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To your death? Must we then meet after so many years to part again for ever?" "Where was it that you said you J lived, my brother? Beneath the shad© j of a Ghost mountain that men may ' know by a shape of stone that is fash ioned like an old woman frozen into stone, was it not? Tell me of the road thither." So Umslopogaas told her the road, and | she listened silently. I "Good," she said. "I am strong and my feet are swift. Perchance they may gerve to bring me co far, and perchance if I win the shadow of that mountain you will find me a hut to hide m, Urn- Blopogaas, my brother?" "Surely it shall bo so, my sister," answered Umslopogaas, "and yet the way is long and many dangers lie m the path of a maid journeying alone, with out food or shelter," and as he spoke he i thought of Zinita, his wife, for he guessed that she would love Nada little, although she was but his sister. "Still, it must be traveled and the dangers must oe braved," she answered, smiling. "Alas! there is no other plan." Then Umslopogaas summoned Galazi the Wolf and told to him all this story, for Galazi he could trust alone. The , Wolf listened m silence, marveling the while at the beauty of Nada, as the star light showed it. When all was told he eaid only that he no longer wondered that the people of the Halakazi had de fied Dingaan and brought death upon themselves because of this maid. Then they rose and went to search among the dead for a girl who should quit their purpose. Soon they found one —a maid tall and fair—and Galazi bore her m his arms to the great cave. Here m the cave were none but the dead, and tossed here and there m their last sleep they looked fearsome m the glare of the torches. "They Bleep sound," said the Lily, gazing on them. "Sweet is rest." "We shall soon win it, maiden," an swered Galazi, and again Nada trem bled. Then, having arrayed her m the dress of a warrior and put a spear and a shield by her, they laid down the slain girl m a dark place m the cave, and finding a. dead warrior of the People of the Ax placed him beside her. Now they left the cave, and making pretense that they visited the sentries, Umslopogaas and Galazi passed from place to place and the Lily walked after them like a guard, hiding "her face with a shield and hold ing a spear m her hand, and having with her a bag of corn and dried flesh. So they passed on to the entry m the mountain side, The stones that had blocked it had been pulled down so as to suffer those of the Halakazi to fly who had been spared at the entreaty of Nada, But there was a guard by the entry to watch that none came back. Umslopogaas challenged them and they saluted him, but he saw that they were worn out with battle and journeying and knew little of what they saw or paid. Then he, Galazi and Nada passed through the opening on to the plain be yond. Here the Slaughterer and the Lily bade each other farewell, while Galazi watched, and presently the Wolf saw Umslopogaas return as one who is heavy at heart and caught sight of the Lily running across the plain lightly as a gwallow. Umslopogaas walked slowly through the archway m the mountain side. "How is this, chief?" said he who was captain of the guard. "Three went out, but two return?" ' Tool!" answered Umslopogaas. ' 'Are you drunk with Halakazi beer or blind with sleep? Two went out and two re turn. I sent him who was with us back to the camp." "So be it, father," said the captain. "Two went out and two return, All is well." CHAPTER XXV. UMSLOPOGAAS AT DINGAAN'S KRAAL. On the morrow the impi awoke re freshed with sleep, and Umslopogaas thanked them well, saying that the vic tory was great and the cattle they had won were countless. Yet something was lacking—she was lacking whom he came to seek to be a gift to Dingaan, the king, and for whose sake this war was made. Where now was the Lily? Yesterday she had been here, clad m a moocha like a man and bearing a shield—this he knew from the captains; where then was she now? Then all the soldiers said that they knew nothing of her. When they had done Galazi spoke a word, as had been agreed. He said that as they stormed the cave he had seen a man run at a warrior m the cave to slay him. Then as he came he who was about to be slain threw down the shield and cried for mercy, and Galazi knew that this was no warrior of the Halakazi, but a girl very fair to see. So he called to the man to let her alone and not to touch her, for this was the order —that no women should be slain. But the soldier, being mad with the lust of fight, shouted that, maid or man, she should die, and slew her. Thereon he, Galazi, m his wrath ran up and smote the man with the Watcher, and slew him also, and he prayed that he had done no wrong. "You have done well, my brother," eaid Umslopogaas. "Come now, some of you, and let us look upon this dead girl. Perchance it is indeed the Lily, and if so it is ill for us, for I know not what tale we shall tell to Dingaan of the matter." I So the captains went with Umslopo gaas and Galazi and came to the spot where the gill had been laid, and by her the man of the People of the Ax. j "All is as the Wolf, my brother, has j told," said Umslopogaas, waving the torch m his hand over the twain who lay dead, "Here without a doubt lies ghe who was named the Lily, whom we came to win, and by her that fool who slew her, slain himself by the blow of the Watcher. An ill sight to see and an ill tale for me to tell at the place of Dingaan. Still, what is, is, and cannot be altered, and this maid, who was the fcirest of the fair, is now none too love ly to look on. Let us away," and he turned swiftly, then spoke again, saying: I "Bind up this girl m ox hides, cover her with salt and let her be brought with us." And they did so. Then the captains said, "Surely it ia so, my father; now it cannot be altered, and Dingaan must miss his bride." So said they all except that man who had b'sen captain of the guard when Umslop-

Ogstas and Galazi and another passed ! through the archway. This man, in deed, said nothing, yet he was not with out his thoughts. For it seemed to him that he had seen three pass through the archway, and not two. It seemed to ' him, moreover, that the kaross which the third wore had slipped aside as she pressed past him and that beneath it he had seen the shape of a woman, won drous fair, and above it he had caught the glint of a woman's eye—an eye full and dark, like a buck's. Moreover, this captain noted that Bulalio called none of the captains to swear to the body of the Lily maid and that he shook the torch to and fro as he held it over her— he whose hand was of the steadiest. All of this he kept m his mind, forgetting nothing. Now it chanced afterward on the homeward march, ray father, that Ur n had cause to speak sharply to this man because he strove to rob another of his share of the spoil of the Halakazi. He spoke sharply to him, degrading him from his rank and setting another over him. Also he took cattle from the man and gave them to him whom he would have robbed. And thereafter, though he was justly served, the man thought more and more j of the third, who had passed through the i arch of the cave and had not returned, I and who seemed to him to have a fair j woman's shape, above which gleamed the eye of a woman. On that day, then, TJmslopogaas began his march to the kraal Umgugundhlovu, where Dingaan sat. But before he set his face homeward m the presence of ■ the soldiers be asked Galazi the Wolf if , he would come back with him or if he , would stay to be chief of the Halakazi, ; as he was by right of birth and war. , Then the "Wolf laughed and answered j that he had come out to seek for venge ance, and not for the place of a chief; also that there were few of the Halakazi people left over whom he might rule if ' he would. Moreover, he added this, that ' like twin trees they two, blood brethren, I had. grown up side by side till their roots ; were matted together, and that were one of them dug up to be planted m Swazi soil he feared that both should wither, or at least that he should wither who loved but one man and certain wolves. So Umslopogaas said no more of the ' chieftainship, but began his journey. i With him he brought a great number of \ cattle to be a gift to Dingaan and a mul titude of captives, young women and children, for he would appease the heart of Dingaan because he brought not her whoni he sought—the Lily—flower of ; flowers. Yet because he was cautious and put little faith m the kindness of kings Umslopogaas, so soon as he reached the borders of Zululand he sent the best of the cattle and the fairest of the maids and children on to the kraal of the Peo ple of the Ax, by Ghost inormtain. And this he who had been captain of the guard, but now was a common soldier, noticed also. Now it chanced that on a certain morning I, Umbova, sat m the kraal Umgugundhlovu m attendanco on Din gaan, when messengers came saying i that Bulalio, chief of the People of the i As, and his impi were without, having returned with much spoil from the slay , ing of the Halakazi m Swaziland. Now when I heard this my heart leaped for joy within me, for I had feared greatly for the fate of Umslopogaas, my foster ; ling. Dingaan also was very glad, and : springing up danced to and fro like a ! child. I "Now at last we have good tidings," | he said, at once forgetting the stamping j of the fire, "and now shall my eyes be i behold that Lily whom my hand has longed to pluck. Let Bulalio and his J people enter swiftly." j Now for awhile there was silence; I then from far away without the high fence of the great place there came a sound of singing, and through the gates of the place rushed two great men, wearing black plumes upon their heads, having black shields m their left hands, and m their right one an ax and one a club; about their shoulders also .were bound wolfskins. They ran low, neck and neck, with outstretched shields and head held forward, as a buck runs when he is hard pressed by dogs, and no such running had been seen m the kraal Um gugundhlovu as the running of the Wolf Brethren. Half across the space they ran, and halted suddenly, and as they halted the dead ashes of the fire flew up before their feet like a little cloud. "By my head, but these come armed before me," said Dingaan, frowning, "and that is death. Now say who is that man, great and fierce, who bears an ax aloft? Did I not know him dead I should say it was the Black One, my | brother, as he was m the days of the smiting of Zweedi; so was his head on his shoulders, and so he was wont to look around like a lion." "Methinks that is Bulalio the Slaugh terer, chief of the People of the Ax, O king," I answered, "And who is the other with him? He is a great man also, Never have I seen such a pair." "Methinks that is Galazi the Wolf— he who is blood brother to the Slaugh j terer and his general," I said again. Now after these two came the sol diers of the People of the Ax, armed with | short sticks alone. Four by four they j came, all holding their heads low and with black shields outstretched, "A gallant sight, truly!" said Dingaan, as he looked upon the companies of black plumed and shielded warriors. "I have no better soldiers m my impis, and yet my eyes behold them now for the first time," and again he frowned. Now suddenly Umslopogaas lifted his ax and started forward at full speed, and after him thundered the companies. On; they rushed, and their plumes lay back upon the wind till it seemed as though they must stamp us flat. But when he, was within ten paces of the king, Um~, slopogaas lifted Groanmaker again, and Galazi held the Watcher on high, and; every man halted where he was, while once more the dust flew up m clouds. In long unbroken lines they halted, with! outstretched shields and heads held low —no man's head rose more than thel length of a dance kerrie from the earth. So they stood one minute, then for the] third time Umslopogaas lifted Groan-j maker, and of an instant every man! straightened himself, every shield was

THE ABHBOKTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, OCTOBER U, i 899

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__ Stud Notices mO Stand This Season At Ashbitoton lINKBHOT, By Chainshot—dam La Diva; by Ban* dora, out of MiniHe, by Traducer—Opera. Apply to E. HEALY, G:oom m Charge* Mr Oookaon's Stables. 8 280 rpo BTAKD THE SEASON AT I LOFGBIACH. ALEXANDERS HEIR, By St Alexander imp, dam Pearl, fall sister to Mr Matthew Holmes'* Crown Prince HABVESTER, Bay Horse, 4yrs, standing 17 hands, by Workman, dam Bloei, by Lord Beaconsfield, etc., will travel the districts of Lowcliffe, Ooldstream, Hinds, Willowby, Eiffelton, and Longbeaoa. CONQUEROR, Thoroughbred Horse by Medallion, dam Siesta, by Traducer, granddam Hamook imp. For terms, apply to the Owner, or man m oharge, •JON GRIGG, 9 235 Longbeaoh MIDDLERIQG PBXNOE. nnHIS well bred Clydesdale Draught Stallion will travel the Wakanai Boad District this season. For terms and fall particular* apply to— T. MILLAR, Groom m charge, Or P. STEWART, 10 1 Proprietor, Seaview. H~E PRIZE OLYDEiDILE DRAUGHT STALLIONS PRINCE ALEXANDER AND CRAIGIBLEE Will Travel the Aehbarton and surround ing Districts this season. For terms apply to R, CLABKE, 10 66 or Man m charge; IMS2W ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. New Goods. New Goods -VTOW OPENING UP. 50 DOZEN. 50 MEN'S AND BOYS' STRAW HATS, ALSO,— LATEST & MOST FASHIONABLE PATTERNS IN TENNIS SHIRTS & TIES. Large Assortment to choose from. New Zealand CLOTHING FACTORY. F. H. BEOKINGSALB, Manager. Bicyole Harvest. LANDELLS & SON, ENGINEERS & BICYOLE MAKERS BORKKTT STREET, Next xki Cure. TO the Farmers and General Public of Ashburton,—We beg to state that we have reaped a harvest m Bicycles, havit just) landed a big consignment of first-class jiggers at £14 lOai We are the oldest bicycle firm m Ashbarton and intend to uphold oar reputation. Agents for White Flyers, Radge-Whit-. worth, Waverleys, Cyolops, (The Parrot, eta Repairs by experts. All work goaran teed DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP* np HE Partnership hitherto existing X between Henry Babbett and Hurbbt Ciables Barrett, carrying on Butiness at Drapers, Olothiere, etc*, at "The Hall," East Street, Aahburton, hae been DIS SOLVED by mutual consent, an "from the 20th SEPTEMBER, 1899, H. O. Babbbto will carry on the Business m the same Pre mises, and respectfully requests all accounts owing to the Firm to be paid to him there It will be his endeavour by careful attention to the requirements of customers, to keep up the reputation of the late firm, and merit a continuance of the favors they have received m the past, and for which they tender sincere thanks. Signed— HENRY BARRETT* HUBERT CHARLES BARRETT. Aehburto ,sOotober 4,1899. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIO. TIT R 8 DOWMA tt Tjl 0 X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians,



HOW IS IT the Alcoen's can sell so cheap ? Easy, when you know thab their rent is lesa than one-third it would be m East Street, and that they do most of the work themselves. If you want a nice Suit for yourself or your boys, or Boob 3or Shoes for wife or daughter, come to Robust Alookn's, Havalock Street, where you will get them good as well as cheap. ANTED Koown— "The Corner" is the place to buy your Spring Outfit for the Show. Everything new.—Nobth- ClOTfl AND HEFI*QBD. i



WANTED Known—That J. Moisok has received a large supply of Winter Boots and Shoes. They are all of the best brands and makers, and never equalled m Ashburlon. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker m the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know beßb what to get. There fore the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. Discount for cash as usual. Repairs done at once. Beat Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, East Street, Ash* barton.



"God mabb the , ir , ZZZSZZ UFE iN THE CCUHTRY f™^™ * „ the Town "—-Cowper IS Plemnter, as well as Healthier, than Lifelin Towa-bufc it comes more expeaske, chiefly—. r ' THS A, SON ] BeC»«se-P^CEB ARK go MUCH HIOHBB IN THE ( THE REASON WHY? j COCNTEY THAH THEY AXE IN THE TOWN. J WHY? This is juat why so many Ladies shop with as, for by doing so they nob only; nd MUCH / OUR PRICES ARE INFINITELY CHEAPER THAN I MUCH CHKAPER S I THOSE RULING IN THE COUNTRY, / CHEAPER But, also, that they get better quality and a much widhb choice T OTB of Ladiea resident m the Country visit Town bub seldom, yet shop regularly -*— * with us— Shopping by Post f o _ COSTS NOTH.NG BUT 3 "R V T> AQ T f n T'7 " a 2d stamp, i -di robT! TefsSp: 1 ZZ^lltT 1 ' M POB 'enoloße Bbamp8 > ?08tal note8 'or P-ao *ftnd SSSSr, I COMMISSIONS RECEIVED BY POST I »<BS. Are as faithfully and zealously attended to as if the oastomer oame mjperson to our establishment and did her buying at the counter. OUR SP.EOIAL »- —, « H;I F MLJK JS T m _, . „,._ 1^^ 1 SPRING & SUMMER GOODS '=* Including the Very Latest Novelties m MILLINERY, DRESS GOODS, MANTLES, GLOVES, COSTUMES, HOSIERY, DRESSES, SUNSHADES, MEN'S AND BG*S' CLOTHING, SERGES. WORSTEDS, Etc, (for tnade-to-order Suits and Sin^Je G^Hiientß) have just, been opened up, and we can assure you that Latest Novelties RnPPialh*- J*ff Pafifl'l/a Latest Notelties Newest Styles VfJCUIOiI? Newest Styles Ate this Season's Consignment ot New, Beautiful, and Useful Things, sppcially Shipped to us by our London House, (139141 Wool Exchange, E. 0.) fo^oJTe | ODR ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE | ™/%Z 9 OF SPKIJN& AND HUMMER GOODS, Is' now m course of preparation, 'and 'will be ready on or about BEPTEMBER 21. Write tor one. It will be sent post free, on application, to any address m the|Colony« IN THE . MEANTIME— Our Goods arts > j LADIES \ OoR Go° s ABE Cheaper, Fresher, I Cheaper, Fresher, and more Fotlish I SHUULDHWRITE FOR AND MOEE St¥LISH than thosk Obtain- 1 L" than those Obtain • ableJin the Coun- able m the Coun try. I PATTERNSI ««. W. STRANGE' & CO. MEROJAKTS, MANUFACTURERS, & FAMILY DRAPURS, CHRISrCHQECH. 56 IMMENSE ARRITALS OP g 1 Ni:W SPKING GOODS «n^Mw» *X * iimmii i DRESS AND FASHION. ANDREW ORR is Opening up a Second Shipment of New Spring Goods, ex " lonic.'j 55 Paris Trimmed Hats and Bonnets as Patterns 33^Dozen ladies Kid Gloves, 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 Silk for Blouses, m Blouse Lengths Beautiful Stock of Ladies Bow Ties, Hats etc 100 Dozen Gentlemen's Ties, Shirts and Collars, m Great Variety Linoleum, and Floorcloths m all widths I Grand Stock of Men's Clothing, Hate, 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 ORR. <T0 MY CLIENTS. ] T A M PR E PjfA^R ED TO DISPOSE OF AN T SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRfIELD FREEZING WORKS, TC BEST^POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE, 1b wou)dj,be*well to give me particulars prior to sheep^being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBTJRTON ■



F. FERRIMAN. TBNDEUS. P|^ "£DERS are invited for grubbing J_ al ou* 180 chains of gorge. Particulars on application to F FffiRIUMAN. I HAVE for Bale a Complete Threshing Plants rJ his is a splendid oppor tun iy for a tttady man (o make a start m a good di&uict. lasy teims can be arranged F. FEKRI MA N. FOB BALE, A CAPITAL Sec:ion m Havelock street, adjoining the property of Mr E. Jeffd. The section is well fenced, haß a sunny apptct, and is a very desir able bite for a dwelling. F. FERRIMAN. fokT^alb^ " FARM EEAR FREJZIKG WORKS. I HAVE for Sale 320 acres within a mile of the Free iog Works. The land is m good heart and tho fences are m capital condition. JilgLty acres are sown down m oats and the balance has an abundance of feed and water. Easy teiraa of payment can be arranged. F. FERRIMAN. j FOR SALE AT TREVORTON, ("IORNER Section, containing £ of an ./ ?cre, well fenced and stocked with fruit tree?. '' here is also a pomp with a good supply of water. Price—£4o F. FERRIMAN. FOF^SALE^ l JHAVB for sale on the Beach Road, Corner Sfction, containing £ acre of ajood land, upon which is erected a live roomed hoasa. Fall particulars on ap plication. F. FERRIMAN. FOB SALE, OXFORD STREET, HAMPSTEAD. HALF-ACRE of Frnt Class Land, lots 69 and 70. ■' F. FERRIMAN. FOX BALE, DWELLING OF EIGHT ROOMS, WILLS STREET, WEST. WHY pay high rents, when for about 10s per week (interest on the J balance of purchase money J yon can er joy j the comfort of an eight roomed house, ( with hot and cold water laid on, god ; garden and every convenience ; situated | m a healthy locality, and within two ! minutes walk of the Domain. Farther particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN. | ~~ MONEY. I HAVE a sum of £10,000 to lend mortgage of Freehold Farm Landp, | m terns to suit borrowers, at 4| to 5 per ! cent. Also a sum of £20,000 to invest m : one born on a security showing an ex '■ ciptionally good margin at 4 per cent. | F. FERRIMAN. I FOR SALE, ~~ I , "EALING. I HAVE for sale a farm of 586 acres at Kaling, will fenced, good sheep country. j F. FERRIMAN. TrORTsALIT AT HINJDS" part of land on laumhor sale plan. i ——- m ACRES of first-class land, np.m whish is erected a substantial dwelling h 'use. The property ia situate within easy distance of the Public School and Railway Station. | F. FERRIMAN. " FOITsALE ATM/ODHURsE | A f\O ACRES of Good Land, with j 4fcv/O Dwelling House, Stables, etc , | and Growing Crops. An early inspection i invited. Particulars on application F. FERRIMAN.^ EOK SALE:. LEASEHOLD NEAR FREEZING WORKS. I HAVE for sale the interest m leaae of land situated within easy distance ef the Freezing Works, which offers an excellent opportunity to those whose em ployment renders it necessary to live near the Works of securing a comfortable home with a few acres of land at a reason able price. For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN. IJ. V. DE BEER, THE LEADING JEWELLER & WATCHMAKER IS NOW SHOWING NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS AL&EGE I STOCK of thelF|Neweat, Brightest, and up-to-date Jewelleby. INSPECT. — INSPECT. All articles marked m Plain Figures. Just received a Hue of Rothebham's Celebrated English Letebb, Made Specially to his order, with Extra Jewels, and very heavy Oaeeß to suit) hard wear. A few Ladies' Rolled Gold Waxclie**, Tea to Twenty Years' Guarantee, very highly recommended. I Cxreenstone is now very ashion able, A new assortment of Choice Designs. SPECTACLES- SPECTACLES- A tall Stock of Lenses, on the inter changeable system Convex and Concave, both m Blue and White. The Latest Novelty m Eyeglasses, " THE BE VLTJC." Light and Easy, will not *all off. SIGHT TESTING A SPECIALTY. REPAIRS Prompt. — REPAIRS Neat. J. V. DE" BEER, :(Late S. Salek) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON FOREST. R.S. 22038, 20 acres, principally m its native state, fronting Taylor's Stream, £20. I am authorised by the proprietors to accept the above price for this Terms if required T. BULLOOK.



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Iff any J.ivcn Sareil Iq almost every neighborhood there i some one whose life has been saved by Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoei Remedy, or who has been cured of chronio diarrhce* by the übo of that medicine; Such persons mako a point of telling of it when ever opportunity offers, hoping that it may be the means of saving other lives. For sale DbUG COMPANY For Bronchial Coughs take Wooda' Grea Peppermint Cure-la 6d and2a 6d



PUBLIC NOTICES I itLiYluiML ill § llf v TWaiNG Building Operations [ I have KEMOVED to Tempor ary Premises, next the Ashbur ton. Club and M.S.A. R. J.~GUY, jSADDLER, BURNfcTT STREET, ASHBURTON. Established 1880 Telephone 69 BAKER BROS., CTORNISHING TTNDF.RTAKRRS t URNISEUNG *J NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and L»tes Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUISEftiLS condmted wit,h the greatest care and satte "action, at moat reasonable charges. Corner of Wakannl R ad and o<ißs Streets, and Bakor and Brown'a Coach Factory. ; | HARDLEY BROS, TTAVfI just opened «p their newly imported Stock of Fishing* Tackle. FLIES, MINNOWS, TRACES, LINES, GAFF HOOK 5, RODS, IN 3RBAT VARIETY. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Garden Tools AT PRICES THAT DEFY OQMPETITIO Plumbebs, Tinsmiths, & Gasfittkrs* Hot aud cold water laid on] at the shortest notice. A LARGE HTOOK OF TANK? 4, BATHS, SINKS, FUMPS, Eit. TO SELECT: PitOM.' ESTIMATES^GIVEN WITH PLEASURE HARDLEY Bros. TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. IBEO to inform you that I have severed my connection with the Canterbury Mill, whioh wa'j under my management for over seven years, and have PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which is the property of the Bank of New Zealand Assets Board, ia still trading under the name of Rollitt & Co., so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to addreaa all orders to THOMAS ROLLITT, W.-aa'NUi ROLLER FLOUR MIILS, ASHBTOTON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleased to Bupply you with first-clasa ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL,BRAN & SHARPS, at loweßt 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 N.Z. Faimerß' Association, Weßt Street, where Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholdere, can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Bran, And Sharps m exchange. THOMAS ROLLITT. WAKiNGI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 285 ASHBURTON. E. W. HANMER, - NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING ssabanged premises with the Farmers' Co-operaciva Association, have much pleasure m stating that m future I shall curry on my business at the offices and store lately occupied by the above Ab soclation at the corner of West Street and Haveiock street; (the Loan and Mercantile old premises. STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES, 1 132 E. W. HANMER. WANTED Known—2so Sacks Finest Blue Derwent Potatoes, Is lid par Sack, or 2 Bags for 3s 9d ; further reduc tions by the ton. Beauty of Hebron, 251bs for Is ; Early Rubies, 20;bs for Is, at Flbt oher Uros., Cash Supply Scores, "RS R. J: HUGHKS, Certificated Ladies' Nurse, takes m accouche ment cases at her residence, Triangle, ABhburton, Every care and attention iven. 8 FOtT~SAL.E. i ____ 1A ACRES ]A 1U ACRES 1U FIRST-CLASS Land Fronting Middle Road, Ailenton ; either as a whole or m two allotments of five acres each. Easy terms can be arranged. * T. BULLOCK 1



CHEAP MONEY 1 , CHEAP MON6Y CHEAP MONBSY IN SUMS JF £100 ™ £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREKriOLD, At exceptionally tow rates of interest), FOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AN FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Chriatchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commisaionor. Frank Curtis, THE LEADING Watchman leer, & Jeweller,! EAST STREET, i HAB just opened up FRESH LINES nearly every department. New atock of Rotli©r«m 9« "Watches* to hand. Jewelled m six holes, oompehsa- Jon ballances, heavy cases, hunting and open faced, latest movements, key leas, and key winding. Also a Dew litsa of WALTHAM WATCHBH, whioh are well worth inspection. Best) value m Nickel and other jchoap" Watches m Ashburton. Largest; and best stock of Engagement and Gem Rings* I give especial value ia this line, making ib a speciality. GOLD & SILVER BROOCHES. (Noveltie:! Neat charms and Qreenatona Pendants m every variety. SPECTACLES & EYE GLASSES Accurately fitted with latest sight testing apparatus. NOTE.—AH my Speotaclee are of English Manufacture. Beware of cheap French and foreign goods. Did Jewellery re-made iato latest designs ftt moderate charges. Watches and Clocks repaired with accuracy and promptitude. FRANK CURTIS, TUB LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER. MONEY T9 LEND FBIVATELY. TANCRED STREET, Nbxt Gas Company's {Offjoks. " jyjONEY TO LEND According to Arrangement from jgQ AND UPWARD?, Upon any Security. 'IRADB'BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments can be arranged. Ail Business Strictly Confidential. DAVID ZANDER COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. AGENT FOR—Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton-Marine rnsuranca Office. 97 ' ~~Thlngs - worth kbowihg. mttAT You can SAVE MONEY if you Boy your Boots from NICHOLAS & PICKFORD. MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES, East Street, Ashburton* EOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made to Measure. Eaao and.Comiort Studied. Skill and Judgment being exeroisedg'fts to Formation of the Feeb. Workmanship and Materials Guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE. Bring Your Repairs to — NICHOLAS & PICKFOUD, Latt McDonald & MoDiarmid. ALWAYS REMEMBER THIS And don't forget to let your Friends and Children know it: THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED WATCHMAKING & JEWELLERY Business m Ashburton is : George Jesson's, (Late 3 S Qoira) EABT STREET. "YF YOUR Watch or Clock is oub of order, t*ke it to the OLD SHOP, and don't forget thab all the Latest and Best Goods m WATCHES, CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY are there to chose from, at prices to suit all. REPAIRS of all kinds promptly executed on th<j premises, at strictly moderate charges TO LET. DWELLING of 6 Rooms, Bituated m Burnett Street; at present occupied by Mr Warren, basketmaker. Possession era be given on Monday next. T. BULLOCK.