Funeral of the Late Mr It. J. Nell.

Our Springburu correspondent thus des cribes the funeral of the late Mr R. J. Nell:— 'j he remains of the late Mr Richard Jumes Nell, pupil teacher in the Hamp ! stead School, and second son of Mr George Nell, of the Staveley sawmills were interred in the Mount Somers cemetery on Wednes day.^. The Church of England burial service was read by the Key T. Hamilton of Fen dalton, assisted by the Revs Purchase of Mount Somers, Inglis of Ashburton, and Westbrooke of Springburn. The service was very solemn and impressive, and not a few were moved to tears at the thought of so young and promising a life cut off so j suddenly. The li'ev Inglis at the side of | the open grave delivered a brief but com forting address, touching on the honest,

noble aud religious life of the deceased. The funeral procession, one of tbo largest ever seen in tlie district on a week day, consisted of upwards of fifty vehicles fol lowed by a large number of horsemen and cyclists. Almost every home was repre sented, while a larj>e number of visitors from Ashburton, Mayfield, and Alford Forest were also present, and as a mark of sympathy towards Mr and Mrs Nell ■ and family in their sad bereavement, all busi ness places and the Springburn school were closed for the afternoon. Among the large number preset were seen the following members of the teaching profession, each of whom had been personally acquainted with the late Mr Nell—Miss Hight of May field, and Messrs Kerr of Mount Somers, Moses of Bushside, Baird of Springburn, under whose charge the deceased had been a dutiful and exemplary scholar for up wurds of four years, and Brock, headmaster of the Hampstead school, also Mrs T. Rutherford (uee Boswell) late mistress of the Springbura School, under whom the [ deceased received his early training. A number of the former schooirnates of the | deceased acted as pall bearers, they were Messrs Sharplin (3), Smith, Fittock, and Carleton. The teachers, pupils, and old boys of tho Ashburton High School, and the School Committee and teachers of the Hampstead School sent two beautiful wreaths (artificial with dome glass). Wreaths were also sent by Mr and Mra Aldridge, Mr and Mrs Aliugton, Mr and Mra Brock (Hampstend), Mr and Mrs Bell and family, Mr and Mrs Burgess and family, Mr and Mrs Bishop, Mr and Mrs Baird and family, Mrs and Miss Brown, Miss Carleton, Mrs Campbell and family (Roxburgh), Miss Cook, Miss Conipton, Mr and Mrs W. P. Daly aud " Alex," Mr and Mrs Dellow and family (Mayfield), Mr and Mrs Ellen, Mr C. Ellen, Misses Fa;vcett and Morland (Hampstead School), Mr and Mrs B'ittock and sonsj Miss Goldsmith, Rev T. and Mrs and Miss Hamilton and cousins (Fendalton), Mr Mrs and Miss Hitchell, Miss Hight (Mayfield School, Mrs and Miss Herring (Alford) Mr aud Mrs J. Hood and family, Mr Mrs and Miss Jago, Misses Joli, Mr and Mrs T. Mcßae, Lallah Mouldey, Mr and Mrs Morrison (Spring burn) Mr and Mrs Slatheson, Miss Northey, Mr and Mrs Oakley (Mayfield), Mr and Mrs A Orr and family (Ashburton), Mr and Mrs T. Rutherford, Mra Ross and family (Aehburton), Mr and Mrs Sharplin and family, Rev 15. J. and Mrs Westbrooke and family, Mr nnd Mrs Patton and family (Mount Somers).

Post Office Christmas and New Year Holidays

POST OFFICE. On Christmas and New Year's Day a close holiday will be observed, but on Friday (Bjxirjg Day. the Post Office will bo open in all branches (except the Money Order and Savings Bank) from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. On the evenings o r: the 24th and 3!st insts. all receivers and posting boxes will be cleared. Mails usually despatched on the 25th inst. and the Ist prox., will be closed at 8 p.m. on the 24th «nd 31st inst. On Friday, 26th inst., the usual despatch of mails will be mado up to 10 a.m., an 1 receivers and boxes cleared accordingly. One complete delivery by iettor carriers will be made on Friday, 26th inst, com mencing fit 8 a.m. On Wednesday, 24th and 3 st inst., a de livery of town and suburban letters will bo made over the counter from 7 to 8 p.m. TELEGRAPH OFFICE. Hours of attendance on Christinas Day f> to 5.30 p.m. only ; Boxing Day, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. only ; New Year's Day, 9 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. TELEPHONE EXCHANGE. Christmas Day, 9 to 10 a.m. only ; Boxing Day and New Year's Day, the usual hours will ba observed. W. H. Eennbe, Postmaster.

The Elingamite Disaster.

MAGISTERIAL ENQUIRY. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Auckland, Dec. 19 At the Elingamite enquiry, Henry Wetherilt said the engine stopped within six seconds of the order to reverse. He went to the skylight of the engine room and saw the machinery stopped. There was a ' commotion below ; could not say what for. A little later heard the flogging of the ! heavy hammer, but could not say the cause. The hammering continued for some time. The ship had not then struck. Witness went to the rail four times, aud then the vessel struck, her stern gliding gently on the rocks. He.thought something jammed in the engine room. It was not unusual to wedge the engines to take up slack, to prevent the vibration on a long voyage. It occurred to him that this might have been done on the Elingamite, causing the jam. The hammering was iron on iron, not a wooden plug as suggested by the knocking out of the wedge. There was nothing outside of the ship to prevent the revolution of the propeller.

Sporting

United Press Association— liy Electric Telegraph.— Copyright. Dunedin, Dec 19 The following are tho acceptances for the D.J.C. Meeting : — Hurdles —Evening Wonder 12.4, Lcng Tom 11.1, Skipper 10.3, Earl 9.12, Southerly Buster 9.10, Snider 9.2, Dartmoor 9.0. Dunedin Handicap—Sychem 9.2, Olad- Eomc 8.8, Crown Imperial 7.12, Roscommon 7.4, Leonore 7.2, Molly Dear 6.7. Otago Handicap—Canteen 9.3, Dundas 8.4, Lady Lillian 8.2, Lady Rosslyn 8.0 Glenelg7.lO. Federal—Vladimir 9.3, Dundas 8.10, Donna Rosa and Petrovna 7.12, Sirius 7.9, First Shot 7.7, Noblesse 7.0 Welter—Ardnarff 10.7, Gleneig 9.13, Battler 9.2, Transport and Boiiuclere 8.12, Lady Dundas 8.10, St Ronald 8.4, Tufto 8.2, j Wet Blanket 8.0. j

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : SATURDAY, DECEMBEB 20, 1902,

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox for the Proprietor, Bobert Bell, at his Printing Office. Burnett Street, Ashbur* ton. SATURDAY, December 20,1903,



BUSINESS NOTICES. j NEW ARRIVALS : (By the Steamer Eangatira) WE have just received the first con signments of Drugs and Druggists Wares, carefully selected in London by Mr Cambridge. We are now using call new Drugs for dispensing. Entrust us with your physician's prescriplioqs, we will dispense them jwith care and accuracy, using fresh and pure drugs in their cotn ponuding. The Popular Vinegar Essence is again id tun supply, Is 6d for a gallon. Hpongeb.—The selection is the largest and finest ever shown in Ashburton, prices ranging from Is to 28s each. This quality of sponge is always reserved for the Jli.mts ' trade and seldom exported. Si'AßKf-BT Bottles. — The new doTgn, doable size, with a syphon tap for drawing off small quantities of aerated water, also 5000 Sparklets and 500 packages of fruit crystals for making delicious fruit drinks. Photographic Camhba.6. — The Little Nipper No. 3, quarter plato, latest improve ments, a renlly good snapshot Camera, holds 12 plates, 10s. Fob the Babies.—Everything is Corona tion. Buy the baby a Coronation Dummy or Soother. Costa 9d. Par the best and lightest yet introduced. For the Farmer and Cattle Owner. — We have a useful assortment of instru ments, such as gags and drenching bits for giving medicines. Probangs for choking, needles for wounds, enemas, etc. For the Ladies—(With apologies for placing them last) we have received by sa. Wai mate, some of the prettiest novelties to he found in London in per fumery, brush ware, and articles for the Dressing Table and Bath Room. The Ashburton Drug Co., Ltd., J. M. CAMBRIDGE, J 12 239 Manager. FOR WATCHES, gCLOCKSJ, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G, JESSCM, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Bnroett'Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. I —Repairs a Specialty — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. The Christmas & Holiday Season Picnic Parties Catered for as per Arrange ment. "17UNE Assortment of Confectionery for JL; the Christmas Season opened out. Eirthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Bread made by Montgomery's and Berma- Kne process. C. BEECH, Baker and Pastrycook, TANCEED STEEET.. ff&TQrii EL i Jit.miiWii i mil, M - B"^ KJWJ!tIiJND Yl>u ffi B Chat with every sh«j A 9 worth bought ioifß B Cash this month IB WORD B we are s'lYins a[B Bf Christmas Pbebent IB WANTED KNOWN. PASTEURISED Milk, Cream, aud Sepa rator Butter from MelrQse Dairy, Hamp stead, delivered fresh every day in town. My Dairy is always open for inspection to the public. JOHN OLSEN. W« gtuiraniee oar Teas better value, better grade ' EVEN compare our WHEN GHAMPfON WITH ANY TEAS W&& IMPORTED IN ARE SAID m,T KETS* TO BE a JUST AS GOOD^^^ Monbv KSOATE &. Co/S ltd. WHY BUY im ? ' NOTICE Ths Great Eugene Sandow is coming. TVTOW is the time to buy Developers Ji\ and Spring Grip Dumb-Bells at HARDLEY BROS COALS! COALS COALS MOUNT SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. THIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, burns with a good flamo, and gives a steady heat. TEY IT ! TRY IT ! TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. i I Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers ■ Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. -P^y * HAVE still one juvenile machine left. £7 will b-iy ifc. G. H. Carbon JEclipee Cycle Works.



It is only on the use of Wolfe's 4 Schnapps that it ought to be | judged. you be tde Judge. Every bottle of Wolfe's Schnapps contains an honest preparation of Juniper Berries and select I Barley. If you need a stimulant that will brace a tired body or clear ti tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS—not a false stimulant but a builder up of vital forces. you take no $lisf{. Better not take anything than accept a substitute for this sterl -1 ing old tonic. Imitations are put out for one purpose only—to make big profits—they are absolutely worthless. 33uyW6ole53offles Look for the name, and accept only bottles with the signature of Udolpho Wolfe on the label. BUSINESS NOTICES. KERB, BROS. WISH to remind their Customers and the Public that they have removed to their Shop opposite Mail Office and three doors above their old place. KEEG BEOS, Burnett Street. KAYE & CARTER. CHRISTCHURCH, LYTTELTON AND ASHBURTOX. Grain, Seed and Produce Merchants. OUR representative will be in attend ance on market days at our Office in the Arcade, Ashburton, during the season. We are Cash Buyers of all classes of FARM PRODUCE. Please address correspondence to KAYE and CARTER, Chrisfcchurch. 12 216 SPECIAL to Bayers of Ready-made CLOTHING-. OEING considerably OVERSTOCKED IN Boys,' Ytutfts' and Men's READY-HADE CLOTHING, WE WILL OJFER Daring DECEMBER the whole of our stock of these Goods, together with a number of lines 1 IN Boots and Shoes, AT SPECIAL SALE PRICES. See our Door Display for Bargains I ASHBURTON Burnett Street. FARMS FARMS I HAVE for Sale on-* of tho best Dairy Farms in New Zealand, about 150 j acres, watered with natural stream, near a > Factory. In fact evorfching is in its favour, j A chance rarely met with. Must be sold. ; Good reasons given for selling. 314 Acres of Land. Good little farm, ■ situated 14 miles from Ashburton. Low , price and easy terms. j __ 1 50 Acres good land, suitable for dairying, half a mile from factory. Can bo had cheap and on easy terms. 150, 75, 120. 40 Acres good land. Three j miles from town. May be sold as a whole j or separately. Owner willing to take a low ! price and easy terms. j I have also a number of other Farms and Town Properties on my books for sale at ; low prices. I Having Money to Lend on First and Second Mortgage, I can arrange excep tional terms for any of the above. IMPLEMENTS. I One good second-hand Woods' Harvester and Binder. One McCormick's second hand. Both guaranteed. In good working order. To be had at a bargain. I have the most up-to-date Farm Machi nery in the market. Kindly call at the Implement Depot, Tancred street, and inspect for yourselves. _. J W. STONYEE,. ! npOYS, Toys, Toys of every description JL at Stbange's. STEANGE'S Toy and Fancy Bazaar here is causing a sensation,



■TT ( O ICE PRODUCTION, SINGING PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street. AX>f^VT TP "OROS. . AJtivjr x JuHi Jjros. HAVE on Sale at their Yards, Havelook Street, the best t Opals an^ Firewood ON THE MARKET. A Trial Solicited. Orders Promptly attended to. Hairdresser by Special Appointment to their Excellencies Lord Onslow, Lord Glasgow and Lord Ranfurly. lies' Cantliaridcs & Rosemary A PREPARATION not to make hair grow on a billiard ball, but this is what it will positively do. Arrest Falling Hair, ' Invigorate the Weakest Hair, j Eradicate Scurf and Dandruff, i Impart to the hair that soft and youthful \ appearance. If you are so troubled do not hesitate in using this infallable remedy. Qne bottlo ' T/ill convince you of its invigorating power. ' Procurable from Chemists, Hairdressers, i and Storekeepers, or direct from the Sole Manufacturer, EDWARD ILES, | Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, I 7? Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Tur ner, Geraldine. USEFUL Present for young and old can be found in endless variety at Stkange's Sample Rooms



The Tailoring Trade Dispute— The secretary of the Tailors' Union objected in Court that Craighead and Berry.man put far more work in suits than ordinary (Christchurch) tailoring. Manufacturer's agents explain that Craighead and Berry- ! man's linings have to bo made and imported specially, being better .quality than usually sold. They have just engaged several extra experienced, man to cope with the rush of orders. Craighead and Berryman pay extra for both labour and material because their motto is " Satisfaction.'' Up-to-dato suits from £3 10s. New summer hats, shirts, ties, boots, etc., just opened. Compare prices! Observe the quality !—(A dvt.) STANDISH AND PREECE, Photographers under tho Royal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio , High Street, Christchuroh. TOY Land at Strangts's, Burnett Street „ *T S ft 0 WILL buy a Pair $ Pe^aJs at' the Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street.



Languor, Oaprosslon, General Undoing, Loss of Appetite, Weakness,— A String of Complaints Due to Hot Weather. Mr- G- J> pieiity'of B°wden i south ifn' i^^S^ffll Australia, sends us his photograph J' ' | h^^P*^^^^^^ I «i have a regular string of com i I Ivf sIU plaints every summer. The excessive I' (' )/§! filL ! heat prostrates me. I feel languid ■ ' ' ffe^X #»^s^ IBi I and depressed and have a general un i IW &£&) iFT I doins of myhealtll' A g*^ many II lII] °/ "*"" <h/^ °^ my friends complain in the same , I |||: 7 ml wa y. Lately I have found that Ayer's 1 1 I ii| JimmM,. iCfl "Sarsaparilla overcomes all these bad I j %i^o^^^^i^f / I effects and enables me to go through I j MtSi ~~~~^*^r A the hot season without any trouble. i ' I'l 'IK. s / It revivifies my system, purifies my ill ill jMa**^^s^<//^ mI I blood, and gives me an unusual de ! I luiUl^^a liiltkv sree of strength' lam sure no one [P^^M 71/Hiilllil wiil be disappointed with this medi-. cme > for it; is not only a Preventive but ,f so a powerful rfure of dis* "The World's Greatest Family f¥3edicine." Keep your blood in gobd condition, keep your digestion strong, and keep your nervous system vigorous. Then you -will not suffer from the weakening effects of hot weather. Ayer's Sarsaparilla was. made for just these purposes. It cools the blood, tones up the digestive apparatus, puts force into the nervous system. And it fortifies you against hot weather, cold weather, or changeable weather. It gives strength to ward off disease. Don't be deceived by trying some oilier Sarsaparilla. Don't experiment with imitations. Hold fast to the tried and tested Sarsaparilla—Ayer's. Xo22^ B P 8 A Tonic for All Seasons of the Year AyerJs Pills are a purely vegetable laxative for the whole family. BUSINESS NOTICES. WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 IOTTE Shall be represented at the Christchurchjj and Timaru AuctionJSales, 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 Christchurch 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 atjChristchurcb :—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for Sale at Timaru:—Mill and Company's Siding, Tiniaru. If intended for sale at Ashburton :—Friedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Requisites, supplied'afc Lowest Eates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows :— Christchurch. Timaru. January 16th, 1903. j January 13tb, 1903. February 19th,{1903. | February 25th 1903. - I ERIEBLAOT3EB, BROS., LTD. S SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS. ANDREW ORR Is dinning Up a (*rsind Selection of Mew €oods for the seasoisl LATEST Fashions in Dresses, Costumes, and Skirts. 50 Dozen Ladies' Corsets. P.D , C.8., W.B , and other makes Ladies' Black Silk Capes, Jackets, &c New Laces, Insertions in Creme, Paris, and White Colours Ladies' Gloves in endless variety 50 Doz. Ladies' Lawn Pocket Handkerchiefs, lovely goods Ladies' Silk Underskirts, also Alpacas and Grass Cloth Fancy Goods, Belts Chataleine Bags, Picnic Baskets Dressing Cases, Hair Brushes, Combs, Purses, &c, &c. Millinery Department —Style and Fashion up-to-dafe. Dressmaking Department— Giving universal satisfaction. Fit and Style perfect. Having been appointed Sole Agent in Ashburton for the sale of " MODEL" Paper Patterns, manufactured in America from designs j 6reated by Parisian and American Artists, and sold in connection with the New Idea Journal, Large stocks to select from. GENTS' SUITS made to measure. Prices and Fit guaran ! teed, all that can be desired, ANDRE IT" OR!?.



Massey-Harris Bicycles TO THE PEONT AGAIN, AT the Invercargill Sports, held on November 10th, they secured 1, 2, 3 I in every event on the programme. This is the greatest record in the Austra lasian Colonies, and was never known before. Call and inspect our latest Models, which | are built for strength and speed. Bicycle Depot—EAST STREET, Agent-J. GORDON. i Newman's Livery Stables, (Behind Somerset Hotel), Aahburton, J NEWMAN desires to thank his • Customers for their patronage in the past and to solicit a continuance of the same in the future. In order to keep pace with his growing business he has just had built several new vehicles. Horses and Traps always on hire. Best accommodation for visitors from town or country. "Wedding and Picnic Parties catered for. Charges Moderate. J. NEWMAN, Proprietor. Christmas Presents. THOM A~S~ YOUNG, ULSTER BOOT DEPOT, WISHES to Thank his numerous Customers for their patronage during the Sale, and wishes them a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. He wishes to intimate that each purchaser will receive a beautiful Almanac for 1908, Three subjects to choose from, Address—Next to Bank of New Zealand, East Street, Ashburton PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin



BUSINESS NOTICES. 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 | Only this season's Tweeds sold- TAILORS. Bs= MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLEE, &o. i "OEGISTEEED TEACIIEE 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 j 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. GOLD MEDAL. The McCormick Reaper & Binder (LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) "ITfTAS again awarded the Gold Medal at the Christchufch Show, thus winning the highest honours given for Machinery two years in succession. The Excelsior Cultivator secured the Silver Medal. McCormick. Daisy Reaper was Highly Commended. Morrow, Bassett CO/ Wills Street, Ashburton. M. PEIEST, Manager New and Second-hand Furniture and Clothing. HAVING in stock a large assortment of new and second-hand Furniture of every description, Crockeryware and Clothing, the Fame is being sold at lowest prices. Choice assortment of Toilet Ware just opened put. ' Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged. ! H. W. ROBINSON. TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10 289 ! \ PtfTHT J||| ESTABLISHKD 1866. Johnson & Couzins, CASHEL STREET, CHBISTCHUECH. (Opposite J. Ballantyne and Co.) Sole Agents for E. H. Brown's Patent Horse Covers, Eequiring no Crupper. Tent, Tarpaulin, and Flag Makers. Oil skin Clothing Manufacturers, Canvas Ducks, ! Calicoes, Cricket Nets, Fishing Nets, and everything connected with the Trade. Wholesale and Eetail. Tents, Marquees, Tarpaulins and Flags on Hire. Letters and Telegrams from Country cus tomers receive prompt attention. 12 40 The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd.. 3 Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVEEY description of Merchandise and Farmers' Eequigitea at lowest rates. Stook, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. We have just received new season's supply of WOOLPACKS (in all sizes), SEAMING TWINES, MANUEES, TURNIP AND EAPE 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 i Manager Lry v IS THE < X JLj X BEST "■ffi 1 STARCH | USE NO OTHER Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepeis throughout the colony. WISE Fathers and Mothers if you want to save money buy your Boys' and Girls' School Boots at Mei-lor's Zealandia Boot Store,



BUSINESS NOTICES. FOR 15s - 1 dozen Cabinets and one Mato line Enlargement /lAN BE OBTAINED FROM "TVfTrFdnXTT?T T ivUL I. KjJOLjLt Jj Jj, PHOTOGRAPHER, Burnett St. ASHBURTON. Patronised by tbe Right Hon. R. J. Seddon Premier of New Zealand. Work guaranteed within a fortnight from date of return of Proofs. MORIARTY BROS,, Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, etc., TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. LIMITED. Capital subscribed ... .£1,000,000 Paid and Called Up ... .£200,000 Reserve Fund ... ... .£32,500 riIHE above Company hog to notify to JL their Clients and the Public that it has been deoidedlo add to their business a COMMISSION AND AUCTIONEERING DEPARTMENT, and will from the Ist October last be prepared to undertake Sales by Auction or Private Treaty of LAND, LIVE STOCK, WOOL, FROZEN MEAT, Etc., Placed in their hands for Sale The Department will be under the charg-e of Mr H. S. Boura, who will act as Auc tioneer, nnd those entrusting us with their business will have the benefit of his practi cal experience, and may rely upon every care and attention being given and best results obtained. Mr Bourn will attend at Addington each. Wednesday, also tit other country Stock Sales, which will be notified by advertisement prior to the dates of the regular fixtures. ASHBURTON. We have pleasure in notifying to our clients in the Ashburton district and the public that as from the 2nd December next Mr Bourn will attend at the A shburton, Tinwald and Methven regular fixtures. We shall be pleased to receive entries from time to time for these sales. Arrangements have been made with Mr Alex. Hewson to receive particulars of stock for sale, and he will be in attendance at the yards on the morning of the Sales to receive stock. Particulars of business placed in his hands will have our prompt attention In connection with the above we are pre pared to make Cash Advances against Live Stock and Produce placed in our hands for Sale, either in the LOCAL MARKET or for shipment to London or elsewhere, G. F. MARTIN, Manager. H. S. BOURN, Auctioneer. WOOL SEASON 1902-3. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE and AGENCY COMPANY of-N.Z., Ltd., having made special arrangements at their Addington Stores to receive and show Wool, are now prepared to receive Clips for the season's sales. Please consign wool for local sale, — "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Adding ton." Note—Wool for direct shipment consign "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Lyttel ton." 11 243 WOOL. WOOL. Christchurch Sale Dates. THIRD SALE—FRIDAY, January 16th, 1903 FOURTH SALE-THURSDAY, February 19th, 1003 H. MATSON & CO. |^VFFER their services to the Wool growers of the Ashburton County. They will make Cash Advances, free of Com mission, at Lowest Rates of Interest, against Wool placed in their hands for Sale during the ensuing season. Consign Wool to— "MATSON'S, Addington." All single Bales, such as Locks, Pieces, mixed Fleeces, etc., consign to "MATSON'S, Christchurch." To Sheep Growers & Owners. We should be glad if those who have Sheep to Sell, or wish to buy, would forward particulars to us, and prioes required f' Subject to sales," or make your wank known to us. With our large connection extending over the whole of New Zealand We feel confident that we are in a position to effect many Sales Either to you or for you We shall be pleased to receive consign' ments of Stock at the Addington Market, and samples of Grain^ during the coming season. Correspond with us. H. MATSON AND CO. 164, CASHBL STREET Christchurch CLAKIDGE'S STABLEs 7 (Late McConnelFs). Tancred Street, Ashburton. BEST accommodation and attention for Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. - F. P. CLARIDGE, _ , Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 H. A. FLOWER, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, EAST STREET. A CHOICE Assortment of G.8.D., Loewe, and other makes of Pipes in stock. Cigarette Holders, Pouches, Pocket Knives, Hair Brushes and Combs, in endless varieties- Slazenger's Tennis Balls and Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15for6d. Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWER, (late F Clark's Tobacconist. FA THER Christmas at Strangs's— Burnett Street



BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM R. HYDE, . BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, : (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhaager, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. To the Electors of Ash- I burton. Another Man in the field. J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, of Tancred Street, XT"AS decided to stand on the Liberal platform, and would solicit your support and patronage in all branches of the Painting and Decorating Trade. Pictures Framed, Sign-writing a specialty. Call and see the latest in PAPERS. 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 BAKER BROS. Ootnplete Fnrnieblngf.; UNDEBTAEER ». WE have just opened a beautiful range of White Figured Muslin at lOd, la, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d, Is 9d par yard; also a range of coloured muslin for Blouses and Dresses, at 7d, 9d, lOd, Is per yard.—Grant and Moore. "I ££S. OUR ISs line of Covers is going JLO fast. Guaranteed for six months. Better have one. They're real hard wear. G. H. Carson, Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street. *TjV)R tip top value in Boots try Mellor' . JD Zealandia Boot Store. FOR SALE!—FowI Netting, 36x2, at 2d per yard for 50 yards, and l|dfor 100 yard lots.—Hardily Bros. 10 101 MEN'S Ties, Collars, Socks, Shirts, and Underclothing at lowest prices, in endless variety.—Grant and Moobe. FOR Christmas Season;— Just Landed.— New Currants sd, New Peel Bd, Ne# Sultanas 7d per Ib. New Almouds and Muscatels, Chocolates and Confectionery; also a shipment of Choice Japanese Goods, at Carson & Co.'s, Tancred Street. j "SI|TANTED Known—Better value than f v ? ever in Boots at Mellok's Zealandia Boot Store. ■&££ WILL buy you a sound second hand Bicycle at G. H. Carson's, Eclipse Cycle Works. . — : __ WANTED Known —That J Moison begs to apologise to the public for not advising them before this of the arrival of his splendid assortment of Xraas Goods, of varied shapes and styles in Boots and Shoes, that will surprise his new and old customers. Discount for cash to all. In the Working Department nothing but be3t sole leather used, and tanned to his order. Best workmen kept. Anyone will tell you that J.M. sells the best article and does the best work. Near Court House, East Street, Ashburton. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. IT PAYS, it pays to buy your Boots afc Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Good Bluchers 5s lid TUST landed ex '• Delphic " and " Btam *J ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchurcb. prioes.— Carson and Co WHAT prize takers for pastry nse Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty JUST fancy Mellor is Selling his Boots and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper thanjmy other firm in Ashburton. HENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mills, gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a trial. 9jj WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots and Shoes at Jas» Mellor's, Tancred Street. WANTED Known—Thit -ire are sole • agents for th© N,Z. Acetylene Gas lighting Company. Carbide quoted in lib to 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylene , •« lighting,—Hardley Bbos. 10102 IT is a well-known fact that Jab MeliLOr can give much better value j in Boots and Shoes than any other Shop in j Ashburton. SHEEP Shears! Sheep Shears! T.U.S and 8.8.A., 3s 6d; Turkey and Wash ita Stones at prices that cannot be beaten. —Hardxey Bros. IP you want real good Boots then try Mellor's, the ch»"o<3st Shop in Ash burton. PATTY Pan baking powder -wants o» trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. "TirANTEO KNOWN — Farmers' Good T T Shooter Boots only 10s 6d, Mellor's ; Zealandia Boot Store. WHY not try Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Store for Boots and Shoes Great value at Mellor's. WANTED Known - Special Value in Boots aad Shoes at Mellor's, Zealandia Boot Store CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henry Garner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. "OATTY Pan baking powder, the grea JL novelty, two patty tins for nothing From all Grocers.