CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association — Hy Elejtri Telegraph—Copy right

Re-stocking Farms.

London, Dec. 15 . The re-stocking of farms in the Vryheid and Utrecht districts is completed. Dimzulu's tribesmen are conforming to the law, The Nsar East. The " Tiinea " asserts that Count Lams droff is tfoing to Vienna This ia inter preted to mean that the Balkan situation is tcrave, and special effort 3 beyond that anni'imced for the renewal of the 1897 agreement will be needed to circumscribe a probable disturbance in the spring. i££i Countess of Dudley. The Countess of Dudley is out of danger. Archbishop of Canterbury j The Archbishop of Canterbury is rest less, and his condition has not improved. An Explosion A terrific explosion of cordite occurred in the Government factory at Waltham, owing to grit in tho mixing machines. Three per sons were killed. The Somali Campaign. Mr Manning has applied for another 700 ludian troops for the Somali campaign. A Russian Menace. ■ Ching Chitung has memorialised the throne that if Russia is allowed to establish independent Custom-houses on the Man churian frontier it will prove dangerous to China's sovereign rights. Tho Marseilles Strike. A Keutei" message states that an attempt by t'.vo thousand'two hundred strikers to interfere with the working of the Marseil les <| nays was severely repressed. All the Unions except the Seamen's have decided to resume work, and dockers, porters and carters have bogun. The strike is virtually , ended. Distress in Austria. Vienna, Dec. 16 Extreme cold is causing terrible distress in Austria. Wholesale dismissals from the factories are being made, and one hundred and forty thousand iron workers are idle. The Late Herr Kruup. Bkrmv, Dec. 16 At the instance of the late Hew Krupp's family, the prosecution of the no>vsp;iper " Vorwaets " ha-? been dropped. Insurrection in Formosa, Tokio, December 18 The Governor of Formosa reports fcbat nineteen Japanese were killed aud aevaaty one wounded in the operations agaiust the insurgents. Unrest in Russia. St Petersburg, Dec lfi. M. Plehwe, the Minister of the Interior, has gone to the Imperial Palace at Livadia with Loris Melikoff's constitution, which the Emperor Alexander 11. was prepared to concede. Gale in Victoria. Melbourne, December 17 A violent gale is r iging at Portland. Out of a fishing fleet of 30 boats onJy six remain uninjured; the rest have been dashed to piecea by going ashore. Religious Instruction in Schools. The Legislative Council, by 15 to 11, in serted a clause in the Education Act Amendment Bill, providing for voluntary religious instruction in school hours, in stead of after school as at present. Federal Immigration Restrictions A representative deputation asked Sir E» Barton to repeal the Act under which the hatters were detained. Sir E. Burton de clined to amend the law excluding workers under contract. Acquitted. Perth, Dec. 17 Ellis, a dentist, was acquitted on the charge of murder of Maud I'engelly.

Break-Up of the Drought

ijYBN'KY, Dec. 17

Splendid monsooaal rains have fallen in nearly every part of New South Wales, ami still continuu.

Toe.rain which Ml iv the northern dis trict, was exceptionally heavy, six and :\ ha'.f inches b^in^ recorded din-ing the past twenty-four hours. Two inches have fallen ab Broken Mill, 'f ho area in th« Western districts has received a beneficial fall. The Kiverina stat.on records from a half to three inches

Adelaide, Dec. 17

Heavy rain has fallen in various parts of the north, from Alice Springs downward. Cre-ks are running bank high. The drought is believed to have broken up.

Easily Proven.

There is not the Slightest Necessity FOR LEAVING ASHBUKTON TO InOK FOX Proof.

The experience given below by this well known citizen of Ashburton is easily proven. The proof she offers for her convictions can safely be left with the reader. It is a diffi cult matter to describe an aching back or any of the ills caused by disordered kidneys. How to cure the trouble is of much more importance, and the most exacting resident of Ashburton cannot ask for any better authority on this point than that given by Mrs Lockhard, of Cox Street, this town, who says: — "There is no doubt but that Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are splendid. Fora number of years I have been in need of such a medicine for pains in the small of my back and giddiness and headaches. The pains were so bad that I could scarcely turn in my bed, and every movement made me cry out. It was when I laid down I felt worse. The doctors said it v,-ns caused by indigestion, and 1 took purgative medicines, but with no good results When I saw Doan's Backacho Kidney Pills advertised T noticed that they were said to cure such cases of mine, so I got a box at the Ash burton Drug Co's shop. After using them a while I found them a cure for my troubles. They a^-ted mildly and as]a tonic, making me feel energetic, besides giving me freedom from pain. People use purga tives 'which weaken and impoverish the blood; they should get Doan's Backache Kidney Pills which strengthen the system while they cure."

Do not be satisfied with any imitations of Doan's PilK Remember it. was Don's Backache Kidney Pills which helped Mrs Lockhard, and if you suffer the same as she did you want the same remedy. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 3s per box (six boxes 16s 6d), or will be posted on receipt of price by the proprietors, Foster, McClennan Co., 1Q Pitt Street, Sydney, N.S.W. But be sure they are Doan's

CRICKET.

Sydney, Dec. 16

On account of heavy rain there was no play to-day in the cricket match between the Australian Eleven and a, New South Waleb Thirteen. Tho match has been abandoned.

Auckland, Dec. 16 Lord ffavke's English team of cricketers arrived this morning by the mail steamer Ventura from San Francisco.

The members of the team are : —B. T. Bosequet (Middlesex), C.T. Kurnup (Kent), E. M. Dowsnn (Surrey), F. L.Fane (Essex), S. Hargreaves (Warwickshire), P. B. Jchn sau (Somerset), A. E. Leatham (Gloucester), J. Stanning '(Lancashire), T. L. Taylor (Yorkshire), E. J. Thompson (Northamp tonshire), P. F. Warner, captain (Middle sex), A. D. Whatman (Eton). With the exception of Thompson and Hargreaves, the team is an ainateixi 1 one.

The match against Auckland is to take place on Friday, Saturday, and Monday noxt on the Domain Cricket Ground,

Indigestion and Biliousness.

CLEMENTS TONIC SUCCEEDS.

The Case of Mrs. M. A CADE.

{By a Special).

No. 58, Park-road, Addington, is the residence of Mrs. Mary Ann Cade, who recently verified certain extraordinary statements which had arested the atten tion of a special writer. In aiitiwoi' to the reporter's questien as to the nature of her remarkable experiences, Mrs. Cade said: —

" The doctor told me I was suffering from indigestion and biliousness. I was really m a very perilous condition, and suffered enouga torture to last me a lifetime. I thought I would never get over my sickness, in view of tne fact that so many complications set in, and the doctor's medicines wero in operative." " Can you describe your several ail ments, Mrs. Cade?"

"I should rather think so. Abom inable stabbing pains came between my shoulders, and I was likewiso afflicted in the lower part of my right side. When I had eaten a few'niouthfuls of food my stomach felt as if it were over loaded, and immediately followed eruc tations of wind. The wind moved back wards and forwards, causing terrible paroxysms of agony, besides promot ing an unnatural quick beating of my heart. These indications of disease frightened me considerably, and I had still-greater reason to feel alarmed whe: I noticed my face become a deathly white, and my lips almost colorless. I was always drowsy an.! dejected, feeling as though there was nothing in the world for me to think ab;ut. i. For ■•-. while I could sleep fairly weli. although I was troubled with nasty dreams, and never experienced any benefit from the slumber I obtained. In course of time, @'however, I found it more difficult to get to sleep, being kept awake many a long night through., by anxious forebodings and bodily tor ment. Sometimes the dreams were so dreadfully repulsive that I suddenly awoke from them, and lay in a stau of doubt as to whether they were real or not. I was exceedingly nervous and excitable, the most simple thing setting me in a frenzy of terror." " How did your strength keep up under the strain?"

"It soon faded out of existence. Weakness became so pronounced that I could not raise a chair without con siderably exerting myself. If I sat down all day I still felt fatigued and weary; but I could not rest always. 1 had several attempts at doing a little work, the result being that I was soon completely prostrated with the effort, besides having agonising pains darting through my limbs, and I could not stand up straight. I was further weakened by periodical attacks of neuralgia. Ter ribly acute pains darted through my temples and worked up to the top o'i my head. These maddening pains often lasted, without a moment's respite, for a week at a stretch. My body was now as thin as a skeleton. My medical adviser said I would get rid of the neuralgia when I regained my strength. If I had to wait till then I would have gone mad, because his medicines did not strengthen me in the least, c. I then tried several medicines, which I saw ad vertised, but they, too, failed to afford relief. Despondency beyond measure re.: upon me. Q Then a small booklet was handed to me one day, containing some marvellous cures resulting from the use of Clements Tonic, I ascertained' that they were Hue, and then started on r. course myself. That was the turning point in my career, for I gradually gained an all-round improvement in my health. Considering the non-success of my doctor's and other medicines, it is really astounding how quickly Clements Touio cured my complaints. First, my nerves were toned up, and the neuralgia was put under. _ Then my appetite came back in conjunction with the great reviver—sleep. The sick headaches and body pains departed one by one, leav ing my limbs lithe and active. A tinge of red came into my cheeks, and I threw off that distressing feeling of despon dency. Having the right physic at last I persevered with it till there was not a trouble of any sort unconquered. Neuralgia never affects me now, and my diseased liver was made healthy and sound by Clements Tonic." " May your statements appear in print?" "Yes. Many people may benefit thereby, so you can publish these facts in any way you like."

THE ASHBURTON GUABDJAN : THURSDAY, DECEMBER iB, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox for the Proprietor, Rqbekt Bkli., at his Printing 1 Office. Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. THURSDAY, December 18, 1902,



It i« only on tho use of Wolte's J Schnapps that it ought to be judged. you be tse Judge. Evary bottle of Wolfe's Schnapps contains an honest" preparation of Juniper Berries and select Barley. If you need m. stimulant that -will brace a tired body or clear a tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S  SCHNAPPS—not a false stimulant but a builder up of vital foroes. 'youtakenoSiisk. Better not take anything than accept a substitute for this sterl ing old tonic. Imitations are put out for one purpose only—to make | big profits—they are absolutely worthless. 53uyW6ok ffloffles Look for the name, and accept only bottles with the signature of Udolpho Wolfe on the label. ' BUSINESS NOTICES. s NEW ARRIVALS. s ' (By the Steannr Rangatira) WE have just received the first con- 1 signments of Drugs and Druggists Wares, carefully selected in London by Mr Cambridge. We are now using all new Brags for dispensing. Entrust us with j your physician's prescriptions, we will j dispense them -with care and accuracy, I using fresh and pure drugs in their com pounding. The Popular Vinegar Essence is again in fun supply. Is 6d for a gallon. Sbongeb,—The selection is the largest and finest evor'shown in Ashbartpn, prices ranging from Is to 28s each. This quality of sponge is always reserved for the Home trade and seldom exported. Si'arkmst Botti.es. — The new design, double size, with a syphon tap for drawing off small quantities of aerated water, also 6000 Sparklets and 500 packages of fruit crystals for making delicious fruit drinks. Photographic Cameras. — The Little Nipper No. 3, quarter plato, latest improve ments, a really good snapshot Camera, holds 12 plates, 10s. "For thb Bakes.—Everything is Corona-; tion. Buy the baby a Coronation Dummy or Soother." Costs 9d. Far the best and lightest; yet introduced. Fob the Fabmer and Cattle Owner.— We .nave a useful assortment of instru ments, snob as gags and drenching bits for giving medicines. Probangs for choking, needles for wounds, enemas, etc. j For thb LADiEs~(With apologies _ for placing them last) we have received by ss, Waimate, some of the prettiest novelties to lie found in London in per fumery, brush ware, and articles for the Dressing Table and Bath Room. The Ashburto'i Drug Co., Ltd., J. M. CAMBRIDGE, 12 239 • Manager. „ _- . i MORIARTY HR(K, Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, etc., TANCRED STREET, AS a BURTON. . . SPECIAL to Buyers of Ready-made CLOTHING. —:O:— T>EING considerably OVERSTOCKED IN Boys,' Youths' and Men's READY-MADE CLOTHINft WE WILL OFFER During DECEMBER the whole of our stock of these Goods, together with a number of lines ""in iioots and Shoos, j AT SPECIAL SALE TRICES. j See our Door Display for Bargains ASJBUET 0 N DRAPERY CO. Burnett Street. To the Electors of Ash burton. Another Man in the field. J. L. HIGGB, PAINTER, of Tancred Street, i HAS decided to stand on the Liberil j platform, and would solicit your support and patronage in all branches of tho Painting 1 and Decorating Trada. Pictures Framed. Sign-writing a specialty. Call and see the latest in PAPERS. FOR tip top value in Boots try Mbllob' Zealandia Boot Store. j _—■ ■ • j PATTY Pan baking powder contains a ' putty pan at each end of tin



VOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Stbeet. ARGS-YLE BS& TTAVE on Sale at their Yards, Havelock Street, the best Coals and Firewood ON THE MARKET. A Trial Solicited. Orders Promptly attended to, Christinas Presents. THOM AIT YOUNG, ULSTER BOOT DEPOT, WISHES to Thank his numerous Customers for their patronage during the Sale, and wishes them a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. He wishes to intimate that each purchaser will receive a beautiful Almanac for 1903. Three subjects to choose from. Address—Next to Bank of New Zealand, East Street, Ashburton WANTED KNOWN. "OASTEURISED Milk, Cream, and Sepa rator Butter from Melrose Dairy, Hamp stead, delivered fresh every day in town. My Dairy is always open for inspection to the public. JOHN OLSEN. COALS! COALS COALS MOUNT SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. THIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every 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.



STATUTORY DECLARATION. I, Mary Ann Cadk, of No. 58 Park Road, Adding ton, Christchurch, in the colony of New Zealand, do solemnly and sincerely declare that I have care fully read the annexed document, consisting of two folios and consecutively numbered from one to two, and that It contains and'is a true and faithful account of my illness and cure by Clements Tonic and also contains my full permission to publish in any way my statements, which I give voluntarily, without receiving any payment; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the provisions of an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, Intituled "The Justicesot Peace Act, 1882." ]h*Atf Jsm *&W' Declared at Addington, N.Z., this thirteenth aay ot December, one thousand nine hundred, before me, JOHN C. SOPP, J.P.



BUSINESS NOTICES. FARMS . FARMS I HIVE for Sale one of the best Dairy Farms in New Zealand, about 150 acres, watered with natural stream, near a Factory, In fact evortbing is in its favour. A chance rarely met with. Must be sold. Good reasons given for selling. 3!4 Acres of Land. Good little farm, situated 14 miles' from Ashburton. Low price and easy terms. 50 Acres good land, suitable for dairying, half a mile from factory. Can bo had cheap and on easy terms. 150, 75, 120, 40 Acres good land. Three miles from town. May be sold as a whole or separately. Owner willing to take a low price and easy terms. I have also a number of other Farms and Town Properties on my books for sale at low prices. Having Money to Lend on First and Second Mortgage, I can arrange excep tional terms for any of the above.



IMPLEMENTS. One good second-hand Woods' Harvester and Binder. One McCormick's second hand. Both guaranteed. In good working order. To be had at a bargain. I have the most np-to-date Farm Machi nery in the market. Kindly call at the Implement Depot, Tancred street, and inspect for yourselves. W. STONYER. WE have just opened a beautiful range of White Figured Muslin at lOd, Is, Is 2d, Is 4d, Is 6d, Is 9d per yard; also a range of coloured mttsliu for Blouses and j Dresses, at 7d, 9d, lOd, Is per yard .—Grant j and Moore.



H. A. FLOWER, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, EAST STREET. A CHOICE Assortment of G.8.D., Loewe, and other makes of Pipes in stock. Cigarette Holders, Pouches, Pocket Knives, Hajr Brushes and Combs, in endless varieties. Slazenger's Tennis Balls and Eacquets. Try my. Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15 for 6d. ; Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWER, (late F Clark's Tobacconist. , C*M I HAVE still one juvenile machine left. £1 will buy it. G. H. Carson Eclipse Cycle Works. ,



. BUSINESS NOTICES . WOOL' SEASON, .1902-3 "CKTE 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 Ashburlon 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, Timaru. If intended for sale at Ashburton :—Friedlander 8r03., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Kequisites, supplied at Lowest Bates. The Season's Sales have been fixed as follows :— Christchurch. Timaru. January 16th, 1903. January 13th, 1903. i February 19th 11903. February 25th 1903. FEIEDLANBER BROS., LTD. SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS.



ANDREW ORR Is Opening Up a Grand Selection of New Goods for the season) f ATEST Fashions in Dresses Costumes, and Skirts. jLA s° Dozen Ladies' Corsets P.D , C.8., W-B , and other makes Ladies' Black Silk Capes, Jackets, &c New Laces, Insertions in Creme, Paris, and White Colours Ladies' Gloves in endless variety 50 Doz. Ladies' Lawn Pocket Handkerchiefs, lovely goods Ladies' Silk Underskirts, also Alpacas and Grass Cloth Fancy Goods, Belts Chataieine Bags, Picnic Baskets Dressing Cases, Hair Brushes, Combs, Purses, &c, &c. Millinery Department—Style and Fashion up-to-date. Dressmaking Department—Giving universal satisfaction. Fit and Style perfect. Having been appointed Sole Agent in Ashburton for the sale of " MODEL" Paper Patterns, manufactured in America from designs created by Parisian and American Artists, and sold in connection with the New Idea Journal, Large stocks to select from. GENTS' SUITS made to measure, Prices and Fit guaran teed, all that can be desired. ANDREW" ORE.



NOTICE The Great Eugene Sandow IS COMING. T&TOW is the time to buy Developers o^l and Spring Grip Dumb-Bells at HARDLEY BROS. Massey Harris Bicycles TO THE FRONT AGAIN. AT the Invercargill Sports, held on November 10th, they secured 1, 2, 3 in every event on the programme. This is the greatest record in the Austra lasian Colonies, and was never known before. Call and inspect our latest Models, which are built for strength and speed. Bicycle Depot—EAST STREET. Agent-J. GORDON. FOlt 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. FOR 15s 1 dozen Cabinets and one Mato line Enlargement AAN BE OBTAINED FROM MITCHELL, PHOTOGRAPHER. Burnett St. ASHBURTON. Patronised by the Right Hon. R. J. Seddon Premier of New Zealand. Work guaranteed within a fortnight from date of return of Proofs. Newman's Livery Stables, (Behind Somerset Hotel), Ashburton. ] J NEWMAN desires to thank his • Customers for their patronage in the past and to solicit a continuance of the same in the future. In order to keep pace with his growing business he has just had built several new vehicles. Horses and Traps always on hire. Best accommodation for visitors from town or country. Wedding and Picnic Parties catered for. Charges Moderate. J. NEWMAN, Proprietor. The Christmas & Holiday Season Picnic Parties Catered for as per Arrange ment. FINE Assortment of Confectionery for the Christmas Season opened out. Eirthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Bread made by Montgomery's and Berma line process. C. BEECH, Baker and Pastrycook, TANCRED STREET.



BUSINESS NOTICES. MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony ME J. GILLIES-Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperfci Method). Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort d-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10152 Only tins season's Tweeds sold. TAILORS, TZZ T MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLES, &o. i ■REGISTERED TEACHEE OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of ©very description. Latest Musio by every mail. Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's Sewing Machines. The Latest and Best. The only Sewing Machine that does not fail in any point. Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes Arasenes, etc. TANCEED STEEET, Next Hall, Her balist. GOLD MEDAL. .The McCormick Reaper & Binder (LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) "iniTAS again awarded the Gold Medal at the Christchurch Show, thus winning the highest honours given for Machinery two years in succession. The Excelsior Cultivator secured the Silver Medal. McCormick Daisy Reaper was Highly Commended Morrow, Bassett *AND CO. Wills Street, Ashburton. M. PEIEST, Manager New and Second-hand Furniture and Clothing. HAVING in stock a large assortment of new and second-hand Furniture of every description, Crockeryware and Clothing, the same is being sold at lowest prices. Choice assortment of Toilet Ware just opened out. Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged. H. W. BOBINSON. TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10289 | £Jf-&RCMN&S ell ESTABLISHED 1866. Johnson ~& Couzins, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHUECH. x (Opposite J. Ballantyne and Co.) Sole Agents for E, H. Brown's Patent Horse Covers, Kequiring no Crupper. Tent, Tarpaulin, and Flag Makers. Oil skin Clothing Manufacturers, Canvas Ducks, Calicoes, Cricket Nets, Fishing Nets, and everything connected with the Trade. Wholesale and Eetail, Tents, Marquees, Tarpaulins and Flags on Hire. Letters and Telegrams from Country cus tomers receive prompt attention. 12 40 The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. - TTIVEEY description of Merchandise and JCu Farmers' Eequisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. We have just received new season's supply of WOOLPACKS (in all sizes), SEAMING TWINES, MANUEES, TUENIP AND EAPE SEEDS. Clients are requested to book their re quirements as early as possible to avoid disappointment, and we also advise your making personal enquiry re prices before promising orders elsewhere. T. F. GIBSON Manager LT T "V is the 1L I BEST is the c<TA X>/^TJ best &1 AxiOU USE NO OTHBK Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepeis throughout the colony. WISE Fathers and Mothers if you want to save money buy your Boys' and Girls' School Boots at Meteor's Zealandia Boot Store, m



BUSINESS NOTICES. NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGESTCT COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED. } i Capital subscribed ... £1,000,000 I Paid and Called Up ... .£200,000 IKeserveFund ... ... ,£32,500 nnHE above Company brfr to notify to JL their Clients and tho Public that it has been decided to add to their business a COMMISSION AND AUCTIONEERING DEPARTMENT, and will from the Ist October last be prepared to undertake Sales by Auction or Private Treaty of LAND, LIVE STOCK, WOOL, FROZEN MEAT, Etc., Placed in their hands for Sale The Department will be under the charge of Mr H. S. Bourij, who will act as Auc tioneer, nnd those entrusting us with their business will have the benefit of his practi cal experience, and may rely upon every care and attention being given and best results obtained. Mr Bourn will attend at Addington each Wednesday, also at other country Stock Sales, which will be notified by advertisement prior to the dates of the regular fixtures. ASHBURTON. We have pleasure in" notifying to our clients in the Ashburton district and the public that as from the 2nd December next • Mr Bourn will attend at the Ashburton, Tinwald and Methven regular fixtures. We shall be pleased to receive entries from time to time for these sales. Arrangements have been made with Mr Alex. Hewson to receive particulars of 1 stock for sale, and he will be in attendance at the yards on the morning of the Sales to receive stock. Particulars of business placed in his hands will have our prompt attention In connection with the above we are pre pared to make Cash Advances against Live Stock and Produce placed in our hands for Sale, either in the LOCAL MARKET or for shipment to London or elsewhere. G. F. MARTIN^ Manager. H. S. BOURN, Auctioneer. 1 WOOL SEASON 1902-3. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE and AGENCY COMPANY of N.Z., Ltd., having made special arrangements at their I Addington Stores to receive and show Wool, are now prepared to receive Clips for f the season's sales. Please consign wool for local sale, — ' "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Adding ton." Note—Wool for direct shipment consign, I "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Lyttel ton." 11 243 i Strawberries & Cream at H« Bairstow's- JUST landed—Nice assortment of Choc olates in handbags, gloves, and other fancy boxes very suitable for Xmas presents, at H. Baibstow's. We do all in our power to meet the requirements of our customers in the dining rooms, both by buying the very best gcods and giving best possible attention. 12 31 H. BAIRSTOW. WOOL. WOOL, Christdrarch Sale Dates. | '' THIRD SALE—FRIDAY, January 16th, \ 1903 ! 1 FOURTH SALE—THURSDAY, February ; 19th, 1003 H. MATSON & CO. their services to the Wool ) growers of the Ashburton County. They will make Cash Advances, free of Com mission, at Lowest Rates of Interest; against Wool placed in their hands for Sale ■ during the ensuing season.' Consign Wool to — "MATSON'S, Addington." All single Bales, such as Locks, Pieces, j mixed Fleeces, etc., consign to "MATSON'S, Christchurch." To Sheep Growers & Owners. We should be glad if those who have Sheep to Sell, or wish to buy, would forward particulars to us, and prices required " Subject to sales," or make your wants known to us. With our large connection extending over the whole of New Zealand We feel confident that we are in a \ position to effect many Sales Either to you or for you. We shall be pleased to receive consign' ments of Stock at the Addington Market, and samples of Grain, during the coming [ season. ' i Correspond with us. : H. MJITSON AND CO. 164, CASHEL STREET ) Christchurch CLAEIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tancbbb Street, Ashbubton. 1 T>EST accommodation and attention for IJ* Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed i ding and Picnic Parties catered for, F. P. CLARIDGE, ■> ■ Proprietor. ;. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S C AHTERBUR^ Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) DIRECTORY, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL APRIL 1903 : (SECOND YEAR OF PUBLICATION.) "pvEMY Bvo. size, containing over 1000 pages, together with numerous Maps, corrected to date, the whole handsomely bound in cloth, gilt lettered^ Price, if ordered before publication, 10s 6d „ After publication, 12s 6d. Stone, Son & Co. POINTERS & PUBLISHERS, ' Dunedin and Wellington. 10 293 ; _ __________ j TOYS, Toys, Toys of every description at Stbange's.



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BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNEIT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellbanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. Hairdresser by Special Appointment to their Excellencies Lord Onslow, Lord ' Glasgow and Lord Ranfurly. lies' Cantharidcs & Rosemary A PREPARATION not to make hair grow on a billiard ball, but this ia what it will positively do. Arrest Falling Hair, Invigorate the Weakest Hair, Eradicate Scurf and Dandruff, Impart to the hair that soft and youthful appearance. If you are so troubled do not hesitate in using this infallable remedy. One bottle will convince you of its invigorating power. Procurable from Chemists, Hairdressers, and Storekeepers, or direct from the Sole Manufacturer, EDWARD ILES, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, 77 Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra;" or N from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Tur ner, Geraldine. TO 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 j 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 '-. BAKER BROS. Complete Fnrnlsliliig 1.; UN DERTAKER S. WAKTED TO SELL. 3100 Acre, 6 200 to 300 acre dairy farms on very easy terms. Also 277 acres only £200 cash required. Apply F. Brooking, Agent, Stratford, Taranaki. 117 ANTED to Let— 300 acre Dairy Farm E V? close to School and Factory. Term. 4 years. Rent 12s 6d per acre. Purchasing clause if required. Apply at once. F. BROOKING, Land Agent Stratford, Taranaki. ST. G E'OBG bi JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats AXE DELICIOUS. ; TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. •*O[TANTKD Known—Better value than V V ever in Boots at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. . . _£"4K WILL buy you a sound second i hand Bicycle at G. H. Carson's, Ecllpße | Cycle Works. WANTED Known —That J Moison begs to apologise to the public for I not advising them before this of the arrival of his splendid assortment oE Xmas Goods, of varied shapes and styles in Boots and Shoes, that will surprise his new and old customers. Discount for cash to all. In the Working Department nothing but best sole leather used, and tanned to his order. Best workmen kept. Anyone will tell you that J.M. sells the best article and does the best work. Near Court Houae, East Street, Ashburton, PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. IT PATS, it pays to buy your Boots at Mellok's Zealandia Boot Store. Good : Bluchers 5s lid JUST landed ex " Delphic " and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English ; China and earthenware, which we are.. offering at less than Christchurcli prices.— CabsonandCo WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty. JUST fancy Mellob is Selling his Boots and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton, HENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mills, gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom's, West Street. Give him a trial. 9 8 WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots and Shoes at Jas. Mkllor's,'Tailored Street. WANTED Known—That we are cole/ -^agents for the N.Z. Acetylene Gas lighting Company. Carbide quoted in lib to 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylene lighting.—HAßDiiET Bros. _ 10103 IT is a well-known fact that Jas Mellor can give much better value:. in Boots and Shoes than any other Shopia Ashburton. SHEEP Shears! Sheep Shears! TJJ.S : and 8.8.A., 3s 6dj Turkey and Wash ita Stones at prices that cannot be beaten. —Habdley Bbos. r' you want real good Boots then try Melloe's, the chfipjjQst Shop in Ash burton. >- ■ - j "OATTY Pan baking powder, wants on ( JET trial without prejudice, two patty ! pans or nothing. - ■XXTANTED KNOWN — Farmers' Good V V Shooter Boots only 10s 6d. Mellob's j Zealandia Boot Store. WHY not try MEr,LOE's Zealand!* Boot Store fof Boots 'and Shoes ; Great value at Mellor's. I ~~ ,-.. WANTED Known — Special Value in Boots and Shoes at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henbt Gaeneb's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays j premises behind Hitching and Milsom s, West St. . PATTY Pan baking powder, the giea novelty, two patty tins for nothing From all Grocers.