A Fatal Explosion.

THE TVKECKED CHINESE CRUISE!?. San Francisco, Sept. 4 A despatch from Washinglon, dated August 19th, says :— -■• The Navy Depart ' merit have received information regarding the explosion which completely wrecked the Chinese cruiser Kai Chih oa June 22nd last-, whiie the ship was lying at her station at Nanking. Tho explosion occurred at 12.35 p.m. The ve-sel was blown to pieces, and all ofilfl"rs and men, numbering about ore hundred and thirty, wero lost, with the (-xcf'plion of one seaman, who was picked up slightly wounded. Tho jar of the. explosion was lelt on the Utited States ship Helena, which was lying' about half a mile distant from the Chinese vessel. The report was described as a sharp tear ing sound resembling a gun fired by smoke less powdfr close at hand, and afterwards, it is stated, an immense column of smoke rose to a great height, the air being filled , | with broken and burning fragments of ship as well as shells and scraps of metal. In less than two minutes after the ex plosion six boats from the Helena, under the personal direction of Commander R. It. Ingersoil, were skimming towards the wreck. A heavy fall of smoke settled over the spot, and when it cleared away the bow of the Kai Chih was seen sticking up in the air. The surface of the river for many acres was covered with spliintered woodwork, but there was no sign of life. The cause of the explosion could not be ascertained definitely, but it was believed that either the careless handling of am munition or want of care in using lights in or near the magazine was accountable for it."

The Coronation Sensation.

COLLAPSE OF THE ARCHBISHOP.

The San Francisco files brought by the mail just delivered contain full accounts of the Coronation ceremony. That published in the "San Francisco Chronicle" gives the following interesting account of the chief incidents already touched upon by cable messages to the " Age " •— " The incidents in the service in the Abbey will live in the memory of all who witnessed them. The first of these, which almost developed into a dramatic contre temps, centred around the aged Archbishop of Canterbury. From the commencement of the service the Archbishop had the greatest difficulty in reading or remember ing the prayers. Tho book from which his almost blind eyes endeavoured- to read shook in his hands, and when he came to place the crown upon King Edward's head his huge frame, towering a' ove tho seated King, swayed so violently that the Bishop of Winchester had to support him, wlvlo the Dean of Westminster put a guarding hand under the crown.

"It is evident that the Archbishop of Canterbury could not see his King's head, and, after groping around, he was just about to complete the most important part of the ceremony, when it was discovered that he had the crown with the back to the front. Slowly he raised it, but too late to prevent the choir from prematurely bursting out with aloul God fciavo the King. Amid a tension that had grown to a pitch of pain ful nervousness, the Archbishop finally managed to place the crown correctly upon the King's head. | '•' A few minutes later came the climax of I his feebleness. He was kneeling to do the ! first homage of all the subjects of the King, when suddenly he almost fainted, and would have fallen upon his Sovereign's knees had not: King Edward tenderly, but firmly, gasped both the prelate's hand?, j and lifted him to his feet. The Bishop- of ■ London, Winchaster and Durban clasped their hands around the Archbishop of Can terbury, the King kissed his wrinkled hand, the archbishop's head foil back, his feet moved slowly and mechanically, and thus he was more carried than led from the throne to King Edward's chapel, whew he was revived.

" The -tremor* which this event caused had scarcely subsided when another exquisi humau touch varied the proceedings, and the King was forgotten in the father. In stead of merely accepting tho homage of the Priuce of Wales, King Edward put his arms around the Prince and kissed him, and then recalled him and wrung his hand with a manliness of parental affection that brought tears to many eyes. To those who were able to sec clearly these two episodes, the ina-guihVc-uee of tho bejewelled women, the splundour of the uniformed men, and <;% ren the historic grandeur of the Corona tion office itself sank almost into secondary interest.

Lord Rosebary on the Lessons of North Leeds.

: The Earl of Eo.ebery, presiding afc a dinner of the members of the Liberal League held ;it the Hotel Cecil, London, and referring to North Leeds, paid This election in the memory of the oldest politi cian present - I do not like to apply that honourable, but uncomplimentary, epithet to my right hon. friend on my left —but in the long and tried political memory of Sir H. Fowler I doubt if there is a single election which has caused so great, so deep, aad so wide an impression since Mr Glad s'one's firs'' election for Mid-Lothian. (Cheers.) Leeds is an epoch-making elec« ton. (Cheers.) It is quite true that in t! c long sterility of the Liberal party in the valley of the shadow of death, in which it has so long passed its existence, an elec tion like that of Leeds may well obtain un due importance. But you cannot shut your eyes to the fact that here was a con stituency which in October 1900 was satis iied to give the Conservative representative a majority of 2500—(cheers) —and twenty months afterwards, when the war is over —cheers —this constituency, clothed and in its right miud—cheers —and clothed, I believe, is not an inappropriate epithet in connection with Leeds—laughter -clothed | and in its right mind gives a majority of over 700 to a Liberal Imperialist candidate. .Cheers.) Now, I say that that is a bare nnd truthfu 1 statement of the case. What does that election mean ? It is a warning to the Government, (cheers'. No one who considers the cireonistances of the day i can fail to see that the Government has I received, as .regards it? prestige, an almost I mortal blow. But if the election is a warn ' ing to the Government, does it contain no lessons for anybody else. Is it not a warn ing for the Liberal p trty ? (cheers.) Does it not contain a lesson also for the Opj^osi tion ? How was that election won 'i It was won, in the first place, by concentration. Mr Barran, I hope, will tell you presently that he won it on the Education Bill and the Corn Tax, He concentrated his ener gies on those two points. Well, concentra t.od is tb^e principal preached to the Liberal party for some years past unavaihngly. But, perhaps, reinforced by the lesson of Leeds, that lesson may now have some chance of success. What is the next lesson? It is that Mr U-".rran fought this election as an Imperialist. (Cheers.) He made no disguise of his determination to maintain our Empire and devote his energies to that object. I am not saying i that all the Liberal party have not the same i object at heart. It is merely a question of | expression, but that question of expression !is a very important one. Well, the Liberal party in the last few years has suffered from want of concentration. It has suffered from allowing itself, I know not how, to be dissoeiased with the Imperialistic aspira tion. And, lastly, it has suffered by an uufortunato attitude with regard to the Irish question. Now witli Ireland Ido not propose to deal to-night. But I would beg you to remark this —that Mr Barran on that question maintaiuod the principles of the Liberal League—(hear, hear)—that he was j>ro3cribed from the Irish head quarters as a candidate ; and yefc in spito of all those *thunders and lightnings, he sits by a substantial majority as member for North Leeds. (Loud Cheers.)

Printed and published by Thomas Hancoxl for the Proprietor, Robert Bell, afe his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. FRIDAY, September 26, 1902,

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : FPIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1902



It ia only on th© use of Wolfe's i Sohnappa that it ought to be judged. you he tde Judge. Every bottle of Wolfe's Schnapps contains an honest preparation of Juniper Berries and select Barley. If you need a stimulant that will brace a tired body or clear a tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS—not a false stimulant but a builder up of vital forces. you take no SlisL Better not take anything than accept a substitute for this sterl ing old tonic. Imitations are put out for one purpose only—to make big profits—they are absolutely worthless. 33uyW6ok38offles Look for tho name t and accept only bottles with the signature or f Udolpho Wolfe on the label. | BUSINESS NOTICES.



■TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street. 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 Montgornerie's Malt Digestive Bread—Bermaline. 8 209 Don't Forget rj" O Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, ■) NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and { on hand. Mount somers ) Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. NOTICE Fish! Fish! Fish! TO ANGLERS AND ALL INTERESTED. OUR New Season's Stock of Fishing Goods just to lmnd ex s.s. " Whal;;i tauo" from London. Rods, Reels, Minnows, Traces, Casts, Flies. Gut, Minnow Trace and Worm Boxes, Waders, etc, etc. / Being direct importers from the manu- j facturers, quility and prices cannot be ! beaten. Our prices defy competition. Goods at Dunediu or Christchurch prices. We ask you to ascertain our prices before pur chasing elsewhere. HARDLEY BUOS. IMPORTERS & MANUFACTURERS, Ashburtou. Orders by post promptly attended to. '



TUSSiCUKA. THE GREAT THROAT AND LVNG HEALER. T^XO greater foolishness can be imagineJ JLi than the neglect of those trivial ail ments to which every person is liable, and which, frequently develop into serious disease. "While there exists a remedy like TUSSICURA, which reaches the very seat of the trouble and renders dangerous developments impossible, there is no reason why Consumption, Pleurisy, and Pneumonia should obtain a hold on the system, but at the same time the danger of delay is so evident that it should be unnecessary to emphasise its importance. Remember, TUSSICURA will cure the worst cough or cold immediately and permanently.



Price 2s 6d per bottle. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer ;S. J. Evans, Dunedin. Wholesale Agents for N.Z., Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. Obtainable from all Chemists and Store keepers throughout the colony.



Paperhangings 2s 6d in the £ discount for Cash FOR ONE MONTH, AT J. L. JiIGGS, Tancred Street. T>ICTURES Framed, Windows Glazed, j Houses Painted and Decorated. Autistic Signs Painted. s ARTISTS' MATERIALS. (



MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony Mtf J. GILLIES begs to inform the Residents of Ashburton and District that he is prepared to recoive Pupils for instruction in the above subjects. The system employed for Voice-Produc tion and Culture will be Italian (Lamperti Method 1, and in Piano that of the Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort-<-i-Main, Germany, j Pupils prepared for the Examinations in the Associated Board of the Eoyal Academy and Eoyal College, London; also for Trinity College, London. Each Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. Address:—Care Mrs Pilbrow, Cameron Street. 7 28



Never despair ! The worst Cough or Cold will succumb to the influence of TUSSI CURA. Try it Choice Blousings at S'piungg's. Worms undermine Children's Constitut ons. Use Wade's Worm Fig s, Is boxes.



Nothing like it in the world. The most certain and effective i cough medicine. The surest body builder. of Cod Liver Oil, with Lime, Soda, and Cr-easote. "ITS FAMOUS." This celebrated Emulsion relieves ai once hacking, stubborn, tickling coughs. Constant coughing, coughing, coughing, deprives the sufferer of needed rest. It weakens and debilitates. It retards a spoody cure. Lane's Emulsion will stop the cough. It will give sound refreshing sleep. It will help food digest perfectly. Perfectly digested food means more fat, more blood, more strength. It means health, the health that is needed to resist disease. With robust health, consumption (the _ white scourge of N.Z.) cannot follow a cough. -Get Lane's Emulsion, take it according to directions, and notice how quickly you begin to improve. All chemists and stores sell it. Two sizes, 2/G and 4/6. 36 BUSINESS, NOTICES. ' True Economy IT is inherent in women to be economical and it is well for men that such is the caso. Few men realise the responsibilities that fall upon the wives—how important it is that they should be economical and saving, sd that the weekly wage or yearly salary may buy the greatest amount of comfort. When buying tea the wise housewife thinks of quality as well as price, and j SHE ALWAYS BUYS j SUKAIURA. I -i i . iX a i .j i % It gives absolute satisfaction, it pleases the palate with its delicious flavour. It is ! j a perfect Ceylon Tea, with a rich'strong | liquor, which makes it a more economical ! family tea than any other. SURATURA I is honest Tea, and is guaranteed not blen ded with Indian, China, or any cheap "or j inferior Teas. Retail Prices— Suratura A quality—ls 8d per 1b i Suratura B quality —Is lldper,lb I Suratura D quality—2s 2d per lb j Suratura X quality—2s 6d per lb Procurable from — ( J. W. Lill, Dunsandel ' J. R. Carey, Fairton D. Miller and Co., Hinds FOR ! WATCHES, CLOCKS?, j JEWELLEEY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, \ \ SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, j GO TO ! | ■ G. JESSON, ■ j I Practical Watchmaker aud Jewella, > Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) I Ash burton. . i —Repairs a Specialty — j j Presentation Committees liberally j I dealt with. j j OUR FIRST CONSIGNMENTS =' | op j ■ SPRING- : : i goods! Are Now Being Opened —:O:— SOMETHING new in every department, our Prints being especially attractive. J 2000 Yards at 4|-d per yard, and \ warranted fast colors i One Shilling in the Pound Discount I allowed on all Cash Purchases ASHBUE.TON j The Colonial Mutual Life ! Assurance Society, Ltd j "I ) olict Holders are hereby'notified that ; Mb Henry Stephenson ( has been appointed Local Agent at Ash i burton, vice Mr William Stonyer. Tha Society is now issuing Policies con aining new and attractive features guaranteed bonuses, etc., full particulars of which may be obtained on application to Henry Stephenson, Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. E. Walton, 7 110 District Manager, Christchurch. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. REGISTERED TEACHER OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. Lat,est Music by every mail. i Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's j 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 baligt.



1 BARRISTER & SOLICITOR, 3 Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold^security. THE reason of a certain business firm hero selling articles at almost irresistible prices is attributed to the fact of the principals being thorough tradesmen. The above, needless to say, refers to the firm of Mobiabty Bkos., cabinetmakers, etc, Tailored Street. Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Race Cleaner can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Race, according to order. F. W. PAGE, Chertsey. LONDON BUTCHERY TANCRED STREET. HAVING taken over the Business of the late Sam. E. Burnard, as from Jst July, instant, I beg to inform all my Friends, and Customers of the late Pro- i 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. ROBINSON ANTED to Sell-Good farm of ~200 acres, really good buildings. Land in capital order. I can sell this cheap and on very easy terms. For particulars apply W. Stonyer. Ties and Sunshades at Stbange's



BUSINESS NOTICES t FIRE! FIBE! FIRE:! WE hereby beg to tender our sincere thanks to our numerous cus - tomers for their most liberal support during the last 15 years, andjfor their kindly jsympathy 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 hoj)e still to merit your valued support, and where we intend shortly to open out our salvage stock ior immediate sale, where you ?may expect some tremendous bargains in Household Furnishings. We Remain, \ Yours Very Truly, : t. h. ukdrill & co,, General House Furnishers, TANCRED STEEET. SALES ARK ALL THE lIAGE. Special Reductions —-:o: Special Reductions NICHOLAS &PICIIFORD INVITE COMPARISON OP VALUES. Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, Is Gd, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, 4s, 4s 6d, ss, 5s 6d. Children ; from 8d per pair. I School Boots from 5s per pair.. i Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s 6d to 18s 6d per pair Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s Gd to 18s 6d per pair Gent's Balmorals from 10s, strong Shooters from 9s 9d I ! PLEASE to remember we hold an Extensive Stock of High-Class Boots, Shoes, and i Slippers of every description. Prove our prices. Boys and Girls Boots a specialty. Our Motto is—" Small Profits and Quick Returns." ■NICHOLAS S~PICKFORD, EAST STEEET, ASHBURTON] g:"m"e ddins "T>ESPECTFUL*j^" requests inspection of the following seasonable articles, just J&Aj landed, at prices which should tempt all to buy. GARDENING TOOLS. Including Spades, Forks, Eakes, Hoes, Trowels, Hedge Shears, Ladies' and Boys' Spades and Forks, etc. FARMERS' REQUISITES. Leading, Plough nnd Back Chains, Gorse Knives, (Martin's, eto.), Gorse Grubbers, Picks, Axes, Hatchets, Saws, handles of all kinds, Bluestone, Oils, Paints, etc. Best Kerosene ... ... 4s 3d per tin. WIEE NETTING. —Having a large stock on hand I am selling—Sheep (with centre strand) at 3d per yard; Fowl, 18in, Id; 24in lsd; 36in, 2d per yard, smaller mesh £in to lin in proportion. SEWING MACHINES.- lam Sole Agent for the celebrated " DAVEY" Machine, the cheapest and best in the market. Hand—,£3 10s, Treadle from £0 10s to .£8 10s, with 7 years guarantee. Needles for ' Singer/ 'Davey/ ' Wertheiin/ 'Davis/ ' New Hcme/ etc., ;<]] at Cd per dozen. I make a specialty of CAKPENTER'S TOOLS, and keep the greatest variety [at the lowest prices in Ashburton. The Peoples' Ironmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. JUST OPENED, SEVERAL CASES OF LONDON- AND PAEIS THIMMED BONNETS ■:" : AND © » • H A IS • • • JL J XX. JL KJ • BEAUTIFUL SELECTION. ALSO CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF SILK MANTLES, . BOLEROS, ELIZABETHIAN EUFFLES, SIKK BLOUSES, AND UNDERSKIRTS. Lawn Voils, and Silk Costumes, in great variety. —WM-M-™ 'V' , ,_ A N D. H E W O a R.



=362.000.=: Yes, it's a Lot. "OUT that is the number of McCORMICK Machines Built and Sold in 1901. Ifc means that the works turned out last year over Two Machines a Minute, For 300 Days, working io hours a day. JUST THINK IT OVEE, iOne Machine in 1831; 362,000 in 1901. The}' are turning out 3 complete Machines a minute this year. Are you going to have one of them ? Guess you ought! They are the Best. Write or call for new 1902 CAT-A-LOG. Morrow, Hasst'tt AND CO., Wills Street, Ashburfcon. M. PRIEST, Manager. - — j 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 u p> and a note will probably save both irritation and disappointment.—Mitchell and Tub neb, Costumiers, j



I BUSINESS NOTICES. ? CENTEAL HOTEL, ! ASHBTJETON. W. H. DAEDIS ... ... Proprietor. BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. 1 Free Stabling. 8 246* i ASHBURTON HOTEL. J. MULLAN. Proprietor. I^ENTEALLT situated. Good accomoda \J tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Alen of the best brands only. Free Stabling. 8 287 Mount Somers Hotel. W. J. A; CLAY, Proprietor HAVING Purchased this well known Hotel, I am now prepared to receive Visitors and the General Public. Best Accommodation. Every attention given. [ Only the Best Brands of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. 8 57 | Somerset Hotel, ASHBUETON. FT* HE first part of the above Hotel is now JL completed and ready to receive visitors. It i 3 fitted up with all the latest improve ments/ Every Bedroom has a Ventilator. Hot and cold water to Baths and Lava tories. Hot and cold Shower Baths. Visitors can rely on receiving every comfort. JAMES LANE, Proprietor. 8 277 ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. MR A. WHITAKEE, late manager of Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience. Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton River* WHER^ TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOREY'S TERMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) F. W. MILL-WARD, ... Licensee. THIS popular Hotel is now under new management as above, and offers special inducement to families and visitors desiring the comforts of a home in Christ church. The 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; £2 2s per week. 7 230 __, Cafe De Paris Hotel, Cashed Street, CHEISTCHUECH. THIS First-class Hotel, after undergoing extensive alterations and refurnishin on most modern lines, is NOW OPEN TO RECEIVE VISITORS and TOURISTS, who will find Every Comfort and Con venience. Hot and Cold Shower Baths. Electric. Light. Wines, Spirits, Beers, and Cigars of the Best Quality. Terms : 5s 6d per day; 35s per week. 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor. IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE ! I I I ""' You Require jfUlk | Only this season's Tweeds sold. mA TT f\~T> Q Burnett ' A-£XJLJUW_IXj>C>« Street. R. CLARK, CARRIAGE PAINTER", FIVE Tears with A. G.Howland, Christ church ; seventeen years with J. E. and F. and H. SteeU. 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. i A Trial Solicited. ** Address—Opposite Church of England, Tailored Street West, Oil JLV :? ,1V V> 11> v/ O. Complete irursilNlilug-, COALS! COALS! COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MAEKET. THIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every Householder should save njoney, and keep the money in the province by usin^ 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 j To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. j JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street ] Ashburton,



STUD NOTICES 1 HORSE Cards and Horse Receipt Books printed at the Mail and Guardian Office with neatness and despatch, at moderate prices. TO Stand the Season at Ashburfcon, and travel the surrounding districts THE CELEBRATED TROTTING SIRE PRINCE IMPERIAL. PRINCE IMPERIAL 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 TRAVEL the Ashburton, Methven, and Surrounding Districts, The Standard-Bred Trotting Sire IMPERIOUS, By Director—Mandane.| For Full Pedigree, see Cards. Teems.— £s ss, payable on or before January, Ist, 1903; Groomage Fee ss, payable at time of service. MANGAN AND WILSON, 9 3 Proprietors, Riccarton. rfiHE Imported Thoroughbred Stallion BENZOIN Will stand at Buccleuch during this season A perusal of his pedigree will show he is one of the best bred horses in the Southern Hemisphere. " - jj ToncbttoneU »♦ ~~ " at Peeswing OS^ i.utx 37 •g *gj com boys dam I ij Tadmorl2 yra w &"' Miss Sllon Cowl 2 8 Belle T.'ame jf « ~g Ihe Baruii iJ4 »- S £ S Melbourne 1 >jo pq.2 Blink Bonny Qii_en Mary gI ' % || OrUn.lol3 ggf™ n fe S -Si Eulogy Eucid? M — ~ Martt.a Lvun £ g.2 R; wplan S PocnhMpta^ I 1 jLordGoughl2 %gff" > J Irritstfon B Trumps a >, H i Jat.u-nca "n —— ithuriel a i-l o Longbow 21 Mi s Bows c o"3 t j • Pantaloon 17 I f°| Legerdemain d rotFdaFuta la ft * StookwellS p..cahontai "i g .:raxe . -'oss'iro.pT 18 J j ] H j Queen Ma y For full particulars apply to R. Abmstbong, Groom in charge, or ' E. GATES, 9 59 Moun,t Somers. TO TRAVEL the Ashburton, Wakanui and Longbeach Districts. The Well-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 paddocking 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. rpHE 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. BROWIsT, Proprietor Melrose Farm, Wakanui, Ashburton, or 9 163 C. CHAPMAN, Groom in charge TO TRAVEL in the Hinds and May field Districts, Thk Clydesdale Stallion, GLENWYE For terms and particulars, apply to T. DRENNAN, 9 215 Groom in charge. TO Travel the season in the Wakanui, Seafield, and Chertsey districts, and I stand at Ashburton on Saturdays, the Clydesdale Stallion LORD CLYDE, I By Tho Conqueror—dam Jess by Sir Colin. I For terms and particulars, apply to I 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). I Bred by Mr E. Gates, at Grove Farm. j 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. I Fees.—Season, £3 3s; half-guarantee, .£4 4s j groomage fee ss. t For further particulars, apply to j 9 247 R. BURNETT, Winslow. THE AMERICAN X7TTILL TRAVEL the Methven, Alford Tf 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. i A. McFARLANE, 9 150 Springburn. 1 The King is Crowned, But your soles are not all SOLED, and T. YOUNG, } Ulster Cash Boot Shop, Tancred streof-, HAS not sold all hi 3 splendid stock of Boots and Shoes, He can still supply all varieties at all prices. Bespoke work and Repairs made a specialty. ' T..TOUN&, Cash Boot Depot, Tancred Street.



BUSINESS NOTICES HALM AS STUDIO, y" ' SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. COR Portraiture. Landscape, And Enlargements. i _____ i ■ ■ . MODERATE CHARGES. TRY H. P. MADDEN FOR Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, 1 Meat Patties, Genoa Cake, Sultana Cake Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, Etc, Etc. - A choice assortment always on hand. 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-J steads and bedding; Suits of drawing and dining-room furniture made to order at. moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE WINDOWS OF STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, {This Week. A GREAT Gathering of Good Guinea BOOTS for Men now showing. LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.C.S.M. . '* Certificated and Registered Teacher.. STUDENTS prepared for any Musical Examination held in New Zealand. AH branches of Music taught. Candidates presented at Examinations 137; 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. BERRYMAN, 8 f 97 Ashbnrton 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. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. I SAY Friend : Where isthe best shop to buy a pair of Boo^sJ? Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get 1 good value at Mellows. , • / %T7 HAT prize takers for pastry use V » Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty - COME and have look at our New Goods. They are the best value ever offered in Ashburton.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. T>ATTY Pan baking powder, the grijat |JL novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without, prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. "W7 ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan V \ Drill; guaranteed in good order, low price. For particulars apply W. Ston yer. Implement Depot. ! TTJATTY Pan baking powder contains a |XT patty pan at each end of tin MAKE no mistake, we do the largest boot trade, keep the largest stock, I sell the cheapest, and give the best value. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. f|"HE up-to-date Boot Shop, Mellor's I 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 Real Good Winter Boots and Shoes, at Reasonable Prices, call at J. Moisok, 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 Sold Leather used.—Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton. WANTED -Poultry for Export in any quantities.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. DO not be put off with so-called Cheap Boots, but go to Mellor's, "for you get nothing but the very best at,the Zealandia Boot Store. \ \ * ANTED everyone to, know that Jas > Melloe is opening up his. new stock of American Boots. They are tip-top Goods and well worth a trial.