THE ASHBOBTOR OTABDIAH t FBIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1900

Printed and published by Hbnry Willis > { Peber Street, Aehburtou, for the Proprk. ton, »t their Printing Offioe, Burnt« Strwti, Aihborton. FRIDAY, Ftbfany 85,1800



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD "FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TjlOR TURNIP, RAPE WHBAT, AND ANY OTH R CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be macto for any kind of Soil, or description of crop, SATISFACTION GIVEN EViRYWHERE LAST SEASON. j M INURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Gwt. or 2 Owt. SACKS Orders received by ITlHlEiDl^YlVrHtll* BKOH, UmUert.., DAVID THOMAS, OR TUBS N.Sfc. JE\AJERMJER» CO-i»PISBATIVE J SJSOCIATIOIV OF CANTERBURY, Limited., CANTERBURY *FROZBN MEAT AND DAItiY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 V. WAYMOUTH Sectary. - 25,000 ORIfIH COOKING Ulftllfll RANGES IN USE IW THIS COLON* f i , °~ ' -~" _________ ' •MACI.IOCM l» fc' I*-* I | ■^m- itaufiS THEY BURN LIGNIfE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 2ft no settingTeequired. With Stove Pipe can bo worked oat n the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Gait Iron or Cop er Boilers. The Copper Boilers are la-43 %ni Ci >.• end REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. I Made in all sizes, single or doable ovens. High or low pressure boilers Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., BOUTHEND FOUNDRY. Prihcb» Stkeet, DDNBDIN. NOT EVEN • • • AN ABSENT-MINDED BEGGAR ■ • . FORGETS THAT SHEARMAN BROS.' SPECIALTY IS Pure Ceylon Teas, Or that they keep the largest SUPPLIES in all kinds and qualities GOING, SQTJTH of the line. But they have other LITTLE THONGS BEHIND THEM, SUOH AS GROCEKIES, IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, ENAMEL WARE, CROCKERY, BSUSHWARE; WINES & SPIRITS. By purchasing the above Goods from us at the lowest Oash Prices our Friends will always find it PAY! PAY! PAY!



PBEVtHT nil \^. ':•''"£it' Preserve a fcoaltt;y tic's.- :•> th-i consti tntlon during tl;o pc-1-. < el 'J"aotL::ig. The wov.lrj 'MOH'! " " ~" f ■ " h.;, GHEM'ST, V1,.1"r.r:-i, -V^r-;^ Alto eligraveil on Vt- '.'■■■■• '■ ■' • -,..; t ANTED KNOWN""Thab those who watifc cheap Drapery or Clothing should pay us an early visit, as we shall •oon be "Moving on," — Mitcbbll k QfrftKKft



PARLIAMENTARY Decision against JT Trading Coupons. No such legislation neoesßary in the case of & straigh-ouc system of giving Cash Discount at the rate of la in tne found off every purchase of Ninepecce worth and over. The same all round ster! ---t ing value as usual in General Drapery. CiothiDg, Boots, etc., ab H. C. Barbetts (late Barrett Bros.) "The Hall," East Street. OA acre's o7\~ #U ACRES #(J WELL situated on Racecourse Road, together with Dwelling House of 5 rooms, verandah, etc. This not having bean disposed of on Saturday, offers are invited for the purchase of same. It is conveniently situated near town. Liberal terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application. QC» BULLOCK I



A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. |n||-|-||| ,q\ DON'T FORGET mO Call and See our stocks of FANCY GOODS, suitable for PRRSiiNIS, and those preparing for Friends should see us for BEDSTEADS, BEDDING, AN!) ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLD HJBNISHINGS PSHiMBULVFORS, jjjj^^. 1 -"/** PIANOS, IWING MVOBINiO FANCY OBAIRS ' D^A WING R (O y^^^S^^ DINING ROOM WICKER CHAIRS. FURNITURE, Etc Carpets. Linoleums, Rugs, Mats, Etc. U3T ARRIVED—A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF BAMBO VERANDA BLINDB T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED_STREET. opposite Aroapb. OUR COMPLIMENTS TO LADIES RESIDING IN THE COUNTRY, And we beg to remind them that our GREAT ANNUAL SALE OF ENTIRE EX [STING STOCKS (including Balance of oar Lovely Summer Goods) IS NOW ON-' NOW ON TT^E 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 deaire is that LADIES RESIDENT IN THE COUNTRY should participate in the benefits offered by this Great Sale I 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 Catalogue** (we will send you one post free on application), see what we have to sell, make your selec ion, write down your requirements, enclose remittance to vaiue of goods (P. 0.0, Postal note or Postage Stamps will do) and Post to v* 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 we will be as careful in selecting the goods you ask for aa if you were present in person at one of our Counters. THIS IS A TEMPTING SALE Full of delightful surprises for Buyers who may reckon on getting Splendid Value for their Money in Dresses, Dress Goods, Dress lengths, Robes, Costumes, Mantles, Jackets, French Millinery, Gloves, Sunshade*, Cottons, Woollens, Men's and Boys' Clothing, and Hundreds of Other Lines, mmmmmv 'V' 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? W. STRANGE & CO.. H. M. JONES. STATIOIN EKY STATION IflliY, ACCOUNT BOOKS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY GOODS New Shipmenb now opening', up irom-LondonfHouses. —(x) A LARGE and Well Selected Stock of Goods for all Departments, importedjdirect;from leading London, American and Japanese housee, consisting of BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, LEATHER GOODS. Fancy China, Glass and Electro-plated Ware, Clocks, Vases, Nic-naes (suitable for CHRISIMAS and NEW YEAR Gifts. BIRTHDAY k WEDDING PRESENTS. BOOKS—Excellent Variety of prize, reward and presentation J3ooka. Historical, Biographical, Scientific, Poetioal, Travels, * Novels, and various Bindings, Bibles, Hymns and Prayers, (various styles) Church Prjkise, Wesley'a Bymns. STATIONERY—PIain, Fancy and Commercial Paper, Envelopes, Boxed Stationery White and Tinted 61 and Is, Specially put up for me by Marcua Ward md Co., of London A.I. values. Repolnic, vellum. Linen and Bank papers ruled and plain LEATHER GOODS—Purses from 6d to 20s. Wallets, Card and Letter Cases Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dressing Cases, Hand Bags, , Pencil Cases. Companions! FANCY GOODS—Photo Frames, Screens, Workboxes, Inkstands, Vases, Ornaments Clocks, Albums, Easles, Baaekets, Glove & Kerchief Sets, Cabinets, Trays, Flower Stands' Spill Bouls Teapots 6d each, Vases. Ornaments too numerous to particularise. ' BASKET WARE—Open and Closed S*iin Lined, all sizes and puces from 6d up TOYS—A Great Variety of Wood, Tin and Rubber mechanical Toys, form Horae and Carts, Barrows, Go-carts, Tea Setß, Boats Watches Balls, Cubes, Blocks, Arks, Puzzles, Skittles, Musical Toy Rattlea 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, faaad and Treadle from £410 ato £9 10s. Makes a splendid present. I?IAISO» and ORGANS From 1O» per month Lowest Cash Prices. TRADING STAMPS GIVEN TO CASH PURCHASERS. H. M. JONES.



OABLIAMENTARY Decision against JL Tiadirg Coupons. Nosuch legislation necessary in tbe case of a straight-out sy^em of giving Cash Discount at the rate of Is in the Pound off every purchase of Nine-pence worth aud over. 'JCbe same ail round sterling value as uruil in General Drapery, Clothing, Booh>, etc., at H. C. Barrett a (tate Barrett Bros.) "The Hall," East Street. THE At lEL CONFEC ? lONERY. rnHE REFRESHMENT ROOMS for tbe reception of Ladies are now completed. Fruit Salad, loe Cream, Summer Drinks, and all the latest Fruits in season At the Misses Paces' New Shop, lately occupied by Coopbb Bros, East Street, next Craighead & Berry man, 1 99 LUWELLYN OWtN. M'C.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. LOC * L Representative of the London College of Music, and of the Musical International College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOuINE, SINGING. HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT. The new term will commence January 22nd, Intending pupils kindly communicate early. C^OME and see the prices at Mbs Alcobn's J Great Summer Sale. Dress Muslins from 6d a yard. Summer Dresses, Milinery, Ribbons, Flowers, Laces, Jaokets, Capes, Underclothing, Pinafores, Aprons, Stamped Needlework, etc , all reduced during the 9a'e. WOOLSTON STEAM WOOL WORKS, OHRISTOHFRCH. (Established 1868) rpHE Undersigned begs to notify that A he is SCOURIJSG as heretofore. Squatters' Consignment to the Christ church or Woolßton Stations will receiv« prompt attention. Quick Despatch and Lowesb Hates. T. YORK. 1 TXTE ARE ALREADY PREPARING TO MEET FASHION'S DEMANDS FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1900 And we take this opportunity of THANKING OUR MINY CLIENTS FOR THE VERY LIBERAL SUPPORT ACOOEDED CS DURING OUR SALE SEASON, [NOW CLOSED. J. Ballantyne & Co., OASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. HARVEST 1900 CORNSACKS. A FULL SUPPLY KEPT IN BTOREB, Aahburton. BINDER TWINE. New besb Canterbury Flax Twine just arrived. Shareholders are requested to book their requirements immediately, as owing to the great scarcity of Flax, this Twine will be almost unprocurable later at our present selling price. OttA— We have all kinds of Machine Oils in bulk, which we retail out at lowest possible rates. Please call and inspect our Stock before ordering elsewhere THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited. 11 115 T. P, GIBSON, Manager T. BuliOClt. TO LET ROOMS centrally situated in Bank Build iDgs, Arcade Chambers T. BULLOCK TO FAKMKRS. FOR SALS, , £)S)ty ACRES mostly First-class Land, &LI i suitable for all round farming. Further particulars furnished on applica tion. T. BULLOOK. TO BAKERS TO LET, at a low Rental—Triangle Bakery and Shop, centrally situated, not far from the Railway Station. T BULLOCK *~~ ALFORD FOREST^ *" FOR ~SALE, 4O ACRES 4O BEING Rural Sections 22038 and 2P039 fronting Taylor's Stream, on Winter j slow Run. Liberal Terms. | T. BULLOCK. ! TO LET OFFICE or Small Shop in Arcade. Pos session can be given next woek. Apply, T. BULLOCK. •Sruoks New Venus WAR, WAR, WAR.-OoDbi n 7ent Ties and Hat Bands at Northooti & ! Heffobd s.



i Me Premises. New Premises. SALE ! SALE ! SALE! THE OLD MUST GIVE PLACE TO THE NEW. FIIHE 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. ELECTRO-PLATED WAKE.—AII Genuine Goods. ! BOHEMIAN GLASSWARE, FENDERS & FIRE IRONS.—Splendid Value. Also—The Whole of our Stock of WALL PAPERS at present in the racks. To those who wish to decorate their homes, now is the time. ff. H. ICOLLINS & -CO., HARDWARE EMPORIUM, EAST STREET,*^ SHBURTON, Te&bphone—H and [15. P.O.[Box— 35. j I —«^"i^"^v«—^m—■■■■ill ■■iiiißMiiii—i ma'»gi;m«»w*aw» LAST 14 DAYS OF Northoote and Hefford's I SUMMER • CLEARING SALE t ! *Vf E WILL OFFER YOU FOR CASH DURING THIS PERIOD j 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), 2$ lid, 3a lid, 43 Hd 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), 3a 9d each Hearth Rugs (large & nice new designs), 8s 6d, 4s ild, 53 lid each FANCY-DRESS MATERIAL, ia specially selected job lines, 7|d, 9d, and Is per yard Boys' Tweed and Serge Suits, 8* lid (far this sale only) * Men's Tweed Trousers, 4< lid (for this sale only) Men's Mole Trousers, 2s 6d Men's Red Handkerchiefs, 8 for la Boys' Tweed School Caps, 3 for Is Men's Felt Hats, Is each 8 Dozen Men's Boater Straw Hats, 6d each Ladies' Cooking Aprons (best value in town), Is, Is 6d each NO RUBBISH. ALL NEW GOODS. Must make room for New Winter Goods. NORTHCOTE & HEFFOR.I ) "TEE CORNER." MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, T8 the Most RELIABLE House for GOODJAND CHEAP^BOOTS. O aim is to give you the best value for littles money. HONESTY it oai Polio We wU' not Guarantee you an arfciole unless we know It will'give you every Safcig aotion. One Trlal^B all we ask—Our Goodß Sell themselves. «-»»,.*»- j MELLOR, TANORED BTPFET, ASHBU»TDN



[ MISS CABSON. of Piauoforte and Organ* JL For terms, etc., ap^ly <*t Ke»i.«.nce Corner of Wills and William Streets neat Wakanui Road East, Ine jtum wut commence oa February 1 TXT ANTED FNOWN.-To be had f T t 10a 6d six 42s Ladies' Black Jackets, , 25s Duet Cloaks for 2s 6d, Ladies* Merino Combinations 3s 6d, Knitted Wool'Combina* oßßil'.Zl^ ls 6d Gookin S Aprons for Is, 25s 6d Mclntoshes for 12a 6d, Ladies' 2s 6d Sailors now Is. All «orts cf underclothing, ohildrun s pinafores, ooats and hats at clear u>g prices at Mitchell & Turner's remov ing sale Established 1876. for christmaTprese^ts and HEW YEAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESENTS, GEORGE JESBON, fiaub Street, Ashburton. THE OHEAPEST~PLA.OE IN fQWN OR WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION INVITED. •H. UndbHX * [ fe CFDBILIi 1 H. UNDBIIiL &&O CO., T7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS X? URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. OJANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND.^ Poushed Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath» q Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also oare ef Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 J. L. HIGGF, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGNWRITER, Etc. j _^^^ BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign : writing would find it to their interest to consult J. L. HIGGS, »b ht does the work himself, therefore there is no second profit to pay. His ability is well knnwn as formerly efgnwrlter to Mr J. Wiison, with whom he has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all classes of p&iating and house decorations. ARTIST'S MatTrIALS, and lab a esigna ia WALL PAPERS, in stock. T ANCBEIT" STREET. TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OP ASHBURTON COUNTY. I BEG to inform you that I have severed my connection with the Canterbury Mill, which was under my management for over Beven 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 Asset* Board, is still trading under the name of Rollitt & Co., ao to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to addrejs all orders to THOMAS ROLLITI WAEANUI ROLLER FLOUR* MIILS, -AFHBUjBTON Oa 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 arraeged to keep a supply of Flour^ Bran, and Sharps at the Stores of theN.Z. Farmers' Associa'ion, West Street, where Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholders, can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Bran, and Sharps in exchange, THOMASIOLLITT, WAK4NOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 235 ASHBURTON. , * 'fir Pt^fß^M ** ' £***$& SOUNO THE J4"^' *' *$ *+ * £- *$ jgart>» of PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED INEST~New~Oatmeal, 251b bags 2s 6d Roller Flour, 200!b bags 13a: 1001b 7s 6d; 501bs3sl0d; 2s, and further reductions by the ton at Flmohir Bbos», Cash Supply Stores. ANTED KNOWN.—That anything you want in Drapery or Clothing can be bought very oheap at MiTOHeLL AND Turner's removing Sale. Remnants of all kinds and Nibbles in every Department. Call early. Lots of liaes already cleared. irs come first served.