THE ABHBURTON OTABDIANJ: FBIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1899.

Printed and publiehed by Hbnßy Willis o Peter Street, Ashburfcon, for the Proprfa tors, at their Printing Office, Burnt Street, Ashburton, FRIDAY, Dwwab** 8, 1898, ~



JUBILEL REFBESHMEMT ROCMS BURNE 03 STREET. 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, TttLioT "^ °n BettiDS the best oi Dinnerß from 12 to 2 p.m daily. Refresh ments at all hours, up to 10 p.m. 8.H.0. will make a speolalty of Catering for Balls, Parties, Pioniei, etc.—town or ountry Terms on application! T. H. UndrlLl , [ E , OKDWU, T H. UNDBILL AhO CO., T7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, I? URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. IFANORED STREET, A3HBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. I Pohshed Coffins a Speoialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths n Stock. . J Private Address, Peter Street, dlreotly behind Oddfellowa' Hall • &l»o care »f Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 J. V. DE BEEB, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, XT AS just received the first consignment of hie XMAS GOODS IN GOLD AND SILVER, Consisting of WATCHES^ALBERTS, MUPFCHAINB, BROOCHES, BANGLES, STUDS, LINKS, PENDANTS, BELT CLASPS, And nnmerofls novelties in the latest designs and at priqes to suit the time*. INSPECTIoFINVITED. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures A Further 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. |BIGHT TESTING A SPEOIALTY. J. V.DE~BEER, S. Salek) EAST STREET, AS FTBPRTON 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 Milt, 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 ia 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 ROLLITT, ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBUjBXON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleased to supply yon with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEATMEAL.BRAN & SHARPS, at lowest current rates. FOR THE OONVEnTeNOE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, I have arranged to keep a supply of Floor, Bran, and Sharps at the Stores of the N.Z. Farmers' Association, West Street, when 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, but Farmer* can always rely on getting their Wheat exchanged at the Farmers' Cooperative. THOMASIROLIITT, WAK4NUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 265 ASHBURTON. £|pgc& Sound the PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED " miss^oarsonT mEACHER of Pianoforte *nd Organ, X For terms, etc., apply ** Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets near Wakanni Road East. *93



J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, I SIGNWRITER, Etg. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to their interest to consult J. L. HIGGS, ss he does the wrsrk himself, therefore there is no second profib to pay. His ability is well known as formerly signwrlter co Mr J. Wilson, with whom he has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE j For all classes of painting and honse j decorations. ARTIST'S MATERIALS, and latest) aslgna in WALL PAPERS, in stock. tanobed"""steeet.



WOOLSTON Steam Wool Works, CHRISTOHURCH. (Established 1868.) THE Undersigned begs to notify that he is SCOURING as heretofore. Squatters' Consignments to the Christ charch or Woolston Stations will receive prompt attention. Quick Despatch and Lowest Bates. T. YORK. ». BLUE Derwent Potatoes Is 6d per bag, or two baga for 2s lid ; Fig Potatoes Is per Bai?. Delivered free within the Belts. Fletchsb Bros., Cash Supply Stores,



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 13 PIECES SHEETINGS (All Widtlw) ; Special Job 30 PIECES CRETONNES (Lovely Patterns); Special Job 24 PIECES FANCY DRESS STUFFS (Quite New); Special Job 1 CASE OF BLOUSE PRINTS; Special Job 1 CASE OF GALATSAS AND DRILLS (Special Job) 38 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 in ALL Departments. THY OUK DRESSMAKING, And place your Orders for Christmas early, to avoid disappointment NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD CASH DRAPERS, "the;coeneb," 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 ORESCENT I At Town Prices, ENGLISH STEEL TRUNKS. •BETTER VALUE than COLONIAL and Less in Price WATER POTS and BUCKETS. Just in time for the Dry Weather. AT W. H. COLLINS & GO'S., 14 HARDWARE EMPORIUM." EAST STREET ASHBURTON, Telephone -14 & J5 p.O 80x—35. FOR BEST VALUE IN SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY. -GO TO ANDREW ORE. 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 Call and see the new aeleo loly goods, 2s 3d, 2s 6d, 3e, 3b 6d, to 5s tiona of the. latest Millinery including ,j, Paris models in Hats and Bonnetts. — — Grand Selection of new Printß for blouses Black & Navy Coating Serges Is 4d, Is 6Jd metallia printß; prints from 3£d guar&n la lid, 2j 3d, ?s lid. __________ teed to w»__ Nuns' VeiliDg. Cream, White, PiDk, Corn jj ew Laces, C B Corsets, P D Corsetß and ail flour, Green, Sky, from la per yard. the best makes from Is lid, Umbrellas, * " Sunshades from Is upwards. Kid Gloves all sizes Is 6d upwards, Cycling — -— , . . _ !„„__«, Gloves, Evening Gloves all prices and Men's Boater Hats great variety at lowest shades from 6d. poaaible price. Ladies' and Gentß' Boots splendid stock 100 dozen Ladies' Handkerchiefs bought a bought at lowest prices, every pair big reduction in Home market. guaranteed. —————— ,„ .„. , _ -.-__- | . ____ _ i i ..— ... -— — •———■--' ■" i.n A large stock of Linoleums and Floor cloths I -\% aid aab titik 'f arp ets, Brussels, from best English manufacturers, splendid J Tapsatry Sc[Uira3, also BUukets and value. i Flannels. Notwithstanding the Great Advance in Wool we were Fortunate in placing Large Orders at old Prices, which the Public will get the fall Benefit of. Customers always well treated, DRESSMAKING in full Swing, prompt attention to Wedding and Mourning Orders. The fIuESCENT Bicycle, best in Canterbury, £17 lOs.



I TO FARMERS. FOX SALE, OOry ACRES mostly First-class Land, &4) I suitable for all round farming. Further particulars furnished on applioa tloß' T. BULLOCK, i



UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY Off NEW ZEALAND, Limited TEAMERi? PAll FRCMLITTELTON ASUNDER: for Weshport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ■i) en t in Chris tchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alterationj eference shonld therefore be made to Ohrletchurch daily papers for dates and hour of Bailing For further particulars apply to F» FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashbnrton



WANTED Known—That Mitchell & Turner have taken Temporary Premises below Mr Buruard'e, there to make a display of the largest range of Oilcloths and Linoleums ever shown in Aahburton*



JUST LANDED. \ OH;OIOE SELECTION OF THE MOST FASHIONABLE JEWELLERY, Also, WATCHES AJSD CLOCKS By all the Leading Makers. PECTACLES TO SUIT ALL SIGHTS. BEOR6E~JEBBON, WATCHMAKER, East Street, Ashburfcon,



ECONOMY IN SHEEP SHEARS CHE UNRIVALLED T.U.B. BHEEP SHEARB. WONDERFUL! RESULTS, UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY. 3,S4(TSHEEP SHORN WITH ONE fPAIR T.TX.S.^SHEARS. Good Tools give goodjwork. Well-snorn fleeces bring higher priced, and no man can do good work with bad Shears.; BICYCLES. BICYCLES. TTTE have been appointed AgentsJfor'Aßhburton by the Goold Bioyole Go., Ltd., for the Sale of their famous RED BIRD BICYCLES. Throughout the World to-day the*Red|Bird is recognised astke highest development in Cycle Construction, ■* The One Mile Championship of Australia on October 10 was won by Wm. MARTIN, on his JrtJtDJD BIKD SFJEOIAJU Daring hu raoiDg career he has won d 510,000, which ho considers ia mainly due to rldinu a REE BIRD. ' FURTHER PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION. GROCERIES. GROCERIES. ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE CASH PRICES. None hut the best Brands of Goods in Stock. Give'us^a Trial and we guarantee to give you Satisfaction. CHEAPEST AKD BEST HOUSE IN ASHBUfITON. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE IN TEAS. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE <fe SPIRIT MERCHANTS. i MA/IKET HOUSE, BUKNETT STREET, ASH BURTON Telephone No 53



God made me 'Got* madh the Country, Man made LIFE 21 THE OCiUHTRY Country, Man made the Town."--Cowpfr the Town."—Cowper IS Plenaanter, as well os Healthier, than Life|in Town—but it comes more expensive, ' chiefly— THE REASON "i Beoause—PßioES are fo much Higher in the f THE RRABON WHY ? j Country than they are in the Town. ( WHY ? This is just why so many Ladies shop with us, for by doing so they nob oDly nd MUCH / OUR PHICES ARE INFINITELY CHEAPER THAN \ MUCH CHEAPER ! \ THOSE RULING IN THE COUNTRF, / CHEAPER But, also, that they get better quahty and a ;mpoh widbb choice LOTS of Ladies reeldont in the Country visit Town bub seldom, yefc shop regularly with üb— Shopping by Post f Shopping by Post Costs Nothing but ] H \ POST' - Oosra Nothing but All that Ladies residing in places distant from Ohrietohurch, and who do not want to incur the bother and expense of a trip to town, need do is to write down require* ments as fully and plainly »b possible, enclose stamps, postal notes, or P. 0.0., and , forward at onoe to us. ; s; «asr, i commissions received by post i ta^ Are as faithfully and zealously attended to as if the onstomer came in person^lo our establishment and did her buying'[s>fc the counter. i i I OUR; SPECIAL i | f ,—> SHIFtt^BNTS -V—*-~, I \ 0F J J»BT ) \ t^^l MO & SUMMER GOODS '°^ Including the Very Latest Novelties in MILLINERY, DRESS GOODS, MANTLES, GLOVES, COSTUMES, HOIERY, DRESSES, SUNSHADES, MEN'S AND BO*S' CLOTHING, SERGES. WORSTEDS, Etc, (for made-to-order Suits and Sinp'e «fl-ments) have just been opened up, and we can assure you that Latest Novelties RnpnJall ,.- Afffantiua Latest Novel-tie Newest Stales OfJGOidlK Newest Styles Are this Season's Consignment ot New, Beautiful, and Useful Things, specially Shipped to ua by our London House, (189141 Wool Exchange, X.0.) f «7:««e! I OUR ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE j Z ro^ SPRING AISO HUMMER GOODS, Is now in course of preparation, and will be ready on or about SEPTEMBER 21. Write ior one. Ib will be sent post free, on application, to aDy address in the Colony: IN THE MEANTIME— Our Good are .1 LADIES 1 008 GooDS ABH Cheaper, Fresher, 1 Cheaper, Fresher, and morh f-TYiiisn I SHOULD WR FOR AND MORE ®TYTjim than those Obtain- J than thqseObtain able IN THB COUN- w-%*-w~-r-v-.*~*».. n , ABLE IN THE COON mr. \ PATTERNSI xry. W. STEAN:GE & CO. i MERCHANTS, MANOPAOTURSRS, & FAMILY DRAPERS, CHRISTCHURCH.



OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (L te of London), "TTISITS ABhburton and surrounding Dis- V tricts every four months—viz, March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELON OWEN at his Muaio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aehburton ; or at Commercial Hots!* <



iOiEY TO LEND PRIVATELY. TANCRED STREET, Nbxts Gas Company's Offices To LEND According to Arrangement from -Pf) AND UPWARD?, Upon any tSecurity, TRADE BILLS Privately Discounted Weekly or Monthly Payments °can le arranged. All Business Steictly Confidential. DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. A ENT FOR—Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton-Marine Tnsurance Office. Fzank Curtis. THE LEADING UP TO DATE Wutchm alter, & 'Jew^lSe** JUST ARRIVED PROM 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 styles IN KotJhernwi Watcher 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 tut 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 sizaa and shapes. I have just landed a MACHINE for ALTER NG the above RINGS to ANY SIZE without cutting or in any way injuring the ring. Altered while you wait. REPAIRS AS USUAL, neat, workman i like, prompt, and reasonable, FRAti.K CURTIS, THE LEADING^ WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER FARMERS and Visitors to Ashburton will find Mrs McGregor's Refresh ment Rooms, ab 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 fruio of the best lwaya in stock.



NEW STRAWS, Flowers, Ribbons F-uchings, G'ovee, Veilings, Laces, Muslins, Printe, Embroideries, Calicoes, !'!anne!etteß, Drees Goods, and lovely Summer Cafes and Jacktta now to hand. The making of Underclothing, Pinafore?, Aprons, Sun Bonnets, and Dresses stil! receives first attention at Mrs Alcorn's.



WANTED Known-That J. Moison haa received a large supply of Winter Boots and Shoes. They are all of the best brands and makers, and never equalled in Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker in the town, thus gives him superiority and f-cility to know best what to get. There fore the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots aud Shoes. Discount for cash as usual. Repairs done at once. Beat Sole Leather used and work manship, ab The Hall, East Street, Ash burton.



K. T. CLAKK, GUAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Tanored Street, Next to McComieli and Oumptou's Stables Simplea of Wheat, Oats, Barley, Clover, and other Seeds submitted to Buyers, and highest price obtained AGENT for all kinds of Farm Machinery. 2)j p?r cent commission added only to cost price 1 am a purchaser of all kinds of Farm Produce, Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Beeswax, Honey, Horse Hair ; Cash given BUTTER—Now that the shipping eeaaon has started, I am prepared to treat with farmers for salt butler for shipment Home. Boxes supplied. Call for circular i Farmers' and Tradesmen's Books kept. Debts collected, Houses let, Farms sold; Trust Money to lend at current rates I AM AGENT FOR - KEMP. 1 PATENT SHEEP-BBANDINO LIQUID This Brand'ng Liquid, which has an established reputation in Australia, has lately been introduced to New Zealand. Wherever it has been exhibited it has excited great interest, the trials made convincing thoße who have witnessed them that it should completely revolutionise sheep branding in the colony. It U the only liquid in fhe market which will brand sheep wet or dry. Ie is unaffec ted by heat, and will not run, and is different to a'l other brands in being absolutely permanent on the sheep. The brand, however, will entirely disappear wheii the wool is subjected to the ordinary process of scouting, the wool hitherto destroyed being thus saved. This latter is a new and valuable feature, which should votes ape he attention of sheep ownere. Though the Lfquid was introduced to the sheep owners of ihe South Island only la6t summer, many testimonials have already been received, which sptak in the highest terms as to its value, MADE IN THREB C.LODRS !-— BLACK, KED & BLUE. PRICKS :■—ln cases containing two 4 | gallon Tina 4i 3d per gallon. In 1-gallon Tine ss.



IMPORTANT to Cash Buyers of Drapery, ] Clothing, Boole, &c. Karly Summer Clearance Sale of Seasonable and Reliable Goods, CiiSih discount at the rato of one shilling in tho pound to every Ikyer of ninepenco worth an'l over. Inspection in- I vitec?.—H. C. Barbeti, late Barretf- Bros., j The Hall, East Street. 11 206 i



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 Owt, or 2 Owt. SAOKS. Orders received b/ £*R.IJEI>JUA:iN:DI£R, BROH, limited./ DAVID THOMAS, OR THE W. 58. FABMEBB CO-e»PERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited., OANTEEBUBY FEOZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PKODUCE EXPOKT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary.



TO MY CLIENTS. T : A*M PREPARED TO DISPOSE OF ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS, TO BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. It would be well to give me particulars prior to sheep being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON



Ashburton Furniture Warehouse, — WICKEK AN3d" XFANOY CHAIRS — f^^r^W^\ With"and without In New f and Choice] WTl^/il^^^CMll Cushions, Designs a 6 At Prioes t0 Buit" [Ekduoed Prices' m^^S^^^ifil^h from S/6 each. Linoleuma.'.CarpetSji A choice assortmeat Rugs, Tapeßtrioe, V"'y '^10 *%^W<pM f\ i'^ %.&!?% 'of Cretonnes, for Cretonnes, Mats, !;> J Jszsi?^\p--&-% Toileb \ Ware, etc., Cushions, to choose from. ITrTjRINI'TTJJRIi; o sll binds made on the Premisesi Large Stocks of BEDSTEADS always on hand and arriving direct fromfi Makers. T. H. UJNDRILL & CO., OABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED, STREET, opposite Arcade.



M E L L 0 R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TB the Moat RELIABLE House for|GOOD,AND CHEAP BOOTS. Oar aim is to give you the best taluk for mttle£money. HONESTY is out Policy. We viV not Guarantee youjan artiole'aaless we fenowp will'give'youlievery^Satisfaoiion. One TriaHi alliwe*a»k--Our Goods^Sell themselvee. vi—«— j, MELLOR, TANCRED BTPFET, ASHBUFT3> 1'