The Asgburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. No. 5745

Ashburtou : Monday, August 25, 1902

Price - One Penny

Britain's World Wide Dominions

The wide sweep of British influence haß been strikingly visible at some of the social funotions of the present London season. At the annual reception _of the Colonial Institute, for example (writes the London correspondent of the "Age"), there were guests of almost every colour, in cluding Chinese from the Straits, negroes in faultless evening- .attire and diamonds, pretty M:iori women displaying - the latest thing in coiffures, Canadians with a distinct Yankee drawl, Ceylonese with brilliant eyes and delicate features (how remarkable is the refinement of some Eastern faces!),and turbaried Indians of so many grades that one hesitates to make any attempt to name them. Everyone was particularly interested in the Maharajahs, whose family histories take one back to the militant days of British rule in India. The present ruler of Gwalior, a portly gentleman of six and twenty, is a descendant of the chief who fought an ob stinate war with Wellington at felie time when he was General Wellesley. But the Sindhia of the Mutiny period was a Tula able alley of the British, and for his ser vices was given lands yielding £20,000 * year, and permission ,to raise his infantry from 3000 to 5000 men. The present Maharajah is a colonel in the British army, and his decorations include the G.C.S. I Another popular figure is the young Maha rajah or Bikanur, who commanded a camel corps during the recent campaign in China, for which he was decorated with the K. C. I. E., and he has also received the gold medal of the Kaisir-i-Hind for patriotic services during the great famine of two years ago. The rulers of his house took the British side in the Pindari wwr, the two Sikh wars, and the Mutiny.

Easily Proven.

There is not the Slightest, Necessity for leaving ashbxtbton to look FOB PkOOF,

The experience given below by this well

known citizen of Ashburton is easily proven. The proof she offers for her convictions can safely be left with the reader. It is • a dif ficult matter to describe an aching back or any of the ills caused by disordered kid neys. How to cure the trouble is of much, more importance, and the most exacting resident of Ashburton caanofc nsk for any better authority, on this point thau that given by Mrs Lockhard, of Cox Street, this

town, who Sfiys :—

"There is no doubt but that Doari's Backache Kidney Pills are splendid. For a number of years I have been in need of such a medicine for pains in the small of my back and giddiness and headaches. The pains were so bad that I could scarcely turn in my bed, and every movement made me cry out. It was when I laid dowa I felt worse. The doctors said it was caused by indigestion,and I took purgative medicines, but with no good results. When I saw Boan's Backache Kidney Pills advertised I noticed that they were said to curs such cases of mine, so I got a box at the Ash burton Drug Company's shop. After using them a while I iound them a cure for my troubles. They acted mildly and as a tonic, making me feel energetic, besides giving me freedom from pain." People vuse pur gatives which weaken and impoverish the bltoti ; tliey should get Doau's Backache Kidney Pills which strengthen the system while (IiBV cure."

Do not be satisfied with any imitations

of Doan's Pills. Eemember it was Doan's Backache Kidney Pills which helped Mrs Loclshard, and if you suffer the same as she did you want the same remedy. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 3s p«r box, or will be posted on receipt of price by the proprietors, Fostev. McLellaa Co,, Pitt Street, Sydney, N. S. W,

But be sure they are Doan's,

A Famous Surgeon

The Coronation baronetcy conferred on Sir Frederick Treves will not te the great surgeon's only reward for his successful conveyance of the King" out of danger." For his four weeks'attendance at Sandring ham and recovery of the King from tyhoid fever in 1871, Sir William Q-nll received £10,000, as well as the dignity of baronet. Twice this amount was paid to Sir Morell Mackenzie for his treatment of the late Emperor Frederick, and in addition he was presented with the Order of the Bed Eagle. The doctors who attended Queen Victoria in her last illness received 2000 guineas each, while Dr Lapponi's skill in removing a cyst from the Pope's side a few years ago was recompensed with J6500. But the re cord in medical fees is held by the ancester of the present Lord Mayor of London, Dr Dimsdale, who received for his journey to St Petersburg and vaccination of. the' E mpress Catherine 11, J>lo,ooo as his fee, ,£SOOO for travelling expenses, and also the title of baron and a life pension of J3500 a year. Sir Frederick Treves has cer tainly earned a generous reward for his skill. At little more than a moment's notice he placed his -whole time at tha King's service, and for at least seven d&yß and nights he never went to bed, snatch ing sleep at Buckingham Palace at odd moments. His daughter's wedding oc curred during these critical days, and it was only when she drove herself to the Palace and put the case before her father that he took a hurried half-hour to attend the quiet ceremony.



SHIPPING. mHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING ■X COMPANY'S LINE Royal Mail Steamers for London. Via Monte Video. Teneriffe, and Plymouth, i Best accommodation for all classes of ' Passengers. t Probable To Sail Steamer. Tons Final Port, about Bakaia 6628 Wellington Aug. 23 Whakafne 5715 — Sept. 11 Paparoa* 6563 •- Oct. 9 Wakanui 5706 — To follow Euapehu* 7705 — „ * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. BHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. ROYAL Mail Steamers, -with superior accommodation for all classes of pas sengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Plymouth.



BUSINESS NOTICES. Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident ■ Society. Funds Exceed ... ... £17,000 000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, ' Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe. Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. 6 2



Ross' Antidote and Ointment The Great Herbal Remedy for Purifying the Blood. *') HE following unsolicited Testimonial I by a gentleman well known in Ash burton, speaks for itself : — Masterton, August 28,1901. Ross Antidote Company, Dear Sirs,—l feel it my duty to give you this enclosed testimonial in favour of Eoss' Antidote for purifying the blood. I have been a great sufferer for many years from ulcerated stomach, indigestion, etc. My life was a perfect misery, and I was almost a wreck. I grew tired of trying different i medical men and remedies, of which I had tried almost every known one but yours and one day some eighteen months ago a gentleman came into the shop where I was employed. He remarked " Jack, you look very ill/ and you may depend I was. He added. Will you take some medicine if I procure it; I replied, I will take anything. He brought me a bottle of your Antidote, and I took it accordingly as directed, and to my delight I began to get well, and after taking three large bottles I was a new man, thanks to your great discovery. I always keep it by me, and find a few doses occasionally keep me in perfect health, and I wish you the success with it that such a medicine merits. You can make what use you like of. this.—l remain, yours, etc. J. H. Pauling, Masterton. May be obtained from Messes Fletcheb Beds., and Shearman Bros., Ashburton.



Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. Waiwera 6837 J.Stuart Well'nAug2B Aotoa 6364 A. Lowden — Sept Karamea 6563 J. Burton WelTn Oct. •Athenic 12230 CEempson — Nov. •Gothic 7755 W. KidleyWell'n * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Pull particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BROS. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF U NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under: — For Wesfcport and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE —For extra sailings see advertise- <, ment in Christehurch papers. _ t Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nelson and Picton via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday. Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and ' hour of sailing. For furtther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton, |



J. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OF ME A T AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, 1 &JPEAS, 3n Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations. Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188 WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOREY'S TERMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurcb, 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. The building is of brick and stone, and the rooms are lofty and spacious. Night and day porters in attendance. Speight's Prize Ales on Draught. All Telegrams and Letters receive prompt attention. Telephone 795. Terms 8s per day; JB2 2s per week. 7 230



BUSINESS NOTICES. HENRY STEPHENSON. IN response to appeals from a number of my Clients to include tlie Sale of Farms, Town Properties, Suburban Properties, Sections, etc., in my business, I have de cided to do so, and am prepared to receive particulars of such, and my terms will be exceptionally easy— NO SALE, NO CHARGE. I have several Town and Suburban Pro perties on my books, which I will be pleased to receive offers for, and all business in this direction will receive myptomptand best attention. ' My Weekly Sale of Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, Furniture, etc., as usual, EVERY SATURDAY at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Fur niture, etc., as per arrangement in any part of the county. Advances made on all goods placed in my bands for Sale. MONEY. —I have several sums awaiting investment. Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately during the week, and all kinds of Produce. Agent : Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Ageacy Company. Pianos and Organs on time payments from 20s per month. I have also several second hand Instru ments on hand, cheap. HENRY STEPHENSON, Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBURTON.



C. PANNELL. TAILOR AND MERCER, """"""""* 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, TXAS a Choice Assortment of Suitings suitable for the season. Chesterfields and Covert Coats a specialty. Samples sent to any Address. Gentlemen's Mercery of every description, and the LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK.



S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. tA LWAYS in Stock.—A first x"»_ class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments. Designs and estimates may be inspected at the establishment d^^. of Mr John Wilson, Painter, ' Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style. ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. MR A. WHITAKER, late manager of Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience. Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton River



Notice of Removal. ME J. ~K BAIN, SURU EON DENTIST, ' Has Eemoved to Warden's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956, COOKING RANGES. "DAENINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no'setting, Can be used as open'fire. Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA.



WARD AND CO.'S j UNRIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English. TRY the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers.



BUSINESS NOTICES. New Zealand Insurance Com pany Established, 1859. j i _«—-»—— ! Capital—One Million. THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality! Paid up Capital and Reserves, ; ,£400,000 Fire and Marine Risks, Also, Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, acceptedjat Lowest Current Rates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. j



FAT LAMBS AND SHEEP. » TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON AND Surrounding District. "T^TE Have pleasure to notify that we will be BUYING- either by the head on the farm, or at per lb in the Factory, at* TOP MARKET VALUES throughout the coming season. NICOLL BROS. ASHBUETON.



i T. H. Undrili. fi. Undeili, T. H. raDKILL & CO. "OURNISHING UNDERTAKERS Jj AND EMBALMERS TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths in stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt Fob CYCLING SHOES, GO TO H. Pannell, Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christehurch. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock. Write for instructions for self measurement FIT GUABANTCED,



LT T V IS THE 1L I BEST ".S'-STARGH USE NO OTEEft Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepeiß throughout the colony. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEEEFOED STREET CHEISTCHURCH. CASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS | i for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Huston & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBURTON OEFICE, The Arcade. Representative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATTJBDAY. MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS~AND PINTS. fTIHE BEST .IN THE MARKET. Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES, i Agents for Ashburton—Messes Shear man Beos. P' ATT Y^an~b^kTngpo^de7iß the great est novelty you ever saw. bold ail grocers. >



BUSINESS NOTICES __ i S*E> jt a b < A Sweetmeat that is also nourishing and sustaining 'v always < acceptable alike to men, women, and children, particularly < to those who cannot take nourishment in the usual forms * and shapes in which it is offered to them. i is rich in nutriment, and contains all the valuable'elements < of the Cocoa Bean. < Sold Everywhere in Id., 3d. aqd 6d. Packets. I ASK FOR : j\ulsebrook's Eating Chocolate MONSTER =CLEARING SALE."



Previous to Stocktaking. FOB ONE MONTH ONLY. Immense Reductions in Every Department. Ladies' Dress Goods Is, formerly Is lid per yard One Lot of Dress Garments half price Ladies' Fur Top Kid Gloves 2s lid, formerly 4a 6d 20 Ladies' Tan and leather Kid Gloves Is 9d, formerly 2s J 6d Ladies' Stockings Is per pair Ladies' Corsets from Is lid, all sizes The Celebrated W. 8., all sizes, reduced Men's Hats Is each Men's Suits 23s 6d, formerly 31s 6d Waterproof Coats 25s upwards . Ladies' Shoes from 5s 9d. Men's Boots 9s 6d, 11s 9d, 12s 6d Best Colonial White Blankets 17s 6d \ Best Eider Down Quilts from 18s lid Eapoc Quilts, full size, 10a each Dressmaking and Tailoring Prices strictly Moderate . ANDREW ORR.



WB ARK CASH BUYBBS OP PRIME.RILLING WHEAT OFFICE IN ARCADE. Open TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS CORF SACKS SUPPLIED. <T1 DICPTIVI/n DCNS ON FARMERS 1 briilDl Hi It. account. CAHTEBBOBY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS COMPANY, D. WOOD, Manager.



r -| 30000 J^^^SSK^tKKSSESfSB!tPF!ISMSInS!»m'^ a * I Sir***S3% 'v—^ V/ * ™ ■*■ I V^^ MID PnSl * JX23LIIVTJ^ia == 4^^^Lmmm^^mm, J m^M I Ilx Use in c Colony. They burn Lignite |™^r~jfs^"<^#"~*i~=SS^®g^™ s' ' True Coal, or Wood, up to 2ft 6in. XilM?||r-^^y ! No Setting Reauired. S*l??i ii^^^SP Jw^x^-wla 3 ! With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he I rl^lSS^^'wfeSf?© 9!! ' I °Pen- Splendid Bread Bakers. Witk I I !'■ K^**^! Ha ': Ca^ *ron or copper boilers. The copper I I I H£^®|| II *^*™>«i^|S '■■ I boilers are largo and tin lined inside. Iy II I^S^k^ ls W!*KWwi™i«s|^ " Repairs are a minimum. Made in all I™. S™^^2^ ' sizes > single or double. High or low pres- Jp^«"'l&~SSS2fes^^^^g^^^^^ I sure boilers. BfcßNHbm ■■■! iiiie3S|«cqMKiiiiiwM^aß i y a^ Ironmongers from whom * wmm I Catalogues can be obtained, or from the makers, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin; BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD



FBEEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TMOR TURNIPS, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP SPECIAL MANUKES 1 are made to suit any kind of Soil or description of Crop. Samples 01 soil analysed free of cost to Farmers using our Manure. ' For the present season an all round reduction in price of 7s 6d per ! Ton has been made. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. If there is no agent in your district, send to the Office for Price List and Testimonials. CANTERBURY FROZEN"mIIt AND DAIRY PRQPUCF EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, Hereford Street, Christclmroh. SMOKE ONLY .N E W V E N U S. A PEBFECT TOBACCO,



BUSINESS NOTICES ' _______ A Free Trip to Christchurch and BACK!! — Mr a tsmptikq' offks. —-- I^o the Residents of Ashburton and Surrounding Districts. ■.. i Everybody in Ashburton and thereabouts will be glad to know STRANGI'S Great Annual Stock-Taking Sale NOW ON. WhUe this Colossal Sale Continues HUNDREDS UPON HUNDREDS of TEMPTING BARGAINS will be obtainable in the following (and innumerable other) Lines :■— SMART MILLINERY, STYLISH DRESSES AND DRESS. FABRICS, This Fashionable MANTLES, JACKETS, CAPES, COSTUME?, Sale UP-TO-DATE HOSIERY, Will PARIS & OTHER KID (also FABRIC) GLOVf-S, last CHOICE UNDERCLOTHING, 30 READY-MADE CLOTHING, Days CHILDREN'S GOODS, Only. Etc. Etc. Etc. j



All the above and a Host of Other Lines will be offered at such prices as must BESULT IN BUSINESS, while The Sale Bargains in Furniture will astonish all who see them. Never before have we offered such a superb assortment of FURNITUBE at Reduced ' Sale Prices as that we are bow showing. It is all our own make—a sufficient guarantee of quality. As an i EXTRAORDINARY SALE ATTRACTION We shall be prepared to allow all Ashburton and District residents attending the Sale and spending £100 or upwards with us for Furniture their First-class Return Railway Fare3—Christchurch and back—free op chabge. Of course this offer will only hold good during the present Sale, and, together with the Exceptionally Reduced Prices of the Furniture, should result in a great many Country Residents attending this Sale. All Parcels of Furniture purchased during this Sale to the value of £50 and upwards will be delivered Free as far south as Timaru, and as far north as Colverden. WILL THE RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON and Surrounding Districts please note that Orders for any article or articles specified in this Catalogue may be left with ME. SANDRET at our Ashburton Agency, and will receive our promptest attention. Or, if preferred, Ashburton residents may SS.OF WITH US BY POST, As Hundreds of our regular customers do. This is a very simple and effective plan. You just consult your catalogue, write down your requirements, enclose remittance to value—and leave us to do the rest. In this way you may pabticifate in all the ADVANTAGES OF THIS GBEAT SALE WITHOUT TBOUBLE, EXPENSE, OB INCONVENIENCE. STRANGE &COMPANY, CHRISTCHURCH. . I



fßy Riding Hi you free yourself from all Tyre troubles P llr>cj a These Durable Tyres can be relied ||k£ § on for Twelve Months' Hard Riding on all B|£fs classes and conditions of roads liivii BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. 1118 The Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Co. of Aust. Ltd., W&M 128 Lichlleid Street, Christchurcb, N.Z. lixii And at Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane. Ms&Crf^



GREAT STOCKTAKING SALE AT Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. ' Everything in Price for One Month. WISE Fathers and Mothers remember this is our Annual Stocktaking Sale, when the most up-to-date Stock of Boots and Shoes in Ashburton will be cleared regardless of cost. Remember we are not holding this Sale for fun, we are in down right We are going to Sell two thousand pairs of Bootß in one month. BOOTS. BOOTS. They are almost given away at Mellor's. Now is your time to buy. Come and see for yourself. Come early, for our Sale is now on, and it will only last for One Month. This is without doubt the largest Boot Sale ever held in Ashburton. The public say Mellor's the man for good, cheap, genuine Sales, so come one, come all. Do not forget the t Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store IS IN TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON



PROPERTIES FOR SALE ■; T HA.YE FOR SALE— SEVERAL G O'O D F ARMS In the Ashburton County, Amongst them being— ..•,■, t 90 Acres, near Tinwald, improved 1936 Acres, Bankside, subdivided, well 233 „ Mitcham Road, improved watered, house of eight rooms, 3000  grass land, Lyndhurst stable, wool shed, etc ...':,. 53 „ Carter's Terrace, extra heavy 140 Acres, Ashburton Forks, subdivided j an d into 5 paddocks, house, stable, and 476 „ Spring burn, improvement, chaff house, well fenced and watered. nearly new land good 962 Acres, Mount Hutt, good house and 200 Acres, Buccleuch, subdivided, house, stable •,,.,., , woolshed stable; all in good order 404 Acres, Elgin, heavy and light land, 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, subdivided, well watered; house, Tancred Street, Ashburton stable, shed and sheep yards 900 Acres, Fairfield, thoroughly improved 1800 Acres, Newlands; subdivided and well 155 „ Tinwald watered, improved ; good house, 1200 Acres, Done, subdivided into eight stable, and granary paddocks ;12 stall stable and chaff 112 Acres, Hinds house, hut; all sown down in English 87 Acres, Alford Forest Road grass this year 80 Acres, Elgin 400 Acres, Barrhill, subdivided; seven 122 Acres, Hinds roomed house, stable, trap housej etc 596 Acres, Hinds  660 Acres, Rangitata South; subdivided, 100 Acres, Cairnbrae five roomed house, stable, granary, 550 Acres, Lauriston, well fenced, suSDdi; woolshed, sheep yards, etc vided, land of good quality, > stable, 4 545 Acres near Pendarves, subdivided, roomed house, thoroughly improved well watered, house, grain store, and 500 Acres, Westerfield • j all necess.iry outbuildings 495 Acres, Coldstream, Hinds 45 Acres, Tinwald 2100 Acres, Alford Forest, good sheep 512 Acres, Ruapuna, subdivided, well country watered, with house, stable, black- 500 Acres, Lyndhurst, thoroughly lm smith's shop proved _ 290 Acres, Winchmore, subdivided, house 520 Acres, Seaview, first-class agricultural of six rooms land with every improvement 169 Acres, Lismore Leasehold; house, 324 Acres, Highbank, Lease in perpetuity, stable chaff and trap house House, Stubles, and all necessary 1693 Acres,, Rangitata improvements, D. THOMAS, Ashburton |



Every person who has tried TUSSICUBA says the same tiling. It is absolutely infallible in all cases. HiVfc ANT OF TOUR NEIGHBOURS TOLD You that the Greatest Sfde of Reliable Cycles ever held in New Zealand is under way at John Okk, and Co.'s, sole New Zea land agents for the celebrated easy running Waverley Cycles. In order to celebrate the sale of 1000 Waverley Cycles, John Ok* and'- Co. are offering six Ladies' and six Men's Machines at the extremely low price of .£l6 10s, complete with lamp and bell. These are not old model machines, but the Latest 1902 Waverleys, and as this offer only remains open for two weeks you* cannot afford to delay. The Waverley is no new machine of which you know nothing but one that has stood the test of time and weab, and there are hundreds of Waverleys in use at the present time which have been ridden by their fortunate owners many thousands of miles over all kinds of country, good and bad, at a cost of next to nothing for repairs. Bear this in mind, the sale only lasts two weeks. The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest moneymakers for the poor man, rich maa farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Duckß, 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 cangiv* you. real assistance when you need it. The advice and help of our expert always at your service. We keep the best of every* thin for the poultry yard.—Advt. BILL MARTIN SPEAKS. To Ideal Tyre Company, Christchurcb, — Dear Sirs, —1 have much pleasure in writing '■ you to say how heartily I appreciatethe Idea tyres which were iitted to my machine and upon which I put up my seventeen New ■' Zealand records, and won the several cham pionship prizes. I am very pleased wit!} them-WILLIAM MARTIN, /