CABLE NEWS.

United Pre-s Association— By Electric Telegraph —Copyright.

Irish, Judge and Jury. London, October 14 Judge Curran, delivering his charga at the opening of the Mulling&r sessions, ox pressed his regret that boycotting had be gun ia West Meath. The grand jury hand ed in a protest against coercion. Judge Curran challenged auy jurors to say they were coerced. There was no response, and; Judge Curran thereupon tore the reso-'j lution to fragments, exclaiming :—" There's your precious resolution." He then dis charged the jury, China and the Powers. i Pekin, Oct. 15 I Petroleum, coal, aud iron concessions, j covering sixteen counties in the Szechuan I province, have been granted to separate I English and French companies. Venezuelan Affairs. New Yokk, Oct. 15 The Government of Venezuela, fearing a ni"ht attack on Caracas, transferred their headquarters to Lotesques. Conflicting repoits have been received of the result of a two days' battle at La Victoria, between Generals Castro and Matos. A Statement Eefuted. The manager of the Commercial Pacific Cable Company states that so far as the Company is concerned, the statement that it intended to lay a cable from Honolulu to Fanning Island is untrue.

Stud Sheep for New Zealand. London, October 15. Mr Devenport, of (Jhristchurch, is slap ping by the Ruapehu 111 stud sheep, two prize bulls, some purchased from the King's farms. A Language Difficulty- Vienna, October 15 Mr Koerber, President of the Council submitted to the German and Czech parties in Bohemia and Moravia, a scheme intended to settle the language difficulty. Both parties are dissatisfied, the Czechs de daring it not worth discussion. Loans to Boers. Capetown, Oct. 15 Mr Lawley, Lieutenant-Governor of the Transvaal, is granting the burghers loans of £200 for the purpose of restocking their farms. A Russian Squadron for .the Pacific. St Petersburg Oct. 15 The newspaper " Novoe Vreuiya," states that two battleships, four cruisers, and eight torpedo vessels, all of modern con struction, under Baron Schtikolverg, will shortly leave Kroastadt to cruise in the Pacific, with a view of exhibiting Russia^ naval strength. The Drought- Sydney, Oct. 15. As an indication of the effects of the drought, the whole of the fodder offering , at yesterday's forage sales was imported. It is many year 3 since local fodder was so scarce. Eastern Extension Cable Co. Melbourne, Oct. .14 The Federal Postal authorities are pro viding the Eastern Extension Company with a special line for forwarding their messages between Adelaide and Sydney. The South Australian Harvest Adelaide, Oct. 15 In the Assembly, when discussing the Estimates, the Treasurer said he thought a five-bushel harvest would be a liberal esti mate. Ths Stsamar Balmain. * Sydney, Oct 15. The Government has appointed a Royal Commission to enquire into the condition of the steamer Balmain prior to her voyage to New Zealand. Sir E Barton. Sir E. Barton was welcomed by a repre sentative gathering! in the Town Hall. The speeches were congratulatory on the results of his mission to England.

The Victorian Parliament.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy rig ht. Melbourne, Oct. 15 1 The Governor's speech will reii crate the economic and constitutional reform pro i gramme upon which tho Government fought the elections. The speech will pro mise a reduction of Ministers and members of both Houses, the widening of the fran chise, and tho extension of the Factories Act, while it will also foreshadow the rais ing of a ioau. The Governor opened Parliament. His Speech, as forecasted, considered that necessary expenditure should be confined to the narrowest limits consistent with efficiency. Urgent necessity had arisen to , prevent the year closing with a serious deficit. In order to do this, Biila would be prepared to effect the foreshadowed re trenchment, and raise further revenue by widening the basis of the income tax and probate duties. It was proposed to raise a loan for public works. The first measure considered will be the Re-enactment of the Factories Act.

Sporting.

VICTORIA AMATEUR TURF CLUB.

Melbourne, Oct 15 The Caulfield Meeting was continued to-day. Kesults :— Moonga. Handicap—Curfew Bode 1, in sect 2, Irvvell 3. Betting-3 to I against Curfew Belle. Won by a head. Time -2.9. Lola Jumpers' Flat Back-Victor 1, King Pin 2,, Alsop 3. netting—s to 1 against Victor. Mona Nursery Handicap—Lady Lat tice 1, Sagmore2, Praleen 3. Betting 2 to 1 against Velos, 15 to 1 Lady Lettice. Time—sosecs. , Australian Hunters' Cup—Synnga 1, Black Sea 2, Norval 3. Betting-4 to 1 Norval, 7 to 1 Syria ga. . Eclipse Stakes-Wakeful 1, Air Motor 2, Footbolt 3. Betting-3 to lon Wakeful. Time—2.26. _ . , _, Coongt Handicap Vanity Fair 1, Free States 2, Progredior 3. Betting—6 to 1 against Vanity Fair. Time—2.22|.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Robert Bell, at his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur. ton. THURSDAY, Ootober 16, 1902,



BUSINESS NOTICES.. j OUR FIRST CONSIGNMENTS I OF SPUING : : : : GOODS| Are Now Being Opened j —:O:— QIOMETHING new in ev,ery department, our Prints being especially attractive. 2000 Yards at 4|d per yard, and warranted fast colors One Shilling in the Pound Discount allowed on all Cash Purchases ASHBUETON DRAPERY CO MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &C. TT>EGISTEEED 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, j Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next Hall. Her balist. COALS! COALS! COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. mHIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every JL Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMESS COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gap, 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. Where Do You Live? nHKREE-QUAUTERS of your time in j JL your Hoots of course. At present we are showing the best j Guinea's Worth , Of Foot Comfort for Men ever seen in Ashburton? This is a proposition worth considering K&.VO a look at our show windows. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STOR V, \ Burnett Street. Ladies turn next weak. We've something very special for them. NOTICE Fish! Pish! Fish! TO ANGLERS AND ALL IN I'ERESTED. OUR New Season's Stock of Fishing Goods just to hand ex s.s. " Whaka tane " from London. Rods, Beels, Minnows, Traces, Casts, Flies. Gut, Minnow Trace and Worm Boxes, Waders, etc, etc. Being direct importers from the manu facturers, quality and prices cannot be beaten. Our prices defy competition. Goods at Dunedin or Christchurch prices. We ask you to ascertain our prices before pur chasing elsewhere. HARDLEY BROS. IMPORTERS & MANUFACTURERS, Ashburton. Orders by post promptly attended to. TO Those about to marry, and to those 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 r.^o for oka <sb#O FOR cStOt/e JUST arrived—Case Sample Clothirjg, contains Men's and Boys' Suits, TrouserS and Knickers, Vests, Shirts, etc. Bought at 15s in the £, for immediate sale. Single article at wholesale price. AH plain figures. W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper and Clothier. "OEMNANTS and odd lines to be cleared Jk\j Cheap to make room for new goods. W. H. PEARCE, Draper. Corner Burnett and East Streets. LOVELY Laces 4|d and 6fd. Lot trimmed Aprons (soiled) from Is 4d Hem stichod Handkerchiefs 6 for Is. W. 11. PEAHCE Cash Draper & Clothier. " hTjTflowerT Hairdresser and Tobacconist, EAST STREET. A CHOICE Assortment of G.8.D., Loewe, and other makes of Pipes in stock. Cigarette Holders, Pouches, Pocket Knives, Hair Brushes and Comb 3, in endless varieties. Slazenger's Tennis Balls and Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15 for 6d. ' „, Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. g. A, FLOWER, (late F Clark's) . Tobacconist.



©one so Quietly. —»•..**■• —« LIKE A RAY OF SUNSHINE TO MANY A HOME. It comes like a ray of sunshine, Makes the old folks happy, Makes the young folk joyful, Takes the load off the back, It's all done so quietly, No fuss about ifc. What is it ? Why, Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. The little kidney wonder workers. Read what a citizen says : — Mrs T. Gibson, Moore Street, this town, i stages :—" I have been subject to pains in the back for some time, and lately I have used Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for this ailment. They have proved very good iudeed. Sufferers from this form of com plaint cannot underestimate the value of this medicine for such troubles. In fact, I lost the pains soon after I began to take the pills, and I bad been troubled a good i deal at that time. I obtained them at the Ashburton Drug Company in East Street. I Success has brought up many imitations of Doan's Pills, but there is nothing just as good as the remedy which helped Mrs Gibson, therefore be sure you get the same medicine. ! Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 3s per box I (six boxes 163 6d), or will be posted on receipt of price by the proprietors, Foster, i McCleunau Co., 76 Pitt Street, Sydney, [ N.S.W. ! But be sure they are Doan's.



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IMPURE BLOOD AND LIVER TROUBLE Another Gas© in Dunedin. The Case of Mr. T. KING. {By a Dunedin Reporter.) At a well-appointed shop in Main road, South Dunedin, a special repre sentative interviewed Mr. Thomas King, who carries on a boot-making business at the place mentioned. Mr. King made the following remarks :— . ■ "> t " Some years ago my blood was in a frightfully bad state. About forty or fifty boils came out on my arms and hands, and you can still see the marks of some that broke out on my wrists. Of course I did not have them all at once, but they came on© after another with such persistency that I commenced to think I was never going to get rid of them. The burning, aching agony of those boils made me very bad-tempered. Some days I could not work for the pain I was in, and evem when I was taking a spell I always felt discontented and irritable. Afc the same time I suf fered greatly with my liver, a general depression of spirits coming over me, and I looked on the black c* le of every thing. The food I ate neither sustained nor nourished me. It merely lay in my stomach in an undigested state, and the wind that came from the process of fer mentation which was going on inside caused me a lot of cramping pains and obstinate fits of belching. ' A dirty yel low colour appeared in my skin, toge ther with a drowsy look in my eyes, which were very weak, with flitting specks before them. © Another accom paniment of my disordered condition was a strangling sensation in my throat, a trouble which immediately followed the conclusion of my meals. I can ac count for this by haying a weighty feel ing in my chest, as if I had swallowed a picoo of bread which had turned to stone. Another hurtful symptom was a miserable aching pain across my brow; and, besides, I had sharp, stabbing tor :ures situated midway between my shoulders, with similarly aggravating pains in my side. The unpalatable taste in my mouth was enough to make me sick, indeed, I often thought I would retch my heart up. My tongue, too, was none too clean. I believe that Icr.g-continued inaction of my bowels had a great deal to da with both ray blood and my liver being out of order." " Could you not rectify such a small matter as that P" _ © " I could get nothing to restore re gularity in that respect. Several kinds of pills and medicines were tried, but they only had very violent and painful effects for a time, a»d left me in. a worse fix than ever. I was greatly ener vated and distressed by the loss of sleep. After being awake nearly all night I fe'.t too fatigued and weak to< raise my hammer, and when I did work I can assure you it was greatly against my will, as I had neither energy nor in clination for it. My nervous system was so upset that I could scarcely drive a nail straight, and I trembled all over very often without any reason. My prospects of getting well looked very blue, for my appetite died out alto gether, and the flesh rapidly fell away. I am sure I was a pitiable object to my customers as they came in and out of my shop, and as the boils continued to appear the most of my friends thought they were incurable. As all the medi cines I had drank had no beneficial effect I lost heart and let things go anyhow. I thought it better ;to submit to the inevitable than worry myself to death." 3 " Did you discontinue the use of medi cine, Mr. King?" Q " Yes, when I found they were use less. I had thrown too' much money away already. Then I was persuaded to try something else. A friend said: 'Clements Tonic 13 the best medicine going. You ought to try it.' Sure enough I bought a couple of bottles, and I commenced to feel livelier. The nervous twitchings and indiges tion trouble ceased, and I was able to eat and sleep well. My_ blood was purified by Clements Tonic, the boils disappeared, and my internal pr< gans acted regularly. Strength gradu ally returned, and after a course ot Clements Tonic I was perfectly sound." "I hope I may report your remarks?" " You may publish them in any way you like." STATUTORY DECLARATION. 3, Thomas King, of Main-road, South Dunedln, ,n the Colony ot New Zealand, do solemnly and sinoerely declare that I have carefully read the annexed document, consisting of tm folios and consecutively numbered from one t(. two, and that it contains and is a true and faith, jnl account of my illness and cure by Clements Tonic, and also contains my full permission to publish la any way my statements—which I give voluntarily, without receiving 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, 1P82," <=~^- Declared at Dunedin this second day of January, One thousand nine hundred and one, before me, ' WM, WARDROP, J.P, j



BUSINESS NOTICES. Everybody and Everybody's Family WHO have tried SURATURA TEA ging its praises, and will walk along way to get ifc. Everything about this Tea is good, and that is why everybody likes SIIItAT UR A" T£ A . It is a different kind of tea to other teas It is rich, strong, delicious, with a bouquet distinctly its own. Suratura is pure, honest Ceylou Tea, and is guaranteed not blended with Indian, China, or any cheap or inferior teas. Retail Prices — Suratura A quality —Is 8d per lb Suratura B quality—ls Helper lb Suratura D quality—2s 2d per lb Suratura X quality—2s 6d per lb SOLD BY ALL STOREKEEPERS. Great Boot Sale, THOMAS YOUNG



WISHES to Thank his numerous Friends and the Public for their patronage for the last twelve months, and informs them that he has secured the old standing business carried on by Mr Nokes, in East Street, which he will have possession of by 18th October. To obviate the expense of removal, all Boots will be sold for one month at a reduction of two shillings in the pound. Sale commences Saturday next, October 11th. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop, WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (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. Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICEg : _____ j FTJRIITUEE SALE. TN CONSEQUENCE, QF OUR RECENT LOSS BY FIRE W E WANTMONE V,-— bo have determined to sell the whole of our large stocks of Household Furnishings at great reductions, (Regardless of Cost.) A nmnl er of slightly damaged articles at your own price. 'l"""""1 ■"""ll ' "m Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom Sets, Jugs, Vase?, Orna « -i mentis, Etc., (almost given away.) and Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Bugs, ;Mats, Bedsteads, Bed ding, Chairs, Drawing Eoom and Dining Eoom Suites, Glassware. Couches, etc., all reduced. X—— (In fact, no reasonable offer will be refused.) A lot of Bamboo Polea and Blind Boilers at Half Price. X T. H. UNDRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Etc.. Tancred Street. Old premises next Building Society Office, and at new Hall, next Claridge's Stable?. FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Beautiful Model Hats and Bonnets, from London and Paris, Greatly admired by delighted purchasers. Ladies' Eton and Russian Jackets. Lovely Silk Mantles beautifully trimmed. Charming Silk Blouses Silk Underskirts —all shades. Lace Collarettes—very stylish. Silk and Kid Gloves—all sizes and makes Corsets, C B and P.D. just opened. Dress Muslin and Wool Fabrics, the latest styles Also Prints and Mercuise Satin New Goods of all kinds just opened, ex Paparoa. Requirements for Dressmaking and Millinery be placed early, as the orders are pouring in. Appointed Sole Agent for the sale of Model Patterns and the "New Idea" Journal, to whom all subscriptions may be paid. Support Local Industry. ' Opening a large assortment of Ashburton Tweeds and Blankets _______ 'V' , AN D \l E W OR R. WOOL, WOOL WOOL. I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, either in Ashburton, Christchurch, Tiinaru, or for Shipment. ' j This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been fixed as under, tiz :— CHRISTCHURCH— TIMARU— NOVEMBER 20th, 1902. DECEMBER 3rd, 1902 DECEMBER 11th, 1902. JANUARY 13th, 1903 JANUARY 16th, 1903. FEBRUARY 19th, 1903, FEBRUARY 25th, 1903 I shall be represented both at Christchurch and Timaru. WOOL FOR CHRISTCHURCH to be consigned—MATSON AND CO., Addington, account D. Thomas. WOOL FOR TIMARU to be consigned—N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Company's Siding, Timaru, account D. Thomas. Wool Packs, and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Market Eates, DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. : P U ITE~ SITE" I> S . : I HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plant south of the Line, and I now ask Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am prepared to Clean for Farmers any description of SEEDS OR GRAIN, And will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply BEST RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BEST CLOVERS, (dressed by own machines), the purity of which must be seen, to be appreciated. Also—-HURST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil, etc. I). THOMAS, ■ ASHBURTQN, SEPTEMBER 1902, Its time for Spring Dresses IWITCI_[-3______ 8s TURNER , Have added new laurels to their prestige by the DISTINGUISHED STYLE ID BEAUTY Of their Importations for this Season. And confidently Invite Inspection.



BUSINESS NOTICES. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter- \ bury, Ltd. ' Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVERT description of Merchandise and Farmers' Requisites 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 Mayfield ... 872 acres, leasehold Mayfield .., 967 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Rangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 „' Ealing ... 595 „ Westerfield ... 336 „ 4 Springburn , 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON Manager The Poultry Industry. INDIAN Game and Dorking Cross, pro nounced by the Government Expert the best for the London Market. Indian Game Cockerels and Dorking Hens (pure bred) For Sale. H. G. BERRYMAN, 8 97 Ashburton BAKER BROS. Complete F'urnlslJlMfr* UNDS KTaKKBS, Wanted Known. fTIO all who intend Purchasing a New Bicycle, that you will consult your interests by Inspecting Our Latest models, 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, East Street. -- FOR 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. ——oDfl»WU«—— Yes, it's a Lot. ■OUT that is the number of McCORMICK Machines Built and Sold in 1901. It means that the works turned out last yjear over Two Machines a Minute, For 300 Days, working io hours a day. JUST THINK IT OVER. One Machine in 1.831: 362,000 in 1901. They are turning out 3 complete Machines a minute this year. Are you going to haye one of them ? Guess you ought! They are the Best. Write or call for new 1902;CAT-A-LOG. Morrow, Bassett AND CO., Wills Street, Ashburton. M. PRIEST, Manager. H. ITIcSHERRY, TJARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street, Money to lend on freehold security. Don't Forget ! rr O Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order ' your Coal and Firewood, WESTPORT, ") Newcastle, I Coal always aijd \ on hand. MOUNT SOMERS } Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,000*000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe; Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. Smoke New Venus



STUD NOTICES TO STAND THIS SEASON at Kolburn Lodge, and Travel the District, THK THOROrGHBBED STALLION, PO.RMOS AN By St. Leger—Forme, by Nordenfexdt— Forao, by Sterling worth—Pulchra (imp.) FORMOSAN is a chestnut horse, foaled in 1897. He is a full brother to the excel lent performer Cruoiform, and has himself been successful when racing, winning the C.J.C. Champagne Stakes, the North Island Challenge Stakes (beating Advance), and other good races. For particulars, apply to- MAX FRIEDLANDER, Ashburton; or HARRY THOMPSON, 274 Eelburn Lodge, Tinwald. TO TRAVEL in the Hinds and May field Districts, The Clydesdale Stallion, GLENWYE For terms and particulars, apply to T. DRENNAN, 9 215 Groom in charge. rpO* Travel this Season in the Ashburton JL District, the well-known Trotting Stallion, BERLIN MAC, (By JJerlin —dam Quicksilver mare). Terms—£2 10s season, payable January 1903 ; J>3 10s guarantee, payable—£l Is on January Ist, 1903, balance when mara proves in foal; groomage fee ss, payable at first service. For further particulars apply to T. LESTER, 9 322 South East Belt, Ashburton. TO TRAVEL 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, Riccarton. TO TRAVEL the Ashburton, Wakanui and Longbeach Districts. The "Fell-known Trotting Stallion, TORONTO, (By Texas—Twilight.) TORONTO 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 wiU 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 ASHBURTON DISTRICT. npHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION WARRINGTON, 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. BROWN, 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 Ashburton on Saturdays, the Clydesdale Stallion LORD CLYDE, By The Conqueror—dam Jess by Sir Colin. For terms and particulars, apply to 9 249 A. FORSYTH, Elgin. TO Stand at Winslow This Season, and Travel the Lowcliffe, Hinds, Tinwald, Mayfield, and Mount Somers Districts, The Thoroughbred Stallion, Marquis of Zetland, (Perkin Warbeck ll.—Reverie). Bred by Mr E. Gates, at Grove Farm. MARQUIS 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; half-guarantee, .£4 4s; groomage fee ss. For further particulars, apply to 9 247 R. BURNETT, Winslow. THE AMERICAN ■YTITILL TRAVEL the Methven, Alford IT Forest, and Mount Somers Dis tricts this season. His pedigree is so well known, and his stock have turned out so well, that it is unnecessary to enlarge upon either. His stock can be seen in various parts of the country. Terms—#3 10s, guarantee; .£2 10s the season, payable at first service. A. McFARLANE, , 9 150 Springburn. TO TRAVEL in the Methven, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Mayfield and Surrounding Districts, The Draught Stallion, GLENORCHY, (By Middlerigg Prince—Jess). GLENORCHY is a black horse, with white face, 4 years old. He is exceedingly well put together, has grand bone and good feet, and for getting active farm horses could not be beaten- Terms. —Season, £2 10s; Guarantee, 4*3 10s; groomage fee, ss, Two or more mares as per agreement. Also to Stand at Sawmills, Staveley,-- The Light Draught Stallion, LAKEWOOD, (By Lord Salisbury—Quicksilver mare). LAKEWOOD is a rich bay horse, 7 years old. He is as sound as a bell, hard as nails, and is leaving grand stock, suitable for tramway work, etc. Terms.—Season .£2 10s, Guarantee .£3 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. | \\J ANTED everyone to know that Jas \ VV Mellor is opening up his new ( stock of American Boots. They are tip-top j Goods and well worth a trial. j



BUSINESS NOTICES. SPRING Wanted to Buy, In any quantity, QECOND-HAND FUBNITUBE. Homes visited and estimates given. All business strictly private and confidential Apply by lotter or otherwise to GEORGE SMITH, FURNITURE. DEALER, 0 90 Arcade Building. Only this season's Tweeds sold. Jiff ri jfk U T A3 O fi £i £\ rallll <fe ill. TAILORS. B= Advance Ashfourton. Interesting to Every Inhabitant. nniME will tell is an old saying, and the JL residents of Ashburton have at last, and profitably to themselves, realised the fact that Moeiaety Bros., Tanered Street, are the best and cheapest cabinetmakers, etc. For best workmanship and lowest! prices they defy competition.. VARICOSE VEINS CUBED. Plantekoa Again Victorious rpHE Ointment this time, but the same X result—completely cured. The re markable healing properties of theie wonderful plants that form the baiii of this modern remedy are felt just the same whether applied externally in the form 08 the Ointment and Soap, or taken internally in the form of Plantekoa. To use an everyday expression, "I never saw any thing like it." Read this letter :— Holly-road, St. Albans, Chrietehureh, Ist October, 1902. Dear Sirs,—l wish to testify to the bene fit I have received by using your Plantekoa Ointment. For months I have suffered with VARICOSE VEINS (BROKEN), and have tried many remedies, but without success. 1 got two tins of your Plantekoa Ointment, and have not had occasion to use it all, as I am pleased to say I am now COMPLE f ELY CURED, thanks to Plantekoa. I cannot speak too highly in praise of this wonderful remedy, and have recommended it to my friends. [ Publish this note so that other sufferers may be benefited. Yours very trmly, ANNIE WOOD^HAM. Ask your Chemist or Grocer for it. Take no substitute. Remember the Name, and i remember it CURES. J. JACKSON, EastSt, Agent. HALMA'S STUDIO, 1 . ■ SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. Tj^Oß Portraiture, I Landscape, And Enlargements. MODERATE CHARGES. CHARLES BEECH, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. MY TEA ROOM is centrally situated and Hot Pies can be had at any time. Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Small goods a specialty. Try Montgomerie's Malt Digestive Bread-Bermaline. 8 209 I SAY 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. nnHE Rapid Lightning fehirt Gloss—the I 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. I Sold by all the leading grocers. WHY do we sell as many Boots as all the rest of the shops put together ? The answer is simple. We sell nothing but the Best of Goods, and our prices are by far the Cheapest.—Mellor's, Tancred street. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. HAVE you tried MEM.oßk.new Ameri can boots they arel simply wonderful, there is nothing to equal them in Ashbur ton' 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, must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonybb. JUST landed as '• Delphic " and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class: English \ China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchuroh prices.— Cabson and Co WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great I novelty ' __ KEEPING step with the pace of progress. We are not waiting for I the unearned increment, Quite willing to 1 earn it ourselves. That is why we try to. serve you well, so that we may serve you again, —*- Mitchell and Tobneßj The Drapers, PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. 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. Mellqr's Zealandia Boot Store. Tj^HE up-to-date Boot Shop, Mellor's \ Zealandia Boot Store. This season's goods are magnificent, and well worth a trial. __ „_ TRY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will saye you time, money, and worry. It wil* make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. ANTED -Poultry for Export in any quantities.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. ' "" ETERY Woman likes to know what is to be worn for Spring, even though unready to purchase. A stroll through our warehouse just now is an inexpensive pleasure, and at the same time a. liberal education.—Mitchell and Tubneb, The Drapers. _^_ _ ■\ j AXE no mistake, Mellob's the shop iVr where you__get real good value, thousands of pairs to pick from.