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London, August 20. The by-election for Sevenoaks, rendered necessary owing to the appointment of Mr H. W. Forster as Junior Lord of the Trea sury, i^ being sharply contested. The Education Bill is the principal subject be fore the electors.

Mr Baifour, in a letter to Mr Forster, points out that under the Bill the whole question of peeular education is now being transferred to the control of a popularly elected body. The system of one-man management is disappearing. On tho other hand, Sir Henry Campbell- Bannertnan, in a letter to the Liberal can didate, Mr Morice, state 3 that the Bill in fringes the rights of conscience, and there by gives a taint whioh is fatal to its effi ciency.

The Poultry Industry.

(By BtfFi 1 Obpingtok.)

(Continued.)

Good warm shelter saves food, and the better it is the cheaper and the lower its cost*

Do not compel a few good hens to sup port the others. Kill the drones. Do not waste time trying to cure egg bound hens, or persistent cases of roup. The labour will be worth more than the hou.

You cannot go into the poultry business and trust to "a man" at 15 dollars a month. You must do the work yourself. The man may upset your boat. You can't produce eggs and lice at the same time—one business is entirely diffe rent from the other. , How much to feed a dozen hens per day depends upon how much the "boss" hen grabs from the timid ones. Leghorns and Brahmas cannot thrive to gether. Have your flocks uniform. When you beud to a breeder for eggs of pure breeds remember that in that case "eggs are not eggs." It is the stock you seek, not eggs particularly. You can get eggs at. home but not stock of the kind you wish.

Oue-half of the people throw down grain, or fill feed hoppers, because itv is an easy way to feed, but they do not get the eggs. Kick away the feed hopper. D j not keep food before the hens continually. Condition powders cannot assist a hen to get something out of nothing. If the albumen is not in a large amount of food it will not be found in a teaspotnful of condi tion powder, but conditions powders may be excellent for invigorating debilitated hens.

When your birds have bowel disease change the food for a day or t«o, aud change the grit. One half the troubles are from lack of good sharp grit. If your hens " pip " or have swelled heads or eyes there is a crack or hole in the wall. Usually the draughts from some ventilator are the cause, and the surest remedy is to keep the house close at night, but it must be kept clean and neat. A farmer will get up at four o'clock, clean out the stalls, feed, milk, ship his milk daily (Sunday too), make up his beds, and milk and feed again, with a bare profit, if he has a dairy herd, but it is a hard job to olean a poultry house out once a week. Give warm water, three times a day, in winter. It is invigorating and superior to

tonics. There are no non-sitters. A hen can be made to lay only a few eggs before begin ning to incubate, or she can be made to lay right on to her molting period. . This has been demonstrated by experiment with Leghorns and Brahmas, by regulating the food. There is no difference in any chicks be tween chicks hatched under hens and those hatched in incubators. If there should be a difference, it will be due to the kind of food and management. All that the incu bator does is to get the chick out of the shell. A hen will do the same thing for a duckling, but the duckling doesnotbecome i a chick. Feathers on the legs, very large combs, and wattlep, and heavy crests, do not add anything to egg production, and can be dispensed with. A yellow leg and skin does not indicate quality. The best table fowls (Games, Dorkings, Houdans, Langshans) do not have yellow legs. From three to four ounces of grain per day is considered an allowance. Five pecks of corn or its equivalence is claimed to be an allowance for a heu one year. When hens lay every day they require heavy feeding; mure grain and wheat and less clover being required. Feed as heavily as possible to active laying hens, but be careful not to got your hens too fat. A good laying hen is always at work. Make nests in a warm place in winter and in a cool place in summer. When hens droop, have log weakness, and gradually become weaker the difficulty is due to injury of the spine caused by the male. Remove him from the flock. It is the large grey louse on the heads and necks that cause hens and chicks to have the sleepy, disease. A leghorn will thrive on corn when a Brahma will not because the leghorn is more active, and works off the surplus car bon. _____ m __^ (llMß -.

Pedestrian Versus Bull.

A TEMUKA CONTEST.

A Temuka pedestrian, who rightly places a high value on the benefits accruing to health by walking exercise, had his views slightly modified in this direction on Fri day afternoon (says the "Leader.") i He was crossing one of the many exten sive paddocks which grace the plains en compassing the little township, and when about half the distance was traversed he raiso.d the ire of a monarch of the field in the shape of a young bull, The animal ob jected to the intrusion of its domains by the stranger, and in a business-like manner set itself oxxt to remove him. With lowered head it glided towards the traveller, who bscame in the fullest sense of the term, a traveller, and made for the fence, which was a tidy distance away, in approved ath letic style.

The animal could cover the ground, but so could the iran, and it is only fair to him fco say he went at a rate fit almost to put the proverbial" greased lightning "to the blush. Consequently the animal did not get within striking distance. However, it partially accomplished its desire, It cleared the paddock. The man also partially ac complished his object. He put the fence between himself and the infuriated member of the bovine tribe; but in clearing the fence be left hanging to the barb wire a portion of his trousers. Rumour has it that the cloth is still there', as the owner did not stop to remove it. He came straight on into town.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 1902

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BUSINESS NOTICES. TU-SS i CUR A. THE GREAT THROAT AND LUNG HEALER. "VTO' greater foolishness can be imagined J3I than the neglect of those trivial ail ments to which every person is liable, and •which frequently develop into serious disease. While there exists a remedy like TUSSICURA, which reaches the very seat o! the trouble and renders dangerous developments impossible 1, there is no reason ■why Consumption, Pleurisy, and Pneumonia should obtain a hold on the system, but at the same time the danger of delay is so evident that it should be unnecessary to emphasise its importance. Itamember, TUSBICURA will oure the worst cough of cold immediately and permanently. Price 2s 6d per bottle. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer, «5.,4. Evans, Dunedin. ' Wholesale Agents for N.Z.,- Kempthorne, . Prbsser and Co. Obtainable from All Chemists and Store* keepers throughout the colony. Support Local Industry, Save 2£©aey, And Ensure a Comfortable Fireside by using Mount Somers , Coal. MOTX.OT 501C3&3 COAL IS THE Beat and the Cheapest Household Coal, bar none, of all the Coals found on ■the Eastern divide of the Middle Island. JOSHUA TUCKER. -TTOICE PRODUCTION^ SINGING, PIANOFORTE.! Mrs Johnston. Hayk&ock Street. CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd. Antigua Street, Christchurch. rHELEBEATED SPAEKLING ALES %J AND STOUT. Forty Pbize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 Don't Forget npOCallat AEGYLE BEOS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPOET, ") NEWCASTLE, I Coal always and C on hand. JHOUNT SOMERS ) Also Coke; Westport and Nowcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1.600 000 HAS already been added to Policies in the Department. This is the Bonus Year And eteryone now taking out a participa ting Policy will receive a substantial bonus at the end of the year. J. H. RICHARDSON, Commissioner. ~~ ILES' Cant&arifides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. . As used by Lady Eanfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting , J\. the Growth of the Hair and removing Scurf and Dandruff. This is not a new preparation, but the Proprietor being requested to put it within reach of everyone, has had it placed throughout New Zealand, 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, and Turner, Geraldine. 8 182 WANTED Sportsmen not to miss chance of buying a good Gun at jnuch reduced prices Habdley Bros. WANTED Builders and intending Raildera to inspect our Register Grates and Mantel Pieces. .Habdlky Bros. "IT7 ANTED—Clearance of Lamps before "' Stock-taking. Reduced prices. See out window. Habdley Bros. "CXI ANTED Known ■— Largest Stock \ V Enamel, Tin, and Holloware in the town. _ HAEDtET Bros. ~XKY ANTED Sportsmen to bring your , W Guns to be repaired. Best work- , msnship only employed. HARDLET_BKOS. j Ifej iIISOOTTHIIN \A I L<afJj'POWDERS| RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PiOTF FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. FreseOTO a $«a££hy state of the const!* iution. during *li* period of Teething. I The words "JQHfii £TEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, «VB?EY," Aw «mraved on the Government Btaatf.fisgg& U) tach Packet, ' , fCempthorne, Prosser & Co., Agents j



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T. Bullock. FOR SALE; VALUABLE SUBURBAN" PROPERTIES. Allenton District. Good healthy locality. 5 ACRES, corner Section, fronting Caven dish and Winter's Roads, with Dwell ing, Stable, Cowshed and other improve ments. First-class land. ' Also,— 5 ACRES, fronting Middle Road, with small Cottage and Outbuildings. About an acre planted with fruit trees. Also first-class land. The properties of Mr George Willers, who is desirous of selling and going further into the country. Full particulars as regards terms, etc., on application. VV T BULLOCK. __-— COTTAGE in Charles Street, Allenton, near the Woollen Factory. T. BULLOCK, Agent. FOR SALE. TWO Building Allotments, fronting Alford Forest Road, immediately opposite -the entrance to the Woollen Factory, being Lots 7 and 8, each contain ing i-acre. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ' FOR SALE Fairton. BUILDING Site, being Lot 81, contain ing i T. BULLOCK. | TINWALD i TO LET jPOTTAGE, together with small stable V ' and shed, situated at corner of Archi bald and Agnes Streets. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, Commodious House, containing sixteen rooms with all conveniences 5 well situated in Xancred Street." For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE 5 ACRES First-Glass Land, fronting the Wakanui Creek, Allenton district. Easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE ' Suburban Property 5 ACRES 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 Apr>ly to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE. IMPROVE!) Farms and other Properties as follows, viz:— 447 Acres, with extensive improvements, good for all-round Farming. 1 283 Acres, light land, Westerfield Survey District I*2oo Acres, sheep country, together with farm house and other improvements. 76 Acres, together with Dwelling, etc., near Winslow 179 Acres, improved Farm, together with buildings, Lowcliffe, And other Farm Properties. COTTAGES, Etc.. FOR SALE. I Acre, together with 5 roomed Cottage etc , Netherby. Price .£135. 3£ Acres. Tinwald, together with good Dwelling Houseand other improve ments. i Acre, Hampstead, together with Cottage, small Stable, etc., price £125 Also good Building Sites, viz— T.S. 419, -4- Acre, Moore Street; first-class land; nioe site for a house. Price .£65 T.S. 818, i Acre, Aitken Street Also,— Building Allotments for Sale in the Townships of Tinwald, Rakaia,Winslow and Wheatstone, and a number in Allenton District, near the Woollen Factory. 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 BUSINESS NOTICES. .__ Know What You are Drinking ? A Point one should consider all the year round, especially with respect to Tea. Good Tea is a soothing and pleasant drink, invigorating and stimulating- " Tea is Tea " is a mistake many people make. SURATURA TEA Is a different Tea to the ordinary kind. It is rich, strong and fragrant, and a per fect family Tea. Suratura is a high-grade, hill-grown Ceylon Tea, absolutely pure honest Tea, and is guaranteed not blended with Indian, China, or any cheap or inferior Teas. Retail Prices — Suratura A quality—ls 8d per lb Suratura B quality—ls lid per lb Suratura D quality—2s 2d per lb Suratura X quality—2s 6d per lb Procurable from - J. T. Cooch, Ashburton. J. W. Lill, Dunsandel J. R. Carey, Fairton D. Miller and Co., Hinds The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd T) olict Holders are hereby notified that Mb Henry Stephenson as been appointed Local Agent at Ash burton, vice Mr William Stonyer. Tha Society is now issuing Policies con aining new. and attractive features I guaranteed bonuses, etc., full particulars of which may be obtained on application to Henbt Stephenson, * Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. E. Wax-ton, 7 IJ.O Pjstrict Manager, Christchurch. SPECIAL FOB, THIS WEEK "FTTAVHSTQ- made a Special Purchase of _OL over 5000 yards of Lace in a great ■ variety of designs and widths, we are now selling the same at about half price. I Also bargains in Lace Curtains. See the windows for this week at ALCORN'S DIiAPEKY, GLQTHINft AND BOOTj HOUSE), '■■'■- I



WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STEEET, 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. The Poultry Industry. INDIAN Game and Dorking 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> g g^ Ashburton CLAEIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). ■Jaucrep Street, Ashbukton, BEST accommodation and attention for Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse lipping done. p p Proprietor. Telephone No. 9L__ 6_87 PEACE DECLARED. NOT so with you, because your system 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 Boots and Shoes equally pheap. T. YOUNG, Ulster Bopt Shop, Tancred street. BT. GEO EG E JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store- j keepers throughout the colony.



BUSINESS NOTICES^,, —— -1 * SALE? ARK..ALL THE RAGE. Special Reductions :o: Special Reductions NICHOLAS &PICKFORD INVITE COMPARISON OF VALUES. Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, Is6d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, 4s, 4s 6d, 6s, 5s 6d. Childrens' ' from 8d per pair. School Boots from 5s per pair. Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s 6d to 18s 6d per pair Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s Gd to 18s 6d per pair Gent's Balmorals from lps, strong Shooters from 9s 9d PLEASE to remember we hold an Extensive Stock of High-Class Boots, Shoes, and Slippers of every description. Prove our prices.! |Boys and Girls Boots a s specialty. Our Mottoes—" Small Profits and Quick Returns." NICHOLAS & PICKFOBD, EAST STREET' ASHBURTON. , ..„„._ ■..■in ■ ■■■ I ' ■■-' Furniture Buyers, Read this ! STRANGE, BUT TRUE. (A RECORD.) to :all those who purchase + l|| WORTH OR UPWARDS OF FURNITUBE During our GREAT SALE • 'SSI WE ARE GIVING |25 A Beautiful [Present, such as a Nice Easy Chair, or Tea Set, i Brass Rail Fender, or Bedroom Set, I , Etc. Etc. Etc. I (According to purchase and your own choice.) Every article at reduced price.f ! And we guarantee to sell at latest published Christchurch prices. S TO OUR COUNTRY. CLIENTS. 1 We also offer to pay your Railway Fares to select your Presents. We wiU also pack it and your purchase free of charge. SO STQDY YOUE PURSES and pay us a visit, for it will pay you, ' and oblige, Yours very truly, T. H. UN DRILL & CO., ' Complete House Furnishers, Ashburton. Pure TEAS of FINEST Quality!! I Jn ad ' "1 IT) I I iifiD ■ ■ ■ I i^% .1 h- Brand ."» I These Teas are blends 01 absolutely the | FINEST TEAS PROCURABLE. I SHAH ... 11 (Ji Brand ■ ■V| Each Brand is ot a different character and § flavour but of FINEST Quality. I fiOLOMBO .. 1 ft i \gj Brand. Pure Ceylon I\J Ask your Grocer for these well-known ! Brands oi Teas and ... ACCEPT NO OTHER,



- TO SHIPOWNERS. 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; just consign MATSOifs, 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 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 thorn. During the paßt six months the firm have been instrumental in selling no less than SIX good-sized Properties 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- i 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. Ifyou have a place for sale, avail yourself of their services. It costs 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. WANTED to Sell—3s acres, good 4 roomed house, at Mt. Somers. This i property cnn be had for a bargain. Must < jbesoldatom*. Vorputic^^ Land and Estate Agent. \\ ANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grate, W a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tailored Street. ?



BUSINESS NOTICES. CLEARING SALE. : TREES : Giving up Business. THOS. ivEALY, N U RSERYMAN. TTAVING- decided 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 Trees, all sorts 15,000 Ornamental Trees and Shrubs 6,000 Roses, choicest kinds And many other varieties too numerous to mention. I 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 59 . AN EXPLANATION AS AN explanation to numerous- en quirers te 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- Bess in executing all orders exact. Give us a trial and see if above is correct.— MoRiABTt Bros., Cabinetmakers, etc., Tancred Street. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd.. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVEET description of Merchandise and 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 Mayfield ... 967 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ s p Rangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 „ Ealing ... 595 „ Westerfield ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON Manager J L.HIGGS Painter, Glazier, Paperhanger, and Signwriter Wall Paper, Scrim, Oils, Paints, Glass, etc., in Stock. TT AVING taken over the Picture Fratn tl 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. 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. THE LATEST CORONATION CAKE To be Hsd at MADDENS, The Leading 1 Caterer and Con fectioner. EAST STREET. LONDON BUTCHERY TANCKED 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. KOBINSON. t 4$



BUSINESS NOTICES. T>ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. NEW SEEDS, NEW SEEDS. ■TTTTE 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 Csrter and Co., London and inolude 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. SEAIiY & CO. 7 131 L ATEST PEAECE'S Sale of Drapery. Wonderful success. Shop crowded Saturday Everybody smiling and 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. / FOUND at last—A genuine Drapery Sale. , If you did not get a circular call and get one at Pearce's Genuine Drapery Sale. "DEMEMBEE its room we want, not JAj profit. Cost price accepted for nearly everything. We must have more room for stocktaking. Call and satisfy yourselves at Pearce's Clearing Sale. COALS! COALS! GOALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN 1 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. TEY IT 1 TEY IT! TEY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Sotaers Station. | j JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street j Ashburton. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLEE, &c. T3EGISTEEED TEACHEE 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 doea not fail in any point. Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. TANCEED STEEET, Next Hall, Her-, balist. FOE watches, ' : clocks;, JEWELLEEY, SILVEE AND ELECTEO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO a. jesson, Practical Watchmaker and Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. ■—Repairs a Specialty.— j Presentation Committees liberally dealt, with. npHEEE has been a lot of CUEIOSITY evinced about the EAEL 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? ■ - ■ - ?i Have you seen it? Is it a Bike? Is it a Cart? Well, to satisfy this thirst for knowledge, THE EARL at present staying at MOEEOW, BASSETT and C«. is a new up-to-date BICIGLK, Guaranteed, Fitted with Dunlop's Best Multifiex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and Bell Price :-£lO Cash. M PRIEST, Manager BAKS'R BROS. Complete ITurnisliiiijß?. i . ~~~ I JJ !V l> KB TAKEttH. i I ;,; ', A GENTLEMAN in good social and xjL financial position wishes to correspond with refined and educated young lady, view to matrimony. Must be good looking and have a clear complexion and beautiful skin, such as those who use PLANTEKOA Oint m.ent and Soap.



BUSINESS NOTIfES NOTICE. WE HAVE APPOINTED F. W. COX, Agent for Massey-Harris and Imperial Bicycles FOB ASHBUETON, EAKAIA, and] Surrounding Districts. Clients will receive evrery attention, and MR COX will Collect all Monies dua to us. CANADA CYCLE & MOTOR COY, LIMITED. Depot—East Street, Aehburtoru H ALMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDEES' BUILDINGS. TfOR Portraiture, Landscape, . And Enlargements. MODERATE CHARGES. Mount Somers Hotel. W. J. A; CLAY, Proprietor HAVING Purchased this weli 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 WHY are the people after the Coro nation better off than the King? Because the people get a Sovereign while I the King only gets a Crown, and it takes & crown to buy one bottle of PLANTEKOA, while a sovereign will buy four battles, and a large box of PLANTEKOA Ointment in the bargain. 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' 137 j average marks gained, 94 per cent. Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Race Cleaner can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Race, according to order, F. W. PAGE, 12* Chertsey. NOTICE. A NY person or persons found trespassing- ' on the Eiversdale Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. 5 307 W. S. STEANGE. \\ ANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's " Bicycle, good as new, very little used; must be sold, For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. > TEY 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 oto' and country Hotels. For foU particulars apply W. STONYEB. WANTED KNOWN-That for Seal - 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. Beet Sole Leather,used. —Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton. WANTED Known—Best ammunition. Depot in Ashburton is Habdlbt Bbos. "OATTY Pan baking powder wants on XT trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. "f %1 ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan * * Drill; guaranteed m good order, low price. For particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot., WHAT prize takers for pastry use, Patty Pan baking powder the great novelt SPEING Millinery.~A few very choice Paris models are now on view in our show room. Ladies to "just have a look" will be cordially welcomed at Mitchbli. & Tuknbb's. I SAY Friend •• Where is the best sbop to buy a pair of Boots ? Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always gefe good value at Mellows. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin THE Eapid Lightning Shirt Gloss—-the. only reliable shirt polish in the world. - It is used by all the leading laundresses in New Zealand. Try -a tin, it will pay you. Sold by all the leading grocers. 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 vow. TO Those about to marry, and to tbose already married. Study economy by purchasing your furniture at W. & M. Baker's Warehouse, Havelock Street. Just received, a consignment of Wieier 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.