DYSPEPSIA

IN CHRISTCHURCH.

Proofs;— Evidence on Record,

The Case of Mrs. 6. FOX.

(By a Special Reporter.)

Any Britisher visiting Christchurch must be reminded of'his native country by the many resemblances to English scenery which are met with on every hand. Tho clear waters of the Avon running through the city, with low, old fashioned bridges spanning across the river, the banks of which are studded with beautiful weeping willows, cannot but bring back memories of similar sights witnessed- in the old country. After a few minut&s conversation on the above subject with Mrs. Susan Fox, of Thackeray-street, Sydenham, our re porter remarked that he came to inquire about that lady's health. "You mean, I suppose, about my re> csnt ill-health." replied Mrs. Fox. "i'es, my health gave way completely, though what- was the cause of it I could not make out for a long time. At first thore wa3 no pain at all, only a sense of weariness aad fatigue. Up to this junc ture I had been strong and wiry, and did nob know what a day's sickness was. Consequently, I became anxious when I found myself growing weaker and thin ner every day. My appetite was poor, .-•rid although I took care to get as much fresh air as possible, it did not make any difference in regard to promoting a desire to eat. I resolved not to give way without making a struggle, so I often forced a little food down against my inclination, and then came the pain in my-stomach, which I shall never for get. Shortly afterwaltls a weighty feel ing in *bhe chest appeared, making it hard to catch my breath. Intense out tin!? pains came between my shoulders, und went right down to the lower ribs. The agony was so great that I could not alapp. and after spending night&^of wakefulness, I was in a chronic state of exhaustion. A feeling of listlessness was upon me the whole day, and I neglected my usual duties. I suffered very much with my head, which was full of dread ful aches. Every morning, and, in fact, ail day long, there was a foul taste in my mouth, and a sickly bile often rose tf> my throat. When I took a short walk I soon felt giddy and faint. This will tell you how weak I got. For a person like myself, who had always led an active and industrious life, it was simply awful to be in such a helpless cond ton. I could not even enjoy the pleasure-of reading, as my eyes were (vm and felt swollen."

"Yon were in an unhappy plight, evidently." # £ "Yes; I was exceedingly miserable. My f ico was the colour of death, and. in addition, I got so emaciated that if you h-id seen me then you would hare thought it impossible for me to recover iik<3 I have. But my illness taught me tint it is a mistake to give up hope whilst there is life. By a mere chance, I discovered a medicine which I am sure is a boon to mankind. I read about ss-veraj people who had been cured of various complaints by Clements Tonic, and afterwards came across a case iden- Heal with my own. Without delay, _ I procured a bottle of Clements Tonic. ---n-ri in a few days I experienced much relief, .the most noticeable being an en tiro freedom from discomfort after meals." "Your appetite returned so quick ly P"

"YeS. I could soon eat as heartily as ever, besides baing able to sleep when my pain? lessened, which they did by degrees, and then departed alto cje'lier. Clements Tonic put my liver 'In order^thoroughly, my head b&mg re lieved from pain and my eyesight be coming clf^r. When my first bottle of Clcmonts Tonic was finished, I purchas ed some more, and thus I %vent on till T attained a complete restoration tc health and strength. My weary, ach ing limbs were restored to their former activity, and I was thankful to be able to ro flboat n?y work with cheerful en crrry. My nervous system was fed w;th all Us invigorating necessities by Cle ments Tonic, and I thus threw off the fchockinc; nervousness which had laid hold nf my wenk and frail constitution. My healtli could not be better since Clements Tonic restored it." "Would you mind this being pub lished ?" , , "Not at all. For the sake of others you may publish these facts in any way you please."

PARLIAMENT.

Legislative Council.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Wellington, Sept 2 The Council met at 2.30 p.m. COLONIAL BANK.

On the motion of the Hon J. M. Twomey it was decided that the Government should be requested to intimate to the Official Assignee at Dunedin that it is desirable rbafi all books aud records in connection with iho liquidation of the Colonial Bank should be preserved, as they may be re quired by the Public Petitions Committee next session in considering the petition of the bank shareholders. BILLS. ' The Habeas Corpus Extension Bill was read a third time. The land find Deeds Registration District Bi 1 was read a second time. The Local Authorities Indemnity Bill v. as passed through Committee without amendment nnd put through its final stage. SECOND-HAND DiCALKES. The Second-hiitid Dealers' Mill was de bated and tho Minister agreed to rejiort progress, with a view to consulting the Minister of Justice.

The Council rose at 4.45 p.m. Wellington, September 3. Th'o Council met at 2.30.

The Select Committee on the Tied Houses Bill was given an additional fortnight with in which to report.

The following Government Bills were re ceived from the Low, r House and read a first time:»*-Goveinment Railways Super annuation Fund, State Coal Mines Act Amendment, Mining Act Amendment.

The second readings of the following local Bills wore carried :—Tukitulci Bridge Loans, Invereargill G >rpoiation Reserve Exchange, and Dilworth Trustees.

The Council went into Committee on the following local Bills, which were duly re ported:— Christchurch District Drainage Act Amendment (with an alteration), Dunedin Town Belt lloads Closing nnd Regulation (with amendments), Masterton Trustees Empowering (without amend ment), Bluff Harbor Board Representation (with amendments).

The Council rose at 5 p.nx

Wellington, Sept 2. The House met at 2.30 p.m. Btr.-LS.

The Oamaru Endowment Lands Resump tion for Mining Bill and Savings Bank- Profits Amendment Bill No. 2/ were intro duced and read a first- time. QUESTIONS,

Answering questions, Ministers said that j it was not intended to inquire into the hours ; of work and rates of pay in the banks in tho ! colony, the evidence taken ou the subject ' last year showing that the employees were ' satisfied with both. That a Bill would be j brought down giving assistance to the next ! of kin of troopers who died from hardships'' suffered on the return voyage to the colony, j That if the local bodies are prepared to pay j the cost the Government would provide ! means for obtaining full information by an I eminent electrical engineer relative to ■ utilising the natural pewer of rivers in the : colony. That specific instructions would be ( forwarded to returning officers in connection with taking the licensing poll and makiDg the duties of deputy returning officers suffi ciently plain. That the Health Department had received communications from returned troopers, expressing gratitude for the treat ment they had received, and that if any J complaints were rife they had not reached ; the Government. That it was not possible to pass a Civil Service Classification Bill this session, and that the Government had no power, nor^ had it the inclination, to prevent unemployed without means land ing in this colony from Australia on account of the drought there ; the Immigration Re striction Act did not apply to such cases, and the proposal was anti-British. That 400,000 Imperial guaranteed debentures were, en March 31 and June 30, ii tho hands of the Treasury. That a bill would be introduced this session reducing the mortgage tax. That tenders for the South African service would close in London on Sept 4, too short a time to enable a tender to be lodged from the colouy. Sir Joseph \ Ward said he did not know the conditions, but thought that colonial firms should have had nn opportunity of tendering. That a Land Bill would be brought down this , week, when members would have the op- ' portunity of discussing whether Crown settlers should obtain the freehold with due restriction as to area. That au amend ment of the Domains' Act was necessary to enable the trustees of reserves and domains to grant exclusive rights to sports com rnittes and racing clubs entitled to the use of the same, to exclude objectionable per sons from trespassing during dayg when sports or races are being hold. That it was hoped to make better provision by Parlia mentary vote for school purposes, especially in country districts. That the Government was making inquiries with respect to pro viding a home for incurables, but that for this year, at any rate, the Government mu3fc rely upon the hospitals' treatment of such patients. That a sum of money would be placed upon the Supplementary Esti mates for the equipment of training col leges for teachers, in the four principal cen tres of the colony, That a Public School Teachers' Superannuation Bill would bo introduced in a few days. , FIRST READING. The Habeas Corpus Extension. Bill was read a first time. / The House adjourned at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7.30. BAILWAY SUPERANNUATION FUND. The report of the Committee of the Whole on the Government Eailway Super annuation Fund Bill came up for considera- ; tion in committee. On the motion of the Acting-Premier, an amendment was made in Clause 18 by which a contributor to the fund, who is dismissed for misconduct, becomes disen titled to any refund of the whole amount contributed to him by the fund. In the same clause the Acting-Premier moved to strike out the provision previously inserted with regard to a widow being able to obtain a lump sum instead of an annuity, with a view to substituting the following : —"Or the widow may, if she elects, in lieu of the said allowance be paid on a lump sum so much of the amount of the contribution actually paid to the fund by the member and of the com- ' pensation, if any, to which the member was entitled under Section 76 of the Govern ment Railways Act, 1887, as the Board, ! having regard to the rights of the children, j if any, think fit." |

Several members objected to the proviso as likely to lead to abuses. Ultimately Sir Joseph Ward agreed to eliminate the lump sum proposal, and the clause was altered in that direction. The Bill was reported with amendments, read a third time and passed. STATIO COAL MINES. The Hon J M'Gowan moved the adoption of the, amendments made in committee in the State Co;il Mines Act Amendment Bill. The report was adopted, and the Bill read a third time. MINING. The report of the Committee on the Whole on the Mining Act Amendment Bill (No. 1) came up for consideration. After some discussion the third reading was carried by 46 to 7. BIRDS NUISANCE BILL. The Birds Nuisance Bill was committed. Mr Napier urged that the Bill be made applicable to the South Island only, as small birds were valuable in the North Island in keeping down garden pests. | , Sir William Russell urged that greater consideration should be given to the sub ject contending that the small birds had been advantageous. A motion by the Hon. Mr Duncan to make the Bill apply only to the South Is land and to be permissive in the North Is land, was carried by 20 votes to 8 votes. Progress was reported. . j The House rose at 1.30 a. in. Wellington, September 3

The House met at 2.30. Mr Miller gave notice to move to set up a Committee to enquire into the advisability of establishing a State Bank for the colony,

The Bluff Harbor Reclamation Bill (Sir J. G. Ward) was read a first time. Hon W. Hall-Jones moved the second reading of the Factories Act Amendment Bill.

lion Major Steward intimated that he would in Committee move that a day other than Saturday be optionally observed as a half-holiday, Mr Tanner said rather than have the holiday on any other day than Saturday he was prepared to obstruct the Bill. Mr Millar said he was in sympathy with the provision in the Bill as giving a uni versal half holiday on Saturday. Mr Arnold supported the Bill. .Sir William Russell opposed the Bill as closing the avenues of employment for juveniles. Mr Monk had no objection to it. Mem bers of unions were banding themselves to gether to repel aggressiveness of capital; but he urged that every avenuo should be kept open for the employment of boys of the colcny. Ln replying on the Bill, the Hon W. ILtll-Jones snid he would sooner drop the Bill than appoint any other day than Saturday as a half-holiday, which was the only day that factories could economically close d}wn. The motion for the second reading was carried on the voices. The Destitute Persons Act Amendment Bill was read a second time without do bate. Mr Mills moved tha second reading of the Fisheries Encouraging Act Amendment Bill, providing for an extension of the period during which a bonus for canned and cured nMi shall be paid. Messrs Massey and Monk supported the Bill, the latter advocating the erection of cold storage accommodation and protection of rock oysters. Mr E. M. Smith heartily supported the Bill. Mr Tanner said that despite assistance from the State this particular industry was j declining. Mr Hone Heke thought the House was entitled to more information on the sub ject. Mr Laurensou urged upon the Govern ment the necessity of doing something from a national point of view iv regard to our fisheries.

The discussion was interrupted by the 5.30 p.m. adjournment.

They Stand the Test of Time.

AS THE BEST FAMCLY MEDICINE,

The doctor is a luxury that thousatcls and thousands of people can ill afford The necessity of calling one in is con sidered a calamity when so many people find it difficult to make ends meet to secure the bare necessities of life. By taking Dr. Morse's Indiaa Eoot Pills after eating, and before going to bed, serious siclcness is averted. The stomach is kept clean and the liver and kidneys in proper working order. They are a perfect blood purifier, and make it rich and red. Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills are a positive cure for biliousness, indigestion, constipa tion, headaches, sallow complexion, liver and kidney troubles,,, piles, pimples, boils, and blotches, and for female ailments. Put up in amber bottles, the full name blown thereon, and sold throughout Australasia.

Football.

WELLINGTON v SOUTHLAND.

Wellington, September 3

The football match, Wellington v. South land, was played to-day and ended in a draw, each side scoring six points. The day was windy, and about 2009 persons were present. Taylor scored a fine try for Southland, running ne i-rly the length of the ground, and Jacobs kicked a goal from a penalty. Spencer did likewise for Wel lington, but missed an easy chance at goal from a try secured by Sweeney near the posts. The play on the whole was poor.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4l I9 os

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Kobset Bell, ab Ms , Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur« ton. THURSDAY, September 4, 1903,



House of Representatives.



STATUTORY DECLARATION. I. Susan For, of Tlnckaray-strect, Sydenham, Christchnrch, in ihe Colony of New Zealand, do B-jiMnnly ami sincerely declare that I have care fully read the annexed document, consisting of two folios, and consecutively numbered from ore to two, and that it cciitains and is a true and faith fi.l Account of my illness and cure by Clements Tonic, and also contains my full permission to publish in a-iv way tnv statements—which I give voluntarily, without receiving any payment; and I make this solemn declaration consc'entious'v behaving tue same to be rrue\ and by virtne of the provisions of an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, Intituled " The Justices of Peace Act, iSis." Declared a* Sydenham, this sixth day c! December, one thousand nine hundred, before me, STEPHEN LAWRENCE, J.P.



ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. ME A. WHITAKEE, late manager of Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience. Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton Eiver Somerset Hotel, ASHBUETON. rp HE first part of the above Hotel is now I completed and ready to receive visitors. It is fitted up with all the latest improve ments.



Every Bedroom has a Patent Ventilator. Hot and cold water to Baths and Lava tories. Hot and cold Shower Baths. Visitors can rely on receiving every comfort;. JAMES LANE, Proprietor. 8277 CENTRAL HOTEL, ASHBUETON. W. H. DARDIS Proprietor BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. Free Stabling. 8 246 ASHBURTON HOTEL J. MULLAN. Proprietor. situated. Good accomoda \_J tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales of the best brands only. Free Stabling. 8 287



Mount Somers Hotel. W J A. CLAY, Proprietor HAVING Purchased this well known Hotel, I am now prepared to receive Visitors and the General Public, Best Accommodation. Every attention given. Only the Best Brands of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. 8 57



The "Handy Man's " a jolly fellow, Be it war or be it peace; And he's not the first to bellow That all fighSmgjmght to cease. Although his life's in danger ever. Against bad health he should ensure; Tp cure all colds is our endeavour With the Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are always effective. J s boxes every where



STUD NOTICES. MOESE Cards and Horse Eeceipt Books printed at the Mail and Guakdian Office with neatness and despatch, at moderate prices. TO Stand the Season at Ashburton, and travel the surrounding districts THE CELEBRATED TROTTING SIRE PRINCE IMPERIAL. PEINCE IMPEETAL is sire of Hamlin and Little Princess, two horses which rank among the best of their age in the Colony, and several other promising young ones. Terms — £4< 4s each mare. Groomage fee ss, to be paid at time of service. For further particulars apply to 8 201 v JOHN McDONNELL, Ashburton. TO TEAVEL the Ashburton, Methven, and Surrounding Districts, The Standard-Bred Trotting Sire IMPERIOUS, By Director —Mandane. 1 For Full Pedigree, see Cards. Terms. —£o ss, payable on or before January, Ist, 1903; Groomage Fee ss, payable at time of service. MANGAN AND WILSON, 9 3 Proprietors, Eiccarton. BUSINESS NOTICES TTOICE PEODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFOETE. Mrs Johnston. ! Havelock Street. LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.C.S.M. Certificated and Registered Teacher QTUDENTS prepared for any Musical] £3 Examination held in New Zealand. All branches of Music taught. Candidates presented at Examinations 137; average marks gained, 04 per cent.



|: TAILORS. : | New Season's Samples. i i HALMA'S STUDIO, | SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. I |7OR Portraiture, Landscape, I And Enlargements. 1 MODERATE CHANGES. I MXJpO ' Singing, Piano, & Harmony MH J.'jGILLIES begs to inform the Residents of: Ashburton and District that he is prepared to receive Pupils for i instruction in the above subjects. j The system employed for Voice-Produc tion and Culture will be Italian (Lamperti Method), and in Piano that of the Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort-a-Main, Germany. ! Pupils prepared for the Examinations in the Associated "Board of the Royal Academy and Eoyal College, London; also for Trinity College, London. Each Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. Address :—Care Mrs Pilbkow, Cameron Street. 7 28 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 Cd, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburtou, and Turner, Geraldine. 8 12§ HAVE you tried Mellob's new Ameri can boots they are simply wonderful, there is nothing to equal them in Ashbur ton,



■ Don't Forget T| O Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. . WESTPORT, ■) NEWCASTLE, / Coal always and f on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Also Coke; Westport and Newcastle Slack. f Orders Promptly attended to.



, BUSINESS NOTICES^ ! WE- ARE NOW SHOWING ; Spring Novelties in all departments. ! r^>' • fl ■■■■■■■- ■■- ■-•■■■■ r>—— — - •- '^WL^s -^^^r^ ( New Goods daily opening at MITCHELL & TURNER'S



G. MEDDINB ~O ESPECTFULLY requests inspection of the following [seasonable articles, just Ji\l landed, at prices which should tempt all to buy. GARDENING TOOLS. Including Spades, Forks, Rakes, Hoes, Trowels, Hedge Shears, Ladies' and Boys' Spades and Forks, etc. FARMERS' REQUISITES. Leading, Plough and Back Chains, Gorse Knives, (Martin's, etc.), Gorse Grubbers, Picks, Axes, Hatchets, Saws, handles of all kinds, Bluestone, Oils, Paints, etc. Best Kerosene ... ... 4s 3d per tin. WIRE NETTING.—Having a large stock on hand I am selling—Sheep (with centre strand) at 3d per yard; Fowl, 18in, Id; 24in l£d; 36in, 2d per yard, smaller mesh -Jin to lin in proportion. V SEWING MACHINES.- lam Sole Agent for the celebrated " DAVEY" Machine, the cheapest and best in the market. Hand—<£3 10s, Treadle from £6 10s to"£8 10s, with 7 years guarantee. Needles for ' Singer,' 'Davey,' * Wertheim,' 'Davis,'' New Home,' etc., all at 6d per dozen. I make a specialty of CARPENTER'S TOOLS, and keep the greatest variety Jat the lowest prices in Ashburton. The Peoples' Ironmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade.



•SALKP ARK ALL THE RAGE. Special Seductions —:o: Special Reductions MCHOLAS &PICRFORD INVITE COMPARISON 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 I Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s Gd 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, ASHBURTON.



NOTICE Fish! Fish! Fish! TO ANGLERS AND ALL INTERESTED. OUR New Season's Stock of Fishing Goods just to hand ex a.s. " Whaka tane " from London. Rods, Seels, Minnows, Traces, Casts, Flies, Gut, Minnow Trace and Worm Boxes, Waders, etc, etc." B, eing direct importers from the manu facturers, quality and prices cannot be beaten. Our prices defy competition. Goods at , Dunedin or Christchurch prices. We ask j you to ascertain our prices before pur chasing elsewhere. HAEDLEY BROS. IMPORTERS & MANUFACTURERS, Ashburton. Orders by post promptly attended to. Paperhangings 2s 6d in the £ discount for Cash FOR ONE MONTH, At? J, L, HIGGB, Tancred Street. PICTURES Framed, Windows Glazed, Houses Painted and Decorated. Aetistic Signs Painted. ARTISTS' MATERIALS. The King is Crowned, But your soles are not all SOLED, and I T. YO UN G, Ulster Cash Boot Shop, Tancred street, HAS not sold all his splendid stock of Boots and Shoes. He can still supply all varieties at all prices. Bespoke work and Repairs made a specialty. Cash Boot Depot, Tancred Street. B T OEOII G E JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers tbroughcut the colony.



BUSINESS NOTICES. CLEARING SALE. : TREES : Giving up Business. THOS. SEALY, NURSERY MA N. TTTAVTNG decided to relinquish the Nursery Business, the whole of the large and choice stock is offered at much reduced prices. The whole must be cleared before 1 the end of the present season. 10 000 FR, UIT TREES. Apple, Pear, Plum, Peach, Cherry, etc 10,000 Gooseberry and Currant, choice sorts {£!r 50,000 Macrocarpa 150,000 Larch 200,000 Pinus Insignia, one and two years 5,000 Walnuts and Chestnuts 10,000 Oregon Pine 120,000 Forest rees, all sorts 15,000 Ornamental Trees and Shrubs 5,000 Eoses, choicest kinds And many other varieties too numerous to mention. In lots at your own Prices. Large orders will be executed at a fraction of usual cost. The Nursery must be closed 30th Sept. next THOS. SEALY, Riverbank 59



WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), "T^TH OLE SALE and retail Tinware T T Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices,' Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. "IT'VERY description of Merchandise and XLI 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 „ I T. F. GIBSON j Manager



I BUSINESS NOTICES. "OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. j J. SEALY & CO NEW SEEDS, NEW SEEDS. "SHITE 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, 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. J. SEALY & CO. 7 131 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.



KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE WINDOWS OF* STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, This Week. 4 GREAT Gathering of Good Guinea BOOTS for Men now showing. LONDON BUTCHERY TANCRED STREET. HAVING taken over the Business of the late Sam. E. Burnard, as from Ist July, instant, I beg to inform all my Friends, and Customers of the late Pro prietor, that I will carry on the Butchery Business in above Premises, and trust the support extended to me in the past will be continued.



; 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. I MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. TT> 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 doea not fail in any point. Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc, TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist.



Quality and punctuality guaranteed. Families waited on Daily. W. H. ROBINSON. The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Ltd IT) olict Holders are hereby notified that Mr Henry Stefhenson has been appointed Local Agent at Ash burton, vice Mr William Stonyer. Tha Society is now issuing Policies con aining new and attractive features guaranteed bonuses, etc., full particulars of which may be obtained on application to Henkt Stephenson, - Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. E. Walton, 7 110 District Manager, Christchurch.



FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS?, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTROPLATE, 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. mHERE has been a lot of CURIOSITY evinced about the EARL 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 ? IsitaCart? Well, to satisfy this thirst for'knowledge, THE EAKL at present staying at MORROW, BASSETT and C«. is a new up-to-date



BICYCLE, Guaranteed, Fitted with Dunlop's Best Multiflex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and Bell Price :—£lo Cash. M. PRIEST, Manager SPECIAL FOR THIS WEEK. HAVING made a Special Purchase of over 5000 yards of Lace in a great variety of designs and widths, we are now selling the J same at about half price;! Also bargains in Lace Curtains. See the windows for this week at j ALCORN'S ! ] DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTy HOUSE. '! BAKKR BunS.j /C'oinpScste ITurnlslilngf. j „ j I The Poultry Industry. \ INDIAN Game and Dorking Cross, pro nounced by the Government Expert. the best for the London Market. Indian Game Cockerels and Dorking Hens (pure bred) For Sale. I H. G. BERRYMAN, 8 97 Ashburton [ XTi 7 ANTED Known—That Mitchell and ■ VV Turner are opening New Stocks in Oilcloth, Rugs, and Curtains, together with novelties in Cretonnes. _AU in time for an early Spring Cleaning.



IN EVEEY WALK OP LIFE You Reauire fflMM' Never despair! The worst Cough or Cold will succumb to the influence of TUSSI CURA.. Try it



BUSINEBSJTOTICES. Wanted Known. QECOND TO NONEWater Race Cleaner v 1 can be had for £6 upwards, being mS.de to suit any size Race, according to order. s F. W. PAGE, 124 Chertssy. Special Notice. XITANTED aU about to Plant this Season to inspect my Stock of over 250,000 "Fruit and Forest Trees and Shrubs, Before Purchasing elsewhere. All wel i grown and will be sure to give satisfac tion. NO EASONABLE OFFER REFUSED JAS. PORTER,, Clifton Nursery, '' Allenton, Ashburton 7 2 TRY H. P. MADDEN FOR Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, I Genoa Cake, I SuJtana Cake ! Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, Etc, Etc. A choice assortment always on hand. CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd. Antigua Street, Christchurch. CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES AND STOUT. Foett Pbizb Medals. 1 In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied, 7 134



MAKE no mistake, we do the largest boot trade, keep the largest stock, sell the cheapest, and give the best value. Mellor's Zenlandia Boot Store. WE have a few Dresses which we are anxious to clear previous to opening our Spring Stock. Price is no object. The room is needed. See the windows at Mit chell & Turner's. . i ANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grate, * * a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. ' VJU ANTED to sell, second-hand Colonial V V Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy terms; guaranteed in good working order. For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer Implement Agent. . \ ANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's 1 ' Bicycle, good as new, very little used; must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer,.Bicycle Importer. MAKE tio mistake, Mellor's the shop where you get real good value, thousands of pairs fco pick from. I HE up-to-date Boot Shop, Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. This season's goods are magnificent, and well worth a trial. TRY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will say» you time, money, and worry. It will make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. WANTED KNOWN—That for Eeal Good Winter Boots and Shoes, at Reasonable Prices, call at J. Moison, for, as in the past, J. M. still maintains, and would not forfeit, that grand reputation, he has held and still holds, not by nonsensical talk, but his Boots have at all times stood the test, and are the best proof of his success. Repairing done at once. Best Sole Leather used.—Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton.



PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. TT? ANTED Known—Best ammunition ?Y Depot in Ashburton is Hasdlkt Bros. PATTY Pan baking powder -want* on trial without prejudice, two' patty pans or nothing. > Vl' ANTED to sell, second-handDuncan >V Drill; guaranteed in good Lr«riler, low price. Wot particulars apply W.Stbn« yer, Implement Depot. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin - — _"■ ii j THE Rapid Lightning Shirt Gloss—the only reliable shirt polish in the world. It is used by all the leading laundresses in New Zealand. Try a tin, it will pay you. Sold by all the leading grocers. . _ . „ j "YTfTHY are the people after the Coro- Tf nation better off than the King? Because the people'get a Sovereign while the King only gets a Crown, and it takes a crown to buy one bottle of PLANTEKOA, while a sovereign will buy four bottles, and a large box of PLANTEKOA Ointment in the bargain. WHAT prize takers for pastry use, Patty Pan baking powder the great novelt 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. I WILL not be responsible for the debts of my wife, after this date, unless con tracted in the purchase of PLANTEKOA Ointment and Soap, which I know she cannot do without. She never suffers with chapped hands or rough skin now. TO Those about to marry, and to those already married. Study economy by purchasing your furniture at v W. & M. Baker's Warehouse, Havelock Street. Just received, a consignment of~^v^c&er 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 mad^to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials. •