ROAD BOARDS.

00LD8TRBAM,

TbJ« meeting lapsed for want of a qsormc, Messrs Stadhoime, Rich, and Deardsn being the only ratepayers present.

KATEPAYBBS' MEETING

The tame members were present and the Chairman read (he BaUnce feheet and statement of receipts and expendi ture which waa considered satisfactory;

AHHUAIi MEETING Of THE BOARD,

Aooomoti amounting to £104 Os Id were pawed) and the Board adjourned at 12 o'clock for the

ACCOUNTS.

Mr Emerson notified the isle of bis property to Mr Peter Haaaea, aod the •ale was ordered to be noted.

EOLL CHARGE.

The Olerk wai directed lo advertise notice of tbe Board's intention to make ii rate 0! §<i in tbe £ at its next meet* ing on May 31a**

NSW BATE,

the Clerk waa authorised to procure pipei to give a settler access to his laud, and the Chairman to obtain trudiigl of gravel pita at a cost of JSI.

MISCELLANEOUS.

The Olerk waa instructed to request tbe County Council to improve the ap proach to the stock bridge over the Hindi; on Ihe railway line by widening the came at both ends or in such other manner as may be suggested by the County Engineer, aa great difficulty is now experienced in getting stock over which entails considerable injury to fat ttook.

HINDS S'IGGK BBIDGS,

Mr Arthar Paweey wrote requesting fcbe Board to raise the bank of the river on the Main South Road to its original height at the catting into the river, or higher to prevent overflow on to his land. The Olerk waa instructed to replj that aa the bank haa been in its craienfe condition since before the Oolditream Road Board wai consti tuted, the Board cannot st>e its way to lake any action in the matter.

THE FLOOD.

It was resolved to inform tbe County Council thai the clerk or any member of tbe Board will ba glad to receive heads of small birds on its own account, 'Tbe Clerk was also instructed to request the Council to forward poisoned grain as soon as it is ready.

SMALL BIRDS.

Mr Bearden moved that the chair* aaan be authorised to proceed with the Straightening of tbe" tiaain Hinds to ■Baling road as Boon as fie obtain® an undertaking from. . the Ashbtirfcan County Council and Raugitata Road Board* ihat they will each contribute a sain of £10 towards the cost of same, this waa seconded by Mr Stadhoime and carried» The Chairman alec informed the Board that tbe owners on each side of Waipnna road had agreed to get the gorue cleared between them, and to arrange as to proportion of coat to be borne by each.

Tbe Chairman stated be had in nraotei the Board's solicitors to pre pare transfer of the grave! pit At XiowoUffe; also that the County Council wonld not undertake tbe mftinten&nce. o? tba railway fence on |he now road to Ealing,

ROAD CLOSING AND GBAVEL PITS

The ratilibg officer notified the r©« itaollon unopposed, of Messrs Obisnail ft ud Blohi

EMOTION.

A meeting of the Ooldstream Road Beard wa» held at Lowcliffe school on Saturday last. Present Messrs J Blitibolme, janr (Chairman), M Q Ikb, and P "RDewden,

ANAMA

A meeting of the Anama Road Board was held at the Board room, Anauaa, on Tuesday, May 6th. Presene—Messrs E G Wright (chairman), W Noaworthy, D Morrow and M Mcßae

NEW MEMBERS

The Esturnlng Officer notified the election of Mesars George Harrison and Murdoch Mc&ae ROADS The Chairman reported that Mr Dow Hug had written ex plaining that the authority he had asked for was for expenditure on the road, not on fords, and the money woald therefore be ex' pended in a legitimate manner

BOAD CLOSING

The Chairman raported that the Qotmty Conaoli had agreed to the closing of a portion of the North Hinds road so soon aa toe new road iff dedicated. He read a letter written to the persons interested (which was approved), and it was now for those persons to transfer the road, and the matter would be completed

CEMETEKY

The Secretary to the Cemetery Board applied for a grant towards maintaining the Cemetery In order

It was resolved to recommend the Onmetery Board t© apply to the County Oonncll.

KIPAIBS, KTC It was decided to call for tenders for shingling 50 chains of May field-Mount Somers road and for filing holes on same road { alao to form about 20 chains of Morrow's road; to fill rate on and let inter off Tweafcyman'a road, and rake metal on it;. Hinds road: To metal 40 chains from the Brothers to the Hinds, and to fill water holes at May field ; also fco clean and deepen ontfal! drala on Miller's road ; also to metal one mile of South Hinda road at Mayfield, and to prat the catting at South Hinds acid creek near It Id good order for traffic. Mr A Graham attended and asked that s ford be opened on and the large stones removed from the road to the Brothers. ■—The Chairman wu authorised to inspect the road, and hare the stones cleared and tiis ford opened if necessary.' ' , .

KATES The Olerk was instructed to gob ell xtktm and tines paid ACCOUNTS • Aoeotmts amounting to £84 2s were passed, and the ANNUAX MBBMNO OF IHB BOAKD

waa then held at) 12 o'clock. The aaraa ntembars were present, and the chairman (Mr EG Wright) read a etatemenfc of receipts and expenditure, and the balance sheet waa approved subject to audit. AHNUAL MfiFTINO OF BATEPAYEKS There were nine ratepayers, indadiog lour members of the Board, present. The Chairman read the notice calling the meetings a copy of the balance shjet for the year, aad gave particulars of various works carried oat, and expressed fcia willingness to give any forther Infor motion asked for. Mr A Graham enquired if the cost of pipes #nd draining was Incladed In the £60 expended on the Limejfcoco Creak ro»d I The Ohairman replied that It had been stated this road would coat £800 or £400, feet It was now a fair road, and the whole cost had been £60 or thereabouts, Mr W Oakley aaked what weald be dona with the M&f iMd-Yaietta road, on whkb the tw.B iresa bad, and » great de»i

of water was lying along the aidea and had no outlet 1

The Chairman replied that the former I condition of this road had been another | cause which had led up to separation, } This Board was limited to a certain! expenditure, and it had been considered j preferable to expend the money in shingling and making a solid crown to travel on to spend the money in drainage, which, from the undulating nature of the ground} would have entailed a consider «ble outlay in catting. The Board had therefore shingled the road and put down aampa in the wettest plaoea, which in ordinary weather absorbed the storm water. Aa to the present state of the to»d, the Board intended to 111 the rota , as soon as the heaviest of the grain curt- Ing is done' On the motion of Mr J P Peter, seconded by Mr Oakley, the balance Bheec and report were unanimously approved, Mb Graham thoughb it a pity that not more ratepayers were present, as they would have had an opportunity of ex: ptessiag theiir approvai at what bad been done. He moved—That thia meeting I deplores the. small number of ratepayers I present, and -regrets that the meeting had &&en called ,ou a market day, TUe motion was not seconded. i

The Chairman explained that the Road Board annual meetings had to be held in the first) week In May, aa wall as the election, and the Board had to consider themselves,. .Both he and the Clerk had other engagements during the same week, and it was not possible to salt everybody. He had been chairman of many Boards during the paat 22 years, and hia expert* enos was that their meefclaga were rarely attended except by members of (~.he Board, and members did not attend unless they had some thing to complain of.

Mr Nosworthy also said members of the Board gave a great daal of their time for nothing, and it was a email matter in comparison for a ratepayer to give ap one day. The Chairman then thanked those present for their* attendance, and the meeting closed.

RANGITATA

A meeting of the above Board was held en lot May, Present—-Messrs Dellow. Jaine, Kellock, and Tarbotton.

OYKBSBBE

The overseer's resignation was handed ln>

DIVISION OF SHE DISTRICT

I A proposition was tabled as follows ;— "That the Board divided the district Into five wards for the purpose of management . and supervision only, and that the mem* | bar for each ward shall supervise the work therein; but before any work be passed ib shall be approved of by another ; member of the Board. In case of dispute ! a third member's decision to be final." The proposition was favorably received by the members, and will be considered 606 SB ON ROADS It was decided to eerve notices to clear goree on roads. It waa resolved—That on account of Che permission to plough for gorse having been abased, all existing permits be with* drawn, and those granted for the future ba under the new terms, viz , that the i ploughed land shall be worked down | level and made suitable for traffic KJRDS Ambler's corner ford and water race.— Mr Tarbebton and the engineer were instructed to report on these at the nest meeting It was resolved to write to the County Council re the unsatisfactory state of the ford at. Ballantyne's road, and others in the same neighbourhood, and fco again point out the necessity for sheep bridges over the water races

Mr Dellow was granted leave to plough foi gone

ACOOUHIS

Accounts amounting to £110 8a 2d were passed for payment, and the Board adjourned to the last Thursday in the month,

AWUAX MEETING

Tho annual meeting of ratepayers was held on May 1 Present—Messrs Allan, Tarbatton, Qarpondale, Dellow, Jalne, and K*»Hock.' An apology was received from the clmrmau (He 0 J Harper) regretciisg his inability to be preaenb Mr Tar boh ton was elected chairman pro Urn* The annnal balanoe eheeb was read and

placid on the table.' The Chairman explained the cause of the extra rate being levied for the current year Mr Kellock desired to congratulate the district as ib now stands, on the division that had recently taken place In the road area, whereby the lower portion had become free of the expensive part of the c@untry. Also to note with satisfaction thab the Board had ceased to purchase birds' eggs, and moved thab this Board be asked to undertake the systematic laying of poisoned grain.—Seconded by Mr Jaine, and carried.

Mr Allan would like to see the poison log of the Rr&in rendered more efficacious. —The Chairman replied that She Board had already . approached the County Council on the subject.

Mr Allan desired to bring to the notice of the Board the very unsatisfactory state of the water race fords in the tipper portion of the district, and of the urgent necessity there waa of having at all the large races sheep bridges provided, men tioning several accidents that had lately occurred to cheep being driven over the large races where no foot bridge had been provided.—The Chairman explained that the Board was fully aware of the necessity for bridges, and thab the C mcty Council waa gradually erecting these bridges throughout the district. Messrs Dellow and Jaine confirmed the chairman's remarks, instancing several races recently bridged, and expressing the hops that the whole of the large races would ha bridged very shortly.

Mr Kellosk very much regretted that the matter of purchasing a road roller had been dropped, instancing Mr Doyle's proposition two years ago ab this meeting that the Board be requested to consider the purchase of a roller to the value of £100 or more, which was carried unani' monsly by a large meeting of ratepayers. They were all aware that the County Council had disappointed the district in nob purchasing a roller, and he now moved—Thab the Road Board be again asked to reconsider the purchase of a suitable road roller.—-Seconded by Mr Jalno, and carried.

With a hearty vote of thanka to the chair and members of the Board, proposed by Mr Oarpendale, and seconded by Mr Allan, the meeting adjourned.

IHB ASHBUBTON GOABDIAK s SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1902

Prtatad and published by Thomas Hakoox, for the Proprietor, Robert Bell, at his Priabing Offiae, Buraet;b Street, Ashbarfcoa SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1902,



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BUSINESS NOTIOEg NOTICE. H. P. MADDEN, BAKER, CONFECTIONER, AND OATERIiR. East Street. WOULD respectfully take this opportunity of thanking his ccs tomere for past orders, and truets to merit a continuance of the same in the future Additional a<jcomod&tlon has now been added to the refreshment rooms, which are still under the personal supervision of Mrs Madden, where patrons can rely npon receiving the best attention. Tea, Coffee Cocoa, etc, will be dispensed, Ip conjunction with Hot Sootoh Pies, Scones, Oakes, Pastry Oreama, which are mann - factored en the premises, from the best ingredients, and from the latest) London and Parisian recipes, for which the Establishment is noted. Bride, Birthday, and Christening Oakea a speciality. Catering as usual. ' Satisfaction " Is our motto. 4 125 HAVING to Raiae a Conaiderable Sara of Mouoy Darirg May, WE WILL OFFER Some Very Tempting Lines In all Qkßsea of DRAPERY CLOTHING BOOTS AND SHOES Aad as a Further Inducement for the Pnblio to MAKE THBIB PURCHASES { FBOM US,. We will Give ft j special discount Of 10 Per Oent, ot 2s in tho Pound, \ Oa all Cash Purchases from ONE SHILLING UPWARDS —— I ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY H. O. SHRIMPTON, Propriefco NOTICE TO FARMERS, '* One Tai/e's Good Till Another's '"OLD." SO ARE ALL OTHER Cultivators, until the Colonial Double Spring Tined Cultivator came on ths Market. IALL AT !THB FARMERS' IMPLEMENT DEPOT, Tanored*Street, When wa shall bo pleased to chow yoa the beut and latest) tn Cultivators, ALSO OUR CHAMPION COLONIAL GOLD MEDAL DRILL. . Never Beaten In Acta&l Field Trial, THE COLONIAL ROTARY DISC RIDGER Takes the'plaoe of Three Implements. PLOUGHS AND HARROWS All Sizes and Weights Any Farm Implement specially aaade to order if required Any trial given with all Implements W. STONYER. 9 148 VOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING & I PIANOFORTE. | Mrs Johnston RESUMED Teaching on THURSDAY 30tli Jan, Havelook Streei W DONGES. ARCADE CHAMBERS mKACHER of ;Violla, Mandolin, and Harmony \ Pupils attended ab their own homes; Quarter oommenoee from any date, THOMAS YOUNG, BOOTMAKER, Tancred Street, HAS Just Received a line of Indies Boat American Gloss Kid Leglet an Button Boots for the Winter, also Goloshas, Pirioea moderate. Bespoke work end Repairs promptly attended to. TO THE FARMERS OB 1 THE TINWALD DISTRICT. HAVING taken over the SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITH BUSI NESS lafelp carried on at Tinwald by Mr J Stephens, I am prepared to execute all work entrusted to me with despatch, and at moderate prices. Trusbing to receive a fair share of public patronages G. MORRISON (Late of Lagmhor), TINWALD SHOEING FORGE. 4185 'Right Here' ~D. STOCK,™ THE SHOEMAN, TALKS HE Calls your attention to the Great Window Display ho ib now making oi LADIES fcGBNI'S EVENING SHOES, usb imported ex H.el Pa.parott; also bcautl ol Styles in WARM SLIFPERB ; : for Winter Wear, : Make it your bueiuosia to take a look at his Window to-day, and wbiie there don't forget 'THIS FACT,' That he holds one of ' The Largest and best absorted Stocks of Winter Boots and Shoes in Ashburton. Remember— D. STOCK'S | BLUI BOOT STORE > Burnett Street, Aahburton



BOSINESS NOTIOF.B ' Good News to the Afflicted THE POLYPATHIC MEDICAL INSTITUTE OF OHRISTOHUROH EIGHTH VISIT TO ASHBURTON FRIDAY AFTERNOON, May 23rd,—2 p m until Bpm ! SATURDAY, MAY 24tb f 9am until lpm I wrf * TT^ y°a are feeling weary, iangnid, or ' out of * '^s^mFrSiP •*- mn9 > WRITE and HAVE ADVIOE. In jMß^^^^^M^bSßH^ m»ny instances the origin of disease is very simple ; zBmyMW&sSMsSm an(* a^ t{iafc rafty c neoesßai7 ! 8 a ttle soand mmtfffim l&£sS§&£p&k advice, for nature never excuses ignorance Know ggp tS^ffiP-S*<» ledgei then, Is what is needed, and that yon will get fißßgHlsiQsl THEY HAVE CURED THOUSANDS OF #KHgß||^*W OTHRES. THEY OAN OURE YOU. fHDEH^a£K§jVSHS-B OoKßultt»tion, Examination, and Absolute Treatment aHmHHpi^SB^J MEDICINES ONLY PAID FOB, | SURELY A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY* fl^^f^^^^^^^rcß POLYPATHY, the New Method of Healing, is JMjKW-^^^g^Bfi^^^-lM| tho cutest) and most rapid System, as It aures euoh \&ri&^/*JBP2sJgg!B&&{^ r diseases as GANGER, BPILBP3Y, and ASIHM&— •y,il!{ll!fjj^^^Bg^^a-g^^^S!S*ia' icour»bJe ucder the Old System—as well aa ail Gbrooio ~ml '"" '-""-bSD* 8^" ftn d cervous o.mplains of womeo and men MORE CURES BY POLYPATHY TE*N ANY OTHER SYSTEM IN THE WORLD 5 180 PING PONG, PING PONG, PING PONG, FROM 5s Gd TO 22516 d A SET.—Odd Racquets from Is 6d each, "TTTE »re ftlgo making the REGULATION TABLES, which add greatly to the enjoyment of the game. To those who don't play (our advice ie) —Come and bay a 'NICE EASY CHAIR To ait io t and watch those who do play this splendid indoor game. T. H. UNDRILL & CO., FUBMBHING WAREHOUSE, TANORED STREET (Established 188& BUY FROM ALCOEN'S KAIAPOI BLANKETS. SEE SPECIAL OFFER. —ii ■■win Himi iwl.wii—iii nil wiii—ii mmwi mi ■■! ■ imimri ■imn mum ■in—mi i>inn"iTn«—r- ~|-, HARDLEY BROS., PLUMBERS, IBO^MONGEBS, AND TINSMITH Our Season's Stock of GUNS, CARTRIDGES, AND GUN FITTINGS Is to Hand ; and Our GUNSMITHING, ENGINEERING, and BRAIZING DEPARTMENT, la in the Hands of a Certificated Engineer, therefore alt work will be carried,out on latest eolentific Hoee, and guaranteed Wo hold a large sfcook of WINDMILLS, TANKS, BATHS, FORCE and LIFT PUMPS, SINKS, LAVATORY BASINS, HIGH PRESSURE BOILERS, &o, and make HOT and COLD WATER and SANITARY WORK a Specialty SPOUTING, RIDGING, and all classes of Tin and Iron Goods Manufactured. Pipe Wells Driven, Pumps, Hydrablio Rams, Windmills and Water Wheels fixed and supplied. A Staff o£-Competent Workmen always available for all classes of Plumbing work in any part of the county: Telephone 32 HARDI/li V BROS. PLUMBERS and SANITARY ENGINEERS, EAST STREET FARMS FOR PRIVATE SALE. TIT*: HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES FOR PRIVATE SALE :— 373 awe farm ab Wafcerton, with 4 roomed houae, 4 stall stable, loose box, and granary ; good cropping and grass land 730 acres. Hinds district), good bnildings, all In grass, well fenced and subdivided into 9 paddocks, well watered 500 acres ab Methvan, 8 roomed house, and other improvements 156 acre farm at Fiemlngton, 4 roomed bouse and stable, well watered and fenced 476 acre farm at Springburn, all newJy laid down ; 7Jroomed house, 6 stall stable, woolshed, divided into 10 paddocks 450 acre leasehold farm, at Mltehara Road 950 acre farm at Se afield, 4 roomed house, stable 262 acre farm at Flemlngton, highly improved, divided into 8 paddooks, well fenced and watered, 6 roomed house, granary, outhouse, 4 rooms, 6 stall stable, and other necessary outbuildings 3800 acres, all In grass, well fenced and subdivided ; all well watered and good plantations ; close to railway ; with good buildinga, house, woolshed, cottage, and other improvements ; easy terms. (This property can be cold subdivided in two blocks ) We shall be glad to give the fullest information bo intending purchasers, and show them over any of the above properties. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD,



WANTEDB ____ j YOU KNOW IT i 1 know It!! In fact everybody knows thab Meilors Zealandia Boob Store gives the beet vaJaa in Boots and Shoes in Ashburfon. REWARD— Pound in Tancred Street, MeUor't Zoalandia Boat Store. , The best and cheapest shop for boots and ! sh es. WANTED— Farmers and Employers requiring Married Couple?, Plough aieo. Grooms, Gardeners, Shepherds, Dairy Hands ; also Hotel Servant?, to apply to J, McDonald, Manchester Street, Ohtist ohuroh, All orders promptly attended to. Miss Oonwav supplies female servants. 2102 ITT ANTED KNOWN-Tbat Mnaau* Vf & tubneb are Sola Agents for tha W.B. Straight Form Corset, whloh is now in such great favour and demand. All the numerous styles and Shapes all on view ia the Firm's Showrcom WANTED KNQWN-Thab I Rm prepared to give Estimates for all Plumbers' and Gaefitting Work, and can guarantee complete satisfaction. Hot and Gold Water Services laid on. Well Sinking, Bathi, Tanks, and Boiler Frames. Having had a long experieaoe in Gun Repairs, those Sportemen who require their Guns repaired by an Expert should bring them" to mo early, as .the season is cioae upon as, WILLIAM R. HYDE, Burnett Street, Next Door to Club. Plumber, Locksmith, Gasfibter & Tinsmith. Lowest prices compatible with cood workmanship " 53 DO YOU~KNOW MeltortzitoidU Boob Store ? Rathet ! That's the shop to bay real good boots for little money PATTE Pau baking powder, tlia great novelty, two patsy tiae for nothing ciom all Grocers • f] AXE FOTIOE-'ihat Mellor's"^ J landia Boat Ktr re U giving batter value thaa evar in Footwear ' WANIMKNOwiJ-Thata biT^e of Laos UurUioa we bavo jn«t landed, ex s.s. Paparoa, is full of really nice 'goods at tempting prioss, Full display in our windows—Mitchell & Ttjenbb. /CYCLISTS and Athletes—Good all wool Kjl Sweaters 5s Hd and 7b 6d ; all wool Cashmere Sox, 2 pairs for Is lid—W H Peaeoks Drapery Bale. PA riY Pan baking powder wants ene trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing . * r YTjT ANTED KNOWN-That ou7~Uo*9 V f Goods and Embroideries are a really fine collection and being bought direot from the makers the value is indisputable — MITOHBXL & IUBHER. npHEY SAY that Mellor'e Zealandfa X Boot Store ia giving better value ia Footwear than ever. Do you think ib ia true ? It's a fact sir 1 1 just bonghb fcbia pair of ehooteva at Mellor's, and they only cost me 10d ; If I went anywhere else for them they would have cost me a lot more. Take my advice, the next pair of boots or shoes yon want for yourself or family, go to Mellor'e Zealandia Boot Store for them. He has thousands of paira to pick from, and his prleea are much cheaper than any other firm in Ashbarfcon. Thanks old man, I will certainly boy my next from Mellor. By the way: You might give me his address Oh I Everybody knows that Mellor's Zealandia Boofc Store la In Tacored Street, Aahburton. 7 SAY FRIEND: Where 177he~be~ B 6 L shop to bay a pair of boots ? Why, Mellor c Zealandia Boot Store ! I always get good value at Mellor's (TIHE RapidL'ghtlag Shirt Gloss fa the only X "liable shirt polieb in the world, It is used by ail the leading laundresses In New Zialand. Try a tin, it will pay you. Sold by alt tae leading grocers. 5 <] BOYS -Get the Boya eotnething sfrorjs and warm, Tweed Koiokers from 2i lid Knitted Jerseys from 2* 6?, Oapa 6M, Special lot Colonial Tweed Suits from 83 lid—W H Pbaeoe, O.«h Draper and Giothieri WANTED KNOWN^Tha7~fo7Ee7l Good Winter Boots and Shoee 8 ab Reasonable Price», cili at J MOISON, for, as in the past, J.M. still maintain, and would not forfeit, that grand reputation bft baaheld aid still holds, noi by nonsensical talk, but his Boots have &b all times stood 1 ha test, and are the best proof of bis success. Repairing done at ouoei Best Sole Laabher üßed.—Next Courb House, Eaeb Stresfc, Ashburton T>ATTi fan baking powder ia the great i_ eat novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. fTHRY "the Bapid Lighting ShirV Glossii X Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Globs. Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss Sold' by all leading groaere. 5 iq BUSINESS * NOTICES NOTICE OF REMOVAL : ; : MB J. X BAIN, QURGEON DENTIST Has Removed to Wardell'a Baildiogs, Oashel Street, Obristchurch Telephone 956 MUSIC BELLER, &o, T>EGISTERED TEACHER of XV MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description! Latest Magic by every mail. AGENT FOR WHEELER AND WILSON'S • Se"wi wg; Machines. The Litest and Bast; the only Sewing Machine that does nob fail in any point. AGENT FOR EMPEESS NEEDLE. Materials kept. New Transfers, Plushes, Araseues, etc. Tanorhd Strbe 1!! (next Hall, Herbalist



BUSINESS NOTICES ' Plug^e? Bill HAS BEEN AND GONE, BOS BH3 EXCELSIOR PLOUGH CULTIVATOES Have Come to Stay* CALL AND INSPECT. ANY FAIR TRIAL GIVEN. PRICES TO SUIT ALL Also— PLOUGH SHARES IN STOCK, All SJzea—R.N.P, aad 0. i Mowow, Bassett & Go* 1 WILLS STKEET, ASHBUBTON. M. PRIEST, Man&ger FRAME BUFFERS 6d, at) the Eclipse O y c 1 o Co, "¥TT"O "T7 Soratoh the Eaamel on your VV XJL X Bioyole when you Can got Buffer for 61 at) THE ECLIPSE CYCLE CO. BAKER BROS. Complete Furnislxlng*.; A WARNING VOICE, A REPEATER. 4 143 GOALS;! COALS! COALS! mount"~somers NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKETi mniS is Canterbury's Besb Coal. Every X Householder should save money, and 1 keep the money in the province by uelng I MOUNT SOMERS COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heat, j TRY IT ! TRY IT 1 TRY IT tfo be had of all Coal Merchants! Price—l7a per Ton ab Mount Sotners Station JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street, Ashburton "¥riSlpoultry for sale. PURiI-BRED Indian Game, Minorcas, Langshana, arid Brown Leghorns. Also Pekln Docks. Bred from Imported and First Prize Stock. Cockerels and Pallets from 5s each. 4 190 H. G. BERRYMAN. J", L. HIGGS ■ HAS Latest Designs IN HOUSE : : DECORATIONS CALL AND SEE. J. L. HIGGS. House Deoorabor, Painter, Glazier, Sign writer, etc, Tanored Street. PHOTOGRAPHY. HALMA'S STUDIOS, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, WE are doing TWELVE ENAMELLED CABINET- PHOTOS and EN LARGEMENT, size 12 x 10, mounted on v beautiful tintod plate sunk mount for 15s SEE SPECIMENS, as this is only for a Limited Time, COME EARLY. WHY worry over the ironing of a shirt Buy a bin of Ripid Shitb Gloss, it makes shirt ironing a pleasure. To bq had from all grocers. 5 ,