An Escape from Siberia.

One of the stories in the "Wide World Magazine" last month id the very exciting one of an escape from Siberia. The author, Rurik Kowullsky, tells how he journeyed to Siberia with the express intention of rescuing an old student friend, Alexis Somionowski, i who ha<l been exiled for life on account of his political views. For mauy weeks an op- t portuiiity for escape is looked for, but in vain. Thon one day Semicnowski ia nearly t:rmvned while bathing; in fact, he is given up f-.r lost by his friends. But ho comes to this shore, and is secretly carried to his ■ own borne, where he is h-.ddea for some ; weeks in a closet. Meanwhile permission ■ i3 given to his'widow to return to Kussia. j Bemionowski is hiddeu in the sledge, cuvcrod over with furs, but just before the J frontier fetation is reached a Cossack spy; named Fheodore, who accompanies the ) party in another sledge, discovers the pre-' sence of the man who he had supposed to be d»sd. To outwit the spy the rescuer I resorts to this stratagem :—" Mounting the I box, where the spy sat in sulky silence, I I drove the sledge clumsily down the incline we had now reached. The Altai Mountains stretched far away on the west, and the frontier —onr goal—lay closo ahead along n rou°-h road leading through broken country. Suddenly I pulled the left rein, the sledge upset, and both of us floundered out into the snow. Before the Cossack could aiso I seized him and bound his arms with a rope I had in readiness. __ A. loaded pstol held to his head gave addi tional freight to my threats and demands, and he had no choice but to obey ray next order.

"Loosening his arms for the purpose, I made him takeoff hia clothes and put on others, and then I tied him to a dee, where 1 left him, promising him an curly release if he behaved properly. I left the sledge where it had upset, and harnessed ono of the horses to the narta. In the meantime Alexis came forth from his hiding place and, with my assistance—for his limbs were so cramped that he could hardly stand—hastily assumed tbe Cossack's dross and fur cap. His face had already been stained with walnut juice so as to hide the paleness of his visage. His emaciated figure was muffled in a long fur cloak as much for disguise as for warmth. Having completed his toilet the supposed Cossack mounted the box beside me.

"We presently drove up to the Custom house at Troitskasltavsk, a low, wooden building by the roadside, about two hun drod yards from Chinese territory, and divided from it by the Uiver Salenga., which was spanned by & stone bridge. Two or three officials earne out, and the weary buginess began. One of them examined my pass, which was accepted without re mark. Meanwhile the supposed Cossack tendered to a second officer tho pabers con nected with Madame Semionowski. He acted his part coolly, answering questions in a hoarse, gruff voice. " While the baggage was being searched, the supposed Fheodore advanced and asked permission to travel with the party as far as Urga, where he said family affairs required his presence. For this purpose a writen pass had to be made out. Noticing that poor Alexis was becoming chilled and faint with such prolonged standing, I called to him to mount and control the horses, who were getting fidgety at the de day. Meanwhile the official leisurely en dorsed the remaining papers, and calmly addressed himself to the task of filling out a pass for the supposed Cossack. " In order to hide my impatience I look ed out through a small window which com manded the road aloDg wh:ch we had just come. Heavens! what did I see? Far away down the road, running towards us, I saw the figure of a man, shouting and brandishing his arms as he ran ! It wos Fheodore! Some peasant must have set him free! Everything was lost, for in a few moments the truht must transpire. Alexis, what would ba his fate ?

" Quickly I turned, snatched the still wet pas-port from tho hands of the astonish ed officer, and then darted out of the office. I sprang to my f riond'a side on the box, seized the reins, and with whip and voice urged the horse3 forward. Shouts and calls to stop came from behind us, and presently a bullet sped p-iat us and touched our mid dle horse, which, maddened with pain, dashed on like wildfire. A moment later fcheland of oxila and bitter bondage was left »-ehind. The bridge had been gained and crossed ; we were iu Chinese territory, where the Russians dared nofc follow us. For a time our perils wera nt an end! "Little more now remains to be told, except tlvtt we reached a Tarta encamp ment in safety, staying with these hospit able people till Alexis was strong enough to journey farther on. Having accom panied tho happy huabaud and wife to a plat-e of safety, 1 i nally reached England, wero I found that thi moment a foreigner ti-oad3 on British soil tho bitter memories of past oppression and espionage pass from him like a fearful dream, and he stands redeemed and regenerated by his new found liberty."

THE ASHBURTO;\ T GUABDJAN : WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, * for the Proprietor, Robert Brll, afe his Printing Office, Burnett Street," Ashbur ton. WEDNESDAY, October 22, 1903,



■ It ia only on the us© of Wolfe's 4 I Sohnappa thai it ought to bo I you he tfje judge. 1 Every bottle of Wolfe's Schnapps I contains an honest preparation Bof Juniper Berries and seleot If you need a stimulant that will brace a tired body or clear a tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S SCHNA?PS-not a false stimulant but a builder up of vital foroes. you take no 3li§li. I Better not take anything than I accept a substitute for this sterl- I ing old tonic. Imitations are put I out for one purpose only—to make I big profits—they are absolutely I worthless. ifßut/ Wdole 1 Look for the name, and accept I only bottles with the signature of I Udolpho Wolfe on the label.



T. Bullock. ' FOR SALK Building Sites, Cottage Properties, etc, £150.—1 acre, with oottage of 4 rooms, etc. iSl3o.—Nice building site near the Wakanui Creek, good land j partly planted, la. 2r. 20p. £53.—1 acre seotion in Cox Street, good land, nice site for a house. .£l3o.— i acre, with 4 roomed Cottage and other buildings. £325.-1 rood 20 perches, Hampstead, with almost new 4 roomed Dwelling House and Scullery, and cottage of 4 rooms. Good land, garden planted with fruit trees, etc. The two properties .£325. Liberal terms. £146.—i acre good land, partly planted with fruit trees, fronting continuation of Moore Street, with Cottage. £230.—5a, Or. 20p., Princes Sireefc, Netherby. £22 10s.-~Town Section, £ acre, fronting the East Belt. £268. —| acre, with Dwelling of 5 rooms and other buildings. £30.—i acre, Aitken Sti eet. ,£55.—2| acres, divided into a number of building allotments, Waterfcon Township. £55 per acre. —2| acres surveyed into i acres, first-class land, fronting Melcombe Street, Tinwald. £100— i acre good land, Tancred Street; first-class site for a house. Also a number of building allotments opposite tire Woollen Factory. Building allotments in Tinwald, Fairton, and Harapßtead. - Full particulars furnished on applied ion T. BULLOCK



BUSINESS NOTICES. Cnly this season's Twe ids sold. TAILORS. B= MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLEE, &c. "OEGISTEKED 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 nofe fail in any point. Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist. NOTICE Fish! Fish! Fish! TO ANGLERS AND ALL INTERESTED. OUR New Season's Stock of Fishing Goods ju3t to hand ex s.s. " Whaka tane" from London. Rods, Reels, Minnows, Traces, Casts, Flies. Gut, Minnow Trace and Worm Boxes, Waders, etc, etc. Being direct importers from the manu facturers, quality and prices cannot be beaten. Our prices defy competition. Goods at Dunedin or Chrißtchurch prices. We ask you to ascertain our prices before pur chasing elsewhere. HARDLEY BROS. IMPORTERS & MANUFACTURERS, Ashburton. Orders by post promptly attended to. TO Those about to marry, and to those already married. Study economy by j purchasing your furniture at W. & M. Baker's Warehouse, Havelock Street. Just received, a consignment of Wicker Chairs ia 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 """music. Singing, Piano, & Harmony MR J. GILLIES —Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). Piano, Sshumann Conservatoire, Frankfort a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10 152 Advance Ashburton. Interesting to Every Inhabitant. TIME will tell is an old saying, and the residents of Ashburton have at last, and profitably to themselves, realised the fact that Moriabtt Bros., Tancred Street, are the ,best and cheapest cabinetmakers, etc. For best workmanship and lowest prices they defy competition. 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.



Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract— Fnder the distinguished patronage of Hie Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diplo ma at the International Exhibition, Am sterdam ; acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the globe. That the crude, resinous oils, which are now foisted upon the public under the name of I ucalypti Extracts, may not be mistaken for Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Euca lypti Extract, we state:—lt is proved by tests made by the Medical Clinice of the Universities at Bonn and Griefswald )Prussia), that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and othci substances adherent to primary distillation, will develop the curative properties possessed by the plant. To avoid the appalling consequences result ing from the application of substitutes, etg, in croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery, internal inflammation, etc., insist on getting Sander and Sons' Pubs Volatile Evn> - ii-YPTi Extract and be safe.



The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest moneymakers for the poor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and each i.ne means a profit with hardly any work. Send for our catalogue. We sell on cash or time payments, and can give you real assistance when you need it. The advice and help of our expert always at your service. We keop the best of every thing for the poultry yard.—Advt.



If you have Pneumatic Tyre3 you must have a reliable article, otherwise they are j a constant nourco of annoyance. Consider ! ing that the IDEAL TYRE costs no more | than the average prico, it is hardly to be ' wondered that thia brand has become oa ' deservedly popular,—Advfc.



IStaycle Road Kace. For Youthu under 18 years of age. To Winclimore School and back—a distance of 12 miles. mO TAKE PLACE on OCTOBER 30th, a immediately after the Fairfield Road Race is over. Entry—2s. Entries close on 25th insfc. Entrance money taken and particulars given at Massey-Hams Depot, East Street, HALMA'S STUDIO'S, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. ONE DOZEN CABINET PHOTO GRAPHS and ONE ERLARGEMENT , FOR 15S. See Specimens at Studio. Note—No Canvassers ; No Coupons; therefore we can give you the best possible satisfaction. Proofs shown, and the best work guaranteed.



I iff V / ' **v It's an easy job for the barber to part the hair on a head like this. It's just as easy to prevent baldness. if you only do the right thing. Baldness is almost always a sure sign of neglect; it is the story of neg lected dandruff. Dandruff is untidy, unnecessary, and unhealthy. cures dandruff and prevents baldness. You save your hair and you are spared the annoyance of untidy clothing. It also stops falling of the hair, and makes the hair grow thick and long. ; Do not be deceived by cheap imita tions which will only disappoint you. Make sure that you get the genuine Ayer's Hair Vigor, Prepared bv Dr J. C Aycr & Co.. Lowell. Mass., U.S.A. BUSINESS NOTICES H. A- FLOWER, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, BAST STREET. A CHOICE Assortment of G.8.D., Loewe, and other makes of Pipes in stock. Cigarette Holders, Pouches, Pocket Knives, Hair Brushes and Combs, in endless varieties. Slazenger'a Tennis Balls and Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15 for 6d. Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWER^ (late F Clark's; Tobacconist. OMCt for a kq ±/o for <sboy • JUST arrived —Case Sample Clothing, i contains Men's and Boys' Suits, Trousers and Knickers, Vests, Shirts, etc. j Bought at 15s in J:he ■£, for immediate j sale. Single article"at wholesale price. All plain figures. W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper and Clothier, "OEMNANTS and odd lines to be cleared Jlci Cheap to make room for new goods. W*. H. PEARCE, Draper. j Corner Burnett and East Streets, j LOVELY Laces 4£d and 6£d. Lot j trimmed Aprons (soiled) from Is 4d j Hem stiched Handkerchiefs 6 for Is. ■W. IF. PEARCE! Cash Draper & Clothier. j A WOMAET IN IT! I Woman Dominates Man Woman Scolds Man Woman Worries Mau Woman Charms Man Woman Loves Man Woman Teases Man Woman Bustles Man Woman Fools Man BUT she can't fool him when it comes to ironing his shirts. Ho likes hi-, shirb fronts, collars and cuffs to have a beautiful ivory polish, the polish that is imparted to all starch linen by Ayrcs* Chinese Laundry : €!azc : 1 (LION BRAND.) 1 This glaze is a boon to the housewife. It is so easy to use, and it gives good results with the first trial. It is the most i absolutely satisfactory glaze placed on the 1 marked, an.l is sold by ail storekeepers at 6d «aud is per box. You can have a sample to try by writing to B. AYRES, 00, Cuba Street, Wellington. INTIMATION. STRANGE and Co., Ashburfcon, invite Customers to place their Show orders early to avoid disappointment. Our list for Dressmaking and Tailoring is fast filling. Smartly trimmed hats in stock, also sun shades and pretty Collarettes. For a smart fitting pair of shoes go to Stbange's. For value there is no place like Strange's. =:NOTICE.=: ALL PERSONSABOUT TO ; Paint or Decorate : THEIR HOUSES Should consult a Legitimate Tradesman To ensure the best results enquire of— • JLu UlAjnbTOs Tanored Street. Signwriting a Specialty. OUR FIRST CONSIGNMENTS OF SPRING : : : : GOODS Are Now Being Opened —:O: — SOMETHING new in every department, i our Prints being especially attractive. 2000 Yards at 4|d per yard, and warranted fast colors One Shilling in the Pound Discount allowed on all Cash Purchases j ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO.



t BUSINESS NOTICES. __ WOOL" SEASON, 1902-3 "POTT'S Shall be represented at the Ckristohurcli and Timaru Auction Sales, and have made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Aehburton Stores, and sent on to either Christchuroh or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direot from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows — If intended for salts 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, Asaburton. Woolpaoks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at Lowest Eates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows : — i Christchurch, Timaru. November 20th, 1902. December 3rd, 1902. December 11th, 1902. January 13th, 1903. January 16th, 1903. February 26th, 1903. February 19th, 1903. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. FURNITURE SALE. TN CONSEQU E|NC E OF OUR RECENT LOSS BY FIRE _W E WANT M ONE Y, so have determined to seUjthe whole of our large stocks of Household Furnishings at great reductions, (Regardless of Cost.) A numter|ofJslightlySdamaged articles at your own price., ■™aassaa!aiaal=^^ Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom Sets, Jugs, Vases, Orna ~ . ments, Etc., (almost given away.) Crockery &&«• Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpet3, Rugs, Mats, Bedsteads, Bed ding, Chairs, Drawing "Eoom and Dining Room Suites, GlaSSWare. Couches, etc., all reduced. (In fact, no reasonable offer will be refused.) A lot of Bamboo Poles and Blind Rollers at Half Price. VitL _ 9 | V _ I, . , T. H. UN DRILL.& CO., Cabinetmakers, Etc.. Tancred Street. Old premises next Building Society Office, and at new Hall, next Claridge's Stables. FASHIONABLE MILLIKERY. ? ___. . \ Beautiful Model fiats and bonnets, from London and Paris, I Greatly admired by delighted purchasers. Ladies' Eton and Russian Jackets. Lovely Silk Mantles beautifully trimmed. Charming Silk Blouses Silk Underskirts—all shades Lace Collarettes —very stylish Silk and Kid Gloves—all sizes and makes Corsets, C B and P.D. just opened. i Dress Muslin and Wool Fabrics, the latest styles. ] Also Prints and Mercuise Satin New Goods of all kinds jist opened, ex Paparoa. Requirements for Dressmaking and Millinery Should be placed early, as the orders are pouring iu. Appointed Sole Agent for the sale of Model Patterns and the "New Idea" Journal, to whom all subscriptions may be paid, Support Local Industry. Opening a large assortment of Ashburton Tweeds and Blankets i A N D It E W 0 R R. wool, wool- woor.. 1 ■ :" I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, either in Ashburton, Christchurch, Timaru, i or for Shipment, This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been fixed as under, viz :— CHRISTCHURCH— TIMARU— NOVEMBER 20th, 1902. DECEMBER 3rd, 1902 DECEMBER 11th, 1902. tawtta-d-t JANUART 13th, 1903 JANUARY 16th, 1903. FEBRUARY 19th, 1903. FEBRUARY 25th, 1903 I shall be represented both at Christchurch and Timaru WOOL FOR CHRISTCHURCH to be eonsigned-MATSON AND CO., Addington, account D. Thomas. WOOL FOR TIMARU to be consigned—N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Company's Siding, Timaru, account D. Thomas, Wool Packs, and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Market Eates. DAYID THOMAS, ASHBUETON. : P V 'RWWWE'D S. : I HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plent south of the Line, and I now ask Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am prepared to Clean for Farmers any description of SEEDS OR &RAIN, Arid will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply BEST RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BEST CLOVERS, (dressed by own machines), the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated, AIso—HURST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil, etc I). TH O-M AS, ASHBURTON.



STUD NOTICES 1 TO STAND THIS SEASON at Kelburn Lodge, and Travel the District, Thb Thoeofghbred Stallion, FOBMOSAN By St. Leger—Forme, by Nordenfeidt— Formo, by Sterlingworth—Pulchra (imp.) FORMOSAN 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. i For particulars, apply to MAX FRIEDLANDER, Ashburton 5 or HARRY THOMPSON, 274 Kelburn Lodge, Tinwald. TO TRAVEL in the Hinds and May field Districts, The Clybesdale Stallion, GLENWYE For terms and particulars, apply to T. DRENNAN, 9 215 Groom in charge. '! O Travel this Season in the ABhburton i District, the well-known Trotting Stallion, BERLIN MAC, (By Berlin—dam Quicksilver mare). Terms— £2 10s season, payable January 1903 ; jS3 10s guarantee, payable—£l 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. TO TRAVEL 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', neai Ashburton Saleyards, on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Fridays. Newman's stables or Saturdays. Teems.—.£s ss, payable on or before January, Ist, 1903; Groomage Fee ss, payable at time of service. MANGAN AND WILSON, 9 3 Proprietors, Riocarton. TO TRAVEL the Ashburton, Wakanui and Longbeach Districts. The Well-known Trotting Stallion, TORONTO, (By Texas—Twilight.) TORONTO is 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.) Teems.—Season, 3 Guineas 5 two or more mares as per agreement. Toronto will be at plaridge's Stables every Saturday for the service of breeders, Owners of mares can have paddock ing for Is 6d per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. Further particulars on application to the Groom in charge, or 9 63 W. 'JEGG, Ashton. To Travel this Season IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. rpHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION WARRINGTON, By Gorton—Mountain Lilly. Warrington's numerous good perfor mances and the record time he has put up aro well-known to all racing men. He was never in better health or condition foi travelling than he is this season. Groomage fee, 53. For further particulars apply to S. BROWN, Proprietor Melrose Farm, Wakanui, A shburton, or 9 163 C. CHAPMAN, Groom in charge THE AMERICAN WILL TRAVEL the Methven, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers Dis tricts this season. His pedigree is so well known, and his stock have turned out 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. McFARLANE, 9 150 Springburn. TO TRAVEL in the Methven, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Mayfield and Surrounding Districts, The Draught Stallion, GLENORCHY, (By Middlerigg Prince—Jess). GLENORCHY 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, .£3 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 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 & CO., 9 321 Sawmills, Staveley. BUSINESS NOTICES. Great Boot Sale. THOMA~S YOUNG ■"rXTISHES to Thank his numerous n Friends and the Public for their patronage for the last twelve months, and j informs them that he has secured the old standing business carried on by Mr Nokes, in East Street, which he will have possession of by 18th October. To obviate the expense of removal, all Boots will be sold for one month at a reduction of two shillings in the pound. Sale commenced Saturday, October 11th. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop. CHARLES BEECH, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, j MY TEA ROOM is centrally situated and Hot Pies can be had at any time. Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Small goods a specialty. Try Montgomerie's Malt Digestive Bread—Bermaline, 8 209 FOR tip top value in Boots try Me blob's Zealandia Boot Store, j



BUSINESS NOTICES. ! WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNEFT STEEET, ASHBURTON. j (Next Ashburton Club), | WHOLESALE and retail Tinware ! Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas- Itter, Bellhasger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, md Wellßinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. H, McSHERRY, T>ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, ±5 Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. Where Do You Live? npHEEE-QUAETERS 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. This is a proposition worth considering Have a look at our show windows. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STOEE, Burnett Street. Ladies turn next week. We've something very special for them. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury,. Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. TTTVEET description of Merchandise and JQi Farmers' Kequisites 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 ! May field ... 872 acres, easehold I Mayfield ... 967 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Eangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 „'• Ealing ... 695 „ Westerficld ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON Manager The Poultrv Industry. TNDIAN Game and Dorking Cross, pxo- JL nounced by the Government Expert the best for the London Market. Indian Game Cockerels and Dorking Hens (pure bred) For Sale. H. G. BERRYMAN, 8 97 Ashburton .BAKER BROS. * oreipHte Furnishing, vjy i»s< o v* i £ hi a. f*. NOTICE I BEG TO THANK my Frienda and the Public for their liberal support during the last 27 years, and to intimate I have disposed of my Nursery business to Messrs Gr. and C. Clark, as from 15th September last, and the business will in future be carried on by them, and for whom I solicit a continuance of the support extended to me in the past. THOMAS ~SEALY, NURSERYMAN, River Bank, Ashburton. 10 155 FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS;, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, * SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO a. jesson, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. COALS! COALS COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. nnHIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every JL Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TRY IT ! TRY IT ! TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7a per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. Insure your life in the I 1 Australian Mutual Provident; Society. | Funds Exceed £17,000*000. i ■ 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. WANTED to Sell—Good farm of 200 acres, really good buildings. Land in capital order. I can sell this cheap and on very easy terms. For particulars apply W. Stonyer.



BUSINESS NOTICES. SPRING Wanted to Buy, In any quantity, OBCOND-HAND FURNITURE. Homes visited and estimates given. Ail businesastrictly private and confidential Apply by letter or otherwise to GEORGE SMITH, FURNITURE DEALER, ! 0 90 Arcade Building. VASICOSE VEINS CUBED. Plantekoa Again Victorious v THE Ointment this time, but the same result—completely cured. The re markable healing properties of these wonderful plants that form the basis of this modern remedy are felt just the same whether applied externally in the form of the Ointment and Soap, or taken internally in the form of Plantekoa. To use an everyday expression, "1 never saw any thing like it." Read this letter :-— Holly-road, St. Albans, Christchurch, Ist October, 1902. Dear Sirs,-—I wish to testify to the bene fit I-have received by using your Plantekoa Ointment. For months I have suffered with. VARICOSE VEINS (BROKEN), and have tried many remedies, but without success. I got two tins of your Plantekoa Ointment, and have not had occasion to use it all, as I am pleased to say I am now COMPLETELY CUBED, thanks to Plantekoa. I cannot speak too highly in praise of this wonderful remedy, and have recommended it to my friends.' Publish this note so that other sufferers may be benefited. Yours very truly, ANNIE WOODHAM. Ask your Chemist or Grocer for ifc. Take no substitute. Remember the Name, and remember it CURES. J. JACKSON, East St, Agent. TRY H. P. MADDEN FOR Up-to-date Confectionery, Oyster Patties, . Meat Patties, Genoa Cake, Sultana Cake Cream Sandwiches, • Coronation Creams, Etc, Etc/ A choice assortment always on hand. Don't Forget mo Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, -» NEWCASTLE, £ Coal always and C on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. _____ _ _. Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Ranfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting xx. the Growth of the Hair and removing Scurf and Dandruff. This is not a new preparation, but the Proprietor being requested to put it within reach of everyone, has had it placed throughout New Zealand, and it can now be obtained locally from all Chemists, Storekeepers, and Hairdressers, etc., or direct from the Manufacturer—EDWAßD ILES, Ladies'and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, Princes Street, Dunedin. I Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from i White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Geraldine. 8 12s JUST fancy Mellor is Selling his Boots and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. ' 1Vr EN'S Smart Black GlacieKid: Boots, JJLL sewn, in sizes 6,7,8, 9,10, at 12s 6d at Grant and Mooee's. T^TTEW SPRING GOODS now showing. -L3I New Prints, New Blousings, New Dress Materials, and a general assortment of New Lines in each department. Cash Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound off all purchases from ninepence j ■worth upwards, at H. C. ■ Babrktt'b Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, East street ENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mills^ gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. i Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a , trial. 9 8 THE Eapid Lightning Shirfc 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. | PATTY Pan baking powder ia the grea t est novelty you ever saw. Sold all ' grocers. WANTED to Sell—7 acres good land, 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. For particulars apply W Stontbb. ■ '■ j TUST landed ex " Delphic" and " Mam , M ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Cakson and Co KEEPING step with the pace of progress. We are not waiting for the unearned increment.^ Quite willing to earn it ourselves. That is why we try tq } serve you well, so that we aay serve you 'again. — Mitchell and Tubner, The Drapeps. PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. ': PATTY Pan baking powder ; oontains a patty pan at each end of tin ; - WANTED -Poultry for Export in any quantities.-^-W. Stontbb, Tancred Street. ■ ■ ,■; ■■-.■■■■ ■ ■ ETERY Woman likes to know, what i» to be worn for Spring, even though unready to purchase. A stroll through our warehouse jusb now is an inexpensive pleasure, and at the same time a liberal education.—Mitchell and Tubnbb, The Drapers. , '