CABLE NEWS

I United I>^ A='s->eiatiou~By Electric ! Telegraph— Copyright.

King's Counsel for New Zealand. > London, Aug, 7 At Mr Seddon's instance Mr Chamber lain has arranged to issue letters patent creating Kiug's Couusel in New Zealand. MR KRUGER. The Hague, Aug S Mr Kruger visited a pro-Boer exhibition here, and sat opposite a representation of the Dutch and French combatants slain in the Boer war. He delivered a speech, eulogising the disinterested champions of justice. Young girls strewed flowed before ; his feet. THE DRAYTON GRANGE. Durban, August 7 The principal medical officer at Durban states tbat the Drayton Grange carried sixty below the accommodation provided. She was fitted for forty officers and two j thousand men, had fall quantities of medi cal necessaries, and sufficient drugs and j instruments for six times the number | aboard. j • THE SETTLEMENT OF NATAL. I A scheme is proposed by the Natal Go vernment to provide for settlement of small farmers on Crown lands, with a bonus on exports, and the establishment of a credit foncier. A REVOLT Rangoon, Aug 7 Six hundred Chaus seized Muang Pray, killing twenty-five officials. 2000 Siamese troops have been sent., A TRAIN ROBBERY. New Yoiac, Aug 7 Masked robbers at Savannah held up the Chicago-Minneapolis train, and compelled the driver to move the express car along the line. They then exploded and robbed the safe of twenty thousand dollars. 1 SUICIDE OF A NOTORIOUS CRIMI NAL. Tracey, who escaped from the Salem ' Penitentiary, Oregon, killing three prison guardß, in June last, baffled his pursuers for 400 miles and killed three of them, and finally oommitted suicide. WOMEN'S FRANCHISE BILL. Sydney, August 8- The Women's Franchise Bill has been restored on the'jCounciFs Order Paper for Wednesday, when the question of taking a referendum of women will be further con sidered. THE MISSING QUIRAING. The National Shipwreck Relief Society has voted temporary relief to the families of the crew of the Quiraing. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN FINANCES. Adelaide, Aug 8 A revised statement of the finances show that the past year, ending June, there was a deficit of £220,000, which will be added to the debit balance of £170,000 from the pre vious year. The Government intend to issue Treasury Bills to cover the deficit. Fijian Customs Returns Suva, August 8 The Customs returns for the half year show a surplus of over £6700. Export of Cattle Perth, August 8 The Government intends to restrict the export of cattle to South Africa, as they are required locally. , A Self Confessed Murderer Sydney, August 8 A man at Gunnedah, during a Salvation Army meeting, made a written confession that he shot two men in Queensland twenty eight years ago, and another three years ago. When arrosted he declared that he was tired of life. The police are making inquiries. Commonwealth Economies The Government's proposals with regard to the Go-teraor-General's establishments in Melbourne and Sydney have been tabled in the Federal House of Representatives. The appropriation last year totalled over over £13,000, the present year it will be under £5200. The amount allotted to the Melbourne establishment is £3100, and to the Sydney rather more than £2000. The Executive Council appropriations have also been considerably reduoed, and an alteration has been made in tbe method of communication between the Federal and Imperial Governments, which will result iv tbe responsibility bein<: placed on the officer responsible tc the Federal Govern ment.

SOUTH AFRICA.

The Labor Question

London, August 7

Reuters Johannesburg correspondent says the labor question is daily becoming more acute. 600,000 boys are necessary before the mines, can obtain full develop ment. It is estimated that 400,000 boys at tbe most is available. Chinese labor is impossible unless permanent residence is forbidden.

Affairs in China.

Per Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, August 7. In the House of Commons Viscount Cranborne, replying to Lord Beresford, said that Britain had informed France, Ger many and Japan of her willingness -to eva cuate Shanghai, provided they would do likewise.

Alleged Murder on the High Seas.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Sydney, Aug 8

On the information of three Chinese, members of the crew of the steamer Ching tu, Archibald Kerr, chief, and Charles Pen gelly, second, engineers of the Chingtu, were charged with the murder of of Lai heng, a Chinese trimmer, on July Ist on the "high seas. The Chingtu arrived from Hong Kong yesterday, and the informants explained that they had not taken action | earlier because they were prohibited from landing at an Australian port before reach ing Sydney. Ching Yun, head fireman of the Chingtu, gave evidence that the day after they left Hong Kong, Kerr with a heavy piece of wood, severely beat all the Chinese firemen because there was not enough steam. Subsequently Kerr knocked down Laiheng, and with the assistance of Pengelly threw him overboard. When witness and the other Chinese wanted to try and save him, Kerr drove them back. None of the other Europeans saw Laiheng thrown overboard, and y/itness and the other Chinese were afraid to say anything on the trip, for fear they would meet the t game fate, and were not allowed to land j lat any of the ports of call. Several other Chinese gave similar evidence. Tho captain of the steamer deposed that Laifcettg Tvas reported missing, and an , exhaustive b#t useless search . was made. No eoiapjjiints were made, but after the ship -left• Bujng Kong she called at eight British ports, and the .Chinese had plenty of opportunities of' reporting the matter. Kerr's and Pen gelly's defence was a complete denial of the illusage and the subsequent alleged murder. No complaint was wad#, fifld the first: they heard of the charge was wfrep arrested. Both declared the whole affair was ,epn i concocted. The case was adjourned, and ; an application for bail was refused.

CABLES AND MAIL SERVICES

United Press Association—Hy Electric Telegraph—Copy right. London, August 7 Sir Edmund Barton, in the course of his reply to a deputation of representative Western Australians seeking certain tariff concessions, mentioned that the Pacific cable was likely to be completed at an early date, and there would be an early uniform rate for cable messages. The present mail service was too slow, but he thought, owing to possible powerful competition, the steam ship companies would doubtless accelerate the service in their own interests. Sir John Forrest, who is ill, was unable to be present.

Norfolk Island

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copyright Sydney, Aug 8 As a result of tho representations of Mr Farnell, the visiting Magistrate to Norfolk Island, Mr Alex. Oliver will be appointed a special commissioner to visit the island and make thorough investigation of the de mands of the inhabitants, especially with regard to improved educational and postal facilities, and a better steam service. The Governor states that he intends to recommend the Commonwealth to take over the control of the island. Admiral Beaumont, who has just re turned from a visit to Norfolk Island, expressed himself charmed with its bright ness and fertility.

The Colonial Contingents.

United Press Association—ByElectric Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, August 8 strong comments were ruade in both the Federal and State Parliaments regarding the treatment of troops on the Drayton Grange, Wellington-, August 8 The Governor is advised that the Wakanui left Capetown for Wellington on July 80, with Lieutenants Mathews, Carter, Early, Molumby, Osborne, and Lilly and four troopers for Wellington, lieutenants Richards, Duff, Conn, and Hull, and five troopers for Lyttelton ; sixteen troopers for Auckland, and seven others for New Zealand ports. Wellington August 8 The Orient case is one of smallpox. The whole of the men were quarantined aud vaccinated, and the men who landed in the south are to be carefully examined and watched. Dunedin, August 8 The Health Department, with the As sistance of the Defence Department, are engaged in the collection of the whole of the men who landed here from the Orient. They will be placed in camp at Tahuna Park and kept under observation.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington Aug. 8 At the Supreme Court this morning James Edward Mangan was sentenced to eighteen months for the theft of a bicycle. Judgment was given to-day in the Wai pukurau licensing case. The Chief Justice held that the Waipawa licensing com mittee had not decided the question that the Woburn Hotel had reasonable accom modation, but the Committee had inferen tially decided by their reference to the plans for a new building that the house for which they granted a certificate had not reasonable accommodation, His Honour therefore held that the Committee had issued a certificate without jurisdiction and quashed the license. Cheistchukch, August 8. At a meeting of the New Zealand Boxing Association, the amateur champions cups were fixed for the last week in September, to be held in Christchurch. The classes will be feather weights, light weights, middle weights and heavy weights, and the prizes will be gold and silver medals. Satisfactory replies have been received from Auckland, Hawke.s Bay, Wanganui, Wellington and Dunedin, concerning the formation of centres in those districts, Invercargill, Aug 8 A peculiar case was before the Magis trate to-day, a father being charged with unnecessary cruelty to his sou, aged seven years, by tying him up in a sack, as a punishment for offences. It was alleged that the sack was hung to a rafter. The medical evidence was that the sack was too short for the boy, and that if the weight came on his knees it would be painful. The father, a widower, was kind to his children,: and said that neither he nor the boy looked upon this mode of punishment seriously, The magistrate dismissed the charge on the ground that it was not brought within the prescribed period. He did not think the boy's evidence was to be relied on. The youngster said his father was good to him

The Levanting Sharebroker.

| United Press Association-By Electric Telograph. Dunedin, August 8. Private information from South Africa states that a Christchurch sharebroker who, while on remand on a charge of fraud disappeared under circumstances suggest ing that he had met deaih by drowning, is alive and in Durban, having got away as a stowaway on the Jupiter.

A Prisoner Shot

I United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Auckland, August 8 In connection wjth the shooting of the prisoner Surrey, at Fort Cautley, the evi dence at the inquest was mainly on the line 3of the statement telegraphed yester- I day. A verdict was returned that death was a pure accident, no blame being attach able to anyone.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN' MONDAY, AUGUST n, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Robert Bell, at hia Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. MONDAY, August 11,1902.



\fcji Jits good. n| /(lUJ Jt is a sure and quick \S remedy for many . . | JJ tdings. SBowel disorders, 1 (h Stomaed troubles, Jfc< JJ ailments of tde Kidneys B II and j M m s jf\ mlO /*& if* 1 ot HI JS! M m M M a aJ. v fi-zsk VV Uij v <D §f g Scfinappsp \ 7t 6elps in eases of I Ajj Oldeumatism. IJI jj Jt clears tde Shod — 1 \\ tfjrougd tde Kidneys. 1 \Ka\ 3)on't accept any ?VJ v substitute. ¥ou must sy) \\s) get tde genuine. fc^ T Bullock. TO LET. H OUSE of 5 Rooms and Verandah con veniently situated in Moore Street. Possession can be given in a few days, T. BULLOCK. TO LET.' SMALL Cottage in Wills Street west, fronting the Domain. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. OIK Roomed dwelling house, with de- O taehed Washhouse, etc, fronting Waka aui Road, just over East Belt. Apply to | T. BULLOCK. ' FOR ~SALE~ Fairton. BUILDING Site, being Lot 81, contain ing i-Acre, T. BULLOCK. MONEY. TO Lend on approved freehold securities, the following sums awaiting invest ment, viz :—£4oo, £600, £800, £125, £1200 £500, £150. £125, £1500, and £200. Applvto " T. BULLOCK. . TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL. SHOP and Premises corner of Cass Street, and Wakanui Road, leading to Post Office and Railway Station, lately occupied by Moriarty Bros. -. T. BULLOCK. ~~ FOR SALE HAMPSTEAD, 2 ACRES very good land, fronting (Jam bridge Street, on which is erected a dwelling bouse of 5 rooms, conservatory, and scullery, detached washhouse and dairy, also commodious shed, stable, workshop, etc. Tlie house is surrounded by garden with macrocarpa fences; orchard at back. Inspection invited. For terms and full particulars apply tp T. BULLOCK, Agent. ~~ TINWALD TO LET CtOTTAGE, together with small stable ) and shed, situated at corner of Archi bald and Agnes Streets. _, T. BULLOCK. ~~ FOR SALR IMtROV KD Farms and other Property as ollows, viz:— 447 Acres, with extensive improvements, good for all-round Farming. 283 Acres, light land, Westerfield Survey District 4 . 1200 Acres, sheep country, together with farmhouse aud other improvements. 76 Acres,, together with Dwelling, etc., near Winslow 179 Acres, improved Farm, together with buildings, Lowcliffe, And other Farm Properties. COTTAGES, Etc.. FOR SALE. ■_■ Acre,-together with 5 roomed .Cottage etc, Netherby. Price £135. 3} Acres. Tinwald, together with good Dwelling House and other improve ments. } Acre, Hampstead, together with Cottage, small Stable, etc., price £125 Also good Building Sites, viz— T.S. 419, i Acre, Moore Street; first-class laud: nice site for a house. Price £65 T.S. 818, | Acre, Aitken Street Also,— Building Allotments for Sale in the Townships of Tinwald, Rakaia.Winslow and Wheatstone, and a number in Allenton District, near the Woollen Factory. To Let-Small Shop and Office in the Arcade To Let, at alow rental, Shop and premises Triangle Buildings, near the Post Office and Railway Station. List of Properties may be seen at my Office, where full particulars can be obtained. BULLQCK ~ tcTTet, Commodious House, containing sixteea rooms with all conveniences; well situated in Tancred Street. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. ' FOR SALE. TWO Building Allotments, fronting Alford Forest Road, immediately opposite the entrance to the Woollen Factory, being Lots 7 and 8, each contain ing i-acre. Apply to IT , 1 T. BULLOOK. By^g^IFoiSDREHEUniNCTEETIM l&£"£y^^^^;a. i-^^^^,;^fe'Ssi^ BELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, | PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the consti tution during the period of Teething, { !The words " JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WAtWORTH, SURREY," iLre -oßpavod on the Government Stamp affixed tt each Packet. JKempthorne, Prosser & Co., Agents .



Tm Cp? That Cheers.—What is more invigorating tfran a nice cup of Coffee these frosty mornings; and you get one if you buy some of Fletcher 'Bros, fine blend of Java and Mocha, which makes a cup of Coffee fit for the Gods. We grind the Coffee on the premises, thereby ensuring its freshness. We have only one quality and one price, namely, ls 6d per lb, and there is nothing better to be had



Worms undermine Children's Constitut or. Use Wade's Worm Figs ls boxes.



| s*^\ That hard j * yours — } jr ys£*kW^S what are % /mW out, or it %^^kj\ /f you with strength of a powerful chain. V J cures coughs and colds, even hard coughs and old colds. Mrs. A. White, of Fitzroy, Victoria, says: cl I had a very hard cough night •' and day. I tried many remedies, but ■ •without relief. I thought my lungs were nearly gone. I then tried Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. I began to improve at once, and only one and one-half bot tles completely cured me," There are many substitutes and imi , tations. Beware cf them 1 Be sure you get Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Two sizes. Large and small bottles. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lcweil, Mass., U.S.A.



Support Local Industry, Save 2*oney, And Ensure a Comfortable Fireside by using Mount Somers Coal. I TyjCUNT SOM<SES 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. LAT E S T PEARCE'S Sale of Drapery. Wonderful success. Shop crowded Saturday Everybody smiling and satisfied. The reductions are genuine. "T^rOW is the time to get a cheap pair of _131 Blankets. Just arrived sample pairs Curtains from 2s lid.—Pearce's Drapery Sale. FOUND at last—A genuine Drapery Sale. If you did not get a circular call and get one at Pearce's Genuine Drapery Sale. "OEMEMBER its room we want, not EX profit. Cost price accepted for nearly everything. We must have more room for stocktaking. Call and satisfy yourselves at Pearce's Clearing Sale. ' 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 wijl be glad to receive Consignments. There is no need to write to them; just consign Matson's, Addington. The firm tvill carefully untruck and v 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., Tq Those Who Have Landed Property to Sell. Send Particulars of your Properties to H. MATSON AND 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 Pioperties south of Rangi- j tata. They are always willing to receive j particulars through any local Agent, and to j work in conjunction with them, which must I be to the benefit of the owner. They ad- [ vertise all Properties in their Quarterly j Review, which is circulated throughout the | world. They advertise likely Properties : in their regular column, free of cost to I Owners, and other charges are on the lowest , scale. 'If you have a place for sale, avail 1 yourself of their services. It copts nothing i unless sale is made, and no fear of your ' Property being hawked or depreciated, i Great facts. They can ahyays assist ' Purchasers, being hand and glove with Moneyed Clients. | MATSON'S, | 6 143 Christchurch. j . : . , —. j STANDISH AND PREECE j Photographers under the Royal patronage ! of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio ' High Street, Christchurch. j



Wanted Known, that Evans's MOUN? TAIN KING ASTHMA POWDER is the only certain remedy for Asthmatical Troubles. Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICES^ : SALF. C-' ARK ALL THL 'RAGE ' Special Reductions :o: ■ Special Reductions NICHOLAS & PICKFORD INVITE COMPARISON OF VALUES. Ladies' Felt Slippers at ls, ls6d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, 4s, 4s 6d, ss, 5s 6d. Childrens' from 8d per pair. ' School Boots from 5s per pair. Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s 6d to 18s 6d per pair Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s 6d to 18s 6d per pair Gent's Balmorals from 10s, strong Shooters from 9s 9d PLEASE to remember we hold an Extensive Stock of High-Class Boots, Shoes, and Slippers of every description. Prove our prices. Boys and Girls Boots a specialty. Our Motto is—" Small Profits and Quick Returns." NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. ■1111111 111 l'l |>iI ■II |.|lj]ll« lillll IllNl"lllllHMlTrMl,nrrWM^llTrn^ mltM*1™*6*ff i"T,«BitgpM«m«*TVI««iIIHriICT«MMBK^ Furniture Buyers, Read this ! STRANGE, BUT TRUE. (A RECORD.) TO ALL THOSE WHO PURCHASE Till WOETa 0E UPWARDS OF FURNITURE During our GREAT SALE £31 WE ARE GIVING |§E A Beautiful Present, such as a Nice Easy Chair, or Tea Set, Brass Rail Fender, or Bedroom Set, Etc. Etc. Etc. (According to purchase and your own choice.) Every article at reduced price. And we guarantee to sell at latest published Christchurch prices TO OUB COUNTRY CLIENTS. We also offer to pay your Railway Fares to select your Presents. We will also pack it and your purchase free of charge; SO STUDY YOUR PURSES and pay us a visit, for. it will pay you, and oblige, Yours very truly, T. H. ON DRILL & CO., Complete House Furnishers, Ashburton.



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 i LLEWELLYN OWEN, j M.C.S.M. Certificated and Registered Teacher. STUDENTS prepared for any Musical Examination held in New Zealand. All branches of Music taught. Candidates presented at Examinations 137 j average marks gained, 94 per cent. J.SEALY&CO. NEW SEEDS, NEW SEEDS. "TT|TE beg to intimate to ou numerous patrons, that our stock of new season's seeds has arrived, in fine order, from the far-famed house of Carter and Co., London and include Farm Seeds, Vegetable Seeds, Flower Seeds, in endless varieties, and garden {requisites of every description. We are still to be found afc Sealv's Corner. East Street. J. SEALY & CO. 7 131 TO Those about to marry, and to those already married. Study economy by purchasing your furniture at W. & M. Baker's Warehouse, Havelock Street. j 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. CHESTERFIELDS > PS w Or rS- "hr<?o-q«prter *!' Overcoats. q « McDOiNAKD& 00. Tailors NOTICE. a NY person or persons found trespassing on the Riversdale Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. 5 307 W.S. STRANGE. H. McSt£BSBY, T)ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. | Money to lend on freehold security.



, BUSINESS NOTICES. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVERY description of Merchandise and J Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates, j Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Publio i Auction. | Amongst others we have the following ; properties for Sale by Private Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres j Mayfield ... 872 acres, leasehold Mayfield ... 967 „ I Haokthorne ... 2440 „ j Ashburton Forks 140 „ ! Wheatstone ... 262 „ Kangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ i Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 „ Ealing ... 595 „ Westerfield ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON, Manager J L.HIGGS Painter, Glazier, Paperhanger, and Signwriter Wall Paper, Scrim, Oils, Paints, Glass, 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, TancrediStreet. ) BAKKR BROS. (omplitste l^urai shindy.* CPW OKRTAKERB. FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS;, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO a. jESsewsr, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. THOMAS LINTERN. BEGS to announce that he has taken over the ALFORD FOREST HOTEL, And will be glad to see old Friends and Visitors. Only best Brands of Wines, Aleß, and Spirits stocked. Good Table. Good attendance. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. > GO w w o # * o H I r~* ■5 W U g Q > P > h-j o o « GO WANTED Sportsmen not to misa chance of buying a good Gun at much reduced prices Hardley Bros. WANTED Builders and intending Builders to inspect our Register Grates and Mantel Pieces. Hardley Bros. WANTED— Clearance of Lamps before Stock-taking. Reduced prices. See our window. Hardley Bros. WANTED Known — Largest Stock Enamel, Tin, and Holloware in the town. Hardley Bros. j . , . . j YTT ANTED Sportsmen to bring your iVY Guns to be repaired. Best work | manship only employed. HARDLEY BEOS.



BUSINESS NOTICES. HALMA'S STUDIO, JSAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. C°R Portraiture, Landscape, And Enlargements. MODERATE CHARGES. NOTICE c ha v c ~"a ppointed F. W. COX, Agent for Massey-Harris and Imperial Bicycles FOR ASHBURTON, (RAKAIA, and Surrounding Districts. Clients will receive every attention, and MR COX will Collect all Monies due to us,, CANADA CYCLE & MOTOR COY, LIMITED. Depot—East Street, Ashburton. HAVE YOU SEEN THOSE NICE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHS STOCK IS GIVING AWAY ? YOU get one with every'cash purchase of 12s 6d. They're honestly wortb 2s 6d each, and you get them for nothing. CAPITAL PLACE THAT BLUE BOOT STORE. Wonderful how if a becoming a household word throughout the county of late. Note Address— D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, BURNETT^ STREET, ASHBURTON. The name is synonymous with all that is bright, best, and up-to-date in footwear. Nothing but the best English leather used for repairs. npHERE has been a lot of CURIOSITY evinced about the EARL that has been in Ashburton the last few days, and these are a few of the questions one is heard ask. Who is this Earl? What's this Earl? Have you seen it? Is it a Bike? IsitaCart? Well, to satisfy this thirst forjknowledge; THE EAKL at present staying at MORROW, BASSETT and C®. is a new up-to-date BIOICL X , Guaranteed, Fitted with Dunlop's Best Multifiex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and Bell Price :-~£lo Cash, M. PRIEST, Manager R. CLARK CARRIAGE PAINTER, FIVE Years with A. G.Howland, Christ church ; seventeen years with J. R. and F. and H. Steel. The present is an excellent time to have your Vehicle Painted, etc., in first class style. ■ Lowest prices. Charges consistent with good workman ship. All leather work attended to. A Trial Solicited. Address—Opposite Church of England, Tanored Street West. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. TIEGISTERED TEACHER OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. Latest Music by every mail. Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's Sewing Machines. The Latest and Best. The only Sewing Machine that does nofc fail in any point. Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. j TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist. 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. CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd. Antigua Street, Christchurch. CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES AND STOUT. Forty Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 At this season everybody is liable to Coughs and Colds. Avoid all danger by taking TUSSICURA., Obtainable from all chemists. 8



■ ""' ■ " ml, BUSINESS NOTICES. REMOVAL NOTICE " AS a consequence of the splendid sup port already accorded us by the Ash burton public during our term in business (for which we tender our sincerest thanks) we have decided to remove to a oentral position, and henceforth wiU carry on in premises next to Mellor's, Bootmaker, Tan cred Street. MORIARTY BROS, CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, ETC. Don't Forget rro Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood, WESTPORT, > NEWCASTLE, / Coal always and C on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Also Coke j Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. yOI- C E PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street. "CLABIDGE'S STABLES~" (Late McConnell's). Tancred StreetJ Ashburton. BEST accommodation and attention for Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horae lipping done. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 PEACE DECLARED. 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 everyone. Slippers from 9d upwards. All .classes of Boots and Shoes equally cheap. • T. V 0 vn a, Ulster Boot Shop, Tancred street. INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600,000 'IT AS already been added to Policies in L 3. the Department. This is the Bonus Year And everyone now taking out a participa ting Policy will receive a substantial bonus at the end of the year. J. H. RICHARDSON, Commissioner, _ ... , Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Race Cleaner can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Race, according to order. F. W. PAGE, • 124 Chertsey. WANTED— Farmers and Employers requiring Married Couples, Plough men, Grooms, Gardeners, Shepherds, Dairy Hands; also Hotel Servants, to apply to McDonald, Manchester Street, Christ church. All orders promptly attended to Miss Conway supplies female servants ,* 210. I SAY Friend : Where is the best shop •to buy a pair of Boots ? Why, Mel lor's Zealandia Boot Store! I always get good value at Mellor's. • PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. TRY the Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will save 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 liiaintains, 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. WANTED Known—Best ammunition Depot in Ashburton is Hardley Bros. ■■ — nrf PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. THE Genuino Silent Primus Cooking Stove 14s 6d, uses ordinary kerosene, also Primus Hot Plate 17s 6d, and Primus Iron Heater, 3s 6d.—Cabboh &Co. TT* ANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan V % Drill; guaranteed in good order, low price. For particulars apply W, Ston yer, Implement Depot. \ X 7 ANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's * * Bicycle, good as new, very little used; must be sold. For particulars applj W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. \\ ANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Grate, VI a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. WHAT prize takers for pastry use, Patty Pan baking powder the great novelt PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin 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. LOW Prices are not the only considera tion—quality must be there, or value is wanting. Mitchell & Turner are combining low prices with good quality at their Cleaning up Sale. Remnants and Oddments a specialty.—Mitchell and Turner.