Queensland's Pastoral Troubles.

The following letter published in tho " Courier " is of value as setting foiLh the views of an experienced and broad-miaded i Queensland pastoralist on the difficult, situation in which the industry is now placed in that State. The letter is from the pen of T\Tr A. j Crombie: ■" Tn addressing the Legislative ( Council recently, the Hon. A. J. Thynne ] drew attention to a matter of vast import-, ance when he referred to' the hesitation en the pi'-rt of most of the people in this State to face the position.' It is parsing- strange that, in spite of in formation which has from time to time ap peared in the Press, people generally should fail to realise the disaster which has over taken Queensland. Sir William McMillan, who is perhaps accepted as the ablest ex ponent iv the Commonwealth on Australian finance, lately intimated that the drought had caused a loss of at least £100,000,000 sterling to Australia. The "Courier," in leading articles, assures us that ' Queeus i land has Buffered from drought ns no other State has suffered/ and again,' The drought has scoured the pastoral industry almost oub of existence.' Truly appalling state ments these when we remember that, as the Sydney ' Town and Country Journal' declared, when discussing the pastoralists, •They hold in their hands the industry which has made Australia what it is to-day, the industry which is the pulsing heart of Australia's prosperity.' I Many business people, who should know better, assert that the community prospers ! in spite of the drought, ignoring the fact that the country has fictitiously prospered because of the drought, and the abnormal

expenditure which lias been incurred in the attempts, now extending over four years, which have been made to save sheep by artificial feeding, scrub cutting, etc., means which have utterly failed, and which from an economic standpoint has proved com pletely ruinous* We are frequently told by politicians that a wet year or two will soon bring. about a state of prosperity. It is true that a wet year or two would probably make Queens land equal to depasturing 25,000,000 sheep, while we would have, say, one-fourth of that number in the State. Who is go'.ng to pay renb on the three-fourths which cannot be utilised ?. Has the Ministry ever given a thought to this ? In many cases it would be more profitable for Crown tenants to allow their country to lie idle for five or six years, and then upon the termination of their leases, obtain from the Crown com pensation for their improvements, which in some instances would amount to a greater sum than their leases, improvements, and livo stock are worth to sell to-day. Of course we know that the Hou. the Minister for Lands declares that we cannot make good our claim for compensation for improve ments on the expiration of our leases, but as the opinions of some of: the ablest mem bers of the English Bar are in our favor, we can afford to take the Minister's opinion, or that of any other layman, for what it is worth. If the drought finally broke up this week, within three months an immense amount of labor would be thrown out of employment, and the depression iv tha pastoral districts, which after all are the principal factors in the prosperity of the coastal towns, would be more acute than over. "•-

I It may be answered. " Oh, sheep will ; soon breed up." But in this case they will ; not do so, for owing to four years' drought j we have practically no ewes under the age I of five years, and many very much older. They have suffered snch prolonged hard ship that their organs have become atro phied, and no considerable immediate in crease can be expected from them. After 1881. sheep did increase speedily. This may be attributed to two principal causes first, New South "Wales had millions of surplus sheep to sell: second, Queensland was being spoonfed with the proceeds of the Griffith .£10,000,000 loan, and had conse ( u ---ently pleuty of money to buy sheep. After the drought completely breaks, New South Wales will be just as eager to purchase sheep as Queensland will be, and as Mr Tbynne forcibly pointed out, unless con ditions are made as favorable in Queensland as they are in New South Wales, which enjoys immense advantages in the way of markets and communication, the tendency ■will be for sheep to move from Queensland to the Southern State. This actually occurred to my knowledge over thirty years ago. *

It is frequently declared by various poli ticians, e.g., Mr Plain, Mr Barlow, Me Kerf, Senator Riggs, and others that the enchanc ed value of stock goes vevy far to compensate for drought losses. la this n erely a gag, or are these gentlemen so dense ly ignorant of what is occunitig iv our midst as to assert that ' Queensland ■who has suffered from drought as no other State has suffered/ and whose share of"the £100,000,000 famine bill m; st amount (o at least .£45,000,000 stc rlmg, is compensat ed for her Josses by the gain of a few shil lings per head on 7,000,0C0 sheep en 1, say, .£1 a head on 3,000,0C0 or 4,000,003 cattle ?

There is nothing to be gained by ignoring the lamentable position which Queensland now occupies, for, as the " Courier " assures us, ' her principal industry is now wiped out.' The sooner the Ministry and the country realise this the batter for the com munity. N< thing but disaster caa attend the attempt to cloak the fact that' the in dustry which has irale Australia what it is to-day, the industry which is the pulsing heart of Australia'j prosperity,' is now in extremi?. Will i:o strong man arise equal to the occasion? Shades of Mollwraith. Is there not amongst us three score and twolye paid politicians one statesman cap able of rescuing Queensland from impend ing ruin ?"

THE ASHBURTON GUAHDIAN : MONDAY, SEPTEMBER ig, tgo^

Printed and published by Thomas Hahcox, for the Proprietor,?Eobbrt Bkll, afc his Printing Office, Burnett Street' Ashbur ton. -' v.-; MONDAY, September 15, 190$



That hard *ng&^* *yh cough of %^^^-mM^Y\ forit?Look •tST- ''~^mMW *te\ out, or it " Jw. ' IBs \w* I ..i l j J strength of a powerful chain. / Ayer's Gharry Peotaral cures coughs and colds, eyen hard coughs and old colds. Mrs. A. White, of Fitzroy, Victoria, Says: vI had a very hard cough night and day. I tried many remedies, but Without relief. I thought my lungs were nearly gone. I then tried Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. I began to improve at once, and only one and one-half bot tles completely cured me." There are many substitutes and imi tations. Beware cf them ! Be sure you get Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Two sizes. Large and small bottles. f reporeti by Dr. J. C. Aycr & Co., Lcs-cII, Mess.. U.S.A. BUSINESS 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), 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. i Each Pupil's Term dates from the first; lesson, I Address:—Care Mrs Pxlbrow, Cameron Street. 728 ~ NOTICE Fish! Fish! Fish! TO ANGLERS AND ALL INTERESTED. OUR New Season's Stock of Pishing Goods jusfc to hand ex s.s. " Whaka tane" from London. Rods, Beels, Minnows, Traces, Casts, Plies. Gut, Minnow Trace and Worm Boxes, Waders, etc, etc. Being direct importers from the manu facturers, quality and prices cannot be beaten. Our prices defy competition. Goods at Dnnedin or Christchurch prices. We ask you to ascertain our prices before pur- | chasing elsewhere. j HARDLEY BROS. IMPORTERS * MANUFACTURERS, < Ashburton. j Orders by post promptly attended to.



=362.000.1= Yes, it's a Lot. "OUT that is the numbor of McCOBMICK JtS Machines Built and Sold in 1901. It means that the works turned out last year over Two Machines a Minute, For 300 Days, working io hours a day. JUST THISK IT OVER One Machine in 1831 ---362,000 in 1901. They are turning out 3 complete Machines a minute this year. Are you going to have one of them ? Guess you ought! Thry are the Best- Write or call for new 92 CAT-A-LOG-. >-:oi;-o"W", i -;sss ti AND CO., Wills Street, Ashburton. M. PRIEST, Manager.



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 Addinerton^hat they will be glad to receive.Consignments. There is no need to write to them; 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 hare 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 | medium of exchange in Canterbury, and i Buyers from all parts are constantly en quiring and making inquiries from them.] They are always willing to receive i particulars through any local Agent, and to work in conjunction with them, which must be to the benefit of the owner. They ad vertise all Properties in their Quarterly irfJeyiow, which is circulated throughout the world. They advertise likely Properties in their regular column, free of cost to ■ Owners, and other charges are on the lowest i scale. If you have a place for sale, avail yourself of their services. It copts nothing unless sale is made, and no fear of your Property being hawked or depreciated. Great; facts. They can always assist Parchasers, being hand and glove with Moneyed Clients. MATSON'S, 6 143 Cfrristchurch, For Asthmatical troubles of any kind the only certain specific is Plans' Mountain King Asthma Powder. 1



Here's What's Wanted.



A CITIZEN OF ASHBURTON SUP PLIES THE INFORMATION.



Over half the complaints of mankind originate with the kidneys. A slight touch of backache at first, Twinares and shooting plains in the loins f jllow ; they must be checked, they lead to graver complications ; The sufferer seeks relief ; Plasters are tried and liniments for the back: So-called li Iney cures whichldo not cure; The long looked for relief,seems unattain able;



If you suffer do you want relief ? Follow the plan adopted by this Ash burton citizen:



Mrs Bowden, Hampstead, this city, says : —"For years I have been troubled with 1 pains in the small of my back. These pains were very bad at times, but varied a good '. deal, sometimes easing off a lot. I was always anxious to get a cure for this ail i merit and was very glad to obtain a box of , Doan's Backache Kidney Pills at tbe Ash j burton Drug Co's store in East Street. I These pills proved a cure for my trouble. They stopped the pain shortly after I com menced to use them and the pain has never returned since. Success has brought up many imitations of Doan's Pills, but there is nothing just as good as the remedy which cured Mrs Bow den, therefore be sure you get the same merijine. Doan's backache kidney pills are sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 3s per box (six boxes 10s 6dj or will be posted on receipt of price by the proprietors, Foster McClennan Co, 76 Pitt St., Sydney, N.S.W. But be sure they are Doan's



STANDISH AND PREECE Photographers under the Royal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio High Street, Christchurch. Wanted Known—That TUSSICURA is thoroughly reliable in all complaints of Throat, Lungs, and Bronchial Tubes. Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are a saffc and sure remedy, in Is boxes; sold everywhere j-moke New Venus Never despair! The worsb Cough or Cold will succumb to the influence of TUSSI CURA, Try it



BUSINESS NOTICES. __ ] IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. j Where to Shop. A¥ T| B p 117 O "R "R Jl.l AJ jlXj Jh VV \J XV JX» IS OPENING UP A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS Ex Karamea. The latest Novelties in— Silk Blouses, Costumes, London Millinery, Silk Underskirts, Boleras, Coronation Dress Materials, including Lustres, Voils, Corkscrew, Hopsaek, and other fabrics. White Lace, Japanese and Asyrian Curtains, Ladies' Silk Mantles and Jackets j also DustJOloaks in great variety. Magnificent show of New Laces, Drosa Nets, Torohion, and Skirt Laces; Kid Gloves in all shades. DRESSMAKING: Up-to-date in Fit and Style. Moderate Prices. TAILORING DEP \RTMENT: Very busy. Capital Fit Guaranteed. Lowest Prices. ANDREW ORR. EAST STEEET, ASHBUETON.f



W. H. COLLINS & CO., FOR A RTISTS' Materials, White Lead, Genuine Linseed Oils, Dry Colors, Hematite, Whiting, Ta s Tape Varnish, Knotting, Terebine. GLASS. Sheet Glass, Mirjror Glass, Plate Glass, Glaziers' Diamonds. Hammers, Lacquers, Glue, Painters' Brushes, and Scrim. W\ H. COLLINS & CO., Signwriters, House Decorators, and Painters.



SALES ARE ALL THE RAGE. Special Reductions :o:— — Special Reductions NICHOLAS- & PICKFORD INVITE COMPARISON OP VALUES. Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, lsGd, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, 4s, 4s 6d, ss, 5sJGd. Children from 8d per pair. School Boots from 5s per pair. Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s 6d to 18s Gd per pair Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s Gd to 18s Cd per pair Gent's Balmorals from 10s, strong Shooters from 9s 9d^ 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 a specialty, Our Motto is—" Small Profits and Quick Returns." NICHOLAS dFPICKFORD, EAST STEEET, ASHBURTON



H pHEY comprise Exquisite Muslins in exclusive designs,



Don't Forget m.O Call at ARGYLE BEOS, and order JL your Coal and Firewood. ; WESTPOET, ") NEWCASTLE, ( Coal always and f on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Also Coke; Westport and Nowcasfcle Sfack. Orders Promptly attended to. CIARIDG-E'S STABLES, v (Late McConnelFs). Tancred Street, Ashburton. REST accommodation and attention for ~ Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse lipping done. P. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 YOI C E PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs J.ohnston. Hayelock Street.



RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the consti tution during the period of Teething. HThe words "JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," Are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed tt each Packet. Kempthorne, Prosser & Co., Agents "" IL■ ES~ ~ Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Kanfurly.



A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting xTL 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, Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Geraldine. 8 12s CROWH BREWERY CO., Ltd. Antigua Street, Christchureh. . /CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES i \j AND STOUT. Forty Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. ■ Private Families Supplied, 7134'



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—Bermaline. 8 209



' BUSINESS NOTICES. ' CENTRAL HOTEL, ASHBTJETON. W. H. DAEDIS Proprietor. BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. Free Stabling. 8 246 j "^SHBURTON HOTEL j J. MULLAN. Proprietor. CENTEALLY situated. Good accomoda tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales of the best brands \ only. Free Stabling. 8 287



BUSINESS NOTICES. TDARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold>curity.



J. SEALY & CO. NEW SEEDS, jqiw seeds. "TITTE 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, Elower Seeds, in endless varieties, and garden requisites of every description. We are still to be found at Sealy's Corner. East Street/ J. SEiGLY & CO. 7 131



Mount Somers Hotel. W. J A; CLAY, Proprietor HAVING Purchased this well known Hotel, I am now prepared to receive Visitors and the General Public. Best Accommodation. Every attention given. Only the Best Brands of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. .857



Somerset Hotel, ASHBURTON. HP HE first part of the above Hotel is now S completed and ready to receive visitors. It is fitted up with all the latest improve ments. Every Bedroom has a Patent Ventilator. Hot and cold water to Baths and Lava tories. Hot and cold Shower Bath 3. Visitors can rely- on receiving every comfort. JAMES LANE, j Proprietor., 8277



ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. ME A, WHITAKEE, late manager of Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience. Fishing Hut at Mouth "of Ashburton River



•Cafe De Paris Hotel, Cashed Street, CHRISTCHURCH. nnHIS First-class Hotel, after undergoin JL extensive alterations and refurnishing on most modern lines, is NOW ©FEN TO RECEIVE VISITORS and TOURISTS, who will find Every Comfort and Con venience. Hot and Cold Shower Baths, Electric Light. Wines, Spirits, Beers, and Cigars of the Best Quality. j Teems : 5s 6d per day; 35s per week. 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor, j



WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOREY'S TERMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) P. W. MILLWARD, ... Licensee. THIS popular Hotel is now under new management as above, and offers special inducement to families and visitors desiring the comforts of a home in Christ church. Tho 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. All Telegrams and Letters receive prompt attention. Telephone 795.



Terms 8s per day $ £2 2s per week. 7 230 IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE f 1 I B You Require nfo Only this season's Tweeds sold. Mill k t ±A.XljfJjt^O» Street. LONDON BUTCHERY TANCRED STREET. HAVING taken over the Business of the late Sam. E. Burnard, as from Ist July, instant, I beg to inform all my Friends, and Customers of the late Pro prietor, that I will carry on the Butchery 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



THE REASON WHY. THE reason of a certain business firm 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 Moriarty Bros., cabinetmakers, etc, Tancred Street. j Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Race Cleaner can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Kace, according to 01 6r* F. W. PAGE, Chertsey. Tlewellyn~owen, ~ M.C.S.M. Certificated and Registered Teacher STUDENTS prepared for any Musical Examination held in New Zealand. ( All branches of Music taught. j Candidates presented at Examinations 137; average marks gained, 94 per cent. PATTY Pan baking powder ia the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all' grocers,



COALS! COALS! COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. nnHIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every _L Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMEES COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TEY IT ! TEY IT! TEY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Seiners Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton.



MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. I "OEGISTERED 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 Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist.



FOR WATCHES, ICLOCKS;, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jewellei, 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 nil stock from Mr P. Clark at a Great Reduction for Cash, I am going to give the public the benefit of same by selling all Goods at Ridiculously 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 to nothing. Now's Tour Time —Don't Forget, at H. A. FLOWER'S, (late F Clark's; Tobacconist and Hairdresser, East Street The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd T)olict Holders are hereby notified that Mb Henuy Stephenson has been appointed Local Agent at &sh burton, vice Mr William Stonyer. Ths Society is now issuing Policies con aining new and attractive features guaranteed bonuses, etc., full particulars of which may be obtained on application to Henry Stephenson, Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. E. Walton, 7 110 District Manager, Christchurcb.



BAKER BROS Complete Ifurniislitng*. Special 1 Notice. XTTTANTEB all about to Plant this Season to inspect my Stock of over 250000 JFruit and Forest Trees and Shrubs, Before Purchasing elsewhere. All wel grown and will be sure to give satisfac tion. NO EASONABLE OFFER EEFUSED JAS. PORTER, " if Clifton Nursery, AUenton, Ashburton 7 2



STUD NOTICES. HOESE Cards and Horse Receipt Books printed at the Mail and Guardian Office with neatness and despatch, at moderate prices.



TO Stand tho Season at Ashburton, and travel the surrounding districts THE CELEBRATED TROTTING SIRE PRINCE IMPERIAL. PRINCE IMPERIAL is sire of Hamlin and Little Princess, two horses which rank among the best of their age in the Colony, and several other promising young ones. Terms— £4> 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.' 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, Eiccarton. rpHE Imported Thoroughbred Stallion BENZOIN Will stand at Buccleuch during this season A perusal of bis pedigree will show he is one of the best bred horses in the Southern Hemisphere.



|^ Tonch.toneJW %gg M "?■ ll Beeswing DrS>ntaxS7 .-£ >2j Tomboys dam | i | TadnmlS * « w * Miss Sdlon J> wl£ a , . Belle Dome *_ g fj jo The Baron 24 3 3 % Stockwellß Pocahoctaa - " fi |c Melbourne 1 "{s*B m£ Blink Bonny Qu en Mary ._: 'c I • n 7Zi - Touchstone g fa £ £| Orian.lol3 y u lta>e S fa a-S Eul"ev Euc(id7 i O _£_ S* Martha Lynn Nine ■* 'me Baru<. Hi I g 04; B ta;lan 8 Pocahonta* Wo Bl VAItM V Melbourne2s gj 31 M V Alice Svvet Hawthorn 2 I 5.6 LordGoughl2 Battagija 5> I Irritation "..8 '±'™"» P 8 2 I W Patience "§■ — ithuritlx i-5 c Longbow 21 Mi a Bowe 1 0 gf T : . ' PantalOoiTl7 I Legerdemain drofgdaPutai2 * Z TTt. i'^e °d 24 0, *> StockwellS p. cnbonta* ■g a Srase - *'OfS 'Iro P*r l 8 J j H Queen Maiy For full particulars apply to E. Armbtrong, Groom in charge, or • B. GATES, 9 59 Mount Somers.



TO TRAVEL the Ashbutton, Wakanui and Longbeach Districts. The Veil-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 wiU be at Claridge's Stables every Saturday for the service of breeders. Owners of mai'es 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.



To Travel this Season IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. mHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION WARRINGTON, By Gorton—Mountain Lilly. Warrington's numerous good perfor mances and the record time he has put up are well-known to all racing men. He was never in better health or condition for travelling than he is this season. For further particulars apply to S. BROWN, Proprietor. Melrose Farm, Wakanui, Ashburton, or 9 163 C. CHAPMAN, Groom in charge. THE AMERICAN •XT|TILL TRAVEL the Methven, Alford T V Forest, and Mount Soiners Dis tricts this season. ' His pedigree is so well known, and his stock have turned out so well, that it is unnecessary to enlarge upon either. His | stock can be seen in various parts'of the country. Terms—£3 10s, guarantee; .£2 10s the season, payable at first service. A.JMcFARLANE, 9 150 Springburn.



B¥SINESS NOTICES. KEEP YOUE EYE ON THE WINDOWS OF STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, , This Week. A GEEAT Gathering of Good Guinea BOOTS for Men now showing. 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 j dining-room furniture made to order at I moderate prices. Best workmanship and j materials DO not be put off with so-called Cheap .Boots, but go*to Mellor's, for you get nothing but the very best at the Zealaudia Boot Store,



BUSINESS NOTIfES CLEARING SALE. : TREES : Giving up Business. THOS. SEALY, NURSERYMAN. TTTAVING deoided to relinquish the Nursery Business, the whole of the large I and choice stock is offered at much reduced prices. The whole must be cleared before the end of the present season. if) nno fruit teees Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach, Cherry, etc 10,000 Gooseberry and Currant, choice sorts 50,000 Macrocarpa 150,000 Larch 200,000 Pinus Insignis, one and two years 5,000 Walnuts and Chestnuts 10,000 Oregon Pine 120,000 Forest rees, all sorts 15,000 Ornamental Trees and Shrubs 5,000 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. nest THOS. SEALY, Riverbank 59 ■ , HALMA'B STUDIO, SAUNDEES' BUILDINGS. "OOR Portraiture, Landscape, And Enlargements. MODERATE CHAEGES.



TRY) H. P. MADDEN FOR Up-to-date Confectioneyv. Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, - Genoa Cake, SuJtana Cake Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, r : Etc, Eto. A choice assortment always on hand.



j "V&? ANTED everyone to know that Jas | *V Mbllob is opening up his new i stock of American Boots. ihey are tip-top Goods and well worth a trial. * MAKE no mistake, we do the largest boot trade, keep the largest stock, '" ■ sell the cheapest, and give the best value. j Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. \tr 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 j Implement Agent. * \ji AXE no mistake, Mellor's the shop 19-1 where you get real good value, thousands of pairs to pick from. T| HE -up-to-date Boot Shop, Mellor's 1 Zealandia Boot Store. ThE* season's goods are magnificent, and well worth a trial. TRY the Eapid ShirfrGloss, 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 Eeal Good Winter Boots and Shoes, at Reasonable :Prices, call at J. Moisox, 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 bis Boots have at all times stood the test, and are the best proof dof his success. Repairing done at once. Best Sole Leather used.—Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton. PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers.



■^"f WANTED Known—Best ammunition ft' Depot in Ashburton is Habdlet.Bbos. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. IT 7 ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan **' Drill; guaranteed vi good'order, low price. For particulars apply W.Ston yer, Implement Depot. • - PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin - THE Rapid Lightning Shirb Gloss—the only reliable shirt polish in the world. It is used by all the leading laundresses in New Zealand. Try a tin, it will pay you, Sold by all the leading grocers. XTTHY are the people after the Coro f? nation better off than the King? Because the people get a Sovereign while the King only gets a Crown, and it takes a crown to buy one bottle of PLAOTSKOA, while a sovereign will buy four bottles, and a large box of PLANTEKOA Ointment in the bargain. I SAY Friend: Where is the best shop to buy a pair of BootsJ? Why,'Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! * I always get 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 now. COME and have look at our New Goods. They are the best value ever; offered in Ashburton.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. !': ' TTJHAT prize takers for pastry use, V V Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty '.':■".'.. r"~*