CABLE NEWS.

United Pres« Aspcia^tiwr-By Eletetlid **? ' ' Telegraph—Copyright. j

Colonel Lynch i London, Dec 9. j Botha caused his card to be left with ex- Colonel Arthur Lynch, at Brixton G-aol, with a message of sympathy aud good wishes. Countess of Dudley's Health. ! The Countess of Dudley, wife of the Lord- Lieutenant of Ireland, has undergons a suc cessful operation for a sudden affliction of appendicitis. Universal expression of warm sympathy with her ladyship's condi tion were made in Ireland, and the King askod to be informed daily of bar progress An Australian Authoress. Many newspapers very favourably review Louise Black's book, "An Australian Girl in London," Ths Union Steam Shipping Company. Stdnbt, Deo. 10 He James Mills, general manager of the Uni'>n Company, enturfrrined the •ielagabes at the Ship Owners' Conference and repre sentatives of all the Australian slapping companies to a luncheon. The Attorney fteneral, Mr Wise, in proposing the toast of the Union Comrmnv, eulogUed it as an institution of which all Australians were p:ond. Bishop Doyle, of Lismore, sup ported Mr Wise's remarks. Pawning its Future In the Assembly Mr Law took his seat in the front Opposition benches. The Bill authorising tho is=?u9 of •£^00<y)00 worth of treasury bills got fch-Migh Committee after being amended to make the currency of the bills five, instead of sa^on, years, aud the rate of interest 4, instend of 5, per ceu!.

I The reckless financing 1 of the Government was severely condemned, and it was charged with pawning i(s future. Burgled Jewellery. Burglars entered the house of Mr Golli 1", ■ a well-known city merchant at Vv roollahr.i, and secured iJoOO worth of jewellery. Manitoban Wheat London experts havo reported favourably ■->n samples of Manitoban w'.ioat grown in New South Wales. H-M.S Dirt H.M.S. Dirt has returned from a cruisj in the Pacific. She. m-ide a complete survey of the harbours and anchorages at Ysabel Island, wliich was recently ac [uired from Germany.

Wreckage! Adelaide, December 10 The captain of a coasting schooner reports that on Sunday, when twelve mile? off Granite Island, he sighted a lot of casks containing flour and meal, bearing a sup posed Dutch trademark. They had ap parently not been long in the water. N"o other wreckage wa3 visible. The captain ! is of opinion that they belonged to a vessel posnbly wrecked on the south side of Kangaroo Island. Steps will be taken to search the coast in the vicinity of the Island. The Keniffs. [ / ... ■. -Brisbane, Dec 10, The Full Court, consisting of the Chief and three other Justices, heard an appeal against the conviction of the Keniffs. Tho grounds of the appeal were that there was no evidence of Doyle's death, and no evi dence that Patrick and James Kenniff acted in concert. The Court upheld the con viction, Justice Real dissenting. He said there was sufficient evidence that Doyle was dead, but no evidence to support tho theory that James took part in the murder unless they accepted tho conjecture that ho would naturally help hi 3 brother. His presence on the scene was involuntary, being nt the time a prisoner in Doyle'is custody.

The Cables and th 9 Common waalth- Melboukne, Doc 10. The provision of (he federal contract to rp.p'ace the existing Wtate agreements on tho Cape cable are practically completed.. an-1 will be submitted to the Cabineb on Friday. The contract will be operative for ten years, two years' notice being required for its termination. The Company will make substantial re ductions in tho Eastern cable rates.

A Maritime Strike Impend ing.

THE CONE 1 ERENCE ABORTIVE. '

Sydney, Dec. 10 Although the official report of the Con ference is"not yet made public, there is no doubt th^t a grea-i strike i 3 impending unless the seamen rotiro from the position their representatives have assumed. It is believed the Conference is quite abortive.

The Others.

Behind every printed testimonial of a cure effected by Dr. Morse's Indian Eoot Pills there are thousands of others un printed. Tens of thousands of men and women have testified to the cure of Scrofula, Sores, Pimples, Boils ntid Blotches, Eczema aud Rheumatism (caused by the blood's impurities) through the usci of this remedy. If the fact that Dr. Morse's Indian Eoot Pills purify the blood were required to be proved in a court of law, and one thousand witnesses were awaiting to testify, justice would havo no use for 997 witnesses of the thousand; it would call two or three rep resentative witnesses, and on their evidence the case would be decided. Those who witness to the blood purifying power of Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills arc reput able, reliable, and responsible people, whose testimony would carry weight in any court of law in the land. It should carry weight with you. It is one of the contradictions of human nature that pecple who believe " that all men are created of one blood " belie their own belief m practice. If John Smith testifies to a cure, little notice is taken of the fact; if Senator somebody is cured of a boil, then the medicine must be all right; yet blood is the same in King and Kaiser, Prince aud Peasant, Senator and Tramp. It is made in the sijme way,, of digested food ; it is circulated by the same mechanism. If an Emperor's blood is im pure he will have boils or some other erup tion, like the commonest of his subjects. The medicine that will purify the blood of somebody, will purify the blood of any body. Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills purify the blood, anybody's blood, everybody's blood. Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills are a positive and permanent cure for biliousness, constipation, indigestion, headaches, sallow comploxion, liver and kidney troublos, piles, pimples, boils and blotches, and for female ailments.

CRICKET.

United Press Association -By Eloctrio Telegraph—Copyright London, Dec. 10 The captains of couniy clubs have agreed upon a desirable increase in the width of wicket 3to nine iucbes, and also adopted MacLaren's proposal, seconded by Jessop, that only three test matches should be played with the Australians, and a week devoted to each. The propositions will be submitted to the Marylebone Committee, and then to a full committee. Sydney, Dec, 10 In tho presence of a large gathering in the Town Hall, the Lord Mayor welcomed the Australian Eleven.

_. .Et^;__^ l.. fi-'^&Mtt ///PHfiH'ABIHB^^^ DECEMBER n, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox for the Proprietor, Robert Bstii, afe his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbux> ton. THURSDAY, December U, 1902,



« B¥S£NESS~&O3HGE&r - SINGER, Mrs Johns to p. Havelook Street, Strawberries & Cream at H. Bairstow's- JUST landed - Nice assortment of Choc olates in handbags, gloves, and other fancy boxes very suitable for Xmas presents, at H. Baibstow's. We do all in our power to meet the requirements of our customers in the dining rooms, both by baying the very best gcods and giving best possible attention. 12 31 H. BATRSTOW. AUGrXIJE Bros. HAVE on Sale at their Yard?, Havelook Street, the best • Coals and Firewood ON THE MARKET. A Trial Solicited. Orders Promptly attended to. WANTED KNOWN. XJASTEURISED Milk, Cream, and Sepa rator Butter from Melroae Dairy, Hamp- Btead, delivered fre3h every day in town. My Dairy is always open for inspection to the public. JOHN OLSEN. H. NcSHERRY, DARRISTER & SOLICITOR, 1> Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. Massey-Hams Bicycles TO THE FRONT AGAIN. AT the Invercargill Sports, held on November 10th, they secured 1, 2, 3 in every evant on the programme. This is the greatest record in the Austra iftaUn Colonies, and was never known .before. j Call and inspeot our latest Models, which 9 are built for strength and" speed. | Bicycle Depot-EAST STREET. \ Agent—J. GORDON. | i NEW ARRIVALS. : % (By the Steamar Rangatira) .-■■? ~\XT® aye Joß* ve^tne nrsfc con* '$ T V signments of Drug 3 and Druggists Iff Wares, carefully selected in London by Mr 13 Cambridge. We are now using all new '*; Druss for dispensing. Entrust us wifch " your physician's prescriptions, wo will dispense them with care and accuracy* using fresh and pure drugs in their com pounding. . , The Popular Vinegar Essenca is again in fun supply, Is 6d for a gallon. SroNGES.—The selection is the largest i; and finest ever shown in Ashburton, prices ranging from la to 28s each. This quality '' a of sponge is always reserved for the Home trade and seldom exported. SrARKt.BT Bottler. — The new deign, or'- double size, with a syphon tap for drawing off small quantities of aerated water, also 5000 Sparklets audoX) packages of fruit ; -S crystals for making delicious fruit drinks. Photographic Oammbas. — The Little Nipper No. 3, quarter plate, latest improve ments, a .really good snapshot Camera, holds 12 plates, 10s. Fob the lUbiks.— Everything is Corona tion. Buy the baby a Coronation Dummy or Soother. Costs 9d. Far the best and lightest yet introduced. > Is For the Fabmeb and Cattle Owner.— * * ' Wo have a useful assortment of instru z,: ments, such as gags and drenching bits for '!'^' giving medicines. Probangs for choking,  noedles for wounds, enemas, etc. Foa the Ladies—(With apologies for placing them last) we shall have, by ss. Waimate, now in port, some of the prettiest novelties to bo found in London in per fumery, brush ware, and articles for the Dressing Table and Bath Boom. dI" * The Ashburton Drug Co., Ltd., J. M. CAMBRIDGE, 12 239 Manager. To the Electors of Asli bnrton. yiiii! Another Man in the field. ) J. L. HIGGB, J} r '■'.'• PAINTER, of Tancred Street, ; "HT AS decided to stand on the Liberal :'_• .platform, and would solicit your support and patronage in all branches of the Painting and Decorating Trade. Pictures Framed. '. Sign-writing a specialty. : i i , '. .'' Cftll and see the latest in PAPERS. H. A. FLOWER, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, j 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 Combs, in endless varieties. Slazenger's Tennis Balls and Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15 for 6d. Hairdressing, Singing, and bhampooing. J (h/a. FLOWER, (late F Clark's Tobacconist. r.MOBIARTY KKOS., #^l ' - :..■■'. _ . I i Oabinetmakefs^Upliolsterers, etc., | TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. [ah &-rsffANTEDKnow^Better valuethan V¥ ever in Boots at Me^ob's Zeaiandia i "Boot Store.



11 IS— lITI LtfM&Mll&jinl And a Debilitated Condition, AND A LASTING CURE. Thß Case of Mr. F. S. E. WARNER. (A Press Inquiry.) The working classes in, New Zealand enjoy many privileges which tend to ele vate the masses and make them both happy and contented. The grievances of empoyer and employee are submitted for consideration to a board of impartial gentlemen appointed to hear and equit ably adjust the difficulties and disputes which are an inevitable souroo or ob struction to the operation of the law of supply and demand, and thus the disastrous folly of going out on strike is obviated. Past experience has taught the workers in all countries that the man who holds the purse also remains in possession of the key of the situation. The uselessness of trying to force capi talists into submission becomes apparent in every instance where the labour mar ket in any particular industry is over stocked. Time and again have misled labourers left their work in order to bring pressure to bear upon their employ ers in the hope of wrongs being recti fied, or concessions granted. The result has generally been that other men have taken their places, and the unfortunate strikers have been left out in the codd. In the earlier days of the history of these colonies sum measures were fre quently effected in safety, "because la bourers of 'all classes were at a high premium, and business usually remained at a standstill till the matters in dis pute were settled. As there is no longer a scarcity of applicants for employment in all spheres of industry, the jurisdic tion of the Conciliation and Arbitration Boards should prove a boon to the work ing public.® Our representative had a most entertaining discussion on this sub ject with Mr. Frederick Stephen Robert Warner, of King-street, Sydenham, Christchurch. who at one time suffered from a severe attack of influenza, and experienced the usual symptoms accom panying; that complaint, such as violent feverish headaches, 'a freqeun^' full pulse, hot, dry skin, pains of the back and limbs, and an incapacity for bodiiy or mental exertion. "Yes " said Mr. Warner, "I 'also went 1 right off my food, victuals of any kind failing to tempt me to eat. At nights I was restless and slept but very indif ferently, a When business time arrived in tho morning I felt disinclined for work, and, in fact, exertion of any de scription became a great nuisance. My complaint left me in 'an extremely de bilitated condition, having deprived me of all vitality. It is very dangerous to suffer a relapse after an attack of in fluenza, but I guarded against that risk by taking a medicine which I have great confidence in. I am sure there is noth ing to equal it for restoring a wrecked system to a perfect state of health." "What is the name of the medicine, Mr. Warner?"© <@ "Clements Tonic, It is a grand phy sic, and invigorates the nervous system splendidly, in my case a few doses of Clements Tonic gave me an increase of vitality in very quick time, besides giv ing me a good, healthy appetite. I could now sit down and eat a hearty meal- with enjoyment, and when a man can do that he will soon gather strength and increase in weight. Clements Tonic had a general soothing influence over me, as I was now able to seep comfort ably and soundly at nightj and awoke feeling fresh and vigorous in the morn ing, and quite able to resume my work with a sense of renewed energy and cheerfulness. My utmost 1, expectations wore realised in every way when I start ed taking Clements Tonic; its great re putation being fully maintained in every particular. From being run down and weak I was made strong and robust, and I think a person would be very un grateful if he refrained from testifying to such a great amount of benefit de rived from Clements Tonic. There are so many worthless medicines on the mar ket by which people are daily duped that I think we owe a public duty to mankind in according credit where it is due. By these means much suffering can bo alleviated, and miich expense may be curtailed. My debilitated system was placed upon a sound and substantial basis by Clements Tonic, and it is with the greatest confidence that I recom mend it to other sufferers." "Have I your permission to print this interview ?" "Of course; you can publish my re marks in any way you like."



STATUTORY DECLARATION. I, Frkde"ick Stephen Robf.rt Warnr-^, ol Kine-st., Sydonham, Cliristchnrch. in the Colony of N>-w Zealand, do solemnly and sincerely declare that I have rarefully read the annexed document, consist ing ot two folios and consecutively numbered from i o-o to two, and that U contains and is a true and ! '';.ithf;il account of my illness and cure by Clc:irmnt« [>>:if<\ and also contains my full pTniissi'-.n io pub lish in any way mv st.itementP, which I r!vh vol untarily. without roooivinganv payment ami Im-il-p '.his solemn declaration conscientiously believii:^ the i.vrw; to Vm trio, and hy virtue nt ths provi-ions of .11 Art of the Oennrni Assstuhlv if N T ' :W Zea'and. i intituled "The Justices of Peace Act, iß3z.'' Opcl irrd at I.inwond, this twelfth day (I December, one thousand nine huml:ad, Ivj'oro nia, ALFKKD MAIMIU.I,, J.P. BUSINESS NOTICES The Christmas & Holiday Season ! Picnic Parties Catered for as per Arrange- \ ment. FINE Assortment of Confectionery for the Christmas Season opened out. J Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Bread made by Montgomery's and Berma line process. C. BEECH, Baker and Pastrycook TANCEED STEBET. Christmas Presents. T H O M AIT YOUNG, ULSTEE BOOT DEPOT, WISHES to Thank his numerous Customers for their patronage during the Sale, and wishes them a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. He wishes to intimate that each purchaser will receive a beautiful Almanac for 1903. Three subjects to choose from. Addres3—Next to Bank of New Zealand, East Street,'Ashburton T. Bullock. ~~ ' TO LET, AT A LOW EENTAL. SHOPS and Premises iv Triangle Build ings, fronting the Wakanui Eoad, and near tho Post Office and Railway Station. T. BULLOCK. BURNETT STREET. TO LET—Shop now occupied by Messrs ICerr Bros., they having taken larger premises near the above ( Possession can be given in a few days. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—IMPROVED FARM, SHEEP COUNTRY, Etc. ~A A A A ACRES, good sheep country, _L^btK<^ 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— 44-7 acres, good for all round farming 350 acres, in its native state, and partly fenced; and other farms. And a number of Subiirban and Town Properties. ' Also Building Allotments in the Town ships of Rakaia, Tinwald, Waterton, Win slow, etc. Full particulars, terms, etc., furnished on application. * T. BULLOCK,



STANDISH AND PREECE, Photographers under the Royal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio Hi°h Street, Christchurch. TTSEFUL Present for young and old can U be found in endless variety at Stbangb's Sample Booms.



TJJL__ ..._ BUSINESS NOTICES __ j SANTA CLAUS AND FATHER XMAS COMING AGAIN. - - H. M JONES. - - Af\ Cases of Toys, Fancy Goods, Books, Stationery, China, Glass, Plush, Af\ Japanese and Leather Goods *Jb\J Suitable for Christmas, New Year, Birthday & Wedding Presents Imported direct from Leading London Houses. • Must be Sold. Lowest possible Prices. Call early & often Christmas Cards in great variety. Pianos, Organs and BicycJes sold, Easy payments. Cricketing, Croquet and Tennis Material H. M. JONES. WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 TJET 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 Christchuich 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 Christchurch:—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for Sale at Timaru : —Mill and Company's Siding, Timaru. If intended tor sale at Ashburton :—Friedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburlon.! Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at Lowest Rates. The Season's Sales^have{beenjflzed as followß :— Christchurch. Timaru. January 16th, 19)3. January 13th, 1903. February 19th, 1903. February^otb", 1903. FRIEDLANBER BROS., LTD. [FURNITURE SALE. TN CONSEQUENCE OF OTJ E£E ECE N T LOSS BY PIEE W E WANT MONE V, so have determined to sell the whole of our large stocks of Household Furnishings at great reductions, (Begardless of Cost.) A numl er of slightly articles at your own price. n^MaiHiiiuiiiiai _,■ j)i nnev g e t Sj T ea Sete, Bedroom Sets, Juge, Vases, Orna „ , 1 ments, Etc., ( almost given.away.) Crockery | and Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Rugs, 'Mats, Bedsteads, Bed ding, Chairs, Drawing Room and Dining Eooin Suites, Grlas SWare. j Couches, etc., nil reduced. /Tn fact no {reasonable offer will be refused.) A lot of' Bamboo Poles'and Blind X ' Rollers at Half Price. T. H. UN DRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Etc. Tancred Street. Old premises next Building Society Office, and at new Hall, next Claridge's Stables,



FARMS FARMS FAB-MS _FARMS IHAVE.forSaloone of the best Dairy Farms in New Zealaud, about 150 1 acre 3, watered with natural stream, near a Factory. In fact everthing is in its favour. A chanca rarely met with. Must be sold. i Good reasons given for selling. 814 Acres of Land. Good little farm, situated 14 miles from Ashburton. Low price and easy terms. 10 Acres (999 years lease). Good house, nice garden. Situated near Anama schoool. Anxious to sell, 150, 75,120, 40 Acres good land. Three miles from town. Miy be sol 1 as a whole or separately. Ownoc willing t > take a low price and easy terms, ■)•• I have also a number of other Farms and Town Properties on my books for sale at low prices. Having Money to Lend on First and Second Mortgage, I can arrange excep tional terms for any of the above, IMPLEMENTS. One good second-hand Woods' Harvester and Binder. One McCormick's second hand. Both guaranteed. In good working order. To be had at a bargain. ! I have the most np-to-date Farm Machi nery in the market. Kindly call at the Implement Depot, Tancred street, and inspect for yourselves. W. STONTER. NOTICE , I The Great Eugene Sandow IS COMING. "T^TOW is the time to buy Developers i^i and Spring Grip Dumb-Bells at j HARDLEY BROS TOYS, Toys, Toys pf every description at Stbanoe's, j



FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS*, JEWELLEET, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ash burton. —Repairs a Specialty.-— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with, Newman's Livery Stables, (Behind Somerset Hotel), Ashburton. J NEWMAN desires to thank his • Customers for their patronage in the past and to solicit a continuance of tie same in the f nture. In order to keep pace with his growing business he has just had built several new vehicles. Horses and Traps always on hire. Best accommodation for visitors from town or country. Wedding and Picnic Parties catered for. Charges Moderate, J. NEWMAN, Proprietor. 11 209 FOR los 1 dozen Cabinets and one Mato line Enlargement /~^AN BE OBTAINED FROM MITCHELL, PHOTOGRAPHER. Burnett St. ASHBTJRTON. Patronised by the Right Hon. R. J. Seddon Premier of New Zealand. Work guaranteed within a fortnight from date of return of Proofs. rtK WILL buy you a sound second? hand Bicycle at G. H. Cahson's, Eclipse Cycle Works. FATHER Christmas at Strang«'s, Burnett Street



BUSINESS NOTICES. ■ NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGESCY' COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND., LIMITED. Capital subscribed ... £ 1,000,000 Paid and Called Up ... .£200,000 ] Reserve Fund ... ... .£32,500 | THE above Company beg to notify to i their Clients and the Public that it has been decided to add to their business a j COMMISSION AND AUCTIONEERING DEPARTMENT, and will from the Ist October last be prepared to undertake Sales by Auction or Private Treaty of LAND, LIVE STOCK, WOOL, FROZEN MEAT, Etc., Placed in their hands for Sale. The Department will be under the charge of Mr H. S. Boura, who will act as Auc tioneer, nnd those entrusting us with their business will have the benefit of his practi cal experience, and may rely upon every care and attention being given and best results obtained. Mr Bourn will attend at Addington each Wednesday,- also at other country Stock Sales, which will be notified by advertisement prior to the dates of the regular fixtures. ASHBURTON. We have pleasure in notifying to our clients in the Ashburton district and the public that as from the 2nd December next Mr Bourn will attend at the Ashburton, Tinwald and Methven regular fixtures. We shall be pleased to receive entries from time to time for these sales. Arrangements have been made with Mr Alex. Hewson to receive particulars of stock for sale, and he will be in attendance at the yards on the morning of the Sales to receive stock. Particulars of business placed in his hands will have our prompt attention In connection with the above we are pre pared to make Cash Advances against Live Stock and Produce placed in our hands for Sale, either in the LOCAL MARKET or for shipment to London or elsewhere. G. F. MARTIN, Manager. H. S. BOURN, Auctioneer. WOOL SEASON 1902-3. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE and AGENCY COMPANY of N.Z., Ltd., having made special arrangements at their Addington Stores to receive and show- Wool, are now prepared to receive Clips for the season's sales. Please consign wool for local sale,' — "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Adding ton." Note—Wool for direct shipment consign, "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Lyttel ton." 11243 WOOL. WOOL. Christchurch Sale Dates. THIRD SALE—FRIDAY, January 16th, 1903 FOUETH SALE—THURSDAY, February 19th, 1003 H. MATSON & CO. /"VFFER their services to the Wool growers of the Ashburton County. They will make Cash Advances, free of Com mission, at Lowest Rates of Interest, against Wool placed in their hands for Sale during the ensuing season. Consign Wool to— "MATSON'S, Addington." All single Bales, such as Locks, Pieces, mixed Fleeces, etc., consign to "MATSON'S, Christchurch." To Sheep Growers & Owners. We should be glad if those who have Sheep to Sell, or wish to buy, would forward particulars to us, and prices required " Subject to sales," or make your wants known to us. With our large connection extending over the whole of New Zealand We feel confident that we are in a position to effect many Sales Either to you or for you. We shall be pleased to receive consign ments of Stock at the Addington Market^ and samples of Grain^ during the coming season, Correspond with us. H. MATSON AND CO. 164, CASHEL STREET Christchurch If you wish to obtain the Ibest crops AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere, i "TTETE have the pleasure |to notify our Clients that we 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 REMAIN AS BEFORE. Islington Clients have won the Highest Honours at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations for Roots and Grain "exhibited at their Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions, j NICOLL BROS. DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



BUSINESS NOTICES. _ MUSIC Singing, Piano, & Harmony! ME J. GILLIES—Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort- I a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musioal Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10162 • Only this season's Tweeds sold- Mill k i 11, HP ATT f\T? £1 BUENKTT Xi*JLlj\_/XL>O» Street. MRS J. LLOYD, \ MTTSIC SELLEE, &o, "DEGISTERED 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. GOLD MEDAL. The McCormick Reaper & Binder } (LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) XT|TAS again awarded the Gold |Medal at the Christchureh Show, thus winning 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. Wills Street, Ashburtbn. |M. PEIEST, Manager New and Second-hand Furniture and Clothing. HAVING in stock a large assortment of new and second-hand Furniture of every description, Crbckeryware and Clothing, the came is being sold at lowest prices. Choice assortment of Toilet Ware just opened out. Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged. H. W. R~OBINSON. TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10289 7 tJtBRMMtb Ja ESTABLISHED 1866. Johnson & Couziits, CASHEL STREET, CHEISTCHUECH. (Opposite J. Ballantyne and Co.) Sole Agents for E. H. Beown's Patent Hoese Covers, Eequiring no Crupper, Tent, Tarpaulin, and Flag Makers. Oil- I skin Clothing Manufacturers, Canvas Ducks, Calicoes, Cricket Nets, Pishing Nets, and everything connected with the Trade. Wholesale and Eetail. Tents, Marquees, Tarpaulins and Flags on Hire. Letters and Telegrams from Country cus tomers receive prompt attention. 12 4ft The N.Z. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. T7IVEEY description of Merchandise and JC4 Farmers'Eequisites 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 ANQ 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 LT T ~XT IS THE lL I BEST is the n m a T) rsTJ I BEST O 1 A. JtiUJtl ! USE NO OTHER Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepeis throughout the colony. PATTY Pan baking powder iathe great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers.



BUSINESS NOTICES. 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. CLAEIDGE'S" STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tancbbd Stbeet, Ashbubton. 0 EST accommodation and attention for 1 > Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed* ding and Picnic Parties catered for. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 JUST fancy Mellor is Selling his Boots and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. BAKER BROS. Complete Furnishing^ To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S ,- CANTERBURY Nelson/Marlborough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) DIRECTORY, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL % APRIL 1903 ; (SECOND YEAR OF PUBLICATION.) T\EMY Bvo. size, containing over 1000 pages, together with numerous Maps, corrected to date, the whole handsomely bound in cloth, gilt lettered. Price, if ordered before publication, 10s 6d „ After publication, 12s 6d. Stone, Son & Co. PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS, Dunedin and Wellington. 10 293 COALS! COALS COALS MGUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. V I iHIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every JL Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL. 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. nnO Those about to marry, and to those JL already married. Study economy by purchasing your furniture at W. & M. Baker's Warehouse, Hayelock Street. Just received, a consignment of Wiokex 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 mado to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials BT. GEOIt 6 X JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. IT PAYS, it pays to buy your Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Good Bluchers 5s lid "FUST landed ex '• Delphic " and " Mam tl_ ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Cabson and Co WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty HENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mills, gives cash for sheepskins, hides,etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a trial. 9 8 WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots and Shoes at Jas. Mkllor's, Tancred Street. WANTED Known—That 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 IT is a well-known fact -that Jas Mellor can give much better value in Boots and Shoes than any other Shop in Ashburton. * SHEEP Shears! Sheep Shears! T.U.S and 8.8.A., 3s 6d; Turkey and Wash ita Stones at prices that cannot be beaten. —Hard ley Bros. r' you want real good Boots,then try Mellos's, the eh» paest Shop in Ash burton. PATTY Pan baking powder, wants on trial without prejudice, two.patty pans or nothing. V • WANTED KNOWN—Farmers' Good Shooter Boots only 10s 6d. Mkilob'* Zealandia Boot Store. WHY not try Memor's - Zealandia Boot Store for Boots and Shoes Great value at Mellor's. WANTED Known—.Special Value in Boots and Shoes at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Hbnbt Garner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays} premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. PATTY Pan baking powder, the grea novelty, two patty tins for nothing From all Grocers.