Perils of the Sea.

HOW TO SAVE LIFE. Inspector Christie, of the Victorian De tective Force, who waa attached to the Duke of York's staff during the Royal visit to the colonies, writes to the Melbourne '• Herald:" 1 read with interest your interview with Captain Bonnett, of the Loch Vennaoher, re Elingamite disaster. He has been in some tight corners, notably when dis masted in the Indian Ocean and when run down and sunk in the Thames on his last vogiige, in both of which disasters _he showed at a er.tical time what a cool and consummate master he was. My brother, Henry Thomas Christie, waa from his youth an officer of the Peninsular and Oriental Company's service. During the earlier part of his career he devoted nil his 61-are time to- the question of how to save life at sea. Heing of an inventive turn of mind, he made and experimented with models of rafts, beats, etc., and finnlly hit upon the idea to make the bridges of steam ships into cellular rafts, by which means accommodation could be found for the bulk of tho passengers. In the event of the steamer commencing to sink, the withdrawal of two bolts released the bridge-raft from its bearings, which, on reaching the level of the sea, remained afloat; or if the ship remained partly on the rock, the bridge could be launched over the side, and furnish a safe retreat for the pnssengers. The bridges, a3 designed by , the inventor, were absolutely unsinkable, as the major portion of the cellular com partments were filled with cork, in case of damage by contact with rocks. The bal- j auce of the compartments were always to be kept filled with provisions, water, medi cal comforts, s:uls, oars, etc. As all bridges have strong iron railings, covered with can- , vas all round, it will be seen at once what I a perfect life-saving raft it would make, ' and the additionnl cost at the time of build- ; , ing would not be great. As soon as a wreck ! ! occurs, tie question is asked: How did the : ' captain behave ? Frequently the reply j would be : Stuck to his po&t on the bridge 1 and went down with his ship. Now, if the .' ship bad the Christie cellular bridge he | would be as safe as if in a church, it being I un?inkable, and another great consideration I the fact that he stood on a raft fitted with j provisions, etc. I After my brother had spent about .£2,500 in building, equipping, and experimenting with large rafts suitable for ocean steamers, j he invited a number of scientific experts to • see one of his largo rafts tested in a ssa way. The experts were unanimous in their praise of the invention, bnt they were du bious as to whether shipbuilders or owners j would take the matter up. One of thorn, n. ' veteran naval officer, Captain Hogley, said Ito my brother : " You have, you say, al-1 [ ready spent ; take my advice, and 5 j mark it off as a bad debt, and turn your in ventive turn of mind to something else than saving life at ssa, or you will go broke. A wreck occur?, the newspapers and public are frantic over the harrowing scenes and tales •of suffering, etc. A week after, all is for gotten, except among the relatives of the ! lost." Later on my brother gave another exhibition in the presence of the Prince of Wales, the Board of Trade, Trinity Board and a large assemblage of shipbuilders and naval officers. Tba raft was subjected to the most severe tests, which it stood. Al! the leading dailies and the pictoral papers gave gre it credit to the inventor, and sug gested its universal adoption. The inven tion was patented, and three of the P. and O. steamships and two of the Channel steamers adopted the cellular bridge, None of those five stearaera have ever met with disaster, otherwise the success of Christie's patent would have had a practical trial, and the fortune of the inventor been assured, instead of being a heavy loser, through try ing to perform a public duty.

THE ASHBURTOPv GUARDIAN: MONDAY, DECEMBER i, 1902.

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox for the Proprietor, Robert Bkll, ab his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. MONDAY, December 1, 1902,



ffij If is food %, )WJ ft is a sure and qukk \S remedy for many | v tfiings. fßowel disorders, 1 1 [hi Stomaed troubles, $ i I! ailments of tse Sidneys 3 7 and Bladder. I \ Jt defys in eases of , njj Jlfieumatism. 'i J || Jt dears tde tßhod— \ \ tdrougf) tde Sidneys. | \vV\ Port's accept any substitute, you must sy, \rUJ get tfje genuine, fc^ BUSINESS NOTICES, ~~ GOLD MEDAL. The McCormiok Reaper & Binder (LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) "Birr AS again awarded the Gold [Medal at the Christchurch Show, thus winning the highest honours given for Maohinery 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 : Special Prices : FOR 1 MONTH WANTED Ladies to see Fast Prints 3|d, Delaines sfd, lovely Blouse Pieces from Js 3d, Pinafore Muslirs 6|d, wide Nainsook sjd. -W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper. WANTED all mothers to see Girls Leg born Flop Hats Is 6d, 2s 6d, 2s lid, ladies Sailor Hats, (samples); special IoS Corsets 2s lid a pair. W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper. WE WANT ROOM FOR XMAS GOODS WANTED all working men to see Dungaree Jacket?, Is lid each. Special price 3 for all Dungaree Goods this season at W. H. Pearcb's, Cash Draper. WHAT a pretty Brooch! Yes, I got it at PearcVs for a shilling. They have such a lot of different kinds to select from. I mean W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper and Clothier WANTED, QEVERAL 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 have the snap and style which always appeals to the feminine taste. J). STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, Burnett Street. Note—Discount Coupons for Cash. MRS J. LLOYD, HTJSIC SELLER, fte. "r>EGISTERED TEACHER OF MUSIC Jti; 3 .t. 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 Hachine that does not fail ia any point.; Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes Arasenes, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist. COALS! COALS COALS MOUNT SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. THIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every Householder should save money, and 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 ! TRY IT ! TRY IT To be had of all Goal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mouat Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. TRANGK'S "Earoous White Patent Satin Quilt (full size) 15s 6d. TOUSNITURE. —Go to S;tb^qe',s foi JO variety and bg#b v alue..



Spread the News j + Ashburton Citizens \sgisling in the Good Work Day by day and hour by hour the ' Little i Conqueror' becomes better known by the public. Nothing in modern times has reached the high pinnacle of popularfame in so short a time; people talk about it and they have good reason "to. -They '.ell their 1 experieude for the good of fellow beings aDd through gratitude. To publish their i expressions is but to show you that the I srme. experience awaits you. Here is tho ' expression of au Ashbyrton resident: — ! A resident in Tancred Street, West, ' Ashburton, says -' My son has had a good j deal of trouble with pains in the back and 1 above the loins. He had to weir a flannel ! : belt in fact, that giving him the most relief ' until he tried Doan's Backache Kidney : Pills. We got these at the Ashburion ' Drug Co's in East Street, some months ago. j . When he had used these for a while he lost I the pains entirely. I fancy they were j I caused by cold in the kidneys, contracted through'camping out with the volunteers. Everybody should know about tnis valu able medicine. There is no need to suffer with pains in the back when one pan get Doan's Backache Kidney Pills/ Beware of imitations or substitutes. They are worthless. You want the genuine Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, which the < above testimonial recommends, { Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are sold by ; j all chemists and storekeepers at 3s per box (six boxes 16s 6d), or will be posted on • receipt of price by the proprietors, Foster, ' McClennan Co., 7Q Pitt Street, Sydney, N.S.W. j But be sure they are Doan's j



The TAiiitßiuG Tba.de Dispute —The secretary of the Tailors' TJnion objected in Court that Ceaigheab and Bebbtman put' far more work in suits than ordinary j (Christchurch) tailoring. Manufacturer's' agents explain that Craighead and Berry-' man's linings have to bo made and imported ; specially, being better quality than usually • ; sold. They have justengaged several extra , experienced msn to cope with the rush oi , 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.) ,



I STANDXSH AND PEEECE, j i Photographers under the Royal patronage lof the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio Hip.h Street, Christchurch. j The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest moneymakers for the ppor man, rich man : farmer, housewife, or anyone elce. Ducks,! chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, ! ! and eachene means a profit with hardly j I any work', iSend for our catalogue . We sell on cash or time payments, and can give j i you real assistance when ypa need it. The ! J advice and help of our expert always at J ! your service, We keep the best of every.- ■ I thing for the poultry yard.—Advt. j I The Ideal Vulcanised Tyre holdg praetje- ; > ally every New Zealand record, is guaranr i I teed for 12 months and can be supplied and ! ! fitted to your Cycle without any additional ' cost. The Loader Tyre is our second grade j ! line, manufactured by Ideatj Tyre Coy, | i Christchurch and Melbourne, and are i guaranteed for <5 months, au.d is an ab ; golutely good and reliable Tyre.— (Advfc.j j



• ST. GEORGK JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. SUPPORT Local Industry. — Wo have opened up Ashburton Woollen Mills Hosiery and mankats, which compare very favourably with other makes for quality and price.—Grant and Moore. OTRANGE'S Sample Rooms in Burnett t )^5 street.



;Tli © ©nfiu^er ,#tejj "_jjri you if you pay no attention to your weak throat and lungs. Ayer's Weak throats and weak lungs easily give way. Some extra strain, as a fresh cold, and you are down with bronchitis or pneumonia. Better strengthen these weak places before it is too late. Ayer's Cherry Pectoral heals these irritable throats, gives tone to the relaxed membranes, and imparts strength to the lungs. There are many substitutes and imi tations. Beware of them! Be sure you get Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. I Two sizes. Large and small bottles. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., U.S.A. BUSINESS NOTICES Newman's Livery Stables, (Behind Somerset Hotel), Ashburton. J NEWMAN desires to thank his • Customers for their patronage in the past and to solicit a continuance of the same in the future. In order to keep pace ■with his growing business he has just had built several new vehicles. Horses and Traps always on hire. Best accommodation for visitors from town or country. i Wedding and Picnic Parties catered for. Charges Moderate. * J. NEWMAN, Proprietor. I 11 209 nnO Those about to marry, and to those JL 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 made to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials Only this season's Tweeds sold- TAILORS. Bs= T MUSIC Singing, Piano, & Harmony ME, J. GILLIES - Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). I Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, FranVfort ! a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musica} Colleges. Term dates from the first lessGH. 10153 To the Electors of Ash burton. Another Man in the field. j. l. Hiaas, PAINTER, pf Tanored Street, YTAS 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. 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 juices. Choice assortment pf Toilet Ware just opened out. Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged. H. W. ROBINSON, T 111 4NQ LE, Ashburton. 10 289 Massey-Harris Bicycles TO THE FRONT AGAIN. AT the Invercargill Sports, held oa November 10th, they secured 1, 2, 3 in every event on the programme. This is the greatest record in the Austra lasian (Monies^ and was never known before. Call and inspect our latest Models, which are built for strength and speed. Bicycle Depot—EAST STREET. Agent-J. GORDON. CMBIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Yancbep Street, Ashbueton. ]T>EST accommodation and attention for J > Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. F. P. CLABrDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 Permanent Building and Invest ment Society.. T OAHS GRANTED FR 0 M i}2s and upwards at current rates. Full particulars on application, Office — Tancred Street. Office Hours — 9.30 a.m. till 4 p.m. First Tuesday in Month - 9.30 a.m. till 4 p.m ; and 7 till 9 p.m. ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager. A NOTHER shipment of Japanese China J\ Cups and Saucers to hand. We are clearing them as before at 6s . per dozen. Call early at Cakson and Cos.



[ ...__ _____ BUSINESS NOTICES I ' """" — — . i WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 | -^ETB Shall be represented at the Chrißtchurch|{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 J 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 Chriatchurch:—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. j Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Requisites, supplied.afc I Lowest Bates. The Season's Sales-have been fixed as follows :— ; Christchurcli. Timaru. December 11th, 1902. December 3rd, 1902. January 16th, 1903. January 13th, 1903. February 19th, 1903. February 25th, 1903. FRIEDLAKDEK, BROS., LTD. LaCCS. SILK BLOUSES, KEAL LACE GOODS. C^IIOICO SDlill0" WASHING BLOUSES LACE COLLARETTES WHITE APRONS, lace ties NOVELTIES Holland aprons, RUFFLES. UNDERSKIRTS. ow ■ Showing in New and Up-to-Date Drapery, at MITCHELL & SUNSHADES TURNER'S DUST COATS,! UMBRELLAS, JACKETS, hosiery, Burnett Street, mantles gloves, Warehouse. ribbons TRIMMINGS, MILLINERY FURNITURE SALE. IN CONSEQUENCE OF OUR RECENT LOSS BY FIRE WE WANT MONEY, so have determined to sell the whole of our Jlarge stocks of Household Furnishings at great reductions, (Regardless of Cost.) A numl er of slightly damaged articles at your own price, *~ " ' "■'"" — Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom Sets, Juga, Vases, Orna p , ments, Etc., (almost given away.) an(* Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Rugs, [Mats, Bedsteads, Bed _ , ding, Ckair3, Drawing Room and Dining Room Suites, GrlaSSWare. Couches, etc., all reduced. (In faoi/no" reasonable" offer will be refused.) A [lot of Bamboo_:Poles and Blind Rollers at Half Price. T. H. UNDRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Etc. Tancred Street. Old premises next Building Society Office, and at new Hall,"next Claridge's Stables. wool, w_ooj__ woor. I AM now making LIBERAL CAgH ADVANCES, FREE QF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, either in Aehburton Christchurch, Timaru, or for Shipment. Thjs Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have beenjfixed as under, viz:—> CHRISTCHURCH— TJM4RU— DECEMBER 11th, 1902. DECEMBER 3rd, 1902 JANUARY 16th, 1903. JANUARY 13th, 1903 FEBRUARY 19th, 1903, FEBRUARY 25th, 190§ I shall be represented both at Christchurch and Timaru. WOOL FOR CHRISTCHURCH to be consigned—MATSON AND CO., Addington, account D. Thomas. WOOL FOR TIMARU to be consigned—N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Company's Siding, Timaru, account D. Thomas. Wool Packs, and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Market Kates. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTQN. 7 : 1> Utt~E~SirE'D S. : I HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plpnt south of the Line, and I now ask Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am prepared to Clean for Farmers any description of SEEDS 0E GRAIN, And will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply BEST RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT (localjy grown), also BEST CLOVERg, (dressed by own machines), the purity qf which must be seen to b,@ appreciated, Also-HURST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil, eto | 1). THOMAS, ASHBURTON,



BUSINESS NOTICES. CHARLES BEECH, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. MT 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. I Try Montgomerie's Malt Digestive) Bread-Bermaline. 8 209 H. McSHERRY, TJARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. Removal Cheap Boot Sale* THOMAS YOUNG WISHES to remind his numerous friends and the public that he has removed to the shop lately occupied by Mr j Nokes, in East Street, next to the Bank of | New Zealand, where he will continue his i Boot Sale until the 10th of November. Two ] shillings in the Pound off all sales for cash. Why do you go about in pain when you can get your Boots made at T. Y^pung to fit your feet. Repairing done with despatch. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop. ! East Street, Ashburton. H. A. FLOWER, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, J EAST STREET. I 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'a Tennis Balls and Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15 for 6d. Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWER, (late F-Clark's; Tobacconist. Don't Forget rpo Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, *) NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and f on hand. - MOUNT SOMERS ) Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havblock Street. WANTED TO SELL. 3100 Acre, 5 200 to 300 acre dairy farms on very easy terms. Also 277 acres only J2200 cash required. Apply F. Brooking, Agent, Stratford, Taranaki, TT7 ANTED to Let~3oo acre Dairy Farm Vf oloso to School and Factory. Term 4 years. Rent 12s 6d per acie. Purchasing olause if required. Apply at once. F. BROOKING, Land Agent Stratford, Taranaki. 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 doctors, and have also used countless medioines, 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 akin 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., j M. A. Saul, j Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for it. JACKSON, Agent. . Saunders* Buildings, Ashburton. WOOL. WOOL. Christchurch Sale Dates, FJBST SALE — THURSDAY, November 20th. SECOND SALE — THURSDAY, Decem ber 11th THIRD SALE—FRIDAY, January 16th, 1903 FOURTH SALE—THURSDAY, February 19th, 1003 H. MATSON & CO, /"XF. FER their services to the Wool growers of the Ashburton County. They will make Cash Advances, free of Com 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, Christchurch." To Sheep Growers & Owner?. We should be glad if those who have Sheep to Sell, or wish to buy, would for ward particulars to us, and prioes 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 in a position to effect many Sales Either to you or for you 1 We shall be pleased to receive consign ments of Stock at the Addington Market, and samples of Grain, during the coming season. Correspond with i?s, H. MATSON AND CO. 164, CASHEL STREET Christchuroh PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin "



(National Mortgage & Agency Company. NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AQESCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND., LIMITED. Capital subscribed ... wgI.OOO.COO Paid and Called Up .... i BeserveFund ... ... .£32,f.00 : fTIHE above Company bog to notify to 1 JL their Clients and the Public that it 1 has been decided to add to their business a COMMISSION AND AUCTIONEERING DEPARTMENT, and will from the Ist October last be prepared to undertake Sales by Auction or Private Treaty of „ LAND, LIVE STOCK, WOOL, FROZEN - MEAT, Etc., Placed in their hands for Sale. The Department will be under the charge of Mr H. S. Bourn, who will act as Auc 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.fixtuies. We shall be pleased to receive entries from time 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 LOCAL 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. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE and AGENCY COMPANY of N.Z., Ltd., having made special arrangements at their j Addington Stores to receive and show Wool, are now prepared to receive Clips for the season's sales. Please consign wool for local sale, — "NATIONALMORTGAGE, Co., Adding ton." ! Note—Wool for direct shipment consign, "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Lyttel ton." 11243 BUSINESS NOTICES. To be Published in April, 1903, STOP'S CANTERBURY Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) DIRECTORY, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL : APRIL 1903 : (SECOND YEAR OF PUBLICATION.) DEMY 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, I2s 6d. Stone, Son & Co. PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS, Dunedin and Wellington.. 10 293 The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera .tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVERY description of Merchandise and Farmers! Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Publio 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. F. GIBSON' Manager EUROPEAN AGENCY. (Established 1814) "¥^TE wish to open accounts with all bona T! 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 Ti 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 oloar 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 oases of most goods from £5 upwards; and as we utiliso our long experience in choosing such goods as \ are most likely to suit the market for which i they are intended, we confidently, recom mend buyers to order th*se 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 ua to maintain for the greater part of a century, a reputation which we value too j much to allow it to bo tarnished by the unsatisfactory execution of a single, trans-' action. Address j— i William WilsoiF%B#? Sens, Merchants & Manufacturers' Agents, 25, Abchurch Lane, London, E.C. ! Correspondence invited.



BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNECT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. BAKER BROS. Complete FurnlMliina'** UNDERTAKERS. If j-ou wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USB ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere, lI^JS have the pleasure .to notify our Clients that we 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.——— i . I ♦ . ■ ■ ...... 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 cloths and Linoleums are prettier and better value than ever, and as for Curtains, Cretonnes, and Muslins, yon should just see them.—Mitchell and Titrneb, The Drapers. WHY not try Mehlob's Zealand!* Boot Store for Boots and Shoes Great value at Mellor'a. WANTED Known — Special Value in Boots and Shoes at Mblloa% Zealandia Boot Store CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henry Gaeneb's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays} premises frehind Hitching and Milsomte, West St. 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, aro 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 best sold leather. Next Courthouse, Ashburton. PATTY Pan baking powder, the grea novelty, two patty tins for nothing From all Grocers. FOR Summer Wear—Gent's fancy cant vas Boots and Shoes, very attractive, 7s per pair. Call and inspect.—Gbant and Mooke. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. WANTED KnoW-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.—Habplet Bbos. 10102 IT is a well-known fact that Jab 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; Turkey and Wash ita Stones at prices that cannot be beaten. —Habdley Bbos. 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 & Turner The Drapers. FOR Holiday Season—Good range of Gladstone Bags, Portmanteaus, and Brief Bags at Grant and Moose's. IF you want real good Boots then try Mellob's, the ch«<«wst Shop in Ash burton. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. a XTTANTED KNOWN — Farmers' Good T » Shooter Boots only iOs 6d. Msllob's Zealandia Boot Store. , TUST fancy Mellob is Selling bis Boots O and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper I than any other firm in Ashburton. WANTED Known—Better value thsn ever in Boots at Mellob's Zealand!* Boot Store. JUST landed ex * Delphic " and, " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, whioh we are offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Cabson and Co WHAT prize takers for pastry use^ Patty Fan baking powder the great novelty HENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mill*, gives cash for sheepskins, hides,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. Mellob's, Tancred Street.