THE ASHBIJKTON GUABDIANV MONDAY, FEBOTABY 26, 1900

Printed and published by Hbnby Wilms »f Pater Street, Ashbarbon, for the Propri-. tors, at> their Printing Office, Burnt t> Street, Aahbarton, MONDAY.. February 126 i 1900



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZIN G WORi\"S MANUKFs ARE THE BEST "DIOR; TURNIP, RAPE' WHEAT, AND ANY OTBKR CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mad? for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE OAN BE SUPPLIED TN 1 Owt, or 2.owt. SACKS. Orders received b/ FRIEDLAJNDJ^K BKOH, Limited., DAVID THOMAS, I OR THE N.Z. FABMEBS 00-OJPJfciJE* A-TIVE A aS»OCIATD£OI« OF OAlttTlStfcßLnEtY, limited., CANTEBBU BY'FROZEN MJiAT AND DAIKY PRODUCE EXPORT JUOMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Seor«".»ry. WILLIAM PATCHING, EAST STREET, ASH BURTON, SADDLES AND HAKNEBS MAKEK. TjURMERS AND OTHERS WHO REQUIRE RELIABLE HAND SEWN SADDLEKY & HARNESS Should remember that I have » competent staff of harness makers and saddlera in my tmploy, and th»t nil work is done on the premises. FIT AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. HORSE COVERS.—AII horse covers supplied by me are made on the premises, and their oonstraotion only the best materials are used, and all are hand-sewn. A LARGE STOCK OFf Oilskins, Machine Belling, Rope, Tents, Etc ALWAYS IN STOCK. REPAIRS EXECUTED PROMPTLY k AT MODERATE CHARGES. HOLLQWAY* ■ i i s r^^ 1 I warn mmm CURE BILIOUS ATTACKS FITS OF DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, GIDDINESS, &c. They possess three grand qualities, being /-v IPfe T~*- T~*- W~\ T A»/ M. jgL-if ii-w* s_^ S. a SAFE AND_CE_RTA!N. The Schoolmistress, St. Anne's Si-hocl, W.-indswoith. writes as follows. "My mother and eldest sister have taken your Pills for years for bilious attacks and sick headaches, and havo ai-.vays found them most beneficial.'" Manufactured only at 78, KbW Oxford Street, London. Sold by all Chumiate and Medicine Vendors. wffWyMyiim^jmwHßß—MmiwMWiH 11—nwnmiiwiWT™n'iTi"niirnp'tTrnifTi"inrtirinii nnn "aiwi ii mmi hii—h i idHiiwiniw n ■ ■mi ■! NOT EVEN • • . AN ABSENT-MINDED BEGGAR • • . FORGETS THAT SHEARMAN BROS.' SPECIALTY IS Pure Ceylon Teas, Or that they keep tbe largest SUPPLIES in all kinds and qualities G-OINQ", SOUTH of the line. But they have other LITTLE THINGS BEHIND THEM, SUOH AS GEQCEEIES, IRONMONGERY, LA S3 WARE, E N AMELWARE, CROCKERY, BSDSHWAHE, WINES & SPIRITS. By purchasing the above Gooda frcm us Bt the lowest Oaih Prices our Friends will always find it PAY! PAY! PAY!



niEVE FtVER'SH HEAT, PREVENT riTS. COMVU r."ICHS, TTG. Preserve a healthy sfcata of tlio consti tution dnrlnji th-2 po-ls-i of Teething. 4 The ww-Ja "JOHN STFEDMAN, 1 CHEMIST, vi'--:';onr^, r?KBSY," Are engravwl on tin* i.lnivnn-iciii niamp vfixed i» Eic 8. KNIGHT are buyers^ of a I « lcjnd« of Second-hand Goods. Ad joining Mas Kvight's Boardinghouße. * "~~~ Sraok« Kew Venus



PARLIAMENTARY Decision againet Jl Trading Coupon?. No such legislation necessary in the case of a etraigh-out system of giving Cash Discount at the rate of Is in tne Hound off every purchase of Ninepenee worth and over. The came all round sterl ing value as usual in General Drapery, GlothiDg, Boots, etc., at H. C. Baebktts (lato Barrett) Bros.) "The Hail," East Street. /~IOME and see the prices at Mhs Alcorn's V^ Great Summer Sale. Drees Muslins from 6d a yard. Summer Dresses, MUinery, ! Bibbons, Flowers, Laces, Jackets, Capes, Underclothing, Pinaforee, Aprons, Stamped Needlework, etc, all reduced during the a<e. •Smoke New Venus WAR, WAR, WAR.-Contingent Tiea and Hat Bands at Nqbthooxb &



A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. DON'T FORGET rilO Call and See our Stocks of^FANCY GOODS, suitable for PBESMTS, and those preparing for Friends should see us for BEDSTEADS BEDDING, AND ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLD HJBNISHINGS PfSRA.MBULA.TORS,!' I l^ M fi iri^ > PIANOS, HTl^^Tlim ' SEWING MACHINES FANCY CHAIRS ;IE3KIOBj^ DRAWING ROOM y<^^^^&K^ DINING ROOM WICKER CHAIRS. gifi?fff|f3 FURNITURE, Etc Carpets. Linoleums, Rugs, Mats, Etc. U3T ARRIVED—A LARGE^ASSORTMENT OF BAMBO VERANDA BLINDS T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Abcapk. 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 "TITE 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 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 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 sore 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 Yalae 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 Gther 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. Com© 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.. OHRISfCHUROH. H. ,M. JONES. STATION ETK V STA.TIO2N JEK.Y, ACCOUNT BOOKS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY GOODS New Shipment now opanicg] up from 'Houses. A LARGE and Well Selected Stock of Goods for all Departments, fmportedjdirecfc^from leading London, American and Japanese houses, consisting of BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, LEATHER GOODS. Fancy China, Glass and Electro-plated Ware, Clocks, Vases, Nic-naca (suitable for CHRISIMAS and NEW YEAR Gifts. BIRTHDAY ft WEDDING PRESENTS. BOOKS—Excellent Variety of priz9, reward and presentation^Books. Historical, Biographical, Scientific, Poetical, Travels/ Novels, and various Bindings, Bibles, Hymns and Prayers, (various styles) Church - Praise, Wesley's Hytnna. STATIONERY—PIa:n, Fancy and, Commercial Paper, Envelopes, Boxed Stationery White and Tinted 6d and Is, Specially put up for me by Marcus Ward md Co., of London A.I. values. Repolnic, — vellum. Linen and Bank papers ruled and plain LEATHER GOODS—Purses from 6d to 20a. Wallets, Card and Letter Cases Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dressing Cases, Hand Bags, -~, Penoil Cases. Companions! FANCY GOODS—Photo Frames, Screens, Workboxes, Inkstands, Vases, Ornaments Clocks, Albums, Eaeles, Baaekets, Glove & Kerohief 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 TOSS—A Great Variety of Wood, Tin and Rubber ifieohanical 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, Prame and Tricycles, and 1000 articles from Id up. BERING MACHINES—The Anchor Machine, well flnished and np-to-dabe, good machine, hand and Treadle from £410 ato £9 10s. Makes a splendid present. PIAINOB and OICGANS Fbom lOs per month Lowest Cash Prices. TRADING STAMPS GIVEN TO CASH PURCHASERS. H. M. JONES.



(THE AT ISL CONFECTIONERY. mHE REFRESHMENT EOOMB for the reception of Ladies are sow completed. Fruit Salad, Ice Cream, Summer Drinks,J and all the latest Fruits in season at the Misses Pages' | New Shop, lately occupied by Coopbb Ebos, East Street, next Craighead & Berrymau. t I_9_9 LLIWILLYN OWEN, M'C.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. LOCAL Representative of the London College of Music, and of the Musical International College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, TIOLIN. MAN DObINE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT. The new term will commence January 22nd. Intending pupils kindly communicate early. foTEAM WOOL WOEKS, CHRISTCHURCH. (Established 1868) r|^HE Undersigned bess to notify that i 1 he is SCOURUSG as heretofore. J Squatters' Consignment to the Christ church or Wooleton Stations will reeeivw prompt; attention. Quick Despatch and Lowest i*ates. T. YORK. Tf^B [ARE ALREADY PREPARING TO MEET j FASHIONS DEMANDS ! FOB AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1900 And we take this opportunity of THANKING OUR MANY CLIENTS I FOR THE VERY LIBERAL SUPPORT ACCORDED US DURING OUR SALE SEASON, {NOW CLOSED. J. Ballantyne & Co m , OASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OP RRATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. HARVEST 1900 Cf)RNSACKS. A FULL SUPPLY KEPT IN STORES, Ashhurton. BINDER TWINE. ! New best 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. OILS.—We have all kinds of Machine Oils in bulb, 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. 11 116 QD. F. GIBSON, Mknager J. WILSON, SIGN-WRirEK. LARGE STOCK OF wall papers, WINDOW GLASS, mixed paints, pict¥re:mouldings, ARTIST'S MATERIAL, &c. BUFNETT STREET, opposite Mail Offio* Telephone 65 " iJof-D Mbdal — PARIS. 'ASTHMA AND CATARRH Kay-Fever, Oppression, Neuralgia, etc. Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. Recommended by the highest Medical authorities. The pectoral Fnmi ggator JEspto is the most efficacious of all remedies to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs. »■ eyenty years success. J. ESPIC, Paris, 20 rue St* Lazare. Melbourne, Messrs W. Ramsay Cos. 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. Smoke New Venus



J New Premises. New Premises. SALE! SALE! SALE! THE OJL» MUST GIVE PLAOP TO THE NEW. FIIHE BUILBERS b&ing |ready to commence operations to build OXJB 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 the racks. To those who wish to decorate their homes, now is the time. W. H. COLLINS & CO., HARDWARE EMPORIUM, BAST STREET, ASHBUETON. Telephone—H and '15. P.O, Box 35. LAST 14 DAYS OF Northcote and Hefford's SUMMER CLEARING SALE I *Af El 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 " 72iu Sheeting (white-and grey), la per yard Fiannellettes (large choice), 2s lid, 3s lid, 4s lid dozen Floral Arb Muslin, 3d and 4d per yard Corsets (all sizes, 21 to 26), la lid and 2a lid each pair White Blankets (singlo), 8s 9d each Hearth Rugs (large & nice new designn), 33 6d, 4a lid, 5s lid each FANCY DRESS MATERIAL, in specially selected job lines, 7£d, 9d, aad Is per yard Boys' Tweed and Serge Suits, 8i lid (for this Bale only) Men's Tweed Trousers, 4a lid (for this sale only) Men's Mole Trousers, 2 < 6d Men's Bed Handkerchiefg, 3 for Is Boys' Tweed School daps, 8 for la Men's Felt Hats. Is each 8 Dozen Men's Boater Straw Hate, 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 & HEFFORD ",THE COBNEB." " MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, T"S the Most RELIABLE House for GOODg&ND CHEAPiBOOTS. O aim wto give you the best valuk for liitlb monby. HONESTY is oai Polio We wU* not Guarantee you an article unless we know it will give you every Satis aotlion. One Trial ie »I Iwe ask—Our Goods Sell themselves, { »■»—*— J. MELLOE, TANORKD BTREF ASHBUPT3N



MIS CIAK-ON. •' HEACBER of Pianoforte and Ore* L For terms, etc., apply at Re.ickao Vm>r n( W.Uf. and William Streets nea WakanuißoadEasfc. WANTED FNOWJf.—To be had 10s 6d six 42s Ladies' Blaok Jacket* 25s Dust Cloaks for 2s 6d, L*diea' Merino Combinations 3s 6d, Knitted Wool.'Combina tions 5a lid, Is 6d Cooking Aprons for la, 25b 6d Mclutouhes for 12a 6d, Ladies' 2s 6d Sailors now Is. All sorts of underclothing, children** pinafores, ooafcs and hat* aft clear- IB,? prices at Mitchell & Ttmsrßß's remov ing Sale Established 1876. FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW YEAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESENTS, 1 «o to GEORGE JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton, THE CHEAPEST PLA.OE IN TOWN OR WATCHES, CLOCKS. AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION INVITED. l.tt UNDBILL AM) CO n T7IURNJSHING UNDERTAKERS JD URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. (DANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND.; Poußhed Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths njStock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care •! Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 3 J. L. HIGGS; PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGNWRITBR, Eia BUSINESS PEOPLE reqairln? Sign writing would find it to their interest to consult J. I. HIGGrS. ss ht does the work himself, therefore there Is no second profit to pay. His ability ia well known as formerly eignwrlter to Mr J. Wilson, with whom he has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FRIE " For all classes of painting and house decorations. ARTIST'S MATERIALS, and la*<B esignsin WALL PAPERS, in stock. TANGBED~"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 the property of the Bank of New Zealand AbmU Board, is still trading under the name of Rollibfc & Co., so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to addreas all orders to THOMAS ROLLITI? WAKANUF ROLLER- FLOUR* MILLS, ASHBttBTON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleated 60 supply you with firet-elass "f 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 theN.Z. Farmers" ABsooiaUon, West Street, when Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholdert, can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Brwi| and Sharps iv exchange. thomasT'rollitt, WAK^NOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 285 ASHBURTON. I : ||||| ' Sound tms PURE€EYLOIiOBDLENDED Tj^iNEST"New Oatmeal, 251b bags 2s 6d V Roller Flour, 200 ib bags 13s; 100!b 7s 6d; 501ba 3s lOd ; 25!bs 2s, and furthtr reductions by the ton at Flitoheb Bbos<, Cash Supply Stores. ' WANTED KNOWN. — That anything you want in Drapery or Clothing can be bought very cheap at} Mitchell an» Turner's removing Sale. Remnants of all kinds and Nibbles in every' Department. Call early. Lota of Hoes already cleared, ir oome Grab served.