THE ABHBOBTON atJARBfAN s THURSI/AT, NOTEMBEK 30, 189S

Printed and published by Hknky Willis o Peter Street, Ashburbon, for the Proprfa tors, At their Printing Offioe, Barn«t> Street, Ashburton, THURSDAY, November 50,1898. ]



God mads the ' God made the Country, Man made L IFE !H THE CGUMTRY CousTaY, Man made SEBkTown."—Cowpf r the Towk."—Cowper IS Pleasanter, as well as Healthier, than Lifegin Town—but it cornea more expensive, chiefly— (THE REASON > Because—Phioes abb so much Higher in the ( THE REASON HyjjY ? > Country than they are in the Town. (, WHY ? This i» joßt why bo many Ladies shop with up, for by doing so they nob only nd MUCH / OUfe PRICES ARE INFINITELY CHEAPER THAN \ MUCH CHEAPER ! \ THOSE RULING IN THE COUNTRY, / CHEAPER But, also, tbftfe they get bettks quality and a much wider ohoicjb LOTS of Ladies resident in the Country visit Town bat seldom, yet shop regularly with us— / BHom*G by Post f ) Showing by Post Costs Nothing but i XV P(I S ' \ rjoSTS Nothwg but A STAM . ( J-JX XV/^A. A2d STAMP( AH th»t Ladies residing in places distant from Ohristohuroh, and who do not want to iacac the bother and expense of a trip to town, need do is to write down require ments as fully and plainly aa possible, enclose stamps, postal notes, or if.V.V., and forward at once to us. s; van i commissjons BECEivtu by post i tajws- Are at faithfully and zealously attended to as if the customer cunutfln personjto oar establishment and did her buying>i the .counter.



- OUR. SPECIAL f JUST 1 of \ JUST i fcl SPRING & SUMMER G3IDS l-~=2 Including the Very Latest Novelties in MILLINERY, DB^T SOV°E 0 S DBs MANTLES, GLOJ^ 5J1 > V . COSTUMES, BO lERY,| DRESSES, SUNSHADES, p- MEN'S AND BOltS' CLOTHING, SERGES. WORSTEDS, Etc (for omde-to-order Saits and BinpJe have just been opened up, nod we can assure you that • »£E?£X Specially S'SET Are this Season's Conaignment ot New, Beautiful, and Useful Things, specially Shipped to us by our London House, (139 141 Wool Exchange, E. 0.) t whws | OHBIILLU&TRATRP MAGAZINE | Z?l&. SPICIWC3- AND oi/MJMLISR GOODS, U now in course of preparation, and will be ready on or about SEPTEMBER 21. Write tor one. It will be sect post free ; on application, to any address in the Colony.



IN THE MEANTIME— CT I PATTERNS! W. STRANGE & CO. MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURE, & FAMILY DRAPERS,! CHRISTOHURCH.



WOOL SEASON 1899-1900. I AW now makiog LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION^ "" upon all W OOJL* placed in my hands for Sale either in Aehburton, Timaru, or for Shipment. —— NOTICE TO MY CLIENTS WHO WISH TO FORWARD DIRECT TO PLiCE OF SALE. First Sale TIMARU takes place there on )st DECEMBER, 1899 CATALOGUES CLOSE on 28th NOVEMBER. Ooasign-NEW ZEALAND LOAN COMPANY'S SIDING, Timaru. i#ft SECOND SALE OHRISTCHURCH takes place there on 14th DECEMBER. CATALOGUES CLOSE on llth DECEMBER. Consign—SEED COMPANY'S SIDING, Addington, account D. Thomas. IN BOTH CASES ADtISK Ml FULL PARTICULARS PROMPTLY TO ASHBURTON,



DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. WOOL SEASON, 1899-1900 WE SHALL BE 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 iateoded for sale at Aehburton—Friedlander Bros.', Ltd, Biding, Aahburton If intended for sale ab Chrißtohurch—Brown and Son's Biding, Addingion If inter ded for sale or shipment at Timarn—Mill and Co.'a Siding, Timaru If intended for shipment at Lyttelton—N.Z. ShippingCc'sDumplagShed, Lyttelton WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, BRANDING, and other Sheariog Requisites j SUPPLIED AT LOWEST RATES,



Our Next Sale will take place at Timaru en FBIDAY, DB^BMBEE 1, 1899, For which Catalogues close on TUESDAY, November 28, 1899, FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD.



A Remarkable Election.—The Mayortl election in Wellington resulied in ths return of Mr Aitken by a large majority, beating the other two candidates put together. Tie figures were J. G. W. Aitken 35*6, T. K. MttcDoaald 2107, J J. Devine 1294. More vigour was displayed over this election than for years past). A rather startling com mentary on the vicissitudes of elections by ballot is the fact that Mr MscDoual i'a com mittee placed over 2000 names on the rolls and yet scarcely more than that number voted for him,—Press Association telegram. PcSTAL BaTFS ON CHRI9TMAS CARDS — The Postal Department wishes to draw public attention fco the large number of infractions of the book post regu'ations in connection with the posting of Christmas cards. Many persons appear to think that such cards may be posted in sealed envelopes at a postage of £d each if the envelopes are marked ''Book Post" or "Christmas Cards." This is a mistake, and results it the addresses being charged the defioien! postage at letter rate. AH artioles intended to pass at book post rates of postage shoulu be enclosed in covers which are entirely open kb the ends, or in envelopes which, instead of being gummed down, should have the fly turned inside* A Bbavb Doctor.- It is related of Dr Philson, who died in Auckland !asb week, that on one occasion in the early seventies when a seaman who arrived at Auckland by the* Nebraska, from Sydney, was attacked by smallpox, and there Beemed some danger of this dread disease spreading, unless vigorous measures of isolation could be adopted, the doctor (who had himself been a ! victim of smallpox in hia early days) isolated himself with the patient, attended to him spiritually and medically, and when the poor fellow succumbed to the loathsome disease, coffined the body with his own hands, its order to prevent any spread of the infection, remaining away from his family for some weeks. For these services, which prevented any possibility of the spread of the contagion, he received (^ays the New Zealand Herald) the thanks of the Provincial Council and a handsome gratuity.



For Cliildren's Huokirg Cough take W^s' Great Peppermint Cure—la 6d and 2s 6d Smoke New Venus 1 { KION STKAMSHIP~~COMPANy OS?" NEW ZEALAND, Limited -TEAMKRi* 9 AII FP CM LI TTELTON AS CHDEK: i'or Westport and Greymox;th—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs (Jay and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise >.ent in Christchurch papers Dunodin — Mondays, Fridays and j alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; eference should therefore be made to Jhrtstoharch daily papers for dates and 'tour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, .1 ■ i,„im.- Agent, Ashbarton



sore cure For General Weakness. The debilitating effects of a warm climate and exposure to all kinds of •weather are sure to bring on disorders of the blood and weaken the system. Mr. Charles Geddes, of Mt. Malcolm, W. A., sends us his photograph, and tells oi a sure cure for these conditions. " "For some time 1 have been landlord of the Royal Hotel in the Mt. Margaret gold fields district, eighty miles from the nearest railway. I have solda great deal of .Ayer's Sarsapanlla, and it gives the most universal satisfaction. When miners, prospectors, and others become run down by lack off resh vegetables and fruits, and from exposure to all linds of weather, their blood becomes very impure and the whole system greatly weakened. But



AVER'S >■ aiTiravß ft sure cure, l^iave known miners to "end a nundred miles for it, such is their faith in it." . To cure constipation, biliousness, in digestion, and sick headache, there is no remedy equal to Ayer's Pills. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Muss., U.S.A. F. FERRIMAN. ~~ Fob~BallK Houae and Half-acre fond on Beach Road I HAVE FOR SALE-A House of four rooms, togeth r with half an acre of good land, f-ituate two doo^s below Mrß McJWd store Prlca £120. F. FEURIMAN. ■ f6k~~sa n; " Corner of East, Cox, and Ahken Streets. Wkhin two minutes walk of Post Office. I HAVE FO«- SALE-Town Sections 552, 653, and 671, with ample front ages on the above streets ; fenced and planted with ornamental trees ; a snb stantlal Stable is erected on the section. These sections are admirably adapted either for residential purposes or for a building site in the near future. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. JFOR SALE AT TREVORTON, . CORNER Section, containing | ot an acre, well fenced and stocked with frnlt treep. There is also a pump with a cood supply of water. Price—£4o. B F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, JHAVE for sale on the Beach Road, Corner Section, containing | acre of good land, upon which is erected a five roomed house. Fall particulars [on ap pliCatiOn JF. FERRJMAN. ' FOBIJALEJ OXFORD STREET, HAMPSTEAD. HAXF-ACRE of Fr.st Class Land, lots 69 and 70. ;F- FERRIMAN. FOB &ALE, LOTS 12 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, WILLOW STREET, TREVORTON. WHY pay rent when with a Deposit of £25 or £30 you can acquire the freehold of nearly an Acre of land, upon which ib ereotad a comfortable house of 4 rooms, for £85. The interest on the unpaid portion of Purchase Money at the rate of 6 per cent, only amounting to about la 3d per week. The property is situated in close proximity to the River, and is convenient alike for fishing, bathing, and firewood. Full particulars oq application. F. FERRIMAN. pueTa iTk ALFORD FOREST ROAD. I have for Sale—Half an acre of land npon which Is erected a Comfortable House of five rooms and Scullery, which for style, comfort, and position only needs ■■ an inspection to effect; a sale Full particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN. FOB BALEr~~ CAMERON STREET 1 have for Sale—A very Comfortable Dwelling of seven rooms, with convenient Offices, together with quarter acre of good land, well laid out in lawn and garden The buildings are constructed of the very best material, and the workmanship is unequalled Foil particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN.



JUST LANDED. \ CHOICE SELECTION OF THE MOST FASHIONABLE JEWELLERY. 'Also, WAICfIES AMD CLOCKS By all the Leading Makers. PEOTACLES TO SUIT ALL SIGHTS. GEORGE~~JESWN, WATCHMAKER, (East Street, Ashburton, NOTICE. ALL Persons found Cutting Mannka Scrub on Clearwell Bun after 24tb October will bo prosecuted. 10 184 L. de 0. MALET. fTTE HAVE JUST LANDED, Ex "lonic?/ 1 TWO OASES OF GENUINE "PRIMUS" STOVES. Very handy and economical. PRICE — ISSs 6d Each. NOW LANDING, ex " Wakanul," A Shipment of FIRST-CLASS SHEFFIELD TABLE CUTLERY, Direct from the Makers. AH new patterns, and lowest quotations in Canterbury. IN STOCK: 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS, BRANDING OILS, TURKEY STONES, Etc. BICYCLES We are Agents for COLUMBIAS, LOVELL DIAMONDS, HARTFORDS, VIDETTES, And are still offering the best value in the Colony NEW MACHINES from *14 Cash Good Second-Hand MACHINES from eSS We can also BUILD MACHINES to Older from B.S.A. Parts at very Reasonable figures _ j Hoping to be favored with your patronage CARSON & Co., TEA MERCHANTS, GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. Importers of Bicycles, Hardware, Glass and China. Takceed Street & Arcade, Ashburton. 1125 FARMERS and Visitors to Ashburton will find Mbs MoGbegor's Refresh tnent Rooms, ab the corner of East and Burnett Streets, the moßt central and beat in town. Hot Luncheons daily from 12 to 2. Tea, coffee and light refreshments at al hours. Confectionery and fruio of the best lways in atook. ANTED Known—That~MiTCHELiT& Turner have taken Temporary Premises below Mr Burnard's, there to make a display of the largest range of Oilcloths ,aod linoleums ever tbown in Aihburtom



MONEY TO LEND: PBIVaTJELY. tanored street, Nkxt Gas Company's Offices j^oney"to lend According to Arrangement from Jgg AND UPWARD', Upon any Security. TRADE BILLS Privately [Discounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments be arranged. i All Business Strictly Confidential. DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. A ENT FOR—Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton-Marine rnßuranca Office.



ECONOMY IN SHEEP SHEARS THE UNRIVALLED T.U.S. SHEEP SHEARS. WONDERFUL REBULTS, UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY. 3,540 SHfiEP SHORN WITH ONE PAIR T.U.S. SHEARS. Good Tools give good work. Well-worn fleeces bring higher prices, and no man can do good work with bad Shears. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. TyE have been appointed Agents for Ashburton by the Goold Bicycle Co., Ltd., for the ib'ale of their famous RED BIRD BICYCLES. Throughout the World to-day the Red Bird is recognised as the highest development in Cycle Construction. The One Mile Championship of Australia on October 10 was won by Wm. MARTIN, on his JEfcHiO BIRO SPECIAL. During his 16 hftß W°n 10»000' whioh h« considers is mainly due] to riding FURTHER PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION. GROCERIES. GROCERIES. ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE OASH PRICES. None but the best Brands of Goods in Stock. Give us a Trial and we guarantee to give you Satisfaction. CHEAPEST AISD BEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE IN TEAS, SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WfKE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. MARKET ROUSE, BURNETT STBEET, ASttBUBTON Telephone No 53



BOOTS. BOOTS Gigantic Sale Now On TUST arrived and opened up a grand o assortment of up-to-date BOOTS AND SHOES FOR THE HOLIDAY AND SUMMER SEASON Special Lines Women's Button Shoes 7s 6d Women's Kid Lace Shoes, only 6s lid TAN GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY. itrong School Boots from 5s 6cL Good Bluchers, nailed, 5a 6d. LARGEST STOCK IN TOWN TO OHOOSE FROM. REPAIRS done Promptly and at Moderate Charges. FEED NOKES, CASH BOOT SHOP, Next Door Bank of Eevr Zealand, EAST STREET, ASH BURTON. NEW STRAWS, Flowers, Ribbons Ruchings, Gloves, Veilings, Laces, Muslins, Prints, Embroideries, Calicoes, Flannelettes, Dress Goods, and lovely Summer Capes and Jaoketa now to hand. The making of Underclothing, Pin»fores, Aprons, Sun Bonnets, and Dresses still receives first attention at Mrs Alcorn's. MID.DLEBIGG ElioET" millS well bred Clydesdale Draught Stallion will travel the Wakanui'Road District this season. For,terms and full particulars apply to- T. MILLAR. Groom in charge, Or P. STEWART, 11 Proprietor, Seaview. cheapToMTi - CHEAP MONEY CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS JF £100 ™ £10,000, ON 7 COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FBBEHOLD, At 4£ per cent. Terms of repayment of the most liberal character, which can be ascertained on enquiry. T7IOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND ■j FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Chriifcchuroh. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance CommUsioner.



LINES WORTH INSPECTING. TF YOU WANT "GOOD VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY,' " Our Spot Cash Purchases." 12 PIECES DAMASK TABLING 3; Special Job 78 DOZEN TOWELS; Special Job 18 PIECES SHEETINGS (Ml Widths); Special Job 30 PUCES CRETONNES (Lovely Patterns); Special Job 24 PIECES FANCY DRESS STUFFS (Quite New); Special Job 1 CASE OF BLOUSE PRINTS; Special Job i CASE OF GALATEAS AND DRILLS (Fpecial Job) 38 MEN'S TWEED SUITS to be sold at 29a 6d, 37s 6d, 60s 22 DOZEN MEN'S CRUSH HATS; Special Job 123 DOZEN NEW SCARFS, for Ladies and Gentlemen We are fully Stocked in ALL Departments. THY OUJR DRESSMAKING, And place your Orders for Christmas early, to avoid disappointment



NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD CASH DRAPERS, I ''THE COBNEE," SHEEP SHEARS" ~" SHEEP SHEARS. T.U.S. 8.8.A. T.U.S; 8.8.A The Best Brands obtainable at ver^ lowest rates. Also TURKEY STONE 3 and OIL for above. ALL NEW AND SPECIALLY SELECTED. LAWN MOWERS. LAWN MOWERS. EXCELSIOR J MEW EASY! AND CREteCENT ! At Town Price?. ENGLISH STEEL TRUNKS. BETTER VALUE than COLONIAL and Less in Price WATER POTS and BOCKEfS. Just in time for the Dry Weather. AT W. H. COLLINS & GO'S., '•HABDWARE EMPORIUM." EAST STREET ASHBURTON. Telephone-14 & J5, p.O 80x—35. FOR BEST VALUE IN SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY. -GO TO ANDREW ORR. A New Shipment just opened, purchased in London at the Loweat Possible Price. The Value cannot be surpassed. Inspection and comparison invited. ALL HIGH CLASS DRAPERY.



38 Back Brochu Costumes excellent value loiy goods, 28 3d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, to 5s d. Black k Navy Coating Serges Is 4d, Is 6£d Is lid, 2i 3d, ?s lid; Nnns'Veiling. Cream, White, Pink, Corn flour, Green, Sky, from Is per yard. Kid Gloves all sizes Is 6d upwards, Cycling Gloves, Evening Gloves all prices and shades from 6d. 100 dozen Ladies' Handkerchiefs bought a big reduction in Home market. A large Btock of Linoleums and Floor cloths from best English manufacturers, splendid value.



New Millinery Call and see the new seleo tions of the. latest Millinery including Paris models in Hats and Bonnett?. Grand Selection of new Prints for blouses metallia printSj prints from 3jd guaran teed to wash. New Laoes, C B Corsets, P D Corsets and all the best makes from I* lid, Umbrellas, Sunshades from Is upwards. Men's Boater Hats great variety at lowest possible price. Ladies' and Gents' Boots splendid stook bought at lowest prices, every pair guaranteed* jagaifio3at~'ab33k of arp ets, Brussels, {Tapestry Squires, also Blankets and i Flannels.



! Notwithstanding the Great Advance in Wool we were Fortunate in placing Large Orders at old Prices, which the Public will get the full Benefit of. Customers always well treated. DRESSMAKING in full Swing, prompt attention to Wedding and Mourning Orders. The Ceescbnt Bicycle, best in .Canterbury, £17 10s.



WOOLSTON Steam Wool Works, CHRISTOHURCH. (Established 1368.) THE Undersigned begs to notify that he Is SCOURING as heretofore. Squatters' Consignments to the Christ church or Wools ton Stations will receive prompt attention. Quick Despatch and Lowest Rates. T. YORK. ... BLUE Derwent Potatoes Is 6d per bag, or two bags for 2s lid ; Fig Potatoes Is per Bag. Delivered free within the Belts. —-Fletchto Bros., Cash Supply Stores..



J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGNWRITER, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to their interest to consult J. L. HIGGS, as he does the work himself, therefore there is no second profit to pay. His ability is well known as formerly signwrlter to Mr J. Wilson, with whom he has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all classes of painting and house decorations. ARTIST'S MATERIALS, and latest esigns in WALL PAPERS, in stock. TANOBE]T"STREET.



I.JUBILEL HEFKEoHMEI ROOMS I BURNK T STREET, UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. H. H. ITaPO.N 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 beat ot attention. Dinners from 12 to 2p m tlaiiy t Refresh ments at all hours, up to 10 p.m. H.H.O. will make a specialty of Catering for Balls, Parties, Picnics, etc.—town or ountry Terms on application T. H. UNDRILT, j ■ {&, OMDRIUi Aft B B xi§£n '" -ml , w w tTiifft - Jt^\ 1* cßSwTHßMrSsg'Pfißp^"' T F!lr l T H. UNDJRILL AISO CO., T7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, X! URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ABHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. I A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths n Stock. — Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also o&re of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 J. V. DE BEER, WATCHMAKER cV JBWELLEfi, TTAS just reoeived the first consignment of his XMAS GOODS IN GOLD AND SILVER, Consisting of WATCHES, ALBERTS, MUFFCHAIN6. BROOCHES, BANGLES, STUDS, LINKS, PENDANTS, BELT CLASPS, And numerous novelties in the latest design* and at prices to suit the times. JNSPECTIOiUNVITED. AH Goods Marked in Plain Figures A Further Shipment of the Celebrated ROTHERHAM LEVtR WATCHES JUST TO HAND. Also— THREE DCZEN HARVEST WATCHES AT 9/6, Best Value in Canterbury. REPAIRS AS USUAL—Prompt Neafr, Reasonable. SSIGHT TESTING*^ SPECIALTY. J. V.DEBEER, :(Late S. Salek) EAST STREET, A 8 HBURTON TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASBBURTON COUNTY. I BEG to inform yon that I have severed my, connection with the Canterbury Mill, which was under my management lor over seven years, and have PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomas the ! WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which is th« property of the Bank of New Zealand Assets S°"i *5 "till.t»ding under the name oi Kolhtt & Co., so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to address ail order* to THOMAS ROLLTTI'i WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBTJBTOft On and after October Ist, I shall be pleated 60 supply yoa with fimt-clms * & SHARPS, at lowest current rates. FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, «. I have arranged to keep a supply of Flour, Bran, and Sharps at the Stores of the K.z! Farmers Association, West Street, where farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholders, can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Bran, and Sharps in exchange. Please Note—The Canterbury Mills have lately refused to do Gristing, bat Farmers can always rely on getting their Wheal exchanged at the Farmers 9 Co-operative.



THOMAS ROLLITT. WAKODI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. 9 285 ASHBtJRTON, 1 "' jrnrn^ ; '— ■ Hs%!s>- '■ Sound the ( WSO* op PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED MISS OAKSON^ rpEACHEB of Pianoforte and Organ. X. For terms, eto., apply at Residtaoe Corner of Wills and William Street* near Wakanui Road East. Igs