Buller and the Relief of Ladysmith.

MORE STARTLING REVELATIONS,

In Committee of Snpply in the House of Common^ when the War Office vote came ■up, Sir Edward Grey moved a reduction of of the salary of the Secretary for Wai 1 in order to cosnplain of the treatment of Gen eral Huller. In a loner speech the right hon. Baronet rehearsed the grievances under which the friends of Sir Redvers be lieve that officer to labour—grievances which Sir Edward largely attributed to _ the partial publication of telegrams and simi lar devices to prevent full publicity. He argued that when Sir Eedvers sent his famous heltogram to Sir George White he was under the impression from such in formation aw he had that the troops in Lftdyficiith h;id only enough food in their possession for another fortnight. It had beeti said thsit Sir Eedvers had been " treat ed with generosity" by the War Office; bul. &.ueh a statement really destroyed the meaning of the English language. The whole case had been conducted by the De partment as if it were their desire to sub stantiate the charges made and not to give Sjr Eedvers every facility for explanation. Mr Brodrick replied that he himself gave Sirßodvers permission to publish the Laflysmith heliogram, but informed him that in justice to Sir George White the reply of Sir George to it must also be pub lished with. it. The heliogram was sent at a very critical period; .and was of a very extraordinary nature —so extraordinary, indeed, that there were some at the time who supposed it to be an invention of the enemy, and thought it had been sent owing to the capture of om- cypher by the Boers, He absolutely denial that there''had been any leakage from the ""War Office, and ex plained that the heliogram had been kept under lock aud ; key iv his own safe at the War Office. He insisted on the right of. tho Government not to publish documents •which might embarrass them in the con duct of serious affairs, and he asked, amid cheers, what publication of documents would relieve General Buller from criticism, alter the fact that the attack on Colenso •was ill conceived, and ill executed, lessen his responsibility for abandoning the guns, or do away with the painful feeling excited by the proposal to surrender Ladysmith without further combat after one failure? To surrender 12,000 troops without another Wow would have produced a disaster for which there was no parallel in the history of the British Army, and it would have Brought on the Government the reproaches of their children's children to the third and fourth generation. As a matter of fact, mistake after mistake was made, and the General in whom the Government had put their whole confidence, and to whom they had given every support in men and material, had failed in his vital task. The House was deeply stirred when the right hon. gentleman went on to state that at the very time Sir Kedveis sent his heliogram he had in his possession Sir George White's own statement to him sent on the 30th November that he could hold Ladysmith. for seventy days. Quoting Sir George White's own worda, he went on, " I have provisions for seventy days, and I believe 1 can defend Ladysmith while they last." Yet, after only fifteen of the seventy days had expired, Sir Redvers sent thut desparing message. Mr Brodrick made another sensation by explaining that Sir Eedvers at the time of the Spion Kop affair sent a message to Lord Eoberts, in which he said he might be able to get into Lady smith, but it would be at the cost of the loss of 2000 or 3000 men, and went on—" I am hopefnl but not confident of success. Do you think the chance of relieving Lady smith worth the risk? That is the only possible way of relieving Ladysmith, and I know of no other." To that Lord Eoberts replied—" Ladysmith must be relieved, even at the loss you expect. I should certainly persevere, and my hope is that the enemy will be so severely punished as to enable you to withdraw White'B garrison without difficulty. Let the- troop 3 know that in their hands is the honour ..of the Empire, and that of their success I have no possible doubt." Tho reading of this last message was followed by a loud and pro longed outburst of cheers. The Secretary for War closed his speech with a fresh ex pression of regret that he should have to make such a state m ent at all.

On a division the reduction of the vote was rejected by 236 votes ag'dnst 98. At a subsequent sitting of the House, Mr Brodriok read heliogranjg which passed be tween Six Iteilvers Bulloi' and Sit" GiiorL, re White during the siege of Ladysmith. Ono of them was an acknowledgment by General Buller of General White's message saying that he still had provisions for seventy days —the message which in the previous debate Sir Blward Grey was understood to say might never have been received by Sir Red vers Buller. Sir Edward Grey now ex pressed regret that his words had given that impression. He had not then known of this message of Sir George White,. but Sir Redvers Buller informed him that he did receive him.

GENERAL BHXLER PROTESTS. General Sir Redvers Buller has addressed a letter to Mr John . Brodriek, Secretary of State for War, in which he complains of the right hon. gentleman's notion in th(i»Hou?e of Commons in reading. portions of the Whire-Bu'ler correspondence. "This sort of fitful publication," continues the General, " seems contrary to all recognised canon? of courtesy and a departure from all official precedent, and to be also quite un justifiable, for it was made, not in the sup port of charges brought officially against me or in refutation of explanations I had furnished, but in accentuation of accusa tions made against me by a newspaper, to which I have been forbidden to reply. You i have enforced my silence and thus given i colour to newspaper attacks."

Printed and published hy. Thomas jHancox, for-the Proprietor, UofeERX BEtvafc his Printing Office, Burnett Street,.Ashbur ton. - -.ii. .; " MONDAY, Septamber 8, 1902,

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN^ MONDAY, SEPTEMBER g, I9 o^



MJijsyooa, n Jjfjjj li is a rare and auisfl . \y remedy for many % i // n • I toings. Sjowcl disorders, ki| iQ\ Stomass troubles, &(l jl ailments of tfc Scidneys g II and fßladder. | V Jt ftelps in eases of | A)j fUßeumatism, iJ | Jt dears iss Blood— | ]\ tf)rougd tfc Sidneys. 1 ■ la\ Won't accept any \ (yj get t&e genuine, fc^ jjy,"" ■ *" STUD NOTICES.



HORSE Cards and Horse Receipt Books printed at the Mail and Guardian Office with neatness and despatch, at moderate prices. TO Stand the Season at Ashburton, and travel the surrounding districts THE CELEBRATED TROTTING SIRE PRINCE IMPERIAL PRINCE IMPERIAL is sire of Hamlin and Little Princes 3, two horses which rank among the best of their age in the Colony, and several other promising young ones. Terms— M 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.J For Full Pedigree, see Cards. Tebms.—.£s ss, payable on or before January, Ist, 1903; Groomage Fee ss, payable at time of service. MANG-AN AND WILSON, g 3 Proprietors, Riccarton.



rpHB Imported Thoroughbred Stallion BENZOIN Will stand at Bucoleiich during this season A perusal of his pedigree will show ho is one of the best bred horses in the Southern Hemisphere. I if '"aura rl2 ' p"my a c/ 3"' MSb S 11-n O'«-i f „ c ___ Be le 1 sine s ? ,i«= !he Uar:.i. 21 1 c **" StockweUS Pocaho.itps , a f° Ni-lbon ue i i. "c O.C [Jink Binnv Q|i en Ma ~ » , ~ ~ Touch-i one S - :jf Eulgy ' Suui... fsj "*^< ■——»«-«*-». ".'i,"'ii"7".""a & ' gA B t:i?liU-3 i>.,.vh -ma g I « V Alice Sv ... if»w h..rt, T f ~ ~ ~~"~ >; <s,. curs i ? " I :rr:t=ifon •» * 'J'li.u.)^ j •d ~ tiiun i i hJ c Lon;,'liO.v2; Misßovo § «= , . i'antaloin 17 c Legerdemain dr «f FdaPutais ■3 I 3r.«e .: 0;3 'T. Pc l 8 Por full particulars apply to R. Abmstbong, Groom in charge, or E. GATES, 9 59 Mount Somers.



TO TRAVEL the Ashbuiton, Wakanui, arid Longbeach Districts. The "Well-known Trotting Stallion, TORONTO-, (By Texas—Twilight.) TORONTO is a grey horse, standing 16.1. He has only been at the stud for one season ( to the public, but on the farm of the owner has got the well-known porformers The Needle (omin. 4sec, for 2 miles), and Non sense (2min. 33sec. for one mile.) Tebms.—Season, 3 Guineas ; two or more mares as per agreement. Toronto wiU ba at Claridge's Stables every Saturday for the service of breeders. Owners of mares can have paddock ing for Is 6d per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. Further particulars on application to the Groom in charge, or 0 03 W. BEGG, Ashton. BUSINESS NOTICES.



Nothing like it in the world.. The most certain and effective & cough medicine. I The surest body builder, of Cod Liver Oil, with Lime, Soda, and Creasote. " ITS FAMOUS," This celebrated Emulsion relieves at once hacking, stubborn, tickling coughs. ( Constant coughing, coughing, coughing, I deprives the sufferer of needed rest. It I weakens and debilitates. It retards & ; speedy cure. i Lane's Emulsion will stop the cough. It will give sound refreshing sleep. It will help food digest perfectly. Perfectly digested food means more fat, more blood, more strength. It means health, the health that is needed to' resist disease. With robust health, consumption (the white scourge of N.Z.) cannot follow a cough. -VGet Lane's Emulsion, take it according to directions, and notice how quickly you begin to improve. All chemists and utoreß sell it. Two sizes, 2/6 and 4/6. 86 The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest money makers for the poor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks, geese pr turkeys, find a, ready sale, and each one means a profit with hardly any wovk. Seed for our catalogue . We sell on cash or time payments, and can give yoa real assistance when you need it. The advice and help of our expert always at your service, We keep the best of every thin for the poultry yard.—Advt. Every person who has tried TUSSICUKA says the same thing. It is absolutely infallible in al} oases,



m I mo&\ - i ''"""". i KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE WINDOWS OF STOCK'S • v BLUE BOOT STOKE, j This Week. ( A GEE AT Gathering of Good Guinea BOOTS for Men now showing. , 1 RON AGE Seed Drills and Cultivators. ' J The Gardener's best friend. They . save their cost in a single season. Call and «cc them. Carson an© Co., Agents. s



"■A friend fgr^fflfa, in need is a A&&&M friend m- '#vm deed." This TJ|_ ! is an old W/;Vv3M •provoib, -v^'-J t « f\ v \ I but as true f/K'^k^A A \ as it is old. iWgSg Hero is kif^TM Never be t^rt^/VB without ir. Keep it prf^r> ty/jf/M close at hand all the %&//!,//./" w\\l time. mm£m It will prove a good friend wiien you have a fresh cold, bringing immediate relief. You will flmi it equally true ;n old colds, bronciiitis, whooping cough, asthma. And you will declare it "the best friend in the world" if you will use it for an irritable tlux)&t or weak lungs. It acts- as a strong tonic, clearing up the throat, giving tons to the relaxed tissues, and greatly strengthening the lungs. There are many substitutes and imi tations. Beware oi! the "-'.! Eo sure you get Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Two sizes. Largo and e:v.sll bottles. Prepared by Dr. 1-^-^f^^;}fj:^J^^^^ BUSINESS NOTICES-



) CLEARING SALE. « flMu, ii iS • j Giving up Business. |THOS. SEALY, | NURSERYMAN. j TTTrAVING decided to relinquish the i 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. i \\f\ AAA FRUIT TREES. i 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 5,0C0 Ro3es, 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. next THOS. SEALY, Riverbank 59 Sl. %—/ kJ' k_/ '■ \_y *•_' s. vjl ?* THE GEE AT THROAT AND LUNG HEALEE.



"TVTO greater foolishness can be imagined J3j than the neglect of those trivial nil meuts to which every person i 3 liable, and which frequently develop into serious disease. While there exists a remedy like rUSSICURA, which reaches the very seat of the trouble and renders dangerous developments impossible, there is no reason why Consumption, Pleurisy, and Pneumonia should obtain a hold on the system, but at the same time the danger of delay is so evident that it should be unnecessary to emphasise its importance. Eemember, TUSSICURA will cure the worst cough or cold immediately and permanently. Price 2s Gd per bottle. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer S. J. Evans, Dunedin. Wholesale Agents for N.Z., Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. Obtainable from, all Chemists and Store - keepers throughout the colony.



LLEWELLYN ' OWEN, M.C.S.M. Certificated and Registered Teacher. STUDENTS prepared for any Musical Examination held in New Zealand. j All branches of Music taught. Candidates presented at Examinations 137 j average marks gained, 94 per cent.



TO SHEEPOWNERS. GOOD PRICES ASSURED. Of MATSON AND Co., beg to inform I.X • holders of Sheep and Lambs that should they be looking for a Market and decide to try Addingtou, that they will be glad to receive Consignments. There is no need to write to them; just consign Hatson'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.



Paperhangings 2s 6d in the £ discount for Cash FOR ONE MONTH, AT J, L. HIGGB, Tancred Street. "PICTURES Framed, Windows Glazed,'



To Those Who Have Landed Property to Sell. Send Particulars of your Properties to j H. MATSON AND CO. j The Firm is recognised as the greatest medium of exchange in Canterbury, and Buyers from all parts are constantly en quiring and making inquiries from them. They are always willing to receive 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 Review, 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 scale. If you have a place for sale, avail yourself of their services. It coFts 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.



Houses Painted and Decorated. Artistic Signs Painted. ARTISTS' MATERIALS. THE REASON 1 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. The King is Crowned, But your soles are not all S3LED, and T YOUNG, Ulster Cash Boot Shop, Tancred street, HiS not sold all his splendid stock of Boots and Shoes. He can still supply all varieties at all prices. Bespoke work and Repairs made a specialty. T. V 0 XJ N G-, Cash Boot Depot, Tancred Street.



RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the consti tution during the period of Teething. The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," .Are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed t$ each racket, JCernpthorne, Prosser & Co., Agents 1



R. CLARK, CARRIAGE PAINTER, FIVE Years with A. G. Howland^Christ church; seventeen years with J. R and F. and H. Steel. Ihe present is an excellent time to have your Vehicle Painted, etc., in first clas3 style. Lowest prices. Charges consistent with good workman hip. AH leather work attended to. A Trial Solicited. Address—Opposite Church of England, ■■ , Tancred Street West.



BUSINESS NOTICES _ ] i WE ARE NOW SHOWING Spring Novelties in all departments. ~ S- ■ ' & »-■•-•• ■ • " -o- •"■' ■"■■ '•' -, =S~ L YTTF L ff) N Wmn 3 — I «-■ ■ ■—-j.ot. .—. xiiiimn "' ■•imir —r— -»—»'""^- Jimmi-Jmis"-«t New Goods daily opening at MITCHELL & TURNER'S



SALES ARE ATX THE RAGE. SDecial Reductions :o: Special Reductions NICHOLAS &PICIIFORD INVITE COMPARISON OF VALUES. Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, Is6d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, 4s, 4s 6d, ss, 5s 6d. Childrens from 8d per pair. , School Boots from 5a per pair. Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s 6d to 18s 6d per pair Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s 6d to 18s 6d 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^speoialty. Our Motto is—" Small Profits and Quick Returns." NICHOLAS &PICKFORD, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



a. MEDDINS I> ESPECTFULLY requests inspection of the following articles, just \) landed, at prices which should tempt all to buy. GARDENING TOOLS. Including Spades, Forks, Rakes, Hotra, Trowels, Hedge Shears, Ladies' and Boys' s^-««- i ?AKMER s' REQUISITES. ! Leading, Plough and Back Cliahiß, Gorse Knives, (Martin's, etc.), Gorse Grubbers, Picks Axis, Hatchets, Saws, handles of all kinds, Bluestone, Oils, Paints, etc. Best Kerosene ... ••• 4s 3d per tin. WIRE NETTING Having a largo stock on hand lam selling—Sheep (with centre strand) at 3d per yard; Fowl, 18in, Id; 24in lid ; 36in, 2d per yard, smaller mesh £in to 1 SeViNG^MACHINES - I am Sole Agent for the celebrated " D AVEY " Machine, the 'cheapest and best in the market. Hand-^3 10s, Treadle from to 43 10b, with 7 yearn guarantee. Needles for ' Singer/ 'D»vey,' ' Wertheim," Davis, New Home, etc., il I*mfke Pf BjjeoSy of CARPENTER'S TOOLS, and keep the greatest variety £at the lowest prices in Ashburton. - The Peoples' Ironmonger, Burnett Street, owosite Arcade.



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



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. ROBINSON



MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony MX J. GILLIES begs to inform the Residents of Askburton 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 theEoyal Academy and Koyal College, London; also for Trinity College, London. Each Pupil's Term, dates from the first lesson. Address-.--Care Mbs Pilbrow, Cameron Street. 7 28



IN EVERT WALK OF LIFE You Require /fmb i -1 • * , COME and have look at our New Goods, They are the best value ever offered iv Ashburton.--Ms:i<i.oB 3s Zealandia Boot Store. . ■ - WHAT pri^6 takers for pastry use, Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty



BUSINESS NOTICES. NOTICE ! —- 5 Fish! Pish! Fish! ! TO ANGLERS AND ALL INTERESTED. i OCR New Season's Stock of Fishing Goods just to band ex s.s. " Whaka . tane" from London. Rods, Eeelß, Minnows, Traces, Casts, Flies. Gut, Minnow Trace and i Worm Boxes, Waders, etc, etc. ] Being direct importers from the manu j facturers, quality and prices cannot be ! beaten, j Our prices defy competition. Goods at Dunedin or Christchurch prices. We ask I you to ascertain our prices before pur- I chasing elsewhere. HARDLEY BROS. IMPORTERS & MANUFACTURERS, Ashburton. Orders by post promptly attended to. XT 0I C E.» PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. v Havelock Stbsbt.



: j BUSINESS n'oTICEB; TJARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett; Street. Money to lend on freehold security. jTsealy & co. NEW SEEDS, NEW SEEDS. "TTCTE beg to intimate to ou numerous patrons, that our stock of new season's ; seeds has arrived, in fine order, from the j i . • j j far-famed house of Carter and Co., London ' and include Farm Seeds, i Vegetable Seeds, Flower Seeds, in endlesß varieties, and garden requisites of every description. We are still to be found at " Sealy's Corner. East Street.



ILES' Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used by "Lady Eanfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting , J\. the Growth of the Hair and removing Scurf and Dandruff. This is not a new preparation, bufc 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, Geraldin©. 8 12g



J. SEALY&CO. 7 131 . 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 j MOUNT SOMEES COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, bums with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TET IT ! TET IT 1 TET IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. . Price —17s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton.



Don't Forget rroCallat ARGYLE BROS, and order yonr Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, •) NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and C on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Also Coke j Westport and Nowcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. CL&KIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). j Tancred Street, Ashbubton. BEST accommodation and attention for Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse lipping done. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87



ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. \ i R A, WHITAKER, late manager of • ?' Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience. Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton River Somerset Hotel, ASHBURTON. HP HE first part of the above Hotel is now L completed and ready to receive visitors. It is fitted np 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 Baths. Visitors can rely on__receiving every comfort. JAMES LANE, \ Proprietor. 8277



CENTRAL HOTEL, ~ ASHBURTON. ; W. H. DARDIS Proprietor. ■ BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. ; Free Stabling. % 8 246 ASHBURTON HOTEL j J. MtXLLAN. Proprietor. \ CENTRALLY situated. Good accomoda . tion for .travellers.  . . ; Wines Spirits and Ales o£*he best brands only. Free Stabling. 8 287



Mount Somers Hotel. W. J. A: CLAY, Proprietor HAVING Purchased this well known . Hotel, lam now prepared to receive Visitors and the General Public. Best Accommodation. Every attention given. Only the Best Brands of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. 8 57



WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOBEY'S TERMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) F. 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. The 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 CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd. Antigua Street, Christchurch. CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES AND STOUT. Fobtt Pbize Medals. Iv Bulk arid Bottle at all the principal Hotels arid Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134



MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. TrtEGHSTERED TEACHER OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. y 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.



FOE WATCHES, CLOCKS?, JEWELLERY, I SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, ao to a. jesson, Practical Watchmaker aud Jewellei, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. ■ # .L —Repairs a Specialty — Presentation Committees liberally dealt wj.th.



Sale. Sale. Of Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes, Pipes, Cigarette Holders; etc. HAVING Bought all stock from Mr F. 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. NowV Your 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 TJolicy Holders are hereby notified that . Mb Henry Stbphknson has been appointed Local Agent at Ash burton, vice Mr William Stonyer. The Society is now issuing Policies con aining new and attractive features guaranteed bonuses, etc., full particulars of i which may be obtained on application to Henry Stephenson, Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. E. Wajcton, 7 110 District Manager, Christehurch.



SPECIAL | FOR THIS WEEK. HAVING made a Special Purchase of over 6000 yards of Lace in a great variety of designs and widths, we are now selling the {same at about half price. Also bargains in Lace Curtains. See the windows for this week at ■ A LOORN'S DKAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOT HOUSE. BAKER BUGS.- Complete Furntsliiugv UNDERTAKER* HAVE you tried Mkllob's new Ameri- / can boots they are simply wonderful, j there is nothing to equal them in Ashbur ton. Never despair! The worst Cough or Cold will succumb to the influence of TUSSI CURA. Try it



BUSINESS" NOTICES,, 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 Cbairs in latest shapes' and designs; also | Bamboo Tables. In stock all kinds of bed- I steads and bedding; Suits of drawing and I dining-room furniture made to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials. " a> ■'• • ' HALMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDEES' BUILDINGS. TfOR Portraiture, Landscape, And Enlargements. r• ■ ' .MODERATE CHAEGES.



Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Eace Cleaner O can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Eace, according to order. F. W. PAGE, 124 - Chertaey. Special Notice. "VXTANTEB all about to Plant this Season to inspect my Stock of over 250,000 •Fruit and Forest Trees and Shrubs, Before Purchasing elsewhere. All wel grown and will be sure to give "satisfac tion. NO EASONABLE OFFBE EEFUSED JAS. PORTER, Clifton Nursery, Allenton, Ashburton 7 2



TRY HP. MADDEN FOR Up-to-date Confectionery, Oyster Patties, ; Meat Patties, Genoa Cake, Sultana Cake Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, - Etc, Etc. A choice assortment always on hand.



\Jkl ANTED everyone to know that Jas V V Melloe is opening up his .new stock of American Bopts. They 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. Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. l\f ANTED to selT, nearly new Gas Grate, W a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. ' ___ VI * ANTED to sell, second-hand Colonial *«' Drill,to be sold cheap and on e*sf terms 5 guaranteed in good working order. For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer Implement Agent. WANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's Bicycle, good as new, very little i used j must be sold. For particulars apply <- W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. MAKE no mistake, Mellob's the shop where you get real good value, thousands of pairs fco pick from. THE up-to-date Boot Shop, Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. This season's goods are magnificent, and well worth ft trial. _  ' ' ■, _ • TRY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will_ Baye you time, moneys and worry, -it will make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. WANTED KNQWNrr-That for" Real Good Winter Boots and Shoes, at Seasonable Prices, call at,J. Mqison; for, as in the past, J. M. still mAiobaSoSi and would not forfeit} that grand-repu.tftti£n he * has held and still holds, not by nonsejißical talk, but his Boots have at all tix»e«:itood the test, and are the best proof of hia success. Repairing done at once; Best Sokr Leather used.—Next Court House, Em* Street, Ashburton. , ,



PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. Prom all Grocers. \T J ANTED Known—Beat amsranitiofi t V Depot in Ashburtcn is * ' HaBDL«T BROS, PATTY Fan baking powder want* ion "trial without prejudice, two patty panß or nothing. \\7 ANTED to sell, second-hand. Duncan y\ Drill; guaranteed in-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 mHE Rapid Lightning Shirt Gloss—the JL 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. "YT|7"HY are the people after the Coro- TT 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 PLANTEKOA, 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 Ointmont and Soap, which I know she cannot do without. She never suffers with chapped ha&ds or rough skin mow.