CABLE NEWS.

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Greece and Persia. Teheran, Novemher2o A Persian Ambassadjr has been appoisi i ted to Athens, being the first for 2393 years. I Lord Brassey's Retirement j London, Nov 21 Lord Biassey, addressing a Liberal meet ing tit Birkenhead, bade farewell to public life. j Koweyt Again The " Times" Karachi correspondent emphasises the necessity of strong rep resentations to Stamboul to stop the intrigue 3 and expeditions organised in Turkish territory against Mabaroukh of Kowoyt. Suicide. Ilc-nry Hastings Keppell, a well-known slock jobber, suicided in the London Stock Exch .ngi; lavatory as a result of los-es.

The Lats Quoen's Statue. The,statue of the late Qnoeu Victoria, by Ptoneham, has been shipped for Perth. Tho Congo Trade In the House of Commons, Lord Cran borne stated that Britain submitted to to France definite, proposals to avert the unjust expulsion of British firms owing to granting to France exclusive right of trade n the Congo.

Transvaal Refugees Tho refugees in the Transvaal camps are reduced to thirteen thousand, chiefly iudi gents. The fund started in England in aid of distressed loyalists in South Africa has reached ,£IOOO. There-are many small con tiiburors.

The Kaiser's Visit. It is semi-offioially sated that the Kaiser expressed himself highly gratified with his visit to England. Apart from the great j pleasure of staying amongst his relatives, , and especially his intercourse with King '. Edward, for whom he had the warmest I regard and friendship, he greatly "apprecia- I ted the friendliness and good feeling where with the English people everywhere received him. He departs with pieasaut J impressions. | Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar The Prince of Wales and Lord Roberts will attend Prince Edward of Saxe-Wei mar's funeral at Chichester. Lord Tennyson Governor-General Melbourne, Nov. 21 Lord Tennyson has been appointed to tho ] Gove nor-Generalship for cne year. Ko , was offered fire, but owiugto family reasons was unable to accept the full term. An Astronomical Phenomenon. Adelaide, Oct. 21 j An extraordinary phenomenon was wiS j uessed at the Observatory. A slowly mov ing brilliant globular light, having a plane tary disc, moved slowly northward, pass ing wilhin fifteen or twenty degrees of the sun. It was distinctly visible tor three or four minutos, and appeared like Vemi3 at its greatest brilliancy. It travelled in full view over a space of ninety degrees. When near its prime vertical axis its fcrm changed, and it became elongated, and was then lost j in the glare of the sky.

Irish Affairs.

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Mr Redmond had an enthusiastic recep tion in Dublin, a torchlight procession being held in his honour. In a speech from the balcony of the League Office, he said he was responsible tor the policy of tho party in the House of Commons. It was arranged prior t<> his departure that they should return to Ireland, and fight the landlords and coercion.

South Africa.

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London, Nov. 20. Though martial law has beeu abolished in the Transvaal the power to reimpose it is reserved aud the t i^hfc ro expel dangerous persons and other precautions are retained. Ben Viljoen had a lon<r audience with Mr Chamberlain and advised tho establishment of depots in tho chief centres in the Transvpnl and Oration Colony for the distribution of building materials and agricuHur.il implements to destitute burghers instead of money. He ur^ed a plentiful appointment of Afrikander officials to help to restore confidence. Mr Chamberlain promised that no attempts would be made to suppress the Dutch language.

Morgan's Latest Move.—Mr Pierpont Morgan is reported to have made another important move. According to the "St James Gazette" the Morgan Trust have recently been at work on this side endea vouring to enlist the co-operation of one at least of our leading Railway Companies. Their object is to bo able to get the mer chandise handed to them for delivery in London and in places like Manchester and Leeds carried from the seaboard at much lower rate 3 than exist at the present fcimo. It is said that Mr Morgan having failed to make the slightest impression on the London and North-Western Company is now in negotiation with another large line. He is prepared, ifc is said, to arrange for Liverpool being dropped as the terminus on this side for the ships of the Trust and their transference to any suitable port in connection with the Railway Company approached, provided the Company is prepared to carry the goods of the Trust at special rates. The Company is said to be seriously considering the advisability of accepting the offer.

Schoolmasters as Waiters—The tea chers in the Swiss State schools, which ra semble our Board schools,--are so badly paid in Switzerland that they are obliged to supplement their meagre incomes by man ual labour. During the long summer vacation of two months the teachers in the Cantons of Valias and Grisons become book keepers in hotels, while the less fortunate gladly accept posts as waiters, concierges, or shopwalker?. As English is a sine pua non for these positions, the lauginge is spreading greatly in all the Alpine centres. Others make a good income by teaching English in the holidays and evenings. A new regulation was recently passed allowing students the choice of German or English as ft eflcond language in schools and Uni versities, and the majority choose the latter. One teacher in the Canton of Grisons, a good Alpinist, is known to make a re spectable sum during the season by acting as guide to tourists. The hotel industry, however, claims the service of the greater number of teachers.

I A report on the mission to the Natives of Stewart Island, submitted by Mr Thomp son (a schoolmaster at the Neck, Stewart Island) to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, states that Maoris there are decreasing in numbers, and that if the decrease continues at its present rate the time will couie when the Maori race will have dissappeared from Foveaux Strait.

THE ASHBURTON GUASDfAN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 190s

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Robert Bell, afc hia Printing- Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. ' ' : SATURDAY, November 22, 19Q3,



It ie only on tha uee of Wolfe's £ Schnapps that it ought to be | judged. he t§e Judge. Every bottle of Wolfe's Schnapps contains an honest preparation of- Juniper Berriea and select Barley. If you need a stimulant that will brace a tired body or clear 1 a tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS—not a false stimulant but A builder up of vital forces. you take no Sltsk. Better not take anything than accept a substitute for this sterl ing old tonio. Imitations are put out for one purpose only—to make big profits—they are absolutely worthless. Buy Wbole Look for the name, and accept only bottles with the signature of Udolpho Wolfe on the label.



BUSTNESS NOTICES. ] 11. BIcSHERRY, T}ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. Massey»ifarris -Bicycles TO THE FRONT AGAIN. AT the Invercargill Sports, held on November 10th, they secured 1,2,3 in every event on the programme. This is the greatest record in the Austra lasian Colonies, and was never known before. Call and inspect our latest Models, which. are built for strength and speed. Bicycle Depot-EAST STREET. Agent J. GORDON. JOHN OLSEN, Melrose Dairy, Hampstead, WISHES to notify to the inhabitants of Ashburton that he has erected a substantial dairy in brick, with all the latest appliances, for the clarificatiou, pasteurizeing, and cooling of milk. Just the kind of milk for the weakest of invalids and most delicate children, and a milk that everybody ought to use. Unpasteurised milk supplied from Novem ber Ist and until machinery fitted up. Families waited on. Wanted regular supplies of milk delivered at Melrose Dairy. 10 244. Only this season's Twee is sold- TT\ A TT /"VOQ Burnett JLAiJjfJJOuIO© Street.



WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Weilsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearirjg Windmill. MUSIC Singing, Piano, & Harmony ME J. GILLIT3S Voice Production aud Culture, Italian (Lainperti Method). Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort 4-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10152 To the Electors of Ash burton. Another Man in the field. J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, of Tancred Street, TXAS decided to stand on the Liberal platform, and would solicit your support and patronage in all branches of the Painting and Decorating 1 Trade. Pictures Framed. Sign-writing a specialty. Call and see the latest in PAPERS.



FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS t f, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G. JESSON, Practical "Watchmaker aud Jewellei, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. CHARLES BEECH, TANCRED STREET, ASHBUUTON. 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 Montgomorie's Malt Digestive' Bread— Bermaline. 8 209 {smoke New Venus



I The Tai&obing Trade Dispute —The secretary of the Tailors' Union objected in Court that Cbaighead and Berryjian put far more work in suits than ordinary (Christohurch). tailoring. Manufacturer's agents explain thai Craighead and Berry man's linings have to be made and imported specially, being better quality than usually sold. They have just engaged several extra experienced man to cope with the rush of orders. Craighead and Berryman pay extra for both labour and material because their motto is " Satisfaction." Up-to-date suits from £8 10s. New summer hats, shirts, ties, boots, etc., just opened. Compare prices ! Observe the quality !■—(Advt.) STRANGE'S Sample Rooms in Burnett street.



Our Old Family Medicine. Ossii for Fafiier 5 Mor, and the Children, Pyriflis 3 Builds Up. Experience of a Trained Horse. Y=m>**am ! ** a ** ! mse»m~~n r^^ Ml'S. John EvailS, Of SublaCO, '\ West Australia, sends this pho ssWs^ !,-». «—-sk I "Whenever any member of 'w^w'^i W^ $ I ra^ r am**y becomes pale, weak, j»^pi /w^lk \ f 1 debilitated, or suffers from im- Wsrs^^M M^^Wmk X*y% i Pureblood'lalwaysfallbackou t^W mf J^^Jfe Ayer's Sarsaparilla and Ayer's W pp W%£ ¥$ C^^^fMf^k ?ms- J Sive tlie Pills to keep \ J^L f \ ■*■"' M^" m\^JffM ) c bowels all right and the vL^" S2mi 7$ m /Jsi Sarsaparilla to make the blood ISliillliil It IIU Pur6auc^stren gtlientlienerve S' ' m (l)\ Ayerl|S Sarsaparilla carried my '-I>^TO^^^^© P/ fjfM^Bk f W "' husljaild though a bad attack P^^i^M^^! If of 'nfluenza > an<^ later & also 4\w \\^ llilili&fi My^Ss*s§ ° Vl cured aim of rheumatism. I prsict/iso cis & nursQ^ dim laG" quently recommend Ayer's Sarsaparilla for the very try ingclimate of this country. And I can truthfully say that both nurse and patient are always greatly pleased." "The World's Greatest Family Medicine." This testimonial should convince every one who reads it of the great value of Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a blood-purifier and general tonic. Mrs. Evans speaks as a mother, ever watchful over the health of those most dear to her. She also speaks as a professional nurse, one who knows just what effect these medicines have on those who are suffering. Be sure you get Ayer's Sarsaparilla. There are si great many substitute Sarsaparillas on the market that will disappoint you. Avoid imitations. A Great Blood-purifier and Blood-builder Take Ayer's Pil!s with Ayer's Sarsaparilla. One aids the other. Prepared by SB. J. C. AYEB Se CO., Lowell, Mass., XT. 8. A T. Bullock ; BUSINESS NOTICES



FOR SALE-NICE BUILDING SITE. £\ ACRES odd, good land, situated near j 9J Town. To be sold in two allotments if so desired. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET, AT A LOW RENTAL. SHOPS and Premises in Triangle Build ings, fronting the Wakanui Road, and near tho Post Office and Railway Station. T. BULLOCK. | TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL. PREMISES in Moore Street, lately occupied by Mr T. Tully. T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE—IMPROVED FARM, SHEEP COUNTRY, Etc. ~% /I /$ /i ACRES, good sheep country, JaJtscTad j& mostly in its native state, partly fenced with wire and standards. Improved Farm of— 98 acres, with dwelling, etc., early selection 380 acres, fenced and otherwise improved. 283 acres, partly fenced. Good healthy sheep country. Improved Farm of — 447 acres, good for all round farming 350 acres, in its native state, and partly fenced ; and other farms. And a number of Suburban and Town Proper! ies. Also Building Allotments in the Town ships of Rakaia, Tinwald, Waterton, Win slow, etc. Full particulars, terms, etc., furnished on application. T I _BULLOCK : _ TO~LET OrlfOiTsaLE. A COMMODIOUS Dwelling House of 15 rooms, surrounded by garden, etc., I conveniently situated in Tancred Street — one of the principal streets. If sold, very easy terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application. T, BULLOCK.



: Notice to Fanners. My Motto—l Pick the best and most up-to | date Machinery in the Market. YOU WILL FIND THE Latest Osborne Harvester and Binder, (Light Draught) Strongly and simply constructed, easy running, and what is best —WILL LAST. Once used, always used Reapers and Mowers, all sizes; will cut any . thing, bar gate posts and gorse fences. Hay Rakes, very strong; yet can be worked by a child. Our COLUMBIA DISC HARROW is admitted by everyone that has used them as being the easiest manipulated, strongest, and most durable in the Market. ALL FARM IMPLEMENTS EQUALLY GOOD. Call and inspect for yourselves at the Tancred St. Implement Depot Show Rooms. Price and Terms on application, Twines, Oils, Duplicates kept in stock. W. STONYEB,. Hairdresser and Tobacconist, EAST STREET. A CHOICE Assortment of G.8.D., Loewe, and other makes of Pipes in stock. Cigarette Holders, Touches, Pocket Knives, Hair Brushes and Combs, in endless varieties. Slazengev's Tennis, Balls and Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15 for 6d. Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. 11. A. FLOWER, (late F Clark's; Tobacconist.



TO LET, OR FOR SALE. COTTAGE and half-au-acre situated in Princes Street, Netherby. T. BULLOCK. Fi\edlander Mtos. Ltd \\. E have for PRIVATE SALE - Several blocks of Suburban Properties ranging from 6 acres to 40 acres. For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ltd.



MORIARTY BROS., Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, etc., TANCEED STREET, ASHBURTON. GOLD MEDAL. The McCormick Eeaper & Binder (LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) WAS again awarded the Gold Medal at the Christchurch Show, thus winniDg



CHAFF. WANTED — OATSHEAF, for Imme diate Delivery. Friedlander Bros , Ltd. , CHAFF. ! "TXTANTED—One hundred Ton 3of Oat Straw Chaff. FRIEDLANDER BEOS., Ltd. OFFICES TO LET. ""0.7 E have conveniently situiited Offices W to Let, in West Struct, at low rental. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



the highest honours given for Machinery two years in succession. The Excelsior Cultivator secured the Silver Medal. McCormick Daisy Reaper was Highly Commended. Morrow,. Bassett AND CO. j Wills Street, Ashburton. M. PRIEST, Manager.



I BUSINESS NOTICES. SPECIAL PURCHASE OF Men's, Youths' and Hoys CLOTHING, At Big Discount, nnHESE we are now offering at from 10 to 80 per cent, under Regular Prices. Together with a fine Assortment of Hats, Ties, Shirts- etc. ASH BURTON DEAPEET CO. Drapers, Clothiers, Milliners, and Dressmakers, Arcade House, tt 0I C E PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelook Street,



Helpless with n Rheumatism ■ You've tried liniments and prescriptions without result. | Now . . . CUBE YOURSELF with THE GREAT... CANADIAN . . . SEAWEED CURE. A medioine and Not a liniment. A Quick and Permanent Cure. SOLD BY ALL DEALERS At 3/6 per Bottle. Sole Agent for Australasia: GEO. W. WILTON, Wellington. « W CLAKIDGE'S STABLES, ' (Late McConnell's). Tancred Street, Ashburton. DEST accommodation and attention for 13 Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for P. P. CLAKIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 WANTED Known - Special Value in Boots and Shoes at Mkllor's, Zealandia Boot Store.



I BUSINESS NOTICES WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 XITB Shall be represented at the Christchurch and Timaru Auction Snles, andjbave made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, andjsent on to either Christchurch or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign aB follows — If intended for sale at Christchurch:■—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for Sale at Timaru:—Mill and Company's Siding, Timaru. If intended for sale at Ashburton :—Priedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburtoa. Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Eequisitee, supplied|ati ' Lowest Bates. Tie Season's Sales havejbeen fixed as follows :— Ghristchurch. Timaru. November 20th, 1902. December 3rd, 1902. December 11th, 1902. January 13th, 1903. January 16th, 1903. February 25th ; 1903. February 19th, 19?3. ERIEDLANBER BROS., LTD.



LaCCS. SILK BLOUSES, REAL LACE GOODS. (IJIOICC Bprillo< WASHING BLOUSES LACE COLLAEETTES WHITE APRONS, LACE TIES, NOVELTIES HOLLAND APRONS, RUFFLES. UNDERSKIRTS. — ' ' Showing In New and Up-to-Date Drapery, at MITCHELL &' SUNSHADES TURNER'S DUST COATS, UMBRELLAS, JACKETS, hosiery, Burnett Street,! mantles gloves, Warehouse. ribbons TRIMMINGS, MILLINERY 'a^^LiW-vracnvc«>——■j.f™ ..i-i T ... .~.--- T . ir ~ n , r . lTr -—- rtT . lilr - rrnr^T - TL^.r —,—-j^^j^g^ —rrrj FUENITXIRE-gAiE.



TNCONSEQUENCE OF OUR RECENT LOSS BY FIRE, —W E WANT MONE V, so have determined, to sell the whole of our large stocks of Household Furnishings at great reductions, (Regardless of Cost,) A nunil er of slightly damaged articles at your own price. ■****°*^*****™=b*^ Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom Sets, Jugs, Vases, Orna- Crockery menfcs> Etc" (almo3t given away#) &H.(* Linoleums, Oiloloths, Carpets, Rugs, Mat?, Bedsteads, Bed _ ding, Chairs, Drawing Room and Dining Room Suites, Grla.S SWai'e. Couches, etc., all reduced. n , y N lIIIIM (In fact,"no" reasonable offer will be refused.) A lot of BambooJ Poles and Blind Rollers at Half Price. X— — • T. H. UN DRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Etc . Tancred Street. Old promises next Building Society Office, and at new Hall, next Claridge's Stables.



WOOL. WOOi^ 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 beenjfixed as under, viz :— CHRISTCHURCH— TIMARU— NOVEMBER 20th, 1902. DECEMBER 3rd, 1902 v DECEMBER 11th, 1902. JANUARY 13th, 1903 JANUARY 16th, 1903. FEBRUARY 19th, 1903. FEBRUARY 25tb, 1903 I shall be represented both at Christchurch and Timaru WOOL FOR CHRISTCHURCH to be consigned—MATSON AND CO., Addington, account D. Tkomas. 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 Eates. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. ~ : P URIBID S, : I HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plsufc 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 0E 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, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil,|etc D. TH O M AS, ASHBURTON. (!



BUSINESS NOTICES. : Special Prices : FOR 1 MONTH WANTED Ladies to see Fast Prints Hd, Delaines 5-^, lovely Blouse Pieces from Is 3d, Pinafore Muslins 6|d, wide Nainsook s£d. | W, H. PEARCE, Cash Draper. WANTED all mothers to see Girlfi Leg horn Flop Hats la 6d, 2b 6d, 2s lid, I ladies Sailor Hats, (samples); special lot i Corsets 2s lid a pair, ! W. H. I'EAKCE, Cash Draper. WE WANT ROOM FOR XMAS GOODS. WANTED all working men to see Dungaree Jackets, Is lid each. Special prices for all Dungaree Goods thi3 season at W. H. Pearce's, Cash Draper. WHAT a pretty Brooch! Yes, I got it at Pearce's for a shilling. They have such a lot of different kinds to select from. I mean W. H. PEARCE. Cash Draper and Clothier MITCHELL, PHOTOGRAPHER, Burnett St INVITES the residents of Ashburton and the surrounding districts to inspect the new Photographs on exhibition at his Studio, Burnett Street, on and after FRIDAY. 31st inst. To meet the increasing demand for a well-finished Enlargement at a moderate price I have decided to supply for a [short period ■* 1 dozen Hipiilv Finished Cabinet Photos & One Matoline Enlarge ment for 15s. Note.—Specimens will be exhibited in Vestibule. Best work guaranteed. 10 285



Don't Forget ' I O Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, S •) NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and C on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. WANTED, LADIES about to purchase Summer Shoes to have a look at our WINDOW DISPLAY of this season's Foot-wear.



! OUR LEADING LINES at 8s lid and lls 6d have the snap and style which always appeals to the feminine taste. D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, Burnett Street. Note—Discount Coupons for Cash. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd, Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. jjTWERY description of Merchandise and JCJ Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. We have just received new season's supply of



WOOLPACKS (in all sizes), SEAMING TWINES, MANUEES, TUBNIP AND EAPE SEEDS. Clients are requested to book their re quirements as early as possible to avoid disappointment, and we also advise your making personal enquiry re prices before promising orders elsewhere. T. F. GIBSON Manager MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLEE, &c. TIEGISTEEED TEACHEE 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. TANCEED STEEET, Next Hall, Her balist. Removal Cheap Boot Sale. TH OM A.S~ YOUNG WISHES to remind his numerous friends and the public that he has removed to the shop lately occupied by Mr Nokes, in East Street, next to the Bank of New Zealand, where he will continue his Boot Sale until the 10th of November. Two shillings in the Pound off all sales for cash. Why do you go about in pain when you can get your Boots made at T. Young to fit your feet. Eepairing done with despatch. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop. East Street, Ashburton,



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. i 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. WANTED Known—Th«t we are sole agents for the N.Z. Acetylene Gas lighting Company. Carbide quoted in lib to 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylene lighting".— Hardley Bros. 10102



' '. i.. 1. 11..' m. BUSINESS NOTICES. New and Second-hand Furniture and Clothing HAVING in stock a large assortment of new and second-hand Furniture of every description, Crookeryware and Clothing, the same is being sold at lowest prices. Choice assortment of Toilet Ware just opened out. Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged. H. W. ROBINSON, TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10289 nnO 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 BAKER BROS. Complete FuOTtishlnfl?.; UN DBBTAEEBB,



I If you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, i To ensure full Crops Everywhere [ "VA^E have the pleasure .to notify our Clients that ye are now in the position to j supply them with these celebrated Fertilisers at— £4 12s 6d per ton on Trucks at Islington and Smithfield. Results Prove that they are the | Best & Cheapest to use. QUALITY AND ANALYSIS REMAIN —AS BEFORE.-—— Islington Clients have won the Highest Honours at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations for Boots and Grain exhibited at their Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions. NfCOLL BROS, DISTRICT AGENTS,



ASHBUETON. i ______ ' ' WHY not try Mellob's Zealandia I Boot Store for Boots and Shoes. I Great value at Mellor's. j IT is a well-known fact that Jas i Melloe can give much better value in Boots and Shoes than any other Shop in Ashburton. SHEEP Shears! Sheep Shears! T.ILS and 8.8.A., 3s 6d; Turkey and Wash i ita Stones at prices that cannot be beaten, i —Habdlet Bros. I SUMMER Necessities.—Now that warm weather is at hand, we have provided on more than usually lavish scale, for the comfort and pleasure of our customers,— ; Mitchell & Turner The Drapers. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin EOE Holiday Season—Good range of i Gladstone Bags, Portmanteaus, and j Brief Bags at Geant and Moore's. j r' you want real good Boots then try \ Mellob's, the cbfionost Shop in Ash ! burton. ; PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. '] WANTED KNOWN.—That J, Moison ! will give a good discount for one i month, being over-stocked, and to make i room for summer Boots and Shoes, which I are arriving shortly of all the best English, I 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. "ANTED KNOWN — Farmers' Good Shooter Boots only 10s 6d. Melloe's \ Zealandia Boot Store. JUST fancy Mellob is Selling his Boots i ( and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. WANTED Known—Better value than ever in Boots at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. ! "FUST landed c* " Delphic " and "Bfam <LF ari," shipments of. first-class^English China and earthenware, which Twe are '■ offering at less than Christehureh prices.— ' Carson and Co -



WANTED Known—Wonderful .value in Boots and Shoes at Jas. Mehoe's, Tancred Street. WHAT prize takers for pastry use Pai^y Pan baking powder thegreat .novelty " " HENRY GARNER, late Woolfen Mills, gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a trial. " ■ ■'" ' 9 8 FOR tip top value in Boots tryMaiiiiOß's Zealandia Boot Store. PATTY Pan baking powder,- the^great novelty, two patty tins for .nothing. Prom all Grocers. . FOR Summer Wear—Gent's > fancy can vas Boots and Shoes, very attractive, 7s per pair. Call and inspect.—Grant and Moore. PA-TTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers.