The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no a 5599

Abhburtof ; Monday, February 17, 1902.

Price ; One Penny

Russian Support of Mr Clam berlain.

The Russian political magazine, Viestnik Europa, contains a seriously and impartially written article on the subject of the recent of the recent ebullition of Anglophobia in Germany, which Is interesting as a correct re flection of intelligent and fair minded opinion in this country of the extraor* dinary sensitiveness manifested by all classes of Germans to the critical com parison made by Mr Chamberlain At Edinburgh, The following are ex* tracts;—

'It were (he blackest of infamcms libels to compare the conduct of the British troops in South Africa to that of the Germans in Francs thirty years ago. Were the Germ dj situated as the, British are in Sooth Africa, they would, we do not for a moment doabfe, have recourse to much more severe measures. They would make no cere mony, after formally declaring the war at an end, of shooting Boers of the roving and guerilla bands they cap* tared. The most prominent and strik ing feature of she Boer war, as it has latterly, been waged by the defence, la the patience and humanity of the British Commanders and troops. It is ridiculous of the Germans to assert that tbe British have transgressed the Jaws and customs of legitimate war* fare. They are the last people in the world who should make such a charge. Had (he Oomrnander-in-Ohief in South Africa been able to meet the Boer ia a few concentrated, pitched, and decisive battles we should have had none of this German criticism even though the Transvaalers and Free Staters were practically annihilated

' We have shown, we venture to ba lievp, that the angry clamour raised in Germany against Mr Chamberlain's pasting and comparative illusion has been altogether artificial, unjustifiable, aod essentially hypocritical,'

Strong Testimony.

THIS IS ASHBURTON TESTIMONY AND WILL STAND INVESTIGA TION.

If yea doubt the following and wiah to investigate you haven't to go to some other town in the colony to prove It. Ibs not a long story published in the Ashbnr* ton papers about a resident of Auckland or Wellington, It's aboub a resident) of Ashburtonand given in hia own words. What proof can be better or stronger 1 Mr George Halleburton, Engineer, Cox street, Aehburton, says :— 'I have suffered most terribly with the ktdneya. Many is tha time T have had to knock off work through the pains which this malady o-iased me, Pains in the spine below the shou'der were the worst and these made ma pretty well helpless. The secretions were disordered ;-.nd contained a deposit like bkkdut. and were always scalding. I used to take purgatives for this ailment, and nntil I goeDuan's Backache Kidney piiL I looked upon them as my standby. The purgatives did me very little good, bufc the most) good I knew how to obtain. Doan's Backache Kidney pills, however, were an education to me. I know now tiac purgatives are injurious In the ling run. Djan's Backache Kidney pills did ma good without in any way weakening me. They acted splendidly on the system throughout, it seemed, and relieved me from head to heel. I lost all the pains and my secretions were restored to a proper condition. I strongly recommend the use of Doan's Backache Kidney pllla. Many in New Zealand suffer with the kidneys and here Is a kidney medicine which will keep them in good health. I procured this remedy at the Ashburton Drug Store. Doan'a Backache Kidney Pills are sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 3a per box (six boxes 16s 6d), or will be posted on receipt of price by the proprietors! Foster, McLollan Co., 76 Pitto Street, Sydney, N.B.W. But be sure they are Doan's.



SHIPPING • i^ » 13. la ji^^^S^ SW ZEALAND i^Ej^i'SSHIPPING OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS FOR LONDON, via M»nii VWas, Ssoarifle & Piynwath. *"" Probable fina 1 Steamers. Tone. Port, Cat's. Papanui 6582 Wellington Feb 6 Rakaia 5628 Blr.ff JFeb Raapehu 7705 Wellington March 6 Waikato 4767 — F"eb Wakatane 5715 — March Wakaaui 5706 — April 8 Paparoa* 6563 May 1 Tongaviro* 7661 May 29 Rlmutaka* 7765 June 26 Wafmate 5610 Otarama 3935 Tekoa j 4050 •Twin Sorewa. For farther pariionlaro apply te FBISDLANDER BROS., Lsd. SHAW, SAVILL AND iLBION COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR LONDON. *&kJL "ROYAL MAIL STBA tgpS^^ X*; MKRS, Tfifchanperiofi W^^^^^ ftoeommodatlon fov&ll ©lasses •***«&« ft* O f pasßsagars, sailing at Morniia Video o» Rio, Toneriffe »nd Ply. month. ""Vessel Ton Commander Prom Date. *Dalphio 8273 W Breen Wel'go Feb 20 Walwera 6237 J S^uarfc Wei' n Mar 8 •Gothio 17^55 W 3 Kidley Wei' d Mar 27 fMamarl 35831 A Banks * Twin Sorew f No passengers carried For farther partioalars, apply NIOOLL BROS. UHION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited t-TEAMERy SAII FKCMOTTELTON AS BJSDER: Far Wessbpert) and Grey men th—Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Satardays NOTE—For extra sailings Bee advertise ment) in Christchurch papers Donedin ~ Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Satardays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; eferance should therefore be made to Ohrlstchnrch daily papers foE dates and honr of sailing For farther particulars apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent, Ash burton BUSINESS NOTICES EOYAL HOTEL, £SHB0BTON« MR A. WHITAKER, late ruinager Ashburtion Oiub, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience, Fishing Hub at mouth of Ashburton River 11 WESLEY & SONS, HAVING taken over the late MrOsbobk Coombk's oonneclion, will visit Aeh burcon and Burrounding districts three times per annum, viz, March, July and November Orders may be left at the Commeroia Hotel or with Mr Llewellyn Owen at his Morlo Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton Mcaamental Sculptor, 60 StaSord St, Timatu tA LWAYS in Stock—A firet XjL class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments, Daeigna and Estimates may be inspected at the eatabliehment of Mr John Wilson, Painter, Burnett Street, Ashburben Letter Gutting in any style THE MEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Utoiaa West Street, Astiburtoo. EVERY Deacr.ptlon of Farraera Requisites at lowest rates, rocfjries, Hardware Saddlery, Cornßacks, Woolpacka, Twine, Oils' Tlaware Hoirse Covers Soft) Gooda & Boots GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from our Agents in other parta of the Colonies, we are in a position Co obtoiQ higheab possible price, for all grain placed In our hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly c&rs ful to enquire from na and inspect our goods before orderiog olsewhsre. COENSACKS HOW L&KDIHG EX SHIP. Clients should order immediately, and eavß expense of handling. Binder Twine. Call and obtain our quotations before ordering elsewhere. T F GIBSON. Manager eOGEUSG BANGBS. TDARNINGHAM AND 00..8 1 IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, new patent: Meeda no Setting. Can be uaei ao Open Firsi .ABK FOB THB IMPBOVBD ZEALANDIA,



BUSINKBS NOTICES NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY ESIABLISHED .... „. 1869 CAPITAL—OKI MILLION mHE Premier and Wealthiest, jqlobW A. Company, Noted for Promptness and Liberality Pftid-ap Capital and Reserves, £400,000 Fire and Marine Risks, Also,— Risks on Growing Crops, Threshing Machines, etc, accepted at lowest current rates nicoiiTbros., Agents FAT LAMBS AND SHEEP. TO THE FAEMERS OF ASJ3BURTO& AND Surronading District. "W7"E Have pleasure to notify that we will be BUYING either by the head on the farm, or at per 1b in the Factory, at TOP MARKET VALUES throughout the coming season, NICOLL BROS. ASHBURTON-. VJSRMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. LOANS GRANTED Fit 0 M and upwards, at oarrent rates Full Particulars on application. Office —Tailored Street. Office Hours—9.3o a m till 4pm Firab Tuesday in Month—9,3o a m till 4 p m ; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager ROSS' ANDITOTE & OINTMENT THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDST FOR PURIFYING THE BLOOD. THE following unsolicited Testimonial by a gentleman well known lv Ashbnrton speaks for itself: — Masterton, August 28,1901. Ross Antidote Company. Dear Sirs,—l feel It my duty to give yon this enclosed testimonial In favor of Ross Antidote for purifying tiie blood; I have been a great sufferer for many yeats from ulcerated stomach, indigestion, etc. My life was a perfect j mißery, and I was almost a wreck. I grew tired of trying different medical men and remedies, of which I had triei almost every known one but yoars, and one day some eighteen months as;o a gentleman came Into the shop where I was employed. ; Ha remarked 'Jack, you look very ill' (and you may depend I was). He added, i Will you take some medicine if I procure it; I replied I will take anything, He brought me a bottle of your Antidote, and I took it accordingly as directed, and to my delight I began to geb well, and after taking three large bottles I was a new man—thanks to your great discovery. I always keep it by me, and find a few doees occasionally keep me in perfect health, and I wish you the success wiuh it that each a medicine merits. You can make what use yon like of this. —I remain yours, etc, J H Pauling, Masterton May be obtained from Messes Fletchbb Beos and Shearman Bkos, Ashburton 9 232 THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " JL two XwWltvUWi 9 HAYING sold oat of my old stock of theee superior Bicycles, I have use opened up a f reah consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RAOERS, <& ROADSTERS In all sizes and all fitted with the ev©^ lasting G & J detachable Tyre OALh AIND INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK OTHER MAKES FITTED WITB G & J TYKBSi D. THOMAS. T> EMEMBER our Boots and Shoes will JDu wear like brass, and we are giving wonderful Bargalns.at MEM,oii°#et*iandla Boot Stove.



BUSINESS NOTICES ipi OVERNMENE LIFE INSURANCE! Mb J H Stbvens, of Hawera, insured for £100 b 1880, and hh policy matured last year. He paid £86 It 3d in premiums, and received ati nuturily £125 9a, whioh is approximated equal to a return of all pre miums with 3£ per ceab compound interear, after having been covered againas the risk of death for 20 years, COPY OF LETTER FROM ASSURED Dear Sir,—l am in receipt of your cheque on account of policy 14638 matured. This insurance under Table 11120 has given cue free insurance for 20 years, and now returns my premiums with 50 per cent added. You may use this letter if desirable.' Yours Faithfully, Jas H Stbvensi The above instance in only one of many hundreds, which are now maturing at the rate of £1,000 a week. i J H RICHARDSON Government Insurance Commissioner PLANTEKOA THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY FOR THE BLOOD. How oft 'tis eald, * What's In a name ?' To place it on the roll of fama, Amongst tho foremost to remain; PLANTEKOA What cheere the traveller on life's way, BBset with ills from day to day ? With one accord the people say,-— PLANTEKOA A ' Star of Hope' shines o'er tho way, Where pain and sickness hold fail sway ; The Remedy that's como to stay— PLANTEKOA Snrpasslng piles of patent pWs, That often play with human ills ; To save the doctor's heavy bills— PLANTEKOA The libtle children, pale aud weak, Who neither play or pleasure seek ; What is it makes the rosy cheek % PLANTEKOA An often, too, when in the ' teena ' How listless youth and maiden seems A remedy within their means.- PLANTEKOA And later in life's battle strife, With push and competition rife ; For wear and tear of business life— PLANTEKOA For ripe old age, for calm and rest, When sun is Binking in tae west ; Life's iourney through it is the best— PLANTEKOA PLANTEKOA OINTMENT, The Mighty Healer PLANTEKOA HERB TOIL&T SOAP for the Skin From Chemists and Storekeepers Agent - J. JACKSON, Sannders' Buildings, Ashbarton. TO BE PUBLISHED IN APRIL, 1902. A COMPLETE and Reliable Direobbrj FOR CANTEKBURY NELSON, MARLBQROUGH, and WESTLAND. STONE, SON AND CO., Publishers of the well known Stone's Otago and Southland Directory and Stone's Wei lington, Hawke's Bay, and Taranak Directory, etc, have the honor to notify their intention to compile and publish a thoroughly complete and reliable DIRECTORY, to ba entitled :— STONE'S CANTERBURY, NELSON, MARL BOROUGH & WESTLAND DIRECTORY, AND NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL. APRIL, 1902. Edited by John Stone. Will contain more than twice the amount matter given in any previously issued Directory of Canterbury. Price : If ordered before p üblioatioia 10s 6d after publication, 12a 6dj 6 I Manning & Go's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, TUB BEST IN THE MARKET Eqnal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashborton—MESsas Sukab m.an Bros ST. GEORGE | JAMS, I?oitecl 4§o Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. . TRY THEM Procurable from all Grooers and Storekeepers J throughout the Colony A CARD. MESSRS SieiHOEII & CBESBWELL BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS CHRISTCHUROH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFEIGB* at Mr Davison'b, West Street Aahburton, where they will attend every THURSDAY and on other days when necessary. They will ba represented in Ashburbon by Mr J. Davison, who la authorised to receive instructions on their behalf, and bo whom communications may be addressed. We have various auma of money awalttag nveabment at lowest current ratse. STRINGER AMDRESSWELU SOLICITORS, CHBISTCHUROF & ASHBURTOH



v _ BUSINESS NOTICES ■ 30.000 P OBION ip Cooking Ranges Wrn /-^sgr-1 la Use In the Colony '< r"':^K! It'hs/ buvtt Lignite, Trae Coal, or Wood hj> I £% |^^^3 fIF?~T* m^ri NO SETTING REQUIRED. 11l pfc^swr^SJ i*_ll__s_ With Stove Pipe oan be worked out In the iTSI I^^^, >o^NT|lfii open, Splendid Bread Bakers 188 Iv^ij^i kl **>_2__*ll_ J With oast iron or copper boilers. The ¥ 1 Is*"' 8'0 b: *>s***'l^'^^ln I oopper boilers are Urge and bin lined inside. 1* I lfeii?iw!i *S^*jC°J ' Repairs are a Minimum. ■ L^^*Llsll ' %s"'*"tei Mada in all sizes, single or doable I I-SS f^k^je ShmS3| 1 High or low pressure boilers mS^^^^^^3^^^^^^S9l Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom W^^ s^sssgt^gx^s^ami^a^^ Catalogues oan be obtained, or from the makers H. E. SHACKLOCK. LTD BGUTHEND FOUNDRY, Fringes Street, DUNTCDIN A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND * | A HAPPY NEW YEAR. WHILE wishing oar many Friends the Compliments of the Season, JVMF-LLOB, of the Zealanrlia Boot Store, begs to inform his many Customers that during the Christmas Holidays he is offering somo Wonderful Value in Footwear Having bonght at a big discount 300 Pairs of np to date Boots and Shoes, he intends giving his Customers the benefit of this Special Purchase by clearing the lot at startling bale Prices. The Following are a few of our Prices :— G.nta Boots 7s lid, usoal price 10a 6d I Mene Shoober Boots greatly reduced Girls and Boys School Boots 3. lid, usual j L»diea Tan Shoes at 7* 6i, usual price 10s 6d pricn 6? 6d I Msns Good Bluchers 5- lid Ladies Prebty Walking Shoes at 63 6d, ueua! j 5 Dczsa Pairs of Damaged Boots almost price 8h 6d j given away Childrens Ankle Straps from 2a | Oar very large Stock of Amsrican, Nufaetnr, and English Goods will be greatly reduced during the holiday season. Now's your time to boy. Remember that Mellor's Zaalandla Booc Stdre is a household word. Ask your friends where they gee the best value in Boots and Shoe 3, and they will tell you to go to Mellor's Z alandia Boot Siore, the Loading Boot Shop, Tancred Street, Ashburton. xmwoßßaMMiM tmmt.mmmmmi™mmmmaßmßbi&mmaMmmmasf*mMmKmmn wmwrimmmw ——■■ HARVESTING TOOLS. HAY FORKS—2, 3, and 4 P rong. OLOVEB FORKB.—S Prong, with Guards Scythe Blades and Handles, Hay Rakes, etc Machine Oils, Oastor, Bradding, and Linseed Oils, faints in all Colours rr.OOLS Suitable for the Harvest Field, including-—Viooa, Soruw Wtenohes, Spanners X in beta of four, Rivet and Bolt Punches, Pincers, Plyere, Coppsr and Iron Rivets, Reaper Soctione, eta. PBEBERVING PANS-Enamelled and Brasp, from 51 61 each, Being overstocked at the latter part of the season, I am tislling them off Oheap'y CARPENTERS'TOOLS— I have jusl) landed a large shipment direct from the makers, and have reduoed prices all round, Customers oan rely upoo Prompt and Courteous Attention without being pressed to —m— G. MEDDINS, ' The People's Ironmongers Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade are CASH BUYERS of PRIME MILLING WHEAT OFFICE IN AECADI. Open Tuesdays and Saturdays, OORNSAOKS SUPPLIED r^ "o to nn rxr/^ ' done on farmers Ijrxilo IJLN xx account. OANTERBUKY EOLLER FLOUR MILLS COMPANY 1 D, WOOD, Manager DO YOU 3IVE YOUR CHILDREN— -■» 'Aulsebrook's COCOA r. i . , -_. AB TI CCRDnn_'S CCICCIA Absolutely full ol Nourishing and AULbtitSKUUR & tUtUA. Sustaining Properties. jaemasßammmMWKmiiwmm*iiimmWMmmmmm&aoß'**B**^BmmnmmmmMKßmmt\i —iinaxi-ia—__nH-Oaay BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T7IOR TURNIPS, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER OROP. SPECIAL MANURES are mach to emfc any kind of Soil or description of Crop. Samples of SOIL AKALYfED free of cost to Farmers using our Manure For the present season an all round redaction in price of 7_ 6(1 per Ton has been made. SATISFACTION GIVEN iviRYWHERE LAST SEASON. If there ia no agent in yoar district, send to the Office for Price List and Teatimonials CANTERBURY FROZEN iffiAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. F. WAYMOUTH Secretary, * 139 Her .ford titwot Ohristehu



BUSINESS NOTICKS Wm. Stbakgb bole Partners and Proprietors [Thos, Coveedaub A GREAT MONEY SAYING EYBNT. T rTE LADIES OF ASHBURTON \ A : «,„„ ,'ji-,, ™.»»i«h IHE LADIES OF ASHBURTON j And Surrounding Distiieb TffTILL be interested to learn tbab OUR GREAT END OF SUMMER SALE — IS NOW ON. — j And will be Continued from Day to Date, until FRIDAY, February 28 i This is a GHGAKTIO CLERANOB OF EXISTING BTOOKB, Alra 1 SPECIAL PURCHASES AND TEMPTING BARGAIN LINES ' The very Substantial Sale Reductions and Concessions will extend to nearly everything we make and sell As for GOODS OF FABHION aa they are called, including Fashionable Paris Vicuna, Berlin and London Model Millinery, Smart Mantles, , Jackets, Oapes, and Coatumee, Stylish Summer Dress Goods, Gloves,, Hosiery, i Underwear, Children's Goods, Sunshades, and a Hundred Other Striking Lines. They will be submitted AT BIDICULOUBLY LOW PRICES AT RIDICULOUSLY LOW PRICES GENTLEMEN as well as LADIES, will find it; pay them to attend thie SALE, because STYLISH SUITS TO MEASURE May (while this Sale is on) be had at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES Gentlemen may also obtain BARGAINS IN MERCERY ; Hats, Caps, Ties, Collars, Underwear, Shirts, &c, drc, and THOSE ABOUT TO MARRY Also Hotel and Boarding House Proprietors, Heads of Families, and all wbe may be thinking of Furnishing or Re-Furnishing should attend this SALE, because they may, while the SALE is on, secure Furniture, Furnishings, Bedding, Wire Mattresses, China and Glass, and all Household Requisites AT REDUCED SALE PRICES Country Residents unable to visit the SALE, may still "participate la fell the advantages at the oost of ONE PENNY ! O^E [PENNY I That ia, they may SHOP WITH US BY POST, aa thousands o! our Regular Cus tomers do. All that is necessary to do ia to CONSULT THIS CATALOGUE, write down | your requirements as plainly and concisely as possible, enclose remittance to value of Goods, and post to uj. Postal Orders are executed by as with the same care and attention that we devote to orders given at the counters. STRANGE OHRISTOHURCH 1 F&i* Cyclists Only* I Ct» Beautiful Booklet, "ALL ABOUT DUNLOP TYRES" for ffi 1902, is now ready for distribution* Contains 32 pages of Inter- H esting reading matter, artistically illustrated with cycling sketches, i! etc., also contains a copy of our beautiful Racing Souvenir, which ■ is well worth obtaining. Full particulars re management and 9 design in white, black and gold on dark-green paper. A copy II will be posted gratis on application to 1 THE DUNLOP PNEUMATIC TYRE CO. of Aust. Ltd., H - 133 LJcHfleld Street, ChHatohurch, IV.Z. i|L Depots at—Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane. , SMOKE ONLY NEW VENUS. A PERFECT TOBACCO, PROPERTIES FOR SALE. T HAVE FOR SALE — SBYERAL GOOD FARMS IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY, Amongst them being— 14()0 Acres, near Rakaia, thoroughly 512 Acres, Ruapnns, subdivided, v well [ improved, watered, with house, stable, black* 500 Acres, Rakaia, thoroughly improved smith's slop 550 Acres, Mitcham Road, no buildings COO AcreP, Rangiteta, in English grasss, 200 Acres, Mltcham Road, no buildings subdivided into 8 paddocks, two 90 Acres, near Tinwald, improved roomed hab 1000 Aoreß, Lwirlston, no balldlnga 220 Acres, Rangitafca, in tusscck, sub 207 Acres, Lowcllffe, thoroughly mr divided iato two paddocks, wire proved, first class land fenee3 186 Acres, Loweliffa, thoroughly im' 290 Acres, Winchraore, subdivided, proved house of 6 rooms 133 Acres, Mitchara Road, improved 40 Acres, Digby's Bridge, subdivided, 420 Acres, Chettsey, well Improved good bouse.of 10 rooms 3000 Acres, grand land, Lyndhurst 1936 Acres, Bankslde, subdivided, well 5000 Acres, Hinds to Ealing, ia tussock, watered, honse of 8 rooms, stable, in blocks to suit purchasers wool shed, etc ! 53 Acres, Carter's Terrace, extra heavy 330 Acres, Mayfield, subdivided, house land of 3 rooms, stable, chaff house 476 Acres, Sprin<?burn, Improvements, 140 icres, Ashburton Forks, subdivided nearly new. land good into 5 paddocks, hooee, stable, and 2 Acres, Orchard, Allenton. good chaff house j well fenced and house, thoroughly improved watered 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, 962 Acres, Mount Hutt j good house and Tancred Street, Ashburton stable 3500 Acreß, good land, Woodstock, South' 404 Acres; Elgin ; heavy and light land, land subdivided, well watered ; house, 202 Acres, good land, thoroughly stable, shed and sheep yards improved, Woodstock, Southland 1800 Acres, Newlands ; subdivided and 900 Acres, Falrfield, thoroughly im* well watered, improved; good proved honse, stable and granary 597 Acres, Rangitata, subdivided, well 640 Acres, Westerfield ; 150 acres In watered, and improved English grass, balance Toesock j 45 Acres, Tinwald fiVe roomed house, stable and chatt 2500 Acres, Lauriston house 155 Acres, Tinwald 680 Acres, Wyndhani, Southland; suit 3 382 Acres, Elgin able for dairying or cropping, sub 300 Acres, Fairfield, 6 roomed House divided, well watered; new house and Stable, well watered of eight rooms, barn, stable, cow 123 Acres, Dromore, sheds, eto ; for Sale or to be 1180 Acres, Sprlngburn, thoroughly Let improved, good house and all necessary outbuildings D. THOMAS, • ASHBURTON



Jam Making Season—Any of our readeii



wanting Jam, Jelly, or Preserving Fans, could not do better than read Messrs Fletoher Bros advertisement, as they have a great many kinds to choose from, and tacit prices are bedrock. Owing to being such ft phenomenal Fruib Season throughout the county, there ia likely to be a shortage In Jam Jars, so any one requiring any should bay while prices are low. New Zaalaud'a brave and hardy men Will drive the Boera from hil Ito glen, Old England's sons have Dot forgot Majuba Hill—that dreadful bloti They II fight all weathers, fine or wet;, Nor care for cold that they may get, Whioh knowing well they can endure I By taking Woods' Gre&t Peppermint Care



HENRY STEPHENSON II m H^BT&PHENSQN. IN response to appeals frem a number ol my Clients to include the Sale of Farmi, Town Properties, Suburban Properties, Sections, etc, in my business, I have decided to do so, and am prepared to receive particulars of such, and my terms will be exceptionally eaay, NO SALE, NO CHARGE. I have several Town and Suburban Properties on my books, which I will be pleased to receive offers for, and all busiaesi in this direction will receive my prompt and best attention My Weekly Sale of Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, Furniture, etc, a 8 usual, EVERY SATURDAY, 12 o'olook. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furnl uro, etc., aa per arrangement in any part of the county. Advances made on all goods plaoed In my h»nda for Sale. MONEY—I have several Bums awaiting investment Colonial Grown and . Island Fruit aold privately during tbe week, also all kinds of Frcduce i Aobku: Norwich Onion Fire insurance Company k. Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS en time pay menta from 230s per meafjh. I have also several secondhand Instrument! on hand, cheap HENRY STEPHENSON, .AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND )OM MISSION AGENT AND VALUBB, ABhbnrton i is—=-rs===^ —~j=' l_—L-jgi f Smoke New Venue