The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. No. 5725

Ashburtoii : Thursday. July 31, 1902

Price - One Penny

FARMBRS' UNION.

Canterbury District Executive.

A meeting of the Executive of the Canterbury District of the Farmers' Union' was held yesterday morning in the Canter bury A. and P. rooms. A circular from the Secretary ,to the" Colonial Conference of the Union was read with regard to the decision arrived nt by ;■ the Conference concerning the election of members of the House, and the hope was expressed that members would abide loyally by the decision arrived at. Mr G. W. Leadley reported on the pro ceedings of the recent Colonial Conference, especially eulogising-Mr J. G-. Wilson, who; had presided, for his admirable manage-. ment. It had been necessary to practically reorganise the Union, and the lesser questions would be given more time at subsequent' conferences. A battle royal had raged round freehold tenure,-which, largely owing to Mr H. F. Recce's able * speech, had been carried by a strong vote. He referred to the Union's decision on the frozen meat trade, and said it had been made clear that Government grading would not assist the farmers at all, and that tho freezing companies' representa-; tives appeared to consider that the distrik-. bution was as satisfactory as could be hoped. The trouble with the provinces was that the meat required such an amount of sorting. It seemed that prime; Canter bury was too good for the requirements at , the great mass of consumers. The ques tion of improvement at this end was still before the Executive, and proposals would a be submitted to the meat companies. Special legislation would be required for a mutual insurance scheme, and it was* pro posed to accept the offer of the Farmers* Co-operative Insurance -\ Association to insure members against fire. Mr Leadley concluded by congratulating the Union on a membership of 35,000. , Mr H. F. Eeece endorsed Mr LeadleyV remarks regarding the personnel of the ; Conference. He ueknowledged Mr Lead' ley's valuable assistance in dealing with the question of freehold tenure. He could not understand why any seotion of the Conference should oppose~such a proposal. . He impressed on fanners that they did not want heavy weight sheep in England, bufc small, plump sheep. He declared the superiority of South Island mutton, point ing out that the moisfcer climate i>f the North produced a different feed, and coarser muttcn. After dealing with fire _ insurance, and expressing the hope that members would support the arrangement with the Farmers' Co-operative Insurance Association, Mr Eeece referred to the decision of the Conference that grants for roads, otc, should be paid by Act, and not be dependent on the will of Ministers, and, where possible, should be expended by local bodies.



SHIPPING. mHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING X COMPANY'S LINE Royal Mail Steamers for London. "Via Monte Video. Teneriffe, and Plymouth, Best accommodation for all classes of Passengers. Probable To Sail Steamer. Tons Final Port. about Ruapehu* 7705 Wellington Aug. 2 Rakaia 5628 — Aug. 8 "Whakat'ne 5715 - Sept. 11 Wakanui 5706 — To follow Paparoa* 6563 — * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FEIEDLANDEE BEOS., Ltd. BHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOE LONDON. ROYAL Mail Steamers, with superior accommodation for all classes of pas-. Bsngers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Plymouth. i -. Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. Delphic 8273 J. Breen « Well'n .Tuly26 ♦Mamari 3583 A. Banks — July 26 *<?othic 7755 W. Kidley — Augl4 Waiwera 6837 J.Stuart — Aug2B Tokomaru 6238 J. Maxwell ~ * Twin Screws tNo passengers carried Pull particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, eto., from NICOLL BEOS. T^NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF iJ NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under: — For Westport and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE —For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchurch papers; Danedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nelson and Picton via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday. Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For furtther particulars apply to F. FEREIMAN, Agent, Ashburton, , BUSINESS NOTICES. HENRY STEPHENSON. IN response to appeals from a number of my Clients to include the Sale of Farms, Town Properties, Suburban Properties, Sections, etc., in my business, I have de- j cided to do so, and am prepared to receive particulars of such, and my terms will be exceptionally easy— NO SALE, NO CHARGE. I have several Town and Suburban Pro perties on my books, which I will be pleased to receive offers for, and all business in this direction will receive myptomptand best attention. My Weekly Sale of Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, Furniture, etc., as usual, EVEEY SATUEDAY at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Fur niture, etc., as per arrangement in any part of the county. Advances made on all goods placed in my hands for Sale. MONEY. —I have several sums awaiting investment. Colonial Grown and Island Frmt sold privately during the week, and all kinds of Produce. Agent : Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. Pianos and Organs on time payments from 20s per month. I have also several second hand Instru ments on hand, cheap. HENRY STEPHENSON, Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, / ASHBUETON. Notice of Removal. ME J.E BAIN, QURGKON DENTIST, Has Eemoved to Warden's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. , A LWAYS in Stock.—A first' V*? r*. class selection of Marble JK-li—-L and Granite Monuments. I i Designs and estimates may be * I inspected at the establishment , «C« A of Mr John Wilson, Painter, Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style. ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. I ME A. WHITAKEE, late manager of ! Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. i Every comfort and convenience. f Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton River' | . ± _j COOKING RANGES. j *J3 A ENINGHAM and CO .' S j IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no^setting, Can be used as open fire. j Ask Foe The ] IMPROVED ZEALANDIA.'



j BUSINESS NOTICES. ' FLOATING- KIDNEY, DISORDERED LIVER, CHRONIC INDIGESTION, NEURALGIA IN THE SIDE AND BACK MR ERNEST A. CLEMENT, of the Taiti, who is in the employ of the Hutt County Council, relates his most remarkable case as follows:—" To Proprie tor Plantekoa. Sir, —I feel it my duty both I to you and also suffering humanity to make known the benefit I have derived from the use of Plantekoa. 1 have been under treat ment for years for my kidneys, liver, and chronic indigestion. Under examination the Doctors thought I had a float ing kidney, and prescribed medicine's and lotions for treatment, and in fact I have iodine and other things in the house now that weae supplied to paiut my back. In addition to the complaint men tioned I used to suffer at times most ex cruciating pains from neuralgia in the side and back, decide the doctor's treatment I have tried almost countless Patent Medi cines r dn the effort to get relief. I can hojaestly say that Plantekoa has made a new man of me, has cured the ailments above referred to, and I am now enjoying better health than I have done for years. Any further information will be gladly furnished if desired. I wish to say also that Plantekoa Ointment has proved a wonderful frieud to me. About six years ago after playing in a foot ball match my body became covered with pimples, which turned to chronic eczema. During those years I cannot describe the suffering caused nor yet count the number of ointments and the like that I tried to relieve this terrible complaint. When I used to perspire at my work, the smarting, itching, and yet burning irritation would nearly drive me crtuy. I have USED PLANTEKOA OINTMENT with result that I have not the slighest trace of the comjilaint left, and my ski a is as clear as that of a little child. While in a very heated condition I put on another Footballer's jersey in mistake for my own, I do not know if that had anything to do with starting my complaint, but a singular fact wg.s that the irritation commenced at i that time, and covered my body, arms and ' neck, while my face, legs, and hands were ! free. Suffice to say that whatever way it came Plantekoa has cured it completely. It will be seen by my letter that I have had my share of suffering, and really the con dition I have been in life was not worth | living. After my experience PLANTEKOA STANDS WITHOUT A RIVAL." Ask ycur Chemist or Storekeeper for it. Full particulars and testimonials on ap plication to PLANTEKOA PROPRIETARY, J Wellington. i WANTED KNOWN—That for Real Good Winter Boots and Shoes, at Reasonable 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 l>y nonsensical talk, but his Boots have at all times stood the test, and aye the best proof of his success. Repairing done at once. Best Sole Leather used.—Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton. i'illlilaCT Fob CYCL EN G SHOES, GO TO H. Pannell, Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christchurch. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS, And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock. Write for instructions for self measurement FIT GTJARANTCED, Ross' Antidote and Ointment The Great Herbal Remedy for Purifying the Blood. fpHE following unsolicited Testimonial I. by a gentleman well known in Ash burton, speaks for itself :— Masterton, August 28,1901. Ross Antidote Company, Dear Sirs,—l feel it my duty to give you this enclosed testimonial in favour of Ross' Antidote for purifying the blood. I have been a great sufferer for many years from ulcerated stomach, indigestion, etc. My life was a perfect misery, and I was almost a wreck. I grew tired of trying different medical men and remedies, of which I had tried almost every known one but yours and one day some eighteen months ago a gentleman e::".ie into the shop where I was employed- II • remarked "Jack, you look very ill," •"»"'! You may depend I was. He added AY ill you take some medicine if I procure it; I replied, I will take anything. He brought me a bottle of your Antidote, and I took it accordingly as directed, and ! to my delight I began to get well, and \ after taking three large bottles I was a new I man, thanks to your great discovery. I always keep it by me, and find a few doses 1 occasionally keep me in perfect health, and i j w i s h you the success with it that such a I medicine merits. You can make what use \ you like of this. —I remain, yours, etc. J H. Pauling, Masterton. \ May be obtained from Messrs Fletcheb ! Bros., and Shearman Bros., Ashburton. j WARD AND CO.'S ; UNRIVALLED j A LES. AND STOUT. i i Superior to English.



BUSINESS NOTICES. New Zealand Insurance Com pany , Established, 1859. ( - Capital—One Million. .... ; npHE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial . JL Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality. Paid up Capital and Reserves, .£400,000 Eire and Marine Risks, - Also, Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Rates. NICOLL BROS, ! Agents. FAT 1,4M8S JL jCx jl JL.A i.UIUO AND TO THE FARMERS OF ASHRURTON AND Surrounding District, i / ~ ■ i i "¥7|7"E Have pleasure to notify that we will be BUYING either by the head on the I farm, or at per 1b in the Factory, at TOP MARKET VALUES throughout the coming season. NICOLL BROS. ASHBURTON. + <?■;■;*; <**.-;.'/. ■£i.ii.t*{'AJ3r"w .<*-■»£. '■•\.'\:i ">.J .•JA-»-t.V»".'k*.*.V '» ■**■£ '»i /J\JK 5-.:Vi> ■ T. H. UNDRIIiL E. UnDRILL T. H. OTDEILL & CO. f A & FURNISHING- UNDERTAKERS AND EMBALMERS I TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON ' EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths in stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTCHURCH. iTiASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Ruston & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBURTON OEFICE, The Arcade. Representative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATURDAY. C PANNELL. i TAILOR AND MERCER, 127 Manchester Street, Christohurch, HAS a Choice Assortment of Suitings suitable for the season. Chesterfields and Covert Coats a specialty. Samples sent to any Address. Gentlemen's Mercery of every descriptien, and the ! LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK. I MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. mHE BEST IN THE MARKET. ™ Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messrs Shear man Bkos. Ij 1 JL 1 BEST IBbS e STARCH USE EG OTEBK Procurable from all Grocers and Store* keepeis throughout the colony. WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great ' novelt



BUSINESS KOTICES. ~ MONSTER ~~ SALE.= Previous to Stocktaking. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Immense Reductions in Every Department. Ladies' Dress Goods Is, formerly Is 1' d per yard ■■ One Lot of Dress Garments half price Ladies' Fur Top Kid Gloves 2s lid, formerly 4a Gd 20 Ladies' Tan and leather Kid Gloves Is 9d, formerly 23 6d Ladies' Stockings Is per pair Ladies' Corsets from Is lid, all sizes The Celebrated W. 8., all sizes, reduced Men's Hats Is each Men's Suits 23s Sd, formerly 31s Gd Waterproof Coats 25s upwards Ladies' Shoes from 5s 9d. Men's Boots 9s 6d, 11s 9d, 12s 6d Best Colonial White Blankets 17s 6d Best Eider Down Quilts from 18s lid Kapoc Quilts, full size, 10s each Dressmaking and Tailoring Prices strictly Moderate ANDREW ORR. 30000 : ; . J COOKING i=»| . , RANGES •^^T^^^"^^lKim^Kmx^"u-^^~^^ n sen nc Colony. They burn Lignite I «i-j&, i?^:^ i;**^ir"3^^Sg^^| Trne Coal, or Wood, up to 2ffc 6in. I I 1 /^f^ilf <3<S|o -^° Setting 1 Reauired. i"4^l <Viw*^Ol« With Stove Pipe can be worked out in lie Ijl f§ if,""***"^^ '^$*^t<~^^M 1 open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With ills sJ™**-% I 'li _—rM-^SrgPjMl cas^ *ron or COPPer boilers. The copper 111 |MH^>i| j|| k boilers are large and tin lined inside. I 1 'is! M^^^s^i llfeiSmESSSSiu^ Repairs are a minimum. Made in all L.^^jL^a'«™si(^ ll^^^^^^m-. § sizes, single or double. High or low pres- Sold by all Ironmongers from whom ! *"■ Catalogues can be obtained, or from the makers, EL E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin. WK. Ai! X CA S H BIIYE 52 s O F PRIME MILLING- WHEAT OFFICE IN ARCADE. Open TUESDAYS & SATUfiDA¥3- CORNSAOKS- SUPPLIED. f(f)| QnPTIV! f^ JDONE ON FARMERS' UrltlplllNVT ACCOUNT. CAKTEBBURY BOLLER FLOUR MILLS COMPANY, D. WOOD, Manaffpr. ?a * I | Madam, do you love | | your children?" o I: ♦f* , —Shakespeare. ♦!♦ ♦> . ♦> »|» Then your first care will be to provide them with y *$* a reliable food for their proper growth and *** »j. nourishment during their childhood. The best X. ♦!♦ food that can be obtained is <§» ! iILK ARROWROOT ! | BISCUITS I *** Fed regularly on these Strengthening Biscuits, , *t* ♦*♦ your children will grow up healthy and happy. & i I SOLD EVERYWHERE. i i* ■ $ | /\s(^ for i\ulsebroo^ fs iy[ilk /^rrowroot Biscuits | BELFAST AND FA IE PI ELD FREEZING "WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TT^OE, TUENIPS, EAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CHOP SPECIAL MAOTBES are made to suit any kind of Soil or description of Crop. Samples oi soil analysed free of cost to Farmers using our Manure. For the present season an all round reduction in price of 7s 6d per Ton has been made. SATISFACTION GIVEN" EVERYWHEEE LAST SEASON. If there is no agent in your district, send to the Office for Price List and Testimonials. OAKTEBBUKY FBOSEN"MEAT AHD DAIRY PBOPUOE fiXPOBtf COMPANY, LIMITED. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Christchurch. ■■■■—II .- mmi MiniT .»^. M! aiMiagiWwraMii^ ■»■ SMOKE ONLY .NEW VENUS. A PERFECT TOBACCO,



_ BUSINESS NOTICES A Free Trip to Christchurch and B \CK !: f£T A TEMPTING ,0 FFE B. —■ nPO the Eesidents of Ashburton and Surrounding Districts. Everybody in Ashburton and thereabouts will be glad to know STBANGE'S Great Annual Stock-Taking Sale NOW ON. While'sthis Colossal Sale {Continues HUNDREDS UPON HUNDREDS of TEMPTING BARGAINS will be obtainable in the following (andjinnumerable other) Lines:— SM..-VRT MILLINKRY, STYLISH DRESSES AND DRESS FABRICS, This Fashionable MANTLBB, JACKETS, CAPES, COSTUMfP, Sale UP-TO-DATK HOSIKRY, w ill PARIS & OTHER KID (*ltn FABaiC) GLOV. p, last CHOICE UNDEROLOTtJING, 30 KKADY-MADtf OLOTHItfG, Days CHILDREN'S GD.ODS, Only. _Ktc. Etc. Ftc. All the above and a Host of Other Lines will be offered at such prices as must BESULT IN BUSINESS, while The Sale Bargains in Furniture will astonish all who see them. Never before have we offered such a superb assortment of FURNITURE at Reduced : Sale Prices as that we are now showing. It is all our own make—a sufficient guarantee of quality. As an EXTRAORDINARY SALE ATTRACTION We shall be prepared to allow all Ashburton and District residents attending the Sale and spending £100 or upwards with us for Furniture their First-class Return Railway Fare3—Christchurch and back—free of charge. Of course this offer will only hold good during the present Sale, and, together with the Exceptionally Reduced Prices of the Furniture, should result in a great many Country Residents attending this Sale. All Parcels of Furniture purchased during this Sale to the value of £50 and upwards will be delivered Free as far south as Timaru, and as far north as Culverden. WILL THE RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts please note that Orders for any article or articles specified in this Catalogue may be left with MR SANDEEY at oub Ashbubton Agenct, and will receive our promptest attention. Or, if preferred, Ashburton residents may SHOP WITH 'US BY POST,; As Hundreds of our regular customers do. This is a very simple and effective plan. You jusfc consult your catalogue, write down your requirements, enclose remittance to value—and leave us to do the rest. In this way you may participate in all the ADVANTAGES OP THIS GREAT SALE WITHOUT TROUBLE, EXPENSE,;OB INCONVENIENCE. STRAN GE & "COMPAN V, CHRISTCHURCH. fmmti^ An Important Query! ■ mt~ 111 tsQm&M When purchasing a cycle be sure and ask Hj ll % . are fitted. If not, reject the machine, for no cycle will give m m% »t^^^tßi^r^ 8 un£ffittS eREUABLE ! \>^S!^ii^ Rbsiasttir *Tyres-Guaranteed, for 12 Months. |p "^r*%^ s^lffl The Dnnl°P Pneumatic Tyre Co< of Anstf Ltd" 128LiebiieWSt.,Chrlstchurcli And at Melbourne, Sydney, £ M gy&a^g^ Adelaide, Perth. Brisbane GREAT STOCKTAKING SALE AT Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Everything Reduced in Price for One Month. WISE Fathers and Mothers remember this is our Annual Stocktaking Sale, when the most up-to-date Stock of Boots and Shoes in Ashburton will be cleared regardless of cost. Remember 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 onejmonth. BOOTS- BOOTS. They are almost given away at Mellor's. Now is 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 Mellor's the man for good, cheap, genuine Sales, so come one, come all. Do not forget tha^ Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store IS IN TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON PROPERTIES FOR SALE | HATE FOU SALE—SEVERAL GOOD FAR M S In the Ashburton County, Amongst them being— 90 Acres, near Tinwald, improved 1936 Acres, Bankside, subdivided, well j 233 „ Mitcham Road, improved watered, house of eight rooms, j 3000  grass land, Lyndhurst stable, wool shed, etc , , I 53 „ Carter's Terrace, extra heavy 140 Acres, Ashburton Forks, subdivided land iQto 5 paddocks, hou^se, stable, and 476 „ Springb urn, improvement, chaff house, well fenced and watered, nearly new land good 962 Acres, Mount Hutt, good house and 200 Acres, Buccleuch, subdivided, house, stable .,', , ! woolshed stable 3 all in good order 404 Acres, Elgin, heavy and light land, 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, subdivided, well watered; houao, Tancred Street, Ashburton stable, shed and sheep yards 900 Acres, Fairfield, thoroughly improved 1800 Acres, Newlands; subdivided and well 155 „ Tinwald watered, improved ; good house, j 1200 Acres, Doric, subdivided into eight stable, and granary j paddocks ;12 stalj stable and chalf 112 Acres, Hinds ; house, hut; all sown down in English 87 Acres, Alford Forest Road ] grass this year 80 Acres, Elgin i 400 Acres, Barrhill, subdivided; seven 122 Acres, Hinds roomed house, stable, trap house, etc 596 Acres, Hinds 660 ACres, Rangitata South; subdivided, 100 Acres, Cairnbrae , five roomed house, stable, granary, 1693 Acres, Rangitata woolshed, sheep yards, etc " 550 Acres, Lauriston, well fenced, subdi -545 Acres ( near Pendarves, subdivided, vided, land of good quality, stable, 4 ■ well watered, house, grain store, and roomed house, thoroughly improved all necessary outbuildings 500 Acres, Westerfield 45 Acres, Tinwald 495 Acres, Coldstream, Hinds 512 Acres, Ruapuna, subdivided, well 2100 Acres, Alford Forest, good sheep watered, with house, stable, black- country. smith's shop 500 Acres, Lyndhurst, thoroughly im -290 Acres, Winchmore, subdivided, house proved of six rooms * 520 Acres, Seaview, first-class agricultural 169 Acres, Lismore Leasehold ;1 house, land with every improvement stable, chaff and trap house* D. THOMAS, i Ashburton I



Don't Leave the Town, * _ PLENTY OF PEOOF EIGHT HEEE IN ASHBUTtTON. ■' ' Claini is ono thing, proof anotbpr. Columbus c'aimotL the world was round. Did people believe it ? Not until he pruved it. ' ■" ■-. ! Unproven claims have niada the people i v . sceptics.. i Every claim made for the "Little Con* j qiif-ror " "is yroveu. Proven in Ashbuiton by local experience. Here is one case from the many we have: Mr F. N". Black, Peter St,this town, says " Years ago I wrenched by back, lifting' a ! b;u£ of wheat, and I've had pains at the . bottom of the spine ever since. These pains were pretty severe on occasions. When sheariug I wouid feel them terribly, and I got that way that I could not do that kind of work. From the back the pains went down my legs and I suffered a good deal in that way. I was offou trying,dif ferent sorts of medicine without much success. Three months ago I noticed that Doan's Backache Kidney Pills were being advertised, and as these pills were recom men "Jed for backache I got a supply at the Ashburton Drug Co's in East Street. lam very glad I did so, as they gave me splendid ease of the pains and also of the sciatica. I did not continue using them as I should have done, but that is my fault; the pills acted up to what they are said to be." Do not be satisfied with any imitation of Doan's Pills. You want the remedy which helped Mr Black, therefore refuse any imi tation or substitute. Doan's backache kidney pills are sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 3s per box (six boxes 16s 6d), or will be posted on receipt of price by. the proprietors, Foster, McClellan Co., 76 Pitt Street, Syd ney, N.S.W. But be sure they are Doan's.



Messrs Fletcher Bros, are offering JES Reward to anyone "who can prove that their Defiance Butter which they are selling at Is per lb., is not the same quality and brand as what is being sold at Is 3d per lb. by another firm in Ashburton. They do this on account of some unprincipled person spreading a report that their butter is of an inferior quality to that which is.being sold at Is 3d per lb, which they can prove ia not jso ■ '' * The Cup That CHEERS.-^-What is more invigorating than a nice cap of Coffee these | frosty mornings; and you get one if you ! buy some of Fletcher Bros, fine blend of | Java and Mocha, which makes a cup of Coffee fit for the Gods. We grind the Coffee on the premises, thereby ensuring its freshness. We have only one quality and one price, namely, Is 6d per lb, and there is nothing better to be had An Incomparable Remedy. EVANS' WITCH'S OIL FOR RHEU MATICS, LUMBAGO, and SCIATICA. Among the medicinal preparations which have, from time to time, been placed before the public, it can be stated without fear of contradiction, that there is none too sur pass Evans's WITCH'S OIL. As au embro cation in cases of Rheumatics, Sciatica, or Lumbago it is absolutely tmrivalled, but the scope of its influence extends far beyond these complaints. For example, in sudden attacks of Inflammation of the Bowels, Spasms, Cramp, or Colic the application of this mixture will afford immediate' relief,, and avert the serious consequences that axp inevitable if the necessary pallative is not tat hand. Indeed, there is no ache or paitt | to which the human frame is susceptible that Witch's Oil will not allay, and for this reason no household should be with out a remedy which may truly be de scribed as magical. Price—2s 6d per bottle. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer S. J. Evans, Dunedin. Wholesale Agents for New Zealandw- Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. Obtainable from all chemista and store keepers throughout the Colony. The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest moneymakers for the poor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and each one means a profit with hardly any work. Seed for our catalogua. We sell on cash or time payments, and can give yoa real assistance when you need it. The i advice and help of our expert always at I your service. We keep the best of every* ' thin for the poultry yard.-—Advt,