THE AfrHBUEION GtJABDM?: THURSDAY, JONE 2.1,. UOO

Printed and published by Henky Willis 11-,I 1-, ter Street, Aahbnrton, for the Pro* prietora, at their Printing Office, Bornett Street, Aihbarton. THURSDAY, June 21, 190



- 26.000 |N USE )» THIS COLONY i>:u .A Jj THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD^ UP TO 2ft 6in NO SETTING "REQIjmED. Ub Stova Pipe can bo worked out in the open. SPLEN DID BREAD BAKERS. With Cftit Iron or Ooppar Boiler*. The Copper Boilers are targe and Tin-lined inside REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers Sold by »H Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or fti-m the maker H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., SOUTUEND FOUNDRY, Pbinoks Strbbt, OUNEDIN Hew Zealand Insurance Company. 88TA BL I 8 hUTd * "L . 18 6 9 | cap/tal^onemillion. fHJfi PBEMIKB AND WEALTHIEST COLOSUL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND liIBBRALIT^ PAIP-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— FIRE AND UtARINB HfS/C*. HJSKS ON GROWING L#OP$ 9 THItK HING MACHINES, Ao., AOOKPrKD AT LOWEST WRRBNT iRAlftB \ \\. HANM.--.er 3 SHOOTINCKSRASON, 1900. (j-nns and Ainuiunition.JJ NEW SHIPMENTS NOW OPENED IP. A Large Assortment, at prices to suit ail buyers Flbys, Ktnoch, ar.d Club. Cabtridgks ; P6tv»EE, Shot, Caps, W>D3, Bnd Oaktkidgk Oases. LAMPS. lTm P S. LAMP P. TTTE HAVE JU>T RBO^IVSD A CHOICE V\RtKTY OF TABLE LAMPS, HANGING H\LL L*MPf, BANGING PARLOR L VMPS, SMALL BEDROOM LAMP^, Which we are off-ring at very low prices, A Large Stock of LIMPWAKB alwaya on hnnd. HARDWARE AND OOU^SIOLD FURNISHINGS. We have a full stock of the above lines,' including Buckets Ti»b!e Cutlery Fenders and Fire Irons" Saucepans Spoons and Forks Electro Plate Ware Nails and Staples Brashware Enarae'ware Plough Shares Lubricating Oils Etc, etc. At Prices to suit the times in ■mii.m *Q* rwn—■■ - ■ WINES AND SPIRITS. All Kinds and Brands of SPIRITS kept in OASE and BULK. Whiskey, Bracdy, Port, -Sherry, Australian Wines, etc. English and Colonial Bottled Ales and Stout. OROCEHIKS at* Wholesale Prices. O-::> ••>• by P■■■«•* (fodpatoheii-with punctuality. Goods delivered daily SiIBAKMAN MtOS., GROCERS, ' IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MEROHANI'S, BUKNETT tTBEET, Aehburton. THE NEW DRAPERY." A Beautiful EVENING DRESS WINDOW. SOMETHING NEW AND oH>|B-TE. MITCHELL & TURNER*



Indian Famine Relief \ Fund. THE POWER OF FBEIING SYMPATHY WAS GIVEN TO US BY GOD TO HELP Ud IN ACTION. There aro 6200 Electors in the Ash burton Electorate, to whom this Fand appeals alike to their humanity, Christianity, tnd patriotism. Bead what Colonel Morris, an old Famine Belief Officer, has to say about the pitiable condition of the people under such circumstances— " .Never abail I forget my first intro dcction to a starving village. The men looked at me with tack-lustre eyes ; their cheekbones and jtwbones protruding like a death's head, with the tka drawn over it. The ribs stood out like a skeleton's, whilst the belly sank in until it louked as though It touched the backbone ; and this was not the case of one or two, but of all. The women were in even worse case, and as for the poor little children, those that could walk tottered about on poor thin legs, which consisted of bone and skin alone for there was not an ounce of flesh or musclo in the who c body. Yet most of those children had great pot-bellies full of something; From inquiry it appealed that the Zemindars had absolutely done nothing for their people. The poor creatuiey had for weeks beea living on leaves and jungle fruit when they c'juld get any . and when we arrived we found that they were feeding upon the root of the bamboo which was pounded in a mortar to a pup and mixed with water to form cakes, which they a^e. 'i his substance for the time slkyed, I suppose, the pangs of hunger, but; It killed them all. Think of it 1 They were stuffing themselves with sawdust, for that is what it came to — woody matter without a particle of nourishment, and which, once swallowed, remained in their stomach fciii it killed them '» Tikis Awful famine ypvill „ l^ast for Some Mouths Ye*. For I was hungered, and ye g -.ye me meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me ddnk ; I was a stranger, and ye took me in. Aud the King shall ar.ssver anl say unto them, verily I Bay unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren^ ye have done it unto me.— St. Matthew xxv. 35-40. TO THE EDITOR OF THE t( MORNING POST." Sir, Some information I have received from Rajputana nvy interest you as an illostration of the terrible character of the present famine in India. My reliable informant, writing from the Bhil country (Meywar), tells me that this Is practical!? the last time he can speak of the Bhils as a race. "We have besn smitten," he says, '* with famine of such a fearful kind 'hat in no circumstances can more than 50 per cent escape, and unless eoim unexpected aid arrives all must go. We h*ve already received from Government RaSOOOO, plus 85.3500 from the Central Uelief Fund. To help this along •he MUs'on (0 M.S.) are spending over lis.looo a m'-nth, Kherwarra has subscribed Rs 350 a monh, and the Meywar Durbar Rs 200 a month, but all 'his added together Is but. a drop in the ocfian. The district ha 71.000 inhabitcntß, and afc the pres.nt moment 40,000 are s^arvii g The dead and dying lie all over the place." •My correspondent goes on to say that he buried 120 found dead in the limi's of * small cantonment, and tha" up to the 16th of February the number was already ver a hundred. In the face of these numbers whao can Tts 60,(00 do, especially when it is remembered that there is no hope of alleviation till Septem ber next ? *' All I ca'i do," he continues, " is to hf-pe that charry will come forward with help. Pennies are thankfully received, as ona penny keeps the life in a mm for twenty four hours." 14 It is horrible," he fcay->, "to go Into the Bhilu' huts and ccc a row of living skeletons sitting waiting for dea";b. Thsy just look up when I go it, gay ' Salaam, Fathej,' and relapse into silence. Every tree capable of being used that way has been stripped of bark for food ; every palm tree has been cnb down, founded between stones and eaten, and now oily the black rocks and sun-baked mud remain All cittle are dead and eaten, and water is Iried up iv nearly all the wells, I said in the beginning that in no circumstances could more than 50 per cent, escape, but unless aid of a very substantial kind comes, *nd that Boon, 10 per cenb. only will be left alive in July. Oar district is by fai the most hardly hit in India, and that Ie saying a good deal nowadays." Thus far runs my correspondent's sad account. 1 feel the difficulty, if not the impossibility, of calling for any special aid for the Bhils, and have no doubt thac the Government of India Is fully.aware ol ihtir cad plight Bufc the condition oi these good and loyal jungle people, amone whom 1 lived for years, is sufficiently sad aud touching to jos.ify my making i! known —Yours etc., JASPER BUKNF, Colonel, T. 8.0. (Late Commandant Malwa Bhil Corps.] The County of Ashburton hag durins tin last 12 months experienced an exceptionally prosperous period. Messrs Goldsbroogh Mort assert that in wool alone many lines have advanced in value over 50 per cent-. Sheep tmd lambs have likewise participated in the rise. Ouif artisans are fully employed at higher wages than they have received foi many years. The children afc some of our schools have set an example which may well be followed by the adults. la one instance they have foregone their school prizes, so dear to the heart of every child. Can we not rise to the occasion and recognise that this is not any ordinary subscription, but one in which our £1 will save the lives of several of the 85,00Q,000 of men, women and children (the subjects of our Em press Queen), who are starving In India. Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, in appealing to Bengal for aid towards the districts affected by the famine, said that if any rich man doubted whether he should subscribe, he would give him a ticket to the famine district, and would accept his gifc on his return. He would go with a hard heart, but would return with it broken. All sums received by Me F. Fekriman are paid to the credit 6f the Fund ab the Union Bank of Australia, Aahburton. aid will be cabled to the Bishop of Bombay All subscriptions will be acknowledged In the loct>l press. MOTHERS ! Have you delicate children who are always taking cold and sub. jjectto croup t If bo, try Tonking's Linseed Emnlßion, which will cure where all other medicines faif. Sold by local chemists and grocers in bottles, Is 6d and 2s 6d. 3 246 BE in time at " The Corner for Fags Rosettes, Patriotic Ribbons—Nobth- COTE & HEFFOBD,



I PROCLAMATION OF PEACE! mmmn^^m^mm^ 9 \J 9 ■■ THERE is nothing more conducive to peace than to give the Ladies Goods at Bargain Prices. Then to the thrifty and wise who want to save money, go at once and make your purchases from GEORGE DUNCAN & Co., "THE PEOPLE'S DRAPEBB," TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON, OPPOSITE AROADE. JUST ARRIVED—Special Shipment of job lines in Faced Meltons and Serge Dress Materials, 42 inches wide, fashionable colors. Now nofce the price—4j lid the full Drew, better qualities at 6s 91 &ed 8a lid full Dress, worth double; come and see Job prices tc clear ladies' Capes and Jackets from 5a 94 upwards ; prices will astonish you Ladies' Fur Necklets {special purchase) from 2a 6d to 6s 6d Women's Black Cashmere Ribbed Hose, seamless feeb, Is pair White Muslin Apron (Embroidery trimmed) Is and Is 3d, going quickly Ladies' Black Cashmere Gloves 6d pair ; Lawn Handkerchiefs 1« 61 diza NOTlCE!—Geo*ere Duncan 4c Co, have got the reputation for Selling Colonial While BLANKKTS Cheaper than any firm in Canterbury. Proof is the prices—Single Beds 13s lid pair, Double Beds 19a lid pair ; please note, cannot be replaced under 4s to 6s more per p»k when our present stock is sold out f SHOWING EXTRAORDINARY GOOD VALUE IN-THE FOLLOWING j LINES, viz.— | Colonial Flannels from lo|d, Flannelettes from 2| 1. We are the noted house for these I Goods 2 YuSJs Wide Fine Grey T'viH Sheetings from lOf i Unbleached Linen Tabling ll£d ; Art Muslins,lin great variety, from 2Jd yard Cretonnes 3§1 j White and Grey Calicoes from 2d yard ; Roller Towelling 3|d | SPECIAL NOTICE FOR DRESSMAKERS-Slate Linings from 3JI, Al value White and Grey Turkish Towels from flf 1, Toilet Covers from B|i, Aneimaooessari from 7Ji Ladies' Corsets from 2* 63, Ladies' " hard wear " Umbrellas from 2s lid Exceptional good value in Bush and Bed Rugs from 6s 6d White Satin and Honeycomb Quilts from 4i 6d, Tapestry Quilts from 5s 6d Direct shipment of Nottingham Lace Curtains from Is 6£d, lovely patterns, and at jot prices; Reversible Cretonne Curtains 5s 6d piir * MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING-Nota Prioei Onehunga Tweed Trousers 7s 6d, New Sac Suits 32s 6d, Boys' Kuioker Suits 13s 6d Men's Denun Overalls 3s lid, Mole Trouaers 5s lid, Persian Cord Trousers 6» 6i Men's Rr wn Cotton Drawers Is lid, Men's Merino do. 2$ 63, Lambßwool do, speoial jol lion, 2i 9d, Colonial (Kaiapoi make) 3s 6d upwards Fancy Cjlton Shirts, Colb, Is lid ; Leather do, 2s 6d upwards ; Union do, 2a lid up wards ; Flannel Undera 3s 6d upwards; Eaiapoi Plaiding Drawers 5s 6i Men's Mufflers from Is ; Samson Braces, Boys' 6d, Men's la Men's Wool Knitted Socks, double heels, 11 Ji pair; Men's Handkerohiefs 4£l upwards SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT CLEARING SALE OF IRONMONGERY & TIN WAR I< hardleyl* rothers WILL Hold a Clearing Sale for ONE MONTH ONLY, prior to Bml Alteration t Premises, also to make room for Large Shipments to arrive shortly. 27 Hand Saws, reduced to 2s 9J Galvanised Backets from Is 6d< Carpenter's Brace, 2b 6d Tin Bowla 4d, 6d, 8d Door Locks from Is 6d Frying Pans from Is Egg Beaters from 3d Wringers from 13s 6d Glass Cutters and Tin Openers from 6d Register Grates, Ranges, Fenders, etc., at Reduced Rates. REMEMBER—FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. hardTey~bros.,: East Street.—Manufacturers of Tanks, Baths, Spouting, Ridging, etc—East $ Wm. Strange { } Thos. Coverdal, A TRIP TO TOWN Is not always PRACTICABLE. Consequently, MANY LADIES residing ii Ashburton and District iind it IMPOSSIBLE to visit the Establishment! of STRANGE & CO. as OFTEN" as they could DESIRE. Their annoyance is natural enough EXPERIENCE has taught them that the big City Establishments, SUCH AS OURS, offer them THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY, and the WIDES3 OHOICE OF GOODS. But such Ladies can always SHOP WITH US BY POST, as HUNDREDS already do, because they know we are LARGE BUYERS LARGE IMPORTERS, LARGE MANUFACTURERS. It is also pretty generally known now that WE BUY EVERYTHING FOR READY MONEY, and that we have a LONDON HOUSE which keeps us supplied all the yeai round, not merely with plain, every-day goods, such as are in constant demand. but with The Latest London and Continental Novelties in Mantles, Costumes, Millinery, Corsets, Gloves, Dresses, Dress Goods, Under wear, Children's Goods, &c. Aiid Our Dressmaking Department cl<sely resembles a West-End of London Establishment. Our new French Dressmaker, MADAME BOUTEAUD, is acknowledged to be a TRUE ARTISTE. Her creations are the theme of GENERAL ADMIRATION; while our Miss Mazey (in charge of our second room) continues to give th€ ; utmost satisfaction to her numerous patrons. As Bespoke Tailors* tve have acquired a HIGH REPUTATION. We make Stylishly-cut Suit (splendid workmanship and material) from £3 3s. Those who prefer Ready-made Clothing will find our famous "ORIENT" BRAND CLOTHING (in all sizes), the NEAREST APPROACH to MADE-TO-ORDER GOODS in the Market— and at abo.ut HALF THE PRICE. Furniture we Supply Direct from our Factory to the People at Factory Prices. We also have a BEDDING FACTORY (for supply of pure, sweet bedding), a WIRE MATTRESS FACTORY, and a BLIND FACTORY (under* the charge of those famous Blind-Experts, Messrs. GEE). COUNTRY RESIDENTS, If you CAN'T come to town to see us, you can always , , t Shop with us by Post. State your requirements PLAINLY in writing, ENCLOSE REMITTANCE, and your order shall be filled as PROMPTLY and SATISFACTORILY as though 3 rou had delivered it in person. POST FREE ON" APPLICATION. Estimates for House-Furnishing, Blind-Making, Bedding, Wire Mattresses, Ac., Patterns of our LOVELY NEW WINTER DRESS MATERIALS, and our NEW SEASON'S SUITINGS, TROUSERINGS, OVERCOAT INGS, &c. (together with full directions* for self-measurement), Post-Fsek on application to GHR/STCHURCH. SHEARMAN BROSi have large stock T^VERY STEP WE TAKE. EVERY ... LOASBY s Wahoo, Benjamic Gum, Hi MOVE WE MAKE, is with ona end Hooilbfth, ana Cinnamon Care in view, viz, to serve the public well. Hon- SmokTNeVVe^ J^ISISLmS 1 iDOompar»bSe *■"»-•• *■ i



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TjlOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can bo road 3 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 hr IPHIISOIuAItfJDISR BROS., Limited., OAVID THOMAS, OR ariJ.£: w.z.. farmers 00-ojpJtifitAi'ivE; ASSOCIATION OJ^CAJNXJBUBtJJECY, Limited., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary. HULLUWAY'S OINTMENT IS A REAL BOOM To Sufferers from LUMBAGO, SCIATICA, GL^NDJAR SWEUIMCS, PILES, FISTULAS, 8x ' Its soothing and healing powers are simply marvellous, and THERE SS MAGI-O :M iTS TOUCH When applied to *H^s, SCALDS, CUTS. f9lsoK ck WOPDS, dft. %*nufactured only »< 7tj Now QvVd °t.r»>fc T,... A,.,, « w >-■ • > .-. ■ ... a Medioiuß Vm4cm THE AFFLICTED REJOICE! THE POLYPATHS HAVE CAPTURED the HEARTS of the PEOPLE of CANTERBURY. COMING EROM ALL° OVER THE COLONY TO . ; THE POLYPATHIC MEDICAL INSTITUTE N.Z. BRANCH- Corner of Latimer Sqnsre & Gleuetster fctreet, CHRIS'ICHURCH POLYPATBIC, the NFW METHOD OF HEALING, is tht sorest and most rapid System, as _ s* JjifSf^u^ & cures with absolute certain'y such diseases as tJancer ' Epilepsy, and Aschms, incurable under the l^^^^^^gtj^^^agl old system, as well as all Chronic und Nervous Complaint? of Women and Men. MORE CURKH j^^^^^^^pf MADK BY POLYPATHY than any OTHER The wisest, beat educated, and most enlightened j/li^^FM^jSßctiJ^BaFri fei pie are dp.ily beeomipg converts to those new /^^flH^^xJtSc^^Pyf I"'c'p'es and methods which are supported by ench \ tjn^^&2oiSgJ£ggsSßk over»helmir,g evidence, boetajned by the public, i^^^S^Sfiiß^^PSHß w^° aye na^ an cpportuniiy of testing the HI^BPPBBIi^TOrii !ernafkable success cf the POLYPATHIC SYS'I BM M^H^mAJWiB^BMSJk Their wonderful success has spread like wildfire MKwH^^^MBBBBtM an etiiighltmd comn.unity, and amor>gnt HIMaBMBgBJSB^SgL|p iho«e who had given up all hopes of ever being weil YS^^SSjBBBB^Kmjk BKA'n, and th<-y are by hundreds availing themselves HHM^^ of the POLYPATHIC SYSTEM of treating Chronic {9H^KXjnEusMQio| diseases, which has proved to be (he surest, quickest, ffll^^^lWl^s^^yP and most relirble means of Cure ever cffered an afflicted ptople When sick, is the lime we need the [PhsHiJQMBBI^^BBB.^ 'sett advice and treatment. Therefore we say: r^wMP^T^jC^S^^^l^^ Inform jourselves, you who are eick, write to the Q POLYpATHiC INSTITUTE, and then accept proofs ■^^^^3!W^^sg|sagEig&"' o t the my-terious skill—more convincing than words _ " tna6 is^posseesed by the Polypathe. , Th~ey treat all Female Ailments by the Polypathic Method, which does away with aII examination and all local treatment- They also desire to impress upon all men who are suffering that they have the jnetly celebrated Hindoo Remedy, so well and favourably known in the Old World as the " Anti-Agnechal Tabloid Method." All desiring to test the system will ha^e such opportunity. If you cannot Visit, "WRITF for Question List to Chrlstchurch, with Stamped Envelope, and you will receive an immediate reply. Medicine pack* d Free from Observation. Carriage Paid Parcel Post. THOUSANDS CURED ANNUALLY BY LETTER. MEL LOR'B ! ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOpT^ v " """' TH the Moat RELIABLE House for GOOD AND CEEAP BOOTS. O j >lm!.ta|to. give you the best value for mttlh mokkt. HONESTY is oat Polio Wa wil' not Guarantee you an article unless we know it will give you everyVSatis action. One Trial i« all we ask—Our Goods Sell themselves. ••»•—^— J. MELLOR, (BANORBD BTRFF ftSHBUPTDN



MISS GAHbO& rpEACHER of Pianoforte and Orgau 1. For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets nea W&kamii Boad East. WANTED Known—That J. Moison 15 48 received a large supply of Summer Buots and Shoes, suitabia for the Holidays. They are all of the best brands and makers, and neve i Equalled in Ashburton. J,M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker in the town, thus gives him superiority an' uoiuty to know best what to geb. Sherd *o*e the public have no need to woudee where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes uuoount for cash ac usual. Repairs dene at once. Best Sole Leather used and work burton Pt at lhe Hall 'Eaßt Btreet» Aah' Estabiibhed 1876. FOR CHRISTAI.'TpRESENTS AND NEW ffiAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESENT GK> TO GEORGE JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AN JEWELLER, M fiasb Street, Ashburton. THE OHEAPJUStTI^OE IN TOWN OK WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION INVITED. FOR SALE PRIVATELY: I AM now prepared to treat privately for the unsold portion of Mb Isaac Sab. OBNT s property, comprising :— Lot 2.~Knox' B Farm, containing 246 acre or thereabouts fiot 3 — Greenatreet's Farm, containing IEO Lot 4-North RiverJlFarm, containing 81 sores. - _B. W. gANMERt S. H, GEAVES, SHABEBROKER AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, . CHRISTCHUROH. RELIABLE Information on Dredgin Stocks. Corresponderce Invited. Codbs .-Bedford McNelli'e, Moreicg ar.d Real's, A. B.C. Code (fourth Edition. MR ALBERT ROBERTS, Ashburtop Representative Tblegkaphio Address: GRAVES, Chriitchurch. . 321 "Took I OHEAP \vJKTER FIRING. NEW MOm?!: bOMEItS COAL. OUTPCT, faua Trebled during tie la twelve mentbs. ' ' IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Btwa Hid Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Oantu -Jury Flonr Milk, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO 0. T, PARK MOUNT SO M RS. TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS 01 ASHBURTON COUNTY. I BEG to Inform you that I have severed i«-ii ml- o L onnecWon 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 Abmu Board, » still trading under the name of KolUtt & Co., bo to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to aak you to addreas all orders to THOMAS ROLLIOT* WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, Af-BBUEION On and after October lßt, I shall be pleased to supply you with" first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BEAN 4 SHARPS, at lowest current rates. FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF FARMERB I have arranged to keep a supply of Flour Bran, and Sharps at the Stores of the N.Z. Farmers' Association, West Street, where Farmer*, Shareholders or non-Shareholders can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Bru. and Sharps in exchange. THOMASIOLLITT, WAK.NOI Mjaran, MIU * ■ - » ______________ 4 Cinnamon Cure, Waheo, Koolibah o Benjamin Gum go 2 AsHBOBTMf DBPoCa. f'."-^ SOUMH THS PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED