Timaru Presbytery.

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At a meeting of the Timaru Presbytery held at Morven to-day, ihe question was rased by the I'ev. R. Jackson whether the reasons against the appeal by the Chalmers Church r« site fur the church would be laid before the Presbytery prior to snHmission to tho General Assembly. Tho lirv Ut'uee-Todd paid that such a course w;sh opposed to the precedent of the church hero. Mr Jacksoa said it was tho co'.irso followed by the Free Church of 'Scotland, and after a full discussion it viis decided that the appellants bo supplied with reasons for op posing tii!-* appeal- within ten days. It was decided to ask the Government not to allow tho election to clash with the meet ing of the Presbyterian General Assembly, else 250 Ministers and laymen will be dis franchised.

A Leakage of Men.

There is an unpleasant drain of popu lation from all the Australian States to South Africa. No one can land in South I Africa but by special permit, and no permit i is granted but to those who have employ ment assured on landing, or can prove that they have more thin ,£IOO in cash ia their pockets; and up to the end of August the following permits have been granted : — New South Wales .. .. 781 Victoria .. .. 1,670 Queensland .. .. 254 South Ausfralia 290 Western Australia •• .. 4i3 Tasmania • • • • 212 In a little over six months, that is, 3,050 healthy adults, with nearly .£200,000 of solid cash in their pockets, have left Aus tralia for South Africa. Australia is thus losing the population of a decent-sized town every six months! The mcsfc remarkable feature cf the table is the place Victoria holds in ifc. It has lost during the six months more than twice as many as any other State; its loss of population, indeed, is equal to that of nearly all the other Aus tralian States put together. Yet Victoria, with its high tariff and its wages boards, represents more nearly the triumph of labour politics than any other State in tho Commonwealth. This seems to prove that the reflex astion of labour politics is very cruel on labour itself.

The Life-Story of a Suc cessful Man.

Tho story of the rapid rise of M. Witte from obscurity to the position of Minister of Finance is a very remarkable one. This man, now the financial brain of Russia., be gan life with a fair education, as a clerk in one of the departments of the Odessa Rail way with headquarters at that port. With in a short time it was noted that he was the most competent man on the whole for^e. Accordingly he was given more important word. Again, he did his work better than anybody else had done it before. And so, steadily and rapidly, he rose to the manage ment of the road. A greater line, the Kief Railway, then claimed his services. He was made a director and the head administrator of this line, and then was formally nomi nated to the Government by the directors as managing director. The Government said " Who is Witte ?" and rejected him. Again the directors unanimously nominated him to the Government, and again the Government said " Who is Witte ?" and rejected him. A third time, as the story runs, the directors presented him, and the Government concluded that a man thus in sistently urged must have decided merit, and ratified his nomination.

As the managing director of this line, he made it the best road during his adminis tration, in the Empire. He became an expert on I'ailway tarriffs. Ife improved the permanent way. He improved the rolling stock. He introduced rigid system. Ho so economised that he turned channels of revenue. The Government and all of Russia, and indeed the railway world of Europe, could not but be impressed, and were impressed.

And so Vyshmegradsky, then Finance Minister, offered him the head of the Rail way Department of the Ministry of Finance, because of his unrivalled knowledge and resource in the matter of railway tariffs. He accep'ed, and for a few months con ducted this department with the same notable ability thnt had formerly marked his railway management.

"Then the position of Minister of Ways anl Conmmnicaiious became vacant, and the Czar nppoinie 1 Witte, who had mido himself, by effort and ability—and nothing else—the chief railway man of the Empire, to this Cabinet position. He held it for a jear with brilliancy and distinction.

Then fate yielded at last her entire fav ours to this man who would not be denied. The position of Minister of Finance became vacant, and the Czar looked over the heads of bankers, over theoretical financiers—over all —to the practical man of affairs who knew how to create sources of revenue aud how to spend that revenue economically after it had been collected. Thus Witte mounted to the high place at the right hand of the Czar.

Such is the story of this patient, sleepless, ceaseless, active, stern and silent man.

A Great Salt Field.

In the middle of the Colorado desert, a little to the north of the Mexican border, and 294 feet below tho level of the sea, lies a field of crystallised salt mnre than a thousand acres in extent, presenting a sur face as white as snow, and beneath the noonday glare of the sun so dazzling that the naked eye cannot stand its radiance, it stretches away for miles about Salton, Col., an ocean of blazing, blistering white. Here daily throughout the year (says the " New York Tribune") men are at work overturning the great deposit with massive ploughs and scrapers getting it into great piles preliminary to patting through the refining process. The salt ploughs used to fecure the harvest are greit four-wheel ed implements, driven by steam and mana ged by two men. The salt crust is thrown up in parallel ridges, then labourers with hoes work it to and fro in the water, 1 wash ing out the dirt, preliminary to stacking it in mounds to be taken to the mill.

Salt springs in adjacent foothills are con stantly contributing to the deposit, and so heavily laden are they with almost pure salt thatthe plough has hardly passed on before a new crust has formed in the furrow left. This fact renders it unnecessary to operate more than a email portion of the vast deposit. At present only 10 acres are worked. As may be supposed, work in these fields is perform ed under the most trying conditions. No white man can stand the intense heat, and' for this reason the work is done wholly by Japanese and by Ooahuila Indians. Of these, the Indians ar6 by far the better adapted to the work, the Japanese perform inw only one portion—sewing the sacks in which the salt is shipped. The atmo sphere, laden as it is with particles of salt, gives rise to a painful thirst, and the only available dlinking water comes from a single well. It is warm and ill-tasting. Beautiful mirages frequently appear above the great salt'field in the day time, sky pictures of magnificent cities and flower dotted, tree-ssbaded fields. The moonlight, too. producas wondrously beautiful effects upon the great, fields of glesming salt. For several weeks in the year the thermometer on the salt field averages 140 degrees, nnd the reflection of the sun produces a glare like that from a furnace. The deposits vary in thickness from 10 to 20 inches, and form a solid crust over the great marsh. It is estimated that about 700 ton.3 are now ploughed up daily.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Robert Bkll, afe Ms Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. WEDNESDAY, October 15, 1902, .



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• * The n&2« of Gbnnmpti9S. W y*L It is popularly supposed that W W consumption is inherited. This W it'd is an error. Consumptive ten- denotes are inherited but the W \f/ disease itself oannot be. Con- W£ *[&i Bumption is caused by the attacks £g^ ?!f of germa upon the lung tissues. W W These tissues will, if weak, break y^ ik'A down under the attacks. People jjf with weak lungs should fortify W \w and strengthen them against wa A'a disease. There is nothing that }h, W will do this so effectually as yf | Lane's $ w Emulsion off \$ Cod Liver Oilt * (and % Creasote. w : f It supplies the vital elements so vlf Wf much needed by those afflicted W with weak lungs, bronchitis, con- £|i j ?Y. gumption and wasting diseases. 7K i \f/ It expels disease by revitalizing Ssf tf 'a the blood and building healthy th'f j f tissue. It is very pleasant to ??* \ f take, and does not upset the w £"g stomach. Even little children Mk'g j f like it and ask for it. Your W f chemist or grocer will supply you Sfif £ ' t with Lane's Emulsion. «* en \( Price 2/6 and 4/6. W W f " Ite Famous" because its y^f «?€€€€€€€€€€«* business Norieas FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS,', JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, i SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, ! " GO TO I G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jewellei, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ash burton. —Repairs a Specialty — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. =362.000*= Yes, it's a Lot. BUT that is the number of McCORMICK Machines Built and Sold in 1901. It means that the works turned out last year over Two Machines a Minute, For 300 Days, working io hours a day. JUST THINK IT OVER. ons Machine in 1831 ---362,000 in 1901. They are turning out 3 complete Machines a minute this year. Are you going to have one of them ? Gness you ought! They are the Best. Write or call for new 1902 CAT-A-LOG. Morrow, Hass jitt AND CO., Wills Street, Ashburton. 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. j Just received, a consignment of Wicker Chairs in latest shapes and designs; also Bamboo Tables. In stock all kinds of bed- j steads and bedding ; Suits of drawing and dining-room furniture made to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials 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. j Great Boot Sale. ' THOMAS YOUNG ; WISHES to Thank hi 3 numerous Friends and the Public for their patronage for the last twelve months, and informs them that he has secured the old standing business carried on by Mr Nokes, in East Street, which he will have possession of by 18th October, To obviate the expense of removal, all Boots will be sold for one month at a reduction of two shillings in the pound. Sale commences Saturday next, October 11th. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop. Don't Forget rr O Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, •) NEWCASTLE, I Coal always and C on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Wostport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. ' HALMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, |7 OR Portraiture Landscape, And Enlargements, MODERATE CHARGES.



; BUSINESS NOTICES, 1 FUENITFEE SALE. TNCONSEQUENCE OF OUR EECBNT LOSS BY FIBB W E WANT MONE V, —- so have determined to sell the whole of our large stocks of Household Furnishings at great reductions, (Regardless of Cost.) A numt er of slightly damaged articles at your own price. e*^'**™**********' I Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom Sets, Jugs, Vase*, Orna frnpfrprxr I men*is» c-» (almost given away.) and § Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Rugs, jMats, Bedsteads, Bed- I Chairs, Drawing Koom and Dining Eoom Suites, GrlaSSWare, | Couches, etc., all reduced. T . . , , y i (In fact, no reasonable offer will be refused.) A lot of Bamboo Poles and Blind Eollers at Half Price. ——X ' T. H. UNDRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Etc... Tancred Street.^ Old premises next Building Society Office, and at new Hall, next Claridge's Stables. FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Beautiful Model Hats and Bonnets, from London and Paris, Greatly admired by delighted purchasers. Ladies' Eton and Russian Jackets. Lovely Silk Mantles beautifully trimmed. Charming Silk Blouses Silk Underskirts —all shades Lace Collarettes—very stylish Silk and Kid Gloves—all sizes and makes Corsets, C B and P.D. just opened. Dress Muslin and Wool Fabrics, the latest styles Also Prints and Mercuise Satin. New Goods of all kinds just opened, ex Paparoa. Requirements for Dressmaking and Millinery Should be placed early, as the orders are pouring in. Appointed Sole Agent for the sale of Model Patterns and i the " New Idea " Journal, to whom all subscriptions may be paid, Support Local Industry. Opening a large assortment of Ashburton Tweeds and Blankets t •V * 11, a \ n »? r vv o a r I WOuL, WOOL WOOL, I' AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, either in Ashburton, Christchurch, Timaru, | or for shipment. I . ! This Reason's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been fixed as tinder, viz :— CHRISTCHURCH— TIMARU— NOVEMBER 20th, 1902. DECEMBER 3rd, 1902 DECEMBER 11th, 1902. JANUARY 13th, 1903 JANUARY 16th, 1903. FEBRUARY 19th, 1903. FEBRUARY 25th, 1903 « I shall be represented both at Christchurch and Timaru, WOOL FOR CHRISTCHURCH to be consigned—MATSON AND CO., Addington, account D. Thomas. WOOL FOR TIMARU 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 Bates. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. : P UFEIIID S, : I HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plsnt 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 0E GRAIN, | And will guarantee to give them satisfaction, I can supply BEST RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BEST CLOVERS, (dressed by own machines), the purity of -which must be seen to bo appreciated. '■ - AIso—HURST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil, etc, \ !>. I HOMAB, I ASHBURTON. SEPTEMBER 1902, Its time for Spring Dresses MITCHELL & TURNER Have added new laurels to their prestige by the DISTINGUISHED STYLE AID BEAUTY Of their Importations for this Season, And confidently Invite Inspection,



BUSINESS NOTICES. 11. McSHERRY, TJARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. "OEGISTEEED TEACHER OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. Latest Musio 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. OUE FIRST CONSIGNMENTS OP SPRING : : : : GOODS Are Now Being Opened —:O:— SOMETHING new in every department, our Prints being especially attractive. 2000 Yards at 4^d per yard, and i warranted fast colors One Shilling: in the Pound Discount allowed on all Cash Purchases ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO. COALS! COALS! COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. THIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every Householder should save money, and beep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMEES COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TEY 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. Where Do You Live? nnHREE-QUARTERS of your time in JL your Boots of course. At present we are showing the best Guinea's Worth Of Foot Comfort for Men ever seen in Ashburton. This is a proposition worth considering Have a look at our show windows. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, Burnett Street. Ladies turn next week. We've something very special for them. TRY H. P. MADDEN FOR Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, s Genoa Cake, Sultana Cake Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, ®. _ Etc >Etc v A choice assortment always on hand. NOTICE Fish! Fish! Fish! TO ANGLERS AND ALL INTERESTED. OUR New Season's Stock of Pishing Goods just to hand ex s.s. " Whaka tane " from London. Rods, Eeels, Minnows, Traces, Casts, Flies, Gut, Minnow Trace and Worm Boxes, Waders, etc, etc. , Being direct importers from the manu facturers, quality and prices cannot be beaten. Our prices defy competition. Goods at Dunedin or Christchurch prices. We ask you to ascertain our prices before pur chasing elsewhere. HARDLEY BROS. IMPORTERS & MANUFACTURERS, Ashburton. Orders by post promptly attended to. Advance Ashbiirton, Interesting to Every Inhabitant. TIME will tell is an old saying, and the residents of Ashburton have at last, and profitably to themselves, realised the fact that Moeiarty Bros., Tancred Street, are the best and cheapest cabinetmakers, etc. For best workmanship and lowest prices they defy competition. DO not be put off with so-called Cheap Boots, but go to Mellob's, for you get nothing but the very hest at the J^eajandia Boot Store, i



STUD NOTICES TO STAND THIS SEASON at Kelburn Lodge, and Travel the District, The THORorGHBEED Stallion, FORMOSAN By St. Leger—Forme, by Nordenfeldt— Formo, by Sterlingworth—Pulohra (imp.) FORMOSAN is a chestnut horse, foaled in 1897. He is a fall brother to the excel lent performer Cruciform, and has himself been successful when racing, winning the C.J.C. Champagne Stakes, the North Island Challenge Stakes (beating Advance), and other good races. For particulars, apply to MAX FRIEDLANDEE, Ashburton 5 or HAEEY THOMPSON, 274 Kelburn Lodge, Tinwald. TO TEAVEL in the Hinds and May field Districts, The Clydesdale Stallion, GLENWYE For terms and particulars, apply to T. DRENNAN, 9 215 Groom in charge. r I 0 Travel this Season in the Ashburton I District, the well-known Trotting Stallion, BERLIN MAC, (By Berlin—dam Quicksilver mare). Terms—£2 10s season, payable January ] 9C3 ;£3 10s guarantee, payable —£1 Is on January Ist, 1903, balance when mare proves in foal; groomage fee ss, payable at first service. For further particulars apply to T. LESTEE, 9 322 South East Belt, Ashburton. TO TEAVEL the Ashburton, Methven, and Surrounding Districts, The Standard-Bred Trotting Sire IMPERIOUS, By Director—Mandane. For Full Pedigree, see Cards. Will stand at Mr T. M. Jones', near Ashburton Saleyards, on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Fridays. Newman's stables on Saturdays. Terms.— £s ss, payable on or before January, Ist, 1903; Groomage Fee ss, payable at time of service. MANGAN AND WILSON, 9 3 Proprietors, Eiccarton. TO TEAVEL the Ashburton, Wakanui and Longbeach Districts. The Well-known Trotting Stallion, TORONTO, (By Texas—Twilight.) TOEONTO is a grey horse, standing 16.1. He has only been at the stud for one season to the public, but on the farm of the owner has got the well-known performers The Needle (smin. 4sec, for 2 miles), and Non sense (2min. 33sec. for one mile.) Terms.—Season, 3 Guineas ; two or more mares as per agreement. Toronto wiU be at Claridge's Stables every Saturday for the service of breeders. Owners of mares can have paddocking for Is 6d per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. Further particulars on application to the Groom in charge, or 9 63 W. BEGG, Ashton. To Travel this Season IN THE ASHBUETON- DISTRICT. rpHE THOEOUGHBRED STALLION WARRINGTON, By Gorton—Mountain Lilly. Warrington's numerous good perfor mances and the record time he has put up are well-known to all racing men. He was never in better health or condition for travelling than he is this season. Groomage fee, ss. For further particulars apply to S. BROWN, Proprietor Melrose Farm, Wakanui, Ashburton, or 9 163 C. CHAPMAN, Groom in charge TO Travel the season in the Wakanui, Seafield, and Chertsey districts, and stand at Ashburton on Saturdays, the Clydesdale Stallion LORD CLYDE, By Tho Conqueror—dam Jess by Sir Colin, For terms and particulars, apply to 9 249 .A. FOESYTH, Elgin. TO Stand at'Winslow This Season, and Travel the Lowcliffe, Hinds, Tinwald, Mayfield, and Mount Somers Districts, The Thoroughbred Stallion, Marquis of Zetland, (Perkin Warbeck ll.—Eeverie), Bred by Mr E. Gates, at Grove Farm. MARQUIS OF ZETLAND is a dark bay colt with black points. He stands 15.3, has great strength and substance, and during his racing career he proved himself to be one of the fastest horses of the many good ones bred on Grove Farm. Fees.—Season, £3 3s; half'guarantee, £4 4s j groomage fae ss. For further particulars, apply to 9 247 R. BURNETT, Winslow. THE AMERICAN WILL TEAVEL the Methven, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers Dis tricts this season. His pedigree is so well known, and his stock have turned out so well, that it is unnecessary to enlarge upon either. His stock can be seen in various parts of the country. Terms—£3 10s, guarantee; ,£2 10s the season, payable at first service. A. McFAELANE, 9 150 Springburn. TO TEAVEL in the Methven, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Mayfield and Surrounding Districts, The Draught Stallion, GLENORCHY, (By Middlerigg Prince—Jess). GLENORCHY is a black horse, with white face, 4 years old. He is exceedingly well put together, has grand bone and good feet, and for getting active farm horses could not be beaten. Terms.—Season, £2 10s; Guarantee, £3 10s; groomage fee, ss. Two or more mares as per agreement. Also to Stand at Sawmills, Staveley,-- The Light Draught Stallion, LAKEWOOD, (By Lord Salisbury—Quicksilver mare). LAKEWOOD is a rich bay horse, 7 years old. He is as sound as a bell, hard as nails, and is leaving grand stock, suitable for tramway work, etc. Terms.—Season £2 10s, Guarantee .£3 10s; groomage fee, ss. Two or more mares as per agreement. Owners of mares can have paddocking for Is per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. Further particulars on application to the Groom in charge, or SHARPLIN & CO., 9 321 Sawmills, Staveley. WANTED everyone to know that Jas Mellob is opening up his new stock of American Boots. They are tip-top Goods and well worth a trial,



j BUSINESS NOTICES. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, ABhburton. EVERY description of Merchandise and Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Pablio Auction. Amongst others we have the following properties for Sale by Private Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres May field ... 872 acres, leasehold May field .., 967 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 263 „ Rangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 \ Ealing ' ... 595 „ Westerfield ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON Manager The Poultry Industry. TNDIAN Game and Dorking Cross, pro _l_ nounced by the Government Expert the best for the London Market. Indian Game Cockerels and Dorking Hens (pure bred) For Sale. H. G. BEB.EYMAN, 8 97' Ashbnrton_ fiAEKB BROS. Complete Ftirnisliiug 1. UNDEHTAKEBS, ILES' Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Ranfurly. \ VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting il. the Growth of the Hair and removing Scurf and Dandruff. This is not a new preparation, but the Proprietor being requested to put it within reach of everyone, has had it placed,, throughout New Zealand, and it can now be obtained locally from all Chemists, Storekeepers, and Hairdressers, etc., or direct from the Manufacturer—EDWAßD ILES, Ladies'and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra j or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Geraldine. 8 12s Wanted Known fWyO all who intend Purchasing~"a New Bicycle, thai you will consult your interests by Inspecting Our Latest jmodels, which are Above all Others in appearance and wear. They cannot be beaten . Ask anyone who has ridden The Famous Massey-Harris. They run easy, and keep running easy. Easy terms can be arranged at Massey-Harris Depot, "East Street. WANTED -Poultry for Export in any quantities. —W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. T7\Y.ERY Woman likes to know what is JDJ to be worn for Spring, even though unready to purchase. A stroll through our warehouse just now is an inexpensive pleasure, and at th® same time a liberal education.—Mitchell and Titbnee, Th© Drapers. WANTED Known— Lawn Mowers sharpened by machinery, and re paired by the Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street, _ MAKE no mistake, Mellor's the shop where you get real good value, thousands of pairs to pick from. THE "Steams" Ball Bearin Lawn Mower; a child can push it. Prices from 35s.—Eclipse Cycle Co., Agents, Tan cred Street. ' PATTY Pan flaking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty KEEPING step with the pace of progress. We are not waiting for the unearned increment. Quite willing to eamit ourselves. That is why we try, to serve you well, so that we may serve yon again. — Mitchell and Turner, ; The Drapers, PATTY Pan baking powder, th© great novelty, two patty tins for: nothing. From all Grocers. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin MAKE no mistake, we do the largest boot trade, keep the largest stock, sell the cheapest, and give the best value. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Tl" HE up-to-date Boot Shop, Mellor's 1 Zealandia Boot Store. This season's goods are magnificent, and well worth a trial. ■ TRY the Eapid Shirt Gloss, it will say© you time, money, and worry. It wU* 1 make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers, THE Eapid 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 grocera. \jn HY do we sell as many Boots as all "» V the rest of the shops put together ? The answer is simple. We sell nothing but the Best of Goods, and our prices are by far the Cheapest.—Mellor's, Tancred street. WANTED to Sell—7 acres good land, sub-divided and well fenced into four paddocks, water in each. Nice garden, good five roomed house, new stable ; very neat property. Owner leaving, therefore must be sold. For particulars, apply W. Stonyeb. : :'■*"■' --. "fUST landed ex '• Delphic" and " Mam tJ ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, .which we are offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Cabson and Co TO Our Lady Friends.-If you intend to favour us with your Dressmaking Order, please advise us as early as con venient. Our dates are rapidly filling Tip, i and a nqte will probably save both irritation and disappointment.-—Mitchell anb Tur ner, Costumiers, I SAY Friend : Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Boots ? Why, Mel ' lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get g«vod value at Mellor's.