The Poultry Industry.

(By Bttkf ORrrsraTON.)

ARTIFICIAL BROODING. Tlie question presenting itself to us is : How sball we brood our chickens now that we have them ready to take from the in cttbator? It is neceßsary to procure a brooder of some sort. Every first-class in-, cubator machine has a brooder suitable for ] the machine. A brooder may be made on ! quite a simple plan, and is really an inex pensive item, but it will be found that ." brooding chickens successfully :is a some-! ■what difficult task, and m the end it will be found to be more economical to provide a ' good brooder from the incubator manu facturers. It has been said, and that with truth, that any fool can run an incubator, but it takes mere than a fool to run a brood- i er with success. Ihis is because the correct i principles are not understood. A brooder, j whether indoors or outdoors, must be cap- 1 able of radiating heat uniformly. Chicks require a temperature of 95 degrees the first few days, and at all times they should I find it so warm m the brooder that they j have not to huddle or crowd together to j keep warm, Chicks will not do well m any I brooder which is only half or all heated, j The hover alone should contain the heat, and the rest of the brooder be cold. The cold place of an outdoor brooder should be outdbors itself. It does not t tako the chicks long to find out jnst where the warmth is, and they must be trusted to select the proper temperature if the brooder floor is of sufficient size so that it is rever crowded. When chicks I crowd, or live m an atmosphere poisoned by heat, they soon sicken and die. In nature the hen is the hover or source of heat, and all the rest of the brooder is cold, m fact, is outdoors itself. Do not buy a brooder that cannot be easily cleaned. The floor space should be seen at all times. Inconvenient J comers are objectionable m breeders—m fact, any corner is objectionable, and if your brooder is a cheap one, it is quite sure to have more or less corners. The floor must bs kept diy. The heat should come from above, and the ventilation should be such that a constant supply of good warm fresh air is admitted to the chicks. Tou cannot raise chicks successfully if you have a. bottom heat brooder, heated by an oil stove. It does not cost much to make this kind of a brooder/and it is reasonable to suppose that is why bo many manufac turers place them on the market. In these feroodera, the chicks will totter round for a while, appetite fails, and they inevitably die, the cause of which was the constant lieat on their legs, instead of on their backs, The points of a good brooder may be summed up in—(l) An even temperature ; (2) chicks do not crowd m the brooders; (3) top heat and thorough ventilation; (4) floor space easily seen; (5) easy to clean; (6) absolute protection from fire. Mr P. H. Jacobs, editor of " Farm Poultry," a veteran m poultry-raising, says, " This way of brooding will give you strong healthy ohickß." " FIRST AID." We are ready to take the chicks from the incubator as soon as we have the brooder heated up to 95 degrees. It is here that j the chicks often receive their first chill. A j young chick is naked like a babe just born, the down being no protection, hence great \ care must be taken. Get a basket or small J box, and line it with a soft warm material, and place the chicks carefully m this. Cover the box over well with several thick nesses of flannel,and transfer to the brooder. Everything should be quite ready m the brooder for their reception—sweet, clean and warm. Do not take them out of the incubator for thirty to thirty-six hours af ter hatching. Allow them to get quito dry. Give no feed for at least thirty-six hours, for it will be found that the yolk is not wholly absorbed before this time, EXERCISE As the chicks get a few days old plenty of exercise must be provided, for one of j the objections to many of the brooders on ! the market is that the chicks aro kept too j closely confined, and not allowed sufficient j exeroise. It will be a matter of surprise to J many to learn how much exercise the little j fellows require. With the young chicks, j aa with the athlete, strength is acquired by i exeroise, and above all other conditions of j growth, strength is the one thing ; necessary m the young chicken. It is a; good plan to covfr the floor of the brooder \ with fine chaff or bran, and, when they get j older,sawdust; m this scatter some cut) oats or other cut grain. Give them some- ] thing to scratch for, and when they have j '• struck a patch " it will encourage them to J hunt again. Remember they cannot i exercise too much, and, m fact, must be | kept hustling all the day long. They will i seek the hover for heat when they feel the ] aead of it, and should continue) to scratch | , the rest of the time. ■ j WATER FOE THB CHICKS ! should be placed before them sit all times from tho moment they are m the brooder. It must be clean and pure, and keptsste t and at the temperature of the house and not of the hover. This is important, and must not be overlooked. Indeed, fresh pure water is'essential at any time of a chicken's life. The heat m the hover should bo re duced as rapidly as possible after the first week, the degree of heat to be determined by the chicks themselves. If they crowd r,t nights they need more heat; if they sleep ■well separatee! they are all right. Too much heat for too long a time will do them as much harm as over-feeding. .As chicks start out m life, strong, robust and active. we must endeavour to keep them so, and snake them as hardy as possible.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hanoox,., far the Proprietor, Robert Bkm*, *t his- 1 Printing Offioe, Barnebt Street, AghbMtei|< . FRIDAY, JUNK 27, 1902.



GENTLEMEN. Try Our CHESTERFIELDS !| 2 Or Ilnree-qiiarcex- o Modonald & co. TiiLoas-i WAKTEDK/iovro -ThatMitchell and Turnar will give a fee of 21s to anyone who caa prove to be false or mis* leading one single statement placed before" thi pubUo i-egardiug f.ho reduction, nw being ra ide ab thalr Groat Dissolution of Partnership Sale. This offer fa open to thtilr own asstat&nta, as well as to the 5 po.blio.



VOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston ITIERM commenced TUESDiY,29th May X , BAKER BROS.. Complete f utrnitiihiui;.;



! HERE YOU ARE. COAL AND FIREWOOD. 'I O BE HAD m any quantity at Argyle'Bros. ORDERS promptly attended to. Address— HAVELOCE STREET, Next to Army Barracks HAVE lOU S EJfl Bf ■" THOSE NICE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHS STOCK IS GIVING AWAY P "TTOU get one with every cash purchase X of 12s 6d. They're honestly worth 2a 6d each, and you get them for nothing. CAPITAL PLACE THAT BLUE BOOT ' STORE. Wonderful how it's becoming a household word throughout the county of late. Note Address — D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. The name Is synonymous with all that is bright, best, and up-to-date m footwear. Nothing but the best English, leather used for repairs.



FOR WATOHES OIOOKS, JEWBLLBiEY, SILVER AND ELEOTRO-PLATfT SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, <B*o, 00 fO G. JESSON, Praofcisal We tiohtoakar and Je wHsr, Burnett Street, (opposite bomeraet Hotel) ,&Khbaetu£t. —Bepaiiß Specialty.-— Presentation Cooimittaes liberally dealt with.



MBS J. LL 0.1-13, ■■■ MOSIO SELLER, &o* T)SGISTIRED TEACHES of XV MUSIO . : : Musical Instruments nf every (iojsstripblon. Latest Mv.ista by evyry mail. AGENT FOR WHKELRK AND WILSON'S Se-w i n v g Maohtneii> ' Tbo Latest) ami Bseb ; the ooly SavviOg Machine ih&t douti noc fail m any point, AGENT FOR • EMPKKSB NEEDLE. Mabeeiala kept. New Trsngfere, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. Tancebd Strbbt (aoxb Hall, Horbalieb PRIZE POULTRY FOR SALB. PURS-BKID Indian Game, Minorcss, LangnhanM, a: d Brown I'ghornß. Aleo P kin Daeks. Bred from Imported and Firet Prize Stock, bockerels and Pollute from 5j t-ach. 4 190 ' H. Q. BIRRIMAN.



BO'CINR-SS NOTiCKS 0. PANNKLL, TAILOR AND MEfcCrfiß, 127 Muaohf-eter Street, Ohrrpichutoh, HAS a ChoioQ Asßortmenii of Suiting,! dXiJtftVilo fur the seßson. OhesferSalds and O«vert Oois.ta t, aptcicUy, Sa-nples gecb to ac-y Addiesa. Gentleinon'a tvleroery of every description, and the LATENT FASHIONS IN STOCK. L hi ,i ■ ■■-■■ i . I, . ■-i ■ r 11,...in mi' iv ■■■ Hiiiir.umMnnn INSURE NOW ; WITH THB Government Life Insurance Department, £1,600,000. ■/ TJf AS already been added fco Policies itt JL J: 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. v J. H. EICHAEDSON, Commissioner.



NOTICE, RE CORONATION DAY. ALL Householders and Tradespeople J*jL. wiihing to inaks an effeotive display should call en J. L. HIGGB, TANCRED STREET, and rrocare en estimate for TRANSPARENT ILLUMINATIONS, EMBLEMATIC DESIGNS, And MOTTOS, very brilliant In effaot, and Brtiatioaliy designed, (nob extinguished by tSe wind as gas lights are.) Apply e&rly, as only a limited number can ! bs procured, J 1 t Ti"T,n r* q . Ju. xl IlJuu. Pain&sr, Etc., Tanored Btireeb. THE OHEISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. (Works : Islington and Smithfield) AEE Buyers of Prime DAIRY or GKRABT FED BACON PIGS In any Quantity. Christchurch Meat Company,! Limited. Stafford Street, Timaru. 6 200



LLEWELLYN OWiSN, MOSM. CERTIFICATED & REGISTERED TEACHER. STDDKNTB prepared for »ny Musical Examination bald l« New Zealaad, A 5! bsarsches of Mu&io taught, Candiiiftfes pr^Rento't «t I'zimioi.Houp, 137 ; aversgf m*rkfi g<\-ne^, 94 per cent.. XqpVING to Eaieo a Conßiderab'.e Sum of Money During May, WE WILL OFFKR Somo Very Tempting Lines m all Glasses of DRAPERY ( NOTHING BOOTS AND SHOES Aid ac a Fuicher Indncsmeuti for the Pnb'.io to MAKE THRIJ* PUBOHABBS FBOM US,. We will Give a SPECIAL DISCOUNT Of 10 Per Oent, or 2s m the Pound O.i all Cash Parohaaea from ONE^SHXLLTNG UPWARDS ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY H. C. SHRIMPTON, Proprietor



HIGa CLASS TAILORING. WE Have jast opened, ex s. 8. 11 Paparoa,' a large fchipcaent of NEW WINTER GOOD*, comprising a fine assortment, of *up to date' Waitings m Worsted?, Vicunas, Cheviots, Meltotis, Beavers, Reft Irif-h Frieze, Kainproof Uvercoatinga, Fancy VestingSj &q j^ 0 We undertake to execute all orders » ntrnsted to us to the ftatu-faction of our clients, and at prices which will compare favourably wilh thane of any of the leading Christchurch firms for equal quality, or fit, style, and workmanship. Also, Ladies' Tatlor-mado Costumes, Jaokets, Habits, &c, m the latest styles. ■obaigheadlTbeerymak The Leading Tailors and Oatfibtera, Aahburtoo.



3S 0 T 1 0 E. H. P. MADDEN, BAKER, CONFECTIONER^AND CATERER, Bast Stebbt. i WOUiD respectfully, take this opportunity of thanking his cos. rotners forpaefc ciders, and trasts to aierit a continuance of the same m the future Additional aocomodfebion has now been added to the refreshment rooms, which are still under the personal supervision of Mrs Madden, where patronw caa rely opoj^ receiving the best attention* Tea, Coffee Gucoa, etc, will be dispensed, ip conjunction with Hoi.Soot oh Pies, Scenes, Cakes, Pastry Creams, whteh are mana faotaml en the premises, from the best ingredientb, and from the lalest London and Parisian recipes, fot whioh the Eatabiishmont is noted. Bride, Birthday, and Christi'ninp Cake? a speciality, Cateriug a.-= usual. \ , ' Satisfaction " is nnr motto



BUSINESS NOTICES. Railway k^frbshkhN'l. 1 rooms to my lady 'friends* fIGHT* Befreshments of all kircJs m»y j be hnd on eh or test nfetroe. Inva'id wines a speciality. Speight's Dan«rinale*ion tap. .1. -UIWBBN. TO THE FaRWK-KS OF THE TINWALD DISTRICT. TTAVI^O taken over .the SBOKINO &i O. GKNKRAL BLaCK^MHH BUBI-! NKSS las.ely carried <,n at, Tmwiiid by Mr J Stephens, 1 atv> prepared to execute all work <'rttru*c<?d to me with despatch, and at moderate priQftg. Trusting to receive «, fair chare of publiu patroasgei g. moFbison (Late of Lagmhob), (TINWaLD SHOEING FORGF. 4183



FARMS FOR PRIVATE SALE. WS HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES FOR PRIVATE SALE :— 376 acre farm at Waterton, with 4 roomed houae, 4 stall stable, looea box, snd granary ; good cropping and grass land 730 acres, Hinda district, good buildings, all m gws, well fenced and subdivided into 9 paddocks, well watered 600 acres at) Methven, 8 roomed house, and other improvements 166 acre farm at Flemington, 4 roomed houes and stable, well watered and fenced 476 acre farm afc Sprlngbnrn, all newjy laid down ; 7>oomed houae, 6 stall stable, woolshed, divided Snto 10 paddocks 450 acre leasehold fann> at Mitcham Road 950 acre faraiatSeafield, 4 roomed house, stable 262 acre farm afc Flemingfion, highly improved, divided into 8 paddonks, well fenced and watered, 6 roomed house, granary, outhouse, 4 rooms*, 6 stall stable, and other necessary outbuildings 3800 acres, all m g,rase, well fenced and cotdivided ; all well waiered and good plantations ; close to railway ; with good buildings, house, woolshed, cottage, and other improvements ;, easy terms. (This property can be sold subdivided m two blocks ) We shall be glad fco give the fullest information to intending purchasers, and show them over any of the above properties. friedlandekTbros., ltd.



MAY* 2902 Bought of MITCHELL & TURNER DKA.PBRS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBOKTON Sold by 15 Examined by 11 , ■ ■£— - ■■ ;g—- . 6yfr Dk Dreu Tweed I'-6d 09 0 Now la 06 0 2 School Capes 8 s lid 017 10 „39 6:1 7 1 Ladloa 1 Maolntonh 30» 1 10 0 „ 21a 1 1 g 2~Sohool Habs 8i 64 0 7 0  la 0 2 0 !10 Coloured Muelin, for Aprons 104* 08 9 „ -3J* 02 11 1 Man's Tweed Ooah 22s 6d 12 6 „ IBa 6d 015 6 IPr Working Trousers 8* 61 6 5s lid 0 511 2 Working Shirts ———— &J 09 0 „2i 93 05 6 Paid • 2 Uader Flannels fd 07 6 „2a U 05 0 By Cash, with 2 Pafr"Under Panta 2a 04 0 la 6d 03 0 Tlianks, 1 White Qallt, Db! o B^ 'lOs 9d 010 9 „8a 9d 0 8 9 i MITCHELL SATURN ER ! 1 Coloured Quilt, Sgle Bed Us 6d 04 6 „3b 6d 03 6 I ■■ ■ 4 Ooloared Towela May 17, 1902 la 61 06 0 „is 04 0 1 Coloured Table Cover (Large) 18a 6d 018 6 „ 10s 6d 010 6 1 Pair Laoe Curtains 8i 6A 0 8 6 „6s 9d 0 6 9 12 Yards Pink Flannellette 0s 54J 0 5 6 „ 3|d 0 3 9 4jrds Fancy Flannelette 03«8id 02 10  4*5 016 2 Pair Cashmere Hr-si la 3d 0 2 6 93 0 16 £9~n Now £5 14 1 We take bhls somewhat unusual mobbod ot showing vhe PubMo what the Reduotione we are making Htnount to m a Parcel of Drapery, every article of whioh is of overy d»y need, and Good Value at Full Prices. Our Trumpeter Is not dead, m faat, there are hundreds of him spread over blie County, but we vsn'ure to say that no business attempt of a similar nature, aver made m Aehburton, h»a ever approached the sneoesa abtending ' the Dissolution of Partnership Bale now going on In our Premises. Bee " Wanteda."



WE ARE CASH BUTBKS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT OFFICE IN ARCADE; Open TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS CORKSACKS SUPPLIED. r*i Tt "i onnTTVi r* done on farmers 1 It Jll b 11JM It account. CAMTEEBOBY EOLLBR FLOUR MILLS COMPANY, T). WOOD, Manager. „ -■iii...ii—a julj. .i.jiiiil.lllll ■ iirm J m. ■» I MIIM !■■■ 11W ■l« '^^ lll^M »1 HIIW II IIIITII VMH Yd, T.^ ij "ittITWGKISJF



HARDLEY BROS., PLUMBEES, lEOKMONGERS, A^ID TINSMITH Our Season's Stock of GUN TS, CARTRIDGES, AND GUN FITTINGS Is ta Hand; and Our GUNSMITRING, ENGINEERING, and BRAIZING DEPARTMENT, Ib m the Hands of a Certificated Engineer, therefore all work will be carried.oat oo latest scientific Hnes, and guaranteed W« hold a large afcook «f WIKDMILLS, TANKS, BATHR, FORCE and LIFT PUMPS, SINKS, LAVATORY BASINS, HIGH PRESSURE BOILERS, &o, and make HOT and COLD WATER and SANITARY WORK a Ppeoialty SPOUTING, RIDGING, and all claeeea of Tin and Iron Goods Manufactured. Pipe Wella Driven, Pumps, Hydr&talie Rams, Windmills and Water Wheels fixed and supplied. A-Staff of Competent Workmen always available for all olaaaes of Plumbing; work m any parti of the county. *U- - HARDLEY BR< >8. p-a BoIBS PLUMBSRS and SANITARY ENGINEERS, EAST STRKET



DUg'WKSH KOTIOHiS ■ i T. H. UNDRILL'& CO, ■ CABINETBI/ORS, UPHOLSTBBBRS, Etc, from us at lowest HW * j-^t^ V^lSlhii / We hare also just prices>nd encourage I opened a nice assorfc- Local Industry. f^^s^^^^||^y ment of Tapestry —— * J^A»s«S||^^l^^P^ W jjr Covering, suitable for __  ,fi I^^P*^ lir Re-covering* Dining Furniture re-ooverea Sm |W^ JL^,^jßwgt ifeijSiw.'S' "iS * a i * plililpff- H^^rjjW Koom or Drawing and made equal to IwilWV^Jß^ i I HF«^ i\ I '*! W^Ji^JrfflKNM 12 EoomFurnifcure ■ First -Hclass Work afeil f\ f^ ; W mtosMp Guaranteed. We have jttst opened another Choice Assortment of up-to-date; Bedsteads and Cots|in Brass and Iron at all prices. NEW DESIGNS, BEST QUALITY, LOWEST PEICES. -——Wire, Spring, and other Mattresses made on Premises,- T. H. UNDRILL &' CO., FURNISHERS, TANOEBD STREET



E. CLARK, CARRIAGE PAINTER, T?rVE Years with A. G.Howland, Christ- I church; seventeen years with J. R. and P. and H. Steel. Begs to notify the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has started Business m premises opposite Church of England, Tancred street west. Vehicles of every description Painted to any Design; good workmanship guaran teed ; best materials used. Cushions and all leather work made or repaired. A Trial Solicited. 6 165



I WANTEDS ( IN Ltqi'iti^l'nu—■ Siv uode: h.»vii?3 owp acoepfed for tssne^ of Oorsfite, ihe A.'f* ! double busk C'or*«B wi'i be sold at 3i lid azsl9 to 31. Lftdfeß' Sinsjlsta Sjd to 6s lid — W H Pkarok, o'ioh Draper Gtsnoino Siknt Primal Cooking I. Stove 14a 6d. us «s ordinary kerosene; also Ftimua Hot Plate 17s Bd, acd Primus Iron Heater, 3a 6vt.—Oakson &CO. /CYCLISTS and Athleteß—(rnoJ all woo) V 7 Sweaters 5a lid and 7h 6d ; ail woo! Cashmere Sox, 2 pare for Is lid—W B hoe's Dr»rit>ry Bale WHY worry ovpr the iron'ns of «hir' Bu? n tin of R*pid Shin; G'oup, it nrifikea shirt: ironing a pleisure. To bn h»d from all vron^n*, WANTED KNOWiv—Tt.at or f-- e J Quod ffintnr Boob aud qboee, &' ReaeoDablePrices, oj.l. »i J MO3SON, (or, as m the past, J.M. still maintains, and wou'd not forfeit, that g-acd »>pu'.Btton be beheld and still hoide, no> by MonseDsic*! talk, but bis Ho<»:« have *t. «.U times atooc! i he teat, and are the best; proof of bia nuoofcHP. Repairing done at ouoe. Host Sole Leather used.—Next Court Hou»e. Easb Street, Aehbarmn PATTY Pan b&kivg powder, the great noveity, two paciy tins far nothing | Prom ail finiwrn PAi'TY P»n baking powdei wants on trial without prejudico, two patty pans or nothisig TRY th'e'Bapid Li«l»l!i"ft Shirt) Gtost. Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss Try the iUv-k\ Lighting Shirt Gl<>Bß 8o!d by a<l lending grocers. 5 PATTY Pars baking powder contains & P&tfcv p>*w 'i.t <i»ch end of tin. WANTED KNOWN—That I am vyw prepared to give Estimates for all Plumbers' e.«d Gasfittiuj? Work, and oan guarantee or>'tnp'ei: ie"fiati'>fflotion'> Hot and Hold Water Seivioes Inid on. Welt Sinking. B*t.hs» Tacks and Boiler ifram?s. Having hftd a lon^f c-xptrionOP m Gv,n h.ep*it«, th'>£e Sportemen who rcqu:r« tvslr <Jun6 repaired by an I'xpurti should brinji them to me early, an th« efia»onis qlok-j \ipvt\ uh. WILLIAM R. VIDE, Burnett) Street,.Ntxi.Door *O Club. Plumbor, Locksmith, GasfiVer & Tinemit-h. Lowest prioea compatible wifch unod workmanship ■ 5.3 "fTf/ANTKD—VIen to te-> r*p. sial Lob of V? Ootoniftl Tweed Trousers, 7a lid and 11* 6d. Lot of Sample Hata waual prioa 6k 61 to 12b 6d ; yorr pick for 5i Hd—W B Peaeob, Oa h Draper, Bt^o rpHEßapidL'gbtiDg Shin Giosf—'he only X reHable shirt polish it> the world, It i» used by all tha leading laundresses m Now Zealand. Try a tin, it wilt pay you, Sold by ftli the leading grocers. 6 7 "OTAjNTED.—Farmers and Employers f V requiring Married Couples, Plough men, Grootue, Gardenere, Shepherda, Dairy Hr*ndn ; a)Ho Bote! Servantß, to apply to McDonald. M^nohesrcr Street, Ohsist ohnrch. All ordfri' promptly attended to. Mi«?s Hcnwat suppliea fttnale servsnts, 2 10 WANTED Known—That an cunee of proof is proverbially wor'h a ton of argument. Fow Mitchell and Turner' dissolution of partnership Sale iH not being held m Sydney, or even m Dunedln, hue light hero m ishbarton, eonseqnenHy the goods can be seen before being pnrchased nnO Tho«i about to mwrry, aud to those X aJrojdy mavried. B'udy eo^nomy by purohaßiog your furniture ab W. & M B-KKRH Warehouse, Hevelook Stteet* Juat received, a ooaeignment of Wicker Ohatrs m latest fhapos »nd dpelgQß ; also Bamboo Tables. la afcock all kinds of bed- Etoads aed betkSlng ; sans ot orawing and dining room furniture rr.nde to order at moderate prices. Best worktransuip and materUle.



'< I^Hl b^ P m tfe O '" VHHH OS "** O P* «M O Cfj O WM. SPARROW, Corner of Ess and Moore Streets , J". W* Hdalcolmson, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHEURTON. f-AM A BUYER OF MEAT AT Falrfield Freezing Works. Aiso,— WHEAT, GATS, B A RLE 7, & PEAS, Oft Trucks Afihbnrton or?Conntry Stations Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marina.) 2 188 PHOTOGRAPHY. HALMA'S STUDIOS, SAUNDKR8 1 BUILDINGS, YSTE arc ci»ing TWELVE ENAMELLED VV OABINET PHOTOS end EN., LARGEMENT, sizo 12 x 10, mounted on * beautiful linked plate suck mount foe l£>ts BEE SPECIMENS, as this is only for a Limited Time, OOME EARLY. __ : ' ' ' 1 PATTI if&n baking powder is the great | eat novelty you ever saw. Hold ail • grooenft i



WE HAVE SOLDOUT OF EASY CARTS, But are Booking Orderafor Next Shipment. Book early, as these CARTS WON'T KEEP. They are such ready sellers We are still Agents tor STERLING BICYCLES, McCormick Harvesting Machinery, EXCELSIOR Ploughs, and Spring Tined Cultivators. Plough Shares, R N F and C, At very low prices. Horse Hoes and " Little Wonder' Seed Sowers. Morrow, Bassett i (W Wills Street. M. PRIEST, Manager'



FEINCE Albert Private Hotel, Wills 1 Street (near Eailway Hotel and Post j Office, Ashburton, Under New Manage ■ ment. First Class Accommodation for j Boarders, the Travelling Public, aud Fami | lies. Good Table kept, Hot and Cold j Baths, Tariff moderate. Loose Boxes for Horses. Letters and telegrams promptly 1 replied to.^—A. H. Ebilingham, Proprietor. n nn't Teas* 1 To Whom it Concerns THEREBY beg to notify all concerned that I will not be responsible for debts j contracted by my wife (excepting, of course, tho3e made with the firm of Mouiabty Bri^s., Ashburton's cheapest cabinetmakers, upholsterers, etc., Wakanui Eoad), from thiidate.—X.Y.Z. i TO SHEEPOWNERS. GOOD PRICES ASSURED. HMATSON AND Co., beg to inform » holders of Sheep and Lambs that should they be looking for a Market and decide to try Addington, that'they will be glad to receive Consignments. There is no need to write to them j just consign Matson's, Addington. The firm will carefully untruck and classify each lot, and if the price bid at Auction is not sufficient on a basis of the c.i.f. Prices current for Frozen Meat, they will have the Sheep sent to either Isling ton or Belfast, and on receipt of Weights will sell forward or ship as Clients may desire. Prompt Payments. Consign MATSON'S, Addington. ', To Those Who Have Landed ; Property to Sell. ', Send Particulars of your Properties to H, MATSON AND CO. The Firm is recognised as the greatest 1 medium of exchange m Canterbury, and - Buyers from all parts are constantly en quiring and making inquiries from them. ■ Daring the past six months the firm have ' been instrumental m selling no less than • SIX good-sized Properties south of Rangi tata. They are always willing to receive particulars through any local Agent, and to ■ work m conjunction with them, which must be to the benefit of the owner. They ad ; vertise all Properties m their Quarterly • Eeview, which is circulated throughout the • world. They advertise likely Properties 1 m their regular column, free of cost to ' Owners, and other charges are on the lowest ' scale. If you have a place for sale, avail yourself of their services. It costs nothing unless sale is made, and no fear of your • Property being hawked or depreciated. Great facts. They can always assist ' Purchasers, being hand and glove with Moneyed Clients. MATSON'S, 6 143 Christchurch,



80-SCNESS NOT'UKS PjireTEAS of FINEST Quality!! These Teas are blends ot absolutely the FINEST TEAS PROCURABLE. $Wr Brand .11 \J Each Brand is ot a different character and flavour but of FINEST Quality. \as Brand, Pure .Ceylon •1 %J Ask your Grocer for these well-known Brands ot Teas.and ... ACCEPT NO OTHER,



PEACE DECLARED. NOT so with you, because your system is out of order, on account of your cold feet. Remedy-Call at the ULSTER BOOT SHOP and get a pair of warm Boots or Slippers. Prices to suit every one. Slippers from 9d upwards. All classes of Boots and Shoes equally cheap. T. YOU HG, Ulster Boot Shop, Tancred street. THOMAS LINTEKN BECJS to annouuoe that be has taken over the ALFORD FOREST HOTEL. And wiii be glad to acs old Friends and Visitors. Only beab Brands of Wiuea, Alee, and spirits ntoaked* Good T&ble. Gbod attendance. 5 16 rpVfoKk on<3 interested to read j JjJ advertisement appearing m Mitchell and Turner's epaco of chiaiseoe, to erode out any article they can do wifchont, then to call on us and bring the advertisement 'ami fii'ul pcuwe with ihem. The parcel wiii be delivered nexi nay. r,jf>EY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will save I you time, money, and worry. It will make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers,



Having money to Lend both on first and second mortgages, can arrange very easy terms for any of the above properties. For full particulars apply to W. STONYER, Implement Dep6t, Tancred Street.



CO ALS ! COALS ! COALS ! . M^-f-T MMRKS NJIW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET, rprtfS U Onteibufv'n Beet, Goal. Ectsry I H>u>i'boidcT should save moo?y, onii l" <-p :«'•.' m-'M'y m 'he province by unlng MOUNT JSOMKPS COAL Ihs Co ul b;if- 36 ptr ounfc of One, bums v?;»h 11 gKjii fi*irc, iv>r! j;iv(-s & ptß<»dj> heab TEY IT! TRY IT V. TRY IT !'(« if h:.f J of h!1 C.oxf Merchants, Vncs!-~ J7-- }'f-r 7'on &<■ M- uct b'iD-.era StatioD ,]&M'M.S GIB'-'OK, Oitieron Slreofc, A-hburlr/i* J HA V E ¥O E -S AL E— The Latest and Most up-to-date Earm Machinery m the market. The Gold Medal Drill Tha only Drill that carried off a Gold Medal m an actual Field Trial. Light draught combined with strength, a perfect sower, andatria.l given. Inspection invited. The tnew Colonial Double Spring Tined cultivator, great strength with equal vibra tion, perfect machinery. The Rotary Disc Kidgeb. This machinß takes the place of three Implements, and does its work better. A great saving to mangel and tiirnip growers. Ploiighs, Harrows, Spring-tined Culti vators, and all kinds of Farm Machinery kept on hand. Prices moderate, and terms very easy. Extras for above kept m stock. Agent for Southland Implement and Engineering Company. Bicycles and all requisites.—The latest I model Chain Envoy, beautiful mac- I hine for strength, style and finish. The coming machine—Chainless En voy, no cogs or chain, but rolls along : the easiest running machine m the I market; once ridden, always ridden. Inspection invited. Sheep-feeders for Sale, cheap 1 second , hand gas stove, only m use a week, a bar gain. Farms from 5 acres to 2000 acres, reasonable, and on very easy terms.



[a oabd. IBBGt lo aanoacioe that) I have con meoced feijo practice of lny prof-phi n of Barrister and Solicitor its the A*autie Chambers, m rrcn« Immediately over the •hop of Me J. Wilson, paints' 1- H. MoSHEEBY» BARRISTER & SOLICITOR. _ " 303 NOTICE, T¥7 E HAVE APPOI NTB 1) F. W, COX, Agent for M&SSPY-HABBIS and IM^miAh BIOYCES FOR ASHBURTON, RAEAIA, and Surrounding Districts Citerrn r wiiljjrflneive every attention, and MR COX will Collect) nit Monies due to as* CANADA CYCLE & MOTOR COY. LIMITED ]>pot— East Street, Asbburton



TUSSICURA. THE GREAT THROAT AND LUNG OUUK. I.«J" epite of the, many rivals ib has had to contend againßt m the field rf pharmacy. TUSSICURA. has proved its superiority and m now admitted to be, for throat and Inng compkintß. the remedy < f the age Tl.e wonderful success of the preparation m proof that th» public ar« quite capable o* ju^ginc whether n. thing is good or otherwise, snd the verd'Cb m tWs-inatanm has h«nn pmphat'O'Hy m its favour. When TOSSICURa w«n firot pat apnn th» m*rk«t the' infontor wn" n-Tpfoi f-o explain thafc it was no pßrt of his Intention ti'J provide a cheap medicine. Experi'/nce haa shown that economy m tbeee matters is invariably a nusakt\ bat at the same time tbo public, qaiteproperly, demand fall valu^for their money. That they resognised f hat; thry h»vo receiv d ir(a shown by the large and constancy iocreasina; eale of the mixture and the full h m its success, whenife became OK-ro widely known, haa baen amply jastified. Price 2s 6d per botfcla iSole Proprietor and Manufacturer, S J Evans. DunnfHn. Wholesale As.t>nt9. K^mpthorne Prosper »nd Vo. Ofetaiaable Rt all Chemists and store keepers m the Colony- A story is being told of which Lord Bouebery is the alleged subject. On one occasion he went into a large Oxford btreet establishment to purchases new hat, and ■while he stood bare-headed waiting to be fitted a Bishop entered on the same errand, and mistook the Earl for one of the shop assistants. "Have you a hat like this ? he asked, showing him his own extraordi aarr headgear. Lord Bosedery took it from him and examined it critically before he answered. " No," he answered at length ; " I haven't got a hat like that, and if I had I wouldn't wear it 1" The Cup That Cheers.-What is more invigorating than a nice cup of Coffee these frosty mornings; and you get one if yon bur some of Fletcher Bros, fine blend of Java and Mocha, which makes a_ cup oi Coffae fit for the Gods. We grind the Coffee on the premises, thereby ensuring its freshness. We have only one quality and one price, namely, Is 6d per lb, and there is nothing better to be had. Wanted Khow«—Th*r for Coughs and Colds?, however wren-, this I*o w mulur.gif $6wp'«r« r[ U S*fCUKA Smoke New Venus