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OBITUARY.

MBWM. JOHNSTON, M.P. FOE SOUTH BELFAST.

A TEMPERANCE " STALWAIIT." Mr Johnston was so well known all over the kingdom as an. advanced Temperance reformer that the intelligence of hia death, which occurred at his residence Ballykilbeg, on Thursday last, July 17th, will be re ceived by all readers with very great regret. It is not within our province to deal with Mr Johnston's career as a party politician, but in a.ll relations of life ho was pre eminently conscientious and persistent; in carrying out what he believed to be his duty to God find humauitj. When ho entered Parliament in 18i;8 as member for Belfast, it was as a, supporter of the prin ciple of Local Option as embodied in Sir Wilfrid Lawson's Permissive Bill, and throughout his long parliamentary career he never swerved from that position. His influence in the Orange Order was persis tently used to discourage all drinking cus toms in . connection with the lodges and their out-door gatherings. As a total ab stainer he was most uncompromising in his attitude towards the general drinking customs of the country, and the use of intoxicating drinks, in every shape. No member of Parliament was more enthusias tic in support of entire Sunday Closing. He was a member of the Select Committee of 1878, arid strongly resisted Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, then Chief Secretary for Ire land, in his endeavours to limit the appli cation of that, measure. He was also a member of the Select Committee of 1888, which was appointed to inquire into tho working of Sunday Closing, and the desira bility of extending it to the five partially exempted cities, and also of enacting earlier Saturday closing. In every instance he voted in favour of these and all Bimilar proposals. Mr Johnston was a warm- supporter of all Temperance organisations in Ireland, but especially of' the Irish Temperance League, of which he was President in 1898. He will be much missed by our ParTia jmentry Agent in the Lobby of the Houso of Commons, and by all who from time to time visited tho House with the object of promoting Temperance legislation. In bal loting for place for the introduction of Bills at the beginning of each session ho placed Temperance Bills first. The remains were interred at B.ithmul lan Churchyard, on Monday, July 21st the funeral being attended by upwards of one thousand men from different parts of Ire land, and including all classes, from the peer to the labouring man. PULPIT REFERENCES ON SUNDAY. On Sunday last, m many of the pulpits, reference was made to Mr Johnston's worth and work :—

The Rev R. M. Ker, of Belfast, said : —lf you ask me in a word what adjetive^ I would employ as descriptive of the charac ter of Mr Johnston, I would use the two adjectives of my text " faithful" and " godly"; and those who knew him best will, tell you with no un certain sound that he ever sought to be faithful \o his conscience, faith ful in the discharge of his duties, and faithful above all things to God. As a politician was he not faithful in the dis charge of his duty to his constituents and aud his country ? I need not remind you of his long political career, a career that was marked by honour and integrity throughout each day of his life. As a Protestant he was faithful, faithful if needs be unto death. As a newspaper put it the other night, "His name must ever stand enshrined high in the annals of the Order for which he lived, and for which he may truly be said to have died." -But I would" feel a sense af condemnation if I did not giva expression to our appreciation ot; the labours of Mr Johnston iv behalf of of sobriety and total abstinence. Making his niind up to bo a total abstainer when Temperance reform was not so popular as it is nowaday?, he,was more .than faithful in this rospact. Mr Johnston was one who believed that much might be done'through moral suasion in behalf of the Temperance cause, hence he was to be found on many platforms pleading with men to live a sober life, never missing an opportunity of giving a helping hand to any organisation which aimed at freeing the country from the ravages of intemperance. For years lie was the friend, the sympathiser, and helper of the Irish Temperance League iv our city, now pleading their cause on their platform at their anniversary gatherings, now plead iug with the Government to open their eyes to one of the most potent cau-es of Ireland's distress, and in this respect he died as he lived."

The Rev. James Wylie said : —It was as a Temperance reformer that he first caire iv contact with Mr Johnston, The need for Temperance reform was not an opinion with him, it was a conviction ; and the principle and practice of total abstinence were linked to a sincere desire to securo legislative Prohibition of the liquor traffic. Whoever mightbe suspected of hedging on a question' like that, which touched the very life of the people, he could always be depended on. It spoke well for the city that it had such a man to ropresent it and a constituency which had such a representative was not to be despised. In his private life he adorned the doctrine of his God and Saviour. Underneath the in tellectual union of man with man, which worked by precept, lay a holier union of affection working by example, and on that plane William Johnston had much to teach many who were regarded perhaps both as wiser and abler men.

The Rev Hugh Davis Murphy, D. D., preaching at St George's Church, Belfast, from Acts xiii. 36, also referred to Mr John ston's daath at the close of his sermon. PRESS COMMENTS The " Manchester Evening News " of July 18th, said : —

The House of Commons will miss the late Mr W. Johnston, of Ballykilbeg. His strident Protestantism, his unalterable con viction that Home Eule imant Rome Rule, and his courageous outbursts of wrath in support of his principles, endeared him to hon members, who sincerely love little out bursts of passion which are the outcome, not of a desire to advertise one's self, but of burning conviction. Mr John ston was an original, a man of rare type. His mental vision may have been restricted, but what he did S9e he saw with the clear ness of crystal. His convictions were un alterable. His friends and his opponents always knew where they "could find him, and they learned to respect his transparent honesty and his whole-souled advocacy. In an age of trimmers he was like a breath of puro air imported into a foul atmosphere. The " Daily News " said: —

The death of Mr William Johnston, of Ballykilbeg, has evoked general sympathy in the House of Commons. Though a fer vent Protestant, and always uncompromi singl in his utterances, Mr William John sfcon was popular on both sides of the House, and was always regarded with a sort of affection by the Nationalist members. Mr Johnston was a conspicuous member below the gangway on the Conservative side of the House, with his long beard and shaggy eyebrows. He was quite irrepres sible! He would constantly interrupt a speaker with eccentric sentences) generally expressive -;of fervent Orange sentiment. Such a figure will not probably appear again in the Houso of Commons, which tends more and more to lose its eccentric members and to grow into conformity with the general dead level of modern civili sation.

Every person who has tried TUSSICUEA says the same thing. It is absolutely infallible in all oases. 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 pme, it is hardly to be wondered that this brand has become so deservedly popular. —Advt. Wanted Known—That TUSSICUKA is thoroughly reliable in all complaints of Throat, Lungs, and Bronchial Tubes.

A New Zealand Earl.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, September 3 Colonel Porter, C.8., has succeeded to the title of Baron Strathnairn, and the ' estates of Nuirn. Scotland, left by his grand uncle, the late Field Marshal, Sir Hugh Eose, Earl of Straithrairn, since 1889 without an heir.

South Rakaia Road Board.

The usual monthly meeting of the South j Rakaia Road Board was beld on Thursday. TENDEES. The following tenders were acceptod: - Shingling on Mainwaring's road, D. Turn bull ; skim ploughing on Morrow's and Lambie's road, D.Turn.bull; gro^o grabbing and burinng at Wilkinson's, John Quinn. A COMPr.ATNT. The clerk said that Mr Mathias com plained that someone had deposited ob noxious matter on the road alongside the school, and that he had placed the matter in the hands of tho police. His action was approved of. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was received from Mr C. M. Jackson, asking permission to cut down the bluegums on the reserve next his land, twelve feet wide. The clerk was re quested to report on the matter at the next meeting. Mr Kingsley consented to sell shingle for Mainwaring's road.

Mr J. W. Watson wrote, ra his contract postponed from last autumn, and the clerk was instructed to write and ask him to go on with the work on Reserve road as soon as possible. Mr W. Harrison applied to have a road closed through his property. The Board saw no pbjection. Mr James O'Keep wrote, agreeing to take part of the three chain road plantation. Resolved to accept the ofter, but no stock was to be put in until the gorse was cleared. The Receiver of Land Revenue advised the payment of thirds.

The Supervising Valuer wrote, stating that in terms of sub-section 2 of section 29 of the Government Valuation of Lands Act Amendment, 1900, that no alteration to the rolls could be made of transactions taking place subsequent to the 31st March next preceding the date of the levy of rates. It wa3 pointed out that this was a consider able inconvenience to local bodies, as the rate roll must be compiled from the valua tion roll, which was most certainly not up to date when many of the rates were struck. It also disfranchised property fcr many months, and was inconvenient in the matter of issuing gorse and other notices. The clerk said that as instructed he had sent a copy to the County Council with a request that endeivouis should be made to have the Act amended so that local bodies could alter their own rolls as far as occupiers and owners were concerned, and so keep them up to date.

The Tax Commissioner and Paymaster General advised the payment of £!25 sub sidy on rates collected. The Upper Ashburton Eoad Board inti mated that at the present time it could not consent to shingling part of the Mitcham- Ashburton road, as the same road ne'ir Ashburton was in a very much worse state, and tenders were being called for J2O chains. Mr R. Mulligan asked that his name be taken off the roll for a number of sections sold. The clerk to reply that the Board regretted the alteration could not be made till Ist April, 1903. J'rom the clerk Mount Hutfc Eoad Board, re health"officer rand inspector. The clerk said he had replied. The clerk's report was read and con sidered. ACCOUNT?, Accounts for £54 Is were passed for paymeut and the meeting ebsed.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN ' SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Robert Bell, ab his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbue ton. 1 ■■■';■ ."■■' ' ■■■■'■■; *' ''■'■ :T?.. SATURDAY, Septembers, ,1903^,



■Weak Nerves Are you ever nervous? Do you Ho awake nights, suffer from despondency, and often feel discouraged? It's a terri ble life to lead. Don't suffer in this way any more. Get strong and well. -'" ■ I follow tho advice of Mrs. Thomas I'ritchard, ! of Adelaide. South Australia. She sends us ! ho/ 2>!iQtograpli ""fl says; i " I h.-.ti ;i isrriWp illness which left my ; Jarred Ai\ un3*run^v-:il;fe^ severe headaches, Indigestion, plr.c].2c;.'3r.cr.p,"">.r>-(l ■ i&y t herves Were just ns vealc r.3 they could be." tl"then: triod Ayor's Ss-Tsajuirilla and I began to im prove at ouro. ?.£y appetite returned, my i digestion improved, and my nerves became ! Strong: and steady." Jhere are many imitation " Sarsaparillas." Be sure you get Ayer's. Use Ayer's Pills with tho Sarsaparilla. These are purely vegetable pills. They euro constipation, biliousness, sick headache. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass.. U.S.A. ' STUD NOTICES. .. ~ TTTORSE Cards and Horse Eeceipt Books printed afc the Mail and Guardian Office with neatness and despatch, at | moderate prices. TO Stand tho Season at Ashburton, and travel the surrounding districts THK CELEBRATED TROTTING SIRE PRINCE IMPERIAL. PRINCE IMPERIAL is sire of Hamiin A and Little Princess, two horse 3 which rank among the best of their age in the Colony, and several other promising young ones. Terms — M 4s each mare. Groomage fee ss, to be paid at time of service. For further particulars apply to 8 261 JOHN McDONNELL, Ashburton. TT\O TRAVEL the Ashburton/ Methven, Jk. and Surrounding Districts, The Standard-Bred Trotting Sire IMPERIOUS, By Director—Mandane.^ For Full Pedigree, see Cards. Terms.—.£s ss, payable on ov before January, Ist, 1903; Groomage Fee ss, payable at time of service. MANGAN AND WILSON, j 0 3 Proprietors, Riccarton. | npHE Imported Thoroughbred Stallion BENZOIN Will stand at Buccleucli during this season A perusal of his pedigree will show he is one of the best bred horses in the Southern Hemisphere. ~ 2 ] Piimi'oy-i d <tn | i | •••adm-ria" ■^,nv. *' "s"■ MSs S-ll.n O-i-A-i 2 g Be le T'jime c f. 4° : ihe Bar.ni 2i I « t « Stock»o:i S Pocahouthß .. C H »T"ib.m ne I 1 v © .« £ B ink DjiiTiy _)^ n m^ n -* — —- -ueiiir" -i " S- 1 VAlica '^"h»* I I =J rd cough 12 J; t £ g -£ tr6 > rrrrtat'on ■» * '-t^pa* >.- W« J2LIH£: —. tuun. i z h c i i Longbow 21 vli sBo \ f3 | £| Legerdemain Jr_nf_Fd_aPutai_2 5 Z7~~Z TTo ' c w»n i 4 ft. *> Stockwello » cai-o:,fi" 3 5 Jrixe 03S lro Pr '8 For full particulars apply to R. Abmstrong, 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.) TORONTO 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 (omin. 4sec, for 2 miles), and Non sense (2min. 33sec. for one mile.) Terms.—Season, 3 Guineas ; two or more mares as per agreement. Toronto wiU be at Claridge's Stables every Saturday for the seivice of breeders. Owners of jnares can have paddocking for Is 6d per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. Further particulars on application to the Groom in charge, or 0 G3 W. BEGG, Ashton. ■IIIMMfcMIIjyBMMWIiaWMIMW—WWW»** llll'illlM lfci«i»—M— BUSINESS NOTICES. 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, j \ _^ i IRON AGE Seed Drills and Cultivators. ; The Gardener's best friend. They : save their cost in a single season. Call and see them. Carson and Co., Agents.



BUSINESS NOTICES TUSSiCURA. THE GREAT THROAT AND LUNG HEALER. -|VT"O greater foolishness can be imagined J3l than the neglect of those trivial ail ments to which every person is liable, and which frequently develop into serious disease. While there exists a remedy like TUSSICURA, which reaches the very seat of the trouble and renders dangerous developments impossible, there is no reason why Consumption, Pleurisy, and Pneumonia should obtain a hold on the system, but at the same time the danger of delay is so evident that it should be unnecessary to emphasise its importance. Remember, TUSSICURA will cure the worst cough or cold immediately and permanently. Price 2s 6d per bottle. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer S. J. Evans, Dunedin. Wholesale Agents for N.Z., Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. Obtainable'from all Chemists and Store keepers throughout the colony. CLEARING SALE.



LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.C.S.M. Certificated and Registered Teacher STUDENTS prepared for any Musical Examination held in New Zealand, i All branches of Music taught. Candidates presented at Examinations 137; average marks gained, 94- per cent. ? Paperhangings 2s 6d in the £ discount for Cash ■ ( FOR ONE MONTH, AT J. L, HIGGS, Tancred Street. "PICTURES Framed, Windows Glazed, Houses Painted and Decorated. Abtistic Signs Painted. ARTISTS', MATERIALS. THE REASON WHY. THE reason of a certain business firm here selling articles at almost irresistible prices is attributed to the fact of the principals being thorough tradesmen. The above, needless to say, refers to the firm of Moriabty Bros., cabinetmakers, etc, Tancred Street. The King is Crowned, But your soles are not all SOLED, and X YOUN G, > Ulster Cash Boot Shop, Tancred street, HAS not sold all hi 3 splendid stock of Boots and Shoes. He can still supply all varieties at all prices. Bespoke work and Repairs made a specialty. T. £0 T5 xi G-, Cash Boot Depot, Tancred Street. R, CLARK, CARRIAGE PAINTER, FIVE Years with A. G. Howland, Christ church ; seventeen years with J. K. and F. and H. Steel. The present is an excellent time to have your Vehicle Painted, etc., in first class style. Lowest prices. Charges consistent with good workman hip. All leather work attended to. A Trial Solicited. Address —Opposite Church of England, Tanored Street West. '



Giving up Business. N U RSER YMAN. ! TTTT-A-VING decided to relinquish the Nursery Business, the whole of the large i and choice stock is offered at much reduced prices. The whole must be cleared before the end of the present season. |1 A AAA FRUIT TREES. Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach, Cherry, etc 10,000 Gooseberry and Currant, choice sorts 50,000 Macrocarpa 150,000 Larch 200,000 Piuus 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 5,0C0 Roses, choicest kinds And many other varieties too numerous to mention. I 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 J59 | The Poultry Industry. INDIAN Game and Dorking Cross, pro nounced by the Government Expert the best 'for the London Market. Indian Game Cockerels and Dorking Hens (pure bred) For Sale. H. G. BERRYMAN, 8 97 Ashburton TTUST lauded ex '• Delphic " and " Mam s 3 ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Casson and Co. Smoke New Venus r



_ BUSINESS NOTICES____. WE ARE NOW SHOWING Spring Novelties in all departments. ■ — - . ...-.■.. ... *>. - ■-■ •-■ - . ITew Goods daily opening at MITCHELL & TURNER'S SALES AEE ALL THE RAGE. Special Reductions :o:- — Special Reductions NICHOLAS &PICKFORD INVITE COMPARISON OF VALUES. Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, Is 6d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, 4s, 4s 6d, ss, 5s 6d. Childrens 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 Balmorals from 10s, strong Shooters from 9s 9d \ PLEASE to remember we hold an Extensive Stock of High-Class Boots, Shoes, rand Slippers of every description. Prove our prices. Boys and Girls Boots ajspecialty. Our Motto is—" Small Profits and Quick Returns." NICHOLAS &~PICKFORD, | . EAST STREET; ASHBURTON, G. M E DDI N S "OESPECTFULLY requests inspection of the following gseasonable articles, just i JOu landed, at prices which should tempt all to buy. | GARDENING TOOLS. i Including Spades, Forks,. Rakes, Hoes, Trowels, Hedge Shears, Ladie3* and Boys' ; Spades and Forks, etc. | FARMERS' REQUISITES. I Leading, Plough and Back C'.iains, Gorse Knives, (Martin's, etc.), Gofse Grubbers, ! Picks, Axe's, Hatchets, Saws, handles of all kinds, Bluestone, Oils, Paints, etc. I Best Kerosene ... ... 4s 3d per tin. / j WIRE NETTING. —Having a large stock on hand lam selling—Sheep (with centre strand) at 3d per yard j Fowl, 18m, Id; 24in l^d ; 36in, 2d per yard, smaller mesh £in to. lin in proportion. SEWING MACHINES.- lam Sole Agent for the celebrated " DAVEY" Machine, the cheapest and best in the market. Hand—.£3 108, Treadle from £fi 10s to .£8 103, with 7 years guarantee. Needles for ' Singer/ 'Davey/ ' Wertheim," Davis,'' New Home,' etc., all at 6d per dozen. I make a specialty of CARPENTER'S TOOLS, and keep the greatest variety *at the lowest prices in Ashburton. The Peoples' Ironmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade.



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 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- I 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 MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony MX J. GILLIES begs to inform the :t Residents of Ashburton and District fchatihe 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- d-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for the Examinations in the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and RoyaXCollege, London; also for Trinity College, London. ■ Each Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. Address:—-Care Mes Pilbbow, Cameron Street. : 7 28 r IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE COME and have look at our New Goods. They are the best value ever offered in Ashburton.-MBLi.OB Js Zealandia Boot Store. a _\. WHAT prize takers for pastry use, Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty



BUSINESS NOTICES. ] NOTICE Eish! Msh! v Fish! TO ANGLERS AND ALL INTERESTED. OUR New Season's Stock o£ Pishing (roods just to hand ex s.s. " Whaka tane" from London. Rods, Keels, Minnows, Traces, Casts, Plies. Gut, Minnow Trace nnd Worm Boxes, Waders, etc, etc." Being direct importers from the manu facturers, quality and prices cannot be beaten. Our priceß defy competition. Goods at Dunedin or Christchurch prices. We ask you to ascertain our prices before pur chasing elsewhere. HARDLiY BEOS. IMPORTERS & MANUFACTURERS, Ashburton. Orders by post promptly attended to. TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Hatelock Street. . ILES' Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used -by Lady Ranfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting J\. the Growth of the Hair and removing Scurf and Dandruff. This is not a new preparation, but the Proprietor being requested to put it within reach of everyone, has had it placed throughout New Zealand, and it can now, be obtained locally from all Chemists, Storekeepers, and Hairdressers, etc., or direct from the Manufacturer—EDWAßD ILES, Ladies'and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Geraldine. 8 128 Don't Forget nr.O Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, ■) NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and C on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Also Coke; Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. OLARIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tancbed Street, Ashbubton. 1 "O EST accommodation and attention for i> Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse lipping done. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 ROY AL H OTEL, ASHBURTON. \ | R A. WHITAKER, late manager of •■- Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience. Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton River Somerset Hotel, ASHBURTON. THE first part of the above Hotel is now completed and ready to receive visitors. It is fitted up with all the latest improve ments. Every Bedroom has a Patent Ventilator. Hot and cold water to Baths and Lava^ tories. Hot and cold Shower Baths. Visitors can rely on receiving every comfort. JAMES LANE, Proprietor. 8277 CENTRAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. W. H. DARDIS ... ... Proprietor. BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and ; Ales kept." Ward's XXXX on Tap. Free Stabling. 8 246 ASHBURTON HOTEL J. MULLAN. Proprietor. y~iENTRALLY situated. Good accomoda- Kj 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, lam 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 WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOKERS TEEMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Chrjstchurch Railway Station.) F. W. MILLWARD, ... 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 j 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, _____ CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd. Antigua Street, Christchurch. CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES AND STOUT. Foety Prize Medals. in Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134



BUSINESS, NOTICES. H MoSIESST, "OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. 1 Money to lend on freehold security. J. SEALY&CO. NEW SEEDS, NEW SEEDS. "TTCTE beg to intimate to ou numerous patrons, that our stook of new season's 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, and garden requisites of every description. We are still to be found at Sealy's Corner. East Street. J. SEALY&CO. 7 131 , ( COALS! COALS' COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. THIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every Householder should save money^-and j keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL. i This Coal has 35 per cent of Gaa, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heat.! TRY IT I TRY IT! TRY IT ! To be had of all Coal Merchants. p r i ce __l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. MRS J. "LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. "OEGISTERED TEACHER 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 hot fail in any point. Agent for . Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. TANCRED STREET^Next Hall, Her balist. X, _ FOR WATCHES, CLOCKSJ, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jewellei, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty. — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. Sale. Sale. Of Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes, Pipes, Cigarette Holders, etc. HAVING Bought all stock from Mr F. Clark at a Great Reduction for Cash, I am going to give the public the benefit of same by selling all Goods at Ridiculously Low Prices. Pipes from 3d, Cigarettes 3 packets for Is, Walking Sticks from 4d, Pocket Knives from 6d. Collar Studs, Links, Tobacco Pouches, etc., for next t© nothing. Now's Your Time—Don't Forget, at H. A. FLOWER'S, (late F Clark's) Tobacconist and Hairdresser, East Street The" Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd T)oijlCt Holders are hereby notified that 1 Mb Henry Stephenson . has been appointed Local Agent >t Ash burton, vice Mr William Stonyer. The 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, j or T. E. Walton, 7 110 District Manager, Christchurch. SPECIAL FOR THIS_ WEEK. HAVING made a Special Purchase of over 6000 yards of Lace in a great variety of designs and widths, we are now selling the {same at about half price. Also bargains in Lace Curtains. See the windows for this week at " ALGORN'S DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOT HOUSE. BAKKR BROS. Complete ITnrMisiUiojy. UIV 13 EB VA J&E!It ?*. HAVE you tried Mb-MiOr's new Ameri-, can boots they are simply wonderful,- \ there is nothing to equal them in Ashbur ton. '■_ Never despair! The worst Cough or Cold will succumb to the influence of TUSSI CURA. Try it



BUSINESS NOTICES. 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 mad« to order at moderate prides. Best workmanship and materials. HALMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDERS* BUILDINGS. UOR Puitraiture, Landscape) And Enlargements. MODERATE CHARGES. Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Race Cleaner can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Kace; according to order. F. W. PAGE, 124 Chertsey. Special Notice. "YXTANTED aU about to Plant this Season to inspect my Stock of over 250 OCO JFruit and Forest Trees and Shrubs, Before Purchasing elsewhere. All wel grown and will be sure to give satisfac tion. • NO EASONABLE OFFER REFUSED JAS f PORTEE. Clifton Nursery, Allenton, Ashburton 72 TRY H.P. MADDFN FOR-, Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, Genoa Cake, Sultana Cake Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, ' Etc, Etc. A choice assortment always on hand. "1117 ANTED everyone to know that Jas W is opening up his new stock of American Boots. They are tip-top Goods and well worth a trial. MAKE no mistake, we do the largest boot trade, keep the largest stock, sell the cheapest, and give the best value. Melloe's Zealandia Boot Store. l^ ANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grate, V * a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. \\: ANTED to sell, second-hand Colonial V * Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy terms j guaranteed in good working order. For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer Implement Agent. \ \ ANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's v * Bicycle, good as new, very little used j must.be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. MAKE no mistake, Msllob's the shop where you get'real good value, thousands of pairs to pick from. fl HE up-to-date Boot Shop, Meli.or'B 1 Zealandia Boot Store. This season's goods are magnificent, and well worth' a trial. ■ " - nnRY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will save JL you time, money, and worry.' It will make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. ■TOTANTED KNOWN-That for Real V V Good Winter Boots and Shoes, at Seasonable Prices, call at J." Moison, for, as in the past, J. M. 1 still, maintains;'and would not forfeit, that grand reputation'he has held and still holds, not by nonsensical talk, but his Boots have at aU times'stood the test, and are the best proof of Bis success. Repairing done at once. Bent Sole -^ Leather used.—Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton. ' PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. WANTED Known-—Best ammunition Depot in Ashburton is Haedlkt Bros. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two" patty pans or nothing. WANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan Drill; guaranteed m good' order, low price. For particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot. PATTY Pan baking powder contains ft patty pan at each end oftio"',. * nnHE Rapid Lightning Shirt .Gloss—the .JL 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. "TTfTHY are the people after the Coro ▼ T nation better off than the King? Because the people get a Sovereign torhile the King only gets a Crown, and it takes a crown to buy one bottle of PLANTEKOA, while a sovereign will buy four bottles, *and a large box of PLANTEKOA Ointment in the bargain. .■*~ r " . ■ I SAY Friend : Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Bootsj? 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 tractedinthe purchase of PLANTEKOA Ointment and Soap, which I know,, she cannot do without. She never suffers with chapped hands or rough skin now.