The Grocers' Company.

Freedom to Mr Chamberlain and . Lord Kitchener. Per United Press Association—By Elec tric Telegraph Copyright. London, Aug 2 Mr Chamberlain and Lord Kitchener have received the Freedom of the Grocers' Coinpnny. Mr Chamberlain, in a speech at a dinner, eulogised Lord Kitchener's patience, ten acity, and infinite resource, and said his chivalrous spirit in the hour of triumph had been the means of winning the Boers'hearts. He also paid a tribute to Lord Milner, who, he said, was a great administrator, and was specially qualified to complete Lord Roher's' and Lord Kitchener's work, and lay the foundation of the freedom of South Africa. If he himself had been permitted to share in the Grocers recognition of Lords Kitchener and Milner, it was because in a degree and in a measure he had been asso ciated with them in the greatest task that could fall to modern statesmen. They had co-operated in endeavouring to attain a crowning aspiration, giving us for all time an united Empire. The defence of British interests, and the reorganisation of- the newly-acquired territories, were tasks in separably linked with the greater scheme of making the Empire more than a mere geographical expression—making it a living entity, each part contributing to the success and security of the whole. The victories of peace and war had drawn us closer together, and the Empire's quickened sense of the common interests and common danger had produced a new and fruitful conception of Imper al destiny. Ideas of kinship and mutual obligation had been substituted lor mere pride of possession, or a huckstering ( calculation of profit and loss. The lesson of the war to the world was our strength and unity, and it behoved us to maintain and strengthen the friendships which we during the war had learned to value. Any impulse of sacrifice and devotion cementing the union attained in blood and tears must not be allowed to weaken. We must culti vate a sense of mutual obligation and re sponsibility. The educational influence of the Premiers' Conference was, said Mr Chamberlain, al most as important as the substantial re sults achieved. The Premiers were ani mated in an equal degree with ourselves in a patriotic desire to strengthen the links. There were only two avenues by which that goal could be reached, namely, through Imperial defence or Imperial trade. He was aware that we could not attain the ideal forthwith at a single step, and he was inclined to think that we in Great Britain were more advanced in these respects than even in the opinion of the colonies, but it would be unwise to force the pace and to ask the colonies to do more than their goodwill would suggest. He concluded by saying if the fleets for the protection of the markets opened up were maintained, they would not [ yield immediately an altogether correspond ing l'eturn, but we should not be in the slightest discouraged. Our children were invited into partnership in the Empire, and as they grew to nationhood they would not be backward in sharing even in a great degree the obligations which the Empire entails. He believed the Conference would lead to considerable results, and mark a considerable advance. If so, we might be content for the present, and anticipate without iiisgiving the future. Lord Kitchener made a modest speech. The Lord Mayor, in giving the toast of "The Visitors," mentioned Sir Edmund Barton as one of the Empire builders. Sir Edmund Barton, in reply, referred to the natural difficulties attending a. Con ference representing countries whoso in terests were so diverse to the British in stitutions. Successes, he said, proceeded mainly by evolution. The Conference had gone some distance beyond the concessions of the 1897 Conference. There had been a quickening of the pulse of the various parts of the Empire, and the desire for cohesion was ever stronger in proportion to the closeness of their 'communication. The j Empire was one in sympathy, and better j still, there was an endeavour to take steps beyond the preceding ones, which presaged a more united action. They must be con tent with such steps towards cohesion as were approved by the autonomous parts of the Kingdom, which were not fainting under the burden. Indeed, the Empire was only beginning to feel its feet.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

♦• • United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Auckland, August 4 Mr L. A. Batchelor, Vice-Consul for the United States, at Auckland, roceived news from Mr J. G. Duncrtn, United States Con sular Agent at Wellington, that applica tions had been made from over a hundred men of the returned New Zetland Con tingents for enlistment for service in the Philippines. Mr Batchelov replied, re gretting that he could not accept the ser vices of such good material, as further troops were not required at the Philippines. Wellington August 4 The death occurred to-day of Mr James Smith, founder of the Te Aro House, for some years the largest drapery establish ment in the North Island. A cable message received from Mel bourne states that Troopers Pearson, Madden, Walker and Eeid, of the Sixth Contingent, and. Helm, Looper and Dennis ton of the Seventh, arrived there by the Afric. Private John Thomas, aged 21, hailing from Doyleston, a member of the Eighth Contingent, who arrived by the Britannic, died in the hospital from fever. This was one of the worst cases on board. Complaints are made that the ship was much over crowded, that the attendance on the sick was insufficient, and the quality of some of the food very inferior. This morning, a largo number of Auckland troopers who left"the ship in Wellington because they considered they were not fairly treated on board, waited on the Minister for Defence, and asked for free passes to their homes. The Minister pointed out that the men were being brought back by the Imperial authorities, but promised to see what he could do. Eeeftow, August 4. An accident occurred in the Globe mine on Saturday. A young man named Sydney Kirby was working in No. 4 level when a piece of timber fell, striking him on the head, body and foot. He received a severe wound in the head, and two ribs and all the toes on one foot were broken. He had a miraculdus escape from death. Chbistchubcii, August 4 Hetty Eldridge, aged 15, died in the Hospital to-day from burns received on July 19 through her clothes catching fire.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 I9oa .

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Bobekt Bell, at his Printing Offiot, Burnett Street, JLshbur toa. % TUESDAY August 5,1902,



Nothing lik" it in the world. The most certain and effective .. cough medicine. The surest body builder, -£muls?Qt] Of Cod Liver Oil, with Lime, Soda, and Creasote. " ITS FAMOUS." This celebrated Emulsion relievea ft* once hacking, stubborn, tickling coughs. Constant coughing, coughing, coughing, deprives the sufferer of needed rest. It weakens and debilitates. It retards a speedy cure. Lane's Emulsion will atop the congh. It will give sound refreshing sleep. It will help food digest perfectly. Perfectly digested food means more fat, more blood, more Btrength. It means health, the health that is needed to resist disease. With robust health, consumption (the white Bcourge of N.Z.) cannot follow a cough. 'Get Lune'B Emulsion, take it according to directions, and notice how quickly you begin to improve. AH chemists and stores sell it. Two sizes, 2/6 and 4/0. <9 86 T Bullock. TINWALD TO LET S~\ OTTAGS, together with small stable ' ' aad shed, situated at corner of Archi bald and Agnes Streets. T. BULLOCK. "~ FOR SALE. "TMEUOVEi) Farms and other Proper tie J. as I ollows, viz: ~ 447-Acres, with, extensive improvements, good for all-round Farming. 283 Acres, light land, Westerfield Survey District 1200 Acres, sheep country, together with farm house and other improvements. 76 Acres, together with Dwelling, etc., near Winslow 179 Acres, improved Farm, together with buildings, Lowcliffe, And other Farm Properties. COTTAGES, Etc.. FOE SALE. i Acre, together with 5 roomed Cottage 6to, Netherby. Price .£135. Si A ores. Tinwald, together with good Dwelling House and other improve ments. $ Acre, Hampstead, together with Cottage, small Stable, etc., price £125 Also good Building Sites, viz— T.S. 419, i Acre, Moore Street j first-class land; nice site for a house. Price ,£65 T.S. 818, i Acre, Aitken Street Also,— Building Allotments for Sale in the Townships of Tinwald, Eakaia,Winslow and Wheatstone, and a number in Allenton District, near the Woollen Factory. To Let—Small Shop and Office in the Arcade To Let, at alow rental, Shop and premises Triangle Buildings, near the Post Office and Eailway Station. To Let-Dwelling of 6 rooms, Charles Street, Allenton, near the Woollen Factory ' Lisb of Properties may be seen at my Office, where full particulars can be oMaine* J. BULLOCK TO LET, . Commodious House, containing sixteen rooms with all conveniences j well situated in Tancred Street. For further particulars apply to- nri - TO" LET, SIX Roomed dwelling house, with de _ tached Washhouse, etc, fronting Waka nui Eoad, just over East Belt. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOE SALE. TWO Building Allotments, fronting Alford Forest Eoad, immediately opposite the entrance to the Woollen Factory, buing Lots 7 and 8, each contain ing i-aore, Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE Fairton. BUILDING Site, being Lot 81, contain ing $-Acre. T. BULLOCK. " MONEY. ~ rT O Lend on approved freehold securities, I the following sums awaiting invest ment, viz:—£4oo, £600, £800, £125, £1200 £500, .£l5O, £125, £1500, and £200. Apply to , T. BULLOCK^ ~~ TO LET AT A LOW EENTAL. SHOP and Premises corner of Cass Street, and Wakanui Eoad. leading to Post Office and Eailway Station, lately occupied by Moriarty Broa. BJJLLQCK^ FOR SALE HAMPSTEAD, 2ACEES very good land, fronting Cam bridge Street, on which is erected a dwelling house of 5 rooms, conservatory, and scullery, detached washhouse and dairy, also commodious shed, stable, workshop, etc The house is surrounded by garden with macrocarpa fences; orchard at back, Inspection invited. For terms and full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. j_ .... ; . « MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony MX J. GILLIES begs to inform, the Eesidents 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 theEoyal Academy and Eoyal College, London; also for Trinity College, London. Each Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. Address:—Care Mrs Pilbrow, Cameron Street. 728 \T7 ANTED to sell, second-hand Colonial VV Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy terms; guaranteed in good working order. For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer implement Agent. ; ' billTmaetin speaks. To Ideal Tyre Company, Christchurch, — Dear Sirs,—l have much pleasure in writing you to say how heartily I appreciate the Idea tyres which were fitted to my machine ftod ' upon which I pat mp> my seventeen. New Zealand records, and won the several cham pionship prizes. I am very phased with them—WILLIAM MARTIN..



An Incomparable Remedy. EVANS' WITCH'S., OIL FOE EHEU MATICB, LUMBAGO, and SCIATICA. Among the medicinal preparations which have, from time to time, been placed before the public, it can be stated without fear of contradiction, that there is none too sur pass Evans's WITCH'S OIL. As an embro cation in cases of Eheumatics, Sciatica, or Lumbago it is absolutely unrivalled, but the scope of its influence extends far beyond these complaints. For example, in sudden attacks of Inflammation of the Bowels, Spasms, Cramp, or Colic the application of this mixture will afford immediate relief, and avert the serious consequences that are inevitable if the necessary pallative is not a,fc hand. Indeed, there is no ache or pain to which the human frame is susceptible that Witch's Oil will not allay, and for this reason no household should be with out a remedy which may truly be do scribed as magical. Price—2s 6d per bottle. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer S. J. Evans, Dunedin. Wholesale Agents for New Zealand *• Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. Obtainable from all chemists and store keepers throughout the Colony. Smoke New Venus Worms undermine Children's Constitut ions. Use Wade's Worm Figs Is boxes.



BUSINESS NOTICES. j J,SEALY&CO. NEW SEEDS, NEW SEEDS. ""OjTE 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, Flower Seeds, in endless varieties, and garden requisites of every description. We are still to be found at Sealv's Corner. East Street. 7 131 . i IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE You Kequire JfflfyH <M " SWIFT" /jtfimVQ !l ' $$? WANTED Builders and intending Builders to inspect our Register Grates and Mantel Pieces. Hardley Bros. I T¥7 ANTED—Clearance of Lamps before VV Stock-taking. Reduced prices. See our window. Hakdley Bros. \1 7ANTED Known— Largest Stock *'* Enamel, Tin, and Hollo ware in the town. J Hardley Bros. WANTED Sportsmen to bring your G uns to be repaired. Best work manship only employed. HARDLEY BROS. Support Local Industry, S&va 3£oner, And Ensure a Comfortable Fireside" by using Mount Somers Coal. TUTCXTKT SOMSB3 COAL 13 THE Best and the Ghsapest Household Coal, bar none, of all the Coals found on the Eastern divide of the Middle Island, JOSHUA TUCKER. TO SHEEPOWNERS. GOOD PRICES ASSURED. HMATSON AND Co., beg to inform . holders of Sheep and Lambs that should they be looking for a Market and decide to try Addington, that they will be glad to receive Consignments. There is no need to write to them; just consign Matson's, Addington. The firm ndll carefully untruck and classify each lot, and if the price bid at Auction is not sufficient on a basis of the c.i.f. Prices current for Frozen Meat, they will have the Sheep sent to either Isling ton or Belfast, and on receipt of Weights will sell forward or ship as Clients may desire. Prompt Payments. Consign MATSON'S, Addington. To Those Who Have Landed Property to Sell. Send Particulars of your Properties to H. MATSON AND CO. The Firm is recognised as the greatest medium of exchange in Canterbury, and Buyers from all parts are constantly en quiring and making inquiries from them. During the past six months the firm have been instrumental in selling no less than SIX good-sized Properties south of Rangi tata. They are always willing to receive particulars through any local Agent, and to work 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, fr-oe of oast to Owners, and other charges are on the lowest scale. If you have a place for sale, avail yourself of their services. It coets 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. THE GIRL On the Brink of Matrimony Is a woman of some importance. She is to have the management of a house and if she is clever at housekeeping she must know all about the contents of the larder. The family cupboard of every successful housekeeper contains SURATURA TEA They know it is the best family tea in New Zealand. They know it possesses every merit of good Tea. It is rich, fragj. rant and delicious. It is pure honest tea and is grown and packed in Ceylon. Sura? tura is guaranteed not blended with Indian, China, or any cheap or inferior teas, Retail Prices — Suratura A quality—ls 8d per lb Suratura B quality—ls lldper lb Suratura D quality—2s 2d per lb Suratura X quality—2s 6d per lb SOLD BY ALL STOREKEEPERS



LATEST PEARCE'S Sale of Drapery. Wonderful success. Shop crowded Saturday Everybody smiling and satisfied. The reductions are genuine. "T\TOW is the time to get a cheap pair of J3! Blankets. Just arrived sample pairs Curtains from 2s lid.—Pearce's Drapery Sale. FOUND at last—A genuine Drapery Sale. If you did not get a circular call and get one at Pearce's Genuine Drapery Sale. TT>EMEMBER its room we want, not JuL) profit. Cost price accepted for nearly everything. We must have more room for stock takin o '. Call and satisfy yourselves at Pearee's Clearing Sale. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNErT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Aahburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. REMOVAL NOTICE AS a consequence of the splendid sup port already accorded us by the Ash bnrton public during our term in business (for which we tender our sincerest thanks) we have decided to remove to a central position, and henceforth will carry on in premises next to Mellor's, Bootmaker, Tan cred Street. MORIARTY BROS, CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, ETC. TIME and Tide Wait for No Man.—The date of another payment to Me Tue nee, on account of the Stock taken over from him, is getting very close. The bigger the parcel you buy at our Cleaning up°Sale, the more money you save and the more you help us.—Mitchell and Ttjehee TTT ANTED Known—Best ammunition i/y Depot in Ashburton is Habdley Beos, Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICES^ SALRP ARE ALL THE RAGE.' Special Reductions —:o: Special Reductions NICHOLAS &PICRFORD INVITE COMPARISON OF VALUES. Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, Is6d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, 4s, 4s 6d, ss/' 5s 6d. Childrens 1 from 8d per pair. School Boots from 5s per pair. Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s 6d to 18s 6d ppr pair Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s Gd 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 speoielty. Our Motto is—" Small Profits and Quick Returns." NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, EAST STREET' ASHBURTON. Furniture Buyers, Read this ! STRANGE, BUT TRUE. (A RECORD.) JTO ALL THOSE WHO PURCHASE '1 81 WORTH OR UPWARDS OF FURNITURE During our GREAT SALE & WE ARE GIVING |i™ A Beautiful Present, such as a Nice Easy Chair, or Tea Set, Brass Rail Fender, or Bedroom Set, Etc. Etc. Etc. (According to purchase and your own choice.) Every article at reduced price. And we guarantee to sell at latest published Christchurch prices, to our coUntSy clients. We also offer to pay your Railway Fares to select your Presents. We will also pack it and your purchase free of charge; SO STUDY YOUR PURSES and pay us a visit, for it will pay you, and oblige, Yours very truly, <•' T. H. UNDRILL & CO., Complete House Furnishers, Ashburton. I Pure TEAS of FINEST Quality!! '& ...I-1..H1.,.,.. | «sf«Klib Brand «■» \& II These Teas are blends*©! absolutely the 1 FINEST TEAS PROCURABLE. IWJ* Brand • ■ i*J iEach Brand is ot a different character and flavour but of FINEST Quality. \J? Brand. Pure Ceylon I\J Ask your Grocer for these well-known Brands ol Teas and ... ACCEPT NO OTHER.



PEACE DECLARED. NOT so with you, because your system is out of order, on account of your cold feet. Eemedy—Call at the ULSTER BOOT SHOP and get a pair of warm Boats 01 Slippers. Prices to suit every one. Slippere from 9d upwards. All classes of Boots and Shoes equally cheap. T. YOUSTG, Ulster Boot Shop, Tancred street. -TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Hatblock Street. WANTED TO SELL. 3100 Acre, 5 200 to 300 acre dairy farms on very easy terms. Also 277 acres Only .£2OO cash required. Apply F. Brooking, Agent, Stratford, Taranaki, TT7 ANTED to Let—3oo acre Dairy Farm V \ close to School and Factory. Term 4 years. Kent 12s 6d per acre. Purchasing clause if required. Apply at once. F. BROOKING, Land Agent, 6 288 Stratford, Taranaki. Permanent Building and Invest ment Society. T OANS GRANTED FROM .£25 and upwards at current rates. Full particulars on application. Office —Tancred Street. Office Hours — 9.30 a.m. till 4 p.m. First Tuesday in Month—9.3o a .m. till 4 p.m; and 7 till 9 p.m. i ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager.



. NOTICES. HALMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDEBS* BUILDINGS. "pOR portraiture. Landscape, And Enlargements. MODERATE CHARGES. NOTICE TIfE HAVE "APPOINTED F. W. COX, Agent for Massey-Harris and Imperial Bicycles FOR ASHBURTON, RAKAIA, and Surrounding Districts. Clients will receive erery attention, and MB COX will Collect all Monies due to üb. CANADA CYCLE & MOTOR COY, LIMITED. Depot—Eaßt Street, Ashburton. HAVE YOU SEEN THOSE NICE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHS . STOCK r IS GIVING AWAY ? YOU get one with every cash purchase of 12s 6d. They're honestly worth 2s 6d each, and you get them for nothing. CAPITAL PLACE THAT BLUE BOOT STOKE. Wonderful how it's becoming a household word throughout the county of late. Note Address — D. STOCK'S BLUE BOO® STORE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. The name is synonymous with all that is bright, beat, and up-to-date in footwear. Nothing' but the best English leather used for repairs. NOTICE. A NY perßon or persons found trespassing on the Riversdale Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. 5307 W. S. STRANGE. . riIHERE has been a lot of CURIOSITY j X j evinced about the EARL that has been in j Ashburton the last few days, and these are a few of the questions one is heard ask. Who is this Earl? What's this Earl? Have you seen it? Is it a Bike? Is it a Cart ? Well, to satisfy this thirst for knowledge, THE EAKL at present staying at MORROW, BASSETT and C®. is a new up-to-date BICYCLE, Guaranteed, Fitted with Dunlop's Best Multiflex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and Bell. Price :—£lo Cash. M. PRIEST, Manager K. CLARK, CARRIAGE PAINTER, T?IVE Tears with A. G.Howland, Christ- V church; seventeen years with J, R. and F. and H. Steel. The present is an excellent time to have i your Vehicle Painted, etc., in first class style. Lowest prices. Charges consistent with good workman ship. All leather work attended to. f A Trial Solicited. i Address—Opposite Church of England, p Tancred Street West. 3 ; ] ; r MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. TOEGISTERED 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. C#ALS! COALS! COALS MOUNT SOMERS x 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. L TTTANTED Sportsmen not to miss VV chance of buying a good Gun at | much reduced prices * Habdlet Bbos. '



BUSINESS. NOTICES. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. i Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, ' West Street, Ashburton. EVERY description of Merchandise and Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. Amongst others we have the following properties for Sale by Privajte Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres Mayfield ... 872 acres, leasehold May field ... 967 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Rangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 „ Ealing ... 595 „ Westerfield .... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON, Manager npiO Those about to marry, and to those JL ' 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. TTJ ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan VY Drill; guaranteed in good order, low price. For particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot. \t] ANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's W Bioycle, good as new, very little ■ used; must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. r\ / ANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grat« VV a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. • THE Genuine Silent Primus Cooking Stove 14s 6d, uses ordinary kerosea y also Primus Hot Plate 17s 6d, an Primus Iron Heater, 3s 6d.—Carson &Co. J L.HIGGS Painter, Glazier, Paperhatiger, and Sighwriter Wall Paper, Scrim, Oils, Paints, Glass, etc., in Stock. TTAVING taken over the Picture Fram- O ing Plant and Stock of Mr J. Wright I am now prepared to receive orders for Picture Framing at lowest prices. ■J % L. HIGGS, Tancred Street. LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.C.S.M. Certificated and Registered Teacher. STUDENTS prepared for any Musical Examination held in New ZealancL__ All branches of Music taught. Candidates presented at Examinations, 137; average marks gained, 94- per cent. BAKER BROS. Complete Fruriaisliixi&.l UNDEBrAKERS. FOR WATCHES, , GLOCKSJ, 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. THOMAS LINTERN. BEGS to announce that he has taken over the ALFORD FOREST HOTEL, And will be glad to see old Friends and Visitors. Only best Brands of Wines, Ales, and Spirits stocked. Good Table. Good attendance. CLARIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). , Tancred Street, Ashburton. T3EST accommodation and attention for Jl> Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse Clipping done. F. P. CLA.RIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 S. HcSISSBBI, T)ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. Try <Jnr CHESTERFIELDS s % Ob Three-quarter n Overcoats. g JMLcOONA t^E> «8c ' 00. Tailors » Smoke New Venus



LOSINESS NOTICES WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOREY'S TERMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Railway. Station.) F. W. MILLWARD, ... Licensee. THIS popular Hotel is now under new managemenb 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 J. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS 1 AGENT, AECADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OP MEAT IT Fairfield Freezing Works. Albo,— WHEAT, OATS, BARLKY, a;peas, On Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations. Agent for Forth Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188 INSURE NOW - WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1600,000 HAS already been added to Policies is , the Department. This is the Bonus Year And everyone now taking out a participa-' ting Policy will receive a substantial bonus at the end of the year. J. H. RICHARDSON, Commissioner. Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Race Cleaner -. . can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Kace, according to order. F. W. PAGE, 124  Chertsey. Insure yoitr life in the ' Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,00O rOCO, Most^liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe. ( Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. 6 23 LONDON BUTCHEBY 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 Bupport extended to me in the past will be continued. Quality and punctuality guaranteed. Families waited on Daily. W. H. EOBINSON. 7 29 CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd, Antigua Street, Cbristchnrch. /CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES V^ AND STOUT, .'■: r Forty Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. - Private Families Supplied. 1 134 I SAY Friend: Where is the best shop to buy a par of Boots ? Why, Mei lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get good value at Mellor's. PATTST Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. ; THE Rapid Lightning Shirt 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 yon. Sold by all the leading grocers. LOW Prices are not the only considera tion—quality must be there, or value is wanting. Mitchell & Turner are combining low prices with good quality at their Cleaning up Sale. Remnants and Oddments a specialty.—Mitchell and Turner. WANTED— Farmers and Employers requiring Married Couples, Plough men, Grooms, Gardeners, Shepherds, Dairy Hands; also Hotel Servants, to apply to McDonald, Manchester Street, Christ church. All orders promptly attended to. Miss Conway supplies female servants. 210 TRY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will save you time, money, and worry. It w^l make an old shirt look like new. Sold by »all the leading grocers. PATTY Pan baking powder wants oa trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each, end of tin WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelt fTIRY the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss JL Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers.