The Ashburton Guardian.

pkice : One Penny

Ashburton : Tuesday, January 9, WOO,

SrOL xxi. NO. 5009

COMMERCIAL

The Aehburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Asoooiation ot Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on January 8, 1900:— Wheat— v Prime milling Pearl ... 2 21 „ „ Tuscan... 2s 31 „ „ Hunter's la lid to 2i Oats—Duns ... Is 6d to lg ?d Danish ... la 6d to Is 71 Canadians la B<i to Is 9d Sparrowbills Is 7d Barley—Malting, prime, 2s 3d Inferior 2s Ohafi-Good oatsheaf 37a 6d to 40s Grass Seed—Old pasture, Is 8d New „ Is 3d The abova are prices current p»id to farmers on tracks at Ashburton.

OUT-OF-WORK INSURANCE.

The difficult question of insurance against being out of work is making 1 slow but steady

progress, but as yet only m Switzerland Berne is the first

town m the world to have introduced this form of insurance, and it remains, as yet, the sole one. At Zurich and St. Gallen attempts were made to imitate Berne's example, it is true In the former town as yet the Grand Council opposes the scheme ; while at St. Gallen, after having been m opera tion for a year, it was abolished m constfquence of the opposition offered it by the workmen, but it is now about to be revived. In Berne it has been m existence for five years, and is continu ally receiving those ioaprovemeuts and alterations which experience suggests This insurance against lack of work, it must be remarked, is voluntary, and not obligatory. Each workman that insures has to pay 50 centimes a momk, In return he receives, when it is proved that he cannot obtain work 8 1 50f. a day, if alone, and 2f. if be has depen dents, for a period not exceeding 30 dayp. Should his want of work continue longer than that, the sum he receives dep-nds on the amount of [funds m hand. The insurance com nmisßion consists of threo employees, three employers, and three members elected by the Town Council. The Commune provides furnished offices and contributes the fixed sum of 7000?. a year. The accounts of the year 1898 show that there have been 431 persons insured. In the couise of the winter of 1897 98 there were 295 applications for insurance money, and m con» sequence 1,163,525f. were paid out The receipfß amounted to 17J)19L, the expenseb to 12,353f. On the whole the results are considered favourable, aod it is recognised that the institution really counteracts the distress ciuaed by want of work, and it is acknowledged | that the workmen do not value this branch of insurance as they should, that the number of policies issued must be increas'd, and that it is : necessary for tho premiums to be paid more regularly. It is hoped that m time there will be great improvement m all these directions.

Ambbslkv, Deo 7, 1899 [Copy] Messrs Ckaighead Add Bbbeyman Afehburtoo, Dear Sirs, —Could yon make a su>t at once. lam sorry I forgot to order it sooner. The last one is still wearing. It fitted beautifully, and has given the greatest satisfaction. If y<>u have time to- make one for my son at Geraldine, I will get him to ride up on Satur • day to be fitted. If there iB not time to send patterns, I will trash you to choose for me, something like the last.—Yours truly,



and T.U.B. Sheep Shears 3s 6d • per pair at Flctohfb Br<"8 , O»M ri >'y Store*. ANTED Known—That MITCHELL * Ttjrnbr have taken Temporary Premise? below Mr Bnrnard's, there to make a display of the largest range of Oi!olotht" and Linoleums ever shown m Ashburton* 1 *fc "T T IGDADATIO THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY. ANOTHER GRKAT TRIUMPH OVB " HYDATIDS.". A grateful Patient gives unsolicited and valuable testimony to the effioaoy of this pteat Herbal Rpm-iv. Read oarefuily and investigate tor ' yourself. 29 Packingston et., St. Kilda. Mr S A Palmer, Vitadatio Institute, Bourke st. Sir,—As I consider Webbers' Great) Herbal Remedy, " Vitadatio," has been the sold means of saving my life I think the least I can do ie to hand you this testimonial, so that others steering the same as myself may know that there is a certain reliable cure for them m " Webber's Vitadatio," if it is only givjtn a fair trial. The simple facts of my case are as follows:—For the past 10 years I have been under the treatment of doctors m Fitiroy and S». Kilda, as well as some of the best m Collins street. Some were of opinion that I was suffering from consumption, whilsb others stated it was pleurisy. At any rate they could give me do relief, let alone our* me. You can easily imagine that I had little hope of ever being cured. But one day I noticed an advertised cure by "Webber's Vitadatio," and the symptoms of the patient being somewhat similar to my own, I thought I would give it a trial, with the result 'that much taking only two large bottles, I felt after better, and continued the medicine. Ky the time I had taken eight bottles I wae wonderfully recovered, but one day took very ill, and vomited up a lot of slimy mutter, which was afterwards examined by the doctor, and pronounced to be HyHatids. I oontinned to vomit thnse " Hyd»tida" for some time, but at last it died away This uaturfcMy left me weak, butlcontinued with the " Vitadatio," and gradually my strength returned, until to-day I c»n honestly state I have never felt better m the who;e of my iife. I consider " Webber's Vitadatio" ft miraole-worker. I am well-known m Fitzroy, and there are many others just as muoh astonished at my cure as I am. I f hall be pleased to speak to anyone and give +l»ftta^ my own experience of the worth ofS " Webber's Vit»da;io." Y> v are at perfiotfl liberty to make what u«e you like of thiffl testimonial. 1 may add I am n^w able to dw* ail my own household work ; a thing I have been unable to do for years.—Yours veiy gratefully, Mrs) CARRIE HOCKING Wit ness-G E Richardson, 19/9/99 VITADATIO IS A TRULY WONDER FUL MEDICINE. Vitadatio sold everywhere, 5n 6d and 3s 6d ;Head Office for N.Z.-39 Manness Street, Wellington, Ask your Chemisp or Grocer fo it. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY ON DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Months 4s"per oent. Futl^particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. | Office: Tanored Street J. WILSON, (Established 1878), BURNETT STREET, opposite Mail Offioe Employs upwards of 18 hands. DECORATOR & SIGN WRITER. I WISH to notify that I have secured the, services of Mr Chas. Chapman, as Sign* writer, who, m addition to his home training has had a large amount of experi ence m our cities. LARGE STOCK OF ARTISTIC wall papers. I have j ist received—direct from the manufacturers — a few thousand feet of Picture Frame Mouldings. Persons desirous of having Pictures framed would do.well to call and see them. Telephone 65 '""YOIPRE A DAIBY. nnHAT'S true m every sense o£tho McGORMIOK DAISY BEAPEfc." The BEST MACHINE made forJjClOTer Cutting. Onlyja few of these Maohiaei left. FAEMERS AND CLDVER GKOWtfKS, OR )ER EARLY to save disappointment. WE ARE SELLING, BINDER TWINE Best Quality at PRICES to suit ALL. aiso:macbine;oil* ll.Stuck or Duplicates on hand. MORROW, BASSETT & Co., ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager.



BOOTS. BOOTS Gigantic Sale Now On TUST arrived and opened up a grand • assortment of up-to-date BOOTS AND SHOES FOR THE HOLIDAY AND SUMMER SEASON Special Lines Women's Button Shoes 7s 6d Women's Kid Lace Shoes, only 6a lid TAN GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY. itrong School Boots from 5a 6cL Good Bluchers, nailed, 5s 6d. LARGEST STOCK IN TOWN TO CHOOSE FROM. REPAIRS done Promptly and at ..: Moderate Charges. FEED NOKES. CASH BOOr SHOP, Next Door' Bank of New Zealand, EAST STREET, ASHBUKTON. A SHBURTON — A'body kens that xjl Scotchmen drink M'Kenzie's Hondai- Lanka Tea, because it saves the fftiid siller, an' gangs faur. Messrs Sheabman Bbos, ceommend it.



«^" The original letter as above from a well known gentleman and many others of equally high compliment mny be seen at our <fffice—CBAIGHEAD AND BSBRYBIAN, the Leading Tailors and Outfitters, Asbbarton.



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ffIHE Newest Designs m Stamped Mount L Mellick, Moldavian, Countess, Ceylon Ribbon, Brooklyn, and Lace Work now m etock Linen Goods, Colored Linen; Canvas, Giant, Reliable, Butterfly, and Berlin Wools. Crewel, Leviathan, Embroidery and Knit ting Silks. Flosb, Arasene, Perline, Zanzi bar, and Congresß Cottons, and all the etos neoessary for Art Needlework to be had at Mrs Alcobk's. * . WANTED KNOWN—6CODozen Tamb lers Just Arrived per s.s Gothic. Gocd Ftrong Tumblers 2s 6<J per dozen, j Jelly and Jam Jars from 2a 6d per dozen at Fl&toher Bbos. Aahburton and Christ church. A SHBURTON—We can afford to spend J\. money m advertising, so much Honda ■ | Lanka Tea is selling, everybody likes it. Sold by Sheabman Bbos, m packets ; 5 and 101 b boxes_pj>oked m Ceylon. I~MPORTANT to Caßh Buyera of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, &o. Early Summer Clearance Sale oi Seasonable and Reliable Goods. Cash discount at the rate of one shilling m the pound to avery Buyer of ninepence worth and over. Inspection in vited.—H. C. Babbktt, late Barrett Bros. The Hall, East Street. 11 200 IMPORTANT to Cash Buyers of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, &o» Early Summer Clearance Sale of Seasonable and Reliable Goods. Cash discount at the rate of one shilling m ths pound to every Buyer of threpence worth and over. Inspection in vited.—H O B brett, late Barrett Bros, The Hall. East Street. H 20 LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.C.S.M., LR.L.O.M. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, HAR MONY AND MANDOLINE. Fxank Curtis. THE LEAPING UP TO DATE VTa tcli m alter, & Jeweller JUST ARRIVED FROM HOME NEWp~GOOI>S FOR CHRISTMAS SEASON. X HAVE! now the largest and best assorted JL stock m East Street. INSPECT INSPECT A fresh consignment of |the latest and most up-to-date Btyles IN Boihera-tt Watches S3 also NICKEL WATCHES made to my own order These watches are fast becoming the FAVOURITE WATCH m the district for STERLING WORTH AND TIME KEEPING. LATCGE ASSORTMENT ust m of NEW DESIGNS m rings, brooches, bangles, alberta, ladies' chains, etc., etc., m gold and silver. WEDDING RINGS AND KEEPERS of my own make 18 carat, guaranteed best value m town m all siz^a and shapes. I -have just landed a MACiINE lor I ALTER NG the above RINGS to ANY SIZE without cutting or m any way injuring the ring. Altered wbile you wait. REPAIRS AS USUAL, neat, workman like.lprompt, and reasonable. FRANK CURTIS, THE LEADIKOI & JEWELLER LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the la twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coa! is the Best and Cheapest Steam \nd Household Coal m the market. Used Id the Woollen Factory and Caate oury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES SO G. T. PARK, MOUNT ERB, OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (L te of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Dis tricts every four months--viz, March, July, and November. ORDERS may be loft with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Musio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton, or at Commercial Hotel* Established 1880 Telephone^ BAKER BROS., ITIURNISHING TfNDERTAKERS C URNISHING *-> NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Lstes Designs m FUKERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conduoted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at moat reasonable charges. \ Corner of Wakannt Road and Oass Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. '



- THINGS - W0« T H KHO W I NIG rjIHAT You can SAVE MONEY |if |you Buy your Boots from NICHOLAS & PICKFORD. MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES, East Street, Ashburton. BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made tt> Measure Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment being exercised of the Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Materials j CHARGES MODERATE. Bring Your Repairs to — f NICHOLAS & PICKFORD Lata McDonald & MoDiabmip. ! E. W. HANMEK. NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with the Farmers' Co-operacive Association, have much pleasure m stating that m future I shall carry on my business at the offices and store lately occupied by the above As Boclatioa at the corner of West Street and Havelook street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises. BTORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. 132 X W. HANME BUSINESS CHANGE. T HAVE aroch pleasure m announcing that I have purchased the SADDLERY BUSINESS Lately conducted by Mil J. H. Jamiesou, And respectfully solicit a continuanoe [of the liberal support accorded to my pre decessor. ALL promptly and all. work GUARANTEED. Robert Anderson, EAST STREET, Ashburton 1110? WE can afford t to spend money m adver* tising, so much Hondai-Lanka Tea is selling everybody likes it. i Smok* New Venus ,



N coll Bros. Nicoll Brothers, H. F. Niooil.) [L. A. Nicoll. AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERA AGENTS, CENTRAL AOOTION BOOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, & PRODUCE, m our Rooms every SA.TURDAY, commencing at 12,30 p.m. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the district at lowest 1 current rates. 1 ADVANCES made on goods placed In ! our hands for absolute sale. FRUIT.—We receive regular consign ments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands. NEW SEEDS always m stock, Inclndlng Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and Turnip Seed. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples froc farmers who have parcels for I disposal. , Station Books kept and audited We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4| and 5 per cent Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of tbeir properties to communicate with us SKINS & PELTS.-We are buyers at highest market rates, as agents for Messrs Murgatroyd Bros, Woolsoourera and Fell mongers, Christohurch T¥TE ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND lAMBS AT HIGHEST'MARKEI 1 RATES. NICOLL BROS., East Street, Ashbarton. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to suit tneir own convenience, by com municating with üb. jNICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHUROH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. riIHE OHRISTCHUROH MEAT CO I JL 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 EVERYWHERE Niooll Bbos. store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities, Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., ! DISTRICT AGENTS ,



Few Zealand toaranus Gonpiiy. HSTABLIS HbTd "~- - 18 59] CAPITAL^ONE" MILLION. THIPEIMIIB AHD^WSALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBER &.UTY PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— ££00,000. FIRS AND "MARINE RISKS, ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, J!HRBBHm& MAOHIjSBS, &o. t ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRBNT RA.TBB &W HANMEK AGENT, BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS (MANURES, ARE THE BEST T7IOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made 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 hj fRIJE2I>I*A.arDJEiR BBOi!)., LUmitetf.,! DAVID THOMAS, OR THE N.Z.. FARMERS CO-OPJBRA.TIVE il BSOCIATIUN OF CANTKKBURY, Limited., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPOKT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 y- WAYMOUTH Secretary.



Bicycle Harvest. LANDELLS & SON, ENGINEERS & BICYCLE MAKERS BURBETT STREET. Next the Club. TO the Farmers and General Public of Ashburton,—We beg to state that we have reaped a harvest m Bicycles, havir jast landed a big consignment of first-class jiggers at £14 10si We are the oldest bicycle firm m Aahburton and intend to uphold our reputation. Agents for White Flyers, worth, Waverleys, Cyclops, The Parrot, eta Repairs by experts, All work guaran eed RAKAIA— AXE! AXE !We don't want to fight, but—meaawhile ask for M'Kenzle's Hondai-Lanka Tea, packed m Ceylon, and sold by C, A. 0. Habdy &Cd.



A CARD.] A BranohlOffice". has beenjopened by the undersigned at Mbssrs Nicoll $Ms , East Street, where they will carry on practice, as Barristers and Solioltor MAUDE & HARMAN, Solicitors, Christchurch. Money to Lend at Lowest Current Rates on Freehold Security. MAUDE k HARMAN, Hi 43 AsbburtoQ,



WOOL SEASON, 1899-190.) WE! SHALL BE REPRESENTED at the Chriatchurch and Timara fixtures, and have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of OLIPS privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton or Tinwald stores, and sent on to either Ohristchurch or Timaru, free of all except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool diceot from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows :•— If Intended for sale at Auhburtoa— Friedlander Bros.', Ltd, Siding, Ashburton | If intended for sale ab Christohnreh—-Brown and Son's Siding, Addington If intended for sale or shipment at Timaru—Mill and Co.'a Siding. Timara If intended for Shipment ats Lybtelton—N.Z. Shipping Co.'b Dumping Shed, Lyttelton WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, BRANDTNG, and other Shearing Requisites SUPPLIED AT LOWEST BATES. Oar Next Sale will take place at Timaru *qn FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1900; For tfhich Catalogues close on TUESDAY, January 2 K 1900, FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. WOOL SEASON 1899-1900. TAM now makingJLIBERAL |OASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, j opon all WOOL placed m tny hands for Sale either m Ashburton, Timaru, or for Shipment. —— x NOTICE TO MY CLIENTS WHO WISH TO FORWARD DIRECT TO PLiCE OF SALE. Second Sale TIMARU takes place there on stt January, 1900. CATALOGUES CLOSE on 3rd JANUARY, 1900 ' Consign—NEW ZEALAND LOAN COMPANY'B SIDING, timara. I B Account D. THOMAS. IN BOTH OASES ADVISE ME FL PARTICULARS PROMPTLY TO j ASHBURTON, DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. OWING TO THE UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL OF 30 CASES' 30 OP New Goods per s.s. lonic, TTTHIOH were intended for our New Building, we have taken TEMPORARY PREMISES. (BELOW MR BURNARD'S) WHERE WE INTEND MAKING A GRAND DISPLAY OF Oilcloths, Linoleums, & Curtains, MITCHELL & TURNER.



Shipping. SHAW, BATILL AND ALBION COMPANY. LIMIT SO. FOR LONDON. JB^X "OOYAL MAIL STKA- Mrak. ;■*•* MKRS, with superior WJSsß®sm&? accommodation for all olaases emmnimm o f passenger calling at Monte ,Vldeoorßfb f Tenerifle and Ply month. , Veuel Ton Oommandei From Date. lonic «. 4748 Keirpsoo... Wel'b'n Marchl Gothio «.7730Kidley I — APri'26 "cargo steamers. Mamaci ..]3BB3|Banks Well'ton Deo 23 Mat>ataa.j332a Holmes Po Chal. Deo 30 Delphic ..8273Sowden [Well'ton Jan. 9 Walwera J66001 — I —' ~ E. W. HANMBft, Agent.^ f W\B. E HEW ZEALAND "^^^gSv^HIPPINS OO.'S LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, : FOR LONDON, ! Via M«ttt» Vidos, Xenerlffe A Plyrawrtti. | Best Accommodation for all classes ef Passengers at Lowest Babes. Port of Steamers. lons. Departure. Date. Rakaia 5628 Wellington Jan 2 Waikato 4767 „ J „£ Paparoa 6372 „ J 25 Obarama 3808 „ J — Wakanui 6600 — To follow Per further particular* apply tt FRIEDIxANDER BROS., Lm>. Agents, Ashbnrtaa. n&iNRFsTBiSiNSON, (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND OOMMIBSION AGENT AND VALUER "TTTSEKLY SALES of Live Stock VV Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, He uaoftoldFurni are, etc., as per arrangement, m any part Che oounty. Advances made aa Goods plaoed m my heads for Sale. Begalar Consignments of Colonial Grown and Isiand Fruit sold privately through the Week, and at Auotlon on SATURDAYS. Agsitt : Norwich Oulon Fire Insurance Company 4 Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agenoy Company, PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay meats from 2308 per month. HENRY STiPHENSON, AUCTIONEER THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! <* The Bamblerr HAVING sold oat of my old Btook of theee superior Bicycles, I have jusc opened np a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER." SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD EAOBiRS, & ROADSTERS a all sizes' and allotted with the ere?' satin g G & J detachable Tyre. " THE KAMBI.ER,' ALIi>JND INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding E&sy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. t OTHER MAREB FITTED WITH G&JTYRBSi D. THOMAS. MONEY TO LEND PBIYATELY. TANORED STREET, Next .GaslCompaiit's'JOwioes jypNEY "to lend to Arrangement from Jgg AND UPWARDS, , Upon any Security. TRADE BILLS Privately Dieoounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments .can be arranged. All Business Strictly Cokjtdbntial. DAVID ZANDER. COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. A END FOB—Sun Fire Insurance Office and ©Anton rlne rnsurance Office, J. L. HIGGS, PAINTIB, PAPERHANGEB, SIGNWBITER, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPHTB requiring Sign writing woald find it to their Interest; to conealt J. L. HIGGS, as ht does the work himself, therefore there ie ao second profit to pay. His ability is well known as formerly slgnwriter 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 latest ©signs m WALL PAPERS, m stock. TANCEEIT~STBEET. SFor Children's Hacking Cough tak Woods' Great Peppermint Cure—ls 6d an 2 6d