Mining at the Hand.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Capetown, Dec 10. Sir Percy Fitzpatrick, Messrs Farrar, Albu, Tangermann, and Chapin, have been appointed a sub-committee of the Chamber <>f Miue3 in Johannesburg to prepare a re port on the mining industry, for presenta tion to Mr Chamberlain. Many influential tniniug magnates favour a tax on dividends.

Forged Banknotes.

POLICE ALLEGE A GREAT CON SPIRACY. SIX FOREIGNERS ARRESTED AND CHARGED.

For nearly a year past forgeries of the Bank of England notes have been causing uneasiness in business circles, and a few months ago a number of men were convicted of dealing with large quantities of the for geries, and were sent to l>.>ng terms of penal servitude. A few days ago the police made six further arrests, and at the Mansion House five of them were brought up. viz., Joe Zubesky, 27, carpeutej; Matthew Rome, 47, of no occupation; William Bannarsh, 26, cigarette-maker; Salisbury Tarael, 48, bootmaker j and Morris Males, 73, glacier. These were charged—the first three with being concerned together in forging and having in their possession, without lawful authority or excuse, two Hank of Fngland notes for .£SO each, two of £10 each, and two for £e> each, with intend to defraud, and the two last with being concerned in forging and having in their possession on the 18th inst, two forged B ink of England notes, one for £50 and the other for £10, with intent to defraud. Four of the prisoners are Russians,'and the fifth a Pole. Mr. Freshfield, who appeared for the Bank of England, said the five men before the Court, ;md a sixth, named >'olomon Barmash, the father of the prisoner of that name, , who had also been arrested, but was too ill to appear, were charged v-ith being con cerned in an extensive forgery of bank nott-s. In Jauuary last a man named Jacob Stern was arrested in Xew York, and large quantities of bank notes were found I in his possession. From information then received prisoners had been kept under observation by the police from July Jasfe until the present time. On Saturday a forged note for £10 was paid into the Bank of England by the Shoreditch branch of the Capital and Counties Bank, and he thought it would be established that that note had fit one time or another been in the hands of each of the fivo prisoners. It was also alleged that large numbers of forged banknotes, representing a face value of £13,500, had been dealt with by prisoners, with a view to being placed in general cir culation. It might be roughly taken that the two Barmarshes—father and son—were some of the originators who found the money for the frauds, that Rome and Zubos by were agents for the sellers, and Israel and Males were agents for the purchasers. | [ If they had only had the actual engraver and maker before the Court, all the classes of persons implicated would be represented in the dock. The case was likely to be a long one, but he meieiy proposed that day i to adduce evidence sufficient to justify a remand. The further hearing of the case was 1 adjourned. Subsequently Solomon Bar- ' ! mash, the sixth prisoner, was brought up ; and remanded. j

A COSTLY INVESTIGATION. ■ The police, it is B^id, have had 20 men constantly employed upon the task of find ing the originators of the forged notes, the watch being maintained in some cases by ralays. The suspects were shadowed night aad day. All sorts of subterfuges were adopted. The police employed agents to worm themselves into tho confidence of the men, and to buy notes when necessary. It is said that the expenses of the investiga tion, in one way or another, reached the "astonishing sum of .£IO,OOO. After much trouble it was discovered that the stonG3 from which the notos were printed were pre pared in Ifcily by an expert. Tho paper was made by Englishmen in Spain. By various routes, and with the utmost secrecy, the stones and paper were brought to Lon don and deposited in a house near Tower Hill. There the printing was done. The first batch, some 1500, bore no date or num ber, These wi-tb added afterwards, and varied to ie sen the chances of detection. Tho design of the water-mark was inserted by the preFsui*e of un engraved wooden blook smeared with oil, on the back of a note. The votes were distributed fen '-igpßts on the I Continent, in America, aud in London. I JJotA proprietors, money changers, and I tradesmen accepted thenote^ without ques j t to«,:o«, and in tine cour. c they reached Ed*. | land, and deceived even bank clerks and cashia-?. So good was the deception that the factory pvice of a " fiver 'suir-kly ros^ from J2l i'"s to £2 lfs, with p'opo'tionate prices for the larger denominations. It" the forgers had not made the mistako of duplicating the numbers tho fraud would have had ,in even longer run. Once the r o Lea were suspected several discrepancies were found-minute variations in the print, the omission of pecu liar secret signs, the filling in of faults, a slight difference in the thickness of the paper, a vagueuess of out line in the watormark —little things in them selves, but damaging as a whole. Be fore they finished, the police learnt, a good deal about how to make bad notes, and how to put them on the market. Le^t the oil mark should run the notes were carried be tween relluloid plates. A new note Foiled invited suspicion at once. It had either to be passed quite clean or crumpled up, so that blurs did not matter. The distributor always carried a genuine note in his pocket, so that ho could arily produce it as a sub stitute should any question be raised about the imitation. Already nine men have been fconvricted and sentenced —seven at the Old Bailyaud cn.e each at Antwerp and Paris— to terms of imprisonment and penal servi tude aggregating to 71 years. Tie plant used in the manufacture of the notes in cludes printing-presses, stones from which are printed and forged notes of various de nominations ; type use'l to print in fcbe dafco and number of the note after the body, etc., had been impressed; ink rollers ; a quantity of surplus paper; and the wooden engraved block which beara the " water-mark" de-

WHEAT SUPPLIES.

How profoundly the drought has af fected the great pastoral industry and all its offshoots can hardly be expressed in figures. But it is already clear that it will most tragically affect the wheat supply of Australia. Tn Victoria, for example, more than nine and a half million bushels of wheat are needed for food and seed ; but the estimated deficiency in the drought area reaches nearly ten million bushels. Instead of having millions of bushels to ex port this year, Victoria will have to import for her own needs more than three million bushels. New South Wales, in the same way, will have to buy in foreign markets not less than five miliion bushels. Instead of filling their pockots with gold, the price of the wheat sold in the markets of the world, the farmers of Victoria and New New South Wales will probably need State help to procure the see for next year's har vest '.—"Review of Review."

THE ASHBURTON GUARBIAN: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hanc6x for the Proprietor, Eobbbt Bbi.li, afe his Printing Offioe, Burnett Street, Ashbur tOE. FRIDAY, December 12, 1903,



BUSINESS NOTICES. ' "TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street. Strawberries & Cream at H« Bairstow's- JUST landed - Nice assortment of Choc olates in handbags, gloves, and other fancy boxes very suitable for Xmas presents, ntH. Baibstow's. We do all in our power to meet the requirements of our customers in the dining rooms, both by buying the very beat gcods »nd giving bast possible attention. 12 31 H. BAIRSTOW. ARGYLE BS8S: TTAVE on Sale at their Yards, Eavelock Street, the best Coals and Firewood ON THE MARKET. A Trial Solicited. Orders Promptly attended to. WANTED KNOWN. "PASTEURISED Milk, Cream, and Sepa- > rator Butter from Melrose Dairy, Hamp- Btead, delivered fresh every day in town. My Dairy is always open for inspection to the public. JOHN OLSEN. H. McSHERRY, T>ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. Massey-Harris Bicycles TO THE FRONT AGAIN. AT the Invercargill Sports, held on November 10th, they secured 1, 2, 3 in every evant on the programme. This is the greatest record in the Austra lasian Colonies, and wa3 never known before. Call and inspect our latest Models, which are built for strength and speed. Bicycle Depot—EAST STREET. Agent-J. GORDON. s NEW ARRIVALS T (By the Steamer Rangatira) WE have just received the first con signments of Drugs and Druggists ■ Warea, carefully selected iv London by Mr Cambridge. We are now using all new \ Drugs for dispensing. Entrust us with your physician's prescriptions, we will dispense them with caro nnd accuracy, \ using fresh and pure drugs in their com pounding. The Popular Vinegar Essence is again in fuu supply, Is fid for a gallon. Sponges.—The selection is the largest and finest evor shown in Ashburton, prices ] ranging from Is to 28s each. This quality ] of Rponge is always reserved for the Home j trade and seldom exported. j Si'ABKr.ET Botts.es. — The new design, ! double size, with a syphon tap for drawing off small quantities of aerated water, also 5000 Sparklets and 500 packages of fruit crystals for making delicious fruit drinks. Photographic Gamkras. — The Little Nipper No. 3, quarter plato, latest improve mnnts, a really good snapshot Camera, holds 12 plates, 10s. For the Babies.— Everything is Corona tion. Bay the baby a Coronation Dummy or Soother. Costs 9d. Far the best and lightest yet introduced. j Fob the Faemeb and Cattle Ownre.— i We have a useful assortment of rastra- j raents, such as gags and drenching bits for giving medicines. Probangs for choking, needles for -wounds, enemas, etc. Fob the Ladies—(With apologies for placing them last) we shall hftve, by ss. Waimate, now in port, some of the prettiest novelties to bo found in London in per fumery, brush ware, and articles for the Dressing Table and Bath Room. The Ashburton Drag Co., Ltd., J. M. CAMBRIDGE, 12 239 Manager. To the Electors of Ash burton. Another Man in the field. | PAINTER, ; of Tancred Street, ' HAS decided to stand on the Liberal I platform, and would solicit your support and patronage in all branches of the Painting and Decorating Trade. Pictures Framed, Sign-writing a specialty. Call and see the latest in PAPERS. 11. A. FLOWER, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, EAST STREET. A CHOICE Assortment of G.8.D., Loewe, and other makes of Pipes in stock. Cigarette Holders, Pouches, Pocket Knives, Hair Brushes and Combs, in endless j varieties. Slazenger's Tennis Balls and Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15 for 6d. Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing, ■ E. A. FLOWER, (late F Clark's j i Tobacconist. MORIARTY BROS., j i Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, etc., TANCEED STREET, ASHBURTON. TTSEFUL Present for young and old can U be found in endless variety at [ Stbanqk's Sample Kooins. I



The Tailoring Tbadr Dispute —The secretary of the Tailors' Union objected in Court that Cbaighead and Bebbyman put far more work in suits than ordinary (Christchurch) tailoring. Manufacturer's agents explain that Craighead and Berry man's linings have to be made and imported specially, being better quality than usually sold. They have just engaged several extra experienced men to cope with the rush of , orders. Crai ghead and Berry man pay extra j for both labour and material because their | motto is " Satisfaction." Up-to-date suits from £3 10s. New summer hats, shirts, ties, boots, &ts., just opened. Compare prices 1 Observe the quality!—(Advt.) OTRANGE'S Toy and Fancy Bazaar here )C5 is causing a sensation.



BUSINESS NOTICES J The Christmas & Holiday Season Picnic Parties Catered for as per Arrange ment. FINE Assortment of Confectionery for the Christmas Season opened out. Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Bread made by Montgomery's and Berrua line process. C. BEECH, Baker and Pastrycook, TANCRED STREET. Exquisite in Flavour, Altogether Fine, QURATURA wouldn't be selling if it did £5 not have merit to support it, and it is The Merits of Suratura Tea That Count. It is delicious and fragrant. It is rich and strong. It is palatable and wholesome. It is economical to use. It is an ideal Family Tea. SURATURA is pure, honest, Ceylon Tea, and is guaranteed not blended with Indian, China, or any cheap or inferior teas. Retail Prices — Suratura A quality—ls 8d per lb Suratura B quality—ls lid per lb Suratura D quality—2s 2d per lb Surahira X quality—2s 6d per lb Procurable from - John Orr and Co., A shburton. J. W. Lill, Dunsandel J. R. Carey, Fairton D. Miller and Co., Hinds WANTED Known — That J Moison begs to apologise to the public for not advising them before this of the arrival of his splendid assortment of Xmas Goods, of varied shapes and styles in Boots and j Shoe, that will surprise his new and old customers. Discount for cash to all. In the Working Department nothing but best sole leather used, and tanned to his order. Best workmen kept. An3^one will tell you that J.M. sells the best article and does tho best work. Near Court Hou^e, East Street, Ashburton. Christinas Presents. i i THOMAS* YOUNG, ULSTER BOOT DEPOT, WISHES to Thank his numerous Customers for their patronage during the Sale, and wishes them a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. He wishes to intimate that each purchaser will receive a beautiful Almanac for 1903. Three subjects to choose from. j Address—Next to Bank of New Zealand, East Street, Ashburton T. Bullock. j ' MONEYS j i^QAAA T0 LKND on approved oWOI/vl/ freehold security, and other sums. Apply to T. BULLOCK. _ ______ /COTTAGE Properly, conveniently situ- V^ ated in Cox street, being T.S. 829, con taining £-acre, on which is erected a dwelling house with verandah, surrounded by garden, and a portion planted with fruit tree?. There is also a email stable and other conveniences. Very liberal terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE" Moore Street. if\UARTER Acre, being Town Soction frJj 334, having 66ft frontage on Moore Street, together with Cottage thereon, and small Shed. Price £149. Easy terms can bo arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK. "ioITsTLE^NICE BUILDING SITE. 9 A ORES odd, good land, situated near Town. To be sold in two allotments if go desired. Apply to T, BULLOCK. FOR SALE EAIRTON Sections, viz: — Lots 11 and 12, each containing i acre, and j Lot 81, also I acre. j Apply to T. BULLOCK. J TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL. | PREMISES in Mooro Street, lately occupied by Mr T. Tally. T. BULLOCK, TO LET, OR FOR SALE, , COTTAGE and half-an-acre situated in Princes Street, Netherby. T. BULLOCK. TO LET QR FOR SALE. A COMMODIOUS Dwelling House of 15 rooms, surrounded by garden, etc., conveniently situated in Tancred Street one of the principal streets. If sold, very easy terms of payment. . Full particulars furnished on application.' T. BULLOCK. TO LET, AT A LOW RENTAL. SHOPS and Premises in Triangle Build ings, fronting the Wakanui Road, and near tho Post Office and Railway Station. ' T. BULLOCK. BURNETT STREET, TO LET —Shop now occupied by Messrs i Kerr Bros., they having taken larger j premises near the above. Possession can be given in a few days. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—IMPROVED FARM, SHEEP COUNTRY, Etc. ~\ A A A ACRES, good sheep country, jLrXTlb:^ mostly in its native state, partly fenced with wire and standards. Improved Farm of— 98 acres, with dwelling, etc., early selection 380 acres, fenced and otherwise improved. 283 acres, partly fenced. Good healthy sheop country. Improved Farm of — 417 acres, good for all round farming 350 acres, in its native state, and partly fenced; and othur farms, And a number of Suburban and Town Properties, Also Building Allotments in the Town ships of Rakaia, Tinwald, Waterton, Win slow, etc. Full particulars, terms, etc., furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. SHEEP SHEARS! ! 3s 6d per pair T.U.S., 8.8.A., etc., with plain or perforated handles. Turkey, Wasnita, and Hindustan Oil Stones, Oil, etc. LAWN MOWERS, in a variety of makes and sizes, at from 22s 6d to 5.55, —G. MEDDINS The People's Ironmonger. WE have just opened a beautiful range of White Figured Muslin at lOd, Is, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d, Is 9d per yard ; also a range of coloured muslin for Blouses and Dresses, at 7d, 9d, lOd, Is per yard.—Grant and Moore. FATHER Christmas at Steange's, Burnett Street



FARMS FARMS FARMS FARMS i I HAVE for Sale one of the best Dairy Farms in New Zealand, about 150 acres, watered with natural stream, near a Factory. In fact everthing is in its favour. A chance rarely met with. Must be sold. Good reasons given for selling. 314 Acres of Land. Good little farm, ") situated 14 miles from Ashburton. Low '■ price and easy terms. i —■«— i 10 Acres (999 years lease). Good house, nice garden. Situated near Anama schoool. Anxious to sell, 150, 75,120, 40 Acres good land. Three | miles from town. May be sol i is a whole Jor separately. Owner willing to take a low price and easy terms. I % have also a number of other Farms and Town Properties on my books for sale at j j low prices. ! Having Money to Lend on First and Second Mortgage, I can arrange excep tional terms for any of the above. IMPLEMENTS.; One good second-hand Woods' Harvester and Binder. One McCormick's second hand. Both guaranteed. In good working order. To be had at a bargain. I have the most up-to-date Farm Machi nery in the market. Kindly call at the Implement Depot, Tancred street, and inspect for yourselves. | W. STONYER. NOTICE The Great Eugene Sandow IS COMING. "VTOW is the time to buy Developers _i3l and Spring Grip Dumb-Bells at HARDLEY BROS TOYS, Toys, Toys of every description at s.tk4ngk's.



BUSINESS NOTICES ______ SANTA CLAUS AND FATHER XMAS COMING AGAIN. - - H. M JONES. - - AS\ Cases of Toys, Fancy Goods, Books, Stationery, China, Glass, Plush, Af\ TEV/ Japanese and Leather Goods jC\/ ! Suitable for Christmas, New Year, Birthday & Wedding Presents -Imported direct from Leading London Houses.— — Must I)C Sold. Lowest possible Prices. Call early & often Christmas Cards in great variety; Pianos, Organs and Bicycles sold, Easy I payments. Cricketing, Croquet and Tennis Material H. M. JONES. WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 ■ ■' " '"" " 0■» ™" * "" '" "TIfTE Shall be represented at the Christchurch jand Timaru AuctionJSales, and have made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent on to either Christchurch or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will , please consign as follows — If intended for sale at Christchurch :~Brown and Son's Siding, Addington, If intended for Sale at Timaru :—Mill and Company's Siding, Timaru. If intended for sale at Ashburton :—Friedlander Broß., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton, Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Requisites, suppliedat Lowest Eates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows :— Christchurch. Timaru. January 16th, 1903. I January 13th, 19D3. February 19th, 1903. February 25th 51903. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS. ANDREW ORR Is Opening Up a Grand Selection of New Goods for the season) LATEST Fashions in Dresses Costumes, and Skirts. 50 Dozen Ladies' Corsets P.D., C.8., W-B , and other makes Ladies' Black Silk Capes, Jackets, &c Now Laces, Insertions in Creme, Paris, and White Colours Ladies' Gloves in endless variety 50 Doz. Ladies' Lawn Pocket Handkerchiefs, lovely goods Ladies' Silk Underskirts, also Alpacas and Grass Cloth Fancy Goods, Belts Chataleine Bags, Picnic Baskets Dressing Cases, Hair Brushes, Combs, Purses, &c, &c. Millinery Department —Style and Fashion up-to-date. Dressmaking Department— Giving universal satisfaction. Fit and Style perfect. Having been appointed Sole Agent in Ashburton for the sale of "MODEL" Paper Patterns, manuiactured in America from designs created by Parisian and American Artists and sold in connection with the New Idea Journal Large stocks to select from. GENTS' SUITS made to measure. Prices and Fit guaran teed, all that can be desired. ANDRE W~ OR 11.



FOR WATCHES, : CWKSi JEWELLERY, SILVEE AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, i GO TO G. JESSON, Practical "Watchmaker aud Jewellery Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Eiotel) Ashburtgn, j —Repairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. Newman's Livery Stables, (Behind Somerset Hotel), Ashburton. J NEWMAN desires to thank his • Customers for their patronage in , the past and to solicit a continuance o£ the same in the future. In order to keep pace with his growing business he has just had built several new vehicles. Horses and Traps always on hire. Best accommodation for visitors from town or country. 'Wedding and Picnic Parties catered for. Charges Moderate. J.NEWMAN, Proprietor. ' U_2o9 FOR 15s 1 dozen Cabinets and one Mato line Enlargement z^AN BE OBTAINED FEOM MITCHELL, PHOTOGRAPHER. Burnett St. ASHBURTON. I Patronised by the Right Hon. E. J. Seddon Premier of New Zealand. Work guaranteed within a fortnight from date of return of Proofs. rjK WILL buy you a sound second- ' hand Bicycle afc G. H. Carson's, Eclipse Cycle Works. j nnOY Land at Stranqe's, Burnett Street



' BUSINESS NOTICES. ' \ NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY' 1 COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND., LIMITED. Capital subscribed ... £1,000,000 Paid and Called Up ... £200,000 j Reserve Fund £32,500 THE above Company beg to notify to! their Clients and the Public that it has been decided t0 add to their business a COMMISSION AND AUCTIONEERING DEPARTMENT, and -will from the Ist October last be prepared to undertake Sales by Auction or Private Treaty of LAND, LIVE STOCK, WOOL, FROZEN MEAT, Etc., Placed in their hands for Sale The Department -will be under the charge of Mr H. S. Bourn, who will act as Auc tioneer, and those entrusting us with their business will have the benefit of his practi cal experience, and may rely upon every care and attention being given and best results obtained. Mr Bourn will attend at Addington each Wednesday, also at other country Stock Sales, which will be notified by advertisement prior to the dates of the regular fixtures. ASHBURTON. We have pleasure in notifying to our clients in the Ashburton district and the public that as from the 2nd December next Mr Bourn will attend at the Ashburton, Tinwald and Methven regular fixtures. We shall be pleased to receive entries from time to time for these "sales. Arrangements have been made with Mr i Alex. Hewson to receive particulars of stock for sale, and he will be in attendance at the yards on the morning of the Sales to i receive stock. Particulars of business placed in his hands will have our prompt attention In connection with the above we are pre- 1 pared to make Cash Advances against Live Stock and Produce placed in our hands for Sale, either in the LOCAL MARKET or for shipment to London or elsewhere. ' G. F. MARTIN, Manager. H. S. BOURN, Auctioneer. WOOL SEASON 1902-3. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE and AGENCY COMPANY of N.Z., Ltd., having made special arrangements at their Addington Stores to receive and show Wool, are now prepared to receive Clips for the season's sales. Please consign wool for local sale, — "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Adding ton." Note—Wool for direct shipment consign, "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Lyttel ton." 11243 WOOL. WOOL. Christchurch Sale Dates. THIRD SALE—FRIDAY, January 16th, 1903 FOURTH SALE—THURSDAY, February 19th, 1003 H. MATSON & CO. /"\FFER their services to the Wool growers of the Ashburton County. They will make Cash Advances, free of Com mission, at Lowest Rates of Interest, against Wool placed in their hands for Sale during the ensuing season. Consign Wool to — "MATSON'S, Addington." All single Bales, such as Locks, Pieces, mixed Fleeces, etc., consign to "MATSON'S, Christchurch." To Sheep Growers & Owners. We should be glad if those who have Sheep to Sell, or wish to buy, wouldforward particulars to us, and prices required " Subject to sales," or make your wantg known to us. With our large coanectioii extending over the whole of New Zealand We feel confident that we are in a position to effect many Sales Either to you or for you. • | We shall be pleased to receive consign' j ments of Stock at the Addington Market, and samples of Grain, during the coming j season. Correspond with us. H. MATSON , AND CO. 164, CASHEL STREET Christchurch '■ " ■■



If 3*ou wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere, "TX7"E have the pleasure Jto notify our Clients that we are now in the position to ! supply them with these celebrated i Fertilisers at— £4 12s 6d per ton on Trucks at Islington and Smithfield. Results Prove that they are the Best & Cheapest 'to use. QUALITY AND ANALYSIS REMAIN j AS BEFORE.-— 1 Islington Clients have won the Highest Honours at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations for Roots and Grain exhibited at their Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions. NICOLL BROS. DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBURTON,



BUSINESS NOTICES. I MUSIC ■ Singing, Piano, & Harmony MB J. GILLIES—Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10162 Only this season's Tweeds sold. 1*1) i 111, XiVJLJuUJX^* Street. | JERS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLEE, &o. TJEGISTERED TEACHER OF MUSIC j Musical Instruments of every description. Latest Music by every mail. Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's Sewing Machines. The Latest and Best. The only Sewing Machine that does not fail in any pointy Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes Arasenes, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her ' balist. GOLD MEDAL. I . The McCormick Reaper & Binder (LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) TJK7AS again awarded the Gold JMedal at the Christchurch Show, thus -winning the highest honours given for Machinery two years in succession. The Excelsior Cultivator secured the Silver Medal. McCormick Daisy Reaper was Highly Commended. Morrow, Bassett AND CO. Wills Street, Ashburton. '.M. PRIEST, Manager New and Second-hand Furniture and Clothing. HAVING in stock a large assortment of new and second-hand Furniture of every description, Crockeryware and Clothing, the same is being sold at lowest prices. Choice assortment of Toilet Ware just opened out. Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged. H. W. RoiINSON, TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10289



¥Sq.'ABLISHEI> 1866, Johnson & Couzins, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. (Opposite J. Ballantyne and Co.) Sole Agents for E. H. Bbown's Patent Hobse Covebs, Requiring no Crupper. Tent, Tarpaulin, and Flag Makers. Oil skin Clothing Manufacturers, Canvas Ducks* Calicoes, Cricket Nets, Pishing Nets, and everything connected with the Trade. Wholesale and Retail, Tents, Marquees, Tarpaulins and Flags on Hire. Letters and Telegrams from Country cus-' tomers receive prompt attention. 12 40 , The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd, Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. T7WERY description of Merchandise and JQi Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. We have just reoelved new season's supply of WOOLPACKS (in all sizes), SEAMING TWINES, MANURES, TURNIP AND RAPE SEEDS. Clients are requested to book their re quirements as early as possible to avoid disapgointment, and we also advise your making personal enquiry re prices before promising orders elsewhere. T. F. GIBSON - Manager \ LT T V IS THE lJj 1 BEST IS BE TB Hx E STARCH USE NO OTEEK ! Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepeis throughout the colony. ' PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers.



! BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM R. HYDE, (J BURNErT STREET, ASHBURTON. j {Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. '^LAEIDGE'S STABLES, (Late MeConnell's). Tanceed Street, Ashbueton. OEST accommodation and attention for I* Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed* ding and Picnic Parties catered for. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor, Telephone No. 91. 6 87 JUST fancy Mellor is Selling his Boota and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. BAKER BROS. Complete Furnishing-*' UTS T>mTi '-TAKEHS. ' To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'B CANTERBURY Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) DIRECTORY, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL : APRIL 1903 (SECOND YEAR OP PUBLICATION.) ~p|EMY Bvo. size, containing over 1000 pages, together with numerous Maps, corrected to date, the whole handsomely bound in cloth, gilt lettered. Price, if ordered before publication, 10s 6d „ After publication, 12s 6d. Stone, Son & Co. PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS, Dunedin and Wellingtoa. 10 293 COALS! COALS COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. riIHIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. ETery JL Householder should save money, and, keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TRY IT ! TKY IT! TRY IT A To be had of all Coal Merchants. fl Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers^ Station. " JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton, TO Those about to marry, and to those already married. Study economy by purchasing your furniture at W. & M. Baker's Warehouse, Havelock Street. Just received, a consignment of Wicker Chairs in latest shapes and designs; also Bamboo Tables. In stock all kinds of bed steads and bedding; Suits of drawing and dining-room furniture made to order afc moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials hT. GEO It G Jhi JAMS, * Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store ! keepers throughout the colony. IT PAYS, it pays to buy your Boots ftfc Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. Good Bluchers 5s lid JUST landed ex " Delphic " and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are \ offering at less than Christchiirch, prices.— ! Cabsoh and Co. WHAT prize takers for pastry ttse Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty HENRY GARNER, late Woollen M3ls> gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a trial. 9 8 WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots and Shoes at Jas, Mellor's, Tancred Street. WANTED Known—That we are sol© agents for the N.Z. Acetylene Gas j lighting Company. Carbide quoted in lib. to 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylene lighting.—Hardley Bros. 10102 r' is a well-known fact thai Jas Mellor can give much better value in Boots and Shoes than aay other Shop in AshburtoQ. SHEEP Shears! Sheep Shears! T.U.S and 8.8.A., 3s 6d; Turkey and Wash ita Stones at pricos that cannot be beaten. —Hardley Bros. IP you want real good Boots then try Mellor's, the ch^osst Shop in Ash burton. ■ PATTY Pan baking powder wants ott trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. WANTED KNOWN —■ Farmers' Good Shooter Boots only 10s 6d. Mellob's; ' Zealandia Boot Store. WHY not try Mellor's . Zealandia, Boot Store for Boots and Shoes. Great value at Mellor's. WANTED Known — Special Value in Boots and Shoes at Mbliob's, Zealandia Boot Store CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henry Gabner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. PATTY Pan baking powder, the grea novelty, two patty tins for nothing Prom all Grocers.