THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.- TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1899.

Printed and published by Hbnry Willis o | Peter Street, Ashburton, for the ProprU tors, «t) their Printing Offioe, Botntl Street, Aahbarton, ■ TUESDAY, November 23, 1898.



JUBIJ.EL REFBESHMEiT ROOMS BURNE T STREET, ——. x 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 belt ot attention. Dinners from 12 to 2p m daily* Refresh ments ab all hours, up to 10 p.m. H.H.Q. will make a upeoialty of Catering for Balls, Parties, Picnics, etc.—town or oaotry Terms on application 1 T. H. Undbiix j [k. phowll ■fc jflfc. Sp JB9 V&j^K^w '-^**, v dlS^S^. T H. UNDBILL A&D CO., T7IORNJSHING UNDERTAKERS. X 1 URNIBHING UNDERTAKERS. TAKCREI) STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wmtht n Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, direotly behind Oddfellows' Hall; »Uo care *f Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. % J. V. DE BEEE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, XT AS just received the first) consignment of his XMAS GOODS IN GOLD AND SILVER, Consisting of WATCHES, ALBERTB, MUFFCHAINS, BROOCHES, BANGLES, STUDS, LINKS, PENDANTS, BELT GLABPB, And numerous novelties in the latest design! and at prices to Bait the times; INSPECTIoFINVITED. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures A Farther Shipment of the Celebrated ROTHERHAM LEVER WATCHES JUST TO HAND. Also— THREE DOZEN HARVEST WATCHES AT 9/6, Best Value in Canterbury. REPAIRS AS USUAL—Prompt Neat, Reasonable. [SIGHT TESTINcTa SPECIALTY. J. V.DE"BEER, T(Late S. Salek) EAST STREET, ASHRPRTON TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY.' I BEG to inform you that I have severed my connection with the Canterbury Mill, which was 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 addrejs all orders to THOMAS ROLLITI', WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBUBTON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleased to supply yon with first-olass ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAH & SHARPS, at lowest current ratesi FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, I have arranged to keep • supply of Flour, Bran, and Sharps at the Stores of the N.Z. Farmers' Association, West Street, where Farmeri, Shareholders or noo-Shareholden, can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Braa, and Sharps in exchange. Please Note—The Canterbury Mills have lately refused to do Gristing, bub Farmeri can always rely on getting their Wheat ezohanged at the Farmers' Co-operative. THOMAfROLLITT. WAK4.NDI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 285 ASHBURTON. WSwS Sound the PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED



Grand Selection of new Prints for blouses metallia printa { prints from 3£d guaran teed to wash. New Laces, OB Corsets, P D Corsets and all the best) makes from Is lid, Umbrellas, Sunshades from Is upwards. Men's Boater Hatß great) variety at) lowest possible prioe. ■ Ladies' and Gtnta* Booti splendid stock bought at lowest prices, every pair guaranteed* ! a"gttifioaati stook of »rp ets, Brussels, |Tap9stry Sguwes, also Blankets and j Flannels.



J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGNWRITBR, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to their interest to consalt J. L. HIGGS, ss he does th« work himself, therefore there Is no second profit to pay. Hia ability is well known as formerly signwriter 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] c signs in WALL PAPERS, in stock. tancbelT"stbeet.



WOOLSTON Steam Wool Works, OHRISTCHURCH. (Established 1868.) finHE Undersigned begs to notify that X he is SCOURING as heretofore. Squatters' Consignments to the Christ church or Wooleton Stations will receive prompt) attention. Quick Despatch and Lowest Bates. T. YOKE. ». BLUE Derwenb Potatoes Is 6d per bag, or two bags for 2s lid ; fig Potatoes la per Bag. Delivered free within the Belts* Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores.



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 Oebscbnt Bicycle, best in Canterbury, £17 10s.



Black & Navy Coating Serges Is 4d, Is 6|d Is lid, 2i 3d, ?s lids Nuns' Veiling. Cream, White, Pink, Cora flour, Green, Sky, from Is per yard. Kid Gloves all sizes Is 6d upwards, Cycling Gloves, Evening Gloves all prices and shadeß from 6d. 100 dozen Ladies' Handkerchiefs bought a big reduction in Home market. A large stock of Linoleums and Floor cloths from best English manufacturers, splendid value.



_—;o:—— A New Shipment just opened, purchased in London at the Lowest Possible Price. The Value cannot be surpassed. Inspection and comparison invited, ALL HIGH CLASS DRAPERY. 38BackBrochu Costumes excellent value? New Millinery Oalland ace thenew seleo loly goods, 2s 3d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3a 6d, to 5s tions of the. latest Millinery including d y b I Paris models in Hatß and Bonnetbs.



LINES WORTH INSPECTING i S TF YOU WANT "GOOD VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY,' "Our Spot Cash Purchases." > 12 PIECES DAMASK TABLINGS j Special Job *7Q DOZEN TOWELS; Special Job 18 PIECES SHEETINGS (All Widths); Special Job 30 PIECES CRETONNES (Lovely Patterns) j Special Job 24 PIECES If ANOY DRESS STUFFS (Quite New); Special Job 1 CASE OF BLO^JSE PRINTS; Special Job 1 CASE OF GALATEAS AND DRILLS (Special Job) 38 MEN'S TWEED SUITS to be sold at 29s 6d, 37s 6d, 50i 22 DOZEN MEN'S CRUSH HATS; Special Job 123 DOZEN NEW SCARFS, for Ladies and Gentlemen We are fully Stocked in ALL Departments. TRY OUR DRESSMAKING, And place your Ordera for Christmas early, to avoid disappointment NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD CASH DRAPERS, "THE CORNER," SHEEP SHEARS" "™ SHEEP SHEARS. T.U.S. 8.8.A. T.U.B. 8.8.A The Best Brands obtainable at very lowest rates. Also TURKEY STONES and OIL for above. ALL NEW AND SPECIALLY SELECTED. LAWN MOWERS. LAWN MOWERS, EXCELSIOR! NEW EASY ! AND CREfcCENT! At Town Prices. ENGLISH STEEL TRUNKS. BETTER VALUE than COLONIAL and Less in Price WATER POTS and BOCKETS. Just in time for the Dry Weather. AT W. H. COLLINS & COS., "HARDWARE EMPORIUM." EAST STREET ASHBURTON. Telephone-14 & J5. P.O 80x—35, FOR BEST VALUE IN SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY. —GO TO ANDREW ORR.



' BOOTS. BOOTS Gigantic Sale Now On XUBT arrived and opened up a grand o asßortmenb of up-to-date , BOOTS AND SHOES FOR THE HOLIDAY AND SUMMEB SEASON Special Lines Women's Button Shoes 7a 6d | Women's Kid Laoe Shoes, only 6s lid TAN GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY, .Strong School Boots from 5a 6d, Good Bluchers, nailed, 5s 6d. LARGEST STOCK IN TOWN TO CHOOSE FROM. } REPAIRS done Promptly and at Moderate Charges. FEED NOKES, CASH BOOT SHOP,v Nest Door Bank of New Zealand, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. NEW STRAWS, Flowers, Ribbons Ruchings, Gloves, Veilings, Laces, Muslins, Prints, Embroideries, Calicoes, i Flannelettes, Dress Goods, and lovely Summer Capes and Jackets now to hand. The making of Underclothing, Fin»fores, Aprons, Sun Bonnets, and Dresses still receives first attention at Mrs Alcorn's, NOTICE. ALL Persons found Cutting Manuka Scrub on Clear well Run after 24tb October will bo prosecuted. 10 184 L. db C. MALET.



. VTTE HAVE JUST LANDED, Ex "lonic," TWO CASES OF GENUINE "PRIMUS" STOVES. Very handy and economical. } PRICE — ISs <3<i Each. • 5 NOW LANDING, ex "Wakanui," 1 A Shipment of FIRST-CLASS SHEFFIELD TABLE CUTLERY, Direob from the Makers. All new patternu, and lowest quotations in Canterbury. 1 IN STOCK: 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS, I BRANDING OILS, TURKEY STONES, Etc. BICYCLES We are Agents for COLUMBIAS, LOVELL DIAMONDS, HARTFORDS. VIDETTES, 1 And are still offering the best value in the Colony NEW MACHINES from Gash j Good Second-Hand MACHINES from eSS We can also BUILD MACHINES to Older from B.S.A. Parfea at very Reasonable figures Hoping to be favored with jour patronage CAKSON & Co., TEA MERCHANTS, GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS*. Importers of Bicycles, Hardware, Glass and China. Tanoebd Street & Arcade, Ashburton, 1123 T7IARMERS and Visitors to Aahburton C will find Mrs McGregor's Refresh ment Rooms, at) the corner of East and Burnett Streets, the most central and best in town. Hot Luncheons daily from 12 to 2. Tea, coffee and light refreshments at al hours. Confectionery and fruit of the beet Iways in stock. . W~ ANTED Known—That Mitchell & Turner have taken Temporary Premises below Mr Burnard's, there to make a display of the largest) range of Oilcloths ' and Linoleums ever shown in Ashhurton*



ECONOMY IN SHEEP SHEARS: [THE UNBIVALLED T.U.S. SHEEP SHEARS. WONDERFUL RESULTS, UNSURPASSED IN. QUALITY. 3,S4O:SHEEP SHORN WITH ONE PAIR TTF.S. SHEARS. Good Toola give good work. Well-snorn fleeces bring higher prioeH, and no man can do good work with bad Shears. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. XTTE have been appointed Agents for Aahburton by the Goold Bicycle Co., Ltd., for the Sale of their famous RED BIRD BICYCLES. Throughout the World to-day the Red Bird is recognised as tlit highest development in Cycle Construction. ?The One Milk Championship of Australia on October 10 was won by Wm. MARTIN, on hiß K-«:O BIBD SPECIAL. During his racing c»reer he has won £10,000, which he considers is mainly due] to riding a BED BIRD. FURTHER PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION. GROCERIES GROCERIES. ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE CASH PRICES. Hone but the best Brands of Goods in Stock. Give us a Trial and we guarantee to give you Satisfaction. CHEAPEST AKD BEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE GIVEN IN TEAS. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. M&BEET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASH.BURTOI Telephone No 53 - 25,000 — COOKING UmilJl RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLON'S Bit ■|| ,r jT"""^? —~~ ~' wMtraag tHACCLOCKJii U j I j THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTINGItEQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat n the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast) Iron or Cop er Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Ti . enil REPAIRS ARI A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or doable ovenß. High or low pressure boilers; Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK. SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNBDIN.



Nlcoll Bros. __ | JW have been appointed AbiEJNTS for MESSRS MURGATROYD BROS., j Woolecourers and Fellraongers, Chrisfcharch f And we are prepared to purchase SKINS and P*LTS at Fail-field, at highest maiket rates. NICOLL BROS., Agenta. YTTTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND lAMBS AT EIGHEfeT MARKEI RATES. nicomTbros , East Street, Ashburton. FBEEZERS. FREEZEKS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book apace at any time to auib tneir own convenience, by com' munioating with as. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, OHRISTCHUROH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 ISLINGTON FERTILISERS FOB GARDEN USB MAY he obtained in Cwt. and^balfJiCwt Bags from NICGLL BROS., District Agenta THE OHRISTO3UROH MEAT CO Limited? ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. 3REATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS NEW SEASON'S SEEDS. RAPE, Clovers, Ryegrasß, Cocksfoot, Cowgrass, etc., at lowest market prices NICOLL BROS., East Street Frank Curtis. THE LEADING UP TO DATE Watchmaker, & Jeweller JUST ARRIVED FROM HOME NEW "GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS SEASON. I HAVE now the largest and best assorted stock in East Street. INSPECT INSPECT A fresh consignment of the latest and most up-to-date stylaa IN Rothernm Watches also NICKEL WATCHES made to my own order These watches are fast becoming the FAVOURITE WATCH in the district for STERLING WORTH AND TIME KEEPING. LAKGE ASSORTMENT ust in of NEW DESIGNS in rings, brooches, bangles, alberta, ladies' chains, etc., etc., in gold and silver. WEDDING RINGS AND KEEPERS of my own make 18 carat, guaranteed best value in town in all sizes and shapes. I have just landed a MAC BINE for ALTERING the above RINGS to ANY SIZE without cutting or in any way injuring the ring. Altered wbile you wait. REPAIRS AS USUAL, neat, workman like, prompt, and reasonable. FRANK CURTIS, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER WANTED Known—That now is the time to make selections of Costumes for the Summer, Full ranges of choice materials in Novelty Colorings. See ours fi at.~MiTOHELL & Turner THE New Zealand CLOTHING FACTORY TS now Showing a Large and Varied Assortment of NEW & SEASONABLE GOODS. GREY FRAME HATS, CUBA FRAME HATS. BLACK FRAME HATS, IN THE LATEST SHAPES AND JBTYI.ES. ALSO — STRAW HATS IN GREAT VARIETY See oar Tennis Trousers and Shirts. See oar New Suitings for Summer Wear, See our Ready Made Clothing. See our Boys' Norfolk Suits. See on ' oys 1 Washing Blouses. See oar New Ties, etc., etc. SUITS 10 MEASURE. FIT QUARANTEED. NEW ZEALAND I CLOTHING FACTOBY. F, H. BEOKINGSALB, Manager.



WOOL SEASON 1899-1900. T AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all "W OOL placed in my hands for Sale either in Ashburton, Timaru, or for Shipment. ——— NOTICE TO MY CLIENTS WHO WISH TO FORWARD DIRECT TO PLACE OF SALE. lint Sale TIMARU takes place there on Ist DECEMBER, 1899. CATALOG UEB CLOSE on 28th NOVEMBER. Oo0«ign-N£W ZEALAND LOAN COMPANY'S SIDING, Timaru. SECOND BALE OHRISTCHURCH takes place there on 14th DECEMBER. CATALOGUES CLOSE on 11th DECEMBER. Consign—SEED COMPANY'S SIDING, Addington, account D. Thomas. IN BOTH OASES ADTISE ME FULL PARTICULARS PROMPILY TO ASHBURTON. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBUBTOF. WOOL SEASON, 1899-1900 WE SHALL BE REPRESENTED at the Chriatchurch and Timan fixtures, and have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing oi OLIPS privately at Aehburton, Consignments will be received at oar Asbburtou or Tinwald stores, and sent on to either Ghristchurch 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 :— I! intended for sale at Ashburfcea—Priedlander Broa.', Ltd, Siding, Ashburton I! intended for sale ab Christchurch—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington If intended for Bale or shipment at Timaru—Mill and Oo.'e Biding, Timaru If intended for shipment at^Lybbelton—N.Z, Shipping Co.'sDumpisg Shed, Lyttelton WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, BRANDING, and other Shearing' Requisites SUPPLIED AT LOWEST RATES. Our Nezt Sale will take place at Timaru on FBIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1899, For which Catalogues close on TUESDAY, November 28, 1899, FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. " GOD MADB THE • GOD MADE THE COUOTBY, MAH MADE LIFE Iff THE COUNTRY COUNTRY, MAN MADE wmT«wn."~ Oowper the Town."—Cowper IS Pleaafcnter, as well as Healthier, than Life Tin Town—but it cornea more expensive, chiefly— DCHE REASON > Because—"Prjoes ace so much Higher in the ( THE REASON WHY ! j Country than they aeb in thh Town. ( WHY ? This ia just why bo many Ladies shop with us, for by doing so they nob only nd MUCH f OUR PRICES AEE INFINITELY CHEAPER THAN \ MUCH CHKAPEB ! \ teKOSB RULING IN THE COUNTEY, / CHEAPER But, also, that they get better quality and a much widbb choice T" OTB of Ladiei resident ia the Country vieit Town but seldom, yet shop regularly JO with us— Shopping by Post ( ) Shopping by Post Costs Nothing bub 4 X V PII S I " ? CoSTS Nothing but A STAM . ( ■*- J- V^ ■*■ . A2d gTAMp> All that Ladies residing in places distant from Chriatchurch, and who do not want to Incur the bother and expense of a trip to town, need do in to write down require ments aa fully and plainly kb possible, enclose stamps, postal cotes, or P. 0.0., and forward at once to us. Zr^-X- | COMMISSIONS RECEIVED BY POST i TEi«£ Are as faithfully and zealously attended to as if the cuatomer came in" person to our establishment and did her buyiog^at the counter; od,b;: special ,—^—^ f h i p m;b nts __*_, f war 1 of t JUST I fcl SPRING & SUMMER GOODS |oP^ Ineiuding the Very Latest Novelties in MILLINERY, DRESS GOODS, MANTLES, GLOVES, COSTUMES, HOSIERY, DRESSES, SUNSHADES, MEN'S AND BO*S f CLOTHING, SERGES. WORSTEDS, Etc. (for made*to-order Suits and Single Garments) have just bees opened up, and we can assji^e you that Latest Novelties RnaflfaH < $ ffPapfiVfl Latest Novelxie NbwbstStyi.es Q PGO I all "UiaUllYU Newest Styles Are thia Season's Consignment oi New, Beautiful, and Useful Things, specially Shipped to us by our London House, (139 141 Wool Exchange, E. 0.) «?•&. I B ILLUBTBATED MAGAZINE | JJ'Jg. OB 1 SPRIJNGt AND HUMJMLEJEft GOODS, Is now in eourße of preparation, and will be ready -on or about SEPTEMBER 21. Write ior one. It willjbe Bent post free, on application, to any address in the Colony!; i IN THE MEANTIME— Oob Goods abb j LADIES 1 Ouß GoODS ABB Chbapeb, Fresher, | Cheaper, Fresher, and Mobb Sotlish I SHOULD WRITE FOR i AND MORE St¥MSH •than those Obtain-1 j than those Obtain- ABLB.IN. THE COITH- n A T T t D M C 1 ABLE IN THE COUW rai. V " A I I tnlNO' J W. STRANGE & CO. MEROIANTS, MANOFAOTURERS, & FAMILY DRAPERS, CHRISTCHUROH. 56 j