The Liquor Traffic.

REMARKS BY A MAGISTRATE. United Press' Association— By Electric Telegraph. Westport, Dec. 18 Several charges of supplying prohibited persons with liquor came before the Magis trate's Court yesterday. In the course of his remarks, Mr Hawkins, S.M., said it was lamentable that there was such lying in thef c cases. If he believed all he heard in -ly-prog cases he would never convict He did not wonder at all at decent people say ing a stop must be put to the evils of the liquor traffic. Depend upon it the prohi bition feeling, that had made such strides on the other eide of the Island, would i spread here. People would not allow public sentiment to be insulted. There would have to be an improvement in the conduct of (he liquor trade or public opinion would make itself felt. The whole thing wasi lamentablo and degrading. He did not believe in prohibition, but he bad nothing to say against those parents who were uiki-ug steps to protect their children. With rpgard to his refusal to sign a certificate for a publican's license granted at Millerton by the Li'ensi g Committee, Mr Hawkins s=aid the figures at the local option poll proved that the people did not want another license. He maintained that the license was totally unnecessary and most unreasonable. The committee had no right to grant the application. If Licen sing Committees insulted the people they must put up with the consequences. If things were conducted in such a way that the public conscience was affronted, prohi bition would extend. The people were not going to be ruled or to be made slaves of. Prohibition would go on or them would be a drastic reform in legislation, and he would he heartily glad of it. The misery and wretchedness in homes through exces sive drinking wem deplorable. The per sons interested could apply for a mandamus to compel him to sign the certificate. i

Government Land Sales.

! The following sales of land in the Can terbury district will take place during the next three months :•—On Dec. 22, the leases for terms of five years of nine blocks in the Chertsey township will be offered at public auction, at Rakaia. The, areas range from 2 roods to 4 acres. On January 7, a surrendered section in the Tarawahi Hamlet, off Colombo Street south, will be re-opened, under the lease in perpetuity system. There are also eight other allot ments in the same settlement, ranging from 2 roods to 2 acres, lying open for selection. On Jan. 8, the leases for terms of seven and fourteen yeara of four reserves, ranging from 1 to 75 acres, will be offered at pubic auction, at Timaru. Two of the reserves are situated at the mouth of the Rangitata River, and two others in the townships of Geraldine and Arowhenua (Temuka). On Jan. 13, four sections in the town of Ash burton will be offered at auction for cash sale. On" Jan. 21, the Mead Estate, which has been acquired from Mr S. Bealey under the Land for Settlements Act. will be opened for selection on lease in perpetuity. This estate, which is situated on the north bank of the Rakaia River, between Rakaia and Bankside, comprises 590(3 acres, which has been subdivided into twenty-one farms, rauging in area from 11 to 794 acres. Dur ing Februaiy, there will be aUrauction sale at Darfield of forty-one sections in that township. In the same month there will be offered at auction, at Christchurch and Timaru, the leaser for terms varying from tun to fourteen years, of thirty-one pastoral run?, comprising a total area of about 640, 000 acres. These are situated in diffierent parts of the district from the Hurunui to j the Waitaki Rivers, and vary in area from 1170 to 50,000 acres. Four lie within the Ashley County, six in Solwyn County, five in the As-hburton County, three in Mac-i kenzie County, and ten in Waimate County. Those north of the Rangitata, River will be offered at Christchurch, and the southern | ones ftt Timaru. D\ ring March, the Opawa Estate, no->r Albury, which has been ac quirerl from- Mr J. S. Rutherford, will be | opened for disposal under the lease in per petuity and small grazing ruu systems. The total :irea, including 10,000 acres of adjoining Crown land, 13 about 20,001 acres, which will bo subdivided into twenty-one blocks, ranging from about 100 to 5500 acres.

The Dairy Industry.

United Trees Association —By Klectric Teloirrajih. Welmngton, Dec. 18 Mr Cameron, Inspector oi New Zealand Dairy Produce at Home, reports, under date' Nov. 14, that the firat lot of New Zea land butter for the season reached London by the W»i.kntaDeonNov.6, in splendid con dition. The whole of ib was from the Auck land district. At the timo of writing, buy ers, in the faco of the large quantities of butter stored, were somewhat inclined to hrili off the market to see how things might settle before- purchasing, and con sequently business was not active. The cheese market, however, was strong, and values were likely to be maintained, as stocks are short. "Mr Cameron again urges factories to make each dozen half-white cheese and halt-© floured.

Sheep for South Africa.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Mbi,t?ourne, Dec. 17 The Minister for Agriculture has re ceived a cable message from the Victorian Government agent in South Africa, asking j for a quotation for 100,000 two and four ! tooth owes, c.i.f., East London. r> The Government has also received in formation that at a recent sale of sheep at i Durban prices ranged from 22s to 275, Argentine animals offering at 243.

A Russian Sensation.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Sr Pktersburg, Dec. 17 W. Kovalevsky, Assistant Minister of Fiaauce, who holds the position of Direc tor of Commerce and Industries, has been compelled to resign owing to liaison with an actrosß. The incident has caused a sen sation as Kovalevski was considered the eventual successor of M. De Witte, Minis ter for Finance.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox for the Proprietor, Eobsbt Belt*, afe his. Printing Office, Burnett Street, AshbuEv ton. ' • FRIDAY, December 19, 1902,



It is only on the use of Wolfe's Sohnapp* that it ought to be judged. You be tde Judge. Every bottle of Wolfe's Schnapps contains an honest preparation of Junipe? Berries end select Barley. If you need * stimulant that will braae a tired body or clear a tired mind, TEST "WOLFE'S SC HNAPPS—not a false stimulant but a builder up of vital forces. you take no Slisk. Better not take anything than accept a substitute for this sterl ing old tonic. Imitations are put out for one purpose only—to make big profits—they are absolutely worthless. Buy WSole ftottks Look for the name, and. accept only bottles..with the signature of UdolphoWolfe on the label. BUSINESS NOTICES. # j NEW ARRIVALS. : (By the Steam3r Rangatira) WE hare just received the first con 6ignments of Drugs and Druggists Wares, carefully selected in London by Mr Cambridge. We are now using all new Drags for dispensing. Entrust us with j 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 fun Bopply, Is 6d for a gallon. .j 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. Spaeki.bt Botti.es. — The new design, 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. For tubs Babies.—Everything is Corona-1 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, noedles for wounds, enemas, etc. For thb Ladies—(With apologies _ for placing them last) we have received by as. Wai mate, some of the prettiest novelties to be found in Lsndon in per fumery, brush ware, and articles for the Dressing Table and Bath Boom. The Ashburton Drug Co., Ltd., J. M. CAMBRIDGE, 12 239 Manager. MORIARTY HROS, Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, etc., TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. SPECIAL to Buyers of Ready-made CLOTHING. —:O:— T>EltfG considerably OVERSTOCKED IN > Boys,' Youths' and Men's READY-MADE CLOTHING, WE WILL OFFER During DECEMBER the whole of our stock of these Goods, together with a number of lines IN Boots and Shoes, AT SPECIAL SALE TRICES. See our Door Display for Bargains ASHBUETON BEAPERY CO. Burnett Street. To the Electors of Ash burton'. Another Man in the field. J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, of Tancred Street, *¥JTAS decided to stand on the Liberil platform, and would solicit your support and patronage in all branches of the Painting and Decorating Trade. Pictures Framed, Sign-writing a specialty. Call and see the latest in PAPERS. EOR tip top value in Boots try Memob' Zealandia Boot Store. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin



Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract— Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diplo ma at the International Exhibition, Am sterdam ; acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the globe. That the crude, resinous oils, which are now foisted upon the public under the name of Eucalypti Extracts, may not ba mistaken for Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Euca lypti Extract, we state:—lt is proved by tests made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Griefs wald JPrussia), that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and othei substances adherent to primary distillation, will develop the curative properties possessed by the plant. To avoid the appalling consequences result in" from tli application of substitutes, etc, in"croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery, internal inflammation, etc., insist on getting Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Eun, 1 - lypti Extract and be safe. The Ideal Vulcanised Tyre holds practic ally every New Zealand record, is guaran teed for 12 months and can be supplied and fitted to your Cycle without any additional cost. The Leader Tyre is our second grade line, manufactured by Idea.!/ T?re Coy, Christehurch and Melbourne, and are guaranteed for G months, and is an ab solutely good and reliable Tyre. — (Advt.) STANDISH AND PBI3ECE, Photographers under the Royal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio Hiph Street, Christchurch. ( ST. RANGE'S Toy>nd Fancy Bazaar here js causing a sensation,



BUSINESS NOTICES. __ KERB, BROS. WISH to remind their Customers and the Public that they have removed I to their Shop opposite Mail Office and thre6 doors above their old place. KERR BEOS, Burnett Street. Oh, Yes! Oh, Yes ! "arrOW is the time for Brass and Enam jS elled PRESERVING PANS. SANDOW'S DEVELOPERS and Dum bella (Sandow will be hero on 24th inst.) Good Cycle Covers at 12s 6d, fitted, guaran teed for 6 months. The Cheapest Shop in Ashburton for Ironmongery and Cooking Utensils.—G. MEDDINS, The People's Ironmonger. just |~rrL^r;,7 <ir| B hat with every 5 jl A fl worth bought it. H , H Cash this mont H ; WORI> I we are givin S a I I Christmas Present S KAYE & CARTER. CHRISTCHURCH, LYTTELTON AND ASHBURTON. Grain, Seed and Produce Merchants. OUE representative will be in attend ance on market days at our Office in thp Arcade, Ashburton, during the season. "We are Cash Buyers of all classes of FARM PRODUCE. Please address correspondence to KAYE and CARTER, Christchurch. 12 216 You Can't Tell HOW delicious and satisfying SURA TURA TEA is if you have not tried it. You'll enjoy it. It possesses the dis tinctive bouquet and delicate flavour of high grade Ceylon Tea. It is rich, strong and fragrant, and goes further than any other tea. Suratura Tea Is honest Tea.. It is pure Ceylon Tea, and is guaranteed not blended with Indian, China, or any cheap or inferior tea. Your storekeeper will present you with a dainty Black and Gold Teapot if you buy a 51b box of this delicious Tea. Retail Prices - Suratura A quality—ls 8d per 1b Suratura B quality— Is 1 Id per lb Suratura D quality—2s 2d per lb Suratura X quality—2s (id per lb Procurable from John Orr and Co., Ashburton. J. W. Lill, Dunsandel J. R. Carey, Fairton D. Miller and Co., Hinds pr rTT ~==iTTTTj! j iHlelpEsss with tp Rheumatism ■ You'va tried liniments and ; i prescriptions without result. ! Now ... CUBE YOURSELF with. THE QREAT .. . CANADIAN . . . SEAWEED CURE. A medicine and Not a liniment. A Quiok and Permanent Cure. SOLD BY ALT. DEAX.ERS At 3/6 fib, Bottle. Sole Agent for Australasia: ' GEO. W. WILTON, "Wellington. FARMS | FARMS; I HAVE for Sale one of the best Dairy Farms in New Zealand, about 150 acres, watered with natural stream, near a Factory. In fact everthing is in its favour.' A chance rarely met with. Must be sold. Good reasons given for selling, . j i I i 314 Acres of Land. Good little farm, \ situated 14 miles from Ashburton. Low price and easy terms. 50 Acres pood land, suitable for dairying-, ' half a mile from factory. Can be had : cheap and on easy terms. 150, 75, 120. 40 Acres good land. Three miles from town. May be sold as a whole i 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. Having Money to Lend on First and Second Mortgage, I can arrange excep tional terms for any of the above. IMPLEMENTS. One good second-hand Woods' Harvester and Binder. One McCormick'a second hand. Both guaranteed. In good working order. To be had at a bargain. 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. STONYER. WE havo just opened a beautiful range of White Figured Muslin at lOd, Is, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d, Is 9d per yard; also a range of coloured muslin for Blouses and Dresses, at 7d, 'Jd, lOd, Is per yard.—Grant and Moore. t| £fS. OUE 15s line of Covers is going JL?3 fast. Guaranteed for six months. Better have one. They're real hard wear. G. H. Carson, Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street. nnOY Land at Strangk's, Burnett Street,



■TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street. | A&OTLE BSB_ HAVE on Sale at their Yards, Havelock Street, the best , i - Coals and Firewood j ON THE MARKET. A Trial Solicited. ! Orders Promptly attended to. i | Christmas Present!?, | T H O M A™ YOUNG, | ULSTER BOOT DEPOT, WISHES to Thank his numerous Customers for their patronage . during the Sale, and wishes them a Tlappy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. He wishes to intimate that each purchaser • will receive a beautiful Almanac for 1903. i Three subjects to choose from. i .• — I Address—Next to Bank of New Zealand, ; East Street, Ashburton WANTED KNOWN. i "OASTEURISED Milk, Cream, and Sepa rator Butter from Melrose Dairy, Hamp j stead, delivered fresh every day in town. ' My Dairy is always open for inspection to , the public. JOHN OLSEN. ' COALS! COALS COALS MOUNT~SOMERS i NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. mHIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every I 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. H. 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 Balla and Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 16 for 6d. Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWER, (late F Clark's Tobacconist. C*)Tl I HAVE still one juvenile machine left. £7 will buy it. G, H. Carson Eplipse Cycle Works.



BUSINESS NOTICES / .WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 "T^TE Shall be represented at the ChristehurchS and Timaru Auction'Snles, 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 Christchurch or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. 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. j Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Eequisites, supplied at Lowest Eates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows :— Christchurch. Timaru. January 16th, 1903. January 13th, 1903. February 19th J1903. February 25th 1903. FBIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS FOB, CHRISTMAS. ANDREW ORR Is Opening Up a Grand Selection of New Goods for the season) I" ATEST Fashions in Dresses Costumes, and Skirts. _I_J 50 Dozen Ladies' Corsets P.D., C.8., W. 8., and other makes Ladies' Black Silk Capes, Jackets, &c. New Laces, Insertions in Creme, Paris, and White Colours Ladies' Gloves in endless variety 50 Doz. Ladies' Lawn Pocket Handkerchiefs, lovely goods Ladies' Silk Underskirts, also Alpacas and Grass Cloth Fancy Goods, Belts Chataleine Bags, Picnic Baskets Dressing Cases, Hair Brushes, Combs, Pursesj &c , &c. Millinery Department —Style and Fashion up-to-date. Dressmaking Department— Giving universal satisfaction. Fit and Style perftct. Having been appointed Sole Agent in Ashburton for the sale of " MODEL" Paper Patterns, manufactured in America from designs created by Parisian and American Artists, and sold in connection with the New Idea Journal, Large stocks to select from. GENTS' SUITS made to measure. Prices and Fit guaran teed, all that can be desired, ANDREW" ORE.



NOTICE The Great Eugene Sandow IS COMING. "TVTOW is the time to buy Developers J3i and Spring Grip Dumb-Bells at ! HARDLEY BROS. i . \ Massey-Harris Bicycles TO THE FRONT AGAIN. AT the Invercargill Sports, held on November 10th, they secured 1, 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 Models, which are built for strength and speed. Bicycle Depot—EAST STREET. Agent-J. GORDON. FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS!, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett^Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ash burton. —Repairs a Specialty.-— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with,* FOR 15s 1 dozen Cabinets and one Mato line Enlargement pAN BE OBTAINED FROM MITCHELL, PHOTOGRAPHER. Burnett St. ASHBURTON. Patronised by the Right Hon. R. J. Seddon Premier of New Zealand. Work guaranteed within a fortnight from date of return of Proofs. 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 continuanoe of the 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. NEWMAN, Proprietor. The Christmas & Holiday Season Picnic Parties Catered for as per Arrange- j merit. FINE Assortment of Confectionery for the Christmas Season opened out. j Eirthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. | Bread made by Montgomery's and Berraa line process. C. BEECH, Baker and Pastrycook, TANCBED STREET.



BUSINESS NOTICES. NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGESCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. LIMITED. / Capital subscribed ... £1,000,000 j Paid and Called Up ... .£200,000 Reserve Fund ... ... .£32,500 nnHE above Company hog 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 bounder the charge of Mr H. S. Bouni, who will act as Auc tioneer, and 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. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE and AGENCY COMPANY of N.Z., Ltd., having made special arrangements at their Addington Stores to receive and show j Wool, are now prepared to receive Clips for the season's sales. j Please consign wool for local sale, — j "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Adding ton." Note—Wool for direct shipment consign, ■ "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Lyttel ton." ! 11243 WOOL. WOOL/ 1 Christchurcli Sale Dates. THIRD SALE—FRIDAY, January 16th, 1903 FOUBTH SALE—THURSDAY, February 19th, 1003 * If. MATSON & CO. OFFER their services to the Wool growers of the Ashburton County. They will make Cash Advances, free of Com mission, at Lowest Rates of Interest, against Wool placed in their hands for Sale i 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 havß 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, and samples of _ Grain, during the coming season. Correspond with us. H. MATSON AND CO. — 164, CASHEL STREET Christchurch



BUSINESS NOTICES. MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony ME J. GILLIES - Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10152 Only this season's Tweeds sold. TAILORS. B S = T MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. ■OEGISTEEE.D' TEACIIEE OP MUSIC ■ Musical Instruments of every description. Latest Music by every mail. Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's j 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. TANCEED STEEET, Next Hall, Her balist. GOLD MEDAL. iThe McCormick Reaper & Binder (LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) TIfTAS again awarded the Gold Medal 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. HAYING 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. H. W. R~OBINSON, TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10289



ESTABLISHED 1866. Johnson & Couzins, CASHEL STREET, CHEISTCHUECH. (Opposite J. Ballantyne and Co.) Sole Agents for E. H. Brown's Patent Horse Covers, Requiring 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 Eefcail. Tento, Marquees, Tarpaulins and Flags on Hire. Letters and Telegrams from Country cus tomers receive prompt attention, 12 40 The N-Z. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. Tj^VEEY description of Merchandise and JDi Farmers' Eequisites 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, MANUEES, TUBNIP 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. j T. P. GIBSON Manager LT T "V IS THE 1L I BEST IS THE Qrp A T> PTJ BEST © 1 AXiL/Xl USB NO OTEEtI Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepeis throughout the colony. WISE Fathers and Mothers if you want to save money buy your Boys' and Girls' School Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store, *



CLAKIDGE'S STABLES, (Lata McConnell's). [ Tancbed Street, Ashbubton. T)EST accommodation and attention for j > Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed- j ding and Picnic Parties catered for. j F. P. CLAEIDGE, ' Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S I CANTERBURY Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) DIRECTORY, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL APRIL 1903 (SECOND YEAE OF PUBLICATION.) ~r\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 „ After publication, 12s 6d. Stone Son & Co. PEINTEES & PUBLISHEES, Dunedin and Wellington. 10 293 MEN'S Ties, Collars, Socks, Shirts, and Underclothing at lowest prices, in endless variety.—Grant and Moore. FOR Christmas Season.—Just Landed.— j New Currants sd, New Peel Bd, New j Sultanas 7d per lb. New Almouds and j Muscatels, Chocolates and Confectionery ; i also a shipment of Choice Japanese Goods, at Carson & Co.'s, Tancred Street. FOE SALE—FowI Netting, 36 x 2, at 3d per yard for 50 yards, and l|d for 100 yard lots. —Harbley Bbos. 10 101 TOYS, Toys, Toys of every descriptiom at STBANau's.



I BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM R. HYDE, I BUENEFF STEEET, ASHBTJETON. ! {Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Eellhasger, Locksmith,' Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. Hairdresser by Special Appointment to their Excellencies Lord Onslow, Lord Glasgow and Lord Eanfurly. lies' Cantharides & Rosemary APEEPAEATION not to make hair grow on a billiard ball, bat this is what it will positively do. Arrest Falling Hair, Invigorate the Weakest Hair, Eradicate Scurf and Dandruff, Impart to the hair that soft and youthful appearance. If you are so troubled do not hesitate in using this infallable remedy. One bottle will convince you of its invigorating power. Procurable from Chemists, Hairdressers, and Storekeepers, or direct from the Sole Manufacturer, EDWARD ILES, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, 77 Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; *or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Tur ner, Geraldine. 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; Suits of drawing and dining-room furniture made to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials . BAKER BROS. Complete _ruriilslLliifp«* WANTED TO SELL. 3100 -Acre, 5 200 to 300 acre dairy farms on very easy terms. Also 277 acres only .£2OO cash required. Apply F. Brooking, Agent, . Stratford, Taranaki. TT7 ANTED to Let— 300 acre Dairy Farm I V? close to School and Factory. Term 4 years. _ Eent 12s 6d per acre. Purchasing clause if required. Apply at once. F. BEOOKING, Land Agent Stratford, Taranaki. ST. G EOBGE JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats AEE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. i Procurable from all Grocers and Store j keepers throughout the colony. WANTED Known—Better value than ever in Boots at Mellob's Zealandia 1 Boot Store. jOfef WILL buy you a sound second ; hand Bicycle at G. H. Carson's, Eclipse I ■ Cycle Works. WANTED Known —That J Moisow begs to apologise to the public for not advising them before this of the arrival of his splendid assortment of Xmas Goods, of varied shapes and styles in Boots and Shoes, that will surprise his new and old customers. Discount for cash to aIL In '■ the Working Department nothing but be3t sole leather used, and tanned to his order. Best workmen kept. Anyone will tell you that J.M. sells the best article and does the best work. Near Court House, East Street, | Ashburton. "¥_► ATTY Pan baking powder is the great- JL est novelty you ever saw. Sold all ! grocers. IT PAYS, it pays to buy your Boots at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. Good Bluchers 5s lid TUST landed ex "^Delphic " and " Mam <_P ari," shipments, of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are | offering at less than ChristchurcK prices.—- Caeson and Co WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great | novelty JUST fancy Mellob is Selling his Boots and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. HENEY 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 VBoots and Shoes at J_s. Mellob's, Tancred Street. WANTED Known—That we are sole agents for the N.Z. Acetylene Gas lighting Company. Carbide quoted in lib to 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylene lighting.—Habblbt Bbos. ... 10102 IT is a well-known fact that Jas. Mellob can give much better value in Boots and Shoes than any other Shop in Ashburton. SHEEP Shears!. Sheep Sheafs! T.U.S and 8.8.A., 3s 6d; Turkey and Wash ita Stones at prices that cannot be beaten. —Habdlet Beos. r' you want real good Boots then try Mellob's, the ch3»onest Shop in Asfi 'burton. • PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. WANTED KNOWN — Farmers' Good Shooter Boots' only 10s 6d. Msa_Oß*s Zealandia Boot Store. WHY not try Mellob'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 Boot Store CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henby Gaeneb's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. I ■ PATTY Pan baking powder, the grea novelty, two patty tins for nothing From all Grocers. -