The Boers' Last Stand .

Referring to thn f«cb that the Boers have been gathering large supplies of food and ammunition at Lydenbarg, the Delacojs. Bay corresj ondent of the Times offflatal writoß ns follows:

Have the colonists of Natal ever heard of thn ( hrigstadt. "ViUley ? Do onr great men from Aldershot know any thing of Abel Prnsmus, of I \d< nbura 1 Erasmui, wealthy and influential, is * Brer if B ;ers, a pitrjtiroh of the Transvaal fine? Capo Colony the best 80, r fami'ies as well as the blackveldt doppers, he is «s great m, if not greater than, Paul Kruger himself, The Pre sident is a hypocritical myth. Abel BfoEOIU3 is a solid einnrr, and rules the Otmgstadfc district with an iron hand, beintj dreaded by the natives. When hard pressed by large impis, the Boera retreated to Chrigs'adt Valley. That position is impregnable, if defended, being a series of volcanic fortifications, interminable kopjes extending; for miles. Inside these natural protections is a beautiful and fertile valley, about seventy-five miles square, protected on the east by Drakemberg, on the north and west by the broad Oli phant'a river, with forts OH phant and Weber. From the south the valley narrows down to Lyden burg, the only gate. Home 2000 Boers, with artillery, could there defy 200,000 British troops for an indefinite period, No men, in thnj r thousands, could ever climb those pigmies and giant ridges, or pass the moltitudinons death-traps of bou'd- r-built kopjes intersected with donras. The force inside the valley, so Io nT RS ammuni tion and food last, ar 0 gn f e . To this wondprful stronghold the Boera are going to retreat, as jmrs a(?0 w hen ansuccessfal in raiV| D g_ They will fight inside the Tr ftnß ' V9 al yard bf yard, so long ss prov; 8 ; ona j ftgti A |, e i Erasmus is making every pre p ara t; O n by commandeering all natives able to work throughout his enormous district;. With the assistance of engineers he will now complete the ready-made lorti6catione, the upheaval with which nature has endowed the Boers' caus*\ The key of the position is Kom*ti Poorti So soon as that ptace is in our ban dp, we can put a stop to the Bhip loads of provisions and ammunition about to arrive.'

The Shah and His Wives.

The Shah is now on his way to Europe for his forthcoming visit to England, and other onnfcries. and ib is stated tha*- he ia bringing with him his favourite wife, a beautiful Circaa isu>. fair as a pic'nrp, who will accompany h'm thr ushiufc his travels. The htfi Shah took wivna with as far as Mr scow in his second European tour, but from that city h^ sent seven cf them homP, and rn'y retained his favoriu» t who followed him all over Kurope c^ad In male afctire. This wag ltepfc a secret at the timp. and neither Press nor public had ary inkling of the f»ot But on th« rrctientrce&'-ion ifc is a-i open secret that W Hzz^.fer'EcSclin's favorite wife will rfpsat tha experiment, and the public wil' havp an opportunity of seeing the fair Circac^ian as rhe follows in the Bhah's tra;.n cad in her raagculine dreap.

When Our Foys Come Home

The following lines were written by Captain John Hay, now Secretary of Sti'.e in President McKinley'd Cabinet. Ab they are applica'lo to " C*ur Own "B<ji," they are infereminL\ and. perhaps som* of cur heal musicians could let thesa to muj-ic :—

Thnre's h happy tims coming, When the br.ys come home. Thpre'ri a gloriovß dsy coming, When the boys come honn\ We will end the dreadful story Of this trra-on dask and gory In n RGnbarst of glory. When the b< ys come hi ma. The day will seem 1 Tighter Whni the b< yd come home, For our hearts W'U be lighter SVh»n ;ha boys come Ik me. Wiveß and sweethearts will press their. In their arms and careES them, And pray (7od to bless them, When the boys como home. The thinned ranks will be proudest When the boys come home, And their cheer will ring the loudest When the boys come home. The full rai ka will be shattered, And the bright arms will be battered, And the battle standards tattered, When the boys come home. Thsir bayonets may be rusty, When the boys come home, And iheiie uniforms dusty, When the boys coma home ; Bub all shall see the traces Of battle's royal graces la the brown and bearded faces, When the boys come home.

Our love shall go to meet thtm^ When the boys ccme home ; To blees them and to greet tht m t When the boys como home ; And the fame of their endeavour Time and change shall not dissever From the nation's heart forever, (^■t^^tJS&dn tha boys come home.

Married by Her Counsel.

A striking s rquel to a trial at the Central Criminal Court, London, lately was bffarded by the marriage of the accused, a Mis 3 Emma Busch, at tho Upper Holloway Baptist Ohnpel. The charge was one of infanticide, and the prisoner \?as acquitted by direction of the Judge. The minister who officiated at the cereoaony, the Rev s 6. Hay Morgan, was the accused's leading counsel on her trial ', the gentleman who gave her away was Mr Byrne, her solicitor ; and Mr G» Russell Beardmore, another of her counsel on her trialj was one of the witnesses,

THE ASHBUHTOtf ©tJARDfAN t THUBf DAY, JULY 6, ISOO

Printed and published by AI.FBED Jokn Tyrrscll-Baxteb, for the Proprietor*, RoßSfti Bbll and Henry Adam Maokai, at) their Printing Office, Burnett Street,. Ashburton, THURSDAY, July 5,1900.



BENJAMIN GUM—For Coughs and (Jolds A CONVINCING STATEMENT Thfi Manager. Loasby's " Wahoo " Manu facturing Company, Ltd Chmtchmch, May 16, 1899 Dear Sir,—l have much pleasme in testify ing to the value of yoar hot jimin Gum. had been much troubled with a very serious congh, which I was unable to get rid of, when I was advised by a friend to try Benj*rnin Gum. I did bo, wiih ths reauit that my cough ha,a completely gone, bl° though iho eightotn-pbnny bottle ia nob yet used up. It is impossible to over-estimate the v&lue of this medium —Yours faithfully, A Lawrence Gee NO SOONER does an article of genuine merit meet with popular favour and approval than up springs a multitude of Bpurioua imitations, "Pitfalls" aeb to catch the unwary. HojjdaiLanka Tba must be on packet and box to ensure the Genuine, Unadulterated article ; sold by Maintereated grocers eve where



'PLANTEKOA,'| The Most Powerful Botanic Remedy for all Diseases of the Blood, IS a thoroughly Scientific Preparation www 70 at »wn composed of the most active' "*"■ fiALAJNI> principles of Roots, Barks, and fruits r <vr k a w k <vn pertaining to tne Vegetable Kingdom and OOJNIIJNU-&IS1M recognised by the Leading Medical Authorities everywhere. ARE d<? ing fcheir duty  l y, , ¥ ' There is no Remedy that has made such i*- and everyone In this fair landl are rapid prides in J short a time as J-1^ inTwhUa^v X. SriJ ?2S PIaSTEKOA. W) Us introduction in manfully ' brftving all d / nger% an d fighting the Colony the eala has been remarkable. the En ,p ire . B batfclee, it behove* US to ftlso Tha reason of this is not far to eeek. It do oar <} ut y here jj y attending to our farm e*n be sun m^d up iv two words-IV and buaine s. Farmer! are always in want ..URKS. t . of We can produce Testimxnials from well kn3\vn and n spected Vi izens who DRILLS, have bean cared by one or Iwo Bottles of BINDERS, Piahtekoa after spending pounds on PLOUGH other vo call«d Remedies. SHARES, We do not know of a single individual OIL, who has used Piantjskoa bat who has SI EEL derived benefit therefrom. HORSE PLANTEKOA i« the most powerful COLLARS, Blood Purifier and Tonic known. CORNORUSHERS, "LITTLE WONDERS," Etc. Ask for Copy of Testimonials, Obtainable from all Cnemista and —— Up-to-date Storekeepers. —*- I These things we c*n supply you with, at A „__,,. I prices to suits all. Give us ft oall before AGBNT3 ' j going elsewhere, 4ustral Botanic Coy., SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. MOREOW, BASSETT & 00., ~~~ m , , ABHBURTON, "There's Healing in lta Touch' PLANTEKOA ('INTMBKX. uwws-i vm-+*»W hu—Mm—awiMWW—wii ■■■i|i"i iii—im ■■MM»iiwnM«mrwmwMTriir»r«-imM"-*~*"; *'''*"'™*'*ii PROCLAMATION OF PEACE J THERE is nothing more conducive to peace than to give the Ladies Goods at Bargain Prices. Then to the thrifty and wise who want to save money, go at once and make your purchases from GEORGE DUNCAN & Co., " THE PEOPLE'S DRAPEBS," TANORED STREET, ASBBURTON, OPPOSITE AROADE. JUST A RElVED—Special Shipment of job lines in Faced Melton*i mhl Serge Dress Materials, 42 inches wide, fashionable colors. Now note the pnoe-43 lid the full Drees, better qualities at 6=) 91 »«d 8s lid «nll Dresa, worth double ; come and see Job prices to clear Ladies' Capes and Jackets from 5s 9d upwards ; prices will astonish , you Ladies' Fur Necklets (special purchase) from 2s 6d to 63 6i Women's Blaok Cashmere Ribbed Hose, Beamless feeb, Is pair White Muslin Apron (Embroidery trimmed) Is and 1b 3d, going quickly Ladies' Black Cashmere Gloves 6d pair ; Lawn Handkerchiefs Is 6d dczen NOTlCES—Georgre X>n«ioaii &> CTo, have gob the reputation for Selling Colonial White BLANKBTS Cheaper than any firm in Canterbury. Proof is the prices—Single Bads 13s lid pair, Double Beds 19s lid pair ; please note, cannot be replaced under 4a to 6s more per pair when our present stock is Bold out SHOWING EXTRAORDINARY GOOD VALUE IN THE FOLLOWING LINES, viz.— Colonial Flannels from lC}d, FlanneleHea from 2f d. We are the isotod house for these Goods 2 Yards Wide Fine Grey T>vill Sheetinga from lO|d Unbleached Linen Tabling 11 Jd j Ait Muslins, in greab variety, from 2*d yard Cretonnes 3f i ; White and Grey Calicoes from 2d yard ; Roller Towelling 3|d SPECIAL NOTICE FOR DRESSMAKERS-Slafce Linings from 3|d, Al value White and Grey Turkish Towels from 4|J, Toilet Covers from B|d, Antimacceesare Ladies' Corsets from 2a 6d, Ladies' "hard wear" Umbrellas from 2s lid Exceptional good value in Bush and Bed Rugs from 6s 6d White Katin and Honeycomb Quilts from 4i 6d, Tapestry Qailts from Ss 6d Direct shipment of Nottingham Lacs Curtains from U 6id, lovely patterns, and at 30b prices ; Reversible Cretonne Curtains 5s 6d pdr MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING—Note Prices Onehunga Tweed Trousers 7s 6d, New Sac Snitß 32s 61, Boys' Knicker Suits 13s 6i Men's Donun Overalls 3* lid, Mole Trousers 5j lid, Persian Cord Trousers 6s 6 i Men's Brown Cotton Drawers Id HI, Men's Merino do. 2s 6J, Limbawool do, special job line, 2s 9d, Colonial (Kaiapoi make) 3^ 6d upwards F.incy Cotton Shims, Cola, le lid ; Leather do, 2s bi upwarda ; Union do, 2* lid up» i wards ; Flannel Uudera 3s fid upward? ; Rjuapoi Plaiding Drawers 5^ 61 I Men's Mufflers from Is ; Snmaon B-acea. Boyfi' 6d, Men's Is 1 Men's Wool Kiitted Socks, double heel?, lljl pair ; Men's Handkerchiefs 4&i upwards



NOTICE TO FARMERS. ake CASH BUYERS <> f PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY Please take your Samples to the Mill We can supply Oornaacks at coat price. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) J. B, HOBART, Manager 17th Marah, 1900. GOOD NEWS FROM THt FRONT. iiruger learns that the British, mean to get Justiee^for' r'all in South. Africa. WE HOPE the People of Aehburton have learned|that we give Jaßtice to our Customers in all our numerous lines. We have just landed, per the s s "' Whakatane," the finest assortment o Brass and Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town. Latest styles and designs. Direct from the Manufacturers in Birmingham. Oall early and see for yourselves. About 100 Bedsteads to choose from ; all sizes; all prices. EEDDING of all kinds kept in stock and made on the premises. We hive also just received a choice shipment, per the s s Kangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, UTRECHT VELVETS, ORETTQNES, Etc , for Furniture, And having secured the services of a First-class Upholsterer (late o? Mel bourne), we are prepared to make New and Repair Old FURNITURE in up*to date styles, at lowest prices, on shortest notice. Linoleums, Oilcloths, Rugs, Mats, Matting, Carpets, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, per ss" lonic.' At the request of riumerons Customers, we have imported a choice assort ment of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have just opened up in splendid order, Osill and inspect them. For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed acd unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocke before buying else wl ere, Pictures framed in latest styles. Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to choose from. '■ Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Folding Chairs, Camp Stools and Wicker Chairs, Bamboo Tables, and Flower Stands with fancy stand and hanging pots, also a few Bamboo Overmantles. Bamboo Cornice Poles, al' sizes and prices Buchesse Tables and Chests, Washstands and Wardrobes, kept in stock and made to order in any design. Perambulators, Go-Carts, Children's Chairs of all kinds, at various prices. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, opposite Abcadb.



- i 8.000 IN USE IN THIS COLONY t ' ' tomt l I l+l ■ , (pyWtDJN^ [j l |tf .. ■.„■;, I, fJ! , _. -J t | "' THEY BURN LIGNIfE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 2ft 6i NO SETTING "REQUIKED. With Stove Fipe can be worked oat in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS, With C»«t Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tin-lined inside REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. Higb or low pressure boilers Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or frotn the maker H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., SOUTHEND FOUNDRY. Princkb Street, DUNBDIN.



New M?m Insurance Company. BSTABLIS h"¥d°* 1 -. 18 5 9 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. TBBPRIMIBB AND WEALTHIEST OOLOmAh COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— ££00,000. FIRM AND "miklNE RISKS. AXSO,— RISKS ON GMOWiNG CHOPS, . '■■ THRB HING MACHINES, &c> AOOJEFTBD AT LOWEST CURRENT i AT . X W. HA^MSE &GSNT



MEL LOR' 8. ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOKSHOP, TS the Moab &ELIABLK House for GOOD AND CHEAP BODUS, 0 aim is to give you the B»«s value for hmm monby. HONESTY In out Polio We wil' not Guarantee you an arbiolo udlmb we know it will give you every Batfe aobion, One Trial ii all we ask—Our Good* Soil thomsolvoa. vi«.i>» J§ MELLOR, ffANCRED BTRKF ftSHBUKT3N \.*mm*mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmu i i n mi m mi— nnw.m «\tkv«mk



GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. Cartridges Cartridgesf Cartridges. Shot, Caps Wads. BEFORE Buying any of the above Sporting Requisites oall on "THE PEOPLE'S IRON MONGER," who has a splendid selection of Gudb, etc., by all the best known makers. I TO Builders' and those aboub to build I have in Stock a Ohoico Assortment o! Tile 'and other Register Grates, Ranges, Mantelpieces, and all builders Ironmongery ab^Lowesb Prices, TOOLS! TOOLS! TOOLS' I have an immense Stock of C.vrpentera and Meohanios 1 Tools, allot the very best makes, and warranted, at prices which are now rcoogaiaed as the Standard Bedrock Msrdware Pnoes in the ABhburton County. UTREMEMBER THAT MONEY SAVED IS MONEY EARNED & BUY FROM GMT?"nrkT\TO I THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRON • IVXHjJL/J-yllN O, /' MONGER, Burnett Street. Agent for Cleveland ajid Imperial Jtioyer Bicycles,



THE POLYPATHIC MEDICAL! iNsmirrE Nt'Xr VISIT TO^ASHBURfON. FBIDAY AFTESBNOON JOLY 6, 2 o'clock until 8 p no. FATUHD^y, JOLY 7, 9 a.m. until 2 o'clock ONLY. ' tONSULT-iTKN FREE. GHANGft'3 HOTEL, POLYPATBIO, the NKW MfiTHOD OF HEAI IJNG, is the surest and most rapid Syatera, as *~ -&Ps&P^^ lt! cures witll a*>£° Jute certain'y each diseases as ® «L^fe|^|g§kg*gig£& dancer, Epilepsy, and Asthma, incurable andsr the W^^^^^^SBSSk old system, as well as all Chronic und Nervous Complaints of Women aud Men. MORE CURES aBBS^M&ft&Es""" any OTfIER y^tam^^^r^^Smt^k Tl)e wifseßfc» beßfc educated, and most enlightened fll^ffilßn r»*y iPTT F60^16 are dfllly becoming converts to those new /V^^aC^Wn^^^al principles and methods which are .supported bf such f . JM4^g£[l^JMj overwhelming evidence, bOßt&ined by f)he public, \feSSS^HHHIRin w"° "aye had an opportunity of testiog the MBMWTKIi remarkable success of the POLYPATHIC SYS i EM. maanMßH Their wonderful success has spread like wildfire [H|mam|^^HHpß throu 8h an enHghtaned community, and amongst HHtHßW^^^^^^3^f those who had given up all hopes of ever being well again, and they are by hundreds availing themselves mgSBK^BM^SBWm of the POLYPATHIO SYSTEM of treating Chronic lJiiiHß?llßraHlllM'iU. iseases > wlji°h baa proved to be the surest, quickest, WslSwfJl^^fetP' ftnd mr>Bt relirb?e means of Cure ever offered an miJMBTO[MMiMTi sfflicted people When sick, is the time we need the IPllfffi beßt advice *Dd treatment. Therefore we say: t£ P^Pt^^^-gjfcgTfcri*^*:' Inform yourselves, you who are sick, write to the ■^^mimTinriiM P°LYPATH JO INSTITUTE, »nd then accepi proofs inipii l L,,. Ju i" im_-~ of the mydterious skill—more convincing than words - that ie^poßeessed by the Polypathe. They treat all Female Ailments by the Polypathic Method, which does away with all examination and all local treatment- They also desire to impress upon all men who are suffering that they, have the justly celebrated Hindoo Remedy, so well and favourably known in the Old World as tae " Anti-Agnechal Tabloid Method." All desiring to test the system will ha»e ■uch opportunity. If you cannot Visit, WRITE for Question List to Christchurcb, with Stamped Envelope, and you will receive an. immediate reply* Medicine pack d Free from Gbsfcrvalion. Carriage Paid Parcel Post. THOUSANDS CURED ANNUALLY BY LETTER



1900 WINTEE 1900 A SEASONABLE HINT TO THE POBLIC. TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for BLANKET?, TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for best value in FLANNELETTS TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for LADIES' JACKETS, each one a Novelty ; TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for all kinds and sizes of knitted UNDERWEAR TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for DRESS GOODS and DRESS MAKING TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for MENM and BOY'S CLOTH ING of every description, GEAND NEW PREMISES IN BURNETT STREET.



■ SMOKE ONLY ...., NEW" VENUS/! (o). k PEKFECT TOBACCO. " HEALTH 5' COCOA 18 ABSOLUTELY PURE. FREE FROM~ANf"IDULTERATIPN. YOTTB DIGESTIVE OBGANS Require pare fcod. Loar Liver demands consideration in the question of drink. ¥ oar Nervous System requires a strengthening food drink, and you hare this in " HEALTH " COCOA- M |r||| L|) .. | . *A* n r rr ,-' IN PUECH4SING COCOA It is Important that ycu should exercise your own judgment. Tf yoa drink any thing that is offered you, you do yourself » gross in justice. O«coa should be absolutely pure to ensure its full beneficial effect. TRY <*HEALTH" COCOA And you will use it in preference to any other, Six subtantial Seasons why v HEALTH '* Cocoa should be used in preference to any other, Ist.—Because *' HEALTH " COCOA ia absolutely pure, and pure food is essential to perfect health, 9nd, —Because " HEALTH" COCOA fs moat economical in use, more so than other Cocoas on the Market, half a teaspoonful makes a Breakfast Cup of delicious Cocoa, other Cocoas r quire a teaspoonfu!. 3rd.—Because " HEALTH" COCOA is lower in price than other Cocoes, a quarter i ponnd tin costing lOd yields sufficient for 30 cups of delicious Cocoa. 4th,—Because " HEALTH" COCOA agrees with the moat delicate digestion stimulates, and strengthens tha nervous syßtem, and ia the most suitable fooc drink for Invalids, Children, and the robust. • sth.—Because " HEALTH " COCOA ia prepared from the finest Cocoa obtainable and is free from drugs and other injurious mixtures., * 6tb,—Because '* HEALTH " COOOA contains more nourishment than Beef Tea and Meat Extracts, and should be used by everyone who values health. ' Tr a Tin of "HEALTH" CQGOA and You will never regret it % AGENTS FOR ASHBUETQN— SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Makkei House, Ashburton.



I FOR SALE.' I QTERLING BICYCLE, in first-olass run Ikj cinq order; fitted with new Dunlop Road Racing Tyres and the latest: Sterling Roller Chain, and an extra pair of Dunlop Path Racing Tyres, also Handle Bar a. The prettiest machine in town. Apply Mail Offict 4 Cinnamon Care, Wahoo, Koolibah of Benjamin Gum go 2 Askbubtok ' Drto 0).



FOE SALE TOWN PROPERTY. SECTION and Cottage centrally situated in Moore Street, £150 price wanted for Town Section 334, containing f acre, conveniently situated in Moore Street, on which is erected a cottage, etc. Terms Liberal, QD. BULLOCK, Agent,



C'JUXSEL THAT ItJ HP.Iv;fcUL OF ,' WISDOM, use on'y HoncUi-Lank Ooyoa packed and aealed tia und you willf thus ensure v lei P.it" satisfaction (qaalled" ; by no blended tea on she matkeb—Name oo egnry gonuine racket n<\ box |_j IRiSU uRKB iv j;reac variety at t? Fletcher Brop.—'"Vackera 2d and 3 I por packet or 1b 91 or 2b 9i per df zsn ; also Kookets, Roman 'Candle Outherine Whciels, Blue Lights, etc.



\ki ANTED K.noww— That J. Moison VV 'a •/» reosiv^fl a large supply of Sum me;.- Boots aod Shoes, euit&ble for the Holidays. Th ; are ail of the best brands and imkers, »nd neve equalled in Ashburton . J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker in the town, thus gives him superiority mi* facility to know best what to got. Therd fore the pnblio have no need to woudee where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes Discount for cash as usual. Repairs done ab once. Best Sole Leather ueed and work manship, at The Hall, Kanb Street, Aah barton



Established 1876. FOB OHRIBTM,'S .PRESENTS ANJ> HEW JTfIAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESENTS GO TO GEORGE JESBON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashbotton. THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN TOWN OR WATCHES, CLOCKS, AN» JEWELLERY ■ Of Every Description.l JLNSPECTION INVITED. FOR SALE PRIVATELY; I AM now prepared to treat privately for the unsold portion of Mb Isaac Sar i gbnt'« property, comprising :— Lob £!.-~Knox's Farm, containing:246 acre or thereabouts hot 3.—Greenutreet'a Farm, conmma*lso acre* " Lob.4 —North River, Farm, containing 81 acres. ... K. W. HANMEB; . S. H. GRAVES* SHAREBROKER AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD SIREET, CHRISTCHURCH. t , RELIABLE Information on Dttfflw Stocks. ■• CorreepondeLca Invited. Codbh : Bedford McNeiil'e, Uozttng and Neal's, A. B.C. Coie (fourth KdicioD. MR ALBERT ROBERTS* Aehburtoß Representative Telegkaphic Audbess: GRAVES, Chri tohurch. 8 21 LOOK CHEAP "WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. ODTPPT has Trebled daring thft liafc. twelve mon'ubs IT IS USEi) EVERYWHERE. Thia Doal 1b the Beat nnd Cheapetl Skaam \n& Hoaaehold Coai in the market/. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PBICBS TO & T. PARK, MOUNT 8 Ojl E_RJL A OABD. A Branch Office has been opened by the undersigned at Mxssbs Nicoll Bros , But Street, wrhere they will carry on practioo M Barri«ter« and Solicitore. MAUDE & HARM AN, Solicitors, Christchucoh Money to Lend at Lowe»t Current Rate* on Freehold Security. No Procuration Jbee MAUDE & HARMAN, 12 43 Aahbacton. !I HE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSS TBS ONLY BELIABLE SillET FOUSB IN THE WOHtD. TI/TRS UILLEH, of Dunedi» t the Pio feseioQitl Laundrets, says :—U in the beat I have sver uued. Ib makes Shirt Ironing a pleasure. Wise Mothers and Sißtera try ib and save youx strength, temper, and patience, Otioe tried, always used. Sold in Tins at SHEARMAN BROS 8 & JOHN ORB & 00. 6 IS



MUROATR£YD BROS. WOOL BROKERS & FELLMONGERB OfIRISTOHUBCH, AUCKLAND, PATEA, »«».• BEG to inform the FARMERS AND BifJTOHERS of the Aahburton Dis trict) that they have decided to Establish ft ' WOOL & SKIN COLLECTING AGENOY IK ASHBURTON, and in furtherance of this object have ap pointed Mr 0. E. Kendall as Bayer, who will be in constant attendance at the below address, prepared to Purchase for Cash, SHEEP SKIN!?, HIDES, ROUGH PAT, TALLOW, HORSE-HAIR, Eto, At Highest Rateg Current. MUBGATBOYD BROS., NEXT RULE'S BUTCHERS SHOP. Burnett Street, Ashburton.