Buller's Message.

j "MY VIEW IS I OUGHT TO LET J LADYSMITH GO." I Sir Eedvers Ruller has forwarded to the Press copies of the famous despatches re lating to his first attempt to relieve Lady smith, lie states that they are in the exact form in which they have beeu sup plied to him by Mr Brudrick for publica tion. The first despatch is as follows :— From Sir E. Buller to the Secretary of State for ■ War. Chieveley Camp, Dec. 15, 1899. A serious question is raised by my failure to-day. I do nut now consider that I am strong enough to relieve Ladysmith. Colen eo is a fortress which, if not captured by a rush, could, I think, only be taken by a 3iege. Within eight miles from the point of attack there is no water, and in this weather that exhausts infantry. The place is fully enlrenched. Ido not think we saw either a gun or a Boar all day, but the tire brought to bear on us was very heavy. The infantry were willing enough to fight, but the intense heat absolutely ex hausted them. I consider I ought to let Ladysmith go and to occupy a good posi tion for the defence uf South Natal, and so , let time help us. But I feel I ought to con sult you on such a step. Twenty thousand men, I consider, faced us to-day ; both in arms and in position they had the advan tage. They admit, indeed, that they suf fered severely j but my men are dispirited i because they have not seen a dead Boer. j My losses have not been very heavy; much heavier, indeed, I could have made them, but the moment I failed to get on ! the run the result would have been the same. I was beaten, I now feel I cannot say that with my available force I can relieve Ladysmith, and I suggest that for me to occupy a defensive position and fight it out in a country better suited to our tactics is the best thing that I can do. We are advised by the War Office that G-eneral Buller's telegram of Dec. 15 was paraphrased for the protection of the cipher before being printed, this being the course adopted at the beginning of the war. Sir Eedvers Bul'er has, however, supplied the War Office with the " ipsissima verba" of, the telegram from the records in his pos session. From the comparsion of the two it is ap parent that the sense is preserved, as the following extracts will show. ASSENT BY GENEBAL WAR OFFICE PARAPH BULLER. RASE. "My view is that I "Iconsider I ought ought to let Lady- to let Ladysmith go smith go and occupy and to occupy good, good positions for the positions for the de defence of South Nat- fence of South Natal al and let time help and let time help us. us. ... . . . "I suggest that for " The best thing Ime to occupy adefen can suggest is that I f-ive position and fight should occupy defen- it out in a country sive positions and hotter suited to our fight it out in a coup-bactics is the best try better suited to thing that I can do." our tactics." To this despairing message Lord Luns downe replied on Dec. 16 that the surren der of Ladysmith would be regarded by the Government as " a national disaster of the greatest magnitude," and urged him strongly to make another attempt-with the aid of the additional men then arriving. In forwarding the despatches to the Press, General Buller remarks] that he was " delighted" to receive this reply, because it assured him that forces which he feared were pledged in another direction would be at his disposal. THE LADYSMITH: HEIiIOGRAM. Next comes General Buller's heliogratn to Sir George White in Ladysmith, around which so much controversy has raged. It is dated Dec 16, and, with certain correc tions made the next day, is as follows :— . " I tried Colenso yesterday, but failed. The enemy is too strong for my force, ex cept with si^ge operations, and these will take one full month to prepare. Can you last so long ? How many days can you hold out ? I suggest your firing away as much ammunition as you can, makiug best terms you can. I can remain here if. you have alteruatiAO suggestion, but unaided I can not break in. I find my infantry cannot light more than ten miles from camp, and then only if water can be got, and it is scarce here. Whatever happons, recollect to burn your cipher, deciphar, and code books, and all deciphered messages." Sir Goor<fe White's reply was that he could make his food last much longer than a month, and that he should not think of making terms till he was forced to. " You tn y have hit enemy harder than you think," he added, and pointed out that it General Buller lost touch with the enemy it would immensely increase their oppor tunities of crushing Ladysmith. •• Things may look brighter," he oontiuued, and as for surrender, " we must not yet think of it."

What a Blessing.

What a blessing it is. Sought after by thousands, Ashburton is finding it out Many a miserable man is happy now. Nights of unrest, days of trouble. Any irritating skin disease means this, Piles mean this.

Eczema, just as bad and just as bad to cure.

But Doan's Ointment does it. Eelieves at once and cures if you use it long enough, A specific for any irritation of the skin. Here's Ashburton proof to back, it: — Mrs Maitland, Beach Eoad, this town, says; —'Doan's Ointment should have universal use as a household remedy. Where children are this ointment cannot be too highly valued. I have used it on my children for cuts and sores, and have found that it is the best preparation I have ever used. Ifc allays the pain and heals rapidly. I obtained it from the Ashburton Drug Co. in East Street.' Doans' Ointment is splendid in all diseases of the skin, eczema, piles hives, insect bites, sores chilblains, etc. It is perfectly safe and very effective. Doan's Ointment is sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 3s per box, or will be posted on rgeflipt of price by the proprie tors, Foster McLellan Co., Pitt Street, Sydney, N. S. W- But be sure they are Doan's.

Printed and published by Thomas Haxoox^ . for the Proprietor, Robkrt Built, ad his? Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton,..;, : . . . - ■•.■■ =■> MONDAY, August 18, 1902.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDTAN s MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 1902



you if you pay no attention to your •weak throat and lungs. Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Weak throats and weak lungs easily give way. Some extra strain, as & fresh cold, and you are down with bronchitis or pneumonia. Better Strengthen these weak places before it is too late. Ayer's Cherry Peotoral heals theso irritable throats, gives tone to the relaxed membranes, and imparts strength to the lungs. There are many substitutes and imi tations. Beware of them! Be surV^ you get Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Two sizes. Large and small bottles. Prepared by Or. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., U.S.A. BUSINESS NOTICES. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. J Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, j West Street, Ashburton. EVERY description of Merchandise and Farmers' Eequisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. . Amongst others we have the following properties for Sale by Private Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres Mayfield ... 872 acres, leasehold Mayfieid ... 967 „ Eackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 2G2  Eangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstreatn ... 500 }i Coldstream ... 350 „ Ealing ... &95 „ Westerfield ... 336 „ ( Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... f^,^ Manager X L.HKJGS Painter, Glazier, Paperhanger, and Signwriter . Wall Paper, Scrim, Oils, Paints, Glass, etc., in Stock. HAVING taken over the Picture Fram ing Plant and Stock of Mr J. Wright I am now prepared to receive order 3 for Picture Framing at lowest prices. J. L. HIGGB, Tancred Street. GO HH & a 5 y o GO KEEP YOTJB EYE ON THE WINDOWS OF STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STOEE, This Week. AGEEAT Gathering of Good Guinea BOOTS for Men now showing. The Poultry Industry. INDIA.ST 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. BEBEYMAtf, 8 97 Ashburton Smoke New Venus



A Painful Discovery—-Apropos of tho patriotic agitation in favour of colonial mutton, the atory is told of an Australian meeting conrened to boom Australian wines. It was an informal meeting, and while the members smoked and talked one of their number made a great speech. His contention was that every Australian should drink his native wine and recom mend it wherever he went was received with loud cheers ! But at the end of the evening there was a painful discovery. The patriotis audience had been drinking nothing but whisky and brandy- quite un consciously. Have any op your Neighbours Tolp You that the Greatest Sale of Eeliable Cycles ever held in mevr Zealand is under way at John Our and Co.'s, sole New Zea land agents for the celebrated easy running Wayerley Cycles. In order to celebrate the salo of 1000 Waverley Cycles, John Ore and Co. are offering six Ladies' and six Men's Machines at the extremely low price of .£l6 10s, complete withi lamp and bell. These are not old model machines, but the Latest: 1902 Waverleys, and as this offer only remains open for two weeks you cannot afford fco delay. The Waverley is no new machine of whiuh you know nothing but one that has stood tha test of time and wear, and there are hundreds of Waverleys in use at the present time which have baea ridden by their fortunate owneis many thousands of miles over all kinds of country, good and bad, at a cost of next to nothing for repairs. Bear this in mind, the sale only lasts two weeks. At this season everybody is liable to Coughs and Colds. Avoid all danger by taking TUSSICUEA. Obtainable from all chemists. Smoke New Venus



Do you know these tell tale signs and what they mean ? Do your lungs pain you ? Are they weak and delicate ? Do you have a stubborn cough 1 { Are you subject to colds that " hang on ? " Is your throat sore and inflamed ? Are you losing flesh ? ■ Does your head ache? These symtomß call for quick relief if you would spare yourself the con- > sumptive's lot. There is but one | treatment known to science that will cure consumption and all diseases leading to it—a never failing treat ment that is doing a grand work throughout the colony. Cod Liver Oil, Creasote, Lime, Soda and Fresh [ Eggs. These five ingredients are scientifically combined in ki yffi--y a HI &»• They ease the pain, give strength to the delicate, stop the cough and coiil, assist the digestive organs to assiinikto food thus adding flesh :nid rusistive power against disease. ■ ; . Get Lane's Emulsion because it s.tnps the tell talc .sirrns. "It's Famous." Price '2/0 and 4/6. 32 T. Bullock. FOR SALE. TWO Building Allotments, fronting Alford Forest Road, immediately opposite the entrance to the Woollen Factory, being Lots 7 and 8, each ccntain ing £-acre. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET. SMALL Cottage in Wills Street west, fronting the Domain. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. ~ FOR SALE Fairton. BUILDING Site, being Lot 81, contain ing 1-Acre. T. BULLOCK. MONEY. '"; 0 Lend on approved freehold securities, j ■ ' the following sums awaiting invest- j ment, viz :—£4oo, .£6OO, £800, £125, £1200 £500, .£l5O, £125, £1500, and Apply to TJBULLOOK. TINWALD TO LET /COTTAGE, together with small stable ' > and shed, situated at corner of Archi bald and Agnes Streets. T. BULLOCK. _______ Commodious House, containing sixteen rooms with all conveniences; well situated in Tancred Street. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK " "for~sale 5 ACRES First-Class Land, fronting the Wakanui Creek, Allenton district. Easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE Suburban Property 5 ACRES 0 roods 20 Perehtw, near the North-East Town Belt, and being Lots 8 and 9, part of E.S. 5800. The owner leaving tho district. Liberal terms of pay ment . Apnly to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE. ~ IMIKOVEi) Farms and other Properties as follows, viz:— 447 Acres, with extensive improvements, good for all-round Farming. 283 Acres, light land, Westerfield Survey District 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.. FOR SALE. \ Acre, together with 5 roomed Cottage etc, Netherby. Price Jal3s. 3£ Acres. Tinwald, together with good j Dwelling House and other improve- j ments. * \ Acre, Hampstead, together with j Cottage, small Stable, etc., price £125 ' Also good Building Sites, viz— j T.S. 419, \ Acre, Moore Street; first-class j land; nice site for a house. Price J>6s I T.S. 818, i Acre, Aitken Street | Also, — I Building Allotments for Sale in the ! Townships of Tinwald, Rakaia,Winslow and Wheatßtone, and a number in Allenton District, near the Woollen Factory. To Let—Small Shop and Office in the ! Arcade To Let, at alow rental, Shop and premises Triangle Buildings, near the Post ' Office and Railway Station. List of Properties may be seen at my j Office, where full particulars can be , obtained. I T. BULLOCK j FEVERISH HEAT, | PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, Em ! Preserve a healthy state of tho const!- I tution during the period, of Teething. [The words " JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," Aro engraved on the Government Stamp affixed tf each Packet. Kempthorne, Prosser & Co., Agents AN EXPLANATION f AS AN explanation to numerous en quirers k? our continued success in business, we have recourse to the words of our customers, which explanation all Bhould seriously consider. One and all term ours as the cheapest house, our articles not to be surpassed, and our prompt ness in executing all orders exact. Give us a trial and see if above is correct.— Moriartt Bkos,, Cabinetmakers, etc., Tancred Street. HIGHEST Test Kerosene per tin 4s 3d per case 8s (id; finest Snowdrop sugar 2£lb, 70lb bag 14s 6d; washed cur rants 5d per lb; siiltanas 7d; Valencia raisins s?d; prunes 8d lb; preserved ginger 8d lb , dried apples 9d ; peaches 9d; apri cots lOd; cooking figs 7d j layer figs Bd. ~ John On and Co Worms undermine Children's Constitut ons. Use Wade's Worm Figs Is boxes.



' BUSINESS NOTlCg____ Pure TEAS of FINEST Quglity^ I ! These Teas are blends ot absolutely the I FINEST TEAS PROCURABLE. I 1 IL__» UA U ■ ■m\ I 1 . m ' m 188 I I Rd? Brand I i\J I Each Brand is ot a different character and I flavour but of FINEST Quality. COLOMBO.. 1& I \er Brand. Pure Ceylon I \\J I | Ask your Grocer for these well-known 1 I Brands oi Teas and ... I I ACCEPT NO OTHER, I itA^ww" r**r*ia i —nrTTrmtn iiini i i nrn r~n n ' ■ nr~i in ' ' ii iiiiiiiiirn-~nrrii¥ni»wi " iririnw: SALE? AXE ALL THE RAGE. Special Reductions —-to: Special Reductions NICHOLAS &PICRFOBD INVITE COMPAEISON OF VALUES. Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, Is6d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, 4s, 4s 6d, ss, 5s 6d. Childrens 1 from 8d per pair. School Boots from 5s per pair. Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s 6d to 18s 6d ppr pair j Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s Gd to 18s 6d per pair J Gentfs 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 ajspecialty. Our Motto is—" Small Profits and Quick Returns." NICHOLAS- & PICKFORD, EAST STEEET ASHBURTON. Furniture Buyers, Read this ! STRANGE,. BUT TRUE. (A RECORD.) TO ALL THOSE WHO PURCHASE | iHI j WOKTH 0E UPWARDS OP FUENITUEE . j During our GEE AT SALE §31 WE ARE GIVING 1525 A Beautiful Present, such as a Nice Easy Chair, or Tea Set, Brass Rail Fender, or Bedroom Set, Etc. Etc. Etc. (According to purchase and your own choice.) Every article at reduced price. 1 And we guarantee to sell at latest published Christchurch prices. TO OUR COUNTRY-' CLIENTS. I We also offer to pay your Railway Fares to select your Presents. ! We will also pack it and yout purchase free oi charge. j SO STUDY YOUR PURSES and pay us a visit, for it jwill pay you, ] and oblige, Yours very truly, T. H. UK DRILL & CO., I Complete House Furnishers, Ashburton I"" rO R ' WILLIAM R. HYDE, j I mimnTT ™ /rmsi™ f BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. WATCHES, CLOCKS (Next Ashburton Club), [\ JEWELLERY, ~VI7"^ LE SA L E and retail Tinware TT Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Ga s SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsmker. Sole agent for Nicholas SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. TO SHEEPOWNERS. I Gr. JESSOrS 5 GOOD PRICES ASSURED. . I Practical Watchmaker and Jeweller, MATSON AND~Co., beg to inform ' Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) -Jp * holders of Sheep and Lambs that '^ B ££ urton ' should they be looking for a Market and I ' decide to try Addington, that they will be I . o • i glad to receive Consignments. \ —Repairs a opecialty. — There is no need to write to them; just ■ consign Matson's, Addington. .' Presentation Committees liberally firm rill carefully untruck and dealt with. • classify each lot, and if the price bid at j ' Auction is not sufficient on a basis of the i. .— ■ c.ii. Prices current for Frozen Meat, they W. wmT ,_ c4. 4. i. will have the Sheep sent to either Isling-I ANTED Sportsmen not to mis? Belfast, aid on receipt of Weights chance ot buying a good Gun ajj s eU forward or ship as Clients may much reduced prices ft«^ RjjjjnjL Consign MATSON S, Addington. f ' WANTED Builders and intending »p o Those Who Have LANDED Builders to inspect our Register _, c^ T T Grates and Mantel Pieces. PROPERTY TO bELL. Habdlet Beob. gend p ar ticulars of your Properties to WANTED-Clearance of Lamps before H MATSON AND CO. Stock-taking. Reduced prices. See our window. The Firm is recognised as the greatest Haudlet Bros. medium of exchange in Canterbury, and j . . Buyers from all parts are constantly en \\ "* ANTED Known — Largest Stock quiring and making inquiries from them. W Enamel, Tin, and Hollo ware in the During the past six months the firm have town. ■ been instrumental in selling no less than S Hardlet Bkos. 1 SIX good-sized Properties south of Rangi- fata. They are always willing to receive WANTED Sportsmen to bring your particulars through any local Agent, and to j Guns to be repaired. Best work- work in conjunction with them, which must manship only employed. be to the benefit of the owner. They ad- TTA"RIW/EY TIT? OS vertise all Properties in their Quarterly jr_ _fi X_l>itwo. Review, which is circulated throughout the i A™ t> ~n i. ~t\' j j i. 1 - world They advertise likely Properties ! 20 Percent Dmdend guaranteed in regular column, free of cost to 1 warmth and comfort to buyers of our g^faJ^other charges are on the lowest large Eiderdown Quilts at 20s. If you "-Thyou have a place for sale, avail prefer Blankets we can do them very hght v^_ e- H 0 / t heir services. It coPts nothing in any size you like. Come and ask to see JXSgate to made, and no fear of your SJiu Sood3' rS^WngJbawtod. or depreciated... —Mitchell and xuBKEB Great facts. They can always assist , "STANDISH AND PREECE Purchasers, \ being hand and glove with ! Moneyed Clients. j Photographers under the Royal patronage MAlbONb, [ of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio 6 14.3 Christchurch, Hiph Street, Christchurch. "



_ BUSINESS NOTICES. & MoSSEBBY, T>ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. r J. SEALY & CO. NEW SEEDS, NEW SEEDS. "^S^T^E beg to intimate to ou numerous patrons, that our 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 Sealv's Corner. East Street. J. SEALY & CO. 7 131 LATEST PEARCE'S Sale of Drapery. Wonderful success. Shop crowded Saturday Everybody smiling and satisfied, The reductions are genuine. "TWTOW is the time to get a cheap pair of J3I Blankets. Just arrived sample pairs Curtains from 2s lid.—Pearce's Drapery Sale. i FOUND at last—A genuine Drapery Sale. If you did not get a circular call and get one at Pearce's Genuine Drapery Sale. "¥> EMEMBEE its room we want, not SXj profit. Cost price accepted for nearly everything. We must have more room for stocktaking. Call and satisfy yourselves at, Pearce's Clearing Sale. COALS! COALS! COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS .NOW IN THE MAEKET. THIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMEES COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TET IT ! TEY IT ! TEY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. < JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. MBS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. "pEGISTERED TEACHEE OF MUSIC j 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. E CLAEK CARRIAGE PAINTE;E, TpIVE Tears with A. G.Howland, Christ ie church; seventeen years with J. E. i 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, / Tanored Street West. npHEEE 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 aak. Who is this Earl? What's this Earl? Have you seen it ? Is it a Bike ? Is it a Cart? Well, to satisfy this thirst for'knowledge, THE EAKL at present staying at MOEEOW, BASSETT and C®. is a new up-to-date B ICICLE, Guaranteed, Fitted with Dunlop's Best Multiflex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and Bell Price : •- £10 Cash. I __ M PRIEST, Manager BAKER BROS. | ' l UNDERTAKER^, * A GENTLEMAN in good social and _c\_ financial position wishes to correspond with refined and educated young lady, view to matrimony. Must be good looking and have a clear complexion and beautiful skin, such as those who use PLANTEKOA Oint ment and Soap. WANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grate, a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tanored Street. Smoke New Venus ,



BUSINESS NOTICES. 1 THE LATEST CORONATION CAKE To be Had at MADDENS, The Leading Caterer and Con fectioner- EAST STREET. LONDON BUTCHEBY TANCEED STREET. HAVING taken over the Business of the late Sam. ,E. Burnard, as from Ist July, 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 me in the past will be continued. Quality and punctuality guaranteed. Families waited on Daily. W. H. KOBINSON 7 29 Support Local Industry, Save 2£o»ey, And* Ensure a Comfortable Fireside by using Mount Somers Coal. 11,1 OUNT 50MEBS COAL 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 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. TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. '. Mrs Johnston. Havelook Stbbet. CEOWH BREWERY CO., Ltd. Antigua Street, Christchurch. /CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES \y AND STOUT. Foett Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 Don't Forget rpo Call at AEGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, , *\ NEWCASTLE,. ' I Coal always and C on hand. MOUNT SOMEES ; Also Coke; Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. CLABIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tancebd Street, Ashburton. T> EST accommodation and attention for Jl) Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse lipping done. ' F. P. CLAEIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 jB7 PEACE DECLARED. .;. ■ I NOT so with you, because your system is out of order, on account of your cold feet. Eemedy-Call at the ULSTEE BOOT SHOP and get a pair of warm Boots or Slippers. Prices to suit everyone. Slippers from 9d upwards. All classes of Boots and Shoes equally cheap. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop, Tancred street. IN SURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600,000 r | AS already been added to Policies in 1X tk-e Department. This is the Bonus Year And everyone now taking out a participa ting Policy will receive a substantial bonus at the end of the year. J. H. RICHARDSON, Commissioner. ST. GEORGE JAMS, Potted £z Prei-erred M eat** ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM Proourable from all Grocers and Storekeeper throughout tha Colony I



BUSINESS NOTIfES NOTICE. WE HAVE APPOOTBD F.W.COX, Agent for ' Bfassey-Harris and Imperial Bicycles ' FOB ASHBUETON, jEAKAIA, andj Surrounding Districts. Clients will receive every attention, and MR COX will Collect all Monies due to üb. CANADA CYCLE & MOTOR COY, LIMITED. Depot—East Street, Ashburton. HALMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDEES' BUILDINGS. "DOR portraiture. Landscape, And Enlargements. MODERATE CHAEGES. Mount Somers Hotel. W. J. A: CLAY, Proprietor HAVING Purchased this well known Hotel, I am now prepared to receive Visitors and the General Public. j* Best Accommodation. Every attention given. Only the Bast Brands of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. . 8 57 WHY are the people after the Coro nation better off than the King? Because the people get a Sovereign while the King only gets a Grown, Tand it takes & crown to buy one bottle of PLANTEKOA, while a sovereign will buy four bottles, and a large box of PLANTEKOA Ointment ia the bargain. GENTLEMEN. Try Our CHEbTEfiFIELDS f Ob 1 lir^c-qiinrter ** Orvrcoats. £ MeJDOINA? T> JSc CO. Tailobs Wanted Known. QECOND TO NONE Water Race Cleaner O can be had for £6~ upwards, being made to suit any size Eace, according to order. P. W. PAGE, 124 Chertsey. NOTICE. .. A NY person or persons found trespareing' on the Eiversdale Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise-will be prosecuted. 5307 W. S. STEANGE. \\ ANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's' 1 * Bicycle, good as new, very little used; must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers; TEY the Eapid Shirt Gloss, it will say« you time, money, and worry. It will make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. WANTED to Sell—Several good city and country Hotels. For fuU particulars apply W. STONYER. WANTED KNOWN-That for Eeal Good Winter Boots and Shoes, afc Reasonable Prices, call at J. Moibon, 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 I the test, and are the best proof of his I success. Repairing done at once. Best-Sole* ' i Leather used.—Next Court, House, East* Street, Ashburton. WANTED Knowa— Best ammunition! Depot in Ashburton is / Habdlbtßeos. PATTY Pan baking powder -wants on trial without - prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. > ' ; \TP ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan * * Drill i guaranteed in good order, low price. For particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot. WHAT prize takers for pastry use* Patty Pan baking powder the great novelt 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. v ; PATTY Pan baking powder contain! a patty pan at each end of tin . THE Rapid Lightning Shirt Gloss—the only reliable shirt polish in the world. It is used by all the leading laundresses ia 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 T*lne is wanting. Mitchell & Tubneb are combining low prices with good quality at their Cleaning up Sale. Remnants and Oddments a specialty.—Mitchell and. Turner. - I WILL not be responsible for the debts of my wife, after this date, unlesscon tracted in the purchase of PLANTEKOA Ointment and Seap, which I know she cannot do without. She never suffers with, chapped hands or rough skin now. TO Those about to marry,, and to tfease 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;.