INTERPROVINCIAL.

Per Press Association —F.y Electric Telegraph Auckland, August 13 H.M.S. Sparrow arrived from Wellington to-day. She left Wellington on Tuesday week* last, with instructions to make a search for the missing steamer Quiraing. The search was unsuccessful.

The Consul for France in New Zealand left by the Ovalau for Tahiti. He is going to visit on official duty, the Pacific Islands, over which his consular jurisdiction has been extended lately. His tour will in clude Raratonga, Tahiti, Samoa, and Tonga. The journey will be made partly on board the Freuch warship Durance, and pected to last slightly over a month.

Sad Result of a Burn.

United Press Association By Electric Telegraph.

Reefton, August 13

A little boy, about four years old, named Ross, died yesterday, the immediate cause of death being severe burns sustained on Sunday morning, through his night dress catching fire. Although every care was bestowed upon him by doctors, f lie poor little victim succumbed to his injuries. The ease is rendered still more pathetic by the fact that the child had been an invalid for a long time previously, and was only just regaining his strength.'

PARLIAMENT.

United Press Association —By Electric

Telegraph

Legislative Council

Wellington, Aug 13 The Council met at 2.30 p.m. On the motion of the Hon. W. C. Walker, it was decided to forward a congratulatory message to the King and Queen upon their coronation.

In Committee on the Fisheries Conserva tion Act Amendment Bill, the Hon. J. Bigg moved to add the following new clause—" The holder of a license shall be entitled during such period as may be prescribed at any time during daylight, to enter any private or other land, but not nearer than two hundred yards from any dwelling house, for the purposes of fishiug for fish, and shall be liable only for any actual damage which may be occasioned by such entry." The Hon. H. Feldwick saw no reason why fishing in streams should be monopolised, and contended that the public ought to have the right of access to streams for fish ing. The Hon. W. C. Walker thought the motion meant to extinguish the rights of private owners of land. If that were done, it might cost the country £100,000, as the rights of private owners could not be assumed without compensation. Most streams in the coloily were already open to honest anglers, and the objection raised was more sentimental than real.

The Hon. F. Arkwright considered the right to fish should be free to all. The motion to add the new clause was agreed to by 16 to 9. The Hon. J. M. Twomey moved to add to the clause a proviso that no license shall entitle the holder to take fish from any but a permanent stream, lake, /or water conrse. At this stage, progress was reported to enable the Crown law officers to be con sulted on the effect of the amendment.

The Hon. W. C. Walker, in reply to the Hon. F. Arkwright, said that the Medical Officers' report showed the illness of the troops on the Britannic was due to measles, which was sporadic, and, was more or less always present in the colony. Quarantining a vessel was a serious matter, and was not not thought necessary in this case. The Health Department had done all it could to mitigate the evil. The Council rose at 4 p.m.

House of Representatives.

Wellington, August 13. The House met at 2.1.0., Mr Guinness in the chair. Sir Joseph Ward read the following cable from Mr Seddon.—" I have received the Coronation medal at the hands of His Majesty the King to-day, and presented the address from the colony, the Westland casket, Maori house, and the Maori ad dress. All were graciously accepted by His Majesty, who expressed his pleasure personally. Their unique and interesting character would always remind him ot' his loyal subjects in New Zealand." Mr A. L. D. Fraser was granted one week's leave of absence on account of ill-

ness. The Balclutha Reserves and Impowering Bill (Mr J. W. Thomson), was rend a first time. Mr G. J. Smith asked the Government whether anything had been done towards the fulfilment or cancellation of the con* tract with the Blue Star liino for a direct steam service to South Africa. Sir Joseph Ward replied that about a week or ten days ago the Government served a notice through the Agent-General for the termination of the contract, in con sequence of having received information to the effect that up to that date the agree ment had not been signed. The Govern ment was now only waiting to hear offici ally that the notice in question had been served, and when that information was received he would take other steps to secure a service to South Africa. In reply to questions, Ministers stated that it had not yet been decided whether a Bill amending the Workers' Compensation for Accidents Act would be brought down this session; that when the State coal mine was in full working order it would bave the effect of preventing the scarcity of aoal that existed in the principal cities of the colony; that a Bill would be intro duced this &-.G.sion to admit boroughs with a population of less than two thousand raising loans from the Government for the purpose of making roads; £hat the Government hoped to bring down a Bill this session dealing with some of the re- I commendations />f the recent Municipal 1 Conference; that it was the intention of the Government to arrange for the training of veterinary surgeons within the aolony. The House rose at 5.80. The House resumed at 7.30. Mr Tanner moved the second reading of the Road Boards Act 18S2 Amendment Bill. He explained that under the present law there was a limit on the rating powers of road boards of three farthings in the £, and it was keenly felt in some districts that the work of these bodies wns unnecessarily restricted ou account of that limit. This Bill proposed that in the case of road 1 districts adjoining boroughs, there ehould be power fco lery a rate not exceeding one farthing in the £ for more effectively to carry out the work of sanitation, and that the money so raised should be used for another purpose. After a brief debate the second reading was agreed to on the voices. Mr ttogg moved the second reading of the Distrfcfc Courts Bill to extend the criminal jnris.d-Sfc.on of district Courts. He explained that the 6__fiS.t .of the Bill would be to relieve the Supreme Courts of a large amount of business, and a great deal of expense would be saved. Mr Wilford, in opposing the Bill con tended that it would alter the whole juris dictioe tf. the Supreme Court, and would have a very wide and far-reaching effect. It would, in fact, do fry/ty with our Grand Jury system, and it was to fos regretted that a Bill of such an important character should be dealt with by a thin House. Jtfr Laurenson looked upon the Bill as a I ptßfct^&py one, and it went in the direction ofsimplyfytetha law, which was a very desirable thing, &9 was opposed to the Grand Jury system, ' The second reading was carried by 24 to

12, The Statutes Compilation Bill (Hon. W. &. .Steward) passed through Committee without amenainent. The Rings and CojßbhW-B Suppression Bill, (Mr Hornsby), was eon»W. lfed at Mr E.'m. Smith thoroughly condemned tfo& BUI, and moved a hostile amendment

that the Chairman leave the chair. Mr Hornsby said if the House would pass the first five clauses of the Bill, with amendments, lie would be prepared to 1 abandon the remaining clauses. The clauses he asked the House to accept pro-, vided a penalty for joining or being in terested in any ring, and penalty for es tablishing a ring, and also provided that ' the person in charge of licensed premises should not be limited in any way in any open markets. Mr G. J. Smith expressed regret that the Government had not carried out its promise to bring a Bill dealing with this matter. Mr Hornsby referred to the necessity for some legislation such as thi3. He would have accomplished something if he roused the country and the House to a sense of the danger threatening, and spurred the Government into doing something. Sir Joseph Ward said he did not favour Mr E. M. Smith's motion, as the member in charge of the Bill should have an oppor tunity of explaining the different clauses The question at issue, however, was a very difficult one, and the Bill, as it now stood, would be disastrous to many interests which it did not really desire to touch. He agreed that some legislation was necessary to prevent the price of food been ab normally raised, but at the same time it was necessary fco see that our own people were not unfairly put out of competition with outsiders. He had been at work practically since the be ginning of the session trying to introduce a simple and effective measure in regard to food trusts. He pointed out the difficul ties in the way, and the need for great care in seeing that the general trade of the country and innocent people were not made to suffer. He suggested that Mr Hornsby should be satisfied with the progress made in Committee, and then await the intro duction of the Government measure. Iv the course of a very long discussion which ensued, Mr Massey said the way to burst up rings and combines was to do away with protective duties. Mr Collins said the Bill practically re enacted the old conspiracy law, and would wipe out every trade organisation in the colony, ' Air Hornsby condemned the actions of certain North"lsland meat companies in the matter of prices paid for sheep, and said it was his desire to assist the sheep farmers that prompted him to bring forward this Bill. He had nothing personally to gain by a rise in the price of sheep. His only wish was to see the producers paid a fair value for their produce, and he would con tinue to bring the matter forward until redress was obtained. He also condemned the system of " tied" houses, than which he said there was no more crying evil in the aolony. Mr Gilfedder considered Mr Hornsby's good work would later on bear fruit. Eventually, on tho motion of Mr Hornsby progress was reported on the Bill, with leave to sit again.

STATUTES COMPILATION BILL. The Statutes Compilation Bill was put through its final stages. The House rose at 11.20 p.m.

PROFIT-SHARING.

A SUCCESSFUL EXPERIMENT.

Two interesting presentations took place at the works of Messrs Clark, Nicholls, & Coombs, Ltd., Hackney Wick on June 25th. The employees resolved to show their ap preciation of the generous way in which they were treated by the Managing Direct ors, more especially in connection with the Company's profit-sharing scheme, by which £55,000 has been added to the wages dur iug the twelve years in which the scheme has been iv operation. That subscriptions might be entirely voluntary, no subscription list was used, but annoymous contributions were placed in a general collecting box, and the sum so collected proving a substantial amount it was decided to make a testimonial in silver plate. The presentation to Mi- George Mathieson consisted of a set of sterling silver spoons and forks in a polished oak case, with a suitable inscription. Mr Alexander Horn was presented with a sterl ing silver tea and coffee service with a similar inscription.

In making the presentation on behalf of the employees generally, Mr George Simp son said they were very pleased to have the opportunity of making this presentation, as a. record of the sentiment prevailing betwoen the Directors and employees of Clarnico's after twelve years" experience of mutual co-operation. Mr George Mathieson, in thanking the donors, said—Profit-sharing, we must never forget, was introduced here at a very happy time. The original private firm had the pioneer work to do in establishing the business, and in so doing had their ups and downs. It was not a uniformly unbroken success with them. The Company came into their inheritance, and as you know prosperity, greater or lesser, has since fol lowed us, After all, this prosperity is col lectively in our own hands. When I say '•'our" I mean yours, and also the sharehol ders and Directors. If we work unitedly, strenuously, diligently, thoughtfully, and carefully, we shall, I have no doubt, work successfully.

HISTOET OF THE BUSINESS. The business was founded in 1872, and became a Limited Liability Company in 1887. In 1898 the shareholders sanctioned a scheme of profit-sharing with their work people, After paying the ordinary share holders 6 per cent, on their capital, the surplus profits are divided in equal pro portions between the workpeople and the shareholders, For 1890 the amount of

bonus paid to labour was £1,400 O O 1891 1,400 0 0 1892 ... 1,550 0 O 1893 1,700 0 0 1894 L7OO 0 0 1895 2,762 10 0 189fi ... ... ... 2,762 10 0 1897 ... 9,500 0 0 1898 5,750 0 0 1899 7,000 0 0 1900 9,500 0 0 1901 9,500 0 0

Total for twelve years ... .£54,525 0 0 All who have worked one year participate in the bonus.

IN CASE OF SICKNESS,

employees are paid tworthirds of their wages for six weeks. In case of death their re* preventatives receive £5. Young women who have been five years in the Company's service receive £5 each on their marriage, Last year there were 39 recipients of this amount, and the previous year 30. A superannuation fund, which will be avail able in 1915 for those who have served the Company for 25 years, is being accumulated, and now stands at nearly .811,000. To none of thei-e funds do the workers subscribe anything.' During the busy season over gOOO workers (mostly female) are employed. Lasfc year £00,750 was paid in weekly wages, or including the bonus, £70,250. The freehold and leasehold premises at Hackney Wick cover nearly 10 acres, of which about 6 acres are freehold.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, AUGUST Hj t^_

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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 will carefully untruck and classify each lot, and if the price bid at Auction is not sufficient on a basis of the c.i.f. Prices current for Frozen Meat, they will have the Sheep sent to either Isling ton or Belfast, and on receipt of Weights will sell forward or ship as Clients may desire. Prompt Payments. Consign MATSON'S, Addington. To Those Who Have Landed Property to Sell. Send Particulars' of your Properties to H. MATSON AND CO. The Firm 1b 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 Pioperties south of Eangi tata. They are always willing to receive particulars through any local Agent, and to work in con-junction with them, which must be to the benefit of the owner. They ad vertise all Properties in their Quarterly Review, which is circulated throughout the world. They advertise likely Properties in their regular column, free of cost to Owners, and other charges are op the lowest scale. If you have a place fo,r sale, avail yourself of their services. It co?ts 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. VI *' ANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's V'V Bicycle, good as new, very little used; must be sold. For particulars apply Tfy. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. " ■"* ■' Wanted Known, that Evans's MOUN TAIN KING ASTHMA POWDEK is the only certain remedy for Asthmatical Troubles,



The Peerless 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 one means a profit with hardly any work. Seed for our catalogue. We sell on cash or time payments, and can give yoa X/fvl assistance when you need it. The advice and help of our expert always at your service. We keep the bept of every, thin for the poultry yard.—Advt.



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BUSINESS NOTICES. SALI'>- ARE ALL TFTR KAGE. Special Reductions -—:o: —— Special Reductions NICHOLAS & PICKFORD INVITE COMPARISON OF VALUES. | Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, ls6d, 2s 6d 3s, 3s 6d, 4s, 4s 6d, ss, 5s 6d. Childrens' from 8d per pair, ' ,__._. School Boots from 5s per pair. Ladies^ Walking Shoes from 5s 6d to 18s 6d per 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 specialty. Our Motto is—" Small Profits and Quick Returns." NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. Furniture Buyers, Read this ! STRANGE, BUT TRUE. (A EECORD.) ~ TO ALL THOSE WHO PURCHASE Tml WOETH 0R UPWARDS OF FURNITURE During our GREAT SALE m\ 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 COUNTRY 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 fcwill pay you, and oblige, Yours very truly, JL JdL U..^ i3R l fjjL. c& CO*j Complete House Furnishers, Ashburton. S Pure TEAS of FINEST Quality!! I I'-wS-jk-Sk Brand J» Vsr 1 1 These Teas are blends oi absolutely the I 1 FINEST TEAS PROCURABLE. I | ' #W^ Brand 1 I\J 1 1 Each Brand is ot a different character and 1 I flavour but of FINEST Quality. 1 I \J? Brand. Pure Oeylon I V_l | I Ask your Grocer for these well-known I Brands oi Teas and ... 1 ACCEPT NO OTHER, I



LONDON BUTCHEKY TANCRED STREET. HAVING taken over the Business of the late Sam. E. Burnard, as from list July, instant, I beg to inform all my Friends, and Customers of the late Pro- I prietor, that I will carry on the Butchery i Business in »above Premises, and trust the support extended to me in the past will be continued. Quality and punctuality guaranteed. Families waited on Daily. W. H. ROBINSON. ■ 729 HAVE YOU SEEN THOSS NICE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHS STOCK 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 PLAOE THAT BLUE BOOT STORE. Wonderful how it's becoming a household word throughout the county of late. Note Address — D. STOCK'S BLUE BOQ5" STORE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. The name is synonymous with all that is bright, best, and up-to-date in footwear. Nothing but the best English leather used for repairs. b~T\ GEO XU X JAMS, "Pottecl «_*_. Preserved Ments ARR DELICIOUS. TJ-Y THEM Procurable from all Grocers Storekeeper j throughout tha Colony I Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICES. NOTICE. A NY person or persons found trespassing on the Riversdale Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. 5 307 W. S. STRANGE. TDARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnet. Street. Money to lend on freehold security. ' J. SEALY & CO. NEW SEEDS, NEW SEEDS, "VITE beg to intimate to ou numerous patrons, that our stock of new season' 3 seeds has arrived, in fine order, from the i 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 stiU to be found at Sealv's Corner. East Street. J. SEALY & CO. 7 131 'LITE'S T PEARCE'S Sale of Drapery. Wonderful success. Shop crowded Saturday Everybody smiling and satisfied. The reductions are genuine. "VTOW is the time to get a cheap pair of _J3I Blankets. Just arrivedsample'pairs Curtains from 2s lid.—Pearce'B 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. T>EMEMBER its room we want, not JIA) profit. Cost price accepted for nearly everything. We must have more room for stocktaking. Call and satisfy yourselves at Pearce's Clearing Sale. COALS! COALS! COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. THIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using 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. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. TJEGISTERED TEACHER OP 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, Plushec, Arasenes, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next Hail, Her balist. R CLARK CARRIAGE PAINTER, T?IVE Tears with A. G.Howland, Christ ie church; seventeen years with J. R. and F. and H. Steel. The present is an excellent time to have your Vehicle Painted, etc., in first class style. Lowest prices. Charges consistent with good workman ship. All leather work attended to. A Trial Solicited. Address—Opposite Church of England, Tancred Street West. mHERE has been a lot of CURIOSITY evinced about the EARL that has been in Ashbnrton 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 foreknowledge, THE EAKL at present staying at MORROW, BASSETT and C«. is a new up-to-date BICYCLE, Guaranteed, Pitted with Dunlop's Best Multiflex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and Bell Price : £10 Cash, M. PRIEST, Manager 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.



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' 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 Private Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres Mayfield ... 872 aores, leasehold Mayfield ... 967 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Rangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... goo „ Coldstream ... 350 „ Ealing ' ... 595  Westerfield ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON Manager A GENTLEMAN in good social and financial position wishes to correspond with refined and educated young lady, view to matrimony. Must be good looking and have a dear complexion and beautiful skin, suoh as those who use PLANTEKOA Oint ment and Soap. J* L.HIGGrS Painter, Glazier, Paperhanger, and Sign writer Wall Paper, Scrim, Oils, Paints, Glass, etc., in Stock. HAVING taken over the Picture Fram ing Plant and Stock of Mr J. Wright I am now prepared to receive orders for Picture Framing at lowest prices. Tancred Street. BAKER BROS. Complete "Furnish-_Bgr.; V TV l> It,_F_.'_r__l-.K __*___%_-_.. FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS,', j JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO a. jessojN", ', Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. WILLIAM Ft. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. j (Next Ashburton Club), j WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsiiiker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. GO w. ■3 n ■ « 'o __■ S'W o o w ■y. , Q HH __i « __*. £0 g Q >' * :9? IS ! . O o GO I __.. . . _____ WANTED Sportsmen not to misß chance of buying a good Gun at muoh reduced prices Hardley Bbos. WANTED Builders and intending Builders to inspect our Register Grates and Mantel Pieces. ■ I Hardley Bros. TTjT ANTED—Clearance of Lamps before > \ Stock-taking. Reduced prices. See our window. Hardley Bros. \A7 ANTED Known ~ Largest Stook v* Enamel, Tin, and Holloware in the town. Hardley Bros. \X7 ANTED Sportsmen to bring your yv Guns to be repaired. Best work manship only employed. HARDLEY BROS. I WILL not be responsible for the debts of my wife, after this date, unless con tracted in the purchase of PLANTEKOA Ointment and Soap, which I know she cannot do without. She never suffers with chapped hands or rough skin now.



BUSINESS NOTICES. Mount Somers Hotel. W J A. 6LAY, Proprietor HAVING Purchased this well known Hotel, I am now prepared to receive ' Visitors and the General Public. 1 Best Accommo'sat;ion. Every attention given, Only the Best "Brands of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. 8 57 Don't Forget rrq Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT,- "} NEWCASTLE, / Coal always and f on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Also Coke; Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. WHY are the people after the Coro nation better off than the King ? Because the people get a Sovereign while the King only gets a Crown, "and it takes a crown to buy one'bottle of PLANTEKOA, while a sovereign will buy four bottles, and a large box of PLANTEKOA Ointment in the bargain. CLAKTOGE'S STABIiES, (Late McConnell's). Tancred Street, Ashburton. BEST accommodation and attention for Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Hor_e lipping done. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 PEACE DECLARED. "VJ OT so with you, because your system l^i is out of order, on account of your cold feet. Remedy-Call at the ULSTER BOOT SHOP and get a pair of warm Boots or Slippers. Prices to suit every one. Slippers from 9d upwards. All classes of Boots and Shoes equally cheap. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop, Tanored street. INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department; £1600,000 0 AS already been added to Policies in / 1 1 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 Race, according to order. F. W. PAGE, 124 .. Chertsey.; 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 2 10 I SAY Friend: Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Boots P Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get good value at Mellor's. PATTY Pan baking powder, the great; novelty, two patty tins for nothing.. From all Grocers. ' WANTED to seU, nearly new Gas Grate, a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. '* ; TRY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will sava you time, money, an.. worry. It will make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. WANTED to Sell-Several good oily and country Hotels. For full particulars apply w. stonyer: WANTED KNOWN—That: for Real- Good Winter Boots and Shoes, at Reasonable Prices, call at J. Uoison, for,, as in the past, J. M. still maintains, and would not forfeit, that grand reputation he» 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.—Nest Court House, East Street, Ashburton. \Y\J ANTED Known—Best ammunition YY Depot in Ashburton is Haedlby Bros. PATTY Pan baking powcler wants on* , trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. THE Genuine Silent Primus Cooking Stove 14s 6d, uses ordinary kerosene, also Primus Hot Plate 17s'6d_ and Primus Iron Heater, 3s 6d.—-Garsoj-. &Co. ' ' \\ y ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan Drill; guaranteed in good order, low price. For particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot. WHAT prize takers for pastry use;, Patty Pan baking powder the great novelt .___ „ , T>ATTY Pan baking powder contains a JL patty pan at eaoh end of tin THE Rapid Lightning Shirt Gloss—the only reliable shirt polish in the world. It is used by aU the- leading laundresses in New Zealand. Try a tin, it will pay you. Sold by all the leading grocers. LOW Prices are not the only co__sidc.ra tion—quality must be there, or value • is wanting. Mitchell .-Turner are combining low prices with good quality »t their Cleaning up Sale. Remnstete and Oddments a specialty.—Mitc-MLI. an» Turner.