PATENTS.

Mr A. J. Park-, "patent and trade mark j agent, .Royal Insurance Chambers, 20S ] Hereford Street, Christ-church (axithoxissed ', by the New Zealand Government), England and Thomas representatives, supplies the following list of New Zealand applications for patents, compiled from the Government' Gazette' of 21st August: Auckland— ll. Cosslett, water tap; H. Roberts and J. Bannister, lock; G. Gooa n;an, school-bag shoulder-strap ; A. Douglas, candle stick j Margaret Earle, knifo cleaner; J. Sigley, newspaper delivery box j E. Smyth and i. (.'time, s.natchblock. Canterbury— E. Holland, chain t>v threshing machine w'cvator ; S. and H. Smith, sandal; J. Anderson, machine for trueing up surfaces of flax stripper drums ; G. George, bottle ; Cl ira Robertson, hair restorer ; IT. Gandhi and .T. Whitley, improved lamp; E. Lud broolc. A. and G. Jackson, dust, draught ; and rain preventor for doors;_ A. and J, M'Kenzie, oyster opener ; R. Kelly, draw gear for vehicles. Hawke's Bay —F. ! > ambort, tension bridge and ship canal. Marl borough — W. Boyens, force-pump. Otago—A. lioy, horse cover fastening; Swancll and Lee, catting nud breaking clay in sluice boxes ; F. Simpson, screw cntting lathe attachment; J. Johnson, pneumatic foot; A. Barnard and W. Reid, secateur ; G. Croxford, making lead-headed nails; P. tfossling, hairdresser's rack and advertising device; Leuh Koberts, chart for dresscutting; E. Dunne, mitre-cutting machine ;W. Collins, trap ; G. Heaumoat, bradawl tang. Southland—H. August, closet seat lid; W. Ayston, spreader for draught chains of vehicles; Stewart and Nichol, candlestick; W. Cochrane, yoking horse teams; H. Campbell, flue for stove; E Collins, hedge-clipping machine; Bell and Butter, buckle. Taranaki —It. Chambers music-holder. Wellington —T. Firth, vehicle wheel lock; H. Donkin, eollapsil le butter box; A. Underwood, game; D. Thompson, capturing moths in orchard ; A. Humphreys, cycle brake; D. Wilson, acetylene gas generator; A. Cooper, vehicle wheel lock; E. Williams, billiards score recorder; J. Tripe, window fastener; J. Love, milk can lid, Handbook on patents (40 pages), by A. J. P.irk, may be obtained at his offices, Manse street, Dimedin ; 208 Hereford street, Christchurch; 26 Short land street, Auckland ; and 53 Esk street, Invercargill.

The Terrors oo the Battlefield.

Tisitors.

BRAVERY NEEDED NOW MORE THAN EVER.

It is a commonly expressed belief nowadays that in warfare, so scientific has the art become, the courage and grifc of the indivi dual soldier will not count for much. Vic tory, it is said, will be the fruit of scientific equipment, training, and handling, and if he be but scientific enough, trained to a nicety, and moved about the battlefield with skill, his persjna! strength and nerve and stamina-will not need to be of very h'gh order. This is notthe opinion of" Lines man," the author of " Words by an Eyewit ness " and " The Mechanium of War." While he lays great and unceasing stress upon the necessity for science and thorough traiu ing, he just as strongly emphasises the all importance morale of the soldier. In his latest book he shows how immeasurably greater is the strain upon the fighter in modern warfare than in past days. In former times armies could manoeuvre and encamp well within sight of each other, and an attack often meant nothing but a dash over a narrow zone of ground, a short, sharp struggle, and a rout. It was over before the blood had time to cool, and even the timid could be excited and sustained by the rush and fury of the onslaught.

"To-day," says "Linesman," "a man may die as soon as the enemy's long gUDs, hidden away in the distant, cloud topped mountains seven miles away, begin to talk. And over that seven miles he must walk with caution, with a wide interval between him and his pals on either lia d; he must lie down at every short halt, and serai eh the ground hurriedly with his littlo spade at every long one, for the prroat shells are sailing towards him, and he sees by his officer's eyt«, and hears by his commands, that it is considered that he may perish at any moment, and that .precautions are necessary to preserve him.

"For two miles he walks through death, thinking only of it because there is nothing else to think of; and then, as twilight fulls, bivouacs in extended line, sees his friends run for their tea, between the fall of the shell?, notices one of them time his run back badly, and meet a projectile in full career, to part from it an awful and dis guisting oii'euce, and then lies down in the darkness with shaking nerves and the thought that five worse miies still inter vene between him and the guns he knows he is intended to take.

" Next morning he is awakened by a shell, is marched with infinite caution for two more miles, shelled the whole way, is shelled even in his bivouac by the light of the moon, and as he watches the projectiles bursting like waterspouts of fire along his hillside is glad when he is told that to morrow will be the battle, after which, if he wins, and if he lives, he may be able to walk and sleep in peace for a space.

" And to-morrow comes the battle ; the army advances at a snail's pace through a zone of ever-increasing fire ; the casualties begin to be heavy at four thousand yards when the shrapnel finds its range ; another thousand and the rifle bullets hum and whine and stiike bosoms and helmets with the sound of a boxer punching thn ball. And so on until at a thousand yards the attack can get no farther, brought up by sheer fire; and whilst the general devises another plan the army ci.-ouches under an incessant hail of lead behind whatever cover it can make or find, unable to stir even at night, unable to eat except lying flat, getting water only at the extreme risk of Ufe, getting sleep only because of its utter exhaustion.

" And this perhaps for two or three days, until the new plan is complete, when the army rises with a yell of relief and plunges desperately across the neutral ground through a windy whirlwind of death straight for the enemy, and the battle is over one way or Ihe other at last.

" But what a strain for uneducated men with untrained nerves and but little of that ' noblesse oblige ' which keeps even a bad officer cool and reliable through it all !

"The fear of death coming from afar in hideous, nay, unmentionable, shapes will find suitable soil in weary and half-starved bodies uninspired by spirits as stout as those which sustain our British fighting men, and one may prophesy that in future wars a few with steadfast souls will triumph over thousands who cannot stand the in tensity of long days of danger. . . .

Nations at war will be more than ever dependent on the native worth of their warriors. They must have men who can keep their courage and fire, not under one short fiery glance of the great destroyer, but with his stern, cold staie fixed on them for weeks on end."

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN J FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 , lgo2

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Eobhrt Bell, afe hia Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur* ton. FRIDAY, September 5,1902.



BUSINESS NOTICES. Support Local Industry, AiadV Ensure a Comfortable Fireside by using. Mount Somers Coal.



iyioxr:-fT Swiss co - IS THB Best and the Cheapest Household Coal, bar none, of all the Coals found on the Eastern divide of the Middle Island. JOSHUA TUCKER.



CMRIDGE'S STABLES/ (Late McConneirs). Tancbed Street, Ashbubton. PEST accommodation and attention for Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. "Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse lipping done. P. P. CLARTDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 687



TO. SHEEPOWNERS. GOOD PRICES ASSURED. HMATSON AND Co., beg to inform • holders of Sheep and Lambs that should they be looking for a Market and decide to try Addington, that they will be glad to receive Consignments. There is no need to write to them; jußt consign MATSON'S, Addington. The firm (rill carefully untruck and classify each lot, and if the price bid at j Auction is not sufficient on a basis of the ci.f. Prices current for Frozen Meat, they •will have the Sheep sent to either Isling ton or Bklfart, and on receipt of Weights •will Bell forward or ship as Clients may desire. Prompt Payments. Consign MATSON'S, Addington. To Those Who Have Landed Property to Sell. Send Particulars of your Properties to



H. MATSON AND CO. The Firm is recognised as the greatest medium of exchange in Canterbury, and Buyers from all parts are constantly en quiring and making inquiries from them. They are always willing to receive particulars through any local Agent, and to work in conjunction with them, which must be to the benefit of the owner. They ad vertise all Properties in their Quarterly Review, which is circulated throughout the world. They advertise likely Properties in their regular column, free of cost to Owners, and other charges are on the lowest scale. If you have a place for sale, avail yourself of their services. It corts nothing unless sale is made, and no fear of your Property being hawked or depreciated. Great facts. They can always assist Purchasers, being hand and glove with Moneyed Clients. MATSON'S, 6 143 _ Christchurch



R.O VA L HOTEL, ASHBURTON. -\ ■ : U A. WHn'AKER, late manager of '.''•■ AshLurton Club, has entered into possossion of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience. Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton River



Somerset Hotel, ASHBURTON. rr HE firat part of the above Hotel is now 1 completed and ready to .receive Tisitors. It 13 fitted up with all the latest improve ments. Every Bedroom has a Patent Ventilator. Hot and cold water to Baths and Lava tories. Hot and cold Shower Baths. Visitors can rely on receiving every comfort. ■*• JAMES LANE, j Proprietor. 8277 j



CENTEAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. W.-H. DARDIS Proprietor. BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. Free Stabling. 8 246



ASHBURTON HOTEL J. MULLAN. Proprietor. rf^ENTEALLY situated. Good accomoda- V^ tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales of the best brands only. Free Stabling. . 8 287



Mount Somers Hotel. W. J A; CLAY, Proprietor HAVING- Purchased this well known Hotel, I am now prepared to receive Visitors and the General Public. o Best Accommodation. Every attention given. Only the Best Brands of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. 8 57



WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH, Send^a Post Card or Telegram to STOBEY'S TERMINUS. HOTB L. (opposite Christchureh Railway Station.) P. W. MILLWAED, ... Licensee. THIS popular Hotel is now under new management as above, and offers special inducement to families and visitors desiring the comforts of a home in Christ church. Tho building is of brick and stone, and the rooms are lofty and spacious. Night and day porters in attendance. Speight's Prize Ales on Draught. All Telegrams and Letters receive prompt attention. Telephone 795.



I The " Handy Man's " a jolly fellow, i ,Be it war or be it peace; And he's not the first to bellow That all fighting ought to cease. Although his life's in danger ever. Against bad health he should ensure; To cure all colds is our endeavour With the Woods' Great Peppermint Core. 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 sale, and each one means a profit Avith hardly any work. Seed 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 thin for the poultry yard.—Advt. Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are always effective. Is boxes every where If you have Pneumatic Tyres 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 this brand has become so deservedly popular.—Advt.



Termß 8s per day; £2 2s per weak. 7 230 Every person who has tried TUSSICURA says the same thing. It is absolutely infallible in all cases.



"Itt Famous." J Lane's The Wondorful Cure fop Coughs, Colds;



Two Sizes, f2s. 6d. and 4s. 6d. All Chemists and Stores Sell it. 8i STUD NOTICES.



HOESE Cards and Horse Receipt Books printed at the Mail and Guardian Office with neatness and despatch, at moderate prices.



nnO Stand the Season at Ashburton, JL 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 Ashburton, Methven, and Surrounding Districts, The Standard-Bred Trotting Sire IMPERIOUS, By Director —Mandane.l For Full Pedigree, see Cards. Teems.— £o ss, payable on or before ' January, Ist, 1903; Groomage Fee ss, payable at time of service. SIANGAN AND WILSON, 9 3 Proprietors, Riccarton.



nnHE Imported Thoroughbred Stallion BENZOIN Will stand at Buccleuch during this season A perusal of his pedigree will show he is one of the best bred horses in the Southern Hemisphere.



'.3 r..iic:.:t f .n n l4 £?„£ a * "i u/. lieaswing '^>r *>• nt-,ix tf ■| % . , Tomboy-d.-itti I If radmn2 £"w'a Si '"' M Ss S lion * g Be la I'rmc a V. -<? The Baruu 2-1 •|i o " a o Stockwell 8 ' Pootbmitns i '" £-, Melbourne I ■v "3 fpj Biiuk Bonny Qu en Mm-. N "* ——--——■-="—» i"ue""ji!u:T.'"'a I.1'. J5 2 c R ta--lau 3 Pooab-nta-- W "o vat yiVl.-iucun.cas Jvj| rt 8. R V Alice Sa-et, Haw: horn 11 jE^rSugui 2 %^r 5 i> £ Irritat-on Xi fc' 'i'ru'"P^ W "§ : Ttjiuridfa ►^ o •" Longbow 21 Misßovj § XTK T . . Pantaloon 17 £ £ | Legerdemain dr of P da p^ I 2 (S StoukwellS p.xahont"/ V -a Sraxe \ -]°ss 'Jro P'iß



HALMA'S. STUDIO, SAUNDEES' BUILDINGS. in OR Portraiture, - Landscape, And Enlargemants. MODERATE CHARGES.



For full particulars apply to R. Abmstrong, Groom in charge,' or E. GATES, 9 59 Mount Somers-^-— BUSINESS NOTICES The Popular Hostess Is one who is always careful in the choice of her Tea, and will not risk her standing by not providing delicious rich Tea. No mistake can be made if you provide SURATURA TEA '



MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony MR J", GILLIES begs to inform the Eesidents of Ashburton and District that he is prepared to receive Pupils for instruction in the above subjects. The system employed for Voice-Produc tion and Culture will be Italian (Lamperti Method), and in Piano that of the Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort- a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for the Examinations in the Associated Board of the Eoyal Academy and Eoyal College, London; also for Trinity College, London. Bach Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. Address:—Care Mrs Pilbrow, Cameron Street. 7 28



It is a Tea that will please the guests with its delicious flavour and delicate aroma. Suratura is pure, honest Ceylon Tea, and is guaranteed not blended with Indian, China, or any cheap or inferior T6as. Retail Prices - Suratura A quality—ls 8d per lb Suratura B quality—ls lid per lb Suratura D quality—2s 2d per lb Suratura X quality— 2s 6d per lb Procurable from - J. T. Cooch, Ashburton. J. W. Lill, Dunsandel J. R. Carey, Fairfcon D. Miller and Co., Hinda



Don't Forget '" nrO Call at ARGYEE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, ■) NEWCASTLE, ( Coal always and C on hand, MOUNT SOMERS ) Also Coke; Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to.



THE REASON WHY. THE reason of a certain business firm here selling articles at almost irresistible prices is attributed to the fact of the principals being thorough tradesmen. I The above, needless to say, refers to the firm of Mobiaety Bros., cabinetmakers, etc, | Tancred Street. i IXT 01 C E PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. j Havelock Street. LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.C.S.M. Certificated and Registered ' Teacher



ILES' Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Ranfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting the Growth of the Hair and removing Scarf and Dandruff. This is not a new preparation, but the Proprietor being requested to put it within reach of everyone, has had it placed throughout New Zealand, and it can now be obtained locally from all Chemists, Storekeepers, and Hairdressers, etc., or direct from the Manufacturer—EDWAßD ILES, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hairdresser Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Geraldine. ' 8 12g



STUDENTS prepared for any Musical Examination held iv New Zealand. All branches of Music taught. Candidates presented at Examinations 137; average marks gained, 94 per cent.



BUSINESS NOTlCES^_____ «______. WE ARE NOW SHOWING Spring Novelties in all departments.



O';."; ' "' ■■■■'■■■ ■■-■ - • *■-■- ~ • , % "lyttelt oW'^M^ ~-^S^- New Goods daily opening at MITCHELL & TURNER'S



G. MEDDINS "O ESPECTFULLY requests inspection of the following |seasonable articles, just Jl\) landed, at prices which should tempt all to buy. - I GARDENING TOOLS. Including Spades, Forks, Rakes, Hoes, Trowels, Hedge Shears, Ladies' and Boys' Spades and Forks, etc. FARMERS' REQUISITES. Leading, Plough and Back Chains, Gorse Knives, (Martin's, etc.), Gorse Grubbers, Picks, Axes, Hatchets, Saws, handles of all kinds, Bluestone, Oils, Paints, etc. Best Kerosene ... ... 4s 3d per tin. WIRE NETTING.—Having a large stock on hand I am selling—Sheep (with centre strand) at 3d per yard j Fowl, 18in, Id; 24m I§d ; 36in, 2d per yard, smaller mesh |in to lin in proportion. . '*'"" SEWING MACHINES.- lam Sole Agent for the celebrated " DAVEY" Machine, the cheapest and best in the market. Hand—.£3 10s, Treadle from 10s to .£8 10s, with 7 years guarantee. Needles for ' Singer/ ' Davey,' ' Wertheim/' Davis,'' New Home,' etc., all at 6d per dozen. I make a specialty of CARPENTER'S TOOLS, and keep the greatest variety the lowest prices in Ashburton. The Peoples' Ironmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade.



SALES AEE ALL THE RAGE. Special Reductions :o: Special Reductions NICHOLAS &PICRFOBD INVITE COMPARISON OF VALUES. | Ladies' Pelt Slippers at Is, Is 6d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, 4s, 43 6d, ss, 5s 6d. Childrens from 8d per pair. School Boots from 5s per pair. Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s 6d to 18s 6d per pair Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s 6d to 18s 6d per pair Gent's Balmorals from 10s, strong Shooters from 9s 9d PLEASE to remember we hold an Extensive Stock of High-Class Boots, Shoes, and Slippers of every description. Prove our prices. Boys and Girls Boots a specialty. Our Motto is—" Small Profits and Quick Returns." "NICHOLAS &~PICKFORD, EAST STEEET, ASHBURTON.



NOTICE Fish! Fish! Fish! TO ANGLERS AND ALL INTEEESTED. OUE New Season's Stock of Fishing Goods just to hand ex s.s. " Whaka tane" from London. Eods, Eeels, 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. HA&DLEY BROS. IMPORTERS & MANUFACTURERS, Ashburton. Orders by post promptly attended to.



Paperhangings 2s 6d in the & discount for Cash FOE ONE MONTHS AT J. 1,. BIGGS, Tancred Street. "PICTURES Framed, Windows Glazed, Houses Painted and Decorated. Artistic Signs Painted. AETISTS' MATEEIALS.



The King is Crowned, But your soles are not all SOLED, and T. YOUNG, Ulster Cash Boot Shop, Tancred street, HAS not sold all his splendid stock of Boots and Shoes. He can still supply all varieties at all prices. Bespoke work and Repairs made a specialty' T . YOUNG, Cash Boot Depot, Tancred Street.



BT. GEOK ofc JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony.



! w _ BUSINESS NOTICES. i CLEARING SALE. I : TREES : j ■ Giving up Business,



THOS. SEALY,; NURSERYMAN. | TTAVING decided to relinquish the Nursery Business, the whole of the large and choice stock is offered at much reduced prices. The whole must be cleared before . the end of the present season. I 10 00J^ FRUIT TREES. Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach, Cherry, etc 10,000 Gooseberry and Currant, choice sorts • 50,000 Macrocarpa 150,000 Larch 200,000 Piuus Insignis, one and two years 5,000 Walnuts and Chestnuts 10,000 Oregon Pine 120,000 Forest rees, all sorts 15,000 Ornamental Trees and Shrubs 5,0C0 Roses, choicest kinds And many other varieties too numerous to mention. In lots at your own Prices. Large orders will be executed at a fraction of usual cost. The Nursery must be closed 30th Sept. next THOS. SEALY, Riverbank 59



m BUSINESS NOTICES. m U KoSISREI, "OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold Becurity. J. SEALY & CO. NEW SEEDS, . NEW SEEDS. T^TE beg to intimate to ou numerous patrons, that our stock of new season's seeds has arrived, in fine order, from the far-famed house of Carter and Co., London and include Farm Seeds, Vegetable Seeds, Flower Seeds, in endless varieties, and garden requisites of every description. We are still to be found at Sealv's Corner. East Street, J. SEALY & CO. 7 131



WILLIAM R. HYDE, - BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), WHjO LES AL E and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter,. Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill.



The N Z. 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, Grai M Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission ereher privately or by Public Auction. Amongst others we have the following properties for Sale by Private Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres Mayfield ... 872 acres, leasehold Mayfield ... 967 ,/f Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Rangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 \ Baling ... 595 „ Westerfield ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Spriagburn ... 495 „ . T. F. GIBSON Manager



KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE WINDOWS OP STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, This Week. \ GREAT Gathering of Good Guinea BOOTS for Men now showing.



LONDON BUTCHERY TANCEED STREET. HAVING taken over the Business of the late Sam. E. Burnard, as from Ist July, instant, I beg to inform all my Friends, and Customers of the late Pro prietor, that I will carry on the Butchery Business in above Premises, and trust the support extended to me in the past will be continued. Quality and punctuality guaranteed. Families waited on Daily. W. H. ROBINSON.



The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd TpOLiCY Holders are hereby notified that Mr Henry Stephenson has been appointed Local Agent at Ash burton, vice Mr William Stoayer. Tha Society is now issuing Policies con aining new and attractive features guaranteed bonuses, etc., fall particulars of which may be obtained on application to Henry Stephenson, Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. E. Walton, 7 110 District Manager, Christchurcb.



IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE I * II 1 You Require tfifc Never despair! The worst Cough or Cold will succumb to the influence of TUSSI CUEA. Try it



COALS! COALS! COALS MOUNT SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MAEKET. THIS is Canterbury's Best Coal, Every Householder should save money, and keep the money in the. province by using MOUNT^SOMEES COAL. This Coal has 35 »er cent of Gas, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TEY IT ! TEY IT ! TEY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. • Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton.



MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. TJEGISTERED TEACHER 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 doea not fail in any point. Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist.



FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS,*, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jewellei, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with.



mHERE has been a lot of CURIOSITY evinced about the EARL that has been in Ashburton the last few days, and these are a few of the questions one is heard ask. Who is this Earl? What's this Earl? Have you seen it? Is it a Bike? IsitaCart? Well, to satisfy thjs thirst for'knowledge, THE EAKL at present staying at MORROW, BASSETT and Ce. is a new up-rto-date BICYCLE, Guaranteed, Fitted with Dunlop's Best Multiflex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and Bell Price :—£lo Cash. M. PRIEST, Manager



SPECIAL FOR THIS WEEK. j HAVING made a Special Purchase of over 5000 yards of Lace in a great variety of designs and widths, we are now selling the jsame at about half price. Also bargains in Lace Curtains. See the windows for this week at ALCORN'S DKAPEEY, CLOTHING, AND BOOT HOUSE.



JUKiat BKUS. Compare ITurnisliixigr. UNDItJJTAKBIIS. The Poultry Industry.



INDIAN Game and Dorking Gross, pro nounced by the Government Expert the best for the London Market. Indian Game Cockerels and Dorking Hens I pure bred) For Sale. H. G. BEEEYMAN, 8 97 Ashburton HAVE you tried Mellob's new Ameri can boots they are simply wonderful, I there is nothing to equal them in Ashbur ton,



BUSINESS NOTICES. Wanted Known. QECOND TO NONE Water Eace Cleaner v* can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Bace, according to order. P. W. PAGE, 124 Cherteey.



Special Notice. "TITANTED all about to Plant this Season to inspect my Stock of over ■2500C0 .Fruit and Forest Trees and ShrubsT Before Purchasing elsewhere. All wel grown and will be sure to give satiafao* tion. NO EASONABLE OFFEE REFUSED JAS. PORTER, Clifton Nursery, Allenton, Ashburton 72



TJRY H. P. MADDEN FOR Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, Genoa Cake, SuJtana Cake Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, Etc, Etc, A choice assortment always on hand*



CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd. Antigua Street, Christchurch. /CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES KJ AND STOUT. Forty Prizb Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134



\I; ANTED everyone to know that Jab * t -Mellor is opening up his new stock of American Boots. They are tip-top Goods and well worth a trial. MAKE no mistake, we do the largest boot trade, keep the largest stock, sell the cheapest, and give th© best value* Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. \ \ ANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grate, V* a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street.



WANTED to sell, second-ha&d Colonial <9rill, to be sold cheap and on easy terms; guaranteed in good working order. For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer Implement Agent. » * ANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's Bicycle, good as new, very little used; must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. MAKE no mistake, Mellor's the shop where, you get real good value, thousands of pairs co pick from. r 8 HE up-to-date Boot Shop, Mellor's J Zealandia Boot Store. This season's goods are magnificent, and well worth a trial.



TRY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will say" you time, money, and worry. It will 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. Moison; 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 his success. Repairing done at once. Best Sole Leather used.—Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton.



PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. TTS.RANTED Known-:Best ammunition V \ Depot in Ashburtcn is •; Habdlbt Bbos. PATTY Pan baking powder wants ott trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. TT J ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan Vr Drill; guaranteed in good order, low price.' Jor particulars apply W. Stoa* yer, Implement Depot.



PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin THE Eapid Lightning Shirt Gloss—the only reliable shirt polish in the world. It is used by all the leading laundresses in New Zealand. Try a tin, it will pay yon. Sold by all the leading grocers. r .; WHY are the people afteE-the Coro nation better off than the King? Because the people get a Sovereign while the King only gets a Crown, and it tabes a crown to buy one bottle of PLANTEKOA, while a sovereign will buy four battles, and a large box of PLANTEKOA Ointment ia the bargain. ,



WHAT prize takers for pastry use, Patty Pan baking powder the great novelt : -■"- ■' I SAY Friend: Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Boots|? Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get good value at Mellor's. I WILL not be responsible for the debts of my wife, after thigdate, unless con tracted in the purchase of PLANTEKOA Ointment and Soap, which I know she cannot do without. She never suffers with chapped hands or rough skin now. 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 Wioksr 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 iriad^to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials.