Canterbury Frozen Meat Company.

The following is a summary of the state ment read by the Chairman of the Canter bury Frozen Meat Company (>ir Ge«rge Clifford) at the aunual meeting, held on Wednesday last :— The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet, said it rarely fell to the lofc of any chairman to submit to shareholders a more satisfactory statement of accounts. The figures of the balance sheet showed a steady and en couraging expansion of the company's busi ness and of the profits resulting therefrom. The founders cf the company had a loftier idea than the promotion of a mere dividend paying concern. Their policy (which he would strive to perpetuate) was to assist farmers and producers to free;-e their own sheep, or sell them to dealers, so that they might secure them from the pressure of any monopoly or trust. In this the company had been successful, and the policy would be strictly adhered to. The company barred themselves from speculating in the frozen meat trade by not entering into competi tion with their clients, and were content with the profits arising out of the conver sion of " hot meat into cold." Regarding the parliamentary inquiries and private agi tation on the better method of sale and dis tribution ot frozen meat in Great Britain, he considered that the matter was one which it was undesirable that the company should touch, and by taking a lead in it they would rjui kly bring themselves into conflict with many of their valued clients. Two applications had been ieceived during last year to extend the company's business in the North Island—a practical confirma tioa of the success of the policy of the com pany. As to their new venture at Fair rield, they were to be congmtulated on the smoothness with which every detail con nected with it had run. They had reason to believe that had the works been ready earlier, last year's profit would have been increased by about £3000. There was every prospect that during the current year there would be ample employment for the com pany's work, and the directors had devised a means of enabling their clients to partici pate in the estimated addition to the profits by ranking the freezing rate of lambs 1 l-5d per 1b less 5 per cent., during the whole summer period, instead of after March 31, as hitherto. It was proposed to extend the 5 pßr cent, to tegs, hitherto excluded from it. Sir George Clifford quoted figures show ing the efl'ect of these pi'oposals. As a proof that they were noo too sanguine upon the continuance uf their prosperity, he stated that in 20 years they had written off £60,153 from the value of the books, and had also a reserve fund of JJ9138. Tn his concluding remarks, the Chairman dealt very fully with the question of Government assistance to the frozen meat industry when distributing their favours, and quoted com parative railway rates for frozen meat and goods connected with the industry on the Victorian, New South Wales, and New Zealand railways. He also dealt with the anomalies in the railway rates in various parts of the colony.

South Africa.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph—Copy right. London, Dec. 17. After the disbandment of four thousand, who were enrolled on a war contingency, six thousand of the South African constabu lary havo been retained, A draft of the ordinance, establishing municipal franchise in Johannesburg, has been submitted to Lord Milnar. The re port declares that it is true wisdom not to allow aliens political power, even in muni cipal administration. " The Times" states that the Dutch Loyalists are planning an organisation for | mutual support throughout South Africa. ;

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1902.

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox for the Proprietor, Robert BBti>> at his Printing Office. Burnett Street, Ashbur ton, MONDAY, December 22, 1902,



BUSINESS NOTICES. : NEW ARRIVALS t (By the Steamer Rangatira) WE have just received the first con signments of Brags and Druggists Wares, carefully selected in London by Mr Cambridge. We are now using all new Druga for dispensing. Entrust us with your physician's prescriptions, we will dispense them with care and accuracy) twing fresh, and pure drags in their com pounding. The Popular Vinegar Essence is again in fuu supply, la 6d for a gallon. Sponges.—The selection is the largest and finest ever shown in Ashburton, prices ranging from 1b to 28s eaoh. This quality of sponga is always reserved for the lloine trade and seldom exported. SI»ABEMST Botti.es.-— The new fles'gn, double size, with a syphon tap for drawing off small quantities of aerated water, also 5000 Sparklets and 500 packages of fruit crystals for making delicious fruit drinks. Photographic Cameras. — The Little Nipper No. 3, quarter plate, latest improve ments, a really good snapshot Camera, holds 12 plates, 10s, Fob the Babies.—Everything is Corona tion. Buy the baby a Coronation Dummy or Soother. Costs 9d. Far the best and lightest yet introduced. For the Fabher and Cattle Owner.— We hay« a useful assortment of instru ments, such as gags and drenching bits for giving medicines. Probangs for choking, needles for wounds, enemas, etc. For thb Ladies—(With apologies for placing them last) we have received by' ta. Waimate, some of the prettiest novelties to be found in Lamlon in p»r fumsry. brush ware, and articles for the Pressing Table and Bath Room. The Ashburton Drug Co., Ltd., J. M. CAMBRIDGE, 12 JB9 Manager. FOX WATCHES, BCLOCKSJ, 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. The Christmas & Holiday Season Picnic Parties Catered for as per Arrange ment. FTNE Assortment of Confectionery for the Christmas Season opened out. Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Bread made by Montgomery's and Berma line process. C. BEECH, Baker & Pastry-cook, TANCRED STREET. JUST ■ ro "HSMIND YOU* jfl B That with every 5s 9 A B worth bought for H B Cash this month B WORD I we are givin& a B B Christmas Pbesent B WANTED KNOWN. "P^STEUBISED Millf, Cream, and Sepa rator Butter from Melrose Dairy, Hamp- Btoad, delivered fresh every day in town. My Dairy is always open for inspection to the public JOHN OLSEN. notice" "* The Great Eugene Sandow is coming. T^TOW is the time to buy Developers J3l and Spring Grip Dumb-Bells at HARDLEY BROS COALS! COALS COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. THIS ia 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 17s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S CANTERBURY Nelson, Marlborougn, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) DIRECTORY, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL : APRIL 1903 : (SECOND YEAR OF PUBLICATION.) TT|EMY Bvo. size, containing over 1000 pages, together with numerous Maps, corrected to date, the whole handsomely bound in cloth, gilt lettered. Price, if ordered before publication, 10s 6d „ After publication, i2s Gd, Mone Son & Co. PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS, Dunedin and Wellington. 10 29?



close at hand all the '^^^^^MnM\. Ayer's 1 It will prove a good friend when you '' have a frosh cold, bringing immediate ( | relief. You wiil find it equally true , | ;n old colds, bronchitis, whooping , I cough, asthma. I And you will declare it "the best ■ friend in the world" if you will use ' it for an irritable throat or -weak lungs. It acts as a strong tonic, clearing up the throat, giving tone to the relaxed tissues, and greatly strengthening the ', lungs. There are many substitutes and imi tations. Beware of them! Be sure you get Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Two sizes. Large and small bottles. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer k Co., Lowell, Mass., U.S.A. BUSINESS NOTICES. KERR BROS. WISH to remind their Customers and the Public that they have removed to their Shop opposite Mail Office and three doors above their old place. KEER BROS, Burnett Street. KAYE & CARTER. CHRISTCHURCfI, LYTTELTON AND ASHBURTON. Grain, Seed and Produce Merchants, OUR representative will be in attend ance on market days at our Office in the Arcade, Ashburton, during the season. We are Cash Buyers of all classes of FARM PRODUCE. Please address correspondence to KAYE Ax\» CARTER, Chriatchurch. 12 216 SPECIAL to Buyers of Ready-made CLOTHING. ~:O:— BEING considerably OVERSTOCKED IN Boys,' Youths' and Men's READY-MADE CLOTHING, WE WILL OFFER During DECEMBER j , the whole of our stock of these Goods, together with a number of lines IN Boots and Shoes, AT SPECIAL SALE PRICES. See our Door Display for Bsrgains ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO. Burnett Street. j FARMS | farms' i I HAVE for Sale one of the best Dairy Farms in New Zealand, about 150 acres, watered with natural stream, near a , Factory. In fact everthing is in its favour. | A chance rarely met with. Must be sold, j Good reasons given for selling. 314 Acres of Land. Good little farm, situated 14 miles from Ashburton. Low price and easy terms. . 50 Acres good land, suitable for dairying, half a mile from factory. Can be had , cheap and on oasy terms. 150, 75,120. 40 Acres good land. Three miles from town. May be sold as a whole : or separately. Owner willing to take a low price and easy terms. I have also a number of other Farms and Town Properties on my books for sale at j low prices. j Having Money to Lend oil First find j Second Mortgage, I can arrange excep tional terms for any of the above. IMPLEMENTS. One good secoiid-Uan.d Woods' Harvester . and Binder. j One McCormick's second hand. Both ' guaranteed. In good working order, i To be bad at a bargain, I have the most up-to-date Farm Machi nery in the market. Kindly call at the , Implement Depot, Tancred street, and ingpect for yourselves. W. STOUTER. QNy I HAVE still one juvenile machine left. .£7 will buy it. <*. H. Gabsost Eclipse Cycle Works. USEFUL Present for young and old can | bo found in endleS3 variety at S change's Sample Booms ; TOYS,, Toys, Toys #f every description &t Strange's,



No One Knows. — *. THE WETGHT OF ANOTHER MAN'S BURDEN. MANY A ONE IN ASHBURTON BROUGHT TO LIGHT. You know if you have a burden to bear, ! You know where you are taxed to bear it. j You know how much trouble it gives yon, | Bat do you know how to shake it off 1 j The back bears more burdens than all the human organism, And it objects to it, (sometimes emphati cally. It ache 3, it pains, is weak and lame. It's your fault if you don't come to the rescue. Perhaps you don't know how. We could tell you but you might doubt ua, We will let an Ashburton man do it then, 'tis easier proved, Mr T. Alexander, Moore Street, Ash burton, states:—"For about seven years I've had disrordered kidneys. At times the tortures I have had to put up with have been unbearable, and I would have to knock off work. In fact, work at such times was impossible. The agony was right in the small of my back, and in such a part that it would strike over my body. The secretions were also bad, red with a < brick dust like sediment, and scalded con- j siderably. When these attacks were severe j I was compelled to go to the doctor about [ the matter, but somehow their medicines did not act up to the mark. I was pretty bad when I saw Plan's Backache Kidney Pills advertised, and as this seemed a likely sort of medicine for my trouble, I obtained a bo < at the Aahburton Drug Go's store. The relief came soon after T started using j them, and aftar a course the pain was quite j cured, and my secretions cleared of all I foreign substances. They are tip top pills [ and should be made knowa to all sufferers from kidney trouble." Take no substitute. Eemember it was Doan's Backache Kidney Pills which cured Mr Alexander, and you want the same remedy. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 3s per box (six boxes lGs 6d), or will be posted on receipt of price by the proprietors, Foa^er, McClennan Co., 76 Pitt Street, Sydney, N.S.W. But be sure they are Doan's



TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havblock Street. ARG-YLE BSBI iprAVE on Sale at their Yards, Havelock Street, the best Coals and Firewood ON THE MARKET. A Trial Solicited. Orders Promptly attended to. Hairdresser by Special Appointment to their Excellencies Lord Onslow, Lord Glasgow and Lord Ranfurly. lies' CantJtarldes & Rosemary A PREPARATION not to make hair grow on a billiard ball, but this is what it will positively do. Arrest Falling Hair, Invigorate the Weakest Hair, Eradicate Scurf and Dandruff, Impart to the hair that soft and youthful appearance. If you are so troubled do not hesitate in using this infallable remedy. One bottle will convince you of its invigorating power. Procurable from Chemists, Hairdressers, and Storekeepers," or direct from the. Sole Manufacturer, EDWARD ILES, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, f7 Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Tur ner, Geraldine. }MS STD WILL buy a pair of Pedals at th« Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street.



THE COLONIAL CONFERENCE. A Blue Book was issued recently contain ing the text of the resolutions adopted at the recent conference between the Colonial Secretary and the Premiers of the self-go verning Colonies together with summary of j the proceedings and a number of appendices. | The resolutions, among other matter?, recommended periodical conferences, com- j munication with the Colonies prior to the conclusion of treaties, preferential treat ment to the products and manufactures of the United Kingdom, a general system of Free Trade between the mother country and the Colonies not being practicable in the present circumstances of the Colonies j a preference to products of the Empire over products of foreign couutries wherever practicable in all Colonial or Imperial Go vernment contracts, for consideration of the .question of shipping subsidies for mail services, adoption of the metric system, mutual protection of patents throughout the Empire, cheap postage on newspapers and periodicals published and circulated within the Empire. With reference to naval de fence, Australia, New Zealand, Cape Colony, . Natal, and undertook in creased contributions, while as regards mili ■ tary defence no decision was arrived at, but the discussion will be continued by copies pondence. Canada, Australia, New Zea land, the Cape, nnd Natal promised pre fer&nfcal treatment of British goods in .certain specified Imps.. Those of our readers intending to buy a Christmas or New Year present, should give Fletcher Bros, a call, as during De cember they are giving 2s in the £ discount off all platedware, clocks, and cutlery, so that anyone studying econony, should see , their stock, and get prices before buying elsewhere



BUSINESS NOTICES OVER THE THE WOMEN TEA «** TALK CUPS. „ , f /"iF the pleasures ai^d unpleasant B^^SSSBS^^^^^^^^S features of Housekeeping and Dressing, and we venture to say that a favourite topic just now is The Paradise of Summer Millinery and Dresses, now BEING SHOWN [BY MITCHELL & TURNER, THE DRAPERS, | WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 "^nSTE Shall be represented at the ChristchurchS and Timaru AuctiotiJSnles, and have made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent on to "either Christchurch or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their (nearest railway station will please consign as follows —• If intended for sala 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 :—Friedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Asbburton. Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Requisites, supplied'at Lowest Rates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows :— Christchurch. Timaru. January 16th, 1903. January 13th, 1903. February 19thj1903. February 25th 1903. FKIEDLANDEB, BROS., LTD. SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS FOR, CHRISTMAS. ANDREW ORR Is Opening Up a Grand Selection of New Goods for the seasonj LATEST Fashions in Dresses, Costumes, and Skirts. 50 Dozen Ladies' Corsets, P.D., C.8., W. 8., and other makes Ladies' Black Silk Capes, Jackets, &c New Laces, Insertions in Crerne, Paris, and White Colours Ladies' Gloves in endless variety 50 Doz. Ladies' Lawn Pocket Handkerchiefs, lovely goods Ladies' Silk Underskirts, also Alpacas and Grass Cloth Fancy Goods, Belts Chataleine Bags, Picnic Baskets Dressing Cases, Hair Brushes, Combs, Purses, &c, Bee. Millinery Department— Style and Fashion up-to-date. Dressmaking Department— Giving universal satisfaction. , Fit and Style perfect. Having been appointed Sole Agent in Ashburton for the sale of " MODEL" Paper Patterns, manuiactured in America from designs created by Parisian and American Artists, and sold in connection with the New Idea Journal, Large stocks to select from. GENTS' SUITS made to measure. Prices and Fit guaran teed, all that can be desired. ANDREW" ORR.



Massey-Harris Bicycles TO THE FEONT AGAIN. AT the Invercargill Sports, held on November 10th, they secured 1, 2, 3 in every event on the programme. This is the greatest record in the Austra lasian Colonies, and was never known before. Call and inspect our latest Models, which are built for strength and spe§d. Bicycle Depot—BAST STREET. Agent-J. GORDON, Newman's Livery Stables, (Behind Somerset Hotel), Ashburton. J NEWMAN desires tp thank his • Customers for their patronage iv the past and to solicit a continuance of the same in the future. In order to keep pace with his growing business he has just bad built several new vehicles. ' Horse 3 and Traps always on hire. Best accommodation for visitors from town or country. Wedding and Picnic Parties catered for. Charges Moderate.. J. NEWMAN, Proprietor. Christmas Presents. T H 0 M A "if YOUNG, ULSTER BOOT DEPOT, WISHES to Thank his numerous Customers for their patronage during the Sale, and wishes them a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. He wishes to intimate that each purchaser will receive a beautiful Almanac for 19Q3|. Three subjects to choose from. i Address—Ne?t to Bank of New Zealand, East Street, Ashburtpn PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan »fc each e»« °* *in



BUSINESS NOTICES. FOR 15s - 1 dozen Cabinets and one Mato \ line Enlargement /"lAN BE OBTAINED FROM MITCHELL, PHOTOGRAPHER. Burnett St. ASHBTJRTON, Patronised by the Right Hon. R. J. Seddon Premier of New Zealand. Work guaranteed within a fortnight from date of return of Proofs. MORIARTY BROS., Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, etc., TANCRED STREET, ASH BURTON. NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. LIMITED. Capital subscribed ... £ 1,000,000 Paid and Called Up ... .£200,000 Reserve Fund ... ... .£32,500 ffIHE above Company beg to notify to JL their Clients and the Public that it has been decided to add to their business a COMMISSION AND AUCTIONEERING DEPARTMENT, and will from the Ist October last be prepared to undertake Sales by Auction or Private Treaty of LAND, LIVE STOCK, WOOL, FROZEN MEAT, Etc., Placed in their hands for Sale The Department will be under the charge of Mr H. S. Boura, who will act as Auc tioneer, nnd those entrusting us with their i business will have the benefit of his practi cal experience, and may rely upon every care and attention being given and best results obtained. Mr Bourn will attend at Addington each Wednesday, also at other country Stock Sales, which will be notified by advertisement prior to the dates of the regular fixtures. ASHBURTON. We have pleasure in notifying to our clients in the Ashburton district and the public that as from the 2nd December next Mr Bourn will attend at the Ashburton, Tinwaid and Methven regular fixtures. We shall be pleased to receive entries from time to time for these sales. Arrangements have been made with Mr Alex. Hewson to receive particulars of stock for sale, and he will be in attendance at the yards on the morning of the Sales to receive stock. Particulars of business placed in his hands will have our prompt attention In connection with the above we are pre pared to make Cash Advances against Live Stock and Produce placed in our handa for Sale, either in the LOCAL MARKET or for shipment to London or elsewhere. G. F. MARTIN, Manager. H. S. BOURN, Auctioneer. WOOL SEASON 1902-3. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE and AGENCY COMPANY of N.Z., Ltd., having made special arrangements at their Addington Stores to receive and show Wool, are now prepared to receive Clips for the season's sales. Please consign wool for local sale, — "NATIONALMORTGAGE, Co., Adding ton." Note—Wool for direct shipment consign "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Lyttel ton." 11 243 WOOL. WOOL. Christchurch Sale Dates. THIRD SALE—FRIDAY, January 16th, 1903 FOURTH SALE—THURSDAY, February 19th, 1003 H. MATSON & CO. /"\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 FleeceSj etc., consign to "MATSON'S, Christchurch." To Sheep Growers & Owners. We should be 'glad if those who have Bheep to Sell, or wish to buy, would forward particulars to us, and prices required " Subject to sales," or make your wante known to us. With our large connection extending over the whole of New Zealand We feel confident that we are in a position to effect many Sales Either to you or for you We shall be pleased to receive consign' ments of Stock at the Addington Market; and samples of Grain, during the coming season, Correspond with us. H. MATSON AND CO. 164, CASHEL STREET Christchurch. OI^AEIDGE'S STABLEST (Late McConnelFs). Tancred Street, Ashbueton. BEST accommodation and attention fox Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 H. A. FLOWER, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, EAST STREET. A CHOICE Assortment of G.8.D., Loewe, and other makes pf Pipes in stock. Cigarette Holders, Pouches, Pocket Knives, Hair Brushes and Combs, in endless varieties. Slazenger's Tennis Ba,Us an,d Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15 for 6d. Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWER^ (late F Clark's i Tobacconist, Toy and Fancy Bazaar h&C K^ is causing a sensation,



BUSINESS NOTICES. MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony I li/TE J- GILLIES-Voice Production and ! J3X Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). Piano, Sohumann Conservatoire, Frankfort a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations m the various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10152 Only this season's Tweeds sold- j Mil! It TAILORS* Street. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &0. "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 Maohine that does not fail in any point. Agent for j Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes Arasenes, etc. i TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her '! balist. j. , _____ GOLD MEDAL. The McCormick Reaper & Binder ; (LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) TTITAS again awarded the Gold Medal at the Chvistchurch Show, thus winning the highest honours given for Machinery two years in succession. The Excelsior Cultivator secured ; the Silver Medal. McCormick Daisy Reaper was Highly Commended. Morrow, Bassett ;and co; : Wills Street, Ashburton. .M. PRIEST, Manager New and Second-hand Furniture and Clothing. HAVING in stock a large assortment of new and second-hand Furniture of every description, Crookeryware 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, i T R I A N G L.E, Ashburton. 10 289 I _____jS____n_n___ j HBBSj_iOffftSlß_____ ESTABLISHED 1866. ! Johnson & Couzins, 1 CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. (Opposite J. Ballantyne and Co.) Sole Agents for E. H. Brown's Patent Horse Covers, Requiring no Crupper. j Tent, Tarpaulin, and Flag Makers. Oil skin Clothing Manufacturers, Canvas Ducks, Calicoes, Cricket Nets, Fishing Nets, and ; everything connected with the Trade. Wholesale and Retail. !, Tents, Marquees, Tarpaulins and Flags on Hire. Letters and Telegrams from Country cus tomers receive prompt attention. 12 40 The N.Z. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd, Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVERY description of Merchandise and Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, W\ool,'eto., sold on commission either privately or by Public 4-uctiojQ, We have just received new season's supply of WOOLPACKS (in all sizes), SEAMING TWINES, MANURES, TURNIP ■ 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 LT T "V is the JL ±J X BEST ! ISBE Ts H r E STARCH ! USB NO OTHEE Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepeis throughout the colony, T^CTISE Fathers and Mothers if you want f V to save money buy your Boys* and i Girls' School Boots at MsbLOß's Zealandia Boot Store*



BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNBrT STBEET, ASHBURTON. {Next Ashburton Club), TfIJH OLES AL E and retail Tinware ff Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, BellhaHger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. To the Electors of Ash burton, Another Man in the field, > J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, of Tancred Street, XT AS decided to stand on the Liberal platform, and would solicit your support and patronage in all branches of the Painting and Decorating Trade. t Pictures Framed, Sign-writing a specialty. Call and see the latest in PAPERS. BAKER BROS. Complete ITurnisliiiiir^ UNDEBTAHERB, ST. GEOEGK JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY ™THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. WE have just opened a beautiful range of White Figured Muslin at lOd, Is, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d, Is 9d per yardj also s range of coloured muslin for Blouses and Dresses, at id, 9d, lOd, Is per yard.—Grant and Moore. "| KS. OUR 15s line of Covers is going JLO fast. Guaranteed for six months. Better have one. They're real hard wear. G. H. Cabson, Eclipse Cycle "Works, Tancred Street. FOE tip top value in Boots try M___ob>' Zealandia Boot Store. FOR SALE-Fowl Netting, 36 x 2, at 2d per yard for 50 yards, and l|d for 100 yard lots,— Hardley Bros. 10101 MEN'S Ties, Collars, Socks, Shirts, and Underclothing at lowest prices, in endless variety.—Grant and Moore. ■ -\ FOR Christmas Season.—Just Landed.— New Currants sd, New Peel Bd, New Sultanas 7d per lb. New Almonds and Muscatels, Chocolates and Confectionery ; also a shipment of Choice Japanese Goods, at Carbon & Co.'s, Tancred Street. WANTED Known —Better value than ever in Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. _OK WILL buy you a sound second hand Bicycle at G. H. Carson's, Eclipse Cycle Works. - WANTED Known —That J Moison begs to apologise to the public for not advising them before this of the arrival of his splendid assortment of Xmas Goods, of varied shapes and styles in Boots and Shoes, that will surprise his new and old customers. Discount for cash to all. In the Working Department nothing but best sole leather used, and tanned to his order. Best workmen kept. Anyone will tell yon that J.M. sells the best article and does the best work. Near Court House, East Street, Ashburton. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. TT PAYS, it pays to buy your Boots at JL Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Good Bluchers os lid TUST landed ex «• Delphic " and " Mam <J ari," shipments of first-class English. China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchuroh prices.—- Carson and Co WHAT prize takers for pastiy use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty * JUST fancy Mellor is Selling his Boots and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. HENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mills, gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a trial. 9 8 WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots and Shoes at Jas, Msllor's, Tancred Street. WANTED Known—That -we are sole agents for the N.Z. Acetylene Gas lighting Company. Carbide quoted in lib to 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylene lighting.—Hard_ey Bros. 10102 IT is a well-known fact that Jab Mehor can give much better value in Boots and Shoes than any other Shop in Ashburton. SHEEP Shears! Sheep Shears! T.U.Si and 8.8.A., 3s 6d j Turkey and Wash ita Stoves at prices that cannot be beaten. t=-Hakdley Bros. IF you want real good Boots then try MelliOr's, the oh^oest Shop in Ash burton. ' PATTY Pan baking powder wants on . trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. WANTED KNOWN — Farmers' Good Shooter Boots orilylos6d. Me__or*s Zealandia Boot Store. WHY not try Mkhlor's, Zealafidia Boot Store for Boots and Shoes Great value at Mellor's. WANTED Known — SpeoialValue in Boots and Shoes at Mellor's, Zealandia Boot Store CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Hewry Garner's. Best price given. Attends cm Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. PATTY Pan baking powder, the grea novelfy, two patty tins for nothing From all Grocers.