ANTARCTIC EXPLICATION.

The liorehgTeviiik Expedition Pre»B Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. London, December 8 At: a meeting of the Royal Colonial lust late Mr Saville Kent; read an | interesting paper upon Australian! natural history, Lord Loch presided, and in the course of a discussion said he trusted the Institute would support i the proposed Antarctic exploration. He believed the colonies strongly ; favoured the exploration of the south polar regions. In this connection it may be men tioned that Mr Borchgrevinck, who some time aga visited Australia with the object of raising funds towards the scheme, is expected to start from England in July next. His party will include several scientific men. ;t is intended to land at Port Adair, and thence proceed to the South Pole on snow shoes. Mr Borchgrevinch proceeds to Nor way at Ohriktmas to prastice snow shoeing. ______„__

CROWN LAND SALES.

At Timaru on Wednesday, two sections of rural land in the Rangitata survey district were offered for sale for cash at public auction. They are situated on the north eastern bank of the Rangitata river, about two miles from the Etiing Station. One was not sold there being no bid. Block Blnek VIII, p«t reserve 135, 32a 2r, upset £1 15s per acre, was sold to Mis J. Stud holme, junr., at the upset. Tenders were opened at the Land Office on Thursday for several conservation reserves on the north and south banks of the Kiagi tata Island. The following were accepted : - Sections 2879, si, block VI, Goraldiue; 2880. 324 a, block IX., Kapunatiki; 2881, 440, block I, Coldstrea'.n ; and 2882, 131 a, block IV,, Col istream, J. Studholme, junr. Sections 2883, 257*. and 2854, 233», block 11., Kapunatiki, Jo 3. Page. Sections 2885, 21a, 2885, 52*, and 3891, 39a, block IV., Geraldiae, Henry Wright,' janr. Sections 2892, 200 a, and 2898, 135 a, block VIII., Geraldine, J. R. Brodie. There are twelve sections still open. A ballot was taken at the Land OiEse on Thursday for a number of forfeited sections on lease in perpetuity, Highbank settle ment, with the following results : — Section 14, block II , 25p, at 7s 5d f Archie McAllister. Two applicants. Section 16, block 11., 10a, at 6a Bd, Andrew Woods. Sight applicants. Bection 31, block il., 50a, at bs 9J, Jos. McGsrr. Seventeen applicants. Section 48, block 11., 10a, at 6* BJ, Alice McGirr. Eight applicants. Section 50, block 11, 10', at 7a 41, Mar garet McAlister. Seven applicants. Section 54, block 11, 10a, at 6s sd, .Fas. Woods, eenr. Eight applicants. Section 59, block 11, 10* at 6a sd, Chas. Hunter. Eight applicants. Section 63, block 11, 10a, at 6s 6d, John J Stack. Eleven applicant. Section 64, bhcfc 11, 10a, at 6s 6i, Mary A. Stuck. Ten applicants. AH the above sections are described as first-class land. Sec ion 66 was not selected, and two village sections of Is e»ch are stilt open for selection.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(Ws do not hild ourselves responsib'e for tho opinions exposed by our correspondents.

THE OLD AGE PENSIONS BILL.

TO THE EOITOR. Sm, —The motion of Mr Brown in com mittee of the House of Representatives, that the title of this Bill should be altered bj inserting the words "compassionate allow ance " ia lieu of the word " pensions," which has been negatived, is suggestive of the evil effects which will necessarily follow in the event of this Bill becoming law. The recipient of this "pension," which ia really charitable aid, becomes entitled to it as a righfc, notwithstanding the fact that he may h.ve done no'hing whatever making him worthy to receive it, and it is quite evident that a fresh avenue is thrown open to the moat unscrupulous classes of the community to further impose upon the taxpayers. The Acb, if passed, must necessarily discourage thrift amongst the poorer classes. It will , make it inadvisable for a working man to acquire a homestead or an allotment and cott'ige, or to invest hsa savings in bank or elsewhere, because by so doing his pension will be decreased by the amount of the income derived from such i investment It wi^l encourage people to whom property or money has been left to squander such property or money in extra i \rga'C<", because by retaining it they lose their right to thia pen3ron. It will make it profitable to every claimant, and necessary to many, to fraudulently transfer arty property or money they may have acquired to mrmbers of their f tmily or friend?, in order to bring themselves within the pro visious of the Old Aga Pensions Bili j and, in short, it will open the way to endless abuses. While it may be conceded that persons in destitute circumstances fchou'd be temporarily supported and assisted by theii fellow citizens or colonists, such assistance can only bo considered ohari'able aid, or a compassionate allowance, and anything in Ihe nature of a pension or a right should surely acc:ue to all, and include those who pay the taxe3 to provide for such pensions, —lam, etc., G.M.J.

THE ASHBORTON GUARDIAN : SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, ; 18ft.

Printed and Published by the Ashbnrton Publishing Company, Limited, *t their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street Ashburton. SATURDAY, DECEMBER U, 1897



IMPURE BLOOD 1$ the Cause of very many of the Ills to which Flesh is Heir. Ayer's Sarsaparilla purifies, vitalizes and enriches the Blood, as testified to by Mr. W. J. Pickering, Storekeeper, Breeza, New South Walos s who sends his portrait and tells the following interesting story: "In the year 1890 my ankle broke out, and I went to a doctor who told me I was suffering from blood poisoning. He prescribed for me but did me no good, and I tried several other physicians without benefit. 1 went into St. Vincent's? Hospital, Sydney, and after a month's treatment there came out worse than ever, feeling greatly discouraged. I suffered temoiy tor four years, until my wife, hearing of your Sarsaparilla, got me a bottle. She persuaded me to give it a thorough trial. Soon I noticed that the sore on my ankle began to heal, then the pain diminished, and after a course of six bottles I became as well as ever I was in my life, and I remain in the feeStEvervb 1 ody for miles around here knows what tribulation I went through. I now recommend Ayer's Sarsaparilla to all who suffer with impure blood, and I am glad to say that it has done good to all who have tried it. Be sure that you get the original Ayer's Sarsaparilla and b8 not deceived by the numerous imitations of this wonderful medicine. Prepared by Dr. J. O. Ayer & Qo-, liQwell, Mass., IT. S. A.



SA.IVDEIK. Sc »o»s Euca lypti Extract. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe,



There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government



be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we tate:— It is proved by testa by the Medical Ciinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz, Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr; Mossier, Director of the Medical Clinics at Greifswaltl, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids resinous and other substances, adherent primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant All crude oils, or to called Kucalypti Extracts are to be cWsed according to the named j authorities, among the turpentines, which are abnndoned long since as an ntetnal udicament. Those crude oik, or so called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible : 1 By their deficiency in pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density through the presence of acids. 3 By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of rpsina and tennaf es. If these crude oil?, so called eucalypt extracts, are applied hy mistake in cases of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, incernal liflamations, dysentery, etc., the con equences are moat appalling. For safetys akeaskaIwaysforSANDER&SON'SEOCA YPTI EXTRACT.—Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS.



CLARKE'S fi 41 PILLS are warranted to cure Gravel, Pains in the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years. In boxes 4a 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Company, Lincoln England.



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY, ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY. ON THURSDAY instead of SATURDAY, A»d will be open until 4 p.m. on Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, j Manager ] WANTED KNOWN—French serges in navy, black and maroon, at Is 6d worth 2* 6d i dress goods, from lOd per yard single ooatumes, reduoed fmm Aba to 7s 6d ■UiStu and liaings, all reduced—At A



JUST Fanny, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6a lid, usu-Uiy 8-j 9J.—Mklloe's Zca landia Booh Store. LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITY SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashbnrtoa District, 8« S A h E Xt JEWifiLLEB, EAST STREF.T, ASHBUFfON, | i AZAHUS Patented System enaurt }.J comfort and correct) eigho. Dont poll yocr eyeb by using badly fitting spectacles. "kozie~^ea~ IS BEST, JOHN O»R & Co., Agoats,



Publ c INoiijas. ~a7%arren, BASK E TMAKBE, T^TBXT E. W. Hail'a, Herbalist, (ocarly opposite Arcade), i TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. I ALL KINDS of WICKERWOFK Made to Order and Repaired. 12 20 P. JONAS" BKGS to • Notify the Farmers and Butchers of Ashburton and Surround ing District that he has Opened up Bu»iDfSß in the Premises adjoining Hanmer B-ad '! raves' Stables aa a Cash Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, and HORSE HAIR n large or small quantities. % Office Days—Tuesdays, and Saturdays



Seed Potatpe*. CHAMPION—A very heavy cropper of first-class quality. BREEZE'S PROLIFIC—The besb Potato for light land. LAPSTOKE or VICTORIA KIDNEY from Orari—The Potato Growers there all use these f r early market, being heavy yield* ra of best quality. BATH KIDNEZ~I he general favorite. I J'ARLY RUBY, MAONUM BONUM, j SNOWFLAKE, etc., and Table Potatoes, best quality, lowest prices. BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF, OATS, Reduced in Price. J. THOMAS, HAVBLOOK STREET. Baker Bros. Tj^URNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakanal Road »nd Oass Street* and at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory, Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISiTE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 69.



DRINK DELICIOUS Sff fIH I /I Sjb ■ IP PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLVOUR, AND BLEND. Packed in Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS ~Wr~H7~^a^ELANU,~" BEGS to inform his customers and the public that he has removed from Tailored Street, to the OLUB OYSrER AND FRIED FISH SALOON, BURNETT STREET (Next the Club) SPECIAL ROOM FOR LADIES. Where hob dinners or hot suppers can be got, at any time. Fresh Fish aod Smoked Fiah y Express every night. POULTRY A SPECIALTY. 9 23 ~" ~~ERJiD. "mAKEIg7~~" T3ROKER & COMMISSION AGENT. j Barrytown Flab Gold Mining Shares and Auckland Gold Mining Shares for Sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. FRED MAKEIG, Arcade



THE TEA OF THE AGE SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. mRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVI NO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, frst, BSSOB Bjckef^oh reports tha SAXON TEAS is absolutely Pure and of good quality *" WOOLSToN " STEAM WOOL WORKS, CHRISTCHUBCH. (Established 1868.) FTIJBE Undersigned begs to notify that he is JL Scouring as heretofore. Squatters' consignments to the Cbristehurch or Woolston Station will receive prompt attention. Quick despatch and Lowest. Rates.; T. YORK. 10 99



DENTAL NOTICE. I Mr S. B. Seymour. | Mr C. W. Seymour. iyTE.SS|R|S S|EY|MOUR & SON Surgeon Dentists, Chris tchurch, Have opened a branch of their business in Ashburton. Mr C. W. Seymour may be conaulted at their rooms in Burnett Street, next J. T. Mitchell's Photographic Studio, and opposite the Club. n 30 November 1897. SUMMER HAS COME. AFTER a beak uncompromising Spring we have worked into better weather, | ur.d with it announce the arrival of NEW SHIPMENTS of choice goods for Summer Wear. Just landed—The new cycling corset for Ladies* wear. The P.D. corset in two qualities. Straw Hats of beautiful designs and shapes



SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. EHE CELEBRATED & BEST BFANL MANUFACTURES FEOM CHOICEST VIRGIN A LEAP Stud Notices THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION KING OF QUALITY Will Stand at Owner's Farm, Willowby,, and travel Longbeach, Wakanui, Westerfield and Aahburton Forks Districts, Will be ab Newman's Stablea every SATURDAY. KING OF QUALITY is a dapple bay, rising five years old, bred by Mr R. Sawn, North Taieri. He is a colt of great substance and power, with many points to recommend him fco a breeder, has splendid feet and pisterns, also great bone, ulean and flowing with nice silky hair—the true badge of a well bred Clydesdale. He is a prime mover, haa good temper, and sound con stitution. His aire is Lion King, by British Lion, imported by Mr Hugh Rae, from Scotland, by Argyle (2567 vol. vi.), dam Darling by Prince of Wales, (673, vol. i) 8 grand dam Maggie, by Lockend Champion (448, vol. i). Lion King was first at Dunedia Show as a three-year-old first at Dunedin in 1894 and i 1895, for horse with three of his progeny. Lion King's dam Scotch Annie (imported from Scotland; 343, N.Z.5.8.) was a mare belonging to an exceedingly favorable strain of blood. She was shown in New Zealand four times, gaining first and champi^m upon each occasion. Her sire was Ivanhoe 2nd (299, 5.C.5.8.); grand sire Ivanhoe Ist (imported ; 113, N.Z.5.8.) He was got by the great Sir Walter Scott, whose breeding needs nncomment. Lion King's sire, British Lion, is so favorably known as fco need no comment. He was considered by competent judges to be one of the best horses ever landed in New Zealand. <f>mn& JA" 8??'' dam, Queen of Quality (608, N Z.b.8.) show yard career is so well and favorably known to breeders, that it is needless to go into details ; suffice it to say she has taken 14 first prizes and seven champions; among the others she was champion mare at the Exhibition Show Dunedin. This career has stamped her as a mare of unusual excellence; her sire is the far-famed Lord Salisbury, who retired from the show ring an unbeaten horse. Queen of Quality's dam Jess, by Ivanhoe (imp. ; 113, S. B.)



New shades in Silks—New shades in Shot Silks. The latest colors from home. 12 new shades in shot ribbona for Hat Trimmings, etc, — pure silk — very low prices. Large and choice assortment of Laces in white, cream, mid hulter colour. Sunshades in endless variety and choice designs for Ladies' and Children. Special purchase of Silk Capes—New and choice designs in Blouses and Blousings, Feathers, Flowers, Summer Hats and Bonnets, Pelisses, Tunics, Overalls, and Pinafores. Cream Silk Stripes and shot effects, light and dark, for blousings. Black and colored Serges, Sicilians and Grenadines. && The DreßS stock is the stock of the place. Embroidered Cashmere ant] Cotton Hos-e. Belts, Beltings and Belt Clasps in endless variety. Special makes in bead trimmings, guipures, etc.—The best 2s 6d four stud Kid Gloves in Canterbury now offering. Children's Millinery and Clothing in endless variety and choice designs. lOOdozen fine Cambric and Fancy Handker chiefs—some in fancy boxes for Christmas gilts. Ladies* Bows and Ties, Fronts, Ribbons, and Frillings. One of the largest and choicest assortments of new Gossamers and Veilings. Gentleman's Ties, Scarves, Hats, Collars, Handkerchiefs, Tennis Shirts in the latest stylesl W. H. "COLLIER, "THE CORNER,"



King of Quality aa a yearling gained first prize at Taieri Show, and second at Dunedin and as a three-year-old first at Taieri and second at Dunedin. It will be seen from the above that King of Quality is descended from the purest atrains of prize-taking Clydesdale blood, and cannot fail to make a name for himself as a sire. Terms : £4 4s; £2 2s at end of season, balance when mare proves in foal. Season mares, £3 3s. Groomage fee, 5?. All mares changing hands first owners held responsible. Good grass paddocks ab owner's farm, as per arrangement. All care taken, but no responsibility. GEORGE GRIOE, ■ , , , Proprietor, Willowby Groop la barge, G, Grip, J»ar,



WANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at Mellob's, for fourteen days <?nly. YTTANTEDKnown, Mellob's Bargain f T Sale now on. Come early, Übil (}ren'ißfcrftp« Is Bd, usually 2s 6a,



Stud Notices. rglO Stand this eeaeou at Flemiugton JL Waterton and Longbeach, THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE BTALLION THE WORKMAN. The Workman is a dark brown horse, standing 16 hands£3 inches, with splendid action, and measuring a good twelve inches below the knee. His eire, Lord Dunmore, imported from Scotland., dam Boag'e Annie, (573) by Kilbowie, imported ; grand dam, Jeanie Deans, by Pride of |Scot!and, im ported ; greab grand dam, Maggie Craig (262), imported from Scotland. FEES—Four Guineas. Groomage fee 6s. ALSO, THE PUKBBREDICLYDBSDALE STALLION FEDERATION, WILL STAND IN ASHBURTON EVERY SATURDAY. Federation in a dark bay horse standing 16 hands 3 inches, by The Workman, dam Brisk 11, by Lord Beaoonetield ; grand dam Brisk I, by Lincolnshire Traveller, great «rand dam Bloss (166 N.Z. stud book), by King Fergus, imported. FERS—Three guinea*, Groomage fee 5a For further particulars see ALEX. DAVIDSON Groom in charge, ALSO, THE CARRIAGE STALLION NORFOLK LAD, by Camel. Will stand the season at Flemington, Waterton and Longbeach. FEES—Two guineas. Groomage fee 6s. Grazing for mareg can he arranged for. J. 0. N. GRIGG, 9 180 Longbeach.



TO TRAVEL the Ashburton and Sur rounding Districts, THE TROTTING STALLION TORONTO, By Texas, out of Firelight, by Traduoer. Terms : Guarantee, £3 10s; Season, £2 Groomage Fee, ss. For further particulars apply to WILLIAM BEGG, ! 96 Ashfcou. TO stand at Bazaar Stables, Ashburton and travel surrounding districts th magaificient looking TrottiDg Carriftg Stallion NEW YORK. New York by Emerson, dam Kitty ; Kitty by the Peer, out of Kathleen (Tradueermare.) Kitty took First and Champion Prizes at Metropolitan Show in Carriage Class. Emerson, by Berlin (imported), dam Queen Emma (imported.) New York's sire Emerson won the Cup and | Stallion R>aceof7Qaovs jtwo miles, and trotted second in Adding ton Stakes, which he would undoubtedly have won but for over-reaching and breaking his shoe. Emerson took First Prize, Chris church ; First at Rangiora ; two Firsts, Hawke's Bay, all in Carriage Class. New York took First Prize at Titnaru in Carriage Class, beating stock I y Benin, &c. He is rising six years, stands sixteen h*uds three inches, with plenty of the best of bone, combined with good action ; is tha right, class of horse to ge^good, useful and saleable horses New York can Bhow at any time sufficient speed to warrant >hu conclusion that if put in train.ng he could make a very creditable record, which he can scarcely fu.il to transmit to his stock. Seasoa— £2, payable January Ist, 1898. Guarantee—£3. All mares sold or exchanged must be paid for by the person who eugages them to the Horse. Groomage Fee, 55., to be paid at first service. TREVURZA BROS., Proprietors. r 99



THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, MIDDLERIGG PRINCE, Will stand this season as under :— Monday and Tuesday at Wakanui. Wednesday night at Mr J. Jamieaon'a farm, Ash ton. Thursday night at Mr E. Stoddart's far , Willowby. Returning to Trevurza Bros. Bazaar Stables, Ashburton, on Friday nights till 2 p.m. on Saturdays, MIDDLERIGG PRINCE, by Middle rigg, out of Magnolia, is a beautiful Brown color, rising Five Years, and stands 17 hands high, with beautiful symmetry, and plenty of bone, and hair of the best quality. He was bred by Mr John Bong, Middlerigg, Brookside. He took first prize as a two and three-year-old at Leeston, and first at Courtnay Show as a three-year-old, against all comers. For full particulars, etc., see cards. All mares changing hands, first owners held responsible. Tkbms—Season, £3 3s ; guarantee, £4 4b. Groomage fee ss, payable at first service. PETER STEWART, Seaview, Wakanui. Further particulars from W. MoLAUCHLAN, 5 41 Groom in cl atge BLAoiwOOD ABDALLAH, Sire of the moat record and winning horses in New Zealand, TT7ILL stand this Season at Ashburton, VV and travel the neighborhood.



BLACK GATE, By Blackwood Abdallah—dam Misi Cave. Will stand at Kolmar, Lyndhurat, and travel the Mount Somers, Alford Forest, Methven, and Rakaia districts. For Terms and further information apply to , : MAX FRIEDLANDER, j 9 196 Or Grooms in Charge. TO TRAVEL the Wakauui, Newlands, Seafield, Kyle, Ohertsey, Doric and Rakaia Districts, and stand at H. Bribton's Stables, Ashburton, from Friday till Monday i THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, PEINCE CHARLIE. PRINCE CHARLIE is a datk chestnut, 16 hands 3^ inches high, powerfully built with a magnificent set of legs, with splendid bone, and an abundance of hair of the right sort. His stock is well known and need no comment. Prince Charlie is by Prince, by Young Banker I. (imp.) from Scotland — dam Lady Don, by Glenroy. No. 400, New Zealand stud book. He was a prize winner as a three, four, and five-year-old, and second to Rob Roy (champion) afc Leeston last year. For fuller particulars see cards. Tennis: Season £3, payable January 1, 18§8, guarantee aa per agreement with groom in charge. Groomage fee ss, payable first service. All mares changing hands, first owner held responsible. All mares changing hands will-be charged for as in foal. For farther particulars, apply groom in charge. 6 J. THOMPSON; Or, JOHN BRAWLE?, 915S Proprietor, *



SPECIAL LINES. "Special Purchases." JQ DOZEN Ladies' Hats, in F ancy SfcrftlVß Rnd g ftilonj &fc Hftlf Price> Usual Frices-l* 6d to 8 S Pel. Special P,ices-O<l to 3* lid NEW PATTBfiN CRETTONNES, <s<l per Yard. U aaa l Prioe-^d. ALL LI.JNBN T ABLINGS FOE lljd. Uaual Price~l» 3d. FOR In oa. Usual Price— 1« Bd. WHITE TUB-KISH- TOWELS SidtBAOH. WONDERFUL VALUE. LADIES' HEMSTITCHeF HANDKERCHIEFS S5» lid per Dozen. Utual Price—4s 6d PRINTS, NAINSOOKS, PLIBSE CREPONS, bPJUHaMDUD A»SOK,I?JMIISNX At Lowest Prices. A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANCRED STREET



THE "DUNLOP" CYCLE FOR NOTHING. mHK Competition for this high grade bicycle hu now closed. The v™"l c * drefß °* the person who has come nearest to th« number or mi,en of bicycles sold by ug in Australasia daring the last three years, will be announced as early as powsibie. Whoever the fortunate winner is, the " ljuclop " Cycle will tfake A VEJiY MCX CHEISTMAS PRESENT. BEFORE baying your Christmas and New Year Gifts, we would like to alipw you our Cycling Noveltiee. It is .very aDnoying after giving a present to find it is something your Mend already has. If your friend cycles-you can easily ascertain whether the machine has a nice Lamp, Bell, Cyclometer, Toolbag, etc. Any of the«e accessories would be acceptable, f-bould you wish to make a more expensive present we can offer you a good reliable wheel at Mieloweat possible price. Being sole agents in New Zealand for Humber, Danlop, Singer, Ariel, Atalantaletc, Cycles,we can give you* larger and more varied assortment to choose from than you can obtain elsewhere. We return your money if your purchase is not approved on receipt of goods This practically means that everything is sent on approval. We will Bend nicely illustrated catalogues posted to any address on receipt of a post card. It is no trouble to us to show our goods to any one who will favor us with a visit, whether they wish to purohaae or not. The Au stial Cyole Agaiicy, Ltd., THE LARGEST CYCLE DEALERS IN AUSTRALASIA |N.Z. ADDRESSES : COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH; 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN 3 AND 61, LAM ETON QUAY, WELLINGTON.



TOS. E; KILWORTH & SON ENGINEERS, BBIDGE WORKS, ABEBUBTOF, » TJNDERTAKE all k pnds of Engine Work, all kinda* of Millwright's Work, General Engiiieeringr, Woodworking*, F& Black smithing*. ■'KILWORTH & SOJN, ASHBUBTON.



= PURE SEEDS. — T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 26!bs to 441bs to the bushel; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, HJlbs to 16|!bs to the bushel; also, best GLOVERS, dressed by nay own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO—HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISH CLOVERS! TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc, D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed in my hands for SALE either in Ashburtcn or elsewhere. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. David Thomas, ASHBURTON.



BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. LANDE^f^ND SO EXPRESS OYOEiE WORis, BURNETT STREET (next The 01 üb;) The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop in Ashburfcon. IMMENSE Stock of New and Second-hand Bicycles on handlab prioei which will defy competition. SECOND-HAND MACHINES AT £210s, £310s, £5, £6, £7, £8 £10, £12^MtJST BE CLEARED. ' * Large Stocky Outer Covers and Tabes. Also, Lampa, Bella, Baddies, Toe Olipi, and everything connected with the Biovole Trade. CHEAPEST EVEg OFFERED IN nM ZBAUNP, 10 179



Business Notices LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT bOMEKS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the last twelve months. IT 18 USED EVERYWHERE. This Co») is the Best *nd Cheapest Strain and Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Faotory *nd C*nter bury Floar Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO O. T. PAKE, MOUNT SOMERS.



PALM AND JOKO TEA INDIAN AND OEYLON. OUR 2s 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) fa noted for producing 200 large Tea Onps of firat-rato Tea to the pound. This is the Tea Mr George Jameaon told oo largely. OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the monej. OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in oar empties. ' Imitation is ainoerest flattery,' but the public should see they get the genuine article. Retau rrom all the principal Store* keepers, WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO-, 155 Colombo Stbkkt, Ohbibtohuboh



JUST Received, a Consignment of th Celebrated "NEW YORK LEVEE WATCHES. ONLY 1O» 6d. To be obtained only from G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton.,



NEW SADDLERY BUSINESS. TANORED STREET, Next to J. Tasker, Butcher A. HENRY WISHES to inform the farming com munity and general public, of having commenced business in the above premises, and hopes by Btrict attention to business, combined with the beet of work manship and moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public patronage. All harness manufactured on the premise! of the bests material and guaranteed hand sewn. Experienced workmen sent to any part of the district at the shortest notice. HORSE HAIR AND BEESWAX bought in any quantity. rTj, henrt, 10 35 Manager.



B. DUCKWOETH & SON, TTNDEBTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and Vj Upholsterers, Funerali conducted at the following prioes :— Covered Coffins, with hearse and coach complete, from £7 10s. Polished Coffin, silver plated furniture, Children from £2 10s BOHNBTS StbEKT, AsKBGBTON Residence—Opposite Fire Br, grd Station. 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIKL. SEEDS. SEEDS. TfOR PRESENT SOWING, If\ TONS BED CLOVER. 1 Q TONS COW GRASS. fc TONS WHITE CLOVER. X TONS ALSYKE CLOVER. X TONS GIANT RAPE. X TONS TURNIPS, (aU Taiieties.) Carters choice English and Colonial grown AT REDUCED PRICES. Send for Samples. 30,000 CABBAGE PLANTS. J. SEALY & CO. 9 57



G. K. ASKIN, TANCRED STREET, TMTACHINIST k CYCLE (MECHANIC CYOLJSS CAREFULLY REPAIRED. ALL WORK GUARAnMbD. * >'v 10 ISO BOOTS, Boots, Boot*, vonderfolly chmp ►t Mkllor's Zeftluidift Boob Store.