South Aifrican Jams.

South Africa (,ays the Btotmfentein Post) is vow adding ita share to the unoimjus supply of fraifc which pours into ibe markets of the Tinted Kingdom from all parts of the world. Unfort unately, however, remarks the Daily Mail, many of the typical native fruits of our newly-acquired territories are of such a character that it ia not possible to send them to this country in a fresh statß on account of the length of the sea voyage, therefore there is no alter | native but to send them in the form of jam, or preserved in some other way Of these jams the befit known, and the only one really on the British market yet, is the Oape gooseberry j*m, ■» preserve in colour between that of apricot and greengage, with a pleasing, acid flavour, and sure to become a favourite when .generally known. The fruit belongs ,t.o the I elladonna, or deadly night shade, family, without having, of course, its poisonous qualities. Why it is called the Oape gooseberry is a mystery, as it is not the least like one to look at, and is of South American origin. Guava jelly is a delicacy that ia promised to us in quantity as noon as the sword is.replaced by the spade. Hitherto this article has been a some what expensive luxury, and the West Indies practically 'he only source of supply, hot the Chinese guava, which is the variety employed in the manu facture of the jelly, thrives admirably in South Africa, and a considerable quantity of the preserve is nade for local consumption.

Scon, however, there will bo plenty of opportunities for procuring it in this Country. 'There is n small red berry, known bf the amuatungula, which much resembles the red currant both in form and flavour and makes capital jam, bfirg also comparatively free from the in tnmerahle seeds which form such a draw back to the employment of the currant in the manufacture of preserves. It is also highly prized as a j**Hy, and is coming to England in both forms The loquat is a small yellow berry ef peculiar, almost mulberry like flavonr and forms an excel but jam, while in Natal a fruit called the papaw ia largely used for the same purpose, Papaw jam, however, is too much like apple jmn to be ever likely to be sent her' 1 in any quantity, though as a novelty 6 me people will doubtless like to try it. Peach preserves will probably be the moat popular of all South Africans jams, Hitherto the bulk of this fruit has reached us in a canned form from California and other places, and prob ably not one in a hundred persons knows what a delicacy peach jam ia.

A Deathbed Bridal.

There was a strange wedding in the alcoholic ward in Bellevue Hospital, New York, on September Bth, when George W Oosgrovp, on his death bed, was married to his finance*, Miss King. The young man's sweetheart had taken him to the hot pita) in a closed carriage on Septcmqer 6. The bridegroom died in the alcoLolie ward from pneumonia oa the morniDg of the 9th.

Great mystery has surrounded all the circumstances connected with the wedding which was held in such an incongruous pl-.ee. Dr Buck, of Bel levue, who has charge of Ward 32, g ye the bride a^ay. Beyond admit ting the facts of the case, Dr Back refuses to discuss the marriage. LED SWEETHEART TO HOSPITAL Ilir&ufcu the old gateway leading to the grounds of Bellevue there rolled a carriage late on the previous Thursday night* A well dressed young woman sighted from it, who led a man into the reception room The man Baid that he was Georgf- W Oosgrove, thirty-two years old, a bookkeeper, living afc No. 228 West Fiftieth street. He gave the name of his nearest friend as Mrs Ralston, living at the same address. Miss King, who at the time refused to divulge hir name, told the admitting physician that Mr Oosgroue had been drinking freely, and that he was dedrouß of improving his physical con dition. After obtaining the assurance that the patient would receive the beet of care the young woman drove away, apparently in a contented frame of mind. Oosgrove was placed in the alcoholic ward, and was accorded the usual treatment applied to cases such as his.. His condition gradually became worse, however. Dr Back was greatly sur prised on Saturday afternoon, when Miss King returned to the hospital, : accompanied by Bn elderley woman and a clergyman S.IIMULANTS WERE OIV A Miss King stated that Cosgrove and she had decided to be married. She requested that her name, that of her companion aud of the clergyman be kept from the public

Oosgrove had been in a semi-con scious condition several times during the day, and it was only by administer ing stimulants that he could be aroused sufficiently to go through the forma of the marriage service. An atmosphere of sadness hung over the ceremony, for it was only too plainly evident from the bridegroom's appearance that his Hfa was ebbing away

Miaa King remained in the hospital only a short time. She carried on a low and earnest conversation with the bridegroom, The marriage had taken place beside the patient's cot

Cosgrove died without again seeing hia newly made bride The cause of his death is given as pneumonia. After his death his body w»s taken to the Morgue, where it Was claimed by an undertaker, James Thompson, who re moved it to his establishment, at No. $02 Ninth avenue

It is said at the hrspital that Ooe grovo was a m< naber of a very promi nent family.— New York Herald

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WON'T Nature euraamy c your NEGLEOT cough without aid, but you COUGHS, can't afford to chance it. A cough that isltft to care itself is r'owly overcome at best, and thorp is apt to 9 some weakness left to make the next cough com eunier. We have two really good rented coughs and olds. BENJAMIN GUM ie specially suitable for recent chills. It is pleasant to take, cnras very quickly, pre. vents inflamatory symptoms and allays »on>>yir>g ticking and Hacking eouclis. TOWNEND'S CINNAMON CURE ■h tppcially suitable for chronio coughs though it will break np a recent attack a quickly as any o;her medicine made—Oinna lyphhas been proved in Pastaues Institute to iion great destructive power over al pees whilst being perfectly harmless to hftcill beings. We have received some humu"ng letters as to its efficacy in con fi*tterjon, brocchitis, asthma, dvsssntry and *umpt'oid fever.



fcL Matson & Co.. Stock Brokers & Auctioneers, OHRISTOHUROH. To farmers. Stock Owners and Public generally.of the Aehbnrton County. GENTLEMEN,— WJHJ beg to Intimate that, If at an lime yoa hare business to transao In Ohristchurch, we shall be glad to act on your ) ehalf. In the event of your sending sheep or cattle to oar Addington lop other markets for sale, by pubifc auction ut privately we know that you will not regret choosing our firm as your salesmen. - We have frequent orders frora London and elsewhere for Fros&en Meat, and are in a position to bay parcels in the Works. If you prefer to sell your frozen meat in the colony, rather thsn shipping it to London, please communicate with DB| stating prices, numbers aud grades. > If you desire to sell ycur property, wa shall be glad to receive particulars as to the acreage, locality and price, and we will then insert in tha next issue of our Quartbbly Land & Property Register thpae particulars, free of coßt to you ; at the saraa time, we allow yoa a free hand to dispoae of your property privately, ot thr ugh other Agents' bands, we only claiming commission when a sale has been effected through our instrumentality. We have numerous enquiries from all parts of the colony, our connections being large and extensive. We invite your correspondence on any class of business you may be disposed to place la our hands, it being a pleasure fo us to communicate with you, nn occasion may require .—lhaaklng yoa in anticipa tion, we are, Yours falthfall-, H. MATSON & Co. 164, Cashel Street, Cbrtatchtuch



Dalgeiy and Company LIMITED, Head Office— 52 Lombard Street, London, E.G. MERCHANTS, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS. AUCTIONEERS AND VALUATORS. STOCK, STATION, FINANCIAL, & SHIPPING AGENTS. BRANCHES: Chrlstchnrch, Dunedln, and Napier. AGENOIf S : j Timarn, Oamaru, and Gore. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT D ALGETY AND COMPANY, LIMITED, desire to intimate to the Farming Community of South Canter bury that they have op ned a BRANCH OFFICE in TIMARU. D ALGETY IiITCOMPANY, LTD , are prepared to receive consignments WOOL, TALLOW, & ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE For Local Sale or Shipment to the EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALIAN MARKETS. LIBERAL OABH ADVANCES MADE on Favourable Terms on Growing Clips of Wool; also Tallow, Grain, Sklnn, and other Produce, consigned for eaie in the London, Australian, and local markets. NO COMMISSION CHARGED ON ADVANCES. Farmers' Accounts kept free of charge, and financed at lowest current rates o interest. Stick Saks held at the different saie yards throughout Canterbury. Wool packs and other Station Requisites always on hand. TIMARU OFFICE, STAFFORD STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand. TRIAD flftlZF: COJMLJPIiIXITIOIM mHE "TRIAD" offen a prize of two JL guineas to the person who gives the correct number (or nearest to the correct number) of .births registered in tha colony for the year ending 31st December, 1900. To close 20ch January, 1901 For Puzzle Competition specially for juveniles, see It tod. CONDITIONS. All that is necessary to enter for this competition is to write down a number {enclosing a receipt for 5o or more front any Triad advertiser, to "The Manager of the Triad, Dnoedin."



Competitors may send any number of guesses, provided each is accompanied with a receipt for ss, or more, ftim » different ' Triad' advertiser, as p«3r list below. AJax Washing Powders Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Auckland forwarding and Parcels Delivery Agency Bing, Harris & Co, Arrow Brand Boots Curtis, F, Jeweller Gawoe's Sauces, Pickles, Vinegar, eto Gear Meat Co Gregg and Co, W, Coffee, Starch, eto Hayward's Pickles and daucea Jones, H M, Triad Agent Kirkpatrick, 8, and Co, X Jams Kharki Cigarettes, Eagle Go's Kozia Teas, all Grocers Lane's Creoaoted Emulsion Meddinf, G., Ironmonger Mrs Milter's Cookery Books Neleon, Moate and Go's Tea N.Z Express CuHen, agent Nicholas & Pickford, bootmakers Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd. Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whiaky Somerset Hotel, H S Drammond Spring Blossom Tea Suratura Tea Teed and Co», Corn Care Tonking's Linseed Emulsion 1 Wahoo Loasby's, • Koolibah Loasby's. Waltke'a Soap Wills' Three Castles Cigarettes k Tobacco Y&tee k, Co, Arthur, seed merchants



'• The liver is the lazaret of bile. But very rarely executes his /unction" —Don juan Bilious fever is a disease; its attack is generally sudden There is a sense of languor and debility for a few days psvious headache, lack of appetite, furred tongue, pain in the joints, and a feeling of uneasi. ness. Chillß emus, followed by feverish n"3SB Food is distasteful; the bowels are out of order A dose ot Impey's " Mai Applb" soon corrects thest troubles, all nature emiles again, and once more you are your bright and happy self Wades Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Worrier", never fftil for adults or children Price 18 You can depend on ridding your children of worms with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonduful Worm Worriers; U



CONSULTING OPIICIAN Mr Ernest M. Sandstein, DBOAI, FB, MO, who has lately returned after six years' upeeial study in England and Con tinent, may be consulted on all cases of defectivo eyesight. Daylight not necessary, artificial light being used. Doctors' pre scriptions prepared. Fees moderate. Con aulbsng rooms, Caßhel Street W. s over M Sandstein, jeweller, Chditchurc* 950 to I, ? to 6j|d»ily i



IILIEVE FEYER'SH HEAT, PREVEHT. HIS. 'CONVULSIONS, FTC. Preserve a healthy state of the consti tution during, the period of Teething. The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," Are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed U< eanh Packet. Keuipthorne, Proner and 00. A pent " iron » krtui nicßiciiii: BEEGHAM'S PILLS For Billions and Nervous Disorders, such m Wind and Pain in ihe Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Gold, Chills, Flashings of Heat, Losb of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Cestiveness, Blotobei on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightfu Dream*, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, etc. The First Dose will oiti Relief in Twenty Minwtbs This is n« Fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to cry one Box of these Pills, and they wil be acknowledged to be Worth » OVIHEA a BOX BBEOHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obstruc tion or irregularity in the system For a WEAK STOMAOH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magic—a few doses wi work wonders upon the Vital Organs strengthening the Muscular System, restor ing the longlost complexion, bringing b»cl the besb of appetite, and arousing with th< robust health the whole physical energy o the human frame For throwing off feven in hot climates they are specially renownet Thase are ' facts ' admitted by thousands, il all classes of Society, and one of the bes gnarantees to the Nervous and Debilitate! is that BEECHAM'S PILLS have thi Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in tci World BEECHAM'S PILLS Have for many year* been the popula family medicine throughout the Britis! Colonies, and they now stand WUHOUT A RIVAL. PRkPaBED ONLY BY IHOffIAI BKECHimr.ST. Helen's, E Sold everywhere in ottles—9Jd, Is IJd, an( la 9d Bach __^ Yon Miss Many Gccdthings If you do not buy yoor Haedw ab and Groceries from John Orb S Co., East SStbeet, Ashbubton. FOR SALE (CHEAP,) BEVERAL GOOD Hecoud-liand Bicycles, FROM Ho H.«aiional>le Offer [JEtemsecl. John Orr & Co. JOHN ORR & Co. HAVE ON SALE A lIRST-OLASS STOCK OF GARDEN REQUISITES. LADIES And Gentlemen are invited to inspect ou steck of Ruuber HOS E . MKS JOHNSTON rpEAOHBR of the Pianoforte and Singing. Havelook Street NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED 1859. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION npHE Premier and Wealthiest! Colonial X Company, Noted for Promptness and L beraiity Paid-up Capital and Reserves, £400,000. Fire and Marine Risks, Also,— Risks on Growing Crops, Threshing Machines, etc, accepted at lowest current rates E. W. Hanmer, AGENT



HARDLEY BROS GAS AND SANITARY ENGINEKk.3. ■ S E § § s asg a g da§ « g • -g3 I S d g g H t> «d M 2 a CO rpHE Trade SuppHee always in Sbook. Large quantity of Tubes and Fibbbgs. BATHS, TANKS, SINKS, BASINS, Kio Estimates given. HAEDLEY BEOS-, East Street, Aahborton THE HOUSEWIFE'S FEIEND. mHE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSS is pronounced by the Aahburton Public to be the only reliable SHIRT GLOSS in Aihburtoni A Trial will convince you of the difference in quality from all others in the market. Sold by bll the leading Grocers in Ashburton ■^nr^NTEDnSnol^^TlaToiFOilolobhß * f and Linoleumr are bought direct from the British Mills, and stand unrivalled for variety and value*—Mitchell and Turne



I I AiSK YOUR SHOE DEALER ' FOR \ EVERY 'iTjft • • ENCOURAGE PAIR / COLONIAL OUiEiNTEED-BOOTS & SHOESJ HDDBIBI | MANU/AC CURED EY S. ANDERSON, TIMARU. J. SEALY & CO., THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED BEED FIRM IN ASHBURTON. Jn O f~\ ARE fcfaill to the front, and are prepared to supply their many • kJc 06 V^O* Pitrond with reliable SEEDS, of every description, THAT WILL GROW, at lowest: market raoet. SEEDS FOR THE FARM, VEGETABLE SEEDS, FLOWER SEEDS, & GARDEN REQUISITES of every 'description, Direct from the Growers and MANtn?AOXUBiBS« Our Stocks] of NEW SEASON'S HEEDS are from the Celebrated Firms,; Jahks Cartkk & Co, London, and Peter Lawron & Son, Edinburgh, and they are of the best quality obtainable. FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. LAKGE STOCKS of all geanonnbln FKUITS always on hand. MELLOR'B ZE A LANDIA BOOT STORE \s I w^ I I_J Vr^ .^^s^s^sflK' ■ sL>M^™ ' .^s^b^b^^jßbb' / / \ V -aVIVy . ill HTHE ONLY up to date Soot Shop in Aehbnrton. For real good Value, Style, and Fitting try the •• ZEALANDI BOOTS Hvery pair guaranteed- Remember onr Price is the CHEAPEST, and oar Stock the LARGEST in Canterbury. If yon want good Valne for very little Money, than be sure yon GOTO "ft/rCfT T At)»Q ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, QJANORED BTRKFT, ASHBURTaN XMAS PRESENTS. XMAS PRESENTS. I "OVERYBODT should call and see oar Grand Display of New Goods suitable for "V" MAS and New Year Gifts, Fancy Goods of all kinds, Photo Frames, Vases, Fancy Baskets, Fancy Crockery in all the latest designs, i Also—A Nice Assortment of the best Silver Plated Goods at greatly reduced prices. CALL AND SEE. NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY AT T. H. UN DRILL & GO'S., CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, TANORED STREET.



REMOVAL. REID <FgRAY. WE have pleasure in announcing that we have removed to (Temporary Premises in , BURNETT STREET (Adjoining the Ashbnrton Club) Where we shall carry on oar business pending the erection of Otra Nhw Wabehoosk & Showboom. We art carrying a larger and more varied stock of Implements and Fitting*, "Deering" Machinery. Twine, Oils, And All Farmers' Requisites, And shall be glad to sea our numerous friends at our Burnett Stbbet Premises. We have disposed of our Jobbing Depart ment bo Messrs Kennedy and Muir, whom we can confidently recommend as up to date tradesmen. REID & GRAY, R. B. RESTELL, Manager. N^^IrIoiAT^ORTa&GET^GBNOY CO. OF N.Z, LTD,; TIMARO [ IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 acres Rangifcata, 250 acres Claremont, 250 acres Waitotis, 200 acres Waihao, 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 aora Ota'o, 500 acres Totara, And others of various slzer in South Canter bury Improved Farms for lease, with right of purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 acres Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grazing Trms of various sizes on the Rainoliffe and Levels Estates, and two well Improved Station proper ties of 7000 acres each 4 Cough Curei Wahoo,Ko6£jßAjiT~ Benjamin Gum go to ASeTbcbto DiuoO?| ■



I CHARMING SPRING NOVELTIES. JUST OPENED: 50 CASES NEW GOODS. •J^-EW MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, RIBBON, *a New Dress;;Fabrios, Sergei, Costume Oioth; will; not thrtakjor spot|>lth rain. Nofelfc es In Zephyre, Prints, Fancy Piquet, Spotted Muslins, Luttec, plalDl&gfignred. Special Valne In Black Drew Goods of all kioda. MagDißoent Assortment of Plain and Figured Silica, Mantlet j Corsets, P D*and CJB, and also various other makes ; Laoe Our taint, White Counterpanes*' Umbreilss and Sunshades, all prices. Up-to-date Millinery, very stylish. DRBSBMAKING.—Ladies leaving their orders are getting every satisfaction inlfit ! and style* 1 AILORING.--A thoroughly up tv date Stock of Suitings and' Trousering* in English, Sootch, Irish, and Colonial Tweeds. Satisfaction Guarahsbib. lOiOaecs ;of LINOLEUM and CARPETS just opened. ANDREW OR R . BELFAST AND FAIRFIELP FREEZING WORKS MANURE**, ARE THE BEST tOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP, SPECIAL MANURE can bo road 3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN ivERYWHEBE LAST SEASON.. MAMJRE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Cwt. or 2 Ot. FACES Orders received b/ FRIEDLANDER BROK, Limited., DAVID THOMAS, OR 7\MJB? f>H.sfc. FABMBBH CO-c#JPI«JK,AI.*rVM: ASSOCIATION OFCAINTERBURY, limited., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT A$D DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 p. WAYMOU Seor-tary. HAY FORKS. HAY FORKS .. y ..... |m niitm TO FARMERS.- WE HAVE JUST OPENED UP A SHIPMENT OF FOR&S, RAKES, SCYTHES, SHARPENING STONES, HARVEST GLOVES, Etc. All of the very latest pattern! from the beat makers and specially selectsd for the coming haroit. ALSO,— TWO OASEB of BRITISH SILVER PLATEWARE ONE CASE of ENGLISH WATCHES TWO OASES OF BHEFFIELD CUTLERY ALL SUITABLE FOR XMAS AND WEDDING PRESENTS The public are invited to walk in and inspect oar magnificent stocks wifhoat being pressed to buy. The above goods are of good quality, chaste designs, and unequalled for value, and will lait a life time. English Lever Watches at ' one guinea.' The best value ever offered. '.Garnets' at ten ■hillings. Correct time keepers. W. H. COLLINS & CO,. IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & GOAL MERCHANTS. 4GENT ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. WOOL SEASON 1900-1901 WE SHALL BE REPRESENTED at the Ohrlitohurcb and Timaru fixture*, and have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of CLIPS privately AshburtoQi Consignments will be received at our Asnburton or Tinwald stores, and >ent onto 'tther Christch arch or Timaru, free of all charges, except railage; Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will ease consign as follows :— If intended for sale at Ashburton—Friedlander Bros', Ltd Siding, Aihburton i If intended for sale at Cbristchureh—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington If Intended for sale or shipment at Titn&ru- Mill & Co's Siding, Timaru If intended for shipment at Lyttelton—N.Z,Bblpp!ng Co's.Duinpiflg'Shed, Lyttelton WOOLSACKS, TWINE BRANDING OIL, and ,»li other Shearing Requisites eupplied at lowest rates. Out Next Sale will take place at Timaru on THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1900 HIIEDLAIVDER BROS., LTD.



NICOLL BEOS. Nioou,. E F Nioou* L A Nioou* Merchants & General Agent% BUYEBB OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBS. 4.GENTS FOR— Christcharch Meat Co<, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ooean, Accident and Gaanntee Corpora tion, Ltd United Insurance Co., Ltd. (Firt and Marine.) GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION We shall be pleased to reoeive aaaplw from farmers who.faave parcels for disposal. Station Boon Km and Awttnrn, We have reoeived sums lot Trait ManlM. ranging from £100 to £1000, tc lead 00 Freehold Seonrlties at 4£ and 6 per otnt. F R U~I T. We receive regular Consignment! from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands ,aad have in stock Apples, Peart, and Frail la season all the year round* SEEDS. We stock Clover*. Ryegnui, Bap*, aIA Turnip Seed of reliable quality* mHE OHRISTOHUROH MEAT 00, -I LIKITKD. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TUfcNlPtf, BAPE and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. Greatly ur eased production (wherevw nud. Satisf otion given everywhere* Nicoll Bbos. store five varieties of bh oelebtated fertiliser. Price on application Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, District Agents. im^.r -— GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE w DEPARTMENT. ErtablißhedlßTO. KYBRY POLICY OUARANTBBD BY THK BTATB. The (wo prime reasons which hare led lo the extraordinary bonuses which this office has been able to declare have beenits ECONOMICAL MANAGEMENT and its BB MABKABLY FAVOURABLE MORTALITY EXPERIENCE. " The Australasian Insurance and Banking Record" says,—"lt [the N.Z. Government office] possesses the spiandld advantage; of operating In perhaps the health, lest ooantry in the world." To this, coupled with rigid care in the'selection of lives, has been due the unprecedented^ low rate of mortality which the office has en joyed. Tear by year the actual deaths have fallen far short of what w&s anticipated, and the funds thereby saved Mve all gone to swell the profits, which at the valuation in 1896 (for three years) amounted in CASK to £225,000 SUrlinf. Present Funds amount to over THREi MILLION POUNDS. Annual Income exceeds £100,000. J. E. BICHABDSON, 9] Comanisaionef. NEW GOO D¥7 J. V. DE BEER, WATCHMAKER * JEWELLER ~T~B dow showing the largest and bant assorted stock of choice Gold and Silver Jewellery Srxeuixr Sslsoted Fob CHRISTMAS. 'Joosisting of NEW GOODS to rait thfc ooming Season. Inspection is invited, n« olyoftbs display in the Wlodew, bate! the hrge Miortment of Jewellery ko. In th« Show Oases within, the Window aocemmo* dation being very limited. WATCHES for the Boyi, 10t, (Good Timekeepers) SILVER, E. P. WARE, CLOCKS, 40, New Stook for the Season Kepairs Cheap and Prompt as osnat J. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKER JEWELLER, Ashbnrton PRAOIICAL WATCHMAKKK AND JEWELLER TTAVING takes! a !«*« of one of th« new shops in Davis's corner, I am new showing a large and varied stook of Watdbei, _ Clocks, and Jewellery, Eleotrcplate, Eto. suitable for Christmas and Wedding Pre sents at prioes which defy oompetitioOt Note the Address—Davis 1 Corner. ABHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDIKG AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. T OANB GRANTED FROM £25 and upwards, at onrrsat ratal. Fall Particulars on application. Office —Tanored Btreeti Office Honrs—9,3o am till 4pm Firib Tu^daj in Month—9,3o am till pm; and 7 till9pm ALBERT ROBBR "' ' '" " * Managaff