THE ASHBURTOK GUARDIAN.' !THtJBBI)AV, fEBRtARV 2S. 1600

Printed and published by Hknry Willis f Pater Street, Ashburton, for the Propri • ton, »t their Printing Office, Bum-* Street, Aihbartoo, THURSDAY, F«broary 38,1900



Ml-jQ (JAiitON. HPEAOHER of Pianoforte and Organ, L For terms, etc., apply at Residence orner of Wills and William Street* near '- akanui Road Ease. Tim lena wt-i commenue on February I WANTED KNOWN.—To be had f 10s 6J ux42« Luriieo' Back Jackets 25s Dust Cloaks for 2s 6d, Ladies' Merioo /ombinafions 3s 6d, Knitted Wool;Combina ions b* lid, Is 6d Cookng Aprons for la, 25a 6d Mclntoshes for 12s 6d, LaJies* 2s 6d Sailors now 1«. All sorts of underdo! h ng, chiidroD's pinaforen, coats and hats at cli» - ■pg prices at Mitchell & Thkner's retnov tug Sale Established 1876 FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENT* iNO fIEW YEAR GIFTS, ! Also WEDDING PRESENTS, [ GO TO GEORGE JESBON, fiasb Street, Ashburton. THE CHEAPJ£ST~"pLAOE IN TOWN OB WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION IJSVITED. • H. Undjhix A [p. ONMUtII 1 H. UNDfiILL AISJD CO., T7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS JO URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. (EANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND.: Poushed Coffins a Specialty, A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath* n Stock. •—— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also oare of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 3 J. L. HIGGS; PAINTER, PAPERHANGER. SIGNWRITER, Eia BUSINESS PEOPLF,j-fquirJmj Sign writing would find it to their interest to consult J. L. HIGG?. ss h*. does thft work himself, therefore there is no second profit to pay. His ability is well known »s tormerly slgnwrtter to Mr J. Wilson, with whom he has severed ail connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FItEE For all clashes of paiatinr and lioasa decorations. ARTIST'S AUThRI A LS, and ht b esigns m WALL PAPERS, m stock. tancbed"~street. 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 yesrs, and have PURCHASED from Mr Ed win Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which is the property of the Bank of New Zealand Aaieti Board, is still trading under the name of Roliitt & Co, so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to aak you to addrejs all orders to THOMAS ROLLJTI) wakanujT ROLLER- FLOUR* MILLS, AFHBURTON On and after October lsf, I shall be pleased 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. Fatmers' Asaoeia'ion, West Btreet, where Farmer?, Shareholders or non-Shareholdert, , can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Bran, and Sharps m exchange. thomas'rolutt, WAKINCI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 265 AbHBURTON. Sound the PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED INE3T~New Oatmeal, 25! b bags 2c 6d Roller Flour, 200 b bags 13s ; 1001 b 7s 6d; 501bs 3s 10d ; ib bs 2s, and further redactions by the too at Flitchsr Bros., Cash Supply Stores, ANTED KNOWN.-That anything you want m Drapery or Clothing can be boughc very cheap ab Mitchell and Tcbner's removing Sale. Remnants of all kinds and Nibbles m every Department Call early. Lots of lines already cleared, irst come first served.



Ne Premises. New Premises. SALE! SALE! SALE! ! THE OJLX> MUST GIVE PLACE TO THE NEW. HPHE BUILDERS b&ing ready to commence operations to build OUR NEW PREMISES, we have decided to clear several jLINES of GOODS m lieu of removing them, For one Month we will give euch rebate to our Customers tha*> *ill eventuate m clearing the lot. ELECTRO-PLATED WARE.—AII Genuine Goods. BOHEMIAN GLASSWARE. FENDERS & FIRE IRONS.—Splendid Value? Awso—The Whole of our Stock of WALL PAPERS at present m the racks. To those who wish to decorate their homes, now is the time. C H. .COLLINS & CO., HARDWARE EMPORIUM, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Telephone—l 4 and 15. P.O. 80x—35. LAST 14 DAYS ~ OF Northcote and Hefford's SUMMER CLEARING BALI tif® WILL OFFBR YOU FOR CASH DURING THIS PERIOE Towels, 6d each Cotton Shirting, 4|d per yard Galateas (very superior) 6i per yard Pandoras (nice patterns), 6d per yard 72in. Sheeting (white and grey), Is per yard Flannellettes (large choice), 2* lid, 3s lid, is lid dozen Floral Art Muslin, 3d and 4d per yard Corsets (all sizes, 21 to 26), Is lid and 2a lid each pair White Blankets (single), 3s 9d each Hearth Rugs (large & nice new designs), 3s 6d, 4s ild, 5s lid each FANCY DRESS MATERIAL, m specially selected job lines 7|d, 9d, aad Is per yard Boys' Tweed and Serge Suits, 8 s lid (for this sale ooly) Men's Tweed Trousers, 4s lid (for this sale only) Men's Mole Trousers, 2s 6d Men's Red Handkerchiefs, 3 for Is Boys' Tweed School Caps, 3 for Is Men's Felt Hats, Is each \ 3 Dozen Men's Boater Straw Hat?, 6d each Ladies' Cooking Aprons (best value m town), Is, Is 6d each NO RUBBISH. ALL NEW GOODS. Mast make room for New Winter Goods. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORI "THE CORNER." MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TK the Most RELIABLE House lor GOODJaND CHEAP£BO9IS. 0 aim it to give you the best value for littlk moket. HONESTY is oat Polic We ml' not Guarantee yon an article unless wo .know it will'give you every Satis aebion. Ooe Trfal'ia all we »sk—Our Gooda'Sell themselves. •a-n««.!.»- j MELLOE, lANORED STREET, »SBBUSTDN



PARLIAMENTARY Deoision against X. Trading Coupons. No tueh legislation necessary iv the ease of a Btraii?ht-out aystem of giving Cash Discount at the rate of It m ihe Pound off every purchase of Nibi-pence worth and ever. Ihe same all round sterling value as usual m General Drtp^ry, Clothing, Boots, etc., at H. 0. Babrktt 8 (late Barrett BroB.) " The Hall," East Struct. ——  THE | ABIEL CONFECTIONERY. I mHE REFRESHMENT ROOMS for the reception of Ladies are now completed. Fru'fc Salad, Ice Cream, Summer Drinks, ft id all the latest Fruits m season at the Misses Paces' New Shop, lately occupied by Coopbb Bros, East Street, next Craighead & Berryrnar. 1 99 LLtWULYTTWEH, M«C.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEAOHER. LOC *L Representative of the London College of Music, and of the Musical International College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOuINE, SINGING. HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT. The new term will commence Januarj 22nd. Intending pupils kindly communicate early. /^IOM E and see the prices at Mbb Alcobn'j V^ Great Summer Sale. Dress Muslim from 6d a yard. Summer Dresses, Milinery Kibbons, Flowerp, Laces, Jackets, Capes- Underclothing, Pinafores, Aprona, Stampec Needlework, etc , all reduced during t>hi Sac "woQLfcmwT STEAM WOOL WORKS, CHRISTCH¥ROH. (Eatabiiehed 1868) 'I" 1 HE Undersigned begs to notify tha I he is SCOURING as heretofore Squatters' Consignment ro the Christ church or Woolaton Stations will receivf prompc attention. \ Quick Despatch and Lowest nates ' T. YORK. TT7E ARE ALREADY PREPAKINC TO MEET FASHION'S DEMANDS FOB AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1900 And we take this opportunity of . THANKING OUR MANY CLIENTS FOR THE VERY LIBERAL SUPPORT ACCORDED US DURING OUR SALE SEASON, NOW CLOSED. J. Ballantyne & Oo m , OASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. HARVEST 1900 CORNSACKS. A FULL SUPPLY KEPT IN STORES, Ashburton. BINDER TWINE. New beet Canterbury Flax Twine jußt arrived. Shareholders are requested to book their requirements immediately, as owing to the great scarcity of Flar, thla Twine will be almost Unprocurable later at our present selling price. , OILY.—We have all kinda of Machine Oils m bulk, which we retail out ab lowest possible raits. Please call and inspect our Stock before ordering elsewhere THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited. 11 115 T. F. GIBSON, Manager T. Bullock. TO LET ~~ ~" ROOMS centrally situated m Bank Build ing*, Arcade Chambers T. BULLOCK TU FAKMKKS. FOR SALE, 99^ -ACRES mostly First-class Land, && 4 suitable for all round farming. Further particulars furnished on applica tion. T. BULLOCK. TO BAKERS TO LET, ati a low Rental—Triangle Bakery and Shop, centrally situated, not far from the Railway Station. T BULLOCK *~ ALFORD FOREST. "* FOX "SALE, 4O ACRES 4O BEING Rural Sections 22033 and 2?039 fronting Taylor'a Stream, on Winter slow Run. Liberal Terms. T. BULLOCK. _____ PREMISES m East Street at present oecnpied by Mr E. Knight. Poeieision oan be Riven nexo week. Apply, T. BULLOCK WANTED KNOWN-That those who want cheap Drapery or Clothing should pay us an early visit, as we shall sooo be "Moving on." — Mitobbli, & TUBFEKi



A MKRItY CHRISTMAS : TO ALL. i . . q\ DON'T FORGET r pO Call aud Fee our Stocks of FANCY GOODS, suitable for PHESt NTS, and those preparing for Friends should see us for BEDSTEADS, BEDDING, AND ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS psa.x.aißCTLA.roiu, *S^ m »^* pianos, ißS^^ftw ' EWING MAOHINIS FANCY CHAIRS *^^^^^Sp D**A WING R M J /^^^^^2\ DINING ROOM WIOKBR CHAIRS. R||gßpf3 FURNITURE, Etc Carpets, Linoleums, Rugs, Mats, Etc. UST ARRIVED—A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP BAMBO VERANDA BLINDS T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRKD STREET, opposite Arcade. OUR COMPLIMENTS TO LADIES RESIDING IN THE COUNTRY, And we beg to remind them that our GREAT ANNUAL SALE OF ENTIRE EXITING 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 m the Country as it is m Town, and our particular desire is that L&DIK3 RKSIDENT IN THE COUNTRY should participate m the benefits offered by this Great Sale? Tbo&e Ladies who cannot spare the time to come to Town for this tluge bale are invited to SHOP WITH US BY POST! Which is the easiest thiug m the world, All you have to do is to get one of our Catalogues (we will send ycu one post free on application), see what we have to sell, make your scloo ion, write down your requirements, enclose remittance to value of goods (P. 0.0, Postal no'e or Postage Stamps will do) and Post to vi as soon as possible and we pledge our word that if the above simple direcio s are followed, we will execute your order immediately on receipt of your letter. And, as we naturally desire to retain your cor fidence and k-ep your custom, you may be quite sure wo will be as careful m selecting the goods you ask for as if you were present m person at one of our Counters. 111—1 "' -X» •"•""•^*| THIS IS A TEMPTING SALE Full of delightful surprises for Buyers who may reckon on getting Spleudd Value for their Money m 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, bat, if you can't why then SHOP WITH US BY POST! We have Hundreds of Post Customers. Why shouldn't you be one, too? „ (q) .„. ,„.„, W. STRANGE & CO.. H. M. JONES. STATION EX V STATJOWERY, ACCOUNT BOOKS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY GOODS New Shipment now opening' up irom [London '.Houses, (x) A LARGE and Well Selected Stock of Goods for all Departments, imported|direcfe*fron leading London, American and Japanese houses, consisting of ' BOOKS. STATIONARY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, LEATHER GOODS. Fancy China, Glass and Electro-plated Ware, Clocks, Vases, Nic-naca (suitable foi CHBI3IMAS and NEW YEAR Gifts. BIRTHDAY k WEDDINU PRESENTS. BOOKS—Excellent Variety of prize, 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 aod Commercial Paper, Envelopes, Boxed Stationery White and Tinted 6i 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-Pursea from 6d to 20a. Wallets, Card and Letter Cases, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dressing Cases, Hand I Bags, ——-, Penoil Cases. Companions! FANCY GOODS—Photo Frames, Screens, Worfcboxea, Inkstands, Vasea, Ornaments Clocks, Albums, Easles, Baackefcs, Glove & Kerchief Sets, Cabinets, Trays, Flower Stands' Spill Bohls Teapots 6d each, Vases. Ornaments too numerous to particularise. ' BASKET WARE—Open and Closed Si*in Lined, all sizes and piices from 6d ap, TOYS—-A Great Variety of Wood, Tin and Rubber mechanical Toys, form Horse and Carts, Barrows, Go-carts, Tea Sets, Boats Watches Balls, Cubes, Blocks, Arks, Puzzles, Musical Toy Rattles Steam Boats and Engines, Magic Lanterns, Microscope, Prams and Tricycles, and 1000 articles from Id un. SEWING MACHINES~The Anchor Machine, well finished and up-to-date, cood machine, hand and Treadle from £410s to £9 10a. Makes a splendid present. J?IAJNOS and ORGANS Feom lOg per month Lowest Cash Prices. TRADING STAMPS GIVEN TO CASH PURCHASERS. H. M. JONES.



P AftLlAMBNTARY Decision against X Trading Coupon?. No such legislation necessary m the case of a straigh-out t-ystem of giving Cash Discount ut the rate of Is m tne Couud oB every purchase of Niuepecca worth and over. The same all round sterl ing value as usual m General Drapery, Ciothing, Boot?, etc., at H, C. Barretts (ate Barrett Bros.) "The Hall," East i-treefc. 4U ACBES Z\J WELL situated on Racecourse Road, together with Dwelling House of 5 rooma, verandah, etc. This not having been disposed of on Saturday, rffers are invited for the purchase of name. It is conveniently situated near town. Liberal terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application. T> BULLOCK I



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MA.NUR.EfS, ARK THE BEST |^"OR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mach for any kind of Boil, or description of crop, SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or 2 Owt. SACKS. Orders received b/ je'l*ll£X>l^A.lN:DJfa:K. BKOs*., Limited., DAVSD THOMAS, OR TTHLJK IS. 2,. FARMERS CO-iIPEBATITE SSOCIATIOM OP CANTERBURY, Limited., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIUY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED ■ < 80 F. WAV MOUTH Secr-.ary. - 25.000 — IN USE IN THIS COLON'S ... - £ 'Op /^St-^l^ C^l!> if I i^^^^^^i; if s-*^s~^ i|L. THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 2ffc NO SETTING IIEQUI RED. With Store Pipe can be worked out n the opeu. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or C'>p er Rollers, Tht- Copper BoUsr-i l\-^a *-■» 1 Ci , e.ui RKPAIRS ARU A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers Sold by all IromriongerE, from whom Catalogues chd be obtained, or from the maker, 11. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., SOUTH END FOUNDRY. Pmsoia Street, DUNBDIN. NOT EVS.N • • • AN ABSENT-MINDED BEGGAE • • . FORGETS THAT SHEARMAN BROS.' SPEOIALIY IS Pure Ceylon Teas, Or that they keep *be largest SUPPLIES m all kinds and qualities ' CrQINCrs, SOUTH o* tiie line- B«fe the 7 have other LITTLE THINGS BEHIND THEM, SUCH AS GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, * M AMfcLWARE, CliOC KERY, BSUSHWAiiE,; WINES & SPIRITS. By purchasing the above Goods from us at the lowest; Gash Prices our Friends will always find it PAY! PAY! PAY!



FOH SALE A SHEEP FARM RaDgitatft District, not far from Eaiing Railway Sta:ion. Good, healthy Sheep Country, 11 HI ACRES US' Wlili extensive improvement*, v.z : — Good Homefcttad, Stable, Loose Boxes, Shearing Shed, and Sh«cp Yards, also Dip, S'-irronn'ied by a number of paddocks—4sl iou-s frcrhoid, t nd 730 acres leasehold, at a \um icd'.ul. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULIOLK. I 0 L Jhi T OFFICE or Small Shop m Arcade. Pos bebsion can be given next woek. Apply, T. BULLOCK. *Smoke New Venus