PARLIAMENT.

I United Press Association—By Electric , Telegraph

Legislative Council

Wellington, August 15 Tho Council met at 2.30 p.m. j In answer to a question, the Hon. W. C. Walker said that the services of members 1 of the Permanent Artillery were legally ' availed of as gaol warders when necessity j of the State required. NEW BILLS. The Dunedin Town Belt Eoad Clo-ing, • Regulation of Christchurch District Drain age, Wellington Harbour Bonrd Etnpower i:ig, Chsistchurch Tramway District, Dil worth Trustees, University of Otago Em powering, and Masterton Trustees Empow ering Bills were received from the House and read a first time. The Council rose at 3.15 p.m.

House of Representatives.

WELLINGTON, August 15 The House rneb nt 2.30 p.m. THE BOER LEADERS. Mr Atkinson gave notice to ask the Acting Premier whether he will intimate to the Sec retary of State for the Colonies and to the Premier of this colony that the people of Few Zealand are in hearty accord with the ohivalous and hospitable treatment which is being accorded to the Boer leaders in the United Kingdom, and deeply regrets that a contrary opinion should have bean expressed by the Premier in London. ' ■■ FIKST READING. The Licensing Committee's Quorum Bill (Hon Major Steward) was introduced and read a first time. PETITION. The Public Petitions Comimfcteo reported on the petition of Dr Trnby K. King. Blen heim, who prayed for relief for wrongful re tirement from the public service. The Com mittee reported that the petition should be referred to the Government for favor able consideration. ! Sir William Russell urged this case upon the serious attention of the Govern ment, as it affected the whole of the public service. Sir J. G-. Ward said he would be very glad to give the fullest consideration to the j recommendations of the Committee. RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMITTEE The Joint Stock Committee recommends that the Land and Live Stock Anctions Bill be not proceeded with this session. The Goldfields and Mines Committee recommends that the State Coal Mines Act Amendment Bill be allowed to proceed as j printed. } QUESTIONS. J In reply to questions, Ministers stated j that it was not contemplated this session to j legislate in the direction of enabling j electors to express their opinion on the j question of Bible reading in schools ; that a \ Bill has been prepared providing for the direct eleotion of members of Hospital and Charitable Aid Boards, that the Education Department was preparing a book on health for use in public schools and in it the ques tion of temperance would be dealt with, and that in view of that publication it was not considered advisable or necessary, to ! print temperance wall sheets for schools ; that the Education Department had no information to show that any school had been closing owing to the adoption of the Public School Teachers' Salaries Act of last session; that a Bill was being considered with a view to extending the benefits of the Military Pensions Act to members of the Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Contingents ; that it was not considered likely the Imperial authorities would allow members of the Seventh Contingent to retain their | bandoliers as a memento of the Bothas- I berg fight; that the Government did uot | intend to gat Dr. Bakeweli, of Auckland, to I report on Lieutenant Callawny's cases, and ! that the Government would uphold tlm j health' officers in their diagnosis of the case- i The House rose at 5.30 p.m. 1 The House resumed at 7.30. j On the motion to go into Committee of j Supply, for further considerate >n of the j Estimates, j Mr Herries referred to tho proposed ! steaui service to South Africa, aucl the Blue ! Star Line contract. He had no wish to embarass the Government in the matter in | any way, but he must say their past actions had not been those of people who had the best interests of the colony at heart. He contended that if the Government had gone about the negotiations in a more business- i like way there would have been some dcS- j nite result. He complained tha f > the Go- j vernment had treated Mr Sleigh in a very easy going manner, and that the interests of the farmers had been materially affected j by the delay that had taken place. The j negotiations should have been broken off j so soon as it was found out that Mr Sleigh , was trying to float a company on the Lon- I $q» market on the strength of the con- t cessions he was supposed to get from the j New Zealand Government. ; Mr Tanner complained that the ex-| penditure by the Education Department, was rising by leaps and bounds, out of all j proportion to the number of children in our primary schools, and out of all proportion to the results obtained. This state of j affairs was due to the lack of administra- j tion which characterised the Department, ; and although the money was voted by j Parliament it was not sufficient. The ! Boards' and Committees' were short of s fljnds owing to the maladministration of j the Central Department. , j Mr Ell moved an amendment:—" That I it be a direction to the Government to f make provision on the supplementary esti-1 mates for strengthening the incidental j funds of school committees, and for the ap pointment of sewing mistresses in country schools. j The Acting-Speaker, Mr Guinness, ruled j the amendment out of order according to | May's " Parliamentary Procedure," on the ground that it dealt with a matter upon which the House in committee of supply had already come to a decision. Mr Bud do spoke of the lack of method in the administration of the Education De partment, and urged that technical in struction was not beiog properly attended to. Mr Pirani, in criticism of tho Defence Department, said the office of the Under Secretary of Defence had long been re cognised to be in a hopeless muddle, and the expenditure of the department was growing to saeh huge proportions that it was rapidly becoming a menace to the i wellfare of the colony if this expenditure continued' to mount up. Entrenchment would have to be effected somewhere, and it might possibly fall on old age pensions. He adversely criticised the administration of the Defence Department in many of its details. Mr Atkinson supported Mr Pirani's con demnation of the Defence Department, and complained strongly of the way in which " the returned empties " had been treated. SitvJ.Gr. Ward, in replying, expressed surprise that an attempt should be made to find fault with Government connection with a South Afrcau Steam Service. Right throughout the piece, Government had en? deavored to secure a good service, and laid down such tests Jhat would have ensured its continuance at iiiG outset. Government rightly delayed negotiations so as to enable direct liners to open up a service, and if private enterprise had succeeded Govern ment would never have stepped in, but un fortunately the trial by the direct liners proved unremunerative, as showing how difficult it was to get a good service for the colony. Sir Joseph pointed oub that although ; advertisements were inserted in New Zealand, Australian, and English papers, none of the direct liners had tendered. Surely if it had been worth their while they would not have failed to avail themselves of the possibilities of the South African trade. Government did n^t want to let Mr Sleigh slip out of the undertaking, they could have kept to it,but the condition Government stipulated could not be com plied with, and this showed they were fairly strict so far as the colony was con cerned, and that Mr Sleigh had not bee.iL treated in a easy going manner. It had bee» asserted by Mr Herries that negotiations ;rore now proceeding in London with regard to the service, and the colony's solicitors liad th,e matter in hand.

There had been no want of tonnage to enable farmers to send their produce to South Africa, but the point was that New Zealand had to compete with other coun tries which enjoyed regular steam com munication with South Africa. Mr Herrie3 while finding fault had not made a single suggestion as to how negotiations could have been improved. In regard to defence 1 Sir Joseph Ward pointed out that abnor i. mal conditions had existed in the Defence Office owing to the enormous amount of work which had had to be done within the past two yeare. In regard to education, ! he said that the G-overnment intended to submit proposals regarding the touching of I sewing, which he believed would be to the satisfaction of all concerned. He main tained that the Minister of Education and the Department were doing their best to meet the exigencies of the situation in re spoot to Education. (Concluded on page 3.)

Football.

<» Seven-a-side Tournament The annual seven-a-side tournament was held in Victoria Park, Temuka, Thursday afternoon. The weather was perfect, and as a result there was a very large attend ance. The ground was in splendid order, and the arrangements and the way in which the different competitions were gob off re flected the greatest credit on the officials and secretary (Mr J. P. Kalaugher). The games 011 the whole were of a most even kind, there b9in<* not one in "which there was a run over. The senior competition was won by the Temuka A team, the junior by Temuka 11., and the third grade by Timaru High School. BENIOIt. Pirates v. Temuka A.—Temuka kicked off, the ball was returned to the middle, where a scrum took place, and the ball went out in Temuka's 25. The ball on being thrown out was secured by A. Fitz gerald, who made a clever dodgy run, but was brought down in front of Tetnuka's goal. Temuka relieved by a free-kick, and A. Fitzgerald returned by kicking hard over the goal line, Horgan carrying it over ou the bounce. Through a Pirate mun obstructing, Grant relieved by a free-kick. Some more exciting play followed, in which Pirates had much the better. Towards the end of the spell Watson put in a fine run for Temuka, but was collared when close on Pirates' line. When the spell closed a scrum was about to take place in front of Pirates' goal. In the second spell Pritchard made a good run down . the line, but was thrown out by Horgan. Te muka took the ball to Pirates' line, but a fine kick relieved. Some sudden changes took place, and time was called with the bail.in the Pirates' 25. In the third spelJ D. Horgan kicked the ball behind Pirates' goal, and A. Fitzgerald returning, the ball went iu&ide Pirates' 25. Watson kicked it across the line, and smartly following up, caused Pirates to force, thus winning. Geraldine v. Temuka 8.-Temuka^ re sulto! in a win by 3 points to nil. T&aara v. Temuka A. —Temuka 3 points, Timaru nil. : Temuka A. v. Temuka B.—Temuka A. winners by 11 points to nil. junior. ! Geraldine If. v. Temuka ll.—Temuka ' won by 3 points to nil. j Star B. v. Pirates ll.—-The game opened i very fast, some rapid changes taking place, < in which Star seemed to have the advan- j tage. When the whistle went play was ! confined close to Pirates' line. In the second spell a scrum took place in front of Pirates' goal, but they relieved by a free i kick, and smartly following up play was j taken into the Star 25. Star soon reversed < the position, and when the spell ended play !, was in the Pirates' territory. In the third I spell Star were kept on the defensive. The j fourth spell was very even; tho Pirates made a good but unsuccessful shot at goal ; from half-way, the ball juat falling under j the bar. In the fifth spell both teams • were getting fatigued, and the Pirates \ making a desperate rush, Star were forced, i Star A. v. Timaru El.—Scar 6 points J Timaru nil. • Star A. v. Pirates ll.—From tho jump i Sbar attacked the Pirates and from a j struggle in front of the latter's goal, > Ivlulvey picked up the ball, but it was ' knocked out of his hands just as bo fell • over the line. The game returned to half- i way, and from a dribbling rush Mulvey i kicked up and after making a good run ; passed to Findlay, who scored. On chang- j ing a scrum took place inside Pirates' 25, j and the ball on coming out went from j Mulvey to Campbell and then to Findlay, I the last namftd dodging through and touch- ] ing down behind the goal. V. Eodgers j blaced a fine goal. Star 8 points, Pirates « nil. Star A. v. Temuka lE.—Temufea -won by 4 points to nil. |

INTERPROVINCIAL.

United Press Association —By Electric ; Telegraph. i Dunedik, August 15. 1 A fire occurred in the house of Mr Syd- \ ney Goldsmith, occupied by Mr S. Tuckey- j employed in the "Daily Times" office. It, i broke out last uight during the fire brigade ) social. The brigade was promptly on. the ) scene. The house was insured in the Stan- ] darcl for JSOO, damage £150, and the furni- < turein the Phoenix for .£250, the damage is ] not y.et ascertained. \

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 1902.

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Robert Bell, afc hi& Printing Office, Baraett Street, Ashbmr ton. : SATURDAY, August 16, 1902 r



M Misyooa. /{jjyj ft is a sure and quick SrS . remedy for many I | tdings. {Bowel disorders, J /<fcy Stomaed troubles, Bi II ailments of t6e Sidneys 3 '/ and SBladder. I \ ft delps in eases of L Aj) fJlfieumatism. %\ || Jt clears t6e tßlood— I y, tdrougd tse Sidneys. I \Sv\ £&ont accept any f^J ]] substitute. ¥ou must s\}> \(\j\ get tde genuine. (x BUSINESS NOTICES. The N Z. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburfcon. EVEEY description of Merchandise and Farmers' Eequisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Pablio Auction. . Amongofc others we have the following properties for Sale by Private Treaty. Kyle Distrust ... 1100 Acres Mayfield ... 872 acres, leasehold May field ... 967 „' Hackthorne- ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Eangitata ... 650 „ ... Hinds ... 1800 „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstreatn ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 „ Esding ... 595 „ Westsrfield ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn -^.^^^ Manager Painter, Glazier, Paperhanger, and Signwriter Wall Paper, Scrim, Oils, Paints, Glass^tc., in Stock. BAYING taken over the Picture Fram ing Plant and Stock of Mr J. Wright I am cow prepared toreoeive orders for Picture Framing at lowest prices. J. L. HIGGS, Tancred Street. w .. ■ W o g *q H ! * t o O a CD . p t PS . a o V KEEP YOUPv EYE ON THE WINDOWS OF STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, This Week. A GEE AT Gathering of, Good Guinea j -£3L ""■ ; BOOTS for Men now showing. Wade's Worm Figs—the. Wonderful Worm Worriers—are always effeotive. Is boxes every t* here {smoke New Venus



| ';/'"' t£) The worst thing about them is { | l^riiaE they hang on and continuo to j ?ji!!::iMg on. Your home remedies do 1 f-'Juot touch them. What is wanted ia | ?d;i. food as well as ft, medicine—a j i A medicine that will v&heal ana u-oothp irritated surfaces, [Sjjtune the nerves, and add flesh and to the body. fi f*& I © God Liver Oil with Hyx>o- phosphites of Lime, Soda, and I is tho medicine needed. " It's Famous." Creasote is disinfectant and antiseptic. Cod Liver Oil—tho purest Norwegian—makes fat. It eb creates strength, appetite and flesh. &j It will make almost anybody fat. & Lime and soda hypophosphites give fe poiver and tone. M These Viiluabls ingredients are ffl emulpified and thoroughly blended m with fresh eggs. You know how j^> good fre?h c«r^ are ; they are always'|| i ordered for sick and weakly people. ;| Together these remedies make the p 2:;« st and most perfect medicine ra known. > |fl | Lane's Emulsion p^othes and £'; i:;\aifl imiakid thioat and luaga ansl fifi'.nnlatps t!i3 :ippetitf>, aids diges- Lion, iioutisliPK,foiiifi;.'.h and refi'ttslios t!»--c<ii-i:v! system. fl| © ;-;->!,■} by >U ■•i:!;iTu.;ts and sto.es. S] ;'.,.-■ J/:i ,iM. 14/6. 31 gj BILL MAETIN SPEAKS. To Ideal Tyre Company, Cliristclrurch, — Dear Sirs, —I have much pleasure in writing you to say howheartily I appreciate the Idea tyres which were fitted to my machine and upon which I put up my seventeen New Zealand records, and won the several cham pionship prizes. I am very pleased with them—WILLIAM MARTIN, The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest moneymakers for the poor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and each one means a profit with hardly any work. Seed for our catalogue We sell on cash or time payments, and. can give yoa real assistance when you need it. The advice and help of our expert always at your service. We keep the best of every thin for the poultry yard.—Advt. Worms undermine Children's Constitut or, Use Wade's Worm Figs ,1s boxes. r



| Keep Medicine on Hand. Don't-Wait till Sickness Comes. j Treat the Disease Early and Cure Promptly. Keep Well. J Mr. Wm. Allen, Police Constable of Xorth Carlton, Victoria, sends a photo j graph of Ms family and says: | " For many years we hava. never been without Ayer's Sarsaparilla in tlie j house. When any of us are feeling poorly, just a few doses will make us all • right. My wife says it is a grand medicine for children, especially -when they ! are. growing fast. She finds if of great benefit, herself, when she gets tired Mr. Allen should certainly be proud of his family. And. he shows good judgment in keeping Ayer's Sarsaparilla always in the house. He knows it gives bright eyes to the children, makes them have a clear and smooth skin, brings good color to the cheeks and lips, and gives them the hearty appetite so J necessary to a substantial growth and development. Don't make the mistake of experimenting with some other Sarsaparilla. All other Sarsaparillas are sold because they are said to be like Ayer's. I AVER'S Sarsaparilla I • The Greatest Family Medicine the Y/orld Has Ever Known ) ; BUSINESS NOTICES. „ j^ALEF ARK AT.L THE HAGE i Special Reductions :o: Special Reductions |NICHOLAS &PICRFORD | INVITE COMPARISON OF VALUES. < Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, isGd, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, 4s, t 4s Cd, ss, 5s 6d. Childrens' I from 8d per pair. School Boots from 5s per pair. ! Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s 6d to ISs 6d ppr pair I Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s Gd to 18s Cd per pair i Gent's Balmorals from 10s, strong Shooters from 9s 9d • j PLEASE to remember we hold an Extensive Stock of High-Class 'Boots, Shoes, and j Slippers of every description. Prove our prices.jj |Boys and Girls Boots ajepeoialty. j Our Motto is—" Small Profits and Quick Returns." JNICHOLAS & PICKEORD, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. ! • r >.- ».-. i i ' '-mi ' ihi i 11 ii i—ni nun i inn ii unr" r Kiinrin nmriniurt Furniture Buyers, Read this ! STRANGE, BUT TRUE. (A RECOBD.) TO ALL THOSE 'WHO PURCHASE A- ill WORTH OR UPWARDS OF FURNITURE \ O'***#'' \]P \Jr * '' ' l -n» "me ►L- ■■UJUmai •—•—•—■■«• j I During our GEEAT SALE Come ! T¥ri7 AT> I? <H JTTJ'\rri | Come Early | WMi AH Hi Itl V ill IT | Early ! A Beautiful Present, such as a Nice Easy Chair, or Tea Set, I Brass Rail Fender, or Bedroom Set, I Etc. Etc. Etc. I (According to purchase and your own choice.) ! Every article at reduced price. | And we guarantee to sell at latest published Christchurch prices. I TO OUR COUNTRY CLIENTS. ---! We also o"ffer to pay your Railway Fares to select your Presents. I We will also pack it and your purchase free of charge. i SO STUDY YOUR PURSES and pay us a visit, for it iwill pay you, I and oblige, Tours very truly, Complete House Furnishers, Ashburton for I WILLIAM R. HYDE, « T ™™. r BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. WATCHES, CLOCKS;, (Next Ashburton Club), JEWELLERY, "W H£ LE« Si LE E? d -I^™ , Tf Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gaa gttttpt? ATvm TTTT?rTT?n PT.ATT? fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith,, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLAIE, and WellsiDke ° Sole agent for Nicholas SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. 00 T0 TO SHEEPOWNERS. Gr. JESSO-Nj GOOD PRICES ASSURED. Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, „_. MATSON £ND~Co., beg to inform t. J.J. «i. i / -4- a „,.„(. it i,\ JLJ «■ holders of Sheep and Lambs that Burnett Street (opposite Somerset Hotel) shouM _^ b e looking for a Market and-i „_! D< decide to tr? Addington, that they will be ~ , glad to receive Consignments. —Repairs a Specialty— There is no need to write to them; just consign Matson's, Addington. dentation Copies 10»qr cI S/SiA, Sifl °^t^ aeaiß wiui. 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- TITA^TED Sportsmen not to miss TON or Belfast, and on receipt of Weights V* chance of buying a good Gun at w m se ll forward or ship as Clients may much reduced prices desire. Prompt Payments. Consign Habdley Bros. r : ■ -~ MATSON'S, Addington. WANTED Builders and intending ~, mn_ x\T an TTavf T ANnun Builders to inspect our Register To ThOSE WHO WAVE ANDED Grates and Mantel Pieces. Property TO Sell. ? AKDLETJ BEOSi Send Particulars of your Properties to TSTANTED—Clearance of Lamps before H. MATSON AND CO. Stock-taking. Reduced prices. . ,  , , See our window. The Firm is recognised as the greatest Hardletßros. medium of exchange in Canterbury, and . Buyers from all parts are constantly en -117 ANTED Known - Largest Stock quking and making inquiries from them. W Enamel, Tin, and Holloware in the During the past six months the firm have j t ' been instrumental in selling no less than ] Habdlkt Bros SIX good-sized Properties south of Rangi-j . tata They are always willing to receive i \X7 ANTED Sportsmen to bring your particulars through any local A gent and to I W Guns to be repaired. Best work- work in conjunction with them whichj must manship only employed. be to the benefit of the owner. They ad mansmponly empioyea prop ties in t^ Quarterly XlAsSiUhlii 1 ii£\>\Jo. Review which is circulated throughout the ... ld 'rp^ey advertise likely Properties) A2O Per Cent. Dividend guaranteed in in th " e j r r6 gular column, free of cost to ■ warmth and comfort to buyers of our Owners and other charges are on the lowest : large Eiderdown Quilts at 20s. If you sca i e jf yO u have a place for sale, avail, prefer Blankets, we can do them very light your y e if o f their services. It co?ts nothing,; in any size you like. Come and ask to see un i ess Ba le is made, and no fear of your ! them, it costs nothing to look at our gqods. p roper ty being hawked or depreciated, j —Mitchell and Turner Great facts. They can always assist j — . p H Tv>>ia<?ftrs being hand and glove with i STANDISHANDPREECE fceTed Clients g 1 _, , , , ~ _, , , MATSON'S, ! Photographers under the Royal patronage rVivictolmt.^^ of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio 6 143 unnsicnurcn, rHigh Street, Christchuroh, i



BUSINESS NOTICES. ] "OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, 1 Burnetc Street. Money to lend on freehold security. \ J. SEALY & CO. NEW SEEDS, ! NEW SEEDS. "T^iTE beg 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, j Flower Seeds, in endless varieties, and] garden requisites J of every description. We are still to be found at \ Sealy's Corner- East Street. J. SEALY & GO. 7 131 ■ L ATEBT PEARCE'S Sale of Drapery. Wonderful success. Shop crowded Saturday Everybody smiling and satisfied. The reductions are genuine. "VTOW is the time to get a cheap pair of Xl Blankets. Just arrived sample pairs Curtains from 2s lid.—Pearce's Drapery Sale. i FOUND at last—A genuine Drapery Sale. If you did not get a circular call and get one at Pearce's Genuine Drapery Sale. "OEMEMBER its room we want, not JX» profit. Cost price accepted for nearly everything. We must have more room for stocktaking. Call and satisfy yourselves at Pearce's Clearing Sale. C©ALS! COALS! COALS MOUNT~¥OMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MAKKET. THIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TRY IT ! TRY IT ! TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s yer Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMBS GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. "O EGISTERED TEACHER OF MUSIC JKi Musical Instruments of every description. Latest Music by every mail. Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's Sewing Machines. The Latest and Best. The only Sewing Machine that does not fail in any point. Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist. R CLARK CARRIAGE PAINTBjR, TPIVE Tears with A. G-.Howland, Christ ie church; seventeen years with J. R. and F. and H. Steel. The present is an excellent time to have your Vehicle Painted, «tc, in first class style. Lowest prices. Charges consistent with good workman ship. All leather work attended to. A Trial Solicited. Address—Opposite Church of England, Tancred Street West. nnHERE has been a lot of CURIOSITY evinced about the EARL that has been in Ashburton the last few days, and these *re a few of the questionß one is heard ask. Who is this Earl? What's this Earl? Have y,ou seen it ? Is it a Bike ? IsitaCart? Well, to satisfy this thirst for knowledge, THE EAKL at present staying at MORROW, BASSETT and C». ia a new up-to-date BICYCLE, Guaranteed, Fitted with Dunlop's Best Multiflex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and Bell Price :- £10 Cash. i ___ M. PRIEST, Manager BAKER BROS. UTO OBK 'I'AKEE s*. \ A GENTLEMAN in good social and ~oL financial position wishes to correspond with refined and educated young lady, view to matrimony. Must be good looking and have a clear complexion and beautiful skin, such as those who use PLANTEKOA Oint ment and Soap. : \TF ANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grat«, * V a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. • : Smoke New Venus



BUSINESSJOTICES. 1 THE LATEST j CORONATION: 'CAKE ' To be Had at MADBF.N'S, ' The Leading Caterer and Con" fectioner- < EAST STREET. ' LONDON BUTCHERY TANCRED STREET. I 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 support extended to me in the past will be continued. Quality and punctuality guaranteed. Families waited on Daily. W. H. KOBINSON 7_29 Support Local Industry, Save 2£oney, And, Ensure at Comfortable Fireside by using Mount Somers Coal. TtTOTTNT 503 C&B3 GOAL IS THE Best and the Cheapest Household Coal, bar none, of all the Coals found on j the Eastern divide of the J Middle Island. JOSHUA TUCKER LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.C.S.M. Certificated and Registered Teacher. j STUDENTS prepared for any Musical Examination held in New Zealand. All branches of Music taught. j Candidates presented at Examinations 137; average marks gained, 94 per cent. "TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. ' •---■-■ . c Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street. ' CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd. Antigua Street, Christchurch. ApiELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES V^ AND STOUT. Fobtt Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 Don't Forget npo Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, ") . .! NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and I on hand. MOUNT SOMERS J I Also Coke; Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. CLABIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). TaNCBED StBEET, ASHBTJRTOK. T3EST accommodation and attention for JD Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Pionic Parties catered for. Horse lipping done. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 PEACE DECLARED. NOT so with you, because your system is out of order, on account of y(|ur cold feet. Remedy—Call at the ULSTER BOOT SHOP and get a pair of warm Boots or Slippers. Prices to suit everyone. Slippers from 9d upwards. All classes of Boota and Shoes equally cheap. T. YOUHG, Ulster Boot Shop, Tancred street. INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600,000 HAS already been added to Policies in the Department. This is the Bonus Year And everyone now taking out a participa | ting Policy will receive a substantial bonus i at the end of the year. J. H. RICHARDSON, Commissioner. ST. GEORGE JAMS, Potted & Preserredi ttteatf ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM Procurable from nil Grocers and Storekeeper throughout the Colony



business notices; NOTICE WE HAVE APPOINTED F. W. COX, Agent for Massey-Harris and Imperial Bicycles FOR ASHBURTON, jRAKAIA, 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. x HALMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. pOR Portraiture, . Landscape, And Enlargements. MODERATE CHARGES. Mount Somers Hotel. W. J. A; CLAY, Proprietor HAVING Purchased this well known Hotel, lam now prepared to receive Visitors and the General Public. Best Accommodation. Every attention given. Only the Best Brands of Wines, Spirite, and Ales kept. 8 57 WHY are the people after the Coro nation better off than the King? Because the people get a Sovereign while the King only gets a Crown, *and it takes a crown to buy one bottle of PLANTEKOA, while a sovereign will buy four bottles, and a large box of PLANTEEOA Ointment in the bargain. ■prfiJTl \<hM.% utNKLLrii£ft. Try Owr CHESTERFIELDS- '.£ ■■■■ m Oh '1 ii*-**«■ *<}vu ar"j©r Overcoat*. " c? « i McDONAU) At. Ct). Tailobs Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Eace Cleaner can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Eace, according to order. F. W. PAGE, 124. Chertsey. NOTICE. ; t NY person or persons found trespassing on the Eiversdale Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. 5 307 W. S. STRANGE. \'V ANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's "'* Bicycle, good as new, very little used; must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. "OATTY Pan baking powder, the great JL novelty, two patty, tins for nothing. From all Grocers. 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. WANTED to Sell—Several good city and country Hotels. For full particulars apply _. W. STONYER. . fi . WANTED ' KNOWN-Tfaafc for Real Good Winter Boots and Shoes, at Reasonable Prices, call at J. Moison, 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. s Best Sols Leather used.—Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton. ;; WANTED Known—Best ammunition Depot in Ashburton is; J ! ' ''.':":':--I£&.kd£xtBbos. PATTY Pan baking/powder, jwants or trial without :prej^sceV twp'/p^tty pans or nothing. '"'.'/ .'■'.■ V.' WANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan Drill; guaranteed in good order, low price. For particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot. WHAT prize takers for pastry use, Patty Pan baking powder the great | novelt '' '• ■ t I SAY Friend : Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Boots? Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get I good value at Mellor's. PATTY Pan baking powder contain! % patty pan at each, end of tin THE Rapid Lightning, Shirt Gloss—tEw only reliable shirt polish in the wwld. It is used by all tMe leading laundresses in New Zealand. Try a'tin, 1' it: will pay you. Sold by all the leading grocers. x LOW Prices are not the[Only considera tion—quality must be there, or value is wanting. Mitchell & Tuenke ar© combining low prices with good quality at their Cleaning up Sale. Remnants and Oddments a specialty.—Mitchell. , .ak» TUBNEB. . ,'.//" , I WILL not be responsible for the debts of my wife, after this date, unless con tracted in the purchase of PLANTEKOA Ointment and Soap, which I know she. cannot do without. She never suffers withe, chapped hands or rough skin now. 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 j also- Bamboo Tables. In stock all kinds of bed steads and bedding; Suits of drawing and? dining-room furniture madn to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship andi materials. ' ■ ,r. .