 lo 3e 8! ; beat 4 to5 j. l >»u fpch'-rs'crossbred?, iiJ'!iior. 3s 5d to 3« «0d ; beet 4s to 7-' 9d. Halfbn-d* 4-« 7d to 5 10<1 ; merinos 3s Ud to 6s. Pelt 2i to Is Hif'es 5a to 16 ; ox hi 'e> (butc>'ert)l2d to 15 6d. and a line of five cow hides 16s. Fat (rough a-d rendered) I^d pe' ! lb, Bag wool, 3|i to si-l.

Th Aahburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmer* 1 Co-operative Association ot Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on Aug. 7, 1899 :— Wheat- Prime milling Pearl .„ 2s 2d „ „ Tuscan... 2s 2i to 2) 3d „ „ Hunter's 2a to 2a Id Oatß—-Duna ... Is to Is Id Danish ... Is to Is Id Canadians Is 3d to Is 41 Sparrowbills 1« Id to Is 2d Barley—Malting, piime, 2s 6d to 2s 9d Inferior 2a to 2s 3d Ohaff—Good oatsheaf 30a Grass Seed —Old pasture, Is 8J to 2s New  Is 3d to 1b 6d The above are prices current ppid to farmers on trucks at Aahburton.

A Philanthropist.

The Agent General of Vitadatio, Mr S A Palmer, has just intimated a most remarkable departure. The works of Charles M Sheldon have sprung into prominence, and are attracting the attention of the entire English speaking races of the worlri and probably others. Mr Palmer, m his generosity, haa arranged with the publishers for a quarter million copies of this most noted author's works, and will send to any address m the colonie , a copy, on receipt of twopence m staniDS, or the five copies on receipt of six pence m stamps, which will only cover postage, packing, etc Vitadatio's aim is nob only to cure the people of dineases, but also to instruct and lead their minds to the nobler aspirations- The list of books is as follows:—" In His Stepß: What Would Jesus Do!' " The Crucifixion of Philip Strong," " His Brother's Keeper," " Malcom Kirk," "Richard Hardy's Seven Days." Mr Palmer is certainly going out of the usual way to raach the people, and practical philantrcphy speaks for itself. At anyrate, he is to be con mended. Letters addressed •' Sheldon," care Vitadatio, Melbourne,

THE ASHBDKION GXJABDUN, TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, la§9

Printed and published by Hbnry Willis, o Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Proprie tors, at their Printing Office, Burned Street, Ashburton, TUESDAY, August 8,1893



I 'SBBURTON PERMANENT BUILI ING AHOJ INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY ON DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Months 4£per ceat. all particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. Office: Tanored Street Bicycle Harvest. LANDELLS & SON, ENGINEERS & BICYOLE MAKERS BORISETT STREET,, Next the Curs. TO the Farmers and GenerftljiPablioJ Ashburton,—We beg to state that we have reaped % harvest m Bicycles, havic just landed a big consignment of first-olasi jiggers at £14 10a. We are the oldest bicycle firm m Ashburton and intend ,tQ uphold our reputation. Agents for White Flyers, Rudge-Whlt-. worth, Waverleye, Cyolops, The Parrot, etc Repairs by experts. All work guaran tee 77BALLANJYNE &GQ., OF OASHEL STREET, OHRISTCHITROE; TTAVE FITTED A MOBT COMPLETE FACTORY, and Manufactur FROM START TO FINISH High-ClasseFurniture at very MODERATE RATES A Visit to Ballantsne's Showroom "and r aotory, by any of our Country Client when m Christcharch, will be MUCH APPRECIATED BY THE FIRM. NOTICE OF EEMOYAL. AS e BURTON UTo 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING j SOCIETY. mHE Society has REMOVED J its Offioa 1 from ! The Post Office BuildiDga, Cameron Street To ARCADE CHAMBERS, Burnett Street, its. the Old Bank Building, Office Hours: From 9.30 to 12, and 2 bo 4p,m,, and 7 to 8,30 every pay night. FRED. MAKEIG, 5 100 Secretary. LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. I NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the la twelve months, IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Beat and Cheapest Sfceam wid Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Factory and Oanttt bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES 930 G. T. PARK, M O|U.N QQ SOME R|S. A. AGEE, ! ARCHITECT, Em [ mnOSE about to BUILD will do well ; X pay a visit to my Office m the Arcade Chambers, where PLANS OF LATEST DESIGNS m Tillai, Shops, Cottages, etc., may be aeeoi | My Extensive Practice aa a British Architect for many yean m Lo&don enables me to introduce the most Useful Household Conveniences, combined with Elegance and Economy. A. A GEE, ARCHITECT Etc. 6 a Ir o cnil kg» b. JESoUN p LADIES 8!M)S | ' KEEPERS And I. I KNOT RINGS. Gold Watches .Silver Watches QOLD /W SILVtj? CHAINS ; Brooches, &c.



MlbS CAKfcON. mE^CHER of Pianoforte and Organ, L For terms, etc., up ply at Residence, Oorner of Wills and William Streets, near Wakacui Boad East, 1 Ig3 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIO. M RS T$ OWMAN Xpox Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HAVfiM)OK SIEBKT, ASHBtJBTON. Pupls prepared for Trinity College exam nations. Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFOJBTE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOUNE. j SMOKE THE NEW VENOb Dark Aromatic Pl.g Tobacco. ! THE CELEBRATED A BEST BRAND MANUtfAOTCBED F^SOM j OPCICEST VIRGINIA LEAP GOOD NEWS VOH ALL. Ff IF /"^AMON, formerly of • JO • \J East Street, comi lying with the wishes of former patnns, begs to inform them and the public generally, that he has recommenced business m the Arcade opposite Mr T. Bullock's office"; IF YOU WANT STYLE, FIT, & SOUN WORKMANSHIP, GO TO F\ JP. CLAYTON. His selection of Tweeds, Fancy Coatings, etc., are the beßt m the Colony. A grand me of Heavy Saddle and Chipping Norton West of England Tweeds, at prices to suib everybody F. F, CLAYTON, PRACTICAL TAILOR, BULLOCK'S ARCADE 5 022 - THINGS - WORTH KNOWING rjIHAT You can SAVE MONEY if you Buy your Boots from NICHOLAS & PICKFQSD, MANUFACTURERS &, IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES. Kusfc Street, Ashburtom BOOTS & HEOEH Of Every Description Made to Measure. Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment being' exercised as to Formation of the Feet. WorkmaQship'and Materials (Guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE. Bring Your Repairs to — NICHOLAS & PIGKFOiD, Lata MoDonaljD & MoDiabmid. | —STOP AND LOOK — WHO IS THE BEST SIGIJN WRITER, PAINTER, AND GENERAL DECORATOR ? WHY, EVERYONE OUGHT TO KNOW. J, L.~HIGGS Does the Work Himself. — -— No Work Entrusted to Boys. THE CHEAPEST PLACE FOR PAINTS & PAPERHANGINUS. j. lThiggs, TANCBED STREET. REMOVAL NOTICE TTUTBINGBuiIding Operations I have BEMOVED to Tempor ary Premises, next the Ashbur ton Club and M.S.A.. PEDDLES, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. 87 "Ma CoDßcience." I tell you there's nae plumbago m MoKenzie's Tea, It's fit for ft bailie, is Hondai Lanka



smoke the Best. dunlop's ■: There is no reason why fpiifiWrp Jm im, M-^>. -,-,- Ask your Tobacconist. fa Begt> feg'OifflEWilggM^iW^itiCWißjEfft^^ 1■ i ■ jm.ji. L .jj. . . H, |  „_. _, _„.l tul. , ._,,.,,„ 9 I _ n3n™™nas™=^^



JNORTHCOTE& HEFFORD! «*THB CORNEB," ' A RE NOW SHOWING THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK Of LINEOLUMS, FLOORCLOTHS, AND CARPETS, ' QUITE NEW PATTERNS, & IN ALL WIDTHS. ALSO,— WHITE & CREAM LACE OURTAIFS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, RTJUS, TOWELS, and all other Household Drapery AT PRICES WHICH CANNOT BIL TOUCHED. dressmaking"^ specialty MOURNING ORDERS EXECUTED WITH DESPATCH. NOBTHC()TE xisrHEFrORD, OASH DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, " THE CORNER." JSA.ST HTREET :H. M. JONES. ly-\ .. FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. POLICIES CURRENT from *? Dayix to IS Mouthy according to Value Purchased. d3l per Week for Total Disablement up to Ten Weeks. for Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pianos, Orgar.B, and Cycles. Cash purchasers from 10b will receive a Policy good for Seven Days. CHEAP STATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. Boxed Stationery, 6d and Is linps, top value; specially put up'in/London or my own trade. Fancy and Tintrd Note Paper and Envelopes. AGENTS FOR MII.NER AND THOMPSONS — PIAINOai ~ By Brinsmead and Sons, Hopkinson, Goes and T)T A IVTOQ Kallmao, Wagner, Collard and Collard, Broad- X AxjLJIN V./O wood, Haake, Spaethe, Ohannell and Son, Lipp -PIANOS- and Bonn. -ORGANS- By Bell and Co, Smith, and the Company, AT?P A "IVTQ Willcox and White, Mason and Hamlin, the Chicago Com- V/XivTxTL x\ k5 pany, Palace Organ Company, and other makers. -UKGAINS- From 438 1O» to «50. ORGANS From ... ... „ .„ lOs per month PIAJNOB ... ... S^Os „ „ LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. — Best Cash Valub Obtainable:. Latest Books by every Mail, ab Published Prices for Cash. Magazines and Periodicals, at) LOWEST CASH PRICES m all Departments. Fqual to Ohnßtchurch and Dune din Bouses Do your Business here and keep the Trade m the Diatrksb INSPECTION INVITED. h. m."Tones. I mmm lm |M __ ■■ ■■■iimiiw iiiii 111 ■ i miii i ■■■ GIGANTIC ! REALISATION SALE A S the time ia now limited, aud the quantity oi Goods still to dispose oi is great, 5™ FURTHEE REDUCTIONS Have been made to enable us bo dispose of the entire stock. Now ia the time for the thrifty Buyer to Secure Great Bargains n HOUSEHOLD AND GENERAL DRAPERY. Also we would draw your attention to our Spleudid Stock of MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING Which mußb be Sacrificed, and every Person should avail themselves of this Golden Opportunity of Buying New and Fashionable Goods ab LESS THAN WHOLESALE PRICES. f£T Don't Forget to Coma and Secura some of the Great Bargains Offered. A. P. WILLIAMSON, TAHORED STREET. INCATN DESCENT GAS-LIGHT. (WELSBAOH PATENTS). GREAT REDUCTION" IN PRICES. HAVING 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 :— |l|lKjpiipl|iijjjJlJ| 0 Burners, Plain, Oom» vS' iklp''|iiW '"olr now Reduced to 2s Each N^s^jffi|jilife7|j§p^ No Householder can afford to be any longer without the Incandescent Light. The 0 Burner gives FIVE TIMES the light of an ordinary gas burner with consumption of less than TWO-THIRDS of the gas. w. j.~Xdams, PLUMBER AND GASFITTER, REUOYfiDTO NEW IJKE3JMLISISS,1 JKE3JMLISISS, NEXT ORANGE HALL, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON.



(h M.EI.)OINS, THE PE«.>PI.VS PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, 1 UftNETT STi-EiST, OPPOSITE ARCADE. (O) rpHB CHEAP AND UP-TO-DATE SHOP inviles insp;ciaon of the following .1. Sptcial Lines just to hand :— REGISTER GRATES ! REGISTP.It GFUTES ! I With Newest Pesigna m Til. f ENAMELLFD M \NTKLPIEGES, m Latest Patterns. R\NOKS ! RANGES ! ! RANGES ! ! ! A Large Variety to Select from Agent for Scott's Celebrated " ATLAS," and Barningham'.s *'Z3aL\IhDIA.." LAMPS ! LAMPS !J LAMPS ! ! ! Builders' & Famishing Iroi imngery. Gor^e Knives, Grabbers, Spades and Forks The Cheapest and Best Sel'Oed Stock of CARPENTERS' TOOLS m the Ojuniy, m which I defy competition. G M EU~D INS. HARDLEY BROS. ARE Offering Special Inducements to those m want of IRONMONGERY, TINWARE, EN AM EL WARE, Em Note our Prices :- Galvanized Buckets, now la 4d Extra Strong Bathe from 3s; Tin Buckets, la lid ; Travelling Tin Trunks from 7s 6d ; Keystone Brand 26in Hand Saws, 2s 9d each ; Strong and Durable Door Locks, 2a ; Alexander's Patent Spirit Stoves reduced to 10s 6d ; Hat and Coat Hooks, 2s 6d per dozen. GTJJNfe* AT JK tcib UCE2D BATES, Single Barrel Breech Loading, 55s ; Double Barrel Breech Loading, 70s, Pea Rifles, 12i6d | ENAMEL GOOD« ALSO rfcKIDUCJfCO. Saucepans, 8c), 9d, Is, la 3d ; Enamel Basinp, Is 6rl ; Enamel Tea Cans, Is 6d ; Pie Dishes, 9d, Is, Is 3d. Special Low Prices given for all kinds of Pump Work. HARDLE°Y~BROS., PLUMBERS, TINSMITHS, Em M-J^*^ £ASY TO DRIK% . tP&t 1Q $Ys*i.S\. •> EASILY Xl\l fttSV * * { |N .. . jl. ..j....j i»i.n-i. -i it w— wnMiiwiin iii — --- ' BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TTIOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER [CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Poil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by FRIEDLAWDKR J3110H., Limited., DAVID THOMAS, THE JN.X.. FA.RMEOH CO-OPERATIVE a ssociation;of Canterbury, Limited,, oa ALBERT ROBEB'I'H, AGMNT, AShburtou. CANTERBURY FROZEN RIEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary. SHEARMAN BROS. GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. Cheapest and best House m Ashburton. .„ -0' SYSTEM UP BJJ SIN E S B.:— (1.) BUYING AND SELLING FOR CASE, (S. SELLING AT THE SMSLLEBT POSSIBLE PROFIT. (3.) MARKING ALL GOODS IN PLAIN FIGURES. (4.) GIVING THE BEST ATTENTION TO CUSTOMERS. (S.) SELLING OftLY RELIABLE GOODS. A LL CORDIALLY INVITED TO INSPECT OUR GOODS. ,NONE PRESSED TO BUY. ORDERS BY POST OR TELEPHONE DESPATCHHD WITH PUNCTUALITY GOODS DELIVERED DAILY. ia« •"■■ ™*u« SHEARMAN BROS., WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCERS, IRQNMONGKP**, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON Telephone No 53 MULO R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. I ?OR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE SI AND ALONE We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTE OUR PRICES—Men's Good fehootera, 9a 6d ; Children's Ankle Straps, Is j Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4s lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4a lid. Thousands of other pairs at) the Bame Cutting Prices. IF You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will stand the wear, be aar« YOBt ° MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED BTHEKT, 6SHBUBTa>^



To Persons desirous of Purchasing a tmaU block well situated near Town. i 9 *oTe« 9 At CTfi-r ■ f SH-nVJ iirui "^HCf,coiir»e R>>ads Allfchton. rCU) be sol < as a \r) ole or m three building 1 allotment- of 3 acres each. In the course of time this shonM provn » remnnera live investment. T^rnis and full particular furnir hi d on application. T. ULLOCK. TREES FOR SALE, 110 000 PINUS INSIGNIS QO 000 MaCROC:!AIRPA 100,000 LABCU 1 C f\f\f\ FROIT TREES 1 D,UUU (all binds) i r\ r\r\f\ ornamental! JLU,UUU TREKS & SHURBS | r noo CH( IOE ROBKS 3AAA WALNUTS AND Spanish Chestnuts. AND THE MANY OTHER PL4NTS, ROOTS, ETC., FOUNDIIN A LARGE NURSERY STOCK. SPECIAL OEFfiR | All Fruit Trees and Rosea that die m Planting WILL BE REPLACED by hav ing new trees supplied to the «t the Nurßery free of cost. Order early and ho secure beat selection. thomaYsealy, NURSERYMAN, ETC., RIVBR BANK, ASHBfJKTON Telephone No 50. P. 0. Box U ■ WE WANT lAHMEBS TO KNOW rjIHAT WE HAVE IN STOCK RA.NSOMES &; HORNSBY PLOUGH SHARES, all eiz^s. ALSO— CASTOR OIL, CYLINDRINE OIL, ROOT^PDLPERS, CORN CRUSH KU\ HORSE HOES, EXCELSIOR GARDEN TOOLS, LEVER HABROWS, STEEL HORSE COLT; A PS LITTLE WONDK.RS, EASY CHAIRS FOR LAWN AND VERANDAH, AND THE FAMOUS DAISY OARTS WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR McOormiek AND STBBLIM6 BICYCLK!?' Morrow, Bassett & Go ti ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager. THE REASON WHY OUR READY-MAD hi G LOTHING IN MEN J3 AND BOYS' XS SOLD with the DISTINCT GUAR ANTEE that ib Must Give PERFECT SATISFACTION, or the Money will be Refunded. This Guarantee ia made, not because HALLENSTEIN BROS & Co. The Makebs, Think you will want your money back, bnfc rafher because they know you won't. OUR READY-MADE CLOTHING la a Combination of Fine Material, with Fine Cut and Workmanship. It is ac Good as Clothing can Posibly be made, and far Superior to the Cheap, so-called Tailor nude Clothing, so much advertised, and iese than one-hslf the price. See our Men's All.Wool Mosgiel Tweed SUITS .. ... at 26a 6d Pee our Men's All-Wool Mosgiel Tweed TROUSERS ... at 8a 6d See our Boys' Golf Knicker Norfolk Suits, m Neat Checks and Heather Mixtures Any Style of MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING Made up to Order afc the Ordinary Ready- Made Prices. New Zealand CLOTHING FACTORY. A. G. BARTON, Manager. trees" FOR SALE. ! FRUIT i FOKtfST TREES; WANTED— All those about to Plant to come and inspect my large Stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES AND SHRUBS, ETC. before purchasing elsewhere | All Forest Trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Quotations supplied on application. James Porter, NURSERYMAN, ALu NTON, ASHBURTON BARRRTT BROS' Special Clearance Sale of Odd Lines and Remnants now on. A lot of Special Job Lines aud Travellers' Samples on sale. The whole of our well assorted Stock of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, o*o, at lowest caah prin -a. — BABRKXI Bkos, Direct Importers, Eaab Street, Aahburton. r? <?9 .



NICOLL BROS. Mcoll Brothers, IMPORTANT iOTICE. TTTJE have the Pleasure to advise our many Frier da that, m consrquence of the Rapidly Growing Importance of our Frozen Meat & Wool Export Business our Ma L. A. Nicoll will leave the Co'oay, by the s.s. Rakaia, on AUGUST 10, on a visit to lohdon and the Peovinceh, for the purpose of arranging for the best method of Handling and Distributing our Produce at Home. Me NICOLL will be pledged to undertake Oommiaoions for anyone having interests m the Old CouDtry, and, as hie viait will be of sorr.3 duration, Ciifnta may be assured that any Bsßir.ess entrusted to him will be faith fully and satisfactorily executed; NICOLL BROS., AUCTIONEERS AND AGENTS FKEEZEKS. FREEZEKS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at ar>j time to suit their own convenience, by com munioating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 xjtte are cash buyers!)! FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES. NICOLL BROS,, East Street, Ashhnrton. rfIHE CHRIS!CHURCH MEAT CO JL LlMlTKl); ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and uny other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS «l Wb'kk a' Jock T.-nnson'B bairnp," an' say we Bh>uld v' gree lac hue n&eihin' but M^c's JJodqUi Lank-.* Uubleuded Te&



~ Be Kind to the Little Ones.—There is no tyranny so h*rd to bear as the tyranny of parents who, without meaning to be cruel, do not understand their children. How continually do we fiud a child punished because it is fretful. It does not seem to occur to some parents that m nine cises out of ten a child's fretfulness arises from ill health or from some temporary ailment. But this is assuredly true, and, instead of punishing 1 heir children, patents will do well to take steps to keep them healthy and strong. They will not find this difficult if they take care to keep Holioway'e Pills and Ointment always by them. These are remedies which never fail. Ws canna a' be Chief Justices and Hon ourables, but we can a' enjoy McKei'zie's Eondai-Lanka Tea