A New Utopia.

CAENEGIANS AND THEIR CONSTI TUTION.

The current number of " The North Ame rican Eeview " contains a description by Jame3 Eaymond Perry of an imaginary country in which all citizens at the age of 60 surrender their capital, be it large or small, to the State in return for a giuiran .tee of comfortable support and leisure for the remainder of their lives. The following extracts give an idea of how the plan works out:—

" I am a Carnegian, sir," replied my new acquaintance. " Our country took its name from a Scotchman who early in the century was nmch interested in matters pertaining to the welfare ot humanity. He was a man of "very great wealth ; and after retiring from active business affairs he gradually gave away his many millions founding institutions of learning and culture. In I his later years he gave expression to the ' sentiment that " It is a disgrace for a man to die rich!" His "theory, as we in our country understand it, was that the nomi^ I nal owner of wealth is not the actual owner, but'merely the trustee of the property in his legal possession. j THE SCHEME.

"We Carnegiana, therefore, determined that in our country the State should aid all men and women to escape the disgrace into which their greed and selfishness might otherwise plunge them. Our constitution provides that no native born man or woman, after reaching the age of 60 years, shall be protected by the State in his or her pro perty rights. All such persons upon reaching that ago, whether rich or poor, must relinquish to the State their property, if there be any, or, it' there be none, thei. right to acquire and own property. In return for this the constitution provides that the name of every such person shall be enrolled upon tho lists of honoured citizens, and that thereafter, through the remainder of their natural lives, they shall be supported by the State, enjoying what ever leisure or labour they may individually elect. If the fund thus provided fails in any given year to be large enough to sup port each and every honoured citizen in extreme comfort, not to say luxury, the constitution provides that the remaining population shall be taxed to do ao. But for many years now it has been found un necessary to impose any tax for this pur pose.

HOW IT WKOUGHT OUT,

"Tt was predicted by the critics of our constitution that men of large wealth," up on nearing the age limit for individual right to own property, would sell their pos sessions and move to some country where the right to own property is granted and the danger of dying disgraced not guarded against. While there were a few examples o\ such individual selfishness, experieace has proved that the criticism was not well founded. What might perhaps be called civic selfishness has in a largo measure re placed individual selfishness; and actual oxperience has shown that large property owners approach the age limit with quite as much pleasure and eagerness as do the itnpecunions ones. " Upon reaching the age limit and be coming honoured citizens, many devote their time and talents te pursuits toward which their tastes have long attracted them, but which, because of the necessity of earning their daily bread, they have been unable to indulge in. Passing into the honoured citizen class at the age of 60, these men and women suddenly find them selves released from the iron necessity of toiling for existence. Even when the result are not commensurate with the effort, the pursuit proves a pleasant, and so not alto gether unprofitable, pastime for those who love liteiary labour."

A HAPPY PEOPLE " You must be a happy people." "We are. Among other peoples ifc is common to see middle-aged, and even young, persons toiling and saving, denying themselves food and raiment sufficient for the body and proper entertainment for the mind ; literally almost stsirving body and mind because of the cost of things necessary fcr their nourishment —victims of worry, forever haunted by the fear of want in their old age. In their fancy they see the almshouse doors opening to admit them, and shrinking from the sharao of ifc, they toil the harder, deny themselves yet uioro, and so in want and worry wear out their hopeless lives. And with us how difierent ? In Carnegiit no one worries for fear of want in old age. Our citizens feel confident that if <jiv; jn health and strength the,y can earn a living until the age of 60, and they know that alter that they will be provided for generously by the State."

How to Churn Successfully.

(" Field.")

The labour cf churning cream may be appreciably minimised, and the result in butter sensibly increased at the same time, by a strict observance of certain conditions as to the state and temperature of, the cream. Tho lessons of recent trial churn ings at the British Dairy Institute indicate what the best conditions are, and also give some idaa of the extent to which the time occupied in churning and the yield of but ter may be influenced by adhering to the favourable rules. In the first place, ripened cream yields the largest percentage of but ter, and also usually requires a shorter time in the churning, the ripened cream in this instance containing #58 per cent, lactic acid, as compared with -2 per cent, in the 3weet cream. As to^. teraperatni'e, it is shown that the butter will come moro speedily when the cream is at a. high temperature, but that the gain in this respect is obtained at a sacrifice in butter, the fat lost in but' ter milk per gallon of cream being consider ably more thau when the temperaturo is moderate. The best temperature is about 55 deg. F. for the'thorough extraction of. Ibhe butter fat, but if rapid churning be a consideratipn a higher temperature up to 60 deg. F., or even higher— in the Reading experiments 65 deg. F. forced the butter in thfrttei minutes -might b ; e arranged. The increase of butter from ripened cream a? compared with sweet cream was about 3oz. per gallon of cream.

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox for the Proprietor, Eobbbt BiLL, afc his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbt^ ton. WEDNESDAY, Ootober 8, 19Q8 V

* THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 8 1902.



>m -o^'-.t-mhwi n --»■'-'; 1 ■■- jWJ/ Jt is a sure and qukk \y remedy for many .- I II tdings. ZBowei disorders, I /fc\ Stomasd troubles, gc II ailments of tde Sidneys a f and SBladder. I Wolfe's \ Sefinapps N \ 3t delps in eases of 1 a| Sldeumatism. 1 J jl Jt clears tde 9shod— 1 \} tfjrougf) the Sidneys. 1 j|\ ®on* oeeept any , f vJ \ Mb&tute. ¥ou must s\ \pJ) get tde genuine, fc^ JU—»«——m—' wjwmu» — -iprrm-rTi rrir*~—fflntti BUSINESS NOTICES- 1 £78" 181 £59/ * JUST arrived—Case Sample Clothing, contains Men's and Boys' Suits, Trousers and Knioker3, Vests, Shirts, etc. Bought at 15s in the £, for immediate sa,le. Single article at wholesale price. All plain figure, Cash Draper and Clothier. "OEMNANTS and odd lines to be cleared JKj Cheap to make room for new goods. W. H. PEARCE, Draper. Corner Burnett and East Streets. ~~~ T OVELY Laces 4sd and 6£d. Lot I 1 trimmed Aprons (soiled) from la 4d Hem stiohed Handkerchiefs 6 for Is. W. H. PEAKCE Cash Draper & Clothier. "CTOICB PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Hatelock Street. Don't Forget rrO Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, ■) NEWCASTLE, f Coal always " and v on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Wesfcporfc and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended" to. The King is Crowned, Bub youc soles are not all SDLED, and T. YOUNG, •Ulster Cash Boot Shop, Tancred street, HAS not sold all hi 3 splendid stock of Boots and Shoes. lie cau still supply all varieties at all prices. Bespoke work and Repairs made a specialty. f. T0 XT *i a, Cash Boot Depot, Tancred Street. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera-1 tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. I Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVERY description of Merchandise and Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold ou commission either privately or by Public Auction. Amongst others we have the following properties for Sale by Private Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres j Mayfield ... 872 acres, leasehold May field .. 9G7 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Eangitata ... 650 „ j Hinds ... 1800 „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstreatn ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 „' , Eaifng ... 595 „ Westerfield ... 336 „ I Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON Manager OUH FIRST CONSIGNMENTS Oi 1 SPKING : : : GOODS Are Now Being Opened —:O: — SOMETHING new in every department, our Prints being especially attractive. 2000 Yards at 4jd per yard, and warranted fast colors One Shillins: in the Poraid Discount allowed on all Cash Purchases ASHBUETON DRAPERY CO



The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest rnoneyirakers for the poor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and each one means a profit with hardly any work. Seed for our catalogue . Wg sell On cash or time payments," and can give yoa real assistance when you need it. The advice and help of our expert always at your service. Wo keep the best of every fchin for the poultry yard.—Advt. STANDiSH AND PREECE photegra-pbara under the Royal patronage of the VrinGQ and Princess of Wales. Studio Hip.h Street Chnsfcehurch. If you have Pneumatic Tyres you must have a reliable article, otherwise they ar<s a constant source of annoyance. Consider ing that the IDEAL TYRE costs no more than the average prioe, it is hardly to be wondered that this brand has become so deservedly popular.—Advt. ~~ TINWALD TO LET COTTAGE, together with small stable and shed, situated at corner of Archi bald and Agnes Streets. " T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE ' Suburban Property 5 ACRES 0 roods 20 Perches, near the North-East Town Belt, and being Lots 8 and 9, part of RS. 5800. The owner leaving thfi district. Liberal terms of pay ment A poly to T. BULLOCK : ~~" toTTet, Commodious Souse, containing sixteen rooms with all conveniences; well situated in Tancred Street. For further particulars apply to v T, BULLOCK



A great many j0 mmj>a^^^^^ I pooplo wantjl 1. heavy , ,^y- /* /?^ """v- V ijj^i hair, but ff {f7//lj&(W ivPl get it, \gA %^^a^#>(r;^ that is ((^^'^'^ whatpuzzlesy * ' fact is, tho \^"* ; hair needs a 1 (v&j, -4ysA little help ,\W-^mm now and then. ljj% X^fJ^lNPf quire feeding. When the hair is starved, it stops growing, loses its lustre, falls out, turns gray. Ayer's Hair Vigor is a hair-help. It makes tho hair grow, Stops it from falling, and completely cures dandruff. ' ; U 1 11" I 1? 8 m ; If your hair is fading or turning ; gray, begin at once with Ayer's Hair { Vigor. It will positively restore color { to your gray hair, all the full, rich j color it had in early life. [ As a hair-dressing you will certainly | like it. for it keeps the hair soft and I - glossy and prevents it from splitting I at the ends. I Do not be deceived by cheap imita | tions which will only disappoint you. j Make sure that you get the genuine j Ayer's Hair Vigor. \ Preparcftby Br. JC. AyerfeCo., Lowell. Mass., U.S.A. | BUSINESS NOTICES. i !J. SEALY&CO. ! i . EXPIRATION OF LEASE. I I Giving up Business. | Stock must be- cleared by end i of October. j I j COME early for bargains in Garden j ; Seeds, Flower Seeds, Garden Tools, ; Clover Seeds, Mangold Seeds, Ryegrass, ■ ' ' i , Cocksfoot, and Field Peas. j Complete Seedsman's Fittings for Sale, ! inoluding nest of 36 drawers, shelving, ; | i ■ show cases, desks, counter, etc. | ! Must be cleared by 31st October J. SEALY & CO. ' 7 131 Paperhangings j 2s 6d in the £ discount for Cash FOB ONE MONTH, AT It j 111 |O Q Tancred Street. PICTURES Framed, Windows Glazed, Houses Painted and Decorated. Artistic Signs Painted. ARTISTS' MATERIALS. COALS! COALS! COALS MOUNT SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. THIS is Canterbury's Best 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. | P rQ —i7s per Ton at Mount Somers ■ Station. l j JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street j Ashburton. i' " " ! Where Do You Live? riIHREE-QUARTERS of your time in JL your Boots of course. | At present we are showing the best Guinea's Worth Of Foot Comfort for Men ever seen in Ashburton." j This is a proposition worth considering ] | Have a look at our show windows. j I STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, ! Burnett Street. j Ladies turn next week. We've something very special for them. TRY i H.P. MADDEN FOR Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, j Meat Patties, j Genoa Cake, j Sultana Cake Cream Sandwiches, i Coronation Creams, Etc, Etc, A choice assortment always on hand. 1 ifcTEW SPRING GOODS now showing, j J^ New Prints, New Blousings, New Dress Materials, and a general assortment 'of New Lines in each department, Cash j I Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound off all purchases from ninepence | worth upwards, at H. C. Barrett's i Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, I East street. i Stbange's for value in Boots and Shoes



Friedlander Bros, Limited- WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 WE Shall be represented at the Christchurch and Timaru Auction Sales, 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 Christchuich 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. ;, Woolpaoks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Eequisites, supplied afc Lowest Eates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows : — Christchurch. Timaru. November 20th, 1902. December 3rd, 1902. December 11th, 1902. January 13th, 1903. I January 16th, 1903. J February 25th, 1903. j February 19th, 1903. | FRIEDLAOTER BROS., LTD. BUSINESS NOTICES. BUILDING MATERIAL. P— —"""* ERSONS about to BUILD would do well to visit our establishment. about to We have 100,000 feet of Seasoned Flooring BUILD. and Matchlining in stock ready for use. We are making Gates and Hurdles every day, to suit the require ments of our customers. We can supply Timber sawn to any size required. I - ■ : Persons about to Paint or Decor- ( TT> A TIVrHPTIVrf^ i ate their homes, should see our < JL XjLX-L^l Xxi.l VJT» ! ' (. NEW WALL PAPERS. We use Genuine Leads and Oils only., It will Pay You to Visit Us j W, H. COLLINS & CO., I I Timber Merchants and Sawmillers, Ironmongers and Hardware Merchants, Painters, 1 Decorators, and Signwriters. \ SEPTEMBER 1902, i . ■ _____ | Its time for Spring Dresses ! — TVIXTCHEE2I^ & TURNER Have added new laurels to their prestige by the DISTINGUISHED STYLE II BEAUTY Of their Importations for this Season. I And confidently Invite Inspection. FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! ~WJ E hereby beg to tender our sincere thanks to our numerous cus tomers for their most liberal support during the last 15 years, and for their 1 kindly sympathy since our disastrous fire. We also beg to notify that we have again resumed work in the new Hall (opposite our Warehouse), -kindly placed at our disposal by T. Bullock, Esq., (during the building of our new premises), where we hope still to merit your valued support, and where we intend shortly to open out our salvage stock tor immediate sale, where you may expect'some tremendous bargains in Household Furnishings. We Remain, Yours Very Truly, T. H. UMDRILL & CO., General House Furnishers, TANCEED STREET. YES, I TOLD YOU §0, NOTICE AND IT'S A FACT, —- , _— mHAT I am still selling Tobacconist fukl Fish! 1 Gooda cheaper than you can procure ANGLER s AND ALL INTERESTED, them elsewhere. But you all know that iU ainvxu^^o you a good smoke;also3odozenSlazepger's Wen. COlD petition. Goods at ne^ »«^Tgm. BaUs DuTedin or Chri^hurch. prices We ask Wow JJont rorget at youto asc^a i n pur prices before pur- H. ArFLOWER'S, (late F Clark's) .chasing elsewhere. Tobacconist and Hajrdresser, East Street HARDLEY BROS. Furniture—The best place m Ashburton is IMPORTEES & IVIANUFACTUKERS, Stbangb's ' ' '■'* ■"-'>f " Ashburton. Smoke New Venus 3 Orders by poifi pmply attended t.o.



______ STUD NOTICES. J r 1 O Travel this Season in the Ashburton 5 District, the well-known Trotting Stallion, „_,.. BERLIN -MAC, (By Berlin—dam Quicksilver mare). Terms—£2 10s season, payable January 1903 ; £3 10s guarantee, payable -£1 Is on January Ist, 1903, balance when mare proves in foal; groomage fee ss, payable at first service. For further particulars apply to T. LESTER, | 9 322 > South East Belt, Ashburton. 1 |iliiHTif itiii'r'i'TiinfTiTiiiTi TiviiMiinwmii wif i inwi 'iiwiiiiiimmhWMMW BUSINESS NOTICES. =:362.000.= Yes, it 9s a Lot. "OUT that is the number of McCOEMICK Machines Built and Sold in 1901. It means that the works turned out last year over Two Machines a Minute, For 300 Days, working io hours a day. JUST THINK IT OVEE. One Machine in 1831: 362,000 in 1901. r: They are turning out 3 complete ! Machines a minute this year. Are you going to have one of them ? Guess you ought! They are the Best. Write or call for new 1902|CAT-A-LOG. Morrow, Bassett AND CO., Wills Street, Ashbutfton. ; M. PEIEST, Manager. Public Notice. XX7 ANTE D-2,000 nr>ZEN EGGS, by Matthew Gilmour, (Late H. A. Floweb). ! Having purchased the old-established i Confectionery and Pastrycook Business of I Mr H. A. Flower, I am now supplying the best of Pastry and Confectionery; I Bought of the best makers, and made of the j best ingredients. I Only " our own make" of Pastry sold and supplied in the Tea Eooms. Parties and Weddings catered for. Wedding and . Birthday Cakes a specialty. j MATTHEW GILMOUE. 9 158 Only this season's sold. | TAILORS. Bs= SFOK WATCHES,, [CLOCKS", JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, . SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO Q. JESSON", Practical Watchmaker aud Jewellei, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with.l Wanted Known rilO all who intend Purchasing a New Bicycle, that you will consult your interests by Inspecting Our Lateat (models, which are Above all Others jin appearance and wear. They cannot be beaten . Ask anyone who has ridden The Famous Massey-Harris. They run easy, and keep running easy. Easy terms can be arranged at Massey-Harris Depot, East Street. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. T>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. TANCEED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STEEET, ASHBTJRTON. (Next Ashburtpn Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. OLARIDGE'S (Late McConnelFs). ■Tanceed Street, Ashbubton. "DEST accommodation and attention for X> Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horae lipping done. F. P. CLAEIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6J7 EVERY Woman likes to know what is ' to be worn for Spring, even though unready to purchase. A stroll through our Trarehouse just now is an inexpensive pleasure, and at the same time a liberal education.—Mitchell^ and Turner, The? Drapers. Strange's Sample Eooms, Burnett street



• STUD NOTICES TOST AND THIT"sEA SON at Keiburn Lodge, and Travel the District, The TnoBorGHBRED Stallion, FOEMOSAN By St. Leger—Forme, by Nordenfeidt*- Formo, by Sterling worth— Pulchra (imp.) , FOEMOSAN is a chestnut horse, foaled in 1897. He is a full brother to the excel lent performer Cruciform, and has himself been successful when racing, winning the C.J.C. Champagne Stakes, the North Island Challenge Stakes (beating Advance), and other good races. For particulars, apply to | MAX FEIEDLANDEE, Ashburton 5 or HAEEY THOMPSON, 274 Kelburn Lodge, Tinwald. TO TEAVEL in the Hinds and May field Districts, The Clydesdale Stallion, GLENWYE For terms and particulars, apply to T. DEENNAN, 9 215 Groom in charge. TO Stand the Season at Ashburton, and travel the surrounding districts THE CELEBRATED TROTTING SIRE PRINCE IMPERIAL. PEINCE IMPEEIAL is sire of Hamlin and Little Princess, two horses which rank among the best of their age in the Colony, and several other promising young ones. Terms —JB4 4s each mare. Groomage fee ss, to be paid at time of 1 service. For further particulars apply to \ 8 261 JOHN McDONNELL, Ashburton. j : TO TEAVEL the Ashburton, Methven, and Surrounding Districts, The Standard-Bred Trotting Sire IMPERIOUS, By Director—Mandane. For Full Pedigree, see Cards. Will stand at Mr T. M. Jones', near 1 Ashburton Saleyards, on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Fridays. Newman's stables on Saturdays. Terms.— £s ss, payable" on or before * January, Ist, 1903; Groomage Fee ss, payable at time of service. • MANGAN AND WILSON, 9 3 Proprietors, Eiccarton. TO TEAVEL the Ashburton, Wakanui and Longbeaoh Districts. i . The Well-known Trotting Stallion, j TORONTO, (By Texas—Twilight.) TOEONTOis a grey horse, standing 16.1. He has only been at the stud for one season to the public, but on the farm of the owner has got the well-known performers The Needle (smin. 4sec, for 2 miles), and Non sense (2min. 33sec. for one mile.) Terms.—Season, 3 Guineas ; two or more mares as per agreement. Toronto will be at Claridge's Stables every Saturday for the service of breeders. Owners of mares can have paddocking for Is 6d per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. ! Further particulars on application to the Groom in charge, or 9 63 W. BEGG, Ashton. 1 ' j To Travel this Season IN THE ASHBUETON DISTEICT. rpHE THOEOUGHBEED STALLION WA&RINGTON, By Gorton—Mountain Lilly. Warrington's numerous good perfor i mances and the record time he has put up are well-known to all racing men. He was '. never in better health or condition for travelling than he is this season. Groomage fee, ss. I For further particulars apply to I S. BEOWN", 1 Proprietor J Me^rose Farm, Wakanui, Ashburton, or 9 163 C. CHAPMAN, Groom in charge TO Travel the season in the Wakanui, Seafield, and Chertsey districts, and , stand at Ashburton on Saturdays, the Clydesdale Stallion LORD CLYDE, By The Conqueror—dam Jess by Sir Colin. For terms and particulars, apply to 9 249 A. FOESYTH, Elgin. TO Stand at Winslow This Season, and Travel the Lowcliffe, Hinds, Tinwald, Mayfield, and Mount Somers Districts, The Thoroughbred Stallion, Marquis of Zetland, (Perkin Warbeck ll.—Eeverie). Bred by Mr E. Gates, at Grove Farm. MAEQTJIS OF ZETLAND is a dark bay colt with black points. He stands 15.3, has great strength and substance, and during his racing career he proved himself to be one of the fastest horses of the many good ones .bred on Grove Farm. Fees.—Season, £3 3s } half-guarantee, £4> 4s j groomage fee os. For further particulars, apply to 9 247 E. BUENETT, Winslow. THE AMERICAN "in|TILL TEAVEL the Methven, Alford n Forest, and Mount Somers Dis tricts this season. His pedigree is so well known, and his stock have turned put so well, that it is unnecessary to enlarge upon either. His stock can be seen in various parts of the country. "■—"' Terms—£3 10s, guarantee; £2 10s the season, payable at first service. A. McFAELANE, 9 150 . Spnngburn. TO TEAVEL in the Methven, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Mayfield aud Surrounding Bistriots, The Draught Stallion, GLENORCHY, (By Middlerigg Prince—Jess). GLENOBCHY is a black horse, with white face, 4 years old. He is exceedingly well put together, has grand bone and good feet, and for getting active farm horses could not be beaten. Terms.—Season, £2 10s; Guarantee, M 10s; groomage fee, ss. Two or more mares as per agreement. Also, to Stand at Sawmills, Staveley,— The Light Draught Stallion, LAKEWOOD, (By Lord Salisbury—Quicksilver mare), LAKEWOOD is a rich bay horse, 7 years old. He is as sound as a bell, hard, as nails, and is leaving grand stock, suitable for tramway work, etc. Terms,—Season £2, 10s, Guarantee £B 10s; groomage fee, ss. Two or more mares as per agreement. Owners of mares can have paddocking for Is per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. Further particulars on application to the Groom in charge, or SHARPLIN & CQ., 9 321 Sawmills, Staveley. * WANTED everyone to know that Jas Mellor is opening up his new stock of American Boots. They are tip-top Goods and well worth a trial. i



BUSINESS NOTICES, MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony MX J. GILLIES begs to inform the Eesidents of Ashburton and District! that he is prepared to receive Pupils for instruction in tb.B above subjects. The system employed for Voice-Produc tion and Culture will be Ttalian (Lamperti Method^, and in Piano that of the Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for the Examinations-in the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Eoyal College, London; also for Trinity College, London. Each Pupil's Term dates from the firat lesson. Address:—Care Mbs Pilbrow, Cameron Street. 728 I HALMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDEES' BUILDINGS. "COR Portraiture. Landscape, And Enlargements. MODEEATE CHAEGES. 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 at; moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.C.S.M. Certificated and Registered Teacher. STUDENTS prepared for any Mtmical Examination held in New Zealand. All branches of Music taught. Candidates presented at Examinations 137; average marks gained, 94 per cent. [ ; ; -i The Poultry Industry. I __ INDIAN Game and Dorking Cross, pro nounced by the Government Expert the best for the London Market. Indian Game Cockerels and Dorking Hens (pure bred) For Sale. . H. G. BEEETMAN, 8 97 Ashbnrton E MfiSISBBT, "OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Jt> Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. bae>:r Bitos. Complete Fo.rjQi®iilia|B >. UTV IJ JK R JL\% l$l£13l », _ WHT do we sell as many Boots as all the rest of the shops put together ? The answer is simple. We sell nothing but the Best of Goods, and our prices are by far the Cheapest.—Mellor's, Tancred street. WANTED -Poultry for Export in any quantities.—W. Stontees, Tancred Street. WANTED Known—Lawn Mowers sharpened by machinery, and re paired by the Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street. TO Our Lady Friends. - If you intend to favour us with your Dressmaking Order, please advise us as early as con venient. Our dates are rapidly filling up, and a note will probably save both, irritation and disappointment.—Mitchell and Ttjk neb, Costumiers. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. 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. WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder thegreat novelty _ DO not be put off with so-called ■ Cheap Boots, but go to Mellor's, for yon ■■; get nothing but the very: best at the Zealandia Boot Store. PATTY Pan baking powder, tnegieakl . novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. TT7 ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan * * Drill; guaranteed m good order, low price. For particulars apply W. St6n yer, Implement Depot, PATTY Pan baking powder contain* a patty pan at each. end,of tin MAKE no mistake, we do the largest boot trade, keep the. largest stock, sell the cheapest, and give the best value. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. TPHE up-to-date Boot Shop, Mellor's I Zealandia Boot Store. This season's goods are magnificent, and well worth a trial. TEY the Eapid Shirt Gloss, it will sate you time, money, and worry. It will make an old shirt look like new. Sold'by all the leading grocers, WANTED KNOWN—That for Eeal Good Winter Boots and Shoes, at Seasonable Price's,-•"call* at J. Moison, for, as in the past, 'J. M. still maintains, and would not forfeit, that grand reputation he has held and still holds, not by nonsensical talk, but his Boots have at all times stood the test, and are the best proof of his success. Eepairing done at once. Best Sole Leather used.—Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton. THE Eapid Lightning Shirt Gloss—the 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, WANTED to Sell—7 acres good landj sub-divided and well fenced'into four paddocks, water in each. Nice garden, good five roomed house, new stable ; very neat property. Owner leaving, therefore must ' be sold. Fqr particulars apply W, Stonteb.