Lord Rosebery on Gladstone's Character.

The latest addition to the statuary of 1 Glasgow, a statue to the memory of Mr Gladstone, was unveiled on Saturday, Octo ber 1 lth, by Lord Bosebery in presence of a crowd numbering several thousands. Lord Bosebery, who was cordially re ceived, said that a statue of Mr Gladstone was congenial in any parinrf Scotland, but in the city of Glasgow, teaming with great workers, endowed with a great University, ' a ceutre of industry, and commerce, and thought, a statue of William Ewart Glad stone was at home. (Applause). The pre dominant part of Mr Gladstone's character, ha said, that to which all else was subordi [ nate, was hia religion. The life that seemed to attract him most was the life of the I library. Ihe subject which engrossed him moat was the subject of the moment, " and that," his Lordship added, " was, when he was out of office, very rarely politics. I j doubt indeed," he continued, mystifying some of his audience somewhat, "if his natural bent was towards politics at< all. He would have beeu a great churchman, greater perhaps thau :tny thia island has known. He would have been a great pro fessor if you could have got a university big enough to hold him —(laughter)-a great historian, a gr jat bookman. He would have grappled with whole libraries and wrestled with academies had the fates placid Mm in the cloister." An aualysis of the secrets of Mr Glad stone's influence followed. L .rd Kosabery characterised these a3 three-dauntless courage, unflagging industry, and a faith that was part of his fibre. (Applause.) That faith, he considered, was not only re ligious, but a faith in great causes. It was sufficient to move mountain?, and some times, added the speaker after a pause, did move them. Itinspiied him with a cer tainty as imperious as ever moved mortal mat), and he passed on with the pressure of the whirlwind.

A lighter passage succeeded while the orator considered the capacity of the vete ran statesman for work. "He would sit up all night," he said, " writing a pamphlet., and go about his work next d.iy as usual. An eight hours day would have boon a holiday for him." An incident at Da.,metiy served to illustrate this phase ot Air Glad stone's character. When he visited Dal meny in 1879, his young host was anxious that a bust of him should be executed. " But there was no time for sitting," said his Lordship, whimsically," so the sculptor was placed opposite Mr Gladstone, and they spent the morning together, Mr Glad stone writing away, and the clay figure of himself less than a yard off gradually as suming shape and form. Anything more distracting," added his Lordship, " I can not conceive, but it had no effect upon the busy old man." The old-world courtesy and urbanity of the statesman were commemorated in an apothegm, "He did not like people to dis agree with him. Few people do, but so far as manners went, it was more pleasant to disagree with Mr Gladstone than to agree with half a dozen other people." There was a round of applause, and an exuberant spirit cried admiringly, " That's grand!" The final point which Lord Rosebery illustrated was the courage of Mr Glad stone, physical and moral, throughout his life. " Unveil then the statue," he said, in conclusion, " let it stand to Glasgow in all time coming for faith, fortitude, courage, and industry—qualities apart from intel lect, or power, or wealth, which may inspire all her citizens, however humble, however weak. Let it remind the most unthinking passer-by of the dauntless character which it represented, of his long life and honest purpose. Let it be an Imperial tradition to the population which lives, and works, and dies around this monument."

The statue was then unveiled, and the disclosure of the familiar and striking features of the veteran statesman was greeted with loud and long cheers.

Two Aeronauts Killed.

TRAGIC OCCURRENCE NEAR PARIS

M. de Bradsky's steerage balloon started from the uerostio station at Vaugirard at hal-past seven on Monday morning, Oct. 13, on a trial without any fixed destination. Soon afterwards a telegram was received at the Prefecture of police stating that a bal loon had fallen to the earth at Rtains, near St Denis, aud that two persons had been killed.

Writing on Monday afternoou, a Paris correspondent says : —The ropes connecting the ear with the bailoon broke, and M. de Bradsky and his companion M. Morin were dashed to the ground. The balloon itself tien sailed in an unknown direction.

[t was not until 10.3.Hh:tt new.s of the disaster to M. de Rradsky's balloon reached the yard of M. Laohambre, the aeronaut. Madame de Bradsby, who was waiting for news of her husband, and nit hough anxious was full of confidence iv his success, did not hear of the accident until then.

The "balloon crossed Paris, executing with ! ease various evolutions above the Place de 11 Hoursa and the Church of the Sacred Heart at Montmartre. At 9.30 the airship had got within three kilometres of St Denis, aud wap at un altitude of about 350 feet over Stains. Some men who were working in the fields say that one of the aeronauts leant over the side of the car, and inquir ed the direction of Pantin. They started off again, and were seen to be moving about in the car. Suddenly one of the steel ropes broke. Then other ropes also smapped, and the car which weighed more than 400 kilogrammes, fell with awful rapidity to thu ground, the torn part embedding itself in the earth some considerable depth. The balloon itself disappeared in the air. The t?/o aeronauts, remaining in the car, were crushed by the weight of the accessories of the ball"on. Both aeronauts had their legs broken n several paces. Their faces were covered with blood, bnt were not lacerated. Both bodies have be^n taken to St Denis, i

THE ASHBURTON GUAFDTAN : FEIOAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Eobebt Bell, afe his * Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbui* ton. FRIDAY, November 28, 1902,



»»- ■■ t it .i. i i-. i- i i -. i, n-.~, BUSINESS NOTICES. KEEE BROS wishing to thank their customers and friends for their liberal support during the last two years have decided to move into larger premises. We may state that we have secured that large new shop three doors above our old one, and in order to h;ive less goods to re move, we have decided to make big re dactions in all lines. KERtt BROS, Burnett Street. 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 t).e same in the future. In order to keep pac? 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. ' 11 209 H. McSHERRY, T>ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. npTRE Cover?, sis months guarantee, only 15s, at the Eclipse Cycle Company, Tancred Street. 0 SPRING CLEANERS.-Our Oil cloths and Linoleums are prettier un<? better value than ever, ;ind as for Curtains, Cretonnes, and Muslins, yon should just see them.—Mitchell and I'uunee, The Drapers. 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 JTokes, 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 atT. Young to fit your feet. Repairing done with despatch. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop. East Street, Ashburton. ' 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 6d. Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWER, (late F Clark's; Tobacconist. Don't Forget npO Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order your Coal aud Firewood. WESTPORT, ") NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and ( on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. •TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGIXG, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. HAVEIiOCK STKSET. National Mortgage & Agency Company. NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AfIESCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND., LIMITED. Capital subscribed ... £ ■,000,000 Paid and Called Up ... £200,000 Reserve Fund ... ... ,£32,.'.00 fin HE above Company bog to notify to _i_ 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 lasf- be prepared to undertake Sales by Auction cr 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. Boura, who will act as Auc tioneer, and those entrusting us with their business will have the benefit of his practi- O«A experience, and may rely upon every Gire and attention being given and best results obtained. Mr Bourn will attend at A-idington 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, Tiawald and Methven regular fixtures. We shall be pleased to receive entries from time fco 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 FOR tip top value in Boots try Mei,lob's Zealandia Boot Store.



BLUE ISLOOP. It is customary to speak of " Hluo Rlood ' in. connection with one's birth and breeding but that is not the aspect of the matter that we wish to deal with. Good rich blood is necessary to good health —that is self-evident, and it is not t>'o much to usk people to coi-.sidfr this vital subject. If jou are troubled with boils, pimples, black heads, urid blotches your blood is impure — that is to say, some poisons have got into the blood and are being forced out of the system through the pores of the skin, which is not right. Impey's May Apple the ideal family medicine—gives nature a helping hand and speedily sets right any temporary derangement of the stomach, liver, or kidneys. Try it now. Sold by all chemists and stores at 2s 6d per bottle, or po?t free from Kharland and 00. (Ltd.), Wellington. Tailoring. —Mr Kerr, representing Strange and Co's famous Christenurch Tailoring Department, will visit Ashburton S.iturday 29th iast., and may be seen at S:range's Ashburton agency from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on that date.- (Advt.) 11 261 The Ideal Vulcanised Tyre holds practic ally every New Zealand record, is guaran teed for 12 months and cun be supplied and fitted to your Cycle without any additional orsf. The Loader Tyre is our second grade line, manufactured by Ideal Tybe Coy, Christchurch and Melbournfl, and are guaranteed for 0 months, and is an ab solutely good and reliable Tyre. —(Advt.) STANDISH AND PBEECE, Photographers under the Eoyal patronage ot the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio Hiph Street, Christchurch. The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest moneymakers for the poor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sals, and each».ne means a profit with hardly any work. Scud for our catalogue . We sell on cash or time payments, and can give yoa real assistance when you need it. The advice and help of our expert always at your service. We keep the best of every thing for the poultry yard.—Advt. j TJIURNTTUBE. —Go to Strange's for JD variety and best value.



T\ Bullock TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL. "OREMISES ™ Mooro Street, lately X occupied by Mr T. Tully. ___ T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE-IMPROVED FARM, SHEEP COUNTRY, Em ~& A A A ACRES, good sheep country, jJ^r3^T3d mostly in its native state, partly fenced with wire and standards. Improved Farm of— 98 acres, with dwelling, etc., early selection 380 acres, fenced and otherwise improved, 283 acres, partly fenced. Good healthy sheep country. Improved Farm of— 447 acres, good for all round farming 350 acres, in its native state, and partly fenced j and other farms. And a number of Suburban and Town Proper) ies. Also Building Allotments in the Town ships of Rakaia, Tiuwald, Waterton, Win slow, etc. Full particulars, terms, etc., furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. oFOR SALE TjIAIRTON Sections, viz :— Lots 11 and 12, each containing i acre, and Lot 81, also I acre. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. Moore Street. iOkUARTER Acre, being Town Section \c^ 334, having 66ft frontage on Moore Street, together with Cottage thereon, and small Shed. Price £149. Easy terms can be arranged. Applj to T. BULLOCK. BURNETT STREET. TO LET—Sh"p now occupied by Messrs Kerr Bros., they having taken larger premises near the above. Possession can be given in a few days. T. BULLOCK. TO LET OR FOR SALE. A COMMODIOUS Dwelling House of 15 rooms, surrounded by garden, etc., conveniently situated in Tancred Street one of the principal streets. If sold, very easy terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE-NICE BUILDING SITE. 9 ACRES odd, good land, situated near Town. To be sold in two allotments if so desired. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET, AT A LOW RENTAL. SHOPS and Premises in Triangle Build ings, fronting the Wakanui Road, and near tho Post Office and Railway Station. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, OR FOR SALE. /COTTAGE and half-an-acre situated in x_y Princes Street, Netherby. T. BULLOCK. BUSINESS NOTICES. ! A FRAGRANT | CUP OF TEA. IS always the result when Suratura Tea is used in the making. Most people demand a Perfect Tea, and THOSE WHO BUY SURATURA TEA GET A PERFECT TEA, It is as Perfect as Nature, and man's best , efforts can make it. It is an Economical Tea because it goes further than any other tea. Suratura is Pure, Honest, Ceylon Tea and is guaranteed not blended with Indian, China, or any cheap or inferior teas. i ' ..__ Retail Prices— Suratura A quality—ls 8d per lb Suratura B quality—ls lid per lb Suratura D quality—2s 2d per lb 1 Saratura X quality—2s 6d per lb i Procurable from — i John Orr and Co., Ashburton. i J. VV. Lill, Dunsandel i J. R. Carey, Fairton D. Miller and Co., Hinds ! FOR j WATCHES, CLOCKS, 1, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty.—■ Presentation Committees liberally i dealt with. CHARLES BEECH, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. MY TEA ROOM is centrally situated | and Hot Pies can be had at any j time. Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Small goods a specialty. j Try Montgomerie's Malt Digestive Bread-Bermaline. 8 209: Nearly three score years and ten, and , a sufferer for a long period from ! Rheumatism and Piles, but finds a cure at last in Plantekoa. I : Taiti, Lower Hutt, Feb. 3, 1902 | Dear Sir,— j I HAVE been a great sufferer for many years from Rheumatism and Piles. I have been treated by doctors, and have also used countless medicines, without success. I can say that through using PLANTEKOA , and PLANTEKOA. OINTMENT, I have at last found a cure, and this is really wonder [ ful, considering my age. i With reference to the Ointment I have used it for all kinds of skin troubles, burns, scalds, cracked hands, etc., with the best of results, and I can honestly recommend any one to use these articles, for in my years of experience I have never seen their equal.— I am, yours etc., M. A. Saul. Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for it. JACKSON, Agent. ' Saunders' Buildings, 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 ug, right away. We're ready.—Mitchell & Tubneb, Outfitters STRANG-E'S Famous White Patent Satin Quilt (full size) 15b 6d. WHY not try Mehlor's Zealandia Boot Store for Boots and Shoes Great value at Mellor's,



_____ BUSINESS NOTICES WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 WE Shall be represented at the Christcharoh; and Timaru Auction Sale?, and have made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburtoß. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Storeß, and| sent on to either Christchuroh or Tiinaru, 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 Christchuroh:—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for Sale at Timaru:—Mill and Company's Siding, Timaru. If intended for sale at Ashburton :—Friedlacder Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Requisites, euppliedjat Lowest Bates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows :— Christchurch. Timaru. December 11th, 1902. December 3rd; 1902. January 16th, 1903. January 13th, 1903. February 19th, 1903. February 25th, 1903. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. Laces,| silk blouses, EEAL LACE GOODS. £<_|©j(><k Spi'm**" WASHING BLOUSES \ LACE COLLAEETTES WHITE APEONS, j LACE TIES NOVELTIES HOLLANI) APEONS> I EUFFLES. UNDEESKIETS. — ■■ Now —! Showing in (New and Up-to-Date Drapery,| at MITCHELL* SUNSHADES TURNER'S D^ST COATS, UMBEELLAS, JACKETS, hosieey, Burnett Street, mantles gloves,' Warehouse, ribbons TEIMMINGS, ■ MILLINEEY FURNITURE SALE. IN CONSEQUENCE OF OUR RECENT LOSS BY FIRE W E WANT MONB V, so have determined to sell|fche whole of our large stocks o£ Household Furnishings at great reductions, (Regardless of Cost.) AJnumter of slightly damaged articles at your own price. ■*"--- i niinnuuimii Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom Sets, Jugs, Vases, Orna p * ments, Etc., (almost given away.) a&"- Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Rugs, Mats, Bedsteadp, Bed ding, Chairs, Drawing Eoom and Dining Room Suites, Grlas SWare. Couches, etc., all reduced. ■ X ■■■■■■■ ■ ' (In fact, no'lreasonable offer will be refused.) A ilot of BambooJjPoles and Blind Eollers 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. WOOL WOOI^ WOOL. I AM now making LIBEEAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE. OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, e&hor.im«Aßbfcurtoa -Christeharofa, Timaru, or for Shipment. This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been^fixed as under, viz :— CHEISTCHUECH— • TIMARU— DECEMBEE 11th, 1902. DECEMBEE 3rd, 1902 JANUAEY 16th, 1903. JANUAEY 13th, 1903 FEBRUAEY 19th, 1903, FEBEUAEY 25tb, 1903 I shall be represented both at Christchurch and Timaru. WOOL FOE CHEISTCHUECH to be consigned—MATSON AND CO., Addington, I account D. Thomas. WOOL FOB TIMAEU to be consigned—N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Company's Siding, Timaru, account D. Thomas. Wool Packs, and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Market Eates. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBUETON. : P UinnnTETD S, : I HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plant south of the Line, and I now ask Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am prepared to Clean for Farmers any description of SEEDS OR GRAIN, And will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply BEST EYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BEST CLOVEES, (dressed by own machines), the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. AIso—HUEST AND SON'SEnglish Clovers, Turnips, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil^etc D. THO M AS, ASHBURTON.



BUSINESS NOTICES. Hassey-Harris Bicycles TO THE FRONT AGAIN. AT the luvercargill Sports, held on November 10th, they secured 1, 2, 8 in every evanf on the programme. This is the greatest record in the Auafcre lasian Colonies, and was never known before. Call and inspect our latest Models, whioh are built for strength and speed. Bicycle Depot—EAST STREET. Agent -J. GORDON. MORIARTY BROS., Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, etc., TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. GOLD MEDAL. The McCormick Reaper & Binder (LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) T¥7"AS 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. PRIEST, Manager If you wish Jto obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere. "Y^7"E have the pleasure to notify our Clients that ye 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 REMAIN • 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, and in the Paddock Competitions. MCOLL BROS DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBURTON. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), XTCTH OLE SALE and retail Tinware TT Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball BeariDg Windmill. I - Only this season's Tweeds soldi mi 4j, To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S CANTERBURY Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) DIRECTORY, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL : APRIL 1903 : (SECOND YEAR OF PUBLICATION.) TT|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. PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS, Dunedin and Wellington. 10 293 WANTED Known - Special Value in Boots and Shoes at Mellqr's, Zealandia Boot Store STRANGE'S Sample Rooms in Burnett street.



BUSINESS NOTICES ] New and Second-hand Furniture and Clothing HAVING- in stock a large assortment of new and Becond-hand Furniture of every description, Crookeryware and Clothing, the same is being sold at lowest j prices. j Choice assortment of Toilet Ware just, opened out. j Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged. H. W. ROBINSON, | TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10289 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 Furnishing^ UNDERTAKERS, The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVERT 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, TUENIP AND RAPE 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. N "tTf. GIBSON. Manager Permanent Building and Invest ment Society. lOANS GRANTED FROM A J325 and upwards at current rates. Full particulars on application. Office -— Tancred Street. Office Hours — 9.30 a.m. till 4 p.m. First Tuesday in Month— 9.30 a.m. till 4 p.m j and 7 till 9 p.m. ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager. MTJSia Singing, Piano, & Harmony MR J. GILLIES -Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort d-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for.Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10152 ' To the Electors of Ash burton. Another Man in the field. j J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, of Tancred Street, HAS decided to stand on the Liberal I 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. WOOL. WOOL. Christchurcli Sale Dates. FIRST SALE — THURSDAY, November 20th. SECOND SALE — THURSDAY, Decem ber Hth THIRD SALE—FRIDAY, January 16th, 1903 FOUBTH SALE—THURSDAY, February 19th, 1003 H. MATSON & CO. /"\FFER 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 - during the ensuing season. Consign Wool to — v "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, ocwish to buy,wouldforward particulars to us, and prices required " Subject to sales," or make your wantt known to us. With our large connection extending over the whole of New Zealand j 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 Marketj and samples of Grain, during the coming season. Correspond with us. H. MATSON AND CO. 164, CASHEL STREET Christchurch



BUSINESS NOTICES. : Special Prices : * FOR 1 MONTH WANTED Ladies to see Fast Prints 3|d, Delaines s|d, lovely Blouse Pieces from is 3d, Pinafore Muslins 6|d, wide Nainsook ssd. . W, H. PEARCE, Cash Draper. f7[7"ANTED all mothers to see Girls Leg f V horn Mop Hats Is 6d, 2s 6d, 2a lid, ladies Sailor Hats, (samples) j special 106 Corsets 2s lid a pair. W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper. WE WANT ROOM FOR XMAS GOODS WANTED all working men to see Dungaree Jackets, Is lid each. Special priceß for all Dungaree Goods this season at W. H. Pearce'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. PEARCE, Cash Draper and Clothier WANTED, LADIES about ;to purehasa Summer Shoes to have a look at our WINDOW DISPLAY of this season's Foot-wear. OUR LEADING LINES at 8s lid and 11s 6d have the snap and style which always appeals to the feminine taste. D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STOKE, Burnett Street. Note—Discount Coupons for Cash. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &o. "OEGISTERED TEACHER OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. Latest Musio 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 pointy Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes Arasenes, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next Hai.l, Her balist. COALS! COALS COALS MOUNT SOMERS 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. , . t . i.... . .———.,..,.,..—— m^ CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Hknbt Garner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. WANTED KNOWN.-That J, Moisok will give a good discount for one month, being over-stocked, and to make room for summer Boots and Shoes, which. ar« 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. PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. FOR Summer Wear—Gent's fancy can f vas Boots and Shoes, very attractive 7s per pair. Call and inspect.—Gbant and Moore. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. 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.—Hardley Bros. 10102 IT is a well-known fact that Jas Mellok 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 j Turkey and Wash ita Stones at prices that cannot be beaten. —Hardlet 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 & Tdbner The Drapers. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin ' ■ FOR 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 cW«»Best* Shop in Ash burton. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, twp patty pans or nothing. WANTED KNOWN — Farmers' Good Shooter Boots only 10s 6d. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. 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. JUST landed ex '• Delphic " and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Carson and Co WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty 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 WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots and Shoes at Jas. Mellor's, Tancred Street.