THE ASHBXJRTON GtJA&DIAN .• SATURDAY. MABCH 3, 1900

I Printed and published by Hbnby Willis o Ptter Street, Ashburton, for the Proprf< tora, at their Printing Office, Bumttt Stro«t>, Ashburton, i SATURDAY, M»rob3, 1900



COMB and see the prices at Mrs Alcorn's Great Summer Dre«.i Vluelina from 6d a yard. Summer Dresses, Miiinery, Ribbons, Flcwerp, Laces, Jnckotß, Capes, Und< rclothiug, Pinafore*, /-prons, Stamped Needlework, etc., all reduced during tho a'e YOU.X Doctor h u.')ir:g h 1 imnelt brcaapß he knowM a good article once tried. — Hondai-Lanka s'oyion rucked Tea, at Ooooh's, Saurdais' Buildings East Street "¥T7AR, WAR, WAR. Contingent Ties V* »nd Ha* Bando at NoRTHCOiK & Hj-fford's. 'ipINEST New Oatmeal, 25'b ba^s 2s 6i SJ Roller Flour, 200 b b*g«. 13e ; IOOUi ?» 6d ; 50tba 3s lOd ; *s'ba 2«, ai<d further reductions by the too at. Fletcher Bbos. Cash Supply Stores SIGN-WtiHEJi. LARGE STOCK OF WALL PAPERS, WINDOW GLASS, MIXED PAINTS, PICTFREfMOULDINGS, ARTIST'S MATERIAL, &o. BURNETT STREET, opposite Mail Office Telephone, 65 E. W. HIiNMEJ*. FOR SALE, PRIVATELY, AS) SI ACRES, near Methven; «wjeb warm land, with six-roomed House, Stable, Woolehed and Yards; all is first-olasß order. FOR SALE, PRIVATELY, AT ONOB. /COMFORTABLE HOME, comprising Kj * 10J Acres of good land, five roomed House with outbuildings, stable, etc.; laituated •bout half-mile from North Belt. JEasy Terms. Apply R W. HANMER. 2 51 WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received & large supply of Summer Bjolb and Shoes, suitable for the Holidays. They are all of the beat brands and makers, and nevei equalled in Ashburton. 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- j fora the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. Discount for cash as usual. Repairs done at once. Beat Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, Kaet Street, Ash barton- _ MRS ALCORN hopes by SelliDg for a few weeks at— and in some cases below Wholesale Prices to make more room Several cases New Oooda bought at iarge die-count a will be included, so that customer may roly on getting genuine bargains at this Sale. CHEAP MON&Y CHEAP MONET IN SUMS JF £100 ™ £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND •SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At 4£ per cent. Terms of repayment of the moßt liberal character, which can be ascertained on enquiry. T7IOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND V FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Chrietchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, urovernmeot Insurance Commissioner. E. T. CLARK, GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Tancreb Street, Ashburton, SAMPLES of Wheat, Oats, Barley, Clovers, and other Seeds submitted to Buyers; highest prices obtained. I have been appointed Agent in Ashburfcou by the Government Poultry Expert re ship ment of Poultry to the Home Market. This industry is going to be a big one eooc Poultry breeders should call and get ful particulars. I »m Agent for Messrs D and W Gibbß' (of London) Sheep Dips. If you want your wool to taok well, shear well, and sell well, use Gibbw' Sheep X>ip s (Established in m 2) The cheapest and most effective Dip in the market. A Client writes to the Manager of the Otago Farmers' Co-Op. Company »s follows:—"In response to your enquiries concerning the results produced by the use of Gibbs' Dip on tny sheep, which were very bad with ticks—Upon the following morning of the dipping I examined a number of the animals carefully, and could not find any live ticks. The sheep in question were fully woolled wben dipped, and as you know were afterwards exhibited at the Manitoto A and PS how, where they all secured prizes in iheir respective classes. I would have readily offered anyone £1 each 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, Ranfurly, Central Ot&go. I am Buying Agent for all classes of Merchandise in the British, American, and Continental Market. Indents % specialty Get your goods direct from the manufacturers »nd save money, A Few Articles You Should Use :— Use Gibbs' Sheep Dip Use Richmond and Co, London, Gas Stoves Use Henry Weils Oil Co. (London) Oils for machinery Use J Hollia and Sonu' Bicycles, "The Hollis," easy terma Use 8 McCausland (Balfasi) Field and Garden Seeds Use Murchisou's Scrub Exterminator on Californian Thistles Use Knowiea (Melbourne) Bpr&y Pumps in the Orchard Use Knowl s (Melbourne) Insecticides on American Biights Uee Preservatig for preserving Butter Use Petaluma (America's best) Incubfttorß for raising Chickens Use Kemp's Shnep Brandiug Liquid to brand your sheep Use Jadoo Fibre to grow Pot Plants Use Clark's Calf Feeders to rear Calves U«e Normal Powder Company's Cartridges when out, sooting Hie Norton's Egg Preservative to preserve Eggi Use Kempthorne'a Crushed Bosaes and Poultry Spica in the Poultry Yard dome to me fat Flour, Bran. Pollard, Oats, Obiok Wheat, Potatoes, Chaff, Si 16



i New Premises. New Premises. SALE! SALK! SALE! THE OJLI3 MUST GIVE PLAOP'TO THE ISKW. r¥IHE 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 Morth we will give euch rebate to our Customers that will eventnate in clearing the lot. ELECTBO-PLATED WARE.—AII Genuine Goods, BOHEMIAN GLASSWARE FENDERS & FIRE IRONS.-Splendid Value Also—The Whole of our Stock of WALL PAPERS at present in the racks. To thoS3 who wish to decorate their homes, now is the time. W. EL COLLINS & CO., HARD WAR E EMPO HI UM, EAST-STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone—l 4 aud 15. P.O. 80x—35. i IM»»UMItBf'^W>. lL«-««<WM»W-»———H—«—»———M' !■——■l'—ll—l— 'I 1111— ■ I Willl Hill '■ I I n»■ » I I LAST 14 DAIS | OF I Nothcote and Melod's SUMMER CLEARING SALE 4*TE WILL OFFER YOU FOR CASH DURING THIS PERIOD Towels, 6d each Cotton Shirting, 4-id per yard Galateas (very superior) 6 i per yard Pandoras (nice patterns), 6d per ya>d 72in Sheeting (white and grt->y), Is per yard Flannellettfs (large choice), 2s lid, 3=i 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 f singh), 8s 9d e»ch Hearth Rugs (Urge & nice new designs), 3s 6:1, 4s i ld, 5a lid each FANCY DRESS MATERIAL, in specially selected job liner, 7|d, 9d, aifld Is per yard .Boys' Tweed and Serge 8< lid (far thia sale only) Men's Tweed Trousers, 4s lid (for this sale only) Men's Mole Trousers, 2s 6d Men's Red Handkerchiefs, 3 for Is I Boys' Tweed School Caps, 3 for Is Men's Felt Hats, Is each 8 Dozen Men's Boater Straw ITate, 6d each Ladies' Oooking Aprons (beat value in tow n), Is, Is 6d each NO RUBBISH. ALL NEW GOODS. Must make room for New Winter Goods, NORTHCOTE & HEFFOIII , ".THE COENBB." MELL O R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE | THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TB the Most RELIABLE Houee for GOODjAND CEEAP^BOOTS. 0 aim is to give yoa the BKBT value for little money. HONESTY in om Polic We mV not Qnariintee yoa an article nnleaa we know ib will give you every^Safcia aobion. One Trtal.ia »H we ask—Our Goods Sell themselves. «■*•»»»*»»— j. MELLOE, BJANORSD BTFKF ASHBUBTOJ*



A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. . DON'T FORGET mO Call acd See our Stocks of FANCY GOODS, suitable for PRESENTS, and those preparing for Friends should see us for! BEDSTEADS, BEDDING, AND ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS PERAMBULATORS, —^JT* PIANOS, HC^^niliS/ ■ SEWING MACHINES FANOY CHAIRS *9HipaSg^ ' DRAWING ROOM DINING ROOM WICKER CHAIRS. fcSPNESpiy FURNITURE, Etc. ; Carpets, Linoleums, Rugs, Mats, Etc. UST 4RBIVED—A LARGEjASSORTMENT OP BAMBO VERANDA BLINDS T. H. UN DRILL & CO.. CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Arcade. OUK COMPLIMENTS TO LADIES RESIDING IN THE COUNTBY, And we beg to remind them that our GREAT ANNUAL SALE | OF ENTIRE EXISTING SWOKS (including Balance of our Lovely Summer Goods) IS NOW ON! NOW ON  ,_ JL , ,, uiim'Tf * ■uuiW"""ii- iimiiMiiu \X7"® 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 LADIES RESIDENT IN THE COUNTRY Bhould participate in the benefits offered by this Great Sale ? Tho&e 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 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 , Poßtal note or Postage Stamps will do) and Post to u^ 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 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 and attractively pre pared, it will be sure to please you. May be had poet-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 of Post Customers. Why shouldn't you be onß, too ? W. STBANGE. & CO. CHRIS TCHUROH. --* Tmm~rrTHTT-niiTnm —r~n»mr n i mian mim■ ■—«»» iiimiih mm yinr 'n-"— 1——™™—'''^^ LAST 14 DAYS OF AOKEW ORR'S GREAT SALE OF High Class Drapery, Clothing & Boots, TMMENSE SUCCESS OF THIS GREAT SALS. SHOP CROWDED DAILY. Lace Curtains from ... ... ... Is lid per pair Magnificent lot of New Prints... ... ... 4|d per yard. Ladies' Black Dre&s Goods very nouch reduced. Ladies' Jackets, formerly 30-i, 40a, and 50s, now 12s 6dand 15s. Ribbons, 1080 yards, at 4§d and 6<3, less than half price. Ladies' dollars ... ... ... < Id each. Ladies' Gloves from ... ... ... ... 3d per pair. Ladies' Corsets from Is, Is 6:5, la lid, worth double. Ladies' Shoes (guaranteed) 5s 9i, worth 8s 6d. Ladies' Boots and Shoes of all kinds, genuine bargains, Blankets at greatly reduced prices. Flannels at less than old prices, notwithstanding the rise in wool. Contingent Ties and Medals in great variety. Men's Saits, Colonial made ... ... ... 22a 6d Suits to order from ... ... ... ... 60a and 70 4 Dressmaking in Full Swing, Satisfaction Guaranteed. AGENT FOR CRESCENT BICYCLES. BEST MA.DE—SI? 10s. — 100,000 SOLD LAST YEAR ANDREW ORR.



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST XpOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANUEE can be mad 3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Ovet, or 2 Owt. SACKS. Orders received hr fntilKiOl^AiVOJLUl* BEtOH., Limited., DAVID THOMAS, OR THE N.Z., FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE ! A BSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, X*in&ite<l., j CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary. ■.ilim.lLllllJ ' ! NOT EVEN ... AN ABSENT-MINDED BEGGAR • • . FORGETS THAT SHEARMAN BROS.' SPECIALTY IS Pure Ceylon Teas, Or that they keep tbe 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, ENAMttLWARJS, CROCKERY, BSUSHWARE, • WINES & SPIRITS. By purchasing the above Goods £rom||u3 at the lowest O»8h Prices our Friends will always find ib PAY! PAY! PAY! SS A REAL BOON To Sufferers from LUMBAGO, SCIATICA, CL/\nD,"AR SWELLINGS, PILES, FISTULAS, &l Its soothing and healing powers are simply marvuilous, and THERE IS MAGIC IN ITS TOUCH When applied to oußflS, SCALDS, GUTS, POISONED WOUNDS, <H>. »»*aufactttred only at 78, New Oxford Stresfc., London. Sold by all Chemists and Medicine fea-tok WILLIAM PATCHING^ EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER. CIARMEBS AND OTHERS WHO REQUIRE RELIABLE HAND-SEWN SADDLEEY & HARNESS Should remember that I have a competent staff of harness makers and saddlers ia my employ, and that all work is done on the premises. FIT AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. HORSE COVERS*—-All horse covers supplied by me are made on the premise!, and their construction only the best materials are used, and all are hand-rown. A LARGE STOCK OF,, Oilskins, Machine Belting, Rope, Tents. Etc ALWAYS IN STOCK. REPAIRS EXECUTED PROMPTLY & AT MODERATE CHARGES.



I 1 THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO j OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF I CANTERBURY, to, HARVEST 1900 COENSACKS. A FULL BUPPLY KEPT IN BTOREB, Aebburton. BINDER TWINE. New beat Canterbury Flwc Twine ja«t arrived. Shareholders are requested to book their requirement* immediately, as owing to the great scarcity of Flax, this Twine will be almost unprocurable later at oar present selling price. OILS.—We hare all kinds of Machine Oils in bulk, whioh we r«tail out at lowest poesible rates. - Please call and inspect our Stock before ordering elsewhece THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO-1 OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limitbd. II 115 T. F, GIBBON, Min»gtr



PHOTOGRAPHY. HALMA~ r& 00. PHOTOGRAPHERS, Saunders' Buildings. TYTE ARE STILL doing th<ee Enamelled j Cabinefcs for 4s, six for 6s, and 12 for 10s. PHOTOS Of our BOYS in the ROUGH RIDERS CONTINGENT from 2s a Copy. All branches of Photography at popular prioea. STUDIO at Sauaders' Buildings. Note the Addreas, and do not be misled, I Smoke New Venn*



THE A< 1.4 L. OuJSP'.-iO^CiNERY npHE RE* 4EBHMENT ROOMS for the reception of Ladies are now completed. I Fruit Salad, lea Cream, Summer Drinks, and all the latest Fruits in ftjasoD »ti ti« Misses Paces' New Shop, lately occupitd by Ooofbb Bbos, East Street, next Craighead & Berryman. *________ 1 98 Established' iovo. FOR OHRISTM "PRESENTS > tfD NEW STEar GIPTBt Also WEDDING PEBSBNiS ao io ** GEORQE JESWN, East Street, Ashburtoo. THE OHEAPEST~L4OI IN JX)WN ■■' . 'OR :.;■. ' WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION* INVITED. •H. Unwulh., fB . TOOSIIi|i 1 H. UNDBIIiL AISJO CO., T7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS Jj URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. (DANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND."; * Poushed Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths n Stook. -_«_ Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also oare •( Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 j7l7higgs~ PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGNWRITER, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE rfqnirfmj Sign writing would fiad it to their interest to consult J. L. HIGGS. as ht does the work himself, therefore there is no second profit to pay. His ability is well known »s tormerly signwrlter to Mr J. Wilson, with whom he haa severed ail connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all classes of painting and house decorations. artist's materials, an d ia s esigns in WALL PAPERS, in stock. TANCBED~~*STBEET. I . . . 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 Mil!, 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 ia tht 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 addreas all orders to THOMAS ROLLITT WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBUHTON On and after October Ist, I shall'be pleassd to supply you with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAN ft SHARPS, at lowest current rates* FOR 3)HE CONVENIENCE OF FARMERS DOING. GRISTING, I have arranged to keep a supply of Flow Bran, and Sharps at the Stores of theN.Z, Farmers', Association, West Street, when Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholdsrs can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Bras, and Sharps in exchange. fHOMASIOLUTT, WAKANOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 265 ASHBURTON. £lgsXt Sound the iF%^ P'RAtSES PURE CEYLON OK BLENDED TEAS. WANTED KNOWN. — Thab anything you want in Drapery or Clothing can be boughe very cheap at Mitchell and Tubneb's removing Sale. Remnants of all kinds and Nibbles in every Department) Call early. Lots of lines already cleared. First come first served. The great, enrcess of Chamberlain's Oolio | Cholera and Diarrhooa Remedy in th» treat, mant of bowel complaints has made it standard over the greater part of the of viliiti world. For sale by Ashburton Drue Co.