CABLE NEWS

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph - Copyright NAVAL DEFENCE. )' London, July 23 j Lord'Braflsey, in an article in the " Em-j pire Review," says it ia desirable to con- ! cent rate a naval force nearer tho chief v brads routes and strategical points. This would be easy if Britain had the swiftest vessels carrying mails and more effective as j cruisers,, but they could only be obtained } by liberal subsidies. THE CANADIAN STEEL.TRUST. Ottawa, July 39 Tho Canadian Steel Corporation, with a cipita] of eighteeu million" dollars, when underwritten receives a bonus of five million dollars and exemption from taxes for twenty years. It is confident that it can produce steel thirty per cent, cheaper i than Morgan's Trust. KING EMMANUEL. Bkelin July 30 King Emmanuel arrives here on the 24-th Au gust. LEEDS ELECTION. London, July 30 The election at Leeds, caused through Mr Jackson being raised to the Pi»erage,resulted as follows :— Mr Rowland Rurran, Liberal)* •7559 votes: Sir Arthur Lawson, (Unionist), 9781. The figures produced a great sen sation in Parliament, which is mainly attributed to the Education Bill and the inadequate public control of schools, also forcing it by an all night sitting. Elec tioneering placards contrasted a big Liberal | with a little Protectionist loaf, although the price of bread is practically unaffected by the recent corn duties. VICTOIUA STREET FIXE. The verdict on the Queen Victoria Street fire stated that tho deaths were due to short fire escapes. Everybody would have been saved if proper structural facilities had existed. The Electric Company showed gross legal negligence, and was responsible for the loss of life by evading the Factory Act. TPIE KING. The King stood and walked a few paces at intervals with the help of a stick. ' n COLLISION AT SEI. Sydney, July 30 The Marine Court found that the colli sion between the Civility and the New Zealand trader Vision was due to a wrong jfulacb on the part of tho master of the Civility. AN ISSUE OF BONDS. Melbourne, July 30 In connection with the issue of :fcl.)'',ooo 31 per cent, credit foneier bonds by the Savings Bant, the public applied for ■£9i-,000 worih. The balauco was subse quently taken at au average price of £99 10s9d. - . ,

South African Affairs.

Speech by Mr Chamberlain.

United Press Association— By Electric- Telegraph—Copyright. London, July 30 Mr Chamberlain, in his speech on the Colonial Office vote, said that the proceed ings at the Cohference would be treated as confidential. Parliament would be given a full opportunity of discussing any pro posals. One spirit was animating the Pre miers, namely, a desire to draw closer the different parts of the Empire. He did not think, the Conference would prove result less, but would be a step towards an entire union. This aspiration would, perhap?, not be fulfilled in his time, but he hoped his descendants would live to see its realisa tion. (Cheers). The proclamation in South Africa would b8 allowed to drop, but unde -1 sirables would not be permitted to return there. Tt wa3 Britain's duty and interest ;o keep every engagement to the letter. The spirit of. the terms of surrender was precise. Britain was absolutely free, and entitled te establish, and hud established the strictest Crown colony government. Burghers would be selected to co-operate when possible without jealousy among ! themselves. The majority, meanwhile, would be impartial to British officials. As regards taxation, the Government would do nothing to interfere in the development ot the mines, but was entitled to raise a fair proportion of the cost of the war from the I industry, especially from future mines. Lord Milner's opinion with regard to the suspension <>f the Cape Constitution was a purely personal one. and had not lessened the Government's faith in him. He hoped the Boers would preserve their best tradi tions and characteristics, and heartily co operate in the prosperity and enjoyment of industry. Even - handed justice would be administered. (Singing cheers). Sir W. V. Harcourt was pessimistic in regard to the financial aspect?. ! Mr Labouchere tendered his congratula tions to Mr Chamberlain on his conciliatory policy. Lord C. Scott declared Mr Chamberlain's optimism was in a fair way of being justi fied. <  1

Mr Chamberlain replied that he was always conciliatory, but felt the oppor tunity of reconciliation had come only when certain issues were once and for all settled. (Cheers.)

CONSTIPATION.

This is a trouble leading to various derangements of the system. It is like stuffing up the sewers of a city, and keeping all the filth in them till they are filled with poison and corruption. The blood becomes diseased, and it is carried to all parts of the body, producing neuralgia, rhuematism, disturbs the heart and nervous system; and, if continued, is liable to produce inflam mation of the bowels, liver and kidneys. Dr. Morse's Indian Eoot Pill should be taken regularly to remove this trouble, till the bowels move daily and are restored to healthy action. A persevering use of Dr. Morse's Indiaa Eoot Pills will effectually cure constipation, &ad ajl of its attendant evils. Dr Morse's Indian Eoot Pi})s purify the blood, and make it rich and red. They are put up in amber bottles with the full nnme blown thereon, and sold throughout Australasia.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, July 30 Judgment was reserved in the native land cnsß before the Appeal Court. There wsis a third case', respecting Waingoromia No. 2, but the Court will be unable to deal with it this sitting. Palmerston North, July SO. The Manawatu Poultry Association's first annual Show opened to-day. 800 entries were received, and the display of Orping tons, Minorca?, Wyandottes, and general utility birds was a special feature of the Show. Ducks were also well represented. The most successful exhibitors so far are J. Jarvis.J. Morris, H. J. Manson, F. Good acre, Roxburgh Thompson, and Henitieff. The'ju^ges state that the quality all round is most excellent, the Government grader making specially eulogistic remarks regard ing the export classes. Lord Eanfurly was present during the morning and expressed surprise at the extent of the Show, also his pleasure at the efforts made by the Association to establish the industry on commercial lines. He stated his willing ness to open the next Show held under the' auspice* of the Association.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN '• THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Eobeet Bkli,, afc M» Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. i THURSDAY, July 31, 1901.



1 It is only on the use of Wolfe's Sohrmpps that it ought to be judged. you be We Judge. Every bottle of Wolfe's Schnapps contains an honeet preparation of Juniper Berries and select . ' Barley. If you need a stimulant that will braoe a tired body or clear a tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS—not a false stimulant but a builder up of vital forces. Better not take anything than accept a substitute for this sterl ing old tonic. Imitations are put ' out for one purpose only—to make big- profits—they are absolutely worthless. SBuyWdok ffioffles 1 Look for tho name, and accept ' I only bottles with the signature of I Udolpho Wolfe on the label. BUSINESS NOTICES? . IN EVEEY WALK OP LTFE HALMA'S STUDIO, SATJNDEKS' BUILDINGS. , "OOR Portraiture, Landscape, And Enlargements. MODERATE CHARGES. Have You Heard th.e # Latest? -^7"OU can obtain in any quantities, from 1 owt. to a ton, WESTPORT, ( NEWCASTLE, ) Coal always and i on hand. MOUNT SOMERS C WBSTPOET and NEWCASTLE SLACK also FIREWOOD, In Stock at : -' i\rgyle Bros. Havelock Street. J. SEAXY & CO.| NEW-SEEDS, NEW SEEDS. ~\W~s 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," VegetablelSeeds, ,;;■■■;■ 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 _______ Support Local Industry, Savo _Xonar, ! And Ensure a Comfortable Fireside by using Mount Somers Coal. MOT 73 T SOM3US 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. "TVfEW Season Seeds just arrived. Vege- JuS table Seeds 3d per packet, or 2s Gd per dozen ; Flower Seeds i d per packet, Carter's Daisy Pea 6d per packet, and G ors© Seed 2s 6d per pound, White Belgium Carrot Seed 2s 6d per pound. Brown Span ish Onion Seed 5s per pound, —Fletcher Bros., Wholesale and Retail Agents for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seed. BEST Bluestone (pure sulphate of cop per), 3id per 1b or 32s 6d per cwt; No. 8 Fencing Wire (English) 10s 6d per cwt, Barb Wire 15s per cwfc, Neatsfoot Oil 3a 6d per gallon, Linseed Oil 5s per gallon, at Fletcher Beos', Cash Supply Stores. -rjlOR SALE—Two 200 gallon Painted JE* Tanks at £2 5s each, two 200 gallons Galvanised Tanks £3 10s each, and one 00 gallon Painted Tank £d lag.—Fletcher JJjiqs^ C*Bh Supply Stores,



Britain's Army keeps on growing A great deal stronger every day, The Colonies as well are showing That they have a little say, Mankind indeed migh all be stronger, If they'd take whats good and pure 5 The very thing—you'll cough no longer— Issome Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are always effective. Is boxes every where. In case of attacks of Colic, Cramp or Spasms, Evans's WITCH'S OIL will be in- ■ valuable. Obtainable everywhere.



Brings en a Sluggish LiYor. £KOTH£R LG^L FHG-3F, I Tha dasa of Mr. G. K&MiLTOII. {By a Duncdiu lieportcr.) ' A story well worth hearing was" to!d to a reporter by Mr. George tL'uniltcm, [ of 18 Sluclaggan-strect, Duncdin. Thosa I who have not already hoard it will Und considerable interest in reading tho fol lowing statements: — "For tho greater part of my life," Baid Mr. Hamilton, " I have been used to plenty of hard work, and I think there is nothing like it for keeping the body in a healthy condition. When I commenced to get up in years a bit I thought it time to take life a little easier, so I started shop-keeping. It is really marvellous how the change affec ted me. The ease and comparative lazi ness of my altered career did not alto gether agree with me, for I got terribly stout and my liver went sluggish. My former habitual activity was succeeded by a feeling as if everything was a bur den. I could not go> about my duties as I would like to, being hindered by a sense of lassitude and fatigue which precluded all efforts to work from being satisfactorily carried out.© It took a long time to make up my mind what I would like tc- eat, and after I sat down with my food in front of me I could very rarely eat it. At other times my appe tite was a little better, but it did not make any difference how small a quan tity of food I ate there was always a feeling of painful discomfort in the stomach afterwards. Frightfully severe pains between my shoulders aiso came on, and an awful ache settled in my forehead. My headaches were often so intense that I could hardly see out of my eyes, besides experiencing a throb bing in my temples which resulted in fits of giddiness. Everything became blurred and indistinct, besides appear ing to rapidly revolve. Severe pains appeared in my loins and at the end of my ribs, sometimes being so acute as to make me gasp for breath." " Did the excess of flesh you had at tained still remain?" queried the re porter, ft "Not a bit of it. I was, compara tively speaking, reduced to a shadow. As I could not sleep very well it was only to be expected that my nervous system should suffer, and it did, with a vengeance. My nerves were thoroughly run down and out of tone. Occasionally I got a little sleep but I never felt re freshed after it. A sure indication of my excessive weakness lay in the fact that I was always in a state of profuse perspiration. I could sit down in a 'chair and still the sweat would run out of me. The morning was the time I generally felt worse, for my limbs ached intensely, and I had a bitter taste in my mouth. My chest felt as though it were pressed down by a heavy weight, and the trouble I had in drawing my breath sometimes can scarcely be im agined. Whether I slept for a few hours at night or not I was in just tho same miserable, drowsy condition all day, a symptom which I can only attri bute to the irregularity of my bowels. A great amount of agony was caused by the generation of wind in my stomach, which arose to tho heart and made it throb. My mind was over-strained with the thoughts' concerning my sufferings, which were becoming more unbearable every day." 0 "Did you have any medical adviser in attendance?" " I am pleased to say I did not. I have to thank my own judgment for taking such action which dispenses with the services of doctors. Reading'about several people whose health had been restored by Clements Tonic induced me to give that medicine a trial, a few bottles bringing me round splendidly. I could soon eat without any painful consequences, and I slept well at night. The fearful pains in my shoulders and loins were gone, and the wind never again formed in my stomach. My head aches were removed, elasticity and vi tality returning to my limbs —all through the splendid properties of Cle ments Tonic. I took a new interest in life, and felt bright and cheerful. Cle ments Tonic quickly put me in the pink cf condition, and in order that every one may know these facts you may pub lish them any way you like." STATUTORY DECLARATION. I, Geokgk Hamilton, of 18 Maclaggitt St., Dunedin In the Colony of New Zealand, do solemnly and sincerely declare that I have carefully read the annexed document, consisting of two folios, and consecutively numbered from one to two, ami that it contains and is a true and faithful account nf my illness and cure by Clements Tonic, and also con", tains my full permission to publish in any way my | statements—which I give voluntarily, without recelv. in 2 any payment; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the provisions of an Act o! the General Assembly of New Zealand, Intituled "The Justices of Peace Act, iS3j." Declared at Dunedip, '.h':* thirty-first day ol Dt'.omber, one thousand nine ln:i:-.ire<i. be ere 1112, D. I.AK.n'ACM. J.P.



WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOREY'S TEEMINUS H 0 T E L. (opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) P. W. MILLWARD, ... Licensee. THIS popular Hotel is now under new 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. 1 230 INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1-600,000 ? '_ I AS already been added to Policies in j. 1 the 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. EICHAEDSON, Commissioner.



HAVE ?O U SEEN THOSE NICE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHS STOCK : IS GIVING AWAY ? -\7 0U get one with every cash purchase 1 of 12s 6d. They're honestly worth 2s 6d each, and you get them for nothing. OAPITA.L PLACE THAT BLUE BOOT STORE. ; Wonderful how it's becoming a household word throughout the county of late. Note Address — I). STOCK'S ; BLUE BOOT STORE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, i The name is synonymous with all that is bright, best, and up-to-date in footwear. ; Nothing biit the best English leather used for repairs. ____ ■ : ■ j . Smoke New Venus ■ ;



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, ""VTEWS FOR ALL-Kerosene 4s 3d per J^l tin or 8s 6d per case, Sugar 14s 6d a bag or 2.jd per lb, Oatmeal 4s per bag, Oatine Is • 2d. Also, Prime Derwent Potatoes for sale at Keek, Bkos, Burnett | Street. Worms undermine Children's Constitut- ; ions. XJse Wade's Worm Figs Is boxes.



BUSINESS NOTICES. Piire _T E A $o£j^ 1 | Jk&»» Brand ■ ■"* I These Teas are blends ol absolutely the FIHEBT TEAS PROCUBABLE. j IPW . Brand ■ IV# I Each Brand is oi a different character and 1 | flavour but of FINEST Quality. I | \&s IBrand. Pure Ceylon I \\,J 1 11 Ask your Grocer for these well-known I , I Brands ol Teas and ... i ] ACCEPTING OTHEB, I The Clothing I;:;t: k y :: i alcorn's *~ - - , the Fitu Brand hear so much Drapery, Clothing & Boot ._ „ _, , . c r J' (Tailor Made) about House. /->! i.i.- c Clothing from News of the Sale too Good not to Tell ' White Kaiapoi Blankets are selling quickly quickly at 14s 6d, 19s 6d, and 23s 6d. They are good blankets for the cold weather at low prices. . —The. following Sale Prices will also repay inspection ■ MEN'S Kaiapoi Tweed Suits 22s Od, 27s 6d, 35s fid, Men's Flannel Undershirts 2s lid. Wool Bibbed 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 6d. Ladies' Millinery fcrimrr.ed free of charge. All Shapes and Trimmings about half price. Ladies' Aprons from lOd each. Over 40 patterns in Blousing Flannelettes from 6d a yard. See these beautiful goods PAINTING, GLAZING, HOUSE DECORATING, SIGK-W.RITING. WH. COLLINS AND C 0.," Painters, East [■ Street, Ashburton,""are making a o Specialty of their Painting, Glazing, 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 are [employed, and prices and any information can bo had for the asking. T—y;-.rgrrflTinmaf' 'i'iii"TiivHir"*"*""y"" ■—"*"' ■■ ■—™»3— um«mimm «»»jjM«ir»v«»»i««»«««"-'»■*'" - SEWING MACHINES, ' —O— I am sole Agent for the celebrated " DA VET " 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, .£7los, £8, £8 10s. All these machines have latest improvements up-to-date. i ALSO, I call attention to my large stock of Farming and Carpenter's Tools—including Spades, Forks, Martin's and other Gorse Knives—Garden Kakes, Hoes, Etc. All at Bedrock Prices G. MEDDINS, The PeopleV->lronmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. j 3ALE S AR E AIX TH. E "R AGE. i . Special Reductions :p: Special Reductions NICHOLAS &PIORFOBD INVITE COMPAEISON OF VALUES. Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, Is6d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3a 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 Gd 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 & PICMFORD, EAST STEEET' ASHBUETON.



NOTICE. WE HAVE 'APPOINTE D ; f. w. co x, Agent for ; Massey-Harris and j Imperial Bicycles I FOB, 1 ASHBURTON, RAKAIA, and 1 Surrounding Districts. ■! . —— « Clients will receive every attention, and 1 MR COX will Collect all Monies due to us. I CANADA i CYCLE & MOTOR COY, ; LIMITED. 1 Depot—East Street, Ashburton. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin Smoke New Venus



j BUSINESS NOTICES. LONDON BUTCHERY : ; TANCRED STREET. HAVING taken over the Business of the late Sam. E. Burnard, as from I Ist July, instant, I beg to inform all my i Friends, and Customers of the late Pro- I 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. i Quality and punctuality guaranteed. Families waited on Daily. W. H. ROBINSON. ' U 9 TO SHEEPOWNERS. GOOD PRICES ASSURED. HMATSON AND Co., beg to inform ► holders of Sheep and Lambs that should they be looking for a 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 will carefully untruck and i classify each lot, and if the price bid at I Auction is not sufficient on a basis of the ci.f. Prices current for Frozen Meat, they will have the Sheep sent to either Isling ton or Belfast, and on receipt of Weights will sell forward or ship as Clients may desire. Prompt Payments. Consign MATSON'S, Addington. To-[Those Who Have Landed Property to Sell. Send Particulars of your Properties to H. MATSON AND CO. The Firm is recognised as the greatest medium of exchange in Canterbury, and Buyers from all parts are constantly en quiring and making inquiries -from them. During the past six months the firm have been instrumental in selling no less than SIX good-sized Properties south of Eangi tata. They are always willing to receive particulars through any local Agent, and to work in conjunction with them, which must be to the benefit of the owner. They ad vertise all Properties in their Quarterly Review, which is circulated throughout the world. They advertise likely Properties in their regular column, free of cost to Owners, and other charges are on the lowest scale. If you have a place for sale, avail yourself of their services. It co. cts nothing. ! unless sale is made, and no fear of your I Property being hawked or depreciated. ', Great facts. They can always assist • Purchasers, being hand and glove with Moneyed Clients. MATSON'S, 6 143 Christchurch. Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,00O rOOO. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe. Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. ■ 6_23 T>ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, I Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. CROWU BEEWERY CO., Ltd. i Antigua Street, Christchurch. /-^ELEBEATED SPAEKLiNG ALES \y AND STOUT. Fobty Peize 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, ASHBUETON. • (Next Ashburton Club), T^TH OLE SALE and retail Tinware , H Manufacturer, Etc, Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. TEY the Eapid Lighting [Shirt Gloss j Try the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. ' ,Try the EapidLighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers. WANTED, AGENTS. Wanted—Agents. PQ TO take down orders on a New ob/sw 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, B6x976,Sydney,N.S.W. 6 304 I SAY Friend : Where is the best shop j 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. rpIME and Tide Wait for No Man.—The JL date of another payment to Me, Tub nee, on account of the Stock taken over from him, is getting very close. The bigger the parcel you buy at our Cleaning up Sale, the more money you save and the more you help us.—Mitchell and Tubneb 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 Conway supplies female servants. 2 10 TRY the Eapid 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. THE Rapid 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. LOW Prices are not the only, considera tion—quality must be there, or value is wanting. Mitchell & Turner ar« combining low prices with good quality at their Cleaning up Sale. Eemnants and Oddments a specialty.—Mitchell and Txtbnbb. ! YATES' a«w garden seeds just arrived in hundreds of varieties from 3d packet. Call early to secure movelties.— Caeson & Co. -



> ___B"tf SINESS NOTICES. ] OLAEIDGE'S STABLES, ' I - (Late McConnell's). | ITanoeed Street, Ashbueton. i T> EST accommodation and attention for I J > Town and Country visitors. I Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ) ding and Picnic Partiea catered for. Horse ■ Clipping done. i F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. i Telephone No. 91. 687 5 _ _ „ J. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OF MEAT AT , Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, ! &*PEAS, ! Dn Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations. Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Eire and Marine). 2 188 Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Race Cleaner can be had for £6 upwards, being ! made to suit any size Eace, according to order. F. W. PAGE, 124 Cherts6y. J ■•«■■■- ■..«—-« fmHEREhas been a lot of CURIOSITY i X I evinced about the EARL that has been in ! Ashburton the last few days, and these are j 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 Batisfy this thirst forjknowledge, I oili JILAjqJLj ; at present staying at MORROW, BASSETT ! and C®. is a new up-to-date BICYCLK , Guaranteed, Fitted with Dunlop's Best i Multiflex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and ! l Bell. Price :—£lo Cash. M. PRIEST, Manager NOTICE. | k NY person or persons found trespassing on the Riversdale Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. 5307 W. S. STRANGE. j MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. "DEGISTERED TEACHER OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description, i Latest Music by every mail. j Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's ' Sewing Machines. The Latest and Best. The only Sewing Machine that doea not fail in any point. Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist. LATE S T PEARCE'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 .131 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. "I3EMEMBER its room we want, not JL\) profit. Cost price accepted for nearly everything. We must have more room for stocktaking. Call and satisfy yourselves at Pearce's Clearing Sale. . _^ . R CLARK, CARRIAGE PAINTER, TpIVE Tears with A. G.Howland, Christ-1 F church; seventeen years with J. R. 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. j 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. AH classes of Boots and Shoes equally cheap. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop, Tancred street. TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Hatelook Stre^|, T*7"IKE Netting! Wire Netting J Just » * landing cx c Mamari' Fowl Netting, 3ft, 2d; 2ft, lid; lift, Id per yard. Sheep Netting, centre strand, 3d per yard. All other good* equally cheap at G. Mxdding, Th* People' 3 Ironmonger.



BUSINESS NOTICES. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. T7IVERY description of Merchandise and JOJ 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 Mayfield ... 967 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Eangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800, „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ..'. 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 „ Ealing ... 595 „ Westerfield ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON, Manager WAIKATO FAEMS. T HAVE several improved and tin improved Properties for Sale in the Waikato District, and shall be pleased to supply particulars. E. B. BESTELL, 7 98 Hamilton. nnO Those about to marry, and to those JL 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 i dining-room furniture made to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials. \\ ANTED to sell, seoond-hand Duncan • Drill; guaranteed m good order, low price. For particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot. i.—. _—. __ \ \ 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. v 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 Primu3 Cooking Stove 14s 6d, uses ordinary kerosene; also Primus Hot Plate 17s - 6d, and Primus Iron Heater, 3s 6d.—Cabsoh &Co. ' J L.HIGGS Painter, Glazier, Paperhanger, and Signwriter Wall Paper, Scrim, Oils, Paints, Glass, etc., in Stock. "TT AVING taken over the Picture Fram- O ing Plant and Stock of Mr J. Wright I am now prepared to receive orders for. i Picture Framing at lowest prices. J* L. lilGGrSj 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* ITnrnistiiMg;^ TJTV O ERTAKERS.:, EOK WATCHES, CLOCKS", JEWELLEEY, SILVEE AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty.—- Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. HTLEMa Try Our CHESTERFIELDS * I Or 1 hree-quarter * Overcoats. 1 q I S McDonald sd- co. tailors THOMAS LINTERN. BEGS to announce that he has taken over the ALFOED FOEEST HOTEL, And will be glad to see old Friends and Visitors. Only best Brands of Wines, Ales, and Spirits stocked. ' Good Table. Good attendance. ■r»".... —-' ' ' n