"THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 1909

Printed and published by Henby Woui Peter Street, Aihbarton, for th« Pti* prietore, at their Printing Offioe, Btimtt Street, Aahbnrton. (S9BBOAT! Juna 26, &90Q



WANTED KNOWN-Removal of the old established fi-ra of Mitchell & Ttienee, from old premises in Tanored Street to New Shop in Burnett Street *- jfoe SALE, " rTIHE urexpired portiou of Appropriation, A being about £170 repayable by monthly Instalments without interast, in the Indus trial Building Society, and two shares. Apply to __ T. BULLOCK FOR SALE ~ TOWN PROPERTY. SECTION and CotNga, centrally t-ituated ia Moore Street. £159-price wanted for Town Section 334, containing J aero, conveniently situates in Moore Street, on which is ereoted a cottage, etc Torras Liberal. T. BULLOCK, Agent. To those desirous of Purchasing Property near Town,, niy ACRES ory O I ACRES O ( Four Allotments, originally pirt of the weli-knowr* Grove Firm h state. SITUATED below Tinwaltf, fronting Graham's Road, being Lots 21, 22, 41 and 42, on original sale plan of the Estate, the property of Mr J W Rogers There is a farai house, stable with lofc overhead, piggeries, and other improve ments erected on the property. OoVra are Invited for the purchase of the whole or any of the allotments. V«y easy terms of payment can be arranged. Full particulars furnished by the undaifwigr-ed T. BULLOOK. MURCATROYD BROS. WOOL BROKERS & FELLMONGERS Cirat«STCHtJiRCH, Auckland, Patea, etc. BEG to inform the FARMERS AND BUTCHERS of the Aahburton Dis trict that they have decided to Establish a WOOL & SKIN COLLECTING AGENCY IN ABHBURTON, and in furtherance of this objeob have ap pointed Mb C. E. Kendall as Bayer, who will be in constant attendance at the below address, prepared to Purchase for Cash, SHEEP SKINB, EIDEB, ROUGH FAT, TALLOW, HORSE-HAIR, Etc, Ats Highest Rates Current. MDBGATBOYD BEOS., NEXT RULE'B BUTCHERS SHOP. Burnett .Street, Ashbnrton. TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS. /"tHAKGES having been recently made in V 7 the Steff of Guardian Runnere, our Subscribers are now informed thab the following are the mmoa of the present Banners:—Amos (East Ashburton round); TUOTY (Hampstead round) j YotJKO (North- Eaßt roundj; McGeb (Neiherby round) ; SIWOCK (Allenton round); Willis (Wast Aahburton); Biggs (Finwald round). Subscribers may arrange with any of the above io pay them weekly or monthly, or may settle quarterly, half yearly, or annually at this Office HENRY WILLIS, Manager ashbom' "guardian. (Connected "With Press i ssocia lion of New Zealand.) PUBLISHED IVERY EVENIN-' 1" ARGEST Circulation of any Oouuirj Paper In New Z aland. Prigs .. ■.. on a; penny Sub3'jr;prion—ln advance .., 22sperannum i. Booked  26s per annum Po^aga .. 13,, rx-ra THE ASHBUETOM MAIL (Connected with Preßs Association of New Zealand.) Published every TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and SATURDAY Mornings in time for outgoing Mails, Subscription—ln advance  20s par annum is Booked  26s per annum Pontage 6s. Extra , RATES FOR ADVERTISING Casual Advertisements <— 3s an inch in either paper | 5s an inch in both papers. CfItTRCH, Schools, & Charitable Obganisa tions —g, 5^ au j ne |j j n one p a p er an^ 4 8 an inch in both. Theatrical & Tkavelling Companies— 4s an inch in each piper. Cash must accompany order. Birth, Mabeiage, & Funebal Notices— 2a 6d each insettion. Wedding notices as per arraagement; Wanted Column—Sixteen worde. For notices re To Let, for Sale, or employ ment only, one shilling cash each inser tion, rouble rates when caah does not accompany order, Ftanding A dvektisemekt j—According to special arrangement. Kacing handicap? and acceptances Charged for at Bpecia rates. J oh Printing * (THE Planb in this Department ha< reosntly been much enlarged, some Pretty and Tasteful Founts of Letters and Borders having been added to it. Specimens of the work dooe will comparo with any in the 0 lony NOTICE. JVT R OHARLES 0!f0IL WILLIS hae been appointed Canrasser and Collector for the Ashburton Publishing Company (Mail& Goardian.) HENRY WILLIS, Manager. AsbburtoD, 20th April, 1900. ]



■ PROCLAMATION OF PEACE 1 PTIHERE is nothing more conducive to peace than to give the Ladies Goods JL 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 DRAPEBS," TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON, OPPOSITE AROADE, JUST ARRIVED—Special Shipment of job lines in Faced Meltons and Serge Dress 1 Materials, 42 inches wide, fanMonable colors. Now note the price—4j lid the full Dress, ' better qualities afc 63 93 »r dß* lid full Dress, worth double ; come and see - Job prices to clear Ladies' Capes and Jackets from 5a 9d upwards ; prices will astonish you Ladies' Fur Necklets (special purchase) from.2a 6i to 61 6d Women's Black Cashmere Bibbed Hose, ueamleßS feet. Is pair White Muslin Apron (Embroidery trimmed) 1b and Is 3d, going quickly Ladies' Black Cashmere Gloves 6d pair; Lawn Handkerchiefs Is 6d dozen NOTICE!—Greoi-ere Duncan «te Co, have gob the reputation for Selling Colonial White BLANKETS 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 4i to 6s more per pair when our present stock is sold out SHOWING EXTRAORDINARY GOOD VALUE IN THB FOLLOWING LINES, viz ;— ' Colonial Flannels from lo|d, Flannelettes from 2|d. We are the noted house for these > Goods > 2 Yards Wide Fine Grey Twill Sheetings from lOf d Unbleached Linen Tabling ll£d ; Art Muslins, in great variety, from 2§d yard ■j Oretonnes s| i ; White and Grey Calicoes from 2d yard ; Roller Towelling 3f d SPECIAL NOTICE FOR DRESSMAKERS—SIate Linings from <3£d, Al value f White and Grey Turkish Towels from 4fd, Toilet) Covers from B|d, Antimacoeasars from 7£d Ladies' Corsets from 2a 6d, Ladies' "hard wear" Umbrellas from 2* lid Exceptional good value in Bush and Bed Rugs from 6s 6d White Satin and Honeycomb Quilts from 4i 6(3, Tapestry Quilts from 6a 6d Direct shipment of Nottingham Lace Curtains from Is 6£d, lovely patterns, and at job prices; Reversible Cretonne Curtains 5a 6d pair MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING-Note Prices Onehunga Tweed Trousers 7s 6d, New Sao Suits 32s 6d, Boys' Knioker Suits 133 6d Men's Deoun Overalls 33 lid, Mole Trousers 5a lid, Persian Cord Trousers 6s 64 ! Men's Brown Cotton Drawers la lid, Men's Merino do. 2s 6d» Lambewool do, special job line, 2i 9d, Colonial (Kaiupoi make) 3s 6d upwards JF.iccy Cotton Shirts, Cols,* Is lid ; Leather do, 2s 6d upwards; Union do, 2s lid up wards ; Flannel Underß 3s 6d upwards; Kaiapoi Plaiding Drawers 5s 6d > Men's Mufflers from la ; Samson Braces. Boys' 6d, Men's Is Men's Wool Knitted Socks, double heels, llfd pair; Men's Handkerchiefs 4£d upwards SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT > CLEARING SALE OF IRONMONGERY & TINWARE HARDLEYImOTHERS 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 B<i """Galvanised Backets from Is 6d * Carpenter's Brace, 2s 6d Tig Bowls 4d, 6d, 8d , '. Door Locks from Is 6d Frying Pans from la ■ S§ Beaters from 3d Wringers from 13s 6d ; Glass Cutters and Tin Openers from 6d Register Orates, Ranges, Fenders, etc, at Reduced Bates. I REMEMBER—FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. HABDLEYBKOS., East Street.—-Manufacturers of Tanks, Baths, Spoatfag, Ridging, etc—East $t ' Wm. Strange { 4 } Thos. Coverdale A TRIP TO TOWN Is not always PRACTICABLE. Consequently, MANY LADIES residing in Ashburton and District lind 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 CHOIUE OF GOODS. But such Ladies can always j SHOP WITH US BY POST, I/as HUNDREDS already do, because they know we are LARGE BUYERS, I 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- Lwear, Children's Goods, &c. Ajad I I Ow* Dressmaking Department cfcsely resembles a West-End of London Establishment. Our new French Dressmaker, MADAME BOTJTEAUD, is acknowledged to be a TRUE ARTISTE. Her creations are the them© of GENERAL ADMIRATION"; while our Miss Mazey (in charge of our second room) continues to give the utmost satisfaction to her numerous patrons. As Bespoke Tailors, we have acquired a HIGH" REPUTATION, We make Stylishly-cut Suft (splendid workmanship and material) from £3 3s. Those who prefer Ready-mad® 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 * * 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 you 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 DRES® MATERIALS, and our NEW SEASON'S SUITINGS, TROUSERINGS, OVERCOAT INGS, &c, (together with full directions for self-measurement), Posx-Feek on application to 1 9 CHRISTGHURCH. SHEARMAN BRO^i have large stock /COUNSEL GHAiTIS BRIMFUL OF Loasbys Wafaoo, BenjamiD Gntn, \J WISDOM, use only Hond»i-L»nk» Koolibah, and Cinnamon Care Ceylon packed and sealed ten »nd you will thus ensure " Te* Pots" satiifitotion equalled Smoke New Vanna fey 00 bl«nded te» on th« -tffflXlt—N-BW ** smo_e new Venus emy genuine pack.ts »nd box. " f



THE DECLARATION OF PEACE WILL BE A "Great Day" in Ashburton. BE PEEPAEED FOE THIS ANJD VISIT " THE CORNER." TI7HERB WE HOLD LARGE ASSORTMENTS OF Pretoria Hats, Lancer Felts, Rosettes, Johannesburg Badges. FLAGS IN ALL SIZES, Em WE would "specially" remind our Lady friends to invent income of our WINTER UNDERCLOTHING Which has been specially selected by us to suit this district, and is meeting with READY SALE. JUST OPENED -103 .Dozen*Ladier|,*Ohildren'a, and aten'a « OOSY BMPFEBB,"Jor Winter Evenings. All prices, all sizes, DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT |IN FULL SWING, AT PBXOES TO |BUIT ALL. —-—-"(x) ■■ NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD 600 D NEWS FROM THE FRONT.] JSruger learns that the British mean to get Justice for all in South Africa, WE HOPE the People of Ashbarton have learnedjthat we give Justice to our Customers in all onr numerous lines. We have just landed, per the ss " Whakatane," the finest assortment of Brass and Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town. Latest styles and designs. Direct from the Manufacturers in Birmingham. Gall early and see far yourselves. About 100 Bedsteads to choose from ; all sizes; all prices. BEDDING of all kinds kept in stock and made on the premises. We hive also just received a choice shipment, per the s a Kangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, UTREOHT VELVETS, ORETTONES, Etc , for Furniture, And. having secured the services of a First-class Upholsterer (late of Mel bourne), we are prepared to make New and Repair Old FURNITURE in up-to date styles, at lowest prices, on shortest notice. Linoleums, Oilcloths, Rugs, Mats, Matting, Carpets, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, per ss" Tonic' At the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice assort ment of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have fust opened up in splendid order. Oe 11 and inspect them. For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed acd unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buying else w! ere. Pictures framed ml latest styles. Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to choose from. Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Folding Chairs, Camp Stools and Wicker Chairs, Bamboo Tables, and Flower Stands with fancy stand and hanging pots, also a few Bamboo Overmantles. Bamboo Cornice Poles, al^ sizes and prices Duchebse Tables and Chests, Washstands and Wardrobes, kept in stock and made to order in any design. Perambulators, Go-Carts, Children's Chairs of all kinds, at various prices. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, AT T. H. UJNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, <fc UNDERTAKERS, TANORED ST REET, opposite Arcadh. SMOKE ONLY NEW _ (o) _VENUS A PERFECT TOBACCO. GREAT -PROCESSION. THUBSDAY HOLIDAY. "P L A|G S;— All Kinds, BIBBONB, BOSETTE3, LADYBMITH HANDKERCHIEFS, WAR MAP HANDKERCHIEFS, LADIES' BADEN-POWELL HATS, RED, WHITE, & BLUE CUFFS & COLLARS. i ANDREW ORR. W. T. ALMQUI&T, miss bessie simmokds. PROFESSIONAL DYER, USIC Seller and tlWher of the Violia, Thirty-five Yean' Experience in Amerloa IVX Musical instruments of evet/ dmoriD* and AustwlUn Colonies, bion VIOLINB & SPECIALITY. Mailc HAS Started Bußineis of Dyeing, »nd Songs by every mail, Fintrolaii Quad- Cleaning, and PreesiDg, even first- cille Band: olkm Laundry Work, etc., in Bait Street, Burnett Street, next to ttBB Knioht, 679 483 Oppoitte PuWißbitg Company



BELFAST AND FREEZING WORKS ■ MANURES, ARE THE BEST JpOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can bo mad 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 JTIHEI>aL,A2>ri>EJBfc eCBIIO/». f limited./ JDA-VED THOMAS, OR A HWOOIATko^ AS^C^SxKTR]BCJ^^ JLl£ited., OANTERBUBY ;FKOZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PBODUGE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 8° F. WAYMOUTH Seor»twy. HULLOWAYS OINTMENT IS A REAL BOON To Sufferers from LUMBAGO, SCIATICA, GL/\ND,'AR SWELLINGS, PILES, FISTULAS, &t its soothing and healing powers are simply marvellous, and THERE IS MAGIC IH ITS TOUCH When applied to oURJIS, SCALDS, CUTS, POISONED WOUNDS, dfo •^aawlexitured only at 78, New Oxford Street, London. Sold by all Chemists and Medioltt* TMbfcf* THE AFFLICTED EEJOICE !■ THE POLYPATHS HAVE CAPTURED the HEAJ&TS of the PEOPLE of CANTERBURY. COMING FROM ALL°~OVER THE COLONY TO THE POLYPATHIC MEDICAL INSTITUTE N,Z. BRANCH-Corner of Latimer Square & Gloucester Street, CHRISTCHURCH POLYPATHIO, the NEW METHOD OF jjA HEAIING, is the surest and moßt rapid System, as <* *~ J&£bt*%£ it cures with absolute certainty such diseases as foJ£&!g^32mJ>BfflG& Cancer, Epilepsy, and Astbma, incurable under the old ejstem, as wtll as all Chronic and Nervous 4HffigßH3gSS&?i Complaints of Women and Men. MORE CURES j^^^^^^^^g MADE BY POLYPATBY than any OTHER y^^Jß^^SPp^ttSF^ The wisest, beßt educated, and most enlightened *JBB^&HKiF^JEJSi*| people are dr.ily becoming converts to those new /9%l|^W^^^S| principles and methods which are .supported by such t yj3sFr^tSflsgjjSSifm overwhelming evidence, bustained by the public, \&S££bSs^H|^^Bkß wno nave h&d an opportunity of testiig the |flHV^KwrfTl| remarkable success cf the POLYPATHIO SYSTEM. Their wonderful success has spread like wildfire ihrorgh.an enlightened community, and amongst those who had given up all hopes of ever being well 1 ]^^BB^HH^HHEB again, and they are by hundreds availing themselves H^V^H£|3Sem of tho POLYPATHIC SYSTEM of treating Chronic ■HHp4EH9E2FH Diseases, which has proved to be the surest, quickest, ■HBpy-ffßfffflSH^ ail<^ most relirb'e means of Cure ever offered an m^M Wmjf^MiSSSStßP^^. s^^cts^ people. When sick, is the time we need the [flj iHLHHHHfIBLP^ best advice and treatment; Therefore we say: tE^sE£**3^s^3^S3i^' inform Yourselves, you who are sick, write to the '^^^^mnSm^: 6- P^LYPATHJO INSTITUTE, and then sccepb proofc of the mysterious skill—-more convincing than words -that is^poßßeesed by the Polypathß. They treat all Female Ailments by the Polypathic Method, which does away with M examination and all local treatment: They aleo de sire to impress upon all men who are suffering that they have the justly celebrated Hindoo Remedy, co well and favourably known in the Old World as the " Anti-Agnechal Tabloid Method." All desiring to test the system will have each opportunity. If you cannot Visit, WRITE for Question List to Chrlstchurch, with Stamped Envelope, and you will receive an immediate reply. Medicine packed Free from Observation. Carriage Paid Parcel Post. THOUSANDS CURED ANNUALLY BY LETTER. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TS the Most RELIABLE House for GOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. 0 aim Is to give you the best value for little money. HONESTY ia oat Polio We will not Guarantee you an article unless we know it will give you every Sftfeit aobion. One Trial is all we ask—Our Goods Sell themselves. •r'l*...**— j # MELLOE, IBANORED BTEEF ASHBUFT3ON j



MISS CARSON^ rpEAOHER of Pianoforte and Organ _L For terme, etc., apply a'j Residence * Urner of Will*and Will*nStreet* ma Wakanui Boad East. WANTED Known-That J. ~Moisoh h'B received a Urge supply of Summer Boots and Shoes, suitable, for the Holidays* They are all of tut best brands and makers, and neve equalled fn Ashburton. J,M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker in '"•town, thus gives him superiority an* -. aoiUty to know best what to get. QL'herd fore the public have no need to wondee where to go for reliable Boots and Shoe* Discount for cash as uimal. Kepairs done at once. Besb Sole Leather used and work manship, at She Hall, East Street, Abo burton* Established 1876. FOR CHRISTJH~PRESENTS AND NEW STEAR gifts, Also WEDDING PEESENiS ao to GEORGE JESBOH, PBACTIOAL J^ T^ X»R ■»■ East Street, Ashburton. THE OHEAPJSSTJPLIOE IN lOWN OR WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. jtNSPEOTIOK IJNVITED: FOR SALE PRIVATELY* I AM now prepared to treat privately for the unsold portion of Me ; Ibaaoßa*. obst s property, comprising:— Lot 3—Greenstrwt'g Farm, oontainiog 160 | Lot;«.~North River'JFarm, containing 81 acres • '■ ■ - E> W- HAKMEB* S. H. GRAVES, SHAREBROKER AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTCHUROH. RELIABLE Information on Dredgla ' Stocks. Correepondenco Invited. Codes : Bedford McNeIUV, Morelrg and Real's, A. B.C. Code (fourth Jtaition. MR ALBERT ROBERTS, Aehbartoa Representative Teiegkaphio ADRREfa: GRAVES, Chrlttchurcb. 8 21 LOOK —— CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT BOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the la twelve months IT IS USEJ EVERYWHERE. This Goal is the Best and Cheapest 3tem \n& HoHsehold Coal in the market, onr^Flonr MUir° O"^Fa°tOry aDdoMlllt GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES 10 O. T. PARK, MOUNT SO M RS. TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. I BEG to inform you that I have severed my connection with the Canttrbwy Mill, which was under my management foe SSSPKBWIJE TOROHASKD WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which if the property of the Bank of New Zealand Aweta BOar& ll # Ui tradinß ondor the name of Kollitt & Co., bo to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to addreu all orders to THOMAS ROLLITII WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBURTON On and after October Ist, I aball be pleased to supply you with first-class R0 *L|ha F R L p H UR^WHBA^ MEAL 'BRA» A SHARPS, at lowest currant rates. "»n-«n^-j>iM>ass 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 noQ'Sharehotitot °*^ ye their WnMkt »»d get flour, Brasu and Sharps in exchange. THOMASIOLUTT. w WAKANOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS 9 285 ASHBURTON. A Cinnamon Cure, Wahoo, Eooiibah o Sound the JPf[ PRAISES PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED TEAS.