POULTRY FOR PROFIT.

A D. Br»dbe«r in.-California Cultivator says : —Poultry rai^iug jlb a business that any person can go Into, fr^m the ke«nesfc business man ro rhehaph-WArd nomn^ity • b»it to Bfc*rt8 fc*rt in th« poaUry indußtry and be successful r quirss tha sam« amount) of judgment or brrtin enpr^y 'hat it would to enter a ran cantile or profesaional career. If I we-'e called on to give advice in tMs mtttar, I should say, first, Fubcnba for one or two of th« basr '^'l'try j "i'n»lf that can be procured. T «o» study tho C'.niibiona and oh-irao^risticn if thf \ different breads of fowls, nntil you- find ] your ideals either for eggs, hroilms fir f'incy stock, and if jou are r^ady to m»k« » purchase, don't b« afraid of th*> price if the dealer s^u'd ask y--u 5 or 10 ol for a trio, or Ida! 60 oants «n 2 10l purnct ing for egaja Ifthtya-e good they a-e b. ter worth iha^ price than to pay 60 ceats for scrubs. By all means set thnrougubredtt ; then dont cr^ss or mix them up Onn man will spend several years in perfecting Borne noblfl strain ( £ fowls, while others pHde themselves on crou«ing or mixrng them up. There are some men Who Cannot write their names V>ac can always make a cross [x hh mark). I have quite a number of hia marks In my yard, but they are not profitable; will tell thtem this fill.

A FEDERAL SONG-1899

In the grey nms of the dawning we have se^n he pilo'-star, In the whisper of the morning we h v« heaH they.?*™ -f*r. Shil va sleep and let them h& Whan they ctll to you and m > 1 Can we break "the land aetvidet God has girdled with the sea 1 For the Flag is fljating w'er us And the track is clear before Ud. From tha desert 6 > the ocean let; ua lift the mghty chorus For the days that are to be.

We have fl u:g the chillenge forward. Brwt.her.fl. s and or fall as one She ia comi-R cu s. to meet; us in the apUndour of the eun. From the gaves beneath tha sky, Where h«r namelea heroes lie. Fr.-m <he f»jrl*t>ds of tfee Future they are wiiting jur reply. Wo can face the roughest weather, If we only hold together, Marching forward m the Future, march ing *houlder-firm t"gefher, For the Nation yet to bo.

All the gri-yneasof the dawning, a'l the mists are overptab. In the glory of the morning we shall see Her face at has He who sang, " she yet will be. ' He shall hail har, crowned and free. Could wo break tho land aonnd->r God has girdled wi-h the sea '{ Far the Flag h fl mting o'er u^, And the Star of Hope before us. From the desert to th^ ocean, arothera, lift the mighty chorus, For Amtraliau Uiiity.

George Fsskx Evans.

Funniosities.

Oftentimes a ma ransacks the whole hotfse for a pin, and, not being able to find one, dropa into a chair in disgust and is immediately rewarded for the search.

A Recently-published book is entitled •'HalfhoarH with Insactfl" What a lively half hoar one can have with a bee ! Magistrate : " Yo'ir profession 1 * Elegant Man : " Artist in hair." Magistrate : " Fxpreas yonr.self noore clearly,barber or bruthmak-r V

The b^tcas<» of aKsfnt-mindednesa of which we hivo lately heard wis that of a famous professor. While he wap crowing the street a watarina; cart lot its fiiod loose uuon him. Toe professor quiutly Taiaed his umbrella and walked through two street* before he discovered that the sun was shining brightly.

At a col'n-Ro cxaminaion a professor askfd : ' Docs any question embarra-e you V "Nob at :-.)!, sir," rrp'ied tho student ** Not a 1", all- Tho qacetiora are qatte clear. I r- is tho answera that I Ojher me."

'' I'd like a j jb, sir, as waiter," said tl c applicant. •'Youhiva had experience in waiting. I suppose ?" q isrbd the restaurant proprieter.

*' Indeed. I hav<v' "For how long ? '

•' Why, sir, I've faken meals *-t a resfcauranfcsfor twelve ye-irs."

FERTILIZING WHEAT.

The Modesto Herald says James Thompson of Lanark Park placed a sack fa! of nitrate of soda on some grain, by the way 0! experiment, at the instance of tlie mgrieoltural dppartment of the State University. The fertilizer waß spread broadcast over a little more than an acre of wheat, then eight inches high This wag early in April, and the subse quent heavy showers soaked the fertiliz er into the ground, Mr Thompson re ported that the experiment had resulted very beneficially. The wheat—winter sown—hss the deep green hue of summer fallow, and uniformly cairies four grains to the mesh. The patch fertilized ie plainly distinguishable to the eye from the r mainder of the tract, while investi gation shows the heavy yield stated. Mr Thompson plaats the Blue Stem Aus tralia, a bearded wheat that returns three grains to the mesh, hence the fertilizer increased the yield 25 per cent. On the remainder of the tract there are but; three grains to the mesh, is here to fore The Blue Stem Aus tralia is an unusually vigorous, prolific wheat, other varieties planted by neigh bors yielding but two grains to the mesh In South Aoatralii the fertilizer is drill ed in with the seed and has doubled the former yield. Used sparingly each sea- Bcm for a period, there would de no dan get from " burning up, " even with our comparatively light rains. Where the drilling method is aot practicable,spread ing broadcast by hand in advance of the rains proves beneficial.

T9E ASHbt)fi!TON GUAftDIA^ t WEBUISBAY, SEPTEMBEB I§, 1900

Printed and published by Alfred John Tybrell Baxter, of Burnett street ea«b, for the Proprietors, Robert Bell *nd BiitfhY Adam Maokat, at their Printing Office, Buraetc Street, Ashburton, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, ISOO



SA_Nl>l2i« won* Euca lypti Extract. Under the distinguished patronage of Hi" Majesty the King of Italy, as per oomtnunicp- iion made by the Minister for Foreign Affaire through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, Maroh 14, 1878. Awarded liphmia at the Ams'erclam Exhibition, 1883. Aeknowi(;ilued by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. Thnre are imitations of Eucalypti Extract n the market, products of simple lisni'at'on forming cru' c remnona oils, [v ■>r<W that these crude oils mt*y not be taken, OUR IMiftJS VOLATILE KUCALYPT I KXTBACT, which is recogiieed by tht | niei'jral division of tho t-'ruaHunGovarnmer' to be of jierfeotly pure origin, aa pr infoimation forwarded to as through tl 'Wul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, * -i4e:— It is proved by tests by the Medical Cli er ■if *h« Universities at B«>nn and Or ifswaid Prussia, and reported by Dr. Sehulz.Professor of Parmacology, atßon, and Professor Dre dossier, Director of the Medical Clinics at Greifswald, that only produots that are saturated with oxygen aid freed of ftotde, resinous and other subetapoeii, adherent to primary distillation, will develops tbe sanative qualities proper to the plan, 411 crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, Among the turpentines, whiot tre abandoned long since as an interna 1 medicament. These crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible :— 1 By their deficiency in pungent odour— which our produot, the oaly genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear anoe being reduced in speoifio density through buo presenoo of acids. d By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. if these crude oils, aoc led eucalypti extracts, are applied by mista c la cases of oroup, bronchitis, diphthmi*, internal snfiamationa, dysentery, <^c,, the con aequences are most appal'tip. For Bafety iake ask always for BANUKR & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRAOi. - Sand-uret Viotoria, Australia. SANDEB & bONS.



MISS BEtSIE SIMMOJSDS. MUSIC Seller and Teacher of the ViolJij, Musical instruments of evenj descrip tion VIOLINS a SPECIALITY. Musio and Songs by every mail. First-class Qu&d rille Band. Burnett Street, 4 83 Opposite Publishing ompany TTTANTED KNOWN- That our Stock ■ T T of Linoleums and Oilcloths now Unding, ex S. S. Gothic, will be well worth inspection, as we are advised that the designs and colourings coming for ware this season, are far in advance of those of other seasons—Mitchell an» Turner



MoCORMICK Q TILL leads the World in Harvesting Machinery, being awarded the "GKAM) PBIZa" AT 'JHE PARIS EXPOSITION AND MORE SPECIAL AWARDS than all other Competitors put together Farmers are requested to see this Machine before ordering elsewhere. Morrow, Bassett d Co, ASH BURTON M. PRIEST, Manager



BKMARKAKLE OOBE3 OF RHEUMATISM. From the Vindicator, Rutherfordton, N C The eiitor of the Vindicator haa had occasion to teet tns efficacy of Chamberlain's Pain Balca twice, with the most rematkible results in each case First, with rbeuma'iero ia the shoulder, fro,m which he suffered exoiuoiatirsg pain for ten day?, whioh was relieved with two applications cf Pain Balm, rubbing the parts cffl oted, &n;l realising instant bemfi*, nnd enire relief in a very short. iimn, Sec nd, in rheu natiam in thigh j iio , almoat prosira'ing him with severe 1 pain, which was relieved by two applications, tabbing wi'h the liniment ou reiir.ng at night, j and geti ing up fiee fr< in pain. For said by ! Aabburcon D^ug Company | WANTED KNOWN-4 very krge~h^ portation of Nbw Floorcloths, Linol<ur>B, Rugp, Matf, and Garpetingß jisb opened for the Spring Seaaon—North cote & Hefp»rd. FOX Your .Spring Costume try our Dressmaking Department under new mauageme.it, S'yle and fid guaranteed— Nortiiooxe & Hkff obd, " The Corner,"



THE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOS tnm om.r beuabi.B nrnwE polish IN THE WOMD. 1%/TRS MILLER, of Dunedin, the Pro feseinna! Laundrets, says ;—lt is the best 7 have ever used. It makes Shirt Ironing a pleasure. Wiae Mothers and Sisters try It knd save your strength, temper, and patience Onoe tried, always used. Sold in Tins at SHEARMAN BROS' & JOHN ORB^HO^ T H t'NDBILI. t E UNDHILI. T H UNDBILt & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANORKD STREET, ASHBUKTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Speoialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial VVreathi in Stock. —- Private Address, Peter Street, direotly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care ef Mr T. Andrews, bast Belt. 1 MKB JoIINWON rpBACHER of the Pianoforte and Hinging, Havelock Street. "~~ KKRNARD & WHITR, City Pork Shop, Havelock Street, HAVW just opened New Business in the Poik Lii c. Small goods of all descriptions always on hand. The public are specially invited to call and inspect Pork Sausages, (freeh.) Daily cash buyers of dairy fed Pork. 0 WANTED KNOWN. J. L. HIGG3 HAS Paints, Oils, Turps, Glaes, Scrim, &a, also ch.tice Pap^rhanging?. PRICES LOW. High Class Decorative Work a Speciality. Don't forget. —— 7 64 Coleman's Building, Tancred Street. MISS W SIMPSON, Teacher of Piano forte, Havelock Street, Kast Belt wishes to notify that she has a first-class Quadrille Band available for Dances, Wed ding parties, Concerts, and Socials. For Termß & etc , apply" to D. Leitch, Burnett Btreet. 7 17 G. MEDDINS, "THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER Opposite Arcade, Burnett Street. JUST OPENED— LAWN MOWERS. LAWN MOWERS • New Easy, 1 •F. and N. « Philadelphia,' • Carbine,' etc. Also GARDENING TOOLS & REQUISITES; OF EVEBY DESCRIPTION, INCLUDING Spades, Hoe«r, Rakes, Digging and Weeding Forks, Trowels, Hedge Shears, SyriDge!", Watering Cans, J.R Hose Pipe, etc. DA»RY UTENriILS & TINWARE Churne, Milk Pans, Skimmfira, Patent Milk Buckets and Strainers, Butter Pits and Moulds, Billeyß, Panakins, etc HOUSEHOLD & BUrLDER'S IRON MONGERY IN IM9LE3S VARIETY. REGISTER GRATES k MANTLE PIECES pangef7"rangeu. Scotte, Orion, Zoalandia, Challenge, Champion, etc The CHEAPEST SHOP in Ashburton for any of the above; My Motto is— • Small Profits and Quick Returns.' HARDLEY BROS, Ashburton, supply windmill and stand for £12, Well oking ai moderate rat s.



|"F YOD W^NT A GOOD MACHINE CHOOSE A umrwnn cnu WHITELY EXERCISES f Cyoliats and PaSeatriana ! <| THE ATHLETE'S FRIEND WHITELY EXEBOISES Keep in form by usiDR THE ATHLETE'S FRIEND WHITELY EXEBCISES J one of these Splendid I THE ATHLETES PBIEND WHITELY EXERCISES 1 Esereises Na Athlete THE ATHLETE'S FRIEND WHITELY EXERCISES should be without one. THE^ATHLETE'S FRIEND WHITELY EXERCISES I Inspection invited. J THE ATHLETE'S FRIEND large Hock of ACCESSORIES just to hand. Eyerything NEW and OP-TO-DATE ; No Old Stock. Bn rmiira ma i"'"° scffy cycle works, SI IlllllYiill BURNETT STREET, • JJ 9 9UnilljlllJl Aattorton. SMOKE ONLY NEW _^_ VENUS PERFECT TOBACCO. MASTERPIECE OF SKILLED WORKMANSHIP ARE BUILT WITH Narrow Tread, Overhanging Sprockete, Patent Head Tube, Head Lock, Bntttd (Tubing, |in or lin Roller Chain, Any Gear, Any Height Frame. ONE PRICE TO ALL, £21. OATES, LOWRY & CO. ZEALANDIA CYCLE WOBKS BUBNETr STREET.



Noth British and Mercantile Insurance C ompany. LONDON- & EDINBUaGH. ESTABLISHED 180 P. Inoorpoeatbd by Eotal Charter and Special Acts oi' Parliament. TOTAL FUNDS AT 31st DECEMBER. 1899. £14,409,089 Authotised Capital ... £3 000 000 0 0 Subscribed Capital ... 2,750,000 0 0 Pald-Up Capital ... ... ... ... ... £687.500 0 0 Balance of Profit and L »ss ... ... ... ... 602 575 5 0 Fire Reserves ... ... ... ... ... 2,128,608 8 7 Life Fend—Accumulated Fund of the Life Branch £8.149,48112 7, 4ccumnlated Fund of the Annuity Branch... 2,840,924 3 11 _ 10 990,405 16 6 £14 409 089 10 1 REVENUE FOR THE YEAR 1899. From Fire Department}— Net Premiums, Interest, etc. ... ... ... £1,559,002 12 7 From Life Department- Net Premiums, Interest, etc. ... £1,081,878 16 5 Annuity Premiums (including £321,162 11s 2d by single payments) and Interest ... 432 345 4 11 __ ; 1514 224 1 4 £2 073 226 13 11 The Accumulated Fandß of the Life Department are free from liability in respect of the Fire Department, and in like manner the Accumulated Funds of the Fire Department are free from liability in respect of the Life Department. ESTABLISHMENT FOB 1900- PRESIDENT:— llis Grace the Duke o» Sutherland. VIOE-PRE&IDENT :— The Most Honourable the Marquis op Zetland, K.T. EXTRAORDINARY DIBECTORS: — The Right Hon. the Earl of Sfcrathmore. The Bight Hon fche Earl of Aberdeen I The Rt Hon Lord Moncrieff of 3 The Right Bon Lord Wolverton | The Right Hon Lord Forbea Baron Schroder. GENERAL COURT OF DIRECTORS :— Quinton Hogg, Esq., Chairman. L NBON, EDINXURVH. Alexander H Campbell, Esq, Chairman David B Wauchope, Esq The Hon Charles Napier Lawrence, George Aoldjo Jameson, Etq Deputy Ch»irma)i Ralph Dundas, Eeq Charles Morrison, Esq John Wharton Tod, Eeq t John Sanderson, Esq Sir James H Gibson-Craig, Bart The Right Hon Lord HilHngdon g{ t Thomas Clark, Bart Alexander Drake Kleitiwort, Esq Sir Oharlea B Logan, D X S Charles J O Scott, Esq Charles C Maoonochie, Eeq Hubert F Barclay, E^q Captain Robert Dundas, Yr., of Ar- Vincent R Hoare. E*q nlston H R Arbuthoot, Esq John S Pitman, E>q John Pierpont Morgan, Jun., Esq George f ounger, Esq Bruno Sch 6 ler, Esq The Right Hon the Earl of Elgin, X G Manager of Fire Department — G H Burnett •■■« Sub Managers of Fire Department — W T Price and 3 M C Johnston Foreign Sub Manager—Philip Winsor Manager — Philip R D Maolagan, Manager of Life Department and Actuary F R S E Thomas Pringle Actuary — Thomas Wallace. FI A, Secretary—F W Lance FF A Soli itors—Bircham and Co % Solicitors—Dundas and Wiieon, C S Auditor—James Haldane. Chartered Accountatnt OBISF OFFICRB;— LONDON 61, Tfireadneedle Street, E.C. West End Branch Office ... 8, Waterloo Place, Pali Mall, S.W, EDINBURGH 64, Princes Street. CHRISTCeURCH AGENTS ... W. WOOD & CO. » .... F. FERRIMAF, (la dee Took Garden Tools OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Lawn Mowsrs JLawn Mowers Cheaper Than Any Other House SPADES- FORKS, TROWELS, BAKES, HOES, SCYTHES- Fowl Netting Fowl Netting 10,000 YARDS JUST LANDED GOME EARLY AND SECURE YOUR REQUIREMENTS W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND C^AL MERCHANTS AGENTS EOYAL INSURANCE 00. BELFAST AND FAIRFIEH> FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TH'OR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can bo mad? 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 Orders received b/ DAVID THOMAS, OR TMID JN.ae-. JB* AHMJEIK» OOkiFUBATITB A SWOCIJk rJ?IOIV OF CAiNTKKBUBY, JLimited., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PROPUCE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED RBO F. WAYMOU New Zealand Insurant Coropaey. iwwMvw'O * mm i mm ESTABLISHED' — - 18SS CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THKPREMIEE ANd"IoALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY, PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— ££00,000. FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, EHRIII Bits® MAOHINKS, Ac, AOOEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RA E W. IiAiMMER AOBNT



SEEDS. SEEDS. SFKDS J SEALY & CO.,- THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED SEED FIRM IN ASH BURTON. JQ JV r (~^r\ &^® at'" to t*l6 front, and are prepared to supply their many *kJ« XX) V-/U« PAtrona with reliable SEEDS, of every deeuriptl >d, THAI WILL GROW, at lowest market races. SEEDS FOR THK FARM, VEGETABLE SEEDS, FLOWER SEEDS, & GARDEN REQUISITES of every description, Direct from the Growers and Manufactctrbks. Our Stocks of NEW SEASON'S REEDS are from the Celebrated Firms, James Carter & Co, London, and Pkteu Law on & Son, Edinburgh, and they are of the beet quality obtainable. FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. LARGE STOCKS of all Seasonable FRUITS always on hand, at lowest rates, J. SEALY & CO. H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. STATIONERY BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. 9^n AHA ENVELOPES, imported direct. Commercial Envelopei £O\J* \J\J\f from 3s 6d per 1000 ; 5000 at 3s per 1000. Boxed Stajionery, latest styles, from 6d, 9d, Is, Is 6d, 2s box, PIANOS ORGANS. 44 payments of £1 each will purchase a spWndid overstrung, full trichord, massive iron frame Piano, up-to-date in every particular. Only £1 required to be paid at time of purchase. Call and see this before you buy elsewhere. Organs from ICs per month; Pianos from 20s per month, CRICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIAL Just arrived, ex Gothic, from Wisden and Son's, London. RACQUETS, London inlaid, Victoria, Invicta, Champion, Match Popula BALLS, Plain and Covered, Slaaenger'e, Silvertown, Wisden's. ORIOKET BATS, Warsopp's, Wisden's all cain, Duke's, Union, Hearne 1 and others. BALLS, Hearne's, Duke's, Wisden's, Craven, Match, and Practice Balls. H. M. To N E S . NOTICE TO FARMERS. YJ7"H ABE CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAI IN AM QUANTITY Please take year Samples to the Mill We can supply Oornsacks at cost pric CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) J. B, HOBART, Manager 17th Mar,*. 1830, """ MELLOR'B ™"~~ ZEA LANDIA BOOT STORI I I I 111 I I II li'ain"l^ 111 I F I 9 v 4 I Wr jfr*?^ 7 r FHE only Up-to-date Boot Shop In Ashburton. --—■«■ For real good Value, Style, and Fitting try the "ZEALAJSDIA BRAND.' Kvery pair guaranteed 1 Keraember our Price s the CHEAPEST, and oar Stoci the LARGEST in Canterbury. If you want good Value for very little Money, then be sure you GO 10 "JVT R 1 F T OTJ^ ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ODANCRBD BTEEFT, fiSHBUFTDN "NOTHING SUCCEEDSJJKE SUCCESS" THE FIRST PFIZE OF THE PARIS EXHIBITION HAS been Awarded to the Ceylon Co-operative Tea Garden Co. tOR THEIR MAGNIFOENT TEAS. THIS IS THE FAR-FAMED Maharajah Pure Ceylon 'Unblended' SOLD BY THE AGENTS, HONDAI LANKA TEA CO,, IN SEALED PACKETS AND BOXES. f



B. W. HiNMER, ' ' ' TO FARMERS. TAM prepared to make very liberal cash advances on all produce—Grain, Woo!, Frcaen Mutton or Lamb, Sheep 3kinß, etc, ate, which may be placed in my hands for sale here—or for sale by my representatives id Loodott. I fchall nob charge any Commission here for the advanojp—and my representative* 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 not sacrifice anything entrusted to their care, if there is 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 viry strong fea- * fcu'?[ n. th« mode of doing their bu mew, which has always recommended them. : E. FOR SALE?*"" A GRAND LITTLE FARM OV I X A ACRES, situated 1£ miles from I-OXJ Tin wald Yards, splendid home stead, well divided, with water in iaoh paddock. Price low and easy terms Also,— 0 A ACKE8 t in »<he best of order, good /O #\J homestead, Tinwald. Very low pries will be acaepted for this Farm E. W. HANMER, ARCHITECT. ARCADE CHAMBERS ASHBURTON. TF you want a NEW HOUSE, or Alter* tions, or Newest Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGER. Call and tee the NEW FIBROSB BLIND Imitation of Venetian, at half the price. 5 191 J. V. DE BEEE WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER TT AS just received a Large Shlpmen Of WATCHES, WATCHES 6 Dozen Nickel Levirs at 27fl 6& Specially made to order, Strongly built to suit hard wear. 2 Years Guarantee. 3 Dozen NICKEL WATCHES at 20sl The best value in the Colony. 1 year's Guarantee. A New and Full Stock of Gent's and Ladies Gold and Silver Watches to hand. SPECTACLES New Frames and Lenees on the Interchangeable System. To meet the requirements of those using the famous "LAZARUS" Spectacles a special importation of his Frames and Lenses to hand. SIOUX .TESTING.' A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. J. V.DEBEEK WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Ashburton. OWING- to a great increase in business, we have arranged for extension of premises, and to avoid removing and storing a lot of our Stock, will hold a 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,—Eobebt Alcobn. If j auk Curtis. VTatelimiaiier, Sc Jeweller. WEDDING PKESENTS. \ VERY Choice variety in Electro-plate rV. and Sterling Silver, including a beau tiful lot of Doulton ware, etc, at prices to Bnib 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 18ct, of my own manufacture 1 make a special line of, and are well worth inspecting being far and away better finished than the ordinary article, and costing no more. It will pay ypli to call and see them. Your old gold, rings, etc, re-made in the same style and finish at nominal cost. Wedding rings ALTERED IN SIZE WITHOUT OUT. TING WHILE WAITING, BY SPE OIAL MACHINERY. Silver watches from 30s upwards, a fu atock of Rottxerwms, Waltharas, etc, always on hand. Spectacles specially fitted for reading at night. Spectacle fitting by my system is not guess work, glasses being fitted to suit tbe sight perfectly in every case. A special room for testing. Glasses from 2a 6d. Test ing free* Kejtaicsas usual, neat, prompt, and reason able. Silver charms in great variety from Is p wards. ""idONEI^TO LENIX I HAVE Trust Monies for Investment in sums of £500 to £5000 on FiRSV Mortgage at lowest current rates. DAVID ZANDER, Tarcred , smoke" ~ "" jnosjecs-ay tobacco. The Latest and Best Manufactured by O Williams & Co , Rich>- ,»d, V.A.