Farmers' Union.

COLONIAL CONFERENCE.

NOTES FEOSI WELLINGTON.

(From our Special reporter.)

FOUETH DAY'S SITTING-. Monday. Of the morning's proceedings, I have already informed you. The platform was a matter of slow constructien, every nail iv each plank being carefully examined, and not a few being rejected. MAKING A PLATPOBM. Some time was spent in a discussion upon the question whether a taxation plank should be included in the platform. Mr Leadley moved—" That the principle of equality of sacrifice should obtain in direct taxation." This was lost.

Mr Smith then moved, following upon a suggestion made by the Chairman— "That the three direct taxes—on land, mortgage, and income—should be made equal." This also was lost.

Yet a third motion, which was lost — "That direct taxation should be levied by jneanii of a land and income tax."

Mr Potts then moved —" That the matter of taxation, other than for Customs pur poaes, be not made a plank of the platform." On a division this was carried by 15 to 9 votes.

The subject then dropped. Mr teadley said he would like a freedom of contract plank put in the platform, and he moved—"That the principle of freedom of contract should be maintained by the Union in connection with all matters as between employer and employee." He said he was not aiming a blow at existing labour legisla.tion, but he thought it was about: time to oall a halt in that direction. He did not object to workers organising so long as they pursued a policy along legitimate lines, suoh as improving each others con dition., bettering or maintaining wages, &c, but/when they dictated to employers as to how they should run their business, then Labour XJnions were exceeding their legiti mate aims. It should be recognised that every man had the right to sell his labour to whom he liked. This was the principle involved.

The motion was seconded by Mr Birch (Wellington!. Mr Smith (Pahtatua), appealing to Mr Leadloy, as " one of the leading lights of the Conference/ requestedhim to withdraw tHe motion.

Mr Leadley—l would like to hear the debate first. Mr McQueen (Southland—We should Boom to put it on our platform. A Voice—We agree with the principle. The motion was lost on the voices. Mr Leadley (to the Chairman)— That dossn'fc prevent me bringing the motion up again :if it is not adopted as a plank ? The Chairman—Not if you have an opportunity. (Laughter!. Mr Leadley-I think I'll mark it down as lost! THE PLATFORM* [Th€i platform eventually adopted ap peared in our last issue.] THE NATIONAL DBBT.

Along discussion followed the following motion, introduced by the Taranaki dele gates:—"That, in view of the alarming increase of the public debt, which neces sarily entails heavy taxation upon the farming oommnnily, this Conference) ap proves of the movement in the direction of setting up a Parliamentary Committee to enquire if any means are possible to minimise further borrowing; that this resolution be forwarded to the Aoting- Premier." The mover (Mr Leeoh) said fchat it was most alarming the way the public debt was piling up. If it continued, the cost of producing would go up to such a rate fchat the colony would uot be able to compete with any other country's markets. Mr McQueen did not think borrowing could, be stopped immediately, although he ■was sorry that it was so. He was strongly against the idea of a State Bank. Mr Tansey said the Conference should protest strongly against the alarming increase of the public debt, and should urge the Government to endeavour to live within the colony's means. Mr Richards asked whether it was the intention of delegates to favour knocking off borrowing for opening up lands, making roads, and constructing railways ? Such a policy would be suicidal. He advised the Conference to leave the matter alone. Mr Kirkbride did not agree with the previous speaker, and said he felt great alarm at the rapid increase of the debt. Could they, as prudent farmers, view this with anything but alarm? (No, no!) The debt had piled up, and yet of recent years the money had been frittered away in all parts of the colony in gaining popularity, instead of being spent on national works, such a? the Main Trunk Railway. The Taranaki motion was superseded on tha voices by the following, moved by Messrs Eeece and Leadley:—'• That the annual addition made to the present excessive public debt of this colony must ultimately entail heavy taxation on farmers and workers,. and will seriously handicap us as producers competing in the markets of the world."—Carried.

THE MORTGAGE TAX. '. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Eeece, who termed the mortgage tax as " a grossly unfair tax "—"That all mortgages should be deducted from the annual value of land bearing the graduated tax ; that the Farmers' Union protests against _ the present mortgage tax—(l) Because it is out of all proportion to other forms of taxable property under the Land and Income Tax; (2) that it is inequitable in its incidence, pressing as it does on the necessitous borrower; (3) that it is unfair in its operations, because it exempts the largest lender on mortgage in New Zea land, i.e.,the New Zealand Government." Besolved, on the motion of Mr; Hood (Poverty Bay]—" That this Conference con siders all loans to local bodies should be relieved of the mortgage tax." The Conference rose at 6 o'clock.

In Time of Peace Prepare for War

People are constantly eating too much. Grown-up, sensible people often make them selves sick by over-loading the stomach. Have about the house a pleasant, perfect, positive medicine for sour stomach, sick headache, colic, -winds, belchings, bilious ness, furred tongue, lazy liver, constipation, bad breath, bad taste. All are liable to over-indulging in the good things of life. One or two Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills after a big meal will prevent sickness, and the same number on going to bed after a good time will fix you right for the morning, and let you get up as clear as a bell. Dr. Morses Indian Root Pills are put up in umber bottles with full name blown thereon. They axe the bost family medicine that science, skill and money can produce.

LA GRIPPE.

THE SYMPTOMS DESCRIBED.

The Case of Mrs. M. TURNER.

{By a Christchurch Reporter^

Mrs. Minnie Turner, of No. 6 Car ter's lane (which runs off Chester-street), Christchurch, recently gave a reporter a friendly welcome, and expressed her de sire to have certain facts brought under the notice of the general community. " It is for the benefit of people who may suffer as I did, that I wish my case to be made known," remarked the above named lady. "Before I became experi enced in such matters I have seen folks almost dying, and yet I was helpless to assist or advise them, but now that I am in possession of the experience that teaches, other people are quite welcome to profit by it?' " What is the nature of the complaint •which attacked you?" asked the re porter. " Influenza it is called, and very bad I was, too. The first sign of this disease that I had was a dull, aching pain in all my limbs. My legs felt So weak and shaky that I could scarcely stand. Indeed, I was quite unfit for any mental or bodily exertion. Severe pains in my head worried me to death. I could not do my work, neither could I see to sew, as the splitting headaches almost blinded me. My tongue was white and thickly coated to such, a de gree that I had no taste for anything. On the second day of my attack I was (afflicted witth violent pains in the back, ■which made that portion of my body so tender that I could not lie down without feeling extremely uncomfortable. >My ■ayes were red and watery, I was con tinually sneezing, and my throat was very sore, which made swallowing a most painful operation. When I come fco think of the great amount of tea ; tind water I used to drink, it seems al imost incredible even to myself, but yet I could not get rid of the feverish thirst which troubled me, and I could not the temperature down. During the day and night I used to ex pectorate a lot of phlegm, a thing which made me fear my lungs were affected. Most of this time I was kept awake at night by dreadful fits of coughing, after which I laid jjown distressed and ex hausted, with hot and cold flashes run ning through me one after the other. 9! was miserably thin and worn out, my cheeks being pale and haggard, and I am sure if the disease had not been checked. when it was, the consequences would have b«en very serious. The last drain of vitality had run out of my ,Bystem, leaving me a nervous, emaciated wreck."

'" Was there nothing obtainable to check the ravages of your attack P" "Absolutely, nothing, so I thought, as all remedies I had hitherto- adopted proved futile. I had- lost my appetite completely, and my Btomach became bo upset and weak that the smell of food became obnoxious. > My condition was getting more critical each day, the weakening effects of influenza apparently being without limit. To continue in this way meant sure death, so you can guess my despair when everything failed to relieve me. A lady friend called to see me one day, when I was in a most inconsolable and despondent mood. After telling her what means I had resorted to for the purpose of getting relief, she asked me whj[ on earth I had not taken Clements Tonic. "It cured my attack, and I'm sure it will cure yours," Bhe said. Acting on her advice I com menced taking Clements Tonic. I was very pleased at the result, for I noticed a marvellous change before I had got half through my first purchase. The racking pains in my legs and back soon ceased, my head 'also getting wonder fully relieved. A remarkable hunger claimed my attention —a sensation I had almost forgotten. The sneezing and coughing stopped, thus enabling me to get some sleep. My pulsation became regular, and the general feebleness dis appeared. Clements Tonic stopped the progress of my disease, and restored me fco robust health. Since then I have always been healthy and vigorous. I have recommended Clements Tonic ,to other like sufferers, who have always experienced thp- best results, thus prov ing the reliability of that unequalled medicine. These .facts you may publish in any way you like."

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY JULY io 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hanoox, for bee Proprietor, Robust Bsll, at his Printing Offioe, Barnebb Street,. Ashbarbon THURSDAY, July 10, 1902,



STATUTORY DECLARATION. I, Mimhie Turner, of 5 Carters-lane, Christ church, In the Colony of New Zealand, do sol emnly and sincerely declare that I have care f illy read the annexed document, consisting of two I illos and consecutively numbered from one to two, end that It contains and Is a true and faithful account of my illnefes and cure by Clements Tonic and also contains my full permission to publish In any way my statements, which I give voluntarily, without receiving any payment; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the provisions of an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, intituled II The Justices of Peace Act, 1882." Declared at Cbristchtiroh, this seventh day of December, one thousand nine hundred, before me, STEPHEN LAWRENCE, J.P.



BUSINESS NOTICES LONDON BUTCHERY TANCKED STEEET. 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. ROBINSON ■ 7_29 CENTUM Try Ow*- CHESTERFIELDS E v) CO Or Three-qusirter _—— •* MoJDONALD &; CO. Tailors . NOTICE^ TTT E HAVE APPOINTED P. W. COX, Agsci) for MASSBY-HARRIS- and _ laIPBBIAL BlOtCisa FOR ASHBURTON, RAKAIA, and Surround'ng Districts CHen^p^willJrecsive every attention, and MR COX wIH Uolleob all Monies duo toj.u*» CANADA CYCLE .& MOTOR COY LIMITED Depot—East Strtef, Ashburton if. TT ANTED KNOWN—That) I am VV prepared t to pive Estimates for all Plumbere' &od Gaefitting Work, and can gii&rautee c6rtipleto aatisfaccion. Hot and Oolri Water gefvices laid on. Well Sinking, £*ths, Tanks, and Boiler Frames. Having bad a long expertenoe in Gun Kepaire, ihoße Sportsmen who require their Guvs repaired by an Expert/ ahould bring them to me early, as the season is close upon us, i WILLIAM B. HYDE, Burnett) Street, Next) Door to Club. Plumber, Locksmith, GasnVer & Tinsmith. Lowest prices '■ compatible with good ■ vvotfemaußbip 53



Hollis Cycles.—The display of Hollis cycles now on view at John Orr & Co's is well ■worthy of inspection by all cycling enthus iasts. The3emachines are madefrom genuine B. S. A. parts by the celebrated gunmakers, I Hollis n-nd Sons, Birmingham, which should be sufficient guarantee of their efficiency. The models wo have seen are superbly finish ed, and the high standard of quality attained in the manufacture of the Hollis bicycle Jbas been most rigidly maintained. Messrs Fletcher Bros, are offering £5 Eeward to anyone who can prove that their Defiance Butter which they are selling at Is per lb., is not the same quality and brand as what is being sold at Is 3d per lb, by another firm in Ashburton. They do this on account of some unprincipled person spreading a report that their butter is of an inferior quality to that which is being sold at la 3d per lb, which they can prove is not SO AH who wiah to protect themselves from tbe result* of a bai cold should not! negleefctotakeTUSßlOUFA a ;■; STANDISH IAND PREECE. Photographers under the Royal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio pigh Street, Christehuroh,



• BUSINESS NOTICES I I Pnre TEAS of FINEST Quality!! j 1 These Teas are blends 01 absolutely the I f I FINEST TEAS PBOCURABLE. 1 I ■ ■ ■ I IS S|' I Each Brand is ol a different character and i flavour but of FINEST Quality. 1 ifiOLOMBO .. Ijftj I \a/ ;Brand. Pure Ceylon Iv/ 1 I Ask"your Grocer for these well-known I I Brands^o^Teas.and... I II I_. ACCEPT NO OTHEK, I SPECIZrADTEiiTISE M ENt" ]l/| R CHARLES CHAPMAN has been appointed Foreman of our PAINTING DEPARTMENT, And we are fprepared to execute SIGNWRITING, GRAINING, HOUSE-DECORATING, and PAINTING in all its Branches. fiply A|competent staff of Workmen are always ready to send to any part oftne Town and Country. Good Work and Satisfaction, therefore, cannot fail to result. di§T;' '' : L SIGNWBITING A SPECIALTY Photo*Muranese, Mirror, Kristelle, and Sheet Glass cut to any size required. Orders Promptly Attended To. ... m**» i W. H. COLLINS & CO.. Painters, Glaziers, Signwriters, House Decorators, and Paperhangers. P.O. Box 35. Telephone No 14



PHO'jr^APHY. HALMA'3 STUDIOS, SAUFDERS' BUILDINGS, Yjn B uredoingTWfcIiVBENAMKLLRD W OABi.-VET PHOTOS and EN ..AHGKMKKT, >ize 12 x 10, mounted m oantiful tinted pluta tut k mount for * 5g BEX SPECIMENS, as thin ih only for a Limited Timp. COME EARLY. LLfeWELUN OWEN, MOSM. CERTIFICATED & REGISTERED TEAOH&R. STUDENTS rirep^reid for any Musical Examination -bald in Now Zealand. A3! branches of Mueio taught. CJ&adii'.afes presented *t Kxamlnatlons, 137 ; average maika 94 per cent. Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,000000, 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. 6 23 "rlllway refreshment rooms, to my lady friend?} tIG-HT Refreshments of all kinds may A be had on shortest; notice. inva'id wines & speciality, Srelght'e Dan>idin"ales on tap; 1 B J. DINEEN "OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. PRIZE POULTRY FOR SALK. PURE-BRED Indian Game, Minorcas, Langphana, a-A Brown Leghorns. Also Pekin Docks. Bred from Imported and First Prize Stock. Cockerels and Pellets from 5d rach. 190 H. 0. BKRRYMAN. MX 8 J. "LLOYD, MUSIO BRLLER, &o, T>EGISTERED TBACHEB op !\» MUSIO ' Musical Instruments of every description. Latest Muaio by every mall. AGENT FOR WHEELKR AND WILSON'S Sewing Machines- The Latest and Beat; the only Sewing Machine that does not fu.il in any point. AGENT FOR EMPftESK NEEDLE. Materlale kept. New Transfers, Plushes, \ Araeenes, etc. \ Tancbkd SaBBBX (uexb Hall, Herbalist



TIT H V shiver with the cold when you can obtain COAL in any quantity, trom i cwtto a Ton, AT Argyle Bros. Coal and Firewood Depot, Havelock street, Ashburton. PEACE DECLARED. "Vf OT so with you, because your system 1\ is out of order, on account of your cold feet. Eemedy-Call at the ULSTER BOOT SHOP and get a pair of warm Boots or Slippers. Prices to suit every one. Slippers from 9d upwards. All classes of Boots and Shoes equally cheap. T. YOXT^&, Ulster Boot Shop, T*ncred street. INSURE NOW WITH TEE Government Life Insurance Department. £1600000 TT AS already been added to Policies in O_ the Department. This is the Bonus Year And everyone now taking out a participa ting Policy will receive a substantial bonus at the end of the year. J. H. RICHARDSON, Commissioner. Support Local Industry, ■ Save 2£oney, I And Ensure a Comfortable Fireside by using Mount Somers Coal. TITOWT SOMEES GOAL IS THE Best and the Cheapest Household Coal, bar none, of all the Coals found on the Eastern divide of the Middle Island. JOSHUA TUCKER. TO Those about to marry, and to tbote already married. Study economy ly purchasing your furniture at W. & M. BAKKRS Warehouse, Hcvelook Stteet, 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. rjTHE Genuine Silent Primus Cooking I. Stove 14s 6d, uses ordinary kerosene; also Prlmua Hob Plata 17s 6d, and Primns Iron Heater, 3a 6d.—Carson &Co.



BUBINBBB NOTICES _ T. H. UNDRILL & CO , 0 UPHOLSTERERS, Etc. i We mate all our own mv " "ygp^^^-] Bedding from the very Tjll*?|jj^^ Til w •■'"»' i^>l sfc material, so-buy |1| |I/ i^e^^ pJ| *t>§ t 1 1M 'rom us at lowest W^/fy^SSS^-^-^J ff|'|r tf~*f "We have also just -, Furniture re-covered ;^A^^^g; .jji- Ke-covering , Dining and made equal to B^P^Kl sS 11 S SB^?' E°°m °r DrawiDg ' First - class "Work || || gjj| l^|l"lj >';Q*^ ■ manship Guaranteed S*^jJiPl| Wejliave'ijusfcjopened another Choico Assortment*of up-to-datelßedsteads and Cots fin Brass andjlron at all prices. NEW DESIGNS, BEST QUALITY, LOWEST PRICES. Wire, Spring, and other Mattresses made on Premises,—— — T. H. UNDRILL & CO., FURNISH BRP, TANORBD STREET i HARDLEY BROS., PLUMBERS, IBOEMONGEKS, AND TINSMITH Oar Ssßson'a Stock of ( GUNS, CARTRIDGES, AND GUN FITTINGS Is to Hand ; and Oor GTJNSMITHING, ENGINEERING, and BRAIZING DEPARTMENT, Is in the Hands of a Certi6cated Er«ineer, therefore all work will be oarried,out ou latent scipntifio lines, and guaranteed We bold a larpe sh^k r-f WINDMILLS, TANKS, BATHS, FORCE and LIPT I ) UMTS, FINKS, LAVATORY BASINS. HIGH PRESSURE BOILERS, &c, and make HOT and COLD WATER and SANITARY WORK a BpeeWty SPOUTING, RIDGING, aDd all claeeee of Tin end Iron Goods Mai>afaotared. Pips Wells Driven, Famps, Hydrahllo Rama, Windmills and Water Wheels fixed and Kupplied. A Staff «f Competent Workmen always available for all o'&aaes of Plumbing woik in any part of the county. «*». 32 HARDLEY BR' >S. ™»»82 PLUMBERS snd SANITARY KNOIHKERS, EAST STRKET WE ABE CABH BUYERS OF PKIME MILLING WHEAT OFFICE IN AROADE. Open TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS CORK SACKS SUPPLIED. /^ F> TCnPTTVI f^ DONE ON FARMERS' VXKID IJII It account. I CAKTERBUBY EOLLBB FLOUK MILLS COMPANY, D. WOOD, Mana?pr. MAY, 1902 Bought of MITCHELL & TURNER DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS AfcHBOfctTON Sold by 15 Examined by 11 . . £ , ,j £ 8 d 6yda Dk Dress Tweed it 61 09 0 Now la 06 0 2 School Capea 8i lid 017 10 „ 3s 61 7 1 Ladies' Maciotonh 30a 1 10 0 „ 21a 1 1 g 2 School Hate «< 6i 0 7 0 „ la 0 2 0 iO Coloured Muslin, (or Aprons 10^1 08 9 »» 3^d 02 11 1 Mane Tweed Ooab 22a 6d 12 6 „ 15a fid 015 6 IPr Working Trouaera 83 63 6 „5b lid 0 511 2 Working Shirts ' 4j 6i 0 9^o „2b Qi 05 6 Paid 2 Under Flannels 9d 07 6 „2a 6d 05 0 By Cash, with 2 Pair Under Pants 2s 0 4 0 „ la 6d 0 3 0 Thanks, 1 White Qollt, Dbie B^ 10s 91 010 9 „8s 9d 0 8 9 MITCHE LL & TURN ER 1 Coloured Qallt, Sg?e Bed ______„ 6A 04 6 „3a 6d 03 6 4 Coloured Towola May 17, 1902 Is 6i 06 0 „la 04 0 1 Coloured Tablo Cover (Large) 18a 6d 018 6 t> 10s 63 010 6 1 Pair Lace Carfaina Bjl6l 0 8 6 „6s 9d 0 6 9 12 Yards Pink Flannellette Gs s^i 0 5 6 „ 3|d 0 3 9 4yds Fanoy Flanneletfcs os|B£d 62 10 „ 4Jd 016 2 Pats Cftßhrnoro Hosa Is 3d 0 2 6 „ 9J 0 16 £9 3 2J Now £5 14 1 We fake this somewhat unuanal method ot showing the Public what the Beduotiom we are making amount to in a Parcel of Drapery, every article of whioh is of every dny need, and Good Value at Ftjll Prices. Our Trumpeter Is not dead, in faob, there are hundreds of him spread over the County, but we venture to Bay that no business attempt of a similar nature, ever made in Ashburton, has ever ?rproaohe<i the success attending the Dissolution of Partnership Sale now going on lo our Prtmlses. See " WaDteds." FARMS FOR PRIVATE SALE. T¥7"S HAVE THB FOLLOWING PROPERTIES FOR PRIVATE SALE :— 376 acre farm at Waterton, with 4 roomed houao, 4 stall stable, loose box, and granary j good cropping and grass land 780 acres. Hinds district, good buildings, all in grass, well fenced and subdivided Into 9 pftJdocks, well watered 500 acres at Mefchven, 8 roomed house, and other- improvements 156 acre farm at FJemington, 4rocrced bouso and stable, well watered and fenced 476 acre farm at Sprlngburn, all new'y laid down j 7>oomed houae, 6 stall stable, woolshed, divided into 10 paddocka 4!;oacre leasehold farm, at Mileham Road 950 acre farm at Seafield, 4 roomed house, stable 262 acre farm at Flemins^on, highly improved, divided into 8 paddocks, well fenced and watered, 6 roomed house, granary, outhouse, 4 rooms, 6 stall stable, and other necessary outbuildings 3800 acres, all In grass, well fenced and f- nbdivided ; all well watered and good plantations ; closo to railway; with good buildings, house, woolshed, cottage, and obher improvements ; easy terms. (This property can be cold eabdlvided in two blocks ) We shall ba glad to give the fullest information to intending purchasers, and show them over any of the above properties. FRIED LANDER BROS., LTD,



BUSINESS NOTICES VOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING j PIANOFORTE. . Mrs Johnston rjIERM commenoed TUR?DAY,29th May I j._ To Whom it Concerns THEREBY beg to notify all concerned that I will not be responsible for debtß jontracted by my wife (excepting, of course, hose made with the firm of Mobiaety Bros., Ashburton's cheapest cabinetmakers, upholsterers, etc., Wakanui Road), from this date.—X.Y.Z. R. CLARK | CARRIAGE PAINTER, FIVE Tears with A. G. Howland, Christ church ; seventeen years with J. R., and F. and H. Steel. Begs to notify the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has started Business in premises opposite Church of England, Tancred street west. Vehicles of every description Painted to any Design; good workmanship guaran teed j best materials used. Cushions and all leather work made or repaired. A Trial Solicited. 6 165 COALS! COALS ! COALS! MGUST~OMJSRS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET 4 npHIS U OMifrorburv 1" Beat Coal. E?ery JL Householder shtsnld «<&ve ir.oney, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOWERS COAL, Ihis Co&l ha» 3b per oeob of Gas, barns with a good fleur.e, ai.d gives a ftteftdy heat) TRT IT ! TRY IT i; TRY IT To hu had of u!l Con! Merchants. Prioe—l7» per Ton at Mount Bomcra Station JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street, Ashburton FOR WATCHES ', OIOOKS, JEWKLLRBY, SILVER .\ND ELECTRO-PLATII BKASONAPLK NOVELTIES, Eto, ao to G. JESSON, Fifeci ml Wttohmaker and JewelltT, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hote!) Ashburton. —Kepairs a Specialty.— Presentation Commifetees liberally dealt with. BAKER BROS. Complete FurnSslnlMigf,; V 7® £> X- U 'JC ABCEIE ». THE EAKL (Not Hopetoun) HAS AEEIVED IN ASHBURTON, Anyone wishing an INTERVIEW can have same at Messrs Monow, S&ssett & Co.) Wills Street, Hours of Interview—9 to 5. It will only cost you J»10 to have an EARL of your own; Bell and Gas Lamp included. M. PRIEST, Manager WANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan Drill; guaranteed in good order, low price. 3f or particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depots WANTED to sell, Small Farm 40 acres, first-class land, good buildings, price low, terms reasonable; suit man with small capital. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Land and Estate Agent. WANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's Bicycle, good as new, very little used 5 must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. WANTED to sell, second-hand Colonial Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy terms; guaranteed in good working order. For price and particulars apply W* Stonyer, Implement Agent. \"Tk / ANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grat®; VV a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. J L.HIGGS Painter, Glazier, Paperhanger, and Signwriter Wall Paper, Scrim, Oils, Paints, (Slass, etc., in Stock. TTAVING taken over the Picture Fram- O_ ing Plant and Stock of Mr J. Wright I am now prepared to receive orders for Picture Framing at lowest prices. J. L. HIGGS, Tancred Street. NOTICE. ANY person or persona fouud Trespassing on the Rlveradale Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise will be proaeoated. 307 W S STRANGE.



HAVE SEEN THOSE NICE EOTAL PHOTOGRAPHS STOCK 1 IS GIVING AWAY? T^OU get one with every cash purchase X ofl2s6d. They're honestly worth 2s 6d each, and you get them for nothing. CAPITAL PLACE THAT BLUE BOOT STOKE. Wonderful how it's becoming a household word throughout the county of late. Note Addbess — I). STOCK'S BLUE BOOS jSTORE, BURNETT i STREET, ASHBURTON. The name is synonymous with all that is . bright, best, and up-to-date in footwear. Nothing but the best English leather, used for repairs. THE FEDERAL TARIFF. npHE Federal Tariff has been so altered JL lately that buyers in certain markets have been afraid to invest. The duties on all finished articles have been considerably raised, but that does not apply to us. For instance, we. are quoting Celluloid Mud gards at 7s 6d per pair, and you could not import them in small quantities for any where near the price. These guards have been proved to be the best on the market and are obtainable from the Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street. THE , CHEISTCHUECH MEAT COMPANY. (Works : Islington and Smithfleld) A REji Buyers of Prime DAIRY or GRAIN FED BACON.PIGS InJanyJQuantity, Christchurch Meat Company, Limited. Stafford Street, Timaru. J^S^^^SJ^B|^3l "^ ■"'■ c®& *3 r *" '' ° •?* &3 »c '"" VuHS| j£ *o 30 WM. SPAREDW, Corner of East and Moore Streets TO THE FARMERS (.IF THE TINWALD DISTRIOT. HAVING taken over the SHORING & GENERAL BLACKSMITH BUSI NKS< U'«\y carried on at TmwalJ by Mr J Stephens, I atn prepared to fxeoute all. work entrusted to me with despatch, and a 5 modern'e prices. Trusting to receive a fair sharegof public patronogfti G. MORRISON (Late of Lagmhoe), TINWALD SHOEING FORGE. ' 4183 NO T IG E. H. P. MADDEN, BAKER, CONFECTIONER, AND CATERER, East Street, WOULD respectfully , take this opportunity of thanking his ens« tomers for past orders, and trusts to merit a contlnuar.ee of the same in the future Additional accomodatlon has now been added to the refreshment rooms, which are still under the personal supervision of Mrs Madden, where patrons can rely upon receiving the best attention. Tea, Coffaa Cocoa, etc, will be dispensed, it* conjunction with Hot Scotch Pies, Scones, Cakes, Pastry Creams, which are manu factnred en the premises, from, the bests ingredient?, and from the latest London and Parisian recipes, fat which the Establishment is noted. Brlie, Birthday, and Chriaeenlng'C&kee a speciality. Catering as ÜBUal. ' f atisfaction " is on? motto, PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan it each end o! tin. THOMAS LINTBRN BECtS to anaeuuoe that he has taken over the ALFORD FOREST HOTEL. And will be glad to see oldJJFriendß and Vißltiors. N Only besb Brands of Wines, Ales, and Spirits stocked! Good Table. Good attendance. 5 I WANTED, AGENTS. Wanted—Agents. rtQ TO take down orders on a New <3j <4 Article, suitable, agreeable, and use ful to all (work permanently or in spare x time.) Agents wanted in every district and colony. Enclose envelope for particu- ■ lars. ■ -/ Address:' Wanted, Box 976, Sydney, N.S.W. _^ 6 304 CLAEIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tancbbd Ashburton. "OEST accommodation and attention for 1> Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse Clipping done. F. Pi'CLABIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. . 687 P\TIY Fan baking powder, the great) novelty, two patty tioa fer nothing Fro -i all Grooera