THE Spion Kop Despatches.

(Continued from our last issue.) The following despatches deal with the question of the wording of the message signalled to General Sir Charles Warren from the summit of Spion Kop:— Secretary of State, 2nd February, 1900. I forward this. It is certain that Gene ral Warren did receive the message in the torms he quoted, I saw it myaelf, and he also repeated it to General Lyttelton, who haa quoted it in his report. The signal station waß not in nor very near "the firing line. I have an impression that the message referred to by Lieutenant Martin was sent as well as that quoted by General Warren, but I have not been able to verify this idea. One thing-ia quite clear, about the time this nießßage waa sent one portion of the front line did propose to surrender, and it was Colonel Thorneycroft, and not Colonel Cr of ton, who refused the surrender and rallied the men. Banvsßs Buileb, General Officer Com manding. Chief of Staff, Hatting's Farm, Ist Feb- M&tf, 1900. With reference to my despatch on the "capture and evacuation of Spion Kop' already sent to you, I have now to forward ft statement made by Colonel Crofton, Commandant 2Bn. Royal Lancaster Regi ment, regarding the message which was signalled to me from the summit of Spion Kop, and which (as I have already re ported) reached me in these words : "Re inforce at Once, or all lost. General dead/ It seems certain that no message was written down at the transmitting station on Spion Kop, and the only written record la that of the message received at the receiving station with me. O. Wabben, Lieut-General, Commanding sth Division. From Colonel Crofton, Commanding 2Bn. Royal Lancaster Regiment, to the Brigade- Major, llth Brigade. Hatting's Farm, 31st January, 1900. Sir, -I beg most strongly to protest ajpinstthe message reputed to be sent by me from Spion Kop on the 24tb, stating "All is lost/ Such a message was never sent by me, nor did it ever enter my thoughts to send suoh a mes sage, as the circumstances did not caE for it. My message given to the Signalling Office f Lieutenant Martin, Royal Lancaster Regiment) was "General Woodgate dead ; reinforcements urgently required. This I considered necessary, as tbe Boers were in creasing in numbers every minute, and I had no means of ascertaining the numbers of the reserves that they had to draw upon. I very much feared some error had oc curred from the returned message, directing maunder no cironmstances to surrender, and! felt most deeply being superseded during the engagement by an Officer so very much my junior. I have the honour to be, Sir, your most obedient servant, Maicbt Cbomon/ Colonel, Royal Lancaster Regiment. Hatting's Farm, 31 st January, 1900 Sir,~On 24th instant, soon after firing began, I was looking for some signallers, you met me, and said, " I must have a sig naller" j..1 said, "' I pmlo'-L^g for tl b_ / Ton replied : " Get them at once, and send a message to Sir Charles Warren and say General Woodgate is dead, and ask for reinforcements at once." I called for signallers, and two men of 2nd Bn Lancashire Fusiliers ran up. We went to a spot that I selected, and found that there was already a signaller Private Goodyear, of the West Yorkshire Regiment he was with Lieutenant Doomer, BA;, observing the effect of artillery fire. I said to Private Goodyear, " Tou might send a message for me whilst the helio is being put up." ■ „««» _, I told him to call up " G.0.C." the sta tion I wished to communicate with, and to say *'. General Woodgate is killed -, send re inforcements at once." I did not write tho message down, as I had no paper. I have the honour to be, Sir, your obedi ent servant, A.R. Martin, Lieutenant, 2nd Bn. Royal Lancaster Regiment. Gbssbai Ltttsmon's Co-ophbatiost, Major-General Lyttelton reports as fol lows from Camp, Potgieter's, January 25, on the assistance rendered by him to Sir Charles Warren's operations :— On my return from the kopjes at 10 a.m, I received a telegram from Sir O. Warren, marked A. This appeared to be so urgent that I ordered two squadrons of Bethune's Mounted Infantry, the Scottish Rifles, and the King's Royal Rifles, to cross at the Kaffir Drift, under Naval Gun Plateau, with these orders, the two first to join Sir C. Warren's extreme right and place them selves under the ordera of the General Officer Commanding at that point. Mes sage B was received at 10.15 a.m. The first corps crossed—Bethune at 11.45 a.m, Scot tish Rifleß, 12.30 p.m; and King's Royal Rifles at 1 p.m. As the first parties were crossing I noticed that strong reinforce ments were reaching Sir C. Warren's right, which was unduly crowded with troops. It seemed unnecessary to send more men then, and with a view of creating a diversion, I directed Colonel Riddell to move his bat talion against Sugar Loaf Hill, and the hill between it and the right of the main posi tion. I bad misgivings that there waa too wide an interval, and in instructing Colonel Riddell verbally, I told him to use extreme caution, sending out scouts, and only extending two companies, and having a half battalion in reserve. I told him I ©ovid not give him definite instructions, and must leave a good deal to his discretion. At about 2.30 p.m I received message C from Major Bayly, and at once ordered, by signal, the Officer Commanding King's Royal Rifles to retire slowly until further orders. See message D. This order was again repeated by signal at 3.30 p.m. (mes sage E), »nd by mounted orderly at 4.50 p.m. (message F). Considerable delay ap pears to have occurred before any of these wese received, the hills being some distance In tear of the battalion, and it was not till 5 p.m. that I received helio message <3. At 515 p.m. I saw that a portion of the battalion had reached the top of the bill, and at 6 p.m. I received flag message H from Officer Commanding who was at top of Sugar Loaf. At 6 p.m. I sent mes sage X by mounted orderly, ordering him to retire under cover of darkness, which was done without loss ; I had no idea that the battalion was anywhere near the top of the hill." The advance was wonderfully well carried out, and the ascent' of the -precipitous hillside was a very fine fes\\ of which the battalion may be justly proud. I greatly regret the losses incurred, but T do not think they were fruitless. I have learnt that the men on Sir C. Warren's right say that without this diversion thpv could not have held the position, a^u - have heard from Sir C. Warren (message L) that my assistance had been most valu able. '■■,',. I have the honour to foe, Sir, your obedi ent servant, N. B. Lttteltost, Major-General, Com manding 4th Infantry Brigade. Copied of Telegrams, etc, of 24th January A _From Sir Chnrles Warren to General Lyttelton. ■ ■ ■ ' . (Received 24th January, 1900,10 a,m.) ' "Give every assistance you can.on your Side. This side is clear, but the enemy are too strong, on your side, and Crofton tele graphs that if assistance is not given at once all is lost. lam sending up two bat talions, but they will take Some time to get ]& From some person unknown to General Lyttelton. (Received 24th January, 1900,10 15 a.mJ " We occupy all the crest on top of lull, being heavily attacked from your side. Help us. Spion Kop." C. From Major Bayly, Staff Officer to General Lyttelton. Beeeived 24th January,-1900, 2.30 p.m. _ "Very hot fire here, near fag, which is our observing station; only just holding gxu own. Bethune's and Scottish Rifles

are now coming up. Do not think that j King's Royal Rifles can get up on right; it I is held by Boers. We are only holding up to your left of saddle. A heavy fire from Boers on our north-west, where they have a gun, which is causing damage. Cannot see left of our line or the Boers. Water badly wanted." J D.—From Brigade-Major, to Officer Com manding King's Royal Rifles, by helio graph. Sent 24th January, 1900, 3 p.m. " Retire steadily until further orders." E—From Brigade-Major, 4th Brigade, to Officer Commanding icing's Royal Rifles (by heliograph). Sent 24th January, 1900 3.30 p.m. " Retire steadily till further orders. Please say how last message was trans mitted." F.—From Brigade-Major, 4th Brigade, to Officer Commanding King's Royal Rifles (by mounted orderly). (Sent 24th January | 1900,4.50 p.m.) i "No 141. ITnlebs the enemy has retired you will fall back, under the cover darkness, } to the bridge just made, which is near the ; ford you crossed at, and where a fire will be lit, after dark, to guide you. Keep this orderly if of any use. Manners is at ford, with stretcher bearers, if you want any. Hope ail is well." G--—From Officer Commanding King's Royal Rifles to Brigade-Major, by helio graph, received 24th January, 1900, 5 p.m. I *If I can recall the advanced sections I j wjll do so, but it Is difficult to communi ! cate,. and the hill is fearfully steep. I have two or three wounded to help down.' H. -From Officer Commanding King's Royal Rifles to Brigadier-Major, by flag. Received 24th January, 1900, 6" p.m. | "We are on the top of a hill. Unless 1 get orders to retire I shall stay here." X.—From Brigade-Major to Officer Com manding King's Royal Rifles (by flag). "(Received24th January, 1900,6 p.m.) " Retire when dark." X.—From Brigade-Major to Officer Com manding King's Royal Rifles (by mounted orderly). Sent 24th January, 1900, 6 p.m. ' "No. 144. lam sending you a signal lamp. The General Officer Commanding . considers you could not hold the Sugar Loaf unsupported, and having no troops to sup port you with, he orders a retirement across the foot-bridge below ford, and bivouac on Naval Gun Plateau. Please report when you get in. I have rum, tea, and wood ready for you/* L.—From General Warren to General Lyt telton (by wire). Received 24th Jan, 1900, 6.80 pm. "The assistance you are giving most valuable. We shall try to remain in " statu quo" during to-morrow. Balloon would be of incalculable value."

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 1902

Printed and published by T„omas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Komjrt Be_.„, at hie- Printing Office, Baraebb Street, Ashbarboe WEDNESDAY, JUNK 18, 19Q2,



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j FIREWORKS.' FIHEWOKKB, CORONATION DISPLAYS. WE are Manufacturing Specialties n Fireworks for this Great and Imperial Event, and have arranged SPECIAL PROGRAMMES FOR PUBLIO AND PRIVATE !ENTERT_IN_IKKT3, : At Prices ranging from*£6 to £100. Any Orders entrusted to m will be execnted at Wholesale Prices. Programmes and Price Lists _npplied on application to STOKES AND BICKERTON, P.O, Box 30, 5 324 Christchurch. ' LLEWELLIN OWfiN, MCBM. CERTIFICATED & REGISTERED TEACHER. ______ OTUDENTB prepared for »ny Musical 'KJ Examination fae!d in New Zeai&'ud. I AH branches of _lu_i- taught, I Cacdiriatee presented at Kxaminattonr, 1 137 ; average marks paned, 94 per coot. I , 9. railway R-FREshk-Nd rooms. TO MY LADY FRIEND?! I IGHT Refreshments of all kinds may a.. J be had on shortest notice. Invalid wines a speciality. Speight's Demedin ales on tap: J. DINEEN, n u"tTob! H. P. MAI/BEN, BAKER, CONFECTIONER, AMD OATKRKR, East Stkbet. ! WOV'.'D rfc.-pHci.faiiy 0 .take this) oppo'taniiy of thanking his ens •omers fo;-par>t orders, n»d frosts to merit a continuance of the panic in the future... Addiiionai accomodation' haa now bsen 'added to tins refreshment rooms,, which :| ate still under the 'personal .supervision, of Mrs Madden, where" patrons c&n rely upon receiving the best ...attention. - Tea,;. Coffee Cocoa, etc, will ne dtapeneed^ ir». conjauction with Hot Scotch Pica, Scones, Cakes, Pastry Creams, which are manu factured tn the premises, from the best ingredients, and from the latent London and Parisian recipes, fdt which the Establishment is noted, : " ' Bride, Birthday, and Christening Cakep a speciality. Catering as usual. ' Satisfaction "la our motto. J .. ■ .' . ; . 4. 125 J, W, M.aleolmson, ■ FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE," ASHBURTON. T AM "A .BUYER OF -MEAT AT I. Fa'rfield Freezing Works. Also, — WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & PEAS, On Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine.) 2 188 NOTICE,. TTT E HAVE APPOINTED F.'-W. COX, Agent for 1 MASSBT-HARBIS &nd IfIiPJEBIAL BICYCES FOR ASHBURTON, RAKAIA, and Surronnd'ng Districts Clifnia willrcceive every attention, and MR COX will Collect all Monies due to us* CANADA CYCLE & MOTOR COY. LIMITED Depot—East Snot, Ashburton . GENTLEMEN. Try Our CHESTERFIELDS i IM j Ob TJaree-cjnuarter * f Overcoatst a j _____ H 1 BtoJDP_^AX_I>: &€U. TAILOKB ! I



. . . "'■ BUBIWKSB NOTION I T."H. UNDRILL & CO, CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERIES, *tc. ■. We make all our own mmmsßW^ES^^^ - \ Bedding from the very ifPj^ >| J f | lIL|- AM best material, so buy h| jf $ 1$ M9 ll$"9 a fi illlHli f|jf from us at lowest pT * , % / We have also just prices and encourage F $'$^BJJw§i « IF ,* / opened a nice assort- Local Industry. ffw|t^p-,* t' / mmt of Ta Pestry y^aia^_ A _ <rj / *§P Covering,suitable for ■m -i. a M*i^M W^T***^B iTTw Ke^jovering Dining Furniture re-covered |* svy^^3|ti^MQJymffi iffi ffr.ff md mada finrnl to MPI^IT ~f'Fi Eoom or Drawing ana maae equal to ||J^^v^ ■ ' fliH Hft?|li<. ii^f- Hi new I '^^^^i ii '* * 1 *fl il T 1* Eoom Furniture. First-dps Work H|»«; IVL I I fel manship Guaranteed.* f <>i||J We have just opened another Choice Assortment'of up-to-date Bedsteads and Cots fin Brass and Iron at all prices. NEW DESIGNS, BEST QUALITY, LOWEST PRICES. ——Wire, Spring, and other Mattresses made on Premises,- " T. EL UNDRILL .:&■ G0.,-' FURNISHERS, TANORED STREET r~~IM"RDLEY BROS., PLUMBERS, IROEMO3SGEBS, AND TINSMITH : Our Season's Stock of GTJNS, CARTRIDGES, AND GUN FITTINGS la to Hand ; and Our ' GfUNBMITHING, ENGINEERING, and BRAIZING DEPARTMENT, Is in the Hands of a Certificated Engineer, therefore al! work, will be carrisd.oab oa latest Bciootifio lines, and guaranteed W« hold a large stock rf WINDMILLS, TANKS, BATHS, FOKCE and LIFT K7MPB, SINKS, LAVATOBY BASINS. HIOFT PRESSURE BOILERS, &c, and make HOT ami COLD WATER and SANITARY WORK a Specialty SPOUTING, RIDGING, and all claeees of Tin and Iron Goods Manufactured. Pipe Wells Driven, Pampe, HydrahHo Rams, Windmills and Water Wheels fixed and supplied. A Staff vt Competent Workmen always available for all classes of P!u_bingf,'work in any part of tbe county. __+_. . HARDLEY BROS. p-°-B"82 PLUMBERS and SANITARY ENGINEERS, EAST BTBKET WE ARE GASH ■BUYBBS OF. l PRIME MILLING- WHEAT OFFICE IN AROARE. Open TUESDAYS & .SATURDAYS OORNSAOKS SUPPLIED.' GRISTING ~^lS£ MEas: OAKTBBBUBY BOLLBB FLOUR MILLS COMPANY, j T>. WOOD, Manager. MAY. 1902 Bought of MITCHELL & TURNER* ■ DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS ; ..ABHBOHTON j S<tld by 15 Examined by 11 ! _ _ __ , _____ - 7~£~l 7\ ~ £ b"d 6yda Dk Dress Tweed 1< 6 * 09 0 Now Is 06 C 2, School Capes & lld OHIO 33 6! 7 0 1 Ladies' Macintosh 30* 110 0 „ 21a I 1 g 2. School Rata 61 07 0 „ U 02 0 . ,10 Coloured Muslin, for Aproaa 104<J 08 9 „ 3£d 02 11 1 M»n!s Tweed Coat 22a U 12 6 „ 15i 5d 015 6 IPr Working Trousers 8a 61 6 „5s lld 0 511 2 Working Shirts __-———. 6jJ 09 0 „2s 91 05 6 Paid 2 Under Flannels !■ 0 7 6 „ 2s 6d 0 5 0 By Cash, leitli 2.Pair Under Pante 2s 0 4 0  Is6d 0 3 0 2Vuinks, 1 White Quilt, Dble B^ loa 9<l 010 9 „8a 91 0 8 9 MITCHELL &TUBNEE 1 Coloured Qailb, Sgle Bed ____________ 4a 6d 04 6 „3a 6d 03 6 4 Coloured Towels May 17, 1902 Ib 61 06 0 „ U 040 1 Coloured Table Cover (Large) 18s 6d 018 6 „ 10a 6fl 010 6 1 Pair Laoe Oartaias 8a 61 0 8 6 „6a 9d 0 6 9 12 Yards Pink Flannellette 0s 5£3 05 6 „ 3§l 03 9 4yda Fancy Fbmelett? 0a B£d 02 10 „ 4|3 01 6 2 Pair Cashmere Hosj . v la 3d 02 6 „9! 016 £9 3 2 Now £5 14 I aaHl*ai_ > ______l_V X__tßmm_WK_Wm_U_mVmHm—K_JK^l_Sm—m^ Wo take ihu eomewhat uouhu^l metnoa »r enrmiug me rab.io wn»S tj?je KfUucuone we are making cmount to in a Parcel of Drapery, every article of which is of every day need, and Good Value AT Full Pricbjs. Ouf Trumpeter Is not dead, in faob, there are hundreds of him spread over the County, but) we vnntaro fro say that no business attempt of a similar nature, ever mado in Ashburton, has ever nrproaohe'i the suooeßS attending the Dissolution of Partnership Sale now going on in our Premises. See •• Wanteds." IB_BMMMBM__MM_«_M_______BW_M___l M«l I TraiM!li,_i_!_—_—_————_——__! FARMS FOR PRIVATE SALE. VH^ HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES FOR PRIVATE SALE :— 376 acre farm at Waterton, with 4 roomed houae, 4 star *able, loose box, and granary ; good cropping and grass land 730 acres, Binds rHfitricfc, good buildings, ail in grass, well fenced and subdivided into 9 paddocke, well watered 500 acres ab Methven, 8 roomed houee, snd other improvements 156 sere farm at Flerniugton t 4 roomed bouse and stable, well watered aud fenced 476 acre farm at Springburn, all newly laid down; 7 roomed houae, 6 etall stable, woolshed, divided into 10 paddocks ! 450 acre leasehold farm v at Miicham Road 950 acre farm at Seafield, 4 roomed house, stable 262 acre farm at Flemington, bigbiy improved, divided into 8 paddocks, well fenced arid watered, 6 roomed house, granary, outhouse, 4 room?!, 8 stall Btable, and other necesswy outbuildings 3800 acres, all in grass, well fenced ard tnbdivided ; all well watered and good plantations ; close .to railway ; with good buildings, hoase, wooiabed, cottage, and other improvements ; ea>y terms. (This property can be sold subdivided in two blocks.) We shall be glad to give tbe fullest information to intending purchasers, and show them over any of the above properties. ! FRIEDLANDERBROS., LTD, 1 -



BUBJNRBS NOTIGKS f TT.'VJNG to Rtvice a ConH*derable Sum I of Mou^y Durii g Muy, ' WE WILL OFFER j Some Very Tempting Lives In a!! Classe* j of j DRAPERY j CLOTHING | BOOTS AND | And as & Further Inducement for the Public to | M^EB THRIB'PUBOHABESe! FBOM VS. I We will Give a SPECIAL DISCOUNT \ O£IO Per Cent, or 2s in tho Pound Oa b!1 Cash Purchases fnm ONE SHILLING UPWARDS ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY H. C. SWRIMPTON, Proprietor I* ■r_^IOTIOK. RE CORONATION DAY. AL L Houßeholdcra and Tradespeople wishing to make au effeotive display should call on J. L; HIGGS, ! TANCRED STREET, aud procure an estimate for TRANSPARENT ILLUMINATIONS, ! EMBLEMATIC DESIGNS, \ And MOTTO 3, very brilliant. In effaof, Bad ' artistioally deeigeed, (not extioguiehed by the wind t>,s gae lights are.) App'y early, as only a limited number caa be procured. TT TX T f~* C* d . \L.- JnLlVrijrp, Painter, Efo., Tancred Street, "MB 8 J. LLOYE," MUSIC SELLER, &o, I* EGISTBP.ED' TEACHIB ' o* by , . ■ MUSIC Musical Instruments of every deaoription. L&teat Maeio by every mail. AGENT FOR WHKELRR AND WILSON'S He-w i i>., {$ Machines, The Lb test and Best; the on'y Sew'Eg Maohice that does not fail iv aDy point. AGENT FOR EMPHBys. NEEDLE. Materials kept, New Transfers, Phißhes s Araoenes, etc, Tanoebb Stbbkt (uHxt Ball. Berbalfst COALS S COALS ! COALS! SKW ■REAM COAL IS NO.V IS TBE MARKET. IWm i> Canterbury's Befb Coal. Eifery H■!upholder should save rnntipy, and keep the tnoi.fy in the province by using MOUNT SOM EPS COAL ; Ibis Co»l has 3b per oent of Gas, burns i with a good fl*ir!P, and gives a steady heat TRY IT 1 TR? IT i: TRY IT Io be had of all Coal Meroh'ants; Price—l 7« per Ton at Mount Somers Station JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street, Ashburton FOR WATCHES CLOCKS, JBWILLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Eto, GO V$ Gr. JESSON, Practical Wrfcohmnker and Jeweller, Burnett) Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Kepairs a Specialty.— Presentation Oommifctees liberally dealt with. THOMAS LINTEBF BEGS to aunsuuoe that he has taken over the ALFORD FOREST HOTEL. And will be glad to sea eld Friends aud ; Visitors. I Only beßfa Brands of Wises, Ales, and Spirits stocked i Good Table. Good attendance. 5 167 , COMPARE _% m __ _t dP&A ____* &W£ TEA ■ AT ffl PRtCE SS3& V 6 1/8 2/4 2/8 WANTED Known-That Mitchell and Tamer will give a fee of 2ls to anyone who can prove to be falde or mk leadh » one Blngle statement placed before the public regarding the redaction nw being made at their Great Dissolution of Partnership Sale. This offer Is open to their own assistants, as well aa to the public.



WANTEDS «. ,-__, , . _ ___ , —, __, /"'.y-LLlfjiW «ii.; Mr-\w— 01 ail wy,.J V' N waters &« lit! .tiv- 7« &* ; all *™ol Oa-hm'-ro Sox, 2 p*i-u for is Il.i —W H •■KAWOB'S Drapery y«ile WANTED Known—Thar, an cunce of proof is proviM-biiily worih a lon of argument. Now Mitchell* Ktid Turner' di-isoluiioii of pHi'tnt-rehip Baia is not heii-g hold in Sydney, or even in Dunedir, MitDghc here in Aishburton, c-.riSiq-.Jesitly the good-; can b?stenbefore boiM,4 purchased r|HHKß';[;kiL'g!ifciDgShir. Glosa tb«on!v jl tollable i-birii polish in iho world. It it tt«cd by ail 'he Shading Lunch esso in New Zealand. Try a tin, it, will pay you. .Sod by i\b ;he hading grocers. 5 7 i S > EVv' in Tancred Srreefe, ; ft *■ Melior'b Ze>a)arAl_ Bo;.t Store. : The boat; and cheapest shop for boots and i si",o«'< J'OST FANCY —Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store ie 6«lling Ladies Good | Leather Shoes at 6s 3d. I cannot maka !it out how Meilor can manage to give such wonderful value for so little money ! for you always getfthe very beat boots or i thoes at Mellor's TTjATTi fan biking powder ;a Wie great) X ent novelty you ever enw. Hold all tro<**Tft. npRY . i-r.e B»pi.i Lii»itr.ujj> .Shire GlosZ JL Try »,he Kapid Lifihiing Shiro Gloss Trythe Kui.m.l L^htiag Sbiro Gloss Sold by all leading grocers. .5 1 ''yiJ'dY worry ovi" ;.he normi,; of -\ aJiiro j y\ Bijy atm of Rjpirl Shin Gir.sa, i& j r/'.Rkoa chir-. ironing a pleaoura. To b* had from :\ll grocers. r^HKY SAY ihac Mellor'a Zealandia JL. Boot fcirore is giving better value in Footwear than ever. t)n yon'think it Is' true 1 It's a fact sir ! 1 jnst bought thia pair of shooters at Mellor's, and they only ost nic 10s ; if I went anywhere elsa for them they would have cost ma a lot more. Take my advice, the next p»ir of boots or shoes you want for yourself or family, go to Mellor'» Zaalandia Boot Stora for them.: He haa thousands of psirs to pick from, and hia prices are much cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. Thanks old man, I will certainly boy my next from Mellor. By tha way: You might give me hia address Oh ! Everybody known that Mellor's Zealandia Booc Score is In T&ncred Street, Ashburton. H AXE NOHCE-That Mellor's Zea ls iaadia Boat, Sr,<-re i? giving better vih;o th:u) ever in Footwear TT7ANTED KNOWN—Th»t for Fe4 VV Gr-od Winter Boots and Shoes, ab Reasonable Prices, e.*!i »l J MOISON, for, &h in the pa«<, J*M, si ill maintains, and would nnr, forfeit, (bat giand re|,u*atloa be ht^htir! and p'III holds, noi by nonsensical talk, hut !■ iR Boots have at ali times stood ihe leet, find are (he beet) proof of bis succ*.bp. Repairirg do»e at once. BesO Sole Leather used.—K«xt Oi.urE Hc-u^e. East Hrreefc,/ Aehburton "JTSATTY Pan baking powder, toe greati _C novelty, vo cat.' lias for nothing Ft(.;7i ci] ftrncpr-i f\o YOU KNOW M.,l!or' s ZeaJaudia 3. } -' Buot Store 1\ Rat.bei ! That's tbe shop to buy real good boots for Httie mr.n^y yuU K3SOW IT! lknowiili In X fact pvt-iybody kiK>\ts(hal Mellors Zsalan<;i» 800 l 3 tor a &ivts rhe beEfc value in iSiHVss and. it: At-.hburton. -f-^T ANTED KNOWN—Thas I am .'* pi*opi.rid to give Estimates for nil Plumbers' unci G&ifittirg Work, and can guarantee ccm-.pS.--.ie s&ti?faoi.ion. Hot and 1 "old Wrt'er iv-jivict-H l;nd on. Welt Binkia^ t Rkths, Tanks aod Boiitr Fr&mss. Having tc.d 0, loti^ expoiiet'Os ia Gud oepair»,'those Sporteman who require their Jung mpaired cy &n FXpert) should hrir.g ihem to mo onr'y, as tn« fsea»on ia oirso Upon usl, WILLIAM K. HYDE, Burnett Strc-jt, Next Door to OUib. Plumber, Locksmith, QaefiVcr & Tiarjnsth ; Lnweab prices) compatible witl* jjood \\J ANTM>— Meo loteo Lou of '*'% Oii!o!,i&. Tweed Trouss^a, li lldand 11^ 6d. Lol) of Hatfi nsuai pric^ !6s 6 I to 12s od ; yov;r pick for 5i lld—W H t'EAROR, Oa h Irrnpor, H(iO T UHAS'S Silver Kicp, Holophote, Ctnb, JL_i Kinglet, PtUbfiinV, Luminator, aod Aoebvlatcr, Solar, Breokenride;e, Lucaa's Caudle Lamps, Fireball «nd Phenomenon Lampp; a magnificent stock to chooea from. —Eciipie Cycle Co, Tancred Street TpATTY Pen bakiug powder oontairjs a __ patty pan st each end of tin. \XJ ANTED KNOiVN-We are celling VV Luoas'a Ciub Lamps for 9j each;— Esiipsa Oyole Co,*«Tancred Street PAfTY Pan baking powdev wanta ©rs trial without prejudice, two patty pairs or nothing e__i. t_^:.-.r______r___r_____j^ —u... 1 ,"-a INSURE NOW WITH TEE Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600,000 BAS already been added to Policies in the Department. This is the Bonus Year And everyone now taking out a participa ting Policy will receivo a substaatial bonus. . at the end of the year. J. H. RICHARDSON, Commissioner, TO THE FARMERS OE THE : TINWALD DISTRICT. E7" AVISO t.».keu over tho SHORING & K. GENERAL BLACKSMITH BUSI NESS lately c*rried on an Ti&w&ld by Mk J Stisphess, 1 am. prap- "od to pxecute all work oni.rus>ed tc ma wi-.h denpatob, and at . moderate prices. T:u«ting te reoeivs a fair share cf i^ublic « naU-Dsg'ij V VJ . -A>.t.\JjL.i JL\iJLk.,V>.i. l» ■ (late of LagmhobJ., TINWALD SHOEING FOR 6& * 183. tHOTOGBAPHY. HALMA'S STUDIOS, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, TTKT E are dolnfl TWELVE ENAMELLED^ %V CABINET PHOTOS sod EN LARGUMENT, size 12 k 10, mounted on beautiful tinfcod piateeuok mouut) for 15«t, SEE SPECIMENS, as this is only for a*. Limited Time. COME EARLY.