THE ASHBUBION 6HAKDUN, SATUBDaY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1899

Printed and published by Henry Willis* cf Peter Street, Ashbarton, for the Proprie. tors, at their Printing Office, Buraci.fe Street, Aahburfcoa, SATURDAY, September M\



REMOVAL NOTICE. "T\UfilNGßuilding;Operatlons I nave REMOVED to Tempor ary Premises, next the Ashbur ton Club and M.S.A. R. J."GUY f fcADDLEB, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. MBS MoGRKGOR has taken over the Refreshment Rooms at tke corner of East and Burnett Streets, Ashburton, where she will welcome all her friends and Publio Generally. Hot Luncheon Daily from 12 tc L Hot Pies, Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa at aill hours, A Choice Assortment of Coiifec tionery, and all kinds of Fruit in Stock. FTIENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 X paira of Meixob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. FOR Sale, Cheap—sooo pain of Ladie and Men'i Boots and Shoes.—Apply to Meixob, Tanored Street^ rfIENDERS wanted for the sale of 600 X. pairs of boots.—Apply to Mxi&Oß Zealandia Boot Store,



IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Beat »ad Cheapest S|eam \nd Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Qaatef bary Flonr Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO G. T. PABK, MOUNT SOWERS. GSBOBN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT {Late of London), TTISITS Ashhnrton and surrounding V Districts every four months—ti». March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Mnsio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aebburton, or at Commercial Hotel. 6 252 DELAYS ABE DAEGEBOUS IS AN OLD PROVERB, SO MESSES Morrow, Bassett & Co. TTTANT ALL O W ; N ER S OF McOORMIOE REAPERS AND BINDERS To bring them into their Yard at onoe, they require any repairs done to them for the coming season, and so save the rush of having them done at the last moment. All work done is of the HIQHiaT t^XITf, to be In keeping with the KING OF HARVESTERS, THE MCCOBMICK. M. PRIEST, Manager.



E. W. HANMER NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with tl c Farmers' Co ■ opera cive Association, have much pleasure in stating that in futuic I shall carry on my business at the office* and store lately occupied by the above Aa fociation ab the corner of West Street and Havelook street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises.) STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES, CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. 1 132 E. W. HANMER. A. AGEE, ARCHITECT, Em rTIHOSE about to BUILD will do well _L pay a visit to my Offioe la % Arcade Chamberß, where PLANS OF LATEST DESIGNS in Villas, Sbops, Cottages, etc., may fee Men* My Extensive Protice as a Brifcla Architect for many yean in London enabl me to introduoe the most Useful Hcnttbo Conveniences, combined with Elegaooo *n Economy. A. AGEE, ARCHITECT Etq. A OAKD M RS a h r^LARiDGfK TEACHER OF 'IANOifORTJS, ORGAN, ahd SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Applic*tion. MLSS CARSON. rpEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ, X. For terms, etc., apply &b Residenoe Corner of Wills and William Streets near Wakanui Road East. iqS LOOK OHBAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMEBS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled dnrlng the 1» twelve months.



SALE OF WALL PAPERS. Ik the course of a week or two, X am expecting a large shipment of beautiful and artistic Wall Papers, the like of which has never before been seen In Ashbnrton. In order to make room in my fixtures for the reception of them, I will need to sell a few thousand rolls of my present extensive stock, and that I have de cided to do at a greatly reduced price. Persons desirous of decorating their rooms during the coming season, will find it to their advantage to purchase their wall papers at once, even sup posing it necessitates laying them aside for a month or two. It will pay in the end, josh~wilsoh, ! Late Bank New South Wales premises, Burnett Street. Telephone, 66 P.O. Box, 16 SEASON 1899. OWNERS of Stallions are reminded that the Ashburton Mail and AsHBtntTON Guardian offer the beet medium for advertising their horses, as all the farmers In the county take one or other of these papers. Those intending to advertise would do well to communicate with the Manager at the office of this paper before the florae Parade. Advertising for the season and cards printed at loweat rates. A T MRS ALCORN'S Stock-taking Sale— X3L Pinafores and Aprons from 9d, Ohil dren's Peliasea and Jackets from 3a 6d, Ladies' Jackets and Oapea from 8s; Dress Goods, double width, all wool, from 9d ; Winter Tweeds and Heavy Serges from Is, Trimmed Millinery half price, Stamped Mount I Mellick work reduced 10 per cent, and Crewel Silks 9d per dozen during sale only. ORPINGTONS. — Prize Cockerela ano Pullets for SaIe.—PBI.HAM YABds Aehburtoc.



NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOEY, Special Value,! 27s 6d, j-g 50 ' ' § M « MEN'S SAO SUITS," £$> made from £H * rf*f Famous Mosgiel Tweeds* j> 1 - i j 27a 6d—-Latest Patterns. g Perfect Fitting—27s 6d. § 27a 6d-275: 6d—278 6d. £ New Zealand CLOTHING FA'OTORY. ASHBURTON.



FKEEZEES, FREEZEItS. T7IARMERB wiebing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by com municating with us. i jNICOLL BROS., DISTEIOT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 T¥7E ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKEr RATES. nicollTbros., East Street, Aehbnrton. THE OHRISTCHUROH MEAT CO Limited; ISLINGTON MANUEES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to auit any description of soil. GREATLY 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., DISTEICT AGENTS



NICOLL BROS. t >. ISLINGTON FERTILISERS FOR GARDEN USE MAY bo obtained in Cwt. and half Cwt Bags from NIOGLL BEOS, District Agents NEW SEASON SEEDS, RAPE, Clovers, Ryegraas, Cocksfoot, Cowgrass, etc, at lowest market prices. NICOLL BROS., East Street



-TIMBER TIMBER. TIMBER \\[E have now Landing ex "GISBORNB," "ZIOR," and "ROSA MOND," a large Stocks of SEASONED WHITE AND BED PINE, ALSO- Kauri Timber and JLaths. THE LARGEST STOCKS IN THE COUNTY. W. H. COLLINS & CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTOK. ( Shag Point Ooal Company I Weßtporb Coal Company AGENTS FOR i K O yal Insurance Company \ Spriugfield Pottery Company Telbphone—l4 & 15- P.O. 80x—35,



FINAL CLEAKANGE FOR TWENTY-ONE DAYS ONLY, DURING which the Whole Stock of DRAPERY and CLOTHING must be Disposed of. GOODS AT YOUB OWN PEIOES. LOOK AT THESE PRICES:— Roelyn Fingering .. 2a 6d per 1b Men's Tweed Overooats .. 20s each White Qailts .• .. 2a lid each Men's Mackintosh Overcoats .. 21a each Fringe Door Slips .• .. !■ woh Men's Tweed Snit 21s 6d each All Linen Tabling .. ..7*l per yard Men's White Shirts .. ..2a lid each Fa ß b Dye Navy Serge l»6d per yard Men's Silk Tie* .. .. 6d each Dress Goods at Half Gob 6 Men's Hats Is each THE ENTIRE STOCK MUST BE SOLD^ NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED, A. P. WILLIAMSON, TANCRED STREET.



redone: I OUK ILLUSTEATED MAGAZINE ', £«&, OF BPKIJNO AND WXJxMM-ER QOODB, Is now in courae of prep»»tloD, and will be ready on or about SEPTEMBER 21. Write for one. Xt> will be sent post free, on application, to any addren in the Colony! IN THE MEANTIME— Our Goods abb / LADIES \ Om Goods abb Cheaper, Fresher, Cheapeb, Fresher, AND MORE 'TYLISH j onnrj, n WRTTO TTOR i AND M°EE SIYLISH SZTSoKBiii- 1 SHOULD WRITE FOR V TH bObtain- ß antho able m the Cora- «A-r--i-r-i-»Rioi able ik ihk Coun try. v PATTERNS 1 ««. W. STEANGE & CO., MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURERS, & FAMILY DRAPERS, CHRISfCHUKCH. 9 66



OUR SPECIAL , >—, SHIPMENTS f JUST } ( JUST > fcl SPRING & SUMMER CIDS |o™j Including the Very Latest Nove'ties in MILLINEBY, DRESS GOODS, MANTLES, GLOVES, COSTUMES, HO lERY, DRESSES, SUNSHADES, MEN'S AND BO*S' CLOTHING, SERGES. WORSTEDS, Etc., (for made-to-order Suits and Sins''e have just been opened up, and we c&n assure you that Latest Novelties Rnpofah i'firantl'vp Latest Novelties Newest Styles QfJuUlail 111 airIIVG Newest Styles Are this Season's Consignment ot New, Beautiful, and ÜBeful Things, specially Shipped to us by our London House, (189141 Wool Exchange, B.O.)



"God made the ''God made the Country, Man madh' |JF£ [gj ]j|£ CCUftTRY Country, Man made thbTown."—CVwp-r the Town " —Cowper IS Pleaßanter, as well as Healthier, than Life in Town—but it comes more expensive, chit fly— THF R'- 1 SON ] Because—Prices are f=o mcch Higher in the < THE REASON Wi-iV ? ) Country than they ake in the Town. ( WHY ? This is just why bo many Ladies shop with v*, for by doing co they nob only find MUCH f OUR PBICES AEE INFINITELY CHEAPER THAN MUCH CHEAPER ! \ THOSE RULING IN THE COUNTRY, / CHEAPER ! But, also, that they get better quality and a much widhb choice^ LOTS of Ladies resident in the Country visit Town but seldom, yet shop regularly with US- Shopping by Post C \ Shopping by Post Costs Nothing but 2 T< "V" T> f\ Q T"1 | X Costs Nothing bus A2d STAMP. ( -*-'-»• -L Vy kJ J- • A2d STAMP> AH that Ladies leßiding in places distaDt from Christchuroh, and who do not want to incur the bother and expense of a trip to town, need do is to writedown require ments as fully and plainly as possible, enclose abamps, postal notes, or P. 0.0., and forward at once to us. 2»» I COMMISSIONS HECEIVED BY POST I SWSSrt Are as faithfully and zealously attended to as if the customer came in person to our establishment and did her buyiDg at) the counter.-



JOHN T. COOCH, (LATE A. LAWRIE), £AUNDEJiS> BUILDINGS, ABHBURTON, T)EGS to call attention to the fact that he haß now opened [up a HAKDWARE DEPARTMENT In the Shop adjoining the Grocery and Crockery Store, which has been refitted, aad furnished with a Complete Stock of DOMESTIC, FURNISHING, AND FARMERS' —IRONMONGERY.— All Goods in the Department will be marked —CASH PRICES— in pla_ figures. JOHN T. COOCH, ; SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. GRANT AND MOORE, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. DRAPERY DRAPERY DRAPERY CLOTHING CLOTHING CLOTHING BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS rnHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE A FRESH AND COMPLETE STOCK OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND JSHOES Which they Offer to the Public at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES Consistent with Honest Trading. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures INSPECTION INVITED. i —( X ) — GRANT AND MOORE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS.



.. ■ i \ J. SEALY AND CO. NEW SEEDS! NEW SEEDS! NEW SEEDS! FOR THE FARM-— IncludiDg Clovers, Byegrus, Cocksfoot ; Turnips, Eape and Peas. JSEW SEEDS FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN In any Quantity Required, or in 3(1 acketß NEW FLOWER SEEDS IN Id PACKETS OR 94 PER DOZEN PACKETS ASSORTED, NEW GARDEN REQUISITES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. WHEELBAND'S BLIGHT SPECIFIC.—One dressing according to directio t will thoroughly eradicate Scale Blight from fruit trees. TREE LUCERNE. "".IT* J. SEALY AND CO. 8 52



NORTHCOTE& HEFFORD «THE CORNER," BEG to announce to their Customers and Friends generally, that they have opened up a large Consignment of NEW SPRING & SUMMER STRAW HATS & MILLINERY REQUIREMENTS, And having secured the services of Miss Truesdalk (late with A. and T. Inglis and Mrs Gill, Dunedin), can confidently recommend her talent to their notice, and assert that in future their Millinery will be skcond to none in Ashburton, and already we have had many orders placed for Spring Mliiinery. Our DRESSMAKING DE PARTMENT is still under the able management of Miss Kbrr, who from the fireb has delighted our patrons with fit, style, and a well finished dress. We have already landed GENTLEMEN S STRAW HATS in all styles (nice clean goodf). Gentlemen's Crush Felt Hats, and the Farmer's Hat, In Black, Tan, and Cuba Shades. Gentlemen's Scabvep, Ties, Bows, and Shirts—the largest choice in town. BOOTS. SHOES, and SLIPPERS in both English and Colonial makes for Ladies, Misses, Children and Gentlemen. CLOTHING of the best finish, from Reliable Colonial Tweeds, all made to our own order at.d selection. We have &%& CASES of SPRING and SUMMER GOODS bought to oar own Tacte just landing at Lyttieton, and expect in a very short period to announce to the Public the date of OUR FIRST SPRING SHOW. We wißh to thank the Public for the support accorded us since starting at " THE CORN£R»" and to request a continuance of the same. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD, CASH DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, « THE CORNER."



BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T7«OR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANUEE: can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by JFRIJBI>I>AINDIQK- BROS., JL.im!te<3.»! DAVID THOMAS, THE 1N.5&. FABMEBS CO-I»PERATIVE A sSWOCJIA.TXor* OF:CAIV rrjiI«BCJK,Y, Limited., oa AJI-.ESJEXKT BOBEBTH, AG-JbTNI.', OANTEBBUEY FKOZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary.



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FARM FOR SALE. Tt/T ESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS.,'Ltd, have b;en instructed by Mr Wm. Sutton, to sell by private treaty, his compact farm of 290 acres, situated at Winchmore, on which is a[comfortable four-roomed Dwelliag, large store room, and eix-atalled Stable, The property is divided_;.'into five paddocks, all fenced and well watered, and most of land is under crop. For fall particulars and terms, apply FRIEDLAINDER BROS., Ltd. VIXANTED Known—You can now I T T buy all oar well assorted and new Stock ab Hale prices,—Nokthcote and H effort). FOE Sale, Cheap—Six Dozei» /"airs o Children's ankle straps.—Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store. NOTICE— We defy competition; you get wonderful value ab Mhllor's, Tanored Btreet. WANTKD— Wise Mothers to try our Indeetructible School Boot. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. I HAVE for Sale, Children's SehooTßooka — very cheap. — Mbs Robinson, , Wakanui Road. 9 12 FOR SALE, at Great Reductions—The Whole of Mrs Aloorn's Stock New and Fashionable Capes and Jackets including Kaiapoi—over 100—Dress Goods, Flannel ettes, Skirtings, Embroideries, Laces, Veil ings, Millinery, Children's and Ladies' Underclothing, &o. I AM now opening a lob of Blanket, Flannels, and other Woollen Goods bought before the rise in the Price of Wool, which I am offering at former prices. A nice lob of Men's, Youths', and Boys 9 Suitß made to special order. Orders for Suita taken—Fit and Workmanship guaranteed. Covert Coats from 30*; at Ri Alcorn's. OARRETT BROS.' Special Clearance I_J Sale now on. A lot of Odd lines, .Samples and Remnants, at special prices to i clear, in order to make room for New Spring Goods now landing.—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," .East Street, Ashburcon MRS R. jThUGHKS, Certificated Ladies' Nurse, takes in accouche ment caßes ab her residence, Triangle, Ashburton. Every care and attention iven. 829 WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio(Blucher). —Mhllob's Zealandia Boot Sbore. WANTED KnowD-Thab our Frsb Show of Spring Goods will take place on | Saturday, September 2, and following days, i 25 Oises already opened.—Mitchell and TPBHEiR. WANTED Known—That we are show ing a grand line of Fancy Flanellettps for Children's Frocks, Blouses, and Dressing Gowns at ii per yard under usual prices.— Mitchell & Ttjbmkr. WANTKD Known - -That the Sale of the Ace is now on al TNoRTHCOTE ND UKFtfORD's, The Corner. WANTED —A dozen smart Ladiea to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.—■ Mellor's Zealand in "Boot; Store. WANTED Known—Goodva.ue for littl money at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. FOUND— In Tancred Streeb, the cheapest and most reliable Boob Shop,— Mellob's Zealandia Boob Store. WANTED Known—Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes tn great variety at Mbllok's Zealandia Bon Store. FOR Sale, Cheap—A lob of Men's Bluchers only 48 lid*—Mellob's Zealandia Boob Store. I3ARRETT BROS.' Special Clearance JL> Sale now on. A lot of Odd lines, Simplea and Remnants, ab special prices to eicur, in order to make room for New Spring Goods now landing.—Barrett Bros, " The . , Hall," East) Street, ABhburton. j



Fp ecUfrnder ssros. 7<Thavk for sale PRIME SEED POTATOES Of Various Descriptions, FRIEDLANDEK BROS., LIMITKD , 903 aoke Farm at methven I(VE have for Private Sale a spleiujid t * Grazing and Cropping Farm, cios to Methvt-a, on which there are the follow ing improvements : —Six roomed House, 12 Btall ftt&Me and Bahi. '1 he property is securely teLcari and sub-divided into eight par Mocks, with plenty of wafer. We invite application as to further particulars from intending purchasers. FftIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, Land and Eutate Agent. WE have for Private Sals several firßt class DEACGHT STALLIONS, Also,—- Some well bred TROTi ING STALLIONS, of which wo can give full particulars to intending purchasers. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FOB PitIVATE SALE WE have for Private Sale a Complete THRESHING & CHAFFCUTTING PLANT, consisting of— Eight Horse-power Traction Engine, by Aveling and Porter, with patent Lubri cator ; Combine, by Hornsby and Son, with self feeder; Elevators, by P. and D. Duucan ; and Chsffcutter, by Andrews and Beavin, with Double Bagger ; also, Whare, Water Cart, etc, Also—Four horsepower Portable Engine, by Clayton and Bhuttleworth, iv first class order. FRLKDL&NDER BROS., Ltd. FOR PRIVATE SALE. ¥I^7" E have for Private Sale, an Eight-roomed House fitted with every convenience, situation Carter's Terrace, Tinwald. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED TTTTE are CASH.Buyers ofj goodj.lines of MILLING & SHIPPING WHEAT, Also,— OATS, BAKLEY, AND RYE GBASB. FRIEDLANDER BROS.,'.Lu).



r fT\Q Stand in ABhburton and Trave surrounding the well • known Trolling Stallion PBINCE IMPEEIAL, B/ Hambeitonian Bell Boy—Princess. Terms, 4 guineas ; groomage fae 53. For fuither particulars apply to •j. McDonnell, 9 26 Ashburton. PUBLIC NOTICE. I - THINGS - WORTH KNOWING *~ mHAT You can SAVE MONEY if you Buy your Boots from NICHOLAS & PICKFORD MANUFAOTUREBS & IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES, Eaat^Sfcreet, Ashburton* j BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made to Measure,! Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill'and Judgment being exercised [as to Formation of the Feet, Workmanship and Materials Guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE. Bring' Your Repairs to — NICHOLAS & PICKFOfiD, Lata McDonald & McDiarmid. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " ! " The BambUr: 9 HAVING sold out of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have ]use opened op a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS in all -Szes'and allotted with the eve*- Bating G & J detachable Jyre.\ " THK KAMBJ^EK.' CALLED INbPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRESi P. THOMAS^ ALFKED MAKIIN, JOBBING, PLASTERING, AND BRICK WORK DONE. Ranges and Coppera sec. Orders strictly attended to. Address— WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. THK ART OF SINGING. MRS HUBERT STEEL FTIKACHER OF SINGING and VOICE PRODUCTION. Address—Havelock Street West. Terms, &a., on spplicatioa. 5 175



THE TRANSVAAL, i United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Capetown, £!eptt>aiber 8 The authorities at Pretoria have aßked Sir Alfred Milner whether the mobilisation on the frontier was»Jxplain- ablf, London, September 8 The Queen and the Premier have latterly exchanged despatches, SOUTH CAN ESRBURY JOCKEY CLUB United Preus Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph, Timaru, September 7 i SECOND DAY Gladstone Handicap, six furlongs— Thryne 1, Grandshot 2, Bristol 3. Won etsi y. Protest. Dividend, £6 6i. Ehodes Memorial Stakes, ore mile— The Spinner 1, Daphne 2, Dnndas 3. Won easily. Dividend—£9 6a. Skadown Handicap — Bristol 1. Divi dend—£4 10s Eiewards 1 Stakes—First Blood 1* Divi dend—£s 17a Farewell Handicap — Benzoin 1. Dividend—£2 10s The North Otago Jockey Club announce in this issue that acceptances for their Spring Meeting close at 9 p.m. on Monday next, 11th mat. Chronic IHarrhoca Cur <) My mother suffered witn chronio diar rhoea for several months. She was attended by two physicians who at last pronounced her oaae hopeless. Sha procured one 25-cent bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and fivo doses gave her permanent relief. I take pleasure in recom mending it »s the best on the marker, —Mrs F E Watson, Aiken, Ala. Sold by Ashbitr son Dbog Company. TO THE DEAF.—A rich lady, cared of her Deafneeß and noises in the head by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, has sent £1000 to his Institute, so that) deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drums may have them free. Apply to 1 epartment, NS, The Institute, "Longoott," Guonersbury, London, W, England, Smoke New Venuj