CABLE NEWS.

« United Press Association—"By Electric Telegraph—Copy right The House of Commons. London, December 2 The House of Commons, by a majority of j 94, converted the new rules of proaedure ' into Standing Orders. I Trouble among strikers. | London, Dog. 3 i Three thousand strikers at Vladidivkay, in the Canoasus, from the railway workshops at Kostor-on-Don, stoned the Cossacks, wounding 1 ten. The strikers refusing to | disperse, the Cossacks fired a volley, and I two of the strikers were killed, and 19 | woundo-l. Similar scenes were enacted at Tichoretzkaja. America and Columbia New York, December 3 Negotiations with Columbia are progress ing:. Senator Hay &ecured a clause con ceding America paroetual control over a strip of land necessary for a canal. | Major Glenn, of Manila, will shortly be re-tried for executing native guides who : misled a column at Samnar. Land Values in South Africa Capetown, Dec. 3 Land vulues in the Orange Kivor Colony . have doubled, compared with 1899. The Pope and Protestantism Eojtß, Dep. 3 The Pope has appointed a Commission of Cardinals to provide for the preservation of the faith against Protestantism in Rome. The Strike in Marseilles. Pa his, Dec. 3 The strikers at Marseilles supplied crews to convey detained passengers. The crews of tugs have joined the strikers. A Child in the Dock. Sydney, December 3 A girl of thirteen has been committed for trial at Picton, on a charge of arson. It is : alleged that she set fire to her employer's . premises, because he refused to allow her to visit Sydney at Christinas. The Plague. The Board of Health has reimpo3ed the original restrictions on vessels coming from plague ports. -They must bring a certifi cate of fumigation, and discharge fodder and grain in the stream. The Keniffs Murder Trial Brisbane, Dec. 2 During the arguments on the points re served in the Kenniffs' case warm passages j at-arms took place between the occupants of the Bench. Mr Justice Eeal took ex ception to tVe action of the jury on certain points, while the Chief Justice defended them. A Discovery. Melbourne, Dec. 2 A vast deposit of gypsum has been dis covered in the Jeparit district.

The Trades Union Con gress.

t United Press Association By Rlectric Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, Deo 3 The Australian Labour Conference passed resolutions urging a Federal Navigation Law for the protection of Australian shipping agents against unfair competition; providing for the supply of life-saying aad other equipment; a "White Australia"; Federal Old Age Pensions. These were adopted as planks, and it was suggested that the money for the latter should be provided by direct taxation. Motions were carried in favor of National Life and Fire Insurance, and a Commonwealth bank issue. The Conference declared against a I continuance of the Naval subsidy. If any money were available for Naval Defence it should bo devoted to the formation of a navy owned aud controlled by the Common- ! wealth. Mr McG-owau, leader of the New- South Wales party, strongly opposed tho determination as uuwise and impracticable. A motion wa3 passed that the Military Policy of the Commonwealth be defensive and not offensive, and (hat the military expenditure be reduced to that spent the year prior to June 33th, 1899.

The Elingamite Enquiry.

United, Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Auckland, Dec 3 Renaut deposed he had been second officer since April, and was on watch at . midnight to four in the morning of the j casualty as wheelman. Tn his watch were j Tallon and Tanner. The steamer's position i itt noon on Saturday was not her true posi ! tiun. The captain remarked that a few ; ruilps northward was her true course. Did ; not remember how, many miles, but not !'more than five or six. The log fouled on j Saturday afternoon, showing about eight • miles short. Was unaware how the log fouled. The weather was thick during his watch. On Sunday at 3 a.m , woke the captaiD, and reported the fog was getting worse. The captain looked, and said he did not think it was a3 bad as it appeared; if it became worse to call him again. It was slightly better at 4 o'clock, when the chief officer relieved him. Gave the chief officer the captain's instructions. Knew they were then well clear of the land, accordiug to the position worked the day before. Eelieved the third officer at 9 o'clock, the captain being in charge. Worked the position by dead reckoning shortly after 9 o'clock, showing elwven miles west and south of the Kings. Allowed twelve knots speed from noon on Saturday. Reported tho result to the captain. The captain replied all right. Retired to his own room till he hearcfthe telegraph ring. Went on deck, saw the rocks, and went on the bridge immediately. The rocks were on the port side, and right ahead, two or three lengths on the port bow. The vessel was still moving. Noticed nothing special about the colour of the water. The tele graph rang several times before he reached the bridge, the vessel still moving ahead

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1902.

' Printed and published by Thomas Hancox for the Proprietor, Robert Bkll, at his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. THURSDAY, December 4, 1902.



m Jt is §ood. fi /qJJJ^ is a sure and quick KS remedy for many . £ |[ tsings. ffiowel disorders? 1 jfcs Stomaed troubles, f ( JJ ailments of tse Sidneys I I and I XVolfe's ]a \Se6napps N Jt 6elps (n eases of 1 ry] Uideumatism. ffl J j| . 7f. (??eors tde <Bhod— 1 j\ t6rougd tde Sidneys. J NS^ ©o«V aeeept any ?\j\\ substitute. 2/bu must \A->y ' *fe genuine, fe^ BUSINESS NOTICES To the Electors of Ash bnrton. Another Man in the field. J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, of Tailored Sfcreefc, "TTAS decided to stand on the Liber il 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, QIEVESRAL LADIES about to purchast Summer SFiocs to have a look at our WINDOW DISPLAY of thia season's Foot-wear. OUR LEADING LINES at 8s lid and 11s 6d huve the snap and style which always appeals to the feminine taste. I). STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, Burnett Street. Note—Discount Coupons for Cash. MUSIC Singing, Piano, & Harmony MR J. GILLIES -Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term date 3 from the first lesson. 10 152 IL A. FLOWER, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, EAST STREET. A CHOICE Assortment .of G.8.D., Loewe, and other make* of Pipes in stock. CigJtref-H Holders, •'ouches, Pocket Rot? en. !FJ:» :r Mi'n sJieH and Combs, in endless ■«rJ ■ -' •■ ••'?!■/• •■••'a Tennis Balls and v<» V:i Oi<jsirettea, Hairds-tij-i jj, 61 ■>  auii Shampooing 1. H. A. PLOWSR. (late F Clark's Tobacconist. COILS! COALS COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. THIS ia Canterbury's Be?t Coal. Every 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 heat. TRY IT ! TRY IT ! TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. Newman's Livery Stables, (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 Bame in the future. In order to keep pace with his growing business he has just had built several new vehicles. Horse 3 and Traps always on hire. Be3t accommodation for visitors from town or country. Wedding and Picnic Parties catered for. Charges Moderate. J, NEWMAN, Proprietor. 11 209 Massey-Harris Bicycles TO THE FRONT AGAIN. AT the Invercargill Sports, held on November lOfcb, they secured J, 2, 3 ia every event on the programme. 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. GOKDON.



A Sudden Twinge. * A sudden twinge of pain is generally the first warning of an attack of Bheuniatism. It feels as if the disease were in the bones or muscles, but the real cause of rheumatism -_ is found in impure f/*<S^? bl^od. In order to &^z?*\-~**~~-°* cure rheumatism, the % " blood must be v^i/ Sf^jk cleansed of the'poi hs^Jh*"^^^!^ sonous matter which * fr) fce£/"'^"^\^ are **ie cause °? ne I^PPa \ disease. Dr. Morse's fjfs^ t^\ In(^'an Koot Pills els^K. \ have been very ji&Mj&khia*} successful in the ~f 'SyH* I cure °^ rneuma'ti3m, is IW W J because they entirely m 8 W I cleanse the blood If* / W from the poisonous Mi I substaaces which are M I mJ ie oause °^ tfcQ & f W\ [ disease. They not k.'JI i only purify" the i^J^J fe" blnod, but by increas tm^^ & ing the activity of j \pP the blood - making j glands, they increase the supply o f pure rich blood, which adds to the vigor of every i physical organ. Mr John Phyers, 173 Pitt Street, Eedfern, Sydney, graphically describes his own experience along this line. "Some years ago while fishing I got very wet, the consequence being a frightful attack of influenza, which ended with rheumatic fever. I was under the doctor's care for months, but got little rel;ef. At last I tried Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills, and after taking three or four bottles, the j pains in my legs a"d hack became loss, and in a short time I was alxle to be about again. Besides curing my rheumatism, the pills improved my general health, and I i may say that 1 am perfectly cured.".



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I V"% V/ Q- i 3 £■- O ': --' i I in c!irisTci;i;rc[l. • _ i \'-.i/vv n « !-("» ri.'!'"l-TJ Ail i?r-"..',~M UUU. li SiU'-iioO Oil kCL'UiL. . | The (hee cf Uv&. S. :'..-S. (Pj> a .S- (,ni .■•■'■ forte' ) Any Britisher v.iifng Chiisic!iu--<\.' must ba reminded of Jus riaL ,-o en: t... by the many reiiembLuiecs to L--j,.i . scenery which are met \v:th 01 hand. The clear waters of t;ia Av-ii running through.the c.tv, v,-l,h kw, -.id fashioned Lrii.'ges spaciiLig aoros.i tie river, the banks of v/h cii are studded with beautiful weeping w Hows, cannot but bring back memories of similar sights witnessed in tho old country. After a fjw minutes conversation on the above subject with Mrs. Susan Fo:c, of Thackeray-street, Sydenham, our re porter remarked that he came to inquire aboub that lady's health. ''You mean, I suppose, about ray re cent ill-health," replied Mr 3. Fox. ''Yea, my health gave way completely, though what was the cause of it I could not make out for a long t;ine. At first there was no pain at ell, only a saash, of weariness and fatigue. Up to this junc ture I had been strong and wiry,"" aiid did not know what a day's sickness was. Consequently, I became anxious when I found myself growing weaker and thin ner every, day. My appet.te'was poor, and^ although I took care to get as much fresh air us possible, it did not make any difference in regard to promoting a desire to eat. I recolved not to give way without making a struggle, so I often forced a little food down against my inclination, and thrm cania the pain in my stomach, which I shall never "for get. Shortly afterwards a weighty feel ing in the chest appeared, making it hard to catch my breath. Intense cut ting pains enme between my shoulders, and went right -down to the lower ribs. Tha agony was so great, that I could not ■'laep, and after spending nighte of w'xkefulness, I was in a chronic state of •exhaustion. A feeling of listlessnes" was upon me the whole day. and I tieglected my usual duties. I suffered very muc'i with my head, which was full of dread ful aches. Every morning, and, in fact, •ill day long, there was a foul taste in my mouth, and a sickly bile often rose to my throat. When I took a short ;valk I soon felt giddy and faint. This will tell you how weak I got. For a nerson like myself, who had always led an active ana industrious life, it w.v ■simply awful to be in such a helpless co"dit'on. I could not even enjoy the nlensi're of reading, as my eyes were dim and felt swollen." "You were in an unhappy plight, ovidently." *" "Yes; I was exceedingly miserable. My face was the colour of death, and. in addition, I got so -emaciated that if rou had seen me then you would have thought it impossible for me to recover ika I have. But my illness taught me that it is a mistake to give up hope whilst there is life._ By a mere chance, I discovered a medicine which I am sure i 3 a boon to mankind. I read about several people who 'had been cured of various CDmplaints by Clements Tonic, .md afterwards came across a case iden tical with my own. Without delay, I procured a bottle of Clements Tonic, •md in a few days I experienced much relief, the most noticeable being an en tire freedom from, discomfort after meals." " Your appetite returned so quick ly ?" "Yes. I could soon eat as heartily is ever, besides being able to slerjp when my pains lessened, which they did by degrees, and then departed alto gether. Clements Tonic put my liver in order thoroughly, my head being ra l:eved from pain and my eyesight be coming clear. When my first bottle of Clements Tonic was finished, I purchas ed some more, and thus I went on till I attained a complete restoration to health and strength. My weary, ach ing limbs were restored to their former activity, and I was thankful to be able to go about my work with cheerful en ercy. My nervous system was fed with all its invigorating necessities by Cle ments Tonic, and I thus threw off the shocking nervousness which had laid hold of my weak and .-frail constitution. My health could not be better since Clements Tonic restored it." "Would you mind this being pub lished ?" "Not at all. For the sake of others you may publish these facts in any way you please." STATUTORY DECLARATION. I, Susan Fox, of Ttnc.Ueray-street, Sydsnham, Clnistchnrch, in ilie Colony of New Zealand, Ho solemnly and sincerely declare that I have care fully real the annexed d<cument, consisting of two folios, and conFf-ciitivaly numbered from <v c to two, and that it contains and is a true and faith fi.l account of my illness and cure by Clements Trnic, and also contains my full permission to publish in | a'iv way mv statements— which I give voluntarily, without receiving any payment; and I m^ke this soioinn declaration conscientious'v beS'eving the sa:ne to be trup. and by virtue of the pir■■• isions of an Act of tiie General Assembly of New Zealand, intituled "The Justices of Peace Act, i 532." TVflaierf at Svdenham, this sixth day ol IVrernber, one thousand nine hundred, before me. 'TSCiIEN LAWRENCE, J.P.



BUSINESS NOTICES. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. -|> EGISTEEED TEACHER OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. Latest Music by every mail. Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's Sewing* Machines. The Latest and Best. The only Sewing Machine that does not fail in any pointy Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes Arasenes, etc. TANCEED STEEET, 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 Warenouse, 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 dining-room furniture mad« to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials | Only this season's Tweeds sold- HP ATT f\T2 01 Burnett H. HcSHERRY, T&ARRISTER, & 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 & Tukneb, Outfitters



I BUSINESS NOTICES ' ! .„. ' I WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 j "^|TE Shall be represented at the Christchurch and Timaru Auction Snles, and have 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 Siding, Timaru. If intended for sale at Ashburton :—Friedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at Lowest Eates. The Season's Salesihavejbeen fixed as follows :— I Christchurch. Timaru. December llth, 1902. December 3rd, 1902. January 16th, 1903. January 13th, 1903. February 19th, 1903. February 26th", 1903. FBIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. LaCCS. SILK BLOUSES, EEAL LACE GOODS. $1)1111 °" % WASHING BLOUSES LACE COLLARETTES WHITE APRONS, LACE TIES \OVFI TIES HOLLAND APRONS, RUFFLES. UNDERSKIRTS. , , fl- ow ■ - Showing in New and Up-to-Date Drapery, at & SUNSHADES TURNER'S DUST COATS,! UMBRELLAS, JACKETS, hosiery, Burnett Street, mantles gloves, Warehouse. ribbons TEIMMINGS, MILLINERY FUENITUEE SALE. TN CONSEQUENCE OF OUR EECENT 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^nunil er of slightly damaged articles at your own price. ■"■'■■■■■■■'■■■■■■B Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom Sets, Jug 3, Vases, Orna- Crockery ments, Etc., (almost given away.) &m* Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Rugs, Mats, Bedsteads, Bed _. ding, Chairs, Drawing Room and Dining Room Suites, fcrlas SWare. Couches, etc., all reduced. (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.'premises next Building Society Office, and at new Hall,*next Claridge's Stables. WOOL, WOOI^ WOOL, I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, either in Ashburton Christchurcb, Timaru, or for Shipment. This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have beenjfixed as under, viz :— CHRISTCHURCH— TIMAEU— I DECEMBER llth, 1902, DECEMBER 3rd, 1902 JANUARY 16th, 1903. JANUARY 13th, 1903 FEBRUARY 19th, 1903. 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 i Market Kates. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. : P URTsMD 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 OR GRAIN, And will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply BEST RYEGRA.SS and COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BEST CLOVES S, (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. THO MA S, ASHBURTON



National Mortgage & Agency Company. NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND., LIMITED. i Capital subscribed ... £ 1,000,000 Paid and Called Up ... £200,000 Reserve Fund ... ... ,£32,500 nnHE above Company hog to notify to j JL their Clients and the Public that it i 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 ' I 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, also 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, I Tinwald 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 j 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 1 (SECOND YEAR OF PUBLICATION.) TTXEMY 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 j WOOL. WOOL. Christchurch Sale Dates. FIRST SALE — THURSDAY, November 20th. SECOND SALE — THURSDAY, Decem ber 1 lth THIRD SALE-FRIDAY, January 16th, 1903 FOURTH SALE—THURSDAY, February 19th, 1003 H. MATSON & CO. 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, Aldington." 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, would for ward 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 Christchurch ST. GEORIi ■:■"> JAMS. Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. ANOTHER shipment of Japanese China Cups and Saucers to hand. We are clearing them as before at 6s per dozen Call early at Carson and Co's



BUSINESS NOTICES. CHARLES BEECH, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. I "JVT V TEA E00M: is centrally situated I -ITJ_ 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. THOMAS YOUNG WISHES to remind his numerous friends and the publio 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 his Boot Sale until the 10th of November. Two shillings in theJpound off all sales for cash. Why do you go about in pain when you can get your Boots made at T. Young to ! fit your feet. Repairing done with despatch. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop. East Street, Ashburton, Don't Forget rr O Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, *v NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and f on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. "VTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelook Street. ' GOLD MEDAL. The McCormick Reaper & Binder (LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) "Y^[7AS again awarded the Gold [Medal at the Christchurch Show, thus winning the highest honours given for Machinery two years in succession. The Excelsior Cultivator secured the Silver Medal.. McCormick Daisy Reaper was Highly Commended. Morrow, Bassett AND CO. Wills Street, Ashburton. M. PRIEST, Manager 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 just opened out. 1 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 Hutfc, 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 these 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 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 i each class of goods, so that even after add- I ing our shipping commission of \\ 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 I our knowledge of the trade enables us to > place the order at once in the best hands, i and the goods are promptly forwarded. We make up sample cases of most goods from £5 upwards ; 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 reoeive 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.G. i Correspondence invited. SUPPORT Local Industry. — We have opened up Ashburton Woollen Mijls Hosiery and Blankets, which compare very favourably with other makes for quality and price.—GßANT and Moore.



BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM R., HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. ' (Nest Ashburton Club), 'TIfTH OLE SALE and retail Tinware f? Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhaßger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball BeariDg Windmill. BAKER BROS. Complete Furnlaliliiflf.; UIVDEBTAHER)§, If you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USB ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere njjlTE have the pleasure Jto notify our Clients that we are now in the position to supply them with these celebrated Fertilisers at— I £4: 12S 6d per ton on Trucks.at Islington and Smithfieid. I „ 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 i - for Boots and Grain exhibited at their ! Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions. NICOLL BROS. DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBURTON. TO SPRING CLEANERS.-Our Oil f 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 j Drapers. WHY not try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store for Boots and Shoes Great value at Mellor'a. WANTED Known - Special Value in . Boots' and Shoes at Mkllob's, | Zealandia Boot Store I ~ ' "' " ~~ ■ • CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henbt Gabneb's. Best price given. Attends ,on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises. « i behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. WANTED KNOWN.-That J, Moison will give a good discoun^,,for one month, beiDg over-stocked, and 16 make j room for summer Boots and Shoes, which. ■ aro arriving shortly of all the best English, American, and Colonial makes. As usual, J J. M. does the best repairs, and at once j : uses nothing but the very best sold leather. Next Courthouse, Ashburton. PATTY Pan baking powder, the grea novelby, 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 ; MOOBE. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. WANTED Known—That tre are sole agents for the N.Z. Acetylene Gas lighting Company. Carbide-quoted in lib to 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylene lighting.—Hardley Bbos. 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 Bbos. SUMMER Necessities.—Now that warm weather F is at hand, we have provided on more than usually lavish scale, for the comfort and pleasure of our customers,—* Mitchell & Turner The Drapers. FOE Holiday Season—Good range of Gladstone Bags, Portmanteaus, and Brief Bags at Grant and Moore's. IF. you want real good Boots then try . Mellor's, the eh«<»M<jst Shop in Ash burton. . - . PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. -TTTANTED KNOWN — Farmers' Good • ? T Shooter Boots only 10s 6d. Mbllob'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. JUST landed ex '• Delphic" and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we ar« offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Carson and Co WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty "■■'■"■■ ■• HENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mills, gives cash for sheepskins, hideSjete. 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.