Light out of Darkness

. CHAPTER I ' ■ Near on© of our largest cities, easy of access to the business thoroughfares, a stately mansion has stood for many years, overlooking a scene of mrasiiaS beauty. Immense resources inusthava been at the owner's command to enable him thus to realize the conceptions of a faultless taste. Residences are not rare that betoken abundant wealth, but often one can easily detect discrepancies that are unmistakable evidence of unrefined taste and a love of splendor that has outrun the means of uniform gratifica tion. An imposing or showy front is too often united with cramped or shab by outbuildings, and unsightly arrange ments in the rear are veiled by some fanciful device too feeble to conceal the secret. Without the fabled ring of Invisibility lither a very little imagination would lead to a correct idea of the interior of such pretentious dwellings. Throw back the heavy curtains, seldom allowed to admit free light and air, and the parlors will be found filled, not furnished, with objects of great value and beauty, it may be, but in nowise harmonious with the appropriate furniture or colors of the apartments where they are found. Bargains from some insolvent debtor's forced sale, perhaps, and bought as be iag "all we can hope to obtain, and they will answer to fill up just here," The owner's eye has never been trained to shrink painfully from such unfortunate combinations. Pass from the parlors to the dining room. If here the various articles were only suited and arranged with pure taste or for home comfort and enjoyment, how attractive we should find itt How dazzling the exhibition of cut glass and silver, how beautiful the rich snowy damask—if displayed, for guests of dis tinction or fashion! If not, drop these curtains, close the door and pass far back to a wing of the house, the common dining and sitting room—untidily kept and penuriously furnished. The table is spread for only the family. Is that bill of fare inviting? Will anticipations of it quicken a weary husband's homeward steps or call soft and loving smiles to children released from the close air of the schoolroom? Are these carelessly dressed young ladies, idly lounging on the dilapidated sofa, impatiently await ing the tardy meal, the same* so elab orately attired and brilliant with jewelry, for whom you half lost your heart last evening at the grand ball? But this is hardly kind. If any pre fer fashion and show to true taste and solid home comforts, why criticise their choice, unless by returning to the purer atmosphere which we left for this digres sion the contrast may "show unto you a more excellent way." ,It requires a more experienced ob server than the writer to give any just idea of the mansion to which your atten tion is recalled. You see true grandeur combined with exquisite neatness and gracefulness—the very ideal of horne — no touch of coldness or formality, and from the highest turret to the lowest office about the extensive grounds this bewitching harmony and symmetry makes the picture perfect. Now we will enter and stand a mo ment in the spacious hall. Look up that winding stairway. Easy of ascent, with many a broad landing, to the lofty dome above all. See how the rich sunlight comes flashing down, gilding those grand old pictures on the wall—lingering ca ressingly over the fairy statuette in that alcove, gleaming through the bright flowers and luxuriant vines, on these brackets, into the cages near by and waking up the birds to a wider gush of melody—sparkling and twinkling and scattering diamonds on the golden heads, whit© arms, bare feet of the little roguea playing in that pictured brook or placing a "glory 5" on the brow of that sleeping babe. in the magnificent suit of rooms on the right the same refreshing union of richest beauty and softest repose attracts yon as you enter. The costly curtains, closed only in the evening, are now thrown far back. The fragrance from "a wilderness of sweets" in the garden perfumes the room, and the free, life giving sun is shining unchecked over all. Nothing ftere need shun its brightest beams. It rests on the pure brow of the beautiful matron standing by the deep recessed window, just touches the few threads of silver in her luxuriant hair, gently kisses the still fair cheek and beautifies as it passes. flow richly the heavy silk falls about her stately figure! At this moment, how ever, we miss the quiet dignity that one is wont to associate with stateliness. One hand plays restlessly with that un pretentious ring on the other, and as her fingers press the golden band do we not know well how her heart repeats the loving words that years ago bound it there? Very precious is the costly dia mond, the "silver wedding" ring, given when 25 years of married life have passed, as full of happiness "as human desire can seek or comprehend," but every ray of many hued light that flashes from it can never speak to her with the magic voice of this simple circlet. How earnestly the lady gazes from the window! The mellow light and fragrant air of the glorious "Indian summer," the profusion of choice flowers, the bright autumnal hues just beginning to enrich the shrubbery, might well claim her at tention, but her eye seeks something be yond. She waits and watches for the expected husband, and the shadow on .

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her brow would indicate some antici pated calamity or trouble. While thus absorbed a tall, noble look- Ing young man enters and rouses her from this unwonted abstraction. * She meets him with a loving greeting, and truly, if his face be a correct index to his character, he is a son for whom a mother may thank God. A few moments' pleasant conversation follows, but both are restless and ill at ease. At length the young man spoke abruptly. "Mother, dear, when do you expect my father?" j I SI have been watching here for him the last half hour, and surely he must soon be home." "Do you indulge any very sanguine ex pectations that our firm can possibly avoid a total failure?" "If they listen to reason rather than pride and honestly acknowledge their embarrassments, your father thinks a settlement may confidently be hoped for that will not only protect others from loss through them, but secure to each member of the firm a comfortable living, with proper industry and frugality, till this financial storm is passed." "And surely, for their own interests, they cannot longer hesitate."

"They seem "bereft of sound judgment, and I have no doubt it is your father's ef forts to bring them to the realizing sense of the danger of longer delay that so de tains hinit" "He must be sorely tried at any hesi tation at such a crisis." "Ah, yes. While business is so para lyzed, should they attempt to struggle longer with the adverse circumstances by which they are surrounded, the effort will involve them in irreparable ruin— and, sadder than all else, the blow may fall at a time when they cannot prevent great loss to those who have trusted in them, and thus add to other trials the imputation of dishonesty. "That is the bitter penalty almost in variably meted out to those who by fail ure impoverish others." The young man stood silent and thoughtful for some minutes, while his mother earnestly watched the changes that swept across his face, and as they deepened she fondly passed her arm around him, saying cheerfully; "Why, George, my dear son, you are surely too manly to despond when for us there are no darker clouds in pros- 1 pect than loss of property, for you may rest assured no blot will tarnish your fa ther's honor, and therefore if we can re main undivided I feel very little dis turbed at the thought of pecuniary loss. I am chiefly annoyed at the anxiety your father may be compelled to endure before he can bring his partners to consent to an immediate settlement. But you, our eldest son, are young, strong, well edu cated, enterprising and energetic. "It would seem that you would find more true enjoyment in an opportunity ! to employ your talents in efforts to build • up.our fortune anew than in the inherit ance of wealth so abundant as to call for no exertion on your own part. Many a one whom God has richly endowed has 'buried his talents in a napkin,' and through the enervating influences t»f wealth has lived and died a mere cipher instead of the glorious being an industri ous life with limited means wouKi have made him." George for a moment drew >jis mother closely to his breast, and leaving a pas sionate Mss on her cheek replied: "You misunderstand mo, mother, dear. Indeed I quite like the itiea of engineer ing my own way in the world. It is for you and my good, kind father that I feel regret and sadness. It is not so long since, but I can well remember by what untiring industry, what patient efforts, your present position was attained. No inherited wealth placed us where we now stand, but the sweat of father's noble brow, aided and cheered by your loving care and skillful management, just ac every true American should glory in building up for himself a prominent place in society. And now that in middle age you are among the highest and noblest, ■where you both are so well qualified tc shine, it does hurt me cruelly, my dar ling mother, to see a change in prospect. "If you could but retain your present position and let your children begin theix life's work now, as you did, that would be perfectly satisfactory, and we should have no cause for sorrow or regret. And indeed I cannot see why this should not be 10. "Father has never allowed all his To be continued

It rests on the %mre brow of the beautiful matron.

THK ABHBOBTON GUARDMN 5 TUESDAY, AfBIL 18 1899

Printed and published by Hbnby Willis, o! Peter Street), Ashburboa, for the Proprie tors, at their Printing Office, Burntt> Street, Ashburton, (TUESDAY, April 18, 1899







" \ report comes from the district of Wagunyah <T.S.W., of a settler and his family exhibiting very erious symptoms of poisoning after partaking ot heir evening meal. In searching for the cause, sua sion fell on the tea they had used. A sample taken T6m a one pound tin in uso was analysed and found o contain strong traces of muriatic a.r*<), the wesence of which is caused by the use Of si irits of «ts in welding the parts of'tin together. The analyst yarns consumers thut tea packed in small tins, owing ■o its verj absorbent uatnra, is very liable to become mpregnated with this acid, and therefore dangerous or I'utoan consumption, and advises that the very afest package to purchase is that packed in lead with in inside lining of vegetable parchment This style >f. pa kft is quite impervious to the air, and tea so >aeksd has been known to retain al its aroma and itrcngth for a period of five years.' itOfB.— KOZIB ±&X is packed in lead with, as lslde lining of Vegetable Parchment. - -j^jg CHEAP WINTIE FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMEBS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the lail twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal Is the Best and Cheapest Steam md Household Goal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Cantor bury Floor Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES so O. T. PAEK, MOUNT SOWERS. LAWES' Dips & Manures. npHE Public Dips at the Aehburfcon and X Tinwald Sale Yards are now open foi the SEASON. For terms and particulars apply to Oare taker. Lawea' Superphosphate — Best Turnip Manure in the world. Also poisonous and non-poisonous Sheep Dip in stock. EDWARD SAUNDJ3RS, LOCAL AGENT. 11 116 Guardian Fire & Life Assurance Company i Limited. (Established in 1821). Subscbibed Capital .. £2,000,000 Paid.Ui? Capital .. .. £1,000,00 Total Funds over':;£4,soQ,oQo. Head Office : 11, Lombard Street, London fTIHE Undersigned 1b authorised to acce* Insurances on all kinds of Property at Lowest Current Bates. ALBERT ROBERTS, 2 201 Agent for ABhburton. E. W. HAKMEK NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with tba Farmers' Co-operative Association, have much pleasure in stating that in future I shall carry on my business at the office! and store lately occupied by the above Al Bociation at the corner of West) Street and Haveicck street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises.) STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS AT^URRENT PRICES. 1 132 E. W. HANMER, Leiich and Richards, (Successors to W. F. Hannafo»d), I TINSMITHB.PLUMBERS, GASFITTERS ! BELL-HANGERS, Etc. HOT and Cold Water Services laid most approved plans. Estimates given for all kinds of work. N.B.—Competent workmen sent to any art on shortest notice. LEITOH &~¥ICHABDS, BURNETT STREET, 1 22 FRANK CURTIS, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER AND OPTIOIA.N. (Late Head Watchmaker for H» Gunderson Christchurch HATING the Largesb Watchmaker* Business in Ashburton I can offer Special advantages in the following lines ;— WAI:CHCESS.— Far and away tha Largest and Best Stock in Town of Rotherbamß, Walthams, English hand* made Levers, Swiss and Nickel Watches. CLOOftS Of every description— Engliab, American, and French. JEWELLERY. — Largest and Best Selected Stock of Brooches, Rings, . and Novelties to choose from. See my window and inside. SPECXAOJL.ES.— Specially con. structed Fitting Room. Glasses to suit every sight. Perfect fitting for the first time in Aahbnrton. J££lQPA.ll£@.—Watches and Clock repaired and regulated with promptnes and despatch. Jewellery made up to order and repaired on shorteat notice. AB.HBURT.QS No. 2 IN DU STRIA I* BUILDING SOCIETY To be incorporated under the Provision! of the Building Societies Act, 1880. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS: Chablbb Reid, W. D. V. Prksmh Edwabd Gatbs, Francis Soriht, J. H. Pauling, G. R. Andebson, Ht Stephknsok. SECRETARY : SOLICITOR: Fbedk. Makeic. E. G, Cbhpj BANKERS: The Bank of Australasia, Aahburton. OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY: Post Office Buildings, Cameron Street, Aahburtoe. Office now open to taki Entries. OFFICE HOURS: 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2.30 to 5 p.m., and from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturday



CHANGE IN BUSINESS. Great Cash Realising Sale. NICHOLASITpiCKFORD, HAVING bought oub Messri McDonald and McDiarmid'a Ashburton business, at a . discount of 20 per cent off Co«s Prices, are determined with the objeob of getting the ready money, to hold a Cash Sale for ONE MONTH ONLT. K,EJM.HI Ml Bill JEt this in the most Genuine Boot Bale ever held in the district), want the Gash, and therefore are prepared to give our customers the benefit of our special purchase. That ife will be to your advantage to secure a stock of Boots^Shoei, and Shpperß, a glanoe ab the following quotations will prove i~ PRICE LIST. S. D. 8. 9$ Men'B beßt French Calf Shooters, usual price .. .. 18 6 now 16 9 Men's beat French Calf Oookhama, usual .... 20 0 „ 17 6 Men's beat Pegged Watertightß 15 6 „ 12 9 Men's best Pegged Watertight Bluchers , 12 6 „ 10 6 Men's best Pegged Shooters .. 15 0 „ 12 6 Men's Shooters 10 6 8 6 Men's Bluchers .7 6 ,', 6 9 Men's Bluchers  .. tt 6 9 " 59 Men's Bluchers , 5 9 ,',' 411 Men's best French Calf Balmorals .. .. '.". 18 0 „ 15 0 Men's Lace Boots, heel and toe platea .. .. 11 6 „ 9 6 Men's Lace Boots, heel and toe plates  .. 10 6 „ 8 6 Ladieß'Leather 2 bar shoes ..   ..6 6,, 5 3 Ladies' Leather Lace Shoes 66 , 56 Ladies' best Glace 2 bar shoes », 12 6 „ 10 6 Ladies'best Glace Oxford Shoes ..  .. 13 0  10 6 Ladies' 2 bar Kid Shoes 9 6,. 711 Ladies' Tan 2 bar Shoes .. .. .. 10 6 „ 8 6 Ladies' Leather Elastic Side Boots .. .. 10 6 „ 8 9 A lob of Children's and Maids' 2 bar Canvas Shoes bo be sold ab 7to 9, 2s; 10 to 13, 2s 3d ; 1 and 2, 2s 6d ; 3 to 7, 2s lid. 20 pairs Men's English Goloshed Balmorals, usual price from 18s 6d to 30s, to clear at from 12s 6d to 18i 6d. A line of Gentlemen's X G Balmorals, usual price 22a 6d, now 15 8 . Ladies' Tennis Shoes, usual pries 6s 6d, now 4s 6d j gentlemen's Tennis Shoes, usual price 8a 6d, now 6s 6d 5 and hundreds of other pairs at equally low prices. Remember : We want the Cash, and must, gehib before the Ist of April, So come and secure some of the Bargains, and help us to meet our payment. NICHOLAS &~PICKFORD. GREAT SAL E~ - OF — ' LINOLEUM ™ over:io° patfrom s to ohoose LARGEST STOCK IN ** LINOLEUM TOWN. - LINOLEUM (Just Arrived Direct from Manufacturers, New Designs and Colours. KUGS, MATS, CAEPETS, & MATTINGS OF ALL KINDS Also a Large Consignment of Beautiful Brass and Iron Bedsteads, Just Arrived per S.S. Gothic. OALL EARLY AND SECURE A BARGAIN AT f. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S FUIISHiG WAREHOUSE, ASHBURTON. Note Address— TANCRED STREET, opposite Arcade, and next Building Society's Offio J. SEALY AND CO. IN compliance with the request of many Friends and valued Clients, I have decided to CONTINUE THE SEED BUSINESS in the old premises, as heretofore, where Friends and the Public generally will find me ready to supply their wants, from an ENTIRELY NEW STOOK of FARM, VEGETABLE, AND FLOWER SEEDS, AND GARDEN REQUISITES. * I shall use my best endeavours to still maintain that confidence which the Public has reposed in me during the last twenty-four years. I also beg to intimate that I have taken into Partnership G. A. DICKINSON, my nephew, who has been my assistant for the last six years. The business will be carried on as formerly under the style of J. SEALY & CO. WE ARE PURCHASERS OF PRIME SAMPLES OF PEAS, TARES, RYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT* AND CLOVER SEEDS. J. SEALY^AND CO. 3 71 AUTUMN AND WINTER, 1899. NEW & SEASONABLE GOODS NOW ON VIEW. i MITCHELL AND TDEHEK . j



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G. JESSON, PB&CTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLEE, EAST OXJRHIJKT. mHE CHEAPEST SHOP Id town for WATCHES, CLOCKS, GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLEBY and ELECTRO-] PLATE* i Spectacles, Eyeglasses, Gogglea and Eye Protectors of every description. A TRIAL SOLICITED. REPAIRS Neatly and Promptly executed at Moderate Charges, ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE SOCIETY is now taking MONET OK DEPOSIT at the highest current rates. Full particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. Office: Tancred Street "J. L HIGGS, ART DECORATOR, PAINTER, GLAZIER SIGN WRITER * PAPERH ANGER, WISHES to intimate to his numerous friends and the general public that he is prepared to execute work in all branches of the trade in the most satisfactory manner at moderate charges. He has also for sale Glass, Paints, Paper hangings, etc. Samples of work and Art Decorations on exhibition at bis shop in Tancred Staeet, next Mitchell and Turner's. N.B. — Ticket writing a specialty. Estimates given for all kinds of work. 13 sFecialTnnouncement NEW "GOODS FOR N&W M I U N T T U E A _ R /CHOICE ASSORTMENT of the Latest \J and Moat Stylish DRESS MATERIALS In all the Newest Shades and Fabrics. Great Variety of Novelties in Fashionable BRAIDS and Fanoy TRIMMINGS. FIRST CLASS DRESSMAKING AT MODERATE CHARGES. Large Stock of White and Colored BLA.NKETS, FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES, RXJGS, SHIRTINGS, Etc, Etc., FOR THE COMING WINTER. MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING, MERCERY, Etc., Etc. NEW GOODS AT LOWEST CASH PRICES A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANCRED STREET. THE "PEOPLE'S" IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET/Opposite ARCADE mHE .CHEAPEST SHOP in Ashburfcon JL for General Ironmongery, including j GUNS t GUNS! ! GUNS!I ! CARTRIDGES ! CARTRIDGES !J Club* Eley's Kynoch's, etc. SHOT, CAPS, WADS. Etc. AIL UP TO DATE. NO OLD STOCK. Plough Shares, Plough Chains, Leading and Tug Chains, Plough Line, Bag Hooks, Digging & Manure Forks, Gorse Knives, etc., AT PRICES THAT CANNOT BE BEAT Primaa Stoves ! Primus Stoves ! ! Ranges, Register Grates, Marble Mantelpieces, Portable Stoves and Boilers, Fire Irons and Fenders. LAMPS. LAMPS. LAMPS. Ashburton Emporium for OARPEN TERS' TOOLS, Batchers' Knives and Steels, Table and Pockeb .Cutlery, Scissors, Brushware, Etc., Etc. G. MEDDINS (Successor to W, Congreve.) 1 Only a cup of Tea ?' Yes, but if its unblended Diamond Jubilee Tea, you have a drink fife for Queen Victoria. Sold by Shearman Bros*



— KEEP THIS IN MIND — VX7 HEN You are in Search of Good, Reliable and CHEAP DRAPERY that tha SALVAGE COMPANY Have op ned a B anch of their Business in EAST STREET, Auhburton (next to Flo'cher Bros., Grocers), where you will find the BEST YALUB to be obtained in town. A FEW OF OUR QUOTATIONS. All Wool Coloir'al Flannel worth Is, now B£d ; Pink Flannelette, 33in wide, worth 6jd, now 4frl; White Nainßook, fine quality and wide width, worth 6d, now 4|d ; White Lace Curtains 2£ydo long, from la 6d up, raltliug value ; Unbleached Twilled Sheeting, 2yda wide, worth Is, now B|d ; White Honey-comb Quilts, latge b'z% from 4a lid up ; White AU-Wool Twilled Colonial Blankets, 9s 4d, 14a lid, 10a4d, IBs lid } Navy nnd Black All.Wool Coating Serge, worth la lid, now 1b Ifd ; a fine range of Winter Tweed Dresses to be cleared at 4s 3d, 4s lid, 53 6d, 63 6d, 7a 6d, 8s 3d, 8a lid and up ; Velveteens in Navy, Green, Cardinal, Bronze, and Electric, *b the remarkably low price of lOfd per yard. REMEMBER THE ADDRESS— SALVAGE COMPANY, EAST STREET, Next to Fxbtcher Bros , Ashburton. THE WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE, A MARVEL OF SIMPLICITY AND DURABILITY, IS SOLD AT GREATLY UEDDOED PRIOJE2S, and the advantages Robert Loohhead gives in relation to Easy Terms, cannot be tur > paßsed by any other Person or Company in the Ashburton District. OUR GOLD MEDAL NEW STYLE OF PERAMBULATORS and GO-CARTS are undoubtedly the very beat and most beautiful articles in New Zealand. FOR MANGLES, PORTABLE BOILERS, and our various other Article?, the universal testimony is the firm cannot be beat. All kinds of Sewing Machines Repaired. ROBERT LOCHHEAD, WERTHEIM MACHINE DEPOT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. H. H. HEATLEY, BRANCH MANAGER. 3 10 JOHN WILSON, IMPOUTER OF HIGH-CLASS WALL PAPERS. "I* HAVE much pleasure in announcing to the Public of Aehburton and Surrounding District that I shall still continue to carry on the business of HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN WRITER, Etc, as heretfore. I also beg to notify that I have REMOVE | my Business to the Large -and Commodious Premiaes lately occupied by the Bank of New South Wales, whore, with the audition of Ma C. Chapman's Stock (which I have taken over, Mr Chapman leaving the town foe Wanganui), Customers will find a greatly Increased Choice of Goods at theic disposal, PICTURE MOULDINGS, WALL PAPERS, MIXED PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, ENAMELS; VARNISH, ARTISTS' MATERrALB, Etc. 3 132 Telephone 65 P O Box 16 TO MY CLIENTS. T AM PREPARED TO DISPOSE O°F ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT T6 FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS, 10 BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. It would be wtll to &ive me particulars prior to sheep being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ABHBURTON MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. ■"OOR GOOlf CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND ALONE; We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NO3JE OUR PRICES—Men's Good Hhooters, 9s 6d j Children's Ankle Straps, la t Ladies" Pretty Shoee, 4s lid and 5b 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4s lid. Thousands of other pairs at) the same Cutting Prices. IF You] want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will Btand the wear be a are you go to MELLOR'S 1 ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, CDANORED BTFEE3J, ASHBUFTDN I Hew Zealand Insurance Company BSTABLIS mWb' 1 «, 18 5 9 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— £400,000. I FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESH! NG MACT3INES S Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT BaTSS THE PBEMIEE AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, ft OTID FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY E. "W. HANMBR /LGEHT,



H. CHILDS. HAVING enlarged my workshop, and added to working appliances, lam now prepared to undertake REPAIRS TO AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS OF ALL DESCRIPTION^. r / Wheelwright's, Shoeing, and. General Blacksmith's Work. H. CHILDS, WAKANUI ROAD. Agent Sor—Booth, McDonald and Co., and Andrewß and Beaven. Unequalled and Invincible—Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds, 1/6.



Bicycle Harvest. LANDELLS & SON, ENGINEERS & BICYCLE MAKERS, BGRKETT STREET, Next the Cittb, TO the Farmers and General Publio of Ashbnrton,—We beg fco state that we have reaped a harvest in Bicycles, having |«st landed a big consignment of first-class Jiggers at £14 10a. We are the oldest bicycie firm in Ashburton and intend to uphold our reputation. Agenta for White Flyers, Radge-Whit-. worth, Waverleyg, Cyclops, The Parrot, etc- Repaijß by experts. All work? guaran teed.