The Shearers' Union.

The following is a copy of a printed Qirrakr notice which has been received by the principil sheep owners of the .Aihbtirton county:— ' # ■ Oanterbnry Shearers' Industrial

Union of Workers, Condition* of Labour proposed to be obwmd in the Oaaterbary Industrial ■Dirtriot. • -.., 1 The hottra of working to be trom 5,30 a mto 6 80 p in, on five days per week. Work to cease on Satorday at 12 o'clock noon. The following to be obierved on five days per week, Mon day to Friday •—-Start w©rk 5.50 a ra, ©ease work 7 o'clock ; breakfast 1 hoar ; ■tart work 8 o'clock, cease work 9.45 j itmob 4 hoar | start work 10 15 , cease work 12 o'clock ; dinner 1 hour ; start work 1 o'clock, cease work 2.20, snaoke-oh 120 minute*: »t»rt work 2.40, cease work 4- o'clock ; lanch $ boar j atarfe work 4.30, knock off 5.80 p in. On Saturdays—Start work 530 fttt.oeue work 7 o'clock ; breakfast 1 hoar, start work 8 o'clock ; cease work 9.45 ; lunch & hour ; start work 10 -I*, knock off 12 o'clock. Making a iota! of 48 hoars and 20 minutes per week. _ , , 2 That the price for shearing floes sheep be at the rate of £1 per hun dred, with rates as stipulated. 8 That the price for shearing rams orer six months old be at the rate of £2 per hundred, with rations as eti pilatedj 4 That all the Bheep where necessary t»© dagged before coming into the shed to ba shorn, if'no* dagged shearers to be paid afe the rate of 33 (three shil lings) per hundred over and above the stipulated r*te ioe shearing. j

8 That (the aheep owner pays on demand 75 percent of wages earned. 6 That the exchange be added to all ejaeqaea or orders. !,7 f hat all sheep shorn be paid for in full.- " 8 That no shearer be compelled to •bear wet sheep or cancered sheep, 9, That 11 repreaentaeive I© elected by the ihearers, auch representative ami the person in charge of che ihed to be the responsible persons to settle all dispute?. I 10 That in the event of my dispute nosing as to wet sheep, the shed Rfreientative to take a vote of the j •heifers, the majority to rul®. 11 Ihafc no ehearer enter a catohiog pen «ftor the bell rings. 12 That all sheep be taken carefully from the catching pen, no shearer to be compelled to carry sheep out. 13. That the theep-ownera find free grazing for one horse for each shearer; I

14, That the sheep-owner finds, free of cosfc, one grindstone to every eight or pars of eight, shearers. If, That io sheds where machines are used the sheep-owner to find the necessary machinery, combs, cutters, oil, ate, free of cost.

16 6ae learner to ten shearors.

17. That no borrowing be allowed. 18. The the sheep-owner supply the following Hat of rations :—Tea," coffee, white sugar, Soar, rioo, Bago, currants, raiiiap, fine salfc, pepper, mastard, vinegar, butter, potatoes, onioos, beef or mutton, baking powder, cream of tartar, carbonate of soda, hops, dried apples, carry powder, oatmeal. The tame to be cooked in a wholesome manner and served in sufficient quan tity. - 19. Thafc the dining-room be suffi ciently ligbttd each evening til! 9 o'clock p m; !20 That where sheep-owner sn g»ges oootrael cook ( the above ration Hat to apply, 21. Thafc preference shall be given to Unionist?.

TSE ASBBURTON GUARDIAN : WEDNESDAY, APRIL 80 } 1902

Printed aad published by Thomas Hanoox, for the Proprietor, Robhbi! Bell, at big Printing Office, Buraabfe Street, Aahbutton. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1902,



THE GREAT THBOAT AND LUNG CURE. XC7S&ICTTRA. Comparison la the only true lest of excellence, and the reason for the eitraf ordinary success of this preparation is that it has feeen proved to be the /v-BSST OF ALL BEMIDIES for the complaints it professes to deal with. If you are suffering from Bronchitis PneoHtoffit*, or any pulmonary complaint, asingle dose will givs yoa instant relief. Not only will tha immediate trouble be relieved, bob the organs afl oted wiH be ■isreagthened, and thus enabled to resist the enorcaohmenfe of serious disease. It fa veil known that Oonsnmption la easily Bosoeptlble of treatment in its earlier Btsgee, and for this purpose TUSSICUR A ABSOLUTELY UNEQUALLED A single trial will bs sufficient to prove the valuable properties of this preparation and when onoe its virtues become known, all oilier medicines wiU ba banished from the household. - Price 2s 6d per botde Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer, S J Evans, Bunedin. ; Wholesale Agents, Kempthome, Prosserand Co. Obtainable) at alt chemists and Store keepers In the Colony, HoZiZils OyOLBS—The display of Hollis cyoles now on view at John Orr & Go's ie weii W*rthy of Jnepeotioa by all cycling eothns'. iaetu. Those maohines are made from genuine B.S.i parts by the celebrated gtsnmakers, I. Hollia & 3ods, Birmingham, which should be eaffiolenb guaranteb of their efficiency. The models we have seen are superbly finished, And tbo high utandard of quality attained in the rowmfaofcare of the Holiis bioyole has besn moel rigidly maintained. A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Talks aboab the virtues of Impey'a May Apple/ S&r John Sharp, JP, Kelson, writes:— * The onequalled reputation Imp y's M*y Apple has gained as a remedy for indigestion* induced ma (hough sceptical of the virtues s»id to be possesnc-d by patent medicines to purchase several bottles. I fonnd 1b an excellent stomachic tonio, promoting digestion, and having a beneficial effect generally. It Is highly appreciated by citiz'Bb of my acquaintance, If these remarks assist In supporting the genuineness of May Apple yoa are at liberty to publish them.' Thh is striking testimony, aed-'yon may easily prove lbs ftccnraoy* Chemists and stores, 2s 6d.



No Owum is Ohajibeklain's Cough Remedy—Many cough cares contain opiate. The effeob of this drag Is to diminish secretion of the moeaa. and the reliefaffoirdedis©fllytemporary. As»oon M the effect of the opium passes off, the malady returns in a more severs form. The system is also weakened and rendered Snore susceptible to cold. Chaiaberlaln'a OoDgh Bemedy does uofc contain opium in my form* Iti affords relief and leaves the system in a healthy condition. It; always «res and cures quickly. The New Zealand Farmera' Co-operafclv© Aeaociafcic n of Oaisterbary, Liocited, Ashbafton, sells It '



Should other remedies fall you can ik'w*ya depend on TU^feICUKA, AH who j»l?« lrl«4 iti say the e«w



Jsßftiljja* If you stop eating you Jrcv|l||™ will surely get thinnes jk 'IRIh^S an<^ thinner, until at last j^JBShBSk you starve to death. Grass "won't answer, althougl l|^m»|^^|il it is good for the horse. ' WnmM^^W ou mus* aye a 00(^ B§lf|^Ms@l suitable to your needs. MVspTPw«h' a^r can fe e I i^^Bfef liearty and strong. And ':" vm it always restores tb c early rich, dark color to gray hair. We say that "gray hair is starved hair"; and the only way to treat it is to supply the best kind of hair food. This is where Ayer's Hair Vigor differs so greatly from other hair preparations; it feeds the hair. Just keep that in mind all the time you arc using ifc. Prepared by Dr..!. C. Ayer Co., Uuk'.U Mass., U. S. >.



BUSINESS NOTICES W DONGES. ARCADE CHAMBERS rpEACHER of .Violin, Mandolin, and Harmony Pupils attended ab their own homes* Quieter commenoee from any date, WANTED KNOWN—That) lam prepared to give EafcJmabeß for all Plumbers' and GasSttlng Work, and oan guarantee complete satisfaction. Hob and Oold Water Services laid od. Well Sinking, Baths, Tanks, and Boiler Frames. Having had a long experience in Gun Repairs, those Sportsmen who require their Buna repaired t;y an Experb should bring them to me early, aa the season is close upon us, WILLIAM R. HYDE, Bnrneiib Street, Next) Door to Club. Plumber, Locksmith, Gasfibter & Tinnmibh. Loweßb prices compatible with good workmanship 53 Coughs and Colds. <©. The worst thing about them ia that they hang on and continue to hang on. Your home remedies do not touch them. What is wanted is a food as well as a medicine—a medicine-food. A medicine that will heal and soothe irritated surfaces, tone the nerves, and add flesh and strength to the body. Xcrne's Snjutstoq of Cod Live? Oil with Hypo phosphites of Lime, Soda, and Creasote Q, ia the medicine needed. "It's Famous." Oreasote is disinfectant and antiseptic. God Liver Oil—the purest Norwegian—makes fat. It creates strength, appetite and flesh. It will make almost anybody fat. Lime and soda hypophosphites give power and tone. These valuable ingredients are emulsified and thoroughly blended with fresh egga. You know how good fresh eggs are; they are always ordered for sick and weakly people. Together these remedies make the finest and most perfect medicine known. Lane'a Emulsion soothes and heals irritated throat and lunga and stimulates the appetite, aids diges tion, nourishes, fortifies and refreshes the entire system. g> i?: Sold by all chemists and stores. Price 2/6 and 4/6. 31 Ix ROTHWELL. DAMAGED BY SEA WATER. OSIE CASE DUESS GOODS. FTHHE Agents having allowed as a Very Substantial Allowance on tbove Goods, we will offer the Lot THIS DAY, AT VERY LOW PRICES, as it is ■imperative that they should be CLEARED AT ONOE. DRESS GOODS FROM 3d a Yard. Comb and See Them, ASHBTJRTQN DRAPERY COMPANY J. L. HIGGS HAS Latest Designs IN HOUSE : : DECORATIONS CALL AND SEE. J. L. HIGGS. Homse Decorator, Fainber, Glazier, Bignwritor, eto. s Tailored Bbreeb. RAILWAY REFRESHMENT) ROOMS. HAVING secured the lease of Railway Refreshment Rooms, I shall be glmd to see all old friends. WINES, SPIRITS, 'and ALES of the Bead Quality only kep& in stook. |?3 J, MNEEN, /



__ T. pollooic TO LIT. CFRONT Pffi-es in Aroade Chambers, X; centrally eUuateel in Burnett Str^, T. BULLOCK: REALIiATION SALE? OF ft number of ITown Seotona an fol' lowa, viz :— T S 419, containing | acre, fronting Moors S:reet, nioo site for a house | good land for garden purposes T S 19, containing J aor?, fronting East Street, osar the approach to the Treffio Bridge T S 21, containing § aore. corner of East and Dobson streets T 8 22, containing J aore, fronting East Serect), aart adjoining the above Offsrs are invited for the purchase of either of these sections Inspection Invited T BULLOCK, Agenb THE f. llowicg special sums to Lend on approved freehold senurltlec, v'z — £525, £250, £600, £1000 £150, and £100. Apply to T. BULLOCK, FUR SALE. SHEEP FARMS. SHEEP COUNTRY. IMPROVED FARMS, ETO, 1492 acres, sheep country, mostly in itß native state 600 acres, improved, very'good sheep country 1200 acres odd, sheep farm, with good improvements 90 acres, improved, near town 500 seres, has been sown with English grasses 800 acres odd, improved farm, good • for all round farming"] 1800 acres, mostly unimproved 40 acres, near the sea 98 acres odd, improved, not fai from Tinwald 850 acres, light land, partly improve Also— Several blocks of good land suitable for all round farming, varying to area from 60 aorea to 1200 aoros Most) of the light land blocks are very aoitubla to work with rioh heavy farm lands. Fail particulars, terms, eto, furnished application^ T BULLOCK FOR SALE, FTIHE following Town and Suburban Pro? X peifcieei— T 8 7^l, containing J aore, corner of Peter Street and East Belt, on whioh is erected a dwelling of 4 rooms, verandah, bay window, Eta T S 955, containing £ aore, unimproved, oorner of East and North Beits ; tTS 956, containing £ aore, adjoining i |T S 334, containing J aore, well situated in Moore Street, on which is erected cott&ge of 4 rooms; firs 1) olaaa land for f arden purposes TSBSS, containing J sore, fronting Grey Street, on which is erected an a'mosfc new dwelling house of 6 rooms, verandah, de taohed washhouse, copper built in and other Improvements TSB9, oontafnius! i acre Moore Street, with oommodious buiidiDg thereon, viz. 4 shops and dwellings attached. This property ie only ods section back from Easb Street. Building allotments, v'.z ?— Lots 24 and 25, containing 1 acre, treating Winter's Road, Alientoi T 8 248, containing 1 rood 6 perchoc, Anne Streeb Tinwald First olias building site fronting Wakanni Road, ja at eff Eitet Townßilf, oontnining I rood 2 perches, being part of Lots 42 and 43 Two roods S^perohes, with small oottagp, Trevorton * Suburban building site, 2 sores, being Lota 33, 54 t 35 and 35, tiret olass laod, fronting Middle Road, A! lon ton | acre, together with 5 roomed house, McMurfio Street, Tinwald § acre, together with 4 roomed cottage, scullery, etc, fronting Charles Stree\ Alien" ton 1£ ores, township of Rakaia Building Site>, oorner bleek, Lita 1, 2. nnd 5, containing 3 roods 13 perches, fronting Alford Foreib Road ; to be sold as a whole or separately Lota 13, 14, and 15, each containing 1 rood, career Alford Forest Road and James Street-, Allenton For terms and full pirtioulars of the several properties Apply to ._ _____ ___: BULLOOK TU LET, Lob 46, con'aining £ aore, good land, fronting Eton Street, flampabead Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent FOX SALS SUBURBAN PROPERTY. 3At!RES together with well builfc house of five rooms, stable, trapsljed, fowl house, eto. For farther particulars apply to T BULLOCK, Agert. TO LET /COTTAGE of 3 rooms, together with one K.J aero of land, fronting Trevor's Road Trevorton. 0? BULLQOK, TO LET. DWELLING of5Booms&), centrally situated fromiug Wakanui Road, »e*r the Posb Olfije. Possession can be given aexb week. T. BULLOCK. TO LET p(OTTAGE and Section, fronting Oam* \J bridge Streeb, Hampstead. Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent. FO¥~SALE~ " Small Homestead of 76 Acres 6 On which is erected Dwelling of Four iaomß, Stable, Trapshed, Bowl House, eta. fhe property is divided into four paddocks md well watered. Conveniently situated, >eing lees than one mile from Winelow Railway Station, en the upper side of the inc. Suitable for a Contractor or Dealer Liberal Terms For further pirtioaiar* apply to T BULLOCK, Agenb _______ . jJJI MALL Shop ab southern entrance of the !3 Aroade, lately occupied by Messrs Jraoa Broe. ' T BULLOCK, Agenb j



I BUSINESS NOTICES | . Plugarer Bill TIAS BEEN AND GONE, BUT THE EXCELSIOR PLOUGH AND CULTIVATORS Have Come to Stay* CALL AND INSPECT. ANY FAIR TRIAL GIVEN. PRICES TO SUIT ALL. Albo— PLOUGH SHARES IN STOCK, AH Sizes— R.N.F. and C. Morrow, Bsssett 4 Co, Wills Street, Ashbueton. M. PRIEST, Manager FRAME BUFFERS 6d, ab the Eclipse Cycle Co. j T¥7TT"\7 Scratch the Enamel on your VV XI X Bioycle when you oan get a Buffer for 8 1 ab THE ECLIPSE CYCLE 00. BAKER BROS. Complete Furnishing-, UNDERTAKERS, A WARNING VOICE, A REPEATER. 4 143



BANJOS, MANDOLINS, AND GUITARS. I HAVE just opened, exes Gothh, aom? First-olasa English BANJOS, Eto, am' C am selling them for Cash or Time Payment! »t very low price?. Those iatending going in for any of the *bove Instruments should Gall and inspect bhem. Thorough instruction given on Banjo, Mandolin, or Guitar, For terms, eto, apply T« W JBfc IGr JHL T, Tancred Btreel IT WILL PAY mF Io Try Our 131(MJI!1 SioDOJVAJ^D Sc CO. Tailors The Boot Palace* fTTfi H&VE JUST OPENED UI FDR THE WINTER Every Description of Ladies' and Gen&'j Sngiieh, AE.erio.iu and Colonial BOOTS & SHOES. Gent's Football, Oycle, Evening, Cricket ?ennie, and Bowling Shoes always in Stock. Ladies' Walking Boots and Shoes In New Ityle and great Variety. 3 ? Ladies' Evening Shoes in various Colours Children's Sohool Boota and Shoos ipeoialty. Repairing done ab shortesb Notice W. SPARROW Corner East and Moore Streets, ASHBURTON COALS! GOALS ! COALS! mount somers NEW SEAM GOAL IS NOW IN TEE MARKET. HHIS ia Canterbur^'e Besb Coal. E?ery L Householder should save money, and lep the money In the province by using OUNT SOMERS COAL This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, burns Ith a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TRY IT ! TRY IT ! TRY IT iTo be had of all Coal Merchants; ica~l7B per Ton at Mount Somers Station JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street, Ashburton. 3 174



TO ELKOIORB OF ABHBURTON. T &DIEB AND GENTLEMEN,— JU 16 ia with the betfc interests of the Electors of Ashburton at heart, and also as a means oF makirg a modest livelihood, that we plaoa our Services afc your dtspoßal. We guaraotae firs') class work both in Cabinet mftkfng and Upholstery Department, and sinoei'sly trasb when dealing ia either of these Hues you will call on your ever-ready Servands,— j | MORIARTY BROS., ! 189 Wakanui Road & Caes Sbrset, T" ADIES ! The wonderful • Daydream JLJ Corset) lor 5d lid daring the sale.— , Pis4Boß'fi Drapery bale



• BUSINESS! NOTTOEB _J THE WEATHER DURING THE PAST WEEK HAS FOUND OUT j j THE WEAK SPOTS IN YOUR UNDERSTANDINGS. Oh! For a Pair of Dry, Comfortable, Good Boots J SIGH NO MORIS, CALL AT NICHOLAS & PICKFORD'S AND GET THE VERY THING YOU WANT; THE FINEST STOCK IN TOWN. American Makes in Men's and Women's latest ap-to-date Ftyles at lowest prices, in Strong Makee, Splendid Values, only Reliable Brands kepb NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD, EAST STREET; HARDLEY BROS., PLUMBERS, IRONMONGERS, AND TINSMITH '< Our Season's Stock of GUNS, CARTRIDGES, AND GUN FITTINGS la to Hand ; and Oar GUNSMITHING, ENGINEERING, and BRAIZING DEPARTMENT, Ie in U c Handa of a Certificated Engineer, therefore all work will be carried out 01 latest soientifio Hues, and guaranteed We bold a large stook nf WINDMILL?, TANKS, BATHS, FOBOE and LIFT PUMPB, SINKS, LAVATORY BASINS. HIGH PRESSURE BOILERS, &o, and make HOT and COLD WATER aud SANITARY WORK a Specialty SPOUTING, RIDGING, and all classes of Tin and Iron Goods Manufactured, Pipe Wells Driven, Pamps, Hydrahlio Rams, Windmills .and Water Wheels fixed and supplied. A St»ff of Competent Workmen always available for all o'aases of Plumbing work in any part of the county. «*« 32 HARDLEY BROS. p-°-B"82 PLUMBERS and SANITARY ENGINEERS, EAST STREET SPIIII HW_H_inf 111, AUTUMN AND I Spe°&X°> bymy WINTER NOVELTIES. New Ooods in ail Departments Beautiful Selection of NEW MANTLES, JACKETS, GAPES, SEAL JACKETS, BILK BLOUSIS, FURS, GLOVES, and ; DRESS MATERIALS, LACE COLLARS, SILK SKIRTS,?<fcc T\T>"LiQamjr a TTTTVI'/^ n giving every satisfac• UKj&ofeillAlLllM VX TION IN FIT, STYLE, and PHIOE HIGH-CLASS TAILORING Perfect Fit, Good Workmanship, Prices Very Moderate. ANDREW ORR. GUNS. GUNS. GUNS, JUST LANDED.—SingIe and Doable Barrel Breech Loading; A real Good S.B. at 4os. D.8.. from 653 upwards. AMMUNITION TO SUIT ALL. CARTRIDGES, including Eley's Universal and Blue. Nobel's Billistite, Smokeless, NBV CLUB. NBWBIVAL. Powder, Shot, Caps, Loading Implements, Gun Oasoa, Cleaning Rods, &c. LAMPS.. JIND LAMP WARE. Library or Dining Koom from .27s 6d to 55a; Table from 2s 6d to 30a: (Jail and inspect the " New Miller," — Hand Lamps from Is. LAMP GLASSES ASt'D WIOKS OF ALL KINDS. OARPBNT.EB' S TOOLS Of all Descriptions at Reduced Prices. Greatest variety and Cheapest in A&nburton. RANGES & .REGISTER GRATES TO SUIT THE TIMES; g.-mESdins, The People's Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade FARMS FOE^PRITATE SALE. TTTE HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES FOX PRIVATE SALE :— 376 acre farm ab Waterton, with 4 roomed house, 4 stall stable, loose box, and granary ; good cropping and graßa land 400 acre firm at Tiismore, good improvements ; 250 acres n g^aaa, 60 acres ready for wheab, 50 turnips, and 50"stubble; 7 roomed house, stable, woolshed, granary 786 acre farm at Newlands, with 5 roooied house ; acres In ton/dps, 600 newly laid down, 187 old pasture 730 acres, Hinda district, good buildings, all in grass, well fenced ami subdivided into 9 paddocka, well watered 1100 acre farm at Ealing, no Improvements j 800 acres in tussocks, balance in turnips 405 acre farm ab Ealing, with 4 roomed home, stable, and other improvements ; all in grass 500 acres ab Methven, 8 roomed house, and other Improvements 156 acre farm at FJemlngton, 4 roomed house and stable, well watered ani fenced acre farm at Sprlngburn, all newly laid down ; 7 roomed house, 6 stall stable, woolshed, divided into 10 paddocks 450 acre leasehold farm, at Mitoham Road 950 acre farm at Seafield, 4 roomed house^ stable 262 acre farm afc Flemlngton, highly improved, divided into 8 paddocks, well fenced and watered, 6 roomed house, granary, outhouse, 4 rooms, 6 stall stable, and other necessary outbuildings 3 3800 acres, all In grass, well fenced and subdivided ; all' weM watered and good plantations ; clobb to railway ; with good buildi *ig3, house, woolshed,' cottage, aod other Improvements ; easy terms. (This VroPer^'F cari "3e 80^ subdivided in two blocks.) We shall ba glad to give the fullest information to fatendh M 5 parchasers, and show them over any of the above properties. FRIEDLANDEEBROS., LTD,



I BUSINESS NOTIONS IKB J. hho'lß, " MUSICS BKLLER, &O, DEGISTERED TBAOHJfiB of Xi MUSIO Music and Musical Instruments of every description. Latesb mueia by every mail. Just arrived, stew assortment of Month Organs, etc« AGENT FOR j I Wheßler and Wlleon Sawing Machines runs as light as a feather, turns drudgery ; nto a pastime. The magic aiisct sewer AGENT FOR EMPKESS NEEDLE. All materials kept. Lessons free. • Tanoebd Sbbbot? (next Ball, Herbalist) NOTICE. H. P. MADDEN, BAKER, CONFECTIONER, AND CATERER, East Street, WOUI D respectfully take this opportunity of thanking his caa tomers forpaafc order 3, and trusts to merle a continuance of the same In the future Additional aocomodatlon haa now bsen added to the refreshment rooms, which are still under the personal supervision of Mrs Madden, where patrons can rely upon receiving the best attention. Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, etc, will be dispensed, in conjunction with Hot Scotch Pies, Scones, Cakes, Pastry Creams, which are manu factured en the premises, from the basfc ingredients, and from the latest London and Parisian recipes, for which the Establishment is noted. Bride, Birthday, and Christening Cakes a'speciality, Catering as usual. ' Satisfaction " ia our motto, __'. __4_125 TO THE -FARMERS OF THE j TINWALD DIbTRIOT. HAVING taken over the SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITH BUSI NESS lately carried on at Tiawald by Mr J Stephens, I am prepared to execute all work entrusted to me with despatch, and ab moderate prices. Trusting to receive a fair share of public patronage; G. MORRISON, 1 (I.ATE OF LaGMHOR), OTINWALD SHOEING FORGF. 4183 LLBWBLLIN OWEN, MCSM, CERTIFICATED & REGISTERED TEACHER. i STUDENTS prepared for any Musical Examination held in New Zealand. All branches of^Music feaught. Candidates presented at Fxaminations 137 ; average marks gained, 94 per oenb. 2 WANTED.— Farmers aed Employers requiring Married Couples, Plough men, Groorr.B, Gardeners, Shepherds, Dairy Hands ; also Hotel Servants, to apply to J, McDonald, Manchester Street, Christ-1 ohuroh, AH orders promptly attended to. Miss Oonway supplies female servants. 2102 HIG3 CLASS T GLOBING WE Have just opened, ex s. s. ' Paparoa,' a large shipment of KEW WINTER GOODS, comprising a fine assortment of 'cp to date' Suitings in Worsted?, Vicunas, Cheviots, Meltons, Beavers, Rea Irish Fritzs, Rainproof Overcoatinga, Fancy Vestings, <&c. E3P 1 Wo undertake to execute all orders encrusted to ua to the satisfaction of our clients, and at prices which will compare favourably With those of any of the leading Chrietchurch firms for equal quality, or fit", style, and workmanship. Also, Ladies' Tailor-made Cosfcnmes, Jackets, Habits, &c, in the latest styles. obaigheadTbebrymab The Leading Tailors and Outfitter. Aehburtou. 1 Sarsafarula^ THOMAS YOUNG, BOOTMAKER, Tanobbd Stbeet, HAS Just Received a Hue of Ladies Besb American Gloss Kid Leglet an Button Boets for the Winter, also Goloahee. Prices moderate, Bespoke work and Repairs promptly attended to. ________ WAIRARAPA BUSINESS OPENINGS. BLACKSMITH'S and Wheelwright's business for sale ; a going concern, Bhop, 4 roomed house, and Jaote of orchard and garden ; the whole, including stock in trade, and goodwill and freehold of property for £230; £100 cash only required. Bakery buainese, owner retiring, best Connection in the Walrarapa, horses, carte, and a snug property ridiculously cheap; about £150 cash would suffice a good trades man. 500 acres of good sheep country, rather hilly, but well watered, and will carry 2£ to the core, freehold for £3 per acre; 9 miles from Maaberton by good road, 1 Bast payiag hotel in Wellington province £300 or £400 required, every aasiat&nee to good couple. Beardinghouse, 22 rooms, boardera average from 15 to 25; in centre of Masterton beautifully furnished, freehold £400, fur nifcuro ab valuation ; eaey terms arranged if required. Country hotel, new, with 350 a^res good cow country, \ mile from dairy factory, and faring railway station ; 47 oowb, pigs, poultry, furniture, and goodwill; 10 years lease ; the price for everything as It atunde £1,150 ; easy ingoing ; a big money making °haUCe' G H GOODALL, Auctioneer, &o, Masterfcon CARSON'S Stocktaking Sale of English China and Earthenware, American Glass and Hardware, Sheffield Cutlery and Electroplate, Blcyoles, Bsushware, and Japanese Goods, ia now on. =' Smoke New Yenusi I



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BUSINESS MOTTOES . NOTICE .TO FARMERS " One Tale's Good Tim, Another's , Told." SO ARE ALL OI'HEK Cultivator*, until the Colonial Double Spring Titled Qultiv&tor came on tho Market. Call at "she | FARMERS' IMPLEMENT DEPOT, TanobbdJStbeet, Wheo we ehall be pleased to show you the beet and latest fn'Caltivators, ALSO OUR CHAMPION COLONIAL GOLD MEDAL DRILL. , Never Baaten fn Actual Field Trial, THE COLONIAL EOTARY DISG RIDGER Takes the place of Three Implements. PLOUGHS AM) HARROWS AH Sizes and Weights Any Farm Implement; specially mads to order if required Any trial given with all Implements 'W. STONYER .. ; 4 I£B NOTICE OF REMOVAL MB J. IT BAIN, OURGEON DENTIST Hbs Removed to Warden's Buildings, Oashel Street, Ohristchurch Telephone 956 VOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING & PIANOFORTE, • Mrs Johnston ; RESUMED Teaohiog on THURSDAY 50th Jan. Havelock Street * Bight Here 7^ =D.Sf"OCK,-= THE SHOEMAN, TALKS HE Calls your attention fco the Great Window Display he ia now making of LADIKS AGKNI'd EVENING SHOES, juab imported ex a.BJ Psparoa; aleo beauti ful Styles ia . WARM BLIFP£3RS : ; for Winter Wear, : , Make it your business to take a look at I hia Window tc-day, and while there don' 6 forget 'THLXS FACT, 1 ■ ■ That he holds one of • The Largest and best assorted Stocks of Winter Boota and Shoes in Aahburton. Remember— D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE Burnett Street, Ashburton WANTED. \\T ANTED KNOWN—TfaM Mitchell *■% & TuasKß are Sola Agents for the W.B. Straight Form Corset, which Is now ia such great favour and demand. All tha numerous etyleH and Shapes all on view In the Firm's J^howrcom BENJAMIN Gum, the wonderful Cough _ remedy, gives instant relief. Children take it readily j pleasant to take. OU KNOW IT! Ikaow it !!""]£ fact everybody knows that Mellora Zealandia Boot tiitore gives the besb value j In Boots and Shoes in Ashburton. WAKTfeD KNOWN-thaTw &1m Baker, Cabinetmakers, Uphlstef ers, and Picture FramerSj Havelock Street, have a large assortment of Parlor, Dining Room, and Bedroom Furniture on hand ; also Bedroom bets, Iron Bedsteads, and all articles required by householders for family purposes ; all at lowest rates. Inspection invited. "F>ENJAMIN Gam stops coughing, loosens _O phlegm, allays that irritation. Suite young or old; WANTED KNOWN—That our Dresa making Department la in full swing. Orders for Easier Holidays should be given at once —Mitchell & (Eornbb, DO YOU KNOW MeJlor's Zealandia Boot Store ? Rather ! That's the s'aop to bay real good boots for little money WANIED KNOWN—That a big line of L&oa Curtains we have just landed, ex s.b. Paparoa, is full of really nioa giodsat tempting priaes. Full display in oar windows—Mitchell & Tubnkb. CAN'T stop coughing? Benjamin Gum cures recent or chronio ooughsa It's made to cure, and does cure, /"IYOLISTS and Athletes—Gcod all wool V,/ Sweaters 5s lid and 7s 6d 5 all wool Gashmerfi Sox, 2 pairs for Is lid—W H Peakoe's Drapery Bale. PAi'TY Pan baking powdei wante ona trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing WANTED KNOWN—Tb*t our Lace Goods and Embroideries are a really fine collection and being bought direst from the makers the value ia indisputable.-— Mitchell & luener, HPHEY SAY that Mellor'a Zeaiandla JL Boot Store ia giving better value in Footwear than ever. Do you think it is true ? It's a fact sir ! 1 just bought fchia pair of shooters at Mellor's, and they only cost me 10a ; if I went anywhere eke for them they would have cost nae a lot more. Take sny advice, the next palt of boots or shoes you want for yourself or family, go to Mellor'a Zealandia Boot Store for them. He haa thousands of paira to pick from, and his prices are much cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. Thanks old man, I will certainly bay my next from Mel/or. By the way: You might; give me hia address ? Oh ! Everybody knows that Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store is ia Tancred Street, Ashburton. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a pafcty pan <*t each end of tin. I SAY FHIEND : Where is the beet shop to buy a-pair of boots? Why, Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store ! I always ■ gefc good value at Mellor's PATTY Pats baking powder, the great! novelty, two pabijy tine for nothing From all Grocers rj ■ AXE FOTIOE-Thafc Mellor's Z 3 a~ _i landia Boat Store is giving better value than ever in Footwear 13 ATT ¥ Fan baking powder is the groao JL eat novelty you ever saw. Sold all grooerti. REWARD— Found in Tancred Street, Mellor'a Zealandia Boat Store. The best and cheapest shop for boots and shoes WHAT prize Bakers for pastry n«o Fatty Pan baking powder, the great novelty.