The discussion which took place at fche meeting of. the Ashburton branch of the Farmers' Union on Saturday, after the Pre sident had given his address on the pro ceedings at the Colonial Conference, waa very interesting, inasmuch as it showed that there Btill exists a difference) of opinion, even amongst the leading members of the Union, upon some important points in its accepted platform. . Seeing that the organi sation is intended to include m^n of all shades of political opinion, so long as they are identified with, or in strong sympathy with the agricultural and pastoral indus tries of this country, it was to be expected that there would be a little difficulty in getting a common platform acceptable to all. Hut to the unbiassed observer it does appear rather perplexing that there should be any difference of opinion amongst for mers on the questions (a) whether those connected with the agricultural and pas toral industries should attempt to influence legislation affecting themselves j (b) whe ther the freehold tenure should be available to the people of this country, and (o whether taxation for other than revenue purposes should be advocated by the Union. We have in former articles referred to the selfishness of those who would deny to the \ members of the Farmers' Union the right to unite for the purpose of self-protection against those other Unions, which have so greatly influenced the legislation in this country for their own ends; and we have shown that those engaged in agricultural pursuits owe it; to themselves and to this country that they should take steps to resist the passing of further oppressive measures, and to obtain the repeal of some of the laws that have been initiated by the Trades Unions. As >fr McLaren stated at the meeting of the Timaru brunch of the Union on Saturday in discussing the political attitudo of the Farmers' Union, 'if they did not take steps to defend themselves in the coming election the labour unions would press their views more and more upon the Government;! more labour legislation would be passed; yes and more interference with the rest of the community." There is no doubt at all about that. Almost every day we see some evidence that the Labour.Unions are con tinually asking for more. One oi their latest demands is that an export duty shall be placed on meat shipped to Australia, the object being, apparently, to prevent the farmers from taking advantage of the very contingency which was so care rully pointed out by Mr Seddon as a reason why Now Zealand should not join the Australian Federatiou, It is therefore difficult to under stand how an intelligent farmer can be found in this country to take up the senseless position that the Union should not deal with any matters which come within the range of political economy. Y--t that is what a few timid and short sighted mem bers -of the Union have actually sub scribed to, evidently intimidated by the denunciations of the men whom Mr Leadley denominates " political freaks." These men would have us believe that the farmers must sit down quietly and permit the Trade Unions to settle everything about the disposal and tenure of all the land in the country. And yet preposterous as this may seem when looked at squarely, there are i actually some prominent members of the Union who have expressed doubts as to the propriety of the Union dealing with the question of land tenure, because the party now in power are not in favour of the free hold. This state of things is much to be regretted, and we earnestly hope that the executives of the various branches of the Union in this country will recognise the necessity that exis's for hardening up fche whole of the agricultural community throughout New Zealand, so that its mem bers may stand shoulder to shoulder in the coming elections. They need not concern themselves about whether a candidate for Parliament is a supporter of Mr Seddon or of the opposition party. They have merely to assure themselves that he will support the platform which has been put forward by their Uni< n. If they are content to be bluffed by those «ho have always been in antagonism to the interests of the rural pop ulation of New Zealand, their Union i; a mere farce. la view of the great apathy , shown by a large section of the farmers, it might be advisable to follow the example of the No-license crusader.-, and take steps to atir them up to a keener appreciation of the popition and a better understanding con cerning their real interests.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

United Press Association— PiyElectric Telegraph.

Auckland, August 25

When the Mararoa, which arrived yes terday from Sydney, was ten miles outside Port Jackson Heads, six stowawnys, who pleaded that they had no money wherewith to pay their fares, were discovered. The steamer returned and made arrangements for the men to be put ashore by a tug-boat. Later two additional stowaways were dis covered. The men are supposed to be mak ing their way back from South Africa. The Waikare, leaving to-night, will take 500 sheep and thirty head of. cattle from this port for Sydney, besides 200 sheep from Napier and 350 frozen carcases of mutton from Lyitelton.

During the past few days several pre mises occupied by Chinese have been broken into by burglars, and in each case what moneys could be found have been stolen. Wellinoton, Aug2s

In the breach of promise action, Sarah Johnson, Wellington, v W. Burt, chemist, Auckland, claim i&Ol, defendant confessed judgment for the full amount with costs. Dunedin, August 25

Tho criminal sessions opened to-day for the first time in the new Court. The calen dar was heavier than usual, 17 persons being charged with various offences. Alfred Neylon pleaded guilty to forging a cheque for £10 on the Bank of New S©uth Wales afNaseby, and was admitted to pro bation for 12 months, on condition that he paid 12s per week to the proceeds of his fraud, and costs of the prosecution. Arden Crump, aged 2G, for forging a cheque on the Bank of New Zealand, who is at present spying a sentence of six months at Christ church, was sentenced to six months addi tional.

MAS'i?is«TQN, August 25

A serious accident happened at the rail way crossing near Featherston this after noon. An old settler, a foreigner named Ermer, who is deaf and blind in one eye, was crossing in a trap, and was ran into by the train. The horse was killed, the trap smashed, and the old gentleman had all his ribs broken on one side, and a severe frac» ture of the skull. He is in a critical state.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN t TUESDAY, AUGUST a 6, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hakcox, for the Proprietor, Robert Bull, aft his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton, TUESDAY, August 26, 1902,



I it U only on the us© of Wolfe's §«hnapps that it ought to be judged. Wou be ide Judge. Every bottle of Wolfe's Schnapps contains an honest preparation I of Juniper Berries and select I Barley. I If you need a stimulant that will i brace a tired body op clear a tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S I SCHNAPPS-snot a false stimulant I but a builder up of vital forces. youtakeno(3lisk. I Better not tnke anything than j accept a substitute for, this sterl- I iiivJ old tonic. Imitations are put out for one purpose only—to make big pronto—they are absolutely worthless. 33uu°Wi)ole Bottles I Look for the name, and accept 1 only botties with the signature of E Udolpho Wolfe on the label.



T. Bullock SHEEP COUNTRY—SHEEP COUNTRY. Hinds and Coldstream Survey Districts. 2174 aokes 2174 Fenced, etc., and well watered. "t Mf\ A ACRES in its native state, in JL (a 4t one block, or if desired in 3 allotments. Also, — 380 Acres, separate Block. Liberal terms of payment. Unpaid portion of purchase money bear ing interest at 4£ per cent per annuui. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOOK. FO& SALE i 5 ACRES First-Class Land, fronting the Wakanui Creek, Allenton district. Easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE. VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTIES. Allenton District. Good healthy locality.



SACEES, corner Section, fronting Caven dish and Winter's Roads, with Dwell ing, Stable, Cowshed and other improve ments. First-class land. Also, — SACEES, fronting Middle Road, with small Cottage and Outbuildings. About an acre planted with fruit trees. Also first-class land. The properties of Mr George Willed, ■who is desirous of selling and going further into the country. Full particulars as regards terms, etc., I on application. g BULLQCg ~ ' to"Tet, Commodious House, containing sixteen j rooms with all conveniences; well situated in Tanorod Street. j For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK | 1 "~ FOR SALE. | TWO Building Allotments, fronting Alford Forest Road, immediately opposite the entrance to the Woollen Factory, being Lotß 7 and 8, each contain ing l-acre. Apply to T. BULLOCK. "~ FOR SALE Fairtoa. BUILDING Site, being Lot 81, contain ing {-Acre. T. BULLOCK. ~~" TINWALD TO LET r' OTTAGE, together with small stable ■ and shed, situated at corner of Archi bald and Agnes Streets.



FOR SALE Suburban Property SAC RES 0 roods 20 Perches, near the North-East Town Belt, and being Lots 8 and 9, part of R.S. 5800. The owner leaving the district. Liberal terms of pay ment Apply to T. BULLOCK " FOR SALE. " TMFKOVEJD Farms and other Properties _I as follows, viz: — 447 Acres, with extensive improvements, good for all-round Farming. 283 Acres, light laad, Westerfield Survey District 1200 Acres, sheep country, together wifh farm house and other improvement s. 76 Acres, together with Dwelling, eta., near Winslow 173 Acres, improved Farm, together with buildings, Lowcliffe, And other Farm Properties. COTTAGES, Etc.. FOR SALE. 3} Acres. Tinwald, together with good Dwelling House and other improve ments. \ Acre, Eampstead, together with Cofctage, small Stable, etc., price £125 Also good Building Sites, viz— T.S. 419, i Acre, Moore Street; first-class land; nice site for a house. Price .£65 T.S. 818, i Acre, Aitken Street Also,— Building Allotments for Sale in the Townships of Tinwald, Rakaia,Winslo«r and Wheatstone, and a number in Allenton i District, near the Woollen Factory. I To Let—Small Shop and Office in the Arcade To Let, at alow rental, Shop and premises Triangle Buildings, near the Post Office and Railway Station. List of Properties may be seen at my Office, where full particulars can be obtained. T. BULLOCK. ST. GEORGB JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. : TRY THEM. Procurable from all <3 rocers and Store keepers throughout the colony, \\ ANTED to seil, aaearljr new Gas Grate, *•'* a bargain.—W, Stonyer, Tancred Street. ■



Have ant of toite Neighbours" Told You that the Greatest Sale of Reliable Cycles ever held in New Zealand is under way at John Obb and Co/s, sole New Zea land agents for the celebrated easy running Waveriey Cycles. In order to celebrate the sale of 1000 Waverley Cycles, John Orb and Co. are offering six Ladies' and six Men's Machines at the extremely low price of <£16 10s, complete with lamp and bell. These are not old model machines, but the Latest 1992 Waverleys, and as this offer only remains open for two weeks you cannot afford to delay. The Waverley is no new machine of which you know nothing but one that lias stood the test of time and wear, and there are hundreds of Waverleys in use at the present time which have been ridden by their fortunate owners many thousands of miles over all kinds of country, good and bad, at a cost of next to nothing for repairs. Bear this in mind, the sale only lasts two weeks.



The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest moneymakers for the poor man, rich man &#mer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and each oo§ means a profit with hardly any work, S&ed for our catalogue We sell on cash or time payments, and can give yoa real assistance when you need it. The advice and help of our expert always at your service. We keep the best of every thin for the poultry jard,—Advt. 1 STANDISH AND PREECE Photographers %#s&? the Royal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio High Street, Christchurcii.'



Constant, Watchful Care BSEL Thousands of people have to be constantly, unceasingly guarded I Born with hollow chests, stooped Uj_ shoulders and general bodily weak ness, such people are highly suscep tible to every change. A slight .^ draught, damp feet, foggy weather, *^- any little thing is sufficient excuse for an attack of 30re throat, cough and even pneumonia. —EMULSION £g_ of God Liver Oil, with Lime, Soda, and Greaßote builds up the system and gives HL. strength to resist these attacks. It never fails to do this. It will make a naturally weak person com »—. paratively strong and robust and win positively heal up and permanently cure sore and inflamed membranes. There is no medicine to equal it for W- recent or chronic coughs and colds, for bronchitis and asthma, and there is not ah intelligent mother in the UK. country who doesn't keep it con _ stantly on hand for croup, whooping '^ cough and other little folks' troubles. *g* Your chemist or grocer will supply you. Price 2/6 and 4/6. ® 27 Lane's Emulsion. "It's Famous." BUSINESS NOTICES.



SPKCIAL FOB, THIS WEEK. HAVING- made a Special Purchase of over 5000 yards of Lace in a great variety of designs and widths, we are now selling the same at about half price. Also bargains in Lace Curtains. See the windows for this week at LOORNN . DKAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOT HOUSE. The Poultry Industry. TTNDIAN Game and Dorking Cross, p^o- JL nounced by the Government Expert the best for the London Market. Indian Game Cockerels and Dorking Hens (pure bred) For Sale. H. G. BEBRYMAN", 8 97 .Ashburton Support Local Industry, Save 11q':qt, And Ensure a Comfortable^Fireside by using ' Mount Somers Coal Ti/lcTj-sr.: scmshs goal IS THE Best and the Cheapest Household Coal, bar none, of all the Coals found on the Eastern divide of the Middle Island.



!- JOSHUA TUCKER. Special Notice; "■HCrANTED all about to Plant this Season to iDspeot my Stock of over 1 250 000 Fruit and Forest Trees and Shrubs, Before Purchasing elsewhere. All well grown and will be sure to give satisfac tion. NO EASONABLE OFFER EEFUSED JAS. POSTER, Clifton Nursery, Allenton, Ashburton 7 2 VO I C E PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. HAVETiOCK Street. CiLOWN BEEWERY CO., Ltd. . Antigua Street, Christchurch. /CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES XJ AND STOUT. Fobtt Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134



CHARLES BEECH, 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. My Own Make. 8 209 MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony MX J. GILLIES begs to inform the Residents of Ashburton and District that he is prepared to receive Pupils for instruction in the above subjects. The system employed for, Voice-Produc tion and Culture will be Italian (Lamperti Method), and in Piano that of the Schumann Conservatoire, Fi-ankfort-d-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for the Examinations in the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College, London; also for Trinity College, London. Each Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. Address:—Care Mrs Pilbrow, Cameron Street. 728 ILES' Cantharides and Rosemary . FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Ranfurly. 4 VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting Xjl the Growth of the Hair and removing j Scurf and Dandruff. This is not a new preparation, but the Proprietor being req\iested to put it within reach of everyone, has had it placed throughout New Zeciland, and it can now be obtained locally from all Chemists, Storekeepers, and Hairdressers, etc., or direct from the Manufacturer—EDWAßD ILES, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, an( j Turner, Geraldino. 8 182 LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.C.S.M. Certificated and Registered Teacher.



Don't Forget mo Call at ARGYLE BROS.. and order your Coal and Firewood, WESTPORT, •) NEWCASTLE, £ Coal always and C on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Also Coke; Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. heat; prevent fits, convulsions, em Preserve a healthy state of the eonsti* tutioa during th© period of Teething. !Vhe words "JOHN STEEiDMAN, j CHEMIST, WALWOfITH, SURREY," Are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed tt each Packet. I Kempthorne, Prosser & Co., Agents i YATES' and Nimmo and Blair's Garden Seeds in packets or bulk. Large | stock; wide selection; lowest Iprices.— Caesonand Co. For Asthmatical troubles of any kind the only certain specific is Evans' Mountain King Asthma Powder,



STUDENTS prepared for any Musical Examination held in New Zealand. All branches of Music taught. Candidates presented at Examinations 7 137; average marks gained, 94 per cent. ! . INSURE NOW WITH Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600,000 H r AS already been added to Policies in :_ the Department. This is the Bonus Year And everyone now taking out a participa ting Policy will receive a substantial bonus at the end of the year. J. H. RICHARDSON, Commissioner, j



BUSINESS NOTICES^ . Furniture Buyers, Read this ! . STRANGE, BUT TRUE. (A EECOED.) JTO -ALL THOSE WHO PURCHASE ■ll WORM OE UPWARDS .OF FURNITURE During our GREAT SALE 2*l WE ARE GIVING- |25 A Beautiful Present, such as a Nice Easy Chair, or Tea Set, Brass Rail Fender, or Bedroom Set, Etc. Etc. Etc. (According to purchase and your own choice.) Every article at reduced price. And we guarantee to sell at latest published Christchurch prices. ' TO OUR COIJNTRY CLIENTS. We also offer to pay your Railway Fares to select your Presents. We will also pack it and your purchase free of charge. SO STUDY YOUE PURSES and pay us a visit, for it will pay you," 1 and oblige, Yours very truly, T. H. UNDRILL & CO., Complete House Furnishers, Ashburton.



Pore TEAS of FINEST Quality!! * ■ These Teas are blends 01 absolutely the FINEST TEAS PROCURABLE. $\xJ-"~ Brand I I%J Each Brand is ot a different character and flavour but of FINEST Quality. Brand. Pure Ceylon i \^J Ask your Grocer for these well-known Brands oi Teas and ... ACCEPT NO OTHEB,



TO SHEEPOWNERS. GOOD PRICES ASSURED. HMATSON AND Co., beg to inform • holders of Sheep and Lambs that should . they be looking for a Market and decide to try Addington, that they will be glad to receive Consignments. There is no need to write to them 5 just consign Matson's, Addington. The firm trill 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 MATSOFS, 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 Pioperties south of Rangi- ! 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 i Owners, and other charges are on the lowest scale. If you have a place for sale, avail yourself of their services. It co.°ts 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, I Moneyed Clients. I . MATSON'S, 6 143 , Christcjiurch.



IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE You Require jfjtk "SWIFT" j^sk^K^ Wanted Known. O ECQND TO NONE Water Race Gleaner O can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Race, according to °rder' F.W.PAGE, 124 Chertß6y. 'notice. A NY person or persons found trespassing on the Riversdale Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. 5307 W.S. STRANGE,



-BUSINESS NOTICES. CLEARING SALE. : TRBES'. : Giving up Business. XXI V'O. OH* 4LI, NURSERYMAN. HAVING deoided to relinquish the Nursery Business, the whole of the large and choice stock is offered at much reduced prices. The whole must be cleared before the end of the present season. 10 000 FRUIT TREES. Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach, Cherry, etc 10,000 Gooseberry and Currant, choice sorts 60,000 Macrocarpa 150,000 Larch 200,000 Pinus Insignis, one and two years 5,000 Walnuts and Chestnuts | 10,000 Oregon Pine 120,000 Forest -SPrees, all sorts | 15,000 Ornamental Trees and Shrubs j 5,000 Eoses, choicest kinds And many other varieties too numerous to mention. In lots at your own Prices. Large orders will be executed at a fraction of usual cost. The Nursery must be closed 30th Sept. next THOS. SEALY, Riverbank _69 . AN EXPLANATION -jfcnS AN explanation to numerous en i^jk} quirers »« our continued success in business, we have recourse to the words of our customers, which explanation all should seriously consider. One and all term ours as the cheapest house, our articles not to be surpassed, and our prompt ness in executing all orders exact. Give us a trial and see if above is correct.— Moriaety Bros., Cabinetmakers, etc., Tancred Street. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. -fT^YERY description of Merchandise and JLLI 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 Hayfield ... 967 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Eangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ Hinda ... 1500 „ Coldsfcream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 „ Ealing ... 595 „ . Westerfield ... 336 „ ! Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON Manager J L.HIGGS Painter, Glazier, Paperhanger, and | Signwriter 1 ■ I Wall Paper, Scrim, Oils, Paints, Glass, etc., I in Stock. ! TT AVING taken over the Picture Pram- O ing Plant and Stock of Mr J. Wright I am now prepared to receive orders for Picture Framing at lowest prices. J. L. HIGGS, Tancred Street.



FOR WATCHES, ; GLOCKSJ, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, 00 TO G. JESSON, | Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. mHERE 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 ?Isit a Bike ? ( Isit a Cart? Well, to satisfy this thirst for knowledge, THE EAKL at present staying at MORROW, BASSETT and C®. is a new up-to-date B X 0 I 7 OLE, Guaranteed, Fitted with Dunlop's Best Multiflex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and Bell i Price :~£lQ Cash. j M PRIEST, Manager BAKER BROS. Complete ITurntsliiiig. A GENTLEMAN in good social and XJL financial position wishes to correspond with refined and educated young lady, view Ito matrimony. Must be good looking and I have a clear complexion and beautiful skin* such as those who use PLAN,TEKOA Ointr ment and Soa.p.



KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE WINDOWS OF STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, This Week. A GREAT Gathering of Good Guinea BOOTS for Men now showing. LONDON BUTCHERY TANCREjD STREET. HAVING taken over the Business of the late Sam. E. Burnard, as from Ist July, instant, I beg to inform all my Friends, and Customers of the late Pro prietor, that I will carry on the Butchery 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 The Colonial Mutual Life . Assurance Society, Ltd



BUSINESS NOTICES. "OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold seourity. J. SEALY & CO. NEW SEEDS, NEW SEEDS. "T^TE beg to intimate to ou numerous patrons, that our stock of new season's seeds has arrived, in fine order, from the far-famed house of Carter and Co., London and include Farm Seeds, Vegetable Seeds, Flower Seeds, in endless varieties, and; garden requisites of every description. We are still to be found at Sealv's Corner. East Street. J. SEALY & CO. 7 131 t ; L ATE.BT PEARCE'S Sale of Drapery. Wonderful success. Shop crowded Saturday Everybody smiling atfd satisfied. The reductions are genuine. "VTOW is the time to get a cheap pair of J3I Blankets. Just arrived sample pairs Curtains from 2s lid.—Pearce's Drapery Sale. i FOUND at last—A genuine Drapery Sale. If you did not get a circular call and get one at Pearce's Genuine Drapery Sale. "OEMEMBER its room we want, hot JIL profit. Coat price accepted for nearly everything. We must have more room for ] stocktaking. Call and satisfy yourselves at Pearce's Clearing Sale. I



COALS! COALS! COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. THIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every i Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TRY IT ! TRY IT ! TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. MILS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. ■ "OEGISTERED TEACHER OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. Latest Music by every mail. Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's Sewing Machines. The Latest and Best. The only Sewing Machine that does not fail in any point. Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. . TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist.



TjojiiCY Holdebs are hereby notified that Mb Henrt Stephenson has been appointed Local Agent at Ash burton, vice Mr William Stonyer. Tha Society is now issuing Policies con aining new and attractive features guaranteed bonuses, etc., full particulars of which may be obtained on application to Henry Stephenson, Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. E. Walton, | 7 110 District Manager, Christohurch.



BUSINESS'NOTICES NOTICE. l yy% have"~appointed ' F. W. COX / Agent for | Massey-Harris and Imperial Bicycles FOE ASHBUKTON, EAEAIA, and] " i * Surrounding Districts. Clients will receive every attention, and v MR COX will Collect all Monies due to us. CANADA CYCLE & MOTOR COY, LIMITED. Depot—East Street, Ashburton.



HALMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, FOR Portraiture, v And Enlargements. MODERATE CHARGES. : ' ; i Mount Somers Hotel. y r W. J. A; CLAY, Proprietor j\ HAVING- Purchased this well known Hotel, I am now prepared to receive Visitors and the General public. Best Accommodation. Every attention given. Only the Best Brands of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. ■ 8 57 GLABIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tancbed Stkeet, Ashbukton. OEST accommodation and attention for -I > Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed difig and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse lipping done. x F. P. CLARIDGE, m , ,  Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. ig 87 PEACE DECLARED. "V- OT so with you, because your system L^ is out of order, on account of your cold feet. ' _Eemedy—CaU at the ULSTER BOOT SHOP and get a pair of -warm Boats or Slippers. Prices to suit every one. Slippers from 9d upwards. ■ AH classes of Boots and Shoes equally T. YOUH&, Ulster Boot Shop, Tanored street.



WILLIAM R. HYDE, Burnett Street, ashburton. (Next Ashburton Club), TT^H OLESALE and retail Tinware T f Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball BeariDg Windmill. yv ANTED to sell, second-hand Lady'g v * Bicycle, good'as new, very little used; must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. "OATTY Pan baking powder, the great JL novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. TRY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will save you time, money, and worry. It will make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. WANTED to Sell-Several good city and country Hotels. For fufi particulars apply W. STONYER, WANTED KNOWN-That for Eeal Good "Winter Boots and Shoes, at Reasonable Prices, call at'JV MoisoNf 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 Btood the test, and are the best proof of hie success. Eepairing done at once. Best Solo Leather used.~Nest Court House, East; Street, Ashburton.



WANTED Known— Besfc ammunition Depot in Ashburton is Habdlbt Bkos. PATTY Pan baking powder wants oa trial -without prejudice^ two patty pans or nothing. Tjg ANTED to sell, second-hand Daseao * * Drill; guaranteed in good drder, » low price. For particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot., WHAT prize takers for pastiy use, Patty Pan baking powder the great novelt ' ;- . , PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin THE Rapid Lightning Shirt. Gloss—the only reliable shirt polish in the world. It is used by all the leading 1 laundresses in New Zealand. Try a tin, it will pay you. Sold by all the leading grocers. SPRING Millinery.—A few very choice Paris models are now on view in our showroom. Ladies to "just have a look" will be cordially welcomed at Mitchxll &, Tubnee's. I SAY Friend : Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Boots.? Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store J I always get good value at Mellor's. I WILL not be responsible for the debts of my wife, after this date, unless con tracted in the purchase of PLANTEKOA Ointment and Soap, which I know she cannot do without. She never suffers with. chapped hands or rough skin now. TO Those about to marry, and to those already married. Study economy by • purchasing your furniture at W. & M. Baker's Warehouse, Havelock Streak. Just received, a consignment of Wtoker Chairs in latest shapes and. designs; also Bamboo Tables. In stock all kinds of bed steads and bedding; Suit* of drawing and dining-room furniture made to order at moderate prices, B.est workmanship and materials.