The Trades Union Con gress.

United Press Association — Hy Electric Telegraph— Copyright Sydney, Nov. 28

The Trade Congress resolved: that in the judgment of the Taff Vale case there had been an infringement of the Trades Union rights, and are urging the Labor and Liberal ni'-mbers in State Parliaments to have a law passed exempting Trades Unions and their officials and members from the operation of such judgment, and adopted resolutions in favor of the national isation of the liquor traffic; trades unionists purchasing necessaries upon a purely co operative principle; State or municipal lodging houses for female workers. A resolution was carried nt the Trade Congress that Stato Governors are no longer recess <ry. The speakers argued that since federation the State Governor ships have been relegated to retired soldiers and decrepit sailors. Their duties could lie performed by the Chief Justices. The Congress also adopted the Committee's recommendations for the federation of State labor organisations.

Fad lie Cable Rates.

The Secretary of the Post Office Depart ment informs us that en the opening of the Pacific cable on the Bth piox., the rates per word on. ordinary cablegrams " via Pacific " [will be as follows: —Great Britain, 3s; j France, Germany, Belgium, and Holland, 3s (id j Canada (including aU British North America), 2s 4d ; United States of America, Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah, 2s 4d ; Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Dakota, and Wyoming, 2s sd; Alabama, ' Arkansas, Illinois, Indiaua, Indian Terri tory, lowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Tennesse, Texas, Wisscousin, andUklahama, 2s6\d; < "onnwticut, Delaware, district of Columbia, Florida, Geoigia, Maine, Massa chuetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Neiv York, North Carolina, Pennflyvaaia, .Rhodes Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia, 2s 8d; Fanning Island 2s. The rate per word on British or B;itish Colonial Government cablegrams will be to Great Britain, Is 6-jd; Canada, Is 3-jd; Fanning Island Is id. Press rates . and tariff to places not mentioned herein are not yet settled, ineanwhilo they will go via Southport and Darwin at rates shown in the guide. ! The Pacific Cabla Board advises that Sell's directory of rogistered telegraphic address contains a very large number of addresses registered in Great Britain by i the post office. The Atlantic Company ' will deliver all telegrams addressed to any code addres3 which appears in Sells', as well as to any person whose address is ( registered with them. The Company's ; icgister is free, and persons whose corres- ; pondents addresses do not appear in. Sells', : _ or are not registered in any Atlantic Com- I pauy are advised to request their corres pondents to register with one or other Atlantic Company. |

Scandalous Scenes at the Servian Court.

The Belgrade correspondent of the " Neves Wiener Tagblatt" telegraphs that a renewal of the scandalous scenes at the Servian Court has occurred.

Owing to the pressure of financial diffi j dnlties, the King stopped Queen Draga's ! pin-money, £80 a month. The Queen re venged herself by creating an i idesciibable scene before a number of Courtiers, who were finally obliged to protect the King from Queen Draga's violence. A week later King Alexander, driven by the utmost necessity, appealed to Queen Draga to lend him money from her savings. She refused, and another discreditable scene ensued. The King overwhelmed her with the bitterest reproaches, accusing her of endangering the Thronp, and calling her the curse of his life. Her Majesty retorted in terms of the coarsest abuse, reviving the old accusation that he had a liaison with her younger sister Helene. According to a version of the affair re ceived by a Servian I'adical journal pub lished at Neusatz, the Queen administered to hor husband a sound box on the ears, and the King, in trying to parry her attack, struck the Queen violently on the arm.

Britain's Enormous Wealth'

i Almost the whole earth is sprinkled with : i British capital, in foreign and colonial ' 1 government securities; in the railways of North and South America and India; in the ! mines of Africa, America, Jndia, and Aust- ; ralia; in banks, in lands, in mortgages, in : numerous other departments of trade and < • finance; there are thousands of millions in- | I vested, much of which is as reproductive as : if it were at the bottom of the Atlantic, ! ■ but the remainder of which yields an enor- J moiis income to this country. j On the London Stock Exchange, foreign and colonial bonds, stocks, and shares, to i the nominal value of about £5,500/-00,<<00 J I are officially quoted, out of which probably ! more than half are held in this country, nnd ther* 1 are other investments, especially in mines and other speculative business, w-t-ich hh» notin the list. "Traction and Transmission."

The New Sport—Pushball.

The new game, called pushball, has been played for tho first time at Headingly, in Yorkshire, between American aud English teams. The former won by a score of 14 points to 4. The contest was watched by a large number, and their enthusiasm mdi- > cated that the game may become popular.' The ball is to the ordinary football as a ! pumpkin in a pantomine is to a-real pump kin. It is over five feet high. Otherwise it is like the football we know. Eight men play on each side. The game is apparently exhausting, for after playing for ten minutes the players sit down for three ; minutes. The bnll is pushed instead of ■ kicked, but there is no obligation to exert a steady pressure on it. You may form ! your side in a xnrs> and hurl the mass at • tho ball as a shaft from a bow. The oppo- ■ site side has to stand firm on these occasions. Eut if the ball is not moved ten yards after three succe -sive attacks the other side has its turn, and tho late attackers become the defenders. There is more guile possible ; than me might think. If you screw the ball you can sometimes upset the equilbriurn of the defending side who are leaning against it.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1902.

Printed and published by Thomas K&ffcox for the Proprietor, Robbbt Bell, at his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbux ton. SATURDAY-, November 29, 1908.



BUSINESS NOTICES. FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS;, JEWELLERY, SILVEB AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, ao to G JBSSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jewellet, Btirnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ash burton. —Repairs a Specialty — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. Massey-Harrls Bicycles ; TO THE FEONT 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. MORIARTY BROS., Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, etc., j TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. GOLD MEDAL. The McCormick Reaper & Binder (LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) "VITAS again awarded the GpldjMedal at the Christehurch Show, thus winning the highest honours given for Maohinßry 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 ; Special Prices : FOE 1 MONTH WANTED Ladies to see Fast Prints ' 3jd, Delaines s|d, lovely Blouse Pieces from Is 3d, Pinafore Muslins 6fd, i ■wide Nainsook &Jd. : . W, H. PEARCE, Cash Draper, j WANTED all mothers to see Girls Leg horn Flop Hats Is 6d, 2s 6d, 2s lid, ladies Sailor Hats, (samples); special lot Corsets 2s 11 d a pair. W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper. WE WANT ROOM FOR XMAS GOODS WANTED all working men to see Dungaree Jackets," Is lid each. Special prices for all Dungaree G>ods this season at W. H. Pearce's, Cash Draper. *¥XTHAT a pretty Brooch! Yes, I got it TT at Pearce's for a shilling. They have such a lot of different kinds to select from. I mean W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper and Clothier WANTED, QEYERAL LADIES about to purchase Summer SSiocs to have a look at our WINDOW DISPLAY of this season's Foot-wear. ! OUR LEADING LINES i at 8s lid and 11s 6d I have the snap and style which always appeals to the feminine taste. I). STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, Burnett Street. Note—Discount Coupons for Cash. 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. M Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes Arasenes, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist. 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 hea£, TRY IT ! TRY IT ! TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—i7 B per Ton at Mount Someras Station. JAMES GIBSON, Ca-iaieroa Street Ashbartoa,



The Ideal Vulcanised Tyre holds practic ally every New Zealand record, is guaran teed for V 2 months and can be supplied and fitted to your Cycle without any additiooal cost. The Leader Tyre is our second grade line, manufactured by Ideal Tyre Cot, ChristeKureh and Melbourne, and are guaranteed for fi months, and is an ab solutely good and reliable Tyre.—(Advfc.) BLUE BLOOD. It is customary to speak of " Bluo Blood ' in connection with one's birth and breeding but that is not the aspect of the matter that we wish to deal with. Good rich Wood is necessary to good health —that is self-evident, and it is not too much to ask people to consider this vital subject. If you are troubled with boils, pimples, black heads, nnd blotches your blood is impure— that is to say, some poisons have got into the blood and are being forced out of the system through the pores of the skin, which is not right. Impey's May Apple the ideal family medicine—gives nature a helping hand and speedily sets right any temporary derangement of the stomach, liver, or kidneys. Try it now. Sold by all chemists a#d stores at 2s Gd per bottle, or post free from Sharland and 00. (Ltd.), Wellington! ■fTiURNITUBE. —Go to Sxrange's for JO variety and best value. TAILORING-. — Strange's are unsure < passed for fit and stylo at moderate prices.



Thin Blood Thin Wood always makes trouble. Your circulation is very poor, you have cold hands and feet. Your nerves are weak, you are despondent and discouraged. Your stomach is bad, you have indigestion and sick headache. Your muscles are weak - and you can hardly drag about the i house. But there is a prompt cure. Mrs. M. Archer, of Hobart, Tasmania, sends her photograph and says: " My blood was so thin and my circulation was so poor that my fingers were cold and blue all the time. I lost all energy and was almost lifeless. But Ayer's Sarsaparilla soon \ restored vitality to my whole system, It . i purified my blood and made it rich and i healthy. I believe it is the greatest medicine : in the world for the blood." i There are many imitation " Sarsaparillas." Be suro you get Ayer's. To get the best results from Ayer's Sarsa parilla your bowels must bo in good condi tion. Ayer's Pills cure constipation. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., U.S.A. BUSINESS NOTICES Newman's Livery Stables, (Behind Somerset Hotel), Ashburton. J NEWMAN desires to thank his • Customers for their patronage in the past and to solicit a continuance of t>.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. ■ Charges Moderate. j. NEWMAN, Proprietor. 11 209 TO Those about to marry, and to those already married. Study economy by ! purchasing your furniture at \ W. & M. Baker's Warehouse, llavelock 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. 1= T MUSIC Singing, Piano, & Harmony ME J. GILLIES - Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Latnperti Method). Piano, S :humann 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. PAINTER, of Tanc re d Street, HAS 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. A FRAGRANT CUP OF TEA. IS always the result when Suratura Tea is used in the making. Most people demand a Perfect Tea, and THOSE WHO BUY SURATURA TEA GET A PERFECT TEA, It is as Perfect as Nature, and man's best efforts can make it. It is an Economical Tea because it goes further than any other tea. Suratura is Pure, Honest, Ceylon Tea and is guaranteed not blended with Indian, China, or any cheap or inferior teas. Retail Prices — Suratura A quality—ls 8d per lb Suratura B quality—ls lldper lb Suratura D quality—2s 2d per lb Suratura X quality—2s 6d pßr lb Procurable from — John Orr and Co., Ashburton. J. W. Lill, Dunsandel J. R. Carey, Fairton - I D. Miller and Co., Hinds. 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. ROBINSON, TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10289 CLARIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tancbed Street, Ashburton. BEST accommodation and attention for 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 "T7IOR tip top value in Boots try Mellob's JC Zealandia Boot Store.



I . BUSINESS NOTICES I WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 TE7"E Shall be represented at the ChristohurchJ'and Timaru Auction Sales, and have made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and. sent on to either Christohuroh or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows — If intended-for sak at Christchurch:—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for Sale at Timaru:—Mill and Company's Siding, Timaru. - If intended for sale at Ashburton :—Friedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing [Requisites, supplied^at Lowest Rates. The Season's Sales.haye been fixed as follows !— i Christchurch. Timaru. December llth, 1902. December 3rd. 1902. January 16th, 1903. January 13tb, 1903. February 19th, 1903. February 25th 1903. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. LaCCS. SILK BLOUSES, EEAL LACE GOODS. (jJioiCC Swill 0" WASHING BLOUSES LACE COLLARETTES WHITE APRONS, LACE TIES NOVELTIES HOLLANI) APRONS, RUFFLES. UNDERSKIRTS. . ow ; ■ Showing in New and Up-to-Date Drapery, at MITCHELL* SUNSHADES TWINER'S DUST COATS, ) UMBRELLAS, JACKETS, . hosiery, Burnett Street, mantles gloves, Warehouse. ribbons TRIMMINGS, MILLINERY FURNITURE SALE. IN CONSEQUENCE OF OUR RECENT LOSS BY FIEE V E WANT MONE V, so have determined to sell the whole of our |large stocks of Household Furnishings at i great reductions, (Regardless of Cost.) A num! er of slightly damaged articles at your own price. :"'IXU"*"" ""' ■"■■■ Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom Sets, Jugs, Vases, Orna- CrOCkerY ments > Ete -> (almost giren away.) an<* Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Rugs, Mats, Bedstead?, Bed n . ding, Chaire, Drawing Room and Dining Room Suites, G4aS SWare. Couches, etc, all reduced. (In fact,"no reasonable offer will be refused.) A |lot nf Bamboo^Poles and Blind ! " Rollers at Half Price. i' ■ ■!■ III! II V .. T. H. UN DRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Etc. Tancred Street. Old premises next Building Society Office, and at new Hall.'next Claridge's Stables. utcnaa, E3XJ fjMw.-a^m'.wiA^n miim I 1 n»i Taww—l——W a—i^—^—■ wool, woojji woor. 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 beenjfixed as under, viz :— CHRISTCHURCH— TIMARU— DECEMBER llth, 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, : P U RTnnTETD S, : I HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plent south of the Line, and I now ask Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am prepared to Clean for Farmers any description of SEEDS OR 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 I) TH O M AS, ASHBURTON..



BUSINESS NOTICES. CHARLES BEECH, I 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 specialty. Try Montgomerie's Malt Digestive Bread—Bermaline. 8 209 H. McSHERRY, T)ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. Removal Cheap Boot Sale. THOMAS YOUNG WISHES to remind his numerous friends and the public that he has removed to the shop lately occupied by Mr Nokes, in East Street, next td 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 pam 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. H. A. FLOWErT Hairdresser and Tobacconist, EAST STREET. A CHOICE Assortment of G.8.D., Loewe, and other makes of Pipes in stock. Cigarette Holders, Pouches, Pocket Knives, Hair Brushes and Combs, in endless varieties. Slazenger'e Tennis Balls and Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15 for 6d. Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWER, (late F Clark's; Tobacconist. Don't Forget rr O Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, ") NEWCASTLE, 1 ( Coal always and v on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. "TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street. WANTED TO SELL. 3100 Acre, 5 200 to 300 acre dairy farms on very easy terms. Also 277 acres only £iOd cash required. Apply , F. Brooking, Agent, Stratford, Taranaki. TTTANTEDtoLet—SOOacreDairy Farm V t close to School and Factory. Term 4 years. Rent 12s 6d per acr6. Purchasing clause if required. Apply at once. F. BROOKING, Land Agent Stratford, Taranaki. Nearly three score years and ten, and a sufferer for a long period from Rheumatism and Files, 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. E 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- i one to use these articles, for in my years of i 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. WOOL. WOOL. Christchurch Sale Dates. FIRST SALE — THURSDAY, November 20th. SECOND SALE — THURSDAY, Decem ber 11th THIRD SALE—FRIDAY, January 16th, 1903 FOURTH SALE—THURSDAY, February 19th, 1003 H. MATSON & CO. i |"\FFER their services to the Wool growers of the Ashburton County. They will make Cash Advances, free of Com- J mission, at Lowest Rates of Interest, J 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, Christchurch." 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 require*? " 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 PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin i



National Mortgage & Agency Company. NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGESTCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND., LIMITED. Capital subscribed ... £ 1,000,000 Paid and Called Up ... .£200,000 BeserveFuad ... ... <£32/>OO fTIHE above Company bcp to notify to JL their Clients and the Public that it haa been decided io add to their business a COMMISSION AND AUCTIONEEEING DEPAETMENT, and will from the Ist October last be prepared to undertake Sales by Auction or Private Treaty of LAND, LIVE STOCK, WOOL, FEOZEN MEAT, Etc., Placed in their hands for Sale. The Department will be under the charge of Mr H. S. Bouru, who will act as Auc tioneer, nnd 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 beet 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. ASHBUETON. 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, Tinwald and Methven regular fixtures. We shall be pleased to receive entries from time fco time for these sales. Arrangements have been made with Mr Alex. Hewson to receive particulars of i 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 MAEKET or for shipment to London or elsewhere. G. F. MAETIN, Manager. H. S. BOTJEN, Auctioneer. WOOL SEASON 1902-3. Local Sales 2nd Sale Thursday, nth December. THE NATIONAL MOETGAGE 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 MOETGAGE, Co., Adding ton." Note—Wool for direct shipment consign t "NATIONAL MOETGAGE, Co., Lyttel ton." 11243 BUSINESS NOTICES. To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S CANTERBURY Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) DIRECTORY, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL : APRIL 1903 1 (SECOND YEAE OF PUBLICATION.) DEMY 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 Gd. Stone, Son & Co. PEINTEES & PUBLISHEES, Dunedin and Wellington. 10 293 The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVEEY description of Merchandise and Farmers' Eequisites at lowest 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, MANUEES, TURNIP AND EAPE SEEDS. Clients are requested to book their re quirements as early as possible to avoid I disappointment, and we also advise your [ making personal enquiry, re prices before promising-orders elsewhere. T. F. GIBSON Manager - EUROPEAN AGENCY. (Established 1814.) X^TE wish to open accounts with all bona t t 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 li 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 goodi from £5 upwards; and as we utiliso 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. j Consignments of produce receive careful attention, and we give advances to any extent. I Prompt and painstaking attention to th« 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 be tarnished by the unsatisfactory execution of a single trans action. Address: — William Wilson and Sons, Merchants & Manufacturers' Agents, 25, Abchurch Lane, London, E.C. I Correipondenoe invited.



BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STEEET, ASHBUETON. (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhaßger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. BAKER BROS. Complete Furnishing , If you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, I ' USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere "WTKTE have the pleasure to notify our Clients that ye 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 REMAIN -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. NICOLLBROS. 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 Mem-or's Zealandia Boot Store for Boots and Shoes Great value at Mellor'a. WANTED Known - Special Value in Boots and Shoes at Meucob'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. WANTED KNOWN.-That J. Moisotf 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; uses nothing but the very best sold leather. Next Courthouse, Ashburton. PATTY Pan baking powder, the grea 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.—Gbant and Mooee. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. 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.—Habdlkt Bbos. 10102 IT is a well-known fact that Jas Mellob can give much betterr value [ in Boots and Shoes than any other Shop in Ashburton. . SHEEP Shears! Sheep Shears! T.U.S and 8.8.A., 3s 6d; Turkey and Wash ita Stones at prices that cannot be beaten. —Hardley Bkos. 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 Moose's. IF you want real good Boots then, try Mellor's, the ch^'MMst Shop in ABh 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. JUST fancy Mellor is Selling his Boots and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. "T^TANTED Known—Better value than T T ever in Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. • . 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 Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty HENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mille, gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street. Give him ft trial. 9 8 WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots and Shoe 3at Jas. Mellor's, Tancred Street.