Social Column.

The matter include'! in this column is contributed and paid for ]

At tho Ashburton United Temperance Council Rooms, (wo doors from the Post Office, you can get the following, among other prints'and publications : —

" Doctors and drinking!"—A pamphlet; giving the opinions upon alcohol of phy.-:i ciar.s to our late Queen, aud other eminent medical men. " The truth about Clutha !"—By D. Stewart, a local solicitor, and others. " Liquor and Revenue !"—Showing that the public E>.chequer is poorer, not richer, by reason of liquor. " Temperance reform ! " —Dean Farrar. " Tho * Sentinel !"—A No-License fort nightly paper, illustrated. " The Aluohol question as a cultural and raca problem ("—Scientific—Processor Aug ust Forel, " Patriotism!"

" Physical cult-are and alcohol !" —Opin- ions of tho world's champions. Enrinunt Catholics on total abstinence and on the liquor traffic. " The success of Prohibition in the United States !"--Up to date pamphlet by W. P. F. Pnrguson, A.8., 8.D., Chicago. "Danebury House !"—A capital Tem perance Story. Etc., etc., etc.

Also forms of claims for eorolment as electors, etc. Inquiries answered.

The following prayer put forth last year at Home. To be said after the Collect for the day, on Temperance Sunday (the last Sunday in Trinity), November 24, may be offered by every Christian in New Zealand between now and polling time, and the sermon quotation fol owing it may be seriously pondered by every one. (Autho rised and permitted by the Presiding Bishop, and issued by the Temperance Com mittee of tho Reformed Episcopal Church in the United Kingdom). G God, Whose blessed Son was mani fested that hn might destroy the works of the devil, and make us the sons of God, and heirs of eternal life; be pleased to bless Thy servants in their warfare against sin, and prosper their efforts to reclaim the drunkard, and to protect the tempted; through Jesus Christ our Lord.—Amen.

"MY VOTE."

A Sermon preached at St. Mark's Church, Tunbridge Wells, on Sunday, July 3rd, 1892, by the Rev. J. H. Townend, D.D., Vicar. " I gave my vote against them."—Acts xxvi. 10 (Revised. Version).

There are times in the lives of men when great responsibility rests upon thorn as individuals. There is such a thing a ' national' responsibility, and we who form a nation have to bear our part in the blame, or suffering, or duty of our nation: but there is also the responsibility that rests upon each ' one,' and it is on that subject that I want to say a few words to-day. Nations as nations are judged and punished or rewarded ' here/ individuals shall re ceive the greatest punishment or the highest reward ' hereafter.' The question then will not be " What did your' nation ?'" but " What did ' you' do ?"

A CRISIS HAS ARISEN NOW For our nation, and it is as we realise our share as individuals that we shall do, or evade our duty.

A clergyman has a solemn position at a time like this; in the pulpit he should know no party, standing in a sacred place like this he should be neither Liberal. nor Conservative, but when questions arise that have a distinct bearing upon morality, social life, or 'religion/ theu must he lift up his voice like a trumpet to remind men of the claims of truth and righteousness, and of a judgment to come. Here I would impress on ycur minds the falsity of tho phrase that we often hear — " Don't mix up politics with religion;" this is a misleading expression, it would be truer and more Christ ianlike to say, " Do you ever separate them." . They are not separated in the Bible, but intimatelj united, not merely in the case of Israel, but amongst heathen nations; in Psnltn IF. king 3 and rulers of earth are advised to acknowledge Christ, and are warned of the j consequences if they disregard Him. Cyrus j and Artaxerxes (heathen monarohs) were . blessed by God for right doing, and Bel- ' shazzar and Nebuchadnezzar punished for pride and impiety. This cry, " Do not mix up politics with religion," was unknown all the ages down untTl quite of )ate years. . . . The fact is God joined them together from the first, and they should never hare been divorced; our ancestors looked on them as one ; up to 100 years ago the name of God and the cause of religion was often heard in Parliament, and the rulers in those days often sought Scriptural authority for what they did. Now, what a change has come over us all ! In Parliament God's name is never named, though sometimes there is a vague allusion to "Providence," and if the Bible is quoted it is only to poiut a jeer or fling a sneer. No; politics and religion should never be separated in our minds, politics should show the reality of religion turned into the j channel of Christian government; and religion should prove that it is no selfish good locked up in our breast, but a thing that can lift politics into a higher atmos phere, up and away from party tricks, to the recognition of God as a Ruler, and His Word as a rule. _ j To return now to what I said about individual responsibility; are there many who realise the sacredness of a vote.? I could make you laugh at one moment, or shook you at another, by telling you reasons that have been given to me hero in Tunbridge Wells for voting on one side or the other. I have asked no one their in tontions, but have heard the observations of some. Neither side is free from blame in this matter. It is high time, therefore, that men looked upon their vote as a solornn trust given to them by God for tho advance ment of righteousness and the honour of His name, and not a trifle to be used at the dictation of a man or a party. We may go further, however, and say j that a man should not be content with a vague wish.to do what is right; he is bound to use his judgment to the utmost of his ability, and to weigh things in the scales of reason and common sense. ] The text is a remarkable instance of this. J It tells us about a young man, swayed by very strong party feelings, who gave his vote in one way time after time, perfectly certain that he was right and that his ; opponents were wrong. Yet the day ar- j rived when he saw that he was wrong, that ■, his had been a j MISTAKEN VOTE, ,j and he spent tho rest of his life trying to make amends for the vote given in the wrong direction, and for all tho conse qviences which ensued from it. It was a mistaken voto ; ho thought ho was doing right and pleasing God. Instead of this being the case,, he discovered that they were right, not he, and that he was the 1 greatest enemy of the cause of Gcd when he thought that he was advancing it to the utmost of his power. . . . The only time that we are tola CHRIST WEPT ALOUD (the word is remitrkable) was when He foresaw what was coming upon His nation. Hg was a true patriot and He wept as He perceived the retribution that would overtake His country. Oh for more Christlike patriotism amongst us ! We all have not votes (In New Zealand we all have and are responsible to enrol ourselves before the rolls close) but [ EACH HAS A DUTY TO PERFORM JUST NOW.

Let us all humble ourselves in prayer before God, beseeching him to guide the minds of men aright—perhaps He is waiting for more earnest prayer from His people in this land. And if we have influence over any who . . . shall bo called upon fco give their votes, let us remind them of him who gave a yote against his brethren and suddenly discovered the overwhelming truth that he was maintaining the cause of error, and fighting against his God !

TAKING THE TIDE.

Thotidointhe affairs of all'men, and women likewise, if taken at the flood, not o^y leads to fortune, but blessings without which fortune is of little good. Tuke the case of Mrs Kilner, a lady who resides at 15 Sydney-road, Moreland, Melbourne. She relates how she took the tide at the flood, and h«r story is a remarkable vivid illustration of two pictures which portray in each the most wretched aud the happi est states of existence. She writes :" A few weeks ago I had occasion to try Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills for influenza, which was beginning to "take a f?rm hold of me. They were commended to me for that terrible complaint. Previous to getting influenza I was listless, languid, and quite unable to do my work, owing, I believe, to the change of life. I can only describe my life as a most wretched one owing to this condition. Well, the pills not only cured me of inflnenza, but I was delighted to find that I was cured of the depressed, run-down feeling, and I became bright and energetic ; in fact, I am far and away better than I have folt for years, and I take pleasure in recommending the pills to all who need medicine for such complaints. Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills are a perfect blood purifier, and a positive cure for bilious ness, indigestion constipation, headaches, sallow complexion, liver and kidney troubles piles, pimples, boils and blotches, and for female ailments. Sold by chemists and storekeepers, Is lid per bottle, or six bot tles 6s 6d. Sole proprietors, The W. H. Comstock Co., Limited. (Australasian Depot), 52 Pitt street, Sydney. Packed in amber bottles and the full name blown thereon.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Robert Bell, afe his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashburw ton. TUESDAY, October H, 1802»



\ Coughs any Colas < fire Esrious, They quite oftp.n . lead to .worse. They creep i along so gradually, but so smclj, that they become serums iilncss— consumption — before you realize it. A cough is the seed of consump tion. Croup is a cold's half ( brother—it is ea'ised by cold, aifd many a little life has i passed away by it because the S proper remedy was not at band. I* ' I C Gives relief at once. It does this S > by cutting the phlegm and healing > ' irritated lung and throat surfaces. > Every mother should see that it is C nhvays in the house. Don't wait r till you need it—that may be too \ > late. Get a bottle from your J chemist to-day. It does not con- } • tain any opium or other dangerous C narcotics nnd is perfectly safe and / good for all ages. Lane's Emulsion at all chemists J and stores. Price 2/6 and 4/6. J " It's famous " right throughout C , the colony. © 25 C pZ , . ... .'■»■-—g-SSW BUSINESS NOTICES. Only this season's Tweeds sold. TAXIjOUS* stSS* VAETCOSE VEINS CUBED. Plantekoa Again Victorious fIIHE Ointment this time, but the same X result-completely cured. The re markable healing properties of these ■wonderful plants that form the basis of this modern remedy are felt just the same ■whether applied externally in the form of the Ointment and Soap, or taken internally in the form of Plantekoa. To use an everyday expression, "I never saw any thing like it." Read this letter :— Holly-road, St. Albnns, Christehurch, Ist October, 1902. Dear Sirs,—l wish to testify to the bene fit I have received by using your Plantekoa Ointment, For months I have suffered with VARICOSE VEINS (BROKEN), and have; tried many remedies, but without success. I got two tins of your Plantekoa Ointment, and have not had occasion to use it all, as I am pleased to say I am now COMPLE I ELY CUKEB, thanks to Plantekoa. I cannot speak too highly in praise of this wonderful remedy, and have recommended it to my friends. Publish this note so that other sufferers 'may be benefited. Yours very traly, ANNIE WOODHAM, Ask your Chemist or Grocer for it. Take no substitute. JRemember the Name, and remember it CURES. J. JACKSON, East St, Agent. DINEE N'S Railway Refreshment Rooms. I BEG to thank all my friends fur their kind" patronage accorded t>> me during the past six months, and I hope by strict attention to business to still receive a fair i share in the future. Nothing but the best wines and spirits kept. N.B. -Dnnedin prize Ales always on **J. ntSTEEN, LESSEE. 10 PJS I SOOTH IN 6 I LgJIFOWDEgSI HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healt&y state of the const!* tution dnrlag tfc© period of Teething. i fTheworda "JOHN STEEDMANr ■} CHEMIST, WALWOBTH, BUBREY," Are engraved on the Government Stamp afatd tt each Packet. ■ j Kempthorne, Prosser & Co., Agents If you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere, THSTE have the pleasure to notify our Clients that re are now in the position to supcJy them with these celebrated Fertilisers at— £4 12s 6d per ton on Trucks at Islington and Smithfield. Results 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, find in the Paddock Competitions. I NI COLL BROS DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBURTON. j TO Our Lady Friends. -If 3'ou 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.—Mitchell and Tur ner, Costumiers.



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BUSINESS NOTICES \ FOR ! WATCHES, CLOCKS;, JEWELLERY, j SILVER AND ELECTEO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, ' GO TO |. Gh JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ash burton. —Repairs a Specialty — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. =362.000.= Yes, it's a Lot "OUT that is the number of McCORMICK Machines Built and Sold in 1901. It means I 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 ---382,000 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, Rass"tt AND CO., Wills Street, Ashburton. M. PRIEST, Manager. I r¥lO Those about to marry, and to those _!_ already married. Study economy by 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 bedding; Suits of drawing and dining-room furniture made to order at moderate prices. Best workmanship and materials ! WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Well sinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. Great Boot Sale.



THOMAS YOUNG WISHES to Thank his numerous Friends and the Public for their i patronage for the last twelve months, and j informs them that he has secured the old standing business carried on by Mr Notes, 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 TT O Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order 1 your Coal and. Firewood. "WESTPORT, ■) NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and \ on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. HALMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. FOR Portraiture Landscape, And Enlargements, MODERATE CHARGES. Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICES. WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 "Cyß Shall be represented at the Christchurch and Timam Auction Sales, and have made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, 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, Tunaru. If intended for sale at Ashburton :-Friedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. Woolpaoks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at Lowest Rates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows : — Christchurch. Timaru. November 20th, 1902. December 3rd, 1902. December 11th, 1902. January 13th, 1903. January 16th, 1903. February 25th, 1903. February 19th, 1903. FBIEDLAKDER BROS., LTD. FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Beautiful Model Hats and Bonnets, from London and Paris, i Greatly admired by delighted purchasers. Ladies' Eton and Russian Jackets. Lovely Silk Mantles, beautifully trimmed. Charming Silk Blouses Silk Underskirts—all shades Lace Collarettes —very stylish Silk and Kid Gloves —all sizes and makes Corsets, C B and P.D. just opened. Dress Muslin and Wool Fabrics, the latest styles Also Prints and Mercuise Satin. New Goods of all kinds just opened, ex Paparoa. Requirements for Dressmaking and 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 AND **.E W OR R. WOpL, WOOL. WOOL. ' I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, either in Ashburton, Christchurch, Timaru, or for Shipment. ' This Reason's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been fixed as under, viz t— CHRISTCHURCH— TIMARU— NOVEMBER 20th, 1902. DECEMBER 3rd, 1902 DECEMBER 11th, 1902. JANUART 13th, 1903 JANUARY 16th, 1903. FEBRUARY 19th, 1903. FEBRUARY 25th, 1903 I shall be represented both at Christchurch and Timaru. WOOL FOR CHRISTCHURCH to be consigned—MATSON AND CO., Addington, account D. Thomas. WOOL FOE, TIMARTJ to be consigned—N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Company's Siding, Timaru, account D. Thomas. Wool Packs, and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Market Eates. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. : P U R~E"STO"DS, : IHAVK erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plant south of the Line, and I now ask Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am prepared to Clean for Farmers any description of SEEDS OR GRAIN, And will guarantee to give them satisfaction, I can supply BEST RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BEST CLOVERS, (dressed by own machines), the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ! AIso—HURST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil, etc. IK T H O M AS, j ASHBURTON. SEPTEMBER 1902, Its time for Spring Dresses MITCHELL & TURNER Have added new laurels to their prestige by the DISTINGUISHED STILE Al BEAUTY Of their Importations for this Season. And confidently Invite Inspection.



STUD NOTICES TO STAND THIS SEASON at Kelburn Lodge, and Travel the District, The Thoroughbred Stallion, FOEMOSAN By St. Leger—Forme, by Nordenfeldt— Formo, by Sterlingworth—Pulchra (imp.) FOEMOSAN is a chestnut horse, foaled in 1897. He is a fall brother to the excel j lent performer Cruciform, and has himself I been successful when racing, winning the j C.J.C. Champagne Stakes, the North Island Challenge Stakes (beating Advance), and other good races. For particulars, apply to MAX FRIEDLANDER, Ashburton; or HARRY THOMPSON, 274 Kelburn Lodge, Tinwald. TO TRAVEL in the Hinds and May field Districts, The Clydesdale Stallion, GLENWYE For terms and particulars, apply to T. DRENNAN, 9 215 Groom in charge. Travel this Season in thß Ashburton District, the well-known Trotting Stallion, BERLIN MAC, (By Berlin—dam Quicksilver mare). Terms—£2 10s season, payable January 1903 ; ,£3 10s guarantee, payable—£l Is on January Ist, 1903, balance when mare proves in foal; groomage fee ss, payable at first service. For further particulars apply to T. LESTER, 9 322 South East Belt, Ashburton. TO TRAVEL the Ashburton, Methven, and Surrounding Districts, The Standard-Bred Trotting Sire IMPERIOUS, i 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. Teems.— £s 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 Ashbuvton, 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 paddocking for Is 6d per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. Further particulars on application to the Groom in charge, or 9 63 W. BEGG, Ashton. To Travel this Season IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. mHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION WARRINGTON, By Gorton—Mountain Lilly. Warrington's numerous good perfor mances and the record time he has put up aro 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 The Conqueror—dam Jess by Sir Colin. For terms and particulars, apply to 9 249 A. FORSYTH, Elgin. TO Stand at Winslow This Season, and Travel the Lowcliffe, Hinds, Tinwald, Mayfield, and Mount Somers Districts, The Thoroughbred Stallion, Marquis of Zetland, (Perkin Warbeck ll.—Reverie). Bred by Mr E. Gates, at Grove Farm. MARQUIS OF ZETLAND is a dark bay colt with black points. He stands 15.3, has great strength and substance, and during his racing oareer he proved himself to be one of the fastest horses of the many good ones bred on Grove Farm.. Fees.—Season, £3 3s; half-guarantee, £4> 4s; groomage fee ss. For further particulars, apply to 9 247 R. BURNETT, Winslow. THE AMERICAN WILL TRAVEL the Methven, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers Dis tricts this season. ' •• ■ • His pedigree is so well known, and his stock have turned out so well, that it is unnecessary to enlarge upon either. His stock can be seen in various parts of the country. Terms—£3 10s, guarantee j£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). GLENORCHT 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 j groomage fee, ss. Two or more mares as per agreement. Also to Stand at Sawmills, Staveley,-- The Light Draught Stallion, LAKEWOOD, (By Lord Salisbury—Quicksilver mare). LAKEWOOD is a rich bay horse, 7 years old. He is as sound as a bell, hard as nails, 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 responsibility. Further particulars on application to the Groom in charge, or SHARPLIN & CO., 9 321 Sawmills, Stareley. WANTED everyone to know that Jas Mellor is opening up his new stock of American Boots. They are tip-top ftopds a nd well worth a trial,



BUSINESS NOTICES. H. McSHERRY, "OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. J. SEALY & CO. EXPIRATION OF LEASE. Giving up Business. Stock must be cleared by end of October. /^{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, J, L. HIGGS, Tancred Street. PICTURES Framed, ! Windows Glazed, Houses Painted and Decorated. Abtistic Signs Painted. ARTISTS' MATERIALS. COALS! COALS! COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. npIHIS 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—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. Where Do You Live? npiHREE-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 BOOT STORK, j Burnett Street. J Ladies turn next week. We've something very special for them. TRY H. P. MADDEN FOR Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, Genoa Gake, Sultana Cake Qream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, Etc, Etc. A choice assortment always on hand. ; . NOTICE Fish! Fish! Fish! TO ANGLERS AND ALL INTERESTED. OUR New Season's Stock of Fishing Goods just to hand ex s.s. " Wliaka tane " from London. Rods, Beels, 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 Dunedin or Christchurch prices. We ask you to ascertain our prices before pur chasing elsewhere. j HARDLEY BROS, IMPORTERS & MANUFACTURERS, Ashburton. Orders by post promptly attended to. Advance Ashburton. Interesting to Every Inhabitant. TIME will tell is an old saying, and the residents of Ashburton have at last, and profitably to themselves, realised the fact that Moriabty Bros., Tancred Street, are the best and cheapest cabinetmakers, etc. For best workmanship and lowest prices they defy competition. KEEPING step with the pace of progress. We are not waiting for the unearned increment. Quite willing to earn it ourselves. That is why we try to serve you well, so that we may serve you again.—Mitchell and Turner, The Drapers.



BUSINESS NOTICES. The N2. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury > Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVERT description of Merchandise and Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc, sold on commission either privately or by Publio Auction. Amongst others we have the following properties for Sale by Private Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres May Held ... 872 acres, leasehold May field .., 967 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 „- Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Rangitata ... 650 „ Hinds . 1800 „ i Hinds ... 1500 „ | Coldstream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 „] Ealing ... 595 M Westerfield ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON Manager The Poultry Industry. INDIAN Game and Dorking Cross, pro nounced by the Government Expert the best for the London Market. Indian Game Cockerels and Dorking Hens (pure bred) For Sale. H. G. BEKRYMAN, 8 97 Ashburfcon BAKER BROS. Complete ITiiruisliinfr, ILES' Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Ranfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting xjL the Growth of the Hair and removing Scurf and Dandruff. This is not a new preparation, but the Proprietor being requested to put it within reach of everyone, has had it placed throughout New Zealand, and it can now be obtained locally from all Chemists, Storekeepers, and Hairdressers, etc., or direct from the Manufacturer— EDWAßD ILES, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Geraldine. 8 12s Wanted Known nnO all who intend Purchasing a New Bicycle, thab you will consult your interests by Inspecting Our Latest (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. WANTED -Poultry for Export in any quantities.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. EVERT Woman likes to know what is to be worn for Spring, even though unready to purchase. A stroll through our warehouse just now is an inexpensive pleasure, and at tho same time a liberal education.—Mitchell and Ttjbner, The Drapers. WA N-T E D Known— Lawn Mowers sharpened by machinery, and re paired by the Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street. MAKE no mistake, Mellob's the shop where yon get real good value, thousands of pairs to pick from. THE "Steams" Ball Bearin Lawn Mower; a child can push it. Priceß from 35s.—Eclipse Cycle Co., Agents, Tan cred Street. PATTY Pan baking powder is the grea fc est novelty you ever Baw. ' Sold all grocers. . WHAT, prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty DO not be put off with so-called Cheap Boots, but go to Mellob's,, for you get nothing but the very best at the Zealand ia Boot Store. PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each 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. HP HE up-to-date Boot Shop, Mellor's Jl Zealandia Boot Store. This season's goods are magnificent, and welLworth a trial. * __/ - mSY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will say* I J_ you time, money, and worry. It will 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 ,th.c test, and are the best proof of his success. Repairing done at onoe. Beit Sole Leather used.—Next Court House, East Street, Ashburton. THE Rapid Lightning Shirt Gloss—the 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 all the leading grocers. "117 HY do we sell as many Boots as all * ? the rest of the shops put together ? The answer is simple. We sell nothing but the Best of Goods, and our prices are by far the Cheapest.—Mellor's, Tancred street. WANTED to Sell—7 acres- good land, sub-divided and well fenced into four paddocks, water in each. Nice garden, good five roomed house, new stable; very neat property. Owner leaving, therefore must b6 sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyeb. - JUST landed ex "Delphic"and "Mam ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are, offering at less than Christchurch, prices,—> Carson and Co ■ • I SAY Friend < Where is the best shop to buy a pair of Boots ? Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Hoot Store,! I always get good value at Mellor's.