The Ashburton Guardian.

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Ashbubton : Friday, August 25, 1899,

A WRITER in the London Daily Mail calls attention to the great changes which have taken INDUSTRIAL place iv many trades CHANGES, owing to tho intro duction of new pro cesses and improvements. He says :— " There will be, of course, always numbers of ladies unable or unwilling to make their own dresses; still, the dr- ssmaker is now face to face with a formidable rival, The cheap sewing machines and paper patterns supplied by so mmy periodicals enable the fair sex to up make their own and their children's dresses at home, wi'h but little troub'e. By what is called • drying out,' tha best joints of Ameri i can meat can be made to so closely rest ruble the beet English that the slaughterhouse trade in this country is likely to be seriously affected. Why do not tha authorities plant our waste land with trees. 1 With a good supply of w. od the problem of the unemployed might be solved. A visit to the docks has put the writer in possession of a deal of curious information. The manufacture of such useful little articles us cluth«s ppgp, umbrella sticks, mouse traps, and skewers has almost ceased in this country, yet the profit attaching to those goods must be considerable, or it would not pay to cut down the timber, make the good*-, pay the railway charges to the nearest port, then exponses of shipping them from America to Englaod, cost of unloading, middleman's charges, cost of carriage to the places where they are sold, and c-irtagp to the shops Tiere is no finer workman in the world than the English carpenter or joiner, yet one of them lately told tho writer that his trade is sadly menaced. •ft is now possible,' said this workman, 'to build a house outright without the carpenter's aid at all, except as far as fitting and squaring is concerned.' Ihousands of work- ] people in Norway and America find employment in supplying England with window frames, doors and skylights j already moulded with only the edges J to finish off. The cooper's trade is also declining. America sends over enor- 1 mous quantities of wood all cut to measurement, with staves, heads, and wooden hoops complete. The days of stained glass seem to be numbered. A few years ago good workers were sure of sixty hours' work a week, now the best are frequently out of employment nine months in the year, A trans- ' parent ornanv ntal composition re sembling gelatine, and which, when , fixed to plain windows looks exactly ike stained glass, is largely responsible for this state of affair*. ' A stained glass window costing ten guineas can now be imitated for 10s,' Baid another informant. • Stained glaas-workers l cancot contend against 3|d per square foot.' Label stickers are threatened ] with adverse times. A machine has j just been invented which will paste J labels on 10,000 cans in ten hoars, i The shorthand reporter has had a fairly j prosperous, if not exactly a merry life, j but he will now have to keep his eye on the phonograph. Olever heads i are at work trying to invent a means whereby the cylinder of a phonograph will reproduce a speech with sufficient slowness to enable the speech to be wired direct from the [ machine or set up by a compositor 1 working a linotype. By the time this is accomplished many shorthand reporters will doubtless have made other arrangements. The present silk, it seems, will soon be superseded. Ihe ' new artificial' ailk is to be composed t of certain wood fibre, chemically ( treated, passed throughspinnerets, then I dried and reeled up. Its glossy appear ance is highly spoken of. ' New artificial' silk will be less than half the price of present silk, and much more durable."



A Lordly Lawyer,—The English Bar hits now, m Lord Robert Cecil, a Qaeon's Counsel who entered the profession with " lord " before his name. There have been many noblemen's sons at the Bar for 100 years and more—the famous Earl of Mans field, to wit—who have attained the high honour of the profession, bub they have not been " lords." Macauley relates that the Duke of Bedford, having refused a dukedom when first offered one, was asked by Wil liam 111 why he had done ao, and gave as a reason that it was m the interest of his younger sons, as the soub of a duke are all lords, and that no one would give a lord business, whereas an earl's sons are only " Mr," and hence labour under no such disadvantage. When some twenty-five years ago a son of the Duke of Argyle entered a business house to prepare for a mercantile career—which he .abandoned for the Stock Exchange—it made much talk. His brother (Lord Colin) practised, it is said, at tbe Indian Bar. The case of Lord Coleridge differs from that of Lords Robert and Colin, as he began his forensic career as plain Mr, but took an entirely new departure by con tinuing m the profession after succeeding to a poerage;



£ Philanthropist IDho Agent-General of Vitadatio, Mr S A Palmer, has just intimated a most remarkable departure. The works of Charles M Sheldon have sprung into prominence, and are attracting the attentiou of the entire English speaking races of the world and probably others. Mr Palmer, in his generosity, has arranged with the publishers for a quarter million copies of this most noted author's works, and will send to any address in the colonies, a copy, on receipt of twopence in stamps, or the five copies on receipb of six pence In stamps, which will only cover postage, packing, etc. Vitadatio _ aim is not only to cure the people of diseases, but also to instrucb and lead their minds bo the nobler aspirations. The lisb of books is as follows:—" In His Steps: Whab Would Jesus Do ?" " Xhe Crucifixion of Philip Strong," " His Brobher's Keeper," " Malcotn Kirk," "Richard Hardy's Seven Days." Mr Palmer is certainly going out of the usual way to reach the people, and practical philantrophy speaks for itself. At anyrate, ihe is bo be con mended. Letters addressed Sheldon," care Vitadatio, Melbourne.



. s \:; p. . w.\,.. .- t ... ,  v, :a . v* Indw.ni' ■•■'•:) Scshu'V Bo.?r. — M^'^T.i.iit'ti ,iea!&n^ ■ '= 'i»t Stir-. WANT: D Kii.-.vh Thar thf Sal« of th- Ut> is now OS) R 1: AND HEFtfORDS Y'Uq Co-U-r. FLOUR Reduced—P.ollitt'e, Brown*, or Evans':- 2001 bs, 14s ; lOOlbs, 7s 6d J 501bB, 3b lOd; 25)bi, 2s.—John Obk & Co. 8_ WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies t« try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— Mellob'sZealandia Boot Store, OR SALE.—Cheap, Several Purebred Cocks, suitable for farmen and other! for cross-breeding purposes. Making room for young stock .—Apply Pelham Yaeds, or Mail Office. \TTANTED Known—Good \ a toe for littl* YV money at Mellob'B, Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap—sooo pain of Ladle and Men's Boots and Shoes.—'Apply to Mellob, Tanored Street. OTIOB—We defy competition; you get wonderful value at Mullor'b, Tanored Street. mENDERS wanted for the sale of 600 X pairs of boots.—Apply to MxiXOS Zealandia Boot Store. T7IOUNO—In Tanored Street, the cheapest JD and most reliable 800 l Shop.— Mmxob'b Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Bluoher).—-MILLOB I | Zealandia Boot Store. ORSK for Sale.-For Sale, a light harness Horse ; wi 1 put trains, etc* Apply Mail Offior. / 10CKS & COCKERELS.—Those ps»p -\J ing pure bred Cocks and Cookerels for breeding purposes can get cheap Wyandott.es, Orpiogtouu, and Cochin* at the Peiham Yards, AehburCou. TjIOR Sale, Cheap—Six Doze* *"airi of> Jj Children's ankle straps.—Mxllob'b Zealandia Boot Store. W' "ANTED Known-That J. MoiBON haa received a large supply of Winter Buots and Shoes. They are all of the best brands and makers, and never equalled m Ash burton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker m the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know best what to get. ihere foie the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes, Discount for cash an usual. Repairs done at once. Best Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, East Btreet, Ash* urton. FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Men's Blochen only 4a lid-—Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—That we have re' ceived ex Maori a heavy shipment of Dress Goods, Choice Colorings m Coating Viennas, and Cretonnes; one case Fancy Blacks m elegant designs.— Mitobkll fc TUBNEB. TilOR SALifi, at Great Reduction*—(he X I Whole of Mbs Alcorn's Stock New and Fashionable Capes and Jackets including Kaiapoi—over 100—Dress Goods, Flannel ette*, Skirtings, Embroideries, Laces, VeiU iDgs, Millinery, Children's and Ladies* TJuderclothing, &o. AT MRS ALCORN'S Stock-taking Sale— Pinafores and Aprons from 9d, Chil dren's Pelisses and Jackets from 3a 6d, Ladies' Jackets and Capss from 8s; Dross Goods, double width, all wool, from 9d j Winter Tweeds and Heavy Serges from Is, Trimmed Millinery half price, Stamped Mount Mellick work reduced 10 per cent, and Crewel Silks 9d per dozen during sale only, WANTED Known-That we have been fortunate m securing a job line of Cheap Tweeds, just the thing for cheap suite for boys' clothing ; new colorings and choioe patterns.—Mitchell & Turned. WANTED Known-That we are now offering a special line of Goat Rugs, large size, choice skins, at 12s 6d; Qilolothij Linoleums, and Carpet Squares m confusing variety.—Mitchell & Tubnbb. m ENDERS wanted To wear out 1000 X pairs of Mellob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass., I AM now opening -a lot of Blanket, Flannels, and other Woollen Goods bought before the rice m the Price of Wool, which I am offering at former prices. A nice lot of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suite made to special order. Orders for Suita taken—Fit and Workmanship guaranteed. Covert Coats from 30a ; at Ri Aloobn's, 6 6 ORPINGTONS. — Prizs Cookerels and Pullets for Sale.— Pelham Yabds, Ashburton. POULTRY BREEDING.-Now is the JL time for farmers to get good stock Cockerels at the Pelham Yabds, Aehburton WANTED Known-Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. HEN TURKEYS for Sale.— Apply Office of this Paper. SEEDS, Seeds. Nimmo aud Blair's Standard Vegetable Seeds—3d per packet, 80 varieties; at Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores, MRS McGRHGOR has taken over the Refreshment Rooms at the corner of JH'aab and Burnett Streets, Ashburton, where she will welcome all her friends and Public Generally. Hot Luncheon Daily from 12 to 2. Hot Pies, Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa at all hours. A Choice Assortment of Confec tionery, and all kinds of Fruit m Stock. E. W. EUNMEB, NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with the Farmers' Cooperative Association, have much pleasure m sta^ng that m future I shall carry on my business at the offices and store lately occupied by the above As eociation at the corner of West Street and Havelock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises.) STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. 1 132 E. W. HANMER. ALFKED MARTIN, TOBBING, PLASTERING, AND BRICK O WORK. DONE. Ranges and Coppers set. Orders strictly attended to. Address— j Mr i'ow.G's Cottage, Cox Street, Aihburfcon, 108



Frank Curtis, THE LEADING Watcslimalc***» Jewfi'er, and [Opticio**. JUST LANDED: T ARGE STOCK of NICKEL and other JLj Watches, being importe 1 direct and manufactured to my own design. Theao WATCHES will be found to give every satisfaction. A special value line at £1 is tvrll worth inspection. ROTHERHAMS, WATERBURYS, Etc., In all grades and prices. KEEPERS <fe WEDDING RINGS of mv own manufacture—guaranteed 18 carat—kept m all bizos and designs. AS USUAL—MY BROOCHFS, GEM RINGS, AND STOCK OF JEWELLERY is the Largest and Best Assorted m Ash barton. Presentation Clocks and Alarms m all prices and designs. REPAIRS effected with my usual prompt ness and exactitude. OLD JEWELLERY Re-made into up-to-date fashions, at moderate rates. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER 4 EXPERT {Late of London), TTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months—viz. March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Stndio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton, or at Commercial Hotel. 6 252 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAnTaND THEORY OF MUSIC. TIT RBT>QWMAN Tji 0 X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelook Street, Ashburton. Pupils preparei for Trinity College exam nations. | J. V. DE BEER, THE LBADISG JEWELLER & WATCHMAKER, 18 NOW SHOWING NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS j ——. 1 A LARGE STOCK of the Kewesb, j -Cl. Brightest, and up-to-date Jewellery. INSPECT. — INSPECT. All articles marked m Plain Figures. Just received a line of Rothebham's Celebrated English Levers, Made Specially to his order, with Extra Jewels, and very heavy Cases to suit hard wear, A few Lsdies' Rolled Gold Watches*, Ten to Twenty Years' ir ,GuAßA»TEß, very highly recommended. Greenstone is now very fashion] able, A new assortment of Choice Designs. SPEBTACLES~SPECTACLES. A tail Stock of Lenses, on the inter changeable system. Convex and Concave, both m Blue and White. The Lataafa Novelty m Eyeglasses, " 6 THE KEVLUC." Light and Easy, will .not fall off. SIGHT TESTING A SPECIALTY. REPAIRS Prompt. — REPAIRS Neat. J. V.DE~BEER, ;(Late S. Salek) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.; SAiNDXSJ* <& !9oii(B Euca lypti Extract. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. f Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract m the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In ; order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we tate:— It is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Sohulz, Professor of Parmacoiogy, ab Bon, and Professor Dr; Mossier, Director ef the Medical Clinics at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen a.id freed of acids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant All crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpentine*, which are abandoned long since as an internal medicament. These crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible:— I By their deficiency m pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced m apecifio density through tue preßenoe of acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resine and tennates. If these crude oils, so-called eucalypti extracts, are applied by mistake m cases of oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal uflamations, dysentery, etc., the con sequences are most appalling. For safety ake ask always for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. — Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS. "Sure, Bridget," an' it's the Hondai Lanka Unblended Tea yell be after buyin';, it* like Ould Ireland itself for qqalitv i



TO THE DEAF.—A rich lady, cured of her Deafness and noises m the head by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, has sent £1000 to his Institute, so that deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drums may have them free. Apply to Department, N.S., The Institute, "Longoott," (Juunerabury, London, W , EjjgL'nS.



WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all "W OO.Lt plaoed m my hands for Skis either m Ashhurton, Timaru, or for Shipment. ■ ■ This Season's WOOL SALES for CANTERBURY hare been fixed as under, viz :— CHRISTOeURCH—November 23, 1899; December 14, 1899; January 18, 1900 February 9,1900. TlMAßU—December 1, 1899; January 5, 1900; February ?, 1900. WOOLSACKS and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Market Rates. D- THOMAS, Ashburton. -PURE JSEED S- I HAVE lately ereoted, regardleßß of Coil, the MOST COMPLETE Heed Cleaning JPlant South of the Line, and I now a k intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at Work. I am now prepared to CLEAN for Farmers any Description of SEEDS & GRAIN And will GUARANTEE to give them SATISFACTION. I o%n Supply Best RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT, locilly grown ; also, B*«fe CLOVERS, Dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ; Also—Htost and Soh's Best ENGLISH CLOVERS, IURNIP3, RAPE, j LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc. ' #-> DAVID THOMAS, &BHBURTOF, j HAVB YOU HEARD THE STARTLING NEWS? NO, WHAT IS MP *? WHY, THE SALE OF SMITH'S ASSIGNED STOCK IS BEING CONTINUED FOR — A FEW DAYS LONGER — Until their Ohristchurch Premises are reidy for their occupation, TN THE MEANTIME, the Gcods are being Sold ab Prices that are Simply PARALYSING. To enumerate the Prices of the whole of this FirisM-Class Stock would be impossible, but a few will show the People of Athburton that "WE are the People to deal with, There is no need to SBnd your money to Christohnroh when yon can get your Goods as follows : ~ Sewing Cottons, a few left at ... .- „«, lOd per dozen Cro Cotton Reels ... .-, ... .„ 6d per dozen Ladies' all* Wool Cashmere Gloves from , ,„. 3d per pair Lidiea' Black Silk Gloves from ... ... ... 6d per pair Yard wide Flannelette, with fancy Border, from .„, 2s 6d per dozan Reversible Plaid Flannelette from ... ... ._ 3s 6d per dozen White Calico from ... _ .. ... Is 6d per dozen Cretonnes, choice Patterns, from ... .- ... 3» 9d per dcein Colored Drtsa Sergei, including Navy, from  ... 10^ per yard Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers .., ... » 4s lid per pair Youths' Colonial Tweed Suits, three garments, from » 12s 6d Men's Mackintoshes, sewn throughout, ... .. 27s 6d THESE PRICEB ARK STARTLING ENOUGH« But Come and See as, and yoa will own, as those, who havt been lay, that our Stock fs the Cheapest that has ever been shown m Ashburton. Don't F orgret — These Prices only at the Sale of— SMITH'S ASSIGNED STOCK, NEXT REGISTRAR'S OFFICE, TANCRED STREET. F & MALCOLM, Vendor •>. SEALY AND CO. NEW SEEDS! NEW SEEDS! NEW SEEDS! FOR THE FARM-—deluding Clovers, Byegrass, Cocksfoot, Turnips, Eape and Peas. SEW SEEDS FOR THE VEGETABLE GAEDEN In any Quantity Required, or m3d ackets. NEW FLOWER SEEDS IN Id PACKETS OR 94 PER DOZEN PACKETS ASSORTED. NEW GARDEN REQUISITES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. (T WHEELBAND'S BLIGHT SPECIFIC—One dressing according to directions will thoroughly eradicate Scale Blight from fruit trees. TREE JjUOERNE i "SSr J. SEALY AND CO. 8 52



"I Ashburt on Pn ~in"ture Warehouse. *V* I Mil ■ ■■! , — WICKER AND 'FANCY CHAIRS-- I -(g^i^^^feS^^wfl^ With and without In New and Choice Cushions, De9ignß at At Prlces t0 sulk>ll» Reduced Prices. from 5/6 each. Linoleums, Carpets, tJ^£^j^^^^^^^^# A choicß assortment oueo Ware, etc -r-f;-J~:M^^&i:ki^^M^^^S i Cushions, to choose JTTrjrSINI^ URiH of all kinds made on the Premises. Large frtocks of BEDSTEADS always on hand and arriving direot from Makers. T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCBED STREET, opposite Arcade. JOHN T. COOCH, (LATE A. LAWRIE), BAUNDEKS* BUILDINGS, ABHBUKTON, "I3^-GS to call attention to the feet that he has now opened up » HARDWARE DEPARTMENT In the Shop adjoining the Grocery and Crockery Store, which has been re fitted, and furnished with a Complete Stock ef DOMESTIC, FURNISHING, AND FARMERS' —IRONMONGERY.— All Goods m the Department will be marked — CASH PRICES in pla figures. JOHN T. COOCH, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. SALE - SALE - SALE BARGAINS — BARGAINS — BAffcGAIM IN DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES npHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE DECIDED TO CONTINUE THEIR GREAT SALE Until SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, and up to that Date Goods will be Marked |Lowkr Man ever. We have.been fortunate enough to Secure from the Wholesale Wharehouae tome JOB LINES at VERY LOW PRICES, m FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES, CALICOES, SHIRTS, BHIRTIN3S, Women's, Girls', and Boys' HOSIERY, Ladies' aid Gentlemen's UMBRELLAS, Men's HATS, CAPS, and UNDER CLOTHING, COLLARS AND TIES m Great Variety. AUo—Bome Choice .Lines m Ladies', Gentlemen a, and Children's SLIPPERS, BOOTS, and SHOES. AirGooda wiilj.be Marked Down m ;Plain Figures at Lowest Possible Prices CALL AND SEE FOE YOURSELVES. (X)— GRANT AND MOORE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. TO MY CLIENTS. T AM PREPARED TO DISPOSE OF ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIELB FREEZING WORKS, TO BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. It would be well to give me particulars prior to sheep being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON



fo:.i L«.r?x>'-T, -% JL Tp^'AL WAIL H"K\ el^i^i^ *■* MfcHS, *lbhs«^M.-.i ''**' 'ig'.'-^&b" BOCOTcraode'rioufotallolAti-^f , .>.-.-- -v.,-.-^. p^gggQggj.^ calling; a; Moate Video or Eio, Teneriffe Mid Ply mouth* Vessel Ton Commander From j Date. Gothic „. 7730 Kidley ... Wel'b'nlJuly 20 lonic _ 4748 Kempson Wel't'nlOct. 12 CARGO STEAMERS. ♦Dflphic... 8273 Snowden LytTfcon June 29 *Aotea ... 5364 Evans — August Pakeha .„ 4331 Prosser — August Maori .... 5317iMoff»tt | — Sept *Carries Third-clasa Passengers. E. W. HANMIB, Agenb, NEW ZEALAND £'*$/;■■'"' OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, lenerlffe & Plymats.l:. Best Aocommodabion far all olaaeeu o' pMKeajynra at Lowest Ratos. Port of learners. Tobs. Deporture. D^tc, Rnkaia 663^ — August 3 Pap-uiui 7000 — iVußuat 31 Rnahir;- Rl'27 — 28 Wahanui "000 ™ Oat. 25 Paparoa 7000 — jNuv 23 CARGO STEAMERS. Nftirnsh re 8000 Lyttelton June 27 Tekoa .„ 4050 Wellington July Waikato ... 4767 Lyttelton July for further partlonJarft apply to FRIEDLANDEK BROS., Ltd. Ageota, ABhfairbon, JNIOS STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limitbd STBAMIRyPAIJ FRCMLITTELTOH AS UJSdER: For Wesbport aud Greymonth—Weekly. | Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings Bee advertiae ment m Chriaf.churoh papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday aud Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are su'nject to alteration ; eference should therefore be made to Ohrlstohurch daily papers for dates and hour of s.iiling For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Aehburton HENRY STEPHENSON, (successor ?o Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 yean, AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ure, etc., as por arrangement, m any part the county. Adv&ncee made on Goods plaoed m my Hands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agkjtt: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay meata from JJOs per month. HEHRY STEJPHENBON, AUCTIONEER SHAG POINT COAL, THE PREMIER OTAGO COAL. UNEQUALLED FOR HOUSEHOLD ANE STEAM PURPOSES. mHE SHAG POINT COAL COMPANY; JL hereby notify that MESSRS W. H. COLLINS & CO. are their OlNl^y Agents m A&hburton for THE GENUINE SHAG POINT COAL. All orders entrusted to them will receive prompt attention. Colliery: Shag Point. Head Office : Yogel Street, Dunedin. GEO. R. CHEESEMAN, 18 General Manager. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " ! <l The Bambler." HAVING aold out.of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have jnso opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS m all sizes''and ali fitted with the over, acting G & J detachable Tyre. •• XVEZIS BAMBIiEK, 1 OALI£AftD INSPECT THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES* D. THOMAS. W A .ft TED Known—You can now buy all our weli assorted and new Stock at Hale prices.—Northcote and