CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association-—Hy Eleofric Telegraph—Copy right. Libel Action , London, Doc. 11 The Hon. B. Lefroy, Agent-General fur Western Australia, who was sued by Mr Allcofct for libel in alleging that plain tiff's red gum blocks were practically useless for paving, has expressed regret for his statement, and admitted that he is unable to substantiate his allegations. Terms havo accordingly been arranged, and the case has been settled. Contract Immigrants London, Doc. 12 In connection with the refusal of the Federal authorities to admit a number of hatters who recently arrived in Sydney under contract, the " St. James' Gazette" commenting on the incident, questions the ultimate wisdom of Australia's exclusive conduct respecting contract immigrants. ,As Australia is no longer an outlet for British industry, it adds that Bri tishers must turn in other directions. Fortunately there was no lack of territory or welcome elsewhere. | Mr Chamberlain j The cruiser Good Hope passed Perim on I Thursday. 9 Acquitted M. Keever was acquitted on 'the charge of murdering John Kensit. The French Navy Paris, Dec. 12. The Minister of Marino intends to restore tho Mediterranean squadron on a vvar footing. Lord Milner and the Transvaal Capetown, Dec 12 Lord Milner, speaking at a banquet at Kiinberley, referred to the enormous void Mr Riiodes's death had created, and if the South African States would only agree upon numerous and great intercolonial questions they were capable of settlement, tqe Transvaal would be able to offer the greatest advantages, but needed the greatest measure of relief. The Boer Delegates.

Brisbane, Dec. 12 I The Boer agricultural delegates, after visiting the other States;''proceed to New ! Zealand. They stated that their idea is to buy stock here to replenish the Boer farms. Acquitted. Adelaide, Dec. J2. Martin has been acquitted of the, murder of his wife at Dublin. He made a lengthy statement, in proof .of the shooting being accidental.

Trouble, in New Guinea.

United Press Association —By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, Dec. 12 Burns; Philp, and Go's manager at New Guinea states that the white population is gradually decreasing. Everything is un settled, and there will be no improvement till the attitude of the Commonwealth is known. Most of those who have gone into small land speculations have abandoned them.

Canadian Products.

SHIPMENTS TO AUSTRALIA. Brisbane, December 12 The Miowera brought a hundred tons of frozen pork, shipped by the Columbia Cold Storage Company and Armour Company. Canadian files state that they are initial shipments, but storage compacts, represen tative of Australia, have sent orders ahead for similar quantities for the next four months. A steamer sailing in December takes seventy ton 3of frozen meat and a compact has also been arranged to forward shipments of grain, frozen salmon, and Canadian butter. Ifc intends to charter a ship to carry 2500 tons of wheat.

The Trouble with Vene zuela.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright New Yqkk, Dgc 11 President Castro, in an insolent mani festo, alleges that all the Venezuelan States are rallying to the defence. Three of the captured Venezuelan ships have been sunk, and the fourth is claimed as belonging to France. One hundred and thirty German sailors were 1-mded at La Guayra, and rescued three English directors of the Harbour Company. A British detachment landed, and removed the Vice-Consul and his family. All the Brifcishors and Germans arrested at Guayra have been liberated.. Two thousand troops, under the Minister of War, have arrived. President Castro is sending other reinforcements. American newspapers adopt a very hos tile attitude towards President Castro. Diplomatists in Washington consider that the arrests made after the Britishers and Germans were under American protec tion are equivalent to an act of war. German newspapers rejoice at the solid arity of the Allies in enforcing the treaty rights. Jfpw York. Doc. 12 Senator Cullom, chairman of the Foreign Committee in the Senate, thinks that the attacks on helpless Venezuela are wrong. He fears President Castro may create a situation entangling the United States with the foreign Powers. The " New York Times " and " Tribune " do not protest to use force, for fear that in moving the event may hurry the Powers from going farther than iheir announced intention. The sinking of the Venezuela warships has ere-ited a bad impression in America, and there is a general disposition to attribute tho punitive character of the proceedings to Germany. London, Dec 12 In the House of Commons Viscount Cranborne, in reply to a vjuestion, stated that the German commodore sank two Venezuelan prizes.

CRICKET.

I United Press Association—By Eldctric Telegraph - Copyright Sydney, Dec. 12 The cricket match, New South Wales Thirteen v the Australian Eleven was com menced in fine weather with a difficult wicket. The attendance was poor. The Thirteen were disposed of for 227 runs. The chief scores were —Mackay 37, Dia mond 34, Hicksou not out 68, The most successful bowlers were—Trumper 3 wickets for 13 runs, Saunders 3 for 38, Armstrong 2 for 18, Hopkins 2 for 29.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox for the Proprietor, Eobket Bkll, afe his Printing Office, Burnett Street;, Ashbur ton. SATUSDAST, December 13, 1903,



"LRoughed It" Many of us have to work hard all day long. We cannot care for ourselves as we would. No -wonder our blood gets out of order, becomes thin and impure. This produces boils, eruptions, nervous ness, indigestion, and great weakness. Wfiir^iii'ii 111 IK *If III! "We hare this photograph and letter from Mr. Jolia llafner, of "Wag-g-.a VTag-gn, Knv South Wales. Kcad caret*iiily whn t "he says : " I have routed it a. rrcat deal, mining, forking in storms, cx-po.icd to the he.it, and have often had poor food. My blood fre quently becomes impure and I have eruptions, boils, and become generally run down. But Ayer's Sar3aparilla takes hold of me every time, makes my blood paro and build 3ma right up." I There are many imitation " Sarsaparillas." Be sure you get Ayer's. Tafce Ayer's Pills with the Sarsaparilla. They aid in purifying thß blood; and they cure constipation and biliousness. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Aycr & Co., Lowell, Mass., U.S.A, Fred lander Bros Ltd. Y\J X nave for PRIVATE SALE— Several blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 acres to 40 acres.*: For full particulars apply to FEIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd. CHAFF. -OTANTED — OATSHEAF, for Imme diate Delivery. Friedlander Bros, Ltd. CHAFF. -■onr ANTED—One hundred ,Tons of Oat Straw Chaff. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. OFFICES TO LET. WE have conveniently situated Offices to Let, in West Street, at low rental. FBIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. BUSINESS NOTICES. • "TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mr s Johns to n; Have^ock Street. Strawberries & Cream at H- Bairstow's. JUST landed -Nice assortment of Choc olates in handbags, gloves, nnd other fanny boxes very suitable for Xinas presents, at tf. Bairstow's. We do all in our power to meet the requirements of our customers iv the dining j rooms, both by buying th* very best gcods and living bust possible attention. 12 31 TT. BAIESTOW. MORIARTY BROS., Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, etc., TANCRED STREET, ASHBUETON. abgyle' bsi TTTAVE on Sale at their Yards*, Havelook Street, the best I Coals and Firewood - | ON THE MAKKET, j A Trial Solicited. Orders Promptly attended to. SPECIAL to Buyers of Ready-made CLOTHING. •<" .. «r-:O;— "OEING considerably OVERSTOCKED IN ! Boys,' Youths' and Men's READY-MADE CLOTHING, WE WILL OFFER ' During DECEMBER the whole of our stock of these Goods, together with a number of lines IN Boots and Shoe 3, AT SPECIAL SALE PRICES. See our Door Display for Bargains ASH BURTON DRAPERY CO. IJurhott Street. IkeukTbuosT WSH to remind their Customers and the Public that they have removed feo their Shop opposite Mail Office and three doosa above their old place. KERB BROS, Burnett Street.



Sandeb 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 !• ucalypti Extracts, may not be mistaken for Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Euca lypti Extract, we state:—lt is proved by tests made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Griefswald )Pragsia), that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and othei substances adherent to primary distillation, will develop the curative.properties possessed by the plant. To .avoid the appalling consequences result ing from th application of substitutes, etc, iu'croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery, j internal inflammation, etc., insist on getting Sander, and Sons' Pure Volatile Eun/,. ltpti Extract and be safe. STANDISH AND PREECE, Photographers under the Eoyal patronage j of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio ! High Street, Chrisfcchurch.



j BUSINESS NOTICES I H. McSHERRY, "OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. Massey-Harris Bicycles TO THE FEONT AGAIN. A T the Invercargiil Sports, held on j3l. November 10th, they secured 1,2,3 in every event on the programme. This ia the greatest record in the Austra lasian Colonies, and was never known before. Call and inspect our latest Models, which are built for strength and speed. Bicycle Depot—EAST STREET. Agent~J. GORDON. ~~: NEW 'ARRIVALS : (By the Steamer Rangatira) WE have just received the first con- Rignme'nts of Drugs and Druggists Wares, carefully selected in London by Mr Cambridge. We are now using all new Drags for dispensing. Entrust us with your physician's prescriptions, we will dispense them,, with care and accuracy, using fresh and pure drugs in their com pounding. The Popular Vinegar Essence is again in futl supply, Is 6d for a gallon. ! Sponges.—The selection is the largest ■ and finest ever shown in Ashburfcon, prices ranging from Is to 28s each. This quality of sponge is always reserved for the Home j trade and seldom exported. ! Sparklet Bottles. — The new design, double size, with a syphon tap for drawing off small quantities of aerated water, also 5000 Sparklets and 500 packages of fruit j crystals for making delicious fruit drinks. Photographic Cameras. — The Little . Nipper No. 3, quarter plato, latest improve i inents, a really good snapshot Camera, , holds 12 plates, 10s. Fob the Babies.—Everything is Corona tion. Buy the baby a Coronation Dummy or Soother. Costs 9d. Far the best and lightest yet introduced. j For the Farmer and Cattle Owner.— j We have a useful assortment of instru j ments, such as gags and drenching bits for i giving medicines. Brobangs for choking, !' needles for wounds, enemas, etc. For the Ladies—(With apologies for i placing them last) we have received jby sb. Waimate, some of the prettiest j novelties to be found in London in per i fumery, brush ware, and articles for the Dressing Table and Bath Room. The Ashburton Drug Co., Ltd., J. M. CAMBRIDGE, 12 239 * Manager. To the Electors of Ash burton. Another Man in the field. | J. L. HIGGS, 1 PAINTER, i of Tancred Street, ! HAS decided to stand on the Liberal platform, and would solicit your support : and patronage in all branches of the | Painting and Decorating Trade. Pictures Framed, Sign-writing a specialty. | Call and see the latest in PAPERS. i 11. A. FLOWER, j Hairdresser and Tobacconist, ; EAST STREET. A' CHOICE Assortment of G.8.D., Loewe, and other makes of Pipes in stock. Cigarette Holders, Pouches, Pocket Knives, Hair Brushes and Combs, in endless varieties. Slazenger's Tennis Balls and ; Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, '. 15 for 6d. ' Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. I \ H. A. FLOWEXL (late F Clark's Tobacconist. j The Christmas & Holida Season j Picnic Parties Catered for as per Arrange ment. EFNE Assortment of Confectionery for the Christmas Season opened out. ! Eirthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. j Bread made by Montgomery's and Berma ; line process. | C. BEECH, Baker and Pastrycook, I TANCRED STREET. WANTED Known —That J Moison begs to apologise to the public for , I not advising them before this of the arrival j ' of his splendid assortment of Xinas Goods, i of varied shapes and styles in Boots and ! Shoes, that will surprise his new and old : customers. Discount for cash to all. In i th,o Working Department nothing but best . soli) leather used, and tanned to his order. : Best workmen kept. Anyone will tell you . that J.M. soils the best article and does tho ■ best work. Near Court House, East Street, j Ashburton. Christinas Presents. THOM Alf YOUNG, ULSTER BOOT DEPOT, WISHES to Thank his numerous Customers for their patronage during the Sale, and wishes them a Happy I Christmas and a prosperous New Year. - He wishes to intimate that each purchaser I will receive a beautiful Almanac for 1903. Three subjects to choose from. Address—Next to Bank of New Zealand, East Street, Ashburton ~ NOTICE '""" The Great Eugene Sandow IS COMING. ! I\TOW is the time to buy Developers ISS and Spring Grip Dumb-B,ell? at HARDLEY BROS. | WANTED KNOWN, "OASTEURISED Milk, Cream, and Sepa rator Butter from Melrose Dairy, Hamp stead, delivered fresh every day in town. ' My Dairy is always opon for inspection to the public. > JOHN OLSEN.



FARMS FARMS FARMS _J?ARMS I HAVE for Sale one of the best Dairy Farms in New Zealand, about 150 acres, watered with natural stream, near a Factory. In fact everthing is in its favour. A chance rarely met with. Must be sold. Good reasons given for selling. 314 Acres of Land. Good little farm, situated 14 miles from Ashburton. Low price and easy terms. t 10 Acres (999 years lease). Good house, nice garden. Situated near Anama schoool. Anxious to sell. 150,75,120.40 Acres good land. Three miles from town; May be sold as a whole or separately. Owner willing to take a low I price and easy terms. I have also a number of other Farms and Town Properties on my books for sale.at j low prices. Having Money to Lend on First and i Second Mortgage, I can arrange excep tional terms for any of the above. ISIPLfsiENTS. One good second-hand Woods' Harvester and Binder. One McCormick's second hand. Both guaranteed. In good working order. To, be had at a bargain. I have the most up-to-date Farm Machi nery in the market. Kindly call at the Implement Depot, Tancred street, and inspect for yourselves. W. STONYER. _OK WILL buy you a sound second hand Bicycle at Q, H. Carson's, Eclipse Cycle Works.



BUSINES 8 NOTICES I m*l i EOR THE BOYS 1 /^^^S^^ FREE with Boy's Suit, a Good ■ f^m^m§oWi Pocket Knife, Pretty Tie, or numerous ■ other Presents I W^lliSf BOYS' Sailor Suits, 5s 6d, 7s Gd, to 13s 6d H » Hussar Suits, 7s 6d.to 16s 6d fl ' iMp&S&'^Ss „ Norfolk Suits, 9s 6d to 21a I YOUTHS'3-Garment Suits, 15s 6d to 42s 6d. I IiSIS "^ Exceptional Values - Represent" If 1 ai-CORiyc | m r**®* >CLOTHWGdBOaTHOUSE I WOOL. SEASON, 1902-3 "S^TE Shall be represented at the Christchurch and Timaru Auction'S.iles, and have made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent on to either Christchurch or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows — If intended for sale 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 Ashburton :—Friedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Eequisites, supplied at Lowest Rates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows :— Christchurch. Timaru. January 16th, 1903. | January 13th, 1903. February 19th, 1903. February 25th 1903. ! FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS TOR CHRISTMAS. ANDREWORR M Opening Up a Grand Selection of New Goods for the season) I" ATEST Fashions in Dresses Costumes, and Skirts. i JIJ 50 Dozen Ladies' Corsets P.D., C.8., W-B , and other makes I Ladies' Black Silk Capes, Jackets, &c New Laces, Insertions in Creme, Paris, and White Colours Ladies' Gloves in endless variety 50 Doz. Ladies' Lawn Pocket Handkerchiefs, lovely goods Ladies' Silk Underskirts, also Alpacas and Grass Cloth Fancy Goods, Belts Chataleine Bags, Picnic Baskets Dressing Cases, Hair Brushes, Combs, Purses, &c, &c. Millinery Department— Style and Fashion up-io-date. Dressmaking Department— Giving universal satisfaction. Fit and Style perfect. Having been appointed Sole Agent in Ashburton for the sale of ! " MODEL " Paper Patterns, manufactured in America from designs ! created by Parisian and American Artists, and sold in connection with j the New Idea Journal Large stocks to select from. j GENTS' SUITS made to measure. Prices and Fit guaran teed, all that can be desired, ANDRE W~OBII.



/ FOX WATCHES, * E.CLOCES;, JEWELLEET, i i SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, , SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, ' I GO TO | G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, BurnettStreet, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally 4ealt with, Newman's Livery Stables, . (Behind Somerset Hotel), Ashburton. J NEWMAN desires to thank his • Customers for their patronage in the past and to solicit a continuance of t^e same in the future. In order to keep pace with his growing business he has just had built several new vehicles. Horses and Traps always on hire. Best accommodation for visitors from town or country. Wedding and Picnic Parties catered for. Charges Moderate, J.NEWMAN, Proprietor. U 209 FOR 15s 1 dozen Cabinets ancl one Mato line Enlargement f^i AN BE OBTAINED 3TR0.&1 MITCHELL, PHOTOGRAPHER. Burnett St. ASHBURTON. Patronised by the Right Hon. R. J. Seddon Premier of New Zealand. Work guaranteed within a fortnight from date of return of Proofs. mOY Land at Strain's, Burnett Street



BUSINESS NOTICES. 1 '' /-MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony 1 ~|V/1~8 J. GILLIES - Voice Production and' JjA. Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10162 Only this season's Tweeds sold- JL AXJjO JUte • Street. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. "OEGISTERED TEACHER OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. Latest Music by every mail. Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's Sewing 1 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. TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist. GOLD MEDAL. The McCormick Reaper & Binder (LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) TTTAS again awarded the Gold Medal at the Christehurch Show, thus winning the highest honours given for Machinery two years in succession. The Excelsior Cultivator secured the Silver Medal. McCormick Daisy Reaper was Highly Commended. Morrow, Bassett AND CO.* j Wills Street, Ashburton. M. PRIEST, Manager New and Second-hand Furniture and Clothing. HAVING in stock a large assortment of new and second-hand Furniture of every description, Crockeryware and Clothing, the same is being sold at lowest prices. — Choice assortment of Toilet Ware just opened out. Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged. E. W. R~6iINSON. | TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10289 1 £.//.ofioWw&*s mk ESTABLISHED 1866, Johnson & Couzing, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHTJRCH. (Opposite J. Ballantyne and Co.) Sole Agents for E, H. Brown's Patent Horse Covwts, Requiring no Crupper. Tent, Tarpaulin, and Flag Makers. Oil skin Clothing Manufacturers, Canvas Ducks, Calicoes, Cricket Nets, Fishing Nets, and everything connected with the Trade. Wholesale and Retail. Tents, Marquees, Tarpaulins and Flags on Hire, Letters and Telegrams from Country cus tomers receive prompt attention. 12 40 The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. * Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, | West Street, Ashburton, EVEET description of Merchandise and Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. I Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public I Auction, i We have just received new season's | supply of WOOLPACKS (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 LFT V IS THE IL I BEST IS THE Qm A T) f^Tl BEST O 1-OLXtVyXI USE NO OTHER Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepeis throughout the colony. WISE Fathers and Mothers if you want to save money buy your Boys' and Girls' School Boots at Me blob's Zealandia Boot Store, j



BUSINESS NOTICES. ] NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGE NOT j COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND., \ LIMITED. j Capital subscribed ... J81.000,000 Paid and Called Up ... je200,000 ■ Reserve Fund ... ... .£32,500 nnHE above Company beg to notify to JL their Clients and the Public that it has been decided to add to their business a COMMISSION AND AUCTIONEERING DEPARTMENT, and will from the Ist October last be prepared to undertake Sales by Auction or Private Treaty of LAND, LIVE STOCK, WOOL, FROZEN MEAT, Etc., Placed in their hands for Sale The Department will be under the charge of Mr H. S. Bour/i, who will act as Auc tioneer, nnd 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. ASHBURTON. We have pleasure in notifying to our clients in the Ashburton district and the public that as from the 2nd December next Mr Bourn will attend at the Ashburton, Tinwald and Methven regular fixtures. We shall be pleased to receive entries from time to time for these sales. Arrangements have been made with Mr Alex. Hewson to receive particulars of stock for sale, and he will be in attendance at the yards on the morning of the Sales to receive stock. Particulars of business placed in his hands will have our prompt attention 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 MARKET or for shipment to London or elsewhere. G, F. MARTIN, Manager. H. S. BOURN, Auctioneer. WOOL SEASON 1902-3. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE and AGENCY COMPANY of N.Z., Ltd., having made 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, Co., Adding ton." Note—Wool for direct shipment consign, "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Lyttel ton." 11243 WOOL. WOOL. Christchurch Sale Bates. THIRD SALE—FRIDAY, January 16th, 1903 FOUETH SALE-THURSDAY, February 19th, 1003 H. MATSON & CO. /"\FFER their services to the Wool growers of the Ashburton County. They will make Cash Advances, free of Cora 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." 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 wants known to us. With our large connection extending over the whole of New Zealand We feel confident that we are in a position to effect many Sales Either to you or for you. We shall be pleased to receive consign ments of Stock at the Addington Market, and samples of Grain, during the coming season. Correspond with us. H. MATSON AND CO. 164, CASHEL STREET i Christchurch If you wish to obtain the 'BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere. "XTtTE have the pleasure \to notify our Clients that we are now in the position to supply them with these celebrated Fertilisers at— £4 12s 6d per ton on Trucks at Islington and Smithfield. Results Prove that they are the Best & Cheapest 'to use. QUALITY AND ANALYSIS REMAIN AS BEFORE.— — Islington Clients have won the Highest Honours at the Winter Shows' of the Agricultural and Associations for Roots and Grain exhibited at their Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions. NICOLL BROS. DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



I BUSINESS NOTICES. j WILLIAM R. HYDE, f BUENETT STEEET, ASHBUETON. (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhasger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Weilsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. STABLES, (Late MeConnelFs). Tancbed Stkbet, Ashbttrton. "OEST accommodation and attention to J3 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 JUST fancy Mellok is Selling his Boots and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. BAKER BROIS. Complete Furnishing^ To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S ' CANTERBURY Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) DIRECTORY, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL s APRIL 1903 : (SECOND YEAE OF PUBLICATION.) TT|EMY Bvo. size, containing over 1000 pages, together with numerous Maps, corrected to date, the whole handsomely bound in cloth, gilt lettered. Price, if ordered before publication, 10s 6d • „ After publication, 12s 6d. Stone, Son & Co. PEINTBES & PUBLISHEKS, Dunedin and Wellington. 10 293 COALS! COALS COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MAEEET. nnHIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every JL 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 with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TEY IT ! TRY IT ! TEY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. 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 mado to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials ST. GEOSGS JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats AEE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. IT PAYS, it pays to buy your Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Good Bluchers 5s lid JUST landed ex «• Delphic " and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we 'are offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Carson and Co . WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty HENEY GAENEE, late Woollen Hills, gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a trial. , 9 8 WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots and Shoes at Jas. Mellor's, Tancred Street. WANTED Known—That we are sole agents for the N.Z. Acetylene Gas lighting Company. Carbide quoted its. lib to 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylene lighting.—Hard ley Bros. 10102 IT is a well-known fact that Jas Mellor can give much better value in Boots and Shoes than any other Shop in Ashburton. SHEEP Shears! Sheep Shears':-X,U.S and 8.8.A., 3s 6d j Turkey and Wash ita Stones at pricos that cannot be beaten. —Hardley Bros. IF you want real good Boots" then try Mellob's, the cb«on<3st Shop in Ash burton. PATTY p^ n baking powder wants on trial without prejudieej two patty pans or nothing. ; WANTED KNOWN—Farmers' Good Shooter Boots only 10s 6d. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. , WHY not try Minor's Zealandia Boot Store for Boots and Shoes Great value at Mellor's. WANTED Known — Special Value in Boots and Shoes at Mellob's, I Zealandia Boot Store ■ CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henry Garner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. "OATTY Pan baking powder, the grea JL novelty, two patty tins for nothing From all Grocers.