Sir Joseph Ward at Winton.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph -- Copyright.

Winton, November 17.

The Hon. Sir Joseph Ward addressed ft crowded meeting at Moore's Hall, Win:on, this evening. The hon gentleman was in splendid form, and received fi great ovation from hi' constituents. In the course of his rernaika he said that it afforded him the greatest pleasure after the arduous work of tue session to meet the electors of the con stituency which he had the honour to re pre-rat for the laßt fifteen years. He re ■ ferred to the confidence which the electors of Awarua had so consistently and con tinuously reposed in.him, and he greatly appreciated the compliment paid him that evening in the splendid gathering that had ass^mb'ed to listen to him. The hon gen-' tleman then spoke mainly upon the line 3of his Auckland speech, and defended the iiuancial position of the colony and the flotation of our loans, denying a statement which had been published to the effect that he had said that the colony would not need to go on the money market again. In the financial statement delivered by him last session, he indicated that a portion of the loan would be borrowed in the colony. He than dealt with the position of the railways as reported in his Auckland speech, and claimed great credit for the Government for the enormous concessions which had been made to the pixblic since the Govern ment took office. Answering the rumors that had been published about the in security of the position of the colony, the hon gentleman said that he for one would not have continued to hold office had matters in this respect not been all right. (Cheers). Sir Joseph then related the cir cumstances connected with the Midland railway dispute, defended the Government system of land settlement, spoke at length on what the Government had done to es tablish a steam service to South Africa, and in' referring to the action taken in regard to the Dank of New Zealand, he claimed credit to the Government for averting a great financial disaster, and said that it had already been proved to be the best thing that at the tine could be done in the interests of the colony, and he pre dicted that the colony would not lose one penny by what the Government had done. In referring to the recent purchase by the Government of the Lake Wakatipu steam service, he expressed surprise that a few of those most immediately interested should have raised the cry that they were being badly treated. He felt that the traffic upon Lake Wakatipu should be greatly improved, not only for the dovelopmeat of the tourist traffic but for the benefit of the settlers concerned. As the present steamer* were deemed inadequate to cope wit h the public demands, it was the intention of the Government" to put another up to-date steamer on the lake. Had the share holders, who he understood now grumbled, declined to accept the offer of the Govern ment, they would have been justified in Currying out an independent service on behalf of the colony itself. As Minister of Railways, he contended that it was no use having up-to-date railways with cheap fares unless they gave every encouragement to the public to take every advantage of them. Rsfßrring to ..the visit of the Premier to Kngland, he said in regard to Mr Seddon's attempts to improve trade relations with British peoples, it would be a grand thing for our country if it were possible to bring about a system of preference to British goods carried in British ships to the colony. (Cheers). He gave the Premier great credit for the way he had represented the colony in England. In conclusion, Sir Joseph roferred to New Zealand as being inhabited by a sturdy people, who were founding what was destined to be one of the strongest out posts of the British Empire, and he hoped tbat the trust plu'ced in the hands of the people of to-day would not be abused by their successors. At the conclusion of the hon. gentleman's address, a vote of thanks and conCdence was carried unanimously.

Echoes of the War.

United Press As.=oci >tion Hy Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, November 1G The T?ight Hon. St. John Brodrick, Sec retary for War, speaking at Dewsbury, said that three millions had beon spent on the concentration camps in two years. The Continental contribution of clothing, com forts, and money was only sufficient to keep* the camps going for six hours. Nine hundred thousand sheep, cattle, and houses have been provided to replenish the burgher farm 3. Capetown, Nov. 6 Seven hundred iwimigrants are stranded at Capetown, owing to the local authorities refuafn; to countersign their permits tor the Trans va-«l. Sir W. Hely-Huichisou, Go vernor of Cape Colony, wires Lord Milner for permits. London, November 17 The South Africin League i* reorganising on a less militant basis.

Justice Bingham declarer that Lord Alverstone's Commission encountered in the Transvaal and Orange Kiver Colony noth ing like the bitterness prevalent at the Cape. The correspondents at Capetown declare that the loyalists strongly complain of the compensation committees who, in many localities, are Boer and pro-Boer. Moi-eover, the treason Courts merely dis franchise the rebels, and do not compel them to restore loyalists' property. Many I loyalist farmers are almost destitute. | An ordnance has been issued at Pretoria jto prevent reduction of breeding stock, I and forbids the slaughter of cows, heifers, [ and calves for the sale of meat for two years. Ottawa, November 17 Jooste and a party of Boer representa tives are passengers for Australia by the Miowera. They were greatly impressed at the possibilities of Canadian trade with South Africa in agricultral implements, vehicles, lumber, and cattle.

The Kaiser in England.

4 United Press Associn'iou—Hy Elec'ric Telegraph—Copyright. London Nov. 16 The King and the Kaiser were loudly cheered when passing between Sandringham and Wolforton, many thousands of people lining the roads. The Norfolk Yeomanry escorted their Majesties, while Volunteers lined the station. The Kaiser reached Clifton at five o'clock, and drove from Lonsdale to Lowther.

THE ASHBURTON GUABDIAN: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, , for the Proprietor, Robbrt Bell, afc Ms Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur j ton. } TUESDAY, November 18, 19Q2 f



jit is only on the usa of Wolfe's I Sohnapp* that it ought to be I ¥©übe tde Judge. I Every bottle of Wolfe's Schnapps contains an honest preparation of Juniper Berries and select Barley. If you need a stimulant that will braoe a tired body or clear a tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS—not a false stimulant but a builder up of vital foroeo. ¥ou take no Slisk. Better not take anything than accept a substitute for this sterl ing old tonic. Imitations are put out* for one purpose only—to make big profits— they are absolutely worthless. ' ®uyW6ok®otttes Look for the name, and accept I only bottles with the signature of I Udolpho Wolfe on the label. ' STUD NOTICES



f|lo TRAVEL in the Ashburton and Sur- JL rounding Districts, THE CARRIAGE STALLION Rapid Roan. RAPID ROAN is a perfect type of Car rlage Stallion, showing great quality, splendid bone and substance, and is faultless in Bhape. fie is just rising four years old, and stands 15! hands high. The only time he entered a show ring Rapid Roan took first; prize as a 3 year old at the Timaru Show in 1901. RAPID RO4N is well bred, descending from some of the best imported Carriage and Blood stock in the Colony. Sire Olden burg, by Orpheus (imp), dam, Beauty. Sire Detractor, by Traducer, dam, Dolly, by Messenger (imp). Tbbms: .£3 10s; Guarantee as per agree ment. Groomage ss, payable First Service. 2?or further particulars apply to Groom in Charge or w . STONYER , U 120 Ashburtoa. TO TRAVEL in the Hinds and May field Districts, The Clydesdale Stallion, GLENWYE For terms and particulars, apply to T. DEENNAN, g 215 Groom in charge. nnO Travel in the Methven, Rakaia, and surrounding districts the thoroughbred horse CAJOLERY, byApremont, dam Flattery, by Traducer dam Misa Fiat, by Poter .Flat. CAJOLERY U a well-proporticneii, hand some, fine quality chestnut hor^e, standiug 15.3 on steel bar-like legs, and he left the turf sound in every respwjt. His perform ances stamp him one of the most brilliant flat horses we have had, and he was a clever fencer and a master of weighfc. Cajolery took first prize and Champion at the Ashburton Show in 900. His pedigree c;innofc be surpassed. Terms— .£4 4s, with guarantee; groomage fee sa; £2 12s 6d season. For further particulars apply to L. TILLttT, Highbank, 10 233 or groom in charge.



BUSINESS NOTICES. MUSIC Singing, Piano, & Harmony MR J. GILLIES - Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). Piano, S.-humaim Conservatoire, Frankfort d-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10152 " H. MeSHERRY, "OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, X> Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STEEET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), | "¥TfTH OLE SALE and retail Tinware YV Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhaßger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, j and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas J Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. j I Only this season's Tweeds sold, j TAJLLORSo Street! Don't Forget f ] O Call at ARGTLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, ") NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and C on hand. MOUNT SOMERS J Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. ILES' Cantharides and Eosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Ranfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting i J\_ the Growth of the Hair and removing Scurf and Dandruff. This is not a new preparation, but the Proprietor being re juested to put it within ' reach of everyone, has had it placed i throughout New Zealand, and it can now ! be obtained locally from all Chemists, j Storekeepers, and Hairdressers, etc., or i direct from the Manufacturer—EDWAßD ' ILES, Ladies'and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, Princes Street, Dunedin. j Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from ! White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Geraldine. 8 12« BIRD Nesting is now on, and you will ■want boys' heavy knitted Hose cheap ; threes and fours Is, fives, sixes, and sevens .at Is 3d, at Grant and Moobe's. . <



* ,STANDfSHAND PEEECE,- Photographera under the Eoyal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio High Street, Christchurch. The Tailoring Tra.dk Dispute — The secretary of the Tailors' Union objected in Court that Craighead and Beebyman 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 bettor quality than usually sold. They ha ye jus tengaged several extra experienced men to cope with the rush of orders. Craighead and Berryman pay extra for both labour and material because their motto is " Satisfaction." Up-to-date suits from £3 10s. New summer hats, shirts, ties, boots, etc., just opened. Compare prices ! Observe the quality!—(Advt.) ;s~stables, (Late MeConnelPs). Tancred Street, Ashburton. OEST accommodation and attention for I > Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on^hire. Wed din«- and Picnic Parties catered for. ° " F. P. CLAEIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 £^HEEP Shears! Sheep Shears! T.U.S k3 and 8.8.A., 3s 6d ; Turkey and Wash ita Stones at price 3 that cannot be beaten. —Hard ley Bros. STEANGE'S Sample Booms in Burnett street.



BUSINESS NOTICES. | SPECIAL PURCHASE OF I Men's, Youths' and Boys CLOTHING, At Big Discount. —:O:— npHESE we are now offering at from 10 to 80 per cent, under Regular Prices. Together with a fine Assortment of Hats, Ties, Shirts, etc. ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO. Drapers, Clothiers, Milliners, and Dressmakers, Arcade Mouse.



New and Secondhand Furniture i 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. ROBINSON, TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10289 CHARLES BEECH, TANCRBD STREET, ASHBURTON. MY TEA EOOM is centrally situated and Hot Pies can be had at any time. Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to order.. Small goods a specialty. Try Montgomerie's Malt Digestive Bread — Bermaline. 8 209 VO I C E PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street. JOHN OLSEN, . Melrose Dairy, Hampstead, WISHES to notify to the inhabitants of Ashburton that he has erected a substantial dairy in brick, with all the latest appliances, for the clarification, pasteurizeing, and cooling of milk: Just the kind of milk for the weakest of invalids and most delicate children, and a milk that everybody ought to use. Unpasteurised milk supplied from Novem ber Ist and until machinery fitted un. Families waited on. Wanted regular supplies of milk delivered at Melrose Dairy. 10 241



Removal Cheap Boot Sale, THOMAS YOUNG WISHES to remind his numerous friends and the public that he has removed to the shop lately occupied by Mr Nokes, in East Street, next to the Bank of New Zealand, where he will continue his Boot" Sale until the 10th of November. Two shillings in the Pou»d off all sales for cash. Why do you go about in pam when you can get your Boots made at T. Young to fit your feet. Repairing done with despatch. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop, East Street, Ashburton. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &o. IT> EGISTERED 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 Hall, Her balist. WANTED, • LADIES about to purchase Summer Shoes to have a look at our WINDOW DISPLAY of this season's Foot-wear. OUR LEADING LINES at 8s lid and 11s 6d have the snap and style which always appeals to the feminine taste.



D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, Burnett Street. Note—Discount Coupons for Cash, : Special Prices : EOB, 1 MONTH WANTED Ladies to see Fast Prints 3fd, Delaines 53d, lovely Blouse Pieces from Is 3d, Pinafore Muslins 6fd, ■wide Nainsook s|d. W. H. PEAECE, Cash Draper. WANTED all mothers to see Girls Leg horn Flop Hats Is 6d, 2s 6d, 2s lid, ladies Sailor Hats, (samples); special lot Corsets 2s lid a pair. W. H. PEAECE, Cash Draper. WEWANTEOQM FOE XMAS GOODS. WANTED all working men to see Dungaree Jacket?., Is lid each. ] Special prices for all Dungaree Goods this season at W. H. Pearce's, Cash Draper. WHAT a pretty Brooch ! Yes, I got it at Pearce's for a shilling. They have such a lot of different kinds to select from. I moan ' W. H. PEAECE, Cash Draper and Clothier 6 LADIES' second-hand Bicycles wanted as part payment on " Swifts." Best prices in Tancred Street.—Eclipse Cycle Works. FOR tip top value in Boots try Meolor's j Zealandia Boot Store.



BUSINESS_NOTICES , WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 1 - o ' ■* *■ "TOTE Shall be represented at the Christchurchjland Timaru Auction Sales, andjhave 1 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 atf Ashburton —Friedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton.



Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Requisites, supplied^ Lowest Bates. The Season's Sales havejbeen fixed as follows !— Christchurch. . Timaru. November 20th, 1902. December 3rd, 1902. December 11th, 1902. January 13th, 1903. January 16th, 1903. February 25th, 1903. February 19th, 1903. FBJEDLANDEB, BROS., LTD. Laces. silk blouses, REAL LACE GOODH. (^oiCC SM'ill 0' WASHING BLOUSES LACE COLLARETTES WHITE APRONS, lace ties, NOVELTIES Holland, aprons, RUFFLES. UNDERSKIRTS. — ■■ Now . — Showing in New and Up-to-Date Drapery, at MITCHELL & SUNSHADES TURNER'S DUST COATS, UMBRELLAS, JACKETS, hosiery, Burnett Street, 1 mantles gloves, Warehouse. ribbons TRIMMINGS, MILLINERY



FURNITURE SALE. TNCONSEQUENCE OF OUE EECENT LOSS BY FIEB WE WANT MONEY,—— so have determined to Bell the whole of our large stocks of Household Furnishings at great reductions, (Regardless of Cost.) A'numl er|of|slightly damaged articles at your own price. "SHBEaw*~c"* Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, BedroomJfSets, Jugs, Vases, Orna p , ments, Etc., (almost given away.) «m.Q- Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Eugs, Mats, Bedsteads, Bed ding, Chairs, Drawing Eoom and Dining Eoom Suites, GlaSSWare. Couches, etc., all reduced. (In fact, noj reasonable offer will be refused.) A lot of Bamboo' Poles and Blind - Eollers at Half Price. T. H. .UNDRILL & CO., ** Cabinetmakers, Etc.. Tancred Street. Old premises next Building Society Office, and at new Hall, next Claridge's Stables.



WOOL, WOOL^ WOOL. I AM now making LIBEEAL CASH ADVANCES, FEEE OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, either in Ashburton Christchuroh, Timaru, or for Shipment. This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been'fixed as under, riz :— CHEISTCHUECH— TIMARU NOVEMBEE 20th, 1902. DECEMBEE 3rd, 1902 DECEMBEE 11th, 1902. JANUAET 13th, 1903 JANUAEY 16th, 1903. FEBRUAEY 19th, 1903. • FEBEUARY 25th, 1903 I shall be represented both at Qhristchurch and Timaru. WOOL FOE CHEISTCHUECH to be consigned—MATSON AND CO., Addington, account D. Thomas. WOOL FOB TIM ABU to be consigned—N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Company's j Siding, Timaru, account D. Thomas. Wool Packs, and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Market Rates. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBUBTON. : P UirE~S~EE"D S. : I HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plant south of the Line, and I now ask Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am prepared to Clean for Farmers any description of SEEDS OR GRAIN, And will guarantee to give them satisfaction, I can supply BEST EYEGEASS and COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BEST CLOVEES, (dressed by own machines), the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. AIso—HUEST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Eape, Lucerne, Trefoil, etc I). TH O M AS, i . ASHBURTON.



BUSINESS NOTICES. I WANTED KNOWN • mHAT I have been appointed AGENT j FOB Massey-llarris Bicycles in Ashburton and District By strict attention to business and civility, I hope-to receive a fair^sbare of public patronage. Yours truly, J. GORDON. WOOL. WOOL. Christchurch Sale Dates. FIRST SALE — THURSDAY, November 20th. SECOND SALE - THURSDAY, Decem ber 1 lth THIRD SALE-FRIDAY, January 16th, 1903 FOUfcl'H 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 theirliands for Sale daring 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 Slieep Growers & Owners. We should be glad if those who have Sheep to Sell, or wish to buy, would for ward particulars to us, and prices required " Subject to sales," or make your wants known to us. With our large connection 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 ments of Stock at the Addington Market, and samples of Grain, during the coming season. « Correspond with us. H. MATSON AND CO. 164, CASHEL STREET Christchurch



Nearly three score years and ten, and a sufferer for a long period from Rheumatism and Piles, but finds a cure at last in Plantekoa. Taiti, Lower Hutfc, Feb. 3,1902 Dear Sir,— I HAVE been a great sufferer for many years from Rheumatism and Piles. I have been treated by doctors, and have also used countless medicines, without success. I can say that through using PLANTEKOA and PLANTEKOA OINTMENT, I have at last found a cure, and this is really wonder ful, considering my age. With reference to the Ointment I have use<rttrroT"Hll TMids" "orsKtflrtrcmDlesJ "burns," scalds, cracked hands, etc., with the best of i results, and I can honestly recommend any one to use these articles, for in my years of i experience I have never seen thoir equal.— I am, yours etc., M. A. Saul. Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for it. JACKSON, Agent. Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S CANTERBURY Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) DIRECTORY, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL, : APRIL 1903 : (SECOND YEAR OF PUBLICATION.) TTVEMY 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 Wellington. 10 293



J W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, AECADE, ASHBUETON. I AM A BUTEE OF MEAT AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BAELKY, & PEAS, Dn Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations Agent for Nortli Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188



MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUAETS AND PINTS. nnHE BEST IN THE MAEKET. Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton —Messes Shear man Bbos. WANTED Known — Special Value in Boots and Shoes at Mellor's, Zealandia Boot Store. WHY not try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store for Boots and Shoes. Great value at Mellor'a.



Rational Mortgage & Agency Company. NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND., LIMITED. Capital subscribed ... J1.000.C00 Paid and Called Up ... £200,000 Reserve Fund ... ... .£32/00 THE above Company bog to notify to their Clients and the Public that it has^been decided to add to their business a COMMISSION AND AUCTIONEEEING DEPAETMENT, and will from as 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. j The Department will be under the charge of Mr H. S. Bourn, who will act as Auc tioneer, nnd 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.



The Company are well represented throughout the colony, and have a staff in London which is acknowledged to be second to none in handling consignments, and are | one of the largest and best mediums through which producers can ship their produce, consequently are in touch with the best markets. In connection with, the above we are pre 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. MAETIN, Manager. H. S. BOURN, Auctioneer. Note.—Mr Alex Hewson "will receive entries of wool for local sales, and particu lars of stock for sale given him will have our attention. WOOL SEASON 1902-3. Local Sales, commencing Thurs day, 20th November. 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, Addington." Note—Wool for direct shipment consign "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Lyttelton." 10 250 BUSINESS NOTICES. H. 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 varieties. Slazenger's Tennis Balls and Eacquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15 for 6d. Hair dressing, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWER, (late F Clark's) Tobacconist. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVEKY description of Merchandise and Farmers' Eequisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. We have just received new season's supply of WOOLPACKS (in all sizes), SEAMING TWINES, MANUEES, TUENIP AND EAPE SEEDS. Clients are requested to book their re quirements as early as possible to avoid disappointment, and we also advise your making personal enquiry re prices before promising orders elsewhere. T. F. GIBSON Manager Notice to Farmers. My Motto—l Pick the best and most up-to date Machinery in the Market. YOU WILL FIND THE Latest Osborne Harvester and Binder, (Light Draught) Strongly and simply constructed, easy running, and what is best —WILL LAST. Once used, always used Eeapers and Mowers, all sizes; will cut any thing, bar gate posts and gorse fences. Hay Eakes, very strong; yet can be worked by a child. Our COLUMBIA DISC HAEEOW is admitted by everyone that has used them as being the easiest manipulated, strongest, and most durable in the Market. ALL FAEM IMPLEMENTS EQUALLY GOOD.—— Call and inspect for yourselves at the Tancred St. Implement Depot- Show Rooms- Price and Terms on application. Twines, Oils, Duplicates kept in stock.



W. STONYER. COALS! COALS COALS MOUNT~S~OMERS 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. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton, J IT is a well-known fact that Jas ' Mellob can give much better V£#ue in Boots and Shoes than any other Shop in j Ashburton. WANTED Known—That we are sole' ' agents for the N.Z. Acetylene Gas- ! ighting Company. Carbide quoted in lib lo 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylen <■ tighting.—Habdley Bros. 10103 ——' ; — ■ • j Smoke New Venus ■



BUSINESS NOTICES. For " CYCLING SHOES, GO TO H". Parmell, Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christchuroh, CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS i And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock, i Write for instructions for self measurement FIT GUARANTEED.



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 Wickeff; 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 BAKER BROS. Complete Furnishing^ Ui^DEBTAKEBIS. If you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere,



TVTE have the pleasure to notify our Clients that ye are now in the position to supply them with these celebrated Fertilisers at— 454 12s 6d per ton on Trucks at Islington and Smithfield. Results Prove that they are the Best & Cheapest to use. QUALITY AND ANALYSIS EEMAIN AS BEFOEE. — Islington Clients have won the Highest Honours at the Winter Shows "of the Agricultural and .Pastoral Associations for Boots and Grain exhibited at; their Shows, and in the Paddook Competitions. NfCOLL BROS. DISTRICT-AGENTS, ASHBUETON.



SUMMER Necessities.—Now that warm weather is at hand, we have provided on more than usually lavish scale, for the comfort and" pleasure of our customers,— Mitchell & TnaNEn The Drapers, PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin FOE Holiday Season—Grood range of Gladstone Bags, Portmanteaus, and Brief Bags at Grant and Moore's. IF you want real good Boots then try Mellor's, the clwyaost Shop in Aah. burton. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. WANTED to Buy—Six Ladies' second hand Bicycles. —"Eclipse* Cycle Works, Tancred Street. " ' WANTED KNOWN.—That J, Moisos will give a good discount for one month, being over-stocked, and to make, room for summer Boots and Shoes, which, are arriving shortly of all the best English, American, and Colonial makes. As usual, ■ J. M. does the best repairs, and at once; uses nothing but the very best sold leather. Next Courthousb, Ashburton. WANTED KNOWN — Farmers' Good Shooter Boots only 10s 6d. Mellor's , Zealandia Boot Store.



JUST fancy Mellor is Selling his Boots and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper . than any other firm in Ashburton. \\T ANTED Known—Bettor value than T t ever in Boots at Mellob's Sealandia Boot Store. </ JUST landed ex " Delphic " and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English. China and earthenware, which we - are offering at less th^n Christchurch prices.— Carson and Co WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots and Shoes at Jas. Mellor's, Tancred Street. WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty HENEY GAENEE, late Woollen Mills, gives cash for sheepskins, hides,etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitohing and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a i trial. 9 8 PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. ' BEING- your Lawn Mowers. We grind them true in the lathe. We'did about thirty last year. Mowers sent for i and delivered same day.—Eclipse Cycle Co., I Tancred Street. ":! \- ■ ■ PATTY Pan baking powder.is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. WE'VE got it; if not in stock, we'll get it; if not made, we'll make it. Anything in Cycle, Lawn Movrer^ and light machine parts, and Eepairs, you can get at : the Eclipse Cycle Co.'s, Tancred Street?, '■ Ashburton.