nßmm^on aOAHBiAK j Mo^D4t, MabOH I^, 1900

Printed and published by Hbnry Willis o Peter Street, Ashburtori, for the Proprlf • ton, at their Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashburton, MONDAY, Much 12, 1900



D" LAVILLE'S (fl) LIQUOR Has a world-wide reputation as being the best specific. LITERATURE ON APPLICATION F. COMAS & PUS, 20, Rua dcs ?oss6s-St-Jacqu«s, PARIS AND Of AUU CHEMIST^



PHOTOGRaPHY. mO COMPETE WITH THE IJMES. For 14 Days Only^ Due Dozsn Highly Finished Cabinet Photos FOR EIGHT & SIX. Don't Miss This Chance. All work guaranteed. Note Address D Jones, The Photographer, Bobottom Studio, Moore Street.



E, T. CLARK, GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Tanored Street, Abhburton. SAMPLES of Wheab, Oats, Barley, Clovera, and other Seeds submitted to Bayers; highest prices obtained. I have been appointed Agent in Aehburton by bhe Government Poultry Expert re ship ment of Poultry to tha Home Market. This industry is going to be a big one soon Poultry breeders should cull and geb ful particular?, I am Agent for Messrs D/and W Gbbe' Jof London) Sheep Dips. If you want your wool to taok well, shear well, and sell well, use ' GibbM' I>*p» (Established v« Pl 2) The oheapest and moat- effective Dip in the market. A C ienfc writes to the Manager of the Otago Farmers' CoOp. Company as follows :—" In response to your enquiries concerning the results produced by the use of bibbs' Dip on my abeep, which were very bad with ticks—Upon the following morning of the dipping I examined a number of the stiimab carefully, and could not fiud any live ticks. Tiie sheep in question were fully wooiled wben dipped, and as you know were afterwards exhibited at the Manitoto A and P how, where they all secured prizes in iheir respective olasses. 1 would have readily offered anyone £1 each for every live tick thoy could find lam well satisfied with the , Dip, and can confidently recommend it as a I thoroughly effectual preparation, which I leaves the wool in good condition.—(SignedJ EDWAED Dovr, Ratifuriy, Central Otago I am Buying Agent for all classes 01 Merchandise in the British, American, and Continental Mirket. Indents a specialty Get your goods direct from the manufacturers and save money. A Few Articles I'ou Should Use :— JJ«e Ghbbs' Sheep Dip Vac Richmond and Co, London, Gas Stoves Use Henry Wells Oil Co. (Loudon) Oils for machinery Use J Hollia and Sons' B cycles, "The Hollis," easy terms Übo 3 McCauaUnd (Ba faßt) Field and Garden Seeds Use Murchis >u'a Scrub Exterminator on Ca'ifornian Thißtlea Use Kuow'es (Melbourne) Spray Pumps in the Orchard Use Knowla (Melbourne) Icseotictdos on American Blight Use Preservasis for preserving Butter Use Petaiuma {America's best) Incubators for raising Chickens Use Kemp's Sheep Banding Lrquid to brand your sheep Use Jadoo Fibre to grow Pot Plants Use Clark's C*lf Feeders to rear Calves Use Normal Pawdcr Company's C*rtridgeß when out nooting \ Use Norton's Egg Preservative to preserve Eggs Use Kempthorne's Crußheil Bonfß and Poultry Spica in the Poultry Yard Come to me for Flour, Bran. Pollard, O»t», Chick Wheat, Pctatoes, Chaff. 2 16



J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, PAPERHAI^GER, SIGN WRITER, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLF, re quiring Sign writing would find it to their interest to consult J. L. HIGGS, $a ht does tho work himself, therefore there is no second profit to pay. Hia ability ia well known as tormerly signwrlter to Mr J. Wiison, with whom he has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FEIE For all classes of painting and h>usß decorations. ARTIST'S MATH RIALS, and la s ©signs in WALL PAPERS, in stock. TANCBE]T~STKEET.



MISS M. EICHABDgON, mEAOHEE OF PIANO. Apply Belt Road, Allenton. Terms on application. First term commences on Ist February. 1 88



Mh!S JUHNttTON mEACHER of the Pianoforte and BingiDg. Havelock Street.



E. W. 11-iNMEit. FOR SALB, PRIVATELY, AJ*)£) ACRES, near Methven j sw jet waim land, wiih six roomed House, Stable, Woolshed and Yards; all in firßt-class order, FOR SALE, PRIVATELY, AT ON OS. . ! COMFORTABLE HOME, comprising 10§ Acres of good bad, five roomed House wit outbuildings, stable, eto,; situated sbout half-mile from North Helt. Easy Terms. Apply E. W. HANMEE.



NOT EVEN ... A N ABSENT-MINDED BEGGAR • • . FORGETS THAT SHEARMAN BROS.' i SPECIALTY IS Pure Ceylon Teas, Or that they keep the largest SUPPLIES in all kinds and qualities GOING-, SOUTH of the line. But they have other LTITLE THINGS BEHIND THEM.S SUCH AS GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE INAM&LWABF, CROCKERY, BfeUSHWAKE, WINES & SPIRITS, By purchasing the above Goods from as at the lowest Oasb Prices our Friends will always find it PAY! PAY! PAY!



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WOfIKS . MANUREB, ARE THE BEST THim TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be coad3 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 b/ FRIEDLAINDEK BROH., Limited., DAVID TOOMAS, OR THE N.Z. 3PA.HLMJKOfcs CO-I>PBRATIVE il «»OCIAJ lON OF CANTERBURY, limited., OANTEHBUBY FEOZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PKODUCE EXPOET [UOMPANY, LIMITED 8 80 F. WAY MOUTH Secretary.



bECTTtiK A &BAKE OF THS PROFITS OF THE Australian Mutual Provident Society FOR THE CURRENT YJSAF, BY EFFECTING A LIFE ASSURAVCK POLICY WTTtf THAT OFFICE BEFORE THE CLOSE <. F THE YEAR. NQJB.— The smounb of PROFIT distrihnCfd am^ne;st the Policyholdera for the ONE YEAR 1898 txsee-ied Four Hundred and Seventy-Nine Thousand Pounds Cash, ACTUAL "EX A MPLES OF BONUS DECLARED as at 31=>t December, 1898 on Whalo-L!fe Policies effected during October, November, and December. 1898. •*■"-'*'■"■' '"*'" . Bevbrsionabt Polict No. Sum Afsubed. Pbemidm Paid Bonos. ~~t *~ * £ £h. d. £s. d. 405 554 23 400 8 18 5 14 0 405 951 25 1000 21 6 8 14 16 0 406 034 26 600 13 2 6 8 18 0 405,791 27 300 614 3 4 6 0 405 771 32 5000 126 9 2 67 14 0 406,164 40 500 16 2 1 6 12 0 Bonuses Vest when Policies have been Two (2) Tears in Force.J XT REMEMBER the Name of Office and Address, because NO OTHER Australasian Mutual Office DIVIDES PROFITS YEARLY. Branch Office - OCSTOM-HOUS* 1 QU aY, W RLLIKGTON. EDWARD W, L'JWE, Resident Secretary. District Office—CBRISTOHURCH. JAMKS HAIR Diatriob Secretary.



«« H. M. JONES. «TREBT BICYCLES. BICYCLES. —B ICYCLKS -= TTAVING EECEIVBD A SHIPMENT OF THE FAMOUS " ARENA " CYCLES, I am prepared to offer these Machines at a very Low figure to secure quick Sale and Prompt Beturns, THESE Cycles are Well-Made, Upto-Date, Strong, Rigid, Light) and Easy !Runri;ni, and fitted with Morgan and Wright Tyres, and eqtaal to any £20 in the marker." These Bicycles are offered at the very Low Price of £16 CASH- TERMS CAN BE ARRANGED. THIS is an opportunity to secure a well-built serviceable Machine ah Bed-Rock Prices. I am prepared to indent those Cycles, Ladies' or Gentlemen's, a a lower price TERMS ON APPLICATION. ORDER EARLY FOR NEXT SEASON. Agent for Milner and rhowpson's Organs and Pianos. H. M. JONES.



A MERRY CHRISTMAS 1 TO ALL. DON'T FORGET rilO Call and See our Stocks of FANCY GOODS, suitable for PRESENTS, and those preparing for Friends should see us for BEDSTEADS, BEDDING, AND ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS PERAMBULATORS PIANOS, / SEWING MAOHINEB PANOY CHAIRS 1 DRAWING BOOM , J^^^^^^^L DINING BOOM WICKER CHAIRS. FURNITURE, Etc. Carpets, Linoleums, Rugs, Mats, Etc. UST ARRIVED—A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF BAMBO|V.ERANDA BLINDS] T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Aboadh.



OUR COMPLIMENTS TO LADIES RESIDING IN THE COUNTRY, i 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 TfjTß 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 LADIES RESIDENT IN THE COUNTRY should participate ia the benefits offered by this Great Sale ? Those Ladies who cannot spare the time to come to Town for this Huge Sale are invited to SHOP WITH US BY POST! Which is the easiest thing in the world. All you have to do is to get one of our Catalogues (we will send you one post free on application), see what we have to sell, make your selection, write down your requirements, enclose remittance to value of goods (P. 0.0, Festal note or Postage Stamps will do) and Post to v* as soon 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 and keep your custom, you may be quite sure we v ill 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 Splendid 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. 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't why then SHOP WITH US BY POST! We have Hundreds of Post Customers. Why shouldn't you be one, too ? W. - STRANGE & CO. ~~ OHRISTCHUROH.



LAST 14 DAYS „ OF ANDREW ORB'S GREAT SALE OF High Glass Drapery, Clothing & Boots, t^.m . * TMMENSE SUCOESS^OF THIS GREAT SALE. SHOP CROWDED DAILY. Lace Ourtaina from ... ... ... Is Hd per pair Magnificent lot; of New Prints... ... ... 4|d per yard. Ladies' Black Dress Goods very much reduced. Ladies' Jackets, formerly 30j, 40s, and 50i>, now I2s'6dand 15i. Ribbons, 1080 yards, at 4|d and 6d, less thin half price. Ladies' Dollars ... ... ... ... Id each. Ladies' Gloves from ... ... ... ,„ 3dperpair, Ladies' Corsets from Is, Is 61, Is lid, worth double, Ladies' Shoes (guaranteed) §s 9d, worth 8s 6d. Ladles' Boots ani Shoes of all kinds, genuine bargains. Blankets at greatly reduced prices. Fiannels at less than old prices, notwithstanding the rise in wool. Contingent Ties aud Medals in great variety. Men's Salts, Colonial made .. , ; . ... S2-3 6d Suits to order from ... ... ... ... 60s and 70j Dressmaking in Full Swing, Satisfaction Guaranteed, AGENT FOR CRESCENT BIOYOLBS. BEST MADE—£I7 10s. — 100,000 SOLD LAST YEAR.- ANDREW O R R .



Mew New Premises. SALE! SALE ! SALE! THE OLD MUST GIVE PLAOP- TO THE NEW. rfIBEE BUILDERS being [ready to commence operations to build OUR NSW PREMISES, we have decided to clear several LINES of GOODS in lieu of removing them. For one Morth we will give||such rebate to our Customers that will eventuate in clearing the lot. ELECTRO-PLATED WAKE.—AII Genuine Goods. BOHEMIAN GLASSWARE . FENDERS'& FIRE IRONS.—Splendid Value. Also—The Whole of our Stock of WALL PAPERS at present infthe racks. To those who wish to decorate their homes, now is the time. W. H. COLLINS & CO., HARDWARE EMPORIUM, EAST STREET, ASHBTJBTON, 1 Tjxepboke—H and 15. P.O. Box—3B.



- 25,000 CGOiUtidUillUli RANGES IN USE I3ST THIS COLONS * . mm <s<yfc ■■**" IWKt£i THEY BURN LIGNIfF, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 2ft'' no settingTeequired. Withrstove Pipe can be worked out n the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Cop er Boilers. The Goppar Boilera ara larga and Ui . eaal REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilera. Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, '< H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, Princes Street, DUNEBIN,



MELLOR'B • ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE TkE LEADING BOOT SHOP, ' X 8 the MOBb RELIABLE Houee for GOODjAND CBEAP^BOaTS. O aim it to give you the best value for little money. HONESTY is oat Polio Wo wil? not Guarantee you an article unless we know it will give you every^Satie action, One TrialJa all we ask—Our Goods Sell themselves. WNoxETH.Amm^- J MELLOE, (BANORED BTREF ASHBUFTDN



J. WILSON, siaN-wjßirßa LARGE STOCK OF WALL PAPEKB, WINDOW GLASS, MIXED PAINTS, PICIURE.MOULDINGS, ARTIST'S MATERIAL, &c. BUPNETT STREE~pp OB ,>e Mail Office Telephone 66



ABIEL COKFECIIONERT mHE RE* *EBHMENT ROOMS c recepbion of Ladiea are- now completed. Fruib Salad, Ice Oream, Summer Drinks, and. all the latest Fruits in season at th Misses Paces' New Shop, lately ooc lpitd by Cooria BroSj East Streeb, nexb Oraighead & Berry«an. . _____I_2? H. USD&Ihh A [B. UHDBILL 1 H. UNDBUjL AND CO., T7IOBNISHING UNDERTAKERS, JO DRNISHING UNDERTAKERS. XANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITK ON HAND.;; Poi^hed Coffins a Specialty.; A Choioe Assortment of Artifiolal Wreabbt n Stock. 1 Private Addresa, Peter Streeb, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also oare «f Mr T. Andrewi, East Belt. 2



CHEAP MONEY! cheap mon3y cheap Monet IN BUMS JF £100 « £10,000, ON 7 COUNTRY, CITY, AND .SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At Hi per cent). | Tertna of repayment of the mosfe character, which can be aaoertaiue enquiry. T7IOR FORMS Of"aPPLICATIOK AND " FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTR rICT;fMANAGEK, Cbrigtchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, overnment Insurance Commissioner.



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 years, and have PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which it the property of the Bank of New Zealand Aanti Board, is still trading under th« name of Rollitt & Co,, ao to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to addrejs all orders to THOMAS ROLLITI'



WAKAKUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBUJRTON On and after October Ist, I shall be plowed bo supply you with first-dais ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAN & SHARPS, at lowest current rate*. 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. Farmers' Association, West Street, when Fanners, Shareholders or non-Shareholderi can leave their Wheat and geb Floor, Bran, and Sharps in exchange. THOMASIOLUTT, WAKINDI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 265 ASHBURTON.



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WA TED KNOWN-^Tain Jaw— Mason's "Finest Jan, pints 4s 9<J, quarts Ss 6d, half-gallons 6r>9d per dozen, Jelly Tumblers 2s 6d per dozen. Largeit Stocks and Lowest Pricet.ftb Flkxohxb Bros. MISS 04RSON; mEAOHER of Pianoforte : and Organ, X For terms, etc, apply at Residence, Corner cf Wills and William Streets near Wakanni Road East,