CABLE NEWS

United Press Association—By Electrio

Telegraph -. Copyright. AFFAIRS IN BASUTOL-ND. London, July 11 The Basuto chief, Joel, has been sum moned to Maseru to answer a charge of treason. It is feared that if Joel proves recalcitrant, the paramount chiefs, Lero thodi, will support him. Detachments of infantry and artillery are being sent to the Basuto frontier to be in readiness to cope ■with any resistance. The chief, Jonathan, is faithful to the British. THE ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION. The Antarctic relief ship, Morning, has sailed with supplies for the expedition. A HOT SUMMER. Intense heat is prevailing in New York, i and many cases of sunstroke are reported, j The infantry manoeuvres in France have ] been suspended from the same cause. Three j hundred, and twenty soldiers were sun- J struck, three of the cases being fatal. j THE KOWEYT QUESTION. j The Porte has asked for the recall of the British Consul at Basra, in Persia. '1 here are indications that Russia or Germany i 3 j supporting Turkey in re-opening the Ko weyt question. LIVERPOOL BANK FRAUDS. The Bank of Liverpool's net loss by the G-oudie frauds amounts to £78,000. MR CHAMBERLAIN. Mr Chamberlain is confined to his room, but hopes to resume work next week. BANK AMALGAMATION. The Union Bank, of London, is amalga mating with the banking ficm of Smith, Payne, and Smith* increasing its capital to £20,000,000. A REMOUNT SWINDLE. | The Government is prosecuting Major I C. W. Studdart and his two sons, in Dublin, j for, frauds in connection with the Imperial J Yeomanry remounts. It is alleged that j they pocketed .£1240 out of the transac- j turns. } THE GOVERNOR GENERALSHIP. ) The Colonial Office denies the rumour that Colonel Harry McCalmont will suc ceed Lord Hopetoun. Sir E. Barton has not discussed the question of Lord Hope toun. successor with the Colonial Office, and does not believe that anyone will be appointed without reference to himself. The newspapers mention the Earls of Carrington and Jersey, and the Duke of Marlborough as aspirants for the office. HOME AND COLONIAL UNIVERSITIES At the instance of the authorities of the Oxford Universities, there was a conference at the Colonial Office between them and Sir E Barton/representatives of tbe Sydney, , Tasmania and New Zealand Universities, Mr Reeves representing New Zealand. Melbourne and Adelaide Universities were unrepresented. Oxford desires to establish a closer connection with the Colonial Uni versities, and as far as possible pay atten tion to students destined for professions or the higher ranks of civil servants and holders of Rhodes' scholarships. After speeches by Lord Onslow and the Vice- Chancellor of the Oxford Universities, on Sir E. Barton's suggestion the authorities agreed to embody their views in a memorandum, which the Colonial Office will submit to the Colonial Universi ties for an expression of their views. < RETURNING TROOPS. The Mohawk left Durban for England with thirty-nine of the Eighth New Zealand Mounteds aboard. The Norfolk sailed for Australia with large detachments of the Commonwealth troops. CORONATION BAZAAR. The Queen opened the Imperial Corona tion Bazaar, the largest ever held in, Eng land, at the Botanic Gardens, in aid of the Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, in the presence of the Colonial. Pre miers, Indian visitors, Ambassadors, and many of the elite. AN AUSTRALIAN SCULLER. F. S. Kelby, an Australian, of Balliol College, Oxford, won the Diamond Sculls at Henley regatta. A RUSSIAN MEAT SYNDICATE. St Petersburg July 11. A Russian Meat Syndicate has been formed, with the object of exporting meat to Britain. A QUEENSLAND LOAN. Brisbane, July 11 It is understood that the Government intends to float a million loan in London before the end of the year. WEST AUSTRALIA'S CREDIT. Perth July 11 The Treasurer anticipates that the year will end with a credit balance of £180,000. j He foreshadowed further borrowing to compete the public works. | GRETA COLLIERY DISASTER. j SVDNET, July 11 At the enquiry into the Greta colliery fire in 1900, when several lives were lost, the late manager gave evidence that in his opinion the mine was wilfully fired. A few days before the disaster he was warned thatit was going to take place. LORD HOPETOUN'S DEPARTURE. A large gathering farewelled Lord Hope-1 tonn, en route to Brisbane, where he joins the Miowera. FATAL SHOOTING ACCIDENT. There was a sensational development at the inquest on Trooper Edgar. The medi cal evidence showed that the fatal wound was caused by a bullet. Another trooper, standing near Edgar, also discovered two supposed bullet holes in his clothing. Part of the demonstration was firing by the Volunteers. The officer in charge deposed that blank cartridge only was used. LIGHTING SYDNEY. The Sydney Municipal Council had a record sitting, lasting all night, discussing the lighting of the city with electricity. It finally accepted the tender of an English Company, of £49,000. ILLUMINATIONS. The weather has been fine to-day, but is raining to-night. The illuminations were repeated, there being a better display, a lull in the wind allowing the gas on the Parliament Houses and other State build ings to be lit.

The Colonial Premiers.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyrignt London, July 11 After a preliminary intercolonial confer ence between Sir Edmund Barton, Mr Sed don, Sir Wilfrid Laurier and another Cana dian Minister, it was agreed to defer discussion on questions of common interest to Australasia and Canada, until Canada had been visited. Sir Edmund Barton, Mr Seddon and Lord Selborne confer to-day with the Admiralty respecting Australasian naval requirements.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY JULY 12, 19.2

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Robert Bell, at hi. Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbartoa * SATURDAY, July 12 1902^



:-..__* «. __t__~.JK<»l_^"*^i»V*_-.-f*&_^^ PEACE DECLARED. j N' OT so with you, because your system is out of order, on account of your cold feet. _ _ Remedy-Call ,at the ULSTER BOOT SHOP and get a pair of warm Boots or Slippers. Prices to suit every one. Slipper 3 from 9d upwards. All classes of Boots and Shoes equally cheap. T. Y0 TJ wa, Ulster Boot Shop, Tancred street. i Support Local Industry,, j Save 2_02.er 5 And Ensure a Comfortable Fireside by using Mount Somers Coal. A/TOTJNT SOMERS COAL IS THE Best and the Cheapest Household Coal, bar none, of all the Coals found on the Eastern divide of the Middle Island. ■ JOSHUA TUCKER J. W. Malcolmson, FARMERS' AGENT, ABOADE, ASRI.URTON. f AM A BUYSft OF MEAT AT I. Fa r6eld Freezing Works. Also, — WHEAT, OATS, B.RLHY, &■ PEAS, . On Trucks Ashbarton or Country Statiors Agent for North Queensland Ins "ranee Company (Fire and Marine.) 2 188 FOR 14 DAYS =SALE = CJPECIAL Purchase of Fashionable DRESS GOODS, Together with the balance of our present Season's Stock, will be offered at Special Sale Prices, For 14 days from SATURDAY, July sth. Special Price for Making. ASHBURTON Drapery Company. H. C. SHRIMPTON, Proprietor, P*rißY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will save JL you time, money, and worry. It will make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. Smoke New Venus



Messrs Fletcher Bros, are offering £5 Reward to anyone who can prove that their Defiance Butter which they are selling at Is per lb., is not the same quality and brand as what is being sold at ls 3d per lb. by another firm in Ashburton. They do thia on account of some unprincipled person spreading a report that their butter is of an inferior quality to that which is being sold at ls 3d per lb, which they can prove is not so' Wade. Worm Figs—the Wonderful Worm Worriers—are a safe and sure remedy, in 1 s boxes; sold everywhere Hollis Cycles.—The display of Hollis cycles now on view at John Orr * Co's is well ■worthy of inspection by all cycling enthus iasts. Thesemachines are made from genuine B. S. A parts by the celebrated gunmakers, I Hollis find Sons, Birmingham, which should be sufficient guarantee of their efficiency. The models we have seen are superbly finish- j ed, and the high standard of quality attained in the manufacture of the" Hollis bicycle has been most rigidly maintained. STANDISH AND PREECE. Photographers under the Royal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio JJigh Street, Christchurch. ,



■ BUSINESS. NOTIOES I GREAT STOCKTAKING SALE AT Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Everything Reduced in Price for One Month, :x: WISE Fathers and Mothers remember this is our Annual Stocktaking Sale, when the most up-to-date Stock of Boots and Shoes in Ashburton will be cleared regardless of cost. Remember we are not holding this Sale for fun, we are in down right earnest. We are going to Sell two thousand pairs of Boots in onejmonth. BOOTS- BOOTS. They are almost given away at Mellor's. Now is your time to buy. Come and see for yourself Come early, for our Sale is now on, and it will only last for One Month. This is without doubt the largest Boot Sale ever held in Ashburton. The public say Mellor's the man for good, cheap, genuine Sales, so come one, come all. Do not forget that Mellors Zealandia Boot Store IS IN TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. _h*-*-0--*l ._w—«_l -».-■., __.*-». ;«;>-"-WW*. - WHi__9_tmWfQgßaAS_Vimai^ T)ICKED & PACKED IN CEYLON. Put in Soldered Lead Packets. Straight from Tea .Garden to Tea Pot Mi Jlflll im P A SSI tip 9-M /j*fe WW -fjLkjk. __IrJ_! m.nnns nun ¥un ra__? I*B' _. _. lip <fig&__&ejarm_*£\ *|Pw JL i B^^^M_____fl^___^j^f Guaranteed the Purest Tea. The leading Brand of Ceylon. Used injithe Government Houses and by the best people in Australia. Agent—J. T. COOOH, Ashburton,



j Insure your life in the '. Australian Mutual Provident | Society. i Funds Exceed £17,000 000. i ' Most liberal Policy Conditions, i Most economical Management, ' Most Stringent Reserves. ! Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— ' James Pipe. ' Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. '!.. "■ 6 23 j PHOTOGRAPHY. j HtLMA'S STUDIOS, \ SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, nTTEar-dnl_ R TWELVE ENAMELLED VY CABINET PBOTOB and KN. LARGF.MENT, aizo 12 x 10, mounted on beautiful tintod p'.ateeuok mount for 1 St_ SEE SPECIMENS, as thia is only for * Limited Time. OOME EARLY. TY7* H V shiver with the cold when you can obtain COAL in any quantity, trora i cwtto a Ton, AT Argyle Bros. Coal and*|Firewood Depot, " _m i.j___ ___ Havelock street, _^oM& Ashburton. j _ *> Men's English and American BOOTS THE "WATER KING." Guaranteed Perfectly Waterproof WE will return you your money il these Boots do not give satisfaction Men's Dancing Shoes, 7s 6d Men's Goloshes, 5s 6d Ladies' Evening Shoes, 3s 6d Ladies' Goloshes, 4s Men's, Women's and Children's FELT SLIPPERS. Children's School Boots at Lowest Prices NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory. VOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston npER-i commenced TUESD<_Y.2.th May



I BUSINESS NOTION j jj , — , : — —— - J I P"re TEAS of FINEST Quality j! § I «fi_ mm Brand **^81 I I These Teas are blends ot absolutely the I 1 FINEST TEAS PROCURABLE. 1 llNtes^ 1 Brand ■i\s | Each Brand is ot a different character and I flavour but of FINEST Quality. 1 I \_w Brand. Pure Oeylon ■ 1 \%JP 1 i I I Ask your Grocer for these well-known I Brands ot Teas and ... 1 ACCEPT NO OTHER, I f--i,jnmiu ..mi i-i-ii-iiii ■in ii bc________!\^ T. H. UNDRILL & CO , CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, Etc. We make all our own «^^§#)'~ b**^™~#^ . i Bedding from the very j||o^^fa^rT Wf / " from us at lowest W§, .} ■^^b^^ ; ijV^^^p./.;, / We have also just rices and encoiirage |: i\\Aj^Mt^^M'M3i§M^^ opened a nice assort- Local Industry. *',^# O^^^^-W^^W ment of TaPestry J; "i;^4^^^i^^S____:^ Covering, suitable for Furniture re-covered Ke-covering Dining and made equal to M E°°m °r DraWiDg new. . /' -;A^^^A^|'#':#^Pft#^fL^ft EoomFUrnitUre' First-class Work 5 C '^ .^W^'^^^l^l.Cl.^.i manship Guaranteed *\jjg^ v^-^^W^WW^. We have just opened another Choice Assortment of up-to-date* Bedsteads and Cots |jin Brass and Iron at all prices. NEW DESIGNS, BEST QUALITY, LOWEST PRICES. —- Wire, Spring, and other Mattresseß made on Premises,— FURNISHEBP, TANORED STREET ,?TOi_7«=f. ■»<*^_**-r_vm&>m_f!f__—_—tmiTt^^ b____i__ewr_«aa«ffl_i<Hße_- MAT. 1902 Bought of MITCHELL & TURNER DKAPBRS AND CLOTHIERS AhHBOUTON Sold by 15 Examined by 11 _____ _ — —- ~ - - - 6yds Dk PrGss,Twe.a la 6.1 09 0 Now ls 0 6 0 2 School Capes 8a lld 017 10 „ 3a 61 7 1 Ladles' Msointo«h 30s 1 10 0  21s 1 1 g 2 School Hftbi 3s 61 0 7 0 „ Is 0 2 0 0 Coloured Mu.lin, for Apions lQ_d 0 8 9  3_d 0 2 11 1 Mnn _ Tweed Co.b . 22b 6d 12 6 „ 16s 5d 015 6 IPr Work ug Trousers 8a 61*- 6 „5s lld 0 511 2 Wotk'tig Shirts -__-—--—— 6J .g Q gj _ _ _ Paid 2 Uotlnr FUnnels Sd 0 7 6 „2s 61 05 0 Jsy Cash, wit/i 2 P_ir Under P.\ntß 2s 0 4 0 „ 15 6d 0 3 0 Thanhs, 1 White Q.ilt, Dlilp B<' lOi 9d 010 9 8s 91 0 8 9 MITCEE LL & TURN EE 1 Coloured Qaitt, Sg!e Bed ____________ 4s 6d o" 4 6 „33 63 0 3 6 4 C.ioured Towels May 17, 1902 Is 6i 06 0 „1. 04 0 1 Uoh uvod Tablo Cover (L\rge) 18a 63 018 6 „ 10a W 010 6 1 Pair Uce Ourtai-o Ba_6l 0 8 6 „6a 9d 0 6 9 12 Yards Piuk FlanaolleMe 0? 5^- j0 5 6 „ 3|l 03 9 4yda Fancy Flaaneletbi 0-ISid 0 2 10 „ 4|d 0 16 2 Pair Oa^hmcro Hcs-. la 3d 0 2 6 „ 9.1 0 16 • £9 3 2,1 Now £5 14 1 We tnk<? Ih;_ somewhat unusual mot^o'l ot ahowing tha Public what tho Reduction. wa am m;>k np -mount to in a Parcel of Drapery, every article of whioh Is of every day ! neod, und Gocn Value at Pull Prices- Our Tiumpeber is nob dead, in faab, there are hundreds of him spread over tho County, bub wo ventnro to say thab no buaimaß ablempfc of ft similar n^mro, ever ma.« in Ashburton, Ims ever approached the euoiess attending ihe DisHolubon of P-rtnership Sale dow goiog ou in our Premises, See •• W^nbeds." FAKMS FOR-PRIVATE SALE. \IT 5 HAVE THE FOLLOWING PEOPERTIES FOR PRIVATE SALE :— 376 acre farm at Wa^erton, with 4 roomed hoa3e, 4 stall stable, loose box, and granary ; pood cropping and grassland 7co acres. Hinds district, good Lutidi-gs, all in gra'-s, well fenced and subdivided into 9 paddocks, well water* d 600 acrea at Methven, 8 roomed house, and other impro^ement -156 acre farm at Fit mington^ 4 roc mcd house and etable, well watered ani fenced j 476 acre farm at Fprlngburn, all newly Jaid down; 7_roomed jionae, 6 stall; stable, woolshed, divided into 10 paddocks j 4Loacre leasehold farm, at Mitcham Road j i 950 aero farm at ...afield, 4 roomed house, stable j i 262 acre farm at Fleming on, highiy improved, divided into 8 paddocks, well I fenced and watered, 6 roomed honso, granary, outhouse, 4 rooms, 6 stall '. stable, and other ncc.fcs«iry outbuildings j 3800 acres, all in graes, well fenced and subdivided ; all well watered and good plantations ; closn to railway; with good buildings, house, woolshed, cottage, and other improvements ; easy terms. (This property can be sold subdivided in two blocks ) We shall be glad to give the fullest information to intending purchasers, and show them over any of the above properties. friedlanderTbros., ltd.



f BUSiNRSS NOTICES "OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. LONDON BUTCHERY TANCRED STREET. HAVING taken, over the Business of the late Sam. E. Burnard, as from Ist July, instant, I beg to inform , all my Friends, and Customers of the late Pro prietor, that I will carry on the Butchery Business in above Premises, and trust the support extended to me in the past will be . continued. Quality and punctuality guaranteed. Families waited on Daily. W. H. ROBINSON 7_29 TO SHEEPOWNERS. GOOD PRICES ASSURED. H MATSON AND Co., beg to inform « holders of Sheep and Lambs that should they be looking for a Market and decide to try Addington, that they will be glad to receive Consignments. There is no need to write to them; just consign Matson's, Addington. The firm will carefully untruck and classify each lot, and if the price bid at Auction is not sufficient on a basis of the c.i.f. Prices current for Frozen Meat, they will have the Sheep sent to either Isling ton or Belfast, and on receipt of Weights will sell forward or ship as Clients may desire. Prompt Payments. Consign MATSON'S, Addington. To Those Who Have Landed Property to Sell. Send Particulars of your Properties to H. MATSON 4AND CO. The Firm is recognised as the greatest medium of exchange in Canterbury, and Buyers from all parts are constantly en quiring and making inquiries from them. , During the past six months the firm have been instrumental in selling no less than SIX good-sized Properties south of Rangi tata. They are always willing to receive particulars through any local Agent, and to work in conjunction with them, which must be to the benefit of the owner. They ad vertise all Properties in their Quarterly Review, which is circulated throughout the world. They advertise likely Properties in their regular column, free of cost to Owners, and other charges are on the lowest scale. If you have a place for sale, avail yourself of their services. It corts nothing unless sale is made, and no fear of your Property being hawked or depreciated. Great facts. They can always assist Purchasers, being hand and glove with Moneyed Clients. MATSON'S, 6 143 Christchurch, CEITLEfIti I?vy Our (HEBTERFIELDS § Or _rj-jre«'«<_«:'* _•_«_* * uveicoats. - _ ______ *3 j M-cDOWAI-D &, GO. 'lai.-.oks NOTICE. \Tf E HAVE APPOINTED F. W. COX. Agent for MASSFY-BaRBIS and mPJfll'tL-Ii BICYCEB FOR f ASHBURTON, RAKAIA, and Surrounding Districts Clients will receive every attention, and MR COX will Uolleats »!! Monies due to|ue* CANADA CYCLE & MOTOR COY LIMITED Depot—East Street, Ashburbon WANTED KNOWN-Thab I am n prepared to „ive Estimates for all Plumbere' and GaefibtiDg Work, and oan guarantee complete sati_Ecfcion. Hob and Uold Water Services laid on. Well Sinking, fi-ths. Tanks, and Boiler Frames. Having had a long experience in Gnn Kepairs, thcee Sportemcn who require their Guns repaired by o,n F_peri> should bring them to me early, as the season Is close upon us. WILLIAM R. HYDE, Bnrnetb Stroet, N<xti Door to Club Plumber, Locksmith, G_sfi!i er & Tinsmith. Lowest prices compatible with good workmanship 53 LLEWELLYN OWEN, MCSM. CERTIFICATED & REGISTERED TEACHER. STUDENTS prepared For any Musical O Examination held in New Zealand. All branches of Music taught. Candidates presented at. Kxamins,tionF, 137 ; average marks gained, 94 per cent. PRIZE POULTRY FOR.SALE. PURE-BRED Indian Game, Mincrcas, Lnsgshang, ai d Brown Leghorns. Also Ptkhi Docks. Bred from Imported and Firsb Priz. Sicck. Cockerels and Pallets from 5. each. 190 H. G. BERR_MA_. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIO SRLLEB, &o, REGISTERED TEACHER ot MUSIO Masical Instruments', of every description, J Latest Music by ev?ry mall. ! AGENT FOR ! WHEF.LBR AND WILSON'S j Sewing Machines. J The Litest ami B-.'Bt ; the only Sewing ■ Machine th.b doe. not fail in any point. i AGENT FOR j .EMPRESS NEEDLE. ] Materials kept. New Transfers, Piuehee, Arasetiea, etc. Tanobbd S-KKE- (nexb Hall, H_rb„lisb TO Those aboub to marry, and bo thore already married. Study economy by ; purchasing your furniture ab VV. & M. BAKERS Warehouse, H.velook Stteeb, Ju.t reoeived, a oonsignmsnb of Wicker Chatrs in latest shiipea and desiguß ; also Bamboo Tables. In stock all kinds of bed abeads and bedding; Suits of drawing and dining room furniture made to order ab < moderate prices. Besb workmanship and materials. "D^TTlf fan baking powder is .he great I -ST cab novelty you over saw. fiold all grooere-



I BUSINESS "NOTICES To Whom it Concerns THEREBY beg to notify all concerned that I will not be responsible for debts contracted by my wife (excepting, of course, hose made with the firm of Moriarty Bros., Ashburton _ cheapest cabinetmakers, upholsterers, etc., Wakanui Road), from this date.—-X.Y.Z. R OLARK CARRIAGE PAINTER, Tf_VE Years with A. G.Howland, Christ- JF church; seventeen years with J. R. and F. and H. Steel. Begs to notify the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has started Business in premises opposite Church of England, Tancred street west. Vehicles of every description Painted to any Design; good workmanship guaran teed ; best materials used. Cushions and all leather work made or repaired. A Trial Solicited. 6 165 COALS! COALS ! COALS! m.wUnt"Tomkrs NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN TEE MABKET, rgIHIS is Canterbury* Besb Coal. Every ._. Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by u«ing MOUNT SOMBRS GOAL. This Coal Ins 35 per cent of Gas, burns wkb a good flare*, aid give, a steady het»b TRY IT! TRY IT i; TRY IT To be ha 1 of all Coal Merchants; Price—l7s per Ton at Mount? Somers Station JAMES GIBSON, o*nieron Street, A«hbutton FOR WATCHES CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, . SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLAT E SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Eto, GO TO G. JESSON, Practical Wttohraaker and Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Aahburto., —repairs . Specialty.— Presentation Connidirpps liberally dealt with. raßaß!__S__»_sgiS_a_l_^ xL i\ ij _ v L> it, v. fo . Comp'et« HTur_.i-3l_.iu^. " ;U-Wi> *-■.■«: •_?___s:___» ss. THE EAKL (Not Hopetoun) TTAS ARRIVED IN ASHBURTON. Anyone wishing an INTERVIEW can have same at Messrs S_onow, Bassatt & Cs., Wills Street, Hours of Interview—9 to 5. It will only cost you ,£lO to have an EARL of your own 5 Bell and Gas Lamp included. M. PRIEST, Manager TTJANTEDtoseII, second-hand Duncan V \ Drill; guaranteed in good order, low price. For particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depots WANTED to sell, Small Farm 40 acres, first-class land, good buildings, price low, terms reasonable; suit man with small capital. For particulars apply W. Stonyerj Land and Estate Agent. WANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's Bicycle, good as new, very little used; must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. WANTED to sell, second-hand Colonial Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy terms; guaranteed in good working order. For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer, Implement Agent. P I ANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grate; * * a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. J L.HIGGS Painter, Glazier, Paperhanger, and Signwriter Wall Paper, Scrim, Oils, Paints, ©lass, etc., in Stock. HAVING taken over the Picture Fram ing Plant and Stock of Mr J. Wright I am now prepared to receive orders for Picture Framing at lowest prices. J.; L.. HiGGS, Tanored Street. . N'OTIO a. A NY person or persons found Trespaßsiog on the Hiveredale Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise will be proeecated. 307 W S STRANGE. RAILWAY REFRESHMENT ROOMS. TO MY LADY FRIENDS.' JIGHT Refreshments of all kinds may . be had od shortest notice, invalid wines a speciality, Speight's Dnnedin^ales on tap; * J. DINEEN m



BUSINE^ NOTrOKS HAVE -OU SE 5N THOSB NICE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHS - STOCK. IS GIVING AWAY ? \7 OU get one with every cash purchase I of 12s 6d. They're honestly worth 2a 6d each, and you get them for nothing. CAPITAL PLACE THAT BLUE BOOT STORE. Wonderful how it's becoming a household word throughout the county of late. Note Address — l>. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. The name is synonymous with all that ia bright, best, and up-to-date in footwear. Nothing but the best English leather used for repairs. THE FEDERAL TARIFF. THE Federal Tariff has been so altered lately that buyers in certain market have been afraid to invest. The duties on all finished articles have been considerably raised, but that does not apply to us. For instance, we are quoting Celluloid Mud gards at 7s 6d per pair, and you could not import them in small quantities for any where near the price. These guards have been proved to be the best on the market and are obtainable from tho Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street. THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. (Works : Islington and Smithfield) A RE Buyers of Prime DAIRY or GRAIN FED BACON PIGS Infany'Quantity. Christchurch Meat Company, Limited. Stafford Street,' Timaru. WM. SPARROW, Corner of Essb and Moore Streets TO THE FARMERS OF THB. TINWALD DI.TRTOT. TXAVIFG uken over tho SHORING & „ O GENERAL BLACKSMITH BUSI NESS lately carried on ac Tiawald by Mr i J Stephens, I am prepared <o execute all work entrusted to me with despUcb, and a 6 moderate prices. Truati.g to raoaive a fair fiharefof lublio patronagej G. MORRISON (Late of Laomhob), t TINWALD SBOEIKG FORGE. 4185 NOTIfjCE. H. F. MADDEN, BAKER, CONFECTIONER* AKD CATERER, _ East Street. WO-iD respectfully take thia opportunity of thanking his cus tomers for past orders, and trusts to meric a continuance of the same in the future Additional accomodation has now been ' added to the refreshment rooms, which | are still under the personal supervision of Mrs Madden, where patrons can rely 1 up;•_ reoeiving th« best attention. Tea, Coffee Cocoa, etc. will be dispensed, ir» conjunction with Hot Sobtoh Pies, Scones, Cakes, P_st?y Cream., which are mann -1 factored en the premises, from the beat ingredients, and from the latest London and Parisian recipes, fot which the Establishment is noted. Bride, Birthday, and ChriscenlngjCakep \ a speciality. Catering as usual. ' ' Satisfaction '' ia our motto. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a> patty pan •« each end of tin. I —■ —' ' THOMAS LINTERtf BEGS to anncuuee thab he has taken over the ALFORD FOREST HOTEL. i And will be glad to ees old^Frlenda and Visitors. Only beab Brands of Wines, Ales, and , Spirit- stocked. Good Table. Good attendance* 5 WANTED, AGENTS. Wanted —Agents.... | fi QTO take down orders on a New ofci & Article, suitable, agreeable, and use ful to all (work permanently or in spare * time.) Agents wanted in every district and colony. Enclose envelope for particu- Adciress: 'Wanted, Box976,Sydney,N.S.W. 6 304 CLAEIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnelFs). Tancred Street, Ashbueson. BEST accommodation and attention for Town and Country visitors; Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Hors* Clipping done. P. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor- Telephone No. 91. 6 81 "s_>AT'i_ Pan baking powder, the great? JL novelty, two patty tins for nothing Fro -n .1] Grocers