THE aeHBUMJG!* GOABDUN t WEDNESDa^ FFBBtUBY 2% 1900

Printed and published by Hbnky Willis of Peter Street, Ashharton, for the Pro{,ri«> tors, &t> their Printing Office, Butnet Street, Ashburton, t WEDNESDAY, Febrawy 21, 190Q



bei:fa et~ an d fairfield FREEZING WORKS MANURES, A"RT? TPTi tf "Pf^^nr |?OR- TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be road 3 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 b/ ' B*Jet I U&X>X*AJNX>*SEt JBBIOH., JLlmite^.» DAVID THOMAS, OR xhk w.st. farmers co-hperatiyb A «SsO«JIA'JCJLOTV OJF 1 CJAJMTTiaKB CJR.Y, Limited., GANTEBBURY FROZEN MJSAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT |tX)MPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Seor»t»ry. tm Zealand tosonose Coropanv. ISTABLIShFd°'"~I _ iS}i9 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THE PBEMIEB AHD~WSALTHIIST 001-ONU*- COMPANY. NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND MB BEAUTY PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES—^4OO,OOO. FIRM AND "WaRINB RISKS ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, IHRBSmNO MACHINES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRRNT'EaTKS E W. HANMER ABENT, NOT EVEN • • • AN ABSENT-MINDED BEGGAR • ■ . FORGETS THAT SHEARMAN BROS.' SPECIALTY IS Pure Ceylon Tens, ■ Or that they keep the largest SUPPLIES in all kinds and qualities GOING*! SOXTTH of the line. But they Lave other LITTLE THINGS BEHIND THEM, feUOH AS GfcOOEBIES. IRONMONGERY, LAS3WABE, ENAMbSLWARB, GROCEBBY, B.SUSHWAKB, WINEB & tPIRITS By purchasing the above Goods from us at the lowest Oash Prices* our Friends will always find ifc PAY! PAY! PAY ! — 25,000 ORION COOKING UHlUll RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLON* p^l^jl] ill THEY BUEN LIGKI'fE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 2ft NO SETTING~REQUIKED. With Stove Pipe can bo worked oat n the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cwt Iron or Cop er Boilers, The Copper BoiJera are Urga an iTi eai I REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made io all sizes, single or doable ovens. High or low pressure boilers Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, . H. E. SIIACKLOCK, LTD., SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, Fbinoks Street, DUNEDIN.



THE : A MEL GOKFEC JONBRY. I ! HpHE REFRESHMENT ROOMS for the reception of Ladies are now completed. Fruit Salad, Ice Cream, Summer Drinks, and all the latest Fruits in season at the Misses Pages' j New Shop, lately occupied by Coopbb Eros, , East Street, next Craighead & Berrymart. I Li 9 i LLtWELLYN OWEN. M*O.B.M. CERTIFICATED TEAOHER. LOCAL Repreßoutative of the London College of Music, and of the Musical ; International College, ' PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DO iJNE, SiNGINO. HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT. The new term will commence January 22nd. Intending pupils kindly communicate tarlv. TTTE ARE ALREADY PREPARING TO MEET FASHION'S DEMANDS FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1900 And we take this opportunity of THANKING OUR MANY CLIENTS FOR THE VERY LIBEEAL SUPPORT ACCORDED US DURING OUR SALE SEASON, NOW CLOSED. J. Ballantyne & Go., OASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd, HARVEST 1900 CO UN SACK S. A FULL SUPPLY KK.PT IN STORES, Ashburton. BIND Elt TWI NE . New best Canterbury F!*x Twine just arrived. Shareholders are requested to book t >dr requirements immediately, as owing to the great scarcity of Flax, this Twine will be Kliuost unprocurable later at our present selling pric\ O'L V. —We have all kinds of Machine Oils in bulk, which wo retail out at lowest possible ra'es. Please oail and inspect our Stock before ordering eleewhere THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCfATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited. 11 115 T. F. GIBSON, Manager \\ r ANTED KNOWN—I hat oure in a \ t Rbal Livb Sale, beoause we make a Rubjtantiul reduction off nearly every article in our stock. Ladies Jackets and Macintoshes are the specialty this week, and are marked at prices that would aston h the makers.—Mitchell <!fe Turner REMOVAL NOTICE R. J. GUY. SADDLER, WISHES to notify to to his Cußtomere that he has REMOVED back to his new Premises on the old site, Burnett Street. Large Stock of SADDLERY, HARNESS, WHIPS, &c., on hand. Inspection invited, All orders left with me will ba promp'lj executed. 2 9£ 1^ EATING'S POWDER X ■■^EATING'S POWDER, X •"^EATING'S POWDER, POWDER.j *^ EATING'S POWDFR, *V EATING'S POWDER, rmjGS FLEAS, KILLS - MOTHS, BEETLES, I.MOSQUITOES.I HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS t is unrivalled in destroying Fleas, Buea Cockroaches, Beetles, Moths in Furs and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in the dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs The Public are Cautioned that packages of|the genuine powder bear the autograph of Thomas Keating] Sold in Tins only keating's worm tablets keating's worm Tablets kkating's worm tablets keating's worm tablets keating's worm tablets a purely vegetable sweetmeat) both in appearance and taste, furnishing a, most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in Tins by all druggists. Proprietor: Thomas Keatino, London FOR PRIVATE SALE. A SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSE, with Scullery and Wash-house, | aore, in Tancred Street Eaab, close to Masonic Hall. Fall particulars from FBJEDLANDER BROS,, Ltd.



New Premises. New Premises. SALE! SALIC! SALE! THE OJL.JD MUST GIVE PLACF- TO THE NEW. np HE BUILDERS being [ready to commence operations to build OUR NEW PREMISES, we have decided to clear several LINES of GOODS in lieu of removing them. For one Mouth we will give such rebate to our Customers that will eventuate in clearing the lot. ELECTBO-PLATED WAKE.—AII Genuine Goods. BOHEMIAN GLASSWARE FENDERS & EiBE IKONS.—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 EMPOBIUM, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Telephone—l 4 and Tlo. P.O. 80x—35. 'i in in" n h»» in mii 11 iiiih.w——j>—Jim—ill—_wi_i_ ———————~—»_„„.■—--.—-j.——-—— LAST 14 DAYS Of Northcote and Hefford's SUM M E R CLEARING SALE *a/ E WILL OFFER YOU FOR OASH DURING THIS PERIOD Towels, 6d each Cotton Shirting, 4Jd per yard Oalateas (very superior) 6d per yard * Pandoras (nice patterns), 6d per yard 72in Sheeting (white and grey), la per yard Flannellettea (large choice), 2s lid, 3a lid, 4s lid dozen Floral Art Muslin, 3d and 4d per yard Corsets (all sizes, 21 to 26), Is lid and 2s lid each pair White Blankets fsingle), 8s 9d ench Hearth Ruga (large & nice new design*), 3s 6d, 4s ild, 5a lid each FANCY DRESS MATERIAL, in specially selected job lines, 7£d, 9d, and Is per yard Boys' Tweed and Serge Suits, 8) lid (fer this sale only) Men's Tweed Trousers, 4s lid (for this sale only) Men's Mole Trousers, 2a 6d Men's Red Handkerchiefs, 3 for Is Boys' Tweed School Gaps, 3 for Is Men's Felt Hats, Is each 3 Dozen Men's Boater Straw Hats, 6d each Ladieß* Cooking Aprons (best value in town), Is, Is 6d each NO RUBBISH. ALL NEW GOODS, Must make room for New 'Winter Goods, NORTHCOTE A HEFFOIiI "THE COENEE." MRLLO R'B ~~ ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TS the Most RELIABLE House lor GOODJAND CBEAPiBOOTS, 0 aim is to give you the best value for littm money. HONESTY ia om Polic Wo wil' not Guarantee you an article unless we know it) will give you every'.Satia action. One Trlaljß all we ask—Our Goods Sell themselves. •"■""— J. MELLOR, ODANORBD BTKBF «SHBUBT3ai»



A MERRY CHRISTMAS .•T O A.L L . DON'T FORGET rjlO Call and Pee our Stocks of FANCY GOOD 3, suitable for PEES.IINIS, and those preparing for Friends should see us for BEDSTEAD^ BEDDING, AND ALL OTHEB HOUSEHOLD FUBNISHINGS PERAMBULATORS, im m^ PIANOS, Wif^^'lSW / DEWING MACHINES iArsUY OHAIRb' *SS3jgjOQW DRAWING ROOM >^^^Rto^ dining room WIOKER OH AIRS. FURNITURES, Eto. Carpets. Linoleums, Rugs, Mats, Etc. UST ARRIVED—A LARGE,AS«ORTMENT OF BAMBO VERANDA BLINDB T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS TANCRED STREET, opposite Aecadb. ■ iri nr 'ttitm—n—nil—■■mi I—l ■■mimnm ii—mhiii hi■■■■muium ——»c——. 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 TITE 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 thafc LADIES RESIDENT IN THE COUNTRY should participate in the benefits offered by this Great Sale ? Tho&e Ladies who cancot spare the time to come to Town for this Huge Jbale are invited to SHOP WITH US BY POST! Which is the easiest thiug 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 no'e or Postage Stamps will do) and Post to v* as soon aa 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 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 and attractively pre pared, it will be sure to please you. May be had post-free on application. NMmM»*3jr! v »■■■■ 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 of Post Customers. Why shouldn't you be one, too ? W. STRANGE & CO.. OHRISTCHUEOH. •^mmmtmmm^mmmm m ■ in. —■— ., „ ■■—■—m , »»« 3 . MB r.w aaßa » H. M. JONES. BTATIOIS X it V STATION JBJKY, ACCOUNT BOOKS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY GOODS New Shipment now opeDing',[up from |London F ouses. A LARGE and Well Selecfced.Stoek of Goods for all Departments, importedjdireofc^from leading London, American and Japanese houses, consisting of BOOKS. STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, LEATHER GOODS. Fancy China, Glass and Eleotrq.plated Ware, Clocks, Vases, Nic-nacs (suitable for CHRISIMAS and NEW YE4B Gifts. BIRTHDAY fe WEDDING PRESENTS. BOOKS—Excellent Variety of prize, reward and presentation Books. Historical, Biographical, Scientific, Poetical, Travels," Novels, and various Bindings, Bibles, Hymns and Prayers, (various styles) Church Praise, Wesley's Hymns. STATIONERY—PIain, Fancy and Commercial Paper, Envelopes, Boxed Stationery, White and Tinted 6d and Is, Specially put up for me by Marcus Ward md Co,, of London A.I. values. Repolnic, vellum, Linen and Bank papers ruled and plain. LEATHER GOODS—Purses from 6d to 20s. Wallets, Card and Letter Cases L^diee' and Gentlemen's Dressing Cases, Hand Bags, ————, Pencil Cases. Companions! FANCY GOODS—Photo Frames, Screens, Workboxes, Inkstands, Vases, Ornaments, Clocks, Albums, Easles, Baaekefcs, Glove & Kerchief Sets, Cabinets, Trays, Flower Stands, Spill Bouls Teapots 6d each, Vases. Ornaments too numerous to particularise. BASKET WARE—Open and Closed Sitin Lined, all sizes and piices from 6d up, TOYS—A Great Variety of Wood, Tin and Rubber mechanical Toys, form Horse and Carts, Barrows, Go-carts, Tea Sets, Boats Watches Balls, Cubes, Blocks, Arks, Puzz!ee s Skittles, Musical Toy Rattles Steam Boats and Engines, Magic Lanterns, Microscope, Prams and Tricycles, and 1000 articles from Id up. SEWING MACHINES—The Anchor Machine, well finished and up-to-date, good machine, haad and Treadle from £410s to £9 10s. Makes a splendid present. PIAKOB and ORGANS From lOs [per month Lowest Cash Prices. TRADING STAMPS GIVEN TO CASH PURCHASERS. H. M. JONES.



M*B OABJSQN. rnEACHER of Pianoforte and Orga JL For terms, etc., apply at) Residents i Oorner of Will* and William Streets ne& 1 Wakanui Boad East. t WANTED FKOWN.-To b hed o ol n..™ 6d Bix 42s La*ieß' B!»ck Jackets •ctJl™ bP loikK a for 296 d» La<3'«9' Merino S? s Da,!T 5s 6d > Koi^«d Wool.'Combina JTJI} 1?' ls 6d Cooking Aprons for 2Ba6dMolnto«heaforl2e6d, Ladies' 2s 6d ha orsnowis. AH sorts of underclothing, ! cmidrem apinufores, coats and hats at clear ing S^T* IXCHEU< & TuRNEB>s remov Stfcablished 1876. FOR CHRISTM~PRKSEKTS AND NEW YEAR GIFTS, Aimo WEDDING PRESENTS, GO TO GEORGE JESSON, East Street, Aahbarton. THE CHEAPEST"PLAOE IN JDOWN OK WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION INVITED. 1 H. UNDBIiiL AND CO., FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS URNIBHING UNDERTAKERS. lANORED STREET, ASHBURTON BVERY REQUISITE ON HAND.; Pouched Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath! njStock. —«. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; alao care •> Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. * j. l. higos; PAINTER, PAPERHAMGER, SIGNWRITBR, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE rfquiring Sign writing would find it to their infceresb to consult J. L. HIGGS, as ht does the work himself, therefore there ie no second profit to pay. Hie ability ia 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 honse decorations. ARTIST'S MATERIALS, and la a e^igns in WALL PAPERS, in stock. TANOBEIT"sTfiBBT. 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 it 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 ROLLITi ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, AFHBUETON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleased to supply you with firab-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAN & SHARPS, at lowest .current rates. FOR THE CONVENIENCE OW FARMERS DOING GRISTING, I have arranged to keep a supply of Flour Bran, and Sharps at the Stores of the N. 2£ Farmers' Association, West Street, wherj Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholderij can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Bran, and Sharps in exchange. THOMAfMUTT. WAK4NOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 285 -ASHBURTON. is^Sfo Sound the OF PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED aTnTED KNOWN. — That anything you want in Drapery or Clothing oan be bo ugh 6 very cheap at MiTCHtLL and Turner's removing Sale. Remnants of all kinds and Nibbles in every Department. Call early. Lots of lines already cleared. First come first served. f^lNE^lJew"Oatmeal, 251b bags & 6d V Roller Flour, 200 ib bags 15s ; 1001b 7<j 6d ; 501bs 3s lOd ; 251bfl 2a, and farther reductions by the ton at Fletcher Bbos«, Cash Supply Stores,