The Belgian Campine.

(By Joseph Pettipher, in the " Poultry Monthly.")

Possibly no breed introduced into Eng land has ever come more rapidly into favor than the Campine. It is safe to pay that five or six years ago scarcely anyone here knew what a Campino was; what wns more, if they did, they would probably fail to recognise it if they saw the original. This because, in Belgium, they are content with such utility as can be obtained without uniformity. But when the breed came to be taken up seriously m England, all this was soon altered. Breed ers met and formulated a standard, drawn up on sensible lines, the result being .thfit to-day the English Campiue can be relied upon to reproduce its like; another result being that a more reliable laying strain and a better table bird can. be, with more cer tainty, produced than formerly; and in addition we have a fowl handsome and attractive in appearance. Mind, Ido not say thera wore not some typical birds in Belgium. Undoubtedly there were; and these, no doubt, formed the basis of tho Englishmen's ideal. But it is since the latter has taken them up seriously that a uniform type has been bred for ; and pro bably to-day the Campines of this country are Belgians in name only. In reality they are English ; for they are what the English man has made them..

Of course there are those who will say that breeding to a standard of points will ruin the utility of the breed. This I deny. If properly bred, much better and more uniformly reliable results can be obtained from line-bred birds than from haphazard matings. And this is proved by the fact that the Campine is undoubtedly a far better and a more reliable table bird and layer than when it first became popular here; and this in addition to breeding much more correctly to a standard type. Amongst those who have worked for the improve ment and Jpopularising of the Campines, none have done so more enthusiastically than Mr J. B. Bracken, of Lancaster, the lion, secretary of the Campine Club. j THE CAMPINES. j The Campines (pronounced Kampeons) ; are a breed that ;have become deservedly I popular-in England during tho last year or I two j and when their appearance and ! economic virtues become better knows, i there is every prospect of this popularity ! being largely increased. There are three varities—Silvers, Golds, and Whites. At the present time the Silver variety is much more largely kept in England than the Gold or White. .

The Campine is an old Belgian breed, and derives its name from the Campiue District in that country, where it has earned for itself the soubriquet "poules pond tousle jours," or every-day layers. The breed has been developed by the Belgians on utility lines with a view to quantity and size of eggs, and they have paid very little attention to plumage and fancy points. Very shortly afterwards I imported birds and eggs, from that eminent breeder, the late M. Moons de Leon.

When allowed a free range, the Cam pines are wonderful foragers, ranging over a large extent of ground, and practically earning their own living. They are very alert, and when alarmed can fly to a great height. I have, however, found in practice that in ordinary circumstances a 6ft wire fence is sufficient to keep them within bounds. They are a very " friendly M breed, and on short acquaintance will eat out of the attendant's hand. They are non sitters, and lay a good-sized white egg, ranging from 2 to 2^-oz. Al y interest in the breed wag first aroused in 1897, on reading an account of a tour through Tselgium untaken by Mr A. F. Hunter, late editor of your contemporary, " Farm Foullry, " and our Mr Brown, F.L.S. secretary of the National Poultry Organis ation Society, with tho object of ascertain ing the position of the Belguhn industry, in which they referred to the wonderful laying properties of tho Cainpiae, the moat prolific race I have ever kept. When hatched, both Gold and Silver chicks are a golden brown colour, the Golds being a darker shade. The chicks are hardy, feather quickly, and are extremely preco cious, the cockerels, crowing in many cases under five weeks old. At six to oight weeks they are as plump as a partridge, with plenty of moat on the breast. The weight of adults run about 5i11>3 for cocks and4. 2 -lbs foi hens, and these were tho s'andard weights origiually fixed ; but as it was found the size was rapidly increas ing, the weight was left open when revising the standard.

In order to avoid that bane of many otherwise good breeds, "double mating," the Campine Club has now made the English standard for plumage of cocks the same as for liens. They have blue legs, white lobes, and single combs', the latter ttpright in cocks, falling over in hen 3. They have a very, smart and graceful ap pearance, with a full, prominent dark eye, and command admiration, from the most casual observer.

The following is the English standard : —General Characteristics : Beak, short ; eyes, bright and prominent; comb, single, medium, with even serrations, coming well back, free from excrescences, upright in cocks, falling over in hens; face, smooth earlobes, medium, inclined to almond shape, free from wrinkles; wat tles, longish, fine in texture, in proportion to comb ; neck—modium length, nicely arched, well fumed with hackle ; breast — very full, round, carried well forward; back rather long; body broad, tapering to tail, close and compact; wings large, neatly tucked np; tail a good length; sickles and secondaries broad and plentiful, carried well out from the body; legs and feet— medium length; toes—°slendor and well spread; size—the larger the bird the better ; carriage-very alert and graceful. Color: Silver cocks and hens. The novice should clearly understand that there are no speci mens in existence conforming to this stand ! ard in every respect, but that the following particulars represent an ideal bird for breeders to strive to produce: — Beak, horn : eye - iris dark brown, pupil black; comb, face and wattles, bright red; earlobes, white; legs and feet, leaden blue; toenails, • horn ; neck hackle, pure white ; body, wings 1 and tail rich beetle-green, ruackeral mark ings or pencilings evenly distributed on a ' white ground, forming as near as possible j rings about the body. Scale of points for the guidance of ■judges: — Comb ... 5 Eye ... .«• ... 5 Earlobes ... .» ... 5 Legs ... ... ... 5 Hackles 10 Condition ... ... 10 Beetle-green sheen ... 15 Tail 15 Distinction and evenness of markings ... ... SO 100 Disqualifications: Legs other than leaden blue, white in face, red eyes.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hascox for the Proprietor, Robert Belii, ak bia Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur* ton. TUESDAY, September 30, 1902,



Constant, Watchful Care ML. Thousands of people have to be constantly, unceasingly guarded ! Born with hollow chests, stooped |^ shoulders und general bodily weak ness, such people are highly suscep tiblo to every change. A slight damp feet,-foggy weather. ■^* any little thing is sufficient excuse for an attack of Bore throat, cough and even pneumonia. S^_ of God Liver Oil, with Lime, Soda, and Cro&sote builds up the system and gives UtL strength to resist these attacks. It never fails to do this. It will make a naturally weak person coin I^. paratively strong and robust and will positively heal up and permanently ears sore and inflamed membranes. There is no medicine to equal it for r * • .188- recent or chronic coughs and colds, for bronchitis aud asthma, and there ia not an intelligent mother in the tSSL country who doesn't keep it con ' stantly on hand for croup, whooping © cough and other little folks' troubles. ftefr Your chemist or grocer will pnnply you. Price 2/6 and 4/G. g$ 27 Lane's Emulsion. " It's Famous." BUSINESS NOTICES. CHARLES BEECH, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. -m/TY TEA ROOM is centrally' situated jyjL and Hot Pies can be had at any time. Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Small goods a specialty. Try Montgomerie'a Malt; Digestive Bread—Bermaline. 8 209 •TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Ha.vet,ock Street. Don't Forget rFO Call at ARGTLE BROS: and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, ") NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and I on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Westporfc and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. J. SEALY & CO. EXPIRATION OF LEASE. Giving up Business. Stock must be cleared by end of October. /"^OME early for bargains in Garden Seeds, Flower Seeds, Garden Tools, Clover Seeds, Mangold Seeds, Ryegrass, i Cocksfoot, and Field Peas. Complete Seedsman's Fittings for Sale, including nest of 36 drawers, shelving, Bhow cases, desks, counter, etc. 1 Must be cleared by 31st October! J. SEALY & CO. 7 131 Singing, Piano, & Harmony Ml£ J. GILLIES bega to inform the Residents of Ashburton and District that he is prepared to receive Pupils for j instruction in the above subjects. ] The system employed for Voice-Produc tion and Culture will be Italian {Lamperti Method), and in Piano that of the Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort-a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for the Examinations in the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College, London j also for Trinity College, London. /.!. Each Pupil's Term dates from the nrst lesson. Address:—Care Mrs Pilbbow, Cameron Street. 728 The King is Crowned, But your soles are not all SOLED, and T. YOUNG, I Ulster Cash Boot Shop, Tancred street, HAS not sold all lua splendid stock of Boots and Shoes. He can still supply all varieties at all prices. Bespoke work and Repairs made a Cash Boot Depot, Tancred Street. CLAEIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tancred Street, Ashburton. OKST accommodation and attention for JL* Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse . . lipping done. y* F. P. CLARIDGE, , Proprietor, j Telephone No. 91. 6 87 J. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, i ARCADE, ASHBURTON. ! I AM A BUYER OF ME A T AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, I & PEAS, Dn Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188 Every person who has tried TUSSICURA says the same thing. It is absolutely infallible in all cases.



Shorlock Holmes was what we term A specialist in crime ; His methods surely must confirm Him greatest of all time. And though our object's not the same, Our method's just as sure, To kill bad coughs is our great aim, With Woods' Great Peppermint Cube. Have any of tour Neighbours Told You that the Greatest Sale of Reliable Cycles ever held in New Zealand is under way at John Orr and Co.'s, sole New Zea innd agents for the celebrated easy running Waverley Cycles. In order to celebrate the salo of 1000 Waverley Cycles, John Orr and Co. are offering six Ladies' and six Men's Machines at the extremely low price of £16 10s, complete with lamp and bell. These are not old model machines, but the Latest 1902 Waverleys, and as this offer only remains open for two weeks you cannot afford to delay. The Waverley is no new 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 many thousands of miles over all kinds of country, good and bad, at a cost of next to I nothing, for repairs. Bear this in mind, j ! the sale only lasts two weeks. j ' Glassware and Crockery, go to Strange's



BUSINESS NOTICES. ' Special Notice*. FBUIT TEEES. All Kinds. A Few Thousand Cupressus Macro carpa, i and 2 year olds. Cabbage and Cauliflower Plants. Good Eating and Seed POTATOES. JAS. PORTER, Allenton, Ashburton 7 2 Public Notice THTT ANTE D-2,000 nQZEN EGGS, by Matthew Gilmour, (Late H. A. Flower). Having purchased the old-established Confectionery and Pastrycook Business of Mr H. A. Flower, I am now supplying the best of Pastry and Confectionery. Bought of the best makers, and made of the best ingredients. Only " our own make" of Pastry sold and supplied in the Tea Booms. Parties and Weddings catered for. Wedding and Birthday Cakes a specialty. MATTHEW GILMOUR. 9 158 YES, I TOLD YOU SO, AND IT'S A FACT,— rnHAT I am still selling Tobacconist X Goods cheaper than you can procure them elsewhere. But you all know that good things end, so will my Sale on Satur day next. Only three more days, so roll up smokers and get your Cigarettes 3 packets l for Is ; 5 choice Manilla Cigars for Is, Pipes, [ Pouches, Cigarette Holders, aud Walking Sticks all going for a mere song. Just to hand a splendid assortment of Peterson's Patent Pipes, which will give you a good smoke; also 30 dozen Slazenger's now season's Tennis Balls. Now Don't Forget at H. A. FLOWER'S, (late F Clark's) Tobacconist and Hairdresser, East Street TUSSICURA. THE GEEAT THROAT AND LUNG HEALEE. "TVTO greater foolishness can be imagined J3fl than the neglect of those trivial ail ments to which every person is liable, and which frequently develop into serious disease. While there exists a remedy like TUSSICURA, which reaches the very seat of the trouble and renders dangerous developments impossible, there is no reason why Consumption, Pleurisy, and Pneumonia should obtain a hold on the system, but at the same time the danger of delay is so evident that it should be unnecessary to emphasise its importance. Remember, TU SSICURA will cure the worst cough or cold immediately and permanently. I Price 2s 6d per bottle. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer tS. J. Evans, Dunedin. Wholesale Agents for N.Z., Kempthorne, Pro33er and Co. Obtainable from all Chemists and Store keepers throughout the colony. 1 OUR FIRST CONSIGNMENTS OF : : GOODS Are Now Being Opened —:O:— CJOMETHING 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 i ASHBUBTON DRAPEKY CO, ILES' I Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Ranfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting the Growth of the Hair and removing Scurf aud 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' and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s Gd, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Geraldine. 8 12s Insure your life in Jthej Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,000 rOOO. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe; Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. 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,



The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd 'Oolicy Holders are hereby notified that Mb 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 Henby Stephenson, Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. E. Walton, 7 110 District Manager, Christchurch. Choice Blousings at Stbangk's.



I . BUSINESS NOTICES ...«*_-. | BUILDING MATERIAL, 1"~ """""I "PERSONS about to BUILD would do well To those 13* JL to visit our establishment. about to We have 100 000 feet of Seasoned Flooring HUILD. | and Matchlining in stock ready for use. We are Making Gates and Hurdles every day, to suit the require ments of our customers. We can supply Timber sawn to any size required. I Persons about to Paint or Decor- ( T) A TTVTTTISF fr ate their homes, should see our < JL JTjIX-1. i X 111 V-* • NEW WALL PAPERS. We use Genuine Leads and Oils only. It will Pay You to Visit Us W, H. COLLINS & CO., Timber Merchants and Sawmillers, Ironmongers and Hardware Merchants, Painters, Decorators, and Signwriters. "»•»«» t lulu im wu>n wiu saii«wiHi iTma»fflssagsa«i*»ws«r'™w—i ■■■■i SEJI>T IEIVr»KJR, 1902 Its time for Spring Dresses JVfITCHEJIXi & TURNER Have added new laurels to their prestige by the DISTINGUISHED STILE 11 BEAUTY Of their Importations for this Season. And confidently Invite Inspection. i I I i^jijraiiijjai^ nl—iii^i'i 1 mill I'.'iiiii'"^"!"! FIRE! FIEE! FIRE! l"f7E hereby beg to tender our sincere thanks to our numerous cus vv tomers for their most liberal support during the last 15 years, and for their kindly sympathy since our disastrous fire. We. also begJtcnotifythat we have again resumed work in.Jbe^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, TANCRED STREET. JUST OPENED, •*i*™n" £X # Ui1"1 '* QEVEKAI£|CASES OP LONDON AND PAEIS TRIMMED BONNETS : : AND • : : JJA.TS. » BEAUTIFUL.. SELECTION. ALSO CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP SILK MANTLES, BOLEROS, ELIZABETHIAN RUFFLES, SIKK BLOUSES, AND UNDERSKIRTS. Lawn Voils, and Silk Costumes, in great variety. A N D R E W ORR.



Paperhangings 2s 6d in the £ discount for Cash FOB ONE MONTH, AT J % .L, HIGGS, Tanked Street. T)ICTURES Framed, Windows Glazed, Houses Painted and Decorated. Artistic Signs Painted. ARTISTS' MATERIALS.



BUSINESS NOTICES. I ASHBURTON HOTEL J. MULLAN. Proprietor. y~SENTEALLY situated. Good accomoda- KJ tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales of (the best brands only. Free Stabling. 8 287 COALS! COILS! COALS MOUNT SOMERS | -NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MAEKET. THIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every ' Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL. j ! 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 Somers | Station. I JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. =362.000.= Yes, it's a Lot. "OUT that is the number of HcCORMICK j 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 OVEE. One Machine in 1831 ---362,000 in 1901. They are turning out 3 complete j Machines a minute this year. Are you going to have one of them ? Guess you ought! They are the Best. Write or call for new 1902.CAT-A-LOG. Morrow, fiassett AND CO., Wills Street, Ashburton. M. PRIEST, Manager. I R, CLARK, CARRIAGE PAINTER;, FIVE Tears with A. G. Howland, Christ church ; seventeen years with J. E. and F. and H. Steel. The present is an excellent time to have your Vehicle Painted, etc., in first class style. Lowest prices. Charges consistent with good workman ! ship. All leather work attended to. I A Trial Solicited. Address—Opposite Church of England, Taucred Street West. j . . 1 MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLEE, &c. 1 T>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, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist. S. Ho S QSia XT, T>ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. ! Only this season's Tweeds sold. Mflll ijL TAILORS* steeS! FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS;, JBWELLEET, SILVEE AND ELECTEO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, . GO TO a. jesson, Practical Watchmaker aud Jewellei, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty.-r- Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. Wanted Known* THAT we are selling last year's models Ladies' and Gents' Bicycles at a Great Reduction, as we are getting in a stock of this year's models. Massey-Harris Bicycle Depot. WANTED to Sell—Good farm of 200 acres, really good buildings. Land in capital order. I can sell this cheap and on very easy terms. For particulars apply W. Stonyer. * ST. GEORGE .JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats AEE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. , Procurable from all Grocers and Store- j keepers throughout the colony. j Smoke New Venus :



STUD NOTICES TO STAN D~T HI S "sE aToN at Kelburn Lodge, and Travel the District, The Thorocghbred Stallion, FORMOSAN By St. Leger—Forme, by Nordenfeldt— Formo, by Sterlingworth—Pulchra (imp.) FORMOSAN is a chestnut horse, foaled i in 1897. He is a full brother to the excel lent performer Cruciform, and has himself bean successful when racing, winning the C.J.C. Champagne Stakes, the North Island Challenge Stakes (beating Advance), and other good races. For particulars, apply to MAX FRIEDLANDER, Ashburton: or HARRY THOMPSON, - 274 Kelburn Lodge, Tinwald. TO TRAVEL 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 AsKburton, and travel the surrounding districts THE CELEBRATED TROTTING SIRE i 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 of I service. For further particulars apply to 8 261 JOHN McDONNELL, Ashburton. TO TRAVEL the Ashburton, Methven, and Surrounding Distriots, i The Standard-Bred Trotting Sire IMPERIOUS, By Director—Mandane. For Full Pedigree, see Cards. Will stand at Mr T. M. Jones', near Ashburton Saleyards, on Tuesdays, Thurs ■ days, and Fridays. Newman's stables on Saturdays. Terms.— £s ss, payable on or before January, Ist, 1903; Groomage Fee ss, payable at time of service. MANGAN AND WILSON, 9 3 Proprietors, Riccarton. j rpHE 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. , | Touchstone 14 C*™? c 2+ 2 II Beeswing I> Syntax 37 |< fgj Tomboys dam I ig Taam..rl2 Not" M-:ss S-'llon Vowl2 g Belle Dama | | jo the Baron 24 3 6 ■? Stockwell 3 Pocahontns oc J7 g; Melbourne 1 *>jo r,o Biink Bonny Qu en Mary , • "P ' g , a „ , , ,„ Touchstone 2^l 11 Orlando 13 Vultare n S I" Eulogy fv uOJid7 T ■ _ £_ 6* Martua Lviin N "* - " ihe Baron 21 a^ R. t:i t .lan 3 Pocahuntas Wo BL.r y AlelDourne2s p-j |c « V Alice S'-v'et Hiiwth^>rr, S I & 6 Lord Goußh 12 Battjg'ia > | Irritation B Trumpo 2 j^ W r>at.ienc« "§ itUurifl -i h) ■§ Longbow 21 | -2| Legerdemain d r of FdaFutni2 Ph atookwellS p,,caboutiw ,3 H BFdX9 QueerrSTary"^ ' For full particulars apply to R. Armstrong, Groom in charge, or E. GATES, 9 59 Mount Somers. TO TRAVEL the Ashbuiton, Wakanui and Longbeach Districts. The Well-known Trotting Stallion, TORONTO, (By Texas—Twilight.) TORONTO is a grey horse, standing 16.1. He has only been at the stud for one season to the public, but on the farm of the owner has got the well-known performers The Needle (smin. 4sec, for 2 miles), and Non sense (2min. 33sec. for one mile.) Terms.—Season, 3 Guineas; two or more mares as per agreement. Toronto will be at Claridge's Stables every Saturday for the service of breeders. 1 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. mHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION WASHINGTON,. 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 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 himseJf to be one of the fastest horses - of the many good 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 WILL TRAVEL the Methven, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers Dis tricts this season. His pedigree is so well known, and his stock have turned out so well, that it is unnecessary to enlarge upon either. His stock can be seen in various parts of the country. Terms—£3 10s, guarantee; .£2 10s the season, payable at first service. A. McFARLANE, 1 9 150 Springburn.



BUSINESS NOTICES HALMA'S STUDIO, SATJNDERS' BUILDINGS. jpOR Portraiture, "~~ Landscape^ And Enlargements. MODERATE CHARGES. TRY H. P. MADDEN FOR Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, Genoa Cake, Sultana Cake Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, Etc, Etc. A choice assortment always on band. fT\O Those about to marry, and to those JL already married. ' Study economy bj purchasing your furniture at W, & M. Baker's Warehouse, Havelock Street. Just received, a consignment of Wicket 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 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. INDIAN Game and Dorking Cross, pro nounced by the Government Expert the best for the London Market. Indian Game Cockerels and Dorking Hens (pure bred) For Sale. H. G. BERRYMAN, 8 97 Ashburton BUTCHERY TANCRED 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 BAKKII BKOS. UT^li Kit '.TAKERS. WANTED Known— Lawn Mowers sharpened by machinery, and re paired by the Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street. TO Our Lady Friends.—lf you intend to favour us with your Dressmaking Order, please advise us as early as con venient. Our dates are rapidly filling up, and a note will probably save both irritation and disappointment.—'Mitchell and Tur ner, Costumiers. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. I SAY Friend: Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Boots P 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 _ PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. I From all Grocers. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without! prejudice, two patty I pans or nothing. c r _— . - ' WANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan Drill; guaranteed in good order, low price, for particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin _ ' --» MAKE no mistake, we do the largest boot trade, keep the largest stock, sell the cheapest, and give the best value. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. HP HE up-to'date Boot Shop, Mellor's JL Zealandia Boot Store. This season's goods are magnificent, and well worth & trial. __- TRY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will say* 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. Moisoir, 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 Sola Leather used.—Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton. WANTED -Poultry for Export in any quantities.—W. Stonyer, Tancred | 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 tha Zealandia Boot Store. " ; <5 I"' ANTED 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.