The Poultry Industry.

A CO-OPEEATIYE POULTRY FAEM.

[By our Special Eeporter.]

During a recent visit to the North Tsland, a member of our staff visited the Patea Co-Operative Poultry Farm, with a view to gleaning information which might prove of interest; to fanciers in this district, and suppließ tho following notes : — At the invitation of Mr H. E. Deane, who was primarily instrumental in establi shing the farm, I visited the Patea " con vention." Mr Deune having introduced me to the expert and staff, at once explained matters concerning the venture.

" The initial'meeting to form the company wa<s, said Mr Deane, well attended, and the promoters went into the matter very en-' thusiastic. A co-operative company was formed, and a bank approached to supply the " wherewithal " to commence operations. The usual joint' and several' was accepted from the promoters, and £1000 at once ad vanced at the usuil rate of interest. A capital site was secured, buildings erected, and as you see, we have to-day one of the lnosb up-to-date farms in the colony." About twenty acres of good land was acquired within a few minutes walk of the port and yet " far from the madding crowd," and neighbouis' poultry. The farm is subdivided into three or four paddocks, one being used for the raising of artificial or cereal feed, and another for green feed, and a third one used as a huge run for the fowls during the winter months. The farm is admirably placed regarding drainage, being on a good elevation. Water in procured by means of an hydraulic ram or force pump, situated about forty chains away. Having viewed the grounds, I commenced a round of the buildings. In the first compartment is a small engine about 1£ horse-power, which is used princi pally for supplying the service pipes with hot water for heating the whole range of pens, and also for cooking food. At the time of my visit a largo tank of potatoes was under process of cooking. The next room contained crushed shells, sand, lime, etc., also medicine in case of need. Next in order was a large range of fattening pens, in which were located about 2;«0 birds, in course of preparation for the Scmth African market. A number of brooders and in cubators were in a compartment adjoining , the fattening pens, but were of course,! unoccupied at this season of the year. We j now arrived at the range of houses usually occupied by the various breeds during the j laying period. About a dozen in all, roomy, the first part of each pen being j covered with straw and tho laying boxes j along the side. By means of " escapes" the fowls gain access to their roosting quarters, the ground floor being bare, and the half dozen roosts being placed 18 inches from the ground. A small run is allowed in front of each pen, about ten feet square, and out of this the fowls pass into small enclosures conlaining green feed, consisting of mangolds, etc. • There are, separate runs for each pen. The runs are well drained, and a constant supply of fresh water is I obtained for the use <>f the range of pens from the forco pump. In feeding the fowls the grain is thrown well into the straw, so that each fowl has to do a certain amount of hard work for its living. At the end of the fowl pens are a range 'of duck houses, about half a dozen, equally well equipped as for the fowls, and in the centre of the run (about an eighth of an acre in extent) is a splendid pond, continually supplied with freals water in which to disport them selves. Altogether, the buildings and ground arrangements have been well ar ranged. The company intend to go in extensively for pigeon breeding, having been asked during the past season on more than one occasion to supply orders of 503 birds for pigeon shooting matches. Eegarding the future of the venture, Mr Deane had every confidence of its suc cess, but suggested that in joining the com pany the capital should be at least =£2000, which would enable tho promoters to pur chasa and export more extensively during the first year, and so to speak, while their ; own feathers were growing. It may be mentioned that the company breel for sale purposes as well as export. The expert in formed me that he is only too pleased to impart information tofarmers,having during the past few months had enquiries from the A&hburton county. During, the past season, which is the first of the Company's existence, about 3,000 fowls have been handled, all of which had to be purchased, which drained the funds somewhat, but during the coining season it is hoped that sufficient will be raised at the farm to fulfil, orders. At the present time about 700 head of fowl were in stock and 250 ducks. The company raise ten breeds, among them being Orpington, In dian Game, Houdan, Langshan, Wyandotte and Dorking. A number of Orpingtons are sold to the farmers for breeding purposes. The ducks were as fine a lot as could be wished for, being of immense size, and con fined to two breed 3, the Imperial, and Im perial Pekin. A number of these ducks have been sold to farmers for cross-breed ing purposes at as high ns 15s each. A large number of fowls are bought from far mers, and of cour.se, graded by the expert (who was for a considerable time in the employ of the Government at the Momo haki State Farm), and exported.

THE GREAT THROAT AND LUNG CURE. Tussicura.

The true secret of health lies in the pre vention of disease, and for this reason a medicine which not only cures complaints, but prevents the development of more serious trouble, possesses a special value. Of all such Eemedies TUSSICUEA takes pre-eminence, and the phenomenal success it has achieved more than justifies its claim to support. No matter how severe a Cough or Cold may be, a dnsa of this wonderful preparation will give instant and permanent relief, acting as it does upon the organs affected and rendering capable of doing the work ordained to them by Nature. It should be remembered that TUSSICUEA is in no sense a " quack" medicine, but is the invention of an experienced pharmacist, who has given special attention to the study of the throat, lun»s, and bronchial tubes. A single trial is sufficient to prove its effi cacy, and those who are suffering from any of the complaints which this mixture pro fesses to cure should not neglect to try it.

Price 2s 6d per bottle. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer, S.J. Evans, Dunedin.

* Wholesale Agents for N.Z., Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. Obtainable from all Chemists and Store-

keepers throughout the colony,

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

The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest moneymakers for the poor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and each one means a profit with hardly any work. Seed for our catalogue. We sell on cash or time payments, and can give yon real assistance when you need it. The advice and help of our expert always at your service. We keep the best of every thin for the poultry yard.—Advt.

BILL MARTIN SPEAKS,

To Ideal Tyre Company, Ohristchurch, — Dear Sirs, —I have much pleasure in writing you to say how heartily I appreciate the Idea tyres which were fitted to my machine and upon which I put up my seventeen New Zealand records, and won the several cham pionship prizes. I am very pleased with them—WILLIAM MARTIN. At this season everybody is liable to Coughs and Colds. Avoid all danger by taking TUSSICCEA. Obtainable from all chemists.

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THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Robkbt Bell, at his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. WEDNESDAY. July 30, 1908,



It ie only on tha use of Wolfe's Sohnappa that it ought to be j judged. j i ¥ou be tde Judge. Every bottle of Wolfe's Schnapps [ contains an honest preparation j Of Juniper Berries and select j Barley. ; If you need a stimulant that will I brace a tired body or clear a < tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S j SCHNAPPS—not a false stimulant j but a builder up of vital forces. I i WoutakenoSlisk. Better not take anything than accept a substitute for this sterl ing old tonic. Imitations are put out for one purpose only—to make big profits—they are absolutely worthless. <BuyWdole bottles Look for the name, and accept only bottles with the.signature of Udoipho Wolfe on the label. __^ T. Bullock. FOR SALE. I)'£liOVEl)Farmsand other Properties asJ oliows, viz: — 447 Acres, with extensive improvements, . good for all-round Farming. \ 283 Acres, light land, Wesfcerfield Survey District '■ 108 Acres, near Mount Somers ' 1200 Acres, sheep country, together with ( farm house and other improvements. 1 76 Acres, together with Dwelling, etc., ( near Winslow ' 1 179 Acres, improved Farm, together with , buildings, Lowcltffe, ■ And other Farm Properties. , • COTTAGES, Etc.. FOE SALE. * 1 Acre, together with 5 roomed Cottage i etc, Netherby. Price ,£135. , 2 Acres, together with Dwelling House 1, ( Stable, Shed, etc!, Allenton, near the j Woollen Factory 1 3} Acres. Tinwald, together with good , Dwelling House and other improve- , ments. ■ i Acre, Hampstead, together with , Cottage, small Stable, etc., price £125 > Also good Building Sites, viz— ] T.S. 419, i Acre, Moore Street; first-class ; land: nice site for a house. Price ,£65 , T.S. 818, i Acre, Aitken Street \ Also, — ' Building Allotments for Sale in the Townships of Tinwald, Eakaia,Winslow and , Wheatstone, and a number in Allenton ' District, near the Woollen Factory. To Let-Small Shop and Office in the Arcade To Let, at alow rental, Shop and premises " Triangle Buildings, near the Post , ' Office and Eailway Station. To Let-Dwelling of 6 rooms, Charles Street, Allenton, near the Woollen Factory List of Properties may be seen at my Office, where full particulars can be obtained. T . BULLOCK. TO LET, Commodious House, containing sixteen rooms with all conveniences; well situated in Tancred Street. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK TO LKT, QlXEoomed dwelling house, with de iO tached Washhouse. etc, fronting Waka aui Road, just over East Belt. Apply to T. BULLOCK. /""" FOR~SALE. ffIHAT valuable Town Section No. 202, JL containing -+- acre, corner of Park and Havelock Streets, adjoining Dr Hunter t s property. Nice site for private residence Liberal terms. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE Fairton. BUILDING Site, being Lot 81, contain ingi'ACre- T. BULLOCK ""money. nr O Lend on approved freehold securities, I the following sums awaiting invest ment, viz:—£4oo, MOO, £800, £125, £1200 £500, .£l5O, £125, £1500, and £200. Apply to T. BULLOOK__ ~~ TO LET AT A LOW EENTAL. SHOP and Premises corner of Cass Street, and Wakanui Road, leading to Post Office and Eailway Station, lately occupied by Moriarty Bros, FOR SALE HAMPSTEAD, 2ACEES very good land, fronting Cam bridge Street, on which is erected a dwelling house of 5 rooms, conservatory, and scullery, detached washhouse and dairy, also commodious shed, stable, workshop, etc. The house is surrounded by garden with, maerocarpa fences; orchard at back. Inspection invited. For terms and full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. TINWALD TO LET /^OTTAG-E, together with small stable \ > and shed, situated at corner of Archi bald and Agnes Streets. Have You Heard the Latest ? ~O"0U can obtain in any quantities, from 1 cwt. to a ton, WESTPOET, ( NEWCASTLE, > Coal always and 1 on hand. MOUNT SOMEES ( WESTPOET and NEWCASTLE SLACK also FIEEWOOD, In Stock at : Argyle Bros. Havelock Street: "¥" OW Prices are not the only considera- B i tion—quality must be there, or value is wanting. Mitchell & Turner are combining low prices with good quality at their Cleaning up Sale. Remnants and Oddments a specialty.—Mitchell and TCRNBB.



A great many /««^TOTI | people want^ v^=r|^ ? long, fS%f%~d^ heavy /f7/7(^ jJm that is /(>^-SimV-\t?i what puzzles 7 * ■ ft§^p|?s-<^ them. The S~f (SWiMOI fact is, the fe* %MjWi - hair needs a 1 .• K^r, -^f//i| little help \f^» now and then. Jj^ Aiw^W The roots re- quire feeding. *dtoJ™ap'| '||™g^'i™iM3H When the hair is starved, it stops growing, loses its lustre, falls out, turns gray. Ayer's Hair Vigor is a hair-help. It makes the hair grow, stops it from falling, and completely cures dandruff. If your hair is fading or turning gray, begin at once with Ayer's Hair Vigor, It will positively restore color to your gray hair, all the full, rich color it had in early life. As a hair-dressing you will certainly like it, for it keeps the hair soft and glossy and prevents it from splitting at the ends. Do not be deceived by cheap imita tions which will only disappoint you. Make sure that you get the genuine Ayer's Hair Vigor. - ! Prepared by Dr. i. C. Aysr&Co., Lowell. Mass., U.S.A. BUSINESS NOTICES. IN EVEET WALK OF LIFE II II HALMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDEES' BUILDINGS. Tj^Oß Portraiture Landscape, And Enlargements. MODERATE CHARGES. \ WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to 5 STOBEI'S TERMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Ohristchurch Railway Station.) P. W. MILLWAED, ... Licensee. nnHIS popular Hotel is now under new JL 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 Support Local Industry, Siva Llocor, AndJßnsure a Comfortable Fireside by using Mount Somers Coal. TMTQTOT SQMBES COAL IS THE Best and the Cheapest Household Coal, bar none* of all the Coals found on the Eastern divide of the i Middle Island. ' ! JOSHUA TUCKER, i ! PEACE DECLARED. TVJ OT so with you, because your system 1^ is out of order, on account of your 1 cold feet. Remedy—Call at the ULSTER BOOT i ■ SHOP and get a pair of warm Boots or j j Slippers. Prices to suit every one. Slippers ; from 9d upwards. All classes of Boots and Shoes equally cheap. T. To tj :r.T G s Ulster Boot Shop, Tancred street. i ; . . __j i ; J. SEALY&CO.I NEW SEEDS, | NEW SEEDS". • ""fTKXE beg to intimate to ou numerous patrons, that our stock of new season's . / seeds has arrived, in fine order, from the | far-famed house of Carter and Co., London , ! and include \ ■ Farm Seeds, i Vegetable Seeds, Flower Seeds, in endless varieties, and'^garden requisites of every description. We are still to be found at Sealv's Corner. East Street. I 7 131 _____ ! Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are always effective. Is , boxes every where.



BUSINESS NOTICES. J CLARIDGE'S STABLES, (Lafce McConnell's). Tancred Street, Ashburton. OEST accommodation and attention for JL> Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horße Clipping done, tf. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. &87 J. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, AECADE, ASHBUETON. I AM A BUYER OF MEAT AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— I WHEAT, / OATS, BAELEY, &JPEAS, 3n Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations. Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188 Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Eace Cleaner can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Eace, according to order. F. W. PAGE, 124 • Chertsey. -a v p-rvif wniwTrturitnr'iiii inrmrirn nil n iinnmnfwin» »iMrnririHiirn i *^c*» *»■*.j» j a mHEEE has been a lot of CUEIOSITY 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 satisfy this thirst forjknowledge, HP'T-TT? 1? \ IjT at present staying at MOEEOW, BASSETT and C®. is a new up-to-date BICTCL K , Guaranteed, Fitted with Dunlop's Best Multiflex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and Bell. Price :~£lQ Cash. M PRIEST, Manager NOTICE. A NY person or persons found trespassing on the Eiversdale Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. 5 307 W. S. STEANGE. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLEE, &c. ~O EGISTEEED TEACIIEE OF MUSIC Jllj 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 doea not fail in any point. Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. TANCEED STEEET, Next Hall, Her balist. TTOICE PEODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFOETE." Mrs Johnston. Hayelock Stbeet. CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd. Antigua Street, Christchurch. /"^ELEBEATED SPAEKLING ALES \y AND STOUT. Forty Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 LATEST^ PEAECE'S Sale of Drapery. Wonderful success. Shop crowded Saturday Everybody smiling and satisfied. The reductions are genuine. T^TOW is the time to get a cheap pair of _i3l Blankets. Just arrived sample pairs Curtains from 2s lid.—Pearce's Drapery Sale. "TT^OUND at last —A genuine Drapery Jtj Sale. If you did not get a circular call and get one at Pearce's Genuine Drapery Sale. ~O EMEMBEE its room we want, not jDL' profit. Cost price accepted for nearly everything. We must have more room for stocktaking. Call and satisfy yourselves at Pearce's Clearing Sale. B CLAEK CAEEIAGE PAINTER, f7 IVE Years with A. G. Howland, Christ church ; seventeen years with J. E. and F. and H. Steel. The present is an excellent time to have your Vehicle Painted, etc., in first class style. Lowest prices. Charges consistent with good workman ship. All leather work attended to. A Trial Solicited. Address—Opposite Church of England, Tancred Street West. FINEST New Currants 5d per lb, New Elim Eaisins s|d per lb, Good Valen cia'Eaisins 4|d per lb, New Seeded Eaisins 6|d per lb packet, New Sultanas Yd per lb, Sicily Almonds Is 2d per lb, extra prime new Dates 6d per lb, new Preserved Ginger 8d per lb, Finest Lemon Peel 71b tin 3s 9d at Fletcher Bros' Cash Supply Stores. Smoke New Venus



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I . ____BUSINESS NOTICES. j { -_ m^tm MllM|ia|UW-3... 1 L... J I Pure TEAS-of, FINEST Quality!! |{ I I 1 These Teas are blends oi absolutely the | Bf FINEST TEAS PKOCUEABLE. 1 ! ' S | Pw/' Brand I 1 I 1 Each Brand is ot a different character and I | flavour but of FINEST Quality. 1 InOLOMBO .. id I %J? Brand. Pure Ceylon I%J 1 I Ask your Grocer for these well-known 1 Brands ol Teas and ... | ACCEPT NO OTHEEa I The Clothing In Havelock St., The place you A-LiCOJtiJN S H°USe the Fitu Brand hear so much Drapery? & Bobt aboUt House.. , clothing from News of the Sale too Good not to Tell White Kaiapoi Blankets are selling quickly quickly at 14s 6d, 19s 6d, and 23s 6d. They are good blankets for the cold weather at low prices. The following Sale Prices will also repay inspection — MEN'S Kaiapoi Tweed Suits 22s 6d, 27s 6d, 35s fid, Men's Flannel Undershirts 2s lid. Wool Eibbed Pants 3s 9d, Men's Heavy Wollen Eibbed Sox 9d per pair. LADIES' Fashionable Jackets 8s 6d, 10s 6d and 21s 6d, Ladies' Tailor Made Costumes 21s 6d, 27s 6d, 32s 6d. Ladies' Millinery trimmed free of charge. All Shapes and Trimmings about half price. Ladies' Aprons from lOd each. Over 40 patterns in Blousing Flannelettes from 5d a yard. See these beautiful goods PAINTING, GLAZING, HOUSE DECORATING, SIGN-WRITING. ;. WH. COLLINS "AND "CO., Painters, East f 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 tip to date in every ' respect, and the Prices are Eight. Competent workmen only are [employed, and prices I and any information can be had for the asking. aaxo&r* ii in' ii in in mil mmimi mi hmiihiiii hihiiii in m in >i m n vmm mill iimiiiiiiiiinniiwi mni n iiiiiuwmi mil him mm iiim SEWING MACHINES, lam sole Agent for the celebrated " DAVEY" Machines for Ashburton County. They are the cheapest and best in the market. I challenge all "Competitors—as regard 3 price and working.—l 2 months' guarantee with each machine HAND Machines £B 10s; Treadle machines £6 10s, £7, £7 10s, £8, £8 10s. All these machines have latest improvements up-to-date. J ALSO, I call attention to my large stock of Farming and Carpenter's Tools—including Spades, Forks, Martin's and other Gorse Knives—Garden Kakes, Hoes, Etc, All at Bedrock Prices ( a. meddins, The People's'lronmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. SALES ARE ALL THE RAGE. i Special Reductions :o: ■ Special Reductions NICHOLAS &PICEJFORD INVITE COMPAEISON OF VALUES. Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, Is6d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, 4s, 4s 6d, ss, 5s 6d. Childrens' from 8d per pair. School Boots from 5s per pair. Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s 6d to 18s 6d per pair Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s 6d to 18s 6d per pair Gent's Balmorals from 10s, strong Shooters from 9s 9d PLEASE to remember we hold an Extensive Stock of High-Class Boots, Shoes, and Slippers of every description. Prove our prices. Boys and Girls Boots a specialty. Our Motto is—" Small Profits and Quick Returns." NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, EAST STEEET' ASHBUETON. HAVE lOUSEJUN NOTICE THOSE NICE EOTAL PHOTOGEAPHS i ttt E HAVE APPOINTED STOCK . I™ F.W. COX IS GIVING AWAY ? *•• Agent for YOU get one with every cash purchase ; of 12s 6d. They're honestly worth 2s Massey-Harris and 6d each, and you get them for nothing. j Imperial Bicycles CAPITAL PLACE THAT BLUE BOOT ■ fob Wonderful how it's becoming a household ASHBUETON, EAKAIA, and word throughout the county of late. j Surrounding Districts. Note Addkess—- ' Clients will receive every attention, and T\ > !V Of^R" ' MR COX will Collecfcall Monies due to us. BLUE"bOOT STOEE, BUENETT j CANADA STEEET, ASHBUETON. f CYCLE & MOTOR COY, The name is synonymous with all that is ' LIMITED, bright, best, and up-to-date in footwear. ; Depot—East Street, Ashburton. Nothing but the best English leather ~ '"""" used for repairs. T>ATTY Pan baking powder contains a uaou r j^ patty pan at each end of tin Smoke New Venus [ Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICES. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. • Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. T7IVERT description of Merchandise and JOi 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 Mayfield ... 967 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Rangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 „ Ealing ... 595 „ Westerfield ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON, Manager ~"WAIKATO FABMS. T HAVE several improved and un improved Properties for Sale in. th« Waikato District, and shall be pleased to ' supply particulars. R. B. EESTELL, 1 98 Hamilton. nnO Those about to ma,rry, and to those I JL^ already married. Study economy by ( purchasing your furniture at W. & M: Baker's . Warehouse, Havelock Street. Just received, a consignment of Wicket ' 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. ! TTK7 ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan i V? Drill; guaranteed in good order, low price. l"or particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot. \ \ ANTED to sell, second-hand Lady'a Bicycle, good as new, very littl« used; must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. WANTE D 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. ' V\f ANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grate v^ a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. THE Genuine Silent Primus Cooking Stove 14s 6d, u*ses ordinary kerosene j also Primus Hot Plate 17s 6d, and. Primus Iron Heater, 3s 6d.—Caeson &Co. . J L.HIGGS ■ i Painter, Glazier, Paperhanger, and ; Signwriter ! Wall Paper, Scrim, Oils, Paints, Glass, etc., j in Stock. TT AVING taken over the Picture Fram- ' il ing Plant and Stock of Mr J. Wright j I am now prepared to receive orders for j Picture Framing at lowest prices. J. L, HIGGS, Tancred Street. LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.C.S.M. Certificated and Registered Teacher, STUDENTS prepared for any Musical Examination held in New Zealand. ' All branches of Music taught. j Candidates presented at Examinations, 1 137; average marks gained, 94 per cent. BAKER BROS. Complete ITuroisiilxigr.* UNDEBTAKERS. FOR WATCHES, CLOCKSJ, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G-. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty.-— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. ■itNTLEM Try Ova* CHESTERFIELDS 'S 1 Or rJTlit-ee-q_u.arter Overcoats. a McDONALDA CO Talloes 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 Wines, Ales, and Spirits stocked. Good Table. Good attendance.



I BUSINESS N.OTICES. j LONDON BUTOHEKY \ TANCREi) STREET. I TTAVING- taken over the Business of j JDL the late Sam. E. Burnard, as from I 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. EOBINSON 7J29 TO SHEEPOWNERS. GOOD PRICES ASSURED. ITT MATSON AND Co., beg to inform I O • holders of Sheep and Lambs that I 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 j 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 1 been instrumental in selling .no less than SIX good-sized Properties south of Rangi tata. They are always willing to receive ' particulars through any local Agent, and to t work in conjunction with them, which must be to the benefit of the owner. They ad -1 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 j scale. If you have a place for sale, avail yourself of their services. It costs nothing unless sale is made, and no fear of your , Property being hawked or depreciated. ' Great facts. They can always assist Purchasers, being hand and glove with Moneyed Clients. MATSON'S, i 6 143 Christchurch. 1 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 H. MoS^Sfiß?, ■ i T>ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, JO a Burnett Street. 7 Money to lend on freehold security. s : , INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. I £1,600,000 1 ¥I AS already been added to Policies in 1.3. the Department. This is the Bonus Year j => And everyone now taking out a participa ting Policy will receive a substantial bonus at the end of the year. J. H. RICHARDSON, Commissioner. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), 1 "\X7H OLE SALE and retail Tinware Tt Manufacturer, Etc. Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, 1 and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. TRY the Rapid Lighting 1!! Shirt Gloss Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers. \TT ANTED, AGENTS. j> W Wanted—Agents. f}£\ TO take down orders on a New <3b & 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. d Address:' Wanted, Box 976, Sydney,N.S.W. 6 304 I SAY Friend : Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Boots ? 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. TIME and Tide Wait for No Man.—The date of another payment to Me Tur ner, on account of the Stock taken over from him, is getting very close. The bigger the parcel you buy at our Cleaning r\ up Sale, the more money you save and the more you help us.—Mitchell and Tueneb WANTED— Farmers and Employers 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. PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. _____ PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. npHE Rapid Lightning Shirt Gloss—the * JL only reliable shirt polish in the world. It is used by all the leading laundresses in " New Zealand. Try a tin, it will pay you. Sold by all the leading grocers.