Cricket.

AN ACCUSATION DENIED.

London, September 14. In reference to the ill-natured statements that the Australian cricketers .wasted time on the final d:iy of the match against the South of England, at Hastings. Darling and Trumble, interviewed by a representa tive of the " Sportsman " emphatically denied the accusations. They also con tradicted rumours with referenco to their retirement from cricket. Darling and Trumble declare that they do not intend to ro-visit Kugland, but will not abandon first-class cricket iv Australia, Howell, (Jrregoiy and Jores also declare that they will continue to play in Australia.

The General Election.

THE FARMERS' UNION CATECHESM.

The following are the questions to be put to candidates for parliamentary honours by the farmers' unions of the colony. 1. Grants for Koads and Bridges.—(l) At present these depend on the will of the Minister. Do you approve of this ? (2) Once these sums are voted should they not bespenband not allowed to lapse ? (3) Whatis'yQur opinion as to the grants being spent by local bodies instead of the department? 2. Sale of Crown* Lands.—What is your opinion on this question in relation to the provisions of the Land Act being rigidly adhered to, so that purchasers can have the choice of the three tenures provided for in the Act—viz., purchase for cash, lease with option of purchase, or lease in perpetuity ?

3. Freehold Tenure of Land. - (1 Are you prepared to give the riglvb to Crown tenants to convert their holdings into freehold, pro vided they have complied with the condi tions, and also provided that no transfer be registered unless it has attached to it a declaration similar to that of the Land Act ana Land for Settlements Act ? (2) If your answer to the above question is in the affirmative, would you give the right to thq purchaser to pay cash, or make payments over a term of years and allow reduction in rent to be made in proportion to such pay ments ?

4. Taxation of Native Lauds.—Whero Native Lands are benefited by the expendi ture of special or general rates, are you in favour of their bearing similar taxes fco land held by European 6? 5. Customs Tariff.—(l l Are you in favour of the customs tariff being for the purpose of raising revenue ? (2) Or for protective purposes ? 6. Fair Rent Bill.—Are you for or against the Fair Rent Bill ?

7. County Franchise. — Are you for or agaiust country and Road Board franchise being given to ratepayers only ? 8. Insurance—Would you support a bill to enable farmers to form mutual insurance companies, as in Canada, where the -system has been found successful and reduced the cost of insurance very materially.

9. Parliamentary Honorarium.—The hon orarium was increased in 1901 to i-300 without consulting the electors. (1) Are you in favour of members increasing their pay without the sanction of the electors? (2) Are you in favour of reducing the hono rarium to ™240 per annum ?

10. Co-operative Labour on State Works. —This system of dealing with public works ia said on the ono hand to be an improve ment on the contract system, and on the other hand to be a very costly system. Will you advocate the setting up of a Koyal Commission to enquire into the system of co-operative labour, in order to settle the question of cost, and advisability or not of continuing it ?

11. Triple Electorates.—Are you in fav our of retaining these in the cities or re turning to single electorate ?

12. Retrenchment—The Farmers' Union Conference expressed alarm at the largely increasing public debt aud departmental expenditure. (1) .Would you be in favour of lessening tho expenditure of borrowed money ? . (2) And economising in the -pub lic service by retrenchment?

13. Assessment Courts.— Would you be in favour of amendinj»- the Land and Income Assessment Act so that the local bodies may appoint one assessor to sit; with the judge of the Assessment Court ?

14. Workmen's Home.?.—Will you urge upon the Government the necessity of pur chasing lands in congested districts with a view of assisting farm workers to make homes for themselves ?

To. Farmers' Union Platform.—Enclosed is a copy of the Farmers' Union platform. Do you suscribe to it, and if so will you pledge yourself, if elected, to place the in terests of the Farmers' Union as laid down by their platform before the party ?

Irrigation in the United States.

The decision of the United States Con gress to carry out a national plan for irri gation, as shewn by the recent lav enacted, w.ll have a most important effect upon the agricultural'lute ests of the country, and efrpecially farm exports. The plan which will be taken up to fertilise the arid lands west of the Mississippi River is so viist that it is hard to determine the extent of its importance. An idea can be given, however, of the country which will be affected when it is stated that territory covering fully 30;\OCO,000 acres is afc pre sent used only for cattle ranches, or is barren on account of lack of water. In addition, nearly 200,000,000 acres of wood land can be made productive by irrigation. Of course,''nil of this territory will not be reached by thesystams of water sapp'.y t^ be constructed. Ib is estimated tnat over one-half of the grazicg lands can be tilled, as they are adjacent to water supply, besides a very large area of what is now known as desert, where the vegetation is so scinty that ndfle: crops nor live stock cau bo raised. The work of examin ing sites for the dams is to begin irnm 3 diately, and it is probable that within the nest year some of the construction work will be in progress, although it will require a long period < f years before all the im r provements aro completed. It is too early, says the " Financial Times," to estimate the effect upon the grain market of this vast addition to the producing territory, but there is no question that tho range of prices will be greatly lowered. The ques tion of irrigation is also receiving attention in Canada. A big project of this kind is now being considered by the directors of the Canadan Pacific Railway, who con template constructing I' 6 miles of canal, and the storage of billions of gallons of water in reservoirs formed out of natural depressions, in order that a great stretch of territory, extending from Calgary east erly almost 200 miles, to Medicine Hat, may be irrigated. There are over 2,000,000 acres in the irr gable belt, and of these 500,000 now as little used as an Arabian desert can be devoted to wheat growing.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, i 90 2.

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Eobbbt BBi»vafc his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. I TUESDAY, September 16, 1903



■ ■Mill 11 II To «Ake a long breath for fear of coughing ? Are yon troubled v.i'.h a teasing, tam&lisiuK tickle de^p down in tha chebt every lime you | espand yoar lungs? Go | to. your chemist or store | ) ami giu'chaso a bottle of | i I iTakpttßCCortiingtodircctions. ! The orfp rmi get light frotii tlie first do>^vdUi>!€?..v atltly, paipiisr: you. A fcivir ■- (loSt-s will drive ai! fear of I I long brenths clor.n away, and 1 § you will sleep the night ri^ht k I tJiroufih without thnt rough, W I cou^li, cough yoimscdk) have. f § It is cor-i] for children too. , > 1 ivicr 2/ii anrl 4/0 at all s 8 cbrnti.~t« or stores. <£.' | g ' , " Tt's Fhiiu'Us" bcc.inpe it's § good. 29 BUSINESS NOTICES. I =362.000.= Yes, it's-a-'Lot. "OUT that is the number of McCORMICK Machines Bailt and Sold in 1901. It means that the works turned out last year over Two Machines a Minute, For 300 Days, working 10 hours a day. JUST THINK IT OVEE. One Machine in 1831 ---362,000 in 1901. They are turning out 3 complete Machines a minute this year. Are you going to have one of them ? Guess you ought! They are the Best* Write or call for new 1932;C1T-A-LOG. Morrow, Bassett AND CO., Wills Street, Ashburton. [M. PRIEST, Manager. TUSSICURA" THE GREAT THROAT AND LUNG HEALER. "VTO greater foolishness can be imagined ■ -131 than the neglect of those trivial ail ments to which every person is liable, and which frequently develop into" serious disease. While there exists a remedy like TUSSICURA, which reaches the very seat of the trouble and renders dangerous developments impossible, there is no reason why Consumption, Pleurisy, and Pneumonia Bhould obtain a hold on the system, but at the same time the danger of delay is so evident that it should be unnecessary to emphasise its importance. Kemember, TUSSICURA will cure the worst cough or cold immediately and permanently*, Price 2s 6d per bottle. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer S. J. Evans, Dnnedin. Wholesale Agents for N.Z., Eempthorne, Prosser and Co. Obtainable from all Chemists and Store keepers throughout the colony. OUR FIRST CONSIGNMENTS OP SPRING : : : GOODS Are Now Being Opened —:O:— SOMETHING new in every department, 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 ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO R, CLARK, CARRIIAGE PAINTER, j FIVE Tears with A. G.Howland, Christ- ' church; seventeen years with J. R. ! And F. and H. Steel. j The present is an excellent time to have j your Vehicle Painted, etc., in first class j style. Lowest prices. ; Charges consistent with good workman- | ship. All leather work attended to. ! A Trial Solicited. j Address—Opposite Church of England, Tancred Street West. STANDISH AND PREECE Photographers under the Royal patronage of fit© Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio High Street, Christchurch. ,



How they deal it out to China, She can't have a say at all j H^r position's very minor Among the nations one and all. Like a'man whose health is breaking, Days are numbered aud get fewer, Unless for cough or cold he's taking W. E. Woods Gekat Peltebmint Cubic. Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm 1 Worriers—are always effective. 1 s boxes every where 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 one means a profit with hardly | any work. Seed /or our catalogue . We ! sell on cash or time payments, and can give yoa real assistance when you need it. The advice and help of our expert always at your service. We keep the best of every thin for the poultry yard.—Advt. If you have Pneumatic Tyres you must have a reliable article, otherwise they are a constant source of annoyance. Consider ing that the IDEAL TYRE costs no more than the average pri^e, it is hardly to be wondered that this brand has become so deservedly popular.—Advt. Wanted Known—That TtJSSICURA is thoroughly reliable in all complaints of Tiiroat, Bungs, and Bronchial Tubes. «



< BUSINESS NOTICES. \ ! IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. Where to Shop, aid .OTw asr . IS OPENING UP A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF . NEW GOODS Ex Karamea. The latest Novelties in— i Silk Blouses, Costumes, London Millinery, Silk Underskirts, Boleras, Coronation Dress Materials, including Lustres, Voils, Corkscrew, Hopsack ; and other fabrics. White Lace, Japanese and Asyrian Curtains, Ladies 3 Silk Mantles and Jacket 5 also Dust Cloaks iv great variety. Magnificent show of New Laces, Dros3 Nets, Torohion, and Skirt Liices j Kid Gloves in all shades. DRESSMAKING: Up-to-date in Fife and Style. Moderate Prices. TAILORING DEPARTMENT: Very busy. Capital Fit Guaranteed. Lowest Prices. a iv"n *> t? w f\ i> o AIS U l!\ Ah 3\ I / 1.V.1\« EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ■W. H. COLLINS & CO, FOR ARTISTS' Materials, White Lead, Genuine Linseed Oils, Dry Colors, Hematite, Whiting, Ta s Tape Varnish, Knotting, Terebine. GLASS. Sheet Glass, Mirror Glass, Plate Glass, Glaziers' Diamonds, Hammers, Lacquers, Glue, Painters' Brushes, and Scrim. W, H. COLLINS & CO., Signwriters, House Decorators, and Painters, j I ■ • ! c—waref'—gtßaßagggaea——_j__<_—_«■^^ w mw—w—> SALES ARE ALL THE RAGE/ Suecial Reductions —-:o:- — Special Reductions NICHOLAS &PICKFOBD I INVITE COMPARISON OF VALUES. Ladies' Pelt Slippers at Is, Is6d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s Gd, 4s, 4s Gd, ss, ss*,Gd. Childrens from 8d per pair. School Boots from 53 per pair. I Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s Gd to 18s 6d per pair I Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s Gd to 18s 6d per pair I Gent's Balmorals from 10s, strong Shooters from 9s 9d ) ; PLEASE to remember we hold an Extensive Stock of High-Class Boots, Shoes, and i Slippers of every description.^Prove our prices. Boys and Girls Boots a^specialty. !. Our Motto is—" Small Profits and Quick Returns." NICHOLAS &"PICKFORD, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON / j They are Stylish They are imported direct I They are beautiful from the world's fashion centres 1 I We Want You to See Them. ! » ! H 'pHEY comprise Exquisite. Muslins in exclusive designs, IHi' . - - H irtistic Millinery, New Dress Goods, and I : Novelties of Every Description. : ' ___■ ' ___H_____H____&_i *£3__. «B_w Ik tBPSb _§__• a jJ7^fej-l __Z^^_?^______B_3§__ ___H' "_____^_r^__^^_R§B B__P J___r _9_l _§3^ M *^^^8 _^P ___B _■___■__ J___> *^^^__d_lS_r _Sfißk. iwfil _J_3_ul J_fn_ ___f^H__H * ___B __!_____ ___■ __B B_i w__r __■__■__, i__i kmh-svjwh ijß_tj_i'3f Bk «s§i_is? flWrsfeSii-l ___■ _■____■ V _■___§ »»-k w J___H____, E?£s3S?a _3_| EhA B_3?t3 _H_Ss_____i ____■ _E_____V __B__^_l _H__L •_! _j^^^B^^3^__fc _W_SFfoSpB i£is_L__ Kffj _Ss&_* j Br_3___F____l



! Don't Forget ! npO Call at ARGYLE BKOS. and order ! .1 ■ . ; your Coal and Firewood. I ! WESTPORT, -\ NEWCASTLE, / Coal always ! and C on hand. j MOUNT SOMERS ) Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. CLARIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tancred Street, Ashburton. |~>EST accommodation and attention for J y Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse lipping done, F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Tejephone No. 91. ■ 6 87 j WT 0I C E PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street. i ~ .— ——— ■■ > ; CROWN BUEWERY CO., Ltd. Antigua Street, Christchurch. /CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES V> AND STOUT. Fobtt Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle afc all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 k



MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony MX J. GILLIES begs to inform the Residents of Ashburton and District that he is prepared to receive Pupils for I instruction in the above subjects. The system employed for Voice-Produc tion and Culture will be Italian (Lamperfci Method), and in Piano that of the Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort-a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for the Examinations in the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College, London; also for Trinity College, London. Each Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. Address:—Care Mrs Pilbeow, Cameron Street. ' 728 NOTICE Fish! Fish! Fish! TO ANGLERS AND ALL INTERESTED. OUR New Season's Stock of Fishing Goods just to hand ex s.s. " Whaka fcane " from London. Rods, Beels, 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 Christchurch prices. We ask you to ascertain our prices before pur chasing elsewhere. HARDLEY BROS. IMPORTERS & MANUFACTURERS, Ashburton. Orders by post promptly attended to. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all , grocers.



BUSINESS NOTICES. T>ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold'seeurity. ' J. SEALY &.CO. NEW SEEDS, NEW SEEDS. "WT^E beg to intimate to ou numerous patrons, that our stock of new season's seeds has arrived, in fine order, from the far-famed house of Carter and Co., London and include Farm Seeds, Vegetable Seeds, Flower Seeds, in endless varieties, and garden requisites of every description. We are still to be found at Sealy's Corner. East Street. /— J. SEALY & CO. 7 131 _______ COALS! COALS! COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. THIS ia 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 I TRY IT ! TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price —17s per Ton at Mount Somen Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. "OEGISTERED 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. ! FOR WATCHES, &CLOCKSJ, JEWELLERY, SILVER 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. Sale. Sale. Of Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes, Pipes, Cigarette Holders, etc. HAVING Bought all stock from Mr F. '' Clark at a Great Redaction for Cash, I am going to give the public the benefit of same by selling all Goods at Ridiculously Low Prices. Pipes from 3d, Cigarettes 3 packets for Is, Walking Sticks from 4dj Pocket Knives from 6d. Collar Studs, Links, Tobacoo Pouches, etc?, for next to nothing. Now's Your Time—Don't Forget, at H. A. FLOWER'S, (late F Clark's) Toba cconisfc and Hairdresser, East Street The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd ■poLicx Holdebs are hereby notified that Mr Henry Stephbnson has been appointed Local Agent at Ash burton, vice Mr William Stonyer. Tha Society is now issuing Policies con aining new and attractive features guaranteed bonuses, etc., full particulars of which may be obtained on application to ,„..- Henry Stephenson, Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. B. Walton, 7 110 District Manager, Christchurch, BAKKR BROS. Complete ITixriii»slilii|». UTQ U ICT* VA KER «. Special Notice. I ■WT|TANTED all about to Plant this Season t j to inspect my Stock of over 250000 JFruit and Forest Treeß and Shrubs, Before Purchasing elsewhere. All wel ■ grown and will be sure to give satisfac tion. ;NO EASONABLE OFFER REFUSED | JAS. PORTEBJ i ] Clifton Nursery, Allenton, Ashburton 7 2



BUSINESS NOTICES. ! CENTRAIT^OTEL, ASHBURTON. W. H. DAEDIS Proprietor. BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. ; Free Stabling. 8 246 , "TSHBURTON HOTEL. ' J. MULLAN. Proprietor. /^ENTKALLY situated. Good accornoda \j tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales of the best brands only. Free Stabling. 8 287 \ —— Mount Somers Hotel. W. J A. CLAY, Proprietor HAVING Purchased this well known Hotel, I am now prepared to receive Visitors and the General Public. Best Accommodation, Every attention grven. i Only the Best Brands of Wines, Spirits, I and Ales kept. 8 57 i Somerset Hotel, ASHBURTON. r~p HE first part of the above Hotel is now i completed and ready to receive visitors. It is fitted up with all the latest improve ments, z Every Bedroom has a Patent Ventilator. Hot and cold water to Baths and Lava tories." Hot and cold Shower Baths. Visitors can rely on receiving every comfort. JAMES LANE, Proprietor. 8 277 ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. •, MR A, WHITAKER, late manager of Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience. Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton River Cafe De Paris Hotel, Cashel Street, CHRISTCHURCH. THIS First-class Hotel, after undergoing extensive alterations andrefurnishin on most modern lines, is NOW ©PEN TO RECEIVE VISITORS and TOURISTS, who will find Every Comfort and Con venience. Hot and Cold Shower Baths. Electric Light. Wines, Spirits, Beers, and Cigars of the Best Quality. Terms : 5s 6d per day; 35s per week. 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor. WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOREY'S TERMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) F. 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 chui'ch. / Tho 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. 7 230 IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE You Require ufo Only this season's Tweeds sold. Milll ill. JIiOJLA_J2M3« Street. LONDON BUTCHERY TANCRED STREET. HAVING taken over the Business ol the late Sam. E. Burnard, as from Ist July, instant, I beg to inform all my Friends, and Customers of the late Pro prietor, that I will carry on the Butchery 1 Business in above Premises, and trust the support extended to me in the past will be continued. Quality and punctuality guaranteed. I Families waited on Daily. , W, H. ROBINSON. i THE REASON WHY. ffIHE reason of a certain business firm J_ here selling articles at almost irresistible prices is attributed to the fact ©f the principals being thorough tradesmen. The above, needless to say, refers to the firm of Moriartt Bros., cabinetmakers, etc, Tancred Street. Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Race Cleaner can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Eace, according to °lder' F. W. PAGE, Cherts6y, 1Iewelly~n"~ 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. Never despair! .The worst Cough or Cold will succumb to the influence of TUSSI* CURA. Try it



BUSINESS NOTICES CLEARING SALE. - : TREES : Giving up Business. THOS. SEALY, | NURSERYMAN. TTAVING decided to relinquish the Nursery Business, the whole of the large and choice stock is offered at much reduced prices. The whole must be cleared before the end of the present season. 10 OOfl FRtTfT TEEES Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach, Cherry, etc 10,000 Gooseberry and Currant, choice sorts ■ ■  50,000 Macrocarpa 150,000 Larch 200,000 Pinus Insignia, one and two years 5,000 Walnuts and Chestnuts 10,000 Oregon Pine 120,000 Forest rees, all sorts 15,000 Ornamental Trees and Shrubs 5,000 Roses, choicest kinds And many other varieties too numerous to mention. In lots at your own Prices. Large orders will be executed at a fraction of usual cost. The Nursery must be closed 30th Sept; nest THOS. SEALY, Riverbank 59 •;--• - ■ HALMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. Tj^Oß Portraiture, Landscape, And Enlargements, MODERATE CHARGES. 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. 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. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Geraldine. 8 12g Tl7 ANTED everyone to know that Jas V* Mellor is opening up his- new stock of American Boots. They are tip-top Goods and well worth a trial. ' MAKE no mistake, we do the largest boot trade, keep the largest stock,' sell the cheapest, and give the best value. Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store.' PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan'at each end of tin MAKE no mistake, Mellob's the shop where you get real good value, thousands of pairs to pick from. fTTHE up-to-date Boot Shop, Mbllor's- X Zealandia Boot Store, This season's goods are magnificent, and well worth a trial. " " ' 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. WANTED KNOWN—That for Seal Good Winter Boots and Shoes, afe Reasonable Prices, call at J. Moison, for, as in the past, J. M. still maintains, and would not forfeit, that grand reputation he has held and still holds, not by nonsensical, talk, but his Boots have at all times stood:. the test, and are the best proof of his success. Repairing done at once. Beet Sole Leather used.—Nest Court House, East Street, Ashburton. PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for. nothing. From all Grocers. TT 7 ANTED Known—Best ammunition ¥ \ Depot in Ashburton is Habdlkt Bbos. PATTY Pan baking powder .wants on trial without prejudica, two patty pans or nothing, ____„ TTTANTEDtoseII, second-hand Duncan W■■ Drill; guaranteed in good order, low price. Jfor particulars apply W. Ston« yer, Implement Depot. nnHE Rapid Lightning Shirk Gloss—the I 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. I SAY Friend : Where is the best shop to buy a pair of BootsJ? Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get good value at Mellor's. GOME and have look at our, New Goods. . They are the best value ever offered in Ashburton.—Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WHAT prize takers for pastry use, Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty



STUD NOTICES TTTOESE Cards and Horse Eeceipt Books printed at the Mail and Guardian Office'with neatness and despatch, at moderate prices. TO Stand the Season at ABhburton, and travel the surrounding districts The celebrated trotting sire PRINCE IMPERIAL. PRINCE IMPERIAL is sire of Hamlin and Little Princess, two horses which rank among the best of their age in the Colony, and several other promising young ones. Terms— SA 4s each mare. Groomage fee ss, to be paid at time of service. For further particulars apply to 8 261 JOHN McDONNELL, Ashburton. j TO TRAVEL the Ashburton, Methven, and Surrounding Districts, The Standard-Bred Trotting Sire IMPERIOUS, By Director—Maidane.l For Full Pedigree, see Cards. / .i. Terms.—^Bs ss, payable on or before January, Ist, 1903; Groomage Fee ss, payable at time of service. , MANGAN AND WILSON, • 9 3 Proprietors, Riccarton. npHE Imported Thoroughbred Stallion BENZOIN' Will stand at Buccleuch during this season A perusal of his pedigree will show he is one of the best bred horses in the Southern Hemisphere, 1 .2^ Touchstone 14 2* 2 lz Beestoing Dr Syntax 37 •g ;g Tomboys dam I If radmirl2 Pa"myra CT w * Miss S lion »U»w» 2 g . Be'.le Dame J5 g j,g ~~ ihe Barun 24 5 8 4- Stockwell 8 Pocahoptaa 00 2 2 S Melbourne 1 V" o (qS Blink Bonny Qq en Mary S S 3" Eulogy £ uc!# 7 r H — £L Martha Lynn N ■* —————— ibe Barui. 'M JZJ. g~ R taplan 3 Pocahmta* W * WlvaHo» Y. AlelDour..e2s M rt - Swet Hawthorn 1 1 jLordGoughl2 a a g 'ia r5. > | trrikt'on «» g-lTnmpaa "§ -— ithural a h3 c & " Longbow 21 Mi sßowa 1 g| Legerdemain a^&T, £ . StooLwe.lß gl^y "5 S 3 rase '^ofs'iro pr 18 I ;>j r 1 Queen Mn y For full particulars apply to R. Abmsteong, Groom in charge, or E. GATES, 9 59 Mount Somers. 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 ownei has got the well-known performers The Needle (smin. 4sec, for 2 miles), and Non , sense (2min. 33sec. for one mile.) Tebms.~ Season, 3 Guineas ; two or more I mares as per agreement. | Toronto wiU be at Claridge's Stables j every Saturday for the service of breeders, Owners of mares can have paddocking for Is 6d per week. Every oare taken, but no responsibility. Further particulars on application to the i Groom in charge, or , 9 63 W. BEGG, Ashton. To Travel this Season IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. mHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION ' WASHINGTON, By Gorton—Mountain Lilly. Warrington's numerous good perfor mances and the record time he has put uj are well-known to all racing men. He was never in better health or condition foi travelling than he is this season. For further pai'ticvilars apply to S. BROWN, Proprietor. Melrose Farm, Wakanni, Ashburton, or 9 163 C. CHAPMAN, Groom in charge THE AMERICAN WILL TRAVEL the Methven, Alforc Forest, and Mount Somers Dis tricts this fieason. - His pedigree is so well known, and his stock: have turned out so well, that it i* unnecessary to enlarge upon either. His stock can be seen in various parts of thi country. Terms—£3 10s, guarantee j£2 10s thi season, payable at first service. A. McFARLANE, 9 150 Springburn. KEEP YOUR EYE Olf THE WINDOWS OF STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, This Week. A GREAT Gathering of Good Guinea BOOTS for Men now showing. TO Those about to marry, and to those already married. Study economy by purchasing your furniture at W. & M. Baker's Warehouse, Havelock Street. Just received, a consignment of Wicker Jhairs in latest shapes and designs; also Bamboo Tables. In stock all kinds of bed jteads and bedding; Suits of drawing ami lining-room furniture made to order at noderate prices. Best workmanship and naterials 07 ANTED to sell, second-hand Colonial VV' ■ Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy ;erms; guaranteed in good working order, ror price and particulars apply W. Stonyer mplement Agent. ,