CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Work and Wages. ' Amsterdam, Dec. 7 A general strike of dookers has occurred here Royal Visit to Ireland. London, Deo. 7. The Mayor of Belfast has announced that the King and Queen are expected to visit Ireland early next year. English Celebrities in Egypt The Khedive received the Duke and Duchess of Connaught at Cairo, and ac corded Mr Chamberlain an audience. Abyssinia London, Dec. 7. Advices from Jubutel stale that King Menelik is mobilising lias Makouen's army to punish the Tigre rebels, and that 6600 West African troops under Major Lugard or Colonel Wallace are about to operate against the Eimr of Kano and possibly agniust the Emir of Sokoto. Cable Officials Sydney, December 8 Mr Squier has been promoted to Singa- j i pore. Mr Browning succeeds him at Syd ney. The New Zealand Superintendent has ; noD definitely been appointed, but Mr! Twyford, of Wakapuaka, will act in that I capacity. Federal Politics

The " Daily Telegraph " says that many Federal Government supporters are crying out agaiust its preferential trade proposals and advising the Jl.nisters to limit them selves next session to a mere declaratory resolution, and leave the rest till after the general elections. It also states that even the Naval Contribution Bill is likely to prove a difficult measure to get through. It is doubtful if the New Guinea Bill will be taken during the coming session. An approximate estimate shows that 983.000 males and 544,0u0 females are eu titled to vote at the Commonwealth elec tions, i

i Eifle Shooting 1 Melbourne, Dec. 8 The Victorian Rifle Association is ammg ' ing an international match in March. Killed by a Falling Branch A man named Conroy was killed by a faliing branch at Broadford. It is stated that he arrived recently from New Zealand where be has relatives. State Parliaments Perth, Dec. 8 The Legislative Council threw out the Factories and Shops BUI. Dangerous Natives Brisbane, Dec. 8 Private advices from New Guinea state that the natives in the vicinity of the Mam baro goldfields are dangerous. They re cently killed and ate two whites. A Libel Action Sydney, Dec. 8

In a libel action brought by Mr Griffiths, member for Warratali and Secretary of the Parliamentary Labour Party, against the Newcastle " Morning Herald " claiming £1000 damage?, a verdict was given for the defendant newspaper. It was alleged the libel was contained in extracts from a speech of one of Mr Griffiths' opponents during the election campaign, wherein the plaintiff was accused of pro-Boerism, dis loyalty, sedition, and denounced as a traitor, and the "Herald's" comments thereon. Justice Pring, in summing up, said the case involved a question affecting not only Australia but the whole of the British Empire. He dealt severely with Mr Griffiths' pro-Boer utterances, his con nection with the Anti-War League, and said that a member of Parliament should be frse from the fnntest suspicion of disloyalty to his Sovereign Commenting on the verdict ha declared unhesitatingly that he concurred in the jury's finding, and could not understand how any man, after making such speeches in public, could expect any other verdict. An application to stay proceedings on the ground that certain passages in the libel did not come under the category of fair comment, wa3 refused.

South Africa.

United Press Assoei-ifcion By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, Dec. 7. Mr Price, the member for East Norfolk, has asked the Imperial Treasury to send sepresontativea to South Africa to inquire iuto the opening there for British cattle. Capetown, Dec. 7 The Premier announced that the Italian authorities are considering a scheme re cently laid before thorn for the importation of Italian labour to the Capß for horticul tural purposes. Sir J. I. Fitzpatrick declares that the Jo hannesburg Chamber of Mines denies that the leaders of the Kand have any inten tion of checking industry owing to the com ing taxation.

The Tasmanian Rush Fires

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright, lli'ißAirr, Dec-mber 8 The bush fires, fed by a strong gale, raged till Saturday afternoon. Eain then checked them. About forty huts, cottages and shops were destroyed on the outskirts of Queenstown, including a post office. Only unremitting and desperate efforts pre vented the destruction of the town. The whole country round Queanstown, Lynch ford and Penghana has been swept. The efforts of the workmen prevented seriou3 damage to the miuing plants. Numbers of isolated dwellings were burned.

The Somali Trouble

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, December 7 The "Morning Post" states that the Mullen tert'O: is9'l the coasf, and, having ob tamed food, quitted Obbia, expecting the arrival of the British from the south-east. A trader of twenty years' experience de clares that it is impossible for"the British to corner the Mullah without the co-opera tiou of Italy. Heavy rains have fallen in Berbera, and the Hand Desert is covered with vegeta tion.

State Finances.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, December 8 Four million worth of Treasury bills wiij be sold in London. The Treasurer states that at present he is able to meet obliga tions, but he will want more money at the commencement of the new year. Adelaide, Dec. 8 Owing to the depression iv Australian stock in London, the Treasurer will float .£493,000 worth of authorised Treasury bills local lv.

THE ASHBURTON. GUATOTAN : TUESDAY, DECEMBEB 9, 1902.

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox for the Proprietor, Robert Bbjjl, at his Printing Office. Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. TUESDAY December 9, 1902.



BUSINESS NOTICES FARMS FARMS FARMS; _FARMS IHAYEforSaleone of the best Dairy Farms in Now Zealand, about 150 acres, watered with natural stream, near a Tn fact; evorthing is in its favour. A chance rarely met with. Must be sold. Good reasons given for selling. 314 Acres of Lnnd. Good little farm, situated 14 miles from Ashburton. Low price and easy terms. 10 Acres (999 years lease). Good house, nice garden. Situated near Anama schoool. Anxious to sell. 150, 75,120. 40 Acres good land. Three miles from town. May be sold is a whole or separately. Owner willing to take a low price and easy terms. I have also a number of other Farms and Town Properties on my books for sale at low prices. Having Money to Lend on First and Second Sforteiige, I can arrange excep tional terms for any of the above. IMPLEMENTS. One good second-hand "Woods' Harvester and Binder. One McCormick's second hand. Both guaranteed. In good working order. To be had at a bargain. I have the most np-to-date Farm Machi nery in the market. Kindly call at the Implement Depot, Tancred street, and Inspect for yourselves. W. STONYER. : NEW ARRIVALS T (By the Steamer Eangatira) WE have just received the first con signments of Drugs and Druggists Wares, carefully selected in London by Mr Cambridge. We are now using all new Drugs for dispensing. Entrust us with your physician's prescriptions, we will dispense" them with care and accuracy, using fresh and pure drugs in their com pounding. The Popular Vinegar Essence is again in fuu supply, Is 6d for a gallon. Sponges.—-The selection is the largest jind finest ever shown in Ashburton, prices ranging from Is to 28s each. This quality of sponge is always reserved for the Home trade and seldom exported. Sparklet Botti.es. —■ The new design, double size, with a syphon tap for drawing off small quantities of aerated water, also 5000 Sparklets and 500 packages of fruit crystals for making delicious fruit drinks. Photographic Cameras. — The Little Nipper No. 3, quarter plato, latest improve ments, a really good snapshot Camera, holds 12 plates, 10s. Fob tee Babies.~Everything is Corona tion. Buy tho baby a Coronation Dummy or Soother. Cost 3 9d. Far the best and lightest yet introduced. Fob the Farmer and Cattle Owner.— We have a useful assortment of instru ments, anca as gags and drenching bits for giving medicines. Probang3 for choking, nnedloß for wounds, enemas, etc. Fob the Ladies—(With apologies for placing them last) we shall have, by sB. WaJmate, now in port, some of the prettiest. novelties to he found in London in per fumery, brush ware, and articles for the Dressing Table and Bath Room. The Ashburton Drug Co., Ltd., J. M. CAMBRIDGE, 12 239 Manager. Massey-HaiTis Bicycles TO THE FRONT AGAIN. AT the Invercargill Sports, held on November lOfcb, they secured J, 2, 3 in every evant on the programme. This is the greatest record in the Austra lasian Colonies, and was never known before. Call and inspect our latest Models, which are built for 3treagth and speed. Bicycle Depot-EAST STREET. Agent J. GORDON. To the Electors of Ash burton. Another Man in the field. J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, of Tancred Street, HAS decided to stand on the Liberal platform, and would solicit your support and patronage in all branches of the Painting and Decorating Trade. Pictures Framed. Sign-writing a specialty. Call and see the latest in PAPERS. Newman's Livery Stables, (Behind Somerset Hotel), Ashburton. J NEWMAN desires to thank his • Customers for their patronage in the past and to solicit a continuance of tie same in the future. In order to keep pace with his growing business he has just had built several new vehicles. Horses and Traps always on hire. Best accommodation for visitors from town or country. Wedding and Picnic Parties catered for. Charges Moderate. J. NEWMAN, Proprietor. 11 209 WANTED TO SELL. 3100 Acre, 5 200 to 300 acre dairy farms on very easy terms. Also 277 acres only £2QO cash required. Apply F, Brooking, Agent, Stratford, Taranaki. "«T~ ANTED to Let— 300 acre Dciiry Farm V\ close to School and Factory. Term 4 years. l?ent 12s6dperacit>. Purchasing clause if required. Apply at once. F. BROOKING, Land Agent Stratford, Taranaki. OTTRANGp'S Sample Booms in Burnett £3 street



The Tailoring Trade Dispute — The secretary of the Tailors' Union objected in Court that Ckaighead and Berrtman put far ' more work in suits than ordinary (Christchurch) tailoring. Manufacturer's agents explain that Craighead and Berry man's linings have to be made and imported specially, being better quality than usually sold. They have just engaged several extra experienced man to cope with the rush of orders. Craighead and Berryman 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 !-^r(Advt.) STANDiSH ANE- PREECE, Photographers under the Royal patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Studio I High Street, Christchurch,



BUSINESS NOTICES. ' FOR SALE. mHE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES :— JL Acre, Hampstead ; with Dwelling of 6 rooms, bath room, etc. Neatly laid out. Owner leaving district. Price low. "Dwelling of 7 rooms, every convenience and i acre, Cameron Street West; good position. Term 3 easy. £ Acre, near Woollen Factory, and Dwelling of 4 rooms. A good invest ment, Hampstead.-—$ Acre, well stocked with fruit trees and nicely laid out, con taining Dwelling of 5 rooms, wash house, stable, and other outbuildings. Must be sold. Owner leaving the district. | Acre, with Dwelling of 5 rooms, Peter Street. A nice little property. Easy terms. i Acre, Burnett Street, nicely laid out with fruit trees; dwelling of 6 rooms. A very valuable property. No Seasonable Offer Kefused. Easy terms can be arranged for any of the above : Broker for Taylor's Stream Coal and Lime ! Co. Shares on application. Agbnt: Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. Pianos and Organs on time payments from 20s per month. I have also several second hand Instru ments on hand cheap. I HENRY STEJPHENSON, ! Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBURTON. 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's Malt Digestive Bread—Bermaline, 8 20 TT 0I C E PRODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. ] Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street. ' Strawberries & Cream at H- j Bairstow's "|"UST landed —Nice assortment of Choc -93 olates in handbags, gloves, and other fancy boxes very suitable for Xmas presents, I at H. Baikstow's. We do all in our power to meet the requirements of our customers in the dining ', rooms, both by buying tho very best gcods and giving bost possible attention. 12 31 H. BAIRSTOW. Great Smash in Prices OF /GLASSWARE and CROCKERY,, at J. T. COOCH'S, Opposite Railway Station. j i H. A. FLOWEH, | Hairdresser and Tobacconist, i EAST STREET. A CHOICE Assortment of G.8.D., Loewo, and other makes of Pipes in stock. Cigarette Holders, Pouches, Pocket Knives, Hair Brushes and Combs, in endless varieties. Slazenger's Tennis Balls and Racquets. Try my Silver Veil Cigarettes, j 15 for 6d. | Hairdressing, Singing, and Shampooing, j H. A. FLOWER, (late F Clark's | Tobacconist. FOE 15s 1 dozen Cabinets and one Mato line Enlargement r<AN BE OBTAINED FROMJ MITCHELL, i PHOTOGRAPHER. Burnett St. j ASHBURTON. Patronised by the Right Hon. E. J. Seddon Premier of New Zealand. Work guaranteed within a fortnight from date of return of Proofs. COALS! COALS COALS MOUNT SOMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. j nnHIS is Canterbury's Best Coal. Every ! JL 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 ! TRY IT ! TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants. Price —17s per Ton at Mount Somers Station. j JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street j Ashburton. ; nnO Those about to marry, and to those JL 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 MORIARTY BROS., Cabinetmakers, Upholsterers, etc., TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. NOTICE The Great Eugene Sandow IS COMING. TfcXOW is the time to buy Developers JIS and Spring Grip Dumb-Bells at HARDLEY BROS £i£Z WILL buy you a sound second hand Bicycle at G. H, Carson's, Eclipse Cycle Works.



STUD NOTICES TO TRAVEL in the Hinds and May field Districts, The Clydesdale Stallion, GLENWYE iiiiiim t t I For terms and particulars, apply to , T. DRENNAN, 9 215 Groom in charge. pyiO Travel in the Methven, Rakaia, and surrounding districts the thoroughbred CAJOLERY, by Apremont, dam Flattery, by Traducer dam Miss Flat, by Peter Flat. CAJOLERY is a well-proportioned, hand some, fine quality chestnut horse, standing 15.3 on steel bar-like legs, and he left the turf sound in every respect. His perform ances stamp him one of the most brilliant flat horses we have had, and he was a clever fencer and a master of weight. Cajolery took first prize and Champion at , the Ashburton Show in 1900. His pedigree cannot be surpassed. Terms— M 4s, with guarantee; groomage fee ss; £2 12s 6d season. For further particulars apply to L. TILLET, Highbank, 10 238 or groom in charge. "CLAKIDGE'S STABLES, (Late McConnell's). Tancred Street, Ashbukton. T>EST accommodation and attention for A.) 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 EOR Men's Wear Summer is coming Full range of Jackets, Pants, and Overalls in Denims, at special quotations— Gbaijt and Moore. '



.____ _ BUSINESS NOTICES t , WOOL SEASON, 1902-3 "«nrrE .Shall be represented at the Christchurch and Timaru Auction Sales, and have v ¥ made satisfactory arrangements for Disposing of Clips privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton Stores, and sent on to either Christcburoh 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 sal© at Christchurch -.—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington. If intended for Sale at Timaru :■—Hill and Company's Siding, Timaru. If intended for sale at Ashburton :—Friedlander Bros., Ltd., Siding, Ashburton. Woolpacks, Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Eequiaites, supplied at Loweat Kates. The Season's Sales^havejbeen fixed as follows :— Christchurcli. Timara. December 11th, 1902. December 3rd, 1902. January 16th, 1903. January 13th, 1903. February 19th, 1903. February 25tb? 1903. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. I j Laces. silk blouses, EEAL LACE GOODS. (JhoiCC Sprltl* WASHING BLOUSES LACE COLLAEETTES WHITE APEONS, LACE TIES NOVELTIES HOLLAND RUFFLES. UNDEESKIETS. , , fl ow . - : - Showing in Nm and Up-to-Date Drapery, at MITCHELL $ SUNSHADES TURNER'S DUST COATS, UMBRELLAS, JACKETS, hosieey, Buriiett Street, mantles gloves, Warehouse. bibbons TRIMMINGS, MILLINEEY I?TT!3»I^rT'TiTTTn»'I? QATT? Jj U JliMll U JKiJdj Hi. IN CONSEQUENCE OF OUE EECENT LOSS BY FIBE —W E WANT MONE V,— so have determined to sell the whole of our large stocks of Household Furnishings at great reductions, (Regardless of Cost.) A numler of slightly damaged articles at your own price. -"o^xm^MssmaaamaKmMam Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Bedroom Sets, Jugs, Vases, Orna _ , ments, Etc., (almost given away.). Crockery and Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets, Eugs, Mats, Bedsteads, Bed ding, Chairs, Drawing Eoom and Dining Eoom Suites, Grla SSWare. Couches, etc., all reduced. TC m * fin fact no reasonable offer will be refused.) A lot of Bamboo Poles and Blind X ' ' Hollers at Half Price. , j, | y , .1.,.,,. T. H. UHDRILL & CO., Cabinetmakers, Etc.. Tancred Street. Oldjpremisesnext Building Society Office, and at new Hall, next Claridgo's Stables^



WANTED KNOWN. "pASTEUKISED Milk, Cream, and Sepa , rator Butter from Melrose Dairy, Hamp stead, delivered fresh every day in town. My Dairy is always open for inspection to the public. JOHN OLSEN. To be Published in April, 1903, STONE'S CANTERBURY Nelson, Marlborough, and Westland, (Commercial, Municipal, and General.) DIRECTORY, & NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL 1 APRIL 1903 J (SECOND YEAR OF PUBLICATION.) TYEMY Bvo. size, containing over 1000 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. j PRINTERS & PUBLISHERS, | Dunedin and Wellington. 10 293



National Mortgage & Agency ; Company. i NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGESTOY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND., LIMITED. Capital subscribed ... .£1,000,000 i Paid and Called Up ... £200,000 Reserve Fund ... ... .£32,500 j TfIHE above Company bog to notify to X their Clients and the Public that it has been decided to add to their business a COMMISSION AND AUCTIONEERING DEPARTMENT, and will from 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. Bourd, 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 I Addington each Wednesday, also at other country Stock Sales, which will be notified by advertisement prior to the dates of the regular fixtures. ASHBURTON. We have pleasure in notifying to our clients in the Ashburton district and the public that as from the 2nd December next Mr Bourn will attend at the Ashburton, Tinwald and Me thven,regular fixtures. We shall be pleased to receive entries from time to time for these sales. Arrangements have been ; made with Mr Alex. Hewson .to receive particulars of stock for sale, and he will be in attendance at the yards on the morning of the Sales to receive stock. Particulars of business placed in his hands will have our prompt attention 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. WOOL SEASON 1902-3. Local Sales 2nd Sale Thursday,' nth December. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE and AGENCY COMPANY of N.Z., 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, Co., Adding ton." Note—Wool for direct shipment consign, "NATIONAL MORTGAGE, Co., Lyttel ton." 11243 BUSINESS NOTICES. FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS^, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker aud Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with.



BUSINESS NOTICES. _ MUSIC Singing, Piano, & Harmony ME J. GILLIES—Voice Production and' Culture, Italian (Lamperti Method). Piano, Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort a-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for Examinations in the various Musical Colleges. Term dates from the first lesson. 10152 Only this season's Tweeds sold. HP HTT £~XT2 Q BUBNKTT MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &o. "OEGISTERED TEACHER 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 Arasenes, etc. TANCRED STREET, Next Hall, Her balist. GOLD MEDAL. i j The McCormick Reaper & Binder (LEFT HAND OPEN BACK.) "XJfT AS 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. McCormick Daisy Reaper was Highly Commended. Morrow, Bassett AND CO. Wills Street, Ashburton. M. PRIEST, Manager New and Second-hand Furniture and Clothing. HAVING in stock a large assortment of new and second-hand Furniture of every description, Crockeryware and Clothing, the same is being sold at lowest prices.. I Choice assortment of Toilet Ware just opened out. Furniture bought, sold, or exchanged. 11. W. ROBINSON, TRIANGLE, Ashburton. 10289



WOOL. WOOL. Christchurch Sale Dates. —.— FIRST SALE —THURSDAY, November 20th. SECOND SALE — THURSDAY, Decem ber 1 lth THIRD SALE-FRIDAY, January 16th, 1903 FOURTH SALE—THURSDAY, February 19th, 1003 H. MATSON & CO. I^VFFER their services to the ■Wool growers of the Ashburton County. They will make Cash Advances, free of Com mission, at Lowest Kates s of Interest, against Wool placed in their hands for Sale during the ensuing season. Consign Wool to— "MATSON'S, Addhsgton." 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 for ward particulars to us, and prices required " Subject to sales," or make your wants 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. H. MATSON AND CO. 164, CASHEL STREET Christchurch ST. 6EOEG if, JAMS, Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store ■ keepers throughout the colony. A NOTHER shipment of Japanese China , /V Cups and Saucers to hand. We are ' clearing them as before at 6s per dozen j Call eavly at Carson and Go's THERE is no doubt, no possible doubt that Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store j is the best Shop to buy your Boots. ( t | "V7CTISE Fathers and Mothers if you want I f V to save money buy your Boys' and Girls' School Boots at Mellows Zealandia j Boot Store,



\ patent Jig, ESTABLISHED 1866. Johnson & Couzins, i CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. j (Opposite J. Ballantyne and Co.) ' Sole Agents for ' E. H. Brown's Patent Hoese Covers, Requiring no Crupper. Tent, Tarpaulin, and Flag Makers. Oil- J Bkin Clothing Manufacturers, Canvas Ducks, Calicoes, Cricket Nets, Fishing Nets, and I everything connected with the Trade. Wholesale and Eefcail. Tents, Marquees, Tarpaulins and Flags on Hire. Letters and Telegrams from Country cus tomers receive prompt attention. 12 40 The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter-J ; bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, * West Street, Ashburton. EVERY description of Merchandise and 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 TWINES, MANURES, TURNIP AND RAPE SEEDS. Clients are requested to book -their re quirements as early as possible to avoid disappointment, and we also advise your making personal enquiry re prices before promising orders elsewhere. I. F. GIBSON Manager Lr x "\r is the I 1 JLj X BEST IBbS b STARCH USE NO OTEEB Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepeis throughout the colony. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grocers,



SITSINESS NOTICED H. MeSHERRY, "OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BUKNErT STEEET, ASHBUBTON. {Nest Ashburton Club), ■XTCTH OLE SALE and retail Tinware if Manufacturer, Efcc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhasger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill. BAKER BROS. Complete Fnrnleltliifft? * If you wish to obtain the BEST CROPS AND GAIN PRIZES, U»E ISLINGTON FERTILIZERS, To ensure full Crops Everywhere "V\TE have the pleasure Ito notify our Clients that we 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. QUALITY AND ANALYSIS REMAIN AS BEFOKE. -1. 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. [ : TO SPRING CLEANERS.—Our Oil cloths and Linoleums are prettier and better value than ever, and as for Curtains, Cretonnes, and Muslins, you should just see them.—Mitchell and Turner, The Drapers. WHY not try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store for Boots and Shoeß Great value at Mellor's. WANTED Known - Special Value in Boots and Shoes at Mellob's, | Zealandia Boot Store CASH for Skins, Hides, etc., at Henet Garner's. Best price given. Attends on Tuesdays and Saturdays; premises behind Hitching and Milsom's, West St. PATTY Pan baking powder, the grea novelty, two patty tins for nothing From all Grocers. "OATTY Pan baking powder contains a XT patty pan at each end of tin IT PAYS, it pays to buy your Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Good Bluchers 5s lid C^Tf I HAVE still one juvenile machine left. £7 will bay it. G. H. Carson Eclipse Cycle Works. WANTED Known—That we are sole ... agents for the N.Z. Acetylene Gas lighting Company. Carbide quoted in lib to 1 ton lots. Estimates given for Acetylene lighting.—Hardley Bros. 10102 IT is a well-known fact that Jas Mellor can give much better value in Boots and Shoes than any other Shop in Ashburton. SHEEP Shears! Sheep Shears! T.U.S and 8.8.A., 3s 6d; Turkey and Wash ita Stones at prices that cannot be beaten. —Hardlet Bros. 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. ri 1 you want real good Boots then try Mellor's, the ch«<«Q<jst Shop in Ash burton. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. "intTANTED KNOWN ~ Farmers' Good T T Shooter Boots only 10s 6d. Melee's Zealandia Boot Store. JUST fancy Mellor is Selling bis Boots and Shoes 2s in the pound cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. WANTED Known—Better value than ever in Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. ' JUST landed ex •• Delphic " and " Mam ari," shipments of first-class English China and earthenware, which we are offering at lesa than Christchureh prices.— Carson and Co IT 7 HAT prize takers for pastry use .VV 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's, West Street. Give him a 1 trial. 98 WANTED Known—Wonderful value in Boots and Shoes at Jas. Mellor's, Tancred Street.