CABLE NEWS.

I United Press Association —By Electria j Telegraph— Copyright

London, Doc. 8 Severe weather has thrown a number of men idle in London, and the Bishop of London has appealed for relief, funds. Two out of the eight city merchants and produce-brokers, who were charged with fraud by obtaining credit by discounting bills to the extent of ,£107,0l 10, when they were insolvent, were sentenced after four teen days' trial, to nine months' imprison ment. The rest were discharged.

The British Association has accepted the South Africa Chartered Company's invita tion to hold the 1905 meeting at Victoria Falls. The Danube is frozen over. Cecil Wallis, who claims that he was a Lieutenant in the Otago Hussars in 1894, pleaded guilty in London to bigamy and ftau 1, and was committed for trial.' The health of the Marquis of Linlithgow (Lord Hopt-toun) is very indifferent. His doctors have forbidden him to hunt. Berlin, Dec. 8 All Krupp's workmen at Essen and Kiel met and telegraphed to the Kaiser that they were determined to keep Krupp's memory bright. Paris, Dec. 8 The Minister for Foreign Affairs had in duced Siam to add another clause to the Franco-Siamese treaty, engaging not to fortify Battambang and Siemreep, or with in 25 kilometres of the right bank of the river Mekong. Ottawa, December 8 ' The Halifax-Montreal express was de railed. Seven persons were killed, and twelve injured. Tho Premier of Quebec has refused the offer of an Anglo-American syndicate to I purchase twenty-fivo million acres of virgin j agricultural land for eight million sterling. New York, Deo. 8 Mr Thomas B. Eoid, late speaker of the Amorican House of Representatives, is dead aged 63. Teheran, Dec. 8. The Shah has discarded 1640 of his wives retaining sixty. Hia subjects resent tViR rftfnrm.

Melbourne, Deo 8. The action brought by the Perpetual Executors Trustees against the New Zea land Accident Insurance Company to re cover £1000 on the policy of John Hoog klimmer, who was found dead in his bed room, with the g;is turned on, resulted in a a verdict for the defendants. The jury found that Hoogklimmer committed suicide. Adet,atde, Decemberß Three slight earth tremors were felt at | Hergott yesterday. !

South Africa.

United Press Association -By Klectric [Telegraph —Copyright Capetown, Dec. 8. Drought in the Orange Colony is causing great concern. The farmers are unable to plough the hard land, and it is almost cer tain the Government will be compelled to feed the people and maintain relief works for another ye.tr. Lord Miluer, at Bloemfontein, informed the burgherß t?at all receipts would be honoured. Though compensation would not be paid for destroyed stock three mil lions would be distributed, pro rata, among the sufferers by the war.

My Chamberlain's Tour.

London, Dec 8. Mr Chamberlain remains at Durban from the 21st to the 24th, thence he goes to Maritzburg until .the 28th, and visits Co lenso, Ladysraith, and Spion Kop, quitting Natal on th" 3lst. Mr Chambenlain had an audience with the Khedive. Cairo, T>eT S. Mr Chamberlain and his wifa visited the Sphinx. They resume their voyage to-day.

The Pacific Cable.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Brisbane, Dee 8. Ottawa advised the Postmaster-General and Sir Sandford Fleming that in order to test the ralo of transmission round the world, a cable was despatched to the Mayor of Ottawa. The circuit was completed in six hours three minutes. Mrcr.Bonp.NE, Dec. 6 Sir J. G. Ward cabled to Mr Drake, con gratulating him the openingl of the Pacific cable after much opposition and vexatious delays. Ho predicted large and eventually remunerative business.

The Mullah's Forces.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph - Copyright. London, Dec. 0 Although the Mullah's forces are increas ing largely it is believed that only half of them can be depended upon. His body guard consists of a thousand outlaws and murderers.

Sven Hedin's Return.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph —Copyright London, December 8 Dr Sven Hedin, the famous explorer, has arrived in England after traversing 6900 miles of unexplored country in Asia. He suffered tenible hardships in high altitudes, and lost many members of his expedition in the desert of Gobi. Two attempts to reach Lhassa failed. Dr IJediu was arrested when within one day's ride of the city.

Home for Incurables.

Per Press £ ssociativm—By file-trie Telegraph Auckland, Decomber 6 At^a meeting of the Hospital and Charit able Aid Board the question of hospitals for incurables was raised by the chairman, and on his motion, it was decided that a deputa tion should wait upon Auckland members, asking them to urge upon the Government the necessity for placing a sum on the Esti mates next session for the purpose of pro viding homes for incurables. It was pointed out that it was neoossary the Auck land and other hospitals should be relieved of incurable patients. !

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : WEDNESDAY, DECEMBEB 10 , 1902;

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox for the Proprietor, Kobkbt Bell, afc his Printing Office. Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. WEDNESDAY, December 10, 1902,.



business Notices FARMS FARMS FARMS _EABMS I HAVE for Sale one of the best Dairy Farni3 in New Zealand, about 150 acres, watered with natural stream, near a Factory. In fact ev«thing 13 in its favour. A chance rarely met with. Must be sold. Good reasons given for selling. 314 Acres of Lnnd. Good little farm, situated 14 miles from Ashburton. Low price and easy terms. 10 Acres (999 years lease). Good bouse, nice garden. Situated near Anama schoool. Anxious to sell. 150, 75,120. 40 Acres -good land. Three miles from town. May be sold as a whole or separately. Owner willing to take a low price and easy terms. I have also a number of other Farms and Town Properties on my books for sate at low prices. Having Money to Lend on First and Second Mortgnge, I can arrange excep tional terms for any of the above. IMPLEMENTS. One good second-hand Woods' Harvester and Binder. One McCormick's second hand. Both guaranteed. In good working order. To be had at a bargain. I have the most up-to-date Farm Machi nery in the market. Kindly call at the Implement Depot, Tancred street, and inspect for yourselves. W. STOJSYKR. ! NEW ARRIVALS P (By the Steamer Rangatira) WE have just received the first con- | signments of Drugs and Druggists Wares, carefully selected in London by Mr Cambridge. We are now using all new Drugs for dispensing. Entrust us with : your physician's prescriptions, we will | dispense them with care and accuracy, using fresh and pure drugs in their com pounding. ! The Popular Vinegar Essence is again in iasi supply, Is 6d for a gallon. Sponges.—The selection is the largest and finest ever shown in Ashburton, prices ranging from Is to 28a each. This tjUality of sponge is always reserved for the Home trade and seldom exported. Si»ABKr.KT Botti.es. — The new design, double size, with a syphon tap for drawing off small quantities of aerated water, also 6000 Sparklets and 500 packages of fruit crystals for making delicious fruit drinks. ' Photographic Cambbas. — The Little Nipper No. 3, quarter plato, latest improve ments, a really good snapshot Camera, holds 12 plates, 10s. For the Rabiks.—Everything is Corona tion. Buy the baby a Coronation Dummy or Soother. Costs 9d. Fur the best and j lightest yet introduced. Fob the Fabmer and Cattle Owner.— We have a useful assortment of instru ments, sui'h as gags and drenching bits for j giving medicines. Probangs for choking, I noodles for wounds, enemas, etc. j Fob the Ladies—(With apologies for! placing theui last) we shall huve, by ss. J Waimate, now in port, some of the prettiest j ttoveltiea to Ite found in Lsndon in per fumery, brush ware, and articles for tho Dressing Table and Bath "Room. The Ashburton Drug Co., Ltd., | J. M. CAMBRIDGE, i 12 239 Manager. ■ Alassey-Harris Bicycles ' TO THE FRONT AGAIN. AT the Invercargill Sports, held on | November 10th, they secured J, 2, 3 in every event on the programme. This is the greatest record in the Austra lasian Colonies, and was never known before. Call and inspect our latest Models, which are built for strength and speed. j Bicycle Depot—EAST STREET. j Agent ~J. GORDON. | To the Electors of Asli bm'tou. Another Man in the field. J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, of Tancred Street, iprAS decided to stand on the Liberal platform, and would solicit your support and patronage in all branches of tho Painting and Decorating Trade. Pictures Framed. Sign-writing a specialty. Call and see the latest in PAPERS. Newman's Livery Stables, (Behind Somerset Hotel), Ashburton. J NEWMAN desires to thank his • Customers for their patronage in the past and to solicit a continuance of ti.e same in the future. In order to keep pace with his growing business he has just had built several new vehicles. Horses and Traps always on hire. i Best accommodation for visitors from j town or country. j Wedditrg and Picnic Parties catered for. | • Chnrges Moderate. j J. NEWMAN, Proprietor. ! 11 209 [ NOTICE The Great Eugene Sandow is coming. i "T^TOW is the time to buy Developera J3I and Spring Grip Dumb-Bells at HARDLEY BROS Of WILL buy you a sound second-! ofaO hand Bicycle at G. H. Carson's, Eclipse | Cycle Works. STRANGE'S Sample Booms in Burnett j street



Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract — Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diplo ma at the International Exhibition, Am sterdam ; acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the globe. That the crude, resinous oils, which are now foisted upon the public under the name of Eucalypti Extracts, may not be mistaken for Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Euca lypti Extract, we state:—lt is proved by tests made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Griefswald JPrussJa), that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and othei substances adherent to primary distillation, will develop the curative properties possessed by the plant. To avoid the appalling consequences result ing from th application of substitutes, etc, in ncroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery, internal inflammation, etc., insist on getting Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Eup/ - lypti Extract and be safe.



The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest moneymakers for the poor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and eachcne means a profit with hardly any work, Send for our catalogue .We sell on cash or time payments, and can givo yoa real assistance when you need it. The advice and help of our expert always at your service. We keep the best of every thing for the poultry yard.— Advt. HOURNITUIIE. —Go to Strange's for Jt: variety and best value,



Beauty, splenaor, elegance! Rich and heavy braids! Long and flowing tresses! Ayer's Hair Vigor feeds the hair and makes it grow long and heavy. It stops falling of the hair, completely cures dandruff, and keeps the scalp clean and healthy. Asia dressing for the hair you will certainly be greatly pleased with it. You can always rely upon it for restoring color to your gray hair, all the full, rich color it Lad in early life. There is no doubt about this. You need have no fear of being disap pointed. We speak with a knowledge that covers over fifty years of experi ence with this valuable preparation. Do not be deceived by cheap imita tions which will only disappoint you. Make sure that yea get the genuine Ayer's Hair Vigor. Prepared by Dr. J C. Aysr&Co., Lowell, /.lass-, U.S.A. BUSINESS NOTICES. TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street. Strawberries & Cream at H- Bairstow's- TTUST landed—Nice assortment of Choc -9$ olates in handbags, gloves, find other fanny boxes very suitable for Xmas presents, at H. Baikstow's. We do all in our power to meet the requirements of our customers in the dining rooms, both by buying the very best gcods and giving best possible attention. 12 31 H. BAIRSTOW. Great Smash in Prices OF /GLASSWARE and CROCKERY, at J. T, COOCH'S, Opposite Railway Station. 11. A. FLOWER, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, EAST STREET. A CHOICE Assortment of G.8.D., Loewe, and other makes of Pipes in stock. Cigarette Holders, Touches, Pocket Knives, Hair Brushes and Combs, in endless varieties- Slazenger's Tennis Balls and Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15 for 6d. Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. E. A. FLOWER, (late F Clark's Tobacconist. Exquisite in Flavour. Altogether Fine, SURATURA wouldn't be selling if it did not have merit to support it, and it is The Merits of Suratura Tea That Count. It 13 delicious and fragrant. It is rich and strong. Ib is palatable and wholesome. It is economical to use. it is an ideal Family Tea. i SURATURA is pure, honest, Ceylon Tea, ' and is guaranteed not blended with Indian, i China, or nuy cheap or inferior teas. Retail Prices — Suratura A quality—ls 8d per 1b Suratura B quality—ls lldper lb Suratura D quality—2s 2d per lb Suratura X quality—2s 6d per lb Procurable from — John Orr and Co., Ashburton. J. W. Lill, Dunsandel J. R. Carey, Fairton D. Miller and Co., Hinds FOR 15s 1 dozen Cabinets and one Mato line Enlargement riAN BE OBTAINED FROM jyjLJL A. KjjlL JcduJj 9 PHOTOGRAPHER. Burnett St. ASHBURTON. Patronised by the Right Hon. R. J. Seddon Premier of New Zealand. , Work guaranteed within a fortnight from date of return of Proofs. COALS! COALS COALS i MOUNT SQMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. npiHIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every JL* 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 —17s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. TO Those about to marry, and to those already married. Study economy by purchasing your furniture at W. & M. Baker's Warehouse, Havelock Street. Just received, a consignment of Wicker Chairs in latest shapes and designs; also Bamboo Tables. In stock all kinds of bed steads and bedding ; Suits of drawing and dining-room furniture made to order at j moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials MORIARTY BROS., j Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, etc., | TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



T. Bullock. ■__ FOR SALE. COTTAGE Property, conveniently situ ated in Cox street, being T.S. 829, con taining -£-acre, on which is erected a dwelling house with verandah, surrounded by garden, and a portion planted with fruit trees. There is also a small stable and other conveniences. Very liberal terras of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. Moore Street. /QUARTER Acre, being Town Section \og 334, having 66ft frontage on Moore Street, together with Cottage thereon, and small Shed. Price £149. Easy terms can be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—NICE BUILDING SITE. 9ACEES odd, good land, situated near Town. To be sold in two allotments if so desired. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE T7IAIRTON Sections, viz: — Lota 11 and 12, each containing .} acre, and Lot 81, also \ acre. . Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL. PREMISES in Moore Street, lately occupied by Mr T. Tully. T. BULLOCK, TO LET, OR FOR SALE. and half-an-acre situated in \U Princes Street, Netherby. [ T. BULLOCK. \ TO LET OR FOR SALE. A COMMODIOUS Dwelling House of 15 rooms, surrounded by garden, etc., conveniently situated in Tancred Street one of the principal streets. If sold, very easy terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application. T^BULLOCK. TO LET, AT A LOW RENTAL. OJHOPS and Premises in Triangle Bund le ings, fronting the Wakanui Road, and pear tho Post Office and Railway Station. T. BULLOCK; BURNETT STREET. TO LET—Shop now occupied by Messrs Kerr Bros., they having taken larger premises near the above. Possession can be given in a few days, T. BULLOCK. STRANGE' S Eldredgo B. Sewing Machine .£6 6s, i



BUSINESS NOTICES SANTA CLAUS AHD FATHER! -XMAS COMING AGAIN. - - H. M JONES. - - «dLl"l Cases °* Toys > Fancy Goods, Books, Stationery, China, Glass, Plush, 'jcv Japanese and Leather Goods rsi\J Suitable for Christmas, New Year, Birthday & Wedding Presents Imported direct from Leading London Houses. Must S>c Sold. Lowest possible Prices. Call early <fe often ! Christmas Cards in great variety. Pianos, Organs and Bicycles sold. Easy I payments. Cricketing,' Croquet and Tennis Material H. M, JONES. I "»«■-"——~—- : —rrmtmn— inn- ■ .. , ■ ihiiihm i ■ ■■wiwimiiiihhiiuwmwii WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 "T^TE Shall be represented at the Christchurch -and Tiinaru Auction Sales, and have made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent on to either Christchurch or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows — If intended for sale at Christchurch:—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for Sale at Timaru:—Mill and Company's Siding, Timaru. If intended for sale at Ashburton :—Friedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at ■ Lowest Bates. The Season's Salesihavejbeen fixed as follows :— Christchurch. Timaru. December 11th, 1902. December 3rd, 1902. January 16th, 1903. January 13th, 1903. February 19th, 1903. February 25thJ 1903. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. FURNITURE SALE. IN CONSEQUENCE OF OUR EECENT LOSS BY FIEE | W E WANT MONE V, so have determined to sell the whole of our large stocks of Household Furnishings at graat ieduction3, i (Segardless of Cost.) A nuinV er of slightly damaged articles at your own price. ■ i dim■■ iiu^MMm Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom' Sets, Jugs, Vases, Orna _ , ments, Etc., (almost given away.) Crockcrv and Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Eugs, Slats, Bedsteads, Bed ding, Chairs, Drawing Room and Dining Room Suites, GiaSSWarQ, Couches, etc., all reduced. (Infact.no reasonable offer will be refused.) A lot of Bamboo Poles and Blind Boilers at Half Price. T. H. UN DRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Etc., Tancred Street. Old premises next Building Society Office, and at new Hall, next Claridge's Stables.



ARGYLE B2£' TTAVE on Sale at their Yards, Havelock Street, the best Coals and Firewood ON THE MARKET. A Trial Solicited. Orders Promptly attended to. WANTED KNOWN. j T>ASTEURISED Milk, Cream, and Sepa rator Butter from Melrose Dairy, Hamp stead, delivered fresh every day in town. My Dairy is always open for inspection to the public. JOHN OLSEN. To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S CANTERBURY Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) DIRECTORY, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL : APRIL 1903 ; (SECOND YEAR OF PUBLICATION.) TTvEMY Bvo. size, containing over 1000 pages, together with numerous Maps, corrected to date, the whole handsomely bound in cloth, gilt lettered. Price, if ordered before publication, 10s 6d  After publication, 12s 6d. Stone Son & Co. PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS, Dunedin and Wellington. 10 293 STRANGE'S Famous White Patent Satin Quilt (full size) 15s 6d,



National Mortgage & Agency ; Company, ' NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND., LIMITED. "■* j Capital subscribed ... £ 1,000,000 i Paid and Called Up ... .£200,000 KeserveFund ... ... .£32,500 "< ri"VHE above Company bog to notify to A their Clients and the Public thai; it has been decided to add to their business a COMMISSION AND AUCTIONEERING DEPARTMENT, and will from the Ist October last be prepared to undertake Sales by Auction or Private Treaty of LAND, LIVE STOCK, WOOL, FROZEN MEAT, Etc., Placed in their hands for Sale. The Department will bounder the charge of Mr H. S. Bourd, who will act as Auc tioneer, nnd those entrusting us with their business will have the benefit of his practi cal experience, and may rely upon every care and attention being given and best results obtained. Mr Bourn will attend at Addington each Wednesday, also at other country Stock Sales, which will be notified by advertisement prior to the dates of the regular fixtures. ASHBURTON. We have pleasure in notifying to our clients in the Ashburton district and the public thafc as from the 2nd December next Mr Bourn will attend at the Ashburton, Tinwnld and Methven regular fixtures. We shall be pleased to receive entries from time, to time for these sales. | Arrangements have been made with Mr Alex. Hewson to receive particulars of stock for sale, and he will be in attendance at the yards on the morning of the Sales to receive stock. Particulars of business placed in his hands will have our prompt attention In connection with the above we are pre pared to make Cash Advances against Live Stock and Produce placed in our hands for Sale, either in the.LOCAL MARKET or for shipment to London or elsewhere. G-. F. MARTIN, Manager. H. S. BOURN, Auctioneer. WOOL SEASON 1902-3. Local Sales 2nd Sale Thursday, nth December. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE and AGENCY COMPANY of N.Z., Ltd., having made special arrangements at their Addington Stores to receive and show Wool, are now prepared to receive Clips for the season's sales. Please consign wool for local sale, — ! "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Adding ton." I Note—Wool for direct shipment consign, i "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Lyttel-j ton." 1 11 243 i



BUSINESS NOTICES. FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS;, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO a. jesson, Practical Watchmaker aud Jewellei, Burnett Streat, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. WOOL. WOOL. Christchurch Sale Dates. FIRST SALE — THURSDAY, November 20th. SECOND SALE — THURSDAY, Decem ber llfch THIRD SALE-FRIDAY, January 16th, 1903 FOURTH SALE-THURSDAY, February 19th, 1003 H. MiTSON & CO. |"VFFER their services to the Wool growers of the Ashburton County. They will make Cash. Advances, free of Com mission, at Lowest Rate 3of Interest, against Wool placed in their hands for Sale during the ensuing season. Consign Wool to— \ "MATSON'S, Addington." All single Bales, such as Locks, Pieces, mixed Fleeces, etc., consign to "MATSON'S, Christchurch." To Sheep Growers & Owners. We should be glad if those who have Sheep to Sell, or wish to buy, wouldforward particulars to us, and prices required " Subject to sales," or make your wants known to us. With our large connection extending over the whole of New Zealand We feel confident that we are in a * position to effect many Sales Either to you or for you We shall be pleased to receive consign ments of Stock at the Addington Market, and samples of Grain, during the coming season. Correspond with us. H. MATSON AND CO. 164, CASHEL STREET Christchurch ST. GEOR GIS ■' JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. A NOTHER shipment of Japanese China jI3L Cups and Saucers to hand. We are clearing them as before at 6s per dozen Call early at Carson and Go's THERE is no doubt, no possible doubt that Mellou's Zealandia Boot Store is the best Shop to buy your Boots. WISE Fathers and Mothers if you want to save money buy your Boys' and Girls' School Boots at Meteor's Zealandia Boot Store,



BUSINESS NOTICES. MUSIC ' Singing, Piano, & Harmony j ME J. GILLIES -Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method), Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort d-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10152 Only this season^ Tweeds soId i\JLIJVJ_K;©» Street. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLEE, &o. TJEGHSTEEED 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 pointy Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes Arasenes, etc. TANCEED STEEET, Next Hall, Her balist. GOLD MEDAL. The McCormick Eeaper & Binder I (LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) X^TAS again awarded the Gold [Medal at the Christchurch Show, thus winning the highest honours given for Machinery two years in succession. The Excelsior Cultivator secured the Silver Medal. McCormick Daisy Reaper was Highly Commended, Morrow, Bassett AND CO. Wills Street, Ashburton. M. PEIEST, Manager New and Second-hand Furniture and Clothing. HAVING in stock a large assortment of new and second-hand Furniture of every description, Crockeryware and Clothing, the same is being sold at lowest | prices. Choice assortment of Toilet Ware "just opened out. Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged. H. W. EOBINSON, TEIANGLE, Ashburton. 10289 ESTABLISHED 1866. Johnson '& Couzins, CASHEL STREET, CHEISTCHUECH. (Opposite J. Ballantyne and Co.) Sole Agents for E. H. Brown's Patent Horse Covers, Esquiring no Crupper. Tent, Tarpaulin, and Flag Makers. Oil skin Clothing Manufacturers, Canvas Ducks, Calicoes, Cricket Nets, Fishing Nets, and everything connected with the Trade. Wholesale and Eetail.



Tents, Marquees, Tarpaulins and Flags on Hire. Letters and Telegrams from Country cus tomers receive prompt attention. 12 40 The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter-' bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. TjIVEEY description of Merchandise and ■"i Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. We have just received new season's supply of WOOLPACKS (in all sizes), SEAMING 1 TWINES, MANUEES, TURNIP AND RAPE SEEDS. Clients are requested to book their re quirements as early as possible to avoid disappointment, and we also advise your making personal enquiry re prices before promising orders elsewhere. T. F. GIBSON Manager Lr x "\7" is the J. JLJ JL BEBT is the e< rri a T) C*Tl best 01 ixxtL/jqL USE NO OTHER Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony.



PATTY Pan baking powder iB the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers.



BUSINESS NOTICES. H. McSHERRY, "OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street, Money to lend on freehold security. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBTJRTON. (Next .Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhaager, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Welkin ker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. CLABIDGE'S STABLEST (Late MeConnelTs). Tancred Street, Ashbtjbtok. T>EST accommodation and attention for .O Town and Country visitors. [ Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. P. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. . Telephone No. 91. 6 87 BAKER BROS. Complete Furnishing^ If you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere. "T^TTE have the pleasure |to notify our Clients that we are now in the position to supply them with these celebrated Fertilisers at— £4 12S 6d per ton on Trucks at Islington and Smithfield. Results Prove that they are the Best & Cheapest to use. QUALITY AND ANALYSIS EEMAIN AS BEPOEE. ■ Islington Clients have won the Highest Honours at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations for Boots and Grain exhibited at their.' Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions. NICOLL BROS. TMST RICT AGENTS, ASHBUETON. WHY not try MEr-Lou's Zealandia Boot Store for Boots and Shoes Great value at Mellor'a. WANTED Known - Special Value in Boots and Shoes at Msllor's, Zealandia Boot Store CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henrt Gabneb's. Best price given. Attends on.-Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises • behind Hitching and Milsom Js, West St. PATTY Pan baking powder, the grea novelty, two patty tins for nothing Prom all Grocers. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin IT PAYS, it pays to buy your Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Good Bluchers 5s lid f*hy I HAVE still one suvenile machine left. £1 will Tjay it. G. H. Carson Eclipse Cycle Works. WANTED Known—That we are sole agents for the N.Z. Acetylene Gas lighting Company. Carbide quoted in lib to 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylene lighting.—Habdlet Bbos. 10102 IT is a well-known fact that Jas Hellor can give much better value in Boots and Shoes than any other Shop in Ashburton. SHEEP Shears! Sheep Shears! T.U.S and 8.8. A., 3s 6d j Turkey and Wash ita Stones at prices that cannot be beaten. —Hardley Bros. IP you want real good Boots then try Mellor's, the. cJM>»Q9st Shop in Ash burton. , . / "OATTY Pan baking powder wants on Jl trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. XTITANTED KNOWN — Farmers' Good ? T Shooter Boots only 10s 6d. Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. • JUST fancy Mellor is Selling bis Boots and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. WANTED Known—Better value than ever in Boots at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. TTJST landed ex '• Delphic "and "Mam fj ari," shipments of # first-ciass English China and earthenware, which we ar* offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Carson and Co TT/HAT prize takers for pastiy use I VV Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty HENRY GAENEE, late Woollen Mills, gives cash for sheepskins, hides,etc Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a ; trial. *L® WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots and Shoes at Jas. [ Mkllor's, Tancred Street.