New Zealand and the War.

The Feat of the Seventh.

The following letter from Trooper W. J. Byrne, son of Mra Dreiman, of Winslow, will be read with interest:—• Before you get thi3 you will have heard the sad news of the disaster which befel the Seventh oh February 23rd. I will try and give you a short account of the battle. Since January we have been performing sweeping movements, our column and others operating with us covering a fron ,.tlige of upwards of 96 miles. Every night for over a fortnight we had been finding a line of outposts for that distance. Every eivailablo man waa put on outpost, and aa we knew we had the Boers m the enclosure every man was anxious to prevent them breaking through. We drove them on to the blockhouses after a few days march a.nd they succeeded m breaking through the block house line. This is exactly what was ■wanted as we had them m another enclos ure which a better chance for us to get at them. They made two or three feint a few nights before the 23rd, but did not do much damage. On the 18th wo had one man killed and one wounded on outpost. About midnight on the night of the 23rd the Boers drove large num bers of cattle on to the outposts. The outpoßts had instructions to fire on any moving object m front. They did So, and the Boers were able to find out their strength by the flash of the rifles, as it was a very dark night. They then (about 300), charged and overcame the first post, then wheeled to the right and swept along the line for about 600 yards. As there were only six men on a post and they were about 60 yards apart they were soon over powered by superior numbers and either. killed, wounded or taken prisoners. The left wing alone suffered, but we were only ', ' about 600 yards away. Auckland, Welling- ] ton, and Nelson squadrons from the right wing and Canterbury, Otago, and Supple-1 mentary the left. Two officers, Captain Diekenson, and Lieutenant Forsyth and 18 men were killed and four died of wounds the following day. Colonel Cox, a Vie- | torian, came up to reinforce with a pom • pom. He had only fired a few shots when , the Boers charged it, and all the men, in cluding the captain m charge were either • killed or wounded. Two New Zealanders,' Sergeant Hinifie, of Canterbury, and Pri vate Tattam, of Auckland, rushed up while the Boers were engaged rifling the dead and ran the pom pom into the camp. They have both been recommended for distinction. Besides killed there were S7 wounded. It was a hor rible sight to see the trench where the battle took place. Every man died game and fought to the last. We can ac count for 43 Boers killed, besides a number •wounded. We completed the drive the day before yesterday, and the total capture is: surrendered one thousand and twenty eight, who surrendered to Colonel Rawlinson, who was on our left. It is estimated that about two or three hundred Boers broke through the line. Lord Kitchener arrived here the day before yesterday, and he said that he oame especially to thank the New Zealanders for the gallant stand, they had made. lam pleased to say he said that the men died m the 'trenches and fought like man. " Yoi; a; ea credit to youriTig f • ' fa otV.-/ tt which you bol<""~ r " t - - ■> t],d loss of so many jau; >,iit. 0.. i ue >,o sooner have New than any other men for this kind of work. The right wing were supposed to hold the position which the left wing held, but owing to the dull weather they were unable to heliograph to Major Abbott before we took up ottr position. You will see that we were lacky, and had we changed posi tions I might not have been alive at the time of writing. On February 2nd, just a month a°*o to-day, I had the misfortune to get captured by the Boers. I haven't time to give you a full account of the affair, but may write a fuller account later on. Bight of ua galloped after four Jaokies, and as >I was well mounted I got a bit ahead of the rest. When I waa about seventy yards from the Boers I had my horse shot dead. I escaped unhurt, but as my mates horses were done up they had to retire, so I was left fey myself without any means of getting out of the fix. They poured volleys into me for a while and then rufehed down on me. One fellow rode up to within 25 yards of me and Iced two shots at me point blank. They managed to miss me, and they took my rifle, etc., and let me go. I was then fired on by 60 Imperial Yeomanry, who had mistaken me for a Boer. However I pulled through tell right, and am still alive and looking for piore Boers,

Done So Quietly.

Like a Ray of Sunshine to Man? a Home. It comes like a ray o£ Bunshiae, Ivlnkw tht> oiii fo'k* happy, Makes the young folk pyful, Takes thf» load off the back, It's all done no quietly, >To fusa about i. What is it ? Why, Doin'a Bnofrache Kidney Pilla, ; The lit? 1a kidney wonder woi-k' srp. Jl'.'hd wba'j * cHtwn aaya :— ■ Mrs T Gibson, Moore Sbre^, this town, states;- T rmvo bpen aab^ct; to petindi m tho buck for bo me tirm>, Rnd lately T h%ve used Do-ui'a B-ickaohe ■ Kidney Fills for thin ai'mr^t. They hay« proved very aood ind^et?. Sufferers from this'firm of compleint cinnot tsndfre3?imrvfce the- v-ilup of thia mcdv cine for. such troubles. In fact, I lost the paisis Boon aftpr I began to take the pilfo; and I Had .b«»en troubled a good deal at that time. I obtained ihflm at the ABhbnrt'on Drag Company m East Street. Saeoeaa haa broaabt op many imita tionH of Dc-an's Pill?, bofe there ia uothins jist an go d aw the remedy ■which helppd Mrs G-tbeon, therefore be garp you got the sarae wiedicine. Doan'a Backache KWuoy Pills aro Bold hy ftli chemiete and storekeepers ot Si 1 par box (six boxes J6s 6d.) or will be posted on rpceipt c! price by the proprietor, Foster, McLftllan 00., 76 pitt Street', Sydney, N. s. W. Bafi be sure they are Doan's

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: MONDAY, JUNE 23, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hangox, for the Proprietor, Robuwb Bell, «( bit Prlatiug Office, Baroebt Street, Ashbarboa, 1 MONDAY, JtJNE S3, 1902,



! /"IYOLIrf'J.S and A'.M*.^-?—<^Ol all won! V > Sweaters 5? 11:5 »n* ?.-• 6' : al! "'nnl ■ Gesb<r»«rc Sox, 2 p-.it-s for Js lid—W H I af.Ce's Drapery S.;.le PiTTY Jan hakins? powder Js the cfea" cab novelty yon ever paw. Sold *H froopri. rriRT theßapit! L^hMng Shirt Qloii. .L Try tha Rapid Lighting Shirh Glnw Try the Kapld Liahtioß Shiro Gloss Sold by all Sntriinß grooprs. 6 W3Y worry ovrthe.i'oninst of a shirti Buy a tin of R\pid Shirh G'o«3, iti R'.akes chlrf Irnning n pleasura. To b«i had from ■■)!! proocrs. T^TAN'l'K'i) KNOWN—That for PeJ V% Good \VirUnr Boots fi^d Shoes, at) RensonableFriceF, c*H at J MOISON, for, as m *ho past, J.M, BtiH malntttio?, «ad woaM not; forfeit,, tbat gr»nd.reputation hfl ha»ib«ld and Btiii holds, nosiby Boaseceloal talk, but hts Boot* h»ve at) nil times stool:! •he tent, an>' are ehebpsb proof of his suoc(:63» RepairSrg doae at onoe; Beat Sole Leatbee used.—Next Court Honae. Eaet Streati, Aahbnrfoo T>ATTI Pan bakicg powder, the SEroaS .IT novelty,.two patty • fcloa for nothing From «^H GrciewrH PAfTY Pan bftklng powder wants oa trial without prejudice, two patty pftot or nothing ■ T>ATTY Pan baking powder contains * X patty pan at each end of tin. WANTED KNOWN—Tliiafi lam prepared to give Estimates for all Plumbote 1 and GaEnttitsg Work, and can guarantee ooirptoie satiefeatlon. Hot and Cold Water Ke'vioee laid on. WeH bir.king, B^Uts, Theirs, and Boiler Frames, Having had ,1 long experience m Gun Repair*, thoea SporL&man who require their Jnns repaired by &n Expert should bring them to me oarly, aa the season is cloaa upon ut. WILLIAM R. HYDE, Burnett Street, Next Door to Club. Plumber, Lockatnitb, GasS^er & Tinetnlbbi Lowest prices coiripntible with good workmanship 53 TTT ANTED-—Vt en to me Bpeaial Lot of VV Colonial Tweed Trousers, 7n lid and lls 6d- Lot of Sample Hsta usual price 6« Gd to 12a 6d ; yoor pick for 5a lid~W H PKAROK, On°h draper, ero rpHB R*pidL;ghting Shire U!o«e—-rhe only _i_ reliable ohirt polish m the world, It '<* used by ail the leading laundresses m New Zealand. Try a tin, it will p»y you. Sold by »!' the !"»rling grocers. 5 7 WANTED— Farmers and Employer! requiring Married Couple?, Plough men. Grooms, Gunien^rß, ghepherca, Dairy H»tids ; a'so Hotel Servant*, to apply to McDonald. Manchester Street, Christ church. All oidt>r« promptly attended to. Mjps C^nwat ("applies female servants, 2 10 WAN lED KNOWN- W« nre tel!<ng Lur»b'« Cub Lamp* for 9s eaob; — Eolipee 3yoie Co, Tancred Street TTTANTEp Euowu—That an c&nce of T T proof ia proverbially worth a ton of argument. Now Mitchell and Turner* dissolution of pannerthip Sale m not being hsld m Sydney, or even iv DanedlD, lufc right here In Ashbnrton, consequently the goods can be sten before biding purchased. "~ BUSINESS NOTICES ITTIO Tho:-c about to marry, and to those JL already married. (Study economy by purchaeiufj yonr furniture no VV, & M. BoKKR'S Warehouse, Hevek-ok Suret, juai received, a consignment of Wicker Chairs m latest shapes j»cd deelgas j aiao Bamboo Tables. In stock ai! kiudo of bed ffcesda and bedding; Buitn of ar&wing and dining room furnnure n>sdo to order ab moderate prioea. Beau wotkmanahip and marerlnU. - 0. .PA'NNJELI-; TAILOR AND MERGER, 127 Maachester Street, Chiie'cbnroh, TT AS a Choice Assortment »f t-uiirtogs suitftble fur the aea«on. Chesterfields and Covert Coute a specialty. Samples sent to any Address. Gentlemen* Mercery of every description, and the LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK. IHHk WC?^ &Ke£§&REj^^^^ ~~* so ..o Si \^BI Macoo WM. SPARROW, Corner of Emb »nd Mosre Street* J. T'P. Malcolmson, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OF MEAT AT IFairfield Freezing Works, Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & PEAS, On Tracks Aabborton op Oonntry Stations A gent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine.) 2188 PHOTOGRAPHY. HALMA'S STUDIOS, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, \ITB ars doing TWELVE ENAMELLED VV CABINET PHOTOS and EN LARGEMEKT, size 12 x 10, mounted en beautiful tinted plate sunk mount for I£»ig BEE SPECIMENS, aa bhia U only for *. Llsuttrd Tims. COME EARLY.



BUSINE^ NOT TORS, : . ; : VOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING PIANOFORTE. Mi*B Johnston rjpERM commenced r£Uß*"DkYs9tb May HAVING to EttUa tt Coiifiider&ble Sam of Money Duricg May, WE WILL OFFER Some Very Tempting Lines m all Classes of * ! DRAPERY CLOTHING. BOOTS AND • SHOES Aad »■ a Further Inducement for the Ptiblio to MAKE THBIJd PUBOHASEB FBOM US, Wo will Give a SPECIAL DiSCOUHT OtJ.O Per Ont, or 2s m the Pound Oa all Gash Purchases from ONE SHILLING UPWARDS AS B BURTON DRAPERY COMPANY H. C. BHRIMPTON, Proprietor " NOTICE \ RM CORONATION DAY. ALL Hotißf holders and Tradespeople J\, wi<hing to make an effective display should oall on , J. L. HIGGB, [ ■ XANORED STREET,' and rrooure »d estimate for TRANSPARENT ILLUMINATIONS, EMBLEMATIC! DESIGNS, And MOTTO^, very brillmhti m £flEßot,,Bnd j : nrLlatio»Uy deaigofd, (no 6 extiDgmehed by the wind «c g»B lighta are.) Apply early, «s oniy a limited number oau be procured. ! J. L. HIGGS. I Painter, Eto., Tailored Street). MBS J. LLOYD, MDSIO SELLER, *o, REGKTKBED TBACHEB or MUSIO \ MasUin.! Imhrvxnmb* of every description. ] L»tsßt Mneio by every mail. 4OENT FOR WHKELKH AND WILSON'S H ti^fv ixt & Machl nd 8. The Larca'-. dud Bvtt; the only Hewing f Mocbiue th*l dvcs not fail m any point, • ! AGENT FOR EMPKBSw NEEDLE. Materials kf.pl-. New Traosfera, Plushes, Araaenes, etc. Tanoubb Strwwt (»axt BAtL, Herbalist l : , _ , : ; ■ COALS ! COALS I 00ABB ! MGUNT^IOMSRS NEW SBAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET* finHIS ia CantarburY'B Bsßb Coal. Every. X Householder should save money, and keep the money m the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL, This Coal baa 36 per oent of Gas, btsrni with a good flame, and given a steady heab TRY IT! TRY IT C TRY IT tfo be had of all Coal Merchants: Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station JAMES GIBSON, OameroQ Street, Ashburton FOR WATCHES ' OLOOKS, JKVBJLLBRY, SILVER AND EI«ECTRO-PLATB SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Bso, G. JESSON, Pr&otlnal Wefiohmaker and Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opppsifee bomerset Hotel) Ashbarion, —Bepaiiß' a Specialtiy.— Presentation Oommittees liberally deal I with, i|f||.T f FAS I WAITED Kiiown -ThatMitchell and Turner will give a fee of 21s to anyone who can prove to be i&he or mis leading one single statement placed bafore tho public regarding fcho redaction nw being made at their Great Dissolution of Partnership Sale. This offer is open to their own assistants, as well as to the public. Smoke New Venus



i, : BUSINESS NOTICES _ ' I "tTh. undrill & co,, . CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERIES, Etc. from us "fat lowest Wh* is. > N **\ * f .We hare also just prices and}. encourage Jfc** \^^^^^^c||.rpt^F bpeneda nice assort- ?bw_. l|g Re-covering Dining x Krst -Jclass Work ePI '% % H *W mansMp Guaranteed. 'W^l'^P - • We;have just opened another Choice Assortment of tip-to-date|Bedsteads and Cots?in Brass and Iron at all prices. NEW DESIGNS, BEST QTJALITT, LOWEST PEICES. , -Wire, Spring, and other Mattresses made on Premises,——— ■T. H. UNDRILL & CO., tURNIBHERR, TANORBD STREET HARDLEY BROS., PLUMBERS, lEONMONG&BS, AND TINSMITH Oar Saaeon's Stock of GUNS, CARTRIDGES, AND GUN FITTINGS Is to Hand ; and Our GUNSMITHING, ENGINEERING, and BHAIZING DEPARTMENT, la m the Hands of a Certi6cated Engineer, therefore all work will be carried, oub oo Isteift scientific! lines* and guaranteed We hold a htm Bt«ok -«f WINDMILLS, TANKS, BATHS, FOKCE and LIFT PUMPB SINKS LAVATORY BASILS, HIGH PRESSURE BOILERS, &c, and make HOT and COLD WATER and SANITARY WORK » Specialty SPOUTING, RIDGING, and »H claeees of Tin and Iron Goods Manufactured. Pipe Wells Driven, Pamps, Hydrahlio Rama, Windmills and Water Wheels fixed and BUPPABtaff »f Competent Workmen always available for all classes of Plaaiblng|?work;in any parb of the county. «*- 32 HARDLEY BRf >S. p-a BM 82 PLUMBERS and SANITARY' ENGINEE RS, EAST, STRKET WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT OFFICE IN -ARCADE. Open TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS COBS SACKS SUPPLIED. f~^ DiOnnilil /"""* DONS ON FARMERS' (jiiiblllllT " ACCOUNT, CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS COMPANY, D. WOOD, Manager. MAT, : 1902 Bought of MITCHELL & TURNER DRAPERS" AND CLOTHIERS ■ ASHBOftTON Sold by 15 Examined by 11 —■ —— : — ■ — "jS k <i : ' : £ b d 6ydß Dk Dress Tweefl 1" 6.1 09 0 Now la 06 0 2 School Capes 8> lid 017 10 „ 3s 61 7 1 Ladles' Maotatonh 30a 110 0 „ 21a 11 g 2 School Hatu 8i 6.1 07 0 „la 02 0 )0 Coloured MnsliD, for Aprons 10^1 08 9 „ 3^d 0 211 1 Man's Tweed Coat 22s 64 12 6 „ 15a 6d 015 6 IPr Working Troaaerß 8s 63 6 „5s lid 0 511 i 2 Working SMrts ' ■ 43 64 09 0 „2s 93 05 6 l Paid I 2 Under Mannele J < 0 7 6 „2s U 0 5 0 } By Cash, with I 2 Pair Under Pnntd 2a 0 4 0 „ la6d 03 0 Thanks, 1 White Quilt, DWpß^ 10s 9d 010 9. „ Bs. 9d 0 8 9 I MITCBELLkTURN ER 1 Coloarea QttUt), Sgle Bed 4a 6d 04 6 „ 3fl 6i 05 6 4 Coloured Ql'owele May 17, WO^Jn 6d 06 0 „la 04 0 ! 1 Uolo ared Table Cover (LargeJ 18a 6d 018 6 „ 10a 6(3 010 6 | 1 Pair Laoo Curtains 8a 6d 08 6 „6s 9d 06 9 13 Yards Pink Flannflllette Qa 5^3 05 6 „ Sfd 03 9 4yds Fancy Flannelette OsSß£d 02 10 „ 4Jd 016 I 2 Pair Cashmere Hose Is 3d 02 6 „9d 01 J> i . £9 3 2 Now £5 14 1 i ■ ! We take this soiDßwhafc unusuil metbod ot showing the Public what the Reductions ! we we making Mncunb to Id a Parcel of Drapery, every article of. which is of every day ne«itl» and Good Value at FtJLi Priohs. 9ar Trumpeter is nob dead, In faob, there are hundreds of him spread over the County, but we venture to say fchab no business attempt I of a Blmilftr nabure. ever mada ia Aebburtoa, has ever onproaohed the enooesi? attending I the Dissolution of Pa.rtnernhip Sale dOw going on la our* Premises, See " Wanteds." |eaems for private sale. TTE7E HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES FOR PRIVATE SALE :— 376 acre farm at Waterton, with 4 roomed house, 4 stall stable, loose box, and granary; good cropping and grass land 730 acres, Hinds district, good bnlldlngs, all m grass, well fenced and subdivided into 9 paddooks, well watered 600 acres at Methven, 8 roomed house, and other improvements 156 acre farm at Flemlngton, 4 roomed bouse and stabla, well watered ani fenced 476 acre farm at Springburn, all newly laid down ; 7/oomed houwe, 6 stall stable, woolshed, divided Into 10 paddocks 450 acre leasehold farni> ab Mitoham Road 950 acre farm at Seafield, 4 roomed house, stable 262 acre farm afc Flemlnjji-on, Hghiy improved, divided into 8 paddoaka, well fenced and watered, 6 roomed house, granary, outhouse, 4 rooms, 6 stall stable, and other necessary outbuild ings 3800 fturea, all In g,rass 3 well fenced arsd subdivided ; all well watered and good plantations ; closo to railway ; with good buildings, house, wooished. cottage, aod other Improvementß-; easy terms. (This property can be gold subdivided m two blocks.) We shall ba glad to give the fullest* information to intending purchasers, and show them over any of the above properties. friedlanderTb ros., ltd.



GENTLEMEN. Try Our CHESTERFIELDS % CO Oa Tl*ir«»<*»<juorfer I Overcoats. I c? —I 3 : 1 BI.<sX>OIVAJ:^I> &; C?O. TailoßH RAILWAY REFRESHMENT ROOMS. TO MY LADY FRIENDS* T IGHT Refreshments of all kinds may .% * be had or shortest notice. Invalid wines a speciality. Speight's Dnnedln ales on tapi J. DINEKN, BAKKR BROS. Complete ITuraiisliiiijar." UNDERTAKERS, , TO THE FARMERS OF THE TINWAL.D DISTRICT.. HAVING taken over th« SHORING & GENERAL BLACKSMITH BUSI NESS Uf«sly carried on at; TiawaLl by Mr J Stephens, I am prepared i'o execute nil work «ntru«!Bd to me with despatch, and at) moderate prioea. Trussing to receive o. fair ebare of publlo patrouag<s (Late of Lagmhor), TINWaLD SHOEING FOR6F!. 4t83 EVANS £_ Co.. Xamitecl ATLAS MILLS, Near Kailway Station, Timara ARR BDYEHS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AND OATS, HAVE on hand a small quantity of the famous MANITOBA WHEAT for Seed Purpoafls, which they are desirous of introducing to the ininiers uf ihie didcrjo'c. Foe prioss and particulars apply at THE OFFICE, 3 304 Bench, Timaru ~~ "notice. h. p. madden, BAKER, CONFECTIONER,. AMD CATERER, Bast Strket. WOUfD respectfully (rake this opportunity of thanking his eas terners for past orders, and trusts to merit & continuance of the came to the future Additional accomodation has now bsen added to the refreshment rooms, which are still under the personal .supervision of Mrs Madden, where patrons can rely upon receiving the bast attention. Tea, Coffee Coooa, etc. will be dispensed, ifl oonjanction with Hot Scotch Pies, Scones, j Cakes, Pastry Creams, which ate raanu» { factored tn the premises, from the best ingredients, and from the latest London and Parisian recipea, for,- which the j Establishment is noted. I Bride, Birthday, aud Christening C&kep [ a speciality. j Catering as aeoali i ' Satisfaction " is our motto, HIGH CLASG TaILOKING. "ITTE Have just opened, ex a. s. T T ' Paparoa,' a large ehipxoent of NEW WINTER. GOODd/ comprleiDg a fine aßsortmenti of ■' cp to date' Miititipes m Worsted?, Vicunas, 1. Cheviot^, Meltor-e, Beavers, Rea Irish FrlfZJ, Kainproof Overcoatings, Fancy Veßtings, nSo. g^ 3 W& nndertake to execute all orders encrusted to us to the satisfaction of oar clients, and afc prices which will compare favourably with fiioseof any of the leading Chriatchurch firms for equal quality, op fit-, style, and workmanship. Also, Ladlns' Tailer-made Coßi-iumeß, Jackets, Habits, &c, m the latest styles. obaigheadTberbymas The Leading Tailors and Outfitter^. Ashburton. LLEWELLIN OWEN, MCBM. CERTIFICATED & REGISTERED 1 TEACHER. STUDENTS prepared for any Musical Examination held m New Zealand. All branches of Muelo taught. Candidates presented a* Examinations, 137 ; averaga tnarke gained, 94 per oent.



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FOR SALE. f* pf\ ACRE Farm; Good Improve- O*)' ' ments; well watered; Fenced and subdivided. Price, 456 6s. Small deposit; balance, 4£ per cent. ' 600 ACEES Leasehold, improved, 3s per f acre. I 374 ACRES Leasehold, improved, 2s per 1 acre 200 ACEES Freehold; goodwill and free- hold to be sold cheap, and on very easy terms. 100 ACRES capital land; grow anything. 300 ACRES good land; well fenced and ] watered. 650 ACRES finest sheep country m New j Zealand, Good improvements, fenced, and : well watered. 120 ACRES good land. This is a spec j without a doubt, 2000 ACRES good all round farm, and cheap. 1690 ACRES Fine Sheep Farm ; good! reasons given for selling 1. ! « 2 A"KRS lane 1, with, good dwelling of five rooms. Owr>ex anxious to sell; will take low price. 5 ACEES, nice House of seven rooms; Good Orchard. Price very reasonable, and on easy terms. 2} ACRES land, with dwelling of five ! rooms, and all necessary offices. Owner leaving, and must sell. Having money to Lend both on first and second mortgages, can arrange very easy terms for any of the above properties. For full particulars apply to W. STONYER, Implement Depot, Tancred Street. HAVE 10 U SEifiiF" THOSE NICE ROTAL PHOTOGRAPHS STOCK IS GIVING AWAY ? ITT OH get one with every cash purchase JL " of 12s 6d. They're honestly worth 2s 6d each, and you get them for nothing. CAPITAL PLACE THAT BLUE BOOT STORE. Wonderful how it's becoming a household word throughout the county of late. Note Addbbss — D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. The name is synonymous with all that is bright, best, and up-to-date m footwear. Nothing but the best English leather used for repairs. INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600,000 TO AS already b*>n added to Policies m JOL the Department. This is the Bonus Year 1 And everyone now taking out a participa ting Policy will receive a substantial bonus at the end of the year. J. H. RICHARDSON, ' - Commissioner. NOTICE. •¥XT 1 HAVE APPOINTED P. 'W. COX, Ageat foe MABSBY-HARBIS and iBlPEBI&li BIOYCES FOR, ASHB^BTON, EAKAIA, and Surrounding Districts Client vUI receive every attention, and MR COX will Collect all Monies dua to up* CANADA CYCLE A 'MOTOR COY. LIMITED Depot—East S'ret-, Aehburtoa THOMAS LINTERN BEOrS to annouuee that he has taken over the ALFORD FOREST HOTEL. And will be glad bo bqq old Friends and Visitors. Only best Brands of Wines, Ales, and Spirits stocked. Good Tab So. Good attendance* 5 167 PRIZE POULTRY FOR SALE. PURE-BRED Indian Game, Minoreas, Langshana, and Brown Leghorns. Also Pekln Docka. Bred from Imported and First Prize Sicck. Cockerels and Ppllsjts froia 5a each. 4 190 H. Q. BERJRYMA3S.



•si fel^'l^ P^lo tS'ian w:i: siim pesti li<|§;|is|;!|| biicc combiricd. Jb tells of Fi^^lll l>a'n^ul ciiasts, sore lungs, w^SP weak throats, bronchitis, llwi* a&d pneumonia. Do not MM suffer another day. It's use ™ loss, for lliero's a prompt and - safe euro, A cure for fresh, colds and old colus, easy coughs and hard coughs — * y v It often cures a fresh cold m a single night, and it masters chronic coughs and bronchitis m a short time. Con sumption is certainly prevented, and cured, too, if taken m time. If anybody tells you that consump tion cannot bo cured, they are certainly mistaken, for we have thousands of these oases reported to us, absolutely cured, and no mistake about it. Put up m large and small bottles. Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Plaster placed directly over the tender, aching lung I is a great aid to the Cherry Pectoral. ; Prepared by Dr. J. C. Aycr &■?.» 2,owr<!. ffi«"?~ V- ?. h- BUSINESS NOTICES. TO SHEEPOWNERS. GOOD PRICES ASSURED. HMATSON AND C 0... beg to inform i n holders of Sheep and Lambs that should they be looking for a Market and' decide to try Addington, thafc they will be . glad to receive Consignments. I There is no need to write to them; just consign Matson's, Addington. The firm svill carefully untruck and classify each lot, and if the price bid at | Auction is not sufficient on a basis of the c.i.f. Prices current for Frozen Meat, they will have the Sheep sent to either Isling ton or Belfast, and on receipt of Weights; will sell forward or ship as Clients may desire. Prompt Payments. Consign MATSON'S, Addington. To Those Who Have Landed Property to Sell. Send Particulars of your Properties to H. MATSON AND CO. The Firm is recognised as the greatest medium of exchange m Canterbury, and Buyers from all parts are constantly en quiring and making inquiries from them. ?>arin£ the past six months the firm have i a I strumental m selling no less than "** ■ xi -sized Properties south of Rangi ■.;_„. .'hey are ulwajj v/'ling to receive particulars through any local Agent, and to work m conjunction with them, which must be to the benefit of the owner. They ad vertise all Properties m their Quarterly Review, which is circulated throughout the world. They advertise likely Properties m their regular column, free of cost to Owners, and other charges are on the lowest scale. If you have a place for sale, avail yourself of their services. It corfs nothing unless sale is made, and no fear of your Property being hawked or depreciated. Great facts. They can always assist Purchasers, being hand and glove with Moneyed Clients. MATSON'S, 6 143 Christchurch, [X CARD. '?' BEG to onoonnoe shafe I have eom~ 1, m«nced the pruoUce of my psr'jfeßsion »t Batrkui! Mid -SolioUor m the Afoado v'hatrib'rx, m rcoms immaJiatt'ly over tha of Mr J. Wilson, painter. HL. M c S H E JR, 1», V, BARRISTER & fOi.ICII'OR. 208 iCoughs and Colds. |j #• The worst thing about them is i|J that they hang on and continue to If hang oa. Your home remedies do I Snot touch them. What is wanted ia la food as well as a medicine—a § medicine-food. A medicine that will *|jheal and soothe irritated surfaces, Stone the nerves, and add flesh and Pstrength to the body. i "of God Lltcj? Oil with Hypo phosphites of Lime, Soda, and Crsasote is the medicine needed. " It's Pamous." Oreasote is disinfectant and antiseptic. Cod Liver Oil—the purest Norwegian—makes fat. It m creates strength, appetite and fiesh. $ It will make almost anybody fjit. 7 | Lime and soda hypophosphites give '/• power and tone. {•' These valuable ingredients are » emulsified and thoroughly blended $ < with fresh eggs. You know how ft | good fresh eggs are; they are always « ordered for sick and weakly people, k Together .these remedies make the ISJ finest and most perfect medicine r known. h Lane's Emulsion soothes and if! heals irritated throat and lungs and \<t stimulates the appetite, aids diges- f t , tiOn, nourishes, fortifies and refreshes S j the entire system. (p Ej j • Sold by all chemists and stores, if; Price 2/6 and 4/6. SI \J WE HAVE SOLD OUT OF EASY CARTS, But are Booking Orders for Next, Shipment. Book early, as these CARTS vVOjS* T KEEP. They are such ready sellers We are still Agents lor STERLING BICYCLES, McCormick Harvesting Machinery, EXCELSIOR Ploughs, and Spring Tined Cultivators. Plough Shares, R N F and C, At very low prices. Horse Hoes and " Little Wonder' Seed Sowers. Morrow, Bassett i Go. Wills Street. I M. PRIEST, Manager



Milk Kisses! Do you like soft, sweet j kisses ? Thought so ; but vli.^k- id you are ' tl "liking about a— : • h tH '' .■-■«, talking about. We alli.de to ¥ .etcher Br^. j delicious Milk Kisses, -which, are made o£ the finest factory butter, cream, and sugar, and sold at the low price of Is per lb, Try pome of their kisses, and jou will be delighted with them. '-All who wish to pro*act therost-lveß from the result? fa twl cold should nor neeleeSto take TUS^OURa The Peerless Incubators are the Greates, Moneymakers for the poor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks/geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and each one means a profit with hardly any work. Seed for our catalogue We | sell on cash or time payments, and can give " you real assistance when you need it. The advice and help of our expert always at your service. We keep the best of every thing for the poultry yard.—Advt. George Washington, that great good man Who never told a lie, The Independence War began And broke the mutual tie. There's truth m what we state below. The proofs are very sure, Por if you want your cough to go, Take Woods Great Peppermint Cure fiTANDISH AND PEEECE. j ■Photographers under the Eoyal patronage j of the Prince and Princesa of Wales. Studio i Pigh Street, Chuistchurch. I . Smoke H©w Vea.ua