THE ASHBtJRTON GUARDIAN^ SATURDAY, FEfcRTJARI 8, 1900

Printed and published by Hinry Willis • f Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Propm tors, ab their Printing Office, Burn-tt Street, Aahburten, SATURDAY, February 2, 1909



fcfc TT I ■■■ : <- D ■-', "t I O ; THEGHKAs HkRBAL RKMIDY. ; ANOTHER GREAT TRiUMPa CVER j "HYDATIDS'Ij I A grateful Ptitient pivca ufsolicit.pd and [ valuable testimony in the tffieacy of j this i?teat Herbal Hp>«"W- Read carefully and investigate for yourself. 29 Packingstonefr., St. kilda. Mr S A Palmer, Vitadatio Institute, Bourke sb, Sir,—Aa I consider Wt-bberB 1 Great Herbal Renw'iv, " Vit&dali' ." has been the sold menns of aaving my iif' 1 I th>?*k the le-.st ' can do i*r to ha&d you 'his te^'imonial, "0 thai others bi» leering the ssime as mysrlf may knew that thfTP is » certain reliable cure fm therr. jn " Webber's Vitodafcio," >f it. is only given a fair trial. The ample f*ot;-< of mv caw are rb followe:—For tho past 10 years I have been under thetreatseoentof doctors in Fitssroy and St. Kilda, as well aa some of the beat in Collins street Some were of opinion that I was suffering from consumption, whilst others stated it was pleurisy. At any rate fchoy could give me no relief, let alone cure m«. Yea can easily imagine that I had little hope of ever being cured. But one day I noticed an advrtised cure by «'Webber't Vitadatio," and the symptoms of th« patient being somewhat similar to my "wn, I thought I would give ifc a trial, with the result 'th.it much taking only two large bottles, I felt after better, and continued the medioine. By the time I had taken eight bottles I was wonderfully recovered, but one day took very ill, and vomited up » lot of slimy matter, which was afterwards examined by the doctor, and pronounced to be Hydatids. I contained to vomit those "Hydatids 1 for some time, but atlasb it died away Thie naturally left me weak, bubl continued with the " Vitadatio," and gradually my strength returned, until to-day I »an honestly state I have never felt better in the whole of my life. I oonsider " Webber's Vitadatio " a miracle-worker. I am well-known in Fitzroy, and there are many others juat bb much astonished at my cure as I am. I shall be pleased to speak to anyone and give them my own experience of the worth of •• Webber's Vitadatio." You are at perfect liberty to make whab use you like of this testimonial, I may add I am now able to do al! my own household work ; a thing I have been usable to do for years.—Youra very gratefolly, OARRIE HOCKING Witness—G X Richardson, 19/9/99 VITADATIO IS A TRULY WONDER FUL MEDICINE. Vitadatio sold everywhere, 53 6d and 3 j 6(3 Head Office for N.Z.—39 Mauneas Street, Wellington. Ask your Chemist or Grooer for t.



J. V. DE BEEB, JEWELLER & WATCHMAKER. mHE LATEST NOVELTIES jußt to X hand in all classes of "Watches* «8© Jewellery, RjTHiiiws ENGLISH LIVER WATCHES IN THE FOLLOWING GRADES :— Gold Key'ess Hunting Gold Keyless Open Face Silver Keyless Half Hunting j Silver Keyless Hunting '< Silrer Key wind Fusee Hunting Silver Key wind Going Barrel Hunt ing Silrer Keyless Open Face Silver Keywind Fusee Open Facs Siiver Keywind Going Barrel Open Face Also, a FULL STOCK of ROTHERHAM'S LAKES' COLD WATCHES, specially made to my order. six dozbn englisb keyless open face m:kel lever watches, Compensation balance, full jewelled, two years' Guarantee, STs 6d EACH. S^s Od A!bo. a Full Stook of all other clasaea of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Watches. WATERBURYS at four prices— lls 6d, 19s 6&, 20s, 22s @d. J. V. DE BEEK, (Ute S. Salck) EAST STREEI, ASHBURTON



FOB SALE 8 ACRES LAND IN THE NORTH ISLAND. I HAVE for sale 8 acrei <>i land, situated clopo to the Ekatahuna Railway S•»-' tion. Well fenced and watered. Admir ably adapted for reuidentia' {.nrpotes. ; F. 'FJ! BRIM AN. ' FOE~SALE EAST STREET, AS3BURTON. mOWN SECTIONS 552, 553, and 571, JL with improvements, including good stables. These sections would prove a good investment within a very short time. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. OXFORD STREET, HAMPSTEAD. LOTS 53 and 54— Containing £ an acre, in crop and planted with a maerooarpa hedge. A splendid position for a dwelling, neage. V y p FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. AH KEN STREET, ASfIBURTON. mOWN BECTION 563~Containing J acre X First-class Land. A splendid site for a dwelling. Good looality. Price and terms easy. y. F£RR IMAN. EOK BALE.



E. T. CLARK, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Tauored Street, Nexb to McConnell and Compton's Stables BICYCLES. THE RALEIGH AND THE HOLLIB. TO MAKE BOOM FOR ERESH SUPPLIES, T HAVE DECIDED to Sell my Stock of Machines at COST PRICE for CASH. Now is a chance for Racing Men to get a Flyer at a small cost. A few Road Racers »t cost price. Lftdies likewise. The RALEIGH is one of England's beat machines, Plunkett, Roberts, Maxwell. Larsen, Kirkwood, Smith, Greenougb, Edwards, WaUb, and Sorensen, of the North Island, all ride RALEIGHS. The HOLLIB, made by J. Hollis and Son, Birmingham, of gun renown, is a great favorite in the North Island, over 130 Machines having been sold this last year in Palmerston North. The name "Hqujs" ie an everlasting guarantee.



GARTER'S TERRACE, TINWALD. Mr mm. Hewson having purchased a Property at Allenton, I HAVE been instrocted by him to Sell his well • known Property, situated on Carter's Terrace, Tinwald ! consisting of an eight-roomed House ' comprising Sitting Koom, Dining Room, 8 Bedrooms, Kitchen, etc , with a con venient wasfhouse and dairy. The stables contain four Spacious Loose Boxes and Trap Housa, together with 4 A ores of First Class Land. ' Full particulars on application to F. FERBIMAN. , FOR SALE, PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. I HAVE for Sale-A Comfortable B roomed House and Scullery, together with one quarter-acre of land, well laid out in garden. There is aho a S-stalled Stable, chaff hoase, and trapshed. The use of a pad dock close by can be obtained. As the owner is taking up farming, a moderate price will "---jg*,,^



Don't mist the opportunity* AT COST PRICE FOR CASH. For One Fortnight Only, E. T. CLAhK, Tancred Street, Ashhurton FINEST Now Oatmoal, 25!b bags 2s 6rt Holler Flour, 2001b bags 13a; 1001b 7s 6d ; 50.D8 3) 10 ' ; .5 be 2s, and further reductions by ihe toa at FLrTCIUR Bbos. C»;ih Supply Stores. COME and see the prkcs at Mi s Alcorn's Great Summer trale. Dress Musi,dm from 6d a yard. Summer Dre»ses Milinery, Ribbons, Flower?, Laces, Jackets, Capes, Underclothing, Pinafore?, Aprons, Stamped Needlework, etc, all reduced during the Sale. WANTED KNOWN — Nobthoote & Eeffoep will give you New Goods at Startling Cash Prioei at their Cmsaring Same.



I machine oils FOR THE HARTEBT. I HAVE a large Stock of Machine Oils in 5 gallon drnms and 4 gallon tins spe cially adapted for Threshing Machines, Reapers and Binders &o A trial will prove chat these oils are equal to the best lubricants on the market If. ferriman. tinwald domain board A REWARD of Five Pounds is offered to aDy person who will give such in formation as will lead to the conviction of any person or persona who have wilfully damaged the Buildings on the Tinwald Domain. 0. DOHERTY, 162 Chairman Tinwald Domain Board A T~ED~ KNOWN-jTni Jars— Mason's Finest Jara, pints 4* 9d, quarts 5a 61, half-gallons 6a 9d per doz°n, Jelly Tumblers 2s 6d per dczen. Largest Stocks and Lowest Prices at Fletcuek Ebos,



1900 GREAT ANNUAL SALE — OF — DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS, WILL COMMENCE SATURDAY, JANUARY 20. ANDREW ORR. H. M. JONES. STATIONEBt SXA.TIOIS JEBR3T, ACCOUNT BOOKS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, FANCY GOODS, *ANCY GOODS New Shipment now opeiiag up irom London Houses. ALARGE»and Well Seleobed Stock of Goods for all Departments, imported direction™ leading Lonckn, American and Japanese houseß, consisting of BUCKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, LEATHER GOODS. Fancy China, Glass and Electroplated Ware, Clocks, Va^es, Nio-nara (reitaWe for CHRISIMAS and NKW YEAR Gifts. BIRTHDAY k WEDDING PRESENTS. BOOKS—Excellent Variety of prize, reward and presentation Books. Historical, Biographies', Scientific, Poetical, Travels, Novels, and various Bindings, Bibles, Hymns and Prayers, (varioua 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—Pni'seb from 6d to 20s. Wallets, Card and Letter Cases, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dressing Cases, Hand Bags, • ■, Pencil Cases. Companions! FANCY GOODS—Photo Frames, Screens, Workboxee, Inkstands, Vases, Ornaments, Clocks, A bums, Eaales, Baacket", Glove & Kerchief Bets, Cabinets, Trays, Flower Stands, Spill Boula Teapots 6d each, Vases. Ornaments too numerous to particularise. BASKET WARE—Open and Closed Satin Lined, all sizes and puces from 6d up, TOYS—A Great Variety of Wood, Tin and Rubber mechanical Toy, form Horse and Carts, Barrows, Go-carts, Tea Seta, Boats Watches Balte, Cubes, Blocks, Arke, Puzzles, 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 maohiue, haad and Treadle from £410 ato £9 10a. Makes a splendid present. PIA3NOS and ORGAINB From lOs per month lowest Cash Prices. TRADING STAMPS GIVEN TO CASH PURCHASERS. FL M. .IQNFA



; FOE BALE | McOOEMICK BK-APEK & BINDER. ■ ~T HAVE for Sale - One Second-blind j JL McCormick Reaper and Binder, in good working order. Price £8. F. FSRRIMAN. I FOR SALE, 180 ACRE FARM AT MAYFIELD. IHAVK been instructed to sell the form of 180 acres situated within £ of a mile of the May Geld Public School, upon which ia erected a Comfortable House of 7 rooms, 4 stalled Stable, Chaffhonee, eto. Forty acres are in grass and rape, 10 acres in graeß (first year), 60 acres in grass (second year) and the balance ia in old pasture. To anyone in search ot a small farm, this is well worthy of attention. The price ia moderate and easy terms can be arranged. Full particulars on application, F. FERRIMAN. FOB SALE 320 ACRES LAND NEAR FREEZING WORKS. I HAVE for Sale a farm of 320 Acres Situated about a mile from the Freezing Works, well fenced and watered. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. CHURCH STREET, HAMPSTEAD. T OT 19—Containing one Rood* Price JU £22 10s Cash. F. FERRIMAN.



—FOR SALE.— HOUSE OB' FIVE ROOMS AND HALBMCKK OF LAND. OXFOBD STREET, EAMP3TEAD. TO THE THRIFT?-For your own sake, and for the Bake of your family, purchase this ideal h^ma before it ie too late. The Property la adjacent to the residence of Mb. Brock, the house contains five rooms, scullery, bath and (ank, hob and cold water laid on. There is also a detached ahed and fowlhonse. The land is of first class quality and is well laid out In orchard, vegetable, and fljwer garden. PRICE—£22O (deeds included) A email deposit will be accepted, the balance may remain on Mortgage. j further particulars on application. j F. FERKiMAN. !



CHEAP MONEY! 1 CHEAP MONEY CHEAP MONEY 1 IN SUMS JF £100 to £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At 4i per cent. Terms of repayment of the most liberal character, which can be ascertained on enquiry. TJIOR FORMS OF~APPLICATIOfc AND •j FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christohurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, GoTeraraenb lasuraßo* GommUsio&flf. j



BE NOT DECEIVED BY OTHER SALES, I BUT REMEMBER THAT THE SUMMER CLEARING SALE AT "THE CORNER" is GENUINE, B ARE OVERSTOCKED IN Towels, Flannelettes, Dresa Goods, and Clothing (Men's and Boys'), To make room for NEW GOODS these shall go to you at Cost Price for Spot Cash. ALL REMNANTS AND SUMMER GOODS AT NOMINAL FIGURES. Oar Word is Our Bond,



NORTHCOTE & HE F FORD MKLLOK'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TTB the MoatBBLIABLE House for GOOD AND CBEAPiBOOTS. 0 aim ia to give you the bust value foe littlb money. HONESTY it aai ;Polic We wil' not Guarantee youjan article unless we>know it will give you] every^Satis. aobion. One TrialJb all weJa«k~Oar a Goodß'Bell themselves. »»«»-*—— j. MELLOK, DANORED BTHEET, ASHBUBT3N



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A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. DON'T FORGET mO Call and See our Stocks of FANCY GOODS, suitable for PRESENTS, and those preparing for Friends should see us for BEDSTEAD^ BEDDING, AND ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLD lUBNISHINGS PERAMBULATORS, PIANOS, fffipPg? Hf I SEWING MACHINES FANCY OHAIRS rRaBBHJIf- / D^AWI NG B(( ft /K§x!pS^ißi' DINING ROOM WIOKER OHAIRS. FURNITURE, Etc. Carpets. Linoleums, Rugs, Mats, Etc. USE ARRIVED—AILARGE;ASSORTMENT OF BAMBOIVERANDA BLINDS m f _ *iv* wmmmmum T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Aboade.



| miNWALD—"TonaI, fat's makin' Tou X gal aae blyth like." "Id iss the Hee land tea o' the MaokeDzie he is drinkin', to be surely!" Hondai-Lanka Tea, reoom ! mended by Gcdsell, Storekeeper. "PARLIAMENTARY Decision against XT Trading Coupons. No such legislation neoessary in the case of straight-out ay&tetn of giving Cash Discount at the rate of Is in Pound off overy purchase of Ninepence worth and over. The name all round sterling value as uanal in General Drapery, Clothing, Boots, etc., at H. C. Bjlbbktt's (late Barrett Brotr.) •' The Hall," Eaut Street. Smoke New Veoua



WOOLSTON Steam Wool Works, ' CHRISTCHURCH. (Established 1868.) rTIHE Undersigned begs to notify that X ha is SCOURING as heretofore. Squatters' Consignments to the Christ church or Woolston Stations will receive prompt attention. Quick Despatch and Lowest Rates. T. YORK. »



MOVING SALE. OPENING ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 12ra J>st NEW BUILDING READY. STOCK TO BE CLEARED.



mHE FOLLOWING LINES ARE SPECIAL THIS WEEK — V&l Lace 4|in wide, Is 6d a dozen ; 300 dozen lace to be cleared Small Women's Cashmere Hose, fashioned, heels and toe», 2 pain for Is id Women's Black Bibbed Hose, fashioned, heels and toes, Is par pair Women's Black Ribbed Hose, Is 6d, Is Bd, Is 9d ; to clear at Is 3d Boys' Scotch Knitted Hose from Is per pair Boys' Boalya Knlcked Hoie from Is per pair Grand Line Printed Orepons, 10|d and Is, now $|d Costumes from 4s lid Lace Curtains from Is lid Large White Striped Towels, 6d A Pile of Art Muslins from 3|d MITCHELL & TURNER.



NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. "VT T> ALL OUR FRUITS ARE WASHED AND CLEANED ±1 • J3. BY PATENT MACHINERY. Finest New Currants ... ... Os Sd Finest) Dried Applet .. .. Oa 9d Finest New Sultanas  .. Os ?d Finest Dried Peaches  .... Qs 103 Finest Selected Raisins .. .. Os 6il Finest Dried Apricots .. .. Os lOcl Finest Mixed Peel Oi 81 Finest Preserved Ginger  .. Os Bel Finesb New Fig Os 8d Ship's Lime Juice Is 3*l Finest New Prunes 0« 10<l. Lemon Squash (quart botUe) .. Is Od Finest New Prunes (Tib tins) ... 5s 4d Pineapple, Lemon, Raspberry, and < Finest loing Sugar Os 6d Black Currant Syrap .. .. Is Od j Finest Cufe Loaf Sugar .. .. Os 3£d Mason's Herb Beer Extract .. Os 9d Finest Dessicated Coooanut ... Oi 7d Mason's Wine Essence  Os 9d Van Houtec's Ccooß, per ib .. 3s 3d Ctearn of Tartar Is 3d Jelly Powders, assorted ... ,„ Ot 6d Carbonate of Soda Oa 3d SUGAR. SUGAR. SUGAR. Now that the Jam Season has started, and you wiih your Jam to keep well USE MILLAQUIN Al FINEST OANB SUGAR, 701b bag for Us. Every bag stamped "Finest Cane Sugar." JAM JARS. " JAM JARS. MASON'S IMPROVED SOREW TOP JAM JARS—The Cheapest and Best Jam Jara in the Market, ALSO—THE FAMOUS AMERICAN FRUIT JAR. Those desirous of Preserving Fruit in Syrup, vill find these Jar* superior to any other in the market. The mouth of the Jar being made wide co as to enable the whole fruit to be placed in the Jar with ease, also being fitted with a strong ipring lid, making it completely air tight. WINES AN£" SPIEITS. 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. MAHKET HOUSE, BUBNETT STKEET, ASHBUBTON Telephone No 53



LLEWELLYN OWEN, M«C.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. LOCAL Representative of the London College of Muiic, and of the Musical International College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, TIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT. The new term will commence January 22nd, Intending pupils kindly communicate early. _____ _ WAKAJSUI ROAD, i I HAVE for Safe, an excellent! bnaiaen t titie, having a frontage of 75 feet; at, present occupied by Mr J H Sbephens *, If JSKKISIAri.



• THE , ABIEL CONFECTIONERY. mHE REFRESHMENT ROOMS for the reception of Ladies are now completed. Fruit Salad, Ice Cream, Summer Drinks, and ail the latest) Fruits in season at the Misses Paces' New Shop, lately occupied by Coofbb Bros, East Street, next Oraighead & Berrymau. 1 99 A BHBURTON—We can afford to spend J\. money in adrsrtisiog, so much Honda Lanka Tea is selling, everybody likes it. Bold by BBK.3MAN Bbos, in packets} 5 and 101b boxes packed in Ceylon.



WANTED KNOWN.-A few of the nibbles to be had at Mitohbm, & Turner's removing gale. Beaufc ful Laeei 4J inches wido, la 6d per drz-sn; Ladies' Ufack Gloves, 2d per pair; Children's Btock inga, 21 per pair ; Ladies' Black Caihmera i Hose, Is a pair ; Ladieß'Colored Silk Gloves, new goods, U 3i a pair, were 3a ; dark co'ors Barlin Wool, Is per lead. Delays are dangcrojg. WANTED KNGWN.—To be had for 10a 6d six 42s Ladies' Bleek Jackets, 25i Dust Cloaks for 2s 6d, Ladies' Merko Combinatione 3s 6d, Knitted Wool Combina tionas3l.'d, Is 6d Cooking Aprons for Ib, 25s 6d Molntoshea for 12a 6d, Ladies' 2s 6d Sailorß now Is. All eorfcs of underclothing, children s pinuforep, coats and bats at> clear *>gprioeß at Mitchbll & Tubnbrs semov ing Sale Established 1876. FOR OHRISTMaTpresENTS AND NEW YEAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESENTS, GO TO GEORGE JESSON, But Street, A»hburton. THE OHEAPEST"PL4OE IN IOWN ox WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY Of Every Description. inspection" invited:



T. H. Undbiu, , [«, TOUBII4 jUn& yTBBBBsIHb^B-. I T H. UNDBILL AlsD CO., TiIURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. X? URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQuStTE ON HAND,: Polished Coffins a Speoialty, A Choice Auettment of Artificial Wreaths n Stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care «f Mr T. Andrews, feast Belt. 3



J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGNWRITER, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to their interest to consH't J. L. HIGGS, IB ht does th« work himself, therefore there Is no second profit, to pay. His ability 1b well known as formerly signwriter to Mr J. Wilson, with whom he has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all classes of painting and house decorations. artist's materials, and iat«« eaigna in WALL PAPERS, in stock. TANCftED~"sTBEET. TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. I BEG to inform you that I have levered my connection with the Canterbury Mill, whioh 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 Asset* Board, is still trading under the name of Rollitt & Co., so to avoid oonfoslon with correspondence, I would like to ask you to address all orders to THOMAS ROLLITU



WAKANUI | ROLLER -FLOUR MILLS, ASHBUBTON On and after October lit, I shall be pleased to supply you with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAN ; & SHARPS, at lowest current rates. FOR UHE CONVENIENCE OF 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, when Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholders, oan leave their Wheat and get Floor, Bran, and Sharps in exchange. THOMAS'ROLUTT, WAKiNDI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 285 ASHBURTON.



rlSiSt& Sound the PURE CEYLON Off BLENDED TEAS. guuL^ m i ■i! ' 'in,' . <m METHVEN-Why is the British soldi* like Hondai-Lanka Tea? Becau the quality is quickly shown when in ho water! Hibbs Bbos, sell it in packets and 0 ylon packed boxes. Smoke New Venus