INTERPROVINCIAL.

United Press Association—By Eloctrio* Telegraph Nelson, November 19

Mrs Barnicoat, wife of the lion Mr Barni coat ex M.L.C., died at Richmond on Mon day evening, a^e 72. She was one of the oldest settlers in the Nelson district. Th funeral to-day was largely attended. Miss F. Bnrnicoat, one of deceased's daughters, is secretary to Mr W. T. Stead, anl is now on her way to New Zealand fr^m England.

Palmekston North, Nov. i 9

The Conciliation Board conclude.! its sittings in connection with the bakcra' dis pute this afrernoon, and will resumo at Napier on Friday, where further evidence will be taken.

Wanga.ni!i, Nov. 19

The weather was fmo but threatening for the opening of the AVanganui Agricultural Show. The entries constitute a record for the colony, horses (70S) being the chief feature, poultry, 428, dogs 309, and sheep 233. Tho shorthorn bulls Clarence Duke and [mperial Yeoman, from the Levin State Farm, were exhibited, and weruthe subjects of considerable comment", and oo:np:ii*ed more thnn favourably with other stock entered for competition. Mr Weybourne secured first and champion for Lincoln ram and ewe from stock bred by Mr Wm. Wil son. Pigs, though not a numerically strong class, showed excellent quality, particularly Berkahires and Tamworths. Messrs John Jarvis and E. White were the principal exhibitors.

WELT.TNGTON, Nov. 19

111 the Methodist Synod, reference was made to the loss the Church had suffered through the death of the Rev Hugh Price Hughes, and a resolution of sympathy was pa33ed. The following resolution on tem perance was passod unanimously, " That this Synod recognise with grafcifcu.de to G-od the pronounced sympathy with temperance reform which has many years past charac terised tbe Methodist Church as a wholo. It rejoices in the evidence of practical in terest that is being manifested throughout our communion in relation to the approach ing local option poll, and it expresses an earnest hope that in view of thtj great issues involved every momber of our con gregation who possesses the franchise will be found voting in favor of both no-license and reduction by striking out the (op Hue."

A fete promoted by the me.ubera of , Williamson's Musical Comedy Company in aid of the Eliugamite Wreck Relief Fund wa3 held to-day on the Wellington College Grounds. The ladies of tho Company played a cricket match, and other attrac tions were provided. There was an atten dance of four or five thousand people. As a result of the fete, over £30.) pouuds was raised for the fund.

Christchurch, November 19

A case of considerable importance to companies issuing debentures came before Justice Denuiston in banco to-day. Manning and Co., brewers, issued a series. of ,£IOO debentures in July last, and on information laid by the Deputy Commissioner of Stamp-s in respect to one of such debentures. Mr R. Beetham, S.M., held that such debenture is liable to a stamp duty as a promissory note, and imposed a fine of a shilling for breach of the Stamp Act. Against this decision Manning and Co. appealed, Mr J. B. Fisher, appearing for appellants and Mr W. Stringer. Crown Prosecutor, for the Deputy Stamp Commissioner. At a meeting of the Hospital Board today, a latter was read from Dr. Mason, asking the Board to take over the Bottle Lake and Infectious Diseases Hospital. The Board's solicitor advise! that it could not legally expend money on a new hospital without a special Act. After discussion, the Board resolved that it would take 07er the Infectious Diseases Hospitil, tempor arily, if the City Council woul-1 guarantee the expenditure until a special Act was passed

HIiENHKIM, NOV 19

The Agricultural and Pastoral Sluw opened to-day in good weather. The entries show an increase of thirty percent on those of last year, constituting a record, and the Show is an unprecedented success, despite the backward season. The sheep make up tho best exhibition ever setm here, and there is a big 1 collection of agricultural ma'hinory; Apnrfc from the local exhibi tor.-? of sheep, Messrs G-. and A. Hunt, of Nelson, were the most successful outsiders, gaining h-n firsts in Horanoy'a and English Leicester.', and showing a champion English Leicester ewe. The weather 13 promising for people's day to-monviw. lKVEuc\reCrir.r,, November 19

Mr J. A. Hau.an adJrcssG.l a modorate sized audience of fnvorcargill electoi-3 to night. He spok-1 in support of the Govern ment's policy and administration, and had a <?ood hearing. A vote of thanks to, and confidence in tho candidate was accorded.

CRICKET.

Chrisivhubch, Nov. 10

Mr F. C. Raphael, Hon. Sec. of the New Zealand Cricket Council, cabled to Lord Hawke ou Monday to find oifc whother the team hud sailed for New Zealand, aad this afternoon received the following reply: — "Team sailed November '13th, vi.i Frisco, Warner captain ; my mother ill.—Hawke."

Don't Leave the Town.

PLENTY OF PROOF RTGHT HERE IN

ASK BURTON".

Claim is ore thing, proof another. Columbus claimed the world was round. Did people believe it ? Not until he proved

it. Unproven claims haye made tne people

sceptics. Every claim made for the " Little Con? <iueror " is proven.

Proven in Ashburton by local experience.

Here is one case from the many we have

Mr F. N. Black, Peter Street, this town, says : —*' Years ago I wrencbed by back, lifting a bag of wheat, and I've had pains at the bottom of the spine evr-r since. These piins wore pretty severe on occasions. When shearing I would feel them terribly, and I got that way that I oould not do that kind of work. From the back the pnins went down my legs and I suffered a good deal in that way. I was often trying dif ferent sorts of medicine without much suc cess. Three months ago I noticed that Doan's Backache Kidney Pills were being advertised, and as these pills were recom mended for backache I got a supply at the Ashburton Drug Co's jn East Street. lam very glad I did so, as> they gave me splendid ea«a of the pains and also of the sciatica. I did not continue using them as I should have done, but that is my fault; the pills acted up to what they are said to be." Do not be satisfied with any imitation of Doan's Pills. You want the remedy which helped Mr Black, therefore refuse any imi tation or substitute. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 3s per box (six boxes lGs 6d), or will be posted on receipt of price by the proprietors, Foster, McCleiinan Co., 7G Pitt Street, Sydney, N.s.w: But be sure they are Doan's

Exhausted and Worn Out.

"fANY MONTHS OF MISERY.

The Case of Mrs. B. WALLS.

(By our own Reporter.)

" Many months of my life were ren dered unbearable by regular attacks of neuralgia," said Mrs. Rebecca Walls, of No. 4 Tuam-street, Linwood, to our representative, who was gathering newa for the public. Continuing, Mrs. Walla 3aid, "The pain was located under a tooth first of all, but tbe most terrific agony soon spread round my face, and thence to my head, where it remained with obstinate persistency, despite all effort to remove the torture which threa tened to drive me mad. The painr came in jumps and jerks, and were so violent and intense that they made me twitch all over. I have often laid down and screamed, and my face was distorted with agony." "At night you gained a little relief, I suppose?"

"Don't you believe it. That was just the time I felt the pains twenty times worse than during the day. I used to go to bed feeling exhausted and worn out, but I was not permitted to sleep. The consequence was that when morning arrived, I was fit for nothing, and very soon I was so weak that I could scarcely stand without some sup port. I could not look at my break fast, and even when lunch and dinner times arrived the cravings of hunjrer were still absent. I was obliged®to swallow some light nourishment against my will, or else I would have died of starvation, but mv in torn al organs won? in such a wretched state of disorder that nothing would digest. My sto mach felt loaded if I only took a coupe of spoonfuls. The terrible ravages of my Q complaint were manifested very cleariy in my_ face, which was white and aged looking, my eyes also show ing how intensely I suffered. You can easily imagine how thin and miserable I looked. The flesh wasted away from my bones till there was none left. 1 was simply an aching frame of hu manity, without enough interest in life to care whether I got better or not. I could not bear to hear the rattle of a passing trap, bo frightfully nervous and irritable Had I become." &

" How did you get along with your housework ?"

" Some days I managed to potter about and do a little, but usually I was too languid and fatigued to attend to anything. Having been a strong woman, with plenty of energy and dili- Q-A- came very hard to bo Jaif' v.p 3ik> this, and I worried and fretted i p:md doal over it, with tho rosu't thai I was in a continually melancholy and disheartened condition. It appeared to me that there was nothing for it, but to submit' to the inevitable, and wait patiently for re'ief. How it came I did not mind, but I knew if it did not come shortly my constitution would be beyond repair."

" Did you have anytb/ng in view to build your hopes upon?" (■ " Nothing whatever. I took good nesr^only knows how many kinds of physics and pills, without obtaining an? benefit, and I thought there was nothing left untried until I was one day asked if I had ever taken Clements Tonic. 'No,' I said. 'Is that a rood thing for complaints like mine?' My friend told rr.e, in a reassuring manner, to try it and see. This advice was given with such an air of confidence that [ became imbued with the idea tint my friend had good reason to make ha recommendation. I fiftenv rds

barned that such was t' e case; hut, at any -rate, I bought some (dements Tonic, and I was soon convinced that chore is no medicine to compare with t. My nervous system improved in no timo under the invigorating influence of Clements Tonic, which gave me ease the first day I took it. When I had. "n'«h"d tl»e fr;t bottle there w.to efficient signs of improvement to war rant a continuance of this new treat ment, so I obtained several bottles of '•laments Tonic neit purchase, and they jiTectcd a radical euro. My neuralgia was speedily stopped, and I relished my food and slept well. My constitution was restored to health, no iud'csticnb if indigestion remaining. Clements Toir'c cleared my system of all ailments, from which I have been free the past six years." " Would you like people to know this?" " Certainly. To guide others you may publish these facts in any way."

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Kobbrt Bell, afc his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. THUKSDAY, Norembef 20, 1902,



# c V a*t~jal-iiiViiiii"'"i~r Trviwii i miniiininini' i ' 'rri nTiii 11 «• It ii only on the use of Wolfe's • Snhnapp* that it ought to be ■ judged. You he tde Judge. Every bottle of Wolfe's Schnapps contains an honest preparation of Junipsr Berries and select Barley. If you need a stimulant that -will brace a tired body or clear a tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS-nota false Btimulunt but a builder up of vital forces. ¥ou take no Slisk. 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. SBuyWfale SBotties Look for the name, and accept only bottles with the eig nature of Udolpho Wolfe on the label.



BUSINESS NOTICES. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. TJEGISTERED TEACHER OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. Latest Mußio by every mail. Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's j Sewing Machines. ! The Latest and Best. The only Sewing Machine that does not fail in any pointy Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her i i balist. H. JIcSHERRY" T>ARRISfTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. New and Second-hand Furniture and Clothing HAVING in stock a large assortment j 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. F. W. EOBINSON, TRIANGLE, Aehburton. 10 269 :' SPECIAL PURCHASE OP Men's, Youths' and Boys CLOTHING, At Big Discount. — :O: —



fTHHESE we are now offering ab from 10 to £0 per cent, under Regular Prices. Together with a fine Assortment of Hats, Ties, Shirts, etc. ASEBUETOU JLJ JA/A- Jr Hi SXj X V;U. Drapers, Clothiers, Milliners, and Dressmakers, Arcade House. Massey-Harris Bicycles TO THE FRONT AGAIN. AT the Invercargill Sports, held on j J\ 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 i before. Call and inspect our latest Models, which are built for strength and speed. Bicycle Depot-EAST STREET. Agent J. GORDON, j JOHN OLSEN, > Melrose Dairy, Hampstead, j "WTTTISHKS to notify to the inhabitants of ¥ T Ashburton that he has erected a substantial dairy in brick, with all the latest appliances, for the clarification, pasteurizeing, and cooling of milk. Just the kind of milk for the weakest of invalids and most delicate children, and a milk that everybody ought to use. ' Unpasteurised milk supplied from Novem- i ber Ist and until machinery fitted up. Families waited on. : Wanted regular supplies of milk delivered at Melrose Dairy. 10 244 Removal Cheap Boot Sale. THOMAS YOUNG WISHES to remind his numerous friends and the public that he has removed to the shop lately occupied by Mr Nokes, in East Street, next to the Bank of New Zealand, where he will continue his Boot Sale until the 10th of November. Two shillings in the Pound off all Bales for cash. Why do you go about in pam when you can get your Boots made at T. Young to fit your feet. Repairing done with despatcr. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop. Eaßfc Streot, Ashburton. Smoke New Venus



"The. Tailoring Trade Dispute — The secretary of the Tailors' Union objected in Court that Cbaxghead and Berryman put far more work in suits than ordinary (Christchurch) tailoring. Manufacturer's agents.explain thai Craighead and Berry man's linings have to bo made and imported specially, being better quality than usually sold. They have justengaged several extra experienced men to cope with jbhe rush of orders. Craigheai and ferryman pay extra* for both labour and material because their motto is " Satisfaction." Up-to-date suits from £3 10s. New summer hats, shirts, ties, boots, etc., just opened. Compare prices! Observe the quality!— (Advt.) The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest moneymakers for the poor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and eachtne means a profit with hardly any vork. Send for our catalogue . We sell on cash or time payments, and can give yoa real assistance whon you need it. The advice and help of our expert always at your service. We keep the best of every thing for the poultry yard,— A.dvt,



STATUTORY DECLARATION. I, Rvm cca Walls, of 4 Tuatn-street, Linwood, C!:ri;'H]-ri;h, in the colony of Now Zealand, iio bolciuuiv and sincerely declare tliat I have carefully lead the annexed 'document, consisting ot two folios and consecutively numbered from one to: two, and that it contains and is a true and faithful account of my ilumss and curs 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 tv be true, and by virtue ot the provisions of an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, intituled " The Justices of Peace Act, x 832." Dfcbred at -(church this third day ol December, one th ■ ..oanrt nine htii.dred. before me, W. VV. COLLINS, J.P.



BUSINESS NOTICES, : Special Prices : FOE, 1 MONTH WANTED Ladies to see Fast Prints 3-5 d. Delaines 53 d, lovely Blouse Pieces from Is 3d, Pinafore Muslins 6-Jd, wide Nainsook s£d. W. H. PEAECE, Cash Draper. WANTED all mothers to see Girls Leg horn Flop Hats la Gd, 2s 6d, 2s lid, ladies Sailor Hats, (samples); special lot Corsets 2s lid a pair. W. H. PEAECE, Cash Draper. WE WANT EOOM FOR XMAS GOODS. WANTED all working men to see Dungaree Jackets, Is lid each. Special prices for all Dungaroe Goods this season at W. 11. Pearce's, Cash Draper. WHAT a pretty Brooch ! Yes, I got it' at Pearce's for a shilling. They have such a lot of differeut kinds to select from. I mean W- H. PEARCE, Cash Draper and Clothier



jyJL A JL <UJtx JbiJu Jj, PHOTOGRAPHER, Burnett St TTNVITES the residents of Ashburton and JL the surrounding districts to inspect the new Photographs on exhibition at his Studio, Burnott Street, on and after FRIDAY. 31st inst. To meet the increasing demand for a well-finished Enlargement at a moderate price I have decided to supply for a short period 1 dozen Hip'hlv Finished Cabinet Photos & One Matoline Enlarge ment for 15s. Note.—Specimens will be exhibited in Vestibule. Best work guaranteed. 10 285



Don't Forget r? Q Call at ARGYLE BEOS, and order your Goal and Firewood.. WESTPORT, ") NEWCASTLE, ( Coal always and C on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ) Westpprt and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. QTRANGE'S Sample Rooms in Burnett K7 stpeet,



BUSINESS NOTICES „_____„. WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 HTyTK Shall be represented at the Christohurch and Timaru Auction Sales, and.have made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Chps privately at Ashburton. Consignments -will be received at our. Ashburton Stores, and. sent on to either Christchurch or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows — If intended for sala at Christchurch:—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for Sale at Timaru:—Mill and Company's Siding, Timaru. If iutendtd for sale at Ashburton :~Friedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, ABhburton. Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Kequisitee, suppliedjat Lowest Eates. Tbe Season's Sales havejbeeu fixed as follows :■— Christchurch. Tiinaru. November 20th, 1902. December 3rd, 1902. December 11th, 1902. January 13th, 1903. January 16th, 1903. February 25th, 1903. February 19tb, 1903. FRXEDLAKDEB, BUGS., LTD.



LaCCS. SILK BLOUSES, REAL LACE GOODS. k/ SdHI! 0' WASHING BLOI]rSES LACE COLLARETTES WHITE APRONS, lace ties, NOVELTIES HOLLAND APRONS» EUFFLES. UNDEESKIETS. : : flf^y — Showing' in New and Up-to-Date Drapery, at MITCHELL & ! —— mii 1 ■■•' SUNSHADES TURNER'S D^ST COATS, UMBEELLAS, JACKETS, hosieey, Burnett Street,} mantles gloves, Warehouse. ribbons TRIMMINGS, MILLINEEY



HIEN-IT U KrE MtE.- - - TN CONSEQUENCE OF OUE RECENT LOSS BY FIRE -W E WANT MONE V, so have determined to Bell the whole of our large stocks of Household Furnishings at graat i eductions, (Regardless of Cost.) A^numl erjof jslightlygdamaged articles at your own price. '"" "" "' Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom fSets, Jugs, Vases, Orna-1 n , ments, Etc., (almost eri yen away.) i CroGkerv . • and Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Rugs, Mats, Bedsteads, Bed ding, Chairs, Drawing Room and Dining Eoom Suites, Glassware. Couches, etc., all reduced. j (In £iot, no'Jreasonable offer will be refused.) A lot of Bamboo" Poles and Blind Rollers at Half Price, mm _ T. H. UN DRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Etc. Tancred Street. Old premises next Building Society Office, and at new Hall, next Claridge's Stables. WOOL, WOOI^ WOOL. I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, either in Ashburton Christchurch, Timaru, or for Shipment. This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have beenjfixed as under, yiz :—• CHRISTCHURCH— TIMARU— NOVEMBER 20th, 1902. , DECEMBER 3rd, 1902 DECEMBER 11th, 1902. JANUARY 13th, 1903 JANUARY 16th, 1903, FEBRUARY 19th, 1903. FEBRUARY 25th, 1903 I shall be represented both at Christehurch and Timanj. WOOL FOR CHRISTCHURCH to be consigned—MATSON AND CO., Addington, account D. Thomas. WOOL FOR TIMARU to be consigned—N.Z, Loan and Mercantile Company's Siding, Timaru, account D. Thomas. Wool Packs, and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Market Kates. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. : P UFeIHD S, : I HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plsct south of the Line, and I now ask Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am prepared to Clean for Farmers any description of SEEDS OR GRAIN, And will guarantee tp give them satisfaction. I can supply BEST RYEGRASS and COC3KSFOOT (lpcaljy grown), also BEST CLOVERS, (dressed by pwn machines), the purity of which must bp seep to bo appreciated. AIso—HURST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil, etc D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



BUSINESS NOTICES. [ GOLD MEDAL, j I ,The McCormick Reaper & Binder (LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) X^CTAS 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. i McCormick Daisy Reaper was Highly Commended. Morrow. Bassett AND CO. Wills Strees, Ashburton. M. PEIEST, Manager. 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, Hair Brushes and Combs, in endless varieties- Slazenger's Tennis Balls and Eacquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15 for 6d. I Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWER, (late F Clark's) Tobacconist. MORIARTY BROS., Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, etc., TANCEED STEEET, ASHBUETON. FOE WATCHES, CLOCKSJ, JEWELLEET, SILVEE AND ELECTEO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jewellei, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with.



J BUSINESS NOTICES. JWOOL. WOOL. i ) Christchurch Sale Dates. FIRST SALE —THURSDAY, November 20th. SECOND SALE — THURSDAY, Decem ber 11 fch THIRD SALE-FRIDAY, January 16tb, 1903 FOUBi'H SALE-THURSDAY, February 19th, 1003 11. MATSON & CO. /~\FFER their services to the Wool growers of the Ashburton County. They will make Cash Advances, free of Com mission, at Lowest Kate 9of 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, 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 require*? " Subject to sales," or make your want£ 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. Correspond with us.



Notice to Farmers. My Motto—l Pick the best and most up-to aateHacliliiery in tlieMarlrot; YOU WILL FIND THE Latest Osborne Harvester and Binder, (Light Draught) Strongly and simply constructed, easy running, and what is best—WlLL LAST. Once used, always used i Reapers and Mowers, all sizes; will cut any thing, bar gate posts and gorse fences. Hay Rakes, very strong; yet can be worked by a child. Our COLUMBIA DISC HARROW is admitted by everyone that has used them as being the easiest manipulated, strongest, and most durable in the Market. ALL FARM IMPLEMENTS EQUALLY ——GOOD. Call and inspect for yourselves at the Tancred St. Implement Depot- Show Rooms. Price and Terms on application. Twines, Oils, Duplicates kept in stock. W. STONYER. CQALS! COALS COALS MOUNT SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MAEKET, THIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every Householder should Bave 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—l7a per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton.



Only this season's Tweeds sold. X _AJL JuO Jife • Street. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STEEET, ASHBUETOtf. (Next Ashburton Club), "TTTH OLE SALE and retail Tinware t T Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gras? fitter, Bellhaager, Locksmith, Gunpmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. 77~ffusic Singing, Piano, & Harmony ME J. GILLIES-Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort a-Main, Germany. J Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term datps from the first lesson. 101§2 j CHARLES BEECH, TA^CEED STEEET, ASHBUETON. MY TEA ROOM is centrally situated and Hot Pigs can be had at any time. Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Small goods a specialty. Try Montgomerie's Malt Digestive Bread- JBermaline. 8 209



H. MATSON AND CO. 164, CASHEL STEEET Christchurch Nearly three score years and ten, and a sufferer for a long period from Rheumatism and Piles, but finds a cure at last in Plantekoa. Taiti, Lower Hutfc, Feb. 3,1902 Dear Sir,— I HAVE been a great sufferer for many years from Rheumatism and Piles. I have been treated by doctors, and have also used countless medicines, without success. I can say that through using PLANTEKOA and PLANTEKOA OINTMENT, I have at last found a cure, and this is really wonder ful, considering my age. With reference to the Ointment I have used it for all kinds of skin troubles, burns, scalds, cracked hands, etc., with the best of results, and I can honestly recommend any one to use these articles, for in my years of experience I have never seen their equal.— I am, yours etc., M. A. Saul. Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for it. JACKSON, Agent. Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S CANTERBURY Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) DIRECTORY, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL : APRIL 1903 : (SECOND YEAE OF PUBLICATION.) "I~\EMY Bvo. size, containing over 1000 j 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., PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS, Dunedin and Wellington. 10 293



CLABIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). I Tancbed Stbeet, Ashbubton. ! OEST accommodation and attention for 1 * Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. P. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 ■TTOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Stbeet. MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. mHE BEST IN THE MARKET. Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES, Agents for Ashburton—Messbs Sheae- MAN BbOS. WANTED Known — Special Value in Boots and Shoes at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. WHY not try Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store for Boots and Shoes. Great value at Mellor's. 6 LADIES' second-hand Bicycles wanted as part payment on " Swifts." Best prices in Tancrsd Street.—Eclipse Cycle Works. IT is a well-known fact that Jas Mellob can give much better value in Boot| and Shoes than any other Shop }n Ash burton. ■ . Xj^Oß tip top value in Boots try Mellob's iJP Zealandia Boot Store. SHEEP Shears! Sheep Shears! T.U.S and 8,8.A., 3s 6d; Turkey and Wash ita Stones at prices that cannot be beaten. —Habdley Bbos. Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS;-NOTICES. For CYCLING SHOES, GO TO H. Pannell, Bootmaker 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. 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; 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 Furnlislilnipi If you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere. "¥7fT"E have the pleasure ;to notify our Clients that ye are now in the position to supply them with these celebrated Fertilisers at— J64 12s 6d per ton on Trucks at Islington and Smithneld. Results Prove that they are the Best & Cheapest to use. QUALITY AND ANALYSIS KEMAIN ■ AS BEFORE.— Islington Clients have won the Highest Honours at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations for Boots and Grain exhibited at. their Shows, n,nd in the Paddock Competitions. NICOLL BROS. DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBUETON.



SUMMER Necessities.—Now that warm weather is at hand, we have provided on more than usually lavish scale, for the comfort and pleasure of our customers.— Mitchell & Turner The Drapers, PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin FOR Holiday Season—Good range of Gladstone Bags, Portmanteaus, and Brief Bags at Grant and Moobe's. r 1 you want real good Boots then try Mellor's, the chAaoesfc Shop in Ash burton. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. WANTED to Buy—Si:: Ladies' second hand Bicycles.—Eclipß© Cycle Works, Tancred Street. WANTED KNOWN.—That J, Moison will give a good discount for one month, being over-stocked, and to make room for summer Boots and Shoes, which are arriving shortly of all the best English, American, and Colonial mak.es, As usual, J. M. does the best repairs, and at once; uses nothing but the very best sold leather. Next Courthouse, Ashburton. WANTED KNOWN — Farmers' Good Shooter Boots only 10s 6<3. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. JUST fancy Mellor is Selling his Boots and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. WANTED Known—Better value than ever in Boots at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. JUST landed ex " Delphic " and " Mam ari," shipments of first-cjasjs English China and earthenware, which we. are offering at less than Christchurch, prices..— Cabson and Co - WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots and Shoes at Ja§, Mellor's, Tangred Street. WHAT prize takers for pastry use Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty HENRY GARNER, late Woollen Mills, gives cash for sheep skins, hides, etc. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Behind Hitching and Milsom'si West Street. Give him a trials • Jj $ PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. Prom all Grocers. BRING your Lawn Mowers. Wagrind them* true in the lathe. We did about thirty last year. ..Blowers; sent for and delivered sameday.—EclipseCyole 1 Co., Tancred. Street. ' . PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you oversaw. Sold all grocers. "WXTE'VE got it; if not in stock, we'll •TT getit; if notmade, we?llmake4t. Anything in Cycle, Lawn Mower, and light machine parts, and Repairs, you can get at the Kclipse Cycle Co/s, Tanored Street, Ashburton.