Money by Duck-Keeping.

THE BEST BEEEDS.I

Tn writing of water-fowl it may be as well to state at once that I do not believe in keeping ducks and the like entirely away from water. It is natural for tha birds, and I would not advise any one who has not the accommodation for such to keep ducks. Vory little water may do, but water they ought to have, be the other conditions what they may. I will only refer in this paper to the more ordinary varieties, and which may be termed utility ducks, such as Indian Runners, Pekins, Aylesbury, and Koiiena, and crosses from these. To start duck farming I approve of hatching them out, and a hen is the best medium for this purpose. They do well enough from an incubator, but they require much more attention in that case than when they have ii broody hen along with them. Tho eggs hatch out in 28 to 30 days. Perhaps it may seem strange to say that ducks are subjeot to cramp, but this is certainly the case. A duckliug, given full scope with regard to water, aDd no "broody hen to warm it, may drop off without the owner knowing exactly what is the cause. Although ducks ulso love the moist ground and misty weather, they require warm, dry housing to keep them in vigour and health. Ducks are extremely hardy if treated in a rational manner, and that is the reason for my belief that there is

MONEY IN THE BUSINESS. An artificial pond is the best for ducklings. It need ant be an expensive or an orna- j mental article. The end of a barrel a few inches deep in water answers well enough. Place a few stones round about, outside and inside, to enable thy youngsters to get out and in readily. The water must be changed once a day at least, and the cleaner it is kept the better. Don't give the ducklings this bath one day and none the next. This may cause trouble to arise. ISTo grain is required by young stock for three or four weeks. After that a little now and again may be supplied. I find oatmeal very j good for those birds intended for the early markets. My ducks get as much skimmed milk as my maid can spare. At four months they should be fat, and prove any- ' thing about 4lbs each. When they are about a month to six weeks old I allow them to go t® the barn. As ducks are much given to laying their eggs in or about a pond or burnside, it is best to keep them penned up in the morning until they lay. Ducks love a dark place for their nest when confined, and this should be upon tho floor. As a rule, the eggs are very fertile. PTOE DUCKS ABE TO BE PBEFEEKED

to crosses as crosses soon give signs of run ning to seed—that is to say, they become small in size, and many give up their good laying qualities. This, however, is more so the case in the yards where little or no at tention is given to distinct breeds. Once a duck ip crossed it gradually sinks iis characteristic qualities, and the oftener it is crossed the more it degenerates. Wisely mated, however, the first crosses prove good birds. For instance, if you take the Runner and Aylesbury, and keep them strictly as a first cross you will have not only handsome birds, but fast growers and early layers. They also make fairly good table birds, and their flesh can be highly commended. Then tho Aylesbury- Rouen are large, good-looking crosses, and usually the - colour is more white than the iatter variety. They are average layers. It matters little which drake be used, as they are about equal size. On the other hand, the cross named above, viz., the Indian Eunner and the Aylesbury, it is as to run the first named as a drake, keeping the Aylesbury as the ducks. The latter being heavy does not make such a nice stock bird as the lighter Eunner. The variety known as the Indian Eunner.

HAS COIEE INTO FAVOUR of recent years, comparatively speaking. It is a very ornamental bird, being fawn and white in colour, the markings of the feath ers being very clear and distinct, but this only holds gpod in ft, degree, as they do not as yet breed true to colour. Some hatch out \erymuch darker than others. The drake is a lovely bird, and, as a rule, is very attentive to his harem. They are rafher small birds, but excellent lawyers, and much valued for table purposes. I have had them laying when only six months old. The eggs are big considering the weight of the duck. Aylesbury variety are without doubt the best we have for the table. They grow quickly, and can be kilted at three to four months. To be sure of fertile eggs it is wise to keep a medium-sized drake, ihe birds are white, xovy short on tne leg, ! with a deep keel almost touching the ground. They are good layers. The Eouen is perhaps a more ornamental duck than eithsr of tfcoje named, and many pro fess to say they are superior to any variety when cooking is considered. Some strains of Eouens are fast growers, but., generally speaking, they do not gain weight so read ily as the white,variety, where the condit ions are equal. Pekins are somewhat like j the Aylesbury, but their legs and bill are orange coloured, whereas the Aylesbury has yellow. While deficient as.table fowls, they beat the Aylesbury in laying qualities. As a breed for crossing for egg production nothing can stand alongside the Pekin. A good drake will run successfully with seven or eight ducks.

TO PATTEN DUCKS. shut them up in pens in a darkened out house. Feed liberally on a mixture of oatmeal, maize meal, bean meal, and simi lar food stuffs. Potatoes may be mixed once a day, and give all food in a moist state. A little fat; or melted suet in the food does good. Plenty of sweet or skim med milk is to be commended. Give them abundance of water. This can be done by an outside trough arrangement. The pen sparred to allow the birds to take their food from the outside. On no account put the food on the floor of the pen. ~ " People's Journal."

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN-. MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Robketßkll, at bis Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. MONDAY, August 25, 1902.



It is only on the use of Wolfe's 8 Schnapps that it ought to be | judged. 1 ¥ou he tße Judge. Every bottle of Wolfe's Schnapps contains an honeet preparation of Juniper Berries and select Barley. If you need a stimulant that will brace a tired body or clear a tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS—not a raise stimulant but a builder up of vital forces. ¥outaJ(enof!iisfL Better not tnlce anything than i acoept a substitute for this sterl ing old tonic. Imitations are put I out for one purpose only—to make big profits—they are absolutely worthless. fluyWfaieSdotfles Look for the name, and accept ■, only bottles with the signature of j Udolpho Wolfe on the label. | BUSINESS NOTICES.



Support Local Industry, Save 2£osey, And, Ensure a Comfortable Fireside by using Mount Somers Coal# TyrQUNT SOHSB3 COAL IS THE Best and the Cheapest Household Coal, bar none, of all the Coals found on the Eastern divide of the j Middle Island. JOSHUA TUCKER. , ■TTOICE PKODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFOETE. > Mrs Johnston. Hatslock Street. CROWN BEEWBEY CO., Ltd. Antigua Street, Christchurch. /^ELEBEATED SPAEKLING ALES U AND STOUT. Forty Pbisr Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134



Don't Forget ! TO Call afc ARGYLE BEOS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, ") NEWCASTLE, t Coal always and C on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Also Coke 5 Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. SPECIAL FOR THIS WEEK. HAVING made a Special Purchase of ovßr 6000 yards of Lace in a great 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 DKAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOT HOUSE. ILES' Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR, As used by Lady Eanfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting J\. the Growth of the Hair and removing Scurf and Dandruff. This is not a new preparation, but the Proprietor being requested to put it within reach of everyone, has had it placed throughout New Zealand, and it can now be obtained locally from all Chemists, Storekeepers, and Hairdressers, etc., or direct from the Manufacturer —EDWARD ILES, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 28 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Tamer, Geraldine. 8 182 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 bred) For Sale. H. G. BERRYMAN", 8 97 Ashburton



W©' * W m The Flaps of Consumption, S$ It is popularly supposed that ?|{ consumption is inherited. This is an error. Consumptive ten- fdencics are inherited but the yr disease itself cannot be. Con-^ tfli sumption is caused by the attacks *•&% vlv of germs upon the lung tissues. \if W These tissues will, if weak, break MS £$£ down under the attacks. People *•«% Jlf with weak lungs should fortify W and strengthen them against £&'* disease. There is nothing that A. W w in do this so effectually as W Z Lane's I w Emulsion ofty $ Cod Liver O//| Wand#Creasote'. *| >J% It supplies the vital elements so ty\ \f/much needed by those afflicted W &s>'* with weak lungs, bronchitis, con- £p)a ?|f sumption and wasting diseases. 3% \ff It expels disease by revita!i:-:ir::,' %/ the blood and building healthy tv£> tissue. It is very pleasant to £> take, and does not upset the \§ t stomach. Even little children £§% like it and ask for it. logvW W chemist or grocer wiil supply yon hsv A'a with Lane's Emulsion. tlt'4 Vf 'Price 0/0 and 4/6. *" W if£ "lis Famous;" because its^ The Ot*p That Cheeks.—What is m< invigorating thao a nice cup of Coffee th< frosty mornings ; and jrou get one if y buy some of Fletcher Bros, gne blend Java and Mocha, which makes a c^p Coffee fit for the Gods. We grind t Coffee on the premises, thereby en3un its freshness. W& have only one quali and one price, namely, Is Gd per lb ; a : tnere is nothing better to be had i Smoke New Venus



INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1-600.000 |1 AS already been added to Policies in j "\ , the Department. This is the Bonus Year Jund everyone now taking out a partieipa tino- 3?elicy will receive a substantial bonus 4»t thread of the year. J. H. EICHAKDSON, Commissioner.



"We are old friends, this bottle and I. We have known each other for over sixty years. When a boy I was always taking cold, but a few doses of this medicine would at once set me right. v When a young man I had a weak throat and weak lungs. My friends feared some lung trouble, but Avgt's greatly strengthened my thrqat, cleared up my voice, and took away the ten dency for every cold to go to ray lungs. " Last year I had a bad attack of la grippe. The only medicine I took was from this bottle, and 1 came out all right. I know it's good, too, for asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia,croup.'' There are many substitutes and imi tations. Beware of them! Be sure you get Ayer's Cherry Pectqral. Two sizes. Large and small bottles. Prepared by Dr. J, -■ Ayer s. lo. ; Lowell, Mass., U.S.A,



TO LET, Commodious House, containing sixteen rooms with all conveniences; well situated in Tancred Street. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE. ~ TWO Building Allotments, fronting Alford Forest Road, immediately opposite the entrance to the Woollen Factory, being Lotß 7 and 8, each contain ing Apply to T. BULLOCK. ~ FOR™SALE Fairton. BUILDING- Site, being Lot 81, contain ing i-Acre. T. BULLOCK. TINWALD TO LET j |"* OTTAGE, together with small stable * and shed, situated at corner of Archi bald and Agnes Streets. T. BULLOCK.



FOR SALE Suburban Property 5 ACRES 0 roods 20 Perches, near the North-East Town Belt, and being Lots 8 and 9, part of E.S. 5800. The owner leaving the district. Liberal terms of pay ment Apnlyto T. BULLOCK _____ IMPKOVED Farms and other Properties as follows, viz:— 447 Acres, with extensive improvements, good for all-round Farming. 283 Acres, light land, Wesfcerfield Survey District 1200 Acres, sheep country, together with farm house and other improvements. 76 Acres, together with Dwelling, etc., near Winslow ] 79 Acres, improved Farm, together with buildings, Lowcliffe, ! And other Farm Properties. ! COTTAGES, Etc.. FOE SALE. • 3£ Acres. Tinwald, together with good Dwelling House and other improve ments. } Acre, Hampstead, 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. 818, i Acre, Aitkert Street Also,— Building Allotments for Sale in the Townships of Tinwald, Eakaia, Winslow and Wheatstone, and a number in Allenton District, near the Woollen Factory. To Let;— Small Shop and Office in the Arcade To Let, at a low rental, Shop and premises i Triangle Buildings, near the' Post { Office and Eailway Station. List of Properties may be seen at my Office, where full particulars can be obtained. T. BULLOCK.



'jTUSSICURA,, - j THE GREAT THROAT AND LUNG ' I HEALEE. 1 "TVfO greater foolishness can be imagined 3 J3I than the neglect of those trivial ail- J ments to which every person is liable, and " i which frequently develop into serious 1 ; disease. While there exists a remedy like ' ! TUSSICURA, which reaches the very seat 1; of the trouble and renders _ dangerous developments impossible, there is no reason 1 ; why Consumption, Pleurisy, and Pneumonia should obtain a hold on the system, but at I the same time the danger of delay is so I evident that it should be unnecessary to J emphasise its importance. Eemember, i TUSSICURA will cure the worst cough or cold immediately and permanently. Price 2s 6d per bottle. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer S. J. Evans, Dunedin. Wholesale Agents for N.Z., Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. Obtainable from all Chemists and Store keepers throughout the colony. MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony MX 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-a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for the Examinations in the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College, London ; also for Trinity College, London. Each Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. Address :— Care Mks Pxlbrow, Cameron Street. 7 28 CHARLES BEECH, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. MY TEA ROOM is centrally situated and Hot Pies can be had at any time. J Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to 1 order. Small goods a specialty. Try Montgomerie's Malt Digestive Bread. My Own Make. 8 209 STANDISH AND PREECE Photographers under the Royal patronage jof the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio ; i High Street, Christchurch.



The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd T)olicy Holders are hereby notified that Mr Henry Stephenson as been appointed Local Agent at Ash barton, vice Mr William Stonyer. Tha Society is now issuing Policies con aining new and attractive features guaranteed bonuses, etc., full particulars of which may be obtained on application to Henry Stephenson, Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. E. Walton, 7 110 District Manager, Christchurch. * PEACE DECLARED. TVJ OT so with you, because your system iS is out of order, on account of your cold feet. Eemedy—Call at the ULSTER BOOT. SHOP and get a pair of warm Bocrts or Slippers. Prices to suit every one. Slippers from 9d upwards. All classes of Boots and Shoes equally cheap. ?. YOXTNG, Ulster Boot Shop, Tancred street. Special Notice. E 1 ~\% TANTED all about to Plant this Season W• • i to inspect my Stock of over * 250,000 Fruit; and Forest Trees and Shrubs, Before Purchasing elsewhere. All well grown and will be sure to give satisfac tion. NO EASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. JAS. PORTER, Clifton Nursery, Allenton, Ashburton 72 WILUAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), T7f7"H OLE SALE and retail Tinware W Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. ST. GEORGE JAMS, i Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. . TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. For Asthmatical troubles of any kind the only certain specific is Evans' Mountain King Asthma Powder,



? BUSINESS NOTICgS^^ I I Furniture Buyers, Read this ! STRANGE, BUT TRUE. j (A RECOED.) j p TO [ALL THOSE WHO PURCHASE -I'll WORTH OR UPWAEDS OF FURNITURE During our GREAT SALE \& WE ARE GIVING I£3 j A Beautiful Present, such as a Nice Easy Chair, or Tea Set, Brass Rail Fender, or Bedroom Set, ! l Etc. Etc. Etc. (According to purchase and your own choice.) Every article at reduced price. And. we guarantee to sell at latest published Christchurch prices TO OUR COUNTRY CLIENTS. We also offer to pay your Railway Fares to select your Presents. We will also pack it and your purchase free of charge. SO STUDY TOUS PURSES and pay us a visit, for it .will pay you, and oblige, Yours very truly, Complete House Furnishers, Ashburton,



I Pure TEAS of FINEST Quality!,! i 1 These Teas are blends 01 absolutely the I g FINEST TEAS PROCURABLE. 1 I Cl^ lIAII ' "11 f\& ' f ;^%: : , 1 I fIL 51 H « ■ liSil I r;W;" Brand . i i \Jr | I Each Brand is oi a different character and I 1 flavour but of FINEST Quality. I I %&? Brand. Pure Ceylon I \%J | I Ask your Grocer for these well-known 1 h Brands ot Teas and ... I 1 ACCEPT NO OTHER. I



TO SHEEPOWNERS, GOOD PRICES ASSURED. HMATSON AND Co., beg to inform • holders of Sheep and Lambs that should they be looking for a Market and decide to try Addington, that they will be glad to receive Consignments. There is no need to write to them; 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 aa Clients may desire. Prompt Payments. Consign MATSOFS, Addington. To Those Who Have Landed Property to Sell. Send Particulars of your Properties to H. MATSON AND CO. The Firm is recognised as the greatest medium of exchange in Canterbury, and Buyers from all parts are constantly en quiring and making inquiries from them. ■ During the past six months the firm have been instrumental in selling no less than SIX good-sized 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 j scale. If you have a place for sale, avail j yourself of their services. It costs 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 i Moneyed Clients. MATSON'S, 6 143 Christchurch. CLABIDGE'S STABLES, ! (Late McConnell'fl). Tancred Street, Ashbtjbton. T)EST accommodation and attention for JO Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed diiig and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse lipping done. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE \ I ANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grate, VV a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street, !



BUSINESS NOTICES. j CLEARING SALE. j : TREES : Giving up Business. THOS. SEALY, N URSERYMAN. HAVING decided to relinquish the Nursery Business, the whole of the large and choice stock is offered at muoh reduced prices. The whole must be cleared before the end of the present season. '10 AAA FRUIT TEEBS. Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach, Cherry, etc 10,000 Gooseberry and Currant, choice sorts 50,000 Macrocarpa 150,000 Larch 200,000 Pinus Insignis, one and two years 5,000 Walnuts and Chestnuts 10,000 Oregon Pine 120,000 Forest Trees, all sorts 15,000 Ornamental Trees and Shrubs 6,000 Eoses, choicest kinds And many other varieties too numerous to mention. In lots at your own Prices. j Large orders will be executed at a fraction of usual cost. | The Nursery must be closed 30th Sept. next THOS. SEALY, Riverbank 59 AN EXPLANATION AS AN explanation to numerous en quirers teova 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, pur articles not to be surpassed, and our prompt | ness in executing all orders exact. Give us ; a trial and see if above is correct.— Moeiaett Bros., Cabinetmakers, etc., Tancred Street. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. TpVEEY description of Merchandise and t^J 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 ... 1800 „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 „ - Baling ... 595 „ Westerfield ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ i Springburn ... 495 „ . T. P. GIBSON Manager



BUSINESS NOTICES. "OARRISTER 8c SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. J. SEALY & CO. NEW SEEDS, NEW SEEDS. "¥T7"E beg to intimate to ou numerous patrons, that our stock of new season's seeds has arrived, in fine order, from the f ar-f amed house of Carter and Co., London and include Farm Seeds, Vegetable Seeds, Flower Seeds, in endless varieties, andj garden requisites of every description. We are still to be found at Sealy's Corner. East Street. J. SEALY & CO. | 7 131 I, A T E S T . \ 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 J3I 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>EMEMBEE its room we want, not X\) 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 MAEKET. 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 per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c.



J. L.HIGGS Painter, Glazier, Paperhanger, and Signwriter Wall Paper, Scrim, Oils, Paints, Glass, etc., in Stock. HAVING taken over the Picture Fram ing Plant and Stock of Mr J. Wright I am now prepared to receive orders for Picture Framing at lowest prices. Tancred Street. KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE WINDOWS OF STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, This Week. A GREAT Gathering oif 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. KOBINSON. 7 29 Lw^owderl) RELIEVE FEVERISH HEaT PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the consti tution during the period of Teething, words "JOHN STEEDMANr , CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," 4re engraved on the Government Stamp affixed U Kempthorne, Prosser & Co., Agents Smoke New Venus



"OEGISTERED TEACHER OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of every.description. Latest Mubio by every mail. Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's J Sewing Machines. The Latesf; and Best- Th. c only Sewing Machine that doea 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 aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) .j Ashburton. ' ■ : —Repairs a Specialty.-— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. 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 at MORROW, BASSETT and Ce. is a new up-to-date BICYCLE , Guaranteed, Fitted with Dunlop's Best Multiflex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and Bell Price :—£lo Cash. M. PRIEST, Manager BAKER BHOB. Complete ir'TH.riilsilitMgj. U!W DKKTAKERiNi. A GENTLEMAN in good social and 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.



______jTO,rNESS NOTIfES NOTICE. "TTT HAVE APPOINTED F. W. COX, Agent for Massey-Harris and Imperial Bicycles : FOB ASHBURTON, EAEAIA, andj Surrounding Districts. Clients will receive every attention, and ME COX will Collect all Monies due to u». CANADA CYCLE & MOTOB COY, LIMITED. Depot—East Street, Ashburton, : HA LMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDEES' BUILDINGS. OOR Portraiture, Landscape, And Enlargements. MODEEATE CHARGES. 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 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 PLANTEKOA Ointment in the bargain. 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' 1 137; average marks gained, 94 per cent. 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, J24 Chertssy.



NOTICE. A NY person or persons found trespassing il. on the Eiversdale Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. 5307 ' W-S. STRANGE. i \\ ANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's Bicycle, good as new, very little used j must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. IQATTT Pan baking powder, the great JL novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. TRY the Eapid 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. JPor^'full particulars apply W. STONYEB, WANTED KNOWN—That for Real Good Winter Soots and Shoes, at Eeasonable Prices, call at J. Moison, for, as in the past, J. M. still maintains, and would not forfeit, that grand reputation be ■ 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 bis success. Repairing done at once. Best Sold Leather used.—Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton. WANTED Known—Best ammunition Depot in Ashburton is Hakdlet Bros. PATTY Pan baking powder wantß oa trial without prejudice, two patty [ pans or nothing. \\J ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan VV Drill i guaranteed in good order, low price. For particulars apply W. Ston- I yer, Implement Depots WHAT prize takers for paßtry use, Patty Fan baking powder the great novelt ••','■ . ._ PATTY Pan baking powder » patty pan at each end of tin THE Eapid Lightning Shirt Gloss—th« only reliable shirt polish in the world. It is used by all the leading laundresses in New Zealand. Try fa 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 Mitchb&li &z Ttjrneb's. I SAY Friend : Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Boots? Why, Msl lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get good value at Mellor's. I WILL not be responsible for the debts of my wife, after this date, unless con tracted in the purchase of PLANTEKOA Ointment and Soap, which I know she cannot do without. She never suffers with 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 dssigna; also Bamboo Tables. In stock all kinds of bed- v steads and bedding; Suits of drawing and diniug-room furniture iaadft to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials.