The Ashburton Guardian

Yol xxi No. 5726

ABhbu ft on : Friday, August 1, 1902

Price r. Quo ■■penny

Terms of Vereeniging Decision.

The Durban correspondent ofthe" Stan dard " telegraphs: -Mr Chalk larger hM eotnnmnicated to the press the text of th* l resolution adopted by the Burgher assemb* ]y at Vereeniging on May, 31. It runa M follows :— ' .•■'■'* " That this meeting of repreaentaUyes of th« Transvaal and. Orange Free State people learns with regret,that the condi tions of His Majesty's Government moat be agreed to juat as they are or not at all. "It deplores the refusal of the Britiah Government to negotiate on the basia of independence, or to allow the Transvaal Government to enter into communication with the delegates in Europe." I After reciting the results of the war— the devastation of the country, the forma tion of the concentration camps, the hostil* attitude of the natives, the threatened confiscation of the Burghers' property, and the impossibility of retaining th« prisoners captured from.the_ British, white the Boer prisoners were being deported— it goes on to say:—"The small tjghtinjr remnant were in a state of: starvation and destitution, and there was no expectatioa of victory." The resolution proceeds:— > "That this meeting is of opinion thafe there is no longer any reasonable ground for expecting that-a continuation of the war will ensure independence, and no justifica tion for prolonging hostilities. It therefor* accepts the conditions, and exprease»it« confidence that the situation thus created will soon be improved, so that the people may advance to tha full enjoyment of the privileges they are entitled to." The resolution concludes :~

'-' That this meeting has received -witk profound satisfaction an imtimation to the effect that a great measura of amnesty will be granted to British subjects who fought on their side, and hopes that Hia Majeitjr will extend the amnesty still further."

When do People Marry?

Do people marry later ;in life than they did a generation ago? So it seems to the casual observer, but the man in charge of statistics at Somerset; House says " No." At least he qualifies, and.says the average marrying age for both, men and women ■varies■scarcely the fraction of a;' year annu ally. In 1858 the average bachelor mar ried when he was 26.19 years old.the average spinster at 25.03, the average widower at 41.87, the average widow at 39.02, 'In 1899, the last year for which statistics have been completed, the average bachelor at 26.65 years, the average spinster at 27,32, the average widower at 44.9 years, and. the average widow at 42.39. The , average age of all persons married in 1899 was, for husbands 28.34 and for wives 26.21. These figures show that there has not been sucli a change after all. From 1858 until 1874 the marryingagerosesomewhat;then, with an increase in the number of marriages younger people were found to be contracting alliances. Again in 1885 a change waa noticed. There were fewer weddings, and those who did marry were a trifle older. The 1885 average "is practically that of 1899. What then, .shall be paid to people who declare that " old maida" are as much in vogue sis' brutes; and that men cannot' afford to many young 'in these- days, but must amass a fortune, wait till the girl has 1 a ken her Ph.D., or something of tliau kind P Simply, that individual cases do not prove the rule aud that, ail said aud dove, marry ing au.l pving in marriage has gone oil aud will go ouj" m about the same old way until time shall be no more.



SHIPPING. HP HE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING X COMPANY'S LINE Eoyal Mail Steamers for London. Via MoDte Video, Teneriffe, and Plymouth. Best accommodation for all classes of Passengers. Probable J To Sail Steamer. Tons Final Port. about Ruapehu* 7705 Wellington Aug. 2 Rafeaia 5628 — Aug. 8 "Whakat'ne 5715 Sept. 11 Wakamri 5706 — To follow Paparoa* 6563 — * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDtfR BROS., Ltd. tv .u..»uwHMu>wii> -■««. *—rr+ BHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOX LONDON. KOYAL Mail Steamers, with superior accommodation for all classes of pas sengers, calling: at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Plymouth. Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. Delphic 8273 J. Breen Well'n July 26 *Mamari 3583 A. Banks — July 26 *Gothic 7755 W. Kidley — Augl4 Waiwera 6837 J. Stuart — Aug2B Tokomaru j 6238 J. Maxwell — * Twin Screw. fNo passengers carried Full particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BROS. | mimin^wwi iiimij. ■—uranium n« iTlfc TT NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF U NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under: — For Wesfcport and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchureh papeis. Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nelson and Picton via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday. Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For furtther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton, """ BUSINESS NOTICES. HENRY STEPHENSON. IN response to appeals from a number of my Clients to include the Sale of Farms, Town Properties, Suburban Properties, Sections, etc., in my business," I have de cided to do so, and am prepared to receive particulars of such, and my terms will be exceptionally easy— NO SALE, NO CHARGE. I have several Town and Suburban Pro perties on my books, which I will be pleased to receive offers for, and all business in this direction will receive my ptompt and best attention. My Weekly Sale of Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, Furniture, etc., as usual, EVERY SATURDAY at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales'of Stock, Household Fur niture, etc., as per arrangement in any part of the county. Advances made on all goods placed in my hands for Sale. MONEY.—I have several sums awaiting investment. Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately during the week, and all kinds o$ Produce. Agent : , Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. Pianos and Organs on time payments from 20s per month. I have also several second hand Instru ments on hand, cheap. HENRY STEPHENSON, Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBURTON. Notice of Removal. MR J.~E*. BAIN, HURGEON DENTIST, Haß Removed to Wardell's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. « S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. A A LWAYS in Stock.—A first; \J l\ class selection of Marble >—« L-! and Granite Monuments. -— 11 Designs and estimates may be I \ inspected at the establishment «<«. i of Mr John Wilson, Painter, Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style. ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. MR A. WHITAKER, late manager of Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience. Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton River' COOKING RANGES. TO A ENINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no'setting, Can be used as open fire. Ask Fob The. IMPROVED ZEALANDIA.



j BUSINESS NOTICES. j ... - "■"— 1..- FLOATING KIDNEY, DISORDERED LIVER, CHRONIC INDIGESTION, NEURALGIA IN THE SIDE AND BACK MR ERNEST A. CLEMENT, of the Taiti, who is in the employ of the Hutt County Council, relates his most remarkable case as follows :—"To Proprie tor Plantekoa. Sir, —I feel it my duty both I to you and also suffering humanity to make i known the benefit I have derived from the use of Plantekoa. I have been under treat ment for years for my kidneys, liver, and chronic indigestion. Under examination the Doctors thought I had a float ing kidney, and prescribed medicines and lotions for treatment, and in fact I have iodine and other things in the house now that weae supplied to paint my back. In addition to the complaint men tioned I tised to suffer at times most <>x- j cruciating pains from neuralgia in the side and back. Beside the doctor's treatment I have tried almost countless Patent Medi cines in the effort to get relief. I can honestly say that Plantekoa has made a new man of me, has cured the ailments above referred to, and I am now enjoying better health than I ha.ye done for years, i Any further information will be gladly furnished if desired. I wish to say also that Plantekoa Ointment has proved a wonderful friend to me. About six years ago after playing in a foot ball match my body became covered with pimples, which turned to chronic eczema. During those years I cannot describe the suffering caused nor yet count the number of ointments and the like that I tried to relieve this terrible complaint. When I used to perspire at my work, the smarting, itching, and yet burning irritation would nearly drive me crazy. I have USED PLANTEKOA OINTMENT with result that I have not the slighest trace of the complaint left, and my skin is a,s clear as that of a little child. While in a very heated condition .1 put on another Footballer's jersey in mistake for my own, I do not know if that had anything to do with starting my complaint, but a singular fact was that the irritation commenced at that time, and covered my body, arms and j neck, while my face, legs, and hands were free. Suffice to say that whatever way it came Plantekoa has cured it completely. It will be seen by my letter that I have had my share of suffering, and really the con dition I have been in life was not worth living. After my experience PLANTEKOA STANDS WITHOUT A RIVAL." Ask ycur Chemist or Storekeeper for it. Pull particulars and testimonials on ap plication'to PLANTEKOA PROPRIETARY, Wellington. 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 !>y 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. — /ill S\ * —i. ' dP^of¥y? PUREST* Fob CTCLIfNG SHOES,? GO TO H. Pannell, Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christchurch. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS, And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock. Write for instructions for self measurement FIT GtTABANTCED, Ross' Antidote and Ointment The Great Herbal Remedy for Purifying the Blood. riIHE following unsolicited Testimonial JL by a gentleman well known in Ash burton, speaks for itself : — Masterton, August 28,1901. Ross Antidote Company, Dear Sirs, —I feel it my duty to give you this enclosed testimonial in favour of Ross' Antidote for purifying the blood. I have been a great sufferer for many years from ulcerated stomach, indigestion, etc. My life was a perfect misery, and I was almost a wreck. I grew tired of trying different medical men and remedies, of which I had tried almost every known one but yours and one day some eighteen months ago a gentleman cnnie into the shop where I was employed. Ho remarked "Jack, you look very ill," nnd you may depend I was. He added, Will you take some medicine if I procure it; I replied, I will take anything. He brought me a bottle of your Antidote, and I took it accordingly as directed, and to my delight I began to get well, and after taking three large bottles I was a new man, thanks to your great discovery. I always keep it by me, and find a few doses occasionally keep me in perfect health, and I wish yon the success with it that such a medicine merits. You can make what use you like of this.—l remain, yours, etc. J, H. Pauling, Masterton. May be obtained from Messes Fletcher Bros., and Shearman Bros., Ashburton. WARD AND CO.'S UNRIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English.



BUSINESS NOTICES. New Zealand Insurance Com pany Established, 1859, Capital—One Million. THE Premier and "Wealthiest Colonial Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality. Paid up Capital and Eeserves, .£400,000 Fire and Marine Eisks, Also, Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Eates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. , : j FAT LAMBS AND TO THE FARMERS OF ASHRURTON AND Surrounding District. WE Have pleasure to notify that we will be BUYING either by the head on the farm, or at per lb in the Factory, at TOP MARKET VALUES throughout the coming season. NICOLL BROS. ASHBUETON. T. H. Undrill E. Undkill T. H. UNDBILL & CO. TTIUENISHING UNDERTAKERS Jj AND EMBALMEES TANCRED STEEET, ASHBUETON EVERT REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty i Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths in stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt WILLIAM WOOD & CO., MERCHANTS, STREET CHRISTOHURCH. p<ASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leedß) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Ruston & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBURTON OEFICE, The Arcade. Representative in attendance ' every TUESDAY and SATURDAY. C. PANNELL. . TAILOR AND MERCER, 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, TTAS a Choice Assortment of Suitings suitable for the season. Chesterfields and Covert Coats a specialty. Samples aent to any Address. Gentlemen's Mercery of every description, and the LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK. MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. rpHE BEST IN THE MARKET. — Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—MESSES Shiae« MAN BKOS. Lr y -\r is®,the I'JU JL -BEST i IBbL h tb STARCH USE NO OTEEB Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepeis throughout the colony. WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelt



BUSINESS NOTICES. ~~ monster" =clearing sale.= Previous to Stocktaking. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Immense Reductions in Every Department Ladies' Dress Goods Is, formerly Is Id per yard One Lot of Dress Garments halt' price Ladies' Fur Top Kid Gloves 2s lid, formerly 4s 6d 20 Ladies' Tan and leather Kid Gloves Is 9d, formerly 2a 6d Ladies' Stockings Is per pair Ladies' Corsets from Is lid, all sizes The Celebrated W. 8., all sizes, reduced Men's Hats Is each Men's Suits 23s 6d, formerly 31s 6d Waterproof Coats 25s upwards Ladies' Sh6es from 5s 9d. Men's Boots 9s 6d, 11s 9d, 12s 6d Best Colonial White Blankets 17s 6d Best Eider Down Quilts from ISs lid Kapoc Quilts, full size, 10s each Dressmaking and Tailoring Prices strictly Moderate ■ *NnR 17 W O"R ~R 30 000 COOKING *.v ~,_j*JL«rl\ .". > 1 trr- rfrnnß)lw jur In Use in the Colony. They burn Lignite ] F* ' T<*"3T*"*fl ~S^^^^^^ True Coal, or Wood, up to 2ft 6in. jj J jj <^^££$ j/~<^^o|J Setting Required. i"*il2?i| Vij^V^f*]^ ' */""Ns»j»%_i fj With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he j $ I "L""^* ""V|»s *y®i^T^E j! I open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With |L I i Xl I Lj cast iron or copper boilers. The copper I& 1 i *^^s!^i SI boilers are large and tin lined inside. IS— | 1 i^C2^2il I' SSSSSSniI Bepairs are a minimum. Made in all a g^aa *y*~gft~yi/|J S^BBjßife^-. I sizes, single or double. High or low pres qQlT>iiiiMiw" ■mini mfc" —Trnrnimwr^3| Sold by all Ironmongers from whom "■■l C a f a l O prues can be obtained, or from the 1 makers, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin. IWißffni**Wll irf|iiHli ' ■ l"%Wfmillll.LUi.llJfl li'llllill'lli'lll'ltili'l^illli ffK 'Wl».l ill i IW'dHII 1111I 111 I 1 iii'lM'H 'I'HI ill I'll II 911 >ml IPI II I'"II IMimm I 1 11' i' I'l Hn 1 '■! r'llin nun W B A«K CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT OFFICE IN ARCADE. Open TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS CORtfSAOKS SUPPLIED. f^ T> f dnPTTV] C* DONE ON FARMERS' KJlil b lIIN IX ACCOUNT. (.:•—• ' '■'■ CAKTEEBUKY KOLLBK FLOUR MILLS COMPANY, D. WOOD, Manaepr.- I (( ' % ' \ Madam, do you love | I your children?" c( I: ♦> —Shakespeare. * ♦♦♦ ♦^ Then your first care will be to provide them with V *** a reliable food for their proper growth and *$* X nourishment during their childhood. The best X ♦!♦ . food that can be obtained is v T *t *♦* _ «^ V 1 BISCUITS I fFed regularly on these Strengthening Biscuits, your children will grow up healthy and happy. & t SOLD EVERYWHERE. Z I for J\ulsebrool\!s IV[iSk i\rrowroot Biscuits | BELFAST AND PAIRFIELD FREEZING WORK'S ARE THE BEST TjlOE TUENIPS, BAPE, WHEAT, ANl> ANY OTHEE CKOP SPECIAL MANURES are made to suit any kind of Soil or description of Crop. Samples 01 soil analysed free of cost to Farmers using our Manure. For the present season an all round reduction in price of 7s 6d per Ton has been made. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. If there is no agent in your district,-send to the Office for Price List and Testimonials. OANTEEBUKY FROZEN inSS AND DAIRY PBOPUOE &&POBT OOMPANY, LIMITED, P. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, „._, 139 Hereford Street, Christchurcli. SMOKE ONLY .NEW VENUS. A PEKFECT TOBACCO,



~j. BUSINESS NOTICES _____ A Free Trip to Christchurch and BACK!! £^ A TEMPTING OFFEB. —- rJPO the Residents of Ashburton and Surrounding Districts. Everybody in Ashburton and thereabouts will be glad to know BTBANGE)\S Great Annual.. 'Stock-Taking baltv NOW <M. While this Colossal Sale Continues HUNDREDS UPON HUNDREDS of TEMPTING BARGAINS will be obtainable in the following (and;iDnumerable other; Lines :— aM'.\riT MiLi.IN'^KY, SIYLTSK r>f<Kfts:*S AND Dsl F.\BKTCH, This Fashionable MANTLES,. JACKETS, C.vPV.S, COS rr Mis, Sale ITP-iu-DATE HOBIBRV, Will PAH IS & OTHER KID (^s'-v PAB'ilC) OLOVKS- last CHOIOW tTNUEROLOTrfING, .■ 30 KEADY-M4Dfil CLOTHING, Days CHILDREN'S GOOIiS,. Only. Etc. fiac. Ktc. AH the above and a Host of Other Line 3 will be offered at such prices as must RESULT IN BUSINESS, while The Sale Bargains in Furniture will astonish all who see them. Never before have we offered such a superb assortment of FURNITURE at Reduced Sale Prices as that we are now showing. It is all our own make —a sufficient guarantee of quality. As an EXTRAORDINARY SALE ATTEACTION ; We shall be prepared to allow all Ashburton and District residents attending the Sale and spending £100 or upwards with us for Furniture their First-class Return Railway Fares—Christchurch and back—free of charge. Of course this offer will only hold good during the present Sale, and, together with the Exceptionally Reduced Prices of the Furniture, should result in a great many Country Residents attending this Sale. All Parcels of Furniture purchased during this Sale to the value of £50 and upwards will be delivered Free as far south as Timaru, and as far north as Culverden. WILL TEE RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts please note that Orders for any article or articles specified in this Catalogue may be'left with MR SANDREY at our Ashburton Agency, and will receive our promptest attention. Or, if preferred, Ashburton residents may , SHOP WITH US BY POST',; As Hundreds of our regular customers do. This is a very simple and effective plan. You just consult your catalogue, write down your requirements, enclose remittance to value—and leave us to do the rest. In this way you may participate in- all the ADVANTAGES OP THIS GREAT SALE WITHOUT TROUBLE, EXPENSE, OR INCONVENIENCE. STRANGE "STCoMPAN V, CHRISTCHURCH. ■ - ■ \ -—rani ' n —ntm ■ rnrmTH mi —nrm—rtmii—i a——n ■»■ ■■■■■!■■■ ,, i fhfw^mk An Important Query! ■ mm HHH When purchasing a cycle be sure and ask §11 mm are fitted. If not, reject the machine, for no cycle will give DM j m% "SresdtUU^roadynto^se Reuable and g \>*Y^TOi^ Roadster Tyre*: Guaranteed far 12 Months. [p jdH^ffi Tie Dnnlop Pneumatic i2BLichiieldSt.,Chrlstchafcb JS'B*^'^ And at Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane STOCKTAKING SALE AT Melior'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. Remember 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 one month. BOOTS. BOOTS. They are almost given away at Mellor's. Now is your time to buy. Come and see for yourself. Come early, for our Sale is now on, and it will only last for One Month. This is without doubt the largest Boot Sale ever held in Ashburton. The public say Mellor's the man for good, cheap, genuine Sales, so come one, come all. Do not forget; that Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store IS IN TANCKED STREET, ASHBURTON .PROPERTIES FOR SALE T HAVE FOR SALE — SEVERAL GOOD FARMS In the Ashburton County, Amongst them being— 90 Acres, near Tinwald, improved 1936 Acres, Bankside, subdivided, well 233 „ Mitcham Road, unproved watered, house of eight rooms, 3000  grass land, Lyndhurst stable, wool shed, etc . 53 „ Carter's Terrace, extra heavy 140 Acres, Ashburton Forks, subdivided ] an< i . into 5 paddocks, house, stable, and 476 „ Springb urn, improvement, chaff houae, well fenced and watered. nearly new land good 962 Acres, Mount Hutt, good house and 200 Acres, Buccleuch, subdivided, house, stable ••  , . , j woolshed stable; all in good order 404 Acres, Elgin, heavy and light land, 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, subdivided, well watered; house, Tancred Street, Ashburton stable, shed and sheep yarda 900 Acres, Fairfield, thoroughly improved 1800 Acres, Newlands; subdivided and well 155 „ Tinwald watered, improved j good house, 1200 Acres, Doric, subdivided into eight stable, and granary paddocks; 12 stall stable and chaff 112 Acres, Hinds house, hut; all sown down in English 87 Acres, Alford Forest Road grass this year 80 Acres, Elgin 400 Acres, Barrhill, subdivided; seven 122 Acres, Hinds roomed house, stable, trap house, etc 596 Acres, Hmds 660 ASi-es, Rangitata South; subdivided, 100 Acres, Cairnbrae five roomed house, stable, granary, 1693 Acres, Rangitata woolshed, sheep yards, etc 550 Acres, Lauriston, well fenced, subdi -545 Acres near Pendarves, subdivided, vided, land of good quality, stable, 4 well watered, house, grain store, and roomed house, thoroughly improved all necessary outbuildings 500 Acres, Westerfield 45 Acres, Tinwald 495 Acres, Coldstream, Hmds 512 Acres, Ruapuna, subdivided, well 2100 Acres, Alford Forest, good sheep watered, with house, stable, blaok- country smith's shop 500 Acres, Lyndhurst, thoroughly im -290 Acres, Winchmore, subdivided, house proved of six rooms 520 Acres, Seaview, first-class agricultural 169 Acres, Lismore Leasehold;"] house, land with every improvement, stable, chaff and trap housed D.THOMAS, Ashburton



ifer^ Consumption. MjKtk Don't think that con- QIPPi' sumption strikes a sud« ffl^ den blow, "Hil» It doesn't. It creeps its way along. It comes like a thief in the night, carefully, cautiously but surely. First it is a little cough; then a little hacking cough; then & little loss in weight; then a harder and more persis tent cough; then fever and night sweats. A little htter bleeding commences and the disease has a strong grasp. Stop the disease while it is yet creeping. You can if you will. Stop it with Hub's ES3 - S ■ Of Cod Liver Oil and Creasote. Ths most certain and effective lung bealof pjaiie; . it. heals the inflamed lui^s, stops tho coughing and^' £ night sweats, assists the diges- ' tivo organs to properly assimi- J/m3 late foot, und adds flesh and strength. & No need lor you to go on coughing, stop it to-day. j» n Price 2/6 and 4/6. «J| "it's Famous." SB Have any of youb Nei&hbours Told I You that the Greatest Sale of Reliable Cycles ever< hel^ in New Zealand is under way at Johii Obb anp Co.'s, sole New Zea land agents for the,celebrated easy running Waverley Cycles. In order to celebrate th« v sale of 1000 Waverley Cycles, John Obk and Co. are offering six Ladies' and six Men's Machines at the extremely low price of £16 10s, complete with lamp and boll. These are not old model machines, but the Latest 1902 Waverleys, and as this offer only remains open tor two weeks you cannot afford to delay. Tho Waverley is no new machine of which you know nothing but one that has stood the test of time and weae, and there are. hundreds of Waverleys in use at the-present, time which have been ridden by their fortunate owner* many thousands of miles over all kinds of country, good and bad, at a cost of next to nothing for repairs. Bear this in mind, the sale only lasts two weeks. . Among remedies for Coughe, Colds and all Bronchial Complaints, TUSSICTTEA undoubtedly holds the premier position. STANDISH AND PEEECE : Photographers under the Eoyal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio High Street, Christchurch. At this season everybody is liable to Coughs and Colds. Avoid all danger by taking TUSSICPEA. Obtainable from all chemists. Messrs Fletcher Bros.. are offering £5 Eeward to anyone who can prove that their Defiance* Butter which they are selling at Is per lb., is not the same quality and. brand as what is being sold at Is 3d per lb. by another firm in Ashburton. They do this on account of some unprincipled person spreading a report that their butter is of an inferior quality to that which is being sold ! at Is 3d per lb, which they can prove is not i so Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful. Worm Worriers—are a safe and surf remedy, ia Is boxes j sold everywh.ere