INTERPROVINCIAL.

United Press Association—By Electric I Telegraph Wellington, October 29 The " Times," Bays the Minister of Lands hopes, as soon as convenient after the general election, to proceed to Auckland to I make arrangements for the proper sterilisa ! tion of imported bones. Several outbroaks of anthrax in the Auckland and Taranaki districts have been traced to fields manured with imported bones, and the urgent neces sity for making provision for their efficient sterilisation has been emphasised by the departmental officers and members of Parliament. Mr Gilruth states that unless steps are taken to cope with the trouble he can foresee in the not distant future the transformation of the Auckland district into such a hot bed of anthrax as can only be compared with the Cumberland district in Australia, and certain parts of Kussia and India. Invercargill Oct. 30 The Registrar oP Electors was charged with having wilfully neglected to remove names from the roll which he knew should be expunged. The case was adjourned till Saturday. Regarding the cable stating the probate of the Court of Chicago had ordered Pastor Dowie to repay .£IO,OOO to the heirs of Frederick Sutton, formerly of Southland, the local solicitors state that the bulk of j th 6 property is in New Zealand, and beyond the control of Dowie, and the rights, so far as this is concerned, will be decided, by the New Zealand Courts. The evidence taken in the Lake County Court of Illinois showed that Sutton had, for some time prior to his death, denied himself of food, and was in an exceedingly weak condition when he made his will, and bad to be held up in bed by several Dowieties when affixing hi 3 signature. The evidence also disclosed that Dowie kept in the back-ground, and certain of his followers acted in the matter.

The Twopenny Tube.

The making of a London "tube" railway is described by pen and photo in " Good Words." The writer gives an account of the work on the Baker Street and Waterloo Railway, which runs under tl © Thames. It is explained that boring is done by means of a shield exactly fitting the tunnel. This is pushed forward by hydraulic power, a few inches at a timo; and the workmen open one by oae the panels which compose it and shovel out the earth exposed by the aper ture. In hard soil the matter of excavation is easy enough, but in boring under the Thames water came freely through the gravel and to prevent this air waa driven at high pressure into the tube. The air in the tun nel was made three times a3 dense as ordina-* rily, and the result was that the incoming water was not only held at bay, but she air forcing its way out of the tube actually caused a commotion on the river surface, which, in one case, capsized a small boat. "At one spot, Regent Circus, the new line crosses tne track of the Central London Railway, passing above it so closely that only six inches of soil separate the sheath ings of the two tubes. Further south m Trafalgar Square excavations run near Nelson's column just out of reach of his lions. Very shortly, therefore, a portion of the ever increasing traffic that the great sailor has watched from his lofty pinnacle, surging every year more densely down the roaring thoroughfnres he overlooks, will be speeding swiftly and savely seventy feet below the base of his pedestal."

Americans and the Coronation.

The " New York Journal" had its Coro nation number, in which the great ceremony was described by Mr W..T. btead, Mr Max O'Rell, aud Mr Allan Dale. Ths latter writes in charaefceriatic American fashon as follows :-" Edward the Seventh success fully played his supreme role in the bar icai'ly maguiflcent circus in and around Westminster Abbey to-day. The most mo dern man of these most modern times let the twentieth cen'urygo hang itself aud lugged into Pierpont Morgan's own pet London all the ornate and exquisite sava gery of medievalism. No - comedian or tragedian revelling in the gift of versati lity could have done more nobly." The fol lowing description of the Pta'e Coa<.h is good: -" And then the star I The State Coach holding the King and Queen; was so ut terly gold that smoked glasses would have bsen comfortable. It simp'y tugged you back with a click to the good old times. It was large and ornate, but it didn't lum ber. It was like tho centre pioce in a gorgeous spectacle. No faiiy godmother ever pumpkined such a colossal beauty of a coach for any Cinderella, and as it came slowly along the sanded arena you felt almost afraid to look inside it. It was closed, but through the windows the King and Queen loomed up, all robe? and white. It was the first time I had ever seen the King attired otherwise than as the first gentleman of England." Speaking of His Majesty's robes and crown, the irreverent critic merely eays:—"lt is an impressive, if uncomfortable get-up, and the King is probably glad that he was born when it was not de rigueur."

The Downing Street Mono poly.

An American newspaper, one of the most popular weeklies, the Philadelphia "Even ing Post," writes thusplainly of the influence of the Cecil family in British politics: —Not till the retirement of the Marquis of Salisbury from the head of tbe Government in England was it fully realised, at least on this side of the water, how much of a family ! matter the Government of Great Britain may be made. When the old Marquis j walked about the State Office he could not move without bumping against a relative. A full list .of the name 3 and titles of his relatives in office would, if laid out in a straight line, reach from Westminister Hall to Buckingham Palace. When the Marquis had a birthday aai his relatives in office desired to wish him many happy re- i tiirnf, public business had to be entirely suspended. First of all came tho nephew who has succeeded him as Premier, Arthur James Balfour, Righfc Honourable, M.P., P. 0., F.A.S, D.L., Honourable L.L.D., etc., etc. When he took his full list of titles to the '< Palcice with him they had to be carried in a separate cab, like the flowers at a Tammany leader's funeral. Then, among others, there was Gerald William Balfour, another nep hew, Right Hon., M.P., President of the Board of Trade, and a few pecks of other titles. And the Mar.juis of Salisbury's own son and heir was another of the relatives chosen for the responsibilities, high salaries, and wide influence of public life ; James Edward Hubert Gascoyne Cecil, Viscount Cran borne. Viscount Cranborne is incidentally 'Chairman of the Church Parliamentary, Committee," and "Lieutenant-Colonel of the 4th Battalion of the Bedfords Begi nient." William Waldegrave Palmer, Earl of Sel borne, married a daughter of the old Mar quis, and he found that, by thus coming into the family, he became a son-in-office as well as a. son-in-law, for he was made First Lord of the A dmiralty. He is a Colonel of Militia, and also an M.P., an L.U., etc. What a frantic shout would go up if Sec retary of State Hay should have a son pub in charge cf the PosfcOffice, a nephew placed in power as Secreiary of War, a cousin given the portfolio of the Interior, and a son-in-law placed in charge of the Depart ment of Agriculture. It is altogether un imaginable ; the possibility is unbelievable with us; and yet that is precisely the kind of tiring that Great Britain does-Great Britain that is apt to poke her finger at us on account of what she calls the power of our politicians. When the King was ill and'helpless, the Salisbury family held Great Britain iv a J.P. Morgan-like grip.

THE ASHBURTON .GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 19 02

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Eobket BEtL, afe his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. FRIDAY, October 31, 1902,



Coughs "and' Colds are aeiiou3, They quite often . lend to worse. They creep i along co gradually, but so siKtly, that ihay become i . ( serious iilness—consumption —before you realize it. A covsj;h is the 3ced of consump tion. Croup is a cold's half brother—it is caused by cold, nnd many a little life has . passed avray by it because the \ proper rome'dy was aot&t hand, i <f Gives relief at once. It does this \ *» by cutting the phlegm and healing p > irritated lung and throat surfaces. | \ Every mother should see that it is C X always in the house. Don't wait / T till you need it—that may be too \ { late. Get a bottle from your J V chemist to-day. It does not con- \ s tain any opium or other dangerous C V narcotics and is perfqptly safe and / / good for all ages. \ J Lane's Emulsion at all chemists J . \ and stores. Price 2/6 and 4/6- \ \ " It's famous " right throughout C V the colony. * © 23 C BUSINESS NOTICES. MITCHELL, PHOTOGRAPHER, Burnett St INVITES the residents of Ashburton and the surrounding districts to inspect the new Photographs on exhibition at his Studio, Burnett Street, on and after FRIDAY. 31st inst. To meet the increasing demand for a well-finished Enlargement afc a moderate price I hare decided to supply fora short period 1 dozsn Highly Finished Cabinet Photos & OneMatoline Enlarge ment for 15s. Note.—Specimens will be exhibited in Vestibule. Best work guaranteed. 10 285 CHARLES BEECH, TANCEED 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—Bermaline. 8 209 SPRING Wanted to Buy, In any quantity, QECOND-HAND FURNITURE. Homes visited and estimates given. AU business strictly private and confidential Apply by letter or otherwise to GEORGE SMITH, FURNITURE DEALER, 7 90 Arcade Building. Don't Forget ft O Call at ABGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, ") NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and C on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Westport and Noweastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to Fob CYCLING SHOES, GO TO 11. Pannell, Bootmaker and Importer, BO and 95, Manchester Street, Christchnrch. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock. "Write for instructions for self measurement 3TT GTJARANTCED. ™ JOHN~OLSEN~ Melrose Dairy, Hampstead, WISHES to notify to the inhabitants of Ashburton that he has erected a substantial dairy brick, with all the latest appliances, for the . clarification, pasteurizeing, and cooling of milk. Just the kind of milk for the weakest of invalids and most delicate children, and a milk that everybody ought to use. Unpasteurised milk supplied from Novem ber Ist and until machinery fitted up. Families waited on. Wanted regular supplies of milk delivered at Melrose Dairy. 10 244 ttOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Haycock Street. VARICOSE VEINS CURED. Plantekoa Again Victorious mHE Ointment this time, but the same JL result-completely cured. The re markable healing properties of these wonderful plants that form the basis of this modern remedy are felt just the same ■whether applied externally in the form of tb* Ointment and Soap, or taken internally in the form of Plantekoa. To use an everyday expression, "I never saw any thing like it." Read this letter :— Holly-road, St. Albans, Chrietrhurch, Ist October, 1902. Dear Sirs,—l wish to testify to the bene fit r have received by using your Plantekoa Ointment. For months I have suffered with VARICOSE VEINS (BROKEN), and have tried many remedies, but without success. I got two tins of your Plantekoa Ointment, and have not had occasion to use it all, as I am pleased to say I am now COMPLE I Jib y. CURED, thanks to Plantekoa. I cannot speak too highly in praise of this wonderful remedy, and have recommended it to my "publish this note so that other sufferers may be benefited. Yours very truly, may ue uw ANNIE WOODHAM. Ask your Chemist or Grocer for it. Take no substitute. Remember the Name, and remember it CURES. J. JACKSON, East St, Agent. Smoke New Venus



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



I T, Bullock ' FOR SALE. Building Sites, Cottage Properties, etc, £150. —1 acre, with cottage of 4 rooms, etc. j ,£l3o.—Nice building site near the Wakanui Creek, good land ; partly planted, la. 2r. 2Cp. * £53. —i aore section in Cox Street, good land, nice site for a house. .£l3O. - i acre, with 4 roomed Cottage and other buildings. £325.-1 rood 20 perches, Hampstead, with almost new 4 roomed Dwelling House and Scullery, and cottage of 4 rooms. Good land, garden planted with fruit trees, etc. The two properties £325. Liberal terms. £146.— 1 acre good land, partly planted with fruit trees, fronting continuation of Moore Street, with Cottage. £2.30.—5 a. Or. 20p., Princes Street, Netherby. £22 10s.—Town Section, i acre, fronting the East Belt. d£26B.—f acre, with Dwelling of 5 rooms and other buildings. £30.—i acre, Aitken Street. .£55.—2§ acres, divided into a number of building allotments, Waterton Township. £55 per acre.—2| acres surveyed into £ acres, first-class land, fronting Meleombe Street, Tinwuld. £100— i acre good land, Tancred Street; first-class site for a house. Also a number of building allotments opposite the Woollen Factory. Building allotments in Tinwald, Fairton, and Hampstead. Full particulars furnished on application T. BULLOCK i .- , ■ ■ I TO LET, AT A LOW RENTAL. ] QHOPS and Premises in Triangle Build >O ings, fronting the Wakanui Road, and near tho Post Office and Railway Station. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, OR FOR SALE. COTTAGE and half-an-acre situated in Princes Street, Netherby. T. BULLOCK, Agent. to "let at a low rental. PREMISES in Moore Street, now occu pied by Mr T. Tully. Possession can be given in a week. T. BULLOCK, Agent. BUSINESS NOTICES. wanted' known THAT I have been appointed AGENT FOE \ Alassey-Harris Bicycles I in Ashburton and District By strict attention to business and civility, I hope to receive a fair^share of public patronage. | Yours truly, - J. GORDON, INTIMATION. STRANGE and Co., Ashburton, invite Customers to place their Show orders early to avoid disappointment. Our list for Dressmaking and Tailoring is fast filling. Smartly trimmed hats in stock, also sun shades and pretty Collarettes. For a smart fitting pair of shoes go to Strange's. For valuo there is no place like Stranger. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. ITpVERY description of Merchandise and JDi Farmers' Requisites afc lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction.- We have just received new season's supply of WOOLSACKS (in all sizes), SEAMING | TWINES, MANURES, TURNIP AND RAPE SEEDS. Clients are requested to book their re quirements as early as possible to avoid disappointment, and we also advise your making personal enquiry re prices before promising orders elsewhere. T. F. GIBSON Manager WOOI,, WOOL. T F not already a staunch client of ours _I_ we hope you soon will be. We want your business. We assert that every man should adhere to his own trade, as one cannot successfully cope with ten or twelve different classes of business. If he attempts it someone's interests must suffer. Our business is the STOCK AND WOOL BUSINESS. We have been brought up to it, and it is well known that we are Experts. We do not care what other firms do. We assert that we can show better averages than anyone else. Do not be led away or coerced into the belief that anyone can sell—such is not the case. Firstly—A man must be a judge of what he is selling. Secondly—He must be in touch with values. ! Thirdly—He must have the confidence of the buyers. Fourthly—He must have discretionary ability. Fifthly—He must be capable of advising his clients. Finally—We assert that you cannot make an auctioneer. It is a gift, and good men are not procurable. Do not run away with the idea that any one can sell. Our experience is that per haps it is all very well on a, rising market, but all markets are not rising ones, and the very one to which your consignment may como forward might be a weak one, and you may lose enough on that sale to amply justify your securing the services of the best man. We look after all consignments as though they were our own, our clients being our first and only consideration. You can rely upon prompt payments, personal supervision, caretul valuations, and no sacrifices, therefore hesitate no longer, send your consignments to 11. MATSON and Co., Addington. Ashburton representative— David Thomas. Wool Packs, Grain Sacks, Twine, Berger's Branding Compound supplied at lowest current rates. Cash advances made against the Growing Clip either for Lecal Sale or Shipment up to any amount. We are the local Agents for Messrs H j ! Dawson and Co., W.ocl Brokers, London. H.- MATSON AND CO. . IF you want real good Boots then try Mellor's, the cheapest Shop in Ash buxfcon.



BUSINESS NOTICES. OUR FIRST CONSIGNMENTS ■ OF SPRING : : : : GOODS Are Now Opened —so:-— new in every department, our Prints being especially attractive. '■'• 2000 Yards at 4|d per yard, and warranted fast colors One Shilling in the Pound Discount allowed on all Cash Purchases ASH BURTON DRAPERY CO, TRY H. P. MADDEN £FOR Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, Genoa Cake, Sultana Cake Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, Etc, Etc. A choice assortment always on hand. YOUR'E A =" DAISY,"— rTIKAT'S what everyone says about the : EASY ROAD CART : THAT Messrs Morrow, Bassett & Co Are now Showing at their ASHBURTON BRANCH, WILLS St. Call early to order as they Sell like Hot-cross Buns on a Good Friday Morning. Morrow, Bassett AND CO., Wills Street, Ashburton. ;M. PRIEST, Manager. ASHBURTON NURSERY. "TTAVING taken over the above old established Business, lately carried on by Mb Thomas Scaly, we trust by strict attention to business to merit a contin uance of the liberal support accorded to him m the past. G. and €. CLARK, NURSERYMEN, ASHBURTON. Ashburton, Nursery, 11th October, 1902. HALMA'S STUDIOS, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. f"|NE DOZEN CABINET PHOTO GRAPHS and ONE ERLARGEMENT FOR 15S. See Specimens at Studio. Note—No Canvassers ; No Coupons ;. therefore we can give you the best possible satisfaction. Proofs shown, and the best work guaranteed. ~~ H. A. FLOWERJ Hairdresser and Tobacconist, EAST STREET. A CHOICE Assortment of G.8.D., Loewe, and other makes of Pipes in stock. Cigarette Holders, Touches, Pocket Knives, Hair Brushes and Combs, in endless varieties- Slazenger's Tennis Balls and Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15 for 6d. Hairdressiug, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWER, (late F Clark's) Tobacconist. Removal Cheap Boot Sale. THOMAS YOUNG WISHES to remind his numerous friends and the public that he has removed to the shop lately occupied by Mr Notes, in East Street, next to the Bank of New Zealand, where he will continue his Boot Sale until the 10th of November. Two shillings in the Pound off all sales for cash. Why do you go about in pain when you can get your Boots made at T. Young to fit your feet. Repairing done with despatch. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot' Shop. East Street, Ashburton. Smoke New Venus



■ BUSINESS NOTICES. FURNITURE SALE. ■|-N CONSEQUENCE OF OUR RECENT LOSS BY FIRE • ——WE WANT MONEY, bo have determined to sell the whole of our large stocks of Household Furnishings at great reductions, (Regardless of Cost.) A numler of .slightly damaged articles at your own price.! ■mmmm mvmniHMi Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom Sets, Jugs, Vases, Orna i . ments, Etc., (almost given away.) vfocKerv and Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Rugs, iMats, Bedsteads, Bed ding, Chairs, Drawing Room and Dining Room Suites, Glassware. Couches, etc., all reduced. y a an fact no reasonable offer will be refused.) A lot of Bamboo Poles and Blind v ' Rollers at Half Price, T. H. UIN DRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Etc.. Tancred Street. Old premises next Building Society Office, and at new Hall, next Claridge's Stables. WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 "W TE Shall be represented at the Christchurch and Timaru Auction Snle3, and^have made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent on to either Christohurch or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool 'direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows — If intended for sale at Christchurch :-Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for Sale at Timaru :—Mill and Company's Siding, Timaru. If intended for sale at Ashburton :—Friedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at Lowest Rates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows :— Christchurch. Timaru. November 20th, 1902. December 3rd, 1902. December 11th, 1902. January 13th, 1903. January 16th, 1903. February 25th, 1903. February 19th, 1903. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. EASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Beautiful Model Hats and Bonnets, from London and Paris, Greatly admired by delighted purchasers. i Ladies' Eton and Russian Jackets Lovely Silk Mantles, beautifully trimmed. ! Charming Silk Blouses Silk Underskirts—all shades Lace Collarettes —very stylish. Silk and Kid Gloves—all sizes and makes Corsets, C.B. and P.D., just opened. Dress Muslin and Wool Fabrics, the latest styles. Also Prints and Mercuise Satin. New Goods of all kinds just opened, ex Paparoa. Requirements for Dressmaking and Millinery Should be placed early, as the orders are pouring m. Appointed Sole Agent for the sale of Model Patterns and • the " New Idea " Journal, to whom all subscriptions may be paid. Support Local Industry. Opening a large assortment of Ashburton Tweeds and Blankets A. N D iC~E"W 011 R. WOOL. WOOL_ WOOF,. I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placedin my hands for sale, either in Ashburton Christchurch, Timaru, or for Shipment. This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been, fixed as under, viz :— CHRISTCHURCH— TIMARU— NOVEMBER 20th, 1902. DECEMBER 3rd, 1902 DECEMBER 11th, 1902. JANUARY 13th, 1903 JANUARY 16th, 1903. FEBRUARY 19th, 1903. FEBRUARY 25th, 1903 I shall be represented both at Christchurch and Timaru WOOL FOR CHRISTCHURCH to be consigned—MATSON AND CO., Addington, account D. Thomas. WOOL FOR TIMARU to be consigned—N.Z. Loau and Mercantile Company's Siding, Timaru, account D. Thomas. Wool Packs, and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Market Kates. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. : PUFeTFEDS, : I HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plenfc south of the Line, and I now ask Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am prepared to Clean for Farmers any description of SEEDS OR GRAIN, And will guarantee to give them satisfaction I can supply BEST RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BEST CLOVERS, (dressed by own machines), the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. AIso—HURST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil, etc I). T H O M AS, ASHBURTON.



- BUSINESS NOTICES. 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, 897 ' Ashburton BAKiOR BHOS. 1 Complete F liar»lgdbLlii|gv/ ■ TITO O fKRUMikKXIR S§. FOE WATCHES, CLOCKS', JEWELLEEY, . SILVEE AND ELECTEO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO a. jesson, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Asbburton. —Repairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. COALS! COALS COALS MOUNT SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL \ IS NOW IN THE MARKET. npHIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every JL Householder should Bave 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 I TEY IT ! TEY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price —17s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street ' Ashburton. ~ MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony ME J. GILLIES- Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10152 H. McSHERRY, "DARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. Gentlemen, For the best value in up-to-date Goods, TEYJ ' Havelock Street. TO Those about to marry, and to those already married. Study economy by purchasing your furniture at W. & M. Baker's Warehouse, Havelock Street. Just received, a consignment of Wicker Chairs in latest shapes and designs; also Bamboo Tables. In stock all kinds of bed- I steads and bedding; Suits of drawing and dining-room furniture made to order at j moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLEE, &c. "OEGISTEEED 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 does not fail in any point. Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. TANCEED STEEET, Next Hall, Her balist. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BUENETT STEEET, ASHBUETON. (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhaager, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball BeariDg Windmill. I Only this season's Tweeds sold. Mil & I TAjLljO-Kfe* STEEET. MANNING &COS NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUAETS AND PINTS. mHE BEST IN THE MAEKET. X Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messes Shear man Bros. r f i v v tue JU I LJ I BEST IS THE Qrp a F> |H I I USTS NO OTEEH Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepeis throughout the colony. fcmoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICES 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; average marks gained, 94 per cent. —:M)TICE.= k LL PEESONSABOUT TO : Paint or Decorate : THEIE HOUSES i Should consult a Legitimate Tradesman To ensure the best results enquire of— J. L. HIOGS, Tanored Street. Signwriting a Specialty. Ii you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere "¥T|TE have the pleasure to notify our Clients that re are now in the position to supply them with these celebrated Fertilisers at— £4 12s 6d per ton on Trucks at Islington and Smithfield. Results Prove that they are the Best & Cheapest to use. QUALITY AND ANALYSIS EEMAIN AS BEFORE.- ~- Islington Clients have won the Highest Honours at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations for Eoots and Grain exhibited at; their Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions. NJCOLL BROS. DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBUETON. NEW SPEING GOODS now showing. New Prints, New Blousings, New Dress Materials, and a general assortment of New Lines in each department. Cash Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound off all purchases from ninepence worth upwards, at H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, East street WANTED Known—That we are sole agents for the N;Z. Acetylene Gas lighting Company. Carbide quoted in lib to 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylene Lighting.—Hardley Bros. 10102 BEING your Lawn Mowers. We grind them true in the lathe. We did about thirty last year. Mowers sent for and delivered same day.—Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street. ANTED KNOWN — Farmers* Good Shooter Boots only 10s 6d. Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. WISE Fathers and Mothers if you want to save money buy your Boys' and Girls' School Boots at Melloe's Zaalandia Boot Store. WE'VE got it; if not in stock, we'll get it; if not made, we'll make it. Anything in Cycle, Lawn Mower, and light machine parts, and Repairs, you can get at the Eclipse Cycle Co.'s, Tanored Street, Ashburton. IT PAYS, it pays to buy your: Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Good Bluchers 5s lid. WHY not try Memor's Zealandia Boot Store for Boots and Shoes. Great value at Mellor's. WANTED KNOWN.—That J, Moison will give a good discount for one month, being over-stocked, and to make room for summer Boots and Shoes, which are arriving shortly of all the beat English, American, and Colonial makes. As usual, J. M. does the best repairs, and at once; uses nothing but the very best sold leather. Next Courthouse; Ashburton. SEED Sowers on hire or purchase j also new stock of all varieties of Mangel, Carrot, Turnip, and general Garden and Farm Seeds—Cabson and Co. JUST fancy Mellor is Selling his Boots and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton.. _ , . ; — —- WANTED Known—Better value, than ever in Boots at'Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. - WANTED Known"^Special Value 'in Boots and Shoes at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. JUST landed ex '• Delphic " and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchurch prices.-— Carson and Co HENEYGAENEE, late Woollen Mills, gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching andMilsom's, West Street. Give him a trial._ 98 PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin