The Ashburton Guardian.

price : One Penny

Fol xxi. no. 5003

AsiJßUirroN : Tues.lav, January 2, 1900,

TRANSVAAL WAR.

HOW THE BOERS GET INFORMATION

A Natal correspondent of the London Daily Mail telegraphs :— It has been ascertained beyond doubt that a large number of Natal Dutch have been actively assisting tha Boers by carrying in formation to the commanders. Among the prisoners taken at Elands Laagte there is supposed to be a considerable number of theßO Dutch subjects of the Qieec. Ibis believed that the large number of msualties among the British officers is asorib&ble to their having been pointed out by Natal rebels m the enemy's rack?, who, it 1b cer tain, had taken great pains to acquaint thecißel?es with the appearance and distin guishing marka of the officers' uniforms. The southern portions of Natal are, it is notorious, infested at thi3 moment with traitora, wlo are carrying news to the enemy's c *mp, reporting wbat is being done at Maritzburg and Durban, and showing Boer commanders within the borders aide path's and bridle paths through the oolony. The strictest secrecy is maintained here as to the arriral of (troopships and the depar ture of troops, which ia invariably carried on at night under cover of darknesc. Nevertheless, such information m diligently acquired, and, despito the moat rigorous censorship, it is somehow conveyed to the enemy. The local censer 1b fulfilling an increasingly difficult and onerous task with adm<rable discernment. Innumerable code, cypher, and even apparently innocent tele grams, have been stopped by tho censor, yet bhe enemy gets important information. This points to the indubitable fact that we are surrounded by traitors on aii tides, who aie undeterred !>y the exemplary fate meted out to two of their number at Lady smith.



MISS CARSON. nnEACHER of Pianoforte and Qrgw, Ju For terms, etc., apply ab Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets n«a Wakanui Road East. tq/t Fiank Curtis. | |THE LEADING UP TQ DATE I Watchmakei*» & Jowel'er I JUST ARRIVED FROM HollE NEWJGOOBS 1 FOR ■ CHRISTMAS SEASON. I X HAVE now the largest and best assorted fl X stock m East Street, H INSPECT INSPECT I A fresh consignment of tho lattst and^| most up-to-date styles H m m Roiheram Wafetie» ■ also NICK2.L WATCHES made to ■ my own order These watches are fast biicomiug tb^^ FAVOURITE WATCH m the district for STERLING WORTH AND TIME. KEEPING. LARGE ASSORTMENT ust m of NEW DESIGNS m rings, brooches, bangles, alberta, ladies' chains, etc., etc., m gold and silver. WEDDING RINGS AND KEEPERS of my own make 18 carat, guaranteed best value m town m all sizes and shapes. I have jaat landed a MAC3INE for ALTER NG the above RINGS to ANY SIZE without cutting or m any way injuring the ring. Al beted while yoo wait. REPAIRS AS USUAL, neat), workman like, prompt, and reasonable, FRANK CURTIS, THE LEADING ' ■ i WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER THE PRIZE OLYDESDUiX DRAUGHT STALLIONS PBiNCfi ALEXANDER Jm AND CRAIGIELEE WtU Travel the Aehburton and so^^^^l ing Districts this season. r For terms apply to R. CLABKE, 10 66 or M»q m chirg^^H



FOR SALE CHEAP— Town Fections Noe, 15, 16, md 17, Dob son Street, next to C. Bkid, Coschbuilder.



CiFrs Fob >! he TKOOPS-The War Office m at its wits' end to know what to do with the perfect avalanche of gifts for the troops that is beiog showered upon them. They are devising, m conjunction with the Colonial Office, o, scheme for forwarding and dis tributing them among the men. The Gove rnor is ordering a large supply of bridges m the country for use after tho war is over. Colonial Ammunition —At a meeting of the oommitt c of the Cantt^bary Industrial Association last evening, samptss of ummr nilion made by the Colonial Ammuninon Company, of Auckland, were on view. Buth the military end sporting cartridges were excellently got up, and compared favourably with those imported from Ecgland. Colonel Franca vouched for the quality of both classes being fqual ie the imported article. A Horse That Took To The Water— While two men were driving on the Petarie road, near Napier, the horse attached to the vehicle got the bit. between it teeth and be came uncontrollable. The animal made a bold dash for the inner harbour, and swam about a quarter of a mile out, drawing the cart behind it. The occupants found it im possible to extricate the hcrse, which wub drowned, those m the cart swimming ashore. The vehicle was subsequently brought m j TO THE DEAF.—A rich lady, cured of her Deafness and noises m the head by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, has sent £1000 to his Institute, so that) deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drums may have them free. Apply to Department, N The Institute, " Longcott," Guunersburrg London, W England. ! feb V I <f~ A~~D~A T I O THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY. ANOTHER GREAT TRIUMPH OVE ! " HYDATIDS.", ; A grateful Patient gives unsolicited and valuable testimony to the efficacy of this pteat Herbal K«»rn«»iv. Read carefully and investigate for yourself. 29 Paokingston et., St. Kilda. Mr S A Palmer, Vitadatio Institute, Bourke at. Sir,—As I consider Webbers' Ureat Herbal Remedy, " Vitadatio," has been the sold ! means of saving my life I think the least I \ oan do is to hand you this testimonial, so that I others suffering the same as myself may know that there is a certain reliable cure for them m " Webber's Vitadatio," if it is only given a fair trial. The simple facts of my case are as follows:—For the past 10 years I have I been under the treatment of dootora m Fitzroy and vSt. Kilda, &a well as some of the best m Collins street. Some were of opinion that I was suffering from consumption, whilst others stated it was pleurisy. At any rate they could give me no relief, let alone cure me. You pan easily imagine that I had little hope of ever being cured. But one day I noticed an advertised cure by " Webber's Vitadatio," and the symptoms of the patient beiog Bomewhat similar to my own, I thought I would give it a trial, with the result 'that much taking only two large bottles, I felt after better, and continued the medicine. By the time I had taken eight bottles I was wonderfully recovered, but one day took very ill, and vomited up a lot of slimy matter, which was afterwards examined by the doctor, and pronounced to be Hydatids. I continned to vomit these " Hydatids " for some time, bub at last it died away. This naturally left me weak, but I continued with the " Vitadatio," and gradually my strength returned, until to-day I can honestly state I have never felt better m the whole of my life. I consider "Webber's Vitadatio" a miracle-worker. I am well-known m Fitzroy, and there are many others just as much astonished at my cure as I am. I shall be pleased to speak to anyone and give them my own experience of tha worth of •• Webber'B Vitadatio." You are at perfect liberty to make what use you like of this testimonial. I may add I am now able to do all my own household work; a thing I have ! been unable to do for years.—Yours very gratefully, Mrs) CARRIE HOCKING Witness—G E Richardson, 19/9/99 VITADATIO IS A TRULY WONDER FUL MEDICINE. Vitadatio sold everywhere, 5s 6d and 33 6d Head Office for N.Z— 39 Manneas Street, Wellington. i Ask your Chemist or Grocer for it. WANTfcf iwjown—That J. Moison has received a large supply of i Summer Boots and Shoes, suitable for tha Holidays. They are all of the best brands and makers, and never equalled m Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker ir the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know best what to get. There ! fore the public have no need to^wonder where to go for reliable Boottmnd Shoes. Discount for omh awmat. Repairs done at once. Best Sole lHather used and work' manship, at lay Hail, K»Bt Btreet, Ash burtor,



DUNLOP'S ___ %he C!]c:cc S i i Pure, Wholesome, Fragrant. trl ™c WOtl&» ALL TOBACCONISTS. . f"" ~^~" " ~^^~~~^^2^J



REMOVAL NOTICE. MR <D. SMITHELL, Carpenter, wishes to notify to the Public that he has removed from his late premises to the shop adjoining Mbs Taskeb's Refreshment Rooms. All kinds of woodwork ezeouted m the very best manner. All communications to addressed to C. Smithkll, East Street. 12 58 Established 1880 Telephone 69 BAKER BROS., FURNISHING TTNDIRTAKERB URNISHTNG *-J NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Lates Designs m FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conducted with the greatest oare and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanal Road and Case Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coao Factory. BUSINESS CHANGE. T HAVE arach pleasure m {announcing that I have purchased theT c SADDLERY BUBINESS Lately conducted by Mb J. H. Jamieso't, And respeotfully solicit a continuance of the liberal support accorded to my pre* decesßor. ALL :ORDERSupromptly>xecuted f >nd alllwork: GUARANTEED. Robert Anderson, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON 11 107 BB.A. and T.U.S. Sheep Shears 3s 6d • per pair at Fletchbr Bb^s , Cash Supply Stores. «. ARMER~S and Visitors to ""Ashburton will find Mrs McGregor's Refresh tr.ent Rooms), at the corner of East and Burnett Streets, the most central and beat m town. Hot Luncheons daily from 12 to 2 Tea, coffee and light refreshments at al hours. Confectionery and fruib of the best always m Btock. _ WANTED Known—That Mitchell & Turner have taken Temporary Premises below Mr Burnard's, there to make a display of the largest range of Oilcloths and Linoleums ever shown m Ashburton* BLUE Derwent Potatoes Is 6d per bag, or two bags for 2s lid ; Fig Potatoes Is per Bag. Delivered free within the Beltß.—Fletohbb Bros, Cash Supply Stores. IMPORTANT to Cash Buyers of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, &o. Early Summer Clearance Sale of Seasonable and Reliable Goods. Cash discount at the rate of one shilling m the poujnd to every Buyer of ninepenoe worth and over. Inspection in vited.—B.C. Barrett, late Barrett Bros., The Hall, East Street. 11 206 W"^ ANTED Known-ThaTlhe arrival of the lonic completes our season's importations, whioh are fully double those of previous seasons. Each department ready r big business.—Mitchell & Tubmeb. WANTED Known—That now is the time to make selections of Costumes for the Summer, Full ranges of choice materials m Novelty Colorings. See ours Bt*—Mitchell & Turner fTIHE Newesb Designs m Stamped Mount X Mellick, Moldavian, Countess, Ceylon Ribbon, {Brooklyn, and Lice Work now m Btock. Linen Goods, Colored Linen ; Canvas, Giant, Reliable, Butterfly, and Berlin Wools. Crewel, Leviathan, Embroidery and Knit ting Silks. Floss, Arasene, Perline, Zanzi bar, and Congress Cottons, and all tho eton necessary for Art Needlework to be had at Mbs Aloorn's. LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the Ia twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. I This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Stiean; I md Household Coal m the market,, Used io the Woollen Factory and Oante oury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES so : G. T, PARK, MOUNOO ERS. TTTANTED KNOWN-600Dozan Tamb YV lera Just Arrived per s.s. Gothic. Good strong Tumblers 2s 6d per dozen. Jelly and Jam Jars from 2a 6d per dczsn at Fletcher Bbos. Ashburton and Christ ohuroh. OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (L te of London), VISITS Aehburton and surrounding Dis tricts every four months—viz, March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashbarton. or at Commercial Hotel'



-.THINGS - WOBTH KKOWIHC* / ILUI ll_q mHAT You oan SAVE MONEY [if Jyon Buy your Boots from NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF BOOT 3 AND SHOES, East Street, Ashbarton* BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made to Measure Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment being exercised of the Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Materials ] CHARGES MODERATE. Bring Your Repairs to— NICHOLAS & PICKFOFU Late McDonald & MoDiarmid. E. W. HANMER. NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with the Farmers' Co-operacive Association, have much pleasure m stating that m future I shall carry on my business at the offices and store lately oooupied by the above As eoclation at the corner of West Street and Havelock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises. STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. 132 E. W. HANME CHEAP MONEY! CHEAP MONfiY CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS JF £100 ™ £10,000, ON 7 COUNTRY, CITY, AND . SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At 41 per cent. Terms of repayment of the moßt liberal character, which oan be ascertained on enquiry. t TilOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND " FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Chriatchuroh. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner. WE can nfford|to epend money m adver tising, so much Hondai-Lanka Tea is selling everybody likes it. Smok* New Venua



Nicoll Bros. j Nicoll Brothers, H. F. Nicoll.) tL. A. Nicoll. AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERA AGENTS, CENTRAL AOCTION BOOMS BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF MEROHAJ^DfSE, FURNITURE. & PRODUCE. In oar Rooms every S ATURDAY, commencing at 12.30 p.m. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the district at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed m our hands for absolute sale. FRUIT.—We receive regular consign ments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands. NEW SEEDS always m stock. Including Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and Turnip Seed. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON j COMMISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. Station Books kept and audited We Have various sums of Trußt Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4J and 5 per oenb Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us SKINS & PELTS.—We are buyers at highest market rates, as agents for Messrs } Murgatroyd Bros, Woolscourers and Fell mongers, Christchurch T¥TE ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS' AT HIGHEST MARKEr RATES. nicolllbros., East Street, Ashbarton. FREEZERS. FREEZEKS. TjIARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to suit tneir own convenience, by com municating with us. .NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. THE OHRISTCHUROH MEAT CO Limited ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. 3REATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Niooll Bbos. store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letter' will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS ,



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD 'FREEZING- WORKS ' MANURES, ARE THE BEST TjiOß TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mado for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE OAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 dirt, or 2 Owt. SACKS. Orders received b/ JPEIIISnDI^UNDJ&EI BROH., Limlte<..,| DAVID THOMAS, OR •xhue w.at. farmers co-ojpjsEtA/rrvES A BBOCIATIUN OJF 1 CAJN'T'IfIRBCJItY, Limited., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary. i i Kef Zealand Insnraace Company. BBTABLISHiffID'""! -. 18593 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THEPBEMIKB AJTI) WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY, PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— ,£400,000. \ FIRE AND'MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, IHRBSHLGfG MACHINES, <fco., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RaTES EW. HA.NMBR j AOSNT, ■Bi



Bicycle Harvest. LANDELLS & SON, ENGINEERS & BICYCLE MAKERS BUREETT STREET. Next the CxtJß. TO the Farmers and Jeneral Public of ABhburton,~-We beg to state that we have reaped a harvest m Bicycles, havir jest landed a big consignment of first-class jiggers at £14 10si We are the oldest bicycle firm m Ashburton and intend to uphold our reputation. Agents for White Flyers, Budge-Whit-, worth, Waverleys, Cyclops,' The Parrot, etc Repairs by experts. All work guaran eed i RAKAIA— AXE! AXE 1 We don't want to fight, but—-meanwhile aßk for M'Kenz'.e's Hondai-Lanka Tea, packed m GeyioD, and. told by C. A. O. HARDY &CO.



A OABD. j \ BranehJOffioe; him beenjopaned by the undersigned at Micssas Niooll Bbos., Eaab Street, where they will carry on practice as Barristers and Solicitor MAUDE 4; HABMAN, Solicitors, Chriatchurch. Money to Lend at LowMt Current Rates on Freehold Security,, | MAUDE & HARMAN, lljt Qg Ashburton.



WOOL SEASON, 1899-1900. WE "SHALL BR REPRESENTED at the Ohmtohurch and Timarn fixtures, and have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of OLIPS privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton or Tinwald stores, and sen* on to either Ghristcburch or Timaru, free of all charges, except railage. Clients who wiiah to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows :— If intended for aala at Aahbarton-Friedfaader Broa.', Ltd, Siding, Aahharton If intended for aftle at Ohristchurch—Brown and Son'a Biding, Addisgton If intended for sale or shipment at Titnarn—Mill and Co.'a Biding. Timaru If intended for shipment at Lyttelton—N.Z. Shipping Co,'a Dumping Shed, Lyttelton WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, BRANDING, and other Shearing Requisites SUPPLIED AT LOWEST RATES. Our Next Sale will take place at Timaru [on FRIDAY, .JANUARY 6, 1900, For which Catalogues close on TUESDAY, January 2, 1900, ERIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. WOOL SEASON 1899-1900. T AM now making {LIBERAL |OASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all WOOL placed m my handa for Sale either m Aahburton, Timaru, or for Shipment. ——-■ NOTICE TO MY CLIENTS WHO WISH TO FORWARD DIRECT TO PLACE OF SALE. Second Sale TIMARU takes place there on sth January, 1900, CATALOGUES CLOSE on 3rd JANUARY, 1900 Consign—NEW ZEALAND LOAN COMPANY'S SIDING, Timaru. Account D. THOMAS. IN BOTH OASES ADVISE ME FL PARTICULARS PROMPTLY TO ASHBURTON. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBUBTON. OWING TO THE UNEXPECTED ABBIVAIi OF 30 CASES 30 OF New Goods per s.s. lonic, T¥7*HIOH were intended for oar New Building, we have taken TEMPORARY PREMISES. (BELOW MR BERNARD'S) WHERE; WE INTEND MAKING A GRAND DISPLAY OF Oilcloths, Linoleums, & Curtains, MITCHELL & TURNER.



/ Shipping BH?AW» BAYILL AND ALBION / COMPANY, LIMirS'D. V FOR LONDON, v «iAx "OOYAL MAIL STBA- MERS, wlbh saparioi Vij^iiPilift aooommodation for all olaaaai nt *3£&xasn o j n aßge ng erS) g«ning at Monto Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply. month. Vecitel Ton Oomaaander From Dabe. Gothic -,7730Kidley Wel'b'o Deo 7 lonic «. 4748jKempsoQ... Marchl OARGO STEAMERS. "~"~ Knmara .«.)6500iSoobland Well'ton Nov 25 Tokomaru p252 Maxwell Well'ton Deo Mamari .-[3583) ( — Deo Matiataa >M jS322i I — E. W. HANMSR. mmmm _ m _ m ___ ' Agant. _ ,_ fII HE SfI^^^KSfHIPFISTG OO.'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via M«nte Vid»o, Tanesiffc A Plym^bu Beat) Aooommodablon lm all olasaei «! Paaaangerg at Lowit Ratea. Port of .! ~~ Bto&men. !?ena. Departure. Data, Wftkanui 5706 Wellington Nov 30 Rakaia 5628 — Deo 28 Papafoft 6372 — Jan 25 Waikato 4067 — To follow Otoratna .3808 —" ■'-il**j*-*---^., ; fer furthor partlonlara apply be FBIBDLANDER BROS. f Lid, Ageatt, Aahbarten, ' niBNEY^TEPHBNSON^ (oftooemtor to Alfred Harrises.) Eatabliihed 20 years. AUOTIONEEK, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AOENT AND VALUER TTTEEKLY BALES of Live Stock VV Produce, Furniture, eto., BVfiRY SATURDAY, at 12 o'oiook. Clearing Sales of Seook, Honaehold Purni are, etp., as per arrangement, m any part fche coaoty. Advanset made en Gooda placed m my jaaada for Satei Begular Consigßtnenta of Colonial Grown and laland Fruit aold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. AoErrr: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company * Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. FJANOS and ORGANS on time pay menta from £SOs per month. HEfIKY STEPHENSON, APOTIONEBR isiIURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE SOCIETY ia now taking MONEY ON DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Monbhß 4£Jpar ceat, Fullrpartioulara on applioabion. IDWA; LiD STEPHENS, Manager. Office: Tancred Street THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! h The Eambler." HAVING sold oat of my old stock of these Bcperlor Bicycles, I have JUBC opeaed up a freah consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, JIIOAB RACERS, & RO^&STERS n»U shoeTmd 'all'fittod wlbh the ever- Mfcing Q & J detichabls Tyre. «• wmmi jklribjuek, Ati/, AJJ«D INSPEOI THE STOCK. J Price Easy. Riding Easy. Maohlnes the Strong&3b on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN. STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES i ' D.THOMAS. A OARB MRS * ft /ILARIDai joLm vy. Olaridg c TEACHER Q£ PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Termi on Application. D R LAVILLE'S (S) UQUOR Has a world-wide reputation as being the best specific. LITERATURE Of! APPLICATION F. CQMAR & FILS, SO, Rut das fossis-St-Hequcs, PARK AND OF ALL CHEMISTS 538 TTISIT "The Corner" for the be^t V awortmento! Cheap ChriafcmaaCardf. —NOBTHCOTB AND HtyjoßDt



R T. CLAEK, GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Tancred Strhkc, Next to McConnell and Compton'a Stabtea* Samples of Wheat, Oata, Barley, Clover, and other Seeds submitted to Buyers, and highest price obtained AGENT for all kinds of Fai-m Machinery. ' 2£ per cent commission added only to cost price I am a purchaser of all kinds of Farm Produce, Buster, Eggs n Ponlitry, Beeswax, Honey, Horse Hair ; Cash given BUTTER—Now that the slipping seaion has started, I am prepared, to treat with faimera for salt butter for shipment Home* Boxea supplied. Gall for circular FarmorV and Tradesmen's Books kept, Debta collected, Houses let, Farms sold; I Trust Money to lend at current rates I AM AGENT FOE- Howden and Moncrief a Fftmous Garden Beed« MURGHE^ON'SSORDB EXTERMINA TOR-At a Trial at Tinwald litst week Cali foruian thistles were killed !J feet \a the ground with one application. One applica tion will kill all weeds on gardes paths. Price, Is per 1b J&DOO FEBRF—Pot Plants do better In Jadoo than earth. Ensures brilliancy and intensity of colour. Price, 3lba for Is, 6a per bushel. Field and Garden Manures supplied f cm five tons down to 141b bags. Billings Spray Pumps—Theiie Pumps are the best. Price, complete £2. Knowle's Reliable Inseotioidns for destroy* !rtg Scalp, Blight, etc., on Fruit Trees and Flowers ; grow Fruit, not diseased slump* ; death to the green and black aph s now attacking Roses; information given te al infect and fungoid pasta ■ Clark's Calf Feeder—One of the greatest Buccesaes of modern dairy appliance, Jj 6d each. • Preservatis, for preserving Butter; greatly used now in all factories in Victoria, 2s per Ib. Kemp's Sheep Branding Lkjtsiu wi!! brand wet or dry. One gallon will brand 860^0 cheep. Brand will not mn— will ecour out. Price, 6s per galiou. Norton's Kgg Preservative—ls 9-t per half gallon tir. Enough to preserve 27 dcz, eggs. 4^ Norton's Celebrated Dorase and Malt; S "Sar« ■ . \l Incubators—l have a. few Machines to arrive shortly, recommended by the Govern merit, A and W McCarthy's Fishing Tackle and j Guns A BICYCLES-I am Agent for the Ralfigh — and Hollin Bicycles. Prices—W aleigh'« Path Racers £26, Road Racers £24, Roadsters £22, Ladies' £20. Boi'in Patli Raoera £22 10', Road Racera £20, Ladies' £20. Easy terms can be arranged for either machine Twelvesmonths' guarantee given, I OFFER YOU AS FOLLOWS FOR CASH— POTATOES—2s 93 por sack:, Oat Bhe*f Chaff £2 5a per t"n, la 91 and 2a per sack. Whole Oats Is sd, la 6d, and Is 7d per bushe). Crushed Oats Ik lOd aad Is lid per bushel. Chick Wheat la 6d to Is lOd per bushel, Four at lowest; rate*. br»n 3s 3d, Sharps 5* 6d, Fa-^.ory Cheose 6rl, Californiaa Onions 2s, Butter Boxes 2s eacli. All saoka to be returned. Free delivery within the Belt.