Upper Ashburton Road Board

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Upper Ashburton Eoad Board was held in the Board's office, West street, on Monday, August 25th, 1902. Present—Messr3 C. J. Harper (chairman), D. McLean, M, Stitt, J. Tucker, and E. Campbell.

CO3SESPONDENCE. Correspondence was received— From the South Eakaia Road Board, agreeing to pay the half cost of shingling aotno sixty chains, more or less, of the Boundary Eoad, Dromore. t From the same, stating it had reoolvod an application from several ratepayers a-Icing for a light track of shingle on the Mitchani-Ashburton Eoad, commencing at t ie west corner of U.S. 27346 and working towards Mitchara. The South Rakaia Road Bard is willing to comply witli the request providing this Board will pay half the cost j along the boundary, some 97 chains.—The ! Clerk was instructed to reply that this Board [ cannot agree' to this work at the present t me, the portion nearer Ashburton being ia a worse state, and it is calling for tenders for some 120 chains of shingling on this portion for next meeting. From the Receiver of Land Revenue, forwarding particulars of monies paid to the Board's credit, Union Bank of Aus tralia, Limited, on account of " thirds " accrued for the quarter ended 2nd August inst.

From the Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corporation, Limited, reminding the Board that its' Employers' Liability policy, No. 363004, will expire on the 27th inst, and requesting tho enclosed wage certificate completed in order that the premium may be adjusted.—The Clerk was instructed to attend to the matter.

From the Mayor of Christehurch, for warding collecting list for the New Zealand national memorial, Home for Agad Veterans

BOLL ALTERATIONS.

The Clerk was instructed to submit the following to the Supervising Valuer, sub ject to all rates being paid to date:—Mr O. Di^by to Mr Joshua .Tucker, Lots 155, 156, | part R.S.s 10091, 6086. and 6037, 40a Or 20p. GENERAL RATE. Resolved, on the motion of Mr M. Stitt, seconded by Mr D. McLean, " That under Section 114, of the Road Boards' Act, 1882, a general rate of |- of a penny in the £ for the period commencing on the Ist day of April, 1902, and ending on the 31st day cf I March, 1903, be made a.nd levied on Sep tember 29th, on all rateable property within the Upper Ashbucton Koad District, such rate to be payable in one sum-on October 14th. SEPAEATB RATE. Resolved on the motion of Mr M. S'itt, seconded by Mr D. McLean, " That under Section 115, of the Soad Boards' Act, 1882, a separate rate be made and levied on September 29th, on all rateable property in the No. 5 Allenton Subdivision, of & of a penny in the £, payable in one sum on October 14th, for the period commencing on the Ist day of April, 1901, and ending on the 31st day of March, 1902." Estimate of work for which the Rate is required— Farm Road—Formation, Shingling, Pipes for Creek, and Labour £76 0 0 Creek Road -Formation, Shing ling ... ... ... 41 0 0 Saunters' Road—Formation and Shingling 28 0 0 .£145 0 0 The above estimate was approved by the Board.

"WORKS. It was decided to do the following 1, and the Clerk was instructed to call for tenders for next moeting :— Shingling some 60 chains, more or less, of the Boundary Road, Droraore, 15 yards of shingle to the chaiu; shingling some 120 chains, more or less, of Jlitcham Road, bstween E.S. 28752 and Reserve 2185, 15 yards of shingle to the chain. Some small work on Allen's Road, Allenton, was left in the hands of the member for the ward. GOIiSB NOTICES. It was resolved "That-Adam Long, the occupier of Rural Sections pts 21609, 17291, 17875, be, and he is hereby ordered, to grub and remove all gorae and other plants growing" 1 iipan the road up to the middle line of such roaJ along the whole frontage of th^said sections. The Board decided that action would be taken if gorse notices, as sent out, were not complied with.

I.KAVE OF ABSENCE. Leave of absence was granted from the meeting to Mr E. llei ring.

ACCOUNTS,

Accounts amounting to .£2lO 15s 3d were passed for payment, and the Board ad journed.

Easily Proven.

Thses is not the Slightest Necessity

FOB LEAVING ASHBUBTON TO LOOK

fob Proof.

The experience given below by this well known citizen of Ashburton is easily proven. The proof she offers for her convictions can Sifely be left with tho reader. It is a dif ficult matter to describe an aching back or any of the ills caused by disordered kid neys. How to cure the trouble is of much more importance, and the most exacting resident of Ashburton cannot :isk for any better authority on this point than that given by Mrs Lookhard, of Cox Street, this town, who says : — "There is no doubt but that Doan'.s Backache Kidney Pills are splendid. For a number of years I have been in need of such a medicine for pains in the small of my back and giddiness and headaches. The pains -were so bad that I could scarcely turn in my bed, and every movement made me cry out. It was when I laid down I felt worse. The doctors said it was caused by indigestion,and I took purgative medicines, but with no good results. When I saw Doan's Backache Kidney Pills advertised I noticed that they were said to cure such cases of mine, &o I got a box at tho Ash burton Drug Company's shop. After using them a while I found them a. cure for my troubles. They acted mildly and as a tonic, making me feel energetic, besides giving mo freedom from pain. People use pur gatives which weaken and impoverish the blood; they should get Doan's Backache Kidney Pills which strengthen the system while they cure."

Do not be satisfied with any imitations of Doan's Pills. Remember it was Doan's Backache Kidney Pills which, helped Mrs Lockhard, and if you suffer the same, as she did you want the same remedy. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 3s per box, or will be posted on receipt of price by the proprietors, Foster. McLellan Co., Pitt Street, Sydney, N. S. W.

But be sure they are Doan's,

INTERPROVINCIAL.

United Press Association —Hy Electric

Telegraph

WEM/iwroN, August 27

The arrivals in the colony during July numbered ! 532, and the departures 1314; against 2185 and 1271 respectively in July 1901. Naptkr, August 27 A railway fireman named Wellington was run over by a truck at Te Aute this morn ing, and received such injuries that he succumbed on the arrival of the train at Hastings. If you have Pneumatic Tyres you must have a reliable article, otherwise they are a constant source of annoyance. Consider ing that the IDEAL TYRE costs no more than the average pri3e, it is hardly to be wondered that this brand has become so deservedly popular. —Advt, Every person who has tried TUSSICURA. says the same thing. It is absolutely infallible in all cases. Smoke New Venus Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are always effective. 1 s boxes every where j

Another Victim

TO THK Enervating Heat of Summer.

The Caso of Mr. M. RANDALL.

(By a X a pier A'rffter. J

Mr. Magnus Ivnu.iaii was seen by o*;i representative at the former's residence in VVa^liorue-street, Miipior. "Have you any objection to giving me txi9 facts concerning your remarkable experience r" ■'i\one whatever," replied Mr. Ivau dall. . "I am glad of the opportunity, as my testimony may come under the notice of some other sufferer who can derive benoiit in the same manner that I have done." "What was your complaint? "Well, I had so many ailments that I can hardly give you a definite answer; but the cause of the whole ot my long sickness wns through a. terrible derange ment of my digestive organs. I was living in Melbourne when first attacked, and 1 attribute my illness to the ener vating heat which prevails there every summer. My food turned on me after every meal. .Everything I ate lay in a heavy, solid lump in n;y stomach, mak ing me * feel dreadfully uncomfortable, and too indolent to move. Dull, op pressive pains in the chest indicated that my food was not digesting'; then violent' headaches came on. lam an inveterate reader, but my eyesight was now very bad, and the throbbing pains in my head made reading useless, as i could not concentrate my attention on the subject matter of a book. *> Sharp twitches of agony appeared under the shoulder blades, making me very rest less and irritable. I used to go home after a clay's work feeling exhausted and knocked out; but I could net sleer at night. Every morning I arose wit.. aching limbs, feeling more languid and depressed than the day before. A feel ing of melancholia was upon me, and I could not arouse enthusiasm for any thing. My bowels were also out of or der. I was very irregular in that re spect, being constipated for days, with subsequent attacks of diarrhoea. The lower part of my right side was extreme ly tender, the least pressure producing great pain. I had a bad taste in my mouth, which made everything nauseou to the palate, although in course of timi this did not prove a great hardslrp as J had completely lost my appetite." "How did you get on without eat ing?" "Very badly indeed. I got thinne' and weaker every day, and felt fatigue before I started out from home.

looked the picture of misery, and I fel as dejected as I looked. My face wo white and pinched, and my hollo cheeks showed that my constitution wr, undermined with my complaint, whic at length upset my nervous system t such an extent that my nerves startc trembling and shaking at the leas noise."

"Were you in this state very long?" "About twelve months altogether, anr as I had taken a great number of al kinds of medicines without receiving an} benefit, I began to think that my suf ferings were going to last for ever." "You were apparently deceived ir that conjecture." "I was, lam thankful to say. M; habit of looking at everything readabi' accounted for my release from life-lon Buffering. - A description of a gentle man's cure from the same distress] >v complaint as mine came under my notice through perusing a pamphlet. He wa cured by Clements Tonic after a lon, illness, so I thotfght there might be ; chance for myself. I bought sever a' bottles of Clements Tonic, and it w.ir the best purchase I ever made. I acted like magic on my enfeebled an debilitated system. A few doses o Clements Tonic removed the feeling ol tightness in my chesfc after eating (w.hio- I did very heartily after each dose), bs s'des relieving me of the discomfort am" pain in my stomach. My bowels were regulated and my head became clear and free from sickening aches. The excru ciating agonies disappeared from raj shoulders and ribs, my nerves wort soothed/and toned up, and I slept splen didly and awoke refreshed and energotio My strength came back rapidly, and m\ weight increased every day. I felt borr anew. Clements > Tonic did its work thoroughly removing every symptom oj my. complaint, and my health has beer errand all those years since I was cured. Clements Tonic is a wonderful medicine and my experience teaches me that it is th?. one remedy that can always be de pended upon. In any way you like you may publish these facts."

THE ASHBURTON GUABDJAN: THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 8, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, I^obsrt Bklto, afc his Printing Office, Bornett Street, Ashbur ton. THUKSDAY, August 28, 1902,



■ It. is only on the use of Wolfe's § Sohnappa that it ought to be 1 judged, 1 you he tfie Judge. I Every bottte of Wolfe's Schnapps jj oontaina an honest preparation lor Juniper Berries and select 1 If you need a stimulant that will 1 brace a tired body or clear a I tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S I SCHNAPPS—not a false stimulant I but a builder up of vital forces. I you t(ikenostisk* | Better not take anything than i accept a substitute for this sterl- I ing old tonic. Imitations are put I out for one purpose only—to make I big profits—they are absolutely I worthless. yßuy Wdole Bottles 1 Look for the name, and accept . I only bottles with the signature of I Udolpho Wolfe on the label.



BUSINESS NOTICES. Support Local Industry, S&va !£oae7, And Ensure a Coinfortable'Fireside by using Mount Somers Coal. iyr ott si son s»s coal IS THE Best and the Cheapest Household Coal, bar none, of all the Coal 3 found on th© Eastern divide of the Middle Island. JOSHUA TUCKER. ■TT OI C E PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Have cock Street.



CEOWN BEBWBEY CO., Ltd. --._ Antigua Street, Christchureh. /CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES \y AND STOUT. FoETf Peibr Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 CLAEIDGE'S. STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tancsed Strekt, Ashburton. T> EST accommodation and attention for !•■» Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed-, ding and Picnic Parties caterod for. Horae j lipping done. F. P. GLARTDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 PEACE DECLARED "V* OT so with you, because your system i^ 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 Boots and .Shoes equally cheap. T. V 0 TJ H a, Ulster Boot Shop, Tancred street.



Wanted Known. QECOND TO. NONE "Water Eace Cleaner O can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Race, according to order. . _ F. W. PAGE, 121 Chertsey. CHARLES BEECH, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. MY TEA SOQM is cerfErally situated and Hot Pies can be had at any time. Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Small goods a specialty. Try Montgomerie's Malt Digestive Bread My Own Make. 8 209 Dofft Forget n O Call at ARGTLE BEOS, and order yowr Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, •) NEWCASTLE, ( Coal always j and ■ C on hand. "MOUNT SOMERS J Also Coke; Westport and Nowcasble Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. . { ILES' €antliarides and Rosemary v FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Ranfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting XjL the Growth of the Hair and removing Scurf and Dandruff. This is not a new preparation, but the Proprietor being re juested to put it withiu reach of everyone, has had it placed throughout New Zealand, and it can now be obtained 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 i .White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Geraldine. 8 183



SPECIAL FOR THIS WEEK. HAVING made a Special Purchase of over 5000 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 - A i PoBN'S DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOT HOUSE. The Poultry Industry. TTNDIAN Game and Dorking Cross, pro- I nounced by the Government Expert the best for the London Market. Indian Game Cockerels and Dorkinsj Hens (pure bred) For Sale. H. G. BERRYMAtf, 8 97 Ashburton — I ■ MUSIC. \ Singing, Piano, & Harmony MH 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.



STATUTORY DECLARATION. I, Maonvs Randai.t., Wasliorne Street, Naplnr, In theOolo-iv o' New Zealand, do solemnly and sincerely I dedaie hat I have rarefnlly rend the annexed docu ment consisting ot two folios and consecutively num. bfrvd fio:n o->e to two,and ihat *tcontains and isa true •<nd faithful account of my illness and cure by Cements Tonic, and also contains my full permission !o ru!>lis!i In any wav mv statements, which I aive vol untarily without receivlr.ganypayment- and I make ihU solemn declaration conscientiously believing tha sane to be. true, and by virtue ol the provisions ol an Act of (he General Assembly of New Zealand, Intituled " The Justices of Peace Act, 1882." Declared at Napier this seventh day ol November, ane thousand nine hundred, before me, J. S. CARP. T.P. m gßgosaaaCTgMsanwTßiTWiWiiWm «———■———^ BUSINESS NOTICES. : TAILORS. : New Season's Sampler. 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' 137; average marks gained, 94 per cent.



AND BOOT



Address ;—Care Mrs Pilbeow, Cameron Street. 728 NOTICE. 1 A NY person or persons found trespassing on the Eiversdale Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. 5 307 W. S. STRANGE. TEY H.P. MADDEN FOE, Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Pastes, Meat Pastes, Genoa Cake, Sultana Cake Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, Etc, Etc. A choice assortment always on hand. i "^TtTE have a few Dresses which we are ) IT anxious to clear previous to opening ! our Spring Stock. Price is no object. The : room is needed. See the windows at Mit chell & Turner's,



1 LAST FEW . DAYS. TPvURING the progress of Stock-taking, we have thrown out a larg 3 quantity of REMNANTS and ODDMENTS, in all Departments. These, during ihe few remaining days of our annual Sale, MUST BE CLEARED OUT, REGARDLESS oy COST OR VALUE. Call and Inspect them. ASHBURTON JLOXAJI JbiJAi JL K;\J*



BUSINESS NOTlCES_________, Furniture Buyers, Read this ! STRANGE, BUT TRUE. (A RECORD.) J TO ALL THOSE WHO PURCHASE 1 WORTH OR UPWARDS OF FURNITURE During our GREAT SALE £*l WE ARE GIVING |SE A Beautiful Present, such as a Nice Easy Chair, or Tea Set, Brass Rail Fender, or Bedroom Set, 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 YOUR PURSES and pay us a visit, tor it will ;pay you," and obfege, Yours very truly, *T. H. UN DRILL & CO., Complete House Furnishers, Ashburton.



Pure TEAS of FINEST Quality!! A RAB ... I jR ■iLii^ Brand. . - «sfc %ar These Teas are blends ofabsolutely the FINEST TEAS PROCURABLE. OUAU 11A %,:> iiiin I 111 ~ >s^ HI fB 11 ■ ■ ■ v I ill &*«#' ' Brand i iV/ Each Brand is ot a different character and flavour but of FINEST Quality. %J? Brand. Pure Ceylon I \\J Ask'your Grocer for these well-known Brands ol Teas and ... ACCEPTiNO OTHER



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 ia no need to write to them j just consign Matsoet'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 I 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 ihem. 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 j work in conjunction with them, which must be to the benefit of the owner. They ad verbise 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 i 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,



INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department £1,600,000 | 1 AS already been added to Policies in i"j 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. EICHAKDSON, Commissioned. bT. QEO R G X JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats AEE DELICIOUS. TRY "THEM, Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICES. CLEARING SALE. : TRKES : Giving up Business. THOS. BEALY, NURSERYMAN. TTTAVINQ- 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. 10 000 FRIIIT TREES. 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 . rees, all sorts 15,000 Ornamental Trees and Shrubs 6,000 Roses, choicest kinds And many other varieties too numerous to mention. In lots at your own Prices, 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 ie 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.— Moriaett Bros., Cabinetmakers, etc., Tancred Street. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. TQTVEEY description of Merchandise and JCi 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 „ Eangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 „ Ealing ... 595 „ Westerfield ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON Manager



BUSINESS NOTICES. H. MeSIEBB?, T>ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. J. SEALT & CO new SEEDS, NEW SEEDS. "TTCTE beg to intimate to ou numerous patrons, that our stock of new season'B seeds has arrived,, in fine order, from the far-famed 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 Sealv's Corner. East Street. J. SEALY & CO. 7 131 ; . LA TES T PEAECE'S Sale of Drapery. Wonderful success. Shop crowded Saturday Everybody smiling and satisfied. The reductions are genuine. T^TOW 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.



KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE WINDOWS OF STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, This Week. . A GREAT Gathering of Good Guinea BOOTS for Men now showing.



"OEMEBIBEE its room we want, not JJu profit. Cost price accepted for nearly everything. We must have more room for stocktaking. Call and satisfy yourselves at Pearce's Clearing Sale. . . : : J COALS! COALS! COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MAEKET. FTIHIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every I Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMEES COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, burns with, a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TET IT ! TEY IT ! TEY 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 SELLEE, &o. "O EGISTEEED TEACHEE 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 does not fail in any point. Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes,



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 Assurance Society, Ltd



Arasenes, etc. TANCEED STEEET, Next Hall, Her balist. /. FOE WATCHES, [CLOCKS, 1, JEWELLEEY, SILVEE AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, 'x, GO TO G. JESSON, Practical Watohmaker and Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. mHEEE 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? (



TpOLiCT Holders are hereby notified that . Mr Henry Stephenson has been appointed Local Agent at Ash burton, vice Mr William Stonyer. Tfca 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, 1 110 District Manager, Christchurch. IN EVERT WALK OF LIFE I 111 -—■ You Require #Slfe



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IsitaCart? Well, to satisfy this thirst for knowledge, THE EAIIL ■ at present staying nt MOEROW, BASSETT and C». is a new up-to-date BICYCL X , Guaranteed, Fitted with Dunlop's Best Multiflex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and Bell Price :-£lO Cash. M PRIEST, Manager i BAKER BROS. Complete Furnf»hin)X urwi>ic 11 k?j\ in k n ?*. A GENTLEMAN in good social and J3l 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,



BUSINESS NOTIfES NOTICE. -*XT E HAVE APPOINTED F. W. COX, f Agent for Massey-Harris and Imperial Bicycles FOB ASHBUKTON, EAZAIA, and| Surrounding Districts. Clients will receive every attention^ and ME COX will Collect all Monies due to üb. CANADA CYCLE & MOTOE COY, LIMITED. Depot—East Street, Aehburton. i HALMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDEES' BUILDINGS. COR 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. . t



Only the Best Brands of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kepf. ' 8 57 Special Notice. -fTTTANTED all about to Plant this Season to inspect my Stock of ove,r 250,000 JPruit and Forest Trees and Shrubs, Before Purchasing elsewhere. All well grown and will be sure £6 give satisfac tion. NO EASONABLE OFFEE EEFUSED JAS. POKTUE, Clifton Nursery, Allenton, Ashburton 7 2 WANTE D 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. WILLIAM R. HYDE, - BUENETT STEEET, ASHBUETON. (Next Ashburton Club), "T^H OLESALE and retail Tinware f ? Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. \ \ ANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's * 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. TEY 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 grocere. WANTED to Sell-Several good city and country Hotels.. For foil particulars apply W. STONYER.



WANTED KNOWN-That for Eeal Good Winter Boots and Shoes, at Seasonable Prices, call at J. Moisok, 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'Btood the test, and are the best proof of his success. Repairing done at once. Best Sole Leather used.—Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton. y WANTED Known-Besfe ammunition Depot in Ashburtcn is Habdlet Bafts. PATTY Pan baking jpowder want* on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. . XX" ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan V » Drill; guaranteed m good order, low price. J\>r particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot.* WHAT prize takers for pastny use, Patty Pan baking powder the great novelt PATTT Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin THE Eapid Lightning Shirfc Gloss—the only reliable shirt polish in the world. It is used by all the leading laundresses is 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 pur showroom. Ladies to "just have a look* will be cordially welcomed at Mitchell & Turner's. I SAY Friend : Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Boots? Why, Mel* 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, Haveloek Street.- Just received, a consignment of Wicker Chairs in latest shapes and designs; also Bamboo Tables. In stock all kinds of bed steads and bedding; Suits of drawing and dining-room furniture made to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials.