Social Column.

The matter included in this column is contributed and paid for.]

At the Aahburton United Temperance Council Kooms, two doors from the Post Office, you can get the following, among other printß and publications \— "Doctors and drinking?"—A pamphlet giving iho opinions upon alcohol of physi cians to our late Queen, and other eminent medical men. "The truth aboutClutha?"—By D.Stew art, a local solicitor, and others.

" Liquor and' Revenue I" —Showing that the public Exchequer is poorer, not richer, by reason of liquor. "Temperance.reform ?"--Dean Farrar. "The* .Sentinel?"—A No-license fort nightly paper, illustrated. "The Alcohol question as a cultural and race problem ?"— Scientific—Professor Aug ust Forel.

" Patriotism 1" " Physical culture and alcohol ?"—Opini ons of the world's champions.

Eminent Catholics on total abstinence and on the liquor traffic. "The success of Prohibition in the United States ?"—Up to date pamphlet by I W. P. F, Ferguson, A.8.. 8.D., Chicago.

"Danesbury House P"—A capital Tem perance Story. Etc., etc., etc.

Also forms of claims for enrolment as electors, etc. Inquiries answered.

The following prayer pat forth last year at Home. To be said after the Collect for the day, on Temperance Sunday (the last Sunday in Trinity), November 24, may be offered by every Christian in New Zealand between now and polling time, and the sermon quotation following it may be seriona'y pondered by every one. (Autho rised and permitted by the Presiding Bishop, and issued by the Temperance Committee of the Reformed Episcopal Church in the United Kingdom.) O Grod, Whose blessed Son was manifested that he might destroy the works of the devil, and make us the eons of God, and heirs of eternal life 5 be pleased to bless Thy servants in their warfare against sin, and prosper their efforts to reclaim the drunkard, and to protect the tempted; through. Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Extent of Prohibition and the Population under Prohibition

" Harper's Weekly " finds that under a regime of Local Option applied to towns or counties much more has been accomplished in the way of Prohibition legislation than most people are aware of. The whole of Georgia is under State Prohibition or Local Option Laws, with the exception of i'our cities; South Dakota, with the exception of a few cities and towns; South Carolina, With the exception of ten cities ; and lowa, with the exception of 25 cities. In Mon tana only a few counties have adopted Local Option or Prohibition in any form ; but in most of the other States there is a goodly array of towns, counties and cities which have decided to reform themselves concerning strong drink. In New York State there are 700 cities and towns that have thus drawn tho strict line of abolish ing the sale of Bpirituous drink, and in Massachusetts, out of 353 towns and cities, 2d3 have fallen in live. Illinois has to her credit 650 cities and towns enjoying Local Option laws ; Ohio, 500 ; Michigan, 400 ; New Jersey, 200 ; California, 175. In some other States the voting unit is the county instead of the township, and where this obtains the results are equally satisfactory. In Alabama 50 out of 65 counties are reported to be under Prohibi tion laws; in Arkansas, 50 out of 75 counties; in Florida, 30 out of 45 counties ; in Kentucky, 90 out of 119; in Louisiana, 20 out of 59 counties; in Maryland 15 out of 24 counties; in Mississippi, 71 out of 75 counties; in Missouri, 84 out of 115 counties; in North Carolina, (50 out of 90 counties; in Pennsylvania, 60 cities and towns and 20 counties; in Tennessee, 70 oufc of 98 counties; in Texas, ■ 120 out of 246 counties; in Virginia, 55 out of 104 counties; in West Virginia, 40 out of 50 counties; and in Washington, 50 cities and towns. Little Di la vare" has half tho State under Prohibition, and little Eliode Island 2) of its cities and towns. Tn these numerous cities, towns and counties, it is estimated that there is a total population of about 30,000,000 people.

Sporting.

NEW BEIGHTON TEOTTING CLUB

Christchurch, Oct. 8

There was a large attendance at the second day's racing. The results were : —

Innovation Handicap Trot, 2 miles.~ Eowena 1, The Cashier 2, The Manager 3. Won easily. Time—s.so-J-. Div.—.£9 10s. Pont Handicap, 1-h miles—Mary 1, Arch angel 2, Gipsy 3. Time-4.10. Divs— £l 18s and 18s. Mace Memorial Stakes -Lopp 1, Velox 2, Milroy 3. Time—s.4. Divs.—£4 4s and .£24s. Bracelet, 1 mile—Vanquish 1, Annie Eooney 2, Weary Willie 3. Time—2.3o. Divs -_2f) 16s and £2 12s.

Brighton Handicap—Balmoral 11. 1, Verax 2, Carl 3. Time—s.l4. Divs— _10 12 and £1 16s. Advance Handicap—Eushlight 1, Al F 2 Verice 3. Time—s.27 Dividends .£5 18s and 88. Telegraph Handicap—Kilroth 1, Lig nite 2, The Frog 3. Time—2.3s. Div-^6 and £1 6s. ,,,, Final Handicap—Mambnno Abdallan 1, "Ricketty 2, Valour 3. Time—2.3s. A protest against the winner on the ground of incon sistency was sustained, but notice of appeal was given, and the stakes and totalisator money impounded. Divs. on horses con cerned will be Abdallah £5 2s, Eicketty M 2s, Valour <£3 4s.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : THUBSDAY OCTOBER 9 , 1902.

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox for the Proprietor, Robert Bern.;** his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. ' THURSDAY, October 9, 1902,



(^tis9oodM /(HJj *t is a sure and quick Vr remedy for many I // tdings. SBowel disorders, I /fcj Stomacd troubles, f c 11 ailments of tde Sidneys S 7 and ffitodder. I Wolfe's lj Seljnapps N \S, Jt deips in eases of 1 n| Sideumatism. 1] I) Jt chars tde ®hod— 1 A\ tdrgugd tde Kidneys. I W\ $Don't aeeept any (Vh| substitute. You must nj\ \(U) get tde genuine, fc^ v_/ ■ — ' - <r P»- '"■' —**»«™«" ■>■ ■■»"i!ggM BUSINESS NOTICES. J. SEALY & CO. EXPIRATION OF LEASE. Giving up Business. Stock must be cleared by end of October. /^|OME early for bargains in Garden Seeds, Flower Seeds, Garden Tools, Clover Seeds, Mangold Seeds, Eyegrass, Cocksfoot, and Field Peas. Complete Seedsman's Fittings for Sale, including nest of 36 drawers, shelving, show cases, desks, counter, etc. Must be cleared by 31st October J.-SEALY & CO. 7 131 Paperhangirigs 2s 6d in the £ discount for Gash FOE ONE MONTH, AT Tancred Street. PICTURES Framed, Windows Glazed, Houses Painted and Decorated. Artistic Signs Painted. ARTISTS' MATERIALS. COALS! COALS! COALS . MOUNT SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. nhHIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every JL Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL. Thie Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TRY IT ! TRY IT 1 TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. Where Do/You Live? nnHREE-QUARTERS of your time in JL your Boots of course. At present we are showing the best Guineas Worth Of Foot Comfort for Men ever seen in Ashburton. This is a proposition -worth considering Have a look at our show windows. ■STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORtf, Burnett Street. Ladies turn next week. We've something very special for them. TRY H. V. MADDEN FOR Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, Genoa Cake, Sultana Cake Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, Etc, Etc. A choice assortment always on hand. MEN'S Working Suits, will give 12 j months' honest wear, in dark j shades, 30s.—Grant and Moore, Saunders' j Buildings. |



What will Ashburton do at the next Poll?



A PATHETIC PASTING. A writer recently described the light hearted manner in which modern people say good-bye at wharf or station. He tells how folks set out a long pilgrimage with possibility of never seeing their friends again, and they say farewell as if it were quite a jolly affair after all. There are still partings at which anguish keeps, the tongue auiet i.nd the cheek wet. But there are partings which should be merry, part ings which we should celebrate like a wed ding. It is a pleasure to chronicle such par: ings, and consequently we make public the parting of Mr Michael Dwyer, Fern taount, N.S.W., who said a long good-bye to acute indigestion. He speaks as fol lows:—"For many years I have been a victim to severe indigestion, dyspepsia, and loss of energy. I have tried many medicines. Some would make me feel well for a day, and then I would be as bad as ever. There was a constant mist before my eyes, and like a ball of fire in my breast. I gave up trying remedies, and made up my mind to have nothing to do with them; but I was induced to try one-dose of Dr Morse's Indian Eoot Pills, and I can inform you I was agreeably surprised in finding that they acted unlike other medicines taken so often by me. I immediately pro cured a bottle, and since taking them I can speak from experience and now recommend them as a certain cure for indigestion. They do not cause griping or pain, and seem to build up the whole system, at the same time clearing ifc of all bad substances. I am cured and my sight clear as of old." Dr Morse's Indian Eoot Pills are a perfect blood purifier, and a positive _ cure for biliousness, indigestion, constipation, head aches, sallow complexion, liver and kidney troubles, piles, pimples, boils and blotches, and for female ailments. Sold by chemists and storekeepers, Is l|d per bottle, or six bottles 6s 6d. Sole proprietors, The W. H. Comstock Co., Limited. (Australasian De pot), 58 Pitt street, Sydney. Packed in amber bottles and the full name blown thereon.



Choice Blousings at Steange's.



jLA GRIPPE i ■ _____ THE SYMPTOMS DESCRIBED. I The Case of Mrs. M. TURNER. (By a Christchurch Reporter.) \ Mrs. Minnie Turner, of No. 5 Car ter's lane (which runs off Chester-street). I Christchurch, recently gave a reporter a friendly welcome, and expressed her dc siro to have certain facts brought under ths notice of the general community. " It is for the benefit of people who may suffer as I did. that I wish my case to be made known, remarked the above named lady. "Before I became experi enced in such matters I have seen folks almost dying, and yet I was helpless to assist or advise them, but now that I am in possession of the experience that teaches, other people are quite welcome to profit by it * , " What, is the nature of the complaint which attacked you?" asked the re porter. " Influenza it is called, and very bad I was, too. The first sign of this disease that I had was a dull, aching pain in all my limbs.' My legs felt so weak and shaky that I could scarcely stand. Indeed, I was quite unfit for any mental or bodily exertion. Severe pains in my head worried me to death. I could not do my work, neither could 1 see to sew, as the splitting headaches almost blinded me. My tongue, was white and thickly coated to such a de gree that I had no> taste for anyfcliing. On the second day of my attack I was •afflicted with violent pains in the back, which made that portion of my body so tender that I could not lie down without feeling extremely uncomfortable. ~i My eyes were red and watery, I was con tinually sneezing, and my throat was, very sore, which made swallowing a vnost painful operation. When I come to think of the great amount of tea and water I used to drink, it seems al most incredible even to myself, but yet I could not get rid of the feverish thirst which troubled me, and I could not _, keep the temperature down. During the day and night I used to ex pectorate a lot of phlegm, a thing which made me fear my lungs were affected. Most of this time I was kept awake at night by dreadful fits of coughing, after which I laia _own distressed and ex hausted, with hot and cold flashes run ning through me one after tlie other. 2 was miserably thin and worn out, my cheeks being pale and haggard, and I am sure if the disease had not been checked when it was, the consequences would have been very serious. The last, drain of vitality had run out of my System, leaving me a nervous, emaciated wreck." " Was there nothing obtainable to check the ravages of your attack?" "Absolutely nothing, so I thought, as all remedies I had hitherto adopted proved futile. I had lost my appetite completely, and my stomach became- so upset and weak that the smell of food became obnoxious. My condition was getting more critical each day, the weakening effects of influenza apparently being without limit. To continue in this way meant sure death, so you can guess my despair when everything failed to relieve me. A lady friend called to see me one day, when I was in a most inconsolable and despondent mood. After t?lling her what means I had resorted to for the purpose of getting relief, she asked me why on earth I had not taken Clements Tonic. "It cured my attack, and I'm sure it will cure yours," she said. Acting on her advice I com menced taking Clements Tonic. I was very pleased at the result, for I noticed a marvellous change before I had Rot half through my first purchase. The racking pains in my legs and back soon cpTsed, my head also getting wonder fully relieved. A remarkable hunger claimed my attention—a sensation I had almost forgotten. The sneezing and coughing stopped, thus enabling me to sret some sleep. My pulsation became regular, and the general feebleness dis appeared. Clements Tonic stopped the progress of my disease, and restored me to robust health. Since then I have always been healthy and vigorous. I have recommended Clements Tonic to other like sufferers, who have always experienced the best results, thus prov ing the reliability of that unequalled medicine. These facts you may publish in any way you like." STATUTORY DECLARATIONS. I, Minnie Tuknep, of 5 Carters-lane, Christ chnrch, in the Colony ot New Zealand, do sol e-nnly and sincerely declare that I have care f l!y read the annexed document, consisting of two f ,lies and consecutively numbered from one to two, a-ul that it contains and is a true and faithful account of my Illness and cure by Clements Tonic and also contains my full permission to publish 'n an V wa V mv stajfi-nentfe, which I give voluntarily, without rcpivlne any payment; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the provisions of an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, Intituled •' The Justices of Peace Act, 1882." Declared at Christchurch, this seventh day of December, one thousand nine hundred, before ma, STEPHEN LAWRENCE, J.P.



BUSINESS NOTICES, If you wish to . obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere, "^TTTE have the pleasure to notify our Clients that ye are now in the position to 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 EEMAIN AS BEFOEE. Islington Clients have won the Highest Honours at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations for Eoots and Grain exhibited afc their Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions. DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBUETON. EVEEY 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, ana at. the same time a liberal education.—Mitchell and Turner, The Drapers,



Friedlander Bros, Limited, WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 - ■w^«inMHi«H«wMHiQ liniii * 'YJU'E Shall be represented at the Christchurch and Timaru Auction Sales, and have made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent 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 as follows — If intended for sale 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 Ashburton :—Friedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. ; Woolpaoks, Twine, Branding 0,1, and other Shearing [Requisites, supplied at Loweat Bates, The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows :— Christchurch. Timaru. November 20th, 1902. December 3rd, 1902. December 11th, 1902. January 13th, 1903. January 16th, 1903. February 25th, 1903. February 19th, 1903. FKIEDLANDEB, BROS., LTD. BUSINESS NOTICES. • BUILDING MATERIAL. P B ERSONS about to BUILD would do well to visit our establishment. about to We have 100,000 feet of Seasoned Flooring ■y - - BUILD. and Matchlining in stock ready for use. We are making Gates and Hurdles every day, tosuit the require ments of our customers. We can supply Timber sawn to any size required. Persons about to Paint or Decor- ( T) A TTVT^TIVr^ ate their homes, should see our < Jl JLjLX-Li Jl XJLi VJT« NEW WALL PAPERS. We use Genuine Leads and Oils only. . It will Pay You to Visit Us W, H. COLLINS & CO^ Timber Merchants and Sawmillers, Ironmongers and Hardware Merchants, Painters, Decorators, and Signwriters. ; SEPTEMBER 1902, --— Its time for Spring Dresses MITCHELL & rriJRNJBR | Have added new laurels to their prestige by the DISTINGUISHED STILE II BEAUTY Of their Importations for this Season. And confidently Invite Inspection.



FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! "\Y7~E hereby beg to tender our sincere thanks to bur numerous cus tomers for their most liberal support during the last 15 years, and for their kindly sympathy since our disastrous fire. We- also beg to notify that we have again resumed work in the new Hall (opposite our Warehouse), kindly placed at our disposal by T. Bullock, Esq., (during the building of our new premises), where we hope still to merit your valued support, arid where we intend shortly to open out our salvage stock for immediate sale, where you may expect^some tremendous bargains in Household Furnishings. We Remain, Yours Very Truly, ! * I. H « U* * &-f AVJLjL4 JLi O£ vyV-'»j General House Furnishers, TANCRED STREET. YES, I TOLD YOU SO, NOTICE AND IT'S A FACT, —- -~ f . mHAT lam still selling Tobacconist JUSH. • J_ Goods cheaper than you can procure To ANGLERS A ND ALL INTERESTED. them elsewhere. But you all know that good things end, so will my Sale on batur- R N Season's Stock of Fishing day next. Only three more days, so roll up (J v Goods iust to hand ex s.s. " Whaka smokers and get your Cigarettes - 3 packets t^e » f r O^ S Loildon . Eods, Beels, Minnows, for Is ; 5 choice Manilla Cigars foe Is, Pipes, Casts Flies. Gut, Minnow Trace and Pouches, Cigarette Holders and Walking aderß , etc. Sticks all going for a meie song. importers from the manu- Just to hand a splendid assortment of f J™£* quality and prices cannot be Peterson's Patent Pipes, which will give SSf*' you a good smoke; also 30 dozen Slazenger sDDea n- g defy compet ition. Goods at new season's TenmsJbaus Dunedin or Christehurch. prices. We ask Now Dont .Forget at you^.o ascettain our prices before pur- H. A. FLOWER'S, (late F Clark's) chasing elsewhere. | Tobacconist and Hairdresser, East Street HARDLEY BROS, XXTE~have in stock sheet _ celluloid for IMPORTERS & MANTJFACTUKERS, |



I STUD NOTICES mO STAND THIS SEASON JL at Kelburn Lodge, and Travel the District, JThb Thoroughbred Stallion, POEMOSAN. By St. Leger—Forme, by Nordenfeidt— Formo, by Sterlingworth—Pulchra (imp.) , FOEMOSAN is a chestnut horse, foaled in 1897. He is a full brother to the excel lent performer Cruciform, 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 FRIEDLANDBE, Ashburton; or HAEEY THOMPSON, 274 Kelburn Lodge, Tinwald. TO TEAVEL in the Hinds and May field Districts, The Clydesdale Stallion, GLENWYE For terms and particulars, apply to T. DEENNAN, 9 215 Groom in charge. TO Stand the Season at Ashburton, and travel the surrounding districts THE CELEBRATED TROTTING SIRE PRINCE IMPERIAL. PEINCE IMPEEIAL is sire of Hamlin and Little Princess; two horses which rank among the best of their age in the Colony, and several other promising young ones. Terms— £4< 4s each mare. Groomage fee ss, to be paid at time of service. For further particulars apply to 8 261 JOHN McDONNELL, Ashburton. TO TEAVEL the Ashburton, Methven, and Surrounding Districts, The Standard-Bred Trotting Sire IMPERIOUS, By Director —Mandane. 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. Terms.— £s ss, payable on or before January, Ist, 1903; Groomage Fee ss, payable at time of service. MANGAN AND WILSON, 9 3 Proprietors, EiccSarton. TO TEAVEL the Ashburton, 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 mares as per agreement. Toronto will be at Claridge's Stables every Saturday for the service of breeders. Owners of mares can have paddock ing 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. To Travel this Season IN THE ASHBUETON DISTEICT. np HE THOEOUGHBEED STALLION WASHINGTON, By Gorton—Mountain Lilly. Warrington's numerous good perfor mances and the record time he has put up are well-known to all racing men. He was never in better health or condition for travelling than he is this season. Groomage fee, ss. For further particulars apply to . S. BEOWN, Proprietor Melrose Farm, Wakanui, Ashburton, or 9 163 C. CHAPMAN, Groom in charge TO Travel the season in the Wakanui, Seafield, and Chertsey districts, and stand at Ashburfcon on Saturdays, the Clydesdale Stallion LORD CLYDE, By Tho Conqueror—dam Jess by Sir Colin, For terms and particulars, apply to 9 249 A. FOE3YTH, Elgin. TO Stand at Winslow This Season, and Travel the Lowcliffe, Hinds, Tinwald, Mayfield, and Mount Somers Districts, The Thoroughbred Stallion, Marquis of Zetland, (Perlrin Warbeck ll.—Reverie). Bred by Mr E. Gates, at Grove Farm. MAEQUIS OF ZETLAND is a dark bay colt with black points. He stands 15.3, has .great strength and substance, and during his racing career he proved himself to be one of the fastest horses of the many good ones bred on Grove Farm. Fees.—Season, £3 3s j half-guarantee, .£4 4s; groomage fee ss. For further particulars} apply to 9 247 E. BUENETT, Winslow. THE AMERICAN. •YITILL TEAVEL the Methven, Alford TT Forest, and Mount Somers Dis triots 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. i Terms—£3 10s, guarantee; £2 10s the season, payable at first service. A. McFAELANE, 9 150 Springburn. TO TEAVEL in the Methven, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Mayfield and Surrounding Districts, The Draught Stallion, GLENORCHY, j (By Middlerigg Prince—Jess). GLENOECHY 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. Terms.—Season, £2 10s; Guarantee, .£3 10s; groomage fee, 55., Two or more mares as per agreement. Also to Stand at Sawmills, Staveley,-- The Light Draught Stallion, LAKEWOOD, (By Lord Salisbury—Quicksilver mare). LAKE WOOD 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 £Z 10s; groomage fee, ss. Two or more mares as 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. w.wj«n»i'»m mm-rnm ■■n'"-'-—■—■*!■ m ii i»hiii» ■g*».i- WANTED everyone to know that.JAS . Mellor ia opening up his new stock of American Boots. They are tip-top Goods and well worth a trial. i



STUD NOTICES. HT O Travel this Season in the Ashburton ' District, the well-known Trotting 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 xnare proves in foal; groomage fee ss, payable at first service. For further particulars apply to T. LESTER, 9 322 South East Belt, Ashburton. BUSINESS NOTICES. ==362.000.= 'Yes, it's a Lot. "OUT that is the number of McCOEMICK Machines Built and Sold in 1901. It means that the works turned out last year over Two Machines a Minute, For 300 Days, working io hours a day, JUST THINK IT OVER. One Machine in 1831 ---362,000 in 1901. ■ They are turning out 3 complete Machines a minute this year. Are you going to have one of them ? Guess you oughtj! They are the Best. Write or call for new 1902 CAT-A-LOG. Morrow, Bassett AND CO., Wills Sfceet, Ashburfcon. M. PRIEST, Manager. Public Notice. ■TT|T ANTE D—2,000 noZEN E3GS, by Matthew Gilmour, »j(Late H. A. Flower). Having purchased the old-established Confectionery and Pastrycook Business of Mr H. A. Flower, I am now supplying the best of Pastry and Confectionery* Bought of the best makers, and made of the best ingredients. Only " our own make" of Pastry sold and supplied in the Tea Booms. Parties and Weddings catered for. Wedding and Birthday Cakes a specialty. MATTHEW GILMOUE. 9 158 Only this season's Tweeds sold. TAIIiORS. s?Set! IFOR WATCHES, [.CLOCKS : 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."] Wanted Known fTIO all who intend Purchasing a New Bicycle, thab you will consult your interests by Inspecting Our Latest Imodels, which are Above all Others in appearance and wear. They cannot be beaten . Ask anyone who has ridden The Famous Massey-Harris. They run easy, and keep running easy. Easy terms can be arranged at Massey-Harris Depot, Ea6t Street. 5 — MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &C. ,T3EGISTERED 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 Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. ILES' Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Ranfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting J\. the Growth of the Hair and removing Scurf and Dandruff. This is not a new preparation, but the Proprietor being requested to put it within reach of everyone, has had it placed throughout New Zealand, and it can now i be obtained locally from all Chemists, Storekeepers, and Hairdressers, etc., or direct from the Manufacturer—EDWAßD ILES, Ladies'and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, arid Turner, Geraldine. 8 128 Stbanqe's Sample Rooms,-Buraett street



• BUSINESS NOTICES. MUSIC. Singing, Piano, .& Harmony MX J. GILLIES begs to inform the Residents of Ashburton and District that he is prepared to receive Pupils for instruction in the above subjects. The system employed for Voice-Produc tion and Culture will be Italian (Lamperti Method), and in Piano that of the Schumann. Conservatoire, Frankfort-a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for the Examinations in the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Eoyal College, London j also for Trinity College, London. Each Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. Address:—Care Mrs Pilbbow, Cameron Street. 728 i ' . ■ HALMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDEES' BUILDINGS. j^OR Portraiture Landscape^ . And Enlargements. MODERATE CHARGES. TO Those about to marry, and to those already married. Study economy by. purchasing your furniture at W. & M. Baker's Warehouse, Havelook 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 v-» LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.C.S.M. g ■ Certificated and Registered Teacher. . STUDENTS prepared for any Musical Examination held in New Zealand. All branches of Music taught. Candidates presented at Examinations ' 137 j average marks gained, 94 per cent. 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. BEEEYMAN, 8 97 Ashburton T>ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, IS Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. BAKKR BROS. Complete ITurßitshlnfif. XJ I*3 D f C B'Ll HEH s#'..-' WHY do we sell"as many Boots as al the rest of the shops put together ? The answer is simple. We sell nothing but the Best of Goods, and our priceß are by far the Cheapest.—Mellor's, Tancred street. WANTED -Poultry for Export in any quantities.—W. Stonteb, Tancred Street. WANTED Known— Lawn Mowers sharpened by machinery, and re paired by the Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street. • . .. * TO Our Lady Friends. If you intend to favour us with your Dressmaking Order, please advise us as early as con venient. Our dates are rapidly filling up, and a note will probably save both irritation and disappointment.—Mitchell and Tur ner, Costumiers. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. I SAT Friend : Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Boots ? Why; s 'Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always ' get good value at Mellor's. WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder tn© great novelty ___j DO not be put off with so-called Cheap Boots, but go to Mei/loii's, for you • get nothing but the very best at' the Zealandsa Boot Store. PATTY Paa baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing* From all Grocers. PATTY Pan baking powder wants -on trial .without prejudice,. two' patty pans or nothing. ■■'■.. ■■■■..:_ PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin MAKE no mistake, we do the largest boot trade; keep the largest stock, sell the cheapest, and give the best value. Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. THE up-to-date Boot Shop, MSStLOR's Zealandia Boot Store. This season's goods are magnificent, and well worth a trial. TRY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will say® you time, money, and worry. , It will make an old shirt look like new.; Sold by all the leading grocers. WANTED KNOWN—That for Eeal Good Winter Boots and Shoes, at Reasonable Prices, call at J. Moison, for, as in the past, J. M. still maintains, and would not forfeit, that grand reputation he has held and still holds, not by nonsensical talk, but his Boots have at all times stood the test, and are the best proof of his success. Repairing done at once. Best Sole Leather used.—Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton. THE Rapid 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. 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. Stonteb. . • .-•; -:-:- '' i __ JUST landed ex •• Delphic " and " Mam ari," shipments of nrst-G]as.s English China ;> and earthenware, which we ; are offering at less than Christchurch prices.—^ • Cahson and Co