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"United Press Association—By Electric .Telegraph Auckland, Sept 10 Mr T. P. O'Connor, M.P., will lecture through New Zealand early next year on Home Eule, The mysterious disappearance is reported of a youth named Wolfram Cottingham, aged 17. He was connected with the ! Central Mission, and left his home last Friday night in order to attend a United Endeavour Meeting. Since then he has not been he-.mlof. As far as can be ascer tained, the c was nothing to causa him to go away bo suddenly. Frank Pulinan, s :ationmaster Tuafeau, is reported to have been missing since yes! wd.iy afternoon. He has not been in good health. Chbistohukch, Sept. 10 Anothor arrest has been made in con nection with the alleged illicit stiil afc Lmwood. The accused, John Sheridan, was brought before the Court to-day and re manded till Sevt. 12th.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER i 90 2.

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Eobbet Bk&i^iit his Printing Office, Barastfc ton. ' ■ THURSDAY, September 11, 1902,



/JhHi is a sure and quick %s remedy for many . | | tfiings. SBowei disorders, J Iks Siomaef) troubles, B(l II ailments of tde Sidneys § II and 531 adder. I i jj V ■ It delps in eases of I n\\ Sldeumatism. l| Jl |V Jt clears tde !Blood— 11 \'-' tsrougs tfje Kidneys. 1 accept any . ' . '■"•* *?. You must s-\) BTTSINESS NOTICES. ' MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony MX J. GILLIES begs to inform the Residents of Ashburton and District that he is prepared to receive Pupils for instruction in the above subjects. The system employed for Voice-Produc tion and Culture will be Italian (Lamperti Method 1, and in Piano that of the Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort-a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for the Examinations in the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College, London; also for Trinity College, London. Each Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. Address :•—Care Mbs Pilbrow, Cameron Street. 723 |||||§§( KEEP YOUB BYE ON THE WINDOWS OF STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, This Week. A GREAT Gathering .of Good Guinea 'BOOTS for Men now showing. Paperhangings £s 6d in the £ discount for Cash FOR ONE MONTH, at J. j\. ! iIGGS, Tancred Street. "PICTURES Framed, Windows Glazed, Houses Painted and Decorated, Artistic Signs Painted. ARTISTS' MATERIALS. LONDON BUTCHERY TANCRED STREET. \ "TTAVING taken over the Business of j JO. the late Sam. E. Burnard, as from ! istJV.ly, instant, I beg to inform all my j Friends, and Customers of the late Pro- , prietor, that I will carry on the Butchery j Business in above Premises, and trust the support extended to me in the past -will be continued. Quality and punctuality guaranteed. Families waited on Daily. W. H. EOBINSON CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd. Antigua Street, Christchurch. /Celebrated sparkling ales \j and stout. : Forty Prizk Medals. ;. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal ,'Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOREY'S TEKMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) F. W. MILLWARD, ... Licensee. THIS popular Hotel is now under new management as above, and ofEera special inducement to families and visitors desiring the comforts of a home in Christ church. Th« 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. AH Telegrams and Letters receive prompt attention." Telephone 795. Terms 8s per day ; £2, 2s per week. 7 230 HAYE -you tried Mb blob's new Ameri can boots they are simply wonderful, there is nothing to equal them in Ashbur toa, '



Social Column. The matter included in 'this column is contributed and paid for.] WHICH WILL YOU TAKE? —_——<>.; Entering the office of a well-known merchant I lifted my eyes and found myself confronted wjith the brightest and most thrilling Temperance lecture I ever steered myself against in the whole course lof my life. It was an iascription marked [with a pen on the back of a postal card I nailsd to the desk. The inscription read as I follows: | WHICH ? ! WIFE OB WHISKY - THB BABES OK THE BOTTLE? HOME OE HELL? 'Where did you get that, and what did you nail it up there for?' I asked the merchant. ' I wrote that myself and iriiled it up there,'was the reply, 'and I will toll you the story of that card. Some tune ago I found myself falling into the drinking habit. 1 would run out once in a while with a visiting customer or at the invita j tion of a travelling man, or on every slight occasion that offered. I soon found that my business faculties were becoming dulled, and that my stomach was continu ally out of sorts, my appetite failing and a constant craving for alcoholic stimulants becoming dominant. I saw tears in the eyes of my wife, wonder depicted en the faces of my children, and than [ tonk a long look ahead. One day I sat down afc this desk and half unconsciously wrote the inscription on that card. On looking at it upon its completion its awful revelation burst upon me like a flash. I nailed it up there and road it over a hundred times that afternoon. That night I wont home sober, and I ha-ve not touched a drop of i intoxicating liquor, since. Tou see how ! startling is its alliteratiou. Now, I have no literary proclivities, and I regard that card as an inspiration. It speaks out three solemn warnings every time I look at it. The first is a voice from the altar, the second from the cradle and the third and last from " Here my friend's earnestness deepened into a solemn shake of the head, and with that ho resumed his work. I don't think I violate his confidence by repeating the stoay of Ihit card. In fact, if it should lead to the writing of similar cards to adorn other desks, I think he will be immeasurably gratified.—" Forward."



Burdens are Many. ■ « ASHBUETON CITIZENS HIVE THEIR • SHARE. Burdens of life are many. Some people have their share. Pretty hard to bear the burdens of a bad back. Its aches and pains inako you miserable. Learn the cause :md remove the burden. Most backache pains come from the kid neys, Must euro the kidneys to cure the back, Doan's Backache Kidney Pills will do it. Lots in Ashburton prove that this i 3 so. Eead what a citizen srys : - Mrs H. Dalley, Wills find Cambridge 1 Street?, Hampstend, this city, says : —" For a number of years I have bad a sore trial in sickness. The doctor said it was caused by internal female sulraenta. I have since found out that this was a mistake. The trouble which used m ■ first of all was pain in the small of my b.-ick. When I stooped do'.-/n I could not got up again. Then my left side was apparently paralysed and my left eye was affected. This almost crippled ime alone. I also had giddiness and back aches, the giddiness being so great that I would bo ashamed in the streets as I would sfcngger, fooling overwhelmed with it. The secretions were as thick as could be. Some times I would be laid up for a week or two with these troubles. No tongue can tell you all the medicines I swallowed, but not one of them gave me relief till I got © jan's Backache Kidney Pills at the Ashburton Drug Co J8 store. I was very bad when I started to take this remedy, but after I had taken it a while I was ever so much better. The pain in my back was gono, giddiness and headaches did not trouble me and my secretions were clear and I felt better alto gether. I can not say enough about Doan's Backache Kidney Pills." Take no substitute. There is nothing ' just as good as Doan's Backache Kidney Pills.' They are sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 3s per box (six boxes ]6s 6d), or will be posted on receipt of price by the proprietors. Foster McClellan Co., 76 Pitt Street, Sydney, N.S.W. ■ But be sure they are Doan's.



A State Flour Mill «» One of the recommendations made to the Government by the recent Conference of Trades Union delegates.held at Wellington was —" That the State should control all industrial concerns." When the deputation from the Conference waited on the Acting- Premier late on Thursday night, snys the Dunedin " Star's " correspondent, Sir .Joseph elicited from them that the establish ment of a State flour mill was thought to be especially desirable. The Con , ference held that this was more im portant to the colony than the set ting up of a State coal mine, especi ally so as an attempt had been made successfully to raise the price of flour by means" of a ring or combine. The Acting-Premier pointed out that the setting up and working of a State flour mill would be much more com plex matter than the establishment of a State coal mine. In deciding to insti tute the State coal mine the Govern ment were influenced by the knowledge that from 80,000 to 100,000 tons of coal per annum were required for the use of their ] own institutions. The case of a State flour mill would be different. To run it sue- j cessfully they would have to grow! their own wheat. If the Government did not do that they would have to pay a higher price for their wheat than the local. mills did, for it was a fact that the public, in nine cases out of ten, considered that they had a right to demand more money, from the Government for goods sold than they did from private buyers. The whole matter was a very complex one, and it was a very open question as to whether the institution of a State flour mill would or would not have the effect of forcing up prices. This view had been taken by quite a number of persons who had made a study of the .problem. How they deal it out to China, She can't have a say at all; H^r position's very miuor Among the nations one and all. Like a man whose health is breaking, Days are numbered and get fewer, Unless for cough or cold he's taking ! W. E. Woods Gbeat Peppermint > Cure.



me influenza And a Debilitated Condition, AND A LASTING CURE. The Case of Mr. F. S. R. WARNER. (A Press Inquiry.) The working classes in New Zealand enjoy many privileges which tend to ele vate the masses and make them both happy and contented. The grievance^ of empoyer and employee are submitted for consideration to !a board of impartial gentlemen appointed to hear and equit ably adjust the" difficulties and disputes which are an inevitable source of ob struction to the operation of the law of supply and demand, and thus trie disastrous folly of going out on strike is obviated. Past experience has taught the workers in all countries that the man who holds the purse also remains in possession of the key of the situation. The uselessness of trying to force capi talists into submission becomes apparent in every instance where the labour mar ket in any particular industry is over stocked. Time and again have misled labourers left their work in order to bring pressure to bear upon their employ ers in the hope of-wrongs being recti fied, or concessions granted. The result has generally been that other men have taken their places, and the unfortunate strikers have been left out in the cold. In the earlier days of the (history cf these colonies such measures were fre quently effected in safety, 'because la bourers of all classes were at a high premium, and business usually remained at- a standstill till the matters in dis pute were settled. As there is no longer a scarcity of applicants for employment in all spheres of industry, the jurisdic tion of the Conciliation and Arbitration Boards should prove a boon to the work ing public.® Our representative had a most/entertaining discussion on this sub ject rvith Mr. Frederick Stephen Robert Warner, of King-street, _ Sydenfoam, Christchurch. who at one time suffered from a severe attack of influenza, and experienced the usual symptoms accom panying that complaint, such as violent feverish headaches, a froqeimfc.' full pulse, hot, dry skin, pains of the back and limbs, and an incapacity for bodily or mental exertion. "Yes " said Mr. Warner, "I also went right off my food, victuals of any kind failing to tempt me to eat. At nights I was restless and slept but very indif ferently. ; Y/lien business time arrived in the morning I fe't disinclined for work, and, in fact, exertion of any" de scription became a great nuisance. My comp.'aint left me in 'an extremely de bilitated condition, having deprived me of all vitality. It is very dangerous to suffer a relapse after an attack of in fiuenza, but I guarded against that risk by taking a medicine which I have great confidence in. I am sure there is noth ing to equal it for restoring a wrecked system to -a perfect state of health." "What is • the name of the medicine, Mr. Warner?" :- <* "Cleraents^ Tonic. It is a grand phy sic, and invigorates the nervous system sp^ndidly. In my case a few doses of Clements Tonic gave me an increase of vitality in^very quick time, besides giv ing me a good, healthy appetite. I could now sit down and eat a hearty meal- -with enjoyment, and when a man can do that he will soon gather strength and increase in weight. Clements Tonic had a general soothing influence over me, as j was now able to sleep comfort ably a-jd soundly at night, and awoke feeling fresh and vigorous in the morn ing, and quite -able to resume my work with a- sense of renewed energy and cheerfulness. My utmost 1, expectations were realised in every way when I stnrtr ed taking Clements Tqn'c; its great re putation being fully maintained in every particular. From being run down and weak I was made strong and robust, and I think a person would be very un grateful if he refrained from testifying to, such a groat amount of benefit de rived from Clements Tonic. There are so many worthless medicines on the mar ket by which people are daily duped that I think we owe a public duty bo mankind in according credit where it is flue. By these mear.s much suffering can b? alleviated, and much expense may be curtailed. My debilitated system war placed upon a sound and substantial basis by Clements Tonic, and it is with the greatest confidence fhat I recom mend it to other sufferers." "Have I your permission to print this interview?" _ ' "Of course; you can publish my re marks in any way you like."



STATUTORY DECLARATION. I, FnKDF.nicK Stephen Robkrt Warner, of Kinp;-sf., Sydenham, Christchurcti. in the Colony of New Zealand, do solemnly and sincerely declare that I hnve carefuflv read the annexed document, consist ing ot two folios and consecntivnly numbered from oro to two, and that ft contains and is a true and faithful account of my illness and cure by Clements Tonin, and also contains my full permission to pub lish in any way my statements, which I give vol untarily- without receiving any payment — and Jmake this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue ot the provisions of ■•in Act of the General Assrmibly cf New Zealand, Intituled " The Justices of Peace Act, 1853." Declared at Linwood, this twelfth day oi December, one thousand nine hundred, before me,. ALFRED MARSHALL, J.P. BUSINESS NOTICES.



NOTICE Fish! Fish! Fish! TO ANGLERS AND ALL IN I'ERESTED. OUR Few Season's Stock of Fishing Goods just to hand ex s.s. " Whaka tane " from London. Rods, Keels, Minnows, Traces, Casts, Flies. Gut, Minnow Trace and Worm Boxe3, Waders, etc, etc' Being direct importers from the manu facturers, quality and prices cannot be beaten. Our prices defy competition. Goods at Dunedin or Christchurch prices. We ask you to ascertain our prices before pur chasing elsewhere. HARDLEY BEOS. IMPORTERS & MANUFACTURERS, Ashburton. Orders by post promptly attended to. Don't Forget <X O Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order 1 your Coal and Firewood. I WESTPORT, -s j NEWCASTLE, ! Coal always and ( on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Also Coke; Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. THE SEASON WHY. FTIHE reason of a certain business firm X here selling articles at almost irresistible prices is attributed to the fact of the principals being thorough tradesmen. The above, needless to say, refers to the firm of MoitiAETY Bkos., cabinetmakers, etc, Tancred Street. nnO Those about to marry, and to those JL 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 steads and bedding ; Suits of drawing and dining-room furniture made to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and ! materials. » Smoke "New Venus



| BUSINESS NOTICES _ ||§sij^ T-DKiNKERS li|J§ fjj - CEYLON - 'renting mot mm jS'l&Jf ESSSeKSS^KS^i^ Ashburton. TTWlHll— !■—W—MirmW'wii immnif —Wninn liiimiii mm 11 111 iirmrir—ti» rurr n ■■»■■■—««««»»«• iwecaa. WE ARE NOW SHOWlNG spring Novelties in all departments. Ya^"' "• ■ « —■■■-■-■ •■ ■■-•■■■■■- .o «■■*--»**-----^ I S\ytteltoFT iPL^ ~--*dS^ New Goods daily opening at MITCHELL <fc TURNER'S: SALP C MiX ALL THE RAGE. Special Eeductions :o:- — Special Reductions NICHOLAS &PICKFOED | INVITE COMPASISON OF VALUES. Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, Is6d, 2a 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, 4s, 43 Cd^Ss, 5s 6d. Childrens | from 8d per pair. ' School Boots from 53 per pair. Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s Gd to 183 6d per pair Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s 6d to 18s Gd per pair Gent's Balmoralsfrom 10s, strong Shooters from 9s9d 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 ajspecialty. Our Mctto is—" Small Profits and Quick Returns." NICHOLAS &~PICKFORD, EAST STEEET, ASHBURTON. ■ —nm^— ■miihwhbh iiiumm... r )»^r^^' Ml ~ ■J'mm:j'am'^M"^Ai';udlJimaiai;'m'm^^ '' G. MEDI) IN S - "O ESPECTFULLY requests inspection of the following artioles, just _I!a; landed, at prices which should tempt all to buy. GARDENING TOOLS. Including Spades, Forks, Bakes, Hoes, Trowels, Hedge Shears, Ladies' and Boys' Spades and Forks, etc. FARMERS' REQUISITES. Leading, Plough and Back Chains, Gorse Knives, (Martin's, etc.), Gorse Grubbers, Picks, Axes, Hatchets, Saws, handles of all kinds, Bluestone, Oils, Paints, etc. Best Kerosene ... ... 4s 3d per tin. WIRE NETTING.—Having a large stock on hand I am selling—Sheep (with centre strand) at 3d per yard; Fowl, 18in, Id 5 24in l£d; 36in, 2d per yard, smaller mesh £in to lin in proportion. » ,, , .  SEWING MACHINES.-1 am Sole Agent for the celebrated " DAVEY" Machine, the cheapest and best in the market. Hand~.£3 10s, Treadle from\£S 10s to ,£8 10s, with 7 years guarantee. Needles for ' Singer/ 'Davey,' ' Wertheim,"Davis,'' New Home,' etc., all at 6d per dozen. I make a specialty of CAEPENTER'S TOOLS, and keep the greatest variety [at the lowest prices in Ashburton. The Peoples' Ironmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. j Pure TEAS of FINEST Quality!! I iS? rA4a Brand k!!& **zaf 1 These Teas are blends ot absolutely the I FINEST TEAS PROCURABLE. % j feWss? Brand ■ B I I Each Brand Is ot a different character and I flavour but of FINEST Quality. I %§#: Brand. Pure Ceylon JA^ 1 • ■ • ■ ■ i I Ask your Grocer for these well-known I " Brands ol Teas and ... I ACCEPT NO OTHER.



BUSINESS NOTICES. TYARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. J. SEALY & CO. NEW SEEDS, NEW SEEDS. "tnfTE 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 requisites of every description. We are still to be found at Sealy's Corner,; East Street. J. SEALY & CO. 7 131 COALS! COALS! COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MAEKET. 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, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. 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. MES J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. KEGISTERED TEACHER OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. Latest Music by every mail. Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's Sewing Machines. * j 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. FOR WATCHES, [CLOCKSJ, JEWELLERY, j SILVER AND ELECTftO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, | GO TO g: jesson, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. Sale. Sale. Of Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes, Pipes, Cigarette Holders, etc, HAVING Bought all stock from Mr F. Clark at a Great Reduction for Cash, 11 am going to give the public the benefit of j same by selling all Goods at Ridiculously I Low Prices. Pipes from 3d, Cigarettes 3 packets for Is, Walking Sticks from 4d, Pocket Knives from 6d. Collar Studs, Links, Tobacoo Pouches, etc., for next t© nothing. Now's Your Time—Don't For get, at | H. A. FLOWER'S, (late F Clark's; Tobacconist and Hairdresser, East Street The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd T)oiict Holdebs are hereby notified that Mb Henry Stephknson has been appointed Local Agent at Ash burton, vice Mr William Stonyer. Tha Society is now issuing Policies con aining new and attractive features guaranteed bonuses, etc., full particulars of which may be obtained on application to , Henbt Stephenson, Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. E. Walton, 7 110 District Manager, Christchurch. BAKER JBHOS. j ' IL.ES' j Cantharides and Rosemary | FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Eanfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting the Growth of the Hair and removing Scurf and Dandruff. This is not a new preparation, but the Proprietor being requested to put it within reach of everyone, has had it placed throughout New Zealand, and it can now be obtained locally from all Chemists, Storekeepers, and Hairdressers, etc., or direct from the Manufacturer—EDWAßD ILES, Ladies'and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, j Princes Street, Dunedin. ! Bottles 23 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Geraldine. 8 12s WANTED —Poultry for Export in any quantities.~W. Stonteb, Tancred Street, -. r.



STUD NOTICES. TXORSE Cards and Horse Books printed at the Mail and Guardian Office with neatness and despatch, at moderate prices. TO Stand the Season at Ashburton, and travel the surrounding districts THE CELEBRATED TROTTING SIRE PRINCE IMPERIAL. PKINCE IMPERIAL ia sire of Hamlitt and Little Princess, two horses which j rank among the best of their age in the Colony, and several other promising young ones. Terms— £A 4s each mare. Groomage fee ss, to be paid at time of service. For further particulars apply to 8 261 JOHN McDONNELL, Ashburton. TO TRAVEL the Ashburton, Methven, and Surrounding Districts, The Standard-Bred Trotting Sire IMPERIOUS, By Director—Mandane.l For Full Pedigree, see Cards. Terms.— £s ss, payable on or before January, Ist, 1903; Groomage Fee ss, payable at time of service. MANGAN AND WILSON, 9 3 Proprietors, Riccarton. rpHE Imported Thoroughbred Stallion BENZOIN Will stand at Buccleuch during this season A perusal of his pedigree will show he is one of the best bred horses in the Southern Hemisphere. ~~ '| w T.,«ch,tonoi4 %ff»4. » It Beeswing D'Sj ..tax 87 .•g £ Tomboys dam ; g ij Tadm>rl2 Pa'myra ? |j jo Ihelsar.>u24 3 5 ■?'" StockwellS PocahontfS ■ * O- SjS Melbourne 1 \. "S p5Ja Blink Bonny Qu en Mar-. , "^ —■ - iließiiru. 5Ji J2J gA H. taplan 8 Pocah»nta* Wo W^ rr .» YMfJbounie2s g | M V Alice SWet Hawthoru •n c "•" I m . Wii»(iiaieur 6 2 £ >jS I*rdGoughl2 u a tfag;ia ■g ithuricl 2 •J £ i" Longbo.v 21 Mlbßowb * cl T • PtotaiSm~i7~~ | ?|_ Legerdemain drof FdaPutai 2 a, *. Stookwellß p.-caliocta< •5 | Hraxe "oss rlro pr 18 o H Queen Ma y For full particulars apply to . R. Abmstbono, Groom in charge, or E. GATES, . 9 59 Mount Somers. TO TRAVEL the Ashburton, Wakanui and Longbeach Districts. The Well-known Trotting Stallion, TORONTO, (By Texas—Twilight.) TORONTO is a grey horse, standing 16.1. He has only been at the stud for one season to the public, but on the farm of the owner has got the well-known performers The Needle (smin. 4sec, for 2 miles), and Non sense (2min. 33sec. for one mile.) Terms.—Season, 3 Guineas; two or more mares as per agreement. Toronto wi'l be at Claridge's Stables every Saturday for the service of breeders. Owners of mares can have paddocking for Is 6d per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. Further particulars on application to the Groom in charge, or 9 63 W. BEGG, Ashton. BUSINESS NOTICES. IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE rou Require rafifc 1 Special Notice. -inrTANTEB all about to Plant this Season to inspect my Stock of over 250000 JPruit and Forest Trees and Shrubs, Before Purchasing elsewhere. All wel grown and will be sure to give satisfac tion. NO EASONABLE OFFER REFUSED JAS. PORTER, - Clifton Nursery, Allenton, Ashburton 7 2 The King is Crowned, But your soles are not all iOLED, and T. YOUNG, Ulster Cash Boot Shop, Tanored street, HAS not sold all his splendid stock of Boots and Shoes. He can still supply all varieties at all prices. Bespoke work and "Repairs made a specialty. : T. YOUXTG, Cash Boot Depot, Tanored Street. -TTOICE PEODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. \ Havelock Street. CLAEIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnelTs). Tancbed Street, Ashburton. OEST accommodation and attention for jt"y Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse lipping done. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers.



BUSCTISB KOTIjES CLEARING SALE. : TREES : Giving up Business. THOS. SEALTr NURSERYMAN. ■TTAVINQ- decided to relinquish, the Nursery Business, the whole of the large and choice stock is offered at much reduced prices. The whole must be cleared before the end of the present season. 10 000 PRUIT TEBES. Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach, Cherry, eto 10,000 Gooseberry and Currant, choice sorts 50,000 Macrocarpa 150,000 Larch 200,000 Pinus Insignia, one and two yews 5,000 Walnuts and Chestnuts 10,000 Oregon Pine 120,000 Forest rees, all sorts 15,000 Ornamental Trees and Shrubs 6,000 Roses, choicest kinds And many other varieties too numerous to mention. In lots at your own Prices. Large orders will be executed at a fraction of usual cost. The Nursery must be closed 30th Sept. nerfc THOS. SEALY, Riverbank HALMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. "DOR Portraiture, Landscape, And Enlargements. MODERATE CHAEGES. TRY H. P. MADDEN FOR Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, Genoa Cake, Sultana Cake Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, Eto, Etc. A choice assortment always on hand, 117 ANTED everyone to know that Jab W MeiiLob is opening up his new stock of American Boots. They are tip-top Goods and well worth a ferial. MAKE no mistake, we do the largest boot trade, keep the largest stock, sell the cheapest, and give the best value. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. VST? ANTED to sell, second-hand Colonial \ V Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy * terms; guaranteed in good working order. For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer Implement Agent. \.] AXE no mistake, Mellor's the shop it I where you get real good value, thousands of pairs to pick from. V CFHE up-to-date Boot Shop, 2Celi.ob's JL Zealandia Boot Store. This season's goods are magnificent; and well worth a trial. ■ ' ' "■' ■ _ __O* ■ - 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—That for Real Good Winter Boots and Shoe*, at Reasonable Prices, call at J. Moibox, 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 Repairing done at once. Best Sola Leather used.—Next Court/House, East Street, Ashburton, - . — ■ PATTY Pan baking po.wder, the great novelty, two patty tins foe-nothing. From all Grocers. c tinsr- WANTED Known—Best ammunition Depot in Ashburton ia Habdlet Bros. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. T\] ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan i * *"■ Drill; guaranteed in good order, low price. For particulars apply W. Sfcoa yer, Implement Depot. ' PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at eaoh end of tin fIIHE Rapid Lightning Shirt Gloss—the JL only reliable shirt polish in the world. . It is used by all the leading laundresses in j New Zealand. Try a tin, it will pay you. I Sold by all the leading grocers. VA7"HY are the people after the Coro m nation better off than the King? Because the people get a Sovereign while the King only gets a Cro^n, and it takes a . crown to buy one bottle of PLANTEKOA, ; while a sovereign will buy four bottles, and ; ahirge box of PLANTEKQA Oiatinent in .the bargain. '. v ■ ! • ' ■■'■■''■' I SAY Friend : Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Boots|? Why,. Mcl , lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I. always' get 1 good value at Mellor's. I WILL not be responsible for the debts of my wife, after this date, unless con tracted in the .purchase of PLANTEKOA Ointment and Soap, which I know she cannot do without. She never suffers with chapped hands or rough skin vow. ■ - COME and have look at our New Goods. They are the best value ever offered • in Ashburton.—Mellor'b Zealandia Boot Store. ■ i n - ■» \TJHAT prize takers for pastiy use, VV Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty v :