The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi No. 5772

Aphburton : Thursday, September 25, I^o2

Price - One Penny

Transports Commission.

KEPORT ON THE BRITANNIC. United Press Association—Hy Eleofcc Telegraph Wellington, Sept 23 The Transports Commission's report states with regard to the Britannic that the number of men on the ship was not in excess of the Transport Regulations and consequently whatever inconvenience may have been experienced by some of the men she was not overcrowded. Had the men been compelled to sling their hammocks properly and to sleep in them there wauld havo been greater comfort and fewer coin plaints of lack of accommodation, and prob ably less disease as sleeping on the troop deck on which men suffering from catarrh had been constantly spitting, may have had a tendency to accelerate the spread ot pneumonia. It would V -ye boen desir able that the transport should have been provided with better artificial venti lation. Most contradictory evidence was given about the condition of the fresh meat issued to the troopers, but the Commis sioners cannot believe that the meat was either bad in quality or in any way unfit for issue. As to tho hospital accommodation, the Commissioners state that the evidence shows that the men near the end of the voyage exhibited a disinclination to report themselves sick to the surgeons lest they might be prevented from getting^ ashore. Eleven men who were not in hospital the night before disembarkation were de tected and sent from the steamer to Somes Island. Of these -eleven men, five died. There is little doubt that the concealment of their condition was largely responsible for such a heavy death rate. The troops commenced the voyage under unfavourable circumstances. The details of the Tenth Contingent sent to join the Britannic at the last moment in troduced the germs of measles. The closely packed, decks, the weak ventilation and habits of fche men who had not the train | ing of regular troops to stand confinement, i all conduced to the development of the disease. The same conditions predisposed them to pneumonia, which following on the measles, produced a heavy death roll. None of the officers on board the Britannic are responsible for the details of the Tenth. Contingent being sent from camp where measles had been prevalent. The disci ; pline on the Britannic was as good if not i better than on any other transport return ing to New Zealand. Taking all the cir cumstances into' consideration, the Com missioners are of opinion that tie discipline was fully equal to the standard approved of by civilian public opinion in the colony, but it is essential to the well-being of New i Zealand troops and their proper efficiency, that a higher standard of discipline should be insisted on.

REPORT ON THE ORIENT.

With regard to the Orient, the Commis sioners deal chiefly with the subject of discipline on this ship, and report that there was a lax if not an almost entire absence of discipline on board ;the trans port. The 'tween decks, they, say, were defiled on occasions and nobody was pu nished for the offence. A portion of the 'tween decks was used as and stank like a urinal. The charge that the troopers had used disgusting .and insulting language ■with intent tliat it should reach the ears of their officers, the Commissioners fear was only too true, and not mevely o£ an ! occasional character, and as such conduob I was allowed to go unnoticed and un punished, the moral influence of the ma jority of non-commissioned officers must have been of the weakest character. In re veiwinsr the circumstances which may have I conduced to the absence of proper dis- c ipline on board the Orient, the Com missioners are isnaediately confronted with the fact that the .conditions under which the Ninth Continent was a parodied, em ployed and embarked at Durban for New Zealand, made proper discipline *. prac tical impossibility. Embodied about Ist February, 1002, it was employed only three days on trek and three days return ing to the standing camp, and its whole period of service practically concluded on embarkation at Durban on the 9th July. Many of the officers were new to their duties, strange to one another, unaccus tomed to command and the habit of dis cipline, and unable to instruct their non commissioned officers because they did not and could not know even their own duties, and most of the non-commissioned officers were inexperienced and nnqualifiod by pre wions training for their responsible posi itiosffi. As to the. accommodation, the report tstatea that while the Orient was fitted for 1254 men, there was only hammock accom modation for 1000/ The medical staff on the Orient As highly eulogised.

Itchiness of the Skin.

Ever have any irrit&tiqa /?,£ the skin. 'There are many forms of it, any .of them bad enough to tax your patience. Hemqip hoid a plague of the night, no rest for the sufferer -firoin this complaint. Eczemo, too ; liivee ; don J.fc sound dangerous, but th6y .cause niuoh pjisery to those unfortunate enough to be ttroubled with them. Doan's ■Ointment ;is a 'wonder* for any such trouble. No troublesome irritation of the skia can resist its soothing, healing in j nuenco. Lots of Ashburton people know

this. . ' Mrs Good, Cox Street, this town, Bays I Tain's Ointment is really very good. loan reessnmend this preparation, having used as a household remedy. It has proved splendid for pimples and rashes and alsom , the case of nettle rash. I find that it is .surprisiaglv soothing and allays irritation I <«£ the akfu'veiy quickly. I got this remedy 1 .at the Asbhurton Drag Co s in Last Street. 1 Ihoan's Oin^ent is splendid in all diseases ■of the skin. E6?ema, piles, hives, insect; bites, so res, cMMMfiS, etc. It is perfectly safe and yery effective.. ,,,, . . Doan's Ointment is s^djby all chemists and storekeepers at 3s per )pqf . (six.boxes 16s 6d) or will be posted on receipt ot pnca by the proprietors, Foster McCleunan.Co,, 16 Pitt Street, Sydney, N.S.'Wt- ■ ' :-



SHIPPING. Ti'HE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING i. 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. Tobs Final Port. about Paparoa* 6563 Wellington Oct. 4 Eimutaka 7765 Wellington Oct. 30 Tongariro 7661 — Nov. 27 Wakanui 5706 - - To follow Euapehu* 7705 — „ * Twin Screw. For further particulars'apply to FEIEDLANDEE BEOS., Ltd. |f«Ji i.i i ■ in i.i_ J I Ma———^ BHAW, SAVILL JAND^ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOE LONDON. ROYAL Mail Steamers, with superior accommodation for all classes of pas sengers, calling 1 at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Plymouth. Vessel, Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. Aotea 6364 A. Lowden Well'n Oct. 16 Karamea 6563 J. Burton — tefov.l3 ♦Athenic 12230 C Kempson Well'n Deo. 11 *Gothio 7755 W. Kidley — Waiwefa 6837 J. Stuart Well'n * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Pull particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BEOS. TINION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF U 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. Dunedin — 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 cided to do so, and am prepared to receive particulars of such, and my terms will be exceptionally easy— NO SALE, NO CHAEGE. 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 my ptompt and best attention. My Weekly Sale of Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, Furniture, etc., as usual, EVERY SATURDAY 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 Fruit 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 Agemcy 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, ASHBURTON. Notice of Removal. ME J. "ST BAIN, QURGEON DENTIST, Has Removed to Wardell's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES AND STOUT. Forty Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. * LWAYS in Stock.—A first \ V 7 Jpi class selection of Marble *~j L-< 1 and Granite Monuments. I ] Designs and estimates may be I 1 inspected at the establishment Xji of Mr John Wilson, Painter, *^ Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style. COOKING RANGES. T3ARNINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as open^fire. Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. TRY the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers.



LUfciNESsi NOTICES. For CYCLING SHOES, GO TO ! U. 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 GUARANTCED. INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1600 000 ! j AS already been added to Policies in £ 3 the Department. This is the Bonus Year And everyone now taking out a participa ting Policy will receive a substantial bonus at the end of the year. J. H. EICHAEDSON, Commissioner. J. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS 1 AGENT, | € AECADE, ASHBUKTON. I AM A BUYER OF ME A T 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 Ross' Antidote and Ointment The Great Herbal Remedy for Purifying the Blood. rtiHE following unsolicited Testimonial JL by a gentleman well known in Ash burton, speaks for itself : — Masterton, August 28,1901. Eoss Antidote Company, Dear Sirs, —I feel it my duty to give you this enclosed testimonial in favour of Eoss' Antidote for purifying the blood. I have been a great sufferer for many years from ulcerated stomach, indige&tion, 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 knows, one but yours and one day some eighteen months ago a gentleman came into the shop where I was employed. He remarked " Jack, you look very ill," and you may depend I was. He added, Will you take some medicine if I 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 j to my delight I began to get well, and after taking three large bottles I was a new j man, thanks to your great discovery. I j always keep it by me, and find a few doses occasionally keep me in perfect health, and I wish you the success with it that such a medicine merits. You can make what use you like of this. —I remain, yours, etc. J. H. Pauling, Masterton. May be obtained from Messes Fletcher Bros., and Shearman BROS./Ashburton. Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,000"000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most oconomical Management, twost Stringent Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe; Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. WARD AND CO.'S UNRIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English. WHY do we sell as many Boots as all the rest of the shops put together ? The answer is simple. We sell nothing but the Best of Goods, and our prices are by far the Cheapest.—Mellor's,Tancred street.



I BUSINESS NOTICES. New Zealand Insurance Com pany Established, 1859. Capital—One Million. THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality. Paid up Capital and Reserves, .£400,000' Fire and Marine Eisks, Also, Eisks on Growing Crops, Threshing Machines, &o, accepted at Lowest Current Bates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. FAT LAMBS AND • SHEEP. TO THE FARMERS OF ASHPURTON AND Surrounding District. "VTCTE Have pleasure to notify that] we will be BUYING- either by the head on the , farm, or at per 1b in the Factory, at TOP MARKET VALUES throughout the coming season. NICOLL BROS. ASHBUETON. MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. mHE BEST IN THE MAEKET. Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton —Messes Sheae man Beos. C. PANNELL, TAILOR AND MERCEE, 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, 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 description, and the LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTCHURCH. /"^ASH 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. FURTHER EVIDENCE. JAMES THOMPSON, Masterton, states ! that he has been cured of a long standing blood ailment, also running sore on the leg, by the use of Plantekoa Medicine and Ointment. Good for Thomp son. W. H. DEVONPORT, also of Masterton, was unable to wear his boots owing to broken chilblains, but his feet were quite healed with three applications of Plantekoa Ointment. Seems -wonderful, doesn't it. MRS J. ROW, Heatherlea, Levin, suffered from " nervous debility, extreme weakness, and other ailments incidental to my sex. One bottle effected complete cure." Plante koa the ladies friend. Do you suffer ? Plantekoa Remedies will Cure you. Plantekoa Medicine, Ointment and Soap obtainable from any leading chemist or storekeeper. J. JACKSON, East St, Agent ST. GEORG E JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. MAKE no mistake, Mellor's the shop where you get real good value, housands of pairs to pick from. HAVE you tried Mellob's new Ameri can boots they are simply wonderful, there is nothing to equal them in Ashbur ton



- BUSINESS NOTICES tCJ " " t!J? * O *? ■ SustsS nines ■ ■ 3 A Sweetmeat that is also nourishing and sustaining is always * acceptable alike to men, women, and children, particularly ' * < to those who cannot take nourishment in the usual forms ', * and shapes in which it is offered to them. , is rich in nutriment, and contains all the valuable elements £ i of the Cocoa Bean. t i j> < Sold Everywhere in Id., 3d. arjd 6d. Packets. I i ASK FOR | ] Eating Chocolate | SEED DANISH OATS ON HAND. /^ O I QnPTTKI f^ DONE ON FARMERS' VJ Jll 01111 lX ACCOUNT, CANTERBURY KQLLEK FLOOR MILLS COMPANY, D. WOOD, Manager. BELFAST AND FAIR FIELD ! FREEZING WORKS ARE THE BEST -TjTOE TURNIPS, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP SPECIAL MANURES are made to suit any kind of Soil or description of Crop. Samples ot soil analysed free of cost to Farmers using our Manure. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. If there is no agent in your district, send to the Office for Price List and Testimonials, CANTERBURY FROZEN ~MEAT AND DAIRY PROPUCE &&PQRT. COMPANY, LIMITED. P. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Cbriatchurch. SMOKE (INLY N E W VENUS. A PERFECT TOBACCO. --_ 30.000 mm _ § COOKING Ijy^ £-~j-*>^»fcJn _J^^^_l_^ In Use in the Colony. They burn Lignite /f^^l^_ ■»>■ True Coal, or Wood, up to 2ft 6in. iHfJ ■BBBmS Jjlj^h"^'*!^ With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he I m IfwYlDk^SHl open- Splendid Bread Bakers. With lift' IFK«TIInH^i <iifar^ilr» cas*; *ron or COPP Br boilers. The copper ll' 'ImHHMI If boilers are large and tin lined inside. I R 'BRSmmoU m^g^^^Uf^j Repairs are a minimum. Made in all I ■■■ HMMB.! sizes, single or double. High or low pres- Km BmmaJI3SSSSSmmZZS& Sold by all Ironmongers from whom WP^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^WW Catalogues can be obtained, or from the { makers, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin ILES' WILLIAM R. HYDE, Cantharides and Rosemary bubnett street, ashburton. FOR THE HAIR, (Next Ashburton Club), As used by Lady Ranfurly. "VST 11 °LES AL E and re! ;ail Tinware A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting J[» Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas- A. the Growth of the Hair and removing fitter Bellhanger Locksmith, Gunsmith, Scurf and Dandruff. »nd Wellsmker. Sole agent for Nicholas This is not a new preparation, but the Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. Proprietor being requested to put it within —— ~~ reach of everyone, has had it placed <j.» xt y ]?<arm<=.rc' Pn nnpra throughout New Zealand, and it can now l n<? iN L- rarmers UO-Opera be obtained locally from all Chemists, tive Association of Canter- Storekeepers, and Hairdressers, etc., or Kurt, r *.J direct from the Manufacturer—EDWAßD Durv > ILES, Ladies'and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, —— Princes Street, Dunedin. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from West Street, Ashburton. White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Geraldine. 8 128 T7WERY description of Merchandise and —— -Ci Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. CLAKIDGE'S STABLES, £Vw£ (Late McConnell s). Auction. Tancbed Street, Ashbtjbton. Amongst others we have the following , properties for Sale by Private Treaty. BEST accommodation and attention for Kyle District ... 1100 Acres Town and Country visitors. Mayfield ... 872 acres, leasehold Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed-" Mayfield ... 967 „ ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse Hackthorne ... 2440 „ lipping done. Ashburton Forks 140 „ F. P. CLARIDGE, Wheatstone ... 262 „ Proprietor. Rangitata ... ■ 650 „ Telephone No. 91. 687 Hinds ... 1800 „ 1 Hinds ... 1500 „ \T7 ANTED to sell, second-hand Colonial Coldstream ... 500 „ W Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy Coldstream ... 350 „] terms; guaranteed in good working order. |^ linS- „ — 595 „ For price and particulars apply W.Stonyer Westerfield ... 336 „ Implement Agent. Springburn ... 370 „ a — — Springburn ... 495 „ T F GIBSON Smoke New Venus ' ' Manaifer !



BUSINESS NOTICES. there's No Place Like - - - STRANGE'S ; For FURNITURE. "POSSESSING the Completest and most up-to-date Steam Furniture Factory in New Zealand, we are in a position to execute all orders for Furniture entrusted to us in the most satisfactory style. The Cheapest and the Best way to furnish is to patronise the actual Manufacturers, and obtain your Furniture from the Factory Direct. We furnish all kinds of Dwellings from basement to attic in any style desired, from the plain and homely to the costly and luxurious, and we are now constantly executing commissions (og Furniture received from all parts of the colony. Estimates and full particulars post free on application to any address. :o For Carpets, Carpet Squares, Floorcloths, Linoleums. Mats, Mattings, Curtains, Crockery, and Glass, &c, &c. We are unrivalled in New Zealand. All prices—and a practically unlimited choice of goods. We own Venetian Blind, Bedding, and Wire-Mattress Factories, and supply all these goods of the very first quality at very reasonable prices. - If you reside too far from Christchurch to come and see us, you should " Drop us a Line," and transact your business with us by letter. STKANGE & COMPANY, COMPLETE HOUSE FCENISHERS, CHRISTCHURCH.; By Hiding \ wm ||k>|\: %£jj&ji,<zj you free yourself from all Tyre troubles . l|ys| iKpsN Q &fj£f!si§ij!i*M and worries. . §? ?yi§ fISII Y^^fifcM These Durable Tyres can be relied i'lSclj Wp2?H %^jrh^ ''J on for Twelve Months' Hard Riding on all '■ WgxM IIS^A Hj"! classes and conditions of roads « h' '''/ BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. ' X\ ,J The Duaiop Pn'euaatlc Tyre Co. o! Aust. Ltd., m%M *&">,** - % I2S Liciiiteio Street, Christchursh. N."/. lli&il \ vVj v ,t Aud nt Alelbguriie, fcjoiH-j, AdtimUe, l'eitb,>iud Brisbane. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store, (The Well Known Boot Shop) XT AS just opened up a THOUSAND Pairs of the very latest American and English Boots and Shoes. Such a SPLENDID assortment has never before been seen, in Ash burton. They are just the class of Boot you require, something neat and preffcty, and every pair is GUARANTEED to give satisfaction. Remember that MELLOJR Sells HUNDREDS of Pairs of Boots and Shoes evwy week, that is the reason why he can Sell so much CHEAPER than any other Boot; Finn in Ashburton, * i NOW JS YOUR TIME TO BUY. We can supply you with any class of Boot you require. You get your pick from Thousands of Pairs at that well-known Boot Shop— . ; MELLOR'S .' j ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, PROPERTIES FOR SALE T HAVE FOB SALE — SEVERAL GOOD FARMS In the Ashburton County, > Amongst them being— . | ] 90 Acres, near Tinwald, improved 1936 Acres, Bankside, subdivided, veil 233 „ Mitcham TJoad, improved *"' watered, house of eight itooms, 3000  grass land, Lyndhurst stable, wool shed, etc 53 „ Carter's Terrace, extra heavy 140 Acres, Ashburton Forks, subdhnded land into 5 paddocks, hou*e, stable, and 476 „ Springburn, improvement, chaff house, well fenced and wate red. nearly new land good 962 Acres, Mount Hutt, good house ; vnd 200 Acres, Buccleuch, subdivided, house, stable woolshed stable; all in good order 404 Acres, Elgia, heavy and light lan d, 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, subdivided, well watered; house, 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, 1200 Acres, Doric, subdivided into eight stable, and granary paddocks ;12 stall stable and chaff 112 Acres, Hinds house, hut; all sown down in English 87 Acres, Alford Forest Road grass this year 80 Acres, Elgin 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, 550 Acres, Lauriston, well fenced, subdi woolshed, sheep yards, etc vided, land of good quality, stable, 4 545 Acres near Pendarves, subdivided, roomed house, thoroughly improved well watered, house, grain store, and 500 Acres, Westerfield all necessary outbuildings 495 Acres, Coldstream, Hinds 45 Acres, Tinwald 2100 Acres, Alford Forest, good sheep 512 Acres, Ruapuna, subdivided, well country watered, with house, stable, 'olack- 500 Acres, Lyndhurst, thoroughly im smith's shop proved 290 Acres, Winchmore, subdivided, house 520 Acres, Seaview, first-class agricultural of six rooms land with every improvement 169 Acres, Lismore Leasehold; house, 324 Acres, Highbank, Lease in perpetuity, stable chaff and trap house House, Stables, [and all necessary 1693 Acres, Rangitata improvements, 78 Acres, Elgin, well watered D. THOMAS, Ashburton i



The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest monevmalkers 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 catalogue . We sell on cash or time payments, and can give yoa real assistance when you need .it. The advice and help of our expert always .sb i your service. We keep the best $>f .e-yary.- •» thin for the poultry yard.—Advt. Worms undermine Children's Constitute ions. se Wade's Worm Fig s, Is baxes. Xf yo.u have Pneumatic Tyre 3 you must 1 have a reliable article, otherwise they are a constant source of annoyance. Consider ino- 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. —Advt. Never despair! Tie worst Cough or Cold will succumb to the influence of TUSSI CURA. Try it STANDISH AND PREECE Photographers under the Royal patronage oi the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio Hioh Street, Christchurch. Strange's Sample Rooms, Burnett street