Child Labour.

ITS HOREOES IN THE SOUTH EEN STATES OF AMERICA EXPOSED.

Erom an interesting article, entitled " Child Life versus Dividends," by Mrs Jane Ashby MaoFadyen, in the " American Federationist" for May, the following extracts are made. They are curiously like what took place in the factories in this country before Lord Shaftesbury and the Factory Acts arose and swept the vile .con ditions out of existence. They will be found of interest to all textile workers : — The Southern States of America are the only section of the world whei*e the crime of infant labour is permitted, a crime which if not quickly wiped out will write itself large on economic a>id industrial history, to the everlasting shame of the people of America. Mr B. K. Lacey, North Carolina Labour Commissioner, gives in his last report 7605 children under 14 employed in 261 mills. Taking this as a general average would give at least 20,000 children under 14 in the textile mills of the South. At the Very lowest computation there are 8000 little children, Infants between 6 and 12, as operatives. In Alabama they estimate that there are at least 1200 children, or between 6 and 7 per cent of all the operatives. In Georgia, from compared estimates and actual counts, the proportion of children under 12 to grown operatives appears as between 14. and 15 per cent, while in South Carolina it is at least 9 per cent. 12 HOURS A DAT The children work uninterrupted for 12 hours a day on the average, with only one half hour for rest or food. The physical, mental, and moral effect of these long- hours of toil and confinement on the children is indescribably sad. Mill children are so stunted that every foreman, as you enter the mill, will tell you that you cannot judge their ages. Children may look, he says, to be 1Q or 11, and be in reality 14 or 15. A . horrible form of dropsy occurs among the children. A doctor in a city mill, who has made a special study of the subject, tells me that 10 per cent of the children who go to work before 12 years of age, after five years contract active consumption. The lint forms in their lungs a perfect cultivat ing medium for tuberculosis, while the ohange from the hot atmosphere of the . mill to the chill night or morning air often brings on pneumonia, which frequently, if not the cause of death, is A FOBERUNNEB OF CONSUMPTION. How sternly the " pound of flesh "is in sisted on by the various employers is il lustrated by the case of two little boys of 9 and 11, who had to walk three miles to •work on the night shift for 12 hours. One nio'ht they were five minutes late, and ■were shut out, having to tramp the whole three miles back again. The number of accidents to those poor little ones who do not know the danger of machinery is ap palling. In Huntsvilie, Ala., in January, just before I was there, a child of eight years who had been a few weeks in the mills, lost the index and middle finger of her right hand. A child of seven had lost her thumb a year previously. In one mill j city in the South a doctor told a friend that j he had personally amputated more than a hundred babies' fingers. MANGLED IN THE MILL. A cotton merchant in Atlanta told me he had frequently seen mill children without fingers or thumb and sometimes without the"whole hand. So frequent are these accidents that in some mills applicants for employment have to sign a contract that in case of injury in the mill the Company will not be [held responsible, and parents or guardians sign for minors. No mill children look healthy. Any one that does by chance, yon are sure to j find out has but recently begun work, j They are characterised by extreme pallor j and an aged, worn expression, infinitely j pitiful and incongruous in a child's face, j The dull eyes raised by the little ones in- j ured to toil before they ever learned to j play, shut out by this indaranable system j of child slavery from libprty and the pur- i suit of happiness, often to be early robbed j of life itself, are not those of a child but j of AN IMPRISONED SOt'T<, and are filled, it always seems to me, with j Bpeechless reproach. There is unfortu- ! nately no question as to the physical do- I basement of the mill child. In the finest ' mill in Columbia, S. 0., a magnificent j example of splendid enterprise, I found a i tiny girl of five years old in the spinning room. Her little sun-bonnet had fallen back on to her neck, and her fair hair was j covered with the threads that had fallen j back on her head from the frame as she I ■worked. She was helper to her sister. Neither child knew her age, but a girl of eight, standing near told me they were seven and five, and worked there all d.iy long. A beautiful little girl of etght, with hectic flush find great gray eyes, told me she "hadn't worked but a year." All j holidays are " made up " in South Carolina. < In Alabama the children in the mills are required to work Thanksgiving Day. In Georgia, a child missing Saturday—a short day—loses one-sixth of her week's wage?.

THE WAGES paid these children bear out what I have said in regard to child labour keeping ■wages low. Many toil for ten cents a day. The average wage in North Carolina of the children under 14 is 22 cents (lid) a day, and in Georgia, 25 cents (Is) is a liberal estimate. Child labour has increased be yond all proportion to labour of men and women, and while dividends average 35 per cent., and sometimes as high as 80 or 90 per cent., and in Columbia, S.C., run from 18 to 40 per cent., the average wage is steadily dropping. I visited personally 2» mills in Alabama before the opening of the second session of the Legislature at the end of January 1901. The stnte of affairs I discovered was truly appalling. In every one of these mills there were children

UNDER 12 TEARS OF AGE ■working from 11 to 12 hours a day. Six mills out of 24 had worked within a year at night. In the spinning rooms, brilliantly lighted with electric lights, fitted with the latest machinery, turning out, hour after hour; the product which is making huge profits, were to be found little children working frem dark ixntil long past dawn, kept awake by cold water being dashed into their faces. Until there is a law which really keeps the child under 12 out of the factory, economic pressure will drive it in, notwithstanding all the sentimental reme dies offered in the place of the one which in every other country is proved effectual.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDJAN : WEDNESDAY, JULY i 6, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hanoos, for the Proprietor, Robert Bhll, at his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbarfcon^ WEDNESDAY, July 16, 1902.



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Nothing like it in the world. The most certain and effective £ cough medicine. The surest body builder. JCcrjje 's 'Smulsiori of Cod Liver Oil, with Lime, Soda, and Creasote. 44 ITS FAMOUS." This celebrated Emulsion relieves at once hacking, stubborn, tickling coughs. Constant coughing, coughing, coughing, deprives the sufferer of needed rest. It weakens and debilitates. It retards a speedy cure. Lane's Emulsion will stop the cough. It will give sound refreshing sleep. It will help food digest perfectly. Perfectly digested food means more fat, more blood, more strength. It means health, the health that is needed to resist disease. With robust health, consumpties (the white scourge of N.Z.) cannot follow a congh. v Get Lane's Emulsion, take it -according to directions, and notice how quickly you begin to improve. All chemists and stores sell it. Two sizes, 2/6 and 4/6. 86 Smoke New Venus



BUSINBSS NOTIORB '' ! STOCKTAKING SALE AT 0 Melior's Zealandia Boot Store. Everything Reduced in Price for One Month. ' in • A. « ——————""^ WISE Fathers and Mothers remember this is our Annual Stocktaking Sale, when the most up-to-date Stock of Boots and Shoes in ABhburton will be cleared regardless of cost. Eemember we are not holding this Sale for fun, we are in down right earnest. We are going to Sell two thousand pairs of Boots in one month. B O OTS. BOOTS. They are almost given away at Melior's. Now ia your time to buy. Come and see for yourself. Come early, for our Sale is now on, and it will only last for One Month. This is without doubt the largest Boot Sale ever held in Ashburton. The public say Melior's the man for good, cheap, genuine Sales, so come one, come all. Do not forget that Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store IS IN TANCRED STEEET, ASHBURTON. PICKED & PACKED IN CEYLON. Put in Soldered Lead Packets. Straight from Tea Garden to Tea Pot 1 HI ' ((nil// Im P A QQ If I vmif^ X JrilOO Guaranteed the Purest Tea. The leading Brand of Ceylon. Used^in] the! Government Houses and by the best people in Australia. : /..gent—J. T. COOOH, Ash^nitoD.



Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed ... ... ' £17,000*000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe. 1 Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. 6 23 PHOTOGRAPHY. HALMS STUDIOS, SAUNDKR8 1 BUILDINGS, TI7G ar^ doing TWELVEENAM KLLF 1> VV CABINET PHOTOS am! EN LARGRMKNT, size 12 x 10, mounted -n beautiful tinted plate sunk mount for *£>« BKE SPECIMENS, as this is only for a Limited Time. OOME EARLY. WANTED KNOWN—That for Eeal Good Winter Boots and Shoes, at Seasonable 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. Eepairing done at once. Best Sole Leather used.—Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton. PEACE DECLARED. Vy OT so with you, because your system i%! is out of order, on account of your cold feet. Eemedy—Call at the ULSTER BOOT SHOP and get a pair of -warm Boots or Slippers. Prices to suit every one. Slippers from 9d upwards. All classes of Boot 3 and Shoes equally cheap. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop, Tancred street. > — - CEOWN BEEWERY CO., Ltd. Antigua Street, Christchurch. /CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES \j AND .STOUT. Fobty Pbize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all ':he principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 i npHERE has been a lot of CURIOSITY evinced about the EARL that has been in Ashburton the last few days, and these are a few of the questions one is heard ask. ' Who is this Earl? What's this Earl?. Have you seen it? Is it a Bike? IsitaCart? Well, to satisfy this thirst for knowledge, THE EAKL at present staying at MORROW, BASSETT and Co. is a new up-to-date BICYCLE, Guaranteed, Fitted with Dunlop's Best Multiflex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and Bell. Price :~ £10 Cash. M PRIEST, Manager



? r __ BUSiyFjqH NOTICE^ I Ptire_TEASof FlNEST^Qualityl t j i ' 1 I JLa ' Brand A \®J | I 1 These* Teas are blends ot absolutely the I 1 FINEST TEAS PKOCURABLE. I Each Brand is ot a different character and 1 flavour but of FINEST Quality.* 1 I Ask your Grocer for these well-known I Brands ot Teas and ... 1 ACCEPT NO OTHEE t I T. H. UNDRILL & CO, CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, Etc. We make all our own <^^^^^^t u~*^iSSW^^^ s^'' — Bedding from the very W3|FjLf Tj' HT WJ j st material, so buy JIIJfF x k^W*. from us at lowest Wjf x t f, , •^■ e jj aye a ] go j ug^. rices^and encourage Iff -^^^^>>1 [(''s?/ opened a, nice assort- Local Industry. I L^pi^^x Jf^ ** 7 ment of Tapestry —- \^l^ x^li^;^f^ £^ v * Covering, suitable foj Furniture re-covered f Re-coveri^ Dinin § and made equal to ( X*K * JM If F^f* | li' \$J oom -or Drawing new. >f ? V^^JB *< ■ J 4]r-N I | Sgf Room Furniture. First - class Work <3k. NMpt"! li manship Guaranteed %^^^^^WW^^^A We'have" just "opened another Choice Assortment^ of up-to-dategßedsteads and Cots|in Brass and Iron at all prices. NEW DESIGNS, BEST QUALITY, LOWEST PRICES. Wire, Spring; and other Mattresses made on Premises,— I • h. Ij i * i.j it IL v & CO., FURNISHERP, TANORBD STREET PAINTING, GLAZING, HOUSE DECORATING, SIGN-WRITING. WH. COLLINS AND CO., Painters, East Street, Ashburton, 'are making a • Specialty of their Painting, Glazing, House Decorating, Papering, Graining, and Sign-writing Department. Every effort is being made to keep up to date in every respect, and the Prices are Eight. Competent workmen only are employed, and prices and any information can be had for the asking., FAKMS FOR PRIVATE SALE. I IOT S HATE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES. FOR PRIVATE SALE :— 376 acre fa*m at Waterton, with 4 roomed hoaae, 4 stall stable, loose box, and granary ; good cropping and grass land ! 730 acres. Hinds district, good buildings, all In gra-s, well fenced and subdivided i. into 9 paddocks, well watered 500 acres at Methven, 8 roomed house, and other improvements 166 acre farm at Flcnrngton, 4 roomed house and stable, well watered and fenced j 476 acre farm at Springburn, all newly laid down; 7^roomed house, 6 stall stable, woo!shed, divided into 10 paddocks 450 acre leasehold farm, at Mitcham Road 950 acre farm at Seafield, 4 roomed house, stable 262 acre farm at FlemiugtoD, highly in,proved, divided into 8 paddock?, well fenced and watered, 6 roomed honse", granary, outhouse, 4 rooms, 6 stall stable,- and other neceissry outbuildings 3800acreR, all in grass, wdl fenced and ; a)] well watered and good plantations ; closh^ to railway ; with good l.uildirgs, house, woolshed. cottage, find oilier improvements ; easy terms. (This property can be sold subdivided in two blocks.) Wo shall be glad to give the fullest inf ortnation to intending purchasers, and show them over any of the above properties. FRIED LANDESTbROS..- LTD, *^?<wrrm^-Xi*~9<»&3K3rw*si^W!mjJ^^ I hiIHIHIWIII'MI 11 I'lHWWHimmin ■ 11.1 WAMHCDKnown-ThatMitchellandl METHVEN COACH. Turner will give a fee of 21r to | —- anyone who can prove to be fal^e or misO X?EOM JULY Ist, 1902, till further leading one fing!e statement placed before V ths pu^blio ieg^rdi»» fch<s niductian nw uotice, the Methven Coach, will leave New being made ar their Great Dissolution of man ' s ftables, Ashburton, for Methven on and Saturdays at 3.30 p .n,, p U ijl c instead of 4 p.m. i ~ — MRS DUFF, Proprietress. VOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING — ~" PIANOFORTE. T^HE Genuiao Silent Primus Cooking nflixurußiji. j^ gtovQ 14g 6(Jj uges or( j mary . kerosene; ~. " also Primus Hot Plate 17s 6d, and IVt VH JohllStOll Primus Iron Heater, 3s 6d.—Caeson *.. , fjf -.- ... -- &Co. rfIWP.ML commenced TUF.^D VY,29th May npRY the Kapid Shirt Gloss, it will save jL jL you time, money, and worry, it will —~ —• : ■ make an old shirt look like new. Sold by Smoke New Venus all the leading grocers, i



f mWNf?PS NOTICE^ \ j"OARRISTER & SOLICITOR,: Burnetb Street. Money to lend on freehold security. LONDON BUTCHERY j j "tanceed steeet. HAVING- taken over the Business of j the late Sam. E. Burnard, as from j j Jst July, instant, I beg to inform all my , ! Friends, and Customers of the late Pro- 1 j prietor, that I will carry on the Butchery j I Business in above Premises, and trust the ■ support extended to me in the past will be ; continued. Quality and punctuality guaranteed. Families waited on Daily. W. H. ROBINSON | 7_29; TO SHEEPOWNERS. | GOOD PRICES ASSURED, j HMATSON AND Co., beg to inform • holders of Sheep and Lambs that should they be looking for a Market and decide to try Addingtoii, that they will be glad to receive. Consignments. There is no need to write to them; just consign Matson's, Addington. The firm will carefully untruck and classify each lot, and if the price bid at Auction is not sufficient on a basis of the c.i.f. Prices current for Frozen Meat, they will have the Sheep sent to either Isling ton or Belfast, and on receipt of Weights will sell forward or ship as Clients may desire. Prompt Payments. Consign MATSON'S, Addington. To Those Who Have Landed Property to Sell. Send Particulars of your Properties to H. MATSON AND CO. The Firm is recognised as the greatest medium of exchange in • Canterbury, and Buyers from all parts are constantly en quiring and making inquiries from them. . During the past six months the firm have been instrumental in selling no less than SIX good-sized Properties south of Eangi tata. They are always willing to receive particulars through any local Agent, and to work in conjunction with them, which must be to the benefit of the owner. They ad ' vertise all Properties in their Quarterly Review, which is circulated throughout the world. They advertise likely Properties in their regular column, free of cost to Owners, and other charges are on the lowest scale. If you have a place for sale, avail yourself of their services. It coFts nothing unless sale is made, and no fear of your ' Property being hawked or depreciated. Great facts. They can always assist " Purchasers, being hand and glove with Moneyed Clients. MATSON'S, 6 143 Christchurch, PFNTIFNh'M Try <'i* r > CHESTERFitLDS ? Ob 1 l»»*e<>-q[ii:»i*t.er Overcoats. !? McDONAI.D Sc CO. Tailors NOTICE. T^T E HAVE APPOINTED F. W. COX, Agent for MAf SF-T-HaRKIS and IaIPEBUL BICVYC&iS FOR ASHBURION, RAKAIA, and Surrounding Districts Clients wil) receive every attention, and MR COX will Collect all Monies due tojjiu* CANADA CYCLE & MOTOR COY LIMITED Depot—East Street, Ashburfcon LLEWELLYN OWEN, MCSM. CERTIFICATED & REGISTERED TEACHER. RTUDF.NTB prepared for any Musical ..,„ Examination held in New Zealand. All branches of Muoio taught. Candidates presented. at Examinations, 137 ; average marks gained, 94 per ooat, PRIZE POULTRY FOR SALE. PURF-BRED Indian Game, Minorcas, Lan^'han*. aid Brown Leghorn. Also Pekin Docks- Bred from Imported and First Piizo Stock. Cockerels and Pollefce from 5s * ach. 190 H. (?. BERRYM&N. MRS J, LLOYD, MUSIO SELLER, &o, T) EGISTERED TEACHER 01 X\> MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. Latosb Music by every mail. AGENT FOR WHEELER AND WILSON'S Sew ing : ML a. .0 li s ,xi es. Toe Latest) aud Best; the on/y Sewing Machine that does nob fail in any point. I AGENT FOR EMPHESS .NEEDLE. Materials kept. New Transfers, Plashes, Arasenee, etc. Takobhd BERHETO (next Haix, Herbalist 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 Chairs in latest shapes and designs; also Bamboo Tables. In stock all kinds of bed steads and bedding; Suits drawing and dining-room furniture made to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials. WANTED KNOWN—That I anf^e" pared to give Estimates for all Plumbers' and Gasfitting Work, and can guarantee complete satisfaction. Hot and Cold Water Services laid on. Well Sinking Baths, Tanks and Boiler Frames. Having had a long experience in Gun Repairs, those Sportsmen who require their Guns repaired by an Expert should bring them to me early, as the season is close upon us WILLIAM E. HYDE, Burnett Street, Next Door to Club. Plumber, Locksmith, Gasfitter & Tinsmith. Lowest prices compatible with good work manship, 53 TQATTje Fan baking powder is the great JC eat novelty you ever saw. Sold »M grocers-



To Whom it Concerns THEREBY beg to notify all concerned that I will not be responsible for debts ' contracted by my wife (excepting, of course, ! hose made with the firm of Mokiartt | Bros., Ashburton's cheapest cabinetmakers, upholsterers, etc., Wakanui Eoad), from this date.—X.T.Z. ! R CLABK | CARRIAGE PAINTER, [ THRIVE Years with A. G.Howland, Christ j I church; seventeen years with J. R. , and F. and H. Steel. | Begs to notify the Public of Ashburton [ and surrounding districts that he has ! started Business in premises opposite j Church of England, Tancred street west. Vehicles of every description Painted to any Design; good workmanship guaran teed ; best materials used. Cushions and all leather work made or repaired. A Trial Solicited. 6 165 COALS! COALS ! COALS! MU>UNT fcOMKBS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. mHIS ia Canterbur?'* Best Coal. E?ery JL Householder thould nave money, end keep the money in ihe province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL. This Co»l has 35 per cant of Gae, burns with a good Same, and gives a steady heii'o TRY IT ! TRY IT i; TRY IT So be had of nil Coal Merchants. Price—l7b per Tou at Mount Somers Station JAMES GIBSON, C'tmeron Street, Ashbnrton FOR WATCHES CLOCKS^ JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, 00 TO G. JESSON, Practical Wstohmaker and Jeweller, Burnett Street, {opposite Somerset Hotol) AobbartuD. —Bep&irs % {Specialty.— Presentation Corninisre*^ iitieraily dsalt wjfch. tji% i\ *Ax 1> !vl.lo, DNDERTAHERB, The N.Z. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd, Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. Kj^VERY description of Merchandise and 3-J Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by- Public Auction. Amongst others we have the following properties for Sale by Private Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres Mayfield ... 872 acres, leasehold May field ... 967 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Rangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 „ Baling ... 595 „ Westerfield ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON, Manager ¥%] ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan V \ Drill; guaranteed in good order/ low price. For particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot.J WANTED to sell, Small Farm 40 acres, first-clas3 land, good buildings, price low, terms reasonable; suit man with small capital. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Land and Estate Agent. WANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's Bicycle, good as new, very little used; must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. WANTED to sell, second-hand Colonial Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy terms; guaranteed in good working order. For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer, Implement Agent. WANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grate; a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. J* L.HIGGrS Painter, Glazier, Paperhanger, and Signwriter Wall Paper, Scrim, Oils, Paints^ Glass, etc., in Stock. TJ AVIN"G taken over the Picture Fram tH ing Plant and Stock of Mr J. Wright I am now prepared to receive orders for Picture Framing at lowest prices. J. L. IIIGGS, Tancred Street. NOTICE. A NY person or persons fousd Trespassing on the Biversdale Est.ate in pursuit of game or otherwise will be p otseeated." 307 W S STRANGE. Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Race Cleane can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Race, according to order. F. W. PAGE, 124 Cliertsey,



BUSINESS NOTICES HAVE YOU SE&flr THOSE NICE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHS STOCK IS GIVING AWAY ? YOTJ get one -with every cash purchase ofl2s6d. .They're honestly Worth 2s 6d each, and you get them for nothing. CAPITAL PLACE THAT BLUE BOOT STORE. Wonderful how it's becoming a household word throughout the county of late. Note Addbess — D. STOCK'S BLUE 8008 STORE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON; The name is synonymous with all that is bright, best, and up-to-date in footwear. Nothing but the best English leather used for repairs. THE CHRISTCHUKCH MEAT COMPANY. ■ (Works : Islington and Smithfield) A BE Buyers of Prime DAIRY or GRAIN FED BACON PIGS In any Quantity. Christchurch Meat Company, Limited. Stafford Street, Timaru. HuH^^mHa C ""~ ~ "£* &3 rg ~ CO so wBHB &* * <•. c xwlHfll pfi o ©3Q IM, SPAKROW, "* Corner of ERBt and Moore Streets TO THE FARMERS OF THE TITSWALD DISTRICT. FYAVING taken over the BHOFJNG 4; O GENERAL BLACKSMITH BUSI NESS lately carried on Bt Tiawalti by Mn J Stephens, I am prepared to exeotrte all v ork r-rurusied to me with despatch, and ats Dioderafe prices. Trusting t« receive a fair share of public patronage; G. MORRISON (Late of Lagmhor), TJNWALD SHOEING FORGF. ' 4183 NOTICE. B. P. 'MADDEN, BAKER, CONFECTIONER, AKD CATERER, East Stbebt, WOULD respectfully take this opportunity of thanking his cos. tomers for pasb oidars, and trusts to merit a continuance of the same in the future Additions! accomodation has now been added to the refreshment rooms, which are still under the personal supervision of Mrs Madden, where patrons can rely upon receiving the best attention. Tea, Coffee Cocoa, etc, will be dispensed, ip oonjnnction wish Hot Scotch Pies, Scones, Cakes, Pastry Creams, which arenoana factored en the premises, from the beab ingredients, and from the latest London and Parisian recipes, fot which the Establishment is noted. Bride, Birthday, and Chriscening'.C&ke? a speciality. Catering as. usnal. ' Fatlsfaction " is onr motto. CLARIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConneFs). Tancred Street, Ashbttkion. BEST accommodation and attention for Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire*. Wed ding' and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse Clipping done. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 THOMAS LINTEKN BEGS to anncuues tlmS he has takea over the ALFORD FOREST HOTEL. And will be glad bo see old^Frlends and Visitors. Only best Brands of Wines, Ales, and Spirits stocked. Good Table. Good attendance* 5 WANTED, AGENTS. Wanted—Agents. (iC\ TO take down orders on a New ob& Article, suitable, agreeable, and use ful to all (work permanently or in spare time.) Agents wanted in every district and colony. Enclose envelope for particu lars. Address: 'Wanted, Box 976, Sydney, N.S.W. _____ 6 304 T>ATTY Pan baking powder contains a JL patty pan %t each cod of tia. nniiE R>pifiL;ghting Shirt Gloaf—:he only l_ reliable nbirfc polish in the world, It is u?ed by all tho leading laundresses in New Zailand. Try a tin, it will pay you. Sod by all the Uadiag grocers. 57 OATT"? Pan b«kiag powder, the great} I. novelty, two patiy tins for nothing Frora ail Grooers WANTED Known—That an conce of proof is proverbially worth a ton. of argument,, Now Mitchell and Turner,* dissolution of partnership Sale is not bttiug held in Sydney, or even in Dun<-dii', bus right here in Ashbarton, cons qaenfcly the goods can ba seen before being purchased