The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. wo @ 5600

AsHBUBTow : Tuesdays February 18, 1902 ffl

Price ; One Penny

Extorted Christmas Boxes.

(From tho St J.imrs Gazette)

• Sir Edward Fry, in a letter to Ths I Times, calls attention to a gross case oi 'extortion practised by the manager of • trading firm on customers of hie em ployers. This m.v wiilfs to Messrs 0 D & Co; to remind them that his firm are in tfie habit of "continually sending you some very decent orders," whioh he as manager has to pass and report upon. "T think therefore," continues the writer with consummate impudence, '-Hhatyou will see it to y«.ar advantage to send ra" a P. 0. 0. for Christmas," and he adds in a postscript the precis* tionarj request that the communication containing the Christmas box may be addressed to him at what we suppose i| his private residence.

Sir Edward Fry has done good ser vice in his crusade against the whole system of dishonesty that prevails under the cover of secret commissions, of which there is no more flagrant example than such extorted Christmas boxes aa which Sir Edward thus exposes. What we cannot understand is why "Mesers 0 D & Oo." did not promptly forward this blackmailing letter lo the writer* employers. Purely the latter would in that case have promptly dismissed their manager, whese honesty theycoQJd not [o«sibly trust if he is c»p»ble of each » transaction ?

Nobility of Australian Women.

J "In the old time the bush wives, from i the highest to the lowest, made their ', homes, co to speak, with their own hands. The squatter's wife, who lately came to her town house and her carriage, did 'all her own work ' cheerfully ' when she had bo do It,' and is rarely ashamed to acknow* ;e_ge the fact refers to it, indeed, with a wis ful tenderness of voice and heart that plainly tells how she compares the hard times with the easy ones. And after that catac'ysra of a few years—the Bursting of the Boom - when the revels of riches were so rudely interrupted, as if somebody had turned the gas oil'suddenly, what did we see ? The girls who had never had to woik, who had seemed to live entirely for pleasure, who appeared to us eaten up with the frivolity of their luxurious lives, as soon as their great houses fell, instead of sitting down to mourn and weep, ovei~ whelmed with the ehame of such a tremendous social 'comedown,' turned to, like Britons, indeed, to help their ruined fathers and to support themselves. In no faddy, fina lady fashion, either. They took the woik that they could do, with no false pride about its being trade or «.'therwlse, and ab this day you may sea them still at it, calm and business like, never wan;in? favour on the score of having 'seen bttter days,' never so much as reminding one that they have seen ihtm They ran tea rooms, and wait in them, and make cikes for them ; thejp keep various little shops, are milliners and dressmakers, type writers, dentists, all -nrtsof fhinge."—Ada Cambridge in The Empire fievitio.



SHIPPING x ____.»_ />%|»^l S. "^ /?A» AND UNE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS FOR LONDON, Via Mento v"Me», Ton-.!??- & Plyff-.«uth_ *~~ Probable final f ■ Steam era. Tana. Port, D-_te, Papauai 6582 Wellington Feb 6 Ea&aia 5628 Blnff (Feb Rnapehu 7705 Wellington 'March 6 Waikato 4767 — Feb Wakataae 5715 — March Wakanui 5706 — April 8 Paparoa® 6563 M*y 1 ffongarlro* 7661 May 29 Rimutaka* 7765 June 26 Waimats 5610 Otarama 3935 j Tekoa J 4050 ! *Xwln Screws. ffsr farther partilonlara apply to FUXBDLANDIB BEOS., Lto. kSHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR LONDON. j^vl OOYAL MAIL STBA *-BKste* MKF_S, with superior W»Si(fa*x^' as.oonamodatS.on f orallclasses Monte Video or Rio, Tenertfie and Ply. month. Vessel |T©e jOommanderj Prom I Date. •Delphi. |8273lW^e~Wel^Peblo ■Walwera J6237 J Smart |We!'n'Mar 8 •Qothio 7755JvV__fKid_eyjWer njMar 27 fM_._ne.ri 3583! A Bidka * Twin Screw t No passengers carried For farther particulars, apply NICOLL BROS. IB_a_Blll«_MM_M^ UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY Of NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS SAII FRCM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Wee .pert and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise orient in Ohristohnroh papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; eferenc'o should therefore be made to Qbrlstchurch daily papers tot dates and bow of sailing For further particulars apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton BUSINESS NOTICES ROYAL HOTEL, -SSHBURTON. It/fR A. WHITAKER, late manager JjjL Ashburton Olub, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every com.orb and convenience, Fishing Hat at mouth of Ashburton River 11 WEBLEY & SONS, HAVING taken over the late MrOsboen Coombe's connection, will visit Aeh burton and surrounding districts three times per annum, viz, March, July and November Orders may be left at the Commercia Hotel or with Mr Llewellyn Ovven at bis Musio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton S. McJBRIIJE,. Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafiord St, Timaru tA LWAYS in Stock—A first XJL class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates may be inspected at the establishment, of Mr John Wilson, Painter, Burnett Street, Ashburten Letter Cutting in any style EHE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Stores West Street, Asnburton. EVERY Descr.ption of Farmers Requisites at lowest rates. recedes, Hardware Saddlery, Comaacira, Woolpacks, Twine, Oils Tinware Horse Covers Soft Goods & Boota GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from our Agents ia other parts of the Colonies, wo are In a position to obtain highest possible price, for all grain placed in our hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly care ful to enquire from ua and inspect onr goods before ordering elsewhere, COKNSACKS NOW LANDING EX SHIP. Clients should order immediately, and Bave expense of handling. Binder Twine. Od.ll and obtain our quotations before ordering elsewhere. T F GIBSON, Manager COOKING RANGES. "OARNINGHAM AND 00. L B< IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, NEW PATENT! Needs no Setting. Can be used as Open Firoi ;ask for tub IMPROVED ZEALANDIA t



BUSIWKBS NOTICES NKW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY BSIABLISHBD ... ... 1869 j CAPITAL—ONE MILLION I HpEE Premier and Wealthiest, jolea'a! I Company, Noted for Promptness and Liberality Paid-up Capital and Reserves, £409,600 Fire and Marine Risks, Also,— Risks on Growing Crops, Threshing Machines, etc, accepted at lowest enrront rates nicoxjTbhos., I Agents FAT LAMBS AND Q XT !_? T? ID TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON AND EurroiiiidiDg District. nO[7*E Have pleasure to notify that we will be BUYINW either by the heed on the farm, or at per lb in the Factory, at TOP MARKET VALUES throughout the coming season, NICOLL BROS. ASHBURTON-. PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. LOANS GRANTED F*\ 0 M <_&____ 3 and upwards, at current rates Full Particulars on application. Office —Tancred Street* Office Hours—9.3o a m till 4 p m First Tuesday In Month—9,3o a m till 4 p m j and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager ROSS' ANDITOTB & OINTMENT THB GREAT HERBAL REMEDY FOR PUEiIFYING THE BLOOD. THE following unsolicited Testimonial 1 by a gentleman well known In Ashburton speaks for itself:— Masterton, August 28,1901. Ross Antidote Company. Dear Sirs,—l feel It my duty to give you this enclosed testimonial in favor of Ross Antidote for purifying the blood. I have been a great sufferer for many yeate from ulcerated stomach, indigeplion, eto. My life was a perfect misery, and I was almost a wreck. I grew tired of trying different medical men and remedies, oi which I had triei almost every known one bub yours, and oae day Borne eighteen months a_»o a gentleman came into the shop where I was employed. He remarked 'Jack, you look very ill' (and you may depend 1 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 tD geb well, and after taking three large bottles I was a new man—thanks to your great discover y. 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 what use you like of this. —I remain yours, etc, J H Paulino, Masterton May be obtained from Messrs Fletcher Bros and Shearman Bros, Ashburton 9232 | THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" " The Bambler." fTAVING sold out of my old stock of JL these Bupertor Bicycles, I have not opened np a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPEOIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS In all sizes and all fitted with the cve 1* lasting G & J detachable Tyre " THE RAfiftBJLilSR, OALI* A&D INSPECT THE STOCK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest Earth, ACCESSORIES IN STOCK OTHER MA&ES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES* D. THOMAS. I> EMEMBER our Boots and Shoes will A. wear like brass, and we are giving wonderful Bargains at Mmoß'ejZealandla Boot Stove.



iUiSlNii.'':'. NO XCfOs /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSUR-NOE. Mr J H ct_>vens, of H-wera, insured fnr £100 in 1880, un'i hh policy matured Lsr year. Ho paid £561i8d in premiums, and received at maturity £125 9-, whioh is approximated .qua! to a return of all pre miums with 3^ per cent compound interest, aftDr having be,y_ covered against; the risk of death for 20 years, COPY OF LETTER FROM ASSURED Dear Sir,—l am in receipt of your cheque on account of policy 14638 matured. This insurance under Table 11120 has given ire free Insurance for 20 years, and now returns my premiums with 50 per cent added. You may use this latter if desirab'.p. Yours Faithfully, * Jas H Stevens* The above instance io only one of many hundreds, whioh are now maturing at the rate of £1,000 a week.', J H RICHARDSON Government Insurance Commissioner PLANTEKOA. npHE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY JL FOR THE BLOOD. How oft 'tis faid, ' What's in a name ?' To place it on the roll of fame, Amongst the foremost to remain. PLANTEKOA What cheers* the traveller on life's way, j Beeat with ills from day to day 1 With one accord the people say,— i PLANTEKOA! A ' Star of Hope' shines o'er the way, J Where pain and sick ores hold full sway ; j The Remedy that's come to stay— PLANTEKOA Surpassing piles of patent pills, That often play with human ills ; To cave the doctor's heavy bills— PLANTEKOA The little chiMren, psle aud weak, Who neither play or pleasure seek ; What is it makes the roay cheek ? PLANTEKOA An often, too, when in the ' teens ' How listless youth and maiden seems A remedy within their means.— PL..NTEKOA And later in life's battle strife, With push and competition rife ; For wear and tear of business life- PL ANTEKOA For ripe old age, for calm and rest, When sun is sinking in toe west; Lif.'f journey through it is t're boat— PLANTEKOA PLANT E KoToiNTMENT, Tho Mighty Healer PLANTEKOA HERB TOILfcT SOAP for the Skin From Chemists and Storekeepers Agent - j, jackson, Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. Manning & Uo's NEW SEASON'S BQTTIEi ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THB BEST IN THB MARKET Eqnal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES, Agents for Ashburton—Messes Shear rlan Bsos A CARD. MESSRS STRiNGEB & GHESSWELL BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS CHRISTCHURCH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFICK at Mb Davison's, West Street Ashburton, where they will attend every THURSDAY and on other days when J necessary. J They will be represented in Ashburton by Mr J. Davison, who ia authorised to receive instructions on their behalf, and bo whom I communications may be addressed. We have various sums of monoy awaiting nvestment at lowest current rates, STRINGER & GRESSWBLL, SOLICITORS, CHRISTCHURCH & ASHBURTON TO BE PUBLISHED IN APRIL, 1902. A COMPLETE and Reliable Directory for CANTERBURY ' NELSON, MARLBOROUGH, and WESTLAND. STONE, SON AND CO., Publishers of the well known Stone's Otago and Southland Directory and Stone's Wei lington, Hawke's Bay, and Taranak Directory, etc, have the honor to notify their intention to compile and publish a thoroughly complete and reliable DIRECTORY, to bs entitled :— STONE'S CANTERBURY, NELSON, MARL BOROUGH & WESTLAND DIRECTORY, AND NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL. APRIL, 1902. I Edited by John Stone. I I Will contain more than fcwioo the amount j J matter given in aDy previously issued J Directory oi Canterbury. j Price : If ordered before publication 10s 6d I after publication, 12s Gd. 6 I J _ _ ST. GEOEGE JAMS, IPotteci &. 3Pir©.s.e.rv©'Ci Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM Procurable from all Grocers and Storekeepers ; throughout the Colony



, BUSINESS NOTICED ______„ p„. 30.000 iffpl Cooking 9 Banger I J^-^^-fT^^^V "*■*-£!__? ; '': TSjff The^ burn Lignite, True Coal, or Wood up I f% NO SETTING REQUIRED. IS I fc|-s__|____S(f« fjl :<£?*_£p7^i r«: With Stove Pipe can be worked out in the n?J?a fP«tp#ill >^^1 fe °Pen' Splendid Bread Bakers 111 fr^^^y_L^^2©w|--- Wsth casb SrOD or COPPer boilers. The ill I IT««m.{fi Swj^*Vi'j j ' copper boilers are Urge and tin lined inside. *ra I Ife-Hi^ll It 3 Repairs are a Minimum, I PLJI I&^^ml f* .iiMiT^nir 8 MaAa in all sizes, single or double I KSa R^^"Bl^ pjjjjjjS^^BSli High or low pressure boilers llreqSg^^ Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom * '^^^^~^^^~w ""■ %Xli Catalogues can be obtained, or from the makers H. E. SHAOKLOCK. LTD SOTJTUENT) POUNOKY, Princes Street, DUFIIJIH A MERRY CHRISTMAS j AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. „«««________«__- ;x?— .-__ ■, ■ WHILE wishing our many Friends the Compliments of the Season, J. MELT-OS, of the Zealandia Boot Store, begs to inform his many Customers that during the Christmas Holidays he is offering soma Wonderful Value in Footwear Having bought at a big discount 300 Pairs of up to date Boots and Shoes, he Intends giving his Customers the benefit of this Special Purchase by clearing the lot at startling Sale Prices. The Following are a few of bar Piices :— Gsnts Boots 7a lid, usnal prioa 10< 6d j Mens Shorter Boots greatly reduced Girls and Boys School Boots 3a lid, usual j Ladies Tan Shoes at 7* 6cl, usual price 10s 6d prion 6j 6d j Mens Good Bluchers 5s lid Ladles Pretty Walking Shoes at 6a 6d, usual | 5 Dtzen Pairs of Damaged Boots almost S price 8 (6d j given awsy Childrens Ankle Strap 3 from 2* J Our very large Stock of Aniarican, Nufactnr, and English Goods will be greatly reduced during the holiday season. Now's your time to buy. Remember that Mellor's Z.a.andia Boot Store is a household word. Ask your friends where they get the best value in Boots and Shoes, and they will tell you to go to Mellor's Zealandia Boot S.ore, the Leading Boot Shop, Tancred Street, Ashburton. HARVESTING TOOLS. HAY FORKS—2, 3, and 4 Prong. CLOVER FORKS.—S Prong, with Guards Scythe Blades and Handles, Hay Rakes, etc Machine Oils. Castor, Bradding, and Linaesd Oils, Paints in all Colours T.OOLS Suitable for the Harvest Field, including—-Viceß, Screw Wrench-.., Spanners in Sets of four, Rivet and Bolt Punches, Pinoars, Flyers, Copper aud Iron Rivets, Reaper Suctions, eto. PRESERVING PANS -Enamelled and Brew, from 5. 6 I each. Bain? overstocked at the latter part of tho snasson, I am Balling them off Oheap y CARPENTERS'TOOLS—I have just landed a large shipment direct fr< m the makers, and have reduced prices all round, Customers oan rely upon Prompt and Courteous Attention without being pressed to Bay. G. MEDDINS, The People's Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade i WE ABE CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT OFFICE m ARCADE. Open Tuesdays and Saturdays. CORNSAOKS SUPPLIED DONE ON FARMERS I3TJKJL& I 111 VX ACCOUNT. CANTERBURY HOLLER FLOUR MILLS COMPANY D. WOOD, Manager DO YOU JSVE YOUR CHILDREN—,,***v j #Auls COCOA . . __—__________—.—.—_— AULSf_IBR^ P. in ii mi hi nil ii-in lii iimnnim imiiiniii inniiiiiT'iiwrn-ii i-m iiiiniii n miiiim mini mi nun ihinii,i nu 11 i>. ih_ih_hhi»_.| BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST ■f^OS TURNIPS, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. | SPECIAL MANURES are macta to suit any Had of Soil or description of Orop, Samples of SOIL .ANALYSED free o£ cost to Farmers using onr Manure For the present season an all round reductien in price of 7g 6& V eT Ton has been made. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE JUIST SEASON. If there is no agent in your district, send to the Office for Price List aud Testimonials CANTERBURY FROZEN T_ffiAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. F. WAYMOUTH Secretary, I 139 Hereford Street Ohristohu I



BUSINESS NOTICES Wm. Strange Sole Partners and Proprietors [Thos. Covebdaub A GREAT MONEY SAVING- EVENT. THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON ) . . 0  «. . . IHE LADIES OF AbHBUKTON j And bummnding District TX7TLL be Interested to learn that OUR GREAT' END OF SUMMER SALE — IS NOW ON. — And will be Continued from D*y to Date, until FRIDAY, February 28 This is a GIGANTIC CLERANCE OF EXISTING BTOC&3, Also SPECIAL PURCHASES AND TEMPTING BARGAIN LINES The>ery Substantial Sale Reductions and Concessions will extend to nearly eveirythlcg we make and sell As for GOODS OF FABHION as they are called, including Fashionable Paris Vicuna, Berlin and London Model Millinery, Smart Mantles, Jackets, Gapes, and Costumes, Stylish Summer Press Goods, Gloves, Hosiery, Underwear, Children's Goods, Sunshades, and a Hundred Other Striking j Lines. They will be submitted AT RIDICULOUSLY LOW PRICES AT RIDICULOUSLY LOW PRICES —,__»___________ GENTLEMEN as well aa LADIES, wiJl find it!'pay them to attend this SALE, because STYLISH SUITS TO MEASURE May (while this Sale is on) be had at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES Gentlemen may also obtain B -RGAINS IN MERCERY Hats, Caps, Ties, Collars, Underwear, Shirts, &c, &c, and THOSE ABOUT TO MARRY I Also Hotel and Boarding House Proprietors, Heads of Families, and all who may be ' thinking of Furnishing or Re-Furnishing should attend this SALE, because they may, while the SALE is 00, secure Furniture, Furnishings, Bedding, Wire Mattresses, China and Glass, and all Household Requisites AT REDUCED SALE PRICES Country Residents unable to visit the SALE, may still participate in all the adv-iut&gcß at the oost of ONE PENNY ! ONE |PENNY ! That is, they may SHOP WITH- US BY POST, as thousands of our Regular Cus tomers do. All that is neocs»ry to ao is to CONSULT THIS CATALOGUE, write down your requirements as plainly and concisely as possible, enoloae remittance bo value of Goods, and post to u_. Postal Orders are executed by us with the same care and attention that we devote to orders given at the counters, STRANGE &~COMPANY, CHRISTCHURCH r ,iJ^:~:_-3S-E_s___^^ $?? ... . _ . r , : __ . _.._. _ ''•.-• '$a _':"'■ '•■' ■■■,_,.'■ -i r^ -^.^*^iS_____te_____^ £_._! t*___i""-. ■ •'• ' ■ ■■*'& V^'.J %K&_^iU-.--_.._..! Si si'| t> : ■v"-*fllk->lß'_--*1 y *<.__,„___-i--_i____» J—-"^*"^-»*"«"__* i>_i__i r"'_.. [ _.^, - __ w^.;v _;.__-, _-___.o...;\ir i. ?-': ■~~-' ..v. JL.—^ 1 For Gyelimt® Onij* I I Cur Beautiful Booklet, "ALL ABOUT DUNLOP TYRES" for I | 1902, is now ready for distribution. Contains 32 pages of inter- M I esting reading matter, artistically illustrated with cycling sketches, M I etc., also contains a copy of our beautiful Racing Souvenir, which 13 i is well worth obtaining. Full particulars re management and £ 1 repair of ffiftTyffjjfffi feffitfafefe. Cover is a fine sped- 8 I men of xf ifti-1-if MJW Elpaii^P artiitic work, being a chaste m 1 design in white, black and gold on dark-green paper. A copy |f 1 will be posted gratis on application to M I THE DUNLOP PNEUMATIC TYRE CO. of Auat. Ltd., § I 138 LicJ-ifield Street, Chflstchuroh, IV.Z. fl M Depots at—Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide. Perth, and Brisbane, bB SMOKE ONLY NEW VENUS. A PJSEFECT TOBACCO, PROPERTIES FOR SALE T HAVE FOR SALE-SEVERAL GOOD FARMS IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY, Amongst them being— 14()0 Acres, "near Rakaia, tho_;ot_ghly 512 Acres, Ruapuna, subdivided, vwell improved, watered, with honae, stable, black' 500 Acres, Rakaia, thoroughly improved smith's shop 550 Acres, Mitcham Road, no buildings EOQ Acres, Rangitata, in English grass, 200 Acres, Mitcham Road, no buildings subdivided into 8 paddocks, two >\ 90 Acres, near Tinwald, improved roomed hut f 1(100 Acres, Lauriston, no buildings 220 Acres, Rangitata, in tusscck, sub j 207 Acres, Lowcliffe, thoroughly im" divided into two paddocks, wire I proved, first clas3 land fences I 186 Acres, Lowcliffe, thoroughly im' 290 Acres, Winchmore, subdivided, | proved house of 6 rooms 133 Acres, Mitcham Road, improved 40 Acres, Digby's Bridge, subdivided, 420 Acres, Ohevtsey, well Improved good house of 10 rooms 3000 Acres, grand land, Lyndhurst^ 1936 Acres, Bankside, subdivided, well 5000 Acres, Hinds to Ealing, in tussock, watered, house of 8 rooms, stable, in blocks to suit purchasers wool shed, etc 53 Acres, Garter's Terrace, extra heavy 330 Acres, Mayfield, subdivided, house land of 3 rooms, stable, chaff house 476 Acres, Springburn, improvements, 140 icres, Ashburton Forks, subdivided nearly new, land good Into 5 paddocks, house, stable, and 2 Acreß, Orchard, Allenton. good chaff housej well fenced and house, thoroughly improved watered 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, 962 Acres, Mount Hutt j good house and Tancred Street, Ashburton stable 3500 Acres, good land, Woodstock,South- 404 Acres, Elgin ; heavy and light land, land subdivided, well watered ; house, 302 Acres, good land, thoroughly stable, shed and sheep yards Improved, Woodstock, Southland 1800 Acres, Newlands ; subdivided and 900 Acres, Fairfield, thoroughly im* well watered, improved; good proved house, stable and gcanary 597 Acres, Rangitata, subdivided, well 640 Acres, Westerfield ; 150 acres In watered, and improved English grass, balance Tussock ; 45 Acres, Tinwald five roomed house, stable and chaff 2500 Acres, Laurlston house 155 Acres, Tinwald 680 Acres, Wyndhara, Southland] suif j 382 Acres, Elgin able for dairying or cropping, sub J 300 Acres, Fairfield, Groomed Houso divided, well watered; new house | and Stable, well watered of eight rooms, barn, stable, cow 123 Acres, Dromore, sheds, etc ; for Sale or to be 1180 Acres, Springburn, thoroughly Leb Improved, good house and all necessary outbuildings D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON



Hollis Cyo__.es---Tha display of Hoi!is cycles now ou view ab John Orr & Oo'a is well wo; thy of inspection by all oycling enthni* ias..-;. These machines are made from genuine B.S.A parts by the celebrated gunmakers, I, Hollis & Sons, Birmingham, which should ba sufficient guaranteb of their efficiency, The modelß we have seen are superbly finished, t»ud the high standard of quality attained in the manufacture of the Hollis bicycle hat bo .n most rigidly maintained.



I T. Buliool-.. | FOE SALE, I BUILDING ALLOTMENTS TOWN Section 955 and 956, £ Aore, corner Northeast and Southeast Belts} Price £20 each for the two. TS 818, § Acre, Aitkeu Street; Price £30. T BULLOCK, FOR SALE, 1! OW PRICED BUILDING ALLOT i MENTS, fronting the Alford Fores Road, Lota 8, 9 and 10, part S.S 8767, each containing £ acre, price £12 15a eaob, to sold as a whole or singly Also,—» Lots 13, 14 and 15, at £16 10a each Liberal Terms (D BULLOCK, Agent RAKAIA. TO TET /I OOD Business Premises, consisting of \Jf Shop and Dwelling, lately occupied by Austin Beos, Tailors, well situated, fronting one of the main thoroughfares i For particulars, &o, apply to T BULLOCK, Agenb |" TO~LBT, ~ DWELLING of 5 Rooms, verandah and s.cuUery,-conveniently situated, front* i mc Wakanui Koad Easb T BULLOCK CQETAGE of Two Rooms, centrally situated in HavelockStreeb. Apply «_• T BULLOCK "~—~ fob" sale. SHEEP FARMS. SHEEP COUNTRY. IMPROVED FARMS, ETO, 1492 acres, sheep country, mostly in its native state 500 acres, improved, very good sheep country 1200 acres odd, sheep farm, with good improvements 90 acres, improved, near town 500 acres, has been sown with English grasses 800 acres odd, improved farm, good for all round farming 1800 acres, mostly unimproved 40 acres, near the sea 98 acres odd, improved, not fai from Tinwald 350 acres, light land, partly improve Also— Several blocks of good land suitable for all round farming, varying In area from 50 aores to 1200 acres Most of the light land blocks are very suitable to work with rloh heavy farm lands. Full particulars, terms, etc, furnished 1 application, 03 BULLOCK