The Ashburton Guardian.

707* XVTTI. NO* 4351)

A.B.HBURTOIS : Friday, JSoTember 19. 1897.

PRICE : ONE PENAY

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every clay at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North every day at 10.46 a.m., 12.48 noon (express) nd 8.0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 2.58 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, aud Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount JSomers branch line every day a! 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives in Ashburton at 9.45 a.m.

Trains leave Fakai& for Methven daily Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, nd on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Ti . leave Methven at the following times respectively —8.60 every day, except Fridays; 10.30 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.

! To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises in the Head or other Aural Trouble*, Dr Nicholson, of London, the world fused aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just issued the lOOfch edition of I hii illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf• ncsa and Aural Troubles. This book may be bad from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N.Z., on receipt of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same Address, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr. Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in spreading the news of the great specialist in New Zealand. A littlebook on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may be had from Mr Shaw on reoeipt of stamps.



__j j|K|«BHIPP^Q CO. S LINE ROYAL MAIL STKAMEIVS, . FOR LONDON, Via Monbe Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth, Best Accommodation for all classes of Passengers at Lowest Rates. Pott of Bbeamera. Tons. Departure. Date. Rimutaka 4515 Wellington Nov 27 Kaikotira 4507 - ge«- ?3 Tongariro 4163 - Feb 17 Rqahiaeßl27 — JMaroh^J.^ We~are DO w prepared to book through passages to the Weat Coast of South America an! Bahia, Pernarabuco, and the Falkland Islands, Rates and other par ticQlars on application. For farther particulars apply to FRIBDLANDBR BROS., Lm Agents, Aehburton.



! SEEDS. i SEI2DS. .i It? 'B present sowing. |1 f\ TONS RED CLOVER. "I A TONS cow GRASS. Pr TONS WHITE CLOVER. £T TONS ALSYKE CLOVER. X TONS GIANT RAPE. X TONS TURNIPS, (all varieties.) Carters choice English and Colonial grown AT REDUCED PRICES. Send for Samples. so,ooo cabbage plants. J. SEALY&CO. 9 57



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SHAW, SA.YILL AND ALBION OofcPAMt, LIMirED. FOX LOKDON. ■ "OOYALi MAIL STEA JEfe^L. Jti MKK.S, with superior qHHap>fteeommodationtoratloiaßseH O f passengers, calling at Motibe Video or Kio, Tenariffa and Fly month. _____——- ' fo^JOTnoiumcler From Tokom&ru 6238 Maxwell ... — Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ...[ — lonio ...4753 Kempson.... — _^ *~" cargo" steamers. Maori .... 5200 M offatt .JWell'njJuly 27 RftDgttira 4045 Burton .. — Mamari ... 3585 Uvack ... — Matatua... 5320 Holmes ... — Pakeha .... 4331 Prosser ... — ' Aotsa and Tokomaro carry saloon nassengero only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents.



PALM AND JOKO TEA INDIAN AND OEYLON. OUR 2s 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) ia noted for producing 200 large Tea Oops of firat-rate Tea to the This is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely OUR 2h TEAS (Palm and Joko) are tqualJy good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that we freqnsnbly hear of irsststici'a of other Teas being packed and sold in our empties 'Imitation is sincerost flattery,' but the public should see they get fcho genuine article Retell rrorn nil the principal Sfcoro keepers. WHOLESALE PROM JAiESOi,, AUDERSQN & CO., j sf> Coi>owno Ohbistohttrob



UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY , Qff HEW ZEALAND, Limited BTEAMBES SIIL F.ROM LYTTKLTON AS UiSOER: For Westport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christcburch papers Dnnedim — Mondays, Fridays %nd alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays Tlie a,bove are subject to alteration ; reference should thurafore be made to Ohristchuwh dai'y papers for dates and hour of srtiiing For farther partlcakrs apply to y. FEBKIMAN,' Agent, ABhbnrton.



November 1.897. BUMMER HAS COMB. AFTEE a bleak uncompromising Spriug we have worked into better weather, a.ud with it announce the arrival of JN'EW SHIPMENTS of choice goods for Summer Wear. Just landed—The new cycling corsat for Ladies' wear. The celebrated P.D. corset in two qualities. Straw Hats of beautiful designs and shapes New shades in Silks—New shades in Shot Silks. The lateßt colors from home. 12 new shades in shot ribbons for Hat Trimmings, etc, — pure silk — very low prices. Large and choice assortment of Laces in white, cream, and butter colour. Sunshades in endless variety and choice designs for Ladies' and Children. Special purchase of Silk Capes—New and choice designs in Blouses and Blousings, Feathers, Flowers, Summer Hats and Bonnets, Pelisses, Tunics, Overalls, and Pinafore 3, * __ Cream Silk Stripes and shot effects, light and dark, for blousinga. Black and colored Serges, Sicilians and Grenadines. m~ The Dress stock is the stock of the place. Embroidered Cashmere and Cotton Hose. Belts, Beltings and Belt Clasps in endless variety. Special makes in bead trimmings, guipures, etc.—The best 2s 6d four stud Kid Gloves in Canterbury now offering. Children's Millinery and Clothing in endless variety and choice designs. 100 dozen fine Cambric and Fancy Handker chiefs— some in fancy boxes for Christmas gifts. Ladies' Bows and Ties, Fronts, Ribbons,, and Frillings. Oue of the largest and choicest assortments of new Gossamers and Veilings, Gentleman's Ties, Scarves, Hats, Collars, Handkerchiefs, Tennis Shirts in the latest styles*



MUSICAL. A CARD MRS A /T i^LARIDGK, PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and fclNGIftG COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. A OAED. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEAOHBR OF THE VIOLIN ; Sauhdbrs' Buildings, 2 Ashbarton, ; "iANOFOETE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. MRS T3OWMAN J 1 ° x Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, JBtAVELOOK StBEET, AbHBUBToK. BAKAIA-^TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examination*, Tyr iss n arson MUSIC TEACHER, €or«sr Wills and William Streets, .Near Wakanui Road. Pupils taken for Piano and Organ. 124



1897. pianofoete,"sFnging, and FRENCH. ] MRS F.""IiAKEIG. mHfi THIRD TERM will begin on X MONDAY, September 20. 109 Wills Street, Ashburtoa. Llewellyn Owen, JPIANOFOtiTiI!, singing- and h4bmont and ma.ldoltnh}. _ 'mr"osborn coombe, PIANO TUNEE & EXPERT, (Late of London), j LL BE IN ASHBURTON for buai- W mus oa MONDAY NEXT, 22nd met, OE'D ERS .tnay be left with MR LLEWELLYN jOWEM at his Music i Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aahburton. H0251J8 TISA. i



W. //. GOLUER, "THE CORNEB" AsiBUBTONPERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. OH and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY, ON THURSDAY instead of SATURDAY, And will bo open until 4p.m. oa Saturday after that date. i a BDWAKD STEPHENS, i Manager



WIND. B^^W^B^^P WIND MILLS. #^«^JPw MILL». BOOTH MACDONALD'S " Carlyle" Windmill T8 now well-known throughout New Zealand and Australia, and the demand for them is steadily increasing, which is the best proof of their superiority. Farmers & Householders will do well to provide againet a dry summer, and to bear in mind that for watering «took aad irrigating garden's, etc, a good Mill is a cheap and profitable investment. Wool Presses-- . , ! In addition to their well-known makes of these, they have this season brought out a new Press, the " Carlyle Junior/ This Press is specially designed to meet the need of the small farmer, although thoroughly competent for any Shed, and capable of presaing | and full sized bales. PLOUGHS, HARROWS, CULTIVATORS, i disc harrows & [ SPADLING H ARROWS, Second to none Send for Prices to their Ashburton Agent: JOHN TAILOR. Andrew's and Beaven's Ohaff-cuttera, Cornerushers, & Seed Oleanera, no'v known as the best that can be procured are kept in stock by their Agent foe Ashburfcon district, JOHN TAYLOR. IMPLEMENT DEPOT, WEST BTRB.ET, ASHBURTON.



jg ROBERT MURRAY, /^E^ BAST STREET, ASHBUaTON. \^LE^F (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologist in the District.) INVITES the public to inspect hia magnificent stock of WATCHED, ft ® CLOCK*, • « J jyj W hi L 8... IC \ fT, 0 M & PJLi/V'l hD GOODS. * I"* 0 v OPHOAL AND OTHER LINES. g Watches of all grades from the lowest price to the highest quality— non-magnetic London hand-ma.de goods. - * £ C;locl£« in Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fancy Gases, the r , higher grades beiog manufactured on the premises. " A Jewwllery «iifl r- vl;»te<i C-Joocls—Newest designs, " beat quality, lowest prices, D • Holding (he moat perfect, plant, the largest stock of materials, and the most skilful staffof wmkinen, Ror.ffiivr ftIURBAY can offer exceptional advantages in the execution of Kepaiis. " 50 Years Experience in the tradp.



WHEAT. WHEAT. TY7E AEE PROMPT OASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLIN G WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKPT RATES, We are auo prepared to Store Grab on Farmers account in our Few Grain Stores W eeb Street, Ashburton, on vary favourable terms Ful sired OorSckaSd Twine Supplied^ IX)WJBSt CURRENT BATES ROLLITT & CO., CAOTEBBUBY FLOUB MILLS. OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET.



PAINTING! PAINTING! 1898. PAPEEHANGINGS. 1898. JUST LANDED EX MATATUA, 6000 PIECES WALL PAPERS OF ARTISTIC PATTERNS. FASHIONABLE TINTS, AND SL'LENDID QUALITY. THE BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IK ASHBURTON. -TkWTWONS desirous of having their Homes decorated with taste to Bait theStimes are P tvifed to inspect our Stock. Competent workmen seat to any part of the dutnot. TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. JUST LANDED. *, T ™;ii fmm Bluff ... ••• 30,000 ft Red Pine Ex InvercargUl from Biutt ... 45 000 ft White Pine g&r^ST" .::: a?i g^SSSE 1::: ::: ::: 88$SS TO FARMERS.—Trnoks of coal direct from the ship's side, cheaper than any house in j the trade, __o«— — W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS. AGENT— Royal Insurance Company



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate 'Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBV B T 0 N Loans Weekly Sales of Live Stock —Tinwald and Ashburton Aloernateiy Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fbid>yb Sales of Wool Throughout the Seaaoa Grain Bought and Sold on Commission OleariiiK: Sales as per arrangements .AGENT F0 R— Matson and Go, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and do, Ghrustchurcb White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Oompany Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY k CO., Merchants, Bakaia. to aot as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and in conjunction With them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashbarton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JB* TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON? *



= PURE SEEDS.— I HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE ■ SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Fanners any description of SEEDS AND GKAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing fiom 261bs to Uiba to the bushel; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, i4|lbs to 16|lbs tothe bushel; also, beat CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purifcy of which roust be seen to be appreciated. ALSO—HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISH CLOVERS] TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc, d. thomasTashbobton. , WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed in my hands for SALE either in Ashburton or elsewhere. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. landellsTand son, EXPRESS OYOLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Club.) The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop in Ashburton. IMMENSE Stock of New and Second-hand Bicycles on band ab prices which will defy competition. SECOND-HAND MACHINES AT £210s, £310s, £5, £6, £7, £8, £10, £12—MUST \ BE CLEARED. ! Large Stock of Outer Covers and Tabes. Also, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, Toe Clips, and everything connected with the Bicycle Trade. CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND. 10 179



cycles; _ cycles. ''Swifts 99 « Triumphs" " Atalanias: 9 mHE HIGHEST GRADE MACHINES AT KHiDUCJKD JPR.ICJKS. T ADIES' TTIAVOURITE ->6 TfIRIUMPH ?5 \ paA g-> A mTX JLjADIES Jj A7OURITE X RIUMPH j <5p4U a-a>*» /CENTS' rnKIUMPH 5? T>oAl> T3ACER 1 01 Q riA»*T¥ \JTBNTS' XRIUMPH XVOAD XVACER ] oblO VJ'a-!SJ:I' POPULAR " QWIFT 5? T3OAD TRACER \ «OA paSH OPULAR OWIFT XIOAD XiAOER / &4>\J AX***> AI'ALANTA I^ATH XiAOER (^<> lbs weight) j £}&# CASII' We have the following sundries in stock, viz :-TYRE COVERS, RUBBER SOLUTION, t REPAIRING OUTFITS, LAMPS, OIL CANS, LAMP OIL, LUBRICATINQ OIL, Etc. Etc. Etc, Easy Terms of Payment Arranged For, FULL PARTICULARS MAY BE OBTAINED ON APPLICATION. SHEARMAN BROS. GBOCERS, IRONMONGERS, & GENERAL IMPORTEKS MAEKET HOUSE, ASHBURTON,



OEMEMBER, Remember, that Mellor's -LV Stock-taking Sale will last; for fourteen clays only, flow's your time to bay. WANTED Known, Girl* 1 Pretty Strep Shoes, tan or black, only 3s 6d, at Mellob's Zealand** Boot Store. WHERE are yon going to, my pretty maid T T<? Mbllob's Cheap Boot ' Sal«, air, he aaid riIHOSE who are married may also have a _L pleasant recollection of ike Record Keign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairatow's. VrrANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye V? Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optioal tin* »t H Saluk's, Optiaian ~ANt¥d Known,-Ladies' Water proofs 5s lid, Aprons 6d, Prints 3^d ackets 4i lid, Art Muslin l^d per yard, Umbrellas Is, Pompons one dozen for Is, Corsets Is 6d.-*-AN»»EW Okb's Great Sale., 8 13



WANTED Known, the doors and window* ate lined with wonderfu bargains, at Mkllob'B Zealand!* Boot Store. W~~ ANTED KNOWN—A lot of English samples in ladies' combination*, merino and wool vesta, knitted skirts, corset*, etc., at half price—At A. Okrs' , cheap sale, ? 44 : WANTED KNOWN. — Ladies' shot' ribbed hose, 6d per pair ; Ladies 1 j black cashmere hose, Is per pair; children's j gloves, 3d per pair; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2a 6d per pair—At A. Orb's cheap sale. 7 42 T\7 ANTED KNOWN—New Gentlemen's VV Shirts, Ties, Scarves, Collars, and all requirements of choice design now showing.—W. H. Collier.



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WANTED Known.—That we expect to receive our Summer Dresses and Millinery (specially selected by our London agent) about Wednesday, September 8, and from samples received these goods should eclipse anything we have previously im ported.— MITOHKILAND TOSNBB. WANTED KNOWN-Infantees, wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large ■ white Turkey towels, 6d each; lace curtains, from 2s lid ; white Marcella quilts, 10s M, worth 21s—Ab A. Okr's cheap gale.' 743 WANTED Known. — Boys' Overcoats 3s 9d, Boots 4s 6d to 7s lid, Infants' j Boots 6d, four Gent's ties for Is, four pair ] if Socks 'or Is, Cap 6d, Beat Colonial Trousers 6s lid.—A. Orb's Sale of Assigned instate of W. S. Mitchell. 8 185' WANTED KNOWN—Table damask,; from Is 3d per yard ; table napkins, ' ray c'oths, doyleys, toilet covers, and table ■avers, greatly reduced—At A. Orb's heap sale 7 46 YOUNG MlSJS—Write to me for Valu able Free Book concerning your 'j-.lvea, — Profkssca R. It. Bbrmanut pecialist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 880 WANTED Known—That Mitchell and Tubker have opened up their uew :'ritita and Dress Muslins, Sunshades and [Jmbrellaa, Dress Goods.. Millinerj', and Mantles to arrive per s.s, Aolea, September &th TXT AIM TED KNOWN —The way the \ V young people of Ashburten should | ie'ebrate' the record reign. Get married, j *nd buy their furniture at H. Bairstow's, I Tailored Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6_120 WANTED Knawn.—FourTrunks Carpe Samples, 1^ yard long, just the j fhing for Bedrooms and Kitchen Hearth Rugs. Four Cases Harvard and Leather Shirtings; new patterns and splendid value. —Mitchell and Tubnkb.



Public Notices. WOOL SEASON, 1897-98. MY CLIENTS are requested to deliver, their WOOL into ; MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVE'S STORKS, As in former yean. Having made the necessary arrangement* to dispose of the same privately. I have also arranged to SELL the WOOL at CfIRISTCHUKCH or TIMARU, or »hjp the same to foreign ports. ADVANCES MADK FREE OP COMMISSION. HENRY ZANDER.



WANTED KNOWN-LadieB 1 jackets, capes, and waterproofs, all new goods, 50 per cent off usual price; ladies' dressing gowns, ab English cost-—At A. Obb's cheap sale, WANTED Known, in fourteen days I intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at Mellob's, for fourteen days only. T ADlES.—Write to me for Valuable [ I 1 Free Book concerning yourselves.— Professor R. B. Hermann, French Special ist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 8 79 WANTED KNOWN —Mrs Huffam having taken *he premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neil), intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Roon:s, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied, Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comtorta of a home. MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser o ladies, gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 5 13 T7IISHING Season.—l am bow showing a Jj great variety of fishing requisites in ! all the latest designs, including Hods, j Minnows, Plies, Traces, Reels, Gut, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc. Fishing Licenses on sale.—J. W. Hardley, I Ea&t Street. ICE, Ices, Ices.—o4l an the old reliable lee Cream Yeudor for a Cooler, Iced Summer IJrinks, etc.—H. A FJuO'.vek, C»n eotioner, East Street.



loz Prevention fS WORTH POUNDS OF CURB -L Why ruin your Reapers and ulovre*. by using inferioi Lubricating Oils, whic^ i ire your horses and dug fcJwj Machines, when you 3an obt&iu a true J^toknnt ike which has been thoroughly tested all ove. ho world and pronoizuoed Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or the Agsnts EBWAB^ REECE & SON OHHISTOBUROB



WANTED Known—That J.Moison has received a varied stock of Summer Boots and Shoes (black aud tan) in strap and lace up,» which he will sell at a good Discount for Cash, Repairs aa wsual done at once. Nothing bub the best is kept at J. MajsoN's Premier Boot Depot, Aehbmtou WANTED KNOWN—French serges in navy, black and maroon, at Is 6d worth 2^6d; dress goods, from lOd per yard single oosfcumea, reduced from 25s to 7s 6<l , siliciaa and lininga, ail reduced—Afc A i Orb's oheap sale. 14 A BOON to Cyclists,—Beeitßaa^s Pepsin Chewing Gum kßeps the mouth always moist $ alga the best cure for In digestion,.—H, A. Flowjkr, Confectioner, et?. East Street Kozie Tea is strong, rich, a»d pure.—John Orr aad Go , agents 1) . XUBT Fancy, Men'B Pegged Bluohers 6a t) Ud, usually 8a 9d.—Mrucor's Zea. andia Boot Store. W~~" ANlib KNOWN ,— One of the choicest assortments of spring goods ever shown in Ashburton now showing. \'W. H. Collier. **AN"tED, wise fathe7s ftnd mothera remember t,h»t Mei.lok's Annua .Boat 8»1« U bow o«, ,



NOTICE. mHE ASHBURTON TAILORING _L COMPANY has on hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public can secure the most Fashionable Suit, and not have any old stock palmed on to them. Our cutter, Mr Pauling, has had a large experience in the best Tailoring Establishments in the colony. Therefore give as a trial, and we will guaran tee you one of the most fashionable Snits procurable. i Gents', own material made up. | W. PAULING, Manager TANCRED STREET, TITACHIKIST k CYCLE |MECHANIC. CYCLES CAREFULLY REPAIRED. i ALL WORK GUARANTEED. | 10 190



SMO X X THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plxig Tobacco. TDK CELEBRATED & BEST BFANL MAMJFAOTUBED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINA LEAK , , JUST Received, a Couiig»ment*of lh« Celebrated "NEW YOKK LEVER WATCHES, ONLY lOs Otl. To be obtained 'only from G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER Eut Btrert, Aibburton..