TBE ABHBUKTOH &DABBIAK j MONDAY, FEBBtJABY 12, 1900

Printed and published by Hbnby Willis • f Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Proprie tor*, at their Printing Office, Bunt I Street, Ashbarton, MONDAY, February 12, 1900



81-CHLORIDE OF GOLD CURE. * DRINK HAD NEABLY DESTROYED IT I SUFFERED from >m Ineatftible Appe tite for Liquor. The Bi-Obloridb of Gold Treatment cured me permanently. It Eradicates ALL Desire for Intoxicants The de»ire will never return unless jem re ouliivate it. No cure-—no pay. Address : 81-CHLORIDE OF GOLD INSTITUTE oray House, Rattray Street, Dunedin, Kjemptborne. Prcsser and Co. Agev



9old Medal — PARIS. ASTHMA AND CATARRH May-Fever, Oppression, IVewsralgria, etc. Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER- Recommended by the highest Medioal authorities. The pectoral F*wtwi gjator Espio is the moat efficacious of all remedies to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs. * e~ve»ty years of success. J. ESPIC, Pans* 20 rue St- Lazare Melbourne, Messrs W, Ramsay Col line and Swanson Streets, Wholesale Agents. Sold by all Chemists and Druggists. Kequire the signature on every ciga rette. Each box of Cigarettes and powder Contains a prospectus with directions. npHE GJfiJSUINE RR~GUILLIIiR X ELIXIR Tonic, Glairona, and Anti Bilious



pared by Dr Paul Gage Fils, Chemist of the Ist Class. The only proprietor of that) remedy, Rao de Grenelle, S. Germain, Paris. Dr Guillie's Elixir is one of the most economical medicines, both as a Parga tive and as a Depnrafcive, it is the best remedy against all bilioua and glairlous disorders. For more than seventy-five years Dr Guillie's Elixir has been employed wich snocess against diseases of the liver, the spleen, the heart, rheumatism, goat, fev^r, influenza, si in diseases, etc. Beware of imitations, and see that you get the Genuine Dr GuiHie's Elixir, which bears the signature of Paul Gage, j and mark that each bottle is accompanied Treatise on Glairs. Sold by Druggists, Patent Medicine Dealers, and by AUSTRALIAN DRUG CO.. Sydney. N.S.W. Immediate and sure recovery from all the diseases of the StOtnacb by the BLIXfi GRrZ More than Twenty Years of estab lished success affirm the really marvel lous properties of the Elixir (»rez which taken at tlie end of every meal as a delicious liquor at the dose of a small glaep, is unquestionably the beat 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, PABIS. Messrs Oollin <fc 00,, 49 rue de Maubeuge. Mr W. Ramsay, Collins & Swanson St MELBOURNE



BEEGHAM'S PILLS For Billions and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pp.in in tbe Stoma'h, Sick Heaoacbe, Giddinec-s, F"lno?s and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drow siness, Cold Chills, Klu hines of Hea\ Logs of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Ccsiiveness. Blotch's on the Skin, Disturbed Slep, Fright ful Drenme, and all Ner voua r-nd Trem-line Sensations, etc. THE FIRST DOSE WILL GIVE RfcLIBF Itf TWENTY MINUTES Thfs i no Fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly mvitfd to try one Box of these Pilb, and they will be acknowledged to bo Worth a GUI Iff KA. a BOX: BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed will * quickly restore Females to complete Health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. For aj WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magic—a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the Muscular System, restoring tte Jong-lost complexion, bringing back the t>en edge of appetite, and arousing wiih the Bosebud of Heath tne whole Physical Energy of the , - homim frame. For throwing offi fevers in hot climates they are sp< cialiy renoirned. Tfese are "facts" ad mitted by thousands, in all classes of Socifty, and otic of the bess guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEECH vMS PILLS have the Largest Sale 0} »ry Patent Medicine in the World.



BKJESOHAJML'S PILLS Hfeve for many years been the popular family medicine throughout; the British ColoDiae, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. PBkP/vBED ONLY BY 9TMOMAB BJEBI'MAMT, St. Helen's, Eko Sold everywhere in bottles—9Jd, Is IJd and 2a Sdeoch -X- EATING'S POWDER ■"^•EATING'S POWDER, ■"•EATING'S POWDER, *^- EATING'S POWDER, ■^•EATING'S POWDFR, AY EATING'S POWDER, fBIiGS FLEAS, KILLS \ MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. HAPMLESS '£O ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLK-S TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS t fa unrivalled in destroying Fleas, Bugs Cockroaches, Beetles, Moths in Furs and every other species of insect Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fleaa in the dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs The Public are Cautiokkd that packages o! the genuine powder bear the autograph of Thomas Kbatino Bold in Tins only



ke ati egl.5 woum tablets kea'ung's worm Tablets keating's worm tablets keating'** worm tablets KEATIKG'S WORM TABLETS (a PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT) both in appearance and taate, furnishing a moßfc agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTES'I INAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for Children. Sold ia Tins by all druggists. Proprietor: Thomas Keating, Loodoa



1900 GREAT ANNUAL SALE -.OBf- DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS, WILL COMMENCE SATURDAY, JANUARY 20. ANDREW ORR. H. M. JONES. STATIOIN EKY STATION JBRY, ACCOUNT BOOKB, ACCOUNT BOOKS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY GOODS New Shipment now opening up trom London Houses.



f x \___ I A LARGE and Well Seleoted|Sbook of Goods for all Departments, imported direct from j leading London, American and Japanese houses, consisting of i BOOKS. STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, LEATHER GOODS. | Fancy China, Glass and Eleotro-plated Ware. Clocks, Vases, Nic-nacs (suitable for CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR Gifts. BIRTHDAY it WEDDING PRESENTS. j BOOKS—Excellent Variety of prize, reward and presentation' Books. | 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, i White and Tinted 6d and Is, Specially put up for me by Marcus Ward *nd Co , of London i A.I. valucß. Repolnic, — vellum. Linen and Bank papers ruled and plain. LEATHER GOODS—Purses from 6d to 20». Wallets, Card and Letter Cases, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dressing Cases, Hand Bags, ——, Pencil Cases, Companionsl FANCY GOODS—Photo Frames, Screens, Workboxes, Inkstands, Vases, Ornaments, Clooks, Albums, Easles, Baaekets, Glove & Kerchief Sets, Cabinets, Trays, Flower Stands, Spill Bouls Teapots 6d each, Va»es. Ornament* 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 meohanical Toys, form Horse and Carts, Barrowß, Go-carts, Tea Sets, Boats Watches Balls, Cnbei, Blocks, Arks, Puzzles, Skittles, Musical Toy Rattles! Steam Boats and Enginep, Magic Lanterns, Microscope, Prams and Tricycles, »nd 1000 articles from Id up. REWING MACHINES—The Anchor Machine, wfH finished and up-to-date, good machine, haed and Treadle from £410s to £9 1O». Makes a splendid present. PIAINO^aod ORGANS From lOs per month; lowest Cash Prices. TRADING STAMPS GIVEN 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 our Lovely Summer Goods) IS NOW ON! NOW ON XTTTE ARE PROUD TO THINK THAT THE FIRM OF W. STRANGE & CO.* is a 8 highly thought of in the Country as it ia in Town, and our particular desire \n 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 thia 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 0! our Catalogues (we will Bend 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 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 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. SIND FOR A CATALOGUE. Well illustrated and attractively pre pared, it will be sure to pleasa you. May be had post-free on application. Com* op 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.. OHKtSTOHWWH.



MELLOR'.S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TB the Most RELIABLE House for GOOD AND CHEAP.BOOTS. O aim Uto give you bhe best value for littlh money. HONESTY ii oat Polio We nil' sot Guarantee yonjan article nnleis we know it will giro you} erery^fttiMObion. Hoe Triads all we ask—Oar Goods Sail themselves. •x" -—I 0 -h«.i>«. j MELLOR, (DANOBED BTREET, ASHBURTON



A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. DON'T FORGET mO Call and See our Stocks of FANCY GOODS, suitable for 1 PBESENTS, and those preparing for Friends should see us for BEDSTEAD-, BEDDING, AND ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLD FUBNISHINGS PERAMBULATORS, 1 PIANOS, ■b^^iwi/ •' sewing machines fancy chairs f' drawing b <( i /wEoteK^^' bining room WICKER CHAIRS. FURNITURE, Etc. Carpets. Linoleums, Rugs, Mats, Etc. ust arrived—a>arge;assortment of bambo.veranda blinds T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, [oppoiite Aboabi.



BE NOT DECEIVED BY OTHER SALES, BUT REMEMBER THAT THE SUMMER CLEARING SALE AT "THE CORNER" is GENUINE, »y E ARE OVERSTOCKED IN Towels, Flannelettes, Dregs Goods, and Clothing (Men's and BoyB*), To make room for NEW GOODS these Bhall go to yoa at Cost Price for Spot Cash. ALL REMNANTS AND SUMMER GOODS AT NOMINAL FIGURES. Oar Word is Our Bond. NORTHCOTE <fc HEFEORD



MOVING SALE. OPENING ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 12th Inst NEW BUILDING READY. 5 :x ; STOCK TO BE CLEARED, mHB 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, heels and toe*, 2 paira for Is ii Women's Black Ribbed Hose, fashioned, heels and toes, Is par pair Women's Black Ribbed Hose, Is 6d, Is Scl, Is 3d ; to clear atls 3d Boya' Scotch Knitted Hose from It per pair Boys' Roslyn Knicked Hose from la per pair Grand Line Printed Crepoos, 10|d and Is, now 6£d Costumes from 4s lid Lace Curtains from la lid Large White Striped Towels, 6d A Pile of Art Muslins from 3|d MITCHELL & TURNER.



NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NT) ALL OUR FRUITS ARE WASHED AND GLEANED #JD» BY PATENT MACHINERY. Finest New Carrants ■— ... Os 5d Finest Dried Applet  .. Os 9d Finest New Sultanas .. .. On ?d Finest Dried Peache Oa 10J Finest Seleoted Raisina .. .. Oa 6&d Finest Dried Apricots  .. Os lOd Finest: Mixed Peel Os 8d Finest Preserved Ginger .. .. Os 8d Finest New Fig Oa 8d Ship's Lime Juice .. .. .. la 3d Finest New Prunes .. .. .. Os lOd Lemon Squaeh (quart bottle)  Is Od Finest New Prunes (7ib tins) „. 5s 4d Pineapple, Lemon, Raspberry, and Finest Icing Sugar .. ... .. Os 6d Bfack Currant Syrup .. .. la Od Finest Cut Loaf Sugar .. .. Os 3£d Mason's Herb Beer Extract .. Os 9d Finest Dessicated Cocoannt ... 0* 7d Mason's Wins Essence ..  Os 9d Van Houten'i Cocoa, per lb  3a 3d Cteatn of Tartar .»   la 3d Jelly Powders, assorted ... ,„ 0& 6d Carbonate of Soda ..  .. Os 3d SUGAE. SUOAE. 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 Ha. Every bag stamped " Finest Cane 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, 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 ease, also being fitted with a strong spring lid, making it completely air tight. WINES AN& SPIRITS. We have a large and well assorted stock of all lines, ASSORTED OASES PACKED FOR CHRISTMAS. English and Colonial Ales and Stout alwayt i«|Btock. ■ ;o; SHEARMAN BROS., GROOERO, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET. ASH BURTON Telephone No 53



LLEWELLYN OWEN. M*C.S.M. certificate!) teacher. LOCAL Representative of the London College of Music, and of tho Musical International College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING. HARMONY, I AND COUNTERPOINT. i The new term will commence January 22nd. Intending pupils kindly communicate early. ■ /"10ME and see the prices at Mbs Amjobn's \\J Great Summer Sale. Dress Muslim from 6d a yard. Summer Dresses, Milinery, Ribbons, Flowers, Laces, Jackets, Cape*, Underolothing, Pinafores, Aprons, Stamped Needlework, etc., all reduced during the Sale.



THE ABIEL CONFECTIONERY. mHE REFRESHMENT ROOMS for the ! reception of Ladies are now completed. Fruit Salad, Ice Cream, Summer Drinks, and all the latest) Fruits in season ab the Misses Pages' New Shop, lately oooupied by Coopirßbos, East Street, next Oraighead & Berryman. 1 99 A SHBURTON—We oan afford to spend /I money in advertising, ao much Honda Lanka Tea ia selling, everybody likes it. Sold by Shbarmak Bbos, in packets ; 5 and 101b boxes packed in Oeylon.



WANTED KNOWN.-A few of th nibblei to be had at MiKttflU. & Turner' removing Sale. Beautiful L*oes 4£ inches wide, le 6d per doz n; Ladies lilaok Gloveß, 2d per pair; Children's Stock ings, 2d per pair ; Ladies' Black Cashmere Hose, la a pair ; Ladies' Colored Silk Gloved, uew goods, Is 3d a pair, were 3s ; dark j colors Berlin Wool, Is per read. Delay ■ are dangerous. WANTED KNOWN.—To be had fo 10s 6d six 42s Ladies' Black Jacket*, 25s Duet Cloaka for 2s 6d, Ladies^ Merino Combinationfl 3a 6d, Knitted Wool Combina tions 5s lid, 1b 6d Cooking Aprons for Is, 25s 6d MolQtoßhce for 12s 6d, Ladies' 2s 6d Sailors now Is. All eortß of underclothing, children's pinafores, coats and hat* at) clear lvg prioes at Mitchell & Tubnke's remov ing Sale



Established 1876. FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW YEAR GIFTS, | Awo WEDDING PRESENTS, GO TO GEORGE JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street. Ashburton, THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN fOWN OB WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION INVITED.



T. H. Unbbiu. j [a, todkill T H. UNDBILL A&0 CO., T7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS Jj URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. PoUsbed Coffin* a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths n Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall j also care ef Mr T. Andrews, feast Belt. 2



J. L. HIGGS", PAINTER, PAPERHAKGER, SIGNWRITER, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to their Interest to consalt J. L. HIGGS, as lit does the work himself, therefore there it no Bocond profit to pay. His ability is well known as formerly signwrlter co Mr J. Wilson, with whom he has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all classes o! painting and boose decorations. ARTIST'S MATERIALS, and Ist s ealgna in WALL PAPJSBS, In etock. tancbed"~stkeet.



TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. I BEG to inform you that I have levered 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, it still trading under the name of Rollitt & Co., bo to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to addrejs all ordera to THOMAS ROLUTU' | WAKANUI ROLLER " FLOUR MILLS, ASHBTOTON On and after Oclober Ist, I shall bepleaatd to supply you with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL,BRAH & 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 the N.Z. Farmers' Association, West Street, where Farmers, Shareholder! or non-Shareholdew, can leave their Wheat and get Floor, Bran, and Sharps in exchange* THOMASIOLLITT, WAX A.NOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 265 ASHBURTON.



PEOPLE JjjjSS Sound the JP^L PRAISES PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED TEAS. METHVEN-Why is tbe British soldi* like Hondai-Lanka Tea! B«o»u the quality is quickly shown when in ho water 1 Hibbs Bros, sell it in packet* »nd 0 ylon packed boxet. Smoke New Venue