THE ASHbUBTOH GtJABBIAW; WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 1900

Printed and published byfifom™ W_u» Peter Street, Ashburton, for tha Pro* prietors, at their Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashburton. ' IIWEDNESDAY, June 87, 19QQ



WANTED KNGWN-Removal of tho old esti Wished fi-m of Mitchell & Turner, from old premises in Tancred Street to New Shop in Burnett Street FOB SALE, ~ "I THE unexpired portion of Appropriation, being about £170 repayable by monthly instalments without interest, in the Indus trial Building Society, and two shares. Apply to T. BULLOCK* FOR SALE ~~ TOWN PROPERTY. SECTION and Ootrag*, centrally tituated in Moore StraHt. £150 price wanted for Town Section 334, containing. £ acre, convenient si'.uatei in Moore Street, on whioh is erected a cottage, eio. Terms Liberal. T.. BULLOCK, Agent, To those desirous of Purchasing Property near Town. QrV ACRES Q»V D# ACRES Of F< ur Allotments, originally part of the welMtnowr. Grove F?rm Estate. SITUATED below Tinwald, fronting Graham's Road, being Lots 21 22, 41 and 42, on original sale pan of che Estate, the property of Mr J VV Rogers There is a farm home, stable with loft. overhead, piggeries, and other improve ments erected on the property. Off-jrs are invited for the purchase of the whole or any of the allotments. Very easy terms of payment can be arranged. Full particular* furnbhtd by the undersigned. T. BULLOCK. MUROATRGYD BROS. WOOL BROKERS & FELLMONGERS CimisTOHtrßCH, Auckland, Patea, etc. BEG to inform the FARMERS AND BUTCHfcRS of the Ashburton Die diet that they have decided to Establish a WOOL & SKIN COLLECTING AGENCY IN ASHBURTON, j and in furtherance of this object have ap pointed Mr 0. E. Kendall as Buyer, who will be in constant attendance at the below ! address, prepared to Parchase for Cash, SHEEP SKINS, HIDES, ROUGH FAT, j TALLOW, HORSE-HAIR, Etc, At Highest Rates Current. MDEGATKOYD BEOS., NEXT RULE'S BUTCHERS SHOP. Burnett Street, Ashburton. TO OUR kUBiCRIBERS. CHANGES having been recently made in the Staff of Guardian Runners, our Subscribers are now informed that the following are the names of the present Runners:~Amos (East Ashburton round); TuCTY (Hampstead round); YoONG (North- East round); MoGeb (Neiherby round) ; Filcock (Allenton round); Willis (W<!3t Ashburton); Biggs (Tinwald round). Subscribers may arrange with any of the above to pay them weekly or monthly, or may settle quarterly, ha'f yearly, or annually at this Office HENRY WILLIS Managar TFE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. (Coimected With Press / ssocia tion of New Zealand.) PUBLISHED IVEiIY EVENINC X ARGKST Circulation of any Ooun'rji Paper in New Zealand. PRICE .. .. ONE PENNY Subscription—ld advance ... 22s per annum  Booked .. 26s per annum Postage .. ... J3s extra; THE ASHBURTOM MAIL. (Connected with Press Association of New Zealand.) Published every TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and SATURDAY Mornings in time for outgoing Mails. Subscription—ln advance .. 20s per annum „ Booked .. 26s per annum Postage .. .. ..6s Extra RATES FOR ADVERTISING CAscrit Advertisements —3s an inch in either paper j 53 an inch in both papers. Church, Fchools, & Charitable Organisa. tions —2* 6i an inch in one paper and 43 an inch in both. Theatrical & Tbavelling Companies -4i an inch -in each paper. Cash must accompany order. Birth, Mabriage, & Fui^eraTj Notices-— 2j 6d each inset lion. Wedding notices as per arrangement! Wanted Column — Sixteen words. For noticee re To Let, for Sale, or employ ment only, one shilling cash each inser tion. Double rates when cash does not accompany order. ffTANDWG ADVERTISEMENT*—According to special arrangement. Racing handicap? and acceptances charged for ab speoia rates. oo Fruiting t THE Plant in this Department ha< recently been much enlarged, some Pretty and Tasteful Founts of Letters and Borders having been added to it. Specimens of the wfirk done will compare with any is the 0 lony NOTICE. ■JLTR CHARLES CECIL WILLIS has been appointed Canvasser and Collector fir the Ashburton Publishing Company (Mail* Guardian.) HiiNRY WILLIE Manager, Aihburtou, 20th April, 1900.



FIREWORKS in great variety ct Fletcheb Bbos.—Crackers 2d and 3:1 per packet or Ib 9d or 2a 9d per dozen ; also Rockets, Roman Oandl* Catherine Wheels, Blue Lights, eto.



PROCLAMATION OF PEACE lj jf 11 HERE is nothing more conducive to peace than to give the Ladies Goods IX at Bargain Prices. Then to the thrifty and wise who want to save money, go at once and make your purchases from GEORGE. DUNCAN & -Co., "THE PEOPLE'S DRAPERS," TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, OPPOSITE AROADE. JUST ARRIVED—Special Shipment of job lines in Faced Meltons and Serge Dress Ma'erials, 42 inches wide, fashionable colors. Now noto the price—4s lid the full Dress, better qualities at 6a 9d »■ dßa lid full Dress, worth double ; come and see Job prices to clear Ladies' Capes and Jackets from 5a 9d upwards ; prices will astonish you Ladies' Fur Necklets (special purohase) from 2i 6d to 6s 6d Women's Black Cashmere Ribbed Hose, seamless feeb, is pair White Muslin Apron (Embroidery trimmed) Is and Is 3d, going quickly Ladies' Black Cashmere Glovee 6d pair; Lawn Handkerchiefs Is 6d dozen NOTlCE!— Gre or e^e Duncan Sc Co, have got the reputation for Selling Colonial White BLANKETS Cheaper bhan any firm in Canterbury. Proof is the prices—Single Beds 13s lid pair, Doable Beds 19a lid pair; please note, cannot be replaced , under 4s bo 6s more per pair whrn our present stock is sold out , SHOWING EXTRAORDINARY GOOD VALUE IN THE FOLLOWING LINES, viz;— Colonial Flannels from 10|d, Flannelettes from 2§d. We are the noted house for these Goods 2 Yards Wide Fine Grey Twill Sheetings from 10|d Unbleached Linen Tabling 11 Jd ; Art Muslins, in great variety, from 2£d yard Cretonneß 3|d ; White and Grey Calicoes from 2d yard ; Roller Towelling 3|d SPECIAL NOTICE FOR DRESSMAKERS-Slate Linings from 3sd, Al value White and Grey Turkish Towels from 4|d, Toilet Covers from B|d, Antimaccessars from 7Jd Ladies' Corsets from 2a 6d, Ladies' " hard wear " Umbrellas from 2s lid Exceptional good value in Bueh and Bed Rugs from 6s 6d White Satin and Honeycomb Quilts from 4j 6d, Tapestry Quilts from 5s 6d Direct shipment of Nottingham Lace Curtains from Is 6£d, lovely patterns, and at job prices; Reversible Cretonne Curtains 5s 6d pair MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING-Note Prices Onehunga Tweed Trousers 7s 6d, New Sac Suits 32s 6d, Boys' Knioker Suits 13s 6d Men's Denun Overalls 3s lid, Mole Trousers 5s lid, Persian Cord Trousers 6s 63 Men's Brown Cotton Drawers Is lid, Men's Merino do. 2s 6i, Lambswool do, special job line, 2a 9d, Colonial (Kaiapoi make) 3* 6d upwards Fancy Cotton Shirts, Cols, la lid ; Leather do, 2s 6d upwards ; Union do, 2s lid up wards ; Flannel Unders 3s 6d upwards; Keiapoi Plaiding Drawers 5s 61 Men's Mufflers from Is ; Samson Braces, Boys' 6d, Men's Is Men's Wool Knitted Socks, double heels, UJji pair; Men's Handkerchiefs 4£d upwards SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT CLEARING SALE OF IRONMONGERY & TINWARE H ARDLEY~BROTHERS WILL Hold a Clearing Sale for ONE MONTH ONLY, prior to fiaal Alteration to Premises, also bo make room for Large Shipments to arrive shortly. 27 Hand Saws, reduced to 2s 9d Buckets from Is 6d Carpenter's Brace, 2a 6d Tin Bowls 4d, 6d, 8d Door Locks from Is 6d Frying Pans from la Egg Beatera from 3d Wringers from 13s 6d Glass Cutters and Tin Openers from 6d Begister Grates, Ranges, Fenders, etc., at Reduced Rates. 1 REMEMBER—FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. HARDLEYBROS., East Street.—Manufacturers of Tanks, Baths, Spouting, Ridging, etc—East Pt Win. Strange { aaa^S^ ai } Thos. Coverdale A TRIP TO TOWN Is not always PRACTICABLE. Consequently, MANY LADIES residing in Ashburton and District find it IMPOSSIBLE to visit the Establishment, of STRANGE & CO. as OFTEN as they could DESIRE. Their annoyance is natural enough. EXPERIENCE has taught them that the big City Establishments, SUCH AS OURS, offer them THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY, and the WIDEST OHOIUE OF GOODS. But such Ladies can always I SHOP WBTH US BY POST, /as HUNDREDS already do, because they know we are LARGE BUYERS, LARGE IMPORTERS, LARGE MANUFACTURERS. It is also pretty 'generally known now that WE BUY EVERYTHING FOR READY MONEY, and that we have a LONDON HOUSE which keeps us supplied all.the year round, not merely with plain, every-day goods, such as are in constant'demand, but with The Latest London send Continental Novelties fin Mantles, Costumes, Millinery, Corsets, Gloves, Dresses, Dress Goods, Under- Ewear, Children's Goods, &c. And I Our Dressmaking Department fcksely resembles a West-End of London Establishment. Our new French Dressmaker, MADAME BOTJTEATJD, is acknowledged to be a TRUE 'ARTISTE. Her creations are the theme of GENERAL ADMIRATION; while our Miss Mazey. (in charge of our second room) continues to give the , utmost satisfaction to her numerous patrons. ' I j As Bespoke Tailors, we have acquired a HIGH REPUTATION. We make Stylishly-cut Suit (splendid workmanship and material) from .£3 3s. Those who prefer t Ready-made Clothing will find our famous " ORIENT" BRAND CLOTHING (in all sizes), the NEAREST APPROACH to MADE-TO-ORDER GOODS in the Market— and at about HALF THE PRICE Furniture we Supply Direct from our Factory to the People at Factory Prices. We also have a BEDDING FACTORY (for supply of pure, sweet bedding), a WIRE MATTRESS FACTORY, and a BLIND FACTORY (under the charge of those famotis Blind-Experts, Messrs. GEE). COUNTRY RESIDENTS, If you CAN'T come to town to see us, you can always , « « Shop with us by Post. State your requirements PLAINLY in writing, ENCLOSE REMITTANCE, and your order shall be filled as PROMPTLY and SATISFACTORILY as though you had delivered it in person. POST FREE ON APPLICATION. Estimates for House-Furnishing, Blind-Making, Bedding, Wire Mattresses, &c, Patterns of our LOVELY NEW WINTER DRESS MATERIALS, and our NEW SEASON'S SUITINGS, TROUSERINGS, OVERCOAT INGS, &c. (together with full directions for self-measurement), Post-Free on application to CHRISTCHURCH.



COUNSEL THAT IS BRIMFUL OF WISDOM, use only Hondai-Lanka Ceylon packed and sealed tea and you will Ithua ensure " Tea Pot" satisfaction equalled by no blended tea on tho market—Name on ' c very genuine packet and box.



THE DECLARATi N OF PEACE WILL BE A " Great Bbj " in A shburton. 1 (X) |BE PREPARED FOR THIS A*^ D VISIT THE CORNEB." HIRB WE HQLD LARGB ASSORTMENTS OP Pretoria Hats, Lancer Felts, Rosettes, Johannesburg Badges. FLAGS IN ALL SIZES, Etc. . 1 WE would " specially " remind our Lady friends to invest in aomo of our WINTER UNDERCLOTHING Which has been specially Belected by us to suit this district, and is meeting with READY SALE. JUST OPENED -103 Dozen*Ladie9 l ,*Ohi!dren'e, and afen's " COSY SLIPPERS," for Winter Evenings. All prices, all sizes. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT IN FULL SWING, AT PBIOBS TO [SUIT ALL. NORTHCOTE &HEFFORD ■ii ■»« »*nmmemmmmmmmmmmmKmmmmmmmmmmßmmmmm,mmmmmmmmmmmmmMmmmmaxmmmmammmm GOOD NEWS FROM THE FRONT.] Eruger learns fttat the British mean to get Justice'for all in South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Ashburton have learnedjthat we give Justice to our Customers in all our numerous lines. ' We have just landed, per the s s " Whakatane," the finest assortment of Brass and Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town. Lateßt styles and designs. Direct from the Manufacturers in Birmingham. Call early and see far yourselves, Aboat 100 Bedsteads to choose from ; all sizes ; all prices. BEDDING of all kinds kept in stock and made on the premises. We have also just received a choice shipment, per the s s Rangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, UTRECHT VELVETS, ORETTONES, Etc , for Furniture, And. having secured the services of a First-class Upholsterer (late of Mel bournti), we are prepared to make New and Repair Old FURNITURE in up-todate styles, at lowest prices, on shortest notice. Linoleums, Oilcloths, Rugs, Matß, Matting, Carpets, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, per s s " lonic/ At the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice assort ment of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have just opened up in splendid order, Oell and inspect them. For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed acd unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buying else-" wl ere, Pictures framed in latest styles. Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to choose from. Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Folding Chairs, Camp Stools and Wicker Chairs, Bamboo Tables, and Flower Stands with fancy'stand and hanging pots, also a few Bamboo Overmantles, Bamboo Cornice Poles, aH sizes and prices Duchesse Tables and Chests, Washstands and Wardrobss, kept in stock and made to order in any design. Perambulators, Go-Carts, Children's Chairs of all kinds, at various prices, LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, AT ' ■ . T. H. UJM DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Aroadi. SMOKE ONLY NEW _ (o) _VENUS A PERFECT TOBACCO. i GREAT iPROCESSION. :x: THUKSDAY HOLIDAY. Tji L AjG SJ— All Kinds, BIBBONB, EO9ETTES, LADYSMITH HANDKERCHIEFS; I WAR MAP HANDKERCHIEFS, LADIES' BADEN-POWELL HATS, RED, WHITE, & BLUE CUFFS & COLLARS. ANDREW ORR.



W. T. ALMQUIST, PROFESSIONAL DYER, Thirty-five Years' Experience in America and Australian Colonies, HAS Started Business of Dyeing, Cleaning, and Pressing, even first olass Laundry Work, etc, in East Street, aext to Mrs Knight, 6 79



MISS BESSIE SIMMON DS. MUSIC Seller and Teacher of the Violin, Musioal instruments of evet. descrip tion VIOLINS a SPECIALITY. Muaio and Songs by every mail. First-class Quad rille Band. Burnett Street, j 483 Opposite Publishing Company I



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST JfOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can bo mad? for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVEIiYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Cwt. or 2 Owt. SACKS Ordera received by FBIEDLAINDSR JBROM., limited., DA.inn THOMAS, OR A SISOCIATION OF CAIN TEBB LTRY, Limited., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 88° F. WAYMOUTH Secretary. | HULLOWAY'S OINTMENT IS A REAL BOON To Sufferers from LUMBAGO, SCIATICA, CLA^D^AR SWELLINGS, ■"TOESr^STIItA^^r - _' . . x Its soothing and healing powers are simply marvellous, and THERE IS fVIAGIC m ITS TOUCH When applied to oURJIS, SCALDS, CUTS, POISONED WOUNDS, dfe •Saaufectured only at 78, New Oxford Street. Lor den. Sold by all Chemists and Medietas ffcwfa* THE AFFLICTED REJOICE ! (x) THE POLYPATHS HAVE CAPTURED the HEARTS of the PEOPLE of CANTERBURY. COMING PROM AXL°~OVER THE COLONY TO THE POLYPATHIC MEDICAL INSTITUTE N.Z. BRANCH- Corner of Latimer gqusre & Gloucester Street, CHRISTCHUIICR POLYPATHIA the NEW METHOD OF . lIEAIIKG, is the surest and most rapid System, as _ *~ J&srQ4f *fc cures *itb absolute ctrtaln;y such diseases aa Jm*^fe|^fe^i^|?% Cancer, Epilepsy, and Asthma, incurable ander the oid efeicmt as weli as »H Chronic and Nervous 4l_il^_P€s^g§iSl-'Comp]aintß of Women and Men. MORE CURES MADE BY POLY PATH V than- any OTHER t^^^^^^^&^k SYSTEM IN THE WORLD. TO^g^^S^E^^^^ The wisest, beat educated, and mesfc enlightened < Feople are dp.ily becoming converts to those new P^^Wff^^SS^^^FS rir)CI Ples anci methods which are supported by such f_>_i^^E_SsaPsßJl overwheiniing evidenca, Plained by the public, \{Ef_3_S_^_HM_xiii wh<> have had sn opportunity of teEtirg the }MHH9__i_o_li remarkable Recces cf the FOLYPATHIC SYSTEM. Their wonderful success has spread like wildfire Ihroigh an enlightened community, and amongst _^B_?^^ptßMß^^f and most reliable means of Care ever iffered an m^ 3 f ffl'olo'-3 people: " When sick, Is the time we need the l.P__Pl..^^^^^^l fefo best advice and treatment. Therefore we say: lA^&^M^^^^^^P^' Inform yourselves, you who are Bick, write to the ■iZZ3£__™™-- C POLYPATHIOINSTITUTE, and then accept proofs —~■ ——E ~ m «s_^sw_. - 0 r the mysterious skill—more convincing than words — that is^posseesed by the Polypathe. They treat all Female Ailments by the Polypathic Method, which does away with all examination and all local treatment*. They aleodesire to impress upon all men who are suffering that they have the justly celebrated Hindoo Remedy, so well and favourably known in the Old World as the " Anti-Agnechal Tabloid Method." Ail desiring to test the system will ha^e such opportunity. If you cannot Visit, WRITE for Question List to Christchurch, with Stamped Envelope, arid you will receive an immediate reply. Medicine pack.d Free from Observation. Carriage Paid Parcel Post, THOUSANDS CURED ANNUALLY BY LETTER. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ■ . I 9^-^ }/( I"• «r •• • .* HHEY'St-'-\ is£&& < \ /., a*r^> «*._^— * *_^_r i-jr ATOCST PEr /_mlj v*-*_l>_*tdli rV&- •*/____■ THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TS tho MostitELIABLE House for GOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. 0 aim la to give yoi the bbst value for little MOKET, HONESTY ia oat Polio We nil' not Guarantee you an article unless we know it will give you every Satia action. One Trial ia all we ask—Our Goods Sell themselves. "■■l— J. MELLOR, TANCRED BTFBF ASffBUFTM* f i



'"" " • ***' * ' i. -^iwtaMhaf MISS CARSON. TEACHER* of Pianoforte and Organ Pot terms, etc., apply a* RwideoM Corner of Wills and Wili mm Street* aca Wabanui Boad East. WANTED Known-That J. Mow* hi* received a large •apply of Summer Boot* and Shoe*, suitable ftff the Holidays. They are all of the beat brands and makera, and as— r equalled in Ashburton. J.M. being Mm only practical and experienced Bootmaker ia the town, thus give* him superiority aa»: taothty to know best what to Ret. (freed i tore the public have no need to weadea where to go for reliable Boots and Ba»M Uuconnt for cash as usual. Repairs doe* at once. Best Sole Leather used and week batten?* ** lh° BWI, Km* BtlMt' A-h* "" ~Z — ' i mm - -ii -f i rm-TTi— Established 1876. FOR OHRISTM~PRKSENTS AND NEW YEAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESENTS 00 TO " GEORGE JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AN JEWELLER, ■ East Street, Ashburton, THE CHEAPEST~PIAQE IN IQWN OR WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description, inspection" invited; for sale privately: I AM now prepared to treat privately/ fof the unsold portion of Mb IsaaoßAjV oeht a property, comprising .— Farm; containing 1« Lot;4—North RivergParm, oo&talaloc » . . B. W. HANMSR* S. H/GEAVES, SHAREBROKER AND FINANCIAL AGBBT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. RELIABLE Information on Dredgfn Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Codes : Bedford McNeill's, Moretng and Neal'a, A.B.C. Code (fourta FditloD. MR ALBERT ROBERTS, Ashbnrtea Representative Telegraphic- Adi>beßs : GRAVEB, Chrlttchurcb. 3 21 - "" TTook """"' CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the la twelve months IT IS USEx) EVERYWHERE. This Coal Is the Best and Cheapest Stems \nd Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Faotery and Caste onry Floor Mills. - GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES CO G. T. PARK, MOUNT SO MRS. To^h^ V OLl> CLIENTS FARMERS,, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. T BEG to inform you that I have levered JL my connection with the Canterbury Mill, which was under my management for f»m wrS/ 6"V nd h*Te PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which is tha property of the Bank of New Zealand Aaaete S°fi rr '£ *£ n tr»di°S nnder the nam of Kollitt & Co., so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask yon to address all ordera to THOMAS ROLLEDI!*, WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBURTON On and after October Ist, Ithall be pleated to aupply you with first-class m™W WHEATMEAL.BRAN « anAKi'o, at lowest current ratesi FOR THE CONVEnTeNOE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, ****"* I have arranged to keep a supply of flow Bran, and Sharps at the Stores of the H.Z. Farmers Association, Wesb Btreet. whin .Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholdew I can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Br_, and bharps in exchange. ■ THOMASIOLUTT. 4 Cinnamon Cure, Wahoo,.Koolibah c Benjamin Gum go 8 AsntntNK TJ||f PEOPLE .. 80UND tmb; JPjL PRAISES •MBWflc? PURE CEYLON OH BLENDED