THE ABHBURTON GDARBIAN : FEIDAT, APEIL.7, i 899

Printed and published by Mnmx Willis, of Fetor Street* Ashburton, for the Proprit tors, at their Ptiating Office, Barae^ Street, Ashburfcon, FRIDAY, April 7, 1899



LIVERY STiBLES. McGonell & Compton WISH to inform the Public that they have taken over the Stabies lately carried on by Mr McCormiek, and the New Firm trust that by civility and attention they will secure a fair chare of patrongage. Horsea, Cabs, and Other Vehicles alwayi on hire, day and night. Ring up ALFRED MoOONELL op SPENCER COMPTON, Telephone 91 - 293 G. JESSON, PBAOTICAL WATCHMAKEB AND JEWELLER, BAST »XJEtEET. mHE CHEAPEST SHOP m town for WATCHES, OLOCKS, GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLEEY and ELECTRO* PLATE. Spectacles, Eyeglasses, Goggles and By* Protectors of every description. A TRIAL SOLICITED. REPAIRS Neatly and Promptly executed at Moderate Charges, LAWESV Dips & Manures. THE Public Dips at the Ashburbon and Tinwald Sale Yards are now open for the SEASON. For terms and particulars apply to Oare taker. ; Lawes' Superphosphate — Best Turnip Manure m the world. Also poisonous and non-poisonous Sheep Dip m stock. EDWARD SAUNDERS, LOCAL AGENT. 11 116 NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. \ TTENTION is again directed to the xIL following regulation with regard to Cash Advertisements, which will ia future be Etrictly enforced :—"Advertisements of under sixteen words will be inserted for One Shilling CASH. If booked, the charge will be Two Shillings and Sixpence. Advertise ments costing under Five Shillings oannot be booked, except to regular clients." ABSOLUTE ASSURANCE I IS ONE 0? THE PERFECT INVESTMENTS OFFERED IT THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. EXAMFLE of Non-forfeiture Conditions, At Age 30 next Birthday, under Table C 20, Assurance of £1000 will cost £3110s per annum for 20 yearn. In event of discontinuance of payments the] Policy becomes Paid up for £150 AFTER 3 YEARS. £250 AFTER 5 S^ISARS. £500 AFTERIO YEARS. And so on. When the 20 years' Premiums have been paid, the Assurance is not only Paid up for £1000, but is inorevfed by the Accumulated Bonuses. ■ WALTER SCALES, Superintendent of New Business HUGO FRIEDLANDER. District Agent, ABhburton,. H. CHILDS. HAVING enlarges! my workshop, and added to working appliacces, lam now prepared to undertake REPAIRS TO AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. Wheelwright's, Shoeing, and General Blacksmith's Work. H. CHILDS, WAKANUI ROAD. Agent B or—Booth, McDonald and Co.V and Andrews and Beaven, T. H. UNDBIUi j [ El TODBILB T.H. UNDRILL AhD CO., T7l URNISHING UNDERTAKERS, JO URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also oare ef Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 Henry McElrea, WOOL, SKIN, & PRODUCE MERCHANT. TT7-ANTED KNOWN-That I am CASH BUYER, at full market rates, FEED OATS, OATSHEAF CHAFF & STRAW CHAFF, AND SECONDS OF WHEAT. Must be first quality. Also, IWOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, Eto. Top price and prompt) cash, (TEA, SUGAR, SOAP, CANDLES, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, Etc , At Wholesale Prices. Note the Address— HBNKY MoELK-JSA, BARING SQUARE, ASHBOBTON.



! MELLOR'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FKONT. ! THIOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE SIAND ALONE We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. t W** p °fF^ I 0/ Si 7/ enA Gi!? d ? hooters» 9s 6d * Children's Anklr Straps 1. s Lftdie»' Pretty Shoes, 4a lid and 5a 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4a lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Prices. IP You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will stand the wear; be ears you go to ' MELLOK'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STOEE, mmmm _ m^^ (BANORED STREET, ASHBUFTOJW BAST BTEEET H. M. JONES. FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. POLICIES CURRENT from V Days to IS Months, according to Value Purchased. <©1 per Week for Total Disablement up tb Ten Weeks. n In , «rT Accidenfc' Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pianos, Organs, and Cycles. Cash purchasers from 10s will receive a Policy good for Sevan Days. CHEAP STATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. Boxed Stationery, 6d and Is lines, top value ; specially put np m London for my own trade. Fancy and Tinted Note Paper and Envelopes. AGENTS FOR MILNER AND THOMPSONS V7-r*l^iPr%V7 By rr ,? rinßmead and Sons, Hopkinson, Goss and PIANOS Kallm an Wagner, Collard and Coilard. Broad - PIAJNoK. a Wnd gohn k6 ' Spa6the> °hanneU and S°B LipP AT?^^' ByJ?« U and^i~' Smith» the Needham Company, ()K(tA NS WiUoox and White, Mason and Hamlin.the Chioagotkrai. A»/^^J^ pany» Pftlaoe Ofßan Company, and other makers. -ORGAISS- From j^q lOjs to j3 SO# OBGAINS From -.«„ „-.„ nnfh LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. *"- Best clsh Valub Obtainablh. •t*swSfesH^S^ Fa}^ ed Prices for Caßh- Magazines and Periodicals. di» WmS. rf Pl"°? s «>*n Departments. Equal to Chmtchureh and Dune din Houses. Do yoar Buamese here and keep the Trade m the District INSPECTION INVITED. h. m."Tones. J. SEALY AND CO. IN compliance with the request of many Friends and valued Clients, I have decided to CONTINUE THE SEED BUSINESS m the old premises, ac heretofore, where Friends and the Public generally will find me ready to supply their wants, from an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK of FAKM, VEGETABLE, AND FLO WEB SEEDS, AND GAEBEN KEQTJISITES. u/^S T my best, e. ndeavours to still maintain that confidence] which the Public has reposed m me during the last twenty-four years. r»4^ STM« bAIr t0 intimat l e that J flave taken into Partnership G. A. DiO^INSON, my nephew, who has been my assistant for the last six SEAL'S^ e c^ ÜBlneßS Wlllbe carried on as formerly under the style of J, WE ARE PURCHASERS OF PRIME SAMPLES OF PEAS, TABES, BYEGEASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVEB SEEDS. J. SEALY~AND CO. i - OF — , LINOLEUM •• OVER 10° SPA33Sf wtfjHoosß LARGEST OTOOK IN f LINOLEUM - LINOLEUM (Jasb Arrived Direct from Manufacturers, New Designs and Colours. BUGS, MATS, CABPETS,TIMATTINGS OF ALL KINDS Also a Large Consignment of Beautiful Brass and Iron Bedsteads, Just Arrived per S.S. Gothic, OALL EARLY AND SEOUKE A BARGAIN AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO,'S FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, ASHBURTON. Note Address— TANORED STREET, opposite Arcade, and next Bailding Society's Office JUST LANDED- \r\ GUNS SOLD FOR CASH OR TERMS A FIRST-CLASS \Tl^\ at the Supply of VP\ AMMUNITION, GUNS, Etc., XwX LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE. \ ——__ for the Coming \Tl^\ Etc, repaired on the Premises SHOOTING SEASON. \lz\ by a Practicai Gunsmith, ab the Ciklfci'JfcfclDGrES \ Shortest Notice. Of all Makers. X^V KißdS'°f PlUMbiDg d°ne> RIFLES from 12 S 6d. \O\ ESTIMATES GIVBN' \ f f>\ TANKS fromlSOe. Vf \



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HENRYSTEPHENSON. [ HENRY STEPHENSON, ~ ' (successor to Alfred Harrison.) i Established 20 years. I AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY BALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Bales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc, aB per arrangement, m any part of the county. Advances made en Goods pkoed m my hands for Sale* , Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agent: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS oh time pay meats from &€>m per month. HEHRY STE3PHENSON, AUCTIONEER ~~ FOR SALE. GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, HINDS. 185 acres, 185 LEASEHOLD, at a Low Rental. BEING R.S. 36455 aad Lots 7, 9, and 47, parts of Reserves 1371 and 1331, not far from Hinds Railway Station, Rental to the Crown; Is 3d per acre. Terms can be arranged. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. _____________ TOWN PROPERTY, /CENTRALLY situated m Peter Btreeli \J near the Railway Station and Post Office. Being T.S. 528, containing J acre, with Dwelling House of six rooms and verandah, also Washhouee, Workshop, Stable, etc., belonging to Mrs Simpson Offers invited for the purchase of this. The property (is centrally situated near the Railway Station' and should prove a remunerative investment. Easy terms of payment oan be arranged. T. BULLOCK. ~Yoe saleT QA ACRES, being Lot 4, part of Reserve £j\J 350, together with small cottage thereon, fronting Maronan Road; suitable for an accommodation paddock, as it is not far from the Saleyards. For particulars apply to T BULLOCK FOR BALE GOOD HEALTHY SHEFP COUNTRY Coldstream Road District. 500 ACRES, 5()O Rural Sections 32732, 32734, and 32965, fenced, etc. rTIHE Owner is desirous of quitting? this X property at once,-at a sacrifice. Offers are invited, Very easy terms of payment can be arranged. T. BULLOCK, Agent-. TINWALD." I7IOR SALE, at a low price—four sections . between Harland and Grove Streets, with four-roomed Cottage thereon. obi-Ay/ Easy terms of payment. T BULLOCK. "~~ FOR "SALE. ~~ AN ALLOTMENT near the entrance to the Woollen Factory, being Lot 10, fronting James street, AUenton, containing 1 rood, 37 perches, the property of Mr J. H. Hum. A low price will b* accepted. T. BULLOCK, FOB SALE. I SMALL Cottage and £ of an acre, having » frontage of 33 feet on Petes? street, being part of SS.S. 540, not far horn the j Railway Station* PRICE REQUIRED £85 Small cash deposit, balance by instal ments extending ovar a number ®f y<%rs. 0?. BULLOCK, Agent. — FOR SALE". VALUABLE SUBURBAN. PROPERTY, AHenton District, g AORBS ODD. Q Corner of Winter's and Cavendish roads, with Commodious? Dwelling House, Verandah, and all oonvanienoes, and Out houses, consisting of Wash house, with Copper built ia, workshop, Fowl Yard, etc., etc., surrounded by Garden and Orchard, well stocked with fruit trees ; very healthy locality; the property of Mr R. Murray. Having sold hit business he is desirous of disposing of his property. Offers are invited for same either m a whole or separately. I Easy terms of payment oan be arranged. ' DD BULLOCK. BUILDINGS FOR SALEFOR REMOVAL A N IRON SHED, 20 x 9, has been used JTjL as stable, and also a larger shed 24 x 14, has been used m a workshop, For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. , i E. W. "HAMMER ' NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with the j Farmers' Co-operative Association, I! have much pleasure m stating that m future ! I shall carry on my business at the offices and store lately occupied by the above As soclation at the corner of West Street and ! Haveiock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises.) I STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES, 1 132 E. W. HANMER. SMOKE ' THE NEW VENUS ! Dark Aromatio Plug Tobacco. BHE CELEBRATED A BEST BFAND MANUPAOTURKD FHOM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF.;



-GLORIOUS NEWS- T BEG to announce that If.have [Opened aa IMMENSE SHIPMENT of Autumn & Winter Novelties, Ex Rangatira and Papanui, including the Latest in— DRfiSS COSTUMES, MANTLES, CAPES, MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, GLOVER UMBRELLAS, RIBBONS, HOSIERY, BLANKETS, FLANNELS, CLOTHING^ BOOTS, CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, IND LINOLEUMS. DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES BEST WORK, EXCELLENT FIT, SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. ANDREW ORR. AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1899. NEW & SEASONABLE GOODS NOW ON VIEW. MITCHELL AND TUEKEB — N2J£I E- — f\N »nd after thia date, owing fco the wonderful success m the Sales of the WEETHEIM SEWING MACHINES, I HAVE MADE LARGE REDUCTIONS IN THE PRICE OF ALL MACHINES, Thus being m a position to give greater advantages and more liberal terms than any other Person or Company m the District. NEW STYLES OF PBBAMBOLATOK3 AND GO-CABT3, PROM 20s. MANGLES AND POKTABLE BOILEBS ON EASY TERMS. | AH kinds of Sowing Machines Repaired. R. LOCHHEAD, WERIHEIM MACHINE DEPOT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. H. H. HEATLEY, BRANCH MANAGER. 3 10 := 20,000 =r •ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 2im NO SETTING^EQUIRED. With Sfcove Pipe can be worked oat m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Casi Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside, REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m ©11 aizes s 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 POUNDBY, DUNEDIN. v ■ 631 1 JOHN WILSON, IMPOETER OF HIGH-CLASS WALL PAPERS. "I" HAVE much pleasure m announcing to the Public of Ashburton and Surrounding District that I Bhall atill continue to carry on the business of HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN WRITER, Etc., as heretforo. I alao beg to notify that I have REMOVE my Business to the Large and Commodious Premises lately occupied by the Bank of New South Wales, where, with the auu*u ?f Mr C. Chapman's Stock (which I have taken over, Mr Chapman leaving the town for Wanganui), Customers |will find a greatly increased Choice of Goods at their disposal, PICTURE MOULDINGS, WALL PAPERS, MIXED PAINTS* WINDOW GLASS, ENAMELS, VARNISE, ARTISTS' MATERIALS, Etc. 3 132' i'DUSFHONE 65 P 0 Box 16



Meoll Brothers, H. F. Niooll.] (L. A. Niooll, "AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. BHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, WEEKLY SALES OB CATTLE, PIGS& POULTRY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Aroade. Entrance by riajht-of-way, rear of Union Bank. | Aho of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately oa conclusion of our live sfcook sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at loweßfe current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed m our, hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive ■*mples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. STATION BOOKS'KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, 1 ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4>jr and 5 per cent, Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We Invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. WOOL. WOOL._WOOL WE have pleasure m notifying our Clients that we have made arrange meats with MESSRS DALGETY & CO., LTD. to sell at the Christchurch Sales any Woo which may be entrusted to us, and w«, are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Wool placed m our hands for sale. The Wool should be consigned to Dalgely & Co., Ltd., Chriatchurch, account Niooll Bros., with advice to us. We can also arrange to dispose of clipß privately if so desired. FKEEZEBS. FREEZERS, T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTOHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 rnHE OHRISTCHUROH MEAT CO X Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION . WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERY WHERE Niooll Bros, etore five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price oa application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS Public Notices. "strathmorb" PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED: UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /"lAN Accommodate upwards of FORTH ?0) MALE *nd FEMALE PATIENT TERMS ; From 2 Guineas pei week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THWR OWN MEDIOAL AWJBER Apply to— THE MATRON, Strathmork Pbivate Hospital, Ferry Road (just over East Belt), Christ 135 church. NEW CYCLE WORKS. W. MgKnight] [B. McKnight Mcknight bhos., (late of timaru and christchubch) "ARIEL" CYCLE WORKS, SA.UNDERS' BUILDINGS, BEG o announce that they have Com menced Business as Cycle Experts etc., and ail work entrusted to their charg will receive their most Careful and Promp Attention. Repairs Guaranteed. All kinds of Cycle Accessories m Stocki Agents for all the .Leading Machines. #$"* Machines ENAMELLED and LINED any Color. Mcknight bros., AMJSL OYOLB WOBHS 179 Saundebs'Buildings, Ashbprton Leiioh and Richards? (Successors to W. P. HAKNAFoap), TINSMITHS,PLUMBERS, GABFIXIERB BELL-HANGERB, Etc. HOT and Cold Water Services laid most approved plans. Estimates given for all kinds of wor&v N.B.—Competent workmen sent to> *uy art on shortest notice. LEITCH &~RICHARD^ BURNEI3) STREET. 1 22



Business Notices. look" CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT BOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the last twslve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is tlie Best and Cheapest S^oani ■wd Household Coal m the marks b. Uied Id the Woollea Faotory and Oantoi bary Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES wo 6. T, PARK, MOUNT SOMERB. CHEAP MONjSY CHEAP MONEY ' IN SUMS JF <eioo ™ £io,ooo, ON COUNTRY, CITY, {AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At exceptionally low r»tea of interest. - FOR FORMS Of"aPFLICATIOK ANB FULL INFORMATION, Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christ-church. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner. 81-CHLORIDE OF GOLD CURE. DRINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYED 15 I SUFFERED from an Insatiable Appe tite foe Liquor, The Bi-Chloeidb ci Gold Treatment oared me permanently. It Eradicates ALL Desire for Intoxicants. (The desire will never return unless you re cultivate it. No cure—no pay, Addbess : BICHLORIDE OF GOLD INSTITUTE Aehly House, Rattray Street, Dunedin, 12 CARSON & CO., SOLB AGENTS FOR ■'•Kukos Teas" IN ASHBUFTON AND DISTRICT. fTIHE Best House for Teaa and Sugars— CARSON & CO. Tha beob value m Roller Flour, 2001 b sacks !<_». CARSON k CO. (The beet House for Dairy Produce, OaKSON & CO. The beib House for Earthenware, Glass, and China, CARSON & CO. The best House for Household Ironmongery, CABSOJ* & CO, CARSON & CO., GROOKRS AND IRONMONGERS, Manufacturers ?of Snow Baking Powder, (Registered), Favorite Washing Extract. Tancred Street, Ashburton. MISS BBSbIE SIMMONDS MUSIC SITLLER, AND QTKAOHER OP THE VIOLIN, TT>EGS to thank her Friends and Patrons for past favors, and to inform them she is m a position to supply anything they may require m MUSIC or INSTRUMENTS AT LOWEST PRICES, tDHE EXHIBITION MODEL PIANO at e3S3l> GASH, or easy Terms. Besb "Value Yet Offered. VIOLINS, FLUTES, CLARIONETS, MELODIANS, Era. Any Article not m Btcck procured im mediately. New Music and Songs by every mail, VIOLIN STRINGS AND FITTINGS, Best Quality. BESSIE HAMMONDS, BURNETT STREET, ABHBURTON. 3 ' Begorra it's a purty Tay,' and sold by Sheatmam Broa, Ashburton, W. Doak, Mount Sonaers and Mayfield, James Gudßell, Tinwftjd, Me Diamond Jubilkb,' Ceylon's best high ground Tea.