The Chinese Question.

ANGLO-AMERICAN DIPLOM AOY TRIUMPHS

THS MANCHURTAN CONVEN TION

(Per San Francisco Miil) Auckland, April 9 Latest advices from, Honajkoob* de clare that the rebellion is spreading in the provinces of Kwang-si-KwHiug, Tung and Yunan. At Fengsheog the rebels have defeated General M&ki, killed or captured all the mandarins and looted the town. General Ma attacked the rebel stronghold, but, after two days' fighting, was forced to retreat, Many Imperial soldiers are joining the rebels owing to the superbr pay offered to them and the opportunity for looting.

Coincident with this news, the Foreign Office at London haa issued a Blue Book, dealing with the protr<ced negotiations between China and the .Powers between March 28 of last year and the signing of the protocol in October. There is ample evidence that the negotiations formed one of the most intricate webs of internal differ ences in tha history of the world. It appears thab Great Britain and tha United States continually worked hand in hand, though opposed by all the other Powers on most cardinal points. Anglo-American diplomacy triumphed, though the American pro posal to submit the indemnity question ■to the Hague Court of Arbitration met with a ref ssal on all side., including Great Britain. The Bine Book con tains only one important reference to Manchuria, Tbe British Ambassador at St Petersburg, writing to Lord Lansdowne, quotes Count L.nsdorffon April 12,1901, as saying that the Czar adhered unswervingly to his intention, frankly and frequently declared, to withdraw Russian troops aud to re store Manchuria to its former Chinese administration as soon aa the condition of the country and tha reinstatement at P«kin of a legitimate independent cen tral Government capable of maintaining order in the Empire permuted a Russian evacuation. What lies at the root of the present maladministration ia the B-le of posts with a really nominal salary, which compels a mandarin to accept irregular sourcee of income. If Cbiua succeeds in taking off this incubus, she will have acbi.ved what no nation tfflioted witb a rimilir ouree has ever acoompliafaed, A despatch from Washington, dated March 18, says that official disapproval hae' been expressed by the United States of the refusal of Germany to evacuate Tientsin. China has ap pealed to the Powers to nam9 » date whan sfye is to resume control of the city, and renewed efforts will be made by Secretary Hay to bring this about m early as possible. The question is an important one, because it is gener ally understood that continued opposi tion will have a decidedly unfavourrble effM- upon the Chinese. They have kept their part of the bargain as stated in Ihe protocol signed by tho Powers last September, and the authorities believe it only just that the Allies should carry out the pledges they ttad«, Germany ia fche .ingle Power oppoied to fche abandonment of allied government of Tientsin, and ths re ._fi_ of the city to the Chinese authori se* Great Britain is anxious to withdraw ber troops. France an- Bounces that she will withdraw fche forces she has at that point back to her Tonquin possessions, and Japan h&u Instructed her troops to return home. Neither Bum* nor the United States is represented by military at Tientsin. In official circles the opinion is strong tha. Germany intends to maintain her force at the point until China grants her additional concessions at Shantung This was her policy before the uprising when in 1099 the Tsnng Li YarneD had authorised railway concessions.

SHBs ASHBUBTON QtTABDIAK: THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hanoox, for bhe Proprietor, Robbbt Bell, at hia Printing Office, Bu-aott Street, Ashbartoa THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 19%,



LA GRIPPE THE SYMPTOMS DESCRIBED. The Case of Mm~M. TUBNEB. (By a Christchurch Reporter.) Mrs. Minnie Turner, of No. 6 Car ter's lane (which runs off Chester-street), Christchurch, recently gave a reporter a friendly welcome, and expressed her de sire to have certain facts brought under I the notice of the general community. j "It is for the benefit of people who may suffer as I did, that I wish my case to be made known," remarked th© above named lady. "Before I became experi enced in such matters I have seen folks almost dying, and yefc I was helpless to assist or advise them, but now that 1 am in possession of the experience that teaches, other people are quite welcome to profit by it? " What is the nature of the complaint ■which attacked you?" asked the re porter. " Influenza ifc is called, and very bad I was, too. The first sign of this disease that I had was a dull, aching pain in all my limbs. My legs felt so weak and shaky that I could scarcely stand. Indeed, I was quite unfit for any mental or bodily exertion. Severe pains in my head worried me to death. I could not do my work, neither could I see to sew, as the splitting headaches almost blinded mo. My tongue was white and thickly coated to such a de gree that I had no taste for anything. On the second day of my attack I was 'afflicted with, violent pains in the back, which made that portion of my body so tender that I could not lie down without feeling extremely uncomfortable. My eyes were red and watery, I was con tinually sneezing, and my throat was ■fery sore, which made swallowing a most painful operation. When I come to thmk of the great amount of tea ,f;ind water I used, to drink, it seems al imost incredible even to myself, but yet I corsld not get rid of th© feverish thirst which troubled me, and I could not the temperature down. During the day and night I used to ex pectorate a lot of phlegm, a thing which made me fear my lungs were affected. Most of this time I was kept awake at night by dreadful fits of coughing, after which I laid down distressed and ex hausted, with hot and cold flashes run ning through me one after the other. I was miserably thin and worn out, my cheeks being pale and haggard, and I am sure if the disease had not been checked when it was, the consequences would have been very serious. The last of vitality had run out of my System, leaving me a nervous, emaciated wreck." " Was there nothing obtainable to check the ravages of your attack?" "Absolutely nothing, so I thought, as all remedies I had hitherto adopted proved futile. I had lost my appetite completely, and my stomach became so ■■ upset and weak that the- smell of food became obnoxious. _ My condition was getting more critical each day, the weakening effects of influenza apparently being without limit. To continue in this way meant sure death, so you can guess my despair when everything failed to relieve me. A lady friend called to see me one day, when I was in a most inconsolable and despondent mood. After telling her what means I had resorted fco for the purpose of getting relief, she asked me why on earth I had not taken Clements Tonic. "It cured my attack, and I'm sure it will cure yours," she said. Acting on her advice I com menced taking Clements Tonic. I was very pleased at the result, for I noticed a marvellous change before I had got half through my first purchase. The racking pains in my legs and back soon ceased, my head «]» getting wonder fully relieved. A remarkable hunger claimed ray attention—a sensation I had almost forgotten. The sneezing and coughing stoppedj thus enabling me to feet some sleep. My pulsation became regular, and the general feebleness dis appeared. Clements Tonic stopped the progress of my disease, and restored me to robust health. Since then I have always been healthy and vigorous. I have recommended Clements Tonic to other like sufferers, who have always experienced the best results, thus prov ing the reliability of that unequalled medicine. These facts you may publish in any way you like."



| BTATUTORY DECLARATION. I, Minnus'Turne-., of 5 Carters-lane, Christ church, in the Colony ot New Zealand, do sol emnly and sincerely declare that I have care f illy read the annexed document, consisting of two folios and consecutively numbered from one to two, and that it contains and is a. true and faithful account of my Illness and cure by Clements Tonic and also contains my full permission to publish in any way my statements, which I give voluntarily, without receiving any payment; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the provisions of an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, intituled 91 The Justices ot Peace Act, .882." Declared at Christchurch, this seventh day of December, one thousand nine hundred, before me, STEPHEN LAWRENCE, J.P.



•dctiug Like Magic. _ .*, Indigestion and Kidnei. Tkodbles Cured —Db Mobs-'s Indian Root Pills Cbkats _ Sensation. Whsa tbe doctor leaves, and says the oase is I hopeless, what remains if tbe doctor's word ia will listen to men and i women who were once ' ' hopeleße c.ses' given j up by dootors, and who j were perfectly and j permanently cured by ! tbe ufle of Dr Morse's j This is the strong and j reliable evidence of Mr ; J A Anderson, who re» sidesat 193 Kent street, have the ring of trutri an tibe unmisbakeable. an&rfitr from indigestion and kidney troubles. In fact, my cue was so bad that I was compelled to remain in the hospital for four weeks! And previous to this I consulted BMny doctors, and tried many remedies, but nothing did effect a oure. I saw Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills advertised in a paper, and ct« a last resort decided to give them a trial, Tha change they effected was remarkable? they restored me to health and etroDgth when other so called remedies bad failed. I oan and do recommend them as being a medicine without equal, and, furthermore, isclieve bhey will do all that ia olaimed for them. You are at liberty to u.e my testi monial as you think fib, aad I shill always take pleasure in recommending Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills to my friends as an honest medicine, one thab will do all that h olaimed for lb.' Dr Moraa's Indian Root Pills are a perfect Wood purifier, and a positive cure fot biliousness, indigestion, constipation, head aches, sallow complexion, liver and kidney troubles, piles, pimples, boils and blotches mni female ailments. Sold by chemists and ■torei-oepers, price Is l|d per bottle, or six bottles 6s 6d, or same will be mailed. post paid, upon receipt of price. BoU proprietors, The W H Comstock , Co, Ltd fAusbralaeian Depot), 58 Pibb street, Sydney. Packed In ambsr bottles, and the I fall oftme blown thereon.



BUSINESS NOTICT.P IT WILL PAY YOU To Try Our t.l llih \\t II tl ,yef4rs f \#l 9 if*** 111 111 Tweed McJDOMA.L» & CO. Tailobs T HAVE FOR SALE- The Latent and Most Up to date Farm Machinery in the market THE GOLD MEDAL DRILL. The only Drill thab carried off a Gold Medal in an aotual Field Trial. Light draught combined with strength, a perfect sower, and a trial given. Inspection invited THE ROTARY DISC RIDGER. This machine takes the place of three Implements, and does the work better. A great saving bo mangel and turnip growers Ploughs, Harrows, Springtined .Oultivatori., and all kinds of Farm Machinery kepb on hand ; prices moderate and terms very easy. Extras for above kept in Block BICYCLES and all Requisites. — The latest model Chain Envoy, beautiful machine for strength, style and finish! Tho coming machine—Chainleae Envoy, no cogs or chains, bub rolls along—the easiest running machine in the market; once ridden, always ridden. Inspection invited AGENT JFOR- Southland Implement and Engineering Company Colonial Mutual Life Assnranoa Society United Fire and Marine Fire Insurance Company Money to Lend from 4£ per cent, 1000 Acrea Land, good" all round knd. Price reasonable^ and on easy terms. 2000 Acres good all round Land, can be had cheap. Very easy terms. 600 Acres Sheep Land, very little money required and easy terms. 5 Acres, with dwelling of six rooms, nice home, price and terms very reasonable. Also 2300, 900, 600, 374, 200, 650, 260, 20?, 300, 100, 90. and 79 Acrea Land ; a number of others equally cheap, and on easy terms. For particulars apply W. STONYER, TANCRED STREET ! Bank of Australasia) Riahlnery; Grain, Produce, Insurance, i Land and Commission Agenb DURING this aale you can geb Reliable Kid Gloves *for la lid ; usual prioes, 2» 6d, 2s lid, Ss 6d, all Is lid—W H PiARO-f Draper »»d Clothier.



Any of our readers requiring a lamp of any d«W»rJption should pay Messrs Fletcher Bros' rostabllahment a visib, aa they have just euoned np an Immense shipment of lamps of •11 kiad«, which they have marked at the lomat payable prioes. Their window display will give ycm an idea of the large stook they Carry The efficacy of TUSSIOUB A in all ldnit and throat complaints i« undeniable. It * touches the spot' every time. j Should other remedies fail yon can alwajsdepend on TCft&IOURA. All who have tiled it say the same; Smoke W&w Jmm



s s UNTIL IT IB TOO LATE! NOW OR 'NEVER!! Kemoving to Christchurch. Bargains for the LAST WEEK. WE CLOSE THE ASHBURTON BRANCH POSITIVELY ON BATCBDAY NEXT, APKIL 12, PIANO by Carl Hard., (a superb instrument), usual price 75gna _. ..,. now 68j?n6 i „ by H Lutiitz, Model 11, usual pricesogns ... ... .. .. now 45gns „ Two second hund, your choice, £19 10s, usual price £22 10. ORGAN by Mason and Hamlin (a magnificent Organ), usual price £45 .. now £38 „ by Dominion Organ Co, usual price £30 ». now £24 » «f i» usual price £2810s .. .. „„ now £22 10. „ by Sterling Organ 00, usual ptice £27 10. now £24 Piano Lamps, usual price 17a 6d, 12. 6cf, 10s, now 12s 6d, 8s 63, Qi. Folding music stand., metronome., Sconces, mu.io carriers, violin requisites, eto, ali reduoed to nearly half usual prices. Sheet music, Globe folios, Australian Books, oomict annuals, all at half price, and balance of epeolal purchase .ongs at 12 pieces (or Is. Your own choice. Empty Piano and Organ Oases for Sale (make splendid feed bins). 1 Gents' Tandem (nearly Dew), beautifully built, extra strong frame, double forks, E*die parts, cost £37 10s, will sell for £17 10b. EVERYTHING MUST BE CLEARED |. 4' Easy i ayments arranged if not convenient to pay c%sb, Shop open evarv 'day this Week-12 Noon till 5 p.m. LAST DAY—SATURDAY, 12th APRIL (cjJtlACj_- BROS- A °A^ Ek BURTON BUSINESS NOTICES BUSINESS NOTICES COALS COALS COALS !!! VOIOE PRODUCTION, SINGING & I PIANOFORTE. ; MOUNT SOMEBS !M »* T~l NEW SEAM COAL 1 : Ml>B *' OnnStOD. RESUMED Teaching on THURSDAY __ «_.,. _ -_._. _,___._-_.-. 20-b Jan^Havelook Street THJS is Canterbury's Best Coal. E?ery p PANN i? T T • Householder should save money, and a A li IN Ja Jj Lij keep tbe money in the province by üßlng MOUNT SOMERS COAL TAILOR AND MERCIE, This Coal has 85 per cent of Gas, burns with a good flame, and givee a steady heat. 127 Manchester Street, Ohristchurch, TRY IT! TRY IT. TRY IT 1 -.-no «_ To be had of all Coal MerohantF. JJ A 8 a Choioe Assortment of SnltlDgi Prlcc-17. per Ton at Mount Somers Station BUlteble for the BeasoD , q_ett««elda aid JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street, n n ~ nr «, rw a tt a „„„:»n„ _ i Ashburton 3 174 bover6 Ooats R specialty. Sample, sent to ai)y AddrSßß> Gentlemen's Mercery of every T HAVE Several Sums of MONEY TO . description, and the LEND out on Second Mortgagee. i LAIEST FASHIONS IN STOCK. Wj STONYER, ~ -■ WINTER GOODS. < ' THB TTT STRANGE & CO., Christoburoh, VV • oali the attention of the Ashburton MoCOBMICK p"b"°'° ___r_^_£BS Bo°mß in now decked ou. with choice Winter Goods. Lovely Jackets, Latest Macintoshes, Hon .-Mm-r-r- -r -r- -r- a t\p« dreda to ael.ob from ; Children's, Maids, and STTTJj TjTR_AT)R Lftdieß KJ -A. J_,_L-_-_J j__j^_i-L/ kj* DRESS Goods in patterni of every descrip-i ■ tioD. Flannel aod Flannelette Blousings in r ' endless variety, Heavy Winter Goods of s_U classes, at low prices that will astonish THE. WINNER fOF THE GOLD tho Public. Our Gentleman's Tweed Suitings, 800 MEDAL. patterns to choose from. FIT AND STYLE GUARANTEED, _33 3s. A._.he C-_rl.tO-.nroh Show, . w< STRANGE & CO, would intimate that ' these Sample Kooms are opened by special mnw Ayt«nnr>ivrTmr request of their A'.hburtoa cußtomers, who THE MoOOtIMIOH %Q h^_ ohoiQQ aQd yariely oomblned with style, »nd above all, good value. In j LEFT HAKD OPEN BACK the Sample Rooms will be found samples of the choices goods at fair prioes, A visit will REAPER & BIMDBR CARRIED «**"»">8 yon. Open daily. ami iniiiii iiiiH.il iiii-wmi_aa«M^ OPE THE fT H Vvjoolj, E Undbtlj. GOLD MEDAL. FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS "—" TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON Orders Now Being Received. EVERY BBQU Ut" TE 0N HAND> """"■"" Psikßhed Coffins a Specialty Morrow, Bassett 4 Go. ta t^*~«_*~«»- ---3 Private Address, Peter. Street, directly Wi__.ta_4__-.-an_. j . BAKER BEOS. FIBST CONSIGNMENT | C7omple.t« IJ'iii.-U.isliiiMg?, OF _ ■ NEW GOODS „ m FOR TBE IBS J. LLOYD, AUTUMN AM WINTER WSI° BELLEB» &0« REGISTUJRED TEACHER ot MUSIO m^^^v^» Music and Musical Instramenta of every description. Latest) music by every mail. NOW BEING DISPLAYED, Just arrived, new assortment of Mouth Orga-B, eio« AND in consequence of a change in AGENT FOR ' Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machines the Proprietorship of the Eori-e,,, will' ™»-^ « _*_%. g» ££•* be offered at specially low prices to | AGENT FOR EMPiffISS NEEDLE. facilitate a settlement of Partnership __\\ materials kept. Lessons free. Tanobbd BtBBBHS (next Hall, Herbalist accounts. w " WAIRARAPA BPEOIAL.-A Great Number of BUBINISS OPENINGS. Lines in our last Season's Stock will T>L AOKSMITH'S and Wheelwright's J3 business for aale ; a going concern, be cold during this Season at shop, 4 roomed house, and facte ef orchard and garden; the whole, including stock in trade, and goodwill and freehold of property , SPECIALLY EEDUCED PRIDES. f or £230; £100 cash only required. Bukery business, owner retiring, beat INSPECTION INVITED j connection in tho Wairarapa, horses, carts, and a snug property ridiculously cheap; about £150 cash would suffice a good trades* I man. I 500 acres of good sheep country, rather ASHBURTON ! hilly, but well watered, and will carry 2£ to the acre, freehold for £3 per acre; 9 milci DRAPERY COMPANY -XySW £300 or £400 required, every asaistenoe to , - t good couple. Beardinghouse, 22 rooms, boarders average THOMAS YOUNG", from 15 to 25; in centre of Masterton; ' beautifully furnished, freehold £400, fur- BOOTMAKER» Tanobbd Street, niturc at valuatiou; easy terms arranged if required. HAS Juat Received a line of Ladies Country hotel, new, with 350 B°res good Best American Gloss Kid Leglet an °°T country, . mile from dairy factory, and Button Boots for the Winter, also Goloshes. | faOS, Dg ra} lwa? Btat,o° 5 47 cows, pigs, Prices moderate 1 P°«lfcry, furniture, and goodwill; 10 years J Bespoke work and Repairs, promptly I'"«»: tQ6 Prif fof everything as lb standi attended to. I £l 'lfio 5 «*•? iD«eiog 5 a big money making j ' chance. , . .—. GHGOODALIi, l I Smoke New Veaoa Auctioneer, &c, Jd^atertou



BUSINESS NOTICES j SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT j w. ■____»*. I IN . j AMERICA'S LEADING CORSET, THE W.B ERECT FOKM, It is claimed bhab this Corset fits the* Natural Figure and gives Comfort and Comfort and Healthful Wear, combining a BniarfcsApp-Rraneo and Hygiene condition, § Prices from Cs lid 'upas to Suit all Figures MITCHELL & TURNER. qiHE WIATHBR DURING THE PAST WEEK HAS FOUND OUT THE WEAK SPOTS IN YOUR UNDERSTANDINGS, iH-UWIIH-jl-MP ITIIt-.-8.---.IIPI Oh! For a Pair of Dry, Comfortable, Good Boots. SIGH NO MORE, CALL AT NICHOLAS & PICKFORD'S AND GET THE VERY THING YOU WANT; THE FINEST STOCK IN TOWN. American Makes in Men's and Women's latest up-to-date Styles at lowest prices, in Strong Makes, Splendid Values, only Reliable Brands kept- NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD. EAST STREET; .B.L.ANI&B.C'S, BUG*, ! FLANNELS, AKD WOOLLEN UNDERCLOTHING. T7.IRBT Consignment of tbe new Wools direob from tbe mills, at lower price than aver sold in New Zealand, at ALOOBN'S Drapery, Clothiug, and Boot Warehouee .' LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, RUGS, ETC. LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, RUGS, Etc., AX T. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S. TTCTE HAVE just purchased a very Oboice Assortment ot TRAVELLERS' SAMPLES in Hearth Rugs, Carpets, Squares, Hall and Passage Mats (in the latent designs and colours. The above ara to ba Bold at prices much below tho usual Cash prices. Passage Mats from Is each. Hearth Rugs from 2s 6d, 3s 6d, and so on. We are now showing .NEW BEDSTEADS (just opened up) direct from tho Birmingham Factories, the latest in Iron and Brass Steads. BEDDING and FURNITURE of all kinds In Stock and made on the Premises. Old Far altar c Repaired and Renovated equal to New. Bedroom Ware, Dinner Sets and Tea Sets, Silverware, Lamps, Vaees, and Fancy Goods, Perambulators and Go-Carts, Wicker and Fancy Ohtirs, SEWING MACHINES-The Best at lowest prices, (The famous • Anchor/ T. H. UNDRILL & CO., FUBNJBHINO WAREHOUSE, TANORED STREET (Established 1882 FARMS FOR PRIVATE SALE. - :x: ■ - ■■■■" W^_ HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES FOR PRIVATE SALE: ---376 acre farm at Waterton, with 4 roomed houae, 4 stall stable, loose box, and granary ; good cropping and grass land 400 acre farm at Llsmore, good improvements ; 250 acres n grass, 60 acres ready for wheat, 60 turnips, and 50 stubble; 7 roomed house, stable, woolshed, granary 786 acre farm ab Newlands, with 5 roomed house j acres In turnips, 600 newly laid down, 187 old pasture 730 aores. Hinds district, good buildings, all in grass, well fenced and subdivided Into 9 paddocks, well watered 1100 acre farm at Ealing, no improvements ; 800 acres in tussocks, balance in turnips 405 acre farm ab Ealing, with 4 roomed house, stable, and other improvements ; all in grass 500 acres ab Methven, 8 roomed houae, and other improvements 156 acre farm at Flemington, 4 roomed house and stable, well watered and fenced 476 aore farm at Springburn, all newly laid down ; 7 roomed house, 6 stall stable, woolshed, divided Into 10 paddocks 450 acre leasehold farm, at Mitcham Road 950 acre farm at Seafield, 4 roomed house, stable 262 acre farm ab Flemington, highly improved, divided into 8 paddocks, well fenced and watered, 6 roomed house, granary, outhouse, 4 rooms, 6 stall stable, and other necessary outbuildings 3800 acres, all In grass, well fenced and subdivided ; all well watered and good plantations ; close to railway ; with good buildings, house, woolshed, cottage, and other improvements ; easy terms. (This property can be sold subdivided in two blocks.) We shall ba glad to give the fulleat Information to intending purchasers, and show them over any of the above properties. friedlanderTbros., ltd.



f | WAITED . T ADIES ! Tbe wonderl'ul « Daydream ; 5_J Corset for 5. lid dnucg the "sale,-— Pearoh's Drapfry Sal* W'AiNTßD—FarmeM and Employers requiring Married Couples, Plough men. Grooms. Gardens, Shepherd., Dairy Hand» ; p»!so Hotel Servant*, to apply to J, McDonald, Mnnoheeter Street, Ohiint. ohurch. Ail orders promptly attended to. ! Miss Conway supplies female servants. 2102 |" SAY FUXENI); Where is the best] h shop fco buy a pair of boots? Why, Mellor's Zealandia Boot Stcre ! I always got aood valae at Mellor's W "ANTED KNOWN-That J Moison hftfi made immense reductions in oscer to clear more quickly, and make room for his new Chaiatmaa Stook of Boots and Shoes, of best quality just arrived Repair* ing done at once, beat leather used j the Hall —next' Court House, Ashbuirton. 11 I_3 pEWARD-Found in Tancred Street, MJh Mellor's Zaalandia Bosfc Store. j The best and cheapest shop for boots and j shoes I T\o you know thab E Bairstow is selling JL/ for oc-sh at less than Christoharch 1 prices, as the few following quotations will show :— Brass rafiiron bedsteads, extended foot rail, from 80s; Duchess tables from 30ei s Duchess chests from 45a ; inspection and comparison invited. H 1 "yQU KNOW IT! 1 know it! I In | JL fact everybody kotows that Mellor's j Zealandia Boot Store gives the besb value I In Boots and Shoes in Ashburton. T\Q YOU KNOW Mellor's Zealandia JL** Boot Store 1 Rather 1 That's the shop to buy real good boots for little money TTTANTBDKNeWN—That a .big lino * V of Lace Curtains we have just landed, ex s.s. Paparoa, ia full of really nice goods at tempting prices. Full display in our windows—Mitchell & _ übnhb. WANTED KNOWN—That our Lace Goods and Embroideries are a really fine collection and being bought direct from thp makers, the value is indisputable.— Mitohbix & IUBNEB. Tj-AKE NQTICE-Thab Mellor's Kea- IJL landia Boat Store ia giving better I value than ever in Footwear ITT\O you want your home to loot nice and JL/ fresh for Christmas ? Then send along any furniture whiah needs recovering or renovating to H Bairstow, who makes ib look like new, v £» ENJ AMIN Gom atopa coughing, loosens ► phlegm, allays that irritation. Suits young or old; 'pATTY Pan baking powder contains a X patty pun <*. each end of tin. WANTED KNOWN—That our Dreaa f making Department is in full swing. Orders for Easter Holidays should be given at once — Mitchell & OL'OBNBB, /"^AN'T atop coughing? Benjamfn Gum \J cures recent or chronic coughs. It's made to cure, aud does cure. pAT'i'X Pan baking powder, tbe great JL novelty, two patly tins fer nothing From all Grocers , J[>ATT_ j^an baking powder ia the great) est novelty you ever saw. Sold all gronors. 'IA/ilAl prize takers for pastry use f f Fatty Pan baking powder, the great Deveity. PATTY Pam baking powder wants one JL ta-bl without prejudice, two patty nana | for nothing "DEN.AMIN Gum, the wonderful Cough X-J remedy, gives instant relief. Children I also it readily j pleasant to take. BUSINESS NOTICES' " PHOTOGBAPHY. HALMA'B~BTUDIOS, ISAUNDPJRS' BUILDINGS, TTTE are doing TWELVE ENAMELLED VV CABINET PHOTOS and EN LARGEMENT, size 12 x 10, mounted on v !' beautiful tintod plate suuk mount for 15g SEE SPECIMENS, as this is only foe a Limited Time, COME EARLY. FOR CYCLING SHOES GO TO H. PAN NELL, Bootmaker & Importer, 90 & 95 MANCHESTER ST, OHRISTCHURCH. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS ' and Every Description of Athletic Shoes Made to Order and la Stock Write for Instructions for Self-Measurement FIT GUARANTEED. 3 12 tjT ANTED" KNOWN-That I am I % T prepared to give Estimates for all Plumbers' and Gasfitting Work, and oan | guarantee complete satisfaction. Hot and I Cold Water Services laid on. Well Sicking, } Baths, Tanks, and Boiler Frames. Having 1 had a long experience in Gun Repairs, those j Sportsmen who require their Gnna repaired I t>y an Expert should bring them to ma £ early, as the season is close upon us, WILLI_.M R. HYDE, Burnett Street, Nexb Door to Club. Plumber, Locksmith, Gasfitrer & Tinsmith. Lowest prices compatible wibh good workmanship 3 5 T T T V IS THE' J-J 1 JU 1 BEST • IB THE Qm A J\ f^TT BEST O 1 AJttL/Jtl USE NO OTEB.E Procurable from all Grocers and Storekeepers throughout tho colony



I -BUSINESS NOTICES I j LLEWELLYN OWEN, ' MOSM. -J i CERTIFICATED & REGISTERED j TEACHER. n S' TUDENTS prepared for any Musioa! J Examination held in New Zealand, ? o j AH branches of Mualc taught. j | Candidates presented at !<'xaminations | IS? ; average marks gained, 94 per cent, 1 IS THAT BOY \ READY « For Bis Next Pair of BOOTS I *T¥TE Have on hand a large assortment " BOOTS AND SHOES Built for just the wear fbhab Boys and Girls j _ can give them, j SOHOOL BOOTS, LIGHT AND STRONG, ! At Prices to suit^the Working Man. ; D. STOCK'S ' BLUE BOOT STORE . Burnett Street, Ashburton FOR \ I WATCHES CLOCKS, : JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELEOTRO-PLATE \ ; SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Eto, OO TO O. JESSON, pi Practical Watchmaker and Jeweller, j Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) J Ashburton. j —Repairs a Specialty,— J t Presentation Gommi.tees liberally dealt witb. NOTICE TO FARMERS. NOW that the season for ploughing h_a como again, we beg to inform the Farmers of the County that I am prepared to REPAIR PLOUGHS All MODERATE RATES, Having had long experience in tbi. olasß of work, we can guarantee all jobs turned out, First class Engineer employed, All kinds of Coach and Lorry Building executed to order, Kennedy & M.oir 5 ASHBURTON IMPLEMENT WORKS, (Late Reid & Gbat), ■ Cameron Street . . . __ JAMES BAKER in thanking Patrons for paeb favours, would solicit a continu anoe to hia successors, W. & M. BAKER, | who will carry on tha business as usual at I the Furnishing Warehouse, Havelock Street _ 12 127 W. DONGES. ARCADE CHAMBERS mEAOHER of Violin, Mandolin, and Harmony Pupils attended at their own homess Quarter commenceß from any date. '' J. L HIGGB HAS La test Desiffrisl ■ IN 9 HOUSE : : DECORATIONS GALL AND BEE. el • JLu JljL JL vT \X >Om Houae Decorator, Painter, Glazier, Slgnwriter, etc.,'.Tanored Street. j THE j CBBISTCHUKOH MEAT COMPANY, Limited ) ISLINGTON FREEZING WORKS f SMITHFIELD f PICTON OFFICE S Hereford Street, CHRISTCHURCH Stafford Street, TIMARU PICTON it LONDON OFFICE-64, West Smlthfield E.G. ; • fabmers"frbezing. \ THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COM PANY have taken New and Enlarged Offices at SMITHFIELD MARKET, and the Company haa decided to offer to Farmers I I the fall advantage!, of consigning through J its London OraiOß, where their consignments j will be handled with judicious care, under j the personal eupevision of the Company's 1 1 Staff. The Company's Brands are in special I' ' favour throughout the United Kingdom, j: Especially is this so with the Company sI! celebrated * ECLIPSE' Brand, and it hss ! been decided to give the Farmers the full I ' advantages and benefit of having their ' Meat graded under this well known and favourite Brand, when consigned through . the Company. LOWEST OBOSS CON SOLIDATED BATES. i JUST FANCY — Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store is soiling Ladies Good ■ Leather Shoes at 6a 3d. I cannot make 1 it out how Mellor can manage to give j such wonderful value for so little money, for you always get the very best boots or j shoes at Mellor's '[ TTJANTED KNOWN—That Mitohei-I, VV & Toknbb are Sole Agents for the ] W.B. Straight) Form Corset, which is now in such great favour aud demand. All the I numerous styles and Shapes all ou view in | the Firm's Showroom