PARLIAMENT.

Legislative Council

Per Press Association— Hy Kle-trio { Telegraph Wellington, October 3 The Council met at 11 a.m. In committee on the Municipal Corpora tions Act Amendment Bill, a new clause was added providing that when land fronts an'ad or street of less width than 66ft frontage, the owner shall set back the fronu»e to the distance of at least 33ft from the centre of the line of a street. The Bill passed all its stages, The Native and Maori Land Laws Bill passed all its stages without amendment. The Workers' Compensation for Acci dents Amendment, and Towns Main Streets \ Bills, passed their second readings; and the Council adjourned at I p.m. The. Council resumed at 2 p.m. The Workers' Compensation for Accidents Bill was committed. { A provision extending the provisions of ! the Act to agricultural labourers caused somo discussion. The Minister for Education explained the provisions of the Bill, which followed closely the wording of the English Acb The Bill was read a third time and passed. The Public Health Act Amendment Bill was further considered in committee. The Minister . stated he was prepared to omit clauses 6, 7, and 8, if the Council would pass the remainder of the Bill. The clauses referred to provided for the ex penses of local authorities, and power to close schools and nightsoil depots. The omission was agreed to, and the Bill passed its final stages without further amendment. It was decided not to insist on the Coixncil's amendments in the Municipal Corporations Act Amendment Bill. The Council adjourned at 4.30. The Couneif resumed at 8.15 p.m. The Appropriation Bill was introduced and read a first time. On the motion for the second reading, the Hon. R. 11. J. Reeves complimented the Speaker on the way in which the work of the session had been carried on both in the Council and in the House. The Hon. J. Bolt complimented the Hon. W. C. Smith on the manner in which he had carried out the duties of Chairman of Committees. The Hons .Tenkinson and Feld wick ack nowledged the conduct of the business of thfi Council by the Minister of Education. The Hon. A. Pitt thought the Council could congratulate itself upon the eonsider tion it had given, to the business of the session. The Hon. W. C. Smith acknowledged the consideration extended him as Chairman of Committees. The Minister for Education replied appreciatively to the remarks made by speakers regarding himself. In reply to criticisms that had been made of the ad ministration of the Department under his control, he felt satisfied he had done his best, snd that he had infused new life into the higher system of education. The Bill passed all its stages, and the Council finally adjourned.

House of Representatives.

Wellington, October 2 j MIDLAND RAILWAY BILL. j Eventually the third reading was carried by 50 votes to 9 votes, and the Bill passed j its final stages at 4.50 p.m. The Speaker complimented the House on the manner in which the protracted proceedings had been ] conducted. BILLS PASSED. The following Bills were reported from ! committee and passed their final stages— ! I Methodist Church of Australasia in New , I Zealand Bill, Pharmacy Act Amendment! Bill, Tauranga Educational Endowment Reserves Bill. j THROUGH COMMITTEE. j The Inebriates Institutions Act Amend [ ment Bill, Military Pensions Bill, Municipal Corporations Bill, Public Health Act Amendment Bill, and Railways Authori sation Bill passed through committee. The House rose at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7.00 p.m. ; INT COMMITTEE, i The Native and Maori Land Laws Amend- | ment Bill passed through Committee with technical amendments. j The Workers' Compensation for Accidents i Act Amendment Bill was further considered | in Committee. ! Clause 4, dealing with the application of | the Act to agricultural labour, was altered on Mr McNab's motion to read as follows : —From and after the commencement of this Acb, the principal Act shall apply to the employment of workers in agriculture. The Hon. VV. Hall-Jon^s moved a new clause to provide thai: the liability of the employer shall commence one week (instead of two* weeks) after an accident. Agreed to on the voices. The Legislative Council Act Amendment Bill passed through Committee. j The Factories Act Amendment Bill was further considered in Committee. The Hon. W. Hall-Jones snid that it was with very great regret that he had to announce to the House that it had been decided to drop the clause proposed at a previous sitting relating to the half-holiday for shops and factories in small boroughs. Next session they would either have to pass such a clause or make the Saturday half j holiday apply to both shops and factories. Mr Herriea objected to the clause being j withdrawn, but on a division the Committee i jby 36 votes to 24 votes agreed to the with- ] drawai. ) Mr A. L. I). Fraser moved a new clause j to provide that section 31 of the Factories Act shall not apply to dentists, Carried by 27 votes to 24 votes, Iti the course of the debate that ensued, it was objected that unless a system of premiums were allowed to dentists those who wished to learn that profession would j have to go outside the colony. On the i other hand it was objected that if premiums ! were permitted to be charged in one pro fession they ought to be permitted in all, ' and the result "would be that the "higher j professions would be closed to the children of poor men. At 10.45 p.m. it was agreed on the Hon- W. Hall-Jones' motion to report pro- i gress. BILLS PASSED. The following Bills were put through their final stages: —Railways Authorisa tion Bill, Native and Maori Land Laws Act Amemdment Bill, Workers' Compensation for Accidents Act Amendment Bill, and Waihi Hospital District Bill. AGREEMENT. It was announced that an agreement had been come to between the two Houses on the dispute in the Companies Act Amend ment Bill. A RECORD PASSAGE. A Bill to amend the law relating to width of main streets in townships was intro duced by Governor's Message. The Hon Mr Duncan explained that the Bill provided that where under special circumstances of the case it is in the opinion of the Minister inexpedient that the main street or streets of any town laid off on private land or Crown Lands should be of a width of 99 feet, as pro vided by section 17 of the Land Act, 1892, he may by notice in the " Gazette" au thorise the laying off of such main street of such less width (but not less than 6G feet) as he thinks fit. THE FACTORIES. B'LL. The Committee then resumei considera tion of the Factories Bill, and on the Minister's motion it was decided to drop the clause relating to dentists which had earlier in the evening been proposed by Mr A. L. D. Fraser. After some debate the Factories Bill passed its final stages. HIGH SCHOOL BOARD BILL. Some time was spent in the committee on the New Plymouth High School Board Leases Bill, a great deal of hostility being shown to the Bill. Eventually a motion to report progress was carried by 29 votes to 28 votes. J THE SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES. At 1.25 the House went into Committee | of Supply for consideration of the Supple mentary Estimates. Mr Pirani moved that the item " Refund to E. M. Smith, M.H.R., of amount deduct ed for absence under the Payment of Mem-

ME ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, i 902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox - for the Proprietor, Robert Bell, afe his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. SATURDAY, October 4, 1902,



ff rowing J'hinnen Thousands of women are wasting away day by day, week by week, month by month, through anxiety, overwork, and motherhood. "" Their once robust constitutions have been overtaxed, and the wasting away process has thrown them into decline. From strong, robVßt, vigorous health to thd last bed of sickness is but a step or two, , . j How important then to check tins weakness and wasting away. Delay means but one ending—consumption. Every woman who haß weak U-.ngs, who is overworked, who has a conph j that does not mend, asthma, caturih, ] or lung trouble of any kind whatever, j 1 should take j %& ## ifL4 § «_? • %#& 9 of Cod Liver Oil, Lime, Soda, and Creftsote, and should take it to-day. It enriches the blood, restores health and activity, gives vigour and vitality to both mind and U«ly. It is a tor.X: ami a medicine food for, run-down, over woiked, over- UxoU, e\ ha listed women. All grocers and chemists sell it. I'iut. •>/.; and J/fl. " li's Famous. *>« " BUSINESS NOTICES 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—Bermaline. 8 209 "YTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street. Don't Forget T] 0 Call at ABGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, *) NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and (-—--.011 band. MOUNT SOMERS ) Wesfcport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. j. _____—__ The King is Crowned, Bufc your soles are not all S3LED, and T. • YOUNG, Ulster Cash Boot Shop, Tancred street, HAS not sold all his splendid stock of Boots and Shoes. He can still supply all varieties at all prices. Bespoke work and Repairs made a specialty. T. TO XS S, Cash Boot Depot, Tancred Street. 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 I 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, leasehold Mayfield ... 967 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Rahgitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 | Ealmg ... 595 „ Westerfield ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 4<95 „ T. F. GIBSON Manager Singing, Piano, & Harmony MX J. GILLIES begß to inform the Residents of Ashburton and District that he is prepared to receive Pupils for instruction in the above subjects. The system employed for Voice-Produc tion and Culture will be Italian (Lamperti Method >, and in Piano that of the Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort>a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for the Examinations in the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal' College, London; also for Trinity College, London. Each Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. I Address :—Care Mrs Pilbbow, Cameron Street. 728 J. SEALY&CO. EXPIRATION OF LEASE. Giving up Business. Stock must be cleared by end of October. /^OME early for bargains in Garden Seeds, Flower Seeds, Garden Tools, Clover Seeds, Mangold Seeds, Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, and Field Peas. Complete Seedsman's Fittings for Sale, including nest of 36 drawers, shelving, show cases, desks, counter, etc. Must be cleared by 31st October J.SEALY&CO. 7 131 EVtfRY Woman likes to. know what is to be worn for Spring, even though unready to purchase. A stroll through our ■warehouse just now is an inexpensive pleasure, and at the same time a liberal education.—Mitchell and Turner, The Drapers.



bers Act, 1892, J3144," be struck out. He I 1 objected to an exception of this kind bo- I ing made in favour of one individual mem- j ber of the House. J Sir J. G-. Ward said that when Mr Smith was absent from his place in the House last session, he was in England on business which, if it had turned out successfully, would have been af great benefit to the colony. The Supplementary Estimates were passed unaltered, and at 6.25 the House adjourned till 2.30 p.m. Are you easily tired? Is your work a burden? Do you often feel weak and faint? Is your appetite poor? Are you easily discouraged? Then your nerves are weak and your blood impure. Sickness is not far away. Mr. Frederick Devigne, of Claremont, Cap© Colony, South Africa, sends his photograph and this letter: " My blood often becomes impure, causing eruptions on the skin, and my general system gets all run down, causing indigestion and great debility. But I take Ayer's barsaparilla, which quickly brings me out of my troubles. Tor all those who are debilitated and weakened by the long, hot summers of our country, there is no remedy equal to this grand family medicine." There are many imitation " Sarsaparillas." Be sure you get Ayer's. Always keep your bowels in good condition with Ayer's Pills. They are purely vegetable, act on the liver, and cure constipation, bilious ness, sick headache, and all liver troubles. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., U.S.A. BUSINESS NOTICES. OUR FIRST CONSIGNMENTS 01? SPRING : •. : GOODS Are Now Being Opened —:O:— I CNOMETHING new in every department, ' our Prints being especially attractive. j 2000 Yards at 4^d per yard, and i ] warranted fast colors | ] One Shilling lin tlie Pound Discount i allowed on all Cash Purchases | ASHBUR.TON iDBAPEKY CO. i ___ ! Where Do You Live? ! ' mniIREE-QUARTERS of your time in : JL your Boots of course. j At present we are showing the best Guineas Worth Of Foot Comfort for Men ever seen in Ashburton. This is a proposition worth considering. Have a look at our show windows. STOCK'S I BLUE BOOT STORE, ! Burnett Street, i ____ ) Ladies turn next week. ! We've something very special for them. P>7C_ for o KO FOR <3bOt7« JUST arrived—Case Sample Clothing, contains Men's and Boys' Suits, I Trousers and Knickers, Vests, Shirts, etc. I Bought at 15s in the £, for immediate sale. Single article at wholesale price. All ' plain figures. j W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper and Clothier. TT>EMNANTS and odd lines to be cleared JI&J Cheap to make room for new goods. W. H. PEARCE, Draper, j Corner Burnett and East Streets. LOVELY Laces 4-3 d and 6Sd. Lot trimmed Aprons (soiled) from Is 4d Hem stiched Handkerchiefs 6 for Is. W. IT. PEARCE Cash Draper & Clothier. TRY H.P. MADDKN FOR Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, Genoa Cake, Sultana Cake Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, Etc, Etc. A choice assortment always on hand. -TVfEW 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 11. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, East street.



BUSINESS NOTICES _____ BUILDING MATERIAL. """ll "■"" i "PERSONS about to ? UILD would do weU To those ES* X to visit our establishment. I about to 1 We have 100,000 feet of Seasoned Flooring BUILD. I and Matchlining in stock ready for use. We are Making Gates and Hurdles everyday, to suit the require ments of our customers. We can supply Timber sawn to any size required. Persons about to Paint or Decor- ( T) A TTV'TTIV fr ate their homes, should see our < _L All^l lXl'U* NEW WALL PAPERS. We use Genuine Leads and Oils only. It will Pay You to Visit Us W, H. COLLINS & CO., Timber Merchants and Sawmillers, Ironmongers and Hardware Merchants, Painters, Decorators, and Signwriters. SEJPTEIVIiaER, 1902 Its time for Spring Dresses IftITCJEXEJiaLi & TURNER Have added new laurels to their prestige by the DISTINGUISHED STYLE 11 BEAUTY Of their Importations for this Season. And confidently Invite Inspection. FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! ||te hereby beg to tender our sincere thanks t:> our numerous cus- I turners for their most liberal support during the last 15 years, and for theii kindly sympathy since our disastrous fire. We also beg to notify that we have again resumed work in the nev j Hall (opposite our Warehouse), kindly placed at our disposal by T \ Bullock, Esq., (during the building of our new premises), where we hop* I still to merit your valued support, and where we intend shortly to oper out our salvage stock lor immediate sale, where you may expect some I I tremendous bargains in Household Furnishings. We Remain, Yours Very Truly, T. H. UKDRILL & CO., General House Furnishers, TANCEED STREET. JUST OPENED, QEVBKAL CASES OP LONDON AND PARIS TRIMMEI BONNETS ": : AND I s : : HATS. BEAUTIFUL SELECTION. ALSO CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF SILK MANTLES, BOLEROS, ELIZABETHIAN RUFFLES, SIKK BLOUSES, AND UNDERSKIRTS. Lawn Voils, and Silk Costumes, in great variety. ,1 ND.li E W O RR. NOTICE _ Fis h- »i Pish- Paperhangmgs TO ANGLERS AND ALL INTERESTED. OUR New Season's Stock of Fishing 2s 6d ill the £ disCOUllt for Casl Goods just to hand ex s.s. "Whaka- Vljl MONT tt tane" from London. Rods, Beels, Minnows, FOR ONE MONTH > Traces, Casts, Flies. Gut, Minnow Trace and AT Worm Boxes, Waders, etc, etc. T f 111 S -4-1 -i Being direct importers from the manu- »| 1 # &AJLVAXX KJ m facturers, quality and prices cannot be * beaten. Tancred Street. Our prices defy competition. Goods at Dunedin or Christchurch prices. We ask mT , n ",, c vr„ m o , you to ascertain our prices before pur- T)ICTURES framed, chasing elsewhere. _§_ Windows Glazed, HAEDLEY BROS. window IMPORTERS & MANUFACTURERS, Houses Painted and Decorated. Ashburton. Artistic Signs Painted. Orders by post promptly attended to " __ _ — _ _ , ARTISTS' MATERIALS. Choice Blousings at Stbange's.



STUD NOTICES ! TO STAND THIS SEASON at Kelburn Lodge, and Travel the District, Tub Thorofghbred Stallion, FOKMOSAN. By St. Leger—Forme, by Nordenfeidt— Formo, by Sterling worth— Pulchra (imp.) FOBMOSAN is a chestnut horse, foaled in 1897. He is a full brother to the excel ; lent performer Cruciform, 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 FRIEDLANDER, Ashburton; or HAREY THOMPSON, 274 Kelburn Lodge, Tinwald. TO TRAVEL in the Hinds and May field Districts, Thk Clydesdale Stallion, GLENWYE For terms and particulars, apply to T. DEENNAN, 9 215 Groom in charge. TO Stand the Season at Ashburton, and travel the surrounding districts THE CELEBBATED TROTTING SIRE PRINCE IMPERIAL. PRINCE IMPERIAL is sire of Hamlin and Little Princess, two horses which rank among the best of their age in the Colony, and several other promising young ones. Terms —J64 4s each mare. Groomage fee ss, to be paid at time of service. For further particulars apply to 8 261 JOHN McDONNELL, 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, Eiccarton. 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. 33sec. for one mile.) Terms.—Season, 3 Guineas ; two or more mares as per agreement. Toronto wiU be at Claridge's Stables every Saturday for the service of breeders. Owners of mares can have paddock ing 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 I IN THE ASBBUETON DISTRICT. rpHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION WARRINGTQN, By Gorton —Mountain Lilly. Warriogton's numerous good perfor mances and the record time he has put up 1 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 S. BROWN, Proprietor Melrose Farm, Wakanui, Ashburton, or 9 163 C. CHAPMAN, Groom in charge TO Travel the season in the Wakanui, Seafield, and Chertsey districts, and stand at Ashburton on Saturdays, the Clydesdale Stallion '  LORD CLYDE, By The Conqueror—dam Jess by Sir Colin. For terms and particulars, apply to 9 249 A. FORSYTE, Elgin. TO Stand at Winslow This Season, and Travd the Lowcliffe, Hinds, Tinwald, Mayfield, and Mount Somers Districts, The Thoroughbred Stallion, Marquis of Zetland, (Perkin Warbeck ll.—Reverie). Bred by Mr E. Gates, at Grove Farm. MARQUIS OF ZETLAND is a dark bay colt with black points. He stands 15.3, has great strength and substance, and during his racing career he proved himself to be one of the fastest horses of the many good ones bred on Grove Farm. Fees.—Season, £3 3s j half-guarantee, £4: 4s; groomage fee ss. For further particulars, apply to 9 247 R. BURNETT, Winslow. THE AMERICAN -in|TILL TEAVEL the Methven, Alford T ? Forest, and Mount Somers 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 Uistricts, 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 1 feet, and for getting active farm horses could not be beaten. Terms.—Season, £2 10s j Guarantee, £3 10s; groomage fee, ss. Two or more mares as per agreement. Also to Stand at Sawmills, Staveley,-- The Light Draught Stallion, LAKEWOOD, (By Lord Salisbury—Quicksilver mare). LAKEWOOD 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 .£3 10s i 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. TXT ANTED everyone to know that Jas . W Msllor is opening up his new stock of American Boots. They are tip-top Goods and well worth a trial.



! STUD NOTICES. j j fT O Travel this Season in the Ashburton I District, the well-known Trotting Stallion, | BERLIN MAC, j j (By Berlin—dam Quicksilver mare). J 1 Terms—£2 10s season, payable January 1903 ; £3 10s guarantee, payable-£1 Is on January Ist, 1903, balance when lnaro proves in foal; groomage fee ss, payable at first service. . j j For further particulars apply to T. LESTER, i 9 322 South East Belt, Ashburton. i BUSINESS NOTICES. } COALS! COALS! COALS ■ MOUNT SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MAEKET. nnHIS 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 with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TRY IT ! TRY IT 1 TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers ' Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. =~362.000.= Yes, it's a Lot. "OUT that is the number of McCORMICK Machines Built and Sold in 1901. It means that the works turned out last year over Two Machines a Minute, For -300 Days, working io hours a day. JUST THINK IT OVER. One Machine in 1831. 362,000 in 1901. They are turning out 3 complete Machines a minute this year. Are you going to have one of them ? Guess you ought! They are the Best. Write or call for new 1902 CAT-A-LOG. Morrow, Bassett AND CO, Wills Street, Ashburton. ;M. PRIEST, Manager. Public Notice. •yjrr ANT ED- 2,000 nOZE N L3GS, by Matthew Gilmour, (Late H. A. Fioweb), Having purchased the old-established Confectionery and Pastrycook Business of v Mr H. A. Flower, lam now supplying the , best of Pastry and Confectionery. c Bought of the best makers, and made of the best ingredients. Only " our own make" of Pastry sold n and supplied in the Tea Rooms. Parties and Weddings catered for. Wedding and c Birthday Cakes a specialty. MATTHEW GILMOUR. 9 158 Only this season's Tweeds sold- Mill £ 111, TAILORS. B=! - [FOE • WATCHES, ECLOCKSJ, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTEO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO o G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with.' Wanted Known- TT\O all who intend Purchasing a New Bicycle, that you will consult your interests by Inspecting Our Latest hnodels, which are Above all Others in appearance and wear. They cannot be beaten . Ask anyone who has ridden The Famous Massey-Harris. They run easy, and keep running easy. Easy terms can be arranged at Massey-Harris Depot, East Street. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. T»EGISTERED 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 \l Machine that does not fail in any point. Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes. ) Arasenes, etc. TANCEED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist. WILLIAM"R. HYDE, BUENETT STEEET, ASHBUETON. (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.



BUSINESS NOTICES. HALMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. DOR Portraiture, Landscape, ; And Enlargements, MODERATE CHARGES. nnO Those about to marry, and to those I already married. Study economy by purchasing your furniture at W. & M. Baker's Warehouse, Hayelock Street. Just received, a consignment of Wioker 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 * ' OWEN, M.C.S.M. 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. The Poultry Industry. INDIAN Game and Dorking Cross, pro nounced by the Government Expert the best for the London Market. Indian Game Cockerels and Dorking Hens (pure bred) For Sale. H. G. BERRYMAN, 8 97 Ashburton "OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. ASHBURTON HOTEL. J. MULLAN. Proprietor. /"^ENTKALLY situated. Good accomoda* \y tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales ofjthe best brands only. Free Stabling. 8 287 YES, I TOLD YOU SO, AND ITS A PACT, — mHAT I am still selling Tobacconist .1. Goods cheaper than you can procure them elsewhere. But you all know that good things end, so will my Sale on Satur day next. Only three more days, so roll up smokers and get your Cigarettes-3 packets for Is ; 5 choice Manilla Cigurs for Is, Pipes, Pouches, Cigarette Holders, and Walking Sticks all going for a mere song. Just to hand a splendid assortment of - Peterson's Patent Pipes, which will give you a good smoke; also 30 dozen Slazenger*s new season's Tennis Balls. Now Don't Forget at H. A. FLOWER'S, (late F Clark's) Tobacconist and Hairdresser, East Street BAKER BROS. Complete Furnlshinir. uwdkrtakers. WANTED -Poultry for Export in any quantities.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. WANTED Known— Lawn Mowers sharpened by machinery, and re paired by the Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street. * ' TO Our Lady Friends.—lf you intend to favour us with your Dressmaking Order, please advise us as early as* con venient. Our dates are rapidly filling up, and a note will probably save both irritation and disappointment.—Mitchell and Tur ner, Costumiers. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw.* Sold .all grocers. - I SAY Friend: Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Boots ?. ,Wby, Mcl- . lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I'alwayß get _ good value at Mellor's. , WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty . DO not be put off with so-called Cheap Boots, but go to Mellor's, for you get nothing but the very best at the Zealandia Boot Store. PATTY Pan baking powder, the, great . novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. _^ •VIE" ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan V \ Drill; guaranteed in good order, low price. For particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin MAKE no mistake, we do the largest boot trade, keep the largest stock, sell the cheapest, and give the best value. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. rrHE up-to-date Boot Shop, Mellor's I Zealandia Boot Store. This season's goods are magnificent, and well worth a trial ; TRY 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 grocers. WANTED KNOWN—That for Real Good Winter Boots and Shoes, at Seasonable Prices, call at J. Moison, for, as in the past, J. M. still maintains, and would not forfeit, that grand reputation he has held and still holds, not by, nonsensical talk, but his Boots have at all times stood the test, and are the best proof of his success. Eepairing done at once. Best Sole Leather used.—Next Court^ House, East Street, Ashburton. THE Eapid 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. WANTED to Sell —7 acre 3 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 bs sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer. '