PARLIAMENT.

House of Eepresentatives.

United Press Association—ByElectrio i Telegraph Wklt.ington, July 18 The House met at 2.30 p.m. The Shipping and Seamen's Bill, to con solidate and amend the existing law, was introduced by Governor's message, and read a first time. Select Committees were set up to con sider the Government Superannuation Bill and State Fire Insurance Bill. ' In reply to questions, Ministers stated that the Government was considering the advisability of bringing down legislation to validate all bona fide purchases of Native land with a Crown grant; foundation ; that it was not the intention of the Government to confine future applications to the S.M. bench to barristers and solicitors only; that the Government would make enquiries as to the advisability of pubbshing a law list for New Zealand; that the question of bringing down a superannuation scheme for prison officials was under consideration; that provision had been made in the elec toral rolls to restore electoral privileges to men who had been absent from New Zea land on military service in South Africa; that the Government could not see its way to allow private llifle Clubs and civilians to compete at' New Zealand Eirle Association meetings : that there was no necessity to hold an enquiry into ciroumstances which led to the steamer Ellen Ballanee being picked up and towed to Lytt'eton by the Rotomahana a couple of weeks ago ; that further enquiries were being made into the loss of certain articles by returned South African troopers ab .-Somes Island; that a text book on forestry was being compiled, and would be published as soon as possible. The House rose at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. Sir Joseph Ward moved the second read ing of the Aid to Public Works and Land Settlement Bill, to authorise the raising of money in aid of certain public works and other purposes. He said it was not neces sary for him to explain the details of the Bill, which was the sequence to the pro posals contained in the Financial State ment, and which made the necessary pro vision for carrying out the public works policy. Mr { Massey regretted that Sir Joseph Ward had not given the House details of the Bill, and stated how it was proposed to raise the money. The last loan on the London market had been far from satisfac tory, as it had only realised 92 at the out side, which meant a loss of £140,000 on the whole loan. He admitted a certain amount of borrowing was necessary to carry on the public works, but he objected to the system of prosecuting these works by co-operative labour, as being wasteful and extravagant in the extreme, In his opinion the colony could not afford to borrow more than one million a year, and he considered that if the mortgage tax were abolished it would not be necessary to borrow such a large sum annually for advances to settlers, as the half per cent charged for land mort gages caused the people to invest their money in other directions. Referring to the proposal to devote J>450,000 to addi tional rolling stock for open lines, etc., Mr Massey urged that before going in for luxuries of this kind the mam trunk lines of the colony should be completed. He also complained that items were being charged to the public works fund that had no right to be ho charged, and went on to remon state with the Government for the slow progress that was being made with the North Island Main Trunk Bail way. At the rate things weve going, that line would not be completed in ten years. Mr Hogg admitted that there would be justification for retrenchment in some of our public departments, especially in the Defence Department, but in the face of the revenue figures it could not bo said that the colony was not warranted in pursuing a vigorous public works policy. He approved of curtailing the general expenditure, but the money spent on public works was not by any means excessive, and his regret was that more money was not saved out of the consolidated fund to devote to public works and road construction, and generally open ing up the country. In advocating the completion of the main trunk lines, he said he thought the time had arisen when the colony should face the music, and perhaps a little more than would be raised under ordinary circumstances. In order to effect that purpose, the de fended co-operative labor system, und pointed out that under it the lands of the colony were being settled. Mr Monk contended that the Govern ment was using the borrowing of money for political purposes, in order to return themselves in office. He did not question the prosperity of the colony; but said the South African war had made us richer. Ho admitted the colony must borrow, as the people had been educated up to it, and Government would go on borrowiug until natural laws rounded them up, and they i could borrow no more. There had not been an adequate return for the borrowed money, and the manner of the construction I of theMakohine viaduct alone was sufficient to condemn any of the Ministry. Mr Herries said he was aware that it was necessary to borrow, and he did not pro pose to oppose the Bill, which, however, he noticed with concern was the same as the Bill of last year. He regretted it allowed the Treasurer to borrow at half per cent, more than he was allowed to do two years , ago. If that was not; altered it was a con fession that the credit of the colony did not stand so high now as it did two years ago, ' The. Hon Hall-Jones, referring to the discharge of men from certain public works last December, said he had told members of the House at the time, and he reiterated it now, that the real reason for the dismissal was that the money provided by the House for these works had been exhausted. He quoted figures to show to what extent some of the votes for the North Island Unas had been overspent, and went on to say thafc had the Govern ment not acted as it had done, it would have been unfairly treating other works, He denied that the work had been stopped on the North Island main trunk line. There had always been several hundred men employed there, and the instruc tions given -wbvq that every expedition was to be used in pushing on that work. It must be borne in mind that the Govern ment had to carry on after the 3ist March next, until such time as further financial provision for public works was made by Parliament. So that the If rail lions asked for in this Bill would not be wholly expended during the current year. He combatted the contention that certain items of expenditure had been improperly charged to the public works fund. Begar4 ing the charges made against the co-opera tive system, he gave instances of delay and expense under the old contract system, and said that comparison was all in favour of co-operative labor. He defended the co operative gystem at some length, and pointed to the good record of co-operative labour in connection with railway con struction. During the six years he had been in office, the sum of =£1,684,574 had been spent on railway construction, and Burely that could not be looked upon as extravagant. It had been stated that only some sixteen miles of the North Island Trunk railway had been completed during the term of office of the present Government, but that statement was in correct. Double the number of miles would be nearer the mark. Mjr Pirani urged that the co-operative works should be let by small contracts, which in every way would be much preferable to the present system. lie condemned the way in which the Government managed the Post Office Savings Bank funds, and said that of the ,£0,350,000 the credit of deposi tors in the bank the only funds in hand amounted to £68,000, the remainder being invested in Government securities. Mr Gilfedder supported the Bill, because public works "were necessary in » young colony like New Zealand. Ministers per. Eonaily were not in favour of borrowing, but the demands of the constituents com* pelled the Government to resort to the London money market, He opposed the remission of the mortgage tax, and suggest ed that the sheep tax should be abolished, Mr Buddo generally supported the Bill, although he did not think the return from

the loan would equal the interest the colony would have to pay on it, At the same time, he thought the colony was well able to bear the extra charges incurred by this loan. Mr Lethbridge did not object to borrow ing for public works, and ho supported the Bill. Mr Hanan held that if the ©^position were sincere in their professsons against borrowing they should vote against this Bill. He considered it to be his duty in ( the name of common-sense to support these loan proposals. On the motion of Sir Joseph Ward, the debate was adjourned till 2.30 on Friday next. Sir Joseph Ward said it would not be convenient to resume the debate on Tuesday, as it was intended to go into Com mittee of Supply on that day for the con sideration of the Estimates. The House rose at 12.20 a.m. i !

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : MONDAY, JULY 21, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hakcox, for the Proprietor, Robert Bell, at his Printing Office, Burnebb Street, Ashbartron MONDAY, July 21, 19 ,



Nothing like it in the world. The most certain and effective cough medicine. The surest body builder. Xaqe's €mulsioq of Cod Liver Oil, with Lime, Soda, and Greasote. "ITS FAMOUS." This celebrated Emulsion relieves at once hacking, stubborn, tickling coughs. Constant coughing, coughing, coughing, deprives the sufferer of needed reßt. It weakens and debilitates. It retards a speedy cure. Lane's Emulsion will stop the cough. It will give sound refreshing sleep. It will help food digest perfectly. Perfectly digested food means more fat, more blood, more strength. It means health, the health that is needed to resist disease. With robust health, consumption (the white Bcourge of N.Z.) cannot follow a cough. 'VGet Xane'a Emulsion, take it according to directions, and notice how quickly you begin to improve. All chemists and stores Bell it. Two sizes, 2/6 and 4/6. ® W BUSINESS NOTICES. Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,000*000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringont Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District — James Pipe. Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. 6 2>o ffIHEEE has been a lot of CURIOSITY, evinced about the EAEL 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 afe present staying at MOEEOW, BASSETT and Co. is a new up-to-date BIOY C L E , Guaranteed, Fitted with Dunlop's Be3t Multiflex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and Bell. * Price :—£lo Cask M. PRIEST, Manager Special Notice. "in|TANTED all about to Plant thiß Season 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 REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED^ JAS. PORTER, Clifton Nursery, Allenton, Ashburton ~7 2 GIVING UP BUSINESS. /"I BEAT Clearing Sale, commencing XX Saturday, July 19th, for one month only. The entire stock must be sold. Genuine reductions. Special reductions in Millinery, and 'Ladies* and Children' Underclothing—Miss E. Barnes, corne r Arcade and Tancred Street. 7 14 g INSURE NOW' WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600,000 YT AS already been added to Policies in JO. 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. J. W. JMalcolmson, FARMERS' AGBNT, aROADE, ASHhURTOtf. T *M A BUYER OF MEAT AT "X 'FalrfieW Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, & PEAS, On Trucks Ashburtonor Country Stations Affe nt for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine) 2 188



" 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. " When a young man I had a weak throat and weak lungs. My friends feared some lung trouble, but Ayer's Cherry Pectoral greatly strengthened my throat, cleared up my voice, and took away the ten dency for every cold to go to my lungs. " Last year I had a bad attack of la grippe. The only medicitfe I took was ' from this bottle, and 1 came out all right. I know its good, too, for asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia,croup. '• J There are many substitutes and imi- j tations. Beware of them! Be sure •} you get Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, Two sizes. Large and small bottles. Prepared by Dr. J. S. Ayer & Co., Lowell. Mass., U.S.A. BUSINESS NOTICES |j. SEALY&CO. NEW SEEDS, NEW SEEDS. WE beg to intimate to our numerous patrons, that our stock of new season's seeds haß arrived, in fine [order, from the far-famed house of Carter and Co., London and include i 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. IJ. SEALY & CO. 7 131 ! Have You Heard the Latest ? YOU can obtain in any quantities, from 1 cwt. to a ton, I WESTPOET, ( J NEWCASTLE, ) Coal always and ) on hand. I MOUNT SOMERS C WESTPOET and NEWCASTLE SLACK, also FIREWOOD, In Stock at : : Argyle Bros. Havelock Street. I PEACE DECLARED. NOT so with you. because your system is out of order, on account of your cold feet. Remedy—Call at the ULSTER BOOT SHOP and get a pair of warm Boots or Slippers. Prices to suit every one. Slippers from 9d upwards. All classes of Boot 3 and Shoes equally cheap. , T. YOUNG, i Ulster Boot Shop, Tanored street. I ! Support Local Industry, | Save 2£oaey, I And Ensure a Comfortable Fireside i | by using Mount Somers Coal. I "11/T'OUJSTT SOMBBS GOAL' IS THE I Best and the Cheapest Household Coal, bar none, of all the Coals found on the Eastern divide of the Middle Island. JOSHUA TUCKER. £5 REWARD. nnHE above sum, more or less, according JL to circumstances, wiU be the gain of any person or persons who, in the want of any requirements in either the Cabinet making or Upholstery lines, will pay a visit to Mobiakty Bros, establishment, opposite C. Baker's, Wakanui Road. PHOTOGRAPHY. HALMS STUDIOS, SAUNDKRS 1 BUILDING*, TTTE are doing TWELVBBNAVEKLLRD W CABINET PHOIOS and EN LARGEMEKT, size 12 x 10, moantcd-m beautiful tinted plate Bunk mount for 15s SEE SPECIMENS, as this is o »ly for a Limited Time. COME EARLY.



BPSINgSB NOTICES -. SEWING MACHINES, — o— I am sole Agent for the celebrated " DAVET " Machines for Ashburton County. They are the cheapest and best in the market. I challenge all competitors—as regards price and working.—l 2 months'guarantee with each machine HAND Machines 10s j Treadle machines £Q 10s, £7, <£710s, £%, £6 10s. All these machines have latest improvements up-to-date. ALSO, I call attention to my large stock of Farming and Carpenter's Tools-inoluding Spades, Forks, Martin's and other Gorse Knives—Garden Bakes, Hoes, E<o. All at Bedrock Prices G. MEDDINS,! The People's Ironmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. I HAVE CHEAP OR EXPENSIVE W ALL PAPERS : : TO SUIT EVERYONE. : J House Painting, Sign-writing, Glazing, etc, etc. MIXED^ PAINTS- J. W I L 8 ON, Wiiiimi IBPHIMIIiIir i^*.waw^wM-a*i|aiiaiinilllMlMPlM3llßßtJailllßP*<.l^^ *r* I i-"'l^|Tf |KJi<M.l!«lVll>Eixi - I •I ' The GreajrClothing Bargains ij J I Thej&reat Dra >erv Bargains! 8 I The Great Boot and Shoe Bargains I CONTINUED TO-DAY I 3At Alcorn's Sale! OARDLEY BROS., PLUMBERS, IKO.NMONGIiIBS, AND TINSMITH Our Sa«Bon'a Stock of GUNS, CARTRIDGES, AND GUN FITTINGS Ib to Hand ; and Oar GUNSMITHTNG, ENGINEERING,' and BRAIZING DEPARTMENT, Is In the Hands of a Certi6cßted Erßinm r, therefore ail work will be catriediOUti on Met t scientific hnee, and guarantee i Wfl hod a large shock "f -WIM)MILLS, TANKS, BATHB, FOKCE and UP I" I'UMP.S HINKS, LAVATORY B~ PIN'S, HIGH" PRKfcSDRE BOILERS, &c, and Mi»k- HOi an'rt COLb'WATER m»1 S>aNITARV WORK ft Bpf.ci*tt.y J SPOUTfNG. RIDGING, and all closes <f Jin ond Iron Goods M inuf»6t orr-d. Pipe Wt.li* UnvHQ, Pumps, Hydrihiio Rame, Windmills and Water Wheels fixed and A Staff <-f Competent Workmen always ftvaikble for all, olagsea of Plumbing wotk in noy p«*rt of thu oounsj'i «*- 32 HARDLEY BROS. p a Boj 82 PLUMBERS and SANITARY ENGINEERS, BAST STRKET GREAT STOCKTAKING SALE AT / Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Everything Reduced in Price for One Month. WISE Fathers and Mothers remember this is our Annual Stocktaking Sale, when the most up-to-date Stock of Boots and. Shoes in Ashburton will be cleared regardless of cost. Remember we are not holding this Sale for fun, we are in down right earnest. We are going to Sell two thousand pairs of Boots in one month. BOOTS- BOOTS. They are almost given away at Mellor's. Now is your time to buy. Come and see for yourself Come early, for our Sale is now on, and it will only last for One Month. This is without doubt the largest Boot Sale ever held in' Ashburton. The public say Mellor's the man for good, cheap, genuine Sales, so come one, come all. Do not forget that Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store IS IN TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. PAINTING, GLAZING, HOUSE DECORATING, SIGN-WRITING. WH. COLLINS AND CO., Painters, "East Street, Ashburton, rare making a • Specialty of their Painting, Glazing, House Decorating, Papering, Graining, and Sign-writing Department. Every effort is being made to keep up to date in every i respect, and the Prices are Eight. Competent workmen only are employed, and prices and any information can be had for the asking. ' FAKMS FOR PRIVATE SAI'E. W^ HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES FOR PRIVATE SALE: ---376 acre farm at Waterton, with 4 roomed honae, 4 stall stable, loose box, and granary ; good cropping and grass Und 730 acrep. Binds district, good buildings, allin gra^e, well fenced and subdivided into 9 paddocks, well watered 600 acres at Mothvtn, 8 roomed house, and, other Ivnprovernenta i 156 acre farm at Fiemington, 4 roomed house and stable, well watered and \ fenced j 476 acre farm at Springburn, all newly laid down; 7>oomed hou«e,6etall stable, woolshed, divided into 10 paddocks { 450 acre leasehold farm, at Mitcham Road 950 acre farm at Seafield, 4 roomed house, stable 262 acre farm at FU-mlngf-on, highly improvfd, divided into 8 paddocks, well fenced and watered, 6 roomed house, granary, outhouse, 4 rooms, 6 stall stable, and other necessary outbuildings 3800 acres, all in g^aea, well fenced and subdivided ; all well watered and good plantations ; close to railway ; with good buildings, house, woolshed, 1 cottage, and other improvements ; eapy terms. (This property can be sold subdivided in two blocks.) We shall be glad to give the fullest Information to Intending purchasers, and | show them over any of the above properties. ] FHIEDIANDESTbROS , LTD, j



1 BOSINBSS NOTICES I R CLARK J CARRIAGE PAINTER, { FIVE Tears with A. G.Howland, Christ-1 church; seventeen years with J. R. and F. and H. Steel. Begs to notify the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has' started Business in premises, opposite Church of England, Tancred street west. Vehicles of every description Painted to any Design; good workmanship guaran teed ; best materials used. Cushions and all leather work made or repaired. A Trial Solicited. 6 166 The N.Z. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVERY description of Merchandise and 'Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. Amongst others we have the following properties for Sale by Private Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres Mayfield ... 872 acres, leasehold Mayfield ... 967 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Rangitata ... 650 „ Hinds . ... 1800 „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ I Coldstream ... 350 „ Ealing ... "595 „ Westerfield ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON, Manager \XJ ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan * * Drill; guaranteed in good order, low price. JPor particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot. WANTED to sell, Small Farm 40 acres, first-class land, good buildings, price low, terms reasonable; suit man with small capital. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Land and Estate Agent. WANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's Bicycle, good as new, arery little used; must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. 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. Stonyer, Implement Agent. WANTED to sell, nearly new/Gas Grate; a bargain.-—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. JL.HIGGS Painter, Glazier, Paperhanger, and Sign writer Wall Paper, Scrim, Oils, Paints, Glass, etc., in Stock. TTAVING taken over the Picture Fram- O. ing Plant and Stock of Mr J. Wright I am now prepared to receive orders for Picture Framing at lowest prices. J. L. HIGGS, Tancred Street. Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Race Cleane can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Race, according to order. F. W. PAGE, 124 Chertsey. VOIOE PRODUCTION, SIEGING PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston rpERM cotnmenoed TOF.SD&Y,29th May Jl.' • NO TIC S. A NY pereon or persona found Treepiseing on the Biveredule Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecated. 307 W S STRANGE. FOB WATOHBS OLOOKS^ JEWELLERY, ! SILVER AND ELEOTRO-PLATB j SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Bso, GO TO G. JESSON, Practical Wstich maker and Jeweller, Burnett Street), (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashbartoa. —Repairs ft Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with, BAKER BROS.; Complete Furnisliingr/; UNDEBTAEEBS, COALS! COALS ! OOALS! MOUNT SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET* rriHIS h Canterbury's Best Coal. Every I Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL, This Cobl has 35 per oenb of Gas, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heat TRY IT! TRY IT \\ TRY IT (To be had of all Coal Merohantßi Price—l7s per Tod at Mount Somers Btatlon JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street, Aehburton



HAVE TOU SEfIN THOSE NICE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHS STOCK IS GIVING AWAY ? YOU get one with every cash purchase of 12s 6d. They're honestly worth 2s 6d each, and you get them for nothing. CAPITAL PLACE THAT BLUE BOOT STORE. Wonderful how it's becoming a household word throughout the county of late. Note Address— D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. The name is synonymous with all that is bright, best, and up-to-date in footwear. Nothing but the best English leather used for repairs. T>ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. I Money to lend on freehold security. THE CHRISTCHUECH MEAT COMPANY. (Works : Islington and Smithfield) \ RE Buyers of Prime DAIRY or GRAIN FED BACON PIGS . In any Quantity. Christchurch Meat Company, Limited Stafford Street, Timaru. Kw^^^^Bx^^H^k o /»"v ~- "i v o w Efl t; ~ P3 jS vjHfl ** *o So 2-2 ■ WM. SPARROW, Corner of Eoßb and Mooro Streets NOTICE; H. P. MADDKN, BAKER, COFFKCTTONER, ASD CATKRKR, East Steeet, WOT7ID respflcifoliy ifike_ ihJs npportaiti'f}' of ih»nlung his cut-* toniers *<> jr*st orders, *i:d trusts to merit a conriiitw cc of the s;inie in th«» fu me Add"WK»t h«soomod»ti(»n- hss now b«en addrfd (o the refreshment rtjoma. which are «uj! finder th« personal supervision of Mrs Madden, where patrons can rely up >n r jeivspg the best attention. Tea, Coffee Ci-o >a, f-tc, will be dispensed, ir conjunction with Hot Scotch Pies, Scones, Cakes, Ptstry Ore»ms, which are manu factured en the premises, from the bftst ingreoVnft?. and from the lftle«t London, and Parisian redpea, fofc 'which the Establibhnieut is noted. BrUe, Birthday, and Christeninj?|CakeF a speciality. Catering as usual. _ ' Satisfaction " ia onr motto. CLABIDGE'S STABLES, (Late MeConnelTs). |Tancbed Street, Ashbtjbton. T)EST acebmmodation and attention for J> Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse Clipping 1 done. F. P. CLAEIDGE, < Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 THOM4S LINTEKN BEGS to announce thab he has takes over the ALFORD FOREST HOTEL. And will be glad bo see oldJJFrlenda and Visitors. Only bPBt Brands of Wince, Ales, and Spirits afcockor 1. Good Table. Good ut^ndanop. 5 WANTED— Farmers and Employers requiring Married Couples, Plough men, Groom 3, Gardeners, Shepherds, Dairy Hands; also Hotel Servants, to apply to McDonald, Manchester Street, Christ church. All orders promptly attended to. Miss Cohway supplies female servants. 210 WANTED, AGENTS. Wanted—Agents. (}£\ TO take down orders on a New <3y /w Article, suitable, agreeable, and use ful to'all (work permanently or in spare time.) Agents wanted in every district and colony. Enclose envelope for particu lars. Address: ' Wanted, Box976,Sydney,N;S.W. 6 304 THY 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. OATTY Pan baking powder contains a I- patty pun <*t each end of tin. THHE R »pidL-ghtinß Shirb Ulos 1— he only I reliable ihirt poliah in the world. It 'a used by all the leading huadreese* in Npu Zealand. Try a tin, ib will pay you Sod by ftU tho leading (jrooere. 5 7 PATT"? Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins fcr nothing From all Grooers ' ■ OATTx ran baking powder is the grea' L 68t> novelty you ever saw. fiold »U TRY theßapid Lighting Shirb Glohs. Try the Rapid Lighting Shir!) Gloss Try the Kapid Lighting Shirt Gloss Sold by aU leadipß grooers. 5 Smoke New Venus



; LONDON BUTCHERY .• TANCEED STEEET. HAVING taken over the Business of thejate Sam. E. Burnard, as from Jst 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 7 29 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; juefc consign Matson's, Addington. The firm will carefully untruck sad classify each lot, and if the price bid at Auction is not sufficient on a basis of the ci.f. Prices current for Frozen Meat, they will have the Sheep sent to either Isling ton or Belfast, and on receipt of Weights will sell forward or ship as Clients may desire. Prompt Payments. Consign MATSON'S, Addington. To Those Who Have Landed Property to Sell. 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 Eeview, which is circulated throughout the - world. (They advertise likely Properties in their regular column, free of cost to Owners, and other charges are on the lowest scale. If you have a place for sale, avail yourself of their services. It cofts nothing unless sale is made, and no fear of your Property being hawked or depreciated. Great facts. They can always assist Purchasers, being hand and glove with. . Moneyed Clients. MATSON'S, 6 143 ■■'•; Christchurch^ CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd. Antigua Street, Christchuroh. j^ELEBEATED SPAEKLING ALES V^ AND STOUT. Forty Peize Medals. ; In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 i GENTLEMEN. ~=- Try Owr CHESTERFIELDS \l I on Or *X Jircuß-qxiarter I*L Overcoats. \ n , J H MoDQNALD Sc CO. Tailors 1 NOTICE. ' TT7 E HAVE APPOINTED ! F. W. COX, t ■ Agect for ! MASS.FY-HaRBIS and ) IMPEBI4L BICYCES FOR * ASHBURTON, RAKAIA, and ' Surrounding Districts ' Clients will reoeive every attention, and MR COX will Oolleofi all Monies due tojist CANADA * CYCLE & MOTOR COY LIMITED Depot—East Street, Ashburton LLEWELLYN OWEN, MOSM. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. r CJTUDENTB prepared for any Magical JO Examination held In New Zoaland, ' All branches of Mnslc taught. 3 Candidates presented at KxamloAtloni, IS?; average marks gained, 94 per peat, [ MES J. LLOYB, MUSIC BELLEP, &o. T>EGI9TERED TEACHER o? Xi MUSIC a . Maaioal Instruments of every deaorlpbioo. Lateab Music, by every mail. 3 AGBNT FOR WHEELKR AND WILSON'S Sewing MI aehines I The Leteab and Best); the only Hewing Machine that does not fail in any p tint. AGENT FOR I EMPBSSR KEEDLF,, MaterlaU kept. New Transfers, Pluahes, . Araeenes, etc. Tanobed Ssbrbt (next) Bali,, Herballsb ) rilO Those about to marry, and to those JL already married. Study economy by purchasing your furniture at W. & M. Baker's Warehouse, Havelock Street. 7 Just received, a consignment of Wicker " Chairs in latest shapes and designs; also ? Bamboo Tables. In stock all kinds of bed steads and bedding; Suits of drawing and dining-room furniture made to order at moderate, prices. Best workmanship and : materials. , -^TTTANTED KNOWN—That I am pre- I T \ pared to give Estimates for all j Plumbers' and Gasfitting Work, and can guarantee complete satisfaction. Hot and Cold Water Services laid on. Well Sinking > Baths, Tanks and Boiler Frames. Having had a long experience in Gun Eepairs, those Sportsmen who require their Guns repaired by an Expert should bring them ' to me early, as the season is close upon us ■ WILLIAM 8,. HYDE, Burnett Street, Next Door to Club. . f Plumber, Locksmith, Gasfitter & Tinsmith, Lowest prices compatible with good work t manship, 53 THE Genuine Silent Primus Cooking Stove 14s 6d, uses ordinary kerosene j also Primus Hot Plate 17s 6d, and I Primus Iron Heater, 3s 6d.—Carson &Co.