THE ASHBTJRTON tOARDIAN. THURSDAY, FEBRUARI 8, 1900

Printed and published by Hjinky Wiixra < f Pater Street* Aahburton, for the ProprJ<« tors, »t their Printing Office, Burn* tfc Street, Aahburton, THURSDAY, F«bra»ry 8, 1900



81-CKLOBIDE 6F GOLD CURE. DRINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYED IT I SUFFERED from an Insatiable Appe tite for Liquor. The Bi-Chloeidb of Gold Treatment cured me permanently. It Eradicates ALL Desire for Intoxicants (The deeire will never return unless jou re cultivate it. No cure—no pay. Address : BICHLORIDE OF GOLD INBTITUTK omy House, Rattray Street, Dunedin, Kempthorne. Prosser and Co. Gold Medal — PARIS. ASTHMA AND CATARRH Hay-Fever, Oppression, IVeuralgfia, etc. Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. Recommended by the highest Medical authorities. The j>eetar**l F'umi g-ator ISsspio is the moat efficacious of all remedies to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs, veventy yearn of success. J. ESPIC, P«ria t 20 rue Si- Lazare Melbourne, Messrs W. Ramsay Col lins and 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. mHE GENUINE DR~~GUILLLMI X ELIXIR Tonic, Glairons. and Anti-Bilions pared by Dr Paul Gage Fils, Chemist of the Ist Class. The only proprietor of thac remedy Roe cie Grenelle, S. Germain, Paris. Dr Guillie's Elixir is one of the moat economical medicines, both as a Purga tive and as a Depurative, it is the best remedy against all bilious and giaidous disorders. For more than seventy-five years Dr Guillie's Elixir has been employed with Buccess against diseases of the liver, the Bpleen, the heart, rheumatism, goat, fever, influenza, si in diseases, etc. Beware of imitations, and see that you get the Genuine Dr GuilHe's Elixir, which bears the signature of Pan! Gage, and mark that each bottle is accompanied Treatise on Glairs. Sold by Droggiats, Patent Medicine Dealers, and by AUSTRALIAN DRUG CO.. Sydney, B.S.W. Immediate and sure recovery from ali the diseases of the Stoiuadl by the ELIX R GKr.Z More than Twentf Years of estab Hshed success affirm the really marvel lous properties of the Elixir firez •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, PARIS. Messrs Oollin <te Co,, 49 rue de Maubeuge. Mr W. Ramsay, Collins & Swanson St MELBOURNE WO A 1» Kit F Viz MK«tcTS~«! ' BEECHAM'S PILLS For Billious and Nervous Disorckrs, eiuh as Wind and Pain in the Stoma h, Sick Hehcathe, Giddiness, Fulne.-s and Swe'ling after Meals, Dizzin- ss and Drow siness, Ct'ldChilis, I'luhiugsol Hea-, Li.ssof Appetite, Shortness of Jireatb, Cos-'iveress Blotch s on the Skin, Disturbed Slep, Frightful Dreams, nnlall Ner vous sud i remHins? Sensations, etc. THE FIRST DOSE WILL GIVE RELIEF Itf TWENTY MINUTES This i- no Fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be Wortlt a OVIKEA a BOX: BKBCHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed will quickly restore Females to completa Health. They promptly remove any obstruction or inrregnlarity of: the system. ForaJ WEAK STOMAOH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISOKDERED LIVER, They act like magic—a few doses will work wonders npon the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the Muscular System, restoring the loi>g lost complexion, bringing back the k.>en edge of appetite, and arousing with the Ri'Sebnd of Health the whole Physical Energy of the human frame. For throwing off fevers in hot climates they are sp. cialiy renowned. These are "facts" ad mitted by thousands, in ail classes of Soci< ty, and one of the best, guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEECH * MS PUXS have the Largest Sale ot any Patent Medicine in the World. BEEOHAM'B JPII^JUS Have for many years been the popular family medicine throughout; the British Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. 2BEPMJJSD ONLY BY XHOSfAI BBSCHAMT, St. Helen's.Enq Sold evprywhere in bottles—9Jd, Is IJd and as Sd each "-EATING'S POWDER -I*-EATING'S POWDER, T<f xv EATING'S POWDER, ■"•EATING'S POWDER, V ■^EATING'S POWDFR, •&- EATING'S POWDER, fBI;GS FLEAS, KILLS 1 MOTHS, BKKTLES, .MOSQUITOES. HAFMLESS 'to AKIMALb HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS fc is unrivalled in destroying Pleas, Bugs Cockroaches, Beetles, Moths in Furs and every other species of insect. Sportsmen Will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in the doge, as also ladies for their pet dogs The Public are Cautioned that packages of the genuine powdsr bear the autograph of Thomas Keatino Sold in Tins only KEATING'd WORM TABLETS keaung's worm tablets kea.tino'B worm tablets Keaiisg's wohm. tablets kkatlng's wobm tablets (a purely vegetable sweetmeat) Jioth in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. 16 is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in Tins by all draggwts. Proprietor; Thomas Keati.vq. Lcndon *



1900 GREAT ANNUAL SALE -of!? DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS, WILL COMMENCE SATUKDAY, JANUARY 20. ANDREW ORR, H. M. JONES. BTATIOINERY STATION EBT, ACCOUNT BOOKS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, FANCY GOOI'S, FANCYGOODS New Shipment now opening up from London Houses. A LARGE and Well Selected Stock of Goods for all Departments, imported directJrom 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-nacs (suitable for CHRISIMAS and NEW YEAR Gifts. BIRTHDAY k WEDDING PRESENTS. BOOKS—Excellent Variety of prize, reward and presentation Books. Historical, Biographical, Scientific, Poetioal, Travels, Novels, and various Bindings. Bibles, Hymns and Prayers, (various styles) Church Praise, Wesley's JHymns. STATIONERY—PIain, Fancy and Commercial Paper, Envelopes, Boxed Stationery, White and Tinted 6i and Is, Specially put up for me by Marcus Ward *nd Co , of London A.I. valueß. Repolnic, —-— vellum, Linen and Bank papers ruled and plain. LEATHER GOODS—Purses from 6d to 20a. Wallets, Card and Letter Cases, Lidiea' and Gentlemen's Dressing Cases, Hand Bags, ————, Pencil Cases. Companions* FANCY GOODS—Photo Frames, Screens, Workboxee, Inkstands, Vases, Ornaments, Clocks, Albums, Easles, Baaeketp, Glove & Kurchief Sets, Cabinets, Trays, Flower Sbaida, Spill Boulb Teapots 6d each, Vases. Ornaments too numerous to particularise. BASKET WARE—Open and Closed Sv'in Lined, all sizes and piices from 6d up, TOYS—A Great Variety of Wood, Tin and Rubber mechanical Toy», fern Horse and Carts, Barrows, Go-carts, Tea Set*, Boats Watches Balls, Cubes, Biockß, Arks, Puzzles, Skittles, Musical Toy Rattles! Steam Boats and Engines, Magic Lanterns, Microscope, Prams and Tricycles, and 1000 articles from Id up. REWJNG MACHINES—The Anchor Machine, well finished and up-to-date, good machine, hand and Treadle from £410 ato £9 lO*. Makes a splendid present. PJA3NOB and OUGANS From lOs per month; Lowest Cash Prices. TRADING STAMPS GIVKN TO CASH PURCHASERS. H. M. JONES. 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 oar Lovely Summer Goods) IS NOW ON! NOW ON TTTE 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 canoot 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 8 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 Dressee, 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. STBANGE & CO. OHRISXCHyjROH.



MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, T8 the Most RELIABLE Houee lor GOOD AND CEEAP'BOOTS. O aim It feo give yea the bbst value for limlb money. HONESTY U oat IPoUe We wiU not Guarantee yonjan article unkis we^know it will.'give you} every;jß»ti<»o6ion. One Trial is ail we|a«k—Our[Goodß k Sell themselves. ••■»«-»».- j MELLOE, (DANCRED BTRKET, ASHBUFT3N A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. DON'T FORGET mO Call and See our Stocks of FANCY GOOD 3, suitable for PKESIiNTS, and those preparing for Friends should see us for BEDSTEADS, BEDDING, AND ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS PERAMBULATORS, f™fc»^",*^, irn f** PIANOS, llBP=l? 8W y SEWING MAOHINES FANCY OHAIRS DRAWING R I< & /^KoPSiSr DINING ROOM WICKER CHAIRS. t^|||f^ff^ FURNITURE, Em Carpets. Linoleums, Rugs, Mats, Etc. UST ARRIVED—A LARGE.ASSORTMENT OF BAMBOIVERANDA BLINDS T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Akoadh. BE NOT DECEIVED BY OTHER SALES, BUT REMEMBER THAU THE SUMMER CLEARING SALE AD "THE CORNER " is GENUINE, i V E ARE OVERSTOCKED IN Towels, Flannelettes, Dresa Goods, and Clothing (Men's and Boys'). To make room for NEW GOODS these shall go to yon at Cost Price for Spot Cash. ALL REMNANTS AND SUMMER GOODS AT NOMINAL FIGURES. Our Word is Our Bond. NORTHCOTE & HEFFOIiJj



MOVING SALE. OPENING ON JFEIDAY, JANUARY 12 m ]>st (o) ! NEW BUILDING READY. : r STOCK TO BE CLEARED. r riIHE FOLLOWING LINES ABE SPECIAL THIS WEEK — Val Lace 4£in wide, la 6d a dozen ; 300 dozen lace to be cleared Small Women's Cashmere Hose, fashioned, heels and toe«, 2 paira for Is id Women's Black Ribbed Hose, fashioned, heels and toes, Is per pair Women's Black Ribbed Hose, Is 6d, Is Bd, Is 9d; to clear at Is 3d Boys' Scotch Knitted Hose from Is per pair Boys' Roslyn Knicked Hole from Is per pair Grand Line Printed Orepons, 10|d and Is, now 6|d Costumes from Is lid Lace Curtains from li lid Large White Striped Towels, 6d A File of _.rt Muslins from 3|d MITCHELL & TURNER. NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NT) ALL OUR FRUITS ARE WASHED AND CLEANED « J3# BY PATENT MACHINERY. Finest New Currants •-, ... Os 5d Finest Dried Apples .. .. Os 93 Fineßb New Sultana Oa 7d Finest Dried Poaches Os lOi Finest Selected Raisins .. .. Os 6id Finest Dried Apricots .. .. Os lOd Finest Mixed Peel Os 84 Finest Preserved Ginger .. .. Os 3d Finest New Figs Os 8d Ship's Lime Juice Is 3d Finest New Prunes .. .. .. 0« lOd Lemon Squaeh (quart bottle) .. la Od Finest New Prunes (7ib tins) ... 5s 4d Pineapple, Lemon, Raspberry, and Finest Icing Sugar .. .... .. Os 6d Black Cnrrant Syrup .. .. Is Od Finest Cut Loaf Sugar .. .. Os 3jd Mason's Herb Beer Extract .. Os 9d Finest Dessicated Cocoauut ... Oa 7d Mason's Win* Essence .. .. Os 9d Van Houben's Cocoa, per lb .. 3s 3d Ci earn of Tartar .. ..  Is 3d Jelly Powders, assorted ... — Ot 6d Carbonate of Soda ..  .. Oa 3d SUGAK. SUGAR. SUGAR. Now that the Jam Season has started, and yon with your Jam to keep well USE MILLAQUIN Al FINEST CANE SUGAR, 701b bag for Us. Every bag stamped " Finest Cane Sugar." JAM JARS. JAM JARS. MASON'S IMPROVED SCREW TOP JAM JARS~*Tfae Cheapest and Best Jam Jars in the Market. ALSO—THE FAMOUS AMERICAN FRUIT JAR. Those desirous of Preserving Fruit in Syrup, will find these Jars superior to any other in the market. The month 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 itrong spring lid, making it completely air tight. WINES AND" SPIRITS. We have a large and well assorted stock of all lines, ASSORTED OASES PACKED FOR CHRISTMAS. English and Colonial Ales and Stoat always i«( Stock. ——:o:«~— SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINB & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. MAJRKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON Telephone No 63 LLt*EUfflt OWEN' [abiel confectionery. OBRTIIIOATED TEAOHER. _,„!, bbFBBSHmFnt ROOMS for th. L°cS£j3)33?!aSiS. c &_ rM""*Mof L*diM~ — —»hl* International College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN- Ftuit S*taa> Io" OceM1 ' Summir Drillto ' ANDO0 EI7NtKnT. HARMONYi ™d "' "» "- Praltato "»m" * The new term will oommenoe January JMLiSSGS PftffOS 22nd. Intending pupils kindly oommunioate ? ftrly< New Bhop, lately occupied by Coopbb Bbos, FOR SAIiF Eawt Street, next Oraighend & Berrymaa. WAKAKCI ROAD. -~—-^f 9 i A BHBURTON—We oan afford to ipend I HAVE for S»le, an excellent batineM -CX. money In »dTerti«ing f to much Honda aiSe, having a frontage of 75 fwt; at L»-k» Te* to Mlling, •verybody^ hk« it. nteMQt occupied by Mr J H Btephena Bold by Sh_aiim_» Bbob, ib paokota } 5 and F. FERRIMAN. | IGlb boxw pw*td in Ceylon* I



WANTED KNOWN.-A few c* fch nibbles to be had at Mmnamx & Tubneb removing Sale. Beautiful Laces 4J laches wide 1 8 6d per dczm ; Ladies Black Gloves, 2d per pair; Children's Stock ings, 2i per pair ; Ladies' Black Cashmere Hose, Is a pair ; Ladies' Colored Silk Glow, new goods, 1, 3d a pair, were 3, . dfcrk colors Berlin Wool, la per head. Delays are dangerous. WANTED KNOWN.—To be had for 10s 6d six 42a Ladies' Black Jackets, 25s Dust Cloaks for 2s 6d, Ladies^ Merino Combinations 5s 6d, Kniited Wool Combina tions 5s lid, Is 6d Cooking Aprons for I>, 25s 6d Molotoshee for 12a 6d, Ladies' 2» 6d Sailors now Is. All sorts of underclothing, children's pinafores, coats and hats at ck»> iog prices at Mitchkll & Turner's retnov ing Sale Established 1873. FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND HEW YEAR GIFTS, Awso WEDDING PRESENTS, GEORGE JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton. THE OHEAPEBt"pLAOE IN fOWN OR WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION INVITED.' T. H. UNDBIIi.j (■, UJCDWU. A A I i fctf'SL \k / mssp^B^^HßSJMmk^mmWS^.. T H. UNDJRILL AbD CO., T7IDRNISHING UNDERTAKERS JD URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE OS HAND. PoUsbed Ooffini a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath! I b Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, direotly behind Oddfellows' Hail; also care 0! Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGNWRITBR, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to their interest to consalt J. L. HIGGS, as ht does the work himself, therefore there is no second profit to pay. His ability is well known »s formerly aignwrlter to 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 lates esignsin 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 sevan 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 AsMto Board, ia still trading under the name of Rollitt & Co., so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to address all orders to TEOMAS ROLLITU' WAKANUI ROLLER -FLOUR MILIiS, ASHBUBTON On and after October Ist, I shall be pldastd to supply you with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAN : 4 SHARPS, at lowest current rates* FOR IDHE CONVENIENCE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, I have arranged to keep a supply of Floor Bran, and Sharps at the Stores of the N.Z. Farmers' Asaooiation, Welt Btreat, what Farmers, Shareholders or non-Sharehold»r», can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Bran, and Sharps in exohange. THOMASiOLUTT. WAKANDI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 285 ASHBURTON. J|ijiMm Sound the PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED I ELAui METHVEN-Why is the British soldie like BoDdai-Lanka Tea? Becau the quality is quickly ahown when in ho water! Hibbs Bros, sell it in packets and C ylon packed boxes. Smoke New Venus