The Curiosity Shop

SUMMER HEAT.

rhe Warmest Part of tlie Day and the Cold« e&t of the Kigli*. ■ The first cause of the summer heat is the vertically of the sun's rays, which, being distributed on a smaller space than when more oblique, cause a more intense heat. The second cause is the longer day of sum mer When the sun is above and below the horizon for an equal time the same amount of heat is received and radiated, and the temperature is little changed. When the sun is more than IS hours above the horizon more heat is received than is radiated, and the general temperature rises. The maximum of heat, however, is not the greatest at tho summer aolstlce. To be sure, the sun's rays are then the most direct, the daily increaso of heat is the largest, the nigMly loss least, and tho net Increase for one clay is the greatest, but on succeeding days the net increase of heat, though not as great, is still greater than the expenditure, and therefore the aggre gate increases. This increase :ln accumu lated heat will continue until the maxi mum is reached, when the los 3at night equals the gain by day and begins to ex ceed it. The maximum of heat is gataed when the sun's declination is 12 degrees north, about Aug. SO; the maximum of cold when it is 12 degrees south, Feb. 10. For similar reasons the warmeat par* of the day is about 3 o'olock p. in.., and the coldest part of the night shoitly bstfor© sunrise. The reasoning thus briefly stated by Thorno is of course reversed when ap plied to the southern hemisphere and does not in any case take account of tfhe oodi fying influences of bodies of water, moun tain ranges, etc. ;

Modern French Novelists

Some interesting statistics are given in The Figaro as to the sale of the works of modern French novelists. Emile Zola heads the list with an average of 90,000 copies, and Alphonse Daudet runs him close with 80,000. Then comes a great gap, Octave Feuillet's 50,000 making a bad third. Pierre Loti and Georges Ojmet are bracketed equal with 45,000 each. Ludovio Halevy's figure is 40,000, Guy de Maupas sant falling 5,000 below that total and Paul Bourget dropping to 80,000. Ed laond de Goncourt is the last of the five figured men, his average being 25,000, There is a long interval between him and the group composed of Gyp, Anatole France Catulle Mendes, Marcel Prevost, Andre Theuriet and Francois Coppee, whose sales do not exceed 8,000 each. The last batch, little known to English readers, includes Rene Maizeroy, Oscar Metenier, H. Ra busson, Edouard Rod and Armani Silves ter, who are set down at 6,500. Zola and Ohnet have both pf them far exceeded their averages on special occasions, for of , "Nana," "La Debacle" and "Le Itfaitre de Forges" 150,000 copies were absorbed by the public.

The Temperature of Trees.

The internal temperature of trees has been observed for some time past by M. Prinz of Uccle, in Belgium, who finds thei», h mean annual temperature at the heart of the tmnk the same as that of the air, but tho mean monthly temperature of the trees sometimes differs from the latter by two or three degrees C. On certain days the difference in question may be as much as 10 degrees C. In very cold weather the internal temperature falls to a few tenths of a degree below the freezing point and then remains stationary. In very hot weather the temperature of the tree stays at 15 degrees C. or thereabouts. A largo tree is therefore coolor in hot weather and warmer in cold weather than the air.

The Oldest Tune In the World.

What is tho oldest tune ia the-world? 1 An English journal maintains that it is tho tune which is now wedded to the words, "We won't go homo till morning." Napoleon's soldiers played it ia the shadow of the pyramids in 1799, and the Bedouins who heard it wept for joy. It was found among the children of the desert by the crusaders. No doubt it< was howled by Chaldean chappies when they were merry with wine. It is, according to expe T ts, the elemental, protoplasmic tune. And when you como to whistle it to ycurself it is simple.

How Tortoise Shell Is Worked.

The soldering of two pieces together is effected by means of hot pincl.ers, which, while they compress, soften the opposed edge of each piece and amalgamate them into one. Even tho raspings and powder produced by the file, mixed with small fragments, are put into mold* and sub jected to the action of boiling water and thus made into plates of the desired thiok ness or into various articles which appear to have been cut out of a solid block. j

Where the Word "Book" Comes From.

Before paper came into general use our Teutonic forefathers, as we read in chron-. icles concerning ancient times, wrote let-i ters, accounts and calendars on wood, the, fairest and best to be found, the boo, or beech tree, having preference, as it wasi close grained and abundant in northern Europe, and so it camp about that the word book came into use. •!

The Peppermint Plant.

It ia only about two centuries since pep permint was recognized as a distinct spe-j oies of plant. It was discovered in Hert-; fordshire, England, by Dr. Ealee and isi still grown in that county, though moral extensively In Surrey, Cambridgeshire,j Kent and Lincolnshire. There are two va-] pieties used in commerce—the white and! the black. |

The Age of the Earth.

A geologist has recently computed the; »ge cf the earth, taking for his basis tho" effect, as shown by careful experiments, of! heat and pressure on certain rocks, lie] concludes from these data that the world I has existed as a planet 24,000,000 years. < This will stand for a good enough guess I until some one else guesses better. i

Perpetual Snow.

On the Andes, in latitude 2 degrees, t^e' limit of perpetual snow is 14,760 feet. I,a, Mexico, latitude 19 degrees, the limit is 18,800 feet; on the peak of Teneriffo, 11,-: 454 feet; on Mount Etna, O.OOQ foot; oaj Cauoasus, 9,900 feet; on the Pyrenees, | 8,400 feet;.in Lapland, S, 100 feet; in loe-1 bud, S, 800 feot. _______ A

The Sulphur of Commerce.

\ A larga part of the sulphur of commerce] tomes from Sicily, where it occurs in large j quantity in the native condition upon thai Slopes of Mount Etna, It can also be ex-'l tracted from iron and copper pyrites, whkil]| occur in nearly every country. j

Our Young Folks

AN INTERESTING BIRD.

Of Singular Aspect, Extraordinary Appe tite and Amazing Digestion. This remarkable bird is a native of India and is notable for his enormous beak. With this beak he can seize and swallow objects »s big as a leg of mutton, a fowl or even a lull grown cat. In India he is protected with great care and performs most useful services. He thoroughly cleans the streets and public places of the refuse and offal, 1, ,fA

which otherwise would putrify and become a danger and a nuisance. He is also very expert in dealing with snakes and other unpleasant reptiles, giving them no quar ter. He knocks them over before they can strike, and after battering them well with his bill he swallows them whole. The serv ices of the adjutant are also invaluable dur ing the inundations, numbers of them fol lowing the course of the rising waters and making prey of the reptiles which are driv en from their holes by the floods. The appetite and digestion of this bii'd are truly wonderful, his stomach being en dowed with extraordinary powers. Hav ing swallowed a moderate sized tortoise, for instance, all the soft and digestible parts are quickly dissolved, and the other parts, such as the shell and bones, are ejected. In some respects the adjutant resembles the vulture tribe in that it has the naked head and neck. The attitudes of this bird are varied, sometimes amusing and nearly al ways grotesque. Its way of cooling itself when the day is hot is curious. It will stand with its enor mous beak nearly touching the ground, the wings stuck out straight from the body. It will remain in this odd attitude for a long time perfectly immovable, as if carved in stone. The bird has then the appearance as if thinking out some deep and important question. Sometimes it squats on the ground with, its legs tucked under the body. At other times it stalks along in a menacing manner, head and neck thrust forward and its huge bill open, looking very formidable indeed, but underneath all this assumption of bravery it is but a poltroon and will run away from a child if boldly faced. The ad jutant is easily tamed.

THK ADJTTTANT.

The Little Brown Hands.

They drive home the cows from the pasture, Up through the long, shady lane, Where the quail whistles loud in the wheat field, All yellow with ripening grain. The pen of the author and statesman, The noble and wise of our land, The sword and the chisel and palette Shall be held in the little brown hand. —Mary H. Krout.

They Would Rather Stoop Than Not.

There are no tables in the houses of tha Eskimo, and the women are therefore in the habit of placing everything on the floor. This causes them to do so much stooping that they would rather stoop than not, aa to which Dr. Nansen, the Greenland explor er, tells an interesting anecdote. A Danish lady had employed several Eskimo women to do some washing. Entering the wash house, she saw them all bending over the washtubs that stood on the floor. To make them more comfortable she had some stools fetched and placed the tubs upon them. By and by she looked in to see how they were getting on, and to her astonishment discovered the women standing on the stools and stooping .still more laboriously over the tubs, which still remained on th« floor. _______

The Disappointed Sailor Man.

Said this old sailor man: "A quiet life was my plan, While surrounded with Juvenile face^ I'd rig little boats, And tell nice auecdotes Of ships, storms and strange furrin races— The old style, don't you know? But, oh, dear, It won't go, For these kids know all I know and mor« With their leamin and travel. When yarns I unravel, They rises and votes ma a bore!

"Their papas and mammas Takea them on the steam cars And the boats with their buzzin twin B©reWi~» North, south, east and west, Till, my timbers be blest, If anything I .tell 'om 'a news! They have met the khedive, And they laugh iv their sleeve 'Cause his cook's uncle's nephew I know. I'll weigh anohor again, And I'll search the blue main for the land where the real chjldren growl*l -St. Nicholas.

The Month of March.

March, the first month of the Roman fear, was named from Mars, the god of war. It was considered as the first month ot the year in England until the change of tf.yle in 1752. The Anglo-Saxons called it tflyd monath, stormy month, and Hood tnonath, rugreed month.

THE ASHBURTON &UARBIAH : FBiDAY, NOYEMBEK 11, 1890

Printed and publiehed by Hbnky Willis o Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Proprie tors, at their Printing Office, Burnett Street), Ashburton, FRIDAY, November XI, 1899







F. FEREIMAW, | -*- i FOB BALE, LOTS 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, WILLOW STREET, TRKVORTON. WHY pay renfc whoa with a Deposit of £25 or £30 you can acquire th freehold of nearly an of land, upou which ia erected a comfortable house of 4 rooms, foe £85 The interest ou the unpaid portion of Purchase Moaey at the rate of 6 per cent, only amounting to about 1? 3d por Week. The property is situated in close proximity to tht River, and is convenient alike for fishing, bathing, and firewood. Full parrioulara on application. F. FERKIMAN. ALFORD FOREST KOAD. I have for Sale—Half an acre of land npoD which ia erected a Comfortable House of five rooms and Scullery, which foJr style, comfort;, and position oniy needs an inspection to efftct a sale Full particulars on applicatbn to F F&RHIM4N. BONEDUST—The very best Manure whioh can be applied to the soil. GUANO — Which has givtn great satis faction throughout the District fcbe last three seasons. BRANDING OILS — Manufactured by Lewes, Berger and Sorts, England, The very bent article on the market AL LENTON~ * " FOB BALEOB TO LET, IN THIS FAVORITES SUBURB. A SUBSTANTI ILLY-BUILT Modern jOL. Villa Residence aod five acres of good land, well planted with fruit trooa Immediate occupation. F. FERRIMAN 1 _ JFOK BALE, CAMERON STREET 1 have for Sale—A very Comfortable Dwelling of seven rooma, with convenient Offices, together with quarter Bcre of good land, well laid out in iawa and garden The buildings are constructed of the very beat m aerial, and the workmanship is unequalled Full particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN FOB SALE, A CAPITAL Sectioa in Havelock Street, adjoining the property of Mr E. JeSFd. The section is well ffcnced, has a sunny aspect, and is a very desir able site for a dwelling. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE AT l/VfJSDHURsE] AAQ AORIES of Good k»nd. with 4fc\_/O Duelling House, Stables, etc , and Growing Crops. An early inspection invited* Particulars on application F. FERRIMAN. . ■ I HAVE a sum of £10,000 to lend on mortgage of Freehold Farm Lande, In sums to Bait borrowers, ar 4| to 5 per cent. Also a sum of £20 000 to invest in one aain on a security showing an ex ceptionally good margin at 4 per cent. F. FERRIMAN BEtiGHh'd fefHifiM'-AUJKK -ING 6 MPOSITIQN. IN THREE COLORS BLACK, REP, BLUfcl The fiaesb and most economical Sheep- Branding oil in the Market. Read, the opinions of leading Sheep-Farmers in Otago : WE INTEND USING IT AOAIN From N.Z- Agricultural Co . Waimea House, Gore, May 22, 1897. Dear Firs,—We have found Bergkr'* Marking Oi! to bo a good and durable sheep branding material and intend using it again ia being cheaper than the preparation formerly used for the purpose. — P. J. Patkkso:*, Stat, Mi>r. IWDOUBIEDLY MORE EC >NOMICAL THAN OH, AND LAMPBLACK From J. M. MoKenzie, Bushy Park Estate, Pa'merston. May 19, 1897. Dear Sirs, —I h»ve great pleasure in Btatint; that Bkhgeii's Sheep Branding Com pound that I rec ived from you has given me every satisfaction, and is undoubtecUy more «cnnoinic-»l than oil and lampblack. I MAKK A POINT OF RECOMMENDING IT From Robert Logah, Maritanga, Hyde, May 19, 1897. Dkab Sirs,—l have used Berser's Branding oil for some yeara, and have found it bo satisfactory that I make a point of recommending it. The liquid in the drumß ia of the flame consistency right from top to bottom, and requires no atirring. ONLY TO BB USED TO BE APPRECIATED. From Ja^bs Taylor, Wairuna, Clinton. May 15, 1897. Dbar Siks,— I used Burger's Branding oil, blaok and red, last season on my flock, and I am perfoctly satisfied with the results To sheep farmers the preparation is invalu. able, beicg always ready and highly eco nomical. It has only to he used to be appre ciated* GIVEN EVERY SATISFACTION FOR SEVERAL YEAKS. Fr^m John Elliot, Giadbrook Station> Middlemarch. May 18. 1897. My Eear Sirs,—ln reply to your inquiry regarding i kroer's Sheep Marking Com pound. We have used thia Compound on ail our fl )cka for several years and it has given every satisfaction, it is of even quality and is re.»dy for use. I fiad it lasts well, being quite legible on full woolled skins). Ir, t« much more economical than brand made with the old materials (lamp, black aud oil), es owing to its even quality, there ia do waste. Always ready for use. Guaranteed not to injure the wool. Will wash off on scouring without leaving a stain. Sold bt F. FE»RI MA N. ABBBPRTON, N.Z. FOR SALE AT TREVOKI'U.N, CORNER Section, containing | of an acre, well fenced and stocked with fralb treep. There is also a pump with a good supply of water. Price —£40. F. FSRRIMAN. fOF~BALK, I HAVE for sale on the Beach Road, Corner Section, containing | acre of good land, upon which is erected a five roomed hoasa. Fall partlcalara on ap plication. F FKRRTMAN. 1 fok"bale^ ' f XFORD STREET, HAMP3TEAD.' MA.LF-ACRE of Frit Class Land, lots 69 and 70. F. FERRIMAN. FJFERMMAN. g"*s!^ — ___^irrr^!Li--:-J NEW LINES in cheap Fans, Tin-lined Wedding Cake Boxes, Change Purees, Perfumery, Cheap Song Bjoks, Diariea or 1900; New Booka at published prices, in cluding A Pauper Millionaire, by Austin Fryers; The Market Place, by Harold Frederic ; Confounding of Camelift, by Anne Sedgwiuk ; Oa the Edge of the Empire, by Jepson and Baamea ; Marietta's Marriage, by Norm; and oMjeru.— A. H. Williams, Tftoored tree



WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large supply of Winter Buotß and Shoes. They are all of the beat brands and makers, and never equalled in ABhburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker in the town, thus givea him superiority and facility to know best 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. Best Sole Leather ÜBed and work manship, at The Hall, East Street, Ash* burton. ft THE Newest Designs in Stamped Mount JL Mellick, Moldavian, Countess, Ceylon, .Ribbon, Brooklyn, and Lace Work now in stock. Linen Goods, Colored Linen ; Canvas, Giant, Reliable, Butterfly, and Berlin Wools. Crewel, Laviathan, Embroidery and Knit ting Silks. Flobb, Arasene, Perline, Zanzi bar, and Congress Cottons, and all the etca. necessary for Art Needlework to be had at Mks Alcorn's. WANTED Known—The Corner is the place to get a good assortment of; General Drapery, Boots, and Clothicg— NOHXHCOTE AND HEFFORD



CHEAP "MONEY! CHEAP MON^Y CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS JF £100 *° £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND .SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At'exceptionally low rates of interest. TTIOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AN •j FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissions. ANTED Kn7wn^The Vaiue at The Corner in Ladies' Novelties for Neckwear and Hosiery ia the best in the tOWQ—NORXHOOTB AND HEFFOBD



JUBILEL REFRESHMENT ROOMS BURNETT STREET UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. H. H. "CAPON HAVING taken over the above Refresh ment Rooms, trusts that he will receive the liberal support of the Public, who may relyj on getting the bent of attention. Dinnerß'from 12* to 2pm daily* Refresh ments at all hours, up to 10 p.m. H.H.O. will make a specialty of Catering for Balls, Parties, Picnicß, etc.—town or country Terms on application For Bronchial Coughs take Woods' Great ppetmint Cure-Is 6d an<32s 6d



WOOL SEASON, 1899-1900 | 11/ E SHALL BE REPRESENTED at the Chriatchurch and Timaru ■ t * fixtures, aiid have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of ('LIPS privately at iUhhurtcn. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton or Tinwald stores, and sent ou to either Christ church or Timun, free of all charges, except railage. Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows :— If intended for sale at Ashburton—Friedlandcr Brba.', Ltd, Siding, Asfaburton If intended for sale at Christohurch—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington If in'ended for sa'e or shipment at Timaru—Mill and Co.'• Biding, Timaru If intended for shipment afc'Lyttelton—N.Z. Shipping Co.'s Dumping Shed, Lyttelton WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, BRANDING, and other Shearing Requisites SUPPLIED AT LOWEST RATES, [Our'jjFirsfc Sale will take place at Qhristchurch] on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1899, For >hich Catalogues close on MONDAY, November 20, 1899, after the arrival of the South express mail, FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. TO MY CLIENTS. T A M P R E|P|A^R ED TO DISPOSE OF ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS, ac BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE, lc would be well to give mefparticulars prior to sheep being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TpOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt, or 2 Owt. SACKS. Orders received b/ FRZICI>L,AINI>ISR BKOK, Limited., DAVID THOMAS, OR OT HIS N.St. FARMERS CO-OPJiIBATIVE ft ASSOCIATION OJF 1 CANTERBURY, Limited., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT,COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. X AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all W OOJL'plsiced in my hands for Sale either in Aabburton, Timaru, or for Shipment. ■ This Season's WOOL SALES for CANTERBURY have Been fixed aa.ander, vis :— CHRISTCHURCH—November 23, 1899; December 14, 1899; January 18, 1900 J February 9, 1900. TlMAßO—December 1, 1899; January 5, 1900; February 7, 1900. WOOLPACKS and ail Station Requisites supplied at Loweßfc Market Rates. D THOMAS, Aehburton. -PUREJEED S- I HAVE lately erected, regardless of Cost, the MOST COMPLETE Seed C^leaningT JPlmut South of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Banners to inspect the same at Work, I am.now prepared to CLEAN for Farmers any .Description of SEEDS & GRAIN And will GUARANTEE to give them SATISFACTION. lean Supply Beßt RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT, locally grown; aleo, Best CLOVERS, Dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be Jseeu to be appreciated.]) Also-Hurst and Son's Best ENGLISH TCLOVERS, RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUi~T SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the la twelve montha. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam uid Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Oante bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES (CO Q. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. Smoka New Venui



SHEEP SHEARS. . I SHEEP SHEARS. T.U.S. 8.8.A. T.U.S. 8.8.A The Best Brands obtainable at very lowest rates. Also TURKIiY STONE, and OIL for above. ALL NEW AND SPECIALLY SELECTED. LAWN MOWERS. LAWN MOWERS. EXOELSIOB ! NEW EASY! AND CB&tiCENT ! At Town Prices, ENGLISH STEEL TRUNKS. BETTER VALUE than COLONIAL and Less in Price I WATER POTS and BOCKEfS. Just in time for the Dry Weather. AT W. H. COLLINS & COS., " HARDWARE EMPORIUM." EAST STREET ASHBURTON. Telephone —14 & .15 p,O. 80x—35. "God made the ' God made the Country, Man madb [|F£ |H THE COUNTRY Country, Man mad* the T«wn, m —Cowper the Town."—Oowper IS Pleaianter, as well as Healthier,|than Life'in Town—bat it cornea more expensive, • chiefly— THE REASON > Because—PwcES are so much Higher in the ( THE REASON WHY ? ) Country than they are in the Town. \ WHY ? This is just why so many Ladiee shop with us, for by doing so they nob only nd MUCH / OUR PRICES ARE INFINITELY CHEAPER THAN \ MUCH CHEAPER ! \ THOSE RULING IN THE COUNTRY, j CHEAPER But, also, that they get better quality and a much wider choice LOTS of Ladies resident in the Country visit Town but seldom, yeb shop regularly with U3— Shopping by Post C * ) Shopping by Post Costs Nothing but 1 X V PtlSTl > a CosTS Nothing sot A2d STAMP. ( J-' J- J- W k_7 -A. . I y* A 2& STAMP. All that Ladies residing in places distant from Christchnrch, and who do not want] ] to incur the bother and expense of a trip to town, need do is to write down require- i ments as fully and plainly as possible, enclose stamps, postal notes, or P. 0.0., andj| forward at once to us. "JESSES 1, ■ I COMMISSIONS RECEIVED BY POST I ZifXZ Are as faithfully and zealously attended to as if the customer came in person to our establishment and did hei buyiug'Jat thej'counter. OUR SPjB.OIAL ,_> , |« II IPM EN T S —,_* J JUST I OF \ JUST \ { °^] fPffIRC & SUMMER G9ODB' Including the Very Latest Novelties in MILLINERY, DRESS GOODS, MANTLES, GLOVES, COSTUMES, HO.-lERY, 1 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 Rnpniall- t-tlfßPtiVfi Latest'Novgmib! Newest Styles QfJUUIOii lilaUllVU Newest Styles Ate this Season's Consignment or New, Beautiful, and Useful Things, specially Shipped to us by our London House, (189 141 Wool Exchange, E,0.) *'"*' | OUB ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE 1 S2f& for ..line. | SPttirSO AND feXJJ>XJ>Hi:Ft GOODS, Is bow in course of preparation, !rand will be ready on or about SEPTEMBER 21. Write ior one. It will be sent post free, on application, to any addren in the Colony: IN TEE 'MEANTIME— Ov*r Goods abb . LADIES \ 008 GoOM ARI Cheaper, Fkesheb, Cheaper, Fbkshbr and morb Ewmsh I SHOULD WRITS FOR i THAN THOSE OBTAIN- ] ™AN THOSI OmABX able: in thbCoun. r» a t- -r c n m o t *** 1N TKE CouN TBT. \ PATTERNS' Btt W. STRANGJE & CO. MERCJANTS, MANOFAOTURERS, & FAMILY DRAPERS, CHRISTOHUPCH. 56 FOR BEST VALUE IN SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY. —GO TO ANDREW 0R R. A New Shipment jusfe opened, purchased in London at the Lowest Possible Price. The Value cannot be surpassed. Inspection and comparison invited. ALL HIGH CLASS DRAPERY. 38 Back Br^chu~~Coßtumeß excellent value I New Millinery. Call and[see thenew seleo loly goodß, 2s 3d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3a 6d, to 5s tions of the latest Millinery including A J s Paris models in Hats and Bennetts. ... __ Q rand s e i eot i on o f new Prints for blouses Black & Navy Coating Serges Is ad, Is bid j me taliia prints ; prints from 3£d guaran 1b lid, 2% 3d, ?a lldi I teed to waah. ' Nuns' Veiling. Cream, White, Pink, Corn jj ew Laces, C B Corsets, P D Corsets and all flour, Green, Sky, from Is per yard. the best makes from Is lid, Umbrellas, ~ Sunshades from 1b upwards. ___ S£-° Iff lS5 OS3 M^^o^r-Ha^reat variety attest shades from 6d. OB^H!^l . __ Ladies' and Gents' Boots splendid etock 100 dozen Ladies' Handkerchiefs bought ab bought at lowest prices, every pair big reduction in Home market. guaranteed! A large stock of Linoleums and Floor cloths ! agaifi^oT stsook of Carpets, Brassels, from best English manufacturers, splendid | T*p "try Squires, also Blanssets ana value. i Flannels. Notwithstanding the Great Advance in Wool we were Fortunate in placing Large Orders at old Prices, which the Public will get the fall Benefit of. Customers always well treated. « DRESSMAKING in full Swing, prompt attention to Wedding and Mourning Orders. j The Orescent Bicycle, best in Canterbury, £17 10s. ANDREW ORR.



Tr ifliii'irii imi i ii mi -i —i L — I.lnin ■■■■ n - ti.ii - nnw'Tirn j|* WANTED Known—That the airival o (in; loi.ic co'sij.-'.et.ea our season's importations), which are fully double those i f previocp Be»Boii«. Fi<ah department ready for big business—Mitchell & Titbnjer. [a cabd,] *~- TUTISB H. FRIEDLANDER, MANICURIST, Arcade Chambers, Aehburton. Hours from 10 a m. fco 5 p.m. 10 19g 171ARMERS and ViHtors to Ashburton - will find Mbs McGregor's Refresh rneut RooiriP, at the comer of East and Burnett fctreets, the most central and best) in town. Hot Luncheons daily from 12 to 2. lea, coffee and iight refreshments atal. hours. Confectionery and fruio of the best Iways in stock. T. H. Undbeu*, [c, osdbilil. T H. UNDEILL AISO CO., FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, URNIBHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreathe □ Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also ears ef Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 3 • V, Dili J3HiJiiJK, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, TTAS just received the first consignment of his XMAS GOODS IN GOLD AND SILVER, Consisting of WATCHES, ALBBRTB, MUFFCHAINS, BROOCHES, BANGLES, STUDS, LINKS, PENDANTS, BELT CLASPS, And numerous novelties in the latest designs and at prices to suit the times. 3NSPECTISFINVITED. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures A Further Shipment of the Celebrated RQTHERHAM LEVER WATCHES JUST TO HAND. Also— THREE DOZEN HARVEST WATCHES AT 9/6. Beat Value in Canterbury. REPAIRS AsIjSUAL— Prompt Neat, Reasonable. ISIGHT TESTING A SPECIALTY. j. v.deTbeek, ;{Late S. Salek) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. 1 _™ I BEG to inform you that I have severed my connection with the Canterbury Mill, which was 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, is still trading under the name of Rollitt & Co., bo to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to addreas all orders to THOMAS ROLLITT, WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBTJBTON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleased to supply you with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAN & 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 Flour, Bran, aod Sharps in exchange. THOMAS ROLLITT, WAKANOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 265 ASHBURTON. TIARKE'S 841 PILLS «" warranted to cure Gravel, Paint in the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 yean In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mm land Counties Drug Company, Lincoln England „___. BAjL^ 1A ACRES 1A XU ACRE S XU FIRST-CLASS Land Fronting Middle Road, Allenton ; either as a whole or in two allotments of five acres each. Easy terms can be arranged. T. BULLOCK NEW STRAWS, Flowers, Ribbons, Ruehings, Gloves, Veilings, Laces, Muslins, Prints, Embroideries, Calicoes, Flannelettes, Dress Goods, and lovely Summer Capes and Jackets now to hand. The making of Underclothing, Fin»fores, Aprons, Sun Bonnets, and Dresses still receives first attention at Mrs Alcorn's. A OABD MRS A -T1 -T1 LA RIDGE A. \j. Ularidge TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, akd SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application,