CABLE NEWS.

United Press Ass-'ciation —Hy Eloctric

Telegmph —Copyright,

Capetown, Nov. 19 The Cape Assembly is prorogued till January loth.

Brussels, Nov 20

Eubino is shockingly cynical. He regrets f.hat the death penalty is abolished, He has retained Sip»dos as his advocate. London, November 19 The authorities of Scotland Yard 6tate lhat Kubino has no London confederate <.

Severe early frosts continue and snow has fallen in Kent. German meteorologists predict the hardest winter during the half century. The Jakes around Berlin and iho Neva are frozen.

The Hon W. P. Reeves' book on " State experiments in Australia and New Zealand," is published. Tho "Daily News" says it is a remarkable work, and hopes the political li ssou will have a bracing effect on the English mind. Piofessor Goldwin Smith has bequeathed his brain to the Cornell university.

Kome, November 19 The Queen has been accouched with a daughter. Bombay. Nov 19 Colonel Moraes' column is advancing against the Waziris from Idar, and Colonel Polioi-k's from Thai, Colonel Radford's from Barganthi, and Ponnaehey's from Gumati, General Eyerton accompanies Colonel Pollock. Adelaide, Nov. 19. A tidal wave has occurred at Glenelg. The water suddenly rose six feet aud rushed inland, two hundred feet beyond high water mark. llobakt, Nov. 20 The Income Tax Bill passed the Assembly by a majority of five. Brisbane, Nov. 20 The Treasurer,in the Assembly, proposed to raise .£6.0,000 Treasury Bills with a currency of ten years' interest, not to ex ceed four per cent. The bulk is required to meet last year's deficit. The Billsaretobe retired at maturity by a proposed special land sale. The Treasurer hinted, without committing himself as recommending it, that the railways might be disposed ot' at their capital value.

NeW Zealand Coal.

United Prnsa Association - I.v Klec'ric Telegraph—Copyright. London, November 19 Captain l'retyuian, Civil Lord of tho Adtnirality, replying to a question, said tho commander of tho China Squadron reported that the steaming qualities of New Zealand coal were excellent, and, as the stokers had grown accustomed to its use, less smoke was emitted.

The New "Messiah" in London.

A GREAT SENSATION".

Exciting scenes occurred on Sunday, cep tcmber 14th, at the service at the Ark of the Covenant at Clapton, when Mr Smyth Piggott again proclaimed himself the Mes siah. Crowds collected outside the church before the doors were opened, and at half past ten, the hour fixed for the service, there were two thousand people outside. The members of the sect as they made their way through the crowd, with the aid of half-a dozen policemen, had to submit to a run ning fire of irreverent remarks. When the doors were open to the public there was a wild stampede for the door. Those who could not get through the gate scaled the walls and railings. When about one hundred had been admitted, the doors were closed, to the great disappointment of those left outside. They could not force the stout doors, however, and after a time they recovered their equanimity, and sang in chorus " For He's a Jolly Good Fellow."

j A representative of the " Westminster Gazette/ who got admission to the " Ark," at Clapton, on Sunday, writes :— When at last the interior of the building wag reached, it was seen that the members of the sect of •ApfapeinoniU's filled nljoufc half of the church. A lady was playing 1 au organ, while the public, all looking very hot and bedraggled after their fight outside, slowly and reverently took their seats. At half past ton prompt the service commenced with the singing of a hymn. Just after the conclusion of the iirsb verso Mr Figott entered from a side door and took his seat on an oak thr-rie, plieed on the spot where an altar usually stands. He was facing the congregation. During the singing of the hymn everyone of cour.-e remained standing except Mr Pigott, who uid not leave his seat until he came forwird to preach. After a short prayer Psalms 40, 47 and 48 were sung, and one of the dignitaries of tho church read the twenty-fourth chapter of the Gospel of Sfc Luke. Then another hymn was sung, and the man seated on the thror.e slowly stepped forward and gazed on the congregation; who up to now had be haved as decorously as could be desired; thorgh chere had been from time to time sounds of tumult outside, cheer?, sinking, and hooting being heard quite plainly from within.

In a low voice, which was now and again rendered inaudible by the noise of the people both within and without the lmid ing. Mr Pig-'tt l>egan his discourse, which lasted over half an hour. He at first re ferred to what he culled the "first coming of the Son ot Man," and compared" Brother Prince," who is eaid to have heralded the arrival of the new " Messiah," to John the Baptist. He then continued :—" It is not as the pastor of this church that 1 stand before you. I stand before you as that one who has come again, the Son of Man Him self come in my own body, come to receive my people, come to receivo my people my self, come as a quickening spirit tr> give everlasting life to all flesh. You shall know me, indeed, that I who stand before you speaking in this body—the body of that one I have taken unto myself—am the Son of Man come iv judgment, come in love, come to bless man as flosh and do liver him from that great enemy, the wicked one, who still exercises his power, who still holds you in chains of darkness, I but whose time is short."

There had been many interruptions during the recital of this passage, but the speaker remained unmoved, and still con tinued to look straight before him at the congregntion. Later in his discourse the preacher said :—" lam the son of man in my own body, to give life to the world." The sentence was received with loud hoots, and a person shouted, " I don't believe it." He concluded as follows-.— " I would have you know that I love you—that God loves you—and it is with the love of God that I love you ; and that when you meet with me —wherever you meet with me—l am Love. And now to those who can receive me—l give you my peace. Peace, peace, peace be with each one of you, and may it reach you all."

There was a considerable uproar at the conclusion, but it was soon hushed as the singing of a hymn was begun, Before the congregation had finished the hymn Mr Pigott left the church Mr Pigort was driven home escorted by mounted"police, and, accorcing to some nc counts, he was personally assaulted as he made his way to the carriage. His house had to be guarded by police for an hour. Mr Pigott is described as a tall, thin, ascetic man, with a lean, clean-shaven face and burning eyes, sitting solemnly on his throne, haloed with the mottoe, in staring letters, " I am the resurrection and the life."

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancos, for the Proprietor, Robert Bell, afc his Printing Office. Burnett Street, Ashbur. ton. FEIDAST, Noreraber 21, 19QV



It i<j only on the use of Wolfe'* Sulmappa that it ought to be judged. . You he tfje Judge. Every bottle of Wolfe's Schnnpps contains an honest preparation of Juniper Berriea and select Barley. If you need a stimulant that will brace a tired body or clear a tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS—not a false stimulant but a builder up of vital forces. You take no dlisfi. Better not take anything than accept a substitute for this sterl ing bid tonic. Imitations are put out for one purpose only—to make big profits—they are absolutely worthless. sQuyW6oleSßottles Look for the name, and accept only bottles with the signature of Udolpho Wolfe on the label. BUSINESS NOTICES.



MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &C, REGISTEEED TEACHER OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. Latest Music by every mail. Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's Sewing Machines. The Latest and Best. The only Sewing Machine that does not fail in any point.; Agent for Empress Needle j Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes,! Arasenes, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist. fiL McSHERRY, T>ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. 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 same is being sold at lowest prices. Choice assortment of Toilet Ware just opened out. Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged. H. W. ROBINSON, TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10 289



'SPECIAL PURCHASE OF Men's, Youths' an;! Boys CLOTHING, At Big Discount. — :O:— nnHESE we are now offering at from 10 to 20 per cent, under Regular Prices. Together with a fine Assoromc nt of Hats, Ties, Shirts, etc. ASHBUKTON DRAPERY CO. Drapers, Clothiers, Milliners, and Dressmakers, Arcade House. Massey-Harris Bicycles TO THE FRONT AGAIN. AT the Invereargill Sports, held on November 10th, they secured J, 2, 3 in every event on the programme. This is the greatest record in the Au3tra lasinn 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. JOHN OLSEN,



Melrose Dairy, Hampstead, ; WISHES to notify to the inhabitants of Ashburton that he has erected a substantial dairy in brick, with all the latest appliances, for the clarification, ' pasteurizeing, and cooling of milk. Jusfc the kind of milk for the weakest of invalids and most delicate children, and a milk that everybody ought to use. i Unpasteurised milk supplied from Novem ber Ist and until machinery fitted up. Families waited on. : Wanted regular supplies of milk delivered at Melrose Dairy. 10 244 Removal Cheap Boot Sale. THOMAS YOUNG WISHES to remind his numerous friends and the public that he has removed to the shop lately occupied by Mr Nokes, in East Street, next to the Bank of New Zealand, where he will continue his Hoot Sale until th© 10th of November. Two shillings in the Pound off all sales for cash. Why do you go about in pain when you can get your Boots made at T. Youug to fit your feet. Bepairing done with despatcK T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop, East Street, Ashbui-tou. Smoke New Venus



STANBISH AND PREECE, Photographers under the Eoyal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio Hi°h Street, Christchurch. The Ideal Vulcanised Tyre holds practic ally every New Zealand record, is guaran teed for 12 months and can be supplied and fitted to your Cycle without any additional cost. The Leader Tyre is our second grade line, manufactured by Ideal Ttbe Coy, Christchurch and Melbourne, and are guaranteed for ii months, and is an ab solutely good and reliable Tyre.—(Advt.) TTIURNITOEE. —Go to Stra^ge's for JC yariety and beet value.



BUSINESS NOTICES. ' A Comforting Cop. IF you want a comforting Cup of delicious refreshing Tea, you're safe if you try SURATURA TEA. ■ We are confident it will suit your taste no matter how fastidious you may be. It . pleases particular people best, because it is a, particularly good tea. SURATURA is Tea perfection-it is perfect in Aroma, perfect in Flavour, perfect in all the essen tials that make for good Tea. SURATURA is pure, honest, Ceylon Tea, and is guaran teed not blended with Indian, China, or ■ any cheap or inferior Tea. Retail Prices — ■ Suratura A quality—ls 8d per 1b . Suratura B quality—ls lldper lb [ Suratura D quality—2s 2d per lb , Suratura X quality—2s 6d per lb I Procurable from John Orr and Co., Ashbucton. J. W. Lill, Dunsaudel 1 J. R. Carey, Fairton D. Miller and Co., Hinds I : Special Prices : i FOB 1 MONTH ITT ANTED Ladies to see Fast Prints j yV 3i{d, Delaines s!',d, lovely Blouse j Pieces from Js3d, Pinafore Muslins 6ijd, wide Nainsook s&d. W, H. PEARCE, Cash Draper. f IanfTANTED all mothers to see Girls Leg ? y horn Flop Hats Is Gd, 2s 6d, 2s lid, ladies Sailor Hats, (samples); special lot 1 Corsets 2s lid a pnir. i W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper. - WE WANT ROOM FOR XMAS GOODS, j 1 | I v v Dungaree Jackets, Is lid each. k Special prices for all Dungaree Goods thi3 > season at W. H. Pearce's, Cash Draper. j WHAT a pretty Brooch.! Yes, I got it i at Peaeck's for a shilling. They j have such a lot of different kinds to select from. I mean W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper and Clothier I



MITCHELL, PHOTOGRAPHER, Burnett St TTNVITES the residents of Ashburton and JL the surrounding districts to inspect the new Photographs ou exhibition at his Studio, Burnett Street, on and after FRIDAY. 31st inst. To meet the increasing demand for a well-finished Enlargement at a moderate price I have decided to supply for a period 1 dozen Hiphlv Finished Cabinet Photos & One Matoline Enlarge ment for 15s. Note.—Specimens will be exhibited in Vestibule. t?est work guaranteed. 10 285 Don't Forget rf O Call at ARGYLE BEOS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WEST PORT, ") NEWCASTLE, / Coal always and t on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. I WANTED, SEVERAL LADIES about to purchase Summer Shoes to have a look at our WINDOW DISPLAY of this season's Foot-wear. OUR LEADTNG LINES at 8s lid and 11s 6d j have the snap and style which always appeals to the feminine taste. D. STOCK'S; BLUE BOOT STORE, \ Burnett Street. I Note —Discount Coupons for Cash. I



The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. TO VERY description of Merchandise and SIJ Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, 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 i TWINES, MANURES, TUBNIP AND RAPE 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 Manager ' i ILES' , Cantharides and Rosemary ; FOR THE HAIR. i •■ As used by Lady Ranfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting the Growth of the Hair and removing ■ Scurf and Dandruff. i 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, Princes Street, Dunediu. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Geraldine. 8 12s j W MALCOLMSON, FARMERS 1 AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OF MEAT AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, , OATS, BARLEY, i & PEAS, Dn Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188



, _ BUSINESS NOTICES _____-___» WOOL SEASON, 3902-3 ■XXTE Shall be represented at the Christchureh3'and Timaru Auotion Sales', and"have made satisfactory an angements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ash burton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and! sent on to either Christchurch or Tin aru, 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 at Christchurch -.—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for Sale at Timaru: Mill and Company's Siding, Timaru. If intended for sale at Ashburton s— Friedlander Broa., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. Woolpackß, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Requisite?, Buppliedjafe ; Lowest Rate 3. The Season's Sales havejbeen fixed as follows :— Christchurch* Timaru. November 20th, 1902. December 3rd,, 1902. December llth, 1902. January 13th, 1903. January 16th, 1903. February 25th", 1903. February 19th, 1903. ERIEBLANDEB, BROS., LTD.



LaCCS. SILK BLOUSES, REAL LACE GOODS. Qiojcg Shrill 0 WASHING BLOUSES LACE COLLARETTES WHITE APRONS, lace ties, NOVELTIES HOLLAND APRONS > RUFFLES. UNDERSKIRTS. : , : ft OW " Showing' in New and Up-to-Date Drapery, at MITCHELL & SUNSHADES TURNER'S DUST COATS, UMBRELLAS, JACKETS, hosiery, Burnett Strcet,| mantles gloves, Warehouse. ribbons TRIMMINGS, MILLINERY • ■_-.. .-s- •-'!■» v 1 'iii I 11l 'I I'lll I 111 1111 1 ' 11 ||i li I'l lIMUI I1HI»BW H.W.I F U RN-I-T F-itE 'S 2tiißi-



IN CONSEQUENCE OF OUR RECENT LOSS BY FIRE W E WANT MONE V, • so have determined to sell the whole of our large stocks of Household Furnishings at great reductions, (Kegardless of Cost.) A numter.of slightlyjdamaged articles at your own price. „.««.«»*.-«,«.«„«, Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom JSets, Jugs, Vases, Orna p , ments, Etc., (almost given away.) &nd Linoleurcs, Oilcloths, Carpets, Bugs, Mats, Bedsteads, Bed ding, Chairs, Drawing Eoom and Dining Eoom Suites, Glassware. Couches, etc., all reduced. (In fact, no'freasonable offer will be refused.) A lot of Bamboo] Poles and Blind Eollers at Half Price. ■■■"■■■ T. H. UN DRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Etc.- Tancred Street. Old premises next Building Society Office, and at new Hall, next Claridge's Stablea. WOOL. WOOI^_ WOOI,. I AM now making LIBERAL CASH AP^ANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, jher in Ashburton Christchurch, Timaru, or for Shipment. This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have beenjfixed as under, viz :-» CHEISTCHURCH— TIMARU-



NOVEMBER 20th, 1902. DECEMBER 3rd, 1902 DECEMBER 11th, 1902. tawttatjv i«+i , Ort , JANUARY 16th, 1903 JANUARY 16th, 1903. FEBRUARY 19th, 1903. FEBRUARY 25th, 1903 I shall be represented both at Christchurch and Timaru. WOOL FOR CHRISTCHUECH to be consigned—MATSON AND CO., Addington, account D. Thomas. WOOL FOR TXMAETJ to be consigned—N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Company's Siding, Tixnaru, account D. Thomas. Wool Packs, and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Market Rates. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. : P U RJTSITE'.D S. : I HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plpnt south of the Line, and I now ask Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am prepared to Clean for Farmers any description of SEEDSOR GRAIN, And will guarantee to give them satisfaction. 1 can supply BEST RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BEST CLOVERS, (dressed by own mnchines), the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. AIso—HURST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil, eto D. THOMAS, ■ ; ASHBURTON.



BUSINESS NOTICES. GOLD MEDAL. 1 i ,The McCormick Reaper & Under (LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) "VITAS again awarded the Gold Mec'al at the Christchurch Show, thus winning the highest honours given for Maohinery two years in succession. The Excelsior Cultivator secured the Silver Medal. McCormick Daisy Reaper was Highly Commended. Morrow, Rassett AND CO. Wills Street, Ashburton.



M. PRIEST, Manager. 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 Eacquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15 for 6d. Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWE~£ (late F Clark's; Tobacconist. MORIARTY BROS., Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, etc., TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. FOR WATCHES, CLOCKSJ, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-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. Notice to Farmers. - -My-Motttt.—lP-ick_tkeJbfiat_and-mo«t up-to_-_ date Machinery in the Market.



-V7-OU WILL FIND THE Latest Osborne Harvester and Binder, (Light Draught) Strongly and simply constructed, easy running, and what is best —WILL LAST. Once used, always used Reapers and Mowers, all sizes; will cut any thing, bar gate posts and gorse fences. Hay Rakes, very strong; yet can be worked by a child. Our COLUMBIA DISC HARROW is admitted by everyone that has used them as being the easiest manipulated, strongest, and most durable in the Market. ALL FARM IMPLEMENTS EQUALLY GOOD. Call and inspect for yourselves at the Tancred St. Implement Depot- Show Rooms- Price and Terms on application. Twines, Oils, Duplicates kept in stock. W. STONYER. 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 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. Only this season's Tweeds sold-



§1111 i DO, I TAILORS. l=: | WILLIAM R. HYDE, I BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. j ' (Next Ashburton Club), "^TTTH OLE SALE and retail Tinware H Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. MUSIC Singing, Piano, & Harmony MR J. GILLIES —Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). Piano, Sohumann Conservatoire, Frankfort* a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10152 | CHARLES BEECH, \ TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. MY TEA ROOM is centrally situated and Hot Pies can be had at any time. , , Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Small goods a specialty. Try Montgomerie's Malt Digestive Bread—Bennaline. 8 209



j BUSINESS NOTICES. WOOL. WOOL. Christchurch. Sale Dates. FIRST SALE — THURSDAY, November 20th. SECOND SALE — THURSDAY, Decem ber 11th i THIRD SALE—FRIDAY, January 16th, 1 1903 j FOURTH SALE—THURSDAY, Ftbruary ' 19th, I'jGS ; If. MATSON & CO. |^|FFER 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 prices required " Subject to sales," or make your want* known to us. With our large connection extending over the whole of New Zealand



i 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, CASHEL STREET Christchurch Nearly three score years and ten, and a sufferer for a long period from Rheumatism and Piles, but finds a cure at last in Plantekoa. Taiti, Lower Hutt, Feb. 3,1902 Dear Sir,— I HAVE been a great sufferer for many years from Rheumatism and Piles. I; have been treated by doctor 3, and have also used countless medicines, without success. I can say that through using PLANTEKOA and PLANTEKOA OINTMENT, I have at last found a cure, and this is really wonder ful, considering my age. With reference to the Ointment I have used it for all kinds of skin troubles, burns, scalds, cracked hands, etc., with the best of results, and I can honestly recommend any one to use these articles, for in my years of experience I have never seen their equal.— I am, yours etc., M. A. Saul. Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for it. JACKSON, Agent. Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S CANTERBURY



Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) DIRECTORY, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL : APRIL 1903 (SECOND YEAR OF PUBLICATION.) HTVEMY Bvo. size, containing over 1000 pages, together with numerous Maps, corrected to date, the whole handsomely bound in cloth, gilt lettered. I Price, if ordered before publication, 10s 6d „ After publication, 12s 6d. Stone Son & Co., PEINTEES & PUBLISHERS, Dunedin and Wellington. 10293 ( CLAEIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnelFs). ; Tancred Street, Ashburton. Y3EST accommodation and attention for Jl Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed dinsr and Picnic Parties catered for. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No, 9L 6 87 "TT OI C E PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnsto n.. Havelock Street. MANNING &-CCVS 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—Messes Shear man Bros. WANTED Known - Special Value in Boots and Shoes at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. WHY not try Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store for Boots and Shoes. Great value at Mellor's. 6 LADIES' second-hand Eicycle3 wanted as part payment on " Swifts." Best prices in Tancred Street.—Eclipse Cycle Works. ■ ; IT is a well-known fact that Jas Mellor can give much better value in Boots and Shoes than any other Shop in Ashburton. FOR tip top value in Boots try Mei.lok's Zealandia Boot Store. SHEEP Shears! Sheep Shears! T.U.S and 8.8.A., 3s 6d; Turkey and Wash ita Stones at prices that cannot be beaten. —Hardley Bros. i Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICES. For CYCLING SHOES, GO TO H. Pannell, Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christohurch. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock. Write for instructions for self measurement FIT GUABANTCED. TO Those about to marry, and to those 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. Complete Furolßl&inig'f' UNDEBTAKERIS. If 3-011 wish to obtain the



BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere. "ITITE have the pleasure to notify our Clients that ye are now in the position to supply them with these celebrated Fertilisers at— £4 12s 6d per ton on Trucks at Islington and Smithfield. Eesults Prove that they are the ! Best & Cheapest to use. QUALITY AND ANALYSIS REMAIN - AS BEFORE. — Islington Clients have won the Highest Honours at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations for Hoots and Grain exhibited afc their Shows, find in the Paddock Competitions. NICOLL BROS. DIST RICT AGENTS, ASHBUETON.



SUMMER Necessities.—Now that warm weather is at hand, we huve provided on more than usually lavish scale, for the comfort and pleasure of our customers.— Mitchell & Tijuneii The Drapers. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin FOR Holiday Season—Good range of Gladstone Bags, Portmanteaus, and Brief Bags at Geant and Moobe's. r 1 you want real good Boots then try Mellor's, the cb*«aest Shop in Ash burton. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. WANTED to Buy—Six Ladies'second hand Bicycles. — Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street. WANTED KNOWN.—That J, Moison will give a good discount for one month, being, over-stocked, and to make room for summer Boots and Shoes, which, are arriving shortly of all the best; English, American, and Colonial makes. As usual, J. M. does the best repairs, and at once; uses nothing but the very best sold leather. Next Courthouse, Ashburton, WANTED KNOWN — Farmers' Good Shooter Boots only 10s 6d. Mewob's Zealandia Boot Store, JUST fancy Mellor is Selling his Boots and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. WANTED Known—Better value than ever in Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. JUST landed ex " Delphic " and ? Mam ari," shipments of first-class English [China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchurch. prices.— Carson and Co WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots and Shoes at Jas. Mellor's, Tancred Street. WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty 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. 98 PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. BRING your Lawn Mowers. We grind them* true in the lathe. We did about thirty last year. Mowers sent for and delivered same day.—Eclipse Cycle Co., Tapered Street. ■ __ PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. ■\T|TE'VE got it; if not in stock, we'll VI get it; if not made, we'll make it. Anything in Cycle, Lawn Mower, and light machine parts, and Repairs, you can get at the Eclipse Cycle Co.'s, Tancred Street, Ashburton.