The Ashburton Guardian.

Yol xxi. No. 5749

Ashburtou : Friday, August 29, 1902

Price - One Pennyis^

The King's Dinner.

The great dinner that His Majesty the King gave <n Saturday, July sth, to some half million of his subjects in London was, without doubt, a " record." The number of those ! feasted and enter tained was greater 1 than that at any other banqueting known to have been held at the one time. But not only so, the perfection, of the arrangements iv almost every sec tion, the high-class entertainment provided for them by some of the best singers in the world, the peaceful and glorious nature of the occasion, all these to make a " record" before which the vaunted great feasts of olden times pale into insignificance. Ale was not barred at tlie King's feast, some teetotal objections notwithstanding. The totalliquid refreshment supplied, in cluding ginger beer, and lime-juice cordial, amounted to 62,000 gnUons. How such an enormous amount of drink could be consumed at any one meal would seem impossible to explain, did we not remember 'the equally enormous number of throats that 'it must pass—half a million* imagine it! . Indeed, as the event proved, nearly 600,000 in all partook of the King's- bounty". This num ber is nearly thrice that of 'the British standing Army, .it is thirty times that of the total British deaths in the war from all causes. This amount of liquid refreshment could, in water, have formed the water supply of a village of 1800 inhabitants' for a day, allowing the amount to each inhabi tant that is allowed to the citizens of Edinburgh. . > -:1;:> -:'"';L- ;'■'/ This vast array was waited on by a smaller army of 80,000 helpers (including cooks and carvers,) It may Isne more fittingly be called an army, as in some cases whole regiments of Volunteers, officers and privates, joined' in the- good worle.. The helpers outnumbered a>■ the-' troops in the great review held recently by the Prince of Wales in the proportion of nearly i three to

The amount of meat- cooked—though it was difiicult to estimate this exactly, owingl to the fact that meat loser weight in the cooking—was about 300,000 lb in , weight. No „small park of bullocks would have sufficed for the sacrifice; but the ancient Greek ideal " becauorab" in sacrifice ("a hundred beasts") real ised in the old times-; was., now actually surpassed—over 500 beasts were butchered to make this London holiday!

And with this what piles of salt (11,000 lb), what seas of mustard (2000 lb)! Tha baker who undertook to extract the bread from the ovens at the rate of a 4 lb loaf a second would have been kept working end-ou for over nine hours. ,

The potatoes if placed, in the balance would have tipped the scale against three arge locomotives, for there were 200 tons If them.- The puddings, if boiled all to gether and shaped in 1 one great sphere, would have delighted the eye of a school boy. Think of a pudding weighing 125 tons. Though this amount was split up into many parts, still there was one frag ment of, worthy size—2£ tons in itself.

There was a big smoke too; 200,000 pack ets of tobacco were distributed anongthe men. If all the cheese were consumed, the diners must have had healthy digestions, for there were a million ounces of it.

Then the packets of chocolate—one could have been given to, every man, wom an, and child in Manchester. The lemon ade bottles would, if stretched in a row, reach' ff^ni Edinburgh to Glasgow." One f'i the best ways—not to follow these "might-haro beens " too far—to estimate the number of diners is to reflect that they sat down at! 50 miles of table. At Fulham there sat down together in the one great gathering 14,000 people. And, in fact, if we consider the total number of diners let us remember that they were greater in number than the population of Edinburgh, Leith, Portobello, and all other Mid-Lothian, nearer indeed in number to the population of Glasgow than thatof Edinburgh. In this making of the 150 miles o£ table there was platiking used to the extent of Ttf iuiles.

Last, but not least, 46 bands played to these happy people. Luckily this musical "forco was scattered in widely seperated parts of London, and the possible effects of their combined efforts has still to be imagined. Of pianos there were 418, each with a pianist. The artists in all numbered 1518.

Six* Thomas Liptc>n T?as delighted with, the way everything went on. He visited a number of the centres. He is reported to have said, "The whole thing is a great success. If all the expenses had to be paid this dinner would have cost £100,000 in stead of c 530,000. Why, in some places the tables were simply loaded with flowers."



SHIPPING. rTHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPIN . JL . COMPANY'S LINE Eoyal Mail Steamers for London. Via Monte Video, Teaeriffe, and Plymoutl Best accommodation for all classes of Passengers. ' Probable . To Sail Steamer. Tons Final Port. about Eakaia 5628 Wellington Aug. 28 Whakatfne 5715 — Sept. 11 Paparoa* 6563 - Oct. 9 Wakanui 5706 — Tofollow Ettapehu* 7705 — » * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FEIEDLANDEE BEOS., Ltd. BHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOE LONDON. ROYAL Mail Steamers, with snperioi accommodation for all classes of pas sengers, calling: at Monte Video or Eio : Teneriffe and Plymouth. __ Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. Waiwera 6837 J.Stuart Well'nAug2B Aotea 6364 A. Lowden — Sept Karamea 6563 J. Burton WelTnOct. •Athenic 12230 CKempson — Nov. •Gothic 7755 W. Kidley Well'n * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Full particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BEOS. inn i wmM I——— ii—l UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under: — For Wesfcport and Orreyraouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchurch papers. Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nelson and Picton via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday. Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For furtther particulars apply to F. FEREIMAN, Agent, Ashburton,



BUSINESS NOTICES. j. W MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBUETON. I AM A BUYEE OF ME A T AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BAELEY, &JPEAS, Dn Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations. Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188 Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident



)r ( Society, ), Funds Exceed ..." ... £17,000 r OOO. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. I Travelling Agent Ashburton District—- James Pipe. Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. , _6_ 2 Ross' Antidote and Ointment The Great Herbal Remedy for Purifying the Blood. r] HE following unsolicited Testimonial ' / » by a gentleman well known in Ash burton, speaks for itself : — \ Masterton, August 28,1901. ■ Ross Antidote Company, Dear Sirs, —I feel it my duty to give you this enclosed testimonial in favour of Eoss' 1 Antidote for purifying the bl«<id. I have been a great sufferer for many years from 1 ulcerated stomach, indigestion, etc. My ' life was a "perfect misery, and I was almost • a wreck. I grew tired of trying different medical men and remedies, of which I had tried almost every known one but yours and one day some eighteen months ago a gentleman came into the shop where I was employed. He remarked " Jack, you look very ill," and you may depend I was. He added, Will you take some medicine if I procure it; I replied, I will take anything. He brought me a bottle of your Antidote, and I took it accordingly as directed, and to my delight I began to get well, and after taking three large bottles I was a new man, thanks to your great discovery. I always keep it by me, and find a few doses occasionally keep me in perfect health, and I wish you the success with it that such a medicine merits. You can make \fhat use you like of this. —I remain, yours, etc. J. H. Pauling, Masterton.



BUSINESS NOTICES. HENRY STEPHENSON. I"N response to appeals from a number of my Clients to include the Sale of Farms, Town Properties, Suburban Properties, Sections, etc., in my business, I have de cided to do so, and am prepared to receive particulars of such, and my terms will be exceptionally easy— NO SALE, NO CHARGE. I have several Town and Suburban Pro perties on my books, which I will be pleased to receive offers for, and all business in this direction will receive my ptompt and best attention. My Weekly Sale of Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, Furniture, etc., as usual, EVERY SATURDAY at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Fur niture, etc., as per arrangement in any part of the county. Advances made on all goods placed in my hands for Sale. MONEY. —I have several sums awaiting investment. Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately during the week, and all kinds of Produce. Agent: Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. Pianos and Organs on time payments from 20s per month. I have also several second hand Instru ments on hand, cheap. HENRY sfiJPHENSON, Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBURTON. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. '"' * \ LWAYS in Stock.—A first. , .... Y7 jt\ class selection of Marble J--J L-<L and Granite Monuments. V-ipr' — I! Designs and estimates may be / i inspected at the establishment «S$A of Mr John Wilson, Painter, ' Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style. ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. ME A. WHITAKER, late manager of Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience. Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton River . Notice of Removal. ■ MRJ. E7BAIN, DURGEON DENTIST, Has Removed to WardelFs Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. COOKING RANGES. "O AENINGHAM and C 6 .' S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Need 3 no^setting, Can be used as openjfire. Abk Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA.



May be obtained from Messrs Fletcher Bros., and Shearman Bros., Ashburton. WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOBEI'S TEBMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) F. W. MILLWARD, ... 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 and day porters in attendance. Speight's Prize Ales on Draught. All Telegrams and Letters receive prompt attention. Telephone 795. Terms 8s per day j £2 2s per week. 7 230 •_



C. PANNELL. TAILOR AND MERCEE, 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, | -rTTAS a Choice Assortment of Suitings suitable for the season. Chesterfields and i Covert Coats a specialty. Samples sent to any Address. Gentlemen's Mercery of every i description, and the i LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK. i WARD AND CO.'S TTNKIVAIiT-ED I ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English. TEY the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss Try the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Try the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers.



f BUSINESS NOTICES. < Nev/ Zealand Insurance Com pany Established, 1859. f Capital—One Million. THE Premier' and Wealthiest Colonial Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality! Paid up Capital and Eeserves, .£400,000' Fire and Marine Bisks, Also, Eisks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted'at Lowest Current Bates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. FAT LAMBS AND SHFRP v XJLa. j JL-J JL •



TO THE FARMERS OF ASHRURTOtf AND Surrounding District. "VJKTE Have pleasure to notify that we will be BUYING either by the head on the farm, or at per lb in the Factory, at TOP MARKET VALUES throughout the coming season. NI COLL BROS. ASHBURTON. i T. H. Undrill E. Undrill T. H. UNDEILL & CO. j ' TOURNISHING UNDERTAKERS JJ AND EMBALMERS j TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON ] EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. I Polished Coffins a Specialty j i A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths in stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly ; behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care , of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt ]



WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTCHURCH. /■"NASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Ruston & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBURTON OEFICE, The Arcade. Representative in attendance ©very TUESDAY and SATURDAY. Fob CYCLING SHOES, GO TO H. Pannell, Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christchurch. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS And every description of. Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock. I Write for instructions for self measurement FIT GUARANTCED.



MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALtfS AND STOUT, IN QTJAETS AND PINTS. mHE BEST ■IN THE MAEKET. I Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messes Shear man Bkos. . ] LT T 'XT Is THE 1 jU 1 BEST is be t s ? STARCH USE NO OTEEft Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepeis throMghout the colony. , PATTY Pan baking powder is the great-, est novelty you ever saw. feold all grocers.



BUSINESS NOTICES^ , h-1 ; : ~~ ti A Sweetmeat that is also nourishing and sustaining is always I acceptable alike to men, women, and children, particularly _ < to those who cannot take nourishment in the usur.l forms 4 and shapes in which it is offered to them, 4 .'.■■. 4 ■ _____ 1 is rich in nutriment, and contains all the valuable elements i 4 of the Cocoa Bean. i Soid Everywhere in Id., 3d, aqd 6d. Packets. I ASK FOR \ j^ulsebrook's tatting-Chocolate MON STER =CLEARING SALE.= Previous to' Stocktaking. ' FOE ONE MONTH ONLY. Immense Reductions in Every Department. ,



Ladies' Dress Goods Is, formerly ! s 1 d per yard * One Lot of Dress Garments half price 1 j Ladies' Fur Top Kid Gloves 2s lid,, formerly 4s 6d i 20 Ladies' Tan and leather Kid Glovea Is 9d, formerly 2aJ6d 1 j Ladies' Stockings Is per pair • Ladies' Corsets from Is lid, all sizes The Celebrated W. 8., all sizes, reduced Men's Hats Is each Men's Suits 23s 6d, formerly 31s 6d ] Waterproof Coats 25s upwards ! Ladies' Shoes from 5s 9d. Men's Boots 9s 6d, 11s 9d, 12s 6d Best Colonial White Blankets 17s fid i i Best Eider Down Quilts from 18s lid,, j Kapoc Quilts, full size, 10s each |! Dressmaking and Tailoring Prices strictly Moderate WE AX X GASH BOIEBS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT i OFFfOE IN ARCADE. Open ' 3 UESDAYS & SATURDAYS OOR 1 SAGES SriTLIED. . "111 &llil IT ■ ACCOUNT. CANTERBURY HOLLER ILOUi: MILLS COMPANY,



D. WOOD, Manager. | __ — 30,00b /'v*««» i 1 i I 11 I ill .^Vjiy I COOKING m^m^ RANGES ''^^^•^^^^^^^^^mom^mmmmii *v sen c Colony. They burn Lignite -^"^saa^w^lJ"-^™^;^^*:*^ True Coal, or Wood, up to 2ft 6in. . a Jpfe^K W <^^? y No Setting Reauired. "Wsm i^^Ksf?^*'Jk«i<^>Ll^» PI With Stove Pipe can be .worked out in he I il^^^lSlaS?©*'! i °Pen- Splendid Bread Bakers. Witt I pT<*«"*^| lif »^«u«*^%s v cas.* ron or c°PPer boilers. The copper H '^fl^l I jj *^*">si^' 23 boilers are large and tin lined inside. jjs gfesSS>4| Mfc«w«»w»w«ws!«y , Eepairs are a minimum. Made in all f~ ™* *>. <5> fl^^^^ *) ': sizes, single or double. High or low pres fipwW^iimiii'iii«rrrrr^*"w'ni'-"gMMga^» Sold by all Ironmongers from whom "™" Catalogues can be obtained, or from the makers, H. E. SHACEXOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin



BELFAST AND FAIEFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TjlOR TUKNIPS, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CEOP SPECIAL MANURES are made to suit any kind of Soil or description of Crop. Samples 01 soil analysed free of cost to Farmers using our Manure. For the present season an all round reduction in price of ys 6d per Ton has been made. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. If there is no agent in your district, send to the Office for Price List and Testimonials. OAKTEEBUBY FROZEN "MEAT AND DAIRY PBOPUOE BXPOBT COMPANY, LIMITED. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Christchurch. W wwiwi in 1 I mrmTrniTWi iiiiMiiir~~ri™~ '■ *fnnnmM—■nnmm mum ihmihiiiihiiiiiiuhiimhi—inm »iimni»iii m i "I"1 SMOKE,ONLY .NEW ¥ ENUS. ! A PEBFdCT TOBACCO, j



' BUSINESS NOTICES . A Free Trip to Christchurch and BACK!! ' E^" A TSSPTIHQ OFPES. '—-, r|PO the Residents of Ashburton and Surrounding Districts. JL ■ ' " ■ ■ . Everybody in Ashburton and thereabouts will be glad to know STRANGE'S Great Annual Stock-Taking Sale NOW ON. While this Colossal Sale Continues HUNDEEDS UPON HUNDREDS of TEMPTING BARGAINS will be obtainable in the following (and innumerable other) Lines:— , SMART MILLINERY, STYLISH DRESSES AND DRESS FABRICS, This Fashionable MANTLKB,-JACKETS, OAPHS, COSTUMES, Sale UP-TO-DATE HOSIERY, will PARIS & OTHER KID («lso FABRIC) GLOVES, last CHQIOtt UNDERCLOTHING, 30 READY-MADE CLOTHING, Days children's Goqiw, Only. Etc. Etc. Etc. All the above and a Host of Other Lines .will be offered at such pbices as must RESULT IN BUSINESS, While The Sale Bargains in Furniture will astonish all who see them. Never before have we offered such a sAperb assortment of FURNITURE at Eeduced Sale Prices as that we are now showing. It is all our own make—a sufficient guarantee of quality. As an EXTEAOEDINAET SALE ATTRACTION" We shall be prepared to allow all Ashburton and District' residents attending the Sale and spending £100 or upwards with us for Furniture their First-olasß Eeturn Eaiiway Fare3—Christchurch and back —fbee op charge. Of course this offer will only hold good during the present Sale, and, together with the Exceptionally Eeduced Prices of the Furniture, should result in a great-many Country attending this Sale. All Parcels of Furniture purchased during this Sale to the value of £50 and upwards will be delivered Feee as far south as Timaru, and as far north as Culverden. WILL THE RESIDENTS OF ASHBUETON and Surrounding Districts please note that Orders for any article or articles specified in this Catalogue may be left with MS SANDEEY at our Ashburton Agency, and will receive our promptest attention. Or, if preferred, Ashburton residents may SHOP WITH US BY POST, As Hundreds of our regular customers do. This is a very simple and effective plan. You just consult your catalogue, write down your requirements, enclose remittance to value—and leave us to do the rest. In this way you hat participate in all the ADVANTAGES OP THIS GREAT SALE WITHOUT TROUBLE, EXFENBE, OR INCONVENIENCE. STRANGE CHEISTCHUECH. • I



JgE*&k By Riding l|g dSS^I \ l*it* r'' / >ou free yourself from all Tyre troubles - jj§P/*|J| jS^-r t*i jfc*"*^* i "* « iind worries. , s^x^^liss $>c^ <%~ li\l^K^ These Dtaratole Tyres can be relied ■ $$£&jM §Q^.4 fe^ \}\\?4 on iui Twelve Months' Hard Riding on all fic2|j&. Ijr^^JM 'j 1 clas c and conditions of roads -. . . PIkS'II %|^\ ,||Mi ' BEWARE OF 'IftiSTATiONS. X^CA Vi M The c»1I!iop Pncumatfc Tyre Co. of Aust. Ltd., iwtl X^Wv ' '" Llchtl:;!(! direct. Ctiristchurch, N.Z. • W| And at Mdbouriie, bjuin-y. Aaeiuide, Perth, and Brisbaue. %>V^ IfcUif'ty' ?J' "* ' ■ ' ; _^___



GREAT STOCKTAKING SALE 1 AT Melior's Zealandia Boot Store. , Everything Reduced in Price for One Month.} j WISE Fathers and Mothers remember this is our Annual Stocktaking Sale, when the ; most up-to-date Stock of Boots and Shoes in Ashburton will be cleared regardless ■ of cost. Eemember we are not holding this Sale for fun, we are in down right earnest! We are going to Sell two thousand pairs of Boots in one month. j BOOT 5... BOOTS. ..'. ; They are almost given away at Melior's. Now is your time to buy. Come and see for yourself. Come early, for our Sale is now on, and it will only last for One Month. This is without doubt the largest Boot Sale ever held in Ashburton. The public say Mellor's the man for good, cheap, genuine Sales, so come one, come all. Do not forget ttet | Melior's Zealandia Boot Store i i IS IN TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON



PROPERTIES FOR SALE' . T HA V B FOX SALE — SEVERAL GOOD FARMS In the Ashburton County, Amongst them being— 90 Acres, near Tinwald, improved 1936 Acres, Bankside, subdivided, well 233 „ Mitcham Koad, improved watered, house of eight rooms, 3000  grass land, Lyndhurst stable, wool shed, ate 53 , Carter's Terrace, extra heavy 140 Acres Ashburton Forks, Butohvuted ]and J into 5 paddocks, hou<e, stable, and 476 „ Springburn, improvement, ' chaff T^M,vrOltoae6d md^ ered nearly new land good 962 Acres, Mount Hutt, good house and 200 Acres, Buccleuch, subdivided, house, stable woolshed stable; all in good order 404 Acres, Elgin, heavy and light land, 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, subdivided well watered; house, Tancred Street, Ashburton stable, shed and yards 900 Acres, Fairfield, thoroughly improved 1800 Acres, Newlanda;. subdivided ancTweU 155 „ Tinwald watered, improved; good house, 1200 Acres, Doric, subdivided into eight ' stable, and granary paddocks ;12 stall stable and chaff 112 Acres, Hinds ' .j, A house, hut; all sown down in English 87 Acres, Alford Forest Koad grass this year 80 Acres, Elgin 400 Acres, Barrhill, subdivided; seven 122 Acres, Hinds roomed house, stable, trap house, etc 596 Acres, Hinds 660 Acres, Rangitata South; subdivided, 100 Acres, Cairnbrae , five roomed house, 'stable, granary, 550 Acres, Launston, well oiMjy; woolshed, sheep yards, etc vided.land of 8?°*" sj^M 545 Acres near Pendarves, subdivided, roomed house, thoroughly improved well watered, house, grain store, and 500 Acres, Westerneld all necessary outbuildings 495 Acres, Coldstream, Hmds 45 Acres, Tinwald . 2100 Acres, Alford Forest, good sheep 512 Acres, Ruapuna, subdivided, well country  ,   . m watered, with house, stable, black- 500 Acres, Lyndhurst, thoroughly lm smith'sshop proved . . 290 Acres, Winchmore, subdivided, house 520 Acres, Seaview, first-class agricultural of six rooms land with every improvement 169 Acres, Lismore Leasehold j house, 324 Acres, Highb^nk, Lease in perpetmty. stable chaff and trap house House, Stables, and all necessary 1693 Acres, Eangitata improvements. Ashburton



I ARE YOU © * To i.iike a long breath for; tea? of coughing ? Are you troubled with a teasing, tantnlizing tickle deep down I in tha chest every time you expand your lungs? Go. to jour chemist or store' and puvchass a bottle of LI Hsi © ! Take it accordingto directions.' The ease you will get right fvon: the first dose will pleas j antly surprise you. A few - ! doses will' drive all fsar tit". i long breaths clean away, and j you will sleep the nj»ht right y tlnough without that cough, | cough, cough you used to have, jit is Rood for children too. Price.2/6 and 4/6 at all | chemists or stores." > i£' I ', "It's Famous" because it's , Rood. ,29



The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest moneyir akers 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 any work. Seed for our catalogue. We sell on cash or time payments, and cangiv* yoa real assistance when you need it. The advice and help of our expert always at your service. We keep the best of every -1 thin for the poultry yard.—Advt. V The Cup That Cheeks.—What is mote invigorating than a nice cup of Coffee these frosty mornings; and you get one if you buy some of Fletcher Bros, fine blend of ■ Java and Mocha, which makes a cup of Coffee fit "for the Gods. We grind the Coffee on the premises, thereby ensuring its freshness. Wo have only one quality ; and one price, namely, Is 6d per Ib, and • there is. nothing bettor to be had For Asthmatical troubles of any kind th only certain specific is Evans' Mountain,  King Asthma Powder.