ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

United Press A^nociati^n— By Eleotrio Telegrapri.

CHaisTOHUROn, December 13 | The entries at Addiugton to day were 4643 fat sheep, 1000 fat lambs. 487 store sheep, 532 head of cattle, and 480 pigs. Cattle. —The 26? fat cattle were mostly good handy weights, and prices w»re slightly easier. Trime, 17a 61 to 20.* per 100 1b ; good, 15a to 17* ; cow and inferior down to 12* Kieven North Island steers fetched £7 7-6 dto £7 15', good to prime local steers £7 to £8 10-, others £5 1 0a to £6 10a; heifers, £4 2i 6<i to £7 2j 6d j oowb, £3 5s to £b. SHEEP —There w»r a heavy yardirg of fat sheep, the bulk ewes and a lot of mixed quality wethers. There was a demand for nil lota. Wethers 12s 6i to 13s 9d and extra good to 14b, best ewes 11s 6d to 13?, medium 9t 6d to lls, and others bi 6d to 9a. With a few exceptions the lambs were of medium quality, and few extra good brought 13s to 14s. fretting quality lls to 12s 6,1, inferior down to 9i 7d. In store t>heep ewe* and wethers fetched 117 d to 12a Bd, imall wethers lla 3d, hoggets lls Id to 12s. PlOS.—Bacon 3d and porkers 3;|d per lb ; and best baconers 27s 6(1 to 35b, porkers 21s to 30j, stores 17s to 22s &J, weavers 12s to 16s.

Unequalled and Invincible Woods' Great Peppermint Cure fur Coughs and Colds, Is 6d

To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises m the Head or other Aural Troubles. Ur Nicholson, of l^ondon, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial eir drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of his illu3tmled and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide itoad, Wellington, N.Z., on receipt of stamps. Mr Uampbell, of the same address, wan greaJy relieved of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure m spreading the news of the great specialist m New Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpuler.ae Luaibago, and Indigestion by the same anther Ambekley, Dec 7, 1899 [Copy] Messrs Craighead And Berryman Ashburtou, i Dear Sirs, —Could yon make a buS at ones. lam sorry I forgot to order it sooner. The last oneis still wearing. It fitted beautifully, and has givon the greatest satisfaction. If you have time to make one for my son at Geraldine, I will gat him to ride up on Satur day to be fitted. If there is not time to send [ patterns, I will trust you to ohoose for me, (something like the last.—Youratruly,

«3T The original letter as above from a well known gentleman and many others of equally high compliment m&y Ie seen at our fffioe— Craiguead and Bsrryman, th«: Leading I'aiiors (*iul Ou< fitters, Ashburtou. Smoke New Venus

■TEE ABHBUKTON GUAKBIAN- THITESDaY, DECEMBER 14, 1899

Printed and published by HIKBY Willis o Peter Street, Aahbarton, for the Proprf«« tors, at their Printing Offioe, Bornail Street, Aahbarton, TSURBDAY, D«wmb« 14 ISI9



MISS CARSON. mEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ, JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets star Wakanui Boad East, lgj



6 km, Sound the PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED TEAS.



Please Note—The Canterbury Mills have lately refused to do Griiting, but Farmers can always rely on getting their Wheat exshanged at the Farmers' Co-operative. WOMAfROLLITT. WAKANOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 285 ASHBURTON.



I BEG to inform you that I have severed my conneotion 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 Asset* Board, is still trading under the nans of Rollitb & Co., ao to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you feo address all orders to THOMAS ROLLITIf, WAKANUI ROLLER -FLOUR MILLS, ASHBUBTON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleated to supply yon with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL.BRAN ft SHARPS, at lowest ourrent 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 N.Z. Fanners' Association, West Btreet, when Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholders, can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Bran, and Sharps m exchange.



TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBFRTON COUNTY.;



REPAIRS AS USUAL-Promptj Neat, Reasonable. ISIGHT TESIINcTa SPECIALTY. J. V.DE"BEER, .'(Late S. Salek) 7 EAST STREET, ASHBORTON



INSPECTION INVITED. All Goods Marked m Plain Figures A Further Shipment of the Celebrated ROT HER HAM LEVER WATCHES JUST TO HAND. Also— THREE DOZEN HARVEST WATCHES AT 9 6, Best Value m Canterbury.



J. V. DE BEER, WATCHMAKER * JEWELLER, TTAS just received the first consignment of hit XMAS GOODS IN GOLD AND SILTER, Consisting of WATCHEB,aALBERTB, MUFFOHAINtf. BROOCHES, BANGLES, BTUDS, LINKS, PENDANTS, BELT CLASPS, And numerosß novelties m the latest designi and at prices to said the timei.



T H. UNDEILL AU«i) CO,, "OURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. JD URNISHINO UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON BVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Poluhed Coffiuß » Specialty. A Choice Aeeortment of Artificial Vfnathi B Stock. _•■ b*hind Oddfellowi' HaU ; alw oar* *f Mr T. Andrews £aat Ba!6. 3



;JUBILEL BEFRESHMEHT ROOMS BURNE T STREET, ; UNDER NEW~ ANAOEMENT . H- H. "ca P 0 N nL^v., 1 !if°'T' lru*t'" th« he will X «iJ iff' Mlr>rJOrt of the PubUc iJinnen from 12 to 2 p m dafly.Ofefw.h. mau ftfcftiltwow, up to 10 p.m. UMAX will m»k 6a epccialtyof Catering for B*ii#, ParUe», Piw.io., etc.—fcowo or ouwitry 'i fcrwita f/n fcpj)lioatioa|



TANCBED STBEET.



New Millinery Call and see the new eelec tions of the. latest Millinery including Paris models m Hats and Bonnettg.



ARTIST'S MATERIALS, and latesfi eaigns m WALL PAPERS, m stock.



ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all classes of painting and house decorations.



J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIQNWRITER, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing wonld find it to their interest to consalt J. L. HIGGS, as he does tho work himself, therefore there is no second profit to pay. His ability is well known as formerly signwrlter co Mr J. Wilson, with whom he has severed all connection.



•vwiiHuat; *t>jle harp ets, Brussels, Tapsitry Squirea, alsa Blaakata and Flannels.



Ladies' and Gents' Boots splendid stock bought at lowest rices, every pair guaranteed*



Men's Boater Hats great variety at lowest possible price.



New Laces, C B Corsets, P D Corsets and all the best makes from Is lid, Umbrellas, Sunshades from Is upwards.



Grand Selection of new Prints for blouses metaUia prints, prints from 3£d guaran teed to wash.



ONYBODY kha Sco chmrne dns teas, M'Kenzie's HondaiLanka Tea, because t saves the quid siiler, an' gangs faur.



BLUE Derwent Potatoes Is 6d per bag, or two bags for 2s lid ; Fig Potatoes Is per Bag. Delivered free within the Belta. Fletohib Bros., Cash Supply Stores.



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. Gustomera always well treated. DRESSMAKING m full Swing, prompt attention to Wedding and Mourning Orders. Thb Orescent Bicycle, best m Canterbury, £17 10s,



A large stock of Linoleums and Floor cloths from best English manufacturers, splendid value.



100 dozen Ladies' Handkerchiefs bought a big reduction m Home market.



Kid Gloves all Bi'zes Is 6d upwards, Cycling Gloves, Evening Gloves all prices and shades from 6d.



Nuns' Veiling. Cream, White, Pink, Corn flour, Green, Sky, from Is per yard.



Black & Navy Coating Serges Is ad, la 6|d Is lid, 2i 3d, ?8 lid.



38 B aok Broohu Costumeß excellenb 'value loly goods, 2s 3d,(2s 6d, 3s, 3a 6d, to 5s d.



FOR BEST VALUE IN SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY. —GO TO ANDREW ORR. A New Shipment just opened, purchased m London at the Lowest Possible Price. The Value cannot be surpassed. Inspection and comparison invited. ALL HIGH CLASS DRAPERY.



SHEEP SHEAES. SHEEP SHEARS. T.U.S. 8.8.A. T.U.S. 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. EXCELSIORJ! NEW EASY ! AND CREtCENT! At Town Prices, ENGLISH STEEL TEUNKS. ■BETTER VALUE than COLONIAL and Lessin^Price WATER POTS and BOCKEfS. Jußt m time for the Dry Weather. AT W. H. COLLINS & COS., " HARDWARE EMPORIUM." EAST STREET ASHBURTON. Telkphone -14 & J5. P.O. Box—-35.



THEY BURN LIGNIfE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 24i» NO SETTING "REQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked ont n the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Cop er Boilera. The Copper Boileri are large and Ti .etui REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or doable ovens. High or low pressure boilers; Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or horn the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK. SOUTH END FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN,



IMPORTANT to Cash Buyers of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, &c. Early Summer Clearance Sale of Seasonable and Reliable Goods. Cash discount at the rate of one shiliing m the pound to every Bayer of ninepenc* worth and over. Inspection in vited—H. O. Bakritt, late Barrett Bros., The HftU, fiMb Strett. 11 206



A SHBURTON—We can afford to spend xjL money m advertising, so much Honda • Lanka Tea is selling, everybody likes it. Sold by Sheaeman Beos, m packets ; 5 and 101 b boxes packed m Ceylon.



- 25.000 — IN USE TN THIS COLONY GDI Bf ■



A SHBURTON — A'body kens that Xjl Scotohmen drink M'Kenzie'a Hon^ai- Lanka Tea, because it saves the jyuid si Itr, an' gangs faur. Mjesses Sheabman Bb§ 9, recommend it.



A CARD. iyr IBS H. FRIEDLANDER MANICURIST, Aboade Chambers, Ashburton. | Hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 10 19



TO MY CLIENTS. T AM PREPARED TO DISPOSE OF ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIELD FKEEZING WORKS, TO BIST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. It would be well to give me particulars prior to sheep being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBUT4TON



Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Co gh and Colds never fails —Is 6d and 2s 6d



PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Tl/T R S T> OWM A N pOX Member of the Canterbury Sooiety of Professional Musicians, Havelock Stbbet, Ashburton. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinations.



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TjlOR 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. SACKS. Orders received b/ FRIEDLANDER BKOS., Limited., DAVID THOMAS, OR T.HJS W.Z. FABMEB» CO-OPERATIVE A SSOCIATION OPCAJNTERBURY, Limited., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary.



Ashburtoii Furniture Warehouse. *J[* ■- ■n,.,iiiniin — WICKER AND FANCY CHAIRS — J\f^M/^^Mf\k': *j! With'jand wibh<rab In .New and Choice,] Cushions, Deßign»:at At Pdceßlo Buib * iKsDOOED Pbioks' from 5/6 eacb. Linolenms, (Carpets, A choioejaasortmeufe Bugß,{ Tapestrieg, %^" '^^^^^^fM Cretonnes, Mats, yf "^^37^^^^^^ Toilet Ware, etc. Pfff&^^^^^^M^^M Cushions, to choose |i^iliiß^^ ■ Jrom." FITjBBfITUJRiC' 0 all kinds made on the Premises* Large I?took8 of BEDSTEADS a'wajs on hand and arriving direot from Maker!. T. H. UNDMLL & CO., OABmETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED! STREET, opposite Arcadb.



SANTA CLAUS AND FATHER CHRISTMAS ABE COMING AGAIN HURR AH I lIU BB AH I H. M. JONES. A LARGE »nd Well Selected Stock of Goods for all Departments, imported direot from leading London, American nnd Japanese houeet, consisting of BOOKS. STATIONARY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, LEATHER GOOD?. Fancy China, Glass and Electro-plated Ware, Clooko, Va»es, Nio-nuos (suitable for CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR Gifts BIRTHDAY k WEDDING PKKHKNTB. BOOKS—Excellent Variety of prize, reward and presentation Book a. Historical, biographical, Scientific, Poetical, Travels, Novels, and various Bindings. Bibles, Hymns and Prayers, (various styles) Ohuroh Praise, Wesley's Hymns. STATIONERY—PIain, Fancy and Commercial Paper, Envelopes, Boxed Stationery, White and Tinted 6d and Is, Speoially put up for me by Marcus Ward md (Jo , of London A.I. values, Repolnic, vellum. Linen and Bank papers ruled and plain. LEATHER GOODS— Purßes from 6d to 20». Wallets, Card and Letter Oases, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Drebsing Gases, Hsnl Bags, —-—, Pencil Oases. Companions! FANCY GOODS—Photo Frames, Soreens, Workboxes. Inkstands, Vases, Ornaments, Clocks, Albums, Easles, Baskets, Glove & Kerchief Sets, Cabinets, Trays, Flower Stands, Spill Boula Teapots 6d each, Vases. Ornaments too numerous to particularise. BASKBT WARE—Open and Closed Sum Lined, all sizes and prices from 6d up, IOYS—A Great Variety of Wood, Tin and Rubber mechanical Toy*, form Horse and Carts, Barrows, Go-carts, Tea Sets, Boats Watches Balls, Cubes, Blocks, Arks, Puzzles, Skittles, Musical Toy Rattles Steam Boats and Engines, Magic Lanterns, Microscope, Prams and Tricycles, and 1000 articles from Id up. SEWING MACHINES—The Anchor Machine, wall finished and up-to-date, good machine, hasd and Treadle from £410 ato £9 10a. Makes a splendid present. J?JUiJNO»and OBGAINB From 1O» per month Lowest Cash Prices. TRADING STAMPS GIVEN TO CASH PURCHASERS. H. M. JONES.



F. FERRIMAN.



LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the la twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Goal is the Beab and Cheapest Steam rod Household Coal m the market. Used In the Woollen Faotory and Gante oary Floor Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES SO I G. T. PARK, MO UN 31 > ERS.



LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.C.S.M., L.R.L.O.M. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, BAR MO NY AND MANDOLINE.



CHEAP MONEY! CHEAP MONfiY CHEAP MONEY IN BUMS JP £100 «• £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At flj 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, Christchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner.



JUST LANDED. 4 OHOIOB SELECTION OB 1 THE MOST FASHIONABLE JEWELLERY. Also, WATCHES AJSD CLOCKS By all the Leading Makers, PECTACLES TO SUIT ALL SIGHTS. 6EOR6E~JESBON, WATCHMAKER, East Street, Ashburton,



All Business Stbictlt Confidential. DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. A ENT FOR—Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton-Marine Tns«rance Office.



MONEY TO LEND PEIVATELY. TANORED STREET, Nbxtl;Gas Compant's'SOffioes ]yjO NE V ""TO LEND Aoaording t"o "Arrangement from Jg£) AND UPWARD^ Upon any Security. TRADE BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments be arranged.



Knife Grinders FOR Grass Mowers THK NEW MODEL DarroN mower knife grinder THFj New Model Dutton Mower Koif > Grinder is believed to bo as near perfection »s such a machine can be made. A most; Valuable Improvement has been made m the means ueed for holding th« knife to the grinding wheel, when being ground. The pressure of the knife against the wheel is made lees at the lower part of the knife section, where tha least grind ing is needed, ana lh gradually increased as tho whebl is moved along the edge of i the aection toward< its point. " KEEP THE) KNIVES SHARP," la what every manufacturer of mowers directs. With lhia grinder it can easily be done. Wish a dull knife, the wear and strain, both on mttohine and team, m< greatly increased, and the graes will be badly cut. A nun, or even a boy, with this machine, can grind a mower knife per fectly, and with ease and rapidity. When a section is dulled or nicked by coming m contact with a stone, as often happenp. It can be sharpened without grinding tha other sections. THK * CORUNDUM GRINDIKG WHEEL" does its work well, it wears but little, and will last, according to the amount of work done, from three to five years, and probably longer. There is a largo hole m the centre of tho wheel, made water light by the flanges which clamp the ! wheel and hold It m position. When the machine is used this hollow space is filled with water through a small hole m the side of one of its fl nges ; the hols is then plugged up. When turning ohe wheel m grinding, the water is driven through its pores l>y centrifugal force, completely wetting its grinding .surface; this prevents the temper of the knifo from being dea troyed, which would be done if the wheel were used d y. THE OPERATOR, while grinding akuife, stands faclag the side of the wheal and over the knife clamp ; this brings the grinding of the section directly under tho eye. By means o a new Improvement the grinder can be readily damped to a pole or the rim of any wheel having a width of from 3 to 5J inches. It requires bat little skill to use this grinder ; the directions eenfc with each machine will, if followed, enable any one to work it without trouble. These machines are protected fully by patents m the United States, Canada, Great Britain, France, Belgium and Sweden. f. ferriman; AGENT.



OUR SPECIAL J JUST 1 OF I JmT \ fe} SPRING & SUMMER GOODS { "=2 Including the Very Latest Novelties m MILLINERY, DRESS GOODS, MANTLES, GLOVES, COSTUMES, HO lERY, DRESSES, SUNSHADES, MEN'S AND BO*S' CLOTHING, SERGES, WORSTEDS, Etc. (for tnade»toorder Suits and Sinf'e Qn-nmenta) have just been opened up, and we can assure you that Latest Novelties RftQfihh ? fiP£ffifiv# Latest Novelties Newest Styles QfJQI/101l HtdUllVo Newest Styles Are thia Season's Consignment ot New, Beautiful, and Useful Things, specially Shipped to us by our London House, (139 141 Wool Exchange, 8.6.)



God made the ' God mabb the Country, Man made LIFE iff THE COUNTRY Countby, Man made MMjTewK."— Cowper thb Town "—Cowper IS Pleaiantor, *a well aa HeaHiiiei, Uj»u Lifejin Tows-^-bnt it comes more expensive, chiefly— THE REASON } Because—Prices are so much Higher m the ( THR REASON WHY ? ) Country than they are m tub Town. ( WHY ? This ia jasfc why so many Ladies ihop with us, for by doing ho they nob only" nd MUCH / OUR PRICES ARE INFINITELY CHEAPER THAN \ MUCH CHEAPER ! \ THOSE RULING IN THE COUNTRY, J CHEAPER But, also, that they get better quality arid d mdch wider choice LOTS of Ladie» resident ia the Oonntry visib Town but seldom, yet shop regularly with us— Bhophko by Post ( 1 Shopping by Post Costs Nothihg but-? X V XI I S I ' t OSTS Nothing but A STAM .^J-JJ-XV^OA. ) A2d STAMP. AH that Ladies residing m places distant from Chriatchurch, and who do not want to i&ou? the bother and expense of a trip to town, need do is to write down require ments as fully and plainly as possible, enolose stamps, postal notes, or P. 0.0., and j forward at once to us. BWi I COIWSIQKS RECEIVED BY POST I ZZV2? I Are aB faithfully and zealously attended to as if the customer came m person to our establishment and did her buying^at the couater.



M ELL O R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT BHOP, TB the Moab RELIABLE House lor GOOD AND CHEAP BODTS. Our aim is to give you the bkst value for littlejhonet. HONESTY is out Policy, We mV oot Guarantee you'an article unless we^know it will give you every One OCrialJa all we|ask--Our GoodsiSell themselves. 0-H«n>A»»- j # MELLOE, XANOKiSD BTRKKT, A3HBUFT3N



ii.7tt£; I OTR ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE | .JJ'K. ior war. 'OF SPRING AISJy HUMfIIBR GOODS, la now m course of preparation, and "will be ready on or about SEPTEMBER 21. Write lor one. It will be sent poat free, on application, to any addreaß m the Colony! IN THE MEANTIME— Ora Good abb J LADIES 1 OuR GooDa ABB Cheaper, Fbesheb, Cheapkb, Fresher, AND MORE SOTLISH J o ßnnrn WR vnn \ AND MORE STYLISH JEAN TBDBB OBTAIN- 1 FOR THAN THOSEObTAJN ABLE IN THB.COUN. nA-T-TT-nMOf ABLE:iN ™E °°V*" w,' A PATTERNS' J«». W. STRANGE & CO.. MERCHANTS, MANOFACTURERS, & FAMILY DRAPERS, CHRISTOHUROH.