i'HE AflßuillOlS ttJARDIAN: TUESDAY, OCTGBEK 24, 1899

Printed and published by Henry Willis o Peter Street.^shburton, for the Propri« tors, at their Printing Office, Bnia»t> Street, Ashburton, TUESDAY, October 24. IB9J



I Stud Notices rilO Stand This Season At Ashbcrton LINKSHOT, By Chainshot—dam La Diva ; by Bun dora, out of Minille, by Tradncer—Opera. Apply to B. HEALY, Groom, m Charge. Mr Cookaon'a Stable*, 8 280 mo STAND THE SEASON AT LONGBEAOH. ALEXANDER'S HEIR, By St Alexander imp, dam Pearl, fall sister to Mr Matthew Holrne&'s Crown Prince HARVESTER, Bay Horse, 4yr«, standing 17 hands, by Workman, dam Bioss, by Lord Beaconefiold, etc., will travel the districts of Lowoliffe, Coldstream, Hinds, Witlowby, Eiffelton, and Longbeaen, CONQUEROR, Thoroughbred Horse by Medallion, d«m Siesta, by Traducer, granddam Hamock imp. For terms, apply to the Owner, or man m charge. ZJ 0 N GRIGG, 9 255 Longbeach MIDDLEEIGG PJUNOE. mHIS well bred Clydesdale Draught Stallion will travel the Wakanui Ro»d District this season. For terms and full particulars apply to— T. MILLAR, Groom m charge, Or P. STEWART, y * Proprietor, Seaview. HE PRIZE CLYDESD 4LE DRAUGHT STALLIONS PRINCE ALEXANDER AND CRAIGIELEE Will Travel the Ashbnrton ard surround, ing Districts this season. For terms apply to R. OLABKE, 10 66 or Man m charge.' moneFtoTeTd PRIVATELY. TANCRED STREET, Next Gas Company's Ooioes. ]^£ 0N E V TO LEND According to Arrangement from jg|) AND UPWARDS, Upon any Security. 1 BADE BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments Joan be arranged. All Business Stbictly Confidential. DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. AGENT FOR-Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton-Marine insurance Office. - THINGS - WORTH KNOWING mHAOJ You can SAVE MONEY if you Buy your Boots from NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS k] IMPORTERS OF BOOT 3 AND SHOES, East Street, Aahbartoni BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made to Measure, Ease andJComfort^Studied. Skill and Judgment*being~ exeroisedgas^te Formation of the Feet. * Workmanship and Materials Guaranteed, CHARGES MODERATE. Bring Your Repairs to — NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, Lat« McDonald & MoDiarmid. LOOK " OHBAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled daring the la twelve months, IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam i.nd Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Factory and Cant* bury Floor Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES vo G. T, PARK, MOUNT SOM Efi 8.



ECONOMY IN SHEEP SHEARS THE UNBIVALLED T.U.S. SHEEP SHEARS. WONDERFUL RESULTS, UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY. 3,540 SHfiEP SBOKN WITH ONE PAIR TV.&> SHEARS. ! Good Tools give good work. Well-shorn fleeces bring higher prioen, and no, man can do good work with bad Bheare. BICYCLES. BICYCLES.! TTjT E bare been appointed Agenta for Aihburton by the Goold Bicycle Co., Ltd., for the Sale of their famous RED BIRD B I G V C L E S . Throughout the World to-day the Bed Bird is recognised as the highest developmeit m Cycle Construction. The One Mile Championship of Australia on Ootober 10 was won by Wm. MARIIN, on his Hl.O BILtD SPECIAL. During his "SSk 0™^ 116 has Won lo>°^>o, which he considers ii mainly due to riding a RjblJ BIRD. FURTHER PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION. GROCERIES. GROCERIES. ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSJ.BLI CASH PRICES. None but the best Brands of Goods m Stock. Give us a Trial and we guarantee to give you Satisfaction. CHEAPEST AKD BEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. I EXCEPTIONAL VALUE GIVEN IN TEAS, SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. MABKET HOUSE, BURNETT STEEET, ASttBURTON Telephone No 53 . • ■■■ j OBSERVE OUR STOCK, OUK QUALITY, OUR VALOEB YX7E are "to the Fronb 11 w j t h tha PJOK and CHOICEST GOODS m the Home Markets. DRESS GOODS In neatest shades, plain and fancy, and Trimmings to match, m endltss variety. BUCK FANCY LUSTRES, SICILIANS, AND GRENADINES. PIQUES (White and Striped), MUSLINS (very new), 300 pieces of PRINTS for Blousings. DRILLS, GRASS CLOTHS, GALATISAS, and PiNDORAS. ClT^ T? /^1 F A f "^® Pairs of New Lace Curtains, Lovely goods. &1 H\UJi A.XJ 200 Ladieb'Collars, as now worn. 5k 0 Ladies' Silk and Lsc6 Scarfs and Bows. A GREAT CHOICE IN LADIES' WHITE CYCLING GLOVED NICE LOT OF BELTS IN WHITE, SELF COLOURS, AND CHECKS VFTLINGS TO SUIT LVERY TASTE, INCLUDING Fancy White Washing Falls. BAILOR HATS, LEGHOBN HATS, IBIMMED INFANT'S MILLIJNEBY, Cur Windows will give you a slight idea of the Assortment within. CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, SHEETINGS,'TOWELLINGS, & HEARTH RUGS All useful household lines. A 1 value. Imported direct from Manchester. The LATEST m Gentlemen's Ties, Bows, and Collars. Up to date HAIS m Felb and Straw. Our Sbock of MEN'S and BOYS' CLOTHING and MERCERY la hard to beat m Ashburton. Ladies' Tan Shoes, Gentlemen's Tan Shoes, Children's Tan Shoes. Many useful lines m Canvas and Tennis Shoes. Bluchers for Shearers. A grand line of HARD WEAR TWEED for 3oya. School Suits, double width, «» lid DRESSMAKING, MILLINERY, Etc., ON THE PREMISES. NORTHCOTE'& HEFFORD "THE COENEB," IMMENSE ARRIVALS OF W- NJfiW SPRING GOODS -^ DRESS AND FASHION. ANDREW ORR^ia Opening up a Second Shipment of New Spring Goods, ex " lonic.', 55^Paria Trimmed Hats and Boanets as Patterns 33^Dozen Ladies Kid Gloves, four button, Is 6d, guaranteed The Correct Boater, trimmed with band and bow Novelties m Ne*w Dresses, including the Irogonal CUyeter New Prints and Fancy Blousea Latest Un-to-date Goods m the Show Room Novelties m Cycling Gloves, Sunshades, Ribbons and Flowers Japanese Siiks m all the shades Fancy -Silk for Blouses, m Blouse Lengths Beautiful Stock of Ladies Bow Ties, Hats etc 100 Dozen Gentlemen's Ties, Shirts and Collars, m Great Variety Linoleum, and Floorcloths m all widths Grand Stock of Men's Clothing, Hate, and Umbrellas A large Stock of Ladies and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes DRESSMAKING—SpeciaI Attention, Fit and Style, all that could be desired. INSPECTION INV7TED, I ANDREW OR R,



PUBLIC NOTICES ~R£MOVAL HOfIGL TYUKING Building Operations I have HE MOVED to Tempor ary Premises, next the Ashbur ton Club and M.B A. R. J.~GUY, BURN: TT STREET, ASHBURTON. T. H. Undbill.j [b. undsill T H. UNDBILL AiNl) CO,, T7IURNJSHING UNDERTAKERS, J: URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Poushed Coffins a Specialty. , A Choioe Assortment of ArtiSoial Wreaths n Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, feast Bolt. 2 HARDLEY BROS. TTAVE just opened up their newly imported Stock of Fishing* Tackle. FLIES, MINNOWS, TRACES, LINES, GAFF HOOKS, RODS, IN 3KEAT VARIETY. A L\RGB ASSORTMENT OP Garden Tools AT PRICES THAT DEFY OOMPETITIO Plumbebs,.Tinsmiths, & Gasfittkrs. Hot aud cold water laid en at th shortest notice. A LARGE 8T00K" OF TANKS, BATHS, SINKS, PUMPS, Em,J TO SELECT FftOM.| ESTIMATES GIVEN WITH PLEASURE HARDLEY Bbos. !to all my old clients i farmers, and residents of ashburton county* I BEG to inform you thab I have severed my connection with the Canterbury Mill, which wai 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 & Co, so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to address all orders to THOMAS ROLLITT, WAiaroi ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ABHBUATON On acd after October Ist, I shall be pleated to supply you with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAN ft SHARPS, at lowest current rates* FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, 11 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, can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Bran, and Sharps In exchange. THOMAS ROLLITT, WAKA.NDI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 265 ASHBURTON. RS R. Jt HUGHES, Certificated Ladies' Nurse, takes m accouche ment oases at her residence, Triangle, Ashburton. Every care and attention iven. 8 DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. FTIHE Partnership hitherto existing X between Hbney Barrett and Hujbbiw Chabi.es Barrett, carrying on Business as Drapers, Clothiers, etc., at "The Hall,' East Street, Ashburton, has been DIS SOLVED by mutual consent, as from the 20th SEPTEMBER, 1899, H. 0. Barreti will carry on the Business m the same Pre mises, and respectfully requests all accounti owing to the Firm to be paid to him there It will be his endeavour by careful attention ! to the requirements of customers, to keep up the reputation of the late firm, and merit a continuance of the favors they have received 'm the past, and for whioh they tendei sincere thanks. Signed— HENRY BARRETT.- HUBERT CHARLES BARRETT. Ashburto , October 4,1899. NEW STRAWS, Flowers, Ribbons, Ruchings, Gloves, Veilings, Laces, Muslins, Prints, Embroideries, Caliooes, Flannelettes, Dress Goods, and lovely Summer Capes and Jackets now to hand. The making of Underclothing, Pinafores, Aprons, Sun Bonnets, and Dresses still receives first attention at Mrs Aloork's. BICYCLE for Sale, very Cheap—Good secondhand Safety Bicycle, m first olais order.—Apply this office,



THE Newest Designs m Stamped Mount Mellick, Moldavian, Countess, Ceylon, .Ribbon, Brooklyn, and Lace Work now m Btock. Linen Goodß, Colored Linen ; Canvas, Giant, Reliable, Butterfly, and Berlin Wools. Crewel, Leviathan, Embroidery and Knit ting Silks. Floes, Arasene, Perline, Zanzi bar, and Congress Cottons, and all the etos. neoeesary for Art Needlework to be had at Mrs Alooen's. For Bronchial Coughs take Woods' Grea Peppermint Cure - Is 6d andSa 6d



HOW IS IT the Alcobn's can sell so cheap ? Eftßy, when you know that their rent is less thafi one-third it would be m East Street, and that they do most of the work themselves. If you want, a nice Suit for yourself or your boys, or Boots or Shoes for wife or daughter, come to Robert Aloobn's, Havelock Street, where you will get them good as well as cheap. Unequalled and Invincible Woods' Great Peppermint Our* for Cougb« and Colds, Is §



1 WOOL SEASON, 1899-1900. WE SHALL BF. REPRESENTED at the Chriatchurch and Timaru fixtures, and have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of CLIPS privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton 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 nearest railway station will please consign as follows :—- If intended for sale at Aihburtoa—Friedlander Bros.', Ltd, Siding, Ashburton IC intended for Bale at Chriatchurch—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington If intended for sale or shipment at Timaru—Mill and Co.'s Siding, Timaru If intended for shipment at Lyttdfcon—N.Z. Shipping Oo.'s Dumplag Shed, Lyttelton WOOLSACKS, TWINE, BRANDING, and other Shearing Requisites SUPPLIED AT LOWEST RATES. Oar First Sale will take place at Qhristchurch on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1899, For which Catalogues close on MONDAY, November 20, 1899, after the arrival of the South express mail, FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. aHMa|Hß|B^H^H|Ma|Baaaaß|B|aHHaa|Ba|MHHHaHl|BaHH MN*MßnM' •• God made the ' God madk the CoCNTRY, MAN MADE tJF£ jfl THE GOUNTRY COUNTRY, MAN MADK thb T»WN."~Oowpf r thb Town "—Cowper IS Pleasanter, as well »b Healthier, than Lifejin Town—but it oomes more expensive, chiefly— THE REASON \ Becaupe—PmcES are so much Higher ik the <" THE REASON WHY ? ) Country than they are m the Towk. \ WHY ? This is just why so many Ladies Bhop with us, for by doing so they nob only* nd MUCH / OUR PRICES ARE INFINITELY CHEAPER THAN \ MUCH CHKAPER ! \ IHjSE RULING IN THE COUNTRY, / CHEAPER But, also, that they get better quality and a much wider choice LOTS of Lftdiea mid nt m the Coantry visit Town but seldom, yet shop regularly with us— Shopping by Post C .^ ) Shopping by Post Costs Nothing but 3 t-< y^ rOST ' 1 <-Jo9TS NoTHINGf BOT A. 2d STAMP. ( ) A2d STAMP, AH th»b Ladies residing m places distant from Ohristchurch, and who do not want to inour the bother and expense of a trip to town, need do is to write down require ments as fully and plainly os possible, enclose stamps, t>oatal notes, or P. 0.0., and forward at once to ua. ::.; \\".::s'. i ggmmissiohs received by post ::'»:'. Arc oe faithfully and zealously attended to as if the customer came fh person to our establishment and did her buying>t the counter. OUR SPECIAL f JUST 1 | JUST ? fc l mm & SUMMER CIDS |o^ Including the Very Litest Novelties m MILLINERY, DR*SS GOODS, MANTLKS, GLOVES, COSTUMES, HO lERY, DRESSES, SUNSHADES, MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, SERGES, WORSTEDS, Etc, (for made-to-ortler Suits and Sinj-'e f^-ments) have juat been'opened up, and we can assure you that Latest Novelties Snpphli '' t'raCtiVß Latest NovuMiag Newest Sttles L'fJVOWII 1-iaUIIVC Newest Siyles Ate this Season's Consignment ot New, Beautiful, and Useful Things, specially Shipped to us by our London House, (139141 Wool Exchange, E. 0.) ,Wr^« I OUR ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE | ©PKIJNGt AND WTJMJJWLEJa GOODS, Is cow m course of preparation, [and 'will be ready on or about SEPTEMBER 21. Write tor one. It will|be sent post free ; on application, to any addreia m the^Colony: IN THE :MEANHME— Oca' Goods am ,' LADIES \ Otm Go° s ABI Cheaper, Fresher, Oheapeb, Fresher and mobb I SHOULD3BWRITE FOR ™«™rSSS than those Obtain- | ci ' than those Obtain ABLEjIN THBOoUN- _ _. «_. _ K| . ABLE IN THE COUN trt. \ PATTERNS 1 *rt. W. STEANGE & CO. MEROJANTS, ; MANOFAOTURERB, & FAMILY DRAPERS, OHRISTOHUBOH. 66 TO MY CLIENTS. T A M PR E P^A RED TO DISPOSE OF ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS, TC BEST*POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. lx> would be well to give me particulars prior to sheep'being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON



LOs per month J ON KS. WANTFU Known-250 Sacks Finest Blue Derwf.nb Po'a'oe.s, Is lid pfr Sack, or 2 Bags for 3s 9d ; further r<-duc lionn by'he lon. B^uiy of Hebron, 25lbs for Is ; Early Rubifp, 20 bs for ls>, at Fllt- CHER !'ros . Cußh Supply Stnren. CHOICE Setd Potatoes — Various kinds from 2i per sack. Puritan, the I quickest of all Potatoes to mature, 24!ba for Is, 6? per Back. Carrot?, 10s per ton. Carter's Turnip Seed 6d per 1b or 523 6d per C wt.—T. Thomas, HaveUck Street. WANThD Known—That now is the time to make selections of Costumes for tho Simmer. Full ranges of choice materials m Novelty Colorings. See oure first.—Mmmiax & Turner ASB BURTON VIEWS. — The beß^ 1 xi s> uvenir to send to your friends at * Hoir.e for Christmas and New Year is my Album of ABhburtcn Views, containing 40 views of the town ard district. Also Christ maa and new motto—H M Jones NEW LINES m cheap Fans, Tin-lined Wedding Cake Boxes, Change Parses, Perfumery, Cheap Song Books, Diaries for 1900; New Books ab published prices, m- | c'uding A Pauper Millionaire, by Austin i > Fryers; The Market Piace, by Harold Frederic ; Confounding of Camelia, by Anne Sedgwick ; On the Edge of the Empire, by Jepson and Beames ; Marietta's Marriage, by Norris; and others.—A. H. Williams, Tancred Street. WANTED Kuown-That J. Moison haa received a large supply of Winter Buotß and Shoes. They are ail of the beet brands and makers, and never squalled m Ashburton. J,M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker m the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know beet what to get. There fore the public have no need to wonder whore to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. Discount for cash as usual. Fepaira done at once. Best Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, East Street, Ash burton^^ JUBILEL REFRESHMENT ROOMS BURNETT 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 best ot attention. Dinners from 12 to 2p m daily. Refresh ments at all hours, up to 10 p.m. H.H.O. will make a specialty of Catering for Balls, Parties, Pionioe, etc.—town or country Terms on application ARCADE CHAMBERS. f^i ENBRAL and Legal Copying, Test' \JC moniala, Circulate, Spccificationp, and Documents of all descriptions promptly and accurately copied on the Typewriter. Agent for Typewriter and supplies. Pupils by special arrangement. 8 298 Licepsp.d to cell Stamps. Smoke New Venus



ORGANS Fbom IMAJXOte* H. M. THE New Zealand GLOTHING FACTORY TS now Showing a Large and Varied Assortment of NEW & SEASONABLE GOODS. GREY FRAME HATS, CUBA FRAME HATS, BLACK FRAME HATS, IN THE liATBST SHAPES AND STYLES. ALSO STRAW HATS IN GREAT VARIETY. See our Tennis Trousers and Shirts. Sac oar New Suitings for Summer Wear, j Bee out Ready Made Clothing. See oar Boys' Norfolk Salts. See our Boys' Washing Blouses. See our New Ties, etc., etc. BUITB TO MEASURE. FIT QUARANTEED. CLOTHING FACTOBY. F. H. BEOKINGSALB, Manager. GKKILEMEN, try "The Corner" for an up-to-date Suit und all your Mercery requirements.—Nobthoote and HsfKORD CHEAP MONEY! CHEAP MONs£Y CHEAP MONEY IN BUMS JF £100 TO £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At'exoeptioßally low rates of interest. FR FORMS OF~APPLIOATIQfc AN FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christchuroh. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government) Insurance Commissioner. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coaghs end Colds sever fails—la 6d and 2t6d J



WHEAT. WHEAT. TO E ABE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MI.LLTNG WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES WE are also Prepared to STOKE GRAIN on F*ru.v ■■ > Account m cor New GJiAIN BHFiDS, West Street, Ashburton, on very favorable Terms. "KULL SIZED CORNS.'CK^ A>D TWINE SUPPLIFD AT LOWEST CURRENT RATJKS. ROLLITT~& Co., CANTEKBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICE SAND STORKS — WIBT STREET, ASHBURTON New Zealand Ins&rance Goipany. ESTABLISHED' — - 185 9 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. TEEPBIJOIB AISID^IriALTHISST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTID FOE PROMPTNESS AND LIBIRALITY PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— £400,000. FIRE AND 'MARINE RISES, ALSO,— RISES ON GROWING CROPS, 27HB0SHli*G MACHINES,AAno n AOOKPTED AT LOWEST TORRSKT RATES * c w hanmeb; ASSKT 13ASX WTKKBT H. M. JONES. —(I) — Cricketing* & Lawn Tennis Material. IMPORTED direat from the bast London makers. Bate, youths and men's, ''Bpecially ■elected." The excellent Union Driver Champion, and others. BalU, Stumps, Gloves, F»de, Shields, eto. RACQUETS.—Iho London, Tho Popular, The Champion, Victoria, Sampson, and others. TENNIS BALLS.—Slaymjerß, Wiadens, and The Siiverton. SE WIN G MACHINE B.— AGENT FOR MILNfiR AND THOMPSON. THE HAAKE PIANOS Are the BEST VALUE obtainable for the' Money, and are EXCELLED BY NONE. May be had with or without cur Patent Tuning Attachment, We have one of the Largest and Best Selected Srocks of PIANOS end ORGANS m the Colony, from the leading English, German, French, and .American Manufacturers.