The Ashburton Guardian.

Voh xxt. no. 5070 '

Asbbuhton : TlmrsJay 3 March. 23, 1900.

; , price : One Feitiij



Shipping:. Si7\", SWILL A.ND ALBION FOR LONDON. ."> V 1;30y.1L MAIL STEA f:;'i';:">f-V^ -^ MISRS, wichsaperloi & - &SCORI![Q;3<3 rtton forallohssei "'* of passensero, calling al Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply mouth. Vessel Ton Commander From Date. Tomb .» .4748 Kempson... Wel't'o Marchl GothJo — April 26 CARGO STEAMERS. ~~~ Pakeha 4531 Prosper IWeli'tonFeb ~~ Karamsa 6500 Barton (Weii'ton Mar 8 Rangitira 4046 Nieoll j Mar 29 E. W. HANMER, ,^__ Agent, Js^T NSW ZEALAND r,V"'.: r SIHI pp i» © oo.'s LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMKRS, FOR LONDON, WMoate Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Beets Accommodation for all olasses of Passengers at Lowest Rate:*. J Fort of Steamers. Pons. Dcp^rta©. Dat-e, Waimato 5510 Wellington March 22 Wakatane 6100 — April 19 Wakanui 5706 — May 17 Bakaia 5628 — J"na 14 Tokoa 4750 — j lo follow ifor farthsr particulars apply Do FBIBDLAN3SJEER EROS., Led. Ageaba, Aabbartioa a USfo¥"I3TEAMBmF~ddMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS? AII FFXMLIfTTELTON AS UJSUBR: For Wcsbport; and Groymou th—Weekly, Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thare day and Saturdays NOTE~For extra Bailings see advertise monfc in Christchurch papera Danodin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelaon and Picton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; eference should thercfoire be made to Ohrktofaurch daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Aehburton IB^NOT SSTBraENSON~ (oucooa3or to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, ]?uraiture, etc, EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Bales of Stock,' Re usohold Farm are, etc, as per arrangement* in any part the county. Advances made en Goodia placed in mj caads for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through tho week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Aoeivt: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay raents from &JO*"* per month. HBNBY STEPELENSON, AUCTIONEER THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " ! " The Bamblerr HAVING sold oat of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have jnsc opened tip a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RAOER3,, & ROADSTERS n all sJzoa and all fitted with the eve?' astin g G & J detachable Tyre. "XAE2 JU/LAIEtJUEIK.' ALL. A-SSD INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Eaay, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongeob on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES •. D. THOMAS. MONEY' TO LEUD PBIVaTELY. tancred street, Next Gas^Compant'sjOffioe TffiO NEY ~O LEND to] fr Jgs AND UPWARD', • k Upon any Security. TRADE "BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments can be arranged. All Business Strictly Confidential, DAVID ZANDER. COMMISSION & FINANCE At&ENT. A ENT FOR—Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton Hbß Tnaurance Office, " For thb Blood is the Life "~ CLARKE'S WORLD-FAMED BLOOD MIXTURE is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eo zema, Skin and Blood Diseases, and Sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Thous ands of testimonials. Sold in bottles, 2i 9d, and lls each, by Chemists and Paten. Medicine Vendors everywhere. Sole Pro prietors, The Lincoln anp Midland Ooun. jibs Beug Co, Lincoln, Euglnnd.



T i NOTICE OFJ REMOVAL K3 MESSRS MITCHELL & TURNER HOPEJ TO; BE i:n occupation ■ JOF THEIR NEW PREMISES SATURDAY, MARCH 10. "**-*- SHOOTING SE ASON. 190 C HARDLEY BROS, PLUMBERS AND IRONMONGERS, EAST STKEET. TTAVE TO HAND THEIR &T)OK OF GUNS AMD AMMUNITION Direct from the Manufacturers. C ME AND SEE OUR SIOOK OF CARTRIDGES. Now Club, Eley (blue), Pegamoid Shulfc'z, Kynock's Lake Ell^mera (smokelcts) \New Rival, Ftc POWDSR AND SHOT of all e'z;s and qwliiy. GONS afc Prices to suit everybody, en him or lime payments. Breech loading Guns from 50. SUNS REPAIRED at reasonable prices, and all work guaranteed. Good Stock Always on . Hand of PUMPS, TANKS, lUTH*, Etc. IMC -«^:Mg::J^iiCTW^-^m''W^'lWii«mWrißrW^ VMWBBI ■ ■■ml'l'M .DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER,, LAND, INSURANCE k ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL & GRAIN BROKEB, ASHBU R T 0 N. L^ans Negotia'ed Weekly Sales of Live Stock —Tinwald and Ashburton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skina, Fata, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought ana Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Farnltttre Sales held on Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT lOR- Matgon and Co., Chriatchurch Booth, McDonald and Co., Chrlslcbcrch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and Lancashire r>lnsarance Company Graham's Font Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson aad Co., Danedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures Vacuum Oil Co.'s Agricultural Oils RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS H iRDY & CO., Merchants, Rakda, to act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in tint District, and in con junction with them it will ba my endeavour to make the RAKAII SALE A SUCCESS. DIVID THOMAP, Ashbarton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON, J HAVE STILL SOME BLOCKS OF THE LAGMHOR LAND FOR iSALE, Either for Residential Purposes or ii Farming Blocks, THE BEST AND CHEAPEST LAND AT PRESENT IN THE MARKjBT, ALSO,— Splendid Farm Methven, 150U acres, thoroughly improved. ALSO, ---1000 Acres Prime Land, Lyndhureb. ALSO,— Very complete Subnrban Proparty, containing 87 Acres, Graham's Road. ALSO, ---1450 Acres, Mayfield, thoroughly improved"' D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



™ prll Bros. Nicolt It rot he ?s, H. F. Ficon..) (L. A. Nicoix. AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, RHAREBROKERg, VALUATORS, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERA AGENTS, CENTRAL AOCTION RO f)MB EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, & PRODUCE, in oar Rooms every SATURDAY, commencing at 12 30 p m. CLEARING SALES conducted in any part of the. district at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed in our hands for absolute eale. FRUIT.—We receive regular consign ments from Auckland, Sydney, and the and*. NEW SEEDS always in stock, Including Clovers, Ryeg'rass, Rape, and Turnip Seed. 3RAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. We shall be p'ea?cd to recaive eamp'es rot» farme a who have parcels for ispoaal. Station B'joks kept and audited We have various eums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000. to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4| And 5 per cent # Farms, House Properties, and Building I Rsctioa v for Sale. Parbiculareon application. We ir.vite those wishing to dinpoee of their properties to cornmunicata with us SKIN TS & PELTS.—"We ara buyers at h:ghest market rates, as agents for Messrs Mugtitroyd Bros, Woolecourers and Fell mongers, Christchuroh WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF AND lAMBS > AT BIGHKoT MARKET RATES. nicoliTbros., East Street, AahVinrton. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. ' TjiARMERS wishing to consign Sheep oh their own account can book apace at any time to suit tneir own convenience by com municating with ua, ,NICOLL BROS., ( DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. rgIHE OHRI3TOHUROH MBAjD CO ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared lop Wheat, Turnips, Rape, aad aay other crop, and to sail) any description of soil. 3RBATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. , BATISFAOTIONOIVEN EVERYWHERE j Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this a celebrated fertiliser. Price on appiication, c Allowance made for quantities, j Letters will receive promp^ attention. c NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS ===LEGAL. "~ I BEG io announce thafa I HAVE COMMENCED THB PRACTICE 0 MY PROFESSION ab Victoria Chambers, Burnett Street, Ashburton. jj Trust and other moneys to lend. G, MA.RRIOTT WATS OK, Solicitor, j - THINGS - WORTH KNOWING- ' mHAT Yoa can SAVE MONEY if you 1 a Buy your Boots from NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF BOOT 3 AND SHOES, East Street, Aahburton.j BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made to Measure Ease and Comfort Studied, Skill and Judgment beingjexerciaed of^the ! \ Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Materials] CHARGES MODERATE. , Bring Your Repairs *o — * NICHOLAS & PIGKFOiD Lato McDonald & MoDiarmid. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOOIEIi'. rfIHE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY X ON DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Monthß 4£ per cent, Full particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, * Managar. Office : Tanored Streeb _ MRS JOHNSTON \ rfiEACHER of the' Pianoforte and i i Singiag. t Havolock Street,



Harvest Supplies V¥^K HAVE JUST LANDED ex Paparoa, Rikaia, and Aotea, NEW SUPPLIES OF english earthenware, glass And china. Every line tip tt date, and at 10w93t Cash cj| Jtafeions.. English and America FRUIT JARS at lowest prices in Town. . Queensland Pure Dry Cane SUGA.R— 701b Bags 14a. Only dry Sagar should be used toe Preserving. Two" and Three Prong Forks, Binder Whips, Rein Cord, Oil Cane, Reaper Oil, Raw and Boiled Oil, Castor and Cylinder Oil, la any quantity. 51b Boxes Pare Ceylon TEA from 7s 6i each. B I C YcTl E S. In-BICYCLES we can offer the best value In the Colony. We build Machines to order from Genuine B,S.A. parts* We are also Agents for Columblas, Haitfords, aad Lovell Diamonds. ■ Quotations on application. CAESON & Co., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Importers of Bipyoles, Hardware, Glajs and China, Tanckbd Stkket and Akca.de, Ashburtcn^ _ A CURD.] A Branch Office has fc»era opened by the undersigned at Messrs Nicoll Bros., Easb Street, where they will carry on practice as Barristers and Solicitor MAUDE & HABMAN, Solicitors, Christchurch Money to Lend^at LoweutJCurrenb Bates an Freehold Security. No Procuration Fee. MAUDE & HARMAN, Lli-48 Ashburton. E. W. HANMER. NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW „■ .W;-^.,..:. PREMISES.. - HAVING atcjbanged premises with tbe Farmers' Co-operative Association, iave much pleasure in stating that in future [ shall carry on my business at the offices md store lately occupied by the above As relation at the corner of West Street and [lavelook street (the Loan and Mercantile >!d premises. STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. 132 W. ANME BUSINESS CHANGE. T HAVE mnch pleasure in announcing ihat I have purchased the SADDLERY BUSINESS , lately conducted by Mb J« H. Jamieso^t, , And respectfully solicit a continuance of ;he liberal support' accorded to my pre* lecessor. ALL ORDERS promptly~exeouted, and ill.work GUARANTEED. Robert Anderson, BAST STREET, ASHBORTON II 107 GL MEDBINS, THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER. BURNETT STREET, Opposite Arcade ] /"10RDIALLY invitee inspection of tbt KJ following Seasonable Goods, without jeing pressed to buy :— PRESERVING PANS, BRASS AND ENAMELLED. Enamelled Goods, Gardening Tools, Knives, Forks, and Spoons, Ranges and Register Grates Enamelled Mantelpieces A.I. HARVESTING MATERIAL, INCLUDING Hay Forks Hay Rakes Scythes and Handles, Machinery Oils at Low Prices. MASSEY-HARRIB REAPER SECTIONS, English make ; Low Price Agent for the Celebrated | SOYER AND CLEVELAND ' CYCLES. Cash or Terms,



! Put t..ii.-i L'l yoiw "_ pipe 2 and smoke it. You'll find it difficult I to matcSi, even if ~ you sesirch the World - 7 through, - Established 1876. FOR OHRISTM.'S PRESENTS AND NEW Jftk~R GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESEE'jIS GO TO GEORGE JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND ! JISWELLER, Easb Street, Ashburton, THE CHEAPEST^LA.OE IN 10WK OE WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION, INVITED. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. HAKVESTI9OO COBNSA.OKS. A FULL SUPPLY KEPT IN STORES, Ashburton. "bTndbb twip. New best Canterbury Flrx Twine just) arrived. Shareholders are requested to book their requirements immediately, as owing to the great scarcity of Flax, this Twine will be almost unprocurable later at our present selling price. OILX— We have all kinds of Machine Oils in bulk, which we retail out ab lowest possible rates. Please call and inspect our Stook before ordering elsewhere THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited. * 11 115 T. F. GIBBON, Manager J. V. DE BEER, JEWELLER & WATQHMA.KBRr rpHE LATEST NOVELTIES just to .1, hand in all classes of Watche« «Sc Jewellery, ROTHSifAM'S EfigUSH LtVER WATCHES IN THE FOLLOWING GEADES :— Gold Kty'esa Hunting Gold Keyless Open Face Silver Keyless Half Hunting Silver Keyless Hunting Silver Key wind Fusee Hunting Silver Keywind Going Barrel Hunt ing Silver Keyless Open Faca Silver Keywiiad Fuaee Open Face Silver Keywind Going Barrel Open Face Also, A FULL STOCK'op ROTHERHAM'S LADIES' COLO WATCHES, SPECIALLY MADE TO MY ORDER. SIX DOZEN ENGLISH KEYLESS OPEN) FACE NIOKEL LEVER WATCHES, Compensation balance, full jewelled, two years' Guarantee, STs 6d EACH. S7S 6d Aleo, a Full Stock of all other classes of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Watches. WATERBURYS ab four prices— 14s 64, 19s 6d,"!208, 22s 6d. J. V. DE BEEE, :(Late S. Salek) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON "ME DONOES, HAVELOCK STREET, rpEACHEK of Violin, Mandolin, and X Harmony, Terms on application. 1175 Established 1880 Telephone 69 BAKER BROS., CIURNISHIKG TfNDERTAKERS E URNISHIKG U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Lates Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, ab most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanni Road and Cass Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. EEMOVAL NOTICE E. J. GUY. SADDLER, WISHES to notify to to his Customers that he has REMOVED back to his new Premises on the old site, Burnett Street, Large Stock of SADDLERY, HARNESS, WHIPS, &c, on hand. Inspection invited. All orders left with me will bo promptly executed, '



CQMMEEOI4L. ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. . United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Christchurch, March 21 The entries ab Addington to-lay were 500 1 fat Bheep, 2000 fat lambs, 9000 store sheep, 344 cattle, 573 pigs. Cattle—There wove 209 head of fafc cattle yarded, mostly light weight steers and heifers, and a dragging sala resulted in a drop of 10a to 12a per head, prices beiDg—Prime ■ beef 16s to 18s, and other down to 12s 6c! per . 10Q:bs. Prime bullocks ruled at £7 10s to £8 15s, ordinary steers £5 12s 6d to £7, heifers £4 12a 6d to £6 7s 6d, cows £3 10s to £5 15a* There was no demand for store cattle 6hebp,—The fat sheep were mostly good freezers, with a large proportion of prime butchers' ewes. There was only a fair demand for freezers, owing to the scarcity of frozen mutton freight. Butchers' ewes were in over supply, and a drop of Is to Is 6d per head resulted, while many were wi*ih drawn' Extra heavy wethers sold up to 17s 9d, prime freezers 163 to 17s Id, mediums worth 14a 6d to 15 i 9d, unfinished wethers dawn to 12a 3d, prime owes 12> 6d 6o 13s 6d, medium sorts 10s to 11a 6J, and a god down to 8a 3d. The quality of the fat lambs was not so good, but the freezers met a fairly good sale at lls 6ii to 14s, inferior down to lOi 3d. Store sheep were very mixed and there was a poor de mand, owing to the scarcity of feed from continued dry weather. A good many were passed. A line of 800 wethers from the north brought 9i Bd, other Canterbury lots 10s Id, 12s Id, 123 3d, to 133 10d for very forward good young ewea, lls Id, lls 10d, 12s to 13s 10i ; for forward lambs 9> 6d to 10a 2d, for o'hsrs. 5) Id to 5i 10J. Figs—-There was no change iv pigs. Neuralgia, Biliousness. i When the nerves are weak there is no telling what may happen. You are tired all the time, depressed, restless, and suffer greatly with headache, back ache, neuralgia, and general discom , fort. But there is a cure, as Mr. J. Elliott, of West Perth, W. A., well knows. He sends us his portrait, and says ? "For many years I suffered greatly with neuralgia in my head and also ■witli bilious ness. I had tried many kinds of medicines but without help. I then tried AWS SwsaparHa Two bottles made such a difference in my feel ings that I was greatly surprised. My general health improved at once, my nerves were stronger, my headache disappeared, and my severe attacks of biliousness were cured." Constipation alone will often cause biliousness, neuralgia, and.sick head ache. Ayer's Pills are a safe and sure cure for all liver troubles. And they ; cure dyspepsia also. Pnnarcd by Dr. J. C, Ayer & Co.. Lowell, Mass., U.S.A. tmm,*wmiiM mi lijiimijiirniMWiM^^ WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large supply of Summer Boots and Shoes, suitable for the Holidays' They are all of the best) brands and makers, and nevei equalled in Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker in the town, thus gives 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 used and work manship, ab The Hall, East Street, Ash burton* A OAIID MRS A /H /^ LA RIDGE A. Vy. Ularidqe TEACHER CF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN ano SINGING COX STREET, ASfiBURTON. Term? on Application, MISS M. RICHAKDSON, mEACHEE OF PIANO. Apply Belt Road, Allenton, Terms on application. First term commences on Ist Fetraary. 1 8b H. Undriix  [v. ohdriix \ 1 H. UJSDEIIjL AIND CO., ! TJIURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Jj urnishing undertakers. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Poushed Cofßns a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath* n Stock. —"" Private Address, Peter Street, direotly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, Easb Belt). 3 Smoke New Venus



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BEAD WHAT MR PRITCHARD SAYS:- CURED of a •• RUNNING SORE" * Oa the Leg by "VITADATIO, 11 THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY, m TRULY WONDERFUL RESULTS. 98, Weat-terrace, Adelaide. S,A., 4th Dec, 1899. MR S. A. PALMER, Dear Sir- Nino years ago I had an attack of "typhoid fever"; thia left mo with a " running sore" on my left leg, which caused me great pain, to much so that i could only average about "three months' work in a year." The doctors I consulted could not do me any good, so I had to suffer. Abcus four years ago my sufferings were further aggravated by an accident, through a stone falling on the same leg, causing ir.e intense piin. I sought relief in various advertised remedies, but without receiving, any benefib from them. Hearing about " Webber'* Vitadatio" I decided to give ib"atri»l." After taking four bottles I am thankful to say that the "inflammation and running sore have disappeared." I suffer no pain, and am able to do my woik as uaual. You are at liberty to maka what use you like of this testimonial, just hopitg it may benefit somo poor sufferer. I am, yours gratefully, LEONARD PRITCEU3D. Witnessed by P. JOHNSON, "Water Works," Kent, Town, 4/12/99. - Vitadatio, 5s 61 and 3s 6ii Indian Oil of Cream, 2s 6d. HEAD DEPOT for New Zaaland— _ 39, Manners Street, Wellington^ S. A. PALMER, Sole A gen i) f6t~A.VLi.ul*' lasia, India, Ceylon, and Japan. Sole Proprietor wsd \?anufaelurer, W. WEBBER L&UNOifiSION, TASMANIA. THE LEADING Watcliimialier, &;!?Jcwel Jcr, EAST STRKJET, HSS tow on hand tho finest stock of . JKWELLBRY, WATCLIK3. &c., in Athburton, inc'uding a fresh consignment of Koi tier «*/»,■ Watolaes* Direct from the Manufacturers, A spsoi.vl lino of LAI'IKS" SILVER WATCH KS at £2, guarir.trf d tno \pnr--. Also my now funous JCICKKJ^ \,h VKR WATCH KS at 27s 61 and 30a Ch-aj.pr Lines ia NICKEL WATCHES from l-1s 6i. ALL my NICKEL WATOHKS are GUARAN TEED for ONE YEAP. I have now in Stook a very Jfiae selected* tUßg:aSje««»ei»t nnd |Jl-acile« v Gvin £tttigr#, From 10j upwards to £15 ; also the VERY LAIEST DESLGiSS in GOLD BROOCHES from 7s 6d, each cased. SPECTACLES fitted accurately. Satis^ faction guaranteed. Repaira executed promptly and in beet style. WEDDING RINGS AND KEEPERS cf my own manufacture, stocked in all sizes and Btylcei A Special Room for choosing if de 1- FRANK CURTIS, : THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER TO ARMERS, CONTRACTORS & OTHERS A. SIMPSON, (LATE OF REID AND GRAY'S.) BEGS to announce to the inhibitanis of Ashburton and surroanding dis tricts that helms commode d bosineps as a SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITH and hopes by good Woiktnanahip ari«J : Moderate Charges to merit a share ot public patronage. All kinds of Implements made and repaired. Horses shod in the latest approved style. Corns and other diseases of the feet cured. A firsl-s'ass Wheelwrigh" kep. on ihe Premises, tote the address, — WAKAKUi R >AD, Nearly opposite the Ccu'ral Hotel. 3 32 CHEAP MONEY i CHEAP MONEY CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS JF £100 T0 £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, ' ' AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At 4£ per cent. Terms of repayment of the mosb character, winch can be ascertaine enquiry. UIOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND " FULL INFORMATION i Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, overnment Insurance Commissioner, /"""10ME and see thepriceßat Mrs Aloorn's V^ Great Summer Sale. Dress Muslins from 6d a yard. Summer Dresses, Milinery, Ribbona, Flowers, Laces, Jackets, Caps^ Underclothing, Pinafores, A prone, Stamped Needlework, etc., all reduced during tha a'e. YITAN TED KNO WN—That our old pro- VV mises will be closed on and after Patubday, March 10. Castomers will find us in New Shop, BuruettStreet.—MlTCHßil.