"Rusty" Baoon.

A correspondent asks what fa the Cause of bacon becoming 'rusty.' The following information by aa expert will ®xpl»sn the matter . — Briefly rotated, 'rusty' bacon is caused by■faolty curing and unsuitable storage arrangements. The curing process should be accurately and most minutely Carried oat, so as to insure success. Non success is due to an inferior salt, and storing in a badly ventilated, damp room, aud ntgleoting to cover tho bacon properly after the curing', The only means of preventing the product going •rusty' is to properly cure it. To cure it properly, ihe pigs should, at the time of slaughtering, bo in no way exoited or overbetted, for an hour, at least, pre viously. They should he properly bled, so as to remove as much blood m png jible from the meat. When dead (hoy should be properly attended to dm In a* the scftlding and cleaning .? after which they should be put ia the dressing room and dressed carefully. They shou'd then faeiemoved into a cool, airy room, where Ihe cafcaii should hang all night, so as to cool down properly, and allow all the | animal he*, and gas to be expelled. The next morning the carcase should be cut tip, aad the meat treated in the follow ing manner: Take lib of saltpetre (pulverised thoroughly,) 81b of best bar gait, lib of sal prunella, lib of best ppica, and rub the rind of the bams* sides and shoulders well with this mixture* Run a probe wire down Ihe leg bone of the hams and shoulders, and pack tbe opening as fa 1 aa pas- Bible with th© mixture. Sprinkle it well on th© fleshy aide, and pi!® with the rind down. Thia should be re peated etery day. On the sixth day, whioh will be sufficient, to allow the blood to drain off, the meat, as well as being rubbed, should be moistened dally with a solution of 81b of sugar, 81b of salt, lib of spice, and two quarts of strong malt vinegar, .Should the usual reddish tint not be required the selfcpetre oan now be left out of the fesfe mixture (after the fifth d3y),ag it ia generally usad more for the colour than as a preservative from this period lo the cad of the process. Instead of the ealtpats*s an ounce of best washing loda ifaould now be added to the first mixtare t to give the meat that soft, mellow bite so highly relished in a well-cured ham. The quantities given tv both mixtures to be used, as ex plained above, are not given for any certain weight of bacon J but merely to ihow the exact ratio. The baoon should bo well rubbed oo tbe rind and the flesh every d»j for the first three weeks, aud as much of the ingredients ©f the first mixture rubbed in M possible, and the pile changed every day, that is, that on the top of the pile one day, whether it be hams, sides or shoulders, must be put in the bot tom on the following day, and so on. It is best to keep each section separates Every cara must bw taken to always keep the rind down, and to (sprinkle and moisten the flesh well before the next layer is put on At Ihe end of the third wppk the rubbing and turning need be done only every tecoild day for the nrxt fortnight. Should the pigs be very Urge it should be three weeks, instead of tin fortnight aud then every third day, until the end of the process, which ends in the eighth week, for all f;z s. The salt should then be washed fff the hams, nides, and shoulders, and th^n they should be hung up in a ceol. dry, draughty room for three weoka. When thoroughly dry they should be hung: up la the smoking room, where thoy should remain 48 hours or longer, sc cording to s"z?, for the object of srrok ing. A very close and perfectly air tifht room should be used for smoking purposes, and sawdust will be found far superior for th,e purpose, than any Other materiali When thoroughly nmoked they should be removrd from |l?e snaoke room, and immersed in water kept at a regular temperature of 150deg. Fab, for five minute?. The rind should then be well scraped with a knife as the aectioDS are taken out of the water and all the scraggy parte ©f the flesh neatly trimmed. the sides rolled, and the hams and shoulders shaped and neatly dressed with a very sharp knife, The rind should then be well rubbed with clean, dry bran, in order to give it a rick, glossy polish. The ham*, shoulders, and sides should next be stacked in layers In dry sawdust, where they should remain for 48 hours, so as to ■absorb all traces of possible moisture. They should thea be taken out, well brushed, and sewn in coarse canvas, mnd hung in a cool, draughty room for a week at least before sending to mar ket. With this method carefully car-, riedout * rusty' bacon will be unknown.

Printed and published by Alfred John Tyrbkll-BaxT-R, of Burnett street east, for the Proprietors, Robert? Bell and Hknby Adam Maokay, at their Print'ng Office Burnett Sbreet, Ashburton x. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1901*

TEI ASHBURION OOAEDIAN : MONDAY, SBPTEMBEK 2, 1901



Batobb & Sous Eucalypti Extract,— Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King oFltaly, awarded Diploma et the International Exhibition, Amsterdam, aciaowlodged by Medioal Clinics and Urn verstos all over the globe. That the crude, resinous ollsi, which are now foisted upon the public und*r the name of Eucalyp Extracts, may sob be mistaken for Sander & Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extract^ we abate j—lt is proved by testa made by the Medical Clinics of tho Universities at Boon and Griewwald {Prussia), that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other substances adherent to primary distillation, will develop t«-.«, J curative properties possessed by bhe y\^ j To avoid the appalling consequence;, f ing from the application o! sabst?.;^, e ,tq , in oroup, bronchitis, diphthe^, dfwntery j internal inflammatioa. etc., t/U*ib » a getting 1 Sawder and Sons' Pom Edca I hxtut Bxtbaot, and keeafe " ' j: The fifth sh^menb. of, the now famous I washing maehinehave all been sold out, and I the sixth ia expfedte^d.ab the Jooai bran&h of Ii the p,I ; G. this'week. The following tests I medial from ihe Ashburton Laundry wi_! be . of.interest,to «« Ye of little fail.ll."*— M f >- Street, June Bpth 1901—Dea* Siva, J . jre nsed the Washing machine I B»Ksb" \ * c ybu with excellent reeilfco. I v M& fF OEn great saving in tinw* a»<§ }<•' jnsider it a Ivvtilj* recommend \% ts -bor, and can fftj^hf^ljr, QMq&mnv- J anyone.—Yours Jjry. - * .N, Ashburton Laun*



It'll© best cough drops are drops of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. The next, time you take cold, dos© your- f^Ha fj self with a lot of X home remedies and * dilly-dally along tin- W|| til your cough is g >| deep-seated and you are threatened with r f*^gssgy, pneumonia or con- JIE* sumption. That's' ,*^^^M§ wfW/ one way, to bo sure. *d£xi Here's another -way: Tako Ayer's _fl 1 o*4 _i B at bedtime and bo all right tho nest morning. Isn't this tho bettor way? Then continue the Cherry Pectoral a few days until your throat; and lungs have completely healed and ail danger of future trouble is past. Another grand thing about Ayer's Cherry Pectoral is that it cures hard oouglis, the hardest kind of old eougUa, even after all other remedies have f ailedgL Put up in large and small bottles. When it hurts your lungs to cough, then apply one of Ayer's Cherry Pec toral Plasters directly over the painful lung. It will quiet the pain, remove all congestion, and greatly strengthen. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Av»rC>.. ..we**. M>... i* ~ ..



BUSINESS NOTICES UEWELLYN OWEN CERTIFICATED TEACHER, Looil Representative of the London College of Music and of the Musioal International College, /"QUARTER atarting from any date. ; NDudents prepared for any examination held in the Colony. Candidates presented, 107 $ average marks obtained 93 per cent



Mrs Johnston, mEACHER of the Pianoforte & Singing Havelock Street ,»,_, M..,. .....„,.-._.■-_■_, _._,„. ■■■■■. i,_iiii._.«„-__»_-»__.. ..i,...—..,.11.,.



SPORT. SPORT SPORT' GUNS GUNS. GUNB. HARDLFy BROS EAST STREET, HAVE TO BAND, dlreob from the Manufacturers, a large Consignment of the Famous NEW RIVAL CARTRIDGES, Large supplies also arriving of Eley'u Amberite, Blue Shutze, Kynock'a Nobels, eto. Special clearance of Wire Cartridges. owing to being overstocked. GUNS, GUNS. For First-class Guns, at a low price, give as a trial ; our prices defy competition. UUNS of ail makaß REPAIRED and pat in firet.c'asa order by a Practical Gunsmith, Address— HABDLEY BEOS



WANTED, 20,000 Hares. ITBTTE Have appointed Messrs Annejh. Bros, to act) as onr AGENTS For Ashburton and Districtl, and they wil! pay Top Prices. Consign to— TONKIN AND CO., FAIRFIELD r """■ ■ ■»• © * rNKWZEAI^MnPt « IGLOTHIMG FACTORY! d" c NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING '.. FACTORY STOCK-TAKING RBDOCHIONIS. MEN'S Sao Kbits. 39a 6d, -all*' ems, reduced. *>, 25s Men'a T***.<a£ ©vorco ats and Capes 25s 6d, tsduced to 18-1 6d fiSea's, Fi»shionab! 9 Chesterfields 19s 6d Men's Waterproof Coats and Capes 32a 6d. - (Flic largest variety iv town Boya' gf rong School Clothing a Speciality. NEW Z'SALAND C;l OTH IN G X 7 AOT OR V liO THING- JO AOTORY LADIES ! GFNUINB Tailorfinade Costumes, Habits Jackrts, Rainproof Mantles &o, made to meaactffd in the latest Styles and newes 1 Material. Fit and workmanship gaaram „«_ed. *■ GENTLEMEN ! W© haf c jast opened oat ex s.s "Raaga tlra' a large Shipment of New Winter Goods Wo respectfully invite Inspector of our new Worsted and Vicuna Suitings, Serges, .Scotch, Irish, and West of England and New- Zealand Tweeds, Meltons, Beavers, Vene tians, New Rainproof Covert Coatings, real ' Donnybrook' Irish Friezes, &o. Suit:, to measure from £3. Trousers from 15s. Oar motto is always * Satisfaction !' CRAIGHEAD <fc BERRYMAN The Leading Tailors and Outfitters, ASHBURTON



00K8W „„_,„„„ Mtm*m> Am OPIIO[AN V '%, vh' . M Sa-dstein, DBO A., F R jteavi* j has lateiy returned after six \\y special study in England and Con *' wDb, may be ccnsnltpd on all casesof uefectivo eyesight. Daylight not necessary artificial light being we-d. Doctors' pre Bcriptions prepare.]. Fees moderate. Con tilting rooms, Oashel Str.et W., over M Sandntein, Jewell •-, Chris .-..hurr* 9to 11 2 to 4 daily With Woods Great Peppermint Cube New Z'aland was not going to let Old England call in vain, Together they the foamer. met, And side by side were slain. Tiff said • disease kiils more than w_ir,' And nothing can ha truer. When coughs and colde knock at the door. Take Woods' Great Peppermint Cork,



BUSINESS NOTICES f _ MAS BROWN, LADIES NORSE, Burnett Street West, opposite Dr. Maude'a <j PREPARED to take lv Patients and give every attention and first-class j accommodation. ! Patients attended at their own hotnesi I



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TO BE PUBL SHED IN APRIL, MM, A COMPLETE anT Reliable Dlrj.otc.ry ?0B H A tuytitt*Tß"RTT"R V V*/aj_._L^_ JL JLJ JLvJIJ %±J JLI. __L NELSON, MARLBOROUGH, and WESTLAND. STONE, SON" AND 00., Publishers oi tha well known Stone** Otago and Southland Directory and Stone* Wol» lington, Hawka'a Iky, and Tuninnkl Directory, etc, have tho honor to notify their intention to compile and pub a tborovghly complete and reliable DIRECTORY, to bo entitled :« STONE'S CANTERBURY, NELSON, MARL BOROUGH 4. WESTLAND DIRECTORY, AND NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL. APRIL, 1902 Edited by John Stone. j Will contain more than twice tho amount matter given in any previously issued Dlteotory of Canterbury. Price . If ordered before publication, 10b 6fl after publication, 12a 6d. 6 13



FOR WATCHER OLOOKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELEGTRO-PLATE SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Eto, 00 so Gr. JESSON, ; Praotical Watchmaker and weller I Burnett Street), {opposite (Somersets Hotel) Ashburton, «—Repairs v Specialty.— j Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. I



Morrow, Basseit $ Co, Wills Street, Ashbubton. IMPORTED PLOUGH j RANSOMES' R.N.F. and I HORNSBY'S «C SHARES i ALL SIZE IROK FIELD GATES. \ 10ft, lift, and 12ft | FENCING MATERIAL ——. t I M. PRIEST, MaK&ger



IF YOU WISH TO OBTAIN THE BEST CHOPS !• AND GET PRIZES, | Use Islington | Fertilisers To Insure Fall Crops Everywhere. I TJJTE have the pleasure to notify !| Our Clients that we are now ia the [position to supply them with these j ceiebrated Fertilizers AT £4 12s 6d PER TON on a.ruokß, ISLINGTON & SMITHFIELD. Heßtilts Prove that they are the BEST AND CHEAPEST TO USE. Quality and Analysis remain as Before Islington Clients have won the I highest honors at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral As sociations, for Roots and Grain exhibited afc ttheir Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions. NICOLL BROS. DKTBICT AGENTS, ASHBURTON; l '



_________ BPBINBBS NOTIOBB ____»___________ . ! HF JtJST IN TIME GUNS. GJUNS. GUNS. Single and Double Barrel, from 80s to £7 10s OABTBIDGBST" !X!"'OAKTRJDGB*S. . EkVe Blur, Smokeless, and Universal ; NEW CLUB, NEW RIVAL HORSE~CLIPPEEB OHEAP AND GOOD. U A'T\l_ni7Q ("Orlon7,»Sandb l M aud" BooM ■") Register XVXlll \JtJ2iCI Grates, Mantel Pieces, Garden and Carpenters Toole, Lamps, Buildern* and Furniahing Ironmongery, ato. Kindly Pay Me a Visit, and Save Money. G. MEDDINS, Th« People c Ironmonger, Barnott Street, Opposite Arcade mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^^ ¥ W JH-. mJL. _M__,,,i* i\, *%/ „_H» ,<■) mJfcw **M*~r^ ■_..Mm. w Great Clear an co Sale Now Goinj? On OF High-class Drapery & Clothing FOB A FEW WEEKS ONLY. BARGAINS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. TTNBOUFDKD SUCCESS OP A. ORR'S GREAT DRAPERY SALE. French Drees Fabrics—6a will purchase a good costume • ' Ladies' Black and Colored Jackets Oa lid to 12a 6d Ladies' Good Umbrellas, non cutting covers, 2.9 lid to 9a 6d Ladies' Hemmed Handkerchiefs 2s per dozen Ladles' Macintoshes, special value, greatly reduced Indies' Mantles, Broohe Silk, at half price Best Colonial White Blankets 16. 6d, 18_ 6d, 21s 6d to 30a Men's Suits from 20s, grand value, all sizes Men's Framed Felt Hats, tremendous reductions, from 4s |6d. A 106 of small sizes, good quality, at 6d and la each Men's Waterproof Ocats, special reduction TAILORING DEPARTMENT- Suits to measure from £3 3a DRESSMAKING-, as usual, at satisfactoiy prices BOOTS, BOOTS-Magnificent Stook of Ladies' and Gents' Boots and Shoes at&greatly reduced prices ANDREW ORR. KEEP YOUR ROOMS WARM OIL STOVES. OIL STOVES JUST LANDED 144 Oil Stoves, -which must be sold from 5s ©& each Will warm your Bedroom in ten minutes at a cost of less than 2d Dont Fail to take advantage of this offer, WESTPORT COAL. Always in Stock, Also Newcastle Goal of very best quality. Shag Point, the most economical in the market. SHORT FIREWOOD IN ANY QUANTITY Orders left at our East Street Office will receive prompt attention W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & GOAL MERCHANTS. Agents Boyal Insurance Compak? Telephone No 64 „_^______________ cold winter night, ■ llllA^^S^^^^^S^L W^en C^ seems t0 ■1111 xFhhllfi^^^^^^^^p penetrate to the bones, "A nULuLDKUoll^_^__^^^_S9 * cup of Aulsebrook's Cocoa" _A ft A Jfc ■ / <WsSßs£B&i ■' c oun^ t0 c iUSt w^at Jill lII* jUJKJmr^.' '■ *s nee^' is & splendid /\^^^/ft/^rSSL r /Y^i warming drink, thoroughly" / T^^'M^^P^^^§ . '..agreeable to the taste. // P^sm^^^^^^^ dj^^/ ' f< Aulsebrook's Cocoa is ■'' f • < a*so Pecu^ar**y a nourishing //^^^^ i^B^^^^^^^ ■ ' anc* strengthening beverage; I ■■ - ,1 v" is Liquid L-ife.



OUR FIRST DISPLAY OF SPRING MILLINERY AND NOVELTIES FOB THE COMING SEASON, Will bo made on and after SATURDAY, AUGUST 24. MITCHELL AND TURNER



BUSINESS NOTICES | Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Timaru A A LWAYS in Stock—A first X_L olass selection of Marble t-^ and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates may be inspeoted at the establishment of Mr John Wilson, Painter, Burnett Street, Ashburton Letter Gutting in any etyle BK WI3E, UY YOUR BOOTS AT »., STOOH'S LUE BOOT SHOP, "DURNET7B STREET, ASHBURTON. A Pair.of Slippers given away with every pair of Boots to tho value of 103.



JAMES BAKER. FOKHISHIKO WABKHOTOB, (Havelock Street; TTB guarantees to sell at Ohds.churoh prices for Cash or Time Payments.



WEBLEY & SONS, HAVING taken over the late MrOsbobk Ooombe'h connection, will visit Aeh burton and Burroundlng districts three times per annum, viz, March, July and November. Orders may be loft ab the Commercial Hotel or with Mr Llewellyn Ovyera at his Mtwlo Studio, Aroado Chambers, Ashburton



BICYCLES RE-PLATED AND RE-ENAMELLED IN all tho COLOURS of the RAINBOW, including BLACK and WHITE, BILVER AND GOLD DECORATIONS if required. FROM 20S. Dates, Lowry and Co., ZEALANDIA CYOLE WORKS, Burnett Street



DURING a sketching tour the Lord of Burleigh made a short Btay at a haraiet, where, in the character of a land scape painter, he won the aftectlon of the village belle, and contrary to custom, married ner. He did not disclose his real rank and position until the modest equip age, which carried them to their home, stopped before a most stately mansion. The erstwhile country girl was bewildered, and despite the affection lavished on her by her lord, she gradually sank, and died a gracious lady, a tr&o adornment to her elevated station, having mastered every detail of card-leaving precedence, Lord Buileigh never recovered the shock, bat then, that great healing balm, PLANTEKOA, was unknown in those daya, Bcience was unaware of the elements that compose the m:-6t valuable recuperative agent of modern timee. PLANTEKOA gives new life, heals affliction of the body, and removes mind troubles. Mr C A Jolly, the successful auctioneer and land agent of Wellington, writes :— *• With pleasure I recommend PLANTEKOA as a sovereign cure for headache. For several years I have constantly had reourse to headache wafers, powders, etc, to geb relief. I took one bottle of PLANTEKOA (nearly two years ago), and I hay c not had a single attack since. You may mention my name to anyone suffering as I did. I sincerely recommend them to try ' Plantekoa.' Signed, Chakles A Jolly. ' Plantekoa from leading chemists and storekeepers In Ashburton.



_ WASTED, ______, ' TIT ANTED Known — Men's Good T ¥ Shooter Boats only 83 lid, I Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store WANTED Known —That we stock large ranges of Carpet Squares in al! O.Z6S; new colourings in Skin Mats and Bugs, just opened—Mitchell & Turner I riIHE Crowning Glory of a Woman is her JL Hair. For promoting an abundant 6Dd luxurious growth of hair there is nothing to equal Hendy's Egg Julep. Bottles 13, at H E Bomninton's, Chemist. ONCE again our Great Stock Taking Sale is ab hand. Great Bargains at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store HE "LILY STARCH" is superior any. Housewives will find it most economical. Sold by all storekeepers 5 312 REMEMBER for one month only— Mellor's Stock Taking Boot Sale will last. Come early for bargains REMEMBER Mellor's Great Stock Taking Boot Sale ia now oa. Great j Bargalnß at Mellor'a j



WANTED — 1000 People to try Mklior's Zealandia Boot Store or good cheap Foot: Wear WANTED— Ladies visiting Dunedin will find Hendy's Hairdressing Saloons, Princess street, replete with every comfort for Hairdressing, ShampooiDg, Singeing, eto Toileb goods of every description ANTEDlia^wn—A Great Stock Taking Sale is now on a. Mellobs Zeahndia Boot Store



1/"\H Where, oh where is the Beßfi Boot \J Bhopt Why Mbllo^'s Zealandia Boot Store, ot course PATH Pan baking powder tfte great novelty, two patty tins for nothing grocers. T GKORGE JAMS exoel all others they are delirious, Sold by all ator keepers 6 31 WANTED—Ladiea desiroua of dre»f.Sng the hair in present becoming fashions should send for the new Geleha Frames 5 all oolotirs, Sent poEt free for Is 9d from the manufacturer, A M Hendt, Hairdresser, Dnnedin. CHILBLAINS relieved instantly of al irritation by Loasby' Koolibah. Few a plications cure ONE Minute, Pleaßa—Have you heard that Mem-ob's Great Boot Sale ia now on ST GEORGE Potted and Preserved Meats —Tongues, Table Delicacies, eto—have no equal. All storekeepers 5 314



PATTY Pan baking powder wants one trial without prejudice, two patty pan 3 cr nothing KOOLIBAH Cures all Pains, Strain?, Bruieeß, Stiff Jointß, etc. Try it for Chilblains | JUST Fancy—Ladies' Pretty Evening Shoes only 2s lid, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Shore PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan it each end of tin. WISE Mothers — Remember that Mellok's Great Bargain Salg is now on , PATTY Pan baking powder is the great esb novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. I"~~TUUY Chilblains are relieved instantly and quickly cured by Loasby's Koolibah sura cure WANTED— -For promoting an abundant and luxurious, growth of h»ir there is nothing to equal Hendy's Epg Julep ;it arrests all dandruff, and leaves the hair beautifully glossy. Bottles Is ; on sale at H E BoNNiNGTON'g, Chemist. BOOTS, Boots, Boots—The Cheapest House In Ashburton for Boot& is Mellok's Zealandia Boot Store WANTED Known — The Rapid Lightning Shirt Gloss is sold at all Grocers ; a wondorfol Shirt glaze WANTED Known — Great Clearing Boot Sale at Mellok's Zealandia Boot Store riIHE moat up to date novelty o. the da X Patty Pan baking powder AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : "Head Office, Custom-house Quay Wellington. Local Boakd o* Directors : The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D 0.M.G., M.L.C. (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.O (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richardson, C.M.G, M.L.G. - John Duncan, Esq. "medical officer Dr. G E Anson, M.D., M.R.O England HpHE Oldest, Wealthiest, and mos X Prosperous AUSTRALAN LIFE OFFICE AN- THE LARGEST MUTUAL OFFICE IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Office which de« clares A BONUS EVERY YEAR I The Method of "Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most stringent Character, and Ensures a larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by an other Office In the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £16,500,000 (SIXTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING. ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies in force ... ... 151,74 Sum Assured £45,528,09 5 Cash Bonuses Divided .., £8,815,73 BONUSES. Cash Bonus for one year, 1899, £506,133 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount ing to £942,500, after making specla reserves. Cash Bonuses declared or last five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE YOUR LIFE ID. TEE M.P, SOCIETY, And Secure a BONUS EVERY YEAR. expenses of Management—9 Per Cent on the Total Income. Edward W. Lowe, Resident Secretary Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington. James Hair, District Secretary. Dlstriob Office Cathdral S^uais Obrlstchareh j



THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd " Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton. T7IVERY Desor.ption of Farmers Xli Requisites ab lowest rates. Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Oornsacfrs, Woolpacks, Twine, Gils 1 Tinware Horse Covers Soft Goods & Boots , GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable Information from our Agents in other parts of the Colonies, we are in a position to obtain highest poßeible price, for all grain placed in our hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly care ful to enquire from ua and inspect our goods before ordering elsewhere. WE have several really first-class Farm for Sale on cur books, and farmer wishing to purchase would do well to call on us for particulars :—' i 370  Springburn 108  Mount Somers 1000 Acres Lauriston Distriob 750 „ Wakanui „ 1031 „ Cherlsey „ 1958 „ Dromore „ 1180 i, Springburn „ 476 ,i ii ». 5000** v , Hinds ,„ (In lots bo suit purchasers 2000  Mitcham „ 400 i} Fairfield  1000 „ near Alford 700 , s Newlands 700 „ Overda.e 300 „ t * T. F GIBSON Managflr KAYE & GARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highesb current rates, all FARM PRODUOI. Agents tor Sutton's and Lawson Unrivalled Seeds. J,'.w Season's Supplies of • RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS, ft &o, JUST LANDED. LARGE STORES ab LYTTELTO EXTENSIVE CLEANING. MAOHINERY. CORNSACKS always on hand KAYE & CARTER, OHRISTOHUROif TENDERS Wanted— For the wearing of two thousand pairs o Boots. Apply '' et J Mbwuor, lEansred Street



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