THE ASHBDBTON SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 1901

Printed and published by HsKBY Waxxg. Ps,ter Street, Aahbnrton, for thr Pro* prietere, at their Printing Offioe. Buntit ' StrMt, Asbbwrton. : i SATU|DAY, Jane ty lfOg



GUNS, GUNS. GUNS. I CartrMji'es Cartridges! Cartridge?. Shot, Caps Wads. BEFORft Baying any of the aWe Sporting Requisites call on "THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," who has a Bplendid selection of Guns, etc., by all the best known makers. TO BiiM«rs' and those about to build I havo in Stock * Choice Assortment of Tile and other Register Grates, Ranges, Mantelpieces, and all buildere Ironmongery ad .Inwest Frioei, TOOLS' TOOLS! TOOLS! I havfl »n immense Stook of Carpenters and Mechanics' Tools, all of the very bpf-t makes, tad warranted, at prioes which are now recognised a« the Standaad Bedrock Hardware Prioes in the Ashburtoa County. ——«.. «rRBMBMB!ER THAT MONEY SAVED IS MONEY EARNED & BUY FROM GTVyriTTM^TATC! \ the people's practcal mos . JSllliJJl.-'t JN.O, / MONGER, BurnettStrwfe. Agent for Cleveland and Imperial Kover Bioyeles. Wm. Strange { MJ5£5 t "' } Thos. Cowantal. A TRIP TO TOWN & aot always PRACTICABLE. Consequently, MANY LADIES residing in Afchbwton and District find it IMPOSSIBLE to visit the Establishment, of STRANGE & CO. tfs $FTEN as they could DESIRE. Their annoyance is natural enough. E&PERIENOE has taught them that the big City Establishments, SUCH AS 6tmS, dfer them THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY, and the WIDEST CHOICE OP GOODS. But such Ladies can always SHOP WITH US BY POST, |& HUNDREDS already do, because they know we are LARGE BUYERS, LARGE IMPORTERS, LARGE MANUFACTURERS. It is also pretty generally known now that WE BUY EVERYTHING FOR READY MONEY, and thai we have a LONDON HOUSE which keeps us supplied all the year iftttittl, hot merely with plain, every-day goods, such as are in constant demand, fcufcwith The Latest London End Continental Novelties In Mantles, Costumes, Millinery, Corsets, Gloves, Dresses, Dress Goods, Under . wear, Children's Goods, &c. And Our Dressmaking Department eHely resembles a West-End of London Establishment. Our new French Dressmaker, MADAME BOUTEATJD, is acknowledged to be a TRUE ARTISTE. Her creations are the theme of GENERAL ADMIRATION; while our Miss Mazey (in charge of our second room) continues to give the utmost satisfaction to her numerous patrons, As Bespoke Tailors, #c have acquired a HIGH REPUTATION, We make Stylishly-cut Suit (splendid workmanship and material) from .£3 3s. Those who prefer Ready-made Glothing tfffl find our famous " ORIENT" BRAND CLOTHING (in all sizes), the "NEAREST APPROACH to MADE-TO-ORDER GOODS in the Market— and at about HALF THE PRICE. Furniture we Supply Direct from our Factory to the People at Factory Prices. We also have a BEDDING- FACTORY (for supply of pure, sweet bedding), a, WIRE MATTRESS PACTOBY, and a BLIND FACTORY (under the charge of those famous Blind-Experts, Messrs. GEE). j COUftSTHir RESIDENTS, If you CAN'T come to town to see us, you can always . . , * ; Shop with us by Post. State your requirements PLAINLY in writing, ENCLOSE REMITTANCE, and your order shall be filled as PROMPTLY and SATISFACTORILY as though you had delivered it in person. POST FREE ON APPLICATION. Estimates -for House-Furnishing, Blind-Making, Bedding, Wire Mattresses, &c., Patterns of our LOVELY NEW WINTER DRESS MATERIALS, and our NEW SEASON'S SUITINGS, TROUSERINGS, OVERCOAT INGS, &c. (together with full directions for self-measurement), Post-Free on application to CHR/STCHURCH. > —26.000 IN USE W THIS COLONY THIIY BTJRN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OE WOOD UP TO 2ft 6in NO SETTING "REQUIRED. ith Stove Pipe can be worked out in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Oast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tie-lined inside REPAIRS ARE A MIFIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers Ir LLI *fp* i■■■i, ii , Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., SOUTHEKD FOUNDRY, Prinoes Street, DUNEDIN,



1 R. T. CLARK, j GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER, k | GENERAL CORN AGENTi | Tanored Street, Ashbwrton TAM Agent for Measrs D. and W Gibbs' Sheep Dips and Disinfectants, Use Gibbs' Shoep Dip for disinfecting your back houses. Asa tin, mixed with water, wil disinfect your premises for 2 years. 1 his is the cheapest Disinfectant you can nee. Large quantities have been shipped on hoard the New Zealand Troopships It is bring used extensively on the wharfs in Wellington, Auckland, Lyttelton—with good results. lam Agent for the Peb&luma Incubator, the most successful machine used ie America Orders booked for machines to arrive in Ju'y. To eusu« Bucoess in poultry farming for the export trade you mußb use these machines to get early chickens. If you want your machines here by July you must order now. Orders booked now for breeding stock for the coining seaion. The eucoees of the Poultry Export Trade depends on thr> Q'TALITY. To get quality you must use pure bred stock. Order now for next season. I am Buying Agent for all classes of Merchandise in the British, American, and Continental Market. Indents a specialty. Get your goods direct from the manufacturers and save money. A FEW ARTICLES YOU SHOULD USEs Use Gibbs' Sheep Dip Use Richmond and Co, London, Gas Stoves Use Henry We!U' Oil Co (London) Oils for machinery Use J Holiis.and Sons' Bicycka, "The Hollis," easy terms Use S McCausland (Belfast) Field and Garden Seeds Use Murohison's Sorub Exterminator on Caiifornisn Thistles Use Knowleß (Melbourne) Spray Pumps in the Orchard Use Kcovrles (Melbourne) Insecticides on American Blight , Use Preaervativ for preserving butter Uae Petaluma (America's bett) Incubatotl for raising chickens Us§ K>mp'a Sheep Branding Liquid to brand your sheep , Use Jadoo Fibre to grow Pot Plants Use Clark's Calf Feeders to rear Calves Use Normal Powder Company's Cartridges when out shooting Use Norton'a Egg Preservative to preserve Eegs Use KempthorneV Cruifed Bones and Poultry Spice in the Paltry Yard notice! JITR CHARLES CECIL WILLIS h»s been appointed Canvasser and Collector for the Ashburton Publishing Company (Mail & Gdardian.) H&NRY WILLIS, Manager. AahburtoD, 20th April, 1900. RS ALCORNis"now showing a wel! selected stock of New Winter Milli* nery, Dress Goods, Capes, Jacket?, Mac intoshes, etc. Ladies' and Children's Undet" clothing in stock and made to order WANTED KNOWN—Removal cf the old established firm of Mitchell & Turner, from old premisss in Tanored Street to New Shop in Burnett Street MRS ALCORN hopes by Selling for a few weaks at—and in some cases below Wholesale Prices to make more room. Several cases New Goods bought at large diecouots will be included, so that customers may rely on getting genuine bargains at this Sale. WE AbK— ~ - j Your inspect! >n*of our EXCELLENT TWEEDS AND OVEBCOATINGS. We have now been in business 26 year?, and still retain many of our Srßt customers, whch alone is proof o our HOSBbT WOBK McDonald & Co., Taikra, Etc. Jubilee Buildings Burnett Bfciee t .A. AGEB. AEOHITECT. AROADE CHAMBERS, ASHBURTON. t TP you want a NEW HOUSE, or Altera tions, or Newest Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGER. Call and see the NEW HBROSE BLIND, Imitation of Venetian, at half the price. 5 191 WOJKIfUItxTtjJL. MBJUICMJIII BEEGHAM'S PILLS For Billions and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind l*nd Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddinees, "Fulness and*Swelli»g after Ifeals, Dizzinesi and Drow siness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Hea*, Lossef Appetite, Shortness of Breatb, Cestiveness, Blotches om tk« Skin, Disturbed Slesp, Frif htful Dreaas, anil all Ner vous scd Trembling Sensations, etc. THE FIRST DOSE WILL GIVE RELIEF IN TWENTY MINUTES This i< no Fiction. Every sufferer is aarnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be Worth a CIUINE* a BOX: BBECHAM'S PILLS, taken fas directed will quickly restere Femalce to complete Health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity o the system. For a WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They ctlik* magic—a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the Muscular Syßtem, restoring tbe long-Icst complexion, bringing back the knen sdge of appetite, and arousing with th« Kosebud of Health the wnole Physical Energy *f th* human frame; For throwing off fevers in h«t cliMates they are spscialiy renowned. These are '«facts " ai ■litted by thousands, in all classes of Society, and one •f the besi guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEECH*M'S PILLS have the LargreM 8al« oj any Patent Medicins in tht Wtrld. BEECHAM'S JPILjI^S Have for many years been the popular family medicine throughout the British Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. PBEPMJED ONLY BY VHOBI A» Mm DOHA m, St. ■ JHELKK'g, EX« Sold ererywktfra in bottle«~9Jd, li l|d and ■9d ea«h | MRS JOHNSTON mEACHER of the Pianoforte and Singing. Havelook Street. EMPTY Crees for Sale seuiUble for Sbeep Feeding. Only 1 6d eaob. Fletchsh Bbos.| Cash Sappy Store.



New Zealand >• GLOTMHG FACTORYI fc WHY geb web when Sis will buy Tf) • .2 P* WATERPROOF OOAT?' * L^ We are showing a large Btook of Coatr, UJ 2 2 I all our own make and guaranteed thoroughly »-_ w H ffl >i C..-J Waterproof. *"H P ■ ■ i *•£ We alto have the latett shape Double I J O ® * ■« l Breasted Ohesterßeld Waterproofu, and if rl r w< yF* there in nothing to nuft you we will take 5 OS* your order and make you one, M""^ O f^f f pc ft p** 160 Patterns to Choobs Feom ["""") ~J| s faS Tweed Overcoats and Capes I A . M ° - 5 P"1 from 19s 6d. r*" 1* n 8 L.* WILL KEEP YOO WARM A DRY. g 5 « ftl *!!? Covert Coats in Fawn and Blaok. Good i^ § Q^ *""^ faint. Now it the tim« for warm {Under- rim T j.^ o H . clothing. A f™l »*§ ! ; ! ; ' ' - rft % yw Swe Cms Stock, Thi Lasomil in Town rH g _ M- 1 RIBBED L.W. PANTS from 2S lid £^\ PH 3 -^ O Notwithstanding thu adtanoe in Wools mijm <j § - SJ /-v* w« are telling at. the aame priest a* latf. n r ,^ Qu Sbmod having bought before the ritt< /t ■ i g ft" l .; Qj HOP CLOTHING FACTOEY. EC ; F. H. BKOKINQSALB, \ {Manager SHOOTING_^EASON, 1900. (xims and Ammunition. NEW SHIPMESNTS NOW OPKNBD UP. A Large Assortment, at prices to suit all buyers Fleys, Ktnooh, and Cwi Oartkidqesj Powder, Shot, Caps£Wabb, abel Oartbidgb Oases, LAMP 8. lTmTp, LAMPS, TI^E HA.YE; JUST RECEIVED A OHOIOE VARIETY OF TABLE LAMPS, HANGING HALL LAMPS, HANGING PARLOR LIMPS, SMALL BEDROGM LAMPS, Which we are offering at very low prices, A Large Stock of LiMPWARE always on hand. HAKDWABB AND HOUSEHOLD FUENISHINGS. We have a full stock of the above lines, including Buckets Table Cutlery Fenders and Eire Irons Saucepans Spoons and Forks Electro Plate Ware Nails and Staples Brush ware Enamel wara Plough Shares Lubricating Oils Etc, etc. At Prices to suit the times IWINB.S aT'°D~PIRITS. All; Kinds and Brands of SPIRITS kept in OASE and BULK, Whiskey, Brandy, Port, Sherry, Australian Wines, etc. English and Colonial Bottled Ales and Stout GROCERIES at' Wholesale Prices. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. Goods delivered^daily SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Subnets Street, Ashburton. THE NEW DRAPERY." A Beautiful EVENING DRESS MND&W. SOMETHING NE|W AND CHASTE. MITCHELL & TURNER. GOOD NEWS FROM THE FRONT. Kruger learns that the British mean to get Justice for all in South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Ashburton have learned that we give Justice to our Customers in all our numerous lines. We have just landed, per the ss " Whakatane," the finest assortment of Brass and Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town. Latest styles And designs. Direct from the Manufacturers in Birmingham. Call, early and see for yourselves. Aboat 100 Bedsteads to choose from ; all sizes; all prices, BEDDING of all kinds kept in stock and made on the premises. We hive also just received a choice shipment, per the s s Rangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, UTRECHT VELVETS, ORETTONES, Etc., for Furniture, And having secured the services of a First-class Upholsterer (late of Mel bourne), we are prepared to make New and Repair Old FURNITURE in up-to date styles, at lowest prices, on shortest notice. Linoleums s Oilcloths, Rugs, Mats, Matting, Carpets, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, per ss" lonic.'| At the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice.assort mont of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have just opened np ia splendid trder, Cell and inspect them."" For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Picturei (framed acid unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buying «lse wl ere, Pictures framed in latest styles. Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to choose from, Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Folding Qhaire, Camp Stools and Wicker Chairs, Bamboo Tables, and Flower Stands with fancy stand and hanging pots, also a few Bamboo Overmantles. Bamboo Cornice Poles, al' | sizes and prices Ducheese Tables and Chests, Washstands and Wardrobes, kept in stock and made to order in any design. Perambulators, Go-Carts, Children's Chairs of all kinds, at vitiata prices. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, AT T. H. UN DRILL & CO., v CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, <fc UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, opposite Aboadi. )



THE AFFLICTED BEJOICE! THE POLYPATHS EUVK CAPTURE!) the HEaBTS of the PEOPLE of CANTERBURY. COMING FROM ALL° OVER THE COLONY THE N Z. BRANCH- Corner of Latimer Square & Gloucester bfcreet, CHRISTCHUROB , POLYPATHIO, the NEW METHOD OF jjA HE AIIKG, Is the surest and most rapid System, ac #*"-W6^^* k> cure? with absolute certain 1 y euoh diseases as 94^^&3&£9^£f^fc Cancer, Epilepsy, and Asthma, incurable under the J^Mp^^^SPJylJa old s/stein, as well as all Chronic »nd Nervous £^fig§Sgg£SH9n Complaints of Women and Men. MORE CURES jßgjggßigyggga MADE BY POLYPATBY than any OTHRR IKQM^Hd&E^Bf^ The wisest, best educated, and most enlightened iM^B^m^S3B^fa F^ople are daily becoming converts to those new K^^BSSffSSc^^^Sm Principles and luethods which are .supported by such \ fHSmgSSEei^BMM oVetwneltQ»llf evidence, bustained by the public, VflpfiSflSh^Hfl^HEM wIIG have ba^ 8n opportunity of testing the MMWPBWBTmi remarkable success of the FOLYPATHIO SYS I EM. I^KVjEBfIHMHIriEEH Their wonderful success has spread like wildfire |^RXH^H|H^^UEfI through an enilghtened community, and amongst B^U/^£^^^^^^3pM tnoße who had given up all hopes of ever being well L^^^&H^BHj^H^Kfl «J!ain» and they are by hundreds availing themselves tHmpi^HgnKs of the POLYr'ATHIC SYSTEM of treating Chronic Diseases, which has proved to be the surest, quickest, *MF^^pßfflPßHEEl-||l and most reiirble means of Core ever offered an _lj^MMKMMfl^HVVjj|| afflicted people. When sick, is the time we need the [HB^VHHHHHB^P beßti advice and treatment. Therefore we say: rpwPyTJT^E^^^^i^f^'' Inform yourselves, you who are sick, write to the POLYPATHJQINSTITDTB, and then sccepb proofs of the luysterloua skill—-more convincing than words —that is^poeseeßed by the Polypathe. They treat'all Female Ailments by the Polypathtc Method, which doeß away with All examination and all 100 l treatment* They also desire to impress upon all men who are suffering that they have the justly celebrated Hindoo Remedy, so well and favourably known in the Old World as the " Anti-Agnechal Tabloid Method." All desiring to test the eyatem will have inch opportunity. If you cannot Visit, WRITE for Question List to Ghristchurch, with Stamped ' Envelope, and you will receive an immediate reply. Medio'ne paoked Free from Observation. Carriage Paid Parcel Post. THOUSANDS CURED ANNUALLY BY LETTER. HOLLOWAY'S PILLS CURE BILIOUS ATTACKS, FITS OF DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, NAUSi^ GIDDINESS, #c. Vhey possess three grand qualities, being SPEEDY SAFE AND CERTAIN, The Schoolmistress, St. Anne's School, Wandsworth. writes as follows. "My mother and eldest sister have taken your Pills for years fcr bilious attacks and sick headache. 1?, ard haw always found them most beneficial.'* Uttufactured only at 78. New Oxford Stroct Kourlon, Hold by all Ciiomiste and Medicine Vendor* BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TjXm TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be uoad3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHBBE LAST SEASON, MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or 2 Owt. SACKS Orders received b/ ,'■■■■ jriMJQXULAIMDKR BROH,, Limited., 1 DAVID THOMAS, OR THE JN.Z. FARMERS CO-OI'IQICA.TIVE ASSOCIATION OF CAJNTISR^CJUY, Limited., GANTBBBURY FKOZBN MEAT AND DAIRY PKODUOB EXPOBT OOMPANY* LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUQDH Seor»l»ry. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE OTasrHf THE LEAUING BOOT SHOP, TB the Moßti RELIABLE Houae for GOOD AND OBEAP BOOTS. O aim U;Jto give you the best value for mttlb monby. HONESTY ii oai Polio We >il' not Guarantee you an article unleiß we know it will give you every Satis aobion. One Trial ii all we aak—Our Goods Sell themselves. •I""1— J. MELLOR, (DANORED BTREE ASHBUBT3N



MUSIC Seller »t>d Teacher of the Violta, Musical instruments cferti, deiorip fcion VIOLINS a, SPECIALITY. Moil and Songs by every mail. Firrt-class Qoad rilie Band. Burnett Street, 4 83 Opposite Publishing Company WANTED Known-That J. MoiSOM <ne received a large supply of Pinnuiei- Boots and Shoes, suitable for the Holidays. They are all of the beat brands and makers, and neve equalled In Achburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker in the town, thus gives him superiority and laoihty to know best what to get. There fore the publio have no need to wouder where to go for reliable Boot* and Shoe* Discount for oash ac usual. Repairs don* at once. Beat Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, Kast Street, Ash burton - Established 1876. FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW FEAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESENTS ao to GEORGE JESSON, East Street, Ashbnrton, THE OHEAPEST~PLaOE IN TOWN OB WATCfIBS, 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> gist's property, comprising :— Lot g—Knox's Farm, containing 846 acres or thereabouts fat 3.—Greenstreet's Farm, containing 160 ncrea B Lot & 4—North River Farm, containing II acres. . _______ B. W, BANMBB« S, H. GEAVES, SHAREBROEER AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, OHRISTOHUROH. RELIABLE Information on Dredgin Stocks. Correepondence Invited. Codes : Bedford MeNelll'i, Mowing and Bed's, A.8.0. Code (fourth Edition. . MR ALBERT ROBERTS, Athbnrto* Representative Tbiegkaphio Address: GRAVES. Christchurcfa. 3 21 LOOK™ CHEAP WINTER PIKING. ' NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during UnSt* twelve mootbs IT IS USEi) EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Sfera md Household Coal in the market Used in the Woollen Factory and Orate onry Floor Mills. GIVEB SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICKS G. T."°PARK f MOU NOJ SOil SB. TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. G — I BEG to inform yon that I have severed Ul .. mL «"««««» with, the Oanterbnry Mill, which was under my management for over seven years, and have PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLER:FLOUR MxLM.I The Canterbury Mill,* which is the property of the Bank of New Zealand Aswte . Board, is still trading under the nam^f Rollitt & Co., l^vd^n&oniS I correspondence, I would Uke ,to aak ran to addrejs all orders to THOMAS ROLLITIP WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR ) MILLS, ASHBURION On and after October Ist, I shall be pleased to supply yon with firstrolws ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MKAL,BRAN ft SHARPS, at lowest current rate*. I have uranged to keep a supply of Flour Bran, and Sharps at the Stores of the N.Z. Farmers' Association, West Btreet, when Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholder* can leave their Wheat and get Flow, Bran, •nd Bharps in exchange. THOMAS~ROLLin, Sound the PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED