South Rakaia School Com mittee.

, v ~ The monthly meeting of the South Rakaia School Committee was held on Monday. Present—Rev. H. H. Mathias (chairman), Messrs Liddy, Shannon, Wright, McLean, and (J-ee. The Master's report showed an average J attendance of 157.« out of 180.8 being about 87 per cent., which was very good after an examination* The Chairman read the Inspectors report, which was one of the best the school has received. It was resolved to write to the teachers congratulating them on the results of their work, and conveying a hearty vote of thanks. Messrs Hardy's account £3 13s 4d and G. Edgington's, ,£3 14s 9d, were pussed for payment. A letter «as received fromtbe Aehburton School Sports Association re sending chil dren to compete. Mr Gee proposed that the Chairmau, Mr Gordon, an;l Mr White, (Headmaster) form a committee to arrange for sending a team. Holidays were arranged for Monday (King's Birthday), and the People's Show Day. The Chairmau brought up a report of the Concert Committee. A number of ladies and gentlemen had promised support, and others were to bo relied on. A Cricket Club had been formed at the school, the materials had been purchased, and play had already commenced. The master was taking a lively interest in the Club, and it was likely to be a great success. Mr Shannon drew attention to the state of the flag-staff. In pursuance of notice given at last meeting, Mr Gee moved "That the resolu tion to pay the balance from the Coronation Fund^to the school Picnic Fund be rescin ded, and the money be expended for the purpose for which it was subscribed." He asked leave to amend his motion to read that " the money be retained for the purpose of purchasing something that will commemorate the occasion and be a lasting memento of the Coronation of our Kin&." He said there were plenty ways of doing this ; for instance, a musical instrument was much needed. Of course £3 or £4 would not; go far, but they might raise the balance. A microscope, he thought, was very desirable in a school, and the sum would go ft long way towards purchasing a good one. After a lengthy discussion the leave to amend was negatived, and the proposition rejected. Mr Gee then gave notice that he would move the amended resolution at the ne.Nt meeting. This was all the business.

Sporting.

C.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

Christchurch, Nov. 8. Concluding results, first day : — New Zealand Cup. of 1500 soys. Two miles. Halberdier, Bst 1 Welbeck, 7st 41b 2 Canteen, 7st9lb 3 Won comfortably by two lengths, a length and a half between second and third. Time, 3.33 4-sth sec. Dividends—£s 3s 6d and £2 19s 6d. Welcome Stakes, of 500 soys; four fur longs—To-Morrow 1, Sychem 2, King Log 3. Time -50 l-sth sec. Dividends— £o 13s 6d and £2 ss. Sapling Stakes, of 100 soys; four fur longs—Enna 1, Leonore 2, Bayonet 3. Dividend~£2 Is 6d. Stewards' Stakes?, of 500 soys; six fur longs—Vladimir 1, Pallas 2, Westguard 3. Time - 1.14 3-sth sec. Dividends—£lo Is and £2 13s 6d. Ladies' Purse, of 103 soys; l-h mile —Clanburn \, Magnificent 2, C&melot 3. Time—2.4s l-sth sec. Dividends— £3 5a and £16s 6d.

SECOND DAY.

Chbistokukch, Nov 10. The following are the results of the second day's racing :— Middleton Hurdles, of 150 soys; "!§ miles.—-Bellman 1, Roller 2, Evening Won der 3. Time—3.l9 4-sth sec. Dividends— £,% 7s Gd and £1 18s. Criterion Handicap, of 300 soys; seven furlouga. ■- Vladimir 1, Pallas 2, Wesfcguard 3. Time—l.2B 3-sth see. Dividends—£4 10s and £2 10s. Juvenilr Stakes, of 300 soys ; five fur longs—Achilles 1, Dirk 2. Time—l.l 3-& th sec. Dividend —£1 3s. Derby Stakes, of 1000 soys; second 150 soys; H miles. -Orloff 1, Welbrek 2, Pori rua 3. Time—2.37 l-sth sec. Dividend— £5 12s Gd. Metropolitan Handicap, 500 soys; H miles—Siege Gun 1, Canteen 2, Halberdier 3. Dividends—■£-4 and £1 2s. The Shorts, of 1.00 soys; five furlongs.— Cannonite 1, Goldenmere 2, Witchet 3. Dividends—£l3 4s 6d and £1 6s 6d. Epsom High-Weight, of 150 soys; 1 mile— St. Denis 1, General Symons 2, Cameo 3.~ Dividends—.£3 5s and £L 15s 6d. The lawEiiL Handicap — Starshoot 1, Gladsome 2, Sychem 3. Div— £3 14s. -

CYCLING.

■— f- m ~ I United Press Association—Hy_ Electric Telegraph Svunct, November 9 At the League of Wheelmen's Carnival, Pye, Victoria, won the Linton .Plate, ten miles, from scratch. The New Zealanders, Burton and Randrup, were second and third respectively.

THE ASHBURTON GUABDIAN : TUESDAY, NOVEMBER n, 1902

1 . , _ . =^-»* Printed and published by Thomas Hanco^ for the Proprietor* Robert Brio,, at his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. TUESDAY, November 11, 190?,



' i {gßSSSßgg3^«ips3S Colds often bang on. Bs/ You. try thistuiug aud M silill Wl c^ea P collgk mixtures, W MWsjm. fj| and yefc your cold con -1 illill 11 tiw"s t0 tanS on* a Sp^sl H Y°u must not; deal f ia^Hit If i'skt-y witk these old I JuS- "It Isolds. You must get I J^« J||v jr'^ °* tkem. 3US * as lsli»^ilf ln^ soou PoSSifc*6* r°u hi \ /=lii mus^ *a'cß something to h| isS^break their hold. Cherry Footers! fcoothes irritable throats, heals infiamad bronchial tubes, and quiets congestion in tU© lungs. This is why it so quickly controls these old coughs and pre vents pneumonia and consumption. "I was troubled with a very hard cough -winon I could not get rid of. When I read of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral I sent to Johannesburg and procured a bottle. It completely cured me, and I have many comrades here who have had hard coughs cured in the same way. " — Wa. Sessions, Company C, Second Royal Berks. Keg., Nel's Spruit, Transvaal, S. Africa. There are many substitutes and imi tations. Beware of them! Be sure you get Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Two sizes. Large and small bottles. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mess.. U.S.A BUSINESS NOTICES. : Special Prices : JFOR 1 MONTH WANTED Ladies to see Fast Prints 3|d, Delaines sfd, lovely Blouse Pieces from Is 3d, Pinafore Muslins 6|d, wide Nainsook s£d. W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper. WANTED all mothers to see Girls Leg horn Flop Hats Is 6d, 2s 6d, 2s lid, ladies Sailor Hats, (samples); special lot Corsets 2s lid a pair. W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper. WE WANT ROOM FOR XMAS GOODS. WANTED all working men to see Dungaree Jackets, Is lid each. Special prices for all Dungaree Goods thia season at W. H. Pearce's, Cash Draper. •trxrHAT a pretty Brooch! Yes, I got it f V at Pbarce's for a shilling. They have such a lot of different kinds to select from. I mean W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper and Clothier WANTED, LADIES about to purchase Summer Shoes to have a look at our WINDOW DISPLAY of this season's Foot-wear. OUR LEADING LINES at 8s lid and 11s 6d have the snap and style which always appeals to the feminine taste. D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, Burnett Street. Note—Discount Coupons for Cash. Don't Forget r? O Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, ") NEWCASTLE/ f Coal always and C on hand. MOUNT SOMEItS ) Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. Removal Cheap Boot Sale. THOMAS Y OU N G 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 sales for cash. Why do you go about in pain when yoa can get your Boots made at T. Young to fit your feet. Repairing done with despatch. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop. East Street, Ashburton. MITCHELL, PHOTOGRAPHER, Burnett St INVITES the residents of Ashburton and the surrounding districts to inspect the new Photographs on exhibition at his Studio, Burnett Street, on and after FRIDAY. 31st inst. To meet the increasing demand for a j w-eil-finished Enlargement at a moderate price I have decided to supply for a short period 1 dozen Highly Finished Cabinet Photos & OneMatoline Enlarge ment for 15s. Hote.—Specimens will be exhibited in Vestibule. Best work guaranteed. 10 285 Notice to Farmers. My Motto—l Pick the best and most up-to date Machinery in the Market. YOU WILL FIND THE ; Latest Osborne Harvester and Binder, (Light Draught) Strongly and simply constructed, easy running, and what is best —WILL LAST. Once used, always used Beapers and Mowers, all sizes; will cut any thing, bar gate posts and gorse fence*. 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 I 1 ARM IMPLEMENTS EQUALLY GOOD. Gail and inspect for yourselves at the Tancred St. Implement Depot Show Eooms- Price and Terms on application. Twines, Gils, Duplicates kept in stock. W. STCXNTER. rS what you do, not what you say yop are going to do, that counts. Been promising yourself a new suit for some time, maybe. Well ! Keep your promise now and come along to us, right away. We're ready.—Mitchell & Turner, Outfitters. BIRD Nesting is now on, and you will want boys' heavy knitted Hoae cheap; threes and fours Is, fives, sixes, and sevens $t la 3d, at Gbant and Moore's.



Every Day Facts. ASHBURTON PRODUCES ITS SHARE —THIS COMES FROM TREVORTON. What makes anything a fact. Is'nt it a statement or occurrence which can be proven true or correct in every particular f What constitutes conclusive evidence to the mind of an Ashburton citizen ? It ie the statement of someone residing in Auckland or Wellington ? We think not, but when one of our own citizens makes a statement like the following, which is endorsed by many, under these circumstances we call them facts and they are every day facts, because they are occurring every day. Don't take our word for what is said j if you are not satisfied ask them. People don'fc make such assertions without good reasons. Mr T, Pritchard, senr., Suffolk Street, Trevorton, this town, says:—" Those who i suffer with pains in fche back should use j Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, I used this remedy for this trouble; the doctor told me it was lumbago. It was right in the small of my back and was obstinate to deal with. As a matter of fact the only medicine lever i got that was at all efficacious was Doan's Backache Kidney Pill?, which I obtained at the Ashburton Drug Co., in East Street. These always stop the pains. I take them j $usfc as I frel I need them. _ , Success h&s brought up many imitations , of Doan's Pills, but there is nothing 'just ! as good'as the remedy which helped Mr Pritchard, therefore be sure ysu get D.oan's Backache Kidney Pills. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 3s per box (six boxes 16s gd), or will be posted on receipt of price by the proprietors, Foster, McClennan Co., 70 Pitt Sfcr&et, Sydney, N.S.W. But be sure they are Doan's.



If you have Pneumatic Tyres you must J have a reliable article, otherwise they are i a constant sourae of annoyance. Consider ing that the IDEAL TYRE costs no more than the average price, it is hardJy fe> be wondered that thi3 brand has become so j deservedly popular.—Advt STANDfSH AND PREECB, Photographers under the Eoyal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wale 3. Studio Hi^h Street, Christchurch. nnAILORING. — Stbange's are unsur -1 passed for fit and style at moderate priceg,



[ National Mortgage & Agency j Company, NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND., LIMITED. Capital subscribed ... .£1,000,000 Paid and Called Up ... £200,000 ', Reserve Fund ... ... .£32,500 nnHE above Company heg to notify to JL their Clients and the Public that it has been decided to add to their business a COMMISSION AND AUCTIONEERING DEPAETMENT, and will from as 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 wiU be notified by advertisement prior to the dates of the regular fixtures. The Company are well represented throughout the colony, and have a staff in London which is acknowledged to be second to none in handling consignments, and are one of the largest and best mediums through which producers can ship their produce, consequently are in touch with the best markets. 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. Note.—Mr Alex Hewson will receive entries of wool for local sales, and particu lars of stock for sale given him will have our attention. WOOL SEASON 1902-3. Local Sales, commencing Thurs day, 20th November. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE anb AGENCY COMPANY of N. 2., Ltd., having made special arrangements at their Addington Stores to receive and show Wool, are now prepared to receive Clips for the season's sales. Please consign wool for local sale, — "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Addington." Note—Wool for direct shipment consign "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Lyttelton." 10 250 BUSINESS NOTICES, SPECIAL PURCHASE OF Men's, Youths' and Boys' CLOTHING, At Big' Discount. —:O.— rfIHESE we are now offering at from JL 10 to £0 per cent, under Regular Prices. Together with a fine Assortment of Hats, Ties, Shirts etc. ASHBUBTOH BKAPESY CO Drapers, Clothiers, Milliners, and Dressmakers, Arcade Mouse. MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony MR J, GILLIES -Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Larnperti Method). Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10152 The Poultry Industry. INDIAN Game and Dorking Cross, pro nounced by the Government Expert the best for the London Market. Indian Game Cockerels and Dorking Hens (pure bred) For Sale. H. a. BERRYMAN, 8 97 Ashburton SPRING Wanted to Buy, In any quantity, SECOND-HAND FURNITURE. Homes visited and estimates given. All business strictly private and confidential Apply by letter or otherwise to GEORGE SMITH, FURNITURE DEALER, 7 90 Arcade Building. TO Those about to marry, and to those already married. Study economy by I 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 Spp HEAtT PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, Em ' Preserve a healthy state of the consti tution during the porioei of Teething. She words "JOHN STEEDMANr IiSfEMJST, WALWORTH, SURREY," Are engraved oii iJie Government Stamp affixed U ■ ' ' tach Packet; ' • Kempthorne, Prossef & Co., Agents WANTED Known—That we are sole agents for the N.Z. Acetylene Oras i^hting Company. Carbide quoted m lib lo°i ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylen tighting,—Habple? Bbos. 101W



BUSINESS NOTICES^ ___ WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 WE Shall be represented at the ChristohurobJiand Timaru Auction Snles, aad>ave ? made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburtou Stores, and sent on to either Christohuroh or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway Btation 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 Bros., Ltd., Siding, ABntourton. Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Requisites, suppliedfat '* Lowest Bates. The Season's Sales have]been fixed as follows :— Christchurch. Timaru. November 20th, 1902. December 3rd,_1902/ December 11th, 1902. January 13th, 1903. January 16th, 1903. February 25th, 1903. : February 19th, 1903. i FRIEDLAJNTDER BROS., LTD. t |Laces. silk blouses, , EEAL LACE GOODS. CJ|oJ ce S|)lin° WASHING BLOUSES LACE COLLARETTES " WHITE APRONS, LACE TIES, NOVELTIES HOLLAND APEONS ' RUFFLES. . UNDERSKIRTS. : ]^ 0W " ■ Showing' in New and Up-to-Date Drapery, at MITCHELL & SUNSHADES TURNER'S D^ST COATS, UMBRELLAS, JACKETS, hosiery, Burnett Street, mantles gloves, Warehouse, ribbons TRIMMINGS, MILLINERY FURNITURE SALE. TN CONSEQUENCE OF OUR RECENT LOSS BY FJIJRIE W E WANT MONE V, bo have determined to sell the whole of our large stooks of Household Furnishings at great reductions, (Regardless of Cost.) AJnumt er|ofislightlyjdamaged articles at your own price. iiiimiii uiiiaaamaMßaan Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom'iSeta, Jugs, Vases, Orna -, .. ments, Etc., (almost given away.) Silld. Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Rugs, Mats, Bedsteads, Bed ding, Chairs, Drawing Room and Dining Room Suites, (JJaSSW&re. Couches, etc., all reduced. (In fact, no" reasonable offer will be refused.) A||lot of Bamboo Poles and Blind Rollers at Half Price. T. H. UN DRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Etc. Tancred Street. Old premises next Building Society Office, and at new Hall, next Claridge's Stables. WOOL. WOOL- WOOL."" I AM now mating LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, either in Ashburton Christchurch, Timartt, or for Shipment. This Season's WOOL § ALES for Canterbury have been fixed as under, viz:— CHRISTCHURCH-. TIMARF— 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 Christchurch and Timaru. 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. Tijomas. Wool Packs, and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Market Bates. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. : pv mr sior ds, : i I HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning Plant 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 OE GRAIN, And will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply BEST RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BEST CLOVERS, (dressed by own machines), the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. Aisp—HURST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil, etc "" I). THOMAS, . ASHBURTO^



BUSINESS NOTICES. ; 11. 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'a Tennis Balls and Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, 15for6d. Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWER^ (late F Clark's; Tobacconist. ASHBURTON NURSERY. XXAVING taken over the above old establiahed Business, lately oarried on by Mb Thomas Sealt, we trust by strict attention to business to merit a contin uance of the liberal support accorded to him m the past. G- and C. CLARK, NURSERYMEN, ASHBURTON. . Ashburton,' Nursery, 11th October, 1902. The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera | live Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. TTJIVERY description of Merchandise and jjLl Farmers' Requisites 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 j TWINES, MANURES, TUBNIP j AND RAPE SEEDS. j Cl'pnfs «re remised to book their re quifeUoßtS 81 tKlf as possible to avoid disappointment, and. we also advise your making personal enquiry re prices before promising orders elsewhere. "tTf. GIBSON Manager To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S CANTERBURY Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) DIRECTORY, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL ; APRIL 1903 1 (SECOND YEAR OF PUBLICATION.) "TvEMY Bvo. size, containing over 1000 pages, together with numerous Maps, corrected to date, the whole handsomely bound in doth, gilt lettered. Price, if ordered before publication, 10s 6d. „ After publication, 12s 6d. Stone Son & Co., PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS, Dunedin and Wellington. 10 293 YOCR'E A =" DAISY,"= I fTIHAT'S what everyone says about the I I : EASY ROAD CART : THAT ! Messrs Morrow, Rassett & Co t Are now Showing at their ASHBURTON BRANCH, WILLS St Call early to order as they Sell like Hot-cross Buns on a Good Friday Mornings Morrow, Bassett AND CO., Wills Street, Ashburfcon. M. PRIEST, Manager. VARICOSE VEINS CURED. Plantekoa Again Victorious HP HE Ointment this time, but the same JL result—completely cured. The re markable healing properties of these wonderful plants that form the basis of this modern remedy are felt just the same , whether applied externally in the form of the Ointment and Soap, or taken internally in the form of Plantekoa. To use an everyday expression, "I never saw any thing like it." Read this letter :— Holly-road, St. Albans, 1 Christchurch, Ist October, 1902. j Dear Sirs,—l wish to testify to the bene- j fit I have received by using your Plantekoa Ointment. For months I have suffered with I VARICOSE VEINS (BROKEN), and have tried many remedies, but without success. I got two tins of your Plantekoa Ointment, and have not had occasion to use it all, as I am pleased to say I am now COMPLE I'ELY CURED, thanks to Plantekoa. I cannot speak too highly in praise of this wonderful remedy, and have recommended it to my friends." Publish this note so that other sufferers may be benefited. Yours very truly, ANNIE WOODHAM. Ask your Chemist or Grocer for it. Take no substitute. Remember the Name, and remember it CURES. J. JACKSON, East St, Agent. r' you want real good Boots then try Msllor'Sj the c)w«vQ%st Shop in Ash burfcon. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin



BUSINESS NOTICES. ' LLEWELLYN OWEN, 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; average marks gained, 94 per cent. H. McSHERRY, T)ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security, COALS! COALS COALS MOUNT~SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MAEKET. 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 I TEY IT ! TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street "Ashburton. BAKER BROS. SComplete Furnishing^ :U?iDEBTAKEBB, | WANTED KNOWN mHAT I have been appointed AGENT FOB Massey Harris Bicycles in Ashburton and District By strict attention to business and civility, I hope to receive a fairjjshare of publio patronage. Yours truly, J. GORDON. Gentlemen, For* the best value in up-to-date Goods, TRY X3LOTOINCdBOOTHOUSE Havelock Street. MRS J, LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c. "OEGISTERED 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 not fail in any point. Agent for Empress -Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), •XTfTH OLE SALE and retail Tinware f ¥ Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhaager, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. Only this season's Tweeds sold. TA-ILOxJo* Street? CHARLES BEECH, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. MY TEA ROOM is centrally situated and Hot Pies can be had at any time. Birthday and Wedding Cakes made to order. Small goods a specialty. Try Montgomerie'B Malfc Digestive Bread—Bermaline. 8 209 "cLAEIDGE'S STABLES, (Late MeConnell's). Tancbed Street, Ashbukton. BEST accommodation and attention for Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. F. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 MANNING & CD'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—Messes Shear man Bkos. 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 (jpARANTCEP.



BUSINESS NOTICES. VOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street. TRY H. P. MADDEN • ■ fok Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, Genoa Cake, Sultana Cake Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, Etc, Etc. A choice assortment always on hand. If you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere. "inCTE have the pleasure to notify our Clients that ye are now in the position to supply them with these celebrated v Fertilisers at— J64 12§ 6d per ton on Trucks at Islington and Smithfield. Results Prove that they are the Best & Cheapest to use. QUALITY AND ANALYSIS REMAIN 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., and in the Paddock Competitions. NICOLL BROS. DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBURTON. WANTED to Buy—Six Ladies* second hand Bicycles. — Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street. WHY s not try MEr.i.Oß'B Zealandia Boot Store for Boots and Shoes. Great value at Mellor'a. FOR Holiday Season—Good range of Gladstone Bags, Portmanteaus, and Brief Bags at Grant and Moore's. 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 makes. As usual, J, M. does the best repairs, and at once; uses nothing but the very best sold leather. Next Courthousb, Ashburton. WANTED KNOWN — Farmers' Good ' Shooter Boots only 10s 6d. Mellob's ; Zealandia Boot Store. j SEED Sowers on hire or purchase; also new stock of all varieties of Mangel, Carrot, Turnip, and general Garden and Farm Seeds—Cabson and Co. TTUST fancy Mellob is Selling his Boots *J and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in ABhburton. WANTED Known—Better value than ever in Boots at Mellob's Zealsndia Boot Store. JUST landed ex " Delphic " and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at lesa than Christohurch prices.— Caeson and Co WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots and Shoes at Jab. MrliiOb's, Tancred Street. WHAT prize takers for pastiy use Patty Pan baking powder tb* great novelty FOR tip top value in Boots try Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. fTIHERE is no doubt, no possible doubt JL" that Mcl ton's Zealandia Boot Store Q is the best Shop to bay your Boots. 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 PATTY Pan baking powder, the great ~ novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. . BRING your Lawn Mowers. We grind them true in the lathe. We did about thirty last year. Mowers sent for and delivered same day.—Eclipse Cycle Co., Tancred Street. PATTY Pan baking powderls the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. •V^TISE Fathers and Mothers if you want IT to save money buy your Boys* end Girls' School Boots at Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. . ' ■TTETE'VE got it; if not in stock, we'll f! get it; if not made, we'll make it. Anything in Cycle, Lawn Mower, and light machine parts, and Repairs, you can get at the Eclipse Cycle Co.'s, Tanored Street, Ashburton. IT PAYS, it pays to r buy your Boots at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. Good Bluchers 5s lid.