Coldstream Road Board.

i A meeting of the Coldstream Eoad Board was held in the Lowclift'u Schoolroom on ; Saturday last. Present—Mepsrs J. Stud- ' holme, jnr (chairman), E. H. Dobson,M. G. | Rich, and P. R. Denrden. | EALING KOADS. ! The Chief Engineer for roads forwarded a copy of an Order in Council, declaring ceitain roads near Eaiing eloped. Tlie Ashlurlon County Council also for warded a copy of a resolution consenting to the closing of these roads. Thh Chairman reported that the fencing of tho new road had been completed, and the position of the finger posts altered to npre.e with the new lines of road opensd. Tho Clerk was instructed to call the at lentit-u of :i settler to the fact that portions of his fence wero on the road line, and that he would be held responsible for any acci dent that might occur in consequence. GO USE ON KOAD. Mr Dearden wrote, stating that he de-. clined to clear gorse from Waipuna road uulees tho Board's solicitor altered the opinion he had given on this subject. It was decided that the Board take legal proceedings to compel Mr Dearden to com ply with the Board's order, and that the Chairman be empowered to employ such counsel as he may see fit after the c pira tion of one week. EOADS. Messrs Hanrner and Bridge wrote in re ply to the clerk that they had altered the pega on North Hinds road, and that the road near Mr Gidding's was now in its proper place.—The Clerk stated he would have a ford put in on this road as soon as he could get someone to do the work. The Clerk was instructed to inspect and report on a wire fence alleged to have been erected across a road near Hinds township. BOAD MACHINE. On the motion of Mr Rich, the Chairman was empowered to make arrangements, if | possible, with the Longbeach Board Board for a trial of its road machine in forming a portion of a road. - On the motion of Mr Studholme, it was decided that the Clerk make enquiries of the various Road Boards u^iing the Ameri can Champion Road Machine, as to its suo cess or otherwise in forming new roads, and cost as compared with scoop work, and that the question of purchase be postponed for farther information. Mr Studholme obtained leave to with draw his motion in reference to the pur chase of a road roller, as he understood there was a prospect of a roller being brought into the district by a private owner. Ao application to have Crowe's road rolle 1 by a traction engine was huld over. WAIPUNA EOAD. Mr Dearden was granted leave to with draw his notice of motion to close Waipuna road. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to about .£ls were passed, and the Board adjourned.

The Disabled Samuel Plimsoll.

Per Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Gisbobne, October 6 Much anxiety was felt in Gisborne on Sunday night in regard to the barque Samuel Plimsoll, owing to the suddenness with which the storm came on. The light house keeper at Bast Island reported that this afternoon the Samuel Plimsoll was sighted south of East Island, running before the southerly wind. He could not then see tho Hawea, which had taken her in tow from Gisborne. Later on, the Hawea came in sight and succeeded in getting the barque in tew again. They then headed for the south. At 4.30, Port Awahui re ported that the two vessels had passed on their way south. The wind was then southwest, blowing strong strong, and the vessels were making very slow headway. At 5.35 p.m. East Cape reported moderate south-westerly brcezo, sea decreasing off Gisborne. The sea is now moderate.

Earthquake Records.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph - Copyright Wellington, October 6 The Government siesuiograph at Wel lington recorded the Guatemala earthquake on "September 23rd. The tremors began at five minutes thirty-six seconds past 7 a.m., New Zealand time, and the movements lasted for over five hours. The rnnxiumui shock was at forty-four minutes thirty-six seoond3 past 8 a.m. on the satne day._ The displacement was not so great as in the case of the earthquake on April 19th last, | when so much damage was done. The j siesinograph also recorded an earthquake i on September 22nd of almost equal inten sity to that of September 23rd. The tremors began at ton minutes fifty-four seconds past 1 p.m., and lasted for .about four seconds and a half. Mr Hogben, who is in charge of the instrument, believes that the shocks of September 22nd were those which were reported from Turkestan.

Suva News.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph - Copyright. Wuva., Oct. 6 The purser (Mr Synie) of the steamer Kia Ora, is missing. It is thought he is drowned. Lever Bros, intend to to establish a mill at Suva. [Lever Bros., are proprietors of the soap works at Port Sunlight, Birken head, England.] ! The Suva Legislature sits on Thursday,

Accident to Crown Prince of Greece.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Athens, October 1. The Crown Prince of Greece was motor ing, and while avoiding a cariage, he was j thrown into a ditch, and cut about the eye. { He is progressing favourably.

Leipziger Bank Frauds

Berlin, October G j The Imperial Tribunal, revising the ! Leiziger Bank judgment, acquitted Dodel, the President of the Board of Supervision, for breach of trust, and Exner for breach of i trust and fraud. The judgment in other respects was quashed. The case will again be sent to a jury.

Coal-Miners Disputes.

London, Oct. 5 The Intercolonial Mercantile _ Marine ', Company announce the purchase in Eng land of 5*1,000 tons of domestic coal to bo used in relieving the Buffering poor \n I America and for supplying the public in- { stitutions. President Roosevelt continues j I his efforts to mediate on the basis of the j miners' return to work on the understand- j i ing that Congress considers their grievan- \ \ Cea' Paris, Oct. 6 j Twenty thousand miners are on strike at < Pasdecalais, j

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox for the Proprietor, Robebt Bell, at his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. TUESDAY, October 7, 1902,

THE ASHBURTON GUABDIAN: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1902



/Kj Jtis §ood. R Mjl^t is a sure and qukk \jf remedy for many .;■ 1 // things. S&owel disorders 7 I (hi Stomacd troubles, 17 II ailments of tse Kidneys B // and SBladder. I Wolfe's M SednappsH \ 7t Beips in eases of I a]| Uldeumatism. 1 Ij Jt clears tfe SBlood— 1 \\ tdrougd tde Kidneys. I \S\ §)ont aeeept any \j\ \\ substitute. ¥ou must stj '. iXJj get tde genuine. fc^ BUSINESS NOTICES^ £78 181 J59. JUST arrived—Case Sample Clothing, contains Men's and Boys' Suits, Trousers and Knickers, Vests, Shirts, etc. Bought afr 153 in the £, for immediate sale. Single article at wholesale price. All plain figures. V * W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper and Clothier. . i REMNANTS and odd lines to be cleared Cheap to make room for new,goods. j W. H. PEARCE, Draper. Corner Burnett and East Streets. ! LOVELY Laces 4sd and 6Jd. Lot trimmed Aprons (soiled) from Is 4d Hem stiohed Handkerchiefs 6 for Is. : W. IT. PEARCE Cash Draper & Clothier. ■TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. j Mrs Johnston. Hatelock Street. Don't Forget fl O Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, *) NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and ( on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Westport and Newcastle Slack. ! Orders Promptly attended to. The Sing is Crowned, But your soles are not all B)LED, and T YOUNG, Ulster Cash Boot Shop, Tancred street, HAS not sold all hi 3 splendid stock of Boots and Shoes. lie can still supply all varieties at all prices. Bespoke work and Repairs made a specialty". r. V o 17 -i a, Cash Boot Depot, Tancred Street. j 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, j Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. . ■ Among3t others we have the following properties for Sale by Private Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres Mayfield ... 872 acres, leasehold . Mayfield .. 9G7 „ Hackthorno ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Rangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ j Hinda ... 1500 „ Coldßtream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 „' Ealing ... 595 „ Westerfwld ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON I Manager OUR FIRST CONSIGNMENTS op ■ SPUING : : : GOODS Are Now Being Opened —:O:— SOMETHING new in every department, our Prints being especially attractive. 2000 Yards at 4^d per yard, and warranted fast colors One Shilling in the Pound Discount allowed on all Cash Purchases ASHBURTON DRAPERY 00.



j^j ;_;■_ ._ 5 If you have Pneumatic Tyres you must j have a reliable article, otherwise they are ; a constant source of annoyance. Consider ing that the IDEAL TYRE c<->sts no more than the average price, it is hardly to be < wondered that this brand has become so ] deservedly popular.—Advt. j The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest monevisakers for the poor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and each one means a profit with hardly auy work. Seed 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- ,; thin for the poultry yard.—Advt,



I 9 ; Signs. ' j | Do jou know these tell ialo signs <. and what they mean ? j Do your lungs pain you ? ' Are they weak and delioats ? Do you have a stubborn cough ? : Are you Bubjeot to colds thai j " hang on ? " la your throat sore and inflamed ? Are you losing flesh ? Does your head ache ? These symtoms call for quick relief if you would spare yourself the con- ' sumptive's lot. There is but one treatment known to science that will cure consumption and all diseases leading to it—a never failing treat ment that is doing a grand work throughout the colony. Cod Liver « Oii, Cieasote, Lime, Soda and Fresh Eggs. These five ingredients are scientifically combined in Line's Emulsion. They er.se the pain, give strength C to tho delicate, stop the cough and > cola, assist the digestive organs to iu-si!u;Htn food thus adding flesh v.vA T<?.-=istive power against disease. . vkt Line's Emnl*i;ni because it Jst':n 3 the tell tale k!j:ps. " It's V.i:.!i>:;.r." Price 2/6 ;v.'d 4/G. 32 BUSINESS NOTICES. ' J, SEALY & CO. EXPIRATION OF LEASE. Giving up Business. Stock must be cleared by end of October. COMB early for bargains in Garden Seeds, Flower Seeds, Garden Tools, Clover Seeds, Mangold Seeds, Eyegrass, 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 Paperhangings 2s 6d in the £ discount for Cash | FOE ONE MONTH, i AT J, L.. HiOGS, Tancred Street. PICTURES Framed, Windows Glazed, Houses Painted and Decorated. Artistic Signs Painted. ARTISTS' MATERIALS. COALS! COALS! COALS mountTomers 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 j | with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TEY IT ! TRY IT ! TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. Where Do You Live? TEIEEE-QUARTERS of y<mr time in your Boots of course. At present we are showing the best Guinea's Worth Of Foot Comfort for Men ever seen in Ashburton. This is a proposition worth considering" Have a look at our show windows. I STOCK'S I BLUE BOOT STOEE, j Burnett Street. ! Ladies turn next week. We've something very special for them. j TEY H.P. MADDEN FOR Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, . [ Meat Patties, | Genoa Cake, | SuJtana Cake j Cream Sandwiches, i | Coronation Creams, I ! Etc, Etc. A choice assortment always on hand. "VTEW SPRING GOODS now showing. i3l 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 nineponce worth upwards, at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, East street. ■ tbange's for value in Boots and Shoes



Friedlander Bros, Limited. WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 TTI7"E Shall be represented at the Christohurch and Timaru Auction Sales, 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 sale 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 :—Friedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Asfcburton. Woolpaoks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Kequisiteß, supplied at Lowest Kates, The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows : — Christchurch. Timaru, November 20th, 1902. December 3rd, 1902. December 11th, 1902. January 13th, 1903. January 16th, 1903. February 25th, 1903. February 19th, 1903. i FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. _ BUSINESS NOTICES. BUILDING "MATERIAL. P-— ———"= ERSONS about to BUILD would do well to visit our establishment. about to We have 100,000 feet of Seasoned Flooring BUILD. and Matchlining in stock ready for use. We are making Grates and Hurdles every day, to suit the require ments of our customers. We can supply Timber sawn to any size required. Persons aboutto Paint or Decor- f X) A TTNTT^TIVfT ate their homes, should see our < JL jLjLXJLi X X-Li U* I NEW WALL PAPERS. We use Genuine Leads and Oils ; only. | It will Pay You to Visit Us I W. H. COLLINS & CO., Timber Merchants and Sawmillers, Ironmongers and Hardware Merchants, Painters, Decorators, and Signwriters. SEPTEMBER 1902, Its time for Spring Dresses mi im _■„„■„ ■»ihii nn—Tinrimniiinn——i / IVIXTCHEIIJu. & TURNER Have added new laurels to their prestige by the DISTINGUISHED STYLE AMD BEAUTY Of their Importations for this Season. And confidently Invite Inspection. FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! \\7 E hereby beg to tender our sincere thanks to our numerous cus tomers for their 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 tor immediate sale, where you may expect*some tremendous bargains in Household Furnishings. We Remain, Yours Very Truly, T.- H. UNDRILL & CO., General House Furnishers, TANCEED STEEET. YES, I TOLD YOU SO, NOTICE AND IT'S A FACT, — —— mHAT lam still selling Tobacconist Fishl ™*' *ISh< JL Goods cheaper than you can procure ANG . LEE S AND ALL INTERESTED. them elsewhere. But you all know that XKJ AJ>lwu.m*o «^ good things end, so will my Sale on Satur- __ __ o " _»_ of A «v nf TPicTiinw lay next.° Only three more days, so roll up Q^oSTJust ZiJ^^ wSffi smokers and get your Cigarettes -^packets J^ e „^"l&ii. Kods ' Keels, Minnows, for 1b; 6 choice Manilla Cigars for Is P ipe s, g® °Flies. Gut, Minnow Trace and StiSS^tea^Sn^ mikmg WorTßots 8; Waders etc etc. StJust a tog hand a spiSd^sortment of , ctnTbe" Peterson's Patent Pipes, which will give facturers, quality and prices cannot be | you a good smoke; also 30 dozen Slazenger's be^- def compe tition. Goods at newseason's Tenn.s BaUs. BnZSov ' Chri S tch«rch. prices We ask Now Dont Forget at youto ascerta in our prices before pur- H. A. FLOWER'S, (late F Clark's) chasmS elsewhere. _ Tobacconist and Hairdresser, East Street HARDMSY BROS, Fu^ure-The best place m Ash^urioTTs IMPORTERS AffrUWSBa ' Strange's _ ______—— Smoke New Venus j Ordersi by pos.t promptly attended to.



STUD NOTICES TO STAND THIS SEASON at Kelburn Lodge, and Travel the District, The THOsorGHBEED Stallion, ! FORMOSAN. By St. Leger—Forme, by Nordenfeidt— Forrao, by Sterlingworth—Pulchra (imp.) y FORMOSAN is a ohestnut 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, ABhburton; or HA.RRY THOMPSON, 274 Kelburn Lodge, Tinwald. TO TBAVEL in the Hinds and May field Districts, The Clydesdale Stallion, GLENWYE For terms and particulars, apply to T. DRENNAN, 9 215 Groom in charge. TO Stand the Season at Ashburton, and travel the surrounding districts THE CELEBBATED TBOTTING 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 — £A 43 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. Teems.— £s ss, payable on or before January, Ist, 1903; Groomage Fee ss, payable at time of service. MANGAN AND WILSON, 9 3 Proprietors, Riccarton. 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.) Teems.—Season, 3 Guineas; two or more mares as per agreement. ] Toronto will be at Claridge's Stables every Saturday for the service of breeders. Owners of mares can have paddocking 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. qpHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION W ARLINGTON, By Gorton—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 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 Thoeoughbbed 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 j groomage fee ss. For further particulars, apply to 9 247 R. BURNETT, Winslow. THE AMERICAN ■\XTILL TRAVEL the Methven, Alford V? 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. 1 Terms—£3 10s, guarantee; £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 Districts, 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 feet, and for getting active farm horses could not be beaten. Terms.—Season, £2 10s; 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; 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 j responsibility. i Further particulars on application to the Groom in charge, or SHARPLIN & CO., 9 321 Sawmills, Staveley. V/T7 ANTED everyone to know that Jas V» Mellob is opening up his new stock of American Boots. They are tip-top Goods and well worth a trial.



STUD NOTICES, Travel this Season in the Ashburton District, the well-known. Trotting Stallion, BERLIN MAC, (By Berlin—dam Quicksilver mare). Terms —£2 10s season, payable January 1903 ; £3 10s guarantee, payable -£1 Is on January Ist, 1903, balance when mara proves in foal; groomage fee ss, payable at first service. For further particulars apply to T. LESTER, 9 322 South East Belt, Ashburton. ggißianiuifjiiwMTiiiii ™«JE!'I!L*?! I!!!L- lI.L.L_' J^ESSSS^ BUSINESS NOTICES. =362.000.:=: Yes, it's a Lot. "OUT that is the number of McCORMICE Machines Built and Sold in 1901. It meanf that the works turned out last year ovei Two Machines a Minute, For 300 Days, working io hour! a day. JUST THINK IT OVEE. One Machine in 1831; 362,000 in 1901 They are turning out 3 complet< Machines a minute this year. Are you going to have one o 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. TTT ANTE D-2,000 EGGS, b; Matthew Gilmour, (Late H. A. Fioweb), Having purchased the old-establishe< Confectionery and Pastrycook Business o Mr H. A. Flower, I am now supplying thi best of Pastry and Confectionery; Bought of the best makers, and made of tin best ingredients. Only "our own make" of Pastry sol* and supplied in the Tea Booms. Partie and Weddings catered for. Wedding an< Birthday Cakes a specialty. MATTHEW- GILMOUE. 9 15: Only this season's Tweeds sold. tailors* &ssr IPOB WATCHES, tCLOCKSJ, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel] Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty — * Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. r Wanted Known nnO all who intend Purchasing a Ne^ Bicycle, that you will consult your interests by Inspecting Our Latest {models, whicl 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. -pEGISTERED 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, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, BellhaHger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. CLAKIDGE'S STABLES, (Late MeConnell's). Tancred Street, Ashburton. BEST accommodation and attention for Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse lipping done. P. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6_87 EVERY 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. Glassware and Crockery, go to Strange's



BUSINESS NOTICES. MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony MX J. GILLIES begs to inform the Residents of Asbburton and District that he is prepared to receive Pupils for instruction in the above subjects. • The system employed for Vdice-Produo- * tion and Culture will be Ttalian (Lamperti | Method^, and in Piano that of the Schumann j Conservatoire, Frankfort-d-Main, Germany^ \ Pupils prepared for the Examinations in \ ':■ the Associated Board of the Royal Academy. S^ ( and Royal College, London; also for Trinity \ College, London. I Each Pupil's Term dates from the first \ lesson. Address:—Care Mrs Pilbeow, Cameron Street. . 728 HALMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. J7OR portraiture Landscape, And Enlargements. MODERATE CHARGES. 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. Beet workmanship and materials 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. The Poultry Industry. TNDIAN Game and Dorking Cross, pro- I 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 S. McSWEREY, T)ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. BAKER Bit:>S, Complete Furnifshingf. UIV t> ERTA JXER- *. WHY do we sell as many Boots as all the rest of the shops put together ? The answer is simple. We sell nothing but the Best of Goods, and our prices are by far the Cheapest.—Mellor's, Tancred street. WANTED -Poultry for Export in any quantities.—W. Stonyeb, Tancred Street. WANTED Known— Lawn Mowers sharpened by machinery, and re paired by the Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street. TO Our Lady Friends. -If 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 Tub neb, 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? Why, Mel* • lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get good value at Mellor's. ' ■• WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder ; the great novelty _lltl_^___ ' DO not be put off with so-called Cheap Boots, but go to Mellob's,' for you get nothing but the very' best at the Zealandia Boot Store. • ' PATTY. Pan baking wow.der, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. ,o - ■ PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. W? ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan V\ Drill ; guaranteed in good order, low price. For particulirs 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. Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store: - ■ rT'HE up-to-date Boot Shop, Mellob's I Zealandia Boot Store. T ; his season's goods are magnificent, and well worth a trial. ■, ; * npRY the Rapid 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 his success. Repairing done at once. Best Sole Leather used.--Next Court House, East . Street, Ashburton. fTIHE Rapid Lightning Shirt Gloss—th*e _L 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 i to Sell—7 acres good land, sub-divided and well fenced into - four paddocks, water in each. Niße garden, j good five roomed house, new stable; very neafc property. Owner leaving, therefore must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonteb. ■>