Road Boards.

Anama.

A meeting of thf> Anama Road Board was held yesterday. Present-Messrs W. Nos worfchy 1 chairman), Gr. Harrison, D. Mor row, and M. Mcßae. A letter was received from Mrs Wright, conveying the thanks of herself and family to the Board for its resolution of sympathy.

The Chairman gave an explanation of the present position of mafcturs in connection with the transfer of: North Hinds Eoad.

Letters were received from the Jiangitata Eoad Hoard, stating that it intended to do shingling and other work on the Boundary Road, amounting to £146 13s 4d. The clerk was instructed to acknowledge the letters, and atate that this Board is quite willing that the work be done. It was resolved to strike a rate of Id in tho £ payable oa October 15fch next, and the Chairman and Mr Harrison, were ap pointed to sign the Rate book. Accounts amounting to about .£25 were passed, and the Board adjourned till October Ist.

Mount Somers.

The usual monthly meeting of the Mount Somer3 Road Board was held on Monday. Present—Mr Chapman (chairman), and all the members. : INSURANCE OF EMPLOYEES. Correspondence was received from two Insurance Companies relative to securing ; the Board against all risks on employees under the Employers' Liability and Work men's Compensation Acts. —It was resolved to make further inquiries prior to effecting any renewal of policy. THIRDS AND FOURTHS. The Receiver of Land Revenue forward ed particulars of moneys remitted to the Board's credit with the Union Bank, .Ashburton, by way of accrued thirds and "fourths. mclean's road. The Christchurch Lime and Stone Com ' pany wrote complaining of the unsafe con dition of the upper culvert oa this road, rendering it impassable for heavy carting. Mr W. Sutton also wrote regarding the state of this road.

The Board decided to meet and inspect the vicinity within a few days.

COUNTY EJECTION. The Returning Officers for the Ashburton County Council wrote, requesting the use of the board's office in connection with nomi nations (and poll if necessary) for the office of member for the riding in place of the late Mr E. Gr. Wright.—The clerk stated that he had given the necessary permission. OTiAIM FOE REDUCTION TN BENT. Mr A. W. Aldridge .wrote, asking for a reduction in rent oi: gravel reserves leased by him. As the land is of good quality and free from gorse and broom, it was resolved that no reduction could be made.

VOTE OF CONDOLENCE. A letter was received acknowledging the chairman's letter of sympathy with the relatives of the late Mr E. G-. Wright. DBAIN, ALFOBD FOEEST VILLAGE SETTLEMENT. In reply to the Board's proposal that the unexpended portion of the Government grant shonld go to defray the cost of a drain which would greatly benefit the settlers; the Road Surveyor replied approving of the suggestion. OORSE NOTICES. It was resolved to serve several ratepayers with legal notices to clear gorse from the roadside adjoining their properties, failing compliance with such order the work to be undertaken by the Board, and the cost of i same to be charged to th*e offenders. WOKKS. It was decided to call tenders for drains on Village Settlement Roads, also foe the supply of 1200 yards more or less) of shingle on Mesopotamia Road. TENDERS. The tender of W. Gilham for shingling on Valetta, Eoad at 2s per cubic yard was accepted. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £81 IBs lOd were passed for payment, and the meeting terini | nated.

Strength of the British Empire

"A GALAXY OF FREE NATIONS."

A number of the Royal guests represent ing the colonies were on July 7th entertain ed by the Constitional Club at their house dinner at the Club, Northumberland Avenue, London. The Duke of Marlborough presided. The toast of " Our Guests " was received with the greatest enthusiasm, the company singing " Rule Britannia " and " For he's a jolly good fellow." Sir Wilfrid Laurier said that, in spite of scepticism, he asserted that the unity of the British Empire was a fact. If they searched throughout history they coild not find a parallel to the spectacle of unity and loyalty which the British Empire presented. (Cheers.) Rome in the height of her power never reached such a level. Eome was composed of slave States, the British Empire was composed of a galaxy of fiee nations. (Cheei'S. i In order to find a fitting parallel if indeed they could find a parallel or anything approaching to it, they must go to the re mote period when the Hellenic nations were accustomed to assemble periodically at cer tain sacred places. And even there what a difference ! The civilisation of tho world at that period was centered it and received its highest exposition and expx-ossion in the narrow basin of the Mediterranean. The civilisation of the British Empire encircled the whole surface of the Globe. The bond of union of the Greeks was their own race. None were admitted except those who were of pure Hellenic stock, for those proud and exclusive people conferred the term of bar barians on those who were not of their kith and kin. The bond of the British Empire, let him tell them, his fellow-countrymen— the bond of union of the British Empire was allegiance to the King, and there wns no distinction of race. Again the motive itnd inspiration of those ancient races was [esthetic, whereas the British Empire was founded by a race whose chief characteristic was strong practical sense. The question now was, What was to be done with this Empire—was the British Empire to bo maintained on the lines on which it was created, or should a departure be opened up? Perhaps there were some, perhaps many who believed that the Empire must ba maintained by war measures. For his part he believed it conld be well defended by the arts of peace, (cheers.) Let them remember fchafc we were the one nation in Europe who never would be carried away by militarism, (Hear, h@ar.) We were the one nation in Europe who, whilst other nations bled white to create and maintain ! armies, resolved that no standing army should be created bjr the British Parliament. We were the one nation in Europe which had founded an Empire by the. arts of peace far more than by the arts of war.

THE. ASHBURTON 'GUASDTAN: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, !9 02

Printed and published: by Thomas Hancox,. the Proprietor, Egbert Bbli>, afc his* Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. WEDNESDAY, September 3, 1902^



A great many ' people wanty^ vvV^^SS long, /S%*?g^-~ W\| hair, but Oy^®!^ them. The >S^ 1' hair needs & I ftNgsi -^Jpjfik little help W-^M ixovr and then. llj /!w£^^^ w»™*». fgl quire feeding. When the hair is starved, it stops growing, loses its lustre, falls out, turns gray. Aycr's Hair Vigor is a hair-help. It makes tbo hair grow, Stops it from falling, and completely cures dandruff. HjWl 0 llUll «■§>«* If your hair is fading or turning gray, begin at once with Ayer's Hair Vigor. It -will positively restore color to your gray hair, all the full, rich Color it had in early life. As a hair-dressing you will certainly like it, for it keeps the hair soft and glossy and prevents it from splitting at the ends. Do not bo deceived by cheap imita tions -which will only disappoint you. Make sure that you get the genuine Ayer's Hair Vigor. ' | CrepsredbyDr. JC. Ay.er&Co.. Lowell. Mess., U.S A. j t - ■ '—— ■■'■• ■■-■?r?"""« BUSINESS NOTICES. The Popular Hostess Is one who is always careful in the ohoica of her Tea, and will not risk her standing by not providing delicious rich Tea. No mistake can be made if you provide SUBATURA TEA It U a Tea that will please the guests ■with its delicious flavour and delicate aroma. Suratura is pure, honest Ceylon Tea, and is guaranteed not blended with Indian, China, or any cheap or inferior Teas. • Retail Prices — Buratura A quality—ls 8d per 1b Suratura B quality—ls lldper lb Suratura D quality—2s 2d per lb Suratura X quality—2b 6d per lb Procurable from — J. T. Cooch, Ashburton. J. W. Lill, Dunsandel J. R. Carey, Fairton D. Miller and Co., Hinds Support Local Industry, Sav3 2£oaey, And Ensure a Comfortable Fireside by using Mount Somers Coal.



IS THK Best and the Cheapest Household Coal,] bar none, of all the Coala found on . the Eastern divide of the j Middle Island. . JOSHUA TUCKER. -TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Stbeet. f Creeping Consumption. j Don't think that con sumption strikes a sud den blow. It doesn't. It creeps its way along. It comes like a thief in the night, carefully, cautiously but surely. JFirst it is a little cough ; then a little hacking cough; then a little loss in weight; then a harder and more persis tent cough; then fever and night sweats. A little later bleeding commences and the disense has a strong grasp. Stop the disease while it is yet creeping. You can if you will. Stop it with i Of Cod Liver OH and Creasote. The most certain and effective lung healer .made. It heals the inflamed lunga,'Btopß the coughing and night sweats, assists the diges- tive organs to properly assimi- /Jrl late food,, and adds flesh and TgT Btreagtii. r' No need for you to w co on coughing, stop it to-day. {? El Price 2/6 and 4/6. Jl •" It's Famous. 1* 8»



Don't Forget npO Call at AEG-YLE BEOS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPOUT, ") NEWCASTLE, I Coal always and C on hand. MOUNT SOMEES J Also Coke; Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. 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 13575 AVtsuige marks gained, 94 per cenfc. Every .person who has tried TUSSICTJEA says the same 'thing, it is absolutely infallible in all cases.



If you have Pneumatic Tyres you must 'ha^G % reliable article, otherwise they are a constant source of annoyance. Consider ing that the IDEAL TYRE costs no more than the average priao, ft is hardly to be wondered that this brand has become so deservedly popular.—Advt. Have AJtfY of your Neighbours Told You that the Greatest Sale of Eeliable Cycles ever held in New Zealand is tinder way at John Oeb and Co.'s, sole New Zea lnnd agents for the celebrated easy running Waverley Cycles. In order to celebrate the sale of 1000 Waverley Cycles, John Ore and Co. are offering six Ladies' and six Men's Machines at the extremely low price of .£l6 10s, complete with lamp and bell. These are not old model machines, but the Latest 1902 Waverleys, and as this offer only remains open for two weeks you cannot afford to delay. The Waverley is no new machine of which you know nothing but one that has stood the test of time and weak, 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 off country, good and bad, at a cost of next to nothing for repairs. Bear this in mind, the e#l/3 only lasts two weeks. j For Astfhmafcjeal troubles of any kind the only certain specie is Evans' Mountain j King Asthma Powder. I



BUSINESS NOTICES bALF.S AXE ALL THE RAGE. Special deductions —-:o: Special Reductions i\ ICHO LAS & PICItFOBD INVITE COMPARISON OP VALUES. Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, isGd, 2s 6d, 3s, Ss 6d, 4s, 4s 6d, ss, 6s 6d. Childrens from 8d per pair. School Boots from 5s per pair. Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s Gd to 18s 6d per 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, and Slippers of every Prove our prices. Boys and Girls Boots a specialty. Our Motto is—-" Small Profits and Quick Returns." NICHOLAS &~PICKFORD, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. G. .MEDDINB ~D ESPECTPULLY requests inspection of the following £ seasonable articles, just JIA) landed, at prices which should tempt all to buy. GARDENING TOOLS. Including Spades, Forks, Rakes, Hoes, Trowels, Hedge Shears, Ladies' and Boys' Spades and Forks, etc. FARMERS' REQUISITES. Leading, Plough and Back Chains, Goree Knives, (Martin's, etie.), Gorse Grubbers, Picks, Axes, Hatchets, Saws, handles of all kinds, Bluestone, Oils, Paints, etc. j Best Kerosene ... ... 4s 3d per tin. WIRE NETTING.—Having a large stock on hand I am selling—Sheep (with centre strand) at 3d per yard; Fowl, 18in, id; 24in \{<L; 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 10s, Treadle from jES 10s to £8 10s, with 7 years guarantee. Needles for ' Singer,' 'Davey,'' Wertheim,' 'Davis,'' New Home/ etc., I all at 6d per doj.en. ! I make a specialty of CARPENTER'S TOOLS, and keep the greatest variety £at the lowest prices in Ashburfcon. { The Peoples' Ironmonger, ( Burnett Street, opposite Arcade.



j Pure TEAS of FINEST Quality!! % 1 These Teas are blends ot absolutely the I FINEST TEAS PBOCURABLE. I I v^-cs^ Brand I i\J I I Each Brand is oi a different character and I | flavour but of FINEST Quality. I \i p | > \&? Brand. Pure Ceylon I\J | I Ask your Grocer for these well-known | I Brands ot Teas and ... I I ACCEPT NO OTHEB, g, STUD NOTICES. NOTICE Pish! Pish! Pish! TsjJt&swgS&Jjzzz TO ANGLERS AND ALL INTERESTED. HOESE Cards and Horse Receipt R New Season's Stock of Fishing \J' Goods just to hand ex s.a. "Whaka- Books printed at the Mail and Guardian tane " from London. Eods, Keels, Minnows, Traces, Casts, Flies. Gut, Minnow Trace and Office with neatness and despatch, at Worm Boxes, Waders, etc, etc."; Being direct importers from the manu moderate prices. facturers, quality and prices cannot be I , £ — — beaten. i Our prices defy competition. Goods at TO Stand the Season at Ashburton, D une din or Christchurch prices. We ask and travel the surrounding districts you 0 ascertain our prices before pur ! the celebrated tbotting sire chasing elsewhere. PRINCE IMPERIAL. HAMO^ BROS. PEINCE IMPERIAL is sire of Hamlm i m , „ „ and Little Princess, two horses which IMPORIERS & MANUFACTURES, rank among the best of their age in the Ashburton. Colony, and several other promising young Orders by post promptly attended to. ones. ■■ Terms— £4> 4s each mare. fll J^ lOi HT• BIT IHI f) tfillil Groomage fee ss, to be paid at time of |J nji|jj ||w ji I, § J J&j- 111 service. For further particulars apply to j|| yit| SI h /-m ij|| mftl Sill 8 261 JOHN McDONNELL, Ashburton. i"»- •** HJ?.U I* Ml &'$ \%J \J\J% — ----- - ' ifT'lß nno TEAVEL the Ashburton, Methven, #W» Wj JL • JL and Surrounding Districts, ___-_ . ._- t.- -»-V f^ The Standard-Bred Trotting Sire « I AI I J IKS • IMPERIOUS, • l^i^V/XiU. • By Director-Mandane/ New Season's Samples. For Full Pedigree, see Cards. I Terms.— M ss, payable on or before oAr \|A 'U ftTTT HTH January, Ist, 1903; Groomage k5 OIUWU, Fee ss, payable at time of service. ' P : SAUNDEES' BUILDINGS. MANGAN AND WILSON, 9 3 Proprietors, Eiccarton. |7 OR Portraiture, TO TEAVEL m the Lauriston, T,s>Tiflcosi-np ( Lyndhurst, Cairnbrae, and Methven lianttSCape, Districts, the . . —. , , p urebred dbaught station, And Enlargeinants. I LORD STANLEY. 4 (For pedigree see Cards.) I MODERATE CHARGES. Terms— £s single mare, and as per agree* ■ ment for two or more. Groomage fee, I — ~ — ss, to bo paid <vt time of first service.' -™ /f"«rTC<TiP< „ ... , , 4.VJL *J KJJL.\~J c For further particulars apply to g. Thompson, owner. s\ ng \nfr. Piano,- & Harmony 9 20 Or Groom in Charge. llls lliS> >_ Wlv t. --r—=:: —;-:-:^:~-=:;=: -]&/rjtt J. GILLIES begs to inform the Preliminary Announcement ivJL Kesidents of Ashburton and District • that he is prepared to receive Pupils for TnrAVING Purchased from Mn F. Clark instruction in the above subjects. JO. his old established The system employed for Voice-Produc- T.Vh<apr>nnicl-'« "Rndnoc-Q tion and Culture will be Italian (Lamperti i 0 DacCOniSt S business, Method), and in Piano that of the Schumann I trust to receive a continuance ot tlie j Conservatoire, Frankfort-a-Main, Germany, patronage bestowed on him. | p up n s prepared for the Examinations in Having taken ovfti- the Stock at a Big t ] ie Associated Board of the Royal Academy Discount off invoice Prices, I will com- an( i Royal College, London; also for Trinity mencea . College, London. CLEARANCE SALE Each Pupil's Term dates from the first On Wednesday Next ' — To make room for New Goods to arrive. Address :—Care Mrs Pilbrow, Cameron Street. 728 H. A. FLOWER. • — ~ — Tobacconist and Hairdresser, \ Til ANT ED Known-That Mitchell and East Street 913 vv Turner are opening New Stocks in .____. Oilcloth, Rugs, and Curtains, together with "STANDISH AND PEEECE novelties in Cretonnes. All in time for an early Spring Cleaning. High Street, Cliristcliurch. '«»• Use Wade 3 Worm Fl Ss ls b »^



BUSINESS NOTI«ES ' SPFOIAL 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 ALCORN'S DKAPEEY, CLOTHING, AND BOOT HOUSE. 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. BEREYMAN, 8 97 Ashburton TO SHEEPOWNERS. 1 GOOD PRICES ASSURED. HMATSON AND Co., beg to inform • holders of Sheep and Lambs that should they be looking for a Market and decide to try Addington, that they will be glad to receive Consignments. There is no need to write to them; just consign Matson's, Addington. The firm svill carefully untruck and classify eacli lot, and if the price bid at Auction is not sufficient on a basis of the c.i.f. Prices current for Frozen Meat, they will have the Sheep sent to either Isling ton or Belfast, and on receipt of Weights will sell forward or ship as Clients may desire. Prompt Payments. Consign MATSON'S, Addington. , To Those Who Have Landed Property to Sell. Send Particulars of your Properties to H. MATSON AND CO. The Firm is recognised as the greatest medium of exchange in Canterbury, and Buyers from all parts are constantly en quiring and making inquiries from them. They are always willing to receive particulars through any local Agent, and to work in conjunction with them, which must be to the benefit of the owner. They ad vertise all Properties in their Quarterly Eeview, which is circulated throughout the world. They advertise likely Properties in their regular column, free of cost to Owners, and other charges are on the lowest scale. If you have a place for sale, avail yourself of their services. It costs nothing unless sale is made, and no fear of your Property being hawked or depreciated. Great facts. They can always assist Purchasers, being hand and glove with Moneyed Clients. MATSON'S, 6 143 Christchurch.



BUSINESS NOTICES I_____1_____ ' CLEARING SALE. : TREES : Giving up Business. THOS. SEALY, NURSERYMAN. TTAVING decided to relinquish the Nursery Business, the whole of the large and choice stock ia offered at much reduced prices. The whole must be cleared before the end of the present season. 10 000 FRUIT TEEBB« Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach, Cherry, etc 10,000 Gooseberry and Currant, choice sorts ; 50,000 Macrocarpa 150,000 Larch 200,000 Pinus Insignis, one and two years 5,000 Walnuts and Chestnuts 10,000 Oregon Pine 120,000 Forest rees, all sorts 15,000 Ornamental Trees and Shrubs 5,000 Roses, choicest kinds And many other varieties too numerous to mention. In lots at your own Prices. Large orders will be executed at a fraction of usual cost. The Nursery must be closed 30th Sept. next THOS. SEALY, Riverbank 59 WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill.



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, 124 Cherts6y. ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. \fi R A, WHITAKER, late manager of i3.i_ 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. /CENTRALLY situated. Good accomoda \_^ tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales of the beat brands only. Free Stabling. 8 287 i 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 WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH, Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOREY'S TERMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) F. W. MILLWARD, ... Licensee. mHIS popular Hotel is now under new X management as above, and offers special inducement to families and visitors desiring the comforts of a home in Christ- Ch Thehbuilding 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. Telepb6ne79s. Terms 8s per day; £2 2s per week. 7 230 CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd. Antigua Street, Christchurch. d |PARKLING ALES Forty Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 j ""S^ote New Venus



The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter-! bury > Ltd. I Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. "171 VERY description of Merchandise and Mli Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. Amongst others we have the following properties for Sale by Private Treaty. i Kyle District ... 1100 Acres Mayfield ... 872 acres, leasehold Mayfield ... 967 „ | j Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Eangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 „ Ealing ... 595 „ Westerfield ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON Manager



\ ___^ i 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. LONDON BUTCHERY TANCRED STREET. HAVING taken over the Business of the late Sam. E. Burnard, as from Ist July, instant, I beg to inform all my Friends, and Customers of the late Pro prietor, that I will carry on the Butchery Business in above Premises, and trust the support extended to me in the past -will be continued. Quality and punctuality guaranteed. Families waited on Daily. W. H. ROBINSON. The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd TRolicy Holders are hereby notified that Mb Henry Stephenson has been appointed Local Agent at Ash burton, vice Mr William Stonyer. Tha 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 Stbphenson, Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. E. Walton, 7 110 District Manager, Christohurch. IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE ■ 111 You Require isKk* " SWIFT " eclipse /fjMXKmfj Never despair! The worst Cough or Cold will succumb to the influence of TUSSI GURA, Try it



[ BUSINESS NOTICES. Special Notice. "On"ANTED all about to Plant this Season to inspect my Stock of over 250 000 ZFruit and Forest Trees and Shrubs, Before Purchasing elsewhere. All we! grown and will be sure to give satisfao* tion. NO EASONABLE OFFER REFUSED '. JAS. POETKR, Clifton Nursery, Allenton, Ashburton 7 2



BUSINESS NOTICES. H. MoSEEBSY, TDARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. J. SEALY & CO. NEW SEEDS, NEW SEEDS. "T^ITE beg to intimate to ou numerous patrons, that our stock 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 Sealv's Corner. East Street. J. SEAXY & CO. 7 131 „ COALS! COALS! COALS MOUNT SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. rtIHIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every JL Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using j 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—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. ■ ■ j 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 not fail in any point. Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist. FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS?, JEWELLERY, , j SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, . SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO ■G-. JESSON, ' Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with, mHERE has been a lot of CURIOSITY evinced about the EARL that has been in Ashburton the last few days, and these -are a few of the questions one is heard ask. Who is this Earl? What's this Earl? Have you seen it ? Is it a Bike ? IsitaCart? Well, to satisfy this thirst for'knowledge, THE EAKL at present staying at MORROW, BASSETT and Ce. is a new up-to-date BICYCLE, i , Guaranteed, Fitted with Dunlop's Best Multiflex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and Bell Price :--4>lo Cash. M. PRIEST, Manager The King is Crowned, But your soles are not all SOLED, and T. YOUNG, Ulster Cash Boot Shop, Tanered street, HAS not sold all his splendid stock of Boots and Shoes. He can still supply all varieties at all prices. Bespoke work and Repairs made a specialty. T. YOU KG, Cash Boot Depot, Tanered Street. ; BAKER BiiuS. Complete irurmisliinjgr. UNO B-GT*. rA KJE J» •». ST. GEO RGb • JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. .TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. HAVE you tried Mellor's new Ameri can boots they are simply wonderiu\ there is nothing to equal them w Asftbur-. »ton.



TRY H.P. MADPEN FOR Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, Genoa Cake s Sultana Cake Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, Etc, Eta A choice assortment always on hand. Paperh^ngings 2s 6d in the £ discount for Cash, FOR ONE MONTH, AT J» L. MIGrGrS, Tancred Street. T) ICTURES Framed, Windows Glazed, Houses Painted and Decorated!. Artistic Signs Painted. ARTISTS' MATERIALS.



WE have a few Dresses which we are anxious to clear previous to opening our Spring Stock. Price is no object. The room is needed. See the -windows at Mit chell & Turner's. \hi ANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grate, ? » a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tanered Street. ' : . ■ \\/ ANTED to sell, second-hand Colonial f * Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy terms ; guaranteed in good working order. For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer Lmplement Agent. . ANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's ' Bicycle, good as new, very little used; must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. MAKE no mistake, Mellob's the shop where you get real good value, thousands of pairs to pick from. i^HE up-to-date Boot Shop, MBitdftV Zealandia Boot Store. This season's* goods are magnificent, and well worth &■, trial ■ TRY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will ear© you time, money, and worry. It will make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. WANTED KNOWN—That for Heal Good Winter Boots and Shoes* afc 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 hie success. Repairing done at once. Best Sole, Leather used.—Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton. PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for : nothing- From all Grocers. . ; ! TYTANTED Known—Best ammunition V V Depot in Ashburton is Habdlex Bsos. PATTY Pan baking powder Vanta on, trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. TTJ ANTED to sell, second-hand Dunara '* V Drill; guaranteed in good Qwler, low price. For particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot. * PATTY Pan baking powder contains » patty pan at each end of tin fTIHE Rapid Lightning Shirt Gloss—-t&e JL only reliable shirt polish in the world. It is used by all the leading laundresses itt New Zealand. Try a tin, it will pay you. Sold by all the leading grocers. WHY are the people after the Coro nation better off than the King? Because the people get a Sovereign whse< 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. WHAT prize takers for pastry use, Patty Pan baking powder the great 1 novelt - I SAY Friend : Where is the best sborr to buy a pair of BootsJ? Why, jfrel ' lqr's Zealandia Boot Store! I always gefc good value at Mellor's. I WILL not be responsible for the debts of my wife, after this date, unless con tracted in the purchase of PLANTEKOA Ointment and Soap, which. I know she cannot do without. She never suffers with. < chapped hands or rough skin now. TO Those about to marry, and to tbcsa 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 Tablds. In stock all kinds of bed steads and bedding; Suits of drawing and dining-room furniture made to order at 1 moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials. •■•■.-■ 1 I"".- ■