A Prohibition Pean.

What can it mean P Yes it is done ! The battle's fought, the victory's won. We will not boast in our own might, 'Twas God that helped us win the fight. Long, long ago we raised the shout, . We'll blot this liquor traffic out. We tried before, but tried'in vain, But vith God's help we tried again. He made its victim? stop and think; Then vote against the demon drink, He made the sober men forsee The danger to their progeny. j He saw the evils of this trade, He beard the groans its victims mad c, He answered prayers that upward went Unto his throne, by good men sent. He saw the drunken husbands die, With weeping mothers standing by. t He saw good parents quite undone By drinking habits ot their son ' 'Tis faith and prayer that makes us bold j " Vengeance is mine " He said of old. Widows and orphans I will save, And keep them from the drunkard's grave. What matters it how many fight j Against us, if our cause is right. The Lord of Hosts He will prevail, Though all the powers of Hell assail. —Farmer.

The Go-ahead Business Man.

SOME OF THE GREAT SECRETS OF

SUCCESS,

The business world is a great sieve, in which men are being incessantly shaken and sifted, the little follows dropping through and the big ones remaining on top.

This winnowing process is remorseless, and every ambitious man ever on the alert for new devices for so increasing his personal value that he shall not go through the sieve. No more doing business in " the good old way"—hang out your sij;n, tilt bad', and wait for business to come to you.

It is only a quarter of a century, or even less, since the wise men who undertook to tell how every one might be successful laid all their emphasis on the cardinal virtues— honesty, sobriefcy.trnthfulness.aud industry. But before long increasing competition, called for increased equipment". The car dinal virtues, though just as necessary as ever, had to be reinforced by education and, if possible, by practical expertnoss In some one department of industry,

Nor is it sufficient to 1 c capable; you must seem co The old-rohool moralists loved to impress upon our youthful minds the Latin inolto - " Esse non videri " ; the new school says—" Esse et videri."

The modern business man who must suceed by his own efforts studies how he may pro duce the best impression on those whom he approaches, how he may make the most of himself. He aims to be both businesslike and agreeable, and especially does he take care to appear always vigorous.

Many an honest fellow ha 3 followed all his life the wise maxims taught him in youth—to be sober, truthful, and indus trious—only to be painfully surprised at finding himself in later life no nearer suc cess than at the start. He is still drudging in some inferior position, with a very small salary, and likely to get less as he grows older. He has neglected mind training, probably never thought of it. It is a large subject. Tho fundamental principle of mind training is this:—You can make what you will of yourself, if you will only try hard enough. Every desirable and helpful tendency may be developed -, every undesirable and injurious one may be checked or eradicated.

The shy and timid can learn to be brave and self-reliant ,• the slow to be quick and quick to be sure; the rareless to ba syste matic ; the tactless to be tactful; the taciturn to be eloquent, and the loquacious to be discreet; and so on through the list. By eteinnl vigilance every ni'in can solve his i wn "personal equation," and he can do thiso ly through the study and practice of mental training.

Are you naturally vivacious anlfolha t;ve? Beware lest you appear too flighty for reliability in business. Are you inclined to be taciturn ? A business man must learn to be ".a good talker." Are you shy and reserved ? People will crush your prospects with that awful epithet, " cold."

It is a mistake for any one to assume that his individuality is fixed and un changeable ; it is merely a question of which side of his composite heredity shall be uppermost, and in that his will has a sovereign choice. He can exalt the best that is in him and put down the worst, or vice versa—it is only a question of trying hard enough.

The day is past when a man can expect to wait modestly forother3 to seek him out and push him forward, -just because he has exhibited all the cardinal virtues.

The world does not care what you are, what you know, what you. can do, or what you expect to do ; its only interest is—What are you doing ? And if what you are do ing is something which the world wants and which it can't get better elsewhere, and if you can compel the world to recog nise that fact, then it will gladly give you the best it has in return for what you do for it.

In these days it is no disgrace for any man, however high his station, to advertise himself or his goods. Nor is it well to be backward in asking for what one wants. '• To him that knocketh it shall be opened " —especially if he seems likely to kick the door in. If you want a certain position, go for it, and get all your friends to help you. The doors to th« Temple of Success are twofold; on one side is inscribed " Push " on the other " Pull."

Aim to keep your, mind pliable, especially as you grow oUler. One reason why business "men are pre judiced against employing men over thirty is that most men grow stiff in their minds long before they get stiff in their joints. One should cultivate the habit of looking on all sides of every question, of being quick to see.all its relations and suggestions ; one should be receptive to new ideas, scru tinise them carefully and adopt those which are best.

Look out for ruts. Keep moving. Ac tion and inter-action are life, for life is positive; stagnation is the oncoming of death,

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancoi,, , for the Proprietor, Robert Bull, afc his ! Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbux>» ton. TUESDAI, December 30, 1802,



/)8) Jt is §ood. f /WJft is a sure and quick \S remedy for many . I II things, SBowel disorders, 1 hi Stomaed troubles, I I] ailments of tde Sidneys B ' and 351 adder. I Wolfe's \ Sednappsl V Jt fieips in eases of 1 Rdeumatism. £ | Jt clears tfje 53100 d— 1 \\ tdrougf) tde Sidneys. I n§sS^ ZDon't aeeept any p^JJ \\ substitute, you must /-. \ pJj get tde genuine, fc;



F. STEPHENSON. FOE, SALE. npHE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES:— Acre, Hampstead; with Dwelling of 6 rooms, bath room, etc. Neatly laid out. Owner leaving district. Price low Dwelling of 7 rooms, every convenience and i acre, Cameron Street West; good position. Terms easy. I 4 Acre, near Woollen Factory, and j Dwelling of 4 rooms. A good invest ment, Hatnpstead.—f Acre, well stocked with j fruit trees and nicely laid out, con- 1 taining Dwelling of 5 rooms, wash house, stable, and other outbuildings. Must be sold. Owner leaving the district. i Acre, East Belt, containing Dwelling of 8 rooms, Wash-house, Stable, etc. Price low. .... i Acre, Burnett Street, nicely laid out with fruit trees; dwelling of 5 rooms. A very valuable property. Ho Reasonable Offer Refused. Easy terms can be arranged for any oi the above Broker for Taylor's Stream Coal and Lime Co. Shares on application. 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, ■'.:•- ASHBUKTON. BUSINESS NOTICES. MUSIC Singing, Piano, & Harmony MB, J. GILLIES Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frantfort a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term date 3 from the first lesson. 10 152



TEA DRINKING Is a Good Habit If you drink good Tea, THEEE are plenty of Teas on the market, bat if you study your health and the health of the family, you will drink no other , but Suratura Tea It is pure, honest Tea, with all the good ness of good tea. It has that something ' which distinguishes it from all other teas, ' It is strong, rich, and fragrant. It is a per fect Ceylon Tea, just as perfect as nature \ and man's best efforts can make it. Suratura ' is guaranteed not blended with Indian, ' China, or any cheap or inferior teas. Retail Prices — Suratara A quality—ls 8d 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., Ashburtoa. J. W. Lill, Dunsandel J. E. Carey, Fairton D. Miller and Co., Hinds MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. 13 EGISTEEED TEACHEE 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 does not fail in any point. Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes Arasenes, etc. , TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her , balist. ' KERB, BROS. WISH to remind their Customers and the Public that they have removed to their Shop opposite Mail Office and three doors above their old place. KERE BROS, j Burnett Street. Oh, Yes ! Oh, Yes ! TWTOW is the time for Brass and Enam jS elled PRESEEVING PANS. SANDOW'S DEVELOPERS and D«ni bells (Sandow will be here on 24th inst.) Good Cycle Covers at 12s 6d, fitted, guaran teed for 6 months. The Cheapest Shop in Ashburton for Ironmongery and Cooking Utensils.—G. MEDDINS, The People's Ironmonger. i



Those of our readers intending to buy a Christmas or New Year present, should give Fletcher Bros, a call, as during De cember they are giving 2s in the £ discount off all platedware, clocks, and cutlery, so that anyone studying econony, should see their stock, and get prices before buying elsewhere



' 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 without any additional cost- The Leader Tyre is our second grade line, manufactured by Ideal Tyre Cot, Christchurch and Melbourne, and are guaranteed for 0 months, and is an ab solutely good and reliable Tyre,—(Advt.)



Sanbeb and Sons Eucalypti Extract— Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diplo ma at the International Exhibition. Am sterdam ; acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the globe. That the crude, jeuinous oils, which are now foisted upon the public under the name of Fucalypti Extracts, may not be mistaken for Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Euca lypti Extract, we state -.—lt is proved by tests made by the Medical Clinics ot the Universities afc Bonn and Griefs wald )Prussia), that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and othci substances adherent to primary distillation, will develop the curative properties possessed by the plant, j To avoid ijhe appalling consequences result ing from th application of institutes, etc, in'croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery, internal inflammation, .etc., insist on getting Sandeb and Sons' Pirn« Yo&atile Eu.fi/-j lypti ExTBAOT aa<i be safe, J



BUSINESS NOTICES. The Chrisimas Holiday Season, Picnic Parties Catered for as per Arrange ment. FINE Assortment of Confectionery for the Christmas Season opened out. Eirthday and Wedding Calces made to order. Bread made by Montgomery's and Berma line process. |C. BEECH, Baker & Pastry-cook TANCEED STREET. WANTED KNOWN. T3ASTEURISED Milk, Cream, and Sepa rator Butter from Melrose Dairy, Hamp- Btead, delivered fresh every day in town. My Dairy is always open for inspection to the public. JOHN OLSEN. AROTIiE BBS HAVE on Sale at their Yards, Havelo^k Street, the best Coals and Firewood ON I 1 HE MAEKET. A Trial Solicited. Orders Promptly attended to. T^OICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Stkeet. Christmas Presents. T H 0 M A*S" YOUNG, ULSTER BOOT DEPOT, WISHES to Thank his numerous Customers for their patronage during the Sale, and wishes them a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. He wishes to intimate that each purchaser will receive a beautiful Almanac for 1903. Three subjects to choose from. Address—Next to Bank of New Zealand, East Street, Ashburton FARMS FARMS I HAVE for Sale one of the best Dairy Farms in New Zealand, about 150 acres, \Vatered with natural stream, near a Factory. In fact evorthing is in its favour. A chance rarely met with. Must be sold. Good reasons given for selling. 314 Acres of Lnnd. Good little farm, situated 14 miles from Ashburton. Low price and easy terms. 50 Acres good lend, suitable for dairying, half a nvlo from factory. Can bo had cheap and on easy terms. 150,75,-120.40 Acres good land. Thr,ee miles from town. M-iy be sold %s 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 Morey to Lend on First and Second Mortemge, I can arrange excep tional terms for any of the above. IMPLEMENTS. One good second-hand Woods' Harvester and Binder. One McCormick's second hand. Both guaranteed. In good working order. To be had at a bargain. 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. STOISTYER. JUST ■ i'o' REMIND YOU jjfl H That with every ssil A H worth bought *01HH ~H Cash this monthHß WORD I we are giving a ifl B Christmas Present IH t EUROPEAN AGENCY. | (Established 1814.) WE wish to open accounts with all bona 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 American 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; and pa 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 ; and as we utilise 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 ftr4pr thgse 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 i extent. Prompt and painstaking attention to the interests of correspondents, together witty exceedingly moderate pharges, 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 1 single trans action. Address:— William Wilson and Sons, Ityerphants & Manufacturers' Agents, 25, Abchurch Lane, London, E.C. ' Correspondence invited.



: NEW ARRIVALS : (By the Steannr Rangatira) WE have just received the first con signments of Drugs and Druggists Wares, carefully selected in London by Mr Cambridge. We are now using all new Drugs for dispensing. Entrust us with { your physician's prescriptions, we will dispense" them with care and accuracy, using fresh and pure *drugs in their com pounding. The Popular Vinegar Essence is again m fun supply, Is 6d for a gallon. Sponges.—-The selection is the largest and finest ever shown in Ashburton, prices ranging from Is to 28s each. This quality of sponge is always reserved for the Home trade and seldom exported. Sbarhlet Bottles. — The new design, double size, with a syphon tap for drawing off small quantities of aerated water, also 5000 Sparklets and 500 packages of fruit crystals for making delicious fruit drinks. Photographic Cameras. — The Little Nipper No. 3, quarter plate, latest improve ments, a really good snapshot Camera, holds 12 plates, 10s. For the Babies.—Everything ig Corona tion. Buy the baby a Coronation Dummy or Soother. Costs 9d. Far the best and lightest yet introduced. For the Farmer and Cattle Owner.— We have a useful assortment of instru ments, such as gags and drenching bits for giving medicines. Probangs for choking, noedles for wounds, enemas, etc. For the Ladies—(With apologies fqr placing them last) we flavo received by ss. W&iroate, some of the prettiest novelties to be found in London in per fumery, brush ware, and articles for the Dressing Table and Bath Room. The Ashburton Drug Co., Ltd, J, M, CAMBRIDGE, 12 239 Manager, NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS.' THE fact that the sales of the new Century Soft Rubber Hair Curlers are rapidly increasing is the best proof that this very simple but very effective invention j fills a long felt want. 12 306 ... j



BUSINESS NOTICES^ 1 OVER THE THE WOMEN TEA | ™** TALK CUPS.. /"\1? the pleasures and unpleasant features of Housekeeping and Dressing, and we venturej'to say that a favourite topic just now is The Paradise of Summer Millinery and Dresses, now BEING SHOWN BY MITCHELL & TURNER, THE DRAPERS. WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 ~^^TE Shall be represented at the Christchiirchj and Timaru Auction' Sales, andjhave made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent on to [either Christchurch or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. Clients who wish, to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows — If intended for sale at Christchurch :—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington, If intended for Sale at Timaru:—Mill and Company's Riding, Timaru. If intended for sale at Ashburton :— Friediander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing JRequisites, suppliedjat Lowest Kates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows :— Christchurch. Timaru. January 16th, 1903. | January 13th, H33. February 19th.J1903. February 25th 1903. FRIEDLAKBEB, BROS., LTD. SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS. ANDREW ORR Is Opening Up a (-rand Selection of New Goods for the season I" ATEST Fashions in Dresses Costumes, and Skirts. JLJ 50 Dozen Ladies' Corsets P.D., C.8., W. 8., and other makes Ladies' Black Silk Capes, Jackets, &c New Laces, Insertions in Creme, Paris, and White Colours Ladies' Gloves in endless variety 50 Doz. Ladies' Lawn Pocket Handkerchiefs, lovely goods Ladies' Silk Underskirts, also Alpacas and Grass Cloth Fancy Goods, Belts Chataleine Bags, Picnic Baskets Dressing Cases, Hair Brushes, Combs, Purses, &c, &c. Millinery Department —Style and Fashion up-to-date. Dressmaking Department— Giving universal satisfaction. Fit and Style perfect. Having been appointed Sole Agent in Ashburton for the sale of "MODEL" Paper Patterns, manuiactured in America from designs created by Parisian and American Artists, and sold in connection with the New Idea Journal Large stocks to select from. GENTS' SUITS made to measure. Prices and Fit guaran teed, all that can be desired, ANDREW" ORE.



ii ■iiiinn niM^^^MiTiiir——nnnrfiinwnTniTTril' COALS! COALS COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MAEKET. nnHIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every JL Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heafc, TRY IT 1 TRY IT ! TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. NOTICE The Great Eugene Sandow IS COMING. "VTOW is the time to buy Developers J3I and Spring Grip Dumb-Bells at HARDLEY BROS Newman's Livery Stables, (Rehind Somerget Hotel), Ashhurton. J-" NEWMAN desires to thank his c Customers for their patronage in the past and to solicit a continuance of the same in the future. In order to keep pace with his growing business he has just ha,s built several new vehicles. Horses and Traps always on hire. Best accommodation for visitors from town or country. Wedding and Picnio Parties catered for. Charges Moderate. J, NEWMAN, Proprietor. WANTED Known—That we are sole agenta for the N.Z. Acetylene Gas lighting Company. Carbide quoted in lib to 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylene lighting.—Habdlet Bros. ICUQ2,



BUSINESS NOTICES. FOX j WATCHES, CLOCKS, 1, JEWELLBEY, SILVER AND ELECTEO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO g. jesson, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett_Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty. — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. • FOR 15s 1 dozen Cabinets and one Mato line Enlargement {""NAN BE OBTAINED FEOM MITCHELL, PHOTOGRAPHER. Burnett St. ASHBURTON. Patronised by the Right Hon. E. J. Seddon ; Premier of New Zealand. Work guaranteed within a fortnight from date of return of Proofs. 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, Hair Brushes and Combs, in endless varieties. Slazenger's Tennis Balls and Racquets.. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 16for6d. Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing, H. A. FLOWER, (late F Clark's Tobacconist MRS AINSWORTH, LADIES NURSE, Nursing Home —Eton St., Hampstead. ■ 12 J9J WANTED TO SELL. 3100 Acre, 5 200 to 300 acre dairy farms on very easy terms. Also 277 acres only .£2OO cash required. Apply F. Brooking, Agent, Stratford, Taranaki. ITT ANTED to Let— 300 acre Dairy Farm V* close to School and Factory. Term 4 years. Rent 12s 6d per acre. Purchasing clause if required. Apply at once. - I F. BROOKING, Land Agent Stratford, Taranaki. .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 lowest prices. Choice assortment of Toilet Ware- justr opened out. Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged, H. W. ROBINSON, TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10289 Railway Refreshment Rooms. THE ■ Rooms having been thoroughly renovated right throughout, I am now in a position to cater for all. I have now on tap a special brewed New Zealand Ale, ual to English; made from pure English malt and hops. N.B. As usual, the best brands of Wines and Spirits kept. J. DINEEN, LESSEE. Massey : Harris Bicycles TO THE FRONT AGAIN, AT the Invercargill Sports, held on November 10th, they secured 1, 2, 3 in every event on the programme, j This is the greatest record in the Austra lasian Colonies, and was never known before. Call and inspect our latest Models, which are built for strength and speed. Bicycle Depot-EAST STREET. Agent-J. GORDON. CLAKIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tancred Street, Ashburton. BEST accommodation and attention for Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. F. P. CLARIDGE, - Proprietor, Telephone No. 91. 6 87 Hairdresser by Special Appointment to their Excellencies Lord Onslow, Lord Glasgow and Lord Ranfurly. lies' Cantharides & Rosemary A PREPARATION not to make hair grow on a billiard ball, but this is what it will positively do, Arrest Falling Hair, Invigorate the Weakest Hair, Eradicate Scurf and Dandruff, Impart to the hair that soft and youthful appearance. If you are so troubled do not hesitate in using this infallable remedy. One bottle will convince you of its invigorating power. Procurable from Chemists, Hairdressers, and Storekeepers, or direct from the Sole , Manufacturer, EDWARD ILES, Ladies* and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, 77 Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from^ White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, a,ud. Tw>" ncr, Geraldine. Lit 'xr" " is'"the 1 Li I best is the orp a T> riYJ BEST p 1 J\. Jtt L/Jtl USE NO OTHER Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepeis throughout the colony. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin STRANGE'S Toy and Fancy Bazaar here is causing a sensation.



BUSINESS NOTICES. ' KAYE & CARTER. CHRISTCHURCH, LYTTELTON AND ASHBURTON. . Grain, Seed and Produce, Merchants. OUR representative will be in attend ance on market days at our Office in the Arcade, Ashburton, during the season. We are Cash Buyers of all classes of FARM PRODUCE. Please address correspondence to KAYE and CARTER, Chrisfcchurch. 12 216 GOLD MEDAL. The McCormick Reaper & Binder (LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) ! TTITAS again awarded the Gold Medal at the Christchurch Show, thus winning I the highest honours given for Machinery two years in succession. The Excelsior Cultivator secured! the Silver Medal. McGormick■•> Daisy Reaper was Highly Commanded. , -MorrQ-w. Bass<*tt ■ AND CO. Wills Street, Ashburton. j M. PRIEST, Manager NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND.' LIMITED. Capital subscribed ... £ 1,000,000 > Paid and Called Up ... .£200,000 . Reserve-Fund ,;. u.^. * .£32,500 f¥IHE above Company bog to notify to JL their Clients and the Public that it has been decided 10 add to their business a COMMISSION AND AUCTIONEERING : DEPARTMENT, . i 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 1 -■ The Department will be Tinder the charge of Mr H. S. Bour/3, 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, also at other country Stock Sales, which will be notified by advertisement prior to the dates of the regular fixtures. r "~ ASHii UETorr. — We have pleasure in notifying to our clients iv the Ashburton district and the public that as from the 2nd December next Mr Bouru will attend at the Ashburton, Tin wn Id and Methven regular fixtuies. 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. j 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, — j "NATIONALMORTGAGE, Co., Adding ton." I Note—Wool for direct shipment consign j "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Lyttel" ton." _ 1124 WOOL. WOOL. Christchurch Sale Dates. THIRD SALE-FRIDAY, January 16th, 1903 FOUBTH SALE-THURSDAY, February 19th, 1003 H. MATSON & CO. /■"VFFER their services to the Wool growers of the Ashburton County. They will make Cash ■ Advances, free of Com 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, Christchurch." 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. I Correspond with us. H. MATSON AND CO. 164, CASHEL STREET Christchuroh



BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. ! (Next Ashburton Club), "IX7"H OLE SALE and retail Tinware VT Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitt?r, Bellhasger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. BAKER BROS. Complete Fnriii»iiliijj i»' UNDERTAKERS, The NZ. Farmers' Go-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashbnrton. EVERT description of Merchandise and Farmers' Requisites 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 j disappointment, and we also advise your ( making personal enquiry re prices before promising orders elsewhere. T. F. GIBSON Manager ( ESTABLISHED 1866.| Johnson & Couzins, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. ((Opposite J.'Ballantyne and Co.) ■■.-■■■ bole Agents for E. H. Beown's Patent Hoess Covebs, Requiring no Crupper. Tent, Tarpaulin, and Flag Makers. Oil skin Clothing Manufacturers, Canvas Ducks, Calicoes, Cricket Nets, Fishing Nets, and everything connected with the Trade. Wholesale and Retail. Tents, Harquees, Tarpaulins and Elags on Hire. > Letters and Telegrams from Country cus tomers receive prompt attention. 12 40 To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S . CANTERBURY Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) ! DIRECTORY, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL ; APRIL 1903 ; (SECOND TEAR OF PUBLICATION.) "pvEMT 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. j PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS, Dunedin and Wellington. 10293 - ST. GEO&GK ! - JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. PATTY Pan baking powde* wants on ,trial without prejudice, two patty j pans or nothing. FOR SALE—Lawn Mowers in any make, from 20s upwards; mowers sharpened and repaired at reasonable rates—Habdlbt Bj£os. j TTTTE do all in our power to meet the j if requirements of our. customers in the dining rooms, both by buying the very best gcods and giving best possible atten tion.—H. Bairstow. WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty WANTED Known — That J Moisos* begs to apologise to the public- for not advising them before this of the-arrival of his splendid assortment of Xmas Goods, of varied shapes and styles in Boots and Shoes, that will surprise his new and' old customers. Discount for cash to all. In% the Working Department nothing but best sole leather used, and tanned to his order. Rest workmen kept. Anyone will tell you that J.M. sells the best article and does the best work. Near Court House, East Street, Ashburton. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. JUST landed ex '• Delphic " and " Mam ad," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchurch prices,-— Cabson and Co PATTY Pan baking powder, the gre» novelty, two patty tins for nothing- I From all Grocers.