INTERPROVINCIAL.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph. Hawera, Nov. 1

At a meeting of the temperance party T3plies were received from Mr T. C. Major and Mr T. McGuire, candidates for Hawera, b)th of whom subscribe in every particular to the Alliance platform. This leaves the temperance electors with a free hand. Wellington, Oct. 31

When a number of women charged with being idle and disorderly persons, and with keeping houses of ill fame, came before the C jurt to-day, Mr Haselden, S.M., said it was impossible to get rid of such people. If they wore all drowned in the harbor there would be a fresh crop. If it were not for impracticable people in the world,'there would be Bpecial quarters for them. If the C.D. Act was in force the thing could be pr'perly regulated. The charges were either withdrawn or*adjourned. Cheistcuuech, Oct. 31

A meeting of citizens called by the Mayor was held to-day to set up a committee to give a fitting reception to the members of t'le Antarctic expedition, expected here by the relief ship Morning, which will take supplies down for the Discovery. Nearly all the provisions will be obtained here. In consequence of losses through beasts baing condemned, the Christchurch and suburban butchers have decided in a body to purchase no fat cattle at the Addington mirket unless the vendors guarantee them sound, or contribute to an insurance fund. The fund will be maintained by both vendor and butcher paying Is for each beast into the hands of the Secretary of the Yards Company. A similar arrangement holds good with fat pigs at 3d per head. The auctioneers have agreed to fall in wilh the the butchers' ideas, and the now arrange manfc comes into vogue next Wednesday.

Waimate, Oct. 31.

■ The balloting for twelve small farm settlements near Morven took place to-day. There were 42 applicants. Those successful ware Meyncll, Bouret, Collins, Miles, M/Taggart, Hanley, Anderson, Meager, Dlxon, McLean, Sullivan, and Boyes. The Land Board sat here and received several deputations of Crown tenants in reference ! to matters concerning their holdings. The j Board intimated that it was willing to j consider a proposal to hold meetings in I South Canterbury for the convenience of i 4 settlers, to consider land and tenancy ;

questions,

The Boer Generals.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy rig h t.

London, Oct. 31

Louis Botha, in an article published in the "Contemporary Eeveiw," says if the British only realised the pitiable state of th.Q Boers it would be unnecessary for the Generals to make appeals. After receiving Mr C 1 nmberlain's reply the Generals con sidered it would be impossible 'to reopen the financial question, and thoy understood that no appeals for help would be listened to, British generosity being limited to legal obligations under the treaty. Owing to these considerations and the harrowing prospects before the Boers the Generals made an appeal to the civilised world, without desiring to aleniate Great Britain. Nothing hnd occurred abroad reasonably calculated to offend British susceptibilities. If Great Britain would still give aid the money would serve as a substitute for the army of 100,000 now being planted in South Africa. He was prepared to submit to a report of an impartial Commission re spectiug the number of ruined farmsteads. It would help to smooth matters if the Boer delegates in Europe were permitted to returu. Complete amnesty would be a potent means of removing racial estrange ment.

The Generals' Demands.

Tlie following is the text of the letter containing the Boer demands: —

The Hague, Holland, August 23. Sir, —We have the honour to acknowledge rpceipt of your Excellency's telegram of the 21st inst., and in compliance with the re quest contained therein we beg herewith to in brm you that the principal subjects which wj wish, in furtherance of the views and wishes of our people expressed to us, to sub mit to your consideration and discuss with your Excellency the following —

J. Respectfully to submit a petition For a complete amnesty for all British subjects who have taken part with us in the late war, and pardon for all persons convicted for acts committoed during the war in con nection therewith.

2. To seek to obtain a yearly grant or sufficient allowance for the maintenance and support of the widows and orphans and of maimed burghers unable to support them selves. 3. To submit that equal rights should he accorded to tne English and Dutch lan guages in schools and Courts of law.

4. To submit that rights equal to those accorded to British subjects should be con ceded to burghers of the late Republics and their fainiliee who have complied with the terms of surrender or are prepared to comply therewith, including the right of immediate return to South Africa cf burghers who may desire to do so; also the immediate release of all prisoners of war who desire to be re leased and are in a position to suppDrt themselves. In connection herewitn to ob tain acknowledgement of equal considera tion for all those who obtained the rights of burghership, whether before or during the war.

5. The reinstatement of officials of the late Republics in the service or their com pensation for loss of office. 6. Compensation for all loss occasioned by British troops by use, removal, burning, de struction, etc., of all private property by the inhabitants of the late Republic.

7. Re-instatement of the inhabitants in the ownership of farms confiscated or sold iv terms of the proclamation of 7th August

8. Compensation for the use of properties of burghers taken possession of by the British authorities.

9 Payment of lawful obligations of the late Republics, including those, incurred during the war.

10. To rescind the decision whereby a portion of the Transvaal is proposod to be cut off and added to the colony cf Natal.

11. To grant extension of time of pay ment of all debts due by burghers to the Governments of the late Republics, and to secure to them the benefits of Article 10 of the " Terms of Surrender."

Furthermore we shall take the liberty of submitting in connection with the carrying out of the terms of surrender—

(a) A protest ngainst and a request for the abolition of the compulsory administra of the oath of allegiance to burghers of the Republics in contravention of article 2 of those terms.

I (b) To submit considerations against the j Commissions as at present constituted i under article 10 of the terms. In connec tion herewith we have the honour to ack nowledge herein for your Excellency's con sideration a copy of a letter addressed by General Botha to His Excellency Lord Milnor on 29th July last. (c) To seek for elucidation as to the in tent of the assurances regarding the free grant under Section 10 of the terms. Besides tne foregoing there are other matters we would be pleased to be allowed to submit for your Excellency's considera tion, but which we do not for the present deem necessary to specify more particularly herein. ' We beg to confirm the telegram of General Botha of 22nd inst. intimating on his and on our behalf that it will afford us pleasure to attend on your Excellency on the 2nd September proxima, at 3 p.m., at the Colonial Office.—We have, etc., Louis Botha. C. R. Db Wet. J. H, Dels-Rey, The Bight Hon. the Secretary of State for the Colonies, London.

„ THE ■ ASHBURTON GUARDIAN-. MONDAY, NOVEMBER ,3, 1902

Printed and published by Thohas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Robert Bk6L, afc his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. MONDAY, November 3, 1902.;



/(jljj ft is a sure and quick KS remedy for many . 1/ things. tßowei disorders, i ifti Stomasd troubles, Jc< JJ ailments of tfje Sidneys S I. \ and I Wolfe's \ Sednappsh \ ft ftelps in eases of 1 "J| fjldeumatism. *R J | Jt clears tse ZBhod — I ft tfirougd tse Kidneys. I w^ Won't accept any f^Jj \\ substitute. You must s\> \ (xJJ get t6e genuine. f^ BUSINESS NOTICES.



MITCHELL, PHOTOGRAPHER, Burnstt St TNVITES the residents of Ashburton and JL the surrounding districts to insp 3ct the new Photographs on exhibition at his Studio, Burnett Street, on and after FRIDAY. 31st inst. To meet the increasing demand for a well-finished Enlargement at a price I have decided to supply for a short period 1 dozen Highly Finished Cabinet Photos & OneMatoline Enlarge ment for 15s. Note.—Specimens will be exhibited in Vestibule. Best work guaranteed. 10 285 Notice to Farmers. My Motto—l Pick the best and most up-to date Machinery in the Market. YOU WILL FIND THE Latest Osborne Harvester and Binder, (Light Draught) Strongly and simply constructed, easy running, and what is best—WlLL LAST. Once used, always used Eeapera and Mowers, all sizes ; will cut any thing, bar gate posts and gorse fences. Hay Rakes, very strong; yet can be worked by a child. Our COLUMBIA DISC HARROW is admitted by everyone that has used them as being the easiest manipulated, strongest, and most durable in the Market. ALL FARM IMPLEMENTS EQUALLY GOOD. Ciill and inspeotfor yourselves at the Tancrsd St. Implement Depot Show Rooms Price and Terms on application. Twines, Oils, Duplicates kept in stock. W. STONYEB. ASHBURTON NURSERY.



HAVING taken over the ab>ve old established Business, lately came 3 on by Mb Thomas Sealt, we trust by strict attention to business to merit a contin uance of the liberal support accorded to him in the past. €. and €. CLARK, NURSERYMEN, ASHBURTON. Ashburton, Nursery, 11th October, 1902. Can you Pick the N.Z. Cup ? WELL lam not so sure that I can, but I can inform all interested in Cabinetmaking and Upholstering that the firm of Moeiabtt Bros., Tancred Street, / will take a lot of beating in the Cabinet making Stakes. Splendid finish every time. Shortest prices. ~ ITX flower, 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's Tennis Balls and! Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, | 15 for 6d. j Hairdresßing, Singing, and Shampooing, j H, A. FLOWER^ (late F Clark's)! Tobacconist. SPRING CLEANING. Wanted to Buy, In any quantity, QECOND-HAND FURNITURE. Homes visited and estimates given. All business strictly private and confidential Apply by letter or otherwise to GEORGE SMITH, FURNITURE DEALER, 7 9) Arcade Building.



WANTED KNOWN npHAT I have been appointed AGENT FOX Massey-Harris Bicycles • in Ashburton and District By strict attention to business and civility, I hope to receive a fair^share of public patronage. Yours truly, J. GORDON, | WANTED KNOWN.—That J, Moison 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. Nest CourtliQiwfc, Asbburtpo,



If you hwe Pneumatic Tyres you must Lave a reliable article, otherwise they are a constant source of annoyance. Consider ing that the IDEAL TYRE costs no more than the average price, it is hardly to be wondered that thi3 brand has become so deservedly popular,—'Advfc



64 We are old friends, this bottle and I. We have known each other for over sixty years. When a boy I was always taking cold, but a few doses of this medicine would at once set me right. " When a young man I had a weak throat and weak lungs. My friends feared some lung trouble, but Avar's greatly strengthened my throat, cleared up my voice, and took away the ten« dency for every cold to go to my lungs. " Last year 1 had a bad attack of la grippe. The only medicine I took was from this bottle, a.nd 1 came out all right. I know its good, too, for asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia,croup.'* There are many substitutes and imi tations Beware of them! Be sure you get Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Two sizes. Large and small bottles. Prepared by Or. J, C Aycr •« Co., Lowell. Mass.. U.S.A. BUSINESS NOTICES.



Don't Forget r|'O Call at AEGTLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. I WESTPORT, *) | NEWCASTLE, f Coal always j and C on hand> t MOUNT SOMERS ) i I Westport and Newcastle Slack. i , Orders Promptly attended to. " JOHN OLSEN, Melrose Dairy, Hampstead, WISHES to notify to the inhabitants of Ashburton that he has erected a substantial dairy in brick, with all the latest appliances, for the clarification, pasteurizeing, and cooling of milk. Just the kind of milk for the weakest of invalids and most delicate children, and a milk that everybody ought to use. ; Unpasteurised milk supplied from Novem [ ber Ist and until machinery fitted up. \ Families waited on. Wanted regular supplies of milk delivered at Melrose Dairy. 10 244 i _ j-TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. | Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street. j ; 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 Notes, in East Street, next to the Bank of New Zealand, where he will continue hia Boot Sale until the 10th of November. Two shillings in the Pound off all sales for cash. Why do you go about in pam Avhen you can got your Boots made at T. Young to , fit your feet. Repairing done with despatch. ! T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop, I East Street, Ashburton. | * ~ ~~ I OUS FIRST CONSIGNMENTS



■k r 1 I t • • f : : GOODS i Are Now Being Opened i i i [ Q<OMETHING new in every department, , our Prints being especially attractive. 2000 Yards at 4|d per yard, and ) warranted fast colors i One Shilling in the Pound Discount I allowed on all Cash Purchases i I ~~ ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO." I ._ The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. TT7WERY description of Merchandise and jUi Farmers' Requisites 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, MANUKES, TURNIP AND EAPE SEEDS. Clients are requested to book their re- 1 quirements as early as possible to avoid < disappointment, and we also advise your j making personal enquiry re prices before promising orders elsewhere. j ~tT"f. GIBSON Manager LLEWELLYN 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 : f 137 j average marks gained, 9* per cent. j



BUSINESS NOTICES. ; . WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 -fITE Shall be represented at the Christohurch.'and Timaru Auction^Snles, andjiave made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent on to either Christchurch or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. , Clients who wish to send their Wool direot from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows — If intended for sale at Christchurch:—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for Sale at Timaru:—Mill and Company's Siding, Timaru. If intended for sale at Ashburton :—Fried! ander Bros., Ltd., Sidingi Ashburton. i Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Requisite?, supplied afc Lowest Rates. The Season's Sales have'Jbeen fixed as follows :— I Christchurch. Timaru. 1 November 20th, 1902. December 3rd, 1902. December 11th, 1902. January 13th, 1903. January 16th, 1903. February 26th 1903. February 19th, 1903. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD.



FURNITURE SALE. TN CONSEQUENCE OP OUR EECENT LOSS BY EIJBB WE ~ WA N T MONB V, so have determined to sell the whole of our large stooks'of HouseholdiFurDishiagsH at great reductions, (Regardless of Cost.) A numberjof slightly damaged articles at your own price.l *»——'•* ' Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom Sets, Jugs, YaEes^Orna „ , ments, Etc., (almost given away.) Crockery and Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Rugs, |Mats, (Bedsteads, Bed ding, Chairs, Drawing Room and JDining Boom Suites, Glassware. Couches, etc., all reduced. (In fact, no reasonable offer will be refused.) A lot o£ Bamboo P0163 and Blind Rollers at Half Price. -—■ mm ™ X'""■ T. H. UNDRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Etc, Tancred Street. Old premises next Building Society Office, and at new Hall, next Claridge's Stable?. WOOL, . 'WXX)L_ WOOL. I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, either in Ashburton Christohurch, Timaru, or for Shipment. This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been fixed as under, viz :— CHRISTCHURCH— TIMARU— NOVEMBER 20th, 1902. DECEMBER 3rd, 1902 DECEMBER 11th, 1902. JANUARY 13th, 1903 JANUARY 16th, 1903. FEBRUARY 19th, 1903. FEBRUARY 25th, 1903 I shall be represented both at Christchurch and Timaru. WOOL FOR CHRISTCHDRCH 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 Eates.



DAVID THOMAS, ASHBUBTON. : FU UTeT S'TTe" DS, : I HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plant south of the Line, and I now ask Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am prepared to Clean for Farmers any description of SEEDS OR GRAIN, And will guarantee to give them satisfaction, I can supply BEST KYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BEST CLOVEBS, (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), THOMAS, ASHBURTON. FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Beautiful Model Hats and Bonnets, from London and Paris, Greatly admired by delighted purchasers. Ladies' Eton and Russian Jackets. Lovely Silk Mantles, beautifully trimmed. Charming Silk Blouses Silk Underskirts —all shades Lace Collarettes—very stylish Silk and Kid Gloves—all sizes and makes, Corsets, C.B. and P.D., just opened. Dress Muslin and Wool Fabrics, the latest styles. Also Prints and Mercuise Satin. New Goods of all kinds just opened, ex Paparoa. Requirements for Dressmaking and! Millinery Should be placed early, as the orders are pouring m. Appointed Sole Agent for the sale of Model Patterns and • the " New Idea " Journal, to whom all subscriptions may be paid, Support Local Industry. Opening a large assortment of Ashburton Tweeds and Blankets AN D 11 E W 0 It H.



National Mortgage & Agency Company. j NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY ' COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND., j LIMITED. ; Capital subscribed ... .£1,000,000 \ Paid and Called Up ... .£200,000 ! i EeserveFund ... ... .£32,500 ; THE above Company bog to notify to ■ their Clients and the Public that it j has been decided to add to their business a ; COMMISSION AND AUCTIONEERING DEPARTMENT, and will from as the Ist October last be prepared to undertake Sales by Auction or Private Treaty of LAND, LIVE STOCK, WOOL, FROZEN MEAT, Etc., Placed in their hands for Sale. The Department will be under the charge of Mr H, S. Bourd, 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 best results obtained. Mr Bourn'will attend at j Addington each Wednesday, also at other country Stock Sales, which will be notified by advertisement prior to the dates of the i regular fixtures. The Company are well represented throughout the colony, and have a staff in London which is acknowledged to be second ' to none in handling consignments, and are one of the largest and best mediums through which producers can ship their produce, consequently are in touch with the best; markets. In connection with the above we are pre pared to make Cash Advances against Live Stook and Produce placed in our hands for Sale, either in the LOCAL MARKET or for shipment to London or elsewhere. G. F. MARTIN, Manager. H. S. BOURN, Auctioneer. Note.—Mr Alex Hewson will receive entries of wool for local sales, and particu lars of stock for sale given him will have our attention. WOOL SEASON 1902-3. Local Sales, commencing Thurs day, 20th November. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE and AGENCY COMPANY of N.Z., Ltd., having made special arrangements at their Addington Stores to receive and show Wool, are now prepared to receive Clips for the season's sales. • Please consign wool for local sale, — "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Addington." ■ Note—Wool for direct shipment consign "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Lyttelton." 10 250 BUSINESS NOTICES. *



To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S ' CANTERBURY Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL : APRIL 1903 : (SECOND YEAR 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 6d. Stone Soii & Co., PJtINTERS & PUBLISHERS, Dunedin and Wellington. 10 293 YOITR'E A =". DAISY,"— FTIHAT'S what everyone says about the : EASY ROAD CART : THAT Messrs Morrow, Bassett & Co Are now Showing at their ASHBURTON BRANCH, WILLS St. Call early to order as they Sell like Hot-cross Buns on a Good Friday Morning, Morrow/ Bassett AND CO., Wills Street, Ashburton, M. PRIEST, Manager.



VAEICOSE VEINS CUEED. Plantekoa Again Victorious rj^HE Ointment this time, but the same A result—completely cured. The re markable healing properties of these wonderful plants that form the basis of this modern remedy are felt just the same whether applied externally in the form of the Ointment and Soap, or taken internally in the form of Plantekoa. To use an! everyday expression, "I never saw any- j thing like it." Eead this letter:— Holly-road, St. Albans, Christchurch, Ist October, 1902. Dear Sirs,—l wish to testify to the bene fit I have received by using your Plantekoa Ointment. For months I have suffered with VAEICOSE VEINS (BEOKEN), and have tried many remedies, but without success. I got two tins of your Plantekoa Ointment, and have not had occasion to use it all, as I | am pleased to say I am now COMPLE TELY CURED, thanks to Plantekoa. I cannot speak too highly in praise of this wonderful remedy, and have recommended it to my friends." Publish this note so that other sufferers may be benefited. Tours very truly, ANNIE WOODHAM. Ask your Chemist or Grocer for it. Take no substitute. Eemember the Name, and remember it CUEES. i J. JACKSON, East St, Agent. IF you want real good Boots then try Mbllob's, the cheapest Shop in Ash- * burton, I



BUSINESS NOTICES. J The Poultry Industry. INDIAN Game and DorMng" Cross, pro nounced by the Government Expert the best for the London Market. Indian Game Cockerels and Dorking Hens (pure bred) For Sale. H. G. BEEEYMAN, 897^^ Ashburton :BAKMI BROS. i Complete WixriilaitliMg. TJ IV O X r »X'AK iSR S. FOE | WATCHES, CLOCKS;, JEWELLEEY, SILVEK AND ELECTEO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, J GO TO G. . JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, s ! Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty. — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. COALS! COALS COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MAEKET. THIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMEES COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TET IT ! TEY IT ! TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers i Station. ( JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. ' MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony ME J. GILLIES -Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10162



H. McSHERRY, "OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. Gentlemen, For the best value in up-to-date Goods, TRTj €IOTHING£BOOTKOUSE Havelock Street. 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 of drawing and dining-room furniture made to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &o. TJEGISTERED TEACHER OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. Latest Music by every mail. j Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's I 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 Hali, Her balist. • WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith,, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. Only this season's Tweeds sold. J^XXJ\JJK;KS» Street. MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. riIHE BEST IN THE MARKET. Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messes Shear man Bros. L| f V IS THE 1 A.J JL BEST IS THE Q?p A V} /~W S USE KG OTHBH Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepeis throughout the colony. Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICES. TRY H. P. MADDEN FOE Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, Genoa Cake, Sultana Cake Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, Eto, Eto, A choice assortment always on hand. k LL PEESONSABOUT TO j Paint or Decorate : THEIE HOUSES : Should consult a Legitimate Tradesman To ensure the best results enquire of— J. L. HIGGS, • Tancred Street. Signwriting a Specialty. CHARLES BEECH, TANCEED STEEET, ASHBUETON. MT TEA EOOM 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 If you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere.



"TTCTE have the pleasure to notify our Clients that ure 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 Eoots and Grain exhibited at their Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions* NICQLL BliOS. DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBURTON. SEED Sowers on hire or purchasej alsc? new stock of ail varieties of Mangel, Carrot, Turnip, and general Garden and Farm Seeds—Cabsgn ato Co. r s~ ■«!> JUST fancy. Mellob is Selling his Boots 1 and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. M WANTED Known—Better value than ever in Boots at MELiOB's Zealandia Boot Store. JUST lauded 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 HEIJRY GARNER, late Woollen Milla, gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's,*"West Street. Give him » trial. ■■■:■'■■ 9 8 PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. ■ PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin 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.—Haedlet Bros. /' 10102 BRING your Lawn Mowers. We grind, them true in-the lathe. We diet about thirty last year. Mowers sent for and delivered same day.—Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street. "- PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. "WTT'ISE Fathers and Mothers jif you want T T to save money buy your Boys' and Girls' School Boots at Me&lor's Zealandia Boot Store. ' '"'.'-.■ ■■ _ WE'VE got it; if not in stock, weTl get it; if not made, we'll make it. Anything in Cycle, Lawn Mower, and light machine parts, and Repairs, you can get at tfie Eclipse Cycle Co.'s, Tanored Street, Ashburton. IT PAYS, it pays to buy your Boots afc Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. Good Bluchers 5s lid. .