The Future of South Africa.

IMPOKTANT SPEECH BY MR C HAM BE RL UN.

The Colonial Secretary, returning to tLo House of Commons on Tuesday, July 29th, for the first time since his recent accident, was welcomed with a warmth, and effusion which were indeed remarkable, seeing that the cheers, about the sincerity and cor diality of which there could bo no question, came not only from the Ministerialists, but from every quarter of the House, and Radi cals and Nntiomilists vied with each other in the. fervour and abandon of thoir wel- : coining demonstration. The right hon. ; gentleman, who was naturally enough a | littlo paler than usual, soon losb himself in the contemplation of the order of the day, a copy of which, after he had shaken hands and exchanged a few words with Mr Bal four, ho at once appropriated. His forehead bore unmistakable traces of his recent mis fortune, for right across, almost from temple tp temple, was a livid red scar show ing the extent cf the wound he had re ceived. Questions having been disposed of, the House went into Committee of Supply, and on the vote for the Colonial Office the leader of the Opposition spent some forty minutes , , in paving the way for Mr Chamberlain's . eagerly-expected statement concerning j South African affairs. | Mr Chamberlain, who spent nn hour and . five minutes in replying, began in a low j voice. Rut as he went on, all the old j i strength of his voice returned, and every , syllable was heard in the remotest corner j of the Chamber. Alluding to the con- ' ference's between himself and the Colonial ■ Premiers, he" excused himself from going ' into details. The conferences were in the nature of those international conferences : which led to treaties and could not bo given : to the public, but only their conclusions. • They were of a confidential nature, but no results could be acted upon without the • authority of the House of Commons. He '. could only say for the present that the one ' spirit which animated all the members of the conferences was based on the desire to draw closer together the various members of the Empire, and (quoting a phrase which Sir Henry had used) tbere would be "no forcing or rushing," either in the colonies or here, and no attempt made to go one step further than would be sanctioned by the state of feeling here and in the colonies. He did not believe the conferences would be without result even in his own time. /

Then he proceeded to answer some of the . questions asked about South Africa. He saw no good in going back upon the past, ' but as to the future he would be glad to receive any suggestions, and he even solicited all the assistance which hon. gentlemen opposite might be prepared to give. He justified the proclamation against the Boers by its results, and at- ; tributed to it a large share in producing peace, for the Boers found it well to con- j sider their position when threatened with ■ the loss of their property and estates. Ho j assured the House that the Government j would endeavour, in the fullest meaning of ', the words, to keep faith with those who bad j surrendered, and he explained that a Crown > Colony government had now been estab- j lished in the strictest form, and the next i step would be to add to the official elemeuc a non-official element. One great object of . the Government was to relieve themselves of a tremendous burden and excessive responsibility, and to abolish Crown Colony : government as soon as possible, setting up in its place one of those free governments in i which all Britons have so great a confidence. ' But they were not going to be " hustled," and he believed that in the end the desired result would be "reached much sooner than was generally expected. No more favourably commencement could possibly have been made ; but there must be no risking of one recurrence of those things from which we had now escaped. He defended the em ployment of Englishmen in the work of the new administration of the colonies, and quoted a Boor General as haviDg said to , him " We would rather have them than men of our own blood and race whom wo ' < should distrust." , i I He went on to deal with the question of , taxation. He admitted that there were

■ many complicated questions involved here, and he showed a determined hostility to the idea that a vindictive policy should be pur- ' sued towards the capitalists, and that the cold mines should he heavily taxed. Many of the capitalists had nothing to do with the mines, which were owned by sharehol- CT3 who were 7iot wealthy, ar.d he contended that if the mines were too Iwivily taxed\ the inines would be to" kill the goose which laid the golden eggs." Still, if we had been at war with another nation, we should have demanded an indemnity at the j close of the war, and he did not soe why something of the same sort should not bo demanded from the annexed colonies, which ! ought to pay a fair proportion of the cost of the war. ! More in sorrow than in anger he protested agaiust the action of the leader of the Opposition in censuring Lord Milner : and he highly praised that noble lord, amid load cheers, as " as n great'public servant." We differed from him, it is true continued Mr Chamberlain) upon an important point. That does not in the slightest degree lessen our confidence in him that he will curry out the policy which we have instructed him to \ pursue, and we believe that there is no one who can give that policy so much effect nnd emphasis as he can. We do not look to the past—we look to the future, and for the future we regard Lord Milner as the most effective instrument in our possession— (cheers)—and we hopo that the House of Commons will extend to him the considera tion and confidence whhjh we are so glad to show. . | We have no intention, we have no desire, : that the Boers, our former foes, should break \ with all their old traditions. We desire ; I that they should preserve all the best \ i characteristics of their race. We hope that ' ' they will shake hands with us, that they j ! will bury the animosities which have existed : I and that they will co-operate with usin ( j securing the prosperity of South Africa | under a flag which, whatever may be said of i us, has at all events protected differences of ; raco, differences of religion—differences of i language, and which will secure for all those ■ who areunder it peaceful enjoyment of their industry and the blessings of evon-handed ! justice. (Loud cheers.) i

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox for the Proprietor, Robert Bati*; its his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. WEDNESDAY, September 24, 19Q2,

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER Hy 1902



It is only on th« use of Wolfe's t - Sohnapps that it ought to be jj judged. \ 1 ¥ou be tf)e judge. Every bottle of Wolfe's Schnapps contains an honest preparation or Juniper Berries and select Barley. If you need a stimulant that will brace a tired body or clear n tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS—not a false stimulant but a builder up of vital forces. 2fou take noSlisß. Better not take anything than accept a substitute for this slept- | ing old tonic. Imital'ous are pufj out for one purpose only—to make ' big profitf-they are absolutely worthless. | SBuyW6oleS3otiles\ Look for the name, and acct--i.it A only bottles with the ol | Udolpho VVolfe on the label. |



BUSINESS NOTICES. j 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 Coal Merchants. ""* j Price—l7s per Ton afc Mount Somers ! Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. -OEGISTERED TEACHER OP MUSIC -lA; a ... 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 doea not; fail in any point. Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist.



FOU WATCHES, CLOCKS, 1, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO Q. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker and Jewellex, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ash burton. —Repairs a Specialty — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with.



WOOF, WOOL. IF not already a staunch client of ours we hope you soon will be. We want your biasiness. We assert that every man should adhere to his own trade, as one cannot successfully cope with ten or twelve different classes of business. If he attempts it someone's interests must suffer. Our business is the STOCK AND WOOL BUSINESS. We have been brought up to it, and it is well known that we are Experts. We do not care what other firms do. We assert that we can show better averages than anyone else. Do not be led away or coerced into the belief that anyone can sell—such is not the case.



Firstly—A man must be a judge of what he is selling. Secondly—He must be in touch with values. Thirdly—He must have the confidence of the buyers. Fourthly—He must have discretionary ability, Fifthly—He must be capable of advising his clients. Finally—We assert that you cannot make an auctioneer. It is a gift, and good men are not procurable.



i Have any of your Neighbours Told , You that the Greatest S.'ile of Eeliablo ' Cycles ever held in New Zealand is under j . way at John Orb and Co.'s, sole New Zea- i I lnn'd agents for the celebrated easy running j j Waverley Cycles. In order to celebrate the j ' salo of 1000 Waverloy Cycles, John Orr ! and Co. are offering six Ladies' and six ; Men's Machines at the extremely low price . of .£l6 10s, complete with lamp and boll. These are not old model machines, but the ; Latest 1902 Waverleys, and as this offer I only remains open for two weeks you cannot afford to delay. The Waverley is no now machine of which you know nothing but one that has stood the test of time and wear, and there are hundreds _of Waverleys in use at the present time which, have been ridden by their fortunate owners i many thousands of miles over all kinds of j country, good and bad, at a cost of next to j nothing for repairs. Bear this in mind, j the sale only lasts two weeks. ! The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest I moneymakers for the poor man, rich man ' farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, i chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, I and each one means a profit with hardly '■ any work. Seed for our catalogue . We sell on cash or time payments, and can give yoa real assistance when you need it. The 1 advice and help of our expert always at your service. We keep the best of every thin for the poultry yard.—Advt. } Worms undermine Children's Constitut ons. Use Wade's Worm Pig s, Is boxes. If you have Pneumatic Tyres you must have a reliable article, otherwise they are ! a constant source of annoyance. Consider ! iug that the IDEAL TYRE costs no more I than the average price, it is hardly to be ! wondered that this brand has become so deservedly popular.—Advt. Never despair ! The worst Cough or Cold j will succumb to the influence of TUSSI CUEA. Try it Smoke New Vsnrr ' Lovely Ties and Sunshades at Stbange's



Do not run away with the idea that any- ' one can Bell. Our experience is that per haps it is all very well on a rising market, but all markets are not rising ones, and the rery one to which your consignment may como forward niight be a weak one, and you may lose enough on that sale to amply ( justify four securing the services of the j best man. We look after all consignments \ us though they were our own, our clients ! being our first and only consideration. You j can rely upon prompt payments, personal j supervision, caretui valuations, and no i sacrifices, therefore hesitate no longer, send your consignments to<H. JMATSON and Co., i Addington., Ashburton representative— ! David Tkojias. j Wool Packs, Grain Sacks, Twine, Berger's j Branding Compound supplied afe lowest; current rates. j



Cash advances made against the Growing Clip either for Lecal Sale or Shipment up to any amount. We are the local Agents for Messrs H. Dawson and Co., Wocl Brokers, London. H. MATSON AND CO. Every person who has;tried TUSSICUBA says the same thing. It is absolutely infallible in all oases.



If you are young, you naturally ap j^o§§r¥*Z, ™W If you are ol<i ' WwMteM^ fij wliy a PPear so ? Iti^yt^iiL / Ayer's Hair Vigor V^s^^^'l' "^Z will surely restore IPyiSiil 7°™* color to your gray hair, and will give to it all tlio the scalp clean and healthy, entirely free from dandruff. And it makes the hair grow thick and long. This is because it is a hair food, giving to the hair just what it needs to make it grow as nature in tended. There's a pleasure in offering to you such a preparation; while you will cer tainly feel a sense of security in using something that others have used for half a centtu-y. Do not be deceived by cheap imita tions which will only disappoint you. Make sure that you get the genuine Ayer's Hair Vigor. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., LoweSl, Mass., U.S.A. BUSINESS NOTICES. ""ciARLES BEEC^ 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 Don't Forget ff O Call at ARG-YLE BROS, and order I your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, •) NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and C on hand. MOUNT SOMERS J Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. Mijsia ' — « Singing, Piano, & Harmony MX J. GILLIES begs 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 (Laniperti 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. Address:—Care Mrs Pilbeow, Cameron Street. 7 28 R. CLARK, CARRIAGE PAINTER, TPIVE Years with A. GKHowland, Christ- I church ; seventeen years with J. R. and F. and 11. Steel. The present is an excellent time to have your Vehicle Painted, etc.,. in first clas3 stylo. Lowest prices. Charges consistent with good workman ship. All leather work attended to. i A Trial Solicited. Address —Opposite Church of England, Tanored Street West. ! <3btfO for ato«7«- JUST arrived—Case Sample Clothing, contains Men's and Boys' Suits, Trousers and Knickers, Vests, Shirts, etc. Bought at 15s in the £, for immediate sale. Single article at wholesale price. All plain figures. W. H. PEARCE, ; Cash Draper and Clothier. "13 EMNAN't'S and odd lines to be cleared J&\) Cheap to make room for new goods. W. H. PEARCE, Draper. Corner Burnett and East Streets. y OVELY Laces 4fd and 6|d. Lot JIJ trimmed Aprons (soiled) from Is 4d Hem stiched Handkerchiefs 6 for Is. W.TL PEARCE ; Cash Draper & Clothier. : ":- ' ?- r -- ?'i VI 'V '■ '■• 4 ''■ !2 ? t '% l\ r. .i V k)-' ''^ i v i:> .«■ it r,^ i£*<.: is ••>. =362,000-= , Yes, it's a Lot. "DUT that is the number of McCOEMICK 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 mjnute 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. fcmoke New Venus



The King is Crowned, j But your soles are not all SOLED, and T. YOUNG, Ulster Cash Boot Shop, Tancred street, HiS not sold all his splendid stock of Boots and Shoes. He can still supply all varieties at all prices. Bespoke work and Eepairs made a ■p"U*'T. YOUNG, Cash Boot Depot, Tancred Street. the" Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd |3 olict Holders are hereby notified that Mr Henry Stephenson has been appointed Local Agent at Ash burton, vice Mr William Stonyer. © The Society is now issuing Policies con aining new and attractive features guaranteed bonuses, etc., full particulars of which may be obtained on application to Henry Stephenson, Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. E. Walton, I 7 110 District Manager, Christchurch. Choice Blpusings at Strange's. t



BUSINESS NOTICES. . PISE! FIRE! FIRE! E hereby beg to tender our sincere thanks to our numerous cus tomers'lorttheir most liberal support during the last 15 years, and^for their kindly sympathy since our disastrous fire. We also beg to notify that we have again resumed work in the new Hall (opposite our Warehouse), kindly placed at our disposal by T. Bullock, Esq., (during the building of our new premises), where we hope still to merit your valued support, and where we intend shortly to open out our salvage stock for immediate sale, where you 'may expect some tremendous bargains in Household Furnishings. We Remain, Yours Very Truly, T. H. UN DRILL & CO., General House Furnishers, TANCEED STEEET. W. H. COLLINS & CO., FOR j A RTISTS 1 Materials, White' Lead, Genuine Linseed Oils, Dry Colors, Hematite, Whiting, Tacks, Tape, Varnish, Knotting, Terebine. GLASS. . '' Sheet Glass, Mirror Glass, Plate Glass, Glaziers' Diamonds. Hammers, Lacquers, Glue, Painters' Brushes, and Scrim. W, H. COLLINS & CO., Signwriters, House Decorators, and Painters. SALES ARE] ALL THE RAGE. Special Reductions :o: —— Special Reductions NICHOLAS &PICKFOBD INVITE COMPARISON OP VALUES. Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, Is6d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, 4s, 4s 6d, ss, 5s 6d. ._ Childrensj from 8d per pair. School Boots from 5s per pair. Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s 6d to 18s Gd per pair ! Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s Gd to 18s 6d per pair Gent's Balmorals from 10s, strong Shooters from 9s 9d PLEASE to remember we hold an Extensive Stock of High-Class Boots, Shoes, and Slippers of every description. Prove our prices. Boys and Girls Boots a specialty. Our Motto is—" Small Profits and Quick Returns." NICHOLAS &PICKFORD, EAST STEEET, ASHBUETON, I Pure TgAS of FINEST Quality!! I JLs&a Brand *&®® ! These Teas are blends ol absolutely the FINEST TEAS PROCURABLE. I J%iltlßi- ... I 111 1 Each Brand is ot rSifferent character and 1 flavour but of I^I^fEST Quality. I COLOMBO.. 1Q I \ss^ Brand. Pure Geylon 1 \J I Ask your Grocer for these well-known I Brands ot Teas and ... I~_ ACCEPT NO OTHER,



S. ICoSSKSBT, T>ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, JtS Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold'security. Sale. Sale. Of Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes, Pipes, Cigarette Holders, etc, HAVING Bought all stock from Mr F. Clark at a Great Eeduction for Cash, I am going to give the public the benefit of same by selling all Goods at .Ridiculously Low Prices. Pipes from 3d, Cigarettes 3 packets for Is, Walking Sticks from 4d, Pocket Knives from 6d. Collar Studs, Links, Tobacoo Pouches, etc., for next to nothing. Now's Your Time—Don't Forget, at H. A. FLOWER'S, (late F Clark's) Tobacconist and Hairdresser, East Street ~ THE REASON WHY. THE reason of a certain business firm here selling articles at almost irresistible prices is attributed to the fact of the principals being thorough tradesmen. The above, needless to say, refers to the firm of Moriaktt Bbos., cabinetmakers, etc, Tancred Street._ Stbange's for value in Boots and Shoes.



STUD NOTICES TXOESE Cards and Horse Receipt Books printed at the Mail and Guardian Office with neatness and despatch, at moderate prices. TO Stand the Season at Ashburton, and travel the surrounding districts THE CELEBRATED 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— £4> 4s each mare. Groomage fee ss, to be paid at time o£ 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.J For Full Pedigree, see Cards. ' Tebms.—.£s ss, payable on or before January, Ist, 1903; Groomage Fee ss, payable at time of service. MANGAN AND WILSON, 9 3 Proprietors, Riccarton. mHE Imported Thoroughbred Stallion BENZOIN Will stand at Buccleuch during this season A perusal of his pedigree will show he is one of the best bred horses in the Southern Hemisphere. i Touchstone 14 24 10 % 1 Beeswing Dr Syntax 37 •g 53 Tomboys dam I || Tata-.rU gj*^ °* w " Miss S lion Cowl a g Belle liame I S JO " l'he Baron 24 3 5 ■? Stockwellß Pocaboptaa «• 2 . ,„ Melbourne 1 "j. pqj Bhnkßonny Qu en Mary 52; S 1 fcgOihndolS Touchst^ r\ E I-2 Eulcey Euclid 7 £S "* ™ — ', — T~°~ the Baro" a 4 £5 g.2 R. taplan 8 Pocah.mtai Wo M« vir,» V Melbourne2s prj .1 M V Ahce Sw?ct Hawthorn S & 5 LordGoughl2 Qattagiia > I Irritation B Truinpa 2 X Patienca ~% —— ithuriela ►Jo ™ Longbow 21 Mi a Bowo 1 gj Legerdemain ' gg^gT, 2 ."stockwellS g^T^_ f I Braxe Ofs T™ Pr l 8 H Queen Ma y For full particulars apply to R. Armstrong, Groom in charge, or E. GATES, 9 59 Mount Somers. TO TRAVEL the Ashburton, 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.) Tebms.—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 IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. fTtHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION WARRINGTON, By GortOH^Mountain Lilly. Warrington's numerous good perfor mances and the record time he has put up, 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 in the Hinds and Maj field Districts, The Clydesdale Stallion, GLENWYE For terms and particulars, apply to T. DRENNAN, 9 215 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 Tho Conqueror—dam Jess by Sir Colin. For terms and particulars, apply to 9 249 A. FORSYTH, Elgin. TO Stand at Winslow This Season, and Travel 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 J one of the fastest horses of the many good j ones bred on Grove Farm. ! FEEs.—Season, £3 3s; half-guarantee, .£4 4s; groomage fee ss. For further particulars, apply to 9 247 R. BURNETT, Winslow. THE AMERICAN -VX7ILL TRAVEL the Methven, Alford Tt Forest, and Mount Somers Dis- J 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 ; .£2 10s the season, payable at first service. A. McFARLANE, 9 150 Springburn. A MAN chooses a girl because she is nice and different from other girls. The same good reason applies to the Choice Blouse Goods now being exhibited i>y Messes Mitchell and Turner in such satisfying variety. Wanted Known—That TUSSICURA is thoroughly reliable in all complaints of Throat, Lungs, and Bronchial Tubes. Smoke New Venus



I BUSINESS NOTICES. f CENTRAL HOTEL, j ASHBURTON. | W. H. DARDIS 77 ... Proprietor. BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. Free Stabling. 8 246 ASHBURTON HOTEL. J. MULLAN. Proprietor. /"CENTRALLY situated. Good aceomoda \j tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales of the best brands only. , Tree Stabling. 8 287 Mount Somers Hotel. W. J. A; CLAY, Proprietor HAVING Purchased this well known . Hotel, I aru now prepared to receive Visitors and the General Public. Best Accommodation. Every attention given. Only the Best Brands of Wines, Spirits, I and Ales kept. 8 57 Somerset Hotel, ASHBUETON. HP HE first part of the above Hotel is now j JL completed and ready to receive visitors. It is fitted up with all the latest improve ments. Every Bedroom has a Patent Ventilator. Hot and cold water to Baths and Lava tories. Hot and cold Shower Baths. Visitors can rely* on receiving every comfort. JAMES LANE, Proprietor. 8277 ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. \/| E A, WHITAKEE, late manager of i.VI Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience. Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton River' WHERE TO STAY. IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOREY'S TEKMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Eailway Station.) F. W. MILLWAED, ... Licensee. THIS popular Hotel is now under new management as above, and offers special inducement to families and visitors desiring the comforts of a home in Christ church. The building is of brick and stone, and the rooms are lofty and spacious. Night a.nd day porters in attendance. Speight's Prize Ales on Draught. j All Telegrams and Letters receive prompt attention. Telephone 795. Terms 8s per day; £2 2s per week. 7 230 . Cafe De Paris Hotel, Cashbl Street, CHRISTCHUECH. THIS First-class Hotel, after undergoing extensive alterations and refurnish in on most modern lines, is NOW OPEN TO RKCEIVE VISITORS and TOURISTS, who will find Every Comfort and Con venience. Hot and Cold Shower Baths. Electric Light. Wines, Spirits, Beers, and Cigars of the Best Quality. Teems : 5s 6d per day; 35s per week. 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor. IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE Only this season's Tweeds sold. ! ' ' ' ' j rp ATT IW? Q Burnett Xif-XJuL/J-V^ Street. LONDON BUTCHERY TANCEED STREET. HAVING taken over the Business of the late Sam. E. Burnard, as from Ist July, instant, I beg to inform all my Friends, and Customers of the late Pro prietor, that I will carry on the Butchery Business in above Premises, and trust the support extended to me in the past will be continued. Quality and punctuality guaranteed. Families waited on Daily. W. H. EOBINSON Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Race Cleaner can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Eace, according to order. F. W. PAGE, Chertsey. _____ Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Eanfurly. \ VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting «__, the Growth of the Hair aud removing Scurf and Dandruff. This is not a new preparation, but the Proprietor being requested to put it within reach of everyone, has had it; placed throughout New Zealand, and it can now be obtained locally from all Chemists, Storekeepers, and Hairdressers, etc., or direct from the Manufacturer—EDWAßD ILES, Ladies 5 and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, Princes StreeVDunedin. i Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from I White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Geraldine. 8 128 STANDISH AND PREECE t Photographers under the Eoyal patronage ■ of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio High Street, Christchurch.



BUSINESS NOTI6ES HALMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. "POR Portraiture, Landscape, And Enlargements. MODERATE CHARGES. TRY ~ H. P. MADDEN FOR Up-to-date Confectionery. i Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, Genoa Cake, Sultana Cake Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, Etc, Eto. A choice assortment always on band. 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 KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE WINDOWS OF STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, This Week. A GREAT Gathering of Good Guinea BOOTS for Men now showing. LLEWELLYN OWEN, ( M.C.S.M. Certificated and Registered Teacher. QTUDENTS prepared for any Musical CT Examination held in -New Zealand. AH branches of Music taught. Candidates presented at Examinations 137; average marks gained, 94 per cent. THE Rapid 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. PATTY Pan bakiDg 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 Bootsj? Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get; good value at Mellor's. MHfTHAT prize takers for pastry use VV Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty COME and have look at our New Good*. .They are the best value ever offered in Ashburton.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. " ".■;'•;-■ PATTY Pan baking powder,, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. j ,t WANTED Known-Best ammunition Depot in Ashburton is Hakdlet Bbos. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without] prejudice, '^o^tty pans or nothing. WANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan Drill; guaranteed in good otdet, 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* Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Store. HP HE up-to-date Boot Shop, MbliLor's L Zealandia Boot Store. This season's goods ai ye magnificent, and well worth a trial. mRY the Eapid Shirt Gloss, it will save JL 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 Reasonable 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 hia success. Repairing done at once. Best Sole Leather used. —Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton. ■» WANTED -Poultry for Export in any quantities.—W. Stonteb, Tancrea Street. ~ 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. WE are Specialists in the art of dressing economically and well. If you are not already a customer, it will probably be to our mutual advantage to become acquain ted. Bear this ia mind before selecting your Spring dress.—Mitchell ANDiToRNER TTTANTED everyone to know that Jas \ « Mellor is opening up his new stock of American Boots. They are tip-top Goods and well worth a trial.