CABLE NEWS

•United Press Association—By Electric ■ Telegraph— Copyright.

THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE,

Vienna., August 31

The Austrian Press is delighted at the Kaiser's recent references to the Triple Alliance, and particularly at his warm tribute to the Emperor of Austria.

THE CHINESE ARMY,

Tokio, August 31

The Japanese Government is sending Major-General Yamnns to Pekin. It i.-i believed that he will V>e entrusted with the reorganisation of the Chinese army.

THE DARDANELLES. Constantinople, August 31

The Turkish Government refused the passage of the Dardanelles to four torpedo boats built at Cronstadt and intended for the Hlack Sea, despite the Russian Em bassy's declaration that they were un armed and therefore not war vessels.

A GREAT FIRE. Constantinople, Sept. t

A fire, which lasted thirly-two hours, completely destroyed Afium Karahissar, a city of Anatolia, in Asiatic Turkey.

A DISASTROUS HURRIACNE. New Yoe,k, Sept. 1

A tornado struck and hurled over a steep embankment the Chicago express, killing three and injuring twenty.

WELSH LABOUR TROUBLES. London, Sept. 1

The quarrymen employed at Lord Pen rhyn's quarries asked Lord Penryhn to accept Mr Balfour or Lord Rosebery, or both, as conciliators, with a view of ter minating the strike, which has so long

existed.

LORD HOPETOUN'S SUCCESSOR

The "Times," commenting on Lord Hopetoun's return says: —" If Australia is reluctant to provide <i salary proportionate to the Vice-Regal magnificence, it is ex pected that it may be necessary to appoint as Governor-General an eminent person whose qualifications do not include a large private fortune, and whose expenditure may be conditioned by his salary."

DROUGHT IN THE ARGENTINE. Buenos Ayees, Sept. 1

The drought is critically affecting the Argentine agricultural and pastoral indus tries. 

STRIKE IN FLORENCE. Rome Sept. 1

Because a local foundry dismissed a few men, forty thousand workers iv Florence have struck in sympathy. Feeling wits so high that the street lamps could only be lighted under a military escort.

A WEALTHY ESTATE

Sydney, September 1. "'The estnte of the late Mr Alfred Eofe, head of a Sydney firm of solicitors, was sworn for probate at .£187,0C0.

Stage Celebrities for Australia.

United Press Association—P.y Electric Telegraph —Copyright

Adelaide, Sept. 1

Mr Musgrove, the well-known entrepre neur, has returned from England. He states that undoubtedly Sir Henry Irving is coming to Australia. The terms have been settled, but the date is not fixed.

Melba will open in Melbourne on Sept. 24th. Her tour will include four concerts in New Zealand. She is due in America at a certain date for the opera season, and it will be a squeeze to get the New Zealand concerts in. They will depend on the sail ing of the steamers for San Francisco.-

The Venezuelan Revolution

United Pmss Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. New York, Sept. 1 During the bombardment of Cuidad Bolivar, Venezuela, forty-two xailcrs were killod aboard the gunboats Bolivar and Restaurador, Both vessels were exten sively damaged.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Per Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Auckland, Sept. 1

The Elmgainite's cargo for Sydney in cludes 3910 sacks of maize, 500 cases of kauri gam, 120 boxes of butt-ei", 32 bulls and 300 sheep

Wanganui, Sept. 1

"; Judgment was given for plaiutiff by Mi- Kettle this mornitig for £30 and costs in a case F. Austin v. W. Keith. The claim was for £00, damage sustained by plaintiff (a young woman) through being gored by a cow of defendants while it was being driven along a street with a mob of cattle. Plaintiff and her sister were corning round a corner, and the cow rushed at and tossed her, sho receiving a gash on the thigh, and was laid up for several weeks. The Magistrate held that defendant did not take reasonable pre caution,,,and should have had a drover ahead of the mob to warn people. Plaintiff's sister is also suing defendant.

The Wanganui Meat Freezing Company shows a profit of £4344- for the year's work ings, and will pay a dividend of fi per cent. jNviiitcA.ii(iit.h, Sept. 1

As a result of the discovery of gold at Pohia, a largely attended meeting of miners at Orepuki pretested against renting fifty acre claims, and resolved to ask Government to resume the freehold property known to be auriferous bearing at Orepuki and Pohia for forming purposes.

New Plymouth, Sept 1

A resolution was carried at the Taranaki County Council to-day that members of Parliament for the district be asked to try and get a reduction in the number of mem bers of the Hospital Board. There are now fifteen members, and the travelling expenses of one amount to fifty shillings per meeting. Oamaru, Sept. 1 At the Magistrate's Court to-day, William Read, a settler at Black Point, was charged with threatening to shoot his wife and alarming another settler with a revolver. He was remanded till Thursday. An old age pensioner was fined 20s and ordered to forfeit a month's pension with 9s costs for procuring liquor for a prohi bited person.

STANDISH AND PREECE

Photographers under the Royal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio High Street, Christchurch.

The Cpp That Cheers.—What is more invigorating than a nice cup of Coffee these frosty mornings; and you get one if you buy "some of Fletcher Bro,s. fine blend of Java and Mocha,, which makes a cup of Coffee fit for the Gods, We grind the Coffee on the premises, thereby ensuring its freshness. We have only one quality and one price, namely, Is 6d per lb, and there is nothing better to be had

Printed and published by Thomas Hancpx, for- the Proprietor, Robert BELt,;afe bis» Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur- ton. TUESDAY, September 2, 1902

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN- TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER. 2| 19021



Signs. Do you know thesa tell tale signs and what they mean ? Do your lungs pain you ? Are they weak and delicate ? ] ( Do you have a stubborn cough ? j 1 Are you subject to colds that t " hang on ? " 1 Is your throat sore and inflamed ? Are you losing flesh ? . Does your head ache? j These symtoms call for quick relief t if you would spare yourself the con sumptive's lot. There is but one 1 ttcaiment known to science that will cure. consumption and all diseases leading to it—a never failing treat- 1 nient that is doing a grand work ' throughout the colony. Cod Liver j Oil. Creaßote, Lime, Soda and Fresh 1 Egg*. These five ingredients are ' scientifically combined in Lane's \Bnwlsion. I They ease the pain, give strength to the delicate, stop the cough and > cot-i, assist the digestive organs to iissimil'iie food thus adding flesh ami resistive power ngainst disease. Get route's Emulsion because it '^stops the t.ell tale si»ns. " It's Faiiuiits." Price I'/ti und 4/G. 32 BUSINESS NOTICES. Support Local Industry, Save 2leaey, : "A.nd Ensure a Comfortable Fireside by using Mount Somers Coal. lyrotfNT sombrs coal IS THE . Best and the Cheapest Household Coal, bar none, of all the Coals found on the Eastern divide of the Middle Island. JOSHUA TUCKER. •TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Hatboock Stbeet. CLABIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tancbed Street, Ashburton. PEST accommodation and attention for Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse lipping done. p CLAKTDqE , Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. ♦> s? TUSSICU.RA, THE GREAT THROAT AND LUNG HEALER. ""VfO greater foolishness can be imagined J3i than the neglect of those trivial ail ments to which every person is liable, and ■which frequently develop into serious disease. While there exists a remedy like TUSSICURA, which reaches the very seat of the trouble and renders dangerous developments impossible, there is no reason why Consumption, Pleurisy, and r'neumonia should obtain a hold on the system, but at the same time the danger of delay is so evident that it should be unnecessary to emphasise its importance. Remember, TUSSICURA will cure the worst cough or cold immediately and permanently. Price 2s 6d per bottle. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer S. J. Evans, Dunedin. Wholesale Agents for N.Z., Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. Obtainable from all Chemists and Store keepers throughout the colony. Don't Forget HT O Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, ■) NEWCASTLE, ( Coal always and C on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Also Coke; We^tport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. ILES' Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Ranfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting J%_ the Growth of the Hair and removing Scurf and Dandruff. This is 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—EDWAßD ILES, Ladies'and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, Princes Street, Dunediu. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from' White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and d'urner, Geraldine. 8 12s CEOWN BREWERY CO., Ltd. Antigua Street, Christchurch. CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES \j AND STOUT. Forty Pbizk Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 LLEWELLYN" OWEN, M.C.S.M. Certificated and Registered Teacher STUDENTS prepared for any Musical '< Examination held in New Zealand. Ali branches of Music taught. Candidates presented at Examinations 3.375 average macks gained, 94 per cent.



If you have Pneumatic Tyres you must have a reliable article, otherwise they are a constant source of annoyance. Consider ing that the IDEAL TYRE costs no more than the average price, it is hardly to be wondered that this brand has become so deservedly popular.—Advt.



The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest moneymakers for the poor man, rich man farmed, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and each one means $ profit with hardly any work. Seed for our catalogue .We mil on cash or time payments, and can give yoa real assistance when you need it. The advice and help .of our expert always at your service. We keep tfee best of eyery thin for the poultry yard.—Adyt.



The " Handy Man's " a jolly fellow, Be it war or be it peace ; Au.d he's not the first to bellow That all fighting ought to cease. Although his life's in danger ever ? Against bad health he should ensure 5 To cure all colds is our endeavour With the Woods' Great Peppermint Curb. > Worms undermine Children's Constitut ions. Uae Wade's Worm Figs Is boxes.



BUSINESS__NOTIOES „__.__,_ _ ' i BOOTS. BOOTS. ; - ~-:x: ' — | WE ARE SHOWING • | Choice ranges in Ladies' boots and shoes, 1 i Full stocks in Children's school boots. Smart shapes in Men's Boots Slippers in endless profusion. \\ E WILL ACCEPT a Very Low Price for a number of?ODD; LINES of Boots and Shoes. MITCHELL & TURNER. G. M E D I) 1 N S TT>ESPECTFULLY requests inspection of the following [seasonable articles, just JBlXj landed, at prices which should tempt''all to buy. GARDENING TOOLS. Including Spades, Forks, Rakes, Hoes, Trowels, Hedge Shears, Ladies' and Boys' Spades and Forks, etc. FARMERS' REQUISITES. Leading, Plough and Back Chains, Gorse Knives, (Martin's, etc.), Gorse Grubbers, Picks, Axes, Hatchets, Saws, handles of all kinds, Bluestone, Oils, Paints, etc. Best Kerosene ... ... 4s 3d per tin. WIRE NETTING.—Having a large stock on hand I am selling—Sheep (with centre strand) at 3d per yard; Fowl, 18in, Id; 24in 1-Jd; 36in, 2d per yard, smaller mesh -Jin to lin in proportion. SEWING MACHINES.- lam Sole Agent for the celebrated " DAVEY" Machine, the cheapest and best in the market. Hand—,£3 10s, Treadle from £6 10s to .£8 10s, with 7 years guarantee. Needles for ' Singer,' 'Davey,' ' Wertheim,' 'Davis,'' New Home,' etc., all at 6d per dozen. I make a specialty of CARPENTER'S TOOLS, and keep the greatest variety ,'at the lowest prices in Ashbuvton. .1,1.1 *Q|* The P. oples' Ironmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. I Pure TEAS of FINEST Quality! ! I-— . = I These Teas are blends of absolutely the I FINEST TEAS PROCURABLE. I $W? Brand i I\J fir BM I Each Brand is oi a different character and I I flavour but of FINEST Quality. | I %&£ Brand. Pure Ceylon I\J I 1 Ask your Grocer for these well-known I 1 Brands ol Teas and ... 1 1 ACCEPT NO OTHER. j ROYAL HOTEL, NOTICE ASHBURTON. , I V! R A. WHITAKER, late manager of —— | \'\ Ashburton Club, has entered into TO ANGLERS AND ALL INTERESTED. < possession of the above Hotel. { >*| LTJR New Season's Stock of Pishing -t-, c i. a ~™ T ,™-™™ Goods "just to hand ex s.s. " Whaka- Evorv comfort and convenience. , „„ T j ->j-.i ■*!•• -uvulj O<J-ULUIU tane from London. Rods, Reels, Minnows, t-.- i • tt *- 4- ivr s^^rfmPlTOr Traces, Casts, Plies. Gut, Minnow Trace and Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton River Worm WaderSj .^ et< - Being direct importers from the manu re i t V ±. 1 facturers. quality and prices cannot be Somerset Hotel, beaten. ! cTTTj-r-vrTvAr Ur P"ces defy competition. Goods at S ASHBUKIOJN. Dunedin or Christchurch prices. We ask _ you to ascertain our prices before pur rpHE llrst part of the above Hotel is now chasing elsewhere. 1 completed and ready to receive , It is fitted up with all the latest improve- HABDLEY BEOS. ments- TriM , f IMPORTERS & MANUFACTURERS, Every Bedroom has a Patent Ventilator. , Hot and cold water to Baths and Lava- ASQDuwon. tories. Hot and cold Shower Baths. Orders by post promptly attended to. Visitors can rely on receiving every '"".—. «~^ T „ ■«- ,, "^ /^TiT" CENTRAL HOTEL, '• vl HL © ASIIB ™ t : TAILORS. : W. H. DAEDIS _._ ... Proprietor. New BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and j —— : — Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. Fre^Stablin^ 8_246 fl ALMA'S STUDIO, ASHBURTON HOTEL saunders 1 buildings. J. MULLAN. Proprietor. ,  /CENTRALLY situated. Good aecomoda- HUK rurtraitUre, %^y tion for travellers. -*- _ - Wines Spirits and Ales of the best brands Landscape, only. Free stabling. s 287 And Enlargements. " CHARLES BEECH, TANCBED STREET, ASHBURTON. ■_-._' MODERATE CHARGES, MY TEA ROOM is centrally situated . and Hot Pies can bo had at any time. Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to tW?TT RT? WOW order. Small goods a specialty. Try Montgomerie's Malt Digestive Bread. My Own Make. 8 209 with the TVFYTQT^n Government Life Insurance — Department. Singing, Pian^S. Harmony m^AAAAA 11/TK J. GILLIES begs to inform the cLJ.'OUUjUUU i-?X Residents of Ashburton and District that he is prepared to receive Pupils for Ag } d been add d fco pu . . instruction m the above: subjects. |-J the Department. The system employed for Voice-Produc- l tion and Culture wilj. be Jtaljaji (Laraperti rp, •■.in v Method), and in Piano that of the Schumann X "IS IS me DOnUS I ear Conservatoire, Frankfort-d-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for the Examinations in And everyone now taking out a participa the Associated Board of the Royal Academy ting Policy will receive a substantial bonus and Royal College, London ; also for Trinity at the end of the year. College, London. Each Pupil's Term dates from the first J. H. RICHARDSON, lesson. Commissioner. Address :—Care Mrs Pilbrqw, Cameron ~ ~ ~ IT ' Street. 728 Smoke New Venus



, BUSINESS NOTICES. CLEARING SALE. ,: TREES : Giving up Business. THOS. SEALY, N URSERYMAN. TTAVING decided to relinquish the Nursery Business, the whole of the large and choice stock is offered at much reduced prices. The whole must be cleared before the end of the present season. ]A AAf| FRUIT TREES. Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach, Cherry, etc 10,000 Gooseberry and Currant, choice sorts 50,000 Macrocarpa 150,000 Larch 200,000 Pinus Insignia, one and two years 5,000 Walnuts and Chestnuts 10,000 Oregon Pine 120,000 Forest rees, all sorts l 15,000 Ornamental Trees and Shrubs 6,000 Roses, choicest kinds And many other varieties too numerous to mention. In lots at your own Prices. Large orders will be executed at a fraction of usual cost. The Nursery must be closed 30th Sept. next THOS. SEALY, Riverbank j 59 > WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. \ (Next Ashburton Club), -\7|7H OLE SALE and retail Tinware ¥T Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, I and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas - Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera l tive Association of Canter -1 bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVERT 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 1 properties for Sale by Private Treaty. [ Kyle District ... 1100 Acres 1 Mayfield ... 872 acres, leasehold ! Mayfield ..." 967 „ , Hackthorne ... 2440 „ ' Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ 1 Rangitata ... 650 „ ; Hinds ... 1800 „ 1 Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 „ ! Baling ... 595 „ Westerfield ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON Manager ; KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE WINDOWS OF ; STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, This Week. A GREAT Gathering of Good Guinea BOOTS for Men now showing. \ LONDON BUTCHERY TANCRED STREET. HAVING taken over the Business of the late Sam. E. Burnard, as from Ist July, instant, I beg to inform all my Friends, and Customers of the late Pro • prietor, that I will carry on the Butchery Business in above Premises, and trust the J support extended to me in the past will be continued. Quality and punctuality guaranteed. Families waited on Daily. W. H. ROBINSON. The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd , "O olicy Holders are hereby notified that Mb Henry Stephenson has been appointed Local Agent at Ash burton, vice Mr William Stonyer. » Tha Society is now issuing Policies con aining new and attractive features guaranteed bonuses, etc., full particulars of : which may be obtained on application to Henry Stephenson, Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. E. Walton, 7 110 District Manager, Christchurch. IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE You Require Itfmtto \ \ Never despair! The worst Cough or Cold will succumb to the influence of TUSSI CURA. Try it



BUSINESS NOTICES ' SPECIAL FOR THIS WEEK. HAVING made a Special Purchase of over 5000 yards of Lace in a great variety of designs and widths, we are now selling the|6ameat about half price. Also bargains in Lace Curtains. See the windows for this week at I ALCORN'S DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOT i HOUSE. Mount Somers Hotel. W. J. A: CLAY, Proprietor HAVING Purchased this well known Hotel, I am now prepared to receive Visitors and the General Public. Best Accommodation. Every attention given. Only the Best Brands of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. 8 57 Special Notice. "\\T ANTED all about to Plant this Season to inspect my Stock of over 250,000 J Fruit and Forest Trees and Shrubs, Before Purchasing elsewhere. All wel grown and will be sure to give satisfac tion. NO EASONABLE OFFER REFUSED JAS. PORTER, Clifton Nursery, Allenton, Ashburton 7 2 The Poultry Industry. INDIAN Game and Dorking Cross, pro nounced by the Government Expert the best for the London Market. Indian Game Cockerels and Dorking Hens ipure-1 bred) For Sale. H. G. BERRYMAN, 8 S7 Ashburton TO SHEEPOWNERS. GOOD PRICES ASSURED. I 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 j just consign Matson's, Addington. The firm svill 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 Belfabt, and on receipt of Weights will sell forward or ship as Clients may desire. Prompt Payments. Consign MATSON'S, Addington. To Those Who Have Landed ■ Property to Sell. Send Particulars of your Properties to H. MATSON AND CO. The Firm is recognised as the greatest medium of exchange in Canterbury, and Buyers from all parts are constantly en quiring and making inquiries from them. During the past six months the firm have been instrumental in selling no less than SIX good-sized Pioperties south of Rangi tata. They are always willing to receive particulars through any local Agent, and to work in conjunction with them, which must < be to the benefit of the owner. They ad- | vertise all Properties in their Quarterly Review, which is circulated throughout the world. They advertise likely Properties in their regular column, free of cost to Owners, and other charges are on the lowest scale. If you have a place for sale, avail yourself of their services. It cofts 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. Wanted Known. QECOND TO NONE Water Race Cleaner O can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Race, according to order. F. W. PAGE, 12i Chertsey. 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. LAST FEW DAYS. TT|URING the progress of Stock-taking, we have thrown out a large quantity of REMNANTS and ODDMENTS, in all Departments. These, during the few remaining days of our annual Sale, MUST BE CLEARED OUT, REGARDLESS OF COST OR VALUE. Call and Inspect them. ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO. WHY are the people after the Coro nation better off than the King? Because the people get a Sovereign while : the Kin" 1 only gets a Crown, and it takes a ( crown to buy one bottle of PLANTEKOA, I I while a sovereign will buy four bottles, and ! 1 a large box of PLANTEKOA Ointment iv " the bargain.



BUSINESS NOTICED. ■OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. J. SEALY & CO. NEW SEEDS, NEW SEEDS. t ~\J£r® keg to intimate to ou numerous patrons, that our stock of new season's seeds has arrived, in fine order, from the far-famed house of Carter and Co., London and include Farm Seeds, • Vegetable Seeds, > Flower Seeds, in endless varieties, and garden requisites of every description. We are still to be found at Sealv's Corner. East Street. j. SEALY & CO. 7 131 , COALS! COALS! COALS MOUNT~SOMERS b NEW SEAM COAL L IS NOW IN THE MAEKET. THIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMEES COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, burns c with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. I THY IT ! TEY IT! TEY IT 8 To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somera Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. MRS J. LLOYD, i MUSIC SELLEE, &c. X> EGISTERED TEACHEE OF MUSIC, 0 Musical Instruments of every description. Latest Music by every mail. 3 Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's 1 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. -" FOE WATCHES, CLOCKS,', JEWELLEEY, SILVER AND ELECTEO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. mHEEE has been a lot of CUEIOSITY evinced about the EAEL that has been in Ashburton the last few days, and these are a 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 forlknowledge, ■' THE EAKL J- at present staying at MOEEOW, BASSETT c and C®. is a new up-to-date BICIGLE, Guaranteed, Fitted with Dunlop's Best Multiflex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and Bell Price :—£lo Cash. M. PRIEST, Manager t „.,._ _, The King is Crowned, But your soles are not all SOLED, and T. YOUN G, Ulster Cash Boot Shop, Tancred street, HAS not sold all hi 3 splendid stock of Boots and Shoes. He can still supply " all varieties at all prices, s Bespoke work and Eepairs made a I specialty. T. V 0 U N G, Cash Boot Depot, Tancred Street. ■ BAKER, BHuS. Compete irwri*iwliingf. UWD KB rA IS IS K. !■*. ST. GEOR 0 b JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats AEE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. , Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. ~ ~OT-*-^ y°u trie<* Mbllob's new Ameri i JLJ- can boots they are simply wonderful, '." there is nothing to equal them in Ashbiu> ' ton.



BUSINESS NOTICES. TEY H. P. MADDEN FOR Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, Genoa Cake, SuJtana Cake Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, Etc, Etc. A choice assortment always on hand. Paperhangings 2s 6d in the £ discount for Cask FOE ONE MONTH, AT J. L. HIGGS, Tancred Street. DICTURES Framed, Windows Glazed, Houses Painted and Decorated. Artistic Signs Painted. 'AETISTS' MATERIALS. NOTICE. ■T^TTE HAVE~ APPOINTED F. W. COX, Agent for Massey-Harris and Imperial Bicycles FOB ASHBURTON, RAKAIA, andj Surrounding Districts. Clients will receive every attention, and ME. COX will Collect all Monies due to us. CANADA CYCLE & MOTOR COY, LIMITED. Depot—East Street, Ashburton. WE have a few Dresses which we are* anxious to clear previous to opening our Spring Stock. Price is no object. The room is needed. See the windows at Mit chell & Turner's. -, ,t ANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grate*, ** a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. '. WANTED to sell, second-hand Colonial Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy terms; guaranteed in good working order. For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer ■ Implement Agent.  ANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's Bicycle, good as new, very, little* used; must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. MAKE no mistake, Mbllor's the shop where you get real good value, thousands of pairs Co pick from. 'j'HE up-to-date Boot Shop, Mbllob's 1 Zealandia Boob Store. This season's goods are magnificent, and well worth a trial. . i TRY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will save you time, money, and worry. It will make an old shirt look like new. Sold bj all the leading grocers. WANTED to Sell-Several good city and country Hotels. For 101 l particulars apply W. STONYER. WANTED KNOWN—That for Eeal Good Winter Boots and Shoes, afc Reasonable Prices, call at J. Moisos, 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.—Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton. PATTY Pan baking .'-powder,.- the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing- From all Grocers. WANTED Known— Besfc anummitaom Depot in. Ashburton is Habdlsy Bb*B. PATTY Pan baking powder wants om trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. TT 7 ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan * * Drill; guaranteed in good order,, low price. For particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot. PATTY Pan; baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin npHE Rapid Lightning Shirt Gloss—1&« _I_ only reliable shirt polish, in .the 'worid. It is used by all the leading laundress** im New Zealand. Try a tin, it will pay you,, Sold by all the leading grocers. SPRING Millinery.—A few veryichoices Paris models are now on view in-our showroom. Ladies to "just have a look" will be cordially welcomed at Mitchell <Ss Turner's. WHAT prize takers for pastry' tree, Patty Pan baking powder the great novelt ' ■ ' ' I SAY Friend : Where is the best, shop to buy a pair of Bootsj? Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get; good value at Mellor's. __________ I WILL not be responsible for the debts of my wife, after this date, unless con tracted in the purchase of PLANTBKOA Ointment and Soap, which I know she 1 cannot do without. She never suffers with chapped hands or rough skin now. mO Those about to marry, and to those X already married. Study economy bjp purchasing your furniture at W. & M. Baker's Warehouse, Havelock Street* Just received, a consignment 'ol WToKer Chairs in latest shapes and designs; also Bamboo Tables. In stock a^i kinds of bed steads and bedding; Suits, of drawing and dining-room furniture ma 3» to order at moderate prices. B.ast -workmanship and materials.