The Coal Strikes.

United Press As3-->ciation—Uy Electric Telegraph — Copy right. London, Oct. 10 The miners' conference at Southport re commended each section of the Federation not to enter into a wages agreement bind ing it beyond 1003. A special conference is to be held in January to consider details. Paris Oct. 10 Of the 120,003 miners in Franco, 100,000 have struck, but all those at Moneeaux, find the majority at Anzin are still work ing. The yellow, or non-union syndicate, miners have issued a manifesto, urging the men not to listen to the leaders, but to continue work. They have distributed twenty revolvers and a thousand cartridges to each section of the Auxin non-unionists, with orders that the weapons are to be c .clusively used to defend their homes.

South Africa.

; United Press Association By Electrio ; Telegraph—Copyright j Capetown, October 10 i The Bill fixing the Cape Colony contri bution to the naval subsidy at ,£50,000 was read a first time, j The Assembly agreed to* the report of the Committee that only direct war losses should be compensated. They allowed .£5 for each: horse taken by the military.

The Boer Generals.

United Press Association—Ry E'ectric Telegraph—Copyright London, October 10 " The Times " states that the Generals had a two hours' conference with Dr Leyds bo fore visiting Ghent. Several of the Berlin papers describe Dr Leyds as the generals' evil genius. Others hint; that in the event of the Pan-G-ermans giving the Generals a reception of a political or anti-British character, the Government will expel the Generals as noxious foreign ers. Botha, when interviewed, said their mis sion was exclusively charitable, :ind he in formed their frienda in Germany that the Generals would rather abandon their visit than allow it to become a political affair.

The Death Penalty.

United Press Association—My Kleotrio Tel egraph—Copy ri^-ht Melbournk, Oct 11 The Cabinet has decided that the sen tence of death passed upon Tiller and Mrs Sangal, for the murder of the latter's hus band, shall be carried out. Tisler is to be executed on the 20th and Mrs Sangal at a date to be fixed later.

InterprovinciaL

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, October 11 Mr C. J. Pharazyn, to-dny celebrates his one hundredth birthday. He came to Wel lington in May 1841, and was for some years a member of the Legislative Council. He still has good health, and his mental powers are remarkable for his years. Lieutenant Callaway, the smallpox patient, was released from quarantine yes terday. The Wellington City Council's electrical engineer left for Europe to-day to purchase a plant. Napier, Oct. 11 John Joseph Forsyth, who shot himself at Dannevirke on Thursday, aud was brought down to Napier for treatment, died this morning. Whanoabei. Oct. 11 At a biochronoscope entertainment last night a film caught fi:e, a-id a panic was narrowly averted. People made a rush for the doors, women fell down, and some fainted. Prominent resiiants were instru mental in calming the people, and the en tertainment then proceeded, no damage being done. Auckland, Oct. 11 An important discovery of gold is re ported from Eawhia, where lands were some months ago withdrawn from sale by the Government, on the ground tlvit the land contained mineral.

A Dredging 1 Case.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph. Dunedin, Oct. 10 The case of Foley's Extended Company v. Cutten Bros, and Faithful, claim tor .£IOOO for alleged misrepresentation, wns concluded in the Supreme Court this evening, when the "special jury returned re* plies to all the issues but the first, on which they were unable to agree, in favour of Cutten Bros, and Faithful. The first issue -was : Did Cutten Bros, agree with Neill and others to report upon the gold-bearing qualities of the claim ? The jury decided that Faithful was not instructed to do more than ascertain the suitability of the claim to be worked by a sluice-box dredge. They found Faithful honestly believed in the truth of the matters communicated by him to Cutten Bros, in his letter or report; that the ordinary meaning of Faithful's letter was that he had either by himself or servants made an inspection, and obtained the results therein stated ; and ,that Faith ful did not write with the express intention of conveying the above meaning, but wrote negligently without considering the mean ing that the words would convey.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN2_M° NPAY» OCTOBER 13, 19Oa .

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Eobeet Bell, ats his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. MONDAY, October 13, 1902,



Nothing lik*? it in the world. ! The niobt ce;tain and effective v cou^h ineci'cine. The surest body lm=ldcr. of Cod Liver Oil, with Lime, Soda, and Creasote. 41 ITS FAMOUS." This celebrated Emulsion relieves ft* once hacking, stubborn, tickling coughs. Constant coughing, coughing, coughing, ■ deprives the sufTviier of needed rest. It j weakens" and debilitates. It retards a •' Spoedy cure. » 1 Lane's Emulsion vill stop the cough, j It will give sound refreshing sleep. It j wtil help food dige.-t perfectly. Perfectly ' digested food means ;no:e f;it, more blood, ; more strength. It means health, the health- that is needed to resist disease. With robust health, consumption (the white scourge of N.Z.) cannot follow a cougli. * Gtt Lane's Emulsion; take it acvoi'tfihg to directions, and notice how quitkly you login to improve. All chemists and stores soil it. Two sizes, 2,6 tuid 4/6. 86 BUSINESS NOTICES. ! OUE FIRST CONSIGNMENTS • op '■ SPRING : : I : : GOODS Are Now Being Opened i QfOMETHIKQ- new in every department, our Prints being especially attractive. Siooo Yards at 4sd per yard, and warranted fast color 3 I One Shilling in the pound Discount allowed on all Cash Purchases , j A-S HB'U BT ON DRAPERY CO j WILLIAM R. HYDE, j BURNETT STEEET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware ' Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, BellhaHger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Welleinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. Only this season's Tweeds sold- , TAILORS. 2SS: Wanted Known nnO all who intend Purchasing a New Bicycle, thab you will consult your interests 1 by Inspecting Our Latest jmodels, which ' are : Above all Others in appearance and wear. They cannot be beaten . Ask anyone who has ridden The Famous Massey-Harris. They ran easy, and keep running easy. Easy terms can be arranged at Massey-Harris Depot, East Street, If you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere. "TXTE have the pleasure to notify our Clients ,that ye are now in the position to Bupoly them with these celebrated Fertilisers at— &4t 12s 6d per ton on Trucks at Islington and Smithfield. Eesults 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 Boots and Grain exhibited at their Shows, find in the Paddock Competitions. NfCOLL BROS DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBURTON. COME and have look at our New Goods. They are the best value ev«r offered in Ashburton.—Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. , MAKE no mistake, Meclor's the shop where you get real good value, thousands of pairs to pick from. j



Done so Quietly. j . a LIKE A EAT OF SUNSHINE TO MANY A HOME. It comes like a ray of sunshine, Makes the old folks happy, Makes the young folk joyful, Takes the load off the back, | It's all done so quietly, No fuss about it. What is it ? Why, Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. The little kidney wonder workers. Read what a citizen says : — Mrs T. Gibson, Moore Street, this towjn, states:— "1 have been subject to pains in the back for some time, and lately I have used Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for this ailment. They have proved very good indeed. Sufferers from this form of com piaint cannot underestimate the value of this medicine for such troubles. In fact, I lost the pains soon after I began to take the pills, and I had been troubled a good deal at that time. 1 obtained them at the Ashburton Drug Company in East Street. Success has brought up many imitations of Doau's Pills, but there is nothing just as good as the remedy which helped Mrs Gibson, therefore be sure you get the same medicine. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 3s per box (six boxes 16s 6d), or will be posted on receipt of price by the proprietors, Foster, McClennan Co., 76 i'itt Street, Sydney, N.S.W. But be sure they are Doan's. If you have Pneumatic Tyre 3 you must have a reliable article, otherwise they are a constant source of annoyance. Consider ing that the IDEAL TYRE costs no more than the average price, it is hardly to be wondered that thi3 brand has become so de-ervedly popular.—Advt. The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest moneymakers for the poor man, rich man f&rm,er, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and each y^.e means a profit with hardly any work. Sepi for our catalogue . We sell on cash or time payments, and can give you 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. Smoke New "Venus Lovely Ties and Sunshades at STRANdE's



'■A fiieiid £s^^\ is sn old W^^^^\ but as troa a^^^^^wl^L- A as it is oIJ. | A^^^^M^^L Here is just %^^~ {(('fX^^^cJf^ such a friend.^t^^^^^^mMM Never be Ili^ifSi^^/'f without it. Koop it ppf^^J^ ' Jijl , close at hand all the tef%>/»/ time. mMLduMW^ It will prove a good friend -when you have a fresh cold, bringing immediate relief. You will find it equally true in old colds, bronchitis, whooping j cough, asthma. I And you will -declare it "the best ; friend in the world" if you will use it for an irritable throat or weak lungs. i It acts as a strong tonic, clearing up the throat, giving tone to the relaxed I tissues, and greatly strengthening the lungs. • There are many substitutes and imi tations. Beware of them! B3sure you get Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Two sizes. Large and small bottles. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowe!!, Mass., U.S.A. BUSINESS NOTICES FOX WATCHES, CLOCKS', JEWELLERY, SILVEE AND ELECTEO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jewellei, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ash burton. —Repairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. =362.000.= Yes, it's a Lot. BUT that is the number of McCORMICK Machines Built and Sold in 1901. It means that the works turned out last year over Two Machines a Minute, For 300 Days, working io hours a day. JUST THINK IT OVER, One Machine in 1831 ---_ 362,000 in 1901. They are turning out 3 complete Machines a minute this year. Are you going to have one of them ? Guess you ought! They are the Best. Write or call for new 1902 CAT-A-LOG-. Morrow, Rasseti AND CO., Wills Street, Ashburton. M. PRIEST, Manager. finO Those about to marry, and to those JL 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 f{ We are now showing a Beautiful Assortment OF NEW GOODS In all Departments, AND INVITE INSPECTION. . ALCORN'S Drapery, Clothing, and Boot House Havelock Street.



Great Boot Sale. T H 0 M a!T YOUNG WISHES to Thank his numerous Friends and the Public for their patronage for the last twelve months, and informs them that he has secured the old standing business carried on by Mr Nokes, in East Street, which he will have possession of by 18th October. To obviate the expense of removal, all Boota will be sold for one month at a reduction of two shillings in the pound. Sale commences Saturday next, October 11th. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop. : __ Don't Forget IT 0 Call at AEGYLE BEOS, and order your Coal aud Firewood. WESTPORT, •) NEWCASTLE, ( Coal always and C on hand. MOUNT SOMEJIS ) Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. Advance Ashburtoii. Interesting to Every Inhabitant. TEME will tell is an old saying, and the residents of Ashburton have at last, and profitably to themselves, realised the fact that Mobiabty Beos., Tancred Street, are the best and cheapest cabinetmakers, etc. For best workmanship aud lowest prices they defy competition. (



BUSINESS NOTICES I_____1_____ , _ WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 "TOTE Shall be represented at the Christohuroh and Timaru Auction Sales, and have made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashbnrton 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 :—Fried lander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. Woolpaoks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at Lowest Kates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows :— Christchurch. Timaru. November 20th, 1902. December 3rd, 1902. December 11th, 1902. January 13th, 1903. January 16th, 1903. February 25th, 1903. February 19th, 1903. FKIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Beautiful Model Hats and Bonnets, from London and Paris, Greatly admired by delighted purchasers. Ladies' Eton and Russian Jackets. Lovely Silk' Mantles beautifully trimmed. Charming Silk Blouses Silk Underskirts—all shades Lace Collarettes —very stylish Silk and Kid Gloves —all sizes and makes. Corsets, C B and P.D.. just opened. Dress Muslin and Wool Fabrics, the latest styles. Also Prints and Mercuise Satin. ————— <| „ New Ctoods of all kinds just opened, ex Paparoa.f Requirements for Dressmaking and Millinery Should be placed early, as the orders are pouring in. Appointed Sole Agent for the sale of Model Patterns and the " New Idea " Journal, to whom all subscriptions may be paid. Support Local Industry. Opening a large assortment of Ashburton Tweeds and Blankets A N O H E W OR R. WOOL. WOOL WOOL. I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, either in Ashburton, Christchurch, Timaru, or for Shipment. This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been fixed as under, viz :— CHRISTCHURCH— TIMARU— NOVEMBER 20th, 1902. BECEMBEE 3rd, 1902 DECEMBER 11th, 1902. taattta-d-v ,«m. , m , JANUARY 13th, 1903 JANUARY 16th, 1903. FEBRUARY 19th, 1903. FEBRUARY 25th, 1903 I shall be represented both at Christchurch and Timaru. WOOL FOE CHRISTCHURCH to be consigned-MATSON AND CO., Addington, account D, Thomas. WOOL FOE TIMARU 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 Rates. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBUETON. : F U FfH¥ D 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 RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BEST CLOVERS, (dressed by own machines), the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. AIso—HURST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil, etc. f> THOMAS, ASHBURTON. SEPTEMBER 1902, Its time for Spring Dresses MITCHELL & TURNER Have added new laurels to their prestige by the DISTINGUISHED STYLE AND BEAUTY Of their Importations for this Season. AnH confidently Invite Inspection.



STUD NOTICES. i TO Travel this Season in the Ashburton District, the well-known Trotting Stallion, BEELIN MAC, (By Berlin—dam Quicksilver mare). Terms—£2 10s season, payable January 19(3 ; ,£3 10s guarantee, payable-£1 Is on January Ist, 1903, balance when mare proves in foal 3 groomage fee ss, payable at first service. For further particulars apply to T. LESTER, 9 322 South East Belt, Ashburton. , BUSINESS NOTICES. J. SEALY & CO. EXPIRATION OF LEASE. Giving up Business. , Stock must be cleared by end of October. /**tOME early for bargains in Garden Seeds, Flower Seeds, Garden Tools, Clover Seeds, Mangold Seeds, Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, and Field Peas. Complete Seedsman's Fittings for Sale, including nest of 36 drawers, shelving, show cases, desks, counter, etc. Must be cleared by 31st October J. SEALY & CO. 7 131 Paperhangings 2s 6d in the £ discount for Cash FOR ONE MONTH, AT J. L. HIGGS, Tancred Street. "PICTURES Framed, j Windows Glazed, Houses Painted and Decorated. - Artistic Signs Painted. ARTISTS' MATERIALS. COALS! COALS! COALS MOUNT~~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL 1 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. TEY IT ! TRY IT ! TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somerß Station. i JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street > Ashburton. Where Do You Live? THREE-QUARTERS of your time in your Boots of course. At present we are showing the best Guineas Worth Of Foot Comfort for Men ever seen in Ashburton. This is a proposition worth considering Have a look at our show windows. j STOCK'S j BLUE BOOT STORE, Burnett Street. Ladies turn next week. We've something very special for them. TRY H. P. MADDEN FOR Up-to-date Confectionery. , Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, Genoa Cake, Sultana Cake Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, Etc, Etc. A choice assortment always on hand. j NOTICE Fish! Fish! Fish! TO ANGLERS AND ALL INTERESTED. OUR New Season's Stock of Fishing Goods just to hand ex s.s. " Whaka tane" from London. Rods, Beels, Minnows, Traces, Casts, Flies. Gut, Minnow Trace and Worm Boxes, Waders, etc, etc. Being direct importers from the manu facturers, quality and prices cannot be beaten. Our prices defy competition. Goods at Dunedin or Christchurch prices. We ask you to ascertain our prices before pur chasing elsewhere. HARDLiY BEOS. IMPORTERS & MANUFACTURERS, Ashburton. Orders by post promptly attended to. KEEPING step with the pace of progress. We are not waiting for the unearned increment. Quite willing to earn it ourselves. That is why we try to serve you well, so that we may serve you again. — Mitchell and Turner, The Drapers. WANTED Known— Lawn Mowers'* sharpened by machinery, and re paired by the Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street. Smoke New Venus Choice Blousings at Strange's,



STUD NOTICES TO STAND ~f HI Si "si AS O N at Kelburn Lodge, and Travel the District, The THORorGHBRED Stallion, FOKMOSAN By St. Leger—Forme, by Nordeafeidt— Formo, by Sterlingworth—Pulchra (imp.) I FORMOSAN is a chestnut horse, foaled in 1897. He is a full brother to the excel- I lent performer Cruciform, and has himself been successful when racing, winning the C.J.C. Champagne Stakes, the North Island Challenge Stakes (beating Advance), and other good races. For particulars, apply to MAX FRLEDLANDER, Ashburton j or HARRY THOMPSON, 274 Kelburn Lodge, Tinwald. TO TRAVEL in the Hinds and May field Districts, The Clydesdale Stallion, GLENWYE For terms and particulars, apply to T. DRENNAN, 9 215 Groom in charge. TO Stand the Season at Ashburton, and travel the surrounding districts THE CELEBRATED TROTTING SIRE PRINCE IMPERIAL. PRINCE IMPERIAL is sire of Hamlin and Little Princess, two horses which rank among the best of their age in the Colony, and several other promising young ones. Terms—.£4 4s each mare. Groomage fee ss, to be paid at time of service. For further particulars apply to 8 261 JOHN McDONNELL, Ashburton. TO TRAVEL the Ashburfcon, Methven, and Surrounding Districts, j The Standard-Bred Trotting Sire IMPERIOUS, i By Director—Mandane. For Full Pedigree, see Cards. Will stand at Mr T. M. Jones', near Ashburton Saleyards, on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Fridays. Newman's stables on Saturdays. Terms.— £s ss, payable on or before January, Ist, 1903; Groomage Fee ss, payable at time of service. MANGAN AND WILSON, 9 3 Proprietors, Riccarton. TO TRAVEL the Ashbmton, Wakanui and Longbeach Districts. The "Fell-known Trotting Stallion, TORONTO, (By Texas—Twilight.) TORONTO is a grey horse, standing 16.1. He has only been at the stud for one season to the public, but on the farm of the" owner has got the well-known performers The Needle (smin. 4sec, for 2 miles), and Non sense (2min. 33sec. for one mile.) Terms.—Season, 3 Guineas ; two or more mares as per agreement. Toronto wiU be at Claridge's Stables every Saturday for the service of breeders. Owners of mares can have paddock ing for Is 6d per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. Further particulars on application to the Groom in charge, or 9 63 W. BEGG, Ashton. To Travel this Season IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. rpHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION WASHINGTON, By Gorton—Mountain Lilly, * Warrington's numerous good perfor mances and the record time he has put up are well-known to all racing men. He was never in better health or condition for travelling than he is this season. Groomage fee, ss. For further particulars apply to S. BROWN, Proprietor Melrose Farm, Wakanui, Ashburton, or 9 163 C. CHAPMAN, Groom in charge TO Travel the season in the Wakanui, Seafield, and Chertsey districts, and stand at Ashburton on Saturdays, the Clydesdale Stallion LORD CLYDE, By Tho Conqueror—dam Jess by Sir Colin. For terms and particulars, apply to 9 249 A. FORSYTH, Elgin. TO Stand at Winslow This Season, and Travel the Lowcliffe, Hinds, Tinwald, Mayfield, and Mount Somers Districts, The Thoroughbred Stallion, Marquis of Zetland, (Perkin Warbeck ll.—Reverie). Bred by Mr E. Gates, at Grove Farm. MARQUIS OF ZETLAND is a dark bay colt with black points. He stands 15,3, has great strength and substance, and during his racing career he proved himself to be one of the fastest horses of the many good ones bred on Grove Farm. Fees.—Season, £3 3s j half-guarantee, £4- 4s; groomage fee ss. For further particulars, apply to 9 247 R. BURNETT, Winslow. THE AMERICAN WILL TRAVEL the Methven, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers Dis tricts this season. His pedigree is so well known, and his stock have turned out so well, that it is unnecessary to enlarge upon either. His stock can be seen in various parts of the country. Terms—£3 10s, guarantee; £2 10s the season, payable at first service. A. McFARLANE, 9 150 Springburn. TO TRAVEL in the Methven, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Mayfield and Surrounding Districts, The Draught Stallion, GLENORCHY, (By Middlerigg Prince—Jess). GLENORCHY is a black horse, with white face, 4 years old. He is exceedingly well put together, has grand bone and good feet, and for getting active farm horses could not be beaten. Terms.—Season, £2 10s ; Guarantee, .£3 10s; groomage fee, ss. Two or more mares as per agreement. Also to Stand at Sawmills, Staveley,-- The Light Draught Stallion, LAKEWOOD, (By Lord Salisbury—Quicksilver mare). LAKE WOOD is a rich bay horse, 7 years old. He is as sound as a bell, hard as nails, and is leaving grand stock, suitable for tramway work, etc. Terms.—Season £2 10s, Guarantee .£3 10s; groomage fee, ss. Two or more mares as per agreement. Owners of mares can have paddocking for Is per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. Further particulars on application to the Groom in charge, or SHARPLIN & CO., 9 321 Sawmills, Staveley. WANTED everyone to know that Jas Mellor is opening up his new stock of American Boots. They are tip-top Goods and well worth a trial,



BUSINESS NOTICES. MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony MX J. GILLIES begs to inform the Residents of Ashburton and District that lie is prepared to- receive Pupils for instruction in the above subjects. The system employed for Voice-Produc tion and Culture will be Italian (Lamperfci Method), and in Piano that of the Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort-a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for the Examinations in the Associated Board of theßoyal Academy and Royal College, London j also for Trinity College, London. Each Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. Address:—-Care Mrs Pilbbow, Cameron Street. 728 HALMA'S STUDIO, SATJNDERS' BUILDINGS. T^OR Portraiture Landscape, And Enlargements. MODERATE CHARGES. LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.C.S.M. Certificated and Registered Teacher. STUDENTS prepared for any Marioal Examination held in New Zealand.'" All branches of Music taught. Candidates presented at Examinations 137 j average marks gained, 94 per cent. The Poultry Industry. TNDIAN Game and Dorking Cross, pro- X nouncedby the Government Expert the best for the London Market. Indian Game Cockerels and Dorking Hens (pnre bred)For Sale. H. G. BEERTMAN, 8 97 Ashburton BAKER BROS. Complete Fturnlsliiiig. XJIN DEBTAEEBB. <£7o for <£o9« JUST arrived—Case Sample Clothing, contains Men's and Boys' Suits, Trousers and Knickers, Vests, Shirts, etc. Bought at 15s in the* £, for immediate sale. Single article at wholesale price. All plain figures. W. H. PEARCE, Cash. Draper and Clothier. ~O EMNANTS and odd lines to be cleared S\J Cheap to make room for%ew goods. . W. H. PEARCE, Draper. Corner Burnett and East Streets. • ~|~ OVELY Laces 4fd and 6fd. Lot I 1 trimmed Aprons (soiled) from la 4d Hem stiohed Handkerchiefs 6 for Is. W. H. PEARCE Cash Draper & Clothier. WANTED —Poultry for Export in any quantities.—W. Stonteb, Tancred Street. EVERY Woman likes to know what is to be worn, for Spring, even though unready to purchase. A stroll through our warehouse just now is an inexpensive pleasure, and at tho same time a liberal education.—Mitchell and Turner, The- Drapers. TO Our Lady Friends.—lf you intend to favour us with your Dressmaking Order, please advise us as. early as con venient. Our dates are rapidly filling up, and a note will probably save both irritation and disappointment.—Mitchell and Tur ner, Costumiers. T>ATTY p an baking powder is the great XT" est novelty y6u ever saw. Sold all grocers. , . ~ WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty 'r> DO not be put off with so-called Cheap Boots, but go to Mellor's, for you get nothing but the very Jjeafcab the Zealandiaßoot Store. : PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. . PATTY Pah baking powder contains a patty pan at each, end of tin MAKE no mistake, we do the largest boot trade, keep the largest stock, sell the cheapest, and give the best value. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. HP HE up-to-date Boot Shop, Mellor's 1 Zealandia Boot Store. This season's goods are magnificent, and well worth a trial. _^ ■ ■ ■. mRY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will saye I JL you time, money, and worry. It wil* make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. WANTED KNOWN—That for Real Good Winter Boots and Shoes, at Reasonable Prices, call at J. Moibon, for, as in the past, J. M. still maintains, and would not forfeit, that grand reputation he has held and still holds, not by nonsensical talk, but his Boots have at all times stood the test, and are the best proof of hia success. Repairing done at once. Best Sole Leather used.—Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton. FfIHE Rapid Lightning Shirt Gloss—the JL only reliable shirt polish in the world. It is used by all the leading laundresses in New Zealand. Try a tin, it will pay you. Sold by all the leading grocers. WHY do we sell as many Boots as all the rest of the shops put together ? The answer is simple. We sell nothing but the Best of Goods, and our prices are by far the Cheapest.—-Mellor's, Tanered street. WANTED to Sell —7 acres good land, sub-divided and well fenced into four paddocks, water in each. Nice garden, good five roomed house, n6W stable s very neat property. Owner leaving, therefore must "be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer. JUST lauded 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 \