News in Brief.

"If you buy on Sunday you commit a crime against 40,000 shop assistants. Sup port Sunday rest." This placard has been posted on all tho blank walls in Vienna.

By direction of President Roosevelt, Mr Root, Secretary of War, has reduced the Army of the United States to' 66,497' men, being a reduction of 10,790.

Seventy thousand pounds is reported to have been lost, in three nights at baccarat by on« young nobleman to another at Budapest. Both are the sons of wealthy parents, but neither has an independent fortune. According to " Dagonefc," the "wordo the <Jay"is " strenuous." "You will find it," lie says, "everywhere in books, maga zines, leading articles, and obituary notices."

During the continuance of hostilities niue Boer and Free State leaders were killed and executed, one died of disease, seven were captured, and five surrendered; while six teen were in the field at the close of the war.

A man in Kentucky was asksd if he fought in the Civil War, and he said, "No I dul not/ " Then you were in the late war ?"^ " No." " You belong to some regiment of militia, or to some private military organi sation ? " " No." " Well, how then, if I ask, did you get your title of colonel ?" " Oh," said he, " I married the widow of Colonel Knox."

An application by the Manchester Corpo ration for powers to borrow £281,0u0 for the purchase of Heaton Park from Earl of Wilton has been sanctioned by the Local Government Board.

London " Punch " is to have a rival. The former publisher of an important Lon don evening newspaper has the managing arrangements in hitnd.

The Rev Harry Wilson, Vicar of St Augustine's Stepney, London, held a ser vice recently, when he administered a Coro nation Vow " to about 250 people.^ The vow in reality a promise of total abstinence over the Coronation time. A similar ser vice is to be held again next Monday.

Ten years ago a baker in Lincolnshire died, and the estate yielded only 6s 7d in the pound to creditors. Two daughters, who succeeded to the business, determined to pay everyone of them in full, and have self appointed task. The gratified creditors have given them £60 as a testimonial in recognition of their high sense of commer cial honour.

A gentleman largely interested in pas toral property in the drought ar<>a of Aus tralia, writing to a correspondent in Dunedin (says the " Otago Daily Times "), refers to the discussion on the subject of the refusal of the Federal Government to reduce the duty on New Zealand and other foreign grown produce. He says that while doing this the Commonwealth Government has done something very much better for the farming industry by reduc ing the railway freights on fodder by 75 per cent. Looking at the high prices pre vailing in New Zealand, which imply a very small surplus, if any, and the very high cost of delivering New Zealand produce in Australia, it is pretty evident that tho measures taken by the Federal Govern ment are quite as effectual as a mere reduction of duty.

A huge boiler, weighing 26 tons, arrived at Peterborough lately from Oldbury, having been, brought all the way by road, drawn by a traction-engine. It; was in tended for the electric-light station, which is approached by a narrow entrance that left only an inch to spare between the pon derous boiler and tho buildings on either side, but so well was the passage negotiated that not a mark was left on the buildings.'

Some 15 years ago (the Kawhia' corres pondent of the Auckland "Star" writes) a showman toured New Zealand, with three alleged pygmies-a father, hi 3 wife, and son. The father and mother died at Pal merston, and now the sou is at Kawhia alone. He is a.hard working, very smart, intelligent little fellow, about'3s, and stand ing about 3ft LOin. He ia very anxious to get back to his native country, beicg in a state of poverty ; and if this should meet the eye oi' anyone going to the Cape who would lika a good hundy servant, the little fellow would be very grateful to give his services for a passage.

Don't Leave the Town.

PLENTY OF PROOF RIGHT HERE IN

ASHBURTON,

Claim is one thing, proof another. Columbus claimed the world was round. Did people believe it ? Not until he proved

it. Unproven claims have made the people

sceptics. Every claim made for the "Little Con queror " is proven.

Proven in Ashbutton by local experience.

Here is one case from the many we have

Mr F. N. Black, Peter St, this town, says : " Years ago I wrenched by back, lifting a bag of wheat, and I've had pains at the bottom of the spine ever since. These pains were pretty severe on occasions. When shearing I would feel them terribly, and I got that way that I could not do that kind of work. From the back the pains went down my legs and I suffered a good deal in that way. I was often trying dif ferent sorts of medicine without much guecess. Three months ago I noticed that Doan's Backache Ffidney Pills were being advertised, and as these pills were recom menledfor backache I got a supply at the Ashburton Drug Co's in East Street. lam very glad I did so, as they gave me splendid ease of the pains and also of the sciatica, I did not continue using them as I should have done, but that is my fault; the pills acted up to what they are said to be." Do not be satisfied with any imitation of Doan's Pills. You want the remedy which helped Mr Black, therefore refuse any imi tation or substitute.

Doan's backache kidney pills are sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 3s per box (six boxes 16s 6d), or will be posted on receipt of price by the proprietors, Foster, McClellan Co., 76 Pitt Sbreet, Syd ney, N.S.W. But be sure they are Doan's.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: MONDAY, JULY 2 g, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas HawcoXi. for the Proprietor, Robebt Brll, *t hi» , Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbw> ton. MONDAY, July 28,1902.



I It is only on the us© of Wolfe's j § Schnapps that it ought to ba ? 1 ¥ou be tfye judge, I Every bottle of Wolfe's Schnapps 1 contains -an honest preparation -I of Juniper Berries and select I If you need a stimulant that will I brace, a tired body or clear a 1 tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS—not a false stimulant but a builder up of vital forces. Better not take anything than accept a substitute Tor this sterl •\ ing old tonic. Imitations are put - out for one purpose only—to make big profits—they are absolutely worthless. fßuyWdok SBoffles 1 Look for the name, and accept ] I only bottles with the signature of | I Udolpho Wolfe on the label. T. Bullock. FOR SALE. IVBUOVEiJ Farmß and other Properties aa? ollows, viz: — 447 Acres, with extensive improvements, good for all-round Farming. 283 Acres, light land, Westerfield Survey District 108 Acres, near Mount Somers 1200 Acres, sheep country, together with farm house and other improvements. 76 Acres, together with Dwelling, etc., near Winslow 179 Acres, improved Farm, together with j buildings, Lowcliffe, j And ofcher Farm Properties. COTTAGES, Etc.. FOR SALE. £ Acre, together with 5 roomed Cottage etc,Netherby. Price i 135, 4 Boomed Cottage, together with 29 perches good land, Hampstead, at reduced price, viz. J2165 2 Acres, together with Dwelling House, Stable, Shed, etc., Allenton, near the Woollen Factory 3$ Acres. Tinwald, together with good Dwelling House and other improve ments. £ Acre, Hampatead, together with ' - Cottage, small Stable, etc., price £125 Also good Building Sites, viz— T.S. 419, i Acre, Moore Street; first-class land: nice site for a house. Price .£65 T.S. SlB, i Acre, Aitken Street Also,- Building Allotments for Sale in the Townships of Tinwald, Rakaia s Winslow and Wheatstone, and a number in Allenton .-District; near the Woollen Factory; To Let—Small Shop and Office in the •c Arcade To Let, at alow rental, Shop and premises Triangle Buildings, near the Post ...._ Office and Railway Station. To'Lst -Dwelling of 6 rooms, Charles Street, Allenton, near the Woollen Factory List of Properties may be seen at my Office, where full particulars can be . obtained. T. BULLOCK ~ ""toTetT" ~ Commodious House, containing sixteen rooms with all conveniences; well situated in Tailored Street. For further particulars apply to I T, BULLOCK "~ ~TO LKT, SIX Roomed dwelling house, with de tached Washhouse, etc, front ing Waka nui Road, just over East Belt. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. THAT valuable Town Section No. 202, containing $ acre, corner of Park and Havelock Streets, adjoining Dr ,Hunter,s property. "Nice site for private residence " ' Liberal terms. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE Fairton. BUILDING- Site, being Lot 81, contain ing i-Acre. T. BULLOCK. MONEY. TO Lend on approved freehold securities, the following soms awaiting invest ment, viz:—£4oo, .£6OO, £800, £125, £12CO £600, £150, £125, £1500, and JB2OO. Apply to • t. bullock.^ """ to"let~at"a low rental. SHOP and Premises corner of Cass Street, and Wakanui Road, leading to Post Office and Railway Station, at present occupied by Moriarty Bros. Possession can be given next week. T. BULLOCK. *'OB SALE, HAMPSTEAD, 2 ACRES very good land, fronting Cam-, bridge Street, on which is erected a dwelling house of 5 rooms, conservatory, and scullery, detached washhouse and dairy, also commodious shed, stable, •workshop, etc The house is surrounded by garden | ■with macrocarpa fences; orchard at back. Inspection invited. For terms and full particulars apply to j T. BULLOCK, Agent. TINWALD . TO LET /COTTAGE, together with small stable V; and shed, situated at corner of Archi bald and Agnes Streets. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low, rental—-Small Cottage in Grey Street. T. BULLOCK. 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. la stock all kinds of bed steads and bedding; Suits of drawing and dining-room furniture mad* to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. WHAT prize takers for pastry use. Patty Pan baking powder, the great povelty



The Cup 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 Bros, 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 nothingl better to be had Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are a safe and sure remedy, in Is boxes; sold everywhere THE GREAT THROAT AND LUNG CURE.



Tussicura.



Tha true secret of health lies in the pre vention of disease, and for this reasoa a medicine which not only cures complaints, but prevents the development of more uerious trouble, possesses a special value. Of all such Remedies TUSSICURA. takes pre-eminence, and the phenomenal success it has p.chieved more than justifies its claim to support"'. No matter how severe a Cough or Cold may be, a dnsa of this wonderful preparation will give instant and permanent relief, aching as it does upon the organs affected and rendering capable of doing the work ordained to them by Nature. It should be remembered that TUSSICURA is jn no sense a " quack " medicine, but is tho inveafcipn of an experienced pharmacist, who has giyen special attention to the study of the throat, lunu;s, and bronchial tubes. A single trial is sufficient to proye its effi cacy, and those who are suffering from any of the complaints which this mixture pro fesses to cure should not neglect to try it. 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,



5 iSW^SKf^^ 'Colds often hang on. -; irV §ii[ /ill ou try tuis tlain °anii i m. i flfffm pi that thing, every kind \ W' HHH W' °*" k°me reme<iy an(i | J fgffii W cheap cough mixtures, | |l|ifl JP ailu yet your cold con \ flj||l p tinues.to hang on. < i' Ipiii If You must not deal | f & <jsp|i X lightly with these old f J^£. *fi $ colds. You must gsfc §?\nl§t p^soon as possible. You € 1 i§|§3 * must ta^e something to m I§P'" reak their hold. soothes irritable throats, heals inflamed bronchial tubes, and quiets congestion in the lungs. This is why it so quickly controls these old coughs and pre* vents pneumonia and consumption. "I was troubled with a very hard cough which I could not get rid of. When I read of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral I sent to Johannesburg and procured a bottle. It completely cured me, and I have many comrades here who have had hard coughs cured in tho same way." _Wm. Sessions, Company C, Second Royal Berks. Reg., Nel's Spruit, Transvaal, S. Africa. There are many substitutes and imi tations. Beware of them! Be sure you get Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Two sizes. Large and small bottles. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., U.S.A. BUSINESS NOTICES. HAVE 10 U SEKN THOSE NICE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHS STOCK IS GIVING AWAY ? YOU get one with every cash purchase of 12s 6d. They're honestly worth 2s 6d eaoh, and you get them for nothing. CAPITAL PLACE THAT BLUE BOOT STORE. Wonderful how it's becoming a household word throughout the county of late. Note Addbbss — -I). STOCK'S , BLUE BOOT 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. IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE I I I I You Hecmire JmWv i. f PEACE DECLARED. Tt 1 OT so with you, because your system • ■'* 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, Tancred street. ! jTTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE.] M rs 'Johnston. Havblock Street. HALMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. TO OR Portraiture Landscape, And Enlargements. MODERATE CHARGES. NOTICE, VST E HAVE APPOINTED F, W. COX, Agent f;.r MUM<Y-HARBXS and I3iPiSBI.\L 15KY0ES FOR ASHBURTON, RAKAIA, and SurrouncPng Districts C un« "*iU receive evrrv attention, and MR L'OX will Oollr.au *!! Monies due to v-» CANADA CYCLE & MOTQh COY LIMITED Depot?—Easf S r-f", Arbbiirton Support Local Industry, S&VB 2^ol' OJ", And*. Ensure a Comfortable Fireside j by using i Mount Somers Coal. ifyjOTOT SOMERS GOAL IS THE Best and the Cheapest Household Coal, bar none, of all the Coala found on the Eastern divide of the Middle Island. JOSHUA TUCKER.



BUSINESS NOTICES. NEW SEEDS, NEW SEEDS. WE beg to intimate to our numerous patrons, that our stock of new season's 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, andjjgarden requisites of every description. We are still to be found at Sealy's Corner. East Street. J. SEALY & CO. 7 131 ~CLARIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tancbed Street, Ashbubton. OEST accommodation and attention for a Town and Country visitors. ■ Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse Clipping done. , Pi P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 J W. MALCOLMSON, ' FARMERS 1 AGENT, AECADE, ASHBUETON. I AM A BUYER OF MEAT iT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & PEAS, Dn Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations. • Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188 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. mHERE has been a lot of CURIOSITY evinced about the EARL that has been in Ashburton 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,for knowledge^ THE EAKL at present staying tit MORROW, BASSETT and Ci». ia a new up-to-date BICYCLE, Guaranteed, Fitted with Dunlop's Best Multiflex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and Bell. Price ;—£lo Gash. M. PRIEST, Manager £5 REWARD. THE above sum, more or less, according to circumstances, will be the gain of any person or persons who, in the want of any requirements in either the Cabinet making or Upholstery lines, will pay a visit to Moriaety Beos. establishment, opposite C. Baker's, Wakanui Road. NOTICE. A NY person or persons found trespassing on the Riversdale Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. 5307 W. S. STRANGE. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &o. "O EGISTERED TEACHER OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. Latest Musio by every mail. Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's Sewing Machines. The Latest and Best. The only Sewing Machine that doea not fail in any point. Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. TANCEED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist. Have You Heard the Latest ? "TKTOU can obtain in any quantities, from 1 cwt. to a ton, WESTPORT, C NEWCASTLE, ) Coal always and j on hand. MOUNT SOMERS C WESTPORT and NEWCASTLE SLACK also FIREWOOD, In Stock at Argyle Bros. Havelock Street. CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd. Antigua Street, Christchurch. /CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES %U AND STOUT. Foety Peize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 1 134



I- BUSINESS NOTICES. ■ 1 ~77T ~~ " The" Clothing j In Havelock St., ' I The piace y ou ALCORN'S *"- "" the Fitu Brand J hear so much Drapery> clothißg & BoQt _^ b°Ut *"«• ; Clothing from. News of the Sale too Good not to Tell White Kaiapoi Blankets are selling quickly quickly at 14s 6d, 19s 6d, and 23s 6d. They are good blankets for the cold weather at low prices. ■• The following Sale Prices will also repay inspection MEN'S Kaiapoi Tweed Suits 22s 6d, 27s 6d, 35s fid, Men's Flannel Undershirts 2s lid. Wool Eibbed Pants 3s 9d, Men's Heavy Wollen Bibbed Sox 9d per pair. LADIES' Fashionable Jackets 8s 6d, 10s 6d and 21s 6d, Ladies' Tailor Made Costumes 21s 6d, 27s 6d, 32b 6d. Ladies' Millinery trimmed free of charge. All Shapes and Trimmings about half price. Ladies' Aprons from lOd each. Over 40 patterns in Blousing Flannelettes from fid a yard. See these beautiful goods .it mam mp, BARDLEY BROS., Plumbers, Ironmongers, and Tinsmiths Our Season's Stock of GUNS, CARTRIDGES, AND GUN FITTINGS Is to Hand; and Our GUNSMITHING, ENGINEERING, and BRAZING DEPARTMENT is in the hands of a Certificated Engineer, therefore all work will be carried out on latest scientific lines, and guaranteed. ' \ Wo hold a large stock of Windmills, Tanks, Baths, Force and Lift Pumps, Sinks, Lavatory Basins, High Pleasure Boilers, etc., and make Hot and Cold Water and Sanitary Work a Specialty t Spouting, Ridging, and all classes of Tin and Iron Goods Manufactured. Pipe Wells Driven, Pumps, Hydraulic Rams, Windmills and Water Wheels fixed and supplied. A Staff of Competent Workmen always available for all classes of Plumbing work in r any part of the county. HARDLEY BROS., $ e« Plumbers and Sanitary Engineers, East Street. ANOTHER PAYMENT SHORTLY DUE BY US TO M R T URN ER. ; WE ADMIT WE ARE IN THE PAN BUT WE] ARE NOT TET IN THE FIRE Hurry along with your Investments and secure the Dividends we are paying in value at our : : clearance sale, m tchell &. turner. "painting, glazing, house decorating, sign-writing.



I WH. COLLINS'AND Painters, East Street, Ashburton," are making a • Specialty of their Painting, Glazing, House Decorating, Papering, Graining, and Sign-writing Department. Every effort is being made to keej? up to date in every respect, and the Prices axe Right. > Competent workmen only are [employed, and prices and any information can be had for the asking. fc£fiHU£t-^ "j[XMWgyiigTE«a«^ ill III! I MUM »>' it HUM iWI I i HIMHI'I W ■'ITITIiBI""Tm ITlinrTWl~mll■!■! I - SEWING MACHINES. —o— I am sole Agent for the celebrated " DAVEY " Machines for Ashburton County. They are the cheapest and best in the market. I challenge all competitors—as regards price and working.—l 2 months' guarantee with each machine, HAND Machines .£3 108} Treadle machines £Q 10s, £7, £ilOs, £8, £8 10s. AH these machines have latest improvements up-to-date. ALSO, I call attention to my large stock of Farming and Carpenter's Tools—including Spades, Forks, Martin's and other Gorsß Knives—Garden Rak.es, Hoes, Etc. All at Bedrock Prices G. MEDDINS, The People's'lronmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. UIN D R VI I, L & 0 0 'S.i GENUINE SALE BEGINS ON SATURDAY, 19TH. See our Windows and Sale Prices for Fancy Goods and Furniture. Hundreds of Vases at Half Price. Oilcloth, 2 yards wide, usual price 2s 9d, now 2s 3d Linoleum, 2 yards wide, usual price 5s 6d now 4s 9d And in all widths at reduced prices. HEARTH RUGS. 2s 3d now la 9d, 10s 6d reduced to 9s 3d, 21s now 18s 3s 6d „ 3s 16s 6d „ 14s 25s  21s 6s 6d if 5s 9d, 18s 6d „ 15s 6d (We have just bought a big Job Lot of Art Serge for Curtains, etc.) Usual Price 3s, sale price is gd per yard. i Drawing Room Suites in rich Tapestry and Plush. Usual price £10 do. .£lO 10s do. £13 ? Sale Price £7 10 a do. ,£9 do. £11 10s ! Dining Room Suites in Leather. Usual Price .£9 do. .£l4 Sale Price .£8 10s do. £11 15s Pall sized Iron Bedsteads 45s now 40s, full sized Brass Rail Bedsteads 55s now 47s 6d, ' Also Bedstead, complete with best Wire Mattress, good top Mattress, Bolster and 1 two Pillows £3 19s 6d. . > CHAIRS OF- ALL KINDS REDUCED TO SALE PRICES. PLEASE NOTE.—"We are Manufacturers with 20 " years experience, also direct Importers. We buy as cheap as any House in New Zealand and sell as cheap or cheaper, as our expenses are light and we understand the work ourselves. Now remember the 19fch For Undrill & Co's Great Sale.



BUSINESS NOTICES. LONDON BUTCHERY TANCRED STREET. HAVING taken over the Business of | the late Sam. E. Burnard, as from i, 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 I'reiirises, and trust the support extended to me in the past will be continued. Quality and punctuality guaranteed. Families waited on Daily. W. H, EOBINSON. 7 29 TO SHEEPOWNERS. GOOD PRICES ASSURED. HMATSON AND Co., beg to inform • holders of Sheep and Lambs that should they be iooking for a Market and decide to try Addingrton, 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. I Send Particulars of your Properties to H. MATSON AND CO. i The Firm is recognised as the greatest ! medium of exchange in Canterbury, and Buyer3from all parts are constantly en quiring and making inquiries from them. [ During the past six months the firm have j been instrumental in selling no less than SIX good-sized Properties 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. Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed .. £17,000000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James P. Ip c . # .■ Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. 6_23 H. HoSfERST, "OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnetc Street. ' Money to lend on freehold security. Yf^HH <j '^ ca cq 1 o WM. SPARROW, Corner of East and Moore Streets. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON". (Next Ashburton Club), TXTH OLE SALE and retail Tinware YV Manufacturer, Etc, Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. TRY the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers. , __^ WANTED, AGENTS. Wanted—Agents. AQ TO take* down orders on a New ob *w Article, suitable, agreeable, and use ful to all (work permanently or in spare time.) Agents wanted in every district and colony. Enclose envelope for particu lars. Address: ' Wanted, Box976,Sydney,N.S.W. 6 304 I SAY Friend: Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Boots ? Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get good value at Mellor's. PATTY Pan baking powder isihe great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. TIME and Tide Wait for No Man.—The date of another payment to Mb Tue neb, on account of the Stock taken over from him, is getting very close. The bigger the parcel you buy at our Cleaning up Sale, the more money you save and the more you help us.—Mitchell and Turner WANTED-Farmers and Employers requiring Married Couples, Plough i 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 TRY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will save you time, money, and worry. It will make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. THE Eapid Lightning Shirt Gloss—the j only reliable shirt polish in the world. It is used by all the leading laundresses in New Zealand. Try a tin, it will pay you. Sold by all the leading grocers.



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 acres, leasehold Mayfieid ... 967 „ Hackthorne ...' 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Rangitata ... 650 „' ; Hinds >. ... 1800, „ Hinds , ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 600 „ Coldstream ... 350 „ ; Ealing ... 595 „ Westerfield ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ I Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON, Manager " INSURE NO W WITH THE , Government Life Insurance Department. £1600,000 I T AS already been added to Policies in LX 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. TT 7 ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan V* Drill; guaranteed in good order, - low price. For particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot: WANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's Bicycle, good as new, very little used; must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. V|7 ANTED to sell, second-hand ■Colonial t » Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy, terms; guaranteed in good working order. For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer, Implement Agent. WANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grate; a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tattered Street. nnHE Genuine Silent Primus Cooking ■ JL Stove 14s 6d, uses ordinary kerosene } also Primus Hot Plate lfa 6d, and Primus Iron Heater, 3b 6d.—Cabsok & Co.  '„ J L.BIGGS Painter, Glazier, Paperhanger, and Sign writer Wall Paper, Scrim, Oils, Paints, Glass, etc., in Stock. TIT AVING taken over the Picture Fram n ing Plant and Stock of Mr J. Wright I am now prepared to receive orders for Picture Framing at lowest prices. J; 1,... HIGrGrS, Tanored Street. LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.C.S.M. Certificated and Registered Teacher, ' STUDENTS prepared for any Musical Examination held in New Zealand. All branches of Music taught. Candidates presented at Examinations, 137; average marks gained, 94 per cent. BAKER BROS. Complete ITurnisliiiijjj.. XJ !N D KlFfc r J%JRL JEK. S». , FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS!, JEWELLERY, SILVEE AND ELECTKO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, . GO TO G. JESSON, Praotical Watchmaker aud Jaweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. . —Repairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally ' dealt with. "GLNTUIVia Try Our CHESTERFIELDS S s Or Xhree-qiialrter "l Overcoats. <? MeJDONAILJD &, CO. Tailobs THOMAS LINTERN. BEGS to announce that he has. teken over the ALFOKD FOREST HOTEL, And will be glad to see old Friends and Visitors. Only best Brands of Wines, Alee, and Spirits stocked. Good Table. Good attendance.