Mixed Farming in Canada.

COST OF EQUIPMENT.

STOCK, WHEAT, OB MIXED FARMING.

A correspondent- recently asked infor mation regarding the expense connected with establishing" » homestead in the various parts of Canada, such as the erec tion of suitable buildings, the most suitable crops, whether grazing or something olse-; distance from markets ; and last, but noc least, the climate. AS TO EQUIPMENT, tho best reply that can bo made is that winch may be taken from the answers given to the same question pub to those who have hud experience in Canada. A man who proposes to start in a purely Hgrioiiltural district, trusting principally to whoat cultivation, will require the equip ment mentioned below. The capital sums given, however, will enable a farmer to start on a fairly large scale, and they are generally in excess of what the average settler hitherto has had at his disposal. Thus, the amount required on starting may be reduced by leaving out the reaper and binder, as they are not required the first year ; and even in the second year may be rented. The same remark applies to the mower and rake. Household furniture may also be reduced. As to house and sheds, the cost given may almost be elimi nated, as timber can be had free, and there is then left merely the cost of construction. Thus the absolute minimum sum required may be brought below the smallest of the estimates that follow.

I In the lowest of these estimates it is as- I sumed that oxen will be substituted for j horses. Hence the lower jjrice of the team j and the smaller sum allowed for feed. Oxen, which for an Englishman are less agreeable to work with, have the advan tage not only.of costing less to begin with, but of finding almost the whole of their own feed. CAPITAL FOR STOCKEAISING, If the Eiettler proposes to devote himself chiefly to cattle, a smaller sum may be al lowed for. .the team of horses, which cost less in the ranching districts, and a mower and a rake should be substituted for some of the more strictly agricultural mac chinery. The medium estimate of .£2OO may be taken as representing what he will require to spend upon his homestead, and to this MOO should be added in order to i start him with a little herd of cattle or sheep. In this case he should also have provision for two years instead of one. Sheep farming has the advantage of giving quicker returns, but it is not so generally popular as cattle. STOCK OB WHEAT. It depends altogether on the district selected 1 whether the farmer devotes his time to the raising of cattle or the growth of wheat. HaviDg decided upon the particular branch in which he proposes to establish himself, it is an easy matter to decide upon a location. The country is divided into practically two dis tricts, namely, that known as the mixed i farming district, and that specially adapted ' to cattle raising. The experience of those ' following j MIXED FARMING i is that but a very low percentage fail, and when such a thing is known it may be accounted for by the fact that the indivi dual in one way or other is to blame. Then as to ranching, the district of grazing lands is unsurpassed, and the success is an j unqualified one. Markets are excellent, j and there is no isolation, prices are high, ! railway rates low. Then, the best recom- i niendation that can be given as to the I climate, it may briefly be said that there j 's ! NO HEALTHIER CLIMATE IN TUB WORLD, . I nor is there auy climate more attractive, j The books issued by the Government give i the fullest information regarding ,it. In considering the climate, it should be berne in mind that Cauada is a vast dominion ex tending across the American continent a distance of three thousand miles. There is therefore a choice of climate as one goes from easfc to west, and the experience of i the settler iv any part of this district goe3 to show that the statement, that the climate of Canade (in any portion of it) is healthy and agreeable.—" Ihe People's Journal."

Prosperity After Peace.

(Frpm the "Pall Mall Gazette.")

The war loans and the issue of Consols proved that there was an enormous amount of idle capital waiting for a desirable open ing in what the gutter press of the Contin ent used to call this bankrupt country.

It is fair to assume that the return of peace, by restoring confidence all round, will cause investors to unloosen their purse strings more freely for the prosecution of old and the inauguration of new enterprises. Moreover, when all the mines of the Eand are producing to their full capacity again, the supply of gold in England will again be Japge and constantly growing, and that will smeaa cheap money, which is a very impor tant facto* ia the- encouragement of both commerce and speculation,

People made the mistake of expecting the complete transformation' " as by the stroke of an enchanter's wand,' with the uttering of the pleasant word " Peace." That is absurd. Give peace reasonable time, and it will do even what has been promised in its name.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : FBIDAY, AUGUST i, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hahcox, for the Proprietor, Koburt Beu.,»<i his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbuiv ton. FRIDAY, August I, 1902,



Louse and sheds ... .£3O .£SO 'earn of horses or oxen 20 35 [arness ... ... 4 5 Vaggon 13 13 •lough 3 3 Earrows — 2 10 iaeder (press drill) — 1£ 10 Reaper .and binder — — lower and rake ... — — lousehold furniture 10 15 'rovisions for one year 10 20 Seed for 20 acres,about 4 4 'eed oats and hay ... 5 10 lilchcows 6 12 >igs ... , ... 1 2 fowls 11

.£9O 40 5 13 3 2 H 14 !i 30 20 15 20 4 10 18 2 1

Totals ... .£IOB £185

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lit i« only on the uso of Wolfe's | Schnapps that it. ought to be judged. You he tse Judge. Every bottle of "Wolfe's Schnapps I contains an honest preparation of Juniper Berries and select | Barley. 1 If you need a stimulant that will 1 brace a tired body or clear a I tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S | SCHNAPPS—not a false stimulant 1 but a builder up of vital foresee. I you take noUliskA Better not take anything than | accept a substitute for this sterl- | ing old tonic. Imitations aro put | out for one purpose only—to make | big profits-thoy are absolutely | worthless. | 58uyW6ole bottles Look for the name t and accept 1 only bottles with the signature of i Udolpho Wolfe on the label. BUSINESS NOTICES? IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE HALJVIA'S STUDIO, SAUNDEKS' BUILDINGS. T^OR Portraiture, Landscape, And Enlargements. MODERATE CHARGES. Have You Heard the Latest■? YOU can. obtain in any quantities, from 1 cwt. to a ton, WSSTPOET, ( NEWCASTLE, } Coal always and '■ i on hand. MOUNT SOMEBS (. WESTPOET and NEWCASTLE SLACK also FIREWOOD, In Stock at : Argyle Bros. Havelock Street. J. SEAiT & CO new SEEDS, HEW SEEDS. "OTTE beg to intimate to ou numerous patrons, that out stock of new season s seeds has arrived, in fine order, from the far-famed house of Carter and Co., London and include Farm Seeds, Vegetable Seeds, Flower Seeds, in endless varieties, and garden requisites of every description. We are still to be found at Sealy's Corner. East Street." J. SEALY & CO. 7 131 _- Support Local Industry, Save 2£oae_r, And Ensure a Comfortable Fireside by using Mount Somers Coal. TV/JOtf^T SOSSSK3 0 0&L IS THE Best and the Cheapest Household Coal, bar none, of all the Coals found on the Eastern divide of -the Middle Island. JOSHUA TUCKER. TfjILOUB at Millers' prices, 251b bag ',m ! JD 3d, 501b bag 6s; 1001b bag 11s Gds 2091b bag 223 6d; Gore oatmeal, 251b bag j 4s; corn flour 3d lb ; pure fresh ground coffee ]s lOd lb; whole roasted coffee beans i Is lOd lb ; Fry's cocoa 4£d per packet.— John Orr and Co. WANTED for Clients—Small Farm from 20 to 40 acres, within 4 miles of Ashburton; also one from 700 to 800 acres, near Ashburton. W. STONTEB, Land and Estate Agent. FINEST Now Currants 5d per lb. New Elim Eaisins s£d per lb, Good Valen cia Baisins 4£d per lb, New Seeded Kaisins 6|d per lb packet, New Sultanas 7d per lb, Sicily Almonds Is 2d per lb, extra prime new Dates 6d per lb, new Preserved Ginger 8d per lb, Finest Lemon Peel 71b tin 3s 9d at JTletcheb Bbos' Cash Supply Stores.



THE QEEAT THROAT AND LUNG CURE, '



Tussicura.



The true secret of health lies in the pre vention of disease, and for this reason a medicine which not only cures complaints, but prevents the development of more serious trouble, possesses a special value. Of all snch Remedies TUSSIUURA takes pre-eminence, and the phenomenal success it has p.cMeved more than justifies its claim to support. No matter how severe a Cough or Cold may be, a dnsa of this wonderful preparation will give instant and permanent I'ftlief, acting a,s it does upon the organs affected &nd rendering capable of doing the work' ordained to them by Nature. It should be remembered that TUSSICUEAis in no sense a " quack " medicine, but is the invention of an experienced pharmacist, who has given special attention to the study of the throat, lungs, and bronchial tubes. A single trial is sufficient to prove its effi cacy, and those who are suffering from any fyi the complaints which this mixture pro fesses fcooure should not neglect to try it. | Price £s 6d per bottle. s I Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer, i S. J. Evans, Dunedin. j ! Wholesale Agents for N.Z., Kenipthorne, j Prosser and Co. | Obtainable from all Chemists and Store? keepers throughout the colony. The Cup That CHEERS,~Wh&t is more invigorating than a nice cup of Coffee these frosty mornings; and you get one if you buy some of Fletcher Bros, fine blend of Java and Mocha, which makes a cup of Coffee fit for the Gods. We grind the Coffee on the premises, thereby ensuring its freshaess. We have only one quality and one price, namely, Is Od per Ib, and there is nothing better to be had



! In case of attacks of Colic, Cramp or Spasms, Evans's WITCH'S OIL will be in valuable. Obtainable everywhere. Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—-are always effective. ] s boxes every where.



I ___JT. Bullock. 1 FOR SALE. I TMfliOVEi) Farms and other Properties \JL as' ollows, viz: — i 44.7 Ai-res, with extensive improvements, good for all-round Farming 1. 283 Acres, light land, "VVesterfield Survey District ) 10S Acres, near Mount Somers j 1200 Acres, sheep country, together with, farm house and other improvements. 76 Acres, together with Dwelling, etc., near Winslow 179 Acres, improved Farm, together with buildings, Lowcliffe, And other Farm Properties. COTTAGES, Etc.. FOE SALE. -£- Acre, together with 5 roomed Cottage etc, Nether by. Price .£l3 5. 2 Acres, together with Dwelling House, Stable, Shed, etc., Allenton, near the Woollen Factory 3} Acres. TiuWald, together with good Dwelling House and other improve ments. i Acre, Hampstead, together with Cottage, small Stable, etc., price £125 Also good Building Sites, viz— T.S. 419, i Acre, Moore Street; first-class land; nice site for a house. Price .£65 T.S. 818, i- Acre, Aitken Street Also, — Building Allotments for Sale in the Townships of Tinwald, Rakaia,Winslow and Wheatstone, and a number in Allenton District, near the Woollen Factory. To Let—Small Shop and Office in the ■ Arcade To Let, at a low rental, Shop and premises Triangle Buildings, near the Post Office and Railway Station. To Let—Dwelling of 6 rooms, Charles , Street, Allenton, near the Woollen Factory List of Properties may be seen at my Office, where full particulars can be obtained. T. BULLOCK TO LET", Commodious House, containing sixteen I rooms with all conveniences j well situated I in Tancred Street. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK TO LET, SIX Roomed dwelling house, with de tached Washhouse, etc, fronting Waka i nui Road, just over East Belt. Apply to T. BULLOCK. I FOR SALE. ~~~" fTIHAT valuable Town Section No. 202, JL containing £ acre, corner of Park and Haveloek Streets, adjoining Dr Hunter k s property. Nice site for private residence Liberal terms. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE Fairton. BUILDING- Site, being Lot 81, contain ing £-Acre. _ T. BULLOCK. MONEY. TO Lend on approved freehold securities, the following sums awaiting invest' ment, viz :—£4oo, MOO, £800, £125, £1200 £500, .£l5O, £125, £1500, and £200. Apply to _ T. BULLOCK. TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL. SHOP and Premises corn or of Cass Street, and Wakanui Road, leading to Post Office and Railway Station, lately occupied by Moriarty Bros. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE HAMPSTEAD, 2 ACRES very good land, fronting Cam bridge Street, on which is erected a dwelling house of 5 rooms, conservatory, and scullery, detached washhouse and dairy, also commodious shed, stable, workshop, etc. The house is surrounded by garden with macrocarpa fences; orchard at back. Inspection invited. i v For terms and full particulars apply to t. T. BULLOCK, Agent. TINWALD ' TO LET I /COTTAGE, together with small stable I \ ' and shed, situated at corner of Archi bald and Agnes Streets. T. BULLOCK. "for sale, General Storekeeping Business, together with Freehold Land, etc., /"CONVENIENTLY situated at Corner of i \-J East Belt and Wakanui Road, on j account of Messrs W. Huston and Son, viz I — Lots 62 and 63, containing 1 rood 38 I perches, on which is erected a General I Store,, with Butchers Shop adjoining, and at the back room with concrete floor and other storeroom, etc. There is also a Cottage of 4 rooms, ark scullery at back, surrounded by garden and a number of fruit trees, etc., also stable, j loose box, chaff house and other buildings erected on the property, fenced with macro carpa fences. Inspection invited Further particulars as regards terms, etc, furnished on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent. WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOBETS TERMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) F, W. MILLWAED, ... Licensee. nnHl'S popular Hotel is now under new JL management as above, and offers special inducement to families and visitors desiring the comforts of a home in Christ church. The building is of brick and stone, and the rooms are lofty and spacious. Night and day porters in attendance. Speight's Prize Ales on Draught. All Telegrams and Letters receive prompt attention. Telephone 795. Terms 8s per day; <£2 2s per week, 7 230 INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1600,000 , 1 f 7 AS already been added.to Policies in L XL the Department, This is the Bonus Year i And everyone now taking out a participa ting Policy will receive a substantial bonus at the end of the year. J. H. RICHARDSON, Commissioner. A 20 Per Cent. Dividend guaranteed in warmth and comfort to buyers of our large Eiderdown Quilts at 20s. If you prefer Blankets, we can do them very light in any size you like, Come and ask to see them, it costs nothing to look at our goods. —Mitchell and Turner



BUSINESS NOTICE'S. \ | PnreJ^LASof FlNEST^^aUty i j;_ | 1 These Teas are blends.ol absolutely the | | FINEST TEAS PROCURABLE. | ' 1 Each Brand is oi a different character and I flavour but of FINEST Quality. 1 \»# Brand. Pure Ceylon I \\J I Ask your Grocer for these well-known I Brands oi Teas and ... I ACCEPTING OTHER, The Clothing In T h" y !r ALCORN'S <«<»«*»«« 1 the Fitu Brand hear so much Drapery, Clothing & Boot < i X aliOl* IVI3.dC) about •' TTohhp j nOUSe> Clothing from. | News of the Sale too Good not to Tell I White Kaiapoi Blankets are selling quickly quickly at 14s 6d, 19s 6d, and 23s 6d. They are good blankets fotf the cold weather at low prices. —The following Sale Prices will also repay inspection - MEN'S Kaiapoi Tweed Suits 22s fid, 27s 6d, 35s 6d, Men's Flannel Undershirts 2s lid. Wool Ribbed Pants 3s 9d,. Men's Heavy Wollen Eibbed Sox 9d per pair. LADIES' Fashionable Jackets 8s 6d, 10s 6d and 21s 6d, Ladies' Tailor Made Costumes 21s 6d, 27s 6d, 32s (3d. Ladies' Millinery trimmed free of charge. All Shapes and Trimmings about half price. Ladies' Aprons from lOd each. Over 40 patterns in Blousing Flannelettes from 5d a yard. See these beautiful goods PAINTING, GLAZING, HOUSE DECORATING, SIGN-WRITING. WH. COLLINS AND CO.,' Painters, East' Street, Ashburton,>re making a c Specialty of their Painting, Glazirig, House Decorating, Papering, Graining, and Sign-writing Department. Every effort is being made to keep up to date in every respect, and the Prices are Eight. Competent workmen only nre employedjand prices and any information can be had for the asking. r-.-y.i-- < i i in i 11 i i i mini I hi mi iiiiiiihhh 11 in. iin»ii <i| hi imnanin ■» mm— mm , 11 n mi SEWING MACHINES, I-o lam sole Agent for the celebrated " DAVEY " Machines for Ashburton County. They are the cheapest and best in the market. I challenge all competitors—as regards price and working.—l 2 months' guarantee with each machine HAND Machines £3 10s; Treadle machines £6 10s, £1 S £7 10s, £8, £8 10s. All these machines have latest improvements up-to-date. ALSO, I call attontion to my large stock of Farming and Carpenter's Tools—including Spades, Forks, Martin's and other Gorse Knives—Garden Rakes, Hoes, Etc All at Bedrock Prices ms±* G. MEDDINS, The People's Ironmonger, Burnett Street* opposite Arcade. SALES ABE ALL-THE RAGE. Special Reductions -—:o: Special Reductions NICHOLAS & PIGRFORD. , INVITE COMPARISON OF VALUES. Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, Is6d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, 4s, 4s 6d, ss, 5s 6d. Childrens' from 8d per pair. School Boots from 5s per pair. Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s 6d to 18s 6d per pair Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s 6d to 18s 6d per pair Gent's Balmorals from 10s, strong Shooters from 9s 9d PLEASE to remember we hold an Extensive Stock of High-Class Boots, Shoes, and Slippers of every description. Prove our prices. Boys and Girls Boots a specialty. Our Motto is—" Small Profits and Quick Returns." NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, EAST STREET' ASHBURTON. UA V B YO U S E Jffi N NOTICE. THOSE NICE EOTAL PHOTOGRAPHS | -yjrr E HAVE APPOINTED STOCK ! F.W. COX, .. IS GIVING AWAY P " Ag«* for T7OU get one with every cash purchase __ . -, JL oM2s6d. They're honestly worth 2s ) MaSSey-HamS and 6d each, and you get them for nothing. j Imperial Bicycles CAPITAL PLACE THAT BLUE BOOT j FOB Wonderful howSfominga household ! ASHBURTON, RAEAIA, and word throughout the county of late. J Surrounding Districts. Note Addbess— \ Clients will receive every attention, and r> l■m /A /~1 TT SCI /MR COX will Collect all Monies due to us. D. SLOCKS ; » CA -^ DA BLUE BOOT STORE, BURNETT ! „ MOTOT? COY STREET, ASHBURTON. ( CYCLE. & MUIUK, LUY, .., „ LIMITED. The name is synonymous with all that is _ , _, , , , bright, best, and up-to-date in footwear. i Depot—East Street, Ashburton. Nothing but the best English leather i " 7~7~. \ "' , ~ used for repairs. T>ATTY Pan bakmg powder contains a I _|7 patty pan at each end of tin Smoke New Venus ! Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICES. LONDON~SUTOHEKY TANCRED STEEET. I TTAVING taken over the Business of ' XJL the late Sam. E. Burnard, as from Ist Jnly, instant, I beg to inform all my Friends, and Customers of the late Pro prietor, that I will carry on the Butchery Business in above Premises, and trust the support extended to mo in the past will be continued. Quality and punctuality guaranteed. Families waited on Daily. W. H. ROBINSON. 7 29 TO SHEEPOWNERS. GOOD PRICES ASSURED. HMATSON AND Co., beg to inform . <■ holders of Sheep and Lambs that should they be looking fora Market and decide to try Addington, that they will be glad to receive Consignments. There is no need to write to them; just consign Matson's, Addington. The firm null carefully untruck and classify each lot, and if the price bid at Auction is not sufficient on a basis of the c.i.f. Prices current for Frozen Meat, thej will have the Sheep sent to either Isling ton or Belfast, and on receipt of Weights will sell forward or ship as Clients ma;s deaire. Prompt Payments. Consign ' MATSON'S, Addington. To- jThose Who Have Landed Property to Sell. Send Particulars of your Properties to H. MATSON AND CO. The Firm is recognised as the greates' medium of exchange in Canterbury, anc Buyers from all parts are constantly en quiring and making inquiries from them During the past six months the firm havt been instrumental in selling no less thai SIX good-sized Properties south of Eangi tata. They are always willing to receiv< particulars through any local Agent, and t< work In conjunction With them, which mus be to the benefit of the owner. They ad vertise all Properties in their Quarterly Review, which is circulated throughout th< world. They advertise likely Propertiei in their regular column, free of cost t( Owners, and other charges are on the lowes' scale. If you have a place for sale, avai yourself of their services. It corts nothing unless sale is made, and no fear of you: ! Property being hawked or depreciated Great facts. They can always assisi Purchaser, being hand and glove witl ! Moneyed Clients. i MATSON'S, 6 143 Christchurch. . Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provideni Society. Funds Exceed £17,000 000 Most liberal Policy Conditions, Moat economical Management, Most Stringent Keserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— ; James Pipe. , ( ! 'Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. J ; 6_2£ H. UoStESSBT, "OARRiSTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd, '■ Antigua Street, Christchurch. SPAEKLING ALES 1^ AND STOUT. Foett Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STEEET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc, Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. ). . TRY -the Rapid Lighting^Shirt Gloss Try the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers. WANTED, AGENTS. Wanted—Agents. ftrt TO take down orders on a/New o&<0 Article, suitable, agreeable, and use ful to all (work permanently or in spare time.) Agents wanted in every district and colony. Enclose envelope for particu lars. Address:' Wanted, Box 976, Sydney,N.S.W. 6 304 I SAY Friend : Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Boots ? Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get good value at Mellor's. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. TIME and Tide Wait for No Man.—The date of another payment to Mb Tub nee, on account of the Stock taken over from him, is getting very close. The bigger thepareel you buy at our Cleaning up Sale, the more money you save and the more you help us.—Mitchell and Turner WANTED— Farmers and Employers requiring Married Couples, Plough men, Grooms, Gardeners, Shepherds, Dairy Hands; also Hotel Servants, to apply to McDonald, Manchester Street, Christ church. All orders promptly attended to. Miss Conwat supplies female servants. 210 TRY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will save you time, money, and worry. It will make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. rfIHE Eapid Lightning Shirt Gloss—the JL only reliable shirt polish in the world. It is used by all the leading laundresses in New Zealand. Try a tin, it will pay you. Sold by all the leading grocers. LOW Prices are not the only considera tion—quality must be there, or value is wanting. Mitchell & Turner are combining low prices with good quality at i their Cleaning up Sale. Remnants and: 1 Oddments a specialty.—Mitchell and I Turner. . ■^TATES* new garden seeds jusfc arrived X in hundreds of varieties from 3d j packet. Call early to secure novelties.—j Cakson & Co.



■■__ BUSINESS NOTICES. oiiABIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tancred Street, Ashburton. ■_ i ]D EST accommodation and attention for • J * Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse Clipping done. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 J. W; MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBUKTON. I AM A BUYEE OF MEAT AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BAELEY, <fc*PEAS, Dn Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations. Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188 Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Eace Cleaner can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Eace, according to order. F. W. PAGE, 124 Chertsey. mHEEE has been a lot of CUEIOSITY evinced about the EAEL that has been in Ashburton the last few days, and these are a few of the questions one is heard ask. Who is this Earl? What's this Earl? Have you seen it ? Is it a Bike ? IsitaCart? Well, to satisfy this thirst forjknowledge, THE EAKL at present staying at MORROW, BASSETT and Ce. is a new up-to-date BICYCLE, Guaranteed, Fitted with Dunlop's Best Multiplex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and Bell, Price .—£lo Cash. M. PRIEST, Manager NOTICE. A NY person or persons found trespassing on the Eiversdale Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. 5307 W. S. STEANGE. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLEE, &a. TTJEGISTEEED 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 point. Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. TANCEED STEEET, Next Hall, Her balist. LA TE S..T PEAECE'S Sale of Drapery. Wonderful success. Shop crowded Saturday Everybody smiling and satisfied. The reductions are genuine. "VTOW is the time to get a cheap pair of J3I Blankets. Just arrived sample pairs Curtains from 2s lid.-—Pearce's Drapery Sale. FOUND at last-^-A genuine Drapery Sale. If you did not get a circular call and get one at Pearce's Genuine | Drapery Sale. "O EMEMBER its room we want, not i -IHlj profit. Cost price accepted for nearly i everything. We must have more room for I stocktaking. Call and satisfy yourselves at Pearce'a Clearing Sale. R CLARK,. CARRIAGE PAINTER, FIVE Tears with A. G.Howland, Christ church ; seventeen* years with J. E. and F. and H. Steel. The present is an excellent time to have your Vehicle Painted, etc., in first class style. Lowest prices. Charges consistent with good workman ship. All leather work attended to. A Trial Solicited. Address—Opposite Church of England, Tancred Street West. PEACE DECLARED. NOT so with you, because your system is out of order, on account of your cold feet. Remedy—Call at the ULSTER BOOT SHOP and get a pair of warm Boots or Slippers. Prices to suit every one. Slippers from 9d upwards. All classes of Boots and Shoes equally cheap. T. YOTTNG, Ulster Boot Shop, Tancred street. , . —— "TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFOETE. Mrs Johnston.' Havelock Street. -\\ TIRE Netting 1 Wire Netting! Just f V landing ex • Mamari' Fowl Netting, 3ft, 2d; 2ft, l£d; lift, Id per yard. Sheep | Netting, centre strand, 3d per yard. All other goods equally cheap at G. Meddins, The Peoole's Ironmonger. j



BUSINESS NOTICES. The N.Z. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. T7IVEEY description of Merchandise and JCJ Farmers' Eequisitea at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., Bold on commission either privately or by Publio Auction. Amongst others we have the following properties for Sale by Private Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres May field ... 872 acres, leasehold Mayfield ... 967 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone .. 262 „ Eangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 600 „ Coldstream ... 350 „ Ealing ... 595 „ Westerfield ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON, Manager WAIKATO FARMS. T HAVE several improved and un improved Properties for Sale in the Waikato District, and shall be pleased to supply particulars. R. B. RESTELL, 7 98 Hamilton. 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 dining-room furniture made to order afc, moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials. XT T ANTED to sell, second-hand Dnnean *V • Drill; guaranteed in good order, low price. For particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot. . \ \ ANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's * " Bicycle, good' as new, very little used; must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. WANTED to sell, second-hand Colonial Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy terms; guaranteed in good working order. For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer Implement Agent. WANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grate a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. THE Genuine Silent Primus Cooking Stove 14s 6d, uses ordinary kerosene; also Primus Hot Plate 17s 6d, and Primus Iron Heater, 3s 6d.—Cabson &Co. J L.HIGGS Painter, Glazier, Paperhanger, and Signwriter ■ i Wall Paper, Scrim, Oils, Paints, Glass, etc., in Stock. TT AVING taken over the Picture Fram- OL ing Plant and Stock of Mr J. Wright I am now prepared to receive orders for Picture Framing at lowest prices. J.L.-HIGGB,- Tancred Street. LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.C.S.M. ■ Certificated and Registered Teacher. STUDENTS prepared for any Musical Examination held in New Zealand. : All branches of Music taught. Candidates presented at Examinations, 137; average marks gained, 94 per cent. BAKER-. BROS.. Complete Fnrnlsiliingf .; UNDERTAKERS. FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS', JEWELLERY, SILVEE AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G. JESBON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. IENTIiMa Try Our CHESTERFIELDS • S i Ob Three-qLtißirter "" Overcoats. a MLcX>ONAII-I> &i CO. Tailobs THOMAS LINTERN. BEGS to announce that he has takea over the ALFORD FOREST HOTEL, * ■ And will be glad to sea old Friends and Visitors. Only best Brands of Wines, Ales, and Spirits stocked. I Good Table. Good attendance.