Sporting.

CHRISTCHUKCH EACING CLUB,

SECOND DAY (Dec. 16th.) Christchukch, Dec. 15 The following acceptances have been re- j ceived :— Hopeful Handicap, 4? furlongs—Leo-, nore 8.5, Mohican 8.2, Eoscominon 7.11. ' Electric Handicap, five furlongs.— Lillian 9.13, Ayrdale 9.6, Nance O'Neill 8.0, Cyrlas Tarva £.3, Cannonito 7.13, Lady | bYmkH7.li, Ordnance 7.9, Lolah 7.9, King j Sterk 7.3, Good Rpec 7.2, Cerise and Blue j 0.10, Sophistic fi.7 - | Midland Wrote r, - one mile—Nanne | O'Neill 9.9. Long Tom 9.8, Puawai 9.3, I Antiirone 8.9, Bombardo and Wet Blanket 8.8, LadyDundas. <>ood Spec, nnd Calotype 8.5, Covenant Maid 8.4, Flint 8.0, My Lord nnd Natalie 8.0 Annivkpfaky Handicap, GO soys; \\ miles—Pundas 8.11, Terrapin 7.13, Calibre and Clyte 7 3 Disposal STAKEP.four furlongs—Gun 8.7, Eoyal Standard 8.5, Gunrose B.i Tiadies' Bbacelkt Trot, two miles - <?e rge L scr, Becky lOsecs, Molly Eeilly 24secs, Tipperary 28secs, Vesta and Bonnie Bell 28secs, Koulette 30secs. Islington Trot, one mile—Onward Ssecs, Phoenix Psecs, Collector 7seca, Logan Bsecs, Eushlight 13secs, Al F 14secs, Silvertail Iftsecs, Silverwoud, Agapnnthus, and Glen roy 20sfiCs, Beautiful Bell 2lsecs, Elector 22secs, Club Member and Picauuiny 23iecs, Gingernut 25sec.

fHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1902.

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox for the Proprietor, Robert Bell, afe his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ; ton. TTJESDAZ, December 16, 1902,



t»""-" r' —" •'■■ "' ■ ' »""""■»■'"■ '. It h only on the us© of Wolfe's Sotinappa that it ought to b© judged. ¥ou be t6e Judge. Every bottle of Wolfe's Schnapps contains an honest preparation of Juniper Berries and select . Barley. If you need a. stimulant that will brace a tired body or clear a tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS—not a false stimulant but a builder up of vital forces. You take nofJlisk. Better not take anything than accept a substitute for this sterl ing old tonic. Imitations are put out for one purpose only—to make big profits—they aro absolutely worthless. Buy Wdole SBottles Look for the name, and accept only bottles with the signature of Udolpho Wolfe on the label. zr _-... - BUSINESS NOTICES. FOE WATCHES, - JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECT EO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO a. jesson, Practical Watchmaker and Jewellei, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ash burton. —Repairs a Specialty. — ' Presentation Committees liberally dealt with.l! FOE 15s 1 dozen Cabinets and one Mato line Enlargement /^AN BE OBTAINED FROM MITCHELL, PHOTOGRAPHED, Burnett St. ASHBURTON. Patronised by the Right Hon. R. J. Seddon Premier of New Zealand. "Work guaranteed -within a fortnight from date of reluru of Proofs. Yon Can't Tell HOW delicious and satisfying SURA TUBA TEA is if you have not tried it. You'll enjoy it. It possesses the dis tinctive bouquet and delicate flavour of high grade Ceylon Tea. It is rich, Btrong and fragrant, and goes further than any other tea. Suratura Tea Is honest Tea. It is pure Ceylon Tea, aud is guaranteed not blended with Indian, China, or any cheap or inferior tea. Your storekeeper will present you with a dainty Black and Gold Teapot if you buy a 51b box of this delicious Tea. Retail Prices— Suratura A quality — 1 s Sd per 1b Suratura B quality — 1;; lidper 5b Suratura D quality—2s 2d per 1b Suratura X quality—2s 6d per 1b Procurable from — John Orr and Co., Ashburton. J. W. Lill, Dunsandol J?R. Carey, Fairton I). Miller and Co.. Hinds FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH, #Jlf USE OVER FIFTY YEARS, Relieve FEVERISH HEAT. Prevent Fits. Convulsions, &c. Preserve a healthy state of the constitution during the period of Teething. Please observe the E£ in Steedman, AND THE ADDRESS t WALWORTH, "eel' Surrey. [1e Kempthorne, Prosser & Co., Agents WAN FED KNOWN,—That if others cannot satisfy you in your purchases of Drapery, because you're so hard to please, come along to ue, you're just the sort of customer we enjoy serving at Mitchell & Turner's. Qj"y I HAVE still one juvenile machine left. .£7 will buy it. G. H. Cahbok Eclipse Cycle Works. Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract— Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diplo ma at the International Exhibition, Am sterdam ; acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the globe. That tho crude, resinous oils, which are now foisted upon the public under the name of Kucalypti Extracts, may not be mistaken for Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Euca lypti Extract, wo state: —It is proved by tests made by the Medical OlinicE of the Universities at Bonn and Griefs wald )Prussia), that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and oth<ri substances adherent to primary distillation, will develop the curative properties possessed by the plant. To avoid the appalling consequences result ing from th application of substitutes, etcs, in"croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery, internal inflammation, etc., insist on getting Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Evr.t. i/TPTi Extract and be safe. TTTSEFUL Present for young and old can U be found ia endlaas variety at Sample Koomf.



LUXURIES, ........ * Tim doctor is a luxury Hint thousands nnd thousands of people can ill afforJ. The necessity of calling one in is considered a calamity when so many people find it difficult to make ends meofc to secure the necessities of life. By taking Dr. Morse's Indian Eoot Pills after eating-, and before troing to b«d, serious sickness is averted. The stomach is kept clean, and the liver and kidneys in proper working order. They are a perfect blood purifier, and make it rich and red. Dr. Morse's Indian Eoot, Pills aro a positive cure for biliousness, indiges tion, constipation, headaches, sallow com plexion, liver and kidney troubles, piles, pimple?, boils and blotches, and for female ailments. Put up in amber bottles, and the full name blown thereon, and sold throughout Australasia.



The Ideal Vulcanised Tyre holds practic ally every New Zealand record, i 3 guaran- i toed for 12 mouths and can be supplied and fitted to your Cjcle without :my additional o- s*. The Leader Tyre is our second grade line,- manufactured by Ideal Tyre Coy, Christchurch and Melbourne, _ and are guaranteed for (5 months, and is an ab solutely good and reliable Tyre.—(Advt.) The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest moneyrcakers for the poor man, ricli man Farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale,. and each cne means a profit with hardly any work. Send for our catalogue . We sell on cash or time payments, and can give yoa real assistance when you need it. The advice and Help of our expert always at your service. We keep the best of every i thing for the poultry yard.—Advt.



T, BullQCk. FOE SALE-NICE BUILDING SITE. 9 ACEES odd, good land, situated near Town. To be sold in two allotments if 30 desired. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ~ ' MONEY. jf^O«Tk/~feO> T0 LEND on approved dx&i3\P\y\j' freehold security, and other sums. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOX SALK. COTTAGE Property, conveniently situ ated io Cox street, being T.S. 829, con aiuing i-acro, on wi ich is erected :» ilwoll.njr house with verandah, surrounded by garden, and a portion planted witli fruit tree.-. There is also a Email stable and other conveniences. Very liberal terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TriOß SALE, at a Reduced Price—Bmld -IJj ing Site Cox Street, being Town Stction 82'?, containing i-aere, conveniently Situated, iv the second block back from East street. Liberal Terms. Apply to T. BULLOOK. FOR SALK. Moore Street. /^UARTEE Acre, being Town S.-ction tog 334, having 66ft frontage on Moore Stieet, together with Cottage thereon, and small Shed. Price £149. Easy terms can be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



FOR SALE FAIRTON Sections, viz: — Lots 11 and 12, each containing i acre, and Lot 81, also I acre. Apply to T. BULLOCK.^ TO LET AT A LOW EENTAL. P "REMISES in Mo. ro - Street, lately occupied by Mr T. Tully. T. BULLOCK, \ TO LET, OR FOE SALE. COTTAGE and half-an-acre situated in Princes Street, Netherby. T. BULLOCK. ~-__- s^E A COMMODIOUS Dwelling House of 15 rooms, surrounded by garden, etc., conveniently situated in Taucred Street one of the principal streets. If sold, very easy terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, AT A LOW EENTAL. SHOPS and Premises in Triangle J3uild ings, fronting the Wakanui Eoad, and iiear tho Post Office and Eailway Station. T. BULLOCK. BURNETT STREET. TO LET—Shop now occupied by Messrs Kerr Bros., they having taken larger premises near the above. Possession can be given in a few days. T. BULLOCK.



i FOE SALE-IMPEOVED FAEM, SHEEP COUNTRY, Etc. "I A A A ACEES, good sheep country, J^Zg^ZljZjy mos t]y in its native state, partly fenced with wire and standards. Improved' Farm of— <J8 acres, with dwelling, etc., early selection 380 acres, fenced and otherwise improved. 283 acres, partly fenced. Good healthy sheep country. Improved Farm of— 447 acres, good for all round farming 350 acrei, in its native state, and partly fenced; and oilier farms. And a number of Suburban and Town Properties. '< Also Building Allotments in the Town ships of Eakaia, Tinwald, Waterton, Win slow, etc. Full particulars, terms, etc, furnished on application. vv T. BULLOCK, WANTED Known—Better value than f ever in Boots at Melloe's Zealandia Boot Store. TOYS, Toys, Toys of every description at Stbange's,



BUSINESS NOTICES - : NEW ARRIVALS T (By the Steamer Eangatira) WE have just received the first con signments of Drugs and Druggists Wares, carefully selected in London by Mr Cambridge. We are now using all new Drugs for dispensing. Entrust us with your physiciau's prescriptions, we will dispense them with care and accuracy, using fresh and pure drugs in their com pounding. The Popular Vinegar Essence is again in fun supply, Is fid fora gallon. KpoNGES.-~-The selection is the largest and finest ever shown in Ashburton, prices ranging from Is to 28s each. This quality of sponge is always reserved for the Home trade and seldom exported. Si'ABKr.KT Botti.ee. — The new design, double size, with a syphon tap for drawing off small quantities of aerated water, also 5000 Sparklets and 500 packages of fruit crystals for making delicious fruit drinks. Photographic Cameras. — The Little Nipper No. 3, quarter plate, latest improve ments, a really good snapshot Camera, holds 12 plates, 10s. For the Babies.—Everything is Corona tion. Buy the baby a Coronation Dummy or Soother. Cost 3 9d. Far tho best and lightest yet introduced. Foe the Farmer and Cattle Owner.— We have a useful assortment of instru ments, surh as gags and drenching bits for giving medicines. Probangs for choking, noodles for wounds, enemas, etc. For tor Ladies—(With apologies for placing them last) we have received by ss. Wai mate, some of the prettiest novelties to be found in LDudon in per fumery, brush ware, and articles for the Dressing Table and liulli Eoom. The Ashbnrton Drug Co., Ltd., J. M. CAMBRIDGE, 12 239 Manager.



WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNEUT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas i fitter, BeUhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole atjent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. NOTICE The Great-Eugene Sandow is coming. NOW is the time to buy Developers and Spring Grip Dumb-Bells at HARDLEY BROS. YTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mr s Johnston. Havelock Street. Strawberries & Cream at H Bairstow's- JUST landed - Nice assortment of Choc olates in handbags, gloves, and other fancy boxes very suitable for Xinas presents, at H. Bairstow's. We do all in our power to meet the requirements of our customers in the dining rooms, both by buying tho very best goods and giving best possible attention. 12 31 H. BAIRSTOW. .AJtHbr x AjALi J3ro3. "FT AYE on Sale at their Yards, Bavelock Street, the best Coals and Firewood O N TII E MAIIK ET. A Trial Solicited. Orders Promptly attended to. Christmas Presents. THO M Alf V O U N G, ULSTER BOOT DEPOT, WISHES to Thank his numerous Customers for their patronage during the Sale, and wishes them a Happy Christinas and a prosperous New Year. He wishes to intimate that each purchaser will receive a beautiful Almanac for 1903. Three subjects to choose from. Address—Next to Bank of New Zealand, East Street, Ashburton WANTED KNOWN. "OASTEURISED Mill-, Cream, and Sepa rator Butter from Melrose Dairy, Hamp stead, delivered fresh every day in town. My Dairy is always open for inspection to the public. JOHN OLSEN. To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S CANTERBURY Nelson, Marlborcmgh, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) DIRECTORY, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL : APRIL 1903 : (SECOND YEAR OF PUBLICATION.) TP|EMY 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 Gd. Stone. Son & Co. PEINTEES & PUBLISHERS, Dunedin and Wellington. 10 293 Oh, Yes! Oh, Yes! "TIkTOW is the time for Brass and Enam ±H elled PRESERVING PANS. SANDOW'S DEVELOPERS and Dum bells (Sandow will be here on 24th inst.) Good Cycle Covers at 12s 6d, fitted, guaran i teed for 6 months. The Cheapest Shop in ! Ashburton for Ironmongery and Cooking Utensils.—G. MEDDINS, The People's Ironmonger. i nnOY Land at Strange's, Burnett Street



„ lE. A. FLOWER, Hairdresser and' Tobacconist, EAST STREET. A CHOICE Assortment of G.8.D., Loawo, and other makes of Pipe 3in j stock. Cigarette Holders, Pouches, Pocket Knives, Hair Brushes and Combs, in endless varieties Slazenger'a Tennis Balls and Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, r 15 for fid. Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. H, A. FLOWER, (late F Clark's Tobacconist. MORI ARTY.. BROS., Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, etc., TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. j« SPECIAL to Buyers of Ready-made CLOTHING. —:O:— BEING considerably OVERSTOCKED IN . Boys,' Youths' and Men's READY-HADE ■CLOTHING, WE WILL OFFER During DECEMBER the whole of our stock of these Goods, together with a number of lines IN Bouts and Shoos, AT SPECIAL SALE TRICES. See our Door Display for Bargains ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO. Burnett Street. To the Electors of Ash burton. Another Man in the field. J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, of Tancred Street, HAS decided to stand on the Liberal platform, and would solicit your support and patronage in all branches of the Painting and Decorating Trade. Pictures Framed, Sign.writing a specialty. Call and see the latest: in PAPERS,



BUSINESS NOTICES . UOGL SEASON, 1902-8 WE Shall be represented at the Christcharch and Tiraaru AuctiorfSales, and have made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton, Consignments -will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent on to either Christchurch or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their 'nearest railway station 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 :~ Friediander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. Woolpacka, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Kequisites, supplied at Lowest Eates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows :— Christchurch. Timaru. January 16th, 1903. | January 13th, 1903. I February 19th, 1903. February 25th. 1903. FRIEDLANDER BEOS., LTD. SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS FOE, CHRISTMAS. ANDREW ORR- Is Opening 1 Up a Grand Selection of New Goods for the season] S" ATEST Fashions in Dresses Costumes, and Skirts. i_J 50 Dozen Ladies' Corsets P.D , C.8., W-B , and other makes Ladies' Black Silk Capes, Jackets, &c New Laces, Insertions in Creme, Paris, and White Colours Ladies' Gloves in endless variety 50 Doz. Ladies' Lawn Pocket Handkerchiefs, lovely goods Ladies' Silk Underskirts, also Alpacas and Grass Cloth Fancy Goods, Belts Chataleine Bags, Picnic Baskets Dressing Cases, Hair Brushes, Combs, Purses, &c, &c. Millinery Department —Style and Fashion up-to-date. Dressmaking Department— Giving universal satisfaction. Fit and Style perfect. Having been appointed Sole Agent in Ashburton for the sale of "MODEL" Paper Patterns, manutactured in America from designs created by Parisian and American Artists, and sold in connection' with the New Idea Journal Large stocks to select from. GENTS' SUITS made to measure. Prices and Fit guaran teed, all that can be desired. ANDRE W~ORK.



FAHMS FARMS I HAVE for Sale one of the best Dairy Farms in New Zealand, about 150 ' acres, watered with natural stream, njsar a Factory. In fact everthing is in its favour. A chance rarely met with. Must be sold. Good reasons given for selling. i 314 Acres of Land. Good little farm, situated 14 miles from Ashburton. Low price and easy terms. 50 Acres good land, suitable for dairying, half a mile from factory. Can bo had cheap and on easy terms. 150, 75, 120. 40 Acres good land. Three miles from town. May be sold as a whole or separately. Owner willing to take a low price and easy terms. I have also a number of other Farms and Town Properties on my books for sale at low prices. Having Money to Lend on First and Second Mortgage, I can arrange excep- { tional terms for any of the above, I IMPLEMENTS. One good second-hand Woods' Harvester and Binder.  One McCormick's second hand. Both guaranteed. In good working order. To be had at a bargain, I have the most up-to-date Farm Machi nery in the market. Kindly call at tho Implement Depot, Tancred street, and inspect for yourselves. W. STOBTYER. « _, n Massey-llarris Bicycles TO THE FRONT AGAIN. AT the Invercargill Sports, held on November 10th, they secured 1, 2, 3 in every event on the programme. This is the greatest record in the Austra lasian Colonies,. and was never known before. Call and inspect our latest Models, which are built for strength and speed. Bicycle Depot—EAST STREET. Agent-J. GORDON. The Christmas & Holiday Season Picnic Parties Catered for as per Arrange ment. T^INE Assortment of Confectionery for J_ the Christmas Season opened out. Eirthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Bread made by Montgomery's and Berma line process. C. BEECH, Baker and Pastrycook, TANCRED STREET. CLAKIDG-E'S STABLES, (Late McConnelFs). Tancred Street, Ashburton. BEST accommodation and attention fo Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed , ding and Picnic Parties catered for. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 THERE is no doubt, no possible doubt that Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store is the best Shop to buy your Bop|;s,



I BUSINESS NOTICES. _ MUSIC Singing, Piano, & Harmony ME J. GILLIES—Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Franfcfort * a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10152 Only this season's Tweeds sold- HP ATT f\T2 Qi Burnett Xi3LAJUV/JDuio« Street. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLEE, &c. I "OEGTSTEEED 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 j Arasenes, etc. TANCEED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist. GOLD MEDAL. The McCormick Eeaper & Binder (LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) XIfTAS 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, Bassntt "AND CO." Wills Street, Ashburton. PEIEST, Manager New and Second-hand Furniture and Clothing. HAVING in stock a large assortment of new and second-hand Furniture of every description, Crockery ware and Clothing, the same is being sold at lowest prices. Choice assortment of Toilet Ware just opened out. Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged. F. W. ROBINSON, TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10 289



7 £>/.a*6Wwes j|| ESTABLISHED 1866. Johnson & Couzins, CASHEL STREET, CHEISTCHUECH. (Opposite J. Ballantyne and Co.) Sole Agents for E, H. Brown's Patent Horse Covers, Bequiring no Crupper. Tent, Tarpaulin, and Flag Makers. Oil skin Clothing Manufacturers, Canvas Ducks, Calicoes, Cricket Nets, Fishing Nets, and everything connected with the Trade. Wholesale and Eetail. Tents, Marquees, Tarpaulins and Flags on Hire. Letters and Telegrams from Country cus tomers receive prompt attention. 12 40 i 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 j Auction. We have just received new season's supply of WOOLPACKS (in all sizes), SEAMING | TWINES, MANUEES, TUENIP j 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. j "tTf. GIBSON Manager LT T ~XT Is THE 1 JLj I BEST "■£? STARCH USE NO OTHER Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepeis throughout the colony.



WISE Fathers and Mothers if you want to save money buy your Boys' -and Girls' School Boots at Mei<lob's Zealandia tfqot Store, *



BUSINESS NOTICES. NATIONAL MOETGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND., LIMITED. Capital subscribed ... ,£1,000,000 , Paid and Called Up ... .£200,000- EeserveFund ... ... .£32,500 ffiHE abore Company Wg to notify to JL their Clients and the Public that it has been decided io add to their business a COMMISSION AND AUCTIONEERING DEPAETMENT, and -will from the Ist October last be prepared to undertake Sales by Auction or Private Treaty of LAND, LIVE STOCK, WOOL, FEOZEN 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. ASHBUETON. 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, Tinwaid and Methven regular fixtures. We 3hall 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. MAETIN, Manager. H. S. BOURN, Auctioneer. WOOL SEASON 1902-3. rnHE NATIONAL MOETGAGE and X AGENCY COMPANY of N.Z., Ltd., having made special arrangements at their Aldington Stores to receive and show Wool, are now prepared to receive Clips for the season's sales. Please consign wool for local sale, — "NATIONALMOETGAGE, Co., Addi'ng ton." Note—Wool for direct shipment consign, "NATIONAL MOETGAGE, Co., Lyttel ton." _■ 11243 WOOL. WOOL. Christchurch Sale Dates. THIED SALE—FRIDAY, January 16th, 1903 FOURTH SALE—THURSDAY, February 19th, 1003 11. MATSON & CO. their services to the Wool growers of the Ashburton County. They will make Cash Advances, free of Com mission, at Lowest Eates of Interest, against Wool placed in their hands for Sale during the ensuing season. Consign Wool to — "MATSON'B, Addington." All single Bales, such as Locks, Pieces, mixed Fleeces, etc., consign to "MATSON'S, Christchurch." To Sheep Growers & Owners. We should be glad if those who have Sheep to Sell, or wish to buy, would for ward particulars to us, and prices required " Subject to sales," or make your wants known to us. With our large connection extending over the whole of 2|ew Zealand We feel confident that we are in 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 STEEET Christchurch If 3'ou wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USB ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere. "\MTE have the pleasure|to notify our i 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 EEMAIN AS BEFOEE. Islington Clients have won the Highest Honours at the Winter. Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations for Eoots and Grain exhibited at their Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions. NI COLL BROS.; DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBUETON. I



BUSINESS NOTICES. COALS! COALS GOALS 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 ! TEY IT ! TEY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somere Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. I ■ TO Those about to marry, and to those already married. Study economy by purchasing your furniture at W. & M. Baker's Warehouse, Havelock Street. Just received, a consignment of Wicker Chairs in latest shapes and designs; also Bamboo Tables. In stock all kinds of bed steads and bedding; Suits of drawing and dining-room furniture made to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials 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. Wedding and Picnic Parties catered for. Charges Moderate. J. NEWMAN, Proprietor. 11 209 BAKER BROS. Complete Furnisliliigr. WANTED .TO SELL. 3100 Acre, 5 200 to 300 acre dairy farms on very easy terms. Also 277 acres only .£2OO cash required. Apply F. Brooking, Agent, Stratford, TaranaM, IX7 ANTED to Let—3oo acre Dairy Farm V V close to School and Factory. Term 4 years. Bent 12s Cd per acre. Purchasing clause if required. Apply at once. F. BROOKING; Land Agent Stratford, Taranaki. fa T. GEO BG X JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats AEE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. OR! WILL buy you a sound second hand Bicycle at G. H. Carson's, Eclipse Cycle Works.



WANTED Known —That J Moison begs to apologise to the public for not advising them before this of the arrival of his splendid assortment of Xmas Goods, of varied shapes and styles in Boots and Shoes, that will surprise his new and old customers. Discount for cash to all. "In the Working Department nothing butbest sole leather used, and tanned to his order. Best workmen kept. Anyone will-tell you that J.M. sells the best article and does the best work. Near Court House, East Street, Ashburton. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. IT PAYS, it pays to buy your Boots at Mellor's Zealandia. Boot Store. Good Bluchers 5s lid 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 WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty - JUST fancy Mellor is Selling bis Boots and Shoes 2sin*,the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. HENEY GAENEE, late Woollen Milte, gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, "West Street. Give him a trial. 9 8 WAN TED Known—Wonderful value in Boots and Shoes at Jas. Mellor's, Tancred Street... ■ • WANTED Known—That we are,sole agents for the N.Z. Acetylene Gas ! lighting Company. Carbide quoted in, lib i to 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylene i lighting.—Hardley Bros. 10102. IT is a well-known fact that Jas Mellor can give much better value I in Boots and Shoes than any other Shop in j Ashburton. I OJHEEP Shears! Sheep Shears! T.U.S >O and 8.8. A., 3s 6d; Turkey and Wash ita Stones at prices that c&nnot be beaten. —Hardley Bros. IF you want real good Boots then try Mellor's, the ch^irest Shop in Asn burton. -^ jj X>ATTY Pan baking powder wants on iJI trial without prejudice, two patty i pans or nothing. WANTED KNOWN — Farmers' Good Shooter Boots only 10s 6d. Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WHY not try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store for Boots and Shoes Great value at Mellor's. WANTED Known - Special Value in Boots and Shoes at "Mellob's, I Zealandia Boot Store CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henry Garner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. "OATTY Pan baking powder, the grea Jl novelty, two patty tins for nothing From all Grocers.