THE ABHBDBTOS t &PABDTAN MOftDAY, MAEOH 5, 1900

I Printed and published by Henry Willis o I Peter Street, Auhburtxra, for the Propri ■ I tore, at their Printing Office, Burnett ■ Street, Ashbarton, ■ , MONDAY, Mftiob 5, 19QQ I



r"10N:K and see tbeprif rsat Mpb "Vlcobn's J <T*-eat Summer N»le. Dres: Viuxline fr-Tn 6d a yard Summpr Diw-^s Mi'inory, RiH ona. Flowprp, Lacee, J.ioki;^, Open, Und-rc!othing, Finaforer, Aprons, Stamped Needlework, etc , all reduced duriDg the ale. — -— i _j Y'U • lAidor 18 usHig i Hmistjf b. oa'.eo he knows a good article once tiled.—Houdai-Laiika t'eylon pncked Tea, ar Coooh's, Saondare' Buildings East Sheet WAR, WAR, WAB.""CoiuTn7«t Tie* *rd Ha? Binds at Nokthcote & Hfc'FFOßD's. '.r.-INEST New Ofttrm-nl. 25:b bags 2s 6rt JL Holler Fiom-, 200 b bags 13s; 100'J; .86d ; 50lbi 3a 101; <:5 bs 2*, and further reductions by ihe ton at Flltohbb Bbos. C»ah Supply Storeu j. wilsonT SIGN-WKIIEB. LARGE STOCK ov WALL PaPERP, WINDOW GLASS, MIXED PAINTS, PICTFRE MOULDINGS, ARTIST'S MATERIAL, &O. BUPNETT STREET, opposita Mail Office Telephone^6s B. W. EXNMEJ*. FOR SALE, PRIVATELY, /100 ACRES, near Methven; n*jet warm land, with six-roomed House, Stable, Woolshed and Yards; all in first'clas* j order. FOR SALE, PRIVATELY, AT ONCE. /"COMFORTABLE HOME, comprising 10| Acres of good land, five roomed Housr with outbuildings, stable, etc.; |aituated about half-mile from North Halt, gEftiy Terms. Apply F. W. HANMER. 51 WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large aapply of Bammer Boota and Sboes, suitable for the Holidays. They are all of the best brands and makers, and nevet equalled in Aehburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker in the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know best what to get. There fore the pnblio have no need to wondei where to go for reliable Boots and Sboes. Discount for cash as nsual. Repairs done at once. Best Sole Leather seed and work manship, at The Hall, East Street, Ash bar toe __________ MRS ALCORN hopos by Selling for a few weeki at-and in some caseß below Wholesale Prices to make more room. Several cases New Goods bought; at large discounts will be included, so that customeis may rely on getting genuine bargains at this Sale, CHEAP MONiSY OHRAP MONEY IN SUMS JF £100 ™ £10.000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At 4£ per cent. Terms of repayment of the moat liberal character, which can be ascertained on enquiry. TilOR FORMS OF~APPLICATIOS AND \? FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER. Christchureb. J. H. RICHARDSON, oov«rnmnnt Inmirameß OmmißHJoner. R. T. CLARK, GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Tanobed Street, Ashburton. SAMPLES of Wheab, Oits, Barley, Clovers, and other Seeds submitted to Buyers; highest prices obtained, I have been appointed Agent in Aahburton by the Government Poultry Expert re ship tneot of Poultry to the Home Market. This industry is going to ba a big one soon Poultry breeders should oall and get ful particular?, I am Agent for Messrs D and W Gtbbs' (of London) Sheep Dips. If you want your wool to bok well, shear well, and sell well, use <Silbl>w* &lioep X>ip 9 (Established in 1712) The cheapest, and most effective Dip in the market. A Client writeu to the Manager of the Otago Farmers' Cci-Op. Company as follows :— *' In response to your enquiries concerning the results produced by the use of Gibbs* Dip on may al.eep, which were very bad with ticks—Upon this following morning of the dipping I examined a number of the animals carefully, and could not find any live ticks. Tbe cheep in question were fully wooiied when dipped, and as you know were afterwards exhibited at the Manitoto A and ¥$ how, where they all secured prizsß in Mieir respective classes. I would have readily offered anyone £1 eaoh for every live tick they could 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) Edward Dow, Raofurly, Central Otago. I am Baying Agent for all classes of Merchandise in the British, American, and Continental Market. Indents a specialty Get your goods direct from the manufacturers »nd save money. A Few Articles V mi Should Use :— Use Gibbs' Sheep Dip Use Riohsnond and Co, London, Gae Stoves Use Heary Wells Oil Co. (London) Oils for machinery Use J Holliß and Sous' Bicycles, "The Hollis," easy terimi Uae S McCatisland (Belfast) Field and Garden Seeds ° Uae Murchisou'e Scrub Exterminator en g£~3|Ca:ifornian Thistles iJTUse Know es (Melbourne) Spray Pumps in the Orchard Use Kuowl s (Melbourne) Insecticides on American B ighi Use Preservatiß for pretarving Butter Use Petalunm (America 'a best) Incubators for raising Chicken; Use Kemp's f'hcfp Banding 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 noottog fj«9 'Norton's Egg Preservative to preserve Eggt Use Jkimpthorne'e Crushed Bones and Poultry Spice in the Poultry Yard Come to me for Flour, Bran. Pollard, Oats, Ohio* Wheat, ?w*iv<n> } Cb*& % 16



New Premises. New Premises. | SALE! SALE ! SALE! THE OJ^X> MUST GIVE PLACP TO THE IVJSW. " lOI 11"""" " ' i npHE BUILDERS being ready to commence operations to build OUR NEW PEEMISES, 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 will eventuate in clearing the lot. LLEOTEO-PLATED WARE.—-All Genuine Goods. BOHEMIAN GLASSWARE FENDERS & FIRE IRONS.—Splendid Value Also—-The Whole of our Stock of WALL PAPERS at present in the racks. To thoae who wish to decorate their homes, now is the time, W. H. COLLINS & CO., HARDWARE EMPORIUM, EAST STREfcT, ASH BURTON, Telephone—l 4 and 15. P.O. 80x—35. LAST 14 DAYS OF JJortheote and Hefford's SUMMER CLEARING SALE **TB WILL OFFER YOU FOR CASH DURING THIS PERIOD Towels, 6d each Cotton Shirting, 4|d per yard Galftteas (very superior) Q:\ per yard Pandoras (nice patterns), 6d per yaid 72in Sheeting (white and grey), Is per yard Flannelletteß (large choice), 2* lid, 3s lid, 4s lid dozen Flora! Art Muslin, 3d and 4d per yard Corsets (all sizes, 21 to 26), la lid and 2s lid each pair White Blankets (single), 8s 9d each Hearth Rugs (large & nice new designs), 8s 6d, 4s lid, 5s lid each FANCY DRESS MATERIAL, in specially selected job lines, 7^d, 9d, aad Is per yard Boys' Tweed and Serge Suits, 8? 1 Id (far this sale only) Men's Tweed Trousers, 4s lid (for thia sale only) Men's Mole Trousers, 2s 6d Men's Red Handkerchiefs, 8 for la Boys' Tweed School Caps, 3 f..r Is Men's Felt Hats, Is each 8 Dozen Men's Boater Straw Hats, 6d e^ch Ladies' Cooking Aprons (beat value in town), Is, Is 6d each NO RUBBISff. ALL NEW GOODS. Mast make room for New Winter Goods. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORI ".THE CORNER." M ELLO R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, T8 the Moils RELIABLE Hoase for GOODjAND CEEAP;BOO!DS. 0 aim it to give yog the best value for littlb monby. HONESTY is oui Polio We *i\! not Guarantee yon an article unless we know it will give you every*;B»tiß ao&ion, One TrtoUß all we ask—Oar Goods Sell themselves. ari«-i»»- j # MELLOR, B4NOKBD BIBBF ISHBU9X3H



A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. DON'T FORGET mO Call and See our Stocks of FANCY GOODS, suitable for PftESEN'IB, and those preparing for Friends should see us for BEDSTEADS BEDDING, AND ALL OTHER HOUSEEfOLD FUfiNISHINGB PSRAMBULATCmS,";^^^^^^^^* 1 PIANOS, Ii^PNOiSW SIWING MACHINES FANCY CHAIRS ' DRAWING ROOM y<^^^RraA DINING ROOM WICKER CHAIRS. FURNITURE, Etc. Carpets, Linoleums, Bugs, Mats, Etc. UST ARRIVED—A LARGEIASSORTMENT OF BAMBO VERANDA BLINDS I " ■■■ •X.—— T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, opposite Aboadb. OUK COMPLIMENTS TO LADIES RESIDING 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 TCTE 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 L&DIIS RESIDENT IN THE COUNTRY should participate in the benefits offered by this Great Sale ? Those Ladies who cannot spare the time to come to Town for this Sage fcale 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, 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 j 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 w ill be as careful in selecting the goods you ask for as if you were present in person atone 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 aud 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 cao'fc why then SHOP WITH US BY POST! We have Bundreds of Post Customers. Why shouldn't yon be one, too ? W. STRANGE & CO. CHRISTCHURCH. ■=•'• 'riill! I | II || "in mil iimU—H * IIMI!!!!!'IIIUBMIH MMKJWMMIJWMMIMMUJMMILIIMMLIMWUMIIIJ^^ LAST 14 DAYS OF' ANDREW ORE'S GREAT SALE OF High Glass Drapery, Clothing & Boots. TMMENSE SUCCESS OF THIS GREAT SALE. SHOP CROWDED DAILY. Lace Curtains from ... ... ... Is lid per pair Magnificent lot of New Prints*., ... ... 4|d per yard. ladles' Black Dress Goods very much reduced. Ladies' Jackets, formerly 30j, 40s, and 60s, now 12s 6dand 153. Ribbons, 1080 yards, at 4£d and 6d, less than half price. Ladies' Collars ... ... ... ... Id each. Ladies' Gloves from ... ... ... ... 3dperpair. Ladies' Corsets from la. Is 63, la lid, worth double, Ladles' Shoes (guaranteed) 5s 9J, worth 8s 6d. Ladies' Boots and Shoes of all kinds, genuine bargains. Blankets at greatly reduced prices. Fiannela at less than old prices, notwithstanding the rise in wool. Contingent Ties and Medals in great variety. Men's Salts, Colonial made .. . ... S2s 6d Suits to order from ... ... ... ... 60s and 7Qj Dressmaking in Full Swing, Satisfaction Guaranteed, AOENT FOR ORESCENT BIOYOLES. BEST MADE—£I7 10s. —-100,000 SOLD LAST YEAB ANDREW O R R .



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TpOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be macb for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Dwt. or 2 Owt, SACKS. Orders received by STRIEDJ^AINOJKK, BROH, Limited, OAVI3D THOMAS, OR THE IN.Z,, FARMERS 00-iIPJfiBATITB i» SWOCIATION OF OAI*TJBIfcO UK,Y, Limited,, CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIKY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secr-tary. NOT EVEN • . . A N 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, ENAMKLWARE, CROCKERY, BSUSHWARE, WINEB & SPIRITS, By purchasing the above Goods from us at the lowest Cash Prices our Friends will always find it PAY ! PAY ! PAY! !S A REAL BOON To Sufferers from LUMBAOQ, SCIATICA, CL4ND.i'.AR SWELLINGS, PILES, FISTULAS, &i Its soothing and healing powers are simply marvellous, and THERE IS MAGIC.'SN ITS TOUCH When applied to oiityfS, SCALDS, CUTS, POISONED WOUNDS, &fe ■%*Dwl»etured only at 78, New Oxfoid Streak London. Sold by all Chemists and MedlClQt WILLIAM PATCHING™ EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKEK. OIARMERS AND OTHERS WHO REQUIRE RELIABLE HAND-SEWN SADDLEBY & HARNESS Should remember that I have a competent staff of harness makers and saddlers in my employ, and that all work is done on the premises. FIT AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. HORSE COVERS*—AII horse covers supplied by me are made on the premieei, and their construction only the best materials are used, and all are haad-newn. A LARGE STOCK OF, Oilskins, Machine Belting, Rope, Tents, Etc ALWAYS IN STOCK. ———— i REPAIRS EXECUTED PROMPTLY & AT MODERATE CHARGES. n ■" ~ f —-~ PUfi TflfißA PNV ! THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO rnuiuuiinrni, operative association of f CANTERBURY, Ltd. HALMA '& CO. ( HAKVESTI9OO PHOTOOEAPHBES, C O B N SA C X S . Sauhdbbs 1 Bpildinos. A FULL SUPPLY KEPT IN STOREB, —— XTL Ashburton. WE ARE STILL doing thtee Enamelled | DE R TWIN B . B New besfe Canterbury Finx Twine jost Cabinets for 4s, six for 6s, and 12 for 10a. arrived. Shareholders are requested to book their requirements immediately, aa owing to PfT r»TOS the Brea'} wfcrotoy of Flax, this Twine will be rn.\j&\jo almost unprocurable later at oar present Of our BOYS in the ROUGH RIDERS Belling price. CONTINGENT from 2s a Copy. 01L9.-We have all kinds of Machine Oils in bulk, which we retail out at lowest All branches of Photography ab popular possible rates. P r Please call and inspect our Stock before * - ordering elsewhere STUDIO at Saunders' Buildings, THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF Note the Address, and do not be misled. CANTERBURY, Limited. XI 115 T. F. GIBSON, Manager Smoke New Venas {



XHE I &BISL CO . ¥ ,v*J • 10NBRY ■' jIHR K£e *EBHMENT ROOMS for tha reception of Ladies *re sow completed. Fruit Salad, 100 Cream, Summer Drinks, and all the latest Ftuita in seaaoo at the Misses Paces' New Shop, lately oocupiid by Coopjbh Bbcb, East Street, next Graigheati & Berryoian. ... 1 93 Established iovo. FOR CHRISTM,~PRESEHTS * tfD NEW yEAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESENTS ao to GEORGE JESSON, PEACT'Cit«w^Sf™ fiasb Street, Aahburton. THE OHIAPJKST~PL\OE IN JX)WN OB WATCHES, CLOCKS. AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION INVITED. .H. Ukdeiu,., ii OlrßMtt 1 H UNDBUL.L AfcD CO., TTtORNISHING UNDERTAKERS JO C7RNIBHING UNDERTAKBRB. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND.; Polahed Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths n Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, direct]* . behind Oddfellows' Hall; also oare A < Mr T. Andrew*, East Belt. S , J. L, HIGGS/ PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGNWRITER, Eio. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to their interest to consult J. L. HIGG3, >s ht does the work himself, therefore then U no second profit to pay, Hta ability is well known as formerly signwrlter to Mr J. Wilson, with whom he has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all classes of painting and house decorations. ARTIST'S MATF RIALS, and la « esigns in WALL PAPERS, in etock. TANOJREIT~STJREET. 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 in the property of the.Bank of New Zealand Asset* Board, is still trading under the name of Rollitb & Co., so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to addreis ail orders to THOMAS ROLLITI? WAKANUI I ROLLER FLOUR I MILLS, ASHBUJRTON || On and after October Ist, I shall be pleased to supply you with firet-claas ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL,BRAS ft SHARPS, at lowest current rates* FOR T-HE CONVENIENCE OP 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 ncn-Shareholden can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Bran, and Sharps in exchange. WOMASIOLUTT. WAKINOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 235 ASHBURTON. PEOPLE $§S& Sound the * JPE : PRAISES PORE CEYLON OH BLENDED The great success of Chamberlain's Colio Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in the treat, manb of bowel complaints has made id standard over the greater part of the civilised world. For sale by Ashburton Drag Go. MISS CARSON. rpEACHBR of Pianoforte and Organ. X For terms, etc., apply at) Residence, Corner of Wills and William Streets near Wakanui Road East.