THE AfHBU TQS (SrOARDIAN : SATURDAY, FEBI*ABT 1O S 1900

•rinted and published by H«tar Willis <• f Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Proprl*. ton, at their Printing Office, Burnt tt Street, Ashburton, SATURDAY, Febtaary 10, 1900



oil -..- i;. r .-■ •. 18/ It to iv ;,f,- t'» 'the. r uniPVua's Ca - \ tomorg of \V, B. I.akdts, and ihe j Public gnneruMy, thai h:«vina fun.h tbe ' bvisiness known as »he ** AHtiburtun .ArcrAt.e'i W»ter and Crrii-fi M.u-.vt.ic'ory," I reke pOßßeavion on 4nd'>fter FeUruary 1, find by j diligent atixnion lo burirps nod :}\ej ■apetiori'y rf C.Y>Hif*!» and SVnter« I tnk« the oppnrt'i: i' vof s >'i':i-; jj a fair i'baio 0? your &uj \>"<:l sr.ii ji'ta'- inu-c Af.F. BRAT,



C;- Mm. RON fcTUFJ'-T. 1 226 ; mEACBER OP THE PIANOFORTE, Will cninmTicp frifpsajona! duties on MO\D.\IJ!, J*nu-*ry 29 '-■ Address: Cues Street, Ashburton. 192 ; . I PHO,<)GKaPHY. fyO COM"ETE WITH THE TIMES. \ For 14 Days Only. One Dozen Highly Finished Cabinet Photo 3 FOB ETGHT 4 STX. Don't Miss This Chance. All work guaranteed. Note Address D Jones, The Photographer, Robottom Studio, Moore Streef.



J. V. DE BEER, JEWELLER &■ WATCHMAKER, mHE LATEST NOVELTIES just to JL hand in all classes of Watc**e» 3c eTewellery, R9TH"4ihM'S ENGLISH LEVti-J WATCHES IN THK FOLLOWING GRADES :— Gold Kry.es? Hunting Gold K^ylfsa Op»>n Ftce Silver Keyless H>Uf Hunting Silver Ktylees JiunMn.a Silver Keywind Fim-e Hunting Silver Keywind Going Barrel Hunt ing | Silver Keyless Open Face : Silver Key wind Fusee Open Face Silver Keywind CJoing Barrel Open Face Also, A FULL STOCK op KOTHKRHAM'S _JL.ADIE&" rCOLO WATCHES, SPECIALLY MADE 10 MY ORDER. 6IX DOZEN ENGLISH KEYLESS OPEN FACE MJKKL LEVEE WATCHES, Compensation balance 1, fuH jewelled, two yrars' Guarantee, 27s Ocl EACH. «^H O<l Also, a Full Stock of all other classes of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Watchea. WATERBURYS at four pricei— 14s 6d, 19s 6d, 20s, 22s 0i- J. V.DE"BEEK, (J.ate S. Salek) EAST STREET, AbHBURTON



Harvest Supplies. TV^E HAVE JOST LANDED, ex Paparoa, E »kaia, and Aotea, NEW SUPPLIES OF ENGLISH EaRTHKHWARE, - GLASS AND CHINA. lve vy lino op to date, aud at lowest Cash qio:a;ior;.'. Eigllsh an! American FRUIT J.IKS at [lowest prices in Town 5 Queensland Pure l>ty Cane SUGAR— 701b Bags 14s. C nly dry Sugar should be used fof Preserving, Two and Three Prong Forks, Binder Whips, Rein Cord, Oil Can?, Reaper Oil, Raw and Boiled Oil, Castor and Cylinder Oil, in any quanti y. 51b Boxes Pure Cfyfon TEA from 7s 6d each. b 1 c y~cTl c s. In BIOYCLKS w*j c*n offer fhej^be-t Vft'ue in thn Color.y. We build Machines to order from Genuine U.S.A. pairs' We are aW A em's for Coluinbias, Hartford-*, and Lovtll DUmonds. Quotations m application. CARSON & Co., GROCERS AKD^IROSMOJNGJSRS. Inportera of Biryl- a T'ardwarf», Gla^B and China TaNCKBD fcTREET AND Ae«A.I)E, Abhburtcn.



ME DONGKES, HAVE LOCK STREET, npEACHEK of Violin, Mandolin, and X Harmooy, resurres teaching 29th mat. Terms on application, 1 173 T)ARLI &M ENT AX V Decision against JZ Ttading Coupons. Noeuch legislation necessary in the case of a straight-out system of giving Ca^h Discount at tbe rate of Is in the P<a?>,d off every purchase of Nine-pence worth and over. The tame ail round sterling valu as ustiil in General Drapery, Clothing, Boots, etc , at H. C. Babbett'b (late Barrett Bros.) "The Hal! 8 " East Street. "TTTaSTKD KAOWJN — WOKTHOOTK ~& W Hefford wiJi give you New Goods at Startling Cash Pr ces at their Clearing Sale PAkLUMKNTARY Decision against Trading Coupons, No such legislation necessary m i he case of a straigh-ouc system of giving Cash Discount at the rate of Is in tne off every purchase of Ninepecca worth and over. The same all round sterl ing value as usutd in General Drapery, Clothing, Bootp, etc., at R. C. Baebett's (Ikte Barrett Broa.) "The Hall/ East Street. S~IOME and see the prices at Mbs Alcorn's V^> Great Summer 6&\e, Dress Mublibs from 6d a yard. Summer Dresses, Military, Hibbons, Flower?, Laces, Jackets, Cape*, Underclothing, Pinafores, Aprons, Stamped Needlework, etc, all reduced during the Sale. For Children's Hacking Cough take Wooda' Great Pepceroiiot) Cure— ls 6d and 8i 6d I



1900 GREAT ANNUAL SALE — OF£— DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS, WILL COMMENCE SATURDAY, JANUAEY 20. ANDREW ORR. H." M. JONES. STATION EX V STATION BKY, ACCOUNT B00K«, ACCOUNT BOGKB, FANCY GOODS, FANCY GOODS New Shipment now opening up trom London Houses, ,(1-1 __



A LARGE »nd Well SekctedfStock of Goods for all Departments, imported direct from leading London, American and Japanese houses, consisting of BOOKS. STATIONERY. TOYS, FANCY GOODS, LEATHER GOODS. Fancy China, Gla*a and Electro p'ated Ware, Clocks, Vases, Nic-naca (suitable for CHRISIMAS and NSW YE\B Giftß. BIRTHDAS? t 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) (huroh Prai?e, Wesley's Hymns. STATIONERY—PIa'n, Fancy and Commercial Paper, Envelopas, Boxed Stationery, Whibe and Tinted 6d and 1», 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, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dre&ring Cases, Hand Bags, . Penoil Cases. Companions* FANCY GOODS—Photo Frames, Screens, Workboxec, Inkstands, Vases, Ornaments, Clocks, Albums, Easlea, BaacketP, Glove & Kerchief Sets, Cabinets, Traya, Flower Bbaids, Spill Bowls Teapot" 6d each, Vases. Ornaments too numerous to particularise. BASKET WARS—Open and Cloned S<<in Lined, all sizes and piices from 61 up, I TOYS—A Great Variety of Wood, Tin nud Rubber mechanical Tny*, foim Horse and Carts, Barrows, Go-carts, Tea Sets, Boats Watches Balls, Cubes, Blocks, Arks, Fuzzlee, Skittles, Musical Toy Rattlesf Steam Boats and Engine?, Magic Lanterns, Mioroscop?, Prams and Tricjcles, and 1000 articles from Id up. SEWING MACHINES—The Anchor Machine, well finished and up-to-date, good machine, ha»d and Treadle from £410s to £9 10s. Makes a splendid present, FIAINOStod ORGANS From lOs per month. 1 ©west Cash Prices. TRADING STAMPS GIVEN TO CASH PURCHASERS. • i.f L « \ r jl 1 IJ k..-' # OUR COMPLIMENTS TO LADIES RESIDING IN THR 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 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 f Those Ladies who cannot spare the time to coma to Town for this Huge &ale 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 y?u were present , in person at one of our Counters.



THIS IS A TEMPTING SALE Full of delightful surprises for Bayers 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. OHRISXOH&ROH.



MELLO R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE AI LY\ JI $$£$jf THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TB the Mo«fc RELIABLE House for GOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. O »im is to give yo« the best vai,t;e for littlb monhy. tONESTY is oai Polio We wIM not Guarantee youjan »rfciele unless we know it will give you; every^Bati«>ot>lon. One Trlai;ii all we|aik—Our^Gjods^Sell themselves. «■"--*-— J. MELLOR, (DANCRED BTIRFET, ASHBUFTDN



A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. DON'T FORGET mO Call and See our Stocks of FANCY GOOD 3, suitable for PRESENTS, and those preparing for Friends should see us for BEDSTEADS, BEDDING, AND ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLD FUENISHINGS PERAMBULATORS, * ~ " | . _^ f** PIANOS, * SEWING MACHINES FANCY OHAia^ *' I'^AWING E (< J /^S^^S^B^ DINING ROOM WIOKBR OHAIRS. FURNITURE, Etc, Carpets. Linoleums, Rugs, Mats, Etc. UST ARRIVED—A LARG&;AB*ORTMENT OF BAMBO VERANDA BLINDS «jr» t T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, [opposite Aboadb.



BE NOT DECEIVED BY OTHER SALES, BUT REMEMBER THAT THE SUMMER CLEARING SALE AT " THE CORNER" is ' GENUINE, 4 tkT B ARE OVERSTOCKED IN Towels, Flannelettes, Dress Goods, and Clothing (Men's and Boys'). To make room for NEW GOODS these shall go to you at Cost Price for Spot Cash. ALL REMNANTS AND SUMMER GOODS AT NOMINAL FIGURES. Oar Word is Our Bond, NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD



MOVING SALE. OPENING ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 12th Jnst NEW BUILDING READY. £ w STOCK TO BE CLEARED.



mHE FOLLOWING LINES ARE SPECIAL THIS WEEK — Val Lace 4|in wide, Is 6d a dozen ; 300 dozen lace to be cleared | Small Women's Cashmere Hose, fashioned, beels and toes, 2 pairs for Is Id Women's Black Ribbed Hose, fashioned, heels and toes, Is par pair Women's Black Ribbed Hose, U 6d, Is Bd, Is 9d ; to clear at Is 3d Boys* Scotch Knitted Hose from 1b per pair Boys' Roslyn KnJcked Hose from Is per pair Grand Line Printed Crepons, 10£ d and Is, now 6|d Costumes from is lid Lace Curtains from Is lid Large White Striped Towels, 6d A Pile of Art Muslins from 3|i MITCHELL & TURNER.



NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NT) ALL OUR FRUITS ARE WASHED AND CLEANED • X>» BY PATENT MACHINERY, Finest) New Currants «. ... Oa sfl Finest Dried Apples ..  Oa 91 Finest New Sultanas .. .. Os ?d Finest Dried Peaches Os 101 Finest Selected Raisins .. .. Os 6fr.l Finest Dried Apricots .. "'. 0» 101 Finest Mixed Peel .. .. .. 0* 8J Finest Preserved Ginger .. Os 8d FineafcNewFig Oa 8d Ship's Lime Juice lg $\ Finest New Prunes 0» lOd Lemon Squash (quart bottle)  Is Od 1 Finest New Prunes (7>b tins) ... 5s 4d Pineapple, Lemon, Raspberry, and Finest Icing Sugar .. .„ .. Q 9 6d Black Currant Syrup .. .. Is Od I Finest Cut Loaf Sugar ..  O3 3£d Mason's Herb Beer Extract .. Os 9d Finest Dessicated Cocoanut ... Os 7d Mason's Win* Essence  .. Os 9J Van Houten's Cocoa, per lb .. 3s 3d Cteam of Tartar Is 3d Jelly Powders, assorted ... ,„ Ot 6d Carbonate of Soda .. ..  Os 3d SUGAR SUGAR. SUGAR. , Now that the Jam Season has started, and you wish jour Jam to keep well USE MILLAQUIN Al FINEST OANE SUGAR, 701b bag for Us, Every bag stamped " Finest Cane Sugar." JAM JARS. JAM JARS. MASON'S IMPROVED SOREW 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, will,find these Jara 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 i ease, also being fitted with a strong spring lid, making it completely air tight. WINES AND SPIRITS. We have a large and well assorted Btock of all lines, ASSORTED OASES PACKED FOR CHRISTMAS. English and Colonial Ales and Stout always kfStock, 9 Q a «sssßssa«sMßi



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SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASkBURTON Telephone No 53



LLtWELL^ OWEN, CERTIFICATED TEACHER, LOCAL Representative of the London College of Music, and of the Muaioal International College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY, ' AND COUNTERPOINT. I The new term will commence J*nuary 22nd. Intending pupils kindly oommuniuate early. WAKAWCI ROAD. I HAVE for Sale, an excellent) btmaeis site, having a frontage of 75 feet; ah preaant occupied by Mr J H Stephen* F. FERRIMAN.



THE ABIEL CONFECTIONERY. TpHB REFRESHMENT ROOMS for the reception of Ladies are now completed. Fruit Salad, Ice Cream, Summer Drinks, and ali the latest Fruits in season at the Misses Paces' New Shop, lately oooupied by Coofib Bros, East Street, next Oraighead ft Berrynun, I 99 A BHBDRTON—We e*n afford tn spend xl money in advertising* so muoh Honda Lanka Tea is selling, everybody likes it. Sold by Shiabman Baos, in packofcs ; 5 and 101b boxes packed in Ceylon, I



WANTED KNOWN.—A few of bh nibbles to be had at Mitchell & Turner' removing Sale. Beautiful Laces 4J inches wid>% le 6d per d<K n; L»diea Black Gloves, 2d par pair ; Children's BfooS: ifcgs, 21 per puu ; Ladies' Blauk Cashmere Hose, Is a pair; Ladifs'Olored Silk Gloves, new gooda, Is 31 ■>. pair, were 3s ; dark colors Bsrlin Wool, Its per \-ern. Delays »r» dangerous. WANTED KNOWN.—To be had for 10a 6d six 42s Ladies' Black Jackets, 25s Dust Cloaks for 2s 6d, Ladiee'i. Merino Combinations 3s 6d, Knitted Wool Combina tions 5a lid, Is 6d Cooking Aprons for Is, 25s 6d Mcltitosheß for 12a 6d, Ladies' 2b 6d Sailors now Is. All sorts of underclotbicg, children's pitwforep, coats and bats at cleai \vg prices at Mitchell & loksbb's retnov ing bale Establibhed 1876. FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW YEAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESENTS, (JO TO GEORGE JESSONi PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AKD JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburtoo, THE CHEAPEST PL4OE IN TOWN OE watches, clocks, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION INVITED."



T. H. Undbill,, [s, xmsmxm T H. UNDBILL AND CO., T7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS JO URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. PoUihed Goffini a Specialty. A Ohoioe Aisortment of Artificial Wrtftthi n Stock. Private Addrew, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care «f Mr T. Andrew*, East Belt. 2 J. L. HIGrGrS, PAINTER, PAPERHANGBB, SIGNWRITBR, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to their interest to cnnsalt J. L. HI66S, ss ht does the work himself, therefore there it ao second profit; to pay. His ability ia well known »8 lormerly signwrtter to Mr J. Wiison, with whom he has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For ail classes of painting and house decorations. ARTIST'S M&TRRIALS, and larM esigns ia WALL PAPERS, in stock. TANCEBI~STBEET. TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY.



I BEG to inform you that I have levered my couneotion with the Canterbury Mill, which was under my management for over eeven years, and have PURCHASED from Mr Ed win Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which ia the property of the Bank of New Zealand Aatttc Board, is still trading under the name of Rollito & Co., ao to avoid oonfoaion with correspondence, 1 would like to ask you to address all orders to THOMAS ROLLIT3}> WAKANtJI ROLLER -FLOUR MILLS, ASHBUjRTON On and after October Ist, lahall oepitwtd to supply you with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BHAN & SHARPS, at) lowest current rate*. FOR THE CON VENIENOE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, I have arranged to keep a supply of Floor Bran, aad Sharps ab the Stores of the N.Z. Farmers' Assooiation, West Street, when Farmer*, Shareholders or non-Shareholders, oan leave their Wheat and get Floor, Bran, and Bharps in eroh»nge. thomas'rollitt. WAK4NOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 265 ASHBURTON.



£d%s Sound the PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED METHVEN-Why is tba BritUh aeldfa like Hondtti-Uoka Tea? B«o«o the quality is quickly »hown wh«n ia ho wafcer I Hibbs Bros, sell ifc in p»okeU »ad 0 ylon packed boxes. Smok« New Venus