The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL XXI. NO, 5001

Ashbuhton : Thursday, December 28, IH»9.

PEiCE : One Penny.



I Ei. T. CLAEK, I GRAIN AND PRODUOK BROKBR GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, I Tanored Strbet, > Next to MeConnell and Compton's Stables Sample* of Wheat, Oats, Barley, Clover, and other Seeds submitted to Buyers, and highest, price obtained AGENT for all kinds of Farm Machinery. 2i per cent commission added only to coal price : ; I am & purchaser of all kinds of Farm Produce, Butter; Eggs, Poultry, Beeswax, Honey, Hot»e Hair ; Cash given BUTTER—Now that the shipping searon has started, I am prepared to treat with fanners for *a!t batter for shipment Home. Boxes supplied. Call for oironlar Farmers 1 and Tradesmen's Books kept, Debts collected, Houses let, Farms sold; Trust Money to lend at current rates - I AM AGENT FOR- Howdea and Moncrfcf a Famous Gardtn Seed^ MUaOHEON'S SCRUB EXTKKMINA TOR-At a Trial at Tinwald last week Cali fornian thistles were killed 2 feet m the ground with one application. One applies tioa will kill *'l weeds on garden paths. Price, Is per lb JADOO J EBRE—Pot Plants do better m Jadoo than earth. Ensures brilHacoy and intensity of colour. Price, 31be for. It, 6s per bushel. Field and Garden Manures supplied f om five tons down to 141 b bags. Billings Spray Pumps—These Pumps are the beet. Price, complete £2. Knowle's Reliable Insecticides for destroy. ing Scale, Blight, etc., on Fruit Trees and Flowers*; grow Fruit, not diseased stumps ; death to the green and black aph s bow Attacking Rosee ; information given re all insect and fungoid pesU CUrk's Calf Feeder—One of the greatest successes of modern dairy appliances, 3s 6d each. Presrrvatis, for preserving Butter; greatly used now m all factories m Victor!;, 2s per lb. Kemp's Sheep Branding Liquid will brand wet or dty. One gallon will brmd 860 sheep. Brand will not tun—will aconr out. Price, 5a per gallon. Norton's Fep Preservative—la 9' per h»lf gallon tir. Enough to preserve 27 dih, pggs. Aorton's Celebrated Dome and Malt Sugar. Irscubatore—l have a few Machines to arrive shortly, recommended by the Govern ment. A and W McCarthy's Fishing Tackle and Guns BICYCLES^-I am Agent for Cho Raleigh aDd Hollis Bicyolee. Prices— Haldgh's Path Racers £26, Road Racer?, £24, Roadsters £22, Ladies' £20. Hol'is Path Racers £22 10.', Roa4 Racers £20, Ladies' £20. Easy terms can be nrrarged for either machine Twci!v«" months' guarantee jjiven. I OFFER YOU AS FOLLOWS FOR O ASH POT ATOFS—2s 91 per rEck, Oat Bbcal Chaff £2 5s per tmi, I* 9 ! and 2i per sack, Wlo'e Oatr Is 5(1, la 6d, and Is 7d per bushe'. Cru-hcd Ohlh 1$ 101 and Is lid per t.UBh. 1. Chkk Wheat Is 6d to Is lOd per bushel, F our at lowest rates. .Bran 3s 3d, Sharps 5* b-\. Factory Chfflse6l, Californian Onions 2d, Butter Boxes 2a each. AH sacks to be returned, tree delivery within the Belt. FOR SALE CHEAP— Town Sections Nos. 15, 16, %nd 17, Dob. son Street, next to C. Rkid, Coachbuilder. MISS CARSON. rfIEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ, JL For terms, etc., apply afa Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets nea Wakanui Boad East. lsr Frank Curtis. |THE LEADING UP 1"O DATS) Watchmaker, & Jeweller JUST ARRIVED FROM HOME NEW "GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS SEASON* lEAVR bow the largest and best assorted stuck m East Street. INSPECT INSPECT . A freeh consignment of the latest and most up-to-date styles IN Rothernu Watchee also NICK2.L WATCHES made to my own order These watches are fast becoming the FAVOURITE WATCH m the district fot STERLING WORTH AND TIME. KEEPING. LARGE ASSORTMENT ust m of NEW DESIGNS m rings, brooches, bangles, albert*, ladies' chains, etc., etc., m gold and silver. WEDDING RINGS AND KEEPERS of my own make 18 carat, guaranteed beat value m town m all sizes and shapes. I have just landed a MACHINE for ALTER KG 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, FRAHK CURTIS, THE LEADING^ WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER THE PRIZE CLYDESD4.LI DRAUGHT STALLIONS PRINCE ALEXANDER AND CRAIGIELEE Will Travel the Ashbnrton and surround* ing Districts this season. XO 66 or Man m cbarge>



MILITARY TOURNAMENT. -— ■» — United Press Association—By Eleotrio [Telegraph. Dcnidin, Dec 26 At the military tournament the principal events resulted :—Manual and Firing Exer cisc — Zealandia Rifles (Wellington), 88 points, 1 i College Riflhs (Chriatohuroh), and 1 imaru City Navais, 86 points each, 2. Flag Signalling— Dunedin Navais, 1: Artillery Competition—B Battery, No. 2 team, 173 points, 1; do No. 1 team, 2;E Battery, No. 1 team, 3. Physical Drill-Christ's College, I 90 points, 1 } Zaalandia Rifles, 89 points, 2. Pontoon Raft Building—Canterbury Engi neers, 1. Sword Bayonet Exercise—Christ/a College, 88 points, 1 ; Timaru Rifles, 84 points, 2. Night Alarm—Awarua, No 1, and Ounedin Navals, No. 3, equal ; East Taieri. 2 Wheel Race—Sergeant-Major Matheson, B Battery, 1. Tent Competition—Ashbtff tod' Rifles, 1; Dunedin Navuls, 2. The Christ* College Rifles won Halienstein's cup for most points m physical drill and the manual and bayonet competitions. B Battery for the second time won Lieutenant Allen's cup for bast artillery squad, and it now becomes their property. THE WiSATHSR —♦— ALFORD STATION. OChe following m the meteorological report for the week ending December 22, 1899 :— Shade. g jgh gtata Date, m of Low, High Sun weather. Saturday.. 44 48' 65- Rain S.W. Sunday .. 44* 62' 110- „ „ Monday .. 45 58- 140 1 Overcast „ Tuesday .. 56. 69- 145- Fine S.E. Wednesday 43 72- 143- „ X Thursday.. 45" 64* 118- Heavy rain Friday .. 42' 63' 138 Fine o»lm i How to Care a Bpmln L'&Bt fail i sprained my left hip while handling some heavy boxes. The decor I called on said at first it was a slight strain and would toon be well, but it grew worse, and the doctor then* said I had rheumatism. It continued to grow worse and I c old fcardiy get around to woik. I went to a ■drug sto-e, and the druggist recommfnded me to try Chamberlain's r*&in B»lm. I tried it, and one half of a 50 cent bottle cured me eotirely. I now rcc< minend it to all my friends—F A Babcocic. Krie, Pa. It h for sale by Ashburton Dreg Co TO IHE DEAF.—A. rich lady, cured of her Deafness and noises m the head by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, has sent £1000 to his Institute, so that deaf people unat.le to procure the Ear Drums may h^ve them free. Apply to 5 apartment, N The Institute, " Longcott," Gunnertiburrg London, W England, kkITAD A T I O THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY, ANOTHER GREAT TRIUMPH OVJS •• HYI) \TIDS " A grateful Patient, giveß unsolicited and valuable testimony to the tfficacy of this preat Herbal H*»«"<»-iv- Read carefully and investigate for yourself. 29 Packinsjston eh, St. Kilda. Mr S A Palmer, Vitadatio Institute, Bourke st Sir,—As Iconßider Webbers' Great; Herbal Bemedy, "Vitadatio," has been the sold means of saving my life I think the least I can do is to hand you this testimonial, so that others suffering the same as myself may know that there is a certain reliable cure for them m " Webber's Vitadatio," if it is only given a fair trial. The simple facts of my case are as follows:—For the past 10 years I have been under the treatment of doctors m Fitzroy and St. Kilda, as well as some of the beat m Collins street. Some were of opinion that, I was Buffering from consumption, whilst others stated it was pleurisy. At any rate they could give me no relief, let alone cure me. You can easily imagine that I had little hope of ever being cured. But one day I noticed an advprtised cure by "Webber's Vitadatio," and the symptoms of the patient being somewhat similar to my own, I thought I would give it a trial, with the result 'that much taking only two large bottles, I felt after better, and continued the medicine. By the time I had taken eight bottles I was wonderfully recovered, but one day took very ill, and vomited up a lot of slimy matter, which was afterwards examined by the doctor, and pronounced to be Hydatids. I continned to vomit these "Hydatids" for! some time, but at last it died &vvay This naturally left me weak, but I continued with the "Vitadatio," and gradually my strength returned, unti! to-day 1 cm honestly state I I have never felt better m the whole of my life. I consider " Webber's Vitadatio '' a miracle-worker. I am well-known m Fitzroy, and there are many others just as much astonished at my cure as I am. I shall be pleased to speak to anyone and give them my own experience of the worth of 81 Webber's Vitadatio." You are at perfect liberty to make what use you like of this testimonial, I may add I am now able to do ail my own household work ; a thiug I have been usable to do for years.—Yours very gratefully, * Mrs) CARRIE HOCKING Witness-G E Richardson, 19/9/99 VITADATIO 13 A TRULY WONDER FUL MEDICINE. Vitadatio sold everywhere, 5s 6d and 3? 6d Head Office for N.Z.-39 Wanness Street, Wellington. Ask your Chemist or Grocer for it. A CARD, j \ Braneb^Offics* has been opened by the undersigned at Messrs Niooia Beos., Eaeb Street, where they will carry on practice aa Barristers and Solicitors, MAUDE.& HARMAN, Solicitors, Christchutoh. Money to Lend at Lowest Current Rates on Freehold Security. MAUDE & HARMAN, 111 48 Aibbufton,



REMOVAL NOTICE. MR 0. SMITHELL, Carpenter, wishes to notify to the Public that he has removed from his late premises to the shop adjoining Mbs Tasker'B Refreshment Rooms. AH kinds of woodwork executed m the very best manner. AH communicntione to addressed to 0. Smithell, East Street. 12 58 Established 1880 telephone 69 BAKER BROS., EIURNISHING TTNDERTAKBRB P URNISHING *J NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Lates Designs In FUNERAL FURKISHINGB FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and eatJefaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakatmi Road and Caes Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coao Factory. BUSINESS CHANGE. T jHAVE «ach pleasure m announcing that I have purchased the!' SADDLERY BUSINESS Lately conducted by{Mß J. fl. Jamieso-t, And respeotfully'{solicit a continuance of the liberal eupporbj'aceorded to my pre decessor. ALL 'ORDERS executed, and all work GUARANTEED. Robert Anderson, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON 11 107 88.1. and T.U.B. Sheep Shears 3a b<\ • per pair at Fletcher Bit's., Cash Supply Stores. TnpARMERS and Visitor's to Aahburton t? will find Mrs McGregor's Refresh went Rooms, at the corner of East and Burnett Streets, the most central acd best m town. Hot Luncheous daily from 12 to 2 Tea, crffee and light refreshments at.a! hours. Confectionery and frui6 of the best always m stock. _______ _ WANTED Kuowd—That Mitchell & Turner have taken Temporary Premises below Mr Burnard's, there to make a display of the largest range of Oilcloths and Linoleums ever shown m Aahburton. BLUE Derwent Potatoes Is 6d per bag, or two bags for 2s lid ; Fig Potatoes Is per Base. Delivered free within the Belts.—Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores. IMPORTANT to Cash Buyers of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, &o. Early Summer Clearance Sale of Seasonable and Reliable Goods. Cash discount at the rate of one shilling m the pound to every Buyer of ninepence worth and over. Inspection in vited.— H. C. Barrett, late Barrett Broß., The Hall, Easb Street. 11 206 W"~ ANTED Known—That the arrival of the lonic completes our sea-son's importations, which are fully double those of previous seasons. Each department ready r big business.—MiTOHßLL & Turner. WANTED Known—That now is the time to make selections of Costumes for the Summer. Full ranges of choice materials m Novelty Colorings. See oars st.—Mitchell & Turner rTIHE Newest Designs m Stamped Mount X Mellick, Moldavian, Countess, Ceylon .Ribbon, Brooklyn, and Luce Work now m etock, Linen Goods, Colored Linen ; Canvas, Giant, Reliable, Butteifly, and Berlin Woole. Crewel, Leviathan, Embroidery and Knit ting Silks. Floss, Arasene, Perline, Zanzi bar, and Congress Cottons, and all the etas necessary for Art Needlework to be had at Mrs Alcorn's. LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING, NEW MOUN~T SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the la twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Sfceam vad Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Factory and Cante oury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES xo G. T, PARK, MOUNT ... B R S. WANTED KNOWN-6CoDozen Tamb lers Just Arrived per a.s Gothic, Good Btrong Tumblers 2a 6d per dozen. * Jelly and Jam Jars from 2s 6d per dczsn at Fletcher Bros. Ashburton and Christ church. ONFBODY kha Sco chmrne dna teas, M'Kenzie's Hondai-Lanka Tea, because t saves the quid siller, an' gangs faur, TO LET. SMALL fchop, with two rooms attached, m Burnett Street* Rental 7a 6d per Wfi6k' T. BULLOCK



I ■— " ' ■ " Ij j; |j ;' ' ■ - i pmoke the Best. |i |j| ■ I ■ There is no reason why "| "%^%g^|"%-%7 ) i ' you shouldn't—l:doi^r/t \:v i ': ' ; :'; p /&'s■''■*' 0 tl v 4 *§>J ' I I cost any more.. . . •'•y-*p' iiL«^^ *z&p r-M> fakti? I I As?v your Tobacconist. j s q U if e fl?e Best. I



- THINGS — WORTH KNOWING. TIHAT You can SAVE MONEY ,lf |yoo Buy your Boots from NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF BOOT 3 AND SHOES, East Street), Aahburtom BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made to Measure Ease and Comfort Studied, Skill and Judgment being exercised of the Formation of the Feeb. Workmanship and Materials | CHARGES MODERATE. Bring Your Repairs to — NICHOLAS & PICKFOPD Late McDonald & McDiabmip. E. W. HAEMEB, NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING ezo'rjanged premises with tbi Farmers' Co-operacive Association, have much pleasure m stating that m futun I shall carry on my business at the office and etore lately occupied hy the above As aoclation at the corner of Weßt Street an< Havelock street (the Loan and Meroantil old premises. STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. 132 15. W. HANME CHEAP MONEY! GHEAP MONEY CHEAP MONEt IN SUMS JF £100 ™ £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND ♦SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At 41 per cent. Terms of repayment of the moßt libers charaober, which can be ascertained o: enquiry. TTIOR FORMS OF APPLICATION ANJ " FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christchurch. J. K. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner. WE can afford|to spend money m adver Using, so much Hondai-Lanka Tei ia selling everybody likee it. Smoks New Venua



Nicoll Bros. f Nicoll Brothers^ H. F. Nicoll.) [l>. A. Nicoll. AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, SHAREBROKSRS, VALUATORS, LAND. ESTATE, & GENERAL AGENTS, CENTRAL AUCTION B0l»M8 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, & PRODUCE. In oar Rooms every SATURDAY, commencing at 12 30 P m- CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the district at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed m 6ur hands for absolute sale. FRUIT.—We receive regular consign ments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands. NEW SEEDS always m stock, including Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and Tarnlp Seed. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. We Bhall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. Station Books kept and audited We have various euma of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4J Mid 5 per cent Farms, House Propersies, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us SKINS & PELTS.—We are buyers at highest market rates, as agents for Messrs [ Murgatroyd Bros, Woolßoourers and Fell mongers, Christchurch YITE ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND lAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKEP RATES. nicoliTbros., East Street, Ashburton. FEEEZERST" FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to suit tneir own convenience, by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTOHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. ITIHE OHRISTOHUROH MEAT CO £ LIMMBD ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. 3REATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of thie celebrated fertiliser. Price _on application. Allowance made for quantities, Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., f DISTBICT AGENTS



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TjlOR 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 OAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt, or 2 Owt. SACKS. Orders received b/ jeMiIJUOLAiyUJiiO. 8808., Limited.* OA.VU3 THOMAS, OR THIS N.Z.. FiiBMERH CJO-OJPKJRA.TIVE i» BBOUIATION OF CJAJMTISKB CJIfcY, Limited., OANTEBBUBY FROZEN aIiAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT UOMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 ' *\ WAY MOUTH Seoretary. New Zealand Inaoce Company. ESTABLISHED' - _ 185 9; CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THE PBEMIKR AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES—£4OO,OOO. FIRS AND "MARINE RISKS, ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, IHEESHiJNG MACHINES, Ac, AOOEFrKB AT LOWE3T WRRBNT RaTJJS E W. HANMEB 4QBNT I ,.—,.... ■■ —..i> ii r imi ii ii mti-t»



WOOI, SEASON, 1899-190.) WE SHALL BR REPRESENTED at the Christchurch and Timaru fixtures, and have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of CLIPS privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Aehburton or Tinwald stores, and sent on to either Ohristchurch or Timaru, free of all charges, except railage. Clients who wish to send the'*r Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows :— If intended for sale at Aahburton-Friedlandcr Broa.', Ltd, Siding, Aehburton If intended foe sale at Christohnrch—Brown and Son's Siding, Addingbon If Intended for sale or shipment at Timarn—Mill and Co.'s Siding. Timaru If intended forjshipment at Lyttelton—N.Z. Shipping Co. 's Damping Shed, Lyttelton fIPOOLPAOKS, TWINE, BRANDING, and other Shearing Requisites SUPPLIED AT LOWEST RATE?, Our Next Sale will take place at Tiraaru [on FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1900, For which Catalogues close on TUFSDAY, January 2, 1900, FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. WOOL SEASON 1899-1900. X AM now making LIBERAL [OABH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all WOOJ-i placed m my hands for Sale either m Aahburton, Timaru, or for Shipment. — NOTICE TO MY CLIENTS WHO WISH TO FORWARD DIRECT TO PLACE OF SALE. Second £ala TIMARU takes place there on stfc January, 1900. CATALOGUES CLOSE on 3rd JANUARY, 1900 Consign—NEW ZEALAND LOAN COMPANY'S SIDING, Timaru. Account D. THOMAS. IN BOTH OASES ADVISE ME F L PARTICULARS PROMPIXY TO ASHBURTON. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. G. MEDDINS, (LATE W.CO NGREVE'S. THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER. CONSEQUENTLY THE CHEAPEST HAS tha following New Seasonable Goods net openedjat prioea thatjdefy legitimate competition: — SHEEP SHEARS SHEEP SHEARS. The Celebrated ■JL.XT.B and 8.6.A. TURKEY OIL STONES .—Keal Beautiei.] LAWN MOWERS ! LAWN MOWERS ! " fAPAMEDTRXJNK S. For the Million. Colonial Made* Good and strong. BURNETT STREET, Opposite Arcade. OWING TO THE UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL OF | 30 CASES 30 OF New Goods per s.s. lonic f XTTHICH were intended for our New Building, we have taken TEMPORARY PREMISES. (BELOW MR BURNARD'S) WHERE^WE INTEND MAKING A GRAND DISPLAY OF Oilcloths, Linoleums, & Curtains^ MITCHELL & TURNER.



Shipping. SHAW, SAYtLL AND ALBION COMPANY. LIMITED. FOR LONDON. .fibJk "OOYAL MAIL STHlA «§§||§|fev ■*•* MKHS, with superior wi^siimK accommodation for all olaaseg «*»*a«^K» o j paasengera, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Ply month. Vessel Ton Gommanderj From | Date. OothloT«.77SoKldley WelVn Deo 7 lonic «. 4748|Kemp80n...l IMarchl CARGO STEAMERS. Komara ..16500 Sootiand Well'ton Nov 26 Tokomarn 6232 Maxwell Weli'ton Deo Mamari „ 3583 — Deo Mat»tu».« J3322 I — E W. HANM3K. ARenb. „ -'Ti H E Jsfll§gffi NSW ZEALAND LINK ! ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, VU Meete Video, Tenertflte & Plymouth. Beet Accommodation fet »U classes of Pauengaro »t Lowoat Safeea. | Port of Btwatnera. Tens. Departure. Date. W*kanui 5706 Wellington* Nov 30 Rakaia 5628 — Deo 28 Paparoa 6372 — Jan 25 Waikato 4067 — To follow Otmrama 3808 — Far further parnlonlan apply t« fRIBDLANDER BROS., LffD. Agentß,.A»hbnrtcn. mo STAND [THE SEASON AT LONGBKAOH. ALEXANDER'S HEIR, By Sfc Alexander imp, dam Pearl, full sister to Mr Matthew Holmea's Crown Prince HABYESTER, Bay Pforse, ftyre, Btanding 17 hands, by Workman, dam Blosb, by Lord Beaconßfield, etc., will travel the districts of LowcJiffe, Goldstream, Hinda, Willowby, Eiffelton, and Longbeaca. COKQUBROR, Cboroughbred Horse by Medallion, dam Siesta, by Traducer, granddam Hamook imp. For terms, apply to the^Osvner, or man m hargo. JON GRIGG, 233 LonKbe&ch HMNRY STEPHIWNBUN, {successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 yo&ra. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stook Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Bales of Stock, Household Furai lire, ©to., as per arrangement, m any part the county. Advance* made en Goods plaoed m my Mads for Sale. Begnlar Conslgßtnentß of Colonial Grown md Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agkitt: Norwich Duson Fire Insurance Company fc Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay m«ati from S3Os» per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER ASSBURTON FEBMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY ON DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Months 4£* par cent. Fall^partioulare on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. Offices Tancred Street THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " ! " The Rambler:* \ HAVING sold oat of my old etock of these superior Bicycles, I have jest opened np a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RiCERS, ROAD BACER9, & ROADSTERS n all e!zß9'and allotted with the eve? asting Q & J detachable Tyre. ALVAM) INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the .Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. 9THER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES* i D. THOMAS. A OABD MRS A jH ri LA RIDGE J*L. \J» V^LARIDG E TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. GDerai on Application,