The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. No. 5736

Ashburton : Thursday, August 14, 1902

Price - Oue penny

"British Empire."

KITCHENER ON ; LESSONS OF WAR.* The banquet given to Lord Kitchener in Johannesburg on June 25 last was memor i able. The names of Lord Milner and Lord Kitchener will always be inseparable from South African history, and the joint tribute to statesmen and soldier proved, at least, that nowhere can the success that has at tended their efforts meet with fuller appre ciation than here at the scene of their .ar-, j duous labours. Lord Kitchener was greeted' with pro longed and enthusiastic cheering. Alter; i referring to the good spirit and uncom plaining manner in which Johannesburg •.. bore the irksome martial law regu lations, Lord Kitchener spoke .of the opening up of the Rand, the centre of the theatre of active operations, as an unpre cedented experiment, the safety of which. ■ depended on what seemed almost unattain able—the co-operation of tbe military elements. He expressed the hope that those who had borne the heat and the bur den of the day would now'find lucrative employment in the mines, and become the - back-bone of Johannesburg. Continuing, i Lord Kitchener eulogised the Colonial j corps, of whose service he had often had ! occasion to feel nnd to express admiration, i What he wanted to impress' upon His audience was the lessons taught by the war. ! Some have learned to ride and shoot; all*' I have learned discipline, and: how by com bined movements and action to overcome. ■ the difficulties of campaign. " You have learned the said) to be staunch and stead fast in the hour of danger, to , attack with- I vigour, and to hold ;what you have gained. j All have felt the exhilarating effects of success. Though you may have to toil as before, you can never be quite the same men again. You have tasted the Bait -of fire, and its savour will never leave you. He advised them NOT,TO FOIIGET THEIR LESSONS, to keep up the glorious records and organi sations of these distinguished regiments, to keep their horses and rifles, aud have their bodies physically fit, so that you may be prepared at any time to take your due part, in the great Empire which unites us all." Lord Kitchener then announced he had been able to arrange that 500 each of the Ist and 2nd Imperial Light Horse, South i African Light Horse, Johannesburg Mounted Rifles, Kitchener's Fighting Scouts, and Scottish Horse should retain without preliminary cost their horses, rifles, and equipments, with only the provision that they should be maintained by the Civil Govern ment in a state of efficiency, and might be recalled by the military autho rities if required. Finally, Lord Kitchener added, THE BOERS HAVE TATTGHT US MANY LESSONB Whatever our previous opinion, we have come to realise they are a. virile race, and an asset of considerable importance to the British Empire. We know that we fcave brothers and comrades all over the world, wherever the British flag flies, and as they ' came to us to fight willingly so we in South Africa and elsewher.. hold ourselves ready to go in case of need. And thus, gentlemen we hrw spelt out the true meaning of the words ' British Empire/ (Great applause.)

Spread the News.

: » : Ashburton Citizens Assisting in the Good Work Day by day and hour by hour the 'Little Conqueror ' becomes better known by -the public. Nothing in modern times has reached the high pinnacle of popular fame in so short a time; people talk about it and they have good reason to. They tell their experieude for the good of fi-llow beings and through gratitude. To publish their expressions is but to show you that the same experience awaits you. Here is the expression of an Ashburton resident:—- A resident in Tancred Street, West, A shburton, says—'My son has had a _ good deal of trouble with pains in. the-; back above the loins. He had to wear a flannel; belt in fact, that giving him the most re lief until he tried Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. We got these at the Ashburtonf Drug Co's in East Street, borne months ago. When he had used these for a while he lost the pains entirely. I fancy they were caused by cold in the kidneys, contracted ' through camping out with the volunteers.;' Everybody should know about this valuable medicine. There is no need to suffer with pains in the back when one; can get Doan's Backache Kidney .fills/ Beware of imitations or substitutes. Theyare worthless. You want the gen uine Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, which, the above testimonial recommends. 3*l Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are .sold by air chemists and storekeepers at 3s 'per box six boxes 16s 6d), or will be postecl., on receipt of price by the proprietoraj Foster, MoLellan Co., 76 Pitt Street, Sydney, N. S. W. But be sure they are Doan'a.

PATENTS.

* : — Mr Henry Hughes, 185 Hereford Street Christchurch, reports the following applica- ... tions as extracted from the Government 'Gazette," accepted by the Patent Office to , 7th inst—P. Philpott, non-refill bottle; J. Rose, horse racing machine; G. Andrews, ' cash register; J. Kernbaum, mail bag locks;. A. Murray, frying pan lid; R.Cresswell, fingers ,of reaping machines; F. Cook, , filtering apparatus; G. Hughan, milk can ! handle;E. Sprey, fastening for boots; E. Slater, cutting tools; E. Henrich, rotary engine; J. Murray, clothes lines; G. Pear son, artesian well driving; C. Prollius, centrifugal bearings; R. Easdown, mail bag fastening; N. Griswold, watering troughs; International Ore-separating Company, separating ore-pulp; J. Orr, jnr., holder for bags for filling; C. Esse, pneumatic tubes; H. Burgon, sheep shears j F. Cauda, locking devices; T. Steele, treat ing clay for roads; The Automatic Aerator Patents, Limited, bottling of liquids; Sir W. G. Armstrong, transferring coal; S. Barningham and others, fire escape ladders; J. Cowan, water tube boilers; S. Heflfer, candle holder; W. Leitch, manufacture of sweat meats; P. Rayson, spanner attach ments ; A. Smith, seal lock for mail bags; R. Scott, bedstead attachment; M. Silk, shrinking cloth; A. Wass, printers' varnish andink; J. Anderson, ploughs; A. Wilkins and another, bicycle apparatus. Mr Hughes' firm has been established for 20 years, and handles the bulk of the New Zealand patent business. Send for valuable handbook, -'Advice to Inventors," 183, Hereford Street, Christchurch. Telegrams —" Hughes, Patents, Christchurch.



SHIPPING. fIIHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING -L COMPANY'S LINE Royal Mail Steamers for London. Via Monte Video. Teneriffe, and Plymouth. Best accommodation for all classes of Passengers. Probable To Sail- Steamer. Tons Final Port. about Rakaia 5628 Wellington Aug. 23 Whakat'ne 5715 — Sept. 11 Paparoa* 6563 Oct. 9 Wakanui 6706 — To follow Ruapelm* 7706 — „ * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. $___9WMmmfMfm-wmmm*mmmmmm-wm__m*Mm^ i ,i ■-■' i n.r«H.n.r_.i BHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. ROYAL Mail Steamers, with superior • accommodation for all classes of pas sengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Plymouth. Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. *Gothic 7755 W. Kidley Well'n Aug 14 Waiwera 6837 J. Stuart — Aug 28 Aotea 6364 A. Lowden Well'n Sept Karamea 6563 J. Burton — Oct. *Athenio 12230 C Kempson Well'n Nor. * Twin Screw, tNo passengers carried Pull particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BROS. . B» m ■ -Mil, ■■ii .".. ■ " ■■• T"T NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF U NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under: — For Westport and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchurch papers. *,' Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nelson and Picton via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday. Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. The above are subject to alteration; reference ehould therefore be made to Christchnrch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For f urtther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton, _ ttmin.il ii 1111-1..1111.1.-. ._ i ",_-.'"__ _._-£ BUSINESS NOTICES. HENRY STEPHENSON. IN response to appeals from a number of my Clients to include the Sale of Farms, Town Properties, Suburban Properties, Sections, etc., in my business, I have de cided to do so, and am prepared to receive particulars of such, and my terms will be exceptionally easy— NO SALE, NO CHARGE. I have several Town and Suburban Pro- ' perties on my books, which I will be , pleased to receive offers for, and all business ' in this direction will receive my ptompt and ; best attention. My Weekly Sale of Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, ' Furniture, etc., as usual, , . -- ; EVERY SATURDAY at 12 o'clock. '■ Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Fur- « niture, etc., as per arrangement in any part of the county. Advances made on all goods placed in my hands for Sale. MONEY.—I have several sums awaiting investment. Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately during the week, and all kinds of Produce. Agent : Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. ( - Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. Pianos and Organs on time payments from 20s per month, I have also several second hand Instru ments on hand, cheap. HENRY STEPHENSON, Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBURTON. < S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. • Timaru. » A LWAYS in Stock.—A first* vv /li. class selection of Marble ; „*•— IL^^ and Granite Monuments. 1 Designs and estimates may be j I inspected at the establishment 4u_- of Mr John Wilson, Painter, Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style. ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. T\/| R A. WHITAKER, late manager of J-Vl Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of tbe above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience. Fißhing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton River Notice of Removal. MR <L~E BAIN, . Q.U RG RON DE NTIST, Haß Removed to Wardell's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. COOKING RANGES. "OARNINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no'setting, Can be used as open*fire. Ask Fob The j IMPROVED ZEALANDIA.. '



BUSINESS NOTICES. WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOBEY'S TERMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Bail way Station.) F. W. MILLWAED, ... Licensee. THIS popular Hotel is now under new management aa above, and offers special inducement to families and visitors desiring the comforts of a home in Christ church. Tho building is of brick and stone, and the rooms are lofty and spacious. Night and day porters in attendance. Speight's Prize Ales on Draught, All Telegrams and Letters receive prompt attention. Telephone 795. Terms 8s per day; £2 2s per week. 7 230 _ i 1 r_i M iilllltl£#*M m■■ r-nR M^JllfllllLLll.J Ro_.s' Antidote and Ointment The Great Herbal Remedy for Purifying the Blood. 1 HE following unsolicited Testimonial - by a gentleman well known in Ash mrton, speaks for itself : — Masterton, August 28,1901. Joss Antidote Company, Dear Sirs,—l feel it my duty to give you ;his enclosed testimonial in favour of Ross' Lntidote for purifying the blood. I have )een a great sufferer for many years from ilcerated stomach, indigestion, etc. My ife was a perfect misery, and I was almost .wreck. I grew tired of trying different nedical men and remedies, of which I had ;ried almost every known one but yours tnd one day some eighteen months ago a gentleman came into the shop where I was jmployed. He remarked " Jack, you look . cry ill," and you may depend I was. He idded, "Will you take some medicine if I .roeure it; I replied, I will take anything, le brought me & bottle of your Antidote, .nd I took it accordingly as directed, and o my delight I began to ■ get well, and ifter taking three large bottles I was a new nan, thanks to your great discovery. I .lways keep it by me, and find a few doses iccasionally keep me in perfect health, and . wish you the success with it that such a nedicine merits. Tou can make what use rou like of this. —I remain, yours, etc. r. H. Pauling, Masterton. ilay be obtained from Messes Fletcher Bros., and Shearman Bros., Ashburton. J. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, ' ARCADE, ASHBURTON. [AM A BUYER OF MEAT AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, <X£PEAS, _>n Trucks Asl-burton or Country Stations. Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). ' 2 188 Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,000W0. Mostjiberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe; Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. 6 23 For CYCLING SHOES, GO TO H. Pannell, BootmaLer and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christchurch. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock. Write for instructions for self measurement FIT GUARANTCED, WARD AND CO.'S UNRIVALLED i ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English. TRY the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers.



I BUSINESS NOTICES. j New Zealand Insurance Com- I pany ! Established, 1859. (Capital— One Million. I— ? nnHE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial JL Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality. Paid up Capital and Reserves, -5400.000 1 Fire and Marine Risks, Also, Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Rates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. FAT LAMBS AND SHEEP. TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON AND Surrounding District. "OtTE Have pleasure to notify that we will be BUYING either by the head on the farm, or at per lb in the Factory, at TOP MARKET VALUES throughout the coming season. NICOLL BROS. ASHBURTON. '•' __i^____^ss&^ns^^^T^m^^^m^^ T. H. Undrill ' E. Undrill T. H. UNDRILL & CO. FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS AND EMBALMERS TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths in stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt LF I V IS TBE 1 JL. 1 BEST "bS? starch USE NO OTHER Procurable from all Grocers and Store keeper throughout the colony. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTCHURCH. f^ASH Buyers ef SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Ruston & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBURTON OEFICE, '• The Arcade. Representative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATURDAY. MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. rjIHE BEST IN THE MARKET. ~ Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton —Messrs Shear man Bros. r■ ' ' ' C. PANNELL. TAILOR AND MERCER, 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, "TT"*AS a Choice Assortment of Suitings suitable for the season. Chesterfields and Covert Coats a specialty. Samples sent to any Address. Gentlemen's Mercery of every description, and the LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers.



I BUSINESS NOTICES ■ X t | " Madam, do you love ■ |: I your children?" I / $ J —Shakespeare. $ *> Then your iirst care will he to provide them with ♦♦* *t* a reliable food for their proper growth and V % nourishment during their childhood. The best % ♦S food that can be obtained is ♦*♦ ♦*♦ ♦*♦ ! BISCUITS I X Fed regularly on these Strengthening Biscuits, % ♦*♦ your children will grow up healthy and happy. A I SOLD EVERYWHERE. | t *T | i\s!\ for Njilk /\rrowroot Biscuits | ~~~~" " =clearing sale.=: Previous to Stocktaking. FOB ONE MONTH ONLY. Immense Reductions in Every Department. Ladies' Dress Goods ls, formerly 1 s 11 d per yard One Lot of Dress Garments half price Ladies' Fur Top Kid Gloves 2s lid, formerly 4s 6d 20 Ladies' Tan and leather Kid Gloves ls 9d, formerly 2sJGd 1 / Ladies' Stockings ls per pair Ladies' Corsets from ls lid, all sizes The Celebrated W. 8., all sizes, reduced Men's Hats ls each Men's Suits 23s 6d, formerly 31s 6d Waterproof Coats 25s upwards Ladies' Shoes from 5s 9d. Men's Boots 9s 6d, lis 9d, 12s 6d Best Colonial White Blankets 17s 6d Best Eider Down Quilts from 18s lid Kapoc Quilts, full size, 10s each Dressmaking and Tailoring Prices strictly Moderate ANDREW ORR. <>^__-..n -_V,v V; n^ W _- aW^W l|-~ T _ 1 /-.»J| y— 30000 ||.« W ,,.-.J |V . ; , j- -||T MI- 4 31k T> A TVT_n T? Q. WS^^^^^M KAJNu-JLliO '^^^■-^—^-^'^ in..!..!..!. IrV In se in *ne Colony. They burn Lignite T~^sj. |J MMf™ aTt'". j—^—--• —■—*asg^"T True Coal, or Wood, up to 2ft 6in. I 1 [giS M «q£^23 y 0 Setting Eeauired. I^l Mi^^^WrW,<^^s^_^___l I. With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he I I S^_!3* «Pf^___^^*S I open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With :8 § I ftj«^ <Jl | j}|7^;^_»«»J I cas*' *ron or cOPPer boilers. The copper 111 l^^^wlf if '^^S* js boilers are large and tin lined inside. I »*-Ji jfec_^ryM 4 mSI I??'?'JMb Repairs are a minimum. Made in all friHiT^^«l^~ZJ^_/L_L^^^^!^--w sizes, single or double. ' High or low pres n ai^n^Ljlfl Sold by all Ironmongers from whom iff Catalogues can be obtained, or from ths makers, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT OFFICE IN AROADE. Open TUESDAYS & -SATURDAYS OORNSAOKS SUPPLIED. GRISTING "55l,iS_Sffi m CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS COMPANY, D. WOOD, Manager. BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MAJS URES, ARE THE BEST TTIOR TURNIPS, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP SPECIAL MANURES are made to suit any kind of Soil or description of Crop. Samples ot soil analysed free of cost to Farmers using our Manure. For the present season an all round reduction in price of 7s 6d per Ton has been made. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. If there is no agent in your district, send to the Office for Price List and Testimonials. CANTERBURY FROZEN "MEAT AND DAIRY PBOPUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. I E. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, I 139 Hereford Street, Christchurch. »CTHn______c__.-«y__...iL._.i.i_. inrn—F~"~*»" 1""",--M'-11M''I"B^ l_liili«l--llll-----------------_---.- Mwnifil - l - iin i l ||j|inii t firn_n_T___iTi_rr_ii-rf--Pfiii-iimhiiii ww mi- -in ) n«_n_r—_i SMOKE ONLY ■ .N E W.JVJE N U S. ■* I A PERFECT TOBAC*. 0,



BUSINESS NOTICES " ' . .... .„.._.. __ ; _ ; , . " A Free Trip to Christchurch and BACK.!! _& A TEMPTIUQ OFFER. -—- x rPO the Residents of Ashburton and Surrounding Discricts. Everybody in Ashburton and thereabouts will be glad to know STRANGE'S Great Annual Stock-Taking Sale NOW 01. While this Colossal Sale Continues HUNDREDS UPON HUNDREDS of TEMPTING BARGAINS will be obtainable in the following (and innumerablejother) Lines:— SMART MILLINFKY, STYLISH DRESSES AND DEES? FABRICS, This FASHiONABLBXMANTLES.gJACKETS, OAPES, COSTUMES, Sale UP-TO-DATE HOSIERY, Will PARIS \& OTHER KID (_lso FABRIC) GLOVES, last CHOICE UNDERCLOTHING, 30 READY-MADE CLOTHING, Days CHILDREN'S GOODS, Only. kTC- Etc. Etc. All the above and a Host of Other Lines will.be offered at such prices as must kestjlt in business, while The Sale Bargains in Furniture will astonish all who see them. Never before have we offered such a euperb assortment of FURNITUBE at Reduced Sale Prices as that we are now showing. It is all our own make—a sufficient guarantee of quality. As an EXTRAORDINARY SALE ATTRACTION We shall be prepared to allow all Ashburton and District residents attending the Sale and spending £100 or upwards with us for Furniture their First-class Return Railway Fare3—Christchurch aud back—free oi? chabgh. Of course this offer will only hold good during the present Sale, and, together with the Exceptionally Reduced Prices of the Furniture, should result in a great many Country Residents attending this Sale. All Parcels of Furniture purchased during this Sale to the value of £50 and upwards will be delivered Feeb as far south as Timaru, and as far north as Culverden. WILL THE RESIDENTS OF. ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts please note that Orders for any article or articles specified in this Catalogue may be left with MR SANDREY at our Ashburton Agency, and will receive our promptest attention. Or, if preferred, Ashburton residents may SSOP WITH US BY TOST, As Hundreds of our regular customers do. This is a very simple and effective plan. You just consult your catalogue, write down your requirements, enclose remittance to value—and leave us to do the rest. In this way you may participate in all the ADVANTAGES OF THIS GREAT SALE WITHOUT TROUBLE, EXPENSE, OR INCONVENIENCE. STRANGE &"COMPANY, CHRISTCHURCH. ______________________________-__-___-__--_^^ J^|i| By Riding 1 : X R^ll'' '"* %l^iililr ' you free yourself from all Ty™ troubles r _^M Wzsim These Durable Tyres can be relied W%m W__Ql!l fssiiw mPI on for TwELVE Months' Hard Riding on all Hraii ,''< nlll BEWARE- OF IMITATIONS. j |g|| XV P The Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Co. of Aust. Ltd., Ift|il ,28 Lichfield Street, Christchurch, N.Z. RBsli JS And at Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane. li&vH mm_«T«ri_m-H_m_" jfT»f~ift> .arn-Brrng™3^.-^-^^'"™""'^ r______________a_fiii_i-__nrin GREAT . STOCKTAKING. SALE AT Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Everything Reduced in Price for One Month. WISE Fathers and Mothers remember this is our Annual Stocktaking Sale, when the most up-to-date Stook of Boots and Shoos in Ashburton will be cleared regardless of cost. Remember we are not holding this Sale for fun, we are in down right We are going to Sell two thousand pairs of Boots in one.month. ■ ' 800 TS. B OOT S. 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'B the man for good, cheap, genuine Sales, so come one, come all. Do not forget that Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store IS IN TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON j PROPERTIES FOR SALE T HAVE FOR SALE-SEVERAL GOOD FARM S In the Ashburton County, Amongst them being— 90 AGres, near Tinwald, improved 1936 Acres, Bankside, subdivided, well 233 „ Miteham Road, improved watered, house of eight rooms, 3000  grass land, Lyndhurst stable, wool shed, etc ...... 53 „ Carter's Terrace, extra heavy 140 Acres, Ashburton Forks, subdivided land i°to 5 paddocks, house, stable, and 476 „ Springburn, improvement, chaff house, well fenced and watered, nearly new land good 962 Acres, Mount Hutt, good house and 200 Acres, Buccleuch, subdivided, house, stable _.,, , , woolshed stable; all in good order 404 Acres, Elgin, heavy and light land, 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, subdivided, well watered; house, Tancred Street, Ashburton stable, shed and sheep yards 900 Acres, Fairfield, thoroughly improved 1800 Acres, Newlands; subdivided and well 155 „ Tinwald watered, improved ; good house, 1200 Acres, Doric, subdivided into eight stable, and granary paddocks ;12 stall stable and chalf 112 Acres, Hinds house, hut; all sown down in English 87 Acres, Alford Forest Road grass this year 80 Acres, Elgin 400 Acres, JBarrhill, subdivided; seven 122 Acres, Hinds roomed house, stable, trap house, etc 596 Acres, Hinds 660 Acres, Rangitata South; subdivided, 100 Acres, Cairnbrae  five roomed house, stable, granary, 550 Acres, Lauriston, well fenced, subdi woolshed, sheep yards, etc vided, land of good quality, stable, 4 545 Acres near Pendarves, subdivided, roomed house, thoroughly improved well watered, house, grain store, and 500 Acres, Westerfield all necessary outbuildings 495 Acres, Coldstream, Hinds 45 Acres, Tinwald 2100 Acres, Alford Forest, good sheep 512 Acres, Ruapuna, subdivided, well country watered, with house, stable, black- 500 Acres, Lyndhurst, thoroughly lm f smith's shop proved I 290 Acres, Winchmore, subdivided, house 520 Acres, Seaview, first-class agricultural I of six rooms land with every improvement 1 169 Acres, Lismore Leasehold; house, f1324 Acres, Highbank, Lease in perpetuity. | stable chaff aud trap house House, Stables, and all necessary i j) 1693 Acres, Rangitata improvements. j 1_ D.THOM.AB, ! • Ashburton )



The Cup That Cheers.—What is more invigorating than 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 Co-tee fit for the Gods. We grind the Coffee on the premises, thereby ensuring its freshness. We-have only one quality and one price, namely, Is Cd per lb, and there is nothing better to be had - In case of attacks of Colio, Cramp or Spasms, Evans's WITCH'S OIL will be i»v valuable. Obtainable everywhere,