THE .ASRMKTCM SPARfTAN s TUESDAY, APBTL IT, 1909

Printed and published by Hbnry Willis o Peter Street, Aahbarton, lor the Proprie tors, &f> their Printing Office, Burnett Street, Aahbarton, TUESDAY, April 17/ 1900



J. V. I)K BEEtt, WATCHMAKER &r JEWELLEB, HAS .IU-il 1 HKCKIVBD a (Jhoios Col lection of STEELiMG SHV-R *<. E.P. WARL SUITABLE E>>» WISD.DING P2:;ESEKTS, ETC., Con pri«ine Specially Sfleo'cd Arficles, both Useful and Ornamental. Hot having Window sj.ac^ to display the sb >va Goods, INSPEOIION INVITED. To thrse interested in RACING, TROTIING, CYCLING, Etc I have jusb recaived a Speoial line of STOP WATCHBP, IKOTiUMNO BPLir SFCOND CHRONOGRAPHS—A wonder in Watch construction. Hunting and Openf»ce Righ«olaas CHRONOGRAPHS. Also, a New line of two Do'iin, *« Xlie Consultation" Niokel Keyless STOP WATCHES. Price 20b. Ibis ia a far superior time-piece to auy thing of the same class ytb offered to the public- A full stock of all other classes of Gold and Silver Watches on hand, at prices to suit everybody. For tho Latest Novelties in Goid and fctilver Jewellery, inspect Window display. Silver Charms in endless variety from Is each A new stock of Sp?otaolas to hand. J. V.DE~BEER, WATCHMAKER & J .WELLER, K»Bt> Street, Ashburtnn.



K. T. CLAKK, GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER. Tanobed Street, (.Vext McCouell & Compton'n Stables.) A GENT for Bi'-linpa and Knowle'd Spray XX. Pumps and Famous Insecticide^ Spray Pumps, complete .. £2 % Kaowloa' " Sweet Nicotine "2s per bottle. „ Kill 'Em Q lick Is 9d per bottle.  Paris Green 2i 61 per lb. „ Helubore Powder 2s por lb. INFORMATION GRATIS. It cannot be said of the American BHght That to the Orchardiot it gives delight, So Spray it well without compulsion With French "Kerosene Kmulsion." {Che cherries and po-us are covered with slugs, The Vinea are iufestud with naughty wee Bugs. Bub never say die, have you nofc seen There's death in the fpray of " Sweet Nicotine." The Aphis black and the Aphis green Are the vary worst pests the peach has seen. They allow neither fruit, nor Iree to grow, Then why no* give " Sweet Nicotine " a show. ¥our fruit trees will sooa be nothing but slumps If you've nob got the seme to use " Knowles' "Pumps." TheJSan Jose Scale ia coming your way, And your cry then will bo " Let us Spray," " Lat us Spray." If you wish to destroy the San Jnse Scale Pub a pinch of Saltpetre on "h^ tip of his tail, One of fine Charcoal, another of yu'phur. Touch with a lighted match—Oh, Lor ! Whaba buster? Oatoh hold of hie throat and r.pen \\h throttle, And dosa him with " BokdkaUX " out of a bottle, When he's swallowed a pint or a quart at the mohfc, He'll be dead as a sail, or qnail upon toaet The larva of the Codlin Moth Ib more destructi c than the Goth, 8o take my advice as si on as hue seen Give him & spray of " Paris Green." Wo have peats by the millions, Which give ub the Dump?. 1 hey are coining in f'iiiioo?, Thank "CLARK " for his Pnmpa.



f\auk Curtis. "Wtttebmalcor, & Jeweller* "WEDDING PRESENTS A VERY Ch-ico variety in Electro-plate and Sterling Silver, including a beau tiful lot of Doultoa ware, etc., at prices to suit) the times, INSPECTION INVITED Ab usual my stock of Gold Rings and Brooches, Charms, Miff Chains, Watches, etc, is the largest and best selected in the district). A SPECIAL ROOM FOR CHOOSING IF REQUIRED, Wedding rings and keepers 18ct, of my own manufacture 1 make a special line of, and are well worth inspecting being far and away better finished than the ordinary article, and costing no more. It will pay you to call end see thorn. Your old gold, rings, etc, re-made in the aatne style and finish afc nominal coat. Wedding rlnga ALTERED IN SIZE WITHOUT CUT ODING WHILE WAITING, BY BPE CIAL MACHINERY. Silver watches from 30a upwards, a full stock of Mottier«-T^M.gi, Wa.ltliams>, etc, always on hand. Spectacles specially fitted for reading at night. Spectacle fitting by my system is no guess work, glaßsea being fitted to suit the Bight perfectly in every case. A Bpecial morn for testing. Glasses from 2s 6d. 1 eat ing free. Repairs as usual, neat, prompt end reason able. Silver charms in great variety from Is upwards. WANTED Known-That J. Moison has received a largo supply of Summer Bootß and Shoes, suitable for the Holidays. They are all of the best brands and makers, and rever equalled in Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical aud experienced Bootmaker in the town, thus gives him superiority and facility f,o know best what to get. There foio the public have no need to wonder where !o go for reliablo Boots and Shoes. Discount for cash an uiuinl. Repairs done at once. Best Sole Lealhei used and work manship, at The Hall, last Street, Ash burton WAN'USD KNOWN-Removal of the old established firm of Mitchell & TtfRNER, from old premises in Tancred Street to New Shop in Burnett Street. WANTED KNOWN-Ghiivantodlferb Wire (hog or cattle) 15a 9d per cwt, j No, 8 Black Wire 13a 6d per owt, Bran 3a' 3d per b9g.— Fletcher ros , Ashburton and Christchuruh. '" ~~~TO LEW ' * BOOMS centrally situate in Bank Build ings, Arcade Chambers T. BULLOCK



NOTICE. T" ADIEB wishing to learn the"art of Shirb jLJ and Collar Ironing and Glossing, also the best melhod of making Starch, either with or without Ooxon'a GIob?, can do co by applying to thia office for address of advertiser. 3 261 MA r1 I^tLARIDGE TEaOHER C 4F i I PIANOFORTE, ORGAN ano SINGING OOX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Applicacton. Smoke New Venus



"WlaTi-E IS NOW FaST APPROACHING, OUR CUSTOMERS VjyiLL FIND A. FIRST ULAB3 ASSORTMENT 'Off LADIES CAPES, JACKETS, MACKINTOSHES .immense ™™v> LAMBbWOOL MERINO AND KNITTED UNDERCLOTHING— Combinations and Bloomers from the Leading Mills. GEJSTS' CARDIGANS, OVERCOATS, COVERT COATS, WATER- PftOOFS, STORMPROOF, & OIL COATS, (all of reliable makes). ALL WOOL SHIRTS, MUFFLERS, LAMBSWDOL PANTS & TIES. SPECIAL LINE IN MEN'S SEEGE SUITS, MEN'S HEAVY BOOTS ALL PRICES. LADIES AND GIRL'S CHEAP WINTER SLIPPERS. SEE WINDOWS AT NORTHCOTE & HEFFOKD'S, "THE CORNER"



Wm BTKANGE JFole Partners and) Thos. CuVERDALIIi [ Proprietors j W. STRANGE & CO. 4' I_| AYE pleasure in advising Ladies resident in the country I that their first shipments of Jußt Arrived ! A-iitiimn J«Rfc Arrived Just Arrived 3 & Winter Juet Arr.Vid Jut Arrived! GSood®. Jusb Arrived ! j Have just arrived. These useful, beauiiful, novel and tempting linen were shipped to ujs direct from our London House, 139-141 Wool Exchange, E 0, and comprise Fashionable, A. JBLo»« FashionaHe, Usefu!, oi Useful, Novel, Attractions. Novel, Al! Prices 1 - All.Pnoea ! The nrw goods, expressly designed for Autumn and Winter wear.Jinclude nob merely & gr»nd assorimenb of plain, every-day stuff, such as are in] request ail the year round, bub The JNOVKL'MES! Latest NOVBI/riBS! Latest London and NOVELTIES! London and Continental NOVBLTIB8! Continental Novelties! Novelties ! i.e., Novelties in Dreasea and DVena Goods, Blouses, Mantles, Jaokate, Coatutnee, Gloves, Corsets, Underclothing, Sunshades, Macintoshes, Promenade and Evening Dresses, Opera Wraps, and Well worth Heaps of Well worth Coming to F retty Coming to Town 'JL-liingrs ? Town to See! to Soe ! Buy, suppose you can'b come, that you live too far away, that you can't spare the time for a trip to town—what then t We will tell you* I Good Advice? Get Get a Good Advice? a. Catalogue! Good Advice 1 Oa< ologfw© ? Get a Good Advice? Catalogue.! They're jusb oub, and will give yoa, in a very attractive form, Borne account of the new goods. Having got your Catalogue read ib carefully, make your selection, write to us telling us plainly what you want, enoloae remittance to value of goods, and Hundreds of Shop An Effective Ladiea do! With US „„ ?'»*>. Hundreds of t>3 T PoS* ! An Effective Ladies do ! Pian> N.8.-BEMITTANCE MUST ACCOMPANY ALL LETTER ORDERS, We will send you jusb what you want, and select the goods for you an carefully aa you ould do it for yourself i you were present at fche counter. W. STRANGE & CO. MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURERS, & FAMILY DRAPERS, OHRISrCHUROH.



NOTICE NOTICE. Mrs Robottom HAVING again taken over her Studio, wiahes the General Public to know that she is doing ONE DOZEN CABINET PHOTOGRAPHS, Enamelled, And one only 12 xlO ENLARGEMENT, worked in Indian Inks by a first'class artist; framed in Gild, size 22 x 18, for the sum of £1 Is. £1 Is. Specimens on view ab th«; Studio, Moore Street), opposite Royal Hotel, and Mr Jones, E«tt Street, Aehburfcon 3 12S



sT H. M.- JON ES. s™MT BICYCLES. BICYCLES ziBICYCLK S.i= FTAVING RECEIVED k SHIPMENT OF THE FAMOCS "ARENA" CYCLES, I am prepared to offer these Machines at a very Low figure to secure quick Sale and Prompt leturns. THESE Cycles are Well-Made, Up-to-Date, Strong, Rigid, Light and Easy Running, and fitted with Morgan and Wright Tyres, and rqaalto acy*Jß2O in the market. These Bicycles are offered at the very Low Price of £16 CASH- TERMS OAN BE ARRANGED. THIS is an opportunity to secure a well-built serviceable Machine ab Bed-Bock Prices. I am prepared to indenb those Cycles, Ladles' or Gentlemen's, a a lower price. TERMS ON APPLICATION. ORDER EARLY FOB NEXT SEASON. Agent for Milner and Thompson's Organs and Pianos. H. M. JONES.



JUST LANDED 15,000 YABDS WIRE NETTING IS TONS GALVANIZED ROOFING IRON. 2 TONS BOLTB AND NUTS BOUGHT BEFORE THE RIBE IN PEIOEB IN ' THE ENGLISH MAP X ST. All orders punctually attended to. You will save money by calling on us. W. H. COLLINS & CO., HARDWA RE EMPOBIU Itf, EAST kSTREET, ASHBURTON. Telephoue—l4 and 15. P.O, 80x—35,



IMPORTANT NOTICE. DON'T FOE GET mO Call and Seejour Stocks of FANCY GOODS, Suitable for PRESENTS, and those preparing for Friends should see us for BEDSTEADS, BEDDING, AND ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS PERAMBULATORS *I^ m m^ PIANOS, I|^^W| EWING MACHINES FANCY CHAIRS ' DRAWING ROOM ytoSgPfiEsO DINING ROOM WIOKBR CHAIRS. t||ifgF?fli|9 FURNITURE, Etc. Carpets, Linoleums, Rugs, Mats, Etc. UST ARRIVED—A LARGEIABSORTMENT OF BAMBO VERANDA BLINDS \ .X.—— T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, opposite AaOAoa



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TflOR (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/ jb'rieidi-.ander broh, Limited,., DAVED THOMAS, OR THE Jtf.Z.. FARMERS CO-OPJBRATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited.. GANTEBBUBY FEOZIN MEAT AND DAIRY PBODUCE EXPOBT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary,



DRESS AND FASHION. Grand £how of Winter Fashions and Advanced Novelties. ANDREW 08, R IS now exhibiting a Magnificent Stock of Highclasss Novelties, Winter Jackets, Capes, 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, Gloves, etc. Ladies and Gents' *Joots and Shoes in great variety. Blankets, Flannels, Carpets, Rags, Linoleums, Floorcloths. Large purchases have been made previous to the great rise in Wool and other Materials, Customers will get tbe full benefit DRESSMAKING.—TaiIor afade Coat and Skirt Costumes—beautiful fit. AND RE W O R R .



MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, T8 the Moat RELIABLE Houae fop GOOD AND CHEAP.BODTS. 0 aim Uto give you the bbst value for jcittcb mokby. HONESTY is oai iFolio We wil' not Guarantee you an article unless we know it will give you every -Satis.action. One Trlalji all we a«k—Our Goods' Sell themselves. «■"-«"*»— j. MELLOR, (DANORED BTHEI? ASHBUFTON



NOT EVEN • • • A N ABSENT-MINDED BEGGAE • • . FORGETS THAT SHEARMAN BROS.' SPECIALTY IS Pure Ceylon Teas, Or that they keep the largest SUPPLIES in all kinds and*qualities GOING, SOUTH of the line. But they have other LITTLE THINGS BEHIND THEM, SUCH AS GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE ENAMifiLWARE, CROCKERY, BSUSHWARE, WINEH & SPIRITS. By purchasing the above Goods from us at the lowest Cash Prices our Friends will always find it PAY PAY PAY



SMOKE ONLY NEW VENUS dark, QUEEN LKJBL A PERFECT TOBACCO.



*T strength of tffo horses equal that JL cf fifteen men. The strength of on pound of McKenzle's Hocdai-Lanka Te at 2s 4 i or 2j 6ii tqud one and a half pounds of any other ornnd, and is abso ,lv oly frr-e from colouring matter. Save m-im-y by using it Sold by Me J T Cooch, Saundcrs' Buildings Established 1876. FOR OBRISTM.' S PRESESTa AND NEW fEAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESENIS GO TO GEOR6E JESBQN, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AN JEWELLER, East Street, Aehburtor, THE CHEAPEST~PLAOE IN JEOWN OR WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION INVITED: iOR~SALE PRIVATELY: I AM now prepared to treat privately for the unsold portion of Mb Isaao Sa» gent's property, comprising :— Lot 2—Knox'a Farm, containing 246 acrei or thereabouts tjot 3.—Greenstreet'a Farm, oonUining 150 acred « Lot 4.—North River Farm, containing 81 acres, E. W. HANMER* S. EL GRAVES; SHABEBBOKEB AND FINANCIAL AOENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, OHRISTCHUROH. RELIABLE Information on Dredging Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Codes : Bedford McNetll'a, Moreing and Neal's, A.B.C. Code (fourth Edition. Tblegkaphio Address : GRAVES, Ohrktchurch. 3 217 THE ABIBL CON FECIIONERY mHE REFRESHMENT ROOMS for the reception of Ladies are now completed. Fruit Salad, Ice Cream, Summer Drinks and all the latest Fruits in season|at th Misses Pages' New Shop, lately occ ipitd by Ccofbh Bros, East Street, next Craighead & Kerry man. 1 99 LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW M0Ul?l f SOMEBS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled dnricg the." la twelvemonths, IT IS DSEi) EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Beet and Cheapest Steam j tnd Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Faotory and O»nt« oury Floor Mills, GIVES SPLEifDID RESULTB WRITE FOR PRICES no GK T. PABK, MOUNT BOM.BB. TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS ' FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. I BEG to inform you that I have severed my connection with the Canterbury Mill, which wad under my management for over seven years, and have PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLER^FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which is the property of the Bank of New Zealand Assets Board, is still trading under the name of Rollitb & Co,, so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask yon to address all orders to THOMAS ROLLITB 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 rates. FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, I have arranged to keep a supply of Flour Bran, and Sharps at the Stores of the N.Z. Farmers' Association, West Street, when Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholders can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Bran, and Sharps in exchange. I THOMAS~ROLLITT, IWAKANOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS 9 235 ASHBURTON. 02gm ' Sound the XjfL praises PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED