THE ASHBUKTON GUARDIAN: PBIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1890.

Printed and published by Hksby Willis o Peter Street, Aehburton, for the Proprle tore, ats their Printing Office, Burnt) Street, Aahbnrton, FRIDAY December 1.1818.



God madb the ' God madk the Country, Man madb [|f£ jfs ' JHE CCIJNTRY Country, Man made mm Town."—Oowpfr the Town."—Cowper IS Pleasanter, aa well »b Healthier, than Life^in Town—bat it cornea more chiefly— tHE REASON \ Bec«use~PRTCES ark po mcch Higher in the < THE REABON WHY ? ) COUNTRY THAN THEY ABE IN THE TOWN. (, WHY P This 18 jast why bo many Ladies shop with us», for by doing so they nob only nd HUGH f OUK PRICES ARE INFINITELY CHEAPER THAN \ MUCH ■ CHKAFER ! \ THOSE RULING IN THE COUNTRY, / CHEAPER Bat:, also, th*t they get better quality and a 'much wider choice LOTS of Ladies resident in the Country visit Town bub seldom, yet shop regularly with us- BEorriNa by Post ( ) Snorsma by Post Costs Nothing but < i-< V P()S I ' \ mTS NoTHINa BUT A STAM . ( -*-J •*■ A W * |) A2d STAMP. AH that t*rtfei residing in place* distant from Ohriitohuroh, and who do not want to incur the bother and eijeme of a trip to town, need do is to write down rfquire moots ai fully and plainly a» poeaible, enoloae stamps, ooatal notes, or P. 0.0., and forward »t once to us. r u ; ■;;;' r v.! commissions received by post i^ 1;^ Are M faithfully and zealously attended to ac if the customer cams in paraon>o our establishment and did her buying at the counter. our; special fe=f fPURG & SUMMER GWDB Including the Very Latest Novelties in COSTUMES, HOSIERY,! DRESSES, SUNSHADES, MEN'S AND BO*S' CLOTHING, SERGES, WORSTEDS, Etc. (for made-to-order Suits and SinpJe 9*-ments) have just been opened up, and we can assure you that ISS?SS Specially attractive h?Z?7Z™ Are this Season's Oonsignment or New, Beautiful, and Useful Tfaioga, Bpeci»lly Shipped to us by our London House, (189141 Wool Exchange, E. 0.) wr.,.1 i OUBIILLUSTKATEU MAGAZINE j '■£,'&* SPRIINO AND HAMMER GOODS, Ib now in course of preparation, and will be ready on or about SEPTEMBER 21. Write tor one. It w»l be senb post free, on app^oa^o*l! *° RDy ftddrea* in the Colony: IN THE MEANTIME— OtJB Goods ar» ,j LID IE S \ 0™ GT S AM Chia?i:R,Frbsh E r, \ Cheapeb, Freshen, and mohb Stylish omm».n':WRITE FOR \ AND MORE °TYLU" THAN -rHOSB Ob*AM- 1 • THAN «HOS»OWA«. ABLB IN THEJCOUS* SBT.t W. 5..■•,..= . -a mercja:



WOO T All now mak upon all "W OOL placed in my hands for Sale either in asnuuuw,, .*. . Shipment). —-— NOTICE TO MY CLIENTS WHO WISH TO FORWARD DIRECT TO PL ICE OF SALE. lirst £ab TIMARU takes place there on Ist DECEMBER, 1899. CATALOGUES CLOSE on 28th NOVEMBER. Coasign—NEW ZEALAND LOAN COMPANY'S SIDING, Timaru. MHMHHW ,X* "■■'"■■ll««» SECOND SALE OHRISTCHURCH takes place there* on 14th DECEMBER. CATALOGUES CLOSE on lith DECEMBER. Consign— SEED COMPANY'S SIDING, Addlngton, account D. Thomas. IN BOTH OASES ADTISS ME FULL PARTICULARS PROMPrLY TO ASHBURTON. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON, WOOL SEASON, 1899-1900



WE SHALL BE REPRESENTED at the Christchurch and Timaru fixtures, and have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of CLIPS privately at Aehburton, 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 :— I! intended for sale at Ashburton—Friedlander Bros.', Ltd, Siding, Ashburton If intended for sale at Christchurch—Brown and Son'a Biding, Addingbon If intended for sale or shipment at Timaru—Mil! and Co.'b Siding, Timaru If intended for shipment at Lyttelton—N.Z. Shipping Co.'a Dumping Shed, Lytteltou WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, BRANDING, and other Shearing Requisites SUPPLIED AT LOWEST RATES. Our Next Sale will take place at Tiraaru en FEIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1899, For which Catalogues close on TUESDAY, November 28, 1889, FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD.



T&IPORTANT to Cash Buyers of Drapery, X Clothing, Boots, &c. Ear!y Summer Clearance Sale of Seasonable and Reliable Goods. Cash discount at the rate of one ihi'ling in the pound to every Buyer of ninepenca worth and over. Inspectita in vited.— B. 0 Barrett, late Barrett Br^., Thß Hall, East Stceet. 11 206 E. T. CLAEK, GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Tanobed Stbekt, Next to McConnell and Compton's Stables Samples of Wheat, Oats, Barley, Clover, and other Seeds submitted to Buyers, and highest price obtained AGENT for all kinds cf Farm Machinery. 2\ per cent commission added only to cost price I am a purchaser of all kinds of Farm Produce, Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Beeswax, Honey, Horse Hair j Cash given BUTTER—Now that the shipping Beacon has etarted, I am prepared to treat with faimerß for i»lb butter for shipment) Home. Boxes supplied. Call for circular Farmers' and Tradesmen's Books kept, Debts collected, Houses let, Farms sold; Trust Money to lend ab current) rates I AM AGENT EOR - Howden and Montcrief's Famous Garden Seeds Murchison'a Scrub Exterminator—Sudden death to the Californian Thistle Jardoo Fertiliser—A new dieoovery for growing Pot Plants, and for garden use Field and Garden Manures supplied from fve tons down to i-owt bags Kaowle'a Reliable Insecticides for destroy ing Soale, Blight, etc, on Fruit Trees and Flowers; grow Fruit, not diseased stumps ; death to the green and black aphis now attacking Roses ; information given rt all insect and fungoid pests Clark's Calf Feeder—One of the greatest successes of modern dairy appliances Preßervatis, for preserving Butter; greatly used now in all factories in Victoria Vickery Egg Preservative—Will keep Eggs fresh for 12 months Roberts' Simplex locabators — Poultry farmers should see this machine A and W McCarthy's Pithing Tackle and Guns Kemp's Patent Sheep Branding L:quid— The Australasian says this branding fluid is the best we have ever used BICYCLES—I have been appointed Agent for the Raleigh and Holms Bioycles. The I'ALEiGH is one of the highest grade machines made ; it is not a chfap machine ; do not buy cheap machines; the best is always the cheapest in the enrt. The price is —Specials £28 S Racers £26, Road Racers £25, Light Roadsters £22 10s; Ladies' Bicycles from £20 to £25 The Hoixis (now all the rage in the North Island) is made by J: Hollis and Sons, Birmingham, England, Gun and R fie Manu facturers—(Hollis' Guns have a world-wide reputation, and need no advertising). This machine t can recommend, as it is impossible for this firm with their reputation to make an inferior article. The price is exactly the same as the English factory figure, viz—£2o for Lady's or Gentleman's Easy terms can be arranged for either machine ; * 12 months guarantee given. I offer you aa follows Potatoes (table) Is 9d per sack ; Oat Sheaf Chaff £2 10s per ton, whole Oats 6b per sack, Crushed Oats 6a per sack, Chick Wheat 5i «o«. sank. Factory Cheese 6d per Ib, Bacon .:■.? n:.'r, r r; IXa n«r case



For Cli'dren's Hacking Cough take Wooda' Great Peppermint Cure—la 6J and 2t 6d Smoke New Venus UIS TO N STEAMSHIP COMPA N' V OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited TEAMERy S 4IT FRCM LITTELTON AS UNUER: i.'or West|jort and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington—- Monday, Tuesday, Thure day and Saturdaya NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ent in Christchurch papers ' Dunedin —- Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, "via Wellington— Tueaday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are enbjeofc to alteration; eference shoald therefore be made to Jhrtstohuroh dally papers foi dates and >oar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ash barton



-JTJsl 1 LANDED. GHOIOE SELECTION OF THE MOST FASHIONABLE JEWELLERY. 'Also, WAICHES AND CLOCKS By all the Leading Makers. PECTACLES TO SUIT ALL SIGHTS. GEORGE~~JESSON, WATCHMAKER, (East Street, Ashburton. NOTICE. ALL Persons found Cutting Manuka Scrub on Clearwell Run after 24tb October will bo prosecuted. 10 184 L. de C. MALET. Prank Curtis. THE LEADING UP TO DATE Watchmaker, & Jeweller JUST ARRIVED FROM HOME NEWJGOODS FOR CHRISTMAS SEASON. I HA YE now the largest and best assorted stock in Eaßt Street. INSPECT INSPECT A fresh consignment of the latest and most up-to-date styles IN Rotheram 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. LARGE ASSORTMENT ust in of NEW DESIGNS in rings, brooches, bangles, albertSt ladies' chains, etc., etc., in gold and silver. WEDDING RINGS AND KEEPERS of my own make 18 carat, guaranteed best value in town in ali sizes and shapes. I have just landed a MACBINE for ALTERING the above BINGS to ANY SIZE without cutting or in any way iojuring the ring. Altered while you wait. REPAIRS AS USUAL, neat, workman like, prompt, and reasonable. FRAHK CURTIS, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER FARMERS and Visitors to Ashburton will find Mas McGregor's Refresh ment Rooms, afc the oorner 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 fruib of the best lwaya In stock. 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 Ashburton* Smoke New Veem



CENTRAL AOCTIO^x,, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF MERCHASDISE, FURNITURE, & PRODUCE, in oar Rooma every SATURDAY, commencing at 12 30 p m. CLEARING SALES conducted in any parb of the district at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed in our hands for absolute sale. FRUIT.—We receive regular consign ments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands. NEW SEEDS always in stock, including Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and Tnrnip Seed GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. Station Books kept and audited We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4| and 5 per cent Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us SKINS & PELTS,—We are buyers at highest market rates, as agents for Messrs Murgatroyd Bros, WooUoourers and Fell mongers, Christchuroh VITE ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND lAMBS AT HIGHE6T MARKE1 1 RATES. nicolSTbros., East Street, Ashburton. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to suit tneir own convenience, by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTOHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. mHE OHRISIOHUKOa MEAT CO JL Limited r 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 Niooll Bros. Btore five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS



MONEY TO LEND PRIVATELY. TANCRED STREET, Next Gas Compaq's Offices lend According to Arrangement from AND UPWARD?, Upon any Security. TRADE BILLS Privately 'Discounted, Weekly or Monthly Payments be arraoged. All Business Stbiotly Confidential. I DAVID ZANDER, i COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. A ENT FOR—Sun Fire Insurance Office ; and Canton* Marine rnsurance Office.



ECONOMY IN SHEEP SHEARS CHE UNRIVALLED T.U.S. BHEE? SHEARS. WONDERFUL' RESULTS, UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY. 3,540 SHfiEP^SHORN WITH ONE PAIR T.XT.S. SHEARS. Good Tools give good.work. Well-snorn fleecenlbring higher prioe», andj no mm can do good work with bad She«-e. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. TTTE have been appointed Agents forjAshburton by the Goold Bicycle Co., Ltd., for the Sale of their famous RED BIRD BI G YGL ES ♦ Throughout the World to-day the Bed Bird is recognised as the highest developmeit in Cycle Construction. Wm. MARTIN, on hw B«4> Bllt£> SPEOIAL. Durinc his aaR lEC°Bmr) WOD*l0 '000. whic» he conaiders i, mainly duej to riding FURTHER PARTICULARS OK APPLICATION. GROCERIES GROCERIES. ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE CASH PRICES. None but the best Brands of Goods in Stock. Give us a Trial and we guarantee to give you Satisfaction. CHEAPEST AJSD BEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE IN TEAS, SHEARMAN BROS., mOCERB, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. lAHKET HOUSE, BUKNETT STREET, ASkBURTON ' ; ephone No 53



BOOTS. BOOTS Gigantic Sale Now On TUST arrived and opened up a grand 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 6d, Good Blachera, nailed, 5a 6d. LARGEST STOCK IN TOWN TO CHOOSE FROM. REPAIRS done Promptly and afc Moderate Charges. FEED NOKES, CASH BOOT SHOP, Next Door Bank of New Zealand, BAST STREET, ASH BURTON. NEW STRAWS, Flowers, Ribbons Ruchings, Gloves, VeiliDgs, Laces, Muslins, Print*, Embroideries, Calicoes, Flannelettes, Dress Goods, and lovely Summer Capes and Jackets now to hand. The making of Underclothing, Pin»fores, Aprons, Sun Bonnets, and Dresses still receives first attention at Mrs Alcorn's. MIDiILEBIGG RINCfi. ~~ rjIHIS well bred Clydesdale Draught Stallion will travel the Wakanui JEtoad District this season. For terms and full particulars apply to- T. MILLAR. Groom in charge. Or P. STEWART, 11 Proprietor, Seaview, CHEAP MoMTI OHEAP MONEY CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS JF £100 ™ £10,000, ON 7 COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At 4£ per cent. Terms of repayment of the most liberal character, which oan be ascertained on enquiry. T7IOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND ■j FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Inauranoe Commissioner.



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 (AH Widthe) ; Special Job 30 PIECES CRETONNES (Lovely Patterns) j Special Job 24 PIECES FANCY DRESS STUFFS (Quite New); Special Job 1 CASE OF BLOUSE PRINTS; Special Job 1 CASE OF GALATEAS AND DRILLS (Special Job) 38 MEN'S TWEED SUITS to be sold at 29a 6d, 37s 6d, 60« 22 DOZEN MEN'S CRUSH HATS; .Special Job 123 DOZEN NEW SCARFS, for Ladies and Gentlemen We are fully Stocked in ALL Departments, THY OUR DRESSMAKING, And place your Orders for Christmas early, to avoid disappointment NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD CASH DRAPERS, "THE COENEE,"



SHEEP SHEARS. SHEEP SHEARS. T.ILS. 8.8.A. T.U.B. 8.8.A The Best Brands obtainable at very lowest rates. Also TURKEY STONE 3 and OIL for above. ALL NIW AND SPECIALLY SELECTED. LAWN MOWERS. LAWN MOWERS. * EXCELSIOR I NEW EASY ! AND CRESCENT ! At Town Prices, 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., 41 HARDWARE EMPORIUM." EAST STREET ASHBURTON. Telephone —14 & J5, p.O Fox—3s. FOR BEST VALUE IN SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY. -GO TO ANDREW ORR. A New Shipment just opened 9 purchased in London at the Lowest Possible Price, The Value cannot be surpassed. Inspection and comparison invited. ALL HIGH CLASS DRAPERY.



38 Back Brochu Costumes excellent value' loly goods, 2s 3d, 2a 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, to 5s d. Black & Navy Coating Serges Is 4d, 1b 6id Is lid, 2* 3d, ?s lUi Nuns' 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 stock of Linoleums and Floor cloths , from best English manufacturers, splendid value. .



New Millinery Call and see the new selec tions of the. latest Millinery inoludiog Paris models in Hata and Bonnett?. -Grand Selection of new Prints for blouses metallia printSj prints from 3£d gaaran teed to wash. New Laces, OB Corsets, P D Corsets and all the best makes from la lid, Umbrellas, Sunshades from Is upwards. Men'a Boater Hate great variety at lowest possible price. Ladies' and Gams' Boots splendid stock boughs at lowest prices, ertry pair guaranteed* agaiSoaab slmk of arp ets, Brussels, Tapaatry Sqairas, 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 fiuEscENT Bicycle, best in Canterbury, £17 10s.



WOOLSTON Steam Wool Works, OHRISTCHURCH. (Established 1868.) riIHE Undersigned begs to notify that JL he is SCOURING an heretofore. Squatters' Consignments to the Christ church or Woolston Stations will receive prompt attention. Qaick Despatch and Lowest Bates. T. YORK. «,. BLUE Derwent Potatoes Is 6d per bag, or two bags for 2s lid ; Fig Potatoes Ls per Bag. Delivered free within the Bolts.-—Fletohdr Beos, Cash Supply Stows,



: J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, BIGNWRITER, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to their interest to consult J. L. HIGGS, ss he does thft work himself, therefore there ia no second profit to pay. His ability is well known as formerly sign writer to Mr J. Wilson, with whom he has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN .FREE For all classes of painting and house decorations. ARTIST'S RUTH RIALS, and latest esigns in WALL PAP KRS, in stock. TANCBED~"STB!ET.



JUBILEL REFRESHMENT HOOMS ' BURNE (D STREET; UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT, H. H. "CAPON HAVING taken over the above Refresh ment Rooms, trusts that he will 'eceive the liberal support of the Public, i jvho may rely on getting the beet ot Attention, Dinners from 12 to 2p m dailvi Refresh ments at all hours, up to 10 p.m. H.H.O. will make a specialty of Catering for Balls, Parties, Picnioa, etc—town or ountry Terms on application* T. H. Undriix t [c. ohdwu, T H. UNDBILL AhD CO., TjIDRNJSHINO UNDERTAKERS, i? URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins * Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths »Stock. *&}- Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also oare of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 J.V.DEBEER, WATCHMAKER <fr JEWELLEB, TTAS ju*t received the Brit consignment of his XMAS GOODS IN GOLD AND SILVEB, Consisting of WATCHES, ALBERTS, MUFFOHAINB, BROOCHES, BANGLES, STUDS, LINKS, PENDANTS, BELT CLASPS, And numerous novelties in the latent designs and at prioes to suit the times; INSPEOTIoFINVITUD. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures A Farther Shipment of the Celebrated ROTHERHAM LIVER WATCHES JUST TO HAND. * Also— THREE DOZEN HARVEST WATCHES AT 9/6, Best Value in Canterbury. REPAIRS AS USUAL—Promp* Neat, Reasonable. S-SIGHT TESIINg"a SPECIALTY. J. V.DE"BEER, :(Ute 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 connection with the Canterbury Mill, whioh was under my management for over seven years, and have PURCHASES from Mr Edwin Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which Is the property of the Bank of Ns* Zealand Assets Board, is still trading under tke name of Rollitt & Co., so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I woaM like to ask you to addrejs ail orders to THOMAS ROLLITT, WAKARUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBTJITON On and after Octet* ltt, I shall be phased to supply you With Irst-class ROLLER tLOUIt, WBSAf MEAL, BRAN & SHARPS, at lowest current rates. for the oowmnSkmo* farmers DOING GRISTING, I have arranged Witmm t rapnlj of Flour. Bran, and Sharps «t thVStorSi of the N.Z. Farmers' Assootetlav, WWe fftrtet, where Farmers, Bbarekpliqrt or «OB>9nareholdera f can leave their Wheat and get Floor, Bran, and Sharps in exohctge. Please Note—The Canterbury Mills have lately refused te do Grfstinf, bat Farmers can always rely on gfcttinj their Wheat exohanged at the Farmer* 1 (To-operative. THOMAfROLUTT, WAKANOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 205 ASHBURTON. Sound the PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED MISS GARSON. fpEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ, X For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wills and WilUasa Streets ne»r Wakanui Boad East. Ig3