Too Much Style.

There is a quaint little restaurant perch ed high up on the top floor of a tall build ing m the center of the city. It is the lunching place of scores of business men, and has come to be a popular noontime re tort for the clerks, business men, brokers, and, m fact, men of all classes. Every j day, about noon, it is crowded with people. Yesterday, shortly after noon, a middle aged mountaineer, who had been directed to the place as a fine restaurant for the pur pose of a cheap lunch, ambled awkwardly down the hallway. He picked out a suita ble entrance and made a dive for the door way. Tha polite negro boy who takes charge of hats at the door reached out for fcho customer's hat, but the mountaineer, by a swift though not graceful dodge, managed to elude the hat boy and marched to triumph to a seat. With his big brown bat still perched on his head he glanced over the little bill of fare that was handed htm. He couldn't make it out at all. "What's that for?" he asked the waiter. "That's the bill of fare." "Whut'd you give it me fer?" he in quired. " "Fer jo' order, sah, and this little pad Is fer you to write out what you want.' 1 The hungry man gazed at it a full min ute, and the perplexed look on h,is face grew deeper. There was a sort of choking In his throat. He got up and as he stalked toward the door he muttered: "There's too darn much style about this shop to suit me. ff a man can't git a lit tle smack to eat 'thoutputtin it m writin, guess he can go to some place that ain't bo fashi'nable." And he left.-—Atlanta Constitution.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.- SATtJBDAY, NOYEMBEK 26, 1899.

Printed and published by Henry Wilms o Peter Street, Ash burton, for the Proprifr tors, at their Printing Office, Burned Street, Aahburton, SATURDAY, November 24.1898-



Ss&ir Sound the PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED



JUBILEL REFRESHMENT ROOMS BURNE T STREET UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. H. H. "CAPON HAYING taken over the above Refresh* merit Rooms, trusts that he will receive the liberal support of the Public, who may rely on getting the beat of attention. Dinners from 12 to 2p m daily» Refresh' menta at ail hoars, up to 10 p.m. H.H.O. will make a specialty of Catering for Balls, Parties, Picnice, etc.—town or ountry Terms on application T. H. UnDBILJ- j [«, DKDBILL T H. UNDBILL AND CO., T7IURNJSHING UNDERTAKERS, r URNIBHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Pokshed Coffins a SpeoUlty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths n Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall • also o*re of Mr T. Andrews, East Belb. S J. V. DE BEEE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, TTAS just received the first consignment of his XMAS GOODS IN GOLD AND SILVBB, Consisting of WATCHEB, ALBERTS, MUFFCHAINB, BROOCHES, BANGLES, STUDS, LINKS, PENDANTS, BELT CLASPS, And numeroas novelties m the latest designs and at prices to suit the times. INSPECTIoFINVITED. All Goods Marked m Piain Figures A Further Shipment of the Celebrated ROTHERHAM LEVER WATCHES JUST TO HAND. Also— THREE DOZEN HARVEST WATCHES AT 9/6, Beat Value m Canterbury. REPAIRS AS~ST7AL—Pfompt Neat, Reasonable. SIGHT TESTING A SPECIALTY. J. V.DE~BEER, I ;(Late S. Salek) t EAST STREET, ASHBURTON |TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OE ASHBURTON COUNTY. I BEG to inform you that I have severed my*^ connection with the Canterbury l Mill, which wa3 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 Asset* Board, is still trading under the name of Rollitt & Co., so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to address all orders to THOMAS RQLLITT, WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBUBTON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleased to supply you with firsb-olasa ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL.BRAH & SHARPS, at lowest 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. Farmers' Association, West Street, where Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholders, can leave their Wheat and get Floor, Bran, and Sharps m exchange. Pleaie Note—The Canterbury Mill* have lately refused to do Gristing, bat Farmers can always rely on getting their Wheat ezahanged at the Farmers' Co-operative. THOMAfROLLITT, * WAK^NDI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 265 ASHBURTON.



New Millinery Call and see the new eeleo tionß of the. latest Millinery including Paris models m Hats and Bonnetti. Grand Selection of new Prints for blonses metaliia prin j, prints from 3£d guaran teed to wash. New Laces, C B Corsets, P D Corsets and all the best makes from Is lid, Umbrellas, Sunßhades from Is upwards. Men's Boater Hats great variety ab lowest possible price. Ladies' and Gents' Boots splendid stock bought at lowest prices, every pair ! guaranteed* •*i»'itfijjat afcojk of arp ets, Brussels, Tapsibry Squares, also Blaakats and 1 Flannels.



38 Back Brochu Costumes excellent) value loly goods, 2s 3d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3b 6d, to 5s d. Black & Navy Coating Sergea Is 4d, Is 6£d Is lid, 2a 3d, ?s lid. Nuns' Veiling. Cream, White, Pink, Corn flour, Green, Sky, from la per yard. i Kid Gloves all sizes Is 6d upwards, Cycling Gloves, Evening Gloves all prices and shades from 6d. 100 dozen Ladies' Handkerchiefs bought a big reduction m Home market. - — _ f A large stock of Linoleums and Floor cloths . from best English manufacturers, splendid j value. 4



FOR BEST VALUE IN SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY. -GO TO ANDREW 0R R. A New Shipment just opened, purchased m London at the Lowest Possible Price. The Value cannot be surpassed. Inspection and comparison invited. ALL HIGH CLASS DRAPERY.



Notwithstanding the Great Advance m Wool we were Fortunate m placing Large Orders at old Prices, which the Public will get the full Benefit of. ' Customers always well treated. DRESSMAKING m fall Swing, prompt attention to Wedding and Mourning Orders. The (Ibesoent Bicycle, best m Canterbury, £17 lOs.



•• God made the • God made the I COUNTRY, MAN MADS L IFE IN THE OOUftTRY CoONTBY, If AX MADE thk Town. "-Cowpe r the Town."—Cowper IS Pleaeantcr, as well as Healthier, than Life^in Town—bat it comes more expensive, chiefly— THE REASON > Because—Prices ace fo much Higher m the f THE REASON WHY ? j Country than they are m the Town, ( WHY ? This, is just why so many Ladies chop with us, for by doing so they nob only nd MUCH / OUR PRICES AEE INFINITELY CHEAPER THAN \ MUCH CHEAPER ! \ THOSE RULING IN THE COUNTRY, / CHEAPER But, also, that they get better quality and a much wider choice LOTS of Ladies resident m the Country visit Town but seldom, yet shop [regularly with US- Shopping by Post ( t. t , t,^^™, ) Shopping by Post Costs Nothing but ] li V POS T ' ? "osts Nothing but A STAM . ( -^ -*• XV^O A . ) A2i STAMP. All that Ladies residing m places distant from Chrigtohurob, and who do not want to incur 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 noteß, or P. 0.0., and forward at once to us. !S<3tiS", I . COMMISSIONS RECEIVED BY POST I StnKl Are aa faithfully and zealously attended to as if the customer came m. person to our establishment and did her buying>t the counter. ou,r; special —' —. i«hipm;ents ,—*—, I "BT 1 ( JUST 1 | " SPRING & SUMMER GOODS |o^ Including the Very Latest"Novelties m [ MILLINERY, DRESS GOODS, f MANTLES, GLOVES, I COSTUMES, HOSIERY, j DRESSES, SUNSHADES, | MEN'S AND BO*S' CLOTHING, SERGES. WORSTEDS, Etc. (for made-to-order Suits and Sinp'e Garments) have just been opened up, and we can assure you that Latest Novelties Rnofllall Aiiranih/a Latest Novelties Newest Sctlbs Q/JovlpH tllaUltVC Fewest Sixles Are this Season's Consignment ot New, Beautiful, and Useful Things, | specially Shipped to us by our London House, (139 141 Wool Exchange, E. 0.) ro^oS I OUR ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE j S'K, OF . , SPBIiNG AND HUM.MLEJR, GOODS, Is now m course of preparation, and will be ready on or about SEPTEMBER 21. Write tor one. It will|be sent post free, on application, to any address m the Colony: IN THE MEANTIME— Orjs Goods are . \ LADIES 1 °0B GoODS ARB Cheaper, Fresher, \ Cbeapeb, Fresher, and more Fotlish J SHOULD WRITE FOR AND MORB Stylish than those Obtain- 1 than those Obtain able; m the Coun- OATTCOKIOt ABLB IN THE OUN" W. STB-ANGE & CO. MERCJANTS, MANUFACTURERS, & FAMILY DRAPERS, ! OHRISTCHPnOH. 56 SHEEP SHEARS. SHEEP SHEARS. T.H.S. 8.8.A. T.U.B. 8.8.A "The Best Branda obtainable at very lowest rates. Also TURKEY STONES and OIL for above. ALL NEW AND SPECIALLY SELECTED. LAWN MOWERS. LAWN MOWERS. EXCELSIOR! NEW EASY! AND CRESCENT ! At Town Prices. ENGLISH STEEL TRUNKS. BETTER VALUE than COLONIAL and Leas m Price WATER POTS and BOCKETS. Just m time for the Dry Weather. | AT W. H. COLLINS & GO'S., "HARDWARE EMPORIUM." I BAST STREET ASHBURTON. Tblkphone —li & J5. P.O. 80x—35,



TT\Q Stand This Season At Ashburton LINKSHOT, By Ohafnshot—dam La Divaj by Ban dora, otib of Minille, by Traducer—Opera, Apply to E. HEALY, Groom m Charge, ; Mr Oookson's Stables. 8 280 BOOTS. BOOTS Gigantic Sale Now On TUST arrived and opened up a grand aßßortmenb of up-to-date | BOOTS AND SHOES FOR THE HOLIDAY AND SUMMER I SEASON Special Lines Women's Button Shoes 7a 6d Women's Kid Lace Shoes, only 6s lid TAN GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY. .Strong School Boobs from 5a 6d Good Bluchers, nailed, 5s 6d. ! LARGEST STOCK IN TOWN TO CHOOSE FROM. REPAIRS done Promptly and at Moderate Charges. FRED NOKES, CASH £001 SHOP, Next Door Bank of New Zealand, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 10 196 TREVORTON. FOR SALE—Lota 40 and 42 containing 1 Rood 2 Perches, fronting Suffolk Street. Lota 16 and 29 containing 1 Rood 23 Perches, fronting Sudbury Street. Lot 8, containing 34 Perches, Corner of Leeston and Suffolk Streets. Offers are invited for the purohase of these sections, either separately or as a: whole. T. BULLOCK. J



V^TE HAVE JUST LANDED, Ex "lonic," TWO OASES OF GENUINE "PRIMUS" STOVES. Very handy and economical. PRICE — 13s 6d Each. NOW LANDING, ex " Wakanul," A Shipment of FIRST-CLASS SHEFFIELD TABLE CUTLERY, Direob from the Makers, All new patterns, and lowest quotations m Canterbury. IN STOCK: 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS, BRANDING OILS, TURKEY STONES, Etc. BICYCLES We are Agents for COLUMBUS, LOVELL DIAMONDS, HARTFORDS, VIDETTES, And are still offering the best value m the Colony NEW MACHINES from £14 Gash Good Second-Hand MACHINES from dSS We can also BUILD MACHINES to Order from B.S.A. Parta at very Reasonable figures Hoping to be favored with your patronage CARSON & Co., TEA MERCHANTS, GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. Importers of Bicycles, Hardware, Glass and China. Takcbed Street & Arcade, Ashbutton. 1123 FARMERS and Visitors to Ashburton will find Mns McGregor's Refresh rnent Rooms, ab the corner of East and Burnett Streets, the moßb central and best m town. Hot Luncheons daily from 12 to 2. Tea, coffee and light refreshments at al hours. Confectionery and fruio of the best Iways m stock. WANTED Known—That Mitchell & Tcbneb have taken Temporary Premises below Mr Burnard's, there to make a display of the largest range of Oilcloths and Linoleums ever shown m Ashburton. ~~~ miss Graham; ~ ARCADE CHAMBERS. ' f^i ENERAL and Legal Copying, Test' \JC monials, Circulars, Specifications, and Documents of all descriptions promptly and accurately copied on the Typewriter. Agent for Typewriter aid supplies. Pupils by speoial arrangement. I 293 Licensed to sell Stamps,



WOOL SEASON 1899-1900. X AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all WOOL placed m my hands for Sale either m Aehburton, Timaru, or for Shipment. » NOTICE TO MY CLIENTS WHO WISH TO FORWARD DIRECT TO PL&.CE OF SALE. first e«de TIMAEU takes place there on istDECEMB&B, 1899. Consign—NEW ZEALAND LOAN COMPANY'S SIBING, Timaru. IN BOTH CASES ADVISE ME FULL PARTICULARS PROMPTLY TO ASHBUKTON. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBUETON.



ECONOMY IN SHEEP SHEARS TEE UNRIVALLED T.U.S. SHEEP SHEARS. WONDERFUL RESULTS, UNSURPASSED INEQUALITY. 3,S4O'SHEEP SHORN WITH ONE PAIR T.TT.S. SHEARS. Good Tools give good work. Well-snorn fleooea bring higher prices, and no man can [do good work with bad Shears. BICYCLES. BICYCLES, TT7E have been appointed Agents for Aitiburton by the Goold Bicyole Co., Ltd., for the Sale of their famous RED BIRD BICYCLES. Throughout the World to-day the Ked Bird is recognised as tke highest development m Cycle Construction. The One Mile Championship of Australia on October 10 was won by Wm. MARTIN, on his JEfcttiJO BIRD S3PJKC3IAX*. During his racing career he has won J510,000, which he considers is mainly due] to riding a RISE BIRD. FURTHER PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION. GROCERIES. GROCERIES. ALL GOOD 3 SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE CASH PRICES. None hut the best Brands of Goods m Stock. Give us a Trial and we guarantee to give you Satisfaction. CHEAPEST A3SD BEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE GIVEN IN TEAS, SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. MAftKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON Telephone No fis



J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGNWRITER, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to their interest to consult J. L. HIGGS, as he does th« work himself, therefore there is no second profit to pay. Htß ability is well known as formerly eignwrlter to Mr J. Wilson, with whom he has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all classes of paiating and house decorations. ARTIST'S MAT*- RIALS, and latest) c Bigns m WALL PAPERS, m stock. TANCBEET"sTfIEET. MONEY TO LEND PBIVATELY. TANCRBD STREET, Next Gas Compant's^Offioes J^ONEY "TO LEND According to Arrangement from J^£) AND UPWARDS, Upon any Security. % TRADE BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments can be arranged. All Business Strictly Confidential. DAVID ZANDER COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. &. ENT FOR—Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton-Marine insurance Office.



THE I New Zealand JGLOTHIHG FACTORY TS now Showing a Largo and Varied Assortment of NEW & SEASONABLE GOODS. GREY FRAME HATS, CUBA FRAME HATS. BLACK FRAME HATS, EN THE LATBST SHAPES AND [BTYLES. ALSO STRAW HATS IN OR BAT VARIETY See oar Tennis Trousers and Shirts. Sac oar New Suitings for Summer Wear. See our Ready Made Clothing. See onr Boys' Norfolk Suits. See oar Boys' Washing Blouses. See oar New Ties, etc., etc. SUITS TO MEASURE. FIT QUARANTEED. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. F. H. BEOKINGSALB, Manager.



CHEAP MONEY! CHEAP MONfiY j CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS JF £100 *> £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND •SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At 41 per cent. Terms of repayment of the moßt liberal character, which oan be ascertained on enquiry. T7!OR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND ■j FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, 1 Cbristchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner.



FRANK CURTIS, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER WANTED Known—That now is the time to make selections of Costumes for the Summer. Full ranges of choice materials ia Novelty Colorings. See ours fi sfc<--Mitchell & Turner EW STBAWB, Flowers] Ribbons Ruchings, Giovep, Veilings, Laces, Muslins, Prints, Embroideries, Calicoes, Flannelettes, Dress Goods, and lovely Summer Capes and Jackets now to hand. The making of Underclothing, Pin»foreß, Aprons, Sun Bonnets, and Dresses still receives first attention at Mrs A scorn's.



THE LEADING UP TO PATE Wsstclnnalter, & Jewel*©** JUST ARBIV.ED FROM HOME NEW "GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS SEASON. . I HAVE now the largest and best assorted btock m Eaafc Street. INSPECT INSPECT A fresh consignment of the latest and mobt up-to-date styles IN Bothemm Wa*olie» also NICKEL WATCHES made to my own order These watches are fasb becoming the FAVOURfTE WATOH m the diatriot for STERLING WORTH AND TIME KEEPING. LARGE ASSORTMENT vat m of NEW DESIGNS m rings, brooches, bangles, alberta, ladies' chains, etc., etc., m gold and ' silver. WEDDING RINGS AND KEEPERS of my own make 18 carat, guaranteed best value m town m all sizes and shapes. I have just landed a MAC BINE for ALTERING the above RINGS to ANY SIZE without cutting or m any way injuring the ring. Altered wbile you wait. REPAIRS AS USUAL, neat, workman like, prompt, and reasonable.



NEW SEASON'S SEEDS. RAPE, Clovers, Ryegrase, Cooksfoot, Cowgrass, etc., at lowest market prices NICOLL BROS. ; Fast Street



MISS CAKbON. f| IEAOHER of Pianoforte and Organ, 1_ For terms, etc., apply ab Residence 00-ner of Wills and William Streets near Wakanui Road East. 10.3 MIDDLEBIGG PiUNGE. fTIHIS 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, \\ Proprietor f Seaview. j



K. T. CLAEK, GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER ANB GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Tancbed Street, Next to McConnell and Compton's Stables Samples of Wheat, Oats, Barley, Clover, and other Seeds submitted to Buyers, and highest price obtained AGENT for all kioda of Farm Machinery. 2£ por cent commission added only to cost price I am a purchaser of all kinds of Farm Produce, Butter, Egg's, Poultry, Beeswax, i Honey, Horee Hair ; Cash given BUTTER—Now that the shipping season has started, I am prepared to treat with farmers for salt butter for shipment Home. Boxes supplied. Call for circular Farmers' and Tradesmen's Books kept, Debts collected, Houses let, Farms Bold; Trust Money to lend at current rates I AM AGENT FOR- Howden and Montorief's Famous Garden Seeds Marchison's Scrub Exterminator—Sudden death to the Californian Thistle Jardoo Fertiliser—A new discovery for growing Pot Plants, and for garden use Field and Garden Manures supplied from five tons down to i-ewt bags Knowie's Reliable Insecticides for destroy ing Scale, Biight, etc, on Fruit Treeß and Flowers; grow Fruit, nob diseased stumps ; , death to the green and black aphis now attacking Roses ; information given re all insect and fungoid pests Clark's Calf Feeder—One of the greatest successes of modern dairy appliances ; Preservatis, for preserving Butter; greatly \ used now m all factories m Victoria j Vickery Egg Preservative—Will keep ESpgs fresh for 12 months Roberts' Simplex Incubators — Poultry farmers should see this machine A and W McCarthy's Fibbing Tackle and Gudb Kemp's Patent Sheep Branding Liquid— I The Australasian says this branding fluid is the best we have ever used BICYCLES—I have been appointed Agent for the Raleigh and Hollis Bicycles. The ! aleigh m one of the highest grade machines made ; it is not a cheap machine ; <io not buy cheap machines ; the best is tlways the cheapest m tho end. The price h—Specials £28, Racers £26, Road Racers £25, Light Hoadsters £22 10s; Ladies' recycles from £20 to £25 The Holms (now all the rage m the North Island) is made by J; Hollis and Sonß. Birmingham, England, Gun and Rifle Manu facturers—(HoUU' Guns have a world-wide reputation, and need no advertising). This, machine I can recommend, as it is impossible <>r this firm with their reputation to make I »n inferior article. The price is exactly the me as the English factory figure, viz—£2o for Lady's or Gentleman's I Kasy terms can be arranged for either machine j a 12 months guarantee given. I offer you as follows: Potatoes (table) 1b 9d per sack ; Oat Sheaf Chaff £2 10a per ton, whole Oats 6a per sack, Crusher! Oats 6s per sack, Chick Wheat 5s uer sack. Factory Cheese 6d per lb, Bacon (whole) 7d, Californian Onions 13a per caee of lOOlbe net; Butter Cases, for export, 2< each; ail delivered free, Sacks to be re turned. 10 26



THE OHRISTCHUROH MEAT- CO LIMITED! ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. 3REATLY INCREABED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application, Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompr attention. NICOLL BROS, DISTRICT AGENTS



FREEZEKS. FREEZEKS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book apace at any time to suit tneir own convenience, by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, OHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 ISLINGTON FBRTILISEES FOB GARDEN USE MAY be obtained m Owt. andjialf, Cwb Bags from NIOGLL BROS., District Agenda



Niooll Bros. j \\l hav> o tv nituountio /v ? T for MESSRS MURGATRoYD ER<'S. t j WooUcouterg atii Felimongers, ' Christchnrch, ( And we are prepared to purchase SKINS and P*LTS at Fairfield, at highest maiket ra es- NICOLL BROS., Agents. TS7E ARK OaSH BUYERS OE FAT BKEKS' AND I AMBS AT BlOHftbT MARKEr RATES, ' mcollTbros., East Street, Ashhurton.



A Philanthropist. Catterson —I tell you, old man, you are making an awful mistake. You ought to live m the country. Hatterson —I would, old fellow, but I hate to disappoint my friends who are al ready living there. Catterson—Disappoint them! How? Hatterson—Well, you see, they like to visit me, m the city so much.—New York World. An Imputation. "Yes," sapid the dealer, "domestic to baccos are much cheaper now than they used to be." "Well," said the customer, who had Just bought a box of cigars, "it seems to me, then, that you ought to quote a much lower rate on these imported cigars."— Chicago Record.



Could Make One to Order. "This is a mighty fine place, I don't think," contemptuously observed the tat tered vagrant. "The benches hain't been painted fur nine years, the trees need teim min an the grass is dyin fur want of bein looked after. You hain't got no bump of order." "I'll raise one on you mighty quick If you don't move on," answered the park policeman, unlimbering his olub.—Ohi cago Tribune.



Perfectly Satisfied. Crack Boat Builder —Ah, how de do, Mr. Richmanf How did that rowboat 1 made you last summer suitf Mr. Richman—Perfectly. "Ah! I'm glad to hear it. I always like to give satisfaction. Suited perfectly, «h?" "Yes. I left it m front of my boathouee oil summer, and every scalawag who tried to steal it got upset or drowned."—New York Weekly.



A Subtle Combination. "Sabe up yoh money anfoiler me," said Eratus Pinkley, m earnest confidence to a friend. "Dats whut yoh wanter do." "Is yoh play m craps ergin f" "Not right now. I'se waitin foh de iign." "Whut datP" "I'se waiting foh de baseball scoh In dla city ter stan seben ter lebben. Den I'a gwine ter walk ober de Long bridge an foh'close er fus' mortgage on de hull ob Jackson City."—Washington Star.



HI. —New York World.



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Regular. Gotrox—Did the count make a regular proposal? His Daughter—l think bo. He insisted on a settlement of 88 per cent.—New York World; JUST LANDED. \ OHJOIOB SELECTION OF THE MOST FASHIONABLE JEWELLERY. Also, Watches and clocks By all th« Leading Makers. PECOOACLEB TO SUIT ALL SIGHTS. BEORQE~JEWON, WATCHMAKER, ffiast Street, Ashburron. BLUE Derwent Potatoes la 6d per bag, or two bags for 2s lid ; Fig Potatoes la per Ban. Delivered free within the Belts.—FiiETOuaa Biioa , Cash Supply Stores,