THE AfifißujifON &OABDIAN : THESIS?, MABCH 6, 1900

1 Printed and published by Henry Wilus o Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Propri • ton, »fr. their Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashburfcon, > TUESDAY, Mftroh 6, 1900



R. T. CLAKTC, 1 GBAIN AND PRODUCT!: BBOKKR, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Tanobed Street, Ashbtjrton. SAMPLES of Wheat, Oatu, Barley, Clovers, and other Seeds submitted to Buyers; highest prices obtained. I have been appointed Agent In Ashburton by the Governmeat Poultry Expert re ship ment of Poultry to the Home Market. This industry is going to be a big one soon. Fool try breeders should call and geb ful particulars. I «m Agenfc for Messrs D and W Gibbs' (of London) Sheep Dipß. If you want your wool to bok well, shear well, and sell well, Gll>t>M» Dip, (Established in Pl 2) !Th» cheapest and most effective Dip in the market. A Client writes to the Manager of the Otago Farmers' Co Op. Company as follows:—"In response to your enquiries concerning the results produced by the use of Gibbs' Dip on my sheep, which were very bad with ticks—Upon the following morning of the dipping I examined a number of the animals oarefu'ly, and could not find any Hv* ticks. The Bheep in question wero fully woolled when dipped, and as you know were afterwards exhibited at the Manitoto A and ?Bhow, where they all scoured prizes in their respective classeß. 1 would have readily offered anyone £1 eaoh for every live tick they oouid find lam well satisfied with the Dip, and can confidently recommend it as a thoroughly effectual preparation, which leaves the wool in good condition.—(Signed) Eowabd Dow, Ranfurly, Central Otago I am Buying Agent for all classes ox Merchandise in the British, American, and Continental Market. Indents a specialty Geb your goods direot from the manufacturers and save mosey. A Few Articles I'ou Should Use :— Use Gibbs* Bheep Dip Use Richmond and Co, London, Gaß Stoves Use Henry Wells Oil Co. (London) Oils for machinery Use J Hollia and Sons' Bicycles, " The Hoi lie," easy terms V»& S MoCausland (Belfast) Field and Garden Seeds Use Murcbison's Scrub Exterminator on Oalifornian Thistles Use Knowles (Melbourne) Spray Pumps in the Orchard Use Knowlea (Melbourne) Inaeotioides on American Blight Use Preßervatis for preserving Bnbter Übo Petalama (America's beet) Inoabators. for raising Chickens Use Kemp'a Sheep Branding Liquid to brand your sheep Use Jadoo Fibre to grow Pot Plants Use Clark's Calf Feeders to rear Calves Use Normal Powder Company's Cartridges when out nooting Use Norton's Egg Preservative to preserve Eggs Use Kempthorne's Crushed Bones and Poultry Spice in the Poultry Yard Come to me for Flour, Bran, Pollard, Oats, Chick Wheat, Potatoes, Chaff. 16 D» LAVILLE'S dp) LIQUOR Has a world-wide reputation as being the best specific. LITERATURE ON APPLICATION F. COMAR & FILS, 80, Ruo dcs Foss«s-St-J«qu«s, PARIS AND OF ALL CHEMISTS L _^^ J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, PAPERHAHGER, SIONWRITER, Eic. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to their *■ interest to consult J. L. HIGGS, as ht does the work himself, therefore there is no second profit; to pay. His ability is well known as formerly elgnwrtter co 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 8 esigns in WALL PAPERS, in stock. TANCBEIT~ST£EET. MISS M. BICHARDgON, fpEACHBE OF PIANO. Apply Belt Road, Alienton, Terms on application. First term commences on Ist February. I_BB Miifc JOHNSTON mSACHER of the Pianoforte and JL BJQgiag. Havelock Street;. _____ BUILDING Allotments near the Canter bury Mills, No 39, 40, 54, 55, each coDtEiniDg i acre, having two frontages on Roads running through block known as Wftleh'a paddock, jj Good Land —Healthy position. T. BULLOCK. TU LJBiT OFFICE or Small Shop in Arcade. Pos i>ession can be given next woek. T. BULLOCK. *" fuITttALE /COTTAGE and feection Eton Street, \j Hampetead. Offers are invited for the purchase of Lot 93, containing 3E percheß, fronting Eton Street, Hampstead, with 4 roomed cottage thereon, the pro ptrty of Mrs Andbews, It ia situated just off the Wukiu vi Road. Particulars ts terms &c, iuroished on Rpp'.icatior. t. bullock *~ ' MOSjSX " SPECIAL Sum of £550 to Lend oa approved Freehold Rpourity. CD, BULLOCK^ FOE SALE, SINWALD SECTION »nd Cot tape, centrally situated near the Railway Station, and noioiaing tbe Hole! property, being Lot 42, containing 35 perches, fronting Graham's Road, with small Cottage with veranbah •reeked thweors. Übml twmi.



A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. DON'T FORGET rpO Call a: d ?ee our Hocks of FANCY GOODS, suitable for Pi.'iESbNl £, and those preparing for Friends should see us for i BIDSIEADS BEDDING, ANl> ALL. OIHEH HOUSEHOLD FUBNISHINGB PERAMBULATORS, fWj^^—— SS^ PIANOS, SEWING MACHINES FANCY CHAIRS lii'pLl^^^^^^ DRAWING ROOM J^T^^^^^^l DINING KOOM WICKftR OH AIRS, K§|§|p}f|9 FURMTURE, Etc Carpets, Linoleums, Rugs, Mats, Etc. U3T ARRIVFD—A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF BAMBO VERANDA BLINDS T. H. UNDRILL & CO.. CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Aboadb. ■ ■■mi i. ■■■. ■■ii»iM^MMHTr»ifm-Mr-r-— " '■ ■'*" OUR COMPLIMENTS TO LADIES RESIDING IN THE COUNTRY, And we bog to remind them that oar GREAT ANNUAL SALE OF ENTIRE EXISTING STOCKS (including Balance of our Lovely Summer Goods) IS NOW ON! NOW ON TfjnS 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 in tho benefits offered by this Great Sale? Tho&e Ladieß who cannot Bpare the time to come to Town for this Buge Sale are invited to SHOP WITH US BY POST! Which ia 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 s^ll, 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 aa soon as possible and we pledge our word that if <he above simple directio s are followed, we will execute your order immediately on receipt of your letter. And, as we naturally desire to retain your confidence as 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 Splendid Value for their Money in Dresses, Dress Goods, Dress lengths, Robes, Costumes, Mantles, Jackets, French Millinery, Gloves, Sunshade?, Cottons, Woollens, Men's and BoyB 1 Clothing, and Hundreds of Gther Lines. immmmm *J£* | if,- 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 np 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.. CHRISTOHUROH. LAST 14 DAYS OP , ANDREW ORE'S GREAT SALE OF High Class Drapery, Clothing & Boots, IMMENSE SUCCESSjgOF THIS GREAT SALS. SHOP CROWDED DAILY. Lace Curtains from ... ... ... Is Hd per pair Magnificent lot of JSew Prints... ... ... 4|d per yard. 1 adies' Black Dress Goods very much reduced. Ladies' Jackets, formerly 30i, 403, and 50s, now 12s 6dand 15a. Ribbons, 1080 yards, at 4|d and od, less than half price. Ladies' Collars ... ... ». .« H each. Ladies' Gloves from ... ... ... ... 3d per pair. Ladies' Corsets from Is, Is 61, Is lid, worth double. Ladies' Shoes (guaranteed) 5s 9d, worth 8* 6d. Ladies' Boots sni Shoes of all kinds, genuine bargains. Blanket^ at greatly reduced prices. Fiannels at less than old prices, notwithstanding the rise in wool. Contingent Ties and Medals in great variety. Men's Suite, Colonial made .. . ■•.!3152-i 6d Suits to order from ... ... ••• ••• 60s and 70j Dressmaking in Full Swing. Satisfaction Guaranteed AGENT FOR CBESOBNT BI YOLEB. BEST M\DF—sl7 JOS. —100,000 SOL-D LAST YEAR.— ANDREW ORR.



New Promises. New Premises. SALE! SALK! SALE! \ THE OLD MUST GIVE PLAOP TO THE NEW.. rfIHE BUILDERS being ready to commence operations to build OUR NEW PREMISES, we have decided to clear several LTNES of GOODS in lieu of removing them. For one Month we will give such rebate to our Customers thab will eventuate in clearing the lot. ELECTKO-PLATED WARE.—AII Genuine Goods. BOHEMIAN GLASbWARE FENDERS & FIBE IRONS.—Splendid Value. Also—The Whole of our Stock of WALL PAPERS at present in the racks, To those who wish to decorate their homes, now is the time. W. H. COLLINS & CO., HARDWARE EMPORIUM, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone—-U and 15. P.O. 80x—35.



LAST 14 DAYS OF Northcote and Hefford's SUMMER CLEARING SALE 4^TB WILL OFFER YOU FOR CASH DURING THIS PERIOD Towels, 6d each Cotton Shirting, 4|d per yard Oalateas (very superior) 6d per yard Pandoras (nice patterns), 6d per yaid 72in Sheeting (white and grey), Is per yard Flannellettes (large choice), 2*. lid, 33 lid, 43 Ud dozen Floral Art Muslin, 3d and 4d ppr yard Corsets (all sizes, 21 to 26), Is lid and 2a lid each pair White Blankets (single), 3s 9d each Hearth Rugs (large & nice new designs), 8s 6d, 4s lid, 53 lid each FANCY DRFSS MATERIAL, in specially selected job iines, 7|d, 9d, and Is per yard Boys' Tweed and Serge 8* lid (far this sale only) Men's Tweed Trousers, 4* lid (for this sale only) Men b Mole Trousers, 2i 6d Men's hed Handkerchiefs, 8 for Is Boys' Tweed School Caps, 3 for Is Men's Felt HatH, la each 8 Dozen Men's Boater Straw Hats, 6d each Ladies' Cooking Aprons (best value in town), 1?, Is 6d each NO RUBBISH. ALL NEW GOODS. Most make room for New Winter Goods, NORTHCOTE & HEFFORI) <^TEE CORNER."



M ELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TB the Moat RELIABLE House lor GOOD] AN I) CQEAP.BOOTS. O aim is to give you the best value for little monet. HONESTY ia om Polio We wil> not Guarantee yon an article unless we know it> will give you evary^Satie aobion. One Trialia all we ask—Our GoodaSell themselves. l""11— J. MELLOE, TANORBD BTBBF ASHBUBT3N



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD "FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TJpOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, 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 Owfe, or 2 Owfc. BAOKS, Orders received b/ FBIBDLAMDER BROH., Limited., DAirm thomas, OR THE IS.'SL. FARMERS CO-UPERATITE A SWOCJIA'riOIN OF CANTERBURY, Limited., CANTERBURY FROZEN HIEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Seor-tury.



NOT EV£N ... AN ABSENT-MINDED BEGGAK • ■ . FORGETS THAT SHEARMAN BROS.' 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 LITTLE THINGS BEHIND THEM, SUCH AS GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, LASSWARE, ENAMifiLWARE, CROCKERY, BSUSHWARE, WINES & SPIRITS. By purchasing the above Goods from [us 8t the lowest Cash Prices our Friends will always find it PAY ! PAY ! PAY !



13-A REAL BOON To Sufferers from LUMBACO, SCIATICA, CL/\HDc'AR SWELLINGS, PILES, FISTULAS, &i Its soothing and healing powers are simply marvellous, and THERE IS MAGIC \H ITS TOUCH When applied to dURJIS, SCALDS, CUTS, POISONED WOUNDS, dc. ■**BMfaetured only at 78, New Oxford Streai. London. Sold by all Chemists and Medicine Tfifitt.



New Zealand Insurance Company. KSTABLIS hUTd ' 1 «. 18 5 9 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THE PBEMIKR AND WEALTHIEST COLOHIAL COMPANY, NOTED 808 PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESEHVES— £400,000. FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, IfißßSHlffO MACHINES, *0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RaTKS E W. HANMER AGENT.



PHOTOGRAPHY. HALMA & CO. PHOTOGRAPHERS, Saunders 1 Buildings. TTTTE ARE STILL doing thtee Enamelled Cabinets for 4s, six for 6b, and 12 for 10». PHOTOS Of our BOYS in the ROUGH RIDERS CONTINGENT from 2a a Copy. All branches of Photography at popular prioei. STUDIO at Saundera' Buildings Note the Addreas, and do not be misled, Smoke New Venue



THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO | OPKRATIVE ASSOCIATION OI / CANTERBURY, Ltd. HAKVESTI9OO CORN SACKS. A FULL SUPPLY KEPT IN STORES, Ashburton. BINDER TWINE. New beab Canterbury Flax Twine just arrived. Shareholders are requested to book their requirements immediately, aa owing to the great scarcity of Flax, this Twine will be almost unprocurable later at our present selling price. OILS.—We hare all kinds of Machine Oils in bulk, whioh we retail out afe lowest possible rates. Please oall and inspect our Stock before ordering elsewhere THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limitbd. li 115 T. F, GIBSON, Manager ':



THE khIRL 'GObFKU ■ JOKER? mHE REa tESHMENT ROOMS for the reception of Ladies are now completed. Fruit Salad, Ice Cream, Summer Driuks, and all the latest Fruits in season at thr Misses-Pages' New Shop, lately ocoupkd by Coopbs Bbos, Eaßfc Street, next Graighead <fe Berry war. .. 199 Established 10/o, FOR CHRISTM^PRESENTS > SD NEW ffiAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESENTS «o to GEORGE JESSON, PRACTiOAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton, THE CHEAPEStTI4OE IN TOWN OB ■■■■-.] WATCHES, CLOCKS. Alto ■ ' ■ ' JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION INVITED. . H. Undbim, j, [K. OITDBIU, 1 H. UNDBILL AND CO, T7IURNJSHING UNDERTAKERS X? URNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANCRED STREET, ASBBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND.; Poushed Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths n Stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also oare ef | Mr T. Andrews, East) Belt. 2 CHEAP MONEYr " CHEAP MONEY OHEAP MONET IN SUMS JF £100 » £10,000, ON 7 COUNTRY, CITY, I AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At 4} per cent. Terms of repayment of the most liberal character, which can be ascertained on enquiry. 17*0R FORMS OF APPLICATION AND ": FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Chriatchurcb. J. H. RICHARDSON, overnment Insurance Cotnmiimioner. TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. I BEG to inform yon 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 is the property of the Bank of New Zealand Assets Board, is still trading under the name of Rollitt & Co., so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to addrejs all orders to THOMAS ROLLITT WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, APHBUf&ON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleased 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 to keep a supply of Floor Bran, and Sharps at the Stores of the N.Z, Farmers' Association, West Street, where Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholders can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Bran, and Sharps in exchange. THOMASIIOLUTT, WAKINOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 265 ASHBURTON. £§&» Sound 1 me PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED The great success of Chamberlain's CoIIo Cholera and Diarrhooa Remedy in t)h« treafe, mdat of bowel complaints has made it standard over 1 he greater part of the olvilised world. For sale by Athburton Drug Co. MISS GARSON. fTIEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL For terms, etc, apply at' Residence, Corner of Wills and William Streets near Wakanni Road East.