The Ashburton Guardian.

AsHBTJRTOa : Thursday, October 6, 1893.

Vqla xx. no. 4617

price : One Penny



Shipping. /&fM&!jt NBW ZEALAND LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via,, Monte Video, Tenerlffe & Plymouth. Beat Accommodation for »U olaßsei o Passengers at Loweab Batea. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Rimntaka 4515 Lyttelton Kaikoura 4507 Pt. Chalmers Oot. 27 Tongariro 4163 — Nov. 24 Ruahine 6127 — Deo. 22 " CARGO STEAMERS. Otarama 13808 — August Rakaia 15628 — August Duke of 1 — Devonshire | 5257 Pt. Chalmers^ Sept 29. foe further particulars apply te FRIKDIiANDBR BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburten, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. .^i TIOYAL MAIL STEA- je^^^ Xi MKRH, with soperioi aocommodatiouforallclassef ■mt^^^* of passengerß, calling at Monte Video or Klo, Tenerlffe and Ply* month. iions Commander From c Date. Qothio „. 7739 Kidley ... Lyttl'n Oob, 13 Maori ,~ 5200 Mofifatt ... — — Tokomaru 0238 Maxwell .. — — Delphio jß3sfc Sowden .. — — CARGO STEAMERS. Pakeha .„ 4331jProaser ...Lyttl'oniiAug 25 tL'okomaru 6238 vlaxwell Lyttron|Septl9 JMamari .... 5583|Levack J — I E. W. HANMEK, Agent. MUSICAL. Miss Bessie Simmonds, TEACHER OP THE VIOLIN AND MUSIC SELLER, HAS m Sbcck Pianos, Violins at all priceß, Melodions (wilh beil attached), Accordions from 10s, Whistles, Mouth Organs, Britannia Harps, Violin requisites, etc. Violins a speciality. Music and songs of every description, a fresh supply ? qst lo hand frcm Is per sheet. jTXHIBITION MODEL PIANO Is a seven o^ tave > * ull Trichord Piano, steel frame, made m i-ondon, guaranteed for ten years, £39 Ca *»»• Ea sy terma if required, i'he; cheapest instrument ever offered to the" Ashburton public. VXOL.IIV TUITION Pupils thoroughly taught at reasonable charges. BESSIE SIMMONDS, BURNETT STREET OPPOSITE PUBLISHING COMPANY, 4 fcSEI BURTON. MB OSBORN COOMBE,~ PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), •YT-jgxiiS ilehburton and surrounding V Districts every four months— viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS mar be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers. Ashburton "~ Henry Stephenson. -£Sk£T OTEPHENSON, (accessor T^yf^^ AUCTIONEER^LAN.^ "«*"££ COMMISSION AGENT *. « D VALUIiB^ WEEKLY SALES of l/ v ° Sfcock Produce, Furniture, etc., , . EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'cu^** . Clearing Sales of Stock, Household 1? ni ~* ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any p. o the county. Advances made on Goods placed m my hands for Sale. FOR SALE — Second-Hand Bicycle nearly new. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDB, etc., Sold Daily m Large or Small Quantities. Agent: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company ft Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay from *SO» per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. ____ .^ i— *»— — » " HA.WTB.OKNDEN HIGH SCHOOL FOR. GIBLB. BOARDERS AND DAY PUPILS Pkikoipal .- Mbs DAVID MoKEE. HAWTHORNDEN is Healthily Situate( m Upper Feudal tog, about four mile from Cbristchurch. Pupils have the advant age of pure country air. The Grounds ar extensive, and contain a Gymnasium am {Eenniß Lawn; and Riding Lessons can b arranged for under careful supervision. The different subjects are taught b {Trained and Certificated Teachers ; an special classes are held for the Matricufotio and Junior Scholarship Examinations at th University. Further information as to termß, etc., ca be obtained on application to the Prinoip BARRETT BROS.' Great Cash Clearan< Sale commences on Saturday, Bepten ber 24. Please note— We do not profess 1 be selling at coßt price, but are satisfied v are offering real honest value. — Babbeo Pros., I've Hall, East Street,



CABLE NEWS. - ■■■ » United Press Association— By Eieotrio Telegraph — Copyright London, October 4. The British war ship Terrible has been ordered to join the Pacific squadron. The coal owners m Lancashire are discharging infirm and elderly miners m order to minimise their liabilities under the compensation scheme. Washington, October 4 The American Government has commissioned General Garcia to secure the disbandment of the Cuban forces. Sydnky, October 5 Mr Barton has been unanimously elected Leader of the Opposition. Melbourne, October 5 Police reports from Apollo Bay, state that a brilliantly lighted balloon passed over the district. Field glasses Bhowed that a car was hanging to it. The affair is mysterious. Kalqoorlib, Ootober 4 A man named Stirret was found dead m the main street with his head battered about. It is believed that be was the victim of a fight, and subsi qaently robbed. Crime is on the increase here During tho past few weeks a number of persons have been robbed and left stunned and bleeding m the streets. THE~EASTER N SITUATION. United Press Association— By Elecirfo Telegraph — Copyright Shanghai, October 4 It is rumoured the Foreign Ambassadors ab Pekln were aware that the Emperor showed signs of arsenical poisoning befora they issued the edict expressing egret at the Emperor's increasing ill health. The wife of the Ita.iaa Minister at Pekin has been attacked by Chinese. The End of the Cektory drawa near* and somehow the fact impresses one and makes one think. On the threshold, aa it were, of the twentieth century, we pause and take a glance back over the years thab are gone. How much has happened during this now dying century ! What wonders have been given to the world ! The power and use ot Bteam, the electric telegraph— these and many others are the discoveries of the nineteenth century. But that which will cause the closing century to ataßd out above all that hare gone before and all thsfr are to come, is the fact that m its earlier half was discovered a priceless blessing to mankind— those universal remedies— Holfo« way's Pills and Ointment. — (Advt.) NEW GOODS. WATCHES, J. V. de BEEB. CLOCKS, <T. V. de BEIijK. JEWELLERY, J. V. de BEEB, E. P. WARE, «T. V. de Bi3i.lt. REPAIRS, J. T\ de BEEB, FOR GOOD VALUE IN WATCHES, CLOCKS, E. P. WARF, JEWELLERY, REPAIRS, J. V. DE BEER, LiTE OB M F.L BOURNE & CHRISTOHTJ ROH (Succefsor to S. Salek) SIGHT TESTING A SPECIALTY. SPRING p OODS PKI N G \Jf OODS NOW OPENED DP, r x- Jfi 3L, T JF . » A. SS S O II I S CHOICE N E O L I E T C EVERYTHING (JP-TO DATE, PRICES RIGHT, \ . A. P. Williamson, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, Tancred Street.



WALL PAPERS. WALL PAPERS Artistic Ceiling^ Dadoes 5 Friezes, New Patterns, New Designs •f — — :ot WE have just landed a shipment of the most Artistic Wall Papers ever introduce into this market. Our Clients are asked to make early ohoice. Painting and Paperhanging is oarried on by us on scientific lines. Nothing but genuic material being used, and FIRST-CLASS WORKMEN employed. ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR ALL KINDS OF HOUSE DECORATION. PICTURE FRAMING FOB, THE MILLION* 35 NEW DESIGN JUST OPENED UP. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL fe TIMBER MERCHANTS AgentsJFor — Royal Insurance Company Ltd. „ Shag Point Coal Company. „ Westport Coal Company, ; BELFAST FREEZING WORKt : MANURES, ARE THE BEST T7IOR TURNIP, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE > can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by FBIJSDILiAINDiaR JBKOH, Limited., DAVID THOMAS, THE N.Z,. FARMER!!) CO-v»PJbiRATIVE A SteOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited., oh AJUBJBJRT ROBEttIS, AGENT, AShbnrton. OANTEBBUBY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. W, H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER/ IS NOW MAKING A MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY OF LATEST FASHIONS FOR SPRING. Choice Patterns m PRINTS and DRILLS- WIJLdLi WASH, PANDORAS m every colour. NEW CAMBRICS, Plain aDd Fonoy ZEP3YRS, NAINSOOKS, Etc. LATEST DRESS FABRICS GaLATFAS RIBBONS AKT MUSLINS &UNBHADE3 MUsLIN APRONS LACES KMI3ROTDKRTES CHIFFONS GLOVES MEN'S & BOYS' SHIRTS NEW COLLARS NEW SHAPES MEN'S HATS. SILKS IN GLA.OB, SHOT, COLORS, AND SATINS. Ladies' up to-date SAILOR HATS m Pedal and all the new plaits. I>AIINI'Y JM.IJLLINIBRY,- Full Stock of Ladies' and Children's SPRING UNDESCLOTHING, all trom the great centres of fashion. All cordially invited tt inspeob our unrivalled Stock before i-urcha&iDg elsewhere. WEDDING A MOURNING ORDERS EXECUTED WITH DESPATCH M^^^^£4Sy TO DRINK • %hSi O\&£.S\ . "^ RASHLY THE fttSA . "" MELLOR'S kEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. I -poB GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND ALONE. We do the Xeading Trade, and we mean to keep it. I vnTB- f>TTR. PRICES— Men's Good Shooters, 9a 6d ; Children's Ankle Straps, 1b J La^Sl' PretFy R ShoS, 4s lid and 5b 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4a lid. I Thousands of other pairs at the aame Cutting Prices. I IF You want a GOOD EAST BOOT, one that will stand the wear, be cure *"--" MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, I 1 EANCRED BTREKT, ASHBUPTDN New Zealand Insoraoce Company. ESTABLISHED 0 ' -. -T 1859 a J CAPITAL^ONF MILLION. c THBPBEMIBB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL A COMPANY, j NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY «l FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS 16 j also,— >U RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, cc THRESHING MACHINES, 4o. t ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATE l\ BJ. "W. HAJSMER "I AGENT



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance oe jcistatc Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated J( j Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ashburfeon Alcernatoly Fortnightly Saleß of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season 16 Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oloari ntt Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's. Horse Fairs held Monthly. S AGENT IOR- Matson and 00, Ohriatoharoh Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohriatoharoh White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet junior Garden and Field Tooli Belfast Manures 5 RAKAU DISTRICT SALES. THAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia. to act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District, and m oon junction With them ib will be my endeavour to make the RAKATA S& LX A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfeon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICK OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. AiiHIiLTRTON ™~~J. W I L SON, HOUSE rECORATOE, £IGS WRITER, GLAZIER, Etc, Corner of Arcade and Burnett Sitreet, A»lil>w«'ion.; 1 fx) WE Have just received direct fiom the English Manufacturers a Magnificent aud Artistic Stock of the very latest WALL PAPERS. A Feature of the above importation iB the new style of Paper for Decorating 'Halle, Passages, and Staircases, being a change from the Marble L'apera which hitherto have been so fashionable. We iuvite clien'sand the public generally to call early and select I their Paperß from the full Btock, andjif not wanted for immediate use, cau be laid aside until required. SPRING -"OLE ANING. During this Season Cuetomc-rs can lelv upon having work done without vdolny. We keep competent Trades-mec, who aie despatched to town or country at ehorteat notice to execute Poperhauging, Marbling, and Houee-paintiig m all its brauohea. |J25" Only Genuine Wnite L~>ad and Oils Jueed m our work. J. WILSON. Telephone . P.O. Box 16. EAST STREET. " ASHBURTON. ■ H. M. w JONES. CHEAP ACCOUNT BOOKS, W STANDARD WORKS, AND STATIONERY. i HAVING Purchased % large portion of the Assigned Estate of W. Chartrks, of Chrißtohurch, of Books and General Stationery, I am offering the same ab LOW PRICES FOR GASH. S QUIRES OJP WOTJEPAPER FOR, Od. SPECIAL VALUE IN ACCOUNT BOOKS. (i) Cricketing & Lawn Tennis Material \ BATS, BALLS, STUMPS, GLOVES, EACQUETS, PROM 53 TO 255. TENNIS & HOOKEY BALLS NOW LANDING FROM LONDON, T^ATVT/^V /^/^i^T^d ALBUMS, Photo Frames, Writing Jj X3-XN \~J X \JJT \J VyJ-yO* Deßks, Worfe Boxes, Lidies' Dressing Cases and Oomp unions, Purses, Pocket . Books, Japanese Goods, Electro- Plated Goods, Glassware. i I\/TTTC<T/^1 THE Wickens Federal Australian and Victoria Album? Jj/X. LJ O-i-V^* Tutors for Piano, Organ, Violin and Cornet. Violins, Flutes Braßß Instruments, Autoharps. Pianos on Hire for Concerts and Entertainmenta. TDT A "\T/^VCI GREAT RKDUCTIONS for CASH, this Month, prior to irX-OLIM VJO* Stocktaking. ATjri A "VTQ IWO SPECIAL LINES Bargains for Cash, this Month V/JI|'\JrX3LJL>l O« prior to Stocktaking. ri~X/T\T TT'Ci LADIES' ANP GENTLEMEN'S. Very low prices foi Kj X \JA-A ljLiO* CASH, thia month, prior to Stocktaking. CIRCULATING LIBRARY. H. M. JONES, Extension of Prppnisfis. <^l — 'Id!-— " OJ „■ t Great Bargains. Genuine Reductions g g :0 ; — S jrj to X) rnHE Undersigned ofifcrs the whole of his Valuable and Varied Stock g X ab UNHEARD O* PRICES previous to and during extension «sj M |S of Premises ;15to 20 per cent reduction on all articles of £1 and over, k-3 w Customers may rely oa theic Purchases being what they are w REPRESENTED, X<. MURRAY'S being the jzj MOST RELIABLE A&D OLDEST ESTABLISHMENT p £3 m the Trade m Ashourton. m ALL REPAIRS EXECUTED ON THE PREMISES IN THE % h MOST APPROVED STYLE. S « — . s a CALL EARLY AND SECURE THE BARGAINS AT g | ROBERT MURRAY'S, jjj Goldsmith and Jeweller, EAST SORBET, ASHBURTON.



THE BANDIT OF THE -bIER-AS. (Continued.) uidy's voice and manner, and forlm i»» itant they gazed at her m stupid amaze- ment. She repeated her question with more eagerness, more vehemence, and . one of the men, recovering from bis sur- prise, replied: '•Perhaps you misunderstood me, lady, or perhaps I misspoke the name, I Bhould have said Mark Thompkins." As the man spoke he secretly nudged the other with his arm, and the other, understanding, kept quiet. The smile returned to the old lady's face and she eat down satisfied. After a short pause Ihe said: "The two names are so much alike that it is no wonder* I misunderstood you. Yet I might have known that it was not Mart Thompson. He would never do anything wrong, even the least little thing, and I was foolish to think you could have meant him." The men exchanged a glance, and the one who had spoken last spoke again. "Do you know Mart Thompson?" he asked. "Do I know him?" she repeated, while a proud, happy smile wreathed her thin features. "Aye, I raised him from a baby and I kept him with me until he was almost a man grown. He is my grandson, and his mother and father died when he was only a year old, so I took him and raised him." ' The good old lady, glad of an opportu- n ity to speak of "her boy," continued m her childish simplicity to narrate his history. „ "When he was almost a man," she said, "he went away from home, and after awhile he married. His wife was not strong, and m a year or so she died, leaving a child, this little girl here, and I took her to raise, as I had taken him, "Then he became restless, and when so many were coming to California he came too. That was five years ago. 1 got a few letters from him the first year, but after that he quit writing. I sup- pose he has been very busy and hasn't had time to write, and then he may have forgotten about it. He was always a little forgetful about such things, and then he was a little wild. "He wasn't evil disposed, though," she hastened to add, "and he never done anything real bad. He was just a little wild, like young men often are, you know, but he never meant any harm by it. He was good and kind, only some- times he was a little thoughtless." It was really pitiful to note how the honest, simple old soul excused and sought to wipe away the faults of "her boy." Her tone was so apologetic, and her manner so childlike and innocent, that a heart of stone must have been touched by it. it was plain that she saw "her boy's" faults and realized the extent of them, else she would not have taken such pains to excuse and shield them, yet she did not admit to herself that she saw and understood anything of the kind. For his sake she denied and disputed the evidence of her own senses. "For four years," she continued m her simple way, "I have had no letter from Mart, and so one day I concluded to take his child aud go m search of him. You see, I didn't know but he might be sick or m trouble or something, and I felt as though 1 ought to go and see. "When we came to California and went to the place where he was when we heard from him last he was gone, and nobody there knew anything about him. I was a little discouraged, because California is a large place and I didn't know where to go m search of my boy. I didn't have much money and we couldn't go very far, but I thought 1 could go as far as my money and strength would permit. "But God helped me, and before my little money was all gone he directed me to the post down there where the stage started. I heard of Mart down there, and they told me he was up m the moun- tains somewhere near the Poverty Flat mines, so now I shall soon find him." There was a short silence, after which the old lady suddenly said: "I never thought to ask you, but I expect maybe you" two gentlemen live at Poverty Flat. Isn't it so?" "Yes, ma'am," one of them replied hesitatingly. "Then you know Mart?" aba cried with eagerness. ; The two men exchanged a quick ! glance, moved a little m their seats and "> appeared greatly embarrassed, but nei- " ther of them spoke. The old lady thought they had not heard her and she I repeated her qitestion. 5 "Yes, ma'am," said one, seeing $hat an answer must be given, yet speaking > with great reluctance; "I know Mart Thompson, or, more correctly speaking, I know of him." i "Do you?" the old lady cried, a smile of happy anticipation lighting up her features. "I am so glad, because then r you can tell me about him. Is he at the mines now, do you think?" "Why — no, ma'am; I don't think he is just now. You see," the man went on hesitatingly, "he don't just stop at the mines. He's out m the mountains most generally." "Is he? What does he do out m the mountains? Is ha mining?" The men exchanged another glance, appeared very restless and exceedingly disturbed, and remained silent. The ola lady waitedajrnqment, then again said {n a-lif tie louder tone ;_ "What does Mart do m the moun- tains?" "Why-— lr-ycm see," began the miner m a reckless way, but he got no further. At that instant there was a firing of pistols, and the old coach, giving a lurch, came to a halt. A moment later the door was thrown open and a masked face looked m. lf Now step out here you folks inside," ft gruff, unnatural voice commanded, ♦ -and we'll proceed to unload you of any burdens you may happen to have m the shape of money or valuables. Here, you," he continued to the miners, "you needn't be fumbling for your shooters, for we've got you covered, and any smartness on your part will only compel us to waste a bullet or two on you. Now come out quietly and gentlemanly and we'll not detain you a moment." The passengers all left the coach and To be oontinued.) WANTED— A few Broody Hens and Turkeys. Apply Pjbluam Foui/TRY, Yards, or Ofjfce of this paper.



1 WANTED, rj.o to Mas ALOORN for Styliih Millinery, - V!X Dress Goods, Capea, etc. ; Dress- making, Ladies' and Children's Under- - clothing and Pinaforea (own make) • ; specialty; Large lot of Laceß and tim- broideriea m stock. 10 31 WANTED KNOWN— That I haveTe- ceived my Summer Stock of Boots and Shoes, which I will dispo&e of at the lowest rates possible, for Ca=b. Now i 3 an opportunity for those who are m search of . | reliable goods. As usual, Repairs done at once ; at J. Moison, The Hall Boot Depot, Ashburton. T^ISSOLUTION of Partnership.— We beg JLJ to announce that our Great Oath C.tarance Sale will commence on Saturday, September 24. Every item of stock will be offered at greatly reduced prioeß. — Barrett Bbos , Drapera and Clothiers, ' The Hall, East Street. OUR First Consignment of Spring Goods j are now opened up, aud marked <ff at Sale prices. This affords our Customers the opportunity of procuring seasonable lines at rock-bottom prices. — Babbett Bros, The Hall, Easb Street. TjILOUR reduced £2 5s per ton,- Kerosene X 1 lower than Christchurob prices at Fletcher Bbos ' Cash Supply Stores, Ash- burton and Chriatohurch. rT!EN.UERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairs o Mkllob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo palf Shoe. — MELLOB's Zealandia Boot Store. T7IOUND— In Taucred Street, tbe cheapest X? and most reliable Boot Shop.— Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. mENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 X pairs of boote. — Apply to MsLLOB' Zt-alaudia Boot "-tore. WANTED Knowc— Good value for littl money at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. 17* OR Sale, Cheap— Six Dozeu of ) Children's ank.t siraps. — Mellob's Zca'andia Boot Siote. NOTICE— We defy competition ; you get wouderful value ut Mellob's, lancied Btrc,t. FOR Sa'e, Cheap— sooo puira of Ladies nnrl Men 'B boots and Shoes. — Apply 0 Mfxlob, Taue:eJ street. tpOR Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4.j 11,1- — Melloks Zealaudia Boot Store. \\ T ANTKD K> O A Is.- L*.'ie.» Fur Top V V Lined Kid G oves 2a 11.1, 3e 6cJ, 4s bd per pair. Worth double.— W. H. Collier, "The Corner." WANTkD — Wise Mothers to try our T-rfpslnvtihift School Boor. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. F^OR BAL!?, Cheap— *trong Trap; may be us- d as a bruke. Apply Mail Offipp. 7 126 17V R SALE — Indian Game and Hcudans, _ Exhibition birds and for cross breed- ing purposes, Ttest table fowls known. — Pelham Yards r6 POULTRY BREEDERS — Beginners L cculd not make a better start loan by ;>uiehf>.s ; rg a trio of Partridge Cochins, the best strain m the colony, from Pelham Yaiws, An} day, except Sunday, from 12 to 3. WANTED— Six'y stroDg men to try the new Kronio (Blueher). — Mellob' Zealand ia Boot Store. riIHKKE is little uae m crossing pure bred X fowls with mongrels. Tne result is *eut< m satisfactory. Both birds mußt be purf. rpYPK WRITING— For sale, abargain, X Yost type writer, practically new. App'y Mail Office. 1 71QH SALE, Cheap— A fine trio of Silver 1 Spangled Polish at) Pelham Yabds, ABhburton. 011 TINGS OF EGGS, first crosses of all O the favorite breeds, al the^PELHAM Yari s, Peter Street. 11/ ANTED KNOWN.— Ladies' Cycling V > Knickers, Combinations, All Wool Vests, m great variety. Special prices. — VV. H. Collier, "The Corner." \\J ANTED Known— Ladies' Pretty V V Walking Shoes In great variety at Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store, |)ICTURE-FRAMING.-W. Adams, JL Arcade, Practical Framer, does tbe work himself ; therefore guarantees it. i'rices and quality right. Choice mouldings •it stock. Trial solicited. Country customers' wm U completed day of order. 3 148 QMITH MACKVVELL thanks the people >O of Ashburton aud Ditstrict for their liberal support during the past 3 years, aud haviog lately started hi the Fruir. Business, ibks for a continuatue of their patronage. Ihe cheapest shop m town for fruit. All pricea matkod m plain figures. Apples from 31 a pound . - Fmith Mackwell. Fruiterer & Umbrella Maker, iS'rxc Mr Patching's, Kaai Street, Ashbuiton. 9 6. POULTRY Fanciers and those desirous XT of commencing the breeding of Pure- bred Fowls will fiud it. to their advantage to visit the Pelham Yabds, any day between 12 and 3', except on Sundays m flflfl PACKETS V£getab!e JLv/^v/wv/ Seeds, 3d per packet; 5000 Packets Flower Seeda at Id per packer^ at FLBiciiEU Bbos., Ashburton and Christ* chuicb, E^GGS Pureb.etl Poultry for sale, namely i Partridge Cochins, Golden laced Wyandottep, Ilcudaus, and ladian Game at Pelham Yarus. THE LEADING OOiNfFECTtONER FRUITERKR, Etc., HAS Now RK MOVED to the Fine Premises situated next to \>rvig Co., Kast Street, where my numerous Customers can obtain mv old noted lines of Cough Drops, Almond and Fruit Toffees, Fruit Candies, Butter Scotch, etc., and Pure Hoilod Goods, fresh, daily. Just Arrived — 10 cases iflng^isTr Confec- Honery, including the following ines : — Fiy's Celebrated Chocolate Creanu*, Drops, Sticks, Ginger, Eating Chocolate, etc , Cadbury's lead assorted Chooolates m 30 varieties, Murray's Caramels, Hay Bros' Jubep, No. 1 Extra Strong Mints, Mufck.eto. if or a good Pork Pie and Cup of Fresh Tea, etc., try my Refreshment Rooms. Pastry and Small Goods made daily. Choice Fresh Fruits always m stock. HKKBERT A. FLOWER MANUFACTURING CONFECTIONER, EAST STRMCf 1 . Smoke New Venm