E A cHbtJßTO_t §UARDJAN; WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 1900

Tinted and published by Henry Wilms Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Pro* prietore, at their Printing Office, Burnetii Street, Ashburton. WEDNESDAY, June 20, 190Q



Indian Famine Relief i Fund. THE POWER OF FEJBIING SYMPATHY. WAS GIVBSN TO VS BY ©OD TO HBLV V* IN ACTION. There aro 5200 Electors in she Ash burton Klec orate, to whim this Fund appeals alike to their humaufcy, Christianity, -md patriotism. Bead what Colonel Morrid, an old Famine Belief Officer,, has. to say about the pitiable conditio*! of the, people under such circumstances- " Never shail I forgot my first inbro diction to a starving village. The men, looked at me with lack-lustre eyes ; their cheekb -nes and j twbones protiuding like a death's head; with the skta drawn over it. The ribs stood out like a skeleton's, whilst the belly sank in until it looked aa ihongh it touched the backbone ; and this was not the oase of one or two, bat of all. The wornfn were in even worse case, aid as for tbe poor little children, those that could walk tottered about on poor thin legs, which consisted of bane and skin alone, for there was:, not an ounce of flesh or muscle in the who'e body. Yet most of those children had great pot-bellies full of something From inquiry it appealed that the Zemindars had absola ely done nothing for their people. The poor creatu. a* had for weeks beer, living on leaves and jaogle fruit when they could get any . and when we arrived we found thab they were feeding upon the root of the bamboo which was pounded in a mortar to a pulp and mixed with water to form cakes, which they a'e. This substance for the time allayed, I suppose, the pangs of hunger, but St killed them all. Think of it 1 They were stuffing themselves with eawdust, for that is what ib came to — woody matter without a particle of nourishment, and which, ones swallowed, remained in their stomach till it killed thtm " *2 ills* Awful Famine -will Last for Some Months Yer. For I was hungered, and yeg^ve me meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink ; I was a stranger, and ye took me in- Aud the King shall answer anl say unto them, verily I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto ,the least of these my brethren, ye hive done it unto me.— St. Matthew xxv. 36-40. TO THE EDITOR OF THB c, MORMNO POST." Sir, - Some information I have received from Raj pu tana my interest you as an illustration of the terrible character of the present famine in India. My reliable informant, writing from the Bhil country (Meywar), tells me (hat this is practically the last time he can speak of tbe Bhils as a race. *' We have beßn Bmitten," he says, ** with famine of such a fearful kind thab in no circumstances can more than 60. per cent escape, ard unless sonn unexpected aid arrives all musb go. We h»ve alreadj received from Government Us 60 000 plus R5.3500 from the Central Kellef Fund. To help this along the Mus:on {0 M.S ) are spending over Hs.looo a nvnth, Kherwarra has subscribed Rs 350 a rnon h, as.d the Meywar Durbar Rs 200 a month, but all this added together is Hut a drop in the ocnan. The district ha 71,000 inhahi'tmts, and at the p-es^nfc moment 40,000 ire s^arvii g Tho dead and dying lie all over the place." My correspondent goes on to say that he buried 120 found dead i:i the Irni's «f a small cat>tonme.it and tha k. »p to this 16th of February the number whs already over a hundred. In the facj 'f tho-e numbers "wh^ oan Its 60,(00 do, especially when ib is remembered that thc-rei* !>'• hope of alleviation till Septem ber m xt. 9 4' All Ica \ do," he continues, " is to h'-po thatchm y will como forward with help. Pennies are thankfully received, as one penvy ki eps the life in a mm for twenty fur hours." ulf is horrib! c," he cay, "to go iu'o tbe Bhil»' huts an i eoe a row of living skeletons sitting waifing for dea'b. Th -y just lonk up when I g > ir., tf»y * BaTanm, Father,' and relapse into tilence. Every tree capable of being mod that way has been stripped of bark for food ; every palm tree has been en:, down, founded between stones and eaten, aud now only the black rocks and . em.-baked mud remain All cattle are dnad and eaten, and water is dried op iv nearly all the wells, 1 said in the beginning thab in no circumstances could more than 50 per cent, eecipe. bnt unless aid of a very substantial kind comes, and that soon, 10 per cent, only will be left alive in July. Ojr district is by far the most hardly hit in India, and thab Ib saying a good deal nowadays." Thus far rnus 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 that the Government of India is fully aware of their sad plight. But the condition of thf»se good and loyal jungle .people, among whom I lived for years, is sufficiently sad atid touching to j« stify my making it known-—Yours etc., JASPER BUKNF, Colonel, 1.P.0. (I ate Commandant Malwa Bhil Corps.) The OouDty of Ashburton bag during the last 12 months experienced an exceptionally prosperous period. Messrs Groldfibro'igh Mort assert that inwoolaloiie m«ny lines have advanced in value over 60 per con', She> p «nd lambs have likewise participated in the rise. Our aitisans are fully employed at higher wages than they luve received for many years. The children at come of our schools have set an txamp'e which miy well be followed by the adults. In one instance they have foregone their school prizes, so dear to the heart of every chiid. Can we not rise tothe occasion and recognise that this is nob aoy ordinary subFcription, but one In which our £1 will save the lives of several < f the 85,003,000 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 (he famine, said that if any rich man doubted whether he shonld subscribe, he would give him a ticket to the famine district, and would accept Mi gifo on his return. He would go with a hard heart, but would return with it broken. M\ sums received by Mr F. Fsrbiman are paid to the oredib of the Fund ab the Ui'ion Pank of Australia, Ashburton. a' d will be cabled t-> the Bishop of Bombay All subscriptions will be acknowledged , in the loc4 press j



A CARD. A Branch Offioe has been opened by the j undersigned at Messrs Nicoll ■, Bros., Ea«t Street, where they will carry on practice as Barristers and Solicitors. MAUDS k HARMAN, Solicitors, Christchurch Money to Lend at Lowest .Current Ratea on Freehold Security. No Procuration *cc, MAUDE k HARMAN, 12 48 Ashburti n. TO THOSE WHO ARE Not 'J heir Own Landlords WHY Pay Rent when for a. ca^h deposit yoa may bacome your own Landlord, and th-n the weekly Rental you are at present paying would !• aye something every week to go tnva-ds reducing ihe purchase money. As an examoie-A house for which a tenant pr,y, 7-, per week could in all pr ba v>il fry be purchased for £160- Tht», by keeping the weekly rental paid far 14 ye rs would leave the properly fully p<*id .'o« ; while if a'cnant rem ins in the same luuse for the same time without •arq<iirin,'.ihe f c - h .Id. and con> nues to iay 'bo 7* per week renal, at the md of thar, tim-* he will not own one foor of the timber oi which the house is built. The following ate a few of tho Proper-, ties I have on ir*y books for sale : — A comfortable Dwelling, situate in Burnett Street, the property ot Mr John Newman, topnthnr with J acre ol bind, planted with frnit trees. This pr perty adjoins Dr. Hunter's ievidence, aid as Mr Newman has recently purchased'a larger house, thih is for immediate sale. F. FERRIMAN. A well built house of 7 rooms, situate n Peter street, together, v.it,h £ acre of .and. There is a!<n a detached wash-house with copper and tank), woiksbep, and bathroom, j F. FERRIMAN. ! A house of 6 rooms with scullery, \ acre of land, situaed on the Wakanui Road, within easy distance of the centre of the town. F. FERRIMAN Half acre of Land on <he Beach Road, upon which is erected a comfortable house of sroomi and ecollery. The land is well stocked with fruit trees. F. FERRIMAN. Four Acres of land atTinwald, situate on Carter's Terrace, upon which ih erected a Dwelling House of 9 rooms, detached washbttme, dairy, etc Also convenient stabling, consisting of 4 loose bcxes, trap hou^e, and chaff-house F. FERRIMAN. A capital Building £ite, situate on the North West T'*wn Belt, containing one acre, beirg Lot 71. F. FERRIMAN A Farm of 320 Acres, Bituate within asy distance of the Fret zing Works. The rrparty is well fenced and watered, and for immediate sale, F. FERRIMAN. CAPITAL BUILDING SITES IN AITKEN & GREY STREETS. I have for Sale a block of 6 Town Sections, admirably adapted for building purposes. To 17b t SEAFIELD ROAD. A VERY Convenient Accommodation .£__ Paddock, containing seven acres, laid down In grass. F, FERRIMAN. F. FERRIMAN THE bHOW SEASON PRIZE 'POULTRY. OWING to the number of new houses recently ercoted in the neighborhood of the Pelham Poultry Yards, rendering poultry keeping there inconvenient, the Proprietor ia prepared to sell cheap the whole stock, including Exhibition Birds, Prizs Winners, Young Birds, Etc* For particular apply the Guardian Offioe, or at the PELHAM POULTRY YARDS ! PKTER STREET, ASHBURTON ,



MOTHERS I Have you delioate children who are always taking cold and sub j et to croup. If so, try Tonking'e Linseed Emulsion, which will cure where all other medicines fail. Sold by local chemists and grocers in bottles, Is 6d and 2s 6d. 3 246



BE in time at "The Corner for Fags R jsettes, Patriotic Ribbons.—Nobth- CQTB * HMTFOBD.



- 26,000 oDinir 81111 Rl Ran^es IN USE TN THIS COLONY mmmmmmy /jjjjt zzz y**^ sjj^ THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 2ft 6in NO SETTING "REQUIRED. ith Stove Pipe can be worked out in the open* SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilere. The Copper Boilera are large and Tindined inside REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in «J1 sizes, single or double oveni. High or low pressure boilers Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., SOUTHEND FOUNDRY. PaiNCBS Strmt, DUNEDIN.



Nicoll Bros. I APPLEfc, PEARS, BANANAS, ORANGES, LEMONS, WALNUTS, PUMPKINS, ONIONS, POTATOES, Etc. T"T7E have made arrangements with growers for Regular Supplies of all descriptions of Fruit and Produce right through tbe Winter Months, and can now supply in any quantity at Lowest Market Prices. !NICOLL BROS. Grain &. Produce Merchants. ASHBURTON nFcoll7b¥6s. H F Nicoll, E. F. Nicoll, L. A. Nicoll Merchants & General Agents T>UYERS OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBS, WOOL, SKINS, PELTS k HIDES. AGENTS FOR- Christchurch Meat, Co., Ltd. Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd. United Insurance Co., Ltd. (Fire and Marine.) GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for dis posal. Station Bocks Kept and Audited. We have received sums of Trust Monies, ringing from £100 to £1000, to lend on Freehold Securities at % and 5 par cent. FRUIT. We receive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands, and have in stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit in seaeon all the year round* o Hi Hi JL) d . We stock Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality. THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO Limited ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other, crop, and to suit any description of soil. 3REATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED, SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERY WHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. -, Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS VTjTE ARE GASH BUYERS OF ttv a m q rrt? ro t> AND LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKEf RATES. NICOLL BROS., East Street, Aahbnrton. CL I GIVING SOMETHING for Nothing is all poppycock and hu«ibuß, and any sensible person must know thia—lt's a sprat to catch a mackerel. HON DAI-LANKY pure unblended Ceylon packed tea ia sold purely on its merits—You pay for the tea and you get the beat value in the market— THAT'S ALL. ALL Loasbv's Preparations—Cinnamon Cure, Koolibah, Waboo, and Benjamin Gum—at J T Coooh. Storekeeper] The reliable Family Remedy Wo ds'Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds— lc 6d and 2a 6d



PROCLAMATION OF PEACE! :o: —— 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 GEORGEi DUNCAN & Co., "THE PEOPLE'S DRAPERS," TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, OPPOSITE ARCADE. JUST ARRIVED—Special Shipment of job lines in Faced Meltons and Serge Drees Ma'erials, 42 inches wide, faahionable colors. Now note the price~4a lld the full Dresa, better qnalitlea ab 6a 9d and 8s lld full Dreaa, worth double ; come and Bee Job prices to clear Ladies' Capes and Jackets from 5s 9d upwards ; prices will astonish you Ladiea' Fur Necklets (special purchase) from 2s 6d to 6i 6d Women's Black Cashmere Ribbed Hose, seamleaa feety la pair i White Mualin Apron (Embroidery trimmed) la and Is 3d, going qniokly Ladies' Blaok Caahmere Gloves 6d pair ; Lawn Handkerchiefs la 6d dczan NOTICE.-George Duncan Sc Co, have got the reputation for Belling Colonial White BLANKETS .Cheaper than any firm in Canterbury. Proof is bhe prices—Single Beds 13s lld pair, Double Beds 19s lld pair ; please note, cannob be replaced under 4a to 6a more per pair when our present stock is sold out SHOWING EXTRAORDINARY GOOD VALUE IN THE FOLLOWING LINES, VIZ;— Colonial Flannels from 10fd, Flannelettes from 2$J. We are the noted houae for these Goods 2 Yuria Wide Fine Grey Tvill Sheeting* from lOfd Unbleached Linen Tabling ll_d ; Art Muslins, in greab variety, from 2_d yard Cretonnes 3£i ; White and Grey Calicoes from 2d yard j Roller Towelling 3fd SPECIAL NOTICE FOR DRESSMAKERS-Slate Linings from 3_d, Al value White and Grey Turkish Towels from 4|d, Toilet Covers from B}<i, Antimaccesaara from 7Jd Ladies' Corsebe from 2s 6d, Ladles' "hard wear " Umbrellas from 2a lld Excepbional good value in Bush and Bed Ruga from 6a 6d Whibe Satin and Honeycomb Quilts from 4s 6d, Tapestry Quilts from Ss 6d Direct shipment of Nottingham Lace Curtains from Is 6_d, lovely patterns, and at job pricei; Reversible Cretonne Curtains 5s 6d pair - | MEN'S AND BOYS' OLOTHING-Note Prices Onehunga Tweed Trousers 7s 6d, New Sac Suits 32a 6d, Boys' Knioker Suits 13s 6d Meu's Danun Overalls 3j lld, Mole Trousers 5s lld, Persian Cord Trouaera 6t 64 Men's Br wa Cotton Drawers Is lld, Men's Merino do. 2s 6d, Lambawool do, special job Hn«>, 2-) 9d, Colonial (Kaiapoi make) 3s 6d upwarda Fancy Cotton Shirts, Cols, Is lld ; Leather do, 2a 6d upwards ; Union do, 2a lld up warda ;.Flannel Undera 3s 6d upwards; Kaiapoi Piaiding Drawera 5a 6i Men's Mufflara from Is ; Samson Braces, Boys' 6d, Men'a Is Men's Wool Knitted Socks, double heels, ll_d pair; Men's Handkerchiefs 4_d upwarda aßßHaaßßMHaaaMHaw*HßaaaßßHHHaHHßaaHawaMßHß__aßaaßMrw'i*'naia^ SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT CLEARING SALE OF IRONMONGERY & TINWARE HARDLEYBROTHERS WILL Hold a Clearing Sale for ONE MONTH ONLY, prior to final Alteration to Premises, also to make room for Large Shipments to arrive shortly. 27 Hand Saws, reduced to 2s dd Galvanised Buckets from Is 6d Carpenter's Brace,- 2s 6d Tin Bowie 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, Rangeß, Fenders, etc., at Reduced Rates, REMEMBER—FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. HARDLEY~BROS., East Street.—Manufacturers of Tanks, Baths, Spouting, Ridging, etc—East St _in_ iiu ..ii mi. i ii m ■! i win I— ■!—■■» H— ii inn hi ii i win ■ inn hi ii i mm nini.wm—i iii»«_ i i ihiih win Wm. Strange { "J^SS*"* } Thos-P""** A TRIP TO TOWN Is not always PRACTICABLE. Consequently, MANY LADIES residing in Ashburton and District find 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 WIDEST CHOICE 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 year 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. And Our Dressmaking Department chsely 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 the i utmost satisfaction to her numerous patrons, , As Bespoke Tailors. we have acquired a HIGH REPUTATION, We make Stylishly-cut Suit (splendid workmanship and material) from £B 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 about 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 . , , 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 you had delivered it in person. "' •"• ■ ;-'T— -—war;- ■ ■:; r. ■■■■...'- ..:.: ■„ ...:■___: POST FREE ON APPLICATION. Estimates for House-Furnishing, Blind-Making, Bedding, Wire Mattresses, &c, Patterns of our LOVELY NEW WINTER DRESS MATERIALS, and our NEW SEASON'S SUITINGS, TROUSERINGS, OVERCOAT INGS, <fee. (together with full directions for self-measurement), Post-Fbee on application to STRANGE & CO., CHRISTCHURCH. SHEARMAN BROSit have large stock TjiVERY STEP WE TAKE, EVERY Loasbys Wahoo, Benjamic Gum, Hi MOVE WE MAKE, is with one end Koolibah, and Cinnamon Cure in view, viz, to serve the public well. Hon — —-——-_ -_ __ __ dai-Lanka Tea, incomparable value—" Al-, Smoke New Venus , ways Reliable." I



Net .ealanri iDsnrao&e Company. . , B S TABLISHED ' L_ w 18 5 9 j i CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. \ THE FKIMIIB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL ! COMPANY, NOTED FOE PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— £400,000. FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, IfHRB HING MACHINES, *0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RaTKS iE W HA.NMER" ASENT — . ) BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TfOR TURNIP, RAPE WIfEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mad? for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON.- MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Cwt. or 2 Cwt. SACKS ] Orders received b ? _TRIIS»__i_JNJL>IfiK. BROA, L.itnlte4„ DAVID THOMAS, OR TiUS W.a. FABM£BI<i CO-uP^IiAIIVE A »»OCJIiS_ rJ?lt>l* OFCAWTEKBUKY, Limited., CANTERBURY FROZEN Me"a~T A&D DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED 8 80 F. WAY MOUTH Secretary. THE AEEEICTED REJOTcI"! THE POLYPETES HAVK CAPTURED the HBaBTS of the PEOPLE of CANTERBURY. COMING PROM ALL° OVER THE COLONY TO THE POLYPATHIC MEDICAL INSTITUTE N.Z. BRANCH- Corner of Latim?r Square & Glouctster btreet, CHRIS]CHURCH POLTPATRIO, the NEW METHOD OF «HEAI IKG, is the surest and most rapid System, as it cures with abso'ute certain'y such diseases as! Cancer. Epilepsy, and Asthma, incurable under the ! old sj'B cm. as well as all Chronic unA Nervous Comiilaintfi of Womm and Men. MORE CURKS MADK BY POLY PATH V than any OTHIR The wit est, best educated, and most enlightened people are dp.ily becoming converts to those cew piitjciples and methods which are .supported by each overwhelmirg evidence, sustained by the public, who have had an opportunity of testing the remarkable success if the POLYPATHIC SYS JIM. Their wonderful t-uccesfc has spread like wildfire throigh a- enlightened community, and amongst) those who had given up al! hopes- of ever being well aj^ain, and tb>y are by hundreds availing themselves of the POLYPATHIC SYSTEM of treating Chronic Diseases, which has proved to be the surest, quickest, and mr-st relirtte means of Cure ever offered an f fflicted people When sick, Is the time we need the best advice and treatment. Therefore we say: Inform yourselves, you who are eick, write to the _aiMLniir____3»__v--*^ ■- -~ POLYpATHiC INSTITUTE, and then accept proofs I of the mysterious fkill—more convincing than words - that is"poseeesed by the Polypaths. j TrJey treat all Female Ailments by the Polypathic Method, which does away with all examination and all local treatment • They also desire to impress upon all men who are suffering that they have the justly celebrated Hindoo Remedy, so well and favourably known in the Old World as tiie " AntkAgnecha! Tabloid Method." All desiring to test the system will ha"c such opportunity. If you cannot Visit, WRITE for Question List to Christchurch, with Stamped Envelope and you will receive an immediate reply. Medicine pack, d Free from "Observation. Carriage Paid Parcel Post, THOUBANDB ODRKD ANNUALLY BY LETTER. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE M£s¥\ "^^r *^K__° * _M* * _^_^_V .S THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TS the Most RELIABLE House for GOOD AND CHEAP BOOIDS. O aim is to give yon the best value for little money. HONESTY ia oat Polic We wil' not Guarantee you an article unless we know it will give you every*; Satis action. One Trial is all we ask—Our Gooda Sell themaelves. «-*»..*«— j MELLOR, TANCRED BTRKF aSHBUBTDN



MISS CARSON. TEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ For terms, etc., apply at Reaidence Corner of Wilis and Wiiliatn Streets near Wakanui Road East. TjyAVTKD Known—That J. MoisOH VY _4B received a large supply of Summer Buots and Shoes, suitable for the Holidays. They arev all of the beat brands and makers, and neve equalled in Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker in the town, thus gives him superiority an' facility to know best what to get. Therdj fore the public have no need to woudee wh<»re to go for reliable Boota and Shoes Discount for cash as ueual. Fepairs done at once. Best Sole Leather used and work manahip, at The Hall, Kaat Street, Ash. barton Established 1876\ "" FOR OHRIBTM.~PRESENTB AND NEW YEAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESENIS ao to GEORGE JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AN JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton, THE CHEAPEST~"PLAOE IN TOWN OR WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description* INSPECTION" INVITED. FOR SALE PRIVATELYs I AM now prepared to treat privately for the unsold portion of Ma Isaac Sab. GENT s property, comprising :— Lot 2.—Knox's Farm, containing 246 acre or thereabouts Lot 3.—Greenatreet'a Farm, containing 160 acre* B Lot4—North River Farm, containing 81 aorea. B. W. HANMERi S. H. GEAVES, SHAREBBOKER AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. RELIABLE Information on Dredgln Stocks. Correspondence Invited, Codes : Bedford McNeill's, Morelcg and Neal's, A.B.C. Code (fourth Edition. MR ALBERT ROBERTS, Ashbnrton Representative Telegrapmio Address: GRAVES, Christchurch. 3 21 LOOK "■"" CHEAP WINTER FIRING, NEW-#OUNT ISOMERS COAL, OUTPUT has Trebled daring the la twelve months IT IS USBi) EVERYWHERE. This Coal te the Beat and Cheapest Steam rod Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Cants oury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO G..T. PARK, MOUNT SOM RS. TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. I BEG to inform you that I have severed m y„ connection with the Canterbury Mill, whioh was under my management for over seven years, and have PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which ia the property of the Bank of New Zealand Assets Board, ia still trading nnder the name of Rollitt & Co., so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to aak yon to addreu all orders to THOMAS ROLLITI* WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, AhBBUR.ON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleased to supply you with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BR AW k SHARPS, at lowest current rates. FOR THE OONVEnTeNCE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, I have arranged to keep a supply of Flour Bran, and Sharpa at the Storea of the N.Z. Farmers' Association, West Street, whare Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholder* j oan leave their Wheat and get Flour, Bran, and Sharps in exchange. THOMASIOLUTT. WAKA.NCI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS 9 265 ASHBURTON. —— • — ——- — - _, 4 Cinnamon Care, Wahoo, Koolibah o Benjamin Gum go 2 AsHßOMoir Dbpq Qi. . '/"-'■■ j *""£.. :_tV'!:j_,£_ tv ■■. ■•:, ;*s■ >c'u n n ™ E :■' ■ t&f--'x'\ £<h £*•-%•«■' 1^ %rri -t*'z /-£■-"3. j _9_| Wtf ftl P ?*. $$ f SfP '•' : PORE CEYLON GR BLEKDEB