Commercial.

ABHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

The Ashbarton Agency of tha New Z^alnad Farmers' Co-opemtive Aaapciaiinn ot Canter bury, Ltd, quote aav follows on June 28, 1900:- Whe it—New. Prime milling Pearl .„ 2s 2J to 2^ 3<l   Tuscan... 2s3i tn2<4l , 8 „ Hunter'B 2« Id to 2s 2d OAts—Duna ... Is 41 to 1' 51

Danish Is 4 1 to Is 5J Canadians Is 61 Sp^rrowbilla If* 51 Barley—Malting, prime 2a Inferior 1b fid Pens—Partridge, 2i 3d • CJlmfl—Good ra'bheaf 45s to 47* 61 Qrasa Seed -o>d pabtare, Is 9;1 to 2s New „ la 3d to Is 6d The above are prices current paid to farmera en trucks &t Asbburton t

THE ASfikUKTGS • FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 1900

Printed and published by Hsnby Wuxis Peter Street,. Aahburton, for the Pro* prietors, at their Printing Offibe, Btfnwlt Sbrett, Aihburton. FRIDAY, oe 29, ttOQ



Iyi>fi Extract. Under the distinguished patronage of Hie Majesty the King of Italy, aa per communica tion mado by the Minister for Foroigu Affaire through the Conaul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities al! ovsr thn Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract jx the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oila. In order that these crude oiln may not bo taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE BUOALVPT EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the FruseianGovcrmnen to be of perfectly pure origin, &«s pc itiforaisbion forwarded to us through th fjcfi^ai as M.i'b'M'rat.-, Mfcrrb 2, IB'JH, w It is proved by '.eat* by tliei JMo<'Ucs.l Client of tha Universities at. Bonn and Greifawaicl Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schalz,Profoß«or of i'arnuoology, at Bop, and Professor Dre Mossier, Director mf the Medical CJinics at Greifswald, that only products that are faturated with oxygen aad frscd of acide, resinous and other eubslancos, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the danative qualities proper to the plan, AUcrude oils, orsooaHod Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named «»uthoritic9, Among the turpentines, which %te abandoned long since aa an internal medicament. These crude oils, or so nailed Eucalypti Kxtracte, are discernible :— 1 By their deficienoy in pungent odour— whioh our prodacfc, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops moab freely through its surplus oxygen. 2 By their alcoholic Una and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density through tuo presence of acids, 3 By their taste, the result of ths contracting tendency of resins and tennateg. j Xf these crude oils, so-c !od eucalypti extracts, are applied by mista ;e in cases of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal ioflamations, dysentery, etc., the ci»n »ea«enoca are most appalling. For safety take ask always for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, — Sanduret Victoria, Australia. SANDEii & SONS.



D LAVILLE'S (3|) LIQUOR Has a world-wide reputation as being the best specific. LITERATUBE ON APPLICATION F. COWAR & FILS, 20, Rue dcs Fos?6s-St-Jaeques, PARIS ANO OF ALL CHEMISTS 528 THE KAFIIJ LTGHTKING GLOSS Tr'B OSI-Y RET.IABtit SHIRT POLISH IN TUB WOULD. TV/TRS MIL; E3, of Dunidin, iho Pro fessional L-.undreis, says ;—lt is the best I have ever v cd. It makes Shirt Ironing a pleasure. Wiae Mothers and Sisters try is and save your strength, temper, and patience Once tried, always a~ed. Sold in Tins afc SHEARMAN BROS' & JOHN ORE & CO. 5J36 fTiHBI upexpired portion of Appropriation, JL being about £170 repayable by monthly instalments without interest, in the Indus trial BuiidtDg Society, and two shares. Apply to T. BULLOCK' " foe sale ; TOWN PROPERTY. ' SECTION and Cottage, centrally ; situated in Moore Street. £150 price wanted for Town Section 334, contaiuing £ acre, conveniently si.uated in Mooro Street, on which is erected a cottage, etc. Terms Liberal. T. BULLOCK, Agent. To those desirous of Purchasing Property near Town. QrV ACRES Q^V O I ACRES Q # Four AlloHnenfe, originally pirt of the well-known Grove F«rm I l.state. SITUATED below Tinwald, fronting Graham's Road, being Lota 21 22, 41 and 42, on original tale plan of tha Estate, the property of Mr J W Rogers. There ia a farm house, stable with loft overhead, piggeries, and other improve ments erected on the property. . Offers are invited for the purchase of the whole or any of the allotments. Very easy terms of paymect can be arranged. Full particulars furnished by the undersigned. _ MURGATROYD BROS. WOOL BROKERS & FELLMONGERS Cukistchurch, Auckland, Patea, etc BEG to inform tho FARMERS AND BUTCHKRS of the Aahburtori Die trictthab they have decided to Establish a WOOL & SKIN COLLECTING AGENCY IN ASHBURTON, and in furtherance of this object have ap pointed Mr C. E. Kendall aa Buyer, who will bo ia constant attendance at the'below address, prepared to Purchase for Caeb, SHEEP BKINSI, HIDES, ROUGH FAT, TALLOW, HORSE-HAIR, Etc, At; Highest Rates Current. MURGATKOYD BKOS, 3 NEXT RULE'S BUTCHERS SHOP. Burnett Street, Ashburton,



THE DECLARATION OF PEACE WILL BE A. v Great Bay" in Aslibnrton. ,BE PREPABEJD FOR THIS AND VISIT " THE CORNER." il/HERB WE HOLD LARGE ASSORTMENTS OF Pretoria Hats, Lancer Felts, .EoseiteSj Johannesburg Badges, FLAGS IN ALL SIZES, Etc. WE would "specially" remind our Lady friends to invest in some of our WINTER UNDERCLOTHING Which has been specially selected by us to suit this district, and is meeting with READY SALE. JUST OPENED— 103 JDczen Ladies, Children's,and tfen's « OOSY SLIPPERS,",for Winter Evenings. All prices, all siz°s. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT IN FULL SWING, AT PBXCES TO (SUIT NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD



GOOD NEWS FROM THE FRONT. liruger learns that the Bridbh mean to get Justice for all in South Africa. WE HOPE the People o! Ashburton have learned that we give Justice to our Customers in all our numerous lines. We have just landed, per the s a " Whakatane," the finest assortment of Brasa and Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town. Latest styles and designs. Direct from the Manufacturers in Birmingham. Oall early and see for yourselves. Aboat 100 Bedsteads to choose from ; all sizes; all prices. EEDDING of all kinds kept in stock and made on the premises We hive also just received a choice shipment, per the s s Kangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, UTREOHT VELVETS, CRETTONES, 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 FURNITUBE in 1 up-to date styles, at ;owest prices, on shortest notice. 1 Linoleums, Oilcloths, Rugs, Mats, Matting, Carpets, etc, just opened, New ! patterns, grand designs, per s s " lonio.' At the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice assort-: mont of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have just opened up in splendid order, j Oh 11 and inspect them. For Bedroom Wnm, snd Tea Warp, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed acd unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buying else : wl ere. I Pictures framed in latest s'ylep. Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to choose from. ! Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Folding Chairs, Camp Stools and i Wicker Chairs, Bamboo Tables, and Flower Stands with fancy sUud and 1 nankin" pols, a'so a few Bamboo Overmantles. Bamboo Cornice Poles, al' ■■ azos and prices i Duche^e Tables and Chests, Washstands and Wardrobes, kept in stock and ! made to order in any design. Perambulators, Go-Oarts, Children's Chairs of all kinds, at various prices. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, AT T. H. U.JMDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRSD ST RKET, opposite Aboadb. I  «-»««„«-——™— SMOKE ONLY NEW _ w _VENUS k PERFECT TOBACCO. w.rere-~^,.. ■■ *■■■>....— ■ ■■«!■■ ■■■■■■■■—»»«»■■■ ■ .in—■■■»■' immmfmcm TfiE NEW DRAPERY." A Beautiful EVENING DRESS WINDOW. B|O METH IN G HEW AND CHASTE. MITCHELL & TURNER.



PROCLAMATION OF PEACE! npHERE is nothing more conducive to peace than to givo the Ladies Goods X a* Bargain Prices. Then to the thrifty and wise who want to save money, go at once and make your purchases from GEORGE, DUNCAN & Co,, "THE PEOPLE'S DRAPEBB," IGNORED STREET, ASBBURTON, OPPOSITE AROADE. JUST ABRlVED—Special Shipment of jib linos ia Faced Meltons and Serge Dress Materials, 42 inches wide, fashionable colors. Now note the price-4s lid the full Dress, better qualities at 6s 9d ar d 8a lid 'ull Dress, worth double ; oome and see Job priceß to clear Ladies' Capes and Jackets from 5a 9d upwards; prices will astonish you Ladies' Fur Necklets (special purchase) from 2» 6d to 6a 6d Women's Black Cashmere Ribbed Hose, seamless feet, Is pair , White Muslin Apron (Embroidery trimmed) la and la 1 3d. going quickly Ladies' Black Cashmere Gloves 6d pair; Lawn Handkerohiefs Is 6d dozen NOTlCE!—Geotgje Duncan & Co, have gob the reputation for Selling Coloßial White BLANKETS Cheaper than any firm in Canterbury. Proof iB the 1 prices—Single Beds 13s lid pair, Double Beds 19s lid pair ; please note, cannot be replaced ' under 4s to 6s more per pair when our present stock is sold out SHOWIKG EXTRAORDINARY GOOD VALUE IN THE FOLLOWING LINES, viKi— Colonial Flannels from lOfd, Flannelettes from 2§J. We are the noted house fop these Goods 2 Yarda Wide Fine Grey Twill Sheetings from 10|d Unbleached Linen Tabling ll£d ; Art Muslins, in great variety, from 2£d yard Cretonnes 3f i ; White and Grey Calicoes from 2d yard ; Roller Towelling 3|d SPECIAL NOTICE FOR DRESSMAKERS-Slate Linings from 3|d, Al value White and Grey Turkish Towels from 4|d, Toilet Covers from B|d, Ancimaoceesarß from ?id ladies' Corsets from 29 6d, Ladies' "hard wear" Umbrellas from 2s ltd Exceptional good value in Bush and Bed Rugs from 6b 6d White Satin and Honeycomb Quilts from 4j 6d, Tapestry Qai'ta from 5s 6d Direct shipment of Nottingham Lacs Curtains from 19 6^l, lovely patterns, and at jib price?; Reversible Cretonne Curtains 5s 6d pair MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING~Note Prices Onehunga Tweed Trousers 7s 6d, New Sac Suits 32s 61, Boys' Knicker Suits 13s 6d Man's Dennn Overalls 3a lid, Mole Trousers 5j lid, Persian C^rd Trousers 6a 6i Men's Brown Cotton Drawers Is lid, Men's Merino do. 2i 61, L^mbswool do, special job line, 2i 9d, Colonial (Kaiapoi make) 3a 6d upwards , Fancy Cotton Shirts, Cols, Is lid ; Leather do, 2s 6.1 upwards ; Union do, 2s lid up wards ; Flannel Unders 3s 6d upwards; Kaiapoi PlairHng Drawers 5a 6! Men's Mufflers from Is ; Samson Braces ; Boys' 6d, Men's Is Men's Wool Knitted Sookß, double heels, ll|i pair; Men's Handkerohiefe 4^l upwards SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT CLKARING SALE OF IRONMONGERY & TIN WARN hardleylbrothers WILL Hold a Clearing Sale for ONE MONTH ONLY, prior to fio»I Alteration to Premises, also to make room for Large Shipments to arrive shortly. 27 Hand ?aws, reduced to 28 0J Galvanised Buckets from ls*6d Carpenter's Brace, 2a 6d Tin Bowls 4d, 6d, 8d Door Locks from la 6d Frying Pans from la Fgg Beaters from 3d Wringers from 13s 6d Glass Cutters and Tin Openers from 6d Register Grates, Ranges, Fenders, etc., at Reduced Rates. REMEMBER—FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. HARDLEY BROS., East Street.—Manufacturers of Tanks, Baths, SpoutiDg, Ridging, etc—East St s^¥ /pflfcTuj Insurant fl'WWiiT ESTABLISH ID" «- - 185 9 CAPITAL^ONB"MILLION. THE PBEMIEB k^jTwEAUIRIEBT OOWSIAh COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBHRALITY. PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— ,6400,060. FIRM AND MARINE RISES. ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, 1 HHKE HIiSCG MACHINES, &0., AOOSPTKD AT LOWEST CURRENT JBaTIS E W. HANMBR 4GENT, — 28.000 nil BbMI i IN USB IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 2ft 6i no setting Required. W'tb Stove Pipe can be worked oat in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Oast 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, LTD., SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, Princes Street, DUNIDIN, Bxrunmnvva • "7""""""'•'T *.' /COUNSEL THAT IS BRIMFUL OF UREWORKS in great variety ab Ij WI HDOM use only Hondai-Lanka Fletohek BBOS.-.Oracl £ ers 2d and and sealed Ja »nd JU wUI 3d per packet or Is 9d or &9d per dozen ; f „ T p t ,, Ba{iißfaction y equa i led Wheels, Bine Lights, etc. e £ gen uine pwket and box.



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, • ARE THE BEST T^OR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can bo mad 3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. WATIBFAOTION GIVEN EVEKYWHBKE LAST SEASON. MANURE GAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or 2 Owt. SAOKS Orders received b/ £'ESIKX>]L.AINI>JSR BBOH., Limited., DAVID THOMAS, OR TBLE JN.SR. FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE i) SHOCIATION OF CAJNXJiSBtBCJIftY, Limited., OANTBRBUBY FROZEN MEAT AKD DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary. HULLOWAY'S OINTMENT !S A REAL BOON To Sufferers from LUMBAGO, SCIATICA, CL4NDIIAR SWELLINGS, PILES, FISTULAS, & Its soothing and healing powers are simply marvellous, and . THERE IS MAGIC IH ITS TOUCH When applied to otsßj^S, SCALDS, COTS, POISONED WQUVDS, £* "SaJaufactured only at 78, New Oxford Street. London. S'iW by all nir.mists and Medicine Vetvlcti. THE AFFLICTED KEJOICE ! fx)— THE POLYPaTHS HAVE CAPTURED the HEARTS of the PEOPLE of CANTERBURY. COMING FROM ALL° OVER THE COLONY TO THE POLYPATHIC MEDICAL INSTITUTE N.Z. BRANCH- Corner of Latimcr Square & Gloucester fetreet, CHRISTCHURCB FQLTPATHIC, the NEW METHOD OF sgsi BE AI IKGr, is the «urest and moat rapid System as <*" JteMfr*\& is cures with absolute ccrtain'y euch diseases aa ® g^Qsy%^jijk&2B%L&Jee{fo^ Career, Epilepsy, ar;d Asthma, incurable andßr the °id fJ6?tm, as well as ali Chronic and Nervous J^^t^^^S^^^pS Ccmolaiiils of Womm and Men. MORE CURES iM§^§£lsS§a&bS« MADE BY POLYPATEY than any OTHER " i^^^^^^^^^Q SYSTEM IN THE WORLD. SJ®^^S^^^^^^^^3 The wisest, best educated, and most enlightened iM'^^^^^X^^^^^^M, FeoP^e aro becoming converts to those new vriKcipl'es and methods which are .supported by such t^Jj^^^^^^^^^^^^ m overwhelmirg evidence, sustained by the public, \S^^^^^^^^W^ofW w^o have had an opportunity of testing the remarkable 6uccceß If the POLYPATHIO SYS IIM Ip^Sa^^®^^. I!^^^ Their wonderful fuccess lias spread like wildfire JpSiiii : w throi gh aa enlightened .comniunity, and amongst Igjliyi tho^e who had given up all hopes of ever being well BBS^sH^l^^^^^^^^K %m &9.Aini and thi-y are by hundreds availing themselves W^S^f^^^^V ot the PO^YPATHIO SYSTEM of treating Chronic ra^^ H^|^^^^t|^ Diseases, which has proved to be the surest, quickest, Srfl^^m^-^^^^^"^* sn(* mosc relirblo means of Cure ever tffered an im^j2^^^^^^^o^^%- ■' '< fflicted people. When eick, is the time we need the L^^^Ste^^^^S^C^^^ est a^Vlce aE<^ treatment. Therefore we say: ./■ Inform yourselvfs, you who are sick, write to the •^----^Bsi^^n^^'^, 7 c POLYPATHJO INSTITUTE, »nd then accept proofs «EEail£s£ctea!£»Sitel^l: c f t j. e m y=terious Fkill—inore convincing than words — that ia'poeseesed by the Polypaths. They treat all Female Ailments by the Polypathlc Method, which does away with *11 examination and all local treatmentr They aleodesire to impress upon all men who are suffering that: they have the justly celebrated Hindoo Remedy, co well and favourably known in the Old World as the " Anti-Agnecbal Tabloid Method." All desiring to test the system will have such opportunity. If'you cannot Visit, WRITE for Question List to Chrlstchurch, with Stamped Envelope, and you will receive an immediate reply. Medicine packed Free from Observation. Carriage Paid Parcel Post. THOUSANDS CURED ANNUALLY BY LETTER. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TB the Mosb RELIABLE House for GOOD AND CHEAP BODIES. 0 aim is to give you the best value for littlb money. HONFSTY is oar Polio We wil' not Guarantee you an article unless we know ib will give you every Satia aobion, One Trial is all we ask—Our Goods Sell themselves, vH«-«otaw-j. MELLOR,



MISS CARSON. 'TUSACHER of Pianoforte and Organ A For terms, etc., apply »«, Residence "rner of Wi!ls and William Street nea Wakanui Boad East, WANTED Known-TUt J. McisOH "aui received a large supply of Summer Boots and Shoes, suitable for the Holidays. They are all of th« beet brands and makers, and neve squalled in ABhburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker in the town, thus given him superiority an* "; facility to know best what to get. Sherd tore the public have no need to woudee where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes Discount for cash as tuual. Repairs done it oDce. Beat Sole Leather used and work nnnship, at lhe Hall, East Street, Ash. barton Established 1876. ~ FOR CHRISTtfJTTpRESBNra AVD NEW FEAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESENIS GO TO GEORGE JESSON, East! Street, Ashbnrton, THE OHEAPHJSt"pL!OE IN lOWN OB WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Deacription. ____prSPEOTTON INVITED.' FOR SALE PRIVATELYs I AM now prepared to treat privately for the unsold portion of Mb Isaac Sab. gents property, comprising:-. '<ot 3 —Greenatreet's Farm, containing 150 LofcJ e ~f orth River:; Farm, containing 81 E. W. HANMER« S. H, GKAVES, SHABEBBOKER AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. BELIAELE Information on Dredgta Stocks. Corresponderce Invited. Codes : Bedford McNeiH'e, Morefng and Neal'a, A. B.C. Code (fourth Edition. MR ALBERT ROBERTS, ABfeburton Representative Telegraphic Address: GRAVES. Chrhtchurch. 3 21 CHEAP WINTER FIRING, new motSt bomebs * COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the'l* twelve months IT IS DSEi) EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Besb and Cheapest Steam xnd Household Coa! in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Canto iury Floor Mills. GIVES SPLENDID REBULTB WHITE FOR PRICES TO Q. T, PABK, MOUND BOM RS. TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY, I BEG to Inform yon that I have severed 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 tin property of the Bank of New Zealand Asset* Board, is still trading under the name of RolHtt & Co., so to avoid confusion witk correspondence, I would like to ask you to addrejs all orders to THOMAS ROLLITI^ WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBUBTON On and after October Ist, I shall bepleutd '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, Bruu and Sharps in exchange. THOMAS'ROLUTT. WAK&NOI ROLLER FXOUR MILLS 9 285 ASHBETRTON. 4 Cinnamon Core, Wahoo, Koolibah • Benjamin Gum go 2 AfIUGBTOJf DBuoCb. r^Psr d people J^k Pft&iSES OF PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED