The Poultry Industry.

(By Buff Orpington.)

XI.—WHY PEOPLE FAIL TO BROOD CHICKENS. (Continued.) I PROPER WAY TO FEED.

Excessive heat is responsible for most of the ills of chickenhood, and next the great mistake of the young poultryman is the quantity of food given and the manner of feeding it. The amateur will feed a great quantity at one time, many times too muoh for them. He allows it to accumulate, to become sour, and mix with the dirt on the floor, and, worst of all, with the excrement. The little fellows, knowing no better, eat both food and dirt indiscriminately. In deed, when mixed together it is difficult to distinguish one from the other. This is entirely wrong, and will bring failure every time. Food should be given the chicks until they eat up all clean, and, if there is a desire to leave some, that should be removed. Before placing the chicks in the brooder be. sure to provide ample feed ing-boards or troughs—boards about 3ft long and 7in or Sin wide will be ample for eighty to a hundred chicks. Make the sides and ends to slant up about three quarters of an inch by nailing in a piece of leather or some such thing. This is to prevent the chicks from scratching the food off the board and mixing it with all the filth of the floor, and likewise the dirt on to the board and thence into the food. The best foundation food for the first three or four days -will be either brown bread soaked in milk and nearly dry, or granu lated oatmeal. Keep the food before them all the time, for at I*rst they do not know where the food is, but, as soon as they learn, feed as above stated, when they will have learned that the attendant's step or voice means food, etc. Oatmeal is the best foundation food, and may be used for both chicks and ducklings. OVEK-S'EBDING. Many poultrymen over-feed and do not know it. Some have come to denounce hard boiled egg as a food decidedly in jurious and unfit for the small chicks. The recil state of the case is that they have fed too much atone time. They will mix the egg with the other food and give the chicks so much that they will gorge themselves with egg alone. Chicks are fond of egg, and, as it is conspicuous by its colour, they can easily distinguish it. At the same time it must be remembered that the same thing would happen if meat or any other animal food was the exclusive diet. If fed in proper proportions it will be found to be one of the best foods for starting the growth of the little birds. Now, one thing must be emphasised right here, and that is, generous but careful feeding. The habit seems to be compromised even amongst old poultrymen, and men who observe the greatest care in other things, such as their horses or stock. They know full well that their horse or swine cannot be grown and successfully fattened by keeping an abun dance of food before them at all times, nnd glutting their appetites. Yet when it comes to chicks they reverse the principle. The real trouble seems to be that somehow they cannot regulate the quantity, they seem to have no idea of how much to feed, that the chicks require an almost infini tesimal amount every two hours. ; They do not know, or if they do, they have forgotten about it. It is not till after tbe first few days that any effect is noticable, but during the second week it crops out in weak legs, languid movements, and feathers all ruffled with the strongest tendency to grow the wrong way. It will bo found to be more marked during the extreme cold of winter. There is no inducement for the chicks to exercise, and so they lie around, simply eat ing all the time. The total want of action in many of the internal organs is followed by weakness, as the most active members of any body are the first to suffer from any disease arising from disuse or otherwise. TOP HEAT AND BOTTOM HEAT If ever there was a curse in a brooder it is the bottom heat machine. Bottom hrat is alright for a week or ten days, but after that time it should be on their backs, and it will be found to harden them and make them stronger, and more active. If the opinion be asked of all old poultrymen, the one expression will bo that it is harder to grow chickens than to hatch them j but if the beginner be asked he will say that he can brood his chicks all right if he can only hatch them out, and a general distrust is expressed about incubators. One man who asked the writer's advice Borne time ago said he wanted a machine, and that while his' chicks were hatching out, he would cut a window in an old barn, and that though there were numberless cracks, they would not matter as his bropdev would be warm enough. The result was— utter - failure. Many others have just just as crude ideas of the business and its management, all of them being perfectly confident of their own success. In cases of this kind there can be but ono result re corded—utter failure. The worst feature of all this is that very few of these would be poultrymen will be honest enough to acknowledge that there ignorance and want of knowledge were the primary cause, but they will loudly denounce the whole usi ness as chimerical and quite contrary to Nature. Now and again you will hear one say " that they must learn a little more of the details of the business before they begin." Now let me say more emphatically there need be little or no distrust of incubators. Nearly all of the first-class machines will hatch out good, strong, healthy chicks with more or less care, but it is more than use less to bring into the world good, strong, healthy chicks only to have them killed by the ignorance of the operator or because he will not follow instructions, but will work out hi 3 own " patent ideas," or because he has no suitable apparatus. Given a good incubator and brooder, and you can depend on getting from your good eggs good sound stock, and much better than any hen will incubate and mother them. Let the ama teur begin slowly, with say, 100 chicks or fewer. Always at early night time put the hand in the brooder and separate the chicks all on the floor of the brooder. They sel. dom move much after dark, Do that al ways, and if care is exercised the chicks will not be injured. While growing the chicks seem to have an inherent tendency to crowd together. In order to-inake them thrive, keep them a, little hungry, and so always in exercise. Keep to the conditions as near as possible, A well-known Ameri can authority says, " Adapt the food ,tothe size, wants and growth of the chicks as nearly as possible. When young the muscle, bone and feather-forming foods should be given, and consist largely of the. albuminoids and the nitrogenous nature. Later on, when getting the chicks ready for the market, the carbonaceous, for which there is nothing better than native corn. After the first few days I feed my chicks on soft feed three times a day, giving them between meals oatmeal, wheat and barley, and as they grow older a little cracked corn, and as oatmeal becomes too expensive, the ration of cracked corn is increased and whole oats substituted. . . . Five min utes after the chicks have been fed the attendant should be required to go round :md take up all the food carefully which the chicks have left. After the first day the chicks should be fed outside the brood er, The chickens will soon learn, and come rushing out in a hurry for their food I often find it necessary to mix a, little coarse, sharp sand in the soft food, as the chicks, though littered down with it, often will not touch it. Of course, they cannot assimilate their food unless the giz zard is supplied with coarse sand or grit of some kind. As a rule chicks do not require heat from the brooders more than four or five weeks, even in winter unless the brooding-house lis unusually cold. As the Asiatics often feather out very slowly it is well to take out a few more naked ones and coddle them a little. They will soon come off when sepa? rated from the rest, as they often keep themselves bare by continually crawling under the others to keep up warmth. (To be continued.)

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN -. FRIDAY, JULY 18, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas HanOox, ■• for the Proprietor, Robert Bxll, »t big Printing Offiae, Burnefcb Sbrsst, ABhbarion 4 FRIDAY, July 18, 1902,



BUSINESS NOTICES. £5 REWAED. nnHE above sum, more or less, according JL to circumstances, will be the gain of any person or persons who, in the want of any requirements in either the Cabinet making or Upholstery lines, will pay a visit to Moeiaett Bros, establishment, opposite C. Baker's, Wakanui Road. METHVEN COACH. Tf ROM JULY Ist, 1902, till further ttotice, the Methven Coach will leave New man's 8 rabies, Ashburton, for Methven on Tuesdayft and Saturdays at 3.30 p.m., instead of 4 p.m. MRS DUFF, Proprietress. PEACE DECLARED NOT so with you, because your system is out o! order, on account of your Cold feet. Remedy—Call at the ULSTER BOOT SHOP and get a pair of warm Boots or ' Slippers. Prices to suit every one. Slippers from 9d upwards. All classes of Boots and Shoes equally cheap. T. YOU HO, Ulster Boot^Shop, Tancred street. Support Local Industry, Says 2£ensy, And Ensure a Comfortable Fireside • by using Mount Somers CoaL IS THE Best and the Cheapest Household Coal, bar none, of all the Coals found on the Eastern divide of the Middle Island. JOSHUA TUCKER. mHEKß'haa 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? . Is it a Cart? Well, to satisfy this thirst for knowledge, THE EAKL at present staying nt MORROW, BASSETT and Co. is a new up-to-date BICYCLE, Guaranteed, Fitted with Dunlop's Best Mulfciflex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and Bell. Price :—£lo Cash. M. PRIEST, Manager j Have Yo,u Heard the Latest ? •. YOU can obtain in any quantities, from 1 cwt. to a ton, WESTPORT, ( \ NEWCASTLE, ) Coal always and i on hand. , MOUNT SOMERS C WESTPORT and NEWCASTLE SLACK, also FIREWOOD, In Stock at : : Argyle Bros. Havelock Street. VOICE PRODUCTION, SI'TOING PIANOFORTE. Mr* Johnston rpKRM commenced TUF.IDIY.29th May PHOTOGRAPHY. HnMA'3 STUDIOS, SAUNOERS' BUILDINGS, WE ar«d"ing*TWEl>VH:ENA\f KLLKD CABINET PHOTOS an'l EN LSROKMENT, size 12 x 10, mounted "n beautiful tintod plate suck.mount for **S(S fctCE bi'ECIMENf*. »* ibis is only for a Limited Time. COMK KAELY. J. W. Malcobnson, FARM XX 8' AGE FT, ASHt'URTON. , fiM > BUYER OF MEAT AT Fairiit*ld Freez:ng Works. Also, -- WHEAT. ? UaTM, , BARLK.Y, <fc PICAS, j On Tiucks Aehbnrton or Country Stations , Agent for North Queensland Inaorance Company (Fire and Marine.) 2 188 WATSTED Known -ThatMitchell and Turner will j> ye v fv-e of 21s to anyone-who c«n prov« to be fnl«-e or hub leading oue&ingio statement f>'a:ed befure tha public regirdiuv th* reduction nw being made at- their Great Dissolution of j Par nerthip Sale. rJ his offer is open to their own assistants, us well as to the |>übl C.



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BUSINESS NOTICES —_____ SEWING MACHINES, ' I am sole Agent for thecelebrated " DAVEY" Machines for ■ Ashburtou County. They are the cheapest and best in the market. I challenge all competitors—as regards price and wojking.—l2 months' guarantee with each machine 1 HAND Machines .£3 10s; Treadle machines £Q 10s, £7, .£7los, £8, .£8 10s. All these machines have latest improvements up-to-date. ALSO, I call attention to my large stock of Farming and Carpenter's Tools—including Spades, Forks, Martin's and other Gorse,Knives —Garden Rakes, Hoes, Etc. All at Bedrock Prices G. MEDDINS, The People's Ironmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. "PICKED & PACKED IN CEYLON. Put in Soldered Lead Packets. Straight from Tea Garden to.Tea;Pot !j JjTIE H PA SS • .fl a/uuiKiD mvt mi* ft 'WiM I ■ • m Guaranteed the Purest Tea. The leading Brand of Ceylon. Used in the_Gtovernment Houses and by the best people in Australia. Agent— J. T. COOOH, Ashtoirtoiu HARDLEY BROS., ' PLUM BEES, IRONMONGERS, ABB TIKBMITH Oar SstEon'a Stock of GUNS, CARTRIDGES, AND GUN FITTINGS Ie to Har>d ; »ncl Our GTJNSMITRING, ENGINEERING, nnd BKAIZING DEPARTMENT,, la In the Hands of a Certificated Engineer, therefore nil work will be carried.oub on latetti scientific lines, and guaranteed Wo bold a large stock of WINDMILLS, TANKS, BATRR. FOKCB and LIFT PUMPS, SINKS, LAVATORY BASINS. HIOK PHKSBDRE BOILEBS, &o, and make HOT and COLD WATER and SANITARY WORK » SntoWty SPOUTING. RIIGING, and all o'aesp" r.f Tin end Iron Good* Mannf-totum). Plpa Wella Driven, Pomps, Hydr-hlic Remp, Windmills and Water Wheels fixed and Buppi ed Ahb>ff of Oxeiipetent Workmen always available for all o'aaees of Plumbing woik in any part oF the count}. SJ .^ 32 HARDLEY BR^ >S. pa B°* 82| PLUMBERS and SANITARY ENGINEERS, EAST STRKET "" great" 1^" stocktaking sale AT Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Everything Reduced in Price for One Month, WISE Fathers and Mothers remember this is our Annual Stocktaking Sale,, when the most up-to-date Stock of Boots and Shoes in Ashburton will be cleared regardless of cost. Eemember we are not holding this Sale for fun, we are in down right earnest. We are going to Sell two thousand pairs of Boots in onelmonth. BOOTS- BOOTS. They are almost given away at Mellor's. Now is your titneto buy. Come and see for yourself. Come early, for our Sale is now on, and it will onl/last for One Month. This is without doubt the largest Boot Sale ever held in Ashburton. The public say Mellor'e the man for good, cheap, genuine Sales, so come one, come all. Do not forget that Mellors Zealandia Boot Store IS'IN TANCSED STREET, ASHBITRTON, PAINTING, GLAZING, HOUSE DECORATING, SIGN-WRITING. WH. COLLINS AND CO., Painters, East Street, Ashburton, fare making a • Specialty of their Painting, Glazing, House Decorating, Papering, Graining, and Sign-writing Department. Every effort is being made to keep up to date in every respect, and the Prices are Right. Competent workmen only are employed, and prices and any information can be had for the asking. FARMS FOR-PRIVATE SALE.- OTV, HIVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES FOR PRIVATE SALE : -376 acre farm at Waterton, with 4 roomed boaae, 4 stall stable, loose box, and granary ; good cropping and grass land 730 acreß Hinds district, good buildings, all in gra*s, well fenced and,aabdivlded Into 9 paddocks, well watered 600 acrea at Methveo, 8 roomed house, and other Improvements 156 acre farm at Flemington, 4 roomed house and stable, well watered and fenced 476 aero f»rm at Pprlngburn, all newly laid down; 7jroomed honae, 6 etall stable, woolshed, divided Into 10 psddocka ' 450acie leasehold farm, at Micohaoi Road 950 acre farm at Seafield, 4 roomed house, stable 262 acre farm at Flemtogfon, highly improved, divided into 8 paddocks, well fenced and watered, 6 roomed house, granary, outhouse, 4 rooms, 6 stall stable, and other necessary outbuildings 3800 acres, all in grass, well fenced and fnldivided ; oil well watered and good plantations ; closb to railway; with good buildings, house, wooisbed, cottage, and other improvements ; easy terms. (This property can be cold subdivided in two blocks ) We ehal) be glad to give the fullest information to lotendlcg purchasers, and show thorn over any of the above properties. ; priedlanderTbros., ltd.



BUSINESS NOTICES H, Mc-SUBERY, "OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. LONDON BUTCHERY TANCRED 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 7 29 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 5 just consign Matson's, Addington. The firm will carefully untruck and classify each lot, and if the price bid at Auction is not sufficient on a basis of the c.i.f. Prices current for Frozen Meat, they will have the Sheep sent to either Isling ton or Belfast, and on receipt of Weights will sell forward or ship as Clients may desire. Prompt Payments. Consign MATSOFS, 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. During the past six months the firm have been instrumental in selling no less than SIX good-sized Properties south of Rangi tata. 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 copts 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, GENTLEMOL " Try Our CHESTERFIELDS > 8 Ob I hrep-qiiarter Overcoats). a « ' McDONALD &; CO, Tailors NOTICE, WE HAVE APPOINTED F. W, COX, Agent for MABSFY-HARBIS and IMPEFIVL BIOYCH)« FOR ASHBURTON, RAKAIA, and Surrounding Districts Clients will reoeive every attention, and ME COX will Collect ali Monies dne to[o«t CANADA CYCLE MOTOR COY LIMITED Depot—East Strtet, Aahburbon OWEN, M 08 M. ' CERTIFICATED TEACHER. STUDENTS prepared for any Muaioal ._. Examination held in New Zealand. All branches of Musto taught. Candidates presented at Examination?, 137 ; average marks gained, 94 per cent, MRS- J.-LLOYD, MUSIO SELLER, &0. T)EGISTERED TEACHER ov JTi MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. Latest) Music by every mail. AGENT FOR WHEELRR AND WILSON'S Sewing Machines. The Litest and Best; the only Bewlng Machine that does nob fall in any point. AGENT FOR EMPKEBS NEEDLE. Materials kept. New Transfers, Pluehee, Arasenee, etc. Tanobkd Btbbet (nest Hall, Herbalist) TO Those about to marry, and to those already married. Study economy by purchasing your furniture at W, & M. Baker's Warehouse, Havelocfc 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. "XTCTANTED KNOWN—That I am pre "l pared to give Estimates for all Plumbers' and Gasntting Work, and can guarantee complete satisfaction. Hot and Cold Water Services laid on. Well Sinking Baths, Tanks and Boiler Frames. Having had a long experience in Gun Eepairs, those Sportsmen who require their Guns repaired by r an Expert should bring them to me early, as the season is close upon us WILLIAMS. HYDE, Burnett Street, Next Door to Club. Plumber, Locksmith, Gasfitter & Tinsmith. Lowest prices compatible with good work manship, 53 THE Genuine Silent Primus Cooking Stove 14s 6d, uses ordinary kerosene; also Primus Hot Plate 17s 6d, and Primus Iron Heater, 3s 6d.—Caeson &Co. nnRY the Eapid Shirt Glos3, it will save JL you time, money, and worry. It will make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. PATH .Fan baking powder is the great eet novelty you ever saw. Sold ail grocers'



BUBINRSR NOTICES CROWN BREWERY |CO., Ltd. Antigua Street, Christchurch. CELEBEATED SPAEELING ALES AND STOUT. Forty Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. . Private Families Supplied. 7 134 B CLABK CARRIAGE PAINTER, FIVE Tears with A. G.Howland, Christ church • seventeen years with J. R. and F. and H. Steel. Begs to notify the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts tha,t he has started Business in premises opposite Church of England, Tancred street west. Vehicles of every description Painted to any Design; good workmanship guaran teed ; best materials used. Cushions and all leather work made or .repaired. 1 A Trial Solicited. 6 165 The N.Z. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, ; West Street, Ashburton. EVERY description of Merchandise and Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either 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 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Rangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ' ... 1800 „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ ; Coldstream ... 350  Ealing ... 595 „ Westerfield ... 336 „ 'Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F, GIBSON, Manager T"!" ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan y Drill; guaranteed m good order, low price. For particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot.J \JH ANTED to sell, Small Farm 40 acres, VV firßt-class land, good buildings, price low, terms reasonable ; suit man with small capital. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Land and Estate Agent. VT RANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's VV Bicycle, good as new, very little used; must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. WANTED to sell, second-hand Colonial Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy terms; guaranteed in good working order. For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer, Implement Agent. T\ < ANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grate; * * a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. J I^.HIGGS Painter, Glazier, Paperhanger, and Signwriter Wall Paper, Scrim, Oils, Paints, Glass, etc., in Stock. HAVING taken over the Picture Fram ing Plant and Stock of Mr J. Wright I am now prepared to receive orders for Picture Framing at lowest prices. J. I. HIGGS, Tancred Street. Wanted Known. QECOND TO NONE Water Race Cleane O can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Eace, according to order. P. W. PAGE, 124 Chertsey. NOTICE. A MY person or persona found Trespassing on the Riversdale Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise wiil be prosecuted. 307 W S STRANGE. FOR WATCHES OLOOKS^ JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Eio, 60 TO G. JESSON, Fraobinal Wctohmaker and Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite fcomerieb Hotel) AahburtoD. —Eepairs a Specialty.-^ Preepntation Comtnifetees liberally dealt with, BAKER BROS. Complet© F'urnishlng'i* UINDEBTAKEK^. COALS! COALS ! COALS! MoUNT~OMJfiRS NEW BEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET, npEHS ii Canterbury's Beab Coal. Erery JL Householder should save moDoy, and keep the monpy in the province by üßtng MOUNT SOMEBS COAL, This Coal has 35 per oenb of Gib, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heab TRY IT ! TRY IT i; TRY IT fo bo had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Socners Station JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street, Ash barton



WHATiYou GetV^^^ for your money ~¥"S Just as important as the amount you pay. VaO HSPy BUY A SWIFT, And You'll Get Satisfaction. BATE yOU SEsk THOSE NICE ROYAL PHOTOGBAPHS STOCK IS GIVING- AWAY? YOU get one with every cash purchase of 12s 6d. They're honestly worth 2a 6d each, and you get them for nothing. CAPITAL PLACE THAT BLUE BOOT STORE. Wonderful how it's becoming a household word throughout the county of late. ' Note Address— D. STOCK'S BLUE BOO* STOEE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. The name is synonymous with all thai; is bright, best, and up-to-date in footwear. Nothing bat the best English leather used for repairs. THE CHKISTOHUECH MEAT COMPANY. (Works : Islington and Smithfield) \EI Buyers of Prime DAIRY or GRAIN FED BACON PIGS In any Quantity. , Christchurch Meat Company, Limited. Stafford Street, Timaru. - llJipSt^^^^^Hk ' .£ &" rS ** J; m m o «H|l ■ be □ **; '&■ "o ' v^^Hfl _ i *, ? o /*> V ta» gca ' Hi '<, 2 '„ „"" O HI fa »q »£ o ,2 nl c c o -c 5 a- ! WM. SPARROW, Corner of East and Moore Streets NOTICE. H. P. MADDEN, BAKER, CONFECTIONER, AND CATERER, East Stebbt. WOUI D re*pecffnUy take this oppo'tnnity of thanking his ca«« tamers for past orders, and trascs to merle a contlnuarce of the same In the future Additional aflcomodation has now been added to the refrfiebmeni: rooms, which are still under the personal supervision of Mrs Madden, where patrons can rely np m receiving the best attention. Tea, Coffee Cocoa, etc, will be dispensed, in oonjanction with Hot Scotch Pies, Scopes, Cakee, Pastry Creams, which are manu factured tn the premises, from the bead ingredients, and from the latest London and Parisian recipes, fot. which the Establishment is noted. Bride, Birthday, and Christenlng'.Caker a speciality. Catering as usual. ' Satisfaction " ie out motto. CLABIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). |TANCEED StBEBT, ASKBtrBVOHi T>EST accommodation and attention for X 5 Town and Country visitors; Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for... Horao Clipping; done. P. P. CLAEIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 8? THOMAS LINTEKN BEGS to anneuuee that he baa taken over the ALFORD FOREST HOTEL. And will be glad bo tee oldJ[Friends and Visitors. Only heab Braada of Win 38, A!e», and Bpirits stocked* Good Table. Good attendance. - : 5 WANTED, AGENTS. Wanted—Agents. Af\ TO take down orders on a New 30 di Article, suitable, agreeable, and use ful to all (work permanently or in spare time.) Agents wanted in every district and colony. Enclose envelope for particu lars. ■ Address:' Wanted, Box976,Sydney,N.S.W. ■ 6 304 PATTY Pan baking powder contains « patty patt 'vt eaoh end of ltin. rpHKß^pidL'ghting Shirty loss—■: he ooly L reliable *birb polish in the world. It 5* used by all the leading laundresses in N?w Zealand. Try a tin, ib will pay you. Ha'rf by all the hading ffrooerH. PATTU Pan baking powder, tbe «rea,B novelty, cwo paity tins far nothing From all Grocnrg WANTED Known—Thijit an ounce of proof i'a proverbially worth a ■ton of argument. Now Mitchell and Turner* dissolution of partnership Sale is not behig -held in Sydney, or even "in i Dunedin, huo right here in Ashburton, consfquentiy the goods can bs aeen before being purchased