The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. No. 5724

Ashburtou : Wednesday, July 30, 1902

Price - One Penny

London "Punch" on Mr Seddon.

Mr "Punch/of London, has been pleased to make merry at the expense of Mr Sed • ion, in his " Notes and Queries." In reply to an enquirer as to the meaning or "the term " Seddonism," he publishes the fol ' lowing:—"A Seddonism was the term ap plied to the obiter dicta of one Seddoc, a N&w Zealand chieftain jind fire-eater in the reign of Edward the Seventh. Seddon made a tour of the world at the time of that Monarch's Coronation, dressed in native costume, hurling the boomerang on the slightest provocation, and uttering ter rifying battle-cries, the most intelligible of which were ' All for Joe,' ' Unconditional Surrender/ and' Maoriland, my Maoriland.' —John Winks. Surely Seddon, who gave his name to these tropical flowers of speech, was the same satrap who encountered King Lewanika, of Barotseland, in the Green Park, during the Coronation procession. The quarrel grew out of a question of pre cedence. Lewanika was armed with, his trusty Gambella, Seddon made vigorou* play with the jawbone of a prime cold storage Canterbury ram. During the fifteenth round they were stopped by Lord Highbury—then Mr Joseph Chamberlain— and moved in separate ambulances to the Colonial Office.—H.P."

What do Soldiers Think of the Kilt?

[A NUISANCE IN THE FIELD.

"Where do those correspondents who send home such extraordinary despatches Iroai South Africa get their information from?" is a question which often arises to the lips of those who, like the writer, hare some personal knowledge of the subject. It may be surmised that a good many of their " facts " are based upon a casual convefe* sation with a staff officer, and the rest sup plied from the resources of a fertile imagi nation. ■ . ■

Certainly it is astounding to me to hear that intense resentment has been provoked among the regiments involved by the decision to.do away with the kilt as a part of the fighting kit of the Highland regi ments. "Gallant members" at home be longing to the clans will doubtless tell us that to take away the Higlandman's kilt 11 to rob him of his esprit de corps, to destroy his spirit, to despoil him of his selfrrespeet.

Well, that is the sorriest nonsense. As a part of tho parade dre-s the kilt is all right, but almosb every member of a itighland regiment to whom I spoke on the subject while in South Africa said that the kilt was an abjectived nuisance in the field. It was all right to march in, they' said, and th«re its merits ended. But when it came to lying down for hours under a burning sun, and having the sldn of one's leg lite rally scorched off—well, then a pair of " trews '■' would have been very grateful and comforting, ,

On more than one occasion men were so badly burned by the sun in this way as to become quite incapacitated for the time, and indeed it is not improbable that spine men, owing to tihe prolonged' effect of a 'blazing sun upon the tendons, may have beo.n partially lamed for life.' Then when ifc came to marching through sand (and, remember, a man would sometimes have to KO for weeks without a bath, or'an adequate wash , ;md among 1 scrub, and getbing ove? ijarboft wire and the like, the merits of the kiiti were by no means apparent.

4s for tha statement that has been made about wearers of the kilt suffering less than their fellows from abdominal complaints owing to the extra protection afforded— might one aslc what particular abdominal complaints are referred to ?- we have always been told that enteric and dysentery were due to errors of food, or drink—to the presence of a specific microbe, in short. Of course peritonitis may be caused by cold and exposure, but lam not si ware that a verj large number of troops hay« suffered from that complaint.

lN ro, the whole thing is absurd, and I for one do not believe that any great number of men in ihe Highland regiments would object to a change which not only would make for their comfort and welfare in the field but would also render them less con spicuous targets for an enemy's fire.— " E. W. L.," in tha "Westminster Gazette. 1'



SHIPPING. mHB NEW ZEALAND SHIPPINC JL 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. Toias Final Port. about Ruapehu* 7705 Wellington Aug. 2 Rakaia 5628 — Aug. 8 Whakafne 5715 Sept. 11 Wakanui 5706 — To follow Paparoa* 6563 —  * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. BHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. BOYAL Mail Steamers, with superior accommodation for all classes of pas sengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Plymouth. __ Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. Delphic 8273 J. Breen Well'nJuly26 *Mamari 3583 A. Banks — July 26 •Gothic 7755 W. Kidley — Augl4 Waiwera 6837 J. Stuart — Aug2B Tokomaru 6238 J. Maxwell] — * Twin Screw, fNo passengers earned Pull particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BROS. TfNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF ! ) NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under: — For Wesfcport 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 j reference should therefore be made to Chrißtchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For furtther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, 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 CHARGE. I have several Town and Suburban Pro perties on my books, which I will be pleased to receive offers for, and all business in this direction will receive 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 Agency Company. '" Pianos and Organs on time payments from 20s per month. I have also several second hand Instru ments on hand, cheap. HENRY STEPHENSON, Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBURTON. Notice of Removal. MR J. IT BAIN, QURGJEON DENTIST, Has Removed to Warden's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. tA LWAYS in Stock.—A first: J\. class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments. , Designs and estimates may be inspected at the establishment «£«^ of Mr John Wilson, Painter, Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style. ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. ME A. WBHTAKER, late manager of Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience. Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton River' COOKING RANGES. BARNINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no^setting, Can be used as open'fire. Ask Foe The , IMPROVED ZEALANDIA.!



j BUSINESS NOTICSe? 3- J. FLOATING KIDNEY, DISORDERED LIVER, CHRONIC INDIGESTION, i. NEURALGIA IN THE SIDE AND BACK , MR ERNEST A. CLEMENT, of the Taiti, who is in the employ of the Hutt County Council, relates his most remarkable case as follows :—" To Proprie " tor Plantekoa. Sir,—l feel it my duty both ' to you and also suffering humanity to make ] known the benefit I have derived from the use of Plantekoa. I have been under treat ment for years for my kidneys, liver, and chronic indigestion. Under examination the Doctors thought I had a float ing kidney, and prescribed medicines and lotions for treatment, and in fact I have iodine and other things in the house now that weie supplied to paint my back. In addition to the complaint men tioned I used to suffer at times most ex cruciating pains from neuralgia in the side and back. Beside the doctor's treatment I have triod almost countless Patent Medi cines in the effort to get relief. I can honestly say that Plantekoa has made a new man of me, has cured the ailments above referred to, and I am now enjoying better health than I have done for years. Any further information will be gladly furnished if desired. I wish to say also that Plantekoa Ointment has proved a wonderful friend to me. About six years ago after playing in a foot ball match my body became covered with pimples, which turned to chronic eczema. During those years I cannot describe the suffering caused nor yet count the number of ointments and the like that I tried to relieve this terrible complaint. When I used to perspire at my work, the smarting, itching, and yet burning irritation would nearly drive me crazy. I have USED PLANTEKOA OINTMENT with result that I have not the slighest trace of the complaint left, and my skin is as clear as that of a little child. While in a very heated condition I put on another Footballer's jersey in mistake for my own, I do not know if that had anything to do with starting my complaint, but a singular fact was that the irritation commenced at that time, and covered my body, arms and < neck, while my face, legs, and hands were I free. Suffice to say that whatever way it came Plantekoa has cured it completely. It will be seen by my letter that I have had my share of suffering, and really the con dition I have been in life was not worth living. After my experience PLANTEKOA STANDS WITHOUT A RIVAL." Ask ycur Chemist or Storekeeper for it. Full particulars and testimonials on ap plication to PLANTEKOA PROPRIETARY, Wellington. WANTED KNOWN—That for Real Good Winter Boots and Shoes, at Reasonable Prices, call at J. Moison, for, as in the past, J. M. still maintains, and would not forfeit, that grand reputation he has held and still holds, not by nonsensical talk, but his Boots have at all times stood the test, and are the best proof of his success. Repairing done.al once. Best Sole Leather used. —Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton. i #%#ljytsl nil 1 ' n oas J^ W8 <&W For _ _, CYCLIjNG SHOES, GO TO H. Pannell, Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christehurch. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS, And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock. Write for instructions for self measurement FIT GUARANTCED, Ross' Antidote and Ointment The Great Herbal Remedy for Purifying the Blood. ffIHE following unsolicited Testimonial J_ by a gentleman well known in Ash burton, speaks for itself : — Masterton, August 28,1901. Ross Antidote Company, Dear Sirs,—l feel it my duty to give you this enclosed testimonial in favour of Ross' Antidote for purifying the blood. I have been a great sufferer for many years from ulcerated stomach, mdige&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 known one but yours and one day some eighteen months ago a gentleman came into the shop where I was employed. H" remarked "Jack, you look very ill," fl^d yoU may depend I was. He added, Will you take some medicine if I procure it; I replied, I will take anything. He brought me a bottle of your Antidote, and I took it accordingly as directed, and to my delight I began to get well, and after taking three large bottles I was a new man, thanks to your great discovery. I 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. WARD AKD CO.'S I UNRIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English.



BUSINESS NOTICES. New Zealand Insurance Com pany : I Established, 1859. c Capital—One Million. ■t npHE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial ■ _I_ Company. a Noted for Promptness and Liberality' B Paid up Capital and Reserves, : .£400,000' I 1 Fire and Marine Risks, Also, b Risks on Growing Crops. i Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at r Lowest Current Rates. ; NICOLL BROS, Agents. ; FAT LAMBS AND TO THE FARMERS OF ASHRURTON AND Surrounding District. < 'ifTE Have pleasure to notify that we will be BUYING either by the head on the farm, or at per lb in the Factory, at TOP MARKET VALUES throughout the coming season. NICOLL BROS. ASHBURTON. T. H. UNDRILL E. UnDRILL T. H. UNDRILL & CO. EURNISHING UNDERTAKERS AND EMBALMERS TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths in stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTCHURCH. i^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. C. PANNELL. TAILOR AND MERCER, 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, TTAS 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. MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. mHE BEST IN THE MARKET. ™ Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton —Messrs Shear man Beos. LJ ILi I BKS* j is the pnn a T>/"iO BEST D I Atiijtl USB NO OTfiEi* Procurable from all Grocers and Store-1 keepeis throughout the colony. | TTTTHAT prize takers for pastry use • V V Patty Pan baking powder, the great novelt



BUSINESS NOTICES. MONSTER =CLEARING SALE.= i Previous to Stocktaking. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Immense Reductions in Every Department. Ladies' Dress Goods Is, formerly 1 s 11 d per yard < One Lot of Dress Garments half price Ladies' Fur Top Kid Gloves 2s lid, formerly 4s 6d 20 Ladies' Tan and leather Kid Gloves Is 9d, formerly 2s 6d Ladies' Stockings Is per pair Ladies' Corsets from Is lid, all sizes , The Celebrated W. 8., all sizes, reduced Men's Hats Is each Men's Suits 23s 6d, formerly 31s 6d Waterproof Coats 25s upwards Ladies' Shoes from 5s 9d. Men's Boots 9s 6d, 11s 9d, 12s 6d Best Colonial White Blankets 17s 6d Best Eider Down Quilts from 18s lid • Kapoo Quilts, full size, 10s each Dressmaking and Tailoring Prices strictly Moderate ANDRE W ORR. 1 1 • 30000 if/CD f-c-^-^^c:^ ■881 JLtiiiA iXEip ■„..,,,.1 »—wwjg In Use in the Colony. They burn Lignite I isF^ ]f"'**°T iru;*i^f~^^^^Si^r^f Tt\xe Coal, or Wood, up to 2ft 6in. IJL! *^fcS>f i *^C2i k3 Se"fcti-n £ Reauired. I €51 MsiNlPw P1 (•/"'sll-ta. ■ Ipf With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he 111 KSFi yf^S^^* B I open> s Plßndid Bread Bakers. With 111 Sl!^**"J «#«>«««**% U cask *ron or cOPPer boilers. The copper I | 1 hESliff *Q%^ |3| boilers are large and tin lined inside. I is-Jl 11■■■illi ■» jf^ Repairs are a minimum. Made in all | laa^ \Z@>s I sizes, single or double. High or low pres fcgpaßl---^"^ sure boilers. ' Sold by all Ironmongers from whom ■■■ Catalogues can be obtained, or from the H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin.



W ■<■: AH X CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT OFFICE IN AROAt'E. Open TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS CORK SACKS SUPPLIED. (O O TCT FTVIO DONS ON FARMERS 1 Iji i1 b I 11M UT A,. COONT. CANTERBURY EOLLEB FLOUK SKILLS COMPANY, D. WOOD, Manager. I Madam, do you love | I your children?" I ♦!♦ —Shakespeare. «§» ♦*♦ ♦;♦ «|* Then your first care will be to provide them with y *$* • a reliable food for their proper growth and *»* ♦*, nourishment during their childhood. The best A ♦|> food that can be obtained is <|« I AULSEBROOK'S f I MILK ARROWROOT I I BISCUITS I £ # Fed regularly on these Strengthening Biscuits, *t* ♦*♦ your children will grow up healthy and happy. «|« I SOLD EVERYWHERE. 1 j f £ for tyilk J\m>wroot Biscuits £ BELFAST AND FAIKFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T7JOR TUENIPS, EAPE, "WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP SPECIAL MANUEES are made to suit any kind of Soil or description of Crop. Samples 01 soil analysed free of cost to Farmers using our Manure. For the present season an all round reduction in price of 7s 6d per Ton has been made, SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. If there is no agent in your district, send to the Office for Price List and Testimonials. OAHTEBBUBY FBO7/RB MEAT AND DAIRY PBOPUCE SXPOB'J" COMPANY, LIMITED F. "WAYMOTJTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Christchurch. SMOKE ONLY .N E W V EIU S. A PEBPECT TOBaCO.



___ BUSINESS NOTICES A Free Trip to ■'■'hristchurch and BACK!! ■ A TEMPTING OF PEE. rpo tha of Ashburton and Surrounding Districts. Everybody in Ashburton and thereabouts will be glad to, know -. bIBANGB'S tti-eat Aunual : Stock-Taking Sale NOW ON. WhileSthis Colossal Sale 'Continues HUNDREDS UPON HUNDREDS of TEMPTING BARGAINS will be obtainable in the following (andfinnumerable other) Lines :— SMART MILLTNKRY, STYLISH DRESSES AND DRESS FABRICS, This FashionableXMANTLES, JACKETS, GAPES, COSTUMES, Sale UP-TO-DATE HOSIERY. will PARIS & OTHER KID (also FABRIC) GLOVFS, last OHOIOtf UNDERCLOTriING, 30 READY-MADE CLOTHING, Days CHILDREN'S GOOBS, Only. Etc Etc. Etc. All the above and a Host of Other Lines will be offered at strcn prices as must RESULT IN BUSINESS, while The Sale Bargains in Furniture will astonish all who see them, Never before have we offered such a superb assortment of FURNITURE at Reduced Sale Prices as that we are now showing. It is all our own make—a sufficient guarantee of quality. As an I EXTRAORDINARY SALE ATTRACTION We shall be prepared to allow all Ashburton and District residents attending the Sale and spending £100 or' upwards with us for Furniture their First-class Return Railway Fare3~ Christchurch and back —free op charge. Of course this offer will only hold good during the present Sale, and, together with the Exceptionally Reduced Prices of the Furniture, should result in a great many Country Residents attending this Sale. All Parcels of Furniture purchased during this Sale to the value of £50 and upwards will be delivered Free as far sou^h as^ Timaru, and as far north as Culverden. WILL THE RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts please note that Orders for any article or articles specified in this Catalogue may be left with MR SANDRET at our Ashburton Agency, and will receive our promptest attention. Or, if preferred, Ashburton residents may SHOP WITH US BY POST, As Hundreds of our regular customers do. This is a very simple and effective plan. You just consult your catalogue, write down your requirements, enclose remittance to value—and leave us to do the rest. In this way tou mat participate in all the ADVANTAGES OF THIS GREAT SALE WITHOUT TROUBLE, EXPENSE, OR INCONVENIENCE. STRANGE CHRISTCHURCH. " I



Ffflw^wlk An Important Query! I f- HI When purchasing a cycle be sure and aslc M %%, are fitted. If not, reject the machine, for no cycle will give B % Wi satisfactory results on our roads unless. these reliable ana wm W YVI X^k DURABLE TYRES are fitted. n ' \S?Wv^iii^ Roadster Tyreß Guaranteed for 12 Months. jdo%ffi The DunI °P Pneumatic Tyre Co. of Aust. Ltd., 128LtchfieIdSt.,Chri8tchnrch And at Melbourne, Sydney, UjfcS^— Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane GREAT ~~ STOCKTAKING SALE ; AT Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Everything Reduced in Price for One Month. WISE Fathers and Mothers remember this is our Annual Stocktaking Sale, when the most up-to-date Stock of Boots and Shoes in Ashburton will be cleared regardless of cost. Eemember we are not holding this Sale for fan, we are in down right earnest We are going to Sell two thousand pairs of Boots in one month. BOOTS- BOOTS. . They are almost given away at Mellor's. Now is your time to buy. Come and see for yourself. Come early, for our Sale is now on, and it; will only last for One Month. This is without doubt the largest Boot Sale ever held in Ashburton. The public say Mellor's the man for good, cheap, genuine Sales, so come one, come all. Do not forget that Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store IS IN TANCRED STREET, ASHBTJRTON PROPERTIES FOR SALE T HiTE FOE SALE — SEVERAL GOOD FARMS In the Ashburton County, Amongst them being— 90 Acres, near Tinwald, improved 1936 Acres, Bankside, subdivided> well 233 „ Mitcham Road, improved watered, house of eight rooms, 3000  grass land, Lyndhurst stable, wool shed, etc 53 „ Carter's Terrace, extra heavy 140 Acres, Ashburton Porks, subdivided land into 5 paddocks, house, stable, and 476 „ Springb urn, improvement, chaff house, well fenced and watered, nearly new land good 962 Acres, Mount Hutt, good house, and 200 Acres, Buccleuch, subdivided, house, stable woolshed stable; all in good order 404 Acres, Elgin, heavy and light land, 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, subdivided, well watered; house, Tancred Street, Ashburton stable, shed and sheep yard 3 900 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, Hmds 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 A*res, Rangitata South; subdivided, 100 Acres, Cairnbrae five roomed house, stable, granary, 1693 Acres, Rangitata woolshed, sheep yards, etc 550 Acres, Lauriston, well fenced, auodi -645 Acres near Pendarves, subdivided, vided, land of good quality, stable, 4 well watered, house, grain store, and roomed house, thoroughly improved all necessary outbuildings 500 Acres, Westerfield t \ 45 Acres, Tinwald 495 Acres, Coldstream, Hinds ! > 512 Acres, Raapuna, subdivided, well 21 H) Acres, Alford Forest, good sheep > / watered, with house, stable, black- country 1 j smith's whop 500 Acres, Lyndhurst, thoroughly lm- S 290 Acres, Winchmore, subdivided, house proved | of six rooms 520 Acres, Seaview, first-class agricultural J 169 Acres, Lismore Leasehold; house, land with every improvement I stable, chaff and trap house I IV TfiOM \ c. ' Ashburton



Signs. Do you know these tell tale rigM and what they mean ? ' Do your lungs pain you ? Are they weak and delicate ? Do you have a stubborn cough ? Are you subject to colds th»t " hang on ? " Is your throat sore and inflamed ? Are you losing flesh ? Does your head ache? These symtomß call for quick relief, if you would spare yourself the con surapHve's lot. There is but one treatment known to science that will, cure consumption and all diseases leading to it—a never failing treat ment that is doing a grand work throughout the colony. Cod Liver* Oil, Cieasote, Lime, Soda and Fresh Eggs. These five ingredients are ■ scientifically combined in 'Lanes . Emulsion. They ease the pain, give strength to the delicate, stop the cough and cold, assist the digestive organs to assimilate food thus adding flesh and resistive power against disease, /a Get Lane's Emulsion because it ri'-ops the tell tale si^ns. " It's Famous." Price 2/6 and 4/G. - 32 Have any of yotjb Neighboubs Told Totr that the Greatest Sale of Reliable Cycles ever held in New Zealand is under way at John Obb 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 Ob* and Co. are offering six Ladies' and sis Men's Machines at the extremely low price of ,£l6 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 weab, and there are hundreds of Waverleys in use at the present time which \ have been ridden by their fortunate owneia I many thousands of miles over all,kinds of ' country, good and bad, at a cost of next to j nothing for repairs. Bear this in mind, the sale only lasts two weeks. The Cup That Cheers.—What is more invigorating than a nice cup of Coffee these frosty mornings; and you get one if you buy some of Fletcher Bros, fine blend of Java and Mocha, which makes a cup of Coffee fit for the Gods. We grind the Coffee ou the premises, thereby ensuring its freshness. We have only one quality and one nrice, namely, Is 6d per lb, »B<J there is r-thinir b<->tt?r to be had