PARLIAMENT.

House of Representatives.

Wellington July 23 The House met at 2.30 p.m. Mr Pirani presented a petition from Mr "E. G. Jellicoe, solicitor, Wellington, praying , for an enquiry into prison management.

The petition was referred direct to the Public Petitions Committee, as an im portant witness is about to leave the colony. Petitions were presented praying for the abolition of tbe totalieator, and in favour of the Young Persons Protection Bill. Mr Witheford gave notice to move that an additional Minister be appointed, whose special duty shall be to take charge of the waste lands of the Crown, with a view to bringing about a, speedy settlement of those lands. Such apjpointment to be made from among the North Island members. Mr G. W. Russell gave notice to ask if the Governmeut will set up a Joint Com mittee of both Houses on education, to report in what direction the system may be extended and improved.

Mr Thos. Mackenzie gave notice to ask the Government whether they had noticed the serious condition arising from the Public School Teachers Salaries Act of last session, whereby a large number of country schools were now closed, and what steps would be taken to meet this condition of things. Mr Massoy asked what the Government proposed to do in. regard to adjourning the House for the Coronation. He understood the feeling of members to be that if the House adjourned for more than one day, the adjournment ought to be of sufficient length to enable them to visit their res pective homes, and take part in local cele brations.

Sir Joseph Ward said that so far no official intimation had been received by the Governor as to the date of Coronation. Until that came to hand, no arrangement could be made for the adjournment of the House. Sir Joseph was disposed to think that the better plan would be to adjourn for one day only (chorus of "heaV, hear"), as he considered that would do all that was desirable and necessary. After a further lengthy, debate, the second reading of the Wellington Harbour Board and Corporation Empowering Act, 1098, Amendment Bill, was negatived, a hostile amendment moved by Mr Lauren son. " That the Bill be read a second time that daysix months," being carried by 30 to 24. The Bill was thus thrown out.

The Eginont County Districts Adjust ment Bill, Law Practitioners Act, 1882, Amendment Bill., and the Gold Duty Abolition, and Mining Property Rating Act, 1890, Amendment Bill, were introduced and read a first time.

In reply to questions, Ministers stated it was considered desirable that a reduction should, be made in the charges on money order tel9grams; that it was intended to introduce a Bill this session to amend the Companies' Act, 1901; that tbe Govern ment was still favourably disposed to give effect to the recommendation of the Public Accounts Committee of last session in reference to the claims of the bond holders and shareholders of the Midland Railway Company, but it was not desired to force the position on the debenture holders, who some time ago had passed resolutions adverse to the Government's proposals, but the Government had no intention of going outside the Public Accounts Committee's recommendation.

The House rose at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7.30. Mr Willis moved the second reading of the School Attendance Act, 1901, Amend ment Bill, which gives the Court discre tionary power to dismiss informations for non-aftendanpe at school, if in opinion of the Court special circumstances make jt inexpedient to inflict a penalty. Me Willis said he thought his proposal a fair and reasonable one.

Mr Jackson Palmer considered the Bill necessary, as it allowed tbe magistrates to use their discretion in dealing wifch cases of non-attendance at school,

The Hon. C. A. Mills said it was not advisable to make a sudden change of the character proposed in this Bill. Last year's Act should be. given a fair trial, and if later on it was shown that cases of hardship had occurred under it, he was quite satisfied that the Government would bring down the necessary amending legislation. If the House weakened the provisions of the Act relating to attendance, it would afford a loop-hole for careless parents to neglect the education of their children. Beyond a couple of small complaints, nothing what ever had come under the notice of the Education Department to justify the con tention that the alteration now proposed was necessary. Mr Pirani, in opposing the Bill, said he considered that th« provisions of last year's Act in regard to attendance erred on the side of leniency.

After further discussion, Mr Thomas Mackenzie moyed a hostile amendment, that the Rill be read a second time six months hence. Mr G. W. EusselL urged that there should be a Parliamentary Committee of Educa tion. If such a committee had been in existence, this Bill would have been referred to it pro foima, and would no doubt have been reported on as _ unneces sary, aad a gi'P&t saving of time thus effe'eted. '

After further discussion, mostly of an adverse character,

Mr Willis said he had brought tbe Bill forward in good faith, one for information supplied, but as members seemed almost unanimously emphatic in opposing it, he would not object to withdraw it.

On a division, the amendment was car ried on the voices, and the Bill was thrown out. Mr Gilfedder moved the second reading of the Inspectors of Schools Bill. Its sole object, he said, was to place inspectors of public schools under the control of the Department of Education, and to make them removable from one part of the colony to another. By doing this, the colony would have a uniformity of work in schools, and would get a better return for the large amount of money spent on edu cation. The Hon. C. H. Mills counselled the House to leave education' matters as they were for the present. There was a good deal in the proposed change that he (Mr Mills), approved of personally, but he did not consider the time was \ opportune for the alteration of Boards. He said the Government recognised the good work these boards had done for the colony. He had consulted the Minister for Educa tion, who could not see his way this session at any rate, to adopfc the Bill. He hoped the Bill would be withdrawn, and the ' Government would consider the matter during the recess. Mr Fisher hoped Mr Gilfedder would persist with the Bill until he succeded in having it placed on the Statute Book. In the course of a lengthy discussion, Mr Hogg urged that it would be disastrous to dislocate the education machinery as pro posed in the Bill. Mr Meredith, in opposing the Bill, said he would rather entrust the education in the Colony to the Education Boards than to a central Education Department.in Welling ton. Mr Collins thought that for the present, at anyrate, the control of inspectors should be left in the hands of the Boards. Mr McGuire supported the Bi 11. He had always advocated putting the inspectorial staff under the Minister of Education. Mr Thomas McKenzis contended that the experience of the larger Education Boards at any rate did not justify the House in

departing in one single particular from the present system. He moved as an amend ment that the Bill be read aa second time six: months hence. After further debate, Mr Hall-Jones said any danger to the present education system would come from thoise who urged the pil ing up of the expenses of the system to a breaking down point. There was particu larly no check on the expenditure of Edu cation Jbsoards, and many things had been done in this connection which, if they had been reviewed by the House, would not have been agreed to. The check which, should be, and in course of time would be, was the centralisation of the sys tem. He believed the money was expended

by the Boards to the best ot their judg-1 ment, but because the Boards could not get all they wanted they complained of the administration of the Department. The present Bill would not pass that night, but the time wonld come when the Inspectorial system would be centralised. Mr Gilfedder explained that he did not aim at the centralisation of the whole system, but he believed that if the inspec tion were placed under the control of a central department, it would be to the ad vantage of eductaion throughout the colony. He had nothing to say about the present capabilities of the Department, but they all hoped that a better state of things would be brought about. On division the amendment was carried by 27 votes to 23. The Bill was thus killed. The House rose at 12.25 a. m.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : THURSDAY, JULY 24, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Ha^coXj, for the Proprietor, Robebt Bell, at his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur I ton. i, ' THURSDAY, July 24,1902,



Every Day Facts. 1 —«—. ASHBTJETON PRODUCES ITS SHAKE —THIS COMES FEOM TEEVORTON What makes anything a fact. Ts'nt it a; statement or occurrence which can be proven true or correct in every particular ? What constitutes conclusive evidence to the mind of an Ashburton citizen ? It is the statement of someone residing in Auckland or Wellington ? We think not, bub when one of our own citizens makes a statement like the following, which is eudorsed by many, under these circumstances we call them facts and they are every day facts, because they are occurring every day. Don't take our word for what is said; if you are not satisfied ask them. People don't make such assertions without good reasons. Mr T. Pritchardj senr., Suffolk, Street, TfeTOrton, this town, says:—"Those who Buffer with pains in the back should use Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. I used this remedy for this trouble; the doctor told me ifc was lumbago. It was right in the small of my back and. was obstinate to deal with. As a matter of fact the only medicine I ever pot that was at all efficacious was Doan's Backache Kidney Pills which I obtained at the Ashburton Drug Co., in East Street. These always stop the pains. I take them just as I feel I need them. ■ Success has brought up many imitations of Doan's Pills, but there is nothing * just as good' as the remedy which helped Mr Pritchard, therefore be sure you get Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. Doan's backache kidney pills. They are sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 3s. t>er box (six boxes 16s 6d), or will be posted on receipt of price by the proprietors, j Poster, McClellaa Co., 76 Pitt Street, Syd- , aey, N.S.W. But be sure they are Doan's.



BUSINESS NOTICES. ■ mHERE has been a lot of CURIOSITY evinced about the EAEL that has been in Ashburton the last few days, and these are a few of the questions one is heard ask. Who is this Earl? What's this Earl? Have you seen it? Is it a Bike? Is it a Cart? ■Well, to Batisfy this thirst for'-knowledge, THE EAKL at present staying at MORROW, BASSETT and Co. is a new up-to-date BICY CLE, Guaranteed, Fitted with Dunlop's Best Multiflex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and Bell. Price :—£lo Cash, M. PRIEST, Manager E GLABK. CARRIAGE PAINTER, FIVE Tears with A. G. Howland, Christ church 5 seventeen years with J. R. aadF. andH. Steel. . Begs to notify the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has started Business in premises opposite Church of England, Tancred street west. Vehicles of every description Painted to any Design; good workmanship guaran teed ; best materials used. Cushions and all leather work made or repaired. A Trial Solicited. 6 165 H'AYE 10 U SElfiN. THOSE NICE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHS STOCK IS GIVING AWAY? YOU get one with every cash purchase ' of 12s 6d. They're honestly worfch 2s 6d each, and you get them for nothing. CAPITAL PLACE THAT BLUE BOOT, STORE. Wonderful how if s becoming a household word throughout the county of late. Note Address — D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. The name is synonymous with all that is bright, best, and up-to-date in footwear. .Nothing but the best English leather vis&d for repairs. IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE NOTICE. H. P. MADDEN, BAKER, CONFECTIONER, AND i CATERER, East Street, 5 WOULD respectfully take this oppor tunity of thanking his customers for past orders, and trusts to merit a con tinuance of the same in the future. Additio nal accommodation has now been added to the refreshment roon<s, 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 Pie 3, Scones, Cakes, Pastry Creams, which are manufactured on the premises, from the best ingredients, and from the latest London and Parisian recipes, for which the Establishment is noted. .Bride, Birthday, and Christening Cakes a specialty. Catering as usual. ""Satisfaction" is our motto. Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are always effective. Is fjoxes every where. Worms undermine Children's Constitut ions, Use Wade's Worm Figs, la bo*eg.



Hardly a Spark of Lifc^Left, MORE CONVINCING TESTIMONY. !i'he Case of Mrs. C. M. PEARCE. (By a Local Reporter.) In consequence of information re ieived, a reporter was despatched to Wo. i.2 Avon-street, Christehurch, where Mrs. Catherine Mary Pearce resides. Spon taneous assent was given to the writer's application to make a report, which is given below for public perusal. ■"No," said Mrs. Pearce, "I have not the slightest objection to giving other sufferers cue to the removal of their troubles. There are, I daresay, a great many people who do not know the right way to turn when beset by physical | affliction, so in order to assist them in j that direction I will give you every de ! :ail concerning my wonderful recovery | from a serious complaint." i " What was your particular trouble. I Mrs. Pearce?" " I will start right from the beginning, and then you will see how one ailment leads to another. I was in a dilapi dated state of health some time ago, and my energy was dying away fast. A feeling of restlessness and discontent took away all pleasure in life. There was a nasty taste in my mouth every morning, and I took a dislike to every thing in the way of eatables, although I had to take a little' food sometimes bo keep myself going through the day's duties. Every morsel of food which passed my lips lay undigested in my stomach, where -very distressing pains were situated. All day long I was drowsy and disinclined to do anything in the house, and I gradually got so weak that my limbs fairly ached again. I was tormented to death with awful sick headaches, which were sometimes so severe that my eyes burned and felt swollen. When I fell asleep I ex perienced unpleasant dreams, and awoke, feeling just as tired and unrefreahed as when I went to bed. You oan easily understand that with these afflictions \ altered greatly in appearance, my face having become pale and wan, and my body was emaciated beyond conception. " Was your nervous system affected by your debilitated condition?" " That is just the important part that lam coming tq, Yes, My nerves were grea% unstrung and shattered by my complaint, wtach. ultimately suc ceeded in making me a victim to neur algia. Sharp, darting pains attacked my face and travelled round my neck and head. I could not think of trying to work when these formidable par oxysms of agony were worrying the life out of me. No. I could qnly sifc down and give way in helplesa anguish and grief. It # is qujt ; e bad enough when such shocking torture affects a person otherwise strong, but it is an awful calamity to befall a person with a wrecked constitution like mine was. The i!?ht clie^ I used to take was now denied me, for my jaws felt too stiff and pain ful to move them." "Your rest was greatly interfered with, no doubt." 6 VI had no rest night or day. The inly thing I could do was to toss and turn about in bed till morning, and then jo through another day of misery and torture. For five weeks I was awake evetfy night, with the exception of one, when I seemed to collapse entirely and fell into a heavy slumber. I was worn out and exhausted, and there was hardly a spark of life left in me. All the medicines I took had not the slightest beneficial effect. It would have been far better if I had only drank water, as I then would have saved myself the unpleasantness arising from the ill-tast ing trash. The neuralgia troubles last ed close on eighteen months, and by then I gave up hope of being cured. But I read about a neuralgio patient whose complaint was mastered by Cle ments Tonic, so I tried it myself and soon felt mj*'pains were- easing off by degrees, the maddening jerking agonies subdued, and I felt my nervous sys tem was being recuperated. Then the neuralgia was beaten and has not re^ appeared. Several more bottles of Cle ments Tonic cured my other ailments, and gave me perfect health. I ate and slept splendidly. After each dose of Clements Tonic I,felt soothed and invigorated, and if I know of anybody being sick I always recommend Clements Xonic as a medicine to be relied upon." a This interview will appear in the papers." , " I hope so. However, you can pub lish these remarks in any way."



STATUTORY DECLARATION I, Cathebinb Mary Pearck,of 12 Avon-st.,Christ cburch, in the colony of New Zealand, do solemnly and sincerely declare that I have carefully read the annexed document, consisting of two folios, and con . secutively numbered from one to two, and that it contains and is a true and faithful account of my illness and cure by Clements Tonic, and also contains my full permission to publish in any way my statements—which I give voluntarily, without receiving any payment; and I make this solemn declaration, conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the provisions of an Act 0} the General Assembly of New Zealand, Intituled "The Justices of Peace Act, 1882." * Declared at Chrlstchurch this third day of December, one thousand nine hundred, before me, JOHN HAMILTON, J.P.. MERINOOLA, I „,.—— . ( I This is the name of a new cloth for ladies blouses, delightfully soft and warm, manu factured by the Kaiapoi Woollen Factory. It is made in a large and beautiful: variety of patterns and colourings. " Merinoola " is made from the purest and finest merino wool grown in New Zealand. This wool, while upon the sheep's back, has been bask ing for months in the sunshine on the open aud sunny downs and uplands of Canter bury, and has imparted to the cloth much o£ the warmth and mellow qualities so essential to health and comfort. Invalids and delicate persons who suffer from cold and frosty weather of winter, will find this an ideal cloth to wear. (f Mfirinaola " ready made blouses excel lent in style, fit, and finish, are now made in large quantities in the Kaiapoi Company's factory. " Merinoola" can be obtained from all the leading drapers throughout New Zea land. Ask for it, and be sure the genuine Kaiapoi cloth is supplied. 6 250 In case of attacks of Colic, Cramp or Spasms, Evans's WITCH'S OIL will be in valuable. Obtainable everywhere. Messrs Fletcher Bros, are offering £5 Reward to anyone who can prove that their Defiance Butter which they are selling at Is per lb., is not the same quality and brand as what is being sold at Is 3d per lb. by another firm in Ashburton. They do this on account of some unprincipled person spreading a report that their butter is of an inferior quality to that which is being sold at Is 3d per lb, which they can prove is not so " Wet PainC " we often see about, And wisely keep our distance; Advice like that is good no doubt, And valuable assistance, But there's one thing more precious still, Of that you can make sure, By driving off your cough or chill Wifch Woods 8 Great Peppermint Cure



BUSBTESS NOTICES. . — -_ I Pure TEAS of FINEST Quality! f I These Teas are blends oi absolutely the I FINEST TEAS PROCURABLE. 1 IgHAH... 110 I ***? Brand ■ IVI I Each Brand is ot a different character and I I flavour but of FINEST Quality, I ! COLOMBO .. Ift! IV^ Brand. Pure Ceylon I\J I 1 Ask yqur Grocer for these well-known I I Brands oi Teas and ... I I ACCEPT NO OTHER, I ANOTHER PAYMENT SHORTLY DUE BY US TO MR TURNER. WE ADMIT WE ARE IN THE PAN BUT WE AEE NOT YET INTHEFIEE Hurry along with your Investments and secure the Dividends we are paying in value at our : ". CLEARANCE SALE.. MITCHELL & TURNER. PAINTING, GLAZING, HOUSE DECORATING, SIGN-WRITING. WH. COLLINS A¥D CO., Painters, East Street, Ashburton,?are making a • Specialty of their Painting, Glazing, House Decorating, Papering, Graining, and Sign-writing Department. Every effort is being made to keep up to date in every respect, and the Pricea are Right. Competent workmen only are employed, and prices and any information can be had for the asking. SEWING MACHINES, ,"-O— ■ ■ ■ I am sole Agent for the celebrated « DAVEY " Machines for Ashburton County. They are the cheapest and best in the market. I challenge all competitors—as regards price and working.-r-12 months'gaarantee with each machine ' v ■ HAND Machines .£3los; Treadle machines M 10s, .JB7, itflOs, £8, £8 10s. All these machines have latest improvements up-to-date. ALSO, I call attention to my large stock of Farming and Carpenter's Tools—including Spades, Forks, Martin's and other Gorse Knives—Garden Bakes, Hoes, Etc.. All at Bedrock Prices G. MEDDINS, The People's'lronmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. FAKMS FOR PRIVATE SA\ ■ E. V^r^ HAVE THB FOLLOWING PKOPERTIBS FOR PRIVATE SALE :— 37*> acre farm afc Wafercon, with 4 roomed honse, 4 stall stable, loose box, and granary ; good cropping and grass laud 700 acres Binds district, good bnildlnge, alHn graes, well fenced and subdivided Into 9 paddocks, well watered 800 acres ab Mekhven, 8 loomed house, and other impro^emento 166 acre farm at Flemington» 4 roomed house and stable, well watered and fenced ' 476 acre farm at Pprlrißhurn, all newly ] a id down; 7*roomed hon«e, 6 stall stable, woo3ahed, divided into 10 paddocks 450 acre leasehold farm, ab Miicham Road 950 acre farm at Seafield, 4 roomed honee, stable 262 acre farm afc Fltmlrgi-on, bighiy improved, divided into 8 paddocks, well fenced and watered, 6 roomed house, granary, outhouse, 4 rooms, 6 atall stable, and other nece*B»ry outbuildings 3800 acres, all }n grass, wtll fenced and sul divided ; all well watered and good plantations ; close to railway ; with good boilditJgs. house, woolshed, cottage, and other improvements ; easy terms. (This property can be Bold subdivided in two blocks ): We shall be glad to give tbe fullest Information to iutendlrg purchasers, and show thecn over any of the above properties. I FRIEDLANDERBROS,, LTD,



: BUgjffESS. .NOTICES. claridge'OtabbesT ' (Late McConnell's). Tancred, Street, Ashburton. | j EST accommodation and attention for I * Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse Clipping done. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 INSURE NOW WITH THE j Government Life Insurance Department. £1600,000 jjTT AS already been added to Policies in LJ. 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. J. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OF MEAT AT Fairfield Freezing Works. 1 Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & PEAS, Dn Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations. Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188 Have You Heard the Latest? "TTOU can obtain in any quantities, from 1 cwt. to a ton, WESTPORT, '.-.-'( NEWCASTLE, V Coal always and 1 on hand, MOUNT SOMERS C WESTPORT and NEWCASTLE SLACK,' also FIREWOOD, ; In Stock at : ! A.rgyle. Bros. | Havelock Street.  PEACE DECLARED. NOT so with you, because your system j is out of order, on account of your j cold feet. j Remedy—Call at the ULSTER BOOT SHOP and get a pair of warm Boots or Slipperis. Prices to suit every one. Slippers from 9d upwards. All classes of Boots and Shoes equally cheap. : T.TOU»a, Ulster Boot Shop, Tancred street. ■■■■' ' .: -■■■' I Support Local Industry, Save. SSpney,' And Ensure a Comfortable Fireside by using Mount Somers Coal, TUT OXTN T SOMERS COAL 18 THE Best and the Cheapest Household Coal, bar none, of all the Coals found on the Eastern divide of the Middle Island. JOSHUA TUCKER. "WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT. STREET, ASHBURTOU. (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. WANTED, AGENTS. Wanted—Agents. fiC% TO take down orders on a New db & Article, suitable, agreeable, and use ful to all (work permanently or in spare time.) Agents wanted in every district and colony. Enclose envelope for particu lars. Address: 'Wanted, Box 976, Sydney, N.S.W.i - ,_ 6 304! WHAT prize takers for pastry use. Patty Pan baking powder, the great j novelty | TRY the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers. I SAY Friend : Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Boots P Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get good value at Mellor's. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great- ] est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on < trial without, prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. ! "¥T|TANTEp—Farmers and Employers ? V requiring Married Couples, Plough men, Grooms, Gardeners, Shepherds, Dairy Hands; also Hotel Servants, to apply to McDonald, Manchester Street, Christ church. All orders promptly attended to. Miss Conway supplies female servants. 2 10 TRY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will save you time, money, and worry. It will ( make an old shirt look like new. Sold by * all the leading grocers. THE Genuine Silent Primus Cooking Stove 14s 6d, uses ordinary kerosene; also Primus Hot Plate 17s 6d, and Primus Iron Heater, 3s 6d.—Carson I &0 o. [ PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. i From all Grocers.- 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 $ho leading grocers. ;



!_ BUSINESS NOTICES. ' "ILONi)ON~BXJTCHERY { TANCRED STEEET. I XTAVING taken over the Business of JO. the late Sam. E. Burnard, as from Ist July, instant, I beg to inform all my Friends, and Customers of the late Pro 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. .___ 7_29 TO SHEEPOWNERS. GOOD PRICES ASSURED. HMATSON AND Co., beg to inform « holders of Sheep and Lambs that should they be looking for a Market and decide to try Addington, that they will be glad to receive Consignments. There is no need to write to them; just consign Matson's, Addington. The firm will carefully untruck and classify each lot, and if the price bid at Auction is not sufficient on a basis of the c.i.f. Prices current for Frozen Meat, they will have the Sheep sent to either Isling ton or Belfast, and on receipt of Weights will sell forward or ship as Clients may desire. Prompt Payments. Consign | MATSON'S, Addington. To Those Who Have Landed Property to Sell. Send Particulars of your Properties to H. MATSON AND CO. The Firm is recognised as the greatest medium of exchange in Canterbury, and Buyers from all parts are constantly en quiring and making inquiries from them. During the past six months the firm have been instrumental in selling no less than S{X good-sized Properties south of Rangi tata. They are always willing to receive particulars through any local Agent, and to work in conjunction with them, which must be to the benefit of the owner. They ad vertise all Properties in their Quarterly Review, which is circulated throughout the world.- They advertise likely Properties in their regular column, free of cost to Owners, and other charges are on the lowest scale. If you have a place for sale, avail yourself of their services. It copts nothing unless sale is made, and no fear of your Property being hawked or depreciated. Great facts. They can always assist PHrchasers, being hand and glove with Moneyed Clients. MATSON'S, 6 143 Christchurch. Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed ... ... £17,000000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— '■$ ■ ; James Pipe; 'Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. 6_23 3. MoSSESRY, TYARRISTER & SOLICITOR, JtS Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. _^^^B^^^^ • .S -aj <be o ■O^^^^^E^^Hk ° m** o <w^flHHfl "5b to *d "^ "3S WI. SPARROW, Corner of East and Moore Streets. MES J, LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. -|>EGISTERED TEACHER OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. Latest Music by every mail. 1- ' * • 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. ■ TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist. £5 REWASD7 nnHE above sum, more or less, according JL to circumstances, will be the gain of j , any person or persons who, in the' want of any requirements in either the Cabinet making or Upholstery lines, will pay a visit to Mobiartt Bros, establishment, opposite C. Baker's, Wakanui Road. NOTICE. JL NY person or persons found trespassing j on the Riversdale Estate in pursuit of game er otherwise will be prosecuted. 5 307 W. S. STRANGE. CROWN BEEWERY CO., Ltd. Antigua Street, Christchurch. j CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES AND STOUT. Forty Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7134 •-•■ ' ■■ ' I VOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, ! PIANOFORTE. j Mrs Johnston. ' nnERM commenced TUESDAY, 29th May,



BUSINESS NOTICES. The N.Z. Farmers' Co-opera-, tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. XT* VERY description of Merchandise and XLi Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Pablio Auction. Amongst others we have the following properties for Sale hy Private Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres Mayfield ... 872 acres, leasehold Mayfield ... 967 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ I Wheatstone ... 262 „ Rangitata ...- 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 „ i Ealing ... 595 „ Western" eld ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn .;. 495 „ T. F. GIBSON, " 1 Manager | \\" ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan *' * Drill; guaranteed in good order, low price. JPor particulars apply'WySton- I yer, Implement Depot. WANTED to sell, Small Farm 40 acres, first-class land, good buildings, price low, terms reasonable; suit man with small capital. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Land and Estate Agent. TT7 ANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's ▼* Bicycle, good as new, very little used; must be sold. For particulars apply . W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. TTJ ANTED' to sell, second-hand Colonial ■V V Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy, terms? guaranteed in good working order. For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer, Implement Agent. i . ■■'■.-■ WANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grate; a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. J L.HIGGS Painter, Glazier, Paperhanger, and Sign writer Wall Paper, Scrim, Oils, Paints, Glass, etc., in Stock. TTAVING taken over the Picture Fram- O. ing Plant and Stock of Mr J,. Wright I am now prepared to receive orders for Picture Framing at lowest prices. j. L.'Hiaaß, Tancred Street. LLEWELLYN OWEN, 1 M.C.S.M. Certificated and Registered Teacher. STUDENTS prepared for any Musical Examination held in New Zealand. All branches of Music taught. Candidates presented at Examinations, 137; average marks gained, 94 per cent. BAKER BROS. Complete F'uruiish.lngl^ U 7* i> IOR TAKEB^. CtALS! COALS! COALS.. MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. THIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every 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 ITJ To be had of all Coal Merchants. ' i Price—l7s per Ton at, Mount. Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street, Ashburton. FOE WATCHES, CLOCKS', JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO . a. jesson, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. ' —-Repairs a Specialty.—- Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. IStlemh). Try On t- CHESTERFIELDS ' g M ■■; ■ ■■■■.■■■■ ■. - ■ o» Or '1 lire® -quarter *jl Overcoats. ~,. « ______ I « M.C.DONAI.D& CO. TAH.OB9 THOMAS LINTERN. BEGS to announce that he has taken over the ALFORD FOREST HOTEL, And will be glad to see old Friends and Visitors. Only best Brands of Wine 3, Ales, and Spirits stocked. Good Table. Good attendance.