THE ASHBttRMS &OAftDfAH : THUEBBAf, MABOH 1, 1900

I Printed and published by Husky Willis o. P«ter Street, AshburtoH, for the Proprle tora, afc fchelr Printing Office, Burnt* Street, Ashburten, I THUBSDAT, M«oh Ii 1900



PHOTOGRAPHY. HALMA r& CO. PHOTOGKAPHERS, SaUNOEBS' BUILDINGS. *T* ? E ARE STILL doing thteo Enamelled OaWnets for 4s, Bix for 6s, and 12 for 10s. PHOTOS Of our BOYS k> the BOUGH RIDKKS CONTINGENT from 2s a Copy. All branches of Photography at popular prices. STUDIO at Siundera' Buildings. Note the Address, and do not be misled. Immediate and sure recovery from all the diseases of the Stomach by the ELIX R G Z More than Twenty Years of estab lisbed success affirm the really marvel lous properties of the Elixir Grez which taken at the end of every meal as a delicious liquor at the dose of a small glass, is unquestionably the best remedy to facilitate digestion. The Elixir Grez has been adopted in all the hospitals, and is prescribed by the most eminent medical authori ties of the world. PABIS. Messrs Oollin «fc 00,, 49 rue de Maubeuge. Mr W. Ramsay^Collins & Swanson St MELBOURNE WANTED KNOWN-lhab ours i* a, Real Liva Salb, because we make » substantial reduction off nearly every article in our stock. Ladies Jackets and Macintoshes are the specialty this week, Hud are marked at prices that would as ton h the makers.—Mitchell & Turner ■TTTE ARE ALREADY PREPARING TO MEKT FASHION'S DEMANDS FOB AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1900 And we take this opportunity of (THANKING OUR MANY CLIENTS FOR THE VERY LIBERAL SUPPORT ACCOEEED US DURING OUR SALE SEASON, NOW CLOSED. J« Ballantyne & Co., OASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHUBCH. {THE NEW ZKALiND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. HAEVESTI9OO CORNSAOKB. A FULL SUPPLY KEPT IN STORES, Aahburton. BIND lii H T WINE. New best Canterbury Fhx Twine just arrived. Shareholders are requested to book their requirements immediately, as owing to the gre&to scarcity of Flax, this Twine will be ftlmost unprocurable later at oar present) Belling price. OILS.—We hare all kinds of Machine Oils in bulk, which we retail out at lowest possible rates. Please call and inspect our Stock before ordering elsewhere ODHE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited. 11 115 T. F. GIBBON, Manager D LAVILLE'S (g|) LIQUOR Has a world-wide reputation as being the best specific. LITERATURE OH APPLICATION f. COMAR & FILS, 20, Rue dcs Foss6s-St-Jacqu«s, PARIS AN E> OF ALL CHEMIBT9 fliflE GPHSUINE DR GUILLIBR X ELIXIR Tonfc, Olairoßs, and Anti-Billons pared by Dr Paul Gage Fila, Chemist of the Ist Class. The only proprietor of thab remedy Hue de Grenelle, S. Germain, Paria. Dr Guillie's Elixir is one of the most economical medicines, both as a Parga tive and as a Deparstive, ib ie the best remedy against al) bilious and glairious I disorders. For more than seventy-five years Dr Gnillie'a Elixir has been employed with success against diseases of the liver, the epleen, the heart, rheumatism, gout, fever, Influenza, si in diseases, etc. Beware of imitations, and see that yon get the Genuine Dr Gaillie's Elixir, which bears the signature of Paul Gige, and mark that each bottle is accompanied Treatise on Glairs. Sold byDrngglstß ( Patent Medicine Dealers, and by AUSTRALIAN DRUG CO.. Sydney^^S^.^^^^^^ i Smoke New Venus i



Mew Premises. New Premises. SALE! SALE! SALE! THE OJ D MUST GIVE PLACP TO THE NEW. rilHB BUILDERS being fready to commence operatkns to build OUE NEW PREMISES, we haye decided to clear several LINES of GOODS in lieu of removing them. For one Mouth we will give such rebate to our Gastomers that will eventuate in clearing the lots. ELEOTJaO-PLATfeI) WARE.—-All Genuine Goods. BOHEMIAN GLASSWARE FEEDERS & FIBE IBONS.—Splendid Value. Amo—The Whole of our Stock of WALL PAPERS at present in_the racks. To those who wish to decorate the'r hcme3, now is the time. W. H. COLLINS & CO., HARDWARE EMPORIUM, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Teiephoke—U and 15. P.O. 80x—35. LAST 14 DAYS OS Nosihcoie and Hefford's SUMMER CLEARING SALE 4J^TE WILL OFFER YOU FOR CASH DURING THIS PERIOD Tow^s, 6d each Cotton Shirting, 4|d per yard Galateas (very superior) 6d per yaid Pandoras (nice patterns), 6d per yaid 72in. Sheeting (white and grey), Is per yard Flannellettes (large choice), 2s lid, 3s lid, 4a lid cozen Floral Art Muslin, 3d and 4d pf r yard Corsets (all sizes, 21 to 26), Is 11J and 2a lid each pair White Blankets fsinglt), 3s 9d e*ch Hearth Rugs (large & nice new designs), 3s 6d, 4s lid, 5s Ud each FANCY DRESS MATERIAL, in specially selected job lines, 7|d, 9d, arsd Is per yard Boys' Tweed and Serge Suits, 8- lid (£ar this Bale only) Men's Tweed Trousers, 4o 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 Doaen Men's Boater Straw Hate, 6d each Ladies' Cooking Aprons (best value in town), Is, la 6d each NO RUBBISH. ALL NEW GOODS, Mast make room for New Winter Goods. NORTHCOTE & HEFFOiiI "THE CQRNEB," MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, XS the Moati RELIABLE Houbo for GOODjAND CHEAPiBOOTS, 0 aim is to give yo« the beist value for limm money. HONB^TY ia ous Folic We wil/ not Guarantee you m arUole unlesa we know ifc will give you every^Satie action. One Trlalja all we ask—Out Goods, Bell themselvea. «rN OT BT H «toDB»-j. MELLOE, fANOREU BIBFF SSHBUPI^JK



A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. DON'T FORGET mO Call aDd See our Stocks "of FANCY GOOD 3, suitable for PRESENTS, and those preparing for Friends should see us for BEDSTEADS, BEDDING, AND ALL OTHEXfc HOUSEHOLD FUJRNISHINGS PERAMBULATORS, iHl^y mT >f* PIANOS, WB^^HW '•-■ SEWING MACHINES FANOY CHAIRS *g*SBBBf ' DRAWING ROOM /qSC?3BSk3^ DINING ROOM WIOKKR CHAIRS. FURNITURE, Em. Carpets. Linoleums, Rugs, Mats, Etc. UST ARRIVED—A LARGE;ASSORTMENT OF BAMBO VERANDA BLINDS T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Aboadb. . 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 Summer Goods) IS NOW ON! NOW ON ■mi mil mini im. i iijiiß *?T* i nniiiiiiiuiimuj TTjTE 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 ? Tho&e 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 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 and 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 Buyers who may reckon on getting Splendid Value for their Money in Dresses, Dress Goods, Dress lengths s 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 me&ns if you can, bat, 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. OHRISTCHUROH. M«^«m»^»ro»iTOß«i^^ m—iiii mw—imiii—n mil 1 ■rwM»«i«.t t g—am ; H. M. JONES. STATIOWEKY STATION JBK.Y, ACCOUNT BOOKS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, j FANOY GOODS, FANOY GOODS Now Shipment) now opeoing^up trom |London £ ouses. .(x) A LARGE and Wall SelectedjSbook of Goods for all Departments, importedjdireet from leading LondoD, American and Japanese houses, consisting of BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, LEATHER GOODS. Fancy China, Glass and Electro-plated Ware, Clocks, Vases, Nic-naos (auitabla for CHRISIMAS and NEW YEAR Gifts. BIRTHDAY & WEDDING PRESENTS. BOOKS—Excellent Variety of prize, reward and presentation, Books. Historical, Biographical, Scientific, Poetical, Travels,' Novels, 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. Repolnic, — vellum. Linen and Bank papers ruled and plain. LEATHER GOODS—Purses from 6d to 20s. Wallets, Card and Letter Cases Lidieß' and Gentlemen's Dressing Oases, Hand Bags, , Pencil Cases. Companions} FANCY GOODS—Photo Frames, Screens, Workboxes, Inkstands, Vases, Oraamentw, Clocks, Albums, Easles, Baaekets, Glove & Kerchief Sets, Cabinets, Trays, Flower Stands, Spill Bottls Teapots 6d each, Vases. Ornaments too numerous to particularise. BASKET WARE—Open and Closed Satin Lined, all sizes and piices from 6d up, IO¥S—A Great Variety of Wood, Tin and Rubber mechanical Toys, form Horse and Carts, Barrows, Go-carts, Tea Sets, Boats Watches Balls, Cubes, 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 ap-to-dafce, good machine, hand and Treadle from £410s to £9 10s. Makes a splendid present. X>liU*iOS and ORGANS From lOs per month Lowest Cash Prices. TRADING. STAMPS GIVEN TO CASH PURCHASERS. H. M. JONES.



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST JpOR 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 (DAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 dirt, or 2 Owfc. SACKS. Orders received h? £'Rim>r,.AJNl>lfiß JESHLok, Limited., OAVIJ3 THOMAS, OR THE Wf.Z.. FARMERS CO-tIFJiiRATIVB A BasOOIA.TXOIV OJP OABi Tlfllfcß CJJEfcY, Limited., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT UOMPANY. LIMITED. 8 8° F. WAYMOUTH Sectary. Net Zealand Imam Gompani. BBTABLIB mTu) 0'""""! w 18 5 9 CAPITAL^O'nFMILLION, THEPBEMIEE ANp"wiALTHIEST COLONIAL ; COMPANY, NOTID »0B PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— £400,000. FIRM AND RISKS ALSO,— - RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MAOqiN£G8 t dm,, AOGBPTBD AT LOWEST 7URRBNT RaTSB E "W". HANMEJ3 A9ENT, NOT EVEN . . . AN ABSENT-MINDED BEGGAK • • . FORGETS THAT SHEARMAN BROS.' SPECIALTY IS Pure Ceylon Teas, Or that they keep t.fae largest SUPPLIES in all kinds and qualities GOING, SOUTH of the line. But they have other LITTLE THINGS BEHIND THEM, SUCH AS GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, LASS WARE, EKAMIfiLWARE, CROCKERY, BSUSHWARE, i WINEH & SPIRITS By purchasing the above Goods from J us at the lowest Oaeh Prioes our Friends will always find it PAY! PAY! PAY! - 25,000 COOKING UmUJI RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLON'S ■f i ■ i  THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 2ft NO SETTINGIIEQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked ont n the open. SPLBNDID BREAD BAKERS. I With Oasfc Iron or Cop er Boilers. The Copper Boilers are Urge and Ti ensd 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, DUNEDIN.



THE ■■'■■■■ ABIBL CONFEOIIONEKY. TpHG BIFREBHMBNT BOOMS for the reception of Ladies are now completed. Fruit Salad, Ice Cream, Summer Drinks, and all the latest Fruits in sa*Hou ab the Misses Paces' New Shop, lately oooupied by Ooofbb Bbos, East Street, next Oraighead & Berryman. ___________ 1 99 Established 1876. FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW YEAR GIFTS, j Also WEDDING PRESENTS, GO 10 GEORGE JESBON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER* AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton, THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN fOWN OB WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION INVITED. .H. UNDBILIi.j [l{, OSTDBIU. 1 H. UNDBILL AlsD CO, T7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS X? URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANGRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths n Stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care »f Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, PAPERH ANGER, SIGNWRITER, Etc. BUSIJNESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to their interest to consult J. L. HIGGS. as ht does the work himself, therefore there Is no second profit to pay. His ability ia well known as formerly Bignwrlter co Mr J. Wilson, with whom he has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all classes of painting and house decorations. ARTIST'S MATERIALS, and la 8 esigoa ia WALL PAPERS, In stock. TANOBEIir"sTEEET. 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 have PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which ia the property of the Bank of New Zealand Assets Board, ia still trading under the name of Rollitt & Co., so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to addre3B all orders to THOMAS ROLLITU WAKANUI .ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, AFHBTOTON On and after October let, I shall be pleased to supply you with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAN & SHARPS, at lowest current rates. FOR OOHE 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. THOMASJIOLLITT, WAEANDI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 265 ASHBURTON. £&s?££ Sound the PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED TEAS. WANTED KNOWN. — That anything you want in Drapery or Clothing can bo boughs very cheap at Mitchell and Turner's removing Sale. Remnants of ail kinds and Nibbles in every Department Call early. Lots of lines already oleared. First come first served. fjilNEST~NewOabtneaI l 251b bags 2i 6d V Roller Flour, 2001b bags 13s; 1001b 7s 6d; SOiba 3s lOd ; £slbs 2s, and further reductions by the ton at Flbtchbr Bbos», Cash Supply Stores.