THE A^HByitTON OTA FBI AN : WEDNESDAY, JANUABY 3L 190^

Printed and published by Hbnry Willis o Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Proprl* ton, at their Printing Office, Barae Street, Aehbarton, WEDNESDAY, January 31, IWO



FOR BALE. SHFKP COUNTRY— HISD3 DISTRICT, Not far from the R.jlwuy Station. 509 acres 509 MOSTLY in its nativ. slate, hs-'np R.S. 33453, 33456, 33457, and others; ill fenced, warred with County wattr races Liberal terms of pnymmt nan he arranged. I'or further particulars »pp'y to T._BU_LLOOK. TOL E T TWItW SiX-i;()-MS'-D IIOUS:-; wtih -J-* Verandah, plus'ered throughout, situatid at Cori.er if ICiv-t. Town Btlr. T. BULLOCK . _________ __ _ NEW SIX-ROOMED HOUSE with Verandah. Plastered throughout. Situated at corner of East Town Beit. T. BULLOCK *by i t ADATIO THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY. ANOTHER GREAT TRIUMPH CVER 11 HYDATIDS "} A grateful Patient gives unsolicited and valuable testimony to the efficacy of this ptest Herbal irpmMy. Bead carefully and investigate for yourself. 29 Packingston et., St. kilda. Mr S A Palmer, Vitadatio Institute, Bourke at Sir,—As I consider Webbers' Great Herbal Remsdv, "Vitadatio." has been the sold means of saving my life I think the least J can do is to hand yon this testimonial, so that others suffering the same as myself may knew that there is a certain reliable cure for them in " Webber's Vitadatio," if it is only given a fair trial. The s.mple facts of my case are as follows:—For the paat 10years I have been under thetrea^eatofdoctora in FHz-oy and S*. Kilda, as well as some of the best in Collins street Some were of opinion that I was suffering from consumption, whilst others stated it was pleurisy. At any rate they could give me no relief, let »!one cure me. You can easily imagine that I had little hops of ever being cured. But one day I noticed an advertised cure by " Webber'e Vitadatio," and the symptoms of the patient beiDg somewhat similar to my own, I thought I would give it a trial, with the result 'that much takiog only two large bottleH, I felt after better, and continued the medicine. By the time I had taken eight bottles I was wonderfully recovered, but one day took very ill, and vomited up a lob of slimy matter, which was afterwards examined by the doctor, and pronounced to be Hydatids. I continued to vomit these " Hydatida " for some time, bub at last it died away This naturally left me weak, but I continued with the "Vitadatio," and gradually my strength returned, until to-day I san honestly stale . I have never felt better in the whole of my life. I consider " Webber's Vitadatio" a miracle-worker. I am well-known in Filzroy, and there are many others just as much astonished at my cure as I am. I shall be pleased to speak to anyone and give them my own experience of the worth of " Webber's Vitadatio." You are at perfect liberty to make what use you like of this testimonial. I may add I am now able to do all my own household work ; a thing I have been unable to do for years.—-Yours very gratefully, Mre) CARRIE HOCKING Witneea-G X Richardson, 19/9/99 VITADATIO IS A TRULY WONDER FUL MEDICINE. VitadaHo sold everywhere, 5s 6d and 3s 6d Head Office for N.Z —39 Wanness Street, Wellington. Ask your Chemist or Grocer for t. eTt. claekT GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Tancrkd Street, Next to McConuell and Compton's Stables BICYCLES THE K,A_JEIGHI AND 2HE HOLLI!«. TO MAKE ROOM FOR ERESH SUPPLIES, X HAVE DECIDED to Sell my Stock of at COST PRICE for CASH. Now is a chance for Racing Men to get a Flyer at a small coet. A few Road Racers at cost price. Ladies likewise. The RALEIGH is one of England's be«t machines. Plunkett, Roberts, Maxwell. Lsrsen, Kirkwood, Smith, Greenough, Edwards, Walsh, and Sorensen, of the North Island, all ride RALEIGHB. Tha HOLLIB, made by J. Hollis and •"m-—-Son/Birmingham, of gun renown, is a greot favorite in the North Island, over 130 Machines having been cold this last year in Palmerston North. The name "Hollis" i« an everlasting guarantee. Don't miss the opportunity. AT COST PRICE FOR CASH. For One Fortnight Only, K. T. CLABK, Tancred Street, Ashburton ~~~ MISS~"OARSON^ npEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets near Wakanui Road East. The Term will commence on February 1, A OABD MRS A p fILARIDGB -£_• \J» VL4RIDQE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. warranted to cure Gravel, Pains in the back, and all kindred complaints. Free froir Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years. In boxes 4a 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Company, Linco'n, England PARLIAMENTARY Decision against j TradiuK Coupons*. Ko ;,uc!i legislation necessary in thp case of a etraighout fystem of giving Ca*h Discount at the rate of Is in tne I ound off every purchase of Nil ope: c worth end over. The same all r' und stcr' ing value as usual in General Drapery. Clothing, Boots, etc., at H. C. Barrett's (late Banett Bros.) "The Hal'," East Street. I~7<INEBT New 6Ttn?ipfti72sib baga""2s 63 ; ? Roller Flour, 200 b bags 13a ; !CO:b 7d 6d ; 50lbs 3s 101; *s'ba 2s, and further reductions by the ton at Fletcher Bros* Cash Supply Stores,



LLEWtLLYN OWEN, M-C.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. LOCAL Representative of the London College of Music, and of the Musical International College, PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOIJNE, SINGING. HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT. The new term will commence January 22nd> Intending pupils kindly communiaate early. SHEEP COUNTRY ASHBURTOiJ GORGE 3018 ACKES 301$ Being R.S. 31832, 31833, 31834, ai>, there. This property not having been sold I by auction, offers are invited for the pur , chase of same. \ , T. BULLCOE,



BE NOT DECEIVED BY OTHER SALES, BUT RKMEMBER THAT TUB S U M M E It CLEARING SALE AT "THE CORNER" 18 GENUINE, AjiT E ARE OVERSTOCKED IN Towels, Flannelettes, Dress Goods, and Clothing (Men's and Boys'). To nuke room fjr KBW GOODS these shall go to you at Cost Price for Spot Gash. ALL REMNANrS AND SUMMER GOODS AT NOMINAL FIGURES. Our Word is Our Bond. NORTHCOTE & HEFFOH-J MOVING SALE. OPENING ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 12m J>st NEW BUILDING READY. STOCK TO BK CLEARED. riIHE FOLLOWING LINJS ARE SPECIAL THIS WEEK — Val Lace 4|in wide, Is 6d a dozen ; 300 dozen lace to bo cleared Small Women's Cashmere Hose, fashioned, heels and toes, 2 paira for Is 6d Women's Black Ribbed Hose, fashioned, heels and toes, Is per pair Women's Black Ribbed Hose, Is 6j, Is Bd, Is 9J ; to clear at Is 3d Boys' Scotch Knitted Hose from Is per pair Boys' Roslyn KnJcked Hose from Is per pair Grand Line Printed Crepone, 10£ d and Is, now 6|d Costumes from 43 lid Lace Curtains from Is lid Large White Striped Towels, 6d A Pile of Art Muslins from 3|i MITCHELL & TURNER.



CHEAP MONEY! CHEAP MON£Y CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS JF £100 ™ £10,000, ON 7 COUNTRY, CITY, AND .SUBURBAN FBEEHOLD, Ab m per cent. Terms of repayment of the moat liberal character, which cm be aioertained od enquiry. TjlOR FORMS OF~APPLIOATIOfc AND " FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christohurob. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner. Smoke New Vaoas



— 25,000 — IN USE IN THIS COLON* j mmmmmm fjl II •HACI.'LOSIIj 0 *rV^^" I ' ' "" "'mwSl THEY BURN LIGNIf E, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 24m NO SETTING~REQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can bo worked out n the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Cop er Boilers. The Copper Boilera are large and Tt ens d REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK. SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNBDIN.



M ELLOR'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TB the MoBbBEUABLE House for GOOD AND CBEAP^BOOTS. O aim ia to give yoi the best valce for little money. HONESTY ie oat Polio We nil' not Guarantee youjan article unless we know it will give you every^Satia. aoiion. One TriaUs all wejaek—Our Goods^Sell themselves. «r h« IM *„- j MELLOR, (TANOBED BTREETJ, ASHBUPTDJ*



A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. DON'T FORGET mO Call and £cc our Stocks of FANCY GOODS, suitable for PBESENTS, and those preparing for Friends should see us for BEDSTEAD^ BEDDING, AND ALL OTHER HOUSEBOLD PUENISHINGS PERAMBULATORS, «tefc>^'."''' -^/"* PIANOS, WBt^^HHH i SEWING MAOHINES FANCY CHAIRS ' B^AWI NG R (( V i^^JMj^^ DINING ROOM WIOKER OHAIRS. FURNITURE, Em Carpets, Linoleums, Rugs, Mats, Etc. UST ARRIVED—A;LARGE ASSORTMENT OF BAMBO4VERANDA BLINDS T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Aroade.



riUNWALD—" ion&i, lac'B makin' lon X gal sue blyth like." "It iss the Hee land tea o' tbe Mackenzie he is drinkin', to be surely!" Hondai-Lanka Tea, recom mended by Godseli., Storekeeper. PARLIAMENTARY Decision against XT Trading Coupons. No such legislation necessary in the case of straight-out Bybtcm of giving Caih Discount at the rate of Is in Pound off every purchase of Ninepeoce worth and over. The same all round sterling value as usual in General Drapery, Clothing, Boots, etc., at H. C. Babkbtt's (late Barrett Broc) '^The Hall," East Street. For Children's Hacking Cough take Woods' Great Peppermint) Cure—ls 6d and 2s 6d



I WOOLSTON ; Steam Wool Works, CHRISTCHURCH. (Established 1868.) THE Undersigned begs to notify that he Is SCOURING an heretofore. Squatters' Consignments to the Christ chnrch or Woolston Stations will receive prompt attention. Quick Despatch and Lowest Bates. T. YORK. ».



1900. HARVEST. 1900, HARDLEY BROS. jgATE TO HAND A FIRST-OLASS SUPPLY OF Ha? vest Requisites. Tea Cane, Billiee, Buckets, Meat Dishes (Enamel or 1 in), Piafces, Pannioans, „ v rr\nv Kntvee, Forks, Spoons, etc. MAY I«OFKH of all makes. Also Engine Lubricators, Taps, and Packing of all deecriptione. OIL FEEDERS in large quantities. H A RDLEY~BROTHERS LAY HOT AND COLD WATER on to any House, ab reasonable prices. Eotimates Given. BICYCLES Repaired, a»d Firet-olass Workmanship Guaranteed.



DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSUBANCE & ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOB, WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, ABHBUBTON, I | ||| Lrans Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock-Tlnwald and Ashburton alternately Fortnightly Hales of Sheep Skins, Fata, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bonfeht ana Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held en Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT FOR— Matsnn and Co., Ghristchurch Booth, McDonald and Co,, Chrislchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Ro& Composition Wright;, Stephenson and Co.. Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures Vacuum Oil Oo.'s Agricultural Oils RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES T HAVE made arrangements with MESSES HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakala, • »-° IH m£ Ao™l.* ol*" Auctioneering Woik in th»t District, and in eon- SUCCESS mf endeavour t0 mak<3 the RAKAIA SALE A DiVID THOMAP, Ashborton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. —— »y* | | | DAVID THOMAS, ASHBtTRTON. FOR SALE. J HAVE 600 Acres, of Splendid Land, on Corwar Eitate, FOB SALE by Private Sale. I Have also ®rj Acres', Snug Little Farm, with Fin-Roomed House, with Five-Stall Stable wiih Loft, large Loose Box, Pig Stye, etc.-9^ Acres in Oats, 9 Acres Peas, 4 Acres Wheat, 2\ Acres Potatoes, J| Acrea Mangolds and Carrots, 3 Acre* Fallow, 12* Acres Clover prepared for seed, balance in Clover for grsz'ng. Within 1| mile of Tinwald. D. THOMAS. FOR V PBIVATF SALE. THAVE FOR SALE -1 500 A, CRIijS FIRST-CLASS LASD, Methven District, thoroughly .*_^ w Improved. i Also, FARM or 1000 ACJ tES fI? ST-CLASS LAND, fronting on the Rakaia. Good -a-vwvjr House and other improvements. B. THOMAS, Ashbutfcon I H PhntFOR SALE""A Six Horse-Power Traction Engine and Chaff-qittlngj D. THOMAS.



NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NT> ALL OUB FRUITS ARE WASHED AND CLEANED • JO. BY PATENT MACHINERY. Finest New Currants  .„ Oi 5d Finest Dried Apples .. .. 0. 9d Finest Ne W BuHanas .. .. 0s 7d Finest Dried PeYefaes . 2 lOi | ID" Selected Raisins .. .. O s 6*d Finest Dried Apricots '". £ iod Fnesfe Mixed Peel Oi 8d Finest Preserved Ginger . .. SBd Finest New Fig. 0s 8d Ship's Lime Juice .? .. J« Finest New Prunes .. .. .. 0* JOd Lemon Squath (quart bottle) }" Od Fines New Prunes (71b tin.) ... 5s 4d Pineapple, Lemon, Raspterry, and £ BeiJj.O1??SBi5r Oa 6d BlickCarrant Syrup .... Is Od Finest Cufc loaf Sugar .. .. 0« 3*d Mason's Herb B.w Extract .oi 9d Finest Dedicated Cocoanut ... 0» ?d Mason's Win. Essence .. S9d Honten'i Cocoa, per lb .. 3s 3d Ciearn of Tartar .. ..' u3d Jelly Powders, asiorted ... ... 0t 6d Carbonate of Soda .. .. II Ssd SUGAR. SUGAR. SUGAR. Now that the Jam Season has started, and yon wish your Jam to keep well USE MILLAQFIN Al FINEST OANE SUGAR, 701b bag for 14s. Every bag stamped " Finest Case Sugar." JAM JAKS. " JAM JAES. MASON'S IMPROVED SOREW TOP JAM JARS-lhe Oheapeat and Best Jam Jars in the Market. ALSO—THE FAMOUS AMERICAN FRUIT JAR. Those deairons of Preserving Fruit in Syrap, t*i!l find these Jars superior to any other in the market. The mouth of the Jar being made wide so as to enable the whole fruit to be placed in the Jar with ease, also being fitted with a strong spring lid, making it completely air tight, WINES A~ND SPIRITS. We have a large and well assorted stock of all lines, ASSORTED OASES PACKED FOR CHRISTMAS. English and Colonial Ales and Stout alway* ia'Stock. SHEARMAN BROS., • GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. MA/iKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASk BURTON Telephone No 63 ' I



Smoke New Venui "AlOTp-INOWN^rA few of" the ' nibbles to be had at) MITOHBU, & Tcbnibi removing gale. Beautiful Laoei, jfi luohtiH wide, la 6d per d>zu; Ladies' Black Gloves, 2d per pair {Children* Btoek* logs, 2J per pair ; Ladie*' Black Oaahmere Hoae, li a pair ; Udies'Colored Silk Glovet •>ew gooda, 1« 3d -a p&ir, were 5s { datk colors Berlin Wool, Is per heid. Delava ars dangerous. ' WANTED FNOWN.-To be had for 25s Dust Cloaks for 2s 6d, Ladie*' Merioo C-ombinationa 3s 6d, Knitted Wool Combina -253 6d Molntoahee f^r 12* 6d, LaiiW 2«6d ufiS™ "OW- 18', AUswtß o' nnderolotbi»«, children s pinafores, coats and bate at oleu -3£S ri .° a ca*tMMOHELt& Tim»«Eß remov iog Sale, lhe early buyer <?eU the nibblet



Established 1876. FOR CHRISTMAsTpRESENTS AND NEW YEAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESENTS, GO TO GEORGE JESSON, PBAoTloAL«^ffi*fl R m East Street, Aihbarton. THE OHEAP£BT"pLAOE IN TOWN FOB WATCfIES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY Of Every Deioriptlon, inspection" intited;



T H. UNDEILL A*o CO., TjiURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. JJ URNIBHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASEfBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND.: Poljhed Coffins a Specially, A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths d Stock. Private Address, Peter Btr»et, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall:; also oirt •! Mr T. Andrews, lest Belt. 2 J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, PAPERHAHGER, SIQNWRITER, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to their interest to consult J. L. HIGG3. »s b* does the wnrk himself, therefore there 1* no second profit to pay. His ability ia well known as tormerljr signwrlter co Mr J. Wilson, with whoa he has severed all connection. ESTIMATIS GIVEN FREE For all classes of painting and hoost decorations. artist's materials, »ud i»^t esigua in WA.LL PAPERS, in Btock. TANOBEIT"sTBEET. TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON OOUNTY. I BEG to inform you that I have severed my connection with the Canterbury Mil), which was under my management for over seven years, and bava PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR HILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which is the property of the Bank of New Zealand A«eU Board, is skill trading under the name of Rollitt & Co., ao to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to •ddreia all orders to THOMAS ROLLITS WAKAKUI ROLLER VLOUR MILLS, ASHBUBTON On an<l after October Ist, I shall be pleased to supply you with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAN Ac SHARPS, at lowest current rates. FOR THE OONVEnTeNOE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, I have arranged to keep a supply of Floor, Iran, and Sharps at the Stores of the NX farmers' Association, West Btreet, where Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholders, can leave their Wheat and get Flonr, Bran, and Sharps in exchange. THOMAB~ROLUTT, WAK&NUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 285 ASHBURTON.



Jkii Sound the tL&* of PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED



MKTHVEN-Why is the Britiih toldte like Hondai-Lankn Tea? B«»a the quality ia quickly shown when in ho water! Hibbs Bros, sell it in packet* and C ylon packed boxes. Smoke New Venus