NADA THE LILY.

both m my balance, for I would know which was the most favorable to me. In the end I found that both feared me, but that Umhlangana would certainly put me to death if he gained the upper hand, whereas this was not yet m the mind of Dingaan. So I pressed down the balance of Umhlangana and raised that of Dingaan, sending the fears of Umhlangana to sleep till I could cause his hut to be surrounded. Then Umhlangana followed upon the road of Chaka his brother, the road of the as segai, and Dingaan ruled alone for awhile. Such are the things that befall princes of this earth, my father. It was fourteen days after the passing away of the Prince Umhlangana that the great army came back m a sorry plight from the marshes of the Lim popo, for half of them were left dead of fever and the might of the foe, and the rest were starving. It was well fer them who yet lived that Chaka was no more, else they had joined their breth ren who were dead on the way, since , never before for many years had a Zulu I impi returned unvictorious and without a single head of cattle. Thus it came about that they were glad enough to welcome a king who spared their lives, and thenceforth, till his fate found him, Dingaan reigned unquestioned. Now Dingaan was a prince of the blood of Chaka indeed; for, like Chaka, he was great m presence and cruel at heart, but he had not the might and the mind of Chaka. Moreover, he was treacherous and a liar, and these Chaka was not. Also, he loved women much, and spent with them the time that he should have given to matters of the state. Yet he reigned awhile m the land. I must tell this also, that Dingaan would have killed Panda his half broth er, so that the house of Senzangacona his father might be swept out clean. Now Panda was a man of gentle-heart, who did not love war, and therefore it ! was thought that he was half witted; and because I loved Panda, when the question of his slaying came on I and the chief Mapita spoke against it and pleaded for him, saying that there was nothing to be feared at his hands who was a fool. So m the end Dingaan gave way, saying, "Well, you ask me to spare this dog and I will spare Mm, but one day he will bit© me." So Panda was made governor of the king's cattle, Yet m the end the words of Dingaan came true, for it was the grip of Panda's teeth that pulled him from the throne; only, if Panda was the dog that bit, I, Mopo, was the man who set him on the hunt.

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CHAPTER XX. MOPO GOES TO SEEK THE SLAUGHTERER. Now Dingaan, deserting the kraal Duguza, moved back to Zululand and built a great kraal by the Malilabatine, which he named "Umgugundhlovu"— that is, "the rumbling of the elephant." Also, he caused all the fairest girls m the land to be sought out as his wives, and though many were found yet he craved for more. And at this time a rumor came to the ears of the king Dingaan that there lived m Swaziland among the Halakazi tribe a girl of the most wonderful beauty, who was named the Lily and whoso skin was whiter than are the skins of our people, and he desired greatly to havo this girl to wife. So Dingaan sent an embassy to the chief of the Halakazi, demanding that the girl should be given to him. This was the message of the chief of the Halakazi to Dingaan, king of the Zulus: That the maid who was named the Lily was indeed the wonder of the earth and as yet unwed; for she had found no man upon whom she looked with favor, and she was held m such love by this people that it was not their wish to force any husband on her. Moreover, the chief said that he and his people defied Dingaan and the Zulus, as their fathers had defied Chaka before him, and spat upon his name, and that no maid of theirs should go to be the wife of a Zulu dog. Then the chief of the Halakazi caused the maid who was named the Lily to be led before the mes sengers of Dingaan, and they found her wonderfully fair, for so they said: She was tall as a reed and her grace was the grace of a reed that is shaken m the wind. Moreover, her hair curled and hang upon her shoulders; her eyes were large and brown and soft as a buck's, her color was the color of rich cream, her smile was like a ripple on the waters, and when she spoke her voice was low and sweeter than the sound of an instru ment of music. Now, when JDingaan heard this mes sage he grew mad as a lion m a net, for he desired this maid above everything, and yet he who had all things could not win tiie maid. .This was his command, that a great impi should be gathered and sent to Swaziland against the Halakazi tribe, to destroy them and seize the maid. But when the matter came on to be dis cussed with the indunas m the presence of the king, at the Amapakati, or coun cil, I, as chief of the indunas, spoke against it, saying that the tribe of the Halakazi were great and strong and that war with them would mean war with the Swazia also; moreover, they bad their dwellings m caves which were hard to win. Also I said that this was no time to send impis to seek a single girl, for few years had gone by since the Black One fell, and foes were many, and the soldiers of the land had waxed few with slaughter, half of them having perished m the marshes of the Limpopo. Now, time must be given them to grow up again, for today they were as a little child or like a man wasted with hunger. Maids were many; let the king take them and satisfy his heart, but let him make no war for this one. Thus I spoke boldly m the face of the Mng, as none had dared to speak before Chaka, and courage passed from me to the hearts of the other indunas and gen erals and they echoed my words. Dingaan was not so firmly seated on the throne that he dared put away our words, for still there were many m the land who loved the memory of Chaka and remem bered that Dingaan had murdered him and Umhlangana also. For now that Chaka was dead people forgot how evilly he had dealt with them, and remembered

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only that lie was a great man, who had ] made the Zulu people out of nothing. Also, though they had changed masters, yet their burden was not lessened; for, as Chaka slew, so Dingaan slew also, and as Chaka oppressed so did Dingaan oppress. Therefore Dingaan yielded to the voice of his indunas, and no impi was sent against the Halakazi to seek the maid that was named the Lily. But still he hankered for her m his heart, and from that hour he hated me because I had crossed his will. Now, my father, there is this to be told: Though I did not know it then, the maid who was named the Lily was no other than my daughter Nada. The thought, indeed, came into my mind that none but Nada could be so fair. Yet I knew surely that Nada and her mother, Macropha, were dead, for he who brought me the news of their death had seen their bodies locked m each other's arms—killed, as it were, by the same spear. Yet, a*it chanced, he was wrong, for though Macropha indeed was killed, it was another maid who lay m blood beside her; for the people whither I had sent Macropha and Nada were tributary to the Halakazi tribe, and that chief of the Halakazi who sat m the place of Galazi the Wolf had quarreled with them, and fallen on them by night and eaten them up. As I learned afterward, the cause of their de struction, as afterward it was the cause of the slaying of the Halakazi, was the beauty of Nada and nothing else, for the fame of her loveliness had gone about the land, and the old chief of the Hala kazi had commanded that the girl should be sent to his kraal to live there, that her beauty might shine upon his place like the sun, and that, if she so willed, she should choose a husband from among the great men of the Hala kazi. But the headmen of the kraal refused, for none who had looked on her would suffer their eyes to lose sight of Nada the Lily, though there was this fate about the maid that none strove to wed her against her will. Many, indeed, asked her m marriage, both there and among the Halakazi people, but ever she shook her head and said, "Nay, I would wed no man," and it was enough. For it was the saving among men that it was better that she should remain unmarried and all should look on her, than that she should pass from their sight into the house of a husband; for they held that her beauty was given to be a joy to all, like the beauty of the dawn and of the evening. Now, after I had thwarted him m this matter of the sending of an impi to pluck the Lily from the gardens of the Hala kazi, Dingaan learned to hate me. Therefore, m the end, he cast about for way to be rid of me for awhile, till he should grow strong enough to kill me. "Mopo," said the king to me one day as I sat before him m council with oth ers of the indunas and generals, "inind est thou of the last words of the Great Elephant, who is dead?" This he said, meaning Chaka. "I remember Llie words, O king," I answered. "They were ominous words, for this was their burden, that you and your house should not sit long m the throne of kings, but that the white men should take away your royalty and di vide your territories, Such was the prophecy of the Lion of the Zulu; why speak of it? Now, Dingaan trembled with fear; then he grew angry and bit his lip, say ing: "Thou fool, Mopo I Canst thou not hear a raven croak at the gates of a kraal but thou must needs go tell those who dwell within that he waits to pick their eyes? Such cries of ill to come may well find ill at hand, Mopo." He ceased, looked on me threateningly awhile and went on: "I did not speak of those words rolling by chance from a tongue half loosed by death, but of oth ers that told of a certain Bulalio, of a Slaughterer who rules the People of the Ax and dwells beneath the shadow of the Ghost mountain far away to the north yonder. Surely I heard them all as I sat beneath the shade of the reed fence before ever I came to save him who was my brother from the spear of Masilo, the murderer, whose spear stole away the life of a king!" "I remember those words also, O king!" I said. "Is it the win of the king that an impi should be gathered to eat up this upstart? Such was the com mand of one who is gone, given, as it were, with his last breath." *'Nay, Mopo, this is not my will. If no impi can be found by thee to wipe away the Halakazi and bring one whom I desire to light my eyes, then surely none can be found to eat up the Slaugh terer and his people. Moreover, Bula lio, chief of the People of the Ax, has not offended against me, but against an elephant whose trumpetings are done. Now this is my will, Mopo, my servant, that thou shouldst ta&e with thee a few men only and go gently to this Bulalio and say to him: 'A greater elephant stalks through the land than he who has gone to sleep, and it has come to his ears that thou, chief of the People of the Ax, dost pay no tribute, and hast said that because of the death of a certain Mopo thou wilt have nothing to do with him whose shadow lies upon the land. Now one Mopo is sent to thee, Slaughter er, to know if this tale is true; for, if it be true, then shalt thou learn the weight of the hoof of that elephant who trum pets m the kraal Umgugundhlovu. Think, then, and weigh thy words be fore thou dost answer, Slaughterer.'" Now I, Mopo, heard the commands of the king, and there had arisen m me a great desire to see this Bulalio, who spoke of vengeance to be taken for one 1 Mopo. Therefore I answered: "I hear the king. The king's word shall be done, though, O king, thou sendest a big man upon a little errand." j "Not so, Mopo," answered Dingaan. I "My heart tells me that this chicken of , a Slaughterer will grow to a great cock ; if his comb is nob cut presently; and thou, Mopo, art versed m cutting combs, j even of the tallest, "I hear the king," I answered again. So, my father, it came about that on

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T\UBlNGßmlding Operations I have REMOVED to Tempor ary Premises, next the Ashbur tonClub andM.S.A. R. J.I^UY, RADDLEB, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. i' _ ""TBBVOBTOKr FOR BALE~Lot»4O and 42 containing 1 Rood 2 Perches, fronting Suffolk Street. Lots 16 and 29 containing 1 Rood 23 Perches, fronting Sndbury Street. Lob 8, containing 34 Perohsi, Corner of Leeston and Suffolk Streets. Offers are invited for the purchase of these sections, either separately or vi whole, T. BtTLLOOF.



mo STAND THE SEASON AT LONGBEAOH. ALEXANDER'S HEIR, By St> Alexander imp, dam Pearl, full sister to Mr Matthew Holmes's Crown Frinoe HARVESTER, Bay Horse, 4yrs, standing 17 hands, by Workman, dam Blobs, by Lord Beaconsfield, etc., will travel the districts of Lowcliffe, Coldstream, Hinds, Willowby, Eiffelton, and Longbeacn. CONQuiROR, Thoroughbred Horse by Medallion, dam Siesta, by Traducer, granddam Hamock imp. For terms, apply to the Owner, or man m charge. 13 0 N GRIGG, 91 235 Longbeaoh MIDDLERIGG PRINOE. mHIS well bred Clydesdale Draught Stallion will travel the Wakanui Ro«d District this season. For terms and full particulars apply to— T. MILLAR, Groom m charge, Or P. STEWART, 10 1 Proprietor, Seaview, rp HE FnTzE OLYDESD4LE X DRAUGHT STALLIONS PEIKCB ALEXANDER AND CBAIGIELEE Will Travel the Aahburfcon and surround ing Districts this season. For terms apply to R. CLABKE, 10 66 or Man m charge.' jTv~ de bekr, THE LEADING JEWELLER & WATCHMAKER IS NOW SHOWING NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS A LARGE STOCK of the fNeweetf, Brightest, and up-to-date Jewblleby. INSPECT. — INSPECT. All articles marked m Plain Figures. Just received a line of Kothebkam's Celebrated English Lkvbbb, Made Speoially to his order, with Extra. Jewels, and very heavy Cases to, salt hard wear. A few Ladies' Rolled Gold Warelie*, Ten to Twenty Years' Gtjabastbe, very highly recommended. Greenstone is now very asbionS able. A new assortment of Choice Designs. SPECTACLES- SPECTACLES- A lull Stock of Lenses, on the inter changeable system. Convex and Concave, both m Blue and White. The Latest Novelty m Eyeglasses, "THE REYLTJC." Light* and Easy, will not lall off. SIGHT TESTING A SPECIALTY. ■ Inl REPAIRS Prompt. — REPAIRS Neat. J. V. DE~BEEE, :(Late S. Salek) 7 EAST STREET, ASHBTJRTON. REMOVAL NOTICE.



Stud__Motinfis^^^^ f£O Stand m Ashburcon and surrounding Districts, the well . known Trotting Stallion PRINCE IMPERIAL, B/ HambeltODian Bell Boy—Princess. Terms, 4 guineas ; groomage fee»se a For further particulars^apply to j. McDonnell, _26 Ashburton. npo Stand This Season As Ashbpbton LINKSHOT, By Chainshot—dam La Diva; by Ban« dora, out of Minille, by Traducer—Opera, Apply to E. HE&LY, Groom m Charge. Mr Oookaon's 8 280



- THINGS - WORTH KNOWING mHAT You can SAVE MONEY i|f you Buy your Boots from NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES, East Street, Aahburtom BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made toj Measure. Ease and^Cotnfort Studied. Skill "and Judgment beicg^'exeroised "aa to Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Materials^ Guaranteed, . CHARGES MODERATE. Bring Your Repairs to — NICHOLAS & PICKFOiD, Late MoDokald &,} McDiarmid. f^ ENTLEMEN, try « The Corner " for vT an up-to-date Suit and all your Mercery requirement!.—Nobthcoxe and Heffobd,



DNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited *TEAMERySAII FRCMLITTELTON AS UNDER: For Westport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment m Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nekon and Picton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; eference should therefore be made to Jhristchurch daily papers fox dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FBRRIMAN, Agent, Ashbnrton Bicycle Harvest. UNDELLS & SON, ENGINEERS & BICYCLE MAKERS BURKKTT STREET. Next the Club, TO the Farmers and General Public of Ashburton,—We beg to state that we have reaped a harvest iv Bicycles, havir just landed a big consignment of first-class jiggers at £14 lOsi We are the oldest bicycle firm m Ashburton and intend to uphold our reputation. Agents for White Flyers, Rudge-Whlt-. worth, Waverleys, Cyclops, The Parrot, eto Repairs by experts. All work guarao teed BICYCLE for Sale, very Cheap—Good second-hand Safety Bicycle, m first ,class order.—Apply this office. ,



SPRING NOVELTIES JNOW ON VIEW, |WTOVELTIES m BLOOSE MUSLINS just opened. Novelties m NEW PRINTS ust opened. Novelties m NEW DRESSES ust opened. Novelties m COSTUME DRILLS just opened. Novelties m FANCY ALPACAS & GRENADINES Novelties m STRIPED ZEPHYRS & TUCKED MUSLINS Novelties m COSTUM& L4WNS & LINENS Novelties m WHITE PIQUES Novelties m CRAPE & SATEEN CRETONNES (big variety.) Novelties m ART MUSLINS (lovelygoods.) Novelties m CEILINGS, White and Black. Novelties m LADIES 8 NECK WEAR Silk Scarfs, Lace Scarfs, Bows and Ties. Novelties m Rock Siraw and College Hats. Novelties m Gentlemen's Straw Hats-fancy bands. NEW CLOTHING JUST OPENED. New Mercery (including German makes! just opened, A rase of Fashionable Gentlemen's Scarfs m Pairs, Oxford and Derby Ties. Tennis, Cyding, and Bowling Headware and Footwear-—all new goods. PATTERNS POSTED WHEN REQUIRED, Dressmaking In ail its branches. Country orders carefully selected by the manager?. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD "THE COBNEB,"



G. MEDDINS, (LATE W. CONGREVE'S. THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER. CONSEQUENTLY THE CHEAPEST HAS the following New Seasonable Goods just opened at prices that defy legitimate competition:— ° SHEEP SHEAES! SHEEP SHEARS! The Celebrated I.XT.S and 0.J8.A. TURKEY OIL STONES .—Heal Beauties. LAWN MOWERS! LAWN MOWERS! "New Easy," ••Orescent," "Philadelphia," and "Carbine." il JAPANNED TJtfIJNKS' 1 For the Million. Colonial Made. Good and strong. The People's Practical Ironmonger, BURNETT STREET, Opposite Arcade. IMMENSE ARRIVALS OF tm% new b|pbin;g g;ood ; s DRESS AND FASHION. ■■ (o) A NDREW ORR is Opening up a Second Shipment 'jot New Spring Goods, ex " lonic' 55 Paris Trimmed Hats and Bonnets as Patterns 33 Dozen ladies Kid Gioves, four button, Is 6d, guaranteed The Correct Boater, trimmed with band and bow Novelties m New Dresses, including the Irogonal Glyster New Prints and Fancy Blouses Latest Un-to-date Goods m the Show Room Novelties m Cycling Gloves, Sunshades, Ribbons and Flowers Japanese Silks m all the shades Fancy Bilk for Blouses, m Blouse Lengths Beautiful Stock of Ladies Bow Ties, Hats etc 100 Dozen Gentlemen's Ties, Shirts and Collars, m Great Variety I Linoleum, and Floorcloths m all widths Grand Slock of Men's Clothing, Hat", and Umbrellas A large Stock of Ladies and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes DRESSMAKING—SpeciaI Attention, Fit and Style, all that could be desired. INSPECTION INVITED. ANDREW OR R.



New Zealand Insurance Compy. ] E_S TABLISHBD '"""L _ 18 5 9 CAPITAZ^ONIT MILLION. TBE FBIMIIE AND~WEALTEIEBT COLONIAL ■ COMPANY, NOTED 108 PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY j PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES—,££OO,OOO. FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, TBBISEJtfGIMACraijSKS, *0., ACOBPTID AT LOWEST TORRIKT RaTKS k.W. HANMEB AGENT,



Many Kivcs §ur«<l In almost every neighborhood there i some one whose life has been saved by < Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhce* Remedy, or who has been cured of chronic diarrhea* by the use of that medicine: Such persona make a point of telling of it when ever opportunity offers, hoping that it may be the meana of saving other lives. For sale Ashbubton Drug Company Smoke New Venus



11 Stop Smoking," said a Boston doctor f o an ailing patienb the other day, " and ib will lengthen your days." The patient stopped. fThe dootor'a prediction was verified. The first day, the patient declares, was as long as his whole previous life. Prosperity is the beat protector of principle. Few of U3 can stand prosperity. Another fellow's, I mean. ' Nothing succeeds like success. That is why J Kingston's Rhoeing is so successful. Kingston does nob say so, ask anyone. He is well. ' known, having beeo faere nearly eighteen yean.



"God mabk the 'God made the Countky, Man made [|F£ Ifj THE COUNTRY Country, Man made tmbT»wn."—Oowpur thb Town "—Cowper IS Plsasanter, aa wellfas'Healthier, than Life m Town—but it cornea more expensive, chiefly— THE REASON > Because—Pbioes are ,«o much Higher m the ( THB RKARON WHY ? j COUNTBY THAN THEY AXE IN THE TOWN. \ WHY P Thh is just why ao many Ladies shop with us, for by doing ao they noi> only] nd MUCH / OUR PRICES ARE INFINITELY CHEAPER THAN \ MUCH CI3KAPER ! \ THOSE RULING IN THE COUNTRY, / CHEAPER But, also, that they get better "quality and a mdoh*wideb choice LOTS of Ladies resident m the Country visit Town but seldom, yet shop regularly with ua— Shopping by Post ( _ ) Shopping by Post Costs Nomura but i w< y |3 fj Cl ry \ I Oosts Nothing but A2d STAMP. ( -*-"-*- *- VKJ -*. * J A2d STAMp All that Ladiea residing m places diatant from Chriatchurch, and who do not want to inoar the bother and expense of a trip to town, need do is to write down require ments as fully and plainly as possible, enclose stamps, postal notes, or P. 0.0., and forward at once to us. lir^:-\ COMMISSIONS RECEIVED BY POST I ZiVA Are as faithfully and zealously attended to as if the customer came finJperson^to'jour establishment and did her buying at the counter. OUR SPECIAL r just i ( JUST ) fel SPUING & SUMMER GOODS |o^ Including the Very Latest Novelties m MILLINERY, DRFS3 GOO DP, M4NTL^.s, GLOVES, COSTUMES, HOeiERY, DRESSES, SUNSHADES, MEN'S AND BO*S' CLOTHING, SERGES. WORSTEDS, Etc. (for made-to-order Suits ani Sin/y ]c have just been opened up, and we can assure you that Latest Novelties Rnaflfah AffpafltiUA Latest No v skies Newest Styles OfJUVIaII ■ iilabilVG Newest Styles Are this Season's Consignment ot New, Beautiful, and Useful Things, specially Shipped to us by our London House, (189 141 Wool Exchange, E. 0.)



WHEAT. WHEAT, WE ABE PROMPT., CiSH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES WE are also Prepared to STORE GRAIN on Fark.6<u Account m | our New GRAIN SHEDS, West Street, Ashburton, on very favorable Terms, FULL-SIZEDa CORNSAOKS AND TWINE SUPPLIFD' t AT JLOWBSI CURRENT RATES. ROLLITT~& Co., CANTSKBUEY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICE SAND STORES —WEST STREET, ASHBURTON^ 'BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FEEEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST "ClORi TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY: OTHER |CROP.! J SPECIAL MANURED can be made for any kind of Hoil, or description of crop SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE OAN BS SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or 2 Owt. SAOK3 8 Orders received by f£RIJQDIL I iI.]Nr>I2EC. JB££O»., Limitecl,| &JLVHD THOMAS, OR THE W.Z.. FABMEBB CO-OPKRATIVE ASSOCIATION OW CANTISRBURY, Limited., OANrEBBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary. TO MY CLIENTS. T AM PREPARED TO DISPOSE OF ANY' SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS, 10 BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE, lif would be well to give me particular;) prior to Bhe?p"beiag forwarded DAVID THOMAS, ASRBURTON'



foToJTe. I OUB ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE | Z rsZ« OF SPRING AND BUMMER GOODS, la now m course of preparation, and will be ready on or aboub SEPTEMBER 21; Write for one. It will be sent post free, on application, to any address m thejjColony> IN THE MEANTIME— 1 jjOuß Goods are . LADIES 1 °UR Qo° 8 ARB Cheaper, Fresher, Cheaper, Fresher, AND MORE FTYLISH 1 QTTnTTm WRTTT? fffffir I AND MORE STYLISH than those Obtain- 1 SHOULD WRITE FORf.. THAH those Obtai n. abls:;in Coun- ■|^ A -T--r'r-r-iMrti ABLE IN THB CoUN' xrt. I PATTERNo 1 ) tot. W. STRANGE & CO., MEROJANT3, MANUFACTURERS, & FAMILY DRAPERS, CBRIyfCHQBOH. 56



HAHDLEY BROS. TXAVE juab opened \ ap^their newly imported Stock of Fishing Tackle. FLIES, MINNOWS, TRACES, LINES, GAFF HOOKS, RODS, IN 3KEAT VARIETY. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Garden Tools AT PRICES THAT DEFY COMPETITIC^ Plumbers, Tinsmiths, & Gasfittkrs. H)b "and cold water® laid on at the shortest notice. A LARGE STOCK OF TANK*, BATHS, SINKS, PUMPS, JiTc, TO SELECT FilOM. ESTIMATES GIVEN WITH PLEASURE HARDLBY Bros. TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ABHBURTON COUNTY.; I BEG to inform you that I have severed my connection with the Canterbury Mill, whijh was under my management for over si?vn ye*rs, and have PURCHASED from \;r Klwio Thomas the WdKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which is the property of the Bank of Now Zealand Assets Board, is still trading under the name of Rollitt & Co., so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to addteas all orders fco THOMAS ROLLITT, "WAKVNUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBUJRTON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleased to supply you with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL.BB AN k SHARPS, at loweab current rates. FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, I have arranged to keep a supply of Flour, Bran, and Sharps at the Stores of the K.Z. Farmers* Association, Weat Street, where Farmer*, Shareholders or non-Shareholders, can taave their Wheat and get Flour, Bran, and Sharps m exchange. THOMAS ROLLITT, WAKiNDI ROLLER FLOUR MLLLS, 9 285 A CHBT7RTON. : E. W. HAMMER, NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. : HAVING arsbanged premises with the Farmers' Co-oper&oive Association, have much pleasure m stating that; m future 1 shall carry on my business at the offices and store lately occupied by the above As Boetation at the corner of West Street and Havolock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises. STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. OORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. I 132 !■'. W. HANMER. WAITED Knowc—2so Sacks Finest Blue Derweot Potatoes, Is lid per Sack, or 2 Baga for 3s 9d ; further reduc tions by the ton. Beauty of Hebron, 251bs for Is ; Early Rubies, 20;bs for le, at Fl-BT ukbs Bros., Cash Supply Stores. MRS R. J: HUGHES, Certificated Ladies' Nurse, takes m accouche ment cases at her residence, Triangle, Ashbartou. Every c*re and attention iven, 8 WANTED Kaown— "The Corner" is the place to buy your Spring Outfit for the Show. Everything new.—North- OOTi AMD HsriTOBD,



**"~"~ PUBLIC NOTICES Established 1880 Telephone 69 BAKER iliiOa. CIUBNT.SH [NO TT NDEKTAKB.R3 C URNISHiJSG *J NDERTA.KERS DIRKOT ImporterH of Best and Latea Designs In FUNERAL FURISISHING3 FUNERALS conduced with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wak»nai Road and Case Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. T. H. Ukdbix£ -j [k> chdbill T H. UNDBILL AisD CO., "ITIDRNrSHING UNDERTAKERS Jj DRNISHIKG UNDERTAKERS TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND.; Polished Cbffioa a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths a Shook. ——. Private Address, Peter Streeb, directly behind Oddfellows' Hal); aluo oare ef Mr T. Andrews, East leU. 2