Bank of NeW South Wales.

j HALF-YEARLY MEETING.

' United Press Association—l?v R'ectric Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, November 21 At the half-yearly meeting of the Eauk of New South Wall's th« report showed the net profit for the ha'f-year to bo .£118,229, which, with the undivided bal ance'from last half-year, gives £130,278 for distribution. A dividend at the rate of 10 per ceut. per annum was declared, ,£15,000 was added to the reserve, and £15,275. enrripd forward. The chairman in his address, r^fwrrinu- tn tin* increase in advanc s, sai<i tho largest inoro.'ise was in New Zealand, whe-<* trond opportunities for expanding the lending power of the Bauk on safe lines presented themselves. The report was adopted.

THE ASHBURTON GUAFDIAN : MONDAY, NOVEMBER at, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Robert Bbli., afe his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbujr ton. MONDAI, November 24, 1902,



That hard %?"'^C\ ffi^J\ ■*<»«;? Look Strength of & powerful chain, / cures coughs and colds, even hard coughs and old coldSv Mrs. A. White, of Fltaroy, Victoria, says: il I had a very bard cough night and day. I tried many remedies, but, ■without relief. I thought my lungs ■were nearly gone. I then tried Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. I began to impro%re at once, and only one and one-half bot tles completely cured me." There are many substitutes and imi tations. Beware of them ! Be sure you got Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Two sizes. Large and small bottles. Prepared by Dr. J. C Ayer & Co., Lewe!!, M 233., U.S.A. BUSINESS NOTICES.



The Morocco Trouble. ♦ i The following account of a conversation which the Tangier correspondent ut' the Paris "Figaro" had with a Moorish official throws some light on the recent oablo messages we have been publishing about the acts of the rebellious tribesmen in I Morocco territory. The official said :—"The I new fiscal regiment is alone the principal cause of these difficulties. The Sultan re gards the present situation and the future from quite a'different standpoint to that assumed by certain influential tribal chiefs i and a few Ulemas of Fez. The young Sovereign, animated by a progressive sentiment, desires a gradual transformation of his Empire, the complete submission of the tribes, the regular and honest working of the Administration, and respect and obedience to the authority of the throne., The present agitation, far from intimidating Ilis Majesty, has fortified his reforming intentions by revealing to Lini the false iinsi and the audacity of the A strong expedition, commanded by his undo, will push heyond the Atlas Moun tains to suppress the revolt. Several other expeditions are being prepared against the Berbers, the Zeymours, and the Zaire. In ■'■ word, the whole army will probably bo mobilised. The responsi bility for the jM-eseiit condition of things falls not only on the tribal chiefs, but es pecially on the Ulemas of Fez, who pretend that the new reforms arc contrary to the laws of Koran. In order to hide their in trigues they recognise that the Koran is formal concerning the authority of the religious chief-that is to say, the Sul tan —and they recognise that it is the sacred duty of the Faithful to obey the Spiritual chief by paying the taxes due t.o the Treasury. But they ac cuse tnis snme spiritual chief: the Sultan, o? imitating the infidels and of wishing to take the goods of the faithful to spend them in articles manufactured by foreigners. The kindly reception which thy young sovereign has always given the Europeans who ap-



H. BIcSHERRY, BARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. Massey-Harris Bicycles TO THE FRONT AGAIN. J AT the InvercargiH Sporta, held on l November 10th, they secured J, 2, 3 in every event on the programme. This is the greatest record in the Austra lasian Colonies, and was never known before. Call and inspect our latest Models, which are built for 3trength and speed. Bicycle Depot—EAST STREET. Agent J. GORDON. 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 app'ianees, for the clarification, pasteurizeing, and cooling of milk. Just the kind of milk for the weakest of invalids and moat delicate children, and a milk that everybody ought to use. Unpasteurised milk supplied from Novem ber Ist and until machinery fitted up. Families waited on. Wanted regular supplies of milk delivered at Melrose Dairy. 10 244-1 . 1 -a j Only this season's Twee:b sold- j _____ ( JLjLiJuiiJt€©« Street. j ~ WILLIAM R. HYDE, ■! BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, I (Next Ashburton Club), . WHOLESALE and retail Tinware ' Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas- | fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, ' and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball BeariDg Windmill. j MUSIC ! Singing, Piano, & Harmony' ME J. GILLIES - Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperfci Method). Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort- A-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges.



proach him has tended to increase the irri tation of these fanatics. Even the fact that the Sultan enterbuiued the foreign Consuls and most notable persons of tho European colony at lunch is made a grie vance. But the majority of the people are with the Sultan, and he has the sympathy of the Powers.



A Hard Day's Work. Without any trouble A change in the life oi many an Ashburton Citizen. The prospect of a hard day's work gives a man a shudder when he is sick. He would not mind if he was well. Have you not often had your deepest sympathies arou-ed by the face of an invalid at a window 1 Perhaps the day may be exceptionally plea sant to you with your abundance of health, but if the slightest breeze awoke the trees ib would be too much for the face at the window. And there are diseases just as ' exasperating, where one is. as much an invalid as the one pictured above. Kidney complaint has its miseries unknown except to those who have suffered them. We are I glad to say there is much less of it in Ash burton now that Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are so well known. Eead how one I citizen was benefited. | Mrs Jas. Parker, Beach Eoad, Trevorton, I this town, says :—I could not do my house | work or washing because of backache not long ago. As soon a> ever I started the i pains became so very agonising that I would have to lie down. This was a very nasty state of affairs for me, and if. would pro ! b ibly have continued only I procured a j box or Doan's Backache Kidney Pills at tho ! Ashburton Drug Go's in East Street. lam I now perfectly free of the pains f\nd fit for 1 anything in tho way of housework. I only 1 took one course of the pills and the cure I was permanent. They are splendid as tonic and agreeable to take. Success has brought up many imitations ' oj Doan'3 Pills, but thero is nothing ' -just as good',is tho remedy which cured Mrs Parker, therefore ask for Doan'a Backache ! Kidney Pil's. I Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 3s per box (six boxes 16s 6d), or will be posted on receipt of price by the proprietors, Poster, McClennan Co., 76 Pitt Street, Sydney, N.S.W. But be sure they are Doan's



Term dates from the first lesson. 10 162 To tlie Electors of Ash ' burtoj. anoihcr Man in vi fie 1 J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, of Tancred Street, HAS decided to stand on the Liberal platform, and would solicit your support and patronage in all branches of the Painting and Decorating Trade, Pictures Framed. Sign-writing a specialty. Call and see the latest in PAPERS. FOR WATCHES, CLOCKSJ, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G. JESSOM, Practical "Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ash burton. —Repairs a Specialty — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. CHARLES BEECH, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. MY TEA ROOM is centrally situated j and Hot Pies can be had at any ! time. \ Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Small goods a specialty. j Try Montgomery's Malt Digestive Bread- Bermaline. 8 209 SULTORT Local Industry. — We have ■opened up Ashburton Woollen Mills Hosiery and Blankets, which compare very favourably with other makes for quality and prioe.—Quant and Moore. -fTiUENITORE. —Go to Strange's for JO variety and beet value.



• Thf. Ideal Vulcanised Tyre holds practic ally every New Zealand record, is guaran teed for 12 months and cm be suppliedan4 fitted to your Cycle without any additional cost. The Leader Tyre is our second grade line, manufactured by Ideal Tyre Coy, Christchurch and Molbourno, and are guaranteed for (i months, and is an ab solutely good and reliable Tyre.—(Advt.) ' STANDISH AND PREECE, Photographers under the Royal patronage 'of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio i High Street, Christchnrch. Friedlander Bros Ltd. i THJ7E have for PRIVATE SALE— | Several blocks of Suburban Properties ■ ranging from 6 acres to 40 acres. For full particulars apply to I I FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd.



CHAFF. TUT ANTED — OATSHEAF, for Imine- VV diate Delivery. Friedlander Bros , Ltd. Jo o "OrrANTED—One hundred Tons of Oat Straw Chaff. FRLEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. OFFICES TO LET. TT7E have conveniently situated Offices VV to Let, in West Street, at low rental. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest moneymakers for the poor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and each cue means a profit with hardly any work. Send for our catalogue . We sell on cash or time payments, and can give you real assistance when you need ip. The advice and help of our expert always a,t your service. We keep the best of every l thing for the poultry yard.—Advt. BTRANGE'S Sample Rooms in Burnett j street, ......... j



| T. Bullock. J I FOR SALE. I Mooro Street. QUARTER Acre, being Town Section 334, having 66ft frontage on Moore f Street, together with Cottage thereon, and small Shed. Price £149. Easy terms can be arranged. Applj to T. BULLOCK, j BURNETT STKEET. TO LET—Shop now occupied by Messrs Kerr Bros., they having taken larger premises near the above. Possession can be given in a few days. 1 T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—NICE BUILDING SITE. 9 ACRES odd, good land, situated near Town. To be sold in two allotments if so desired. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET, AT A LOW RENTAL. SHOPS and Premises in Triangle Build ings, fronting the Wakanui Road, and near the. Post Office and Railway Station. _. T. BULLOCK. TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL. ■OBEMISES in Mooro Street, lately Jl occupied by Mr T. Tnlly. T. BULLOCK, EOR SALE-IMPROVED FARM, SHEEP COUNTRY, Etc. -g A A A ACRES, good sheep country, i^jc'tJb'—O mostly in its native state, partly fenced with wire and standards. Improved Farm of— 08 acres, with dwelling, etc., early selection 380 acres, fenced and otherwise improved. 283 acres, partly fenced. Good healthy sheep country. Improved Farm of — 447 acres, good for all round farming 1 350 acres, in its native state, and partly fenced ; and other farms. And a number of Suburban and Town Proper! ies. Also Building Allotments in the Town ships of Bakaia, Tinwald, Waterton, Win slow, etc. Full particulars, terms, etc., furnished on application. T. BULLOCK.



BUSINESS NOTICES ' Notice to Farmers. My Motto — I 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 runniug,and -what is best—WlLL LAST. Once used, always used Reapers and Mowers, all sizes ; will cut any thing, bar gate posts and g( rse fences. Hay Rakes, very strong; yet can be worked by a child. Our COLUMBIA DISC HARROW is admitted by everyone that has used them as being the easiest manipulated, strongest, and most durable in the Market. ALL FARM IMPLEMENTS EQUALLY GOOD. Cull and inspect for yourselves at the Tancred St. Implement Depot Show Rooms- Price and Terms on application, Twines, Oib, Duplicates kept in stock.



W. STOMTER. if. aTflower, ~~ Hairdresser and Tobacconist, EAST STREET. A CHOICE Assortment .of G-.8.JD., Loewe, and other makes of Pipes in stock. Cigarette Holders, Pouches, Pocket i Knives, Hair Brushes and Combs, in endless 'varieties. Slazenger's Tennis Balls and Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15 for 6d. Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWER, (late F Clark's) Tobacconist. MORIARTY BROS., Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, etc., TANCRED STREET, ASHBTJRTON.



TO LET OR FOE SALE. A COMMODIOUS Dwelling House of 15 rooms, surrounded by garden, etc., conveniently situated in Tancred Street one of the principal streets. If sold, very easy terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK, TO LET, OR FOE SALE. COTTAGE and half-an-acre situated in Princes Street, Netherby. T. BULLOCK. BUSINESS NOTICES. SPECIAL PURCHASE OF Men's, Youths' and Boys CLOTHING, At Big 1 Discount. nnHESE we are now offering at from 10 to 80 per cent, under Regular Prices. Together with a fine Assortment of Hats, Ties, Shirts- etc.



GOLD MEDAL. The McCormick Reaper & Binder (LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) WAS again awarded the Gold .Medal at the Christchurch Show, thus winning the highest honours given for Machinery tivo years in succession. The Excelsior Cultivator secured the Silver Medal. McCormick Daisy Reaper was Highly Commended. Morrow, Bassett AND CO. Wills Street, Ashburton. M, PRIEST, Manager.



■y 0I C E PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street. B^Kgr^Wor CHILDREH GUTTiGTEETHj fg£ over fc i jYE^^^^!ia«ii^aiB |MM«jggg|^ji||[[j jj [j | RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, Etc. Preserve a healthy state of tho consti tution during the period of Teething, The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," Are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed tt • each Packet. Kempthorne, Prosser & Co., Agents | EUROPEAN AGENCY. j (Established 1814.)



ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO. Drapers, Clothiers, Milliners, and Dressmakers, Arcade Mouse. Permanent Building and Invest ment Society. f OANS GRANTED FROM 1 i .£25 and upwards at current rates. Full particulars on application. Office — Tancred Street. Office Hours — 9.80 a.m. till 4 p.m. First Tuesday in Month-9.30 a.m. till 4 p.ui; and 7 till 9 p.m. ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager. 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. T.aiti, Lower Ilutt, 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 iised countless medicines, without success. I can say that through using PLANTEKOA and PLANTEKOA OINTM ENT, I have at last found a cure, and this is really wonder ful, considering my age. With reference to the Ointment I have used it for all kinds of skin troubles, burns, scalds, cracked hands, etc., with the best of results, and I can honestly recommend any one to use these articles, for in my years of experience I have never seen their equal.— I am, yours etc., M. A. Saul. Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for it. JACKSON, Agent. Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. WANTED Known — Special Value in Boots and Shoes at Mkl&or's, Zealaudia Boob Store. mO SPRING CLEANEES.-Our Oil- JL cloths and Linoleums are prettier and better value than ever, and as for Curtains, Cretonnes, and Muslins, you should just see them.—Mitchell and Turner, The Drapers. A NOTHER shipment of Japanese China ,J\ Cups aud Saucers to hand. We are clearing them ns before at 0s per dozen. Call early at Carson and Go's.



FOR Men's Wear Summer is coming. Full range of Jackets, Pants, and Overalls in Denims, at special quotations— Grant and Moore. CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henry Garner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. SHEEP SHKARS! ! 3s 6d per pair T.U.S., 8.8.A., etc., with plain or perforated handles. Turkey, Washita, and Hindustan Oil Stones, Oil, etc. LAWN MOWERS, in a variety of makes and sizes, at from 22s' 6d to 555. —G. MEDDINS, The People's Ironmonger. irraoke New Venus



WE wish to open accounts with all bora fide Colonial Bayers who are not already on our books, and on receiving precise details of their exact requirements, we shall be pleased to forward quotations for any European or American goods. Our reference books contain several million names, and our extensive connection enables us to make special terms with the most suitable wholesale manufacturers of each class of goods, so that evftn after* add ing our shipping commission of 1-J to 5 per cent, (according to amount) our prices still compare favourably with those of the { manufacturers. We supply goods ma<!e specially to any style, quality or price; and ou receipt of indent, with full and clear instructions, and remittance of cash, or produce to cover our knowledge of the trade enables us to place the order at once in the best hands, and the goods are promptly forwarded. We make up sample cases of most goods from £5 upwards ; and as we utilise our loug experience in choosing such goods as are most likely to suit the market for which they are intended, we confidently recom mend buyers to order these sample cases, for by doing so they will obtain the latest and most taking novelties. Consignments of produce receive careful attention, and we give adyanc.es to any extent. Prompt and painstaking attention to the S interests of correspondents, together with exceedingly moderate charges, and plain and straightforward dealings, have enabled us to maintain for the greater part of a century, a reputation which we value too much to allow it to be tarnished by the unsatisfactory execution of a single trans action. Address:-— William Wilson and Sons, Merchants & Manufacturers' Agents, 25, Abchurch Lave, London, E.C. Correspondence invited, j



CLAKIDGE'B STABLES, (Late McConnelPs). Tancbed Street, Ashburton. T> EST accommodation and attention for J3 Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICES ' | WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 -ansTE Shall be represented at tie Christchurch and Timaru Auotion Sales, and^have V 7 made satisfactory an angemeuts 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 stat'on will please consign as follows — If intended for salo at Christchurch:—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended 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, suppliedjat Lowest Rates. The Season's Sale 3 have|been fixed as follows :— Christchurch. Timaru. November 20th, 1902. December 3rd, 1902. December 11th, 1902. January 13th, 1903. January 16th, 1903. February 25th f 1903. February 19th, 1903. FRIEDLANDEB, BROS., LTD.



LaCCS. SILK BLOUSES, REAL LACE GOODS. CJIIOICC SpHllf* WASHING BLOUSES LACE COLLARETTES ' WHITE APRONS, LACE TIES, NOVELTIES HOLLAND AP£°NS> RUFFLES. UNDERSKIRTS. —— ■■ N TOW ' """"~"~ Showing in New asid Up-to-Date Drapery, at MITCHELL & SUNSHADES TURNER'S °UST COATS, UMBRELLAS, JACKETS, hosiery, Buvnett Street, mantles gloves, Warehouse. ribbons TRIMMINGS, MILLINERY



FURNITUEE SALE. TNCONSEQUENCE OF OUR RECENT LOSS BY PIKE W E VVANTMONE V, so have determined to sell the whole of our large stocks of Household Furnishings at great reductions, (Regardless of Cost.) A numi er of slightly damaged articles at your owa price. ™». , imMaa x)i nner g e t Sj T ea g e t S) Bedroom Sets, Jugg, Vases, Orna ~ , ments, Etc., (almost given away.) Crockery J' . &Hu. Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Rugs, Mat?, Bedsteads, Bed ding, Chairs, Drawing Room and Dining Room Suites, GtidjS SWare. Couches, etc., all reduced. (In fact, mo" reasonable offer will be refused.) A lot of BambcoJ Poles and Blind Rollers at Half Price.



T. H. UN DRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Etc. Tancred Street. '. Old premises next Building Society Office, and at new Hall, next Claridge's Stables. WOOL. ¥001^ 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 beenjfixed as under, viz :— CHRISTCHURCH— TIMARU— NOVEMBER 20th, 1902. pECEMBER 3rd, 1903 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., Addingfcon, account D. Thomas. , WOOL FOR TIMARU to be consigned—N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Company's Siding, Tiinaru, account D. Thomas. Wool Packs, and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Market Bates.. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. ' : F U TtHTED S, : I HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Ptent 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 RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BEST CLOVEES (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,Jetc D. TH O M AS, ASHBURTON. (



BUSINESS NOTICES. : Special Prices : EOR 1 MONTH WANTED Ladies to see Past Prints 3|d, Delaines sfd, lovely Blouse Pieces from Is 3d, Pinafore Muslins 6fd, wide Nainsook 6^d. W. H. PEARCE, Cash Drappr. WANTED all mothers to see Girls Leg horn Flop Hats Is 6d, 2a Gd, 2s lid, ladies Sailor Hats, (samples); special lot Corsets 2s lid a pair. W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper. WE WANT ROOM FOR XMAS GOODS. WANTED all working men to see Dungaree Jackets, 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 Peakcb's for a shilling. They j have such a lot of different kinds to selectj from. I mean j W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper and Clothier j MITCHELL, PHOTOGRAPHED, Burnett St INVITES the residents of Ashburton and the surrounding districts to inspect the | new Photographs on exhibition at his Studio, Burnett Street, on and after | FRIDAY. 31st inst. To meet the increasing demand for a well-finished Enlargement at a moderate I price I have decided to supply for a period



1 dozen Hipiilv Finished Cabinet Photos & One Matoline Enlarge ment for 15s. Note.—Specimens will be exhibited in Vestibule. Best work guaranteed. 10 285 Don't Forget r| O Call at ARGYLE BEOS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, ") NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and ( on hand. MOUNT SOMEES ) Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. WANTED, OJEVERAL 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 lls 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.



The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. TTTIVERY description of Merchandise and .Hi Farmers' Requisites 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, MANURES, TURNIP AND RAPE 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. P. GIBSON Manager MRS J. LLOYD, ! MUSIC SELLER, &c. j -REGISTERED TEACHER OP 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 pointy Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist. Removal Cheap Boot Sale. TH OM AS'YOUNG WISHES to remind hjs 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 Pound 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, Aghburton.



BUSINESS NOTICES. New and Second-hand Furniture and Clothing HAVING in stock a large assortment of new and second-hand Furniture of every description, Crockeryware and Clothing, the Bame is being sold at lowest prices. Choice assortment of Toilet Ware just opened out. Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged, | H. W. ROBINSON, TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10 289 TO Those about to marry, and to those already married. Study economy by purchasing your furniture at W. & M. Baker's Warehouse, Havelock Street, Just received, a consignment of Wicker Chairs in latest shapes and designs; also Bamboo Tables. In stock all kinds of bed steads and bedding; Suits of drawing and dining-room furniture mado to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials BAKER BROS. Complete F'tupnlslilng'*;



If you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere "TTfTE have the pleasure.to notify our Clients that ye are now in the position to supply them with -these celebrated Fertilisers at— £4 12S 6d per ton on Trucks at Islington and Smithfield. Results Prove that they are the Best & Cheapest to use. QUALITY AND ANALYSIS EEMAIN



CQALS! COALS COAL.S MOUNT~SOMERS 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 J TRY IT ! TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Soiners i Station. JAMES QIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. WANTED Known—That we are sole agents for the N.Z. Acetylene Gas -1 lighting Company. Carbide quoted in lib to 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylene lighting.—Habdley Bros. 10102



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, trad in the Paddock Competitions. NICOLL BROS. DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHEURTON. WHY not try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store for Boots and Shoes. Great value at Mellor's. IT is a well-known fact that Jas Msllor can give much better value in Boots and Shoes than any other Shop in Ashburton. SHEEP Shears! Sheep Shears! T.U.S and 8.8.A., 3a 6d; Turkey and Wash ita Stones at prices that cannot be beaten. —Hardlet Bros. 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 & Theneb The Drapers. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin FOR Holiday Season—Good range of Gladstone Bags, Portmanteaus, and Brief Bags at Grant and Moore's. IF you want real good Boots then try Mellor's, the oh«oo«8t Shop in Ash burton.



PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial -without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. WANTED KNOWN.—That J, Moison will give a good discount for one month, being over-stocked, and to make room for summer Boots and Shoes, which ar« 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 besjb sold leather. Next Courthousb, Ashburton. ANTED KNOWN — Farmers' Good Shooter Boots only 10s 6d. Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. JUST fancy Mellor is Selling his Boots and Shoes 2s in the 1 pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. " WANTED Known—Better value than ever in Boots at HeJjLQb's Zealand** Boot Stpre. JUST landed ex '• Delphic " and " Mam ari, M shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christohurch prices,-^ Cabson and Cq ' WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Bqots and Shoes at Jas. Mellor's, Tancred Street. WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty ' HENEYGAENEE, late Woollen Mills, gives cash for sheep skina, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching andMilsom's, West Street. Give him a trial. 98 FOR tip top value in Boots try Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. ' PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelby, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. FOE Summer Wear—Gent's fancy can* vas Boots and Shoes, very attractive' 7s per pair. Call and inspect.—Grant and MOOBE. __ \ PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers.