QJLIJVJDJ.V JDAOIV J.Vl.Llli.iV.Sl'V, ScIUIU SIZf, C t sga6L rjnilE highly-bred JL Trotting StalJBBHBHL THE GHILD.E, i <KKs?< ,^:^»,^^r<; vill be at the disposal of breeders in Masterton during'the present season. This sire is descended from the fastest and most fashionably-bred trotting stock, and needs no comment, his young stock being well-known in the district. Substantial reduction two or more mares. First-class paddocks provided free. Every care taken, but no responsibility. Terms on application to the owner. T. BROWN, ■■ Waihi," Masterton. Mns. TTH'-* Stand Uiis Season in ffiSSßfei. _&_ tho Mnstcrtoii district, wJBcte««E3FW le , ' ,orou f)' l l>rod Stallion, GHAINLBNK.--Ih^y?S[!! ^ j' Chiiinsliot, dam Nautilus; M by Musket, dam "as. ■β-lij Locket (imp); Nautilus by -»ffe l'raclucer, dam Watcrwitch, by Cnmjulen, dam Mermaid. CHAINLINK is a bay horse, with black points, standing Hi hands 2£ indies liiyh- He will bo at tho service of breeders during this season. Fee, £i -Is. Groomage fee, o/Cnrds and full particulars from T. CLANCY, Empire Hotel Stables. WILL travel this season in the Masterton district, the Purebred Clydesdale Stallion COMMONWEALTH. (Challenger—Belle of the Isles). " Good wine, needs no bush." Commonwealth is a beautiful dark bay horse of immense quality and substance, standing over 17 hands on very short legs, with great, broad, flat, clean bones, and strong, sound, hardy feet, combined with splendid action and quality, such as is rarely met with in a draught horse. Commonwealth has already proved his great merit by winning first prizes all over the North Island wherever he has been shown, in the very best of company. His sire, Challenger, was got by that celebrated breeding and showyard sire Glengyle. Commonwealth's dam, Belle of the Isles, is a mare of grand substance, and is proving herself very consistent, breeding highclass stock. Terms—£4 4s single mare, payable on or before January Ist, 1906. Groom's fee, 2s 6d each mare. Apply to J. FALLOON, Ballance. __ or J. CONNOR, Masterton. PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO, (Opposite Prince of Wales , Hotel), Queen-street, - - Mastekton. IF you want the best in Photography come to me. GROUPS, VIEWS, ETC. taken in any part of the district, and finished in the best style of art. ENLARGEMENTS made and finished by an experienced artist. Amateur Work Finished. VIEWS of Town and District for sale. O. WILTON, PROPRIETOR. DEVONSHIRE HOUSE. MR J. LONGSTAFF has pleasure in announcing to the residents of Masterton and surrounding districts that he has purchased the above well-known house, and trusts by strict attention to the wants of patrons to merit a continuance of support. First-class Attention. Rates Reasonable. VICTORIA-STREET, - MASTERTON. OSMON" OSMOND' The Bicycle that made Birmingham famous. THE Osmond Company's success lies in the fact that, having adopted those well-known lines of Kipling's, " They copy us all they can follow, But they cannot copy our mind; And we leave them sweating and stealing A year and α-half behind." Has placed them in the foremost ranks of Cycle Manufacturers. HAROLD SSRICL.&6R, - Agent, Queen-street. B. J. WALSH & CO., Willis-street, Wellington. MEN'S Tweed Suits, all wool, 16/6,18/-; Men's Serge and Vicuna Suits, 15/-, 18/6, 22/6, 29/-; Men's Tweed and Serge Trousers, 4/11, 5/9, 7/6, 9/6 ; West of England Irish and Scotch Tweeds and Suitings, Saddle-tweed Trousers, 8/9, 9/6, 12/6,16/-; Men's White Dress Shirts, 2/11, 3/11, 4/9, 5/9, 7/6, 8/9 ; Men's Working Shirts, 1/6, 1/9, 2/9, 3/6, 4/6; Men's Hats and Caps, Ties, Collars, Men's Socks, 4d, 6d, 9d, 1/-, 1/6, 2/- pair ; Rugs, Blankets, Flannels, Sheetings, White Cot Blankets, 9d, 1/-, 1/9, 2/6; Double Blankets, 5/9, 7/6, 8/6, extra large 11/6, 12/6, 16/6, 20/-, 35/-; Quilts, coloured and white, 2/11, 3/6, 5/-, 7/6, 12/----up; Dress Material all newest and latest; Ladies' Corsets, 1/6, 2/-, 2/9, 3/9, 4/9, 5/9, 8/-, 10/-, 12/6 ; Ladies' Plain Cashmere Hose, 6d, 9d, lid, 1/-, 1/3, 1/6, 2/-, 2/9 ; Ladies' Ribbed Hose, 9d, 1/-, 1/3, 1/9 up ; Blouses in Cashmere, Serges, Nun's Veiling, Delaine, Voiles, Silks, 1/6, 2/-, 2/9, 3/9, 4/11, 5/9, 6/6, 8,6, 10.6, 12/6 up; Ladies' Skirts from 5/-up; Ladies' Kid and Suede Gloves, 1/6,1/11, 2/6, .3/6, 4/6.