CABLE NEWS.

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The Commonwealth Flag. ( London, Oct. 10 r

The King has approved cf the Federal Government's design for the Commonwealth flap. Success of New Eegulations

fcir Godfrey IVugden, Commissioner of Native Affairs in the Transvaa 1-, has met with sinking success. The new regulations 5 for natives for drunkenness at the mines has ; reduc'-d the evil to n minimum, and the i Native PaviDgs Bank and Remittance I Agency has greatly tippr. ciate>l. I 12,000 arms iv the vnr'ous districts have I been surrendered, while the hut tax, ciue next .laimivy, has not produced a murmur of disapproval. The Education Bill i Mr Chamberlain, in a speech lasting nn hour, addressing 105 chiefs of Liberal j Unionists at Birmingham, strongly defen ded tho Education Bill, nubject to reason- ' able amendments. He warned his hearers I that the Government would not survive the j tremendous loss of prestige following the ( 1 withdrawal of the line, and the risk to the ' ! destinies of the Empire in resisting the ' Radicals and little Englanders, who were dependent on the Irish Catholic vote. A final consultation in conference on the vital points showed that minorities varying from ' four to sixteen were a more fringe against tho Bill, the vast majority being in favour, j with modifications, including the popular control of all secular education. Plague Tokio, Oct. 10 Plague has broken out at Yokohama. Robbery of Bank Hotes Perth, Oct. 10 Four hundred pounds in notes have been stolen from the National Bank at Leonora.

South Africa.

United Press Association By Electric Telegraph—Copy r i gh t London, October 9. The Boers allege that the British Magis trate at Shepstone incited the Zulus to massacre the laager at Holkrantz. The Boers, however, failed to convince the Com mission of Enquiry of the truth of their accusation. The Commission intends to examine the Zulu Chief, Dinizulu.

London, Oct. 10 The Dutch Church SynodV letter, alre idy cabled, incidentally threatens the National Scouts and others for helping the British in the later stages of the war, with exclusion from the Church, unless they show deep contrition. Tho ■' Times " Johannesburg correspon dent states that unless this clause is .repealed, compensation to the Church is out of the question.

The Boer Generals.

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London, Oct. 10

Many German newspapers accuse the Generals of alienating sympathy by sug gesting that the Kaiser should summon them to his presence. The newspapers in Paris discourage in citements against Britain. The French and Belgian moderate news papers advise the Generals, as Britishers, to look chiefly to Britain for monetary assistance.

The Coal Strikes.

| United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. | New York, October 9 Two hundred and sixty Penn-ylvanian Miners' Unions endorse Sir Mitchell's de cision refusing Preside it Roosevelt's offer i of a Commission to investigate the miners i claims, with a promise that he would en deavour to effect a settlement on the basis ;of the Commission's report. Only iiffcy Uuions remain silent* The miners threaten to hang some coal owners to lamp posts. LoNDoar Oct 9 The Miners' Federation have resolved that Ike Bill dealing with the employment of boys, and an Eight Hour?' Bill should have precedence over the Federation's other Bills before Parliament. I The Amalgamated Kail way Servants at a conference at Swansea, withdrew their appeal in the Taff Vale case, and resolved to warn their officers that members of the society would undertake no liabilities for \ acts fhoy might commit contrary to the I rules and authority of the society.

Interprovincial.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph,

Dunbdin, October 10.

Thomas Blackwood and Charles Kemp ware to-day committed for trial for assault ing and robbing a man of a cheque book, value one shilling. Mother Mary Agnes died to-day at the Dominican Convent, aged 91. She was born in County Meath, Ireland, and came to Dnnedin with a band of ten sisters in 1876.

Old Colonists' Reunion.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Auckland, October 10

At the St Andrews Presbyterian Church this morning, the fourth annual thanks giving service of old colonists was held. Jt was originally got up by the arrivals by two ship?, the Duchess of ArgyJe and the Jane Gifford, sixty years ago to-day. The re-union now includes all the old colonists by the pioneer vessels, and their children. The official list of all attending, who arrived or were born in New Zealand sixty years ago or more, is being kept. The gather ing was a very large one. The Eev W. S. Potter, himself a colonist of 44 years standing, and president of the Auckland Minister's Association, presided. The ,oldest pioneer present in point of resi dent was Mr Eben.ezer Baker, born at Keri fc?ri, Bay of Islands, i# 1830. A success ful sociai gathering Vaß &eld in the after noon.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER it, , 902

Printed and published by Thomas Hakcox, ) for the Proprietor, Eobebt Bum,, afe his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton, SATURDAY, October 11, 1902,



y — hi.— -^ . —■-*•* """"S^ 1 MJtis'Sood. n /(UJJ is a sure and quieH. KS remedy for many § jj tdings. ZBowel disorders, I /fa Stomaed troubles, Jfc< aihnenfc 0/ f^e Kidneys if // and SBladder. I Wolfe's \A SednappsH \ Jt helps in cases of 1 fj] Slfieumatism. H ] || .fa <??<?flrs $c Blood— 1 j\ tfjrougfj tde Sidneys, i 1 >Sv\ &>on'lf accept any j f^j\\ substitute, you must sy) \ rU) £<?* #?e genuine, fc^ - BUSINESS NOTICES. OUE FIRST CONSIGNMENTS I OF SPRING 1 : : : GOODS' i Are Now Being Opened j j -so:- } SOMETHING new in every department, our Prints bsing especially attractive. j 2600 Yards at 4|d per yard, and warranted fast colors ! One Shilling m tlie Pound Discount allowed on all Cash Purchases : ASH BURTON j DRAPERY 00.l WILLIAM R. HYDEJ BURNETT STREET, AS HBURTON. I (Next Ashburton Club), , WHOLESALE and retail Tinware' Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsiuker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. Only this season's Tweeds sold- TAILORS. %££ Wanted Known jrjlO all who intend Purchasing a New , Bicycle, that you will consult your interests ■ by Inspecting Our Lateit [models, which are Above all Others in appearance and wear. They cannot be • beaten . Ask anyone who has ridden The Famous Massey-Harris. They run easy, and keep running easy. Easy terms can be arranged at Massey-Harris Depot, East Street. If you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS .*- AND I I GAIN PRIZES,j usu ! ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS,' To ensure full Crops Everywhere ■ *Y7|Tfi havo the pleasure to notify oar Clients that ye are now in the position fco supply them with these celebrated Fertilisers at— £4 12S 6d Per ton on Trucks at Islington and Smithfield. Rs3ults Prove that they are the Bast & Cheapest to use. QUALITY AND ANALYSIS REMAIN AS BEFORE. Islington Clients have won the Highest Honours at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations for Roots and Grain exhibited at their Shows, :vnd in the Paddock Competitions. IV iCOLL BROS. DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBJJETON..



MES J, LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &p. T> BGISTEEED TEACHER OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of .every description. Latest Music by every maU. Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's Sewing Machines. The Latest and Best. The only Sewing . Machine that does not fail in any point. Agent £ov Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. TANCKED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist. H. McSHERRY, ■TDARRISTER & SOLICITOR, BurnetC Street. Money to lend on freehold security. If you have Pneumatic Tyres you must have a reliable article, otherwise they are a constant source of annoyance. Consider ing that the IDKAL TYKE costs no more than the average price, it is hardly to be wondered .that this brand has become so deservedly popular.—Advt.



Gould Hardly Walk, Doctors Said Slow Recovaiy. Disappointed Doctors mi Myself by Betting Weil Quickly. J . ?^^,^r^-s »^. Mr. Win. B. Mackie, of Dunedin, New 'S^^M^^^^^^^ Zealan(i ' sencis us tis Pnot°graph. and 'I'l fir ts^|\mv%il "Not long ago I was run over by a I ,'J I}/ 5^ • raigon and severely injured. For weeks •lt'|i ©*^\ *^^^M|lwi I was confined to my bed. I was reduced if i' r l^V '"'^^^^t^P to a mßre shadow, so weak I could hardly 1 \\Y walk# The doctors told me it would be a 11 W-^\ J% Jim *ou"timo ef ore * coul<^ regain my health.. I i'slmm * *e^ * cou^ no^ wait, so procured a j w^|^ /^?l|f bottle of Ayer's Sarsaparilla. You can f Pf not imagine how quickly my health, and y^ strength began to return. The first day ■^^W /f*''^ Jmk\ ""• felt an im ProveEQent' In a week I had rWlimfi \, si a better appetite, and was much stronger. ylyfflmieS^LJi^ffi iwWlMh* Au<i only a few bottles wrought a most %miM^iS^fj^ WWffl/// marvelous change in me. I like your Sf^tWj* \*i*f'//// / me(*icsße especially because it seems to I/f/ l^C //// S've 3US^ c a'^ nature sometimes / / slljwb /' needs." ! "The World's Greatest Family Medicine." If you have been sick and are not recovering rapidly, just try a bottle of Ayer's Sarsaparilla. It is the strongest tonic you can buy, and it aids nature wonderfully. The better way is to take the Sarsaparilla before you get really ill. Take it when you first begin to feel poorly. It will cure you quickly then and save you much suffering and large expense. Yet even when you are sick, you cannot find a better medicine. There are many so-called Sarsaparillas. Be sure you get Ayer's, the oldest, strongest, and best Sarsaparilla. Don't experiment with imitations. SB | I Gives Strength to the Weak, Courage to the Depressed Ayer's Pills cure constipation, biliousness, sick-headache, coated tongue. Prepared by DS. J. C. ATEB & CO., Lowell, Mass., V. 8. A. Friedlander Bros, Limited



WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 WE Shall be represented at the Christchurch and Timaru Auction Sales, and have made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Store?, and sent on to either Christchurch or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows — If intended for sale at Christchurch:—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for Sale at Timaru :—Mill and Company's Siding, Timaru. If intended for sale at ABhburton :— Friedlander Bros., Ltd,, Siding, Asbburton, Woolpacks, Twiae, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Eequisites, supplied at Lowest Eate?. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows : — Christchurch. Timaru. Novembar 20th, 1902. December 3rd, 1902. December lltli, 1002. January 13th, 1903. I January 16th, 19)3. I February 25th, 1903. February 19fch, 1903. | FRIEDLANBER BROS., LTD. BUSINESS NOTICES. ■ FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Bountiful Model Hats and Bonnets, from London and Paris, Greatly admired fay delighted purchasers, Ladies' Eton and Russian Jackets. Lovely Silk Mantles, beautifully trimmed, ! Charming Silk Blouses Silk Underskirts—all shades Lace Collarettes —very stylish 1 Silk and Kid Gloves —all sizes and makes. Corsets, C B and P.D.. just opened. 1 Dress Muslin and Wool Fabrics, the latest styles. Also Prints and l^ercuise Satin. : $ew Goods of all kinds just opened, i ex Paparoa.j Requirements for Dressmaking t^nd Millinery Should be placed early, as the orders are pouring in. Appointed Sole Agent for the sale of Model Patterns and the " New Idea " Journal, to whom all subscriptions may be paid. Support Local Industry. Opening a large assortment of Ashburton Tweeds and Blankets A H V \i X W O It R. .



SEPTEMBER 1902, Its time for Spring Dresses Have added new laurels to their prestige by the DISTINGUISHED STYLE II BEAUTY Of their Importations for this Season. And confidently Invite Inspection.



BUSINESS NOTICES j Advance Ashburton. j Interesting to Every Inhabitant. , T[ME will tell is an old saying, and the ■ residenlsof Ashburton have at last, ' and profitably to themselves, realised the fact that Moriartt Bros., Tancred Street, are the best and cheapest cabinetmakers, , etc. For best workmanship aud lowest prices they defy competition. D I N E E N' S Railway Refreshment Rooms. ; I BEG- to thank all my friends for their ( kind patronage accorded to me during j the past six months, and I hope by strict ; attention to business to still receive a fair J i share in the future. Nothing but the best j ! wines and spirits kept. | N.B. —Dunedin prize Ales always on ! tP*'J. DINEEN, LESSEE. 10 4 Public Notice •ttr ANTE D-2,000 ™)ZEN LGGS, by Matthew G-ilmour, (Late H. A. Flower). Having purchased the old-established Confectionery and Pastrycook Business of Mr H. A. Flower, I im now supplying the best of Pastry and Confectionery* Bought of the best makers, ami made of the I best ingredients. Only " our own make" of Pastry sold and supplied in the Tea Rooms. Parties and Weddings catered for. Wedding and Birthday Cakes a specialty. MATTHEW GILMOUR. 9 158 FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS.', JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. =362.000-=: Yes, it's a Lot. "OUT that is the number of McCORM ICK Machines Built and Sold in 1901. It means that the works turned out last year over Two Machines a Minute, For 300 Days, working io hours a day. JUST THINK IT OVER. One Machine in 1831 ---362,000 in 1901. They are turning out 3 complete Machines a minute this year. Are you going to have one of them ? Guess you ought! They are the Best. Write or call for new 1902;CAT-A-LOG. Morrow, Bassett AND, CO., Wills Street, Ashburton. j M. PRIEST, Manager. TO Those abou£ to marry,' and to those already married. Study economy'jby purchasing your furniture at W. & M. Baker's Warehouse, Havelock Street. Just received, a consignment of Wicker Chairs in latest shapes and designs; also Bamboo Tables. In stock all kinds of bed steads and beading; Suits of drawing and dining-roonji furniture made to order at ippderate prices. Best workmanship and jnafasri.a}s ■ 0: We are now showing , .^ a Beautiful Assortment A ■ OF NEW aOQDS In all Departments, AND INVITE INSPECTION. ALCORN'S • Drapery, Clothing, and Boot House Havelock Street. Great Boot Sale. THOM A~S~ YOUNG WISHES to Thank his numerous Friends and the Public for their patronage for the last twelve months, and informs them that he has secured the old standing business carried on by Mr Nokes, in East Street, which he will have possession of by 18th October. To obviate the expense of removal, all Boots will be sold for one month at a reduction of two shillings in the pound. Sale commences Saturday next, October 11th. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop. Don't Forget rr 0 Call at ARGYLE BEQS. and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, ) « , , NEWCASTLE, ( Coal always and V on hand. MOUNT SOMERS J Westpprt and Nowcasfcle Slack. Qrders Promptly attended to. COME aad We jfl,9fc &fc °H V NW Qoods. J They are the best value eyer pffered j in Ashburton.—Mellob's Zealandia' Booc gfrore. MAKE no mistake, Me&lor's the shop where you get real good value, '< thousands of pairs to pick from.



STUD NOTICES j TO, STAND THIS SEASON j at Kelburn. Lodge, and Travel the District, The TnoRorGHBaED Stallion, FORMO SAN By St. Leger—Forme, by Nordenfeidfc— Formo, by Sterling worth— Pulohra (imp.) FORMOSAN is a chestnut horse, foaled in 1897. He is a full brother to the excel lent performer Cruciform, and has himself been successful when racing, winning the . C.J.C. Champagne Stakes, the North Island Challenge Stakes (beating Advance), and other good races. i , i For particulars, apply to j MAX FRIEDLANDER, I Ashburton; or j HARRY THOMPSON, I 274 Kelburn Lodge, Tinwald. j _ TO TRAVEL in the Hinds and May field Districts, The Clydesdale Stallion, GLENWYB For terms and particulars, apply to T. DRENNAN, 9 215 Groom in charge. TO Stand the Season at Ashburton, and travel the surrounding districts THE CELEBRATED TROTTING SIEE PRINCE IMPERIAL. PRINCE IMPERIAL is sire of Hamlin and Little Princess, two horses which rank among the best of their age in the Colony, and several other promising young ] ones. 1 Terms— £4> 4s each mare. I Groomage fee ss, to be paid at time of ! service. For further particulars apply to 8 261 JOHN McDONNELL, Ashburton. TO TRAVEL the Ashburton, Methven, and Surrounding Districts, The Standard-Bred Trotting Sire IMPERIOUS, By Director—Mandane. For Full Pedigree, see Cards. Will stand at Mr T. M. Jones', near Ashburton Saleyards, on Tuesdays, Thurs • days, and Fridays. Newman's stables on Saturdays. Terms.— -£o ss, payable on or before January, Ist, 1903; Groomage Fee ss, payable at time of service. MANGAN AND WILSON, 9 3 Proprietors, Riccarton. TO TRAVEL the Ashbuiton, Wakanui and Longbeach Districts. The Well-known Trotting Stallion, TORONTO, (By Texas—Twilight.) TORONTO is a grey horse, standing 16.1. He has only been at the stud for one season to the public, but on the farm of the owner has got the well-known performers The Needle (smin. 4sec, for 2 miles), and Non sense (2min. 33sec. for one mile.) Terms.—Season, 3 Guineas ; two or more mares as per agreement. Toronto will be at Claridge's Stables every Saturday for the service of breeders. Owners of mares can have paddock ing for Is 6d per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. Further particulars on application to the Groom in charge, or 9 63 W. TSEGG, Ashton. To Travel this Season IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION WARRINGTON, By Gorton —Mountain Lilly. Warrington's numerous good perfor mances and the record time he has put up are well-known to all racing men. He was never in better health or condition for travelling than he is this season. Groomage fee, ss. For further particulars apply to S. BROWN, Proprietor Melrose Farm, Wakanui, Ashburton, or 9 163 C. CHAPMAN, Groom in charge TO Travel the season in the Wakanui, Seafield, and Chertsey districts, and stand at Ashburton on Saturdays, the Clydesdale Stallion LORD CLYDE, By Tho Conqueror—dam Jess by Sir Colin. For terms and particulars, apply to 9 249 A.'FORSYTE, Elgin. TO Stand at Winslow This Season, and Travel the Lowcliffe, Hinds, Tin'waick Mayfield, and Mount Somers Districts, ' The Thoroughbred Stallion, Marquis of Zetland, (Perkin Warbeck ll.—Reverie). Bred by Mr E. Gates, at Grove Farm. MARQUIS QF ZETLAND is a dark bay colt with black points. BTe stands 15.3, has great strength and substance, and during lijs racing' career he proved himself to be onp of the fastest horses of the many good pnetjbred on Grove Faym. FEpss.—Seasqn, £3 3s; half-guarantee, 4s; groomage fee gs. For farther particulars, apply to 9 247 & BURNETT, Winslpw. "~ tle American •\T|TILL TRAVEL the Methven, Alford T t Forest, and Mount Soiners Djs tript.s f>his season. His pedigree is so well known, and h.is stock have turned out so well, that it is unnecessary to enlarge upon either. His stook can be seen in various parts of the country, Terms—£3 10s, guarantee ■ £2, 10s the season, payable at first service. A. McFARLANE, 9 150 Springburn. TO TRAVEL in the Methven, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Mayfield and Surrounding Districts, The Draught Stallion, GLENORCHY, (By Middlerigg Prince—Jess). GLENORCHY is a black horse, -with white face, 4 years old. He is exceedingly well put together, has grand bone and good feet, and for getting active farm horses could not be beaten. Terms.—Season, £2 10s; Guarantee, .£3 10s; groomage fee, ss. Two or mote mares as per agreement. ' ' Also to Stand at Sawmills, Staveley,- - : The' Light Dra^gjit Stallion;' ■ L^KEWOOi^ (By Lord Salisbury—Quicksilver mare). LAKE$ rOOp r'is a rich bay horse, 7 years old. He is as sound as a bell, hard as pails, and is leaving grand stock," suitable for tramway work, etc. Terms.—Season £2 10s, Guarantee £3 10s; groomage fee, ss. Two or more mares ' as per agreement. Owners of mares can have paddocking for Is'per week. ' Every care taken, but no responaibilijfcy. Further particulars o,n application to the Groom in charge, or SHARPLIN;•& CO., 9 321 Sfawinills, Staveley. WANTED eyerypnetp knoF that Jas. Mellor is opening up hV netf stock of American Bpots. They are tip-top Goods and well worth a trial,



STUD NOTICES. Jf HTO Travel this Season in the Ashburton j .1 District, the well-known Trotting | stallion, BERLIN MAC, 'By Berlin—dam Quicksilver mare). Terms—£2 10s season, payable January 1903 ; .£3 IPs guarantee, payable -£1 Is on January Ist, 1903, • balance when mare proves in foal j groomage fee ss, payable at j first service. For further particulars apply to T. LESTER., 9 322 South East Belt, Ashburton. BUSINESS NOTICES. J. SEAIiT & CO. EXPIRATION OF LEASE. Giving up Business, ! Stock must be cleared by end of October. y^OME early for bargains in Garden Seeds, Flower Seeds, Garden Tools, Clover Seeds, Mangold Seeds, Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, and Field Peas. Complete Seedsman's Fittings for Sale, including nest of 36 drawers, shelving, show cases, desks, counter, etc. Must be cleared by 31st October J. SEALY & CO. 7 131 Paperhangings 2s 6d in the £ discount for Cash FOR ONE MONTH, AT J. L. HIGGS, Tancred Street. pICTURES Framed, Windows Glazed, Houses Painted and Decorated. Artistic Signs Painted. ARTISTS' MATERIALS. COALS! COALS! COALS MOUNT SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. nnHIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every JL Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TRY IT ! TRY IT ! TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—-17s per Ton at Mount Soiners Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. Where Da You Live? mSREE-QUARTERS of, your time in JL your Boots of course.' At present we are showing the best Guinea's Worth Of Foot Comfort for Men ever seen in Ashburton. This is a proposition worth considering Have a look at our show windows. STOCK'S BLUE BOOS STORE, Burnett Street. Ladies turn next week. We've something very speoial for tjiem. TRY H, V. MADBFN FOR TJpv|o-4ate Gqnfectionerr, Oyster Patties, Meat Pattjeg, Genoa Cake, SuJtana Cake Create Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, Etc, Etc. A choice assortment always on hand. NOTICE Pish! Fish! Fish! TO ANGLERS AND ALL INTERESTED. OUR New Season's Stock of Pishing Goods just to hand ex s.s. " Whaka tane" from London. Rods, Reels, Minnows, Traces, Casts, Flies. Gut, Minnow Trace and Worm Boxes, Waders, etc, etc. Being direct importers from the manu facturers, quality and prices cannot be beaten.: . '■ ■ Our prices defy competition. Goods at Diihedin'or Christchurch prices. We asjk you'to ' ascertain our prices before' pur chasing elsewhere. ' '■'■■ "' •'"''' HARDLEY BRQSf. IMPORTERS. & MANUFACTURERS, Aghburton'. ' ' " '"' Orderg by ppgt promptly attended tp. KEEPING step with the pace of progress. We are not waiting for the unearned increment. Quite willing to earn it ourselves. That ia why we try to serve you welL so that we may serve, you again. — Mitchisli, and Turnehj' Toe Drapers. WANTED I£nown— Lawn Mowers sharpened by machinery, ancj. ?fi paired by the Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street. ' ' ■ ' j Smoke New Venus Choice Blousings at Stbanoe's. !



BUSINESS NOTICES. \ MUSIC. ' \ Singing, Piano, & Harmony MX J. GILLIES begs to inform the Residents of Ashburton and District that he is prepared to receive Pupils for instruction in the above subjects. The system employed for Voice-Produc tion and Culture will be Italian (Lamperti Method 1, and in Piano that of the Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort. d-Main, Germany. | Pupils prepared for the Examinations in I the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Eoyal College, London; also for Trinity College, London. Each Fnpil'B Term dates from the first lesson. Address:—Care Mrs Pilbbow, Cameron Street. 7 28 HALMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. T^OR portraiture Landscape, And Enlargements, MODERATE CHARGES. .LLEWELLYN~~6WEN, M.C.S.M. Certificated and Registered Teacher. STUDENTS prepared for any Muaioal Examination held in New Zealand. All branches of Music taught. Candidates presented at Examinations 137 j average marks gained, 94 per cent. The Poultry Industry* rDIANGame and Dorking Cross, pro notmoed by the Government Expert the best for the London Market. Indian Game Cockerels and Dorking Hens (pure« bred) For Sale. H. G. BERRYMAN, 8 97 Ashburton BAKKR BltOS. Complete FnrnishlDfr UNDERTAKERS. £78 !8t £59. JUST arrived—Case Sample Clothing, contains Men's and Boys' Suits, Trousers and Knickers, Vests, Shirts, etc. Bought at 15s in the £, for immediate sale". Single article at wholesale price. All plain figures. W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper and Clothier. ~O EMNANTS and odd lines to be cleared S\) Cheap to make room for new goods. W. H. PEARCE, Draper. Corner Burnett and East Streets. T" OVELY Laces 4fd and 6fd. Lot JIJ trimmed Aprons (soiled) from Is 4d Hem stiched Handkerchiefs 6 for Is. W. B. PEARCE Cash Draper & Clothier. WANTED -Poultry for Export in any quantities. —W. Stontbr, Tancred Street. EVERY Woman likes to know what is to be worn for Spring, even though unready to purchase. A stroll through our warehouse just now i 3 an inexpensive pleasure, and at the same time a liberal education.—Mitchell and Turner, The Drapers. TO Our Lady Friends.—lf you intend to favour us with your Dressmaking Order, please advise us as early as con venient. Our .dates are rapidly filling up, and a note will probably save both irritation and disappointment.—SfiTc^EiL an?) Ttra ster,' Costumiers. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty ycjif ever ssw. SpJ'd ajl gyoce,ra." ' ' "■••"' '- '__'___ ■ TT7HAT prize takers for pastry use VY '" ?4t<;y ?an baking pqwd^r thjagrpaf novelty. ' • "' ' "* DO not be put off with so-called Cheap Bootsy but go to. M^lpb's, fpr jqq get nothing but the vp*y • best at the Zealand ia Boot Store. PATTY Pan baling powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. Frpm all Grocers. "OATTY Pan baking powder wants on JtT trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing, PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at eaoh end of tin MAKE no mistake, we do the largest boot trade, keep the largest stock, sell the cheapest, and give the best value. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. THE. up-to-date Boot Shop*, Mkllob's Zealandia Boot Store. This season's goods are magnificent, and well worth, a trial, i__^-w- ' ■ ■-■■:■:■> . " . • TRY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will say« you time, money, and worry. It wil* make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. "■'""■ WANTED KNOWN—That for Real Good Winter Boots and Shoes, at Reasonable Prices, call at J. Moison, for, as in the past, J. M. still maintains, and would not forfeit, that grand reputation he has held and still holds, not by nonsensical talk, but his Boots have at all. times stood the test, and are the best proof of his success. Repairing done at once. Best Sole Leather used.—Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton. fTIHE Rapid Lightning Shirt Gloss—the _I_ only reliable shirt polish in the world. It is used by all the leading laundresses in New Zealand. Try a tin, it will pay you. Sold by allthe leading grocers. .•:•.•■" U" 1 HY do we sell as many Boots as all the rest of the shopst»ut together j> The answer is simple.' We sell nothing but the Best of' Goods; and ofir prices ate by far the Cheapest.—MeUor's; Tancred street. WANTED. tQ Sell—7 jiprea gp.qd land, subdivided and well fenced info' four paddocks!, water in each,. Nice garden, good five roomed house, new stable j v-ery neat property. Owner leaving,' therefore must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonteb. JUST landpd c.x '• Delphip'"* a^d " Mam ari," shipments of nrst-chis> English, j China sfnd eai*then war#, whic^ we ' ar.e. I offering ffct less ja^an Christchujc# prices..— \C4KBqS Cq -