Printed and published by Henry Willis o Peter Street, Aishburton, for the Proprte* tors, at their Printing Office, Borne* Street, Ashburfcon. TUESDAY, March 20, 1900

TEES ABHBURTON GtARDIAN .• TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 1900



VViiN LiVEi TiLLrS. (Sugar Coated | AWONDKRFUL and extraordinary combination ofconcentr&'.ed medicine. The vici.i>nec« of Science—Eiecuric lol= graphs, Bteam and Printing — revolutionised the whol • ?yfci«m ot tfu 1: g;.«..b-3, and mudo mais k>f«d wis« a»<s belter. So, although there vi's eoutitleas Piila used for disuse, ai.d cWmina much as to their merit, the p ruark afolts discovery of l)r, EUydoek has eclipsed them ali, t»nri h*s founded <» HKW MEDICAL SYSTEM The Doctors, whuue vast doats nf f>ur or five pi,ls, enfeeble the sttmch and par<U}Z3 the Lwe'ti, must give way to the man who restores health and appetite wih otiu or two j oi '.:.ts exiraor-iinnry V«ket^hii. Piiis. On« I c- .*■• of [>v. Bayoooks kw l.iv an Fills \ to jiiivoo tiu! ts.oriu»oh in pui i'eoL ordtu', | or*>a*.: b an appetite, iit»fi random the spirit j light and buojaut. If tbo Liver is t*ff:oted 1 its* functions aie restored, and the .Nervous j Bj»itom i« cJuC'hiaii, it v' mvi^omtarl ?-ad I (Sur,fy.ii!Od. I hYvII'IOMS o^: BILIOUSNESS, i 1 'IV.- j!:it»e::.i. fnm^sli.s if a huiises-- of; tin -'(-m «;!' 5 2 i)l»tett. inn fl il. . • S HfdfUiiiin 4<a fe«li^j< tif ws«'i;«>ts, » -cj-i.. ■•*. f■« . j men Is 5 A bad table in )■■ rrn-ut. ted luin tongu n 6 Constip'ion, with ftu oe vicinal diarrhoea 7 Heduche in front of head 8 Depresßiun of spirit* and g»e fc lassitude All of the above symptoms go to chow functional derangement of the Liver ; and row oomeß the great importance of any errc made aa to the condition of tht p-xtteub. He eh<iuld immediavely prnvido himself with a Liver St>muiant, \h~ most common form of which is a Pill. Daily experience shows that this, when the P.li is cr>mpoaiul<!d proptiK s the reiidiest mode ot inciting and promot ing the aoiion of the L-var, and en... avvjty« be relied on. I have devoted m«ny y^araor my H.e in compounding a Pjh, ih«t will not readily an»i sy.sUm-tically aa a Bi mua Remedy I do not be ieve :u g'eatpurgi tivfcis, and therefore have made a Pill, ono of whioh is an active and thorough dose. I have called it Haycook s New Livaa Pill. They are the true grains and essence of health, and the greatest blessing that Soiene? fena given to lha world, For Nervous Prostration, Weakness, Genera! Lassitude, Want of Appetite and Sick Hee,dache s Dr. Haydock'a New Liver Pills will be found an Effectual Remedy. Each vial contains twenty Pil!s>; Price tEwenty-ive Cents. For sale by all Druggists Any sceptic can have a vial of Pills sent him frkh; on receipt of his name and address. or a trial Send a postal card for copy of pamphlet— " The Liver and its Mystery." It furnishea valuable Information to all, HAYDOCK & CO., NEW YORK, U,Bj Caution !—Druggiatß are desired to notioe that the name of J H Frußeia, sole agen^ is written ccross each dczm packages of Saydook'a Liver Pills. All without this are counterfeit?, KEMPTHORNE, PROSSEK & CO., • CHRI!i.ICHgt:OH. ""'wo x nnEwt,wiJia mWioKiJUTm. BEECHAi'S PILLS Vat Billions and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind utiil Pain in the Stomach, Sick ' Heudachc, Giddiness, Fnlaefs and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drow isiness, Cold Chilis, lrlu:hings of Hea f, Loss ot Appetite, Shortness of Breatb, Cosfiveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sloap, Frightful Dreams, an 1 all Ner vous ned TremUin? Sensations, etc. THE FIRST DOSE WILL GIVE HItLIEF IS TWENTY MINUTES. This U no Fictiou. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to iry ono Box of these Pill?, and they will be acknowledged to be Worth *» GUISBI a B©X: BEECHAM'S TILLS, t ken as directed will quio&ly restore Female?, to complete Heahh. They promptly remove any ckstiurtion or irregularity o the_f?ystem. Fora WEAK STOMAOFT, IMPAIRED DIGESIION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like mrgic—a few doses will work woutlers ni'On the Vital Organs ; StrenKthetiiu; the Muscular System, restoring t' c 'or.g loss complexion, bringing: t>ack the k en ertpe of appetite, nn'l arousing with the Bi>sebud of Health ti>c whole I'h.vf-ical Ens.rgy, of the hum -n frame. For throwing off fevers in best- climates. thpy are spcnialiy rcuoancd. Ti esc are. ''facts" ad mitted by thousands, in all classes of 6'cci ty, and; otic of the beso gnamnttes to the Nervous and Debilitated is tbnit BEBUIIa,v.'S 1 ILLS have the Lor/est Sok oj aiy Patent Medicine in tbe \Vqv d. BrciCUHAM.**' PILLS ■ Have for maisjf years been the popular l*mi'y medicino' througliout the British ColoDjes,, and'they cow stand "' "vv^rnyyc a rival. PftE!"vTED ONLY BY aifKOMAt; JB£&.i;«*», St. Helen's, Eng Sold cv( rywhere in bottles—9Jd, Is l^d and 2s 9J cac'a E. T. CLARK7 GRAIN AND PRODUCP: BROKEN, h GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Tancred Street, Abhbumon. SAMPLES of Wheafe, ©j*ts, Barley, Clovers, and other Seeds submitted to Buyers; highest prices obtained. I have been appointed Agent in AehburfcoD by the Governmeat Poultry Expert re ship ment of Poultry to the Home Market. This industry ia going to he a big one soon. Poultry breeders, shouts! oall and get ful parfcicnlarp. I am Agent for Messrs D and W Gibbs' [pi Ij.ondonjr, Sheep Dips. If you want your wool to bok well, shear well, and sell well, use €Sit>t>H 9 s«lieep I>ip» (Established in 1712) She cheapest and most effective Dip ia the market. A Client writes to the Manager of the Otago Farmers' Co-Op. Company as follows:—" In response to your entpi'ries 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 aumber of the animals carefully, and could not gad any live ticka. The cheep in question were fully woolled when dipped, and 1 as you know were afterwards exhibited afc the Manitoto A and P how, where they all secured prizsß in Iheir respective classes. I would have readily offered anyone JSI each for every live tick they oould find. lam well satisfied with th§ Dip, and can confidently recommend ib as a thoroughly effectual preparation, whfoh leaves Ihe wool in good condition.—(Signed) Edward Dow, Ranfurly, Central Otago. I am Buying Agent for all elaases ot Merchandise in the British, American, and Continental Market. Indents a specialty, Get your goods direct from the manufaeturera and save money. A Few Articles You Should ITae :— Use Gibbs' Sheep Dip tjae Biphmond and Co, London, Gas Stoves i ¥bo Henry Welle Oil Co. (London) Oil* for machinery Use* J Hollis and Sons' Bicycles, ««Tbe Hollis," easy terms Use S McCausland (Belfast) Field and Garden Seeds Use Murchison's Scrub Exterminator on Californian Thistles U^e KnowJes (Melbourne) Spray Fumps in the Orchard Use Knowlt s (Melbourne) Insecticides on American Bight) Use Preservatis for preserving Butter Use Petaluma {America's best) Incubators for raising- Ohiofeena Use Kemp's Sheep Branding Liquid to brand ynur sheep Vee Jadoo Fibre to grow Pot Plants Use Clark's Calf Feeders to rear Calves Use Normal Powder Company's Cartridge* when out flooring Use Norton's Egg Preservative to preserve Dgga Use Kempth^rne's Crushed Rortfa sn Poultry Spice in the Poultry Yard Come to me for Flour, Bran, Pollard, Oats. Chick Wheat, Potatoes, Chaff. 2 16 g»oke Itew Veam >



HOP i fill! A V'Q %s# fessi issisa %s# 1? © S H i %#" la "S .* Hi P >V..^2 I • i£ &ss Ijksb %»^' titlift fcitllJuli II! lituli^ f FITS OF D££RKSSION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, GIDDINESS* £.c. They possess three grand qualities, being a. f'% ?T"? W'^- ?~Vi ? S ,C| ••- X-- /:* :-V V I 3r- ::.>'" /^ ? THi >SC-J o^.Ulft, •• f, , ;■;> ■ • • ■ ■■■•■ ■■ ■■;. ■■;■:■■■■ : ■ m)i •: IAVfI . "My mother an<i eldest ■■■i.-v : ;.-c; ;-ilt- * r yeai's iei 1 oiiioue attacks uud sick h.eadacho-5, =t 1-. ,;i ; iy. irAnv'- ihrin most beneficial' Bftaufactured oniy at 78. New Oxford .Street, t.0n....m. Sold by all Chyiaists and JTcclicir.e Vendors.- WILLIAM PATCHING, EAST STRKET, ASHBURTON, -■ADD: ER AND HARNESS MAKEK. I?IARMERS ANU OTHERS WHO RhQUIRE RELIABLE HAND SEWN SADDLEKY & HAKNESS Should remember thafe I have a competent staff of harness makers and saddlers in m> employ, and that all work is done on the premises. FIT AND WOB.KMANSHIP GUARANTEED. HORSE COVERS*—AII horae covers supplied by me are made on the premieeu, and their construction only the best) materials are used, and all are hand-sewn. A LARGE STOCK OF Oilskins, Machine Belting, Rope, Tents, Etc ALWAYS IN STOCK. REPAIRS EXECUTED PROMPTLY & AT MODERATE CHARGES. MELL O R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, T8 the Moßb RELIABLE House for GOOD AND CHEAP .BOOTS. 0 aim is to give you the best value for little money, HONESTY ie oat Polio We wil? not Guarantee you an article unless we know it will give you every^Satis action. One Tr!ai;is all we ask—Our Goods Sell themselves. «r i-miH. j MELLOR, IPANCRED RTRFF &SHBUBT3V «___ — 25,000 j j IN USE IN THIS COLON? 1 ,„ , i 1 ■'-• ' THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 2ft no settingTrequired. Wifch'Stove Pipe can be worked out n the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Oop er Boilers. The Copper Boilera are large and Ti • . enad REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizea, Bingle or doable ovens. High or low pressure boilers „»<■*». i|| "™™" |U| ' "' ■" Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, Princes Street, DUNBDIN.



Kew Ptemisei?. New Premises. SALE! SALE! SALE! \ THE OID MUST GIVE PLACE TO THE NEW. rpHE BUILDEKS being? ready to commence operations to", build. C OUR NEW PREMISES, we have decided [to clear [several; LINES of GOODS in lieu of removing them. For one Mor»th we will give* smch rebate to'our Customers that will eventuate in the lot. ELECTBO-PLATED WAEE.—AII Genuine Goods. BOHEMIAN GLASSWARE. FENDERS & FIRE IRONS.—Splendid Value. Also—The Whole of our Stock o£ "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—l 4 and 15. P.O. 80x—35. IMPORTANT NOTICE. DON'T FOEGET mO Call and gee our Hocks of FANCY GOODS, suitable fo] PRESENTS, and those preparing for Friends should see us foi BEDSTEADS, BEDDING, AND ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS PERAMBUL VTOR3 <^^^ ||^ Hm^y^ 1 PIANOS, EWING MACHINE 1 FANCY CHAIRS ' DRAWING ROOM j DINING ROOM WIOKER OH AIRS. lURNITURE, Etc. Carpets* Linoleums, Rugs, Mats, Etc. UST ARRIVED—A LARGB^ASSORTMENT OF BAMBO VERANDA BLINDS Wwnmw *V " i mi, i,i,hi,m T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANORBD STREET, opposite Akcadh. OUK COMPLIMENTS TO LADIES EESIDING IN THE COUNTRY, 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 Tjrns 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 ia that LADIES RESIDENT IN THE COUNTRY should participate iv 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 gefe 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, Postal note or Postage Stamps will do) and Post to us 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 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, Dreßs 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 nf Post Customers. Why shouldn't you be one, too ? W. STRANGE & C<X OHRISTOHUROH.



NOT EVEN ... j AN ABSENT-MINDED BEGGAR ■ • . FOfGETS THAT SHEARMAN BROS.' SPECIALTY 18 Pure Ceylon Teas, Or that they keep the largest SUPPLIES in all kinds and qualities GOI2TG-, SOUTH of the line. But they have other LITTLE THINGS BEHIND THEM, SUCH AS GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE ENAM&LWARE, CROCKERY, BSUSHWABE, WINES & SPIRITS. By purchasing the^above Goods from us at the lowest Cash Prices our Friends will always find it PAY! PAY! PAY! BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TT'OR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mach for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE L3.ST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt, or 2 Owt. SACKS. Orders received b/ FRICDLAMDI&B BROH, Limited., DAVID THOMAS, OR ITHB N.5Z.. FARMS EC 8 CO-OPERATIVE "i'sSOCIATiON OF CAJNTI3RBCJBY, JLimited., OANTBBBUJJY .FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PBODUOE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary. MM—m_JLWt!il"! W! *HI UMIM^ Ml HU *■ » MfciMHl '*NI ill' Klil'H Wl IJIDF "uTTI 111 iMI 111 '""IT 111 'I'■ II lIMI—I' I HIP'HTIiUMII 111 HI ll' #reBaC3WBKtI»WOaC^KSirr>iKi*WWB^BiMiWW^KIS(KiiMI*MIW EBTABLIS EUBD '"""I «. 18 5 9 CAPITALISMSMILLION. fHBFBIMIEB AKD~lviAItfklBST COLONIAL COMPANY, ■ KOTEJD FOB PROMPTNESS AHD LIBVBALITV PAIP-UP CAPITAL ATSD RESEKVIS— FIRE AND 'MARINE RISKS, ALSO,— iiiSKS ON GROWING CROPS, rHRBSHIffG Mi.OHlJff23S, Ac, AOOSPTEB AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES ;k "W. hanmeb: ABBNTJ ™* H. M. JONES. stbeet BICYCLES. BICYCLES. zzBI CYCLE S.i= TTAVING EECEIV£D h SHIPMENT OF SHE FAMOUS "ARENA" CYCLES, I am prepared to offer these Machines at a very Low figure to secure quick Sale and Prompt Eetnrns. THESE Cycles are Well-Made, Up-to-Date, Strong, Rigid, Light and Eaay Ranning, and fitted with Morgan and Wrighfc Tyres, and equal to apy!£2o In the market. These Bicycles are offered at the very Low Price of *816 CASH* TEEMS CAN BE ARRANGED. THIS is an opportunity to secure a well-bnilb serviceable Machine ab Bed-Rock Prices. I am prepared to indent those Cycles, Ladiea' or Gentlemen's, a a lower price. TERMS ON APPLICATION. ORDER EARLY FOB NEXT SEASON. Agent for Milner and rhompson's Organs and Pianos. .1.,....,—1-, (n) H. M. J O N.ES'. aSKE*"^ -jißpjßmuiiiiaJimmjm in — iiiiUi— ■i.iiini mill' i ■!—*w ij^ißuiiiiawJty^»g»'"^g|j'^"M"i*M'W™M»)



81-CHLORIDE OF ODLDIURE. DRINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYED IT I SUFFERED from an Insatiable Appe tite for Liquor. The Bi-Ohloridb of Gold Treatment cured me permanently. It Eradicates ALL Desire for Intoxicants The deiire will never return unless you re cultivate it. No cure—no pay. Address : 81-OHLORIDE OF GOLD INBTITUTE oray House, Rattray Street, Dunedin, Kempthorne, Grosser and Op. Agents



l ±U JLjJ^JL. ( Dwelling, in Eton Street, Hampitead, together with two | acre sections; rental 8s .psc week. T. BULLOCK. to'lkE Q HOP centrally situated ia Burnetb Street. O near the en trance to the Arcade, at present occupied by Mr D. Leitch. Possession given in a few days. 1% BULLOCK = f~onL7lTv FOUR Roomed Cottage, situated in Eton Street, Hatnpßtead. Rental 6a per week. T. BULLOCK TO LET ROOMS centrally situate in Bank Build, ings, Aroade Chambers X, BULLOQK,



f¥7 ITO Your Consent, I'JI take t? another cup, ia the general ex pression of nppivva'! fion those first tast* ing Hindai-Lanka Ceylon Ten. Sold by Mr Cooch, S? under*' Buildings, Ease Street. Immediate and sure recovery from all :he diseases of the Btoiuacil by the ELIXfE GBEZ More than Twenty Years of estabfe lished success affirm the really inarvell loua properties of the lilixfl^Grez which taken at the end of every mea as a delicious liquor at the dose of a small glass, ia unquestionably the best remedy to facilitate digestion. The filixir tircz has been adopted in all the hospitals, and is prescribed by the most eminent medical author! ties of the world. PARIS. Messrs Oollin & Co,, 49 rue de Manbeuge. Mr W. Ramsay,'Collins & Swanson S MELBOURNE J. L. HIG-CJS, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGNWRITER, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to their interest to consult J. L. HIGGS, »a ht does ihfi work himself, therefore there is ! no second profit to pay. His ability ia well known as iormetly signwriter to Mr J. Witeon, with whom he has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all classes of painting and house decoration s. artist's materials, and hMt eaigna in WALL PAPERS, in stock. TANCBEIT'sTBEET. Tttu ABIEL- CONFECTIONERY IrnHERB^ E*SMIS*C R3JM3] reception of Ladies are now completed* Fruib Salad, Ice Cream, Summer Drinks and all tha latest Fruits in season at tb i' Misses Paces' New Shop, lately occ ipitd by Coopbb 880S t East Street, next Oraighead & Barry /nan. i 199 LOOK UHIAP WINTER FIRIKG. i NEW MOUNT BOMEES COx\L. OUTPUT has Trebled daring the; la twelve months. IT IS USEjI) EVERYWHERE. This Coa! Is the Best and Cheapest Steam uid Household Coal in the market. Used In the Woollen Factory and Cant* oixry Flour Mills, | GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WHITE FOR PRICES TO a T. PARK, MOUNT SOM RS. TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. 1 I BEG to inform you that I have severed my connection with the Canterbury Mill, which was under my management for over Beven years, and have PURCHASED from Mr Edwio Thomas tha WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which is tha property of the Bank of New Zealand Assets Board, is still trading undqr the name of Rollitt 8c Co, so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to address all orders to THOMAS ROLLITI^ ! WAK&ftUI BOILER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBUJEtTON On and after October Ist, I shall be pirated Co supply you with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAN & SHARPS, at lowest current rates. FOR ODHE 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, whera Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholders j can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Bt*a, and Sharps in exchange. THOMASIiOLLiTT, WAKANDI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS* 9 265 ASHBURTON. fs3gs Sound the w vw ===== OF PURE CEYLON Oi? BLBMDED I^tleD KNOWN-Jam Jaw— Mason's Finest Jars, pints 4s 9d, quarts 5a 6cl, half-gallons 6a 9d per dozsn, Jelly Tumblers 2a 6i per dczen. Largest Stocks and Lowest Prices at Fletohee Bbos. MISS CARSON. fTIEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. _L For terms, etc., apply at Reeidouce, Corner of Wills and William Street* near Wakacui Road East.