THE ASHBURTON fIUAR&IA*? .* MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1900

Printed and published by Hbnbt Willis o Peter Street}, Ashburton, for the Froprir. tors, at their Printing Office, Burneib Street, Aehbarton, MONDAY, March 19, 1900



\ OK'» KMT!, -rd txUar^mMy \ "' :J ',.. : :, ; '■''■:■ V '.-r.'t ... r« ivi-i«'-.ioT)i«f:fl the ihxn- ■■' . •■V-I I-.-V-: '■•■«■.>' ft' ■• y.V 31 n>'-. ,VI; .«VvTKM. 7- ;-;ri..>-«, •'.•!•■■■.■,;■. ■•,•:.• '!■>.->, i,f f.-,or or i" . ■: '■ ■-"' ''.\ 'VaV i-t.'CK'-: '■ 5,\Y '.iVii';>i.,Li- ■ Kwffiutvi to j>lsoo the stomach in pa: feet order, ortat-B au appetite, und rentiers the spirit light and buoyaub. If the Liver is offucred its functions a:o restouU, tnd tho Mervoua System. U enfeub'eJ, it ig invigorated aad I sustained. SYMPTOMS oF BILIOUSNESS. 1 The p.itjpvt oinplai■:;-.- of a !uili«-v? of tie atom eh, 2 Dihtftnf-ifu) n rhf l»w-s *sv wi--.-; 3 Ht-artburn 4 \ feeling of wearim^s, »■» ejjiii. s» --f:.pr meitls 5 j* bod tafcle in 'he n\ii^ .*■; d fnni tongue 6 Constipation, with an occasional diarrhoea 7 Headache in front of head 8 Depression of spirits and great, lassitude All of the übove symptoms go to show functional derangement of the Liver ; and row comes the great, importance of ucyerro made aR to the condition of the patient. He should immediately provide himself with a Liver Stimulant, the most common form of which is a Fill. Daily experience shows that this, when the P«IJ is compounded propeilv is the readiest mode oi iccitiDg and promot* ing tho aoiion of ihe Lwer, ixud ea<- always bo relied on. I have devoted many years or my life in compounding a Pill, that will act readily and systematically as a Bilious Remedy I do not be ieve in gveat purg* lives, and therefore ha% re mado a Pill, one of which is an active and thorough dose. I have called ib Haycock s New Livisr Pill. They are the true grama and ea-er.ca of health, aod the greatest blessing that science has given to the world, For Nervous Prostration, Weakness, General Lassitude, Want of Appetite and Sick Headache, Dr. Haydock's New Liver Pills will be found an Effectual Remedy. Each vial contains twenty Pili«. Price [Twenty-five Cents. For sale by all Druggists Any sceptic can have a vial of Pills seni him FREKon receipt of his name and address, or a trial Send a postal card for copy of pamphlet— " The Liver and its Mystery." It furnishes valuable Information to all, UATDOCE Sc CIO., NEW YORK, US; Caotion !—Druggists are desired to notice that the name oi J H Francis, cole agent, is written across each doz-n packages oi flaydock's Liver Pilia. All without this an counterfeits. K.EMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO., CHRIS.ICHUKCH. ~" WO St 1> KIKCIi JL mKJI>I«,'A»'C!. BEECHAM'S' PILLS For Billions asid Kervous Eisordt-rs, sach as Wine •jad Pain in the Stomach, Sick Heudache, Giddiness Fnlne.-s and Swelling after Meals, Dizzintss and Drow simesf, Cold Chilis, i'luhingsol Hea', Loss of Appetite Shortness of Breach, Costiver.ess. Blotch's on thi Skin, Dismrbed Sle >p, Frightful Dreams, am till Ncr y»ua fnd Tremi'lins Sensations, etc. THE FiRS'J POSE WILL GIVE KKLIBF IN TWENH MINUTES This i no Fiction. Every swfferw i: earaestl.T invited to try one Box of hese Piib, an« they will be acknowledged to be ITorth a 43171 an® A a K«X: BBBCHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed wil qtdeUly restore Jtmalof to complete Health. The; promptly remove any obstruction or Irretuiarity 1 the system. Fora WEAK STOMAOIJ, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER., They art like tcngic—a few doses will work wouder. n;>nn the Vital Organs ; StrenKtheLin t the Muscula Systf-m, res'oring tie 'oi g loss complexion, bringinj back the k en c ge of appetite, am! aroasicg with th BjßCbu<i of llea thttry/hole rhywcal Energy of thi - hnni'in frame. For throwing ofE fevers in hot climate; ilwy are sp-.cialiy renovntd. TJ.ese ure "facts" ad mi Jed by thousand?, in aU classes of Scci ty, and on of the best gnarantf-es to the Nervous and bebilitatec is that BEECH aN.'S 1 ILLS Lave the Lar/est i-olt- o a y Patent Medicine in the Wor d. Have for niar.y years feacn t!i9 i>opu!ai fami'y nr;edicinQ throng! osj.fc the B;itisl Colonies, and they cow stand " """vviiHoyc a rival BU-EPaTKD ONJ.T BT VttO~SSA.fi ISiKast JHI.6.W, St. Helem's,Ek« Sold cv rywhere in bottles—9Jd, Is ljd and as 9 j cad Erii AT a "RTT GRAIN AND PRODUCE BECKER, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Tancbed Ktbeet, Ashbueton. SAMPLES of Wheat, Qj.t^ Barisy, Clovers, and other Seeds, submitted tc Buyers; highest prices obtained, I have been appointed Agonfc ia Ashburtot by the Government Foqltry Expert re shif meat of Poultry to ti>a Home Market), Thh industry is going to be a big one coon PoHltry bfeaders should call and get ful particulars, I am Agent for Meaara D and W Gibbe 1 {of LondoL J Sheep Dips, If you want your wool to taok well, shear well, and sell wel'. use C»St>l>N* s*lieei3 Dip,). (EBtabliahed in 1712} she cheapest and most effective ]Xp.in t j, ( ftiirket. A Client writes to r oa Maiiasei? o tho Otago Farmers' C0.0;. k Company bi follows:-"In response t a »ouc enquiriei concerning the resolta ptedaced by tho vat of Gibbs' Dip on uiy which were yen bad with ticks—TJpm the followiug mornioj of the dipping; I^atrjinfid a number of the unimals carefij.Uy, and could not Bnd any live ticks. The. fcheep in question were fully woolled w.he.n.dipped, and as you know yen aJFterwards.exhibited at the Manitoto A and f hpWj whore they all secured prizes w ihei&Mspeative classes- I would have readily offered auyonft £,l each for eveiy live tick t-Jl^y o°»!d fifl^> lam well satisfied with the Bip, and cau confidently recommend it as a thoroughly t,ff.;ctual preparation, which leaves the wool in good condition.—(Signed) Kdwabd Dow, Raufnrly, Central Otago I am Buying Agpnt for all classes* m Merchandise in the British, Americas,, and Consinenta! Market, Indents a sjiaoialty. Get your goods direct from the mai!Hi!»eturer« und save money, A Few Articles "Sou Shoaid "CT*o :-- Use Gibbs' Sheep Dip Use Richmond and Co, London, Gas Stove? lies Henry Wells Oil Co. (London) Oih ;_^...ior : . r m&chinojßS?, Oaej J Holna aud Sons' B cyclea, "The! Hollis," easy tcrma Uae « MoP-HBUnd (Balfast) Field and Garden Seeds Use aju.ch... ' a tforub Exterminator cs> Ctv lfonuau Thistles XJ > Know P»- (Mi-.bourne) Spray Fumpaib th@ Orchard U li i«, b ( Melbourne) loeecticidas-oi Ameiican Bijght Uae Preeervaiis for preserving Baiter Use Petulnma ( mftica's be^t) laonbatore for raising Chickens Use Kemp's M>eep Branding Maaid to brand your sheep Use Jadoo Fibre to grow Pot: Pla^a Use Clark's O»lf Feedera to rear Calvea i Use Tworton'a Egg Preservative to preserve j ■Kgg* Use ii-j»ipthorne's CrusheJ Ponrs an ' Poultry Spice in the Poultry Yard Come to me for Flour, Bran. Pollard, Oats Oirck Wheat, Potaloee, Chaff. fc 16 Smoke Kqw Venua



25. OCX) I rss«; tn Tnrs colon's .. Li ffIPS lli THEY BURN LIGKI'fE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 2ft NO SETTING IIEQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked out n the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Oast Iron or Cop er Boilers. The Oopp-jr Boilers are large and Ti . aui REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers. Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from * the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, Princks Street, DUNEBIN. ""iMPORTANT^OTrcIT DON'T FORGET mO Call and £cc our Stocks of FANCY GOODS, suitable foi PBESENTS, and those J>fflparing fof Friends should see us foi BEDSTEADS, BEDDING, AND ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLD FCfiHISHINGE PBUA.MBUkA.TGB3 PIANOS, EWING MACHINES FANCY CHAIRS < DRAWING ROOM /^^3SS^M ' DINING ROOM WICKER CHAIRS. lURFITURI, Etc. Carpets* Linoleums, Rugs, Mats, Etc. U. T APR VEC—A LARGE:ASSORTMENT OF BAMBO VERANDA BLINDS T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Aeoadb. ■iimiiii—■—■—»imiii«>—i—m law—w niiwi mm* ii iii ii ii mil < wni i in i i mm OUE COMPLIMENTS TO LADIES RESIDING IN THE COUNTRY, And we beg to remind them thai; oar GREAT ANNUAL SALE OF ENTIRE EXISTING STOCKS (including Balance of oar Lovely * Summer Goods) IS NOW ON! NOW ON "TCTE ARE PROUD TO THINK THAT THE FIRM OF 1 W. STRANGE & CO. is as highly thought of in the Country as it is in Town, and our particular ddsire is that LADIES RESIDENT IN THE COUNTRY should participate in the benefits offered by this Great Sale ? Those 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., Postal note or Postage Stamps will do) and Post to ua m 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 sore we will be as careful in selecting the goods you ask for as if you were present In person at one 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, Woollenßj Men's and Boys' Clothing, and Hundred's of Other Lines. SRKD FOB A CATALOGUE, Well illustrated and attractively pre pared, it will be sure to please you. May be had post-free on application. Come up for the Sale by all means if you cadj but, ii you can't why then SHOP WITH US BY POST! We have Hundreds r»E Posfc Customers. Why shouldn't you be one, too ? W. STRANGE & CO.. CSBBIS'DGHUROH. *



New Premises, New Premises. SALE! SALE ! SALE! THE OLD MUST GIVE PLACE TO THE NEW. rTUfE BUILDERS being" ready to commence operations to^buildj OUR MOW PREMISES, we have decided ffto clear [several* LINES of^GOODS in lieu of removing them, For one Month we will give sach rebate to" our Customers tha%* will eventuate in "clearing the lot. KLECTJBO-PLATKD WARE.—AII Genuine Goods. BOHEMIAN GLASSWARE. ' • FENDERS & EIRE IRONS.—Splendid Value, ALSO—The Whole of our Stock of WALL PAPERS at present ia^hoj'racke, To those who^wisb^to decorate their homes, nowfia the time. W. H. COLLINS & CO., HARDWARE EMPORIUM, * | EAST (STREET, ASHBURTON, Telephone—l 4 and|fls. P.O. Box—-3>5. H H Isaasi ikasi FSTS OF DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, GIDDINESS, &c. They possess three grand qualities, being y^ &J> §~4 |~< I I \f SAFE AND CERTAIN, The Schoolmistress, St. Anne's Schoci, Wandsworth, writes as follows. wMy mother and eldest sister have taken your Pills for years fcr bilious attacks and sick headaches, and Lavo always found them most beneficial.'*^ Manufactured only at 78, New Oxford Strcst, Lomian. Sold by all Chemists and Mcdidno Vondor& WILLTAM PATCHING, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON', FADDOR AND HARNESS MAKBK. IJIARMERB AND OTHERS WHO REQUIRE RELT4BLE HAND SEWN SADDLERY & HARNESS Should remember that I have a competent stuff of harness makers and saddlers iv mj employ, and that all work is done on the premises. FIT. AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. HOFSE COVERS.—AII horse covers supplied by ma are made on the premises, ard ti eir construction only the best materials are used, and all arc huad-sewn. A LARGE STOCK OF Oilskins, Machine Belling, Rope, Tents, Etc ALWAYS IN STOCK. REPAIRS EXECUTED PROMPTLY & AT MODERATE CHARGES. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TB the Moab RELIABLE House for GOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. 0 aim is to give you bhe best value for little money. HONESTY ia oui Polic We ml! not Guarantee you an article unless we know it will giva you every^Safcis aotiion, One TrialJi all we aak—Our Goods Sell themselves. «"*«•■■*•• tJ^ s •iiiibiiiiimi \mttm «■»«"»*»— j. MELLOR, (CANORED BTREF ASHBUFTDN



NOT EVEN ... i N ABSENT-MINDED BEGGAE • . . FORGETS THAT SHEARMAN BROS.' SPECIALTY IS Pure Ceylon Teas, Or that they keep the largest SUPPLIES in all kinds and qualities G-QXNGr, SOUTH of the line, But they have other LITTLE THINGS BEHIND THEM, SUCH AS GROCERIES, . IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE EEAMtDLWARE, CROCKERY, BSUSHWABE; WINEB & SPIRITS, By purchasing the above Goods fromjfus at gthe lowMt Oath Prices dpr Friends will always find it PAY! PAY! PAY!



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TmOß§ TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be uaadta for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. ' SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Gwfc. or 2 Owt. SACKS. Orders received b/ JE'RXKIOIJAMDJDR BROB,, X^mUet*., DAVID THOftfAB, OR IXHLJB2 J$,Z. FARMERS CO-OPJBRA.TIVE "TtiHOOIATION OJF 1 CANTERBURY, Limited., CANTERBURY FEOZEN MEAT ARD DAIRY PBODUCI EXPORT .COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOOTH Secretary. LABTI4 DAYS OF A DEEWORR'S GREAT SALE OF High Class Drapery, Clothing & Boots, mm tnt ■■■■ llll | l , lll lIIM , M |, TMMENSE SUCCESS .OF THIS GREAT S4L3. SHOP CROWDED DAILY. Lace Curtains from ... ... ... Is lid per pair Magnificent lot of New Prints... ... ... 4|d per yard. Ladies' Black Drosa Goods very much reduced. Ladies' Jackets, formerly 30s, 40s, and 50s, now I2s*6dand 15a. Ribbons, 1080 yards, at 4^d and 6d, less than half price. Ladies' dollars ... ... ... ... Id each. Ladies' Gloves from ... ... ... ... 3d per pair. Ladies' Corsets from Is, la 6J, la lid, worth doable. Ladies' Shoes (guaranteed) 5s 9d, worth 8s 6d. Ladies' Boots and Shoes of all kinds, genuine bargains. , Blankets ab greatly reduced prices. Flannels at less than old prices, notwithstanding the rise in wool. Contingent Ties and Medals in great variety. Men's Salts, Colonial mado .. ... ... 223 6d Suits to order from ... ... ... ... 60s and 70i Dressmaking in Full £wing. Satisfaction Guaranteed, AGENT FOR CRESCENT BIOYCLE3. BEST MADE—£I7 lOS. : 100,000 SOLD LAST YEAR.— ANDREW ORE. BAST H. M. JONES. sraEBT BICYCLES. BICYCLES =B I CYCLE S.== TTAVING EECEIVID A SHIPMENT OP THE FAMOUS "ARENA" CYCLES, I am prepared to offer these Machines at a very Low figure Jto secure quick Sale and Prompt Returns, THESS Cycles are Well-Made, Up-to-Date, Strong, Rigid, Light and Easy Running, and fitted with Morgan and Wright Tyres, and rq tal to any;£2o in the market. These Bicycles are offered at the very Low Price of v £IQ CASK. TERMS OAN BE ARRANGED. THIS is an opportunity to secure a well-built serviceable Machine afe Bad-jßock Prices. I am prepared to indent those Cyclep, Ladles' or Gentlemen's, a a lower price. TERMS ON APPLICATION. ORDER EARLY FOR NEXT SEASON. Agent for Milner and Fhowpson's Organs an d Pia no s . H. M. JONES. |



J. L. HIGGS, PAINTIB, PAPERHANGER, SIGNWKITKK, Me. BUSINESS PiboPiiti! rrqnirfni? Sign writing would find it to tfcelt interest to consult J. h. HIGGM, ss hb does th» wirk himsylf, therefore there is no second profit to pay. His ability is well known us fomc Jy ai^uwritrr to Mr .7. VvYson, with wh m ha has severed all connection. E: TIMATUb UIVEK FHJLF. F c all classes of {.ainting aid 1 0060 deco-ations. oiignsm WALL PAPKBb, ira stcek. rJANGRED^gT£iEET. ABI^L CO;- FSCTTONERY mHB RE i ESH vl W P RO^as reception ol Ladies are now comptaved. Fru\6 Salad, Ice Cream, Summer Drinki and all the latest Fruits in seaeua *t th Misses Pages 5 New Shop, lately 000 ipkd by Coopxb B»cg, East Street, next Oraighead & BerrjAun. 1 99 H. Undrew-., Je, vmvaa,



1 H. UxNDBIIiL AftD CO., THDRNISHING UNDERTAKERS JP URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. ODANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Pohehed Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath* n'Stock. •*—-; Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also oare of MrT. Andrews, East Eelb. a 2 LOOK~~" CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMEB'S COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled daring the" la twelvemonths, IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam •*ad Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Canto onry Flour Mill?, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS t WRITE FOR PRICES TO G. T. PAEK, MOUNT SOM R3. TO ALL MY OLD CLTENTS FARMERS, AND OF ASHBURTON COUNTY.: I BEG to inform you that! have severed my connection with the Canterbury Mill, which was undf r my management for over seven years, and have PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which is the property of the Bank of New Zealand Asset* Board, is still trading under the name of Roilitt & Co, so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask yon to address all ordera to THOMAS ROLLITU WAKAISUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBUBTON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleased to supply you with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAN & SHARPS, *& lowest current rates. FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, I have arranged to keep a supply of Flour] Bran, and Sharps at the Stores of the N.Z. Farmers' Association, West Street, when Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholders can leave their Wheat and get Floor, Brut, and Sharps in exchange. THOMAS' ROLLITT. WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 285 ASHBURTON. FjjOiv&.y « «e> <C J- £ Him Sam §!§iSg> Sound the PURE CEYLON OS BLENDED A TE D KNOWN—Jam Jars— Mason's Finest Jars, pints 4s 9J, quarts 5s 6d» half-gallons 6a 9cl per dozen, jelly Tumblers 03 &i per dozen, Largest Stocks and Lowest Prices at Flexchbr ! Bbos. MISS CARSON. mEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL For terms, etc., apply at Reeidonce, Corner of Wills and William Streets neur Wakanui Road East.