More Lives Than a Cat.

A GLASGOW MAN'S TWELVE ES CAPES FROM DEATH.

Mr J. C. M'Dougall, a well-known busi ness man of Sydney, New South Wales, can fairly lay claim to have more than the pro verbial nine lives of a cut. Finee his child hood ha has had no fewer thau twelve accidents, every one of which came very near to being fatal; and yet he is alivfi und Trell fit the pr-eenfc time. The details of his extr.'iordiuary course are given thus in " The World's News " of Sydney :—

Life I.—When a little boy of seven in GiF.spow, M'Pougall, playing follow-my 'emUVr, jumped from a staircase window, and ft-ll's" feet. Kesult- a severe shaking, mainly from his mother. 1 lie 2.- Whtu aged nine, he was sliding down a staircase bannister rail, lost his balance at the bend on the third floor, and fell 50 feet. Picked up for dead, remained unconscious for 14 days, with fractured skull, but was about again all right in some thing like n month's time. Life .'*.-- When ten years old, was being taught to swim in the Clyde, near liuther glen, got beyond his depth, sank for the third time, bxit was saved by a boat's crew, and eventually restored. Life 4.—A year or so later, using a float ing plank as a canoe, near the Go van Docks, Glasgow, slipped off the plank, and on com ing t3 the surface again struck his head against another plank. Though stunned, clung to the plank, nnd was eventually rescued.

Life 5. —About the same time, was jump ing from stone to stone on the river near the Jail Bridge, Glasgow. Slipped and fell into the river, with a younger brother on his back; was carried down over the break water, with brother still clinging to his neck, but brought up between two stones some 50 yards away, and managed tc scramble out, still holding his brother.

Life 6. —Whilst still a boy, was diving from a boat in the Kyles of Bute His feet became entangled in the weeds, nnd as his senses were leaving him he managed to free himself, and rose to the top, where he got into the boat. One of his companions was drowned, being unable to get out of tho rushes.

1 Life 7.—ln the winter of 1860, blocks of ioe formed on the Clyde, and young M'Dou [ gall, with others, jumped about on them. ' One block gave way, and floated over the breakwater. He fell under another block, but whb dragged out just in ni^lc of time. Lifeß. —When '4 years of eg*, fell down aliitwell from the fourth floor of a Glasgow building, but, luckily catching hold of the rope, escaped what seemed certain death. Life 9. (last of a cat's lives)— When 19 years of age, he was engaged in a sham fight at Glasgow. Whilst the troops were firing at close range a ramrod, which some "absent-minded beggar" had left in the muzzle-loading rifle, clean through M'Dougall's shako, which fell behind him. It was a too narrow squeak to be peasant.

Life 10.—When 27 years of age, foil from a dacgerous spot on tho ruined walls of Drachenfels, on the Rhine, dropping 30 feet, when some bushes arrested his flight. He hung for some time ovor a yawning gulf 500 feet deep, but eventually managed to drag himself up to a place of safety. L rfe 11.—When 29 yeara of age, M'Dou gal was taking sketches of some fortifica i tions on the Rhine. Soldiers came up and demanded his notebook. He refused. It was already dusk, and he made a bolt for it. The soldiers opened fire, but he got away safely. Life 12. —He was cycling down Oxford Street, Sydney. His tyre sipped, and over he went. The wheels of a four-horse'bus grazed the skin of his ear, and so life No 12 was saved. , Mr M'Dougal, the hero of theso var'ed " lives " was burn at Glasgow on October 17, 1849.

Cancer in Meat-Eating

The belief in the hereditary transmission of cancer has a deep-seated foothold in the popular mind, but most careful observa tions have failed to give it sufficient sup port. A. well-known physician has come to the conclusion after carefully looking into the history of hundreds of cases, that tbe children of cancerous parents have no special susceptibility to the disease, unless the same causes that favoured its develop ment in the first place continue to operate to the third and fourth generations. Whether an individual shall beeomo a vic tim to cancer, tuberculosis, or rheumatism depends largely upon which of these his vicious habits of life have specially trained and prepared for him. Another doctor calls attention to the fact that the caucor death-rate has kept pace with the consumption of meat. While fifty years ago cancer was responsible for but one death in 127, it now claiuis one vic tim for every twenty-two deaths. So long, he pays, as the consumption of alcohol, to bacco, flesh, tea, coffee, and spices continue to increase among men, just so long will cancer specialists become more and more numerous.

THE ASHBURTON GUAbDIAN : FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Eobebt Bell, afc his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. FRIDAY, October 2i, 1902,



jit i» only on the use of Wolfe's | Sohn»pp» that it ought to be j j judged. You be We judge. Every bottle of Wolfe's Schnapps contains an honest preparation of Juniper Berries and select Barley. ' If you need r stimulant that will braoe a tired body or dear a tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS—not a false stimulant but a builder up of vital foroea. youtakenoHlisk. Better not take anything than aocept a substitute for this sterl ing old tonic. Imitations are put out for one purpose only—to make big profits—they are absolutely worthless. SBuyWdole @offles Look for the name, and accept I only bottles with the signature of I Udolpho Wolfe on the label. BUSINESS NOTICES. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLEE, &o. IOEGISTEEEi> TEACHER OF MUSIC '' ' Musical Instruments of every description.' Latest Music by every mail. Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's J Sewing Machines. ! The Latest and Best. The only Sewing Machine that does not fail in any point. Agent for Empress Needle j Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. TANCEED STREET, Nest Hall. Her balist. Advance Ashburton. Interesting to Every Inhabitant. TIME will tell is an old saying, and the residents of Ashbnrton have at last, and profitably to themselves, realised the fact that Mobiastt Bros., Tancred Street, are the best and cheapest cabinetmakers, etc. For best workmanship and lowest prices they defy competition. . Only this season's Tweeds sold. fin AIT A"DQ Burnett JL ijL JLJLiIJ JDIO • Street. A WOMAN IN IT! Woman Dominates Man Woman Scolds Man Woman Worries Ma i Woman Charms Man Woman Loves Man Woman Teases Man Woman Bustles Man Woman Fools Man BUT she can't fool him when it comes to ironing his shirts. He likes his j shirt fronts, collars and cuffs to have a ; beautiful ivory polish, the polish that is imparted to all starch linen by lyres' Chinese Laundry : Glaze (LION BRAND.) This glaze is a boon to the housewife. It is so easy to use, and it gives good results with the first trial. It is the most absolutely satisfactory glaze placed on the market, and is sold by all storekeepers at 6d aud Is per box. You can have a sample to try by writing to R. AYIIES, of>, Cuba Street, Wellington. It you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere. "T7TTE have the pleasure to notify our Clients that ye are now in the position to supply them with these celebrated i Fertilisers at— I j J64 12S 6d per ton on Trucks at Islington and Smithfield. Results Prove that they are the Bast & Cheap 3st to use. QUALITY AND ANALYSIS REMAIN AS BEFORE. Islington Clients have won the Highest Honours at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations for Roots and Grain exhibited at their Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions. ■% ■». - '! IJ. - A %tl\ ' *V> DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Smoke New Venus



THE "NOTHING-IN-IT" FEELING. The "nothing-in-it" feeling is the feel ing of dissatisfaction or discontent. You'll meet many people who are chronic die contents, always fault-finding, morose, and disagreeable. They ai-e not naturally so, and therefore they are much to be pitied. These people belong to the army of dyspeptics, who are a trial to their frieuds and an object of aversion to their acquaintances. Are you a dyspeptic? No need to tell you the symptoms. Better to tell you of a cure. The best remedy known to science is Impey's May Apple, the ideal family medicine. This agreeable laxative is a vegetable compound; it operates gently, painlessly and promptly, aud is absolutely reliable in all cases of constipation, indigestion, biliousness, heartburn, sick heaadche, and-all stomach, liver and kidney troubles. Impey's May Apple is sold by fill dealers at 2s 6d per bottle. If unobtainable locally send postal note to the wholesale agents, Shar land and Co., Limited, Wellington.



CHARLES BEECH, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. MY TEA ROOM 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—Berrnaline. 8 209 CLAKIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tancred Street, Ashburton. BEST accommodation aud 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 MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. mHE BEST IN THE MARKET. Ttqual to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messrs Shear man Bkos. THOE tip top value in Boots try Mellor's Jt) Zealandia Boot Store, \



BUSINESS NOTIGES I TTir flower", I Hairdresser and Tobacconist, / \ EAST STREET. ! ;• j A CHOICE Assortment of G.8.D., Loewe, and other makes of Pipes in stock. Cigarette Holders, Touches, Pocket Knives, Hair Brushes and Combs, in endless varieties. Slazenger's Tennis Balls and Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigaretteß, 15 for 6d. Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWER, (late F Clark's; Tobacconist. 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 I Chairs in latest shapes and designs; also Bamboo Tables. In stock all kinds of bed-1 steads and bedding; Suits of drawing and dining-room furniture made to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials IYxUjoJlv. Singing, Piano, & Harmony ME J. GILLIES -Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). ! Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort a-Main, Germany. : Pupils prepared for Examinations in the \ various Musical Colleges. ' Term dates from the first lesson. 10152 i i ! -JTIJST arrived—Case Sample Clothing, *3 contains Men's and Boys' Suits, Trousers and Knickers, Vests, Shirts, etc. Bought at 15s in the £, for immediate sale. Single article at wholesale price. All plain figures. > W. H. PEARCE, . : Cash Draper and Clothier. ~O EMNANTS and odd lines to be cleared _OU Cheap to make room for new goods, : W. H. PEAECE, Draper. Corner Burnett and East Streets. T OVELY Laces 4fd and 6|d. Lot JLJ trimmed Aprons (soiled) from la 4d Hem stiched Handkerchiefs 6 for Is. .W. If. PEARCE ! Cash Draper & Clothier. Bicycle Road Race. : For Youths under 18 years of age. To Winch more School and back— a distance of 12 miles, TO TAKE PLACE on OCTOBER 30th, immediately after the Fairfield Eoad Eace is over j Entry—2s. Entries close on 25th inst. Entrance money taken and particulars ; given at 1 Massey-ffiarris Depot, East Street. I : . , HALMA'S STUDIO'S, | SAUNDEES' BUILDINGS. |^NE DOZEN CABINET PHOTO GRAPHS and ONE ERLARGEMENT FOR 15s. See Specimens at Studio. Note—No Canvassers; No Coupons: therefore we can give you the best possible satisfaction. Proofs shown, and the best work guaranteed. i INTIMATION. STRANGE and Co., Ashburton, invite ! Customers to place their Show orders early to avoid disappointments Our list for Dressmaking and Tailoring is fast filling. Smartly trimmed hats in stock, also sun sha-des and pretty Collarettes. For a smart fitting pair of shoes go to Strange's. For value there is no place like Strange's. i =NOTICE.=z A LL PEESONSABOUT TO : Paint or Decorate : j THEIE HOUSES i Should consult a Legitimate j Tradesman To ensure the best results enquire of— J. L. HIGGS, Tancred Street. . Signwriting a Specialty. I : ' | OUE FIEST CONSIGNMENTS OF $Pf> i"\r.fi- . . KJ JL a % AA. x \J\ © c | : : GOODS Are Now Being Opened SOMETHING new in every department, our Prints being especially attractive. i 2000 Yards at 4|cl per yard, and j warranted fast colors One Shilling in the Pound Discount allowed on all Cash Purchases ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO. TEY the Eapid Shirt Gloss, it will save you time, money, and worry. It will make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocer 3. WANTED to Sell—Good farm of 200 acres, really good buildings. Land in capital order. I can sell this cheap and on very easy terms. For particulars apply W. Stonyer. WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty



\ BUSINESS NOTICES- __, ' ! WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 "TCTE Shall be represented at the Christohurcli and Timaru Auction Sales, and.have made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent on to either Christchurch or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows — ' If intended for sale at Christchurch:- Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. Ifjintended for Sale at Timaru:—Mill and Company's Siding, Timaru. If intended for sale at Ashburton :—Friedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at Lowest Bates. TheSSeason's Sales have been 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. FIMEDIiANDER BEOS., LTD. FURNITURE SALE. 1" N CON{SEQTJE|NCE OF OUR RECENT LOSS BY FIBE —W E WANT MONE V, io have determinedl to selljthe whole of our, large stocks ofj Household Furnishings at great reductions, (Regardless of Cost.) A numter of slightlyjdamaged articles at your own pricej i■■miin«■■■■ nllin Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, BedroomJ Sets, Jugs, Vases, Ofna „  ments, Etc., (almost given away.) Crockery X * and Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Ruge,l|MatF, |Bedsteads, Bed ding, Chairs, Drawing 3ioom and Boom Sttltep, Glassware. Couches, etc., all reduced. i -m-^E ii in in. ■ (In fact, no reasonable offer will be refused.) A lot of Bamboo Poles and Blind Boilers at Half Price. -X— T. H. UN DRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Etc.. Tancred Street. Old premises nest 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 j Should be placed early, as the orders are pouring in. Appointed Sole Agent for the sale of Model Patterns and the " New Idea " Journal, to whom all subscriptions may be paid, Support Local Industry. Opening a large assortment of Ashburton Tweeds and Blankets AN P RE W ORR, WOOL. 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. This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been fixed as under, 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..Thohas. WOOL FOR TIMARU to be consigned—N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Company's Siding, Timaru, account D. Thomas. Wool Packs, and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest i Market Eates. DAYJD THOMAS, ASHBURTON. : PUBTeT¥¥DS. : I HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Pisut south of the Line, and I how ask Farmers to inspect the same at work. i I am prepared to Clean for Farmers any description of SEEDS OR 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 be appreciated. AIso—HURST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil, etc D. TH.O MAS, ' ASHBURTON,



STUD NOTICES TO STAND THIS SEASON at Kelburn Lodge, and Travel the District, The Thobotghbred Stallion, FORMOSAN By St. Leger—Forme, by Nordenfeidt—• Formo, by Sterlingworth—-Pulehra (imp.) FOEMOSAN is a chestnut horse, foaled in 1897. He is a full brother to the excel lent performer Cruoif orm, 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 i'RIEDLANDER, Ashburton j or HARRY THOMPSON, 274 Kelburn Lodge, Tinwald. TO TRAVEL in the Hinds and May field Districts, The Clydesdale Stallion, GLENWYE For terms and particulars, apply to T. DRENNAN, 9 215 Groom in charge. f J O Travel this Season in the Ashburton 8 District, the well-known Trotting Stallion, BERLIN MAC, (By Berlin—dam Quicksilver mare). Terms—£2 10s season, payable January 1903 ;£3 10s guarantee, payable—£l Is on January Ist, 1903, balance when mare proves in foal; groomage fee ss, payable at I first service. For further particulars apply to T. LESTER, 9 322 South East Belt, Ashburton. TO TRAVEL 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, Riccarton. TO TRAVEL the Ashbutton, Wakanui and Longbeach Districts. The Well-known Trotting Stallion,. TORONTO, (By Texas—Twilight.) TORONTO 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. 33seo. for one mile.) Teems.—Season, 3 Guineas ; two or more mares as per agreement. Toronto will 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 ASHBURTON DISTRICT. fpHE THOROUGHBRED 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 1 S. BROWN, Proprietor Melrose Farm, Wakanui, Ashburton, or 9 163 C. CHAPMAN, Groom in charge THE AMERICAN WILL TRAVEL the Methven, Alford Forest, and Mount Soiners 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 j£2 10s the season, payable at first service. . A. McFARLANE, 9 150 Springburn. TO TRAVEL 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, LAKEWOQD, (By Lord Salisbury—Quicksilver mare). LAJKEWOOD 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 £Z 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. BUSINESS NOTICES. For CYCLING SHOES, GO TO H. Pannell, Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christchurch. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS i And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock. Write for instructions for self measurement PIT GUAEANTCED. LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.C.S.M. j Certificated and Registered Teacher STUDENTS prepared for any Musical Examination held in New Zealand. All branches of Music taught. Candidates presented at Examinations 137; average marks gained, 94 per cent. '' Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BUKNEIT STREET, ASHBUETON. (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agecfc for Nicholas Celebrated Ball BeariDg Windmill. H. McSHERRY, "OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett; Street. Money to lend on freehold security. Where Do You Live? i THREE-QUARTERS of your time in your Boots of oourse. At present we are showing the best Guinea's Worth Of Foot Comfort for Men ever Been 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. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. r EVERT description of Merchandise and Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. Amongst others we have the following properties for Sale by Private Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres May field ... 872 acres, easehold May field .... 967 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Rangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 „) Ealing ... 595 „ Western 1 eld ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 ,; . T. F. GIBSON Manager The Poultry Industry, TTNDIAN Game and Dorking Cross, pro- JL nounced by the Government Expert the beat for the London Market. Indian Game Cockerels and Dorking Hens (pure bred) For Sale. * H. G. BERRYMAN, 8 97 Ashburton BAKF.I! BROS. irVhT nil liiirrtrl \ \ <;'«T'i »•< ■ffTifcittr'BrmTi¥l?^YT;wWlßßgßßßffWpMß3Hßl FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS, 1, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO •G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. COALS! COALS COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. fTHHIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every JL Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, burns i 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. Isahsapamlla. Great Boot' Sale. THO M A~S~ YOUNG "ITITTSHES to Thank his numerous TT Friends and the Publiofor 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, whioh 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 commenced Saturday, October 11th, T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop, j



BUSINESS NOTICES. . SPEING CLEANING. Wanted to Buy, In any quantity, QECOND-HAND FURNITURE. Homes visited and estimates given. All business strictly private and confidential Apply by letter or otherwise to GEORGE SMITH, FURNITURE DEALER, fO Arcade Building. VARICOSE VEINS CURED. Plantekoa Again Victorious THE Ointment this time, but the same result—completely cured. The re markable healing properties of these wonderful plants that form the basis of this modern remedy are felt just the same whether applied externally in the form of the Ointment and Soap, or taken internally in the " form of Plantekoa. To use an everyday expression, " I never saw any thing like it." Read this letter:— . Holly-road, St. Albany Christchurch, Ist October, 1902. Dear Sirs,-~I wish to testify to the bene fit I have received by using your Plantekoa Ointment. For months I have suffered with. VARICOSE VEINS (BROKEN), and have tried many remedies, but without success. I got two tins of your Plantekoa Ointment, and have not had occasion to use it all, as I am pleased to say I am now COMPLETELY CURED, thanks to Plantekoa. I cannot speak too highly in praise of this wonderful remedy, and have recommended it to my friends." Publish this note so that_ other sufferers may be benefited. Yours very traly, ANNIE WOODKAM. Ask your Chemist or Grocer for it. Take no substitute. Remember the Name, and remember it CURES. J. JACKSON, EastSt, Agent. TRY HP MADDEN FOR Up-to-date Confectionery. Qyster Patties, , Meat Patties, Genoa Cake, Sultana Cake Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, ■ Etc, Etc. A choice assortment always on hand. Don't Forget , mo Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, *) NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and t on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Westport and Newcastle Slack. \ Orders Promptly attended to. ILESV Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Ranfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting xjL 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, eta, or direct from the Manufacturer—EDWAßD ILES, Ladies'and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, Princes Street Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from ! White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and j Turner, Geraldine. 8 12g | TUST fancy Mellob is Selling his Boots ♦J and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. MEN'S Smart Black Glacie Kid Boots sewn, in sizes 6,7,8, 9,10, at 12s 6d at Grant and Moose's. T^TB W SPRING GOODS now showing. j3i New Prints, New Blousings, ~ New ' Dress Materials, and a general assortment of New Lines in each department. Cash Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound off all purchases from ninepence worth upwards, at H. C. Babbett'b Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, East street HENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mills, gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a trial. 9 8 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. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw; Sold all grocers. 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 Stontee. JUST landed ex "Delphic"and "Mam ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offeringat less than Christchurch prices.— Caeson ani> Co KEEPING step with the pace of progress. We are not waiting for the unearned increment. Quite to earn it ourselves. That is why; we try to serve you well, so that we may serve you again. — Mitchell and Tubneb, The Drapers. PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocors. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin' WANTED —Poultry for Export in any quantities.—W. Stonyeb, Tancred Street. ' '" ETERY Woman likes to know what is to be worn for Spring, even though unready to purchase. A stroll through our warehouse jusfc now i 3 an inexpensive pleasure, and at the same time a liberal education. —Mitchell and TuBNKB,The Drapers. _