THE ASHBtIRTON GtJAEDIAN •■ OTUBSDaY, MAECS I, 1900

Printed and published by Hinry Willis o P«ter Street, Ashburton, for the Propri • ton, »t tbetr Printing Office, BarneU Street, Aibbarton, THURSDAY, Mftioh 8, 1900



GRAIN AND PRODUOK BKOK.I X, k\ GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, ! Tanceed Street, Abhbcrton. BAMPLES of Wheat, Oats, Barley, Clovers, and other Seeds submitted to Bayers; highest prices obtained. I have been appointed Agent in Ashburton by the Government Poultry Expert re ship* meat of Poultry to the Home Market. This industry is going to be a big one soon. Poultry breeders should Gall and get) ful particulars. I am Agent for Meiers D and W Gibbs' (of London) Sheep Dips. If you want your wool to took well, shear well, and aell well, me ■ . GlbbM' Sheep J»lp, (Established in PIS) (The cheapest and moat effective Dip in the market. A Client writes to the Manager ol Ihe Otago Farmers' Co-Op. Company as follows:—"In response to your enquiries tonoerniog the results produced by the use of Gibbs' Dip on ray cheep, which were very bad with ticks—Upon the following morning of the dipping I examined a number of the animals carefully, and could not find any live ticks. The sheep in question were folly woolled when dipped, and as you know were afterwards exhibited at the Manitoto A and FSlhow, where they all secured prizes in Sfceir respective classes. I would have readily offered anyona £1 each for every live tick they could find. Xam well satisfied with the Dip, and can confidently recommend it as c thoroughly effectual preparation, which leaves th« wool in good condition — (Signed; Edward Dow, Ranfarly, Central Otago I am Buying Agent for all classes oj Merchandise in the British, American, and Continental Market. Indents a specialty. Get your goods direct from the manufactareri and save money. *w A Few Articles You Should Use :— Use Gibbs' Bhdep Dip Use Richmond and Co, London, Gas Stovei Uie Henry Wells Oil Co. (London) Oili for machinery Use J Holiiß and Sons' Bicycles, "Th< Hollis," easy terma Use S MoCausland (Belfast) Field anc Garden Seeds Use Murchison's Scrub Exterminator ot California!! Thistles Use Knowles (Melbourne) Spray Pumps is the Orchard Use Rnowle* (Melbourne) Insecticides on American Blight Use Preservatis for preserving Butter Use Petaluma (America's beet) Inoubaton for raising Chickens Usa Kemp's Sheep Branding Liquid to brand your sheep Use Jadoo Fibre to grow Pot Plant* Use Clark's Calf Feeders to rear Calves Use Normal Powder Company's Cartridge! when out noating Uae Norton's Egg Preservative to preserve Use K.empthorne'B Crushed Bones and Poultry Spioe in the Poultry Yard Come to me for Flour, Bran. Pollard, Oats, Chick Wheat, Potatoes, Chaff. 2 1( D 1 LAVILLE'S (fe) UQUOB Has a world-wide reputation as being the best specific. LITERATURE ON APPLICATION F. OOMAR & FILS, SO, Ruo its Fosste-St-Jiequts, PARIS AND OF ALL. CHEMISTS J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGNWRITER, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to theii interest to consult J. L. HIGGS. as lv does tb« work himself, therefore there it no second profit to pay. His ability is well known as tormerlj signwrlter to Mr J. Wilson, with whoa he has severed ail connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all classes of painting and house decorations. artist's materials, and uwb esigns in WALL PAPERS, in stock. T ANCBEIT" STBEET. MISS M. RICHARDSON, mEACHBK OF PIANO. Apply Belt Road, Alienton. Terms on application. First term commences onjlat February. 1 SC M±4B JOHNSTON""" rfIIACHER of the Pianoforte and Biaging, Havelook Street. _____ _ BUILDING Allotments near the Canter bury Mills, No 39, 40, 54, 55, each containing | acre, having two frontages on Roads running through block known as W&lsh's paddock. Good Land—Healthy position. m _____^ T. BULLOCK. TO LET OFFICE or Small Shop in Arcade. Pos session can be given next woek. Apply, T. BULLOCK. . EOJtl SA~LE~ " ' /"IQTTAGE and Section Eton Street, \J Hampstead. Offers are invited for the purchase of Lot 93, containing 33 perches, fronting Eton Street, Hatnpstead, with 4 roomed cottage thereon, the pro ptrty of Mrs Andrews. It is situated juet off the Wakanui Road. Particulars re terms &a, turniihed on application. T. BULLOCK " * "Mo'jM^y. SPECIAL Sum of £550 to Lend on approved Freehold Security. T. BULLOCK^ 1 FOE SALE, ODINWALD' SECTION and Cottage, centrally situated Bear the Railway Station, and adjoining the Hotel property, being Lot 42, containing 35 perches, fronting Graham's Boa<J, with small Cottage with veranhah erected thereon. Liber*! termii „ T, BULLOCK.



1 AN ABSENT-MINDED BEGGAR • ■ . FORGETS THAT SHEARMAN BROS.' SPECIALTY IS j Pine Ceylon Teas, Or th*t they keep the largest SUPPLIES in all kinds and qualities Q-QI2T&, SOUTH of the line. But they have other LITTLE THINGS BEHIND THEM, SUCH AS GBOOEEIES, IRONMONGERY, LAS-WARE BNAMELWABE, CROCKERY, BSUSHWAKE, WINEH & SPIRITS By purchasing the above Goods from os at the lowest Oash Prices our Friends will always find it PAY! PAY! PAY! BELFAST AND FAIRPIELD FREEZING WORkS MANURES, ARE THE BEST "CI)R TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANUBE can be uaacb for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE OAN BE SUPPLIKD IN 1 Owt, or 2,Cwt. SACKS. Orders received b/ FRIBDLAMUKB MHOS*., Limited., DAVID THOMAS, OR i/THia IS/JL, FABMEBH CO-i»JPJKIO ATIYE A «»OCIA!ION OF'CANTEHBCJBY, Limited., OANTEBBUBY &ROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE KXPORT [COMPANY. LIMITED 880 ' F. WAY MOUTH Secretary. feECUttlfi A foHAKK; OF THE PROFITS OF THri Australian Mutual Provident Society FOR THE CURR'NI? YtfAR, BY EFFECTING A LIFE ASSURaVCK POLICY WITH THaT OFFICE BEFORE THE CI/^E ( F THE YEAR. N^TF- The &mouat of PROFIT distribute d amongst the Volicyholdera for the ONE YEAR 1898 exceeded Four Hundred and Seventy-Nine Thousand Pounds Cash. ACTUAL ~E° X A MPLEB OF BONUS DECLARED as at 31-.t Dtcember, 1898, on Whole-Life Policies tfficted dutlt:g October, November, and December. 1898. «,. ». -... — Rbtbrsionabt Polict No. Sum Assubed. Pbimiom Paid Bonus. ""' £ £ b. d. £ 8 . d. 405 954 ; 23 400 8 18 5 14 0 405951 25 1000 21 6 8 14 16 0 406034 26 600 13 2 6 8 18 0 405791 27 300 614 3 4 6 0 405 771 32 5000 126 3 2 67 14 0 406|164 1 40 _500_ 16 2 1 6 12 0 Bonuses Vest when Policies hare been Two (2) Years in Force.! C3T REMEMBER the Name of Office and Addrets, because NO OTHER Aastralaaian Mutual Office DIVIDES PROFITS YEARLY. Branch Offioi-OCSTOM-HODSK QUaY, WELLINGTON. EDWARD W, LOWiG, Resident Secretary. District Office—CHRISTOHURCH. JAMKS HaIR, Diatriot Secretary. «ABT H. M. JONKS. st^t BICYCLES. BICYCLES. —BICYCLE S.i= TTATING RECEIVED A SHIPMENT OF THE FAMOUS " ARENA " CYCLES, I am prepared to offer these Machines at a very Low figure to secure quick Sale and Prompt Eeturns THESE Cycles are WelJ-Made, Up-tc-Date, Strong, Rigid, Lighb and Easy Running, and fitted with Morgan and Wright Tyres, and iqaal to ary £20 in the market. These Bicycles are offered at the very Low Price of £10 GASH- TERMS OAN BE ARRANGED. THIS is an opportunity to secure a well-bnilt serviceable Machine afc Bed-Rock Prices. I am prepared to indent those Oyclee, Ladles' or Gentlemen's, a a lower price. IERMS ON APPIIOATION. ORDER EARLY FOB NFXT SEASON. Agent for Milner and Thompson's Organs and Pianos. H. M. JONES.



A MERRY CHRISTMAS 1 TO ALL. —<oj- DON'T FORGET npO Call and See our Stocks of^FANCY GOODS, suitable for PBESENTS, and those preparing for Friends should see us for BEDSTEAD % BEDDING, AND ALL OTHEB HOUSEHOLD FUBHISHINGS PERAMBULATORS PIANOS, . SEWING MACHINES FANCY CHAIRS; *S^_SgrSflf DRAWING BOOM DINING ROOM WIOKER OH AIRS. FURNITURE, Etc. Carpets* Linoleums: Rugs, Mats, Etc. USE ARRIVED~A LARGE,ASSGRTMENT OP BAMBO TERANDA BLINDS T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Arcade. OUR COMPLIMENTS TO LADIES RESIDING IN THE COUNTRY, And we beg to remind them that oar GREAT ANNUAL SALE OF ENTIRE EXISTING STOCKS (including Balance of our Lovely Summer Goods) IS NOW ON! .NOW ON "TTTTE ARE PROUD TO THINK THAT THE FIRM OF W. STRANGE & CO. is 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 po3t free on application), see what . we have to sel), make your selection, write down your requirements, "* enclose remittance to value oi goods (P. 0.0, Postal note or Postage Stamps will do) and Post to us 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 a«d keep your custom, you may be quite sure we 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 Other 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 one, too 1 W. STRANGE & C<X OHRISTOHUROH. LAST 14 D AYS OE ANDREW ORE'S GREAT SALE OF High Class Drapery, Clothing & Boots, .—... i/M TMMENSE SUCCESSiOF THIS GREAT SALE. SHOP CROWDED DAILY. Lace Curtaina from ... ... ... Is lid per pair Magnificent lot of Raw Prints... ... ... 4|d per yard. Ladies' Black Drees Goods very much reduced. Ladies' Jackets, formerly 30s, 403, and 50s, now 12s 6dand 15s. Ribbons, 1080 yards, at 4£d and 6d, less than half price. Ladies' dollars ... ... ... .„ Id each. Ladies' Gloves from ... ... ... ... Sdperpair. fj&dies' Corsets from la. Is 6.1, Is lid, worth double, Ladles' Shoes (guaranteed) 5s 9d, worth 8s 6d. Ladies' Boots anl Shoes of all kinds, genuine bargains. Blankets at greatly reduced prices. Flannels at less than old prices, notwithstanding the rise in wool. Contingent Ties and Medals in great variety. Men's Salts, Colonial made .. .... ... 22s 6d Suits to order from ... ... ... ... 60a and 70a Dressmaking in Full Swing, Satisfaction Guaranteed. AGENT FOR CRESCENT BIOYOLE3. BEST MADE—£I7 10s. 100,000 SOLD LAST YEAR. NNH—iMOW #rt ••■■■••"■■l ANDREW ORR.



New Premises. New Premises. SALE! SALE! SALE! .. THE OLD MUST GIVE PLAOP TO THE NEW. npHE BUILDERS being ready 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. ELECTBO-PLATED WARE.—AiI Genuine Goods. BOHEMIAN GLASSWARE FENDERS & FIRE IRONS.—Splendid Value. Also—The Whole of our Stock of WALL PAPERS at present in'Jihe racks. To those who wish to decorate their homes, now is the time. „■»■ W. H. COLLINS & CO., HARDWARE EMPORIUM, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, s Telephone;—l4 and 15. . P.O. 80x—35. / — 25,000 COOKING UUlUfll RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLON* te^ —-ii=i THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 2ffc NO SETTINGMREQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can bo worked oat n the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Cop or Boilers, The Copper Boilars are la?^e and Di ens 1 REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or doable ovens. High or low pressure boilers 111 II ■■ l'fl* ■■ I"!' Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., BOUTHEND FOUNDRY, Princks Street, DUNEDIN, MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE I ' 111 jfe j***^ fjf A f* J•#* *• * *^^^^^^^I!b -:t' THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, XS the Most RELIABLE House for GOOD|AND CBEAP a BO3TS. O aim is to give you the best value for litt&e monbt. HONESTY is oai Polio We ml' not Guarantee you an article unless we know it willgive you every'^atis aotion. One TrlalJß all we aßk—Our Gooda^Sell themaelves. la-HOTBTHEADDK^- J MELLOR, ODANORED BTFEF ASHBUFT3N



THE A£l£L COivFKO ■• lOKlRY;; rjiHR RBu *EBHMENT ROOMS for tU ' reception of Ladies are now completed. Fruib Salad, Ice Cream, Summer Drinks, and all the latest Fruits iti season at tl« . Misses Pages' New Shop, lately oco ipitd by Coopm Bbcs, East Street, next Oraighead & Berry«an. . ■;' i gg Established loiu. FOR OHRISTM~PRESENTS ,^D »EW FEAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESENTS i «O TO GEORGE JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashbnrton, THE OHEAPEST"PLAOE IN JOWN OJR FAICfIES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION" INVITED; "*■■* ■ 1 H. UNDJBILL AfcJD CO., TTIURNISHING UNDERTAKERS Jj URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORSD STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND.^ Pouched Coffina a Specialty. A Choice Aeeortment of Artificial V^natha a Stock. , ' ;■ Private Address, Peter Btreet, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; alto oare «f Mr T. Aodrews, East Belt. 2 CHBAP MONEY! CHEAP MONEY OHEAP MONET IN BUMS JF *> £10,000, ON 7 COUNTRY, CITY, AKD SUBURBAN FBEEHOLD, At m per cent. Terms of repayment of the moat liberal character, which can be aacertained on enquiry. T7IOR FORMS OF APPLICATION ASD " FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christchuroh, J. H. RICHARDSON, overnment iDsurance Commissioner. 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 over seven years, and hare PURCHASED from &Ir Edwin Ihotnaa the WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which is the property of the Bank of New Zealand Assets Board, is Btill trading under the name of Rollitt & Co., so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to addreja all orders to THOMAS ROLLITI; WAKANUF ROLLER FLOUR MIiLS, ASHBUfiTON 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, where Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholders can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Bran, and Sharps iv exchange. rHOMABIOLUTT. WAKINOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 3 265 ASHBURTON. f^|3sj Sound th: PURE CEYtON OR BLESDED The great success of Chamberlain's Collo Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in the treat, menb of bowel complaints has made it standard over the greater part of the oiviltsed world. For sale by Ashburton Drug Co. MISS CARSON, mEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence, Corner of Wills and William Streets near Wakanui Road East,