THE ABHBURTUN GOATRgIAIS, WEDNESDAY, JOiW 2S WJi,

Printed wad publuhecl by HnrRT Wnuus, of Peter Street, Ashbarbcn, for the Proprfe* ton, *i their Printing Offiqe, Ban«t^ Street, A*hbnrtoo, WEDNSSDAY, Jane 38, 1899



AHIIBURTON FEKMANEWE BUILDING INVESTMENT SOCIETY. riIHE SOCIETY » sow taking MONEY X osr DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Months 4} per ecnt, ull particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Managor* Office: Tailored Street STBATHMOBE PKIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED : UNEQUALLED INXHB OOLONIEB FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /^IAN Accommodate upwards of FORT W) MALE *nd FEMALE PATIKNT TERMS •. From 2 Gaineas p« wet* PATIENTB CAN BB ATTSNDBO BY _ THF«?R OWN MEDICAL ADVISER Apply*toH THE MATRON, BTBATBMOBI PRIYATI HO6PITAL, Ferry Ko*d (just over East Belt), Chrfit 136- oharoh. Bicycle Harvest. LANDELLS & SON, ENGINEERS ft BICYCLE MAKERS BURtiKTT STREET. Kxxt mi Club* TO ther Fanner* and General Poblio Ashbartoo,—We beg to state that w have reaped a harvest in Bicycles, havir. jut landed a big consignment of first-olaes riggers at £14 10s. We are the oldest bioyole firm in Asbborton and intend to uphold oar reputation. Agents for White Flyers, Radfea-WhtU worth, Waverleys, Cyolopt, The Parrot, etc Repairs by experts. All work guru te«d DRINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUAUTY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Puked vi Tina, the dalloate Aroma Absolutely Pressrved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL OROOKRB J. L.HIOGS, PAINTER, SICNWRITEi, CLAZIEfc ETC. 1 XF YOU WANT A BEAUTIFUL ROOM, IF YOU WANT A GOOD SIGN. IF YOU WANT A WINDOW GLAZE IF YOU WANT YOURHOUSEPAINTED Comvtff J. X* HIGGB. IF YOU WANT A TIN OF PAINT, IF YOU WANT A SQUARE OF GLASS, IF YOU WANT A ROLL OF PAPER, IF YOU WANT ARTISTS' MATERIAL TRY J. L HIGG& TANCRED STREET. LOQK ~~ CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT bat Trebled daring the to twelve m a iths. IT IS ÜBED EVERTWHBRK. Tbiu Coal is the Beit and Cheapest B*mm «d Honseholfi Coal te the market. Used in the Woollen Faotory and Canter buy Floor MiUs, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES G. T.^PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. POISONED! "A Mpattoi*i* froraihr dl«Tic< of Wt^nr.yah N.«.W., of tk »tiiler m<i hi* iuaHj uhlblil 'ffTciy j*rior4 •}fflpun» or poiwnJag aXivt |ni);*< iiff: 6 their ereii'ng me*l. In eearcai-ig for ihe 0k0.% 4m uitvoft fell oa ihe l» tbey had nsw. A taapis takrn hx>m • on« poJnd tin ia oae man ilysod and ."«Md toooßta'n kwcog tr^cei of warialic mr.Hi, Urn pieience of wMcta fa ciioied by tfee nsa cf tptf:»«'«( sa' fs in weMiug the parts of tin together i The «m4j* w«-n» ocosumen V>kc tea packed i»i urn* 1! tfm, owftf to its vary ebsaroeot natuie, is »eiy liable wo twawe fmpregna.ed with thie »cid, and tfie>*fMe dana«w*» for human coniumptioo, sod adrlm tbat tb» *r.» Mfwt package to parcbasa is tb»t picked la W VflA •a icside llr;og of vegetable jarobmeat. Ih'ietyp of packet ia quite impnrtoas to theatr. tod Urn ■» packed has betn knowa to re:«in pi Ua »hkb» r-i* etrencth fox a period of flre yui# »«TE.-KOZIB iXA bMoVatf.iataaiwifhas fsideliningol Vegetable Parobwrot.



BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T7IOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, 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 FHIEDJLANDER BROH., Limited., OAVIJO THOMAS, mils JN.Z,. FABMERfe 00-OJPJBRATIVE A SfesOCJIATXOIW OF CAMTEKBUBY, Limited., OS ALBERT ROBEKTH, A.GHf.NI\ Aihbarton. OANTEBBUBY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary. INCANDESCENT GAS-LIGHT. (WELSBAOH PATENTS). GREAT REDACTION" IN PRICES. ( X ) HAYING made Special bud 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 an ordinary gas burner with consumption of less than TWO-THIRDS of the gas. w. j.Tdams, PLUMBER AND GASFITIEB,' REMOVED TO NEW FRIGftII&JQe, NEXT ORANGBIHALL, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON. Hew Mand Iwaace Coipany. BBTABLIS h"e~D°* 1 « 185 9 : CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. THE PRIMIBB AND WEALTHIEST COLONUL COMPANY NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— £400,000* FIRB AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRASHING MACHINES, *0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RaTKB E. W HANMEB • 4OENT — 22,000 — COOKING UAIUII RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 24 s NO SETTING "REQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat in the open. SPLENDID BREAD i BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned iaiide. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all Bizes, single or doable oveas. 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. 31 6



Without a peer in all the World. Unrivalled, Unexcelled, j - — - zznzz 32 > ~~! ! T)ui\lops I j l:nas^ ite^ l-**^ Ccbacco 6 44Strives to Excel," and comes in "Easily First."



LA WES' Dips & Manures. THB Poblio Dips at the Ashburbon and Tinwald Sale Yards are now open for tha SBASON. For termi and particular* apply to Care taker. Lawn' Superphosphate — Best Turnip Manure in the world. Also poisonona and non-poisonous Sheep Dip in stock. EDWABD SAUNDERS, LOCAL AGENT. 11 16 EgT'VXSBKD 1880. TSJMCPHONK No 69 BAKER BROS., GARNISHING TTNDERTAKIRS C URNISHIHG U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Latea Designs in FUNERAL FURBISHING* FUjSERALS conducted with the greatest oare and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanni Road and Cass Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. J. V. DE BEER "VTEW LINEB IN E.P. WARE, DIRECT FROM THE CELEBRATED MANU FACTURERS WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. i This is the finest quality ENGLISH PLATE, on hard white metal. j« New Designs in a big rango "of prices. Inspection Invited. CLOCKS~LOCKS, CLOCKS, New lines" suitable for presentation from £1 to £10, Every time piece regualated and guaranteed. JfcWELLERYJEWELLEKY Always the largest assortment in Ashbur ton to choose from. New Goods by every mail. ROTHERHAM AND WATERBURY WATCHES A SPECIALTY. lam making a special feature in vn u fracturing Jewellery to order, being the only PRACTICAL Jeweller in the district, Old Jewellery Remade. Watch repairing. Only ompetent workmen employed. J. V.DE~BEER, (Late S, Salek) THE LEADING JEWELLER * WATCHMAKER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. ASHBURTON tfo 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. mHE Society has REMOVED its Office X from Th« 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, 6 100 Secretary! P ICQQnM wh bi JLooUN W LADIES RIM)? I k£EPCR§ And I KNOT RINOS. Gold Watchw Stiver \VaUhes QOLD /W SILVIA CHAINS Brooches. &c. I THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Lid. HAVING purchased that property at the corner of West and Moore Streets foi'aie.'ly occupied by Messrs Hanmer and Graven, have now ample storage room for all classes of grain and produce at lowest rates. A large stock of SEEDS, TWINE, OILS, AGRICULTRAL SALT, HARNESS, i And all farmers' requisites on hand t, fTgjbson, i MANAGER. '



Henry Steplienson. HENRY STEPHENBON, (onooossor to Alfred Harrison.) Eat&hMohed 20 years. AUCTION KKR, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY BATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni are, etc., as per arrangement, in any part the county. Advance* made en Goods plaoed In my ftanda for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Frnit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS.^ Agent: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PJANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from £2Oh per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER * '■ Nicoll Bros. JNicoll Brothers, H. F. Niooix,] [L. A. Niooll AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. BHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAN ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY Every Batnrdpy, at 18 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Abo of MERCHANDISE, FURNITUBE, and PRODUCE, in our Rooms EVERT SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted in any part of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on gooda plaoed in our hands for absolute tale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who hare parcels for disposal. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £500 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cenb. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. T¥^E ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT BKJHEST MARKET RATES. NICOLL BROS, East Street, Ashbnrton. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. TjIARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time tojsuit their own convenience, by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 THE OHRISTOHUROH MEAT CO 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 EVERYWHERE Nicoli. Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS R 1 A GIFT. ! THE SHELDON BOOM. "In His Steps, or What Would Jesus Do." •• Ihe Crucifixion of Philip Strong," " His Brother's Keeper." " Malcom Kirk." ••Richard Hardy's Seven Days." "THE VITADATIO" series of theoe magnificent and entrancing works is^ about ready for distribution, and will be sent to any address in the colonies on receipt of postage to cover—One book, 2d stamps, the five books, 6d stamps. All letters must be marked "Sheldon," care of •• Vitadatio,' Melbourne. LADIES, THE FOLLOWING SHOULD INTEREST YOU. Never felt better in her life. Had no idea Vitadatio could do for her what it has done. " 10th April, 1899. " For a number of years I was troubled with indigestion, and what those of our sex know as general weak ness in various forms and ways, accompanied by the usual gloomy forebodings and, of course, as I find now, unnecessary cares of mind, producing all kinds of discouraging anticipations, 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 discomfort, an emaciated form, and the common remark of my friends was, ' How ill you always look.' Although I would not admit the truth of their opioion, yet my own conscious feeling assured me of the truth of their observation. There were many other ailments which kept }n check my former vitality and buoyancy of Bpiiite, which need only be hinted at in ft note such as this. In this state of general debility I was advised to take a course of Webber's Vitadatio; I took it regularly for about six weeks, and took, in all, the contents of six large bottles, These were from the first a great source of help and relief, and I began to put on flesh at the rate of 1 jrlb per week, and I now enjoy the very best of health. To any of my own ccx, especially those who ara troubled with en» nui, from whatever cause arising, I verily I believe a course of Vitadatio will give them bask the blessing of good health, Buch as I enjoy, and for which I desire to be truly thankful. Vitadatio shall always have my strong recommendation.—Yours gratefully, M. Sergeant, Redfern, Sydney, .New South Wales. ; f Price 5s 6d and 3a 6d per bottle. E. W. HALL, Herbalist, Agent for Aehburton and District. 6 107



- GREAT ANN UA L SAL W - OF Drapery, Clothing*, and Boots. ANI) EE W OUR WILL HOLD AN IMMENSE CLEARING SALE OF QURPLUB STOCK OF HIGH-CLASS DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOT 3, COMMENCING FiIDAY, JUNE 30, FOR ONE MOBTH ONLY. All Good. Re-marktd at a TREMENDOUS REDUCTION, ao as to effeofc » Complete Clearance. SEB HAND BILLS FOB ?RICBS. LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S BOOIS GREATLY REDUCED. EEMEMBEft SALE — FRIDAY, JUNE 30. AND RE W O RR. TAILOR-MADK COSTUMES. ■: i . ' i /~\UR Succew with the«e GOWNS l»»fc Season givea 03 Confidence in Rrquesting tbe Patronage of those Ladies to whom a SMART COSTUME i» a necessity. We bold « Comprehensive Stock of COATINGS, suitable for this purpo«e and would SOLICIT AN EARLY INSPECTION. — NOW ON" SALE — 6> BALIS CARPET SAMPLES 6) O" BALES GOAr SKIN RUGS g MITCHELL & TURNER. ■ ~ TANKS. TANKS. TANKS. QPEOIAL Indncements offer to those in want of FIRST-CLASS TANKS* HARDLEY BROS. ABB SELLING LARGE SIZE TANKS AT 27s 6d, 355, 425, 50s eaob- No Home is complete without one. PUMPS PUMPS. PUMPS. Splendid Assortment now to hand—direct from the makeri—at prices to Bait everyone. SPOUTING & RIDGING Manufactured on the Premises. Sponting fixed from 4d per foot. Competent Workmen sent to any part of the County at shortest notice. SHEARMAN IJROS. T¥T E CAN SUPPLY AT VERY LOW PRICES HOfiNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH BHAKES, PLOUGH CHAINS, NEAT' 3 FOOT & CAfeTOR OILS. GUNS & AMMUNITION Single and Double Barrel Breech Loading Gaas, Eley's and Clab Cartridges »nd Ammanltion of all kinds. ' . , , .  Sportsmen requiring Good and Reliable Ammanltion at the lowest price, would benefit by giving ub a call, LAMPS, LAMPS, AND LAMPWARE. Hanging Parloar Lamps, Hall Lamps/Table Lamps, Hand Lamps, Bracke Lamps and Stoneley'a Patent Safety Lamps in endless variety. Lamp Chimneys, Globes, Shades, Wicks, and Burners of every description. Statle Lanterns, Stable Lanterns in all shapes and sizes. ENAMEL WARE, ENAMELWARE. WE have just received from the Manafacturers a Large and Assorted Stock o the above, including— Kettles, Saucepans, Jogs, Stewp&ns, Cups and baucers, Mugs, Plates, Dishes, Pie Dishes, CaJltnders, Basins, Dlppera, eta., etc., which we are disposing of at wholesale prices. KEROSENE. KEROSENE. 500 OASES LIGHT O| THEAOJ. OIL. QQQ The Finest-Oil in the Market. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. Panyong Buds Tea, Pekoe Ceylon Tea, China and Blended Teaß. Sabstantia, reduction In taking a quantity. We make a sped ty of Teas.f WINES & SPIRITS. Fergu«on's Old Scotch Cream (specially matured), Walker's Kilmarnock Whisky, Bass's English and Manning's Bottled Aba and Stouts, and ali other Wines and Spirits alwpye on hand. BEST HOUSE itt Ashburton for Crockery, Glassware, and Brashware. Groceries at Wholesale Prices. Orders by Poet despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily SHEARMAN BROS., WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCERS, IRONMONGER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MABEET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON Telephone No 63



G. MEDDINS, ) The People's Pbactical ; i Ironmonger, j BUSNFCT STRBE?, OPPOSITE AIIOADE THE CBEAP and UP-TO-DATE SHOP for LAMP> ! LvMFSII BBttlSTEft GRATES With Tiles or Plain. CCAL VASES. COAL VASES. FIRB IRO^S & BRASSES, FENDERS. FENDERS. BROOMS & BRUSHWARE. UN & ENAMELLED WARS, GORSE KNIVKS ft GRUBBERS. [SPADES & FORKS. BUILDERS'! * FURNISHING IRON- M'HSGFRY. BADGES! RANGES!! gent for SCOTT'S CELEBRATED "ATLAS" and Barnlngham'i •• ZBALANDIA.' As nsaal I am to the front in CAR PENTER'S TOOLS with the largest and best selected stook in Aehbnrton. On* trial will convince you that you will mt« money by patronising me. SMITH'S Premier Wheat Dressing OUR New Season's Bapply of this Dressing has now arrived, and its trvwr increasing sale each year proves its popularity. IT IS A THOROUGH 831UT PRE VKNTATIVE. It is easy to use, dissolving in cold water. 16 hastens instead of retarding germination, and is very mnoh cheaper than any other dressing— Is per packe*. Buffioient for SO bushels of seed. Ashburton Drug Co, Ltd, WHOLESALE & RETAIL AGENT?. - THINGS WORTH KNOWING mHAT You can SAVE MONEY jif you Buy your Boots irom NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS t IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES. East Street, Ashburtont BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made to Measure. Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment^being exercised as to Formation of the FeeC Woikmassbip and Materials Guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE. Brtog Yoar Repairs to — ■ ] NICHOLAS & PiCKFOFU, Late McDonald & MoDiabmid. Frank Curtis, THE LEADING Wtttoh maker, Jeweller, and Optician. JUST LANDED: LARGE STOCK of NICKEL and other Watches, be'iDg imported direot and manufactured to my own design. These WATCHES will be found to give every satisfaction. A special value line at £1 ii well worth Inspection, ROTHERHAMS, WATERBURYS, Etc., In all grades and^pticee. KEEPBBS 4 WEDDING RINGS of my own manufacture—guaranteed IS carat—kept in all siz-ss and designs. AS USUAL—MY BROOCHFS, GEM RINGS, AND STOCK OF JEWELLERY js the Largest and Best Assorted in Ash barton, Presentation Clocks and Alarms in all prices and designs. REPAIRS effected with my usual prompt ness and exacdtude. OLD JEWELLERY Re-made into up-to-date fashions, at moderate ratee. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. ABSOLUTE ASSURANCE • , • ■■ ~ 18 ONB OF:THB PERFECT CWKBID BY THS MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. EXAMPLE of Nonforfeiture Conditions. At Age 30 next Birthday, under Table C 20, Assurance of £1000 will cost £31 10s per annam for 20 years. In event of discontinuance of payments the Policy becomes Paid up for £160 AJfTER 3 YEAKS. £280 AFTER 6 YitARS. £500 AFTER 10 YEARS. And so on. When the 20 years' Pretnfa have beeu paid, the Assurance ie not on Paid up for £1000, but is increased by Accumulated Bonuses. WALTER SCALES, Superintendent of New Business* HUGO FKIEDLAMDER. District A goat, Ashburton