TH> AFHBn^ON GtAR fAfl ; FPin V, MAY ai, 1900

Printed and published by Henry Willis Peter Street, Aihburton, for the Pr o . prletore, at their Printing Office, Burnett street, AahburtoD. FRIDAY, MAY I 1900



J. WILSON, SIGN-WHITER. LARGE STOCK OF WALL PAPERS, WINDOW GLASS, MIXED PAINTS PK3TITRE MOULDINGS, ARTBT'S MiTERUL»&O. BUPNETT STREET, op F osite M.ut Office Telephone 65 , . 1 >i' g ' ? S3 a q Sg| 1 g ° s PS ® «* * i S p | p p a W THE New Zealand CLOTHING FAGTORV HAS reoeivtd a Kpecial Consignment o Men'a »cd B ys' Tweed Overcoat knd Capet, wh'ch thoy are marking a Ridiculous Prices to clear. 6EE THEM AT DON'T MrSB THIS OPPOKTUNiTr. Men's Ovtroiftts and Cspes 25s 61, fo: 19» 61 ; Bays' ditto 11s 61, for 6a 61 Men's Overcoats aDd Cipe? 26», for 21s Boys' ditto 12s 6d, for 7« 6d. Men's Ove.rcoafa and Capeß 32s 61, for 25i 6i ; Boys' ditto 15), for 93. Men's Overcoats and Capes 35-, for 27 6d ; Boys' ditto 16i 61, for 10s. Men's Overooais ami C'vpss 37™ 6', f"r 29/ bi ; Boys' Reef?ra 10s 6F, for 7a 6d. Men's New Shape Chesterfiiid Waterproo Coats made to order. A very la'geaekclini of patterne. Ltkdiet.' Waterproof Cloaks male to order See our patterns. NEW 55&<J. liX Jl A.rV*> ni.OTHIiSG FACToai. P. H, BKOKINUBALK, Manager "rTT. CLARK7 GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER. 'J'ancbed Street, (Next McConell Sr Gomptou'fc Stables.) AGENT for Billing and Knowle'a Spray I'umpa aud Famous Insec'.icideti Spray Pntnpß, complete .. £2 Knowles' "Sweat Nicotine" 2a per bottle. „ Kill 'Em Q, tick Is 9d per bottle.  Paris Greon 2s 61 per Ib.  Eelaboro Powder 2j per Ib, INFORMATION GRATIS It cannot bo eaid of the American Blight That to the Orohardist it gives delight, So Spray it well without compulsion With Fiench "KeBOSEKE Kmclsion." (The cherries and pears are covered with slugs, The Vines are infested with naughty wee Bugs, Bat never say die, have you not seen There's death in the apray o! " Sweet Nicotine." The Aphis black and the Aphis green Are the very worst pests the peaoh has seen. They allow neither fruit nor tree to grow, Then why notgiva " SwbbtNicotine " * .-■ show. Your fruit trees will soon be nothing but Btumpa If you've not got the sense to use "Knowles' Pumps." The San Jose Sc ile is coming your way, And your c;y then will be "Let ub Spray," " Lot ns Spray." If you wish to destroy the San Joae Scale Pub a pinch of Saltpetre on the tip of hia tail, One of fiae Charcoal, another of Sulphur, Touch with a lighted match~Oh, Lor. 1 What a buster ? Catch hold of his throat and open hia throttle, And dose him with " Bordeaux " out of a bottle, When he's Bwallowed a pint or a quart at the most, He'll be dead aa a nail, or quail upon toast The larva of the Codlin Moth Is more destructi c than the Goth. So take my advice as soon as hit's seen Give him % Bpray of " Pabis Green." j Wa have pesta by the millions, Whioh give us the Dumps. (They are coming in Billions, Thank " CLARK " MBS JOHNBTON fTISACHER of the liatjjforte and Singing. Havelock Street, Second Term commences on the 7th iKsb,



— 26.000 IN USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNirE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 2ffc no settingTrequired. With Stove Pipe can be worked out in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tin-lined inside REPAIRS ARE A MIFIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or doable ovens. High or low pressure boilers Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or frt-ro the maker H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., SOUTHEND FOUNDRY. Princks Street, DUNTCHTN Net Zealand Insaranos Compani. HBTABLISHEI).' 1 M „ 18 5 9 QAPITAL—QNIT MILLION. THE PBKMXM ARD^i^ALTHIKST COLONIAL COMPACT*. NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS &NB LIBBRALITV PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— ££00,000, *11<h AND "JiARJNE tt/SKS. A :,;su.~ RISKS ON GPOU-!N(, CPOP.%, THREHHUSG MAfMTriJfS, At-., Al ' '■ i"nci> AT LOWEST ITKIIKNT IUTRt ! ;;\v ;>-i ANM KH Wm. STKaKGE j Sole Par; hub and) Thos. CuTEIiD-Lfc; \ Proprietors ji W. STRANGE & CO. TT AYE pleasure in advising ladies resident in t' c country that their first shipments of Just Arrived ! Autnmn Just Arrived Just Arrived ! & Winter Just Arrived Ju-.t Arrived ! CaOods. Jußb Arrived J Have just arrived. These useful,, beautiful, novel and tempting lines were shipped.to as direct from oar London House, 139441 Wool Exchange, E O, and comprise Fashionable, A. Srlomt FashionftMe, Useful, of Useful, Novel, Attraction m. Novel, All Prices ! All Prices ! The new goods, expressly designed for Autumn and Winter wear, include not merely a grand ausorimenb of plain, t very-day otuff, such act are in request all the year round, bub Tbo ISOVK.L.nriKiiSI The Latest) NOYEI/iIES! Latest London&ml JNOVKI.TIES! London and Continental NOVELTIES! Continental Novelties J Novsltlea! 1.c., Novelties la Dresses and Dress Blonsea, Mantles, Jackets, Costumes, Gloves, Corsets, Underclothing, Sunshades, Macintcehe«,J Promenade^and Evening Dresses, Opera Wraps, and Well worth Heaps of Well worth Coming to Pretty Coming to Town M iiiHgrs ? Town to See ! to See I Bub, suppose you can't come, that you live too far away/thab you can't spare the | time for a trip to town—what then 1 We will tell you ! Good Advice? Get Get a Good Advice? a Catalogue! i Good Advice? CnttUogpue? Get a Good Advice ? Catalogue ! They're jusb out, and will give yoa, In a very >Uractivßform, some account of the new good*. Having gob your Catalogue read it carefully, make your eelection, write bo us telling as plainly what yoa want, enclose remittance to value of goods, and Hundreds of Shof> An Effeotive Ladlea do 1 With US Plan, Huadrednof by Post! An Effeotive Ladiea do! Pl ftn , N.8.-REMITTANCE MUST ACCOMPANY ALL LETTERIORDERS. We will eend you just v what you want, and select the goods for you as carefully* ea you c»ald do it for yourself J. you were present ab the counter. W. STRANGE & CO.. MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURERS, & FAMILY DRAPERS, CHRIS CHURCH.



'■ ■ I H. M. JONES. H. M. JONEK STATIONERY BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. *)^C\ C\C\C\ ENVELOPES,, imported direct. Commercial Envelopes £O\J > VVV from 3s 6d per 1000; 5000 at 3s per 1000. Boxrd Stationery, latest styles, from 6d, 9d, Is, Is 6d, 2s box. PIANOS. ORGANS. Tbe Best Value obtainable in the Oolony for caeb or on terma. Organs from 10s per month ; Pianos from 203 per month. One payment only required at time of purchase. MUSIO, LATEST SOIS'GS, & PIECES. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. A thoroughly Jwell built, strong, well finished, up to date Lady's or Gentlemen's Machine, guaranteed, for £14 10s, for one Month Only. v. m. jones. BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T^OR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mad? for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owfe. or 2 Owt. SAOKS. Orders received b/ IHKIIBOI^AIHjDJfiR, J3H,Oh., Limited.., DAVID THOMAS, OR THE iN.Z,, JT'A.K.MISRS* C7O-OJP.IUffcA.ITVE A SSWOCJIA/iMOIV OF GAJNTIfiItBCJJEC'Y', Limited., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE BXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. S BP F. WAYMOUTH gecr»t»ry. \ TEMPORARY REMOVAL Tv Mitohell & Turner's Old Premises, PEN DING the Completion of our New Buildings in Fast Street we have .been compelled to KEMOVE to MITCHELL & TURNER'S OLD SHOP, Tancred Street Our Stock has been removed there, and every facility will be given to the execution of our Clients Orders. Alljordersjleft at £he above address or at our Timber"Yards will|receiVe*prompt attention, W. H. COLLINS & CO., HARDWARE EMPORIUM, TANORMD STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone—l 4 and 15. P.O. Box 35, THE NEW DRAPERY." _•r— >l A Beautiful EVENING DRESS WINDOW. SOMETHING NEW AND 0 H|4 S A T E. MITCHELL -■& TURNER.



DRESS AND FASHION, Grand Show of Winter Fashions and Advanced Novelties. ANDREW OR X T S now exhibiting a Magnificent Stock of High classs Novelties, Winter Jackets, Capeß, Costumes, Millinery, Macintoshes, Dress Fabrics, Corsets, Umbrellas, Gloves, Collars and Ties, New Dress Materials, Trimmings, Velvets Blouse Cloths, Kid Gloves. Gents' Clothing, Hats Caps, Ties, G.'oves, etc. Ladies and Gents' Joots and Shoes in great variety. Blankets, Flannels, Carpets, Bugs, Linoleums, Floorcloths, Large purchases have been made previous to the great rise in Wool and other Materials, Customers will get the full benefit. DRESSMAKING.—TaiIor tfade Coat and Skirt Costumes—beautiful fit. . ■ *+■ m ANDREW 0 R R . MELLOB'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE AFI^AST W&r THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TS the Moat RELIABLE House for GOOD AND CBEAP BOOTS. 0 aim is to give you the best value for little mokjiy. HONFSTY is oat Polio We mV not Guarantee yoo an article unless we know it will give youj every^Satiß.aobion.l [One Trial ia all we ask—Our Goods Sell themselves. "■»—*—- j. MELLOR, KANORBD BTFFF fISHBUPT3J» DO NOT SHOP BY POST. "I7"EEP YOUR MONEY IN ASHBUJRTON, wheu we will look after your requirements—Well— SEE OUR WINDOWS. BLANKETS AND ELANNELLS LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING LADIES' WATERPROOFS LADIES' JACKETS MILLINERY. CUR BOYS' & YOUTHS' CLOTHING Is Unsurpassed, a trial will conrince. TAM HATS, IN SERGE AND ASTRAOHAN MEN'S REEFER JACKETS, CARDIGANS, AND WATERPROOFS. NORTHOOTE & HEFFORD, "THE CORNER" aawc—— 'ii im ii ■ni.rwn mum, mwi'w SMOKE ONLY NEW VENUS A PERFECT TOBACCO.



I MRS BESSIE SIMMOJNDS. Tl/f USfO Seller and Tocher of the Violin * XjH. Musical ins-rumen's of ever vde-crin / tiou VIOLINS a SPECIALITY Musi i. and Songs by every mail. Fiat-olase Quad -1 rille Band. lurnett Street), 4 83 Opposite Publishing Company. WANTED Kuown-That J. Moisoh a -.a received a large sappiy of Summe.- Buota and Shoes, suitable for the Holidays. They are ail of the best brands and makers, and wave equalled in Aehburtob. J,M. bein« the only practical and experienced Bootmaker in the town, thus gives him superiority and acility to know best what to get. There* "»• the publio have no need to wouder where to go for reliable BooU and Shoe* Discount) for cash as usual. Repairs dona at once. Best Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hal!, East Street, Aab. Durton ~ Established 1876. FOR CHRIBTMJ S PRESENTS AND NEW FEAR GIFTS, Amo WEDDING PRESENI3 oo ib GEORGE JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AN JEWELLSR, East Street, Ashbnrton. THE OHEAPJfIST~PLAOE IN TOWN OR WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION INVITED. FOR SALE PRIVATELY?"" I AM now prepared to treat privately for the unsold portion of Mb Isaac Sab gent s property, comprising :— Lot 2.—Knox'a Farm, containing 246 acres or thereabouts Ut 3.—Greenatreet's Farm, containing 150 acrea ° Lot 4—North River Farm, containing 81 acres. . E. W. HANMER* S. H. GRAVES, SHAREBROKER AND FINANCIAL AGENT, ■'' 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTCHUROH. ,O ELIABLE Information on Dredgla IV Stocks. Corregpondenca Invited, Codes : Bedford McNelli'e, Moreing and Neal's, A. B.C. Code (fourth Edition. MR ALBERT ROBERTS, Ashbarton Representative Teleokaphio Address: GRAVES, Chri tchurch. 3 21 CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUli' BOMEBS COAL. OUTPUT haa Trebled durios the la twelve montbß IT IS USEi) EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Besb j*nd Cheapest Statm «d Household Coal ia the market, Used in the Woollen Faotery andOnot* oury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES wo O. T. PARK, MOUNT SOW RS. TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. T BEG to inform you that I have fovsred 'din "T °. onneotio° wi^ the Canterbury Mill, which was under my management for WAKANUI ROLLER.FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which i» the property of the Bank of New Zealand Asm* Rolhtt & Co., bo to avoid confmion with correspondence, I would like to aik you to addrew all orders to THOMAS ROLLITZm WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBURTON On and after October l.t, lßhall>pleMed to supply you with first-class "°KES£S 23SSf£e« I have arranged to keep a supply of Flour Bran, and Sharps at the Stores of the N.Z. nilT" m? 100? 1,!? 11 * Weit BtMot- wh«« Jfarmen, Shareholders or non-Shareholdeirt can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Brin, ana Sharps in exchange. THOMAS~ROLLITT, WAKA.NDI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS 9 285 ASHBURTON. — him, » ».,...» : -I®*!^ SOUNP' THE f£gf^ OF PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED