The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no. 5021

Ashburton : Wednesday^ January 3t, L-Oa

i iMiOE i One Pi-ji'iy

COMMERCIAL

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on January 22,1900 :— Wheafc-

Prime milling Pearl ... 2i 21   Tuscan... 2% 31  „ Hunter's Is lid to 'As Oafca—Duns ... la 8d to Is 9d Danish ... Is 9d Canadians ... la lOd to Is lid Sparrowbills Is 9d to la lOd Parley—Malting, prime, 2s 3d Inferior 2i Chaff—Good oatsheaf 37s 6d to 40a Grass Seed—Old pasture, la 9d to 2a

New „ Is 3d to Is 6d The abova are prices current p»id to farmers on tracks at Aahburton.

Tomato Disease—A great many tomato growers about Sydney have been puzzled to notice fine healthy plants suddenly dyinp. Specimens cent to the Government experts have been txamined and found bo be infested with the sleeping disease of tomato, a fungoid disease kuown as Fusarlutn lyco petsiei. This is very common in Eng-and, where it causes great losses to market gardeners. Id ia likely to spread, as if the plants are attacked when in full fruit, as is ofien the case, the f.-uife may ripen and appear, even under the micrf scope, to be perfectly sound, yet the seeds of such tomatoes will produce diseased plants. Aa the fungus first attacks the roots and conr-s up the stem, where it discolours the tietue and causes the sudden death of the plant, there is no remedy for the plants when once attacked; bub they shculd be destroyed, and the soil treated with quicklime to destroy tbe spores and keep the disease from spreading.

ACuKiotrs Spkotacle—-Acurious spectacle { WiS witnessed the other day in the very 1 heart of London. A man of remurk*b!y i rotund sppeftracoa jamped into the w.iter | surrounding the eastern fountain in Trafalgar j Square, and br g*n to give an exhibition of | comic swimming, to the great &mu?etntnt ot j the oniookers, hut to the indigoation of the j policeman on duty at the spot. The officer sun m ntd the man ' o coins out, whereupon the swimmer tuned on his back, and while floating "put hia thumb unto hie nose, and ] spread his fingers out " The crowd mated i with delight. On heirg again commander! to ' leave the wa'pr, the nv-n, «till fl'>a'ing, answerer!—' 1 Not me. <iciisral White :'b stj!l in La-'-ysmith, notwillif^taniting old K'liger, anil here Jeh a I s-t>p If yt-u want, me come and fete"') me," Aa woid-i wore of no avail, ft roistabie took ofl 1 hia iuii'r, an>i , entered the watir, but. he slipped, and fili ! full length. The swimmer t her. surrendered, and the dripping pair nude their w iy to tha j nearest po ice B?B,tiun. Ihe frolic coat- the j swimmer, who fair! he had made a b;t, seym J shillings. i



Shipping SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. AA "OOYAL MAIL STEA tiP|£&S^. ■*-*> MIRS, with superior 9y*lil!iSs» tkeQomtno&*i'lonfot&l\alaaßea ■**** of paßaengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply. month. Vessel Ton Commander From Data. lonio _ 4748 Kempßon... WelVn Marohl Gothio .»l773QKidley — April 26 CARGO STEAMERS. Matnari ..13583 Banks Well'ton Deo 23 Matatua... (3322 Holmes Pb Chal. Deo 30 Delphic ..(8273Sowden [Well'ton Jan, 9 Waiwara (6600 — | — — E. W. HANMER. _ Agent.



NEW ZEALAND J^^^^S^HIPPING OO.'S LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, tf OR LONDON, Via Menfe* Vide*, Tenerlffe 4 Plyawath. But Accommodation fer ail olawet of Pwcngern at Lowsat Raton. Pert of Bttatnen. T«bb. Departure. Date. B&kftia 5628 Wellington Jan 2 Waikato 4767 „ J 2 Pap»ro& 6372 „ J 25 Otarama 3808 „ J — Wakanui 6600 — fo follow For further particular* apply be KBIEDLANDER BROS., L*D. Agents, Awhbarton. OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS PAll FRCMUTTELTON AS UJSUER; Fer Weefcpore and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise menfc in GhrUtchurch papers Donedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland ~ Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; eference ahonld therefore be made to OhrtsGohurch dally papers foz dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton {successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years, AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc, EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stook, - He üßenoid Furni nre, etc., as per arrangement, in any part the county. Advances made en GootU? placed in my Hands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Aqeitt : Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company % Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay mentis from £SO& per month. HENBY STiJPHENSON, AUCTIONEER _^ THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"I " The Rambler." HAVING sold oat of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have jqbo opened up a fraeh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD BAOERS, & ROADSTERS n al! eizes and ali'fitted with the evoT- oeting G & J detachable Tyre. "TJtIE MAM:BjL|E . ]tt# , ALb'AJND INSPECT THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES. D. THOMAS. MONEY TO LEND PBIYATELY. TANORED STREET, NSXT SGAS^|COMPANX'B,,OrJB'IOES |^[oney"to lend fro Arrangement; fr Jg£J AND UPWARDS, .Upon any Security. TRADE BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments can he arranged. All Business Stbictly Confidential. DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. A ENT FOR-Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton rine insurance Office. REMOVAL NOTICE! MR a SMITHELL, Carpenter, wishes to notify to the Public that he as removed from his late premises to the h op adjoining Mks Taskeb's Refreshment Rooms. All kinds of woodwork executed in very best manner. All communications addressed to C. Smithsll, Jfiast t. 12 53



THE SKNSATION OF THE SEASON. TfIOOSANDS WAIT FOB IT ! W, STRANGE & CO. TTAVE PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING THAT THEIR MONSTER "CLEAR-OUT" SALE OF JBAt,AJtfCJEI OF 1 SUMMER STOCtt WILL VERY SHORTLY COMMENCE t _ # ATTRACTIVE ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE NOW" READY, MIND YOU GET ONE. POST FREE UN APPLICATION. TREMENDOUS BARGAINS ■ FOR ALL AT THIS GREAT SALE. . SEE FUTURE ■ ADVERTISEMENTS/ \ W. STRANGE & CO. CHRISTCHURCH.



WOOL SEASON 1899-1900. J AM now making LIBERAL [CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF .COMMISSION, upon all "W OOL placed in my^hands for Sale either in Athhurton, Ximaxu, or for Shipment. ■ NOTICE TO MY CLIENTS WHO WISH TO FORWARD'DIREOT TO PLACE OF SALE. Third Sale TIMABU, takes place there on February 7,1900 Consign—N.2. LOAN AND MERCANTILE SIDING, TISMARU, Account D. THOMAS. Fourth Sale CHRISTCHUROH takes place there on Ith February Consign—SEED COMPANY'S SIDING, ADDINGTON, Account D. THOMAS. IN BOTH OASES ADVISE ME FL PARTICULARS PROMPTLY TO ASHBURTON. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON, BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS i MANURES, ARE THE BEST TjlOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. I 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. Orderß received b/ fRUQ£>X*AJN]>JBBR BROK, Limited, DA.ITIJ> THOMAS, OR THE IN.Z,. FARMEBB CO-OPKKA.TIVE A BHOCIATIUN OF CAJNTERBCTBY, Limited., CANTERBURY. FEOZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PKODUCE j EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. j 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary.



He? Zealand Insures Goipanj. BBTABLIS hTB 0* 1 -. 18S 9J CAPITALS-ONEMILLION. THBPBBIHBB AMD^WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, KTOTBD FOB PROMPTHBSS AND LIBIBALITY| PAIP-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES—^4OO,OOO. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALBO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, dfco., AOOE3?TSD AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES E W. HANMBB AGENT,



Nicoll Bros. Nicoli Brothers, ■ H. F. ftaoiA.) IL. A. AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUN TWISTS, SHAREBROKKRS, VALUATORS, LAND, ESTATE, & GEKERA ASENTS, CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS EAST STKBUT, ASHBURTON. WIEKLY SALTCS OF MEROHANDiSE, FURNITURE. & PRODUCE, In oar Rooms every S \TURDAY, commencing at 12 30 ! p.m. I CLEARING SALES conducted m any j pare of the district at lowest ; current rates. j I ADVANCES m»de on goods placed in our hands for absolute sale. FRUIT.— We receive regular conslgn menba from Auckland, Sydney, and the ands. NEW SEEDS always in stock, including 01 overs $ Ryegrass, Rape, and Turnip Seed. 3RAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples rop» farmers who have parcels for isposal. Station Books kept and audited We have various Bums of Trust ftloniep, ranging from £300 to £50C0, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4| :\nd 5 per cent Farm8 s House Properties, and Building •Geetion* for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to diepos-s of tdeir properties to communicate with us SKINS & PELTS.—"We are buyers at highest market rates, sa agents for Mesers Murgatroyd Bros, Woolsoourers and Fell mongers, Christchurch T^TTE ARE CASH BUYERB OF FAT SHEEP AND I AMBS AT HIGHE&T MARKEP RATES. nicoll"bros., East Street, Ashburton.



- THINGS - WORTH KNOWING rpHAT Yon can SAVE MONEY,iffyou Buy your Boots from NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS * IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES, East Street, Ashburton* BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made to Measure Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment' being'exercised of the Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Materials ! CHARGES MODERATE. Bring Your Repairs *-o — NICHOLAS & PICKF9ED Late McDonald & MoDiarmid.



E. W. HANMER. NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAYING azshanged premises with tbe Farmers' Co-operaoive Association, have much pleasure in stating that in future I shall carry on my business at the offices and etore lately occupied by the above As soclation at the corner of West Street and Havelock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises. STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. ! OORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. __132 W. HANME BUSINESS CHANGE. T HAVE orach pleasure in announcing that I have purchased the SADDLERY BUSINESS Lately conducted by Mb J. H. Jamieso^, And respectfully solicit a oontinuanoe of the liberal support accorded to my pre deoesior. ALL "promptly executed, and all work GUARANTEED. Robert Anderson, BAST STREET, Ashburton 11107 TfiE PEOPLE'S IRONMiONGER.



FREEZERS. FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book spaoe at anj time to suit tneir own convenience, by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, OHEISTOHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. rjIHE OHRISTCHUROH MEAT CO JL Limited 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 this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS "photography. . HALMA & Co., PHOTOGRAPHERS] HAVE TAKEN OVER Mb Cooper's Studio, Saunders' Buildings, Aeh burton, and will execute all branches of Photography at popular prices. Look at This 2 For the month of January we will do 3 enamelled Cabinets for 4j, 6 for 6s, 12 for 10s. We show proofs and guarantee satisfaction. All Photos delivered in a fortnight from the time of sitting. STUDIO: SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. Note the address and do not be misled i | 13 LEGAL. i I BEG to announce that I HAVE COMMENCED THE PRACTICE I OF MY PROFESSION at Ashburton. | Temporary Office: Arcade Chambers, Burnett Street. Trust and other moneys to lend. G, MARRIOTT WATSON, | : 14 Solicitor. j A SBBURTON — A'body kens that XX. Scotchmen drink M'Kenzie's Hondai- Lanka Tea, because it saves the quid siller, au' gangs faur Messes Shearman Bbos, ceommend it Smok<3 New



i BURNETT STREET, Opposite Arcade /"IORDIALLY invites inspection of the \j following Seasonable Goods, without being pressed tc buy : — PRESERTING PANS, BRASS AND ENAMELLED. Enamelled Goods, Gardening Tools, Knives, Forks, and Spoons, Ranges and Register Grates Enamelled Mantelpieces A.I. HARVESTING~MATE£IAL, INCLUDING Hay Forks Hay Rakes Scythes and Handles, Machinery Oils at Low Prices. MASbEY-HARRIS REAPER SECTIONS, English make; Low Price Agent for the Celebrated ROTER AND CLEVELAND CYCLES. Cash or Terms. jSmoke New Venue



riIHF! Newest Designs in Stamped Moun |_ Mclliofc, Moldavian, Countess, Ceylon .Ribbon, Brooklyn, and Lice Work now in stock Linen Goods, Colored Linen; Canvas, Giant, Reliable, Butterfly, and Berlin Wools* Crewel, Lev'a'han, Embroidery and Knit ting Silks. Flosi, Arasene, Perline, Zanzi bar, and Congresi Cottons, and all the ebca necessary for Art Needlework to be had at Mrs Aloork's. TTTANTED KNOWN-fiOODozan Tarab VV lers Just Arrived per s.s, Gothic. Good strong Tumblers 2s 6d per dozen. Jelly and Jam Jars from 2a 6d per d< zaa at Fr,ETCHEK Bbos. Ashburton and Christ* j church. A SBBURTON—We can afford to spend XIl. money in advertising, so much Honda • Lanka Tea ia selling, everybody likes ifc. Bold by Sheakman Bbos, in packoti; 5 and 10lb boxes packed in Ceylon. TMPORTANr to Cash Buyers of Drapery, X Clothing, Boots, &c. Early Hummer Clearanoe Sale ot Seasonable and Reliable Goods. Cash discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound to every Buyer of ninepence worth and over. Inspection In vited.— H. C. Barrett, late Barrett Bros. The Hall, East Street. 11 200



LOOK OHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the ia twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Beab and Cheapest Steam uid Household Coal in the market. U«ed In the Woollen Factory and Oante oury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WBITE FOR PRICES {TO G. T, PARK, MOUNH ERS. Established 1880 Telephone 69 BAKER BROS., FINISHING TTNBERTAKEBS UTtNISHING UnDBBTAKERS DIRKOT Importers of Beet and Lates Designa In FUJSERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conduated with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakannl Road and Orbs Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory.



BOOTS. BOOTS Gigantic Sale Now On TU3T arrived and opened fup' a'grand asiortmenb of up-to-date [BOOTS AND SHOES FOR THEJ HOLIDAY AND SUMMER SEASON Special Lines Women's Button Shoes 7s 6d Women's Kid Lace Shoe 3, only 6a lid TAN GOODS IN 3REAT VABIETY. .strong School Boots from 5s Bel, Good Bluchers, nailed, ss^6d. LARGEST STOCK IN TOWN TO CHOOSE FROM. REPAIRS done Promptly and gat Moderate Charges. FRED NOKES. CASH BOOr SHOP, Next Door' Bank of New Zealand, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Amberley, Dec 7, 1893 [Copy] Messes Craighead Ajnd Berkyman At li burton, Dear Sirs, —Could yen muke a run at once. lam sorry 1 forgot to ordur it sooner. The last one is still wearing. It fitted beautifully, •tnd has givon the greatest satisfaction. If yju have time to make one for my son at Gera'dine, I will get him to ride up on Satur day to be fitted. If there is not tims to send patterns, I will trust you to choose for me, something like the l«Bb.—Youra truly, «S" The original latter as above from r well known gentleman and many others of equally high compliment mmy ' c seen at our <ffice—Ceaighead and Berryman, the Leading Tailors and Ou 1 fitter*, Aatiburtot:.



Brl^^^ "If I could only get roii'WYkX a Wttle rest." How IffdeN^Lfik/jL^w many tired women b"J«» YvS*Jr are Bxttausted, |l rU^U^r^r depressed, dis n n Jfcf couraged. Even after sleeping they find them wMiy selves just as tired as before. ■P^ Not a part of the body escapes rfrom the hard aches and pains. You should have all impurities removed from your blood and your nerves greatly strengthened. sanapariiia brings rest and refreshing sleep. Toui nervousness disappears and your great unrest passes away. Of course you know this is so, for you have heard all about Ayer's Sarsa parilla. Ask your doctor if it isn't the best Sarsaparilla in the world. Even your druggist will tell you "It's the oldest and the best." If you are constipated, take Ayer'a Pills, They greatly aid the Sarsaparilla. Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., U. S. JL



A CARD, j A Branch Office^ has been opened by the undersigned at Messrs Nicoll Bbos,, Easb Street, where they will carry on practice as Barristers and Solicitor MAUDE & HARMAN, Solicitors, Christchurch. Money to Lend at Lowest Current Rates on Freehold Security. No Procuration Fee. MAUDE & HARMAN, Hi 48 Aahbnrton. C~ HERTSEY--This is a new advertise ment, reminding you that if you have not yet tried M'Keozie's Hondai-LankaTea, you're behind the times. Go to Mr John son's Store md get it,



WANT_i^ renown—That J. Moison haa received a large supply of Summer Boots and Shoes, suitable for the Holidays. They are all of the beat brands and makers, and never equalled in Ashburlou. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmiker in the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know beat 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 used and work manship, at The Hall, East Street, Ash burton. R._ _______ ______ ______ want to fight, but—-meanwhile ask for M'Kenz'e's Hond&i-Lanka Tea, packed in Ceylon, and sold by C.£jA. C. Habdy &Co /mOXON'S Polishing and Stiffening Pow. \J der for Shirts, Cuffs & Collars. Simplest and best ever placed. before the public. To be had at John Orb & Co., East Streeb, and Shearman Bros., Burnett Street, Ashburton. Give it a trial. 1 28 A OARD MRS A fl /^ILARIDG! A.. L>. L;laridge TEACHER OF PIANOFOBTK, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ABHBURTON., Terms w Applio&tion,



uiroir'r t - TOBACCO.



«. fc -^r i T A D A T I 0 THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY. ANOTHER GRR4T TRIUMPH OVER "HYDATIDS."! A grateful Patient gives unsolicited and valuable testimony to the efficacy of this preafc Herb&i f>m«Hv. Read oarefully and investigate for yourself. 29 Paokingtton tt., St. kild», Mr S A Palmer, Vitadatio Institute, Bourke «t. Sir,—As I consider Webbers' Ureat Herbal Remedy, " Vitadatio," has been the sold means of saving my life I think the least I can do it to hand you this testimonial, to that j others ■offering the Bame as myself may know ' that there is a certain reliable care for them i in '• Webber's Vitadatio," if it is only given a fair trial. The smple facts of mv case are as follows:—For the past 10 years I have been under thetrraftnentofdootcrs in Fitirov and S*. Hilda, as Well ac some of the bent in Collins street. Some were of opinion that I was suffering from consumption, whilst others stated it was pleurisy. At any rate they could give me,.no relief, let »!one euro me. You can easily imagine that I had little hops of ever being cured. Bat cne d»y I noticed n» advertised cure by "Webber'* Vitadatio," and the symptoms of the patient being'somewhat similar to my nwn, I thought | I would give it a trial, with the result 'that! much taking only two large bottleu, I felt after better, and continued the medicine, By the time I had taken eight bottles I was wonderfully reoovered, but one day took very ill, and vomited up ft lot of slimy matter, which was afterwards examined by I the doctor, and pronounced to be Hydatids. I f confcinned to vomit th«ee "Hydatidfc" for i some time, but at last it died away This caturaUy left me weak, but I continued with the "Vitadatio," and gradually my strength returned, uoti? to-day I can honestly stats I have never felt better in the who'e of my life. I consider "Webber's Vitadatio'' a miracle-worker. I am well-known in Fitiroy, v and there are mat.y others just es much aHtnnished at my cure as I am. I shall be pleased to speak to anyone and give them my own experience of the worth of " Webber's Vitada'io." You »re at perftob liberty to make what uoe you lik<> of this testimonial. I may add I nm new able to do all my own household wotk ; a thing I have been unable to do for years.—Yours very gratefully, Mrs) CARRIE HOCKING Witness—G E Hichardsou, 19/9/99 VITAUAfIo IS a TKUi-Y V^ ON"L)ER FUL MKI'ICINB. Vitadatio B*>fd ev^tywhfrp. St 6d and 3s 6d He»d Office for NZ-39 Mapne^s Street, Wellington. Aek your Chemist or Grocer for t.



FARMERS, T~\o NOT RUN THE RISK OF LO>IMG YOUB GRAIN BY NOIv'.WESTERS Id the attempt to harvest it with an bid Binder— BUT COME AND BUY A NEW MeCORMICJK, / It will pay you in the long run if yoa take iuto consideration ihe cost of repair* and the delay that is caused by an old machine. We have only a FEW McOORMICKS LEFT, ao would advise- you to order early so as to secure one of the MONAROHS of THE HARVEST FIELD. MACHINE OIL, AND DONAGHY'S TWINE IN STOCK, MOBROW, BAir: SETT & CO., ASH BURTON. M. PRIEST, Manage ~~~OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (L to of Louden), VISITS Ashburtoa and sat rounding Dis tricts every four months—viz, March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELIAN OWEN aft his Mmio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aehbarton, or at Commercial Hotel' aOW IS IT the A icons'S can nii no cheap ? Easy, when you know that their rent is less tbaa one«tbird it would be in East Street, and that they do most of the work themselves. If you want a oice Suit for yourself or your boys, or Boots o Shoes for wife or daughter, come to RobibV Alcokn's, Havelook Street, where you wil get them good as well as cheap.



Bicycle Harvest. LANDELLS & SON, ENGINEERS & BICYCLE MAKERS BOnKKTT STEIET, t .Next thk Club. TO the Farmers and oeneral Pablio of Ash bur ton,—We beg to stats that we have reaped a harvest in Bicycles, hkvir just landed a big consignment) of first-class jiggers at £14 10s. We are the oldest] bicycle firm in Ashburton and intend to uphold our reputation. Agents for White Flyers, Budge. Whit*. worth, Waverleya, Cyclops, The Parrot, eta Repairs by experts. All work guaran eed For Children's Hacking Cough t»ke Woods' Great Peppermint Cure—ls to mi 3s 6d