Canterbury A. and P. Show.

DRAUGHT HORSES,

The entries in this clasß were slightly J. lower than last year. The quality in tho j aged and three-year-old classes was very' good, and most of the animals came forward in excellent condition, but the reverse was the case in the juvenile classes, owing to the very late spring. The first class, for entire horses of age, was robbed of some of its interest by the absence of Mr R, Rainey's Highland Prince, which gained the Association's twenty-five guinea prize at the Horse Parade. The five which came into the ring included the imported horses Mr J. Boag's Royal Fame, Mr X, Macintosh's Glenzier, and Mr W. Boag's Border Chief, all of which were in grand condition, and eventually awarded first honours to Royal Fume. The winner is a very active horse, considering his great size, but is rather rough in the hair, and a little coarse in the bone. Glenzier, who j was placed second, was undoubtedly better in the bone and hair, but moved rather badly, and, in the opinion of the judges, was lacking in size. Border Chief is a very pleasing, compact horse, and would win in auything but the strongest company. For the championship, Royal Fame easily scored .; from Balcraig, a three-year-old, which shows every promise of furnishing into a useful horse, and the two-year-old, Royal Alexander, which displayed a good deal of quality. The class for brood mares attracted only Mr T. Taylor's Dawn and Mr J. Small's Palmer's Pride, and the judges upheld last year's decision by awarding the first prize to Dawn, n mare which has now scored honours for several years in succession, and ] is beginning to show some signs of her age. j The three-year-old entire class was a very disappointing one,, only the three placed horses calling fcr any mention. Mr L. White's Baler nig, wiiich came first, is a thick set, nuggety animal, with nice legs and feet, but a little rough in hair, and rather plainly topped. Mr J. John's San dowj although he was slightly better in hair, has not such good feet. The two-year old class was represented by Messrs J. and W. M'llwraith's Royal Alexander, a well made colt, showing plenty of quality, and with good action. He easily secured honours from Mr J. Small's Flashwood, a small, compact animal, obviously out of condition. The three-year-old fillies gave the judges a good deal of trouble, and it was not until they had j called Mr Arthur Smith in as referee that j a decision was given in favour of Mr J. J Boag's Empress, Mr T. Taylor's Jean, the { champion at Ashbrcrton, coming second. Empresß is a very nice-shaped filly, rather low-set, with splendid chest arid good legs and feet. Jean is much bigger, standing higher from the ground, but is rather de ficient in the chest. The three-year-old geldings were, on the whole, a poor class, the best shaped horse, Mr W. Armstrong's ! Major, being passed over as unsound. The two placed animals, Mr D. Fitzgerald's Bob and Mr J. Small's Duke were bought very light in the body. Mr J. Small's two entries were alone in the two-year-old filly class, and both were in backward condition. The better of the two, Russell's Pride, was placed second. In the two-year-old gelding class the judges departed from their pre vious ruling, and placed Mr J. Small's big ger horse before Mr J. Boag's compact and ; lowset animal. The_ofcher_horsa-^rifc«™»3 -J-iKT-BTrra-cittss was obviously unsound, and j had, therefore, to be passed over. Mr S. J Ferguson .had no difficulty in taking hon ours in the yearling colt class with Lord j Dufferin,, a nice-shaped animal showing | quality, with good, flat bone, well topped ■ and very active. The others all lacked I condition, and looked very rough. Pansy's I Last, Mr^J. Boag's fine filly, easily distanced j her competitors in the yearling filly class. • She shows plenty of quality, and has a well shaped body on good legs, with fiat I bone and good quality hair. Mr Tollerton's ; Annie, which waß placed second, although not so good, gives promise of furnishing into a useful mare. The rest of the class were bndly out of condition. Mr L. White and Mr J. Small both showed excellent pairs -in geldings, but the former's being in better condition, secured the award. Mr T. Taylor's Dawn and Maud made a splen did pair in the mares' section, beating Mr Small's pair, which were badly matched. In the class for single geldings the judges had considerable difficulty in coming to a decision, as each of three horses picked out for places were of a different stamp. The first prize eventually fell to Mr L. White for a compact and well-shaped horse stand ing on perfect legs, with good bone and hair. The second prize went to a washy looking roan belonging to the New Zealand Railways, which, although being very well topped, was somewhat leggy, and the third to Mr J. Brightling for an animal of immense size, which might have been placed higher but for a badly-filled hock. The dry mares were an extremely good class, aud separating the first three took some considerable time. Finally, Mr J. Small's Flora, Mr T. Taylor's Lady Maude, and Mr J. Boag's Flora were placed in that order. Captain Russell was the only entry for entire horse with two of . his progeny, and he brought into the ring with him a oouple of very promising colts. For mare with two of her progeny,- Dawn again beat Palmer's Pride, the latter's progeny being very backward. Mr J. Small showed hia four mares and geldings alone as a four-horse plough team, and they would have taken a lot of beating. The new class for four mares or fillies only brought out two entries, which the judges found some difficulty in separating, both teams showing great quality. Mr Small ultimately obtained the award. Mr J. Small won the prize for most points in the draught horse section.—" Lyttelton Times." Christckurch, Nov 14, ! The weather for the People's Day of the Metropolitan Show was unsettled, though generally hot. A heavy shower fell shortly before noon, and undoubtedly interfered with the attendance, and one or two light showers fell in the afternoon, though not sufficient to interfere with the comfort of those on the ground. Tha attendance numbered about twenty thousand persons. The Premier was among those present. Great interest was taken in the -parade of stock and jumping competitions. The light lioraoe were judged during the day, the entries being more numerous than last year, but the quality was scarcely so good, and none of the entries possessed con spicuous merit. Castashore was placed . first in the thoroughbreds.

AUSTRALIAN.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Sydney, Nov. 14

In the Assembly the Premier tabled the report of the Royal Commission which inquired into the steamer Balmain. The Commission finds that on Fehruai'y 12 last, the Balmain was in such a state that she should not have been allowed to proceed, to sea; that before the certificate was issued on that date no proper and sufficient survey was made by the engineer and surveyor; that no such, certificate should have been issued when she lost on her last voyage to New Zealand, and when detained at Auck land she was unseaworthy, the New Zealand authorities being fully justified in acting as they did. Melbourne, Nov. 14 Sir E. Barton has re-opened negotiations with Mr Warren in regard to the proposed

cablo agreement between the Eastern Extension and the Commonwealth. It is unofficially understood that there are good prospects of an early settlement, which will result in a substantial reduction of the rates to and from the eastern stations. Should the receipts keep up the stipulated limit or reduction may also be made on European rates from the end of the year, as a test of the capabilities of the line. The Eastern Extension recently flashed a special message from Adelaide to London and back in three minutes.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: SATUBDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1903

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Eobhbt Bk&l, at his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. SATTfEDAY, November 15, 1902.



You certainly don't want to eat if you are not hungry. But you must eat, and you must digest your food, too. If not, you 'will become weak, pale, thin. Good food, good appetite, good digestion,—these are essential.



2Hr. Robert Venus, of Launceston, Tas mania, sends us hi 3 photograph and says: " I suffered greatly from loss of appetite, Indigestion, pains in the stomach, weakness, and nervousness. Several doctors tried in vain to glvo me relief. A friend then induced too to try Ayer's Sarsaparilla, for it had done him much good. The first bottle worked wonders for me. Soon my appetite came back, my indigestion was cured, and I was strong and hearty." Then are many imitation " Sarsaparillas." Be sure you get Ayer's. Keep your bowels in good condition by using Ayer's Pills. They cure constipation, coated tongue, biliousness, sick headache. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass.. U.S.A BUSINESS NOTICES.



WATCHES, CLOCKS 1,, JEWELLERY, SILVEB AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO -TO G. JESSQN, Praotioal Watchmaker and Jewellei, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Asbburton. —Repairs a Specialty — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. Don't Eo*gr«*~~~ -—- rT^CaITat^ARQYLE BEOS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, ") NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and C on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNECT 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 BeariDg Windmill.



Only thi3 season's Tweeds sold m ATT <TV!I?<£S Burnett TAJLJLIJI&O. Street. WANTED KNOWN mHAT I have been appointed AGENT FOB, Jllassey-Harris Bicycles in Ashburton and District By strict attention to business and civility, I hope to receive a fair_,share of public patronage. Yours truly, J. GORDON. JOHN OLSEN, Melrose Dairy, Hampstead, i WISHES to notify to the inhabitants of Ashburton that he has erected a substantial dairy in brick, with all the latest appliances, for the clarification, pasteurizeing, and cooling of milk. Just the kind of milk for the weakest of invalids and moat delicate children, and a milk that everybody ought to use.



Unpasteurised milk supplied from Novem ber lsfc and until machinery fitted up. Families waited on. "Wanted regular supplies of milk delivered at Melrose Dairy. 10 244 ~~~ MTJSICT Singing, Piano, & Harmony MR J. GILLIES —Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10152 MITCHELL, PHOTOGRAPHER, Burnett St INVITES the residents of Ashburton and the surrounding districts to inspect the new Photographs on exhibition at his Studio, Burnett Street, on and after FBIDAY. 31st inst. I To meet the increasing demand for a ' well-finished Enlargement at a moderate \ price I have decided to supply for a short period 1 dozen Hip-hlv Finished Cabinet i Photos & OneMatoline Enlarge ment for 15s. Note.—Specimens will be exhibited in Vestibule. Best work guaranteed. 10285



H. McSHERRY, T>ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, 15 Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. QTRANGE'S Famous White Patent Satin Quil (full size) 15s 6d. gmoke New Venus ,



STRANGE'S Eldredgo B. Sewing Machine, .£6 6s. -fj^URNITURE. —Go to Strange's for JL? variety and best value. STRANGE'S Sample Rooms in Burnett street.



BUSINESS NOTICES. . Adulterated Water te , c .. IS NOT a thing that would commend itself. If a glass of it were pufc before you this moment you would probably sicken. Adulterated water is impure water, stagnant water, foetid water. . As you would not drink adulterated water, why drink Adulterated Tea? . You run a risk of drinking adulterated Tea every time you drink China or a blend The first come 3 from an unreliable people and has no guarantee ; the second is a often as not some stale China freshened up witha little Ceylon. If you want to drink Pure Tea with a Reputation, DRINK Grown in Ceylon, a British colony. It is packed in lead on the spot, in order to preserve its freshness and fragrance, and each package bears the name of the Company as a guarantee. NIRVANA TEA IS The Tea Par Excellence, and you should never drink any other. J. T. COOCH, JSole Agent.



SHEEP SHEARING SEASON. I HAVE JUST LANDED MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF ■ 3s 6d. SHEEP SHEARS. 3s 6d including T.U.S. andB.B.A., N.Z., with plain and perforated grips Turkey Oil Stones, a splendfd sample. Sweet Oil. Branding Oils—Red, Black, and Blue, in 1 and 5 gallon drums; Raddle, Lamp Black, Etc. LAWN MOWERS in great variety, from 22s 6d to 55a each. GARDENING TOOLS of every description at reduced prices. BOWLS! BOWLS! BOWLS! As the season has just opened, I cordially invite inspection of my stock—Taylor's first quality only kept. ' SEWING MACHINES. I am sole agent for the celebrated " Davey" Machine ,• 7 years' guarantee ; Hand £3 10a; Trea? le from .£6 10s to <£8 10s. Call and inspect. They are worth looking at. G. MEDDINS, The Peoples' Ironmonger Burnett Street, opposite* Arcade.



: Special Prices : FOB, 1 MONTH WANTED Ladies to see Fast Prints 3|d, Delaines s|d, lovely Blouse Pteceß from Is 3d, Pinafore Muslins 6|d,. wide Nainsook s|d. W, H. PEARCE, Cash Draper. WANTED all mothers to see Girls Leg horn Flop Hats Is 6d, 2s 6d, 2s lid, ladies Sailor Hats, (samples); special lot Corsets 2s lid a pair. W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper. WE WANT ROOM FOR XMAS GOODS. WANTED all working men to see Dungaree Jackets, Is lid each. Special prices for all Dungaree Goods this season at W. H. Pbauce's, Cash Draper. WHAT a pretty Brooch ! Yes, I got it at Peaboe's for a shilling. They have such a lot of different kinds to select from. I mean W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper and Clothier



Notice to Farmers. My Motto—l Pick the best and moat up-to date Machinery in the Market. yOU WILL PINIJ THE Latest Osborne Harvester and Binder, (Light Draught) Strongly and simply constructed, easy running, and what is best—WlLL LAST. Once used, always used Reapers and Mowers, all sizes j will cut any thing-, bar gate posts and gorse fences. Hay Rakes, very strong; yet can be worked by a child. Our COLUMBIA DISC HARROW is admitted by everyone that haa used them as being the easiest manipulated, strongest, and most durable in the Market. ALL FARM IMPLEMENTS EQUALLY —GOOD. Call and inspect for yourselves at the Tancred St. Implement Depot- Show Rooms. Price and Terms on application. Twines, Oils, Duplicates kept in stock, W. STONYER. i



For CYCLING SHOES, GO TO H. Pannell, ! Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christchurch. i _____ I CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS ! And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock. Write for instructions for self measurement PIT GUARANTCED. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. "£> EGISTERED TEACHER OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. Latest Music by every mail. Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's Sewing Machines. The Latest and Best. The only Sewing Machine that does not fail in any point. Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist.



COALS! 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 IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station, JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton.



SPECIAL PURCHASE OF Men's, Youths' and Boys CLOTHING, At Big Discount. -—.0:— riIHESE we are now offering at from -JL 10 to 20 per cent, under Regular Prices. Together with a fine Assortment of Hats, Ties, Shirts, etc. ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO. Drapers, Clothiers, Milliners, j and Dressmakers, Arcade House. j



WANTED, LADIES about to purchase Summer Shoes to have a look at our WINDOW DISPLAY of this season's Foot-wear. OUR LEADING LINES at 8s lid and 11s 6d have the snap and style which always appeals to the feminine taste. BLUE BOOT STORE, Burnett Street. Note—Discount Coupons for Cash.



Removal Cheap Boot Sale, THOMAS YOUNG WISHES to remind his numerous friends and the public that he has ■ removed to the shop lately occupied by Mr j Nokes, in East Street, next to the Bank of j New Zealand, where he will continue his Boot Sale until the 10th of November. Two ' shillings in the Pound off all sales for cash. Why do you go about in pain when you can get your Boots made at T. Young to fit your feet. I Repairing done with despatch. 1 T. YOUNG, Ulstef Boot Shop. ] East Street, Ashburton. [ "\KT ANTED Known—That we are sple | TT agents for the N.Z. Acetylene Gas j ighting Company. Carbide quoted in lib lo 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylen tightiDg.-~-HABPI.EY BBOS. 10 102



New and Second-hand Furniture and Clothing. HAVING in stock a large assortment of new and second-hand Furniture of every description, Crockeryware and Clothing, the same is being sold at lowest prices. Choice assortment of Toilet Ware just opened out. ; Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged. H. W. ROBINSON, I TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10 289 IT PAYS, it pays to buy your Boots atj Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. Good i Bluchers 6s lid, /



_ BUSINESS NOTICES  WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 \7ETE Shall be represented at the ChrißtohurohJjand Timarn Auction Sales, andjhave 1 made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent on to either Christohuroh or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. ! Clients -who wish to send their Wool direot from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows — If intended for sale at Christchurch -.—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for Sale at Timaru:—Mill and Company's Siding, Timaru. If intended for sale at Ashburton :•—Friedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. Woolpaoka, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Eequisites, suppliedjafc Lowest Bates. The Season'B Sales have been fixed as follows :— Christchurcli, Timaru. November 20th, 1902. December 3rd, 1902. December 11th, 1902. January 13th, 1903. January 16th, 1903. February 26th 1903. February 19th, 1903. • FRIEBLANDEB, BROS., LTD.



Laces. silk blouses, REAL LACE GOODS. OJioJCC Spring WASHING BLOUSES LACE COLLARETTES WHITE APRONS, LACE TIES, NOVELTIES HOLLAND APEONS> RUFFLES. UNDERSKIRTS. Now "—" " Showing in New and Up-to-Date Drapery, at MITCHELL* SUNSHADES TURNER'S D^ST COATS, UMBRELLAS, JACKETS, hosiery, Burnett Street,! mantles gloves, Warehouse. ribbons TRIMMINGS, MILLINERY fco-i^ iwwwv B^:o^»,saH>^ CT a SS aai rwJC<KaE^^ mill— I —I



FURNITURE SALE. TN CONSEQUENCE OF OUR EECENT LOSS BY .FillK.E WE WANT MONEY,— so have determined to sell the whole of our .large stocks of [Household Furnishlags at great reductions, (Regardless of Cost.) A numler^of slightlyjdamaged articles at your own price. ***""*" '"■"'■' " Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom||Sets, Jugs, Vases, Orna p . ments, Etc., (almost given away.) ' «mv Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Eugs, Mats, Bedsteads, Bed .. ding, Chairs, Drawing Room and Dining Room Suites, , Glassware. Couches, etc, all reduced. (In fact, no reasonable offer will be refused.) A lot of Bamboo Poles and Blind Rollers at Half Price. T. H. UNDRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Etc. Tancred Street. Old premises next Building Society Office, and at new Hall, next Claridge's Stables.



WOOL. WOOI^ WOOL. I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, either in Ashburton Christchurchj Timaru, or for Shipment. This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been fixed as under, viz :— CHRISTCHURCH— TIMARU NOVEMBER 20th, 1902. DECEMBER 3rd, 1902 DECEMBER Uth, 1902. JANUAE* 13th, 1903 JANUARY 16th, 1903. FEBRUARY 19th, 1903. FEBRUARY 25th, 1903 I shall be represented both at Christchurch and Timaru WOOL FOR CHRISTCHURCH to be consigned—MATSON AND CO., Addington, account D. Thomas. WOOL FOR TIMARU to be consigned—-N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Company's Siding, Timaru, account D. Thomas. Wool Packs, and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Market Eates.



DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. 7 : F U Ffßll-D S, : I HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plent south of the Line, and I now ask Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am prepared to Clean for Farmers any description of SEEDS OR GRAIN, And will guarantee to give them satisfaction I can supply BEST RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BEST CLOVERS, (dressed by own machines), the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. Also-HTJRST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil, etc D. THO MAS, ASHBURTON.



National Mortgage & Agency Company. NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND., LIMITED. Capital subscribed ... Paid and Called Up ... .£200,000 Reserve Fund ... ... £32,500 fTIHE above Company bog to notify to X their Clients and the Public that it has been decided to add to their business a COMMISSION AND AUCTIONEERING DEPARTMENT, and will from as the Ist October last be prepared to undertake Sales by Auction or Private Treaty of LAND, LIVE STOCK, WOOL, FROZEN MEAT, Etc., Placed in their hands for Sale.



BUSINESS NOTICES. ... " . • 1 —> ASHBURTON NURSERY, XTTAVING taken over the above old established Business, lately carried on by Mb Thomas Seaiy, we trust by atriofc attention to business to merit a contin uance of the liberal support accorded to him m the past. O. and C. CLARK, NURSERYMEN, ASHBURTON. Ashburton, Nursery, 11th October, 1902.



j The Department will be under the charge ofMrH. S. Bourn, who will act as Auc tioneer, and those entrusting us with their business will have the benefit of his practi cal experience, and may tely upon every care and attention being given and best results obtained. Mr Bourn will attend at Addington each Wednesday, also at other country Stock Sales, which will be notified by advertisement prior to the dates of the regular fixtures. The Company are well represented throughout the colony, and have a staff in London which is acknowledged to be second to none in handling consignments, and are one of the largest and best mediums through which producers can ship their produce, consequently are in touch with the best markets. In connection with the above we are pre pared to make Cash Advances against 1 Live Stock and Produce placed in our hands for Sale, either in the LOCAL MARKET or for shipment to London or elsewhere. G. F. MAETIN, Manager. H. S. BOURN, Auctioneer. Note. —Mr Alex Hewson will receive entries of wool for local sales, and particu lars of stock for sale given him will have our attention.



WOOL SEASON 1902-3. Local Sales, commencing Thurs day, 20th November. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE and AGENCY COMPANY of N.Z., Ltd., having made special arrangements at their Addington Stores to receive and show Wool,; are now prepared to receive Clips for the season's sales. Please consign wool for local sale, — "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Addington." Note—Wool for direct shipment consign " NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Lyttelton." 10 250 BUSINESS NOTICES. CHARLES BEECH, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



fflO Those about to marry, and to those JL 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 steads and bedding; Suits of drawing and dining-room furniture made to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials



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 Montgomerte's Malt Digestive Bread—Bermaline. 8 209 MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. ffIHE BEST IN THE MAEKET. Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. | Agents for Ashburton—Mkssbs Shear man Bros.



TRY fl. P. MADDEN FOR Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, Genoa Cake, Sultana Gake: Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, Etc, Etc. A choice assortment always on hand. H. A. FLOWER, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, EAST STREET.



A CHOICE Assortment of G.8.D., Loewe, and other makes of Pipes in stock. Cigarette Holders, Pouches, Pocket Knives, Hair Brushes and Combs, in endless varieties- Slazenger's Tennis Balls and Eacquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15 for 6d. Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing, j H. A. FLOWER, (late F Clark's) j Tobacconist. •XT 01 C B PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johns ton. Hatelock Street. Nearly three score years and ten, and a sufferer for a long "period from Rheumatism and Piles, but finds a cure at last in Plantekoa. Taiti, Lower Hutt, Feb. 3,1902 Dear Sir,— I HAVE been a great sufferer for many years from Rheumatism and Piles. I have been treated by doctors, and have also used countless medicines, without success. I can say that through using PLANTEKOA and PLANTEKOA OINTMENT, I have at last found a cure, and this is really wonder ful, considering my age.



With reference to the Ointment I have used it for ajl binds of, skin troubles, burns, scalds, cracked hands, etc., with the best of results, and I can honestly recommend any one to use these articles, for in my years of experience I have never seen their equal.— I am, yours etc., M. A. Saul. Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for it.- JACKSON, Agent, Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. BIRD Nesting is now on, and you will want boys' heavy knitted Hose cheap ; 1 threes and fours Is, fives, sixes, and sevens at Is 3d, at Grant and Moore's. FOR SALE—Lawn Mowers in any make, from 20s upwards ,• mowers sharpened and repaired at reasonable rates—Hardlet Bbos,



BAKER BROS. Complete BHirnlßMngf*" Ii you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere,: "TTCTE have, the pleasure to notify our Clients that ye are now in the position to supply them with these celebrated Fertilisers at—



£4: 12s 6d per ton on Trucks at i Islington and Smithfield! i '. . "1L Results Prove that they are the Best & Cheapest to use. QUALITY AND ANALYSIS REMAIN I — AS BEFORE. — Islington Clients have won the Highest Honours at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral- Associations for Roots and Grain exhibited at their Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions.



NieOLL BROS. DISTRICT AGENTS, i ASHBUETON. — . , —' • RUMMER Necessities.—N-ow- that warm weather is at hand, we have provided on more than usually lavish scale, for the >~ comfort and pleasure of our customers.— Mitchei.li & TuaNicß -The Drapers. ———— . PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each, end of tin FOE Holiday Season —(rood range of Gladstone Bags, Portmanteaus, and Brief Bags at Gbant and Moobb's. IF you -want real good Boots then try Mellob's, the cb«*»«st Shop in Aah burton- PATTY Pan baking powder -wants m , ■ trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. " " WANTED to Buy—Six Ladies' Becond . hand Bicycles. —Eclipse Cycle Works, Tailored. Street.



WANTED KNOWN.—That J, MoiaoK will give a good discount for one month, being over-stocked, and to make room for summer Boots and Shoes, which are arriving shortly of all the best English, American, and Colonial makes. As usual, J. M. does the best repairs, and atonoe; uses nothing but the very beet,aold leather. Next Courthouse, Ashburton. X^-ANTED KNOWN — Farmers' Good T t Shooter Boots only 10s 6dL JSfEi.iiOB r» Zealandia Boot Store. JUST fancy MeiiLor is Selling his Boots and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. WANTED Known—Better value than. ever in Boots at Mellor's Zealandia. Boot Store. > TUST landed ex '• Delphic " and " Mam *J ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which, we are offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Cabson and Co WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots and Shoes at. Jas. I Melloe's, Tamped Street. WHAT prize takers for pastry' use Patty Pan bakingpowder the great novelty * .



HENEY GAENEE, late Woollen Mills, gives cash for sheepskins, hides,eto. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a trial. ■ 9 8 PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers, BEING your Lawn Mowers. We grind them true in the lathe. We did about thirty last year. Mowers sent for and delivered same day.— EclipseCyolo Co., Tancred Street. . PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. WE'VE got it; if not in stock, we'll get it; if not made, we'll make it." Anything in Cycle, Lawn Mower, and light machine parts, and Repairs, you can get at the Eclipse Cycle Co.'s, Tancred Street, Ashburton.