CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—l?y Eloc'ric Telegraph—Copyright.

A Revolution in the Proyision Trade London, October 21. Mr Nursey, formerly Minister of Agri culture at Manitoba, is establishing a Canadian Pood Supply Company, which will retail products in. Britain at consider ably balow existing prices, and open res taut ants, bakeries and stores.

A Soldier's Privilege. Mr Brodriok, Secretary of State for War, threatens to take legal step 3if managers I refuse to recognise soldiers' uniforms as equivalent to eve n ing dress in any part of a theatre. Navigating the Air Mr Stanley Spencer has nvide a suc cessful air-ship, voyage from Blackpool to i Preston. A. high wind was blowing at the time. Murdered Chinese Missionaries; The "Standard's" Shanghai norrespond dent stutes that owing to tho failure of the Chinese authorities to come to a complete settlement regarding the murder of Messrs Lowis and Bruce, four British gunboats have been ordered to Hankow. Prince Ching, becoming alurined, has invited Sir Ernest Satow, British Minister at Pekin, to confer with him in regard to the mur der of the missionaries. Sir Ernest Satow will take the opportunity to protest against Germany's stipulations in evacuating Shanghai, which Prince Ching accepted without consulting the other Powers.

American Miners' Strike.

New Y"u iik, Oct. 21

Mr Mitchell, at the Miners' Convention a t Wilkesbarre, was warmly cheered for advising the men to extend tho hand of friendship to their opponents, and co operate in establishing a permanent peace in the coalfields, adding that President Roosevelt's proposals were likely to secure more just terms than were attainable by a continuance of the conflict. The Conven tion's formal decision is postponed until to day.

Earthouakes.

New York, Oct. 22 Stones and saud fell in the Carib country, eight inches deep, and i rather lesser quantity at Cheateaubelair.

The Queen. London, Oct. 22

The Queen received an ovation at Calais and Dover.

A " History of Liberty."

Mr Morley, presenting the Acton Library to the University of Cambridge, describes it as collected to set forth the history of liberty and emancipation of conscience from power, and the gradual substitution of freedom for force in the government of men, the whole affording a stimulus to thought.

Russia and Afghanistan.

United Press Association —Py E'ectric Telegraph—Copyright i London, Oct 21 i Vtscouut Cranbourne stated in the House ! of Commons that Russia had proposed to Britain the establishment of direct rela tions between Russia and Afghanistan regarding frontier matters. Russia pro mised that the direct relations would not be of a political character. Russia would continue to consider Afghanistan outside the sphere of Russian influence. Britain replied that considering the understanding that Afghanistan was outsidel the sphere of Russian influence, it was impossible to entertain or submit Russia's proposal to the Ameer without a more precise explanation of the methods suggested forjthe exchange of communications between frontier offi cials, or the limitations to be placed on those communications, and the means of enforcing the limitations There had been no reply yet from Russia, aud no objection, had been raised by Britain.

A Refractory Lunatic.

Sydney, October 22 The Wilcannia coach, was carrying a lunatic and two prisoners, iv charge of two constables. The lunatic became refractory, and while the police were struggling with him, tho prisoners slipped their leg itons and escaped. Dating the confusion the lunatic also got away, All were recap tured, after an exciting chase, excapting one of the prisoners.

THE SECRET OF FLIGHT

Hundreds of clever men have beeu tying for the last century to discover the secret, of flight. Many flying machines have been invented, but all have failed to answer the purpose. Now, if there is anything in what we are taught, these ambitious investors are trying to bring about what we will all get to know in a few years —thut is if we are good. Consequently we must acknow ledge that these flying machine men are in a hurry to Lnow just what a few hundred million of people don't want to know very particularly for a few years at least. None of us waut to fly sooner than need be, and it is to keep back the flying state as long as possible that such letters as these become valuable. "It is with much pleasure that I am able to send you a few lines in praise of Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills," writes Mr A. Brown, Newmarket, Vie. " For the last two months I have been a sufferer from neuralgia. I think I tried almost every thing in the hope of finding relief, but failed. About two weeks ago one of your books was left at my house, and on reading that Indian Koofc Pills had cured many others of, neuralgia I decided to give them a trial. After taking about half a bottle I was delighted to find that all the pains had vanished. I can thoi'oughly recommend them to all who suffer as I did. You are at liberty to make this case public if you may think fit." Dr Morse's Indian Eoot Pills are a perfect blood purifier, and a positive cure for bilious ness, indigestion constipation, headaches, sallow complexion, liver ami kidney troubles piles, pimples, boils and blotches and for female ailments. Sold by chemists and storekeepers, Is lid per bottle, or six bot tles Gs 6d. Sole proprietors, The W. H. Comstock Co., Limited. (Australasian Depot), 52 Pitt street, £y.dney. Packed in amber bottles and the full name blown thereon. •

Election News.

■yVAi-UATE, October 22* The Hon. Major Steward addressed the first meeting of his election campaign on Tuesday evening. There was a fail? atten dance. He gave a resume of tho chief business of last session, and indicated the measures that would have his support. , He summed up the claims of the liberal party to the support of the electors in what had I been done for the colony since their coming into power, and saw no reason for the pes simism preached by some of the Opposition speakers. A vote of thanks and confidence was carried. Mr George Miller, a farmer at Hook, states that he intends to contest the Wai-' taki seat. The second candidate already j announced, Mr John Campbell, is also a ; farmer in this district. Nelson, October 22. j At a meeting of temperance workers to- ' night it was resolved to support Sir Jesse Piper for the Nelson seat. Mv Piper, who ; has previously unsuccessfully contested the j seat, stated his intention to stand. | Christchurch, October 22. j At a meeting of Trades Unionists in Christchurch this evening, under the auspices of the Trades and Labour Council, it was announced that out of eight candi dates selected, all except Mr Charles Taylor had withdrawn. Mr Taylor will be the only labour candidate for the city. |

Hardly a Spark of Life Left.

MORE CONVINCING TESTIMONY.

the Case of Mrs. C. M. PEARGE

(By a Local A'epotter.)

In consequence of information re- Jtiived, a reporter was despatched to iNo. 12 Avon-street, Christohurch, where Mis. Catherine Mary Pearce resides. Spon taneous assent was given to tiie writer's application to make a report, whicu is given below for public perusal. "No," said Mrs. Pearce, "I have not the slightest objection to giving other, sufferers Mie cue to the removal of their croubles.o There are, I daresay, a great many people who do not know the right way to turn when beset by physical affliction, so in order to assist them in that direction I will give you every de oail concerning my wonderful recovery from a serious complaint." " What was your particular trouble, Mrs. Pearce P"

" I will start right from the beginning, and then you will N see how one ailment leads to another. I was in a dilapi dated state of health some time ago, and my energy was dying away fast. A feeling of restlessness and discontent book away all pleasure in life. There was a nasty taste in my mouth every morning, and I took a dislike to every thing in the way of eatables, although I had to take a little food sometimes to keep myself going through the day's duties. Every morsel of food which passed my lips lay undigested in my stomach, where very distressing pains were situated. All day long I was drowsy and disinclined to do anything in the house, and I gradually got co weak that my limbs fairly ached again. I was tormented to death with awful sick headaches, which were sometimes so severe that my eyes burned and felt swollen. When I fell asleep I ex perienced unpleasant dreams, and awoke feeling just as tired and unrefreshed as when I went to bed. You can. easily understand that with these afflictions \ altered greatly in appearance, my face having become pale and wan, and my body was emaciated beyond conception." -* " Was your nervous system affected by your debilitated condition?" " That is just the important part that lam coining to. Yes. My nerves were greatly unstrung and shattered by my complaint, which, ultimately suc ceeded in making me a victim to neur algia. Sharp, darting pains attacked my face aud travelled round my neck and head. I could not think of trying to work when these formidable par oxysms of agony were worrying the life out of me. No. I could only sit down and give way in helpless anguish and grief. It is quite bad enough when such shocking torture affects a person otherwise strong, but it is an awful calamity to befall a person with a wrecked'constitution like mine was. The

:g!it diet I used to take was now denied me, for my jaws felt too stiff and pain ful to move them." "Your rest was greatly interfered with, no doubt." •

■h " I had no rest night or day. The only thing I could do was to toss and turn, about in bed till morning, and then 30 through another day of misery and torture. For five weeks I was awake every night, with the exception of one, when I seemed to collapse entirely arjd fell into a heavy slumber. I was worn out and exhausted, and there was hardly a spark of life left in me. All the medicines I took had not the slightest beneficial effect. It would have been far better if I had only drank water, as I then would have saved mysflf the unpleasantness arising from the ill-tast ing trash. The neuralgia troubles last ed close on eighteen months, and by then I gave up hope of being cured. But I read about a neuralgic patent whose complaint was mastered by Cle ments Tome, so I tried it myself and soon felt my pains were easing off by degrees, the maddening jerking agonies subdued, and I felt my nervous sys tem was being recuperated. Then the neuralgia was beaten and has not re appeared. . Several more bottles of Cle ments Tonic cured my other ailments, and gave me perfect hoalth. I ate and Fleot splendidly. After each dose of Clements Tonic I felt soothed and invigorated, and if I know of anybody being sick I always recommend Clements Tonic as a medurne to be relied upon." " This interview will appear in the t-npprs." " I hope so. However, you can pub lish those remarks in any way."

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN ; THURSDAY OCTOBER 23 1902.

Printed and published by Thomas^Hascox, for the Proprietor, Robert Bell, ab his Printing Office, Burnett Street, AshW . ton. THURSDAY, October 23* 1902,



jit is only on the ue® of Wolfe's i I Sohnapps that it ought to be § ¥ou he tde Judge. I Every bottle of Wolfe's Sehnappa I contains an honest preparation of Juniper Berries and select Barley. If you need a stimulant that -will braoe a tired body or clear a tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS—not a false stimulant but a builder up of vital forces. you take no dlisk. Better not take anything than accept a substitute for this sterl ing old tonic. Imitations are put i. out for one purpose only—to make I I big profits—they are absolutely I I worthless. 1 \<BuyW&ole Bottles 1 Look fbr the n<ime, and accept 1 only bottles with the signature of I Udolpho Wolfe on the label. BUSINESS NOTICES. MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &o. "OEGISTEUED TEACHER OF MUSIC Musical Instruments of every description. Latest Musio by every mail. Agent for Wheeler and Wilson's , Sewing Machines. | The Latest and Best. The only Sewing Machine that doea not fail in any point. Agent for Empress Needle Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. TANCEED STREET, Next Hall, Her- j balist. Advance Ashburton. Interesting to Every Inhabitant. fTIIME will tell is an old saying, and the JL residents of Ashburton have at last, and profitably to themselves, realised the fact that Moriabty Bkos., Tancred Street, are the best and cheapest cabinetmakers, etc. For best workmanship and lowest prices they defy competition. Only this season's Tweeds sold • TAILORS. bstSt t If you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, USE ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere. "¥T|7"E have tho pleasure to notify our Clients that ye are now in the position to supply them with these celebrated Fertilisers at— #4 12S 6d per ton on Trucks at Islington and Smithfield. Results Prove that they are the Best & Cheapest to use. qualety and analysis remain — as before. — Islington Clients have won the Highest Honours at the Winter Shows of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations for Roots and Grain exhibited at, their Shows, and in the Paddock Competitions. Ts T ICOLi, BROS. DISTRICT AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Fob 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. LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.C.S.M. Certificated and Registered Teacher STUDENTS prepared for any Musical Examination held in New Zealand. Ail branches of Music tanght. Candidates presented at Examinations 13?; average marks gained, 94 per cent. Snaoke New Venus



STANDISH AND P^EECE, \ Photographers under the Royal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio Bi#h Street, Christchurch.



BUSINESS NOTICES 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, I'ouches, Pocket Knives, Hair Brushes and Combs, in endless varieties. Slazenger's Tennis Balls and Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes. 15 for Gd. Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing. H. A. FLOWER, (late F Clark's; Tobacconist. 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 ~ . MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony MR J. GILLIES-Voice Production and Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort d-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10152 £7S for <£59» JUST arrived—Case Sample Clothing, contains Men's and Boys' Suits, Trousers and Knickers, Vests, Shirts, etc. Bought at 15s in the £, for immediate sale. Single article at wholesale price. All plain figures. W. H. PEARCE, Cash Draper and Clothier. "OEMNANTS and odd lines to be cleared Julj Cheap to make room for new goods. W. H. PEARCE, Draper. Corner Burnett and East Streets. LOVELY Laces 4fd and 6fd. Lot trimmed Aprons (soiled) from Is 4d Hem stiched Handkerchiefs 6 for Is. W. H.PEARCE Cash Drauer & Clothier. Bicycle Road Race. For Youths under 18 years of age. To Winchmore School and back—a distance of 12 miles. mo TAKE PLACE on OCTOBER 30th, immediately after the Fairfield Road Race is over Entry—2s. Entries close on 25th inst. Entrance money taken and particulars given at Alassey-Harris Depot, East Street. BALMA'S STUDIO'S, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS. ONE DOZEN CABINET PHOTO GRAPHS and ONE ERLARGEMENT FOR 15$. See Specimens at Studio. Note—No Canvassers; No Coupons : therefore wo can give you the best possible satisfaction. Proofs shown, and the best work guaranteed. INTIMATION. STRANGE and Co., Ashburton, invite Customers to place their Show orders early to avoid disappointment. Ourli&tfor Dressmaking and Tailoring is fast filling. Smartly trimmed hats in stock, also sun shades and pretty Collarettes. For a smart fitting pair of shoes go to Strange's. For value there is no place like Strange'b. z=NOTICE.— A LL PERSONSABOUT TO : Paint or Decorate : THEIR HOUSES Should consult a Legitimate Tradesman To ensure the best results enquire of— J. L. HIOGS, Tancred Street. Signwriting a Specialty, OUR FIRST CONSIGNMENTS OF SPRING': : •: : GOODS Are Now Being Opened O4OMETHING new in every department, our Prints being especially attractive. 2000 Yards at 4|d per yard, and warranted fast colors One Shilling in the Pound Discount allowed on all Cash Purchases ! ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO. TRY tho Rapid Shirt Gloss, it will save you time, money, and worry. It will make an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. WANTED to Sell—Good farm of 200 acres, really good buildings. Land in capital order. I can sell this cheap and on very easy terms. For particulars apply ' W. Stonyer. j WHAT prize takers for pastry use ' Patty J?an baking powder the great novelty



STATUTORY DECLARATION I r,VTHKSINK MAFY PKARCK, nf 12 \von-ft., Cllflst ••liiiirl). in the colony of New Zealand rio solemnly ■n.i sincerely Hrclsre that I have carpfiillv rervl the ,ni"''Si';l r!o';!iiHMi!,oonsistir;j»of lwo f'Jl'oSi snd co.v <-i-',t'ii'«]y iin:uli«red from One (o two, and that it ■ ■Oii' i r>;s And is a true and faithful account of inv'iliness and cure by Clements Tonic, and al-o C'iiit-ii'1 1! mv full rer.iiission to ptihlish in any way liiy Kfteuißnts —which I give voluntarily, wiih.jit rei-fivina any payment; and I make this solemn .]m !nation, conscientiously believing tin* same to he iru-, and by virtue of the provisions of an Act ol the Gen ra' Assembly of Nt*w Zealand, intituled "The juices of Peace Act, 1882." D-n'are.l at Cliristchuroh tl!'s third day cf i),^.;,,1^;-, one thousand nino hundred, before me, IOUN HAMILTON. J.P.



BUSINESS NOTICES. Great Boot Sale. THOM A~S~ YOUNG WISHES to Thank his numerous Friends and the Public for their ■ patronage for the last twelve months, and i informs them that he has secured the old gtanding business carried on by Mr Nokes, in East Street, which he will have possession of by 18th October. To obviate the expense of removal, all Boots will be sold for one month at a reduction of two shillings in the pound. Sale commenced Saturday, October 11th. T. YOUNG, Ulster Boot Shop, 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 Montgoinerie's Malt Digestive Bread—Bermaline. 8 209 CLAKIDGE'S STABLES, (Latp McConnell's). Tanceed Street, Ashburton. OEST accommodation and attention for JF> Town and Country visitors. Horses and Traps always on hire. Wed ding and Picnic Parties catered for. Horse lipping done. P. P. CLARIDGE, Proprietor. Telephone No. 91. 6 87 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—Messes Shear man PJRQ»3.



BUSINESS NOTTCES. ' ' "WOOL ■ SEASON, 190a5" -fTffTE Shall be represented at the Christohurch and Timaru Auction Sales, andjiave made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent on to either Christchmch or Timaru, free of all charges except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool dkeofe from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows — If intended for sale at Christchuroh:—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. Iffintended for Sale at Timaru:—Mill and Company's Siding, Timaru. If intended for sale at Ashburton :—-Friedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Asaburton. Woolpscks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Requisites, supplied at Lowest Rates. ' ThelSeaeon'B Sales have been fixed as follows : — ] Christchurch. Timaru, November 20th, 1902. December 3rd, 1902. December 11th, 1902. January 13th, 1903. January 16th, 1903. ! February 26th 1903. • February 19th, 1903. FKTEDLANDER BROS., LTD. i FURNITURE SALE. " T N CONSEQUENCE OF OUR RECENT LOSS BY FIRE — W E WANT MONE V, bo have determined! to selljthe whole of ourj large stocks of a Household Furnishings at great reductions, (Regardless of Cost.) A numl er of slightlyjdamaged articles at your own pricej / ' ■*•"•"**"" ■""■■■■■■■w Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom Sets, Jugs, Vases, Orna ~ , ments, Etc., (almost given away.) and Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Ruge, |Mats, |Bedsteads, Bed ding, Chairs, Drawing Room and Room Suites, Glassware. 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. FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Beautiful Model Hats and Bonnets, ■ ! from London and Paris, Greatly admired by delighted purchasers. Ladies' Eton and Russian Jackets. Lovely Silk Mantles, beautifully trimmed. Charming Silk Blouses. Silk Underskirts—all shades. Lace Collarettes —very stylish.- Silk and Kid Gloves —all sizes and makes. Corsets, C.B. and P.D., just opened. Dress Muslin and Wool Fabrics, the latest styles. Also Prints and Mercuise Satin. New Goods of all kinds just opened, ex Paparoa. Requirements for Dressmaking and Millinery Should be placed early, as the orders are pouring in. Appointed Sole Agent for the sale of Model Patterns and the " New Idea " Journal, to whom all subscriptions may be paid. Support Local Industry. Opening a large assortment of Ashburton Tweeds and Blankets AND R E W ORR. WOOL, WOOL 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 been fixed as under, viz :— CHRISTCHURCH— TIMARU NOVEMBER 20th, 1902. DECEMBER 3rd, 1902 DECEMBER 11th, 1902. taxttta-dv i«m. m n o JANUART 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. Thomas. Wool Packs, and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Market Kates. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON, : P U RTTSTeITD S. : I HAVE erected, regardless of cost, the Most Complete Seed Cleaning PI? Nt south of the lime, and I now ask Farmers to inspect the same at wort, I am prepared tp Clean for Farmers any description of SEEDS OR 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. AIso—HURST AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil, etc ]>. T H OM-AS, ASHBURTON.



BUSINESS NOTICES. ! WILLIAM R. HYDE, I BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next; Ashburton Club), XTETH OLE SALE and retail Tinware ?▼ Manufacturer, Eto Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhaager, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Bait Bearing Windmill. 11. McSHERRY, T>ARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. Where Do You Live? mHREE-QUARTERS of your time in i J_ your Eoots of course. At present we are showing the best Guinea's Worth Of Foot Comfort for Men ever seen in Ashburton. This is a proposition worth considering Have a look at our show windows, STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE, I Burnett Street. Ladies turn next week. We've something very special for them. ■*<" ■ The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVERT description of Merchandise and Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Publio Auction. Amongst others we have the following properties for Sale by Private Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres Mayfield ... 872aores, easehold Mayfield .. .967 „ Hackthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... 262 „ Rangitata ... 650 „ Hinds ... 1800 „ Hinds ... 1600 „ Coldstream ... 600 „ Coldstream ... 350 „» Ealing ... 595 „ Westerficld ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON it Manager The Poultry Industry. TNDIAN Game and Dorking Cross, pro- JL nounced by the Government Expert the best for the.London Market. Indian Game Cockerels and Dorking Hens (pure bred) For Salo. H. G. BERRYMAN, 8 97 Ashburton BAKKR BROS. C"onip?«jt:« XTiarnislaiiigg 1. NOTICE. I BEG TO THANK my Friends and the Public for their liberal support during the last 27 years, and to intimate I have disposed of my Nursery business to Messrs G-. and C. Clark, as from 15th September last, and the business will in future be carried on by them, and for whom I solicit a continuance of the support extended to me in the past. THOMAS~SEALY, NURSERYMAN, River Bank, Ashburton. 10 15S FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS;, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G. JESSCKN, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. COALS! COALS COALS MOUNT~SOMERS , NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. THIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every Householder should save money, and - keep the money in the province by using I MOUNT SOMERS COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TRY IT ! TRY IT ! TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton. Sbsaparilla. 1 Sflioke J^ew Venus



BUSINESS^NOTICES. SPRING Wanted to Buy, In any quantity, FUfiNITUBE. Homes visited and estimates given. All business strictly private and confidential Apply by letter or otherwise to » GEORGE SMITH, FURNITURE DEALER, 90 Arcade Building. - VARICOSE VEINS CURED. ? Flantekoa Again Victorious Hp HE Ointment this time, but the same 1 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 6aw any thing like it." Read this letter:— Holly-road, St. Album, Christchurch, Ist October, 1902. Dear Sirs,—l wish to testify to the bene fit I have received by using your Plantekoa Ointment. For months I have suffered with 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 COMPLETELY CURED, thanks to Planteioa. I cannot speak too highly in praise of this wonderful remedy, and have recommended'it to my friends." Publish this note so that other sufferera 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. TRY H. P. MADDEN FOR Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, Genoa Cake, Sultana Cake Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, Etc, Etc, A choice assortment always on hand. Don't Forget rw O Call at ARGYLE BROS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPORT, ") NEWCASTLE, 1 f Coal always and C on hand. MOUNT SOMERS J Westport and Newcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. -" ILES' ~~ Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Ranfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting xjL the Growth of the Hair and removing Scurf and Dandruff. This is not a new preparation, but the Proprietor being requested to put it within reach of everyone, has had it placed throughout New Zealand, and it can now be obtained locally from all Chemists, Storekeepers, and Hairdressers, etc., or direct from the Manufacturer—EDWAßD ILES, Ladies'and Gentlemen's Hairdresser, Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, aid Turner, Geraldine.  8 12g JUST fancy Mellob is Selling his Boots and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper ■ than any other firm in Ashburton. MEN'S Smart Black Glacie Eid Boots sewn, in sizes 6,7, 8, 9,10, at 12s 6d at Grant and Moose's. lyrEW SPRING GOODS now showing. Ji\ New Prints, New Blousings, New Dress Materials, and a general assortment of New Lines in each department. Cash Discount at the rate of one shilling in, the pound off all purchases from ninepence worth upwards, at H. C. Babbitt's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse, East street 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 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 leadin&grocers. ■ ~ PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers. WANTED to Sell—7 acres good land, sub-divided and well fenced' into four paddocks, water in each. Nice, garden, good five roomed house, new stable!'very neat property. Owner leaving, therefore must be sold. For particulars apply W Stonter. . ■ USTla^dedex'*Delphio"and "Mam ari," shipments of first*elass English China and earthenware,■-. which we are" offering at less than Christchurch prices.— Carson and Co KEEPING step with the pace of progress. We'are not waiting for the unearned increment. Quite willing to earn it ourselves. That is why we try to serve you well, so that.we may serve you again;— Mitchell and Tukneb, The Drapers. PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. ! From all Grocers. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin' WANTED -Poultry for Export in any quantities.—W. Stosteb, Tanored Street. ETERY Woman likes to know what is to be worn for Spring, even though unready to purchase. A stroll through our warehouse just now is an inexpensive pleasure, and at the same time a liberal education.—Mitchell and Tubneb, The Drapers.