Trades Unionism in Scotland a Century Ago.

THE FIRST CRIMINAL TRIAL IN SCOTLAND FOR ILLEGAL COMBINATION.

Io these days when Trade Unionism plays sooh «n important part in every branch of indaitriil lite it it interesting to record the following striking, illustra tion of the measures tsk^o to suppress each organisations in Scotland over a hundred years ago. On February 25th, 1799, there caoao on for • irial in the High Ooorlof Justiciary, Edinburgh, before Lord Eakgrove, Pet°r Amot, Alexander Hay, and James Henderpon, ill Bhocmiken in Edinburgh, accused of in unlawful combination or conupir »o; to raise*the wages of jonrnejmon ihotmtkers, and in forming for this purpose in lbs" years 1794 and 1795 an illigfl AssoQistion called " Tho Tramp log,.Society ...or TJniled Journeyccen Shoemakers," for supporting these journeymen who # h«d, in obedience to the resolutions of the Society, given over working, and ilso for defraying the expense of any prosoention that might be brought against any of thorn on ac count of such a confederacy, as also for kecpiug ap • correspondence with other Societies of ■ similar kind in England and Scotland. The prisoners having pled guilty, the Lord Adv.cate said it was unnecessary for him to bring any farther evidence, y«t, although this wbb the sane, be thought it bis duty to ex plain the reasons which induced him lo prosecute tbe panels, whose crimp, that; ' of ent«ring into AN UNLAWFUL COMBINATION to raise their wages, was in the highest •degree dangerous, not only to thfir masters, but also to the pnblic at large, who never failed to-suffer from such improper conduct. He pointed oat that information had been laid before him of this combination, whioh was in fact a systematic conspiracy not only in Edinburgh and throughout Scotland, but also in London and the principal places in England. The whole were linked together for their mutual sup port, and a regular correspondence kept up which oould have been proved upon the trial had not the voluntary confession of the prisoners rendered it unnecessary. He could not help thinking the panels had been misled by people giving thrm bad advice, and such people were highly culpable, as there oould he no doubt it was their Intention to take off a set of Industrious workmen from their proper employ ment and fill their heads with notions not only contrary to law, but danger ous to good order and society in general. Another thing, he said, had been practised. Threats had been used, and every .person who could not join in this combination was stigmatised and held op to the execration of the rest of his brethren of the same trade. The Lord Advocate concluded by hoping that the trial would prove a salutary warning fco every description of tradesmen and taec hanics to avoid all kind of combinations, which had up till then never failed to hurt tbe public and bring ruin on those concerned in them. As showing the importance of the trial, the defence of Ihe prisoners waa placed in the hands "'Of the then famous advocate, . '

THB HON MB BRSKINE, •lid from hia remarks it would appear that he accepted the task in no light npirit He said that after what had fallen from the Lord Advocate It was almost unDfCPß?ary for him to say anything, He thought tho prisoners were serious in their confessions, and if he had net been of this opinion he certainly would have acted as their counsel, besides, b-fore taking up the case, be bad insisted upon the Society being dissolved, and he at that time waa of opinion that it no longer existed; He entirely concurrpd with the lord Advocate oisto'the dangerous nature of combinations to raise wages, as it tended to corrupt the minds of honest workmen, and was attended with manifest injury to the pablio This, was the first time Mr Erakine said &uch a question was tried in Scotland, and be hoped it would be the last. He had no doubt it proceeded.much from mistaken notions) of the law, and also from bad advice. If a man committed murder or robbery, he continued, he wag guilty of a crimp, the laws of man and of God oloarly showing this, but in cases like ihe present

MUOH MISCHIEF JMIGHT ARISE from false notions of the law, and he bad distinctly stated this to the pri soners when they asked his advice, and he was happy to say they had profited by it, Mr Krakine also concurred with the Lord Advocate in his reflections oa the conduct of the masters, and trusted every description o! men would avoid entering into schemes so danger ous in their coiwquenceg. In conclu sion, he pointed out tbe contrite behaviour of tbe panels, and strongly urged upon the Court to pronounce a light sentence. After Mr Krskine's address the jury formally found the prisoners guilty, whereupon they were ordered back to prison, (he Judge intimating that he would pronounce sentence in a few days. This he did foar days later, on Ist March, when each of them were sentenced to a months'imprisonment in the Tolbootb.

fRE ASHBUBTO* OTAKDIAJS ; TUESDAY APRIL 29, 1902,

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600 acres of good sheep country, rather hilly, bub well watered, and will carry 2£ to the aore, freehold for £3 per aore; 9 miles from Masterton by good road, Bast paying hotel in Wellington province £300 or £400 required, every assistance to good couple, ! Boardioghouse, 22 rooms, boarders average from 15 to 26; in centre of Masterbon beautifully furnished, freehold £400, fur nituro ab valuation ; easy terms arranged if required. Country hotel, new, with 350 aores good oow country, \ mile from dairy factory, and fAoicg railway station ; 47 oows, pigs, poultry, farniture, and goodwill; 10 years lease ; the price for everything aa it stands £1,150 } easy ingoing; a big money making chance. G H GOODALL, Auctioneer! &o, MUsbertion '



__J. Bnllook:. ■ __ TO LET. OROKT fffi.es in Arcade Chambers, JO centrally ti'.uated in Burnett Street-. T. BULLOCK: """^^^EA-jiATION^ ALE. OF a number of Town Scot ons as fol" lows, viz t— T S 419, containing | acre, fronting Moore Street, nioo eiie for a bouse ; good land for garden purpoEea T 8 19, containing | aw, fronting lasb Street, near the approach to the Traffic Bridge T8 21, containing J aore. corn t of East and Dobuon streeia T 8 22, containing | aore, fronting East Sbreeb, and adjoining the above Offers ac invited for the purchase of ei.ber of these sections Inspection Invited T BULLOCK, Agent



[ BUSINESS NOTICES PJog^er Bill TJAB BEBN AND GONE, but inn I tXCELSIOE PLOUGH f AND CULTIVATORS Have Come to Biay< CALL AND INBPECF, ANY FAia TtilAL GiVrN, ! PRICES TO SUIT ALL, Also— PLOUGH SHARES IN STOCK, All Sizes—R.N.F. and 0.



MONEY. 'I^HE f;llowirg speoial sums to Lend on I approved freehold eecuritiee, v'z — £:25, £250, £600, £1000 £150, and £100. Apply to T. BOLLOCK



Fuß SALE. SHEEP FARMS. SHEEP COUNTRY. IMPROVED FARMS, ETC, 1492 acres, sheep country, mostly in its native state 500 acres, improved, very good sheep country 1200 acres odd, sheep farm, with good improvements 90 acrt>s, improved, near town 500 acres, has been sown with English grasses 800 acres odd, improved farm, good for all round faraiicg^ 1800 acres, mosily unimproved 40 acres, near the sea 98 acres odd, improved,.not fai from Tinwald 350 acres, light land, partly improve Also— Several blocks oi good land luicable for all round farmiog, varying in area trom 50 aores to 1200 aores Mosb of the lights land blocks are very euibable to work with rich heavy farm lanfie. Full particulars, terms, eto, furnished application. *___ T BULLOCK ifOB SALE, THE following Town and Subnrban Pro? pes. ties s— T 8 741, containing f acre, corner of Peter Street; and Faab Belb, oo which is erected a dwelling of 4 rooms, verandah, bay window, Etc



T 8 955, containing £ acre, unimproved, corner of East and North Belts



t tT S 956, containing £ acre, adjoining i |T 8 334, containing f acre, well situated In Moore Street, on which ia erected ootfcf.ge of 4 rooms; firs'J class land for f arden purpose TSBSS, containing J aore, fronting Grey Street, on which le ejected an a'most new dwelling house of 6 rooms, verandah, de tached washhouse, copper boilb in and other imptovementa TSB9, oonbaining £ acre Moore Street, wi h commodious building thereon, viz, 4 chops and dwellings attached. This property is only one section back from Easb Sireet.



Building allotments, viz •■ — Lo'a 24 and 2d, containing 1 aore, fronting Winter's Road, Altentoi



T 8 248, containing 1 rood 6 perches, Anne Street Tinwald



First class building site frontiog Wakanui Road, j mb off E*st Town Balb, containing Irood 2 perches, being pari of Lots 42 and m



Two roods 3|f perohes, with small oottage, Trevorton ° Suburban building site, 2 acres, being Lots 33, 3*. 35 and 36, tirab class land, fronting Middle Road, Ailenton | aore, together with 5 roomed house, McWurdo Btreet, Tinwald



-J aorp, together with 4 roomed cottage, scullery, eto, froatlog Charles Ssree*-, Allen* ton



1J ores, township of Rakaia Building Site, corner blook, Lots 1, 2. and 3, containing 3 roods 13 perches, fronting Alford Foieib Road ; to be sold ac a whole or separately Lots 13, 14, and 15, each containing 1 rood, oorcer Alford Foresb Road and J*me3 Street, Ailenton For terms and full puticulara of the several properties Apply to T BULLOCK TO LET, Lot 46, co Gaining \ acre, good laod, fronting Eton Street, Hampstead Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent _ ________ SUBURBAN PROPERTY. 2 ACRES bogether with well built houae of five rooms, stable, trapahed, fowl house, ebc. For farther particulars apply to T BULLOCK, Age-t. TO LET GOTTAGE of 3 rooms, together with one acre of land, fronting Trevor's Road Trevorton. T BULLOCK, TO LET. DWELLING of 5 Rooms &i, centrally situated fronting Wakanui Road, near bhe Post Office. Possession can be given next week. T: BULLOCK. TO LET COTTAGE and Section, fronting Camv bridge Street, Hampstead. Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent. FoiHsALE™ Small Homestead of 1 6 A cres 6 On which ia erected Dwelling of Four 1 Rooms, Stable. Trapshed, Fowl House, eto, The property is divided into four paddooks and well watered. Conveniently situated, being less than one mile from Winslow Railway Station, en the upper side of the line. Suitable for a Contractor or Dealer Liberal Terms For further particulars apply to T BULLOCK, Agenb ToHusi_\ SMALL Shop ab southern entrance of the Aro_.de, lately occupied by Messrs Grace Brop. T BULLOCK, Agent I



TO ELECTORS OF ASHBURTON. T A DIES AND GENTLEMEN,— I It is with the best interests of the j Electors of Ashburton at hearb, and also as a j mean*, of making a modest livelihood, thab j we place onr Services at your disposal. We j guarantee firsb ciaas work both in Cabinet- > making and Upholstery Department, aod ■ Binoerely trust) when dealing in either of ! theso lines you will call on your ever-ready j i Servants,— j | MORIAJITY BROS., j 4 189 Wakansai Road & Cass Street, I Should other 'femedieß fail you can ) al ways depend on TUtiSICUR A. Ali who . have tried it say the same.



Morrow, Bassett d Co. Wills Stbekt, Ashburton. M. PRIEST, Manager FRAME BUFFERS 6d, ab the Eolip«e Cycle Co. \T[7"T_f'"\7 Soratoh the Enamel on your WAI X Bicycle when you can geb & Buffer for 6i ab THE ECLIPSE CYCLE CO. BAKER BROS. Complete ITiirnlshiitg'. UNDEBTAKEBB, A WARNING VQxCJIL, A REPEATER. 4 143 BANJOS, MANDOLINS, AND GUITARS. I HAVE just opened, ex as Gothio, aome Firßt-olaas'English BANJOS. Etc, and I am selling them for Cash or Time Payments ab very low price?. Those intending going in for any of the above Instruments should call and inepeot them. Thorough instruction given oa Banjo, Mandolin, or Guitar. For terms, etc, apply J. W JE_ I GJ- HL T, Tancred Street IT WILL PAY YOU 'To Try Our il Mill McJDOI««rAI_I> &_■ CO. Tailobs The Boot Palace. TTTfi H_VE JUST OPENED UP



FJR THE WINTER Every D jßcripV.on of Ladies' and Gent's English, Ar__eric*nand Colonial BOOTS & SHOES. Gent's Football, Cycle, Evening, Crlokeb Tennia, and Bowling Shoes alwaya in Stock. Ladles' Walking Boota and Shoea in New Style and greab Variety. Ladies' Evening Shoes in varlouß Colours Children's Sohool Boota and Shoea Specialty. Repairing done ab shorteab Notice j W. SPARROW Corner East and Moore Streets, 3 ASHBURTON



COALS! COALS! COALS! MOUNT SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. THIS is Canterbury's Beat Coal. Every Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using • MOUNT SOMERS COAL This Coal has 35 per aonb of Gas, barns | with a good Same, and givee a steady heat. < TRY IT ! TRY IT ! TRY IE I (To be had of all Coal Merchants | Price—l7a per Ton ab Mount Somers Station } JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Sbreeb, *j Aahburton 3 174 \



BUBTNBBB NOTICES | fIIHE WEATHER DURING THI PAST WEEK HAS FOUND OUT THE WEAK SPOTS IN YOUR UNDERSTANDINGS, Oh / For a Pair of Dry, Comfortable, Good Boots, SIGH NO MORI, 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 Ftyles at lowest prices, in Strong Makes, Splendid Values, only Reliable Branda kept NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD, EAST STREET. M mj».mu-inm.mi ■■■■« ■■ ■■—■nn ■«■ ■ «n ■ wnw__-rumi n i»i i nirmw-T-M-i HARDLEY BROS., PLUMBERS, IRONMONGERS, AND TINSMITH Our Seiaon's Stock of GUNS, OARTRIDGES, AND GUN FITTINGS la bo Hand; and Our GUNSMITHING, ENGINEERING, and BRAIZING DEPARTMENT, Is in the Handß of a Oerti6oated Engineer, therefore all work will be carried oub o i lufcotb scientific lines, and guaranteed Wo hold a large stock of WINDMILLS, TANKS, B*THS, FORCE and LIFT PUMPS BINKS, LAVAIORY BASINS, HIGH PRESSURE BOILERS, &c, and make HOT and COLD WATER and SANITARY WORK a Specialty SPOUTING, RIDGING, and all olaesen of Tin and Iron Gooda Manufactured, Pipe Wells Driven, PumfS, Hydrahlio Rims, WindmilU and Waber Wheels fixed and supplied. A Staff of Competent Workmen always available for all classes of Pluablng wo»k in any part of the county. »+-, * HARDLEY BROS. pa BM 82. PLUMBERS and SANITARY ENGINEERS, EAST STREET mm mjim m_ AUTUMN AND I Sp6tK'S_ byray WINTER NOVELTIES. New Goods in all Departments Beautiful Selection of NEW MANTLES, JACKETS, OAPES, SEAL JACKETS, SILK BLOUSIS, FURS, GLOVES, and DRESS MATERIALS,' LAOE COLLARS, SILK SKIRTS,'&o T_T>I7QQI%/f A TTTAT/^ n givintg every satisfao- UK JiOO Bl il IJJLN lj TION IN FIT, STYLE, and PRICE HIGH-CLASS TAILOKXNG- Perfect Fit, Good Workmanship, Prices Very Moderate. ANDREW ORR. GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. I UST LANDED.-—Single and Double Barrel Breech Loading; A real pj Good S.B. at 453, D.B. from 65? upwards. AMMUNITION TO SUIT ALL. CARTRIDGES, including Eley's Universal and Blue. Nobel's Ballistite, Smokeless. NEW CLUB. NEW RIVAL. Powder. Shot, Caps, Loading Implements, Gun Oases, Cleaning Rods, &c. LAMPB, AND LAMP WARE- Library or Dining Koom from 27s 6d to 553; Table from 23 6d to 30s; Oall and inspect the " New Miller," — Hand Lamps from Is. LAMP GLASSES AND WICKS OF ALL KINDS. OARPEKTEE'S TOOLS Of all Descriptions at Reduced Prices. Greatest variety and Cheapest in Ashburton. RANGES & REGISTER GRATES TO SUIT THE TIMES; G. MEDDINS, The People's Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade ; FARMS FORJ^RIVATE SALE. TT^E HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES FOR PRIVATE SALE :— 376 acre farm ab Waterton, with 4 roomed houae, 4 stall stable, loose box, ani granary ; good cropping and grass land 400 acre farm at T.lamore, good improvements ; 250 acres n grass, 60 acres ready for wheab, 50 turnips', and 50 stubble; 7 roomei house, stable, woolshed, granary 786 acre farm at Newiands. with 5 roomed house j acres in tarnips, 600 newly laid down, 187 old pasture 730 acres, Hinds district, good buildings, all in grass, well fenced and subdivided into 9 paddocks, well watered 1100 acre farm ab Ealing, no improvements ; 800 acres in tuasook^ balance In turnips 405 acre farm afc Ealing, with 4 roomed house, stable, and other improvements ; j all in grass •500 acres at Methven., 8 roomed house, and other Improvements 166 acre farm ab FJemingtonj 4 roomed house and stable, well watered and j fenced j ! 476 acre farm at Springburn, all newly laid down ; 7 roomed house, 6 stall ! stable, woodshed, divided into 10 paddocks 450 acre leasehold farm, at Mitcham Road i '950 acre farm at Seafield, 4 roomed house, stable 262 acre farm ab Flemington, highly improved, divided into 8 paddojks, well fenced and watered, 6 roomed house, granary, outhouse, 4 room?., 6 stall stable, and other neoessary outbuildings 5800 acres, all in grasß, well fenced and subdivided ; all well watered and good plantations ; close to railway ; with good building.., house, woolshed, cottage, and other improvements ; easy terms. (This property can be sold subdivided in two blocks.) Wo shall be glad to give the fullest information to intending purchasers, and show them over any of the above properties. FRIEDLANDERTBROS., LTD,



f PUBLIC NOTICES. WIISBLOW t_}_FOKT» AND Racing* Club. HP HE Annual M eting, to be held ab 1 WINSLOW on PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY Tuesday, June 3, 1902. President—Mr Donald McLean; Viee 1 Presidents— Messrs J. C. N. Grigg, C. A. M. Buckley, W Sutherland, L. de C. Malet, T. Stone, C. Daigetty, E. Gates, J. Farrell, J. Studholme, Jan., A. K. Grigg, H. Ford; G, Mcßae, W. Ohisnali ; Judge—Mf E- G. Crisp ; Starter—Mr D. Thomas ; Clerk of the Course—Mr W. Hnaton : Clerk of the Scales—Mr P. O'Halloran ; Handicap*. per~A Committee ; Treasurer, Mr VV, Sutherland ; Stewards — Meesra W. Sutherland, W. Hasten. J.M.Hampton, G. James, A. Wilson, jun., J. Cueaok, W. Thompson, J. Farrell, H. Rainey, T. Pearce, J. Campbell. PROGRAMME. (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Clnb and New Zealand Trotting Asso' elation.) I—Maiobst Handicap, of 5 soys ; for horses that have never won a raoe. Nomination, sa; acceptance, free. Six furlongs, 2—Maiden Teot Handicap (optional in saddle or harness), of 7 soys ; for horses thab have never won a stake. Nomination, 7s 6d j acceptance, free. Oue mile and a half. 3—Winslow Cup, of 10 eovs : second horse 1 soy from the stake; for horses that have never won over £20 , in one stake. Nominal i>n, 10s j acceptance, free. A valuable Silver Cup will also be presented to the I winner of this race. One mile. j 4—Publicans' Tkot Handicap (in saddle) of 10 soys; second horse to receive 1 soy. from the stake, Nomination 10a, acceptance free. Two miles. s—Lady's Bracelet, value 7 soys; second horse to receive 1 soy; for horses thab have never won over £10 in one stake ab time of starting (amateur riders). One mile and a half. 6—■Lagmhoe, Welter Handicap, of 5 soys ; for horses that have never won over 10 soys in one stake ab time of starting. Nomination, 5j ; acceptance, free. Six furlongs' 7—Consolation Trot Handicap (op* tional in saddle or harness), of 5 eovs ; for beaten horses, To be made Immediately after lady's Bracelet, Nomination, ss, One mile 8— Consolation Handicap (Flat), of 5 sovfc; for all beaten horses. Entries to be made immediately after the Lagmhor Welter Handicap. Entrance fee, sa. Six furlongs RULES AND REGULATIONS I—The meeting will be held under th rules of racing. Trotting raoes under the rules of the New Zealand TrottiDg Association 2—No entry will be received except on condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising oat of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint, Their decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this programme shall be final 3 -All Nominations and entrance fees to go to the funds of the Club 4—Winners of any event to incur a penalty oflOlbs s—Nominations for all races, except events 7 and 8, accompanied by Fee, Name, Pedigree, Age, Description, and Performances of Horses and colours of riders mast be in writing, and in tbe hands cf the Secretary, at his effi-je. Arcade, Ashburton, not later than 9 pm on TUKSDAX, 20th day of May, 1902 ■45—A1l Riders to wear colours, and weights in Trotting events to be nob less than 10dt 7—All stakes to be paid In full HANDICAPS Hindfoaps will be declared on or about THURSDAY, 22nd M*y, 1902 ATHLETIC SPORTS (An athletic event will be run lmroe diately after racing events Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5) I—Men's Race, 100 Yards Handicap, First prizs 30s second 10j 2—120 Yards Handicap. Firsb pr _•> 30s, second 10s 3-Men's Race, 220 Yards Handicap. Firsb prize 30s, second 10i 4—Men's Race, 440 Yards Handicap.' Firsb prize £2, second 10s REGULATIONS Entrance fee 5 per cent on value of first prize j The Stewards reserve the right to alter the order of events Nominations, with Entry Fees and previous Performances for these events must be lodged with the Secretary, ab his Office, Arcade, Ashburton, nob latsr than 9 o'clock on TUESDAY, 20ih May, 1902 Winners to be subject to re handicap', ping Any surplus on the Meeting after paying all expenses to be equally divided between bhe Ashburton Mounted Rifles, Ashburton Guards, Ashburton Rifles, Ashburton Brass Band, and Winslow Sports and Racing Clnb. W. SIMPSON, 4 SO3 Hon. Secretary, «—„____■— i 1 —_——- in _i 1 «>---___—» ; -■Ml.ai]lJ l'IMl|^U'l.llllB(llll'.IIL l)lr---M---W-M.IIIII'>lll--. M.M.M I,.HiPWt''HI'IM-IIIWI--IVillllWl I' ..P.'WE fl "THOMi¥" _YOUNG J ~~ BOOTMAKER, Tancred Street, HAS Just Received a line of ladles Bast American Gloss Kid L;glab aa Button Boots for the Winter, also Go!o3heß, Prices moderate. Bespoke work and Repairs promptly attended to, i RAILWAY REFRESHMEND ROOMS. HAVING secured the lease of Railway Refreshment Rooms, I shall bo gad to sea all old friends. WINES, SPIRITS, and ALES of. the Besb Quality only kept in stock. 473 __ J. DINEEN. * Smoke New Venus \



BUSINESS NOTICES ■ NOTICE TO FAKMBKB "One Tale's Good Till Another's Told." i OO ARE ALL O-'UfiK Cultlvatorc, until O the Colonial Double Spring Tined Uuitjivaior came on ths Market. Call at she FARMERS' IMPLEMENT DEPOT, Tancbsd'Streei-, When we shall be pleased to show you ths besb aod latest in.Cultivators. also OUR OHAMPION COLONIAL GOLD MEDAL DRILL. Never Beaten in Actual Field Trial, THE COLONIAL ROTARY DISO RIDGifiR Takes the place at Three Implements. PLOUGHS lii) HARROWS All Sizea and Weights Any Farm Implement specially made to order if required Any ferial given with all Implements w. stoSyjse. . __ 4 168 NOTICE OF REMOVAL MB J. IT BAIN, Q URG EON DENTIST Has Removed to WardeU's Buildings, Oashel Street, Ohristchnrch Telephone 956 VOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING & PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston' RESUMED Teaching on THURSDAY 30sb Jan. Havelock Street 'Right Here' ~D. STOCK," THE SHOEMAN, TALKS TIE Calls your attention to bhe Great 0 Wiodnw Display he is now making 0! LADIES ft GKNl'd EVENING SHOES, just) imported ex c.st Paparoa ; also beauti ful Styles io WARM SLIPPERS ; j for Winter Wear, ; Make it your businoss to take a look ad his Window bo-day, and while bhere don't forget 'THIS faoxv That he holds one of '.The Largest and besb assorted SFooks of Winter Boota and Shoea in Ashburton. Remember— D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE Burnett Street, Ashburton WAITED, \17 ANTED KNOWN-That Mitohbll *w & Ttibneu are Sola Agents for the W.B. Straight. Form Corset, whioh is now in such great favour and demand. Ail tha numerous, styles and Shapes all on view in the Firm's Showrcom WANTED KNOWN-thaMV&lfl: Baker, Cab: letmakersj Uphlster' era, and Piotrra PraraerSj Hivelock Streatj have a largo assortment of Parlor, Dining Room, and Bedroom Furniture on hand; also Bedroom Sets,. Iron Bedsteads, and all articles required by householders for family purposes j all at lowest rates. Inspection invited. YOU KNOW ~IT ! 1 know It!! In fact everybody kaowa that Mellors Zjalandia Bjob .Store gives the besb value in Boots and Shoes iv Ashburton. BENJAMIN Gam stops coughing, leoseoi 'phlegm, allays that irritation, Suits young or o'd; WANTED KNOWN-ThlTo^lW making Department ia in full swing. Orders for Easier Holidays should be given at once —Mitchell & (Ebbnhb, DO YOU KNOWMellor's Zealandia Boob Store ? Rather ! That's the shop to buy real good boots for little money WANTED KNOWN-Thlba big line of Lace Ourb&ioe we have just landed, ex s.s. Paparos, is full of really nice goods ab tempbing prices. Full display ia our windows—Mitchell ft Tueneb. CAN'T stop coughing? Benjamin Gum cures recent or obronio coughs. It's made bo cure, and does oure, BENJAMIN Gum, the wonderfuTcough remedy, gives instant relief. Children I aka ib readily j pleasant to take* CIYCLISTS and Athletes—Good all wool / Sweaters 5s lid and 7s 6d ; all wool Oashmcre Sox, 2 pairs for Is lid—W H Peaece's Drapery Sale. PATTY Fan baking powder want* one trial without prejudice, bwo patty pans or nothing WANTED KNOWN—Thab our Lace Gooda and Embroideries are a really fine collection and being bought direct from the makers the value Is indisputable.— Mitchell &_ toner. THEY SAY that Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store is giving better value in Footwear than ever. Do you think Ib ia true? Ic's a fact sir ! 1 just bought this pair of shooters ab Mellor's, and they only cost me lOd ; if I went anywhere else fo_j them they would have cost me a lob more. Take my advice, the next pair of boots or shoes you want for yourself or family, go to Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store for them. He has thousands of pairs to pick from, and his prices are much cheaper than any other firm in Abhburton. Thanks old man, I will certainly buy my nexb from Mellor, By the way _ You mighb give me his.addtess ? Oh ! Everybody knows bhab Mellor's Zealandia Boob Score is ia Tancred Street, Ashburton. • ■—- PATTY Pan baking powder ocnbiine A patty pan %t each end of tin. 1 S A Y^taENDT*Where is tha best JL shop to buy a pair of boots? Why, Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store ! I always get good value at Mellor's, I3>AIT_ Pan baking powder, the great, novelty, two pj.biy tins fer nothing From all Grocers rt AXE NOTICE-Tharkellor'a Zm- J. landia Boat Store is giving hotter value than ever in Footwear PATTI fan baking powder is bbc greab cab novelty you ever saw. Sold all 1 grooars. REWARD— Found in Tancred Sbreeb, Mellor's Zealandia Bo it Sbore. The besb and oheapesb shop for boots and shoaa WHAT prize takers for pastry use Fatty Pan baking powder, the great novelty. p~;»r~mmmm,:; nn, i 1 miuii 11 II I __*___-_|