Sporting.

ASHBURTON TROTTIXG CLUB.

Officers : Patrons —Messrs Jas. Bishop, G. A. M. , Buckley, D. Cameron, J. C. N, Grigg, P. Jones, J. McLachlan, M.H.R., G. M. R;ie, M. Stitt, Jno. Small, and W. S. Strange. President—Mr Donald McLean. Vice- Presidpnt—Mr Jas. Small. Stewards— Messrs T. Kishop, W. H. Dardis, P. Devane, Jno. Fit/gerald, G. Grice, junr., i T. Hurley, M. Lagan, J. Mullan, J. G. McConaclre, J. McDonnell,R. McDonnell Denis McKendry, Daniel McKendry, F. McCafferty, J. O'Grady, G. Robertson, Jno. Sutherland, J. Shearman and J. H. Stephens. Judge-Mr Donald McLean. Starter—Mr R. J. Henry. Cr.EEtc os 1 Scales —Mr D. McDonnell. Clerk of I CouESK-Mr W. Huston. Handicapper —Mr [I. Ilrinknian. Treasurer-Mr W. Sutherland. Timekkkpeb Mr J. V. Do Beer. Secretary—Mr C. J. Styche.

>' The weather was glorious for the Spring Meeting of (he Ashburton Troftiug Club which was held yesterday on the Clu'/s track at the Show .Grounds. There was a record attendance, many visitors coining from Christchnrcli, Timaru, and neigh bouring districts to witness the sport. An improvement was made in the track arrange ments, which was in the direction of pre venting any encroaching on tho track, while the trotting was in progress. A portion of the straight was roped in for this purpose. The Club ran the totalisator, for which lCs and .£1 tickets were issueji. Speculation was brisk, the sum of .£1409 10s being put through the machine during the day, which is nearly twice as much as that recorded for the corresponding day last year. A number of bookmakers put in an appear ance, but were not allowed to ply their avocation. This helped materially tc swell the totalisator investments. The course was in fairly good order, but the dust made it disagreeable for the riders. The officials worked well, and especially the secretary, Mr C. J. Sfcyche, who had his hands full but ■was quite equal to the task. Mr R. J. Henry performed the duties of starter efficiently. Mr J. Mullan had the refresh ment booth, and the luncheon booth was under'the management of Mr McMeekin, of Christchurch. Mr D. McDonnell acted as clerk of the scales, which office he filled to satisfaction. The duties of clerk of the course were entrusted to Mr W. Huston, who made an abe substitute for Mr Ja«. McCormick. Following are results :~

Maiden Tuot (saddle) of 20 soys ; second

2 soys, from the stake. Two miles. 11 Mr H. Hunt's br g Joe Chamberlain,

aged, by Stanley, 7sec3 (A Willetls) 1 45£ Mr J Brankin's br g Discovery 11., syrs, 12sec3 ... ... (Owner) 2 8 Mr J. Small's b m Nana, aged, lOsec

(Geo. Grice) 3

A\ Carodic, lOsecs (A Stewart), 13 \ BramMe. lisecs (Owner), 0 Forest Mac, llsecsTT Hickman), 35$ Little Wonder 11., lisecs (N Price), %\ H. M, Stanley, lisecs (McConachie), 0 Platelayer, 11 sees (R McDonnell), 1 Mizpab, lisecs (W Smith), 0 Rookyine, lisecs (F. Black), 2 Tenby, I Isecs (C Hibbard),s£ Siss, lisecs (Watson), and 16 Terata, 123ecs (Owner) also started. Discovery -11. led the first time round, with Bramble and Little Wonder next. On the second round being completed Joe Chamber lain had trotted to within a few lengths of Discovery 11. and Bramble, Little Wonder and Bramble breaking badly left Dispopery 11. and Joe Chamberlain to fight out the finish. The former appeared to have a little fcha best with a quarter of a mile to go, but broke at that point;, which left Joe Chiimberlain to trot in an easy winner by nearly 50 yards, Naua about 20 yards away third. Then followed Bramble, Little Wonder IT. and H. M. Stanley, the rest pulling up. Time—s.34a. Totalisator—ls3/ Dividends— .£9 6a and 14s.

Tinwald Handicap (saddle), of 20 soys; second 2 soys from f!stake. One mile.

25A Mr E Sharplin's brg Rambler, agpd by Berlin, 18aec^ ' ... (Owuer) 1 23£ Mr T Laffey'a b g Home Rule, aged, 21 sees ... iG- Morrison) 2 42* Mr C W Hammond's br m Molly *" Reilly. aged, 22aees ... (Owner) 3 3 V inity, scr (II Wright), 4 Ciimaline, 6sec3 (Owner), 7£ Little Harold, 13secs (Owner), 19 Sfcruan, I7?e?s (Owner), ri\ Hard Cash, 18secs (J Eitzgerald), 4-lj-Silver Call, 19secs (Owner), Yi> Medora 19secs (Owner)', and 19i Jes3ie 8., 27seca, (Owner) also started. Dnpplegftnger and Little Bell were scratched. At the start Jessie 15. took up the ruuniug, but was soon over hauled by Home Rule, who passed her in the first rouud. Struan and Silver Call th«u trotted up to the leaders, followed by Rambler. An excellent finish between Home Rule aud Rambler resulted in favor of the latter with little to spare, Molly Reilly a good third. Time—2.43. Totalisator — 190 \. Dividends £3 4s and ill lCs.

Medora took no part in the race, the owner alleging that she bad been interfered with by the starter at; the Commencement.

A meeting 1 of stewards was held, but after tho explanation of the starter the matter was allowed to drop.

Lagjlhor Handicap (harness), of 30 soys 5 second 5 soys from the stake. Two miles. 109S- Mr E. Sharplin's b m Hettie H., by Tho American, 36secs (Owner) 1 16-i Mr F. H. Ridder's b g Logan, 4yrs, 22secs ... (Lenhart) 2 50i Mr R. Thompson's b m Silvertail 11., aged 34secs ... (N. Price) 3 3^ Nonsense scr (H. Broomfield); 5 Wairuna lOsecs (Ei. Wright), 25 Lignite 2secs (A. Stewart);'274 Birchwood 32secs (Owner), also started. Hettie H. soon put a gap between herse'f and her opponents, holding a lead of quite ten lengths after the first round. In the third round, Silver* tail got almost on terms with Hettie H., and continued to hang on till the last fur long-, where Lo^an came through, but was unable to reach Hettie IT., who won by a length and a half, Silvertail a length away. Wairuna tailed off in tho early part of the race. Time — 5.20. Totalisator — 255|. Dividends -£1 0s and .£3 Bs. The Setting Race was struck out. Ashburton Handicap, (saddle), of 30 soys; second 5 soys from the stake. Two

miles. / 10 MrG Robertson's b h Struan, aged,

by Mambrino Mac, 31 sees (A Robertson) 1 88i Mr P Mitten's b m Little Bell, aged, 29secs ... (W. Bebbington) 2 61.V Mr J. Brankin's br g Discovery 11., " 3yrs, 46?ecs .*, ••• (Owner) 3 4 Sydney, scr (R McConachie), 1 Vanity, lsec (H Wright),'4£ Lena Bell, ISsec (J Cass),4| Impudence, 25sec.(J Stewart), Hi Doppleganger, 29sec (G- Mcßae), 34 John Brow o, 3 sees (Owner), 2J-Nana, 43secs (G Grice), and 8 Bramble, 45secs (FI Barnes) also started. John Brown refused to leave the mark. Discovery led till the third time round, when he broke and was passed by Struan and Little Bell, Struan eventually winning by three lengths. Time—s.l7 2-sths. Totalisator—243. Dividends—£l6 8s and 12s. Ladies' Bracelet Handicap, (saddle), of 10 soys, and a bracelet value 0 soys; socoud 2 soys *from_the stakes. Two miles. 23} Miss Brankin's br g Baltileen, 6yrs, by Baltimoro, 45secs (J. Brankin) 1 7| Mrs C. W. Hammond's br m Molly Reilly, aged 42secs (W. Ham mond) " ... ■■■ ••• 2 37£ Miss N. Laffey's b g Home Rule, aged, 42sei'S ... (G.Morrison) 3 ].V Up Guards lOsecs, 18 Rambler 20secs, ( 3secs pen.), 3 Wharfdale 33secs, 37 Me dora 35secs, 8 Carodic 43sec, ■ Tenby 44sec, | Forest Mac 4-1 sec, 5£ H. M. Stanley 44sec, and 8 Terata-, alse started, Baltileon es tiblished a good lead in the first two round*. Entering the last lap, Baltileen was still in command, with Home Rule and Molly Reilly in dangeruusproximity. JBalti leen, however, well ridden, drew away, and won easily. Time—s.43. Totalisator-151 Dividends- £i 6s and £4 Os. FAiRPiBr.D Handicap, (harness^, of 20 soys; secpnd 2 soys from the stake. One mile aud a half. 31. Mr H Lucas's br g Birchwood, 6yr§, by Blackwood Abdallah, 24seos (Owner) 1 42J Mr R Thompson's eh m Silvertail 11, *s> aged, 27secs (N. Price) 2 60J- Mr It McDonnell's b g Lorenzo, " oyrs, 32secs ... (Owner) 3 I Nonsense, scr (Owner 1, 6 Lignite, 9 secfe (A Stewart), 6£ Bramble, 29secs, (Owner), 47J Columbia, ;50secs (Ownet-i also started. BirahwoQd was leading at the second round, with Lorenzo, Bramble aud. ©pluuibia in close attendance. Silvertail came very fast the last hulf mile, but was uuable to pass Birchwood, who won by half a. length. Time—4.ll. Totalisator—JH97lV Dividends —£3 18a aud £1.

Da«C I-Uijqigae (saddle), of 20 soys; second 2 soys from the stake.. One mile. 87 £ Mi- i\ Mitten's, br mare Little Bell, by Geueral Traoey, aged llsecs ... ... (W. Bebbington) - 1 13 Mr H. B. Barns' b h Little Harold, ao-ed/Jsecs (Owner) 2 5Gh Mr J. Cass' cli ni Silver Call, fiyra 15SOCJ3 .. ■•• (Owner) 3 3 Impudence Qsocs, 5 Hard Cash llsecs, 9£- Joe Chamberlain 9eecs, 2i Kate ISsecs, gS.J Li;tle Wonder 11. IDsecs, and 18J Mon key Brand "iOsecs, also started, Monkey Brand headed Silver Call and Little Won der II ii the first round, then Silver Cull got into the lead. Little Bell gradually threaded her way through and eventually won easily. Time-2.10. Totalisator-219. Dividends-£1 12s and £2 14s.

THE ASHBURTON . GUARDIAS : SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Robert Bell, afe his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbusri ton. . '' ■ SATURDAY, November 8, 1903.



TO It is §ood. %s /M/J ?t is a sure and quick \S remedy for many . § | Wings. SBowel disorders, I /fa Stomacd troubles, S(( JJ ailments of t6e Sidneys §j ff and ZBladder. Wolfe's ]a \ Jt deips in cases of 1 nM JlSeumatism. f| Jl |] It clears td^ Blood— 1 J\ tfjrougfftde Kidneys. 1 \^\ S>ont accept any f^) || substitute. You must s-Jj \(yj get toe genuine, fc^ BUSINESS NOTICES. : Special Prices : FOR 1 MONTH WANTED Ladies to see Fast Prints 33d, Delaines 53d, lovely Blouse Pieces from is 3d, Pinafore Muslins 6?d, wide Nainsook s£d. W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper. WANTED all mothers to see Girls Leg horn Flop Hats Is 6d, 2s 6d, 2s lid, ladies Sailor Hats, (samples); special lot Corsets 2s lid a pair, W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper. WE WANT ROOM FOE, XMAS GOODS. WANTED all working men to see Dungaree Jackets, Is lid each. Speoial prices for all Dungaree Goods this season at W. H. Pearck's, Cash Draper. WHAT a pretty Brooch! Yes, I got it at Pearck's for a shilling. They have such a lot of different kinds to select from. I mean - W. H. PEAECE, Cash Draper and Clothier WANTED, QEVERAL LADIES about to purchase Summer Shoes to have a look at our WINDOW DISPLAY of this season's Foot-wear. OUR LEADrNG LINES at 8s lid and 11s 6d h.ive the snap and style which always appeals to the feminine taste. J), .STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, Burnett Street. Note—-Discount Coupons for Cash. Don't Forget r 1 O Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPOUT, ") NEWCASTLE,' C Coal always and C , on hand. MOUNT SOMERS J Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. ( Removal Cheap Soot Sale. THOMAS YOUNG WISHES to remind his numerous friends and the public that he has removed to the shop lately occupied by Mr Nokes, in East Street, next to the Bank of New Zealand, where he will continue his Boot Sale until the 10th of November. Two shillings in the Pound off all sales for cash. Why do you go about in pa-n when you can get your Boots made at T. Young to fit your feet. Repairing done with despatch. T. YOUNG,- Ulster Boot Shop. East Street, Ashburton. MITCHELL, PHOTOGRAPHER, Burnstt St INVITES the residents of Ashburton and the surrounding districts to inspect the new Photographs on exhibition at his Studio, Burnett Street, on and after FRIDAY. 31st inst. . To meet the increasing demand for a well-finished Enlargement at a moderate price I have decided to supply for a short period 1 dozen Hiplily Finished Cabinet Photos & OneMatoline Enlarge ment for 15s. Note.—Specimens will be exhibited in Ve3tibule. Best work guaranteed. 10 285 Notice to Farmers. My Motto—l Pick the best and m6st up-to date Machinery in the Market. YOU WILL FIND THE Latest Osborne Harvester and Binder, (Light Draught) Strongly and simply constructed, easy running, and what is best —WILL LAST. Once used, always used Reapers and Mowers, all sizes ; will cut any thing, bar gate posts and gorse fences. Hay Rakes, very strong; yet can be worked by a child. Our COLUMBIA DISC HARROW is admitted by everyone that has used them as being the easiest manipulated, strongest, and most durable in the Market. ALL FARM IMPLEMENTS EQUALLY GOOD. Call and inspect for yourselves at the Tancred St. Implement Depot Show Rooms- Price and Terms on application Twines, Oils, Duplicates kept in stock. W. STONYER. Smoke New Venus



STANDJSH AND PREECE, Photographers under the Royal patronage ot the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio tii K h Street, Christchurch. TpURNITURE. —Go to Stranoe's for _tj variety and best value. .- moke New Venus



___ BUSINESS_NOTICES _ _ FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Beautiful Model Hats and Bonnets, from London and Paris, . Greatly admired by delighted purchasers. Ladies' Eton and Russian Jackets. Lovely Silk Mantles, beautifully trimmed. Charming Silk Blouses Silk Underskirts—all shades Lace Collarettes—very stylish Silk and Kid Gloves—all sizes and makes Corsets, C B. and P.D.. just opened. Dress Muslin and Wool Fabrics, the latest styles Also Prints and Mercuise Satin New Goods of all kinds just opened, ex Paparoa. Requirements for Dressmaking and Millinery Should be placed early, as the orders are^ pouring m. Appointed Sole Agent for the sale of Model Patterns and the " New Idea " Journal, j to whom all subscriptions may be paid. Support Local Industry. Opening a large assortment of Ashburton Tweeds and Blankets & f\ f} *'? VI-r *\ f> T> A, F* U \i & W. *; v i\,» fob ' I MTTSiTC! CV 0 LING SHOES, .. 1U- U IOX'O c goto Singing, Piano, & Harmony I"!. I aDnell, 1%/ i~ EJ- GILLIES -Voice Production and JJjL Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). Bootmaker and Importer, Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Franlifort _..,•■ i a-Main, Germany. 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christchurcn. p upilg prepared for Examinations in the • various Musical Colleges. CYCLING RUNNING TENNIS I Term dates from the first lesson. 10152 And every description of Athletic The Poultl'V Industry. Shoes made to order and in stock. J i ITNDIAN Game and Dorking Cross, pro- Write for instructions for self measurement _|_ n ouncedby the Government Expert i the best for the London Market. Indian fit gtjarantced. , G ame Cockerels and Dorking Hens (pure- ! bred) For Sale. = * " j H. G. BEREYMAN, CHARLES BEECH, j 8J TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. | (J an y OU pi C k t] ie M.Z. C«P ? MY TEA ROOM is centrally situated -^^ej^ j ain notlo'sure that I otui, but and Hot Pies can be had at any y\ j can inform a n interested in tils, e.- . ,■,,„,,. /-, , j - Cabinetmalung and Upholstering that the Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to firm o f Moriabty BBos.,.Tanored Street, order, bmall goods a specialty. will take a lot of beating in the Cabinet- Try Montgomenes Malt Digestive making Sta kes. Splendid finish every time. Bread-Bermahxxe. 8 209 shorfce | t priceßp



Indigestion, Ho Appetite, Exhaustion, General Weakness,— All Due to a Sluggish Liver and Impure Blood. QMr. G. A. Boxall, of Prahran, Vic toria, sends ns bis photograph, and says. "I wish to tell every one the great help I received from Ayer's Sarsapa rilla. I suffered terribly from weak / ness of the stomach, indigestion, and biliousness, and i had no appetite. I felt tired all the time. Sometimes it i seemed almost impossible for me to 1 111 J v 3/$ keep about. But after using Ayer's 1 111 J^LsJ^ lA] Sarsaparilla for a short time for my l\\u^j^^^W!lK\ Mil I I kIoo(* an<* as a genoral tonic to my lull^^^^^ Ml 11111 nervous system, and with an occasional W v * 'Px' I uso o£ tllG pills to keep my bowels in _i^l^mV Mv&friL I good condition, I rapidly improved, and *rfiiiiPf\% " /EJ^^s am ilo^ enjoying better health than I mMß&\\ / Wt^SSMik' have in a long time. I now keep these WTwifflßA S^^ m. nIIs medicines near at hand and take just a m^m\/m^k W %> Ilttle whenever I begin to feel badly, I If W fori you know» 'a stitcll in time saves "Th© World's Greatest Family fciedicine." Of course you cannot enjoy good health if your stomach gives out. You must have an appetite, must digest your food, and must keep your liver active. Muscular strength, nervous strength, desire to be active, and a feeling of general good health may be yours by keeping your liver active and your blood pure. It takes just two medicines for this: Ayer's Pills for the liver, and Ayer's Sarsaparilla for the blood. It's Ayer's Sarsaparilla you want. Insist upon getting "Ayer's," for it's stronger, contains more ingredients, and cures quicker than any other kind. Strengthens the Stomach and Aids Digestion Ayer's Pills keep the liver in a healthy condition. Prepared by DB. J. C. AYEB & CO., Lowell, 21ms., XT. g. A. BUSINESS NOTICES WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 "¥TSTE Shall be represented at the Christchurch'land Tirnaru Auction Sales, and have made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburtoq. 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 r lilway 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, Ashburton, Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Eequiaites, suppliedjat Lowest Bates. The Season's Sales havejbeen fixed as follows : — Christchurch. Timaru. November 20th, 1902. December 3rd,^1902. December 11th, 1902. January 13th, 1033. January 16th, 1903. February 25th, 1903. February 19th, 1903. FKXEDLANDER BROS., LTD. Laces. SILK blouses, EEAL LACE GOODS. 'f<]|OJCC Spiillg WASHING BLOUSES LACE COLLAEETTES WHITE APRONS, LACE TIES, NOVELTIES HOLLAND APEONS.. EUFFLES. UNDERSKIRTS. Now Showing in New and Up-to-Date Drapery, at MITCHELL & SUNSHADES TURNER'S DUST COATS, UMBRELLAS, ' JACKETS, hosiery, Biirwett Street, mantles, gloves, Warehouse. ribbons, TRIMMINGS, MILLINERY FURNITURE SALE. rTN CONSEQUENCE OF OUR RECENT LOSS BY F|i;R E _W E WANT MONE V, so have determined to sell the whole of our large stocks of Household Furnishings at great re<luction3, 1 (Regardless of Cost.) AJnuml er.of. slightly '^damaged articles at your own price. --mj3sas3?j==xs=CTs»raßaßß Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom^ Sets, Jugs, Vases, Orna „ , ments, Etc., (almost given away.) Crockery  and Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Rugs, |Mats, Bedsteads, Bed ding, Chairs, Drawing Koom and Dining Room Suites, Grl as SWare. Couches, etc., all reduced. ( [n fact no reasonable offer will be refused.) A.] lot of Bamboo Poles and Blind v ' Rollers at Half Price. ' T. H. UN DRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Etc. Tancred Street. Old premises next Building Society Office, and at new Hall,,next Claridge's Stables.



f BUSINESS NOTICES. j 1 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. H. McSHERRY,- OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, 15 Burnett Street, Money to lend on freehold security. COALS! COILS GOALS 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 with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TRY 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. BAKER BROS. 'Complete ITtirsilsliiiig'." TJJS DEBTAKEB 8, |WANTE» KNOWN nnHAT I have been appointed AGENT FOB Massey-Harris Bicycles in Ashburton and District By strict attention to business and civility, I hope to receive a fair share of i public patronage. Yours truly, J. GORDON, Gentlemen, For^the best value in up-to-date Goods, '■warn Havelock Street, 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; Suita of drawing and dining-room furniture made to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. 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. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. Only this season's Tweeds sold* Mil & t HP A XT f~^T? Q Burnett XiaJLLiVJ-EtjO* Street. CLARIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tanored Street, Ashburton. BEST accommodation and attention for Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 MANNING & CD'S NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. mHE BEST IN THE MARKET. Equal to the Leading Brands of, ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messes Shear man Bros. Lf J 'XT 18 THE 1L I BEST is the Qrp A I>jOlil BEST 01/ViVV^O USE NO OTEEU Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepeis throughout the colony. STRANGE'S Sample Rooms in Burnett street. STRANGE'S Eldredgo B. Sewing Machine, M 6s.



\ BUSINESS NOTICES. 11. A. FLOWER, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, EAST STREET. A CHOICE Assortment of G.8.D., Loewe, and other'makes of Pipes in stock. Cigarette Holders, Pouches, Pocket Knives, Hair Brushes and Combs, in endless ! varieties Slazenger's Tennis Balls and Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 16 for Gd. Hairdressiug, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWER^ (late F Clark's; Tobacconist. ASHBURTON NURSERY. TrrAVTNG taken over the above old established Business, lately carried on by Mr Tkomas Sbalt, we trust by strict attention to business to merit a contin uance of the liberal support accorded to him in the past. G. and C. (/LARK, NURSERYMEN, ASHBURTON. Ashburton, Nursery, 11th October, 1902. The N Z. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter j bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVERY description of Merchandise and Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. We have just received new season's supply of WOOLPACKS (in all sizes), SEAMING TWINES, MANURES, TUBNIP AND RAPE SEEDS. Clients are renuesfced to book their re- I quirttaSnfca M eiirly as possible to avoid disappointment, and we also advise your [making personal enquiry re prices before promising orders elsewhere. I T.F.GIBSON i Manager To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S CANTERBURY Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) DIRECTORY, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL ; APRIL 1903 i (SECOND YEAR, OF PUBLICATION.) T^EMY Bvo. size, containing over 1000 pages, together with numerous Maps, corrected to date, the whole handsomely bound in cloth, gilt lettered. Price, if ordered before publication, 10s 6d i „ After publication, 12s 6d« Stone Son & Co., PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS, Dunedin and Wellington. " 10 293 YOUR'E A =" DAISY,"= PTIHAT'S what everyone says about the, : EASY ROAD CART : THAT Messrs Morrow, Bassett & Co Are now Snowing at their ASHBURTON BRANCH, WILLS St Call early to order as they Sell like Hot-cross Buns on a Good Friday Morning* Morrow, Bassett AND CO., Wills Street, Ashburton. M. PRIEST, Manager. VARICOSE VEINS CURED. Plantekoa Again Victorious THE Ointment this, time, but the same result—completely cured. The re markable healing properties of these wonderful plants that form the basis, of this modern remedy are felt just the sam 6 whether applied externally in the form of the Ointment and Soap, or taken internally in the form of Plantekoa., To use an everyday expression, "I never saw any thing like it." Read this letter :— Holly-road, St. Albans, Christrhurch, Ist October, 1902. Dear Sirs,—l wish to testify to the bene fit I have received by using your Plantekoa Ointment. For months I have suffered with VARICOSE VEINS (BROKEN), and have tried many remedies, but without success. I got two tins of your Plantekoa Ointment, and have not had occasion to use it all, as I am pleased to say I am now COMPLEI'ELY CURED, thanks to Plantekoa. I cannot speak too highly in praise of this wonderful remedy, and have recommended it to my friends." Publish this note so that other sufferers may be benefited. Yours very truly, ANNIE WOODHAM. Ask your Chemist or Grocer for it. Take no substitute. Remember the Name, and remember it CURES. J. JACKSON, East St, Agent. IF you want real good Boots then try Mellor's, the cb«axwst Shop in Ash burton. WANTED Known that we are making , Tanks from 25s upwards, and 6ft baths from 25s,—:Habdi.et Bros, i • . 1



- BUSINESS ..NQTIOES. -TTOICE PKODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Hayelook Street. ,iJ^ 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. __ _> , If you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND . GAIN PRIZES, USE . •. [ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere. i ~17t7"-^ **aye the pleasure to notify our ' Clients that we are now in the position to supply them with these celebrated Fertiliser's at— ' £4b 12S 6d per ton on Trucks at Islington and Smithfield. Results Prove that they are the Best & Cheapest to use, QUALITY AND ANALYSIS REMAItf ' -AS BEFORE. Islington Clients have won the Highest Honours at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations for Roots and Grain exhibited at> their Shows, nnd in the Paddock Competitions. INICOLL BROS. DISTRICT AGENTS, ' ASHBURTON. WANTED KNOWN.—That J, Moison will give a good discount for one month, being over-stocked, and to make room for summer Boots and Shoes, which aro arriving shortly of all the best English, American, and Colonial makes. As usual, J. M. does the best repairs, and at once j uses nothing but the very best sold leather. Next Courthouse, Ashburton. WANTED KNOWN — Farmers' Good Shooter Boots only 10s 6d. Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. BIRD Nesting is now on, and you will want boys' heavy knitted Hose cheap j threes and fours Is, fives, sixes, and sevens at Is 3d, at Grant and Moobe's, I OJEED Sowers on hire or -purchase ; also new stock of : all varieties of Mangel, Carrot, Turnip, and general Garden and Farm Seeds—Carson and Co. JUST fancy* Mellob is Selling his Boots and Shoes :2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. WANTED Known—Better value than ever in Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. TUST landed ex " Delphic " and " Mam <LP ari," shipments of first-clasß English China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Cabson and Co WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots, and Shoes at Jas. Mrllor's, Tancrea Street. HAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty EOR tip top value in Boots try MelliOr's Zealandia Boot Store. nnHERE is no doubt, no possible doubt JL that Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store is the best Shop to buy your Boots. * HENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mills, gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a * trial. 9 8 PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin WANTED Known—That we are sole agents for the N. 2. Acetylene Gas lighting Company. Carbide quoted in lib to 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylene Lighting.--HABi)ijET Baos. 10102 BRING your Lawn Mowers. We grind them true in, the lathe. We did about thirty last year. Mowers sent for and delivered same day.—Eclipse Cyole Co., Tancred k Street. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. . Sold all growers. , XTIXISE Fathers and Mothers if ypu.want TT to save money Imy your Boys', and Girls' School Boots at MEttiOß's Zealandia Boot Store. . ■ ' "in|TE'VE got it; if not in stock, we'll # t t get it; if not made, we'll make it. Anything in Cycle, Lawn Mower, and light machine parts, and Repairs, you can get at the Eolipse Cycle Co.'s, Tancred Street, Ashburton. IT PAYS, it pays to buy your Boots at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. Good Bluohers 5s lid.