Is St. Paul's Cathedral Doomed?

A Grand National Building in a serious state.

Unfortunately, there remains not a shadow of doubt that St Paul's Cathedral is in danger. A loosening process has been going on for a considerable! time, find, latterly, it has been particularly marked at the western portico, facing Lurlgate Hill, and also at tLe southern entrance, where cracks five inches wide have appeared. To understand how all this has come about, it is necessary to first describe the foundations of Sir Christopher Wren's great architec tural masterpiece. The whole of the vast floor of the Cathedral is supported by large stone arches. These arches rest upon piess about 10 fe-t in depth which are also of stone. Under the?e arches there is a layer, 16 feet thick, of what is commonly known aa " potter's earth, but which Sir Christopher Wren described as "pot earth." This '■' pot earth " .. I JT-VlirD THE FOUNDATION of the old 6 .thedral, and Sir Christopher, when became to erect his great work, con cluded that the material that had onco borne so mighty a weight might reasonably be trusted again. Below the pot earth isa layer of sand and gravel, and below this, again, comes the familiar London clay. It should be noticed that in the time of Sir Christopher Wren the pot earth was re garded as a suitable foundation for build ing, but now preference is given to the firmer and more reliable concrete. From a well-known architectural expert who has recently made a special study of the con dition of St Paul's, a " Daily Mail" repre sentative obtained a clear explanation of the cause of the damage to the structure. Ho said unhesitatingly that it was mainly ; due to the entire j CHANGE IN THK DRAINAGE ] of the locality which has aftected the pot earth on which the edifice rests. Through the subsoil of Sfc Paul's churchyard about 30 yards to south of the Cathedral foun dations there is a main sewer with a diameter nearly as large as that of one of one of the Central London ."Railway tun nels. This sewer is of brickwork, which j'llows the moisture from the surround ing subsoil to percolate and flow away. The gradual withdrawal of this moisture has caused the sand and gravel to shrink, leaving the Cathedral fouuda tions insufficiently supported. To state the case in the fewest possible words, it may be said that the sand and gravel when moist otrer a firm base for the pot earth founda tions. When the moisture is withdrawn they contract and allow Ihe hard layer immediately under the Cathedral to sink, and the slightest subsidence causes cracks to open in the huge edifice. It is a signifi cant fact that THE T,ARGEST CRACKS have been observed at the southern en trance to the Cathedral, which is the near est part to the sewer. In the north-east corner of the Cathedral, where no subsi dence has been noticed, the Cathedral rest 3 upon a foundation entirely different to that of the other portions of the building Here Sir Christopher Wren found that the pot earth had been excavated, and so in its place he was obliged to sink a pit 18 feet square down to the London clay, and build up from there a pier of solid masonry. Even as far back as thirty years ago the danger of a sewer withdrawing the mois ture fiom the subsoil was realised. What was then a dreaded possibility is to-day a fact, and the result is known. WHAT IS TO BE DONE. to stay the damage ? An expert speaks em phatically upon the necessity of putting the Cathedi-al upon an entirely new foundation. This enormous task would, ho says, cost abut £10,0C0. The earth would have to be jenoved section by section, and its place filled up with concrete work. That would cc upy a long period, as naturally only small portions could be operated upon at a time. So far all that has been done has been of a temprrary nature. Anchor tins — iron rods that are clamped to the crocking stonework to hold it to the main body of the building--have been used on the south eutrance, but no attempt lias been made to removo the cause of the damage. The near- ; est existing railway is the Waterloo and CL*y, which at one point is nnly about lv."> j yards away from the Cathedra]. Of the ; three proposed under-ground electric rail- ; ways in the vicinity, the Piccadilly and City ; would come nearest to the Cathedral, and j at; one point would only be about 70 yards away.

A Long-Distance Ride.

' The recent military go-as-you-please ride from Brussels to Ostend, even as a speed test, is of doubtful value, while as a test of endurance it would be thought nothing of in the colonies. As an illustration of the immense distance which ordinary coach horses in good condition can cover, the fol lowing incident which recently took place ! in the course of an ordinary coach ride in j New Zealand is worth quoting. Afc the end of a hard clay's drive of 40 miles over rough tracks, which were ouly roads by courtesy, it was found that one of the passengers had lost a valuable dressing-bag. The driver at once started off on one of the coach horses, and eventually found that the bag had been left behind at the starting place. E;trly next morning the bag was restored to the passenger, the driver apparently thinking tho-eighty miles uight ride noth ing oufc°of the way ; and after a wash and breakfast tho same rider started to drive the coach tho next day's stage of fifty miles. Su-h a feat is no mean test of endurance on the part of the rider as well as the horso, and it may safely be assumed that not a single one of the unfortunate horses compelled to take part in the Brussels- Osteud race could have come through such an ordeal successfully—"People's Journal."

THE ASHBURTON. .GUARDIAN.: MONDAY, OCTOBER ao, 1902

Printed and published ijyTkbkAS Hancox, for the Proprietor, Robbbt Bell, ab his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. ' . MONDAY, October 20« 1902^



lit is only on the uso of Wolfe's Schnapps that it ought to be i judged. I ¥ou be tfie Judge. \ Every bottle of Wolfe's Schnnpps s I contains an honest preparation | of Juniper Barries and select § Barley. ■ If you need a etimulant that -will J; braoe a tired body or clear h j tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS—not a false stimulant but a builder up of vital forces. you take nofßisL Better not take anything than | accept a substitute for this sterl- j ing old tonic. Imitations are put out for one purpose only—to make big profits—they are absolutely. worthless. SSuyW ]6ole-Bottles \ Look for the name, and accept J I only bottles with the signature of j ■ Udolpho Wolfe on the label. ; BUSINESS NOTICES. t CfrJCt FOR O KG ±7O FOR 3jO>U • JUST arrived—Case Sample Clothing 1, contains Men's and Boys' Suits, Trousers and Knickers, Vests, Shirts, etc. Bought at 15s in the £, for immediate sale. Single article at wholesale price. All plain figures. y h W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper and Clothier. ■ BEMNANTS and odd lines to be cleared Cheap to make room for new goods. , W. H. PEARCE, Draper. j Corner Burnett and East Streets, j LOVELY Laces 4#d and 6|d. Lot trimmed Aprons (soiled) from la 4d ; Hem stiched Handkerchiefs 6 for Is. j W. H. PEARCE; Cash Draper & Clothier. | 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'a Tennis Balls and Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15 for 6d. Hairdreasiug, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWER^ (late F Clark's; Tobacconist. ' MRS J. LLOYD^ MUSIC SELLER, &o. KEGHSTERED TEACHER OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of every deserjption. 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. ! OUE FIBST CONSIGNMENTS OS 1 SPRING : : : : GOODSj Are Now Being Opened —:O:— '| SOMETHING new in every department,, our Prints being especially attractive. j 2000 Yards at per yard, and warranted fast colors One Shilling in the Pound Discount " allowed on all Cash Purchases ASHBURTOI DEAFER* CO : —:NOTICE.m ,: ALL PERSONSABOUT TO \ Faint or Decorate : THEIR HOUSES Should consult a Legitimate Tradesman To ensure the best results enquire of- J. L. KEGGS, Tancred Street. Signwriting a Specialty. Advance Ashlmrton. Interesting to Every Inhabitant. nntME will tell is an old saying, and the § residents of Ashburton have at last, and profitably to themselves, realised the fact that Moriartt Bros., Tancred Street, are the best and cheapest cabinetmakers, ■etc. For best workmanship and lowest prices they defy competition.



I ! The Gratitude of an Ashburton j i Citizen Heartily Exprasssd for j the Public Good ■-■' ' ' <p ■'■■ " Gratitude,' snys an old writer, 'is the j music of the heart when its cords are : swept by kindness.' Many a heart; string ; has been touched in Ashburton under just ; circumstances as those surrounding tho : ease of Mrs Tutty, and many are they j whose graiitude is so great that a desorip- ' tion attempted in words faila, because cold j print cannot express feelings. Mrs Tutty, who resides in Oxford Street, Hampstead, this town, greatly acknowledges benefit from ' The Little Conqueror' in the fol lowing words. I have nothing but good to say of Doan's | Backache Kidney Pills. In the first place I j I used them myself for a weak and aching > back. This trouble was chronic with me, ! I but these pills cured me. I have been j ! quite free of this pain ever since taking i j them. Seeing how they acted in my case I \ gave them to my daughter, who is just ! fourteen, and who was suffering from aches and paiii3 all over her, most particularly about the back. lam pleased to say that they proved most beneficial in her case as well. Friends of mine who complained of i pains in the back have also used these pills, and they each one say that Doan's Back ! ache Kidney Pills have cured them of these i pains. They seem to suit them all. I got j the pills at the Ashburton Drug Co's store. ' Do not be satisfied with any imitation of • Doan's P.llr. Remember it was Doan's j B ickache Kidney Pills which Mrs Tutty j , recommends, aud if you suffer as she and j | her friends did you want the same remedy, j j Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are sold by \ ' all chemists and storekeepers at 3s per box j (six boxes 16s 6d), or will be posted on j receipt of price by the proprietors, Foster, , I McClennac Co., 76 Pitt Street, Sydney, j N.3/W. J But be sure they are Doan's.



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sf. That hard -^•«*> cough o£ j^^ks^zd, y°urs ~ i v* s>^ j§P^p^\ what are ■ / y°u doins 'fw<£L iM^Jn for it? Look W out, or it V\ *J youwith ! IppS£«" /]L all the strength of a powerful chain. / cures coughs and colds, even hard coughs and old colds. Mrs. A. White, of Fitzroy, Victoria, says: "I had a very hard cough night and day. I tried many remedies, but without relief. I thought my lungs ■were nearly gone. I then tried Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. I began to improve at once, and only one and one-half bot tles completely cured me." There are many substitutes and imi tations. Beware of them ! Be sure you get Ayor's Cherry Pectoral. Two sizes. Large and small bottles. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayes- & Co., Lowe':!, Ksss., U.S.A. BUSINESS NOTICES. SPRING CLEANING. Wanted to Buy, In any quantity, QSCOND-HAND FURNITURE. Homes visited and estimates given. All business strictly private and confidential Apply by lotter or otherwise to GEORGE SMITH, FURNITURE DEALER, 0 90 Arcade Building. Great Boot Sale. THOMAS YOUNG WISHES to Thank his numerous Friends and the Public for their patronage for the last twelve months, and informs them that he has secured the old standing businoss carried on by Mr Nokes, in East Street, which he will have possession of by 18th October. To obviate the exponse of removal, all Boot* will be sold for one month at a reduction of two shillings in the pound. Sale commenced Saturday, October 11th. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop. CHA&LES BEECH, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. 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 Montffomerie's Malt Digestive Bread-Bennaline. 8 209 Don't Forget I O Call at ARGYLE EROS, and order your Coal aud Firewood. WESTPORT, ■) NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and C on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Westport and Nowcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. NOTICE Fish! Fish! Fish! TO ANGLERS AND ALL INTERESTED. OUR New Season's Stock of Fishing Goods just to hand ex s.s. " Whaka tane" from London. Rods, Reels, Minnows, Traces, Casts, Flies. Gut, Minnow Trace and Worm Boxes, Waders, etc, etc. Being direct importers from the manu facturers, quality and prices cannot be beaten. Our prices defy competition. Goods at Dunedin or Christchurch prices. We ask yoix to ascertain our prices before pur chasing elsewhere. HARDLEY BROS. IMPORTERS & MANUFACTURERS, Ashburton. Orders by post promptly attended to. H. McSHERRY, TQARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. Where Do You Live? npSREE-QUARTERS of your time in _L your Boots of course. At present we are showing the best Guineas Worth Of Foot Comfort for Men ever seen in Ashburton. This is a proposition worth, considering Have a look at our show windows. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, Burnett Street. Ladies turn next week. We've something very special for them. 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- Bteads and bedding ; Suits of drawing and dining-room furniture made to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials , . ,— . mO Our Lady Friends. If you intend JL to favour us with your Dressmaking Order, please advise us as early as con' venient. Our dates are rapidly filling up, and a note will probably save both irritation and disappointment.—Mitchell and Tub neb, Costumiers,



BUSINESS NOTICEg^^,,. j FURNITURE SALE. ,| IN CONSEQUENCE OF OUR RECENT LOSS BY FIRE - —-W E WANT M ONE V, so have determined to sell the whole of our large stocks of Household Furnishings at great reductions, (Regardless of Cost.) A numter of^slightly damaged articles at your own price. ■Mia—nmuiu—, 1 dinner g e t s> Tea Sets, Bedroom Sets, Jugs, Vases, Orna „ "■,■■'' 1 ments, Etc., (almost given away.) Crockery 1 and | Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Rugs, Mata, Bedsteads, Bed- I 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. —•— ...in i V ■—— I I■ • Jtl * uV* 1 ? xvl La xj Ok. vy \j = 9 Cabinetmakers, Etc, Tancred Street. Old premises next Building Society Office, and at new Hall, next Claridge's Stables. WOOL, WOOL WOOL. I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, either in Ashburton, Christchurch, Timacu, 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 11th, 1902. JANUARY 13th, 1903 JANUARY 16th, 1903. FEBRUARY 19th, 1903. FEBRUARY 25tb, 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 Kates. DAVID THOMAS, ] ASHBURTON. : l> U"R~E~n"E"D S, : IHAVK erected, regardless of cost, 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 I can supply BEST RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BEST i CLOVERS, (dressed by own machines), the purity of which must be seen to DO I appreciated. Also-HURST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil, etc I). THOMAS, ASHBURTON. FASHIONABLE MELLINEK-Y. 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 and Millinery Should be placed early, as the orders are pouring in." 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 D RE W 0.. R. R. SEPTEMBER 1902, Its time for Spring Dresses MITCJEiEtiILi & TURNER Have added new laurels to their prestige by the DISTINGUISHED STYLE 11 BEAUTY Of their Importations for this Season. And confidently Invite Inspection.



BUSINESS NOTICES. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, A.Bhburton. TjjWERY description of Merchandise and JCi 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 „ Coldetream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 f Ealing ... 595 „ Western 1 eld ... 356 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON Manager The Poultry Industry. "fNDIAN Game and Dorking Cross, pro- JL nounced by the Government Expert the best for the London Market. Indian Game Cockerels and Dorking Hens (pure bred) For Sale. H. G. BERRYMAN, 8 97 Ashburton BAKER BROS. Complete FnrnlsJiingr. UN DJECR.'JCAKESI«,S. NOTICE. I BEG TO THANK my Friends and the Public for their liberal support during the last 27 years, and to intimate I have disposed of my Nursery business to Messrs G. and C. Clark, as from 15th September last, nnd the business will in future be carried on by them, and for whom I solicit a continuance of the support extended to me in the past. THOMAS ~SEALY, NURSERYMAN, River Bank, Ashburton. 10165 FOX WATCHES, CLOCKS', 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. =362.000.=: ■ Yes, it's a Lot. T> UT that is the number of McCORMICK Machines Builtand Sold in 1901. It means that the works turned out last year over Two Machines a Minute, For 300 Days, working io hours a day. JUST THINK IT OVER. One Machine in 1831: 362,000 in 1901. They are turning out 3 complete Machines a minute this year. Are you going to have one of them ? Guess you ought! They are the Best. Write or call for new 19021CAT-A-LOG-. Morrow, Bassett I AND CO., Wills Street, Ashburton. M. PRIEST, Manager. 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 1 TRY IT! TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,000*000. 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. ( WANTED to~SeU^ol^n~o72oo acres, really, good buildings. Land in capital order. • lean sell this>icheap and dri very easy terms, For partidulars apply W,Stonyer. - W7j



STUD NOTICES TO STAND THIS SEASON at Kelburn Lodge, and Travel the District, The THOBorGHBBED Stallion, FORMOSAN By St. Leger—Forme, by Nordenfeidt— Formo, by Sterlingworth—Pulchra (imp.) FOEMOSAN is a chestnut horse, foaled in 1897. He is a full brother to the excel lent performer Cruoiform, and has himself been successful when racing, winning the C.J.G. Champagne Stakes, the North Island Challenge Stakes (beating Advance), and other good races. For particulars, apply to MAX FRIEDLANDER, Ashburton; or HARRY THOMPSON, 274 Kelburn Lodge, Tinwald. TO TRAVEL in the Hinds and May field Distriots, The Clydesdale Stallion, GLENWYE For terms and particulars, apply to T. DRENNAN, 9 215 Groom in charge. ri O Travel this Season in the Ashburton i. District, the well-known Trotting Stallion, BERLIN MAC, (By Berlin—dam Quicksilver mare). Terms —£2 10s season, payable January 1903 ; JB3 ICs guarantee, payable—£l Is on January Ist, 1903, balance when mare proves in foal 5 groomage fee ss, payable at first service. For further particulars apply to T. LESTER, 9 322 South East Belt, Ashburton. TO TRAVEL the Ashburton, Methven, and Surrounding Districts, The Standard-Bred Trotting Sire IMPERIOUS, By Director—Mandane. For Full Pedigree, see Cards. Will stand at Mr T. M. Jones', near Ashburton Saleyards, on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Fridays. Newman's stables on Saturdays. Terms. --.£5 ss, payable on or before January, Ist, 1903 ; Groomage Fee ss, payable at time of service. MANGAN AND WILSON, 9 3 Proprietors, Riccarton. TO TRAVEL the Ashburton, Wakanui and Longbeach Districts. The Well-known Trotting Stallion, TORONTO, (By Texas—Twilight.) TORONTO is a grey horse, standing 16.1. He has only been at the stud for one season to the'public, but on the farm of the owner has got the well-known performers The Needle (smin. 4sec, for 2 miles), and Non sense (2min. 33sec. for one mile.) Terms.—Season, 3 Guineas ; two or more mares as per agreement. Toronto wiU be at Claridge's Stables every Saturday for the service of breeders. Owners of mares can have paddocking for Is 6d per week. Every care taken, but ■ no responsibility. Further particulars on application to the Groom in charge, or 9 63 W. BEGG, Ashton. To Travel this Season IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. • ] npHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION WARRINGTON, By Gorton—Mountain Lilly. Warrington's numerous good perfor mances and the record time he has put up are well-known to all racing men. He was never in better health or condition for travelling than he is this season. Groomage fee, ss. For further particulars apply to S. BROWN, Proprietor Melrose Farm, Wakanui, Ashburton, or 9 163 C. CHAPMAN, Groom in charge TO Travel the season in the Wakanui, Seafield, and Chertsey districts, and stand at Ashburton on Saturdays, the Clydesdale Stallion LORD CLYDE, jßy The Conqueror—dam Jess by Sir Colin. For terms and particulars, apply to 9 249 A. FORSYTH, Elgin. TO Stand at Winslow This Season, and Travel the Lowcliffe, Hinds, Tinwald, Mayfield, and Mount Somers Districts, The Thoroughbred Stallion, Marquis of Zetland, (Perkih Warbeck ll.—Reverie). Bred by Mr E. Gates, at Grove Farm. MARQUIS OF ZETLAND is a dark bay colt with black points. He stands 15.3, has great strength and substance, and during his racing career he proved himself to be one of phe fastest horses of the many good ones bred on Grove Farm. Fees.—Season, £3 3s; half-guarantee, £4> 4s; groomage fee sa. For further particulars, apply to 9 247 R. BURNETT, Winslow. THE AMERICAN -*T|TILL TRAVEL the Methven, Alford T T Forest, and Mount Somers Dis tricts this season. His pedigree is so well known, and his stock nave turned out so well, that it is unnecessary to enlarge upon either. His stock can be seen in various parts of the country. > Terms—£3 10s, guarantee; £2 10s the season, payable at first service. A. McFARLANE, 9 150 Springburn. TO TRAVEL in the Methven, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Mayfield and Surrounding Bistricts, The Draught Stallion, GLENORCHY, (By Middlerigg Prince—Jess). GLENORCHY is a black horse, with white face, 4 years old. He is exceedingly well put together, has grand bone and good feet, and for getting active farm horses could not be beaten. Terms.—Season, £2 10s j Guarantee, £3 10s; groomage fee, ss. Two or more mares as per agreement. Also to Stand at Sawmills, Staveley,-- The Light Draught Stallion, LAKEWOOD, (By Lord Salisbury—Quicksilver mare). 1 LAEEWOOD is a rich bay horse, 7 years old. He is as sound as a bell, hard as nails, and is leaving grand stock, suitable for tramway work, etc. Terms.—Season £2 10s, Guarantee £3 IQs; groomage fee, ss. Two or more mares I as per agreement. Owners of mares can have paddocking for Is per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. Further particulars on application to the Groom in charge, or SHARPLIN & CO., 9 321 Sawmills, Staveley. TRY the iiapid Shirt Gloss, it will save you time, money, and worry. It will make an old shirt look like new. Sold by ail the leading grocers.,



business notices. 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. IlSlil & !, TAILORS. 1= VARICOSE VEINS CURED. Plantekoa Again Victorious npHE Ointment this time, but the same A 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, —I wish to testify to the bene fit I have received by using your Plantekoa Ointment. For months I have suffered with VARICOSE VEINS (BROKEN), and have tried many remedies, but without success. ! I got two tins of your Plantekoa Ointment, I and have not had occasion to use it all, as I I am pleased to say I am now COMPLETELY CURED, thanks to Plantekoa. I cannot speak too highly in praise of this wonderful remedy, and have recommended it to my friends. 1. Publish this note so that other sufferers may be benefited. Tours very truly, ANNIE WOODHAM. Ask your Chemist or Grocer for it. Take no substitute. Eemember the Name, and remember it CURES. J. JACKSON, East St, Agent. HALMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. T^OR Portraiture Landscape, And Enlargements. MODERATE CHARGES. TRY H. P. MADDEN FOR Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, Genoa Cake, Sultana Cake Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, Eto, Eto. A choice assortment always on hand. _ ILE g, """ Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Ranfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting j£\. 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-—EDWARD ILES, Ladies'and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Geraldine. .j v: 8 12g MEN'S Smart Black Glacie IBM Boots, : : sewn, in sizes 6, 7, 8, 9,10, at 12s 6d at Grant and Moose's. "\TEW SPRING GOOD^UnoF showing. J3I New Prints, ..New JBlousings, New Dress Materials, and a general assortment of New Lines in each department. Cash Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound off all purchases from,} ninepence worth upwards,- ; at H, C. .j jßarrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, East street HENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mille, gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a trial. 9 8 nnHE 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. TpiATTY Pan baking jeweler is the great XT est novelty you eyerl&w. Sold all grocers. "... ' •" " \V.y', W" ANTED to Sell—7 acres good land, sub-divided and well.fenced into four paddooks, water in «ach..- Nice garden, good five roomed fhouse; new stable; very neat property., Owner; leaving, therefore must^be sold. For particulars- apply W Stonyeb. TUST landed ex •• Delphic " and " Mam %3 ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at less than Christchuroh prices.— Carson and Co KEEPING step with the pace of " progress. We are not waiting for, the unearned increment. '-Quite willing to earn it ourselves. That^is why we try to serve you well, so that we-may serve you again. — Mitchell ' and Turner, The Drapers. 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 t \n WANTED -Poultry for Export in, any quantities'.—W. Stonyer,, Tancre4 Street. ETERY Woman likes to know what is to be wprn for Spring, even though unready to purchase. A stroll, through our warehouse jusfc now is an 7 inexpensive pleasure, and at th« same time a liberal education.—Mitchell and. Tubneb, The Drapers. l.ii l ,i;^lljlllgll»lllMMllggMMMMMMMW^