THE ASHBURTON GUARPIA N: SATURDAY, JULY 26, 1904

Printed and published by Thomas Hascost, for the Proprietor, Eobbrt Bsll, at his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. SATURDAY, July 26,1902,



ARE YOU 9 I Afraid To taks a long breath for | fear of coughing ? Are you | troubled with a teasing, | tantalizing tickle deep down j in the chest every time you I expand your lungs? Go I to your chemist or store § and purchase a bottle of | Take it according to directions., The case you will get right from the first dose will pleas antly surpiise you'j A few doses will drive all fear of long breaths clean away, and you will sleep the night light through without thnt cough, cough, cough you used to have. It is good for children too. Price 2/0 and -i/G at all chemists or.stores. \J*' ', " It's Famous" because it's good. ( 28 BUSINESS NOTICES. The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd T)olict Holders are hereby notified that Mb Henbt Stbfhbnson has been appointed Local Agent at Ash burton, vice Mr William Stonyer. Tfca Society is now issuing Policies con taining new and attractive features . ■ guaranteed bonuses, etc., f tiU particulars of wMoh may be obtained on application to Henbt 'Stephenson, Auctioneer, .Agent for Ashburton, or T. E, Walton, 110 District Manager, Christchurch. B OLABK CAESIAGE PAINTER, TpIVE Tears with A. Gr. Howland, Christ- V church; seventeen years with J. K. and F. and H. Steel. The present is an excellent time to have " your Vehicle Painted, etc., in first class style. Lowest prices. Charges consistent with good workman ship. All leather work attended to. - A Trial Solicited. Address—Opposite Church of England, Tancred Street West. CLEARING SALE. Giving up Business. THOS. "SEA LV, NURSERYMAN. HAVING- decided to relinquish the Nursery Business, the whole of the large and choice stock is offered at much reduced prices. The whole must be cleared before the end of the present season. 10,000 FRUIT TEEES- Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach, Cherry, etc, 10,000 Gooseberry and Currant, choice sorts 50,000 Macrocarpa 150,000 Larch 900,000 Pinus Insignie, one and two years 5,000 Walnuts and Chestnuts 10,000 Oregon Pine 120,000 Forest Trees, all sorts ' 15JQ00 Ornamental Trees and Shrubs 5,000 Eoses, choicest kinds And maay other varieties too numerous to mention. In lots at your own Prices Large orders will be executed at a fraction of usual cost The Nursery must be closed 30th Sept. next THOS. SEALY, Riverbank 7 59 L ATEST PE AECE'S Sale of Drapery. Wonderful success. Shop crowded Saturday Everybody smiling and satisfied. The reductions are genuine. "T^TOW is the time to get a cheap pair of J3l Blankets. .1 ust arrived sample pairs Curtains from 2s lid.—Pearce's Drapery Sale. "OOTJND at last—A genuine Drapery JD Sale. If you did not get a circular call and get one at Pearce's Genuine Drapery Sale. "T_n>EMEMBER its room we want, not JuU profit. Cost price accepted for nearly everything. We must have more room for stocktaking. Call and satisfy yourselves at Pearce's Clearing Sale. HALMA'S- STUDIO, SAUNDEBS* BUILDINGS. TPOR Portraiture Landscape, And Enlargements. ■ MODERATE CHARGES. FINEST New Currants 5d per Ib, New Elim Raisins s£d per Ib, Good Valen cia Raisins 4-Jd per Ib, New Seeded Raisins 6£d per lb packet, New Sultanas 7d per Ib, Sicily Almonds Is 2d per lb, extra prime new Dates 6d per lb, new Preserved Ginger 8d per lb, Finest Lemon Peel 71b tin 3s 9d at Fletcheb Bbos' Cash Supply Stores. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. 'WJ HAT pri?e takers iov pastry U3e. V \ Patty Pan baking p© wder, the great novelty _____ Smoke New Venus



CABLE NEWS ■■"-— -4» ■ — Per Press .association— By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. FRENCH RELIGIOUS BODIES Paris, July 24 The majority of the religious establish ments have applied for authorisation ii obedieuco to the circular issued by M Combe, the Premier. A STEAMER CAPSIZED Hong Kong, July 24 A steamer capsiwd in West River an< 200 Chinese were drowned. THE KING'S CONDITION London, July 24 The 'British Medical Journal* state: that the King's wound is well. THE CANADIAN HARVEST There is an immense wheat crop iv Canada requiring extra harvesters, and 20,000 an being sent from England. THE PORT OF MANCHESTER Sir E. Barton has promised to carefully consider the request preferred by th< deputation at Manchester for his suppor in obtaining direct shipments of meat. AQUATIC The rowing contest for Sir T. O'Brienj international cup, in connection with thi Cork Exhibition, took place on the rive Lee in the presence of 50,000 spectators TheLeander (English) crew won in llmii 112.55ec. A length and a quarter behinc came a crew representing the Berlin Eow ing Club, the best exponents of the continua quick stroke. The event attracted numerous visitors from all parts of the world. It i estimated that Cork benefited to the exten of at least £100,000 by the influx. AN APPEAL ALLOWED In the case of the Commissioner of Trad< ■ for New Zealand v. Bell the appeal wai allowed with costs., ■ THE WESLETAN CENTURY FUND. The Wesleyan twentieth century fun< exceeds a million sterling, which will bi . received before Christmas. A BANK HOLIDAY. Coronation day has been proclaimed t Bank holiday. COLONIAL ARTISTS ASSOCIATION. A movement is on foot to establish i Colonial Artists Association, and arrange for periodical exhibitions in London.. THE HOPE-STRONG SCANDAL New York;, July 24 Miss May Yohe has withdrawn thi ' larceny charges against Major Strong • whose relatives are redeeming the jewel lecy which he pawned. THE NAVIGATION SYNDICATE Mr Pierpont Morgan has not complete* the purchase of the British shipping line: as stated, owing to a hitch. However, it i* only temporary. THE SULTAN Constantinople, July 24 The Sultan's spies denounce the eunuchs for plotting against his life. GERMAN TRADE. Berlin, July 24 The German imports for the half yeai increased by four and a half million ster ling, and the exports by seven andahali million. AUSTRALIAN POLITICS. Hobabt, July 25 In the Assembly the Treasurer delivered his Budget speech. The proposed taxatior suggested the reimposition of receipts and stamp duty, the substitution of house fox income tax, the assessment of incomes oi non householders, taxation of trading companies with headquarters outside th< States. The Treasurer anticipates obtain ing .£134,000 by this financial adjustment including £25,000 for increased railwaj rates. Sydney, July 25 In the Assembly the Womens Franchise Bill was read a second time by 53 to 8. It committee a clause, providing that womei should not be candidates at parliament^ elections was carried by 45 to J 4. THE QUIKANG-NO TRACE OF HER Sydney, July 25 Arrived—South Australian. She failed tc discover any traces of the missing steamei Quiraag. AN ANTI-HOME RULE MOVEMENT. The annual meeting of the Protestant Defence Association adopted a resolutioi against any scheme for Home Rule for Ire land, believing that the measure was dangerous to the unity and stability of thf Empire. A FATAL SHAM FIGHT. The jury returned an open verdict in the case of Trooper Edgar, of Armidale. II found that .Edgar was shot with a rifU bullet; that both ball and blank oartridge were used during the sham fight; that the captain's orders to fire high were in some instances disobeyed, and strongly con demned the taking of ball cartridge to suet functions. THE ISLAND TRADE. Sydney, July 25 The " Telegraph's " Norfolk Island cor respondent writes that complaints have beer sent to the agents at Sydney and the Government regarding the steamshij service. Unless very material alteration is made, it has been decided to get a small auxiliary boat for the trade with Noumea and New Zealand, and to transfer the business generally to New Zealand. AN EXTENSIVE FIRE. MiniBOUBNE July 25 A. fire at Messrs Beech and Company's timber mills destroyed the valuable plant and a large quantity of stock. DISMISSAL OF CIVIL SERVANTS Brisbane, July 25 427 civil servants have been dismissed oi allowed to*resign in the year ended June, representing a saving of £65,000. THE TRIAL OF THE KENIFFS. The trial of the Keniffs for the murder of Dalke and Doyle has commenced. It if ■ expected to last several days. An Incomparable jßemedy. ' EVANS' WITCH'S OIL FOR RHEU MATICS, LUMBAGO, and SCIATICA. Among the medicinal preparations whicl have, from time to time, been placed before the public, it can be stated without fear oi contradiction, that there is none too sur. pass Evans's WITCH'S OIL/ Asanembro cation in cases of Rheumatics, Sciatica, oi Lumbago it is absolutely unrivalled, but the scope of its influence extends far beyond these complaints. For example, m sudden attacks of Inflammation of the Bowels, Spasms, Cramp, or Colic the application of this mixture will afford immediate relief, and avert the serious consequences that are inevitable if the necessary pallative is not at hand, Indeed, there is no ache or pain to which the human frame is susceptible that Witch's Oil will not allay, and for this reason no household should be with out a remedy which may truly ba dc» scribed as magical. I Price—2s 6d per bottle. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer $, J. Evans, Dunedin. Whdesato Agents for New Zealand" - Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. Obtainable from all chemists and store keepers throughout the Colony. STANDISH AND PREECE Photographers u»dej? the Royal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio Hi°h Street, Christchurch. Among remedies for Coughs, Colds and all Bronchial Complaints, TUSSICURA undoubtedly holds the premier position. Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are a safe and sure remedy, in Is boxes; sold everywhere. Wanted Known, that Evans's MOUN TAIN KING ASTHMA POWDER is thfl only certain remedy for Asthmatical Troubles. Smoke New Venus Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are always effective. Is ' boxes every where.



I BUSINESS NOTICES. HA YE SESN THOSE NICE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHS STOCK IS GIVING AWAY ? "\7 OU get one with every cash purchase A of 12s Gd. They're honestly worth 2s Gd 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 BOOT STORE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. The name is synonymous with all that is, bright, best, and up-to-date in footwear. Nothing but the best English leather used for repairs. ; IN EVERY WALK OF *LIFE You E.eauire Jffflfri 'yk PEACE DECLARED. V* OT so with you, because your system % is out of order, on account of your I cold feet. Remedy—Call at the ULSTER BOOT SHOP and get a pair of warm Boots or 1 Slippers. Prices to suit every one. Slippers from 9d upwards. All classes of Boots and Shoes equally cheap. T. 7OTTN&, Ulster Boot Shop, Tancred street. VOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. ■Mrs Johnston. mERM commenced TUESDAY, 29th May. JL NOTICE. H. P. iADDEN, BAKER, CONFECTIONER, AND CATERER, East Street, i WOULD respectfully take this op2>or tunity of thanking his customers i for past orders, and trusts to merit a con , tinuance of the same in the future. Additio ; nal accommodation has now been added to ! the refreshment rows, which are still ' under the personal supervision of Mrs Madden, where patrons can rely upon receiving the best attention. Tea, Coffee, f Cocoa, etc, will he dispensed, in conjunction j with Hot Scotch Pies, Scones, Cakes, Pastry Creams, which are manufactured on the premises, from the best ingredients, and from the latest London and Parisian recipes, ' for which the Establishment is noted. Bride, Birthday, and Christening Cakes a specialty. Catering as usual. " Satisfaction " is our motto. Special- "Notice* j "¥T§TANTED all about to Plant this Season to inspect my Stock of over 250000 Fruit and Forest Trees and Shrubs, • Before Purchasing elsewhere. All well grown and will be sure to give satisfac tion. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED JAS. PORTER, Clifton Nursery, Allenton, Ashburton 7 2 NOTICE, W E HAVE APPOINTED F. W, COX, Agent for MASSFY-HaRBIS and IMPERIAL BICYOBS FOR ASHBURTON, RAKAIA, and Surrounding Districts Client will receive every attention, and ! MR COX will Colleo* *)! Monies dua to U"* CANADA j CYCLE & MOTOR COY I LIMITED i Depot—EastS ret, Asbburton Support Local Industry, Sava 2ffoser, And^Ensure a Comfortable Fireside by using Mount Somers Coal. "lyrCHJtfT SCMSR3 GOAL IS THE Best and the Cheapest Household Coal, bar none, of all the Coals found on the Eastern divide of the Middle Island. JOSHUA TUCKER "STATES' new garden seeds just arrived I in hundreds of varieties from 3d j packet. Call early to secure novelties. — i Carson &-Co. Smoke New Venus <



__ BUSINESS NOTICES. J. SEALY & CO. NEW SEEDS, NEW SEEDS. WE beg to intimate to our numerous patrons, that our stock of new season's seeds has arrived, in fine order, from the far-famed house of Carter and Co., London and include Farm Seeds, Vegetable Seeds, Flower Seeds, in endless varieties; and "garden requisites , of every description. We are still to be found at Sealy's Corner. East Street. J. SEAIiY & CO. 7 131 • OLABIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). TaNCEED STEEET, AgHBTJRTON. J~) EST accommodation and attention for >> Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. "Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse Clipping done. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 j. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS 1 AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUTEE OF ME A T AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BAELEY, & PEAS, Dn Trucks Asliburton or Country Stations. Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188 Wanted Known. QECOND TO NONE Water Eace Cleaner IO can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Kace, according to order. F. W. PAGE, 124 ; Cherfcs6y. mHEEEhas been a lot of CURIOSITY evinced about the EAEL that has been in I ' Ashburton the last few days, and these are a few of the questions one is heard ask. Who is this Earl? What's this Earl? Have you seen it? Is it a Bike? IsitaCart? Well, to satisfy this thirst for knowledge, HP ITT? T? A m»T at present staying at MOEEOW, BASSETT and C«. is a new up-to-date BICYCLE, Guaranteed, Fitted with Dunlop's Best Multiflex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and Bell. Price :—£lo Cash, M. PRIEST, Manager £5 REWARD. nnHE above sum, more or less, according JL to circumstances, will be the gain of any person or persons who, in the want of any requirements in either the Cabinet making or Upholstery lines, will pay a visit to Moeiabty Beos. establishment, opposite C. Baker's, Wakanui Eoad. NOTICE. | A NY person or persons found trespassing on the Eiversdale Estate in pursuit of game i or otherwise will be prosecuted. 5307 W. S. STEANGE. MRS J. LLOYD, I MUSIC SELLEE, &c. "OEGISTEEED 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 doe 3 not fail in any point. Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. TANCEED STEEET, Next Hall, Her- i balist. : | Have You Heard the Latest? ""C7"OU can obtain in any quantities, from 1 cwt. to a ton, WESTPOET, "(■ NEWCASTLE, ) Coal always and j on hand. MOUNT SOMEES ( WESTPOET and NEWCASTLE SLACK also FIREWOOD, In Stock at i Argyle Bros. Havelock Street. CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd. Antigua Street, Christchurch. /^ELEBEATED SPARKLING ALES \_S AND STOUT, Foett Peize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134,



' BUSINESS NOTICES. . , c . • The Clothing In Havelock St.. The place you ALCORN'S *" ** ' , the Fitu Brand hear so much Drapery) & about TTnnap , , llouse< Clothing from. News of the Sale too Good not to Tell White Kaiapoi Blankets are selling quickly quickly at 14s 6d, 19s 6d, and 23s 6d. They are good blankets for the cold weather at low prices. _ —The following Sale Prices will also repay inspection —-—- MEN'S Kaiapoi Tweed Suits 22s fid, 27s 6d, 35s fid, Men's Flannel Undershirts 2s lid. Wool Eibbed Pants 3s 9d, Men's Heavy Wollen Eibbed Sox 9d per pair LADIES' Fashionable Jackets 8s 6d, 10s 6d and 21s 6d, Ladies' Tailor Made Costumes 21s 6d, 27s 6d, 32s 6d. Ladies' Millinery trimmed free of charge. All Shapes and Trimmings about half price. Ladies' Aprons from lOd each. Over 40 patterns in Blousing Flannelettes from 6d a yard. See these beautiful goods 1 • RARDLEY BROS., Plumbers, Ironmongers, and Tinsmiths Our Season's Stock of GUNS, CABTEIDGES, AND GUN FITTINGS Is to Hand; and Our GUNSMITHING-, ENGINEERING, and BEAZING DEPAETMENT 18 in the hands of a Certificated Engineer, therefore all work will be carried out on latest scientific lines, and guaranteed. We hold a large stock of Windmills, Tanks, Baths,. Force and Lift Pumps, Sinks, ' J Lavatory Basins, High Pressure Boilers, etc., and make Hot and Cold Water and I Sanitary Work a Specialty ' Spouting, Ridging, and all classes of Tin and Iron Goods Manufactured. Pipe Wells Driven, Pumps, Hydraulic Earns, Windmills and Water Wheels fixed and supplied. A Staff of Competent Workmen always available for all classes of Plumbing work in , any part of the county. HARDLEY BROS., It« Plumbers and Sanitary Engineers, Easfc Street. ANOTHER PAYMENT SHORTLY DUB BY US TO M R T U EN.E R... WE ADMIT WE AEE IN THE PAN BUT WE] AEE NOT YET IN THE FIRE Hurry along with your Investments and secure the Dividends I we are paying in value at our : I ■ CLEARANCE SALE. MITCHELL & TURNER, PAINTING, GLAZING, HOUSE DECORATING, SIGN-WRITING. WH. COLLINS'AKD ;CO., Painters, East; Street, Ashburton," are making a • Specialty of their Painting, Glazing, House Decorating, Papering, Graining, and Sign-writing Department. Every effort is being made to keep up to date in every respect, and the Prices are Eight. Competent workmen only are (employed, and prices and any information can be had for the asking; SEWING MACHINES, —o— I am sole Agent for the celebrated " DAVEY " Machines for Ashburton County. They are the cheapest and best in the market. I challenge all competitors—as regards price and working.—l 2 months' guarantee with each machine HAND Machines .£3 10s; Treadle machines .£6 10s, [£7, £1 10s, J6B, £8 10s. All these machines have latest improvements up-to-date. ALSO, I call attention to my large stock of. Farming and Carpenter's' Tools—including Spades, Forks, Martin's and other Gorse Knives —Garden Rakes, Hoes, Etc. All at Bedrock Prices G. MEDDINS, The People's'lronmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. U IS I) R I IjL & GO'S. GENUINE SALE BEGINS ON SATURDAY, 19TH. See our Windows and Sale Prices for Fancy Goods and Furniture. , : Hundreds of Vases at Half Price. Oilcloth, 2 yards wide, usual price 2s 9d, now 2s 3d Linoleum, 2 yards wid6, usual price 5s 6d now 4s 9d And in all widths at reduced prices. HEARTH EUGS. 2s 3d now Is 9d, 10s 6d reduced to 9s 3d, 21s now 18s 3s 6d „ 3s 16s 6d „ 14s . 25s  21s 6s Gd „ 5s 9d, 18s 6d „ 15s 6d ■ (We have just bought a big Job Lot of Art Serge for Curtains, etc) Usual Price 3s, sale price is gd per yard. Drawing Room Suites in rich Tapestry and Plush. Usual price £10 - do. .£lO 10s do. £13 ' Sale Price .£7 10s do. £9 do. £11 10s Dining Room Suites in Leather. Usual Price -£9 do. .£l4 Sale Price .£8 10s do. £11 15s Full sized Iron Bedsteads 45s now 40s, full sized Brass Rail Bedsteads 55s now 47s 6d, Also Bedstead, complete with best Wire Mattress, good top Mattress, Bolster and two Pillows .£3 s9s 6d. CHAIRS OF ALL KINDS REDUCED TO SALE PRICES. PLEASE NOTE.—We are Manufacturers with 20 years experience, also direct Importers. We buy as cheap as any House in New Zealand and sell as cheap or cheaper, as Q Ur expenses are light ftnd we underbtand the work ourselves. Now remember the 19th For Undrill & Cos Great Sale.



, BUSINESS NOTICES. ! london~butohery" TANCEED STEEET. HAVING taken over the Business of the late Sam. E. Burnard, as from Ist July, instant, I beg to inform all my Friends, and Customers of the late Pro prietor, that I will carry on the Butchery Business in above Premises, and trust the support extended to me in the past will be continued. Quality and punctuality guaranteed. Families waited on Daily. W. H. EOBINSON 7 29 TO SHEEPOWNERS. GOOD PRICES ASSURED. HMATSON AND Co., beg to inform • holders of Sheep and Lambs that should they be looking for a Market and i decide to try Addington, that they will be I 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 dt exchange in 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 in selling no less than SIX good-sized Properties south of Bangi tata. They are always willing to receive particulars through any local Agent, and to work in conjunction with them, which must be to the benefit of the owner. They ad vertise all Properties in their Quarterly Eeview, which is circulated throughout the world. They advertise likely Properties in their regular column, free of cost to Owners, and other charges are on the lowest scale. If you have a place for sale, avail yourself of their services. It coets 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, Insure your life in the 1 Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,000000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, ■, Most Stringent Keserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe. ■Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. " . 6_23 I a.. Mosiessy, "OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. iiHB *ti c) w <a G> V^Hjß *** *& bo ® WM. SPAEEOW, Corner of East and Moore Streets. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BUENETT STEEET, ASHBUETON. (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc, Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. ffIET the Bapid Lighting Shirt Gloss I. Try the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Try the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers. WANTED, AGENTS. Wanted—Agents. fiC\ TO take down orders on a New 3d4i Article, suitable, agreeable, and use ful to all (work permanently or in spare time.) Agents wanted in every district and colony. Enclose envelope for particu lars. Address:' Wanted, Box976,Sydney,N.S.W. 6 304 I SAT Friend: Where is the best shop to buy a pair of-: Boots ? Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get good value at Mellor's. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. TIME and Tide Wait for No Man.—The date of another payment to Me Tub neb, on account of the Stock taken over from him, is getting very close. The bigger the parcel you buy at our Cleaning up Sale, the more money you save and the more you help us.—Mitchell and Tubneb WANTED—Farmers and Employers requiring Married Couples^ Plough-1 men, Grooms, Gardeners, Shepherds, Dairy Hands; also Hotel Servants, to apply to McDonald, Manchester Street, Christ church, v All orders promptly attended to. Miss Conway supplies female servants. 210 TEY the Eapid Shirt Gloss, it will save you time, money, and worry. It will make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. THE Eapid Lightning Shirfc 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.



BUSINESS NOTICES. WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Postcard or Telegram to Storey's I Ternnnue, Hotel (opposite Christchurch I itialway fatation.) F. W. MILLWAEdT ... Licensee. rjTIHIS popular hotel is now under new JL management as above, and offers special inducen?eat to families and visitors desiring the comforts of a home in Christ church. Tho building is of brick and stone, and the rooms are lofty and spacious. Night and day porters in attendance. Speight's Prize Ales on Draught. All Telegrams and Letters receive prompt attention. Telephone 795. Terms 8s per day j £2 2s per week. 7 230 The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter-/ bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVEEY description of Merchandise and Farmers' Kequisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. Amongst others we have the following properties for Sale by Private Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres "■3#5K z' SJ-^"-** Hackthorne ... 2440 Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Eangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ Hinds ... 1600 „ j Coldstream ... 500 Coldstream ... 350 ,) Ealing ... 595 Western 1 eld ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 ', Springburn ... 4.95 n T. F. GIBSON, Manager \\ * ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan , * v Drill; guaranteed m good order low price. Par particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot. WANTED to sell, second-hand Lad/g Bicycle, good as new, very little used; must be sold. For particulars apply W. Storyer, Bicycle Importer. WANTE D to sell, second-hand Colonial Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy terms; guaranteed in good working order. For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer, Implement Agent. TTlf ANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grate; VV a bargain.~W. Stonyer, Tancred btreet. npHE Genuine Silent Primus Cooking. _H_ Stove 14s 6d, uses ordinary kerosene • also Primus Hot Plate 17s 6d, and Primus Iron Heater, 33 6d.—Caksoj* & Co. J L.HIGGS Painter, Glazier, Paperhanger, and Sign writer Wall Paper, Scrim, Oils, Paints, Glass, etc., in Stock. TT AVING taken over the Picture Pram- O ing Plant and Stock of Mr, J". Wright I am now prepared to receive orders for Picture Framing at lowest prices. ♦J. L IIIGGS, Tancred Street. LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.C.S.M. Certificated and Registered Teacher. STUDENTS' prepared for any Musical Examination held in New Zealand, All branches of Music taught. Candidates presented at Examinations, 137; average marks gained, 94 per cent. BAKER BROS. Complete ITtiriiifiritkiiijg.; UT* I> WKTAKERrt. FOE WATCHES, ' CLOCKS*, • " JEWELLEEY, SILVEE AND ELECTEO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO a. jEssoN, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty.—- Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. GENTLEiM. Try Our CHESTERFIELDS g CO Or 'I'liree-quarter Overcoats. ° m.<}iy€>JSAT.J> «b CO. Tailobs THOMAS LINTERN. BEGS to announce that he has takes over the ALFOED FOEEST HOTEL, And will be glad to see old Friends and Visitors. Only best Brands of Wines, Ales, and Spirits stocked. Good Table. Good attendance.