The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. No. 5777

Ashburtoxt L Wednesday, October 1, 1902 ■». - l^^l ■ ■111 l ■111 I _11|L..«». _______

Price - One Penny

Agricultural Motor.

Most agricultural implements which art worked by motor power of any description have the machinery permanently attached to the implement. Such an arrangement, of course, greatly limits the usefulness of the motor and renders it useless unless the particular work for which the whole ma chine is designed is assigned to it. There fore the agricultural motor should become popular in agricultural looalties, especially as the co3t of fuel, &c, is said to be very small and the expense of running tho motor considerably less than the cost of horte labour. In addition to its usefulness as a portable petrol motor, it will draw mowers, reapers, &c, these being easily attached to the back of the machine in a few moments. When not working in the fields it may be utilised in connection with chaff cutters, root pulpers, and for corn grinding and other operations requiring power. Any man of ordinary intelligence, it is claimed, can dri ve it after a few lessons. The ma chine has undergone practical te3ts which have caused it to be highly praised by ex perts, and as it is made by a firm having considerable motor car experience, every attention is given to stability and service ableness.



SHIPPING. rpHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING JL COMPANY'S LINE Royal Mail Steamers for London. Via Monte Video, Teneriffe, and Plymouth. Beet accommodation for all classes of Passengers. *~ Probable To Sail Steamer. Tons Final Port. about Paparoa* 6563 Wellington" Oct. 4 Eimutaka 7765 Wellington Oct. 30 Tongariro 7661 — Nov. 27| Wakanui 5706 —- To follow Euapehu* 7705 —' „ * Twin Screw. For further particulars"apply to FEIEDLANDEE BEOS., Ltd. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOET LONDON. EOYAL Mail Steamers, with superior accommodation for all classes of pas sengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Plymouth. Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. Aotea 6364 A. Lowden Well'n Oct. 16 Karamea 6563 J. Burton — N0v.13 •Athenio 12230 CKempson Well'nDeo.ll •Gothic 7755 W. Kidley — Waiwera ' 6837 J. Stuart Well'n * Twjn Screw, tNo passengers carried Pull particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BEOS. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under :-— For Wesfcport and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise- \ ment in Christchurch papers. Donedin — Mondays,. Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nelson and Picton via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday. Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Chriatchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. " For f urtther particulars apply to F. FEREIMAN, Agent, Ashburton, J



BUSINESS NOTICES, Fob CYCLING SHOES, GO TO H. Pan n ell, Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christcliuroh. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS And every description of Athletic | Shoes made to order and in stock. Write for instructions for self measurement FIT GUARANTEED. WARD AND CO.'S TJNBXVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTOHURCH. |^ASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Ruston & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBURTOtf OEFICE, The Arcade. Representative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATURDAY. INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1600 000 I | AS already been added to Policies in 1. 1 the Department. This is the Bonus Year And everyone now taking out a participa ting Policy will receive a substantial bonus at the end of the year. J. H. RICHARDSON, Commissioner. Ross' Antidote and Ointment The Great Herbal Remedy for Purifying the Blood. j



BUSINESS NOTICES. HENRY STEPHENSON. IN response to appeals from a number of my Clients to include the Sale of Farms, Town Properties', Suburban Properties, Suctions, etc., in my business, I have de cided to do so, and am prepared to receive particulars of such, and my terms will be exceptionally easy — NO SALE, NO CHARGE. I have several Town and Suburban Pro perties on my books, which I will be pleased to receive offers for, and all business in this direction will receive my ptompt and best attention. My Weekly Sale of Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, Furniture, etc., as usual, EVERY SATURDAY at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Fur niture, etc., as per arrangement in any part of the county. Advances made on all goods placed in my hands for Sale. MONEY.—I have several sums awaiting investment. Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately during the week, and all kinds of Produce. Agent : Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. Pianos and Organs on time payments from 2Qs per month. I have also several second hand Instru ments on hand, cheap. HENRY STEPHENSON, Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBURTON. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. * A LWAYS in Stock.—A first Yy jCX. class selection of Marble t~-l L-^L and Granite Monuments. v-ir-r — ■ I Designs and estimates may be * \ inspected at the establishment <Ljik of Mr John Wilson, Painter, * Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style.



'1 HE following unsolicited Testimonial I by a gentleman well known in Ash burton, speaks for itself : — Masterton, August 28,1901. Ross Antidote Company, Dear Sirs, —I feel it my duty to give you this enclosed testimonial in favour of Ross' Antidote for purifying the blood. I have been a great sufferer for many years from ulcerated stomach, indigestion, etc. My J life was a perfect misery, and I was almost a wreck. I grew tired of trying different medical men and remedies, of which I had tried almost every knowa one but yours and one day some eighteen months ago a gentleman came into the shop where I was employed. He remarked " Jack, you look very ill," and you may depend I was. He added, Will you take some medicine if I procure it; I replied, I will take anything. He brought me a bottle of your Antidote, and I took it accordingly as directed, and to my delight I began to get well, and after taking three large bottles I was a new man, thanks to your great discovery. I always keep it by me, and find a few doses occasionally keep me in perfect health, and I wish you the success with it that such a medicine merits. You can make what use you like of this. —I remain, yours, etc. J. H. Pauling, Masterton. May be obtained from Messes Fletchek i Bros., and Shbabman Beos., Ashburton. FURTHER EVIDENCE. JAMES THOMPSON, Masterton, states that he has been cured of a long standing blood ailment, also running sore on the leg, by the use of Plantekoa Medicine and Ointment. Good for Thomp son. W. H. DEVONPORT, also of Masterton, was unable to wear his boots owing to broken chilblains, but his feet were quite healed with three applications of Plantekoa Ointment. Seems wonderful, doesn't it. MRS J. ROW, Heatherlea, Levin, suffered from " nervous debility, extreme weakness, and other ailments incidental to my sex. One bottle effected complete cure." Plante koa the ladies friend. ( Do you suffer ? Plantekoa Remedies will Cure you. Plantekoa Medicine, Ointment and Soap obtainable from any leading chemist or storekeeper. J. JACKSON, East St, Agent MAKE no mistake, Mellob's the shop where you get real good value, thousands of pairs to pick from.



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Notice of Removal. ME J. E. BAIN, QURGEON •DKHTIBT, Has Removed to WardelTs Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. CELEBEATED SPAEKLING ALES AND STOUT. Forty Pbize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 COOKING RANGES. "OARNINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as openjfire. Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. nnEY the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss A Try the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Try the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers. - \



j BUSINESS NOTICES. New Zealand Insurance Com pany Established, 1859. Capital—One Million. THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial - Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality, Paid up Capital and Reserves, Fire and Marine Eisksj JAlso, Bisks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Bates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. AND TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON AND Surrounding District. TITE Have pleasure to notify that we will be BUYING either by the head on the farm, or at per lb in the Factory, at TOP MARKET VALUES throughout the coming season, NICOLL BROS. ASHBUETON. NTEAL HOTEL, ASHBUETON. W.-H. DAEDIS Proprietor. • BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. Free Stabling. 8 246 ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. ME 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' 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, ASHBURTON. THE first part of the above Hotel is now completed and ready to receive visitors. It is fitted up with all the latest improve ments. Every Bedroom has a Patent 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. 8277 | Cafe De Paris Hotel, Casheli Street, CHRISTCHURCH. THIS First-class Hotel, after undergoing extensive alterations and refurnishin on most modern lines, is NOW ©PEN TO i 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. WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST-' CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOREY'S TERMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Railway Station,) F. W. MILLWARD, ... 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 , < 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,Taacred street,



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. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVERY 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 Mayßeld .., 967 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Rangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 , } \ Ealing ... 595 „ Westerfiald ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON | Manager MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. mfiE BEST IN THE MARKET. Equal to the Leading Brands of . ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messbs Shear man Bros.



I I BUSINESS NOTICES %\ ■ $ I " Madajjrij-do you leva | I your dShiSdren?'" I *:* ■■]' —Shakespeare. ♦!♦ »|* Then your first care will be to provide them with «|> ■ ' *i a reliable food for their proper growth and V ' ■ % nourishment during their childhood. The best X «!♦ food that can be obtained is X I iILK ARROWROOT ! | BISCUITS | *«* Fed regularly on these Strengthening Biscuits, *t* ♦*♦ your children will grow up healthy and happy. A I SOLD EVERYWHERE. | y T I /\si^ for IV[i!k Biscuits | BV\ FA SI h h vIRKTi [,D ! MANURES, ARE THE BEST Tj^Oß TUENIPS, EAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP SPECIAL MANUBES are made to suit any kind of Soil or description of Crop. Samples 01 soil analysed free of cost to Farmers using our Manure. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. If there is no agent in your district, send to the Office for Price List and Testimonials, OAKTEBBUKY FKOZEN~¥eAT AND DAIRY PBOPUOE KXPOKT COMPANY, LIMITED. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, ■ 139 Hereford Street, Chriatehuroh. ~™W * ■ "Ljy tr Baf^ iStr*F" ' ' ' ""355^ True Coal, or Wood, up to 2ft Gin. • • mBBBtJtM >''^sJdoi With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he i, r ll?'£^lfil«ffigsZprll opeu._ Splendid Bread Bakers. With i ''' li?iSy!f 1 Tft''*lMfii"<ia^llM cas^ ron or cOPPer boilers. The copper ■ 0 ! IBKWJI If boilers are large and tin lined inside. I ifegyst^ti |l"*SS*s9s|P Repairs are a minimum. Made in all I *~^,ph ♦•-•#n.lBHBBBBh sizes, single or double. High or low pres- KSSBBSSSSSfSSSSSSiSSSmSS^k u^ a^ Ironmongers from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the makers, H. E. SHACEXOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin j ,%McyK*«afl»*wg»iuhhihiiiiiiiiiim«waHammHniM«anini in i ■, urnHiiBBBMMaHBGaHBMiMMam SMOKE ONLY N E W VENUS. A PERFJ--CT TOB\r-0.



C PANNELL, TAILOE AND MERCER, 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, | "TTAS a Choice Assortment of Suitings suitable for the season. Chesterfields and Covert Coats a specialty. Samples sent to any Address. Gentlemen's Mercery of every description, and the LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK. Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Ranfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting xjL the Growth of the Hair and removing Scurf and Dandruff. This is not a new preparation, but the Proprietor being requested to put it within reach of everyone, has had it placed throughout New Zealand, and it can now be obtained locally from all Chemists, Storekeepers, and Hairdressers, etc., or direct from the Manufacturer—EDWAßD ILES, Ladies'and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra j or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Geraldine. 8 12s bT, GEORGE JAMS, , Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. HAVE you tried Mellor's new Ameri can boots they are simply wonderful, there is nothing to equal them in Ashbur ton WANTED to sell, second-hand Colonial Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy terms; guaranteed in good working order. For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer Implement Agent.



__ BUSINESS NOTICES. ■ I here's No Place Like - - - STRANGE'S j For FURNITURE. T>OSSEBSING the Completes!; and moßt up*to-date Steam Furniture Factory in New Zealand, we are in a position to execute all orders for Furniture entrusted to us in the most satisfactory style. The Cheapest and the Best way to furnish is to patronise the actual Manufacturers, and obtain your Furniture from the Factory Direct. We furnish all kinds of Dwellings from basement to attic in any style desired, from the plain and homely to the costly and luxurious, and we are now constantly executing commissions for Furniture received from all parts of the colony. Estimates and full particulars post free on application to any address. :o *, For Carpets, Carpet Squares, Floorcloths, Linoleums. Mats, Mattings, Curtains, Crockery, "and Glass, &c, &c. We are unrivalled in New Zealand. All prices—and a practically unlimited choice of goods. -:o:— We own Venetian Blind, Bedding, and Wire-Mattress Factories, " and supply all these gooda of the very first quality at very reasonable prices. If you reside too far from Christchurch to come and see us, you should "fDrop us a Line," and transact • your business with us by letter. STRANGE & COMPANY, COMPLETE BOUSE FURNISHERS, CHRISTCHURCH. ijfe^a %'^f'f'^li you free y°urself from a'l Tyre troubles vi§<pl V^4-*^V The.« 3© Durable Tyres can be relied ■j|£s 1 fec^'i |Li=n, ''\"\r4 °n 'ur Twelve Months' Hard Riding on all ; I^l %^^ £~\ clashes and conditions of roads. . Ji>yii hj !■§/ BSWARE OF IMITATIONS. ''B&I v N N \f) Tlic Huniop Pneumatic Tyre Co. of Au3t Ltd., \ 53 I 2» Mcn.'ieid street. ChHstchurch, N.Z. lilo&i >^r,""% "i y Aud ai Mclbounic, hyoiity, Aceiaulf, l'L'rth.aufl Brisbane. ' l|jfc!r>||l Mellors Zealandia Boot Store, (The Well Known Boot Shop) HAS just opened up a THOUSAND Pairs of the very latest American and English ■ Boots and Shoes. Such a SPLENDID assortment has never before been seen m Ash burton. They are just the class of Boot you require, something neat and pretty, and every pair is GUARANTEED to give satisfaction. Remember that MELLOR Sells HUNDREDS of Pairs of Boots and Shoes every week, that is the reason why he can Sell so much [CHEAPER than any other Boot Firm in Ashburton NOW IS YOUR TIME TO BUY. We can supply you with any class of Boot you require You get your pick from Thousands of Pairs at that well-known Boot Shop-— MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE.. PROPERTIES FOR SALE THAVE FOE SALE — SEVERALGOOD FARMS In the Ashburton County, Amongst them being— 90 Acres, near Tinwald, improved 1936 Acres, Bankside, subdivided, well 233 „ Mitcham Road, improved watered, house of eight rooms, 3000  grass land, Lyndhurst stable, wool shed, etc 53 „ Carter's Terrace, extra heavy 140 Acres, Ashburton Forks, subdivided land into 5 paddocks, home, stable, and 476 „ Springburn, improvement, chaff house, well fenced and watered, nearly new land good 962 Acres, Mount Hutt, good house and 200 Acres, Buccleuch, subdivided, house, stable woolshed stable; all in good order 404 Acres, Elgin, heavy and light land, 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, subdivided, well watered; house, Tancred Street, Ashburton stable, shed and sheep yards 900 Acres, Fairfield, thoroughly improved 1800 Acres, Newlands; subdivided and well 155 „ Tinwald watered, improved ; good house, 1200 Acres, Doric, subdivided into eight stable, and granary paddocks; 12 stall stable and chaff 112 Acres, Hinds house, hut; all sown down in English 87 Acres, Alf ord Forest Road grass this year 80 Acres, Elgin 400 Acres, Barrhill, subdivided; seven 122 Acres, Hinds roomed house, stable, trap house, etc 596 Acres, Hinds 660 Acres, Eangitata South; subdivided, 100 Acres, Cairnbrae five roomed house, stable, granary, 550 Acres, Lauriston, well fenced, subdi woolshed, sheep yards, etc vided, land of good quality, stable, 4 545 Acres near Pendarves, subdivided, roomed house, thoroughly improved well watered, house, grain store, and. 500 Acres, Westerfield all necessary outbuildings 4,95 Acres, Coldstream, Hinds I 45 Acres, Tinwald 2100 Acres, Alf ord • Forest, good sheep j 512 Acres, Euapuna, subdivided, well country watered, with house, stable, Wack- 500 Acres, Lyndhurst, thoroughly im- ] smith's shop proved 290 Acres, Winchmore, subdivided, house 520 Acres, Seaview, first-class agricultural of six rooms land with every improvement 169 Acres, Lismore Leasehold; house, 324 Acres, Highbank, Lease in perpetuity, stable chaff and trap house House, Stables, land all necessary 1693 Acres, Eangitata improvements. 78 Acres, Elgin, well watered D, THOMAS, Ashburton



A Romance of Eoguery. Probably Fagan himself would have been proud of having turned out so accomplish ed a pupil as George Bunce, alias Charles Cooper, aged 20, whose career of consistent and zealous dishonesty, has well earned the eighteen month's haid labour awarded him at the Middlesex Sessions lately. Haying once run away from a situation to enlist, he has since thoroughly revenged himself oa the army for discharging him on that oc casion as too young. When the war broke out he joined and was passed for active ser vice. Having got his khaki outfit, he de serted, and proceeded to swindle enthusia stic North Londoners bj posing as a recruit ing sergeant. A short interval in prison followed, but that did not discourage Bunce. He came out with " honourable wounds received from the Boers," and a commission from the War Office to find the relatives and friends of soldiers who had died in South Africa and • left money. Loans and free board and lodging, accrued liberally, until the police intervened again. j The only result of this police pro secution was to make the indomitable i Bunce a corporal, with the South African ribbon. In this character he gave one superb little exhibition of his quality at | Hertford. He arrived on a stolen horse, i having dropped a stolen phaeton on the road. A policeman stood outside an hotel. Bunce calmly dismounted, ordered the con stable to hold the horse, and told him there was going to be a great military camp at Hertford. He, Bunce, was servant to Col* onel Jenks, and was sent in advance to prepare things. Six policemen, he sai<L •would be wanted at the camp. And so requesting the constable to take the horse round to the stables, Bunce strode into the hotel to make conquest of the landlord. There he ordered accomodation for the officers, and fared wall until next day, when he rode away to Welwyn. It waa a dog tripped him this time. It was stolen i from Ivlr Bevnolils, J.L\, and Punce wa* I unlucky enough to meet Mr Peynolds, jun. I Mine, months hard labour, of course, pro mole I iJunee to be sergeant of dragoons. Later ha tired of btuijr a bogus soldier, and bowline a bogus tniaed oilioial and a bogus detective. Pupinjf credulous people as ;i Scotland Yard officer has now brought 1 him into disastrous contact with the real Scotland Yard.



Never despair! The worst Cough or Cold will succumb to the influence of TUS Sl* CUJIA. Try it



BUSINESS NOTrCFA THE BEASQH WHY. THE reason of a certain business firm here selling articles at almost irresistible prices is attributed to the fact «f the principals being thorough tradesmen. The above, needless to say, refers to the firm of Moriarty Bros., cabinetmakers, etc, Tancred Street. . ■■ SALES may come and sales may go, then the question is—Where to get good, sound, honest value the year round. Try H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound to Cash, Buyers of any amount over nine pence WOTth. ; __^ WOOI , WOOL. V F not already a staunch client of ours X we hope you soon will be. We want your business. We assert that every man should adhere to his own trade, as one cannot successfully cope with ten or twelve different classes of business. If he attempts it someone's interests must suffer. Oor business is the STOCK AND WOOL BUSINESS. We have been brought up to it, and it is well known that we are Experts. We do not care what other firms do. We assert that we can show better averages than anyone else. Do not be led away or coerced into the belief that anyone can sell—such is not the case. Firstly—A man must be a judge of what he is selling. . Secondly—He must be in touch with values, ffejrdly—lie must have the confidence of fcfce buyers. Fourthly =<-Ho must have discretionary ability,. Fifthly—lie must be capable of advising his clients. Finally —We assert ihat you cannot make an auctioneer. Ib is a gift, and good men are not procurable. Do not run away with the idea that any one can sell. Our experience is that per haps it is all very well on a rising market, but all markets are not rising ones, and the very one to which your consignment may coma forward might be a weak one, and you may lose enough on that sale to amply justify your securing the services of the best man. We look after all consignments ns though they were our own, our clients being our first and only consideration. You can rely upon prompt payments, personal supervision, careful valuations, and no sacrifices, therefore hesitate no longer, send your consignments to H. MATSON and Co., Addington. Ashburton representative—- David"Thomas. Wool Packs, Grain Sacks, Twine, Berger's Branding Compound supplied at lowest current rates. Cash advances made against the Growing Clip either for Lecal Sale or Shipment up to any amount. We are the local Agents for Messrs H Dawson and Co., Wocl Brokers, London. H. MATSOJS" AND CO,