The Poultry Industry.

(By Buff Orpington.)

(Continued.) NONgLAYING HENS. If you wi.n lo fatten for market simply feed all the grain the hens will eat, but give a proportion of nitrogenous food also, as it repairs waste of tissue and promotes the digestion of the grain. Sell as soon as tney are fat as thore ia a loss in ondeavoucing to exceed a po.siblo limit.

■ If the hnna are poor in flesh feed them in the same manner as the laying hens, but give more grain, for about ten days, and then feed nitrogenous food principally. Growing stock require little or no grain if fed on a variety of other food. The point to obs.rve is to feed at regular periods. Do not ho always feeding, but give them their breakfast warm, and feed no more until nearly night. Let the hens become hungry and scratch. Until hens begin to lay they will become fat very easily ,• hence give them more clover than anything el.o. Af ter they begiu to lay the eggs take the surplus away. In a majority i £ cases hens are made too fat before they begin to Jay, and especially pullets, which become fat and do not begiu to lay until they are nearly a year old.

dioestio:

IN A FACTOR,

Over one half of tho food will be wasted ; the hens wili not digest it, and they will suffer from bowel disease unless you always provide "teeth "grit. Not round gravel, soft oyster shells, or ashes, but hard, sharp edged grit, such as pounded glass, crockery ware, or broken flint, and tlie harder aad sharper the better, as it is passed out ot the gizzard as soon as the sharp edges are worn off. This is why a hen will pick up a bit of broken oyster shell, aad refuse ground oyster shell meal. Bug oyster shells are not hard enough, aud they do nob fully answer the purpose. No food will be digested until it is first ground (digested) in the gizzard.

WATER IN WINTER.

The hen must have water—but not as ice and snow. Snow creates thirst instead of allaying it, and also causes loss on warmth of body. Early in the morning, in cold weather, give your hens warm water, to drink. After they have drank, throw it out to prevent freezing, and give water at noon and at night. In other words, water three times a day. Be careful to give water so that none of the birds get their wattles wet, or they may become frosted. "When a cock or hen becomes frosted on th. comb or wattles, it is then sick and in pain, aud the hen will not lay until the injured member is thoroughly healed.

OTHER CONDITIONS,

There must be no lice, no sickness. Do not forget that the hen house must be warm, no cracks, no draughts from top veutilation, no freezing of the birds by what is called ventilation. You wilL fiud more frosh air to steal in than you can keep out in the winter season.

FEEDING IN A NUTSHELL,

The hen. like the cow must be given bulky food. Give her all the chopped clover scalded that she can eat. If she is fat, the clover with one ounce of lean meat per day, will soon compel her to lay. Separate the layors from the others. You cannot keep old hens, pullets, fat hens, aud lean hens together any more than you can keep dry cows, heifers not yet in milk, aud fresh eow<s together, for they do nob require the same food. Grain is deficient in lime and mineral matter, but bran is rich in nitrogen, carbon and mineral matter.

Beans and peas, cooked, and thickened with bran, and fed twice a week, is an ex cellent food for laying liens. Linseed and cotton seed (cake or meal) is excellent, but all oily foods are liable to cause molting. The best food for laying hens is clover, finally chopped and scalded. A bucket of chopped closer seasoned with bran, midd lings, lins-ed meal or oatmeal (changing the substances so as to give variety) with beans twice a week and ment or ground fish will furnish more nitrogen for eggs than the fish can utilize. The secret of feeding is to avoid getting your laying hens fat, Always keep your hens at work. An idle hen is never a good layer. Breed is everything. The machine for converting food into eggs must be of the best to be had. Anything and everything Will not do.

(To be continued.)

A Threatened Exodus.

FARMERS DESERT NATAL

Natal has of late been on the verge of a revolution of agriculturists. Not an armed rising, of course, with bucolic armies ac counted with scythes, as was Monmouth's army, but a wave of enmity to the country, and an exodus of just those men it is worth our while to keep. The Orange River Colony is bidding high for farmers, and is not particular whence she derive, them. This territory has fine lands to offer,—a little shout of water, perhaps, but among the besb grazing lands in South Africa. The district of Olodolam, for instance/where the lamentable battle of Sanna's Post was^ought, is viewed with much favour by a number of young Colonial far mors who are dissatisfied with the Polela district, and they have sent up delegates to spy out the land. Farms are here to be obtained on payment of _5f per cent per annum on the purchase price for 30 years, when freehold is granted—a, prospect tempting enough t9 a leaseholder. Benefi cial occupation is the main condition of the grant, and this implies the building of a home. Let us now look into the conditions im posed upon the occupants of Government farms in Natal. As long ago as 1857, 250,000 acres of land were granted at |-d per acre per annum, plus 4d per acre per annum for non-occupation. At present a farmer obtains title to his farm upon paying 5 per cent on the purchase pries for 20 years. Thus it is notably cheaper than in the O.R.C. The beneficial occupation clause nevertheles« holds good, and in this certain farmers have discovered a.griev ance. It is stated that a declaration before a Magistrate suffices as proof of beneficial occupation, and that this is abused by many unscrupulous owners of farms. However this maybe, is a fact that there is an inspector attached to the department of the Surveyor-General, whose duty it is to see that the conditions of occupation are complied with. Mr G. C. K. Richardson was the last inspector, and his successor is is to be appoiuted within the next few days. It is easy enough to quote, but equally difficult to verify, numerous grievances put forward by individual farmers again&t the Government and its system of land fl tenure.

We shall go deeper into this matter, and hope soon to set the position of the Natal Government* as towards Natal farmers, put plainly before our readers. Meantime what ever may be the case, it is impossible to urge to strongly the need for a broader liberalism in the conduct of public affairs and for less adherence to tho safe stale policies of the past. In a word, Natal should gamble for a big stake in the future and, as the three-card man says, " If you don't speculate, you can't accumulate." We must take risks and we must back up our own men. Farmers leaving for the O. R. C. forsooth! We ought to make it worth while for the 0. R. C. men to come to us.

UNKNOWN

A STORY AT 74.

The Case of Mr. H. McBEATH.

{By a Speriui Reporter.)

What a pleasant contrast comfortably situated people alford to their more un fortunate fellows who have had unlimit ed adversities to contend against, and who are, consequently, subservient to the meagre charities of the world. Time and fortune have dealt very leniently with Mr. Hector Mcßeath, who was devoting some attention to the garden, when our reporter called at his resi dence in Gordon-street, Hillside, Duns din. A conversation was entered into, when Mr. Mcßeath said:

"I am entering into my seventy fourth year, yet I feel almost as young as when I w__.s in my prime. Having Very few worldly cares, and being in, the best of health, I reckon I ought to be happy, and so I* am, thank God. But I remember a time in my earlier days when I was the most miserable man in Dunedin." A

" What happened 1 to upset you, Mr. Mcßeath?"

"My health broke down, and for twelve months I suffered acutely with my liver. I used to think I had a con stitution of iron, but it isi surprising how the liver can quickly dissipate such a notion. My disease came on very quietly, for beyond a continual tired and distressed feeling I did not observe any particular inconvenience from my complaint. A few weeks later I had aching pains im my legs, and it tool but very little exercise to make me quite_. exhausted. I could eat but poorly, yet I felt as though I was over burdened with foodj a suffocating sensa tion also being in my chest, q Sharp pains were located in my stomach im mediately after meals, and they stayed there and tormented me for hours. In fact, I was hardly ever free from some kind of agony, my back, just a little below the neck, coming in for a fair share. .. The action of my heart was very irregular, as it used to beat rapidly for a while, and then gradually die away till I feared it was going to stop. A quantity of sour gas rose from the decaying food in my stomach, and the smell and taste of it often made me sick. I have often done nothing but belch up wind for fully an hour, and my head—well, it ached so badly that I could not see. Specks appeared be fore my eyes, and the light fairly dazed me. My mouth was in a foul state, with a coated tongue, and I was troubl ed with confinement of the bowels. The rest I got was none too good, as my sleep was disturbed by a ( series of ugly dreams. A stabbing pain in my right side made me unable to sit up, while to bend or walk was sometimes murderous torture. My disease piled up one ailment upon another till I be came so irritable that I did not know what to do with myself. . All my n«rve power was lost, for I could not keep my limbs from shaking if you had paid me. A drumming sort of noise came in my ears, and made me quite deaf while it lasted, and, above all, I was frightfully thin and weak. I just felt as though I wanted to die, and thus put a stop to my sufferings." © " Did you think that death was your only source of relief?"

" I did so, because the medicine that was dispensed to me gave me no com fort whatever. My house was like a medical hall with empty medicine hot el rs, tho contents of which had had no effect. I had no hope of getting better, as it appeared my disease had gone too far into my system. A friend then presented me with a bottle of medicine which he said was bound to do me good. On reading the label I found it was Clements Tonic. After a dose or two I felt a little comforted, and slept better that night. In the morning I ate some breakfast, my pains subsided by degrees, and so I went on till I was all right again. My nervous sys tem was strengthened and my liver re stored to order by Clements Tonic, and I have not required a dose of phyr.ic since. Clements Tonic is the best medi cine known to me, therefore you may publish these statements in any way."

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : FRIDAY, AUGUST ,$, , 90J .

""_' iJJ_ ]J___ ' '■■■""'«'-'•» n -r-u Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Robbbt Bell, at his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. FRIDAY, August 15, 19Q3.



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Is Marriage a Failure, or no ? 1 To answer is nobody's place, Only time and experience will show / In each individual case. What's worse than a very bad cold ? Nothing, we feel pretty sure— The best thing to take we are told Is Woods' Great Peppermint Cuke. Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful : Worm Worriers—are a saffe and sure ' remedy, in Is boxes; sold everywhere Smoke New Venus j Among remedies for Cough? and Colds j all Bronchial Complaints, TUSSICURA undoubtedly holds the premier position. Worms undermine Children's Constitut or. Us© Wade's Worm Figs Is boxes.



I /ft " ■•- ' • I G' STATUTORY DECLARATION. j I, Hkcto*! Mcßkath. of G0rd0n...., Hillside, j Dunedin,'in the colony of New Zealand, do solemnly _nd sincerely declare that I have care fnllv read the annexed document, consisting of two folios, and con secutively numbered from one lo two, and tbat it contains and is a true and faithful account of my illness aod cure by Clements Tonic, and also contains mv full permission to publish in an* wav mv stitnments-wh'rh I givfi vnlnnt.tilv. without receiving _ny pßvmenl i nr-.ii I make this solemn declaration, consci. nt'nnsly l».lievlr,« th« <amc to he true, and by virtue of the provi-ir-.i-s of an Act ot the General Assembly of N™ Zealand, intituled " The Justices of Peace Act, 188.." Declared at Dunedir Decciiiiier, one thonsa* T. Bullock. TO LET. HOUSE of 5 Kooms and Verandah con veniently situated in Moore Street. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. SMALL Cottage in Wills Street west, fronting tbo Domain. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. i ~ TO LKT, SIX Roomed dwelling house, with de' .taohed Washhouse, etc, fronting WakaJ nui Boad, just over East Belt. Apply to T. BULLOCK,^ FOR "SALE" Fairton. BUILDING Site, being Lot 81, contain ing -_-Acre. T. BULLOCK. MONEY. , O Lend on approved freehold securities, the following sums awaiting invest ment, viz.—£4oo, .6600, £800, £125, £1200 £500, ,£l5O, £125, £1500, and £200. Apply to T. BULLOOK^ FOR SALE HAMPSTEAD, 2ACR.ES very good land, fronting Gam bridge Street, on which is erected a dwelling house of 5 rooms, conservatory, and scullery, detached washhouse and dairy, also commodious shed, stable, workshop, etc. The house is surrounded by garden with macrocarpa fences,- orchard at back. Inspection invited. For terms and full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. TINWALD TO LET CtOTTAG-E, together with small stable ) and' shed, situated at corner of Archi bald and Agnes Streets. T. BULLOCK. __ ___________ Commodious House, containing sixteen rooms with all conveniences; well situated in Tancred Street. For further particulars apply to T, BULLOCK , __ _______^... _ 5 ACRES First-Class Land, fronting the j Wakanui Creek, Allenton district, j Easy terms of payment. Apply to •■ T. BULLOCK



I BUSINESS ■ -.NOTICEg! ■SALES ARE ALL THE-RAGE. Special Reductions —~:o: Special Reductions NICHOLAS &PICKFORD INVITE COMPARISON OF VALUES. Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, ls6d, 2s 6d, 3s, Ss6d, 4s, 4s 6d, 6s, 6s 6d. Childrens' from 8d per pair. School Boot 3 from 5s per pair. Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s 6d to 18s 6d per pair Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s Gd to 18s 6d per pair Gent's Balmorals from 10s, strong Shooters from 9s 9d PLEASE to remember we hold an Extensive Stock of High-Class . Boots, Shoes, and Slippers of every description. Prove our prices.J |Boys and Girls Boots a_>pecia,lty. Our Motto is—" Small Profits and Quick Returns." NICHOLAS &PICKFORD, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. Furniture Buyers, Read this ! STRANGE, BUT TRUE. (A RECORD.) TO ALL THOSE WHO PURCHASE 4-1J j WORTH OR UPWARDS OF FURNITURE OtJ \j\j —— a. miiii, ———— . — - ■ During our GREAT SALE 2*l WE ARE GIVING 125 A Beautiful Present, such as a Nice Easy Chair, or Tea Set, Brass Rail Fender, or Bedroom Set, Etc. Etc. Etc. (According to purchase and your own choice.) Every article at reduced price. And we guarantee to sell at latest published Christchurch prices. TO OUR COUNTRY CLIENTS. ! We also offer to pay your Railway Fares to select your Presents. We will also pack it and your purchase free of charge. SO STUDY YOUR PURSES and pay us a visit, for it .will pay you, , and oblige, Yours very truly, T. H. UNDRILL & CO., Complete House Furnishers, Ashburton. I Pure TEAS of FINEST Quality!! j , . . _| ssfe-si^ia Brand. s&i | 1 These Teas are blends ot absolutely the 1 I FINEST TEAS PROCURABLE. g j i^a# Brand I I\J & Each Brand is ot a different character and I flavour but of FINEST Quality. I COLOMBO.. lift g \bJ* Brand. Pure Ceylon I \KJ I Ask your Grocer for these Well-known I Brands ot Teas and ... J ACCEPT NO OTHER, TO SHEEPOWNERS. LONDON JSUTOHEBT GOOD PRICES ASSURED. TANCREDJSTREET. " _, , _ . . XTAVING taken over the Business of H MATSON AND Co., beg to inform _(J_ the late Sam. E. Burnard, as ftom • holders of Sheep and Lambs that lst Jul inatant I begto inform all my should they be looking for a Market and __ im _] and Customers of the late Pro decide to try Addington, that they will be prietor.thatlwill carry on the Butchery glad to receive Consignments. _ Business in above Premises, and trust the There is no need to.write, to them ; just fc ex te nded to me i n the past will be consign Matson's, Addington. continued The firm will carefully untruck and conUnuea- ___ classify each lot, and if the price bid at Quality and punctuality guaranteed. Auction is not sufficient on a basis of the J r J ° c.i.f. Prices current for Frozen Meat, they Families waited on Daily. will have the Sheep sent to either Isling- —__ ton or Belfast, and on receipt of Weights * ttt tt PfTRTNT QON will sell forward or ship as Clients may "• &■> XIU-DIJ* DUIV desire. Prompt Payments. Consign T 7_29 MATSON'S, Addington. NOTICE To Those Who Have Landed TIT E HAVE APPOINTED Property to Sell. VV _^ ■• • Send Particulars of your Properties to r. W # OU A, H. MATSON AND CO. Agent for The Firm is recognised as the greatest medium of exchange in Canterbury, and MaSSeV-HarriS aild Buyers from all parts are constantly en- J _ •l TV 1 quiring and making inquiries from them. lll.pe_.iai J-flCyCieS During the past six months the firm have for been instrumental in selling no less than SIX good-sized Properties south of Rangi- ASHBURTON, |RAKAIA, and tata. They are always Avilling to receive Surrounding Districts. particulars through any local Agent, and to ™*^<^^^^*telm_*b clients will receive «™py attention.and tte h:nTro.e°/tie. VS* £___& ME COX .ill.olleetal. Monk, dneto __ Review, which is circulated throughout the CANADA world. They advertise likely Properties in their regular column, free of cost to CYCLE & MOTOB COY, Owners, and other charges are on the lowest LIMITED scale. If you have a place for sale, avail yourself of their services: It co.ts nothing Depot—East Street, Ashburton. unless sale is made, and no fear of your Property being hawked or depreciated. ~ " Great facts. They can always assist tt A F TVf A9 l QTTTHTA Purchasers, being hand and glove with Jtl A I__lyX.A. OJL U *_».__v/, Moneyed Clients. MATSON'S, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. 6 14.0 Christchurch. .^.__. _. •_. zJzL. - ~_ T7OR portraiture \ V AN_TED to sell second-hand Lady's Landscape, 4 v Bicycle, good as new, very little «»**«» r , used: must be sold. For particulars apply . .  , . w. stonyer, Bicycle importer, ' And Enlargements. "Wanted Known, that Evans's MOUN- ~ ! TAIN KING- ASTHMA POWDER i s the I only certain remedy for Asthmatical MODERATE CHARGES. Troubles.



y BUSINESS NOTICES. l NOTICE. A NY person or persons found trespassing on the Riversdale Estate in pursuit of gam« or otherwise will be prosecuted. 5807 ' W. S. STRANGE. H. UeSISBST, T>ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. J. SEALY & CO. NEW SEEDS, NEW SEEDS. "^DI7E beg to intimate to ou numerous patrons, that our stock of new season's seeds has arrived, in fine order, from the far-famed house of Carter and Co., London, and include Farm Seeds, Vegetable Seeds, Flower Seeds, in endless varieties, and J garden requisites of every description. We are still to be found at Sealy's Corner. East Street. J. SEALY & CO. 7 131 LA TES T PEARCE^S Sale of Drapery. Wonderful success. Shop crowded Saturday Everybody smiling and satisfied. The reductions are genuine. "TVTOW is the time to get a cheap pair of _13l Blanketß. Just arrived sample pairs Curtains from 2s lid.—Pearce's Drapery Sale. FOUND at last—A genuine Drapery Sale. If you did not get a circular call and get -one at Pearce's Genuine Drapery Sale. REMEMBER its room we want, not profit. Cost price accepted for nearly everything. We must have more room for stocktaking. Call and satisfy yourselves at Pearce's Clearing Sale. COALS! COALS! COALS MOUNTSOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. THIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every 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 ! TRY IT ! TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. j JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. XIEGISTERED TEACHER OF MUSIC 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 point. Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next HAit, Her balist. R. CLARK CARRIAGE PAINTE.E, FIVE Tears with A. G.Howland, Christ church ; seventeen years with J. R. and F. and H. Steel. The present is an excellent time to have your Vehicle Painted, etc., in first class style. Lowest prices. Charges consistent with good workman ship. All leather work attended to. A Trial Solicited. Address—Opposite Church of England, Tanored Street West. mHERE has been a lot of CURIOSITY evinced about the EARL that has been in Ashburton the last few days, and these are a few of the questions one is heard ask. Who is this Earl? What's this Earl? Have you seen it? Is it a Bike? IsitaCart? Well, to satisfy this thirst for'knowledge, THE EARL at present staying at MORROW, BASSET?. 1 and Ce. is a new up-to-date BICYCLE, Guaranteed, Fitted with Dunlop's Best Multiflex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and Bell Price : £10 Cash. M PRIEST, Manager 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 at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials. „



BVSINESS NOTICES. j The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera- ' tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. ______ * EVERY description of Merchandise and ' Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Publio Auction. Amongst others we have the following properties for Sale by Private Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres Mayfield ... 872 acres, leasehold Mayfield ... 967 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Rangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „, Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 600, „ Coldstream ... 350 ' „ Ealing ... 596 „ Westerfield ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON Manager A GENTLEMAN in good social and financial position wishes to correspond with refined and educated young lady, view to matrimony. Must be good looking and have a clear complexion and beautiful skin, such as those who use PLANTEKOA Oint ment and Soap. J L.HIGGS Painter, Glazier, Paperhanger, and Signwriter Wall Paper, Scrim, Oils, Paints, Glass, etc., in Stock. HAVING taken over the Picture Pram ing Plant and Stock of Mr J. Wright I am now prepared to receive orders for Picture Framing at lowest prices. , J. L, HIGGS, Tancred Street. BAKt'Jt BROS. Compare _Fnr_-.ls_h_lngf." U > 1> ERTAKERB, FOR WATCHES, GLOCKSJ, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO O. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty-— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (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. GO w q o __ 3w 2 : o w y H '-Zi P3 O _^ o £ te ® . r&* H__. o o • ■ WANTED Sportsmen not to miss chance of buying a good Gun at much reduced prices Hardley Bbos. WANTED Builders and intending Builders to inspect our Register Grates and Mantel Pieces. Habdley Bbos. WANTED— Clearance of Lamps before Stock-taking. Reduced prices. See our window. Habdley Bbos. WANTED Known — Largest Stock Enamel, Tin, and Holloware in the town. Habdley Bbos. WANTED Sportsmen to bring your Guns to be repaired. Best work manship only employed. HARDLEY BROS. I WILL not be responsible for the debts of my wife, after this date, unless con tracted in the purchase of PLANTEKOA Ointment and Soap, whioh I know .she cannot do without. She never suffers with chapped hands or rough skin now. I



BUSINESS NOTICES. Mount Somers Hotel. W> J. A; CLAY, Proprietor HAVING Purchased this well known Hotel, I am now prepared to receive Visitors and the General Publio. Best Accommodation. Every attention given. Only the Best£Brands of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. 8 57 . Don't Forget rrO Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, -\ NEWCASTLE, ■■ * ! Coal always and f on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Also Coke; Westport and Nowcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. WHY are the people after the Coro nation better off than the King? Because the people get a Sovereign while the King only gets a Crown, _and it takes a crown to buy one bottle of PLANTEKOA, while a sovereign will buy four bottles, and' a large box of PLANTEKOA Ointment in the bargain. CLABIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tancebd Stbe_3t, Ashburton, BEST accommodation and attention for Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed* ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse lipping done. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. -, 6 87 PEACE DECLARED. NOT so with you, because your system is out of order, on account of your cold feet. Remedy-Gall at the ULSTER BOOT SHOP and get a pair of warm Boots or Slippers. Prices to suit every one. Slippers from 9d upwards. All classes of Boots and Shoes equally cheap. T. TO IT ITS, Ulster Boot Shop, Tancred street. INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. . £1.600,000 ■'...' f I AS already been added to Policies in \\.i the Department. This is the Bonus Year. And everyone now taking out a participa ting Policy will receive a substantial bonus at the end of the year. J. H. RICHARDSON, Commissioner, ST. GEOBG 1_ JAMS, Potted & Prexerved ?._. enter ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM Procurable from all Grocer« and Storekeeper throughout the Oolony Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Race Cleaner can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Eace, according to order. P. W. PAGE, 124 Chertsey. I SAY Fri&ad: Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Boots ? Why. Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get good value at Meilor. s. TTJATTY Pan baking powder, the great XT novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers.* WANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grate> a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. _ : TRiY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will save* you time, money, and worry. It will make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. WANTED to Sell-Several good city and country Hotels. For fall particulars apply . W. STONYER. WANTED KNOWN-That for Real Good Winter Boots and Shoes, at Reasonable Prices, call at J. Moison, for, as in the past, J. M. still maintains, and would not forfeit, that grand reputation he has held and still holds, not by nonsensical talk, but his Boots have at all times' stood the test, and are the best proof of his success. Repairing done at once. Best Sola Leather used.—Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton. WANTED Known—Best ammunition Depot in Ashburton is Habdley Bbos. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. . XT. ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan VV Drill; guaranteed m good order, low price. For particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot. WHAT prize takers for pastry use, Patty Pan baking powder the great novelt PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin THE Rapid Lightning Shirt Gloss—the only reliable shirt polish in the world. It is used by all the leading laundresses in New Zealand. Try a tin, it will pay you. Sold by all the leading grocers. LOW Prices are not the only considera tion—quality must be there, or value is wanting. Mitchell & Tubnbr are. combining low prices with good quality at their Cleaning up Sale. Remnants and Oddments a specialty.—Mitchell and , TUBNEB. '' " - <