THE ASHBURTON GtJABDIAN: FIRDaY, MARCH 9, 1900

Printed and published by Henry Willis c Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Proprj'» tore, at their Printing Office, Burnett Stretb, Aihburton, tFEXDAY, M»rch 9, 1900



R. T. CLARK, OBAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER, & GENERAL COMMISBION AGENT, Tanceed Street, Abhburton. SAMPLES of Wheat, (Mb, Barky, Clovers, and other Seeds submitted to Bayers; highest prices obtained. I have bees appointed Agent in Aehburton by the Governmeat Poultry Expert re Bhsj - ment of Poultry to the Home Market. This Industry ia going to be a big one soon. Poultry breeders should call and get fnl particular*. I am Agent for Messrs D and W Gibbs 1 (oi LohcSo. 5 inps. 11 you want youi wool to bok well, Bhear well, and sell well, BBS a (Established in 1*712) The cheapest and most effective Dip in thi market. A C ienb writes to the Manager oi tbe Ot»go Faimerß* Co Op. Company »i follows:—"In response to your enquiriei concerning the results produced by the use of Gibbs' Dip on my st eep, which were verj bad with ticks—Upon the fol owing morniDf of »he dipping I examined a number of thi animals carefully, and coald not find any liy< tick«. The sheep in question were fullj woolled wben dipped, and as you know wen ftfterwardß exhibited at the Manitoto A anc PShow, where they all secured prizss v Hieir respective classes. I would have readilj offered anyone £1 each for eveiy live tic! they oonld find lam well satisfied with th« Dip, and oan confidently recommend it as t thoroughly effectual preparation, whicj leaves the wool in good condition.—(Signed, EDWABD Dow, Raufurly, Central Otago I am Buying Agent for all classes o, Merchandise in the British, American, anc Continental Market. Indents a specialty Get your goods direct from the manufactureri and save money. A Few Articles \'ou Should Une :— Use Gibbs' Sheep Dip Use Richmond and Co, London, Gas Stove! Ute Henry Wells Oil Co. (London) Oili for machinery Use J Hcilnß twxi Bnr,s' Bicycles, "Th« Hollia," easy terms Use S MofVusUnd (Be fast) Field and Garden Seeda Use Muich.ix^i''H Scrub Exterminator cd Californian Thistlea Use Know ps (Melbourne) Spray Pumps in the Orchard . Use Kaowl a (Melbourne) Insecticides on American Blight Use Preservaiia for preserving Butter Uae Petaluma (America's beht) Incubators for raißing Chickens Uae Kemp's Sheep Branding Liquid to brand your sheep Use Jadoo Fibre to grow Pot Plants Use Clark's Calf Feedeis to rear Calvts Use Nwmai Psw^er Company's Cartridges when ouu nooting Use ■"> orton's Egg Prcbervatsve to preserve EIZKi , Use h.«mpthorne'a Crushed Bonea and Poultry Spica in the Poultry Yard Come to me for Flour, Bran. Pollard, Oat». Chick Wheat, Potatoes, Chaff. 1° D R LAVILLE'S (S) L|QUOR Has a world-wide reputation i as being the best specific. LITERATURE ON APPLICATION F. COMAR & FILS, SO, Rue dcs Fossis-St-Jae guts, PARIS and of alu Chemist© gJg J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, PAPERHAUGER, SIGNWRITER, Etc. ■QUSIJNESS PEOPLE requiring Sign- JD writing would find it to their interest to consult J. I. HIGGS. as ht does th« work himself, therefore there i 6 no second profit to pay. His ability ia well known as tormeriy slgnwrlter to Mr J. Wilson, with whom he has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all classes of painting and house decorations. ARTIST'S MATERIALS, and la s ealgns in WALL PAPERS, in stock. takcred"" stbebt. miss m. richabdson, mEAGHEE OF PIANO. Apply Belt Road, Allenton. Terms on application. First term commences on|lst February. I_BB MKS JOHNSTON FfIEACHER of the Pianoforte and Singing. Haveiock Street. FOR SALE BUILDING Allotments near the Canter bury Mills, No 39, flO, 54, 55, eaoh containing \ acre, having two frontages on Roads running through block known as Walsh's paddock. Good Land—Healthy position. T. BULLOCK. TO LET OFFICE or Small Shop in Arcade. Poa eesßion can be given next woek. Apply, T. BULLOCK. ¥uM BALE """■ /COTTAGE and Section Eton Street, VJ Hampstead. Offer* are invited for the purchase of Lot 93, containing 38 perches, fronting Eton Street, Hampßtead, with 4 roomed cottage thereon, the pro ptrty of Mrs Andrews. It is situated just off the Wakacui Road. Particulars r# terms &c, iurniehed on application. T. BULLOCK _____ ___ SPECIAL Sum of £550 to Lend on approved Freehold Security. T. BULLOCK^ ~ FOR SALE } "~~™^~" TINWALD' SECTION and Cottage, centrally situated near the Railway Station, and adjoining the Hotel property, being Lot 42, containing 35 parches, fronting Graham's Koad, with small Cottage with veranhah sieoted thareos. ""«" "ro£ BPLWOK.



NOT EVEN . . . IN ABSENT-MINDED BEGGAR • ■ . FOrGETS THAT SHEARMAN BROS.' SPECIALTY IS Pure Ceylon Teas, Or that they keep tbe largest SUPPLIES in all kinds and qualities C-022T3", SOUTH of the line. But they have other LTFTLE THINGS BEHIND THEM, SUOH AS GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, LASSW ARE * NAMttLWARK, CfKXKERY, BSUSHWAKE; WINES & SPIRITS. By purchasing the above Goods from us at the lowest Oaßh Prices our Friends will always find ifc PAY! FAY! PAY! _„ BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURED, ARE THE BEST TjiOß TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be roach for any Hod of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. UU&URE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or 2.owt. SACKS. Orders received b/ fiIIIEDLAMDEB HUOK, XAmtteA., DAVID TfiOMAS, OR THE W. 5&. FARMEiIa C7O-0 PJ£K AIIVE SJSUCIA'I'ION OP CANTEBBUBY, Limited., OANFEBBUKY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PBODUOB kXPOBTIUOMPANY. LIMITED. 880 " F. WAY MOUTH Secretary. fcECUttS a"ThA'iHnJFTHR PROFITS OF THti Australian Mutual Piwident Society FOR THE CURRENT V ' AR, BY EFFECTING A LIFE ASSURAVCK POLICY WITH TH.4.T OFFICE BEFORE THE CLOSE ( F THIS YEAR. NUTF The tmount of PHOFIT district! d»m -mast the Po'icyholdera for the ONE YEaR 1898 exceeded Four Hundred and Seventy-Nine Thousand Pounds Cash. ACTUAL EX A MPLE S OF BONUS DECLARED as at 31-t Dcceruber, 1898, on Whole-Life P. lictas effected duilng October, November, and December. 1898. .»___ .., - - BErBBSIONABT~" Polict No. Sum Assured, Pbemium Paid Bonus. " """" " £ & s. d. & s. d. 405 954 25 400 8 18 5 14 0 4D5581 25 1000 21 6 8 14 16 0 406034 26 600 13 2 6 8 18 0 405 791 27 300 614 3 4 6 0 Z05771 32 5000 126 9 2 67 14 0 406J164 40 __JM? 16 2 1 612 0 Bonuses Vest when Policies have been Two (2) Years in Force. g3?" REMEMBER the Name of Office and Addrets, because NO OTHER Australasian Mutual Office DIVIDES PROFITS YEARLY. Branch Office-CUSTOM-HOOSK QUaY, WELLINGTON. EDWARD W, LOWxfl, Resident Secretary, District O£R:e—CBRISTOBURCH. J AIVIKS H- -^ IR, Diarist Seoretary. «A S t h. M. JONKB. STREET BICYCLES. BICYCLES. zzBICYCLJi S~= HAYING EECEIVitD A SHIPMENT OF THE FAMQCS " ARENA " CYCLES, I am prepared to offer these Machines at a very Low figure to secure quick Sale and Prompt lieturns THESE! Cycles are Well-Made, Up-to-Date, Strong, Rigid, Lighb and Easy hrjnii:n' t and fibred with Morion and Wright Tyres, and tqailto ary £20 m the market. These Bicycles are offered at the very Low Price of £16 CASH. TERMS CAN BE ARRANGED. TIIIS is an opportunity to secure a well-bnilfc serviceable M&chine afe Bed-Rock Prices. I am prepared to indent those Cyclee, Ladies' or Gentlemen's, a a lower price. TERMS ON APPLICATION. ORDER EARLY FOR NEXT SEASON. Agent for Mitner and Fhompson's Organs and Pianos. /q\ , H. M, JONES.



A MEKKY CHRISTMAS' TOA L L . DON'T FORGET npO Call and See our Stocks of/ANCY GOUDB, suitable for PEESENTS, and those preparing for Friends should see us for BEDSTEADS, BEDDING, AND ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITBNISHINGB PERAMBULATORS arjf PIANOS, ; DEWING MACHINES FANCY CHAIRS IHL^^^^W DRAWING ROOM /sssl£%§fifos\ DINING ROOM WICKER CHAIRS. lURKITURB, Etc. Carpets. Linoleums, Rugs, Mats, Eto. UST ARRIVED—A LARGE;ASSORTMENT OP BAMBO VERANDA BLINDS T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, opposite Aboadb. OUK COMPLIMENTS TO LADIES RESIDING IN THE COUNTBY, 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 TTTE ARE PROUD TO THINK THAT THE FIRM OF W. STRANGE & CO. is as highly thought of in the Country as it is in Town, and our particular desire is that LADIKS RESIDENT IN THE COUNTRY should participate in the beneßts offered by this Great Sale 1 Those Ladies who cannot spare the time to come to Town for this Huge ' fc'aio are invited to SHOP WITH US BY POST ! Which is the easiest thing in the world, All you have to do ia to get one of our Catalogues (we wil! send you one post free on application), see what we have to sell, make your selection, write down your requirements, enclose remittance to vaiuo of goods (P. 0.0, Postal note or Postage Stamps will do) and Post to us as Boon 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 &f)d 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 Splendd 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 Other Lines. i i 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, but, if you can'fe why then SHOP WITH US BY POST! We have Hundreds of Post Customers. Why shouldn't you be one, too ? W. STRANGE & CO.. CHRISfCHUROH. L AST 14 DAYS OF ANDREW ORK'S GREAT SALE OF High Class Drapery, Clothing & Boots. TMMENSE SUCCEBS|OF THIS GREAT SALE. SHOP CROWDED DAILY. Lace Car tains from .., ... ... Is lid per pair Magnificent lot of New Prints... ... ... 4|d per yard. Ladies' Black Dress Goods very much reduced. Ladies' Jackets, formerly 30d, 40a. and 503, now 12s 6dand 153. Ribbons, 1080 yards, afc 4|d and 6d, less than half price. Ladies' Collars ... ... ... ... I<J each. Ladies' Gloves from ... ... ... ... 3dperpair. Ladies' Corsets from Is, Is 61, la lid, worth double. Ladies' Shoes (guaranteed) 5s 9i, worth 8s 6d. Ladies' Boots anl Shoes of all kinds, genuine bargains, Blankets at greatly reduced pricee. Flannels at less th*n old prices, notwithstanding the rise in wool. Contingent Ties and Medals in great variety. Men's Salts, Colonial made .. .... ... 22* 6d Suits to order from ... ... ... ... 60d aDd 70j Dressmaking in Full Swing. Satisfaction Guaranteed, AGENT FOR ORESCENT BICYCLES. BEST MA.DE—£I7 10s. 100,000 SOLD LAST YEAR.. ANDREW ORE.



New Premises. New jPrernises. SALE! $AIJ<! SALE! THE OLD MUST GIVE PLACK TO THE NEW. FTIIIE BUILDERS being ready to commence operations to build OUB NEW PREMISES, we have decided to clear several LINES of GOODS in lieu of removing them. For one Month we will give such rebate to our Customers that wil eventuate in clearing the lot. ELECTBQ-PLATED WARE.—AII Genuine Goods. BOHEMIAN GLASSWARE FENDERS & FIRE IRONS.—Splendid Value, Also—The Whole of our Stock of WALL PAPERS at present irf the racks To those who wish to decorate their homes, now is the time. W. H. COLLINS & CO., | HARDWARE EMPORIUM, i EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON, Teliphohe—l4 and '18. P.O. 80x—35. - 25,000 IN USE IN THIS COLON* jjj 4ffteM a Mr iLalak f/rsj Lr^^s>A C^T> THEY BURN LIGKITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 2ft IS U oii< 111JM xj ixEjici U XxlJjjU. Witb^Stove Hpe can be worked osi n the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Oast Iron or Cop er Boilers. The Copper Boilers ars larga anl Ei ea*i REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers Sold hy all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or lu>m the m%ker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, Princes Street, DUNEDIN. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TB the Mont RELIABLE House for GOODJAND CHEAP a BOOTS. O aim ii to give you the best value for littm monky. HONESTY ie out Polio We wil' not Guarantee you an artiole unless we know it will give you every^atis action. One TrlaHa all we aßk—Our Gooda Sell themselves. «■»»»«>>»- j m MELLOR, (BANORED BTFEf ASHBUFTDP*



THE AI Ifili COJ-FKfl-IONV-RY • ' HpHR REe -lEBHMENT ROOMS for the I. reception of Ladies are bow completed. Fruifc Salad, Ice Cream, Summer Drinks, and all the latest Fruits in ssasun at the Misses Paces' New Shop, lately ooc ipkd by CoOFBB BBf S, Eaet Street, next Craighead & Berry«an. ___ 1 99 Established lovo. FOR CHRISTM a PRHNENTB *tf3 NEW f EAR GIFTS, | Also WEDDING PRBSENIS \ . «O TO GEORGE JEWN, PRAOT-OAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, AshbnrtOD, THE OHEAPEStHpLAOE IN POWN OB watches, clocks, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION INVITED; . H, UndkiU, a [E, TODBXM, 1 H UNDBIJLL KtsD CO, T7IURNTSHING UNDERTAKERS, IJ URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASBBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND 3 Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths n Stock. -— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also oare •! Mr T. Andrews, Eaet Belt, 2 chbaF~moneyT~ OHEAP MONEY OHBAP MONET IN SUMS JV €100 «•■ £10,000, | ON . COUNTRY, CITY, AND .SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At 4| per cent. Terms of repayment) of tbe most liberal character, which can be ascertained oa enquiry. T7IQR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND \? FULL INFORMATION Apply to ths DISTRICT MANAGER, Chris tchurch. J. H. RIOHARDBON, overument Insurance Commissioner. TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FABMERS, 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 years, and have PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomas tbe WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which is the property of the Bank of New Zealand Assets Board, ia still trading under the name of Rollitt & Co., so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to address all orders to THOMAS ROLLITT WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MIiLS. ARHBUJSTON On and after October lef, I shall be pleated to supply you with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAN & SHARPS, at lowest current rates. FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, I have arranged t 0 keep a supply of Flour Bran, and Sharps at the Stores of the N.Z. Farmer' Assonia'ion, West Streetj where Farmer?, Shareholders or non-Shareholders can lb&ve their Wheat and get Flour, Bran, and Sharps in exchange. fHOMAS~~ROLLITT, WAKiNOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 265 ASHBURTON. r":^^-JSt'^*:}ffua^ «Q» R" TTI 9 *• Ik^B* Sound th; PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED The great success of Chamberlain's OoUo ' Cholera and Diarrhooa Remedy in the treat, menfc of bowel complaints has made it standard over the greater part of the civiliied world, For sale by Ashburton Drug Co. MISS CARSON. mEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence, Corner of Wills and William Streets near Wakanui Road East.