CABLE NEWS.

I United Press Association—By Electric j Telegraph—Copyright. The Anglo-Japanese Alliance, London, November 11 The Anglo-Japanese trophy was the feature of the Lord Mayor's procession. The Japanese Ambassador was accorded a warm reception at tha banquet. The Somaliland Expedition The " Daily Mail " states that a naval brigade will shortly be landed in Somali land. Aerial Navigation- Messrs J. M. Bacon and Stanley Spencer well known aeronauts, sailed a steerable balloon from the Isle of Man and landed in Dumfrieshire. Court News. The King on Monday opened a new ;•. venue on Ins estate, as a gift to his ten ants. Fourteen Boyalties, including the King, the Queen, and the Kaiser, planted trees. Lord Landedowne will remain a guect at Sandringhani for a week. Ritualism The Bishop of L< ndon is prosecuting Mr Evans, vicar of Shoreditch, for extreme ritualism and the invocation of the saints. Embezzlement. Butters, a clerk employed in the Union Bank, London, has embezzled JB4OOO by means of false entries and frauds extending over a period of three years. Mount Keinbla Disaster- Sydney, Nov. 12 The Premier has received from the l"Otago Daily Times" a cheque for £70 l collected in aid of the Kembla Disaster i Fuud. Curious Find- A cable from Norfolk Island states tliwt the steamer Titus picked up a life buoy marked " Wakatipu" and a teak door framework with the words " Chief engineer" on it, off the New South Wales co.-sst or. Friday. The "Wakatipu is at present lying in Launceston. The Governor-General. Melbourne, Nov. 12 Mr Seddon has cabled to Lord Tennyson his sympathy over his illness. Lord Tenny son continues to progr€S3. A Double Collision. Bbtsbank, November 12. A collision occurred last night between the coastal steamer Lady Musgrave and the China steamer Chinghi, bound for Hong kong, but neither was damaged. As the weather was thick, the Musgrave anchored off the Pilot statit n, and the China steamer Taiyuau, bound for Sydney, ran into the | Musgravo, cutting her to the water's edge. By strenuous efforts the cargo was shifted and brought to the gap above water, which prevented her sinking. Two of the crew sprang aboard the Taiyuan, and were carried, to Sydney. RAILWAY FBAUDS. James Henderson was sentenced to seven years' for conspiring to defraud the Eail-' way Department of a large sum. Hender son, was it appeared, the chief witness in the late case, wherein Campbell claimed ,£2OOO damages for falling out of a train, but disappeared. Subsequentlg Campbell received seven years for perjury. He was arrested in Victoria.

The Pacific Cable.

United Press Association—Hy Electric Telegraph - Copyright Melbourne, November 12. The Pacific Cable Board has informed the Federal Postmaster that the date o) opening for business cimnot yet be fixed. Possibly it will be early in December. Through, rates by Hie Pacific Cable for ordinary messages for Australia, New Zea land, Norfolk Island or Fiji to Fannirg Island will be two shillings a word, to Canada 23 4d, and to Gieat Britain 3s. The rates to Europe and America have not yet been fixed. The former will,-probably ex ceed three shillings. Government and Press rates will be announced Inter."

Mr Seddon at Port Chalmers.

Per Press n—By Electric Telegraph Dunedin, Nov 12 Mr SeiMon addressed n, great meeting at Port Chalmers last night. After receiving m address from the Borough Council lie lealt ai length with political questions-:. Referring to the South African service he said he would have preferred and the Government desired to give the contract to he Union Company, but in an interview with Mr Mills that gentleman told him that the Company did not care about it. The trutli was there was a doubt as to whether it would pay, and also the question of other interests. That a*~anyrate was the reason the contract had not been taken up by the Union Company. Government desired to give and would have given the Company i more liberal conditions than to any other shipowner who tendered, because the Union Company had had a good deal to do in the building up of the colony; its commerce and trade. Mr Seddon quoted figures to account for the increase in the expenditure. When the Governmunt took office the pay ment of interest on loans averaged £4 10s 3d per head, against £3 15s 3d to-day. Government had spent .£3 405,000 out of the revenue during their term in the prosecu tion of railway and other public works. Dealing with local questions he said inter alia that he would like to seethe harbour dues reduced to lowest possible limit, as it ! was no use reducing railway freights, improving roads and communication in getting produce into trucks and then as soon as it reached a port, placing a heavy embargo on it because they were farther from a market than other countries. If these charges coiild be reduced producers could have the advantage of that reduction in the way of the free use of harbours. The meeting carried a vote of confidence in the Ministry by acclamation.

Great Marksmanship.

The honour accorded to the man who hits the bull's eye more often than his comrades does not come to the man with an unsteady hand and a weak eye.; Let us compare. The merit of words lays in hitting the mark, and this sort of shooting only comes from the man with a straight tongue. Thus it is that the testimony of Mr John MeColl, 12 Caledonia street, Paddington, Sydney, may come as a blesv sing to all who have unsteady hands and weak eyes, and in the competitien of the world all men may be eqnal. Thre is no mistaking the truth here; "It is with great pleasure that I send you this letter to inform you of the great benefits I have derived from the use of Dr Morse's Indian Boot Pillß. For years I have suffered greatly from constipation, and have tried all sorts of medicines other than your 3, but of no avail. A few months ago I was recommended to try your pills, and am pleased to say they have been in every way beneficial to me. lam now enjoying the best of health. You may use ihis letter as yon think fit, and I shall b.e glad to al ways recommend your valuable medicine to all my frieuds who may suffer from such complaints, from which I am now free." Dr Morse's Indian Boot Pills are a perfect blood purifier, and a positive cure for bilious ness, indigestion constipation, headaches, sallow complexion, liver au<l kidney piles, pimples, boils and blotches, and for female ailments. Sold by chemists and storekeepers, Is ]id per bottle, or six bot tles 6s Gd. Sole proprietors, The W. H. 5 Comstock Co., Limited. (Australasian Dopot), 52 Pitfc" street, Sydney. Packed in ambgr bottles and the full name blown j thereon.

THE ASHBURTON GUABDIAN.- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1905

Printed arid published by Thomas Hancox, for the. Proprietor, Robert Bbi»l, at his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbutw ton. TUURSDAST, November 13^ 1902,



AUUTE LIVER TROUBLE A STORY~ AT 74. The Case of Mr. H. MoBEATH. {By a Special Reporter.) ■■'■>.' ! m What a pleasant contrast comfortably | lituated people afford to their more un fortunate fellows who have had unlimit ed adversities to contend against, and who are, consequently, subservient to the meagre charities of the world. Time and fortune have dealt vei'y leniently with Mr. Hector Mcßeath, who was devoting some attention to the garden when our reporter called at his resi dence in Gordon-street, Hillside, Dune din. A conversation was entered into, When Mr. Mcßeath said: "I am entering into 1 my seventy fourth year, yet I feel almost as young aa when I tc&js in my prime. Having Very few worldly cares, and being in the best of health, I reckon I ought to be happy, and so I? am, thank God. But I remember a time in my earlier days when I was the most miserable man in Duriedin." A" " What happened to upset you, Mr. Mcßeath?" "My health broke down, and for twelve months I suffered acutely with my liver. I used to think I had a con stitution of iron, but it is» surprising how the liver can quickly dissipate such • potion. .My disease came on very quietly, for beyond a continual tired 7 pcddfetressedv feeling I did not observe *ny particular inconvenience from my .complaint. 4- few 'weeks Jater I had aching pains in >my legs, and it took but very little exercise to make me quite,, exhausted. - I could eat bufc poorly, yet I felt as though I was over burdened with food, a suffocating sensa tion also being in my chest. 9 Sharp pains were located in my stomach im mediately after meals, and they stayed there- and tormented me for hours. In fact, I was hardly ever free from Eome kind of agony, my back, just a little below the neck, coming "in for a fair share. # The action of my heart was very irregular, as it used to beat rapidly for a while, and then gradually dia away till I feared it was going to stop. A quantity of sour gas rose from the decaying food in my stomach, and the smell and taste of it often made me sick. I have often done nothing but belch up wind for fully an hour, and my head —well, it ached so badly that I could not see. Specks appeared be fore my eyes, and the light fairly dazed mo. My mouth was in a foul state, witb/a coated tongue, md I was troubl ed with confinement of the bowels. The rest I got was none too good, as my sleep was disturbed by a^ series of ugly dreams. A stabbing pain in my right side made me unable to sit up, while to bend or walk was sometimes murderous torture. My disease piled up one ailment upon another till I be came bo irritable that I did not know Mfhat to do with myself. All my nerve power was lost, for I could not keep my limbs from shaking if you had paid me. A drumming soft of noise came in my ears, and made me quite deaf while it lasted, and, above all, I was frightfully thin and weak. I just felt as though I wanted to die, and thus put a etop to my sufferings'." , © " Did you think that death was your ©nly source of relief ?" " I did so, because the medicine that was dispensed to me gave me no com fort whatever. My house was like a medical hall with empty medicine bot tles, the contents of which had had no effect. I had no hope of getting better, as it appeared my disease had gone too far into my system. A friend then, presented me with a bottle of medicine •which he said was bound to do me good. On reading the label I found it was Clements Tonic. After a dose or two I felt a little comforted, and slept better that night. In the morning I ate some breakfast, my pains subsided by degrees, and so I went on till I was all right again. My nervous sys tem was strengthened and my liver re stored to order by Clements Tonic, and I have not required a dose of physic since. Clements Tonic is the best medi cine known to me, therefore you may publish these statements in any way.' ® STATUTORY DECLARATION. I Hf.ctoi Mcßkath. of Gordon-st., Hillside, Duneriln, in the colony of New Zealand, Ho solemnly and sincerely declare tbnt I have cart fully read the annexed document, consisting of two folios, and con secntively numbered from one to two, and that it contains and is a true and faithful account of my illness and cure by Clements Tnnic. and also contains my full permissi«-n to publish in any way my statements-wbch I give volmitnnlv. witho-it receiving any pavrrent: and I make this solemn declaration, wmscienilonsly belicviry (lie ?anie. to be frns, and by virtue of the provisir-.i-s of an Act ot me General Assembly of New Zealand, intauied I tie Justices of Peace Act, 1882." Declared at Dnnpdir December, one thoosa' BUSINESS NOTICES. CHAELES 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-Bermaliae. *8 209 MANNING &COS NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. npHE BEST IN THE MARKET. Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton —Messrs Shear man Beos. To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S CANTERBURY Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) DIRECTORY, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL : APRIL 1903 : (SECOND YEAR OF PUBLICATION.) TTVEMY 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, Punsdin and Wellington.. JO 293



j CiTiRANG-E'S Famous White Patent' l>3 Satin Quilt (full size) 15b 6d.



I _ . BUSINESS NOTICES ' j ! Clearing Sale of ! :. : SADDLERY, ETC. : : "OEFOEE removing the Stock in my East Street Shop to my New Premises at Sealy's Corner, I am holding a CLEARING SALE of SADDLES, . BRIDLES, WHIPS, STACK COTEES, etc WILLIAM' PATCHING, Saddler & Harness Maker, East & Burnett St., Ashburton nrnmn the pure juice of the apple QUARTS & PtNTS % OBTAINABLE IN ( &  ■ B «»s FiETCiER. HUMPHREYS &C? CATHSBRAL SQUARE. CHRISTCHURCH. ' #



Dont rorget fTIO Call at AEGYLE BEOS, and order' your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, •) NEWCASTLE,' f Coal always and C on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to, Removal Cheap Boot Sale. .THOM AS" YOUNG WISHES to remind his 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 despatcl 1. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop. East Street, Ashburton. : Special Prices : FOR 1 MONTH WANTED Ladies to see Fast Prints 3iid, Delaines s^d, lovely Blouse Pieceß from Is 3d, Pinafore Muslins 6|d, wide Nainsook ssd. W, H. PEARCE, Cash Draper. WANTED all mothers to see Girls Leg horn Flop Hats Is 6J, 2s 6d, 2s lid, ladies Sailor Hats, (samples); special lot Corsets 2s lid a pnir. 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 Peauck's for a shilling. They have such a lot of different kinds to select from. I mean W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper and Clothier 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 Us 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. MTJSia Singing, Piano, & Harmony MR J. GILLIES -Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10152 Fob CYCLING SHOES, GO TO H. Pannell, Bootmaker and Importer, ■ 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christchurch. | CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock. Write for instructions for self measurement PIT GUARANTCED. 1Y OI C E PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street. ST. QEOK (J fc JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. IF you wnnt real good Boots then try Mellob's, the phanmst Shop \n Ash burton. TJATTY Pan baking powder contains a Jl patty pan at each end of tin FOR tip top value in Boots try Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. Smoke New Venus



MITCHELL, PHOTOGEAPHEE, 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 price I have decided to supply for a short period 1 dozen Highly Finished Cabinet Photos & One Matoline Enlarge ment for 15s. J Note.—Specimens will be exhibited in j Vestibule. Best work guaranteed. 10 285 Notice to Farmers. My Motto—l 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 running^and what is best—WlLL LAST. Once used, always used Reapers and Mowers, all sizes; will cut any thing, bar gate postß and gorse 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 inspeott'or yourselves at the Tancred St. Implement Depot- Show Itooms. Price and Terms on application. Twines, Oils, Duplicates kept in stock. W. STONYER. COALS! COALS COALS MOUNT SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. npHIS 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. i TRY IT ! TRY IT ! TRY IT ' To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Soiners Station. i JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. SPECIAL PURCHASE | OF Men's, Youths' and Boys' CLOTHING, At Big Discount. —:O;— r jYHESE we are now offering at from 10 to 20 per cent, under Regular Prices. Together with a fine Assortment of Hats, Ties,* Shirts- etc. ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO. Drapers, Clothiers, Milliners, and Dressmakers, Arcade House, MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. TJ EGISTERED TEACHER 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, etp. TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist. BIRD Nesting is now on, and you will want boys' heavy knitted Hose cheap; threes and fours Is, fives, sixe3, and sevens at Is 3d, at Grant and Moore's, "



BUSINESS NOTICES J WOOL SEASON, 1902-3* TKTE Shall be represented at the Christchurch and Timaru Auction Sfile3, and have w . ■ made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Aehburton Storeß, and sent on to either Christcburch or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway Btation will please consign as follows — If intended for sal<? 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 s—Friedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Kequisites, suppliedjat Lowest Kates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows i— Christchurch. Timaru. November 20th, 1902. December 3rd, 1902. December 11th, 1902. January 13th, 1903. January 16th, 1903. February 25th, 1903. February 19th, 1903. FBIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. [Laces. silk blouses, EEAL LACE GOODS. (J]|OJ(>(k r j|)(r WASHING BLOUSES LACE COLLARETTES " WHITE APEONS, LACE TIES, IVOVFITIFS HOLLAND APEONS, EUFFLES. UNDEESKIRTS. ; ow — Showing in New and Up-to-Date Drapery, at MITCHELL & SUNSHADES TURNER'S DUST COATS, UMBEELLAS, JACKETS, hosieey, Burnett Street,! mantles gloves, Warehouse. ribbons TEIMMINGS, MILLINEEY rUENITUSE SALE. TN CONSEQUENCE OF OUE EECENT LOSS BY FJIJE E W E WANTMON^ V, bo have determined to sell the whole of our large stocks of Household Furnishings at great reductions, (Regardless of Cost.) A numter of .slightlyjdamaged articles at your own price. d-'wdw^imim ,,,„, £>; nner g etSj Tea ge{;B) BedroomJfSets, j uggi Vases, Orna- Crockei'V menfcs > Efcc, (almost given away.) aii^ Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Eugs, Mats, Bedsteads, Bed «, ding, Chairs, Drawing Eoom and Dining Edoih Suites, CriaSSWare. Couches, etc., all reduced. (In faot, no reasonable offer will be refused.) A lot of Bambco" Poles and Blind 9 Eollers at Half Price. x T. H. UNDRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Etc. Tancred Street. Old premises next Building Society Office, and at new Hall, next Claridge's Stablea. WOOL. WOOL- WOOL. * ■ ■ -■* '. ———— I AM now making LIBEEAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, either in Ashburton Christchurch, Timaru, or for Shipment, ■ This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been fixed as under, viz :— CHEISTCHUECH— TIMAEU- V NOVEMBER 20th, 1902. DECEMBEE 3rd, 1902 FEBRUAEY 19th, 1903. FEBEUAKY ,25th, 1903 I shall be represented both at Christchurch and Timaru WOOL FOE CHEISTCHUECH to be consigned—MATSON AND CO., Addington, account D. Thomas. WOOL FOE TIMAEU 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, ASHBUETON. y : P U Tr^SriirirD S. : ! IHAVPJ erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Pleat south of the Line, and I now ask Farmers to inspect the same at work. I I am prepared to Clean for Farmers any description of i SEEDS OR GRAIN, And will guarantee to give them satisfaction, I can supply BEST RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BJjST CLOVEES, (dressed by own machines^ the purity of which must be seeji to be appreciated. AIso—HUEST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Eape, Lucerne, Trefoil, etc D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



BUSINESS NOTICES, 11. 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, j 15 for 6d. Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing, j H. A. FLOWER^ (late F Clark's/ Tobacconist. ASHBURTON NURSERY. TTTAVING taken over the above old established Business, lately carried on by Mr Thomas "Seal y, we trust by striot attention to business to merit a contin uance of the liberal support accorded to* him m the past. G. and C. CLARK, NURSERYMEN, ASHBURTON. Ashburton, Nursery, 11th October, 1902. The N Z. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVERT description of Merchandise and 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, TUBNIP , AND RAPE SEEDS. Clients are requested to boob 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 YOCR'E A =." DAISY,"= riIHAT'S what everyone says about the : EASY ROAD CART : THAT Messrs Morrow, Bassett & Co Are now Showing at their ASHBURTON BRANCH, WILLS St Call early to order as they Sell like Hot-cross Buns on a Good Friday Morning 1. Morrow, Bassett AND CO., Wills Street, Ashburton. M. PRIEST, Manager. 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. BERRTMAN, 8 97 Ashburton nnO Those about to mavry, 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 WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. {Next Ashburton Club), "TTTH OLES AL E and retail Tinware T T Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhasger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. g_- ___ . . Only this season's Tweeds sold. MMii I. TAILORS. S : BAKER BROS. Complete Furnishing-.: UNDEKTAKERB. LLEWELLYN 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, H. McSHERRY, TDARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. Smoke New Venus



f BUSINESS NOTICES. WANTED KNOWN npHAT I have been appointed AGENT FOB Massey-Harris Bicycles ia Ashburton and District By strict attention to business and civility, I hope to receive a fair^sbare of public patronage. Yours truly, , J. GORDON. TRY H. P. MADB EN FOB , . ti Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, Genoa Cake, Sultana Cake Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, Etc, Etc. A choice assortment always on hand. If you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND • GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere ~¥/f7"E have the pleasure to notify our Clients that ye are now in the position to supply them with these celebrated Fertilisers at— 12S 6d per ton on Trucks at Islington and Smithfield. Results Prove that they are the Best & Cheapest to use. QUALITY • AND ANALYSIS* REMAIH" AS BEFOEE.—— Islington Clients have won the Highest/ Honours at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations for Roots and Grain exhibited at 1 their Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions, NICOLL BROS. DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBUETON. WANTED to Buy—Six Ladies' second hand Bicycles. — Eclipse Cycle Works, Taricred Street. WHY not try Memor's Zealandia- Boot Store for Boots and Shoes., Great value at Mellor'a. FOB Holiday Season—Good range of Gladstone Bags, Portmanteaus, and Brief Bags, at Grant and Moore's. WANTED KNOWN.—Thafc JVMoisow will give a good discount for one> month, being over-stocked, and to make room for summer Boots and Shoes; which are arriving shortly of ail the best English, American, and Colonial makes. x As- usual, J. M. does the best repairs,' and at once; uses nothing but the very beat sold leather, Next Courthouse, Ashburton. ■YTTTANTED KNOWN — Farmers' Good T f Shooter Boots only 10s 6d. Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. HTUST fancy Mellor is Selling bis Boota *J and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. WANTED Ktiown—Better value thane ever in Boots at Melloe's Zealandia- Boot Store. JUST landed ex " Delphic " and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchurch. prices.— Carson and Co WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots and Shoes at Jas/ Mellor's, Tancred Street. , WHAT prize takers for pastiy use Patty Fan baking powder the great novelty fTIHEREisno doubt, no possible doubt J- that Mcl ton's Zealandia Boot Store> is the best Shop to buy you* Boots. HENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mills, gives cash for sheep skins, Hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching: and Milsom's, West Street. Give him » trial. 9 8 PATTY Pan baking powder; the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. BRING your Lawn Mowers. We-grind them true in the lathe. We did about thirty last year. Mowers sent for and delivered same day.—Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. WISE Fathers and Mothers if you want to save money buy your Boys' and Girls', School Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. • WE'VE got it; if not in stock, well get it; if not made, we'll make it. Anything in Cycle, Lawn Mower, and light machine parts, and Repairs, you<jan get at the Eclipse Cycle C 0.% Tancred Street, Ashburton. IT PAYS, it pays to buy your Boota &i Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. Good Bluchers 5s lid.