THE ASHBURTON GUAKDIAN: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 190*

Priated and puiflisbed byTsojtAs Hancox, for the Proprietor, Robbbt Bkll, afe his Printing Ojffice, Burnett Street, Ashbor ton. if WEDNESDAY, November 19, 1902,



It in only on tho use of Wolfe's , Sohnapp* that it ought to be , judged, $fou be t&e Judge. Every bottle of Wolfe's Schnapps contains an honest preparation of Juniper Berries and select Barley. If you need a stimulant that will brace at tired body or clear a tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS—not a false stimulant but a builder up of vital forces. You take noSlisk. Better not take anything thnn accept a substitute for this sterl ing old tonio. Imitations are pui out for one purpose only—to make big profits—they are absolutely worthless.. SfoyWfjcileSßotties Look for the name, and accept only bottles with the signature cl Udolpho Wolfe on the label. BUSINESS NOTICES. A Comforting Cup.



Points for Farmers and | Producers. | . * , Captain A. W. Pearse, one of the propri etors of the Pastornlists' Review (publish ed in Melbourne), who has twice visited the Argentine and other Sourh American re publics and, is continually travelling about Autitralia, in the course of a conversation with an " Otago Daily Times" representa tive said that instead of the stereotyped i interview he would like to submit the fol lowing points for the consideration of the farmers and producers of New Zealand : —



Pirat of all, any interference by Govern ment with the colony's produce in London must ruin the trade. The action of the Agent-general and Trade Commissioner in prosecuting butchers has seriously damag ed the Australian and New Zealand meat trade.



Argentine meat is absolutely as good as New Zealand's best, and double the quanti ty will be available for export from that country next year The reason why Canterbury meat is al ways quoted above Argentine is this : The three Argentine companies naeet every week and arrange the price of their meat for the ensuing week, and are cute enough to put it a little- say |d—below Canterbury. Any man in the trade knows this. New Zealand sells for the best price tho agent can get ; Argentine fixes the price and sells at that. Any attempt on the part of farmers or Government to open shops in towns in Great Britain must fail, and must mean the loss of vast sums of money, because Argen tine shops would open alongside and sell equally good meat at a much lower price. There is a big margin between profit and loss for them; with us there is only a small margin.



The Argentine lamb trade is goisg to bo enormous. Over 120,000 lambs have gone to London this year —their first attempt. The Argentine butter trade is going to be enormous, and 5 per cent, for five years i 3 guaranteed by local bodies on all butter factories and creameries i-rected; also, they are free of taxation for five years.



Freight and wa^es nre much lower in Argentina : the hours of labour there are from sunrise to sunset: the price of land is much lower than here. : Branding and inspection, and all that sort of balderdash, is all vanity and voxation of ', spirit; what farmers have to loolc to is to ■ sell their produce. I Wl at the farmers have to do to enable them to compete with Argentina: — ! Eeduce the size and costs of our Parlia ments. 1 Eeduce by half the vast army of civil servants, all of which are sucking the life blood out of the producer. Stop further borrowing, and so reduce the cost of government that sufficient money is saved to continue railway systems. By reduction in cost of government farmers will get lower railway rates. These must be much lower. Abolish entirely that vote for thrif tless i ness, the old-age pension. Stop all waste of money in Government day labour and minimum wage which alone has riiaed the working man's prospect of ! ever becoming an employer. | Stop the paymant of members of Parlia ment except by levy on the member's elec torate, if the member need it. Stop the habit of pawning the lands of I the country to the British investor. Every acre of land owned and leased by the Go vernment ia tho property cf the bond i holder. j Demand your freehold, without which you aro only the tenant of the money-lend | er in England. I Do all this, and I have no fear but what ; New Zealand and Australian farmers will be enabled to compete with any country in the we Id. Our great fear is not Argentina, but debt and over-government.



IF you want a comforting Cup of delicious refreshing Tea, you're safe if you try SURATURA TEA. We are confident ifc will suit your taste no matter how fastidious you may be. It pleases particular people best, because ifc is ft particularly good tea. SUKATUEA is Tea perfection—it is perfect in Aroma, perfect in Flavour, perfect in all the essen tials that make for good Tea. SUEATUEA is pure, honest, Ceylon Tea, and is guaran teed not blended with Indian, China, or any cheap or interior Tea. Retail Prices— Suratura A quality -Is 8d per 1b Suratura B quality—ls lid per lb Suratura D. quality—2s 2d per lb Suratura X quality—2s 6d per lb Procurable from - John Orr and Co., Ashburton. 3. W. Lill, JJunsandel J. R. Carey, Fairton D. Miller and Co., Hinds SPECIAL PURCHASE' OF Men's, Youths' and Boys CIiOTHINO, At Big Discount. •—:O:— THESE we are now offering at from 10 to 20 per cent, uiidir •Regular Prices. Together with a fine Assorfcnuiit of Hats, Ties, Shirts, etc. j ASHBURTON BRAPERT CO Drapers, Clothiers, Milliners, and Dressmakers, Arcade House.



Telephoning From a Train in Motion. I A system by which it is possible to keep in constant telephonic communication with a moving train, was recently tried aa an experiment on the Louisville Henderson, and St Louis Eailroad, and the trial was said to have been eminently sucoessful by those who witnessed ifc. The invention ia that of Dr A. D. Jone3, of Louisville, and the wire is laid either at the side of the rail or hung in the air, and the contact is made through an ingenious apparatus which constitutes the main feature of the do t)r's invention, and for which a pitent w.is recently granted I y the United States. In the test rnadn a few weeks ago the wire was laid near the track on the ties for a distance of over a mile, and as the train passed along at the rata of 10 miles an hour, a cumber of persons in the city of | LouisviVe were called up on tli9 regular • local telephone system, and many of them i refused to believe that they were holding a , conversation with a person on a moving ; railroad train. Ifc is said that the words were heard as plainly as over the ordinary wires, and there was no evidence whatever of the motion of the train in tlio transmis sion of the mes?age.



MUSIC Singing, Piano, & Harmony ME X GILLIES Voice Production and Culture, Ital'nn (Lamperfci Method). Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort d»Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10152 H. McSHERRY, T>ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, 15 Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), "TT|TH OLE SALE and retail Tinware tV Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole a^ent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. Don't Forget TV O Call at ARGYLE BEOS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, ") NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and f on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. ILES' | Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Ranfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting X3L the Growth of the Hair and removing Scurf and Dandruff. This ie not a new preparation, but the Proprietor being requested to put it within reach of everyone, has had it placed throughout New Zealand, and it can now be obtained locally from all Chemists, Storekeepers, and Hairdressers, etc., or direct from the Manufacturer—EDWAED ILES, Ladies'and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and 1 Turner, Geraldine. 8 12S BIRD Nesting is now on, and you will want boys' heavy knitted Hose cheap; threes and fours Is, fives, sixes, and sevens at Is 3d, at Grant and Moose's.



Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract — Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diplo ma at the International Exhibition, Am sterdam ; acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the globe. That the crude, resinous oils, which are now foisted upon the public under the name of Kucalypti Extracts, may not be mistaken for Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Euca lypti Extract, we state:—lt is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Griefswald )Prussia), that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and othcn substances adherent to primary distillation, will develop the curative properties possessed by the plant. To avoid the appalling consequences result ing from the application of substitutes, etc, in croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery, internal inflammation, etc., insist on getting Sander and Sons' Puhe Volatile T&vcj - ltpti Extract and be safe.



STANDISH AND PEEECE, Photographers under the Eoyal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wale 3. Studio Hip,h Street, Christchurch.



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 eachene means a profit with hardly any work. Send for our catalogue . We sell on cash or time payments, and can give you 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. The Ideal Vulcanised Tyre holds practic ally every New Zealand record, is guaran teed for 12 mouths and can be supplied and fitted to your Cycle without any additional cosh The Leader Tyre is our second grade line, manufactured by Ideal Tyre Coy, Christchurch and Melbourne, and are guaranteed for fi months, and is an ab solutely good and reliable Tyre.— (Advt.) STEANGE'S Eldredgo B. Sewing Machine, =£6 6s.



Only this season's Tweeds sold. . TAILOKB. %SST | SHEEP Shears! Sheep Shears! T.U.S i and 8.8. A., 3s 6d; Turkey and Wash j ita Stones at prices that cannot be beaten. —Hardley Bbos. A POINT worth your consideration is a Cash Discount arrangement where by you benefit on small purchases. Discount ; at the rate of one shilling in the pound allowed to all cash buyers of ninepence worth and upwards at H. C. Barrett's, Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, East street. < Smoke New Venus



I (——^^""^ Thcro ir. T.Ms I I. y ?'^»-*>t^ 5-  ■.-...> ! f/if%#Uout °»r Eair 1 %^Bs^ \ I Vis°-: ifc's a hai3> I v I food, not a dye. i §gss|r 3 It doesn't tuna r ' C*ft. '^ your ho,i£ slid- j d-enly b!;.-ck and i x^^^^^v inalro it look dead l J^^^^^^ and lifeless. But j jllffe^ fQffos color comes back, j iasF all tho riili color it • ' ""^ /link ■usc<lto have. And I «§pN---' Kf it also stops falling j /s^^/^Wj^ Even if your hair fii^® isnlt comin Sou isn't turning gray, &SW^l£sms isn't to° short, ®*Sj|fr y e t y OU certainly s||f§k Js£ / want a lino dress m&si**<^A s^ iQC 'or **» atl<l nore I It keeps the scalp clean and healthy, removes all dandruff, makes the hair grow rapidly, prevents it from falling out, and does not allow a single gray hair to appear. Do not be deceived by cheap imita- - tions which will only disappoint you. Make sure that you get the genuine Ayer's Hair Vigor. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Rssss., U.S.A. BUSINESS NOTICES. 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 I prices. j Choice assortment of Toilet Ware just « opened out. i "Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged. F. W. ROBINSON, TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10289 CHAELES BEECH, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. j ]|/rT TEA BOOM is centrally situated ' Ajf.sL and Hot Pies can be had at any • time, j Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Small goods a specialty. Try Montgomerie'B Malt Digestive Bread- Bermaline. 8 209 •TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE.



Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street. 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 kmd of milk for the weakest of invalids and most delicate children, and a milk that everybody ought to use. Unpasteurißed 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 'Removal Cheap Boot Sale. THOMAS YOUNG WISHES to remind his numerous friends and the public that he ha 3 removed to the shop lately occupied by Mr Noke3, in East Street, next to the Bank of New Zealand, where he will continue his Boot Sale until the 10th of November. Two j shillings in the Pound off all sales for cash. i Why do you go about in pam when you can get your Boots made at T. Young to fit your feet. Eepairing done with despatch. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop, East Street, Ashburton. MES J. LLOYD, ! MUSIC SELLER, &c. "O EGISTEEED TEACHEE OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. ! Latest Music by every mail. j i Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's Sewing Machines. The Latest and Best. , The only Sewing ' Machine that doe 3 not fail in any point.^ Agent for Empress Needle • Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. ; TANCEED STEEET, Next Hall. Her- j balist. j _ m — ' "WANTED, | QIEVEEAL LADIES about to purchase Summer Shoes i to have a look at our WINDOW DISPLAY of this season's Foot-wear. j OUE LEADING LINES at 8s lid and 11s 6d have the snap and style which always appeals to the feminine taste. 1). STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STOEE, Burnett Street. Note—Discount Coupons for Cash. | _ . | : Special Prices : * IFOR 1 MONTH WANTED Ladies to see Fast Printg 3fd, Delaines s^d, lovely Blouse Pieces from Is 3d, Pinafore Muslins 6fd, 1 wide Nainsook 6-a-d. j W, H. PEAECE, Cash Draper. i "017* antjsd all mothers to see Girls Leg- J f? horn Flop Hats Is Gd, 2s Gd, 2s lid, i ladies Sailor Hats, (samples) ; special lot ! Corsets 2s lid a pair. W. H. TEAECE, Cash Draper. WE WANT EOOM FOE XMAS GOODS. i 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. . "IHETIIAT a pretty Brooch ! Yes, I got it ; V v at Pearce's for a shilling. They have such a lot of different kinds to select from. I mean W. H. PEAECE, Cash Draper and Clothier T7TOE tip top value in Boots try Mellor's Jj Zealandia Boot Store.



I BUSINESS NOTICES _ WOOL SEASON, 5902-3. \ ~\7&r B Shall be re Presented at the Christchurchg'and Timaru Auction Sales, andjhave j made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. } Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent on to either j Christchuroh or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. i Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will | please consign as follows — If intended for sals at Christchurch:-Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for Sale at Timaru:—Mill and Company's Siding, Timaru. If intended for sale at Aehburton :—Friedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Asbburton. Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearings Requisites, suppliedjat Lowest Rates. The Season's Sales havejbeen fixed as follows :— Christchurch. Timaru. November 20th, 1902. December 3rd, 1902. December 11th, 1902. January 13th, 1903. January 16th, 1903. February 25th, 1903. February 19tb, 1903. FRIEDLANDEK BROS., LTD.



LaCCS. silk blouses, REAL LACE GOODS. (;jwj<<{> Bprili°' WASHING BLOUSES LACE COLLARETTES WHITE APRONS, lace ties, NOVELTIES Holland aprons, RUFFLES. UNDERSKIRTS. , ftT OW ■ ' ~ Showing in New and Up-to-Date Drapery, at MITCHELL & SUNSHADES TUItNEH'S l DUST COATS, UMBRELLAS, JACKETS, hosiery, Burnett Street/ mantles gloves, Warehouse. " mbbons TRIMMINGS, MILLINERY



F TJBJTXTUEE SAILJ3. IN CONSEQUBKCE OP OUR RECENT LOSS BY FIRE W E WANTMONE V, so have determined to 6ell the whole of our large stocks of Household Furnishings at groat reductions, (Eegardless of Cost.) A'aural erjof Jslightly damaged articles at your own price. —. ui^^^,^,, D; nner g e t Sj rj- ea g efcg) Bedroom|?Sets, Jugs, Vases, Oman n , ments, Etc., (almost gi yen away.) Crockery • fliUd. Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Rugs, Mats, Bedsteads, Bed ' ding, Chairs, Drawing Room and Dining Room Suites. Glassware. Couches, etc, all reduced. ,„ y iiiii.im (In fact, noj'reasonable offer will be refused,) A lot of Bamboo' Poles and Blind Rollers at Half Price.



■ A. T. H. UN DRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Etc. Tancred Street. Old premises next Building Society Office, and at new Hall, next Claridge's Stables. 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 been'fixed as under, yiz :—• CHRISTCHURCH— TIMARU— NOVEMBER 20th, 1902. DECEMBER 3rd, 1902 DECEMBER 11th, 1902. JANUARY 13th, 1903 JANUARY 16th, 1903. FEBRUARY 19th, 1903. FEBRUARY 25th, 1903 I shall be represented both at Christchurch and Timaru. WOOL FOR CHRISTCHURCH to be consigned—MATSON AND CO., Addington, account D. Thomas. WOOL FOR TIMARU to be consigned—N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Company's Siding, Timaru, account D. Thomas. Wool Packs, and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Market Bates.



DAVID THOMAS, ASHBUETON. : P URIT-SliD S. i • I HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plant south of the Line, and I now ask Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am prepared to Clean for Farmers any description of SEEDS OR GRAIN, And will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply BEST RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BEST j CLOVEKS, (dressed by own machines), the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. AIso—HUEST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil, etc D. THOM AS, ASHBURTON.



BUSINESS NOTICES.' I WOOL. WOOL.] Christchurch Sale Dates. j FIRST SALE— THURSDAY, November 20th. ! SECOND SALE - THURSDAY, Decem ber 11th THIRD SALE--FRIDAY, January 16th, ■90S FOURTH SALE-THURSDAY, February 19th, 1003 H. .MATSON & CO. OFFER their services to the Wool - growers of the Ashburton County. They will make Cash Advances, free of Com mission, at Lowest Rates of Interest, against Wool placed in their hands for Sale during the ensuing season. Consign Wool to — "MATSON'S, Addington." . All single Bales, such as Locks, Pieces, mixed Fleeces, etc., consign to "MATSON'S, Christchurch."



National Mortgage & Agency Company." NATIONAL MOETGAGE AND AGE STCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND., LIMITED. Capital subscribed ... JSI.OOO.fOO Paid and Called Up ... £200,(00 BeserveFund ... ... M2JOO nPIHE above Company bog to notify to JL their Clients and the Public that it has been decided i o add to their business a commission and auctioneeeing depaetment; and will from as the Ist October last be prepared to undertake Sales by Auction or Private Treaty of LAND, LIVE STOCK, WOOL, FEOZEN MEAT, Etc., Placed in their hands for Sale. I The Department will be under the charge 1 of Mr H. S. Bourd, who will act as Auc- j ! tioneer, sind those entrusting us with their | business will have the benefit of his practi cal experience, and may rely upon every care and attention being given and best * results obtained. Mr Bourn will attend at Addington each Wednesday, also at other country Stock Sales, which will be notified by advertisement prior to the dates of the regular fixtures.



The Company are well represented throughout the colony, and have a staff in London which is acknowledged to be second to none in handling consignments, and are one of the largest and best mediums through which producers can ship their produce, consequently are in touch with the best markets. In connection with the above we are pre pared to make Cash Advances against Live Stock and Produce placed in our hands for Sale, either in the LOCAL MAKKET or for shipment to London or elsewhere. G. F. MAETIN, Manager. H. S. BOTJEN, Auctioneer. Note.—Mr Alex Hewson will receive entries of wool for local sales, and particu lars of stock for sale given him will have our attention. WOOL SEASON 1902-3. Local Sales, commencing Thurs day, 20th November. THE NATIONAL MOETGAGE and AGENCY COMPANY of N.Z., Ltd., having mude special arrangements at their Addington Stores to receive and show Wool, are now prepared to receive Clips for the season's sales. Please consign wool for local sale, — "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Addington." Note—Wool for direct shipment consign "NATIONAL MOETGAGE, Lyttelton." 10 250 : Business notices. H. A. FLOWER, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, EAST STEEET. A CHOICE Assortment of G.8.D., Loewe, and other niakeß of Pipes in stock. Cigarette Holders, Pouches, Pocket Knives, Hair Brushes and Combs, in endless varieties. Slazenger's Tennis Balls and Eacquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15 for 6d. Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWER, (late F Clark's) Tobacconist.



To Sheep Growers & Owners. We should be glad if those who have Sheep to Sell, or wish to buy, would forward particulars to us, and prices required " Subject to sales," or make your wantt i 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. MA.TSON AND CO. 164, CASHEL STREET Christchurch



Nearly three score years and ten, and a sufferer for a long period from Rheumatism and Piles, but finds a cure at last in Plantekoa. Taiti, Lower Hutt, Feb. 3,1902 Dear Sir,— I HAVE been a great sufferer for many years from Rheumatism and Piles. I have been treated by doctors, and have also used countless medicines, without success. I can say that through using PLANTEKOA and PLANTEKOA OINTMENT, I have at last found a cure, and this is really wonder ful, considering my age. With reference to the Ointment I have used 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 equal.— I am, yours etc., M. A. Saul. i Ask yoitr Chemist or Storekeeper for it. | JACKSON, Agent. Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. i To be Published in April, 1903,'



STONE'S C33STEKBTTKY Nelson, Marlborougli, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) DIRECTORY, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL : APRIL 1908 : (SECOND YEAR OP PUBLICATION.) T^EMY Svo. 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, 12s 6d. Stone Son & Co. ; PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS, Dunedin and Wellington. 10 293 CLARIDGE'S STABLEST (Late McConneH's). Tancbed Street, Ashbuhton.



|~)EST accommodation and attention for JL> Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 J. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OF MEAT iT Fairfield Freezing Works. I Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, ; & peas, Dn Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188



The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter | bury, Ltd. >_ Offices, "Warehouse and Grain Stores, I West Street, Ashb'urton. IRIVEEY description of Merchandise and Jt-J Farmers' Kequisitea 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 WOQLPACKS (in all sizes), SEAMING TWINES, MANURES, TURNIP AND RAPE SEEDS. Clients are requested to book their re quirements as early as possible to avoid disappointment, and we also advise your making personal enquiry re prices before promising orders elsewhere. T. F. GIBSON Manager



Notice to Farmers. My Motto—l Pick the best and most up-to date Machinery in the Market. yOU WILLFIND THE Latest Osborne Harvester and Binder, (Light Draught) Strongly and simply constructed, easy running, and what is best—WlLL LAST. Once used," always used Reapers and Mowers, all sizes j.will cut any thing, bar gate posts and gorse fences. Hay Bakes, very strong; yet can be worked by a child. Our COLUMBIA DISC HAEEOW is admitted by everyone that has used them as being the easiest manipulated, strongest, and most durable in the Market. ALL FAEM IMPLEMENTS EQUALLY GOOD. Call and inspect for yourselves at the Tancred St. Implement Depot- Show Kooms. Price and Terms on application. Twines, Oils, Duplicates kept in stock.



W. STONYER.



MANNING &COS NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. mHE BEST -IN. THE MARKET. Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messes Shear man Bros. j WANTED Known — Special Value in Boots and Shoes at Mellor's, Zealandia Boot Store. WHY not try Melloh's Zealandia Boot Store for Boots and Shoes. Great value at Mellor's. 6 LADIES' second-hand Bicycles wanted as part payment on " Swifts." Best prices in Tancred Street.—Eclipse Cycle Works.



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. TEY 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. IT is a well-known fact that Jas Mellob can give much better value in Boots and Shoes than aDy other Shop in Ashburton. WANTED Known—That we are solo agents for the N.Z. Acetylene G,as ighting Company. Carbide quoted in lib lo 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylen tighting.—Hardley Beos. 10102 Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICES. For CYCLING SHOES, GO TO H. Pannell, Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, CMstchnirch. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock. Write for instructions for self measurement FIT GXTABA.NTCED. nnO 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 BAKER BROS. Complete Fnrnlßlilngr. U^DJ BTAKERB.



If you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, uss ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere. TF'E 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 / x 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 afc their Shows, and in the Paddook Competitions. NICOLL'BROS... DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBUETON.



SUMMER Necessities.— Now that warm weather is at hand, we have provided 'on more than usually lavish scale, for the comfort and pleasure of our customers,— Mitchell & TnaNEs The Drapers. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each erifl of tin EOE Holiday Season—Good range of Gladstone Bags, Portmanteaus, and Brief Bags at Geant and Moore's. IF you want real good Boots then try Mellob's, the cbAoawst Shop in Ash burton. PATTY Pan baking powder wants, on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. WANTED to Buy-Six Ladies 1 second hand Bicycles. — Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street. WANTED KNOWN.—That J, Moisok 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 make 3. As usual, J. M. does the best repairs, and at once j uses nothing but the very best sold leather. Next Courthouse, Ashburton. X^TANTED KNOWN — Farmers' Good T T Shooter Boots only 10s 6d. Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. JUST fancy Mellor is Selling bis Boots and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashbuirton. WANTED Known—Better value than ever in Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. JUST landed ex «• Delphic " and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English | China and .earthenware, which "we are offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Caeson and Co



WANTED Known—Wondexftil value in Boots and Shoes at Jas. Mellor's, Tancred Street. WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking ponder the great novelty HENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mills, -' gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street.- Give him a trial. . 9 8 PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. BRING your Lawn Mowers. We grind them true in the lathe. We did about thirty last year. Mowers sent for and delivered same day.—Eclipse Cjole Co., Tancred Street. PATTY Pan baking powdei is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. WE'VE got it; if not in stock, we'll get it; if not made, we'll make it ! Anything in Cycle, Lawn Mower, and light machine parts, and, Repairs, you can get at the Kctipae Cycl^ Co.'s, Tancred Street, Ashburton. ••