The Ashburton Guardian.

Voh xxi. no. 5193

Ashbukton ; Eri-'ayj August 17 1900,

peice One Penny

Postage Stamps as Current Coin.

A novel use for postage stamps bag been found in South Africa. Durinsf the time Balawayo was cut off from other portions of Africa, silver became very scarce in that city, and postage stamps were brought into use, the stamp being placed on a small card, on the reverse side of which was printed the following : —*• The Oml Commissioner, Bulawayo,—Please pay in cash to the person producing this card the face value of the stamp affixed thereto, if bresented on or after the Ist August, 1900. This card must be produced for redemption not later than Ist October, 1900 —H. Marshall Hole, Secretary." Three of these cards were received by the last mail, enclosed in a letter to a resident of Hobart (says the Mercury) % and will form an important addition to bis collection, as they bid f air to become raluable,

A JOKE THAT FELL FLAT.

A journalist who was at one time em ployed on the New York '• Tribune " tells an amnsing story of Horace Greeley. Only one compositor, Larkway, could make anything of the editor's scrawls, and he boasted thab he could read Gree ley's copy at three yards with one eye shut. The rest were, of course, jealous, and eager to humble the champion. Some one sent; Greeley two cockerels of a rare breed, which he prized so much that they were kept at the printing effioe. One of these chanced to put his foot on the proof press inking roller, and then walked across a sheet of white paper, A lighning flash of Inspiration struck the foreman, and was communicated to the whole staff except Larehway. Next after noon they were at the office two hoars before the customary time. The " devil" fetched about dozen sheets of Greeley'a usual quarto, and these were spread cloae ly over the floor. The two " roosters " hud made a hearty meal of cockroaches, and were in splendid trim. The bottoms r.f their feet were smeared with ink, and then i hey were set to. Every few min utes they were taken off and inked afresh. At the end of twenty minubes every scrap of paper was covered thick witb fcot prints. Tnen the foreman collected tha sheets, numbered the pages, and headed the whole in Greeley's usual fcrawl; •' The Plain Daly or CoKgress,' with the printing direction, " Brevier—double iead The copy waa'placed on Larkway's case. The excitement of the jokers was intense. At length the victim appeared with his usual cock ure air. '* Sfcill afraid of the old man's stuff ? he said jauntily as he walked to his place. " Cant rastle ib eh ? Had to leave it for old Larkway 1 Well, thata all right ; I like it.'' He took the copy, picked up his "stick, and started ofl to set ! At the end of the second line he began to look a little troubled, laid down bis stick and we thought oar moment o? victory had come hut he only swore a little, knocked the ashes out of his pipe, picked up his stick, and went on. You conld have packed overy one of us in a hat box. The old c»ve dweller worked on, and never looked up again until he got almost at the bottom of the last page. Here he stuck, on a placa where one of therooßtera had slap ped down the edge of his wins;, also laky. Larkway studied over this part for a long time, then he said to the foreman, " Darn it, the besb of us «et hung upon a word once in a while. "What's that down. there ?'*Dont ask n?e, said the foreman. You know I cant read th© stuff. Go down and ask the old man himself." Lark way shuffled out with a long face, his pipe in one band and the copy in the other. He went into hia chief's room, and paid in a low tone, 'Me Greeley I'm stock Me Greeley snatched the sheeb from his hand impatiently, studied it a moment, and then squeaked in his highest voice " Unconstitutional, sir ! Great Jehos haphat ! It seems to me ac if fellows have no brains at all nowadays. Tnoa did the great joke of The roosters fall ignobly flit— JTI Kdinburgh.

Funniosities

There are some words in the fcVeioh lan guage which possess no corresponding rhyme. A young lady asked a poet if he could suggest a word rhyming with cmffe (a lady's head dress). " That Is impossible, madam; there is none. For what belongs to a lady's head haa neither thyme nor reason. 11 Customer: I say, waiter, this «Uak » Cerribiy burned. Waiter : That's true, sir ; I'm only glad it ain'b r.o wuss, There's a gent over there at 'as got one simply broiled to a cinder. Importunate IrishmaD : I s'pose you don't happen to have such a thiDg as an old pait of troueera handy, have yer, sir? Business Man : No, Indeed ;I don'o keep my wardrobe in my counting-houae. Importunate Irishman : Well, if you'll gi 1 me yer jrlvate addresß, I'll make ■© bold at to call in the morning for the old pair ye're gob ov,



SHAW, SAVILL --ND .iLBIuN OOMPaNY, LIMITED, FOIi LONDON. Oj MKR3, with superior ' *"i|iilsw accommodation!o?allclasses o f paaaengera, calling afc Monts Video op Rio, Teneriffe and Ply - month. ___ Vessel Ton Commander From Date. Gothic „ 7730 Kldley Wel't'n Sept 13 lonl »». 4748)Kempson... — ~OARGO STEAMERS Delphjc 8273Sowden Lyttlton June 2 Vvaiwera 6200 Stuart Aotea 6364 Evans E. W. HANMKK. Agents. -.- qfiHE SBflPjffshipping oo.'s LINE ROYAL MAIL STE\MERS FOR LONDON, to Video, (Eeneriffc As Plymoasr. < Probable final Stsamera. Tans. Port. Date. Otarama 3808 Lyttelton \ug 14 Papauui 6372 Wellington Aag 23 Wakatane 8000 — Oatober 4 Wainmte 5510 — I'o follow Wakanui 5706 —  Rakoia 5628 ~ „ Paparoa 7000 • — „ W&ikato 4767 — .. Rimataka 7700 — „ Tekoa 4050 — „ Rangitikei 7700 — „ Raapehu BCOQ — „ Pey fnpbhsr parfaloalara apply ts FRIEDLANDER BKOS., Lsd. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS? SAII IRCMLYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Wenbpott and Greymonth—Weekly Welliagfcou— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays * NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchurch papers Dunedin — 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 should therefore be made to OhHstchnreh daily papers for dates and boar of sailing , For further particulars apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent, ABhburton ~heney"~stbphbnson7~ (oucoessor to Alfred Harrison.) • Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND jOMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Prodaoe, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement in any part of the county. Advoncea made on all gooda placed in my hands for Sale. Segular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold pivately through the week, and at Auction on,BATURDYS. A.GEI7T : iforwloh Onion Fire Insurance Company k Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS oa time pay meats from £2Os per month. HENBY STBPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. Fiank Curtis. Wateliniaiier,, & eTe^veller. WEDDING PRBSKNT3. A VERY Choice variety in Elecbro-plate jt\. and Sterling Silver, including a beau tiful lot of Doulton ware, etc., at prices to Buit the times. INSPECTION INVITED As "usual my stock of Gold Rings and Brooches, Charms, Muff Chains, Watches, etc., is the largest and;|best selected in the district. SPECIAL ROOM; FOR CHOOSING IF REQUIRED. Wedding rings and keepers 18ot, of my own manufacture 1 make a special lino of, and are well worth inspecting being far and away better fiaished than the ordinary article, and costing no more. It will pay you to call and see them. Your old gold, rings, etc, re-made in the same style and ficish at nominal cost. Wedding rings ALTERED IN SIZE WITHOUT OUT. TING WHILE WAITING, BY SPE CI&L MACHINERY. Silver watches from 30a upwards, a fu itook of RotlierA,m.s, Waitliains, etc, always on hand. Spsctaolea specially fitted for reading at night. Spectacle fitting by my system is not guess work, glasses being fitted to suit the tight perfectly is every case. A special room for testing. Glasses from 2s 6d. Test ing frees Repairs as usual, neat, prompt, «nd reason able. Silver charms in great variety from Is rpwards. A. AGER, ARCHITECT. AROADB CHAMBERS, ASHBURTON. Tf you want a NEW HOUSE, or Altera tions, or Newest Stylo of Decorations,^ CONSULT MR AGER, Call and see the NEW FIBROSE BLIND, Imitation ofJVenetiao, at half the price. 5 191



H.fM. JONES. H. M. JONES. STATIONEEY BOOKS. ! ACCOUNT BOOKS. OK/"\ AAA ENVELOPES, imported direct. Commercial Envelopes AOXJ*, \J\J\J f r o m 3s 6d per 1000 j 5000 at 3a per 1000. Boxed Stationery, latest styles, from 6d, 9d, Is, la 6d, 2a box. PIANOS. OKGANS. 44 payments of £1 each will purchase a splendid overstrung, fall trichord, massive iron frame Piano, up-to-date in every particular. Only £1 required to be paid at time of purchase, Gail, and see this before you buy elsewhere. Organs from 10s per month j Pianos from 20a per month. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. A thoroughly well built, strong, well finished, op to-date Lady's or Gentlemen's Machine, guaranteed, for £14 10s, for one Month Only. U. M* Tb NES.



DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSUBNOB & E3PITBS A.GrW VALUATOB, WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Livestock—Tin wald and Ashburton'alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, [etc., on MoDdaya Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought ana Sold on Commission Clearing Saiea as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales |held on Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT F 4 OJR— Matson and Co., Christchurch Booth, McDonald and Co., Christchurch White's Sheep nip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and Lancaahlre^lnsurarsce Company Graham's Fonfe Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co, Dunedin Belfast Manures Vacuum Oi] Company's Agricultural Oils PLANET JR., GARDEN AND FIELD TOOLS. RARAIA DISTRICT SALES. I Have made a*rangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, fco act aa my AGENTS for all Auctioneering Work in that District!, and in con wlth [them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. D4VID THOMAS, Ashbnrton I haye the followiag properties in my hands for Sale— 2000 ACRFS WRSTERFIELD. 600 „ COR WAR 1750  RA.NGITATA 520 „ OVERDALE 365  RAKAIA 1000 „ LAURISTON ALSO— A complete Suburban Property, containing 87IJAcre9 f <?raham's«Ro»dj D. THOMAS ASHBURTON



i TN THE COURSE OF THE NEXT FEW DAYS OUR Travelling Representative, M C. Mclntosh, Will call on you, soliciting yoor order We are Agents for the Celebrated " McCormick I? Binders, Big 4 Mowers, AND Daisy {Reapers, Also the— P. & P- Manures, The Finest Fertilizer ia the World. SOILS ANALYSED FEES OF OHABGB. Morrow, Bassett & a Go % ASHBURTONj



Manning &Oo's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THE BEST IN THE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashbnrton—Messes Shear man Bros. ™ MBS HUNT. REFRESHMENT ROOMS Meals at Al& Houbsj Tailored Street, opposite MoConell/'s Stables. Busiest shop in town. 7 30 WANTED KNOWN. J. L. HIGG-S HAS Paints, Oils, Turps, Glass, Scrim, &c, also choice Paporhangin^s. PRICES LOW. High Class Decorative Work a Speciality. Don't forgot. —— 7 64 Coleman's Building, Tailored Street. OWING to a great increase in bushiest, we have arranged for extension of premises, and to avoid removing and atorin a lob of our Stock, will hold * Genuine Clearing Sale For One Month, previous to the builders commencing operations. This is an opportunity rarely met with of obtain ing New and Seasonable Drapery and Cloth ing at Greatly Reduced Prices.-—Robert Alcore. ■



BONDAJ-LANKA CEYLON TEA IS EXTB&OBDINABY TEA. There is nothing ordinary aboutib. It i« EXTRA, fragrant, EXTRA strong, and gives . EXTRA value FOR ITS COST; BUT IT CARRIES NO EXTRAS, BUOH AS COLORING MATTER OR SOENT.HIT 18 SIMPLY THOKOUGHLY PURE AND EXTRA GOOD QUALITY. SOLD BY STORES EVERYWHERE- ' •t 111 i i in i |i »in—iwmwi—imm—■—— ■i^iiwiwp—iiiMMmMU-j,^—__— _—^—^—<—» FENCING MATERIALS. STAKES, STAKES, STAKES Barbed Wire. Plain Wire. IKON STANDAKDS to order ia any quantity. COAL. COAL. COAL. Tp YOU Want Good WESTPORT COAL! IF YOU Want Good BLACKBALL COAL! IF YOU Want Good NEWCASTLE GOAL! 1¥ YOU Want the Most Economical Goal in the market, get "SHAG POINT." Send your Orders to us, and you will save money, and keep yonr temper good. We have all the above Goals, and can supply your wants immediately W. H. COLLINS & CO., BEHOVED TO MITCHELL & TUBNER'S OLD PREMISES, TANORKD STREET NOTICE TO FARMERS. ABE CASH BUYERS OF PRIME Mil LING WHEAT IN AM QUANTITY Please take your Samples to the Mill We can supply Oornsacka at cost price. CANTEKBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) J. B. HOBART, Manager 17th Marsh, 1900,



[A CARD, A Branch Office haa bees opened by the undersfgaed>t Messrs Nicoll Bros , Eas i Street, where they will carry on practice aa Barristers and Solicitors. « | MAUDE & HARMAN, Solicitora, Christchureb Money to Lend at Lowest] Current Batei? on Freehold Security, i No Procuration JBee, MAUDE & HARMATH t 12 48 Aahbnrton. OSBOBN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (Late of London), TS NOW in Ashburton for business. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Muaio 3tudio, Arcade Chambers, Aahburton, or at Commercial Hotel. . J. V. DEBEEE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. A VERY CHOICE AND HANDSOME COLLECTION OF Opal Jewellery. This Gem ia now more fashionable than ever, and ia at last receiving the attention that its beauty always warranted, but was long withheld, owing to unreasonable superstition. PENDANTS, BRO3GHES, PIFS, Designed as a oiemento of the War. SCARF PINS, An exact miniature in Gold of the Lee-Metford Cartridge. A Beautiful Assortment of GOLD MUFF CHAIN INSPEOTIONgINVITED.



J. V. DE BEEE, East Street, Ashburton. t _ Established 1876. j FOR OHRISTMJ S PRESENTS AND NEW tfEAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESENT OO TO GEORGE JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Easb Street, Ashburton. THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN TOWN OB WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION INVITED; --i -i —i —i LADIES DR. MAXUMS SKIN FOOD is a power ful Tonio for the Face and Neck, which removes and prevents all wrinkles and itnparta to the face a beautiful clear complexion. Ladies whose beauty is at all fading should at once procure this Beautify iDg Dream, which possesses wonderful rejuvenating properties. Sent to any address 2s 6d, also our Book on Health and Beauty, one shilling. Address— ALPHA TOILET COMPANY, Christchureb; 795 MISS W SIMPSON, Teacher of Piana forte, Havelock Street, Eaab Belt wishes to notify that she has a first class ! Quadrille Band available for Dabc«B, Wed •i ding parties, Concertß, and Bociala. For Terms & etc , apply to D. Leitsh, Burnett LOOK ~~~~ CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUiT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the lei twelve months IT IS USEi) EVERYWHERE. Thfb Coal is the Best and Cheapest Sfeeatn Mid Household Coal in the market. ÜBed in the Woollen Faotery aadOwate oury Floor Mills. GIVEB .SPLENDID RESULTS WRI TS FOR PRICES so 0. T. PARK, 1 MOUNT 1 SOMERS. I /~1 UNS ! GuneT Guns ! Double-Barre | \JT Breech loadin « reduced to £3 10s $ 11 first class guns rea x»oed to prices bo su \ aey eportsmanat Ha qDunr Baos.



NEW GOODS FOE WINTER. NICHOLAS & PICKFOHD TTAVE pleasure in informing their numerous Patrons that) they have landed ' ex Mamari' another shipment of Boots, Shoes, Slippers, and E v eni n g Shoes FOB WIIN XJEJIt TtfADE Included amongst these are Ladies' Gentletnans', and Childrena' Warm Slippers, (A splendid variety,) The whole of our Imported Goods have been purchasod directs from the Manufacturers and marked off at the very lowest margin of profit; and we confidently assert that in no other shop in the district, can a better assor ted Stock, at such uniformly low prices be found. EVENING? SHOES Upwards of 20 different Styles in Laeies' Evening Shoes to choose from, prices from 3s to 18g 6d j Gentle mens' Court Shoes in all styles, and at wonderfully low prices, NICHOLAS *& PICKFORD, BAST STREET. BAKER BBOS., CIDRNISHIWG TTNDERTAKERB, E URNISHING U NDERTAKERB, DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHING?. FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanul Road and OaBB Streets, and Baker and brown's Coach Factory. MOTHERS ! Have yon delicate children who ars always taking cold and sub ecfe to croup II If bo, try Tonking's Linseed Emulsion, which will cure where all other medicines fail. Sold by local chemlete and grocers ia bottles, Is 6d and 2s 6d. 246 Smoke New Venus



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. T OANB GRANTED FROM [and upwards, at current rates- Full Particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager, Office ■—Tapered Streets MISS BESSIE SIMMON DS. MUSIC Seller and Teacher of the Violia, Musical instruments of eve^ descrip tion VIOLINS a SPECIALITY. Music and Songu by every mail. First-class Quad rille Band. Burnett Street, 4 83 Opposite Publishing ompany^ LLEWELLYN OWEN, M'U.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. I LOCAL Representative of the London  College of Mußic,»ttnd t o£ the Musical International College. r PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOuINE, SINGING, HARMONY | AND COUNTEKPOINT. H, Undrili.., c. undbill T H UNDRILL {& CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS* TANORED STREET, ASHBURTONJ EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. , A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths ' in Stock. —- Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Boh. g \ T Mas Aloorn's Sale—-TrimDued Mil- X3L linery half price, Felts, Straws, Ribbons, Winga, Quills, Flowers, all greatly reduced. Special bargains in Laces, Embroideries and Underclothing. Corsets from It lid, 10 per cent discount on stamped work, Berlin Wools, Perlinee, Silks and Arasenes during the sale. T> UILDERS will find it to their advantage f XJ to get estimates for Ironmongery from j Hardley Bros. | •Smoke New Venus f



I o )'o j o lo} of 01010 101 1— lfcA"l^^ ■ ' Put this In your F PUNLOP'S pipe - jr- ' l"~»-^=r*>* . . and smoke it. - f V"^"^'l'"" n*^% T""^| T""""Tk JT You'U find it difficult I \ I J I I V I 1 I to match, even if ~ % - "^ m a , you search the World — \ : — """ "" m ■ ■ ■ . ■ ■ "■■"" *-^ 7 through. I V> ==jr TOBACCO. lo|o|o|o|o|o|ojo|o| — *^^r^&^ 1



4 Cinnamon Care, Wahoo, Koolibah or Benjamin Gum a» 2 Ashbobion DbcoOi. Six Months in Bed in the Wellington Hospital and Undergoes an Operation, but *Plantekoa ' cures Him, also cures His Daughter of ' Chicken Pox. Victoria Street, Petone, Nov. 22, '£9, To Proprietors, Plaatekoa Remedies. Dear Sirs, —For over three years I have suffered from Hydafcids and Enlargement of the Liver. Two years ago I was admitted to the Wellington Hospital, and after cartful and thorongh examination by the doctors, it was decided that I should undergo an operation. My condition at that time was very low, my liver being swollen to such an extent that the doctor outlined it on tho skin with a pencil. I remained in the Hospital six months, most of the time confined to my bed, and although every attention was bestowed upon me by the doctors and others, I left that institufioH very lifcla improved in health. However, 1 resumed my usual occupation at the local Gasworks, bub! shortly after was compelled to Uy up again, this time with Jaundice in addition to my old complaint. You can readily understand my condition was awful. I suffered terribly with pain in the stomach i and bowels. The feeling used to be of a sinking nature, with gnawing sensations in the pit of tho stomach, usually coming on. about an hour after meals. ' No medicine I tried did me any permanent good, until I used yonr wonderful PLANTEKOA. This medicine seemed fco attsck fche disease I almost at < nee, and atter giving it a fair trial, it baa fulfilled my highest expecta* tiona. Tho pain at tho stomach is gone, my liver haa resumed its natural state, the jaundice has disappeared, and my skin is now quite dear. My appetite ia splendid, and I can eat and sleep and work now with pleasure and comfort. I might also add to this note that while using Pkntekoa, we gave some to our little girl, who had the chicken pox very badiy. In conjanc tion with Flantekoa Ointment a cure was soon brought about. I give you this testimonial of my own free will, and shall j be pleased to answer any enquiries relative to my case, either personally or by letter, j (Signed) Stewart Dundas Gobdon, A gen's — j AUSTRAL BilTAilG GOY EAST STREET. Wholesale — Plantekoa Proprietary, Wellington.^



E W HANMKR. B.W.HINMEB, TO FARMERS. I AM prepared to make very liberal cash advances on all produce—Grain, Wool, Frozen Mutton or Lamb, Sheep Skins, etc, etc., which may be placed in my hands for Bale here—or for sale by my representatives ia London. I shall not charge any Commission here for the advance—and my representatives in London having the full knowledge of dealing with all produce consignments which they may receive, and having"plenty of money to meet my drafts, will nob sacrifice anything entrusted to their care, if there ia the slightest chance of doing better by holding for a while. The question of selling indis criminately because they do not know per sonally the consignor, is a very strong fea ture in the mode of doing their business, which has always recommended them. E. W. HANMER.



CHEAP FARMS NEAR lINWALD FOR IMMEDIATE SALS* Q A ACRES, with splendid little Home stead. The farm is in good heart. Also,— 114 ACRES, WITH HOUSE, Etc. Both Farms are well sub-divided and well watered. Apply at once— E. W. HAHMEB,



THAT PECULIAR EXCELLENCE (9 T4?- Which has always distinguished I'-rj Cod Liver Oil Emulsions in tho ~c curing of Lung Diseases is vastly more prominent in Lane's^— Creasoned Emulsion of Cod Liv?cr Oil. Lane's Cbeasotee^Emulsion is a distinctly original Emulsion. It con tains the finest Beechwood Creasote, an ingredient always prescribed by doctors for Consumption. This Crea sote, with the Cod. Liver Oil and Hvpophosphites of Lime and Soda, are perfectly and permanently emulsified with fresh eggs. In all other Emulsions gum is used in place of eggs. But gum only clogs and blocks the system, and has no medicinal value. Lane's Cbeasotbd Emulsion has a strength giving, Consumption curing value which no other Emulsion can approach. All Chemists and Stores Sell v *"*IIANE'S CREASOTED EMULSION, _JPgj_CE 2s« OIT Ranges, Register Grates, and Mantelpieces try Habdley Bros, who offer special inducement to^ purchaser*. Large stocks now to hand.



11 OTTKSELVES AS OTHER SEE Us."— Our friends are generally too polite to tell hb our faults; but they seldom fail to observe the fit and style of our clothes. Young men who want to make good impressions, must bear in mind thab "appearance goes along way-" An ill-fitting suit is uncomfortable, and an " eye-sore "to your friends. Don't risk it! If you area stranger here, the first well dressed citizan you meet will gladly direct you to " The Leading Tailors where you will always find a large assortment of 1 Up to date" suitings to select from, and where you oar. a'wajs depend on getting s&tiefacfcion. The large aud still increasing business done by Messrs Craighead and Bbebyman speaks volume!'. This fn-m hat just imported piobably the finest stock of new seasons tailonug goods ever shown in Ashburton, including a beautiful raoge of the new rain proof Beavera and Meltciw for Covert coats and Chesterfield overcoats, both aahionable and durable. HABDLKY BROS., offer a splendid line of Plate Glass Stable Lanterua to burn oil at 3s 6d and 4s 6d, New Venus