and when he saw her at the house he ihou f ;!v ; Bhe waa a midwife. Did not know her i<> j be tho proprietress of the house. She fkit! assaulted witness, and ordered hhn out v/lih \ vi;o language. Had eha said she wan iJu-j owner of the hoiiße and asked him io leavo, ho would not have waited a mot:n-.r.t. Ho did not really assault the woman, 1m whc:> j ho left tho house ho was struck m the \r,i>.:k i (Si the head—His Worship fund accused guilty, and fined him 20^ aud costs,' m default Reven nays' imprisonment. Dkunkekness -A first (ff-3ador was dis missed with a edition. Aa an excuse for gettiDg drunk he said it. waa •'very windy where ho was" on the 11th. I

SPORTING.

NAPIER PARK SPRING MEETING

Napier, October 11 There was beautiful weather for the open ing day of the Pork meeting, and a very large attendance. Results : Hack Hubdles, 50 soys; 1£ mile—Bulrush 1, Coin 2, Pißtol Shot 5. Scratched—Whiti re*, St Lemon. Won easily; time—2.s4f ; dividend—£s 8a Ceitebion Stakes, 50 soys ; one mile— Pistol Grip 1, The frenchman 2, Daphne 3. Scratched—Jadoo. Won by three lengths ; time—l.46; dividend—£l3 J7a County Hack, 50 aovs ; s^ven furlough— Will.o'-the-Wjsp 1, Jewel Gun 2, Sirocco 3. Scratched—Crown Prince, Bones. Won by j half a length ; time—-1.32 ; dividend—£7 9* Park Stakes, 200 sovd ; 1% mile—Tauhei J, Jadoo 2, Korematuku 3. All started. A great finish, Tauhoi winning by a shore head, Ideal fourth, Explosion seventh, Rubin ninth; time—2.l2£ ; dividend-£7 6a Wjeltkb, 50 (iovs ; one mile—Paluver ], The Hempio 2, Wateretone 3. AH started. A great fiuish, worn by a bare head ; time— 1.47§ f dividend—£ll 7a Hurdles, 70 »ovs ; 1| mile—Torpina 1, En Avant 2, Alpine 3. Dividend—£4 Is. Railway Haisdicap, IOObovf; cix furlorgs —Amoureaux 1, AuUia 2, First B!ood 3 Dividend £5 18a. Ahoribi Hack, 50 fovs ; once round— Sirocco 1, Will-o'-the-Wisp 2, Pansy 3. Dividend—£s 17s.

SECOND DAY.

Napier, Oot 12 Second Hack Hdrdles—Awahuri 1, Coin 2, Aquatic 3. All started. £5 14)

CRICKET.

The opening of the cricket) season by the Ashburton Cricket Club yesterday was a \ great success m every way. An excellent wicket had been prepared by the curator, Mr W. W. Smith, who deserves the thauka of ihe Club for the paina ho had t ken to make the opening fiay a success. Afternoon tea was provided by Mrs Crisp, assisted by Mesdames Cuthbertaon and Grange, and needless to say theee Indies were kept busy during the afternoon by the many thirsty players and spectators on the grour.d There was a good muster of players at two o'clock, when teams — representing President v Patrons—were picked by Messrs Cuthbert son and Mcrrisssy, there being no leas than seventeen playera oo eaeb aide. Before com mencing the match, the President, MrC W, l'urnell, brkfly addressed the players, con gratulating them upon the promise of a successful season, and impressing upon them the necessity for constant practice, if they wished to obtain proficiency m the game. He then announced the season opened. This was received with cheers aud the pliyers took the field. The form shown by the p'.ayera, especially m fielding, was up to the average cf opening days, and revealed the facb that the Club has brea strengthened by several new members, among whom mny be mentioned E. Nicoll, Kobiiiiard, Willis, and Pickle 3. all of whom shapsd well. The match waa won by the President's :enm, who put up 105 runs agaiaj> I he Patrons' 75, thus winnicg by 30 runa, For the winning tn v, Percy Orr 18, Andrews 16, Wjilis 15. and 0 Dciisiii o 12, were the: priuciral sc-rcrs— Wiijia (nix for 18), Bookefct, end Orr being tho most successful bowlers, For tl c Patrons-Hill 13, Amos 12. T. Grange 10, got into doub'o figures. Eobilliiird (eev^n f"r 2\), M*r>deo, and Percy secure] the bowliDg avernges.

"Go and Tell the Others."

Thero were eleven of U3 m all, four wptneri and seven men. Wo worn pas senger.s on b>vd the : hip B f.ck Squall, 900 to•:», bound frnir. ho:.dan to Calcutta. 'Iha crew lnd mulini d and marooned us o;> Amsterdam 'aland -a gnat, bleak nek m iha Indian Ocean. Ten d iya passed. We h^d consumed m ;st if our p;ovi.~ioris ;-.n \ aH cur fiater. Tlus far we li»d only sought water on the island. .No rain fioni :he luavtns, no Sfiil on lho £-ta ! Our tongues were cracking like uplands m a drought Yi^u h»vo read of the tortures of thusb. May fortune confine your knowledge to that. One more attt mpt ; the hist. Two of the men—ths least feeble — s'.arted. Hours went by, hours that smote like hammers! and burned likfl clots of molten lead. Exhausted and despairing tho men lighted upon a spring half hidden ander a remote clifF. Each took a few swallows. Then one of them fell fainting on the ground, just able to tay to his companion, "Go—go till the others !" People s.ay that buffering is the mother of selfishness. Often it is so ; not always, thank God. A.nyway, the sense of relief ever glows with gtatitude and pity. Read the following—a woman's story—and you will see why the two are paired la my mind. " From my childhood I hava been subject to headache and dizsinees At the ape of seventeen I was very weak and ill. My tongue was furred, my appetite poor. My food seemed to give me no strength ; I waa always tired. My hand* and feet were cold and clammy, and my skin of a creamy hue. One day, whilst m service ab Mrs Firth's, Park Farm, Thorn hill, I visited my home On arriving there I had great pain nnd fluttering sfc the heart ; I coald scarcely sfcind, It to frightened my mother that sho got some neighbours to assist me to the dolor's. He said ' Your heart is m a .shocking state.' " Ho gave me medicineß, but I wvinot relieved by them. Getting worse I gave up my situation, being too i'l to lenvo home. Soon I was seized with a nasty cough and irritation of tho throat and chest ; I could get no sleep m account <f h. I would sit up m bed until daybreak coughing and spitting, and waa of course worse tired than when I went to bed. My legs trembled co that I could not star:d or walk much ; f waa Dot able to wash or dress myself In this condition I remained month after month, growing weaker daily, On one occasion I was ao bad that mother thought I was dying, and fetched Mra Senior, a neighbor, saying, 4 Do come and help me.' "In January, 1890, I went to the Dewabury Infirmary, where I was tinder treatment for six weeks. The doctors gave me iron mixture and other tonics, bufc they had no effect. Other young girls, were there, being doctored for ail ments like men, to as little purpose as far as I could see. *' I next tried change of air, and went to Halifax, also to B-ttley, without benefit. I pontinuai to waste away, and people said I would never recover. In Way, 1891 I firf tread of Mother Seigd's Syrup m * book I hit was left at our house. "Mother got me a bottle from Mr J Day, thj chemist, Tb/rohill L es. and I began caking it. After taking only a few does 1 found a little relief ; the heaviness at my chest and the pain at my heart were easier, a: d my food digested and agreed with me. I now grew stronger every day iind was soon able to "0 back to my work. But I kept on taking the Syrup still, and to the surprise of every o.ne, the colour c»"ne to my cheeks, and 1 have sinca enjoyed the best of health. All my family were delighted, as you may well believe (Signed) Miss Hannah Milnes, 18, Walker's Buildings, Brewery Lane, Thornhill Lees, Dewebury, October 12th,

j 1892 j " f\S. ■ If we could have afforded, wo I should 1: v-,' | 'ilili--.-!. <! a 1 the particulars ! ".' my 0.-i:.-;■- ;■..;■;: •.■,■.-;■'.■ i) --I'M, li.afc others i might 1-,- • ; ■ i,v wuki-q !•-• '.■■ ok L-v a romody.— i n ;-i" i Th;.r. ! :U; :;; i:, Siso w-ntrcl to tell l ihoo! it jiij, ;.i:. : ■•. p. (m: ihL 1, li'%r sfc'>ry wo help hor to tell th m where io find a c-.;ro fur indigestion anci t'yspeueia, and it« dsntjeruus consequences, when all hope seems U> have f;\-\»d iwir-y.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Eampsiead-

The monthly meeting of tho Hampatead School C 'mm I tec was hold on Wednesday evening. Present—Messrs Huge, Kunisey, Hunt, iltuciy, Oawsfiy, aad Si range. Mr Maynard was granted leave of absence, Mr Cawsey was voted to the chair. STATF. | The Board of Education wrote stating that it could nob at present establish Miss Shea:d'a engagement on a permanent footing, as it was necessary to ascertain what alkeia fcions will be required m the scale of ataffa salaries, and m any case the average attend ance would be a principal factor m determin ng this. [ The aesitstant master (Mr Fn'zzelle) ten* ' dered his resignation on account of ill-health, and ihanked the Committee for the oon aideration extended to him during hia ten years of service. | On the motion of Mr Hunt, seconded by Mr Sage, tho resignation was accepted with regret, and ordered to bo forwarded to tho Board. It was also resolved that Mr Frizzslle be given a testimonial with a letter expressing the regret of the Corn mi Ceo ut tho loaa of hia services, and trusting that his healih will speedily improve, ATTENDANCE. The truant < flic r sent m a report, which was considered, and ho was lecoimrendcd to proseou'e tho parent of Borne children not uttending school, The school roll numbered 362, with au average attendance for the mouth of 320. BAD FOOTPATH The Secretary was instructed to request the Hampstcud Town Board to improve the drainago and footpath opposite the school gate VISITING COMMITTEE Mr Hunt reported for last month, aDd Messrs Oawsey and Harciy were appointed for the current one. ACCOUNTS Accounts amouating to £35 Zi 9a were passed, and the moating a«ij urjed

Latest Items.

House Faik. —Messrs Friedlauder Bos. Ltd, wero favored with a large attendance of farmers at their horse fair at West Stree: Mart to-day. Though really good young draughts realised hi«h prices, the strong all round demand noted at late sales was hardly maintained Three-year-olde, unbroken, realised £28 l(b to £36; broken to all farm work, any tiial, five and six-year-old geldings, £31 to £44 ; eight-year-old gelding,

THEASHBUETON GUARDIAN: THUKSDAY, OOTOBfiK 12, 1899.







No Appetite, General Weakness,



If your food is only partly digested then the body is only partly nourished. The blood rapidly becomes thin and filled with impurities, the nerves are easily exhausted, there is headache, restlessness, and the whole system is greatly debilitated. Mr. A, Chauff ourier, of Wagga Wagga, Hew South Wales, sends us his photo graph, and the following testimonial:



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" "While reporting for the local and metro politan press m Riverina, I contracted a severe chill which developed into a general weakness Of my digestive organs. A short course of



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/§ / SAVKD EVERY BY PURCHASING YOUR GROOJSKIES, FTC , PttOM FLETCHER BROS. Fprcuil K'ctico to those who buy on cndlt—Hard Facts for Ht»rd Figures —— ._ Are you good at Fifctinrs (J»n yon make —— —— _____ menial oalculuions, or do you use Peooi n.v rucrr A\n\ n ttp •«»* P*per. Were you pn fident imishool rAI UAkJI AJNJJ SAVji 9t rob-wctioD ? Try the following mathe. matiottl problem, propounded by our Price X? jQ O Lwt--in your head or wjth peacil-tob c& di ■' tT. mb PP r p "c«« from the pricei yon arc charged b 7 buying on Credit, md Me the A YEAR, Poundtyoa would m a trear br Ptc __________ chaiing your Groowlei from uu BNTBBPRISB. Leaders m Our Line—lmitated but not Equalled, Like a Oat Watches a Mouse-We watch to give you Lowest Price, wd Highest Values. "YOU HAVF, no doubt, watched oar Business grow from a small bejriootoe XV7 U made five years ago (In the email shop next to the Hank of' Sew &2 I land) to by far the Largest Grocery Jfcfcablfchmeofc i n Fthe A.hburton Oountyfbat £?• you stepped to consider the reason for our almost phenomenal success Wo Sr£itl It to the high standard of e*c 3 llence of our g9^B,\u000a m fnJSS^Si invariably beenkept down to the lowest payable level, and we assure oufnauW"! customers that thu will always: be our aim When we commenced business °nS burton we were told that our life aa storekeepers was limiteA tn th**l «, \»X* v * is well known l, r th ia time, we Yorfchlr. a £ £,Z d "' ti ° wf.™ o^p.l" intend to rtmain to. " I|JP» Bna Compare our Prises and they are bound to unlock your Pocket Pook. FINEST ROLLER FLOUR .. .. «6 j per ton, 200 ib l2s M , lOO IbT B U, FINEST SNOWDROP ?UGAR (Aookland, WfL tk or ,*. M _. r 7ft , bag, with any Brand of TEA ;or withe ut Tea 14aper 7a!b fitl^»l *i* nP -7?i DUCHESS TEA po«e«e. great strength, I. ft/S r lb bi^fh i. ?S?K^ d U" WM*hll ORANGE PEKOE CEYLON (golden tipped) £f JL r A« f S?^ WX .. STATION TKA, m Chest, and WchSS from UUdW/lh dby tIM ARAB, NELSON, MOATE and CO, and GOLDLeI^t'eIJ m .tock.



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f FOB SALE, m ATBRT O~ SECTIONS. Nos. 9, 18, 29, 30, 31, 38, 39, 69, 60, 62, 76, 77, 78, 90, 92, 93, 94. Q EVERAL Building Sections pt Fairton. Prices from £8 to £18 GOOD Family House and £ acre; con venient to the railway and schools. fX$& Acre, wellfenoed;, Wfst Town Belt For particulars and; prices apply H. W. BARRETT, ARCADE. j



HOW IS IT the Aloorn's oan sell so cheap ? Easy, when you know that their rent is less thaa one-third it would be m East Street, and that they do mosb of the work themselves. If you want a nice Suit for yourself or your boys, or Biots or Shoes for wife or daughter, come to Robert Alcorn's, Mavslock Street, where you will get them good as well as cheap. NEW STRAWS, Flowers, Ribbons Ruchings, G!ove«, Veilings, Laces Muslins, Prints, Embroideries, Calicoes, Flannelettes, Dress Goods, and lovely Summer Gapes and Jackets now to hand. The making of Underclothing, Pinafores, Aprons, Sun Bonnets, and" Presses stilt I receives first attention at Mrs Alcorn's. WANTED Known—That Mitchell i Turner have taken Temporary Premises Kelow Mr Burnard I*, t>ere to make ft display of the Ikrgesb tange of Qilol'otha and LJnoleutns evetf ihpTfn m, Aufclwrfcon*



M E LLO R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, T8 the Most RELIABLE House for GOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. Our aim is to give yon the best valtte for little money. HONESTY is our Policy. W« will not Guarantee you'aa article unless we know it will give youjferery (Bfttißfaotion. One Trial is all we ask—Our Goods Sell themselres. «-n«-ii»— j MELLOR, TANOBED STRE T, ASHBUBT3N



WA R - YV A R TpHE Anticipated WAR is making a Great Differance m the Price of iJKKJ A DSTUPFS, but the DREBSSTC JFir» of the SALK of SMITH'S ASSIGNED STOCK ARE CHEAPER THAN EVER. REMEMBER - TH4T IHIB GREAT SALE POSITIVELY CLOSES ON SATURDAY NEK T, (TUB Hth INST) THEREFORE ON THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY NEXT Only will you be able to Secure the GREATEST BARGAINS m DRAPERY GOODS that have ever been offered m Aehbmton. WE DO NOT WISH TO BOER YOU WITH A PRICE LIST, BUT INVITE YOU TO COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES ON TUESDAY NIiXU we will h»ve » few OASES FOR SALE «b SMITH'S ASSIGNED SAI.k TANORBD STREET. <[11-nl ..>. F- S MALCOLM. V^-.i.



j Entertainments. ~OtI;If&JL7UJW& > MALL. "YE OLU:i ENGLISH I']l'] VILLAGE." ( tPKNED by His Worship the Mayor on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, i asp 7.30, Continuing till SATURDAY. i Doors open at 7 o'clock, til! 10 p.m Goods to sell. Refreshments on hand. Many novelties. Hprcia! painted Fcet.ery Three days' excitement. Sta£e ptcgramrr.e each evening. Admission—6d ei»ch night. Tickets at H. M Jones', Baat Street. Special Luncheon on SATURDAY, Oct. 14, at 12 noon ; one shi linp, children half price; " 10 41 ODDFELLOWS 1 HALL. Thursday"* Friday, (OCTOBER 19 and 20 ) i Bijou Variety Company IN their bright, amusing, and up to date entertainments. Mr F. C. Mosobavb—Baritone. Miss Kitty Raymond — The Popular Lady Humourist, Mr Albert Lt,oYB-Serio Comio Singer. Miss Marie Hilton ~ The Charming Violinist and Singer. Mjss May Hardy—Piano & Accompanist. Mr Frank Howard ~ The popalsr Comedian, will appear m New 2 jaland foi the firs'; time with his budget of the latent Comic Songs. Be sure you come and see the extremely Funny farce entitled < QUIST APARTMENTS," Mr F. 0 Musgrave as the Eccentric Boarder, supported by the lull Campauy, Popular Piicea .. .. 2j & Is. 10 9l A. LLOYD. DAVID THOMAS. AROADBi SATURDAyToCTOBER 14 MR DAY.D THOMAS haß received in etruetions from a Southern Client to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on SATURDAY, October 14,— | ]O DRAUGHT FILLIES & GELD- j XO INGS, from two to eight years old. Good woikers Fanners requiring good aorta should attend this sale. ' Sale at 1 o'clock. DAVID THOMAS, 10 69 Auctioneer NOTICE. T AM A CASH [BUYER OF WHEAT AND _OATS. 9J95^ David thomas. JiTRIEDLANDEIt BKOS^L^d" ~OATS! HAVING received an Order from the Imperial Government for a supply of OAFS, we ore prompt Cash Buyers for immediate delivery. FRIEDLANDER BROS,, Ltd. 10 86 ~F()K PKIVATE BALK, A VERY Deßirable Private Residence, splendid situation, comprising eight rooms, with pantry, scullery, waßhhouse, and every other convenience. Hot and cold water tuppiy, and gas laid on. Full par ticulars to intending purchasers from FRIEDLANDEtt BROS, Limitkd. VW^E HAVE FOR SALE PRIME SEED POTATOES Of Various Descriptions. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED., 900 acreTfarm atlothven WE have for Private Sale a splendid GraziDgand Cropping Farm, cloa to Methven, on which there are the follow ing improvements :—Six roomed House, stall Stable and Barn. The property is securely fenced and subdivided into eight paddocks, with plenty of wafer. We invite applications as to further perbiculars from intending purchasers. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lm>, Land and Estate Agent ~"for~pmvate sale™" WE have for Private Sale a Comp!et« 1 HRESHING & CHAFFCUTTINGt PLANT, consisting of-r? flight Horae-power Traction Engine, by Aveling and Porter, with patent Lubri cator ; Combine, by Hornsby and Son, with self feeder; Elevators, by P. and D. Duncan ; and Chsffcuttor, by Andrews and Beavin, with Doable B»gger; also, Whar», Water Cart, etc. Also—Four horee-power Portable Engine, by Clayton and Shuttleworth, m first class order FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. MANURES. MANURES WE ARK m a position to Supply the Celebrated MANURES Of the BELFAST and FAIR FIELD Freez ing Works at the same price at our Stores as if taken delivery pf at tb,9 Faitfield Works. 2s 6i per Ton allowed if the quantity purchased exceeds 5 Tons. A. reduction of 5 per cent will be made ti regular Freezing Clients We have also m stock, and will be pleased to supply at lowest market rates : ODAMS SUPERPHOSPHATE. 37 per cent soluble. PURE BONEDUST. 48 per cent Phosphate and 42| par cent Ammonia, AND STANDARD PHOSPHATE, (Star brand) Ef ual to 44 per cent Bone Phosphate of lime KAINIT (Potash Manure). 13.24 per cent Pure Potash, equal to 24.57 per cent Sulphate of Potash. rJH[S MANUKE Is free from sulphuric acid , Sweetens and greatly improves the land Prevents and remedies fioger and toe disease Produces enormous crops of rape and turnip Is suitable for all soils and all crops Is lasting m its effects, and brings to the • farmer the sure promise of better times ■ ..,•.. ; ■ FRIEDLANDER BROS., lm



WANTED Known—That now is the time to make selections of Costumes tor the Summer, Full ranges of choice materials m Novo'r.y (,V.!ori!ii>B See oura first.—Mitchell & wstsicu WANTED K'-o-vn—Th:;.<, iho arrival of the Irji :c completes c-uv se-;con'i« importation?, which tire fully Juuh.'o thoie of previous aeafirme. Kach department ready for big businuL-s.—Mitchell & Turner. rpO LET. — Itighb R >omed House iii JL Cameron Streat (b.low Reid a; d Gray's), at protent occupied hy Mr Novth cote ; posse, sion October 20"h. App'y at houss or Mortiico c & Hefford's. 10 23 TTIARMERS and VilTtonTto Ashburton! V will Gad Mrs McGkkgok's Refresh ment Room*, ufc I'no corner of Kaat ami Buruelt .-tseets, the ino-t centra! aid Iks: m town. H<t Luncheons daily from 12 to 2 Tea, c iiee and .igiifc refreshments at ail hours Confectionery and fruio of the best always m stock. IN THE ESTATE OF IHE LA.TE DR LEAHY. ALL ACCOUNTS due to the Estate of i ho Late Dr Leahy, not p kid within one monih from date will be SUED FOR, with out further notice. Moneys owing to be paid to Messrs Nicoll Bros., East Street, Ashburton, whose receipt will be a full discharge. HELEN L. LE \HY, I Executrix. October 12, 1899. 10 90 ashbuktonHhigh school mHE BOARD OF GOVERNORS offer JL for competition SJX Scholarships, open to all Children tona fide residents m the County of Ashburtou, exoept those m attendant? at a High .School The Scholarships will entitle ths holders to free education m the Ashburton High School for two years Candidates musf not be more than 14 years of age on (he Ist December, 1899 The!■ xamination papers set will be based on the programme of the Public School woik Candidalcb 1 notices, acting date of birth and name of head teacher, must be sent to the Secretary not later than THURSDAY, the 30 h November Tha ExismioaMon will be hoid m the Ash burton High School on FRIDAY and SAUR;)AY, she Bch and 9th December, commet'elpg at 10 n.m. each day CHARLES BRADDELL, Secretary Ashhurtor., 12th OctoJer, 1899 10 37 LOST, STOLEN, OR STRAYED— AN'E BAY GELDING, fouryear-old, with white near hind foot. Finder rewarded on leaving euch information as will lead to the recovery of same at this Office. 10 85 HAVING sold Privately the Furniture, etc , m Jubilee Dining Rooms, the s»me is WITHDRAWN from Public Auction, aa advenised m TUESDAY'S Guardian. 10 95 HENRY STEPHEN* O*. •&' A i rill-IE Rflcular Monthly Mooting of the J. Athburton Masonic Lodge, No 1811, E-U., will bo bold this Evening m the Masonic Hal', Tancred Street. Third Degree. Visiting Brethren cordially invited. 10 95 ROJ3KHT FRIZZKLLI^, VV.M. "bIS•:OLU1 lON bTpIRTNKRSHITr" Ff^HE Purtnerahip hiih.ro existing 1_ between Hexkv Barrett «od HofiErtT Charles Harriett, carrying on Businubs ai D.-aj;orH, Clothiers, ec, at " Th« Hall," Kast; Street, Ashburton, has beeu DIS ?OLVKD by mutual consent;, as from the 20th S! PTEMBER, 1899 H. C. Barrett | will carry on tho Businers m the came Pre , miaes, and respectfully requests all accounts ! owing to the Firm to be paid to him there i It will be his endeavour by oareful attention to the rtquir menta of customer?, to keep up the reputation of the late firm, and merit a j continuance of the favors they have received m the past, and for which they tender sincere thanks. Signed— HENRY BARRETT. HUBERT CHARLES BARRETT. Ashburton, October 4, 1899. iIIITTTirTIfD TIUVaTELY. ncred street, Next Gas^| Company's [Offices. jy;O t NEY TO LEND According to Arrangement|"from Jg£) AND UPWARDS, Upon any Security, TRADE BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments can be arranged. All Business Strictly Confidential. DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. ' AGENT FOR—Sun Fire Insurance Office and C inton-Marine rnsurance Office. 97 Ft auk Uurtig, TEE LEADING Wutclimaker, & J©>ve]Je:r» EAST STREET, HAS just opened up FRESH LINES nearly every department. New atocfc OF Bothernm'H "Wat^Jhee* fco hand. Jewelled m six holes, compensa tion ballancos, heavy cases, hunting and open faced, latest movements, keyless, and key winding. Also a new line of WALTHAMWATCHES, which are well worth inspection. Best value m Nickel and other JJcheap^ Watches m Ashburton. Largest) and best stock of Engagement and Gem Rings* I give especial value m this line, making ib a speciality. GOLD & SILVER BROOCH KS. (Noveltie Neat chaims and Greenstone Pendants m every variety. SPECTACLES & EYE GLASSES Accurately fitted with latest sight testing apparatus. NOTE.—AII my Spectacles are of English Manufacture. Beware of cheap French and j foreign goods. j 0!d Jewellery re-made iato latest designs at moderate charges. ! Watches and Clocks repaired with accuracy and promptitude* FRANK CURTIS, TUB LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, j



_ Wanted. WANTED, at fnoe—First-class Bodice Hand.—AEhburton Drapory Com. pany. 10 98 WANTED Known—That the Ashburton Borough School Concert will ba held on the 17th November Nexb, at the Odd fallows' Hall. 10 88 WANTED— Apprentices for the Dresß making. Apply Nobthoote & Hef ford, The Corner. 10 89 WAiN I'KD the People to come and see Mr F. Musgrava m " Thosa Wed ding Bells shall not ring out," at the Odd fellows' Hall, October 19 and 20. 10 92 WANTED the People to come and see the Bijou Variety Company m their highly amusing sketches «nd farces at the Oddfellows' Hall, October 19 and 20. Popular prices~2a & Is. 10 94 ANTKD~to"Buy—Freeh Eggs. "Cash given —R. I, Clark, Agent, Tan cred Street, nexb McConne.'l and Compton's Stables. 10 39 WANTED, tho people to come and see Miss Marie Hilton, tho charming Violinist and Singer, afc the Oddfellows' I Hall, October 19 and 20. 10 93 MAKING Room for season's stock.— To make room for the coming season's stock, PnV/3 Fowls of all breeds are being Bold cheap at Pelham Yards, Ash burton. Correspondence invited /^LOVERS (Colonial and Imported), \J Kyegrase, Cocksfoot, Peas, Mangel, Carrot, R:ipe, and Turnip Seed of beet quality, at very low pi ices.—J. Thomas, Havelock Street; PAIR Black Hamburg?, imported from Sydney, bot.h prize takers, for sale, * choip, at Pelhatn Yards



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