INTERPROVINCIAL.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph. ,

Auckland, Sept 22

This morning a boy.named Roy Hartley, [ aged about 16, fell while getting off the I front of a bus at Karangahapo Road. The hind wheel passed over his head, death being instantaneous. Gikborne,Sept 22 It has been decided to hold an anniver sary demonstration, in connection with Captain Cook's landing at Gisborne, on October Bth. The ladies' committee are receiving hearty response from the schools of the colony, and it is hoped that every school in the colony will be a contributor. The Government has promised substantial assistance, and it is expected that a vote will appear on the Supplementary Esti mates. Encouraging letters have been received from many members of tho House. An enthusiastic social gathering fare welled Dr John Craig, hospital surgeon, who is leaving to take up practice in Auck land. Dr Morrison, formerly of Adelaide Hospital, takes Dr Craig's Gisborne prac tice, and applications have been called for the hospital vacancy. Hamilton, Sept. 22 Obituary —Mrs A. D. Milne, aged 81. ,' Deceased was a very old Canterbury settler, and subsequently of Hawke's Bay and Pahiatua. She had been living in Waikato about four years.

PARLIAMENT.

House of Representatives.

Wellington, September 22

The House met at 7.30 p.m,

A number of petitions were presented in favour of Bible reading in schools, and urging the suppression of the totalisator and street betting.

The Kauri Gum Industry Bill No. 2, was read a first time.

The Hon. W. Hall-Jones moved the second reading of the Australasian Naval Defenco Bill. He explained that contrary to •what had been stated the Bill had no reference to that discussed afc the late Im perial Conference, but was merely a renewal of the agreement that had existed for years past, involving a cost to this colony of .£20,000. He read a statement showing that for the past ten years the subsidy had but slightly exceeded the amount agreed upon, but that for the last year the sum had amounted to £21,204

Mr Napier regretted the Bill did not provide for a vote of ,£40,000. Even then this colony would be paying less than its fair share for the privileges it enjoyed at prssent. The vessels, he asserted, were obsolete, and absolutely useless for belli gerent purposes, and it would be better to pay an increased subsidy to secure a better class of vessels for the protection of tho colonieF.

Mr Herries, while approving of the amount stated in the Bill, was opposed to auy further increase. Mr Massey referred to the cabled state ment that Mr Seddon was stated to have promised a £40,000 subsidy for a service, if so the House ought to have been consulted on the matter. He did not believe in mili tarism, but approved of the amount named in the Bill as a moderate sum for the privileges conferred. Mr Meredith supported the Bill. Sir Wm. Russell expressed his disap pointment with the Minister's speech in introducing such an importaut Bill, holding that notice should have begn given and the subject debated as its importance de manded. He contended that if the service cost £50,000, the money would be well spent as the highway of the sea was of more importance than roads and bridges unless this was to become a mere isolated island in the South Pacific. The colony must do its duty in supporting the fleet on a population basis. New Zealand contributed 5 id, while on the same basis the Mother Country con tributed 5s 7d.

Sir Joseph Ward said Sir William Russell had wrongly implied that the people of the colony were not prepared to do their duty in the matter of support to the fleet, but the Bill merely proposed to continue for a term of the existing agreement. The colony had complied with the Imperial de mands iv regard to the fleet, and before debating any fresh proposals, the House should wait'till the colony's delegate to tho Imperial Conference, (Mr Seddon), had returned. Ke did not understand why at that time a debate should have b>:eu got tip on the subject, or that the loyalty of the colony should have been questioned. When the proper time came the colony was pre pared to do its duty in bearing a fair share of the cost of the fleet, in the value of which he thoroughly believed. Mr G. W. Bussoll, while believing that the class of vessel compri^icg the fleet was out of date, was of opinion that the sub sidy asked for would show that the colony was desirous of supporting the system of naval protection. Mr Witheford supported the Bill, and thought it would be time enough to pay a higher subsidy when asked to do so. Mr Monk while supporting the Bill urged that an auxiliary to the British Navy should be formed, thus encouraging the maritime aspirations of the youth of the

colony. Mr Hogg thought that an unnecessary amount of discussion bad arisen on such a harmless Bill.

Mr Lauren«on said, looking at the in creased expenditure which Great Britain was making from time to time upon the Navy, he considered this colony should double its contribution, and he believed the Government would have large support for such a proposal. Messrs Atkinson, Collins, Barclay and Wilford also spoke, and after tho Hon Hall- Jones had replied, the second reading was carried on the voices.

Progress in Telegraphy.

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/ London, Sept. 19 ! The "Morning Post" reports that trials jof the typewriting telegraphic system ! invented by Mr Donald Murray, formerly of Auckland and Sydney, have been conduc ted between London and Edinburgh, with i very satisfactory results The system will • be used commercially later. • A Marconi station is being established in i Rome. | The British Admiralty has effected wire ! less communication with submarines.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Ejancox for the Proprietor, Kob*bt BKi.Cj,*fe his Printing Office, Burnett Street Jishbur ton. TUESDAY, September 23, 1902,



It is onty on the use of WolfWl^ j Sohnappu that it ought to be | judged. | ¥vu he tde Judge, J Every bottle of Wolfe's Sohn*pr-p & contains' an honest prepat-.it i." jjj or juniper Eerries and seJtsi.t | Barley. $ j If you need a stimulant that will | brace a tired body or e!e.-ir :•. H tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S | SCHNAPPS—not a false stimulant fl but a builder up of vital forces. « Wou take no fJUsfi, j Better not toke nnylhinn than 5 accept a sijbetit.Mt.-i for this sU-rl- g ing old tonio. Itn:i.--.t on- are put | out for one purpose only—to m«k« | bio profits—they are absolutely | worthless. !j S3uyW6oU33ottles\ Look for tho name, pmi n<-<-.\ < only botlUrs with tho e-i j > ';'t urs o< § UJolpho Wolfe on the label j; BUSINESS NOTICES. ~C©ALS! 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 lias 35 per cent of Gas, burns ■with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TET IT I TRY IT ! TRY IT To be had ofall Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. "O EGISTERED TEACHER OF MUSIC i 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 j Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes,' Arasenes, etc. j TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her- ,: balist. j FOR _ v WATCHES, CLOCKS!, JEWELLERY, , | SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, | I SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, j i GO TO | G- JESSON, | Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, I Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) j Ashburton. i •• — Repairs a Specialty — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. WOOT , WOOL. | j j IF not already a staunch client of ours i ■we hope you soon will be. We want I your business. We assert that every man j should adhere to his own trade, as one ! cannot successfully cope with ten or twelve I different classes of business. If he attempts [ it someone's interests must suffer. Our , business ie the STOCK AND WOOL BUSINESS. | We have been brought up to it, and it is well known that we are Experts. We do not cara what other firms do. We assert that we can show better averages than anyone else. Do not be led away or coerced into the belief that anyone can sell —such is.not the case. Firstly—A man must be a judge of what he is selling. Secondly—He must be iv touch with values. Fhirdly—He must have the confidence of the buyers. Fourthly—He must have discretionary ability. Fifthly—He must be capable of advising his clients. Finally—-We assert that you cannot make an auctioneer. It is a gift, and good men,are not procurable. \ Do not run away with the idea that any- ■ one can sell. Our experience is that per haps it is all very well on a rising market, ' but all markets are not rising ones, and the : Tery one to which your consignment may , com« forward might be a weak one, and j you may lose enough on that sale to amply justify jour securing the services of the best man. We look after all consignments as though they were our own,' our clients being our first and only consideration. You can rely upon prompt payment?, personal supervision, caretul valuations, and no sacrifices, therefore hesitate no longer, send your consignments to H. MATSON and Co., Addington. Ashburton representative— David Thomas. Wool Packs, Grain Sacks, Twine, Berger's Branding Compound supplied at lowest current rates. Cash advances made against the Growing Clip either for Lecal Sale or Shipment up to any amount. We are the local Agents for Messrs H, Dawson and Co., Wocl Brokers, London. H. MATSON AND CO. Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are always effeotive. boxes every where



i Sandek and Sons Eucalypti Extract — ! Under the distinguished patronage of His j Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diplo ma at the International Exhibition, Am sterdam ; acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the globo. That I the crude, resinous oils, which fire now ; foisted upon the public under the name of ! Kucalypti Extracts, may 1 not be mistaken I for Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Euca | lypti Extract, we state.- —It is proved by tests made by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Griefswald )Prussia), that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and othsi substances adherent to primary distillslsion, will develop the curative properties possessed by the plant. To avoid the appalling consequences result ing from the application of substitutes, etc, in croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery, internal inflammation, etc., insist on getting Sander and Sons' Puke Volatile Euca 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 each one means a profit with hardly any work. Seed for our catalogue . We sell on cash or time payments, and can give I yoa real assistance when you need it. Ihe , advice and help of our expert always at your service. We keep the best of every thio for the poultry yard.—Advt. Never despair ! The worst Cough or Cold will succumb to the influence of IUSSI CURA. Try it Smoke New Venrr Lovely Ties and Sunshades at Strange's



" Its Famous." Lane's Emulsion The Wonderful Cur© for Coughs, Colds; | Consumption. Two Sizes, 2s. (ML and 4s. 6d. All Chemists and Stores Sell it. 84 BUSINESS NOTICES. CHARLES BEECH, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. MY TEA ROOM is centrally 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 - Bermaline. 8 209 Don't Forget H O Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, •) NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and C on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) ) Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders' Promptly attended to. l/TTTGir< lfJliJiSJiA^ 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-Psoduc 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 Eoyal College, London; also for Trinity College, London. Each Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. Address :■— Care Mrs Pilbrow, Cameron Street. 7 28 ! R. CLARK, CARRIAGE PAINTER, J FIVE Years with A. G. Howland, Christ church ; seventeen 1 years yritla. J. R. and F. and 11. Steel. The present is an excellent time to have i your Vehicle Painted, etc., in first class ■ style. Lowest prices. j Charges consistent with good workman ship. All leather work attended to. A Trial Solicited. A ddress—Opposite Church of England, Taucred Street West. f)F-9Q FOR pKA <sb7O FOR JbO\7m "FUST arrived—Case Sample Clothing, £>> contains Men's and Boys' Suits, Trousers and Knickers, Vests, Shirts, etc. Bought at 15s in the £, for immediate sale. Single article at wholesale price. Ail plain figures. W. H. PEAECE, Cash Draper and Clothier. ~Wy EMNANTS and odd lines to be cleared JOu Cheap to make room for new goods. ! W. H. PEARCE, Drapsr. Corner Burnett and East Streets. T OVELY Laces 4scl and 6|d. Lot JLJ trimmed Aprons (soiled) from Is 4d Hem stiched Handkerchiefs 6 for Is. ;W. 11. PEARCE ' Cash Draper & Clothier. IHAK J. It Urn «S. I i | =362.000.= I Yes, it's a Lot. ■ i TOUT that is the numbor of McCORMICK j JtS j Machines Built and Sold in 1901. It means ■ that the works turned out last year over ! Two Machines a Minute, For 300 Days, working io hours a day. JUST THINK IT OVER. One Machine in 1831; 362,000 in 1901. They are turning out 3 complete Machines a minute this year. Are you going to have one of them ? Guess you ought! They are the Best. Write or call for new 1902.CAT-A-LOG. Morrow, Basse-tt . AND CO., Wills Street, Ashburfcon. ■ M. PRIEST, Manager. ! Strange's Sample Rooms, Burnett street



BUSINESS NOTICES. _ __- - | . FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! WE hereby beg to tender our-sincere thanks to our numerous cus- . tomers for their most liberal support during the last 15 years, and ior their kindly sympathy since our disastrous fire. )/Ve also beg to notify that we have again resumed work in the new Hall (opposite our Warehouse), kindly placed at our disposal by T. Bullock, Esq., (during the building of our new premises), where we hope still to merit your valued support, and where we intend shortly to open out our salvage stock tor immediate sale, where you may expect some • tremendous bargains in Household Furnishings. We Remain, Yours Very Truly, T. H. UN DRILL & CO., General House Furnishers, TANCRED STREET. W. H. COLLINS & CO., FOR A RTISTS' Materials, White' Lead, Genuine Linseed Oils, Dry Colors, Hematite, ! Whiting, Tacks, Tape, Varnish, Knotting, Terebine, GLASS. Sheet Glass, Mirror Glass, Plate Glass, Glaziers' Diamonds. Hammers, Lacquers, Glue, Painters' Brushes, and Scrim. W, H. COLLINS & CO., Bignwriters, House Decorators, and Painters. SALES ARE ALL THE RAGE. SDecial Reductions :o: Special Reductions (NICHOLAS &PICRFOBD INVITE COMPARISON OP VALUES. Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, Is6d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, 4s, 4s 6d, ss, 5s 6d. Childrensj from 8d per pair. School Boots from 5s per pair. Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s 6d to 18s 6d ppr pair Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s Gd to 18s 6d per pair Gent's Balmorali3 from 10s, strong Shooters from 9s 9d i I PLEASE to remember we hold an Extensive Stock of High-Class Boots, Shoes, and I Slippers of every description. Prove our prices. Boys and Girls Boots a specialty. Our Motto is— (< Small Profits and Quick Returns." :NICHOLAS &PICKFORD, EAST STREET, ASHBTJRTON i g:;cca3ga—-—— ■■*■ «*»^- Pure TEAS of FINEST Quality! I 1 «JL sib Brand «™ %&& 9 ! 9 These Teas are blends ot absolutely the I I FINEST TEAS PROCURABLE. 1 | wksj? Brand I ■ «Mj I Each Brand is ot a different character and I j I flavour but of FINEST Quality. I OIOMBO Ifll I %&/$ Brand. Pure Ceylon IV^ i I Ask your Grocer for these well-known I 11 Brands oi Teas and ... I I ACCEPT NO OTHER, 8 The King is Crowned, c. UoSSSSBT, But your soles are not all SOLED, and T YOUNG T> ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Ulster Cash Boot Shop, Tancred street, Burnett Street. HAS not sold all hi 3 splendid stock of Eoots and Shoes. He can still supply Money to lend on freehold_[sßcurity. all varieties at all prices. Bespoke work and Repairs made a " ~ " specialty. &SALE. bALB. Cash Boot Depot, Tancred Street. Of Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes, ThT'CdbriS Mutual Life PipeS ' Cigarette^Holders, etc. Assurance Society, Ltd JJAViNG Bou^^J^fj^Mrß i. t. 1.-J2 j jli , lam going to give the public the benefit of Policy Holders are hereby notified that same | y selling all Goods at Ridiculously i_ L ow prices. Pipes from 3d, Cigarettes 3 Mr Henry Stephenson pa&ets for Is, Walking Sticks from 4d, Pocket Knives from 6d. Collar Studs, has been appointed! Local Agent at Ash- j J | nkSj Tobacoo Pouches, etc., for next to burton, vice Mr William Stonyer. no your Time _D on 't Forget r afc H. A. FLOWER'S, (late F Clark's) Tha Society is now issuing Policies con- Tobaooonig t an d Hairdresser, East Street aining new and attractive features —- —- guaranteed bonuses, etc., full particulars of THE REASON WHY. which may be obtained on application to . ._ ---rnHE reason of a certain business firm Henry Stephenson, j_ k ere selling articles at almost Auctioneer, A g en t fc r A B h to tc o , >g«sZs?i£Zl^2£££ or T. E. Walton, The above, needless to say, refers to the 7 110 District.Manager, Christchurch. firm of Mobiart* Bros.,cabinetmakers, etc, t Tancred Street^ "choice Blowings at Steangk's. , STRAN^sloT^lue in Boots and Sho^T



STUD NOTICES HOESE Cards and Horse Eeeeipt Books printed at the Mail and Guardian Office witli neatness and despatch, at i moderate prices. TO Stand the Season at Ashburton, j and travel the surrounding districts THE CELEBRATED TROTTING BIBE PRINCE IMPERIAL PEINCE IMPEEIAL is sire of Hamlin and Little Princess, two horses which rank among the best of their age in the Colony, and several other promising young ones. Terms— £4> 4s each mare. Groomage fee ss, to be paid at time of service. For further particulars apply to 8 261 JOHN McDONNELL, Ashburton. TO TEAVEL the Ashburton, Methven, and Surrounding Districts, The Standard-Bred Trotting Sire IMPERIOUS, By Director—Mandane.| For Full Pedigree, see Cards. Terms.— £& ss, payable on or before January, Ist, 1903; Groomage Fee ss, payable at time of service. MANGAN AND WILSON, 9 3 Proprietors, Eiccarton. rpHE Imported Thoroughbred Stallion BENZOIN Will stand at Buccleuch during this season A perusal of his pedigree will show he is one of the best bred horses in the Southern Hemisphere. " tt Beeswing Dr Syntax 87 .•S g Tomboys dam I i| T a dmorl2 yra CT m " MISS S Uon Cowl 2 g Belle Dame « « -,o The Baron 24 jg 8. ■•§„ StockwellS Pocabontas « £ !S nu . n Melbourne 1 'v o (S)Jo Blink Bonny Q u en Mary •25 I | fegOrhndoU £ E |- S Eulrgy Euclid 7 O _ £_ amrsy Martha Lynn [>J ■* —— ihe Baron 24 J2; gS, Ri taplan 8 Pneahonta< Wo Mlvah™ Y. Melbourne 25 pq if n V Alice SWet Hawthorn - | | jLordGougUl2 BT_ > 3 Irritation !£» 8 Trumps 2 W Pat.ifnco "g ithuriel a hi t £°£ Longbow 21 Mijßowe 1 g| Legerdemain ggJTpJL, <* o , ''„ o I'fo baron 24 ' d, *> Stockwell 8 .p.-cafrontaa I "^ -S Braxa "loss '^t0 P*r x^ ,3 H ' Queen Ma y For full particulars apply to _ E. Armstrong, Groom in charge, or E. GATES, 9 59 Mount Somers. TO TRAVEL the Ashburton, Wakanui and Longbeach Districts. The Well-known Trotting Stallion, TORONTO, (By Texas—Twilight.) TOEONTO is a grey horse, standing 16.1.- He has only been at the stud for one season to the public, but on the farm of the owner has got the well-known performers The Needle (smin. 4sec, for 2 miles), and Non sense (2min. 33seo. for one mile.) Terms.—Season, 3 Guineas ; two or more mares as per agreement. Toronto will be, at Claridge's Stables ! every Saturday for the service of breeders. Owners of mares can have paddocking for is 6d per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. Further particulars on application to the Groom in charge, or 9 63 • W. BEGG, Ashton. To Travel this Season IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. mHE THOEOUGHBEED STALLION WASHINGTON, By Gorton —Mountain Lilly. Warrington's numerous good perfor mances and the record time he has put up are well-known to all racing men. He was never in better health or condition for travelling than he is thi3 season. Groomage fee, ss. For further particulars apply to | . S. BEOWN, Proprietor Melrose Farm, Wakanui, Ashburton, or 9 163 C. CHAPMAN, Groom in charge. TO TEAVEL in the Hinds and May field Districts, The Clydesdale Stallion, I GLENWYE For terms and particulars, apply to T. DRENNAN, 9 215 Groom in charge. TO Travel the season in the Wakanui, Seafield, and Chortsey distriots, and j stand at Ashburton on Saturdays, the Clydesdale Stallion LORD CLYDE, By Tho Conqueror—dam Jess by Sir Colin. For terms and particulars, apply to 9 249 A. FOESYTH, Elgin. TO Stand at Winslow This Season, and Travel the Lowcliffe, Hinds, Tinwald, Mayfield, and Mount Somers Districts, The Thoroughbred Stallion, Marquis of Zetland, (Perkin Warbeck ll.—Reverie). Bred by Mr E. Gates, at Grove Farm. MAEQUIS OF ZETLAND is a dark bay colt with black points. He stands' 15.3, has great strength and substance, and during his racing career he proved himself to be one of the fastest horses of the many good ones bred on Grove Farm. Fees.—Season, £3 3s; half-guarantee, <£4 4s j groomage fee ss. For further particulars, apply to 9 247 E. BURNETT, Winßlow. THE AMERICAN -TXTILL TEAVEL the Methven, Alford f ? Forest, and Mount Somers Dis tricts this season. His pedigree is so well known, and his stock have turned out so well, that it is unnecessary to enlarge upon either. His stock can be seen in various parts of the country. Teems—£3 10s, guarantee; .£2 10s the season, payable at first service, A. McFAELANE, 9 150 Springburn. A MAN chooses a girl because she is nice and different from other girls. The same good reason applies to the Choice Blouse Goods now being exhibited by Messrs Mitchell and Turner in such satisfying variety. Wanted Known—That TUSSICUEA is thoroughly reliable in all complaints of Throat, Lungs, and Bronchial Tubes. „ Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICES. CENTRAL HOTEL, ASHBUETON. W. H. DARDI3 ..."" ... Proprietor. ■ BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. "Ward's XXXX on Tap. Free Stabling. 8 246 ASHBURTON HOTEL. J. MULLAN. Proprietor. /CENTRALLY situated. Good accomoda- VV tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales of the best brands only. Free Stabling. 8 287 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 Somerset Hotel, ASHBURTON. fPHE first part of the above Hotel is now JL completed and ready to receive visitors. It is fitted up with all the latest improve ments. EVery Bedroom has alPatent Ventilator. Hot and cold water to Baths and Lava tories. Hot and cold Shower Baths. Visitors can rely on receiving every comfort. JAMJES LANE, Proprietor. 8277 ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. \|EA, WHITAKER, late manager of ;* I Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience. Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton River WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOBEY'S TEBMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) F. W. MILL WARD, ... Licensee. THIS popular Hotel is now under new management as above, and offers special inducement to families and visitors desiring the comforts of a home in Christ church. The building is of brick and stone, and the rooms are lofty and spacious. Night and day porters in attendance. Speight's Prize Ales on Draught. All Telegrams and Letters receive prompt attention. Telephone 795. Terms 8s per day $ £2, 2s per week. 7 230 _ Cafe De Paris Hotel, Cashel Street, CHRISTCHURCH. THIS First-class Hotel, after undergoing extensive alterations and refurnishin on most modern lines, is NOW OPEN TO RECEIVE VISITORS and TOURISTS, who will find Every Comfort and Con venience. Hot and Cold Shower Baths. Electric Light. Wines, Spirits, Beers, and Cigars of the Best Quality. Terms : 5s Gd per day; 35s per week. 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor. IN EVERT WALK OF LIFE You Require jnifr Only this season's Tweeds sold. Mil ii 111, TAILORS. S 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. EOBINSON 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, Chertsey. ILES' Cantharides and Rosemary 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 requested to put it within reach of everyone, has had it placed throughout New Zealand, and it can now be obtained locally from all Chemists, Storekeepers, and Hairdressers, etc., or direct from the Manufacturer—EDWAßD ILES, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from i White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Geraldine. 8 128 STANDISH AND PREECE Photographers under the Royal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio Biigh Street, Christchurch.



BUSINESS NOTICES? HALMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. FOR Portraiture, Landscape, And Enlargements. MODERATE CHARGES. TRY H. P. MADDEN FOR Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, Genoa Cake, x Sultana Cake Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, Etc, Etc. A choice assortment always on hand. 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, moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials KEEP YOUR BYE ON THE WINDOWS OF . STOCK'S i BLUE BOOT STORE, This Week. A GREAT Gathering of Good Guinea BOOTS for Men now showing. ; LLEWELLYN OWEN, i 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 k 137; average marks gained, 94- per cent. 3 ——— ■ ■ ■ - THE Eapid Lightning Shirt Gloss—the only reliable shirt polish in the world. ■ It is used by all the leading laundresses in New Zealand. Try a tin, it will pay you. Sold by all the leading grocers. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. I SAT Friend: Where Ts'the best shop to buy a pair of Boots|? Why,- Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get good value at Mellor's. ) TT7HAT prize takers for pastry use 3 W Patty Pan baking powder thei great ; novelty COME and have look at our New Goods. They are the best value ever offered in Ashburton.— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. WANTED Known—Best ammunition Depot in Ashburton is .r ~:v- HarjDLEtßkos, PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without, prejudice, fcwojipatty pans or nothing. *" :-An ITT ANTED to sell, second-hand fiunean Vv Drill; guaranteed in good oydsr, , .low price. lor particulars apply W. Ston -1 yer, Implement Depot. ...■■<■ 3 _____ PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin MAKE no mistake, we do the largest boot trade, keep the largest stock, sell the cheapest, and give the best value. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. 1 rpHE up-to-date Boot Shop, Mbllor's ■> X Zealandia Boot Store. This season's goods are magnificent, and well worth a trial. TRY 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. WANTED KNOWN—That for Real Good Winter Boots and. Shoes, at > Reasonable Prices, call at J. ■ Moison, for, ' as 5 in the past, J. M.still maintains, .and I would not forfeit, that grand reputation he has held and still holds, not by nonsensical > talk, but his Boots have at all times stood the test, and are the best proof of his success. Repairing done at once. Beat Sole Leather used.—Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton. WANTED —Poultry for Export in any quantities.—W. Stonte«, t vTancred * Street. ■■'■":■'■■ . DO not be put off with so-called Cheap Boots, but go to Mellob's, for " you * get nothing but the very best at the ' Zealandia Boot Store. WE are Specialists in the art of dressing economically and well. If you are not already a customer, it will probably be to our mutual advantage to become acquain ted. Bear this in mind before 3 seleotuig^ your Spring dres3.—Mitchell an&lJjbneb ' W ANTED everyone to know that Jas * \'\ Melloe is opening up his new ' stock of American Boots. They are tip-top ' Goods and well worth a trial.