A Remarkable Compact

A strange tal_, that wotsld be at 0008 disuiUsed as a fantastic fabrica tion, but for tbe f-xtraordinary series of Ooinoidenoeß disclosed in it, seemingly verified by dates aod facta, is told by Mr Robert Dennis, in tbe Express Over fifty years ago, he says, .here met In M>lbo«iTne, Captain Andrew Clarke, Htjwh Ohttders »»d Antonio G.brieli», mi Italian who waa a-n_ turalUfrd Bri feidb sabjeoN On the eusgrsUon of the ItaK.ir tbe tbree agreed that, bo far as eouaiatenfe with pubHo and private honour they wonld mutually h«-lp e*oh other throcsgh \\le> Gabrielli, who h*d _ little capital, began by giving OhiU ders a ' leg-np,' financing him to a* to enable him to become something better than an inspector of schools at £150 a year. Obilders, in 1885, became Com missioner of Trade aud Customs of Vio toria, Clarke Oommleai"ner of Crown Landa and Surveyor-General, and about the same time Gabrielli got a Government contract for important im provements to Melbourne harbour. In 1875 the trio came toKngland.Childers as Agent General, Clarke to take up some mmoe»|mbHc appointments, Gab rielli to set np in business, Tn 1864 Childera bectmß Civil Lord of the Admiralty, Captain Clarke was ap pointed Director of Contracts to the Admiralty, and Gabrielli was engaged In t-normoua dock extension works at Malta, In 1866 Clarke, still Director of Contracts, had referred to him a letfcfr from Gabrielli to the Admiral iy asking to be allowed to tender for works at Chatham. He recommended that Gabrielli ahonld be allowed to tender on giving satisfactory proof of competency. Gabrielli's tender was lower by £47 000 than Clarke, estimate, Clarke reported in its favour, being" inclined to think " that the contractor intended to make exten sive 'MB of excavating machinery not hitherto need in England. On Gab rielli producing unexceptionable sure ttarftom theoity, to which Ghilder's influence contributed, hia tender <waa accepted. ,Th- work was done to the Admiralty's satisfaction, and when in 1870 there waa some ill natured gofsip over iheChatham cowtrtct, Child— era himself moved for * Parliamentary paper giving all the documents. In 1871 Ohildere resigned from Admiral ity, »nd in 1873 Olatke was made a K.O. M.G; In 1880 Ohildore was mad. | Secretary of War, In 1881 Clarke was appointed Tnsppitor-Geoeral of yorsifirationp.a War Office appointment.' Mr Dennis believes that tbe trio in every transaction acted it» a thoroughly hon ourable manner. Tbe death of tbe survivor, Sir Andrew Clarke, ho esys, lias enabled him-to make public the fxiraordinary story.

Here's What's Wanted.

A CITIZEN OF ASHBURTON SUPPLIES THE INFOKMATION.

Over half tbe complaints of mankind originate with the kidneys. A slight touch of backache at first,' Twinges and shooting pnins in the loins follow; 6 ey must be checked, they lead to graver, complications j The sufferer seeks relief; Plasters are tried and liniments for the back 5 So-called kidney cares which do not! cure ; The long looked for relief seems un attainable ; If yoo suffer do you w.^nt relief ? Follow the plan adopted by this _ Ashbnrton citiz°n . Mrs Bowden, Hampitead, ibis city, says {—' For years I hive been troubled with pains in the small of my back. These pains were very bad at time?, but varied a good deil, some times eating off a lot. I w,s always anxious to get a cure fur this ailment and was v<*r? glad to obtain a box of Doan's Backache Kidney Pills at tbe Ashburton Drug Co - store in East atreet.'- These pills proved a cure for my trouble. They stopped the pain shortly after I commenced to use tbem and the pain has never returned since. ..Success has brought up many imi tations of Doan's pill?, but there is nothing just as good as the remedy which cured Mrs Bowden, therefore be sure you get the earn . medicine. Doan's backache kidney pills are sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 3s per box,-(six boxeß 16s Sd) or will be posted on receipt of price by the pro prietors, Foster McClennan Co, 76 Pitt St., Sydney, N. 8_ W But be sure they are Doan's

Bolus Cvoles—Tbe display of Hollis cycles bow ou view at Johu Orr & Go's Is well wotthyot inspection by all cycling enthus* lasts. These machines are made from genuine B S.A parts hy tha celebrated gunmakera, I. Hollis & Sooß, Birmingham, which ahould be suffioiant; guaractet. of their efficiency, Tbe models we have seen are superbly finiuhed, aud the high standard of quality attained in the manafac^are of tbe Hoilie bicycle bae bma most rigidly maintained.

THB -ißHfetßTO*' GOABDIaN : HONDA?. MAY 26, 1902.

Printed and published by Thomas Hanoos, for the Proprietor, Robert Bell, at his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbarboq MONDAY, MAY 26, IW,



srr .-_^..___... Wby rot 3001r..[ j^^&sff\ |s. " £ci: vino pleas- j Jilll^f. ■;_■-; i; '\ ;'"--c £aUier j |^|il|.K oil&4s VC tw c *„* y !.!%__s.i'^i^i*^.;"'";,'?i "'-■^'.l \ ys&rs. i.ou Wm^oop:.f^ ; yi ~X< N • c?.n do it fe^^^^^iW^^ \ easily -with pßiSf^Pf^- "" Ayer's Hair |fipii^ls|s.ii|;-:' >' Vigor,, for It i^SilispK;. $£..>' gives all tbat dark miStM^Wy »'■■ d. rich look to tbe teftK^s^^l.;' .Lair which oelongs to _WM&->'MUyh vcvlv-q life. »ss* fl»_r'n iff) ny*'' *■» p Hair vigor ~Tou know tho story —how good Queen Bess, pointing to tho beautiful hair of a peasant girl, said, "There's a real royal crov.-u. I .trado my golden ono for it." That vras long ago: Now you can havo a " real royal crown " of your own, simi-ly by using Ayer's Hair Vigor. It makes tho,hair grow thick and long and stops ib falling out When your hair is rich and heavy, and when the closest inspection fails to detect a singlo gray hair, you will cer tainly look a great deal younger, and you will ho much better satisfied with yourself, too. Isn't that so? * Frer.ared Jiy Dr. J.C.7.ye7Cai7_oWcll. Mass., U.S.A. 111 WIIJ^»MII»ll_"|»^ BUSINESS NOTICES __. wa.i-rsi r. o. IT having come under out* notice, through various eouroee, that the approaching winter will bo a severe one, we take it as our duty to inform our Aahburton friends of same ; also that to safely Bpend the winter here It is of the utmost importance that ail should ba provided with a Spring or Wire Mattress, Kapoo Bed, etc, all of whioh are procurable at shockingly cheap prices from MUKIARTY Bros, Wakannißoad FOR WATCHES CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER ANp ELECTROPLATE SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, l_o, 00 so GL JESSON, Practical Wstohmaker and Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —-Bepairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt wltb. COALS! COALS ! COALS! MOUNT~OMERS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET. THIS ia Canterbury's Besb Goal. E»ery Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by using MOUNT SOMERS COAL, This Goal bas 3& per cant of Gas, bums with a good Same, and gives a steady heat TRY IT I TR¥ IT C TRY IT To be had of all Coal Merchants; Prloe—lTa per Ton at Mount Somera Station JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street, Aahburton JK It is popularly supposed that W W consumption is inherited. This m Mji is an error. Consumptive ten- A* 3VL dencics are inherited but the W \f/ disease itself cannot be. Con- Ssf § sumption is caused by the attacks Au of germs upon the lung tissues. W These tissues will, if weak, break \&p down under the attacks. People A% ... with weak lungs should fortify W w and strengthen them against mi A'a disease. There is nothing that A>. jff will do this so effectually as W | Lane's | * Emulsion o/w & Cod Liver Oil% wand .Creasote. % _W. It supplies the vital elements so W. W much needed by those afflicted ik'j with weak lungs, bronchitis, con- ikja >I* sumption and wasting diseases. JK yff It expels disease by revitalizing \f/ tf§V the blood and building healthy tfiv ?lf tissue. It is very jJTeasant to W take, and does not upset the W tfto stomach. Even little children ; W like it and ask for it. Your W ! Wjf chemist or grocer will supply you il'j with Lane's Emulsion. ... .» W Price 2/6 and 4/6. w W \U "ISs Famous" because itsiftf _ v 26 'g€€€€€€€€€€lg TO THE FARMERS OF THE TINWALD DI_TRTOT. HAVING baken over tho BHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITH BUSI NISB lately carried on ab Tinwald by Mr J Stephens, I am prepared to execute all work entrusted to me with despatch, and at moderate prices. Trusting to receive a fair share of public patronage* GK MORRISON {Late of Lagmhor), I TINWALD SHOEING FORGE. 4183 THOMAS YOUNG, BOOTMAKER, Tancred Street, j HAS Jnst Received a line of ladiea Beat American Gloss Kid Leglet an Boston Boots for the Winter, also Goloahes. Prices moderate. Bespoke work and Repairs promptly attended to, ST. GEORGE JAMS, _Potte«i _to Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS, TRY~THE_I Procurable from all Grooera and Storekeeper throughout the Colony WANTED.— Farmers and Employers requiring Married Couples, Plough men Groome, Gardeners, Shepherds, Dairy Hands) ; also Hotel Servants to apply to J, McDonald, Manchester Street, Ohiiab ohuroh, All orders promptly attended to. Mies Conway aapplleß female servants. 2 102 "~ hoicks New Yenwn



For ail complaints of tho Throat, Lungs, and Brotchlal Tubes, TUSSICUR& is the' sovereign remedy, At all chemfats Consumers of Fletcher Bros' well known brands of teas will e.o by the ab >ye firm. new advertiaeme-t that in their next tea competition they have decided to give a prize ioeverjone who sends in over 30 coupons. First pn_?, handaoma clock and bronz* or hand painted dinner set g .Wadk's Wokm Wobriers -the Wonderful Worm ,\y.orriere—are a safe andjsura remedy. ft. ls|bo _es j Hold everywhere Tha Peerless laan.b_.tor has no rivals as a ha'cher of strong.bealthy chicks, and we are prepared to supply any sisa from 40 egg up to 850* egg capacity. Guaranteed to lasb a life time. There ia big money in our duck machines. Unlimited markets f_r ducklings and fresh eggu. looubatorasold on cash or time payments, send stamp for our 2Ut catalogue. Pesrleas Incubator Company, Chriatohuroh. C_suu_berlai_'s Oough Remedy Is Intended especially for coughs, colds, oroup wboopfng cough and Influenza. It has become famous for its cures of these diseases over a large part of the civilized world. The most flattering testimonials have been received, giving accounts cf Its good works j of the aggravating and persistent coughs ib has cured ; of severe colds that have yielded promptly to Its toothing effects, and of the dangerous jsttackß of croup ib has cured, often saving tbe life of the child. The extensive use of it for whooping cough has shown thab it robs thab disease of all dangerous results. It ia especially prized by mothers became it contains nothing Injurious, and there is iv t the la»st danger in giving ib even to 1)^ bies. It always cares and cures quickly, Tl c New Zealand Farmers' Cooperative Afbooiation of Canterbury, Limited j A- bburtoa eelli It, j



BUSINESS NOTICES. ! W. DOJNGKB. ARCADE CHAMBER. mEACHER of Vielin, Mandolin, and Harmony Pupils attended at their OWO homept Quarter commsnoea from any da?-, \ C_ 1 I M iJ'Rj lllfc ____ I BW«W«i«»v-ii 3ffii?FJ,_lillLL_t 3 ! Suw _ ln _V^-l*_yW.>- ? __'-.-J_.__-^-^ ■'■■"■ I--*"*.-. jiK*^ -—•1 WANTED KNOWN-That I am prepared to give Estimates for al! Plcmbere' and Gasfittiog Work, and can. guarantee oomplete Battsfuction. Hot aod Cold Water Serviced laid on. Wtli Sinking Baths, TaDks and Roilor Frarme. Having had a long experience io Gun Pepair*, tb s« Sportsmen who require their Guns repaired by an Experb should bring them to me early, as the season Is close upon us. WILLIAM R. HYDE, Burnett Street, Next Door to Club. Plumber, Locksmith, GasflMer & Tinsmith Lowest prices compatible with e^oA workmanship 53 i PHOTOGRAPHY, HALMA'S STUDIOS, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, WE are doing TWELVE ENAMELLED CABINET PHOTOS and EN LARGEMENT, etas 12 x 10, mounted nn b beautiful tintod plate sunk mount lor ISs SEE SPECIMENS, as this ia only for a Limited Tim.X COME EARLY. ' ■__________■__ \_l__________H______' —' rr m ■__«______________________■ _________ Y_^_r_WStKK____ "Eo®£'S ,"® "> "• ' * js " *s-2 r% a *■ ___^_3___^_^___i —fe W * "Si "S 'O 'S _-«__. (3 fl CD O — Sn <_ \y________U ____ __■ ® ____ *^______________r ® c o *£* '*•> WM. SPARROW, Corner of East and Moore Street* J. L. HIGGS HAS La I est Designs IN HOUSE : : DECORATIONS CALL AND «EE. • xj. JiLXUrUrJaa Hou«e Decorator, Painter, G'azier, Signwrlter, etc., Tanored Street. compare" / \_iTM /OT TEA AT AfgY PRICE ' r™& f/6 f/^4 2^ HIGH CLASS TAILOBING. ITTTE Have just opened, ex 8. s. T V ' Paparoa,' a large ehipment of NEW WINTER GOODS, comprising a fine assortment of *op to date' Suitings in Worsteds, Vicunas, Cheviots, Meltons, Beavers, Rea Irlhh Frieze, Rainproof Overcoatings, Fancy Vesting-, &o. ISP^ c undertake to execute all orders I entrusted to us to the satisfaction of our clients, and at prices which will compare favourably with those of any of Ihe loading Christchurch firms for equal qualiiy, or fit, style, and workmanship. Also, Ladles' Tailor-made Costumes, Jackets, Habits, &c, In the latest styles. OBAIGHBAD&" BEBRYMASi The Leading Tailors and Outfitters^ Ashburton. I'¥¥7 ANTED KNOWNr-t. at VV & M W • Baker, Cabinetmakers, Upholster era, and Picture Framers, H-velock Street, have a large assortment of Parlor, Dining Room, and Bedroom Furniture on hand ; also Bedroom _ eta, Iron Bedsteads, and all articles required by householders for family purposes ; all at lowest rates. Inspection invited. CIYOLISTS and Athletes—Good all wool / Sweaters 5a lid and 7a 61; all wool Oashmero Sox, 2 paira for le lid—W H Psasob's Drapery Sale,. ,



T. Bulloofc. | TO LET, I FRONT Cffioes in Atcado Chambers, centrally ti utitod in Burnett Str et. T. BULLOCK: _ fo¥" SALE ~~~ Small Honußtead of 7 6 Acres 76 On which is «■ reeled Dwelling! of Fiur Room?, Stable. Trapshed, Fowl H'>u*B, eto. The property is divided into four paddocks and well watered. Conveniently situated, being less than one mile from Window Railway Station, en tbe nprerside of the line, Bmtab!e for a Contractor cr Dealer Liberal Terms For further partloa'ars apply to T BULLOCK, Agent ToTeT AT A LOW RENTAL SHOP and Pretnlaeß fronting ths Wakanui ._ Roa. ,■ar jo tiog Moiisrty Broß, and not, far from tbe Railway Station and Post Offioe. T BULLOCK FOB SALE. GOOD Bnihlirg Si <-, first class land, oorivenlsntly situate^ in Mcore fctreet, being T 8 .19, containing J aore. Very libeial teims of pigment. T BULLOCK, Ageit ~~"~~ FOR SALE. PRICE £45. rpoWN Sac ion 22 having 82 feet frontage i. on East street and running back a distance tf 2 chains, not far from the traffic bridge. This should prove a remunerative investment. For particulars f»rp'y to T BULL .CX, Agent, " FOR" BALE, ~~ THE following Town and Sub«uban. Pro*. p_ifcies i— ' T b 7«H, containing |acre, comer of Peter S're^t: and Kast Belt, on whioh is erected a dwelling of 4 rooms, verandah, biy window, Eto T 8 955, containing £ aorp, unimproyev cd t corner of East and North Belts T 8 956, containing | aoro, adjoining T 8 334, obtaining J aore, well Bitusted in Moore Street, on which is erected cottage of 4 rooms; fire* class land for pardon purposes T S 89, containing _ acre Moore Street, ?ih commodious building thereon, viz, 4 shops and dwellings attached. This property is r^n'y one section back from East Street. Building allotments, viz j— Los 24 and 25, cou firing 1 aore, fronting Winter's Road, Allentoi T 8 248, containing 1 rood 6 perches, Anne Street Tinwald First class bu Iding site fronting Wakanui Roa-1. j >s _ off East Town B_b, containing 1 rood 2 perobes, being part of Lots 42 and .3 : Two roods M perches, with small oottege, Trevortou Suburban building site, 2 acres, being Lots 33, 34, 35 and 35, first class laud, fronting Middle Road, AlientonJ | acre, trgether with 6 roomed house, McMurdo 8 reet, Tinwald _ acre, together with 4 roomed cottage, artillery, etc, ■ frouting Charles Street, Allen* ton l_ ores, t wnsh'pof Rakaia Building Sir., corner block, Lots 1, 2 and 3, containing 3 reoda 13 perches, fronting Al'ord Forest Road ; to be sold as a whole cr *epara*-eSy Lots 13, 14, and 15, eaoh containing i rood, coreer Alford Forest Road and Jamea Street, Ailenton For terms and full particulars of the several properties Apply to T BULLOOK 'money. THE f< Mowing special sums to Lend;On approved freehold securities, viz— £:25 r £260,£600, _SOCO 5150, and £100. Apply to . T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. SHEEP FARMS. SHEEP COUNTRY. IMPROVED FARMS, BTO, 1492 acrea, sheep country, mostly in its native atate 600 aoref?, improved, very good sheep country 1200 acres odd, sheep farm, with good improvements 90 acres, improved, near town 500 aores, bas been sown with English grasses 800 acres odd, improved farm, good for all roond farming 1800 acres, mostly unimproved 40 acres, near the sea 98 aores odd, improved, not fat from Tinwald 350 acres, light land, partly improve Also— Several blocks of good land suitable for all round farming, varying In area from 50 aores to 1200 acres Most of the light land blocks are very suitable to work .with rich heavy farm lands. Full particulars, terms, eto, furnished application. T BULLOOK FOX SALE FTJBURBAN PROPERTY. 9 AORES together with well built house „j of five rooms, stable, trapa&ed, fowl < house, etc. For further particulars apply to T BULLOCK, Age't. _ ______ FOUR Roomed Cottage with Sonllery, together with half aore of land, front ing Princes St, Netherby. Rental 5s 6i per week. ' T BULLOOK, Agent, _FB_SWlW_W»C_>t--rWfl_.»>_^^ THOMAS LINTERN BEOS to anncuuoe that he haa taken over the ALFORD FOREST HOTEL. And will be glad to see] old Friends and Visitors. Only best Bronze of Wines, Alee, and Spin's stocked. Good Table. Good attendance. 5 167 - ii —- ■ » ' ■"""■■ NOTICE, TTTE HAVE APPOINTED P. w, cox, Agent for MASSEY-HaRRIS and IMPEBIAL BICYCES FOR ASHBURTON, RAKAIA, and Snrro«nd;ng Districfcs Ollents will receive every attention, and MR COX will Collect all Monies due to ut_ CANADA CYCLE A MOTOR COY. LIMITED Depot—East S'reer, Ashburton Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTIOFB I Pure TEAS of FINEST Quality!!! 1 ARAB--- Ift Jt-ili Brand "• V^r These Teasjare blends ot absolutely the FINEST TEAS PROCURABLE. QHAH... 11Q K^ Brand ■ ■ w Each: Brandis*of a different character and flavour but of FINEST Quality." polombo .. lift V^ Brand. Pure Ceylon llw Asklyour Grocer for these well-known Brands ol Teas and ... ACCEPT NO OTHER. M-msmmm—m ________—_iiii. ,hiii_«».,m ■■■■mi ■ \\wmmmmmm-mmmmmm —* mmmmmmmmmmm—^——B-i WB A'KB CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT OFFIOE IN ARCADE; Open TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS CORNSACKS SUPPLIED. nII _ CTPTTVI C* "~DONE ON FARMERS' IjJvIbIIJWVT . ACCOUNT. , CANTERBURYJROLLER FLOOR MILLS COMPANY, D. WOOD, Manager. PING PONG, PING PONG, PING POJNG. FROM 28 6d TO 223 6d A SET.—Cdd Racquets frcm Is 6d eacb, XTTE are also making tbe RTGULATION IABLES, which add greatly fo the enjoy men t of tbe g»me. To those who. don't* play-(onr advice h)— Come and boy a NICE EASY CHAIR To sit.in, and watch those who do play this splendid indoor game. T. H. UNDRILL & CO., FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, TANORED STREET (Established 188_ HARDLEY BROS., PLUMBERS, IRONMONGERS, AND -TIN SMITH Oar Season's Stock of GUNS, CARTRIDGES, AND GUN FITTINGS Is to Hand: and Onr GUNSMITHING, ENGINEERING* and BRAIZING DEPARTMENT, Is In the Hands of a Certificated Epgioetr, therefore all work will be carried, out oo latest scientifio lines, and guaranteed Wo bold a large stock of WINDMILLS, TANKS, BATHS, FORCE and LIFT PUMPS, BINKS, LAVATORY BASINS, HIGH PRESSURE BOILERS, &o, and mak« HOU and COLD WATER and SANITARY WORK a Specify SPOUTING. RIDGING, and all dagoes of Tin and Iron Goods Manufactured, Pipe Wells Driven, Bizmpß, Hydrahlio Rams, Windmills and Water Wheels fixed and supplied. A Staff of Competent Workmen always available for all o'assea of Plumbing Jwork in acy part of the county; Telephone 32 JtLA.J_IIJX/-l_i JL JL>Jti\JJ_>« PLUMBERS and SANITARY ENGINEERS, EAST STREET < SMOKE ONLY NEW VENUS. A PERFECT TOBACCOS ~r——m imiimii—ii ■i«iiinii' iiiumiuiii mini—i —in m—wiim■■■—ll——_i«iii_ii»»m—■■ —imin—Mm——mm_— FARMS FOR PRIVATE SALE. T|r^ HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES FOR PRIVATE SALE :— 376 acre farm at Waterton, with 4 roomed honae, 4 stall stable, loose box, and granary j good cropping and grass land 730 acres. Hinds district, good buildings, all in grass, well fenced and subdivided into 9 paddocks, well watered 500 acres at Methven, 8 roomed house, and other Improvements 156 aore farm at Flem!ngton» 4 roomed bouse and stable, well watered and fenced 476 acre bum at Springburn, all newly laid down ; 7/oomed house, 6 stall stable, woo?shed, divided into 10 paddocks 450 acre leasehold farm, at Mitcham Road 9£o acre farm at Seafield, 4 roomed house, stable 262 acre farm at Flemlngi-on, highly improved, divided into 8 paddocks, well fenced and watered, 6 roomed honse, granary, outhouse, 4 rooms, 6 stall stable, and other necessary outbuildings 3800 acres, all in grass, well fenced and tubdivided ; all well watered and good plantations ; close to railway; with good buildings, house, woolshed, cottage, and other improvements ; easy terms. (This property can be sold subdivided in two blocks ) We shall be glad to give the fulle.t information to Intending purchasers, and show them over any of tho above properties. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD,



RU_rN.HH. NOr;r,fl. FEMtMBtR They are Selling KUapoi B'ankef? at 14r- 61 a pair Men - Colo: i»' Woo! R'.ufß at 3* 9d Men's Under F>ant.ela at Us lid Men's Nailed Shooters 81 6ri Men'a Waterproofs as ail prices Ladies Neat Button Boots 10a 6d a pelr LarTiet Frenoh Calf Shoes at 8s 9i tedies Evening Shoes from 2a 81 a pair Children's School Boota from Si lid a pair If AMBIT'S ((« iff Adjustable Handle Bars, ab from 1S« Eaoh Eolip«*e Oyo I c Co. PRIZE POULTRY FOR SAL!. PURE-BRED Indian Game, Minorca, Langshans, asd Brown' Leghorns. Also Prkin Ducks. Bred from Imported and Firat Prfza Stock. Cockerels and Pallets from 5a each. 4 190 H. G. BERRYMAN. TTTAYING to Raise a Considerable Sam of Money Daring May, WE WILL OFFKR Some Very Tempting Liner In all Glasses ' of' DRAPERY CLOTHING BOOTS AND SHOES Aid aa a. Further Inducement for the Public to MaKS THSIR PURCHASES FROM US, We will Give a SPECIAL DISCOUNT Of 10 Per Cent, or 2s in the Pound, O i all Cash Purchases from OWE SHILLING UPWARDS ' ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY H. 0. BHRIMPTON, Proprietor WANTEDS BOSTS-Get the Boys something strong and wa-m, Twetd Knickers from 2. lid Knifed Jersejs from 2s fill, C*ps 6W, Special lot Colonial Twerd Suits from 83 lld—W H Peakok, Cish Draper and OlothV. r f COX. HHRK-.Lo.ely Vdveteen*,"»T| iJ colors, Is l.£l, Beautiful Plushes 2« lid, Beet aat.ortin._nt of Collarettes from 1 3 6-i—W h Pbahok, Cash Draper, ate YOU KNOW IT! 1 know It!! In fact everybody koowa that Mellors' Zsalan-lla Boot, Store gives the befit value ' n Bouts and J-'haes in Ashburton. T\^RY CULTIVATE al^Tobow back by using an unsuitable Handle Bar. See onr ad.—Fcmpse Cycle Co. REW »RD— Found in Tancred Street, Mellor's Zealandia Boat Store. The best and cheapest shop for boots and a oes DO YOU KNOW Meli.r'B Zealandia Boot Store ?. Rather 1 That's tbe shop to buy real good boots for little money EVERY one interested to read advertisement appearing In Mitchell and Turner's space of this issue, to cross out any article they can do without, then to call on us and bring the advertisement and a fa.l parse with them. The parcel will be delivered next day. T¥7"ANTED Known^-That an ounce of T T proof is proverbially.worth a ton of argument. Now Mitchell and Tamer's dissolution of partnership Sale is not being held In Sydney, or even in Dunedin, tut right here in Ashbnrton, consequently the goods can be seen before being purchased ■\ ■ ' i, TRY He Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss, Try the Rapid Lighting Shirb Gloss TrytheHagid Lighting Shirt Gloss Sold by all leading grocers. x 5 WHY worry over the ironing of » shirt' Buy a tin of R.pid Shirt Gloss, ib makes shirt ironing a pleasure. To be had,:. from all grocers. P&ilY Pan baking powde. wants ana trial without prejudice, two patty pans for nothing ——— ; _. ■.. i ' ii h" i ' * j ii ;i, f| AXE NOTICE-That Mellor's Zea -1 landia Boat Strre is giving better value than ever in Footwear PATTI Fan baking powder is tbe great eat novelty you ever saw. Sold all gre ws. THKT SAY that Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store is giving better value in Footwear than ever. Do yoo think it ia true 1 It's a fact sir 1 1 just bought chia pair of shooters at Mellor's, and they only oost me 10s ; If I went anywhere else for them they would have cost me a lot more. Take my advice, the next pair of boots or shoes you want for youreelf or family, go to Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store for them. He bas thousands of pairs to pick from, and his prioes are much cheaper than any other firm in Ashbnrton. Thanks old man, I will certainly bay my next from Mellor. By the way: You might give me his address Oh ! Everybody knows that Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store Is In Tancred Street, Ashburton. ' ' "■ i .■_■" —I MM— mmmmmts THE RapidL'ghting Shirt Gloss ie the only reliable shirt polish in the world, It is used by ail the leading laundresses la New Zealand, Try a tin, jt will pay yoa, Sold by all the leading grocers. 57 PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan _t each end of tin. I.RY the Rapid Shirt Glass, it will save your time, money, and worry, It will make an old shirt look iika new. Sold by ali the leading grocers. 68 ■L— , 11,..!I 1,..! '' , '' , —' ' "■ ,'l ■'



BI7SINWSS NOTICES PJugsfer Bill QAB BEEN AND GONE, BUT _HH FXCILSIOR PLOUGH and CULTIVATORS Have Come to Stay; O^LL AND INSPECT, ANY FAIR TRIAL GIVEN. PRICES TO SUIT ALL Also— PLOUGH SHARES IN STOCK, AU Sizes—R.N.F. and 0. Morrow, Bassett & Co. Wills Stbket, Ashburtoh. M. PRIEST; Manner BAKER BROS. Complete Furntsbing^ tnSDKR'fiI.KERS. LLEWELLYN OWEN, MCBM. CERTIFICATED & REGISTERED TEACHER. STUDENTS prepared for any Musioal Examination held in New Zealand. All branches of Musio taught. Candidates presented at Examinations, 137; average marks gained, 94 per cent. 2 RAILWAY REPRESBK-NT ROOMSi TO MY LADY FRIENDS! {IGBtT Refreshments of all kinds any j be had on shortest notice, invalid wines a speciality. Speight's Dunedin ale* on tapi 4 73 J. DINEEN, IMPORTANT ANNOUNCE MENT. TTI P. OL ASIDGE begs to announce that he has taken over, MoCosell's Stables, Tanored Street, where he will be glad to weloome old Friends, Horses and Traps on hire at all hours of the day or night. Clipping undertaken at reasonable prioes, Vehicles scitsb'e for Wedding or Picnlo Parties can be obtains * at a minute's notice. F P. CLARIDGE, Pioprletor; Telephone No 91. 4 567 NOTICE OF REMOVAL MH J. IT BAIN, SURGEON DENTIST H»s Removed to Wardell's Buildings, Oashel Street, Ohristchnrch Telephone 956 • N 0 T I 0 E. H. P. MADDEN, BAKER, CONFECTIONER, AND CATERER, East Street, WOULD respectfully take this opportunity of thanking his cus tomers for past orders, and trusts to merit a continuance of the same In the future Additional accomodation has now been added to the refreshment rooms, which are still under the personal supervision of Mrs Madden, where patrons can rely upon receiving the best attention. Tea, Coffee Cocoa, etc. will be dispensed, In conjunction with Hot Scotch Pies, Scones, Cakes, Pastry Cresms, which are manu factured en the premises, from the best ingredients, and from the latest London and Parisian recipes, fofe whioh the Establishment is noted. Bride, Birthday, and Christening Cakes a speciality. Catering as usual. ' Satisfaction " is our motto. _ 4 125 CENTLEMEH. Try Our CHESTERFIELDS £ Ob Tlir©e-<iw«_,ter 0 O verc oats. a M.ol>ol>JAl_r> _to CO. Tailobs MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIO SELLER, &0, REGISTERED TEACHER o# MUSIO Musical Instruments of every description. Latest Masio by every mail. AGENT FOR WHEELER AND WILBON'S Sew in t g Machines, The Latest and Best J the only Bewlng Machine that does not fail in any point. AGENT FOR EMPRESS NEEDLE. Materials kept. New Transfers, Plushes, Arasenes, etc. Tanobbd Sibbm (next Hall, Herbalist VOICE PR©DUCTION, SINGING & PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston RESUMED Teaoblng on THURSDAY 30th Jan, Havelock Street ♦ I SAY FRIEND: Where is the best shop to buy a pair of boots? Why, Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store 1 I always get good value at Mellor's