THE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN; W

iBNSSDAY,|pOVEMBEK 1, 1800.1

Printed and published by Hbnsy Willis o Pater Street, Ashburton, for the Proprie tors, at their Printing Offioe, Burnet Street, Ashburtoc, W£oW47i »9Tt»bw 1,186|



Bifi/iOV/lL HOTIUE. ' JQUJBING Building Operations I have I'EMOVED to Tempor ary Premises, next the Ashbur ton Club and M.S.A. R. J.~GUY, iriADDLEB, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. T. H. Undbilt. t [b, ohdsill 7 T H. UNDHILL AhD CO., TTI URNISHING UNDERTAKERS, JD URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths v Stook. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care ef Mir T. Andrews, Eaat Belt. 2 J. V. DE BEER~, WATCHMAKER cV JEWELLER, ( TTAS Jußb received the first consignment 1 of his XMAS GOODS IN GOLD AND SILVER, Consisting of WATOB:EB, ALBERTS, MUFFCHAINS. * BROOCHES, BANGLES, STUDS, LINKS, PENDANTS, ft BELT CLASPS, And numerous novelties m the latest designs and at pricea to suit the times. B INSPEOTIoFINVITED. £ All Goods Marked m Plain Figures A Further Shipment of the Celebrated R9THERHAM LEVER WATCHES JUST TO HAND. Also— THREE DOZEN HARVEST WATCHES AT 9/6> Best Value m Canterbury. REPAIRS AS USUAL—Prompt IXe&t, Reasonable. ISIGHT TESTING A SPECIALTY.* J. V.DEfBEER, T(Late S. Salek) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY.] 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 5 from Mv 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., so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to addre3s all orders to THOMAS RQLLITT, - WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBUBTON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleated to supply you with first-clasa ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAN & SHARPS, at lowest current rates. FOR TEtE 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, and Sharps m exchange. THOMAS ROLLITT, WAKINOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 265 ASHBURTON. B « PILLS * warranted to cure Gravel, Pains m the baok 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 Ltnooln and Mia land Counties Drug Company, Linoela England ava SAijj). 1A ACRES 1 A 1U ACRES 1(J TTIIRST.CLABS Land Fronting Middle A} Road, Allenton; either as a whole or m two allotments of five acres eaoh. Easy terms can be arranged. T. BULLOCK NEW BTBAWH, Flowers, Ribbons, Euchings, Gloves, Veilings, Laces, Muslins, Prints, Embroideries, Calicoes, Flannelettes, Dress Goods, and lovely Summer Capes and Jackets now to hand. The matting of Underclothing, Pinafores, Aprons, Sun Bonnets, and Dresses still receives first attention at Mrs Alooen's. A OABD MRS An pLARIDGE J\.» \j* Ularidgk TEACHER CF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application.



"God made the « God made the I Country, Man made LIFE IN THE GOUHIRY Country, Man made I the TovrN.!'-Oowper the Town."—Co* per IS Pleftsanter, aa well as Healthier," than Lifegin Town—but it comes moro expensive, chiefly— 1H wuEaSON ] Because—Prices are co much Higher m the ( THK REASON WHY 1 j Country than they are m the Town. ( WHY ? Thi6 is just why so many Ladies shop with us, for by doing so they nob only nd , MUCH f OUR PRICES ARE INFINITELY CHEAPER THAN 1 MUCH CHKAPER ! \ THOSE RULING IN THE COUNTRY, j 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 C \ Shopping by PogT Costs Nothing but j jj V POST' f -OSTS Noth lN g but A2d STAMP. (-^J-JTV^OX. AM gTAMp All that Ladieß residing m places distant from Christchurch, 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, encloae stamps, tJOßtal notes, or P. 0.0., and forward at once to us. S; "StiX, I COMMISSIONS RECEIVED BY POST I T&^fS, Areas faithfully and zealously attended to as if the ouafcomer camejinjperson to our establishment and did her buying>t the counter.- OU,R SP|E|OIAL ,—' , NHIFM.EIV'X'S ,—>—> f ™c | QF I JUST | W SPRING & SUMMER GOODS |o^ Including the Very Latest" Novel ties m MILLINERY, DRESS GOODS, MANTLES, GLOVES, COSTUMES, HOSIERY," DRESSES, SUNSHADES, MEN'S AND BO*S' ; CLOTHING, SERGES. WORSTEDS, Etc. (for made-to-order Suits and SinyJe Ofl"ments) have just been opened «p, and we can assure you that Latest Novelties Rftaflialh* A+ffiaflth/A LatestNoveltibs Newest Styles OfJCUIOIIz Newest Styles; Are this Season's Consignment ot New, Beautiful, and Useful Things, specially Shipped to us by our London House, (189141 Wool Exchange, E.G.) f«7o£. I OUR ILLUSTBATED MAGAZINE | JpE. OF SPRING AND HTJM.MJER GOODS, Is now ia oourse of preparation, rand 'will be ready on or about SEPTEMBER 21. Write for one. It will be sent post free, on application, to any addreaa m the Colony! IN THE OvnT Goods abb »' LADIES \ °0R Go° sAR Cheaper, Fbesheb, I Cheapeb, Fresheb and more Fwlish I SHOULD WRITE FOR AND MORE St¥IjISI than thobe Obtain- I than those Obtain ablelin;theCoun- nji-r-T-i-r-»^ir%f ABLE IK THE CoOT try. v PATTE RN S i ™- W. STRANGE & CO. MERCJAHTS, MANUFACTURERS, & FAMILY DRAPERS, CHRISTCHUKOH. 56 "wool, wool] wool. T AM now makiDg LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all WOOL placed m my handa for Sale either m Ashburton, Timaru, or for Shipment, ■ . ..... This Season's WOOL SALES for CANTERBURY have been fixed aa uader, viz :- CHRISTCHURCH—November 23, 1899; December 14, 1899; January 18, 1900JJ February 9, 1900. TlMAßU—December 1, 1899; January 5, 1900; February 7 4 1900, WOOLPACKS and all Station Requisites supplied afc Lowest Market Rates. D. THOMAS, Ashburton. -PURE _SEED S- I HAVE lately erected, regardless of Coat, the MOST COMPLETE Seed Cleaning: Plant South of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Banners to inspect the same at) Work, I ami,now prepared to CLEAN for Fanners any Description of SEEDS & GRAIN And will GUARANTEE to give them SATISFACTION. I can Supply Best RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT, locally grown; also, Best CLOVERS, Dressed by my own machines, the purity of whioh must be JBeen to ba appreciated. Also—Hubst and Son's Best ENGLIBH CLOVERS, jfTURNIPS, 11 RAPE, - :|LUOERNE, TREFOIL, Etc. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. WHEAT. WHEAT. ' WE AEE PEOMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST .MARKET RATES WE are also Prepared to STORE GRAIN on Faru.su Account m our New GRAIN SHEDS, West Street, Aahburton, on very favorable Terms. FULL-SIZED CORNSACKS AND TWINE SUPPLIFtHAX 'LOWESI CURRENT RATES. ROLLITf—& Co., CANTEKBUBY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICE SAND STORES—WEST STREET, ASHBURTON J. SEALY AND CO. NEW SEEDS! NEW SEEDS! NEW SEEDS! FOR THE FARM-—lncluding Clovers, Eyegrass, Cocksfoot, Turnips, Rape and Peas. KEW SEEDS FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN In any Quantity Required, or m3d acketa PAC™^™^™ 1*""™ °R 9* PEBDOZEN NEW GARDEN REQUISITES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. WHEELBAND'S BLIGHT SPECIFIcT-One dressing according to dlreotio "clwlU thoroughly eradicate Scale Blight from fruit trees. TKEE LUCERNE "gsr J. SEALY AND CO. j



Nicoll Bros. ISLINGTON FERTILISERS j i FOR I GARDEN USE MAY be obtained m Owt. and half Cwt Bags from NICCLL BROS., District Aepnts \lf B A~RE OaBH BUi'KittS OH FAT SHEEP AED LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKE1 1 RATES. nicoll"bro&, I East Street, Ashbnrton. mHB OHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO I JL Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED 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 prompt 1 attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS NEW SEASON' 6 SEEDS. RAPE, Clovers, Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Cowgrass, etc., at lowest market prices. NICOLL BROS., East Street FREEZERS. * FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep 01 their own account can book space &b an; time to suit tneir own convenience, by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 WANTED Known—That Mitchell I Turner have taken Temporar; Premises below Mr Burnard's, there to mak a display of the largest range of Oilcloth and Linoleums ever shown m Ashburton. HOW IS IT the Alcokn's can cell s cheap ? Easy, when you know tha their rent is le3B than one-third it woul be m East Street, and that they do most c the work themselves. If you want a nic Suit for yourself or your boys, or Boots t Shoes for wife or daughter, come to Roebb (Alcorn's, Mavelock Street, where you wi get them good as well as cheap.



OBSERVE OUK STOCK, OUJR QUALITY, OUR VALOES T¥7E are "to the Front" with the PICK and CHOICESr GOODS In the Home Markets. DRESS GOODS m neatest shades, plain and fancy, and Trimmings to match, m endless variety. EhKGK FANCY LUSTRES, SICILIANS, AND GRENADINES. PIQUES (White and Striped), MUSLINS (very new), 300 pieces of PRINTS for Blouslngs. DRILLS, GRASS CLOTHS, GAL ATE AS, and PANDORAS. d "T* T^ £~*i TAT Pairs of New Lace Curtains, Lovely goods. ta I HC]I AL ~— 200 Ladies' Collars, as now worn. KJM. IJVXIXU* 2CO Ladiea . gUk an( j La(je Scarfß ftnd Bows> A GREAT CHOICE IN LADIES' WHITE CYCLING GLOVE& NIOB lOT OP BELTS IN WHITE, SELF COLOURS, AND OHEOKS VEILINGS TO SUIT EVERY TASTE, INCLUDING Fancy White Washing Falls. SAILOR HATS, LEGHORN HATS, TRIMMED INFANT'S I MILLINERY. Our Windows will give you a slight idea of the Assortment within. CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, SHEETINGS, TOWELLINGS, & HEARTH SUGS All useful household lines. Al value, Imported direct from Manchester. The LATEST m Gentlemen's Ties, Bows, and Collars. Up to date HATS m Felt and Straw. Our Stock of MEN'S and BOYS' CLOTHING and MERCERY ia hard to beat m Ashburton. Ladies' Tan Shoes, Gentlemen's Tan Shoes, Children's Tan Shoes, Many useful lines m Canvas and Tennis Shoes, Bluchers for Shearers, A grand line of HARD WEAR TWEED for Boys. School Suits, double width, 3s lid DRESSMAKING, MILLINERY, Etc., ON THE PREMISES. NORTHCOTE& HEFFORD, "THE COKNEE,"



TO MY CLIENTS. T AMg-PR EP^'R ED TO DISPOSE OF ANY iSHEEP AND LAMB SKINS [SENT TO FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS, TC BEST^POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. *■"■■" »O» "*■ lc*would 4 be|well to give me particulars prior to sheep being'forwarded. JDAVID THOMAS, ASHBTJRTON



A;-';;'.. fpsNit rflO Stand This Season At -3shbuuton lINKSHOT, By Chainshot—dam La Diva ; by Bun dora, cut of Minille, by Traducer—Opera. Apply to E. HE\LY, G:oom m Charge. Mr Cookaon'a Stables. 8 280 rpo STAISD THE SEASON AT LONGBEAOH. ALEXANDER'S HEIR, By St Alexander imp, dam Pearl, full sister to Mr Matthew Holmea's Crown Prince HARVESTER, Bay Horse, 4yrs, standing 17 bands, by WorkmaD, dam Bloss, by Lord Beacorefield, etc., will travel the districts of Lowcliffe, Coldstream, Hinds, Willowby, Eiffelton, and Longbeacn, CONQUEROR, Thoroughbred Horse by Medallion, dam Siesta, by Traducer, granddum Hauiock imp. For terms, apply to the Owner, or man ir. charge. • J C N GRIGG, 9 233 Longbe&ch ~~MTDDLEBIGG PIUhQE. mHIS.Iwell bred Clydesdale Draugbl St)allionJ|will travel the Wakanui Roac JDistrict|r,hi9 season. For terms and full particulars apply to — T. MILLAR, Groom m charge, Of P. STEWART, 10 1 Proprietor, Seaview, mHE prize cTydesdall! X DRAUGHT STALLIUWS PRIISCE ALEX^KDEE AND CRAIGIELEE Will Travel the Ashburton and surround ing Districts this season. For terms apply to R CL4PKS, 10 68 or Man m charge. BICYCLE for Sale, very Cheap—Goo: Bccond-hand Safety Bicycle, m firs class order.—Apply this office.



F. FERRIMAJS, 1 ALFORD FOREST ROAD. I have for Sale—Half an acre of land upon which is erected a Comfortable House of five rooms and Scullery, which for style, comfort, and position only needs an inspection to fcff< eta salo Full particubrß on application to F. FARM MAN. " FOR SALi£ """j BONFDU3T—The very beet Manure which can be applied (o the soil. GUAJSO—Which has given great satis fHCoion throughout) the L>iutricL tho last three seasons. BRANDING OILS— Manufactured by Lewes, Berger and Sous, England. The ve»y best article on the market ALLENTON. FOR SALE~OR TO LET, IN THIS FAVORITE SUBURB. A SUBSTANTIALLY. BUILT Modern £JL Villa Rebidtmce and five acrea of good land, well planted with fruit tr es Immediate occupation. | F. FERRIMAN. FOli SALE, CAMERON STREET I have for Sals—A very Comfortable Dwelling of seven rooms, with convenient ( ffioes, together with quarter &ere of good land, well laid out m lawa and garden The buildings are constructed of the very best material, and the workmanship it unequalled Full particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN. FOB SALBJ A CAPITAL Sec ion m Havelock Street, adjoining the property of Mr E. Jeffa. The section is well fenced, has a sunny aspect;, and is a very desir able bite for a dwelling. F. KERRIMA N. Fuit fc>ALK A rTYisliirUKarr"~ A Aft ACREI? of G°d li^d, with rbv/O Dwelling Hcuse, Stablts, etc , and Growing Oiopa. An early inspection invited. Particulars on appUation F. FERTUMAN. MOJSIi/xT ' [HAVE a sum of £10,000 to lend on mortgnge of Freehoid Farm Lande, m sunn to suit bt rrowors. a- 4i to 6 per cent. Also a sum of £20,000 to invest m one Bvtti on a security fehuwing an ex ceptionally good margin at 4 per cen*". F. FHRRIMAN. FOR »SAL^ ■BALING. I HAVE for sale a farm of 586 acres at Kaling, well fenced, good sheep country, F. FERRIMAN. BEKGEh'S hHBKP-MAHK- IisG eoMPosinoN. IN THREE COLORS BLACK, RED, BLUW The finest and most economical Sheep- Branding oil m the Market. Re^fl the opinions of leading Sheep-Farmers m Oiago : WE INTEND USING IT AGAIN From NZ 1 Agricultural Co., Waimea House, Gore, May 22, 1897. Dkab Sibs,— We have found Bebger's MarkiDg Oil to be a good and durable sheep branding ma'erial and intend using it again as being cheaper than the preparation formerly used for the purpose.-— P. J. Paterson, Stat, Mgr. UNDOUBTEDLY MOBE ECONOMICAL THAN OIL AND LAMPBLACK From J. M. MoKenzie. Bushy Park Estate, Pttlmerston. May 19, 1897. Dear Pies, —I have greab pleasure m stating that Bebgee's Sheep Branding Com pound that I received from you has given me every satisfaction, and is undoubtedly more economical than oil and lampblack. I MAKE A POINT OJF RECOMMENDING IT From Robert .Logan, Maritanga, Hyde, May 19, 1897. Dear Sirs,—-I have used Bebger's Branding oil for come years, and have found it so satisfactory that I make a point of recommending it. The liquid m the drums is of the same consistency right from top to bottom, and rfquirea no stirring. ONLY TO BB USED TO BE APPRECIATED. 1 From Jambs Taylor, Wairuna, Clinton. May 15, 1897. Dear Sirs,. —I used Bbrqer's Branding oil, black and red, last aeaaon on my flock, and I am perfectly satisfied with the results To sheep farmers the preparation is inv&lu. able, being always ready and highly eco nomical. It has onlvto le used to be appte' elated. ttIVEN EVERY SATISFACTION FOR SEVERAL YKARB. From John Elliot, Gladbrook Station, Middlemarch. May 18, 1897. My Dear Sirs, —In reply to your inquiry regarding Beboer's Sheep Marking Com pound. We have used this Compound on all our flocks for several years and it has given every satisfaction. It is of even quality and is ready for use. I find it lasts well, being quite legible on full woolied skins. I"« is much more economical than brand made with the old materials (lamp black and oil), us owiDg to its even quality, there is no waste. Always ready for use. Guaranteed nob to injure the wool. Will wash off on scouring without leaving a stain. Bold by F. FEHRIMAN. ASBBURTON, N.Z. FOX SALE AT TREVORTUfI, /""IORNER Section, containing f of an V^ acre, well fenced and stocked with fruit trees. Thero is also a pump with a good supply of water. Price—£4o. F. FERRIMAN. FOE SALE, ~ XHAVE for sale on the Beach Road, Corner Section, containing J acre of good land, npon which is erected a five roomed house. Fall particulars on ap plication. {F. FERRIMAN. FOB fcALE" OXFORD STREET, HAMPSTEAD. 1 HAXF-ACRE of Frflt Class Land, lots 69 and 70. F. FERRIMAN. F. FERRIMAN. [A CARD.] lyr IBS H. FRIEDLANDER, MANICURIST, Abcade Chambers, Aahburton. Hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 10 19g A SHBURTON VIEWS. — The best Juk souvenir to send to your friends at Home for Christmas and New Year is my Album of Ashburton Views, containing 40 views of the town and district. Also Christ maa and new motto,~-H M Jones



Ho. 345.—A Scene From Fiction. I see a beautiful spot, where tall trees and [beltering rocks, rich fruits and bright lowers ever} where meet the eye. Animal ife, too, is rich and varied m this lovely, pet melancholy, land, and the wide ocean jround reflects the burning rays of the tropical sun. I see two human figures, both m look and garb presenting a strange appearance to our American eyes, and we may well look with compassion upon the miserable fugitive as he implores the pro lection of one who, though himself m a helpless and desolate plight, is yet able to afford the succor that the other seeks. No, 346.—Pictorial Puzzle. The initials of the names of the objects represented above will, If properly arranged, form a word square. No. 347.—Numerical Enigma. lam composed of 70 letters and am a quotation from one of the letters of Horace Walpole. My 89-20-9-49 is enlightened. My 14-65 ---80 is triumphed. My 26-57-60-5 is a mu sical instrument. My 84-53-28-45 is part of a teakettle, and my 8-22-62-1-54 is what often issues from it. My 85 is an important letter. My 59-68-18-48-24-50 are cases for transporting fruit. My 47-82-64-11-87-81 are evil spirits. My 61-7-29-16 ia proper. My 41-55-18-70-58 is a time of darkness. My 10-86-4-15-42-58-66-21 is shrill. My 2 -67-51-25-8^46 isagreat gun. My 69-3-27-48 ---13 is an ecclesiastical dignitary. My 56-44 ---88-6-23-63-19-40-17 is an Irishman's cudgel. No. 348.—Geographical Anagrams. 1. Nora—A river m the south of Europe. 2. Mad Stream—A town m the Nether lands. 8. Grey Man—A country m Europe. 4. Line—A river m Africa. 6. In Words—A town m Berkshire. 6. Any Row—A country m Europe. 7. Banes—A range of mountains m Amer ica. 8. No Age—A town m Italy. 9. Ben's Ear—A city m India. No. 349.—Charade. My FIBST, advancing, overspreads the plain And brings my gloomy second m her train, But of my total, readers, ah, beware! For deadly poison is the fruit I bear. No. 350.—Word Building. Make two words from the following, ceenorsv, using all the letters; then make three, using five letters. No. 351.—Enigma. A word there is, six letters it contains; Take one away, and twelve you find remains. No. 352.—A Word Square. My first, unchecked, all things, will mar; My second, by man should not be made; My third, "to wander at leisure afar;" My fourth, m summer delightful shade. No. 353. —A Word Change. Behead "to stifle," and have a relative; twice curtail, and have an insect; restore tails and behead, and have "something else;" syncopate and transpose, and have "n man of distinguished valor." Xo. 354.—Enigmatical Drinks. What made Griffin's wharf notorious. Colonial "kill devil." The islands supposed m the time of Co lumbus to be the outposts of the continent. Made from a native North American fruit;. Sentiments Expressed by Flower*. A Declaration of Love—Red tulip. Adoration—Dwarf sunflower. Affection Returned—-Jonquil. Affliction—Aloe. Aversion—lndian pink, single. A Wish—Foxglove. Bane, My—White poppy. Bashful Love—Deep red rose. Beware —Rosebay, oleander. Beware of the Coquette—Catalpa tree. Consolation—Red poppy. Constancy—Bluebell, blue hyacinth*. Consumed by Love—Syrian mallow. Contempt—Marigold. Good Nature—Mullein. Grace and Elegance—Yellow jasmin*. Hope—Snowdrop, hawthorn. Precaution—Golden rod. Prosperity—Wheat. Sickness—Field anemone. You Are Perfect—Pineapple. Key to the Fouler. No. 887.—For Sharp Wits: A.—8,888 ---88:8-8-34. No. 338.—A. Diamond: R BED MANIA BANDANA RENDERING DIAR I S T ANISE ANT G No. 839.—-Transpositions: 1. Timeß, mite* ■mite, emits. 2. Least, steal, teals. 8. So ber, bores, robes. No. 340.—Geographical Acrostic: Malta— t, Madagascar. 2. Algeria. 3. Lancaster. 4. Teneriffe. 5. Amazon. No. 341.—Proverb Making: A rolling stone gathers no moss. No. 842.—The 1492 Trick: No answer is re quired. No. 343.—Rivers In Anagrams: 1. Rhine, 2. Loire. 8. Maine. 4. Orne. 5. Duna. 6 Ebro. No. 344.—Buried Trees and Plants: 1. Oak 5. Peony. 8. Fir. 4. Orchid. 5. Ash. 6 Anemone. LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING, NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the la twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Sfceam usd Household Goal m the market. Used m the Woollen Factory and Oanto jury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES so G. T, PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. _ T 0 LET ~~ FOR Six Months, for Grazing purposes, Paddock of 34 Acres, near Winslow, <n Longbeach Road. Apply to T BVhhQOK «



J9BILEL REFSESHMEiIT ROOMS' BURNETT STREET.. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. H. H. CAPON? HAVING taken over the above Refresh ment Ronms, trusts that he will receive the jliberal support of the Public, who may rely oa getting the beat ol attention. Dinners from 12 to 2p m daily, Refresh meats at all hours, up to 10 p.m. H.H.O. will make a specialty of Catering for Balk, Parties, Picnics, etc.—town or country Terms en application J. L. HIGGrS, ART DECORATOR & BIGNWRITER, TT7ISHES to intimate to the Ladies o Ashburton that he has made a Special Study of COLOUR during the last Seventeen Years, and ia therefore prepared to give the greatest satisfaction; [m; HOUSE DECORATING. Terms Moderate. Wobkmanship Secon jro Nome, Apply early to avoid the rush for SPRING CLEANING* J. L. ITIGGS, tancred;street. ;: THE New Zealand CLOTHING FACTORY TS now Showing a L*rgß and. Varied Assortment of NEW & SEASONABLE GOODS. GREY FRAME HATS, CUBA FRAME HATS, BLACK FRAME HAT 3, i in'the latest shapes and stoles. Talso— ™. STRAW HATS IN GREAT VARIETY. See oar Tennis Trousers and Shirt?. Sao oar New Saltings for Summer Wear. See our Ready Made Clothing. Bee oar Boya' Norfolk Salts, See our Boya' Washfng Bloases. See oar New Ties, etc., etc. SUITS TO MEASURE. FIT QUARANTEED. NESW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, iF. H. BEOKINGSALI, Manager. - WORTH KNOW I'M C rpHAT You oan SAVE MONEY.if you Bay your Boots from \ NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS^. IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES, Eaet Street, Ashburton* BOOTBf& SHOE8 r Of Every Description Made to Measure, Ease and^ComiortTStudied. Skill and Judgment being exercised as|to Formation of the Feet. , Workmanship and Materials Guaranteed, CHARGES MODERATE.^ Br}ng Your Repairs to — NICHOLAS & PICKFOID, Late McDonald & MoDiarmid. TJLS^ BJBX T.U.S. SHEEP SHEARS SHEEP SHEARS GARDEN TOOLS GARDEN TOOLS At prices that eaanot be surpassed at HARDLEY Bros- ENAMEL GOODS ENAMEL GOODS In Great Variety Enamel Milk Buckets^ Bathe, Sinks, Basins, etc., WINDMILLS supplied and fixed from £11 10s. ALL KINDS OF PLUMBING WORK done afa the shortest notice Spouting, ridging, & tank 5?, ma&u factored on the Premises HARDLEY BROS.