Imperial Defence.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copright. Losdon June 24 At the annual West Australian dinner the guests included the Agent-General and Lord Qnslow. Sir John Forrest, proposing the toast of " The Imperial forces, " hoped Britons would not lose their heada m a spirit of generosity, but would deal with the set tlement of South Africa m a business-like spirit. The war had welded the Empire with bonds of steel, and had immensely strengthened the confidence of the oolonies m the Empire's ability to manage interna tional defence. Alluding to the Imperial Conference, and speaking his private sentiments but nob committing the Commonwealth, Sir John Forrest said he recognised that the time had now come when the colonies, although unable to proportionately equal the Mother land's efforts, must do all m their power to assist the taxpayers of Great Britain m : maintaining the Empire's fleet, whereon all j were dependent against attack. —Mr Barton : its proposing the fc®ast of " West Australia," \ eulogised that State's sturdy energy and it 3 splendid rally to the Commonwealth. He '■ cordially agreed—to a large extent—with ; Sir John Forrest's remarks. The difficulty •was how to realise the aspirations he expres sed. Would Western Australia like to post pone the trans-continental railway m order that the Commonwealth might make a mucb larger contribution to the Nary? The Com monwealth had been asked to assume control over the Northern Territory. That might be burdensome, but difficulties were made to be overcome by Australians. Lord Onslow said all recognise the ob ligations of Empiro. If Australia were compelled to go slow for a. time, it was not because she did not wish to go faster, bat "because she was unable to do so, owing to financial limitations.

Agricultural Conference.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Dunedin, June 24 The New Zealand Agricultural Confer ence opened this morning under the pre nideaey of Mr John Boberts. Tho* business till lunch dealt entirely with railway and shipping matters. Eeaolutions were carried urging that pro . Vision be paid for special trains for the Carriage of stock to and from shows; That more rolling stock be provided for agricultural and live stock; That the Min ister be asked to grant free passes to certified judges, and the Union Company be asked for 10 per cent rebate on tickets the same as is granted to commercial travellers; That the Government's atten tion be called to an anomaly m regard to the rfttes for the transmission of stud stock; That the Union Company be asked to reduce freights on stock; That a re duction be made on the railage of sheep to and from market; That the Railway De partment be requested to weigh trucks more frequently; That the Minister be asked to put drain pipes on the same basis of weight as lime; That the Government be urged to encourage farmers to erect private grain sheds at country railway stations by charging only maintenance of siding and 6 per cent interest on cost of siding, such interest charge to include sinking fund; That the Government veterinary surgeons be more liberally paid; That the Conference urge the Government to prevent the sale by auction or otherwise of unsound bulls; That the Conference , views with alarm the increase of rabbits m '.certain districts of the colony and considers ? that more stringent measures should be employed where rabbits are on the increase; | That m the opinion of the Conference some ; of the methods employed m certain parts of the colony are more likely to increase father than exterminate the past. Mr J. D. Kitehie, Secretary for Agricul ture, tabled tho draft of a Bill providing for : taxing 1 and inspection of stallions, and, in cited* suggestions. In the evening the question of a sheep tax was discussed when it was resolved to ask the Government to abolish the. sheep tax and e*stablißh m its place a stock tat. A long discussion took place on the Auo- , .tionsers Act Amendment Bill. It resulted m a motion to adopt the Bill being rejected It was resolved that the Government be asked to grant a bonus to anyone inventing or discovering a cheap method for destroy " Ing noxious weeds ; and that the clauses of the Noxious Weeds Act be more vigorously <lii"Dreed. Dukediij, June 25 it the Agricultural Conference the Chairman made an appropriate reference to the King's illness, and a proposal by Mr Buckley, that the Conference do not ap prove of the Government Bill for taxing stallions, was rejected by 17 to 7. The Conference resolved that the Govern ment be asked to introduce a Bill making it compulsory for local bodies to deal with the Small birds' nuisance. A draft Bill was then considered and discussed, and the clause providing that if an injurious bird hatched Its young within a radius of ten chains of a jresidence, the occupier was liable to a penalty, was expunged. The question of Bringing the Bill into operation m the North. Island, provoked a good deal of dis cussion, and eventually on Mr Ritchie's motion, it was decided that the North Island members, while adopting the princi ples of the Bill, it should apply only to such districts m the norfch as might adopt it.

Dyspepsia and Debility

A LASTING CURE.

Tic Casii of Mr. J. H. HOOFEK.

(By a Christchurch Reporter).

In i\ country like New Zealand where tl:o climate is generally favourable for agricultural and pastoral pursuits, it ia a natural sequence that fine sheep and cat t c are reared on the hills and plains \.U.Ca are yearJy covered with luxuriant s;i-asi. Besides affording great scope tori the enterprise of farmers and graziers mid men oi: all grades of industry, New Zealand possesses natural advantages of snch magnificence that it is regarded as an ideal country for tourists. The •■.emperate heat of summer makes travel ing a pleasure—whilst the sharp, frosty atmosphere during the winter months has a bracing influence upon the inhabitants. Most people feel marked effects resulting from changes m cli mate, and one gentleman's experience m this respect may prove beneficial to most readers. Mr. John Henry Hooper, af Stanmore-road, Richmond, Christ church, during the course of conversa tion, informed the reporter that he was residing m Brisbane, Queensland, some time back. "How did the climate agree with you?" asked the pressman. "Not at- all well. In fact, after living m that hot city three or four years I found that I was becoming a confirm ed victim to that tired feeling winch afflicts so many people. The enervating effects of the burning heat brought dis aster to ihy constitution. I was debili tated and weakened to a great degree. A feeling; of languor .and fatigue beset me, making everything I had to do a nuisance and a drudging. I was com pletely run down, and my appetite de serted me just at the tim« I required to eat m order to regain my strength. If I did take a little food I experienc ed sever© attacks of indigestion, as shown by an uncomfortable feeling m the stomach, ■with dull, oppressive pains m the cheat. I suffered greatly with piercing headaches, and there was a bad taste m my mouth," "Were you able to get any rest afc night ?" "No; not much. The nerves of the brain seemed crowded together by gases which arose from the undigested food', and the resulting pains m the head kept me awake at night. On arising m the morning I felt drowsy and exhausted, with my limbs ever aching from in creasinc; weakness Sharp pains came between the shoulders to assist m ad ding to my affliction, and, taken alto gether, I had a very bad time indeed." "Did your sufferings extend over a length of timeP" "Too long for my liking, I assure you, I was m a state of debility between two and three years; my digestive organ* were impaired and I was also afflicted with insomnia, so it is not neoessary to further ■describe my condition." "What medicine were you takinc ait that time?" "Whatever they were they are not worth mentioning, as they did me no good whatever. On the other hand, J. experienced the utmost relief from Clem ents Tonic; the first bottle gave mo in creased energy. My appetite returned like magic, and by that means I was able to throw off tlhe cloak of fatigue which had so long hung upon me. It, was a pleasure to feel hungry once more, but the most satisfactory feature of thit great change was that my food had no trouble m digesting. The pains m my> back slowly but surely diminished and the feeling of weight and oppression m my chest went away. The acute and distressing headaches became less severe, and had longer intervals between them until at last they, too, were obliterated by Clements Tonic. As ® these pains ceased to torture me I managed to sleep more regularly, and far more sound ly than! had done for months" and months.©There is no doubfc that Clem ents Tonic cannot be beaten for restor ing a debilitated and shattered system to robust health. In my case ifc great ly exceeded my most sanguine antici pations. I felt each dose effecting an improvement m my general health, but although I became daily stronger and stouter I kept on with Clements Tonic till I was quite well and m a splendid condition. _ I have not required to take any medicine since, so that speaks vol umes for t-he merits of Clements Tonic" "Can I insert your remarks m the press P" Decidedly. Others may profit there-. by, so you can publish my statements m any way you choose."

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : THURSDAY JUNE 26 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hanoox, for the Proprietor, Kobsbx Bell, »t hit Prlnbtng Office, Burasbt threat, Ashbarboo : iHURBDAY, JJNJfi 3i, IPO3.



BUSINESS NOTICES 0. PANNBLL, TAILOB AND MERCER, 127 Manchester Street, OhnVchnroh, "OTAS a Choice Aesortmaot ef Suiting suitable for the stagon. OheGterfielda aid Oovsrt Coats a Bjifcdty. Samples lent to »«>y Address, Gont!< men's Mercery of every desodption, anrl the LAIE T FASHIONS IN STOCK INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600,000 IT AS already been added to Policies m HX the Department. This is the Bonus Year _ And ereryone now taking dnt a participa ting Policy will receive a substantial bonus at the end of the year. J. H. RICHARDSON, Commissioner. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &». T> EGIBTERED TEACHES or JTi MUSIC Musical Instrument? of every description. Latest Masio by every mail. AGENT FOR WHEELBR AND WILBON'S Sewing Machines, Tbe Lntetb &ud Best; the ou!y Sewing Machine lb»t does not fail m any point. AGENT FOR BMPHBSS NEEDLE. . Materials kepb. New Trsngferi, Pluihet, Arasenes, etc. Tanoksd Btbbrt (next Halt., HerbalUb PRIZE POULTRY FOR SALE. PURR-BRED Indian Game, Minorcas, Lartgshanp, at>d Brown Leghorns. Also P. kit: Dacks. Bred from Imported and First Prize Stock. Cockerels and Pallets from 5d f ach. 4 190 H. 0. BEEMMAN. FOR WATCHES OLOOKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLAT S3 SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Eto, 00 TO G. JESSON, Praotinal Wctiohtnakcr and Javeilir, Burnett Street, (opposite betnenmb Hotel) Aehburtoa. —Bepairs v Specialty.—- Presentation Committees HbarsUy dealt wifch. HERE YOU ARE. COAL AND FIREWOOD. , rfO BE HAD m any quantity at I Argyli3 Bros; ORDERS promptly attended to. Address— HAVELOCK STREET, Next to Army Barracks HAVE *0U SEEH THOSE NICE EOYAL PHOTOGEAPHS STOCK IS (JIVING AWAY? YOTS get one with every cash purchase of 12s 6d. They're honestly worth 2a 6d each, and you get them for nothing. CAPITAL PLACE THAT BLUE BOOT STORE. Wonderful how it's becoming a household word throughout the county of late. Note Address— D. STOCK'S BLUE BOO* STORE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. The name is synonymous with all that is bright, best, and up-to-date m footwear. Nothing but the best English leather used for repairs, VOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING PIANOFORTE. Mrß Johnston npKRM commenced TURSDiY,29th May BAKER BROS. Complete Furnishing?., UWDERTAKERB. IStLEMEK. Try Our CHESTERFIELDS <S Ob Three-quarter Overcoats. j a * j Hi McsJDONAI^r) &, CO. Tailobs WANTED Known -That Mitchell and Turner will give a fee of 21s to anyone who can prove to be fal«e or mis leading one single statement placed before tha publla regarding th-3 roductbn rur being undo ac their Great Dissolution of Partnership Sale. This offer is open to their own assistants, aa well as to the poblic.



BUSINESS NOTICES. RAILWAY REFRESHMENT ROOMS. TO MY LADY FRIEMDB! |" 10 HT Refreshments of all kl ads may JLj be had on shortest) notice. invalid wines a speciality. Speight's Dnnudln ales on tapi * .T. DTNBBN. TO THE FARMERS OF THE TINWALD DIoTRIOT. HAVING taken over t.ha SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITH BUSI NESS lately carried on ttb Trnwald by Mr J Stsphbns, I am prepared to execute all work entrusted to me with de«patoh, and at moderate prloee. Truetiog to receive a. fair share of gmblio patron ages g. moiTrison (Late of Lagmhor), TINWALD SHOEING FORGF. ____ m ___^_^^ 418 S. NOTICE. H, P. MADDEN, \ BAKER, CONFEOTIONBR4AKD CATERER, East Street, WOUID respectfally take this opportunity of thanking his ous. tomers for past orders, and tracts to merit & continuance of the same m the future Additional aicomod&tion has now been added to the refreshment rooms, which are still under the personal supervision of Mrs Madden, where patrons can rely upon receiving the best attention. Tea, Coffee Cocoa, etc, will be dispensed, ir conjunction with Hot Scotch Pies. Scones, Cakea, Pastry Creams, which are roana factored en the premises, from the best ingredients, and from the latent London and Parisian recipes, fot which the Establishment is noted. Bride, Birthday, and Christening Cakep a speciality, : Catering as asaaL ' Satisfaction " is our motto HIGH CLASS T-iJLOJUING.. WE Have just opened, ex a. s. *Paparoa,' a krge shipment of NEW WINTER GOODS, comprising a fine assortment of 'up to date' Suitlnga m Worsteds, Vienna^, Cheviots, Meltons, Baavers, Rea Iri'-h FVUz'j, Rainproof Overcoatings, Fancy Vestiogs, *c. (3 P> c undertake to execute all orders entrusted to ua to tbe satisfaction of our clients, and at prices which will compare favourably with tSiosa of any of thu leading Christchnrch firms for equal quality, or fit, style, and workmanship. Also, 'te Ladies' Tailor-made Cosfconaeej Jackets, Habits, &c, m the latest styles. obaigheadTbebrymak The Leading Tailor* and Outfitters. Ashburton. LLEWELLYN OWEN, MCBM. CERTIFICATED & REGISTERED TEACHER. STUDENTS prepared for »ny Musical Exftmimukm h»id m New Zealand. Ali braucheß iif Musio taught. Caodidfttes prppeotsil >*•*- !<x*tnlDAtlonF» 137 ; avarsge tn-irks gained, 94 per cent, TXaVING to Kaine a Conaiderablo Sum of Moupy Datirg Slay, WE WILL OFFER J Somo Vary Tempting Lines m all Classes cf j DRAPERY CLOTHING BOOTS AND SHOES And as a Further Inducement for the Public to MAKE THEIB PURCHASES FKOM US, We will Give a SPECIAL DISCOUNT \ Of 10 Per Cent, or 2s m the Pound I Oa all Cash Purchases! from ONE. .SHILLING UPWARDS ASBBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY H. C. SHRIMPTON, Proprietor NOTICE. RE CORONATION DAY, AL L Householders and! Tradespeople wishing to make an effective display ehcuid call on J. L HIGGB, TANCRED STRfiET, and c rooure s»n estimate for TRANSPARENT ILLUMINATIONS, EMBLEMATIC DESIGNS, And MOTTOB, very brilliant m effect', and artistically designed, (nob extiQguishod by t {He wind us gaa lights are.) i Apply early, »c only a limited number can I be procured. J. L. HIGGS. Fainter, Etc., Tailored Street. THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. (Works : Islington and Smithfield^ A El Buyers of Prime DAIEY or GEAIN FED BACON PIGS In any Quantity. Christchurch Meat Company, Limited. Stafford Street, Timara. 6 21 ) t



flgwi BPStNEBB NOTIOES . T.H. UNDRILL & CO, OaBINETM^KBES, UPHOLSTERERS, Ito. Bedding from the very jlj'frj^ IT I \ {[[ * t ] best material,'so |buy 151^ l< I from us at lowest ]jf^ ,'. * Wf/L • c aTe a^so ÜB* priees'and encourage If i * •. , ■ JIA/r *» opened a nice assort- Local Industry, If i. :j! .j If i^fflf 4%. meQt oi Tapestry mmmmm I « *-^^*SjjA **' ?zjr *&jP CoVering, suitable for Furniture re-covered f,\ ft j Jjtßbtftfl C Re"CoV6ring ***** and made equal to * IT TO™ Wfß E°°m * DmWhlg r^^dy • I flß'!?'* RoomPnrniture. First-class Work % J'^ naaneMp Guaranteed^ Ht \»viik^' L * We have just opened another Choice Assortment of up-to-date^Bedßteada and Cots .m Brasß and Iron at all prices, NEW DESIGN'S, BEST QUALITY, LOWEST PRICES. — Wire, Spring, and other Mattresses made on Premises,— — T. H. UNDRILL & CO., FURNISHER^ TANORID STREET HARDLEY BROS., PLUMBERS, IRONMONGERS, AND TIDiSMITH Oar Season's Stock 0! GUNS, CARTRIDGES, AND GUN FITTINGS Is to Hand; and Oar GUNSMITHING, ENGINEERING, and BRAIZING DEPARTMENT, It la the Hands of * Certificated Engineer, therefore all work will be carried,outi on latest scientific Hnee, and guaranteed We hold a large stock of WIKDMILLB, TANKS, BATHS, FORCE and LIFT PUMPS, SINKS, LAVATORY BASINS. HIGH PRESSURE BOILERS, &o, and make ! HOT and COLD WATER and SANITARY WORK a Specialty SPOUTING, RIDGING, and all elaeees of Tin and Iron Goods M»naf*otared, Pipn Wella Driven, Pomp», Hydrahlio Rams, Windmills and Water Wheels fixed and supplied. A Staff of Competent Workmen always available for &H o'asses of Plumbing".work m any part of the ooanty. ;*<*».* HARDLEYBROS. p-aB«" PLUMBERS and SANITARY ENGINEERS, EAST STREET WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT OFFICE IN ARCADE. Open TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS CORNS AOKS SUPPLFED. i~l T) ¥ OnPTT^I /~^ DONE ON FARMERS' VJlliolllNlT account. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUII MILLS COMPANY, D, WOOD, Manager. -MBUMMmWIHII JWI !■■ Wl IHIIIWII ■ MIHiIM 11l (I'll ilHill lll1IH"MMIIfllli»l'l««lilWHiHl ■■Hi 111 IMM M^« W*»W> MAY : J9O2 Boughiof MITCHELL & TURNER : DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS . AbHBU KTON Sold by IS Examined by 11 6yds Dk Dress Tweed la 64 09 0 Now la 06 0 2 School Capes 8* lid 017 10 „ 3s 61 7 1 Ladies' Maolntonh 30s 1 10 0  21a 1 1 g 2~Sohool Hftbs Si Qi 0 7 0 .. U 0 2 0 10 Coloured Moslin, for Aprons 10^d 08 9 „ 3^d 02 11 1 Mac's Tweed Coat 22a Ci 12 6 „ 15a 5d 015 6 IPr Working Trousera 8s 6<3 6 »Sa lid 0 511 2 Working Shirts -.-_--—--— 0 9 0 „ 2,9a 0 5 6 Paid 2 Under Flannels iv 07 6 „2% 6d 05 0 By Cash) with 2 Pair Under Pants ' 2a 04 0 Is 6d 03 0 Thanks, 1 White Qailt, Dbl* B^ 10s 93 010 9 8s 9dl 0 8 9 I MITCHELLk.TTJRN ER i 1 Coloured Qailt, Sgle Bed mm _ mmmmmmmmmmm 4* 6d 04 6 „39 6d 03 6 4 Coloured Towels May 17, 1902 Is 6 1 06 0 „is 04 0 1 Ooloured Table Cover (Large) 18a 6d 018 6 „ 10a 6^ 010 6 i lPairLaoe Onrtaioa 8a 61 0 8 6 „6a 9d 0 6 9 12 Yards Pink Flannellebte 0a s^l 05 6 „ 3|d 03 9 4yds Fancy Flannelette 0s .B^4 0 2 10  4|l 0 16 2 Pair Cashmere Hcs3 la 3d 0 2 6 91 Q 1 6 £9 3 2 Now £5 14 1 We take this somewhat unaanil inoM^otf ot showing the Public what the Reductions we are making smount to m a Parcel of Drapery, every artiole of whloh la of every dey naad, and Good Vai-ub at Fotl Prkibs. 9ur Trumpeter is r.ob dead, m fast, there are hundreds of him spread over the County, bub we vsntare fco Bay that no business attempt of a eimilar nature, ever made m Ashburton, has ever ppproachei the eucoesß attending 1 the DUsolufclon of PArtnership Bale now going on m our Premises. See " Wanteds." FARMS FOR PRIVATE SALE. "TTjTU HAVE THI FOLLOWING PROPERTIES FOE PRIVATE SALE.:— 376 acre farm at Waterton, with 4 .roomed house, 4 stall stable, loose box, and granary 5 good cropping and grass land 730 acres. Hinds district!, good btiildings, all In gtaw, well fenced and subdivided Into 9 paddocks, well watered 600 acres at Methveu, 8 roomed honee, and other Improvements 156 acre farm at Flemlngton, 4 roomed bouse and stable, well watered and fenced 476 acre farm at Springlmra, «.H newly laid down ; 7joomed house, 6 stall stable, wooJshed, divided into 10 paddocks 450 acre leasehold farm, at Mitcharn Road 950 acre farraatSeafield, 4 roomed house, stable 262 acre farm at) Flemlngton, highly improved, divided into 8 paddocks, well fenced and watered, 6 roomed house, granary, .outhouse, 4 rooms, 6 Btall stable, and other necessary; outbuilding!) 3800 acres, all m grass, well fenced and subdivided ; all well watered and good plantations ; clos« to railway ; with good bnildings. house, wooished, cottage, and other improvements ; caf>y terms. (This property can be sold subdivided m two blocks.) We shall be glad to give the fullenb Information to intending pnrchssers, and show them over any of the above properties. friedlanderTbros., ltd.



WANTEDS ' TN Liquidation—My t.eader having beenl JL accepted f<-r Stock of Cornets, the A.X dhub!" bnsk Conwt.s will be soid at) 3i 11* RZ-ft 19 t,o 31. Ladies' Singlets9£d fco6l lid — W H Pearor, Oieh Draper 'I v HE Genuine Siltmt Primus Cookiug i Stove 14a 6d, uses ordinary kerosene; also Primus Hot; Plate 17s 6d, and Primns Iron Healer, 3s 6d. —Oaeson , &r O . ___^ /"IYCLIBTS and Athletce—Good all wool Vi/ Swenters 6« ild and In 6d 5 all woo! Oaahtiere 802, 2 paira for U lid—W H BOB'S Dreary Huie WHY worry ov^r the ironintr of 1 ohir' Buy (v bin of Rapid Shin. Gloss, sts iriskeß ehirf ironing a pleasure. To b<* had from all prop"". TXTANTKV KNOW a —That for He«l W Good Winter B« ots aod Shoes, a ReatonabltPrioee, o^H at J iVOISON, f'n, a« m tho pact, J.M, sUli maintaim, *--nd would not forfeit, i bat gaud r^ putatlon he hasbeld acd si ill holds, m by roDeensir^l talk, but hie Booif? have at) all limes ato-id the test, and are tho best proof of hie Buoobßs. Rnpnirirg done at onon: Keat Pole Leabher nH'd.—Nt'xt Court House. East Street), Achbur'on T>AT'l? V*n bnkirig powder, tho great 1. novelty, two pabty tins far nothing From all Gr'xwrs . PATTY Fan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing! TRY U>e Biipul Lighting Bhirii Gloss. , Try the Rapid Liahiiog Shlrb Gloao Try the Uayid Lighting Shirb Globb Sold by alHeaflinß grocers. 6 PATTY Pan bftbiug powder containa a pufctiy P^fl u 'f find of tin I~S 7A.N TE D KNOWN—Thali I am VV prepared to give Estimates for all Plumhere' «tnd Gflsfittir^ Work, and oan guarantee complete Ratiffaction. Hot) and Cold Water Servioea laid on. Well Sinking, Bit ha, Tankß. a>)d Boiler Framoß. Hjivldu; h»d a loug experience m G>iti b, epairs, th>«e Sportsmen who require their Gnnf) repaired by an Expert) should brinjr them to me early, an the eeaaon ia oiose upon us, WILLIAM R. HYD3, Bnrnetb Street, Ntxb Daor to Club. Plumber, Lookamith, Gapfiver & Tioemith. Lowesb prices compatible with aood workmanship 53 WANTED— Men to sea dpeaial Lob of Oolouift! Tweed Trousera, 7s lid and lit 6d. Lot) of Sample Hata nscai pr 03 61 6<l to liJe 6d 5 yorr piok for 6a lid—W H Pearcb, Oh h Drspor, <^o fTIHER+pidL ghtiDg Shirt OMosf — only X reliable shirt polish m tho world, It is used by all the leading kuadreßeea m Now Zealand. Try a tin, it wilt pay you. 8o!d by alt the loading groaera. 5 7 WANTm—Permers and Employers requiring Married Couples, Plough men. Grooms, Gardeners, Shepherds, Dairy Fr«D(i« ; ftleo Hotel Servants, to apply to McDonald. Manchester Street), Chtist ohuroh. AU orders promptly attended to. Miss Conwat. supplies female servants. 2 10 WANTED Known—Tbafe an cunoe of proof is proverbially worth a ton of argument. Now Mitchell and Tamer* diß>-olution of partnership Sale is not being held In Sydney, or even m Dunp<Hn, hue right; here m Ashburton, consequently the goods can be seen before being purchased nriO Those about to mmrry, and to those J_ already married. Study eooaomy by purchasing yonr furniture &b W. & M. BAKERS Warehouse, Havelook Stteet, Just received, a oonsignmenfc of Wicker Ohfttrs m latest nbapea ami designs j also Bamboo Tables. Id stock all kindn of bed steads and bedding; Kuita of rir^whig Bud dining room furniture made to order «fc moderate prices. Beat workmanship aud m&berlftls. R. CLARK, CAEEIAGE PAINTE.E, FIVE Tears with A. G. Howland, Christ church ; seventeen years with J. R. and P. and H. Steel. Begs to notify the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has started Business m premises opposite Church of England, Tancred street west. Vehicles of every description Painted to any Design; good workmanship guaran teed ; best materials used. Cushions and all leather work made or repaired. A Trial Solicited. 6 165 tI^HI t> sis fe"S ■^ VMI P5 .• o l^H «d § » o «■■ n i) to ° ,2 l^^Pf d o J« *> WM. SPARROW, Corner of Eas and Moore Streets' J. W. Malcolmson, FARMERS' AGENT, AROADK, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OF MEAT AT Fatrfield Freezing Works. Aiso, — WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & PEAS, On Trucks Aahbnrton or|Oountry Stations Agent for North Queensland Insaranoe Company (Fire and Marine.) 2 188 PHOTOGRAPHY. HALMA'S STUDIOS, SAUNDKRS' BUILDINGS, WE aro doing TWELVE ENAMELLED CABINET PHOTOS and EN LARGEMENT, size 12 x 10, mounted on beautiful tinted plate euok mouttb for l£Ss SEE SPECIMENS, as this 1b only for * Limited Time, DOME EARLY. T)ATTIt jfan baking powder i« the great) JL eat novelty you ever saw. Bold all grocers.



BUSINESS NOTlss^____ ' [a oabd. I BEG to »n«!onr,o« thftb I have oom menofd th« practica of my prufeßeien of Barrit-ter and Solicitor m the Arcade Uh&n:be.-». m nottiß immediately over the shop of Mr J Wilson, painter. H. MoSH EJRI* V, ; BARRISTER & SOLICITOR. j 308 ! „,.,...„.„ i NOTICE, XKTE HAVE APPOINTED f. W. COX, Agent for MABSBT-HaBRIS and IMPIBIAL BICYCES FOB ASHBUBION, BAKAIA, and Surrounding Districts Clients fwiHSreceive every attention, and MB COX will Collect all Monies due teas* CANADA CYCLES & MOTOK COY. LIMITED Depot—East Street, Ashburtoo COALS! COALS! COALS! mount"Tom.ebs '■' ■ NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET* rpHIS is Canterbut'Y's Beet) Ccal. Efery X Householder should gave money, and keep the money m the prcviece by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL This Coal has 3b per cent of Gas, burni with a good flame, and pivee a steady beat TRY IT! TRY IT V. TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants; Price—l7s per Toa afc Mount Sonsere Station J&MKB GIBSON, Cameron Street, Afthburton ~Doh'tTeas cI THOMAS LINTBFH" BEGS to announce that h« has taken over the ALFORD FOREST HOTEL. And will be glad to see old Friends and Visitor*. Only best] Brands of Wines, Ales, aod Spirit atocked. Good Table. Good attendance* 6 16 GOOD PRICES ASSURED. H MATSON 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 will carefully untruck and classify each 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 m Canterbury, and Buyers from all parts are constantly en quiring and making inquiries from them. Dmring the past six months the firm have been instrumental m selling no less than SIX good-sized Properties south of Rangi tata. They are always willing to receive particulars through any local Agent, and to work m conjunction with them, which must be to the benefit of the owner. They ad vertise all Properties m their Quarterly Eeview, which is circulated throughout the world. They advertise likely Properties m 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, WE' HAVE SOLD OUT OF EASY CARTS, But are Booking Orders for Next Shipment. I Book early, as these CARTS I WON'T KEEP. They are such ready sellers. We are still Agents lor STERLING BICYCLES, | McCormick Harvesting Machinery, EXCELSIOR Ploughs, and Spring Tined Cultivators. Plough Shares, R N F and C, At very low prices. Horse Hoes and " Little Wonder' Seed Sowers. 'Morrow, Basset! 4 Go. Wills Street. M..PRIEST, Manager



BUSINESS NOTICES To Whom it Concerns r HERE BY beg to notify all concerned that I will not be responsible for debts contracted by my wife (excepting, of course, those' made with the firm of Moeiarty Bhos., Ashburton's cheapest cabinetmakers, upholsterers, etc., Wakanui Road), from this date.—X.T.Z. TT HAVE FOR SALE- The Latest and Most up-to-date Farm Machinery m the market, The Gold Medal Drill The only Drill that carried off a Gold Medal m an actual Field Trial. Light draught combined with strength, a perfect sower, and a trial given. Inspection invited. The f,new Colonial Double Spring Tined cultivator, great strength with equal vibra tion, perfect machinery. The Rotary Disc Ridger. This machine takes the place of three Implements, and does its work better. A great saving to%nangel and turnip growers. Ploughs, Harrows, Spring-tined Culti vators, and all kinds of Farm Machinery kept on hand. Prices moderate, and terms very easy. Extras for above kept m stock. Agent for Southland Implement and Engineering Company. i Bicycles and all requisites.—"The latest model Chain Envoy, beautiful mac hine for strength, style and finish. The coming machine—Chainlesa En voy, no cogs or chain, but rolls along the easiest running machine m the market; once ridden, always ridden. Inspection invited. Sheep-feeders for Sale, cheap; second hand gas stove, only m use a week, a bar gain. Farms from 5 acres to 2000 acre 3, reasonable, and on very easy terms. Having money to Lend both on first and second mortgages, can arrange very easy terms for any of the above properties. For full particulars apply to W. STONYER, Implement Depflt, Tancred Street. ' PEACE DECLARED. NOT so with you, because your system is out of order, on account of your cold feet. Remedy-Call at the ULSTER BOOT SHOP and get a pair of warm Boots or i Slippers. Prices to suit every one. Slippers ! from 9d upwards. All classes of Boots and Shoes equally cheap. I T. YOTJHG-, f XJMer Boot; Shop, Tailored, street,



STATUTORY DECLARATION. I, John Hknrv Hotpaß, of Stanmore-road, Rich mond, Christchurch, In the Colony of New Zealand, do solemnly and sincerely declare that I have Carefully read the annexed document,'consisting of two folios and consecutively numbered from one to two, and that it contains and is a true and faithful account of my illness and cure by Clements Tonic, and also contains my hill permission to publish m any way my statements—which I give voluntarily, without receiving any payment; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be rrue, and by virtue ot the provisions of an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, Intituled " The Justices of Peacs Act, 1882." Declared at Cbrlstchnrch, this tenth day of Decem ber, one thousand nine hundred, before me, JOSI.\i MON'CRIEFI' DOUGLASS, J.P.



" Its Famous." Lane's Emulsion The Wonderful Cur* for Coughs, Colds, Two Sizes, 2s. 6d. and 4s. 6d. * AU Chemists and Stores Sell it. 8i Milk Kisses! Do you like soft, sweet kissea ? Thought so ; but the kind you are thinking about are not the kind we are talking about. We allude to Fletcher Bros, delicious Milk Kisses, which are made of the finest factory butter, cream, and sugar, and sold at the low price of Is per lb, Try some of their kisses, and you will be delighted with them. Hollis Cycles.—The display of Hollis cycles now on view at John Orr * Co b is well worthy of inspection by all cycling enthus iasts Thesemachines are madefromgenuine B S A parts by the celebrated gunmakers,! Hollis and Sons, Birmingham, which should be sufficient guarantee of their efficiency. Themodels we have seen are superbly finish ed, and the high standard of quality attained m the manufacture of the Hollis bicycle Jjaa been most rigidly maintained, >