New Zealand's Loyalty

Mr Eichard Seddon, Premier of New Zwiland, speaking in the Synod Hall, Edin burgh, after being presented with the freedom of the city, said that other nations had wondered recently at events which had taken placp. The Colonies were considered to be weak spots of the Empire. They stated that when trouble overtook the Mother Land, those in the Colonies would lo'-k coldly on, and when they became strong and powerful they would form nations of theifisdv«p. But recent events had shown that when the emergency arose, wheu the throb and pain which went through their kindro.l at home at reverses and troubles in South Africa, they saw the uprising of their kindred in tho Colonies. They were as determined as those at home to uphold their King and constitution and the good old flag. (Loud and prolonged cheering.) What was to ihe detriment of the mother-country was also to the detriment of those in the Co! ---onies. That was a golden pnge made in the history of the Empire, a page they would be able to look upon with pleasure and feelings of conference. Outside na tions for the first time realised the great strength and unity of the British Fmpire. Applause.) That unity was cemented on the veldt of South Africa by the blood of their sons, aud he felt it would ever be a bond. It would erer be his endeavour to worthily carry the honour they had con ferred upon him. They would be delighted to hear that the Maoris were increasing in numbers, and the members of thab brave race had been sick at heart that they could not fight in South Africa for the Empire.

Encouraging Murder.

Lieutenant Vogt, who killed a man in a duel at Mayence, waa sentenced to two years' imprisonment in a fortress, a punish ment for which this country can show no parallel for lightness and comfort. It is scarcely more serious than being confined within one's own house. This man has, after a year of his term has passed, been pardoned by the Kaiser. We can hardly condemn too strongly such misplaced leniency. If the Kaiser really wishes to expunge the blot that atains Germany's civilisation, he must know perfectly well that such treat ment of duellists is the last means to take for being rid of so barbarous and pernicious a custom.—"Pall Mall Gazette."

A Barbarous Custom.

We have protested more than once in thesa columns against the semi-official character of duelling, and the extreme pre valence of the practice, in German Uni versities. The latest incident of the kind excells in mere irrational brutality any thing that we could have conceived. Six students of Heidelberg quarrelled about a lady in the town; they agreed to end their quarrel by fighting what is known as the "Marcian duel." By the rules of this abominable custom they drew lots, the one on whom the lot fell was to die in order* that the five survivors might bo reconciled. A more Btiipid and wicked plan was never invented. The lot fell on a medical student, in whose rooms the meeting wa3 held, and he, abiding by tho lot, decided to die by opening his veins ; ho was Jeft alone in his room ; the land lord some two hours afterwards broke open tho door and found the man lying in his blood with great gashes ou tho neck and arms, but with life still in him. We coa fess that the whole business looks uncom monly like a most outrageous attempt to get rid of an unpopular man; it is perhaps possible that it was what it pretended to be ; either way, there is no doubt that such appalling incidents should be supressed in the most stringent manner. —" Pall Mall Gazette."

The Most Important.

Many of the most eminent Germans were recently asked to express their opinion aa to which was the greatest work of the last century, and their answer when classified showed that the majority attached most importance to the following achievements: — The establishment of the German Empire. The proclamation of the right of man. The discovery of steam as a motive power. Applied electricity. The discovery of narcotics and of anti sepsia. The promulgation of the law of conserva tion energy. The work of Darwin. The discovery of the modern scientific method judging things, which is based on exact observation. The discovery of the spectral analysis. The discovery of the X rays. Beethoven's ninth symphony. : The second part of " Faust." The Convention at Geneva. | The primary school and compulsory ' education. ! The movement in favour of woman's rights i The explanation of Africa by Europeans. I

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN :

Printed and published by Thomas Hakcox' for the Proprietor, Robert Bell, afc hia Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. MONDAY, September 22, 1902,

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER aa, 1902



• It i^ only on the use of Wolfe's .. | -i;:hn«p;j» that it ought to be j: ; judged. | i Every bottle of Wolfe's Sclmapi'S g contains an l-.oiiest prepnr.it i.">> • | .->f Juniper Berries and eale«--t g S Barley. 1 r you need a stimulant that will brace a lired body or clear o tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS—not a false stimulant but a. builder up of vital forces. ¥ou take no SlisL Better not take anything than accept a substitute for Ibis sterl ing old tonic. Imitations are put out for one purpose only—to moke big profits—they are absolutely worthless. SBuyW6oleSßotttes Look for the name, and noeept only bottles with the signature of Udolpho Wolfe on the label.



BUSINESS NOTICES. J.SEALY&CO. mw seeds, NEW SEEDS. Tn|TE beg to intimate to ou numerous patrons, that our stock of new season' 3 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. SEALT & CO. 7 13^ COILS! COALS! COALS j MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MAEKET. npHIS is Canterbury's Be3t Coal. Every I Householder should save money, and ] keep the money in the province by using j MOUNT SOMEES COAL. This Coal has 36 per cent of Gas, burns I with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. 1 TEY IT ! TRY IT ! 'IKY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. | Price —17s per Ton at Mount Soiners i Station. j — I JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street j Ashburton. ;



I Itchiness of tlie Skin. jo |-o : I Ever have any irritation of the skia. ; : There are many forms of it, any of them i bad enough to tax your patience. Heaiorr- ' hoid a league of the night, no rest for the sufferer from this complaint. Ec.smo, too ; hives don't sound dangerous, but they , cause much misery to those uufortunaio ; enough to be troubled with them. Doau'a Oinlment is a 'wonder' for any suoh trouble. No troublesome irritation of the skin can resist its soothing, henling in- i fiuence. Lots of Ashburton people know this. j Mrs Good, Cox Street, this town, says : Doan's Ointment is really very good. I can recommend this preparation, having used it as a household remedy. It baa proved splendid fur pimplos and rashes, and also in I the case of nettla rash. I find that it is i surprisingly soothing a.nd allays irritation, of the skin very quickly. 1 got this remeiy at the Ashburton Drug Go's in Kasfc Street. 1 Doan's Ointment is splendid in all diseases of the skin. Eczema, j>iles, hives, insoot bites, sores, chilblains, etc. It is perfectly safe and very effective. i Doan's Ointment is sold by all chemists j and storekeepers at 3s per box (six boxes 16s 6d) or will be posted on receipt of price by the proprietors, Fosfer McClennan Co., 76 Pitt Street, Sydney, N.S. W. j



MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. HOEGISTERED 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 doe 3 nob fail in any point, j Agent for Empress Needle j Materials kept, New Transfer?, Plushes,' Arasenes, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist. : FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS,', JEWELLEEY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, } GO TO G. JESBOIS", Practical Watchmaker aud Jewellei, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty —- Presentation Committees liberally j dealt with.



i Have any of tour Neighbours Told You that the Greatest S.'ile of Eel table Cycles ever held in New- Zealand is under way at John Ocr and Co.'s, sole New Zea land agents for the celebrated easy running Waverley Cycles. In order to celebrate the salo of 1000 Waverley Cycles, John Obb and Co. are offering six Ladies' and six Men's Machines at the extremely low price of £16 10s, complete with lamp and bell. These are not old model machines, but the Latest 1902 Waverleys, and as this offer only roinains open for two weeks you cannot afford to delay. The Waverloy is no new machine of whioh you know nothing but one that has stood the test of time and wear, and there are hundreds of Waverleys in use at the present time which have been ridden by their fortunate owners many thousands of miles over all kinds of country, good and bad, at a cost of next to nothing for repairs. Hear this in mind, the sale only lasts two weeks.



Sale. Sale. | Of Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes, j Pipes, Cigarette Holders, etc i HAYING 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 Cd. Collar Studs, > Links, Tobacoo Ponches, etc., for next to ' nothing. ; Now's Tour Time—Don'fc Forget, at j H. A. FLOWER'S, (fate F Clark's); Tobacconist and Hairdresser, East Street { BAKKR Jiiins 1 oinp'rtu FuruiMhlng 1 UlVDl' It- I'AJKKH-a. WANTED to Sell-Good farm of 200 acres, really good buildings. Land in capital order. I can sell this cheap and on very easy terms. For particulars apply W. Stonyer. Stbange's Sample Eooms, Burnett street Smoke New Venus



Sherlock Holmes was what we term A specialist in crime ; His methods surely must confirm Him greatest of all time. And though our object's not the same, Our method's just as sure, To kill bad coughs is our great aim, With Woods' (ireat Peppermint Cure. Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are always effective, boxes every where



I STANDiSH AND PEEECE ! Photographers under the Royal patronage "of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio High Street, Christchurch. Every person who has tried TUSSICUEA says the same thing. It is absolutely infallible in all cases. Glassware and Crockery, go to Stranoe's



Danger *L~idl <ff^g $J*" The engineer Mf **£j' doesn't s^o the fylJ^Ej^^Sj There is si 3 /O* t ;;\^%^| :tobea to ii A ,s \ -»*- JSirssVrt you if you pay no attention to youx weak throat and lungs. Weak throats and weak lungs easily give way. Some extra strain, as a fresh cold, and you are down with bronchitis or pneumonia. Better strengthen these weak places before it is too late. Ayer's Cherry Pectoral heals these irritable throats, gives tone to the relaxed membranes, and imparts strength to the lungs. There are many substitutes and imi tations. Beware of them! Bo suro you get Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Two sizes. Large and small bottles. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Aycr & Co., Lowell, Mass., U.S.A. BUSINESS NOTICES.



E. MoS^SaEY, "OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. p>7Q FOE OK€h 3Q§*s FOE <sbOe/e "f"UST arrived—Case Sample Clothing, $3 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. All plain figures. W. H. PEAECE, Cash Draper and Clothier. KEMNANTS and odd lines to be cleared Cheap to make room for new goods. W. H. PEARCE, Draper. Corner Burnett and East Streets. "T OVELY Laces 4sd and 6Jd. Lot JLj! trimuied Aprons (soiled) from la 4d Hem stiched Handkex'chiefs 6 for Is. W. H. PEARCE Cash Drax»9r & Clotliisr. €>O,feS«OOU© Yes, it's a Lot.



"OUT that is the numbor of McCORMICK 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 OVKII. One Machine in 1831: 382,003 in 1901. They are turning out 3 complete Machines a minute this yeai. Are you going to have one of them ? Gpess: you ought! ' Thsv are the Best* Write or call for new 1902 CAT-A-LOG. Morrow, Bassett AND CO., Wills Street, Ashburton. M. PEIEST, Manager.



TUSS*CURA iL \-J KJ KJ •■ \y XJ jl §.' J~ -»- q THE GREAT THEOAT AND LUNG i HEALER. | "TVfO greater foolishness can be imagined '' J3I than the neglcob of those trivial ail ments to which every person is liable, and which frequently develop into serious disease. While there exists a remedy like TUSSICUEA, 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 i evident that it should be unnecessary to emphasise its importance. Remember, ; TDSSICURA will cure the worst cough or , cold immediately and permanently. • Price 2s Gd per bottle. I ! Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer j !S. J. Evans, Diinedin. Wholesale Agents for N.Z., Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. I Obtainable from all Chemists and Store keepers throughout the colony. The King 1 is Crowned, But your soles are not all SOLED, and T YOUNG, I Ulster Cash Boot Shop, Tancred street, HAS not sold all lm splendid stock of Boots and Shoes. He can still supply all varieties at all prices.' Bespoke work and Repairs made a specialty, T. 701? ?;i 0-, Cash Boot Depot, Tancred Street.



p"-«™ESfc ll"4^'—~^^jpr. s^AnF^ To. c:«ii drek cLtt^g'tecthH CO VER&, B llfWj^vff^jg^r^^F^riggfaEgjjjjgg^gja V' RLLIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETO. Preserve a healthy state of the consti tution during the periotl of Teething, .The words "JOHN STEED MAN. CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," Aro engraved on the Government Stamp affixed it each Packet. Kempthorne, Prosser & Co., Agents l Furniture —The best place in Ashburton ia Stranqe's, i



BUSINESS NOTICES. . j 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, andgfor their kindly sympathy since our disastrous fire. ' We 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 wefhope still to merit your valued support, and where we intend shortly to open out our salvage stock for immediate sale, where you 'may expect some tremendous bargains in Household Furnishings. ' We Remain, j Yours Very Truly, T. H. UN DRILL & CO., General House Furnishers, TANCEED STEEET.



W. H. COLLINS & CO., FOR ARTISTS' Materials^Whitei Lead, Genuine Linseed Oils, "Dry Colors, Hematite, Whiting, Tacks, Tape, Varnish, [Knotting, Terebine. GLASS. Sheet Glass, fMirror Glass, Plate Glass, Glaziers' Diamonds. Hammers, Lacquers, Glue, Painters' Brushes, and Scrim. W, H. COLLINS & CO., Signwriters, House Decorators, and Painters. "5



Jl incy are biyjisti. ihey ate imported uirect Hj They are beautiful from the world's fashion centre s H \ c Want You to See Them. |Bj jpHEY comprise Exquisite I^uslillS in exclusive designs, ||j Artistic Millinery, New Dress Goods, and || : Novelties oi T-very Description. : OffnSE S£tf JjS nSlv K^f^^^Tg Rv3iW*frt'*3 nEJiij g*^f gg jJT PA^Si JT(^J^ JtKfc3S^^*H^S



A&CJIKMSMIM 111 IiaiWIIMIIIIII IIIIII»MMIWiMW«MI»«MWWWMIIMMWMOW«Mi»^BaWMHWMWaBMMMWBMB BALES ARE ATX THE RAGE. Special Reductions :ot- — Special Reductions NICHOLAS &PICRFORD INVITE COMPARISON OF VALUES. j Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, Is 6d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, 4s, 4s 6d, ss, 5s 6d. Childrens^ ; from 8d per pair. j School Boots from 5s per pair. j Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s 6d to 18s 6d ppr pair. i Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s Gd to 18s 6d per pair I Gent's Balmorals from 10s, strong Shooters from 9s 9d j PLEASE to remember we hold an Extensive Stock of High-Class Boots, Shoes, and j Slippers of every description. Prove our prices. Boys and Girls Boots a specialty. j Our Motto is—" Small Profits and Quick Returns." JNICaOLAS &~PICKFORD, i EAST STREET, ASHBURTON



Pure TEAS of FINEST Quality!! Brand Jb \ss# These Teas are blends ot absolutely the FINEST TEAS PKOCURABLE. Brand I I\/ Each Brand is ot a different character and flavour but of FINEST Quality. %sJ Brand. Pure Ceylon i \\J Ask your Grocer for these well-known Brands oi Teas and , ACCEPT NO'OTHEK.



STUD NOTICES HOESE Cards and Horse Eeceipt Books printed at the Mail and Guardian Office with neatness and despatch, at moderate prices. TO Stand the Season at Ashburton, and travel the surrounding districts THE CELEBRATED TROTTING SIRE 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 4a each mare. Groomage fee ss, to be paid at time of 1 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.J For Full Pedigree, see Cards. Teems.— £s ss, payable on or before January, Ist, 1903; Groomage Fee ss, payable at time of service. r MANGAN AND WILSON, * 9 3 Proprietors, Eiccarton.



j BUSINESS NOTICES. j CENTRAL HOTEL^ : . ASHBTJETON. | W. H. DAEDIS 77 ... Proprietor. BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. ] Free Stabling. 8 246 | ASHBURTON HOTEL j J. MULLAN. Proprietor. /^ENTEALLY situated. Good accomoda .\J tion for travellers. j Wines Spirits and Ales of the best brands i only, j Free Stabling. 8 287 I — 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, j and Ales kept. 8 57 Somerset Hotel, ASHBUETON. rpHE first part of the above Hotel is now j Jl 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. 8 277



ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. VI R A, WHITAKER, late manager of *. ? s 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 STOEEY'S TEEMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurcli Railway Station.) P. W. MILLWAED, ... Licensee. rfflHIS popular Hotel is now under new JL management as above, and offers special inducement to families and visitors desiring the comforts of a home in Christ church. Tho 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. Tebjis : 6s 6d per day; 35s per week. 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor.



IN EVERT WALK OF LIFE ■ i I ■ _gn._ You Require «jfe' ECLIPSE /fTw^Sfj Only this season's Tweeds sold* np A XT fXT2 Q Burnett X j3IX JU V/XL>3 • Street. 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. j W. H. ROBINSON.



MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony MU J. GILLIES begs to inform the Eesidents 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 Eoyal Academy and Eoyal College, London j also for Trinity College, London. Each Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. Address : —Care Mes Pilbeow, Cameron Street. ■ 728 CHARLES BEECH, ' TANCEED STEEET, ASHBUETOtf, MY TEA EOOM 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



f¥l HE Imported Thoroughbred Stallion BENZOIN Will stand at Bncoleuch during this season A perusal of his pedigree will show he is one of the best bred horses in the Southern Hemisphere. 10 tl Beeswing *>r Syntax 37 I S ;g , Tomboys dam I || TadmorlS &"* yra CT w* MiSs S.llon Cowl a g Belle Dame | ? | JO — ~ the Baron 24 | |- o " StockwellS Pocahonta3 i * 2 85 «. Melbourne 1 V o fpjg Blink Bonny Qu en Mary g£ I -ggOAnrtoll V^^tT N tk Llie Baron 24 [Z; g3 R taplan 8 Pocah..nta< Wo "I v ah™ YAieibouroeas PQ a■& « x AUce Swet Hawthorn I I jLordGoughl 2 Kgf > J Irritation *" g 'i'lumpsS "b' -— ithurai 2 i-5 a Longbow 21 Mi s Bowa | |j Legerdemain ggSffiST. ' I . StoCweUS gftgL 84 | I" 5 Braxe >l°?s 'J-To p-r 18 - I )j 1 H 'Queen Mniy



For full particulars apply to R. Abmstbong, Groom in charge, or E. GATES, 9 59 Mount Somers. TO TRAVEL the Ashbmton, Wakanui and Longbeach Districts. The "Fell-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 (smin. 4sec, for 2 miles), and Non sense (2min. 33sec. 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 6ci per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. Further particulars on application to the Groom in charge, or 9 G3 W. BEGG, Ashton. To Travel this Season IN THE ASH BURTON DISTRICT.



mHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION WARRINGTON, 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 this season. Groomage fee, ss. For further particulars apply to S. BROWN, Proprietor Melrose Farm, Wakanui, Ashburton, or 9 163 C. CHAPMAN, Groom in charge. TO TRAVEL in the Hinds and May field Districts, [ The Ci-tdssd^i.e Stallion, ! GLENWYE For terms and particulars, apply to T. DRENNAN, 9 215 Groom in charge. THE AMERICAN WILL TRAVEL the Methven, Alford 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. Terms—£3 10s, guarantee; £2 10s the season, payable at first service. A. McFARLANE, 9 150 Springburn. BUSINESS NOTICES.



THE REASON WHY. 1 11 HE reason of a certain business firm X 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 Moriarty Bros., cabinetmakers, etc, Tancred Street. Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Race Cleane? can be had for £6 xvpwards, being made to suit any size Eace, according to order. F. W. PAGE, t Cherts6y. "i Don't Forget ! npO Call at ARGYLE BEOS, and order your Coal and Firewood, ! WESTPORT, -\ NEWCASTLE, / Coal always MOUNT SOMERS ) °U i Westport and Newcastle Slack. | Orders Promptly attended to. Wanted Known-That TQSSICURA is \ thoroughly reliable in all complaints of Throat, Lungs, and Bronchial Tubes \



BUSINESS NOTICES HALMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDEES' BUILDINGS. JPOR Portraiture, Landscape, And Enlargements. MODEBATE CHAEGES. TET "" H. P. MADDEN FOE Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, Genoa Cake, 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 EYE ON THE WINDOWS OF i STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, This Week. k GREAT Gathering of Good Guinea BOOTS for Men now showing. 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. THE Rapid Lightning Shirfc 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 SAY Friend: Where isthe best shop to buy a pair of BootsJ? Why, Mel lor's Zeaiandia Boot Store! I always get good value at Mellor's. WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty COMB and have look at our New Good*. They are the best value ever offered in Ashburton.—Mellob's Zeaiandia Boot Store. PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. TY T ANTED Known— Best ammunition 7 \ Depot in Ashburtcn is : '. Habdlsy Bros. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. Y%J ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan ** Drill; guaranteed in good order, low price. For particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot. 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. Mellob's Zeaiandia Boot Store. rj'HE up-to-date Boot Shop, 1 Zeaiandia Boot Store. This season's goods are magnificent, and well worth a ! trial. 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 grocers. WANTED KNOWN—That for Eeal Good Winter Boots and Shoes, at Reasonable Prices, call at J. Moison; 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 stood the test, and are the best proof of his success. Repairing done at once. Best Sole Leather used.—Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton,



WANTED -Poultry for Export in any quantities.—W. Stontbb, Tancred 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 1 not already a customer, it will probabjy be to our mutual advantage to become acquain ted. Bear this in mind before selecting your Spring dress.—Mitchbli. and Thbssr I\7 ANTED everyone to know that Jab * • Mellor is opening up his new stock of American Boots. They are tip-top Goods and well worth a trial.