A DAYTIME TUNE.

The sun sings out m a dawn dappled Bky, y ' And a fleeting moon croons a pale reply. While the star crowded chorus Beneath, round and o'er us Comes muffled, uncertain, Through the day's drawn curtain, And the waking world lifts a workaday cry To mate with the martialing music on high. Bight good for the soul It is, drifting through dreams, But it's braver to plow where the fat earth teems; The office ia better Than the lotus fetter, And sweeter than the bottle Ib the wide engine throttle; 80, clerk, to your work, and, maiden, to your seams; Tradesman, to your trade, and, agent, to your schemes! There's time for you to loaf when the sun's gone out; it's work hours while he beams. —Rupert Hughes ia Criterion.

To What Base Uses.

By Waiter E Crogan.

Beyond Dieppe is a fair country-skirt- j ing a blue sea, and the poppies grew j red and tall m the rustling wheat The hedges are starred with blossoms and powdered with dust, for the highways are the roads of many. Half way down the steep hill is a lit tle hostel, a roadside inn. It has a face of flowers and is pleasant; it smiles with the welcome of a courteous native to the casual stranger; it invites in spection, it suggests refreshment and it disguises the materialistic form of its refreshment with the glamour of roses and a rustic porch. The day was hot, and I Hesitated at the porch. The room inside looked cool; it had a stone floor and a latticed win dow, which was thrust open. Then I saw the flutter of a pink gown and a silvery laugh came to me. I had a mar ried sister waiting for me at Pourville, and I was already late, but then, I argu,ed, I always had a married sister, and she was generally waiting for me somewhere, for I am invariably late, and a pink gown, m conjunction with so silvery a laugh, was- alluring. I went m. The sunlight outside was very bright, the half light m the room was dim, and I stepped upon a dog—a pug dog, I afterward discovered—which re sented my familiarity with his teeth. That destroyed the effect of my en trance. It produced a hurried exclama tion and a half laugh, translated into a cough. The exclamation came from me. I apologized profusely to the lady who had been indeterminate as to laugh or cough. She was, I saw, divinely small, a cool, sweet, innocent face, with mischief, however, lurking m the eyes; a figure flight, willowly; an air of command and a dress inconceivable to an insular understanding—a mere dream of light frills, soft silks and color. She drew herself up with some hau teur to the full, extent of her 5 feet 4 inches, from which I deducted two inches m consequence of a glance at her shoes. In the labor of buttoning a long glove, she spoke. "Monsieur, I, too, must apologize. It was ill of Fido. It is pardonable that, m the heat of such a surprise, a man should say—should say what you said." "Yet tome it is a grief," I protested. "I," she went on, buttoning her glove, with her eyes fixed on me under the curtain of their long lashes, "I thought you were some one else." I hate to be taken for anybody else but myself. I like to keep the flatter ing hope that I am unique. I was piqued. "Madame," I answered, "I am sorry that I was not the other person." She looked at ma for quite awhile, which made me feel uncomfortable. At euch moments I have always a misgiv ing that my tie has wriggled. Then she smiled. The emile began m her eyes, spread to her lips and finally took ref uge m her teeth. I smiled, too—from sympathy partly, and partly to show her that I bore her no ill will for her mistake. "Does monsieur generally enter an inn to tread upon little dogs?" I be came aware that I had not summoned the landlord. I was also aware that I did not wish to summon the landlord. "I heard you laugh," I said. The fact seemed all eloquent to me; it ap peared so to her. "I was expecting some one. We had quarreled," she made reply. "He was to blame?" "I have not said that it was a man." "It was unnecessary. You were good enough not to think me devoid of com mon senee." "He departed m anger." "A most ill tempered man/ 1 "If I were m the wrong"— "Which is a supposition very much Btrained." "I should be miserable, b# as it is I laugh." "And when you laugh the world stops at your window." "Monsieur is pleased to regard him eelf m a very flattering light!" "And I, as the only tangible object of the world, entered." "Ahl" She played a short solo upon the stone floor with the tap of her shoe—it was crescendo. Her brow—it was as marble for whiteness and as soft as rose leaves —wrinkled m thought, her lips—l hardly knew whether to bles3 the gods for permitting me a sight, or curse them for the hot temptation—puckered. She was evidently pondering. "It is," she said at length, "an un ceremonious entrance." "It is an unceremonious introduc tion," I corrected. "The entrance was not unceremonious" — "Unless to Fido." She laughed a little, and I began to find her laugh rather irritating—at times. "But the worst of it ia there has been no intro duction." "Does that matter?" I asked. For

in* pftrt I was willing to forego such trivialities. "I do not know your name." "Nor I yours, co that is a bond of sympathy. Let us," I went on m a glow of inspiration, "imagine that we gave been introduced at a dance. One never knows the names m such cases." "He was certainly to blame." "Certainly. If a man willingly walks out of Paradise, he must be either a fool or"— "He will come baok." ♦'In that case"— I began, rising and taking up my hat from the chair. "Really," she answered, "a man who willingly walks out of"— "But I don't," I objected. "I go with the greatest reluctance." "It is very hot m the sun, mon lieur." "Madame, I greatly fear sunstroke. It is a disease which has had remarka bly fatality for my family." t replaced my hat upon the chair on which I had previously seated myself, and seated myself upon the chair on which I had previously placed my hat. That chair was nearer to madame by over a foot. "Monsieur is prudent," she said and smiled. I should have been perfectly happy if her gaze did not so often wan der through the window frame and seek the sunshine outside. "Nay, I fear," I murmured, looking at her ardently, "impudent." "That is hardly m the nature of a compliment." "Because," I went on boldly, "m the joy of a moment, a rajnute, an hour, I peril my future peace." She beat another solo upon the floor and again looked into the sunshine. My I eyes followed the direction of hers, and I thought I saw a hat. The hat was se vere —nay, rigid; it was &> masculine hat. "Is the peril ao great?" ehe asked. She spoke so softly that I pushed my chair a little nearer to her and leaned forward. "The answer is entirely m your hands, madame," I said. "There may be no peril," she pout ed, "for who knows what tree of love may spring from this mete grain of barely ten minutes?" She glanced at me sideways. "Have you noticed the roses at the window?" "No," I answered. "They are there, no doubt—roses are often at windows —but I have eyes for you only." "There is one—almost a bud. I covet it. I must have it." She rose and passed swiftly to the window. Again I thought I saw the hat. I rose. I followed her. I stood be hind her as she raised her ungloved hand —a dainty, slender, white hand; a hand that any man might not tire of kissing easily. She caught the bud, broke its stem and gave a faint cry. "You have hurt yourself," I said. "A thorn," she answered hurriedly; "it has pricked me—it is still m, I fear." I took her hand m mine. I have had some experience of thorns m connec tion with little hands, and I did not look for any deep wound, yet I must confess to some considerable surprise when I found none at all, and even after min ute search no visible impression upon the satin of her skin. "Madame," I eaid falteringly, "I can see nothing." "Stupid," she cried pettishly, yet not loudly. "Look again—l tell you I have hurt my band badly. You cannot see well. Hold it to the light." I held it to the light. I looked at it very carefully—the hand was really worth looking at —I bent lower over it, lower still. Then suddenly I glanced upward. She was smiling. I saw a challenge m her eyes. I kissed her hand. "Clotilde," said a voice over my head. It was a strange voice, and it seemed out m the garden, a little above me, I looked up and recognized the rigid, severe hat. Under the hat was a man. He looked bad tempered when he regarded me; he looked penitent when he gazed upon madame. "Henri," she cried, "I have a thorn m my finger. This gentleman is clumsy —he cannot discover it." She glanced at me scornfully and Btretched out her perfectly healthy hand to the owner of the rigid hat, who took it. Then,.in that hand, innocent of a scratch or mark, he found a thorn, plucked it out and kissed the place where it had been. I think, though, the wound was, after all, not m her hand, and if I did not find it I was n6t useless m the healing. Then suddenly I remembered that I had not summoned the landlord and rectified my forgetfulness m a violent manner. When mine host entered, he was m time to see the rigid hat bend ing under a parasol somewhere down the road. "Ah, they have made it up again!" he cried, with evident satisfaction. "I am glad of that, for the wedding is to be m the early part of next week, and lam to supply the wine for the cere mony." Every one seemed satisfied but my self. I continued my walk to Pourville, having remembered my sister who was waiting.—-Black and White.

Variety In Kingly Nicknames. History gives 88 Bentimental sur names to emperors and kings whom it chronicles. For instance, Charles VIII of France had the alias appellation of "the affable;" Alphonee XI of Leon and Castile, "the avenge*;" Victor Emmanuel, "regalantuomo." Many potentates are ranked by his tory under the same alias. Eight are '•good," 41 the "great," 7 are "con querors," 3 "cruel," S "fair" and 4 "fat."

TSVkat Hurt. ".What's the matter?" asked the friend. "You're not angry because that man accused you of being the political bbss of this town?" "That isn't what he said," replied the Indignant citizen. "He intimated that I wasn't the boss."—Washington Star.

THEtT;€HBUATOK:"'GOABDIAN r'j FRIDAY, BECBMBEB 29, 1899

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XMAS GOODS IN GOLD AND SILVER, Consisting of WATOHES,:iALBERTB, MUFFCHAINS, BROOCHES, BANGLES, STUDS, LINKS, PENDANTS, BELT CLASPS, And numerous novelties m the latest designs and at prices to suit the times* INSPEOTIoFINVITED. All Goods Marked m Plain Figures A Further Shipment of the Celebrated ROTHERHAM LEVER WATCHES JUST TO HAND. Alan— THREE DOZEN HARVEST WATCHES AT 9/6, Best Value m Canterbury. REPAIRS AS USUAL—Prompt] Neat, Reasonable. JSIGHT TESTING A SPECIALTY. J. V.DfBEEE, :(Latß S. Salek) 7 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS 01 ASHBURTON COUNTY.^ I BEG to inform you that I have severed my connection with the Canterbury Mill, which was under my management for orer seven years, and have PURCHASED . from Mr Edwin Thomas the f WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which is the property of the Bank of New Zealand Assess Board, is still trading under the name of Rollitt & Co., so to avoid oonfnaion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to addrejs all orders to THOMAS ROLLITT WA3CANUI ROLLER 'FLOUR MILLS, ASHBUBTON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleased to supply you with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAN 4; SHARPS, at> lowest current rate*. FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, I have arranged to keep a supply of Flour, Bran, and Sharps' at the Stores of the N. 2. Farmers' Association, West Street, where Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholders, can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Bran, and Sharps m exchange. THOMAS~ROLUTT, WAKaNDI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 265 ASHBURTON. llgl^far B^ £» *<y ir^,a* -sa lljteijfr Sound the PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED METHVEN-Why is the British coldier like Hondai-Lanka Teal BeoMUe the quality is quickly shown when m hot water ! Hibbs Bros, sell it m packets and Ceylon packed boxes.



Estab!it<h«d 1876. FOR CHRISTMaTpreseSTS AND JSEW yjfiAH GIPTS( Amo WEDDTJS'G PRESENTS, <JO TO GEORGE JESSON, PRACI\OAL v KER A]SD JEWELLER, AJiK AISD fiasfc Street, Aehbnrfcoo, THE CHRAPifIS ~" • T IN fOWN FOE watches, clocks, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description, inspection" invited; T.H. Ukdehx, [b. wrDMtt T H. UNDBILL AISJD CO M FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. URNIBHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND, Polnhed Coffins % Specialty. A Choioe Assortment of Artificial Wreaths n Stook. i Private Address, Peter Street; directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care A MrT. Andrews, liasb Belt.; 3 J. V. DE BEEB, WATCHMAKER * JEWELLER TTAS just received the first oooiignmenl of hii



miNWALD-"Tonal, fat's makin' Tou- I QTUDY OUR Advertisement on X gal sac blyth like." "It iss the Hee- O "Christmas Parcels." — NoBTHOOTB land tea o' the Mackenzie he is drinkin', to and HelWbd, The Corner. be surely!" Hondai-Lanka Tea, recom- . . —— • — -. mended by Godsell, Storekeeper. fjOW~IS~ITThe Alcobn's can sell so T F y°u wa°b fco P«™hase a nn^aaand XX cheap? Easy, when you know that t acceptable present see MbsAwobns -v- r • i«. fI Q « Ana hkird if » An M finished and commenoedneedlework. Newest Suit for yourself or your boys, or Boots o «d T°y« generally. Brooches from 3d to Shoes for wife or daughter, come to Robert Aloobn's, Havalock Street, where you wil iiirkT> a att? get them good as well as cheap. J: UXm DAJJXUj "~l°^ Sttlv^]^ A CAPITAL Sectioa In Havelock 'iSc:Sn ho a trbu yyStS ?"' A, Street, adjoining the property of mHEREFORE score out tha two top Mr E. Jeflfs. The section is well fenced, X Lines and plump for MoKenzik's has a sunny aspect, and Is a very dMlr- Unblended Hondal-Haoka Teas—packed m abla Bite for a dwelling. ■■ Ceylon, F> FIBKIIu A Sf,



NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. I NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NT) ALL OUR FRUITS ARE WASHED AMD GLEANED *-!->• BY PATENT MACHINERY. Finest New Currants .... ... Os 5d Finest Dried Apple Os 91 Fine at New Sultanas .. .. Oa 7d Finest Dried Peaches .. . Os 101 binest Selected Kaisins .. .. 0a 61.1 Finest Dried Apricots .. oalo i F.nest Mixed Peel Oa 81 Finest Preserved Ginger .. .. Os B<i Finest New Figa o% 8d Ship's Lime Juice 1 8 3i Finest Ntw Prunes Os ]0d Lemon Squash (quart, botUe) * .. is.Orf Finest New Prunes (7ib tins) ... 5a 4d Pineapple, Lemon, Raspberry, and Finest Icing bugar 0* 6d Black Currant Syrup .. .. la Od Finest Cut Loaf bugar  Q 8 3£d Mason's Herb Beer Extract .. Oa 9d Finest Deßsicated Coooanut ... Oi 7d Mason's Win» Essence .. .. Os 9J 7an Houten's Cocoa, per lb .. 3. 3d Ciearn of Tartar H 3,1' Jelly Powders, assorted , Oa 6d Carbonate of Soda ..  # , 0» 3d SUGAR SUGAR. SUGAR. Now that the Jam Season has started, and you wish your Jam to keep well USE MILLAQUIN Al FINEST OANE SUGAR, 701 b bag for 14a. Every bag stamped " Finest Oaae Sugar." JAM JARS. JAM JARS. MASON'S IMPROVED SOREW TOP JAM JARS-Tke Cheapest and Best Jam Jars m the Market, ALSO—THE FAMOUS AMERICAN FRUIT JAR. Those desirous of Preserving Fruit m Syrup, vdll find these Jars superior to any other m the market. The mouth of the Jar bring made wide bo as to enable the whole fruit to be placed m the Jar with ease, also being fitted with a strong spring lid, making it completely air tight. , WINES AND SPIRITS. We have a large and well assorted stock of all lines, ASSORTED OASES PACKED FOR CHRISTMAS. English and Colonial Ales and Stout always m Stock. ■WMMM* a Q 0 4MHMHM» SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STBEET, ASK BURTON Telephone No 53 * OUR CHRISTMAS PARCELS. / • / TJ|N,P ARf A L|L EL E D YjAJL UE S. The Ladies' Parcel for £2. 6| Yards Nice Stylish Dress Stuff with Linings and Triminingp, one Durable Umbrella or Sunsnade, 1 pair Kid Gloves,'l pair Nice Cashmere Hose, 1 Lace or Silk Tip, 1 White Underskirt, 1 Pet of- Collars and Cuffs Muslin or Holland Apron, 1 Belt m Leather or Linen or Petersham. The Gentleman's Parcel for £2 10s, 1 Good aud Strong Colonial Twred Suit, 1 White or Fancy Shirt, 2 Collars, 1 Silk Tie, 2 Pairs of Cashmere or All Wool Sockp, 3 White Hand i kerchiefs 1 Pair of Light or Strong Boots. On receipt of Cheque or P.O. Order, we will send the above Parcels to any address m Canterbury—Carriage Pai». "T£LL YOUR FRIENDS OF THESE CHRISTMAS GIFTS.' NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD "THE CORNER," AHHBURTON TO MY CLIENTS. T A^M PREPARED TO DISPOSE OF ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS, TO BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. It would be well to give me particulars prior to sheep being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBUWON



New Millinery[£Call and ccc the new aelec tiosß of the. latest Millinery iccluding Paris niodele, m Hats and Bennetts, Grand Selection of new Prints for blouses metallin prints, prints from 3£d guaran teed to wash! New Laoes, C B Corsetß, P D Corsets and all the best makes from Is lid, Umbrellas, ' Sunshades from le upwards. Men's Boater Hats great variety at lowest possible prica, Ladies' and Gen ib Boots splendid stock bought at lowest ricea, every pair guaranteed* kjjiitijjati *&».!•£ >c' arp ets, Brussels, iTapaitry Sqiuras, also BUukati and Flannels.



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Notwithstanding the Great Advance m Wool we were Fortunate m placing Large Orders at old Prices, which the Public will get the full Benefit of. Customers always well treated. DRESSMAKING m full Swing, prompt attention to Wedding and Mourning Ordera. The fhiESCENT Bicycle, best m Canterbury, £17 10a. EAST STBEET, ASHBU IQ(K. THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS SHOULD LOOK UP HARDLEY BROS. V AND SELECT A TANK, BATH AND SINK and have their homes made complete with a first-class sppply of HOT AND COLD WATER. Estimates given for all kinds of Plumbing and Tinsmith work. A TRIAL solicited for Ironmongery, Tinware, and Brushware. Wholesale Manufacturers of SPOUTING, RIDGING, TANKB' BATHS, PORTABLE BOILERS, Etc, *tc' HARDLEY BROTHERS



38 Back Brochu Costumes excellent Rvalue loly goods, 2s 3d, 2a 6d, 3e, 3s 6d, to 5b d. Black k Nevy Coating Serges le 4d, Is 6|d 1« lid, 2s 3d, ?e lid. Nuns' Veiling, Cream, White, Pick, Corn flour, Green, S?ky, from Is per yard. Kid Gloves oil sizes Is 6d upwards, Cycling Gloves, Evening Gloves all prices and shades from 6d. 100 dozen Ladies' Handkerchiefs bought a big reduction m Home market. A large stock of Linoleums and Floor cloths from best English manufacturers, splendid value,



ANDREW ORE. A New Shipment just opened, purchased m London at tbe Lowest Possible Price. Ibe Value cannot be surpassed. Inspection and comparison invited. ALL HIGH CLASS DRAPERY.



J JUST I OF f'TO ] {°^ SPRING & SUMMER GOODS |o=2 Including the Very Latest Novelties m MILLTNKRY, DRESS GOODS, MANTLES, GLOVES, COSTUMES, HO-IHRY, DRESSES, SUNSHADES, , MEN'S AND BOltS 1 CLOTHING, SERGES, WORSTEDS, Etc. (for made-toorder Suits and Sinp'e have just been opened up, and we can assure you that Latest Novelties R ftp rial I » tfipaoi IMP Latest No v glti Newest Stales OfJCvIPII lilCtUllYG Newest S iyles Are this Season's Consignment ot New, Beautiful, and Useful Thingß, sp'cially Shipped to us by our London House, (IS9 141 Wool Exchange, E. 0.) fITSK t ODBpLLUSTEATED MAGAZINE | J/g:. OF SP.KIJNGJ- AND feUMMER GOODS, Is now m course of preparation, and will be ready on or about SEPTEMBER 21. Wiite lor 6"ne. It will be sent post free, on application, to any address m the Colony; IN THE MEANTIME— i Our Good abb .{ L A D I EIS 1 Ouß GooD9 ABB CHEAPEit, Fresher, ' Cheaper, Fbesher, and moee f otlish I SH('ULD WR FOR AND MORE St¥LISH THAN THOSE OBTAIN- 1 ' THAN THOSEOBTAIN ABLE IN THK COUM- ,_ A -_—.__.. -^ , ABLEIIN THE CoUN TRY.t I PATTERNS 1 trt. W. STRANGE & CO.. MBROJANTS, MANUFACTURERS, & FAMILY DRAPERS, CHRISTCHUBOH. * FOR BEST VALUE IN SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY. -GO TO



God madb thk | « God mabb the Country, Man madh LIFE IN THE OOUHTHY County, Man madb thh Town."—Oowper thk Town."—Oowper IS Pleasanter, as well as Healthier, than Lifegin Town—bub it comes more expensive, oh it fly— THE REASON > Becuuee—Pbices abk so much Higher m tub f THE REABON ,WHY? j COUNTBY THAN THEY ARE IN THB TOWN. ( WHY P This is just why so many Ladies shop with us, for by doing so they nob only nd MUCH / OUR PRICES ARE INFINITELY CHEAPER THAN \ MUCH CHEAPER ! \ THOSE RULING IN THE COUNTRY, / CHIAPER But, also, th»b they get Bkttie quality and » Jmuch widbk choiojc LOTS of Ladies resident m the Country visit Town bub seldom, yeb shop regularly with us— Shopping by Post C ) Shopping by Post Costs Nothing but 1 X V PII S I ' t CoBTS Nothing but A STAM . ( *J X X £> X • j A2d STAMP. All that Ladies residing m places distant from Chriitchurch, and who do not want to incur the bother and ex-, ense of a trip to town, need do is to write down require nicnts as fully and plainly »s possible, enoloee Bbamps, poatftl notes, or P. 0.0., and forward at once to us. 2;«2T. I CiiMMISWS REGEIVtD BY POST I Z&'QSr Are as faithfully and zealously attended to ac if the customer came m person 10 our establishment and did her buying) at the counter, our: sp.ecial



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UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited ■TEAMERy SAII FRCMLITTELTON ASUNDER: For Wesfcport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thure day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise Tient m Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above aro snbjecb to alteration; efsrence should therefore be made to CJbristohurch dally papers for dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashbnrton



mo STAND THIS SEASON, AND I'KAVEL the Ashbarton and Surround ing Districts, THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION SPREAD EAGLE, By Prince Imperial—dam Qutenie, by King o , the Vanquishers, grand dam Flower (imp) J TERMS : Guarantee, £3 10a each ; Season I£2 108 each. One or two Mares as per agreement; gioomage fee, sa. Good grassH paddocks for Mares at Is 6d per week with every care, but no responsi bility For further particulars see Stud Book, o apply to R H BENNETT, 250 Proprietor, Ashburton _____ - AT A LOW RENTAL, Brick Premises, conveniently situated m Taocred Street, next to McDonnell and | O_ v t-A auto. *»I£i TOWOK (



ffiHE PUREBRED DRAUGHT X STALLION ■ „ L'JBD STANLEY Will Btaml at the Owner's Farm, Lyndhurafc for the season, and travul the surround-' ing districts For pedigroe, ace Cards i -For farther particulars apply to the Groom iv charge GEORGE THOMPSON, 249 Ljud hurst j. tTcoochT Grocer Hardware, Crockery and Produce Merchant. OPPOSITE PiILWAY STATION,]) | SAaNDERS' BUILDINGS ASRBURTON.^ GROCERIES



AS this m my first. Christmas hero, I take the opportunity of infoming the tJabHo, that they can buy goods of the very best quality at my Store as cheap as any where m Ashburton. The following few quotations will show that for Cash I am quits alongside my neighbours :— 701 b Bacr 14 Sugar 14s v 51 b Box pw (%)on Tfa, 7« 1H 2001 b S ck Roller Flour 13s, 501 b Bag „ „ 3a lOd New Onrranhr, 5d per Ib New Still anas, 7,1 (J „ ElemA Rvslns, 5-1  „ New L»yer Muscatels iv 51b boses Al-nonda, Is 4 > per lb Icing Sug'tr, 61 „  Deasicated Oosoannt, 7d per lb Essence of Latnon, 5d per bofcfclo Square squash quarts, Ib 3d per bottle Ovrdials aa.sorted, la  „ OrWm of Tartar, I<3i „ lb Carbonate Soda, 3d M „ All other Lines for Gash equally Cheap. I have a Frst-claes Stock, and you cab depend upon civility and attention; I dr< not require to guarantee full weight, as I hkve always treated the Public honestly m this respect. HARDWARE This Department is now complete with a well -assorted Socle, and I feel confident yon wil fiad my Prices right. As I am s Specialist m .this Line, I do nob keep Cheap Good*, bat supply First claß3 articles only at Reasonable Prices. Shoddy Hardwau and Enamel Goods are nob worth the room theyoecupy, CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE I have juat received straight from tin Manufacturers a Shipment of Crockery, comprising Bedroom Sets fr^m 10s 6«i. White and Gold and other Jugs from 2s 6^ Set, Teapots from Is e&cri, Mason's Jam Jars, | gillon. 7s dczjn. Other Liao* equally good value. I h*ve f. larg'; assortment of G'asswarp, marked m plain figures, which must b; cleared to maka room for a Shipment clo:.< to hand. JOHN T, 0000H t GROCER, HARDWARE, CROCKERY. AND PRODUCE MERCHANT SAUNDSRS' BUILDINGS, Opposite Railway Station Anhhurfon JVLUS.M., LR.i.C.M I)IANrOF)RTH RINGING. BM A GAUD. MI B S H F R- lEDLANDE X MASIOUiiIbT, Aroadk Chambers, Aehburtoa. WE H«*VE WOW IN STOCK AND ARklVIttG FOR OUi o.<RlTi\lAtf TRaDE LARGE SUPPLIES New Cnrrarata and Raisins, new Su tanas and Candid Peek, new Muacatei and Almonds, new Dossicated Oocoani. and Silk-driß3t:d Iceir.g Su.'ar, new kin- Frnita, including A prico s, Pears, Peach* Pine applo, and Table Plums The Finest TEAS and SUGARS Town. NOW LA&DING, A SHIPMENT r.f high-dass Englt* China direct from ho Potteries* All th latest Pa tern». al o — A -SHIPMEKT |OF CHOICE! CHRISTMAS NOTFLTIEISf Direct from Japan, Please send your Orders early and blige Wa are Agents for COLUMBIA, B.S.A. and LOVELL DIAMOND, BICYCLES. CAESON & Co., TEA MERCHANTS AND BLENDERS, GROCERS, AND IRONMONGER?. Importers of Bicycles, Ironmongery, Glass and China, (Fakgbeo Street, Ashburton. 11_2 --81-GHLORIDE OF GOLD CURE. DRINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYED IT I SUFFERED from an Insatiable Appe tite for Liquor, The Bi-Chloridi of Goto Treatment cured me permanently. It Eradicates ALL Desire for Intoxicants. The detire will never return unless you re cultivate ib. No cure—no pay. Address : BICHLORIDE OF GOLD INSTITUTE oray Howe, R&ttray Street, Duuedin, Kempt home, Froaeer and Co. Agent