THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1904

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for! thej Proprietor, Eqbset Bexjl,' at Ilia Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashhur ton. WEDNESDAY, November 20, 1903,



BUSINESS NOTICES. Notice to Farmers. ! My Motto—l Pick the best and most up-to date Machinery in the Market. j OU WILL FIND THE Latest Osborns Harvester and Binder, (Light Draught) Strongly and simply constructed, easy running, and what i 8 best —WILL LAST. Once used, always used Reapers and Mowers, all size?; will cut any thing, bar gate posts and gorsp fences. Hay Rakes, very strong; yet can be •worked by a child. Our COLUMBIA DISC HARROW is admitted by everyone that has used them as being the easie3t manipulated, strongest, and most durable in the Market. ALL FARM IMPLEMENTS EQUALLY GOOD. dill and inspeotfor yourselves at the Tancred St. Implement Depot Show Rooms Price and Terms on application Twines, Oils, Duplicates kept in stock. W. STONYER. Don't Forget rrOCallafc ABGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. »'■ WESTPOItT, ") NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and ( on hand. ! MOUNT SOMERS ) Westport and Nowcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. H. McSHERRY, T>ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. Massey-Harris Bicycles TO THE FRONT AGAIN. AT the Invercargill Sports, held on November 10th, they secured 1, 2, 3 in every event on the programme. This if? the greatest record in the Austra lasian Colonies, and was never known before. f Call and inspect our latest Models, which are built for 3treagth and speed. Bicycle Depot—EAST STREET. Agent J. GORDON. To the Electors of Ash burton. Another Man in the field. J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, of Tancred Street, TT AS decided to stand on the Libenl platform, and would solicit your support and patronage in all branches of the Painting: and Decorating Trade. Pictures Framed, Sign-writing a specialty. Call and see the latest in PAPERS. . — , FOR I WATCHES, CLOCKS;, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO O. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with.



Value of Dshating Societies. Mr G. H. Reid, M.P., addressing the mom bers of a church behating society in on« of the suburbs of Sydney recently, made an amusing speech, in the course of which he said :—



To get real excellence in the art of speak ing was highly difficult, but that need not deter anyone. Most people could learn to speak by sheer hard practice. It was wrong to supposu that the fiuished article they saw on the platform was born as such. At the age of fourteea ho joined a debating club, and yot very badly trampled on dur ing the first six months. Ife often thought he owed his success to that first six months of buffeting, for he seemed there to have fought his hardest battles in life. Although perhaps he was as naughty a boy as could be, being as he was the son of a clergyman, he would say ho got his inspiration from his father's serufous, aud so had ti grand start in life. The brightest of intellects could easily bo clouded by muddy associates, whereas average intellects got bright developments from good early influences. But speaking t" young men of young men, he would say there was the man of physical and the man of uir>nlal, and the one could not get on without the other. If there ideas were right it was the mental part of man that would be with him longest. 'He was not one if those who wished to see young students so give themselves up to intellectual effort that they could not appreciate tho enjoyment of indoor and outdoor spor*. If a boy was all mental he was not all right. However, he need not talk about tint, because all the time he had been in Australia ho hnd never met a boy like that. The Australian boy would al ways see that he had a sound body to keep a sound body to k.ep a sound mind in. He was a great believer in football and cricket, and those who did not be ieve in anything of the sort were, of course, mera geniuses, and mere geniuses often meant mere mad ness. So he wanted to impress on the young men of Australia that since they were sure of looking after their bodies, after al 1 there was a more precious range of possibilities than even excellence in the cricket field or on the watfr. One of the



few agencies at work in Australia to remind men that there was such a thing f.s mentul culture and intellectual training was tho debating society. Taking the mass of young men, who did not and could not go to the university, ha ventured to think that in the real battle of lifo the debating club could play a more important part in the development; of tho mind of the young men of Australia than the university could. His reason tor saying that was that so few could get to the university— he would not dream of dis paraging that great agency. His father could not afford to send him to a university, and so he and his four brothers had to go to work at the age of fourteen. All the schooling he ever had did him no good. [le never got a prize oxcept one, and as they did not know what ho had dono to de serve that they gave it for general pro ficiency. Ife could not parse a sentence. The grammars of his days were so written that no one who was not grown up could understand them. Young as he was he saw those books were not constructed on a proper design, so he was not going to worry his young brain nbout them. He went to a merchant's office, where he had to work or else get the " sack." He learnt more in three years than he would have learned in a century at school. Later he had the good fortune to have an excellent tutor in the Rev. 11. Quaife. Next he went into the Civil Service, and they all knew howexhausting the work inthepublicofficers was. But he stuck to his tutor, and came through, and as he had got through what he had no one in thnt room need do-



spair. . . • When a young man went to a debating cub he must not take it that he was the finished article. He must hftvo a definite object, and pursue it sedulously. It was only by labour that a mau got any thing he ever valued or enjoyed. Study tho mastery of one's subjects were essen tials else you had empty speaking only, and became a general nuisance. But tho mere nairation of solid knowledge dragged heavily. The speaker must relieve his fuct3 with iinmagiuation, though he must not let immaginatioti run away with him. imagina tion was a grand thing to have, and R3 years went on the owner of it would de velop it moro and more. One of tho fir3t essentials for the young debater was pluck, even more pluck than was wanted on the battlefield, for that he'd you to your work, whether you would stay or go, while yon could aneak out of tho debating dub room if your spirit failed you. If tho young man had not pluck ho should " turn it up, and <r 0 play jing-pong, for no pluck was needed there/only the eye of a ferret. Make a speech; learn three Hues off well; be a bit of a humbug just at fir^t, and give your three lines extempore. The first thing ne co=sary in acquiring the art of speaking was to know you had made a speech. Some people saiji he could take up au interjection and not be disturb! by it, and so they said •• Is not Reid a smart fellow ?' Why Heid was a smart fellow . was that he had had fifteen years of it. It was no "gift of th a gab"; it was many years of hard study. It was sometimes thrown at public men that they talked too much. But the public did not see that a public man with a dis tinctive goal ahead could not possibly, by reason of changing circumstances, strike a bee line for it. Such a, man was going straight on, but owing te the conditions of the voyago they sometimes seemed to be pointing the other way. He would advise the young debater to divide his speech un der, say, five heads—five watertight com partments—and then there was a big chance of saving at least one of them.



SPECIAL PURCHASE OF Men's, Youths' and Boys C&OTHING, At Big Discount. —:O:— npHESE we are now offering at from 10 to 20 per cent, under Regular Prices. Together with a fine Assortment of Hats, Ties, Shirts, etc. ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO.. Drapers, Clothiers, Milliners, and Dressmakers, Arcade House. MUSIC Singing, Piano, & Harmony M£ J. GILLIES - Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Latnperti Method). Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort d-Main, Germany. j Pupils prepared for Examinations in the i various Musical Colleges. , j Term dates from the first lesson. 10152 SUPPORT Local Industry. — We have ' opened up Ashburton Woollen Mills Hosiery and Blankets, which compare very j favourably with other makes for quality and prioe.—Gbant and Mooke. WANTED Known that we are making Tanks from 25s upwards, and 6ft fcjiths from 255.—-Hardley Bros. Smoke New Venus



BLUE BLOOD



It is customary to speak of « Bluo Blood' in connection with one's birth and breeding but that is not the aspect of the matter that we wish to deal with. Good rich blood is necessary <o good health—that is self-evident, and it is not too much to ask people to consider this vital subject. If you are troubled with boils, pimple?, black heads, find blotches your blood is impure — that is to say, some poisons have got into thfi blood and ar« being forced out of the system through the pores of the skin, which is not right. Impey's May Apple the ideal family medicine—gives nature a helping hand and speodily sets right any temporary derangement of the stomach, liver, or kidneys. Try it now. Sold by all chemists and stores at 2s, 6d per bottle, or post free from Sharland a*nd 00. (Ltd.), Wellington.



Thk Ideal Vulcanised Tyre holds practic ally every New Zealand record, is guaran teed for 12 months and can be supplied and fitted to your Cycle without any additional cost. The Leader Tyro is our second grade line, manufactured by Ideah, Tyre Cot, Christchurch and Melbourne, and are guaranteed for 6 months, and is an .ab solutely good and reliable Tyre.—(Advt.)



STANDISH AND PREECE, Photographer*) under the Royal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Walea. Studio Hi°h Street, Christchurch.



The Peerle3s Incubators are the Greatest moneymakers for the poor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and each cno means a profit with hardly any work. Send for our catalogue . We sell on cash or time payments, and can give yon real assistance when you need it. The advice and help of our expert always at your service. We keep the best of every thing for the poultry yard.—Advt.



FOR SALE. WILLS STKEET, WEST, I HATE received instructions from Mr William Sparrow to sell his two sec tions No. 582 and 583, situated in Wills , Street, West. ' Ihe sections are well fenced and are admirably situated, facing the Domain and ; within a minute's walk of tho Railway- Station. Terms can be arrauged to suit pur chasers. f FEEEIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. TeTaNGE'S Eldredgo B. Sewing Machine ,£6 6s. '



s Sal It's an easy 30b for the baiLei to part the hair on a head like this. It's just as easy to prevent baldness if you only do the right thing. Baldness is almost always a sure sign of neglect; it is the story of neg lected dandruff. Dandruff is untidy, unnecessary, and unhealthy. cures dandruff and prevents baldness. You save your liair and you are spared the annoyance of untidy clothing. It also stops falling of the hair, and makes the hair grow thick and long. Do not be deceived by cheap imita tions which will only disappoint you. Make sure that you get the genuine Ayer's Hair Vigor, Preparedbv Dr J C Ayerft Co.. Lowell Mass.,U.S.A. X



j BUSINESS NOTICES. : Special Prices : FOR 1 MONTH WANTED Ladies to see Fast Prints 3fd, Delaines sfd, lovely Blouse Pieces from Is 3d, Pinafore Muslins 6fd, wide Nainsook Gad. W, H. PEAKCE, Cash Draper. -^Tf TANTED all mothers to see Girls Leg- V V horn Flop Hats Is 6d, 2s 6d, 2s lid, ladies Sailor Hats," (samples); special lot Corsets 2s lid a pair. W. H. PEAROE, Cash Draper. WE WANT EOOM FOE XMAS GOODS WANTED all working men to see Dungaree Jackets, Is lid each. Special prices for all Dungaree Goods this season at W. H. Pearce's, Cash Draper. WHAT a pretty Brooch! Yes, I got it at Pearce's for a shilling. They have such a lot of different kinds to select from. I mean W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper and Clothier MITCHELL, PHOTO&RAPHER, Burnett St TTNVITES the residents of Ashburton and JL the surrounding districts to inspect the new Photographs on exhibition at his Studio, Burnett Street, on and after FRIDAY. 31st inst. To meet the increasing demand for a well-finished Enlargement at a moderate price I have decided to supply for a £short period 1 dozen Hiplilv Finished Cabinet Photos & One Matoline Enlarge ment for 15s. Note.—Specimens will be exhibited in Vestibule. Best work guaranteed. 10 285 WANTED, QEVERAL LADIES about to purchase Summer Sliocs to have a look at our WINDOW DISPLAY of this season's Foot-wear. OUR LEADING LINES at 8s lid and 11s 6d h:ive the snap and style which always appeals to the feminine taste. I). STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, Burnett Street. Note—Discount Coupons for Cash. MILS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &o. "O EGISTERED 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.



COALS! COALS COALS j MOUNT~SOMERS ' NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. ; nnHIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every 1 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 I To be had of all Coal Merchants. p r i ce —i7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. JOHN OLSEN, Melrose Dairy, Hampstead, WISHES to notify to the inhabitants of Ashburton that he has erected a substantial dairy in brick, with all the latest appliances, for the clarification, pasteurizeing, and cooling of milk. Just the kind of milk for the weakest of invalids and most delicate children, and a milk that everybody ought to use. Unpasteurised milk supplied from Novem ber Ist and until machinery fitted up. Families waited on, Wanted regular supplies of milk delivered at Melrose Dairy. 10 244 TO LET OR FOR SALE. A COMMODIOUS Dwelling House of 15 rooms, surrounded by garden, etc., conveniently Bituated in Tancred Street— one of the principal streets. If sold, very easy terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application. t. bullock. to let Tor for sale. COTTAGE and half-an-acre situated in Princes Street, Netherby. T. BULLOCK. «



BUSINESS NOTICES_____ W OGiTsEASON, 1902-3 | ~V^ F' sh»11 be represented at the Chrisfcohurcbjiand Timaru Auction Sales, and.have made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, andj sent on to either Christchuroh or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. Clienta who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows — If intended for sak at Christchuroh:—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for Sale at Timaru:—Mill and Company's Siding, Timaru. If intended for sale at Ashburtoa :— Friedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Requisites, supplied:at Lowest Rates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows :— Christchurch. Timaru. December 11th, 1902. December 3rd. 1902. January 16th, 1903. January 13th, 1903. February 19th, 1903. February 25th 1903. FRIEDLANDEH BROS., LTD.



Laces. silk blouses, | REAL LACE GOODS. £J]iOJCC Sprill**" WASIIING BLOUSES LACE COLLARETTES WHITE APRONS, LACE TIES, NOVELTIES HOLLAND APRONS, RUFFLES. UNDERSKIRTS. j ft ow i Showing in New and Unto-Date Drapery, at MITCHELL & i -• - - ■ ii i I SUNSHADES TURNER'S DUST COATS, 1 UMBRELLAS, JACKETS, hosiery, Burnett Street, mantles gloves, Warehouse. ribbons TRIMMINGS, MILLINERY FUENITUEE SALE. TN CONSEQUENCE OF OUR RECENT LOSS BY FIRE W E WANT MONE V, so have determined to sell the whole of our large stocks of Household Furnishings at great reductions, (Regardless of Cost.)



A nurai er of slightly damaged articles at your own price. ■ii ■ii ■«■«■«■ Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom Sets, Jugs, Vases, Orna p . ments, Etc., (almost given away.) 3>HQ- Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Eugs, Mats, Bedsteads, Bed ding, Chairs, Drawing Koom and Dining Room Suites, GrlaS SWare. Couches, etc., all reduced. ——— x , (In fact, no reasonable offer will be refused.) A lot of Bamboo] Poles and Blind Boilers at Half Price. | . x __ i T. H. UNDRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Etc. Tancred Street. Old premises next Building Society Office, and afc new HaU, next Claridge's Stables. \ . I WOOL. WOOL-. WOOL, I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, either in Ashburton Christchurch, Timaru, or for Shipment. ! This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have beenjfixed as under, viz j— CHRISTCHURCH— TIMABU— j ! DECEMBER 11th, 1902. DECEMBER 3rd, 1902 ; JANUARY 16th, 1903. ; JANUARY 13th, 1903 I FEBRUARY 19th, 1903. \ FEBRUARY 25th, 1903 I shall be represented both at Christchurch and Timaru. WOOL FOR CHRISTCHUSCH to be consigned—MATSON AND CO., Addington, account D. Jkohas. WOOL FOR TIMARU to be cousigned—N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Company's Siding, Timaru, account D. Thomas. Wool Packs, and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Market Rates. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. i PU R~O~K~E"D S,. : I HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plpnt south of the Line, and I now ask Farmers to inspect the same afc work, I am prepared to Clean for Farmers any description of SEEDS OK GRAIN, And will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply BEST RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BEST CLOVERS, (dreseed by own mncbines), the purity of which »«£& be seen to be appreciated. AIso—HURST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil/etc D. THO M AS, ASHBURTON,



BUSINESS NOTICES. H. A. FLOWER, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, EAST STREET. A CHOICE Assortment of G.8.D., Loewe, and other makes of Pipes in j stock. Cigarette Holders, Pouches, Pocket j Knives, Hair Brushes and Combs, in endless ' varieties. Slazenger's Tennis Balls and Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15 for 6d. Hairdressiog, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWER, (late F Clark's; Tobacconist. MORIARTY BROS., Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, etc., TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. GOLD MEDAL.



The McCormick Reaper & Binder (LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) TITAS again awarded the Gold Medal at the Christchurch 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 If you wish "to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, US3 ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere. "TXTE have the pleasure to notify our Clients that we are now in the position to supply them with these celebrated Fertilisers at—



£4 12s 6d per ton on Trucks at Islington and Smithfield. Results Prove that they are the Best & Cheapest to use. QUALITY AND ANALYSIS EEMAIN AS BEFORE.— . Islington Clients have won the Highest Honours at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations for Eoots and Grain exhibited at- their Shows, tind in the Paddock Competitions. NICOLL BROS. DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBURTGN. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), XT|TH OLE SALE and retail Tinware f V Manufacturer, Etc • Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhaager, Locksmith, Gunsmith, j and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball BeariDg Windmill. Only this season's Tweeds sold. TAIIiOBS. %S? TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street.



Removal Cheap Boot Sale. TH O M AS" YO UNG WISHES to remind his numerous friends and the public that he has removed to the shop lately occupied by Mr Nokes, in East Street, next to the Bank of New Zealand, where he will continue his Boot Sale until the 10th of November. Two shillings in the Pound off all sales for cash. Why do you go about in pain when you can get your Boots made at T. Young to fit your feet. Repairing done with despatch. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop, East Street, Ashburton. CHARLES BEECH, TANCREP STREET, ASHBURTON. TV/TV TEA ROOM is centrally situated XtjL 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 STRANGE'S Sample Rooms in Burnett street.



BUSINESS NOTICES The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter- ( bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton; EVERY description of Merchandise and Farmers' Eequisites at lowest rates. ' Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. We have just received new season's supply of WOOLPACKS (in all sizes), SEAMING TWINES, MANUEES, TUENIP AND EAPE 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 New and Second-hand Furniture and Clothing. HAVING in stock a large assortment of new and second-hand Furniture of every description, Crockeryware 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. TEIANGLE, Ashburton. 10289 TO Those about to marry, and to those already married. Study economy by purchasing your furniture at W. & M. Baker's Warehouse, Havelock Street. Just received, a consignment of Wicker Chairs in latest shapes and designs; also Bamboo Tables. In stock all kinds of bed steads and bedding ; Suits of drawing and dining-room furniture made to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials



BAKER BROS. Complete JTnrnisbliigf.; UNDERTAKERS. WHY not try MkmiOr's Zealandia Boot Store for Boots and Shoes. Great value at Mellor's. IT is a well-known fact that Jas Mellor can give much better value in Boots and Shoes than any other Shop in Ashburton. SHEEP Shears! Sheep Shears! T.U.S and 8.8.A., 3s 6d; Turkey and Wash ita Stones at prices that cannot be beaten. —Hard let Bros. SUMMER .Necessities.—Now that warm weather is at hand, we have provided on more than usually lavish scale, for the comfort and pJeasure of our customers* — Mitchell & Thener The Drapers. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin FOR Holiday Season—Good range of Gladstone Bags, Portmanteaus, and Brief Bags at Grant and Moore's. IF yo\x want real good Boots then try Mellor's, the ch»««est Shop in Ash burton. . - PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patfcy pans or nothing, WANTED KNOWN.—That J, Moison will give a good discount for one month, being over-stocked, and to make room for summer Boots and Shoes, which are arriving shortly of all the best English, American, and Colonial makes. As usual, J. M. does the best repairs, and at once; uses nothing but the very best sold leather. Next Courthouse, Ashburton.



WANTED KNOWN — Farmers' Good Shooter Boots only 10s Cd. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. JUST fancy Mellor is Selling his Boots and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. WANTED Known—Better value than ever in Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. j JUST landed ex " Delphic " and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at Jess than Christchurch prices.— Carson and Co WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots and Shoes at Jas. Mellor's, Tancred Street. ! WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great! novelty • \ HENEY GARNEE, late Woollen Mills, : gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. | Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a trial. L 8 FOR tip top value in Boots try Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. j From all Grocers. EOE Summer Wear—Gent's fancy can vas Boots and Shoes, very attractive, 7s per pair. Call and inspect.—Grant and Moose. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great? est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers, 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.—Habdley Bbos. 10 102 WANTED Known — Special Value in ! Boots and Shoes at Mellor's,. | Zealandia Boot Store. # j TO SPRING CLEANERS.-Our;/,Oi^' cloths and Linoleums are prettier and better value than ever, and as for Curtails, Cretonnes, and Muslins, you should/|ust see them.—Mitchell and Turner/-The Drapers.



k NOTHER shipment of Japanese China jSI Cups and Saucers to hand. We are clearing them as before at 6s per dozen. Call early at Carson and Cos. EOR Men's Wear - Summer is coming. Full range of Jackets, Pants, and Overalls in Denims, at special quotations— Gbant and Moqre. CASH forSHns, Hides, etc., at Henbt Garner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. TAILORING. — Strange?s are unsur passed for fit and style at moderate prices. Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICES. WOOL. WOOL. Christchurch Sale Dates. FIEST SALE — THUESDAY, November 20th. SECOND SALE — THUESDAY, Deoem berllth THIED SALE-FEIDAY, January 16th, •903 FOUR I'll SALE—THURSDAY, February 19th, 1003 H. MATSON & CO. their services to the Wool* i 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 Fleeces, etc., consign to "MATSON'S, Christchureh." To Sheep Growers & Owners. We should be glad if those who have Sheep to Sell, or wish to buy, wouldforward particulars to us, and > prices requiwk! " Subject to sales," or make your wanta 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 STEEET Christchurch To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S CANTERBURY I Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) DIRECTORY, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL : APRIL 1908 t (SECOND YEAE 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, 12b 6d. Stone Son & Co. PEINTEES & PUBLISHERS, Dunedin and Wellington. 10 293 MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. THHE BEST IN THE MARKET. 1 Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES.



Agents for Ashburton—Mkssbs Shbak man Bros. Permanent Building and Invest ment Society. lOANS GRANTED FROM i -525 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— 9JO a.m. till 4 p.m; and 7 till 9 p.m. ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager. ST. GEOBU fc JAMS. Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. , Procurable from all Grocers ;and Store keepers throughout the colony, Nearly three score years and ten, and a sufferer for along period from Rheumatism and Piles, but finds a cure at last in Plantfkoa. Taiti, Lower Hutfe, Feb. 3,1902 Dear Sir,— p . T HAVE been a great sufferer for many JL years from Rheumatism and Piles. I have been treated by doctors, and have also used countless medicines, without srioceM. I can-say that through using PLANTEKOA and PI4NTEKOA OINTMENT, I nave at last found a cure, and this is really wonder f uljTconsidering my age. /. -With reference to the Ointment I have ysed it for all kinds of skin troubles, burns, .scalds, cracked hands, etc., with the best of results, and I can honestly recommend any one to use these articles, for in my years of experience I have never seen their equ^l.— I am, yours etc., M..A. Sabx. Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper fqr it. JACKSOiY, Agent, Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. Lr T ~XT 13 THE i I_J X BEST ".ff. 1-STARCH USE NO OTEBH Procurable from all Grocers and Stoye* keepeis throughout the colony.