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3HE ABHBURTON OTABBIAN : WEDNESDAY,* JANUARY 17, 1900.



'3 old Medal — PARIS. ? ASTHMA AND CATARRH llrsy-ITiiwei*, Oppressiou, IST ©«urn ii&x I fa, t'tc*,. Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. Recommended by the highest MeJiial | authorises. Tim poc»* ont S Fumi- I fgiiiar- Espt<« is tho most efficacies of a,i) remedies to combat the. riiae. ses of the respiratory organs. > oven f y yonrw of succobb. J. ESPIC, Paris. 20 rueSt-\ Lazare, Melbourne, Messrs W Bamsay Col line and Swanson Streets, Wholesale Agents. Sold by all Chemists and Druggists Require the signature on every ciga rette. E»ch V»ox of Cigarettes and pnwclri CO>t I):>'t)S II prn<jpi'c*-HS wifll fliroct i<->i-fi D R LAVILLE'S (S) LIQUOR Has a world-wide reputation as being the best specific. LITERATURE OM APPLICATION mi i F. COMAR & FftS, SO, Kua dcs Foss6a-St-Jaequ«3, PARIS and of ai-i- Chemists Immediate and sure recovery from all the diseases of the Stomach by the ELIXIR GRKZ More than Twenty Years of estate Hshed success Bffirm the really marvel lous properties of the Elixir fIIYZ, which taken at the end of every meal as a delicious liquor at the doee of n small glass, is unquestionably the best remedy to facilitate digestion. The Elixir Grez has been adopted in ail the ho-pit*ls, and is prescribed by the most eminent medical authori ties of the world, PARIS. Messrs Oollin & Go,, 49 rue de M^ubeuge. MELBOURNE Mr W. Ramsay, Collins k Swanson Sts rTrHK~GKKUIM3 DR GUILLIER X EMXIR Tonfc, GJairoaß, and An'i Bilious pared by Dr P*ul Gvje Fila, Chenv«t of the Ist Oiass. The only proprietor of that remedy yiue de Gi'pnflll?, S. 3> rmaln, Par in Dr (.-iuUHe'B I'lixir is one of the mosi feconomical tnoelicines, both as a Purg-i live and as a Depnr.itive, it is iho be&t remedy againat all bilious and glairlouf disnrde»s. F"r more than seventy five years Dr GuiUie'd Elixir h%s been employt-d with success against diseases of the liver, the eploen, the heart, rheumatism, gout, fevar, influer.zi, M in diseases, etc. Beware of imiiati^ns, »nd s- je tha 1 you get the Genuine Dr Gai'Ue's Elixir, which b^ars the signature of Paul G»ge, and mark that each bottle is accompanied Treatise on Glairs. Sold by Druggists, Pa^nt Medicine Dealers, and by AUSTRALIAN DRDG CO.. Sydney, H.S.W, M RS A <P /^LARinai, TBACJCKR CF PIANOKORTIS, ORGAN, and RINGING COX STREET. ASHBOUTON. Terms on Applicahion. CHEAP MONE^T " CHEAP MONiIY CHEAP MONET MN SUMS JF £100 ™ £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, Ab 4J per cent. Terni3 of repayment of the moßt liberal character, which can be ascertained on enquiry. T7IOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND •j (.FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Chriatchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commißsioner. MISS CARSON. npEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets near Wakanui Road East, 167 WANTbu rknown—That J. Moison has received a large supply of Bummer Boots and Shoes, suitable for the Holidays. They are all of the best brands and makers, and never j equalled in Ashburton. J.M. being the | oniy practical and experienced Bootmaker in the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know best what to get. There fore the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. Discount for cash as usual. Repairs done at once. Best Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, East Street, Aah burton. j. l. hiogs; PAINTER, PAPERHAEGER, SIGN WHIT KB, K'jo. BUPIfsF.SS PfiOPr,E n quiring Sign writing wduVl fi.:d it to their interest to c"!-.?uU ,1. !. H!GGS, as ht does tho w>rk Mms'ilf, therefore there is no second pr( fit to j ay. His »!>ility ia wpII Irnown as lormfily signwriter to Sir J. VVisin, wi;h whom he has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN .FREE For ail classes of f^aintin^ and house decorations. ARTIST'S MAT* RIALS, and latest) edgaa in WALL PAPifiRS, in stock. TANOJRBIT"6TJBEBT.



M E L L O It' S ZEALAND!A BOOTSTORJE THI LEADING BOOT SHOP, T8 the Moat EELIABLE House for GOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. 0 aim is t< give yoi the best value for little mosbt. HONESTY is oai Polio We wil not Guarantee you an article unless we-know it will give you every Satis action. Om Trlftl'is all we ask—Out Goode Sell themselvep. «-ii« n «n»-j a MELLOR, (DANO&KD BTRFET, aSRBURT3>



God hade the ' God made the Country, Man made [JF£ |f! J|jf COUNTRY Country, Man made THBTowK.""-Cowper the Town " —Cowper IS Pleasanter, as well ss Healthier, than Life in Town—but it comes more expensive, chiefly— THE REASON ") Because—Prices are fo much Higher in the f THK REASON WHY? ) Country than they auk in the Town. ( WHY ? This is just why so many Ladies Bhop with us, for by doing so they nob only nd MUCH f OUR PRICES ARE INFINITELY CHEAPER THAN \ MUCH | CHKAPER ! \ THOSE RULING IN THE COUNTRY, / CHEAPER But, also, that they get better quaiity and * much wider choice FOTS of Ladies resident in the Country visit Town but seldom, yet shop regularly .J with us— Shopping by Post ( _ ir _ . Fhopfimo by Post ■ OSTS NoTUiNG BDT 3 |-C y" Jp |) €2 HH f COSTS NOTHING BUT A STAM . / -* A ■*■ V' KJ ■*• ' A2d STAMP. AH that Ladies reeiding in placeß distant from Christchurcb, and who do not wont to incur the bother and ex, enee of a trip to town, need do is to write down rfquire ments as fully and plainly as posaiblo, enclose stamps, ooatal notes, or t\0.0., and forward at once to us. »t.r WorTl! | bl: IflMlob SUilO fifcbUVcU BY YM | our k W«.S Areas fni'hfulJy and zoalouely attended to as if the customer ama iv Ipereon to oar establishment and did her buying at the counter. ' to 7 rJSa I OUH ILLUSTRATKU MAGAZINE ] J/JE. OP RPRIJN'fS- AND (SUMLMLKCifft GOODH, Is now in course of preparation, and will he ready oa or about SEPTEMBER 21. Write tor one. It will bo sent post free, ou application, to any address in the Colony. in the meantime— our; special , . , |9* II I r ME IV X » - r __, % j just i of r just i fe} SPRING & SUMMER C9IDS |oP^ Including the Very Latest Novelties in MILLINERY, DRESS GOODS,' MANTLES, GLOVES, COSTUMES, HOSIERY,' DRESSES, SUNSHADES, MEN'S AND BOSS' CLOTHING, SERGES. WORSTEDS, $;j (for made-to-order Suits and Sin^'e have just been'oponed up, and we can assure you that Latest Novelties RftPrfflli l fifßP.fivfl Latest No v* t Newest Sttelks OptHjldll HldbllVO Newest Siy i Are this Season's Consignment ot New, Beautiful, and Useful Things, specially Shipped to us by our London House, (139-141 [Wool Exchange, B.O.) Oub~ Good abb . L^A DIES 1 OoR GooDS ARB Cheaper, Fresher, 1 ~ Cheaper, Fresher, and more Stylish J SHOULDWR FOR 1 and more Styush than those Obtain- ] BS than those Obtain able;|in thb|Coun- n»TTrnn-ni i^^EJSI 2°!^ TRY. V PATT fc R INi b l J TRY. W. STRANffIE & CO.. MEROJANTS, MANOFACTURERS, & FAMILY DRAPERS, CHRISTCHUROH. FOR BEST VALUE IN !S A REAL BOON To Sufferers from LUMBAGO, SGSATSGA, GL/\riO^Aß SWELUNGS, PILES, FISTULAS, &t. Its soothing and healing powes are simply marvei'<ju3, and 1V 1 S IT" J? <WS JT** I Sk Mfo fi^* If^ Ik 1 I Hr rer la iwi Jh. Lss i L-# *W ITS TOUCH When applied to er^S, SCALDS, GUTS, POISONED WOUNDS, fa ..cufactureci ouly at 78, New Oxlorfl Strse^ Lonafu. S-wld by all Chsmists and ModieUie Yen-ion. j



A MKRiiY CHRISTMAS j TO ALL. DON'T FORGET rpO Call and fee our fctocks of FANCY GOODS, suitable for PBESENTB, and those preparing for Friends should isee us for BEDSTEADS, BEDDING, AND ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLD FCftNISHINGS PIBAMBUL \TORS, PIANOS, WH^^^ißßf / SEWING MACHINES FANO7 OHURS Jfi^HßKfj DRAWING ROOM & WICKER OHAIRS. FURNITURE, Etc. Carpets, Linoleums, Rugs, Mats, Etc. i UST ARRIVED—A'LARGEJASSORTMENOJ OF BAMBO VERANDA BLINDS T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINET MAKERS, JUPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCREDJSTREET, (opposite Arcade. SANTA CLAUS AND FATHER CHRISTMAS AEE COMING AGAIN JHItJRBt^III HURRAH! H. M. JONES. ALARGEJand Well SelectedJSbock of Goods for all Departments, imported directf from leading London, American aDd Japanese houses, consisting of BOOKS, STATION KRY. TOYS, FANCY GOODS, LEATHER GOODS. Fancy China, Glass and Electro-plated Ware, Clocks, Vaßes, Nic-naca (suitable for CHRISTMAS and NKW YEAR Gifts. BIRTHDAY k WEDDING PRESENTS. BOOKS —Excellent Variety of prize, reward and presentation Books. Historical, Biographical, Scientific, Poefcioal, Travels, Novels, and various Bindings. Bibles, Hymns and Prayers, (various stylee) Church Praise, Wesley's Wymns. STAIIONEBY—PIan, FaDcy and Commercial Paper, Envelopes, Boxed Stationery, White and Tinted 6d ar.d Is, Specially put up for me by Marcus Ward md Co., of London /.I. values, Repolntc, — vellum. Linen and Bank papers ruled and plain. LEATHER GOODS—Purses from 6d to 20s. Wallets, Card and Letter Cases, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dressing Cases, Hand Bags, , Pencil Cases. Companion?! FANCY GOODS—Photo Frames. Screens, Workboxea. Inkstands, Vases, Ornameotc, Clocks, Albums, Easles, Baaoketp, Glove & Kerchief Sets, Cabinets, Trays, Flower Staudp, Spill Bouls Teapots 6d each, Vaeea. Ornament* too numerous to particularise. BASKET WARE—Open and Closed S^'in Lined, all sizes and piicea from 6d up, '10YS—A Great Variety of Wood, Tin and Rubber mechanical Toys, form Horse and Carts, Barrows, Go-carts, Tea Sets, Boats Watches Bft'le, Cubes, Blocks, Arks--, Puzzlrs, Musical Toy Rattles Steam Boats and Enginee, Magic Lanterns, Microscope, Prams and Tricyoles, and 1000 articles from Id up. F SEWING MACHINES~-The Anchor Machine, weU 6nished and up-to-date, good machine, haEd;and Tread'e from £410* to £9 10a. Makes a splendid present. nAISOHand ORGANS Fbom 1O« per month lowest Cash Prices. TRADINGISTAMPS GIVEN TO CASH PURCHASERS. H. M. JONES. A GREAT VICTORY. fTIHEj Crowda who patronised the " Corner" during Christmas Eve must have been X astonished at the numbers who were eagerly endeavouring to secure Borne of the tempting lines offered by ub during this Festive Season. They moßtly assured us that for Quality, Taste and Moderate Prices the goods offered to them were unequalled in Ash burton, and whilst thanking our 1007 customers on that day, and our friends, one and all, for their patronage, we feel we have secured A GREAT VICTORY n the Drapery Trade, for a firm position, and good defences thus established, are not likely to soon be captured by our opposing foroee. During the New Year we shall continue to do our utmost to maintain our REPUTATION FOR VALUE AND SELECTION. And backed up by our Friends both in town and country we shall, without doubt, hold our LEADING POSITION AGAINST ALLCOMERS. j WISHING! YOU ALL A Happy and Prosperous New Year, We are, Yours obediently, NORTHCOTE <fe HEFFORD "THE CORNEB," ASHBDRTON •BAST STBEET, ASHBUETON. THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS SHOULD LOOK UP HARDLEY BROS. AND SELECT A TANK, BATH AND SINKFand have their homes made complete with a first-class'spDulv of; HOT AND COLD WATER. " Estimates given for all kinds of Plumbing and Tinsmith work. A TRIAL solicited for Ironmongery, Tinware, and Brushware. Wholesale Manufacturers of SPOUTING, RIDGING, TANKS.f BATHS, PORTABLE BOILERS, Etc., Etc. HARDLEY BROTHERS



PRESENTS. PRESENTS. PRESENTS. BOHEMIAN 6LAS3 VASES, Uniqup, Artistic, Fashionable, Good and Cheap, TIIHE first of the kind imported in Aehburton, having been selected by X Mr ;Collinß |while|*inj|London. WATCHES. WATCHES. WATCHES. Fifty per cent|less than usual shop prices. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Keylfss Lincoln Watches Ladies' Pendant Watches Brooches ; the London Fashion Ladies' and Gentlemen's Lever Watches Ladies' Silver Fairy Watches Gold, Silver, and Leather Alberts (double and single) English Electro-plated Ware in profusion. Knives, Forks, Spoons, Pickles, Jams, Salts, etc. W. H. COLLINS & CO.'S HARDWARE BMPOEIUM, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Telephone-—H and 15. P.O. 80x—35. NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NT> ALL OUR FRUITS ARE WASHED A2VD CLEANED •X>« BY PATENT MACHINERY. Fineßfc New Currants „ ... Os 5d Finesb Dried Apple Os 9 Finest New Sultanas ..  Os 7d Finest Dried Peachea  Oa 10 Finest Selected Raisins .. .. Os 6*d Finest Dried Apricots .. *.\ Oa 10 Finest Mixed Peel Oa 8d Finest Preserved Ginger .. .. 0s 8i Finest New Figs 0s 8d Ship's Lime Juice .7 .. .. 1 8 Z Finest New Prunes Oa lOd Lemon Squash (quart bottle) .. la 0 Finest New Prunes (7:b tins) ... 5s 4d Pineapple, Lemon, Raspberry, and Finest Icing Sugar Os 6d Black Currant Syrup .. .. Is 0 Finest Cuts Loaf Sugar .. .. Os 3£d Mason's Herb Beer Extract .. Os 9 Finest Deßsic&ted Cocoanut ... Oi 7d Mason's Wine Essence .. Os 9 Van Bouten's Cocoa, per lb .. 3s 3d Ciearn of Tartar la 3 Jelly Powders, assorted 03 6d Carbonate of Soda .. .. .. Oa 3i SUGAR SUGAR. SUGAR, Now that the Jam Season has started, and you wish your Jam to keep well USE MILLAQUIN Al FINEST CANE SUGAR, 701b bag for Us. Every bag stamped " Finest Cane Sugar." JAM JARS. JAM JARS MASON'S IMPROVED SCREW TOP JAM JABS-The Cheapest and Best Jam Jars in the Market. ALSO—THE FAMOUS AMERICAN FRUIT JAR. Those desirous of Preserving Fruit in Syrup, vail find these Jars superior to any other in the market. The mouth of the Jar being made wide so as to enable the whole fruit to be placed in the Jar with ease, also being fitted with a strong spring lid, making it completely air tight. ' WINES AND SPIRITS. We have a large and well assorted stock of all lines, ASSORTED OASES PACKED FOR CHRISTMAS. English and Colonial Ales and Stout always in Stock. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON Telephone No 53 TO MY CLIENTS. T AM PREP A^R ED TO DISPOSE OF ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIBFIELD FREEZING WORKS, TO BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. Iz wouldjbe well to give me"particolars prior to sheep being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBUHTO2T



nniNWALD-" Tonal, fat's makin' Tou- JL gal aae blyth like." "It iss the Hee land tea o' the Mackenzie he is drinkin', to be surely!" Hondai-Lanka Tea, recom mended by Gudsell, Storekeeper. HOW IS IT the Alcorn's can sell ao cheap ? Easy, when you know that ' their rent is Icsb than one-third it would be in East Street, and that they do moat of the work themselves. If you want a nice Suit for yourself or your boys, or Boots o Shoes for wife or daughter, come to Kobbkt Alcorn's, Havalock Street, where you wil get them good as well as cheap. You can easily buy worse ; You can hardly buy ac good ; You cannot buy better. 1 rpHEREFORE sooie out the two top ! X Lines and plump for MoKenzie's Unblended Hondai-Hanka Teas—packed in Ceylon.



STUDY OUR Advertisement on " Christmas Parcels." — Northcote and Befbokd, She Corner. IF you want to purchase a unique and acceptable present see Mrs A&oorn's I finished and commenced needlework. Newest f styles ; also Christmas and New Year oards. Brooches, Dolls, Balls, Money-boxes, Par c«, and Toys generally. Brooches from 3d to '20e. FOB SALE, A CAPITAL Section In Havelock Street, adjoining the property of Mr E. Jeffs. The section is well fenced, has a saany aspect, and is a very desir able site for a dwelling. F. FERRIMAN.



I Established 1876. 1 rt . rTni . [FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND i NEW YEAR GIFTS, Also WEDDIKG PRESENTS, 60 TO i GEOBGE JESWN, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND j JEWELLER, Bast Street, Aehburtoc, THE CHEAPJfisf~PL&OE IN TOWN TOR WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION INVITED. T.H. Undbiu,., tEI 0K d 8IU) T H. UNDfULL AM) CO., FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS URNIBHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Pohshed Coffins a Spedalty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wrsaths n Stock. —, Private Address, Peter Btreet, dlreotly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also o»re «f Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 J. V. DE BEEK, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER TTAS just received the first consignment of his ! XMAS GOODS IN GOLD AND BILTBR, Consisting of WATOHES.aALBERTS, MUFFCHAINS, BROOCHES, BANGLES, STUDS, LINKS, PENDANTS, BELT CLASPS, And numeroaa novelties in the latest designs and at prices to suit the times. ]NSPECTION~INVITED. AH Goods Marked in Plain Figures A Farther Shipment of the Celebrated ROTHERHAM LEVER WATCHES JUST TO HAND. Also— THREE DOZEN HARVEST WATCHES AT 9/6. Best Value in Canterbury. REPAIRS AS USUAL—Prompt] Kest, Reasonable. ISIGHT TESTING A SPECIALTY. J. V.DE~BEER, ;(Late S. Salek) 7 ' EAST BTREET, ASHBURTON 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 is tin property of the Bank of New Zealand Assets Board, is still trading under the name of Rollitt ft Co., to to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to address all orders to THOMAS ROLLITT WAKANUI ROLLER -FLOUR MILLS, ABHBUBTON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleased to supply you with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL,BBAH ft SHARPS, at lowest current rates. FOR THE CONVEnTeNOE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, I have arranged to keep a supply of Flour, Bran, and Sharps at the Stores of the K.Z. Farmers' Association, West Street, where Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholders, can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Bran, and Sharps in exchange. THOMASIOLUTT, WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 265 ASHBURTON. wßajp Sound the Js\^ PRAiSES PURE GEYLON OR BLENDED METHVEN-Why is the British soldi* like Hondai-Lanka Tea? Beoaus the quality is quickly shown when in hob water! Hibbs Bros, sell it in packets and Ceylon packed boxes*