Rangitata Road Board.

The usual monthly meeting of the Banjri tata Road Board was held in the Board's Office on Thursday last. Present—Messrs C. J. Harper (chairman), Tarbotton, Kelloefc, : Jaine and Dellow. The Overseer's report was approved. COBBESPONDENCE. Correspondence was read from the following • — Mr Ballantyne, giving the Board per- j mission to open a gravel pit on his estate from which to obtain shingle for the Ballantyne's Eoad Contract." From the Wakanui Road Board re birds eggs. Tbe Clerk stated that he had replied that the Board would buy eggs ns in previous years. From the Receiver of Lands Revenue forwarding particulars of thitd monies paid j into the Eoard's account. I From the Ocean Accident and Guarantee j Insurance Company asking for the wage certificate for the year and a renewal of the policy. an application. An application was received from certain ratepayers,to have a portion of the Maronan- Cracroft Road formed and metalled—lt vcas resolved that about a mile and a half be formed full width, and about three miles of present half formation be completed to full formation. TENDBK ACCEPTED. The following contracts were let: - Metalling part Ballintyne's Road, Mr Blackburn; do. Hind& to Bridge Road, Mr J. Griffin ; forming Hinds Boundary Road, Mr J. Gibson ; ACCOUNTS. ! Accounts amounting to £74 2s were ! passed for payment and the Board adjourned until the last Thursday in January. m

The Domestics' Trouble at Home.

It was bound to come, and it has come. A few days ago (writes a London corres pondent) the domestics of Marylebone met in solemn conclave to discuss their griev ances, and form a League to combat the tyranny of employers. They didu d quite know what they wanted, but some eurer prising individual had come upon the scene with a ready-made programme, to which they signified their adhesion in the usual W£JUnDrimis, the League demand that all servants are to be entitled to half a day during the week, half a day every Sunaay, and one clear day once a month, lo this no one cau fairly object, nor will the house holder whose milk of human kindness is not entirely soured, put up violent opposi tion to the League's sesoud demand, which is that servants are to have " the option ot leaving the house daily after ordinary work is performed for an hour, or longer when convenient, in the interest of health. Ihe only points likely to cause trouble in the interpretation of this clause are the terms " ordinary work " and " whon convenient, the latter phrase being decidedly ambigu ous. Whose "convenience" is to rue the roost ? Ratepayers will undoubtedly object to the next two clauses ot the League's programme, in which the abolition of private registry offices and the substitution of registries managed by local authorities working on a "no fee system is demanded. The abuses of private registry, , offices certainly require to be remedied by a 'stringent Act, but the substitution of "no fee " municipal bureaus is calculated to make Mary Jane less tolerant of her mistress's idiosyncrasies, and mistress more cheeky th.m ever. Bow often the registry offices 5s or half-crown fee has intervened to pre vent rupture between mistress and maid no body can tell. Article sof the League pro o-ramme requires elucidation. "The prac tice of employers exchanging secrets to be made illegal." What does it mean ? And how if made illegal, is the process of the process of the law to be put in motion against the offenders? By what means can Mary Jane, save by key-hole espionage, which the League ought to severely cis couutenance, discover an "exchange of secrets " ? Moreover, what is the legal de finition of a secret. If Mra Brown knows something thatnobody else knows she may be said to possess a secret, but if she im parts her knowlodge to Mrs Jones I should certainly consider that it was a secret no loncrer. Furthermore, what sort of secrete are" mistresses to be penalised for ex cha""-ing? There is scope for trouble also* In items G and 7 of the League's programme. "An employer parting with his servant shall write the servants character ou a form indued by the registry office In the event of an incorrect state ment being made, the municipal registry office may request its elimination. Be tween mistress and maul the unfortunate registrar would have :i lively time. Sup ! pose, for instance, Mary Jane is dismissed i on account of dirty habits, or by reason of a penchant for amorous dallyings with tradespeople, and the mistress discloses the fact on the official form! Finally, the League demand " adequate old age State pensions for all infirm and aged workers." This is " bait" pure and simple, and may catch a good many servants to whom the programme of the League would not other wise appeal. It also shows the old " organ iser's" hand; and the added statement, that members will be expected to " contri bute to the support of a Labor M.P., with a view to securing parliamentary remedy for domestic servants' grievances," suggests that the League are a £reat deal more likely to provide a nice snl'c billet for some cute outsider than to achieve any material amelioration of Mary Jaue's 'ot.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN": WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox for the Proprietor, Bobsbt Bkll, afe his Printing Office; JBurnett Street, Ashbur ton. 'v ■- ■• •"■'■■ y ■'' ■. WEPNESOA-7) December 3,4902,



M J£ !5 9ooa. n /([I/I 3t is a sure and qukfi \S remedy for many . j Jj things. %owe\ disorders, I /fa . Btomaed troubles, B(l JJ ailments of tfje Sidneys if 'I and I Jt 6elps in eases of | nj] SKjeumatism. '| )l |j J? c?^ars tfjs SBlood— I Vl tdrougd We Sidneys. I £)o/i'* ff(?w/rf cwy ?nOj\\ substitute. ¥ou must syj \(\Jl get tde genuine. (x BUSINESS NOTICES H. A. FLOWER, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, EAST STREET. A CHOICE Assortment of G.8.D., Loewe, and other makes of Pipes in stock. Cigarette Holders, Pouches, Pocket Knives, Hair Brushes and Combs, in endless varieties. Slazenger's Tennis Balls and Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 16 for 6d. Hairdressicg, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWER, (late F Clark's; Tobacconist. : Special Prices : FOB 1 MONTH WANTED Ladies to see Fast Prints 3|d, Delaines s|d, lovely Blouse Pieces from Is 3d, Pinafore Muslins 6sd, wide Nainsook 63d. W. H. PEAECE, Cash Draper. WANTED all mothers to see Girls Leg horn Flop Hats Is 6d, 2s 6d, 2s lid, ladies Sailor Hats, (samples); special lot; Corsets 2s lid a pair. ! W. H. PEAECE, Cash Draper. WE WANT EOOM 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. "fTirrHAT a pretty Brooch ! Tes, I got it f? at Pearcb's for a shilling. They have such a lot of different kinds to select ] from. I mean W. H. PEAECE, Cash Draper and Clothier All Young Housewives should begin during the first weak of married life to practice economy-domes tic economy. Some joung women thiuk fchatitss only by curtailing their drapnry bills that they can be thrifty. They can do more, for there is a saving to be made on the tea bill. THOSE WHO BUY SURATURA TEA SAVE MONEY. Suratura is a rich, strong Tea, and less of it is required to brew a given quantity of liquor than any other brand. Suratura is "pure, honest Ceylon Tea, nnd is guaran teed not blended with Indian, China, or any cheap or inferior Teas. Retail Prices- Suratura A quality—ls 3d per Ib I Suratura B (quality ~ 1 slid per lb Suratura D quality—2s 2d per lb Suratara X quality—2s bti per lb Procurable from John Cut and Co., Aahburton. | J. W. Lill, Dunsandel J. E. Carey, Fairton D. Miller and Co., Hinds WANTED,, LADIES about to purchase Summer Shoes to have a look at our WINDOW DISPLAY of this season's Foot-wear. OUR LEADING LINES at 8s lid and 11s 6d hare the! snap and style which always appeals to. the feminine taste. D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STOEE, Burnett Street. Kote-—Discount Coupons for Cash. Massey-Harris Bicycles TO THE FEONT AGAIN. AT the Invercargill Sports, held on November 10th, they secured 5,2,3 in every event on the programme. This i 3 the greatest record in the Austra lasian Colonies, and was never kn^wn before. Call and inspecb our latest Models, which are built for streigth and speed. Bicycle Depot—EAST- STREET. Agent-J. GORDON. H. MeSHERRY, "OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, 15 Burnett Street. Money to lend- on freehold security. music" Singing, Piano, & Harmony "jl/|"E J. GILLIES -Voice Production and i JjjL Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method), j Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort-' a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in tne various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10 152 ANOTHER shipment of Japanese China Cups and Saucors to hand. We are. clearing them as before at 6s per dozen. Call early at Carson and Cos.



SOMETHING WRONG. This i- the time of year when health chan ges are most noticeable. During the winter months the system has become surcharged one way and another, and many of the prin cipal organs get congested. In point of fact this is a time when the liver gives trouble, and people show it by getting at tacks of biliousness, sick headaches, consti pation and other stomach ailments. If you find there's something wrong with you try Nature's own remedy -Impey s May Apple, the ideal family medicine. It is extracted from the vegetable kingdom, and is scien tifically compounded. It xa the most ef fective remedy for all complaints of the stomach, liver and kidneys Sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 2s 6d per bot tle, or post free from iiharland and Co. (Lett), Wellington. The Tailoring Tbade Dispute —The secretary of the Tailors' Union objected in Court that Cbaighead and Beebyman put far more work in suit 3 than ordinary rChristchurch) tailoring. Manufacturer's agents explain that Craighead and Berry man's linings have to bo made and imported specially, being better quality than usually cold Thoy have just engaged several extra experienced men to cope with the rush or orders. Craighead and Berryman pay extra for both labour and material because their motto is " Satisfaction." Up-to-date suits from £3 10s. New summer hats shirts, ties, boots, etc., just opened. Compare prices! Observe the quality!—(Advt.) 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 eachene meane a proht with hardly any work. Send for our catalogue . We sell on cash or time payments, and can give yon 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 jard.—Advt. The Ideal Vulcanised Tyre holds practic ally every New Zealand record, is guaran teed for 12 months and can be supplied and fitted to your Cycle without any additional cost. The Loader Tyre is our second grade line, manufactured by Ideal Tyre Coy, Christchurch and Melbourne, and are guaranteed for 6 months, and is an ab solutely good and reliable Tyre.—(Advt.) STANDISH AND PREECE, j Photographers under the Royal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio High Street, Christchurch. nnAILORING. — Stbanqe's are unsure JL passed for fit and style at moderate prices, ■



-asa^^sißf*^ If you are young, ' you naturally ap- \ I Mi^^W^. sIP If you aro old ' '■ N^*l^% JSw/ Ayer's Hair Vigor j 'flp^'^P^ "^Z "will surely restore iililllii! T* o*^ color to your gray €^ijm^|i§h hair, and will give the scalp clean and healthy, entirely free from dandruff. And it makes the hair grow thick and long. This is because it is a hair food, giving to the hair just what it * needs to make it grow as nature in tended. ■ There's a pleasure in offering to you such a preparation ; while you will cer tainly feel a sense of security in using something that others have used for half a century. Do not be deceived by cheap imita tions which will only disappoint you. Make sure that you get the genuine Ayer's Hair Vigor. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., U.S.A. ■BUSINESS NOTICES. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLEE, &o. "O EGISTEEED TEACHEE OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. Latest Music by every mail. Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's Sewing Machines. The Latest and Best. The only Sewing Machine that does not fail in any point.^ Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes Arasenes, etc. TANCEED STEEET, Next Hall, Her balist. COALS! COALS COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. THIS is Canterbury's Beat Coal. Every Householder should save money, and keep 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 ! TEY IT ! TEY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price —17s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. Ncwnian'vS Livery Stables, (Behind Somerset Hotel), Ashburton. J NEWMAN desires to thank his • Customers for their patronage in tho past and to solicit a continuance of tl.e same in the future. In order to keep pace I with his growing business he has just had j built sf3veral new vehicles. ] Horses and Traps always on hire. J Be3t accommodation for visitors from t town or country.. Wedding and Picnic Parties catered for. Charges Moderate. J. NEWM.4N, Proprietor. 11 209 TO Those about to marry, and to those already married. Study economy by { purchasing your furniture at I 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 made to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials Only this season's Tweeds sold. TAILORS. B=: To the Electors of Ash burton. Another Man in the field. | J.L. HIGGS, PAINTER, of Tancred Street, i ' TOTA-S decided to stand on the Liber il , platform, and would solicit your support I and patronage in all branches of the Painting and Decorating Trade. Pictures Framed. Sign-writing a specialty. Call and see the latest in PAPEES. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVEEY description of Merchandise and Farmers' Eequisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. We have just received new season's supply of WOOLPACKS (in all sizes), SEAMING TWINES, MANUEES, TURNIP AND EAPE SEEDS. Clients are requested to book their re quirements as early as possible to avoid disappointment, and we also advise your making personal enquiry re prices before promising orders elsewhere. "tTf. GIBSON ;. Manager



BUSINESS NOTICES ___, WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 -TXTE Shall be represented at the Christohurcb||and Timaru Auction Sales, and have ' made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, andj sent on to either Christchuroh 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 Christohurch:—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for Sale at Timaru :—Mill and Company's Siding, Timaru. If intended for sale at Ashburfcoa :—Friedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. Woolpacks, Twine, Brandirg Oil, and other Shearing Requisites, suppliedafc Lowest Bates. The Season's Salesjhavelbeen fixed as follows :— ; Christchurch. Timaru. ' December llth, 1902. December 3rd,. 1902. January 16th, 1903. January 13th, 1903. February 19th, 1903. February 25th", 1903. FBZEDLAKDEB, BROS., LTD. Laces. silk blouses, REAL LACE GOODS. ChoJCC Sprillff WASHING BLOUSES LACE COLLAEETTES WHITE APRONS, LACE TIES NOVELTIES HOLLANI) APRONS ' RUFFLES. UNDERSKIRTS. , 0W ! ■ Showing in New and Up-to-Date Drapery, at MITCHELL & SUNSHADES TUItNEfI'S DUST COATS,! UMBRELLAS, JACKETS, hosiery, IBurnett Street, mantles gloves, Warehouse, ribbons TRIMMINGS, MILLINERY Jjysnsse? waniiiranni —mimi mil nii-r-im" nm — muni mm — Ulitiiilii urn ill mmiii w mi— »m imiiii FURNITURE SALE. IN CONSEQUENCE OF OUR RECENT LOSS BY FIRE W E WANT -M ONE V, so have determined to sell the whole of our jlarge'stooks of Household Furnishings at great reductions, (Regardless of Cost.) A numV er of slightly damaged articles at your own price. 1 |*»»«««'--««»» a ,, g Dinner g e t 8) Tea Seta, Bedroom Sets, Jugs, Vases, Orna p , ments, Etc., (almost given away.) Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Rugs, 'Mats, Bedsteads, Bed _ ding, Chair 3, Drawing Room and JDining Room Suites, Orla S Sware. Couches, etc., all reduced. f ■»■■" ii«" X""" "" '■' (In fact^no^reaßonableUJoffer will be refused.) A jlot of BambooJJPoles 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 Stablea. WOOL, * WOOI^ 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. Tbis Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have beonjflxed as under,,viz :•— CHRISTCHURCH— TIMARU— DECEMBER llth, 1902, DECEMBER 3rd, 1902 ' JANUARY 16th, 1903. - ' JANUARY 13th, 1903 FEBRUARY 19th, 1903. FEBRUARY 25th, 1903 I shall be represented both at Christchurch and Timaru. WOOL FOR CHRISTCHDRCH to be consigned—MATSON AND CO., Addingfcon, account D. Thomas. 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 Market Rates. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. :- P U inrsTTETD S, : I HAVE erected, regardlees of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plant south of the Line, and I now ask Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am prepared to Clean for Farmers any description of SEEDS OR GRAIN, And will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply BEST 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. T HOM AS, ASHBURTON



JSational Mortgage & Agency Company. NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND., LIMITED. Capital subscribed ... £ 1,000,000 Paid and Called Up ... .£200,000 Reserve Fund... ... ffIHE above Company brg to notify to X their Clients and the Public that it has been decided to add to their business a COMMISSION AND AUCTIONEERING DEPARTMENT, and will from the let October last be prepared to undertake Sales by Auction or Private Treaty of LAND, LIVE STOCK, WOOL, FROZEN MEAT, Etc., Placed in their bands for Sale. The Department will be under the charge of Mr H. S.- Bourn, who will act as Auck tioneer, nnd those entrusting us with their business will have the benefit of his practi cal experience, and may rely upon every care and attention being given and best results obtained. Mr Bourn will attend at | Addington each Wednesday, also at other ; country Stock Sales, which will be notified } by advertisement prior to the dates of the regular fixtures. ASHBURTON. We have pleasure in notifying to our clients in the Ashburton district and the public that as from the 2nd December next Mr Bourn will attend at the Ashburton,, Tinwald and Methven regular fixtures. We i shall be pleased to receive entries from time j to time for these sales. # ! Arrangements have been made with Mr Alex. Hewson to receive particulars of stock for sale, and he will be in attendance at the yards on the morning of the Sales to receive stock. Particulars of business placed in his hands will have our prompt attention In connection with the above we are pre pared to make Cash Advances against Live Stock and Produce placed in our hands for Sale, either in the LOGAL MARKET or for shipment to London or elsewhere. G. F. MARTIN, Manager. H. S. BOURN, Auctioneer. WOOL SEASON 1902-3. Local Sales 2nd Sale Thursday, nth December. rnHE NATIONAL MORTGAGE and X AGENCY COMPANY of N.Z., Ltd,, having made special arrangements at their Addington Stores to receive and show Wool, are now prepared to receive Clips for the season's sales. Please consign wool for local sale, — "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Adding ton." Note—Wool for direct shipment consign, "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Lyttel ton." 11 243 BUSINESS NOTICES. To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S CANTERBURY Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) DIRECTORY, i& NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL APRIL 1903 (SECOND YEAR OF PUBLICATION.) TPVEMY Bvo. size, containing over 1000 pages, together with numerous Maps, corrected to date, the whole handsomely bound in cloth, gilt lettered. Price, if ordered before publication, 10s 6d „ After publication, 12s 6d. Stone, Son & Co. PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS, Dunedin and Wellington. 10 293 WOOL. _WOOL. Christclmrch Sale Dates. FIRST SALE — THURSDAY, November 20th, SECOND SALE - THURSDAY, Decem ber 11th THIRD SALE-FRIDAY, January 16th, 1903 FOUBTH SALE—THURSDAY, February 19th, 1003 , H. MATSON & CO. /^WFFER their services to the Wool growers of the Ashburton County. They will make Cash Advances, free of Com -1 mission, at Lowest Rates of Interest, against Wool placed in their hands for Sale during the ensuing season. Consign Wool to— "MATSON'S, Addington." All single Bales, such as Locks, Pieces, mixed Fleeces, etc., consign to "MATSON'S, Christchuroh." To Sheep Growers & Owners. We should be glad if those who have Sheep to Sell, or wish to buy, would forward particulars to usi and prices required "Subject to sales," or, make your wants known to us. With our' large connection extending over.the. whole of New Zealand We feel confident that we are sin a position to effect many Sales Either to you or for you We shall be pleased to receive consign ments of Stock at the Addington Market, and samples of Grain, during the coming season. Correspond with us. \ H. MATSON AND CO. 164, CASHEL STREET Christchurch CLABIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tancred Street, Ashbueton. "OEST accommodation and attention for | IT> Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire.: Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. F. P. CLARIDGE^ Proprietor. I Telephone No. 91. 687 ITS what you do, not what you say you t are going to do, that counts. Been | promising yourself a new suit for some time maybe. Well ! Keep your promise nov, 1 and come along to us, right away. We ready,—-Mitche^i, & Tubneb, Outfitters



BUSINESS NOTICES. j CHAELES BEECH, j . TANCBED STREET, ASHBURTON. j MY TEA ROOM is centrally situated i and Hot Pies cat. be bad -at any ! time. Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to '• order. Small goods a specialty. . Try Montgomerie's Malt Digestiv I Bread—Bermaline. 8 20e Removal Cheap Boot Sale, j thomaFyoung WISHES to remind his numerous' friends and tbe publio that he has ■ removed to tbe shop lately occupied by Mr , Nokes, in East Street, next to tbe 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, j Why do you go about in pain when you can get your Boots made at T. Young to fit your feet. j Repairing done with despatch. ; T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop. East Street, Ashburton. Don't Forget rrOCallat ARGYLE BROS,, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, •) NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and C on hand. MOUNT SOMERS J Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. ■XT 01 C E PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street.- GOLD MEDAL. The McCormick Reaper & Binder (LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) T7ITAS again awarded the Gold (Medal at the Christchurch Show, thus winning the highest honours given for Machinery two 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 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 same is being sold at lowest prices. Choice assortment of Toilet Ware just opened out. Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged. H. W. RoiINSON. TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10289 Nearly three score years and ten, and a sufferer for a long period from Rheumatism and Piles, but finds a cure at last in Plantekoa. Taiti, Lower Hutt, Feb. 3,1902 Dear Sir,— I HAVE been a great sufferer for many years from Rheumatism and Piles. I have been treated by doctor, and have also used countless medicines, without success. I can say that through using PLANTEKOA and PLANTEKOA OINTMENT, I have at last found a cure, and this is really wonder ful, considering my age. With reference to the Ointment I have 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. EUROPEAN AGENCY. (Established 1814.) WE wish to open accounts with all bona fide Colonial Buyers 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 even after add ing our shipping commission of 1J to 5 per cent, (according to amount) our prices still compare favourably with those of the manufacturers. We supply goods made specially to any style, quality or price ; and on 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 long 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 advances to any extent. Prompt and painstaking attention to the 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 Lane, London, E.C. Correspondence invited. SUPPORT Local Industry. ~ We have opened up Ashburton Woollen Mills Hosiery and Blankets, which compare very favourably with other makes for quality and price.—Q-ba^t and Mco-re.



[ BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), XT[7"H OLE SALE and retail Tinware tt Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhaager, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. BAKER BROS. Complete ITronlslilnfr*? UNDERTAKERS, If you wish J.o obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere "Y7f7"E 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 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, NICOLL BROS. DISTRICT AGENTS,. ASHBURTON,. TO SPRING CLEANERS.-Our Oil , clothe and Linoleums are prettier and better value than ever, and as for Curtains, Cretonnes, and Muslins, you should just see them.—Mitchell and Turner, Tie , Drapers. . . "OTHY not try Mellor's Zealandia ! T T Boot Store for Boots and Shoes Great value at Mellor's. -OnrANTED Known — Special Value in T! Boots and Shoes at Mellok's, j Zealandia Boot Store ! f^ASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henrt j\j Garner's. Best price given. Attends !on Tuesdays and Saturdays j premises 1 behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. WANTED KNOWN.-That J, Moison will give a good discount for one month, being over-stocked, and to make 1 room for summer Boots and Shoes, which J are arriving shortly of all the best English, ! American, and Colonial makes. As ÜBual, ! J. M. does the best repairs, and at once; uses nothing but the very best sold leather. Next Courthouse, Ashburton. PATTY Pan baking powder, the gtea novelty, two patty tins for nothing From all Grocers. FOR Summer Wear—Gent's fancy can* . vas Boots and Shoes, very attractive, 7s per pair. Call and inspect.—Grant and Moore. I '~~ -""" "". PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocerß. WANTED Known—That we are sole agents for the N.Z. Acetylene Gas lighting Company. Carbide quoted in lib to 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylene lighting.—Hardley Bros. 10102 IT is a well-known fact that Jas Mellob 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., 3s 6d j Turkey and Wash j ita Stones at prices that cannot be beaten. —Hardley Bros. SUMMER Necessities.—Now that warm weather is at hand, we have provided j on more than usually lavish scale, for the | comfort and pleasure cf our customers,— i Mitchell & Tubnkb The Drapers. FOR Holiday Season—Good range of Gladstone Bags, Portmanteaus, and j Brief Bags at Grant and Moore'r. I TFyou want real good Boots then try JL Mellor's, the cH»«wst Shop in Ash. burton. PATTY Pan baling powder wants on trial without, prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. "TTirANTED KNOWN — Farmers* Good V ¥ Shooter Boots only 10s 6d. Mkllob's Zealandia Boot Store. JUST fancy Mellor is Selling hia Boots and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. WANTED Kuown^-Better value than ever in Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. t _ JUST landedVx " Delphic ".and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English. China and earthenware," which, we are offering at less than Christcbfurch prices.— Carson and Co WHAT prize takers for pastry us© Patty Pan baking powder thegreai novelty . ' . HENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mills, gives cash for sheepskins r hideß,etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a trial. ■_ :■■>;.'■- 9 8 WANTED Known—Wonderful value .in Boots- and Shoes at Jas. Mellor's, Tancred Street.