THE ASHBOBION OU^KBIAN, WEPHESDAY, AUGUST SO, 1889

Printed and published by Hbnby Willis, o Peter Street, Aahburton, for the Proprier tors, at their Printing Office, Burns t Street, Aahburton, WEDNESDAY, August 50.J18SJ



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDIKG AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. rpHE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY X ON DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Months 4^por cent, ull particulars on applioation. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager, Office: Tanored Street Bicycle Harvest. LANJDELLS & SON, ENGINEERS & BICYCLE MAKERS B(JREETT STEEET.J Next thb Club. TO the Farmers and GeneralJiPnblie; g Aahborton,—We beg to state that we have reaped a harvest m Bicycles, harir just landed a big consignment of first-class jiggers at £14 10a. We are the eldest bicycle firm m Ashbarton and intend ;to uphold our reputation,, Agents for White Flyers, Badge-Whit•. worth, Waverleys, Cyclops, The Parrot, eta Repairs by experts. All work goaran tee - THINGS - WORTH KNOWING mHAT Yon oan SAVE MONEY ,if you Bay your Boots from NICHOLAS & PiCKFORD, MANUFACTURERS k IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES, East Street, Ashburtom BOOTS & BHOEB Of Every Description Made to Measnrt* Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment being exercised as to Formation of the Feet, Workmanship and Materials Guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE. Bring Your Repairs to — NICHOLAS & PICKFOFD, Late McDonald & MoDiarkid. _______ CHEAP WINTER FIRING, NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the la twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Stoam \nd Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WHITE FOR PRICES BO G. T. PAEK, MO.U^NiE S.OMER|B. A. AGEE, ABCHITECT, Em rrmOSE about to BUILD will do well X pay a visit to my Office m the Aroade Chambers, where PLANS OF LATEST DESIGNS m Villas, Shops, Cottages, etc., may be seen. My Extensive Practice as a British Architect for many years m London enables me to introduce the most Useful Household Conveniences, combined with Elegance and Economy. A. AGEE, ARCHITECT' Eto. 6 G.JESSJH| LA DIE < Hi NO* I kLLHLHS And I KNOT RINOS.I jQoM Watches | Silver Watches QOLD /lr* SlLVtf CHAINS Brooches, &c. mYPE WRITER for Sale (Yost.) New X and m perfeot order. Apply Office of this paper.



NICOLL BROS. . i ISLINGTON FERTILISERS FOR GARDEN USE MAY be obtained In Cwt). and half Cwt Bags from NIOGLL BROS., District) Agents NEW SEASON'S SEEDS. EAPE, Clovers, Ryegraea, Cocksfoot, Cowgraas, etc, at lowest market prices, NICOLL BROS., Fast Street FKEEZERS, FKEEZEKS. TjIARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by cony mnnicating with ua. jNICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 VT^K ARE OaSH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKEr RATES. nicolllbros., East Street, Ashburtoa. THE OHRISTCHURCH 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 Nicoll Bros, atore five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application, Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS NEW ZB3ALAIVI> CLOTHING FACTORY, Special Value, 27s 6d, S •» IS on "MEN'S SAC SUITS," CD made from [H : <j • Famous Mosgiel Tweeds- p> I - 27s 6d—Latest Patterns. Q Perfect Fitting—27s 6d. £ § 27s 6d-27s 6d—27s 6d. £ New Zealand CLOTHING FA'GTORY. ASHBUETON. T. H. Undbil&j [c, undbill T H. UNDJRILL AhD CO., T7IORNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Jj URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths m Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care ef Mr T. Andrews, East) Belt. 2 CHEAP MONEY! CHEAP MONEY CHEAP MONET IN SUMS JF £100 to £10,000, COUNTRY, CITY, (and .SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At'exceptionally low rates of interest. FOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AN &FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Chriitohurohe J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner. O™"" RPINGTONSi - Priz9~Oociirels~a^ Pallets for Bale.— Pblham YABdg Ashburtout



WHEAT. WHEAT, y^B AXE PBOMPT GASH BUYEBS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES WE are also Prepared to STORE GHAIN on Farias,, Account m oar New GRAIN SHEDS, West Street, Ashburton, on very favorable Terms. FULL-SIZEDo CORNBACKS AND TWINE SUPPUF*) AT LOWEB] CURRENT RATES. ROLLITT~& Co., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STORES — WEST STREET, ASHBURTON 230 TAILOR - MADE COSTUMES. /"\UR*Suoceßß with these GOWNS last BtMon gives ua Confidence in|Reqaea ing the Patronage of those Ladies to whom a SMART COSTUME m a necessity. We bold a£CoMPREHB3fiivx Stock of COATINGS, suitable for thisjpurpoie and would SOLICIT AN EARLY INSPECTION. — NOW ON KALK — fi) BALES CARPET SAMPLES 6) O BALES GOAT SKIN RUGS O MITCHELL & TURNER, WILLIAM PATCHING, ~" EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKBK. TpARMERS AND OTHERS WHO REQUIRE RELIABLE HAND-SBWN SADDLERY & HARNESS [ Should remember that I have a competent staff of harness makers and eaddlerfl m my emplor, and that all work is done on the premises. FIT AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. HORSE COVERS.—AII horse covers supplied by me are made on the premise!, and r their construction only the best materials are used, and all are hand-sewn. A LARGE STOCK OF' Oilskins, Machine Belling, Rope, Tents, Eto l ALWAYS IN STOCK. REPAIRS EXECUTED PROMPTLY * AT MODERATE CHARGES. G. MEDDINS, THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, BUfiNETT STREET, OPPOSITE ARCADE. THE CHEAP AND UP-TO-DATE SHOP invites inspection of the following Special Lines just to hand :— REGISTER GRATES ! REGISTER GRATES I I With Newest Designs m Titei ENAMELLED MANTELPIECES, tin Latest Patterns. RANGES ! RANGES [ RANGES 1 ! 1 A Large Variety to Select from. Agent for Scott's Celebrated " ATLAS," and fcßarniDgham'a "ZEALAKDIA," LAMPS 1 LAMPS I I LAMPS HI Builders' & Famishing Ironmongery.* Gorse Knives, Grabbers. Spades and Forki The Cheapest and Best Selected Stock of CARPENTERS' TOOLS m the Ooanty, m which X defy competition. G. M El)~D INS. * EASILY THE EESV -^i ♦ -TIMBER TIMBER. TIMBER. TT7E have now Landing ex "GISBORNE," «ZIQR," andj"ROSA MOND," large Stocks of SEASONED WHITE AND RED PINE, ALSO- Kauri Timber and Laths. THE LARGEST STOCKS IN THE COUNTY. W. H. COLLINS & CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. f Shag Point Goal Company AnwMTH irnti J Weßfcport Coal Company AGENTS FOR 4 R oya l Insurance Company V Springfield Pottery Company Tblbphonb—l4 &i 5 80x—35,



IMPORTANT NOTICE TO GRAZIERS, DEALERS, & OTHERS, WHO HAVE STOCK FOR SALE H. MAT SON & Go. A RE prepared to receive entries of all chases of ttock, from any part of New Zea land for disposal at) The Abdxngton Metropolitan Mabkbt, where the fullest competition of Tradesmen, Speculators, and Export Buyers can be relied on. Special attention is directed to the wonder ful increase m the firm's business both at the yards and privately. As a proof of the magnitude of their business m stook we herewith publish the official return of stock sold m the Addington market for the six months ending June 30, 1899, as supplied by the Saleyards Company. Oub of a total of 325,999 sheep and 11,243 pigs, H. Matson and Co.'a entry consisted of 103,740 sheep and 3,120 pigs. The arrangements of the firm's staff at large centres like this is rather unique, and although three or four sales are m course of I procedure at the same time, they have it ho arranged that a member of the firm is m charge of each department. In this way clients interested are well looked after and no lot is sacrificed under full rates. Business is carefully, skilfully, and legiti mately carried oub. Extensive paddock accommodation always at the disposal of clients. An efficient staff always at Addington to receive stock the instant of its arrival any hour of day or night. All stock personally inspected before the sale and drafted when deemed advisable and sold by members of the firm. If you want care, personal attention, highest values, and prompt account sales guaranteed then consign 7 190 " MATSON'S," Addington, 4



i Seasonable Lines. i Finest Separator Butter, fresh, la Id Fineßt Condensed Milk 61 Imperial Piume, per lb, lOd Dates {extra quality), 31b boxes, Is 6.1 " Siam " Blended Teas, Is 6d, Is lOd, 2* 2d '• May Pickings" Ceylon Budc, equal to any 3s Tea, 2% 4d rer lb Assorted Jam, m lib Tins, per Dozen 4a 6d Homoepathic Cocoa, 3d packet, Is per lb Pepper (pure), lib Tins, Is Biscuits—Rice 6d, Wine 6d, Tea 6d, Zeaiandla Mixed 6d, Fancy Mixed Sd, Dessert Is (reductions for quantity) Water Biscuits, 41b tins, la 6d Brown and Poison's Corn Fiour 4d Golden Syrup, 41b tinß, Is "Favorite" Washing Extract, 4i per lb Oatmeal (Gore or Timaru), 251 b bags, 2i 6d Beet Derweat Potatoes, per sack, 2a 9>l We have just landed our new stock of GAKDEIN SKiSI>«S. " Diamond Jubilee" Peaa—6d per packet, Is per lb. " Rev. Dr Stuart" Peaa—6d per packet, Is per lb. Early Rose Potatoes, 121 b for Is. Beauty of Hebron, 12!bs for Is And hundreds of other lines from Id to 2s 6d per p*cket. WANTED—Freeh Egge, Butter, Honey, and Beeswax. Top price given. CAKSON & CO., TEA MERCHANTS, GROCERS & IRONMONGERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. iTYatea' Garden Seeds. Agenta for J Nelson, Moate & Co'aTeap* 1 Melotts Cream Separators V* Lovell Diamond " Bicycle HORSE for Sale.—For Sale, a light harness Horse ; will pass trains, etc. Apply Mail Office.



— 24,000 — IN USE IN THIS COLONY i «■ ; "t ,''■)/ ,jie, THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE OGAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTING "REQUIRED. ! With Stove Pipe can be worked oat n the open. SPLENDID BREAD ! BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large »nd Tl . inilde. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers m [M •QViu.nii.ni. . ■ Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker,' H. E. SHACKLOCK. SOUTH END FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. M| I BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST ! TOOK TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP, i | SPECIAL MANURE j can be.made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by F >RlJQr>r«Al*il>J&H. BROS., Limited., DAVID THOMAS, THE I^J.Z.. FARMERS CO-i»FKRATIVE A SSOCIATION: OF;CAIVTERBURY, Limited, oa AJLBiSKT ROBERTS, AGHf.JXTL', .A.sh'biirton. CAOTEBBUKY FKOZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary. MEL LO R'S ~ ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND ALONE We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTE OUR PRICES—Men's Good Hhooters, 9s 6d; Children's Anklc^Strapn, Is » Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4» lid and 5a 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4s lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Gutting Prices. .. Qt , .. IF You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that) will stand the we»r< be sare °gto MELLOE'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ftSHBUPTDN i \



i! Smoke the Best. 1 FLOP'S || , There is no reason why ;j|gr|; | f|/> |f^ |W 1^ W I you shouldn't-I-: doesn't ■iigijlN' If i| fg m 1 If %/ | cost any more. . . :f[^'f MLJ^ &Jf Jf j \ AsV your Tobacconist. | ; f s qj.j;te tfce Best. 1 '• ! M



SEASON 1899. OWNERS of Stallions are reminded thac tho AsHBuaTON Mail and Aphburton Guardian off r the best medium for advertising their horses, as all the farmers m the county take one or other of these papers. Those intending f o advertise wonld do well to cnmmunftnte with the Manager at the office of thia J paper before the florae Parade. Advertising for the season and cards printed at lowest rates. DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS IS AN OLD PROVERB, SO MESSRS Morrow, Basse it & Co, TT7ANT ALL OWNERS OF MoOORMIOK REAPERS AND BINDERS i | To bring them into their Yard at once, if they require any repairs done to them for the coming season, and so save the rush of j having them done at the last moment. AH work done is of the highest quality, to be m keepiag with the i KITO OF HARVESTERS, j THhi McCORMICK. j M. PKIEST, Manager, j REMOVAL NOTICE, j T\UjßlNGßuilding Operations' I have BEMOVED to Tempor- i ary Premises, next the Ashbur ton Club and M.P.\. R. J/GUY, ISADDLER, i BURNbTT STKEET, ASHBURTON. THE N.Z. FARMEES' CO-OPERATIVE AS OCIATION OF CANTERBURY, LIMITED. SEEOSTSEEDS WE have on hand every deacription of j Farm, Vegetable, and Flower Seeds. This season's importations. Also, — PRIME SEED TUSCAN WHEAT. „ „ CANADIAN OATS. „ „ DANISH OATS. „ BLACK TARTAR OATS TO ARRIVE SHORTLY. Anglo ■ Continental Superphosphate. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPKKATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTKRBURY, Limitbd. T. F. GIBSON, Manager. J. Ballantyne & Cojs FUMITURE Is Like Their Drapery, FIRST-OLASS FIRST-OLASS And represents solid value throughout. Customers' interests are protected by our system, which ensures, — Firstly, critical selection of Timbers by experts, Secondly, a proper syateru of Seasoning all Timbers. Thirdly, latest Machinery. Fourthly, trained Designers, Fifthly, expert Oarvera and Fitters, Sixthly, best Fittings. Seventhly, approved Ooveringa. MODERATE PRICES. One Shilling Off every Pound Discount for Cash. |j. BALLANTYNE & COMPANY j Cashei Street, CHRISTOHURCH. A OABD M RS A f^ TIL ARIDQ E A. \J. I^LARIDG E TEACHER OF IANOi'ORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. TO THE DEAF.—A rich lady, cured of her Deafoeas and noises m the head by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, has sent £1000 to his Institute, ao that) deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drums may have them free. Apply to )department, NS,, The Institute, "Longcott," Guonersbury, London, W , EngLmd, 11 Yk maun be wud " —Suroly unblended is better value than tea blended for profit at your expense. Try Diamond Jubilee



T. Bullock. i ~~~ FOR BALE. TINWAL D. VJ2 ACR E • VJ2 WELL Situated at Corner of Lagmbor Road and Annie Street, to be wld as a whole, or m building allotments. Good land site for a house. App'y to T. BULLOCK FOB BALE. House Property, situated m Priueea Street, Netherby, BEING Lot 33, containing J Aore, on which ia erooted a dwelling house of 8 Ro< ms, copper built m, and all con veniences, pump, and permanent water supply j boloDgiDg to Mr White, This property not having been disposed oi by Auction, offers are invited for same oi exceptionally e*sy terms of payment. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. ________ . -| rv ACRES 1/1 iU ACRES 1U T7IISST-CLABS Land Fronting Middli Jj Road, Allenton ; either as a whole oi la two allotments of five acres each. Easy terms oan be arranged. y T. BULLOCF. tOR BALI—AN IMPROVED FARM OI 265 Acres IN a good district, about seven miles below Methvao, aod about a mile from th< original homestead of the Ppringfield Estate Htalthy sheep country, being R.S. 32643 ftoctd and divided into convenient siz;c paddocks, well watered with County watei races. Cottage and other improvements. Further particulars furnished on applica Uob. Terms easy. T. BULLOCK^ To Persons desirous of Purchasing a small block well situated near Town. Q ACRES Q At corner of Allen'a and Racecourse Road: AHenton. TO be sold aa a whole or m three building allotments of 3 acres each. In th< course of time this should prove aremunera tive investment. IVrms and full particular: furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. FOR iS ALJS . 2 ACRES, Together with a'most new Cottage of 2 roomb and porch, situated at the corner oi Willow Street, Trevorton. Price required—£l3s, on very eaij terms of payment. Inspection Invited. T. BOLLOCK. *~~ "monk y, """ OI Kf\{\ SPECIAL Sum to lend or 00 11/UU• mortgage, on approvec freehold securty, at lowest current rate o Interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. BUBURBAW FkOPERIX " g A C R E 8, Q Good Land, all m grass, well situated oc Winter's Read. A nice site for a house Exceptionally easy terms of Payments. T BULLOCK. FOR SALE. 3 BUILDING ALLOTMENTS g Fronting Alford Forest Road. Hoa. 28, 29, and 30, each contain!^ about Quarter-acre, just below the en trancs to the Woollen Factory, on iht opposite site of the road. To be iso'c separately or jd on« bkck. Ea-y terms for particulars apply to T. BULLOCK TREES FOR SALE, 140,000 PINDSINSIONM 100,000 LAROH 1 X AAA FRUIT TREKS ±Q)\J\J\J (all kinds) 1 f\ f\f\f\ ORNAMENTAL' XU,UUU TREES & SHUKBS JT AAA CHOICE ROSES 3 AAA WALNUTS AND n \J\J\J Spanish Chestnuts. AND THE MANY OTHER PLANTS, ROOTS, ETC.. FOUND IN A LARGE NURSERY STOCK. SPECIAL OFFJEB All Frnit Treeß and Roses that die m Plan;ing WILL BE REPLACED by hav ing new trees supplied to the Porcharer tt the Nursery free of cost. Order early and go secure best selection. jhomaTsealy, NURSERYMAN, ETC., RIVER BANK, ASUBUKTON: Telephone No 50. P. O. Box 32 PERPEOT IN QUALITY FLAVO AND BLEND. Paokod m Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. BTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCKRS VIOLIN AND PIANOFORTeT MTSS "PACKER, Pupil of O;(r> Mann» and Professor Ernst Paver, London, TEACHES m Ashburton on SATUR DAYS. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jones, Aihburfeoa. 7 225