U TIE ASHBURiOI GUARDIAN.* SATURDAY, FIBBfARY 24, 1900

Printed and published by Henry Willis • f Peter Street, Aehburton, for the Prop?;-. tors, ab their Printing Office, Burnt* Street, Aahburton, SATURDAY, Frtroiry 8*» 1900



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST -LftOß TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHKR CROP. SPECIAL MANURE cnn be madto for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or 2 Owt. SACKS. Orders received b/ fRJLE£X>L..A.aiX>Jb2fct JSJEtOt*., Limited., DAVID THOMAS, OB THE N.-2.. JF"A.R,MER» CO-I^PKKATIVB^ j BSOUIATIUN OF CAWTKRBUBY, limited., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PKODUCE EXPORT |OOMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secr-'ary. WILLIAM PATCHING, EAST STREET, ASH BURTON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKEK. TMARMERS AND OTHERS WHO REQUIRE RELIABLE HAND SEWN SADDLERY & HARNESS Should remember that I have a competent staff of harness makers a_d saddlers in ny, tmploy, «nd that all work is done on the premises. FIT AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. HORSE COVERS*—AII horse eoYers supplied by me are made on the premise» s and their construction only the best materials are used, and all are hand-sewn. A LARGE STOCK OFj Oilskins, Machine Belling, Rope, Tents, Etc ALWAYS IN STOCK. REPAIRS EXECUTED PROMPTLY k AT MODERATE CHARGES. FITS OF DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, GIDDINESSi StG. Chey possess three grand qualities, being *sgj §J* 3—.. |h 1 | \/ «few" a. ■!_-<■ 2_-rf iLJ' £ • SAFE AND_CE_RTAIN. The Scfiuolmistres^ St. Anne's Sr.hoel, Wnndswoith, writes as follows. KMy inoi.lier and eldest sister have taken your Pills for years fcr bilious attacks and sick headache-, and haw utM-ays found them most beneficial/ Manufactured only at 7S. New Oxford Stroot, London. Sold by all Chemist* and Medicine VendoM. NOT EVEN . . . AN ABSENT-MINDED BEGGAR • • . FORGETS THAT SHEARMAN BROS.' SPECIAL!* IS Pure Ceylon Teas, Or that they keep tbe largest SUPPLIES in all kinds and qualities &OINQ, SOUTH of the line. But they have other LITTLE THINGS BEHIND THEM, SUCH AS GROCEKIES, IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, KMMttLWAftE, CROCKERY, BSUSHWAKB, WINES & (SPIRITS. By purchasing the above Goods from gs at the lowest Oaslb Prices our Friends will always find it PAY! PAY! PAY! J fAh 4 J'niTITWri'TBHI PARLIAMENTARY BeolßhiT^Bt k^MM33IIIJIJ t IkM^Ji r Tr^ in« Coupon.. Ncuohlegiition ■bJ^ftF* n f oce»ai4r)' m the case of a Btraigh-out) system fSk m SOOTi'l IRI fTI »° Bp' ngP aL h DißCoUnt »fc the rate of la in fft-J 1 2if !r-"-P §"^ '**' i tne i H.oun^ off every purchase of Ninepence iJ^jIPOWOE^S I *orth »a* °ver. same all round Uteri- PBEVEHT TITS, COH-'UnVrHs' ETC ' r! Orf» ar'" i < I "'"""' l"J <'?"" tMMAI«""<'» tntion during tbo perlo.l of Teething. Kibbons, Flowers, Laces, Jackets, Capes The words "JOHN STEF.HMAN. Underclothing, Finaforee, Aprone, Stamped i chemist, wa-^s^th, eureey," Needlework, etc., all reduced during the Are engraved ou tlio G»m->,mcnt stump affixed f ' mi-h Vii'l'-t. ~ ■ — — ——. ANTED KNOWN Thafe tbmTwiTo Smoke New Venus Wftnb cheap Drspcry or Clothing — . _________ thouldpny us an early visit, as we shall | TT7AR, WAR, WAR.- Contingent Ties ■ood b« "Moving on." — Atnowu. *. VV and Hati Bands ad Norihooti! &



A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. DON'T FORGET i mO Call and See our Stocks of FANCY GOODS, suitable for PRESENTS, and those preparing for Friends should see us for BEDSTEADS, BEDDING, AND ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLD FUBNISHINGS PERAMBUL iTORS.f y^^^, M mrfjf** PIANOS, / SEWING MACHINES FA?*OY OH AIRS DBA WING ROOM i^^^^mA DINING ROOM WIOKBR OHAIRS. FURNITURE, Etc. Carpets. Linoleums, Rugs, Mats, Etc. USB? ARRIVED-A LARGE^SSORTMENT OP BAMBO VERANDA BLINDS T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Aroadb. OUK 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 . , . *TT*n^" m______ 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 ia that LADIES RESIDENT IN THE COUNTRY Bhould participate iv the benefits offered by this Great Sale ? Those Ladies who cannot sp*re 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 fco get one of our Catalogues (we will send you one post free on application), see what we have to sell, make your selcc ion, write down your requirements, enclose remittance to value of goods (P. 0.0, Postal note or Postage Stamps will do) and Post to u« aa 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 m*y be quite sure we will be as careful in selecting the goods you ask for as if you were present in person atone of our Counters. THIS IS A TEMPTING SALE Full of delightful surprises for Buyers who may reckon on getting Splendid Talne 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. 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 1 W. STRANGE & CO.. OHRISTCHUKOH. H. M. JONES. STATIOIN EJKY STATIONERY, ACCOUNT BOOKS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY GOODS New Shipment now opeDingVup from ;London;£ Houses. *xj ___ A LARGE and Well Selected Stock of Goods for all Departments, Importedjdirecfclfron leading London, American and Japanese houßes, consisting of BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, LEATHER GOODS. Fancy China, Glass and Electro-plated Ware, Clocks, Vaßes, Nic-nacs (suitable foi CHRISIMAS and NEW YEAR Gifts. BIRTHDAY k WEDDING PRESENTS. BOOKS—Excellent Variety of pritse, 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—PIa'n, Fancy and Commercial Paper, Envelopes, Boxed Stationery White and Tinted 6d and Is, Specially put np for me by Marcus Ward md Co., of London A.I. values. Repolnic, vellum. Linen and Bank papers ruled and plain LEATHER GOODS—PurseB from 6d to 20s. Wallets, Card and Letter Cases Lidice' and Gentlemen's Dressing Cases, Hand Bags, « ——, Pencil Cases, Companions! FANCY GOODS—Photo Frames, Screens, Workbosee. Inkstands, Vases, Ornaments Clocks, Albums, Eas!es, Baacketc, Glove & Kerchief Sets, Cabinets, Trays, Flower Stands' Spill Boule Teapots 6d each, Vases. Ornaments too numerous to particularise. ' BASKET WARE—Open and Closed Sit in Lined, all sizes and piices from 6d up, lOYS—A Great Variety of Wood, Tin and Rubber mechanical Toyn, 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 up-to-date cood machine, hand and Treadle from £410s to £9 10s. Makes a splendid present. ' PIANOS and OR6AINS Fbom lOa per month Lowest Cash Prices. TRADING STAMPS GIVEN TO CASH PURCHASERS. H. M. JONES.



THE AIIBL COX FECTIONERY. mHR REFRESHMENT ROOMS for the reception of Ladies are now completed. Fruit Salad, Ice Cream, Summer Drinks, and all the latest Fruits in season at the Misses Paces' New Shop, lately occupied by Coofbb Bbos, East Street, next Craighead & Berryman. LLtWtILYK OWEKr M'O.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. LOCAL Representative of the London College of Music, and of the Musical International College, PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DO vINE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT. The new term will commence January 22nd, Intending pupils kindly communicate early. wooThton STEAM WOOL WOBKS, CHRISTCHURCH. (Established 1868) rpHE UnderHgned begs to notify thai 1 he is SCOURIIS G as heretofore. Squatters' Consignment to the Christ church or Woolston Stations will receive* prompt attention. Quick Despatch and Lowest Kates. T. YORK, TJTTE, {ARE ALREADY PREPARING TO MEET FASHION'S DEMANDS FOB AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1900 And we take this opportunity of THANKING OUR MANY CLIENTS FOB THE VERY LIBERAL SUPPORT ACCORDED US DURING OUR SALE SEASON, [NOW CLOSED. J. Ballantyne & Co., OASHEL STREET, CHRIBTCHURCE. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. HAKVESTI9OO CORNSACKS. A FULL SUPPLY KEPT IN STORES, Aehburton. BINDER TWINE. New best Canterbury Flux Twine just arrived. Shareholders are requested to book their requirements immediately, as owing to the greac scarcity of Flax, this Twine will be almost unprocurable later at our present selling price. OILS.—We hare all kinds of Machine Oils in bulk, which we retail out »t lowest possible rates- Pleaie call and inspect oar Stock before ordering elsewhere THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited. 11 116 T. F. GIBSON, Manager J. WILSON, SIGN-WBIIER. LARGE STOCK OF WALL PAPERS, WINDOW GLASS, MIXED PAINTS, PICTUREjMOULDINGS, ARTIST'S MATERIAL, &o. BUPNETT STREET, opposite Mail Office Telephone 65 Medal ~-~ PARIS. ASTHMA AND CATARRH Hay-Ferer, Oppression, j Neuralgia, etc. Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. Recommended by the highest Medical authorities. The pectoral Fnmi g-ator Espic is the moat efficacious of all remedies to combat) the diseases of the respiratory organs. > eveuty years BUCO6SB. J- ESPIC, Porto, 20 rue SU Lazare. Melbourne, Messrs W. Ramsay o@l line 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. Smoke New Venus ,



New Premises. New Premises. SALE ! SALE ! SALE! THE OLD MUST GIVE PLACF TO THE WEW. fIIHE BUILDERS being gready to commence operations to build OUR NEW PREMISES, we have decided to clear several LINES of GOODS in lieu of removing them. For one Morth we will give such rebate to our Customers tha% vill eventuate in clearing the lot. ELECTKO-PLATED WAKE.—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, ASHBUBTON. Tkdbphonb—ll and 15. P.O. 80x—35. LAST 14 DAYS OF Northcote and Hefford's S U M M E It CLEARING SALE **/E WILL OFFER YOU'FOR CASH DURING THIS PERIOD IT Towels, 6d each Cotton ShirtiDg, Aid 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), 2* lid, 3s lid, 4=s lid dozen Floral Art Muslin, 3d and 4d per yard Corsets (all sizes, 21 to 26), Is lid and 2i lid each pair White Blankets (single), 3s 9d each Hearth Rugs (large & nice new designß), 8* 6d, 4s ild, 5s lid each FANCY DRFSS MATERIAL, in specially selected job lines, 7|d, 9d, aad Is per yard Boys' Tweed and Serge Suits, 84 lid (Ur this sale only) Men's Tweed Trousers, 4s lid (for this sale oaly) Men's Mole Trousers, 2, Gd Men's Red Handkerchiefs, 8 for Is Boys' Tweed School Caps, 3 for Is Men's-Felt Hats, Is each 3 Dozen Men's Boater Straw Fate, 6d each Ladies' Cooking Aprons (best value in town), Is, la 6d esch FO RUBBISH. ALL NEW GOODS. Must make room for New Winter Goods. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORJ) "THE CORNEB." MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, T8 the Most RELIABLE House .'or GOOD3AND CBEAP;BOOTS. O aim is to give yon the bust value for littlb money. HONESTY ie oai Polio We wil' not Guarantee you an article unless we know it will give you every Satis aobion. One TrlalJß all we ask—Our Goods Sell themselves. Ir"™l™- J. MELLOR, (TANCRED 6TFEF ASFBUPT3N



Ml*fc> CAKbON. qpEACHER of Pianoforte and Ore» L For terms, etc., apply at Reside no f-rntr of Wi!la and William Streets nea A'ukanui Koad East, WANTED KNOWN.—To be had fo 10s 6d six 42s Ladies' Black Jackets, 25s Dust Cloaks for 2a 6d, Ladies' Merino Combinations 3a 6d, Knitted WoolJCombina tions 5s lid, Is 6d Cooking Aprons for Ib, 25a 6d Meld toshes for 12s 6d, Ladiee' 2s 6d Sailors now Is. All sorts of underclothing, children's piuaforen, coats and hats at cle»i iog prices at Mitchell & Turner's remov ingjSaie Established 1876. FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND HEW YEAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESENTS, •o to GEORGE JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashbarton, THE CHEAPEST PLA.OE IN TOWN OK WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JBWELLBEY Of Every Description. INSPECTION. INVITED. .He Undrill.,, [b, chdbill 1 H. UNDBII.L AISO CO., T7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS JJ URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. OJANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND.; Pouahed Coffins a Specialty. A Ohoioe Assortment of Artifioial Wreaths nJStook. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hull; also care «f Mr T. Andrews, East Belt). S J. L. IIIGG&, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGNWRITER, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to their interest to consult J. L. HI6GS, as ht does tho work himself, therefore there ie no second profit to pay. His ability is well known as formerly signwriter to Mr J. Wilson, with whom he has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all classes of paintin* and house decorations. artist's materials, and i»t 8 esigaa in WALL PAPERS, In etock. tancrelT"stkbet. TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS I OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. I I BEG to inform yon 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 Asset* Board, is still trading under the name of Rollitt & Co., so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to addrejß all orders to THOMAS ROLLITI) WAKANUF ROLLER FLOUR* MIiLS, ASHBUBION 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 THE CONVENIENCE OF FARMEBS DOING GRISTING, I have arranged to keep a supply of Floor 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. THOMASIOLLITT, WAKiNOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 285 ASHBURTON. ippaFa Sound the PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED fTTINEST~New Oatmeal, 251b bags 2s 6d r Boiler Flour, 200b bags I3s; 1001b 7s 6d ; 50lbs 3s lOd ; 25 bs 2s, and furtber reductions by the ton at Flktohbr Bros*, Cash Supply Stores. W~~ ANTED KNOWN. —Thab anything you want in Drapery or Clothing can be boughb very cheap at Mitchell and Turner's removing Sale. Remnants of all kinds and Nibbles in every Department. Call early. Lots of lines already cleared, irs come first served.