The Ashburton Guardian.

AsHBURToa : M°^day, December 14, 1896.

VT>T;. XVII. NO. 4067

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DRA&ES If j ofsesqui-Bromureoflron. Ira I is an economy, i Dr.KOCHARD. B ■ I Dr. Hecqnet's ID race as are the best I '^1 I of all the ferruginous medicines against: B I ANEMIA,. CHLOROSIS, HYSTERICS, MENSTRUAL ■ - :■ 9 DISEASES, LEUCORRWEA. EXHAUSTION, PALPI- ■ ■ I TATIONS of, the HEART. CHOREA, and all H ■ I diseases proceeding .from the Impove- H <H I cished condition of the blood. — "Why 4 ? H V I 1 Because it is the only remedy which S H I without ever constipating, regenerates ■ : M I the blood and soothes the nerves. 9 : : ;S I For, out or ten chlorp^tnemic persons tW" "■ I nine are enervate*!, excitable, subject to ■ I headaches, palpitations, and all nervous ■ ■ I symptoms, which are qztfy to be cured I fl Iby »*. Hecquet'a Ungbv*, because ■ ~.S I these alone, are at the same time ■ .A I reconstituant and anti-nervous. * ■ ■ I Don ;To lake at flrtt two r later on, four or *lx I ~ H I dragiea a day, before the m««,U, ■ ■ ELIXIR and SYRUP of DR. HECQUET I 1 I of Setqui-Bromure of Iron. m fl lraAffC£,MoNTAaa,l3.RaeZ.ombards,PAßlsß W STDNSY, Australian Drpa Company Ld- ,H 1/ EATING'S POWDER jl FT- EATING'S POWDER, M T£ EATING'S POWDER, '9 IS EATING'S POWDER, M J£EATING'S POWDFR, : M IS EATING'S POWDER, ~1 JL Jta -^H fBUGS, 1 J FLEAS, l :,M KILLS! MOTHS, I Ibeetles, I BDT IS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. fl BUT IS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. I BUT IS HABMLKSS TO ANIMALS. B BUT IS HARM I .ESS TO ANIMALS. I BUT IS HAKMLKSS TO AKIMAL«. I BUT IS HARaILKSS TO ANIMALS. I It is unrivalled m destroying Fleas, Bugs, I Cockroaches, Beetles, Moths m Furs and . I every other speuies of insect Sportßtnen m will find this invaluable for destroying fleas I In the dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs The Public are Cautioned that every package of the genuine powder bears the autograph of Thomas Keating W. houij y this aiiy article offered is a traud. Sold m. * . ; Tina only CHILHRRN SUFFER from WOKMS, *• .CHILnREJT SUKL'ER from WORMS, CHILDREN SUFFER from WORMS, j CHILbREN SUFFER from V. ORMS, f OiIibDKECT SUFfc'KR from WORMS, ?. which luina their health KKATING'S >i WOKM 'I'ABLKTS are VURELY VEGET- % ABLE SWEETMEATS, furnishing, both m '■) aj-pearnnoe and taste a most agreeable : method of administering the only certain remedy for INTES'UNAL or THREAD J WORNI S . It is a perfectly safe and mild ~^d preparation, and is especially B dapted foe 3 Children. Sold m Tins by all Druggists. * v .! Proprietor: -^ Thomas Keaiing, ; London - F. Ferr man. i FOR SALE,— \ — _ A SMALL Grfzing Farm consisting of j 320 acres, with house and outbuilding — - J m good repair, within easy reach of Ash j burton. ■ Just the property that will suit a < thrifty m<m with small capital, or would be a just the thing to work m with anyone 4 tatming heavy land. Apply to x r R FERRIMAN. I HAVE several eligible Town and i Suburban Building Sites for Sale. " ' F. FERRIMAN. VIKDERTAKEB. TDOLISHED COFFINS m Figured Jr Rimu and Kauri, with Silver and Brass Mountings. All latest designs. Address : Cameron Street, opposite Baring Square Evening Orders meyjbe left at Cookson's 8 6 FLOWEBS. .FLOATERS. ALL LOVERS OF FLOWERS we re- minded that my Annuals, etc., from my first prize strains, will be' ready for sending cut the first week m November, viz. — Asters, Annual Chrysanthemums, Gaillardias, Lobelia, Marigolds, Phlox Druinmondii, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias. . Also Geraniums, Dahlias, Chrys»nthemum8 t Tomato Plants, etc. All orders by post or otherwise will receive my prompt attention. — -*— < JAMES~POBTEI^ NURSERY AND SEEDMAN Clifton Nursery, Allenton. 11 133 LOW VIIALITI DR CHURCHILL'S Syrup ol Hjrpophospbite of Lime ii prescribed by the faculty for the core of Consump- tion, Chronio Cougb and general dobility TT contains two of the principal ingredients necessary ■L lor bnildlng up the Hamsn Frame, and irbioh an considered deficient m the above oomplaiflM, Til, Phosphorus and Lime. It canno be too highly recommended for delicate children. Dr Churchill's Cpmponnd Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES 'v real brain food, and m cases where muscula end nervouß exhaustion has acquired a world-wide repot tlon. Booh bottle bears Dr Churchill's signature! Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. PARIS IP YOU ABE SICK m any way whateve send a Btanopsd envelope lo oar Agency, Wel- ington ; state the oase S3 minutely as possible and you receive advice by return poßt, Ou agents are all qualified. If you enolose 2a Qi we will eond you our best remedy tor the oase lasting you two weeks . You save money and doetora' bills. Yov. reoeive advine on all points, and the purest of remedies sent at no extra cost ihdn if psraonally bought bj doing your business with us by post. Con suit a once. Ailments which are at thi 5 ;ime thought to be light, are often the begin ningof serious consequences, whioh it takei m time are checked and oared. — Gb*AT*ow TiKica, Co¥rANY, Wellington, §



Bus! u'e :-■..-■- ov.>-e^. j ALLIANCE ASSURANCE COMPANY. I BEG to notify that Mb Rex. Restell having resigned the Agency of the above • ompany, I have undertaken it. Any person wishing to see me on business connected with the ALLIANCE ASSUR- ANCE CO., kindly o\U at the office of Mb John Pavison, West street. A. H. SHURY, Agent, Alliance Assurance Company. 10 201 BAZAAK STABLES. LIVERY AND BAIT. BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, Close to Arcade. -* ' rTIHESE Commodious Stables are open at X all hours, and the Proprietor can Supply at a moment's notioe — BJtK&HES, DOG CARTS, WAGGONETTES, and SADDLE HORSES, AND A FIRST CLASS DRAG, Suitable for Picnic Parties, Electioneering, and oher processions Matched Teams and Pairs also provided. JOSEPH LLOYD, June., PROPRIETOR. V 17* O L A F B Aliment of economy against fatigue, hunger, and thirst Antidepertic, antifatiguing, stimula- ting, reconstituent Indispensable to Velocipedists, ascen- tionists, rowers, racers, hunters, and to any of them who have a muscular effort to develop FrsDce, M. Cb., Gamier, 8, Rue deß Francs-Bourgebis, Paris. . THE AUSTRALIAN DRUG COMPANY, Limited, Sydney THE GENUINE DR GUILLIE/3 ELIXIR Tonic, Glairoue. and Anti Bilious, Pre- pared by Dr Paul Gage File-, Chemist of the Ist Class. The only proprietor of that remedy. Kno de Grenelle, S. G rmaln, Paii-n j Dr Guillie'a Elixir is one of the most economical medicines, hoth as ft Purga- tive and as a Depurative, itjs -tha bfis 1 remedy against all bilious and g'airious disorders. For more than seventy 6ve years Dr Guillie's Elixir has been employ* dwi;h -success against diseases of the liver, the -pleen, the heart, rheumatism, gout, f'evsr. It fitter zi, si m diseases, etc. Beware cf, imitations, and are*- th at von get the Genuine Dr Gui'ik's Elixir, vhich bears the signature of Paul G«ge, *nd mark that each bottle is accompanied by Treatise on Glairs. Sola by Druggists, Patent Medicine Dealers, and by AUSTRALIAN DRUG CO., Sydney, N.S.W. LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashbnrton District, S. s A L E K - JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. r AZARUS Patented System ensure LJ • comfort and correct sighii. Done spoil your eyes by using badly fitting Spectacles. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Offioe will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF- HOLIDAY, ON THURSDAY instead of SATUKDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m. on Saturdays after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. PALM AND JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLOI* -V OUR2<4d INDIAN (Palm Brana, i noted for producing 200 large 'I c» Cups of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the tea Mr George Jameson sold s largely. OUR. 2s TEAS (Palm and Toko) aro equally good value for the money OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold m our empties. • Imitation is sincerest flattery, ' but the public should see that they get the genuine article . Retail from all the principle Store keepers- WHOLES ALTS FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON, AND CO. 155 Colombo Street, Ohristchuroh 9 6 ED ULCO R SU(* A R The only sugar permitted to Diabetic sufferers. Gives to Diabetes, the illusion ot| Cane-sugar, of which it has not the in- convfincies. I'.s sweetening power being considerable, each lump of the size of a lentil is sufficient to eugar a glass cf water, a cup of tea, coffee, milk, choco- late, grog, etc., and is equivalent to a lump of ordinary sugor. > Has not to be confounded with the trade saccharine, an impure production which causes frequent accidents, Frauce, M. Ch Gamier, 8, Rue de* i Francs Bourgeois, Paris. THE AUSTKALIA.N DSUG COMPANY, limited, Sjdney. >



CHEAP MONEY. I have various Sums ot Money for Invesiusent at Low T?atbs. I would • uggest to my Cl'-ents nnri F'ierv?? m the County who have mortgages running at Gall, the ndv'ssMHty of having these matters fixed up now that money is so Cheap, otherwise they may be m danger m the near future, D. THOMAS, Aehburton FOR SALE- -486 acres Dear Lismore, Well Fenced and Bub divided, all m grass, Plenty Water. Easy Terms. Price Low. 98 acres First quality Land, Thoroughly Improved, and one of the best pieces of land m Loogbeach. Very easy terms. 100 acres land, Fenced, Well watered, all m Graes, adjoining Springburn Railway Station, being R.S. 29674. A L S O,— 833 ACRES, being B.S. 25048 and 30068, Shepherd's. Bush District First-class land, fenced and subdivided. Price, very low. ■; > "'■ 1098 Acres, being B.S. 27031, 27388, 27389, 27890, situated near Dromore, i and known as Robert Claik's Firm. The land is m splendid order, fences good, water m each paddock ; 400 Acres now being put into Crop, with which Grass See<i will be sown. The balance of the land ife"-fir clover,' two and three years ■ old^a 6pleodid strike. Easy terms. Price very low. other Properties, Ashburton Town Sections, and Mrs QtihmV House da YiD "Thomas, ASHBURTON. " or me World tne iNA i UK AL i-jUD FOX A i>Ai3t; is iv'iO i'H F R'S M I LK. and THfS DOES NOT CONTAIN STARCH. ts CANNOT digest STARCHY FOODS, a perfect Artificial Food for Infants must, therefore, NOT CONTAIN STARCH. T&B^^^^By ■^L^^a^^a^r ' B!9pWEf^^ c^j7 *MtrT^iJ*r*^^ \P*- CONTAINS NO STARCH, BUT MAKES A PERFECT FOOD FOR THE YOUNGEST CHIL&, MELLIN'S FOOt) Tor tofants and Invalids may bo obtained of all Dealers throughout the World. 6. MELLIN, MARLBORO' WORKS, PEGKHAM, LONDON, ENGLAND. Chryaball &lGo'.' t Wardell Bros «Sf Co., & Kempthorne, iProsaer & CJo., AGENTS Ohristohurob. W\h #* *^* II I ts^ ™ 't t Im3 I- W // y— \ us 11/A THE MEBIDIAN BEACHED. R. MURRAY & SON HAVE BEACHED THBOg-jg "^^R. '" "*" " * ForEtaga.ee, Perfection. The M WATCHES are i. ?**^i3^SA!sS 3»2SsXs^fcSsL P a^»£th. .».. y o t .11 who want a re..,, bed UP-10-DATE SILVER LEVER WATOH. We .took IU. Watohe. m Double an* Open Oryrtal ta — »«" 1 Keyleßa Winding Attachment. We still maintain our reputation as^ ce M °g«gfc P S wS^dVcf- I LEADING Establishment m the Diatnct. Ihe MUSi uv/ixcxj I making Plant m Canterbury. R. MURBAY & SON, WATCHMAKERS AND OPTICIANS, ASHBURTON. m



WALL PAPERS. *Q« OUR new section's paperkangings have just come to hand. The designs and colorings are really beautiful, and surpass any- thing m the line that has ever been seen m Ashburton. We may state that thepapers are direct from the manufacturers m England, so that clients can rely upon getting a first class article [at a reason- able price. Please call early and select youi patterns, J. WILSON, PAINTER, QLAZtm, PAPERHANGER, SIGNWRITKR, Etc. Corner of the Arcade and Burnett Street, Ashburton. LANDELLS & SON, « EXPRESS " Engineering and Cycle Works, Burnett Street (next Club,) NOW THAT THE BICYCLE SEASON IS OPEN, we would like to draw attention of our Customers, and the public generally, with the fact that we have a bob of SECOND-HAND MACHINES at Ridiculously Low Prioeß. I SAFETIES, both Ladies' and Gentlemen's, from £©S to £SO. Come and See before Buying Elsewhere — IT WILL PAY YOU. :o: 15" WE GUARANTEE Machines for twelve months, and keep Bame m repair FKEE OF CHARGE. A AVOfIDEKFUL MEDICINE. " BEECIAI'S PILLS. F)R Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fullness and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Bieath, Costiveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, •and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, etc. The First Dose will give Relief m Twenty minutes. 1 his is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one box of these pills, and they will be acknowledged to be " Worth a Bbeoham's Pills, taken »s directed, will quickly restore females to complete health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVEtt, They act like magic— a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the muscular system ; restoring the long lost Complexion 5 bring- ing back the keen edge of appetite/and arousing with the rosebud of health the whole physical energy, of, the.. human frame, For throwing off fevers m noj dimatesihey are specially renowned. : These are '« facts "admitted by thousands m all classes of society, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous an* De- bilitated is that "Beechaw's Pills have the Largest Sale of any 'Patent Medicine m the World. Fall direction on each box. __ . _ • Prepared only by Thomas Beeoham, St Helens^ Lancashire, England DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate A cent, Valuator, Wool^ahd Grain Broker ASHBURTON. Weeklv N lSes^of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton 'Alternately I Fortn^htly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fata, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales of Wobb Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clean jg Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Ohriatchurch Booth, McDonald and Co, Ohristchurcb White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company / Graham's Foot Rot Composition \ "Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field lools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rakata Clients and othera that I have appoin Mr W. BarCQCK as my Agent m the Kakaia district „..,''»" MB yv> . J 6 DAVID THOMAS, Aahburton GRB^T REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JB. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON



SMOEK THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatiq Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BPANI, MANUFACTURED FBOM CHOICEST VIRQINIA LEAF STJRATHMORE PRIVATE HOSPITAL i * FOE OP WOMEN TS NOW OPEN FOR PARENTS. For full particulars, apply to the matron, Strathmorb Hospital, 170 vhristcharch, ® mm fill c PRIZE MEDAL IL_J PUTCYLQNIIMSMN tioai Within the Reach of AH PURE I 1 /Cl CEYLON I/O p|ong> I 5 — .. - INDIAN I/11l BURQEpiISX ■■ AMD' tfP TO ' I^lb^kß i m sold enr au grocers, i HAVE NOTHING ELSE. MONEY TO LEND. O EVERAL Large and Small Suma to b D i L^nt ab lowest current rates. ' ! F. I. COWLISHAW Solioitor, 102 Tancred street, Aahburton. notjoe; mHE OLDEST ESTABLISH*;!- GENEEAL GROCERY STOBIS In Tinwald will be condacted by myself. Having secured the services of Mb E. 0. Bonnington, aa manager, ib is my in- tention to keep the VERY BEST Of STORES AND BUTCHER'S MEAT, and by doing so, I trust to meet with fair share of public patronage. J, HESELTINE, E. 0. B6NNINSTON. Manager. LOOK. LOOK. PHOTOGRAPH "\T HOTOGBAPH X J. T. MITCHELL DESIRES TO THANK the Publio foi their paat Patronage, hopmg thej will continue the same. Having now gone into the business \ properly, and having some of the best Jplratus procurable, and a fine new lighted StSdio, he intends to turn out the FINEST I 1 WORK POSSIBLE. ■ ■ -J Why go to Chriotohurch when you can I set 'the work done justs aa Cheap m your I own town • I CABINETS, 12a per Dozen. I PLATINOTYPE. — The finest artistic I work done for less than Christchuroh I priceß. ""mm It rp i\/T itch cl l, \ J . X . Mitchell, I PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE I PHOTOGRAPHER, I Opposite .Englißh Church, Tancred Street I ASHBURTON. 10 13 I Known— Spectacles, Eye I W Proteotorß, Goggles, Folders, and I Everything io the optical Joe »t S. SAI.BS B, JOptiOilP



Business Noticeis THB THB D AVIS SEWING MAOHrNB. SoM A« BNTS «,« New Zka^axp r r*Hß rapidly -increasing popularity of "\/r r -\t C1 '~v "VT O. r*\ f\ NEW DAY I 9 A these Machines m England and MIN SU N & UU ♦ ** V I V 7 America h«w received a very (treat impetus by the remarkable success they attained at the Chicago Exhibition. Several very im- portant improvements were there shown for 220, OOLCMtfO So?., OHRISTOHUROH. ______ . _ _«™^^ the first time, and raoeived from the judges YERTIOAL FEED th«j recognition they well merited— Special Awabds- The firat conaignmenba of thesa latest improved maohinea reached this colony by the lonio a month sinoe, and the Agents Messrs MXNSON & CO., say „„„ _ an?TTK" RFiWrNfl- MAnTTT'Nri? the V are muoh approved. At the Antwerp rxs<K Via KT| "n&ix OJIiWIJNtr MAUMIJNJi, Exhibition, 1894. the Davis Maohinb. was 4® U-" - awarded the Gold Medal.



Shipping. I - — 'f * Hft /StfJSfX^ ZEALAND jE^||g||gSSHIPPING OO.'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Videoi Rio, Teneriffe, & Plymouth Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Rinrataka 4515 "Wellington Deo. 24 Ruapehu 4202 Wellington I 1 Jan. 21 Kaikoura 4507 — Feb. 18 Ruahine 6127 — Mar. 18 Tongariro 4163 — April 15 The R.M.S. Rimutaka will go Home through- the Straits of Magellan. The magnificent scenery of these straits is world famous..: ..- - and tnenooforward every FOURTH , THURSDAY. Splendid accommodation for all classes of passengers. . Warrants Issued for passengers from Great Britain on payment of passage mdney, or approved guarantee for same. For further particulars apply to FRIBDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Aihburton. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR' LONDON. jki "pOYAL MAIL STEA- -*•%> MERS, with superior _\jK^^^£^ accommodation for all classes of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply- onth. Tons Commander From Date. ~~ 1897 lonio ...4753 Kempson... — Feb 4. Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — Feb 14. Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ...I — Mar 18. Gothic ... 7730 Kidley ... — April 1. Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. TT NIO N STEAMSHIP COMPANY U Ofi* NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS S AIL PROM LYTTELTON ■■! ->> AS UNDER: Por Weßtport and Greymouth— Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs^ day and Saturdays , NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney; via' Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are suV-ject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Ohrlatchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to « F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Aahburton. i ' MLrs "bowman Fox, CEROJIFIOATED TEACHER, Havelock Street, Ashburton. PIANOFORTE, Singing, Organ, an Theory of Mußio; Quarters com menced at any date. Pupils prepared fo | Trinity College Examinations. T LEWELLYN QWEN, M.C.S.M, L.R.L.C.M., CERTIFICATED TEACHER. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, HARMONY, and 'MANDOLINE. Quarters started from any date. "OUPILS prepared for London College, Jt/ ; and Trinity College Examinations. Estudiantina Band meets every THURS- DAY.— Fee for engagement, }, guinea. , MR OSBORRE COQMBE, PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding i Districts every four months, viz.y March, July, and November. .;• Orders -may be left with M . LLEWELLYN OWBK r at hla Music Studio^ Ar3ade Chambera, Ashbnrton : ! 1896 1 ~ PIANOFORTE, SINGING, and FRENCH MK$ PrMAKEIG, Cameron Street (Opposite Reid' an Gray's ) , The next term will begin on Monday, September 14, 1896 "TTACANOIES m eacl} of the above. V Terms on application. ▲ card MRS A. OrOLARIDGE, TEACHER OF _ PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING, COX STREET, A»S HBURTON. TERMS ON APMJOATION. " THE VIOLIN. MissbessTesimmonds Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BCJILDING , Aahburton ' OB COUOHBi GOLDS, BEONOHITIS, A.STH W m ,g?®lßsSSßf l S&£ OF LINSEBD >A4^MPO^D^^tferpectoi«t,lo« V Coughs. Colds, ana Chest Oomptatota y AYBCOMPOimD, tor Coughs and Ooldß, to tqruU X|?^l^?»oSWlux aI gia..F«e«he SN&SffiSa^&S tire, and agreeably aperient ._»•_,«■ Hni SSLnAmSjNB— Cement for Broken Artiolea. 80l Q OT«y*hera. Mannfactorv. Stoofcpott England loz Prevention XS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE 1 Why ruin your Reapers and ntowe*' by nsing inferior Lubricating Oilb, whlc. tL your horses and clog the Machines when you can obtain a true I^brican< which has been thoroughly tested all ove he world and pronounoed Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th Agents JBBWABD BEBOE & SONS