An Object Lesson Front Maine.

At the present juncture, it will be well to take to heart the lessons of Prohibition in Maine, as exemplified in the recent elec ti >us at Portland, the chief city of the S.ate. The incident is thus commented on b/ ihe late Rev. Hugh Price Hughes in the list number of the '• Methodist 'J iines " to hud:-

It will be remembered that in the course j o' their investigations into the problems of j the liquor trade Messrs xtowntreea-.d Sher- j well devoted considerable space in then* j volume, "The Temperance Problem and ! Si-cial Beform," to an examination of the | practical working of the prohibition law in j the Stufe of Maine. From actual investi-! vntion in Portland, the chief city of th 6 ; btate, and elsewhere, the authors came to i ■he conclusion that under normal con- ] ditions llie prohibition policy was a failure ■ in urban districts, and could only be carried out successfully in scattered village com munities. This deduction was fiercely at- ! tacked by the advocates of prohibition in this country, some of whom visited Maine to see lor themselves, and reported a very ! different state of atfairs from that described by Mr Sherwell. This apparent discrepancy was dxxe to the fact that subsequent tv Mr Sjherwell's visit a strenuous effort was made ! by the prohibitionists to enforce the law I throughout the State of Maine. Key. S. F. ! Pearson, superintendent of the Gospel Temperance Mission in Portland, was j elected Shoriff for 1901-2, receiving 6425 j votes out of a total of ] 5,975. Many i ministers and zealous temperance men were i appointed his deputies, and the law against j the sale of driuk was enforced with an en- i tirely novel rigour. Unhappily thia zeal j for temperance has proved merely spas- ! modic. After a year and a half's exacting ; toil and almost incredible offoit, Mr Pear- I son, a man of iron will and fearless courage, \ has died from the effects of the strain, and j the election for a new sheriff resulted in the j triumphant return of the Democratic candi dati, who absolutely refused to pledge him self to enforce the law against the sale of j drink, and who received 2055 votes more I than the prohibitionist candidate. The : strength of the reactionary feeling t>»ay be judged from the fact that the prohibitionist ; candidate received 1413 fewer votes than i were oast for Mr Pearson two years before. \ In Portland itself the successful candidate beat the prohibitionist by 1287 votes, whereas Mr Pearson only headed his op-; ponent by 586. In the largest of the re- \ maining towns in Maine the result was the | same, the rural population remaining true j for the most part to the prohibition policy, j Summing up the result of the contest, the ', Portland ' Daily Times Press" (the organ of the prohibitionists) says :—" The lesson to be derived from the figures is plain. While j enforcement sentiment is strong outside of ] the cities, it is comparatively weak inside." j We deeply deplore this triumph of the ; enemy, but it shows how absolutely correct j was Messrs Eowntree and Sherweli's con- i tention. Spasmodic efforts of reform are \ inevitably followed by reaction and the j triumph of the liquor-sellers. Our aim ■ should be to eliminate the element of priv- j ate gain from the traiEo. It will then be ; an easier matter to destroy the traffic al together.

Buried for Thirty-six Hours

A MAN'S, TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE. A serious fall of earth, occurred on Mat lock Moor, Derbyshire, lately, burying two men named William Twigg and Howard Beresford. On the nftoruoon of the 14th of October the men went to work to cut a drift into the watershed on the moor for the Matlock Waterworks supplementary scheme, and did not return horne 1. Next ! morning, when the next shift went on, ib \ was found there bad been a fall in the drift ' of tons of shale and earth, enveloping tho men 60 yards bslow the surface. The Mat lock medical officer was sent for, and on arrival entered the orifice, and by the dim light of a caudle came auross a hand, which proved to be Beresford's. The pulse showed that he was quite dead. The rescuing party then redoubled their efforts to savo his fjoinrade. Only four could work at a time, and they had frequent falls of debris to hamper them. Twigg was heard saying that his legs were held fast and that Beres ford was dead, but later he did not speak, and it was thought he l»ad been asphyxiated. Tie rescuers worked with feverish baste, and were relieved at frequent intervals. Time after time the men reported they were Hearing Twigg, but further falls of earth made the task of relief incapable of progress. The work was persevered with throughout the day, ami at night the icscu-rs had a conversation with the en'oinbed man. He asked to be got out (.uie'kly, nnd for venti lation to be arranged. This was fortutately accomplished by a tube pushed through the debris. Brandy and milk were pa=sed [ through the tube to the imprisoned man, and eventually, after being in his perilous position for 3 > hours, Twigg was rescued. He was driven post-haste to his home at Matlock Green, where he keeps a small Bweet shop. Later in the day ho was able to tell the story of two terrible nights. The mishap, he said, occurred just half nn hour before they should have ceased work. The fall of tons or earth buried Beresford, his com panion, but he himself did not receive the ( full force of it. He was struck by the fringe of the landscape and embedded up to the neck. Beresford died on the next morning at nine o'clock. It was impossible for Twigg to do anything for him. 'LVigg had nothing to eat or drink, and the air became very impure and difficult to breathe. Hour after hour went by. He became weaker, and could always hear his rescuers. Twigg is covered with bruises, and he scratched away his finger-nails in endeavour ing to release himself. ]

Height, Weight and Intellect.

The Koyal Commission on Physical Train ing' sat at Glasgow the other day, and there was an interesting discussion as to the connection between height, wni^hfc, and in tellect. The witness, Sir William Turner, was asked if the tallest rac^s in the world wore intellectually the highest : " I am not prepared to say that the race that is by repute the tallest in the average height of the men—namely, the Palagon ians, in South America - have any special intelligence, and I am not prepared to say that even amongst Europeans the tallest races of men are more intelligent than the shorter race 3. Take, for example, those parts of Great Britain where you get the tallest race of men—namely the Border Countries and the eastern part of Yorkshire. lam not prepared to Eay that they are superior in intelligence to other parts of the country where the stature is not so great." That is good hearing, for after all most of us are not either Bordermen of East Yo"ksliiremen. The witness was also posi tive that the biggest individual was not the most intellectual-—which we can well believe. The truth is that, as Sir William Turner said, you must have physical and mental excellence associated in order to maintain the highest place.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1902*

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox for the Proprietor, Kobert Be£l>, afc his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. WEDNESDAY, December 17, 1902,



It is only on th« uee of Wolfe's ; Schnapps that it ought to be judged. You he tde Judge. Every bottle of Wolfe'B Schnapps containe an honest preparation of Juniper Berries and select Barley. If you need R stimulant that will ; brace a tired body or olear a tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS—not a false stimulant but a builder up of vital foroes. You take no 3lisk. 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. 3&uyW&ole9&otttes Look for the name, and accept only bottles -with the signature of Udolpho Wolfe on the label. ' BUSINESS NOTICES. FO& WATCHES, [CLOCKS*, JEWELLESY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G-. JESSON, i Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett;Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty.-— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with.s FOH 15s 1 dozen Cabinets andlone JMato liiie Enlargement r>!AN BE OBTAINED FEOM MITCHELL, PHOTGGUAPHEB,, Burnett St. ASHBURTON. Patronised by the Kight Hon. E. J. Seddon Premier of New Zealand. "Work guaranteed within a fortnight from date of return of Proofs. You Can't Tell HOW delicious and satisfying STJE.A- TtJRA TEA is if you have not tried it. You'll enjoy it. It possesses the dis tinctive bouquet and delicate flavour of high grade Ceylon Tea. It is rich, strong and fragrant, and goes further than any other tea. .Suratura Tea Is honest Tea. It is pure Ceylon Tea, and is jjruaranteod not blended with Indian, China, or any cheap or inferior tea. Your storekeeper will present you with a dainty Black and God Teapot if ycu buy a slb box of thi3 delicious Tea. Retail Prices — Snratura A quality —1 sßd por 11> Suratura B quality —Is lldper lb Suratura D quality—2s 2d per lb Suratura X quality—2s Gd per lb Procurable from -



John Orr and Co., Ashburton. J. W. Lill, Dunsandel J. E, Carey, Fairton D. Miller and Co., Hinds : NEW ARRIVALS : (By the Steamer Eangatira) "TOTTE have jnsfc received the first con ¥ V signments of Drugs and Druggists Wares, carefully selected in London by Mr Cambridge. We are now using all new Drugs for dispensing. Entrust us with your physician's prescriptions, we will dispense them with care and accuracy, using fresh and pure drugs in their com pounding. The Popular Vinegar Essence is again m fun snpply, Is 6d for a gallon. Sponges.—The selection is the largest and finest ever shown in Ashburton, prices ranging from Is to 28s each. This quality of sponge is always reserved for the Home trade and seldom exported. Si'ATtxMST Botti.es. — The new design, double size, with a syphon tap for drawing off small quantities of aeruted water, also 5000 Sparklets and 500 packages of fruit crystals for making delicious fruit drinks. Photographic Cameras. — The Little Nipper No. 3, quarter plate, latest improve ments, a really good snapshot Camera, holds 12 plates, 10s. Fob the Habiks. — Everything is Corona-^ tion. Buy tho baby a Coronation Dummy or Soother, Costs 9d. Far the best and lightest yet introduced. : For. the Farmer and Cattle Owner.- j Wo have a useful assortment of instru ments, sufh as gags and drenching bits for giving medicines. Probangs'for choking, n<?edJes for wounds, enemas, etc. For the Ladies—(With apologies for j placing- them last) we have received by sB. Wai mate, some of the prettiest novelties to be found in London in per fumery, brush ware, and articles for the Dressing Table and Bath Room.



The Tailoring Tba.de Dispute — The secretary of the Tailors 5 Union objected in Court that Craighead and Berryman put far more work in suits than ordinary (Christchurch) tailoring. Manufacturer's agents'explain that Craighead and Berry man's linings have to be made and imported specially, being better quality than usually sold. They have just engaged several extra experienced man to cope with the rush of orders. Craighead and Berryman pay extra for both labour and material because their motto is " Satisfaction." Up-to-date suits from £3 10s. New summer hats, shirts, ties, boots, etc., just opened. Compare prices ! Observe the quality!—(Advt.) Eggs.—Messrs Fletcher Bros, are buyers of fresh eggs in any quantity at 8d per dozen, either cash or contra, until further notice. STANDISH AND PREECE, Photographers under the Royal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio High Street, ChristchurcJi.



The Ashburton Drug Co., Ltd., J. M. CAMBRIDGE, 12 239 Manager. J3f=f I HAVE still one juvenile machine left. £7 will buy it. G. H. Caiison JFelipse Cycle Works. nnHERE is no doubt, no possible doubt a that MeiiLok's Zealandia Boot Store is the best Shop to buy your Boots. FOR tip top value in Boots try Mellob' Zealandia Boot Store. PflOY Land at Stranqe's, Burnett Street



A great many >T^pH people waniy^, v<^^^^ long, A;fo^rzC^- T)fS§ hair,but imMM S'^XrM how-to PK##^/^St! that is A^s ,s=c (fScvH^~tvis%M what puzzles / " toS^^^v^l them. The Cs?J M^J^f, fact is, the W 3 ■ hair needs a j (^^i -^Myk little help K*®^ now and then. JM J^W-^^^ The roots re- 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 the hair grow, stops it from falling, and completely cures dandruff. If 'your hair is lading or turning gray, begin at enco with. Ayer's Hair Vigor. It w'Ul positively restore color to your gray hair, all tho full, rich color it h?.d in ervrly life. As a hair-dressing you will certainly like it. for it keeps the hair soft and glossy and prevents it from splitting at the ends. Do not bo deceived by cheap imita tions which will only disappoint you. Make sure that you get the genuine Ayer's Hair Vigor. Prepared by Dr. J C. Ayer & Co., LcweJl. Mesa., U.S.A.



BUSINESS NOTICES j Newman's Livery Stables, (Behind Somerset Hotel), Ashburton. ! J NEW MAN desires to thank his • Customers for their patronage in the past and to solicit a continuance of tt.e same in the future. In order to keep pace with his growing business he has jusb had built several new vehicles. Horses and Traps always on hire. Best accommodation for visitors from town or country. Wedding and Picnic Parties catered for. Charges Moderate. J. NEWMAN, Proprietor. 11_209 NOTICE The Great Eugene Sandow IS COMING. T&TOW is the time to buy Developers i-^! and Spring Grip Dumb-Bells at HARDLEY BROS. TTOICE PKODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. j Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street.



Strawberries & Cream at H- Bairstow's- TTUST landed—Nice assortment of Choc s 3 olates in handbags, gloves, and other fancy boxes very suitable for Xrnas presents, at H. Baiestow's. We do all in our power to meet the requirements of our customers in the dining rooms, both by buying the very best goods j and giving bust possible attention. 12 31 IT. BAIRSTOW.



I 11, A. FLOWER, ! Hairdresser and Tobacconist, EAST STREET. A CHOICE Assortment of G.8.D., Loewe, and other makes of Pipes in stock. Cigarette Holders, Touches, Pocket Knives, Hair Brushes and Combs, in endless varieties. Slazenger's Tennis Balls and Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes,, 15 for fid. . Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWED (late F Clark's Tobacconist. MORIARTY BROS., Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, etc., TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. SPECIAL to Buyers of Ready-made CLOTHING. ■—:O:— "OEING considerably OVERSTOCKED IN Boys, 5 Youths' and Men's READY-MADE CLOTHING, WE WILL OFFER During DECEMBER the whole of our stock of these Goods, together with a number of lines IN Boots and Shoes, AT SPECIAL SALE PRICES. See our Door Display for Bargains ASHBUETON DBAPERY CO. Burnett Street. i , __ , To the Electors of Ash burtoii. i i ■ | Another Man in the field. J. L. HIGGS, |' PAINTER, i of Tancred Street, TTTAS decided to stand on the Liberil platform, and would solicit your support and patronage in all branches of the j Painting and Decorating Trade. ] Pictures Framed, Sign-writing a specialty. Call and see the latest in PAPERS, ,



APfiVTI? x>ROS. AJK/V*" JL AJJIi JlSros. HAVE on Sale at their Yards, Havelock Street, the best Goals and Firewood ON THE MARKET. A Trial Solicited. Orders Promptly attended to, 1 Christmas Presents. T H O MAT YOUNG, ULSTER BOOT DEPOT, WISHES to Thank his numerous Customers for their patronage during the Sale, and wishes them a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. He wishes to intimate that each purchaser will receive a beautiful Almanac for 1903. Three subjects to choose from. Address—Next to Bank of New Zealand, "~ "~ East Street, Ashburton WANTED KNOWN. PASTEURISED Milk, Cream, and Sepa rator Butter from Melrose Dairy, Hamp stead, delivered fresh, every day in town. My Dairy is always open for inspection to the public. JOHN OLSEN. > i The Christmas & Holiday Season Picnic Parties Catered for as per Arrange ment. "171FNE Assortment of Confectionery for Ju the Christmas Season opened out. Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Bread made by Montgomery's and Borma line process. C. BEECH, Baker and Pastrycook, TANCRED STREET. To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S CANTERBURY Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) JUi.JtCJt_<U X UX(u X 9 & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL : APRIL 1903 : > i (SECOND YEAR OF PUBLICATION.) I j TTVEMY Bvo. size, containing over 1000 , pages, together with numerous Maps, corrected to date, the whole handsomely bound in cloth, gilt lettered. ; Price, if ordered before publication, 10s 6d „ After publication, 12s 6d. Stone, Son & Co. j PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS, ! Duuedhx and Wellington, 10 293



BUSINESS NOTICES , J ! WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 ! ■TSTB Shall be represented at the Chrißtohurch and Timaru Auction>les, and hare made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing o£ Clips privately at Ashburton. ! Consignments will be received at our Ashburton 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 sale at Christchurch:-Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for Sale at Timaru:—Mill and Company's Siding, Lunaru. If intended for sale at Ashburton :—Friedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Kequisites, supplied^ Lowest Kates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows :—• i Christclmrch. Timaru. January 16th, 1903. January 13th, 1903. February 19th, 1903. February 25th 1903. I FRIEDLAKDER BROS., LTD. ' IIIIIM"—1 SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS. ANDREW OR R Is Opening Up a Grand Selection of New Goods for the season] f ATEST Fashions in Dresses Costumes, and Skirts. J_J 50 Dozen Ladies' Corsets. P.D, C.8., W-B , and other makes Ladies' Black Silk Capes, Jackets, -&c New Laces, Insertions in Creme, Paris, and White Colours Ladies' Gloves in endless variety 50 Doz. Ladies' Lawn Pocket Handkerchiefs, lovely goods Ladies' Silk Underskirts, also Alpacas and Grass Cloth Fancy Goods, Belts Chataleine Bags, Picnic Baskets Dressing Cases, Hair Brushes, Combs, Purses, &c, &c. Millinery Department— Style and Fashion up-to-date. Dressmaking Department— Giving universal satisfaction. Fit and Style perfect. Having been appointed Sole Agent in Ashburton for the sale of "MODEL" Paper Patterns, manutactured in America from _ designs created by Parisian and American Artists, and sold in connection with the New Idea Journal Large stocks to select from. GENTS' SUITS made to measure. Prices and Fit guaran teed, all that can be desired. ANDRE W~ORR.



Massey-Harris Bicycles TO THE FRONT AGAIN. AT the Invercargill Sports, held on November 10th, they secured 1, 2, 3 in every event on the programme. This is the greatest record in the Austra lasian Colonies, and was never known ; before. Call and inspect our latest Models, which are built for strength and speed. Bicycle Depot—EAST STREET. Agent-J, GORDON. 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. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. FARMS FARMS I HAVE for Sale one of the best Dairy Farms in New Zealand, about 150 acres, watered with natural stream, near a Factory. In fact everthing is in its favour. A chance rarely met with. Must be sold. Good reasons given for selling. 314 Acres of Land. Good little farm, situated 14 miles from Ashburton. Low price and easy terms. 50 Acres good land, suitable for dairying, half a mile from factory. Can be had cheap and on easy terms. 150, 75, 120, 40 Acres good land. Three miles from town. May be sold as a whole or separately. Owner willing to take a low price and easy terms. I have also a number of other Farms and Town Properties on my books for sale at low prices. I Having Money to Lend on First and Second Mortgage, I can arrange excep tional terms for any of the above. IMPLEMENTS. One good second-hand Woods' Harvester and Binder. One McCormick's second hand. Both guaranteed. In good working order. To be had at a bargain. I have the most up-to-date Farm Machi nery in the market. Kindly call at the Implement Depot, Tancred street, and ] inspect for yourselves. W. STONYER. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin TOYS, Toys, Toys of every description at Strangs's.



BUSINESS NOTICES. NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGE SOT COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND. LIMITED, i Capital subscribed" ... , Paid and Called Up ... .£200,000 Reserve Fund ... ... THE above Company bfjr to notify to their Clients and tlift Public that it has been decided to add to their business a COMMISSION AND AUCTIONEERING DEPARTMENT, and will from the Ist October last be prepared to undertake Sales by Auction or Private Treaty of LAND, LIVE STOCK, WOOL, FROZEN MEAT, Etc., Placed in their hands for Sale The Department will be under, the charge i of Mr H. S. Bourd, who will act as Auc tioneer, and those entrusting us with their i business will have the benefit of his practi-1 cal experience, and may rely upon every j care and attention being given and best results obtained. Mr Bourn will attend at Addington each Wednesday, also at other country Stock Sales, which will be notified by advertisement prior to the dates of the regular fixtures. ASHBURTON. We have pleasure in notifying to our ! clients in the Ashburton district and the S public that as from the 2nd December next Mr Bourn will attend at the Ashburton, Tinwald and Methven regular fixtures. We shall be pleased to receive entries from time to time for these sales. Arrangements have been made with Mr Alex. Hewson to receive particulars of stock for sale, and he will be in attendance at the yards on the morning of the Sales to receive stock. Particulars of business placed in his hands will have our prompt attention In connection with the above we are pre pared to make Cash Advances against Live Stock and Produce placed in our hands for Sale, either in the LOCAL MARKET or for shipment to London or elsewhere. G. F. MARTIN, Manager. H. S. BOURN, Auctioneer. WOOL SEASON 1902-3. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE and AGENCY COMPANY of N.Z., Ltd., ! having made special arrangements at their Addington Stores to receive and show Wool, are now prepared to receive Clips for the season's sales. Please consign wool for local sale, — "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Adding ton." Note—Wool for direct shipment consign, "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Lyttel-1 ton." -! 11 243 WOOL. WOOL. Christchurcb. Sale Dates. THIRD SALE—FRIDAY, January 16th, 1903 FOUBTH SALE—THURSDAY, February 19th, 1003 H. MATSON A CO. OFFER their services to the Wool growers of the Ashburton County. They will make Cash Advances, free of Com mission, at Lowest Rates of Interest, against Wool placed in their hands for Sale during the ensuing season. Consign Wool to— "MATSON'S, Addington." All single Bales, such as Locks, Pieces, mixed Fleeces, etc., consign to "MATSON'S, Christohurch." To Sheep Growers & Owners. We should be glad if those who have Sheep to Sell, or wish to buy, would forward particulars to us, and prices required " Subject to sales," or make your wants known to us. With our large connection extending over the whole of New Zealand We feel confident that we are in a position to effect many Sales Either to you or for you We shall be pleased to receive consign ments of Stock at the Addington Market, and samples of Grain, during the coming season. Correspond with us. H. MATSON AND CO. 164, CASHEL STREET Christchurch



BUSINESS NOTICES. MUSIC Singing, Piano, & Harmony MR J. GILLIES-Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperfci Method^. Piano, Sahumann Conservatoire, Frankfori a-Main, Germany. I Pupils prepared for Examinations in the j various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10152! Only this season's Tweeds sold. TAILORS. B s = ' MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &o. T>EGISTERED TEACHER OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. Latest Music by every mail. Agent for Wheeler and "Wilson's Sewing Machines. The Latest and Best. The only Sewing Machine that does not fail in any point. Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes Arasenes, etc. * TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist. GOLD MEDAL. The McCormick Reaper & Binder (LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) TTTAS again awarded the Gold Medal at the Christchurch Show, thus winning the highest honours given for Machinery two years in succession. The Excelsior Cultivator secured the Silver Medal. McCormick Daisy Reaper was Highly Commended, Morrow, Bassett SAND CO.: Wills Street, Ashburton. ,M k PRIEST, Manager New and Second-hand Furniture and Clothing. HAVING- in stock a large assortment . of new and second-hand Furniture of every description, Crockeryware and Clothing, the same is being sold at lowest prices. Onoice assortment of Toilet War© jusfc opened out. Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged. H. W. R~OBINSON, TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10 289 ESTABLISHED 1866. Johnson & Couzins, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. (Opposite J. Ballantyne and Co.) Sole Agents for E. H. Brown's Patent Horse Covers, Requiring no Crupper. Tent, Tarpaulin, and Flag Makers. Oil skin Clothing Manufacturers, Canvaa Ducks, Calicoes, Cricket Nets, Fishing Nets, and everything connected with the Trade. Wholesale and Retail. Tents, Marquees, Tarpaulins and Flags on* Hire. Letters and Telegrams from Country cus tomers receive prompt attention. . 12 40 The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. TjjWERY description of Merchandise and f*J Farmers' Requisites atlowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. We have just received new season's supply of WOOLPACKS (in all sizes), SEAMING TWINES, MANURES, TURNIP AND RAPE SEEDS. Clients are requested to book their re quirements as early as possible to avoid disappointment, and we also advise your making personal enquiry re prices before promising orders elsewhere. T. F. GIBSON . . Manager 1L I BEST IS THE QFTI A T) f^Yl BEST O 1 ixXtl^Xl USE NO OTHER Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepeis throughout the colony. -^nrriSE Fathers and Mothers if you want ! f V to save money buy your Boys' and Girls' School Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store, «



If you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND . GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere, TTC7"E have the pleasure |to notify our Clients that we are now in the position to supply them with these celebrated Fertilisers at— £4: 12S 6d per ton on Trucks at Islington and Smithfield. Results Prove that they are the Best & Cheapest 'to use. QUALITY AND ANALYSIS EEMAIN AS BEFORE.— Islington Clients have won the Highest Honours at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations for Roots and Grain exhibited at their Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions. BROS? DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



! BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM-R. HYDE, { BURNEIT STREET, ASHBURTON. j (Next Ashburton Club), "¥X7"H OLE SALE and retail Tinware y T Manufacturer, Efco Tinsmith, Gas* fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas • Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. Hairdresser by Special Appointment to their Excellencies Lord Onslow, Lord Glasgow and Lord Ranfurly. fifes' Cantharidcs & Rosemary A PREPARATION not to make hair grow on a billiard ball, but this is what it will positively do. Arrest Falling Hair, Invigorate the Weakest Hair, Eradicate Scurf and Dandruff, Impart to the hair that soft and youthful appearance. If you are so troubled do not hesitate in using this infallable remedy. One bottle will convince you of its invigorating power. Procurable from Chemists, Hairdressers, and Storekeepers, or direct from the Sole Manufacturer, EDWARD ILES, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, 77 Princes §treet, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra j or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Tur ner, Geraldine. TO Those about to marry, and to thoßO 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 BAKER BROS. Complete Ftxrnietiingr.', UNDERTAKERS. WANTED TO SELL. 3100 Acre, 5 200 to 300 acre dairy farms on very easy terms. Also 277 acres only .£2OO cash required. Apply \ F. Brooking, Agent, • ! Stratford, Taranaki. TT7 ANTED to Let—3oo acre Dairy Farm Vf close to School and Factory. Term 4 years. Rent 12s 6d per acre. Pui hasing clause if required. Apply at once. F. BROOKING, Land Agent Stratford, Taranaki. ST. GEORGE JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats ASE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. WANTED Known —Better value than ever in Boots at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. £*$? WILL buy you a sound second* hand Bicycle at G. H. Caisson's, Eclipse Cycle Works. WANTED Known —That J Moisoff begs to apologise to the public for not advising them before this of the arrival of his splendid assortment o? Xmas Goods, of varied shapes and styles in Boots and Shoes, that will surprise his new and 6\& , customers. Discount for cash to all. In. the Working Department nothing but beat sole leather used, and tanned to his ordeiv Best workmen kept. Anyone will tell you that J.M. sells the best article and does the: best work. Near Court House, East Street;, Ashburton.



PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold aH grocers. "T*T PAYS, it pays to buy your Boots at JL Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Good. Bluohers 5s lid JUST landed ex «• Delphic " and '? Mam ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are> offering at less than Christchurch prices.—- Carson and Co WHAT prize takers for pastry use Pafcty Pan baking powder the great novelty JUST fancy Mellor is Selling his Boots and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. HENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mills, gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching: and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a trial. 9 8 WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots and Shoes at Jas. Mei/liOr's, Tancred Street. WANTED Known—That we are sole' agents for the N.Z. Acetylene Gas lighting Company. Carbide quoted in lib to 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylene lighting.—Hardley Bros. 10102 IT is a well-known fact that Jas Mellor can give much better value in Boots and Shoes than any other Shop ia Ashburton. HEEP Shears! Sheep Shears! T.U.S and 8.8.A., 8s 6d; Turkey anc Wash ita Stones at prices that cannot be oeaten. —Hardlet Bros. IF you want real good Boots then try Mellor's, the cWaest Shop in Ash . burton. _ PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. WANTED KNOWN — Farmers' Good Shooter Boots only 10s 6d: Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. ■; ' ' WHY not try Mkmob's Zealandia " Boot Store for Boots and Shoes Great value at Mellor'a. WANTED Known — Special Value ia Boots and Shoes at MeLlor's, Zealandia Boot Store CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henry Garner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. ■ "OATTY Pan baking powder, the grea |JL novelty, two patty tins for nothing : From all Grocers.