PARLIAMENT.

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Legislative Council.

» Wellington, August 29. < I The Council met at 2.30 p.m. ; ! The Lauds and Deeds 'Registration of j i Districts Bill was introduced and read a ■ I first timo on the motion of the lion. D. t Knkerton. j

i The report of the Public Petitions Coin- j • mittee o,n the iJetition of Mr Salter and j : others, with respect to the liquidation of !. ! the Colonial Bank, was agreed to. \ j Sjvernl local Bills were read a first time, j : The Factories Act A mendmon fc Bill was ! read a first time and passed. j , The Habeas Corpus Extension Bill was ; committed and reported with amendments, j j The Local Authorities Indemnity Bill waa j : read a Becond time. ; ! On the motion for the second reading of ] the Second-Hnnd Dealers' Bill, 5 I The Hon. Lee Smith thought the Bill 1 i would prove an intfirference with trade, | ! and would prevent a number of poor people I I gaining a livelihood. ; i The Hon. 11. Feldwick thought the Bill ; ! was necessary, and pointed to the number j of stolen bicycles that found their way into j eecond-hsmd dealers' shop. I ] After some discussion, the Hon. W. C. j Walker replied, contending that the re- j ports to the Justice Department showed I that the Bill was necassary, not only for the j protection of the public but for the dealers j themselves, while it removed the tenipta- ; tion from children to purloin articles and | dispose of them to dealers. ■' The second reading was agreed to. \ The Hon. A. Pitt moved the committal of | the Statutes Compilation Bill. S An amendment moved by the Hon. C. C. | Bowen, that the ?Bill be referred to the ! Statutes Revision Committee, was carried t on the voices. ■ | The Destitute Persons Act Amendment < Bill was committed and reported without amendment, read a third time and passed. The Council rose at 3.45 p.m.

House of Representatives.

! Wellington, August 29 \ I The House mefc at 2.30 p.m. i i Mr Barclay gave notice to ask the | Government whether they would make en- ; quiries regarding the hours of work and rates of pay in the banks of the colony. ! Mr Napier gave notice to move that no further sums of money be spent in making permanent additions to the Ter race and Mount Eden Gaols ; that steps be ! taken to acquire land for prisons in the vicinity of Auckland and Wellington, and ! that the regulations be amended so as to ameliorate the condition of accused persons awaiting trial. On the motion of th 6 Hon. T. T. Duncan, a committee was set up to consider the question of export of frozen meat and also > the prices for stock in both Islands of tha ; colony. i Mr Witheford moved " That this House !, expreß3es its heartfelt sympothy and regret i at the death of the New Zealanders who fell during the South African war, and at ; the subsequent death of men of South ; African contingents who have died since \ since their return to New Zealand, and j that a copy of this resolution be trans- I mifcted to the nearest relatives of each o£ j the deceased. j The motion was agreed to on the voices without debate. ! The Oxford and Oust Eoad Districts Alteration of Boundaries Bill (Mr Buddo), and the West Coast Settlement Eeserves and Amendment Bill (Sir Joseph Ward) were read a first time. The Hon. J. McGowan moved the com rnittiil of the Mining Act Amendment Bill, which had been reported upon by the Goldfields and Mines Committees. Mr Jas. Allen objected that the Bill pro posed to reduce tho time for which a miner should be underground to eight hours, which meant that approximately the miner h would only have seven hours of actual work. He contended that the Arbitration Court was the proper body to say whether the hours of miners should bo reduced below the maximum as they could fix the hours according to the varying conditions of the mines. He added, that when the men who were examined by the Mines Com mittee learned that a reduction of hours would of necessity lead to a decrease in wages, they were not in favour of the pro posal. If the hours were reduced, the coal mine owners would either have to reduce tho output or pay the increased cost of output, which would fall on the public. Mr Herries, referring to Clause 2, which provides that a mineral lease may be granted in tte Nelson land district in one continuous block of one thousand acres, said he was glad to .see the Government coming round to the opinion that capital must be encouraged. He thought the Bill might safely be passed. Mr Ell approved of the eight hours sys tem as included in this measure. Mr E. McKenzie contended that Parlia ment had a perfect right to fix the hours of labour. If the fixing of hours In coal ' mines was left to the Arbitration Court it would lead to litigation, expense, and dis satisfaction. After considerable discussion, the Hon. Jas. McGowan replied. Begaiding the Nelson (or Parapara) lease., he said it had | been open for some years, and about a year ago the Government had offered conditions i in order to encourage the starting of iron | works. A large area was required before a company would spend a quarter of a mil lion, and he pointed out that the interests of gold mining and other kinds of mining I hid been pieserved. In the arrangements proposed to be made as to the hours of work underground, he did not think that any hardship would be imposed on either mine owners or the men themselves. The committal of the Bill was agreed to on the voices. The Factories Act Amendment Bill and Destitute Persons Bill were received from the Legislative Council, and read a first time

The House rose at 5.30 p.m,

TO STUDY AMERICAN PROBLEMS.

Uliifced Press Association—By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. London, Aug. 28.

Mr Alfred Moseley's Commission to study American problems of labour and capiial, the methods of production and the progress of Trade Unionism will sail for New York in October. The Commißsion consists sole ly of Trade Union delegates, representing all tho staple British industries. The United States Labour Federation, as well as the Civic Federation, has promised to afford the Commission every facility to in vestigate all the great industries upon the American Continent.

Owing to the unsettled details of the English Education Bill, Mr Moseley has delayed until next year the departure of the second Commission, which was to study American methods of education, with spe cial reference to commercial and industrial organisation.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY AUGUST 30, 1902.

Printed and published byThojt^s Hancox, for the Proprietor, Eobebt Bbk., at his* Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbws ton. SATURDAY, August 30,1992*



It is only on the use of "Wolfe's g Schnapps that it ought to be judged. | You be We judge. Every bottle of Wolfe's Schnapps contains an honest preparation of Juniper Berries and select Barley. If you need a stimulant that will braoe a tired body or clear a tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS—not a false stimulant I but a builder up of vital forces. | ¥ou takenosiisk.\ Better not take anything than | accept a substitute for this sterl ing old. tonic. Imitations are put out for one purpose only—to make big profits—they are absolutely worthless. ffluyWfjoleffioffles Look for the name, and accept jj (only bottles with the signature of 9 Udolpho Wolfe on the label. |



BUSINESS NOTICES. • ALTERATION OP PREMISES AT PERCY'S. Great Hale : OF Tobacconist Goods. "OTn"O/^"V Guarantees Genuine ,' Jt JLIiJXV-/ X Seduction in all lines Eazors and Strops from Is each, Shaving Brushes from fid. G-.BjD.'b, Amber and Vulcanised; and Loewe'a, reduced in price. Case Pipes from Is, Briar Pipes 6d, 9d, Is. Silver and Gold Mounted Cigarette Holders from is 6d, Walking Sticks from 6d and Is. HAIR BRUSHES and COMBS AT COST Pocket Knives, Tobacco Pouches, Studs» etc., all at reduced prices. Good line Manila Cigars—6 for Is. The Reductions are Genuine. COME AND SEE—AT PERCYS, . EAST STREET. 8 262



Paperhangings 2s 6d in the £ discount for Cash FOE ONE MONTH, AT J. ].... HlGGrfe* Tancred Street. "PICTURES Framed, Windows Glazed, Houses Painted and Decorated. Artistic Sisks Paintbd. ARTISTS' MATEEIALS. NOTICE Pish! Fisli! Fish! TO ANGLERS AND ALL INTEBBSTED. OCE New Season's Stock of Fishing Goods just to hand ex s.s. " Whaka tano" from London. Eods, Heels, Minnows, Traces, Casts, Flies. Gut, Minnofr Trace nnd "Worm Boxes, Waders, etc, etc.* B«iag direct importers from the manu facturer*, quality and prices cannot be ba&ten. Our prices defy competition. Goods at Dunedin or Christchurch prices. We ask | you to ascertain our prices before pur- j chasing elsewhere. EARDLEY BROS. IMPORTERS k MANUFACTURERS, ;



Ashburton. Order* by post promptly attended to. TUSSiCfJiIZ THE GREAT THROAT AND LUNG HEALER. "T&TO greater foolishness can be imagined J3I than the neglect of tho3e trivial ail ments to which every person is liable, and which frequently develop into serious disease. While there exists a remedy like TUSSICtJBA, which reaches the very seat of thß trouble and renders dangerous developments impossible, there is no reason why Consumption, Pleurisy, and Pneumonia 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. Eemembei", TUSSICURA will cure the worst cough or cold immediately and permanently. Price 2s Gd per bottle. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer S. J. Evans, Dunedin. ■Wholesale Agents for N.Z., Keinpthorne, Prosser and Co. Obtainable from all Chemists and Store keepers throughout the colony. WO^I "HIP : TAILORS. ; New Season's Samples. CHARLES BEECK, TANCRED STEEET, ASHBURTON. ;.; — . i My TEA ROOM is centrally situated | aad Hot Pies can be had at any time. Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Small goods a specialty. Try Montgomerie'is Malt Digestive Sread. MyOwaMake. ' 8 309



I The Cup That Cheers.—What is more j invigorating than a nice cup of Coffee these I 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 nothing better to be had Never despair! The worst Cough or Cold will succumb to the influence of TUSSI CURA. Try it The ''Handy Man's " a jolly fellow, Be it war or be it peace; And 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; To cure all colds is our endeavour With the Woods' Gbeat Pei'peemint Cube. Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful j Worm Worriers—are always effective. Is j boxes every where I



BdiM Must Drink Bad Wafer, Us lakss lad Bleed. Sickness Follows. How to Make the Blood Purs. Mr. Alexander Johnson, of Bourke, j. New South Wales, sends us his pkoto /I^^^^^S^/^K graplx aud Says: fi C * fv? \ "For many years I have been en m fyityM r^lfJi 8a» c<* in shepherding, stock-droving, /V %yn \ vv^^^ an(i other occupations so well known bU^^^ £%§& t%^ X tl||f to bushmon. Often the drinking i^^/^Vf I Is^s? water was very bad, and I was ex- "i /d posed to other hardships of bush life. . i^^^J ''^'"'"T^^^f 1 found all the men around me using ' '^'^'^^V Ayer's Sarsaparilla, so I tried it. For ' ) cleansing and purifying my blood, and J^k or S^nS flow life and energy, I found it the most wonderful mcdi- X^^^wll^^ cine l ? ver used- *do not see how /J^^ iBS^SBSS^ Bushmen get along without it. I £wm MfiF^Mmßßk advise all who read ttis to keepa KMwfXI fsf Wl» bottle of this grand medicine on hand W/W 011 wSIf all the time *for itls a great health "The World's Createst Family Medicine." Perhaps you are not exposed to all the hardships of bush. life. Yet you have probably suffered from impure blood, great debility, nervousness, exhaus^ tion, indigestion, and other evidences of a weakened system. No matter what your occupation, nor where you live, if you are in need of a blood-purifying medicine and something to build up your nerves, you should certainly take this grand family medicine. You will make a great mistake if you try any other Sarsaparilla than "Ayer's." This is the kind that has been making the cures for sixty years. \^ _^ 4jP^ 111 Strengthens the Stomach and Builds up the Nerves Ayer's Pills—a gentle laxative for the whole family. Prepared by DX. 3. 0. AYEK & CO., Lowell, Mass., TT. 3. A. ,„.„..,.., «,,M,.., K ,., i1 .,j,,M.jnL-. • •• - ■■■■ ■■-••v».«>~/i^.™su l sfcisatcieaasa»!»sraa«iisK^ BUSINESS NOTICES



iHUBBUCK'S OILS I & CASTLE BRAND COLORS AS Specified for use by all leading Architects and used on all Board of Education , Works. I WE USE ONLY THESE : : : All work done under supervision of our thoroughly Experienced Foreman, MR. CHAS. CHAPMAN. ! 8 1 G N - W R I T I N G.. \ W, H. COLLINS & CO., | Painters, Glaziers, Signwriters, Paperhangers, Examiners and General House and *; * Art Decorators. i C^/^TDI Tlk/T For keeping frost off early Fruit. Best and cheapest ! JO^jK/lJjrJ_ in the world. 1 I G. M E D i) ! N S ~W£ ESPECTFULLY requests inspection of the following seasonable articles, just JLAj landed, at prices which should tempt all to buy. i GARDENING TOOLS. ■ Including 1 Spades, Forks, Rakes, Hoe 3, Trowels, Hedge Shears, Ladies' and Boys' Spades and Forks, etc. FARMERS' REQUISITES. Leading, Plough and Back Cliains, Gor?e Knires, (Martin's, etc.), Gorse Grubbers, Picks, Axes, Hatchets, Saws, handics of all kinds, Bltiestone, Oils, Paints, etc. Best Kerosene ... ... 4s 3d per tin. WISE NETTING.—Having a large afcock on hand I am selling—Sheep (with centre strand) at 3d per yard; Fowl, 18in, Id; 24in l£d; 36in, 2d per yard, smaller mesh -Jin to lin in proportion. SEWING MACHINES.- lain Sole Agent for the celebrated " DAVEY" Machine, the cheapest and best iv the market. Hand—.£3 10s, Treadle from M 10s to £8 10s, with 7 years guarantee. Needles for ' Singer/ 'Davey/ ' Wertheim/ 'Davis,'' New Home,' etc., all at Cd per dozen. I make a specialty of CARPENTER'S TOOLS, and keep the greatest variety *at the lowest prices in Ashburton. I The Peoples' Ironmonger I Burnett Street, oDDosite Arcade. *?*£tt£tt?a TZ S*/ffW^V^'AlffPirq^K^^^^r^tPaa^ -Trill in 111 ■■ 11 1 1



TRY H. P. MADDEN FOR Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, Genoa Cake, Sultana Cake Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, Etc, Etc, A choice assortment always on hand.



The Poultry Industry. TTNDIAN Game and Dorking Cross, pro- JL nounced by the Government Expert the best' for the London Market. Indian Game Cockerels and Dorking Hens (pure t bred) For Sale. H. G. BERRYMAN, 8 97 Ashburton TO SHEEPOWNERS. GOOD PRICES ASSURED. O r MATSON AND Co., beg to inform I •■■■ a -> holders of Sheep and Lambs that j should they be looking for a Market and j 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 trill 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 I will have the Sheep sent to either Isling- ( ton or Belfast, and on receipt of Weights i will sell forward or ship as Clients may j desire. Prompt Payments. Consign S MATSON'S, Addington. I ' To Those Who Have Landed Property to Sell. Send Particulars of your Properties to | H. MATSON AND CO.



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.



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 copts nothing unless sale is made, and no fear of your Property being hawked or depreciated, Great facts. They can always assigt Purchasers, being hand and glove with Moneyed Clients. MATSON'S, 6 143 Christchurch.



LAST EEW BAYS. BURINGr 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, EEGARDLESS OF COST ! OE VALUE.. Call and Inspect them. ASHBTTRTON DRAPERY CO.



Wanted Known. p ECOND TO NONE Water Eace Cleaner k3 can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Eace, according to order. P. W. PAGE, 124 Cherts6y. WE have a few Dresses which we are anxious to clear previoup to opening our Spring Stock. Price is no object. The room is needed. See the windows at Mit chell & Turner's. \\ I ANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grate, \'\ a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. Pmoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICES. Support Local Industry, S&VS ?«£O3.Q.T, And Ensure a Comfortable Fireside by using Mount Somers Coal. TtjOirKT SGMBV&S COM. 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. ■VTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE.



Mrs Johnston. Ha.vet.iOck Street. GLABIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnelFs). Tancbed Street, Ashburton. T>EST accommodation and attention for I » Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse lipping done. P. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 Don't Forget HP O Call at ARGYLE BEOS, and order your. Coal and Firewood. j WESTPORT, ") NEWCASTLE, f Coal always J and I on hand. , MOUNT SOMEES J Also Coke; Westport and Newcastle Slack, j Orders Promptly attended to. ILES' Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Ranfurly. , A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting X3L the Growth of the Hair and removing Scurf and Dandruff. This 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, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and ' Turner, Geraldine. 8 12g I



CEOWH BftEWERY CO., Ltd. Antigua Street, Christchurch. /CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES \j . AND STOUT. Forty Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied* 7 134 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. INSURE NOW ■WITH TH£ Government Life Insurance Department. I £1,600,000



« T AS already been added to Policies in jIJL 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. MUpO " Singing, Piano, & Harmony MR J. GILLIES begs to inform the Residents of Ashburton and District that he is prepared to receive Pupils for instruction in the above subjects. The system employed for Voice-Produc tion and Culture will be Italian (Lamperti Method), and in Piano that of the Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort-d-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for the Examinations in the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College, London j also for Trinity College, London. Each Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. Address:—Care Mrs Pilbbow, Cameron Street 728 "SPECIAL FOR THIS WEEK. HAVING made a Special Purchase of over 5000 yards of Lace in a great I variety of designs and widths we are now selling the same at about half price. Also bargains in Lace Curtains. See the windows for this week at ALCORN'S DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOT HOUSE. ST. GEOBG E JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony.



_ BUSINESS NOTICES. CLEARING SALE. : TREES : Giving up Business. N URSER YM AN. TTTAVING 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. 1A AAA FRUIT TREES. Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach, Cherry, etc 10,000 Gooseberry and Currant, choice sorts 60,000 Macrocarpa 150,000 Larch 200,000 Pinus Insignis, one and two years 5,000 Walnuts and Chestnuts 10,000 Oregon Pine 120,000 Forest rees, all sorts 15,000 Ornamental Trees and Shrubs { 5,000 Roses, choicest kinds | And many other varieties too numerous to I mention.



| In lots at your own Prices. I Large orders will be executed at a fraction : of usual cost. The Nursery must be closed 30th Sept. next I THOS. SEALY, Riverbank I _59 AN EXPLANATION AS AN explanation to numerous en quirers te our continued success in business, we have recourse to the words of our customers, which explanation all should seriously consider. One and all term ours as the cheapest house, our articles not to be surpassed, and our prompt ness in executing all orders exact. Give us a trial and see if above is correct.— Moriartt Bros., Cabinetmakers, etc., Tancred Street. The NZ, Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, I West Street, Ashburton. EVERY description of Merchandise and Farmers' Eequisites 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 Mayfield ... 967 : Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Eangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... JBOO „ Hinds ... 1500 „ i Coldstream ... 500 „ i Coldstream ... 350 „ Baling ... 595 „ Westerfield ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON Manager



j|||p3H KEEP YOTJB, EYE ON THE WINDOWS OF STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, This Week. 4 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 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 J Policy Holders are hereby notified that Mb Henry Stephe,nson haa 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, 7HO District Manager, Christchurch. IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE I I l I



'' BUSINESS NOTICES. ' ; 3. MoSKEBBY, "OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett; Street. Money to lend on freehold security. J. SBALT & CO. NEW SEEDS, E"EW SEEDS. WE beg to intimate to ou numerous patrons, that our stock of new season's seeds has arrived, in fins 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 Sealy's Corner. East Street. J. SEALT & CO. 7 131 - LATEST'



BUSINESS NOTIf ES NOTICE. WE HAVE APPOINTED F. W. COX - Agent for Massey-Harris and Imperial Bicycles ASHBURTON, RAKAIA, and| Surrounding Districts. Clients will receive every attention, and MB COX will Collect all Monies due to us, CANADA CYCLE & MOTOR COY, LIMITED. Depot—East Street, Ashburtom, HALMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. Tj^Oß Portraiture, Landscape, And; Enlargements. MODERATE/CHAEGES. 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.. "OTTANTEDaU about to Plant this-Season to inspect my Stock of over



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 J^l Blankets. Just arrived sample pairs Curtains from 2s lid.—Pearce's Drapery Sale. FOUND at last—A genuine Drapery Sale. If you did not get a circular call and get one at Pearce's Genuine Drapery Sale. T>EMEMBER its room we want, not S\> profit. Cost price accepted for nearly everything. We must have more room for stocktaking. Call and satisfy yourselves at Pearce's Clearing Sale. ' , COALS! COALS! COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. THIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL. Thiß 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 per Ton at Mount Sozners Station.



j JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street I Ashburton. mas 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 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. FOR watches, [clocks;, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker and Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) ■ Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. j



FTIHEEE 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 ?Isit a Bike ? ( Is it a Cart? Well, to satisfy this thirst for knowledge, THE EAKL at present staying at MORROW, BASSETT and C«. is a new up-to-date BICY C L R , Guaranteed, Fitted with Dunlop's Best Multifiex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and Bell Price :—£lo Cash. M. PRIEST, Manager



Complete Wwrßiislilngf. k GENTLEMAN in good social and J\_ 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.



250>000 JPruit and Forest Trees and. Shrubs, Before Purchasing elsewhere. All well grown and will be sure to give satisfac tion. NO EASONABLE OFFER REFUSED JAB. POJfcITEB, Clifton Nursery, Allenton, Ashburton 72 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. Storiyer Implement Agent. . WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), ■¥y|7H'OLESALE and retail Tinware T T Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing ■Windmill. IX7 ANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's V •>• Bicycle, good as new, very little used; must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. TRY the Rapid Shirt Globb, 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 fuU particulars apply ■ W. STONYER. WANTED KNOWN—That for Eeal 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 him success. Repairing done at once. Best Sol* Leather used.—Next Court Housed East Street, Ashburton.



TT7 ANTED Known— Best; anjmunifcioß V? Depot in Ashburton is Haedlbt Bbos. PATTY Fan baking powder wants ea trial without prejudice, .twoi patty pana or nothing. VTJ ANTED to sell, second-hand'Duncan * V Drill; guaranteed m good order, low price. For particulars apply W.Ston yer, Implement Depot.J WHAT prize takers for pastry use, Fatty Pan baking powder the great novelt PATTTPan baking powder contains a. patty pan at each end of, tin THE Eapid Lightning Shirk Gloss—tha only reliable shirt polish in the world. It is used by all the leading laundresses im' New Zealand. Try a tin, it will pay you. Sold by all the leading grocers. SPRING Millinery.—A few very choice Paris models are now on view in our showroom. Ladies to "just have a look" will be cordially welcomed at MtTcHi&L & Turner's. I SAY Friend : Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Bootsj? "Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always gafc good value at Mellor's. I WILL not be responsible for the debts of my wife, after this date, unlesscon ' tracted in the purchase of PLANTEKOA Ointment and Soap, which I know sh© cannot do without. She never suffers with chapped hands or rough, skin now.



FTP Those about to marry, and to those _fl_ 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.; *lso Bamboo Tables. In stock all kinds of bed steads and bedding; Suits of drawing and dining-room furniture made to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials.