Another Little War.

The " Otago Times " London correspond ent says:—England is in For another " Little War" apparently -with Sonifililand, the so cnlled " M.id Mullah "—who is said to be a particularly sane and shrewd person having inflicted a slight reverse upon our troops there, and compelled Colonel Swayno to retire. The first accounts published of i the affair were so preposterously flamboy ant: and exaggerated that an impression I was created abroad, as well as in England, that a colossal disaster had befallen Great ' Britain, and that a whole army had been annihilated, Of course everything wua contradicted, as usual, in a day or two. I But meantime an empty-headed fool had taken it into his addled pate that it would be a screaming jest, redolent of true i humour, to circulate a forged letter pur | porting to come from one of the officers with the troops in Somaliland, representing that the disaster had been a terrible one, j and the massacre general. Naturally this rhoiomontado, somewhat incautiously pub lished, caused intense distress and anxiety among the relatives of the soldiers and officers repor' ed to be in such dire extremity, and extreme indignation was felt when the infamous lie was confessed by its idiotic author, who, at least, had a saving remnant of grace sufficient to inspire a lame apology for his " little joke" One wonders why snch fools are created or permitted to sur vive infancy. I should not be sorry to hear of that particular fooi receiving condign chastisement at the hands of some impul sive censor. He richly deserves it. But so, indeed, does every perpetrator of those fatuous fooleries known as '•' practical jokes." A similar one commonly indulged in con sists in contriving that a bottle shall be found at sea coct iaing an agonised appeal from those on board a ship said to be sink ing. One of these infamous hoaxes was exposed a few daj s ago after much distress and uneasiness had been caused by its brain less author.

A Much-Travelled Horse.

One horse out of 6000 odd which left New Zealand for South Africi, has returned to ; these shores. The animal came back to Wellington by thePapanui, Saturday iveek. His career has been an historic and eventful one. Brought into the camp of the Fourth Contingent at Newtown Park, he fell into the hands of Lieutenant Collins, son of Lieutenant-Colonel Collins, of Wellington. The horse was first shipped to Dunedin°and thence to Beira by the troopship Gymeric. Prom Beira he went to Marandel'as; from MarnndelLis, a twenty-six days' journey to Bulawayo; from Bulawayo to Fort Tali; from Fort Tuli back to Bulawayo; and from Bulawayo to Mafeking. There he remained until the Ottoshoop engagement. There Lieutenant Collins left his charger at the bottom of a kopje, while he climbed to the top to receive the wound which stopped his fighting, and tliat was the last he saw of the famous chestnut in South Africa. The horse then passed into the hands of Sergeant-Major Poole—who was promoted to be a lieutenant—and remained in the latter's hands until the Fourth left South Africa. Then Colonel Porter came along with the Seventh, and took charge of him. The horse carried the heavy-weight colonel about for some months, and the lat- ] ter decided that he should be sent to Eng- ] land to be his charger in the Coronation j procession. The horse was forwarded to , England, but instead of going to London was consigned by mistake to Colonel Porter j of the Dragoon Guards, Colchester. And I now he has returned to Wellington, and is ,' doing a term of quarantine probation on Somea Island. j »«-.—^.i.i— ...I m i

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN; MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox for the Proprietor, Eobbbt Brie, ab his Printing- Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. MONDA3T, December 8, 1902,



** We are old friends, this bottle and I. We have known each other for over Sixty years. When a boy I was always taking cold, but a few doses of this medicine would at once set me right. " When a young man I had a weak throat and weak lungs. My friends feared some lung trouble, but Ayer's greatly strengthened my throat, cleared Up my voice, and took away the ten dency for every cold to go to my lungs. " Last year I had a bad attack of la grippe. The only medicine I took was from this bottle, and 1 came out all right. I know its good, too, for asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia,croup. '• There are many substitutes and imi tations. Beware of them! Be sure you get Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Two sizes. Large and small bottles. Prepared by Or. J. -. Ayer * ,o. ; Lowell. Mass., U.S.A. .BUSINESS NOTICES j NEW ARRIVALS J " (By the Steamer Eangatira) WE have just received the first con signments of Drugs and Druggists Wares, carefully selected in London by Mr Cambridge. We are now using all new- Drugs for dispensing. Entrust us with your physician's prescriptions, we will dispense them with care and accuracy, using fresh and pure drugs in their com pounding. The Popular Vinegar Essence is again in fua supply, Is Gd for a gallon. Sponges.—The selection is the largest and finest ever shown in Ashburton, prices ranging from Is to 28s each. This quality of sponge is always reserved for the Home trade and seldom exported. Sparklet Botti.es. — The new dessgn, double size, with a syphon tap for drawing off small quantities of aerated water, also 5000 Sparklets and 500 packages of fruit crystals for making delicious fruit drinks. Photographic Cameras. — The Little Nipper No. 3, quarter plate, latest improve ments, a really good snapshot Camera, holds 12 plates, 10s. Fob thb Babies.—Everything is Corona tion. Buy the baby a Coronation Dummy or Soother. Costs 9d. Far the best and lightest yet introduced. For the Farmer and Cattle Owner.— We have a useful assortment of instru ments, such as gags and drenching bits for •giving medicines. Probangs for choking, needles for wounds, enemas, etc. Fob the Ladies—(With apologies for placing them last) we shall have, by ss. Waimate, now in port, some of the prettiest novelties to be found in Lsndon in per fumery, brush ware, and articles for the Dressing Table and Bath Room. The Ashburton Drug Co., Ltd., J. M. CAMBRIDGE, 12 239 Manager. llassey-llarris Bicycles TO THE FRONT AGAIN. AT the Invereargill Sports, held on November 10th, they secured J, 2, 3 in every event on the programme. This is the greatest record in the Austra lasian Colonies, and was never known before. Call and inspect our latest Model?, which are built for strength and spec 1. Bicycle Depot-EAST STREET. Agent-J. GORDON. To the Electors of Asli hmton. Another Man in the field. J. L. HXGGS, PAINTER, of Tancred Street, TT*AS decided to stand on the Liber il platform, and would solicit your support and patronage in all branches of the Painting and Decorating 1 Trade. Pictures Framed. Sign-writing a specialty. Call and see the latest in PAPERS. Newman's Livery Stables, (Behind Somerset Hotel), Ashburton. J NEWMAN desires to thank his • Customers for their patronage in the past and to solicit a continuance of fl.e same in the future. In order to keep pace with his growing business he has just had built several new vehicles. Horses and Traps always on hire. Best accommodation for visitors from town or country. Wedding and Picnic Parties catered for. Charges Moderate. J.JffiWM.IN, Proprietor. 11209 "cc" ZZ~Z Tee" V'al SOOTHING V[» FOR CHILDREN CUTTIH6 TEETH. IN USE OVER FIFTY YEARS. Relieve FEVERISH HEAT. Prevent Fits, Convulsions, &c. Preserve a healthy state of the constitution during the period of Teething. Please observe the EE in Stsbdman, AND THE ADDRESS I WALWORTH, HI SURREY. He Kempthorne, Prosser & Co., Agents _O^"7 I HAVE still one juvenile machine left. £7 will buy it. G. H. Carson Eclipse Cycle Works. fTIAILOItING. — Stbange's are unsure JL pasecd for fit and style at moderate prices.



What a Blessing. j What a blessing it is. j Sought after by thousands I ! Ashburton is finding it out ' i Many a miserable man is happy now. I Nights of unrest, days of trouble. | Any irritating skin disease means this. Piles means this, • Eczema, just as bad and just as bad to ' cure. But Doan's Ointment does ifc. I Relieves at once and cures if you use it long 1 enough, : A specific for any irritation of the skin, j Here's Ashburton proof to back it : — ' Mrs Maitland, Beach Road, (his town. • says:—' Doan's Ointment phould have uni versal use as a household remedy. Where children are this ointment cannot be too ■ highly valued. I have used it on my chil- j dren for cuts and sores, and have found i that it is the best, preparation I have ever j used. Tt nllays the pain anl heals rapidly, j I oV.tained it from the A&hburton Drug Co. < in East Street. i Doan's Ointment is splendid in all diseases of the skin, oczftna, pite, hivea, ' insect bites, sore chilblains, etc. It is I perfectly safe and very effective. j Doan's Ointment is sold by nil chemists and storekeepers ac 3s per box, or will be posted on receipt of price by the proprie tors, Foster, McLellaa Co., Pitt Street, Sydney, N. S. W. But be sure they are Doan's.



The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest moneyie akers for the poor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and eachv.ne means a profit with hardly any work. Send for our catalogue .We sell on cash or time payments, and can give yoa. real assistance when you need it. The j advice and help of our expert always at your service. We keep the best of every thing for the poultry yard.—Advt.



WANTED TO SELL. 3100 Acre, 5 200 to 300 aero dairy farms on very easy terms. Also 277 acres only d8;2O0 cash required. Apply F. Brooking, Agent, Stratford, Taranaki. ? V ANTED to Let- 300 acre Dairy Farm *' * close to School and Factory. Term 4 years. JRent 12sGdperaci6, Purchasing clause if required. Apply at once. F. BROOKING, Land Agent Stratford, Taranaki. Strawberries & Cream at IL Bairstow's- JUST landed - Nice assortment of Choc olates in handbags, gloves, and other fancy boxes very suitable for Xmas presents, at H. Baiebtow's. We do all in our power to meet the requirements of our customers in the dining rooms, both by buying the very best gcods and giving best possible attention. 12 31 H. UAIRSTOW. Great Smash in Prices OF S^i LASSWAEE and CROCKERY, at J. T. COOCH'B, Opposite Railway Station. NOTICE ~~ The Great Eugene Sandow IS COMING. 1&T0W is the time to buy Developers -131 and Spring Grip Dumb-Bells at HARDLEY BROS LI I V M TiJE 1 IJ I BiCST H TUB Qrp k !> i^ir I b .sr h 1 All OH t tiE IsO OTEBK Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepeis throughout the colony.



1 BUSINESS NOTICES. ! FARMS ! FARMS FARMS FARMS | I fef/K ACRES of Land as good ns any in 1 O\J* New Zealand. Very suitable for , Dairying. Half a mile from a Factory. Can be had cheap, and on easy terms. j 314 Acres of Land. Good little farm, situated 14 miles from Ashburton, Low price and easy terms. \ i 10 Acres (999 years lease). Good bouse, nice garden. Situated near Anama sohoool> , Anxious to sell. i 150, 75, 120. 40 Acres good land. Three miles from town. May be sold %a a whole or separately. Owner willing to take a low price and easy terms. I have also a number of other Farms and Town Properties on my books for sale at low prices. i Having Money to Lend on First and Second Mortgage, I can arrange excep tional terms for any of the above. IMPLEMENTS. I have the most up-to-date Farm Machi nery in the market. Kindly call at the Implement Depot, Tancred street, and inspect for yourselves. W. STONYEK. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLEK, &c. BEGISTEEED TEACHEE 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 doe 3 not fail in any pointy Agent for i Empress Needle ! Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes I Arasenes, etc. ' TAxYCEED STEEET, Next Hall, Her ] balist. I . , TO Those about to marry, and to those . already married. Study economy by i purchasing your furniture at | W. & Iff. Bakers j Warehouse, Havelock Street. j Just received, a consignment of Wicker I Chairs in latest shapes and designs; also i 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 Only this season's Tweeds sold- Xi3ULJUUJLL£% Street. H. AIcSHERRY, T3ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. COALS! COALS COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MAEKET. nnHIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every JL Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMEES COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TEY IT ! TEY IT ! TEY IT i To be had of all Coal Merchants. J Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers I Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street I Ashburton. j H. A, FLOWER, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, EAST STEEET. \ A CHOICE Assortment of G.8.D., Loewe, and other makes of Pipes in i stock. Cigarette Holders, Pouches, Pocket Knives, Hair Brushes and Combs, in endless varieties. Slazenger's Tennis Balls and i Eacquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15for6d. Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWER^" (late F Clark's Tobacconist. " : FOR 15s 1 dozen Cabinets and one Mato line Enlargement ■'/"NAN BE OBTAINED FEOM IVJL JL JL t^ JtixLLLJu, PHOTOGRAPHER. Burnett St. ASHBURTON. Patronised by the Eight Hon. E. J. Seddon, Premier of New Zealand. Work guaranteed within a fortnight from date of return of Proofs. MORIARTY BROS., Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, etc., TANCRED STEEET, ASHBURTON. ITS what you do, not what you say you are going to do, that counts. Been promising yourself a new suit for some time maybe. Well ! Keep your promise now and come along to us, right away. We'ie ready.—Mitchell & Turner, Outfitters



__ BUSINESS NOTICES I WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 "O^Tl] Shall be represented at the Chriatchurch and Timaru Auction Sales, and have made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. | Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent on to either j Christchurch or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. I Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway 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. Woolpaoks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at Lowest Rates. The Season's Sales^haveSbeen fixed as follows :— Christchurch. Timaru. December 11th, 1902. December 3rd. 1902. January 16th, 1903. January 13th, 1933. February 19th, 1903. February 25tbJ 1903. FRIEDLANDEB, BROS., LTD. LaCeS. SILK BLOUSES, REAL LACE GOODS. O||o} CC $1)1'! 11 IT WASHING BLOUSES LACE COLLARETTES - WHITE APRONS, LACE TIES NOVELTIES HOLLANr> APRONS, RUFFLES. UNDERSKIRTS. _— _ jy ow . , , , Showing in New and Up-to-Date Drapery, at MITCHELL & SUNSHADES TURNER'S DUST COATS, UMBRELLAS, JACKETS, hosiery, Burnett Street, mantles gloves, Warehouse. ribbons TRIMMINGS, MILLINERY ■■ - T'TTTrr-in—tt 1 mrnmn I mil ■miniumiiiwhiiumh mil ■Ml—li Bm—im FURNITURE SALE. TN CONSEQUENCE OF OUR RECENT LOSS BY FIRE W E WANT MONE V, so have determined to sell the whole of our large stocks of Household Furnishings at great reductions, (Regardless of Cost.) A numl er of slightly damaged articles at your own price. "■""■'"'""' ■'■"■ Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom Sets, Jugs, Vases Orna- CrOCkery ments, Etc., (almost given away.) ' and Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Rugs, Mats, Bedsteads Bed nt din £' Chairs, Drawing Room and Dining Room Suites Glassware. Couches, etc., all reduced. ' (In fact, no reasonable offer will be refused.) A lot of Bamboo Poles and Blind Rollers at Half Price. ™~J X™"*"" 1" T. H. UN DRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Etc.. Tancred Street. Old'premises next Building Society Office, and at new Hall, next Claridge's Stables, — jr^onc,^ WANTED KNOWN. TO TRAVEL in the Hinds and May field Districts, The Clydesdale Stallion, GrLENWYE T3ASTEURISED Milk, Cream, and Sepa- For terms and particulars, apply to , rator Butter from Melrose Dairy, Hamp- T. DRENNAN, 9 215 Groom in charge. stead, delivered fresh every day in town. mO Travel in the Methven, Rakaia, and My Dairy is always open for inspection to surrounding districts the thoroughbred the public, horse CAJOLERY, JOHN OLSEN. by Apremont, dam Flattery, by Traducer dam Miss Flat, by Peter Flat. CAJOLERY is a well-proportioned, hand- To be Published in April, 1903, some, fine quality chestnut horse, standing 15.3 on steel bar-like legs, and he left the CnP/VIVnFr 1 * W turf sound in every respect. His perform- (w JL v>r_l3l Jli ances stamp him one of the most brilliant , v-nj a "\TriTnT» TITTT» tt flat horses we have had, and he was a clever I^J j^. J^ X _fcJ_K>Jt> U S\j A fencer and a master of weight. -"-*■' -*- « CTil ry *ook Q ? rst ?ri^ n a n Tld g? amtf? n at Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland, the Ashburton Show in 1900. His pedigree fri . ' cannot be surpassed. • (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) Terms—,£4 4s, with guarantee; groomage fee ss; £2 12s 6d season. "OTT?Tri^nrOT?"V" For further particulars apply to -l_^_l_JA>_i_J \j _L V/ JA; JL m L. TIL LET, Highbank, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL 10 238 or groom in charge. : APRIL 1903 : CLiEIDGE'S STABLES, (SEC ond year of publication.) (Late McConnell's). Tancbbd Stkbet, Ashbukton. J^ emy B^o. size, containing over 1000 BEST accommodation and attention for V^B' tOgether with numerous Ma P*> Town and Country visitors. corrected to date, the whole handsomely Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed- bound in cloth, gilt lettered, ing an ionic ar 1 > £i^e ??• Price, if ordered before publication, 10s 6d SopSetor. » After publication, 12s 6d. Telephone No. 91. 687 n o o ~ btone. bon & Lo. FOR Men s Wear Summer is coming Full range of Jackets, Pants, and PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS, Overalls in Denims, at special quotations- • Dunedin and Wellington. 10 293 Grant and Moore;, i ° vo



[National Mortgage & Agency ! Company. NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGBBTOT COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND., LIMITED. Capital subscribed ... .£1,000,000 Paid and Called Up ... £200,000 , Reserve Fund ... ... £32,500 nnHE above Company beg to notify to JL their Clients and the Public that it has been decided to add to their business a COMMISSION AND AUCTIONEERING DEPARTMENT, and will from the Ist October last be prepared to undertake Sales by Auction or Private Treaty of LAND, LIVE STOCK, WOOL, FROZEN MEAT, Etc., Placed in their hands for Sale. The Department will be under the charge of Mr H. S. Bourn, who will act as Auc tioneer, nnd those entrusting us with their business will have the benefit of his practi cal experience, and may rely upon every care and attention being given and best results obtained. Mr Bourn will attend at Addington each Wednesday, also at other country Stock Sales, which" will be notified by advertisement prior to the dates of the regular fixtures. ASHBURTON. We have pleasure in notifying to our* clients in the Ashburton district and the public that as from the 2nd December next Mr Bourn will attend at the Ashburton, Tinwald and Methven regular fixtures. We shall be pleased to receive entries from time to time for these sales. Arrangements have been made with Mr Alex. Hewson to receive particulars of stock for sale, and he will be in attendance at the yards on the morning of the Sales to receive stock. Particulars of business placed in his hands will have our prompt attention In connection with the above we are" pre pared to make Cash Advances against Live Stock and Produce placed in our hands for Sale, either in the LOCAL MARKET or for shipment to London or elsewhere. ' G. F. MARTIN, Manager. H. S. BOURN, Auctioneer. WOOL SEASON 1902-3. Local Sales 2nd Sale Thursday, nth December. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE and: AGENCY COMPANY of N.Z., Ltd., having made special arrangements at their Addington Stores to receive and show Wool, are now prepared to receive Clips for the season's sales. Please consign wool for local sale, — "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Adding ton." Note—Wool for direct shipment consign, "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co.; Lyttel ton." 11243 BUSINESS NOTICES. FOR WATCHES, CLOCKSJ, . JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G. JESSON, Practioal Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. WOOL. WOOL. Christchurch Sale Dates. FIRST SALE — THURSDAY, November 20th. SECOND SALE - THURSDAY, Decem ber 11th THIRD SALE-FRIDAY, January 16th, 1908 FOUBI'H SALE—THURSDAY, February 19th, 1003 If. MATSON & CO. /"kFFER their services the Wool growers of the Ashburton County. They will make Casli Advances, free of Com-' mission, at Lowest Rates of Interest, against Wool placed in their hands for Sale during the ensuing season. Consign Wool to— "MATSON'S, Addington." All single Bales, such as Locks, Pieces, mixed Fleeces, etc., consign to "MATSON'S, Christchurch." To Sheep Growers & Owners. We should be glad if those who have Sheep to Sell, or wish to buy, would forward particulars to us, and prices required " Subject to sales," or make your wants known to us. With our large connection extending over the whole of New Zealand We feel confident that we are in a > position to effect many Sales Either to you or for you We shall be pleased to receive consign ments of Stock at the Addington Market, I and samples of Grain, during the coming I season. Correspond with us. H. MATSON AND CO. 164, CASHEL STREET Christchurch ST. GEOEO X JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. A NOTHER shipment of Japanese China -£jL Cups and Saucers to hand. We are clearing them as before at 6s per dozen Call early at Carson and Co's THERE is no doubt, no possible doubt that Mcl lob's Zealandia Boot Store is the best Shop to buy your Boots. WISE Fathers and Mothers if you want to save money buy your Boys' and Girls' School Boots at Melloe's Zealandia Boot Store,



I BUSINESS NOTICES. MUSIC Singing, Piano, & Harmony ME J. GILLIES-Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). 1 mno, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10152 CHAELES BEECH, TANCEED STEEET, ASHBUETON. • MY TEA EOOM is centrally situated and Hot Pies can be had at any time. Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Small goods a specialty. Try Montgomerie's Malt Digestive Bread-Bermaline. 8 20 Removal Cheap Boot 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^ro about in pain when you can get your Boots made at T. Young to fit your feet. Eepairing done with despatch. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop. East Street, Ashburton. "TTOICE PEODTJCTION, SINGING, PIANOFOETE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street. ' ' j GOLD MEDAL. i . j The McCormick Reaper & Binder (LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) XITAS again awarded the Gold jMedal at the Christchurch Show, thus winning the highest honours given for Machinery two years in succession. The Excelsior Cultivator secured the Silver Medal. McCormick Daisy Reaper was Highly Commended. Morrow, Bassett AND CO. Wills Street, Ashburton. M. PEIEST, Manager New and Second-hand Furniture and Clothing. HAVING- in stock a large assortment of new and second-hand Furniture of every description, Crockeryware and Clothing, the same is being sold at lowest prices. Choice assortment of Toilet Ware just opened out. Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged. U. W. ROBINSON, TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10 289 | £.tt£AoWM&'s Ja ESTABLISHED 1866, Johnson & Couzins, j CASHEL STREET, CHEISTCHUECH. (Opposite J. Ballantyne and Co.) i Sole Agents for E. H. Brown's Patent Horse Covers, Esquiring no Crupper. Tent, Tarpaulin, and Flag Makers. Oil skin Clothing Manufacturers, Canvas Ducks, Calicoes, Cricket Nets, Fishing Nets, and everything connected with the Trade. Wholesale and Eetail. Tents Marquees, Tarpaulins and Flags on Hire. Letters and Telegrams from Country cus tomers receive prompt attention. 12 40 I The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. " Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVEEY description of Merchandise and Farmers' Eequisites at lowest rates. ; Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. j We have just received new season's ! supply of 4 WOOLPACKS (in all sizes), SEAMING TWINES, MANUEES, TUENIP AND EAPE SEEDS. ■ Clients are requested to book their re quirements as early as possible to avoid disappointment, and we also advise your making personal enquiry re prices before promising orders elsewhere. T. F. GIBSON Manager SUPPOET Local Industry. — We have j opened up Ashburton Woollen Mills < Hosiery and Blankets, which compare very ' favourably with other makes for quality and price.—Grant and Moore. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin IT PAYS, it pays to buy your Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Good Bluchers 5s lid



BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM R. HYDE, { BURNEFT STEEET, ASHBUETON. j (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhaager, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. BAKER BROS. Complete Furnishing XJIS DEBTAKERB, Ii you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS I AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere T^E have the pleasure |to notify our Clients that we are now in the position to supply them with these celebrated Fertilisers at— £4: 12S 6d per ton on Trucks at Islington and Smithfield. Results Prove that they are the Best & Cheapest to use. QUALITY AND ANALYSIS EEMAIN — AS BEFOEE Islington Clients have won the Highest < Honours at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations for Eoots and Grain exhibited at their Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions. NICOLL BROS. DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBUETON. TO SPEING CLEANEES.-Our Oil cloths and Linoleums are prettier and better value than ever, and as fof Curtains, Cretonnes, and Muslins, you should just see them.—Mitchell and Turner, The Drapers. WHY not try Mehlor's Zealandia Boot Store for Boots and Shoes Great value at Mellor's. WANTED Known - Special Value in Boots and Shoes at Mellob's, Zealandia Boob Store CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henry Garner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays? premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. 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 • uses nothing but the very best sold leather. Next Courthouse, Ashburton. PATTY Pan baking powder, the grea novelty, two patty tins for nothing From all Grocers. FOE Summer Wear—Gent's fancy can vas Boots and Shoes, very attractive, 7s per pair. Call and inspect.—Grant and MOOEE. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all "TTT-ANTED Known—That we are sola ! • il. a£ ents for the Nz- Acetylene Gaa hghtitig Company. Carbide quoted in lib to 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylene lighting.—Hardlet Bros. 10102 IT is a well-known fact that Jas Mellor can give much better value in Boots and Shoes than any other Shop in Ashburton. SHEEP Shears! Sheep Shears! T.U.S and 8.8.A., 3s 6d; Turkey and Wash ita Stones at prices that cannot be beaten. —Hardley Bros. SUMMER Necessities.—Now that warm weather is at hand, we have provided on more than usually lavish scale, for the comfort and pleasure of our customers.— Mitchell & Tubner The Drapers. FOE Holiday Season—Good range of Gladstone Bags, Portmanteaus, and Brief Bags at Grant and Moore's. IF you want real good Boots then try Mellor's, the ch««»oest Shop in ABh burton. . PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. WANTED KNOWN — Farmers'- Good Shooter Boots only 10s 6d. Melloe's Zealandia Boot Store. JUST fancy Mellor is Selling his Boots and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. XTTANTED Known—Better value than f T ever in Boots at Mellok's Zealandia Boot Store. "TUST landed ex '• Delphic?' and " Mam- CJ' ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we ar« offering at less than Christchurch prices.—» Carson and Co WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty HENRY GAENEE, 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 WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots and Shoes at Jas. Mellor's, Tancred Street.