The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. No. 5716

Ashburton i Monday, July 21, 1902

Price - One Penny

A Peace Night Outrage.

HOOLIGAN MURDER OF AN IM PERIAL YEOMAN.

I The correspondent of the " Ofcago Times," writing under date London, June 6th,eays: —" Among the many disgraceful features of " Peace Night"—Monday evening last— was the peculiarly atrocious murder of a gentleman whose firm—Messrs Spicer Bros. —has long been, largely connected with. New Zealand, and particularly with the New Zealand press, in business matters. Mr Herbert Murray Spicer, of the well known firm of paper mci chants just referred to, was walking homeward with a friend late on Monday night—or rather early on Tuesday morning—after witnessing the street scenes connected with the proclama tion of peace, and while in the Euston road; near St Pancras Church, the two gentlemen were suddenly attacked by a .gang o: the precious Hooligans to whom the judges and magistrates are so curiously tender, and Mr spicer received so severe a blow on. the head from the buckle of a belt during the struggle that he died from its effects the following morning in the University College Hospital. An inquest was held to-day at the St. Pancras Coroner's Court, when a good deal of evidence was given, the inquest, how ever, being ultimately adjourned for the production of several other probable wit* nesses, who it was believed would bo able to sheet home the crime to its actual per* petrator. At the inquiry this afternoon Mr Spicer'a father—Mr Henry Spicer, a Wtst Indian planter, living at Ockley, Surrey- said hia son was 26 years of age. He had been with the Yeomanry to South Africa, and had been invalided home with a wound in the leg. Mr John Bryant Budiment, a bank clerk, said he was with Mr Spicer on Monday night viewing the peace illuminations in the West End. They were returning, and were near St. Pancras Chureli about 2 a.m. Witness left Mr Spicer for a moment, and on returning found him surrouuded by five or six young men who weie talking loudly. One of them- finally rushed at Mr Spicer and struck him in the face, the others joining in the attack. The witness rushed forward into the midst of the gang and immediately three of them attacked him. The witness defended himself and beat offi his assailants. He saw Mr Spicer defending himself and believed he knocked down one of his assailants. They were both retreating, when the witness saw one , of the men rush after them, take off hia belt, and strike Mr Spicer with it ok the head. Mr Spicer fell and the men then ran away. When the witness went to Mrßpicer he found him unconscious, with-his head in. a pool of blood. He was driven in a cab to the University Hospital: Witness call ed for help during the struggle, but no one came. Witness added that the men were about 20 years of age and roughly dressed. He himself received a kick on the stomach during the fight. A road-sweeper named Henry Jackson said he saw two gentlemen, the deceased with his hat knocked in, in a sparring atti tude, with live youths attacking them. The gentlemen were retreating across the road when one of the youths struck the deceas-. with his belt, kuocking him down. The witness went to fetch a policeman.

A girl named .Annie Mill said she saw '..helast part of the. struggle, and could identify the man who struck the fatal blow. She would know him anywhere. The \vitnes3 added that she had seen the man befoie, that he had accosted her a,t a coffee stall in Euston road, and asked her to pay for a cup of coffe9, and on her refus ing had threatened her. - - JDr Jones said two hours after the de ceased's admission to the hospital an opera tion was performed t«j relieve the pressure of blood on the brain, but Mr Spktr never recovered consciousness-. The fracture of the base of the skull, which was the cause of death, was probably caused by the fivllj a cutover the eya might have been caused by tt c buckle. , Superintendent Miller stated that the police were not yet in a position to make any arrest. , , Several of the jury suggested that the coffee-stall keeper referred to by the witness Hill might know something of the culprit, but was afraid to give evidence. The inquiry was adjourned for a fort night for the attendance of this man and other witnesses.

[Our cablegrams have informed us that a man named Henry Bells was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment foi man slaughter.]

Every Day Facts.

ASHBUETON PEODUCES ITS SKAEE —THIS COMES FEOM TEEVOETOI^

What makes anything a fact/ Ts'nt ifc^ a statement or occurrence which, can be proven true or correct in every particular ? What constitutes conclusive evidence to the mind of an Ashburton citizen? It is tE« statement of someone residing in Auckland or Wellington ? We think not, but -when one of our own'citizen's mates a statement like the following, which is endorsed by many, under these circumstances we call them facts and. they are every day facts, because they are occurring every day. Don't take our word for what is said; if you are not satisfied ask them. People don't make such assertions without good reasons.

Mr T. Pritchard, senr., Suffolk Street, Trevorton, this town, says:—" Those who suffer with pains in the back should isse Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. I used this remedy for this trouble; the doctor told me it was lumbago. It was right; in the small of my back and was obstinate to deal with. As a matter of fact the only medicine I ever got I;hat was at all efficacious was Doan's Backache Kidney Pills which I obtained at the.Ashburton Drug Co., in East Street. Thise always stop the pains. I take them just as I feel I need them. Success has brought up many imitations of Doan's Pills, but there is nothing ' just as good' as the remedy which helped Mr Pritchard, therefore be sure you get Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. • Doan's backache kidney pills. They are sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 3s per box (six boxes 16s 6d), or will be posted on receipt of price by the proprietors, Foster, McClellan Co., 76 Pitt Street, Syd ney, N.S.W. But be. sure they are Doan's.



SHIPPING. rpHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING' JL COMPANY'S LINE Eoyal Mail Steamers for London. Via Bfonte Video, Teneriffe, and Plymouth. Best accommodation for all classes of Passengers. ' " Probable \To Sail Steamer. Tons Final Port. about Euapehu* 7705 Wellington July 31 Sakaia 5628 — Aug. Whakat'ne 5715 Sept. Wakanui 5706 — To follow Paparoa* 6563 — „ * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FEIEDLANDKE BEOS., Ltd. BHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOE LONDON. EOYAL Mail Steamers, with superior accommodation for all classes of pas sengers, calling: at Monte Video or Eio, Teneriffe and Plymouth. Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. Delphic 8273 J. Breen Well'n July 26 *Mamari 3583 A. Banks — July 26 *Gothic 7755 W. Kidley -~ Augl4 Waiwera 6837 J. Stuart —• Aug2B Tokomaru 6238 J. Maxwell — J * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Full particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BEOS. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF U NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers saiil from Lyttelton as i under: — For Wesfcport and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchurch papers. Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nelson and Picton via Wellington™ Tuesday and Saturday. Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For furtther particulars apply to . P. FEKEIMAN, Agent, Ashburton,



business notices. ■ floating kidney, disordered liver, chronic indigestion, NEURALGIA IN THE SIDE AND BACK MR ERNEST A. CLEMENT, of the Taiti, who is in the employ of the Hutt County Council, relates his most remarkable case as follows:—" To Proprie tor Plantekoa. Sir,—l feel it my duty both to you and also suffering humanity to make known the benefit I have derived from the use of Plantekoa. 1 have been under treat ment for years for my kidneys, liver, and chronic indigestion. Under examination the Doctors thought I had a float ing kidney, and prescribed medicines and lotions for treatment, and in fact I have iodine and other things in the house now that vrexe supplied to paint my back. In addition to the complaint men tioned I used to suffer at times most ex cruciating pains from neuralgia in the side and back. Beside the doctor's treatment I have tried almost countless Patent Medi cines in the effort to get relief. I can honestly say that Plantekoa has made a new man of me, has cured the ailments above referred to, and I am now enjoying better health than I have done for years. Any further information will be gladly furnished if desired. I ' wish to say also that Plantekoa Ointment has proved a wonderful friend to me. About six years ago after playing in a foot ball match my body became covered with pimples, which turned to chronic eczema. During those years I cannot describe the suffering caused nor yet count the number of ointments and the like that I tried to relieve this terrible complaint. When I used to perspire at my work, the smarting, itching, and yet burning irritation would nearly drive me crazy. I have USED PLANTEKOA OINTMENT with result that I have not the slighest trace of the complaint left, and my skin is as clear as that of a little child. While in a very heated condition 1 put on l another Footballer's jersey in mistake for my own, I do not know if that had anything to do ■with starting my complaint, but a singular fact was that the irritation comnenced at that time, and covered my body, arms and neck, while my face, legs, and hands were free. Suffice to say that whatever way it came Plantekoa has cured it completely. It will be seen by my letter that I have had my share of suffering, and really the con dition I have been in life was not worth j living. After my experience PLANTEKOA STANDS WITHOUT A RIVAL." Ask ycur Chemist or Storekeeper for it.



Full particulars and testimonials on ap plication to PLANTEKOA PROPRIETARY, Wellington.. WANTED KNOWN—That for Real Good Winter Boots and Shoes, at Seasonable Prices, call at J. Moison, for, as in the past, J. M. still maintains, and would not forfeit, that grand reputation he i has held and still holds, not by nonsensical talk, but his Boots have at all times stood the test, and are the best proof of his success. Repairing done at once. Best Sole Leather used.—Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton. j5>CT..».|.J5.«11»».»...»-»... —— ~- ~—,,, ■ Ross' Antidote and Ointment The Great Herbal Remedy for Purifying the Blood. following unsolicited Testimonial by a gentleman well known in Ash burton, speaks for itself:— Masterton, August 28,1901. Ross Antidote Company, Dear Sirs,—l feel it my duty to give you this enclosed testimonial in favour of Ross' Antidote for purifying the blood. I have been a great sufferer for many years from ulcerated stomach, indigestion, etc. My life was a perfect misery, and I was almost a wreck. I grew tired of tryingdifferent medical men and remedies, of which I had tried almost every known one but yours and one day some eighteen months ago a gentleman came into the shop where I was employed. He remarked " Jack, you look very ill," and you may depend I was. He added, Will you take some medicine if I procure it; I replied, I will take anything. He brought me a bottle of your Antidote, and I took it accordingly as directed, and to my delight I began to get well, and af ter^taking three large bottles I was a new man, thanks to your great discovery. I always keep it by me, and find a few doses occasionally keep me in perfect health, and I wish you the success with it that such a medicine merits. You can make what use you like of this.—l remain, yours, etc. 1 J. H. Pauling, Masterton. May be obtained from Messrs Fletcher Bbos., and Shearman Bros., Ashburton. For CYCLING SHOES, GO TO H. Pannell, Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christchurch. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS, ; And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock. Write for instructions for self measurement FIT GUARANTCED, WARD AND CO.'S UNRIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English;



BUSINESS NOTICES. HENRY STEPHENSON. *¥ N response to appeals from a number of .J my Clients to include the Sale of Farms, Town Properties, Suburban Properties, Sections, etc., in my business, I have de cided to do so, and am prepared to receive particulars of such, and my terms will be exceptionally easy— ; NO SALE, NO CHARGE. I have several Town and Suburban Pro perties *on my books, which I will be pleased to receive offers for, and all business in this direction will receive myptomptand best attention. My Weekly Sale of Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, Furniture, etc., as usual, EVERY SATURDAY at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Fur niture, etc., as per arrangement in any part of the county. Advances made on all goods placed in my hands for Sale. MONEY.—I have several sums awaiting investment. Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately during the week, and all kinds of Produce. Agent : Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited ' Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. Pianos and Organs on time payments from 20s per month. I have also several second hand Instru ments on hand, cheap. HENRY STEPHENSON, Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBUKTON. S. McBRIDE, Montunental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. tA LWAYS in Stock.—A first-, .01. class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments. Designs and estimates may be inspected at the establishment of Mr John Wilson, Painter, Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style. Notice of Removal. MR J. E~ BAIN, QURGEON DENTIST, Has Removed to Warden's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. ME 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 COOKING RANGES. TD A ENIN6HAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as open fire. Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA.



BUSINESS NOTICES. New Zealand Insurance Com pany Established, 1859. Capital—One Million. r|IHE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial JL Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality. Paid up Capital and Eeserves, .£400,000. Fire and Marine Eisks, Also, Bisks on Growing Crops, Threshing Machines, &o, accepted at Lowest Current Kates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. FAT' LAMBS AND SHEEP. TO THE FARMERS OF ASHRURTON AND i Surrounding District. "XSTTE Save pleasure to notify that we will be BUYING either by the head on the farm, or at per lb in the Factory, at TOP MARKET VALUES throughout the coming season. NICOLL BROS' ASHBUETON. T. H. Undbill E. Undmll T. H. UNDBILL & CO. FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS AND EMBALMEES ' TANCEED STREET, ASHBUETON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty l Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths in stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt



WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEKEFORD STBEET CHRISTCHURCH. Buyers «f SHEEP and LAMBS I for Freezing. j Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Rußton & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBURTON OEFICE, The Arcade. Representative in attendance eTery TUESDAY and SATURDAY. C. PANNELL. TAILOR AND MERCER, 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, "ETTAS a Choice Assortment of Suitings suitable for the season. Chesterfields and Covert Coats a specialty. Samples sent to any Address. Gentlemen's Mercery of every description, and the LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK. Maiming & Oo?s NEW BEASON'B BOTTLED ALES AHD STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THE BEST IN THE MARKET SS^al to the Leading Brands o! ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashbarton—Messss Shbab MiN Bros LT T "V IS THE .1 JLi J_ BEST : IS B3 T STARCH USE KO OTEEB Procurable from all Grocers end Rtorekeepers throughout the colony PATTY Pan baking jpowder wants on I trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing.



" BUSINESS NOTICES. ~ ~~" 30.000 xr-——JmL Cooking Ranges ft'^^ZS^ZZ^^z^^. k^!^2i "~jlfk B 88 1° *ne Colony •. *7 PF^^%3 cT^'^ ~ ""wli ey "!tlirn 6e i Trc«e O°a'i or Wood up n JT~**^, MUIJ J2M to 2f b 6ln I SlT W|'^^^P^Cj NO SETTING'REQUIRED [ * I $££^jr& nf ,(^-i^7^fc| With Stove Pipe oan be worked out In the rWjS| *v^7?^:;<l M °Pen Splendid Bread Bakers I if" I With oast iron or copper boilers Theoopper I * I r"~^**l^ rl(f' fV-X^*'"^ Ji I boilers are large and tin lined inside I I I fe^'^i I Repairs are a Minimum I \-Jrn &£ZZ%£rfW M\ ■■■i>»ii«^ml|jPi Made in all sizes, single or double Lz^fji j^^2 J^^^^ral J High or low preßßure boi!er" Bpl?^^™^^?^^^^^^!!- Bold by all Ironmonger*, from whom W^^"^l^*—wj«dßag3—waweM Catalogues oan be obtained, or from the H. E. SHACKLOCK. LTD hOUTHENB POUNDRY, Princess Street, Danedin



MONSTER =CLEARING SALE.= Previous to Stocktaking. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY* Immense Reductions in Every Department. Ladies' Dress Goods Is, formerly Is I'd per yard One Lot of Dress Garments half price , Ladies' Fur Top Kid Gloves 2s lid, formerly 4s 6d 20 Ladies' Tan and leather Kid Gloves Is 9d, formerly 2s 6d Ladies' Stockings Is per pair Ladies' Corsets from Is lid, all sizes The Celebrated W. 8., all sizes, reduced Men's Hats Is each Men's Suits 23s 6d, formerly 31s 6d Waterproof Coats 25s upwards Ladies' Shoes from 5s 9d. Men's Boots 93 6d, 11s 9d, 12s 6d Best Colonial White Blankets 17s 6d Best Eider Down Quilts from 18s lid Kapoc Quilts, fnil size, 10a each ! Dressmaking and Tailoring Prices strictly Moderate ANDREW ORR. WE ABB CASE BUYBES OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT OFFrOE IN ARCADE/ Opr-n TUESDAYS t SATURDAYS COR "• SACKS SUPPLIED. A!) 1 QTf \1 f^ DONK 0N FARMERS' url ilb 11 IN It account. CANTERBOBY ROLLER FLOUK MILLS COMPANY, D. WOOD, Manager. -**»* »rjigi)MMtM^!rsag»caMiiwMiWM«!iiuwi ■ ■■■■■in—mumwiiii »■■ ■■■■■iiinjiijui&awa—mtt.iia.-gw •«*.'> Vfi^Kißßat



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BELFAST AND FAIRFIELE FREEZING WOR£S MANURES, ARE THE, BEST JJIOR TUKNIPS, KAPE, WHBA.T, AND ANY OTHER OBOP SPECIAL MANURES are mad 3 to Bait any kind of Soil or description of drop. Samples of SOIL ANALYSED free of coßt to Farmers nßirg oar Manure For the present season ac all onnd redaction in price of 7s 6d per Ton has been made. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. If there is no agent in yonr district, seed to the Office for Price List and Testimonials OAMTBRBtJBY FBOZBN "MEAT AND DAIRY PKQPUOE BXJPOBT UOMPAHY, LIMITED, F. WAYMOUTH Heoretary , 139 Hereford Street, Christchuroh SMOKE ONLY .N E W VEND S. A PEBFECT TOBACCO, i



____ BUSINESS NOTICES. . A Free Trip to Christchurch and.BACK!! &r A.TEMPTING OFFEB. — nPO the Residents of Ashburton and Surrounding 1 Districts. Everybody in Ashburton and thereabouts will be glad to know *l i iXflfijS' Great Annual Hock-Taking hale COMMENCES FRIDAY, 25th JULY. While this Colossal Sale Continues. HUNDREDS UPON HUNDREDS of TEMPTING BARGAINS will be obtainable in the following (and innumerable other) Lines :~ CSMAKT MILLINERY, STYLISH DRESSES AND DRESS FABRICS, This Fashionable MANTLES, JACKETS, CAPES, COSTUMES?, Sale UP-Tu-DATE HOSIERS, Will PARIS & OTHER KID (*lso FABRIC) GDOVES, last CHOIOti UNDtSROLOTrfING, 30 READY-MADE CLOTHING, Days CHILDREN'S GOODS, 6nly. Etc. Etc. Etc. All the above and a Host of Other Lines will be offered at bitch pricks as must result'in business, while The Sale Bargains in Furniture will astonish all who see them. i Never before have we offered such a superb assortment of FURNITURE at Reduced Sale Prices as that we are now showing. It is all our own make —a sufficient guarantee Of quality. As an EXTRAORDINARY SALE ATTRACTION j We shall be prepared to allow all Ashburton and District residents attending the Sale and spending £100 or upwards with us for Furniture their First-class Return! Railway Fares—Christchurch and back—free of charge. Of course this offer will only hold good during the present Sale, and, together with the Exceptionally Reduced Prices of the Furniture, should result in a great many Country Residents attending this Sale. All Parcels of Furniture purchased during this Sale to the value of £50 and upwards will be delivered Free as far south as Timaru, and as far north 1 as Cnlverden. WILL THE RESIDENTS OF ASHBURSON and Surrounding Districts please note that Orders for any article or articles specified in this Catalogue may be left with MS SANDREY at our Ashburton Agency, and will receive our promptest attention. Or, if preferred, Ashburton residents may SHOP VTIT v US BY ?OST, As Hundreds of our regular customers do. This is a very simple and effective plan. You just consult your catalogue, write down your requirements, enclose remittance to value—and leave us ta do the rest. In this way you may participate in all the ADVANTAGES OF THIS GREAT SALE 'WITHOUT TROUBLE, EXPENSE, OR INCONVENIENCE. STRANGE &:COMPANY, . CHRISTCHURCH. I



f" BEWARE ! DANGER 3 If Of fitting cheap and unreliable tyres to your cycle, Pay a |g H few shillings extra and purchase a pair of Roadster Hi 6 and you will find yourself free from all tyre troubles. Our |j m Roadster pattern " Dunlops" are specially made to withstand Kg ■ hard wear on rough roads, and wili be found to outlast any m ■ other tyre on the market. Beware of imitations. §1 ■ ROADSTER TYRBS GUARANTEED FOR ia MONTHS, B I THE DUNLOP PNEUMATIC TYRE CO. OF AUBT. LTD.. I ■ 138 Richfield Street, Christchurch, IS.Z. ■ And at Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Pxrth, and Brisbane. M "PICKED & PACKED IN CEYLON. Put in Soidered Lead Packets. Straight from Tea Garden toJTeaJP,ot mnnno "me «««' ; « Mwß. I I • ■ Guaranteed the Purest Tea. The leading Brand of Ceylon. TJsed in the Government Houses and by the best people in Australia. Agent—J. T. COOOH, Ashburton.



PROPERTIES FOR SALE T HAVE.FOR SALE — SEVERAL GOOD FARM S In the Ashburton County, Amongst them being— 90 Acres, near Tinwald, improved 1936 Acres, Bankside, subdivided, well 233 , Mitcham Road, improved watered, house of eight rooms, 3000  grass land, Lyndhurst stable, wool shed,etc ...... 53 „ Carter's Terrace, extra heavy 140 Acres, Ashburton Forks, subdivided l an( l into 5 paddocks, house, stable, and 476 „ Springb urn, improvement, chaff house, well fenced and watered. nearly new land good 962 Acres, Mount Hutt, good house and 200 Acres, Buccleuch, subdivided, house, stable . .,.■■ * woolshed stable; all in good order 404 Acres, Elgin, heavy and light land, 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, subdivided, weir watered; houao, Tancred Street, Ashburton stable shed and sheep yards 900 Acres, Fairfield, thoroughly improved 1800 Acres, Newlands j subdivided and well 2500 Acres, Lauriston watered, improved } good house, 155 „ Tinwald stable, and granary < 123 „ Dromore 112 Acres, Hinds 1200 Acres, Doric, subdivided into eight 87 Acres, Hinds paddocks; 12 stall stable and chaff 80 Acres, Elgin house, hut; all sown down in English 122 Acres, Hinds grass this year 596 Acres, Hinds 400 Acres, Barrhill, subdivided; seven 100 Acres, Cairnbrae roomed house, stable, trap house, etc 1693 Acres, Kangitata 660 Acres, Eangitata South; subdivided, 250 Acres, Lauriston, well fenced, subdi five roomed house, stable, granary, vided, land of good quality, stable, 4 woolshed, sheep yards, etc roomed house, thoroughly improved 1126 Acres, Hinds; subdivided into 7 pad- 500 Acres, Westerfield j docks, house, stable, coach house ; 495 Acres, Coldstream, Hinds j 511 acres tussocks, balance in grass 2100 Acres, Alford Forest, good sheep 545 Acres near Pendarves, subdivided, country . well watered, house, grain store, and 500 Acres, Lyndhurst, thoroughly im all necessary outbuildings . proved .  , 45 Acres, Tinwald 520 Acres, Seaview, first-class agricultural 512 Acres, Kuapuna, subdivided, well land with every improvement watered, with house, stable, black- 1100 Acres, Kyle, chiefly m grass, smith's shop thoroughly improved , 290 Acres, Winchmore, subdivided, house 169 Acres, Lismore Leasehold j house,, of six rooms stable, chaff and trap house I). THOMAS', Ashburton . .



The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest money makers for the poor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Diieks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready salt, and each one means a profit with hardly any work. Seed for our catalogue W« ! sell on cash or time payments, and cangir* yoa. real assistance when you need it. Th« advice and help of our. expert always ftt your service. We keep the best of every i thing for the poultry yard.—Adrt. ' ' BILL MARTIN SPEAKS.



To Ideal Tyra Company, Christclmrch,— Dear Sirs,— I have much pleasure in -writing you to say how heartily I appreciatethe Idea' tyres which, were fitted tq niy machine and i upon which. I put up my seventeen New Zealand records, and won the several cham 'monship prizes. I am very pleased with them—WILLIAM MARTIN. Smoke New Yeaus