THE aSfIBUJITOK GtJABDtAK j TUESDAY, FEBBtJABt 2% 1900

Printed and published by Hbnry Willis < f Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Propri'« tors, at their Printing Office, Bunui Street, Ashburton. TUESDAY, February 37, I9QQ



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD "FREEZING WORKS MANUREN, AllE TBK BEST UOR, TURNIP, RAPE WtIKAT, AND ANY OTH R CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mad^ for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATLSFAOTION GIVEN EVERYWHEKE LAST SEASON. MANURE OAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or 2.owt. SAORS. Orders received b/ JB*RIJSI>]L../&.Nl>Jti2l& BKOS., XAmltedu, DAVID THOMAS, OR THE N. 5&. FARMERS • CO-Of»JEBfcA.XI"VEJ A SHOOIATIOTO OP CANTURBUBT, Limited., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secr-tary. WILLIAM PATCHING, EAST STREET, ASHBURTOff, SADDLER AND HARNESS M^KEK. T7IARMERS AND OTHERS WHO REQUIRE RELIABLE HAND SEWN SADDLERY & HARNESS Should remember thafc I have a competent staff o? harness makerß and saddlers in m> •iddlov. and tb*fe All work )« done on the premises. FIT AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. HORSE COVERSt—AII horse ooTers supplied by me are made on She premises, and their construction only the beat materials are used, aad all are hand-sewn. A LARGE STOCK OF| Oilskins, Machine Belling, Rope, Tents, Etc ALWAYS IN STOCK. REPAIRS EXECUTED PROMPTLY & AT MODERATE CHARGES. New Zealand Im ranee Coipm?. '{% BTAB LI 8 hUTd «. - 1S 5 9 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION, THIPBEMIBB 4ND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALrT* PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES—^^OO,OOO. FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, JJHRSBHItfG MAOHINBS, *0., AOOEPTED AT LOWEST WRiIKNT jRaTk E W. HANMEk AhBHT, 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 Q-01276'i SOUTH of the line. But they have other LITTLE THINGS BEHIND THEM, SUCH AS GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, LASSWABE, ENAMIfiLWAEtE, CROCKERY, BSUSHWAKB, WINES & (SPIRITS By purchasing the above Goods from as at the lowest Oaeh Prices our Friends will always find it PAY! PAY! PAY!



BEMOVAL NOTICES B. J. GUY. SADDLP, WISHES to notify to to his Customers th*b ho has REMOVED back to his newPremtEes on the old site, Burnett Street. Urge Stock of SADDLERY, HARNESS, WHIPS, &o.« on hand. Inspection invited. All ordew lefts with me will be promptly •xetmted, 298 '



T)ARLIAMENTARY Decision against JL Trading Coupons. No such legislation necessary in the case of a straigh-out system of giving Cash Discount at the rate of 1b in I tne Pound off every purchase of Ninepence worth and over. The same ait round sterl ing value as usual in General Drapery, Giothing, Boot?, etc., at H. C. Bakbett's (lafe Barrett Bros.) " Ihe Hall," East Wtreet. (■^OME and see the prices at Mbb Alcorn's J Greab Summer Sale. Dress Muslins from 6d a yard. Summer Dresses, Milinery, Ribbons, Flowers, Laces, Jackets, Capes, Underclothing, Pinafores, Aprons, Stamped Needlework, eta, all reduced during the a'e. . WANTED KNOWN—That oura is a Real Livb Salb, because we make a substantial reduction off nearly every article in our stock. Ladies Jackets and Macintoshes are the specialty this week, and ate marked at prices that would aston* k the m&kers,-«-MIi:CBW * iTOFfilSt



THE AEIEL COKFECIIONEKY. rfIHE REFRESHMENT ROOMS for the reception of Ladies are now completed. Fruit Balad, Ice Cream, Summer Drinks, and all the latest Fruitß in season afc the Misses Paces' New Shop, lately occupied by Coopes Bros, East Street, next Oaighear! & Berryman. % I_9_9 lleWlLlyp mm, M-V.S.M. OEETfFrOATBD TEACHER. LOCAL Kp( res ntatlve of the London College of Music, and of the Musical International College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT. The new term will commence January 22nd. lutending pupils kindiy communicate early. ~WOQLBT()N STEAM WOOL WORKS, CHRISTCHUROH. (Established 1868) 'g^HE Undesigned bess to notify that i he is SCOURING as heretofore. Squatters' Consignment to the Christ chinch or Woolston Stations will receiva prompt attention. Quick Despatch and Lowest nates. T. YORK T^TiS ARE ALKEADY~~PRKPAia,NG TO MEET FASHION'S DEMANDS FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1900 And we take this opportunity of THANKING OUR MANY CLIENTS JFOK THE VERY LIBERAL SUPPORT ACCORDED US DURING OUR SALE SEASON, SNOW CLOSED. ; J. Ballantyne d Go m 9 , OASHEL STREET, CHRISTCFIUBCF. THE NEW ZUALANI) FARMERS' CO OPKRVJIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. HAEVESTI9OO 0 O R N if A C X S . A FULL SUPPLY KKPr IN STORES, Ashburton. BIN DE X TWINE. New best Canterbury Fhx Twine just aruved. Shareholders are requested to bcok t.ieir requirements immediately, as owing to the great scarcity of Flax, this Twine will be almost unprocurable later at our present selling price. OlL*.—We have all kinds of Machine Oils in bulk, which we retail out at loweat possible rates. Please call and inspect our Stock before ordering elsewhere THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited. 11 115 T. F. GIBSON, Manager PARLIAMENTARY Decision against JL' Tiading Coupons, No such legislation necessary in the case of a straight-out system of giving Caeh Discount at the rate of Is in the Pound off every purchase of Nine-pence worth and over. The same all round sterling valua as usual in General Drapery, Clothing, Boots, etc., at H. C. i Barrett's (late Barrett Broe.) " The Hall, E ist Street. FOR SALE FJR RKMOVAIT" I HAVE a 4-roomed House fer Sale for immediate remova 1. For price and terms apply W. H. BARRETT, Agent, At cade, Ashburton. FOX POSITIVE SALE. ALFORD FOREST ROAD. HTHREEQUABTJCRS Acre Land, with JL Four-roomed House, Washhouse and builc-in Copper, Verandah and Conveniences, Apply for price and particulars to FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. TQ 1171 Havelock Street Wist. Fine •0 • healthy site for dwelling. I HAVE FOR SALE, f I IHAT Convenient Residence with 3J- X Acres of Land, situate Weab Side Railway, now occupied by Mr H. C. Segers, The House contains fourteen rooms, and the surroundings and laud are first-clae. For particulars, apply H. W. BARRETT, AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. 1 143 PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, FTC. Preserve a healthy state of the consti tution during tli© period of Teething. \ | The words "JOHN STEJEDMAN, i CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," | Ate engraved cm the Government Stump affixed i% I tfKh facktt, !



New Premises. New Premises. SATE* S Al ' F ' 841 "R * THE OLD MUST GIVE PLACE TO THE NBWi npHE BUILDERS being fready to commence operations to build OUR NEW" PREMISES, we have decided to clear several LINES of GOODS in lieu of removing them. For one Month we will give such rebate to our Customers that will eventuate in clearing the lot. ELEOTfiO-PLATIvD WAR&—AII Genuine Goods. BOHEMIAN GLASSWARE FENDERS & FIRE IRONS.—Fplendid Value. Also—The Whole of our Stock of WALL PAPERS at present in the racks. To those who wißh to decorate their homes, now is the time. W. H. COLLINS & CO., HARDWARE EMPORIUM, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Telephone—l 4 and 15. P.O. Box-—35. LAST 14 DAYS Of Nortlicote and HeffOrel's SUMMER CLEARING SALE tITE WILL OFFER "SOU EJR CASH DURING THIS PERIOD Towels, 6d each Cotton Shirting, 4^d per yard Galateas (very superior) 6d per yard * Pandoras (nice patterns), 6d per yard ;' 72in Sheeting (white and grey), Is per yard Fiannellettes (large choice), 2s lid, 3s lid, 43 lid dozen Floral Art Muslin, 3d and 4d per yard Corsets (all sizes, 21 to 26), Is lid and 2a lid each pair White Blankets (single), 3s 9d each Hearth Rugs (large & nice new designs), 3s 6d, 4a ild, 5s lid each FANCY DRESS MATERIAL, in specially selected job lines, 7^d, 9d, aiad Is per yard Boys' Tweed and Serge Suits, 8* lid (for this sale only) Men's Tweed Trousers, 4s lid (for this sale only) Men's Mole Trousers, 2* Qd Men's Red Handkerchiefs, 3 for Is Boys' Tweed School Caps, 3 for Is Men'a Felt Hats, Is each j: 3 Dozen Men's Boater Straw Hats, 6d eich Ladies' Cooking Aprons (best value in town), Is, Is 6d esch NO RUBBISH. ALL NEW GOODS, Mast make room for New "Winter Goods. NORTHCOTE & HEFFOJit. "THE CORNEE." MELLOR'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TS the Moßb RELIABLE House for GOODJAND CHEAP»BOD3DS. 0 aim is to give yci tha best value for little monby. HONB'STY is oui Polic We wil'. not Guarantee you an article unless we know it will'give you every. Satis aotiion. One Trtal'is all we ask—Our Goods Sell themselves. •"""'■""- J. MELLOR, (EANORED BTBEF ASHBUFTM*



A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. DON'T FORGET mO Call and Fee our stocks of/ANCY GOODS, suitable for PKESiIN'IB, and those preparing for Friends should see us for BEDSTEADS, BEDDING, ANT) ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS PERAMBULATORS, lH^ss^ PIANOS, wPlT^^rilw ' SE>WING MACHINES FANCY CHAIRS *£sSMflffl ' DRAWING ROOM /^^^^gWA JOINING ROOM WIOKER CHAIRS. FURNITURE, Etc. Carpets, Linoleums, Rugs, Mats, Etc. U3T ARRIVED—A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP BAMBO VERANDA BLINDS —^mmm^m 'V' ■ ■■■■ , m T, H. UJN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, opposite Aboade. OUR COMPLIMENTS TO LADIES RESIDING IN THE COUNTRY, And we beg to remind them that our GREAT ANNUAL SALE OF ENTIRE EXISTING STOCKS (including Balance of our Lovely I Summer Goods) IS NOW ON! NOW ON "YTTE ARE PROUD TO THINK THAT THE FIRM OF W. STRANGE & CO. ia as highly thought of in the Country as it is in Town, and our particular desire is that LADIES RESIDENT IN THE COUNTRY should participate in the benefits offered by this Great Sale ? Those Ladies who cannot spare the time to come to Town for this Huge Sale, are invited to SHOP WITH US BY POST! Which is the easiest thing in the world, All you have to do is to get one of our Catalogues (we will send you one post free on application), see what we have to sell, make your selection, write down your requirements, enclose remittance to value of goods (P. 0.0, Postal nofe or Postage Stamps will do) and Post to u=i as soon as possible and we pledge our word that if the above simple directions are followed, we will execute your order immediately on receipt of your letter. And, as we naturally desire to retain your confidence and keep your custom, you may be quite sure wo will be as careful in selecting the goods you ask for as if you were present in person at one of our Counters. THIS IS A TEMPTING SALE Full of delightful surprises for Bayers who may reckon on getting Splendid Value for their Money in Dresses, Dress Goods, Dress lengths, Robes, Costumes, Mantles, Jackets, French Millinery, Gloves, Sunshades, Cottons, Woollens, Men's and Boys' Clothing, and Hundreds of Ctber Lines, SEND FOR A CATALOGUE. Well illustrated and attractively pre pared, it will be sure to please you. May be had post-free on application. Come up for the Sale by all means if you can, but, if you can't why then SHOP WITH US BY POST! We have Hundreds of Post Customers. Why shouldn't you be onej too ? W. STRANGE & CO. OHRISTCHUKCH. H. M. JONES. STATIONERY STATIONERY, ACCOUNT BOOKS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY GOODS New Shipment now opening "up from |London)? Houses. ———fx) —— A LARGE and Well Selected Stock of Goods for all Departments, imported^direct from leading London, American and Japanese bouses, consisting of BOOKS. STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, LEATHER GOODS. Fancy China, Glass and Elecfcro-plated Ware, Clocks, Vases, Nic-naos (suitable for CHRISIMAS and NEW YEAR Gifts. BIRTHDAY k WEDDING PRESENTS. BOOKS—Excellent Variety of prize, reward and presentation' Books. Historical, Biographical, Scientific, Poetical, Travels, * Novelß. and various Bindings. Bibles, Hymns and Prayers, (various styles) Church Praise, Wesley's Hymns. STATIONERY—PIain, Fancy and Commercial Paper, Envelopes, Boxed Stationery White and Tinted 6d and Is, Specially put up for me by Marcus Ward *nd Co., of London A.I. values. Repolnio, — —— vellum. Linen and Bank papers ruled and plain LEATHER GOODS—Purses from 6d to 20a. Wallets, Card and Letter Cases Lidies' and Gentlemen's Dressing Cases, Hand FANCY GOODS-Photo Frames, Screens, Clocks, Albums, Easles, Baacketa, Glove & Kerchief Sets, Cabinets, Trays, Flower Stands Spill Boulß Teapots 6d each, Vases. Ornaments too numerous to particularise. * BASKET WARE—Open and Closed S*tin Lined, all sizes and prices from 6d up TOYS—A Great Variety of Wood, Tin and Rubber mechanical Toys, form Horse and Carts, Barrows, Go-carts, Tea Seta, Boats Watches Balls, Cubeß, Blocks, Arks, Puzzles, Skittles, Musical Toy Rattles Steam Boats and Engines, Magic Lanterns, Microscope, Prams and Tricycles, and 1000 articles from Id up. SEWING MACHINES—The Anchor Machine, well finished and up-to-date good machine, haad and Treadle from £410 ato £9 10s. Makea a splendid present. PIAJNOB and ORGANS From lOs per month Lowest Cash Prices. TRADING STAMPS GIVEN TO CASH PURCHASERS. H. M. JONES.



MISS CARSON. nnEACBER of Pianoforte and Orga 1. For terns, etc., apply at Reaidena Garner of Wills and Wiiiiam Streets nea Wakanui Road East. TXrANTED FNOWN.-To b faftd o Jl /Oafidaix 42a Lariiea'Black J-ofceta «■ JJust Cloaks for 2s 6d, Ladies' Merino Combinations 3a 6d, Knitted WooliCombina »T BJ\} l rd> l 8 6d Cooking Aprons for J6s M MoZntoahea for 12a 6d, Ladiee' 2a 6d *£! °ra n°w Is. All eorts of underclothing, umidren spmufores, coats and hats at clear jj* P r a l, c e eß afc Mitchell & Turner's remov Established 1876. FOR CHRISTM~PRESENTS AND KEW YEAR GIFTS, ' Aiso WEDDING PRESENTS, GO TO GEORGE JESSON, East Street, Ashburton. THE CHEAPjKStTI^OE IN TOWN OK WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION* INVITED. 1 H. UNDBULL A*sf> CO., TjIURNISHING UNDERTAKERS JC URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITK ON HAND.: Po'ußhed Coffins & Specialty. A Choice Aaßortment of Artificial Wreaths n'Stock. .^ Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care ef i Mr T. Andrews, East) Belt. 2 J. L. HIGGK PAINTED, PAPERHANGER. SIGNWRITER, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing wonld find if- to thefe interest to consult J. L. HIGGS. sa hv does th« work himself, therefore there is no second profit to pay. Hla ability is well known as lormerly signwriter to Mr J. Wilson, with whom he has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all classes of f;aiatin» and h>nse decorations* ARTIST'S M4TKRIALS, and la a 63igna in WALL PAPERS, in stock. tanceeeT"stkeet. 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 was under my management for j over seven years, and have PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which is tbf property of the Bank of New Zealand Assets Board, is still trading under the name of Bollitt & Co., so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to addreja all orders to THOMAS ROLLITT WAKANUF ROLLER FLOUR] MILLS, ARHBUJRTON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleased Ho supply you with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAN & SHARPB, at lowest current rates. FOR THE CONVENIENCE OP FARMERS DOING GRISTING, I have arranged to keep a supply of Flour Bran, and Sharps at fche Stores of the N.Z. Farmers' Association, West Street, when Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholders, can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Brw», and Sharps in exchange. THOMAS~ROLUTT, WAKINOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 285 ASHBURTON. (s*%s?& Sound the J?%, PRAiSES £sW* of PURE CEYLON OH BLENDED TYUNEST~New Oatmeal, 251b bags 2s 6d V Roller Flour, 200b bags 13s; 1001b 7s 6d; 50iba 3a lOd ; 2o\bs 2s, and furtfatr redactions by the ton at Flitches, Bros*, Cash Supply Stores. TXT ANTED KNOWN. - Th*6 anything T V you want in Drapery or (Olethißg can »c bought very cheap at MmlHßii AND Turner's removing Sale. Remnants pi: pJI kinds and Nibbles in every Department. Call early. Lots of lines siready cleared. come first served.