CABLE NEWS

United Press Association—Uy Electric Telegraph—Copyright

A COMMERCIAL FAILURE,

Berlin, Sept. 16 A report, dealing with the operations of the German East African Company, shows that tho company made no profit;, excepting from the coinage monopoly. The prospects are not improving, though the company received a subsidy of 4,800,000 marks. FOSEST FIRES. New York, September 16 Thirty-eight dead bodies have been found lin connection with the forest fires in the States rif Oregon and Washington. Many settlers are missing.

BOER SETTLISMB^NT IN MADAGASCAR London, September 15.

Mr Reitz's son goe3 to Madagascar.to report oa the prospects for Uoer settlement. THE BOER GENERALS. The " Daily Telegraph's " advices from Belgium state that Germany is determined not to allcw anti»British demonstrations. The Government threatened that unless such demonstrations are avoided they will expel the Boer Generals, who will possibly abandon their tour.

Other advices state that; the Generals are dissatisfied with the prospects on the Continent, preferring to rely on Britain's generosity. They return to South Africa at the earliest opportunity. Three Governments recommend to the Boer Generals the wisdom of a conciliatory attitude towards Britain. It is stated in Brussels Boer circles that the Generals' friends in London are hopefill of obtaining from the Government part or the whole of the financial assistance to the Boers, re fused by Mr Chamberlain in his first interview with the Generals. ; Negotiation* are proceeding. THE EINBERPEST. Tho whole of the Barkley East distriot, Cape ColoDy, is infected with rinderpest-

M. DELOASSE,

The "Standard" sympathises with M. Deleave, French Minister for Foreign Affaii-3, his difficult task as foreign minis ter requiring the exercise of much sagacity, and being rendered harder by indiscreet colleagues. FRANCE AND ITALY. The " Times' " Berlin correspondent says the Germans are pleased with M. Pelletan, in his recent speech, killing three birds with one stone, by attacking the three Powers, besiles throwing cold water on Fracce's friendship for Italy. BRITISH SUBMARINES?. The next British Estimates provide for a large number of submarines.

THE QUEEN. The Queen has embarked at Queens ferry for Copenhagen. A BOXER BEVOLT. PicKiN, Sept. 17 Boxers killed a hundred mission converts at Szechun. A number of Boxers were killed in the streets of Chingtu. SOCIALIST CONGRESS. Berlin, Sept 17

The Socialists' Nationalist Congress at Munich passed a resolution denouncing the aation of Socialist Poles in Silesia refusing to support the Nationalist to co-operate with the German Socialists. A resolution was added that the Polish movement was almost as troublesome to the German Socialists as to the Government. THE PACIFIC GAIL'S. Melbourne, Sept. 17 The Federal Postal Department hopes that the laying of the "Vancouver—Panning Island section of the Pacific cable, with the extension to Fiji, will be completed by the middle of November. AN ACTOB'3 BANKRUPTCY. Sydney, September 17

In his examination iv bankruptcy, Mr Henry Haliam, the operatic singer, attri butod his failure to bad business and the desertiou of some of the principal members of the Josephine Stanton Company when they a-rived in Australia after the New Zealand tour. NEW ZEALAND TIMBSH. A gentleman representing a Wellington firm is visiting Graf ton, and endeavouring to place an order for several million feet of timber for wood-blocking purposes.

London's Alleged Messiah

United Press A ssociati"n —Hy Electric Telegraph Copyright.

Londo.v, Sept. 10 ThoEev. Symtlie Pitrott, leader of the aect of Agapeinouitos, who has bee a caus lag a sensation by declaring th:it he wis tha Son of itfan come again in tha flesh, an-i who has, in consequence, bsen the ob;ect of hostile demonstrations on the part of the public, has left London, aud the services at tho Ark of the Covenant at Clap ham have been discontinued. Some doubts and mumuringß exist amongst tha Aga pemonites. ______

Tortured by Rheumatism

Like a thief in the silence of the night influenza and common cold have carried many to the silent grave. It is caused by a sudden check or perspiration by which the stomach is rendered inactive, and the lungs become loaded with corrupt matter which enters the blood, and disease is the result. Rheumatic fever and rheumatic pains are frequently traced to a cold contracted when the system was run down through indiges tion and a disordered stomach. Mr John A. Phypers, of 173 Pittstreet, Redfern, Sydney, graphically describes his own ex perience along this line, and we cannot do better than use his own words, which are:— " Some years ago, while fishing on the Hawkeabury, I got very wet, and had to sit in my clothes for hours, the consequence was a frightful attack of influenza, which ended with rheumatic fever. I was under the doctors for months. I seemed to get better, but shortly afterwards I got back the old rheumatic pains, and from that time (about five years ago), I suffered more or less, the pain almost driving me mad. I tried everything ;feied rubbing the effected parts with oil, and outward applications, but seemed to get worse and worse, until I tried Dr Morse's Indian Eoot Pills, and they generally proved effectual. After tak ing oee or two bottles the pains in my le>*s a-nd back became less acute, and in a short time I was able to get about again. Be sides curing the rheumatism, the pills im proved my health generally, and I may say that I am practically cured altogether." Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills are a perfect blood purifier, and a positive cure for bilious ness, indigestion, constipation, headaches, sallow complexion, liver and kidney troubles piles, pimples and blotches, and for female ailments. Put up in amber bottles and the full name blown thereon.

Sporting.

RANGITIKEr RACES.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Bulls, September 17 Concluding results, first day — Hack Flying—Laureate I, Muralo 2, In the Tan 3. Scratched—Liquify, Waireka, and Bounce. Won by a length. Time 1.20. Dividends, £4, and .£3 7s. Steeplkcuase—Jack o' Lantern 1, The Swimmer 2, Sir Athol 3. Scratched— Hutana. Shylock baulked. Eucharis fell at first fence, while King Lear and Tui fell at second round. Opaku led for most of the journey, and Jack o' Lantern displaced The Swimmer at the bond and won fairly easy. Time—6,9. Dividends — £4- Is and «£l Is.

Sprina Handicap-—Convoy 1, Bowman 2, Minerve 3. All started. Won by two lengths. Dividends—.£ll7s and £1 ss.

Hack Flat -Niote 1, Marianthus 2, Mussel 3. Tyrone and Lissa were scratched. Dicidends, ,£3 5s and 18s.

Indigestion and Biliousness.

CLEMENTS TONIC SUCCEEDS.

The Case of Mrs. M. A CADE.

{By a Special).

No. 68, Park-road, Addington, is the residence of Mrs. Mary Ann Cade, who recently verified certain extraordinary statements which had arested the atten tion of a special writer. In answer to the reporter's question as to the nature of her remarkable experiences, Mrs. Cade said: —

"The doctor told me I was suffering from indigestion and biliousness. I was really in a very perilous condition, and. suffered .enough torture to last me a lifetime. I thought I would never get over my sickness, in view of the fact that so many complications set in, and the doctor's medicines were in operative." "Can you describe your several ail ments, Mrs. Cade?" "I should rather think so. Abom inable stabbing pains came between my shoulders, and I was likewise afflicted in the lower part of my right side. When I had eaten a few mouthfuls of food my stomach felt as if it were over- ■ loaded, and immediately followed eruc tations of wind. The wind moved back wards and forwards, causing terrible paroxysms of agony, besides promot ing an unnatural quick beating of my heart. .These indications of disease frightened me considerably, and I had still greater reason to feei alarmed when I noticed my face become a deathly white, and my lips almost colorless. I was always drowsy and dejected, feeling* as though there was nothing in the world for me to think about.  For a while I could sleep fairly well, although [ was troubled with nasty dreams, and never experienced any benefit from the siumber I obtained. In course of time, ® however, I found it , more difficult to get to sleep, being kept awake many a long night through, by anxious forebodings and bodily tor ment. Sometimes the dreams were so dreadfully repulsive that I suddenly awoke from them, and lay in a state of doubt as to whether they were real or not. I was exceedingly nervous and excitable, the most simple thing setting me in a frenzy of terror." " How did your strength, keep up ' under the strain?" i

"It aoon faded out of existence. Weakness became so pronounced that I could not raise a chair without con siderably exerting myself. If I sat down all day I still felt fatigued and weary; but I could not rest always. I had several attempts at doing a little wort, the result being that I was soon completely prostrated with the effort, besides having agonising pains darting through my limbs, aud I could not stand up straight. . I was further weakened by periodical attacks of neuralgia. Ter ribly acute pains darted through my temples and worked up to the top of my head. These maddening pains often lasted, without a moment's respite, for a week at a stretch. My body was how as thin as a skeleton. My medical adviser said I would get rid of the neuralgia when I regained my strength. If-J had to wait till then I would have gone mad, because his medicines did not strengthen me in. the least. & I then tried several medicines, which! I saw ad vertised, but they, too, failed to afford relief. Despondency beyond measure toil upon me. © Then a small booklet was handed to me one day,_ containing some marvellous cures'resulting from the use of Clements Tonic, I ascertained that they were tiue, and then started on a course myself. That was the turning point in my career, for I gradually gained an all-round improvement in my health. Considering the non-success of my doctor's and other medicines, it is really astounding how quickly Clements Tonic cured my complaints. First, ray nerves were toned up, and the neuralgia was put under. Then my appetite came back in conjunction with the great reviver—sleep. The sick headaches and body pains departed one by one, leav ing my limbs lithe and active. A tinge of red came into my cheeks, and I threw off that distressing feeling of despon dency. Having the right physic at last I persevered with it till there was not a trouble of any sort unconquered. Neuralgia never affects me now, and my diseased liver was made healthy and sound by Clements Tonic." "May your statements appear in print ?" ■. "Yes. Many people may benefit thereby, so you can publish these facts in any way you like."

STATUTORY DECLARATION.

I, Mary Ann Cade, of No. 58 Park Road, Alding ton, Christchurch, in the colony of New Zealand, do solemnly and sincerely declare that I have care fully read the annexed dacument, consisting of two folios and consecutively numbered from one to two, and that it contains and is a true and faithful account of my illness and cure by Clements Tonic and also contains tny full permission to publish in any way my statements, which I give voluntarily, without receiving any payment; and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true and by virtue ot the provisions of an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, intituled " The Justices ot Peace Act, 188 a," Jston <04&y' Declared at Addington, N.Z., this thirteenth aay ol December, one thousand nine hundred, before me, JOHN C. SOPP, J.P.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Bobsbt 8e1.1., at bia Printing OJfice, Burnett Street, Ashbur ton. THURSDAY, September 18, 1902,



BUSINESS NOTICES. "DARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett; Street. Honey to lend on freehold^security. J. SEALY & CO. NEW SEEDS, | NEW SEEDS. "TTCTE beg to intimate to ou 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 inolnde Farm Seeds, Vegetable Seeds, i;- EieSjrer Seeds, in endless varieties,-and garden requisites: of every description. We are still to be found at Sealy's Corner. East Street.! : j J. SEALY & CO. 7 131 , C«AL&! COALS! COALS MOUNT~SOMERS . NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MAEKET. THIS is Canterbury's Beat Coal. Every Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMEES COAL. This Coal has 35 per cent of Gas, burns •with a good flame, and gives a steady heat. TET IT ! TET IT ! TEY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants, Price—l7s per Ton at Mount Somers Station; JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street Ashburton.



MBS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLEK, &o. "OECHSTERED TEACHEE 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 does not fail in any point. Agent for Empress Needle i Materials kept, New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. TANCEED STBEET, Nest Hall, Her* balist. FOX WATCHES, LCLOCKSJ, JEWELLERY, - SILVEE AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Etc, GO TO G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker and Je yelL i, Surnett Street, (opposite Somer;et Hofol) Ashburton. —Repairs a Specialty — Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. Sale. Sale. Of Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes, Pipes, Cigarette Holders, etc. HAVING Bought all stock from Mr F. Clark at a Great Reduction for Cash, I am going to give the public the benefit of same by selling all Goods at Eidiculously Low Prices. Pipes from 3d, Cigarettes 3 packets for Is, Walking Sticks from 4d, Pocket Knives from 6d. Collar Studs, Links, Tobacoo Pouches, etc., for next to nothing.



Now's Your Time—Don't Forget, at H. A. FLOWER'S, (late F Clark's) Toba cconisfe and Hairdresser, East Street the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, "Ltd ¥ )olict Holdkeb are hereby notified thit Mr Henry Stephenson has been appointed Local Agent at Ath burton, vice Mr William Stonyer. / Tt'a Society is now issuing Policies con aining now and attractive features guaranteed bonuses, etc., full particulars of which may be obtained on application to Henet Stephenson, Auctioneer, Agent for Ashburton, or T. X W-^lOl1 ' 7 110 District Manager, Christchurch. BAKER Md& f'ompiete Furnishing.' .UWDEBTAKEBS. Bpecial Notice. 'TT|7'ANTED all about to Plant this Season to inspect my Stock of over 250,000 "Fruit and Forest Trees and Shrubs, Before Purchasing elsewhere. All wel grown and will be sure to give satisfac tion. NO EASONARLE OFFER EEFUSED JAS. PORTER, Clifton Nursery, AUenton, Ashburton 7 2



Every person who has tried TUSSICUBA says the same thing. It is absolutely infallible in all cases.



BUSINESS NOTICES. npO 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 KEEP YOUE EYE ON THE WINDOWS OP STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STOEE, This Week. A GREAT Gathering of Good Guinea BOOTS for Men now showing. R. CLARK, CARRIAGE PAINTER, FIVE Tears with A. G. Howland, Christ church ; seventeen years with J. R. j and F. and H. Steel, j The present is an excellent time to have your Vehicle Painted, etc., in first claS3 j style. Lowest prices. Charges consistent with good workman-,' ship. All leather work attended to. » A Trial Solicited. j Address—Opposite Church of England, • Tanered Street West.



BUSINESS NOTICES. . —, | I M|P*O RTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. Where to Shop. A.N" D iTeTw ORE IS OPENING UP ALAEGE ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS Ex Karamea. The latest Novelties in— Silk Blouses,! Costumes, London Millinery, Silk Underskirts, Boleras, Coronation Dress Materials, including Lustres, Voils, Corkscrew, Hopsack, and other fabrics. "White Lace, Japanese and Asyrian Curtains, Ladies' Silk Mantles and Jacket 5 also ! Dust Clcaks in great variety. Magnificent show of New^Laces, Dress Nets, Torohion, and Skirt Laces j Kid Gloves in all shades. ! DRESSMAKING: Up-to-date in Fit and Style. Moderate Prices. TAILORING DEPARTMENT: Veryjbusy, Capital Fit Guaranteed. Lowest Prices. ANDREW ORR, EAST STEEET, ASHBUETON.g ————■-»————— — iiiwhiiumiiih,, im .ii.i.i — -'- — -■—^-~-r.-^- W. H. COLLINS & CO., FOR A RTISTS' Materials, White Lead, Genuine Linseed Oils, Dry Colors, Hematite, Whiting, Tacks, Tape, Varnish, 1 ' Knotting, Terebine. GLASS. Sheet Glass, Mirror Glass, Plate Glass, Glaziers' Diamonds. Hammers, JLacquers, Glue, Painters' Brushes, and Scrim.



W, H. COLLINS & CO., Sign writers, House Decorator s,'*and Painters. fl| They are StyJish. " ■ They are imported direc H'ipHEY comprise Exquisite Muslins in exclusive designr



ATUO ALL THE RAGE. Special Reductions :o:-r— Special Reductions NICHOLAS & PICRFOHD INVITE COMPAEISON OF VALUES. Ladies' Felt Slippers at Is, Is6d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, 4s, 4s 6d, ss, Ss'Gd. Childrensj from 8d per pair. School Boots from 5s per pair. Ladies' Walking Shoes from 5s 6d to 18s 6d per pair Ladies' Evening Shoes from 2s Gd to 18s 6d per pair Gent's Balmorals from 10s, strong Shooters from 9s 9d* PLEASE to remember we hold an Extensive Stock of High-Class Boots, Shoes, and Slippers of every description. Prove our prices.^ fßoys and Girls Boots a specialty. Our Motto is—" Small Profits and|Qui.ck Returns." NICHOLAS' &PICKFORD, EAST STEEET, ASHBTJETON Pnre TEAS of FINEST Quality!! JLJL Brand ■» %af-^ These Teas are blends of absolutely the FINEST TEAS PROCURABLE. Pfe# Brand ■ ■ Each Brand is ot a different character and I 1 flavour tut of FINEST Quality. %#$ Brand. Pure Ceylon i\J Ask your Grocer for%ese well-known Brands ol Teas and ... ACCEPT NO OTHER/



BUSINESS NOTICES. CENTRAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. W. H. DARDIS Proprietor. BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. Free Stabling. 8 246 ASHBURTON HOTEL, J. MULLAK Proprietor. /CENTRALLY situated. Good accomoda \j tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales of thß best brands' j only. Free Stabling. 8 287 Mount Somers Hotel. W. J. A: CLAY, Proprietor HAVING Purchased this well known Hotel, I am now prepared^) receive Visitors and the General Public. Best Accommodation. Every attention given. Only the Best Brands of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. 8 57 Somerset Hotel, ASHBUETON. THE first part of the above Hotel is now completed and ready to receive visitors. It is fitted up with all the latest improve ments. Every Bedroom has a Patent Ventilator. Hot and cold water to Baths and Lava tories. Hot and cold Shower Baths. Visitors can rely on receiving every comfort. JAMES. LANE, Proprietor. 8277 ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. MR A. WHITAKEE, late manager of Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. , Every comfort and convenience. Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton Eiver Cafe De Paris Hotel, Cashel Street, CHEISTCHURCH.



npiHIS First-class Hotel, after undergoing _L extensive alterations and refurnishin on most modern lines, is NOW ©PEN TO RECEIVE VISITORS and TOURISTS, who will find Every Comfort and Con venience. Hot and Cold Shower Baths. Electric, Light. Wines, Spirits, Beers, and Cigars of the Best Quality. Teems: 5s 6d per day; 35s per week. 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor. WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Sand a Post Card or Telegram to STOKER'S TERMINUS HOTEL. i (opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) F. W. MILLWARD, ... Licensee. ' 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 Christ church. Tho building is of brick and stone, and the rooms are lofty and spacious. Night and das porters in attendance. Speight's Prize Ales on Draught. All Telegrams and Letters teceive prompt attention: Telephone 795. Terms 8b per day j £2 2s per week. 7 230 BSf EVERT WALK OF LIFE" You Require jfifc Only this season's Tweeds sold. MOMlijJ. xAJJuOxtte* Street. -LONDON BUTCHERY



STUD NOTICES TTTOKSE Cards and Horse Eeceipt Books printed at the Mail and Guardian Office with neatness and despatch, at moderate prices.' TO Stand the Season at Ashburton,. and travel the surrounding districts THE CELEBRATED TROTTING SIRE PRINCE IMPERIAL. PEINCE IMPEEIAL is sire of Hamlin I and Little Princess, two horses which I rank among the best of their age in,,the Colony, and several other promising young ones. Terms — SA 4s each mare. Groomage fee ss, to be paid at time of service. For further particulars apply to 8 261 JOHN McDONNELL, Ashburton. TO TEAVEL the Ashburton, Methven, and Surrounding Districts, The Standard-Bred Trotting Sire > — IMPERIOUS, By Director —Mandane.f For Full Pedigree, see Cards. Terms.—'-£5 ss, payable on or before January, Ist, 1903; Groomage Fee ss, payable at time of service. MANGAN AND WILSON, 9 3 Proprietors, Bicearton.



TANCEED STEEET. HAVING- taken over the Business of the Sate Sam. E. Burnard, as from Ist July, instant, I beg to inform all my Friends, and Customers of the late Pro prietor, that I will carry on the Butchery 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. KOBINSON. i MUSIC. Singing, Piano, & Harmony Mii J. GILLIES begs to inform the Eesidents of Ashburton and District that he is prepared to receive Pupils for instruction in the above subjects. The system employed for Voice-Produc tion and Culture will be Italian (Lamperti Method), and in Piano that of the Schumann Conservatoire, Frankfort- d-Main, Germany. Pupils prepared for the Examinations in the Associated Board of theEoyai Academy and Eoyal College, London; also for Trinity College, London. Each Pupil's Term dates from the first lesson. Address:—Care Mrs Pilbrow, Cameron Street. 728 . Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Eace Cleaner can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Race, according to' order. F. W. PAGE,, Chertsey, Never despair j The worst Cough or Cold will succumb to the influence of TUSSI CUBA, Try its



nnHE Imported Thoroughbred Stallion BENZOIN Will stand at Buccleuch during this season A perusal of his pedigree will show he is one'of the best bred horses in the Southern Hemisphere. . j '1.. Touchstone 14 %™| ** 10 %%, Beeswing Dr Sjhmx 37 ' •g <£ Tomboys dam I II Tatonria CT w" Miss Silon li a Belle Dame ? •» jo — rheßaroo24 S S * StockwellS Pocahontaa • £ Hm.^ Melbourne 1 'v o pq.g Blink Bonny Q u en Mary S E l~ Eulngy - EuCi id7 T _ M sj Martba Lynn N ""^ ■■ jHeßaro»2i J5 g£ It taplan 8 Pocahnntaa pq o W« v» llVft V Melbourne 35 W <a •- Sw et Hawthorn "H c S T , _ „ trladiuteur 6 ts S J?S rd Gough 12 Battagiia > I Irritation •*»"? 'J-'rumps 2 •■■ W "■ Patience "S — ithun^l % Jo Longbow 21 Mi s Bowa I gj Legerdemain SSflgL. j I . St Ouk wellß Sg^/ 4 j " "S & Braxe "" '•"oss Troop«r 18 J >j - H Queen Mary For full particulars apply to . E. Armstrong, Groom in charge, or E. GATES, 9 59 Mount Somers. TO f TRAVEL the Ashburton, "Wakanui and Longbeach Districts. The "Well-known Trotting Stallion, TORONTO, (By Texas—Twilight.)



TORONTO is a grey horse, standing 16.1. lie has only been at the stud for one season to the public, but on the farm of the owner has got the well-known performers The Needle (smin. 4sec, for 2 miles), and Non sense (2min. 33seo. for one mile.) Terms.—Season, 3 Guineas 5 two or more mares as per agreement. Toronto .will be at Claridge's Stables every Saturday for the service of breeders. Owners of mares can have paddocking for Is 6d per weelr. Every care taken, but no responsibility. Further particulars on application to the Groom in charge, or 9 63 W. BEGG, Ashton. To Travel this Season IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT, npHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION WARRINGTON, By Gorton—Mountain Lilly. Warrington's "fiumerous good perfor. mances and the record time he has put up are well-known to all racing men. He was never in better health or condition for travelling than he is this season. For further particulars apply to S. BROWN", I __ Proprietor. JJ Melrose Farm, Wakanui, Ashburton, or 9 163 C. CHAPMAN, Groom in charge. THE AMERICAN "TTTILL TRAVEL the Methven, Alford tf Forest, and Mount Somers Dis-' tricts this season. His pedigree is so well known, and his stock have turned out so well, that it is i unnecessary to enlarge upon either. His ] stock can be aeen in various parts of the country. Terms—£3 10s, guarantee; £2 10s the season, payable at first, service. A. McFARLANE, 9 150 Springburn.



BUSINESS NOTICES. THE REASON WHY. THE reason:, of a certain business firm here selling articles at almost irresistible prices is attributed to the fact »f the principals being thorough tradesmen. The above, needless to say, refers to the firm of Mobiabtt Bros., cabinetmakers, etc, Tancred Street. NOTICE Fish! Fish! Fish! TO ANGLERS AND ALL INTERESTED. OUR New Season's Stock of Fishing Goods just to hand ex s.s. " Whaka- I tane " from London. Rods, Eeels, Minnows, Traces, Casts, Flies. Gut, Minnow Trace and Worm Boxes, Waders, etc, etc. Being direct importers from- the manu- I facturers, quality and prices cannot be beaten, Qur prices defy competition. Goods at Dunedin or Christchurch prices. We ask you to- ascertain our prices before pur chasing elsewhere. j HARDLEY BROS. IMPORTERS & MANUFACTURERS, Ashburton. ' Orders by post promptly attended to. 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. Tyy Montgomerie's Malt Digestive Bread—Bernialine. 8 209 Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTIf ES HALMA'S STUDIO, SAUNDEES' BUILDINGS. FOR Portraiture, Landscape, And Enlargements. . MODERATE CHAEGES. TEY H.P. MADDEN FOR Up-to-date Confectionery. Oyster Patties, Meat Patties, Genoa Cakei Sultana Cake Cream Sandwiches, Coronation Creams, Etc, Eto. A choice assortment always on hand. Don't Forget nr O Call at AEGTLE BEOS, and order your Coal and Firewood. WESTPOET, ■) NEWCASTLE, f Coal always and . l ■on hand. MOUNT SOMEES ) \ Westport and Nowcastle Slack. Orders Promptly attended to. ■TTOICE PEODUCTION, SINGING, PIANOFOETE. ■--v Mrs Johnston, HavbiiOck Street.



ILES' Cantharides and Rosemary j FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Ranfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting J\. the Grow th 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—EDWJLßT> ILES, Ladies' and Gentlemen's .Hairdresser, Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, ■, hairdresser, Ashburton, and^ Turner, Geraldine. 8 12g SALES may come and sales may go, then fche question is—Where to get good, sound, honest value the year round. Try H. C. Barrett's Drapery, Clothing, and Boot Warehouse. Discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound,to Cash Buyers of any amount over nine pence worth. WANTED -Poultry for Export in any quantities*—W. Stoktkb, Tancred Street. ■ ' _^ DO not bo put off with so-called Cheap Boots, but go to Mellor's, for you i get nothing but the very best at the Zealand ia Boot Store. WE are Specialists in the art of dressing economically and well." If you are not already a customer, it will probably be . to our mutual advantage to become acquain ted. Bear this ia mind before selecting your Spring dress.—Mitchelz. and Tubner I XTTf ANTED everyoneto know that Jas t * Mellor is opening up his new : stock of American Boots. They are tip-top Goods and "well worth a trial. MAKE no mistake, we do the largest boot trade, keep the largest stock, sell the cheapest, and give th« best value. - - Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. fg'HE up-to-date Boot Shop, Millob's 1 X Zealandia Bo.ot Store. This season's. L goods are magnificent, and well worth,,* , trial. TRY the Eapid Shirt Gloss, it will save you time, money, and worry. It will make an old shirt look Jika new. Sold by all the leading grocers. --■ - WANTED KNOWN—That for Real .' Good Winter Boots and Shoes, att'- Reasodable Prices, call at J. Moison, for^' as in the past, J.M. still maintains, and would not forfeit, that grand reputation he has held and atill holds, not by nonsensical talk, but his Boots have at all times stood, the test, and are the best proof of his"' 4 success. Repairing done at once. Best Sole Leather nsed r —Next Court Souse, East ' Street, Ashburton.



PATTY Pan baking powder, the great novelty, two patty tins for nothing. From all Grocers. WANTED Known-Best ammunit»o& Depot in Ashbnrton is Habdlkt Bro&. PATTY Pan baking powder want* oa trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing. •• „■ ' r ~. 11 WANTED to sell, second-hand Duncan Vt Drill ; guaranteed in good order,, low price. For particulars apply W. Ston yer, Implement Depot. ' ■ PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan at each end of tin 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. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. Sold all 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. COME and have look at our New Goods. They are the best value ever offered ' in Ashburton.—Marion's Zealandia Boot Store. WHAT priae takers for pastry use, Patty Pan baking powder the great novelty