Road Boards.

Mount Hutt.

The usual monthly meeting of the Mount Hutt Road Board was held on the _bh inst. Present—Messrs Morgan, Ward, Millton and Dent. WORKS. It was decided to grant Mr T. Scott £5 towards making a road to his bush: to have the ioad at Mr Lyne's gully put in order; the gorse grubbed in tho shingle reserve on the Chertsey road; and the stones collec ted and broken on the same road. The Clerk was direoted to ascertain if the Railway Department would authorise the Board to commence work on the road through the station yard. . The Kiigineer, Ashburton County Counci', forwMi'ded estimates for protective works on the Pudding Hill stream.—lt Wis decided that the Engineer be asked t. meet the membors of the Board on the ground on August 18. FORDS The Engineer also wrote re fords in the lower part of tho district. —It was decided that the Clerk meet the Clerk of the Rakaia Board and inspect the fords. TELEPHONE It was decided to take steps to have a telephone office opened at Methven, and to bring the matter before the member for the district. LAND TRANSFER It was resolved that the Board would not accept the transferof land for a new road at Springfield until the road was formed. RATE It was decided to levy a rate of one farthing in the pound for the year ending March 31st, 1903, payable on October Ist, 1902. ' TENDERS The tenders of J. Blair for re-shingling the Back Track at ls 2d per yard, and formation at Methven for 6s per chain were accepted. No tender was accepted for road over gully on Mr Smart's land. ACCOUNTS Accounts amounting to 14 8s 5d were passed for payment.

France in the Pacific.

United Press Association —By Electric

Telegraph—Copyright.

Sydney, August 6

The French newspapers published in the New Hebrides and Noumea continue to show resentment at the despatch of Aus tralian emigrants to the New Hebrides. They appeal to the French Government to step in and prevent Great Britain annex ing the groups.

One paper says:—"While the sublime patriots in South Africa held the veldt England concealed her intentions. Now her hands are free she throws aside the mask confident in her own strength, and knowing the incapacity of our Government. The time for caution having passed, she resolutely asserts her supposed rights to the islands to-day. Unless there is an extra ordinary concurrence of circumstances and a sudden awakening of national energy the New Hebrides will be lost to France. Then New Caledonia will follow."

Another journal says:—" Let us end the dispute and make England understand that owning three-quarters of the land and be ing represented in the islands by a propor tion of three Frenchmen to one Englishman we cannot but take possession of an archi pelago so necessary for the security of our neighbour, New Caledonia.

Transportation to New Caledonia

Sydney, Aug. 6 Recently a movement was started amongst big mining companies in the is lands in favor of the revival of transpor tation to New Caledonia. A gentleman deputed by the Noumea Chamber of Com merce left Sydney for France to protest to the Frenoh Government against any such revival.

Tortured by Rheumatism.

Like a thief in the silence of the night influenza and common cold have carried many to the silent grave. It is caused by a sudden check or perspiration by which the stomach is rendered inactive, and the bxa.%s become loaded with corrupt matter which enters the blood, and disease is the result. Rheumatic fever and rheumatic pains are frequently traced to a cold con- I tracted when the system was run down through indigestion and a disordered stomach. Mr John A. Phypers, of 173 Pitt street, Redferu, Sydney, graphically describes his own experience along this line, and we cannot do better than use h;s own words, whioh are : —" Some years ago, whsle fishing on the Hawkesbury, I got very wet, and had to sit in my clothes for hours, the c onsequence was a frightful | attack of- influenza, which ended with rheumatic fever. ; I was under the doctors for months. I seemed to get better, but shortly afterwards I got back the old rheumatic pains, and from that time (about five yeara ago), I suffered mole or less, the pain almost driving me mad. I tried everything; tried rubbing the affected parts with oil, and outward applications, but seemed to get worse and worse, until I tried Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills, and they speedily proved effectual. After.; taking one or two bottlos the pains in my legs and back became less acute, and in a shoit time I was able to get about again. Besides curing th© rheumatism, the pills improved my health generally, and I may say that I am practically cured altogether." Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills are a perfect blood purifier, and a positive cure for biliousness, indigestion, constipation, head aches, sallow oomplexion, liver and kidney troubles, piles, pimples and blotches, and for female ailments, Put up in amber bottles and the full name blown thereon,

The Premiers at Home

Per United Press Association—By Elec trio Telegraph Copyright. London, Aug. 6 The Chamberlains receive the Colonial Premiers aboard the specially chartered steamer Nigeria, from which to view the naval review at Spithead. Sheffield confers the freedom of the city upon the Colonial Premiers. Mr Seddon considers the work of the Imperial Conference will be finished next week. He sails for New Zealand at the end of August. His route is undetermined. His wife is sufficiently recovered to attend the Coronation.

BILL MARTIN SPEAKS.

To Ideal Tyre Company, Christchurch, — Dear Sirs,—l have much pleasure in writing you to say how heartily I appreciate the Idea tyres which were fitted to my machine and upon which I put up my seventeen New Zealand records, and won the several cham pionship prizes. I am very pleased with them—WILLIAM MARTIN. Have ant of your Neighbours Told You that the Greatest Sale of Reliable Cycles ever held in New Zealand is under way at John Orr and Co.'s, sole New Zea land agents for the celebrated easy running Waverley Cycles. In order to celebrate the salo of 1000 Waverley Cycles, John Orr 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 1902 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 has 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 oyer 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. In case of attacks of Colic, Cramp or Spasms, Evans's WITCH'S OIL will be in valuable. Obtainable everywhere. i Smoke New Venus

Another Neuralgic Sufferer Cored.

The Case of Mrs. C. FORD.

(By a Local Reporter.)

!A reporter, acting upon instructions called at the residence of Mrs. Celie !_ -rd, which is located at No. 12 St. Asaph-street, Christchurch. The viva ecus manner in which the writer was re ceived indicated Mrs. Ford's willingness Ito discuss a subject which had obtained a vast amount of popularity. " You appear to be in the best of health and spirits now," remarked our representative. •'I am pleased to say that my health could not be better than it is now, and' has been for the past sis years. All th-itl time has elapsed since; I was cured of the very worst of ailments. To my mind, neuralgia is the most pain ful of complaints, yet those who suffer from it seem to get but very little sym pathy. I had such a severe attack that I did not know what I was doing half my time. Often I have thought I was (being driven out of my senses." "Do you know how it originated, Mrs. Ford?"

" I believe it came on through catch ing a severe cold. It commenced with frightful sharp pains in the face, which worked right up to the top of my head. My gums were sore and ten der, making any attempt to masticate my food quite out of the question^ al though I had very little inclination for eating, as my appetite was feeble for some time, and then it died away alto gether. There was one period in par ticular which I am not likely to for get. For three weeks the agonising torture did not leave off for a moment."

" I suppose you did not sleep very well?"©

" Sleep 1 Why, I did not close my eyes throughout the whole of that long at tack. And then my system collapsed. I could not hold up against the worry ing torment any longer. If I took a small portion of milk diet ifc affected me as adversely as though I had eaten a solid meal, A sense or general un easiness, accompanied with pricking pains between my shoulders, and a heavy feeling in the chest, helped to increase tha miseries of my existence. My nerves were unsettled so much that I was upset and frightened by«?any sudden - sound, which always set" me trembling violently. I became greatly reduced in weight, my face being drawn pinched, and haggard, besides losing all my strength. If I stood up quickly my head used to swim round and round, and then I wa3 overcome by a feeling of faintness which made me clutch at anything handy for support. My suf ferings were so intense that I could not describe them properly if I tried all day, and the anguish was accelerated by the fact that I could get no relief from anything I tried." " What remedies did you give a trial?" _

"Oh, 1 tried all sorts of different me dicines from chemists, besides apply ing hot bandages, which sometimes gave me a little ease; but the pains gra dually came back again, and were soon twice as . severe and irritating as they were before. Then, when I commence to think my complaint was going to re main for the rest of my life, a friend who had been a great sufferer from neural gia called and told me how she had Been cured by Clements Tonic after having vainly experimented with other madicmes. My hopes were raised by this information, and I quickly had a botbe of Clements Tonic in my house, [ think people ought never to be with out ifc in case or necessity, for it is certainly the best medicine ever sold. I took several doses of Clements Tonic during the night, and I found the ter rific shooting pams becoming less and less severe, although they kept me awake till the morning dawned, when I fell into sound sleep, and when I awoke the neuralgia was cured. I was delighted and overjoyed, yet I took the precaution to keep on with Clements Tonic to ensure the defeat of my com plaint. The result was that Clements Tonic settled my nerves completely, and restored my digestive organs to a healthy state. I regained my appetite, and soon got stout and strong. Neural gia or ill-health of any description has never since troubled me. I. have often recommended Clements Tonic to my friends, always with satisfactory results, and you may publish my statements in any way."

fHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 1902.

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Robert Bell, at his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbar ton. ,' ' '' THURSDAY, August 7, 1902. ■



frM,i. , «_.,lir i - ■_. ■__»■■ ■ ii ■ 'Ml Mi in «■■_-! BUSINESS NOTICES. REMOVAL NOTICE AS a consequence of the splendid sup port already accorded ub by the Ash burton publio during our term in business (for which we tender our aincerest thanks) we have decided to remove to a central position, and henceforth will carry on in premises next to Mellor's, Bootmaker, Tan cred Street. MORIARTY BROS, CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, ETC. WANTED Builders and intending Builders to inspect our Register Grates and Mantel Pieces. Haedl-Y Bkos. WANTED —Clearance of Lamps before , Stock-taking. Reduced prices. See our Window. Habdley Bros. \T_r ANTED Known — Largest Stock VV Enamel, Tin, and Holloware in the town.. Hardley Bros. WANTED Sportsmen to bring your Guns to be repaired. Best work manship only employed. HARDLEY BROS. TO SHEEPOWNERS. GOOD PRICES ASSURED. H MATSON 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 MATSON'S, Addington. The firm will carefully untruck and olassify each lot, and if.the price bid at Auction ia not sufficient on a basis of the e.i.f. Prices current for Frozen Meat, they ■will have the Sheep sent to either Isling ton or Belfast, and on receipt of Weights •will sell forward or ship as Clients may desire. Prompt Payments. Consign MATSON'S, Addington. To Those Who Have Landed Property to Sell. Send Particulars of your Properties to H. MATSON AND CO. . The Firm is recognised as the greatest medium of exchange in Canterbury, and Buyers from all parts are constantly en quiring and making inquiries from them. During the past six months the firm have been instrumental in selling no less than SIX good-sized Properties south of 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 Tvorld. They advertise likely Properties in their regular column, free of cost to Owners, and other charges are on the lowest scale. If you have a place for sale, avail yourself of their services. It cofts nothing unless sale is made, and no fear of your Property being hawked or depreciated. Great facts. They can always assist Purchasers, being hand and glove with Moneyed Clients. MATSON'S, 6 143 Christchurch, WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNE IT STREET, ASHBURTON. > (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhauger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. Don't Forget npO Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, •) NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and C on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Albo Coke; Westport and N oweasfcle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. Xl.^-.~K.,*»k'^ll-«,*--H,K"^sK__.i_N-_>'jS_. T_? ■_&_&&>_&_p&_&^^^uo> Sg TkTPI-igu of Conramptioa. Sf 3IC ,It is popularly supposed that W Mf-eonsumption is inherited. This^jj/r Mi is art "error. Consumptive ten-rfto _?_£ dencie.'ire inherited but theW W diseasS itself cannot be. Con-^ ti|> sumptionis caused by the attacks £fty Jlf of germs upon the lung tissues. W yff These tissues will, if weak, break tka down under the attacks. People "|* with weak lungs should fortify W ' Sstf and strengthen them against Mfs disease. There is nothing that s&-. ?|f will do this so effectually as W W' $r L,anv & # Emulsion off Cod Liver Oil § fand ..Creasote, W.. w ... It supplies the vital elements so y/. W much needed by those afflicted W £_)_* with weak lungs, bronchitis, con- 0> iff sumption and wasting diseases. W. itff It expels disease by revitalizing gjjta the blood and building healthy t^y *!•* tissue. It is very pleasant to Km t-ike, and does not upset the £|_« stomach. Even little children £jb W like it and ask for it. Your w $1 chemist or grocer will supply you \ss si,'' with Lane's Emulsion. #_ ihg SW Price 2/6 and 4/6. W f £§2 "Tfe Famous" because its^ TFT7 GIRL On the Brink of Matrimony Is a woman of some importance. She is to have the management of a house and if she is clever at housekeeping she must know all about the contents of the larder. The family cupboard of every successful housekeeper contains riU"KA._URA. TEA They know it is the best family tea in New Zealand. They know it possesses ©very merit of good Tea. It is rich, fragj. rant and delicious. It is pure honest tea and is grown and packed in Ceylon. Sura tura is guaranteed not blended with Indian, China, or any cheap or inferior teas. Retail Prices— Saratura A quality—ls 8d per lb Suratura B quality—ls Udper lb Suratura D quality—2s 2d per lb Suratura X quality—2s 6d per lb SOLD BY ALL STOREKEEPERS



BUSINESS__NOTI«ES 1 The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera-' » tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVERY description of Merchandise aud Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. _ Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on " commission either privately or by Public i Auction. Amongst others we have the following £ properties for Sale by Private Treaty. r Kyle District ... 1100 Acres Mayfield ... 872 acres, leasehold i Mayfield ... 967 „ I' Hackthorne ... 2440 !■ Ashburton Forks 140 ," 1 Wheatstone ... 262 „ Rangitata ... 650 „ ; Hinds ... jBOO „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ • Coldstream ... 350 „ . Ealing ... 595 „ Westerfield ... 336 Springburn ... 370 '„ Springburn ... 495 )t I T. F. GIBSON, j Manager J- L.HIGGS Painter, Glazier, Paperhanger, and Signwriter Wall Paper, Scrim, Oils, Paints, Glass, etc., in Stock. BAYING taken over the Picture Fram ing Plant and Stock of Mr J. Wright I am now prepared to receive orders for Picture Framing at lowest prices. f} % ■_■__-• XjlX v."! VX> ' 5 Tancred Street. ) 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, IS7; average marks gained, 94 per cent. BAKER BfU S Cowrp.ete FurniwJ_.9fgr v r* i> eb _r axs:s_i_, **. FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS;, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO Gt\ JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. THOMAS LINTERN. BEGS to announce that he has taken over the ALFORD FOREST HOTEL, And will be glad to see old Friends and Visitors. Only best Brands of Wines, Ales, and Spirits stocked. Good Table. Good attendance. GLARIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tancred Street, Ashburton. 13 EST accommodation and attention for > Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse Clipping done. F. P. CLARIDGE, , Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 H _-.oS_-X.B-2T, "OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. WtIWK Try Our CHESTERFIELD! s w Or "l hrpe«qnartor Overcoats. a ______ « RIcDONALD _© 00. Tailors Ia t c's t PEARCE'S Sale of Drapery. Wonderful success. Shop crowded Saturday Everybody smiling and satisfied. The reductions are genuine. •f^J"OW is the time to get a cheap pair of J_% Blankets. Just arrived sample pairs Curtains from 2s lld.—Pearce's Drapery Sale. TTjIOUND at last —A genuine Drapery jD Sale. If you did not get a circular call and get one at Pearce's Genuine I Drapery Sale. BEMEMBER its room we want, not profit. Cost price accepted for nearly everything. We must have more room for stocktaking. Call and satisfy yourselves at Pearce's Clearing Sale. . .. » ■XT OI C E PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street. I Among remedies for Cough., Colds and;, s all Bronchial Complaints, TUSSICURA \ . undoubtedly holds the premier position. I



[ STATUTORY DECLARATION. I I, Celie Ford, ot ia St. Asaph-street, Christ church, in the Colony ot New Zealand, do sol. " eninly and sincerely declare that I have care ' fully read the annexed document, consisting of two I folios and consecutively numbered from one to two, and that it contains and is a true and faithful account ! ot my illness and cure by Clements Tonic and also , contains my full permission to publish in any way ■ my statements, which I give voluntarily, without ' receiving any payment; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same td be i true and by virtue ot the provisions of an Act of the ' Genet al Assembly of New Zealand, intituled " The Justices ot Peace Act, 1882." Declared at Christchurch, this seventh day of December, one thousand nine hundred, before me, F. HOBBS, J.P. T_. Bullock. TINWALD TO LET CI OTTAGE, together with small stable ' and shed, situated at corner of Archi bald and Agnes Streets. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. "" IMPROVED Farms and other Proper tie as ollovvs, viz:— 4_7 Acres, with extensive improvements, good for all-round Farming. 283 Acres, light land, Westerfield Survey District 1200 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. _ Acre, together with 5 roomed Cottage etc, Netherby. Price „135, o\ Acres. Tinwald, together with good Dwelling House and other improve ments, \ Acre, Hampstead, together with Cottage, small Stable, etc., price £125 Also good Building Sites, viz— T.S. 419, \ Acre, Moore Street; first-class land; nice Bite 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 scon at my Office, where full particulars can be obtained. T. BULLOCK. TO LET~ Commodious House, containing sixteen rooms with all conveniences; well situated in Tancred Street. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE. S.nnWO Building Allotments, fronting IJL Alford Forest Road, immediately j opposite the entrance to the Woollen I Factory, being Lots 7 and 8, each centain : ing 3-acre. i Apply to I T. BULLOCK. ,



I BUSINESS NOTICES. IPnre TEAS of FINEST Quality!! I JH^jSifVjyfc- _______ ____ tl _^ k ..._ 4 | These Teas are blends ot absolutely the FINEST TEAS PROCURABLE. 1 IgHAH... 110 I hJ? . Brand I IU I Each Brand is ot a different character and I flavour but of FINEST Quality. fiOLOMBO.. lift I \b/ Brand. Pure Ceylon 11 V_r | I Ask your Grocer for these well-known I 1 Brands oi Teas and ... I I ACCEPT NO OTHEB, I jBMgBSfCTMMW-W~W-W-~"~~»M~~»~~"M«W»~~^^ '" Willi-t SALES ABK ALL THE RAGE/ Special Reductions —:o: —- Special Reductions NICHOLAS & PICKFORD INVITE COMPARISON OP VALUES. Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, ls6d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, 4s, 4b 6d, ss, 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 10s, 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 specialty. Our Motto is—" Small Profits and Quick Returns." NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. Furniture Buyers, Read this ! STRANGE, BUT TRUE. (A RECORD.) TO ALL THOSE WHO PURCHASE Jill WORTH OE UPWARDS OF FURNITURE elll —— ——— ■ During our GREAT SALE 251 WE ARE GIVING I §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 OUB COUNTRY 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 YOUB PURSES and pay us a visit, for ifc will pay yon, and oblige, Yours very truly* T. H. UNDRILL & CO., Complete House Furnishers, Ashburton,



J. SEALY & CO. NEW SEEDS, NEW SEEDS. "VJI7"E 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 Irequisites of every description. We are still to be found at Sealv's Corner. East Street. J. SEALY & CO. , 7 131 __ 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 1 Bamboo Tables. In stock all kinds of bed steads and bedding; Suits of drawing and dining-room furniture made to order at 1 moderate prices. Best Vorkmanship and materials. PEACE DECLARED. TV7 OT so with you, because your system j ) lA is out of order, on account of your C°Ren.edy-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 i j Cheap* T. YOUNG, I I Ulster Boot Shop, Tancred street.



Support Local Industry, S&V9 _£o_ay, And Ensure a Comfortable Fireside^ by using Mount Somers Coal. TVTGTJNT SOMERS COAL 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. INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance I Department. £L 600,000 HAS already been added to Policies in the Department. This is the Bonus Year l And everyone now taking out a participa ting Policy will receive a substantial bonus at the end of the year. J. H. RICHARDSON, Commissioner. WANTED Sportsmen not to miss chance of buying a good Gun at much reduced prices . Hardley Bros, j



BUSINESS NOTICES. HALMA'S" STUDIO, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. "OOR Portraiture. Landscape, And Enlargem-nts. CHARGES. NOTICE. ■TIT E HA V E~~A PPOINTED F. W. COX, Agent for Massey-Harris and Imperial Bicycles FOR ASHBURTON, RAKAIA, and Surrounding Districts. Clients will receive every attention, and MR COX will Collect all Monies due to us. CANADA CYCLE & MOTOR COY, LIMITED. Depot—East Street, Ashburton. HAVE YOU SESN THOSE NICE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHS STOCK IS GIVING AWAY ? YOU get one with every cash purchase of 12s 6d. They're honestly worth 2s 6d each, and you get them for nothing. CAPITAL PLACE THAT BLUE BOOT STORE. Wonderful how if s becoming a household word throughout the county of late, Note Address— D. STOCK'S BLUE BOO!B STORE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. The name is synonymous with all that is bright, best, and up-to-date in footwear. Nothing but the best English leather used for repairs. NOTICE. A NY person or persons found trespassing j on the Riversdale Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. 6307 W. S. STRANGE. 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? Is it a Bike? IsitaCart? Well, to satisfy this thirst forjknowledge, THE EAHL at present staying at MORROW, BASSETT and C®. is a new up-to-date BICYCLE, Guaranteed, Fitted with Dunlop's Best Multifiex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and Belfc Price :—£lo Cash. M. PRIEST, Manager R, CLARK, CARRI_,_E PAINTER, FIVE Tears with A. G. Howland, Christ church; seventeen years with J. R. and F. and H. Steel. The present is an excellent time to have your Vehicle Painted, etc., in first class style. Lowest prices. Charges consistent with good workman ship. All leather work attended to. j A Trial Solicited. Address—Opposite Church of England, Tancred Street West. | MRS J. LLOYD, I MUSIC SELLER, &0. j "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. COALS! COALS! COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NI.W SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. THIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, bums with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. I 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. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin »■■ —■—" ",,r Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICES. THE Genuine Silent Primus Cooking Stove 14s 6d, uses ordinary kerosene, also Primus Hot Plate 17s 6d, and Primus Iron Heater, 3s 6d.—Carson &Co. ; \1" ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan Drill ; guaranteed m good order, low price. For particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot. \\ ' ANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's Bicycle, good as new, very little used; must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. V\/ ANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grate * * a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOREY'S TERMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) F. W. MILLWARD, ... Licensee. THIS popular Hotel is now under new management as above, and offers special inducement to families and visitors desiring the comforts of a home in Christ church. The building is of brick and stone, and; the rooms are lofty and spacious. Night and day porters in attendance. Speight's Prize Ales on Draught. All Telegrams and Letters receive prompt attention. Telephone 795. ' Terms 8s per day; _32 2s per week. 7 230 J. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OF MEAT AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, _;peas, On Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations. Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188 CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd. Antigua Street, Christchur-h. CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES AND STOUT. , Forty Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all ihe principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 WANTED— Farmers and Employers requiring Married Couples, Plough men, Grooms, Gardeners, Shepherds, Dairy Hands; also Hotel Servants, to apply to McDonald, Manchester Street, Christ church. All orders promptly attended to. Miss Conway supplies female servants. 210 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, 124 Chertsey. ■■»"> Insure your life in the ; Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed ... ... £17,000*000; Most^liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pip ci Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. 6 28 LONDON BUTCHERY TANCRED, STREET. HAVING taken over the Business of the late Sam. E. Burnard; *b ti roß_ lst July, instant, I beg to inform all :■. my Friends, and Customers of the! late Pr oprietor, that I will carry 'on the Butoheiy Business in above Premises, and trust the support extended to me in the past will Im continued. Quality and punctuality guaranteed. Families waited on Daily. W. H. ROBINSON. 729 I SAY Friend : Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Boots ? Why, Met lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get good value at Mellor's. PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. THE Rapid Lightning Shirt Gloss—the only reliable shirt polish in the world. It is used by all tho leading laundresses in New Zealand. Try a tin, it will pay you. Sold by all the leading grocers. LOW Prices are not the only considera tion—quality must be there, or value is wanting. Mitchell & Tubneb are combining low prices with good quality at their Cleaning up Sale. Remnants and Oddments a specialty.—Mitchell and Tubneb. 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 Known—Best ammunition Depot in Ashburton is Hakdlby Bbos. PATT¥ Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. -. ; ■ ■ • HAT prize takera for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelt • _________ TRY the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers.