THE ASHEPRTOK OTABDIAN ' : SATDEDAY, DECEMBEB 5, 1899.

Printed and published by Hbnby Willis o Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Proprie tors, at their Printing Office, Burnet Street, Ashburton, SATURDAY, Dtoembw 9. 1898



WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBUBTON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleased to supply yon with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAU MEAL, BRAN & SHARPS, ac lowest current rates. FOR (THE CONVENIENCE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, 3 I hare arranged to keep a supply of Floor. 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 Floor, Bran, and Sharpa m exchange. > Please Note—The Canterbury Mills have lately refused to do Gristing, but Farmers oan always rely on getting their Wheat 1 exchanged at the Farmers' Co-operative. [ THOMAS~ROLLITT, WAX 4.NDI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 265 ASHBURTON. i /Kjj&Si Sound the PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED miss~garson! "" rfIEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ, JL For terms, etc., apply *t Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets near Wakanui Road East. I9S



XMAS GOODS IN GOLD AND SILVER, Consisting of WATOHES.MALBERTS, MUFFCHAINB. BROOCHES, BANGLES, STUDS, LINKS, PENDANTS, BELT CLASPS, And numerous novelties m the latest design* and at prices to suit the times; INSPECTIoFINVITED. AH Goods Marked m Plain Figures A Further Shipment of the Celebrated ROTH ER HAM LEVER WATCHES JUST TO HAND. Also— THREE DOZEN HARVEST WATCHES AT 9/6, Best Value m Canterbury. REPAIRS As"~USUAL—Prompt Neat, Reasonable. [SIGHT TESTING A SPECIALTY. J. V.DEBEEE, J(Late S. Salek) 7 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS | FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS > OF ASHBURTON COUNTY.] I BEG to inform you that I have severed my conneotion with the Canterbury Mill, whioh was under my management for over seven years, and have PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomaa the WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, whioh 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 ROLLTXT,



' " ' ' *""* *~* *""" t J'dBILE- REFRESHMENT ROOMS BURNE fC STREET. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. , H. H. "CA P0 N TTAVING taken over the above Refresh- A..A. ment Rooms, trueta that he will ST »2S c . eral supporb of the Publi" attention? °B the beßfc ot Dinners from 12 to 2p m daily* Refresh ments at all houra, up to 10 p.m. H.H.O. will make a specialty of Catering for Balls, Parties, Picnics, etc—town or ouabry Terms on application! T. H. Undbiix j j Ki raoaiu, T H. UNDBILL AfcjD CO,, FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTOH EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choioe Assortment of Artificial Wreatht a Stock. ""I Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; alto oare ef Mr T. Andrews, Eart Belt. 2 J. V. DE BEEB, WATCHMAKER <Sr JEWELLER, TTAS jtub received the first consignment of hit



FOR BEST VALUE IN SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY. -GO TO ANDREW ORR. A New Shipment juab opened, purchased m London at the Lowest Possible Price. The Value cannot be surpassed. Inspection and comparison invited, ALL HIGH CLASS DRAPERY. 38BackBrochu Costumes excellent value I New Millinery Call and see the new seleo loly goods, 2s 3d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3b 6d, to 5b tions of the. latest Millinery including d. Paris models m Hate and Bonnettj. _r ' ~~ Grand Selection of new Prints for blouses i Black & Navy CoatiDg Serges 1b 4d, Is 6Jd metallia prints, prints from 3£d guaran- Is lid, 2s 3d, ?«lldi teed to wash. Nuns' Veiling. Cream, White, Pink, Corn jjew Laces, C B Corsets, P D Corsets and all flour, Green, Sky, from la per yard. the best makes from Is lid, Umbrellas, __ Sunßhades from Is upwards. Kid Gloves all sizes Is 6d upwards, Cycling ■ ——— Gloves, Evening Gloves all prices and Men's Boater Hats great variety ab lowest shades from 6d. possible price. . . Ladies' And Gents' Boots splendid stock 100 dozen Ladies' Handkerchiefs bought a bought at lowest noes, every pair big reduction m Home market. guaranteed* ■ ' " ■ • | - „ Ni ■ i'l i — I, A large stock of Linoleums and Floor cloths .%% liti j sab *b i :'&■ >l arp et«, Brussels, from best English manufacturers, splendid j TJapaitry S^ujirdi, also Blaakoba and value. i Flannels. Notwithstanding the Great Advance m Wool we were Fortunate m placing Large Orders at old Prices, which the Public will get the full Benefit of. Customers always well treated. DRESSMAKING m full Swing, prompt attention to Wedding and Mourning Orders. The Orescent Bicycle, beat m Canterbury, £17 lOa.



SHEEP SHEARS. SHEEP SHEARS. T.U.S. 8.8.A. T.U.S. 8.8.A The Best Brands obtainable at very lowest rates. Also TUEKEY STONES and OIL for above. ALL NEW AND SPECIALLY SELECTED. LAWN MOWERS. LAWN MOWERS. EXCELSIOB ! NEW EASY! AND OBEtiCENT ! At Town Prices* ENGLISH STEEL TRUNKS. [BETTER VALUE than COLONIAL and Less m Price WATER PCTS and BOCKErS. Just m timo for the Dry Weather, AT W. H. COLLINS & COX, " HARDWARE EMPORIUM." EAST STREET ASHBURTON. Telephone —14 & .15 p.o. 80x—35,



WOOLSTON t T TiTppc Steam Wool Works, °9 nmuO) PHRTWHUROH PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, ° H SJSiS EL? SIGNWRITER, ** ioh or Woolßton Stations will receive J^d^fit^. prompt attention. His ability ia well known as formerly Quick Despatch and Lowest Bates. signwrlter to Mr J. Wilson, with whom —"— he has severed all connection. TVAT)I7 • X wAiJA.. 10 2 ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all clashes of painting and house *. decorations. BLUE Derwent Potatoes Is 6d per bag, ARTIST'S MaTKRIALS, and latest or two bags for 2a lid ; Pig Potatoes esignsin WALL PAPERS, m stock. 18 per Bag. Delivered free within the —— BJUs—Fwtohbr Bros,, Cash Supply TANORED STREET.



LINES WORTH INSPECTING ' TF YOU WANT "GOOD VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY,' '"Our Spot Cash Purchases/ 12 PIECES DAMASK TABLiNGS; Special Job 78 DOZEN TOWELS; Special Job 18 PIECES SHEETINGS (All Widths); Special Job 30 PIECES CRETONNES (Lovely Patterns) ; Special Job 24 PlJj°ob 3 FANCY DRESS BTUFFc} (Q«ite New); Special 1 CASE OF BLOUSE PRINTS; Special Job 1 CASE OF GALATEAS AND DRILLS (Ppecial Job) S8 MEN'S TWEED SUITS to be sold at 29s 6d, 37s 6d, 60s 22 DOZEN MEN'S CRUSH HATS; Special Job 123 DOZEN NEW SCARFS, for Ladies and Gentlemen We are fully Stocked m ALL Departments, TBY OUR DKESSMAKING, AndJ'place your Orders for Christmas early, to avoid disappointment NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD CASH DRAPERS. "THB|OOBNBB,"



SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. MAKKET ROUSE, BURKETT STEEET, ASH BURTON Telephone No 53 TTT<;T TANTVim WjHION STEAMSHIP'^COMPANY JUbl LAJNL»JiiL>. U OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited I TEAMERygAII FRCMLITTELTON ASDJSDER: AO TT'OTfiK SR r T?nT row *^ Wesb Port)and Greymouth—Weekly. OH.OIOE SELECTION Wellington- Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays OF THE MOST FASHIONABLE NOTE-For extra sailings see advertise went m Christchurch papers JEWELLERY. Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays ALSO, Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington— WATCHES AND CLOCKS wsr*s." ldjS3S!F_ au.™. m Thursdays By all the Leading Makers, The above are subject to alteration; —— eference should therefore be made to PECTACLES TO SUIB ALL SIGHTS daily papers for dates and _ hour of sailing GEORGE JESSON, Fotintthe*T lA®lV° WATCHMAKER, —iffii^*barto^ ' kha Sop ohmrne das teas, East Street, Ashburfcon. M'Kenzie's Hondai-Lanka Tea, because ! t saves the quid siller, an' gangs faur, mphm WANTED Kn^w^That Mitchell & A SHBURTON-We can afford to spend Tubneh have taken Temporary /*-, money m adTertißiDg, so much Honda « Premises below Mr Burnard's, there to make *r an, ka ? ea is Belh?£' Bvervbody *• a display of the largest range of Oilcloths Sold by Shbabmah Bbob, m paokota ; 5 and mi Linoleunw ever Shown ia Aibburton* lOlb boxM P*Qk*d w lon> f



ECONOMY IN SHEEP SHEARS CHE UNRIVALLED T.U.S. SHEEP SHJSAKS. WONDERFUL*. RESULTS, UNSURPASSED IN QUALITYi 3,540..5HEEP SHORN WITH ONE [PAIR T/CT.S^SHEARS. | Good Tools give good.work. Well-snorn fleeces bring higher prices, and no man can I do good work with bad Shears.^; BICYCLES. BICYCLES. WE bave been appointed Agents|for;Ashburton by the Goold Bicycle Co., Ltd., for the Bale of their famous RED BIRD B I G YOL ES. Throughout the World to-day theJEedfßird is recognised as tke highest development m Cycle Construction, The Onei Mile Championship op Australia on Ootober 10 was won by Wm. MARTIN, on his KjffiD 13IKO SPJESOIA.^. Dnrfa? his rRBD CBIRD he WOD jSI0 >000» whioh h8 considers i B mainly <Jue to riding FURTHER PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION. GROCERIES. GROCERIES. ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST. POSSIBLE CASH PRICES. None but the best Brands of Goods m Stock. ®ive>(a Trial and we guarantee to give you Satisfaction. CHEAPEST AKD BEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE ;GIVEN IN TEAS,



*T3K2 I OUR ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE j Z TSL SPRUNG A.JST* &IJXLM.ER GOODS, la now m coarse of prepar&HoD, and will be ready on or about SEPTEMBFR 21 Write tor one. It will be sent post free, on application, to any addresß m the Colony: IN THE MEANTIME— Oub Good are ,j LADIES ff\ °™ Goods abb Cheaper, Fresher, v \ Cheaper, Fresher, AND MORE FTYLISH J SHOUtB WR WOR II AND MORE STYLISH thak those Obtain 1 bHOULD WR FOR I V than those Obtai n. ABLE IN THIS COUN- O ATTrn»m. ABLE IN THE COUN try. I rA I TERNSI J try. ~ W. STEANGE & CO.. MEROJANTS, MANOFACTURERS, & FAMILT DRAPERS, CHRISTCHUROH.



God made the « God MAOH the Country, Man made LIFE IN THE COUNTRY Country, Man made tue/J t)WN."--Cowper THE TowN."-Cowper IS Pleasanter, as well as Healthier, than Life£in Town-but it comes more expensive, ' chiefly— r THE REASON > Beoause—PKicES are so mdch Higher m the ( THK REABON WHY ? ) COUNTBY THAN THEY ABE IN THE TOWN. \ WHY P This is just why so many Ladies shop with us, for by doing so they nob only nd MUCH / OUR PRICES ARE INFINITELY CHEAPER THAN \ MUCH CHEAPER ! \ THOSE RULING IN THE COUNTRY, / CHEAPER But, also, th*t they get better qdauty and » [much widbb choick LOTS of Ladiea reeldent In the Country visit Town but seldom, yet shop regularly with us—■ Shopping n Fwi ( ) Shoppino by Pos. T "I"') -BY POST ;(»»H-™». A biAM . I) A2i STAMP. All that Ladies residing m places distant from Chrißtchuroh, and who do not want to mcur the bother and expense of a trip to town, need do is to write down rtquire ments as fully and plainly as possible, enclose atamps, ooßtal notes, or P. 0.0., and forward at once to us. S73SR I COMMISSiOSS RECEIVti) BY POST I £W, Are as faithfully and zealouily attended to as if the customer oftine m ;pereon> our establishment and did her buying at the counter. OUR^ SPECIAL I—>S1 —>S mm & summer goods lop^ Including the Very Latest Novelties m MILLINERY, DRESS GOODS, MANTLES, GLOVES, COSTUMES, HOSIERY, DRESSES, SUNSHADES. MEN'S AND BO*S( CLOTHING, SERGES. WORSTEDS, Ktc, (for made-to-order Suits and Sin/rJe have just been opened up, and we can assure you that Latest Novelties RnßGialir Afirantfol* Latest Notsmus Nwest Styles VfJOUiaiK f*ll[doUV& Newest S hyles Are this Season's Consignment or New, Beautiful, and Useful Things, specially Shipped to us by our London House, (189 141 Wool Exchange E. 0.) 8 '



MONEY TO LEND PRIVATELY. TANORED STREET, NkxtJ Gas Company's {Offices j^[ 0N E V ""TO LEND According to Arrangement from Jg£) AND UPWARDS, Upon any Securit}-, TRADE'BILLS Privately 'Discounted. Weekly or* Monthly Payments be arranged. All Business Stbiotly Confidential. DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. A ENT FOR—Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton-Marine rnßurance Office. Prank Curtis. THE LEADING UP TO DATE Watelimaljer, & Jeweller JUST ARRIVED FROM HOME NEWK>OODS FOR CHRISTMAS SEASON. I HAVE now the largest and best assorted stock m East Street. INSPECT INSPECT A fresh consignment of the latest and most up-to-date styles IN Rotfierum Watches also NICKEL WATCHES made to my own order These watches are fast becoming the FAVOURITE WATCH m the district for STERLING WORTH AND TIME KEEPING. LARGE ASSORTMENT uab m of NEW DESIGNS m ringe, brooches, bangles, alberts, ladies' chains, etc., etc., m gold and Bilver. WEDDING RINGS AND KEEPERS of my own make 18 carat, guaranteed best value m town m all eizen and shapes. I have just landed a MACHINE for ALTER NG the above RINGS to ANY SIZE without cutting or m any way injuring the ring. Altered while you wait. i REPAIRS AS USUAL, neat, workman like, prompt, and reasonable. FRANK CURTIS, THE LEADING* WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER FARMERS and Visitors to Aahburton will find Mrs MoGbegob's Refresh ment Rooms, ab the corner of East and Burnett Streets, the most central and best jin town. Hot Luncheons daily from 12 to 12. Tea, coffee and light refreshments at al hours, Confectionery and fruio of the best lwayi m stock. OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (L te of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Dis tricts every four months—viz, March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton, or at Commercial Hotel*



IMPORTANT to Cash Buyers of Drapery, j Clothing, Boots, &o. tfarly Summer j Clearance Sale of Seasonable and Reliable | Goods. Cash discount at the rate of one • shilling m the pound to every Bayer of liiuepenco worth and over. Inspection m- i vited—H. 0. Barrett, late Barrett Bros., , The Hall, Easb Street. 11 206 R. T. CLARK, GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, ITakcued Street, Next to McConnell and Cunptoo's Stables Samples of W Theat, Oats, Barley, Clover, and other Seeds submitted to Buyers, and highest prioe obtained AGENT for all kinds of Farm Machinery. 2£ per oenb commission added only to cost price I am a purchaser of all kinds of Farm Produce, Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Beeswax, Honey, Horse Hair ; Cash given BUTTER—Now that the shipping season has started, I am prepared to treab with farmers for salt butter for shipment) Home. Boxes supplied. Call for circular Farmora' and Tradesmen's • Books kept, Debts collected, Houses let, Farms sold; Truab Money to lend ab current rates I AM AGENT FOR KEMPV PATENT SHEEP-BRANDING LIQUID This Branding Liquid, which has an established reputation m Australia, bus lately been introduced to New Zealand. Wherever ib has been exhibited ib has excited great interest, the trials made convincing those who have witnessed them that ib should completely revolutionise sheep branding m the colony. It ie the only liquid m *>he market which will brand sheep web or dry. Ib is unaffec ted by heat, and will nob run, and is different to aU other brands iv being absolutely permanent on the sheep. The brand, however, will entirely disappear when the wool is subjected to the ordinary process of soouring, the wool hitherto destroyed being thus saved. This latter is a new and valuable feature, which should nob escape he attention of shaep owners* Though the Liquid was introduced to the sheep owners of the South Island only last summer, many testimonials have already been received, which speak In the highest terms as to ita value. MADE IN THBKID CgLOURS !— BLACK, RED & BLUE. PRICES:—In cases containing two 4 gallcn Tins 4s 3d per gallon. la 1-gallon Tins ss. WANTED Known—That J. Moison ha 3 received a large supply of Winter Boots and Shoes. They are all of the best brands and makere, and never equalled m Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker m the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know best what to get. There fore the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. Discount for cash as usual. Repairs done ab once. Best Sole Leather used and work manship, ab The Hall, Easb Street, Ash burton, NEW STRAWS, Flowero, Ribbons Ruchinge, G'ovee, Veilings, Lacea, Muelins, Prints, Embroideries, Calicoes, Flannelettes, Dress Goods, and lovely Summer Capes and Jacketa now to hand The making of Underclothing, Pin»foreH, Aprous, Sun Bonnets, and Dresses still receives first attention at Mrs Alcorn's.



TO MY CLIENTS. T4AM PREPARED TO DISPOSE OF ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIELD FEEEZING WOKKS, TO BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. '■"■"" mtm »0. '■""""r"irw It would be well to give me particulars prior to sheep being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD 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. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owfc, or 2 Owt. SAOKS. Orders received b/ «TRIJEX>I^aJNI>;EIt- BROS., Limited.,' OR THE W. 5&. FARMERS CO-OPKKATIVE OF CANTERBURY, Limited., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIEY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 880 " F. WAYMOUTH Secretary.



Ashburtou Furniture Warehouse, — WICKEK AND" FANCY CHAIRS — Id New and Choice?} WffffwW^W^^^' Cushions, Designs ab &t Prices t0 Saib Beduoed Prices from 5/6 each. Linoleumß,',Carpets, f^'^^^^f^^^M^Mw c^°^ca assortmenb Ruga, Tapestnes, r.-'vT ' \^'i-i'pM \':f i n^'^ ''°^ Cretonnes,^ for Oretonnen, Mata, f;-| Toilet iWare, etc.; - v^prFK^f^^^^f^E^Sl Cuahioas, to choose JET¥T.£M>JITTJJE£Ji; o all kinds made on the Premises.^ Large Stookß of BEDSTEADS always on hand and arriving direct from' Makers^ T. H. UK DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCREDj STREET,^ opposite lAroadb.



M ELLOR'S 1 ZEALANDI A BOOT STORE M h&M Mm* THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TS the Mosb RELIABLE House for|GOOD,AND CHEAP BOOTS. Our aim is to give you the best valtjk for little^monky. HONESTY is oui Policy, We wil* not Guarantee you'an article unless we know ib will give you every One TrialJs all wejwk—Oar GoodajSell themselves. «"■•»—*™—j # MELLOR, TANORED BTBFET, ASHBUPT3N