The Pillar-Box Case.

SENTENCE ON AN EXPERT AME RICAN CRIMINAL.

An extraordinary ssory was told concern ing the criminal exploits of a smartly dresjed American named Henry Conrad, aims Fisher, who was sentenced at the Old Bailey a few days ago for conspiring to rob pillar-boxes. While a postman named Bradley was daring a pillar-box in Copt hall Avenue, E.C., one Saturday in Sep tember Conrad came up and said that when posting two letters just previously he had accidentally dropped half a sovereign into the pillar-box. The postman was searching the box when a man dressed as a painter came along carrying a paint-brush, anil as he passed he smeared the keys which were hanging in the lock of the box. He apolo gised for what he had done, and offered to wipe the paint off the keys. In doing so the postman noticed the man attempt to take an impression of a key on a piece of wax enclosed in a box. Conrad meanwhile kept the postman in conversation, but per ceiving that his suspicions were aroused he walked off and commenced to run. He was followed and seen to throw something away, which proved to be a piece of wax bearing upon it an impression of a key. The second man escaped, but Conrad was arrested, and subsequently he was identi fied as the man who had done exactly the same thing at a pillar-box in Islington, on September 11 or September 12, when he made the same pretence as to the loss of a half-sovereign. Mr Birou, who prosecuted, said that Conrad was found guilty of forgery in America, in 1895, but escaped from custody and came to England. Here, also, he soon got into trouble, and was sentenced to six months' imprisonment for house-breaking by means of a false key. On his release he was rearrested and extradited to America, where he served three years' hard labour Oomiug to England again he joined a gang ut' expert criminal*, whose operations con sisted of robbing letter boxes by means of keys obtained by wax impressions. They selected letter-boxes clone to the offices of stockbrokers and bankers, where valuable securities and cheques were likely to have been posted. The stolen cheques were dealt with in an ingenious manner. They were cashed through, a confederate, after excellent forged copies of them had been made, to be subsequently posted to the persons to whom the cheques were origin ally addressed. A considerable sum of money was obtained in this way. In one case a bookmaker lost from a letter he had posted two cheques for JS'OOO. A detective stated that Conrad had been a thief all his life, and the Recorder, in passing sentence of two years' hard labour, said he regretted he was unable to make it more severe. The postman Bradley was afterwards called into the witness-box, and, through the Recorder, commended by the jury for his smartness. The Recorder added that Bradley had done the public a good service in bringing a dangerous criminal to justice, and he hoped it would not be long before he was promoted to the private inquiry depart ment of the Post Office. He directed that he should receive a reward of S3. CASE AGAINST THE LADY FAILS. Mr Curtis Bennett again had beforo him at Marylebone the case of Rachel Elizabeth j Hurd, a lady, of middle age, attired in j black, who refused to give her age, occupa tion, or address, and was charged with being in the unlawful possession of a sum of £401 10s in gold, which was believed to be the proceeds of robberies alleged to have been commiiteed by a man named Conrad, then awaiting trial at the Old Bailey on the charge of conspiring to rob pillar letter boxes in the city. The evidence given showed that between May 6 and 8 last the sum of .£4OO was de posited at the Bayswater Branch of the South-Western Bank, half that sum being paid in jointly by the accused and a man giving.the name of Mr Hurd, and the other half by the latter alone. On September 30 accused presented at the bank two de posit receipts, nnd having signed them she was handed the whole of the sum of ,£IOO. Sac then left the bank and entered a cab with two gentlemen, and as they were i about to drive off Detective-Sergeant Burch stopped the vehecle and took accused into custody. At the police station one of the gentlemen produced the money. Detective-Inspector McCarthy stated j that he had been unable to obtain any trace of accused's address, and he was afraid he could not offer any further evidence beyond giving the Court some information as to her character. Mr Grain (defending) objected to it be ing given. Mr Curtis Bennett said in any event he j should not order the money to be given up ; | he should leave prisoner to bring an action against the Chief Commissioner of Police, when she would be able to show her title to it. Mr Grain said sbo would adopt that remedy at the earliest possible moment if a certain event happened, he strongly ob jected, however, to the police evidence as to character.

The magistrate replied that character must be a great factor in such a case. If, for instance, he knew her to be a convicted thief, and found her in possession of a large sum of money, it would be reasonable to in quire into her character. Inspector McCarthy said fiere was no conviction against the accused in this coun try. Mr Curtis Bennett: What 1 shall do is to discharge accused, tut make no order as to the money. Mr Grain said he was in a position to call two witnesses to show that the- money was in the bank as far hack as January last.

THE ASHBURTON GUABDIAN : FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1902

Printed iand published by Thomas Hancox for the Proprietor, Kobkbt ißsm., at his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Askbur. ton. FRIDAY, December 5, 1902,



/J8) Jt is §ood. n WJI Jt is a sure and quicft \S remedy for many . \ II t&ings. SBowel disorders, I fe §tomaes troubles, j'« . i/ ailments of tde Sidneys i ' / and SBladder. VWolfe's V h ■\ Jt 6elps in eases of I fu] fßfieumatism. 1J |j Jr e?ears $<? ZBhod— 1 j\ tdrougd tde Sidneys. I g)on'£ oreee/?? a/iy frw\\\ substitute, you must s\t \\ i . /«y ] \ fv.// <7e^ ?5^ qenume. jfY j '^... ,/7^ BUSINESS NOTICES To the Electors of Ash burton. Another Man in the field. J« Ii« MIGrGrS, PAINTER, ! of Tanored Street, XT AS decided to stand on the Liberal platform, and would solicit your support and patronage in all branches of the Painting and Decorating Trade. Pictures Framed. Sign-writing a specialty. Call and see the latest in PAPERS. , WANTED, QEVERAL LADIES about to purchase Summer Shoes to have a look at our WINDOW DISPLAY of this season's Foot-wear. OUR LEADING LINES at 8s lid and 11s 6d have the snap and style which always appeals to the feminine taste. D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, Burnett Street. Hote— Discount Coupons for Cash. MUSIC Singing, Piano, & Harmony MR J. GILLIES -Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperti Muthod). Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Fratikfort a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations m the various Musical Colleges. Term datea from the first lesson. 10 152 H. A. FLOWER, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, EAST STREET. A CHOICE Assortment of G.8.D., Loewe, and other makes of Pipes in stock. Cigarette Holders, Pouches, Pocket Knives, Hait Brushes and Combs, in endless varieties Slazenger's Tennis Balls and Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15 for 6d. Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWBE. (late F Clark's Tobacconist. COALS! COALS COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. npHIS is Canterbury's Best-Coal. Every JL Householder should sive money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TRY IT ! ' TRY IT ! TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. price—i7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. Newman's Livery StaMes, (Behind Somerset Hotel), Ashburton. J NEWMAN 'desires to thank his • Customers for their patronage in the past and to solicit a continuance of tl.e same in the future. In order to keep pace with his growing business he has just had built several new vehicles. Horses and Traps always on hire. Best accommodation for visitors from town or country. Wedding and Picnic Parties caiered for. Charges Moderate. J. NEWMAN, Proprietor. 11 209 Massey-Harris Bicycles TO THE FRONT AGAIN. AT the Invercargill Sports, held on November 10th, they secured I, 2, 3 in every event on the programme. This is the greatest record in the Austra lasian Colonies, and was never kniwn before. Call and inspect our latest Models, which are built for strength and speed. Bicycle Depot—EAST STREET. Agent-J. aORDON.



SOMKTHING WRONG. j This is the time of year when health chan- ' ges are most noticeable. During the winter I months the system has become surcharged one way and another, and many of the prin cipal organs get congested. In point of fact, this is a time when the liver gives trouble, and people show ifc by getting at- ; tacks of biliousness, sick headaches, ccmsti- ■ i pation, and other stomach ailnieni s. If you 1 find there's something wrong with you try Nature's own remedy—lmpey's May Apple, the ideal family medicine. It is extracted from the vegetable kingdom, and is scien tifically compounded. It is the most ef fective remedy for all complaints of the stomach, liver and kidneys. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 2s 6d per bot tle, or post free from Sharland and Co. (Ldt), Wellington. a The Tailoring Trade Dispute —The secretary of the Tailors' Union objected in Court that Craighead and Berryman put far more work in suits than ordinary (Christchurch) tailoring. Manufacturer's agents'explain that Craighead and Berry man's linings have to be made and imported specially, being better quality than usually sold. They have just engaged several extra experienced man to cope with the rush of orders. Craighead and Berryman pay extra for both labour and material because their motto is " Satisfaction." Up-to-date suits from £3 10s. New summer hats, shirts, ties, boots, etc., just opened. Compare prices ! Observe the quality!—-(Advt.)



The Ideal Vulcanised Tyre holds practic ally every New Zealand record, is guaran teed for 12 months and can be supplied and fitted to your Cycle withoiit any additional cost. The Leader Tyre is our second grade line, manufactured by Ideal Tyre Coy, Christchurch and Melbourne, and are guaranteed for 6 months, and is an ab solutely good and reliable Tyre.—(Advt.)



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 eachene means a profit with hardly any work. Send for our catalogue . We sell on cash or time payments, and can give yoa real assistance when you need it. The advice and help of our expert always at your service. We keep the best of every thing for the poultry yard.—-Advt.



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BUSINESS NOTICES. J FARMS ! FARMS i FARMS _FAK,MS K.£\ ACEBS of Land aa good ns any in ts\J New Zealand. Very suitable for Dairying. Half a mile from a Faotory. Can be bad cheap, and on easy terms. 314 Acres of Land. Good little farm, situated 14 miles from Ashburton. Low price and easy terias. 10 Acres (999 years lease). Good bouse, nice garden. Situated near Anama schoool. Anxious to Bell. 350, 75, 120, 40 good land. Three miles from town. May be sold as a whole or separately. Owner willing to take a low price and easy terms. I have also a number of other Farms and Town Properties on my books for sale at low prices. Having- Money to Lend on First and Second Mortgage, I can arrange excep tional terms for any of the above. IMPLEMENTS. I have the most up-to-date Farm Machi nery in the market. Kindly call.at the Implement Depot, Tancred street, and inspect for yourselves. W. STOJSTER. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. TTTWERY description of Merchandise and JEJ Farmers' Eequisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. We have just received new season's supply of WOOLPACKS (in all sizes), SEAMING TWINES, MANURES, TURNIP AND RAPE SEEDS. Clients are requested to book their re quirements as early as possible to avoid disappointment, and we also advise your making personal enquiry re prices before promising orders elsewhere. T. F. GIBSON Manager All Young Housewives should begin during the first week of married life to practice economy—domes tic economy. Some young women think that it is only by curtailing their drapery bills that they can be thrifty. They can do more, for there is a saving to be made on the tea bill. THOSE WHO BUY STJRATUSA TEA SAVE MONEY. Suratura is a rich, strong Tea, and less of it is required to brew a given quantity of liquor than any other brand. Suratura is pure, honest Ceylon Tea, and is guaran teed not blended with Indian, China, or any cheap or inferior Teas. Retail Prices,— Suratura A quality—ls $d per lb Suratura B quality—ls lldper lb Suratura D quality—2s 2d per lb Suratura X quality—2s 6d^per lb Procurable from — John Orr and Co., A shburton. J. W. Lill, Dunsandel J. R. Carey, Fairton D. Miller and Co., Hinds MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. -REGISTERED TEACHER OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description, j Latest Music by every mail. Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's Sewing Machines. The Latest and Best. The only Sewing Machine that does not fail in any point£ Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes' Arasenes, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist. TO Those about to marry, and to those already married. Study economy by purchasing your furniture at W. & M. Baker's Warehouse, Havelock Street. Just received, a consignment of Wicker Chairs in latest shapes and designs; also '' Bamboo Tables. In stock all kinds of bed steads and bedding ; Suits of drawing and I diniug-room furniture made to order at | moderate prices. Best workmanship and j materials Only this season's Tweeds sold. HP ATT f\T2 Q Burnett JL A. JL JUUXIn • Street. H. McSHERRY, "OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. ITS what you do, not what you say you are going to do, that counts. Been promising yourself a new suit for some time maybe. Well ! Keep your promise now and come along to us, right away. We'ie ready. —Mitchell & Turner, Outfitters FURNITURE. —Go to Strange's for variety and best value.



BUSINESS NOTICES , WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 nofTE Shall be represented at fie Chriatohurch 'and Timaru Auobion Sale?, and have made satisfactory arrangements for risposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Asbburton Stores, and sent on to either Christchurch or Timara, free of all oharges except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direot 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 :~Priedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at ■" Lowest Eates. ! The Season's Saleslhave|been fixed as follows :— i Christchurcli. Timaru. f December 11th, 1902. December 3rd, 1902. January 16th, 1903. January 13th, 1933. February 19th, 1903. February 25tb5 1903. FRIEDLAm)EE, BROS., LTD. ■ i LaCCS. SILK BLOUSES, EEAL LACE GOODS. (^oiCC Sprillol WASHING BLO^SES LACE COLLARETTES WHITE APRONS, LACE TIES NOVELTIES HPLLAND APRONS, RUFFLES. UNDERSKIRTS. Now " ' Showing in New and i Up-to-Date Drapery, at g MITCHELL<& SUNSHADES TURNER'S D^ST COATS,! UMBRELLAS, JACKETS, hosiery, Burnett Street, mantles gloves, Warehouse. bibbons TRIMMINGS, MILLINERY FURNITURE SALE. "|"NCONSEQ'UENCE OF OUR RECENT LOSS BY FIRE W E WANT MONE V, so have determined to sell the whole of our large stocks of Household Furnishings at great reductions, (Regardless of Cost.) A numt er of slightly damaged articles at your own price. """■""' "■"■■««■» Dinner 'Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom Sets, Jugs, Vases, Orna - . ments, Etc., (almost given away.) &HU. Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Rugs, Mats, Bedsteads, Bed ding, Chaira, Drawing Room and Dining Room Suites, GiaS SWare. Couches, etc., all reduced. i , y n 1,, ,„ 1,, (In fact, no reasonable offer will be refused.) A lot of Bamboo Poles and Blind Rollers at Half Price. T. H. UN DRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Etc. Tancred Street. Old'premißesnezt Building Society Office, and at new Hall,;next Claridge's Stables. WOOL. WOOf^ 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 beenjfixed as under, viz :— CHRISTCHURCH— TIMARU— DECEMBER 11th, 1902. ' DECEMBER 3rd, 1902 JANUARY 16th, 1903. JANUARY 13th, 1903 FEBRUARY 19th, 1903. 1 FEBRUARY 25th, 1903 I shall be represented both at Christchurch and Timaru. WOOL FOR CHRISTCHURCH to be consigned—MATSON AND CO., Addington, account D. Thomas. WOOL FOR 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, I ASHBURTON. : P U jTE~iTE~ErD 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 0B GRAIN, And will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply BEST RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BEST I 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 D .THOMAS, ASHBURTON



BUSINESS NOTICES. CHARLES BEECH, TANCBED STEEET, ASHBUETON. MY TEA ROOM is centrally situated and Hot Pies can be had at any time. Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Small goods a specialty. Try Montgomerie's Malt Digestiv Bread—Bermaline. 8 20 Removal Cheap Boot Sale. TH OMAS YOUNG THCTISHES to > remind his numerous TT friends and the public that he has removed to the shop lately occupied by Mr Nokes, in East Street, next to the Bank of New Zealand, where he will continue hia Boot Sale until the 10th of November. Two shillings in the Pound off all sales for cash. i Why do you go about in pam when you can get your Boots made at T. Young to fit your feet. Repairing done with despatch. I T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop. East Street, Ashburton. Don't Forget nrO Call at AEGYLE BEOS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPOET, } NEWCASTLE, ( Coal always ; and C on hand. MOUNT SOMEES ) Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. •TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havblock Stbekt. GOLD MEDAL. The McCormick Reaper & Binder | (LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) "OTAS again awarded the Gold {Medal at the Christohurch Show, thus winning the highest honours given for Machinery two years in succession. The Excelsior Cultivator secured ■ the Silver Medal. 1 McCormick Daisy Reaper was Highly Commended. Morrow, Bassett AND CO. Wills Street, Ashburton. | I M. PRIEST, Manager j I New and Second-hand Furniture and Clothing HAVING in stock a large assortment of new and second-hand Furniture' of every description, Crockeryware and Clothing, the same is being sold at low.est prices. . Choice assortment of Toilet Ware just opened out. 'i Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged, H. W. ROBINSON. TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10289 Nearly three score years and ten, and a sufferer for a long period from Rheumatism and Piles, but finds a cure at last in Plantekoa. Taiti, Lower Hutt, Feb. 3,1902 Dear Sir,— I HAVE been a great sufferer for many years from Rheumatism and Piles. I have been treated by doctors, and have also used countless medicines, without success. I can say that through using PLANTEKOA and PLANTEKOA OINTMENT, I have at last found a cure, and this is really wonder ful, considering my age. With reference to the Ointment I have used it for all kinds of skin troubles, burns, scalds, cracked hands, etc., with the best of results, and I can honestly recommend any one to use thesa articles^ for in my years of experience I have never seen their equal.— I am, yours etc., M. A. Saul. Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for it. - JACKSON, Agent. Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. EUROPEAN AGENCY. (Established 1814.) WE wish to open accounts with allbona fide Colonial Buyers .who are not already on our books, and on receiving precise details of their exact requirements, we shall be pleased to forward quotations for any European or^inerican goods. Our reference books contain several million names, and our extensive connection enables us to make special terms with the most suitable wholesale manufacturers of each class of goods, so that even after add ing our shipping commission of 1£ to 5 per cent, (according to amount) our prices still compare favourably with those of the manufacturers. We supply goods, made specially to any style, quality or price j and on receipt of indent, with full and clear instructions, and remittance of cash, or produce to cover our knowledge of the trade enables us to place the order at once in the best hands, and the goods are promptly forwarded. We make up sample cases of most goods from £5 upwards j and as we utiliso our long experience in choosing such goods as are most likely to suit the market for which they are intended, we confidently recom mend buyers to order these sample cases, for by doing so they will obtain the latest and most taking novelties. Consignments of produce receive careful attention, and we give advances to any extent. Prompt and painstaking attention to the interests of correspondents, together- with exceedingly moderate charges, and plain and straightforward dealings, have enabled us to maintain for the greater part of a century, a reputation which we value too much to allow it .to be tarnished by the unsatisfactory execution of a single trans action. Address:—■ William Wilson and Sons, Merchants & Manufacturers' Agents, 25, Abchurch Lane, London, E.C. Correspondence invited. ' SUPPORT Local Industry. —We have opened up Ashburton Woollen Mills Hosiery and Blankets, which compare very favourably with other makes for quality and prioe.—Grant and Moobe.



National Mortgage & Agency Company. NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND., LIMITED. Capital subscribed ... £1,000,000 Paid and Called Up ... £200,000 Eeserve Fund ... ... ,£32,500 npiHE above Company beg to notify to JL their Clients and the Public that it has been decided to add to their business a COMMISSION AND AUCTIONEERING DEPARTMENT, and will from the Ist October last be prepared to undertake Sales by Auction or Private Treaty of LAND, LIVE STOCK, WOOL, FROZEN MEAT, Etc., Placed in their hands for Sale. The Department will be under the charge of Mr H. S. Boura, who will act as Auc tioneer, nnd those entrusting us with their business will have the benefit of his practi cal experience, and may rely upon every care and attention being given and best results obtained. Mr Bourn will attend at Addington each Wednesday, filso at other country Stock Sales, which will be notified by advertisement prior to the dates of the regular fixtures. ASHBURTON. We have pleasure in notifying to our clients in the Ashburton district and the public that as from the 2nd December next Mr Bourn will attend at the Ashburton, Tinw-ald and Methven regular fixtures. We shall be pleased to receive entries from time to time for these sales. Arrangements have been made with Mr Alex, Hewson to receive particulars of stock for sale, and he will be in attendance at the yards on the morning of the Sales to receive stock. Particulars of business placed in his hands will have our prompt attention In connection with the above we are pre pared to make Cash Advances against Live Stock and Produce placed in our hands for Sale, either in the LOCAL MARKET or for shipment to London or elsewhere. G. F. MARTIN, Manager. H. S. BOURN, Auctioneer. WOOL SEASON 1902-3. Local Sales 2nd Sale Thursday, nth December. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE and AGENCY COMPANY of N.Z;, Ltd., having made special arrangements at their Addington Stores to receive and show Wool, are now prepared to receive Clips for the season's sales.. Please consign wool for local sale, — "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Adding ton." Note—Wool for direct shipment consign, "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Lyttel ton." 11243 BUSINESS NOTICES. To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S CANTERBURY Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) DIRECTORY, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL ; APRIL 1903 : « (SECOND YEAR OF PUBLICATION.) T^EMY Bvo. size, containing over 1000 pages, together with numerous Maps, corrected to date, the whole handsomely bound in cloth, gilt lettered. Price, if ordered before publication, 10s 6d „ After publication, 12s 6d. Stone, Son & Co. < PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS, Dunedin and Wellington. 10 293 WOOL. WOOL. Christchurch Sale Dates. FIRST SALE —THURSDAY, November 20th. SECOND SALE — THURSDAY, Decem ber 11th THIRD SALE-FRIDAY, January 16th, 1903 FOUBTH SALE—THURSDAY, February 19th, 1003 H. MATSON & CO. j'-VFFER their services to the Wool growers of the Ashburton County. They will make Cash Advances, free of Com i mission, at Lowest Rates of Interest, against Wool placed in their hands for Sale during the ensuing season. Consign Wool to — "MATSON'S, Addington." All single Bales, such as Locks, Pieces, mixed Fleeces, etc., consign to "MATSON'S, Christohurch." To Sheep Growers & Owners. We should be glad if those who have Sheep to Sell, or wish to buy, wouldforward particulars to us, and prices required " Subject to sales," or make your wants known to us. With our large connection extending over the whole of New Zealand We feel confident that we are in a position to effect many Sales Either to you or for you We shall be pleased to receive consign' ments of Stock at the Addington Market, and samples of "Grain, during the coming season. Correspond with us. H. MATSON AND CO. 164, CASHEL STREET Christehurch ST. GEO B v i- 1. JAMS. Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. A NOTHER shipment of Japanese China A- Cups and Saucers to hand. We are clearing them as before at 6s per dozen Call early at Carson and Go's



BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STBEET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhaager, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. BAKER BROS. Complete Furi-letl-tntf** i | If you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere. ' A "TTTE have the pleasure Jto notify out Clients that we are now in the position to supply them with these celebrated Fertilisers at— «£4 12s 6d per ton on Trucks at i . • .■ j Islington and Smithfield. Results Prove that they are the Best & Cheapest to use. QUALITY AND ANALYSIS REMAIN AS BEFORE.——— Islington Clients have won the Highest Honours at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations for Roots and Grain exhibited at their Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions. NICOLL BROS. DISTRICT AGENTS, i . ASHBUETON. TO SPEING CLEANERS.—Our Oil cloths and Linoleums are prettier and | better value than ever, and as for Curtains, | Cretonnes, and Muslins, you should just see them.—Mitchell and Turner, The Drapers. WHY not try Meteor's Zealandia Boot Store for Boots and Shoes Great value at Mellor'a. WANTED' Known - Special Value in Boots and Shoes at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store CASK for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henry Garneb's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. WANTED KNOWN.-That J, Moison will give a good discount for one month, beiDgji over-stocked, and to make room for summer Boots and Shoes, which are arriving shortly of all the best English, American, and Colonial makes. As usual, J. M. does the best repairs,. and at oncei uses nothing but the very best sold leather. Next Courthouse, Ashburton. PATTY Pan baking powder, the grea novelty, two patty tins for nothing From all Grocers. FOE Summer Wear—Gent's fancy can vas Boots and Shoes, very attractive* 7s per pair. Call and inspect.—Grant and Moore. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold ail grocers. WANTED Known—That we are sole agents for the N.Z. Acetylene Gas lighting Company. Carbide quoted in lib to 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylene lighting.—Habdley Bros. 10102 IT is a well-known fact that Jas Mellor can give much better value in Boots and Shoes than any other Shop in Ashburton. SHEEP Shears! Sheep Shears! T.U.S and 8.8.A., 3s 6d; Turkey and Wash ita Stones at prices that cannot be beaten. —Hardley Bkos. I . • SUMMER Necessities.—Now that warm weather is at hand, we have provided on more than usually lavish scale, for the comfort and pleasure of our customers.— Mitchell & Turnse The Drapers. FOE Holiday Season—Good range of Gladstone Bags, Portmanteaus, and Brief Bags at Grant and Moose's. IF you want real good Boots then, try Mellob's, the ch<"**-Qst Shop in Ash burton. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. , WANTED KNOWN — Farmers' Good Shooter Boots only 10s 6d. Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. JUST fancy Mellor is Selling his Boots and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. WANTED Known—Better value than ever in Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. __ _ J' UST landed ex '• Delphic "and "Mam ari'," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware* which we are 1 offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Carson and Co ' WHAT prize takers toso&s. use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty ; HENEYGAENEE, late Woollen Mills, gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a trial. 9 8 WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots and Shoes at Jas. Mellor's, Tancred Street.