The Poultry Industry.

(By Buff Orpington.)

(Continued.)

WHAT BREED,

lam frequently asked what I consider the best breed of fowls to keep. 1 reply, that depends upon your fancy, and the purpose for which yon breed. If you want eggs only, then perhaps the smaller breeds will meet all your demands. Of this class there are several breeds, namely, Leghorns, Minorcas, Andalusians, Hamburgs, Hou dans, etc If you want a large framed bird, and a bird that will always bring a price as a table bird, then the Wyandotte, Orpington, Plymouth Rock, Brahma, Co chin, etc., will be found to fill the Bill. Of the former classes the Leghorns hold the popular record for laying, but they are too small as a 1 able fowl. You might, indeed, take any of this class of fowls, and by judicious selection of your breeds increase the productiveness to over 200 eggs per hen per annum. Select those hens that show themselves to be very good layers, and mate them with a suitable male. The trap nest should—nay, must—always be used in a breeding yard. Use their eggs for your hatching this spring. This will give the start towards building up an egg-laying strain. Next year do the same thing in selecting, and so still further increase pro ductiveness. This work may seem un necessary, and of little value, or else you may think that the increase of work will more than overbalance the increase in eggs, but let me say that if you expect to build up a business, you must be content to put the necessary work into it. Remember that fowls will not improve themselves. . Thej will not establish an egg record unless i you take care to help them along. To establish an egg strain from a low grade flock is a slow and a tedions process, often involving years of patient labour. If it is not possible to get some fowls to start j with that have been bred up to a good lay ing standard, then get the best you can afford, and keep them up to the state of perfection that they were in when bought, and try to improve them. Put plenty of energy and care into your business, and never neglect any detail. Then I am frequently asked if white fowls are better than the black varieties. I answer that the white have several dis tiuct points in their favour ; for table pur poses tho white and buff are of equal merit. As to laying qualities the whites have usually the better record. When dressed ready for the table they present the better appearance, not having the black pin feathers. Appearances, it should be re membered, go a long way towards the sale of a bird, and also a long way towards making the birds appetising when placed on the table. The white fowl is a thing of beauty, and nothing can be more beautiful than a nice even-coloured white fiock. You j might argue that a hawk will see a white j bird further than those of various colours, j My experience is that if a hawk wants your j chickens, he will find them, and never j trouble his head about the colour.

THE OUPINGTONS,

My experience inclines to the opinion j that, for an all-round purpose fowl, the • Orpington takes the lead. Of the two ] varieties, buff and black, the buff has many j points in its favour. This new bird has cauget on wonderfully in public favour. The compact body, with broad, deep chest, j short back, head and tail carried well up, coupled with the soft golden buff of the j plumage, standing out in contrast to the ; bright red head points and clean white i legs are the characteristics which have J made the bird so popular. The skin is j white, thin, and fine in texture, and legs ; white, strong and short. The weight of ' the cock is from eight to eleven pounds, the hen six to eight pounds. Another .. feature peculiar to the bird is the shapely ; little comb, and to the fancier it is pleasing \ to note that in this breed a good comb is , the rule, and not the exception. When first introduced the white leg was decried by some; but this one point has proved one of'their strongest points, presenting as it does a marked contrast to the universal j yellow legs of the other breeds.

j^jjWhat are the practical qualities of the birds? They have a remarkably quick growth and hardy constitution. They leather with their growth, and are plump at any age, a fact which makes them popu lar for broilers, though in the colony we see but little of the juicy broiler. As egg producers, I consider them equal, and in many instances superior to any breed in the world. And all those from whom I have heard send many flattering 1 testimoni als jn regard to them as prolific layers of large brown tinted eggs. By one friend a strict record was kept of the eggs produced b7 four pullets. They were shipped from Cook's yards, in England, to the coast by rail, thence by boat to New Zealand j from that point again put on rail. One of the pullets laid on the day of arrival, and in the remaining twenty-four days of that month the'four pullets laid sixty-one eggs. In the following month the record was seventy-nine eggs, and in the third month the total ,was eighty-eight. This would have been good at any time, but whsn th© circumstances are remembered and taken, into, consideration, it is found to be a really remarkable performance. Next the eggs hatch well, and in every way there is abundant evidence of wonderful vitality. I consider for an all-purpose fowl the Buff Orpington leads,

The yarions other birds—Miaorcas, Leg. horns, Plymouth Books, Wyandpttes, Co chin and Game—will be dealt with nest week.

(To be continued.)

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN :/ FRIDAY, JULY 25, 1902

Printed antf published by Thojias Harcox^ fox the Proprietor, Robisbt Bbu;, at his* Printing OfiSce, Burnett Street; Ashbar> ton. FRIDAY, July 25,1902,



BUSINESS NOTICES. 1 mHEEE has been a lot of CURIOSITY evinced about the EAEL 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? Is it a Cart ? Well, to satisfy this thirst for knowledge, rp IT Tn f A 1 i T .1 oUs i, Alt l_i at present staying at MORROW, BASSETT and Co. is a new up-to-date B I (! V C LE , Guaranteed, Fitted with Bunlop's Best Mulfciflex Tyres, Acetylene Gas Lamp, and 8011. Price : -£10 Cash. M PRIEST, Manager R CLABK CARRIAGE PAINTER, "ITIVE Tears with A. G.Howland, Christ- JP church; seventeen years with J. E. and F. and H. Steel. Begs to notify the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has | Started Business in premises opposite Church of England, Tanored street west. ] Vehicles of every description Painted to , any Design; good workmanship guaran teed j best materials used. Cushions and all leather work made or repaired. A Trial Solicited. 6 165 HATE 'YOU SEJEtf . ■ THOSE NICE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHS STOCK , IS GIVING AW AT? YOU get one with every cash purchase of 12s 6d. They're honestly worth 2s 6d each, and you get them for nothing. CAPITAL PLACE THAT BLUE BOOT STORE. Wonderful how it's becoming a household ■word throughout the county of late. « TT^tock'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. ; IN EVERT WALK OF LIFE . lit — NOTICE. H. P. MADDEN, BAKER, CONFECTIONER, AND CATERER, East Stbeet, • : WOULD respectfully take this oppor- J tunityof thanking his customers for past orders, and trusts to merit a oon tinuance of the same in the future. Additio nal accommodation has now been added to the refreshment roois»s, which are still under the personal supervision of Mrs Madden, where patrons can rely upon , receiving the best attention. Tea, Coffee, , Cocoa, etc, will be dispensed, in conjunction \ with Hot Scotch Pies, Scones, Cakes, Pastry ( Creams, which are manufactured on the j premises, from the best ingredients, and < from the latest London and Parisian recipes, for which the Establishment is aoted. Bride, Birthday, and Christening Cakes a specialty. Catering as usual. ■■*Satisfaction" is our motto. 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 1 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. ' NOTICE. W£ HAVE APPOINTED F. W. "COX, Agent fof MASBF-Y-HABBIS and ' iBiWSBIAL BU.YCES ' FOR ASHBURTON, KAKAIA, and j Surround ng Districts , Clients V^H receive every patentiou, «nd i MR COX will Coileoc nil Monica dna to^u-. CANADA < CYCLB & MOTOK COY LIMITED Depot— East S r»e\ Aebburton i WHAT prize takers for pastiy use.. Patty Pan baking powder, the great ', laovelty TIME ami Tide Wait for No Man.—The date of another payment to Me Tue- NBB ,<jn .account of ifche Stock taken over from him, is getting very close Ihe : bizgw: tbe parcel you buy a* our Cleaning ( no late, the more money you swwand the



"IT'S FAMOUS." > Any remedy does its greatest ? good for humanity along the i line of preventing disease and p P often prevention is j -_,> much easier than cure. .^^A Lane's Emulsion and \ its promises for the f future lie in its faith i ful accomplishments \of the past. Lane's *r Emulsion prevents as / well as cures croup, \ bronchitis, asthma, i catarrh, consumption, ,*-*»? and other diseases of j^"^ throat and lungs. $ L < Lnne's Emulsion s r strengthens and enriches the blood, c 1 improves the aiipetito and builds j \ up the general constitution. It is ? / not only the best throat and lung J I healer but it is the best blood puri- j^ J fier, for it purifies and restores the y f blood to a healthy, normal con- S S dition, and makes it impossible for S / any poisonous disease germs to / ? accumulate. f >■ ff> Any chemist or grocer will ? C supply you. Itemember the name, \ I " Lane's Emulsion " and remember I C "Its Famous." \ * \ > Price 2/0 nnd 4/6. »28 ? pmm - mftl <<«MNIIir M*mmm*«*-€**>" T. 'Bullock. TO LKT, SIX Eoomed dwelling house, with de tached Washhouse/etc, fronting Waka nui Eoad, just over East Belt. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ' FOR SALE. THAT valuable Town Section No. 202, containing i acre, corner of Park and Havelock Streets, adjoining Dr Hunter's property. Nice site for private residence Liberal terms. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE " Fairton. BUILDING Site, being Lot 81, contain ing £-Acre. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. T MPRQVED Farms and other Properties X as follows, viz:— 447 Acres, with extensive improvements, good for all-round Farming. 283 Acres, light land, Westerfield Survey District 108 Acres, near Mount Somers 1200 Acres, sheep country, together with farm house and 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 J2135. 4 Eoomed Cottage, together with 29 perches good land, Hampstead, at reduced price, viz. JBICS 2'Acree, together with Dwelling House, Stable, Shed, etc., Allenton, near the Woollen Factory 3£ Acres. Tiuwald, together with good Dwelling House and other improve ments'. J Acre, Hampstead, together with Cottage,small Stable,.etc., price £125 Also good Building Sites, viz— T.S. 419, \ Acre, Moore Street; first-clsss land'; nice site for a house. Price JS6S T.S. 818, i Acre, Aitken Street Also,— Building Allotments for Sale in the I Townships of Tinwald,Rakaia,Winslow and I Wheatstone, and a number in Allenton | District, near tie Woollen Factory. To Let—Small Shop and Oflic© in the Arcade To Let, at alow rental,' Shop and premises TriaDgle Buildings, near the Post Office and Railway Station. | To L3fc-Dwelling of 6 rooms, Charles i Street, Allenton, near the Woollen Factory List of Properties may be seen at my Office, where full particulars can be obtained. X, BULLOCK Commodious House, containing sixteen rooms with all conveniences; well situated in Tancred Street;. For further particulars apply to T, BULLOCK , " ~~i'Oß SALE, HAMPSTEAD, 2AGEES very good land, fronting Cam bridge Street, on which is erected a dwelling house of 5 rooms, conservatory, and scullery, detached washhouse and dairy, also commodious shed, stable, workshop, etc. The house is surrounded by garden with macrocarpa f eaces;; orchard at back. Inspection invited. For terms and full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. TINWALD ' TO LET /"IOTTAGE, together with small stable V ' and shed, situated at corner of Archi bald and Agnes Streets. T. BULLOCK. MONEY. " TO Lend on approved freehold securities, the following suras awaiting invest ment, viz :—£4oo, J26OP, £800, £125, £1200 £500, jeiso, £125, £1500, and £200. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental —Small Cottagp in Grey Street. "T. BULLOCK. BUSINESS NOTICES. WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST- I CHURCH. Send a Postcard or Telegram to Storey's terminus Hotel, (opposite Christchureh Eialwaj Station.) F. W.-MILLWAED, ... Licensee. J THIS popular hotel is now under new management as above, and offers special inducement to families and visitors desiring the comforts of a home in Chrisb church. The building is oi brick and stone, and 1 the rooms are lofty and spacious. Night and day porters in attenJiancfl. 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 Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Eace Cleaner can be had for £6 upwards, being j made to suit any size Eace, according to ; order. i F. W. PAGE, ; 124 Chertsey.



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 each one means a profit with hardly any work. Seed for our catalogue We sell on cash or time payments, and can give you real assistance when 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.—Advt.



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BUSINESS NOTICES. : ■|' ] I TE —S FI^ ST QUallty! !l" 1 These Teas are blends ol absolutely the FINEST TEAS PBOCTJEABLE. liwP Brand ■ m\J Each Brand is ot a different character and flavour but of FINEST Quality. i^ninMßD 1 Q 1 1 jULUIfIDU . . lf\ I \tf Brand. Pure Ceylon §\J I Ask your Grocer for these well-known (Brands ol Teas and ... ACCEPT NO OTHEE, ANOTHER PAYMENT SHORTLY DUE BY US TO MR T U RNE.R. WE ADMIT WE AEE IN THE PAN ' . - BUT WE AEE NOT YET IN THE FIRE Hurry along with your Investments and secure the Dividends we are paying in value at our : I < . CLEARANCE SALE. ■■■II .ilUL*i)* ■ ■ ill ' -- ■ ; > MITCHELL & TURNER. PAINTING, GLAZING, HOUSE DECORATING, SIGN -WRITING.



WH. COLLINS AND CO., Painters, East Street, Ashburton^are making a • Specialty of their Painting, Glazing, House Decorating, Papering, Graining, and Sign-writing Department. Every effort is being made to keep up to date in every respect, and the Prices are Eight. Competent workmen only are .employed, and prices and any information can be had for the asking. S E WIN G U A C HIN E S,:" I am sole Agent for the celebrated " DA"VEY jJ Machines for Ashbtirton County. They are the cheapest and best in the market. I challenge all competitors—as regards price and working.—l 2 months' guarantee with each machine HAND Machines .£3 10s; Treadle machines .£6 10s, £7 t £7 10 a, JB, .£8 10s, All these machines have latest improvements up-to-date. ALSO, I call attention to my large stock of Farming and Carpenter's Tools—including Spades, Forks, Martin's and other Gorse Knives—Garden Rakes, Hoes, Etc. All at Bedrock Prices G. MEDDJNS, The People's'lronmonger, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. EB-g3XXgSE3nUBS3ttZI3BaaH«« .mi'J—WU————^ 111—■!■■ 11l lIIHIIIIIWIIII'I ■ ""*——T—°— FAKMS FOR PRIVATE SALE. W^ H&VE Tni FOLLOWING PROPERTIES FOR PRIVATE SALE :— . 376 acre farm at Waterton, with 4 roomed Louae, '4 stall stable, loose box, and granary ; pood cropping aDd grass land 730 acres Birds district, pood buildings, all in grass, well fenced and subdivided ! into 9 paddocks, well watered 500 acres at Methven, 8 roomed house, and other improvements? 156 pore farm at Flemington, 4 roomed bouse and stable, well watered and j i'anced. >. . 476 acre farm at PprJn^burn, all newly laid down j 7iroomed house, 6 stall ! stable, wooished, divided into 10 paddocks 450 tvere leasehold farm, ?.t Mitcham Road 950 acre (arm at ?eafieltl, 4 roomed house, stable i 262 acre farm at Fleroinc'on, highly improved, divided into 8 paddocks, well ' fenced and watt-red, 6 roomed houße, granary, outhouse, 4 rooms, § gtalj stable, and other necessary outbuildings 3800 acres, aM in g?aee, wt.ll' fenced and subdivided j all well watered and good plantations ; bloa«. to railway ; with good buildings, house, wooished, cottage, and tuher improvtments ; easy terms. (Thia property can be sold subdivided in two blocks) • Weßhal) be glad to give the fullest information to latendicg pnrchasers, and show them over any of ibe above properties. f&iedlanbebTbros., ltd.



I BUSINESS NOTICES. l I london^lbiptcheby" ( TANCEEj} STREET. "OT-^VING taken over the Business of Xl the late Sam. E. Burnard, as from Ist July, instant, I beg to inform all my Friends, and Customers of the late Pro-, prietorj that I will carry on the Butchery j 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 TO SHEEPOWNERS. GOOD PRICES ASSURED. HMATSON 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 will be glad to receive Consignments. There is no need to write to them; just consign Matson's, Addington. The firm will carefully untruck and 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. To 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 Properties south of Rangi tata. They are always willing to receive particulars through any local Agent, and to work in conjunction with them, which must be to the benefit of the owner. They ad vertise all Properties in their Quarterly Review, which is circulated throughout the world. They advertise likely Properties in their regular column, free of cost to Owners, and other charges are on the lowest scale. If you have a place for sale, avail yourself of their services. It cofts nothing unless sale is made, and no fear of your Property being hawked or depreciated. Great facts. They can always assist Purchasers, being hand and glove with Moneyed Clients. MATSON'S, 6 143 Christchurch. Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. iFunds Exceed ... ... £17,000000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserves. j Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe. 1 iAddress letters—Post Office, Ashburton. ' ' 6 23 "OARRISTER■'& SOLICITOR, 15 Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. .^^^^^ M r—l CO * <& ■e^^^^Ht^HWv • •—* .o^3 2 V^HB 3 "^ w 2 WM. SPAEEOW,/ Corner of East and Moore Streets. MRS J. LLOYD^ MUI3IC SELLEE, &c.~ -pEGISTEEED TEACHEE OP 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, j Arasenes, etc. TANCEED StEEET, Next Hall, Her balist. £5 REWARD, fTIHE above sum, more or less, according JL to circumstances, will be the gain of any person or persons who, in the want of any requirements in either the Cabinet making or Upholstery lines, will pay a visit to Mobiarty Beos. establishment, opposite C. Baker's, Wakanui Eoad. NOTICE.' - A NY person or persons found trespassing JTjL. on the Eiversdale Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. 5307 . W. S. STEANGE. CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd. Antigua Street, Christchurch. i^ELEBEATED ■ SPAEEUNG- ALES V? • AND STOUT. Forty Peize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 VOICE PEODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFOETE. Mrs Johnston,, mEBM Bbmmenced TUESDAY, 29th May. JIL



BUSINESS NOTICES. CL A EIDGE' S~STABLES7~ (Late McConnell's). Tancbed Street, Ashbttbton, |I>EST accommodation and attention for I Town and Country visitors: Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse ' Clipping done. F. P. CLARTDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. i £1600.000 O AS already been added to Policies in f i 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. j. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OF ME A T AT Fairfield Freezing Works. ,' ' ' Also,— WHEATr OATS, BARLEY, & PEAS, Dn Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations. Agent for North Queensland Insurance: Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188 Have You Heard the Latest ? j "TtrOU 0811 obtain in any quantities, from 1 cwt. to a ton, WESTPORT, ( NEWCASTLE, \ Coal always ; and ; on hand. MOUNT SOMERS ( WESTPORT and NEWCASTLE SLACK, also FIREWOOD, In Stock at : Argyle Bros. Havelock Street. , PEACE DECLARED, NOT so with you, because your system is out of order, on account of your cold feet. Remedy-r-Call at the ULSTER BOOT SHOP and get a pair of warm Boots or Slippers. Prices to suit every one. Slippers from 9d upwards. All classes of Boots and Shoes equally cheap. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop, Tancred street. J,SEALY&GO. NEW SEEDS, NEW SEEDS. "OTTE beg to intimate to our 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 I Farm Seeds, Vegetable Seeds, Flower Seeds, in endless varieties, and garden requisites of every description. We are still to be found at Sealv's Corner, East Street. J. SEAXY &■ CO. 7 181 i WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTOK. (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. \VT ANTE D, AGENTS. YV Wanted—Agents. OC\ TO take down orders on a New ob/v Article, suitable, agreeable^ and use ful to all (work permanently or in spare time.) Agents wanted in every district and colony. Enclose envelope for particu lars. Address:' Wanted, Box976,Sydney,N.S.W. ■ 6 304 |T|IRY the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss X Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Try the Rapid Lighting Shirfc Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers, 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 is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. WANTED— Farmers and Employers requiring Married Couples, Plough men, Grooms, Gardeners, Shepherds, Dairy Hands j also Hotel Servants, to apply to McDonald, Manchester Street, Christ church. AH orders promptly attended to. Miss Conwat supplies female, servants. 210 TRY the R#pid 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. THE Genuine Silent Primus Cooking Stove 14s 6d, uses ordinary kerosene; also Primus Hot Plate 17s 6d, and Primus Iron Heater, 3s 6d. —Cabson &Co. . . PATTY Pan baking powdey* the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. 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.



BUSINESS NOTICES. The N.Z. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. . EVERY description of Merchandise and Fanners' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. Amongst others we have the following properties for Sale by Private Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres Mayfield ... 872 acres, leasehold Mayfield ... 967 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 „ i. Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Rangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ Hindg ... 1600 „ Coldstream ... ® 600 „ Coldstream ... 350 „ Ealing ... 595 „ Westerfleld ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON, .Manager WANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan Drill j guaranteed in good order, low price. For particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot. TT.TANTED to sell, Small Farm 40 acres, V V first-class land, good buildings, price low, terms reasonable; suit man with small capital. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Land and Estate Agent. VJT ANTED to sell, second-hand Lady's V* Bicycle, good as new, very little used • must be sold. For particulars apply W. Stonyer, Bicycle Importer. WANTED to sell, second-hand Colonial Drill, to be sold cheap and on easy terms; guaranteed in good working order. For price and particulars apply W. Stonyer, Implement Agent. J . ■ , ■ ' ' ' . . "••■ . WANTED to sell, nearly new Gas Gratij a bargain.—W. Stonyer, Tancred Street. J L.HIGGrS Painter, Glazier, Paperhanger, and Signwriter v Wall Paper, Scrim, Oils,, Paintsj, €Hass, etc, in Stock. j, . - TT AVING taken over the Picture Fram- LJL ing Plant and Stock of Mr J. Wright I am now prepared to receive orders for Picture Framing at lowest prices. J. L. HIGGS, Tancred Street. 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 Examinatiow, 137; average marks gained, 94- per cent. BAKER BROS. Complete Fnrnifiiliinjs'..; COALS! COALS! COALS mountTomers NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET* npHIS is Canterbury's Bast CoaL Every JL Householder should save mosey, And keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, burns with r good flame, and giveß a steady heat. TRY IT ! TRY XT! TRY,IT! To be had of &U Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street, Ashburton. ' - ' ' FOE '■■-■ ..-'■.■■" WATCHES, ■' ■ V CLOCKS^ JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES,Etc, GO TO ■a. jEssoN, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. Hn7lto[ ~~ Try Oiir CHESTERFIELDS | Or TThiree-qußrter X Overcoats. a. _»__ ** McDonald & co. ta«,oiw THOMAS LINTERN. BEGS to announce that he has taken over the ALFORD FOREST HOTEL, And will be glad to see old Friend* and Visitors. Only best Brands of Wines, Ales, andl Spirits stocked. Good Table. Good attendance.