Anama Road District.

Meeting of Ratepayers.

,f A meeting of Katepayers of the Aiiama' District was held at the sohool on Friday lnst, in response to a request from several residents to consider the question of raising a loan of £3000 under the Government Loons to Local Bodies Acts, for Public •Works. There were some sixteen persons present, and Mr W. Nosworthy, Chairman '• of the Road Board, presided. j

The Chairman said approximately there were 154 miles of road in the district, of which 44 were formed and shingled, and 15 formed only, leaving 95 miles with nothing dove to them j the loan could only be expended on new works, i.e., on this 95 miles or some portions of it. and before the loan could be obtained the promoters of the pchemo would require to obtain the consent of three-fourths in number of the ratepayers, representing over one-half of the rateable value of the district. The loan could be for 26 years at 4-& per cent, for 32 years at 4 per cent., or for 41 years at 3$ per cent., and the annual interest would amount to .£135, £120, or .£lO5, according to the term j one-eighth of a penny in the £, or rather less, on tho rateable value would cover interest and sinking fund, but a special rate would have to be made as security for the loan; but such rate need not be collected if the Board made a special order enabling it to pay interest out of ordinary revenue, but this meant of course that there would be much less available for ordinary works, and there would be cost of an overseer, as it would not be possible for members of the Board to give sufficient time to supervise so much additional work and extra maintenance which would be con siderable on any new roads. At the moderate estimate of 30s per chain, the loan would only form and shingle 25 miles, or form 75 miles at 10s per chain. The Hoard could keep up repairs and do a cer tain amount of new work with the present rate, and it was for the ratepayers to decide jf they wished to incur the heavier expen diture. He hoped he had put the matter clearly before them, and would bo pleased to answer questions or give any further information.

Mr \V. Gallagher said, as one of those who had originated the idea of raising the loan, he was disappointed to learn that the borrowed money would only be available for new works, and could not be applied for repairs and maintenance. The Chairman—That is the legal position under the Loans Acts.

Mr Jas. Dellow said he was always opposed to the loan, but had signed the requisition for the meeting as he thought it would be desirable to let the ratepayers thoroughly understand . what the loan meant.

The Chairman said he knew there were some roads in a very bad condition, and the Board recognised that the worst should be improved first, as funds were from time to time available. Maintenance must be attended to, but money should be expended on the roads that carried the heavy traffic, grain, machinery, etc., aud where the settlement is close. (Applause).

Mr E. Taylor said some of the 95 miles of unformed roads had had a certain amount of work done on them m stonepioking. He thought it better to continue the |d rate than to raise a loan.

Mr Guaiter asked if it was necessary to raise the whole £3000 at once as some of it would be lying useless for a time, why not borrow say £300 a: a time. The Chairman said this would entail expense and delay, as it meant ten loans instead of one. He did not think the stonepicking mentioned by Mr Taylor was material as, affecting the expenditure of loans on the3e roads, as the large stones would have to come off the formation in any case. Jlr Taylor thought if the district was in wards each ward could control its own expenditure or raise loans if they desired. The Chairman said as far as he was con cernud, there was only one road in the part of the district he lived in that was of much consequence to anyone, and as long as that was possible he would not sanction expendi ture on any other roads in the neighbour hood beyond what was needed for safe travelling. The Board was taking under the Public Works Act about two milea of road from the Anama Estate, which would save the district £400 or £500 of expendi ture in forming the original road as laid off. lie could not see the advantage of a ward system to any of them as the bulk of the rates raised on the plain would be expended there, and as far as he was con cerned, if his road was kept passable tho plains could have the rest of his rates. — (Applause). Mr Guaiter enquired if the Chairman could say what the idea* of tlie Board were on the question of the road. The Chairmau thought he could not give a direct reply to this question without committing the Board. Mr Guaiter repented what was substan tially the same question in other words. Tr-e Chairman said that if he must answer the question, he would do so in a straightforward manner. The Board was not in favour of the loan. They thought the district could jjet along very well with the Idrate without being saddled with the loan and its attendant restrictions as to expenditure. (Enthusiastic applause), rlowever, the m^iniiers of the Board had come tliere to give all the information they c<>uld to the ratepayers, and if the latter decided that the loan was desirable, and succeeded in obtaining the consent of their neighbours as required by the Act, the Hoard would loyally assist them in raising the loan, and executing the works deter mined on.

Mr Gallagher thanked the Chairman for his very candid reply. He had been in fuvour of the loan, as ho had not under stood the difficulties in the way of utilising the money, but if anyone lived where he did, with an almost impo-sible road, he would want a loan or something that would give him a road, even if it were a f d rate. The Chairman reported that the Board would be able to get on with ?vd rate and do something to Mr Gallaghev's road. Mr Doyle junr.. did not see why a new settler should have preference over another of twenty years' standing. The Chairman enquired if Mr Doyle't road was worse than others. As he had stated before, his idea was to put the worst roads in order first. Mr E. Taylor proposed a hearty vote of of thanks to the Ohairnian for his very straightforward explanation of the whole business under consideration.

This was seconded by Mr W. G. Galla gher and carried by acclamation.

No other motion was proposed, and the meeting dispersed apparently taking the abandoning of the loan proposal for granted.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 190 a.

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BUSINESS NOTICES. | MRS J. LLOYD, 1 MUSIC SELLER, &o. { TTl> EGISTERED TEACHER OF MUSIC • Musical Instruments of every description. Latest Husio 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 i Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes Arasenes, etc. TANCEED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist. COALS! COALS COALS MOUNT SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. ffIHIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every I 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 —17s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. Newman's Livery Stables, (Behind Somerset Hotel), Ashburton. J NEWMAN desires to thank his 9 Customers for their patronage in i the past and to solicit a continuance of tk.e same in the future. In order to keep pace with his growing business he has just 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. Chnrges Moderate. J. NEWMAN, Proprietor. I 11 209 TO Those about to marry, and to those already married. Study economy by ! purchasing your furniture at 1 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 Only this season's Tweeds sold- TAILORS. !=r MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony ME J. GILLIE S - Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method), j Piano, Sjhumann Conservatoire, Frankfort a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10 152 To the Electors of Ash burton. Another Man in the field. J. L. HIGOS, PAINTER, of Tancred Street, "OTAS decided to stand on the Liberal platform, and would solicit your support and patronage in all branches of the Painting and Decorating Trade. Pictures Framed. Sign-writing a specialty. Call and see the latest in PAPERS. The N Z. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVERY description of Merchandise and Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. We haye 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 WANTED TO SELL. 3100 Acre, 5 200 to 300 acre dairy farms on very easy terms. Also 277 acres 3 only .£2OO cash required. Apply F. Brooking, Agent, Stratford, Taranaki. 3T7 ANTED to Let—3oo acre Dairy Farm y\ close to School and Factory. Term 4 years. Rent 12s (5d per acre. Purchasing clause if required. Apply at once. F. BROOKING, Land Agent Stratford, Taranaki. bT. GEOft U X Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. TX)R tip top value in Boots try Mellor's 'JC Zealandia Boot Store.



BUSINESS NOTICES WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 ■TSTE Shall be represented at the Christohurch|jand Timaru Auction Sales, and have made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Asbburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, andj sent on to either Christchuroh or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direofc from their nearest railway station will | please consign as follows — If intended for sale at Christchurch:-—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for Sale at Timaru -.—Mill and Company's Siding, Timaru. If intended for sale at Ashburton :■—Friedlander 8r03., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at Lowest Bates. The Season's Sales|havebeen fixed as follows :— Christchurch. Timaru. December 11th, 1902. December 3rd, 1902. January 16th, 1903. " January 13th, 1903. February 19th, 1903. February 25th, 1903. FKIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. Laces. silk blouses, REAL LACE GOODS, fjfoojce Spring WASHING BLOUSES LACE COLLARETTES * WHITE APRONS, lace ties NOVELTIES HOLLAND APEONS > RUFFLES. UNDERSKIRTS. — — : — NOW ' —""" Showing in New and Up-to-Date Drapery, at MITCHELL* — t- , ——-————— SUNSHADES TURNER'S DIJST COATS,3 UMBRELLAS, JACKETS, hosiery, . IBurnett Street, mantles \ gloves, Warehouse, ribbons TRIMMINGS, MILLINERY j FURNITURE SALE. j -—_«.__ ■ I TN CONSEQUENCE OF OUR RECENT LOSS BY FIRE j WE WANT MONEY, so have determined to sell the whole of our jlarge^stocks of Household Furnishings at ! great reductions, | (Regardless of Cost.) A nunil er of slightly damaged articles at your own price. I ■"—"■*»•■'""" ' """"l - § Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom Sets, Jugs, Vases, Orna « , ments, Etc., (almost given away.) &D-Q- Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Rugs, (Mats, Bedsteads, Bed ding, Chairs, Drawing Room and Room Suites, Glassware. Couches, etc., all reduced.  t y (In faot,"noJ|reasonable"|ofFer will be refused.) A [lot nf BambooJfPoles and Blind i " Rollers at Half Price. T. H. UM DRILL & CO., i ■ I Cabinetmakers, Etc.. Tancred Street. Old premises next Building Society Office, and at new Hall,*next Claridge's Stables. WOOL. WOOT^ WOOF, I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, either in Ashburton Christchurch, Timaru, or for Shipment. This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been"fixed as under, viz :—> CHRISTCHURCH— TIMARU— j DECEMBER 11th, 1902. , DECEMBER 3rd, 1902 JANUARY 16th, 1903. JANUARY 13th, 1903 FEBRUARY 19th, 1903. ■' FEBRUARY 25th, 1903 I shall be represented both at Christchurch and Timaru. WOOL FOR CHRISTCHURCH to be consigned—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 Kates. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. :. F U inrsTTETD S.. : I HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plant 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 GRAIN, And 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 1). THO M AS, ASHBURTON..



[ BUSINESS NOTICES. CHARLES BEECH, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. 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 speoialty. Try Montgomerie's Malt Digestive Bread—Bermaline. 8 20 Removal Cheap Boot Sale. thomasTyoung "\7S7* ISHES to remind h} s numerous YY friends and the public that he has removed to the shop lately occupied by Mr Nokes, in East Street, next to the Bank of New Zealand, where he will continue his Boot Sale until the 10th of November. Two shillings in the Pound off all sales for cash. Why do you go about in pain when you can get your Boots made at T. Young to fit your feet. Repairing done with despatch. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop. East Street, Ashburton. Don't Forget npO Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, ") NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and ( on hand. j MOUNT SOMERS J Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. "TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havblock Street. GOLD MEDAL. The McCormick Reaper & Binder (LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) "WT^AS again awarded the GoldjMedal at the Christohurch Show, thus winning the highest honoxirs given for Machinery two years in succession. . The Excelsior Cultivator secured the Silver Medal. | McCormick Daisy Reaper was Highly Commended. Morrow, Bassett AND CO. "Wills Street, Ashburton. M. 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. Choice assortment of Toilet Ware just opened out. Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged. h. w. r"6binson, TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10289 Nearly three score years and ten, and a sufferer for a long period from Rheumatism and Piles, but finds a cure at last in Plantekoa. Taiti, Lower Hutt, Feb. 3,1902 Dear Sir,— I HAVE been a great sufferer for many years from Rheumatism and Piles. I have been treated by doctors, and have also used countless medicines, without success. I can say that through using PLANTEKOA and PLANTEKOA OINTMENT, I have at last found a cure, and this is really wonder ful, considering my age. With reference to the Ointment I have used it for all kinds of skin troubles, burns, scalds, cracked hands, etc., with the best of results, and I can honestly recommend any one to use these articles, for in my years p£ experience I have never seen their equal.*— I am, yours etc., M. A. Saul. Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for it. JACKSON, Agent. Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. EUROPEAN AGENCY. (Established 1814.) WE wish to open accounts with all bona fide Colonial Buyers who are not already on our books, and on receiving precise details of their exact requirements, we shall be pleased to forward quotations for any European or American goods. Our reference books contain several million names, and our extensive connection enables us to make special terms with the most suitable wholesale manufacturers of each class of goods, so that even after add ing our shipping commission of \\ to 5 per cent, (according to amount) our prices still compare favourably with those of the manufacturers. We supply goods made specially to any style, quality or price; and on receipt of indent, with full and clear instructions, and remittance of cash, or produce to cover our knowledge of the trade enables us to place the order at once in the best hands, and the goods are promptly forwarded. We make up sample cases of most goods from £5 upwards; and as we utilise our long experience in choosing such goods as are most likely to suit the market for which they are intended, we confidently recom mend buyers to order these sample cases, for by doing so they will obtain the latest and most taking novelties. Consignments of produce receive careful attention, and we give advances to any extent. Prompt and painstaking attention to the interests of correspondents, together with exceedingly moderate charges, and plain and straightforward dealings, have enabled us to maintain for the greater part of a century, a reputation which we value too much to allow it to bo tarnished by the unsatisfactory execution of a single trans action. Address :— William Wilson and Sons, Merchants & Manufacturers' Agents, 25, Abchuroh Lane, London, E.G. j Correspondence invited. j SUPPORT Local Industry. — We have opened up Ashburton Woollen Mills j Hosiery and Blankets, which compare very j favourably with other makes for quality and price,—Grant and Moore,



National Mortgage & Agency Company. NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENOY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND., LIMITED. Capital subscribed ... JBI,OOO,COQ Paid and Called Up ... .£200,000 , Reserve Fund ... ... ,£32,500 fr|HE above Company bog to notify to JL their Clients and the Public that it has been decided io 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 bounder the charge of Mr H. S. Bour/i, who will act as Auc tioneer, and those entrusting us with their business will have the benefit of his practi cal experience, and may rely upon every 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 public that as from the 2nd December next Mr Bourn will attend at the Ashburton, Tinwnld 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. Local Sales 2nd Sale Thursday, nth December. 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. Pleaße consign wool for local sale, — "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Adding ton." Note—Wool for direct shipment consign, "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Lyttel-1 ton." 11243 BUSINESS NOTICES. To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S CAJSTTERBURY Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) DIRECTORY, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL : APRIL 1903 1 < (SECOND YEAR OF PUBLICATION.) : DEMY Svo. size, containing over 1000 j 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. PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS, Dunedin and Wellington. 10 293 WOOL. WOOL. Christdrarch Sale Dates. j FIRST SALE — THURSDAY, November 20th. SECOND SALE - THURSDAY, Decem ber 11th THIRD SALE-FRIDAY, January 16th, 1903 FOUBI'H SALE-THURSDAY, February 19fch, 1003 H. MATSON & CO. /^kFFER 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— , j "MATSON'S, Addingfcon." ; j All single Bales, such as Locks, Pieces, ■' mixed Fleeces, etc., consign to I ;| "MATSON'S, Christohuroh." j To Sheep Growers & Owners, j |[ We should be glad if those who have Sheep to Sell, or'wish to buy, would forward I : particulars to us, and prices required ' "Subject to sales," or make your wants ■ known to us. With our large connection 1. extending over the whole of New Zealand I 1 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, 1 and samples of Grain, during the coming season. i Correspond with us. I H. MATSON [ AND CO. 164, CASHEL STREET Christchurch "OLARIDGB^S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). j Tancred Street, Ashburton. T3EST accommodation and attention for JH) Town and Country visitors. ; Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 TTS what you do, not what you say you JL are going to do, that counts. Been promising yourself a new suit for some time maybe. Well ! Keep your promise no^ and come along to us, right away. We ready.—Mitchell & Turner, Outfitters



BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM R, HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), TTTTH OLE SALE and retail Tinware » T Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Mcholai Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. " BAKER BROS, Complete FnrnlMbinip,; UNDEBTAEEBIS. If you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, usa ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere "^MTE have the pleasure to notify our Clients that we are now in the position to supply them with these celebrated Fertilisers at— 9 £4t 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 Boots and Grain exhibited at their Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions. NICOLL BROS. DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBURTON. TO SPRING CLEANERS.—Our Oil cloths and Linoleums are prettier and better value than ever, and as for Curtains, Cretonnes, and Muslins, you should just see them.—Mitchell and Turner, The Drapers. WHY not try Mb blob's Zealandia Boot Store for Boots and Shoes Great value at Mellor'a. B WANTED Known - Special Value in Boots and Shoes at Mellos's, Zealandia Boot Store CASH for Skins, Hides, etc.,atHENBY Garner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. WANTED KNOWN.—That J.MdisoH will give a good discount for one month, being over-stocked, and to make room for summer Boots and Shoes, which are arriving shortly of all the best English, American, and Colonial makes. As usual, J. M. does the best repairs, and at once j uses nothing but the very best sold leather. Next Courthouse, Ashburton. J PATTY Pan baking powder, the gxea novelty, two patty tins for nothing From all Grocers. FOR Summer Wear—Gent's fancy can vas Boots and Shoes, very attractive* 7s per pair. Call and inspect.—Grant and Moore. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you _ever saw. Sold all grocers. WANTED Known—That we are solo agents for the N.Z. Acetylene Gas lighting Company. Carbide quoted in lib tp 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylene lighting.—Hardley Bros. 10102 IT is a well-known fact that Jas Mellob can give much better value in Boots and Shoes than any other Shop in Ashburton. SHEEP Shears! Sheep Shears! T.TJ.S and 8.8.A., 3s 6d; Turkey and "Wash ita Stones at prices that cannot be beaten. —Hardley Bbos. ' SUMMER Necessities.—Now that warm weather is at hand, we have provided on more than usually lavish scale, for the comfort and pleasure of our customers.— Mitchell & Turner The Drapers. FOR Holiday Season—Good range of Gladstone Bags, Portmanteaus, and Brief Bags at Grant and MoobVb. • ri 1 you want real good Boots then try Mellob's, the ch»««wst Shop in Ash i burton... __^ 1 "OATTY Pan baking powder wants on ;JL trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. •YT|TANTED KNOWN — Farmers' Good T T Shooter Boots only 10s 6d. Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. TTUST fancy Mellob is Selling his Boots *J and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. WANTED Known-rßetter value than ever in Boots at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. * _ TUST landed ex " Delphic " and " Mam -0 ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchuroh prioea.— Carson and Co WHAT prize takers for pastry nse Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty ___ HENRY 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. y ■ 8 8 WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots and Shoes at Jas. Mellob's, Tancred Street. i _^_____