Road Board.

MOUNT PEEL.

A meeting of this Board was held on the j 17th inst. Present—Messrs Dennistoun, I Tripp,- and Dixon. . j Mr Hervey wrote asking the Board to advance the amount of hiß " thirds" to accrue to assist in, re-erecting a stook bridge over the Opuha.—The Board re gretted that they had no power to do bo, and that it was contemplated to ercot a ! bridge for stock on the boundary of his and j Mr W. Dixon's seotiona, as this would suit | both seotions. The Paymaster-General wrote, informing the Board that .£125 subsidy on rates had been paid into the Board's account. Mr W. S. Short wrote, informing the Board that he had been appointed Commis- j eioner to enquire into the upkeep of Clay- ; ton-Kakahu, and Burkes Pass, and the ■ \ Cattle Valley roads, also into the matter of j ■ the Clayton light traffics bridge over south { Opdha. i } Mr Dixon gave notice of motion to res- | I cind a resolution to divide the district into { j Words. Accounts amounting to .£458 8s lPd were passed for payment and the Board rose.

Foolhardy Workmen.

" I remember," 6aid a bridge contractor j some time ago while on the subject of work men's dare-devilries <(his story being quoted in " Cassier's Magazine,") " when working at the big bridge across the Niagara, when j the two cantilever arms had approached within tifty feet of each other, a keen rivalry as to who should be first, to o oss sprang up among the men. A long plank connected the two arms, leaving about two and a half feet to support at each end. Strict orders were issued that no one should atl empt to cross the plank upon penalty of instant dismissal. At the noon hour I sud. deily heard a great shout from the men', who were all starting up. Raising my eyes I saw a man step on the end of that plank, stop a minute, and look down into the whirlpool below. I know he was going to cross, and I shouted to him, but he was too high up to hear. Deliberately he walked out until he reached the middle of the plank. It sagged far down with his wi ight until I could see light between the two'short supporting ends and the canti levers on which they rested. He saw the end in front of him to do this, hesitated, and looked back to see how the other end was. I thought he was going to turn. He stopped, grasped both edges of tho plank with his hands, and throwing his feet up, stood on his head, kicking hiß legs in the air, cracking his heels together, and yelling to the terrified onlookers. This he did for about a minute —it seemed to me like forty* Then he let his feet drop down, stood up, waved hisLat, and trotted along the plank to the other side, slid down one of the braces hand over hand, and regained the ground. We discharged him, of course, but what did he care. He got all the glory, his fellows envied him, and he could com mand work anywhere."

Girl Turning to Marble.

An American paper, the " Record-Herald " publishes the following special telegrams, dated Toledo, 0., August 10 =— Miss Do rothy Sti'.e', the daughter of William Stiles, a retired chemist, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, is dying at the home of her father, seven miles south of Eay City, Michigan, with a disease that has baffled any physi cians called in to attend her. The girl is sixteen, and until a few months ago was in perfect health. Her body is slowly turning into marble, or a substance resembling it. The affliction first seized the girl at the shoulder blades, hips, and feet, and has been slowly eating its way through the body. Her family at first believed that it was merely a stiffening of the joints that would wear away, but when, one night while bathing, the girl found that, her heels were perfectly white and as hard as ptone, and called her mother's attention to the fact, the latter was thoroughly terrified. On examining the girl's body she found that both heeis.the tips ofher sboulder|bladfcs and her hips were similarly affected. Physicians were called in, although every effort was made to keep the matter secret, and the doctors were unable to account for the condition, which has now spread until both legs above the ankles are turned to marble. The hips of the afflicted girl have no longer the power to bend, and the power of action has been taken from the shoulders. She says slip suffers no pain. Bits of the hard substance were chipped from her body aud sent by her father for analysis, and were pronounced px\ro marble. The doc tors say that death must ensue within a few months at the latest, aad scout the . theory regarding the matter put forth by the girl's almost demnnted father. He says he was experimenting with some drugs in the bathroom and used the bath tub for the purpose, and neglected properly to cleanse it. The same night his daugh ter took a bath in this tub, and the father insists that the chemicals have produced the terrible disease. No visitors are now admitted to the Stiles' house, and the girl takes no nourishment but liquids, and those with difficulty..

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hascox, for the Proprietor, Robert Bbli-, ab his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. WEDNESDAY, October 29, 19Q2*



jf HE BABY. | M The pride of llm 'houso when h« is fj tf> smiling, happy and healthy. 13ut$ *j> when he is iiiHng, what than ? $ Its your Baby airing? » fis he too thin? I % Doeshe increase too slowly in weight? $ t» Doep his foo;l do him ali the good it & | ought? " | $ Then give him a ro-jdi. hie food jig that will help him; that will holygj % him digest his food uoifcctl.y ; tlu»*<s CMvH} Rive him more flush—more $ <| power to resist disease. S -*■ /VIST & ' %18 what he needs. It is the best-und 3? % most -. effective medicine for little $ $ folks. Best because it is pleasant® take, and never causes pain orSJ $j> irritation. Best because it makes 5 $ them fat and plutnp ; brings colour jg §to the cheeks and prosperity to the JK whole body. Best because it makes m smiUng, happy, healthy children. © \l Lane's Emulsion at all chemists|> <k and stores. Price 2/6 and 4/6. «> || ft "lt's Famous." © 35^ BUSINESS NOTICES. |



OUB FIRST CONSIGNMENTS OF SPRING: : : : GOODS Are Now Being Opened SOMETHING new in ey,ery department, our Prints being especially attractive. 2000 Yards at 4^d per yard, and warranted fast colors , One Shilling in the Pound Discount allowed on all Cash Purchases ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO.



If you wish to obtain the j BEST CROPS | AND GAIN PRIZES, 1 USE • ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere J "IXTE have the pleasure to notify our Clients that ye are now in the position to ouprjly them with these celebrated Fertilisers at— && 12S 6d per ton on Trucks at Islington and Smithfield. Eesults Prove that they are the, Best & Cheapest to use. j — I QUALITY AND ANALYSIS REMAIN > AS BEFORE. — Islington Clients have won the Highest Honours at the Winter Shows of the j Agricultural and Pastoral Associations ! for Roots and Grain exhibited at, their ( Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions. N[COLL BROS DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBURTON. HALMA'S STUDIOS, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. {~}NE DOZEN CABINET PHOTO GRAPHS and ONE ERLARGEMENT FOE 15S. See Specimens at Studio. Note—No Canvassers; No Coupons; therefore wo can give you the best possible satisfaction. Proofs shown, and the best work guaranteed. Only this season's Tweeds sold. I A T TjC f riiS« strebt. ASKBURTON NURSERY. TTAVING taken over the above old established Business, lately' carried on by Mb Thomas Scaly, we trust by strict attention to business to merit a contin uance of the liberal support accorded to him m the past. .G. and C. CLARK, NURSERYMEN, ASHBURTON. Ashburton, Nursery, Ilth October, 1902,



T. Bullock. j ' FOR SALE. | Building Sites, Cottage Properties, etc. £150. —1 acre, with cottage of 4 rooms, etc. .£l3O. —Nice building site near the Wakanui Creek, good land ; partly planted, J la. 2r. 20p. . i £53. —4 acre section in Cos Street, good land, nice site for a house. i .£l3o.— i 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 .£325. Liberal terms. £146.—' acre good land, partly planted with fruit trees, fronting continuation of Moore Street, with Cottage. £230.—5 a. Or. 20p., Princes Street, Netherby. i ,£22 10s.—Town Section, £ acre, fronting the East Belt. ,£268. —| acre, with Dwelling of 5 rooms and other buildings. ! £30.—.1 acre, Aitken Street. - ' ,£55.—2| acres, divided into a number of building allotments, Waterton Township. £55 per acre. —2J acres surveyed into | acres, first-class land, fronting Melcombe Street, Tinwald. £100— } acre good land, Tancred Street; first-class site for a house. Also a number of building allotments opposite the Woollen Factory. Building allotments in Tinwald, Fairton, and Hampstead. Full particulars furnished on application T. BULLOCK



TO LET, OR FOE SALE. C^OTTAGE and half-an-acre situated in / Princes Street, Netherby. T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL, PREMISES in Mooro Street, now occu pied by Mr T. Tully. Possession can be given in a week. T. BULLOCK, Agent. TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street. i tmoke New Venus



/if// M\\^ ou naturally ap f^^^^^ \ J why appear so ? K^^S J^i Ayer's Hair Vigor / wi^ sure^y restore t ]^^^^ >»* color to your gray I hair, and will give i the scalp cleaa and healthy, entirely free from dandruff. | And it makes the hair grow thick and long. This is because it is a hair : food, giving to the hair just what it I needs to make it grow as nature in ■ tended. There's a pleasure in offering to you such a preparation ; while you will cer ! tainly feel a sense of security in using | something that others have used for ; half a century. ! 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. J. C. Aver ft Co., Lowell. Mass., U.S.A. "business notices.



CHARLES 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 Montgomerie's Malt Digestive Bread - Bermaline. 8 209 ■ ""Llewellyn owen, I M.C.S.M. Certificated and Registered Teacher STUDENTS prepared for any Musical Examination held in New Zealand. AH branches of Music taught. Candidates presented at Examinations 137; average marks gained, 94 per cent. I : r— — SPRING CLEANING. Wanted to Buy, In any quantity, QECOND-HAND FURNITURE. Homes visited and estimates given. All business strictly private and confidential Apply by letter or otherwise to GEORGE SMITH, FURNITURE DEALER, Qd Arcade Building.



Don't Forget '] O Call at ARGYLE BEOS, and order your Coal and Firewood. ! WESTPORT, •) i NEWCASTLE, ( Coal always and k on hand, MOUNT SOMERS ) Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. Fob CYCLING SHOES, GO TO 11. Pannell, j Bootmaker and Importer, ' j 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christchurch. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stool?. Write for instructions for self measurement FIT SUAEANTCED. OLARIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tancbed Street, Ashburton. 0 E ST. accommodation and attention for I~* Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed-? ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse lipping done. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6_87 ILES' Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. : Ab used by Lady Eanfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting 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, Geraldine. 8 128 ; JOHN OLSEN, ! Melrose Dairy, Hampstead, WISHES to notify to the inhabitants of Ashburton that he has erected a substantial dairy in brick, with all the latest appliances, for the clarification, pasteurizeing, and cooling of milk. Just the kind of milk for the weakest of invalids and most delicate children, and a milk that L 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 : 17 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. Slazengor's Tennis Balls and Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15 for Gd. Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWER, (late F Clark's) I Tobacconist.



1 BUSINESS NOTlCgg_____ Millinery Models, En-toiit-cas, Sunshades, Umbrellas, Laces, Straws, Sailors. =: ki I ItU I v/|^ \tturL ' - - 4-_gSffJL_-__. MITCHELL AOT) TURNER. WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 j T^THE Shall be represented at the Christchurch and Timaru Auction Sales, and;have made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent on to either Christchurch or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will I please consign as follows —



j If intended for sale at Christchurch:—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. • Iflintended for Sale at Timaru :—Mill and Company's Siding, Timaru. If intended for sale at Ashburton :—Friedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. Woolpaoks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at Lowest Eates. _____ ■ ' The Season's Sales havejbeen fixed as follows : — j Christchurch. Timaru. November 20th, 1902. December 3rd, 1902. December 11th, 1902. January 13th, 1903. January 16th, 1903. ' February 25thj 1903. J February 19th, 1903. FRIEDLANDEU BROS., LTD. FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. BcautiM Model Hats and Bonnets, from London and Paris, Greatly admired by delighted purchasers. Ladies' Eton and Russian Jackets. Lovely Silk Mantles, beautifully trimmed, r Charming Silk Blouses I Silk Underskirts—all shades Lace Collarettes —very stylish Silk and Kid Gloves—all sizes and makes Corsets, CB. and P.D. just opened. I Dress Muslin and Wool Fabrics, the latest styles, Also Prints and Mercuise Satin. New Goods of all kinds just opened, ex Paparoa. I J&eauijrements for Dressmaking and Millinery Should be placed early, as the orders are pouring m. j Appointed Sole Agent for the sale of Model Patterns and ( the "New Idea" Journal, j to whom all subscriptions may be paid, ! . .i.j , i Support Local Industry. Opening a large assortment of Ashburton Tweeds and Blankets A N D It E W ORft. 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, Timaru, ' or for Shipment, This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been fixed as under, viz s—• CHRISTCHURCH— TIMARU NOVEMBER 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. 7 : P U RTT SITE"D S, : I HAVE 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 OR GRAIN, And will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply BEST RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BEST 1 CLOVERS, (dressed by own machines), the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. AIso—HUBST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil, etc D. TH O MAS, ASHBURTON,



i BUSINESS NOTICES. 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. H. G. BERRYMAN, 8 97 Ashbnrton BAKER BflOS. Complete F'tirnistitiig 1, TT!Vl>*' 'R'JT.A.KESEfcS. FOE WATCHES, CLOCKS', JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO GL JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty.-— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. COALS! COALS COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. THIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TRY IT ! TRY IT ! TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony ME J. GILLIES -Voice Production and j Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). | Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort d-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10152 ; H. McSHERRY, TJARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. Gentlemen, For the best value in up-to-date Goods, TRY /5f %euablPJ| XXOTHMC£BOOTHOUSE Havelock 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, &O. 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. Advance Ashburton. Interesting to Every Inhabitant. rpiME will tell is an old saying, and the JL residents of Ashburton have at last, and profitably to themselves, realised-the fact that Moriabty Bros., Tancred Street, are the best and cheapest cabinetmakers, etc. For best workmanship and lowest prices they defy competition. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNEIT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, BellhaHger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. MANNING & GO'S . NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. mHE' BEST IN THE MARKET. Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messes Shear man Bkos. LILY ut!£r. "bS? STARCH bbM KG OTjEEK | Procurable from all Grocers and Store- ' keepeia throughout the colony. .



STCTD NOTICES TO STAND THIS SEASON at Kelbum Lodge, and Travel the District, l Thb Thobotohbked Stallion, FOEMOSAN By St. Leger—Foiaxe, 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 Cruciform, and has himself been successful when racing, winningl the C.J.O. Champagne Stakes, the North Island Challenge Stakes (beating Advance), and other good races. For particulars, apply to MAX FKIEDLANDEE, Ashburton 5 or HAERY THOMPSON, 274 Kelbum Lodge, Tinwald. TO TEAVEL in the Hinds and May field Districts, The Clydesdale Stallion, GLENWYE For terms and particulars, apply to T. DRENNAN, 9 215 Groom in charge. f j 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 3903 j£3 10s guarantee, payable—£l Is on January Ist, 1903, balance when mare proves in foal 3 groomage fee ss, payable at first service. For further particulars apply to T. LESTEE, 9 322 South East Belt, Ashburton. TO TEAVEL 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.— £s ss, payable on or before January, Ist, 1903; Groomage Fee ss, payable at time of service. MANGAN AND WILSON, 9 3 Proprietors, Eiccarton. TO TEAVEL the Ashburton, Wakanui and Longbeach Districts. The Well-known Trotting Stallion, TORONTO, (By Texas—Twilight.) TOEONTO 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 j ,two or more mares as per agreement. Toronto will 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, Ashtor. THE AMERICAN ~ WILL TEAVEL the Methven, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers Dis tricts this season. His pedigree is so well known, and his stock have 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 Springbuvn. TO Travel in the Methven, Eakaia, and .. surrounding districts the thoroughbred horse CAJOLERY, by Apremont, dam Flattery, by Traducer. dam Miss Flat, by Peter Flat. CAJOLERY is a well-proportioned, hand some, fine quality chestnut horse, standing 15.3 on steel bar-like legs, and he left the turf sound in every respect. His perform ances stamp him one of the most brilliant flat horses we have had, and he was a clever fencer and a master of weight. Cajolery took first prize and Champion at the Ashburton Show in 1900. His pedigree cannot be surpassed, Terms—,£4 4s, with guarantee j groomage fee ss; £2 12s 6d season. For further particulars apply to L. TILLET, Highbank, 10 238 or groom in charge. TO TEAVEL in the Methven, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Mayfield and Surrounding Districts, The Draught Stallion, GLENORCHY, (By Middlerigg Prince—Jess), GLENOEC'HY ia a blaok 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; Guarantee, £3 10s; groomage fee, ss. Two or more mares as per agreement. Also to Stand at Sawmills, Staveley,— , The Light Draught Stallion, 1 LAKEWOOD; > (By Lord Salisbury—Quicksilver mare). LAKEWOOD 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 £Z 10s; groomage fee, ss. Two or more mares 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. To Travel this Season IN THE ASHBUETON DISTRICT. : fT!HE THOROUGHBRED STALLION WARRINGTON, By Gorton—Mountain Lilly. Warrington's numerous good perfor mances and the record time he has put up aro 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, Ashburtoa, or 9 163 C, CHAPMAN, Groom in charge 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 1 again. — Mitchell and Turner, The Drapers. - IT PAYS, it pays to buy your Boots at Melloe's Zealandia Boot Store. Good Bluchers 5s lid. ; , WHY not try Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store for Boots and Shoes. Great value at Mellor's,



BUSINESS NOTICES. YOUR'E A =z" DAIST,"=: fpHAT'S what everyone says about tbe : EASY ROAD CART i THAT Messrs Morrow, Bassett & €o Are now Showing at their ASHBUETON BRANCH, WILLS St. Call early to order as they Sell like Hot-cross Buns on a Good Friday Morning* Morrow, Bassett AND CO., Wills Street, Ashburton. M. PEIEST, Manager. TRY H. P. MADDEN FOE Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, Genoa Cake, Sultana Cake, Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, Etc, Etc. A choice assortment always on hand. =:NOTICE.= A LL PEESONSABOUT TO : Paint or Decorate : THEIR HOUSES Should consult a Legitimate Tradesman To ensure the best results enquire of— J. 1. HIGGS, Tanored Street. Signwriting a Specialty. •YMTANTED KNOWN — formers' Good H Shooter Boots only 10s 6d. Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. ' 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 Melloe's Zealandia Boot Store. "TTTTE'VE got it; if not in stock, well Vf get it; if not made, we'll make it. Anything in Cycle, Lawn Mower, and light machine parts, and Repairs, you can get afc the Eclipse Cycle Co/s, Tancred Street, Ashburton. WANTED KNOWN.—That J,Moiso» will give a good discount for one month, being over-stocked, and to* make> room for summer Boots and Shoes, wMch. are arriving shortly of all the best English,, American, and Colonial makes. As usual,. J. M. does the best repairs, and at once;; uses nothing but the very best sold leather- Nest Courthouse, Ashburton. SEED Sowers on hire or purchase ; also new stock of all varieties of Mangel,, Carrot, Turnip, and general Garden an<£ Farm Seeds—Cabson and Co. "TTUST fancy Mellok ia Selling his Roofe 9J and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. WANTED Known—Better value tham ever in Boots at Melloe's Zealandia. Boot Store. | "VTEW SPRING GOODS now showing. I J3I New Prints, New Blousings, 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. Sabbktt's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Wareuouß©, East street WANTED Known — Special Value in Boots and Shoes at Mellob's, , Zealandia Boot Store. ' FTIRY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will save j JL you time, money, and worry. It will ( make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. JUST landed ex "■ Delphic " and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English ". China and earthenware, which we are j offering at less than Christchurchprioca.— Carson and Co • ■ HENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mills, gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc Tuesdays an&Saturdays. Behind Hitching; and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a. trial. _____ L S rfIHE Rapid Lightning Shirt Gloss—tha JL only reliable shirt polish in the world. It is used by all the leading laundresses ia j New Zealand. Try a tin, it will pay you. ' Sold by all the leading grocers. ■ PATTY Pan baking powder; the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. ' From all Grocers. - ' ' ' - ETERY Woman likes to know what is to be worn for Spring, even though i unready to purchase. A stroll through our 1 warehouse just now is an inexpensive pleasure, and at the same time a liberal education.—Mitchell and Tcjbnbb, The Drapers.^ ;. ' v - - - P' ATTYPan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin. ,