A Society Theatre.

* CUEIOUS EXPEEIMENT IN NEW YORK. A New York society woman is making an experiment with a society theatre for so ciety people. This means an interesting experiment in catering to a class of theatre goers who have a habit of reaching their seats after the usual hour for the curtain to rise. The theatre will be known as Mrs Osborn's Playhouse. Already the electric light fixtures spell the nan.c in big letters of frosted glass above the portico entrance. In the nsiddle of October incandescent lights will flame out through those letters the announcement of the opening night. People who make a ceremony of their din ners have a prejudice against allowing even the performance of a favourite actor or actress to interfere with their supreme function of tho day. Mrs Osborn's reflec tion on this fact was the inspiration uf her plan to establish a theatre where such prejudices as this would be respected. The following is the list of attractions:— 1. The play begins at 9. 2. Low neck evening gowns only. 3. No hats worn to the theatre. 4. Wafers and tea served between acts. 5. Only plays of special interest to fa shionnble women. 6. Two broad foyers for promenade be tween the acts. 7. One exclusive night each week for the "Four Hundred" only. 8. An enormous "party box " to accomo date the largest box parties. 9. No chorus—every player shall bean artiste and have a speaking part. 10. Three dollars (12s) will be the price of the best orchestra seats.

A Desperate Situation.

I ♦ Here is a vivid bit of description of the dangers of mining life, dealing with the recent disaster at New Tredegar, by which 16 lives have been lost:—The bowk, capsiz ing, instantly precipitated the six men to the absymal depths below, five of them to meet immediate death. The sixth, in throw- j ing out his arms, struck one of the guide ropes, and seized it with a frantic grasp. The guide rope, greasy, ssvajing, and thir,! afforded but little support, and, failing to j maintain hiq position, the unfortunate man j began to slide down along the wire with in creasing velocity. He did everything to reduce his speed, au'l tore his capo off acd placed it round the wire to save his burning hands. But still he pro ceeded on his downward course. When j about to yield his grasp owing to the un- ! bearable pain his foot struck against some* thing that made his heart leap with joy. A • portion of the signal wire, which, on the ' fall of the bowk, was broken, and became 1 entangled round the guide rope, and, though ! thin and weak, it served as a mesh into j which the sinker's feet slipped. First it yielded Blowly, but ultimately became bo I fast as to support the falling man from fur- J ther slipping. This thin wire was his sal vation. Besting himself for a moment he then slowly encircled himself with the wire, and there in abysmal darkness he desperate ly clung 600 yards below the surface and 120 yards from the bottom, with only the weird hissing noise of the compressed air ( to keep him company. After the expira tion of several hours, dnring which he had desperately shouted for help, a workman above heard a faint sound like a man's voi:<\ and, taking the situation in an in stant* three men volunteered to dcs end j the ehaft, and after several attempts brought the sinker 1 o the surface. j

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Eobebt Brlil*, at bis Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbar ton. WEDNESDAY, November 5, 1908,



/(jjJJ Jt is a sure and quick \S remedy for many . I | things. SSowel disorders,, I (hi Stomacd troubles, f c 11 ailments of tde Sidneys § (I and ffiladder. I Sctjnapps N V Jt delps in eases of 1 aj] 9lseumatism, 1J || • 7f clears tfye tßlood— I VI trjrougd tde Sidneys. I -Don't aeeept any f^))j substitute, you must syj \o<-s} get tde. genuine. Ifcf V—-- "■ —~^ /"V""^ j BUSINESS NOTICES. Don't Forget r f O Call at AEGYLE BEOS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPOET, ") NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and C on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. ~~\ JOHN OLSEN, Melrose Dairy, Hampstead, "fTfTISHES to notify to the inhabitants of j T Ashburton that he has erected a substantial dairy in brick, with all the j latest app'iances, for the clarification, j pasteurizeing, and cooling of milk. Just ! the kind of milk for the weakest of invalids • and most delicate children, and a milk that j .everybody ought to use. Unpasteurised milk supplied from Novem ber Ist and until machinery fitted up. ' Families waited on. Wanted regular supplies of milk delivered ; at Melrose Dairy. 10 244 j In the Morning J fTIHBEE'S nothirig that so freshens you ! JL up and makes you feel fit for a hard duy*s work as a Cup of Sura-turn Tea. It is , delioiou*. The liquor has all the richness ! and flavour that a High Grade Tea should i possess. • | .SIJRATURA TEA. J Needs no blending ot other artificial aida to Improvement. It has all the goodnoas of good tea, and the goodness is in the tea, and not the label. Suraturais pure, honest '. Ceylon Tea, and is guaranteed not blended With' Indian, ChiDa, or any cheap or inferior < teas. You'll get a Suratura Toapot if you buy a 01b box. Retail Prices— , ; Suratura A quality—] s 8d per 1b j Suratura B quality—l s 1 • d per lb Suratura D quality—2s 2d per lb Suratura X quality—2s 6d per lb j Procurable from - ' J. W. Lill, Dunsandel i J. E. Carey, Fair ton D. Miller and Co., Hinds I TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. M, r s Johnston. Havblock Street. Removal Cheap Boot Sale. THOMAS" YOUNG I WISHES to remind his numerous , friends and the public that he has ■ removed to the shop lately occupied by Mr j Nokeg, 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 pam when you : can get your Boots made at T. Young to tit your feet. Eepairing done with despatch. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop. ; East Street, Ashburton. : SPEING CLEANING. | Wanted to Buy, j In any quantity, \ i QECOND-HAND PUiINITUEE. Homes visited and estimates given. All business strictly private and confidential Apply by letter or otherwise to GEORGE SMITH, FTJENITUBE DEALEE, 7 93 Arcade Building. MITCHELL, PHOTOGRAPHER, Burnatt St INVITES the residents of Ashburton and the surrounding districts to inspect the new Photographs on exhibition afe his Studio, Burnett Street, on and after FEIDAY. 31st inst. 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-hly Finished Cabinet Photos & One Matoline Enlarge ment for 15s. Note.—Specimens will be exhibited in Vestibule. Best work guaranteed. 10 285 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. Candidates presented at Examinations 137; average marks gained, 94 percent.



T, Bullock j FOR SALR Building Sites, Cottage Properties, etc, £150.—1 acre, with cottage of 4 rooms, etc. ißi.3O.—Nice building site near the Wakanui Creek, good land; partly planted, la. 2r. 2;p. £53.—i acre section in Cox Street, good land, nice' site for a house. .£l3O.- -J acre, with 4 roomed Cottage and other buildings. . £325.-1 rood 20 perches, Hampstead, with almost new 4 roomed Dwelling House and Scullery, and cottage of 4 rooms. Good land, garden planted with fruit trees, etc. The two properties JJ325. Liberal terms. j £146.— i acre good land, partly planted with fruit trees, fronting continuation of Mooro Street, with Cottage. £230. —sa. Or. 20p., Prince 3 Street, Ne'herby. £22, los.—Town Section, \ acre, fronting the East Belt. .£26B.—| acre, with Dwelling of 5 rooms and other buildings. . £30. — \ acre, Aitken Street. £05.~ 2J acres, divided into a number of building allotments, Walerton Township. ; Also a number of building allotments . opposite the Woollen Factory. i Building allotments in Tinwald, Fairton, ! and Haropstead. j Full particulars furnished on application j T. BULLOCK I TO. LET, AT A LOW RENTAL. SHOPS and Premises in Triangle Build ings, fronting the "Wakanui Eoad, and i near tho Post Office and Eailway Station. T. BULLOCK. WOOI, WOOL. | F not already a staunch client of ours JL we hope you soon will be. We want your business. We assert that every man should adhere to his own trade, as one cannot successfully cope with ten or twelve different classes of business. If he attempts it someone's interests must suffer. Our business is the STOCK AND WOOL BUSINESS. We have been brought up to it, and it is well known that we aro Experts. We do not care what other firms do. We assert that we can show better averages than anyone else. Do not be led away or coerced into the belief that anyone can sell—such is not the case. Firstly—A man must be a judge of what he is selling. Secondly—He must be in touch with values. Thirdly—He must have the confidence of the buyers. Fourthly—He must have discretionary ability. Fifthly—He must be capable of advising his clients. Finally—We assert that you cannot make an auctioneer. It is a gift, and good men are not procurable. Do not run away with the idea that any one can sell. Our experience is that per haps it is all very well on a rising market, but all markets are not rising ones, and the very one to which your consignment may couwv forward might be a weak one, and | you may lose enough on that sale to amply | justify your securing the services of the i best man. We look after all consignments [ as though they were our own, oijr clients j being our first and only consideration. You can rely upon prompt payments, personal supervision, careful valuations, and no sacrifices, therefore hesitate no longer, send your consignments to H. MATSON and Co., Addington. Ashburton representative— David Thomas. Wool Packs, Grain Sacks, Twine, Berger's Branding Compound supplied at lowest current rates. Cash advances made against the Growing Clip'either for iJfecal Sale or Shipment up to any amount. We are the local Agents for Messrs H Dawson and Co., Woci Brokers, London. H. MATSON , AND CO.



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BUSINESS NOTICES. Notice to Farmers. My Motto—l Pick the best and most up-to date Machinery in the Market. j-yOU WILL POD THE Latest Osborna Harvester and j Binder, (Light Draught) Strongly and simply constructed, easy running, and what is best—WlLL LAST. Once used, always used Reapers and Mowers, all sizes ; will cut any thing, bar gate posts and gorse fences. i Hay Rakes, very strong; yet caa be worked by a child. i Our COLUMBIA DISC HARROW is admitted by everyone that has 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, j W. STOJNTYER. | The Poultry Industry. INDIAN Game and Dorking Cross, pro nounced by the Government Expert the be3t for the London Market. Indian Game Cockerels and Dorking Hens (pure bred) For Sale. H. G. BERRTMAN, 8 97 Ashburton ASHBURTON NURSERY. TTTAVING taken over the above old established Business, lately carried on by Mb Thomab Sbalt, we trust by strict i attention to business to merit a contin- j uance of the liberal support accorded to him in the past. 6. and C. CLARK, NURSERYMEN, ASHBURTON. Ashburton, Nursery, I.lth October, 1902. Can you Pick the N.Z. Cup ? j WELL I am not so sure that I cm, bat I can inform all interested in Cubinetinaking and Upholstering that the firm of Mori arty Bros., Tancred Street, will take a lot of beating in the Cabinet making Stakes. Splendid finish every time. Shortest prices. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVERY description of Merchandise and Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. We have just received new season's supply of WOOLPACKS (in all sizes), SEAMING TWINES, MANURES, TURNIP AND RAPE SEEDS, Clients are requested to book their .re* quirements as early as possible to avoid disappointment, and we also advise your making personal enquiry re prices before promising orders elsewhere. T. F. GIBSON ! Manager " H. A. FLOWERJ " 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 Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15 for 6d. Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWER^ (late F Clark's) Tobacconist. WANTED KNOWN.-That J, Moison 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 at once j uses nothing but the very best sold leather. Next Courthouse, Ashburton. ILES' Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Ranfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting XjL the Growth of the Hair and removing Scurf and Dandruff. This is not a new preparation, but the Proprietor being requested to put it within reach of everyone, has had it placed throughout New Zealand, and it can now be obtained locally from all Chemists, Storekeepers, and Hairdressers, etc., or direct from the Manufacturer—EDWAßD ILES, Ladies'and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Geraidiae, § 128



BUSINESS NOTICES. . WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 "T\7" E Shall be represented at the ChristchurchJ'and Timaru AuctionJSales, andjiave made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Asliburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent on to either Christchureh or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows — If intended for Bale 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 :—Priedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. Woolpaoks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Requisites, supplted^at Lowest Kates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows :— Christchurch. Timaru. November 20fch, 1902, December 3rd 4 1902. December 11th, 1902. January 13th, 1903. January 16th, 1903. February 25th, 1903. February 19th, 1903. FEIEDLAKDEB, BROS., LTD. FURNITURE SALE. TN CONSEQUENCE OF OUR RECENT LOSS BY FIJRE -W E WANT MONB V, so have determined to sell the whole of our large stocksjof HouseholdlFuraishiags^at great reductions, (Regardless of Cost.) A numVerJof slightly damaged articles at your own pricej '" "■"" ' Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, BedroomJJSets, Jugs, Va£es,SOrna « , ments, Etc., (almost given away.) 3»Bd Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Eugs,'|Mats, fßedstead?, Bed ding, Chairs, Drawing Room andj JDining'^Room Su^te?, Glassware. Couches, etc., allreduced. (In fact, no reasonable offer will be refused.) A|Jlot of Eamboo Poles and Blind * Eollers at Half Price. T. H. UN DRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Etc. Tancred Street. Old premises next Building Society Office, and at new Hall, next Claridge's Stab'.es. i i WOOL WOOT^ WOOL, I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION", upon all "Wool placed in my hands for sale, either in Ashburton Christchurch, jTimaru, or for Shipment. | This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been fixed as under, viz :— CHEISTCHURCH— • TIMARU NOVEMBEE 20th, 1902. DECEMBER 3rd, 1902 DECEMBER 11th, 1902. JANUARY 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 Rates. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. : P U'RTSIID S, : I HAVE erected, regardless of cost v the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plant 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 0E 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. AIso—HURST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil, etc D. THO M. AS, ASHBURTON. FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Beautiful Model Hats and Bonnets, from London and Paris, Greatly admired by delighted purchasers. Ladies' Eton and Russian Jackets. Lovely Silk Mantles, beautifully trimmed, Charming Silk Blouses Silk Underskirts —all shades Lace Collarettes —very stylish Silk and Kid Gloves—all sizes and makes, Corsets, C B. and P.D.. just opened. Dress Muslin and Wool Fabrics, the latest styles. Also Prints and Mercuise Satin. New Goods of all kinds just opened, ex Paparoa. Requirements for Dressmaking andl Millinery Should be placed early, as the orders are pouring iv. Appointed Sole Agent for the sale of Model Patterns and the « New Idea " Journal, to whom all subscriptions may be paid, Support Local Industry. Opening a large assortment of Ashburton Tweeds and Blankets A N I). H E W O R R.



BUSINESS NOTICES. ' 11. McSHERRT, T)ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. COALS! COALS COALS mountlFomers NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MAB.KET. THIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using i 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. FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS', JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO a. jesson, » Practical Watchmaker aud Jewellei, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. BAKER BROS. Complete B'tu-nlshlng-i WANTED KNOWN riIHAT I have been appointed AGENT FOX Massey-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. Gentlemen, For the best value in up-to-date Goods, TRY iT?^~it£ LIABLE MP I£IOYHIHG£BOOTHOI?SE Have lock Street. TO Those about to marry, and to those 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 MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. T>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. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. Only this season's Tweeds sold. NNfi 4 1 m A TT r\~O Q Burnett MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. fTIHE BEST IN THE MARKET. Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messes Shear man Bros. j LT T V Is THfe ilj I BEST is the C rP A T>/^TT best feIARCJi USE KG OTJSEK Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. WANTED KNOWN —Farmers' Good Shooter Boots onlylos6d. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Smoke New Venus



National Mortgage & Agency Company, NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND., LIMITED. Capital subscribed ... £ 1,000,000 Paid and Called Up ... ,£200,000 Reserve Fund ... ... .£32,500 npHE above Company hog to notify to JL 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. The Department will be under the charge of Mr H. S. Bourd, who will act as Auc tioneer, nnd those entrusting us with their business will have the benefit of his practi cal experience, and may rely 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 I which producers can ship their produce, consequently are in touch with the best markets. I In connection with the above we are pre pared to make Cash Advances against Live Stock and Produce placed in our hands for Sale, either in the LOCAL MARKET or I for shipment to London or elsewhere. I G. F. MARTIN, 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. To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S CANTERBURY Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) DIRECTORY, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL : APRIL 1903 : (SECOND YEAR OF PUBLICATION.) DEMY Bvo. size, containing over 1000 pages, together with numerous Maps, corrected to date, the whole handsomely bound in cloth, gilt lettered. Price, if ordered before publication, 10s 6d. „ After publication, 12s 6d. Stone Son & Co.. PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS, Dunedin and Wellington. 10 293 YOUR'E A =" DAISY,"= nn HAT'S what everyone aays about the : EASY ROAD CART : THAT Messrs Morrow, Bassett & Co Are now Showing at their ASHBURTON BRANCH, WILLS St Call early to order as they Sell like Hot-cross Buns on a Good Friday M o mint? • Morrow, Bassett AND CO., Wills Street, Ashburton. M. PRIEST, Manager. VARICOSE VEINS CURED. Hantekoa Again Victorious rpHE Ointment this time, but the same JL result—completely cured. The re markable healing properties of these wonderful plants that form the basis of this modern remedy are felt just the same whether applied externally in the form of the Ointment and Soap, or taken internally in the form of Plantekoa. To use an everyday expression, "I never saw any thing like it." Read this letter; — Holly-road, St. Albans, Christohurch, Ist October, 1902. Dear Sirs,—l wish to testify to the bene fit I have received by using your Plant6koa Ointment. For m onths I have suffered with VARICOSE VEINS (BROKEN), and have tried many remedies, but without success. I got two tins of your Planteko.i Ointment, and have not had occasion to use ifc all, as I am pleased to say I am now COMPLE I'ELY i CURED, thanks to Plantekoa. I cannot ! speak too highly in praise of this wonderful remedy, and have recommended it to my friends." Publish this note so. that other sufferers may be benefited. Yours very truly, ' ANNIE WOODHAM. Ask your Chemist or Grocer for it. Take no substitute. Remember the Name, and remember it CURES. J. JACKSON, East St, Agent. IF you want real good Boots then try Mkllob's, the cJvwJMsfc Shop in Ash buxtoa.



I BUSINESS NOTICES. i TEY jH. P. MADDEN .FOR Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, Genoa Cake, Sultana Cake Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams,. Etc, Etc. A choice assortment always on hand. =zNOTICE.= A LL PERSONS ABOUT TO ; Paint or Decorate i THEIR HOUSES Should consult a Legitimate Tradesman To ensure the best results enquire of—- J. L. HIGGS, 1 TancredjStreet. Signwriting a Specialty. SnTsic. Singing, Piano, & Harmony ME J. GILLIES—Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musioal Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson, 10162 If you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, use ; ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere. "TOTTE have the pleasure to notify out Clients that ye are now in the position to supply them with these celebrated Fertilisers at—• 4>4 12S 6d per ton on Trucks at Islington and Smithfield. Results Prove that they are the Best & Cheapest to use. QUALITY AND ANALYSIS REMAIN AS BEFORE. — Islington Clients have* won the Highest Honours at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations for Eoots and Grain exhibited at their Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions. NICOLL BROS. DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBURTON. SEED Sowers on hire or purchase ; also new stock of all varieties of Mangel, Carrot, Turnip, and general Garden and Farm Seeds—Cabson and Co. JUST fancy Mellor 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 Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. JUST landed ex '• Delphic " and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Cabson and Co/ HENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mills, gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. Tuesdays.and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom'e, West Streets Give him a trial. 9 8 PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin "VTITANTED Known—That we are sole TT agents for the N.Z. Acetylene Gas lighting Company. Carbide quoted in lib to 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylene Lighting.—Hardley Beos. 10102 BRING your Lawn Mowers. We grind them true in the lathe. We did about thirty last year. Mowers sent for and delivered same day.—Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw.. Sold all grocers. ' WISE Fathers and Mothers if you.want to save money buy your Boys' and Girls' School Boots at Me^lob's Zealandia Boot Store. p WE'VE got itj 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 oycl9 00/s, Tancred Street, Ashburton. IT PAYS, it pays to buy your Boote at Mkkdob's Zealandia Boot Store. Good Bluchers 5s lid.