CABLE NEWS.

United Press Assockt ion—Hy Electric j Telegraph—Copyright, i A Bailway Mystery. London, Oct. 23. Eight London and five Paris mail bags destined for South America, were mys-1 terionsly out open on the southern express between Bordeaux and Bayonne. The Transvaal Loan. Mr Ritchie, Chancellor of the Exoheqner, has announced that it is not intended to introduce the Transvaal London Loan Bill during the present session of Parliament. The Doukhobors. British Columbia baa refused to grant the Doukhobors land, whereas they set forth in their request that they couid be indepen dent of all authority except God's. The Venezuelan Revolution- New York, Oct. 23 German and British naval officers dis credit General Castro's victory, and consi der that the Venezuelan revolutionists are 'winning. The America Cup. Mr C. Iselin, of the New York Yacht Club, is manager and owner of the America Cup defender. j The Situation in Macedonia- London, October 24. Lord Cranborne, in the House of Com mons, stated that Great Britain had urged the Porte, while t»king adequate measures to maintain order in Macedonia, to avoid the exercise of undue severity. A Haval Appointment. Prince Louis of Battenburg has succeeded ■ Rear-Admiral Constanc as Director of I Naval Intelligence. The French Navy- Paris, Oct. 23 M. Pelletan, the French Minister of Marine, is experimenting with the eight hours' principal in some of the dockyards. The general adoptiod of the principle de pends upen the amount of work done. Oppressive Heat in Sydney. Sydney, Oct. 24. The excessive heat yesterday culminated in thunderstorms. The live stock at Home- j bush yards were much affected, and a large ■ number of sheep are dying. One large) New Zealand bullock suocumbed to the j effects of the heat. I The Melba Boom. I Four thousand five hundred people at- J tended Madame Melba's final concert, mak- ; ing the total attendance for the four per-! formances 15,500. . j A Distasteful Proposal. r The Federal Government's proposal to abolish, the posting of shipping telegrams , has raised a storm of disapproval through- ; out the Commonwealth. j

Social Column.

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THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 1902.

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Eobkkt Bill, afe bis Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. SATURDAY, Ootober 25, 1902,



What, the Nation Spends on Drink. The National Drink Bill for 1903, esti mated from official returns, wa5.£158,154,605 (MrT. I\ Whittaker, M.P., by including 1 drink not covered by these returns, esti mates it at .£189,000,000!) It is difficult lo think of such an enormous sum, and we may, perhap3, better understand what it means, if we see how it worts out when applied to a small population. , I, THE COST OF DBINKING IN A SMALL TOWN. : Here is a small township of 6,200 people. In it are forty licensed drink-shops. The ■working class population numbers 5,314, or 1,063 families j and the richer classes 986, or 197 families. "The amount spent yearly in this small place on intoxicating drink 3 fa no les3 than ,£23,643, at the average rato of £3 !6s, 3£d per head for the United Kingdom. Now, a fair division of the wines, spiilts, and beor consumed by the nation gives to the richer classes an avernge expenditure per family of about £30 per year, and to the working classes of about J»<7 per family. The 1,003 wrrking clas3 families are the Only customers of the forty-five drink shops in the township, but they spent yearly the enormous sum of £\ 8.516, or about iJil 1 at each public-house. The 107 richer families during the same time spend with wine mer chants and spirit dealers auother £5,127. The whole amouut of £23,fi43 is a fearful drain up >n the income of the inhabitants, especially of the wjige-aarners. The money thus spenb purchases nothing adding to the wealth and prosperity of the place. Unlike food which gives nourish ment, or clothes which preserve life, or j furniture which add^ comfort to homes, ] the drink, bought at such cost, is useless. ! Consumed iv this common way it does ! harm. It brings a train of ills—miseries, j quarrels, pwery, crimes, disease, and death, j and lays a burden of expense upon the j householders and ratepayers. It reduces the spending power of both the working classes- and the wealthy, so that trades and industries suffer to the extent that money is spent on drink. A glance at the homes of the people shows that the £23,643 has been > turned from those industries and trades j that give employment to and supply the ' wants of the inhabitants, and has been ] poured into the gutter of waste. The shops and factories of the township have suffered, •whilst the drink-shops and wine merchants have been flourishing. Every twenty-four working class home 3 have been supporting a public-house at the rate of £411 per year, white these place 3 have been making paupers and criminals, idlers and loafers and the broken-down wrecks 'of the place' lI.—"WHAT MIGHT BE DONE WITH THE MONEY. j The .£23,343 spenf on drink in thi3 small . to'.vnship would purchase the following re- j productive benefits:— 100 families' houso rent at 7s fid per-week foe one year ...£1,950 0 0 100 families allowed os a week for meat, 10s for groceries... 3,900 0 0 150 suits men's c'othes at 60s .. 450 0 O 150 men's shoes at 15s ... 112 10 0 160 men's hats at 4s 6d ... 33 15 0 ISO men'3hose at Is 6d ... 11 5 0 150 women's dresses at 303 ... 225 0 0 150 women's bonnets at 15s ... 112 0 0 150 women's boots at 10s ... 75 0 0 150 woinen'j? stockings at Is fid 11 6 0 1,000 tone of coal for needy persons in winter at 20s ... 1,000 0 0 500 sacks offlour at 30s a, sack 75) 0 0 1,000 ywfe of flannel at Is 6d a yard ... ... 75 0 0 2O fJ pairs of blankets at 15s ... 150 0 0 100 table 3at 30.-J ... ... 150 0 0 100 iron bedsteads at 20s ... 100 0 0 100 sets chait-3, six each sot, at 30s per set ... ... 150 0 0 1,000 yards ca-pet at 3s 6d per yard ... ... 175 0 0 400 six-day excursion tickets to London at, say, 5s .. 100 0 0 400 allowance 10s a day for the six days ... 1,200 0 0 200 families a week at seaside, £o each family ... .. J,OOO 0 0 10 scholarships for boys and girls in High School at £100 1,000 0 0 10 musical scholarships at .£l5O ... 1,500 0 0 To build Reading Boom, Insti tute, or other necessary or useful building ... 3,000 0 0 School Board precept, say ... ],000 0 0 Medical attendance or hospital 1,000 0 0 150 Old Age Pensions for people over 60 years of age, 5s weekly ] ,950 0 0 Maintenance of public park, re creation grounds, and baths, say ... .. .. 1,000 0 0 leaving to be spent on other improvements .. 1,461 15 0



It is only on the use of "Wolfe's $ Schnapps that it ought to be | judged. you be tde Judge. Every bottle of Wolfe's Schnapps contains an honest preparation of Juniper Berries and select Barley. If you nead a stimulant that will brace a tired body or clear a tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS—not a false stimulant but a builder up of vital forces. you take no 9lisß. Better not take anything than aoeept a substitute for this sterl ing old tonic. Imitations are put out for one purpose only—to make big profits—they are absolutely worthless. IBuyWdole Bottles Look, for the name, and accept only bottles with the signature of Udolpho Wolfe on the label.



-Bicycle Road Hace. For Youths under 18 years of age. To Winohmore School and back~a distance of 12 miles. TO TAKE PLACE on OCTOBER 30th, immediately after the Fairfield Road Race is over Entry—2s. Entries close on 25th inst. Entrance money taken and particulars given at Massey-Harris Depot, East Street. —NOTICE,— A LL PERSONSABOUT TO : Paint or Decorate : THEIR HOUSES Should consult a Legitimate Tradesman To ensure the best results enquire of— J. L. HIGGS, Tancred Street. Signwriting a Specialty,



£23,643 0 0 How vast, then, is the loss to the nation fey a drink expenditure of .£158,154,605 yearly! ■ _ ; ' n WANTED Known — Special Value in Boots and Shoes at Mellob's, gealandia Boot Store.



A Terrible Feeling of ExhsusHsn. ill for Business. DeMlltattag- Effects of- Be? Seasons. All Easily Removed. Mrs. 0. McDonald, of Northcote, z-^^^^^^^^% Victoria, Australia, sends us her "I was"a great sufferer from some >^pi^^^^^^^^ of the most terrible forms of indiges- I^^M^^^^^^^o tion' I was all tired out from mom" .m^^^M^^^^^^ injj until night. My languor made me M^^^^^^^^^Hl (\\ uniib for work or business of any Mi^^^W^ 11 \ kind, and I was about ready to give up ?il§i§' /4K"*% ( discouraged. My liver was all out of /// **W$ V** liU order, and this made me suffer from / lift iwlr \ constipation and biliousness. Two /l/l)owv^ /*w [v remedies completely cured me. I took IlninMi^L **££? I f^\ Ayer's Pills to act on my liver and keep my bowels *n S°°d condition, Nnl^\\vl^te^^rf^^^ and Ayer's Sarsaparilla to purify my IL^^ft' blood, strengthen my nerves, and put /^^TO^CT^^^^ my diSestive organs in a healthy "The World's Greatest Family Medicine." Ayer's Sarsaparilla is of great help to almost every one in this debilitating climate. It prevents exhaustion, keeps the nervous system in good order, and takes away all that tired feeling. Don't wait until you are down sick. It's much wiser and easier to prevent sickness. When the stomach fails, sickness comes very easy. Profit by Mrs. McDonald's experience and put your digestive organs in a healthy state. We must caution you against imitation Sarsaparillas. Be sure you get " Ayer's." There's no risk to run with this old, reliable medicine. EirwaWK. -«afe. ts^§ HH H fci^ 3 C!^ £§ i* q £i ¥\ *x f 9131 ji The Oldest, Surest, Strongest, and Best Sarsaparilla Aprs Pills act on the liver and keep the bowels in good condition. Prepared by DB. J. O. AYEB. & CO., Lowell, Jfflasa., V. S. A. BUSINESS NOTICES ' ' Millinery" Models, En-tout-cas, Sunshades, Umbrellas, Laces, Straws,! Sailors. MITCHELL AND TURNER.



Advance Asliburton. Interesting to Every' Inhabitant. nniME -will tell is an old saying, and the JL rpsidenis of Ashburton have at last, and profitably to themselves, realised the fact 1 hat Moriabty Bros.. Tancred Street, are the best and cheapest cabinetmakers, etc. For best workmanship and lowest prices they defy competition. 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. j Try Montgomerie's Malt Digestive Bread—Bermaline. 8 209 "Tlewellyn owenT" 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. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &o. T> EGISTBEED 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. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhaager, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas I Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill, ~HILir~FLOWER, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, EAST STREET. A CHOICE Assortment of G.8.D., Loewe, and other makes of Pipes in stock. Cigarette Holders, Pouches, Pocket Knives, Hair Brushes and Combs, in endless varieties. Slazenger's Tennis Balls and Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15 for 6d. Hairdressiug, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWER^ (late F Clark's; Tobacconist. WANTED KNOWN.—That J, Moison will give a good discount for one mouth, being over-stocked, and to make room for summer Boots and Shoes, which are arriving shortly of all the best English, American, and Colonial makes. As usual, J. M. does the best repairs, and at once; uses nothing but the very best sold leather. Next Courthouse, Ashburton.



I BUSINESS NOTICES. ] I WOOL, SEASON, 1902-3 "TITTE Shall be represented at the Christchuroh and Timaru Auction Sales, andjhave made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent on to either Christcburoh or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest (railway station will please consign as follows — . If intended for sal© at Christchuroh:—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for Sale at Timaru :~Mill and Company's Siding, Timaru. If intended for sale at Ashburtonl—Priedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Eequisites, supplied afc Lowest Rates. TheJSeason's Sales have been fixed as follows :— Christchurch. Timaru. November 20th, 1902. December 3rd, 1902. December 11th, 1902. January 13th, 1903. January 16th, 1903. J February 25th, 1903. February 19th, 1903. | FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. rUENITUEE SALE. T N CONSEQUENCE.; OF OUR EECENT LOSS BY FIEE W E WANT MONE V, bo have determinedljto selljthe whole of our large^stocks ofjj Household Furnishings at gceat reductions, (Regardless of Cost.) A nurnt er|of slightly|damaged articles at your own price. l^--w****" "■ i 1...—— Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom Sets, Jugs, Vases, Orna « , ments, Etc., (alruo3t given away.) &&Q- Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Bugs, MatF, Bedsteads, Bed ding, Chairs, Drawing Koom and Dining Boom Suite?, Glassware. Couches, etc., all reduced. (In fact, no reasonable offer will be refused.) A lot of Bamboo Poles and Blind Eollers at Half Price. T. H. UIN DRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Etc. Tancred Street. Old premises next Building Society Office, and at new Hall, next Claridge's Stables. FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Beautiful Model Hats and Bonnets, from London and Paris, Greatly admired by delighted purchasers,"! Ladies' Eton and Russian Jackets. Lovely Silk Mantles, beautifully trimmed. Charming Silk Blouses Silk Underskirts —all shades. Lace Collarettes —very stylish. Silk and Kid Gloves —all sizes and makes. Corsets. C B and P.D.. just opened. Dress Muslin and Wool Fabrics, the latest styles. Also Prints and Mercuise Satin New Goods of all kinds just opened, ex Pnparoa. Requirements for Dressmaking and Millinery Should be placed early, as the orders are pouring in. Appointed Sole Agent for the sale of Model Patterns and the " New Idea " Journal, to whom all subscriptions may be paid. Support Local Industry. Opening a large assortment of Ashburton Tweeds and Blankets



AND RE W O R R. WOOL, WOOL WOOL. I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, either in Ashburton, Christchurch, Timaru, or for Shipment. This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been fixed as under, viz:« CHRISTCHURCH— TIMARU— ' NOVEMBER 20th, 1902. DECEMBER 3rd, 1902 FEBRUARY 10th, 1903, FEBRUARY 25th, 1903 I shall be represented both at Christchurch and Timaru l: WOOL FOR CHRISTCHURCH to be consigned—MATSON AND CO., Addington, ! account D. Thomas. WOOL FOR TIMARU to be consigned—N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Company's Siding, Timaru, account D. Thomas. Wool Packs, and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Market Bates. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. : .P U RTrsTS~E"D S. : I HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plpnt south of the Line, and I now ask Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am prepared to Clean for Farmers any description of SEEDS OR GRAIN, And will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply BEST RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BEST CLOVERS, (dressed by own machines), the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. AIso—HURST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Eape, Lucerne, Trefoil, etc I). TH O MAS, ASHBURTON.



STUD NOTICES TO STAND THIS SEASON at Kelburn Lodge, and Travel the District, The THOKorGHBBED Stallion, " FOKMOSAN By St. Leger—Forme, by Nordenfeidt— Formo, by Sterlingworth—Pulchra (imp.) FOEMOSAN is a chestnut horse, foaled in 1897. He is a fall brother to the excel lent performer Cruoiform, and has himself been successful when racing, winning the C.J.C. Champagne Stakes, the North Island Challenge Stakes (beating Advance), and other good races. For particulars, apply to MAX FRIEDLANDEE, Ashburton; or HAEEY THOMPSON, 274 Kelburn Lodge, Tinwald. TO TBAVEL in the Hinds and May field Districts, The Clydesdale Stallion, GLENWYE For terms and particulars, apply to T. DRENiSTAN, 9 215 Groom in charge. f | O Travel this Season in the Ashburton I District, the well-known Trotting I Stallion, BERLIN MAC, (By Berlin—dam Quicksilver mare). Terms—£2 10s season, payable January 1903 ;£3 10s guarantee, payable—£l Is on January Ist, 1903, balance when mare proves in foal 5 groomage fee ss, payable at ' first service. For further particulars apply to T. LESTER, 9 322 South East Belt, Ashburton. TO TEAVEL the Ashburton, Methven, and Surrounding Districts, The Standard-Bred Trotting Sire IMPERIOUS, By Director—Mandane. For Full Pedigree, see Cards.



Will stand at Mr T. M. Jones', near Ashburton Saleyards, on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Fridays. Newman's stables on Saturdays. Tbrms.—-.£5 ss, payable on or before January, Ist, 1903; Groomage Fee ss, payable at time of service. MANGAN AND WILSON, 9 3 Proprietors, Eiccarton. , TO TEAVEL the Ashbu.ton, 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. 33sec. for one mile.) Terms.—Season, 3 Guineas ; two or more 1 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. THE AMERICAN -TTCTILL TEAVEL the Methven, Alford T V Forest, and Mount Soiners 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 I season, payable at first service. A. McFAELANE, 9 150 Springburn. FTIO Travel in the Methven, Eakaia, and surrounding districts the thoroughbred horse CAJOLERY, by Apremont, dam Flattery, by Traducen dam Miss Flat, by Peter Flat. CAJOLEEY is a well-proportioned, hand some, fine quality chestnut horse, standing 15.3 on steel bar-like legs, and he left the turf sound in every respect. His perform ances stamp him one of the most brilliant flat horses we have had, and he was a clever fencer and a master of weight. Cajolery took first prize and Champion at the Ashburton Show in 1900. His pedigree cannot be surpassed. Terms— £i 4s, with guarantee; groomage fee ss; £2 12s 6d season. < For further particulars apply to L. TILLET, Highbank, 10 238 or groom in charge.



TO TRAVEL in- the Methven, Alford - Forest, Mount Somers, Mayfield and Surrounding Districts,. The Draught Stallion, GLENORCHY, (By Middlerigg Prince—Jess). GLENORCHY is a black horse, with white face, 4 years old. He is exceedingly well put together, has grand bone and good feet, and for getting active farm horses could not be beaten. Termg.—Season, £2 10s; Guarantee, .£8 10s; groomage fee, ss, Two or more mares as per agreement. Also to Stand at Sawmills, Sfcaveley,— The Light Draught Stallion, LAKEWOOD, (By Lord Salisbury—Quicksilver mare). LAKEWOOD is a rich bay horse, 7 years old. He is as sound as a bell, hard as nails, and is leaving grand stock, suitable for tramway work, etc, Terms.—Season £2 10s, Guarantee 433 10s; groomage fee, ss. Two or more mares aa per agreement. Owners of mares can have paddocking for Is per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. . Further particulars on application to the Groom in charge, or SHARPLIN & CO., 9 321 Sawmills, Staveley. HALMA'S STUDIOS, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. r\NE DOZEN CABINET PHOTO GRAPHS and ONE ERLARGEMENT FOR 15S. See Specimens at Studio. Note—No Canvassers j No Coupons : therefore we can give you the best possible satisfaction. Proofs shown, and the best work guaranteed. INTI MA TI oW. STRANGE and Co., Ashburton, invite Customers to place their Show orders early to avoid disappointment. Our list for Dressmaking and Tailoring is fast filling. Smartly trimmed hats in stock, also sun shades and pretty Collarettes. For a smart fitting pair of shoes go to Strange's. For value there is no place like Strange's. WISE Fathers and Mothers if you want to save money buy your Boys' and Girls' School Boots at Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICES, £78 JB l £59. JUST arrived—Case Sample Clothing,' contains Men's and Boys* Suits, Trousers and Knickers, Vests, Shirts, eto. Bought at 15s in the £, for immediate sale. Single article at wholesale price. All plain figures. W. H. PEARCE, Caßh Draper and Clothier. j - • » "OEMNANTS and odd lines to be cleared i S\j Cheap to make room for new goods. W. H. PEARCE, Draper. Corner Burnett and East Streets. LOVELY Laceß 4fd and 6sd. Lot trimmed Aprons (soiled) from la 4d Hem Btiched Handkerchiefs 6 for Is. W. H. PEARCE Cash Draw & Clothier.. 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



BAKER BROS. Complete F'tirnlshlug 1. UIV f J ER.TAKERS. FOR WATCHES, CLOCKSJ, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Eto, GO TO a. jesson, Practical Watchmaker aud Jewellei, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ash burton. —Repairs a Specialty — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. COALS! COA.LS COALS MOUNT~SOMERS •* NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. nnHIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every JL Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TRY IT ! TRY IT ! TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. SPRING _CLEAHINGK Wanted to Buy, In any quantity, QECOND-HAND FURNITURE. Homes visited and estimates given. All business strictly private and confidential Apply by letter or otherwise to GEORGE SMITH, FURNITURE DEALER, 90 Arcade Building. Don't Forget rro Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, 1 NEWCASTLE, / Coal always and f on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Westport and Newcastle Slack, Orders Promptly attended to.



MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony ME J. GILLIES -Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10152 H. McSHERRY, "jDARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. Gentlemen, For the best value in up-to-date Goods, TRY XIOTHINC^BOOTHOUSE Havelock Street. fT\Q Those about to marry, and to those JL 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 IT PAYS, it pays to buy your Boots at Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Store. Good Bluohers 5s lid. WHY not try Mem,ob's Zealandia Boot Store for Boots and Shoes. Great value at Mellor's. HAT prize takers for pasfcUy vm Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty (



BUSINESS YOUE'E 1 nn HAT'S what everyone says about the : EASY BOAD CAET : THAT Messrs Morrow, Bassett & Co Are now Showing at their ASHBURTON BRANCH, WILLS St. Call early to order as they Sell like Hot-cross Buns on a Good Friday Morning. Morrow, Bassett AND CO., Wills Street, Aehburton, M. PEIEST, Manager. Only this season's Tweeds sold. TAILORS, %5? TEY H. P. MADDEN FOR Up-to-date Cpnfectionery* Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, Genoa Cake, Sultana Cake Cream Sandwiches,. Coronation Creams, Etc, Eto. A choice assortment always on hand.



Fob CYCLING SHOES, GO TO H. Pannell, Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christohurch. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock. Write for instructions for self measurement FIT CTOABANTCED. SEED Sowers on hire or purchase; also new stock of all varieties of Mangel, Carrot, Turnip, and general Garden and Farm Seeds—Cabson and Co. JUST fancy MeiiLob is Selling his Boots and Shoes 2s in the potfnd cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. MEN'S Smart Black Glacie Kid Boots sewn, in sizes 6, 1; 8,9, 10, at 12s 6d at Grant and Moobe's. ANTED Known—Better value than ever in Boots at M&i^ob'b Zealandia Boot Store. T^TEW SPEING GOODS noW showing. JLH New Prints, New Bloueings, New Dress Materials, and a general assortment of New Lines in each department. Cash Discount at the rate of one chilling Jn the pound otf all: purchases from ninepence worth upwards, at H. C, Ba,bbbtt's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, East street npRT 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. W' ANTED 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 particulats.apply W. Stbnyer. "FUST landed ex " Delphic " and V Mam €# ari," shipments of first-class English China and ■_ earthenware, which we are offering at leas than Christchurch prices.— Cabson and Co HENEY GAENEE, late Woollen* Mflh, gives cash for sheep 3kin«i hides, etc, Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a trial. 9 8 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. KEEPING step with the. pace of progress. We are not waiting for the unearned increment. Quite willing to earn it ourselves. That is why we try to serve you well, so that we may serve you again. — Mitchkcl and Tcbnbe, The Drapers. PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for. nothing. From" all Grocers. EYEBiY Woman likes to know what is to be worn for Spring, even though unready to purchase. A stroll through our warehouse just now is an inexpensive pleasure, and at the same time; a liberal education.~MiTCHßLi. and Tubnbb, The Drapers. PATTY Pan baking-powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin i —j WANTED -Poultry for Export ia any quantities.—W. Stontbb, Tancred Streets . WANTED to Sell—7 acres good'land, sub-divided and well fenced into four paddocks, water in each. Nice garden, good five roomed house, new stable'; very neat property. Owner leaving, therefore must be sold. For particulars apply W Stonyer.