TM.% ASHBTTBTON /SOART)T^; MOND\Y, MAY 7, 1900

Printed and published by Hbnry Willis , ! Peter Street Aihburton, for the proprl ton, at their Offioe, Burnett Street, Aih burton, MONDAY MAY 7, 1900, :2)



r r I H. M. JONES. 11. M. JONEB. STATIONERY BOOES. ACCOUNT BOOKS. C.!Tf\ f\f\(\ ENVELOPES, imporleH rfirect. Commercial Envelop'-s i Q\J v UUVF f rom 3 3 6d per 10 00; 5000 at 3s per 1000. Boxed Stationery, latest styles, fn m 6d, 9d, Is, Is 6d, 2a box PIANOS. OHGANS. The Best Value obtainable in the Colony for cash or on terms. Organs from lCs per rauitli; Pianos from 20s per month. One payment only required at time of purchase. MUSIC, LATEST SONGS, & PIEOEI BICYCLES. BICYCLES A thoroughly well built, stroup, well finibhed, up to date Ladies' or Gentlemen* Machine, guaranteed, for £14 108, for one month only. U. M, JONES.



TEMPORARY REMOVAL TO Mitchell & Turner's Old Prem'ses, T)BWDIKG the Completion of our New Euildings in last Street we fcave teen com|»©ll( d to REMOVE to MITCHELL &! TOHKEK'S OLD SHOP, Tancred street. (ur Stock has been removed there, and every facilily will be given to the execution of our (lients ( rders. All orders left at the above address or at our Timber Yards will receive prompt attention. W. H. COLLINS'& CO., HARDWARE EMPORIUM, TANORUID STREET, /SHBUHTON. Telephoise—l4 nnd 15. P.O. 80x—35.



- 26,000 IM USE IN THIS COLONY T HEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR^WOOD UP TO 2ft no settingTeequiked. With Stove Pipe can bo worked oat in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. W fa Oasb Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tin-lined inside 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, I^TD., SOUTHEND FOUNDRY. Pbinoks Street, DUNEDIN,



Hew Zealand tarance Goiopany. BJ3 TAB LI S hITd 0* 1 _ 18 5 9 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THHPBEMIKB AmTwEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, jNOTID FOB PEOMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— ££00,000. FIRE AND 'MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, IHRIBBIHG BSACHIfIKS, A o ., ACOEPTKD AT LOWEST HORRENT EaTES E W. HANMEB



WNTFE Kn'-wn—Walnvolef our ' old pv nrsos in 'Fancied Street-, jti^tomr-rs wi ] finr) iv? in *'nw S'ropf.-*Mitchell and Tdenkr. 4C v innamon Cure, Wahoo, Kool-bah or ' IV jimtu Gum go 2 Asiiburton [)ntro Ci A ERRIBLE COUGI h TERRIBLE COUGH \ TERRIBLE COUGH M, Commercial road s Peckham, July 12. " Dear Sir, —I am a poor hand at express ng my feelings, but 1 should like to thank you. Your lozenges have done wonders in relieving my terrible cough. Since I had .he operation of ' Tracheotomy ' (the same >.s the late Emperor of Germany, and unlike him, thank God, I am still alive) performed *♦> St. Bartholomew's Hospital, no one ooulel poßsibly have had a more violenb cough; it was so bad at times that it quite exhausted me. The mucus, which was very copious *nd hard, has been Jioftened, and I have been able to get rid of it without difficulty. —I am, sir, yours truly, J. HJLL. 1 A DOCTOR'S TESTIMONY. A DOCTOR'S TESTIMONY. A DOCTOR'S TESTIMONY. Routh Park, Cardiff, South Wales, September 28, 1893. 111 have, indeed, great pleasure in adding my testimony to your excellent preparation of Cough Lozenges, and I have prescribed it now for the last eight years in <ny hospitals and private practico, and found it of great benefit. I often suffer from Chronic Bron chitis; your Lozenge is the only remedy which gives me immediate eaee. Therefore I certainly and most strongly recommend your Lozenges to the public who may suffer from Catarrh, Bronchitis, Winter Cough, or any kind of Pulmonary Irritation.—Yours truly, | A. GABRIEL, M.D., L.R.C.P. audL.M Edinburgh. L.R.C S and L.M. Edinburgh USE KEATINO'S LOZENGES USB KEATING'S LOZENGES USK KEATING'S LOZENGES It is 80 years ago since Keating's Cough Lozenges were first made, and the sale is larger than ever, lecause they are unrivalled in the relief and cure of Winter Cougb,e Asthma, and Bronchitis; one alon« give* relief. UTTERLY UNRIVALLED U jiTTERLY UNRIVALLED jiTTERLY UNRIVALLED Keating's Cough Lozenges, the unrivalled remedy for Coughs, Hoarseness, and Throat Troubles, ure sold in tins by all chemists BEEuHAM'S PILLS For Billions and Keivous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fn!ne?sand Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drow siness, Cold Chilis, Klu-hings of Hea', 'Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costiveoesa. Blotch's on the Skin, Disturbed Sle^p, Frightful Dreams, an 1 all Ner voua nnd TremHintr Sensations, etc. THE FIRST DOSE WILL GIVE RKLIEF IN TWENTY MINUTES This i no Piction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be Worth » ©UKWR* a JROX. BBECHAM'S PILLS, t ken as directed will quickly restore Females, to complete Health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity o the system. Fora WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGEST lON, DISORDERED LIVER, They ct like magic— a few dosea will, work wouiers upon the Vital Organs ; Strcnctheniu-s the Muscular Sjstcm, resioring tl c long lost complexion, bringing back the k ene^geof appetite, ami arousiuf? with the Itusebad of Heath the whole Physical Energy of tbe hum n frame. For throwing off fevers in hot climates they are sp cialiy renovned. Ti ese are "facts" ad mitted by thousands, in all classes of Scci ty, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous ami Debilitatod is that BEECH • MS PILLS have the Largest Hak oj a- y Pa'ent Medicine in the Word. BS X I<2 CH A *1* * J? IL,L- S Have for many years been she popular family medicine throughout the British Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL PREPARED ONLY BY %' II ©»I A. 6 BGKKM.tn, St. Helen 's, Eno Sold cv rywtere in bottles—9}d, Isljd and ?s9d each CLABKE'B 641 PILLS warranted to cure Gravel, Pains in the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 yearß In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid and Counties Drug Company. LJriflolD Egland riMifc, G^JNUUNJHJ Dli <jUILLII!iH X EWXIR Tonic, Glairoas, and Anti Bilious pared by Dr Paul Gage Fila, Ohemiat of the Ist Class. The only proprietor of that remedy Hue de Grenelle, S. Germain, Paria. Dr Uaillie's Elixir is one of the most economical medicines, both as a Purga tive and as a Depurative, It is the best remedy against all bilious and glairious disorders. Ffr more than seventy-five years Dr Gnillie's Elixir has been employed with saccess against diseases of the liver, the spleen, the heart, rheumatism, gout, fever, influenza, slid diseases, etc. Beware of imitations, and see that you get the Genuine Dr Gaillie'a Elixir, which bears the signature of Paul Gage, and mark that each bottle is accompanied Treatise on Glairs. Sold by Druggists Patent Medicine Dealers, and by AUSTRALIAN DRUG CO.. Sydney, N.S.W. 81-CHLOrTdE BF GOLD CURE." DRINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYED IT I SUFFERED from an Insatiable Appe tite for Liquor. The Bi-Ohloridh of Gold Treatment cured me permanently. It Eradicates ALL Desire for Intoxicants The, desire will never return unless )ou re cultivate it. No cure—no pay. Address : BICHLORIDE OF GOLD INBTITUTE poray House, Rattray Street, Dunedin, TB Gto remind my Customers and the general Public thab I have a large Stock of HORSE COVERS OF ALL QUALITIES AND PRICES, Inspection Invited Also a large Stock of SADDLERY, Etc, on hand. K. J.~GUY. SADDLEK, r Burnett Street. ALL Loasby's Preparations—Cinnamon Cure, Koolibfth, Wahoo, and Benjamin Gum—at J T Cooch, Storekeeper. VISIT ISIORTHCOTK AND BeFFORD's for your Autumn and W'oetr Millinery i See windows.



Wm STfUKGE Jfole Partners and.) Thos. CuVEUDALb ( ( Proprietors j W. STRANGE & CO. TT AYE pleasure in advising Ladies resident in t' c country that their first shipments of Juab Arrived I Autumn J««t Arrived Just Arrived! &> Winter Just Arrived Juat Arrived ! .Goods. Just Arrived!! Have just arrived. Theie usefu 1, beautiful, novel and tempting lines were shipped to us direct from our London House, 139-141 Wool Exchange, EjC, and comprise Fashionable, A Horn* Fashionable, Useful, of Ueefu], Novel, Attractions. Novel, AH Prices! ' AH Prices! The new goods, expressly designed for Autumn and Winter wear, include not merely a grand Assortment of plain, >very-day stuff,j such m are in request (all the year round, bub The WOVELTIES! The Latest JNOVJEI/TIES! Latest London and IVOVJEJUTIES! London and Continental ISOVEJL/IMKS 5 Continental Nove I ties ! Novelties I ! i.e., Novelties in Dreßses And Dress j^Goodß, Blouses, Mantles, Jackets, Costumes, Gloves, Corsets, Underclothing, Sunshades, Macintoshes,» Promenade*and Evening Dreeaep, Opera Wraps, and Well wotth IleopN Of Well worjh Coming to Jt*retiy Coming to | Town 'X'biuj^tl ? Town to -See! to See.! Bu\j, suppose you can't come, that you live too f*r a way,)t hat you'can't spare the™ time for a trip to town—what then 1 We will tell you ! Good Advice? Get Gafc a' Good Advice? a, Catalogue! Good Advice? «J"n,*O,lOjg?ue? Got a Good Advice ? * Catalogue I They're-just out, and will give yoa, in a very attractive form, some account of the n?w goods. Having got your Catalogue read it carefully, make your selection, write to us telHng us plainly what you want, enclose remittance tojvalue of goods, and Hundreds of 5" lioi> An Effective Ladies do ! With US Plan. Hundreds of l»y T*o&t ! An Effective Ladies do! , Plan. N.B.—REMITTANCE MUBT ACCOMPANY ALL LETTER ORDERS. Wo will stnd you just what you want, and select the goods for Jyou as carefully c* you co ild do it for yourself i you were preeenb at the counter. W. STRANGE # CO.. MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURERS, & FAMILY DRAPERS, CHRIS CHUROH. ■ *



THE NEW DRAPERY." A Beautiful EVENING DRESS WINDOW. SOMETHING NEW AND CHASTE, MITCHELL & TURNER.



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST XpOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mad 3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE OAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt, or 2 Owt. SACKS. Orders received b/ ■dSfcIJBJDJLAINOISR BROH, £<lmtte<W DAVID THOMAS, OR TUBS W.». FABM£Bi» COi-OI^JeiHtAI'IVE A BHOCIATIOIN OF CAJNTERBUBY, Limited., OANTERBUBY tFEOZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 . F. WAYMOUTH Seor^Ury.



DRESS AND FASHION, j Grand £how of Winter FasMonsi and Advanced Novelties. ANDREW ORB I S now exhibiting a Magnificent Stock of High classs Novelties, Winter Jackets, Capes, Costumes, Millinery, Macintoshes, Dress Fabrics, Corsets, Umbrellas, Gloves, Collars and Tieß, New Dress Materials, Trimmings, Velvets Blouse Clothe, X.id Gloves. Gents' Clothing, Hats Caps, Ties, Gloves, etc. Ladies and Gente 1 .Joots and Shoes in great variety. Blankets,, Flannels, Carpets, Rugs, 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 Oostumeß—beautiful fit. MMMMBM ( Q t MMMMIMIMI ANDREW OR R.



■M EX LOR'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE AI LAO I JpSf THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TH the Mosb RELIABLE Honee lor GOOD AND CHEAP BODTS. O aim is to give you the best vamje for mttTjß moke*. HONFSTY is oai Polic We *il not Guarantee you an article unless we know it will give you* every'jSatie^ action. ,^ne Trial it all we ask—Our Goods Sell themselves. * «-h«..*»- j > MELLOE, fPANOBED BTRFF ftSHBUPT DN



DO NOT SHOP BY POST. TT'EEP YOUR MONEY IN ASHBURTQN, when we will look after your requirements—Well— SEE OUR WINDOWS. BLANKETS AND FLANNELLB «, . LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING LADIES' WATERPROOFS LADIES' JACKETS MILLINERY. CUR BOYS' & YOUTHS' CLOTHING Is Unsurpassed, a trial will convince. TAM HATS, IN SERGE AND ASTRAOHAN MEN'S REEFER JACKETS, CARDIGANS, AND WATERPROOFS. NORTHCQTE & HEFFORD, "THE CORNER/



SMOKE ONLY NEW VENUS (o)— A PEBFECT TOBACCO.



MLaS BhJ-v-IK k/I U^OM^ra n T icS^^.f (ho v..!a .YJL Musical ina'rumenle of every do-criD oa VIOLINS a SPECIALITY. Music .><» Soogs by tve(y mai . Kan-jlait Qitd- Ye Bund. Burnett Street, 83 Opposite Publishing Conipary. Hi; ANTED Known—That J. MoiSON W 3 ',8 received a largo supply of Unimex Boots and Shoes, suitable for he Holidays. They are all of ihs eat brands and makers, and neve quailed in Ash burton. J.M. being the nly practical and experienced Bootmaker in he town, thus gives him superiority and acUity to know best what to Ret. There -01 c the public have no need to wouder ,vhpre to go forieiiabie Boots *nd Bhbei Discount for cash as usual. Pepnirß don« it once. Best Sole Leat her need and work mnship, at The Hall, East Btre«t, Ash burton" Established 1876. "■ *" FOR CHRISTM.'S PRESENTS AND KEW FEAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESENTS go to GEORGE JEBWH, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER ABf JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton, THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN POWN OB - WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION IfIVITEP. FOR SALE PRIVATELY^ I AM now prepared, to treat privately for the unsold portion of Mb Isaac Bab< I gent's property, comprising:— Lot 2.—Knox's Farm, containing 246 torn or thereabouts f.ot 3.—Greenatreet's Farm, containing 160 acred Lot 4.—North River Farm, containing 81 ecrea. fi. W. ITANMEB* S. H. GRAVES, SHAREBROKBR AND FINANCIAL AGEKT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. RELIABLE Information on Dredgltt Stocks. 0 jrrespondecca Invited. Codes : Bedford McNetll's, Moretng and Neal's, A. B.C. Code (fdnrth Edition. MR ALBERT ROBERTS, Aihburton Representative Telegraphic Address : GRAVES. . Ohri tchurch. 3 21



bOOK CHEAP Vv INTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT JSOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled daring the la twelvemonths. IT IS USEi) EVERYWHERE. This Coa! is the Beefc and Cheapest $t«MB \nd Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Onto ■jury Flour Mille. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTB WRITE FOR PRICES so G. T, PARK, MOUNT SOM ft 8. TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. I BEG to inform you that I have levered my connection 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 th« property of the Bank of New Zealand Asset* Board, ia still trading under the name of Rollitt & Co., so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to address all orders to THOMAS ROLLITT WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBURTON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleased to supply you with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAN & SHARPS, at lowest current rate*. FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, I have arranged to keep a supply of Flow Bran, and Sharpß at the Stores of the N.Z. Fat mere' Aaeooiation, West Street, where Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholdert can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Brain, and Sharps in exchange. THOMASIIOLLITT. WAK&NOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS 9 285 ASHBURTON. r^-if~' 'PEOPLE $%$3& Sound the jMk PRAISES t&& ., t" J ■ ii ■ i in im IT" £3? _ PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED