THE ABHBUUTOB OTABDUtf j MONDAY, FFBTOARY 19 r 1900

Printed and published by Henry Willis < f Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Proprit. tow, at their Printing Offioe, Burnt t Street, A»kbarbon, MONDAY, Fcbraary 19,1900



TBTA D | JP* ■ .IZM O«.* > s :.,- si..,'*■ S■s M< ?)>' ' THE TRIAD nff-i-8 a prize of a handsome Watch to the one who seuda in the corr> ot list of the cix best British or Colonial officers either on the way to or at preeent in the Transvaal. The competition will be decided by the oomj>etitorN themselves. The names of the six officers who receive the greatest number of votes will be considered the correct) list. Post liet and receipt for 5a from a Triad advertiser, to manager Triad, Dunedin. A reoeipt for 10s entitles a competitor to send in two Hats ; 15s, three lists ; 20s, four Hats. Not more than four lists may accompany the receipts of any one advertiser, although competitors may send four lists accom panied with reoeipt in comformity with above rule, from all the Triad advertisers if they please. This competition will clone Mtroh 20th. Other competitions will be Renounced in next issue, Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Aulßsbrook'e Cocoa Biag, Harris & 00, Arrow Brand Boots Cartls, F, Jeweller Dr. Speer, Dunadic Flora Soap Jones, H M, Triad Agent Josuha Bros., Boomerang Brandy Kirkjatriok, 8, and Co,, X Jams Maypole Soap and Monkey Brand Soap Mrs Miller's Cookery Books Mitchell, Photographer Nelson, Moate and Co's Tea N.Z. Express Cullen, agent Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Somerset Hotel, H, S. Drummond Surafcura Tea Tan Houten's Coooa and Chocolate • Wahoo' Loasby's, • Koolibah' Loasby's Wilson, Balk & 30, Fr oh C'ffee, Ouvah T Yates & Co, Arthur, seed merchants Zealandia Boots Kew Zealand Clothing Factory Gold Medal — PARIS. ASTHMA AND CATARRH May-Fever, Oppression, Neural gria, etc. Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. Recommended by the highest Medical authorities. The pectoral Fumi gator Espic is the most efficacious of all remedies to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs. * eveuty years success. J. ESPIC, Pans, 20 rue St- Lazare Melbourne, Messrs W. Ramsay Col linsand Swanson Streets, Wholesale Agents. Sold by all Chemists and Druggists. Require the signature on every ciga rette. Each box of Cigarettes and powder contains a prospectus with directions. ri'lßlfi GENUINE DR GUILLIER JL ELIXIR Tonic, Glairoos, and Anti-Billons pared by Dr Paul Gage Fils, Chemist of the Ist Class. The only proprietor of that remedy, Rae de GreneJle, S. Germain, Paris. Dr Unillie's Elixir is one of the moat economical medicines, both as a Purga tire and as a Depurative, It is the beet remedy against all bilious and glairious disorders. For more than seventy-fire years Dr Guillie'a Elide has been employed with success against diseases of the liver, the spleen, the heart, rheumatism, goat, fev®r, influenza, ci in diseases, etc. Beware of imitations, and Bee that you get the Genuine Dr Guillie's Elixir, which bears the signature of Paul Gage, and mark that each bottle la accompanied Treatise on Glairs. Sold by Druggists, Patent Medicine Dealers, and by AUSTRALIAN DRDG CO.. Sydney, B.S.W, Immediate and sure recovery from all the diseases of the Stomach by the ELIXiB GM More than Twenty Yeabs of estab lished success affirm the really marvel lous properties of the Elixir Grez whicfa 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, PARIS. Messrs Oollin & Go,, 49 rue de Maubeuge. Mr W. Ramsay, Collins & Swanson St MELBOURNE w© * »is«jFßi WkWkvkWWi BEEGHAM'S PILLS For Biilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Heudache, Giddiness, Fulneas and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drow siness, Cold Chilis, Flushings oE Hea\ Loss o£ Appetite, Shortness ol Breath, Costiveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightiul Dreams, and all Ner vous and Trembling Sensations, etc. THE FIRST DOSE WILL GIVE BELIEF IN TWENTY MINUTES. This U no Fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be Worth a CVIIBA a JBOXi BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed will quickly restore Females to complete Health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. Fora] WEAK STOMAOH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magic—a few doses will work wonders upon the Vita! Organs ; Strengthening the Muscular System, restoring the long-lost complexion, bringing tack the teen edge of appetite, and arousing with the Rosebud of Health the whole Physical Energy of the human frame. For throwing off fevers in hot climates they are Bpecialiy renowned. These are '"facts" ad mitted by thousands, in all classes of Society, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEECH 4M'S PILLS have tho Largest Saleoj any Patent Medicine in tho World. BESJSGJEEALML'S X»IL,i^S Have for many years been the popular family tnedioine throughout the British Colonies, and they now stand WIIHOUT A RIVAL. PREPVBED ONLY BY. IHOMAB JBjBECUAMT, St. Helen's, Ens Sold everywhere in bottles—94d, Is ljd and zs 9d each CHEAP MONEY] CHEAP MONjSY CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS jF £100 ™ £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, I AND I SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At 4i per cent. Terms of repayment of the most liberal character, which can be ascertained on enquiry. TTIOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND *J FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christchuroh. J, H. RICHARDSON, Government Ineuranoe OommUiloDsrj



1900 GREAT ANNUAL SALE t — OF — DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS, WILL COMMENCE SATURDAY, JANUARY 20. ANDREW ORR. H. M. JONES. STATION EBT STATION EJKY, ACCOUNT BOOKS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY GOODS New Shipment now ope Ding up from JLondon Houses, A LARGE and Well Selected Stock of Goods for all Departments, importedjdkect;from leading London, American and Japanese houses, consisting of BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, LEATHER GOODS. Fancy China, Glass and Bleotro-plated Ware, Clocks, V-ises, Nic-naos {suitable for CHRIBIMAS and NEW YEAR Gifts. BIRTHDAY k WEDDINIJ PRESENTS. BOOKS—Excellent Variety of prize, reward and presentation Booka. 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 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, Clooks, Albums, Easles, Baaekebs, Glove & Kerchief Sets, Cabinets, Trays, Flower Stands, Spill Bouls Teapots 6d each, Vases. Ornaments too numerous to particularise. BASKET WARE—Open and Closed Satin Lined, all sizes and piices from 6d up, TOYS—A Great Variety of Wood, Tin and Rubber mechanical Toys, form Horse and Carts, Barrows* Go-carts, Tea Seu>, Boats Watches Balls, Cubes, Blocks, Arks, Puzzles, Skittles, Muaical Toy Rattles Steam Boats and Engines, Magio Lanterns, Microscope, Prams and Trioyciea, and 1000 articles from Id up. SEWING MACHINES—The Anchor Machine, well finished and up-to-date, good machine, haad and Treadle from £410s to £9 10a. Makes a splendid present. PIAINOStnd ORGANS From 10s '-per month Lowest Cash Prices. TRADING STAMPS GIVEN TO CASH PURCHASERS. H. M. JONES. OUR COMPLIMENTS TO LADIES RESIDING IN THR 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 -TTTE ARE PROUD TO THINK THAT THE FIRM OF W. STRANGE & CO. is as hiehiv 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 remittaace 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 1 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. i 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 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 ? W. STRANGE & CO.. OHRISTCHUROH.



A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. DON'T FORGET rpO Call and £cc our fctocks of .FANCY GOODS, suitable for i PBEB&NTS, and those preparing for Friends should see us for BEDSTEADS BEDDING, AND ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLD FUBNISHINGS paaiMßgD^Toas, l[§^^ mm irn^ pianos, ißir^^pffiw ■■• EWING MACHINES FANOY CHAIRS RAWING R C( I [ i^PfflA DINING BOOM WIOKBR OHAIRS. FURNITURE, Em Carpets. Linoleums, Rugs, Mats, Etc. UST ARRIVED— A'LARGE ASSORTMENT OF BAMBO4VERANDA BLINDS |~~— ;x:- T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, ; TANCRED STREET, oppoßito Aboadh. BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TpOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mado for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE OAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or 2 Owt. SACKS. Orders received b/ FBIEDLANDER J3RO»«., I^imlte^., 1 DAV[D THOMAS, OR TTHLKS W.Z. FARMERS CO-O£»JKBEA.TIVE3 i) SSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, limited., CANTERBURY'FROZEN MEAT AND DAI BY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary. NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NT) ALL OUR FRUITS ARE WASHED AND CLEANED • JD» BY PATENT MACHINERY. Finest New Currants .»■ ... 0s s<i Finest Dried Apples ..  0a 9i Finest New Sultanas .. .. 0a 7d Finest Dried Peaches .. ... 0s 10.1 Finest Selected Kaisina .. .. 0s 6£« l Finest Dried Apricots .. .. 0s lOi Finest: Mixed Peel .. .. .. 0a 81 Finest Preserved Ginger .. .. 0s 8d Finest New Figs 0s 8d Ship's Lime Juice Is 3il Finest New Prunes 0a ]0d Lemon Squash (quart bottle) .. Is 0d Finest New Prunes (71b tins) ... 5a 4d Pineapple, Lemon, Raspberry, and Finest Icing Sugar .. 0* 6d Black Currant Syrup .. .. la Od Finest Ou6 Loaf Sugar .• .. 0s 3£d Mason's Herb Beer Extract .. 0a 9d Finest Dessicated Cocoanut ... 0t 7d Mason's Wine Essence .. .. 0a 9d Van Houten's Coooa. per 1b ..3s 3d Ciearn of Tartar .. .. .. Is 3d Jelly Powdere, assorted ... .„ Oi. 6d Carbonate of Soda Os 3d SUGAR SUOAR. SUGAR. Now that the Jam Season has started, and yon wish your Jam to keep well USE MILLAQUIN Al FINEST OANE SUGAR, 701b bag for Us. Every bag stamped " Finest Oane Sugar." JAM JARS. JAM JARS. MASON'S IMPROVED SCREW TOP JAM JARS—The Cheapest and Best Jam Jars in the Market. ALSO—THE FAMOUS AMERICAN FRUIT JAR, Those desirous of Preserving Fruit in Syrup, \?ill find these Jars superior to any other in the market. The mouth of the Jar being made wide so as to enable the whole fruit to be placed in the Jar with ease, also being fitted with a strong spring lid, making it completely air tight. WINES A~ND SPIRITS. We have a large and well assorted stock of all lines, ASSORTED OASES PACKED FOR CHRISTMAS. English and Colonial Ales and Stout always in[Stock. SHEARMAN BROS., GROOERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. MAKKET HOUSE, BUKNETT STBBET, ASH.BUBTON Telephone No 53



LLtWfcLLYM OWEN, M-O.S.M. OERTIFIOATED TBAOHER. LOCAL Representative 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 22ndt Intending pupils kindly communicate early. /"^OME and see the prices at Mhs Aloobn's V^ Great Summer Sale. Dress Mualina from 6d a yard. Summer Dreeeea, Miliuery, Ribbons, Flowers, Laces, Jackets, Capes, Underclothing, Pinafores, Aprons, Stamped Needlework, etc., all reduced duriDg the Sale. moke New Venua 1



THE ABIEL CONFECTIONERY. mHE REFRESHMENT ROOMS for the reception of Ladies are now completed. Fruib Salad, Ice Cream, Summer Drinks, and all the latest Fruits Id season at the i Misses Pages' j New Shop, lately occupied by Coopbb Bros, East Street, next Craighead & Berryman. 1 99 MiS» KITTY BELL, riIEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE, Will commence professional duties on MONDAY, January 29. j Address: Oasi Street, Asbbnrton. Ig2



- 25,000 - IN USE IN THIS COLON? I ' — Za*± —» ■ ■ —=g —" mniirnt ' ill ItHdcrxocn] tf ' IJN_/^ THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 2ft NO SETTINGf"REQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked ont n the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Cop er Boilers. The Oopper Boilers are large 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, Peinoes Street, DUNEDIN. LAST 14 DAYS or Northcoie and fiefford's SUMMER CLEARING SALE AJtTE WILL OFFER YOU FOR 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), 2a lid, da lid, 4s lid dozen Floral Art Muslin, 3d and 4d per yard Corsets (all sizes, 21 to 26), Is lid and 2s lid each pair | White Blankets fsiDgle), 8s 9d each Hearth Rugs (large &, nice new designs), 83 6d, 4s ild, 5s lid each FANCY DRESS MATERIAL, in specially selected job lines, 7id. 9d, and Is per yard Boys' Tweed and Serge Suits, Bi"iid (fsr this Wo ««!y> Men's Tweed Trousers, 43 lid (for this sale only) Men's Mole Trousers, 2j* 6d Men's Red Handkerchiefs, 8 for Is Boys' Tweed School Caps, 3 for Is Men's Felt Hats, Is each 8 Dozen Men's Boater Straw Hate, 6d each Ladies' Cooking Aprons (best value in town), Is, la 6d each EG RUBBISH. ALL NEW GOODS. Mast make room for New Winter Goods. "■"■ ■"|""»O«" IIU"" """■'■ NORTHCOTE & HEFFOJU.) "THE CORNER." STILL BOOMING. MITCHELL & TURNER'S GREAT REMOVING SALE. nPBOIAL ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK. Ladies' Black Jackets*[49s 6d, reduced to 23s 6d Ladies' Black Jackets 29a 6d, reduced to 10s 6d Ladies' Black Jackets 15s 6d, reduced to 8a 9d Ladies' Colored] Jackets 20s, reduced to Ss lid Ladies' Colored Jackets 16s 6d, reduced to 10s 6d 25 Ladies' Waterproofs 25a 9d, reduced to 12s 6d 18' Children's Waterproofs, all at half price 7 Dozen Ladies' Trimmed Sailor*, all at Is 20 (only) Ladies' Pique Skirts, from 5a 6d 11 Dozen Ladies' Plain and Fancy Cashmere Gloves, all at 4d Colored Gimps, Blaids, and Dress Ornaments at Clearing prices We have still a few pieces of Dark Print, at 2s 9d dozen j



WOOLSTON STEAM WOOL WOBKB, OHRIBTOH¥£tCH. (Established 1868) rpHE Undersigned bees to notify that I he is SCOURS G as herotofore. Squatters' Consignment to the Christ charch or Wooloton Stations will receiv« prompt attention. Quick Despatch and Lowest tottes. , T. YORK,



RfLIEVE FEVER'SH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIOSS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the consti tution during the period of Teething, The words "JOHN STjEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," Ate esgrftvctl on the Government Stamp afilztd (y



WANTED KNOWN.—A, few of bh nibbles to be had at Mitchell Turner' removing gale. Beautiful Laces 4£ inches wido, Is 6d per doz^n ; Ladies Black Gloves, 2d per pair jChiidreu'e Stock ings s 21 per pair ; Ladies' Black Onsbmere Hose, 1b a pair ; Ladies.'Colored Silk Gloves, new goods, lo 3d ■■ pair, were 3s ; dark colors Berlin Wool, Is per head. Delays dangerous. WANTED KNOWN.—To be had fo 10s 6d six 42s Ladies' Black Jackets, 25a Dust Cloaks for 2s 6d, Ladies' Merino Combinations 3s 6d, Knitted Wool Combin*. tions 5s lid, Is 6d Cooking Aprons for Ib, 25a 6d Molatoehes for 12a 6d, Ladies' 2s 6d Sailors now la. All sorts of underolothing, children's pinafores, coats and hats at clear iis^ prices at Mitchell & Turner's remov ing Sale Established 1876. FOR CHRISTmIsUPRESENTS AND HEW YEAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESENTS, GO TO GEORGE JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Aehburton. THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN TOWN OR watches, clocks, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION INVITED. T. H. Und^iu,.^ (k, okdbili. $fl 11 «, i|k i H. UxVDBILL AIND CO., TiIDRNISHING UNDERTAKERS. JD URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITK ON HAND.: Polished Coffini a Specialty. A Choice Assortmeat 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, PAPERHANQER, SIGNWRITER, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE rrqnirins? Sign writing would find it to their interest to conealt J. L. HIGGS, ss ht does thfl work himself, therefore there is no second profit to pay. Hig ability ia well known as formerly slgnwrlter to Mr J. Wison, with whom he has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For ail classes of painting and house I decorations. eßigna in WALL PAPERS, in stock. tanobelT"stbeet. !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 is th« property of the Bank of New Zealand Assets Board, is still trading under the name of Rollitb & Co., no to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to addreas all orders to THOMAS ROLLITU ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBTJfiTON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleased to supply you with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BKAN & SHARPS, at lowest current rates* FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, I have arranged to keep a supply of Flow Brau, 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 Floor, Bran, and Sharps in exchange. THOMASIOLUTT, WAK4NUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 285 ASHBURTON. ■ PEOPLE /|i£Sji Sound THt PURE CEYLON OB BLENDED FINEST New Oatmeal, 251b bags 2s 6d Boiler Flour, 2001b bags 13s; 100 th 7a 6d; 501bs 3s lOi; £slbs 2a, and further reductions by the ton at Flitchbb Bros.. Cash Supply Stores. Smoke New Venus